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Fate of orcas? Depends on fish By Libby Baldwin Special to the Journal
Journal staff report
The first-year performance of county Manager Mike Thomas has evidently been top-notch. So much so that the San Juan County Council on March 10 unanimously approved giving the first-year c o u n t y manager a 7 percent pay raise, Mike Thomas three percent of which is retroactive to Jan. 1. The former Enumclaw city administrator was hired a year ago in May and began his tenure at the top of the county administrative department in late June. The new compensation package totals $134,820 and will become effective June 24, the first anniversary of Thomas’ first day on the job. He was hired a year ago at a salary of $120,000, plus 5 percent in deferred compensation. Thomas joined the county following a three-year tenure as Enumclaw’s top administrator. He had previously been director of the city’s Department of Community and Economic Development, for five years. A graduate of University of Washington, he has a master’s degree in public administration from Seattle University, and is See RAISE, Page 3
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Two members of the Southern Resident killer whales ply the waters off the west side of San Juan Island, in Haro Strait, near False Bay.
Town, county strike deal at Sutton Road
See FISH, Page 4 From left; Bob Jarman, Mike Thomas, Carrie Lacher, Duncan Wilson commemorate a ‘New Era’ of cooperation at Sutton Road. Journal photo / Steve Wehrly
By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter
After years of failure to work together and sometimes even hostility, San Juan County and the Town of Friday Harbor buried the hatchet over the lease of the Sutton Road garbage and recycling station owned by the town. The deal was sealed with “new era of cooperation” T-shirts handed to town and county officials by county Community Development and Planning Director Sam
Saving the whales doesn’t allow for time off. With whale-watching season just around the corner and salmon recovery efforts heating up around the state, summer vacation is the furthest thing from the minds of a small group of concerned wildlife stewards. The Salish Sea Association of Marine Naturalists was formed in Friday Harbor in 2007. The group met this past November with one question on its mind – “Where were the whales this summer?” To answer that question, retired engineer Jane Cogan spent months on a report that combined Southern Resident orca (J, K, and L pods) sightings data with Chinook salmon data from the Albion test fishery in the Fraser River area, which she presented at the SSAMN meeting. It demonstrates a decline of Southern Resident orcas in the Salish Sea over the past decade, and shows a plausible connection with a rapid drop in Fraser River Chinook salmon. Chinook account for 95 percent of the orcas’ diet, and the lack of the fish is one factor cited as a contributor to their dangerously low current population. Others include high amounts
Gibboney at a April 17 joint meeting of the two councils. Negotiations among the town, the county and Lautenbach Recyling have been ongoing for nearly two years after a towncounty selection committee used a “proposal approach” under state law, rather than the usual bidding process, to choose Lautenbach to make a $400,000 investment in equipment and construction costs
to turn the Sutton Road drop box into a full-scale commercial tipping floor to unload the town’s garbage trucks. The long-running saga of what to do with San Juan County garbage moved forward at a county council meeting two days earlier when Gibboney, Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy and the county’s private attorney, James See ROAD, Page 5
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Newsmakers Duke takes helm at Wolf Hollow
If the name of Wolf Hollow’s new executive director has a familiar ring to it, well, it should. Not only is Julie Duke taking over the reigns from Julie Knight, but she is also no stranger to the San Juan Contributed photo Island-based wildlife rehaJulie Duke bilitation center. In fact, Duke first became involved at Wolf Hollow back in 1997, as a volunteer animal caregiver at the time, while working on and completing an associates degree at Skagit
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Valley College’s San Juan Center. Duke also volunteered in animal transport and served on Wolf Hollow’s board of directors from her home on Orcas Island before moving away from the San Juans in 2004. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Washington State University and worked in the field of non-profit management and fundraising in Mendocino, Calif., and on Bainbridge Island prior to moving back to the San Juans. Knight steps down as director following a six-year tenure managing the wildlife rehab center. She will continue to be involved with Wolf Hollow as a member of the board of directors, a role which she has performed for more than 20 years, including several terms as board president. The longtime director of Islands Oil Spill Association (IOSA), Knight, a Lopez Island resident, began her involvement with Wolf Hollow, as Duke did, as a volunteer animal caregiver, back in 1985.
What’s cookin? New chefs add zest to FH dining scene Cobb, Jr. joins Vinny’s
Vinny’s Ristorante, Becky Day and Julie Strang’s elegant spot on West Street overlooking the Port of Friday Harbor, proudly introduces and welcomes Executive Chef Donald Cobb Jr. to oversee and produce the gourmet cuisine of the seafoodsteak-Italian speciality restaurant. Cobb, a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, brings a passion for Donald Cobb Jr. Italian cuisine and outstanding cooking experience from Vermont, Las Vegas and Montreal, Day said. Day and Strang know that patrons will appreciate the new menu items that Cobb will institute and the dedication to top quality, locally sourced food that Cobb will continue at their restaurant. For info, check out www.vinnysfridayharbor.com or call 360-378-1934.
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Tim Bair brings 16 years of culinary experience to San Juan Pasta Company as its new executive chef. A 2002 graduate of Friday Harbor High School, Bair has cooked at such famous restaurants as Commander’s Palace in New Orleans and Seasons of Maine in Bangor, Maine. Tim Bair “I’m excited to rejoin the islands’ culinary family and to be an integral part of San Juan Pasta Company,” Bair said. Since 2010, San Juan Pasta Company has provided island restaurants and retailers, and the Saturday Market, with fresh pasta, crackers, sauces,and pasta-related products, many featuring locally produced, organically grown ingredients.
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Spring is HERE! - friends and relatives will soon be visiting the Island Each year we are asked these same questions - so here are the answers.
How many sculptures are there? Over 130 Where do the sculptures come from? Professional national sculptors are invited to submit entries each year How are the sculptures chosen? Selection is by accredited art professionals via a blind selection juried process How many people visit the park each year? Last year over 30,000 - this year should top 40,000 Where do the people come from? You name it - from Tasmania to Iceland - there is a dot map at the park. It’s amazing! How big is the park? 20 acres with a mile of walking trails Why do the sculptures have prices? Artists have to eat - they loan us their art in hopes that someone will buy it. We try to sell it for them & take a nominal commission. Does the Sculpture Park make a profit? NO - we are a non-profit 501 c 3 registered charity Does the Sculpture Park have employees? NO - just volunteers - want to join us?
Can I picnic at the park? YES! We have a big tent with tables and chairs (in season) Can I rent the park for an event? Yes, (but no actual wedding ceremonies) Are dogs welcome? Yes! off leash if behaved and under control What’s new at the park? The Friendship Totem (visitors scribe their names and ?) Is there anything for kids? The Starfish Project - An interactive sculpture sand-box with found objects. How can my guests get directions? See our website for directions, map, bus and taxi info Are there any reviews? See our website for 100’s of visitor reviews Isn’t it part of IMA (Islands Museum of Art)? NO -In 2012 the President and 3 board members resigned their IMA positions in order to form an independent entity intent on establishing an ethical sculpture selection process. Selections are now made by an independent panel of accredited art experts - see our website for details.
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Final stretch for town ‘Big Dig’ No. 2
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Paving to begin when weather warms
Changes to solar incentives are coming June 30th. A 4kW solar system
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The nighttime work underway for the past six weeks on Spring Street in downtown Friday Harbor was wrapped by Friday, April 18, just as predicted by Town Administrator Duncan Wilson. Lawson Construction, the contractor, had to wait for delivery of a large new water system vault, which was installed on First Street next to the old bank building that houses Coldwell Banker Real Estate. The new water mains have been tested but, according to town Public Works Director Wayne Haefele, a new hole will need to be dug to remove the two steel plates installed as part of the tests. After that, the holes and trenches were patched with asphalt. When the weather warms, Haefele said that both Spring and First streets will be repaved. All the work was done at night to minimize traffic and business disruptions, Wilson said, adding that the town received relatively few complaints. All the 50-year-old water and sewer lines on Spring Street, from First to Front streets, and the sewer line on First Street have been replaced. The total cost of the completed project will be about $170,000. “The cost would have been more, but our public works director, Wayne Haefele, did the engineering work himself, saving us thousands of dollars,” Wilson noted.
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managed by another elected official, such as the sheriff, auditor or prosecutor. The position was created as part of restructuring of county government under amendments approved by voters in November 2012. Those amendments reduced the county council from six part-time legislators to
installed before June 30th will be eligible for an extra $1200 in incentives.
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Construction workers install a ‘water vault’ at the intersection of First and Spring streets in mid-April.
The current project is a continuation of water and sewer line replacements on Spring Street between Second and First streets completed in 2012 after the water main ruptured in front of the movie theater. The final phase of the project will be replacement of water and sewer lines on Spring Street, from Argyle Avenue to Second Street. That project will be started in late fall or early winter, and should be completed before the end of the year. Future Friday Harbor public works projects include multiple street improvements projects reported by the Journal and a new water main from Trout Lake Reservoir to the town. three full-time elected positions with both legislative and executive duties, and eliminated the position of county administrator, formerly held by Bob Jean and Pete Rose. Meanwhile, the council on April 15 recognized Health and Community Services Director John
NOTICE OF county-wide PLANNED OUTAGE Thursday, MAY 8 (11:59 PM) Friday MAY 9 (6:00 AM) Bonneville Power Adminstration wil be doing high-voltage maintenance work on the Fidalgo Substation. Power will be off for all of San Juan County. OPALCO will take advantage of this opportunity to do maintenance and replacement work on our own transmission system as well. Members are responsible for their own equipment and OPALCO encourages all members to install surge protection to safeguard electronic, computer and other sensitive equipment and appliances. To prepare for the outage, members may want to turn sensitive electronics and equipment off at the surge protector, or unplug them completely. After power is restored, turn things on slowly: one at a time. Go to www.opalco.com to learn more about preparing for outages and surge protection. In case of emergency, free WiFi service will be available at the Friday Harbor, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw interisland ferry landings for members who are signed up for SmartHub + paperless billing.
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The Port of Friday Harbor will host a Boat Safety Fair, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before you castoff from the dock or launch a vessel to begin enjoying local waters, consider joining the San Juan Island Recreational Boating Safety Group at the fair. The group is comprised of the U.S. Coast Guard, Washington state Parks and Recreation, San Juan County Sheriff 's Office, San Juan County Fire Marshal, Friday Harbor Power Squadron and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. The focus of this multi-agency group is to improve the quality and delivery of education for the boating public and vessel examinations that are conducted in the San Juan Islands. The concept of the fairs is to provide a location where interested boaters and the public can gather to: visit first responder boats (law enforcement, vessel assist, and fire); view safety demonstrations (man-over-board, kayak self-rescue, oil spill containment); see displays about boat safety (and Customs and Border Protection procedures at Friday Harbor); and take advantage of free vessel safety checks. The event also features a marine swap meet, food, drink, music, and, for the kids, costume characters PFD Panda and Officer Snook. For more info, David Tribolet, 376-3994.
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Continued from page 1 Austin of Seattle, testified and answered questions for nearly two hours. Gibboney said it was “one of the most complex negotiations” she had ever participated in, and Mulcahy called the entire three-year process “a very difficult challenge” to get waste hauling and recycling facilities operating on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan islands. Perhaps even more complex is the 84-page operating agreement and the 24-page lease agreement. The operating agreement parties are the county and Lautenbach. The lease agreement is between the town and the county. Although corruption over garbage hauling prevalent in urban centers like Chicago and New York has never been a problem here, the county has not been immune to high tempers and raised voices in recent years as various “solutions” (including opening a new dump in Beaverton Valley and instituting a special “parcel fee” property tax defeated by the voters, among others) were proposed and discarded. Under the two agreements approved by both councils, Lautenbach Recycling, which operates a large recycling center in Skagit County, must build a new tipping floor and make improvements to the stormwater handling system at Sutton Road within 18 months of document signing, which is expected before May 1. The annual lease fee amounts to $15,600, which
the town will receive. Lautenbach must also pay the county $4,000 per year to cover county administration costs. Town Administrator Duncan Wilson maintains the town struck an advantageous deal. Tipping fees for the town-owned garbage trucks, which now travel daily to Skagit County, will be fixed for ten years at $132 per ton, which Wilson says is “just about a wash” taking into account the extra costs of transporting garbage on the ferry. Maximum tipping fees for self-haulers will be $294 per ton for waste and $142 per ton for recycling, but Lautenbach is authorized to charge a minimum $20 fee. Large commercial haulers such as construction contractors can be charged as much as $194 per ton for waste, with recyclable fees negotiable based on type and quantity of materials. . Termination of the agreements can be caused by defaulting under one or more clauses of each agreement, and Lautenbach can elect to terminate the agreement and enforce a buyout compensation clause by filing an “Early Termination Notice” 54 months after completing all improvements required by the lease. The early termination can only occur after a “mid-term review” called for by either Lautenbach or the County. Troy Lautenbach, president of Lautenbach Industries since he and his brother founded the recycling company in 1991, testified that he and his team are “excited to become part of the part of the San Juan Island community,” he said. “We’re ready to go. It will
be business as usual at first, but we’ll soon bring innovation and materials handling efficiency to San Juan Island. Our focus will be on recycling, service to customers and environmental responsibility, which is how we’ve operated on the mainland for over twenty years.” Town and county signatures on the lease and county council approval of the operating and service agreement are scheduled for early in the week of April 21. Transition of the Sutton Road facility to Lautenbach management is scheduled for late May or early June. The company is planning an open house for the public later in the summer.
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Lives at risk from distracted joggers
I was driving into work today (April 15) on Beaverton Valley Road and nearly killed someone. Two women jogging, one totally in my lane, chatting to each other and not paying attention to me, dressed in black, and in an area where you’re going from dark to light, dark to light, dark to light. It was only by chance that I saw them at the last minute. I’m freaked. DICK BARNES Friday Harbor
Hall has my vote, and here’s why
I am voting for Glenna Hall for another term on the OPALCO Board. These are some of the reasons why: Glenna led the board’s response to the November CenturyLink outage. She understands the islands’ need for fast, reliable, and local broadband, and is committed to making sure that OPALCO plans carefully for its role in enhanced county broadband. One of her chief priorities is to make sure that this important service not be reserved solely for the rich due to high prices. Glenna emphasizes that OPALCO’s long-term health depends on planning right now for inevitable changes in BPA’s ability to supply us with clean hydropower. Glenna’s training in conflict resolution and decision-making, along with her
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‘Ex-treme’? More like mainstream
Based upon John Evans’ letter to the editor of April 9, “Conflict? Skewed view lacks support,” he and I apparently agree on one thing, that Friends of the San Juans shouldn’t have three board members on the Planning Commission, which it doesn’t. Where we disagree is that he believes, without any apparent awareness of his own hypocrisy, that it is acceptable for the Common Sense Alliance to have three board members on the same commission, which it does. Evans also referred to me in his letter as a political and environmental extremist who is full of baloney. My thanks to him for his effort to raise the level of public discourse in our neighborly community. Apparently anyone who does not agree with Evans’ political and environmental opinions is an “extremist.” As I suspect that most of my views are mainstream in our county, most readers are also likely to be considered extremists in Evan’s view. But you be the judge. My personal political beliefs include support for: 1) free enterprise with reasonable limitations; 2) separation of church and state; 3) teaching of evolution and not creationism in our public schools; 4) protection
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Join us by where the gardens grow
A trip to Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens was the first in a series of San Juan Island Garden Club hosted excursions. The ‘peaceful woodland garden’ is located on Whidbey Island near Greenbank. The travelers walked onto the 8:05 a.m. ferry. That was after purchasing the return passenger tickets at the kiosk in the ferry building.
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The first learning experience of the day. The ferry, in Anacortes, was met by a chartered bus for the ride to the gardens. The ‘peaceful woodland garden’ comprises 10 acres of gardens surrounded by 43 acres of woodland. During a guided tour the docent gave an overview of the gardens history and pointed out species from Bhutan, Japan and China. There are areas devoted to Big Leaf Rhododendrons, a Meditation Garden and the Nature Garden all within natural settings. The garden staff opened the original Meerkerk home for the box lunch time. That prepared us for shopping at the nursery. Our special thanks to the garden staff. It was a delightful learning time in a beautiful outdoor setting. During the return bus ride, to the ferry, the most often asked question was, ‘Where to next?’ Future excursions, which are open to everyone, will be posted
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Advice tainted by ‘vested’ interest
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and without the rural ambience that the San Juan’s now have. I urge the County Council to purge county boards and commissions of those who have a vested interested in pursuing these destructive policies; and I urge local citizens with no vested interests to volunteer for these positions. TOM MUNSEY San Juan Island
Empty claims by politically correct
Common Sense Alliance (CSA), a local non-profit organization, has recently been accused in the press of being “over-represented” on the Planning Commission because three out of ninecomissioners serve on the Board of CSA. The implication is that one’s free associations with people they choose may disqualify them from serving on purely advisory commitSee LETTERS, Page 7
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As I See It
Compromise: Crossroads? Co-op tumbles ‘off track’ in Co-op plans wane as Board things get done Trust pursues path of secrecy, intimidation
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ongratulations to closing the deal on the Sutton Road transfer station. The way that everyone worked together shows that negotiation and compromise are possible. Transferring operations at the Sutton Road facility is the third and last piece of a puzzle set in motion in 2011 when voters defeated the proposal to pay for solid waste collection and handling with a new parcel tax. Although county Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy deserves credit for getting the job done, it’s the citizenry who in the end are responsible for ending decades of mistrust and animosity. It was the group on Lopez who led the way, followed by Orcas islanders who then stepped up to deal with their trash. Mulcahy and Friday Harbor Administrator Duncan Wilson worked hard to have Lautenbach Industries invest in facility improvements that will hopefully make collection and disposal of waste and recyclables sustainable. Nobody got everything they wanted, but everybody got something, and without lawsuits. Comparing solving the garbage problem to litigating charter revisions or the critical areas ordinance is probably a fool’s errand, but perhaps as the multiple, and very expensive, lawsuits are finally adjudicated (and that may be a year or more away), people on both sides should ask themselves if its worth spending many thousands of dollars, much of it tax money, just so one side or the other can say, “See! We got better wetland buffers!” Everyone should pay close attention to what the lawsuits accomplish. As the county moves onto the issues of broadband deployment and a revised shoreline management program, can’t we follow the path of compromise rather than conflict?
PUBLIC MEETINGS n Port of Friday Harbor Commission, April 23, 4 p.m., San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front St. n Marine Resources Executive Subcommittee, April 24, 11:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n Veterans Advisory Board, April 25, 11:45 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n SJ Ferry Advisory Committee, April 30, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n SJC Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, April 30, 2:15 p.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n San Juan Island Hospital Commission, April 30, 5 p.m., Frank Wilson EMS Building, 1079 Spring St. n Friday Harbor Town Council, May 1, noon & 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St. n Marine Resources Committee, May 7, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n Stormwater Citizens Advisory Committee, May 8, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St.
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here is growing evidence that things have gone seriously off track at the OPALCO Board of Directors. While the Board and its incumbent candidates for re-election talk about openness and transparency, the board’s actions reveal a starkly different reality. Take, for example, County Councilman Bob Jarman’s recent experience. Bob recently wrote a letter, published by island news outlets, explaining why he was withdrawing as a candidate for the board. At the heart of his reasoning was his belief that a proposed change in OPALCO policies would prohibit him, should he be elected, from publicly discussing with OPALCO’s members his concerns about board decision-making or its decisions. In a letter intended to rebut Jarman, Randy Cornelius, OPALCO’s respected general manager, wrote that, contrary to Bob’s assertion, “the OPALCO Board does not have a policy of not allowing Board members to speak individually to the Cooperative’s members” and that the proposed policy change is “intended to protect our membership by ensuring transparency and integrity in Board operations.” Imagine Bob’s surprise, then, when he received a letter from an OPALCO lawyer the same day Randy’s letter was published. The letter was almost identical Alex MacLeod to Randy’s, except it ended this way: “OPALCO takes its business reputation seriously. Your misrepresentations about OPALCO… are inaccurate, unfounded and potentially actionable. You should immediately desist from making any such false statements and misrepresentations.”
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Continued from page 6 tees in San Juan County. The following is a response to this from CSA: The board of Common Sense Alliance is made up of talented people who are making a difference in our community. Over the years we have watched special interest groups like the Friends of the San Juans (FOSJ) control local politics and lobby for regulations that hurt people and take away the value of the land they worked hard for. Notwithstanding the enormous amount of money that this special interest group has cost taxpayers and property owners with their never ending lawsuits and the influence that they exert over staff and legislators, there has never before been an outcry by the press or any local-interest blogger about the overwhelming influence of the FOSJ. Likewise, there has never been a commotion over the affiliations of a minority of individuals on a committee or board, though many of our county advisory groups
have been loaded with members of this group for years. If there were an award for stacking the deck, the FOSJ would be the winner. CSA, with the help of our many supporters, feels it’s about time for a common sense approach to regulation. As part of our mission we consider it our duty to let the public and elected officials know how important it is to follow the laws that exist and are there for the protection of our community and to consider the social, economic, and environmental impacts of legislation and additional regulation on private property. We feel it is about time we used common sense, and balance competing interests in drafting these ordinances. The board members of Common Sense Alliance would like to thank the community for supporting our message and staying involved in the processes of updating the Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Master Plan. Together we are making a difference. We could use your continuing support by staying involved, informed, and
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The future of fiber optics and broadband; what role will OPALCO play?
That’s lawyer talk for “shut up or we’ll sue you.” And this wasn’t the first such legal threat issued by the OPALCO Board through its lawyer. John Bogert, twice elected by the membership to the board, got not one, but two such letters from OPALCO’s lawyer when he resigned in frustration from the board last September. John’s crime, in the eyes of the board, was to include in his resignation letter his critique of the board’s approach to entering the broadband business. John chose to shut up. (Another board member, George Mulligan, who shared John’s frustrations, resigned last May, saying only that he and the board majority held “very different perspectives on matters of governance and management resources.” I don’t know if he received a lawyer letter.) When asked about these legal threats at a candidate forum earlier this week on Lopez, board member Glenna Hall first implied the letter was written without the board’s knowledge. When told how unlikely it was that a lawyer would write such a letter without the client’s knowledge and approval, Judge Hall backed up and described the threats as See CROSSROADS?, Page 8
contributing financially. Thank you. COMMON SENSE ALLIANCE BOARD
Students succeed with your support
On behalf of the San Juan Island Service Scholarship Board I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out on March 27 to support our annual Dining for Scholars event. It was wonderful to see so many community minded friends and families dining out to support the mission of volunteerism and scholarship here on San Juan Island. We also want to extend our gratitude to all of our partner restaurants who donated a portion of their March 27 proceeds to the SJI Service Scholarship fund. Without their generosity this event would not happen. So, I would like to offer a sincere thank you and encourage us all to continue to support the following local businesses... Roy’s, Café Demeter, Hungry
Clam, Roche Harbor’s Lime Kiln Café, Blue Water, China Pearl/Kung Fu Pizza, Spring Street Deli, Vic’s Drive In, Rumor Mill, Haley’s Bait Shop & Grill, Cask & Schooner, Mi Casita, Coho, Roche Harbor’s McMillan’s Room and Tops’l. The mission of San Juan Island Service Scholarship is to support higher education and promote volunteerism among our community’s youth. Students who have completed a minimum of 80 hours of volunteer community service during their high school career are eligible for a scholarship from our organization. If helping to grow volunteerism in our community appeals to you, please join us by making a donation to our scholarship fund by visiting us on the web at www. sjiservicescholarship.org or mailing your support to SJI Service Scholarship, P.O. Box 3366, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your donation is fully tax deductible. JUNE ARNOLD Board president, SJI Service Scholarship
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Crossroads?: Continued from page 7
“dumb, and you can quote me on that.” In addition to freely throwing around threats of law suits, a common-sense reading of the board’s proposed policy change is that it essentially gags any board member from publicly expressing any disagreements with board policies or decisions unless that board member can show the potential of “substantial harm” to the cooperative if he or she were to remain silent. What that language does is to put a board member with a minority view in the position of risking being sued by OPALCO if he or she cannot meet the rather ambiguous standard of “substantial harm,” which, of course, OPALCO’s lawyers will define. And OPALCO board members and its lawyers continue to assert this policy change is to ensure “transparency and integrity.” Really? Already, OPALCO board meeting minutes are scrubbed of all dis-
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agreements. On top of that, the board appears to do most of its work in executive (secret) sessions. When asked at the Lopez forum about the practice, board member Bob Myhr agreed that way too much of OPALCO’s business is conducted in private and said he’d complained about it. But it hasn’t changed. The lack of transparency extends to OPALCO’s broadband initiative as well. Since the members overwhelmingly rejected the board’s initial plan (which would have added $15 a month to everyone’s power bill), the board seems to have decided that it is doing nothing more than improving the cooperative’s core electricsystem needs. All new costs now are attributed to the electric operation whether the expense was needed for that or not, and even though the expenses really only increase broadband capacity. Few members oppose OPALCO having a lead role in expanding broadband capacity for the cooperative and its members. What we expect, however, is honesty from the board about what it is doing, what it is costing and what risk the cooperative may be taking on in the process. It is worth noting that OPALCO still hasn’t answered
Bob’s question (nor the same one posed in a public letter from member Christopher Hodgkins): How much has OPALCO spent on its broadband initiative over the past five years and what impact has that expense had on members’ power rates? Instead of answering his question, OPALCO accuses him of asserting that OPALCO is cooking its books and threatens to sue him. And in this case the questioner is an elected official. And he’s asked a fair question. It is hard to muster much trust in the OPALCO board under these circumstances. I think the members need to send the board a clear message that it needs to change its behavior by replacing the two incumbents on this year’s ballot. One of the new board members clearly should be Steve Hudson, who got on the ballot by petition and clearly understands OPALCO’s issues. If you feel you have to vote for an incumbent, it should be Vince Dauciunas. I think he may be starting to realize the problems he’s been part of creating and has the good sense to change course. A final note to Arthur A. Butler of AterWynne in Seattle, OPALCO’s lawyer: You can reach me at P.O. Box 157, Shaw Island, 98286. Wouldn’t want you to pad your bill by having to look up my address. I look forward to your letter.
— Editor’s note: Alex MacLeod of Shaw Island, a former San Juan Ferry Advisory Committee chairman and Seattle Times editor, has been an OPALCO member for 25 years.
Fracas over fiber: What I believe
As controversy swirls regarding the upcoming OPALCO Board election, I want to make my position regarding OPALCO’s role in broadband as clear as possible: I strongly support
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Cooper-West smothers Meridian in 2-hit shutout Otis Cooper-West pitched a 2-hit shutout and the Wolverines dispatched Meridian with ease in a 7-0 victory, Saturday, on the Trojans home field. At the plate, the seasoned lefty added three base hits of his own to join Mitch Coleman and Brandin Allen with three hits apiece. Coleman and Gabe Lawson each had two RBIs in an efficient game on the offensive end, in which the Wolverines scored seven runs on 14 base hits. “Ode had complete control of the game from start to finish,” Coach Rich Warin said. “It was one of his best games ever, if not the best.”
With the win, Friday Harbor improved to 8-4-1 overall and notched its third win in four tries against a regional 1A rival. They fell 10-5 to Nooksack Valley on the road in the second game of the season. After a bumpy 1-and-3 start to the season, the Wolverines have been on a tear, winning seven of their last nine games, tying one, a 1-1 stalemate against Division 2A Squalicum on the road, and falling only to Cedar Park Christian (Bothell) in a 5-1 loss, April 12, at Cedar Park, during that ninegame stretch. The Wolverines travel to Orcas Wednesday, and are play their final two games of the regular season at home, hosting Mount Baker Saturday, 12:30 p.m. at Hartman Field, and Darrington, April 29, at 4:30 p.m.
FH prevails over Lions in slugfest
The Friday Harbor softball team shook off the rust and fired up the offense to notch its second win of the season, a 14-11 see-saw victory at home April 15 over Concrete. The Wolverines batted around the order in their first at-bat to grab a 6-3 lead in the early stages of the
Golf team falls short versus CP
Cole Thomas shot a 46 to break the magic 50-mark, and Kendra Meeker finished four strokes over par, with a solid 40. But Cedar Park Christian
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Continued from page 8 standpoint of prudent fiscal policy and enhancing, not harming, island businesses. I personally believe that the ultimate design will go one of two ways: either OPALCO will not enter the full-fledged ISP business, or, if it does so, it will be as a separate entity dealing with the Co-op on the same basis as would any other member. I love this community, and want it to move forward in the best possible way. I ask the members to return me to the Board for another term. GLENNA HALL San Juan Island — Editor’s note: Glenna Hall is one of six candidates seeking election to the OPALCO board of directors, others are; Vincent Dauciunas, Bryan Hoyer, Steve Hudson, Douglas Rowan and John Sheehan.
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league contest. But the Lions bounced back, tallying four runs made the most of its homecourse advantage April 18, with four players under 50, including Ben Reidy, 5th at State a year ago, who finished the nine-hole course at 34, two under par. Cedar Park bagged the match with its four lowest-
scorers turning in a combined 166 and outpacing the Wolverines lowest-four, who shot a combined 189, by 23 strokes. Earlier in the week, Friday Harbor nearly upset Lopez at home, losing out to the Lobos by four strokes.
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Otis Cooper-West delivers a pitch in Friday Harbor’s 13-3 over Concrete, April 15.
in the fourth to reclaim a 7-6 advantage, and the Wolverines answered with two runs to reclaim the lead, at 8-7. Friday Harbor took the field against the Lions following a three-week layoff, prompted by rainouts, spring break and the Oso landslide, which postponed an April 7 game at Darrington. The break may have helped the Wolverines
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smooth out some offensive wrinkles—they were outscored by a combined score of 42-9 in three successive defeats—besting Concrete with their highest-scoring output of the season. With the win, the Wolverines improved to 1-0 in league and 2-3 overall. They travel to Orcas, Wednesday, and host University Prep, Saturday; game time is noon.
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What’s Happening! Wednesday, April 23 SJI Grange No. 966 Open House, Grange Hall, 5 p.m. Event features display of arts and crafts contest entries, intro of Makers Guild Tool Library, and unveiling of buildings new waterview deck. Info, 378-6632. Brain Videos w/Mariya Masters, 7 p.m., library, free. “Food, Hormones, and the Brain: Essential Ways to Balance the Brain for Optimal Health,” featuring Dr. Daniel Amen. Info, 3782798, www.sjlib.org. Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www. islandrec.org.
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f April showers bring May flowers, as the saying goes, then the San Juans ought to be bursting with color and fragrance in the weeks ahead. But there’s a lot more to the month of May than petal power, or margaritas, for that matter. In fact, for history buffs, it just maaay be time of the year, as May also doubles as National Historic Preservation Month. And there is a lot in store. “Quilts, Quarters and Quirks of History” is the theme of the many exhibits, tours, lectures and special events that will be on hand as part of this year’s commemoration of National Historic Preservation Month. Below are a few of the highlights ahead; for a complete list of events, dates, locations and times, visit, www.visitsanjuans.com Quilt Exhibits: The Lopez and Orcas Historical Societies will present new exhibits and programs that feature historic and contemporary
quilts. The central theme will be quilts as carriers of community and women’s history, with an emphasis on signature quilts. See listings below. Open Quarters and Quirks of History: A fireside talk, “Legacy of American Camp,” at San Juan Island Library, May 30, will commemorate the long history of the camp’s structures during and after what is most likely the oddest titled conflict in history—the “Pig War”—a territorial dispute between the U.S. and Great Britain in which the only causality was a pig. San Juan Island National Historical Park’s officers’ quarters, laundresses and other historical structures will be open May 31 for touring at American Camp. Friday Harbor Walking Tours: Three guided walks, May 3, May 24 and May 31 will highlight historic structures in downtown Friday Harbor and portray the past as long-time islanders lived and remember it.
Teens Get Crafty, 3:154:15 p.m., library, free. Middle and high school teens make one-of-akind works of art; materials, light snack provided. Info, 378-2798, www. sjlib.org. Healthy Nutrition, Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Health coach Laura Boulton presents tips, techniques on healthy eating. Info, 378-3637, www.lavenderadayspa.com. Indoor Soccer (Season Finale), Fairgrounds, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $5 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www. islandrec.org. Adult Basketball, Turnbull Gym, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 dropin fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.
Friday, April 25 Live Life Well: Culinary Education Series, 5:30 p.m., Brickworks, 120 Nichols St. Linda Burner See CALENDAR, Page 13
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Event Details: Quilt Events:
May 7–June 22: Orcas Historical Museum Orcas Island Quilt Show, and featured speaker at the Museum on May 11. May 9–18: Quilts as Carriers of Community and Women’s History exhibit, Lopez Island Historical Museum - A display of signature quilts made by the Lopez community beginning in the late-1800s. Hours, noon-4 p. m. May 15–17: Lopez Island, various locations, Quilt History Retreat or a la carte events, include Quilt Restoration, Show and Tell, display of Edgar Collection of Early British. Quilt historian and past-president of The Quilters Hall of Fame, Karen Alexander, will present many of these events.
May 18: Orcas Island, Orcas Senior Center, Eastsound, 3:30 p.m. Orcas Island Ship Quilt Show, A Community Story.
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May 3: Historic Downtown Friday Harbor, 10 a.m. Guided tour tells the story of Friday Harbor’s heritage through the buildings and people you will meet as you walk the downtown. Begins at Memorial Park. May 14: San Juan Island, San Juan County Parks, 6-9 p.m. Annual Historic Brann Cabin ol’ Fashioned Bake-Off and bonfire. May 21: Friday Harbor, San Juan Grange Hall, 7 p.m. The Grange Hall History: free history talk. From church to grange, a fascinating evolution. May 24: Historic Churches of Friday Harbor,
1-4 p.m. Guided tour starts at the Catholic Church on Price Street. Tour Friday Harbor’s historic religious sites, all have a rich story to tell. Meet at St. Francis Church on Price Street. May 31: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, 10 a.m. Sunshine Alley: free guided history walking tour. Meet at Brickworks on Sunshine Alley. Local historian Boyd Pratt’s talk will focus on the evolution of the Alley; discover its secrets, how it changed over time, and the people who lived and worked there. For more information on May’s History Lives Here events, specials and packages may be found on San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau’s “History Page”, www.visitsanjuans.com/events/ history. For further information call 888-4683701, ext. 1.
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Finale: ‘Sinfonia’ conductor bids adieu After four years at the helm, Ned Griffin says ‘so long’ in an April 27 farewell concert By Cali Bagby
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Whether in a school on Kodiak Island or conducting Island Sinfonia, Ned Griffin has a simple philosophy—love what you are doing. “I would not enjoy rehearsal if I didn’t feel the orchestra was enjoying it and enjoying the music we play,” he said. Because of that joy, it was difficult to make the decision to retire after this season for personal reasons. He and his wife are avid travelers who love hiking and cycling. “We want to travel while we still can,” said Griffin, who is nearing 70. “But it will be hard to leave Sinfonia.” You can see Griffin and the 24-person ensemble, from islands in the San Juan archipelago, that makes up Island Sinfonia on Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m., at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. For more info, call 468-4422. Griffin and his wife retired to Shaw Island in 2007. They had been educators in a two-teacher school on Kodiak Island. He joined Island Sinfonia as a trombonist almost immediately after moving to Shaw. For four seasons, Griffin happily played with his fellow
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Conductor Ned Griffin, center, leads a 2012 Sinfonia performance.
musicians. When conductor Jack Lynch was ready to move on, Griffin was asked to take on the task. He agreed to take on the job. One of the favorite parts of his new position was choosing the music and exploring “lesser known works by mainstream composers and mainstream works by lesser known composers.” Griffin describes himself as enjoying classical music See ADIEU, Page 14
Baroque trio star in Salish Sea Music ‘Fest’ Three of the most critically acclaimed baroque musicians of the Pacific Northwest will share the spotlight when the Salish Sea Early Music Festival returns to Friday Harbor for a rare mid-day weekend performance, Saturday, May 3, at the Grange Hall. In a reunion, of sorts,
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Doors open at 11 a.m. (with coffee available). And prior to the performance, which begins at 11:15 a.m., the musicians will talk about their instruments and music, and answer questions. The ensemble of Cohan, Napper and Wright, performing as the Seattle Baroque Trio at the time, were one of the first to represent the “early music scene” of the Pacific Northwest in Europe, nearly three decades ago. A founding member of The Seattle Early Music Guild and professor at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Ind., Wright has performed an early music festivals across the globe and has served on the board of Early Music America, and as panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, PEW, and PennPat. Napper, known for her colorful, even controversial, performances of both solo and chamber repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries, teaches at McGill University and her recordings, which include most of the known repertoire for two viols, can be heard on Harmonia See ‘FEST’, Page 14
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‘Rootin-tootin’ time ahead at Kids’ Fest 24th annual Children’s Festival offers games, activities, Wild, Wild West theme, and more The 24th annual Children’s Festival, the largest children’s event in San Juan County (and it’s free!), brings a “Wild Wild West” extravaganza to the San Juan County main fair building Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A year ago, as many as 1,200 children and adults flocked to the fairgrounds to enjoy the annual event. Headlining this year’s festivities is Karen Quest, trick roper extraordiContributed photo / Island Rec naire, named the women’s big loop champion at the Wild West Arts Emily Fritts, firstInternational Convention. Her fun- place in the Children’s filled western comedy act comes Fest poster contest. complete with trick roping, whip cracking, music and many surprises. Kids will also have an opportunity to join Bill Ament to
Naturalists get ‘Geared-Up’
The Whale Museum hosts its annual Marine Naturalist Gear-Up at San Juan Grange, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is continuing education for naturalists working in the field. Graduates of the Marine Naturalist Training Program, Beachwatchers, and members of Salish Sea Association of Marine Naturalists will ben-
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Continued from page 11 Burner Augustine presents spring and summertime recipes from her cooking blog “A Year at the Table,” and recently published book, “The Crimson Spoon Cookbook.” Series sponsored by SJI Agricultural Guild; tickets, $60, samples, wine included. Signup at 360-472-0337, or tanja@ fhbrickworks.com.
Saturday, April 26 Spring Gardening Workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., FH Middle School. Sponsored by WSU Master Gardeners, event includes 15 workshops, keynote address by Erin Benzakein of Mount Vernon’s Floret Flower Farm (See story, pg. 9). Register online, Brown Paper Tickets, $35, at the door, $40. Info, 378-4414, www.sanjuan.wsu. edu.
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Fair favorite Karen Quest headlines entertainment at the Children’s Festival, May 3.
efit. Featured speakers include: author Jim Lichatowich; Barbara Rosenkotter, local lead entity for salmon recovery; Val Veirs; and a panel discussion of changes in orca sightings and behaviors in recent years. Registration is $20 for Whale Museum or SSAMN members (member discount code: GearUp14); $25 for non-members. Lunch can be pre-ordered for an additional $10. Register at www.whalemuseum.org.
in Lime Kiln state park parking lot (Discover Pass or daily parking fee required). Info, 378-2798, www.sanjuanislandtrails.org. Middle Grade Book Club, 6-8 p.m., library, free. Program features screening of film of each month’s book selection, with pizza, refreshments: for teens grades 7-9. Register in person at the library, or by phone. Info, 378-2798, www. sjlib.org. Scooter & Skate Night (Season Finale), Fairgrounds exhibit hall. Scooter & Trike Time, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $5 family, $2 per person. Skate Night, 7-8:30 p.m., $8 family, $3 per person; 9 and under accompanied by adult. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec. org.
Sunday, April 27 Spring Swing Community Dance, Mullis Center, 3-5 p.m. San Juan Island’s One More Time Band performs at free community dance; swing lessons with Bill & Rita Ament, 2:15-2:45 p.m; sponsored by Rock Solid Youth & SJI Prevention Coalition. Info, 378-9683, www.sjipc. org.
In Concert: Island Sinfonia, 3-4 p.m., FH Presbyterian Church, 425 Spring St. San Juans’ own 25-piece chamber orchestra, featuring See CALENDAR, Page 14
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learn line dancing, build and decorate a western-themed cardboard town with the Boy Scouts, practice roping skills with Paideia School, and pet friendly critters with 4-H. With dozens of community organizations providing hands-on activities, the Children’s Festival promises to be the most rootin-est, tootin-est time this side of the Mississippi. Join Island Rec’s 45 volunteers and 41 activity providers, Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fair Building. For more info, 378-4953, or, www.islandrec.org.
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Spring Flea Market, Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Annual Flea Market sponsored by SJC Fair offers good deals, venue to redistribute household items; vendor space available. Info, 378-4310, www.sjcfair.org. Know Your Island Walk: Land Bank Westside Preserve, 1-4 p.m., free. Wildflowers, new Djarf connector trail featured in 2-mile stroll led by Land Bank’s Amanda Azous. Meet
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Continued from page 12 Mundi, EMI, Erato, ADDA, CBC Records, Naxos, and most notably on the ATMA label. The Salish Sea Early Music Festival's Simphonie Nouvelle, directed by
Cohan, follows Jean-Féry Rebel's lead in conjuring a new presence for the "Simphonie" and other elements of baroque music, while affirming the grand overtones of ancient forms that often assume a more straight-forward role today. Suggested donation: $15$20, 18 and under free, stu-
dents, $5. For more information about the Salish Sea Early Music Festival or the May 3 performance, visit, www. salishseafestival.org. Performances of “Simphonie” will also take place on Orcas Island, May 3, 7 p.m., and on Lopez, May 2, at 2 p.m.
Djarf Trail Hike a SJITC Know Your Island Walk Sat. April 26 This moderate hike including the new Djarf Trail on the Westside Preserve will be led by volunteer Amanda Azous. Participants will look look for wildflowers and observe prairie restoration activities. Do Dogs gs on leashes are welcome. More info about Know Your Island walks: Island Rec 378-4953. Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Distance: two miles of rustic trail Parking: the upper parking lot of Lime Kiln Point State Park on Westside Road. A Discovery Pass is required for parking.
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walks Sat. May 10 & Sun. May 11 Delight your mom with a tour of Cady Mountain Preserve’s wildflowers and history. Hikers will learn about the vulnerable Garry oak habitat and current restoration efforts from Land Bank volunteers and staff. Two hikes are offered based on trail difficulty, and hikers will be shuttled. Reservations are required.
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Benefit dinner, auction for Whale Museum The San Juan Islands’ resident pods of orca whales come together each summer in what are known as “greeting ceremonies.” In the same spirit, The Whale Museum invites orca supporters to its 8th Annual Celebration of the “Orca Greeting Ceremony.” This fundraising dinner and auction is Friday, May 9, at Brickworks building in Friday Harbor, 150 Nichols Street. The evening’s events kick off at 5:30 p.m.
Adieu: Cont. from pg. 12 Although when he picks music for Sinfonia he does not put his preferences first. “Number one I think, ‘What would the orchestra like?’ Number two I look at the number of people in our organization and the types of instruments they have,” he said. “I have to be aware of what can we do. I also know
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Continued from page 13 musicians from all four ferry served islands, performs in Friday Harbor; admission by donation. Info, 376-6579.
with a happy hour (no-host bar) and silent auction, followed by a gourmet dinner, live auction and a dessert auction as well. Dinner will be prepared by Friday Harbor’s Market Chef, vegetarian meals are available. Tickets are $30 per person, seating is limited; purchase tickets online at www.whalemuseum.org. Proceeds benefit Whale Museum research and programs. For more information, call (360) 3784710 ext. 30.
they enjoy a challenge.” As conductor, Griffin also adds a bit of “theater” into each concert. He always plans for the most “amusing,” “rousing” or “barn burner” piece to come at the end of the show. “People take away from concert the last piece they heard,” he said. After Griffin retires at the end of the season,
Orcas Islander and longtime Sinfonia member Jim Shaffer-Bauck will be the new director. Griffin describes him as “multi-talented.” Shaffer-Bauck also conducts the Orcas Island Community Band. Griffin added that he has total faith in Shaffer-Bauck’s abilities, but will be available for help. “I want to be there if he needs me,” said Griffin.
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Conscientious Projector Film Series, 7 p.m., library, free. Host Rob Simpson presents “Chasing Ice,” documenting the disintegration of glaciers and Greenland’s
Tuesday, April 29 Adult Basketball, Turnbull Gym, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 3784953, www.islandrec.org.
Wednesday, April 30
Easy-to-moderate: one-mile, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm More difficult: 2.5 miles, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm RSVP: via email to dougm@rockisland.com or call 378-4402.
Land Bank Commission Meeting Fri. May 16 Stay informed about your public lands. Time: 8:30 am to 11:30 am Public comment time: 9:00 am Location: Mullis Center, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Location
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Brain Videos w/Mariya Masters, 7 p.m., library, free. “The Neurobiology of the Adolescent Brain: A New Look at Brain Change between ages of 12 to 24,” featuring Dr. Daniel Siegel. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org. Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.
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Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong, Turnbull Gym, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.
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Meditation with the Breath, Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Better breathing to focus the mind, generate relaxation; facilitated by Ken Atwell. Info, 378-3637, www. lavenderadayspa.com. Adult Basketball, Turnbull Gym, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 3784953, www.islandrec.org.
Friday, May 2 In Concert: Ruthie Foster, SJ Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Grammy nominee Ruthier Foster fires up Friday Harbor with her critically acclaimed blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel.
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located in Friday Harbor, WA. This position is responsible for building relationships with new customers, servicing and expanding relationships with existing customers and selling bank products and services. This position also assists with account servicing and may call on customers and prospective customers to determine needs and promote new business opportunities. Qualified candidates must have minimum three years of prior direct sales and/or customer service experience. Hours will be approximately 40 per week Monday through Friday. Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits. To apply for this position, visit www.wibank.com EEO M/F/D/V
located in Friday Harbor, WA. This position is responsible for accurately processing a variety of customer account transactions involving the receipt and payment of money and requires the ability to provide prompt, courteous and friendly service. Qualified candidates must have minimum one year of prior cash handling and customer service experience. Hours will be approximately 38 per week Monday through Friday. Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits. Visit our website at www.wibank.com for more information M/F/D/V EEO
ACCOUNTING MANAGER Roche Harbor Resort FT, 40hr/wk, year round position w/benefits/vacation. Lead, direct, supervise daily activities of fast paced Accounting/Admin office; reports to G/M; evaluate, present budget reports, financial data to mgmt; 2-4 yrs Accounting experience with extensive knowledge of accounting principles; exceptional Excel/Word Processsing skills; strong communication/people skills; attention to detail/accuracy; flexible/multi tasker; Salary DOE. View www.rocheharbor.com/jobs Submit online app. Questions: HR Manager 360-370-7707 EOE
ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Friday Harbor’s community newspapers seek an enthusiastic, creative individual to work with local businesses. Successful candidate must be dependable, detailoriented, possess exceptional customer service skills and enjoy working in a team environment. Previous sales experience a plus; reliable insured transportation and good driving record required. We offer a solid base plus commission, work expense reimbursement, excellent health benefits, paid vacation, sick and holidays, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to advance. EOE. Send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to Sound Publishing, Inc, 11323 Commando Rd. W, Main Unit, Everett, WA 98204
To work in housekeeping department. Applicants must enjoy working in high pace, hospitality driven environment and posses an upbeat positive and friendly disposition. Available positions starting in March. Email resume to kbruno@lakedale.com
Experienced Equipment Operateror CDL a plus, good pay and benefits 360.378.4579 or email mce_christie@inter island.net for application. Drug testing required for CDL. mce_christie@interisland.net
Four Winds Camp in Deer Harbor is seeking a HEAD OF MAINTENANCE. The Head will be responsible for maintaining all aspects of the 160 acre, 35 building property, and supervising 3 additional maintenance crew. Living on our property year round is required, and a 2 bedroom house is provided. Please go to fourwindscamp.org for more information. Full Time Positions Available
House Keepers, Laundry and Breakfast person. We are looking for fun hardworking team players. bonuses for employees of the month and motivated self starters!!!!! Call Miny at 298-4765
FUN SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES ON SAN JUAN ISLAND! San Juan Island Park and Recreation (Island Rec)
is now accepting applications for the following summer positions in its Day Camp and for its Sailing Program: Camp Counselors $10-$13/hr Sports, Games & Outdoor Program Director - $13-$15/hr Sailing Instructor $14-$17/hr Assistant Sailing Instructor $10-$13/hr To apply, submit an Island Rec employment application and letter of interest to
Island Rec: P.O. Box 1946, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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Lighthouse Preschool: 2 Teacher-Aide Positions for Fall Toddler Teacher’s Aide: Temp. position 8/26/14 - 11/26/14. P/T with approx 9 hrs per week: Tues. – Thurs. (8:15 am - 11:15am) $11 - $13 per hour DOE. Morning (3 yr olds) and Afternoon (4/5 yr old) Teacher’s Aide: P/T with approx 29 hrs per week: 6.75 hours Mon. – Thurs. (8:15 am -3:00pm); 2 hours on Fri. $11 - $13 DOE. Application Packet in church office: Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church 425 Spring Str. 360-378-4544 fhpresbyterian@ interisland.net fhpresbyterian@interisland.net
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Mechanic Wanted Mike Carlson Enterprises would like to hire a heavy equipment mechanic. Pay is DOE. For application at 360.378.4579 or email mce_christy@inter island.net mce_christy@interisland.net
Now Hiring: Clerks Valmark, Inc. A grocery chain located at Friday Harbor, San Juan County, WA. is now hiring clerks for our Produce, Grocery and Service Deli Departments for full time /temporary positions for our summer season. Training in stocking , checking and food service will be offered. Eight hour shifts will be offered with one hour lunch breaks in the middle of the shift. Store hours are 7:00 am to 9:00pm., we are open seven days a week. Employees could work any shift during that time. Employment will be offered May 1st through September 30th. If interested please fax resume to 1-360-378-6411 Property Management Windermere Property Management is seeking an additional member for our team. Part-time to full time with benefits. If you like to work with great people and don’t mind being busy, let’s talk. Must like real estate and people, a RE license is a plus. Email resume to tamaraw@windermere.com
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OFFICE & CIRCULATION MANAGER This position is located in Eastsound, WA. This full-time position, 32 hours per week, includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. Must be a reliable selfstarter with excellent customer service skills, well organized, detail oriented, dependable and able to work independently. Responsibilities include accounts receivable, accounts payable, ad order entry, office management and front desk reception. Reliable automobile required plus proof of insurance and good driving record. EOE. Please send resume with cover letter to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/ISCM, Sound Publishing, Inc., 11323 Commando Rd. W, Main Unit, Everett, WA 98204
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REPORTER The Covington/Maple Valley Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a seasoned general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. This is a senior position and is based out of the Covington office. The primary coverage will be city government, business, sports, general assignment stories; and may include arts coverage. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a Reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: generate 8-10 by-line stories per week; use a digital camera to take photographs of the stories you cover; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web. The most highly valued traits are: commitment to community journalism and everything from short, brieftype stories about people and events to examining issues facing the community; to be inquisitive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfortable producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Minimum of two years of previous newspaper experience is required. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:
Business Manager Lopez non-profit. Exp. in financial planning, management, software, and Excel. P.T. Starts June 2014 Call Lopez Hamlet 360-468-2620 for job description. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Publisher/Advertising Manager The Journal of the San Juans, located in Friday Harbor, on beautiful San Juan Island in Washington State, is seeking an experienced, self-starting Publisher/Advertising Manager. Three-plus years of newspaper/media sales experience, along with leadership experience required. Responsibilities include: print and digital ad sales; helping local businesses create marketing and business plans; supervision of a small staff and involvement in the local community. The Journal of the San Juan’s is part of Sound Publishing, the largest community newspaper publisher in Washington State. We offer an excellent salary plus a bonus/commission plan, a great work environment, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. EOE. Visit our website at www.soundpublishing.com to learn more about us! For immediate consideration, send resume and cover letter to: hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/SJJPUBSM, Sound Publishing, Inc., 11323 Commando, Road, Main Unit, Everett, WA 98204.
RECEPTIONIST/ OFFICE MANAGER POSITION at Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands. Job includes multi line phone system, walk-in customers and various general office duties. High level of computer skill is required plus knowledge of website uploading, internet navigation, numerous software applications and general office skills. Excel, Publisher, Photoshop. Professional office environment. Submit resume to: Simonson@sanjuan islands.com or call 378-2101. EOE Simonson@sanjuanislands.com
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The award-winning newspaper Journal of the San Juans is seeking an energetic, detailed-oriented reporter to write articles and features. Experience in photography and Adobe InDesign preferred. Applicants must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Friday Harbor, WA. This is a full-time position that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE . No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARJSJ Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd W, Main Unit Everett, WA 98204
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Fairgrounds, Administrative Specialist 40 hours per week (through 11/21/14) Parks, Administrative Specialist 20 hours per week (through 11/21/2014) Positions are available immediately. For job description and application, visit www.sanjuanco.com or call (360) 370-7402. Open until filled. EOE. The newest hotel INN Friday Harbor needs you! The Island Inn at 123 West needs to add to its team of hospitality professionals and has positions that start right away for energetic neat freaks on Team Clean and one position for the consummate host as an Experience Ambassador. Check out http://123west.com/team or drop by the Inn’s welcome room on Front Street to learn more and apply today! The Port of Friday Harbor Harbor is accepting applications for Full Time Position of Marina Maintenance Mechanic II This is an excellent full time year round employment opportunity. The beginning hourly rate $17 to $23 DOE. Full benefits include health insurance, vacation and retirement. See job description and application on Port website www.portfridayharbor.org Strong background in plumbing preferred. Application due 4 PM April 28, 2014 in Port office, 204 Front St. Friday Harbor. 360-378-4072 or email Joew@portfridayharbor.org
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12.6’ SEA EAGLE Inflatable Transom Fishing/ Sport Boat with All Accessories. Includes: Anchor, Oars, Seats with Flotation Cushions, Inflation and Repair Devices. Also included are a Collapsible Sun Canopy, Rigid Floorboard System, Full Length Cover, and Custom Trailer. Motor (included) is a Honda 9.9HP Four-Stroke (Legal on Fresh Water Lakes in WA). Low Hours -- Only Used Twice, and Only in Fresh Water. Motor has it’s own Dolly and Cover. Boat is Actually Rated for a 30HP Motor, and has 6 Person Capacity. As an Inflatable, is Really Light, Comfortable and Capable of Large Capacity Storage Under Seats. Near New Condition -- Kept Garaged All Its Life. No Damage. Appropriate for Towing by Anything from Truck to SUV to Regular Auto. Sale Necessitated by Medical Stuff. Asking $5,500. Call Brian at 360-876-0424. Thousands of Classified readers need your service. Your service ad will run FOUR full weeks in your local community paper and on the web for one low price with the Service Guide Special. Call 800-388-2527 to speak with a customer representative. Go online 24 hours a day: nw-ads.com. Or fax in your ad: 360-598-6800. YAMAHA 4 Stroke Outboard. 9.9HP, Electric start, very low hours. Model F9.9MSHA. Just had serviced by dealer. Excellent shape. $2569 or best offer. Call Ed, 253-279-4251 (cell)
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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ1033985 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, APRIL 23, 2014
MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES 8318.20078 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Sound Community Bank fka Credit Union of the Pacific Grantee: Gregory J. Larson and Jeanette L. Larson, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2002 0507009 Tax Parcel ID No.: 271150506000 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 6, BLOCK 5, GIFFIN’S NORTH BEACH PARK ADDITION Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the record-
ing date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure
hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind e x . c f m ? w e b L i s t A c t i o n = s e a rc h & s e a rc h state=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil le-
gal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On May 23, 2014, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street in the City of Friday Harbor, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the
County(ies) of San Juan, State of Washington: Lot 6, Block 5, Giffin’s North Beach Park Addition, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, at Page 48, in the Office of the Auditor of said County and State. Situate in San Juan County, Washington. Commonly known as: 71 Bartel Road Eastsound, WA 98245 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/25/02, recorded on 05/07/02, under Auditor’s File No. 2002 0507009, records of San Juan County, Washington, from Gregory J. Larson and Jeanette L. Larson, husband and
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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES wife, as Grantor, to San Juan Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Credit Union of the Pacific, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by to , under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. . *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 1/14/2014 Monthly Payments $29,092.70 Late Charges $1,413.04 Lender’s Fees & Costs $0.00 Total Arrearage $30,505.74 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $675.00 Title Report $582.12 Statutory Mailings $29.28 Recording Costs $114.00 Postings $140.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,540.40 Total Amount Due: $32,046.14 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $115,349.60, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 02/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on May 23, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 05/12/14 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 05/12/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 05/12/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Gregory J. Larson 71 Bartel Road Eastsound, WA 98245 Jeanette L. Larson 71 Bartel Road Eastsound, WA 98245 Gregory J. Larson c/o Cawood K. Bebout, Attorney 1023 South 3rd Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Jeanette L. Larson c/o Cawood K. Bebout, Attorney 1023 South 3rd Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Dennis Lee Burman, Trustee RE: BK #11-11667 1103 9th Street Marysville, WA 98270 Dennis Lee Burman, Trustee RE: BK #11-11667 P.O. Box 1620 Marysville, WA 98270 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 11/09/11, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 02/16/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 1/14/2014 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Breanon Miller (425) 586-1900. (TS# 8318.20078) 1002.204335-File No. LEGAL NO. J556736 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. April 23 and May 14, 2014.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AIRPORT ELECTRICAL UPGRADE; OBJECT FREE AREA GRADING FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; TIE-DOWN RELOCATION, AND RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY MARKING AIP PROJECT NO. 3-53-0152-029/030 The Port of Friday Harbor is seeking a qualified contractor for airport electrical upgrade, OFA grading for drainage improvements, relocation of aircraft tie-downs, and marking of the runway and taxiways at Friday Harbor Airport, Friday Harbor, Washington. The major construction elements for the project include: Replacement of the Medium Intensity Runway Lighting System, replacement of the Precision Approach Path Indicators, new Runway End Identifier Lights, new Helipad Lighting, replacement of the Airport Rotating Beacon, airside and landside flood lighting replacement, associated miscellaneous electrical improvements, approximately 6 acres of site grading, runway and taxiway pavement marking, and aircraft tie-down anchor construction. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the Port of Friday Harbor, 204 Front Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, Attention: Phyllis Johnson, and will be received until 3:00 p.m., local time, on May 7, 2014, and then will be publicly opened and read. Bids submitted after the above-specified time shall not be received or opened. Drawings and Specifications (Contract Documents), Addenda, and Plan Holders List for this project are available through the Port of Friday Harbor on-line plan room, free of charge. Access is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to: http://www.bxwa.com and clicking on “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, “Port of Friday Harbor”, and “Projects Bidding”. Bidders must “Register as a Bidder” at www.bxwa.com in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the “Bidders List”. This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents; with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full/partial drawing sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer/take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require further assistance. Drawings and Specifications may be examined at the Port of Friday Harbor, 204 Front Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, and at the offices of the Engineer, Precision Approach Engineering, Inc., 119 Grand Avenue, Suite D, Bellingham, WA 98225-4400, phone (360) 733-1567 A copy of the Documents may be obtained from the Port of Friday Harbor or the Engineer’s Corvallis office, 5125 SW Hout Street, Corvallis, OR 97333, phone (541) 754-0043, upon payment of $50 for each Document. Return of the Documents is not required, and the amount paid for the Documents is nonrefundable. This contract is for a public work subject to the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries, and the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141, et seq). The Bidder must agree that the requirements and conditions of employment be observed and minimum wage rates as established by the U.S. Secretary of Labor or the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, whichever is higher, be paid under the Contract. No bid for a construction contract shall be received or considered by the Port of Friday Harbor unless the Bidder is registered with the Washington State Department of Licenses, as required by RCW 18.27. A mandatory prebid conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2014, at the Friday Harbor Airport, The Tower, 800 Franklin Drive, Friday Harbor, Washington, 98250. NO BID WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM GENERAL CONTRACTOR(S) NOT PRESENT AT THE PREBID CON-
FERENCE. A site visit will follow the prebid conference. For information concerning the proposed work, contact Corley McFarland, Precision Approach Engineering, Inc., phone (360) 733-1567. For an appointment to visit the site of the proposed work, contact David Ryan, Port of Friday Harbor, phone (360) 378-4724. Dated this 16th day of April, 2014 PORT OF FRIDAY HARBOR Marilyn O’Connor, Executive Director LEGAL NO. J555663 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. April 16, 23, 2014.
FIRST PUBLICATION State of Washington Job Order Contract Services Submittal Date: May 13, 2014 12:00pm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Maintenance and Operations, Capital Facilities is requesting qualifications and past performance from Contractors interested in providing Job Order Contract (JOC) services at WSDOT Regional Headquarters, Maintenance Sites, Safety Rest Areas, and at other facility locations throughout the state. The selected Job Order Contractor shall provide indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity construction services including, but not limited to, renovation and repair of roofing systems, HVAC systems, and other facility systems at fixed unit prices. To access the advertisement and submittal information please go to the WSDOT Administrative Contracts web site at: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Business/Contracts/default.htm If you do not have Internet access, please call (360) 705-7547 to obtain a copy of the advertisement. LEGAL NO. J557057 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. April 23, 2014.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In re the Estate of HOBART L. ALTER, Deceased. NO. 14-4-02319-4 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.040) SUSAN M. ALTER, the Personal Representative (PR), has been appointed as PR of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the Decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the PR or the PR’s attorney(s) at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the PR served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c): or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 or RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication of Notice to Creditors: April 23, 2014 Personal Representative: S u s a n M. Alter Attorney for the Personal Representative: Lora L. Brown, WSBA No. 20905 LAW OFFICES OF LORA L. BROWN Address for Mailing or Service: Lora L. Brown LAW OFFICES OF LORA L. BROWN 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000
Seattle, Washington 98101 Court of probate proceedings: King County Superior Court Probate cause number: 14-4-02319-4 SEA LEGAL NO. J557068 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. April 23, 30, May 7, 2014. SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of WILLIAM G. DIXON, Deceased. No.14-4-02173-6 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020,.030 Daniel Robertson Dixon and Paul Grant Dixon and Elizabeth Dixon Le Dorze have been appointed as copersonal representatives (“co-personal representatives”) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the copersonal representatives or the copersonal representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the co-personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: April 16, 2014. Daniel Robertson Dixon and Paul Grant Dixon and Elizabeth Dixon Le Dorze, copersonal representatives Attorneys for co-personal representatives: Thomas C. Gores, WSBA #5425 Perkins Coie LLP 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900 Seattle, Washington 98101-3099 (206) 359-8000 LEGAL NO. J555581 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. April 16, 23, 30, 2014. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Matter of the Estate of: DANIEL DENNIS MARTEL, Deceased. NO. 14-4-05025-7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative (administrator) named below has been appointed as personal representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonpro-
bate assets. Date of first publication: April 16, 2014 Personal Representative: TARA M. MARTEL Dated: 4/3/14 /s/Mary L Stone MARY L. STONE/WSBA#17327 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 623 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-6778 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: San Juan Co. Superior Court, Cause No. 14-4-05025-7 LEGAL NO. J554022 Published in the Journal of the San Juan Islands. April 16, 23, 30, 2014. The San Juan School District is accepting bids for the following surplus equipment and text books. Sealed bids will be accepted until noon, Wednesday April 23, 2014 at the District Administrative Office, 285 Blair Street P.O. Box 458, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. 2 portable volleyball standards Preform eclipse exercise machine Stage railing sections 1- 3X4 window John Deer 955 mower deck and parts 2 square pole light fixtures- 400 watts type 3 2 ladder jacks for 2 rung 12-14 inch planks Tornado floorkeeper, battery powered file cabinets weight storage rack hydraulic chair lift 2 trapezoid tables 8ft x 4ft 2001 panasonic TV sony dvd player metal cart Single stage compressor with ½ hp motor Disk Sander, 1 hp motor Milwaukee Straight Grinder Miscellaneous bolts and screws Pedestal Grinder/Buffer; ½ hp Stick welder, 180 A, missing cable Drafting Table (2), approx. 40” x 30” Bell & Howell 16mm film projectors with accessories. Panasonic vhs player/recorders. Micromatic slide film viewers. Bell & Howell overhead projectors Kodak slide projector/viewer with accessories. 19 - 5 Port Mini Hub Trend Net 1 - Wireless Video Adapter View Sonic 5 - Laptop Docking Stations HP Model EN 489AA 89 - Laptop Docking Stations HP Model EN 488AA 7 - Laptop Docking Stations HP Model EN PA286A 74 - Laptop Docking Station Large Charger HP Model PA112112HC 1 - Laptop Docking Station Large Charger HP Model PPPA012HS 2 - Laptop Docking Station Large Charger HP Model HSTNNHA01 15 - Laptop Docking Stations Small Charger HP Model PPP017L 1 - Laptop Docking Stations Small Charger HP Model PPP017H Textbooks - large selection, older math, science, social studies (call for details) This list is also available on our website, www.sjisd.wednet.edu under Public Notices. Governmental agencies have priority. Contact Maude Cumming, Admin Assistant (360) 378-4133, maudecumming@sjisd.wednet.edu for more information. LEGAL NO. 557265 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. April 23, 2014.
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It was just over a year ago that President Obama proclaimed Washington State’s San Juan Islands “a refuge of scientific and historic treasures and a classroom for generations of Americans.” In line with these educational ideals, Spring Street International School has launched Inland Ocean Studies, an immersive summer program for 14-18 year olds devoted to marine science and maritime ecology. The program’s goal is to introduce inquisitive young people to world-class scientists researching the marine environment of these biologically diverse islands. In the pilot program last summer, students from the islands, Puget Sound region, and across the nation were immersed in field and lab research with scientists and program partners from the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories, SeaDoc Society, National Parks Service, and Northwest Maritime Center. Over the course of the three-week program, high school students were transformed from individuals with a passion for marine biology to a cohesive and effective scientific research team with the ability to analyze data, form opinions, and converse intelligently and confidently. Matt Stepita, a 17-yearold participant from Friday Harbor called the Inland Ocean Studies Program, “A great hands-on learning experience.”
OPALCO MEMBERS…PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN THIS URGENT ISSUE!
OPALCO is at a crossroads. Broadband can do a lot of good. Most everyone wants it…but at what cost? Members/owners of the co-op need to be informed, to be allowed to express their opinions, to vote on any changes to its core purpose. Please consider: › In the Oct. 10th 2012 issue of the San Juan Journal, OPALCO board was quoted as “considering a business plan to expand its fiber-optic network”. 2014, the board is quoted as “we’re working on a business plan”. Does OPALCO’s plan make financial sense? We don’t know, we have not been told. The last plan didn’t. › Much of the meaningful discussion on broadband has been conducted in unannounced meetings and perhaps in Executive Session. We don’t know. Has the board been transparent with its member/owners? Shouldn’t all meetings be conducted “in the open”?
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Continued from page 14 Tickets: $29 adults, $15 students, $5 RUSH. Info, 3783210, www.sjctheatre.org.
Saturday, May 3 Salish Sea Early Music Festival, Grange Hall, 11 a.m. “Simphonie,” featuring harpsichordist Elisabeth Wright, viola da gambist Susie Napper, and Jeffrey Cohan,
baroque flute (See story pg. 12: $15-$20 suggested donation; 18 and under free. Info, 378-6632, www.salishseafestival.org. Poetry Reading: Elizabeth Austen, 7 p.m., library, free. Washington state’s new poet laureate offers a reading of the poetry and verse that helped her rise to the top of her field. Refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library. Info,
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› Should the co-op electric ratepayers subsidize OPALCO’s broadband customers? Will they have a choice? At present, we are told there is no rate structure in place.
YOUR OPINION COUNTS. LEARN MORE AT THIS WEBSITE FOR OPALCO MEMBERS: http://opalcoforum.info/ VOTE YOUR BALLOT!
The program is indeed “hands-on” and also “feet wet”, according to Inland Oceanic Studies Director, Caroline Grauman-Boss. A participant from last summer, Lisa, now a first year biology major at Seattle University, wrote recently: “…the program has definitely given me an advantage! A couple of the labs we had in school reminded me of the research we did. I was very familiar with research and at knowing what to do. It was a great opportunity to have been a part of the program. I learned so much, and it was great to get to know everyone in our group.” This summer, the program will consist of two threeweek sessions (June 21 - July 12 and July 19 - August 9). A seven-week Summer Semester, for which participants can earn two high school science credits, will run from June 21 – August 9. Tuition for three weeks is $3,900. Engaging young people in this work is increasingly imperative, locally and globally. The SISS Inland Ocean Studies Program is appealing to islanders to help “Fund a Future” by sponsoring a promising island student. More information is available on Spring Street International School’s website: http://summer.springstreet. org, or by calling SSIS Inland Ocean Studies Director Caroline Grauman-Boss, 360 378-6393.
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› Will members/owners of the OPALCO co-op be able to approve or disapprove the tens of millions needed for the broadband commitment that OPALCO is planning?
› This is not only a Board Election; it is about the stability of the electric co-op you own and the diligence and conduct of its leaders. Paid for by J.P. Feringer
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378-2798, www.sjlib.org. 24th Annual Children’s Festival, Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Wild Wild West-themed program features activities, dancing, cardboard town, petting zoo, and more, with Karen Quest, whip-crackin’ western act comedian and trick roper extraordinaire (See story, pg. 13); sponsored by Island Rec. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.
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