Islands' Sounder, May 06, 2015

by CALI BAGBYAssistant editor

Orcas High School students are taking learning out of the class-room and into their hands as they complete their senior projects. From dog training to building sustainable housing to documen-tary film making, these seniors are learning life lessons through this year-long enterprise.

They will present their project June 9 at the Orcas Island High School.

Hailey Crowe’s project is train-ing her dog Sullie, as a service dog. Crowe takes Sullie with her to school, public places, and has par-ticipated in dog training classes.

“I’ve also been training to be able to become a certified therapy dog handler, and I am trying to certify Sullie as a therapy dog,” said Crowe.

Kyle Zbornik is constructing a small cabin using ordinary wood-en shipping pallets as the primary building material. “My aim is to

show the simplicity and environ-mental sustainability of alternative housing,” he said.

Jay Zier is working on a simi-lar project of building a camper using recycled and/or repurposed materials. The idea is that reusing materials keeps costs down and is better for the environment.

Mason Brown is rebuilding a cabin top and rails for a 20-foot “Friendship Sloop” sailboat.

Braden Smith is working on a short documentary film relat-

ing to the discovery of an ancient bison skeleton on the island sev-eral years ago. It includes in-depth interviews with parties involved and new information related to the find.

Juliana Rose is learning two-dimensional animation on the program Adobe Flash. So far Rose has learned to animate a stick fig-ure and bouncing ball.

Taj Howe is focusing on con-ceptual automotive design. “This senior project utilizes my skills and interests in art, design, math-ematics, engineering and, of course, beautiful cars,” said Howe, who has been mentored by Oakley designer, Lek Thixton, in sketch-ing and clay modeling. His project will culminate with a portfolio of car design sketches, a power point on the process of learning a complicated computer modeling program and the creation of a clay hyper car that is exactly one tenths the size of an actual car. “Working independently and side by side with Lek has given me insight and knowledge about the precision, focus and endurance it takes to be a highly skilled professional designer,” he said.

Hannah Brunner-Gaydos has

fundraised for Hearts in Motion, which is an organization that pro-vides care and medical treatment for children, families and commu-nities. She traveled to Guatemala with a group of surgeons who performed cleft palate surgeries.

“I got to spend a week learning from amazing dentists and sur-geons while helping improve the quality of life for many children and adults alike,” she said.

Arianna Dean is focusing on the negative environmental impacts of industrial farming, and possible alternatives to industrial farming. She has met with local farmers to learn what it takes to run a small, organic farm. “I am compiling research to calculate the possibil-ity of abolishing industrial agri-culture altogether, and figuring out what it would take to do so,” she said.

Daria Stankevich is focus-ing on the social development of first to fourth-graders at Orcas Island Elementary School. Primary Intervention Program Coordinator Margie Sabine and Stankevich hosted focus groups on an anti-bullying, confidence-building, friendship and anger management curriculum.

“Our goals are to help children better communicate with each

Orcas seniors finish final projects of the year

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Adams, Cornelius win OPALCO SEE SENIORS, PAGE 6

Submitted by OPALCOOPALCO members boarded the ferry on

Saturday for the 2015 Annual Meeting and Board of Directors’ election after the co-op received a record 2,824 absentee ballots (2,687 absentee, plus 71 on the ferry) representing 24 percent of the membership. The successful candidates were incumbent Winnie Adams and former Opalco General Manager, Randy J. Cornelius, for District 2, representing Orcas Island. The member-initiated by-law amend-ment was unsuccessful by a small margin, with 1,324 voting no and 1,191 voting yes. Guests joined the 228 members present aboard the Washington State Ferries’ Hyak for a total of 337 people in attendance.

OPALCO members enjoyed a healthy and delicious bag lunch by Asher and Olive of Orcas Island.

The 2015 Nourdine Jensen Cooperative

Youth Scholars were announced. Students Ray Doss (Orcas Island) and Robby Miller (San Juan Island) were recognized at the meeting and the three other students, Seda Guckian (San Juan Island), Michaella Marebe Ibambasi ((San Juan Island) and Anthony Kaskurs (Orcas Island) were unable to attend because of SAT testing. Each will each receive a $500 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to the Youth Rally Co-op Leadership Camp at the College of Idaho this summer.

General Manager Foster Hildreth acknowl-edged this difficult year of transition and the impact that the rate increase has on all mem-bers. “I’m committed to assessing the needs of our most vulnerable members and will propose a rate relief program in time for the next bud-get cycle.”

He expressed his enthusiasm for the new Internet entity, Rock Island Communication,

and shared his vision for a connected and vital community that includes “a healthy econo-my and environment, access to jobs, educa-tion, health care and emergency services.” Quickly recapping the previous big decades of OPALCO – the 60s as the first era of subma-rine cable installations, the 90s as the era of undergrounding our system – Hildreth called for the membership to step up this generation’s task and “join forces to build out our grid in preparation for the future while ensuring our financial sustainability and system reliability.”

Hildreth praised the work of the OPALCO board and staff during this challenging time of navigating significant change. He concluded his remarks by answering many of the ques-tions we are hearing from our membership, especially those concerning rates and the Rock

SEE OPALCO, PAGE 6

Contributed photoLeft: The Orcas Island High School senior class.

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On Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Orcas Montessori School will be hosting an open house for families with young children. Come put your hands on authentic materials in a complete Montessori environment. Bring your children and your curiosity, say orga-nizers. They are now accepting applications for fall enrollment for children aged two-and- a half to six. The school is at 1147 North Beach Road. For info contact Teresa at 376-5350.

The Elementary Class at Orcas Christian School con-tinued their study of air and space in April by launching their class hot air balloon.

The 12-foot high bal-loon, constructed out of fire retardant tissue and wire, was inflated with hot air by the team of students and watched in amazement as it climbed to an altitude of over 200 feet before settling back down on the school’s sports field for another launch.

Second-grader Makayla Hodges exclaimed, “The balloon went so high and stayed up so long with just a little hot air. It was so different than the rockets we built and launched last week; they went up at 200 miles per hour and the bal-loon went up so slow, but they both stayed up about the same amount of time.”

Aviation month at OCS Montessori’s open house

A Celebration in Concert

May 8, New Leaf Café dinner & show: $50From the creative team of Grace McCune and Jake Perrine

May 8 – 9 & 15 – 16 @ 7:30 pmTickets: $15, $5 students, www.orcascenter.org

Orcas Christian School students Cole Smith, Elliott

Claus and Peter Kamin are building two underwater

remotely operated vehicles (UROV) to further ecologi-cal research in the San Juan Islands.

The students won a $1,500 grant, and Eastsound Water Users Association generously contributed another $1,500 to purchase and build these underwater “robots” from kits.

The kit includes a cam-era, lights and laser range-finders and will be con-trolled from the surface by a 150-foot tether.

The kit is also designed to be able to add a variety of other sensors, collection vessels and robotic arms.

Students will incorporate these UROVs into their research projects around the islands in new ways that could not be done either at low tide or by scuba divers.

For more info about the school visit their website at http://www.oics.org/.

Students build robots

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Building permit inspection services by the San Juan County Department of Community Development will be limited during the week of May 4 for a staff train-ing program designed to improve service and increase efficiency. With the aid of the Washington State Auditor’s Office LEAN Academy, the county is updating its permit processes using the LEAN methodology. Public Works, the Health Department and Department of Community Development will spend the week of May 4 - 8 identifying

performance improvement strategies. “The county council fully supports the

investment of time and staff resources to this initiative,” said County Manager Mike Thomas. “In order to focus on how best to deliver more value to our customers – the people of San Juan County – we need to pause in order to make improvements.”

Inspections will be available on Orcas and Lopez on Monday, May 4. Requests for inspections during this week must be made by phone at 378-6270.

Permit inspections limited week of May 4

Orcas Viking update

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9:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Sat • 10:30 am – 4 pm Sunday(Saturday Pharmacy 10:00 am – 4 pm No Sunday Pharmacy Service)

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The inaugural Center Stage Open Mic, hosted by Gordon Koenig and Anita Orne, is Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Microphone and lights are provided.

This is show case of local talents. Be you a singer/songwriter, a singer, musi-cian, slam poet, dancer, per-formance artist or other live performance form, here’s

your chance to be on the big stage.

Here are a few param-eters:

1) Anyone 10 years or older is welcome to perform

2) Come with your live* act well-prepared (*all instrumentals, etc. must be live; no backing tracks)

3) Sign up for your per-formance at the event

4) Keep your acts to 10 minutes and three songs or less.

Contact Sparks for info at [email protected] or at 376 2281 ext 2.

Tickets are by donation only and available the night of the event. For more info about the center’s 2015 sea-son visit www.orcascenter.org.

Open mic at Orcas Center

by MARTY ZIERSports contributor

BaseballOn April 28, the Viking

baseball team narrowly lost 4-3 to the Concrete Lions.Miles Harlow pitched well, and the Viking scored early, but "sloppy play and a cou-ple mistakes" allowed the Lions to score in the bot-tom of the seventh inning for the win, according to coach Jim Passer. On May 1, the Vikings rebounded strong with an 8-0 win over the Darrington Loggers in a shutout performance by pitcher Pasha Bullock, giv-ing up only three hits.

Passer said, "It was a real-ly good team win to travel up to Darrington for a win. Kellen Maier did a great job at third base and backed it up with a triple and four RBIs.

"We've made the playoffs and face Friday Harbor in the first round. LaConner will win league, but we beat them at their house and they beat us at home. Realistically, we have only had one bad inning against them, so if we figure out our hitting, we will be fine.”

The Vikings play a dou-ble header at Shoreline Christian this week warm-ing up for the first round of the playoffs at home May 11 against the Wolverines.

SoftballThe Lady Vikings have an

0-5 record but have plenty of success outside of league play. They came away with two wins in a triple header at the Blaine Tournament last weekend. The Vikings opened the day with an 8-1 win over Ferndale with Jessica Nichols hitting a double, triple and four RBIs.

Tori Sturk pitched a strong game backed by solid

Viking defense to win the second game 3-0 against Lynden Christian.

Coach Jason Nichols said his Vikings “ran out of gas” for the final game versus Blaine, and said, “it wasn’t pretty.”

On April 28 the Vikings dropped a league game to Concrete 20-10, a game that they had led earlier in the day.

“We came out strong, our hitting was good but then we hit a wall. We know what happens then,” said Nichols.

On May 1, the Vikings lost both games of a double header to the Darrington Loggers, 6-2 and 11-10.

Nichols said the Vikings were in the first game with a lot of hitting by both teams, but despite the loss, the Vikings had a major highlight as Alenna Garcia launched her first home run over the fence.

The Vikings had the lead in the second game, but

Nichols said, “We lost our composure. We are so used to battling back from a defi-cit, we have to learn how to hold on to a lead. We have to learn how to win”

The Lady Vikings host Friday Harbor for a double header this week.

Amy Masters photoViking Miles Harlow pitching in the game against Concrete.

You’re invited to our FREE Shred Event

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Come one, come all to FUNDANCE, the “fun-raising” dance and potluck at the Odd Fellow’s Hall/Underground starting at 7 p.m. on Fridays run-ning May 8, 15, and 29. There will also be an event on Saturday, May 16. In June, dances will be held on Fridays, June 5 and 12.

All ages are welcome. Watch the Sounder for

other dates for upcoming events.

Suggested donation of

$5-$10. Bring your favor-ite dance tunes or ideas for songs. Everyone will get the chance to be “the DJ,” say organizers.

FUNDANCE dona-tions cover the cost of the hall and benefit the Ekomotiv Initiative, which stands for "An 'Everybody Collaboration' Initiative for Cultivating a Happy World and Sustainable Planet."

For more info, visit the website www.gofundme.com/ekomotiv.

For more info, contact Mark at [email protected] or at 376-3460.

Dance, community potluck

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Please Join 100 STAND UP MENDVSAS OF THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS

The documentary “Minor Differences” about juvenile offenders in maximum secu-rity lock-up was screened at the Sea View Theater last Thursday. This was the first in a spring film series called “Conversations” presented by Orcas Open Arts and co-sponsored by the Islands’ Sounder newspaper.

After the viewing there was a “Q&A” with one of

the film’s subjects, pro-ducer Caroline Cumming and filmmaker Heather Dew Oaksen followed by a reception for an informal discussion about how the community can help at-risk youth. Representatives from the county, the mentorship program at the Funhouse and the Orcas Island School District discussed solutions to helping youth on the

island. One idea was to ask Sheriff Ron Krebs to hold a town meeting on the sub-ject. Another idea was to gather more mentors for the funhouse. To be a mentor visit www.funhousecom-mons.

If you have ideas or want to get involved or contin-ue the conversation, email [email protected].

Helping youth on island

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What we learn from our mothers Thank you for Scotch

broom helpOn behalf of the San Juan County

Noxious Weed Control Board, tre-mendous thanks go to Bill Buchan for his on-going efforts in remov-ing Scotch broom from Orcas road-sides.

Judy JacksonSJC Noxious Weed Control

Program

Thanks from Skagit Habitat for Humanity

Once again the visit of the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck on Orcas Island was a success for islanders and the store.

During the truck’s presence on April 20, donors were eager to see their “goodies” go to a good cause. In the six years the Store has been operational, we have saved 150 tons of useable “stuff ” from going into landfills. Since the Exchange is probably not going to be re-opened until after this summer, Jason Harrison, the Skagit HFH Store general manager, said he will likely plan one or more trips back

to Orcas. When we have new dates, they will be announced in The Islands’ Sounder and on local bul-letin boards. The volunteers man-ning the truck were still hearing that most islanders do not know about the store in Mount Vernon, so Harrison said as a “thank you” to all islanders, show proof of your Orcas residence in May for a 10 percent discount. If you need more information, call Duff at 376-3032 or [email protected].

Jim DuffieldOrcas island

Granny’s Attic was a big success

The Granny’s Attic rummage sale was a fantastic success due to an outpouring of community dona-tions and a champion effort by doz-ens of volunteers. This is one of the Orcas Island Senior Center’s largest fundraisers of the year. The weeks of effort preparing and producing

the event paid off on Saturday as people showed up in droves to buy treasures, housewares, antiques and so much more.

Thank you to everybody that joined us, and especially thank you to the volunteers that worked so tirelessly to support the successful sale. There are still a few nice pieces of furniture that are now marked at 50 percent off “or best offer” lin-ing the halls of the Senior Center. Please stop by between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays to check out the goods if you would like to see what furniture is available.

The Senior Center on Orcas is a vital community organization that relies on people like YOU to thrive. We welcome new volunteers with any and all levels of availability to contribute. Please contact Jami Mitchell if you would like to learn more about opportunities to get involved, orcasseniorcenter@gmail.

Editorial

The love we are given by our mothers can set the course for the rest of our lives. Whether it is something as easy as baking cheesecake or understanding the importance of loyalty, our

readers shared some of the lessons they have learned from their mother.• You should never trust a man who doesn’t love his mother. She was 100 percent correct.• To be loyal, keep my word, respect myself, to see the best in people and be positive.• To listen and to love unconditionally.• Teach self-love and the irrationality of pursing your dreams in the face of convention. Learn to balance, letting go with checking in.• Compassion, unconditional love, honesty.• Work hard, say please and thank you and to love your neighbor as thyself.

• Above and beyond all things in the world – beyond material possessions, life choices – and circumstance, a mother deeply wishes for her chil-dren to be TRULY HAPPY.• She would often quote from the bard ... in this case from Hamlet: “This above all- to thine own self be true ...”• To love � ercely, live passionately

and laugh often, and to always have art and music in your life.• To be an amazing cook.• To be an overcomer. She grew up in Mexico in extreme poverty. She didn’t speak English till her 20s. Put herself through school to become a teacher. Became a leader at her craft EVEN though Eng-lish was her second language. Raised us alone, and through all she’s been through she owns her own home and car outright, is comfort-ably retired and had no bitterness of her past.•To laugh often, love deepl and make the meal expand to feed everyone who showed up at the table. And, boy, was her table the place to be!• To be a good listener and think before you speak.• “This too shall pass.” Comforting words for the challenging times.• How to bone a chicken, miter corners on top bed sheets and to love, worry and laugh. • To turn the mirror on myself and ask how I can be a better person.• To have hope, faith and to keep moving forward. • Unconditional love. Fairness. Loyalty. Compassion. And how to make an awesome cheesecake.• How to love another creature with full abandon.

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Thursday, May 7 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m. Eastsound Fire Station.

Tuesday, May 12• Orcas Island Public Library Board, 8:30 a.m., Library Meeting Room. • Eastsound Sewer and Water

District, 5 p.m. East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane.

Wednesday, May 13 • Deer Harbor Plan Review Com-mittee, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center.

Public Meetings

For our Mother’s Day special, see pages 8 and 9

SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5

AlmanacTEMPERATURES, RAINFALL

ORCAS High Low PrecipApril 27 67 51 .14April 28 58 56 .05April 29 63 43 .36May 1 63 46 —May 2 64 47 —May 3 65 48 —May 4 66 41 —

Precipitation in April: 1.12”Precipitation in 2015: 12.15”

Reported by John WillisOlga

SUNRISE, SUNSET

Sunrise SunsetMay 6 5:42 a.m. 8:34 p.m.May 7 5:41 a.m. 8:35 p.m.May 8 5:39 a.m. 8:37 p.m.May 9 5:38 a.m. 8:38 p.m.May 10 5:37 a.m. 8:39 p.m.May 11 5:35 a.m. 8:41 p.m.May 12 5:34 a.m. 8:42 p.m.


by EDEE KULPERSpecial to the Islands’ Sounder

Ten years ago I heard a man speak. It has stuck with me ever since. His name is Gary Haugen, and I'll para-phrase what he said, or at least how I remember it.

“I was a U.S. Department of Justice attorney working on human rights abuses and police misconduct cases. One day I looked around and thought, 'There are plenty of attorneys, but who is out there actually rescuing people? There are people donating money, organizing food drops, and providing medical help. But is anyone tracking down the vulnerable, voiceless people who are being held against their will and forced to do unspeakable things?' I decided that's what I needed to do.”

And he did. He left his job, started an organization

called International Justice Mission (www.ijm.org) and began the risky business of getting in good with bad guys in order to take back adults and children forced into slavery in developing countries plagued by pov-erty. I will never forget his promise to his wife and kids: No matter how intense his international thug pur-suits got, he would be back at the dinner table every Sunday to have a normal meal with his family.

In the 18 years since Haugen founded IJM, his global team – hundreds of lawyers, investigators, social workers and community activists – has undertaken countless raids of broth-els, factories, quarries and fields. Never without thou-sands of tedious hours spent researching the victims and bolstering their cases to win over local authorities; "to move the police and the

courts from being the pro-tectors of the perpetrators to being the protectors of the children."

What got me thinking about all of this again was an off-hand comment made

by a friend. She mentioned one day that Vancouver was one of the biggest cit-ies for human trafficking. I was shocked. We had just moved to Orcas.

“Not in our back yard?!”

I thought. In my naive-te I had assumed it was mainly a problem in coun-tries like Thailand and Cambodia. Oh no. Since then I've learned that it is rampant in our own cit-ies: Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, New Orleans, New York, you name it. According to one of Haugen's books called “Terrify No More,” there are more slaves in our world today than were extracted from Africa during 400 years of the transatlantic slave trade.

“In a world of so much acute suffering ... for what purpose have you and I been granted so much?” Gary asks.

Nine-year-old Meriel Griffith is answering that call. She has decided to organize her own fundraiser - a garage sale to help her

raise as much money as she possibly can to send to IJM. When asked, "If you worked for IJM and could rescue 20 children, 80 children," Griffith interjects, "If I res-cued one child, that would be good."

That is precisely Haugen's sentiment. "This is why we are here. If we are not going to go after this, who is? ...We are inspired by God's call to love all people and seek justice."

As for the rest of us, Haugen says, "I hope we can say that we showed up, and that we showed up on time."

Show up on May 9 at 9 a.m. at Sunset Avenue off North Beach Road. Your joyful giving will rescue lives.

To see IJM's excellent rat-ings by a charity evaluator, go to www.charitynavigator.org.

Guest column

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interest (pl.) 9. Accomplished13. Acad.15. Breathing problem16. April honoree17. Something

accepted as true without proof

19. Dearth20. Rosa odorata (pl.) 21. Long men's

loincloth worn in India

23. Blocked24. Depth

charge target (hyphenated)

25. Aged26. Baloney29. Conclusion32. 1,000 kilograms33. Afflict34. Face-to-face

exam35. Landed peasant

in czarist Russia 36. Carnival attraction37. Cheat, slangily38. Magical wish

granter39. Skin problem40. Abstruse42. Alliance that

includes Ukr. (acronym)

43. Type of floor covering (pl.)

44. River that runs through Washington, D.C.

48. Chooses50. Mixed tissue

tumor 51. Search

52. Having I-strain?54. "Green Gables"

girl55. Kind of stock

(hyphenated)56. "@#$%!," e.g.57. Home, informally58. Balances59. Alkaline liquid

Down1. Autostrada sights2. Attack3. English exam

finale, often4. Ran out5. ___ out (declined)6. Cuckoos7. "The Matrix" hero8. Mound exposed at

low tide 9. Solvent

10. Conveyance to or from a port

11. Centers of activity12. The "E" of

B.P.O.E.14. Hurly-burly18. Slaves22. Word before and

after "against"24. Arm bones26. Infant's illness27. Adjutant28. "Guilty," e.g.29. "Watch out!" in

golf30. Western blue flag,

e.g.31. Rectangular

pastry filled with custard cream (pl.)

32. One of the Barbary States

35. Camper's supply36. Rice cooked

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Answers to today's puzzle on page 16

Edee Kulper photoNine-year-old Meriel Griffith is organizing a yard sale to raise funds for the International Justice Mission.

Local girl to raise money for slavery victims

com or 376-7929. Thank you, Orcas, for all you do to support our local Senior Center.

Jami MitchellOrcas Senior Center

Thank you, Lopez We would sincerely like

to take this opportunity to thank all who attended and helped with Corey’s celebra-tion.

From the folks who mopped the floors, did dish-es and cleaned the toilets and everyone in between.

Mary for her planning abilities and calming a dis-traught mother with crazy phone calls. Robb, from Clipper Seafoods, for mak-ing the trip and delivering a beautiful message along with reading a couple of tough letters. These two were fishing the Berring Sea when they heard of Corey’s crossing. Thank you Sam for keeping Gruff safe and on the boat.

Christian Gruff Leatham who loved Corey like a brother for the true and unbiased story of his best

friend and partner in crime. Captain Sam Collier for his comforting letter, making parents proud.

Shawn and Britney, for the perfectly delivered heartfelt words, meals and endless compassion. Katie for her angel voice, and Shawn for making Garth Brooks proud.

Cindi, Lenna, Sandi, Jessica and everyone else who brought in the beauty of nature with the incredible flowers.

Brendon for the amazing salmon, and everyone else who created the most mag-nificent feast. Corey was a lover of great food! Ron at PSR for coming to work sick to print programs, and gen-erously donating them.

A very special thank you to Deb and Dale Davidson, Mike and Sandi McElroy, Jamie and Ken Bair for your unending support over the last few weeks. The whole crew who worked so hard at the Community Center to make Corey’s celebration so meaningful: Raite, Kate, Tammi, Jade and Megan, Jamie, Ken, Debra, Julienne and Donovan.

LETTERS FROM 4

SEE LETTERS, PAGE 6


I am trying to recall all of you by name, but will be impossible for me at this point. If I haven’t men-

tioned you by name know you are in our hearts, and very much appreciated!

The very much loved Zachary and Jessica for the slideshow, pictures, music, decorations and the list goes

on. Generally trying to keep us somewhat grounded all while grieving the loss of an only brother.

A very special thank you to Corey’s grandmother, Susie Cawley, who was beyond generous!

The greatest thank you to Jasmine for the living legacy of Corey: Griffin Olliver.

And to the Lopez Community Center and last but not least, Lopez depu-ties, fire and EMS crew, our amazing paramedics for their unending compassion and dedication to our com-munity.

As much as our hearts have been ripped out of our chest, the community and our families have given us the strength to go on.

Corey Fletcher’s Family

Solar power; sav-ings from the sun

Kudos to the Greacans and islanders invested in renewable energy.

Their cogent explana-tions and commitment are appreciated. More “MORE” is a win-win for residents and the co-op.

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other in essential years of development and character building,” said Stankevich.

Lesley Ferrell is creating an exhibit for the Orcas Island Historical Society on Dr. Agnes B. Harrison, the first female doctor in this territory. Kilee Rogers is putting on a to-go din-ner to raise money for the farm-to-cafeteria program in the elementary school. Demitri Pence is clearing scotch broom, a noxious weed, from around the foot-ball field.

Lee Pollard is designing and building unique cat trees for the animal shelter.

Maddie White is learning to sew and design an origi-nal garment. William Coe is receiving his scuba div-ing license. Lauren Ferrell is leading a group that focuses on gender-related issues.

“My goal is to help create more awareness and accep-

tance in our community,” she said.

Mikaela Hansen is put-ting on a benefit concert for the public school education system on May 23 at the Grange from 5-7 p.m. It will showcase the talents and stories of mentors/teachers and students of the island.

Emily Foster spent months organizing a baking competition between her senior class and the senior center. On April 8, she was hit by a car, and while she has been recovering she has simplified her project into an afternoon of baking, sharing recipes and making new friends.

Melanie Flint is helping the teachers and leaders of the Japanese Connection Program at Orcas School District prepare for the 2015 trip. Flint participated in the program for the last two years.

“It opens up people to a whole new life and learn-ing experience,” she said.

“It exposes people to the world. The program gives people an opportunity to experience something they wouldn’t see on the island.”

The following students have already put on their project event: Keenan O’Brien rode in the annual multiple sclerosis bike ride in Mount Vernon. He rode nearly 120 miles and raised more than $10,000.

Cassidy Buehler cho-reographed a dance to the song “Yellow Flicker Beat” by Lorde and performed it with a group of girls for the community. Proceeds of the event funded Island Reproductive Health Initiative.

Celestine Jensen held an art show titled “Almost Hypnotic” at Kathryn Taylor Chocolates on May 1.

“I didn’t have the easiest childhood as a kid, but for me, art was a great release and a super confidence builder for me,” she said.

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Island acquisition. These frequently asked questions, along with questions and comments collected from members in attendance at the meeting, will be posted on www.opalco.com.

“Between our website and our monthly E-newsletter the Co-op Connector,” said Hildreth, “we are dedicated to keeping our members informed.”

The names of six members who sent in their absentee

ballots were drawn for $50 credits on their OPALCO bills are Pat Ball, Richard Nicholson, Smugglers Cove Water Users Association, Virgil Hennen, Gordon Fowler and Michelle Novak. Opalco congratulates those and offers thanks to all who voted by absentee ballot.

It is not too late to win a $50 bill credit. Members can go online to read the Annual Report (www.opal-co.com/annual-report), fol-low the treasure hunt quiz, and submit their answers before June 15. A winner

will be selected from those entries and announced at the June 18 board meeting.

Door prizes were scaled back from prior years in response to OPALCO belt-tightening measures. OPALCO’s vendors donate many of the prizes, and OPALCO purchases others. Items handed out to thank the members in attendance included local goods, ener-gy efficiency tools, solar clothes dryers, a Shop-Vac, George Foreman grill, a thermostat, a Dremel rotary tool, and yard and garden tools. The focus this year was on more bill credits and fewer prizes.

OPALCO is required by the Rural Utilities Services to hold an annual meeting each year and must have a quorum of 100 members in attendance. Members who missed the meeting can read the report at www.opalco.com/annual-report. Copies are also available in the Eastsound office.

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Obituary Russell M. Thorson

Russell M. Thorson died peacefully on April 22, 2015 in the loving care of family and friends. He was born on April 23, 1923 to Lena and Roy Thorson in rural Wadena County, Minn., and was the third of four chil-dren.

The family later moved to Grand Rapids, Minn., and Russ continued on to Minneapolis and gradu-ated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in sociology. It was here he met and married Mildred Elquist. After working in Chicago in social work and becoming involved in the pacifist movement during WWII, Russell and Mildred moved to Waldron Island in 1948 with their two young sons. Here they lived a rug-ged, simple, self-sufficient lifestyle and added four more boys to the growing family.

Having exhausted the possibilities for livelihood on Waldron the family moved to Bellingham and later to Seattle.

Russ maintained his ties to Waldron and Bellingham until his death and always

was a part of the social life and lore of those communi-ties. In late life Russell resid-ed at the Life Care Center in Friday Harbor where he was lovingly cared for by all the staff.

Russell is preceded in death by his sister Oveda and brothers Ken and Leigh. He is survived by six sons, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Russ will be memorial-ized in a simple family cer-emony on Waldron.

Russell Thorson, left, and May Tiberghien at a cider bee on Waldron circa 1950s.

by SAN JUAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

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ows throughout the county are bedecked with the bright chrome yellow flowers of Scotch broom (see right). For many years, broom was widely planted through-out the northwest as a soil stabilizer and ornamental landscape plant. Its suc-cess, however, has been its undoing. It has naturalized in a wide variety of habitats including pastures, mead-ows, open forests, roadsides and seasonally dry wash-es. As the seeds are easily spread by animals (includ-ing ants), mowers, logging machinery, land clearing activities and soil transport, broom has become the most prominent invasive weed in our county, crowding out native plants and preventing the regeneration of native trees such as Garry oak and big leaf maples and creating a fire hazard. As a nitro-gen fixer, broom success-fully out-competes most native shrubs that have evolved in our nitrogen-poor soils. The broom inva-sion has become so severe that the Washington State Department of Agriculture has banned the sale and importation of the species (including all of the many cultivars), and the State Noxious Weed Control Board has designated it as a Class B noxious weed. In San Juan County, the County Noxious Weed Control Board has mandat-ed the species for control.

Control can be achieved by uprooting the plants with a weed wrench, cutting them at the base before the seed pods ripen, or by the use of herbicides. In areas of high conservation, cutting the mature plants at ground level has proven to be the most effective technique, as it minimizes regrowth and soil disturbance, thus bring-ing fewer seeds to the sur-face where they can germi-nate. Cutting to the ground is most effective when the shrubs are more than three fourths of an inch in butt diameter (average thumb’s thickness), and are drought stressed and their energy is sapped by flower produc-tion, but before the seeds are ripe.

In disturbed areas of lower conservation value such as roadsides, a combi-nation of cutting and pull-ing is effective. During the wetter winter and spring months when the soil is

moist, seedlings may be pulled by hand. Larger plants can be tackled with a weed wrench. When using this tool, care must be taken to minimize soil disturbance and trampling of native or other desirable vegetation. Later in sum-mer and early fall when the soil is drier, cutting becomes more effective and less damaging to the envi-ronment.

Herbicides contain-ing glyphosate or triclopyr can be effective when used carefully, depending on the location. Using a foam brush, immediately dab a minute amount of undilut-ed herbicide on a freshly cut stub. San Juan County regulations prohibit the use of herbicides on county rights-of-way. Always fol-low the label instructions when using any herbicide. The label is law.

Prevention of seed pro-duction is critical in any weed control project. Removal of plants before they set seed, either by cut-

ting or pulling, is the first step. In order to slow the spread of broom, always remove isolated plants first and then work from the margins of an infesta-tion toward the center. In all cases, the follow-up treatment on a yearly basis is essential. Seed life for Scotch broom may be up to 80 years, and young plants can start to produce seed in their second year.

Weed wrenches are avail-able for loan from the fol-lowing sources:

Orcas and Shaw – Noxious Weed Control Program at the Eastsound Senior Center;

San Juan – Land Bank, Public Works or the National Park Service;

Lopez – Public Works and Land Bank.

For more information on Scotch broom or other noxious weeds, contact the San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Program at 376-3499.

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Laughing together and growing together

A special tribute to Orcas Island mothers

CycloFemme bike ride in honor of women

CycloFemme is a Global Women’s Cycling Day cre-ated to honor the past, celebrate the present and empower the future of women in cycling.

“Encourage women to ride and they will change the world,” say organizers.

The CycloFemme ride on Orcas will be on Sunday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. Meet at Wildlife Cycles. The ride is family-friendly.

For more information, call 472-1359.

Adopt a river otter Wolf Hollow is present-

ing a special program for Mother’s Day.

Adopt a baby river otter in your mother’s name and they will provide you with a customizable adoption cer-tificate for you to give your mom. Adoptions are $25.

For more information, visit wolfhollowwildlife.org/news/mothers-day-otter-adoption/.

“This little river otter will be with us at Wolf Hollow for about six months, until he is ready to be released back into the wild,” say organizers.

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONGEditor/Publisher

When you laugh and have a lot of fun together, it’s easy to be good friends with your mom.

Claire Orser is 17 and looking at heading off to college, but she isn’t one bit shy about how much she loves her mother, Libi Geddes.

“My mom is so confident and can talk to anyone,” Orser said. “It is inspiring to me how quickly she can make friends.”

Their relationship has been close from the start, and they credit that with how much they laugh together.

“I love her humor – it’s smart, quick and sophisticated but also goofy,” Geddes said. “I am just so proud of Claire. She is an independent thinker.”

One of their fondest memo-ries together was a trip to Disneyland, and Legoland. This summer their plans include a trip to Comic-Con and a B-52s concert, where Orser plans to sport a beehive hairdo.

“We’re kind of nerds together,” Geddes said.

The two also love spending time together, even if it is just knitting and watching TV. Orser also works at her mom’s shop, Springboard, in Eastsound, during the summer and after school.

Claire’s parents separated amicably when she was young, and her dad, George Orser, lives at Doe Bay.

She has a brother, Alex Zderic, who is five years older and about to gradu-ate from the University of Washington with a degree in physics. They are a tight-knit family, and Geddes says the key for them to getting through adver-sity is communication.

In the fall of 2016, Orser plans to attend college in Chicago where she will study behind the scenes work

in film and television. It is a passion she has explored on the island with her mom. Orser was a lighting tech-nician and Geddes was on headset for Orcas Center's “Moulin Rouge,” “A Christmas Carol” and currently “Across The Universe.”

“I know it will be hard when Claire goes to college, but it will be exciting for her to live a little more indepen-dently,” Geddes said.

In 10 years, Orser sees herself work-ing in Los Angeles. Geddes hopes to develop her own product line to feature at her shop, travel more and “visit Claire and Alex wherever they

are living.”Orser says she admires how diverse

her mother's life has been.“She’s traveled and gone on so many

adventures," she said. “I want to do that.”

Geddes grew up in San Francisco in the 1970s but says her daughter is still able to challenge her perceptions.

“It is surprising that I have more conservative values than I realized,” she said. “Claire has taught me about being a true feminist. She is so pro-gressive and I appreciate her perspec-tive.”

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Colleen Smith Armstrong/staff photoClaire Orser, 17, with her mom Libi Geddes in Eastsound.

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MONTH OF MAYART SHOW AT ORCAS SENIOR CENTER: “The Palettes,” a group of Orcas Island Artists, are the featured May exhibit at the Orcas Island Senior Center. Mediums in current show include watercolor, acrylic, printmaking, pastel, illustration, and photogra-phy, oil and color pencil.

FRI., MAY 8DEER HARBOR POTLUCK: May potluck, bring a dish to share, your place setting and beverage, 6:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Club.ACROSS THE UNIVERSE: 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center. Runs

May 9, 15 and 16. Visit orcas-center.org for more info.

SAT., MAY 9YARD SALE: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunset Ave., off North Beach Road. Look for signs. Lots of plant starts, furniture, games, puzzles, clothing, decor and more. All pro-ceeds go to International Justice Mission to set slaves free.

TUES., MAY 12ORCAS MEDICAL FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING: 2 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall.

WEDS., MAY 13 FREE COMMUNITY YOGA WITH MARCELO: “Yoga for the

heart,” 6 p.m., Waterfront Park. All levels; donations welcome.

THURS., MAY 14ORCAS CURRENTS PRESENTS THOR HANSON, AUTHOR OF “THE TRIUMPH OF SEEDS”: 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall.CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: In the Community Church Fireside Room at 5 p.m. This is a monthly no cost, con-fidential support group for anyone you know dealing with issues related to cancer. Call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198 for more information.

FRI., MAY 15AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING: 2 p.m., Orcas Island Library.,

SAT., MAY 16DEER HARBOR YARD SALE: Starts at 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Club.

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TUES. – ONGOINGAA: For women, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for men, 7 to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Church.KIWANIS CLUB: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.

WEDS. – ONGOINGAA: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: An S.L.A.A. 12-step recovery, 7 to 8 p.m., Episcopal Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2.

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by BARBARA MARRETTSan Juan Islands Visitors Bureau

Do you like to travel? Where do you like to trav-el? Well, for thousands of people, the San Juan Islands are their destination of choice and these visitors spent a “projected” $193.2 million last year in San Juan County, a significant spending increase of 12.1 percent from 2013, accord-ing to the recently released Travel Impacts and Visitor Volume report prepared for the Washington Tourism Alliance by Dean Runyan Associates.

National Travel and Tourism Week, May 2 – 10, champions the power of travel to not only benefit the traveler but also enhance the locations visited. Look around you. What would the islands be without per-forming arts centers, muse-ums and gorgeous galleries? Without a plethora of parks and open spaces? Many of the places islanders cherish are present, in part, due to their shared appeal to visi-tors.

Visitor dollars help sup-port the cultural vibrancy of destinations like the San Juan Islands by creating jobs; direct visitor sector jobs represented 18.3 per-

cent of total employment in 2013 and increased 2 per-cent in 2014. Visitor dollars also relieve the tax burden on locals by contributing funds toward town and county projects. In fact, the visitor share of taxable sales in San Juan was 34.4 percent in 2014.

The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is the county’s official destina-tion marketing organiza-tion representing over 300 island businesses and sup-porting the promotion of local history, arts, agricul-ture, outdoor recreation and visitor education. Mostly funded by lodging tax paid by the visitor, it also receives business member-ship dues. The bureau’s job is to entice visitors through advertising campaigns, maintain a robust website and social media programs, and actively solicit travel stories and media coverage. Our umbrella promotions throughout the year extend the islands’ allure to visitors in the quiet season.

Visitors do create impacts which can be challenging. The next time you think to yourself, “I wish we had the islands to ourselves,” remember how visitor financial support enhances island life year-round for locals and how much you enjoy yourself on your own vacation.

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Smugglers’ Blues on the Salish SeaBy: CLARK MCABEE

ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUMTime immemorial has been money.

Never was this truer than during Prohi-bition and the whiskey war between the United States Coast Guard and smug-glers. Early smuggling e� orts on our shared border with British Columbia included such highly tari� ed items as wool, cigarettes, animal hides, opium and the illegal immigration of Chinese. Experienced sailors and smugglers like Old Man Jamieson and Larry Kelly in their swi� sloops could out sail the few Revenue Cutters stationed in our region. Steam cutters like the USRC Wolcott and Grant were noisy, smoky and not very nimble having been designed for long distance cruising.

� e biggest payo� available for smug-glers in our region from the 1880s to Pro-hibition was contraband opium, highly taxed until made illegal before WWI. It was usually shipped in 5 tael cans (about 8 ounces) made primarily of brass, small and highly concealable. � e Asian Exclu-sion Act of 1882 signed exactly 133 years ago today by Pres. Chester Arthur was an attempt to stop the immigration of Chi-nese to the U.S. Enforcement of the Act was problematic and this was highly ex-ploited by human tra� ckers for decades. Successful smuggling of a Chinese citizen could net anywhere from $50.00 in the 1880s to more than $500.00 later on. � e Orcas Hotel had hidden doors and vent spaces employed for this in the early 20th century.

When the Volstead Act of 1920 became law smugglers were quick to take ad-vantage of the fact that people were still thirsty in the States and liquor was legal in

nearby Canada. Booze was easily shipped and smuggling literally exploded through and around the San Juans. Big Canadian, Seattle and Tacoma bootleggers took full advantage of our many passages, hidden coves and proximity to legal alcohol. War surplus high powered aircra� and marine engines were readily available. Boat yards like N. J. Blanchard and men with high horsepower engine expertise like Joe Pat-ton combined to build fast rum runners whose construction was legal. � e build-ers had no control over the ultimate use of the boats. � e Coast Guard countered with new classes of 75 and 78 foot cut-ters modeled a� er WWI sub chasers. � e sound of high speed engines named Lib-erty, Sterling, Van Blerck and occasional gun� re was not uncommon o� Orcas shores in the dark of night during this period.

Charlie West of Orcas Island Distillery, orcasislanddistillery.com will discuss the powerful e� ect Prohibition had on Orcas Island’s fruit industry at our next History Matinee May 17th 3PM at the East Sound Fire Hall.

Such are some of the intriguing themes of our upcoming exhibit: � e Smugglers’ Blues-� e Illegal, Immoral & Illicit on the Salish Sea. Opening May 23rd with a Roaring 20s Prohibition themed gala at the museum featuring fun games, food, and live music in our own Maggie V’s speakeasy from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are available at the museum $35.00 each or $60.00 for couples. Costumes encour-aged so come as a � apper, a copper or your favorite gangster. Special prizes will be awarded for the evening’s high roller and best costumed couple.

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Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Thursday, May 14, for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limit-ed to both routine and sur-gical extractions (including wisdom teeth). To make an appointment and receive additional information, call Dr. Triplett’s office at 376-4301. Due to high demand, appointments are filling up quickly and there are a limited number still open, so please contact the office soon.

These clinics will be offered again on Aug. 14 and Nov. 14. Many thanks go out to Alva Arguello, Barbara Ehrmantraut and Cynthia Wood for giving their time to help provide over $2,500 of free dental treatment at the last clinic.

Test drive day at Christian School

Does your child ever wonder how the observa-tory, the ball court and the chapel all fit into a day in the life of an Orcas Christian School student? Well, it is that time of year. Every student on Orcas is invited to come find out!

May 11 is Orcas Christian School Annual Test Drive Day. Any school-age stu-dent who would like to meet the teachers and experience a taste of learning OCS style is welcome to visit.

School staff ask that you call the school office and share what grade level your child will attend. There is a free tostado hot lunch provided by the wonderful volunteer lunch staff. The teachers will be available after school to answer any questions you may have regarding the service learn-ing curriculum and the coaches will have informa-tion regarding the sports programs.

Yard and bake saleThe Deer Harbor

Women’s Auxiliary invites Orcas Island residents and friends to a Yard and Bake Sale one day only on Saturday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Club.

The biennial event offers items gathered from over 50 Deer Harbor households, sweetened with a bake sale and complimentary coffee.

The sale is the auxiliary’s main fundraiser for 2015, with all proceeds donated toward maintenance of the 100-year-old historic school house building located at 4319 Deer Harbor Road.

Auxiliary member Pam Kyle, who is chairing the sale, asks that Deer Harbor residents and friends bring appealing items in clean, workable condition to the Community Club for inclu-sion in the sale. Donations will be accepted May 9 from noon to 2 p.m. and May 12 through 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kyle adds, “Please no clothing, mattresses, non-working electrical items or any computer/printer/tele-vision electronics.”

Island author releases book

J o h n G e y m a n , M.D., Friday Harbor, has published a new book “How Obamacare is Unsustainable: Why We Need a Single-Payer Solution for All Americans.”

He was a physician at the Inter Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor from 1990-97 and was chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington from 1976-1990. The book is avail-able at Darvill’s Bookstore in Eastsound.

‘Boat Safely’ fairThe Second Annual Boat

Safely Fair will be held on San Juan Island and Orcas Island in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week.

“These events are a great opportunity for everyone, no matter what your expe-rience level, to learn more about boating and being safe around the water,” say organizers.

The fair is on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Port of Friday Harbor and Sunday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Sound Marina.

There will be an array of public safety vessels to

tour including those from the San Juan County Sheriff, The United States Coast Guard, San Juan County Fire District, Washington State Parks and Vessel Assist. There will also be displays, safety demonstra-tions and Free Vessel Safety Checks for recreational ves-sels.

‘Calendar Girls’ auditions

In September, The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present seven performances of the play “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth. “Calendar Girls” has roles for eight “women of a certain age” (40s and older) as well as two roles for younger women and four roles for men of various ages. Six of the women’s roles will require some discrete nudi-ty.

In addition to the audi-tions, there will be two table readings to familiar-ize actors with the play: Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Grange.

Auditions for “Calendar Girls” will be held Sunday, May 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, May 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. You do not need to attend both auditions.

Community news briefs


The Lopez Lamb, Wool and Goat Festival is ba-a-a-ck on May 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lopez Center for Community and the Arts in “downtown” Lopez Island.

Started in 2011 as a cel-ebration of island agricul-ture, the Lopez Lamb, Goat and Wool Festival will cel-ebrate and profile many dif-ferent aspects of sheep and goats. Visitors can learn about different sheep and goat breeds, cheese-making, meat-cutting demonstra-tions, sheep dogs demon-strations, sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, felt-ing and dyeing, and more. Information from Lopez Community Land Trust, Lopez Locavores, the Lopez Farm-to-School Program and the San Juan County Textile Guild will be avail-able. Local vendors will offer island-made goat cheese, hand crafted textiles, local yarn, fleece, meat, and other lamb, goat and wool products. Daytime events from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. are free. This is fun for family and friends of all ages.

In the evening, Vita’s Wildly Delicious will serve

a festive meal of local lamb and island-grown produce. Doors to the Lopez Center will open at 5:30 for appe-tizers and a no-host bar, and dinner will be served at 6:30. Dinner seating is limited; tickets are available ($44 apiece) by contacting [email protected].

Robert Herrmann will host an auction during the dinner, with all proceeds to benefit the Lopez Farm-to-School Program. Among the fabulous items in the

auction are boat cruises, lamb for your freezer, a shawl of Lopez wool woven during the day’s events and more. Auction items will be available for viewing during the day and at the dinner auction. The Lopez Lamb, Wool and Goat Festival is sponsored by Island Fibers and the San Juan County Agricultural Resources Committee. For more information, contact Island Fibers at 468-2467 or email [email protected].

‘Lamb, wool, goat’ festival

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Millions of workers in low-wage jobs would get a raise if Congress passes a bill that Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash, District 2, helped introduce recently.

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Notice of Public Hearing to Review Community Development and

Housing Needs, Inform Citizens of the Availability of Funds and Eligible

Uses of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

and Receive Comments on Proposed Activities, Particularly from

Lower Income Persons and Organizations

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will con- duct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony and providing information to parties interested in a

Community Development Block Grant. The public hearing will be held at the Lopez Center for Com- munity and the Arts, 204 Village Road, Lopez Island, WA on Tues- day, May 19, 2015 beginning at 10:30 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice.At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the Grant. Up to $1 million may be

available to San Juan County on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility, community facility, economic development, planning and affordable housing projects that prin- cipally benefit low-and moderate-income persons.An outline of a proposed project - the Orcas Montessori School Expansion Project - will be available at the Or- cas Public Library, Thursday, May 14, 2015. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the San Juan County Council office at 55 Second street, Friday Harbor, Washington,

98250 (mail: 350 Court Street, #1; email [email protected]) prior to May 19.The legislative hearing room is hand- icap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including an interpreter will be made upon receiving 24 hour ad- vance notice. Please call the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 to make special requests.After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider com-

ments that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed application(s) may then be approved with or without modifications.All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470.LEGAL NO. SJ630649Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ SounderMay 6, 2015.

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.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN

In Re: The Estate OfRICHARD EUGENE SCHNEIDER, Deceased. NO. 15-4-05013-1PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORSRCW 11.40.030The personal representatives named below have been appointed as personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of 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 representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.Date of first publication: April 22, 2015Personal Representatives: Candice A. BodenhamerRockney A. NigrettoAttorney for Personal Representa- tives: Derek Mann, Derek Mann & Associates PLLCAddress for Mailing: P.O. Box 399, Eastsound, WA 98245Address for Personal Service: 296 A Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Derek Mann, Attorney for Personal RepresentativesLEGAL NO. S627573Published: The Islands’ Sounder.April 22, 29, May 6, 2015.

Orcas Island School District #137 Notice to Apply

The Orcas Island School District, in compliance with RCW 28A.335.190 (bid law) is updating their Small Works Roster of qualified contractors. Each year, a state or local government agency shall solicit contractors to update their Small Works Roster and shall utilize contractors

from this roster for small works projects. If you are a licensed contractor who would like to contract for future projects with the Orcas Island School District applications are available from the district website: orcasis- landschools.org, the district office, or contact Cathy Ferran [email protected] 360-376-1510. We encourage all licensed contractors to contact the school district to provide the needed information to be placed on Orcas Is- land School District’s Small Works Roster. LEGAL NO. S630594Published: The Islands’ Sounder.May 6, 2015.

TS No WA07000391-14-1 APN 152950185000 TO No 8437921 NO- TICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PUR- SUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 6/5/2015, 10:00 AM, At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 350 Court Street #7, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, MTC FI- NANCIAL INC. dba TRUSTEE CORPS, the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction to the high- est and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashiers’ 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 185, CENTER ISLAND, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, at pages 8, 8A, 8B and 8C, in the Office of the Audi- tor of said County and State. Situate in San Juan County, Washington. APN: 152950185000 More common- ly known as 87 Makah Street FKA 185 CENTER IS , ANACORTES, WA 98221-9461 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of April 6, 2006, executed by ALLYN K WILLIAMS AND JUDITH A WIL- LIAMS, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and as- signs, recorded April 17, 2006 as In- strument No. 2006 0417006 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded March 24, 2014 as Instrument Number 2014-0324003 and the ben- eficial interest was assigned to Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Mer- ger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans

Servicing, LP and recorded Novem- ber 15, 2011 as Instrument Number 2011-1115009 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Juan County, Washington. II. No ac- tion commenced by Bank of Ameri- ca, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrow- ers’ or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servic- ing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Contact Phone No: 800-669-6650 Address: 2001 NW 46TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO 64116 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as fol- lows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFOR- MATION From August 1, 2009 To January 27, 2015 Number of Pay- ments 36 Monthly Payment $1,384.85 12 $1,423.05 12 $1,334.82 6 $1,338.32 Total $90,978.96 LATE CHARGE INFOR- MATION From August 1, 2009 To January 27, 2015 Total $726.19 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMA- TION Note Dated: April 6, 2006 Note Amount: $185,491.00 Interest Paid To: July 1, 2009 Next Due Date: Au- gust 1, 2009 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $177,833.19, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and 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 June 5, 2015. The de- faults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 25, 2015, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before May 25, 2015 (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 cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated

any time after the May 25, 2015 (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 advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Benefici- ary, Bank of America, N.A., Succes- sor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP,or Trus- tee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): AD- DRESS ALLYN K WILLIAMS 185 CENTER IS, ANACORTES, WA 98221-9461 ALLYN K WILLIAMS 1 CENTER ISLAND, ANACORTES, WA 98221-9461 ALLYN K WIL- LIAMS 17224 NORTH ROAD, BO- THELL, WA 98012 ALLYN K WIL- LIAMS 821 NE 152nd St, Shoreline, WA 98155-7025 ALLYN K WIL- LIAMS 87 MAKAH ST, ANA- CORTES, WA 98221-4461 JUDITH A WILLIAMS 185 CENTER IS, ANA- CORTES, WA 98221-9461 JUDITH A WILLIAMS 1 CENTER ISLAND, ANACORTES, WA 98221-9461 JU- DITH A WILLIAMS 17224 NORTH ROAD, BOTHELL, WA 98012 JU- DITH A WILLIAMS 821 NE 152nd St, Shoreline, WA 98155-7025 JU- DITH A WILLIAMS 87 MAKAH ST, ANACORTES, WA 98221-4461by both first class and certified mail on June 11, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were per- sonally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default 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 post- ing. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone request- ing 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 Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Any- one having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS

THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DE- LAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in deter- mining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and refer- ral to housing counselors recom- mended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and re- ferrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.ho- meownership.wa.gov NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-oc- cupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; DATED: January 28, 2015 MTC Fi- nancial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Athena Vaughn, Authorized Sig- natory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trus- tee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (800) 409-7530 TDD: 800-833-6388 For Reinstate- ment/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.com P1129557 5/6, 05/27/2015LEGAL NO. S630362Published: The Islands’ SounderMay 6, 27, 2015.

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