Islands' Sounder, January 02, 2013

by JULIE SUMMERSSpecial to the Sounder

Alcohol-related traffic accidents in the U.S. have steadily decreased over the past five years, but Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show that alcohol is still a factor in nearly one-third of traffic fatalities.

According to San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou, nationally, there is a disturbing trend of not only driving while intoxicated by alco-hol, but under the influence of multiple sub-stances.

DUI applies to driving under the influence of alcohol, but also under the influence of drugs – both prescription and illegal sub-stances.

“It’s basically chemical soup motoring down the road,” Nou said.

According to Washington State Department of Transportation annual collision reports, the total number of collisions in San Juan

County has decreased in recent years, from 124 in 2006 to 97 in 2010. However, the number of alcohol-related incidents remained fairly steady, ranging from 22 to 27 annually. Statistics for 2011 show a significant decrease from previous years, with just 11 alcohol-involved incidents. Nou cautioned that this isn’t necessarily indicative of the situation improving, but shows that officers have been doing a better job of catching DUIs in motion as opposed to after impaired drivers crash a vehicle.

This year, there have been at least 21 report-ed instances of DUI in San Juan County – 12

on San Juan, six on Orcas, and three on Lopez, numbers that Nou said are pretty much pro-portionate to each island’s population.

In Washington state, 37 percent of traffic fatalities are alcohol-related, one of the highest percentages in the nation. But Shelly Baldwin, Impaired Driving Program manager at the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, said this statistic is deceiving.

“In Washington, we’ve had a lot of reduc-tions in other types of traffic fatalities,” she said, noting that Washington has the highest rate of seat belt use in the nation.

Because of these reductions, Baldwin added, the prevalence of alcohol-impaired incidents appears higher.

While the problem of DUI is just as present in San Juan County as in other parts of the state, Nou said island law enforcement officers

An in-depth look at DUIs in Washington

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONGEditor/Publisher

When Kevin O’Brien was hired as the new fire chief for Orcas Fire and Rescue last year, he had a simple approach: find out what works, find out what doesn’t and then fix the flaws.

Just before the new year, the commissioners approved O’Brien’s plan to change how the depart-ment is managed. Instead of three division chiefs, who were assigned specific areas like operations, training and public outreach, there will be one assistant chief.

Mik Preysz, who has been a division chief since 2009, was pro-moted to the position and began on Jan. 1.

“I feel honored and humbled,” he said. “I have been with Orcas Fire for 20 years and I am there because I enjoy what I do. This gives me a little more ability to benefit members. Kevin and I

make a really strong team. It will benefit the community, the vol-unteers and the organization as a whole.”

O’Brien says the new structure will streamline operations. Preysz will work regular office hours as well as provide back-up paramedic services seven days a week. He will be assisting the chief in all opera-tions, including training, safety, logistics and emergency medical services.

“It is going to improve our ser-vice overall,” O’Brien said. “We had scattered management of pro-grams and now we’ll have more focused management.”

Salary for the three division chiefs was $16,900 per person plus medical benefits. The new full-time position pays $85,000 a year. O’Brien is making cuts in other programs so as not to increase the 2013 operations budget of $1,587,053.

In comparison, the San Juan Fire assistant chief makes $82,951 and does not manage EMS and the number two position with San Juan EMS makes $120,000. The Lopez assistant chief earns $86,400.

For a guest column from O’Brien about the department restructur-ing, see page 5.

Preysz started his career in EMS at the age of 14 in Utah as a junior ski patroller. He has been a paramedic since 1981 and has a passion for teaching. Preysz has led programs at Weber State University, Utah State Police Academy and the Utah State Department of Health. In 1987, he became the state coordinator for the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Program.

After moving to Washington in 1990, Preysz continued his flight medic career that began in Utah and finished as chief flight medic

for the med-flight program out of St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.

“Mik is an excellent chief officer and gentleman with many years of experience in public service,” O’Brien said. “He knows our sys-tem and the island well.”

Preysz has been commuting to his job on Orcas from Lynden, where his wife Lesley is a nursing supervisor. Now they are moving to Orcas and Preysz says his wife will be the commuter.

Orcas Fire shakes things up

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SEE DUI, PAGE 6

contributed photoMik Preysz has been promoted from division chief to assistant chief. His duties include overseeing all of the department’s operations such as train-ing, safety, logistics, and emergency medical services.

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“It’s basically chemical soup motoring down the road.”— Sheriff Rob Nou, referring to the combination of

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The San Juan County Council concluded business in its last meeting of 2012 on Dec. 18 after recognizing employees celebrating their fifth, 10th, 15th and 20th anniversaries.

It also honored the service of the three council mem-bers who will not be return-ing to the council next year: Richard Fralick, Lovel Pratt and Howie Rosenfeld.

Council members-elect Marc Forlenza and Bob Jarmon attended the meet-ing in person and member-elect Rick Hughes partici-pated in the meeting via conference call.

Though the past year was filled with challenges, including departures of the county administrator and the deputy county adminis-trator, the council members say they have accomplished a great deal during 2012.

BudgetCreating a sustainable

county budget had been an elusive goal. Since 2008, flagging revenues and

increasing costs had forced the council to reduce servic-es and cut personnel costs with measures, including lay-offs, furloughs, chang-ing employee benefits, and asking staff and elected offi-cials to forgo cost of living increases.

But in 2012, the coun-cil and County Manager Bob Jean crafted a budget that promises to maintain a consistent level of service from the beginning of 2013 through the end of 2015. The adopted 2013 budget, including road funds and grant-funded operations, totals $52 million.

The county’s 2013 general fund budget, which includes services such as law enforce-ment, the treasurer, auditor, assessor, administration and courts, totals approximately $15 million. The general fund budget includes a con-tribution to a budget stabili-zation fund, and operating cash reserves equal to more than 10 percent of expendi-tures, a budgeting standard set by the council.

One key to the county’s budget stability was the vot-ers’ approval of the Public Safety Sales Tax in August.

The tax will produce an estimated $500,000 for the county in 2013 and more than $300,000 for the Town of Friday Harbor. The Town is expected to use some of the additional revenue to fund its contracts with the county for patrol and court services.

CAO updateThe passage of the coun-

ty’s Critical Areas Ordinance followed years of difficult work, dozens of hearings and reports, and hundreds of hours of discussion and deliberation by council members.

In dealing with develop-ment buffers, the most con-tentious portion of the ordi-nance, the council respond-ed to community concerns by adopting a system that uses site-specific criteria to allow as much flexibility as possible in the use of a property while protecting wetlands, wildlife habitat and water quality.

Adoption of the CAO clears the way for San Juan County to be declared in compliance with the state’s Growth Management Act, which will qualify the county to apply for state grants and low interest loans that are not available to non-compliant counties. Meanwhile, citizens have a 60-day period to file appeals

concerning the CAO to the Washington Growth Management Hearings Board.

Solid WasteIn November of 2011,

voters rejected a proposed fee on developed land par-cels that would have helped fund the county’s contin-ued operation of solid waste facilities on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands. In 2012, the council and the county solid waste util-ity worked with San Juan Sanitation to expand its roadside solid waste pickup service to include recycling, and began the process of transitioning the three county solid waste handling facilities to non-county operators.

The new Lopez Island Solid Waste District is now set to assume full respon-sibility for operating the Lopez solid waste facility in January 2013.

The council, in

November of 2012, autho-rized final negotiations for the operation of the Solid Waste Transfer station and recycling facility on Orcas Island with Orcas Recycling Services, Inc. The county expects to hand over opera-tions to the Orcas Island group this spring.

The council has also selected a preferred vendor to provide services at the San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility and has authorized funding for the county’s continued operation of the facility until a transition can be completed in February or March of 2013.

The new operator – Kentec Energy Company, in association with Lautenbach Industries – has agreed to continue self-haul and recycling services at the site while it investigates the fea-sibility of creating an inno-vative gasification facility which would generate elec-tricity from solid waste. In its proposal, Kentec said it expects to make a decision

on gasification within two years.

Other accomplishments and events during 2012 include adoption of major revisions to the county’s regulation of wireless and communication towers and facilities to pave the way for better cell and broadband service within the county; adoption of a long-over-due solid waste plan; and completion of the Charter Review Commission’s work and the subsequent voter approval of three amend-ments to the county’s char-ter, effectively reorganizing county government.

Significant challenges for county government lie in the year ahead: three newly elected members of the six-member county council took office Jan. 1, but pri-mary and general elections for the new three-member council, created by the charter amendments, will be held in February and April.

The three-member coun-cil will take the legislative and executive reins of coun-ty government in May.

In the meantime, the implementation of the solid waste system transition will continue; the state-man-dated update of regulations governing the use of prop-erty on and near the shore-line will take center stage; and a new county manager must be recruited.

Guest columnCouncil looks back at 2012

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Nov. 24: The where-abouts of “Care Bear” were not immediately known after the five-foot tall llama dis-appeared from its pen on Lopez Island. The pen’s chain and padlock, as well as a twist lock connected to the chain, were missing as well. Though the gate to the pen and pasture in the 4000 block of Port Stanley Road were open when the miss-ing llama’s owner returned home, its two pen mates, both llamas, were still close at hand.

– An outboard motor van-ished off a dinghy belonging to an Orcas Island man in an apparent theft at a south-west side marina. The motor, valued at $850, was attached to the dinghy, which was on the back of his 35-foot boat, which was on the grounds of a Killebrew Lake Road marina at the time it report-edly disappeared.

Nov. 26: An Orcas Island man claims that someone took his Mercedes SUV on a joyride on his property with-out permission and caused $800 damage while behind the wheel. The SUV, parked outside the man’s home on

Marilee Lane at the time, sustained damage to the front driver’s side quarter-panel and floorboard, and a puncture in the sidewall of the rear tire on the driver’s side as well.

Dec. 10: A familiar face, chance encounter, and missed court date led to the arrest of a Orcas Island man following a mid-after-noon traffic stop near the intersection of Lovers Lane and Mount Baker Road. The 34-year-old, recognized by a deputy as the two drove past one another in oppo-site directions, reportedly failed two weeks earlier to appear in court on a charge of DUI. He was pulled over and taken into custody at about 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 13: Excessive speed and an apparent illegal pass prompted the arrest of a Lopez man for DUI follow-ing a late afternoon traf-fic stop on Hummel Lake Road. Westbound and alleg-edly under the influence of marijuana at the time, the 27-year-old reportedly passed a vehicle in front of him in a no-passing zone and was pulled in the 100

block of Hummel Lake Road at about 5 p.m. He was also ticketed for driving without insurance and for the illegal pass.

– Electronics, entertain-ment equipment and assort-ed household belongings van-ished in an apparent break-in and theft of an Orcas Island home in the 100 block of Roundtree Lane. The list of missing belongings, desktop computer and 30-inch flat-screen television included, are value at about $2,000. The thief, or thieves, report-edly left a number of valuable belongings behind.

Dec. 15: A 19-year-old Bellingham woman was warned not to return to the home of an Orcas man after she showed up at his doorstep without an invita-tion and was refused entry into his home. She was at the front door of the man’s Crosswinds Lane home when a deputy arrived at the scene at about 4:30 p.m. The 25-year-old man report-edly called authorities to intercede after the woman ignored his requests to leave and to quit pounding on his door.

SHERIFF’S LOGSan Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls:

by Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

The weather was wet, windy and cold. The work was dirty, stinky and heavy. No way to spend the holidays.

But the Puget Sound Corps conservation crew, part of the Department of Ecology’s Washington Conservation Corps, just kept working – hauling creosote-laden timbers and logs over Jackson Beach jumbled with driftwood, chain-sawing the bigger logs into four-foot long pieces, and using a small mini-track loader to fill two seven-ton-capacity transfer boxes.

“Not one complaint from the crew, they’re great workers,” said Kevin Anderson, super-vising the project for the Department of Natural Resources Beach and Waterways Restoration Program.

Anderson pointed out that the crew had returned recently from New York City, where they helped clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Back in San Juan County, the six-member crew led by Jerry McMullen spent Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 17 and 18, removing about 20 tons of creosoted debris from the lagoon and estuary at Neck Point on Shaw Island, then the next two days doing the same at Jackson Beach on San Juan. According to the DNR, the cost of the two projects totaled about $30,000, including removal of the detritus from Shaw by a Neptune Marine boat and from San Juan by San Juan Sanitation trucks.

Creosote clean-up is an integral part

of the multi-agency efforts to restore and increase salmon populations in the state. Creosoted pilings and timbers are detri-mental to pteropods that salmon smolt feed on, and to spawning grounds of forage fish, such as sand lance and surf smelt that juve-nile and adult salmon also feed on.

On Monday, Dec. 10, the DNR and the Salmon Recovery Funding Board announced that San Juan County has been awarded a $300,000 matching grant for four salmon recovery projects planned and managed by the County Community Development and Planning Department, local “lead entity” for salmon recovery.

Since 2004, DNR’s Restoration Program has removed more than 15,000 tons of pil-ings, creosoted debris and other harmful beach detritus from Puget Sound beaches. The San Juan Islands have been a major focus, but more than 20 other Salish Sea locations have also seen clean-up projects.

Hundreds of civilian volunteers have par-ticipated in the clean-up projects, as have numerous entities such as county Marine Resource Committees, WSU Beachwatchers, The Nature Conservancy, Friends of the San Juans, and Washington State Parks.

In February 2007, 38 tons of creosoted pilings and driftwood were removed by helicopter from Jackson Beach. That same year, more than seven tons of debris were removed from Deer Harbor, and, in 2011, more than 70 tons were airlifted off Lopez Island beaches by helicopter by a DNR forestry team.

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Steve Wehrly/staff photoMembers of the Puget Sound Conservation Corps working at San Juan's Jackson Beach.

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All islands ski bus to debutThe Mt. Baker Winter

Ride Bus has been reborn and is offering rides to the winter wonderland of Mt. Baker for all ages, from all islands.

The ski bus has run separately for years as an extra-curricular activity of the Orcas and San Juan Island school districts. This year, however, the program is being administered by the newly formed Orcas Island Park and Recreation District.

More than 25 schools from around the region partici-pate in Mt. Baker's Winter Ride Program, which offers greatly discounted lessons, rentals and lift tickets. In the past, students from each island boarded their respec-tive districts school buses in the ferry line and rode the sometimes partially filled bus there and back.

This year will be differ-ent. With the collaboration of both Orcas and San Juan Island groups, the cost (to

Orcas participants) has been reduced and the pro-gram has been saved.

“Without this collabo-ration, neither Orcas nor the Friday Harbor groups would have been able to take advantage of this wonder-ful opportunity,” said John Pachuta, Friday Harbor coordinator.

This year, participants will walk on their respective ferries, rather than board a local bus. On the other side, a charter bus will be waiting. Half-day lift ticket prices will be provided to all participants, regardless of age and arrival time (which is usually about 11:30 a.m., an hour earlier than the normal half day price time). In addition, the bus ride is available to any participant from any island, regardless of age.

Cost for the six-ride pro-gram (bus ride only) is $180. One-time riders can sign up for $50. The bus will depart from the Anacortes Ferry

terminal at 9:15 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. on these Saturdays: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 and 3/2. Currently 35 riders are paid and signed up, so there are 10 seats left for each trip, on a first-come, first-served basis. Other stops will be made on the return trip, which may include Bellis Fair Mall, Bellingham and Anacortes Pools and the Anacortes Bowling Lanes (costs not included.)

Sign up at orcasparkan-drec.org or visit San Juan Island Fitness, Island Body on Lopez or the Orcas Park and Recreation office.

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End of year summary from FEAST

These are such exciting times! I want to tell you how glad I am to be living in this community with you, not just as the director of Food Masters and FEAST but as your friend and fellow community member. Together we are creating the world that we want to live in.

As Food Masters and FEAST gear up for another fantastic season, we want to remind you that we need financial support to start off the year strong and lay the groundwork for another amazing year of local food empowerment!

Thanks to incredible commu-nity support in 2012 we were able to cover all of our costs for running the FEAST program that educated eight Orcas kids in sustainable life skills. We were also able to pres-ent 14 incredible Food Masters workshops that served hundreds of people.

We hosted community work parties and other events, including helping to expand the garden at the public school by nearly 5,000 square feet, more than tripling the size, and building a cob pizza oven with virtually all of the elementary school students taking part in the building process!

We participated in public meet-ings, increased collaborations with other community organiza-tions, and played an important role in helping get Initiative 2012-4 passed, effectively banning the use of genetically modified seed in San Juan County.

The year 2013 promises to be even more exciting. The ground-work has been laid for several proj-ects to take root and grow in the coming season. In order for our programs to take another huge leap forward we will need your support to propel us into the new year.

As we enter the season of holi-day giving please consider making a gift to Food Masters/FEAST. As always, your financial contributions are completely tax-deductible.

With interest in local food and sustainability on the rise, there is an ever-increasing demand for programs like Food Masters and FEAST. Whether it is $5, $50, $500, or even $5,000, your contribution

will help ensure that our programs continue to grow to meet the demand of the growing local food movement.

Learner LimbachDirector of Foodmasters, FEAST

Thanks for help with tree lighting

The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all those who helped make this year’s holiday tree lighting evening a success. Our gratitude goes out to Perry Pugh and Ron Gilleland for lighting the tree; county parks for the use of the Village Green; Ken Speck and the Community Band and their great holiday sounds; Grace McCune and her young carolers; Scott and Judy Whiting (and their Christmas alter egos) for thrilling many youngsters; Orcas Fire for safely delivering Santa amd Mrs. Claus; George Garrels and the Kiwanis toy-making group; and the gener-ous chamber members who baked dozens and dozens of treats for all to enjoy!

Lance EvansExecutive Director

Terri GillelandManager

Thanks to SJC parks volunteers

Did you know that volunteers have been providing ongoing care for our county day parks since 2009? That year, our day parks were slated to be closed. Then, community volunteers came to the rescue and they continue to pro-vide needed support today.

All year long, our volunteer teams pick-up litter, empty the gar-bage and recycling, monitor the parks, mow the grass, and trim the bushes. These wonderful volun-teers do all of this so that we all can enjoy our local parks.

Volunteers also work in our campgrounds and take on special projects in our parks, like giving interpretive talks, chopping fire-wood, removing noxious weeds, building and maintaining trails. More than 1,100 volunteer hours were recorded in our county parks in 2012 – the equivalent of one half-time employee!

The San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair Department, the parks commission, and the park staff would all like to express our gratitude for the time our volun-teers have spent to keep our county parks maintained and open to the public during 2012.

Special thanks go to our vol-unteer day park team leaders on San Juan Island; Louise Dustrude (Turn Point), David Dehlendorff (Reuben Tarte), Sandy Rabinowitz (Eagle Cove), and on Lopez Island we would like to give special thanks to Carl Jones – father of the famed “Flower House” outhouse at Agate Beach and volunteer team leader for all five of our Lopez Island day parks.

Thank you to our numerous park volunteers: Joanruth Baumann, Eric and Audra Adelberger, Ron and Marcia Ashbrook, Don and Ann Jarrell, Angela Atwell, Clark Casebolt, Vicky Griebling, Marin Karraker, Linda Noreen, Sorrel North, Teresa Danielsen, Barbara

Editorial

We have officially jumped into the year 2013.It’s a time for reflecting on the past 12 months and setting goals for the days to come.

Here at the Sounder, we are thankful for our advertisers, readers and story subjects, who made it an excellent 2012.We asked our readers about their New Year’s resolutions. Here is what they had to say.• Not to multi-task everything. I am going to attempt to take time to start and finish important things in my life and not cram everything into the same spot.• To be a more patient and less hurried person• Stop putting cream in my coffee• Eat less ice cream• Live every day to the fullest and take nothing for granted• Pursue healthy relationships• Visit my grandparents more• Have more fun• Learn to say “no” and volunteer a bit less• Get a massage once a month• Take care of myself, eat right, exercise daily

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Guest columnsFire department undergoes changes

Fulton, Charles Janeway, Paul and Susan Kollet, Mike and Sue Buettell, Kent Gale & Luanne Pasik, Tal and Lee Sturdivant, Casey Hons, Pat Christenson and John Simon, Sandy Rabinowitz, Louise Dustrude, David

Dehlendorf, Dani and Bryan Hoyer, Jacob Hansen, Andy Urbach and the Community Service crew, members of the Eastsound Village Green Stewardship crew on Orcas island and Nick Teague and the American Hiking Society on Lopez and Shaw Islands for their valuable contributions. Also, Garfield H. S. students, numerous

Boy Scout troops and other groups who did projects in our parks during their stay.

If you’d like to join our team of volunteers, please call SJC Parks 378-8420 or email [email protected]

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by KEVIN O’BRIENOrcas Fire Chief

Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently under-going significant organiza-tional change.

OIFR is a contemporary and complex public busi-ness. Compliance with the many laws, standards, and mandates governing emer-gency services is a signifi-cant challenge. Managing the people and equipment is complex and requires a large amount of time devoted to making sure the business of all operations is performed properly.

As an example, the laws, policy, safety standards and human resources require-ments that govern a vol-unteer firefighter/EMT on Orcas are the same as a career position in the city.

Orcas Island Fire and Rescue had a remarkable year in 2012.

• Call volume increased 12.2 percent to 775 alarms

• 25 percent of alarms happened simultaneously with another call

• 66 percent of our calls occurred in Eastsound

• Islanders receive excel-lent EMS care comparable to the best systems nation-wide. Eighty percent of our cardiac arrest patients expe-rience a return of sponta-neous circulation when we

are able to assist with defi-brillation and other medical procedures.

• 75 percent of our alarms were medical

• 2.3 percent of our alarms are fires. Our strong fire services provide posi-tive protection in our rural environment, resulting in better insurance ratings and lower premiums for many residences

As the needs of our com-munity continue to grow, OIFR is adapting to pro-vide the most efficient and effective operations. We enter 2013 with a team of 80 personnel, seven sta-tions, a fleet of 20 vehicles and an operating budget of $1,587,053.

We have reorganized and replaced the division chief program with one assistant chief position to assist with supervision and management of our opera-tions, including EMS, train-ing, safety, compliance, and logistics. Division Chief/Paramedic Mik Preysz has been promoted to this position and will retain his paramedic certification pro-viding a supervisor/back-up medic on island all the time.

Mik will work 40 hours per week. Salary for the position is $85,000 and is consistent with the salaries

of the number two posi-tions on Lopez and San Juan Islands. There will be no increase to our operations budget as we will be stream-lining other programs to fund the position.

Additional staffing changes include hiring Sally Kass as financial officer to replace Rick Anda, who is retiring. Sally has extensive experience in all areas of business administration with emphasis in account-ing, finance, and human resource management.

Paramedic/Division Chief Val Harris is stepping down from her full-time position but will continue with us in the capacity as a part-time paramedic and volunteer.

Val began her service with OIFR in 1988 and she has been a great leader, col-league, and friend to many. We wish to impart our grat-itude for Val’s 25 years of service.

We are neighbors serving neighbors, ready to respond to your assistance 24 hours every day.

Contact me with any questions or concerns regarding Orcas Island Fire and Rescue at [email protected] or schedule an appointment to talk with me at 376-2331.

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The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation

It has been a year of great accomplish-ments for our local community founda-tion.

Nearly $600,000 in grants were dis-tributed by the Orcas Island Community Foundation over the past year, through direct grants to island nonprofits, our Donor Advised Funds and Partners in Philanthropy. Grants went to a wide vari-ety of organizations and projects, from the Orcas Food Bank, the Orcas Library, and the schools, to Orcas Center, the historical museum, OPAL Community Land Trust and many more.

In addition, OICF enhanced its efforts to identify emerging problems, address unmet needs and convene key groups and indi-viduals to find solutions. Two years ago, for example, our island-wide needs-assessment pointed to significant unmet needs in the area of medical and dental health.

As one immediate step, in partner-ship with six other island organizations, OICF arranged to bring a Medical Teams International dental van to the island four times in 2012. Our island dentists and hygienists volunteered their skills and time, treating 120 islanders, most of whom had significant (or emergency) dental prob-lems. The dental van will return for four more visits in 2013, thanks to funding from generous donors and the wondrous orga-nizational skills of Rita Bailey and Barbara Ehrmantraut.

This fall, the OICF Board developed a new strategic plan focused on three pri-mary goals for 2013-2015: (1) increase

philanthropy to support the Orcas com-munity, (2) lead community-wide efforts to address critical unmet needs, and (3) grow our capacity for creativity and responsive-ness so that OICF and island nonprofits can evolve and thrive.

OICF also established an Investment Committee, and transferred over $5.5 mil-lion under our stewardship to new manage-ment.

This shift has allowed us to lower the fees charged to our fund holders and to improve reporting and access, with the potential for improved returns.

We have come to think of our commu-nity as a giant patchwork quilt, with the pieces made up of all the island’s organiza-tions, donors and volunteers. Some of the quilt’s squares are frayed and there are gaps and needs that are not being met or are met only imperfectly. OICF is the stitching in the quilt.

Our task is to keep track of the pieces: to bring people together to solve prob-lems when there is a gap, or when one or more pieces show signs of unraveling. We strengthen the many organizations that shoulder the burden of keeping our com-munity functioning.

As OICF grows stronger, so does the sup-port we provide. OICF looks at the whole island, worries about the whole island, and finds solutions for problems that affect all our lives, one gift, one stitch, at a time.

We are a community that cares for each other, neighbor helping neighbor, and together look forward to even greater accomplishments in 2013.

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More department changes

Val Harris – one of the other division chiefs – is resigning as a duty para-medic but will stay on as a volunteer. Patrick Shepler, the third division chief, will be staying on as a para-medic.

The department’s other paramedic Jeff Larsen is leaving to pursue a new career. O’Brien says two new paramedics will be hired in the coming months.

Sally Kass has been hired as the new district financial officer. She has a home in the Orcas Landing area and is in the process of mov-ing here full time from California. She has exten-sive experience in all areas of business administration,

says O’Brien. Kass is replac-ing long-time financial officer Rick Anda, who is retiring.

OIFR is currently looking for a full-time firefighter/maintenance technician to replace the part-time posi-tion held by a mechanic who lives in Las Vegas. The job will be filled by Feb. 1.

Captain Chad Kimple and Lieutenant Rich Harvey have been promoted to ten-ured positions within the department.


OIFR community meetingOrcas Island Fire and Rescue is evaluating how to address its participation in the San Juan County Marine Opera-tions User’s Group. The sheriff and surrounding emer-gency service providers have established the group to finance, manage and operate the sheriff’s boat program and administer the public safety grant the sheriff has secured for a new emergency response vessel. The question of how OIFR should be involved in this pro-gram has inspired other questions regarding its service. On Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall, OIFR will be hosting a “town hall” meeting to hear comments on pos-sible participation in the program.At this time there are two proposed options: join the group as a financial partner that is currently estimated to cost OIFR just over $25,000 per year or pay per use mem-bership, which is slated to cost $6,500 per transportTopics for discussion include:• How should OIFR be involved in the operations, main-tenance and expenses for the Marine Operations User’s Group?• To what extent should the fire district provide or pay for services outside of the district’s boundaries? How should the district operate and fund: medical transport to the mainland, marine search and rescue operations and as-sistance to other islands whose residents do not provide financial support to any fire district?If you are unable to attend, email comments or questions to Chief Kevin O’Brien at [email protected]. Minutes will be available at www.orcasfire.org.

face unique logistical chal-lenges due to the nature of the island community. Because dealing with DUIs is a technical, labor-inten-sive, and time-consuming process, each incident takes an officer off the street for a significant amount of time and can hinder the ability for officers to be out in the community detecting other DUIs or dealing with inci-dents.

Boating under the influ-ence is also a concern in a maritime county like San Juan, said Nou. Local offi-cers work with enforcement agencies on the water, such as the U.S. Coast Guard, to deal with this problem.

Prosecuting DUIsSan Juan County

Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord said every-one arrested for DUI is required to make a next-day appearance at court in Friday Harbor.

After a public defender is appointed, the defen-dant enters a plea. If a case is not resolved through pleas, it goes to trial. If the defendant admits to hav-ing a drinking problem and wants to receive counseling and treatment, he or she may be eligible for deferred prosecution, which defers charges for a period of time. There are guidelines dictat-ing a range of sentencing for various DUI circumstances, said Gaylord.

Repeat offenders and drivers with higher levels of intoxication are subject to stiffer penalties.

The cold weather factor

Alcohol-related traf-fic accidents increase significantly through-out the nation during the winter, but Baldwin said

Washington doesn’t follow the trend.

“Nice weather seems to be a major factor, because the worst months [for impaired driving] here in Washington are actually July and August,” she said.

Georgeana Cook, coor-dinator of the Lopez Island Prevention Coalition, said a fact to look at is that San Juan County has the highest per capita number of liquor licenses in Washington state.

“Being a tourist commu-nity accounts for part of it,” she said. “But higher accessibility is always a con-cern.”

Cook also stressed the challenges of the winter season, noting that drink-ing at holiday parties is “a social thing for a lot of peo-ple” but can be dangerous when people don’t realize how much alcohol they’ve consumed.

It’s important to provide alternatives that model healthy socialization and celebration, said Cynthia Stark-Wickman, coordina-tor of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition.

Looking aheadThe issue of impaired

driving, and the state and local response to it, con-tinues to evolve. With the recent passages of I-1183 and I-502, privatizing liquor sales and legalizing recreational marijuana use, the future of these issues and how they will affect communities remains uncertain. Over time, said Baldwin, research may be able to identify the impact these two laws have on impaired driving.

However, she said, such laws don’t have much impact on impaired driving prosecution.

“It’s illegal to drive impaired regardless of why you’re impaired,” Baldwin said.

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A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equip-ment used in San Juan County for the Feb. 12 special elec-tion is scheduled for Jan. 9.

The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to see if the results match the votes cast. The test will take place at 10 a.m. in the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor.

The test is performed before every election to ensure that tabulation hardware and software equipment are compliant with Washington State rules and will accurately count the votes.

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The Lady Vikings (3-2) traveled to Coupeville (4-5) for a last minute loss against the Wolves on Saturday, Dec. 22.

The Vikings hit the court fast, leading the Wolves 14-4 after the first quarter but stalled in the second quarter, entering halftime with their lead reduced 16-14. Shelbi Rogers and Bella Nigretto brought the offense back to life, ending the third quar-ter 27-20 and looking set on a win. Defensively, Lana Bronn, Aliviah Garcia and Alicia Susol kept the Wolves out of the paint.

However, the Wolves entered the fourth quarter focused and began to hit their shots and control the boards. The Wolves got the lead 28-27 with four min-utes left and ultimately out-scored the Vikings 19-4 in the fourth while the Viking scoring went frigid, ending in a 39-31 loss.

“It went good in the first half, but we have to learn to be patient, which we weren't in the second half,” said Coach Gregg Sasan. “We have to work on boxing out and rebounding, which hurt us today. Defense is coming around but we have to learn to play under pressure.”

Viking scoring was led by Nigretto with 16 points, Rogers 11 and Garcia and Bronn 2 each.

The Viking Boys (3-2) beat the Coupeville Wolves (0-9) in another come-from-behind win after a wild game.

Due to players on vaca-tion, the Vikings only suited six varsity players, includ-ing two brought up from JV; freshman Pasha Bullock

and sophomore Jay Zier. In a game that more

resembled a rugby match with a basketball, the refs baffled the entire crowd with a series of mystery technical fouls and non-calls throughout the game.

The Wolves led after the first quarter 21-14 and kept their lead after the sec-ond, 32 to 28. But aggres-sive play got the Wolves in foul trouble, helped by Jack Gates’ relentless drives in the paint. With six minutes left in the third quarter and the Wolves shooting off, the Vikings tied the game and ended the quarter leading 53-45.

Gates and Jake Zier ramped up the scoring in the fourth quarter while Rylan Date and the Zier brothers dominated the rebounds to hold on to a 66-61 victory.

“It was a rough game, there was no doubt about it,” Coach Rich Madan said. “Jake got pushed around by their big guys and the refs didn't call anything. Jack had a good game again. I

had to bring up some JV players and Pasha and Jay did fantastic.”

Viking scoring was led by Gates with 36 points, Jake 20, Jay 8 and Date and Bullock 1 each. Date had 9 rebounds, Jake 12 and Jay 13.

On Jan. 4, both Viking teams play the Braves in LaConner.

Boys win, girls lose in non-league Coupeville games

Marty Zier photoViking freshman Pasha Bullock getting ready to shoot a free throw at the Coupeville game.

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In response to a dramatic increase in hauling costs, the county council has increased the fee for drop-ping off recycling at County Solid Waste facilities on Orcas and San Juan Islands to $3 per can effective Jan. 1.

The council approved the new rates by a four-to-two vote on Dec. 18 with mem-bers Patty Miller and Lovel Pratt opposed.

The fees for recycling loads weighing more than one ton will increase from a flat $25 per truck, to $95 per ton (approximately $570 for a full truck). Certified Hauler San Juan Sanitation, which will have to pay the higher rate, is not expected to increase fees to its cus-tomers for collecting recy-cling.

The increase was trig-gered by the Dec. 31 expira-tion of the county’s 10-year contract for recycling trans-portation and processing with Waste Management, Inc. The per-ton cost, which had remained essentially flat

over the life of the contract, will double on Jan. 1 and a new $1,108 fee will be added for each trip that the big recycling trailers make to the mainland. The result is that hauling and process-ing costs paid by the county will jump from the current $36 per ton to $143 per ton of recycling.

While approving the increase in recycling fees, the county council voted to hold garbage fees at the current level and eliminated fees charged for the annu-al Household Hazardous Waste collection events.

This recycling fee change will not affect the customers of the Lopez facility since it will no longer be operated by the county. The Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District will take over operations there on Jan. 1 and the district sets its rates separately from

the rest of the county.The county solid waste

facilities on Orcas and San Juan Islands are scheduled to be turned over for opera-tion by private contractors this spring.

Orcas Recycling Services, slated to take over manage-ment of the Orcas transfer station in March, recently released a statement saying that when they take control “we expect to lower rates for recycling and garbage. Recycling will cost $2 per can and garbage will be $7 per can (compared with $10 now). If you go over the scale you will pay $300 per ton compared to today’s rate of $373 per ton.”

A complete copy of the council’s new fee ordinance is available at http://san-juanco.com/publicworks/solid_waste/solid_waste_docs/SW_Fees.pdf.

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The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila pres-ent “The History of Saving the Ocean,” on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall.

This lecture by Gary Davis, former chief ocean scientist of the National Park Service, delves into thought-provoking ques-tions like:

How much do you know about the history of sav-

ing the ocean? Do you know when the first Marine Protected Area in the US was created?

How many of the 1,700 Marine Protected Areas are in your neighborhood?

What does the Audubon Christmas Bird Count have in common with fish con-servation?

What are tektites and what do they have to do with saving the ocean?

Davis is a former marine ecologist, aquanaut and sci-ence advisor for the Channel Islands National Park.

He is also the chairman of The SeaDoc Society’s board of directors. A world travel-er and photographer, Davis will share his immense knowledge about the his-tory of our attempts to understand and to protect the oceans of the world.

The 2012 and 2013 Marine Science Lecture Series is designed to inspire the general public and to highlight the amazing fish and wildlife of this region, say organizers. The lec-tures are free and presented by program partners The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila.

For more info visit www.seadocsociety.org.

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Brush off the winter blues, relax after the busy holiday season, and come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at their first performance of the new year.

JP and the “boys” will be playing at Agave Restaurant in Eastsound on Saturday, Jan. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.

JP and the OK Rhythm Boys features the fine fiery sweet and swinging fiddling of JP Wittman, backed by Gordon Koenig and Anita Orne on bass and guitar (and occasional mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and saw). They all sing some, as well. The evening promises to be a grand one, with plenty of swing tunes, waltzes and hoedowns, jazz standards and originals, toe-tappers and tear-inducers. You can check out the band at www.jpandtheokrhythmboys.com.

JP and OK Rhythm at Agave on Jan. 5

Floren photos at senior center

A varied palate of pictorial offerings, ranging from traditional to abstract, will greet the new year in the exhibit by Orcas photographer Joe Floren at the Orcas Island Senior Center throughout the month. It is Floren’s first show at the center since 2010. One of his pieces, “Frisco Bay,” is pictured above.

The reception will be 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8. The Orcas Island Photo Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., which will include dinner and a brief program.

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Michael has returned from retirement to work part-time with David Russell. The scope of his practice will involve primary care, walk-ins,urgent and elective minor surgical procedures and physical exams.

“I have learned that the health of the individual and the health of the community are both to be cherished, and a gift one gives without restraint,” says Michael.

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Rick Hughes, new coun-ty councilman, position 4, Orcas West, was sworn in by Orcas Island Judge Stewart Andrew on Dec. 28 in Waterfront Park, Eastsound.

“It was important for me to be sworn in on Orcas Island, in Eastsound, in District 4 and by an Orcas Judge,” said Hughes. “Eastsound is an important place for me and my fam-ily.”

Former Councilman Richard Fralick told Hughes and the crowd that it’s always bittersweet to pass the baton on, but he couldn’t see a

worthier man to take his place.

Due to voter-approved charter review changes, Hughes is now running

against Orcas Islanders Greg Ayers and Lisa Byers in a Feb. 12 primary elec-tion. The council is going back to three members.

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Cali Bagby/staff photoRick Hughes being sworn in by Judge Stewart Andrew.

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From theater based on historical scientists to spec-tacular dance moves to unfurling the mysteries of love – Orcas Center has it all coming up in the next three months.

“It’s all different,” said Kara O’Toole, Orcas Center director, about the upcoming lineup. “It just seems like everything is getting richer and more diverse.”

Theater“The Life of Galileo” by Bertolt Brecht and David Hare

will be performed on the OffCenter Stage, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, and Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

The show is $15, $11 for students, and $2 off for Orcas Center members.

The play, directed by Ron Hall, shows how Galileo was initially celebrated as a great man of the Renaissance – until the church condemned his teachings, fearing that he would begin to question the order of the social system, too. It also ques-tions the scientist’s responsibilities in the face of an oppressive government.

The cast of “Galileo” started rehearsals during the fall and in late November were met with tragic news. Maria Massey, who was cast as three characters and also worked as the stage manager, died after she had been reported missing for two days. Hall and the cast were left shocked and saddened. They struggled with the decision to continue with the play. In the end they chose to continue.

“Either we honor her in not doing the play, or honor her in doing it. And doing it is the right choice,” said Hall in a November letter to the editor. “‘Galileo’ will be dedicated to her and a special showing of ‘Galileo’ will take place closing night.”

Hall requests that if anyone wants to contribute to that celebration to contact him through the center.

Comedy“The Magistrate”

from the National Theatre Live series is Thursday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. on Center Stage. Tickets are $18, $13 students and $2 off for Orcas Center mem-bers. John Lithgow takes the title role in Arthur Wing Pinero’s “uproarious” Victorian farce. The play is directed by Timothy Sheader.

“I’m really excited about the ‘Magistrate,’” said O’Toole. “From what I have seen it is hilarious.”

Music“Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music” is Saturday, Feb. 16,

2 p.m. on Center Stage. Tickets are $18, $13 students and $2 off for Orcas Center members.“Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music” is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film

musical in full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along.

The show has been a worldwide hit, playing to packed houses across the globe with more than 10,000 performances in 11 different coun-tries. O’Toole said there will also be a costume contest, so wear you best lederhosen.

OperaGiuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto”

from The Met: Live in HD series is showing Sunday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m. on Center Stage. Tickets are $18, $13 students and $2 off for Orcas Center members. Director Michael Mayer

has placed his new production of Verdi’s tragedy in Las Vegas circa 1960. Inspired by the antics of the famed “Rat Pack,” it stars Piotr Beczala as the womanizing Duke of Mantua and Zeljko Lucic as his tragic sidekick, Rigoletto.

“It should be interesting,” said O’Toole. “I’m always curious about a new production twist.”

Dance Taylor 2 Dance Company comes to Center Stage,

Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $25, $19 for Orcas Center members and

$11 for students.Legendary American choreographer Paul Taylor cre-

ated the show Taylor 2 in 1993 to ensure that his works could be seen by audiences all over the world.

The dances span the broad spectrum of his work, and is acclaimed for its emphasis on athleticism, humor and range of emotions. The dance company celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year.

According to New York Times writer Gia Kourlas, “Taylor 2 is a kind of a miracle... All of the dancers are considerable talents [who] unite fearlessness with skill.”

LecturesCrossroads Lecture Series presents “Making Love

Last” by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman on Center Stage, Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s or www.orcascrossroads.org.

The Gottmans are couples counselors, who delve into the mysteries of love, asking where does it come from, why does some love last, and why does some fade?

The Gottmans explain how a couple can protect or recover its greatest gift – love for each other.

For more information about these upcoming shows and a full calendar of events, visit www.orcascenter.org.


ThurS.,�Jan.�10indian island tide pools at night: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Indian Island (from the beach at Eastsound’s county park). Join a guided walk with local volunteers and marine scientists on one of the first minus tides of 2013.Vibrant Vegetarian Club: Orcas Christian School Kitchen, 6 p.m., $5, RSVP to email [email protected] or phone Michele at 376-2876.

wEDS. – ONgOINgparks and reC adult Volleyball: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the “old gym” at the Orcas Public School. $2 to drop-in or register at www.oiprd.org. Everyone 16 and older is welcome. Call Orcas Parks and Rec at 376-7275 for more information.

theosophiCal study group: Indralaya Library, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further informa-

tion call Rosalyn at 376-6765. Library is open to the public on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.alCoholiCs anonymous: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s.

ThurS.�–�ONgOINgal-anon: 5:30 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s. library story times: 11 a.m. in the Orcas Island Library children’s room. The half-hour storytimes are geared for children between the ages of three and six, but all children are welcome.

FRI., ONgOINgaa: Community Church family center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s.

SaT.�–�ongoIngalCoholiCs anonymous: 8 to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s. Last Saturday of each month, AA potluck meeting, Emmanuel Parish Hall, 6 p.m.

lions Club: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. isleshare timebank: For orientations, call Morgan Meadows at 376-9213.library story times: 11 a.m., Orcas Library children’s room, half-hour storytimes are for children between 3 and six, but all kids are welcome.

SUN. – ONgOINgalCoholiCs anonymous: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s.

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roy l. branstetterRoy L. Branstetter, 89, of

Deer Harbor, Wash. died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on Feb. 12, 1923 in Bridger, Mont., the son of Irvin and Ruby (Bequette) Branstetter.

Roy served as a Merchant Marine during World War II and worked many years as a carpenter and con-tractor. He enjoyed wood-working, fishing, crabbing and playing cards with his neighbors.

Roy will be forever loved and missed by his son and

daughter-in-law, Daniel and Sheryl Branstetter; daughter and son-in-law, Merilee and Jim Meyer; granddaughter, Julie Meyer; his nieces; and all the many members of his extended family on Orcas Island and elsewhere.

Roy was preceded in

death by his wife, Helen; twin brother, Ray; and his sister, Florence.

In accordance with Roy’s wishes, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 3001 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA, 98221 or to Hospice of the Northwest, 819 South 13th Street, Mount Vernon, WA, 98274. A celebration of his life will be held later in the summer.

Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Roy, please sign the online guest reg-ister at www.evanschapel.com.

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LOPEZ ISLANDCenter ChurchMass 4:30 p.m.

Saturday

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Parish of Orcas IslandEastsound (by the water)

Bishop Craig B. Anderson, RectorBaptisms & Weddings

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With an emphasis on meditative readings, silence, reflective music and simple

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‘Thoughtful contemplation’Monthly spiritual session with Celtic musician Jeff Johnson

contributed photoJeff Johnson

The Cancer Support Group celebrates the beginning of the new year by emphasizing the positive. The group meets on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. in Fireside Room of the Community Church.

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This confidential, no-cost group meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198.

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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.

CALL FOR BIDSCRP 020602 MT BAKER ROAD

TRAILCRP 020606 MT BAKER ROAD

IMPROVEMENTSProject SummaryDescription of WorkThis Contract provides for the im- provement of approximately 1.1 miles of Mt Baker Road from Terrill Beach Road to North Beach Road in Eastsound on Orcas Island, Wash- ington. This work includes, but is not limited to, roadway, storm drain, trail improvements and other work, all in accordance with and described in the Contract Provisions and Plans.Estimated Cost$1,500,000Working Days90 daysInformational ItemsWashington State Sales TaxThis Contract is subject to WAC 458-20-171, Washington State Sales Tax Rule 171. In accordance, the Bidder shall include Washington State Retail Sales Taxes in the various unit bid item prices (Section 1-07.2(1)).Requirements for Minimum Pre- vailing WagesThis Contract is funded with Federal- aid, State and local funds. In accordance, both State and Federal wage laws and rules apply as provided in the Contract (Section 1-07.9). Ap- proved “Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages” and “Affidavit of prevailing Wages” forms are required. Certified weekly payrolls, submitted on US Department of La- bor form WH-347, are required (Sec- tion 1-07.9(5)).Requirements for Nondiscrimina-

tionWSDOT Highways and Local Pro- grams has determined that Disad- vantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Training Goals are not appropri- ate for this project. Equal Employ- ment Opportunity (EEO) and Title VI provisions are always required (Sec- tion 1-07.11).Bid InformationContract Provisions and PlansThe Contract Provisions and Plans are available for viewing in person at the San Juan County Public Works Department and online at http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx. Individ- ual copies may be purchased for $50 by sending or delivering a check to the San Juan County Public Works Department at the address listed below. Payment must be received prior to delivery. Purchase of Contract Provisions and Plans is not required to submit a bid.Any Amendments to the Contract Provisions and Plans will be posted online. Only Bidders who have purchased a copy of the Contract Provi- sions and Plans will be notified by the Public Works Department of Amendments. Notification will be made using the contact information provided during purchasing.Bidder QuestionsIn accordance with Section 1-02.4(1) of the Standard Specifications: Oral explanations, interpretations, or in- structions given by anyone before the Award of a Contract will not be binding on the Contracting Agency. Any information given a prospective Bidder concerning any of the Bid Documents will be furnished to all prospective Bidders as an Adden-

dum if that information is deemed by the Contracting Agency to be neces- sary in submitting Bids or if the Con- tracting Agency concludes that the lack of the information would be prej- udicial to other prospective Bidders.Bid Opening Time and DateSealed bids shall be marked and delivered in accordance with Section 1-02.9 of the Special Provisions. Sealed bids are to be received at the following location prior to the time and date specified:At the office of the Clerk of the Coun- cil, San Juan County Council, until 1:00 p.m. of the bid opening date.Physical Address: Clerk of the Council55 Second Street, 1st FloorFriday Harbor, WA 98250Mailing Address:Clerk of the Council350 Court St #1Friday Harbor, WA 98250The bid opening date for this Con- tract shall be WEDNESDAY, JANU- ARY 16, 2013.Bidders are cautioned that delivery service to San Juan Island is subject to delays due to inclement weather and ferry service disruptions. Bidders who send their bids to San Juan County via USPS, Fed Ex, UPS or some other carrier shall place their bids in a sealed envelope, to ensure that a sealed bid is received by the County.Pre-Bid ConferenceAn optional pre-bid conference will be held on January 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Public Works Yard on Or- cas Island located at 1395 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98250. Bidder attendance is recommended.Additional Information

Contact the Public Works Depart- ment at (360) 370-0500.NoticesU.S. DOT Title VI Assurances“The San Juan County Public Works Department in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regu- lations, Department of Transporta- tion, Subtitle A, Office of the Secre- tary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, dis- advantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.” (LAG Manual 46.2.24)LEGAL NO. SJ443822Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. December 12, 19, 26. January 2, 9, 2013.

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF San Juan County February 12, 2013 Special Election, Close of

Voter Registration, and Canvassing Board Meetings

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 12, 2013 there will be held in San Juan County, State of Wash- ington a Special Election for all voters in the San Juan County.Notice is also given in consideration of the San Juan County February 12, 2013 Special Election, that the last

day for new voter registration, trans- fers, or updates online or through the mail is January 14, 2013. Voters who are not registered in Washington State may register in-person at the Elections Office, 55 Second St., Suite A, through February 4, 2013.Notice is also given that assistance is available for elderly and disabled voters with registering to vote and vote-by-mail ballots. Any voter may also use the Accessible Voting Unit located in the San Juan County Elec- tions Department, 55 Second St., Suite A, Friday Harbor, WA 92850. Please call (360) 378-3357 for more information.Voters may register and transfer their voter registration by completing the Voter Registration Form available at the Elections Office, Schools, Fire Stations, and Public Libraries, or by contacting the Elections Office. Applications by mail must be postmarked by the date of the close of voter registration. The Voter Regis- tration Form and Online Voter Regis- tration are also available at: http://www.myvote.wa.gov . Elections in San Juan County are conducted entirely by mail. Voted ballots may be delivered in person to the San Juan County Elections Of- fice, 55 Second St. Suite A, Friday Harbor, WA, during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon- day through Friday, and until 8:00 p.m. on election day. Ballots may also be deposited until 8:00 p.m. Election Day in receptacles located at:San Juan County Courthouse 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan IslandOrcas Island Senior Center, 62 Hen-

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LEGALSNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pur- suant to the Revised Code of Wash- ington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-12-509268-SH APN No.: 462650039000 Title Order No.: 120150773-WA-GNO Grantor(s): MARTIN L GOLDMAN, MARGARET BARR Grantee(s): WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION Deed of Trust In- strument/Reference No.: 2005 0509011 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 2/1/2013, at 10:00 AM In the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of

Washington, to-wit: LOT 39 AND 40, YACHT HAVEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOL- UME 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 57, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON; TO- GETHER WITH TIDELANDS OF THE SECOND CLASS ADJOINING. More commonly known as: 1969 YACHT HAVEN RD, FRIDAY HAR- BOR, WA 98250 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/2/2005, recorded 5/9/2005, under 2005 0509011 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from MARTIN L GOLDMAN AND MARGARET C BARR, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS MARTIN L GOLDMAN AND MAR- GARET C GOLDMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to CHICA- GO TITLE COMPANY, A MISSOURI CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WASH- INGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASH- INGTON CORPORATION, as Bene- ficiary, the beneficial interest in

which was assigned by WASHING- TON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHING- TON CORPORATION (or by its suc- cessors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, Na- tional Association. II. No action com- menced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrow- er’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $100,055.32 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $962,789.33, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 5/1/2011, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by

the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encum- brances on 2/1/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 1/21/2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinu- ance of the sale. The sale will be dis- continued and terminated if at any time before 1/21/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 1/21/2013 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and ad- vances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed

of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): MAR- TIN L GOLDMAN AND MARGARET C BARR, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS MARTIN L GOLDMAN AND MARGARET C GOLDMAN, HUS- BAND AND WIFE 1969 YACHT HAVEN RD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 by both first class and certified mail on 6/23/2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Gran- tor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of De- fault or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of

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.

Permit Number

Project Description

Tax Parcel Number, Project

Location, and Island

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Date of Application

DateComplete

OtherRequiredPermits*

Existing Environmental

Documents

SEPAThresholdDeterminat

-tion

End Date for SEPA

Comments

SuggestedProject

CommentsEnd Date**

Hearing Body

Hearing Place

Hearing Date

PSJ000-12-0015

Constructbulkhead

462650028, adjacent to 1705 Yacht Haven Road,

San Juan Island

John and Barbara Woodman, c/o Francine Shaw,

PO Box 2112, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

10/28/12 12/26/12 HPA - DNS 1/16/13 2/1/13 HearingExaminer

IslandersBank

Admin3/13/13

PSP000-12-0002 Short subdivision

271411018, Lot C Nichols short plat, 118 Deye Lane,

Orcas Island

Charlie and Jennifer Nichols, c/o Curt Johnson, Islands Surveying, PO Box 775, Eastsound, WA 98245

4/16/12 4/16/12 - - exempt - 1/23/13 - - -

PSP000-12-0002

Delete lot in subdivision

160250403 and 4, 22 Newton Street, Orcas Island

Peter and Patricia Fitzgerald, c/o Teri Williams, PO Box

1001, Eastsound, WA 9824512/17/12 12/17/12 - - exempt - 1/23/13 Hearing

Examiner

IslandersBank

Admin3/13/13

PSEPA0-12-0011

Clearing and grading for Briggs Dam replacement

363022002 & 363023001

Roche Harbor Water System Inc. c/o Scott Rozenbaum

PO Box 238 Lopez, WA 98261

12/26/12 12/26/12Many; see list in file

Many; see list in file

AdoptMDNSissued5/30/07

- 1/23/13

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, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. 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.

SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at Community Development 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 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS.

SEPA 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 UDC18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B.

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx

COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS

LEGAL NO. SJ722636 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JANUARY 2, 2013

ry Road, Eastsound, Orcas IslandLopez island Fire District Office, 2228 Fisherman Bay Rd., Lopez Vil- lageBallots returned by mail MUST be postmarked no later than February 12, 2013, and should be addressed to the San Juan County Auditor, P.O. Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Standard first class postage is required when returning ballots by mail.Registered voters may request a ballot by contacting the Elections Office at 55 Second St., Friday Harbor, PO Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, [email protected], or by calling (360) 378-3357 or by access- ing “My Vote” at www.vote.wa.gov.Notice is also given that the San Juan County Canvassing Board, or its duly appointed representatives, pursuant to RCW 42.30, will convene at 8:30 a.m. February 25 for the purpose of canvassing vote-by-mail and challenged ballots cast in the Febru- ary Special Election. This meeting

will convene in the San Juan County Elections office at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Canvassing Board will again convene at 8:30 a.m. on February 26, in the San Juan County Elections Office to sign the certification documents for the election. Additional information concerning the Special Election or voter registration may be obtained by contacting the Elections Office or visiting the Elec- tions Office webpage on the San Juan County website at www.sanjuanco.com/elections.F. Milene HenleySan Juan County AuditorLEGAL NO. SJ447621Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 2, 2013.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

San Juan County Health and Community Services

Human Services DivisionINDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS

WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABIL- ITIES

San Juan County Human Services is seeking information regarding interested vendors who have the experience and qualifications to provide In- dividual Supported Employment Ser- vices for adults with developmental disabilities in San Juan County for July 2, 2013 - June 30, 2015. These are individualized services neces- sary to help persons with developmental disabilities obtain or continue employment at or above the state’s minimum wage in the general work- force. The estimated number of indi- viduals to be served is twelve (12) countywide.The Human Services Division invites

eligible vendors to indicate their interest in providing Individual Sup- ported Employment Services in San Juan County. Interested vendors must be able to meet all county and state requirements, including but not limited to the Department of Social and Health Services Division of De- velopmental Disabilities Policy 6.13 - Provider Qualifications for Employ- ment and Day Program Services. Interested vendors must submit a Letter of Interest no longer than two (2) pages in length that outlines their experience and qualifications to provide this service.Letters of Interest must be delivered to the address below by 5:00P on January 9th, 2013:San Juan County Health and Com- munity Services Human Services DivisionBarbara LaBrash, Human Services Manager P.O. Box 114662 Henry RoadEastsound, WA 98245

Tel: 360-370-0595Fax: 360-376-6759Email: [email protected] Request for Information (RFI) document is a solicitation of interest and is not to be construed as an offer, guarantee or a promise that the aforementioned service will be purchased by San Juan County. San Juan County may with draw this Re- quest for Letters of Interest at any time and for any reason without liability for damages. Only those vendors that have submitted a qualifying Letter of Interest will be allowed to respond to any future Requests for Proposals for this service. LEGAL NO. SJ446759Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. December 26, 2012, January 2, 2013.


LEGALSall costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Gran- tor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any ob- jections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those ob- jections if they bring a lawsuit to re- strain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCU- PANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FI- NAL STEP BEFORE THE FORE- CLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CON- TACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSIS- TANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commis- sion: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ho- m e o w n e r - ship/post_purchase_counselors_fore- closure.htm. The United States De- partment of Housing and Urban De- velopment: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudpor- tal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: h t t p : / / w w w . h u d . g o v / o f f i c - es/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webLis- tAc t ion=searchandamp;search- state=WAandamp;filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN- FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: SEP. 28, 2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Michael Dowell, Assistant Secretary Trus- tee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

(866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-12-509268-SH A-4308477 01/02/2013, 01/23/2013LEGAL NO. S446447Published: The Islands’ Sounder. January 2, 23, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pur- suant to the Revised Code of Wash- ington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-11-416935-SH APN No.: 160932001 Title Order No.: 110007930-WA-GNO Grantor(s): ALEXANDER TAYLOR, CLARISSA TAYLOR Grantee(s): WELLS FAR- GO BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL AS- SOCIATION Deed of Trust Instru- ment/Reference No.: 2007 0521023 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Wash- ington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 2/1/2013, at 10:00 AM In the lobby of the San Juan County Court- house, 350 Court Street, Friday Har- bor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington, to- wit: A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND WITHIN GOVERN- MENT LOT 1, SECTION 9, TOWN- SHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, W.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DE- SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COM- MENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 326.04 FEET, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST 536 FEET MORE OR LESS, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TO THE CENTER OF A CREEK; THENCE FOLLOWING THE CENTER OF SAID CREEK IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION THROUGH THE SAID SOUTH- WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH- WEST QUARTER AND GOVERN- MENT LOT 1 TO THE MEANDER LINE ALONG THE BEACH; THENCE EM AN EASTERLY DI- RECTION ALONG SAID MEANDER LINE TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 1; THENCE NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 1 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. TO- GETHER WITH TIDELANDS OF THE SECOND CLASS, CONVEYED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON BY TIDE LAND DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 1950, IN VOLUME 24, OF DEEDS, AT PAGE 407, UN- DER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 41144, LYING NORTH OF A TRACT OF OYSTERLANDS CONVEYED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO F.E. WOMER AND G.M. GERHARD THROUGH DEED ISSUED JANU- ARY 28,1904 UNDER APPLICA- TION NO. 3742, AND SITUATE IN FRONT OF, ADJACENT TO, OR ABUTTING UPON THAT PORTION OF LOT 1, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, W.M. LYING EAST OF A LINE RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF FIFTH STREET, OF THE AMEND- ED PLAT OF OLGA, A RECORDED PLAT IN SAID LOT 1, WITH THE

GOVERNMENT MEANDER LINE. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION LYING OR SITUATE WITHIN COUNTY ROAD NO. 63 (OLGA POINT LAWRENCE ROAD). EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION LYING OR SITUATE WITHIN THE ‘OYSTERLANDS’ AS DESCRIBED WITHIN AND AS CONVEYED BY STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED, RECORDED JULY 18,1994 IN VOLUME 471 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 354 UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 94071822, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROA, OLGA, WA 98279 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/9/2007, recorded 5/21/2007, under 2007 0521023 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from AL- EXANDER D. TAYLOR AND CLA- RISSA R. TAYLOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantors), to NORTH- WEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (or by its succes- sors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Far- go Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-10. II. No action com- menced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrow- er’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $220,061.94 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $879,025.47, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 5/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encum- brances on 2/1/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 1/21/2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinu- ance of the sale. The sale will be dis- continued and terminated if at any time before 1/21/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 1/21/2013 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and ad- vances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ALEX- ANDER D. TAYLOR AND CLARIS- SA R. TAYLOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROA, OLGA, WA 98279 by both first class and certified mail on 8/6/2011, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Gran- tor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of De- fault or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of

all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Gran- tor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any ob- jections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those ob- jections if they bring a lawsuit to re- strain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCU- PANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FI- NAL STEP BEFORE THE FORE- CLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CON- TACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSIS- TANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commis- sion: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ho- m e o w n e r - ship/post_purchase_counselors_fore- closure.htm. The United States De- partment of Housing and Urban De- velopment: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudpor- tal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: h t t p : / / w w w . h u d . g o v / o f f i c - es/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webLis- tAc t ion=searchandamp;search- state=WAandamp;filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN- FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: OCT. 02, 2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trus- tee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

(866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-11-416935-SH A-4309804 01/02/2013, 01/23/2013LEGAL NO. S446451Published: The Islands’ Sounder. January 2, 23, 2013.

NOTICEThe OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 4, 2013 for its An- nual Meeting and election of directors from District 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands) and Dis- trict 4 (Shaw, Crane, Canoe and Bell islands). No later than January 4, 2013 the directors will appoint two separate Nominating Committees consisting of three to five OPALCO members from Voting District 3 and Voting District 4. Each Committee will nominate two to five members as candidates for Director from their respective districts. District 3 will have two openings; District 4 will have one opening. A list of director candidates will be posted in the lobby of the Eastsound office no later than March 5, 2013. Fifteen or more members from District 3 or District 4 may make other nominations by signed petition filed at the Eastsound office no later than March 20, 2013. If you are an OPALCO member living in either District 3 or District 4 and are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee or the OPALCO Board of Directors, please contact Bev Madan at 376-3549 or bmadan@opalco.comLEGAL NO. JS445091Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. December 19, 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 2013.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUANIn the Matter of the Estate of: MAURINE I. TAYLOR, Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDI- TORSNO. 12-4-05065-0The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limita- tions, present the claim in the man- ner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representative’S attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonpro- bate assets.Date of first publication: D e c e m b e r 19, 2012Personal Representatives: John P. Taylor Attorney for Personal Representa- tive: Christine R. KenadyAddress for mailing service: P . O . Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245Christine R. KenadyAttorney for EstateP.O. Box 107Eastsound, WA 98245360/376-2024WSBA No. 12206LEGAL NO. S444518Published: The Islands Sounder. December 19, 26, 2012, January 2, 2013.

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