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Flu season is here, be protected
Giving thanks as a community
Panel talks on county water use
By Leslie Kelly
By Anna V. Smith
Be warned, the flu has arrived. But don’t be worried. There’s plenty of flu vaccine available. San Juan County Health Department officials have confirmed that cases of influenza have been reported on the San Juan islands, although the specific number of cases isn’t being tracked locally. “We’ve seen the flu here,” said Ellen Wilcox, community health manager for the San Juan County Health Department. “It started earlier than usual — in September. But despite that, we’re seeing low levels.” In preparation for flu season, the county health department held 21 clinics where children, adults and seniors could get flu shots, Wilcox said. “From September to early November, we administered 723 vaccines,” Wilcox said. “Of that, 530 were adults and 193 were children.” While there are no more county clinics set, Wilcox said that the county will continue to give vaccinations at some schools. “We ran out of the nasal vaccine,” she said. “And that is what some parents prefer. As soon as we get more of it, we will be able to provide that for those children.” This year’s flu, according to the Centers For Disease Control, is predominantly a blend of three viruses. The current prevention vaccination that is being given address those viruses. “The current vaccine is doing a good job of addressing the strains that are out there,” said Cris DuVall, pharmacist at Friday Harbor Drugs. The store has flu shots available and in most cases, insurances cover the cost. Generally, the shot costs around $25, if it’s not covered by insurance. This is the first year that the pharmacy has given flu shots, DuVall said. They are offering the Trivalent, Quadvalent, a high dose
How much water do we use in San Juan County? What do our habitats need to thrive? What are the current water regulations? What are our current water conservation efforts? These were just a few of the questions asked at a water information panel at Brickworks Nov. 16. Hosted by Islands Climate Resilience, the information session brought together six local professionals to explain what they know about water and to take questions from the audience. Islands Climate Resilience members Kari Koski and Doug McCutchen opened the meeting and facilitated questions. San Juan County recharges its aquifers through local rainfall, the only fresh water source on the islands. Fifty-seven percent of the county is on Group A water systems, which generally services 25 or more people, such as water systems in Friday Harbor, Eastsound and Lopez Village. 22 percent are
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Minnie and Jim Kynch, above. The pair started the free community thanksgiving dinner 17 years ago.
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By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
When Minnie Kynch was young and growing up in Tennessee, Thanksgiving was a big family affair. A jumble of aunts, uncles and cousins would fill the kitchen and living room, creating an atmosphere of fun and family. That’s the feeling that Kynch wanted to create for the community when she and husband Jim Kynch first got donations together to create the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, now in its 17th year. “It was fun to have a crowd around, and I just think it’s the time to be with people and be with community,” Kynch said. “That’s what really makes it work for me, I love that. It’s my favorite holiday.” Kynch said that last year almost 500 people came to the dinner, and this year they’ve ordered 36 turkeys, up from the 12 turkeys they cooked at San Juan Island Grange for the first year they held the dinner. “We learned a lot from that,” Kynch laughed. “Now it’s an event that involves every service club on
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the island and tons of volunteers.” The dinner takes around 100 volunteers to pull off, and Kynch said they could always use more people to help out with the dinner service, or baking pumpkin, pecan or other homemade pies, making gravy and roasting turkeys, and of course, cleaning up. The Kynchs provide seasoned, oven-ready turkeys, and
volunteers pick up the turkeys Wednesday Nov. 25, roast them in their home oven and bring them back Thursday for the dinner. Anyone willing to help out with cooking, baking, serving, set up or clean up should call Minnie Kynch at 360-378-7040 or visit www.communitythanksgivingdinner.weebly.com to sign up for different volunteer slots.
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uty initiated a traffic stop for speeding on Cattle Point Road. The driver was issued an infraction. • A San Juan Island deputy responded to a noninjury collision on Sutton Road. The driver stated he was blinded by the sun and drove off the road, colliding with two trees. The driver received an infraction for driving without a valid license and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. • Deputies responded to a residence in Friday Harbor to investigate a reported domestic dispute. After interviewing both parties, an arrest was made for domestic assault. Nov. 12 • A school bus driver reported a person passing the school bus while it
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responsible had separated the dogs and no criminal violations had occurred. • A Friday Harbor deputy issued a traffic stop for a vehicle with expired registration. The driver of the vehicle had been stopped for this same issue in July. The driver was given an infraction. • A deputy responded to a report of malicious mischief in the Friday Harbor area. The caller advised that some time over Tuesday or Wednesday night a construction trailer was “tagged.” • Deputies responded to the Terrace Neighborhood in Friday Harbor to investigate a report of a traffic accident. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Nov. 14 • A deputy received a complaint regarding theft and neglected care of an elderly man on Orcas Island. The case is currently under investigation. • A deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area for a dog at large. The deputy met the caller, who turned a dog over. The caller advised that
it was an ongoing problem. The dog was transported to the animal shelter and an infraction was issued to the dog’s owner. • A deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Orcas Road. The driver was issued an infraction for speed and a warning for expired vehicle registration over two months. • A vehicle was stopped for speeding on Orcas Road, and the driver was given a speeding infraction. • A vehicle was stopped for speeding on Orcas Road, and the driver was given a speeding infraction. • A part-time Lopez resident reported it appeared someone had occupied a trailer at her residence. A deputy collected evidence, and an investigation is ongoing. • A Friday Harbor resident reported his electric bicycle was stolen from the American Legion. The bicycle is described as a 2007 Black Portocall Phantom-X. Nov. 15 • A deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to an attempted burglary. The caller advised that some time over the previous night, a window
was damaged. The caller advised that entry was not made into the business. • Lopez Island deputy found a man who appeared to be in distress along a Lopez roadway. Upon checking the man was just winded from exertion, and declined offers of assistance. Nov. 16 • A reporting deputy had contact with the caller in reference to harassing phone calls. The caller is receiving unwanted calls from a service. The calls are coming from multiple phone numbers. The caller is going to keep a log and follow up with the reporting deputy in a week. Nov. 17 • A deputy responded to a possible burglary at the Orcas Island Middle School. Further investigation revealed that it was a false alarm and no persons had made entry into the school. • A Lopez Island youth was referred to juvenile authorities in connection with an after school incident at the Lopez Island High School. The youth was released to family pending a court appearance.
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County crime briefs, burglary and take of a vehicle By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
Burglary
A Friday Harbor man was charged with burglary in the second degree on Nov. 4. He was recorded on a security camera walking towards a building with a jackhammer bit in his hand, going out of the video frame and eventually leaving the area. The next day a broken window was found at the Friday Harbor business. Brian Lynn Borgquist, 39, was identified on video by the responding officer and by the victims, who reported nothing stolen in a written statement Oct. 21. According to the responding officer’s statement, Borgquist was inside the fenced-in area around the business at 2 a.m. and repeat-
edly leaned in, looking through windows with a flashlight in hand. When questioned, Borgquist said that he was “really drunk” that night and that he is “not happy with his actions” according to court documents. “Brian said that he was going to break in and make entry into the business, but said that he changed his mind after he broke the window,” court documents read. Borgquist has a trial Feb. 1. Burglary in the second degree is a class B felony.
Take of vehicle
Joshua Daniel Treleven, 36, of Friday Harbor, is being charged with take of a vehicle without permission in the second degree and theft in the third degree, a class C felony and gross misdemeanor respectively.
Update on EMS investigation By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
A board meeting of San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 reviewed the 2016 budget to be approved in December and provided an update on the Civil Investigative Demand that they brought to attention at their last meeting, Oct. 28. The demand was brought by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit under the Attorney General’s office to examine documents
regarding air ambulance transport, and “involves the possible submission of false Medicaid reimbursement claims for air ambulance services.” It requests billing documents, reimbursement claims, forms, as well as all communication between “Larry Wall, Jim Cole, Dr. Michael Edwards or Dr. Michael Sullivan, or the superintendent on Board of the San Juan Island Public Hospital District No. 1 regarding Medicaid billing,
Medicaid reimbursement or air ambulance service.” Superintendent Pamela Hutchins read a statement prepared by the attorney representing the district. “Some have misunderstood the nature of that demand. This civil, not criminal, investigation focuses on our patients use of air ambulance transportation to mainland healthcare resources. For decades in the San Juan County archipelago, air ambulances have been the best and often only
transportation solution for patients. Consequently, our higher use of this transportation resource has drawn the attention of Medicaid auditors. San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 is pledging its full cooperation with this investigation.” Board members discussed swearing in Barbara Sharp for commissioner position #2 to the board in December, as well as final budget approval.
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Deputies received a report of a stolen car on Point Caution Dr. While responding, deputies spotted Treleven in the car pulling up to the stop sign at Sutton Road. Treleven had two confirmed warrants for his arrest for driving with a suspended license in the third degree, and was arrested on those warrants. A black bag and coat were in the car that Treleven said were his, and asked to bring them with him to the jail. When deputies searched the contents of the bag, they found a Ziploc bag with a white substance that proved positive for methamphetamine when tested with a field kit. Deputies also saw a ukulele in the back that was reported stolen. The owner of the car stated when he got home at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27, he noticed his stereo and ukulele missing. At 6:10 p.m. the victim told the deputy that they saw Treleven get into his car, and saw him drive off with it. The victim then called the sheriff ’s office. Charges have not been filed for drug possession. An investigation is ongoing.
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Water
Continued from page 1 on single user systems, and 19 percent are on Group B water systems, which services less than 25 people per day. According to Vicki Heater, San Juan County Water Resource Management committee member, more extensive analysis of seawater intrusion of wells is needed to know how it impacts water quality. Heater showed a series of graphs illuminating the saltwater intrusion issue on the North end of Lopez, as well as graphs of San Juan Island and Orcas Island to show the areas of aquifer recharge, the highest in glacial deposits. As far as water issues go, each island has their own unique hydrology. USGS maps show that the aquifer recharge rate of San Juan Island is just 6 percent of annual rainfall. Paul Kamin, committee member on San Juan County Water Resource Management, spoke about water usage in the county and
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Continued from page 1 shot for the elderly and the nasal mist. “For many people it’s easier to get a flu shot at the pharmacy because you don’t
what sort of conservation efforts are underway, or should be implemented. “We as Americans are water pigs,” Kamin said, showing a graph of America’s water consumption. Nation-wide, Americans use an average of 150 gallons of water per day. In Seattle, that number is down to 130 a day, in Friday Harbor it’s 110 per person per day, and in Eastsound, it’s under 90 gallons a day. U.S. statistics show 29 percent of water is used for outdoors, 19 percent goes down the toilet, and 15 percent is used for clothes washing machines. Such specific statistics aren’t available for San Juan County, but they give an idea of how water is used. Kamin said that this year was unique, as he started getting phone calls of dry wells in June instead of August. He recommended, as a county, that seawater intrusions be well monitored, especially on Lopez, to adopt water efficiency goals for water group B systems, start recording how much water is used as irrigation for agriculture, and fund a hydrogeologist. Kamin also
have to have an appointment,” she said. “People can come when it’s convenient for them.” DuVall said getting the shot protects the individual and the community. “Flu spreads easily and it can be debilitating,” she
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said. “It can cause death, especially in young infants and the elderly.” It’s also costly to have the flu when considering the time missed from work, she added. And, she said, you can carry the flu virus and pass it on to others, even if you show no symptoms of the flu. Another thing DuVall wanted to clear up is the myth that you can get the flu from getting a flu shot. “That’s just not true,” she
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said that the county should start advocating for adopting direct potable reuse as a water recycling tactic, To citizens, he recommended using water meters and hose attachments to monitor how much water a household is using, especially if drawing from a private well. He also recommended fixing leaks, which make up 10 percent of water usage. A presentation on freshwater habitats was given by Kimbal Sundberg, as well as projects around the island to restore creeks and streams for juvenile salmon, cutthroat and rainbow trout. “Freshwater habitats are vital to maintaining our island biodiversity and natural resources,” Sundberg said, pointing out that protecting them is much less expensive and time-consuming than restoring them after they are damaged. Tom Schultz, former Washington State University Extension Director, gave his two cents on what he had gathered the agricultural needs are in the community, discusssaid. “The shot doesn’t contain an active virus, just a shell of the virus that tells the body to fight against it.” She added that now is the time to get a shot if you haven’t already. “Don’t wait any longer because there’s always the chance we’ll run out of the vaccine,” she said. While the county has no more flu shot clinics scheduled, and some pharmacies are reporting low inventory of flu vaccines, health officials say to also check
ing what different crops use and noting that hard numbers on irrigation and water use in agriculture are difficult to come by. As for what the future looks like? “Challenging,” Schultz said. “But there is a level of resiliency in agriculture.” Kyle Dodd, Peter Kilpatrick and Paul Kamin discussed current water use and systems regulations, followed by a question and answer period from the full audience. A video of the meeting is available at www.madrona2.com/climate-series, as well as past lectures such as the recent talk by Dr. Dan Kammen, co-director of the Berkeley Institute of the Environment, and Director of the Transportation Sustainability Research Center. Islands Climate Resilience will be holding a series of discussions throughout December and January at San Juan Island Grange focused on the book “What We Think About When We Try Not to Think About Global Warming.” For info, visit sanjuanislandscd.org.-
with primary care physicians, most of whom stock flu shots. At Ray’s Pharmacy on Orcas Island, sources report that they have the flu vaccine in stock, but not a lot of it. A pharmacy clerk said they just got some in. On Lopez Island, at the Lopez Island Pharmacy, pharmacists Rick McCoy reported that they’ve given at least 400 flu shots since Labor Day, when their supply arrived.
“We’ve had people wanting the shot and we’ve been able to fill the need so far,” he said. “And as far as we know, we haven’t seen and flu cases on Lopez.” He also warned, however, that those who have not gotten a flu shot should do so now. “I encourage people to get it earlier rather than later,” he said. “There’s no guarantee that we’ll be able to get more (vaccine) in, if we try to reorder.”
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Islanders talk winter preparedness By Anna V. Smith
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While a fire crackled in the hearth and the air was scented with baked goods, Brendan Cowan, director of San Juan Department of Emergency Management talked with an audience at the San Juan Island Grange about the importance of being prepared for winter and all the challenges it comes with. Cowan discussed the basics of being prepared, such as keeping at least a week’s worth of food and water, alternatives to electric heat sources and knowing your neighbors needs as well as your own. “The recent power outage was a great little reminder of these things,” Cowan said. Although OPALCO has 95 percent of its power lines underground thanks to a FEMA grant, “We’re still all connected to the greater grid, so we still have to be mindful of that.” Most members of the audience had at least some experience with winters on San Juan Island, and had some impressive stories to tell about weeks on end with no electricity back in the 1990s and late 1980s. Cowan, who travels around states assisting other emergency situations in addition to his time here, said that the
major response that he sees from people affected by tragedies like wildfires or storms is that they weren’t prepared because they didn’t think it would happen to them. It’s often smaller communities with altruistic sensibilities that do the best under pressure, coming together and helping each other. “At the end of the day it’s all about thinking ahead to stay warm and safe and connected, so we want to look at how to get to that point, and what’s keeping us from taking those steps,” Cowan said. He supplied a 12-month “preparation calendar” for people to gradually acquire the things they’ll need in the event of an emergency, including a checklist of things to purchase such as canned foods, portable radios and hand-held tools, as well as a list of activities for families and neighbors to take part in. “Basically, it’s like living on the San Juan Islands in the 1920s,” Cowan said, explaining that households should have non-electric devices at the ready, and to know your neighbors in the event that you or they should need help. Cowan said that checking on neighbor’s houses when they aren’t there is also important, since pipes can freeze and thaw may cause them to burst with nobody home to be aware of the running water.
The conversation turned from winter preparedness to natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, including the massive Cascadia earthquake that will hit the Pacific Northwest. Cowan said that for the islands, any tsunami will be 45 minutes after the quake which will give islanders time to get to higher ground. There will be multiple surges, Cowan said, so don’t go out onto the water in a boat until water levels have returned to normal. “There is no reason that someone should die from the tsunami on the islands,” Cowan said, noting that the surge will come up around 20 feet. The point of being prepared for an event like the Cascadia earthquake is less because of the damage that the islands will sustain, and more due to the little assistance islanders will receive because of being a rural county when larger cities like Victoria B.C., Seattle and Portland will be affected up and down the coast. Cowan also discussed best practices when driving in snowy conditions (don’t unless absolutely necessary), preventing water pipes from freezing (keep a steady drip going and indoors heated) and keeping an eye on neighbors, friends and family and checking in with weather broadcasts to be prepared for storms. For info on how to respond to emergencies or a list of supplies, visit the Department of Emergency Management at www.joomla.sanjuandem.net. To contact Brendan Cowan or ask him to speak about preparedness at a neighborhood gathering or meeting, email him at dem@sanjuandem.net.
Residents face increasing costs with stagnant wages By Leslie Kelly
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Although employment is up across the San Juan Islands and the economy seems to be rebounding, residents still face stagnant wages while the price of everything from rent to groceries is increasing. That was the message in a recent report by the San Juan County Economic Development Council. Victoria Compton, executive director of the economic development council, called the report “mostly positive.” “It’s clear that we are in economic recovery,” she said. “We’re a few years behind the rest of the nation. We’re just starting to see the natural climb out of the recession.” The report included data from the Washington Employment Security Department, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Western Washington University. Among the notable results is that unemployment in the San Juan Islands has dropped from 6.2 percent in May of 2012 to a current rate of 4.4 percent. The highest unemployment listed was in January 2012 at 8.8 percent. Compton said that included growth in manufacturing and technology jobs, as well as a return to full force labor in other areas such as retail and construction has gotten the number of unemployed back down. “It’s only been recently that construction has begun to come back,” she said.
“And we’ve seen a growth in small manufacturing and tech.” Examples of that, she said were the manufacturing of parts for Honda outboards and filters for NASA, both which are done in the San Juans. She said she’s also seen a growth in technology companies that produce apps. “They can do their work anywhere, but they’ve decided to work and live here because it’s a nice place,” she said. According to the state Department of Revenue, business growth on the islands was reported to be up 6,000 firms or companies from 3,000 in 1994 to 9,000 in 2014. Those figures are based on sale tax reports given to the state. One thing that has been an issue for workers living on the San Juan Islands is wages. While costs of goods and services has increased, wages have not. “The best way of looking at it is that if a tomato cost $1 in 2007, it now costs $1.50,” said Compton. “But as a consumer, you are still only making the wages you were in 2007.” That holds true for everything, including rents, which she said are higher here than other places in the state, like smaller towns in eastern Washington, because of the appeal of living in the San Juans. “People from Seattle, where wages are better, are still coming here to buy homes or rent vacation rentals,” she said. “So that means rents stay high and
that’s a tough squeeze on workers here.” With regard to how people are spending their money on the San Juan Islands, a majority goes for retail purchases. About 28 percent of all sales tax collected comes from retail businesses. “On Orcas that number is 36 percent, about a third of all the dollars spent,” she said. “But we can’t tell from this (data) whether that’s residents purchasing goods or whether that’s tourists shopping here. There’s no way to gauge that.” The data also doesn’t show what items people are spending their on. She also warned that just a purchase or two of mega yachts sold in the San Juans could sway that percentage. As for other sales tax collected, about 20 percent was from construction projects. Utilities accounted for 6 to 10 percent depending on which island was studied, and accommodations and dining was another 11 to 13 percent. Transportation was only 1 to 2 percent of all sales tax collected. Compton said she thinks transportation costs level out between the fact that residents have very short commutes to work, as opposed to the cost of leaving the islands via ferry. In total, sales tax increased over all the county by 9.6 percent in 2015, from the 2014 figure. It went from $1.3 million to $1.43 million. While some comes from year-round residents, a good portion comes from summer tourism.
One of the crucial factors in spending on the San Juan Islands is the number of residents who are considered low income. In a recent report by Orcas Power and Light Company, 19 percent of the population in the county lives below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. That represents 1,500 households and 3,000 individuals. To better describe that level, someone who is at 150 percent of the federal poverty level would make $17,505 annually, or $8.42 an hour. A family of two wage earners would make $23,598, at an average hourly rate of $11.35. The power company conducted the study to try to determine how best to allot its utility assistance money. But Compton said it is an indication of the low and stagnate wages in the area. She said she hopes that non profits and social services can use the information to apply for more grants and government loans to help low wage earners and their families. Meanwhile, the economic development council is working to enhance business on the San Juans. It is undertaking a branding plan whereby products made on the San Juans will bear a “San Juan Islands Made” logo, be it fudge, jewelry, or Honda parts. A website is being created to market that plan. And the council is offering mentoring to existing and new businesses. “We’re hoping to encour-
age those people who have been thinking about starting a business to go for it,” she said. “They may be afraid or not know what to do. So we will offer help with business plans and pitches, and we are sponsor trade
shows. We’re even planning our own ‘Shark Tank’-type competition.” For more on that go to www.sanjuansedc.org, or call Compton at 378-2906.
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The San Juan Public Schools Foundation acknowledges with gratitude the outpouring of support from local individuals and businesses during our annual Phone-A-Thon in October. Pledges from individuals and businesses through our Business Partnership program totaled over $90,000 for the 2015-2016 school year. All money earned goes directly to our public schools to purchase items that state funds do not cover, including art and music supplies, items for STEM courses, and other educational materials for children in all grades K-12. In an era of reduced state funding, community
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Thank you for the support
A huge thank you to everyone who came out Wednesday night to support Island Haven Animal Sanctuary - I hope y’all had fun, I know I did! Also, a huge thank you to Mike at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar for hosting the event and to his wonderful staff, they were, as usual, amazing. And of course, a huge thank you to Jaime Ellsworth for her gorgeous painting, and Sheila Doyle for her beautiful quilts, and Jan Murphy, for making this event happen! The outpouring of support for the sanctuary from you, the community, is inspiring and humbling – thank you for believing in us and together we will make Island Haven a safe place, for these animals and more, to call home forever. JULIE DUKE San Juan Island
Refugees need our help
I am ashamed and appalled that people in the United States in positions of authority and those running for office can be so callous as to speak against our countries founding principles and give in to fear. Refugees fleeing war must be helped. What we did to the Japanese-Americans (placing them in internment camps) and how we turned our back on the Jews in Germany allowing the Holocaust must not be
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repeated. We might as well take down the Statue of Liberty if we refuse the people from Syria fleeing war. And those who would single out one religion (Islam) as an undesirable forget that our constitution protects all religions. Those that use Islam as an excuse for killing others are no different than other extremists that use their beliefs to justify the deaths of others. WALT COOTER San Juan Island
An update on Terry Ogle
Many of you have supported Terry and Janie Ogle through his Sept. 30, stem cell transplant and it’s time to let you know where he is in the process. The transplant was a success, he is still recuperating, there is no evidence of cancer and the host cells have taken over. Yeah! He must remain in Seattle under the watchful eye of the doctors as the transplant process in ongoing because he is in the stage of monitoring for rejection. That being said he is doing very well and the doctors are pleased. Our sincere best wishes for continued comfort and healing. For those of you who are not on Facebook, Janie Ogle just posted this news: “To our friends and family today is Terry Ogle’s day 50 of the stem cell transplant. Our half-way point to the 100 days the Seattle doctor’s wanted us to stay at the Cancer Care Alliance. Wow, we have made it through so far. We are feeling so lucky and grateful. Terry is getting stronger every day and this journey he is on has shown me his courage and strength every day. We are so thankful of all the support and love from our family and friends. We have met a lot of wonderful people here in the Emerald City but we can’t wait to get
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on the ferry, and come to the island we call home. Love and Peace.” The website www.Benefit4TerryOgle. com is still active with current information. Monetary gifts can still be made on the website via PayPal or at any Wells Fargo Bank under the Terry Ogle Medical Fund. Greeting cards or notes can be mailed to Terry Ogle, P.O. Box 1383, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Terry Ogle has artwork entered in the Island Museum of Art show in Friday Harbor from Nov. 21 through Jan. 11. Thank you all for your support. ORGANIZERS FOR THE BENEFIT FOR TERRY OGLE
Of course he does
I read this morning where Congressman Larsen supports accepting Syrian refugees, sees it as a way to combat terrorism. Of course he does. JACQUELINE HANSSON Friday Harbor
Like a phoenix from the ashes
“The streets of heaven are too crowded with angels
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today.” All of us grieve for the families of the Paris terror victims and the passengers of the downed Russian airliner. Our tears flow and our pain is massive. Yet in the aftermath of these tragedies we as a world are more unified toward the war on terror than ever before. Russia, China, France, Britain and the U.S. will rise like a phoenix from the ashes of grieving and pain to become resolute and unified in our quest for freedom, liberty and human dignity. Yes, the streets of Heaven are too crowded today, but those who died will not have died in vain. We will remember them; and we as a united world will defeat the terrorists in the end. MIKE BUETTELL Friday Harbor
Our services for mental health must improve
Diana Hefley is a superb writer. In her article detailing the demise of Keaton Farris, she spotlighted the invisible atrocities our mentally ill suffer today. Jailed rather than hospitalized, avoided rather than exam-
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ined, Mr. Farris’s death was a crime committed by a system devoid of resources and in this case, compassion. In the 80’s, half of our country’s mental hospitals closed down with the governmental reassurance, “Our community resources (clinics) can care for those needing help.” Then, funding was slashed for community clinics, the agent of that “help.” While interning in Los Angeles, I witnessed a community clinic open one day and permanently closed the next, with a sign posted on the door, “Please call 911 if you need help.” That clinic served over 100,000 people. It seemed like overnight, the streets were filled with the mentally ill who had nowhere to go for medication, for shelter, for care. Jails, prisons and doorways now house our mentally ill. Sadly, Mr. Farris’s story is not unique. In his case, clearly all personnel including medical staff were criminally neglectful. But realistically, jail and prison personnel are not trained to care for those with “erratic behavior.” When Mr. Farris grew resistive, someone inhumanely buzzed him See LETTERS, Page 7
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Every year the Journal of the San Juans asks its readers to tell us what they are thankful for this holiday. What are you thankful for? • The beauty of the islands: the mountains, the ocean, the beach. We truly live in the most magical place on earth. And my wonderful parents and sister who are my best friends in the whole world and make driving eight hours to come home more than worth it, miss them every day. • Every day I am thankful for the same thing: my husband. And bacon. • My bathtub. Hot water. • Socks. • Family, friends, community, health. • Laughter, love and good beer. • A sense of humor, a warm bed and this island full of neighbors. • I am thankful that on a small island with an even smaller, two street town, there are no less than 10 places to get coffee and soothe my caffeine-addled brain. • My faithful feline companion and everyone else’s pets, too. • The professionals who help my kids be the best they can. • My husband. • The health and happiness of my sweet baby girl and our love-filled family. • I am lucky enough to be living in one of the most fabulous places on earth, and that I am not a political refugee without a place to call home for my family. • My family as well as the wonderful community that is on Orcas. • Freedom for our girls to run, dance, play and climb trees without being oppressed or harassed. • The simplest blessings everyday! • The love from my family and friends, and a good laugh every now and then. From our staff: Publisher Colleen Smith-Armstrong: “I am thankful for the little kindnesses I see each day that help restore my faith in humanity.” Sales rep Cherie Sarrett: “I am thankful for my 11 grandkids. They keep me young and make me feel I want to live forever.” Reporter Anna V. Smith: “I’m thankful for the strength and love that my friends and family give me, and for living in such a beautiful place as these islands. Graphic designer Shane Watson: “Coffee.” Office manager Frances Bacon: “I am thankful for a great family and friends. Good health and living in a calm, beautiful island. I am grateful for the support of a loving community.” Editor Cali Bagby: “I am thankful for democracy. With all its faults it is still the best form of government. I am thankful for healthy and intelligent debate and the freedom of speech.”
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Being thankful Looking ahead: commercial aquaculture
PUBLIC MEETINGS n Veterans Advisory Board Monthly Meeting, Nov. 27, 11:45 a.m. at Legislative Conference Room, 55 Second Street. n Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. at Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street. n Marine Resources Committee Meeting, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m. at Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street. n Lead Integrating Organization Meeting, Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. at Key Bank, 95 Second Street.
For the Record n In an article from the 11/18 edition, an article titled “Assault on Lopez” the name of the convicted was incorrect. Her name is Lisa Marie Jacobsen, not Lisa Marie Johnson. n In the 11/18 edition of the Journal’s Real Estate Tab we incorrectly published real estate transactions from September, not October. We apologize for the error. Please find the correct listings at www.sanjuanjournal.com
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The San Juan County Council is updating the Shoreline Master Program, with hearings beginning on Nov. 30. This update is this community’s opportunity to address requirements for future aquaculture operations in San Juan County, including the types of commercial aquaculture we don’t yet have. There are two types of commercial aquaculture which would not be compatible with most San Juan County shorelines: fin fish net pens (for farmed Atlantic salmon) and commercial geoduck operations. Currently there are no fin fish net pens and no commercial geoduck operations in San Juan County, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be interest in establishing them here in the future. For the most part, San Juan County’s current commercial aquaculture operations are compatible with neighboring residences. Shellfish farms in San Juan County tend to be of a type and scale that fit with our rural shorelines. This is not true for many communities in Puget Sound where single family residences on the shoreline are impacted by fin fish net pens and commercial geoduck operations. In addition to potential environmental impacts, fin fish net pens and commercial geoduck operations could impact property values. Permits for these commercial aquaculture operations don’t require ownership or the leasing of adjacent shoreline land. People buy shoreline and waterview properties in San Juan County with an investment-backed expectation that their shoreline access and marine views will remain largely intact. A geoduck operation’s PVC tubes are visually impactful, obstruct beach and water access, and there’s
noise associated with the liquefaction used for harvesting. Fin fish net pen operations can include lights, noise, and odor. Both commercial operations could include vehicle traffic that use shoreline access road ends which would further impact rural neighborhoods. The draft SMP update allows commercial geoduck operations in all shoreline designations except “Port, Marina and Marine Transportation” with a conditional use permit. SJC’s critical areas could potentially justify prohibitions and buffers, but this option has not been addressed. The draft SMP would allow fin fish net pens in rural, urban, natural, conservancy, and aquatic shoreline designations with a shoreline substantial development permit. Island County is also in the process of updating their SMP. San Juan County should adopt language similar to Island County’s: “The county shall adopt a prohibition on new commercial fin fish net pen aquaculture operations to provide time for updated guidance addressing the protection of ecological functions and use conflicts.” State law identifies single family residences and aquaculture (as a water dependent industrial and commercial development) as preferred uses in the shoreline, with no preference given to one or the other shoreline use. Tourism and real estate in San Juan County depend upon our beautiful shorelines and water views. The San Juan County Council’s update to the SMP should include every provision available to protect existing shoreline and waterview properties from future incompatible large-scale commercial aquaculture operations. The SMP must comply with state law and it can also protect the values and character of our islands community and this beautiful marine environment.
Budget 2016: A look at county finances By Milene Henley
San Juan County Auditor
A recent local political cartoon pictured a person, labeled “county budget,” stuffing money into one pocket, labeled “reserves,” at the same time he was pulling money out of another pocket, labeled “spending.” It made me laugh, mostly because it suggested to me that somebody had actually read the very long 2016 budget message. It also challenged me to work on the clarity of my writing, because the story it told missed the mark on one key detail. The county tried, for 2016, to put together a “status quo” budget which simply maintained existing programs while living within available revenue. We can’t do it. We can’t pay for the services we currently provide, at the level at which we currently provide them, within current revenue projections. Labor is about 75 percent of the cost of the county’s general fund. Aided by staff turnover, wages are actually growing fairly modestly, at approximately the rate of inflation. The cost of benefits, however, is growing much faster. From 2011 to 2016, retirement system costs increased 86 percent, projected medical insurance costs, 58 percent, and worker compensation costs, 56 percent. For 2016
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Continued from page 6 with a stun gun. No wonder he grew more paranoid. Who wouldn’t? On our beloved island similar conditions exist. Our mentally ill also struggle for
alone, the cost of all benefits is projected to increase about 7.5 percent. The cost of services is also projected to rise about 7.5 percent in 2016. “Services,” which includes a wide variety of expenses from professional services through travel and utilities, is the largest category of expense in the general fund after payroll. Overall, expenditures in the county’s general fund are projected to increase almost 5 percent in 2016. Revenues, on the other hand, are projected to remain almost flat. Property tax is the largest and most reliable source of unrestricted revenue for the county. Because of the 1 percent growth limitation imposed by Initiative 747, it is constrained in growth and fairly easy to project. Sales tax, the second largest source of general fund revenue, has done quite well recently, growing at 5.25 percent, 8.5 percent and 8.5 percent in 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively. Charges for goods and services have also trended upwards, though some of the recent growth has been increases in charges by general fund departments to other departments within the county. All other revenue types have been either stagnant or highly variable. Intergovernmental revenue, which
help. Although there are countless individuals and groups here who want to help, when someone needs a hospital bed, a thorough evaluation, and the comfort of informed care, 9 times out of 10, there are no beds available anywhere in the state, let alone, nearby. For
is always tough to project, is dropping substantially in 2016. Licensing and permitting revenue – primarily health and building permits – will be flat in 2016. Interest revenue and fines and forfeits remain almost unchanged since 2009. In total, revenue to the general fund in 2016 will be essentially unchanged from 2015. With expenditures growing at 5 percent, the gap between revenue and “status quo” expenditures is projected at about $567,000. To make up the difference, the proposed 2016 county budget includes the use of cash-on-hand – hence the abovereferenced cartoon. Where the carton missed the mark is the source of the cash. Rather than reserves, the cash budgeted for use is coming out of “operating cash” in the general fund. Operating cash is currently well above the 10 percent level required by the county’s reserve policy. With the county’s current strong cash position, we can, in the short term, meet both our operational and our reserve objectives, even with consuming some cash. Long-term, however, the imbalance between revenue growth and expenditure growth remains a problem we must solve, or balancing our budget with cash-on-hand will be no laughing matter.
a country with such wealth, this is unconscionable. Our system must change. Elections are approaching. If we want to declare ourselves as our national pledge puts it, “one nation under God,” we need to return to the politics that consider the needs of those less fortu-
nate than ourselves, especially the invisible who suffer the most. Regardless of your party, please consider voting for those who value compassionate care for the mentally ill and want to pay for it. JULIE GOTTMAN San Juan Island
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Larsen supports U.S. accepting Syrian refugees — Submitted by the office of Congressman Rick Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today about accepting refugees from Syria who are fleeing violence and persecution. Larsen voted against H.R. 4038, a bill that effectively halts Syrian refugees from entering the U.S. “In the aftermath of the terrible ISIL-driven attacks in Paris, some have called on the United States to shut down any effort to admit Syrian refugees. I understand the fear that people feel, and I share their concern for our national security. We must take smart, decisive action to prevent terrorist attacks on American soil. The U.S. should continue to show its strength by taking the fight to ISIL. Through airstrikes and support for forces in the region, including the Iraqi military and the Kurds, we have shrunk the territory ISIL has held by 20 percent to 25 percent. We have done this through working with an international coalition to conduct airstrikes against ISIL leadership, convoys and logistics operations, as well as through coordinated sharing of intelligence and other information about ISIL’s membership and activities. But military action only goes so far, and
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we should also be worried about giving ISIL the chance to say ‘I told you so.’ By shutting out Syrian refugees, ISIL can claim that Muslims are not welcome in the United States. Handing ISIL a propaganda victory like this gives them another recruiting tool, creating a serious national security concern. Fear is an understandable response to terror and violence. The process a refugee must go through to enter our country is the most stringent for any traveler seeking to cross our borders. Refugees must go through rigorous security screenings that involve the National Counterterrorism Center, the FBI Terrorist Screening Center, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State and the Department of Defense. Because it is so thorough, this process usually takes 18 to 24 months. And in contrast to European nations, our vetting process must be complete before a refugee can travel here. The Statue of Liberty is more than a tourist attraction. Yes, we should be concerned
about the jihadist extremism that ISIL promotes, and we should take strong military action to attack it and help our allies with intelligence and other tools. We should take equally strong action to undermine ISIL’s terror by living up to American values and helping those fleeing the violence that ISIL and Syria’s government have created. We have the knowledge and vetting processes in place to welcome people who have lost their homes and are seeking the same things we all want: hope, dignity and opportunity for our families. Since 2011, about 2,070 Syrian refugees have been admitted to the United States. A quarter of these refugees are adults over 60, and half are children. Many religious groups have maintained their support for bringing Syrian refugees to the U.S., including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Episcopal Church, Methodist leaders and Jewish groups such as the Anti-Defamation League. For the full statement go to www.sanjuanjournal.com.
New creative collective features artists — Submitted by Sew On and Sew On
Introducing a new creative collective in the Town of Friday Harbor called “Sew On and Sew On.” Cofounders Addie Miller and Claire Wright were brought together through their love of sewing, one thing led to another and now they share a beautiful studio at the Cannery Landing in
downtown Friday Harbor. Claire Wright, shown right, of Cosecha Textiles is now offering tailoring, alterations, and custom sewing, as well as private and group sewing lessons, workshops, and one-of-a-kind utilitarian creations made from recycled materials. Though this is primarily a working studio, there is a lovely little ever-changing “pop-
up” art space in the front where various local artists are featured. Please come say hi, have a look, and sign into our guestbook to get more frequent updates about upcoming events and workshops! Cosecha Textiles is open Monday-Saturday Noon to 7 p.m. or by appointment. Visit the website at www. CosechaTextiles.com.
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20 years at the park with Ranger Mike Vouri presents “Twenty Years at San Juan Island National Historical Park: A Personal Retrospective,” scheduled 7 p.m., Dec. 2 at the San Juan
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at the American Camp Visitor Center. Along the way he saw the park grow from 1,752 to 2,134 acres and develop from an organization largely focused on history to one that also celebrates its natural resources that include forest, prairie and saltwater shoreline. “I’m a historian, so naturally we developed programming that addressed that, but I also was interested in the flora and fauna,” Vouri said. “It was a challenge to interpret them creatively as before I arrived here I couldn’t tell you the difference between a Douglas fir and hemlock. Fortunately I was blessed with co-workers and San Juan Islanders who have been able teachers.” Among the topics he will discuss, illustrated by PowerPoint, will be the growth of the living history program, including the annual Encampment, the expanded programming covering a variety of topics, the park’s Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2009, the acquisition of the Mitchell Hill and Westcott Bay properties at English Camp, new interpretive signage and even a little history. He also participated in the park’s General Management Plan, completed in 2008. “I’ve written five books since I came here and you always think you know it
all, but that’s not ever the case,” Vouri said. “I’m still learning new things about the Pig War even at this late date—that’s why my first book is going into third edition—and I will share some of these during the program.” Vouri arrived here in March 1995 after serving six years as a public affairs officer and history curator at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art in Bellingham, Wash. Before the museum, Vouri worked as a newspaper reporter and editor, a public affairs officer for the Air Force Reserve and as assistant director
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of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. He also served nearly nine years in the U.S. Air Force, which included a tour in Vietnam as the crew chief of an O-1 Bird Dog in 1968-69. The program is free. Contact the park at 3782240, ext. 2227 or 2228 for accessibility information.
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By Leslie Kelly
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It’s been four years since Lenore Bayuk’s mother passed away on Christmas Day. And each year, when the holidays roll around, she feels the same pain of grief and loss. “In the beginning the grief is so intense,” she said. “It’s never finished. But the intensity lessens with time.” Being a nurse, she’d been around life and death in her professional career. Her mother was 93 years old and she knew her time was coming. She had prepared herself for her death. “It was a sweet passing,” she said. “There was no pain. And after she passed, my husband and I took a long walk.” But she knows that for many who have lost a loved one near the holidays – or since the last holiday season – just the thought of joyous songs and cheerful Santas is too much to bear. “What’s most important is to take care of yourself,” Bayuk said. “Don’t feel like you have to do all the things you usually do. Remember, it’s OK to say ‘no.’” Many people fear having to do the same traditional things that they’ve done each year at the holidays, and that it will be just
Calendar Wednesday, November 25 FUNKsgiving, Rumor Mill, 7:30 p.m., no cover. Before the big turkey day, get your juices flowing with the funk! The debut of a new music project won’t be a night you’ll want to miss. Badminton and Ping Pong, Adult Drop-in, 8-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Join fellow islanders for adult drop-in badminton or ping pong games. $3 punch tickets available. Also on Nov. 30 and Dec. 2
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too difficult without the person who passed. “Maybe Grandpa always carved the turkey,” she said. “And everyone’s worried about who’s going to do it this year.” That’s where acknowledging the passing may be the thing to do, she said. “It’s OK to talk about the person who has passed and that you are missing them on this special day,” she said. “Ask family members how they want to set a new tradition and choose who will cut the turkey now.” Beginning new traditions is important, but don’t try to pretend that the grief is over. “When death happens, the relationship with that person doesn’t end,” she said. “It’s not about getting over it.” One suggestion is to honor the person who has passed in a special way. That may be by lighting a candle to honor them, or placing a photo of them where the family is gathering. Create a memory box and have everyone write a memory of the person, share it and then place it in the box. Young children can draw pictures to be added to the box. The first holiday after a death is difficult, Bayuk said. But preparing ahead of time can help. Talk with family members and decide what will make everyone feel more
Dinner, Mullis Community Center, 12 p.m., free. Eat some turkey and pie, and volunteer if you can. Call Minnie Kynch at 360-3787040 for more information or to volunteer.
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Share the preserve and its 360-degree views while sipping hot cider with friends and family. Dress for the weather. Parking is limited – carpooling is encouraged. Dogs on leashes welcome. For more info call Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655.
Island Artisans Holiday Market, Friday Harbor Elementary School, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission. Fifty-five artists will sell their unique, hand-made arts and crafts, offering items from soaps and lotions to jewelry, clothing, cards, paintings, island-made foods, scenic photography and more. Also runs Nov. 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lopez Village Gathering and Holiday Lighting, Lopez Village Park, 4:30 p.m. Bonfires, caroling, cookies and cocoa! Come join us to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Village lights go on at 5:15 p.m. A wonderful family event and an excellent opportunity to shop local.
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comfortable. And, in the case of those family members who don’t want to talk about the person who has passed, be patient and don’t try to force them to be a part of the discussion. “Just support each other and try not to argue or fight,” she said. For some people, meditation or journaling may help. Bayuk said after her mother passed, when there were times that she wanted to tell her mother something, she James Levine conducts Wagner’s early dramatic masterpiece in its first return to the Met stage in more than a decade. Today’s leading Wagnerian tenor, Johan Botha, takes on the daunting title role of the young knight caught between true love and passion. $20 Adults; $18 members; $10 Student.
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would journal it to her. “Whatever makes you feel better is OK,” she said. “Remember to eat well and get enough rest. And have friends and family with you that are comfortable talking about your loss.” Be aware that things will trigger memories, Bayuk said. It might be a seasonal song that the person who passed loved. Or it might be making those cookies that you’ve always made with mom. “Is there a way to make those cookies to honor her,” Bayuk suggested. Remember that you will feel sad, mad, and other emotions, she warned. “Identify what works for you to manage those feelings,” she said. “Manage your stress with exercise or other ways of taking care of yourself.” Overall, Bayuk said, find support, whether it’s friends or family, or getting involved with a grief support group, the senior center, or a faith organization. “Isolation only makes things worse,” she said. Bayuk is a psychosocial nurse specialist. Contact her at 360-378-3636. Hospice of the San Juan Islands sponsors her work of sharing ways to deal with grief.
fellow islanders for adult drop-in basketball games.$3 punch tickets available. Also on Dec. 3. Roller Hockey,main building. There are three age groupings for hour long roller hockey, ages 5-8 at 5:30 p.m.; ages 9-15 at 6:30 p.m.; adults 16 and over at 7:30 p.m. Coaches provide instruction. $4 for youth, $6 for adults. Learn to Use MS Excel Skagit Valley College, free, 3 - 5 p.m. This two-hour session will be taught by library staff, and will cover an orientation to MS Excel 2010 tools. Learn to create, save and format spreadsheets. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows. Register at the library or call 378-2798.
Wednesday, December 2 Mike Vouri: Twenty Years at San Juan Island National Historical Park: A Retrospective, San Juan Island Library, 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of storytelling as Mike, who retires Dec. 31, recounts tales from his years San Juan Island National Historical Park. Awards Luncheon for the Launch San Juan Islands business plan, Coho Restaurant, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free for contestants, donors, judges and mentors, $20 for audience. Winners will be revealed at this final event of the competition. To RSVP, call 360-378-2906
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Students advocate for orca residents Morgan Timmons and Isabella Brown, shown left, are juniors at Friday Harbor High School. For their community projects class they are raising awareness about the issues related to keeping orca whales in captivity. They created a children’s book that features Ollie the Orca. This six-year-old orca is trapped in a bay off the coast of San Juan Island and is taken into captivity. Morgan and Isabella’s book shows the
struggles he goes through in a marine park in California. Eventually a group of ambitious first graders raise enough awareness to help set him free. Morgan and Isabella are selling pumpkin pies just in time for the Thanksgiving to raise money to support their project. Call 298-4625 or email noorcasincaptivity@gmail.com to pre-order a pie. Include a name, amount of pies, and a contact number.
Pies will be available for purchase and pick-up between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 outside ACE Hardware. Pre-order before Sunday. Pies and other baked goods will be for sale on Wednesday, as well as “no orcas/dolphins in captivity” wristbands. Pick one up and help spread awareness. Baked pumpkin pies are $10, and “No Orcas/Dolphins in Captivity” wristband are $2 donation..
Community briefs Introducing the works of David French, mixed media on carved wood sculpture and Jo Moniz, encaustic media geometrical paintings. There will be works from the gallery’s artists including new dog paintings by Jaime Ellsworth, paintings by Dana Roberts, Elizabeth Bruno, Kathryn Trigg and Jennifer Williams and glass ornaments from Janis Miltenberger, and Glass Eye Studio. There will also be jewelry from Tana Acton, Judy Morgan, Gina Pankowski, Micki Lippe, Anna Skibska, Jan Marie Tognella and introducing the animal jewelry of Kristin Lora. A reception for the artists will be on Saturday Nov. 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at WaterWorks Gallery.
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Camp Nor’wester will hold an open house on Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m., and invites islanders to learn more about this camp including opportunities for financial aid. The open house will be held at 822 Ridgedale Road, Friday Harbor. Contact Karen or Rich Meenan, parents of two Nor’wester campers, to RSVP: 378-8282.
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The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is announces the upcoming Island Light Festival on Dec. 4. They are partnering with
Brickworks, the Whale Museum, Island Rec, Animal Protection Society and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. An open house and ornament making starts at 3:30-5 p.m. at the Whale Museum. At 5 p.m. the Friday Harbor Elementary School Choir, led by Joshua Boland, will lead us caroling from the Whale Museum down to Memorial Park where we will meet up for more caroling by the Island Chordsman Plus led by Angel Michaels. Santa will arrive and turn the lights on, followed by more caroling before heading up to Brickworks for chestnuts on the open fire, pictures by Mark Gardner with Santa, crafts with Island Rec, animal shelter giving tree, cocoa, and more. Brickworks and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild will have local harvest vegetable soup and bread for sale, along with spiced, local apple cider and hot chocolate. For more info, call 378-5240, becki@sanjuanisland.org.
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San Juan Island Artisans are sponsoring the 37th Holiday Market to be held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday Nov. 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 28 at the Friday Harbor Elementary School. This free event features 55 local artists and craftspeople offering handcrafted goods ranging from lotions and soaps to jewelry, paintings, cards and more. Delicious snacks, catered by Cynthia’s of Course, will be available.
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San Juan Islands Museum of Art presents “Painting in Pastel,” Jan. 16–18, 2016, a workshop offered by international award winning artist and instructor, Steven R. Hill, from Lopez Island. Steve has taught more than 50 workshops in the islands, around the U.S. and in Europe during the past 10 years, using basic exercises as a basis for quickly learning techniques that can take years to develop. His workshop reviews consistently point to these basic elements as the single most important element taught and learned, as everyone is able to immediately use them to start rendering form, shape, and color. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. –5 p.m. Cost is $300. For info go to www.sjima. org, call 370-5050 or email d.pigman@sjima.org.
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well as a reflection of our commitment to the health of the community,” said Jim Barnhart, chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island. Rural hospitals in Washington provide essential health care services to 15 percent of the population in more than 70 percent of the state’s area. PeaceHealth Peace Island is the only hospital in San Juan County, serving nearly 16,000 residents. Indicators relevant to hospital performance and patient care were collected from public data and then aggregated for NOSORH by iVantage Health Analytics, a business analytic and advisory services company.
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San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN JUAN COUNTY SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CAUSE NO. 15-2-05041-0 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2007-1, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, v. THAYLA S. HARVEY; AND PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants. The Superior Court of San Juan County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of San Juan County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action. The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 am Date: Friday, December 11, 2015 Place: Inside Main Entrance, San Juan County Courthouse, 96 Second St., Friday Harbor, WA The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $317,083.30 together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at P.O. Box 669, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, 360-378-4151 or 360-370-7622. Ron Krebs, Sheriff Kim Ott, Chief Civil Deputy LOT 16, HILLSIDE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 26, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel Number: 351362016 If developed the property address is: 59 Pelican Way, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. LEGAL NO. J666214
Published in The Journal of the San Juan Islands November 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, 2015. LEGAL NOTICE San Juan County Public Works 2016-2017 Motor Fuel Bid Date: December 15, 2015 REQUEST FOR BIDS PROJECT NAME: 2016-2017 Motor Fuel BIDS DUE: December 15, 2015 at 3:00 PM Public notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Public Works has issued a Request for Bids to provide Motor fuel for 2016-2017 on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands. Specification packets are available at the San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring Street, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Phone (360) 370-0500 or online at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx. LEGAL NO. SJ670112 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, December 2, 2015. Notice of a Public Hearing A 2015 Docket Ordinance repealing San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, the Eastsound Subarea Plan, amending Section B, Element 2, Subsection 2.6.B (2) of the County Comprehensive Plan, adopting an amended Eastsound Subarea Plan that includes a Land Use Plan and Official Map, Goal and Policy Statements Describing the Specific Purposes of the Eastsound Subarea Plan and amending San Juan County Code Sections 18.20.010, 18.20.030, 18.20.040, 18.20.050, 18.20.080, 18.20.140, 18.20.150, 18.20.180, 18.20.190, 18.20.220 and Chapter 18.30 to include Development Regulations for the Eastsound Subarea. Notice is hereby given that the San
Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Eastsound Subarea Plan update. As part of the 2015 docket, the ordinance repeals San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, amends the Official Map, adds the amended Eastsound development regulations to San Juan County Code Title 18, and amends and adds the Eastsound Subarea Plan goals and policies to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan. The hearing will begin at or after 10:15 am, Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments or attend and provide oral comments. Written comments submitted at the hearing should include a minimum of 5 copies. Proposed Comprehensive Plan Official Map amendments include repairing split zoned parcels adjacent to the airport and also along Bartel Road; extending the Village commercial designation along the north side of Main Street; and creating a new Eastsound residential district with a maximum 12 unit per acre density in the Mountain View Street area. Amendments to the Plan include amending and splitting the land use regulations from the Subarea goals and policies, moving regulations to the Unified Development Code, and moving the Subarea goals and policies into the land use section of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan. The official comment period on the proposed amendments to the Eastsound Subarea Plan will be from November 25 to December 8, 2015. The Eastsound Subarea Plan update documents include: - Minor amendments to the goals and policies of the plan and land use districts; - Revised regulations concerning allowed and prohibited uses; and - Amendments to the official map
that include repairing split zoned parcels at the corner of North Beach and Mount Baker Road and another split zoned parcel on Bartel Road; an extension of the Village commercial district along the north side of Main Street and the creation of a new residential district with a maximum density of 12 units per acre around Mountain View street. 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 five (5) copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250 or mail to 355 Court Street, #1 Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www. sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx . A copy of the proposed ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472. LEGAL NO. SJ668962 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, 2015. Notice of Public Hearing for a 2015 Docket Ordinance Adopting a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment changing four parcels on Orcas Island from Forest Resource 20 to Rural Farm Forest 5 (Thurman, PREDES-15-0002) Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing on a 2015 Docket Ordinance approving the proposed re-
designation for Thurman, PREDES-15-0002. The hearing begins at 9:15 a.m. on December 15, 2015, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. The official comment period is between Wednesday, November 25, 2015 and December 15, 2015. Comments received during this period will be considered part of the legislative record. Summary: This re-designation will change the Comprehensive Plan map of four parcels on Orcas Island (260643002, 260643008, 260643009 and 260711002) from Forest Resource 20 to Rural Farm Forest 5. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted by mail in advance of the hearing or delivered in person at the hearing. Please deliver five (5) copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street, # 1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council at the above address and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council office on business days between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. The ordinance may be seen 24 hours a day at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. The proposed ordinance will be mailed without charge, upon request. For more information please contact Lee McEnery, San Juan County DCD, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7589, leem@sanjuanco.com. LEGAL NO. SJ668956 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, 2015.
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San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council, convened as the San Juan County General Solid Waste Disposal District, will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance 16-2012 to reduce the General Solid Waste District excise tax from sixteen percent (16%) to fourteen and one-half percent (14.5%). The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, December 7, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifica-
tions. SUMMARY: Ordinance 16-2012 requires the General Solid Waste District to charge an excise tax of 16% on solid waste collection services provided by garbage collection companies and garbage transfer station operators. Having retired a significant portion of the District’s debt, the excise tax may be reduced without affecting solid waste services. The proposed ordinance will amend ordinance 16-2012 in a manner that reduces the excise tax. The proposed ordinance also repeals that portion of ordinance 16-2012 providing for codification. 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 Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472. LEGAL NO. SJ669909 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SAN JUAN COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on 2 proposed Ordinances: an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers; and an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, November 30, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The
hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications. SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations results in a net increase to County appropriations in various funds by a total of approximately $507,707. The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds appropriations in the amount of $227,556. 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 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or County Auditor Milene Henley at 360-370-7558. LEGAL NO. SJ668954 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 18, 25, 2015.
NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (Planning Commission – PC; Hearing Examiner – HEX; County Council Hearing Room - CCHR) Permit Number
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Washington State Parks c/o Kira Key Numerous; Numerous; Adopt DNS issued 12/23/15 HEX 1/21/16 9/22/15 9/22/15 Swanson, 220 N Walnut St., Bank call for list call for list 8/27/15 Burlington, WA 98250 PPROV0 463521003, 289 God’s Bill and Shannon Bailey, PO Box 3117, Vacation rental 10/30/15 11/16/15 Exempt 12/16/15 -15-0052 Pocket Lane, San Juan Friday Harbor, WA 98250 PPROV0 462634008, 290 God’s Bill and Shannon Bailey, PO Box 3117, Vacation rental 10/30/15 11/16/15 Exempt 12/16/15 -15-0053 Pocket Lane, San Juan Friday Harbor, WA 98250 James and Laura Donald, c/o Steve Revise shoreline Zuvela, Waterfront Construction, Key PSJREV272922002, 922 Lovers permit to 9/22/15 11/16/15 Exempt 12/16/15 HEX 1/21/16 Bank 15-0002 Cove Road, Orcas 205 NE Northlake Way, Suite 230, reconfigure dock Seattle, WA 98105 WA Dept. of Natural Resources, Paul Cattle Point beach Numerous; Numerous; Adopt DNS 240842001, near 8248 Key PSJ000issued McFarland, 919 Township St, 9/30/15 9/30/15 access trail 12/23/15 HEX 2/18/16 call for list call for list Cattle Point Rd, San Juan Bank 15-0007 5/27/15 Sedro Wooley, WA 98284 renovation 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.) 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 10:30 a.m., in the Key Bank, Downstairs, Garden Rroom, 95 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. In the County Council Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. 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 PSJ00015-0006
LEGAL NO. SJ1469679 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, NOVEMBER 25, 2015
MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Intent to Adopt an Election Resolution. The San Juan Islands Conservation District intends to have a meeting on Thursday, December 10th, 2015, 8:30-11:00am, at 530 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA, at which the date, time, place and manner of the 2016 annual election will be set. LEGAL NO. SJ669553 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. November 25, December 2, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Fisherman Bay Sewer District will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the adoption of its 2015 Amended Budget and 2016 Budget. The public hearing will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 at
4:00pm at the District Office, 37 Weeks Point Way, #13, Lopez Island. A regular monthly meeting will immediately follow the public hearing. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. LEGAL NO. J669914 Published: The Journal of the San November 25, 2015. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF PIERCE ESTATE OF MARY MARGARET KINGLAND, Deceased. NO. 15-4-01911-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 (NTCRD) 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. 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: November 25, 2015. Personal Representative: SCOTT A. KINGLAND Attorney for the Personal Representative: A. EUGENE HAMMERMASTER/DAVID C. HAMMERMASTER Address for Mailing or Service: 1207 Main Street Sumner, WA 98390 Pierce County Superior Court Cause Number: 15-4-01911-5 /s/Scott A. Kingland SCOTT A. KINGLAND, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative:
HAMMERMASTER LAW OFFICES, PLLC /s/A. Eugene Hammermaster A. Eugene Hammermaster, WSBA 03974 1207 Main Street Sumner, WA 98390 (253) 863-5115 LEGAL NO. J669917 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. November 25, December 2, 9, 2015.
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Kurt and Peggy are unusual in San Juan Island Fire & Rescue in that they are residents of Brown Island. The Longs, assigned to Station 37 on Brown Island, are caretakers there as well as firefighters. Peggy grew up in Renton, Wash., Kurt grew up in Des Moines, Wash., and raised their family of two boys in Auburn, Wash. Their son, Michael, the assistant Harbor Master here in Friday Harbor, is also a firefighter. Their other son lives in Glendale, Calif. Before moving to San Juan Island, Peggy and Kurt owned a home inspection company which they sold in 2005. Both have their 100 Ton captain licenses and Kurt and Peggy had fun on the weekends running Dive Boats out of Tacoma. On the island they ran the Dive Shop for about five years. They sold the shop and have been on Brown Island since 2011. Kurt is a Lieutenant, Firefighter 2 (structural), WF2 (wildland), and Fire Boat Operator. He heads up the fire boat operation. His favorite job is captaining the Sheriff/Fire boat called the Sentinel, and supplies water
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to properties close to the shoreline and is involved in search and rescue on the water. His crew has a Boater Safety Card with various other qualifications required by the department they are employed with. Peggy is a WF2 (wild land) and is a member of the San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Logistics Team which provides food and drink for firefighters on the fire line. She loves to cook so this job is very satisfying for her. “We need more good people to join our great organization,” said Kurt.
“Yes, you put in a lot of time and energy but get more out of it than you put in.” Peggy said that there are lots of ways to help out in the fire department. “The more you put in, the more you get out of the group”. She probably would have joined the Logistics Department sooner if she had known about the various ancillary jobs San Juan Island Fire & Rescue has to offer. San Juan Fire & Rescue For info, visit www.sjifire. org, Facebook page San Juan Island Fire & Rescue or call 378-5334.
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uty initiated a traffic stop for speeding on Cattle Point Road. The driver was issued an infraction. • A San Juan Island deputy responded to a noninjury collision on Sutton Road. The driver stated he was blinded by the sun and drove off the road, colliding with two trees. The driver received an infraction for driving without a valid license and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. • Deputies responded to a residence in Friday Harbor to investigate a reported domestic dispute. After interviewing both parties, an arrest was made for domestic assault. Nov. 12 • A school bus driver reported a person passing the school bus while it
was stopped to pick up a student. Further investigation was unable to confirm the identity of the passing driver. • A deputy initiated a traffic stop for speeding on Mullis Street in Friday Harbor. The driver was issued a speeding infraction. • Deputies in Friday Harbor received a report of a domestic dispute. The male in the incident was arrested for assault in the fourth degree. Nov. 13 • A driver was stopped and issued an infraction for speeding on Fisherman Bay Road on Lopez. • An Sheriff deputy investigated a complaint of a dog attacking another dog. After further investigation, it is believed that those
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responsible had separated the dogs and no criminal violations had occurred. • A Friday Harbor deputy issued a traffic stop for a vehicle with expired registration. The driver of the vehicle had been stopped for this same issue in July. The driver was given an infraction. • A deputy responded to a report of malicious mischief in the Friday Harbor area. The caller advised that some time over Tuesday or Wednesday night a construction trailer was “tagged.” • Deputies responded to the Terrace Neighborhood in Friday Harbor to investigate a report of a traffic accident. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Nov. 14 • A deputy received a complaint regarding theft and neglected care of an elderly man on Orcas Island. The case is currently under investigation. • A deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area for a dog at large. The deputy met the caller, who turned a dog over. The caller advised that
it was an ongoing problem. The dog was transported to the animal shelter and an infraction was issued to the dog’s owner. • A deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Orcas Road. The driver was issued an infraction for speed and a warning for expired vehicle registration over two months. • A vehicle was stopped for speeding on Orcas Road, and the driver was given a speeding infraction. • A vehicle was stopped for speeding on Orcas Road, and the driver was given a speeding infraction. • A part-time Lopez resident reported it appeared someone had occupied a trailer at her residence. A deputy collected evidence, and an investigation is ongoing. • A Friday Harbor resident reported his electric bicycle was stolen from the American Legion. The bicycle is described as a 2007 Black Portocall Phantom-X. Nov. 15 • A deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to an attempted burglary. The caller advised that some time over the previous night, a window
was damaged. The caller advised that entry was not made into the business. • Lopez Island deputy found a man who appeared to be in distress along a Lopez roadway. Upon checking the man was just winded from exertion, and declined offers of assistance. Nov. 16 • A reporting deputy had contact with the caller in reference to harassing phone calls. The caller is receiving unwanted calls from a service. The calls are coming from multiple phone numbers. The caller is going to keep a log and follow up with the reporting deputy in a week. Nov. 17 • A deputy responded to a possible burglary at the Orcas Island Middle School. Further investigation revealed that it was a false alarm and no persons had made entry into the school. • A Lopez Island youth was referred to juvenile authorities in connection with an after school incident at the Lopez Island High School. The youth was released to family pending a court appearance.
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County crime briefs, burglary and take of a vehicle By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
Burglary
A Friday Harbor man was charged with burglary in the second degree on Nov. 4. He was recorded on a security camera walking towards a building with a jackhammer bit in his hand, going out of the video frame and eventually leaving the area. The next day a broken window was found at the Friday Harbor business. Brian Lynn Borgquist, 39, was identified on video by the responding officer and by the victims, who reported nothing stolen in a written statement Oct. 21. According to the responding officer’s statement, Borgquist was inside the fenced-in area around the business at 2 a.m. and repeat-
edly leaned in, looking through windows with a flashlight in hand. When questioned, Borgquist said that he was “really drunk” that night and that he is “not happy with his actions” according to court documents. “Brian said that he was going to break in and make entry into the business, but said that he changed his mind after he broke the window,” court documents read. Borgquist has a trial Feb. 1. Burglary in the second degree is a class B felony.
Take of vehicle
Joshua Daniel Treleven, 36, of Friday Harbor, is being charged with take of a vehicle without permission in the second degree and theft in the third degree, a class C felony and gross misdemeanor respectively.
Update on EMS investigation By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
A board meeting of San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 reviewed the 2016 budget to be approved in December and provided an update on the Civil Investigative Demand that they brought to attention at their last meeting, Oct. 28. The demand was brought by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit under the Attorney General’s office to examine documents
regarding air ambulance transport, and “involves the possible submission of false Medicaid reimbursement claims for air ambulance services.” It requests billing documents, reimbursement claims, forms, as well as all communication between “Larry Wall, Jim Cole, Dr. Michael Edwards or Dr. Michael Sullivan, or the superintendent on Board of the San Juan Island Public Hospital District No. 1 regarding Medicaid billing,
Medicaid reimbursement or air ambulance service.” Superintendent Pamela Hutchins read a statement prepared by the attorney representing the district. “Some have misunderstood the nature of that demand. This civil, not criminal, investigation focuses on our patients use of air ambulance transportation to mainland healthcare resources. For decades in the San Juan County archipelago, air ambulances have been the best and often only
transportation solution for patients. Consequently, our higher use of this transportation resource has drawn the attention of Medicaid auditors. San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 is pledging its full cooperation with this investigation.” Board members discussed swearing in Barbara Sharp for commissioner position #2 to the board in December, as well as final budget approval.
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Deputies received a report of a stolen car on Point Caution Dr. While responding, deputies spotted Treleven in the car pulling up to the stop sign at Sutton Road. Treleven had two confirmed warrants for his arrest for driving with a suspended license in the third degree, and was arrested on those warrants. A black bag and coat were in the car that Treleven said were his, and asked to bring them with him to the jail. When deputies searched the contents of the bag, they found a Ziploc bag with a white substance that proved positive for methamphetamine when tested with a field kit. Deputies also saw a ukulele in the back that was reported stolen. The owner of the car stated when he got home at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27, he noticed his stereo and ukulele missing. At 6:10 p.m. the victim told the deputy that they saw Treleven get into his car, and saw him drive off with it. The victim then called the sheriff ’s office. Charges have not been filed for drug possession. An investigation is ongoing.
FIBER UPDATE Rock Island Communications has been busy installing fiber optic broadband to homes and businesses around the county. This historic undertaking will provide fast, reliable Internet up to 200Mbps to those who want it. We’re currently managing over 250 simultaneous construction projects countywide. Here are some of the groups we’ve been working with to date: Current Group Projects Suncrest on Orcas Island Whiskey Hill on Lopez Island Cape San Juan on San Juan Island Mineral Point on San Juan Island Spring Point on Orcas Island Mineral Heights on San Juan Island The Highlands on San Juan Island Completed Group Projects Alder Forest on Orcas Island Eagle Lake on Orcas Island Seattle Pacific University on Blakely Island Alder Cottages on Orcas Island Upcoming Group Projects Gary Oak on San Juan Island Matia View on Orcas Island Portland Fair Area on San Juan Island
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Water
Continued from page 1 on single user systems, and 19 percent are on Group B water systems, which services less than 25 people per day. According to Vicki Heater, San Juan County Water Resource Management committee member, more extensive analysis of seawater intrusion of wells is needed to know how it impacts water quality. Heater showed a series of graphs illuminating the saltwater intrusion issue on the North end of Lopez, as well as graphs of San Juan Island and Orcas Island to show the areas of aquifer recharge, the highest in glacial deposits. As far as water issues go, each island has their own unique hydrology. USGS maps show that the aquifer recharge rate of San Juan Island is just 6 percent of annual rainfall. Paul Kamin, committee member on San Juan County Water Resource Management, spoke about water usage in the county and
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what sort of conservation efforts are underway, or should be implemented. “We as Americans are water pigs,” Kamin said, showing a graph of America’s water consumption. Nation-wide, Americans use an average of 150 gallons of water per day. In Seattle, that number is down to 130 a day, in Friday Harbor it’s 110 per person per day, and in Eastsound, it’s under 90 gallons a day. U.S. statistics show 29 percent of water is used for outdoors, 19 percent goes down the toilet, and 15 percent is used for clothes washing machines. Such specific statistics aren’t available for San Juan County, but they give an idea of how water is used. Kamin said that this year was unique, as he started getting phone calls of dry wells in June instead of August. He recommended, as a county, that seawater intrusions be well monitored, especially on Lopez, to adopt water efficiency goals for water group B systems, start recording how much water is used as irrigation for agriculture, and fund a hydrogeologist. Kamin also
have to have an appointment,” she said. “People can come when it’s convenient for them.” DuVall said getting the shot protects the individual and the community. “Flu spreads easily and it can be debilitating,” she
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said. “It can cause death, especially in young infants and the elderly.” It’s also costly to have the flu when considering the time missed from work, she added. And, she said, you can carry the flu virus and pass it on to others, even if you show no symptoms of the flu. Another thing DuVall wanted to clear up is the myth that you can get the flu from getting a flu shot. “That’s just not true,” she
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said that the county should start advocating for adopting direct potable reuse as a water recycling tactic, To citizens, he recommended using water meters and hose attachments to monitor how much water a household is using, especially if drawing from a private well. He also recommended fixing leaks, which make up 10 percent of water usage. A presentation on freshwater habitats was given by Kimbal Sundberg, as well as projects around the island to restore creeks and streams for juvenile salmon, cutthroat and rainbow trout. “Freshwater habitats are vital to maintaining our island biodiversity and natural resources,” Sundberg said, pointing out that protecting them is much less expensive and time-consuming than restoring them after they are damaged. Tom Schultz, former Washington State University Extension Director, gave his two cents on what he had gathered the agricultural needs are in the community, discusssaid. “The shot doesn’t contain an active virus, just a shell of the virus that tells the body to fight against it.” She added that now is the time to get a shot if you haven’t already. “Don’t wait any longer because there’s always the chance we’ll run out of the vaccine,” she said. While the county has no more flu shot clinics scheduled, and some pharmacies are reporting low inventory of flu vaccines, health officials say to also check
ing what different crops use and noting that hard numbers on irrigation and water use in agriculture are difficult to come by. As for what the future looks like? “Challenging,” Schultz said. “But there is a level of resiliency in agriculture.” Kyle Dodd, Peter Kilpatrick and Paul Kamin discussed current water use and systems regulations, followed by a question and answer period from the full audience. A video of the meeting is available at www.madrona2.com/climate-series, as well as past lectures such as the recent talk by Dr. Dan Kammen, co-director of the Berkeley Institute of the Environment, and Director of the Transportation Sustainability Research Center. Islands Climate Resilience will be holding a series of discussions throughout December and January at San Juan Island Grange focused on the book “What We Think About When We Try Not to Think About Global Warming.” For info, visit sanjuanislandscd.org.-
with primary care physicians, most of whom stock flu shots. At Ray’s Pharmacy on Orcas Island, sources report that they have the flu vaccine in stock, but not a lot of it. A pharmacy clerk said they just got some in. On Lopez Island, at the Lopez Island Pharmacy, pharmacists Rick McCoy reported that they’ve given at least 400 flu shots since Labor Day, when their supply arrived.
“We’ve had people wanting the shot and we’ve been able to fill the need so far,” he said. “And as far as we know, we haven’t seen and flu cases on Lopez.” He also warned, however, that those who have not gotten a flu shot should do so now. “I encourage people to get it earlier rather than later,” he said. “There’s no guarantee that we’ll be able to get more (vaccine) in, if we try to reorder.”
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Islanders talk winter preparedness By Anna V. Smith
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While a fire crackled in the hearth and the air was scented with baked goods, Brendan Cowan, director of San Juan Department of Emergency Management talked with an audience at the San Juan Island Grange about the importance of being prepared for winter and all the challenges it comes with. Cowan discussed the basics of being prepared, such as keeping at least a week’s worth of food and water, alternatives to electric heat sources and knowing your neighbors needs as well as your own. “The recent power outage was a great little reminder of these things,” Cowan said. Although OPALCO has 95 percent of its power lines underground thanks to a FEMA grant, “We’re still all connected to the greater grid, so we still have to be mindful of that.” Most members of the audience had at least some experience with winters on San Juan Island, and had some impressive stories to tell about weeks on end with no electricity back in the 1990s and late 1980s. Cowan, who travels around states assisting other emergency situations in addition to his time here, said that the
major response that he sees from people affected by tragedies like wildfires or storms is that they weren’t prepared because they didn’t think it would happen to them. It’s often smaller communities with altruistic sensibilities that do the best under pressure, coming together and helping each other. “At the end of the day it’s all about thinking ahead to stay warm and safe and connected, so we want to look at how to get to that point, and what’s keeping us from taking those steps,” Cowan said. He supplied a 12-month “preparation calendar” for people to gradually acquire the things they’ll need in the event of an emergency, including a checklist of things to purchase such as canned foods, portable radios and hand-held tools, as well as a list of activities for families and neighbors to take part in. “Basically, it’s like living on the San Juan Islands in the 1920s,” Cowan said, explaining that households should have non-electric devices at the ready, and to know your neighbors in the event that you or they should need help. Cowan said that checking on neighbor’s houses when they aren’t there is also important, since pipes can freeze and thaw may cause them to burst with nobody home to be aware of the running water.
The conversation turned from winter preparedness to natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, including the massive Cascadia earthquake that will hit the Pacific Northwest. Cowan said that for the islands, any tsunami will be 45 minutes after the quake which will give islanders time to get to higher ground. There will be multiple surges, Cowan said, so don’t go out onto the water in a boat until water levels have returned to normal. “There is no reason that someone should die from the tsunami on the islands,” Cowan said, noting that the surge will come up around 20 feet. The point of being prepared for an event like the Cascadia earthquake is less because of the damage that the islands will sustain, and more due to the little assistance islanders will receive because of being a rural county when larger cities like Victoria B.C., Seattle and Portland will be affected up and down the coast. Cowan also discussed best practices when driving in snowy conditions (don’t unless absolutely necessary), preventing water pipes from freezing (keep a steady drip going and indoors heated) and keeping an eye on neighbors, friends and family and checking in with weather broadcasts to be prepared for storms. For info on how to respond to emergencies or a list of supplies, visit the Department of Emergency Management at www.joomla.sanjuandem.net. To contact Brendan Cowan or ask him to speak about preparedness at a neighborhood gathering or meeting, email him at dem@sanjuandem.net.
Residents face increasing costs with stagnant wages By Leslie Kelly
Special to the Weekly
Although employment is up across the San Juan Islands and the economy seems to be rebounding, residents still face stagnant wages while the price of everything from rent to groceries is increasing. That was the message in a recent report by the San Juan County Economic Development Council. Victoria Compton, executive director of the economic development council, called the report “mostly positive.” “It’s clear that we are in economic recovery,” she said. “We’re a few years behind the rest of the nation. We’re just starting to see the natural climb out of the recession.” The report included data from the Washington Employment Security Department, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Western Washington University. Among the notable results is that unemployment in the San Juan Islands has dropped from 6.2 percent in May of 2012 to a current rate of 4.4 percent. The highest unemployment listed was in January 2012 at 8.8 percent. Compton said that included growth in manufacturing and technology jobs, as well as a return to full force labor in other areas such as retail and construction has gotten the number of unemployed back down. “It’s only been recently that construction has begun to come back,” she said.
“And we’ve seen a growth in small manufacturing and tech.” Examples of that, she said were the manufacturing of parts for Honda outboards and filters for NASA, both which are done in the San Juans. She said she’s also seen a growth in technology companies that produce apps. “They can do their work anywhere, but they’ve decided to work and live here because it’s a nice place,” she said. According to the state Department of Revenue, business growth on the islands was reported to be up 6,000 firms or companies from 3,000 in 1994 to 9,000 in 2014. Those figures are based on sale tax reports given to the state. One thing that has been an issue for workers living on the San Juan Islands is wages. While costs of goods and services has increased, wages have not. “The best way of looking at it is that if a tomato cost $1 in 2007, it now costs $1.50,” said Compton. “But as a consumer, you are still only making the wages you were in 2007.” That holds true for everything, including rents, which she said are higher here than other places in the state, like smaller towns in eastern Washington, because of the appeal of living in the San Juans. “People from Seattle, where wages are better, are still coming here to buy homes or rent vacation rentals,” she said. “So that means rents stay high and
that’s a tough squeeze on workers here.” With regard to how people are spending their money on the San Juan Islands, a majority goes for retail purchases. About 28 percent of all sales tax collected comes from retail businesses. “On Orcas that number is 36 percent, about a third of all the dollars spent,” she said. “But we can’t tell from this (data) whether that’s residents purchasing goods or whether that’s tourists shopping here. There’s no way to gauge that.” The data also doesn’t show what items people are spending their on. She also warned that just a purchase or two of mega yachts sold in the San Juans could sway that percentage. As for other sales tax collected, about 20 percent was from construction projects. Utilities accounted for 6 to 10 percent depending on which island was studied, and accommodations and dining was another 11 to 13 percent. Transportation was only 1 to 2 percent of all sales tax collected. Compton said she thinks transportation costs level out between the fact that residents have very short commutes to work, as opposed to the cost of leaving the islands via ferry. In total, sales tax increased over all the county by 9.6 percent in 2015, from the 2014 figure. It went from $1.3 million to $1.43 million. While some comes from year-round residents, a good portion comes from summer tourism.
One of the crucial factors in spending on the San Juan Islands is the number of residents who are considered low income. In a recent report by Orcas Power and Light Company, 19 percent of the population in the county lives below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. That represents 1,500 households and 3,000 individuals. To better describe that level, someone who is at 150 percent of the federal poverty level would make $17,505 annually, or $8.42 an hour. A family of two wage earners would make $23,598, at an average hourly rate of $11.35. The power company conducted the study to try to determine how best to allot its utility assistance money. But Compton said it is an indication of the low and stagnate wages in the area. She said she hopes that non profits and social services can use the information to apply for more grants and government loans to help low wage earners and their families. Meanwhile, the economic development council is working to enhance business on the San Juans. It is undertaking a branding plan whereby products made on the San Juans will bear a “San Juan Islands Made” logo, be it fudge, jewelry, or Honda parts. A website is being created to market that plan. And the council is offering mentoring to existing and new businesses. “We’re hoping to encour-
age those people who have been thinking about starting a business to go for it,” she said. “They may be afraid or not know what to do. So we will offer help with business plans and pitches, and we are sponsor trade
shows. We’re even planning our own ‘Shark Tank’-type competition.” For more on that go to www.sanjuansedc.org, or call Compton at 378-2906.
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Letters to the Editor Successful Phone-a-Thon
The San Juan Public Schools Foundation acknowledges with gratitude the outpouring of support from local individuals and businesses during our annual Phone-A-Thon in October. Pledges from individuals and businesses through our Business Partnership program totaled over $90,000 for the 2015-2016 school year. All money earned goes directly to our public schools to purchase items that state funds do not cover, including art and music supplies, items for STEM courses, and other educational materials for children in all grades K-12. In an era of reduced state funding, community
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support is critical to the ability of our public schools to sustain their pursuit of excellence. Once again, our community has risen to the occasion, and our children thank you for your support. SAN JUAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION San Juan Island
Thank you for the support
A huge thank you to everyone who came out Wednesday night to support Island Haven Animal Sanctuary - I hope y’all had fun, I know I did! Also, a huge thank you to Mike at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar for hosting the event and to his wonderful staff, they were, as usual, amazing. And of course, a huge thank you to Jaime Ellsworth for her gorgeous painting, and Sheila Doyle for her beautiful quilts, and Jan Murphy, for making this event happen! The outpouring of support for the sanctuary from you, the community, is inspiring and humbling – thank you for believing in us and together we will make Island Haven a safe place, for these animals and more, to call home forever. JULIE DUKE San Juan Island
Refugees need our help
I am ashamed and appalled that people in the United States in positions of authority and those running for office can be so callous as to speak against our countries founding principles and give in to fear. Refugees fleeing war must be helped. What we did to the Japanese-Americans (placing them in internment camps) and how we turned our back on the Jews in Germany allowing the Holocaust must not be
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repeated. We might as well take down the Statue of Liberty if we refuse the people from Syria fleeing war. And those who would single out one religion (Islam) as an undesirable forget that our constitution protects all religions. Those that use Islam as an excuse for killing others are no different than other extremists that use their beliefs to justify the deaths of others. WALT COOTER San Juan Island
An update on Terry Ogle
Many of you have supported Terry and Janie Ogle through his Sept. 30, stem cell transplant and it’s time to let you know where he is in the process. The transplant was a success, he is still recuperating, there is no evidence of cancer and the host cells have taken over. Yeah! He must remain in Seattle under the watchful eye of the doctors as the transplant process in ongoing because he is in the stage of monitoring for rejection. That being said he is doing very well and the doctors are pleased. Our sincere best wishes for continued comfort and healing. For those of you who are not on Facebook, Janie Ogle just posted this news: “To our friends and family today is Terry Ogle’s day 50 of the stem cell transplant. Our half-way point to the 100 days the Seattle doctor’s wanted us to stay at the Cancer Care Alliance. Wow, we have made it through so far. We are feeling so lucky and grateful. Terry is getting stronger every day and this journey he is on has shown me his courage and strength every day. We are so thankful of all the support and love from our family and friends. We have met a lot of wonderful people here in the Emerald City but we can’t wait to get
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on the ferry, and come to the island we call home. Love and Peace.” The website www.Benefit4TerryOgle. com is still active with current information. Monetary gifts can still be made on the website via PayPal or at any Wells Fargo Bank under the Terry Ogle Medical Fund. Greeting cards or notes can be mailed to Terry Ogle, P.O. Box 1383, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Terry Ogle has artwork entered in the Island Museum of Art show in Friday Harbor from Nov. 21 through Jan. 11. Thank you all for your support. ORGANIZERS FOR THE BENEFIT FOR TERRY OGLE
Of course he does
I read this morning where Congressman Larsen supports accepting Syrian refugees, sees it as a way to combat terrorism. Of course he does. JACQUELINE HANSSON Friday Harbor
Like a phoenix from the ashes
“The streets of heaven are too crowded with angels
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today.” All of us grieve for the families of the Paris terror victims and the passengers of the downed Russian airliner. Our tears flow and our pain is massive. Yet in the aftermath of these tragedies we as a world are more unified toward the war on terror than ever before. Russia, China, France, Britain and the U.S. will rise like a phoenix from the ashes of grieving and pain to become resolute and unified in our quest for freedom, liberty and human dignity. Yes, the streets of Heaven are too crowded today, but those who died will not have died in vain. We will remember them; and we as a united world will defeat the terrorists in the end. MIKE BUETTELL Friday Harbor
Our services for mental health must improve
Diana Hefley is a superb writer. In her article detailing the demise of Keaton Farris, she spotlighted the invisible atrocities our mentally ill suffer today. Jailed rather than hospitalized, avoided rather than exam-
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ined, Mr. Farris’s death was a crime committed by a system devoid of resources and in this case, compassion. In the 80’s, half of our country’s mental hospitals closed down with the governmental reassurance, “Our community resources (clinics) can care for those needing help.” Then, funding was slashed for community clinics, the agent of that “help.” While interning in Los Angeles, I witnessed a community clinic open one day and permanently closed the next, with a sign posted on the door, “Please call 911 if you need help.” That clinic served over 100,000 people. It seemed like overnight, the streets were filled with the mentally ill who had nowhere to go for medication, for shelter, for care. Jails, prisons and doorways now house our mentally ill. Sadly, Mr. Farris’s story is not unique. In his case, clearly all personnel including medical staff were criminally neglectful. But realistically, jail and prison personnel are not trained to care for those with “erratic behavior.” When Mr. Farris grew resistive, someone inhumanely buzzed him See LETTERS, Page 7
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Guest column
Every year the Journal of the San Juans asks its readers to tell us what they are thankful for this holiday. What are you thankful for? • The beauty of the islands: the mountains, the ocean, the beach. We truly live in the most magical place on earth. And my wonderful parents and sister who are my best friends in the whole world and make driving eight hours to come home more than worth it, miss them every day. • Every day I am thankful for the same thing: my husband. And bacon. • My bathtub. Hot water. • Socks. • Family, friends, community, health. • Laughter, love and good beer. • A sense of humor, a warm bed and this island full of neighbors. • I am thankful that on a small island with an even smaller, two street town, there are no less than 10 places to get coffee and soothe my caffeine-addled brain. • My faithful feline companion and everyone else’s pets, too. • The professionals who help my kids be the best they can. • My husband. • The health and happiness of my sweet baby girl and our love-filled family. • I am lucky enough to be living in one of the most fabulous places on earth, and that I am not a political refugee without a place to call home for my family. • My family as well as the wonderful community that is on Orcas. • Freedom for our girls to run, dance, play and climb trees without being oppressed or harassed. • The simplest blessings everyday! • The love from my family and friends, and a good laugh every now and then. From our staff: Publisher Colleen Smith-Armstrong: “I am thankful for the little kindnesses I see each day that help restore my faith in humanity.” Sales rep Cherie Sarrett: “I am thankful for my 11 grandkids. They keep me young and make me feel I want to live forever.” Reporter Anna V. Smith: “I’m thankful for the strength and love that my friends and family give me, and for living in such a beautiful place as these islands. Graphic designer Shane Watson: “Coffee.” Office manager Frances Bacon: “I am thankful for a great family and friends. Good health and living in a calm, beautiful island. I am grateful for the support of a loving community.” Editor Cali Bagby: “I am thankful for democracy. With all its faults it is still the best form of government. I am thankful for healthy and intelligent debate and the freedom of speech.”
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Being thankful Looking ahead: commercial aquaculture
PUBLIC MEETINGS n Veterans Advisory Board Monthly Meeting, Nov. 27, 11:45 a.m. at Legislative Conference Room, 55 Second Street. n Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. at Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street. n Marine Resources Committee Meeting, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m. at Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street. n Lead Integrating Organization Meeting, Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. at Key Bank, 95 Second Street.
For the Record n In an article from the 11/18 edition, an article titled “Assault on Lopez” the name of the convicted was incorrect. Her name is Lisa Marie Jacobsen, not Lisa Marie Johnson. n In the 11/18 edition of the Journal’s Real Estate Tab we incorrectly published real estate transactions from September, not October. We apologize for the error. Please find the correct listings at www.sanjuanjournal.com
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The San Juan County Council is updating the Shoreline Master Program, with hearings beginning on Nov. 30. This update is this community’s opportunity to address requirements for future aquaculture operations in San Juan County, including the types of commercial aquaculture we don’t yet have. There are two types of commercial aquaculture which would not be compatible with most San Juan County shorelines: fin fish net pens (for farmed Atlantic salmon) and commercial geoduck operations. Currently there are no fin fish net pens and no commercial geoduck operations in San Juan County, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be interest in establishing them here in the future. For the most part, San Juan County’s current commercial aquaculture operations are compatible with neighboring residences. Shellfish farms in San Juan County tend to be of a type and scale that fit with our rural shorelines. This is not true for many communities in Puget Sound where single family residences on the shoreline are impacted by fin fish net pens and commercial geoduck operations. In addition to potential environmental impacts, fin fish net pens and commercial geoduck operations could impact property values. Permits for these commercial aquaculture operations don’t require ownership or the leasing of adjacent shoreline land. People buy shoreline and waterview properties in San Juan County with an investment-backed expectation that their shoreline access and marine views will remain largely intact. A geoduck operation’s PVC tubes are visually impactful, obstruct beach and water access, and there’s
noise associated with the liquefaction used for harvesting. Fin fish net pen operations can include lights, noise, and odor. Both commercial operations could include vehicle traffic that use shoreline access road ends which would further impact rural neighborhoods. The draft SMP update allows commercial geoduck operations in all shoreline designations except “Port, Marina and Marine Transportation” with a conditional use permit. SJC’s critical areas could potentially justify prohibitions and buffers, but this option has not been addressed. The draft SMP would allow fin fish net pens in rural, urban, natural, conservancy, and aquatic shoreline designations with a shoreline substantial development permit. Island County is also in the process of updating their SMP. San Juan County should adopt language similar to Island County’s: “The county shall adopt a prohibition on new commercial fin fish net pen aquaculture operations to provide time for updated guidance addressing the protection of ecological functions and use conflicts.” State law identifies single family residences and aquaculture (as a water dependent industrial and commercial development) as preferred uses in the shoreline, with no preference given to one or the other shoreline use. Tourism and real estate in San Juan County depend upon our beautiful shorelines and water views. The San Juan County Council’s update to the SMP should include every provision available to protect existing shoreline and waterview properties from future incompatible large-scale commercial aquaculture operations. The SMP must comply with state law and it can also protect the values and character of our islands community and this beautiful marine environment.
Budget 2016: A look at county finances By Milene Henley
San Juan County Auditor
A recent local political cartoon pictured a person, labeled “county budget,” stuffing money into one pocket, labeled “reserves,” at the same time he was pulling money out of another pocket, labeled “spending.” It made me laugh, mostly because it suggested to me that somebody had actually read the very long 2016 budget message. It also challenged me to work on the clarity of my writing, because the story it told missed the mark on one key detail. The county tried, for 2016, to put together a “status quo” budget which simply maintained existing programs while living within available revenue. We can’t do it. We can’t pay for the services we currently provide, at the level at which we currently provide them, within current revenue projections. Labor is about 75 percent of the cost of the county’s general fund. Aided by staff turnover, wages are actually growing fairly modestly, at approximately the rate of inflation. The cost of benefits, however, is growing much faster. From 2011 to 2016, retirement system costs increased 86 percent, projected medical insurance costs, 58 percent, and worker compensation costs, 56 percent. For 2016
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Continued from page 6 with a stun gun. No wonder he grew more paranoid. Who wouldn’t? On our beloved island similar conditions exist. Our mentally ill also struggle for
alone, the cost of all benefits is projected to increase about 7.5 percent. The cost of services is also projected to rise about 7.5 percent in 2016. “Services,” which includes a wide variety of expenses from professional services through travel and utilities, is the largest category of expense in the general fund after payroll. Overall, expenditures in the county’s general fund are projected to increase almost 5 percent in 2016. Revenues, on the other hand, are projected to remain almost flat. Property tax is the largest and most reliable source of unrestricted revenue for the county. Because of the 1 percent growth limitation imposed by Initiative 747, it is constrained in growth and fairly easy to project. Sales tax, the second largest source of general fund revenue, has done quite well recently, growing at 5.25 percent, 8.5 percent and 8.5 percent in 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively. Charges for goods and services have also trended upwards, though some of the recent growth has been increases in charges by general fund departments to other departments within the county. All other revenue types have been either stagnant or highly variable. Intergovernmental revenue, which
help. Although there are countless individuals and groups here who want to help, when someone needs a hospital bed, a thorough evaluation, and the comfort of informed care, 9 times out of 10, there are no beds available anywhere in the state, let alone, nearby. For
is always tough to project, is dropping substantially in 2016. Licensing and permitting revenue – primarily health and building permits – will be flat in 2016. Interest revenue and fines and forfeits remain almost unchanged since 2009. In total, revenue to the general fund in 2016 will be essentially unchanged from 2015. With expenditures growing at 5 percent, the gap between revenue and “status quo” expenditures is projected at about $567,000. To make up the difference, the proposed 2016 county budget includes the use of cash-on-hand – hence the abovereferenced cartoon. Where the carton missed the mark is the source of the cash. Rather than reserves, the cash budgeted for use is coming out of “operating cash” in the general fund. Operating cash is currently well above the 10 percent level required by the county’s reserve policy. With the county’s current strong cash position, we can, in the short term, meet both our operational and our reserve objectives, even with consuming some cash. Long-term, however, the imbalance between revenue growth and expenditure growth remains a problem we must solve, or balancing our budget with cash-on-hand will be no laughing matter.
a country with such wealth, this is unconscionable. Our system must change. Elections are approaching. If we want to declare ourselves as our national pledge puts it, “one nation under God,” we need to return to the politics that consider the needs of those less fortu-
nate than ourselves, especially the invisible who suffer the most. Regardless of your party, please consider voting for those who value compassionate care for the mentally ill and want to pay for it. JULIE GOTTMAN San Juan Island
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Larsen supports U.S. accepting Syrian refugees — Submitted by the office of Congressman Rick Larsen Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today about accepting refugees from Syria who are fleeing violence and persecution. Larsen voted against H.R. 4038, a bill that effectively halts Syrian refugees from entering the U.S. “In the aftermath of the terrible ISIL-driven attacks in Paris, some have called on the United States to shut down any effort to admit Syrian refugees. I understand the fear that people feel, and I share their concern for our national security. We must take smart, decisive action to prevent terrorist attacks on American soil. The U.S. should continue to show its strength by taking the fight to ISIL. Through airstrikes and support for forces in the region, including the Iraqi military and the Kurds, we have shrunk the territory ISIL has held by 20 percent to 25 percent. We have done this through working with an international coalition to conduct airstrikes against ISIL leadership, convoys and logistics operations, as well as through coordinated sharing of intelligence and other information about ISIL’s membership and activities. But military action only goes so far, and
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we should also be worried about giving ISIL the chance to say ‘I told you so.’ By shutting out Syrian refugees, ISIL can claim that Muslims are not welcome in the United States. Handing ISIL a propaganda victory like this gives them another recruiting tool, creating a serious national security concern. Fear is an understandable response to terror and violence. The process a refugee must go through to enter our country is the most stringent for any traveler seeking to cross our borders. Refugees must go through rigorous security screenings that involve the National Counterterrorism Center, the FBI Terrorist Screening Center, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State and the Department of Defense. Because it is so thorough, this process usually takes 18 to 24 months. And in contrast to European nations, our vetting process must be complete before a refugee can travel here. The Statue of Liberty is more than a tourist attraction. Yes, we should be concerned
about the jihadist extremism that ISIL promotes, and we should take strong military action to attack it and help our allies with intelligence and other tools. We should take equally strong action to undermine ISIL’s terror by living up to American values and helping those fleeing the violence that ISIL and Syria’s government have created. We have the knowledge and vetting processes in place to welcome people who have lost their homes and are seeking the same things we all want: hope, dignity and opportunity for our families. Since 2011, about 2,070 Syrian refugees have been admitted to the United States. A quarter of these refugees are adults over 60, and half are children. Many religious groups have maintained their support for bringing Syrian refugees to the U.S., including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Episcopal Church, Methodist leaders and Jewish groups such as the Anti-Defamation League. For the full statement go to www.sanjuanjournal.com.
New creative collective features artists — Submitted by Sew On and Sew On
Introducing a new creative collective in the Town of Friday Harbor called “Sew On and Sew On.” Cofounders Addie Miller and Claire Wright were brought together through their love of sewing, one thing led to another and now they share a beautiful studio at the Cannery Landing in
downtown Friday Harbor. Claire Wright, shown right, of Cosecha Textiles is now offering tailoring, alterations, and custom sewing, as well as private and group sewing lessons, workshops, and one-of-a-kind utilitarian creations made from recycled materials. Though this is primarily a working studio, there is a lovely little ever-changing “pop-
up” art space in the front where various local artists are featured. Please come say hi, have a look, and sign into our guestbook to get more frequent updates about upcoming events and workshops! Cosecha Textiles is open Monday-Saturday Noon to 7 p.m. or by appointment. Visit the website at www. CosechaTextiles.com.
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20 years at the park with Ranger Mike Vouri presents “Twenty Years at San Juan Island National Historical Park: A Personal Retrospective,” scheduled 7 p.m., Dec. 2 at the San Juan
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all, but that’s not ever the case,” Vouri said. “I’m still learning new things about the Pig War even at this late date—that’s why my first book is going into third edition—and I will share some of these during the program.” Vouri arrived here in March 1995 after serving six years as a public affairs officer and history curator at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art in Bellingham, Wash. Before the museum, Vouri worked as a newspaper reporter and editor, a public affairs officer for the Air Force Reserve and as assistant director
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The holiday season, grief and loss: making it all work
By Leslie Kelly
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It’s been four years since Lenore Bayuk’s mother passed away on Christmas Day. And each year, when the holidays roll around, she feels the same pain of grief and loss. “In the beginning the grief is so intense,” she said. “It’s never finished. But the intensity lessens with time.” Being a nurse, she’d been around life and death in her professional career. Her mother was 93 years old and she knew her time was coming. She had prepared herself for her death. “It was a sweet passing,” she said. “There was no pain. And after she passed, my husband and I took a long walk.” But she knows that for many who have lost a loved one near the holidays – or since the last holiday season – just the thought of joyous songs and cheerful Santas is too much to bear. “What’s most important is to take care of yourself,” Bayuk said. “Don’t feel like you have to do all the things you usually do. Remember, it’s OK to say ‘no.’” Many people fear having to do the same traditional things that they’ve done each year at the holidays, and that it will be just
Calendar Wednesday, November 25 FUNKsgiving, Rumor Mill, 7:30 p.m., no cover. Before the big turkey day, get your juices flowing with the funk! The debut of a new music project won’t be a night you’ll want to miss. Badminton and Ping Pong, Adult Drop-in, 8-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Join fellow islanders for adult drop-in badminton or ping pong games. $3 punch tickets available. Also on Nov. 30 and Dec. 2
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too difficult without the person who passed. “Maybe Grandpa always carved the turkey,” she said. “And everyone’s worried about who’s going to do it this year.” That’s where acknowledging the passing may be the thing to do, she said. “It’s OK to talk about the person who has passed and that you are missing them on this special day,” she said. “Ask family members how they want to set a new tradition and choose who will cut the turkey now.” Beginning new traditions is important, but don’t try to pretend that the grief is over. “When death happens, the relationship with that person doesn’t end,” she said. “It’s not about getting over it.” One suggestion is to honor the person who has passed in a special way. That may be by lighting a candle to honor them, or placing a photo of them where the family is gathering. Create a memory box and have everyone write a memory of the person, share it and then place it in the box. Young children can draw pictures to be added to the box. The first holiday after a death is difficult, Bayuk said. But preparing ahead of time can help. Talk with family members and decide what will make everyone feel more
Dinner, Mullis Community Center, 12 p.m., free. Eat some turkey and pie, and volunteer if you can. Call Minnie Kynch at 360-3787040 for more information or to volunteer.
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Share the preserve and its 360-degree views while sipping hot cider with friends and family. Dress for the weather. Parking is limited – carpooling is encouraged. Dogs on leashes welcome. For more info call Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655.
Island Artisans Holiday Market, Friday Harbor Elementary School, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission. Fifty-five artists will sell their unique, hand-made arts and crafts, offering items from soaps and lotions to jewelry, clothing, cards, paintings, island-made foods, scenic photography and more. Also runs Nov. 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lopez Village Gathering and Holiday Lighting, Lopez Village Park, 4:30 p.m. Bonfires, caroling, cookies and cocoa! Come join us to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Village lights go on at 5:15 p.m. A wonderful family event and an excellent opportunity to shop local.
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comfortable. And, in the case of those family members who don’t want to talk about the person who has passed, be patient and don’t try to force them to be a part of the discussion. “Just support each other and try not to argue or fight,” she said. For some people, meditation or journaling may help. Bayuk said after her mother passed, when there were times that she wanted to tell her mother something, she James Levine conducts Wagner’s early dramatic masterpiece in its first return to the Met stage in more than a decade. Today’s leading Wagnerian tenor, Johan Botha, takes on the daunting title role of the young knight caught between true love and passion. $20 Adults; $18 members; $10 Student.
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would journal it to her. “Whatever makes you feel better is OK,” she said. “Remember to eat well and get enough rest. And have friends and family with you that are comfortable talking about your loss.” Be aware that things will trigger memories, Bayuk said. It might be a seasonal song that the person who passed loved. Or it might be making those cookies that you’ve always made with mom. “Is there a way to make those cookies to honor her,” Bayuk suggested. Remember that you will feel sad, mad, and other emotions, she warned. “Identify what works for you to manage those feelings,” she said. “Manage your stress with exercise or other ways of taking care of yourself.” Overall, Bayuk said, find support, whether it’s friends or family, or getting involved with a grief support group, the senior center, or a faith organization. “Isolation only makes things worse,” she said. Bayuk is a psychosocial nurse specialist. Contact her at 360-378-3636. Hospice of the San Juan Islands sponsors her work of sharing ways to deal with grief.
fellow islanders for adult drop-in basketball games.$3 punch tickets available. Also on Dec. 3. Roller Hockey,main building. There are three age groupings for hour long roller hockey, ages 5-8 at 5:30 p.m.; ages 9-15 at 6:30 p.m.; adults 16 and over at 7:30 p.m. Coaches provide instruction. $4 for youth, $6 for adults. Learn to Use MS Excel Skagit Valley College, free, 3 - 5 p.m. This two-hour session will be taught by library staff, and will cover an orientation to MS Excel 2010 tools. Learn to create, save and format spreadsheets. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows. Register at the library or call 378-2798.
Wednesday, December 2 Mike Vouri: Twenty Years at San Juan Island National Historical Park: A Retrospective, San Juan Island Library, 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of storytelling as Mike, who retires Dec. 31, recounts tales from his years San Juan Island National Historical Park. Awards Luncheon for the Launch San Juan Islands business plan, Coho Restaurant, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free for contestants, donors, judges and mentors, $20 for audience. Winners will be revealed at this final event of the competition. To RSVP, call 360-378-2906
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Students advocate for orca residents Morgan Timmons and Isabella Brown, shown left, are juniors at Friday Harbor High School. For their community projects class they are raising awareness about the issues related to keeping orca whales in captivity. They created a children’s book that features Ollie the Orca. This six-year-old orca is trapped in a bay off the coast of San Juan Island and is taken into captivity. Morgan and Isabella’s book shows the
struggles he goes through in a marine park in California. Eventually a group of ambitious first graders raise enough awareness to help set him free. Morgan and Isabella are selling pumpkin pies just in time for the Thanksgiving to raise money to support their project. Call 298-4625 or email noorcasincaptivity@gmail.com to pre-order a pie. Include a name, amount of pies, and a contact number.
Pies will be available for purchase and pick-up between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 outside ACE Hardware. Pre-order before Sunday. Pies and other baked goods will be for sale on Wednesday, as well as “no orcas/dolphins in captivity” wristbands. Pick one up and help spread awareness. Baked pumpkin pies are $10, and “No Orcas/Dolphins in Captivity” wristband are $2 donation..
Community briefs Introducing the works of David French, mixed media on carved wood sculpture and Jo Moniz, encaustic media geometrical paintings. There will be works from the gallery’s artists including new dog paintings by Jaime Ellsworth, paintings by Dana Roberts, Elizabeth Bruno, Kathryn Trigg and Jennifer Williams and glass ornaments from Janis Miltenberger, and Glass Eye Studio. There will also be jewelry from Tana Acton, Judy Morgan, Gina Pankowski, Micki Lippe, Anna Skibska, Jan Marie Tognella and introducing the animal jewelry of Kristin Lora. A reception for the artists will be on Saturday Nov. 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at WaterWorks Gallery.
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Camp Nor’wester will hold an open house on Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m., and invites islanders to learn more about this camp including opportunities for financial aid. The open house will be held at 822 Ridgedale Road, Friday Harbor. Contact Karen or Rich Meenan, parents of two Nor’wester campers, to RSVP: 378-8282.
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The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is announces the upcoming Island Light Festival on Dec. 4. They are partnering with
Brickworks, the Whale Museum, Island Rec, Animal Protection Society and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. An open house and ornament making starts at 3:30-5 p.m. at the Whale Museum. At 5 p.m. the Friday Harbor Elementary School Choir, led by Joshua Boland, will lead us caroling from the Whale Museum down to Memorial Park where we will meet up for more caroling by the Island Chordsman Plus led by Angel Michaels. Santa will arrive and turn the lights on, followed by more caroling before heading up to Brickworks for chestnuts on the open fire, pictures by Mark Gardner with Santa, crafts with Island Rec, animal shelter giving tree, cocoa, and more. Brickworks and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild will have local harvest vegetable soup and bread for sale, along with spiced, local apple cider and hot chocolate. For more info, call 378-5240, becki@sanjuanisland.org.
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San Juan Island Artisans are sponsoring the 37th Holiday Market to be held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday Nov. 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 28 at the Friday Harbor Elementary School. This free event features 55 local artists and craftspeople offering handcrafted goods ranging from lotions and soaps to jewelry, paintings, cards and more. Delicious snacks, catered by Cynthia’s of Course, will be available.
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San Juan Islands Museum of Art presents “Painting in Pastel,” Jan. 16–18, 2016, a workshop offered by international award winning artist and instructor, Steven R. Hill, from Lopez Island. Steve has taught more than 50 workshops in the islands, around the U.S. and in Europe during the past 10 years, using basic exercises as a basis for quickly learning techniques that can take years to develop. His workshop reviews consistently point to these basic elements as the single most important element taught and learned, as everyone is able to immediately use them to start rendering form, shape, and color. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. –5 p.m. Cost is $300. For info go to www.sjima. org, call 370-5050 or email d.pigman@sjima.org.
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National Organization of State Office of Rural Health, using data from public data sources.This recognition places the hospital in the top quartile of all acute care hospitals in the nation for performance in the areas evaluated. Among the 39 rural hospitals in the State of Washington, PeaceHealth Peace Island is one of seven to be recognized for excellence in quality, one of 14 for excellence in outcomes, one of 10 for excellence in patient satisfaction, and one of six for excellence in financial strength. “I’m very pleased the hospital has received this recognition. It’s a testament to our caregivers’ hard work and their dedication to excellent patient care and service, as
well as a reflection of our commitment to the health of the community,” said Jim Barnhart, chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island. Rural hospitals in Washington provide essential health care services to 15 percent of the population in more than 70 percent of the state’s area. PeaceHealth Peace Island is the only hospital in San Juan County, serving nearly 16,000 residents. Indicators relevant to hospital performance and patient care were collected from public data and then aggregated for NOSORH by iVantage Health Analytics, a business analytic and advisory services company.
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San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN JUAN COUNTY SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CAUSE NO. 15-2-05041-0 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2007-1, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, v. THAYLA S. HARVEY; AND PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants. The Superior Court of San Juan County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of San Juan County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action. The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 am Date: Friday, December 11, 2015 Place: Inside Main Entrance, San Juan County Courthouse, 96 Second St., Friday Harbor, WA The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $317,083.30 together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at P.O. Box 669, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, 360-378-4151 or 360-370-7622. Ron Krebs, Sheriff Kim Ott, Chief Civil Deputy LOT 16, HILLSIDE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 26, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel Number: 351362016 If developed the property address is: 59 Pelican Way, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. LEGAL NO. J666214
Published in The Journal of the San Juan Islands November 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, 2015. LEGAL NOTICE San Juan County Public Works 2016-2017 Motor Fuel Bid Date: December 15, 2015 REQUEST FOR BIDS PROJECT NAME: 2016-2017 Motor Fuel BIDS DUE: December 15, 2015 at 3:00 PM Public notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Public Works has issued a Request for Bids to provide Motor fuel for 2016-2017 on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands. Specification packets are available at the San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring Street, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Phone (360) 370-0500 or online at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx. LEGAL NO. SJ670112 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, December 2, 2015. Notice of a Public Hearing A 2015 Docket Ordinance repealing San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, the Eastsound Subarea Plan, amending Section B, Element 2, Subsection 2.6.B (2) of the County Comprehensive Plan, adopting an amended Eastsound Subarea Plan that includes a Land Use Plan and Official Map, Goal and Policy Statements Describing the Specific Purposes of the Eastsound Subarea Plan and amending San Juan County Code Sections 18.20.010, 18.20.030, 18.20.040, 18.20.050, 18.20.080, 18.20.140, 18.20.150, 18.20.180, 18.20.190, 18.20.220 and Chapter 18.30 to include Development Regulations for the Eastsound Subarea. Notice is hereby given that the San
Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Eastsound Subarea Plan update. As part of the 2015 docket, the ordinance repeals San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, amends the Official Map, adds the amended Eastsound development regulations to San Juan County Code Title 18, and amends and adds the Eastsound Subarea Plan goals and policies to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan. The hearing will begin at or after 10:15 am, Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments or attend and provide oral comments. Written comments submitted at the hearing should include a minimum of 5 copies. Proposed Comprehensive Plan Official Map amendments include repairing split zoned parcels adjacent to the airport and also along Bartel Road; extending the Village commercial designation along the north side of Main Street; and creating a new Eastsound residential district with a maximum 12 unit per acre density in the Mountain View Street area. Amendments to the Plan include amending and splitting the land use regulations from the Subarea goals and policies, moving regulations to the Unified Development Code, and moving the Subarea goals and policies into the land use section of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan. The official comment period on the proposed amendments to the Eastsound Subarea Plan will be from November 25 to December 8, 2015. The Eastsound Subarea Plan update documents include: - Minor amendments to the goals and policies of the plan and land use districts; - Revised regulations concerning allowed and prohibited uses; and - Amendments to the official map
that include repairing split zoned parcels at the corner of North Beach and Mount Baker Road and another split zoned parcel on Bartel Road; an extension of the Village commercial district along the north side of Main Street and the creation of a new residential district with a maximum density of 12 units per acre around Mountain View street. 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 five (5) copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250 or mail to 355 Court Street, #1 Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www. sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx . A copy of the proposed ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472. LEGAL NO. SJ668962 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, 2015. Notice of Public Hearing for a 2015 Docket Ordinance Adopting a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment changing four parcels on Orcas Island from Forest Resource 20 to Rural Farm Forest 5 (Thurman, PREDES-15-0002) Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing on a 2015 Docket Ordinance approving the proposed re-
designation for Thurman, PREDES-15-0002. The hearing begins at 9:15 a.m. on December 15, 2015, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. The official comment period is between Wednesday, November 25, 2015 and December 15, 2015. Comments received during this period will be considered part of the legislative record. Summary: This re-designation will change the Comprehensive Plan map of four parcels on Orcas Island (260643002, 260643008, 260643009 and 260711002) from Forest Resource 20 to Rural Farm Forest 5. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted by mail in advance of the hearing or delivered in person at the hearing. Please deliver five (5) copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street, # 1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council at the above address and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council office on business days between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. The ordinance may be seen 24 hours a day at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. The proposed ordinance will be mailed without charge, upon request. For more information please contact Lee McEnery, San Juan County DCD, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7589, leem@sanjuanco.com. LEGAL NO. SJ668956 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, 2015.
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San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council, convened as the San Juan County General Solid Waste Disposal District, will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance 16-2012 to reduce the General Solid Waste District excise tax from sixteen percent (16%) to fourteen and one-half percent (14.5%). The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, December 7, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifica-
tions. SUMMARY: Ordinance 16-2012 requires the General Solid Waste District to charge an excise tax of 16% on solid waste collection services provided by garbage collection companies and garbage transfer station operators. Having retired a significant portion of the District’s debt, the excise tax may be reduced without affecting solid waste services. The proposed ordinance will amend ordinance 16-2012 in a manner that reduces the excise tax. The proposed ordinance also repeals that portion of ordinance 16-2012 providing for codification. 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 Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472. LEGAL NO. SJ669909 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SAN JUAN COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on 2 proposed Ordinances: an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers; and an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, November 30, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The
hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications. SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations results in a net increase to County appropriations in various funds by a total of approximately $507,707. The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds appropriations in the amount of $227,556. 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 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or County Auditor Milene Henley at 360-370-7558. LEGAL NO. SJ668954 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 18, 25, 2015.
NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (Planning Commission – PC; Hearing Examiner – HEX; County Council Hearing Room - CCHR) Permit Number
Description
Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island
Upgrade moorage facility at James Island State Park
152312001, west side of James Island
Applicant/Agent Name and Address
Date of Date Application Complete
Other Required Existing SEPA SEPA Project Hearing Hearing Hearing Permits, Environmental Threshold Comments Comments Body Place Date If known Documents DET End Date End Date
Washington State Parks c/o Kira Key Numerous; Numerous; Adopt DNS issued 12/23/15 HEX 1/21/16 9/22/15 9/22/15 Swanson, 220 N Walnut St., Bank call for list call for list 8/27/15 Burlington, WA 98250 PPROV0 463521003, 289 God’s Bill and Shannon Bailey, PO Box 3117, Vacation rental 10/30/15 11/16/15 Exempt 12/16/15 -15-0052 Pocket Lane, San Juan Friday Harbor, WA 98250 PPROV0 462634008, 290 God’s Bill and Shannon Bailey, PO Box 3117, Vacation rental 10/30/15 11/16/15 Exempt 12/16/15 -15-0053 Pocket Lane, San Juan Friday Harbor, WA 98250 James and Laura Donald, c/o Steve Revise shoreline Zuvela, Waterfront Construction, Key PSJREV272922002, 922 Lovers permit to 9/22/15 11/16/15 Exempt 12/16/15 HEX 1/21/16 Bank 15-0002 Cove Road, Orcas 205 NE Northlake Way, Suite 230, reconfigure dock Seattle, WA 98105 WA Dept. of Natural Resources, Paul Cattle Point beach Numerous; Numerous; Adopt DNS 240842001, near 8248 Key PSJ000issued McFarland, 919 Township St, 9/30/15 9/30/15 access trail 12/23/15 HEX 2/18/16 call for list call for list Cattle Point Rd, San Juan Bank 15-0007 5/27/15 Sedro Wooley, WA 98284 renovation 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.) 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 10:30 a.m., in the Key Bank, Downstairs, Garden Rroom, 95 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. In the County Council Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. 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 PSJ00015-0006
LEGAL NO. SJ1469679 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, NOVEMBER 25, 2015
MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Intent to Adopt an Election Resolution. The San Juan Islands Conservation District intends to have a meeting on Thursday, December 10th, 2015, 8:30-11:00am, at 530 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA, at which the date, time, place and manner of the 2016 annual election will be set. LEGAL NO. SJ669553 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. November 25, December 2, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Fisherman Bay Sewer District will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the adoption of its 2015 Amended Budget and 2016 Budget. The public hearing will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 at
4:00pm at the District Office, 37 Weeks Point Way, #13, Lopez Island. A regular monthly meeting will immediately follow the public hearing. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. LEGAL NO. J669914 Published: The Journal of the San November 25, 2015. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF PIERCE ESTATE OF MARY MARGARET KINGLAND, Deceased. NO. 15-4-01911-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 (NTCRD) 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. 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: November 25, 2015. Personal Representative: SCOTT A. KINGLAND Attorney for the Personal Representative: A. EUGENE HAMMERMASTER/DAVID C. HAMMERMASTER Address for Mailing or Service: 1207 Main Street Sumner, WA 98390 Pierce County Superior Court Cause Number: 15-4-01911-5 /s/Scott A. Kingland SCOTT A. KINGLAND, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative:
HAMMERMASTER LAW OFFICES, PLLC /s/A. Eugene Hammermaster A. Eugene Hammermaster, WSBA 03974 1207 Main Street Sumner, WA 98390 (253) 863-5115 LEGAL NO. J669917 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. November 25, December 2, 9, 2015.
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Kurt and Peggy are unusual in San Juan Island Fire & Rescue in that they are residents of Brown Island. The Longs, assigned to Station 37 on Brown Island, are caretakers there as well as firefighters. Peggy grew up in Renton, Wash., Kurt grew up in Des Moines, Wash., and raised their family of two boys in Auburn, Wash. Their son, Michael, the assistant Harbor Master here in Friday Harbor, is also a firefighter. Their other son lives in Glendale, Calif. Before moving to San Juan Island, Peggy and Kurt owned a home inspection company which they sold in 2005. Both have their 100 Ton captain licenses and Kurt and Peggy had fun on the weekends running Dive Boats out of Tacoma. On the island they ran the Dive Shop for about five years. They sold the shop and have been on Brown Island since 2011. Kurt is a Lieutenant, Firefighter 2 (structural), WF2 (wildland), and Fire Boat Operator. He heads up the fire boat operation. His favorite job is captaining the Sheriff/Fire boat called the Sentinel, and supplies water
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Kurt and Peggy Long of San Juan Island Fire & Rescue
to properties close to the shoreline and is involved in search and rescue on the water. His crew has a Boater Safety Card with various other qualifications required by the department they are employed with. Peggy is a WF2 (wild land) and is a member of the San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Logistics Team which provides food and drink for firefighters on the fire line. She loves to cook so this job is very satisfying for her. “We need more good people to join our great organization,” said Kurt.
“Yes, you put in a lot of time and energy but get more out of it than you put in.” Peggy said that there are lots of ways to help out in the fire department. “The more you put in, the more you get out of the group”. She probably would have joined the Logistics Department sooner if she had known about the various ancillary jobs San Juan Island Fire & Rescue has to offer. San Juan Fire & Rescue For info, visit www.sjifire. org, Facebook page San Juan Island Fire & Rescue or call 378-5334.
All the proceeds from the Holiday Gift Shop will go to the New Hope New Home Capital Campaign Good Pets Welcome Hats ,tee-shirts, aprons, stocking stuffers, magnets, calendars, gifts galore Collectible Ornaments Holiday Pictures Taken with Skipper and T.C. (Top Cat)
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NEW HOME NEW HOPE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION CENTER ask questions/ see our progress/ check out the site map / make a donation! 135 Spring Street #F (next to the Chamber Office) Hours 10 to 4 Monday thru Friday Sat 10 to 5 Sun 12 to 4 Weekly events will be posted on our website www.apsfh.com or call the Shelter at 378-2159