by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONGPublisher/Editor

Visitors wandering around Eastsound with an empty coffee cup or picking up after their dog will now have a place to put their garbage.

“We are a world class tourism destination but we don’t have world class facilities,” said Rick Hughes, who has spearheaded an effort to purchase and main-tain trash cans for Eastsound. He owns Ray’s Pharmacy with his wife Marlace and is a member of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee.

Hughes and other local busi-ness owners have seen the need for some time, but were spurred on by the efforts of Salmonberry Elementary School students.

During a stroll through Eastsound, the kids noticed a profusion of litter. They looked for the nearest trash receptacles only to realize that there were no public cans to be found. They decided to learn about the cost of solid waste pickup and formed an organization called “Kids for the Environment through Litter Prevention.” In partnership with

members of the EPRC, these young activists pledged to raise the funds for one week of gar-bage collection for six new cans in Eastsound.

Hughes and Jeff Hanson of Pawki’s For Pets have been communicating with San Juan Sanitation, which has offered to cover most of the trash/recycle containers’ cost. Their goal is to have them installed by Memorial Day Weekend. The Orcas Island Chamber is the nonprofit sponsor of the initiative.

“We would love to see locally inspired designs put on the cans,” Hughes said.

Added Hanson, “Ideally, it shouldn’t be an ordinary can. It should add to the character and the flavor of the town.”

Hughes also worked with San Juan County so designated busi-ness owners don’t have to apply for a right of way permit to put the cans in front of their store. Among the shops on board: Pawki’s, Island Market, Cherie Lindholm Real Estate and Orcas Homegrown.

The cost of garbage pick-up for one year is around $6,500. The funds have not yet been raised, but Hughes is hopeful they will make the Memorial Day weekend

Public trash cans coming to EastsoundSpring flowers

by CALI BAGByStaff reporter

Imagine being dropped off on an uninhabited island for a week. Instead of palm trees, white sands and turquoise water, the sky is grey, the wind howls and the rain pours.

Despite the weather, you are in awe of your surroundings and you enjoy working up to seven hours a day, building and reforming trails with your bare hands.

This scenario has been the real-ity for 12 volunteers, who recently spent a week on Vendovi Island.

“It’s really an amazing island,” said Mark Hoffmaan, one the vol-

unteers. “Trees have been grow-ing here for years, they are abso-lutely massive, and the canopy is high, and the undergrowth is rich. Plants have really thrived here.”

And when they need a hot shower or if the weather becomes too harsh, they have access to the one house on the property, but other than that it’s just them and the island.

The volunteers are from the Washington Trails Association, which has formed a partnership with The San Juan Preservation Trust to help preserve Vendovi.

SJPT recently purchased the 217-acre island, seven miles north

of Anacortes, for $6.4 million. It was made possible by an anony-mous benefactor, who provided a $3 million outright gift and bridge funding or “loan” for $3.4 million. The seller was the Fluke family from Seattle. Its patriarch, the late high-tech pioneer John Fluke, bought Vendovi in 1966. The island is only accessible by personal watercraft.

Access to Vendovi Island was prohibited by generations of pri-vate owners. The trust intends to strike a balance between con-servation and opening the island for education, scientific research and public access. Improvements to the existing trail system will enhance visitor experience and

Vendovi Island is newest addition to preservation trust

Check out our first annual ‘Home and Garden’ special pull-out section, inside this edition.

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Scientifically minded kids competed at the 11th Annual Funhouse Commons Science Fair on March 24.

“It was a great show this year, as it is every year,” said Funhouse Commons Director Pete Moe. “Everything we saw was great. Great projects, great demos, great crowd.”

For the sixth year in a row, The Funhouse

awarded $2,000 in scholarships to the top three high school or middle school student entries. Awards and science prizes were also given, including the prized “Ritchie Moore Rocket Ship of Wonder” best-of-show award.

The winners are as follows:• First place $1000 scholarship to Garett

Pietsch and Chase Drake for their black-powder cannon.

• Second place $650 scholarship to Max Blackadar for his study of sodium.

• Third prize $350 scholarship to Christopher Ghazel for his study of camera lenses.

“The highlight this year was the high school level competition. I don’t remember a more competitive year ever for the schol-arships,” Moe said.

Trevor Wareham won the Richie Moore “Best of Show” for his biofeedback project.

Science Fair crowns winners

contributed photoTrevor Wareham won “Best of Show.”

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Orcas community mem-bers Rita and Steve Bailey were honored by OPAL Community Land Trust at its 22nd annual meeting on March 28. The Baileys received the Sky Award rec-ognizing volunteer service that builds and sustains

community. “It would be hard to find

two people on the island who do more for our com-munity,” said Helen Bee, OPAL trustee, when present-ing the award. The Baileys were honored for their work in promoting dental health

through Steve’s dental prac-tice, which is the only one in the county that accepts children covered by DSHS, and through Rita’s leader-ship in bringing the Medical Teams International dental van to Orcas for four vis-its this year. In addition, the Baileys’ community involvement extends to the “Packs for Kids” program that provides weekend food for school children in need, this year’s Orkila Partners in Youth scholarship cam-paign, the Community Band and Orcatrazz, the Funhouse Commons and Orcas Center boards, and volunteering as EMTs.

In accepting the award, Steve, who moved here with his family six years ago, said, “We like the small-town feel of Orcas and being part of it. It’s a real pleasure to help out as much as we can. To us it’s not work; it’s fun and just what we like to do.”

The award, which has been presented since 1998, acknowledges those who, following the example of Michael Sky and Penny Sharp Sky, have contributed significant volunteer service in support of building and sustaining community on Orcas Island.

During the brief business meeting, OPAL housing manager Julie Brunner was recognized for her contri-butions during her 10 years on the OPAL staff, and Kari Van Gelder was honored for her nine years of service on the board of trustees. Bee, Allen Smith and Penny Sharp Sky were re-elected to three-year terms as trust-ees, and Douglas Ellis and Ian Van Gelder were newly elected to the board.

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Teens to discuss drugs, drinkingby CALi BAgBy

Staff reporter

When her children were young, Julie Pinardi attend-ed a meeting with a panel of what she calls “brave high school students,” who allowed her and other par-ents to ask them questions about teenagers and alcohol use.

“It helped me to open the lines of communication with my kids,” said Pinardi, the advisor for Point Blank Club and Students Against Destructive Decisions. “It was incredibly insightful.”

Point Blank, the Orcas Island High School pre-vention leadership group, agreed to do their best to replicate that experience for other parents. Their panel will be held Thursday, April 12, in the back of the school library at 5:30 p.m.

Law enforcement and

medical personnel will be present, but teens are run-ning the show.

Annie Ryder, a junior and president of Point Blank, said she agreed to be on the panel because drug and alcohol use in teenage years can cause life-long prob-lems.

“Because I am in high school, I am so close to the problem, and I can see it’s effects. I want to help be part of the solution,” she said.

The panel is part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration town hall project. Hundreds of organizations across the nation host similar meet-ings on underage drinking prevention.

The goal of the meeting is to provide parents with tools to help students avoid the pressures of underage

drinking. Pinardi and Holly King,

PTSA president, are still looking for the community to provide feedback about what they want to know about teens and drinking, so that the panel can be prepared to discuss topics of interest. Send questions to jpinardi@orcas.k12.wa.us.

“We don’t want to put our students in an awkward position by asking them specific questions about themselves or their peers,” Pinardi said. “Please focus questions around ways to support our teens.”

For Ryder, talking about drugs and alcohol may help parents realize the influence they have on their children.

“Parents might be able to build a better idea of what they can do help their chil-dren make safe decisions,” she said.

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Gloria Fletcher has been named President of Sound Publishing.

Fletcher comes to Sound from Gatehouse Media, where she was Regional Vice President responsible for 85 publications spread over 13 states based in Joplin, Mo. Prior to Gatehouse, she was Division Vice President for Community Newspaper Holdings from 2000 to 2007, responsible for their Oklahoma group. She also worked for American Publishing Company from 1988 to 1999, after begin-ning her career working for a small daily in Woodward, Okla., in 1985.

She is an honors gradu-ate of the University of Oklahoma and serves on the board of directors of the Local Media Association (formerly Suburban Newspapers of America). Gloria is married with two sons, ages 14 and 17, and she and her family are excit-ed about the move to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

She will take up her new position in April and will be relocating her family over the summer.

“I’m honored to join Sound Publishing and Black Press,” Fletcher said. “I’m anxious to be on-site to learn about the area, the plethora of print and digital news products and really get to know the many talented people who produce them. My family and I are very excited to get there.”

Fletcher’s appointment was announced March 26 by Rick O’Connor, Chief Operating Officer of Black Press of Victoria, B.C., Sound Publishing’s parent company, and company owner David Black.

“David and I are excited

about the quality of leader-ship that Gloria brings to her new position and we hope to build on the new acquisitions we announced in the fall of last year,” O’Connor said.

O’Connor thanked both Josh O'Connor and Lori Maxim, Vice Presidents of Sound Publishing, for their leadership and guid-ance of Sound over the past two years. He also thanked executives Mark Warner and Don Kendall for their work in bringing both the Port Angeles and Sequim newspapers into the Sound group over the past few months.

“Gloria is inheriting a group of publishing titles and websites that I think is poised for strong growth given the quality of assets, the health of the market-place and talented employ-ees,” O’Connor said.

Based in Poulsbo and Bellevue, Wash., Sound Publishing, Inc., owns and operates 38 community

newspapers, including the Islands’ Sounder, Islands’ Weekly and Journal of the San Juans and 14 Little Nickel publications in the greater Puget Sound area. Collectively, Sound Publishing has a circulation of 773,126.

Sound Publishing’s household distribution blankets the greater Puget Sound region, extending northward from Seattle to Canada, south to Salem, Ore., and westward to the Pacific Ocean.

Gloria Fletcher named President of Sound Publishing

contributed photoGloria Fletcher.

by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal of the San Juans Editor

With a body of evidence still under scrutiny, local biologists remain guarded about whether the recent death of a 3-year-old killer whale is the result of unnat-ural causes.

But some local killer whale experts are drawing their own conclusions.

“It didn’t die of disease or starvation,” said Ken Balcomb, director of the Center for Whale Research, about a young female killer whale, also known as L112. “Clearly the animal was blown up.”

Balcomb contends that the signs of trauma on the body and on the head and, more importantly, among the tissues in the rear of the killer whale’s jaw are strik-ingly similar to the inju-ries that he witnessed in a group of stranded beaked whales several years ago in the Bahamas. He said those whales stranded themselves on a beach shortly after a military ship traveling in the same vicinity passed by with its sonar engaged.

“Basically it’s what hap-pens when you blow up the head of a whale,” Balcomb said of L112 injuries.

The body of L112, also known as “Sooke,” was found on a beach just north of Long Beach, Wash., on Feb. 11. Its body was bat-tered, bloodied and bruised, and biologists estimate it had been dead several days at the most. Sooke was a member of the Southern resident killer whales, which make their seasonal home in the San Juans and were declared endangered under federal law in 2005.

According to Amy Traxler, coordinator of the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network, its inju-

ries appeared inconsistent with those expected if the young female had been attacked by more power-ful, predatory killer whales, and that its injuries also are mostly inconsistent with those that occur when a marine mammal is fatally struck by a ship.

A team of biologists per-formed a necropsy on the carcass of the killer whale immediately after it was discovered on the beach. Tissues samples were taken and its head removed so that a CT scan could be conducted later on its skull.

The National Marine Fisheries Service, the fed-eral agency in charge of recovery of the endan-gered population of killer whales, turned over the body and the head of L112 to the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor, also home to the local marine mam-mal stranding network. The museum intends to create an educational exhibit fea-turing its skeleton.

Trauma runs deepOn March 6, Dr. Joe

Gaydos of the SeaDoc Society and lead biologist of the stranding network, led a team of biologists as they dissected the head of L112 to collect more tis-sue samples and to get a closer look at the condition of the killer whale’s brain and skull. As part of that in depth examination, Gaydos said the team found no frac-tures of the skull or jaw, but that tissues in the rear of the jaw area show signs of trauma. He said compil-ing results of that in-depth examination could take sev-eral months.

“I know it’s a frustration for the public that it takes so long,” Gaydos said. “On C.S.I. they can do all of this

in an hour, but it can take a month or two in real life.”

According to Jason Wood, a scientist with the Sea Mammal Research Unit, an affiliate of Scotland’s St. Andrews University, the area of the jaw tissue that shows sign trauma is also the location where a killer whale draws in air to enable its echolocation, which it uses to navigate. A mem-ber of the whale museum’s board of directors, as well as the museum’s former sci-ence curator, Wood said the cause of that trauma would be difficult to pinpoint.

He did note, however, that the underwater net-work of hydrophones that ring the west side of San Juan Island, and that reach to Port Angeles and out to Neah Bay, on the outer coast, picked up sounds of sonar about four days before L112 was found on the beach in southern Washington. He said the series of sonar pings are preceded by a series of four “explosions or implo-sions,” which remain unde-termined and unexplained.

Sonar a suspectScott Viers of Beam

Research, who helps to monitor the hydrophone network, said two Canadian military ships were in the area at the time the sonar was picked up on the hydro-phones. One of those ships, Viers said, ventured into the Strait of Juan de Fuca while the other is believed to have remained out in open ocean, off the mouth of the strait.

Lynne Barre of the National Marine Fisheries Service said the agency hopes to collect informa-tion about activities of those

Death at sea: speculation swirls over sonar

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Scott Ramussen/staff photoDr. Joe Gaydos of SeaDoc Society removing tissue surround-ing the skull of L112, also known as ‘Sooke,’ on March 6.

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Twenty-three teams took to the waters of West Sound March 24 and 25 compet-

ing in the Annual Islands Cup Regatta hosted this year by Sail Orcas and the

Orcas Island Yacht Club.Spring arrived on Friday

and stayed the whole week-end with temperatures reaching the mid-50s in the afternoons, putting smiles on the faces of the 120 com-petitors.

Moderate Northeast winds made for great sail-ing with the hard working race committee able to run 20 races over the weekend.

North Kitsap looked very strong taking both 1st and 2nd overall with Port Townsend grabbing 3rd.

Orcas was able to take 4th in a very competitive fleet.

Complete results can be found at: http://www.nwisa.o r g / R E S U LT S / i s l a n d -cup2012.html.

Orcas places fourth in regatta Vikings softball beats Lions, 23-2, during home game

Orcas Island Rowing Club’s “snowed-out, resched-uled” annual events are Saturday, April 7, starting with the Alumni Regatta, 10 a.m. at Cascade Lake and the CrewFeast Dinner at Orcas Center, 5:30 p.m.

The regatta is open to all rowers, but celebrates alum-ni of the OIR program. Races start at 10 a.m. and are 1,000 meter sprints from the north end of Cascade Lake south to the finish line

at the boathouse. The CrewFeast Dinner

is the primary fundraiser for the club, which needs about $5,000 more than they collect in fees to keep the program running, not

counting major equipment needs. A no host bar opens at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. with entertainment by Bridget O'Toole and Haley Thompson.

Tickets are $35 and will

be available at the door or contact Martin Taylor at martin@ednagallery.com or call 376-6935 for reserva-tions and info. Tickets are also available online at www.orcasislandrowing.org.

by RANDALL BOETGER Orcas high school senior

The Vikings Golf team played a tough Lopez Island golf team, losing by only 10 strokes.

Matches have always been close with the Lobos and this was their first match on Lopez. Leading the Vikings on March 26 was Roo Smith with an impressive 40, followed by William Coe with a 51, Graye Parnell shot a 56 with a tough last hole, Joe Kostechko shot 59 with brother Zach on his tail with a 63. Keenan O'Brian shot a season low of 93 and Mara Nutt shot a 63 in her first match on a new course.

“These kids are working very hard and are improving every day,” said Coach Bobby Olmsted.

On Thursday, March 29, the Vikings golf team squared off against the defending state champs, Bear Creek High School.

The weather was horrendous, pouring down rain with a swirl of wind, testing the skill and patience of the players.

Viking Freshman Smith led the way

again shooting a low 44 with junior Parnell behind him with a 52.

“Considering the challenge of playing the state champs I was very excited about our scores,” Olmsted said. “This was going to be a tough challenge for the players but they are always up for a good golf match in any weather.”

Olmsted has also found entertainment watching the competitive sibling rivalry between the two brothers Zach and Joe, who kept it tight with a 60 from Big Joe and 61 from Zach.

Impressive in her second match was Nutt with another 63.

“The season is half over and it is time to buckle down and take it up a notch. I can promise you practice will start to get tougher, but this team is all for it,” Olmsted said. “They want to get better. I am very proud of all of them.”

The Vikings tee up on Orcas for an April 9 game against Cedar Park/Shoreline Christian.

by MARTy ZiERSports contributor

There are arch rivals in every sport.

It has been this way for years, strengthened by the lore from past players con-firming the origins of the divisional intensity.

Travel to Concrete High School and you feel the sur-rounding mountains stare you down – you feel unwel-come. The Lady Concrete Lions softball team arrived at Buck Park Monday to continue the tradition against the Lady Vikings in the second league game.

Forget all that ... this was a walk-a-thon, a rear-end kicking, an unforeseen mismatch. With the Lady Vikings’ bullpen uncharac-teristically quiet, you knew something was amiss. The Lions could not tame the strike zone. By the bottom of the 2nd, the Lady Vikings had managed 14 trips over home plate, mainly due to walks, giving up only two runs.

Even when the Lions managed a hit in the 3rd, they fell into a double play between Bronn and Nigretto. Not even the Lion's second pitcher could dial in strikes, letting the score slip to 20 to 2, aggravated by Bronn, Nigretto and Tidwell hits.

Starting Viking pitcher and catcher duo Garcia and Susol were relieved of duty, allowing backups Nigretto and Tully to play catch.

Susol, Janssen and Clure Thixton added singles while Garcia pounded a triple in the 4th before a pop fly by Fowler ended this abbrevi-ated contest for the Vikings in the 5th inning – mercy rule applied, walking to a

23-2 win. “Our girls did well, obvi-

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“Aliviah pitched well for us and held the game tight... we look for the little things and the girls did well.”

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Military training could be hurting the orcas

Founding member of United Way passes

Carol Ellen Dockstader Marble passed peacefully in her home on the evening of March 18 having battled the debilitating lung disease Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. We at United Way of San Juan County are especially grateful to Carol as one of our founding members. Her vision has helped countless island-ers over the years and she will truly be missed. Carol’s faith in God and her commitment to making a difference for people in need have been guiding forces in her life. Her positive spirit and joy for life was an inspiration for those she loved and touched in her community.

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Dear Orcas Community,I am dedicated to keep up to date

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The website address is www.car-ingbridge.org/visit/joegoodrich.

We have been amazingly blessed by our Orcas Community that has become the “wings of love” that carry us through.

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BLM lands need long-term protection

We are urging the San Juan County Council to support Interior Secretary Salazar in his recom-mendation to the President that the BLM lands within our coun-ty receive permanent protection through the National Conservation Area/National Monument status by proclamation. The legislative NCA process sponsored by Senator Cantwell and Representative Larsen might take quite awhile given con-gressional gridlock. We should not wait. One way or the other, these lands currently owned by the peo-ple of the United States and feder-ally administered, need protection beyond that which presently exists.

NCA/National Monument status

will protect these government lands from possible sale for development, mining permits, grazing leases, or energy production by future BLM managers. This is an incredible opportunity for local participation in the planning and implementa-tion of the management plans for these properties.

As volunteer caretakers of the property at Watmough Head on Lopez Island, we walk the trails and beach regularly. Because we all treasure these places, many others similarly help protect, keep clean, and educate the public through personal interactions. Visitors are drawn to San Juan County because of the natural beauty of the islands and the BLM lands are a critical ele-ment in bringing those tourists and their monetary contributions into our local economy. We often see cars with out of state license plates parked at the trailheads.

Please join us, and many other islanders, in supporting the actions necessary to protect these stellar jewels in the BLM constellation of public land holdings. San Juan County has been blessed with natu-ral wonders. Positive action now will provide current and future generations of residents and visi-tors permanent protection for the historical, cultural, scenic, and sci-entific values of these one thousand acres, forever.

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Weigh in on library magazines

One of the most popular places at the Orcas Island Library is what

we call the “sun room.” It serves various purposes, such as being a comfortable place to use the Wi-Fi and Internet, a place to read the daily paper, or to enjoy the latest issue of your favorite magazine.

This is also the place where the magazines reside, with the current issues on display in protective cov-ers. You can also find the previous issues, and then check them out just like books, by lifting the tray under the current issue.

We try to keep a variety of magazines geared to what we feel will be of local interest. We evaluate our current collection of periodi-cals each summer to see how much they are being used, and then adjust our subscriptions accordingly. With space at a premium throughout the entire library, when something new comes in something must go out – and the magazine area is no excep-tion. This is where library users can help. We welcome and encourage suggestions for magazines we do not have, as long as they would be of general interest to our com-munity.

You can submit your suggestions in a variety of ways: you can either email me directly at khiller@orcasli-brary.org; give your suggestion to the staff person at the front desk when you are at the library; call us 376-4985; or mail your suggestion to Orcas Island Public Library, 500 Rose St., Eastsound, WA 98245.

Another thing library users can do is to sponsor a magazine, either new or one we already own. It helps us in offering many varied magazines. We strive to have an interesting collection, and we thank you for your suggestions and use of

Editorial

When the bloody, battered body of a young killer whale washed ashore north of Long Beach, Wash., it was clear her death was not from natural causes.

The orca, known as “Sooke,” was a member of the Southern resident killer whales, which make their seasonal home in the San Juans and were declared endangered under federal law in 2005. Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research said trauma on the body, head and tissues in Sooke’s jaw were strikingly similar to inju-ries he witnessed in a group of beaked whales several years ago in the Bahamas. He said they stranded themselves on a beach shortly after a military ship passed by with its sonar engaged. This incident begs the question: what happened to Sooke?An underwater network of hydrophones that reach from the west side of San Juan Island to Port Angeles and out to Neah Bay picked up sounds of sonar about four days before the orca was found. Yet the U.S. military has commented that no training was conducted in the area at least a month before Sooke was stranded. Any federal agency that conducts activities that may impact the orca population is required to undergo a consultation with National Marine Fisheries Service, resulting in a biological opinion. Then a letter of authorization may be issued for non-lethal “takes.” No kill-ing is allowable. According to Balcomb, the U. S. Navy entered into consultations with the National Marine Fisheries Service concerning possible takes of marine mammals in the Northwest Training Range Complex that extends in patches along the Pacific coast from Neah Bay to California, out to a distance 250 nautical miles offshore. The autho-rized training activities involve dropping 110 bombs with a 100 percent kill efficiency for any living thing within 37.8 meters in air. Underwater the kill distance is much greater. Hearing loss and lung damage will occur at an even greater distance.Citizens have until April 27 to provide public comment on an envi-ronmental impact statement under way by the Navy for possible expansion of activities within the “training range.” While we understand the need for military training, we urge you to find out more at http://goo.gl/hE2hb. Unless you think bruised and beaten whales washing ashore is not a problem.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 5• Eastsound Planning Review Committee, Eastsound Fire Station, 3 p.m.TUeSDAY, APRIL 10 • Orcas Island Public Library Board, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., library. • Eastsound Sewer and Water District, East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane, 4:30 p.m.

• Orcas Fire District Commis-sioners meeting, Eastsound Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.WeDneSDAY, APRIL 11• Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, Deer Harbor Community Center, 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.THURSDAY, APRIL 12

• Orcas Island Park & Recre-ation District, noon to 1:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

Public meetings

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the library. I look forward to hearing from you!

Karen HillerOrcas Public Library

CAO – time to move on

It seems clear that many of us have strong reserva-tions about the CAO – the initial process by the county was flawed, too much reli-ance was placed on what the Friends presented as Best Available Science and a huge bunch of restrictions were proposed that would drastically limit the way each of us interacts with our private property.

Now that the public has begun to learn more, it is obvious this is far too impor-tant for the county to act in haste. The council needs to instruct staff to move for-ward at this time with a proposed plan to meet the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM standards required by the state. They probably already have a draft of that plan. It’s time to move on, we can’t afford all of this any-way, and we definitely can’t afford lawsuits.

But hey, all is not lost. This is just one of many never-ending future required updates of our CAO. Everyone can re-group, compose themselves, and be ready to approach the next review in a profes-sional, organized manner.

In the meantime we have all learned a great deal about these issues and are in a far better position to take an intelligent interest in any future proposals that would so impact our daily lives and our financial investment in our properties. Restrictions seem to be easier to put in place than to remove. Let’s move forward deliberately and carefully on this.

We live in a beautiful place, we all love the islands and I think most property owners love their prop-erty. Public education and awareness campaigns can be very effective in modifying behavior. Wouldn’t that be better than spending money on legal fees?

Sandra GreenOrcas Island

Misinformation about CAO

People are confused and frightened by CAO misin-formation.

At a recent meeting, the organizer said that stand-ing water of 100 square feet will make your prop-erty unusable. The truth is that 100 square feet of wetland will not make your property unusable. The proposed CAO does not regulate “low importance” wetlands smaller than 2500 square feet. Most wetlands in our county are the low importance type. Medium importance wetlands small-er than 1000 square feet and high importance wetlands smaller than 250 square feet would not be regulated. High importance wetlands are rare.

If your property is cov-ered by wetlands and their buffers, the proposed Reasonable Use Exception offers landowners a way to develop up to ½ acre of their land. Current legal uses of your property can continue forever, even in a wetland or its buffer. Many of our wet-land areas are legally farmed and can continue this use. Only new development will be regulated by the CAO update.

An updated CAO will protect our drinking water and the water that we share with wildlife. Old timers and the SeaDoc Society say that wildlife has declined dra-matically. Many people do use toxic chemicals that can contaminate our fresh and marine waters. Critical Area buffers trap and degrade toxic chemicals before they reach our wetlands and marine waters. Some of the worst pollutants bind to the silt and mud that col-lects in our wetlands and in sheltered near-shore waters. Although some near-shore waters are “flushed” by currents, the areas with muddy bottoms are where the flushing is weak. That is why the mud collects there. The “M” on your marine charts marks a muddy bot-tom. The eelgrass meadows where young salmon shelter and feed are found in the more sheltered nearshore areas. The impacts of our development add up until a tipping point is reached.

For example, eelgrass has disappeared in San Juan’s Westcott Bay. Food and shelter for young salmon is disappearing as eelgrass meadows decline. We must update our regulations to protect our drinking water and the waters on which wildlife depend.

Janet AldertonOrcas Island

Why cover the foreclosure rally?

Wow, what a surprise to get my 3-21 Sounder and see that the April Fool’s Day edition came early. I mean really, explain how a “rally” of six slogan-challenged people spouting tendentious nonsense makes the front page of our fine local paper? Perhaps your reporter couldn’t find a single thing to question or critique of their assertions, so when did this paper become the

mouthpiece of the MoveOn/Occupy crowd?

No doubt next week we will see a cover story on the “Save Our Property Rights” movement, of which I’m sure you will find more than six proponents. Cheers!

Joe DavisOrcas Island

Go away, Freedom Foundation

You would have thought that the Freedom Foundation had gotten the message in Jon Christoffersen’s letter to the editor in the Islands Sounder on February 29 that its involvement in our community is not wanted by

the majority of our citizens. But no, this Olympia-based, right-wing, special-interest group has reared its ugly head again with another dishonest editorial on its website about Friends of the San Juans and the Charles Dalton case on Orcas.

In its new editorial on March 12, the Freedom Foundation stated that Stephanie Buffum of Friends “had been given direct access to the San Juan County database for code-violations – including a log-in name and password so that she could track or assist in managing how the county was dealing with the neighbors she had turned into the county authorities

over time.” But this statement is dis-

honest and not true. Instead, Rene Beliveau, Director of Community Planning & Development, told me that “I can assure you that the above allegations are a com-plete fabrication and have no basis in reality.” He also said that neither Ms. Buffum nor any other private citi-zen has direct access to Community Development & Planning’s databases, and

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safety, and protect fragile areas with wildlife nest-ing areas, wildflowers and native grassland.

If the trust is not able to pay the remaining $3.4 million they plan to put a conservation easement on Vendovi to protect it and then will re-sell it.

“It is incredibly rare to preserve an island in its entirety, and particularly

an island as untouched as Vendovi,” said Tim Seifert, director of the San Juan Preservation Trust. “We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to do so, and if successful with our fund-raising, we will be able to ensure permanent protec-tion and to provide access to all the natural wonders of Vendovi’s 217 acres.”

Last week, from March 24 to 31, WTA volunteers explored and worked on the island, which has six beach-

es and a harbor protected by a rock breakwater. The vol-unteers range in age from 22 to 80 years, and mainly hail from Washington state.

“WTA has a consistent and loyal volunteer base and thousands of miles of experience building and maintaining trails in Washington,” said Kathleen Foley, the trust’s program director. “We are excited to work alongside WTA to develop this new island trail system, and we are appre-ciative of the volunteers who will give a whole week to help us improve the visi-tor experience on Vendovi Island.”

Volunteer crew leader Arlen Bogaards described the island as mainly “an idyllic island habitat, pris-tine as it would have been if no one had ever been on the island.”

The volunteers worked aside landscapes adorned with blooming camas and paintbrush flowers and huge patches of thick spongy green moss. Bogarrds said there is about two to three miles of trails that appear to have been built by four-wheel quads to access dif-ferent beaches.

The crew has been turn-ing those rugged paths into hiking trails by clip-ping back brush in some areas and removing some organic matter. One of the paths is too steep for walk-ing, so they had to reroute it and turn it into a series of switchbacks. In other areas the paths were reframed to protect areas with fragile plant life.

Hoffmaan, from British Columbia, has had numer-ous trail building experienc-es in the Pacific Northwest, but this is his first time with WTA – and his first time

that no private citizen or outside organization has a log-in name and password that would allow them to track or provide assistance to the County in the man-agement of complaints. In fact, Mr. Beliveau himself is not even able to access this database from a computer outside of County offices.

Mr. Beliveau went on to say that the Freedom Foundation has never con-tacted him to confirm the accuracy of its accusations. This is strange indeed for an

organization with a multi-million dollar budget and 25 employees, including at least four Orwellian “Thought Leaders”. With this level of resources, couldn’t the Freedom Foundation even check the accuracy of its alleged facts? Or perhaps the facts don’t mean anything to the Freedom Foundation!

Given its history of dis-tortions and fabrications in the Dalton case, how can anyone in San Juan County believe anything the Freedom Foundation has to say?

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VENDOVI FROM 1working on an island. He said it’s similar to any back-country experience, wheth-er hiking into the Mount St. Helens wilderness or vis-iting an island, since they are all remote. He said the difference about Vendovi is that there aren’t any other hikers passing through and because of its size you become intimate with each trail, bluff and beach.

Bogaards hopes that the trails will enhance visitors’ experiences and maybe inspire them to hike or work on other trail systems in the state.

“It’s a unique place, not everyone will be able to get here, but it’s a unique snap-shot of what an island could look like if not touched by the hands of man, like what it would have been 100-plus years ago,” Bogaards said.

Vendovi will be open to the public May 1.

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deadline. “Here on Orcas, if there

is a problem, we figure out how to fix it,” he said. “We just haven’t hammered out all the details out yet.”

Hanson and Hughes will be applying for a 2013 lodging tax grant to pay for ongoing garbage service and create a fund balance for upkeep.

“After a few years of noticing this, it’s really time to do something about it,” Hanson said. “We’re invit-ing people here to the island and we need to provide basic amenities to keep the place clean.”

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Canadian ships during that time, and to include that information as part of the agency’s final report on the death of L112. At this time, however, Barre said the NMFS will wait for necrop-sy results before speculating on the cause of death.

Meanwhile, Wood said members of the Southern residents were photo-graphed and detected on the hydrophone network 18 hours after the sonar pings were recorded. They were

behaving peculiarly, and huddled in Discovery Bay, he said.

Balcomb has also lis-tened to the hydrophone tapes, and said that the pings and series of explo-sions are strikingly famil-iar, adding that the U.S. and Canadian navies conduct training exercises in a fed-erally sanctioned “bombing range” located just off the outer coast.

“I’m former Navy,” Balcomb said. “I appreciate the value of training. But you don’t have to blow up the world in the process.”

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Economic Forecast Luncheon Wed., April 25th, 11:30-1:30 • Mullis Center, Friday Harbor

Tickets, $25 • 360-378-2906, info@sanjuansedc.org

In the 3/21 edition of the Islands’ Sounder, Sharon

Abreu was quoted in “Orcas Island joins nation in ‘Save Our Homes’ rally” as saying this is not a bipartisan issue rather than this is not a par-tisan issue.

Correction

Orcas writer Jennifer Brennock will teach a creative writ-ing class titled “Write Like a Photographer” beginning April 13. Offered through Skagit Valley College, this workshop-based class is for writers of all experience levels. It will use cues from the craft of photography to examine the craft of creative writing.

Using the terms “texture,” “angle of vision,” “distance,” “scene,” and “contrast” as challenges for wordsmithing a compelling story, “Write Like a Photographer” will combine readings of literature, discussion, prompted exercises, and revision techniques. Students will receive peer and instruc-tor feedback. The class will meet Fridays, April 13 through May 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. The Funhouse Commons. Call 378-3220 to register.

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Becoming: What Makes A Woman edited by Jill McCabe Johnson. Reading and book signing.April 16 5:30 – 6:30 pm

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The Orcas Island Library presents an evening with Thor Hanson on Wednesday, April 4, 6 p.m. at the West Sound Community Club.

Hanson works as a con-versation biologist and has studied Central American trees and songbirds, nest predation in Tanzania, and the grisly feeding habits of African vultures. He is a Switzer Environmental Fellow and a member of the Human Ecosystems Study Group. Hanson’s first book, “The Impenetrable Forest: My Gorilla Years in Uganda” won the 2008 USA Book News Award for nature writing.

Hanson will discuss his latest book, “Feathers,” answer questions, and a

book signing will be avail-able at the end of the eve-ning.

The event is free of charge,

and sponsored by the Orcas Island Library and The Friends of the Orcas Island Library.

Meet biologist Thor Hanson

Last week, Orcas Fire and Rescue responded to a home in Eastsound to assist a young mother in active child labor around 2:20 a.m.

No transport options were available by helicopter, fixed wing air ambulance, or the Sheriff ’s boat “Guardian” due to severe wind and sea

conditions. Any passage off the island to mainland hospitals was limited to the scheduled ferry service.

On March 29 at 8:13 a.m., a healthy baby boy was wel-comed as Orcas Island’s newest resident.

Mom and baby were transported to Island Hospital aboard Orcas

Fire and Rescue’s Aid 24 ambulance by way of the 8:50 a.m. ferry boat that patiently waited 30 minutes at the Orcas landing for the patients to arrive.

While Orcas Fire Rescue units were assisting the par-ents to be, another call to 911 was made to treat and stabilize an unconscious male patient more than 10 miles away. Orcas EMTs transported him on the 6:45 a.m. ferry.

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Orcas Island Fire and Rescue offers First Aid and CPR/AED classes. Call the department at 376-4858 or go to www.oifr.org for more information.

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Rowse passed from this life on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. He was born to Russell Rowse and Viola Adams Rowse on June 6, 1923 in Hastings Nebraska.

Jack served in the Army Air Corps in World War II in England and at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Ill. He met Laraine McCully at a Monticello College dance in Godfrey, Ill. They mar-ried on August 17, 1946 and moved to Chicago where Jack completed his Doctor of Optometry degree. They settled in Alton, Ill., and raised four children.

He was preceded in death by Laraine, his wife of 56 years, and brother Larry Rowse of Portland, Ore.

He is survived by his brother Jim Rowse of Wolfe City, Texas, and children Larry Rowse of Bellingham, Wash., Paul Rowse of Pineville, Mo., Julie Duquet of Mount Kisco, N.Y. and Mindy Rowse of Kenmore, Wash., along with six grand-children.

Jack practiced optom-etry for 40 years in Alton, Ill., and was a pioneer in the treatment of children’s visual learning disabili-ties. He was appointed to the President’s Council on Children under President Johnson. Jack and Laraine remodeled an historic home in Alton, where they loved to entertain their friends and host dinner parties. They traveled extensively, including Europe and the Far East. They found their dream retirement locale on one such trip to Alaska.

Upon retirement, they moved to Orcas Island, Wash. and built a moun-taintop home. Jack was referred to as “Papa” in his later years, especially by his grandchildren.

His children comforted him in his final days and have set up a memorial with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide aid to others with vascular dementia, here: http://act.alz.org/goto/JackRowse-Memorial.

Submitted by Jack Buford Rowse’s family.

ObituaryAnd then there’s Dahlia. She’s a spirited, young Vizsla/Boxer mix, beautifully proportioned and pretty smart. She needs some training to help channel her energy, but loves working and playing with her human com-panions. See her any day from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Animal Shelter, call 376-6777, or check orcaspets.org.

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The Friends of Moran State Park is spon-soring its annual spring clean-up on April 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the Cascade Lake Day Use Shelter and bring gloves and rakes, if possible.

“With the park budget cuts and staff cuts, this year it’s crucial that we gather as many volunteers as possible,” say organiz-ers. “There is always a lot of natural debris to move around and rake up, and it’s just impossible for our now smaller park staff to get to all of it.”

Lunch will again be hosted by Pat Muffett and led by Karen and Ken Speck of Cherie Lindholm Real Estate.

During the lunch break Russel Barsh from Kwiaht will present a botanical lecture.

Spruce up Moran State Park

contributed photoLeft to right: Head ranger Jim Schuh and volunteers Pat Muffett and Ken Speck.

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Home GardenSan Juan Islands’

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Featured Inside:At last. Spring has sprung. It’s time to get outside and get ready for summer. Our Home &

Garden section includes stories by local experts and a preview of upcoming events. We hope it will help you make the most out of the spring season.

• Ridding the home of hazardous waste — Helen Venada/Brian Radar, HG 2

• Master your garden — Jody Burns, HG 3

• Maintenance tips, for the home — David Mieland, HG 5

• Arbor Day & edible trees — Roger Ellison/Shann Weston, HG 6

• Selling this spring? — Gary Franklin, HG 7

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By Brian Rader, Helen VenadaWhat? The hazardous waste round-up collection event

is our once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose of poisonous, flammable, corrosive or other haz-ardous chemicals.

Why? Taking responsibility for the waste you produce is the right thing to do. You don’t want this stuff sitting around your property. Proper disposal protects your health and the health of the workers that handle your waste. Proper disposal also keeps chemicals out of our drinking water and out of the environment.

Where? At your island’s solid waste facility (aka, “the dump”).

When? The schedule:San Juan Island: Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Orcas Island: Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Lopez Island: Sunday, May 6, noon to 3 p.m.What can I bring? Pesticides and other poisons, gasoline

and other waste fuels, wood preservatives, oil-based paints and stains, solvents, thinners, pool and photochemicals, resins, mothballs, polishes, degreasers, cleaning products, spent fluorescent light tubes.

What not to bring? The following are not accepted at the round-up:

Flares, explosives, ammunition, or radioactive material—deliver these to the Sheriff ’s Office. Antifreeze, motor oil, and vehicle batteries—recycle at your island’s solid

waste facility during regular business hours. Unbroken, spent Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)—deliver to your OPALCO office for free recycling.

Latex paint – dry out (solidify) and dispose as regular solid waste. Children or pets? These are not hazardous waste and we want to keep them safe.

How much will it cost? Households are charged a mini-mum fee of $12 for up to 200 pounds (about 25 gallons) of hazardous waste. Amounts over that will cost an additional $.06 per pound. Cash or check only. Businesses must pre-register by calling 370-0503 and will be invoiced for their disposal costs.

Please remember: what you pour on the ground or into your drain today, you may be drinking out of your faucet tomorrow. Please choose wisely, and contact us with questions.

— Helen Venada, hazardous waste and waste reduction coordi-nator: 370-0503; helenv@sjcpublicworks.org; Brian Rader, pollu-tion prevention specialist: 370-7581; brianr@sanjuanco.com

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Workshops are scheduled for Lopez, Orcas and San Juan islands through September of this year.

The workshops provide homeowners an opportunity to become certified to inspect their septic systems and avoid the expense of hiring an inspector.

Participants learn how septic systems function, how

they can be maintained to extend the longevity and reduce expenses and protect the environment.

Since 2007, county homeowners have been required to have their septic systems inspected on a regular basis. Gravity systems that are not in designated sensitive areas must be inspected every three years. All other systems, including grav-ity systems in sensitive areas, require annual inspections.

The class schedule is available online at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/health/ehswaste.aspx or through Health & Community Services at 360-378-4474.

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By Jody BurnsIs your step a little lighter? Are you singing in the rain? Whistling

while you work? It’s spring and we all feel better.

At my house we know it’s spring when we open the doors to the unheated enclosed porch from which we can see Yellow Island and the inter-island ferry traffic as we eat breakfast and lunch.

Yesterday, we opened the doors. It’s offi-cially spring at our house. I hope it is at your house too – and in your garden.

We had some lovely weather the week before last. We’re not out of the woods yet as far as rain goes, but mornings are no longer bracingly cold and sunset doesn’t send us running for our down jackets. The plants know it too.

Daffodils, crocus, scilla, forsythia, and quince are blooming. Tree buds are swelling.

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Red flowering quince and tall Oregon grape are bursting into bloom. And of course, the deer are back.

Time to get busy in the garden. But what exactly should you be doing in the garden in spring?

Lots of answers will be found at the Master Gardeners Spring Gardening Workshop, Saturday, April 21; a full day of practical workshops designed to improve your garden-ing skills.

Graham Kerr, of Galloping Gourmet fame, is the keynote speaker. Workshops range from year-round vegetable garden-ing to water catchment systems, to flower arranging.

(Go to http://sanjuan.wsu.edu/mastergardeners/ for the full schedule and on-line registration forms; registration forms are also at several shops around town.)

In the meantime, it’s clean-up and weed-ing time—again. Cleaning up winter debris in your garden eliminates inviting environ-ments for both disease and pests (think slugs). Add compost to your vegetable gar-dens. Plant those bare root plants you got at the Native Plant Sale. Plant perennials that you fall in love with in garden centers and nurseries.

Get your soil tested. Soil is the life-blood of your garden. You should know what’s in it before you add anything to it.

The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass. does standard testing fast and inex-pensively. They’ll email you the results with

a detailed list of suggested improve-ments. Here’s the link: http://www.umass.edu/soiltest/index.htm

Spring is a prime time to build garden structures. Think about building a raised bed. Soil in a raised bed warms more quickly than the flat ground around it. Warm soil temperature is impor-tant for plant growth in our climate.

I have a friend who created raised beds from two utility tubs she found at the thrift store. You know those tubs that were in everyone’s basement years ago? They have a drainage hole and they raise the planting bed to waist height. No more bending over.

Feeling pinched and don’t want to spend money on materials? Get the shovel and pile up your soil in 4-by-4 flat-topped foot-high piles.

Feeling flush and want to make it beau-tiful? Build it out of cedar with mitered picture frame trim on the top. Raised beds should be only as wide as you can reach. You don’t want to step in them to do the weeding. There are books galore with building instructions. Ask at the library or browse the gardening section at the local bookstores.

If you are planting vegetable seeds, there are several cool weather crops you can plant now. Outside, plant peas, arugula, kale, and mustards. I love snap peas. You eat the pod and the pea, what could be more efficient?

Super sugar snap or Cascadia are favorite varieties. Snow peas have the same advan-tage. Try Oregon Sugar Pod.

I grow shelling peas too; though if you have only room for one pea, choose snap peas. Plant them one inch deep and if the birds are a problem, cover them with Remay.

Peas need to grow up a trellis, but you can make one inexpensively from material at hand.

Arugula grows best in cool weather. Keep it picked and you’ll have it all summer. If seedlings are your choice, you can plant mustards, kale, chard, as well as peas.

Remember that although our average last frost is mid-March, the safe planting date is April 15. If your garden is a cool one, cover your seedlings with a low tunnel of Remay, that will protect plants from a light frost. It’s water and sunlight permeable.

The best part of spring is the new life in the garden. If you want to believe once again in the will to live just look around. Take your time, really look.

In the rock pile, honeysuckle vines are begin-ning to peek out, on a nurse stump a tree seedling is putting out new growth, in the dirt, barely visible, is the first growth of a peony, and in the far corner of the vegetable garden is a mustard seedling the gift of last year’s crop you let go to seed.

Outside new life is all around you bringing with it the hope of one more year of bountiful harvests, beautiful flowers, trees and shrubs full of birds – and deer who won’t eat the flowers. Enjoy!

As always, the Master Gardeners are here to answer your questions and help. Call us at WSU Extension, 378-4414.

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Please mark your calen-dars for the Orcas Island Garden Club’s Homestead Tour, a tour of five farms and gardens on the east side of the island whose empha-sis is not only beauty, but the sustainable horticulture of fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Three of the homesteads – the Doe Bay Garden (managed by Heather Watts) and George Orser’s Orcas Farm in Doe Bay; and the Eisner’s Cherry Hill Farm in Olga – date back

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San Juan Island’s 2012 Garden Tour is scheduled for June 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Tickets for the tour ($15 last year) will be available the week before the tour, at Browne’s Garden Center, Robin’s Nest and Griffin Bay Bookstore. Tickets will also be avail-able the day of the tour.

Tour proceeds benefit the Mullis Senior Community Demonstration Garden (maintained by WSU Master Gardeners), awards for the Flower Hall at the San Juan County Fair, and the “greening” of the gravel pit.

Journal file photo A scene from San Juan Island’s 2011 Garden Tour.

SJ Garden Tour on June 9

to the 1880s, so you’ll get a serving of history with your horticulture.

The other two gardens, Kevin and Carol McCoy’s homestead abutting Moran State Park and the Gainor-Kos Seaview Farm on Pioneer Hill, are more recent homesteads but also committed to a sustainable ecology.

Included in the tour will be lectures about eastside history and various horti-cultural methods, such as seed saving, composting,

and crop rotation. As well, Eastside eateries

Café Olga and the Doe Bay Café will offer box lunches to pre-order for tour-goers who would like to picnic at the sites.

The Orcas Island Garden Club is excited about this “themed” tour into island

history and horticulture. Mark your calendars for

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By David MeilandWinter is over, and along

with spring cleaning, this is a good time for home main-tenance tasks. Modern homes have many parts that need regular inspection and ser-vice. Unfortunately, these are sometimes neglected, leading to expensive problems when they fail unexpectedly. Here are some of the more important items, in no particular order:

If you have a wood-burning chimney, have it inspected and serviced by a certified chimney technician. Do it now and you’ll be ready for the next heating season.

Get a flashlight and take a look inside your dryer vent pipe. Chances are good that lint has built up inside the pipe and should be removed. A shop-vac works well for this.

Test your smoke detectors and replace the batteries, or even the entire detector, if necessary.

Check your attic and crawl space for signs of water leaks, condensation, missing insu-lation, or pests. A thorough annual inspec-tion of both spaces is recommended.

Turn off your water heater and drain it to remove sediment build-up in the tank. This is especially important if you are on a well.

Inspect the various flexible water con-nectors in your home, like those at sinks, toilets, the dishwasher, and the washing machine. These have a limited service life and should be replaced with new, high-quality connectors periodically.

Test the GFCI receptacles in your kitchen,

bathrooms, garage, and exte-rior. These can fail, and you are depending on them to protect you. It only takes a few minutes to test all of them in the home.

Inspect your roof, gutters, and downspouts. If you can’t safely get on your roof, have a roofer or home inspector check your shingles and flashings for signs of trouble. Make sure that

gutters are clean and downspouts are mov-ing rainwater away from your foundation.

Have your heating system serviced. Modern systems with heat pumps, boil-ers, and other complex parts need regular inspection by a heating technician to ensure that they are running correctly and effi-ciently. And of course, change your furnace filter regularly.

Clean the grease filter in your range hood. If it won’t fit into the dishwasher, take it to the car wash next time you go.

Trim trees and shrubs away from the house and roof, and make sure there’s plenty of room between the soil and your wood siding.

Last but not least, have your septic system inspected periodically. Every three years is a good interval.

Many of these tasks you can safely and effectively perform yourself. Others require a skilled person such as a contractor, plumb-er, or home inspector. Be sure to hire the right person for the job. A little attention now could prevent a big hassle later.

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By Roger Ellison/Shann Weston“We inspire people to plant nurture and

celebrate trees.” That is the mission of the Arbor Day

Foundation. To that end, the Foundation celebrates Arbor Day all over the nation and provides many educational resources about trees.

Trees can reduce the erosion of topsoil, cut heating and cooling costs, remove dust and carbon dioxide from the air, produce life-giving oxygen, provide habitat for wildlife, beautify our community, and feed our families.

In the words of Arbor Day founder, Sterling Morton, “all the people strive on Arbor Day to plant many, many trees, both forest and fruit. May the day and the obser-vance thereof be cherished in every household, and its name and fruits become as a shower of blessing to the long lines of generations who shall succeed us.”

Forest trees of Cascadia provide the well-known evergreen coniferous char-acter of our region. The Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is the state tree of Oregon. The Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is the provincial tree of British Columbia.

The Western hemlock (Tsuga hetero-phylla) was chosen as Washington’s state tree in 1947. Rain shadow trees, such

as the Garry Oak (Quercus garryana) and spectacular coastal trees such as the Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) add to island character.

Edible trees give us the same benefits as their purely ornamental cousins, plus the added benefit of fruits, nuts and salad greens. Producing more of our food from trees and shrubs preserves our soil, pro-tects our streams, and gives us beautifully productive landscapes.

Besides the usual apples, pears, plums and peaches, there are several tasty and nutritious trees that we can choose to plant on Arbor Day.

The following Top Five “Unusual Edible Trees” have been given the highest rating of Five Apples for edibility on the Plants for a Future web site (www.pfaf.org). All of them would grow well on our islands.

Top Five Unusual Edible Trees: n Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa) for nuts n Hawthorns (Crateagus arnoldiana, C. pensylvanica, C.

schraderiana and others) for fruit n Lime trees (Tillia cordata, T. platyphyllos, T. x

Europaea) for flowers and leaves n Japanese Dogwood (Cornus kousa, C. kousa

chinensis) for fruit n Hazels and Filberts (Corylus avellana and C.

maxima) for nuts San Juan Island Grange will celebrate Arbor Day,

Friday, April 27, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor.

National Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care.

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Landscape & Desgin, is master of the Friday Harbor Grange. — Shann Weston is the Grange’s program director.

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The National Arbor Day Foundation has plenty of ideas on how schools, groups and civic organizations can cel-ebrate Arbor Day.

But you’ll also find a few suggestions on its Website of ways to celebrate Arbor Day simply on your own. Here’s a few:

n Plant a tree yourself. It is an act of optimism and kind-ness, a labor of love and a commitment to stewardship.

n Read a book about trees. Learn to identify trees in your yard and neighborhood.

n Enjoy the outdoors. Visit a local park or take a nature hike.

n Attend a class on tree and plant care.n Volunteer with a local tree-planting organization. You’ll

meet new people and make a difference in your commu-nity.

For more ideas, visit the National Arbor Day Foundation at, http://www.arborday.org/arborday/celebrate.cfm

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By Gary FranklinWhen you’re getting ready to sell your property, you want

to be able to get the best price possible for your home. Remember when you took your trade-in to the car deal-

ership? Didn’t you clean it up beforehand? Depending on how long you have lived at your current

residence, you may want to invest a little time and money into a few simple improvements. Many sellers may become

Selling a home this spring?wary of taking the necessary time to help spruce up their home’s appear-ance due to the cost associated with upgrades. Yet, even simple improve-ments to a property can make a big difference and won’t always cost thousands of dollars to accomplish. So let’s look at some great ways to increase value and make the most impact:

Improve curb appeal: You can achieve this in several ways. First, you can fill in empty spaces and add a few plants or shrubs to your landscaping. Additionally, some flowers or potted plants near the front entrance can make a great first impression. Adding a tree for additional shade and patching up a worn out lawn can work miracles to draw buyers in.

Space and cleanliness: There is nothing worse to a buyer than a cluttered or unclean home. Take the time to remove unnecessary items from your closets, clean out the garage or carport, remove clutter or toys from the living areas, and make your floors shine. Your home needs to be staged in such a way that your buyers can visualize themselves living there. The way you decorate your walls and ceilings will also affect how your buyers perceive open space.

Aim for an earthy appearance: Many buyers appreci-ate materials and paint colors that tend to have more of an earthy appeal. Each room will be different, so be sure to choose wisely. Also, consider using ceramic tiles or wood flooring instead of carpets or linoleum. Tiles in both the bathroom and kitchen could also make a huge difference.

Change outdated items: This can be as simple as replacing old light and sink fixtures, doors, handles, or even windows. These items

can greatly impact the price of a home and don’t always require huge amounts of investment. Additionally, maybe a new coat of paint or trim is all you need to fix up an oth-erwise “old” appearance.

Ask an expert: Whether you need advice on decorating, how to improve energy efficiency, or would like to find some items that could use a little “TLC”, it could be worth a small one-time investment to get another opinion. This is a way to proactively make changes before you even consider listing your home. And you may be able to avoid bigger problems that could arise down the road.

Bathrooms and kitchen: Finally, if you are able to make the extra investment, two areas that have the biggest impact on price are the bathroom and kitchen. Whether this requires replacing the floors, sinks, tubs, fixtures or appliances, there are many ways that you can astronomi-cally boost your home’s appeal by making improvements to these two key areas.

We hope these tips prove helpful when the time comes to sell your home. If you would like an expert opinion from an experienced realtor on how you can command top dol-lar for your property, be sure to contact us today.

— Gary Franklin is an agent/broker with Windermere San Juan Island; http://www.windermeresji.com

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By Cali BagbyTaking on the task of

growing food in your back-yard may seem daunting, but Marlyn Myers, former Orcas Garden Club presi-dent and avid gardener, has a few tips to get you started on an island veggie patch of your own.

Step 1: SoilThe pH in your soil

measures its acidity or alkalinity. Most vegetable gardens require less acid-ity, said Myers. We have two types of soil on Orcas - waterfront with no nutrients and inland soil, which is much better.

If you have waterfront soil, you will need to add nutrients like your compost or fertilizer.

You can purchase a pH soil testing kit from any garden supply store or call the Washington State University at 378-4414 for a list of testing labs.

Step 2: Sun… and heatMyers said you absolutely need to

have sun for your vegetables to grow, so make sure you start your garden in a spot with plenty of rays.

Many plants need the soil tempera-ture to be 60 degrees, so until the earth warms up it’s good to start growing plants in a greenhouse.

Tips to grow an island veggie patch

Other options to heat your soil are:• Raised beds, think a garden in a

sandbox, which puts soil higher than surrounding soil

• Grow covers, which are basically above the ground tunnels with plastic wrap for insulation

• Cold frames, which are wooden enclosures with glass windows on the top. When it’s cold you close the glass and when it’s warm you open it

Step 3: WaterWater is vital from the moment seeds

are sown through sprouting to the end of the growing season, but be careful not to drown your plants because veg-gies can rot if they get too much water in cool island weather.

Step 4: PlantsMyers said there are a variety of

cool season crops that are an ideal fit

for Orcas gardens, but that it’s also important to pick plants that you and your family will enjoy eating.

Here are Myers recom-mendations:

Peas, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, carrots, parsnips, beets and radishes.

Be adventurous and try plants like artichokes if you have a lot of sun in your garden, said Myers.

She also suggests people plant flowers like nastur-

tiums and marigolds around the edge of the garden, which will help keep pests away. And mixing in some sea-weed with your soil wards off slugs.

Herbs grow well in pots and are an easy way to jump start your green thumb. Chives, oregano and parsley are low maintenance because they grow back every year.

Step 5: Enjoy itGardening keeps your body in

shape and you have the benefit of knowing exactly where your food comes from, said Myers. For her, gardening is a peaceful feeling that gives her a sense of independence.

“Start small or you’ll get over-whelmed and give up,” Myers said. “But once you get into it, it’s a joyous thing.”

5 steps to compostBy Cali Bagby

1. The Outside:Compost bins can cost anywhere between a few bucks

to $300. They came in various shapes from round to square to wire to cedar to plastic. Buy wire for a 10-feet by 36-inch compost. Get creative with an old or new trash can and cut holes in the top and sides to let air in and cut a square out in the bottom so you can let the water out and get easy access to composted soil.

If you want an aesthetically pleasing bin for less hassle you can spend a pretty penny on bins that roll or have cranks to sift through your contents. You can also just heap your compost in the yard, but you may get unwant-ed visitors like rats or raccoons.

2. The Inside: Keep a container by your kitchen sink and collect egg

shells, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels, even pet hair, lint, newspaper, jell-o, pickles and other discarded material. The more you shred these items down the faster they will compost. Most kitchen leftovers can be composted, but beware of meat products like fats and white bread, which are like neon fast food signs for rodents.

3. Move it and shake it: Mix up the contents of your compost, with a turning

crank inside your compost bin or stick a pitchfork inside and toss materials around. Strategically place your items to allow oxygen to break down items. Too much is some-times too much - mix equal amounts green and brown items, think of a dirt and garbage parfait.

4. Let in the light: Place your bin in a spot where it will get sun and a

little bit of shade.5. Keep it moist: Moist is good, soggy and slimy is bad, so add more

green items, like yard waste.

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The husband and wife duo Tuck & Patti have been touring the world and wow-ing audiences for more than three decades.

From their beautifully composed originals to rear-rangements of jazz, rock, soul, and modern pop hits, this duo has performed in such esteemed jazz clubs as The Blue Note and Seattle’s Jazz Alley.

The couple will perform on Thursday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Tickets are $18 for members and $20 for non-members at 376-ACT1 or www.orcas-center.org.

Originally on the Windham Hill label, the duo’s numerous chart-topping contemporary jazz albums include “Tears of Joy,” “Love Warriors,” “Reckless Precision” and “Paradise Found.” Their latest album, “I Remember You,” features standards from the Great American Songbook.

“Tuck & Patti aren’t your ordinary duet team,” say organizers. “Patti Cathcart has one of the warmest, richest voices in jazz. Her lush vocals are like choc-olate to the ear – richly nuanced, bitter sweet and and perfectly paired with the complementary gui-tar work of Tuck Andress.

Andress is a guitar virtuoso who can play the parts of four or more instruments at the same time – on the guitar alone.”

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REQUIRED BY LAWSince January 1, 2008 boaters 12 years and over in Washington State have been required to take or have taken a National Association of State Boating Law Administrator (NASBLA) and Washington State approved boating education course to operate any size boat with a motor over 15 horse power. As of January 1, 2012 this requirement applies to persons 40 years of age and younger. If you are in this age group you are required by law to attend an approved class to qualify for your Boater’s Education Card.

Upon successful completion of this accredited course you will receive a certificate and appli-cation form to send to Washington State Parks along with a $10.00 application fee to receive your lifetime (non-expiring) Boater’s Education Card.

“ADVENTURES IN BOATING WASHINGTON” is the NASBLA approved boating course being of-fered by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Of� ce Marine Patrol Unit. The approved course covers the general aspects of boating, Washington State law and boating safety. Topics include recom-mended/ required boating equipment, navigation, boat operations, emergency preparedness, trip planning, the marine environment, personal watercraft, and much more.

Class is approximately 8 hours long. Pre registration is required.Next Class being held on:

Saturday April 28, 2012 from 9:00 am to 5:00pm. The Orcas Island Fire Station • 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA

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Contact Deputy Herb Crowe at (360)378-4151 or by email herbc@co.san-juan.wa.us

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Date: March 29, 2012 To: The Journal and the Sounder Please publish once on April 3, 2012 in the Islands Weekly and once on April 4th in both the Journal and the Sounder.

S A N J U A N C O U N T Y P U B L I C N O T I C E Comments Requested on the revised SMP Update Inventory and

Characterization Report, Deadline Extended!

The SMP Shoreline Inventory and Characterization Report is a vital element of the County’s SMP update process. The report splits the County’s 440+ miles of shoreline into management areas and then subdivides these based on the presence of different environments, land use patterns, or ecosystem processes.

The Inventory and Characterization Report is intended to set the baseline for the County’s shoreline

ecological functions and values. It is this baseline that ‘no net loss’ calculations will be based on and therefore determine the level, if any, of protection needed for a specific resource.

The County will now collect comments, criticisms, and corrections from the public until 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2012.

The Inventory and Characterization Report is approximately 340 pages long and is accompanied by 110 different maps. The report and maps are available online at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/smp/SMP_CoreDocs.aspx, Electronic copies are available on CD, free of charge, from the Community Development and Planning Office (CD&P) at 135 Rhone Street in Friday Harbor.

Please send your corrections, comments, or criticisms to Colin Maycock, AICP at colinm@sanjuanco.com, or mail to SJC CD&P at P.O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250. If you have any questions, please call Colin Maycock, AICP at 360-370-7573.

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Orcas Family Health CenterDavid C. Shinstrom, M.D. & Phoebe Hershenow, ARNP. 1286 Mt. Baker Rd., Ste. B10Rural Health ClinicCare for All.376-7778 for appointmentsorcasfamilyhealthcenter.org

VisionSan Juans Vision SourceChris T White, O.D., Full service medical eye care facility.376-5310www.cweyes.com

April SpecialCalling All Past & Future OSA MembersHave you been thinking about joining or rejoining? Well now is the time! For the entire month of April we are offering:

NO Enrollment Fee for all our past members and 50% off enrollment for our new members!That’s a savings of up to $100!Don’t miss out on this special!

*Offer cannot be combined with any other discount. Valid April 2012.

Orcas Spa & AthleticsFull service spa, premier athletic center, group fitness, yoga.376-6361, EastsoundSee our full schedule atOrcasSpaandAthletics.com

Orcas Island Family Medicine, PC. David L. Russell, MD.Comprehensive health care for your entire family in an intimate and personalized setting.Call 376-4949 for an appointment.

Center Works StudioOffering Pilates,GYROTONIC®, Wellness.Private, small group, and drop-in classes. Athletic Center Building, Eastsound, 376-3659www.orcaspilates.com

ZumbaZUMBA with Mary Jo & AlysonDance fitness with a latin beat.Fun, effective, and affordable!Odd Fellows Mon 10:30 & Wed 9:30ZumbaOrcas@yahoo.com

Orcas Medical CenterTony Giefer, MD, MPHJim Litch, MD, DTMHJean Bried, PA-C, MPHQuality care for everyonein our community.Next door to Orcas Center.Appointments: 376-2561orcasmedicalcenter.com

To advertise in this service guide, please contact Colleen Armstrong at the Sounder at 376-4500. Just $3 per line (5 line min.)

The “Musical Theater Youth Troupe” and “Rock on the Rock Singers” are back on the stage.

Directed by Grace McCune, the performers

will be strutting their stuff at the Orcas Center.

The performances are on Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The “Youth Troupe” will be dazzling the audience singing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” with choreogra-

phy by Rene Hunt. Later on in the show the

“Rock on the Rock Singers” will be performing well-known songs from the 80s such as music from the movie “Dirty Dancing” as well as songs by Bon Jovi and Madonna.

80s music hits the stage

contributed photoThe “Youth Troupe,” who previously performed music from “Cats,” with Grace McCune.

April 21st - Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm: Communion.

April 22nd - Good Friday Service 6:30pm: Focusing on the Cross.

April 23rd - Day of Preparation: Silent Prayer & Meditation.

Our church sanctuary will be open from 9am – 1pm.

April 24th - EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION! 2 services: 9:00am & 10:30am – Childcare for both services.

“Pursuing God in the Company of Friends for the Benefit of the World”

Orcas Island Community Church, 176 Madrona St. Eastsound, WA 98245(360) 376-6422

April 21st - Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm: Communion.

April 22nd - Good Friday Service 6:30pm: Focusing on the Cross.

April 23rd - Day of Preparation: Silent Prayer & Meditation.

Our church sanctuary will be open from 9am – 1pm.

April 24th - EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION! 2 services: 9:00am & 10:30am – Childcare for both services.

“Pursuing God in the Company of Friends for the Benefit of the World”

Orcas Island Community Church, 176 Madrona St. Eastsound, WA 98245(360) 376-6422

April 5th - Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm: Communion.

April 6th- Good Friday Service 6:30pm: Focusing on the Cross.

April 7th - Day of Preparation: Silent Prayer & Meditation. Our church sanctuary will be open for prayer from 12pm – 4pm

April 8th- EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION! 2 services: 9:00am & 10:30am – Childcare for both services

Open for dinner every nightof the week from 5 to 8:30

Prime Rib served Wednesday nightsSushi served Saturday nights

Fridays are Pub nights!

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The Orcas Lions Club announces the 2012 Annual Easter Egg Hunt has moved to Camp Orkila. The fun will start at 10 a.m. behind the Orkila Camp Dining Hall. Follow directional signs. All islanders are wel-come. There will be more than 1,000 eggs to be hunt-ed, with special prizes going to those finding the golden eggs. Youths are divided in age groups of one to three years, four to six years, and seven to 12 years.

“We promise a visit from the Easter Bunny and maybe even some Easter Elves!,” say organizers.

The hunt will be rain or shine, and remember to dress warm.

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Island Living

Independent film showing

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONGPublisher/Editor

Time travel is not for the faint of heart.An independent film, based on a real-life classified

ad calling for companions to go back in time, will make its world premiere at Orcas Center.

“The ad became an internet phenomenon. Screen writer Derek Connelly found it an intriguing prem-ise and he created a story around that,” said Orcas resident Marc Turtletaub, whose company produced the film. “It’s a quirky love story, shot in Washington state.”

“Safety Not Guaranteed” will be shown on Friday, April 13 as part of a larger event that includes food

from the Kitchen, a full bar provided by New Leaf Cafe and music from local musicians. All proceeds will benefit Farm to Cafeteria.

“We love the Farm to Cafeteria program because it supports the school but also local farmers,” Turtletaub said.

Turtletaub’s partner Maureen Curran, her sister Colleen and Andrew Youngren have been instrumental in organizing the eve-ning.

“We love what the local movie theatre does, but we thought we could bring some films here that wouldn’t be shown ... and we also wanted to bring community together and generate proceeds for local non-profits,” Youngren said.

Dinner will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the

Madrona Room of Orcas Center. From 8 to 10 p.m., “Safety Not Guaranteed” will be shown on the big screen in the main theatre. The movie is for those 17

and older. The cost is $20 for dinner and the

movie or $10 for the film only. Tickets are at Darvill’s Bookstore.

“Safety Not Guaranteed” has only been shown at Sundance and the South by Southwest festivals. It will be released nationally on June 8.

“The film is getting great reviews, so it’s a real treat for the island,” Youngren said.

If the evening is a success, the group plans to hold more film screenings to benefit other island non-profits.

“It’s a rare opportunity to have an evening out for $20 with live music, dinner and a movie,” Turtletaub said.

Screening of ‘Safety Not Guaranteed,” dinner and drinks event to benefit Farm to Cafeteria program

ThurS., APrIl 5TRIP TO SEATTLE ART MUSEUM: Orcas Palettes and the Orcas Senior Center are going to the Gauguin Polynesia show at Seattle Art Museum. Bus and museum fee is $36 for seniors, $39 regular. Ferry

fare and lunch is separate. Sign up at senior center or orcaspalettes@hotmail.com.

FrIdAy, APrIl 6SPRING RECITAL: Spring piano/violin recital with pianist Marina Lashkul and local violinist Claire Sledd. Family friendly concert; free admission, Rosario

Resort, 7:30 p.m.

SAT., APrIl 7GREAT HOPPIN’ SATURdAy: Easter events throughout Eastsound, 11-3 p.m.EASTER EGG HUNT: Orcas Lions’ Easter Egg hunt, Camp Orkila, behind the Dining Hall. The hunt is for ages 0-12.

SundAy, APrIl 8MASSENET’S MANON: Anna Netrebko’s dazzling por-trayal of the tragic heroine comes to Orcas as part of the Live at the Met opera series, 1 to 5 p.m., Orcas Center, $11-15.EGG HUNT: Hosted by Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary, on the lawns of Deer Harbor

Inn located at 33 Inn Lane just off Deer Harbor Road, 2 p.m. Deer Harbor Inn will provide refreshments.

ThurS. – oNgoiNgAL-ANON: Old Emmanuel Parish Hall, 5:30 p.m.

TOddLER PLAyGROUP: Birth-five, 10-11:30 p.m., Funhouse Commons.

ORCAS MEET-UP GROUP: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Waterfront Park on Main Street. To share updates on the Occupy Movement; to provide support for local change.

SAT. – onGoInGTHE PEOPLE’S CAfE: 4 to 6 p.m.

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at the Eastsound fire hall. Local citizens engaging in a “World Cafe” style.

mON.– ONGOINGBIRTH WORKS ClaSS: Free for pregnant women and part-ners. Every first Monday, 6 p.m. potluck, presenta-tion 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Children’s House.al-aNON: Old Emmanuel Parish Hall, 7 p.m.

TUES.–�ONGOINGOpeN mIC: Lower Tavern open mic night at 5:30 p.m. KIWaNIS CluB: Meets at 12:30 p.m., upstairs at Orcas Homegrown. Different speaker each week. FOOd BaNK: 12:30 to 2 p.m., food bank building next to Community Church. Also on

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. CameRa CluB: First Tuesday of the month, Orcas Senior Center, 7 to 9 p.m. GRaNNy’S aTTIC dONaTIONS: Orcas Senior Center is col-lecting items for its Granny’s Attic sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning on March 20 and continuing until April 24.

wEDS. – ONGOINGlIONS CluB: Weekly lunch & meeting, 11:45 a.m., Legion.

LOPEzThUrS.,�AprIl�5CROSSING BORdeRS TO NaTuRe: Artist/author Tony Angell shares some of his “moments” in nature, many of which are featured in his recent book, “Puget Sound Through an Artist’s Eye,” 7 to 9 p.m., Lopez Center, free.

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The following was submit-ted by Carol Kulminski.

What do you say when a friend or loved one tells you they have cancer?

Finding ways to be under-standing, compassionate, and supportive can be chal-lenging to the caregiver.

Everybody is different and many can be helped by someone who simply spends a few hours a week listening and providing support.

This month’s guest speak-ers at the monthly cancer support group, Michael and

Sue Lewis, are ordained Stephen Ministry caregivers who have provided more than eight years of confi-dential support to people with cancer.

The Stephen Ministry program is a non-profit, non-denominational pro-gram that provides distinct-ly Christian care to people going through hard times.

Caregivers trained to really listen to what people say about their situation can often glean the heart of need that the individual has not been able to identify for themselves.

Michael and Sue will show the group how they can help each other with the same techniques with-out the necessity of a formal program.

The cancer sup-port group will meet on Thursday, April 12, in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church at 5 p.m.

Everyone touched by cancer, whether personally or by someone close to you, is encouraged to attend.

The Cancer Support Group is a no-cost, confi-dential program that meets monthly.

For more information call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198.

Stephen Ministry to meet with cancer support

ORCAS I SLANDBUSINESS HOURS

ISLAND MARKETEastsound

OpenMon-Sat 8 am-9pm

Sun 10 am-8pm

THE VILLAGE STOPWine, Beer, Ice, Pop

Hot Dogs, Groceries, Ice Cream,DVD Movies Next Door

LOTTOOpen Everyday

6:30 am – 11 pm376-2093

ORCAS ISLANDHARDWARE

North Beach Rd. EastsoundMon-Sat 8 – 5:30

Sunday 10 – 4

376-3833

RAY’S PHARMACYTemplin Center, Eastsound9:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Sat

10:30 am – 4 pm Sunday(Saturday Pharmacy 10:00 am – 4 pm

No Sunday Pharmacy Service)

376-2230

ISLAND HARDWARE AND SUPPLY

Open 7:30 - 5:30 Mon - Fri8:30 - 5:30 Sat.

Closed Sun.Crow Valley Rd.

376-4200

Jerry Noesen, CPA• IncometaxPreparationfor Individuals,Businesses, Partnerships,LLC’s,Corporations Trusts&Estates• Estate&TrustPlanning&Education• TrusteeServices• FinancialManagementServices forIndividuals&Business

Full Time Orcas Resident House Calls Available

109 North Beach Rd., Suite D10 Eastsound, WA

P.O. Box 334 360 376 3821 Deer Harbor, WA 98243 Fax 360 376 0531

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Residential & Interior Design

Bonnie Ward ASID, IIDA 376-5050 www.designwardinc.com

OPALCO CELEBRATES75 YEARS!

May 5: Annual Meeting on the ferry June 4: Open House on San Juan Island June 29: Open House on Orcas Island July 18: Open House on Lopez Island

The Orcas Island Artworks will features-pastel paintings by Ann Jones through the months of April and May.

In Jones’ new work, the painting surface is an integral part of the painting. She prepares her surfaces with acrylic paint and gesso, creating a sculptural ground of spontaneous, random patterns.

The subsequent pastel layers adhere dif-ferently to the highs and lows of the sur-face, resulting in a complex, richly textured visual experience.

“As I drive around the island the pastures capture my imagination,” she said. “I love the patterns and changes of hue as the various grasses grow, bloom and mature throughout the year. I’m attempting to cap-ture their unfolding colors, character and movement.”

The Artworks is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

pastels at the artworks

contributedCrow Valley Farm by Ann Jones.

Sahalie Clothing Catalog is looking for dog models for its upcoming photo shoot on Orcas from April 18 to 20.

They are looking for friendly and well-behaved dogs.

Send a full-figure photo and a brief biography to fstilin@sahalie.com.

Your pet could be a star

Colleen Smith Armstrong's dog Loretta posed for Sahalie's sister catalog Norm Thompson this past fall.

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In celebration of the spring birding season, San Juan Islands Audubon will be co-sponsoring a presen-tation on the watercolors of John James Audubon and a field trip on San Juan Island, Sunday, April 15.

All islanders of any bird-ing skill are welcome to the free field trip that will meet at the San Juan Community Theater parking lot at 8:30 a.m.

Bring binoculars, dress for cool weather, wear stur-

dy walking shoes or boots and be prepared for pos-sible rain. No dogs please. Plan on carpooling for this approximately 3-hour trip. Contact Barbara Jensen with questions, 378-3068.

Stay after the field trip for a presentation at 2 p.m. in the San Juan Community Theater and co-sponsored by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art called: “A (Naturalized) American Original: John James Audubon and the Birds of

America.” Annette Blaugrund, for-

mer director of the National Academy Museum and Andrew Mellon, senior curator at the New York Historical Society will lec-ture on the life and times of John James Audubon.

Tickets are $15 Adult, $7 Student, $5 Rush, available at the door or online at http://www.sjctheatre.org.

Audubon field trip on SJ

The Orcas Community Council holds a monthly dialogue of “what’s on the hearts and minds of our community members,” say organizers.

“Creating Vibrant Community” is on Sunday, April 8 at Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Join them for a “lively conversation about creating thriving community.”

Visiting Thrive Tribe catalysts, Jeff Vander Clute, Maria Baeck, Maj-Brit Arnested and Anne Stadler have been initiators of Thrive Napa Valley, Thrive Lake Forest Park and Come Nǽr. They will participate in the island circle on Easter Sunday.

They will share their

insights and experiences in engaging and illuminating community potential in Cascadia and beyond.

A potluck will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. They will provide place set-tings, beverages and special treats.

Bring prepared main

dishes, salads, sides and desserts that do not require an oven.

A donation to offset cost of hall rental is appreciated.

For more info, call Gretchen at 317-8220.

Community council to hold monthly dialogue

The merchants of Eastsound have again joined forces to present a free holiday event for the enjoyment of both locals and visitors alike. The “Great Hoppin’ Saturday” Easter gathering is planned for Saturday, April 7.

There is a photo contest for kids ages zero to 15 and 15 to 20. The theme is “Celebrate.” Pick up entry forms the day of the event at the “plaza” in front of The Nest and Jillery. The winners’ images will be published in the Islands’ Sounder.

Schedule of events11 a.m. to 2 p.m.• Eggs, critters and cookies at Wildflour

Bakery. Easter Egg decorating, egg-shaped

cookie decorating and live bunnies and baby lambs for petting.

• Parasol and bonnet decorating at Moon Glow.

• Pictures with the Easter bunny at The Nest.

1 p.m.The Easter bunny will be bringing 12

golden eggs at Chiladas, come and find them.

2 p.m.• Old fashioned hay rides in the down-

town Eastsound loop. Bonnet and parasol show and tractor-pulled hay-wagon rides.

3 p.m.• Story Telling at Darvill’s Bookstore.

‘Great Hoppin’ Saturday’

At the March 15 board meeting in Friday Harbor, the Orcas Power and Light Co-op Board approved a rate increase of approx-imately 3 percent across the board, as well as some changes to the deposits and fees schedule, in order to meet their bud-get. The rate increase is effective with the March billing.

As a nonprofit, member-owned coop-erative, OPALCO delivers electricity at cost to 20 islands in the San Juans. OPALCO’s Board is involved in an in-depth review of the co-op’s rate structure (see It’s electrify-ing archives at www.opalco.com).

This rate increase is the first step to meet operating expenses. In addition, the board has commissioned a cost-of-service study to examine all tariffs and the overall rate structure as it compares with the billing determinants in their current contract with Bonneville Power Administration.

OPALCO conducts cost-of-service stud-ies every four to five years.

The co-op’s current contract with BPA includes a tiered rate structure that guar-antees a certain amount of mostly hydro power up to a measured ceiling of demand

called our high-water mark. When the co-op load grows beyond that high-water mark, BPA will purchase power at market rates to meet the additional demand.

While this increase is not related to tiered rates, the overall rate structure study will forecast the potential impact of tiered rates going forward.

General Manager Randy Cornelius anticipates that with relatively slow electric consumption growth in San Juan County of about 1 percent per year, the public will not be subject to market “tier two” rates until about 2014.

“As co-op members working together,” Cornelius said. “We can forestall market rates by managing our load through energy efficiency and conservation behaviors. If we all pitch in, do what we can to make our homes and businesses more energy effi-cient, the savings will be significant.”

Stay tuned for more information about rates in the coming months. OPALCO Board meetings are open to the public.

Meeting details and agenda are posted online a week in advance at http://goo.gl/ioLvu.

OPALCO’s rate increase begins with March billing

Church ServicesEMMANUEL EPISCOPAL

Parish of Orcas IslandEastsound (by the water)

Bishop Craig B. Anderson, RectorBaptisms & Weddings

SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist1st Sunday in month - 10:00 a.m. Other Sundays - 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Church School & NurseryTHURSDAYS:

12 noon Rector’s Forum & Holy Eucharist

376-2352

LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS Sundays Sundays Every Sunday 9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:15 p.m. St. David’s Church Center Church Emmanuel Church 760 Park St. 312 Davis Bay Rd. 242 Main St. Friday Harbor Lopez Island Eastsound Pastor Ann Hall 468-3025 • lutheransanjuans@rockisland.com

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE 10:00 a.m. Sunday

7:00 p.m. Testimony MeetingFirst Wed. of the month

Orcas Elementary School Library376-5873

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCHORCAS

St. Francis Church in Eastsound

Mass 1:00 p.m. Sunday

LOPEZ ISLANDCenter Church

Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday

ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

Madrona Street, EastsoundSunday Worship Services

9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m., with a

Nursery & Sunday School Pastor Dick StaubPastor Scott Harris

Pastor Grant Myles-Era376-OICC

ORCAS ISLANDUNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

FELLOWSHIP2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:00 am

West Sound Community HallAll are welcome!

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CAOSee the County’s answers to

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New quiet living. 1 bed- room view apartments, downtown Eastsound. Newly remodeled exteri- or and interiors. In- cludes: stove, fridge, laundry room, and paved assigned parking. No smoking or pets. $495 month with EPD, 1st and security. Call Alan 714-271-1215 or emailnordicstr@aol.com

Orcas IslandPRIVATE studio apart- ment for rent on 5 acres. 600 Sqft. Nicely fur- nished and decrated. Loft, tile bathroom, pro- pane cook & heating stove. 2.5 miles from fer- ry. Utilities included. $700 month. (360)376- 2048

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ORCAS ISLAND

STUDIO APARTMENT, fully furnished. Water view and beach access. Obstruction Pass Road. No smoking, no pets. Covered patio, own en- try. Year round, $550 a month, plus cable and electric. First and last plus $200 refundable cleaning deposit. By ap- pointment 360-376-2472

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FRIDAY HARBORSMALL IN TOWN Apart- ment. One bedroom, one bath, kitchen and living room with wood stove. Washer, dryer. No pets. No smoking. Utilities included. $750/ month, $750/ deposit. Call 360-378-4864 after 5pm.

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• Sunday, April 8 – inver-tebrate surveys – 11:30 a.m.

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EASTSOUND3 BEDROOM HOUSE wanted for working sin- gle mother of two young children. Prefer fenced yard. Eastsound loca- tion. 360-317-4640.

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EASTSOUND OFFICE, Second floor, 210 SF, great light, access to shared conference room and kitchenette. $280 plus average $15 per month for electric. In- cludes WiFi and other utilities. Available imme- diately. Contact: Beth Holmes 360-376-3191, ext. 104 OPAL Commu- nity Land Trust.

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OFFICE located in Or- cas Island Senior Cen- ter. 110 sq.ft. $220/mo. Utilities provided except phone. Currently available. Contact Jane, at 360-376-2677.

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jobsEmploymentEducation

ORCAS ISLAND CHILDREN’S HOUSE is seeking a qualified

Program Supervisor

for its Early Childhood Learning Center. Part- time position. For more information visit www.oich.org EOE

EmploymentGeneral

Deer Harbor Marina is seeking a qualified

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ployee Applicant must be re- liable, work well with oth- ers and have good cus- tomer service skills. Please email resume to

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Please no phoneinquiries or drop-ins.

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DEPUTY PROSECUTOR

San Juan County, WA San Juan County seeks an attorney to handle District Court matters in Friday Harbor. Respon- sible for the investiga- tion, charging, trial and post-trial aspects of all cases filed in District Court. Duties include oc- casionally supporting and covering for the Su- perior Court Prosecutor and may include assist- ing with Coroner calls occasionally. WSBA membership, strong sense of ethics, and commitment to govern- ment service required. For detailed information and application visit

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REPORTER

The Bainbridge Island Review, a weekly com- munity newspaper locat- ed in western Washing- ton state, is accepting applications for a part- time general assignment Reporter. The ideal can- didate will have solid re- porting and writing skills, have up-to-date knowl- edge of the AP Style- book, be able to shoot photos and video, be able to use InDesign, and contribute to staff blogs and Web updates. We offer vacation and sick leave, and paid holi- days. If you have a pas- sion for community news reporting and a desire to work in an ambitious, dy- namic newsroom, we want to hear from you. E.O.E. Email your re- sume, cover letter and up to 5 non-returnable writing, photo and video samples tohr@soundpublishing.com

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APPRAISER

to perform property ap- praisals for tax assess- ment purposes. For job description, qualifica- tions, and application visit:

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Screening begins 4/12/12. EOE.

San Juan County is seeking a

PLANNER II.

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360-370-7402.Screening begins 4/9/12.

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REPORTERReporter sought for staff opening with the Penin- sula Daily News, a six- day newspaper on Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula that includes the cities of Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and Forks (yes, the “Twilight” Forks, but no vampires or werewolves). Bring your experience from a weekly or small daily -- from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already ac- quired while sharpening your talent with the help of veteran newsroom leaders. This is a gener- al assignment reporting position in our Port An- geles office in which be- ing a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience. Port Angeles-based Pe- ninsula Daily News, cir- culation 16,000 daily and 15,000 Sunday (plus a website getting up to one million hits a month), publishes separ- ate editions for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Check out the PDN at www.pen insu lada i l y - news.com and the beau- ty and recreational op- portunities at http://www.peninsuladai- l y n e w s . c o m / s e c - tion/pdntabs#vizguide. In-person visit and tryout are required, so Wash- ington/Northwest appli- cants given preference. Send cover letter, re- sume and five best writ- ing and photography clips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362, or email leah.leach@peninsula- dailynews.com.

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The Bluff Restaurantat Friday Harbor House is currently seeking a Breakfast Cook and

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GREAT DANE

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2 KAYAK TRAILER for sale in great condition! Perfect for canoes or kayaks ~ Just in time for summer!! Newer tires and taillight package in- cluded. $750 obo. Call Pat 360-221-8294. Langley, South Whid- bey.

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AutomobilesHonda

2003 HONDA CIVIC EX 49,000 miles, great mile- age and very clean!! Vin Report 90 (average is 30-50). $9,100. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. 360-370-5908.

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Pickup TrucksFord

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Pickup TrucksToyota

2007 TOYOTA Tundra Crew Max. Only 23,900 miles! V-8, 5.7L, 6 Speed Automatic. 4WD, TRD Off-Road Package, Stability Control, ABS, A/C, Power Everything, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, MP3 Multi Disc Premium Sound Pack- age, Bluetooth Wireless, Parking Sensors, Back- up Camera, Dual Air Bags, Dual Power Seats, Sliding/Tilt Sun Roof, Running Boards, Hard Tonneau Cover, Bed Liner, Towing Pack- age, Alloy Wheels, Up- graded Exhaust and Air Breather. Kelley Blue Book Value: $37,940. Asking $35,000. 360- 632-4385

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Subaru

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Utility Trailers

DUAL AXLE Trailer; Flatbed steel frame, 8’x16’ foot bed, 2 spare tires and heavy duty tor- sion bars included. Ex- cellent condition! $1,500 cash. Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands. 360- 298-0213.

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Vans & MinivansVolkswagen

1987 VW WESTFALIA, full camper, pop top. 2 tables, closet, storage, sleeps 4. Good condi- tion. Ready for adven- tures! 123,000 miles. $13,500 OBO. 360-405- 6304

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TAKE NOTICE:That Eastsound Water Users of Eastsound, WASHINGTON on April 1, 2009, under Application No. G1-28615 filed for permit to appropri- ate public waters, subject to existingrights, from a well in the amount of 18 gallons per minute (gpm) each year, for municpal supply. The source of the proposed appropriation is located in SW Yo NW Yo, Section 12, Township 37N, Range 2W” W.M. in San Juan County.Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a de- tailed statement of the basis for ob- jections: protests must be accompa- nied with a fifty-dollar ($50.00) NON-

REFUNDABLE recording fee (PLEASE REMIT CHECK OR MON- EY ORDER ONLY) and filed with the Department of Ecology at the ad- dress shown below, withinthirty (30) days from 3/4/12(Last date of publication to be en- tered above by publisher)DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGYCASHIERING OFFICE - NWRO-WRPO BOX 47611OLYMPIA WA 98504-7611LEGAL NO. S374964Published: The Islands’ Sounder. March 28, April 4, 2012

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OBTAIN CUSTODY.

Per RCW 79.100, San Juan County intends to take custody of the dere- lict vessels “Easy Street”, with regis- tration # WN1075NM, and “Un- named white Chris Craft”, with regis- tration number WN5212L, on April 19, 2012. The vessels are being held in Friday Harbor, San Juan County. After taking custody, San Juan County may use or dispose of them without further notice. Letters have been mailed to your last known ad- dress.To retain custody of either of these vessels before the Custody Date, the owner must: 1) obtain authorization to moor or anchor the vessel in its current location, or 2) move it to a

moorage facility that has authorized the vessel, or 3) remove the vessel from the water. To redeem the ves- sel once San Juan County has taken custody, per RCW 53.08.320 (5) (b), the owner must commence a lawsuit to contest San Juan County’s deci- sion to obtain custody of the vessel, or the amount of reimbursement owed, in the superior court of the county in which the vessel was locat- ed. The written request can be sub- mitted immediately but cannot be filed any later than the tenth day af- ter the date of custody, which will be April 29, 2012 for both. The right to a hearing is deemed waived if a re- quest is submitted late, and the own- er is liable for any costs owed to San Juan County. These costs may in-

clude all administrative costs in- curred by San Juan County, removal and disposal costs, and costs asso- ciated with environmental damages directly or indirectly caused by the vessel. In the event of litigation, the prevailing party is entitled to reason- able attorneys’ fees and costs. San Juan County reserves the right to pursue any other remedies available under law. For more information, contact Joanruth Baumann, repre- senting San Juan County, at 360-378-6362 or Baumann@rockis- land.com. LEGAL NO. SJ377034Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 4, 2012

LEGALS

San Juan County Community Development & Planning Combined Notice of Application and Public Hearing To: The Journal & Sounder 135 Rhone Street, P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 Please publish once on 4/4 / 2012 (360) 378-2354 (360) 3782116 Fax (360) 378-3922 and bill Community Development & Planning Permits@co.san-juan.wa.us www.co-san-juan.wa.us Page 1 of 1

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Project Description Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Date of Application

DateComplete

Other Required Permits*

ExistingEnvironmental

Documents

SEPA ThresholdDetermination

End Date for SEPA

Comments

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POPNSP-12-0001 Current use open space 242431001, 138 Flint Road, Lopez

IslandJohnson Brothers Family LP, 15510 Snee

Oosh Road, La Conner, WA 98257 - - - - - - - PlanningCommission

IslandersBank

New date 6/15/2012

PPROV-12-0008 Vacation rental 463553004, 752 Blazing Tree Road,

San Juan Island Tracy Clarkson, c/o Nina LeBaron, 778

Blazing Tree Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 3/21/2012 3/21/2012 - - exempt - 4/25/2012 - - -

PSEPA0-12-0002

Gemperline clearing and grading for driveway

240342001, east side of Davis Bay Rd, opposite Coffelt Drive, Lopez Island

Patrick Gemperline, c/o Bob Querry, PO Box 2573, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 3/23/2012 3/23/201 - - SEPA DNS,

10/4/2007 - 4/25/2012 - - -

PCUP00-12-0003

Vacation rental of two-bedroom house

271441011,133 Crescent Beach Drive, Orcas Island

Susan Scott c/o Teri Williams Permit Resources, PO Box1001

Eastsound, WA 98245 3/8/2012 3/8/2012 - - exempt - 4/25/2012 HEX Islanders

Bank annex 5/9/12

PTOSOP-11-0002 Current use timber 261641001, 124 Warm Valley Lane,

Orcas Island Ruth Nutt, c/o Jeff Otis, 393 Bobbyann

Lane, Eastsound, WA 98245 12/12/2012 12/12/2012 - - exempt - 4/25/2012 County Council

CouncilChambers

5/8/2012,10:15 am

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS: SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at CommunityDevelopment and Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter 36.70ARCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring to comment on the Threshold Determination can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later than the comment date specified above. The Threshold Determination may be appealed by submitting a written statement of appeal along with the basis for the appeal and a fee to CD&P within 21 days after the end of the SEPA comment period. Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice of Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in the public hearing or desires a copy of the decision for this project may do so by requesting such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing. * As directed by applicant, per UDC 18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B.NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing as well. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained generally 7 days prior to the public hearing from CD&P at the address above.NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx

INVITATION TO CONTRACTORSFOR REGISTRATION ON SMALL

WORKS ROSTERNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that East- sound Sewer and Water District of San Juan County, Washington is updating its Small Works Contractors Roster pursuant to RCW 57.08.050. The District occasion- ally requires the services of responsible contractors to make repairs, additions andimprovements to the District’s sewer sys- tem. All contractors interested in being in- cluded on the District’s Small Works Con- tractors Roster should submit an applica- tion to the District at the followingaddress:

Eastsound Sewer & Water DistrictP.O. Box 640

Eastsound, WA 98245

The application should include a brief re- sume which includes thc contractor’s qual- ifications to perform work upon municipal water and sewer systems, together with references, copies of the contractor’slicense and bonding information. Members of the Roster must be financially able to undertake and complete the construction contracts, the estimated cost of which ex- ceeds $5,000 but is less than $200,000.Dated: March 27, 2012EASTSOUND SEWER & WATERDISTRICT OF SAN JUAN COUNTY,WASHINGTONBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/s/ Carl YurdinCarl YurdinPresident and CommissionerLEGAL NO. S376545

Published: Islands’ Sounder. April 4, 11, 2012

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PRO- POSALS TO USE SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL’S HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FUNDSThe San Juan County Council has discretionary funds, generated by re- cording fees intended to promote historical preservation or historical programs, which may include preser- vation of historic documents. The Council is currently seeking propo- sals for projects to use $5526 in funds to be awarded in 2012.Projects may include: acquisition or

preservation of locally historic build- ings and artifacts: developing and presenting locally historical programs or events; performing research into local history. Applicants must be non-profit or governmental entities that perform educational, interpre- tive, or preservative activities to pro- mote or preserve the County’s local history. Applicants must demon- strate a preservation need and funds are available for specific projects on- ly. Projects will be selected based on the best presentation of need, bene- fit and merit to San Juan County res- idents and visitors.Descriptions of the program, along

with applications, are available to download from the County website ( www.sanjuanco.com) or the County Council office at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor. You may also call the office at (360) 370-7470, or email the Clerk to the County Council, at ingridg@co.san-juan.wa.us for fur- ther information. Deadline for appli- cations is May 4, 2012.LEGAL NO. SJ374959Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands and The Islands’ Sounder. March 28, April 4, 2012

SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICESSan 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.

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