Journal of the San Juans, January 14, 2015

Local

It’s one a day; limit lowered on salmon catch PAGE 3

Island Scene

Students star in a ‘curious’ production; watch out Mr. Downey Jr. PAGE 9

As I See It

Paradise lost: former marijuana farm employee laments demise of would-be, winning enterprise PAGE 7

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Body found in ruins of fire

New sheriff vows swift change By Scott Rasmussen Journal Editor

By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor

Authorities found human remains inside a Lopez Island home in the aftermath of a fire and series of explosions that lit up the Mud Bay Road neighborhood in the early morning hours of Jan. 5. Although the body was burned beyond recognition, according to the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department, the remains are believed to be that of the homeowner. “The only thing we can say for sure right now is that there was a fire and that there was a person inside,” Sheriff Ron Krebs said. “It was a very hot fire.” Krebs said the home was completely destroyed. He described the building, at 3146 Mud Bay Road, as a two-plus bedroom home that’s somewhat larger in size than a cabin. The owner of the home is John Robert Droubay, according to county assessor records. Krebs said that officers are working with presumed family members of the deceased so the body can be properly identified. DNA samples are being provided to aid in the identification, he said. Firefighters, deputies and emergency medical personnel to the scene after receiving a 911 call at about 1:30 a.m. Monday. The caller reportedly alerted dispatchers about the fire and series of loud explosions. See FIRE, Page 5

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Deadlines are nothing new at the assessor’s office. But the responsibility for ensuring those deadlines are met is now in the hands of someone new. John Kulseth, an 11-year department veteran and former chief appraiser, took over the reins at the first of the year with the endorsement of his predecessor and nose to the grindstone, and knowing all too well that whatever changes he’d like to make will have to wait. At least until the first 60 days of 2015 have come and gone. “We have to calculate the levies for all the taxing district by Jan. 15,” said Kulseth, who began a first-ever foray as an elected official at the start of the year. “We can’t do that until we have all the property values and the final assessments are done. People can change the ‘nature’ of their property and make real estate transactions all the way through December 31. And, there’s always a flurry of activity in December.” Property tax statements must be mailed by mid-February. The assessor’s office must first

Newly elected San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs takes the oath of office, administered by Superior Court Judge Don Eaton, Jan. 5 at the county courthouse.

Pot farm folds under opposition

San Juan Sungrown owner David Rice inspects the progress of a budding crop inside a greenhouse at the embattled marijuana production facility on San Juan Island’s westside.

By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor

At the height of production, San Juan Sun Grown had as many as 16 employees. Now, it has none. Besieged by lawsuits and faced with a new round of regulatory hurdles, the embattled marijuana producer shutdown “active operations” at its westside facility on San Juan Island in mid-December. Company owner David Rice said the cost of looming legal battles

See CHANGE, Page 4

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and weight of regulatory uncertainty proved too much for the fledgling enterprise to overcome. “We are in the process of transition and have laid off our San Juan Island production staff,” he said. Meanwhile, the San Juan County Council on Monday held

the first of two workshops in which it will gather information to consider whether to impose a six-month “emergency” moratorium on the processing of land-use and building permits See OPPOSITION, Page 5

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Gifts help extend San Juan ‘safety net’ By Gary Franklin

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he realtors and staff of Windermere San Juan Island once again will contribute to the island community that we all are so grateful to be a part of. On this occasion, a check in the amount of $1,000 will be presented to the Friday Harbor Food Bank for their significant efforts of providing food for those in need. For more than 25 years, Windermere realtors have set aside

Windermere Foundation donates $1K to Food Bank, and to Family Resource Center a portion of every single transaction for the Windermere Foundation. At the end of each year, the team meets to apportion these funds to island non-profits which are serving the needs of our neighbors and community members. The Friday Harbor Food Bank was selected to receive funds from the Windermere Foundation because it feeds an average of 120 households each week, or more than 1,000 individuals each month. And, the number of those needing assistance continues to grow. “It was important for us to step up and help this organization, especially during this time of year. It was a unanimous ‘Yes’ vote,” Denece Kost answered, when asked about the selection process. “It is always difficult to choose one, since we have so many needy organizations.” Gary Franklin, managing broker for Windermere Real Estate enthusiastically added, “With a busy season in progress, our realtors took time to give back to the community in this special way. With an increase in food cost and a

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Above: Far right; Windermere San Juan Island’s Gary Franklin presents a $1,000 check to crew of the Friday Harbor Food Bank, from left, Allen Messick, Carol Legate, Joyce Sobel, Mark Schwinge, Pat Vanest and student intern Isaiah Billings. Left, Franklin presents a $1,000 check to San Juan Island Family Resource Center’s Jennifer Armstrong, director, and Cindy Gutierrez, office manager.

decrease in funding-program assistance, the Food Bank is in need of our support, now more than ever.” For more information on the Windermere Foundation or to find out how your organization can participate contact Franklin at the Windermere office, 360-378-3600, or at Windermeresji.com or the company’s Facebook Page.

Realtors association disbanded, but still business as usual By Merri Ann Simonson Special to the Journal

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he realtors on San Juan and Lopez islands voted to dis-

solve the San Juan County Association of Realtors in 2015 and become realtor members at large of the state association.

The decision to dissolve was due, in large part, to new core standards established by the National Association of Realtors

(NAR) that were adopted in May 2014. Those standards included additional accounting regulations, an increase in state reporting, new duties for staff and the board of directors, more travel and per diem along with increase state meeting participation. For our association, we would have needed a fulltime staff member. The board of directors concluded that the annual dues

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would most likely double in size to fund compliance with the new s t a n dards. Merri Ann T h e Simonson p u r pose of the new core standards, as developed by NAR, is to

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increase the operational function of the management team of each association across the country; to become more uniform as to daily operation, to consolidate smaller associations into larger ones, to create a higher level of accounting methods and board function. NAR desired all of the associations to have fulltime staff with increased continued education requirements. As realtor members at large of the Washington State Association, the agents that work for Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands, Windermere Real Estate San Juan and Islands Group Sotheby’s International Realty are all still realtors. We are bound to comply with the realtor code of ethics as well as the rules and regulations of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. There is no change in our business operations. Our community will not notice any SOLD change as the three brokerage firms intend to continue funding the member’s historic contributions for local scholarships, Animal Protection Society, holiday families, and our food bank. The level of commitment from realtor members will continue on. Members currently serve on various boards, work with non-profit organizations, and volunteer their time to the community. The San Juan County Association was formed in See BUSINESS, Page 3

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One’s the limit: state scales back per day salmon catch Recreational fishermen will be allowed to keep no more than one salmon per day in the San Juan Islands beginning Monday, Jan. 12. State fishery managers lowered the daily limit—down from two fish per day—to lessen the sport fishery’s impact on stocks of concern. Fishing in the San Juans, also known as Marine Area 7, proved to be not only productive, but “really good” in the month of December, according to Ryan Lothrop, a biologist with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Anglers in Marine Area 7 are required to release any chinook salmon not specifically marked with a clipped adipose fin, which signifies it as a hatchery fish. Because some wild chinook do not survive after being caught and released, they are counted as part of the management guideline of 7,775 total chinook encounters during the winter fishery. As of Dec. 28, anglers in Marine Area 7 had kept or released a total of 4,060 chinook, according to WDFW preliminary estimates. “We’re taking this step now in an effort

to keep the fishery open as long as possible while staying within our conservation objectives,” Lothrop said. The Marine Area 7 fishery will be monitored by WDFW through April 30, the date of its scheduled closure. It could close at an earlier date if the management guideline is met prior to the scheduled closing date. Updates about the fishery are available at the WDFW Fishing Hotline (360-9022500) or the WDFW website: www.wdfw. wa.gov.

San Juan EMTs jump-start fundraiser

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San Juan Island EMTs will donate $80,000 to kick-start a fundraising campaign for purchase of a new ambulance on behalf of San Juan Emergency Medical Services. At a meeting in December, members of the San Juan Island Emergency Medical Technician Association voted to donate up to $80,000 toward the purchase of the new ambulance, the cost of which is anticipated to range $140,000 to $160,000. The EMT Association will seek community donations to help cover the balance of the purchase price, according to a Jan. 7 association press release. "Our primary response ambulance is 14 years old and the secondary units are even older," the association notes in the press release. "The aging vehicles are in need of replacement." The association cited the budgetary constraints now faced by EMS following defeat of its proposed property tax in November as well as the need of a new ambulance as driving forces for the fundraising campaign. It will tap donations previously received, including a sizable gift from the late Dodie Gann, to kick-start the donation drive. A state certified 501-C3, the EMT association is a charitable organization governed by its own executive officers and operates independently of San Juan EMS, San Juan Island hospital district, Island Air Ambulance and Peace Island Medical Center. The association consists of ® volunteer EMTs and paramedics that serve San Juan Island. For more about the fundraising campaign or to make a tax-deductible donation, contact EMT association president Karl Kuetzing at, SanJuanEMTs@gmail.com.

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tion was too small to absorb practical for us to merge over the increase in expense. with another association. 45 years Further, we understand Continued from page 2 — Editor’s note: A full-time numerous small associa- San Juan Island resident since Hand signed 1968 and most members tions across the country 1995, Merri Ann Simonson had served at least once, if have decided to either is managing broker and sales “Cascade Abalone”© not more, as a board6, memDate: January 2015 merge with a larger associa- manager of Coldwell Banker ber, officer or on various tion or dissolve as we did. San Juan Island. To: The Journal and the Sounder Dan & Diane Levin Originals Logistically, it wasn’t committees. Tim Gambrell 50 First Street • PO Box 1309 served as the association’s Friday Harbor, WA 98250 executive 23 years. Please for publish ONE time 3Sherlock columns X 3 ½” inWatson both the Journal and the Sounder in issues published for 360-378-2051 & time travel! During theoflast holiday www.heartoftheislands.com the week January 14, 2015 and bill to the Department of Community Development. gathering most members Friday Harbor High School Drama Group presents: felt sad that the association Thanks! Lisahowever, Brownwe The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes was dissolving; all agreed that our associaThursday-Sunday, Jan 15-18 • San Juan Community Theatre

SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Lottery The San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) will be accepting applications for Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permits to be allowed in 2015 pursuant to Ordinance No. 51-2008 and Resolution No. 59–2009, until the close of business February 9, 2015. All ADU Lottery Applications must be submitted on the DCD ADU Lottery Application Form. This form is available on the San Juan County Web site at www.sanjuanco.com/dcd or can be provided by DCD. Completed application forms can be filed in person at the DCD office during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm (except holidays), at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, Washington, or by mail at P.O. Box 947, and must be submitted with the fee amount of $245. Any ADU Lottery Application received by CD&P after 4:30 pm on Monday, February 9, 2015, will be ineligible for the lottery, but will be added, in the order received, to the appropriate waitlist at a position at the end of the waitlist established on February 9, 2015. If it is questionable whether your property qualifies for an ADU permit, please contact Annie Matsumoto-Grah at (360) 370-7585. A total of nine (9) permits will be available for the construction of new ADUs and two (2) permits will be available for the conversion of existing accessory structures, which have legally existed for no less than five years, to an ADU. 2015 ADU Permits will be issued by lottery which will take place on March 2, 2015. This drawing is open to the public and the exact time and place this will be conducted will be published on the DCD website at www.sanjuanco.com/dcd ten days prior to the drawing. The complete 2014 ADU Lottery Procedures can be found at www.sanjuanco.com/dcd. Questions regarding the application procedure and requirements can be addressed to DCD staff either by phone at (360) 378-2354 or by email at dcd@sanjuanco.com.

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Change: Continued from page 1 finish its task before the treasurer can get those statements in the mail. Newly elected Treasurer Rhonda Pederson also inherited an assortment of deadlines to keep track of. She uses an electronic calendar and relies on her predecessor’s as well to remain mindful of the many tasks and dates that can’t be missed. A longtime county employee and former auditor’s office chief accountant, Pederson begins her first-ever elected tenure well-versed with fiscal operations and systems at work in the county and knowing that the duties of cataloging and oversight of tax monies is the part the job which will take time to master. To become more familiar with that aspect of the office, Pederson opted to spend vacation time shadowing her predecessor before the close of 2014. “The first 60 days I think will mostly be about making sure I don’t forget to do something I’m supposed to,” Pederson said. “Everyone makes mistakes, we’re all human. But it’s still hard to swallow that I’ll end up making a mistake.”

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Kulseth and Pederson join Sheriff Ron Krebs as first-time San Juan County elected officials. Each is slated to serve a four-year term at the top of their respective departments, and together they will manage roughly $6.6 million in budgeted expenses and supervise about 45 employees in 2015 (the sheriff oversees various budgets totaling roughly $4.8 million and the treasurer will oversee a $2.3 million “trust fund” in 2015, a newly created account within the county budget). PedersonoathThe three first-time public office holders join five veteran elected department heads that all begin a new four-year term in 2015: Auditor Milene Henley, County Clerk Joan White, County Councilman Jamie Stephens (Lopez/Shaw), District Court Judge Stewart Andrew and Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord. After a total of eight years in office, Henley, who spent the entirety of her prior professional career in the private sector, mostly self-employed in financial services, begins a third term with a more-seasoned perspective of the public arena’s inner-workings than she had when she first took office back in 2007. Patience and cooperation are key, and change typically occurs in steps, she said, not all at once. “Nothing happens fast in government and that’s by design,” Henley said. “That’s because government is supposed to represent all the people.” Although the pace of change could prove discouraging, she offers this advice to the newly elected: “Keep your eye on the goal and don’t be deterred by the bureaucracy.” Still, the centerpiece of the Krebs campaign in the race for

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First-time elected officials Rhonda Pederson, treasurer, left, and John Kulseth, assessor take the oath office Jan. 5 in Superior Court.

sheriff was a need for change. Islanders may expect nothing less after handing him the election with a 64-percent margin of victory. Since taking office, Krebs has initiated several changes he believes will help “rebuild the foundation of the department.” Krebs said the sworn officers have all read and signed a “mission, vision and values,” statement, equivalent to a “code of ethics” that will serve as a tool to measure “how we conduct ourselves.” The office now operates with a single training officer and detective Brent Johnson has been appointed undersheriff, the department’s second in command. KulsethoathHe said discussions have been renewed with other public safety agencies that could lead to full-scale use of the Sentinel, the newly acquired, multi-purpose public safety boat. Use of the 38-foot boat, featuring greater firefighting capacity, landing capability, weather protection and speed, and paid for by a $600,000-plus federal grant, has been restricted by the lack of coordinated and adequate polices, procedures and training. Krebs intends to quickly mend a strained relationship with prosecutors by providing them with better, more complete reports of cases likely to end up in court. He’s instituted bi-weekly meetings of department command staff. The pieces are all there, Krebs maintains, with dedicated, skilled and hard-working officers, dispatchers and employees, and that the task is getting everyone onboard and headed in the same direction. “I’ve been working pretty diligently the last two months to figure out what steps we can take to raise the professionalism and morale of the department,” he said. “And I think that’s going to happen real fast.”

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Opposition: Cont. from page 1 for marijuana-related facilities. The potential of a moratorium follows an outcry by some islanders and concerns raised by several council members that local rules on agricultural uses are insufficient to safeguard against impacts of pot production’s new frontier. The second workshop is slated for Jan. 26. In the meantime, applications for agricultural-use permits will continue to be evaluated under rules as they exist today, according to Sam Gibboney, director of Community Development and Planning Department. “We’ll be working with the council and waiting on its direction in evaluating what changes, if any, are needed,” Gibboney said. In early December, the county hearings examiner overturned San Juan Sun Grown’s land-use permit and revoked its building permit as well, ruling that county planners erred by not adequately evaluating impacts of the facility on surrounding properties. In the decision, prompted by an appeal filed by neighbors of the Mitchell Bay area grow operation, the examiner cited noise, odor, traffic and pesticide use as the kind of impacts that required better evaluation. Friday Harbor-based attorney Douglas Strandburg, representing neighbors of the marijuana-grow facility, said the lawsuit over use of Fieldstone Stone Road, a privately owned and shared gravel driveway, will proceed even if the operation is said to have shut down. The dispute centers on an easement that reportedly prohibits commercial use of the shared road and, Strandburg notes, no assurances have been given that Sun Grown’s commercial activity has ceased. “This is not about a marijuana operation,” he said. “It’s about an easement for use of the road.” Rice said San Juan Sun Grown’s products were well-received and the company gained a foothold in the marketplace in the first

few months since its business license was approved by the state Liquor Control Board, and it began actively marketing and delivering island-grown products to various retailers, including Orcas Island’s Token Herb, the only retail pot shop open for business in the San Juan Islands. “In the short-term it’s not an issue for us on the retail side,” Token Herb owner Theron Soderlund said of Sun Grown’s demise. “But we do have a severe issue with any countywide moratorium. It’s impacting our economy, not just us, employees, taxes and the economy, all of it. There’s already regulations in effect that mitigate impacts.” The process of creating the marijuanagrow operation, situated on a one-acre parcel of a 76-acre farm owned by Jenny Rice, sister of David Rice, began nearly two years ago. It’s one of three marijuana production facilities on San Juan. David Rice said the company invested nearly $1.5 million into building the facility and other business-related expenses, like paying contractors and wages, between August of 2013 and August 2014. Still, he said the prudent course is to shut down the Fieldstone Road facility given the facility remains only half-built, with only four of a would-be nine greenhouses in operation, that new hurdles would have to be met because of the hearings examiner ruling and the formidable costs of fighting the neighbors’ lawsuits. A legal defense has recently been created to aid Jenny Rice in her courtroom battle, her brother said. While the legal battle over use of the shared road may be unique, Rice said the county’s regulatory turnabout remains hard to swallow. “We felt comfortable moving forward on a 76-acre property that’s zoned for agricultural use,” Rice said. “The planning department was clear with us that we’d be treated as agriculture. The idea that you grow a crop and nobody will be able to smell it, well, it’s just so onerous.”

Fire: Continued from page 1 According the sheriff ’s department, an initial investigation at the scene revealed nothing that appeared “suspicious” in nature. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and a forensics investigation of the remains will be conducted by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner, Krebs said. Mud Bay is located at southeast end of the island, near the area known as Islandale. Mud Bay Road is the primary route connecting the south end to Lopez Village, the island’s commercial core and cultural center.

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Know your Island walks return After a brief hiatus, Know Your Island Walks return Sat., Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. Meet Mike Vouri, historian and chief of interpretation for San Juan Island National Historical Park, and “take a hike with Mike” before he retires. Hear about the pig war and if you think you’ve heard it all before, you better listen up. Vouri keeps learning more and new aspects of island history—walk and hear what he’s found out. Meet and park at American Camp main parking lot. Total walking distance will be two miles. Terrain is on a park trail and is rated as moderate. Dogs allowed on leashes only. The walk will go on rain or shine.

Town seeks two for historic review board The Town of Friday Harbor is seeking two people to fill openings on the Historic Preservation Review Board. The position is unpaid and requires two evenings per month to help preserve Friday Harbor’s rural character. The five unpaid citizen board members who make up the board are appointed by the mayor to help guide the Town and the owners of historic properties toward preservation of historic buildings for contemporary use. For information about board duties and responsibilities, or to submit a resume, visit www.fridayharbor.org or contact Sandy Strehlou, the historic preservation review board coordinator, at 378-2810,

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The worst thing about OPALCO’s new “rate structure” is how grossly unfair it is. For example: With the higher “facility charge” added to the kWh charge a typical small user of 400 kWh per month would pay $34.00 for power plus the $38.90 facility charge, a total of $72.90 divided by 400 equals 18.2 cents per kWh. A heavy user of 1500 kWh would pay a total of $166.40, divided by 1500 equals only 11 cents per kWh. (The actual cost to OPALCO of delivering this power is less than 12 cents per kWh.) In effect, OPALCO is punishing the poor, the thrifty, part-time residents and those trying to “do their part” by saving energy. At the same time they’re subsidizing the heavy users, (dare I say “the wealthy”). OPALCO has always done this to some extent, but now they’re making it much worse. There’s lots of ways to arrange prices to be fair to all users. Remember, OPALCO is a cooperative: “non-profit, memberowned, democratically controlled, etc., etc..” None of this is true now, if it ever was. Cooperatives began 200 years ago as a way to protect common folk from the exactions of greedy merchants and corporations, but OPALCO is running just like any ordinary corporation, always seeking more sources of wealth to

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appropriate, usually from those with the least to spare. They didn’t hesitate to violate state law (RCW 24.06) or their own bylaws (Article VIII Sect. 3) when they decided, on a whim, to get into the internet supply business and to lay all the cost on the members without getting the required permission. An electrical cooperative would be a great thing to have in SJC. We should see what we can do to turn OPALCO into a real one. STEVE LUDWIG Lopez Island

Forget the rants, it’s time for ‘raves’

Two more “Raves” for Friday Harbor groups this New 2015 Year. n Printonyx: people are always helpful, capable, amazing, with their kindness and efficiency and product. n The volunteer firemen: I see you practicing in the dark, in the evening… under inclement weather conditions. You are appreciated. FRANCIE HANSEN San Juan Island

Island agriculture under assault

My father James McRae, grew up farming on San Juan Island. Although he passed away in 1975 I will always remember him telling me that he had the best childhood a person could have. My mom, Flossie Mullis McRae, grew up in the Town of Friday Harbor, but even so raised chickens, sheep, and ate from a

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kitchen garden and family orchard. I have benefitted all my life from the farms on San Juan Island. The way I see it agriculture is a very large part of what makes island living a quality way of life. I fully support retaining and building on the quality of life our local agriculture provides for us by supporting agricultural endeavors, including the growing of cannabis and the use of greenhouses. Therefore I am against the proposed moratorium on growing cannibus in San Juan County. We should be supporting the success of a diversified agriculture not standing in it’s way. PEGGY SUE MCRAE San Juan Island

Shelter stoked by ‘Spirit of Giving’

On behalf of the pets and staff at the animal shelter, I’d like to thank everyone who participated in our Holiday Giving Tree at Islander’s Bank. Thanks to your generosity our animals have new cozy blankets, treats, toys, food and some generous cash donations as well. Your kindness is appreciated by all of us. JAN MURPHY Friday Harbor APS

Disappointed by end of better biz

The following is a letter enclosed in what was to be the last paycheck of the employees of San Juangrown: To all employees of San Juan Sungrown Firstly, let me take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who

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joined our company and helped produce some of the highest quality, most wellbranded, unique and sustainable grown marijuana in Washington state. It truly has been a pleasure meeting and being able to employ all of you. For the dedication, hard work, and excitement you showed to this new industry, and to me personally, I am sincerely grateful. It is therefore with great regret that I must inform you San Juan Sungrown will be permanently ceasing active operations on San Juan Island, effective immediately. Vigorous opposition from those against marijuana production near them, or on San Juan Island period, mixed with the local business environment simply proved too much to overcome. The burden of these continuing challenges unfortunately left no other choice. It is my great hope that all of you will easily transition into the next phase of

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employment and life, and that the short time we were able to work together was one you enjoyed. To the extent that myself, and family are able, we will help in the search for new and alternative employment to those seeking it. May blessings and health be upon you and all of those you love. With great respect, David Rice, Owner, San Juan Sungrown, LLC ... Having worked on the island in the restaurant business for some 20-odd years, the opportunity to finally land a good-paying, year-round job with San Juan Sungrown was for me the light at the end of the tunnel. For the first time, I landed a job in November. Prospects for the future suddenly became a reality. Imagine my disappointment at receiving this letter (above). Once again, I am faced with struggling to make

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ends meet until spring, when the tourist season begins again. I find it hard to understand why this happened. Marijuana has been legalized, with I-502 approved in our county by some 68 percent, the highest in any county in Washington state. Yet, the “reefer madness” hysteria has prevailed at the expense of year-round, full-time employment for 16 people. BILL COOPER San Juan Island

Our community at the crossroads

1) Cannabis farming is farming. If grown in a greenhouse it needs the things any plant needs, just like a tomato. Overregulation and restriction of cannabis due to the effects of aesthetic, smell, noise, traffic, neighbors complaining etc., has a direct effect on all farming See LETTERS, Page 7

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OPINION

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As I See It

Editorial

Reservations? Case of economic un-development Promise of full-time work in frontier It’s the rage industry dashed in paradise lost

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t’s a few minutes after 7 a.m. on a Saturday morning and only about 20 cars are in line for the 8:05 sailing for Anacortes. So, how do we end up as No. 12 on overload? Simple, no reservation. If you thought that you had time to ease into getting familiar and adept with the whole reservation rigmarole over the next few months, or before demand really starts to peak with the arrival of spring, well, think again. Your neighbors have passed you by. Love it or hate it—maybe your feelings run somewhere in between—the reservation system for ferry travel in the San Juan Islands is making waves. It’s proven to be even more popular than even we might have imagined at this point in time (the ferry crew did manage to fit all the cars without reservations onboard that 8:05 a.m. sailing, the day the Seahawks hosted the Carolina Panthers... but just barely). We will risk at repeating ourselves and encourage each and every islander to get online and create a reservation account, and to not only experiment with but become proficient at making reservations; procrastinate at your own risk.

Letters:

Continued from page 6 practices in our county. It sets a precedent. A moratorium on greenhouse installation for cannabis is not the answer. 2) The “Right to Farm Act” was intended to prevent nuisance lawsuits from shutting down farms, to protect us from ourselves when urban sprawl inches toward rural lands. An ugly lawsuit is in the works. A small group of wealthy neighbors are suing Jenny Rice for farming horses as well as cannabis on an agriculturalzoned property. This is gentrification at it’s ugliest, bullying and blatant hypocrisy; it sickens me to learn how she has been treated. The four lawsuits, in short, stem from a poorly written road easement and now ask for a cut of her profits, aptly called “unjust enrichment”. They will continue squeezing until she has nothing left. If you think you want to farm in San Juan County beware—if such litiga-

tion continues. We must be forward-thinking when regulating farms and infrastructure. Our Government needs to step in to support our farming enterprises. 3) This is a perception issue. One acre of land was leased for this particular cannabis farm, surrounded by trees, no lights installed, the rest is used for a pasture and hay. This whole predicament has become bigger than cannabis and moratoriums. The actions of the neighbors mentioned above and consequences thereof are far reaching. This will negatively impact the spirit of neighborliness here in the islands that we count on. This is how communities divide. It is unjust when the folks with the deepest pockets win. This is bad for business, not fair nor intelligent for our future. Let’s be careful. My family has lived and worked here over eight generations. LISA & JIM LAWRENCE San Juan Island

By Wyatt Stein

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am a former employee of San Juan Sun Grown, which, at this point, most readers probably know as the legal cannabis producers who have been facing the brunt of I-502 and N.I.M.B.Y-laden opposition in San Juan County. I am writing to share my story which, due to legal restraints, has been kept dormant until now. After working a long season doing endangered bird surveys for the Oregon Department of Forestry on the Oregon coast, I followed a job that was offered to me by a dear friend. The career in question… assistant horticulturist for a legal cannabis production facility on San Juan Island. Needless to say I was ecstatic for this fortuitous opportunity to work in the most beautiful of settings while under the guise of a beloved friend. Little did I know, getting the wheels of a tier-3 production facility moving is a task reserved only for the omnipotently motivated, or clinically insane. The daily hurdles that we maneuvered through kept us all fully engaged and dedicated to our mission. Being a student of the environmental sciences and lifelong botanist, the challenges that we overcame were a dream come true. However, unknown to me at the time, I would find the true value of this new chapter in my life, not only in the work I was doing, but in the love and wonderfully unique feeling that the people of Friday Harbor bestowed upon me. Over the course of four months San Juan Sun Grown's workforce grew from a tired four people, to a vibrant and bustling 16. Not to mention all the contractors that were hired daily to complete work that was to be inspected regularly by county code enforcers (electrical, heating, plumbing, etc.) Fast forward now to early December. The bird surveyor from Oregon (me) has fully settled

into a beautiful, but modest, house on the outskirts of Friday Harbor. San Juan Sun Grown has now, not only established itself as a trusted and reputable producer of legal cannabis in Washington, but the workforce who started it has developed into a family. We helped each other when it was needed, we kept each other company when times got lonely. Contributed photo I had just started getting Wyatt Stein the resources available to launch a small-scale toolmaking and blade-smithing business out of my garage, something I've always loved as a hobby but was fully considering as a business and contribution to the community of artists on San Juan Island. This, of course, was all before I got the letter. In an instant all that we had worked for was gone. All packaged up neatly in a formal business letter. Everybody laid off. No more jobs, end of story. The reason? Sued by neighbors over a road easement dispute. The revenue we generated was not enough to keep up with the attorneys’ fees associated with the lawsuits dealt to us by our neighbors. I feel like all the good people of Friday Harbor that welcomed me into their world deserve an explanation as to why 16 residents and contributors to the local economy are now jobless and/or displaced. It saddens me to write this but I have since moved on; San Juan Island and the people of Friday Harbor will always be in my heart. Thank you to everyone that accepted me, I sincerely wish I was still among you. — Editor’s note: Wyatt Stein, a graduate of Portland State University, with a degree in environmental studies, lives now in Vietnam, and hopes to land a job there teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City.

Better off to prepare for the inevitable By Mariluz Villa

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was in my 30s when my grandparents died. I was devastated. My mom was suddenly elsewhere taking care of her parents and my main source of childcare had vanished. In retrospect, I had no idea what my mom was going through as she coped with the death of her parents. I could only think of what their passing meant to me. My grandfather died first, quite suddenly. My grandmother followed three months later. They had been married nearly 60 years. From my point of view, it was quite romantic that they followed each other so closely. In retrospect, I had no idea how entirely non-romantic their passing actually was. My mom, bless her heart, has no stomach for anything medical. When my grandmother was in the process of dying, my mom basically did whatever the doctors suggested. The end result was that her darling mother, usually so in control of things, died in a hospital and in great pain, neither of which she wanted. How could this have been avoided or at least mitigated? Plainly, death cannot be avoided. What’s the saying? There is nothing sure in life but death

Hospice workshops reveal easier course for elder care and taxes? Well, added onto that should be “forms." There is nothing sure in life but death, taxes and forms to fill out. Sadly, my grandmother had never filled out the forms Mariluz Villa needed these days to die a comfortable death at home, surrounded by family. She and my mom never had any discussions about what was desired for end-of-life care. Who knew? Hospice of San Juan launches a new series of workshops this month to help people take control of that part of life that nearly no one knows how to approach comfortably. It’s called “Coping with Change.” San Juan Island Library kindly provides space for the workshops, which will be held on the third Wednesday of each month, and gradually has been building up quite a wonderful literary resource on endof-life care.

Each month, we will offer a topic that addresses fundamental information needs, so that residents of the islands may take back some control over their lives, and the lives of their loved ones (or those they are responsible for). So those forms: POLST, Advanced Directives, Powers of Attorney (did you know that there are multiple kinds that work in some situations and not others?). How do you find them? How do they get filled out? Why do they matter? And, when do they apply? On Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m., you may go to the Library and find out. Cyrus Field, resident of Shaw Island and an attorney with over 20 years of experience in elder care issues, will discuss those forms and how you may use them to make sure that end-oflife not be synonymous with end of control. When coping with change, sometimes the best approach is to meet challenges head on. Come and find out how to do just that. In retrospect, it’s something I wish my mom and grandmother had been able to do. — Editor’s note: Mariluz Villa, president of Hospice of San Juan board of directors, is board certified in internal and geriatric medicine, as well as in hospice and palliative care.

OBITUARIES

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Corinne Page Carter: Aug. 9, 1924— Jan. 4, 2015 Corinne Page Carter left this life on Jan. 4, 2015. She was 90 years old. Born in Seattle, Corinne lived all her “growing up” years in Magnolia and attended Queen Anne High School. She often shared memories of wild rides down Queen Anne hill to attend football games or other events. Going to the beach was also a fond memory, as was visiting the ships with her father and her cousin, who was a merchant mariner. Following school, Corinne worked for the Alaska Steamship Company. There she met Margaret McRea and Irene Spangler, who became good friends. Margaret introduced her to Alan Carter, a friend from her home town of Friday Harbor, and love blossomed. They married and moved to F.H. in 1945, where they lived the remainder of their 60-plus year marriage. Corinne was a member of the Study Club, Evening Guild at the Presbyterian Church and the Yacht Club. She and Alan enjoyed many years of boating, traveling, including trips to China and Russia with the People to People program and adventures with friends and family. She was very fond of card games, especially bridge, and the friends she made over the years.

Corinne was pre-deceased by Alan, and is survived by their children, Mary Corinne (Candy) Dossett, husband Paul; Christine Page Hagen, husband Art; Dennie Alan Carter, wife Cindy, along with six beloved grandchildren; James, Douglas, Matthew, Nathan, Emilia (Emy) and Lisa, and two great grandchildren, Makena and Emerson (Emmy). A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, 1 p.m. Contributed photo In lieu of flowers, donaCorrine Carter tions may be made to Hospice of San Juan, PO Box 1434, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or a charity of your choice. — Family of Corrine Carter

PUBLIC MEETINGS Ferry Advisory Committee, Jan. 14, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n Port of Friday Harbor Commission, Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m., San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front St. n SJC Hearing Examiner, Jan. 15, 10 a.m., Key Bank Garden Room (lower level), 95 Second St., Friday Harbor n Friday Harbor Town Council, Jan. 15, noon, Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St. n Land Bank Commission, Jan. 16, 8:30 a.m., Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash St. n SJC Planning Commission, Jan. 16, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n Marine Resources Committee, Jan. 21, 8:30-10:30 a.m., County Meeting Room, Orcas Landing. n Building Advisory Council , Jan. 22, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Fire District No. 3 station, 1011 Mullis St. n Port of Friday Harbor Commission, Jan. 28, 4-6 p.m., San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front St. n

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11. "___ to Billie Joe" 12. "i" lid 13. Strip 20. A specific violin (abbrev.) 22. Nearby 24. Like some arms 25. Baker's dozen? 26. "Bingo!" 29. Salem's home 30. Object passed by relay runners 31. Bit 32. One’s area of expertise 33. Big ___ Conference 35. "Guilty," e.g. 36. Released after money received 37. Poets' feet 38. Polymers used in

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Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty ranges from 1-5 (easy) 6-10 (moderate) and 11-15 (hard). Today’s puzzle is level 12. Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 16

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ISLAND SCENE

What’s Happening! Wednesday, Jan. 14 Community Dinner, High School Cafeteria, 5:30 p.m. Food for Thought Program serves greek style menu of gyros, souvlaki, hummus & more. Adults, $12, children, $6, by donation. Info, www.sjisd. wednet.edu Get Familiar with your Tablet/Smartphone, Library, 5:30 p.m., free. Learn how to download & use apps. Bring charged device & passwords. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org Mike Vouri Presents: Indian Slaves Raid, Library, 7 p.m., free. Local historian presents his latest research on slave raids & Native Americans. 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

Thursday, Jan. 15 IMA Artists’ Registry Show, IMA, 540 Spring St., 11-5 p.m., Thurs.Mon. Annual showcase in new IMA gallery, museum. Info, 370-5177, r.parks@sjima.org Community Wellness Night, 285 Spring St., 6:30 p.m. Free. 15-minute clothed treatments, massage, energy work, herbal consultations. Info, 378-3637, lavenderadayspa@gmail.com Whiteley Lecture Series, Friday Harbor Labs Commons, 7 p.m. Jacques White of ‘Long Live the Kings’ talks about why salmon populations are in peril. Info, www.sjnature.org Literary Salon with Laurie Orton, Library, 7 p.m., free. Unlike a

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ot quite young enough to be their peers, not quite old enough to be their parents. Still, Friday Harbor High School drama coach Jenni Merritt has a way with teenagers. She’s addressed by name in tones that reflect comfort, and trust. When that particular type of vanity only teenage girls possess comes out, she squashes it quickly with a delicate force. Merritt is preparing high school students for the stage, but also for life beyond the classroom. “I’ve watched them grow into this image I envisioned,” she said “I’m really excited to see these kids shine.” Directed by Merritt and starring strictly high school students, the FHHS drama group presents “The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes,” a contemporary take on the classic tales of literature’s most famous detective. The curtain opens Jan. 15 at San Juan Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. But don’t expect the textbook version of Sherlock Holmes productions, the play is full of post-modern twists and illustrious characters from history books and iconic novels. In fact, Sherlock and Watson haven’t even solved their first case…yet. It’s 1880 and H.G Wells is building his Journal photos / Emily Greenberg time machine. He’s been recruited to edit a novel for Arthur Conan Doyle, but he Director Jenni Merritt. loses it. Hiring Holmes and Watson to find the manuscript, the pair scours the city but come up empty. Pressure’s on as the novelist’s uptight secretary, Miss Pinchley, badgers Wells for the edits. A fast paced first scene sets the stage. Watson and Sherlock are discussing their preliminary findings, or lack thereof, with Wells when they hear their landlady calling. Rent is due. Hesitantly Wells shoos them inside his laboratory, which is behind a closed door. Holmes and Watson stumble into the time machine and are transported to a modern-day mental institution where the patients all have delusions of grandeur. The patients all have one thing in common—they think they’re famous personalities. Holmes and Watson fit right in. When a murder happens at the institution, there’s only two people fit to solve the crime. “I love that it’s a comedy,” said Essine Kilpatrick-Boe, who plays Queen Victoria (well, the person who thinks she’s Queen Victoria). “There’s so much interaction, and person-to-person banter.” The students have shown serious dedication to the play, beginning rehearsal as early as October, slowly increasing rehearsal time up from two hours, and running lines amongst themselves over winter break, Merritt said. It’s not just the actors who have made the show come together, the tech crew deserves credit as well for painting sets, Summer Fox plays Lizzie Borden.

From left, Zach Fincher portrays H.G. Wells, and Brian Fleming plays Watson.

applying makeup, running sound and lights. “We keep it organized behind the scenes,” Jessie Pachutta said, a student on the technical crew. “We do everything the actors don’t do.” Parents have helped, too. Moms have organized costumes. Dads have helped execute set design with power tools. Perhaps most importantly, parents have provided snacks for the cast as opening night approaches and rehearsals go later into the night. As for Merritt, this is her first production as drama coach and she said she’s practically been living at the theatre. “Without all the help I would have been the one in the mental institute,” she said. Despite all the work, the student actors are having fun and building confidence. It’s quite a sight to see a teenager let loose of all inhibitions and run wildly across the stage, delivering lines boisterously. It seems theatre breeds a different kind of kid—an unabashed one.

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Top from left, Jillian Urbach as Emily Dickinson, Essine Kilpatrick-Boe as Queen Victoria, Keegan Hebert as Count Dracula, Libby Anderson as Marilyn Monroe, Diego Anderson as George Washington. Bottom left, Emma Jean Carpentier as Inspector Lestrade. Bottom right, Drake Waite as Sherlock Holmes & Courtney Bell as Dr. Sydney Freudley.

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Solo artist New litter of puppies up for adoption at APS needs your votes Around Town

Thinking about adding a new fourlegged family member to your household? Why not pay a visit to the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter? On Nov. 29 a healthy litter of Chihuahua mix puppies were born in a San Juan Island animal foster home. All seven pups are now nursing, growing and thriving at the shelter. The pups will be ready to go to the homes of qualified adopters any time after Feb. 7. The shelter plans to implement new temperament testing protocols with this litter in an effort to ensure that each puppy is matched to the home best suited for him or her. The temperament testing is designed to get an early assessment of each puppy, to get a better

idea of what behavioral traits are present, and to gain a better understanding of what each pup’s personality type is. Puppy temperament testing is increasingly being used by dog breeders and shelters nationwide to assist in successful adoptions. Those who are interested in adopting one of the puppies should visit the animal shelter, meet the puppies and complete an application. Shelter staff will review applications and work with potential adopters to select a puppy that will best fit the lifestyle and experience level of each applicant. Visiting hours are Tues. to Sat., 11-3, or by appointment, to meet the adoptable animals.

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Chihuahua mix puppies up for adoption at the animal shelter in Friday Harbor.

‘Merry Widow’ to stream SAN JUAN COMMUNITY THEATRE 100 Second Street Friday Harbor, WA

Thu.-Sat., January 15-17 ۰ 7:30 pm Sunday, January 18 ۰ 2:00 pm Friday Harbor High School Drama Group

The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes Written by Craig Sodar Directed by Jenni Merritt Sherlock and Dr. Watson take a voyage through a time machine in this clever and humorous offbeat mystery. Business Partner: KINGS MARKET Tickets: Adult $16; Student Reserved $8; $5 Student RUSH

Spring Musical AUDITIONS! Sat.-Sun., January 17-18 ۰ 2:00 pm

9 to 5: The Musical PARC Building, 70 Saltspring Drive Perusal scripts available at box office

Monday, January 19 ۰ 7:00 pm The Met: Live in HD

The Merry Widow The great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling femme fatale who captivates all Paris in Lehár’s enchanting operetta. Tickets: Adult $20; Members $18; Student Reserved $10 For more event info or to purchase tickets: www.sjctheatre.org SJCT Box Office: 378-3210

The great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling femme fatale who captivates all Paris in the next edition of The Met: Live in HD, screened at San Juan Community Theatre Mon., Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Fleming adds a new role to her extensive repertory when she sings her first-ever performances of Hanna Glawari, the title role in Lehár’s “The Merry Widow.” Four-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman makes her Met debut as director and choreographer in this new production of the comic operetta, in which a wealthy widow’s countrymen launch a romantic plot to keep her (and her tax dollars)

within t h e i r borders. Sung in English, highlights of the score include the familiar “Vilja Song” for the title character. Andrew Davis conducts the opera. Tickets for The Merry Widow are $20 for adults, $18 for SJCT members and $10 for student reserved. Due to a financial agreement with the Met, no SJCT coupons are accepted for these productions. Tickets are available online at www.sjctheatre.org or at the SJCT Box Office.

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Devorah at her performance in Friday Harbor on Memorial Day, 2011.

Formerly local musician ‘Devorah’ is up for yet another music award. Bridging the Music, a concert promotion company from Colorado, has nominated her as a Washington state “Solo Artist of the Year” contestant. She will perform alongside other solo artists aspiring for the award Jan 22., at Studio 7 in Seattle. The prized title will be determined by vote. In order to vote a ticket must be purchased, even if one can’t attend the show. Devorah won Artist of the Year from RockTheBlues.com in 2009, has two full-length albums, and has performed on “Wake Up with Al Roker.” She also rode her bicycle from Seattle to Hollywood in 2011 raising money for veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets for the Solo Artist of the Year concert competition are $10 and can be purchased through Devorah directly or online at www.bridgingthemusic.com. Contact Devorah at 317-5612, or devorahmusic@gmail.com.

Writer’s workshop returns to Orcas ‘Write: Doe Bay,’ the popular writer’s workshop at the scenic Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island, returns Feb. 5-9. Event creators Jesse Michener and Jennifer Furber met at the Doe Bay music festival in 2012 and put their talents to work crafting a workshop that’s as heavy on inspiration as it is on technique. Michener is a nationally-published photographer based in Tacoma and Furber writes a popular blog chronicling her life on San Juan Island with her family. Space is limited and tickets for the weekend-long workshop can sell out quickly. Visit www.writedoebay. com for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Friday, Jan. 16 Camp Nor’wester Open House & Reunion, Middle School Commons, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate summer 2014 camp season & 80 years of Camp Nor’wester. Learn about the current program, connect with alumni & watch the 2014 Summer Movie. Info, 670-1935, norwesterjks@rockisland.com The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes, SJCT, 7:30 p.m. See pg. 9. for details. Info, 378-3210, www. sjctheater.org

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The Winter Film Series, sponsored by the folks from Friday Harbor Film Festival, continues every other Tuesday throughout the winter months. The documentary film “Gasland II” will be screened Jan. 20, 7 p.m., at the Grange Hall. Environmental activist Contributed photo and filmmaker Josh Fox comes from humble begin- Filmmaker Josh Fox runs into nings. When contacted by a some trouble with the law in his investigative documentary. company seeking to extract natural gas from his land “fracking,” puts him on a on the Pennsylvania-New collision course with its illYork border, Fox sets out effects on health, the envion a journey to uncover the ronment, and the nation’s truth behind the methods water supply. used to obtain it. This is part two of Fox’s What he finds out about exposé. hydraulic fracturing, or

Scooter & Skate Night, Fairgrounds, Scooter & trike 5:30-6:30 p.m., $2 per rider, $5 per family. Open Skate, 7-8:30 p.m., $3 per rider, $8 per family. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org Third Saturday Contra Dance, Grange Hall, 7 p.m., From Seattle Eric Curl calls with band The Electrodes. $10 donation. Info, 378-3836 Tragedy at the Commons, Library, 7 p.m., free. Documentary series host, Ken Crawbuck, leads a discussion on Thomas Piketty’s book ‘Capital in the TwentyFirst Century.’ Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes, SJCT, 7:30 p.m. See pg. 9. for details. Info, 378-3210, www. sjctheater.org

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Thursday, Jan. 22 IMA Artists’ Registry Show, IMA, 540 Spring St., 11-5 p.m., Thurs.-Mon. Annual showcase in new IMA gallery, museum. Info, 370-5177, r.parks@sjima.org Adult Basketball, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 3784953, www.islandrec.org

Local WWII vet featured in book

San Juan Island’s Don Craddock is featured in a recently published book, “Lest We Forget,” a compilation of stories about WWII veterans. The book is published by the Washington State Daughters of the American Revolution. Craddock is featured in a chapter called, “One Lucky Bastard,” written by Friday Harbor’s Minnie Knych. As a B-17 pilot during WWII, Craddock received the “Lucky Bastard” award for having successfully completed 35 bombing missions over Germany. During WWII the average number of missions for a B-17 pilot was six. Craddock’s plane was named the “Embraceable You,” in honor of his and his wife Betty Jane’s favorite song.

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TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 1556 an ordinance amending Chapter 8.12 FHMC relating to Fire, Health and Life Safety Inspections was adopted by the Town Council on Thursday, January 8, 2015. The full text of this ordinance shall be mailed upon request to the Town

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At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Sec-

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NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission hold its regular Homewill Services monthly meeting on Friday, January Landscape Services 16, 2015 at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash ,!4)./ 3 Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan IslandLAWN & GARDEN The!,,ĂĽ9!2$ĂĽ7/2+ meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. PublicWINTER comment SPECIAL: time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The OFF public is welcome 50% at everyYard monthly Landup, Bank ComClean mission meeting. Wind Falling and Dead Judy Cumming Wood up, San Juan CountyClean Land Bank & Aerating, 350Thatching Court Street #6 Weeding (hand Friday Harbor, WA 98250pulling orSJ609764 spraying), LEGAL NO. Published: The Journal of the San Pruning and Trimming, Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder Hedge Trimming, GravJanuary 14, 2015. Bark Dust el Laying,

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COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number

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LAND USE DECISIONS

Hearing Examiner Decisions: www.sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx Planning Commission decisions: http://www.sanjuanco.com/planning/planningcommissionactions.aspx County Council decisions:http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx and http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/resolutions.aspx

BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED

Permits issued by the Department of Community Development are searchable at https://services.sanjuanco.com/Default.asp. Select “Citizen Services,” then “Permits and Inspections,” then “Permits Inquiry” and enter search parameters To search a date range, use two periods between the date entries, i.e., after “Issue Date,” enter 11/17/2014..11/21/2014 and after “Permit Status,” select “Issued.” This will return a table of permits issued for the date range in question. There is no need to enter a permit type, unless you want to narrow your search. There are also links available on our website. (San Juan County is providing this information as a public service, in recognition that there will be occasional down times due to system updates.)

SUBMITTING COMMENTS AND/OR OBTAINING INFORMATION SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at Community Development. The County has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS.

SEPA Comment and Appeal: Anyone desiring to comment on the SEPA Determination can do so by submitting a written statement to Community Development, PO Box 947 (135 Rhone St), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later than the comment date specified above. The SEPA Determination may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to SJCC 18.80.140 within 21 days of the date of the SEPA Determination.

Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the Community Development, located at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor. Comment on Notices of Application can be submitted in writing to Community Development at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Requests for copies of project decisions or staff reports or requests to provide testimony in a public hearing for a project, may be made by contacting Community Development: (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 * Fax (360) 378-3922 dcd@sanjuanco.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Administrative Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing should submit a written statement to Community Development, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for a hearing may be obtained from Community Development seven days prior to the hearing.

NOTICE OF PERMITS: Information regarding all land use and building permits is available on the County’s website. A link is available on the Community Development homepage at: sanjuanco.com/cdp LEGAL NO. SJ1226599 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JANUARY 14, 2015

MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate of POLLY WHITE, Deceased. No. 14 4 05080 0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative 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. 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(3); 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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: December 31, 2014. Personal Representative: BRIAN WHITE Address of Personal Representative: 8028 126th AVE NE KIRKLAND, WA 98033 Telephone: 425-827-0156 Attorney for the Personal Representative: ANTHONY D. VIVENZIO Address for Mailing or Service: PO BOX 208 540 GUARD ST., SUITE 220 FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 Telephone: 360.378.6860 LEGAL NO. J607029 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 31, 2014, January 7, 14, 2015. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the matter of the Estate of, WAYNE PULLMAN, Deceased. CASE NO. 14-4-05074-5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of the

above-named Decedent. Each person having a claim against the Decedent must serve the claim on the undersigned Personal Representative or on the attorneys of record for the Personal Representative and must file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of the Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of this notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is the later, or the claim will be barred, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011. Date of filing copy of notice to Creditors: 12-22-2014. Date of first Publication: 12/31/2014 LAWRENCE DELAY Personal Representative LEGAL NO. J607406 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 31, 2014, January 7, 14, 2015.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of DWIGHT E. WALTERS, Deceased PROBATE NO.14 4 05073 7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020

The personal representative 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, December 31, 2014, the date of the first publication of this Notice or within four (4) months after December 15, 2014, the date of the filing this Notice with the Clerk of this Court, whichever is later, or except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011, the claim will be forever barred except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both probate and non-probate assets of the decedent. DATED this 9th day of December,

2014 Signed:/s/Diane M. Walters, Diane M. Walters, Personal Representative PETER S. LEWICKI, P.S., WSBA#2907 Attorney for Personal Representative 1001 4th Avenue Building, Suite 4400 Seattle, WA 98154 LEGAL NO. J606995 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 31, 2014, January 7, 14, 2015. The San Juan Islands Conservation District election scheduled for February 2, 2015 has been cancelled. The incumbent has been reelected by reason of being the only person filing for the position and no poll site, mail, or absentee balloting will be performed. LEGAL NO. J609808 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. January 14, 2015.

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Above; Mandy Turnbull battles Mount Vernon Christian’s Kimball-Lynn Anderson for a loose ball in the Wolverines 39-35 win at home over the Hurricanes, Jan. 9. Right, Allie Galt readies for the tip off.

FH weathers 3-point thunder Senior Madden Shanks knocked down a two-pointer to give the Wolverines an eightpoint advantage and room to breathe with three minutes remaining in regulation. But the upset-minded Hurricanes weren’t ready to concede. Sharpshooter Jacqueline Case, who tossed in a game-high 22 points in the Jan. 9 league bout in Friday Harbor, buried another three-pointer, her fourth of the game, with 30 seconds left on the clock, slicing the deficit to four and keeping the Hurricanes (3-2 league, 7-3 overall) come-back bid alive. Enter Madie Kincaid, who sneaked into the Hurricanes passing lane and dashed their hopes by turning a steal into a breakaway layup and sealing a hard-fought but ragged 39-35 victory, the Wolverines second win at the start of the new year and fifth consecutive victory in Northwest 2B/1B League play. They weathered an early defensive onslaught by the Vikings en route to a 43-31 win over Orcas on the road Jan. 6. The Wolverines (5-0 league, 7-1 overall) will host La Conner this Friday in a battle of undefeated league leaders and quite likely with sole possession of first place in the league standing up for grabs. Tip off is 4 p.m. (The Wolverines faced Cedar Park Christian, 0-4, 3-6, Tuesday, on the road. Lili Wood tossed in a team-high 16 points against the Hurricanes and Kincaid had 15.

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Boys rout Hurricanes; 57-27

With 10 in the first half and 10 more after the break, senior Peter Strasser scored a game-high 20 point to lead Friday Harbor to its fourth consecutive victory and seventh in the last eight outings in a 57-27 rout over Mount Vernon Christian Jan. 9 in Turnbull Gym. The Wolverines led 22-4 after the opening period and outscored the Hurricanes (3-2, 3-7) in each of the following three quarters to bag the win. They defeated Orcas 66-22 on the road three days earlier. Sophomore John Gustafson tossed in 13 points, Eli Cooper-West had seven. Strasser also led the Wolverines in the scoring column at Orcas, with a game-high 24 points. Friday Harbor will host La Conner (4-0 league, 8-2 overall) Friday in a battle for first place in the league standings; tip off is 5:30 p.m.

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