Islands' Sounder, November 05, 2014

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONGEditor/publisher

Law enforcement and victim support groups are aware of a series of alleged date rapes in the San Juans. While the cases are currently at a stand still because of victims’ reluctance to testify, the need to educate the public has become apparent.

“As an agency, prevention is a big piece of what we do,” said Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services of the San Juans Director Kim Bryan. “We are active with prevention programs in the schools. And we’re realizing there is a whole population we need to educate: adults. A lot of women don’t know the safe party rules.”

Undersheriff Bruce Distler says the victims on Orcas and Lopez possibly had drugs slipped into their drinks prior to the sexual assault. Nationally, 55 percent of date rape cases for women and 75 percent for men involve alcohol or drugs.

The most commonly used “date rape drugs” are Rohypnol (known as a roofie) and GHB, which are central nervous system depressants and are seven to 10 times more potent than Valium. Ketamine, used as a large animal anesthetic, is also easy to slip into beverages.

“All of these come in powder or liquid form and can be laced in just about anything – and the drugs are entirely clear,” Distler said. “They all have the same gen-eral action: it takes away your ability to remember and makes you drunk.”

Predators groom their victims to create a sense of trust and use drugs that completely inca-pacitate them. Men and women who have been given these drugs say they felt paralyzed and had blurred vision and memory loss. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, approxi-mately two-thirds of rapes were committed to someone known to the victim and one of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or com-pleted rape.

“Date rapes are happening with people that these women know,” Bryan said. “They are excited about going out on a date or know the man through an acquaintance. Women often don’t report the rape because they feel it is their fault for drinking. If you cannot give consent, it is rape. That is the state law. We need to blame the assailant not the victim.”

Bryan says that when predators continually get away with assaults, it emboldens them to continue finding victims.

“What is blowing me away is that as this is being talked about more in the community, long-time islanders are saying: ‘Oh yeah, that’s been going on around here for years,’” she said. “One assail-ant on Orcas has three known victims but the incidents are not being reported. I want people to take this seriously – it’s happening here. We need to watch out for each other. If your friend seems drunk, step in and take her home.”

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Honoring veterans

by CALI BAGBYAssistant editor

Honoring the militaryLast year, just a few weeks after stepping into

her role as elementary principal, Kathy Page organized an assembly to honor veterans in the community.

“It’s extremely important to recognize those that serve our country,” said Page.

Now in its second year, the Orcas Island Elementary Veteran Appreciation Ceremony and Breakfast is on Friday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. at the cafeteria. Once again the Community Band will lend their talents to the event. Page requests that military personnel and veterans come in uniform or wear something that signifies the branch of service.

“We have some fabulous role models and it’s a great opportunity to interact with students,” said Page, whose husband served in the Army.

Last year, Major General Bill Anders attended the event. Anders was one of the first three persons to have left Earth’s orbit and traveled to the moon. Page told the audience last year that his famous quote was, “We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth.” He helped to shoot the first pictures taken of the Earth from the moon, which inspired environmentalists worldwide.

This year, members from the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary will be attending the ceremony. Tom Ritter will be the special guest speaker and James Scheib will be reading a poem he wrote reflecting on his experiences as a marine. Page said it’s also an opportunity for community members to come to the school and show appre-ciation for those who serve our country.

“I still have people come up to me at the grocery store and tell me how much last year’s event meant to them,” said Page.

‘Give an Hour’Marriage and family therapist and certified

trauma specialist Michael Elder is volunteering his services through the nonprofit Give an Hour.

Give an Hour, founded in 2005, has created a network of volunteer mental health professionals pledging an hour a week of their services, free of charge, to members of the military – includ-ing active duty, reserve, and guard – veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq, their families and their communities. There is no limit to the number of sessions one can receive; help is available for as long as it is needed.

Some of the men and women returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan have vis-ible wounds, but more commonly those directly affected endure invisible injuries, including trau-matic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress. There has been an alarming increase in suicide, domestic violence, divorce and behavioral dif-ficulties among military children over the last decade of war. Give an Hour provides service to

Top: NASA photo. Above: Cali Bagby photoTop: Bill Anders helped shoot the first pictures taken of the earth from the Moon, which inspired environmentalists worldwide. Above, L-R: Tom Ritter, Bill Anders and John Erly at Orcas School’s veteran service last year. Ritter is this year’s speaker.

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Orcas Island Fire and Rescue was dispatched to Woodside Farm in the Obstruction Pass neighborhood of Orcas on Oct. 28 around 10:30 a.m. to rescue a dog stranded at the base of a cliff. The 13-year-old black lab Molly was stuck at the base of a 20-foot cliff that ended near the water. High angle rescue systems and appropriate safety practices were established. An EMT who is also a veterinary technician was lowered to the dog where she evaluated its medical condition and administered a sedative to calm the pup. Molly was then successfully loaded on a rescue stretcher and delivered to safety where she was reunited with her family.

Dog rescued on OrcasThere will be a very

special art opening in the Lobby Gallery at the Orcas Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. Featured artists are Kandis Susol, Susan Singleton and Hannah Alex-Glasser who have collaborated on the show titled “Tears for the World.”

They describe this project as a “conversation among three artists in which the harmony and resonance of their work inspired the show.” It is offered as “a small gesture, an embodi-ment of love, grief and heal-ing for a beautiful, pain-filled world.”

Singleton is well-known in the community for her pieces inspired by the nat-ural world, working with papers and patterns and processes to build surfaces “kind of like architecture.” A graduate of the University of Washington with a Masters in Fine Art, Singleton has served on the faculty at both the UW and Bellevue Community College and has installations all over the world.

Alex-Glasser came to clay sculpture as a sec-ond art medium following an international career as a professional ballet and contemporary dancer. She

is primarily self-taught in clay sculpture through her experience in the visual arts, and has exhibited widely in galleries throughout the United States and is fea-tured in several public and private collections.

Susol attended the University of Washington and studied fiber arts, Urasenke Japanese tea cer-emony and Japanese garden design before coming to her current visual creations in encaustics.

The artists will be pre-senting an informal talk at the opening reception and welcome questions from the audience.

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Lopezian Brian Swanson has always wanted his daughters to be compas-sionate and caring.

“We’ve always encour-aged them to find their role in society and how they can contribute within our com-munity,” said Swanson.

Now the father of two is not only talking the talk, but

walking the walk all the way in Haiti.

In just a few weeks, on Nov. 29, he will be joining the National Rural Electrical Co-op Association’s International Foundation as a volunteer linemen in the southern part of Haiti for a three-week assignment. The project called “Haiti Rural Electric Cooperative Project” encompasses the

three villages of Coteaux, Roche-a-Bateau and Port-a-Piment, along the Caribbean ocean. The work includes the repair, upgrading and building of new power lines.

According to NRECAU documents, up to 1,600 new consumers will be connect-ed through the course of the project. Lineman will also provide hands-on training for the local crew.

After receiving a newslet-ter about the project this summer, Swanson jumped at the chance to get involved.

“I saw this opportunity to help, where my skill-set would benefit others and where I could give back,” said the lineman, who has worked at OPALCO for eight and a half years.

This will be Swanson’s first volunteer project abroad. He currently volun-teers with youth sports, the school and with a variety of community events.

Swanson’s daughter Brianne has also been inspired to go overseas to donate her time. She is traveling to Nicaragua in February with her Spanish class to help in a small vil-lage.

For Swanson, volunteer-ing is not just about doing a good deed, but also as something he does for him-self.

“I like to help people, it makes me feel good and gives me a sense of accom-plishment,” he said.

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“This is great!” “We’re hav-ing lots of fun!” That’s what parents at Kaleidoscope Preschool are saying about its new brain boosting pro-gram. The program is called Vroom and was designed by the Seattle-based Bezos Family Foundation. Last spring, Sara Corley, early learning advisor at the foundation, was contacted by Kaleidoscope Program Coordinator Bev Leyman about participation in the program.

The Bezos Family Foundation launched the program that makes parents aware of the brain-devel-opment potential of their

babies and preschoolers. The foundation is run by Jackie and Mike Bezos, the parents of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who has given $30 million for research in early learning.

Online literature about the program states that Vroom makes it easy for any parent to have a posi-tive impact on their child’s brain development by turning routine, shared moments into brain-build-ing moments.

Orcas parent Kalie McGinnis describes activi-ties that she shares with her four-year-old son, Benjamin, pictured at left. Activity Sing Talk helps their morning and evening routines tremendously, she says.

“Benjamin now often sings on his own, some-times it is loud and goofy but it makes him happy,” she said. “Activity Light Show has been a big helper. Not only does he know when to turn on and off a light but

he takes directions easier. Activities like Sock Sorters and Name That Clothing are favorites when doing laundry.”

Parents may down-load activities by logging into joinvroom.org. The information is available in English and in Spanish. A daily Vroom mobile app can be accessed for free.

The Funhouse Commons is in the process of becom-ing OPALCO’s 170th local renewable energy genera-tor, bringing total produc-tion to 1 megawatt capacity of locally produced power. The Funhouse will use its solar system as a demon-stration project for renew-able energy education while offsetting energy costs and storing energy credits on our cooperative grid for the rainy gray days.

Funding was pro-vided in 2013 by the Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s Solar 4R Schools program through a grant of $50,000 and with an Energy Education grant of $15,000 from OPALCO. Streamside Renewables, a local Orcas business, is installing the 12 kilowatt system and Bonneville Environmental Foundation will be installing an educa-tional kiosk at the Funhouse to display live and historical data and providing teach-ing materials and training to the staff. The installation was finished by the end of

October. “This project is a win-

win for all – educational for kids, good for the environ-ment and helps keep our operating costs low,” says Executive Director, Krista Bouchey.

Check out a video show-ing what Funhouse kids were thinking about solar power – before program-ming began: https://w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m /

watch?v=BskVUbPerFA. The Funhouse has already begun implementing a renewable energy curricu-lum in the after-school and summer day-camp pro-grams.

Everyone can partici-pate in the local renewable power scene. For more information, go to www.opalco.com/energy-sav-ings/renewable-generation/.

Solar installed at FunhouseOct. 15: Deputies

responded to the Orcas Island Animal Shelter on a disturbance call. A woman came to claim her dog that had been picked up the previous day. After learn-ing there were fees pending, she pushed her way into the facility, damaging property and taking the dog.

• A 25-year-old Friday Harbor man was arrested after being stopped while driving a vehicle that left the scene of a disturbance on Roche Harbor Road near University Road.

Oct. 16: Lopez deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. The dispute was verbal only, and no crime was committed. One party was transported to a friend’s house to prevent a flare up.

• A 56-year-old Eastsound man was arrested on sev-eral charges after refusing to leave a bar and then fighting with employees and others that removed him from the premises.

Oct. 18: A 37-year-old Lopez woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court.

• A bicycle was reported stolen from the owner’s car-port in Eastsound.

• A 35-year-old Oregon woman visiting Lopez suf-fered an accidental gunshot wound when a loaded pistol in her bags discharged as the bags were being handled. The wound was non-life-threatening. She was flown to a mainland hospital for treatment.

• A two-vehicle collision occurred on Crow Valley

Road on Orcas when a vehi-cle stopped for a deer cross-ing the road and was rear-ended by a second vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Oct. 19: A 34-year-old Lopez man was arrested for DUI and a hit-and-run after an early morning collision that sheared a utility pole. The man was located at his home by deputies.

• A 34-year-old Eastsound man was arrested for an out-standing arrest warrant after a report of a man sleeping on the property at the Orcas Library. The man was also charged with possession of methamphetamine.

•A 21-year-old Marysville man was cited for Hunting with a Centerfire Rifle on the Turtleback Preserve on Orcas Island.

Announcing the opening ofOrcas Veterinary Service, PLLC

under the care ofDr. Swaran Dhaliwal, CVA, CVFT

Dr. Swaran would like to thank herfamily, Dr. Ron Schuler, the

sta� at Orcas Veterinary Service,and the community of Orcas Island

for their support!

Dr. Schuler will be staying onat OVS and seeing patients

two days of the week.

Our mission is to continue toserve the pet and livestock needs

both here on Orcas and thegreater San Juan Islandsutilizing traditional and

alternative practices.

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The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila will present Jared Towers on minke whales on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound. The lecture is free. When you see a photo of a minke whale, you usually don't see much. A bit of a curving back. A small dorsal fin. But there's a lot more going on beneath the surface.

Towers is involved in several cutting edge research projects with minke whales. He is a cetacean expert with the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans and research direc-tor at the Marine Education and Research Society.

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Light up Eastsound with holiday cheer

Habitat for HumanityCarol Hagen, our volunteer truck

driver, and I want to thank all the people on Orcas who once again donated items for the Habitat for Humanity Store in Mount Vernon. This time we were able to do some “at home” pick ups, as well as accept donations in the parking lot of Island Market--thank you, Jason, for letting us use your lot. As we anticipated, the truck was full to the brim by 12:45, and lots of people asked, “When are you com-ing back?” If there is support, and the Exchange is not yet open, we’ll be back after the first of the year.

We wanted to thank three island-ers by name. Todd Shaner some-times works on the Habitat build site in LaConner, so we recruited him again to help muscle donations into the truck. Jeremiah Strain helped us in September while he was waiting for an employer to meet him, and he showed up again to offer his help. Finally, Bogdan Kulminski helped his neighbor with her donations, and we truly could not have gotten the big, heavy refrigerator out of the house and onto the truck without his planning and efforts. Our thanks to all three, and to every donor. We hope to see you again soon.

Jim DuffieldSHFH Volunteer on Orcas

Classics comebackThe Sea View Theatre is in its

next phase of its renaissance. First was the installation of the new

amazing digital projection system funded by Orcas movie aficiona-dos. Thank you all very much. Concurrent to that was the refur-bishing of the old video shop/store into a lounge with beer and wine available.

Next came the Sunday afternoon showings of old classic movies. We have had “African Queen,” “South Pacific,” “Bulitt,” “Breakfast at Tifffany’s” and “Paint Your Wagon.” This is a great addition to our local entertainment menu, which we should support for its continuation.

You can check each weekend’s regular and classic specials at 376-5724.

Ed LeCocqOrcas Island

Orcas CurrentsI am pleased to inform Orcas

Islanders about the formation of a new lecture series, Orcas Currents.

Together with myself, Donna Riordan and other interested par-ties, Michael Riordan is establish-ing a separate organization called Orcas Currents, which will provide the community with free public lectures, seminars and workshops led by national, regional and local authorities, focusing on science, technology and culture. Its inaugu-ral season will begin in March 2015. As a part of this change, Michael Riordan has resigned as Chair and as a member of the Crossroads Board of Directors. Crossroads will continue sponsoring afternoon and evening lectures by nationally and internationally acclaimed speakers on a variety of topics.

Orcas Crossroads and Orcas Currents will co-host an April 25 lecture with the SeaDoc Society, to be presented by Jane Lubchenco of Oregon State University, a

world-renowned marine ecologist. From 2009 to 2012, she served as Undersecretary of Commerce in the Obama Administration, direct-ing the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

I believe the community will be well served by these organizations as they bring us quality speakers on a variety of topics of interest to fellow islanders. I look forward to joining you at one of their events.

Gregory M. AyersOrcas Island

Thanks for your help“I’m so grateful we are part of

this community!” Those are the words I would say to myself after reading a story about a fundraiser, a challenge that was overcome, a goal attained or a community ral-lying around a person in need. Occasionally, we read that Letter To The Editor recognizing those who went above and beyond, to care for one of our own in a dire situation. The selfless acts, the support, the where-with-all that exists in this community is awe inspiring. And today…it’s my turn to write a letter to the people of Orcas Island to say “Thank you”.

On Oct. 7, my husband Nelson “Nels” Moulton suffered a brain bleed and was airlifted off island to care. He is now in Seattle undergo-ing rehabilitation for the physical challenges that resulted from the incident while we wait for the bleed to heal enough to explore diagnosis and next steps.

I offer my sincere gratitude to Chief O’Brien, “Mic” and his EMT crew and everyone at OIFD for their quick response, careful assess-

Editorial

We’ve written before about the need for streetlights in Eastsound.

It is dark by early evening when the streets here are still busy. Driving through town can be treacherous – people are walking in the crosswalk and, very often, traveling across the road where there isn’t a crosswalk. Having tasteful, charm-ing streetlights would allow pedestrians and drivers to see where they are going.

We urge the Eastsound Planning Review Commission and San Juan County to tackle this project. Money for the lights could come from a community fund, lodging tax grant or Port of Or-cas funds. All ports in the state of Washington have the ability to raise money for economic development and infrastructure.

We’re still hoping that will come to pass, but in the meantime, let’s light up Eastsound in a different way: with holiday lights.

How sweet would it be to drive through town and see every building lit up? Town can look a little dreary on these cold, win-ter evenings and some holiday cheer would go a long way – for both locals and tourists.

Marlace Hughes, who owns Ray’s Pharmacy, has offered to provide lights at wholesale cost for Eastsound businesses who wish to participate. Call her at 376-2230 to order the lights as soon as possible – it takes some time for them to arrive.

We encourage Eastsound to get on board with this idea. It would give some extra sparkle to the upcoming season and help light the way for pedestrians.

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Thursday, Nov. 6 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

Tuesday, Nov. 11• Orcas Island Public Library Board, 8:30 a.m., public library.• Eastsound Sewer and Water District, 4:30 p.m., East side of Airport, at end

of Cessna Lane.• Orcas Fire District Commis-sioners, 5:30 p.m., East-sound Fire Hall.

Weds., Nov. 12• Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Commu-nity Center.

Public meetings AlmanacTEMPERATURES, RAINFALL

ORCAS High Low PrecipOct. 27 53 45 .02Oct. 28 58 51 .08Oct. 29 57 54 .11Oct. 30 59 54 .13Oct. 31 53 51 .49Nov. 1 51 44 —Nov. 2 53 48 .08

Precip in October: 4.52”Precip in 2014: 26.08”Reported by John Willis, Olga

SUNRISE, SUNSET Sunrise SunsetNov. 5 7:06 a.m. 4:45 p.m.Nov. 6 7:07 a.m. 4:43 p.m.Nov. 7 7:09 a.m. 4:42 p.m.Nov. 8 7:10 a.m. 4:41 p.m.Nov. 9 7:12 a.m. 4:39 p.m.Nov. 10 7:13 a.m. 4:38 p.m.Nov. 11 7:15 a.m. 4:36 p.m.


ment and immediate action that resulted in Nels’ safe arrival and amazing treat-ment at St. Joseph’s. To our many dear friends who have stepped up from moment one to offer a helping hand, or simply standing at the ready as we find our sea legs in the ocean of medi-cal chaos. To strangers who have sent us cards or other support just to let us know they are wishing us well. I say again, “I’m so grateful we are part of this com-munity!”

The “Road to Recovery” may be long, may not be smooth, but if the support we’ve received so far is any indication…I am certain that Nels will be back and better than ever. You’re wel-

come to keep up with his progress and participate in his Road to Recovery at www.giveforward.com (search “Nels”).

I am moved beyond belief by how this community is surrounding our family with love and support. Without a doubt, I am so grateful we are part of this community!!

Cathy FaulknerOrcas Island

Thoughts on EWUAThe Guest House

Initiative is an unjusti-fied discriminatory surtax which will affect some long time small water users who happen to have guest apart-ments inside modest homes or nearby on their prop-erty, usually created as small spillover units for elderly parents or caregivers. These are very small secondary

housing units I am talking about. Many of these units end up housing a solitary person who cannot afford other housing.

As I have said several times in other letters, this initiative discriminates against those who have this situation while it therefore FAVORS and protects those who may have very high water use but live in a man-sion with wet bars, extra bedrooms, several bath-rooms, often with enor-mous kitchens, but without actually separate “guest” houses. It is not possible for this initiative to be fair as it is presently written, which is probably why it has sat on the books and never been enacted before now, and which is why it should be either tossed out or revised

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assist in the treatment and care of those affected. While the program mainly serves active duty military mem-bers of the National Guard and Reserves, veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and their loved ones, some pro-viders are willing to see cli-ents affected by their service during other wars.

To contact Elder call 376-3255 ext. 2 or visit www.michaeleldermft.com

Advisory boardLocally, there is help for

the 2,500 veterans who live in the islands.

The San Juan County

Veterans’ Advisory Board is an outreach program that provides emergency ser-vices to veterans in need, their children, widows, widowers and/or orphans. A small portion of county tax funds are set aside for this purpose, and the board has helped several San Juan County veterans with rent, medical, dental, food and transportation costs and counseling services.

Applications for assis-tance are available through the county website (http://

sanjuanco.com/committees/veterans), from senior cen-ters, sheriffs’ stations, librar-ies and county legislative offices, or at 370-7632.

If you know of a veter-an who is struggling, tell him/her about the advisory board. If you are related to a veteran who is in need of counseling, there is help. And if you are a veteran yourself, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and get a little back from the coun-try for whom you gave so much.

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Veterans’ Day Service at LegionOn Tuesday Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. there will be a

Veteran’s Day Service at the American Legion Post 93 on 793 Crescent Beach Drive.

Orcas Island will host TEDxOrcasIsland – a day-long conference featur-ing 15 speakers of diverse backgrounds, three musical performances and a theater full of engaged community members on Nov. 8. If you haven’t already purchased your ticket you’d better jump on it, as ticket sales have been brisk for this event. TEDxOrcasIsland will take place at Orcas Center, with morning and afternoon programs bisected with an on-site lunch provided by the New Leaf Cafe.

This venture is a long-time dream of Adam Farish, who has been cultivating his vision of bringing thought leaders together here on Orcas in a conference-style capacity.

With the theme “This IS America,” TEDxOrcasIsland will explore the relationship between our island’s indi-vidualism and its place within the larger collective American experiment. The event is curated by Adam and supported by a team of collaborators. Here is a sam-pling of the speakers.

Nic Askew is a self-pro-claimed “disruptive influ-ence.” A former managing director, he took a u-turn to become a filmmaker and poet. He has spent the last decade exploring the cap-turing of the human soul on film.

Mike Bosworth has been a thought leader within the field of sales over the last several decades. He is a best-selling author, speak-er, entrepreneur and story seeker. His interest and research into how the very best sales professionals con-nect and build trust with buyers led him to build a framework around how to connect with, inspire and influence others.

Jean Brittingham has been at the helm of orga-nizations ranging in size as diverse as 20,000 employ-ees to tiny start-ups. With her eye trained on devel-oping sustainable solu-tions, she has worked with multinational companies, state government and even the Olympics. Her project, SmartGirls Way, focused on helping “entrepreneurs and business leaders under-stand and leverage the core intelligence that is women’s wisdom.”

Donna Gerardi Riordan is generating a bridge con-necting impactful place-based science with policy and decision makers. Drawing on her profes-sional background in sci-

ence and education policy as well as communications, Donna explored how scien-tific evidence and technical information was being used to inform local policy and permitting decisions.

Andrew Himes is Executive Director of the Charter for Compassion. Launched in 2008 by TED.com and Karen Armstrong, the charter’s mission to support the emergence of a global compassion move-ment has connected orga-nizers and leaders from around the world. Born into an influential funda-mentalist family, Andrew set his sights on his own unique path – introducing a fresh perspective in the tech industry, authoring a tome on his family’s fundamental-ist roots and helping launch Seeds of Compassion.

Eric Morris is the founder of Orbis World Globes, the world’s premier creator of photorealistic globes depict-ing the Earth as it appears

from space. Thirty years ago, inspired by the photo-graphs of the whole Earth taken by the Apollo astro-nauts during their lunar missions, Eric developed the first visually authentic replicas of our home planet.

When Benjamin Nuñez was 21, he left his home near Acapulco to come to the United States. He came directly to Orcas Island where he has worked for the Westsound Lumber Company as its sawyer for the past 16 years. In 2008 he was taking an elderly friend who had suffered a stroke to the hospital in Anacortes when he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He has been fighting his deportation since that occasion, and a groundswell of support has emerged from his local community, intensifying media and political atten-tion on his case.

Attendees will also be treated to the musi-cal talents of Matt Helms, Christine Anderson and Kellen Comrie.

Early bird tickets have sold out but a lim-ited number of discount-ed tier two tickets are on sale via Orcas Center’s Box Office and online at www.TEDxOrcasIsland.com.

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leave your drink unattended whether you are in a bar or at a party. If someone offers to buy you a drink, watch the bartender make it.

“Don’t accept a drink from anyone except a trust-ed friend or the bartender whom you’ve watched make the drink,” Distler said. “If you are at a party or a bar, don’t put your drink down and leave it alone.”

Bryan says it’s important to note that the number one date rape drug is alcohol. Anything that puts your judgment in a compromised position means you can’t give consent.

“If a guy keeps giving you drinks and giving you drinks – that is how most of the date rapes happen,” she said.

If you’re assaultedIf you are the victim of

a sexual assault, call law enforcement or one of the DVSAS 24-hour hotlines: Orcas, 376-1234; San Juan, 378-2345; and Lopez, 468-4567.

DVSAS can help victims undergo a rape examina-tion. The results are not reported to law enforce-ment, but it’s helpful to have in case charges are filed. It is best to collect evidence within 72 hours and victims are asked to not shower beforehand. The service is free of charge and 100 per-cent confidential.

“We are community-based which means that we don’t share any information with law enforcement with-out the victim’s permission,” Bryan said. “If someone wants to move ahead with charges, we will be by your side the entire time.”

For more information about DVSAS, visit www.dvsassanjuans.org.

Looking aheadBryan and Distler are

adamant that the commu-nity needs to increase its awareness.

“If something in the back of your head doesn’t seem right, listen to it,” Distler said. “Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. Here in the islands, we basical-ly know everyone and we don’t have a problem leav-ing a drink on the table. If you see someone messing with a drink, tell the bar-tender. The community has to be involved with polic-ing. We can’t do it without help.”

DVSAS is hoping to put posters in the bathroom stalls of restaurants and bars on all three islands. Bryan also encourages men to help with the cause. Visit www.mencanstoprape.org for more information.

“We would love to get some men to come forward and say, ‘No, this is crazy,’” she said. “Why don’t the good guys stand up and say enough is enough?”

RAPE FROM 1

On Oct. 7, Nelson “Nels” Moulton suffered a brain bleed and was airlifted off island to care. He is now in Seattle undergoing rehabili-tation for the physical chal-

lenges that resulted from the incident while waiting for the bleed to heal enough to explore diagnosis.

Nels is a long way from returning to his island

home. Recovery will take one year or more, and ele-ments of care will require maintenance for the rest of his life. The number of un-insured costs in this process are extensive.

“Nels, his wife Cathy Faulkner and their 10-year-old son Trevor have given their time and energy in countless ways to our com-munity,” say friends. “Here is our chance to give back in their time of need.”

Checks can be made to Cathy Faulkner and sent to Salish Electric at P.O. Box 1502, Eastsound, Wash. 98245. There is also a bas-ket at the OPAL office (286

Enchanted Forest Rd.) for well wishes, checks or gift cards. In addition, there is currently a crowdfund-ing campaign underway at GiveForward.com (search “Nels”).

On Facebook, there is a group that has been an uplifting forum for friends to post text and video messages for Nels, and for receiving day-to-day updates on Nels’ improve-ment (search “Join Cathy and Nels”).

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After a terrible fall down concrete stairs I required extensive bilateral knee surgery. As an independent 30 year old with a severe debilitating injury and a Lupus diagnosis I was concerned with how I was going to care for myself and regain my independence. I live in Oak Harbor and did not know what to do or where to turn for help until an Island Hospital employee told me about San Juan Rehab Center in Anacortes. Because of my age I never considered that I would qualify for Skilled Nursing care.

I am so fortunate to have found San Juan Rehab. They are no stranger to providing care for patients of all ages. Diligently following my surgeon’s orders Tina, RN, cared for me with a great big smile every day and Mary, Physical Therapy Assistant, stressed the importance of relaxing and letting others care for me during our daily therapy. Loni, Occupational Therapist, has given me hope for independence by teaching me new ways to manage my daily living tasks. And there was never a lack of laughter when Agnes and Richelle were around. Overall my days were fi lled with love and care by the entire staff.

While at San Juan rehab during the summer, I was able to participate in two exciting daytrips. A beautiful ferry ride to Friday Harbor and a barbeque picnic at Deception State Park. They made it happen even though I am wheel chair bound. That was the icing on the cake!I am so thankful that I was able to fi nd San Juan Rehab. They have given me the courage and hope to live a full independent life.

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As I stood a few feet from the edge of the cliff at Washington Park it surprisingly gave way and I fell 15 to 20 ft. onto the rocks and beach below. My � rst memory was that I couldn’t move. I quickly realized that I was alone and that no one witnessed my fall. I initially thought that I should wave down a boat. So I reached into my pocket for my white handkerchief. Unfortunately, my attempt for attention was unsuccessful. Time went by, not sure how long but the tide was coming in and I was becoming concerned. My predicament seemed to be getting grim as I was immobile due to a left arm com-pound fracture and excruciating pain throughout my body. Finally, a guy came by and asked if I needed help. He called the � re department and they came quickly. I was placed on a back board and they had to pull me up the side of the cliff using ropes due to the awkward location of the fall. The Island Hospital, ER assessed me and realized that I needed to go to Harbor View due to the extent of my injuries. They determined I had 13 broken ribs and my pelvis was broken in 5 places. I spent one week in ICU and after the second week at Harborview I was transferred to San Juan Rehabilitation. The Harborview staff told me that San Juan Rehabilitation was capable and prepared to handle trauma patients. Their recommendation gave me the con� dence that I would be taken care of.

After two months of intense therapy I am � nally going back to my home in Friday Harbor. I am in great debt to the physical therapy staff, they de� nitely challenged me to work hard. I had 2 daily sessions during the week and 1 session on the weekend. The nursing and resident care staff were all caring and encouraging as well. I anticipate that I will continue to gain strength and I look forward to visiting the San Juan Rehab team when I return to “The United States”, (the mainland of Anacortes).

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After a terrible fall down concrete stairs I required extensive bilateral knee surgery. As an independent 30 year old with a severe debilitating injury and a Lupus diagnosis I was concerned with how I was going to care for myself and regain my independence. I live in Oak Harbor and did not know what to do or where to turn for help until an Island Hospital employee told me about San Juan Rehab Center in Anacortes. Because of my age I never considered that I would qualify for Skilled Nursing care.

I am so fortunate to have found San Juan Rehab. They are no stranger to providing care for patients of all ages. Diligently following my surgeon’s orders Tina, RN, cared for me with a great big smile every day and Mary, Physical Therapy Assistant, stressed the importance of relaxing and letting others care for me during our daily therapy. Loni, Occupational Therapist, has given me hope for independence by teaching me new ways to manage my daily living tasks. And there was never a lack of laughter when Agnes and Richelle were around. Overall my days were fi lled with love and care by the entire staff.

While at San Juan rehab during the summer, I was able to participate in two exciting daytrips. A beautiful ferry ride to Friday Harbor and a barbeque picnic at Deception State Park. They made it happen even though I am wheel chair bound. That was the icing on the cake!I am so thankful that I was able to fi nd San Juan Rehab. They have given me the courage and hope to live a full independent life.

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Lights, camera, action! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival

is coming to Orcas Center on Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15 with a new selection of films each evening at 7:30 p.m.

Back for its second year and co-produced by Orcas Center and the San Juan Preservation Trust, the festival offers a collection of short documen-tary films focused on environmental issues and a celebration of our planet.

“The Wild & Scenic Film Festival has something for everyone. These films will inspire you, make you think and keep you entertained,” said Bryan Smith, director of “Joy of Air,” a four-minute film that takes you on a thrill-ing ride on an airborne snowboard. Bryan, formerly an Orcas resident, will be appearing prior to his documentary

on both Friday and Saturday evenings. The festival is part of a national

tour to over 100 communities, using

film to inspire people to act on behalf of the environment. A sample of just a few of the films featured this year include “A Life Well Lived,” featuring legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker talking of risk, beauty, and adventure on the 50th anniversary of his his-toric summit of Everest; “From the Ground to the Clouds,” in which Jane Goodall’s research team modernizes studies of wild chimpanzees with satel-lite imagery and cloud-based mapping technologies; and “The Man Who Lived on His Bike,” the award-winning Canadian film that is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for students. Purchase yours online at www.orcascenter.org, or at the Orcas Center box office at 376-2281.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival this month


Anna Mae KannAfter 88 years of fam-

ily, friendships, service and hijinks, Anna Mae (Kohl) Kann died peacefully in Albuquerque on Oct. 11.

Anna Mae was born on the northwest side of Chicago, on May 14, 1926, the third child and first daughter of Veronica (McCarthy) and Joseph Kohl; her younger twin sis-ters followed a few years later.

Her life was filled with

joy, accomplishment and tragedy. She lost a younger sister, Joan, to a childhood accident, and her oldest brother, Ken, in WWII. Anna Mae was a talented tap dancer, performing at the World’s Fair in Chicago as a youngster.

Anna Mae met her future husband Robert Kann in the closing days of the War, on a Sunday afternoon in a neighborhood tavern. She married Bob, the love of her life, and was blessed with four children.

When her youngest start-ed grade school, Anna Mae

was recruited as a substitute teacher. The next year she became a full-time mem-ber of the faculty and spent

over 20 years teaching 7th and 8th grade English and Reading. She was a superb teacher – very few gradu-ated without knowing how to write, defend their posi-tions or diagram a sentence (tragically, a lost art).

Anna Mae was active in her church and community and enjoyed social events. These social events merged circles of friends and absorbed new generations. Bob and Anna Mae bought property on Orcas Island in 1978 and after retirement, they finally moved from Chicago to Orcas in 1991.

Though Anna Mae lost Bob after 46 years of mar-riage just a few years later, she stayed on the island, volunteering at the pub-lic library, the senior cen-ter and her church. Eleven years ago, Anna Mae moved to Albuquerque to be close to family. Anna Mae loved Chicago, being Irish, Jazz, family and a good time. She was troubled by injus-tice and suffering and did what she could to alleviate it. She is survived by her sister Dolores and brother-in-law Larry; her children Kevin, Terry, Veronica and

Deirdre; her son-in-law Steve and daughter-in-law Catherine; and her grand-children Amelia, Alex, Joe and Gloria; her extended family including nieces, nephews and now their chil-dren, and many friends. She will be sorely missed here, but will surely be joyously welcomed by those loved ones who preceded her. A memorial service was held in Albuquerque, and a mass will be celebrated in the Chicago area on November 15. To leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfu-neral.com.

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Three Short Holiday Stories, Deer Harborby SUZANNE P. GOTT

for the Orcas Island Historical MuseumFrom 1940, a lively social life developed

around the 1905 Deer Harbor Commu-nity Clubhouse.

� anksgiving and Christmas were all about family, community, tradition and merriment. Holiday potlucks became legendary.

Emma Maas and Dena Hudson roast-ed turkeys in the wood-burning range. Deer Harbor ladies brought side dishes and desserts, center pieces and starched white linens.

When it came time for cleanup, men washed heavy crockery, pewter tableware, large pots/pans, and put away tables.

One Christmas— between 1946 and 1952— stands out in memory. Women and children did the nativity pageant. Dorothy Montgomery accompanied on piano.

� e children were told that Santa and reindeer would soon land on top of the three-seater Cadillac-version outhouse (with a cupola).

Meanwhile, hiding in the stinking cold outhouse, Santa and a couple of guys (helpers) waited for their cue.

But they had a problem: a skinny Santa, an XXL red wool � annel Santa suit reek-ing of mothballs, and no pillows.

� eir ingenuity to transform skinny Santa into fat Santa characterizes improv comedy at its best…

A jolly lumpy-chested Santa ho-ho-ho’d into the main room of squealing children.

Trailing behind one red pant leg was a banquet-sized white linen tablecloth that had broken loose from his belly padding and slithered down the inside of his suit.

Santa didn’t miss a beat. He handed out bags of candy bearing each child’s name.

Another classic holiday activity was caroling to six to eight shut-ins a� er din-ner time.

� ere was something wonderful about pushing the limits beyond common sense in that cranky yellow 1937 Chevy school bus.

Its cramped seating con� guration— a center section of front-facing seats and two long side benches— added to the thrill, much like a death-defying theme-park ride.

Ralph Gott (Herculean driver) synchro-nized the hand throttle, ignition switch, gas-adjusting choke lever, double-shi� double-clutch transmission and accel-erator pedal, “arm-strong” steering and screeching manual brakes.

Dim headlights did little to illuminate his cautious navigation along slippery and bumpy farm roads, no better than one-lane deeply-rutted wagon trails.

Without coach heater or lights, gig-gling teens paired in back to � nd warmth and to share cookies or candy served by the gracious shut-ins we caroled.

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William (Bill) Nichols

I wanted Orcas friends to know that my Dad, Bill Nichols, died Oct. 18, 2014 from Alzheimer’s disease at age 82.

Bill was born on a farm without running water in rural Manitoba, but moved to Arizona at age 32 with

his sick wife and five young children hoping the warm-er weather would help my Mom. They loved Arizona and the desert. After retir-ing, they lived in a con-verted motor coach and travelled extensively in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

When Michael and I moved up here in 2004, my Dad was a widower

and would summer on Orcas with us. Many people remember Dad walking his dog, Sundance, and driving his 1940-something British Racing Green MG.

His five children, his 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild survive him.

– Debra Nichols

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In other words this initia-tive should ONLY ever be enforced if any particular property is in fact PROVED

to be using an excessive amount of water, more than one would expect from an average single family home over a period of time. That is a pretty simple concept, and it is logical, and would prove fair to a pretty major extent.

Please get involved by voicing your opinion or attending the Nov. 12 Eastsounder Water Users Association meeting.

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FootballThe Vikings celebrated

their first win of the season last Saturday after a 27-26 battle with the Darrington Loggers.

Coach Justin Frausto said, “Obviously this was a huge win for our team, for the players, coaches and fans. It was great to see the community support at the game, too.”

The Vikings scored on their opening drive after Ivan Bullock caught a 35-yard touchdown pass

from Miles Harlow. The Vikings scored again with a touchdown pass to Pasha Bullock and later in the second quarter after a play action pass from Harlow to Ivan, ending a dominant half 21-6.

However the Loggers weren’t getting back on the ferry without a fight and proved it with three straight touchdowns in the second

half, tightening the score to 26-21. But the Vikings were ready for the fight and fin-ished a clutch possession at the end of the 4th quarter with a bruising Aidan Kruse (pictured at left) touchdown run. The resilient Loggers continued to drive the ball until Kyle Masters sealed the win with a game-saving tackle.

“Kevin Campos had a big interception and Masters, Kruse, the Bullocks and Joey Susol played defense with tons of energy,” Frausto said. “Harlow had 325 yards passing with the Bullocks brothers, combining with over 300 receiving yards.”

Orcas wraps up the sea-son with LaConner this Thursday at Dahl Field.

Girls soccerThe Lady Vikings fin-

ished their building sea-son with a 5-1 loss to the LaConner Braves with a 1-11 league record.

The highlight of the game was the lone Orcas goal shot by Adia Dolan from the sideline 20 yards out. The entire Viking team, the loyal Orcas fans and coaches watched as Dolan’s power-ful kick arced in the stiff wind, landing at the top of the Braves’ net.

“The season was a great experience,” said Coach Chris Doherty. “It was what I expected but I was sur-prised with our 6-1 win against Concrete. The girls have heart. I think I got coached by the girls – they are a formidable group.”

Boys soccerThe Vikings ended their

season with a 7-0 loss to Providence Classical Christian to end their sea-son with a 5-11 league record.

“It was a great season with some good moments and excellent team cohe-siveness,” said Coach Matt Stolmeier. “Unfortunately we had health issues that kept players out for some critical mid-season games.”

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Enjoy community, music education and homemade fun on Friday, Nov. 7 at Random Howse. You’re invited to the debut performance of Orcas Island’s very own girls’ ukulele choir called “Girls with Ukes!” The group, co-led by Anita Orne and Mandy Troxel, formed in September and includes girls from the pub-lic middle school, Christian School and Salmonberry and Spring Street schools. The program will be an hour long, and includes vocal acrobatics, tidbits of his-tory and drama via song introduction and great tunes. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., but come at 5:30 p.m. for dinner before the music begins. There is no cover charge, but donations to the tip jars will help cover choir costs.

Amy Masters photo

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5, 2014 The Islands’ Sounder • www.islandssounder.com PG. 9

Island Living

by KELSEY LEIGH GREENSpecial to the Sounder

Late this past July, the last two Western Bluebird juveniles successfully fledged and the San Juan Islands Western Reintroduction Project wrapped up for another field season. As we now move into autumn, small flocks of bluebirds can still be seen roaming the island prior to their migration to southern winter-ing grounds. A partnership of the American Bird Conservancy, Ecostudies Institute and The San Juan Preservation Trust, the goal of the project is to rees-tablish and monitor a viable breeding population of Western Bluebirds through a combined program of reintroduction, population monitoring and outreach. A big “thank you!” goes out to all who were involved this year; many folks helped out the project by hosting aviaries and nestboxes, reporting bluebird sightings, or allowing me to access their property to monitor nests or check and mark their nestboxes.

The project, launched in 2007, experienced many successes in the first five years of the project. Due to extremely wet and cool summers of 2010-12, how-ever, the population decreased; a pattern observed in other bluebird populations in the Pacific Northwest. To address this decline, this year the team executed emergency translocations of three family groups from larger populations near Corvallis, Ore. and Olympia, Wash. at Joint Base Lewis-McChord military installa-

tion. While there was some mortality during the sea-son, the project also experienced success, as we hap-pily watched many fledglings take flight. The overall success of these additional management efforts will be apparent next spring when the number of returning bluebirds is determined.

In addition to these efforts, a new phase of the proj-ect commenced this year: locating and cataloguing the existing nestboxes on the island. This assessment

effort will help us evaluate the nest box program and pave the way to improve monitoring efforts in the years to come through volunteer participation. As most of the quality bluebird nesting habitat is on pri-vate land, landowner and community involvement is absolutely critical to the success of the project.

Western Bluebirds are thrushes, often identified by their bright blue plumage and distinctive call. Preferring open habitats for foraging, they can often be seen in areas with scattered trees, especially oak groves, and mid-story perches such as fence lines. On San Juan Island, bluebirds are often spotted on Cady Mountain and at American Camp early in the season as they migrate in, and most commonly choose nests in the San Juan Valley area. Calls from islanders who spot bluebirds are very helpful for monitoring pur-poses.

Contact Kathleen Foley at 378-2461 or [email protected] or Gary Slater at 213-8829 or [email protected] for more info, to report a sighting or to see if your property is suitable for hosting a nest box.

Green came to San Juan Island last spring as the tech-nician on the Western Bluebird Reintroduction Project after finishing her masters degree in geoscience from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Western bluebirds take flight

Kelsey Green photosWestern bluebirds (top) and eggs in a nest (above).


FRI., NOV. 7ART SHOW OPENING: “Tears for the World” art show opening, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Orcas Center. Artists are Hannah Alex-Glasser, Susan Singleton and Kandis Susol.

TUES., NOV. 11VETERANS DAY SERVICE: At 11 a.m., American Legion Post 93, 793 Crescent Beach Drive.

WEDS., NOV. 12SIMPLY JACKIE: Pianist Jon Kimura Parker will present a solo performance, 7 to 9 p.m., Orcas Center. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will fol-low. Call 376-6636 or email

[email protected] for tickets.

SAT., NOV. 15OLGA POTLUCK: Besides a turkey dinner, there is going to be a mini-bazaar at the Olga Community Club. Any member who has hand-made goods to sell may participate. Contact Betty Marcum at 376-2869 if you are interested. Social hour and bazaar at 5:30 p.m., din-ner at 6:30 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert.

SUN. – ONGOINGALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 - 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.

MON. – ONGOINGALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AL-ANON: 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

TUES. – ONGOINGAA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.AA FOR MEN: 7-8 p.m., Emmanuel Church. KIWANIS: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.

WEDS. – ONGOINGALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 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,

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FRI. – ONGOINGALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Community Church Family Center, noon. Emmanuel Church, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.MAGIC THE GATHERING: For ages 12-17, 5 to 9 p.m., the Funhouse Commons.

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Storytellers neededRandom Howse is look-

ing for storytellers for its event “Random Tales” on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The theme is survival and each story should be 10 minutes or less. The Islands’ Sounder is a sponsor for this event. For more info, contact Cali Bagby at [email protected].

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What happens when you return to a familiar place from your past? What has changed? What remains the same?

These are among the questions explored in an upcoming presentation of three locally written one

act plays. The collection is entitled “Familiar Distance” and opens on Friday, Nov. 14 and runs for two week-ends: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Nov. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m.

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Theater of Orcas Island, the collection includes “Lilacs,” by Michele Griskey, that examines a young woman’s escape to a childhood cabin to sort out some troubles with her life, starring Vanessa Moriarty, Suzanne Gropper and Kevin Doyle.

“I Used to Live Here,” by James Wolf, explores a man’s unexpected visit to the apartment he grew up in, starring Emmy Gran and Kelly Toombs.

“Safe and Warm,” by Lin

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Tickets are $10 and available from Darvill’s Bookstore or online through Brown Paper Tickets at orcasactors.com.

Dress rehearsal is Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., and admission is free.

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The fire hall was crowd-ed last week as islanders gathered to comment on the future of Eastsound via amendments being made on the subarea plan for the town.

“This is one of the most important documents we have,” said San Juan County Council Chairman Rick Hughes. “We need to weigh in on how we want to see things in our community.”

Hughes and Community and Development and Planning Senior Planner Colin Maycock host-ed the open house at the Eastsound Fire Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 29 to dis-cuss the proposed changes to the Eastsound Subarea Plan that will shortly come before the planning com-mission.

Maycock said one of the main reasons that the changes are happening now is because the document has not been updated in a long time and there are many items that are not consistent with county regulations.

Also, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee has been

requesting the update for six years. The EPRC has met monthly for two years to collect information and discuss possibilities for the updated plan.

“We want to simplify and clear up confusion,” said Hughes about his main agenda for updating the plan.

Some of the major chang-es addressed at the meeting include land use lists ver-sus land use tables for clear standards of what can and can’t be done, retail allow-ances in the Service Light Industrial District and pos-sibilities for a-frame sign locations.

There is also added lan-guage referring to artisan products, which will make it possible for small business-es to manufacture items in their stores. For instance, if the bike shop in town wants to build a bike they can do so under the artisan prod-ucts section in the plan.

An item of interest at the meeting was the changes to rules regarding retail in the Service Light Industrial District located near Mt. Baker road where business-es like NAPA and Island Hoppin’ Brewery are locat-

ed.For example, Maycock

said, Home Depot and its need for storage would not be appropriate in town whereas a small book-sell-ing operation would work better in the downtown core.

One community mem-ber asked if there was a Home Depot in Eastsound. Hughes answered there was not. The comment was followed by a discussion between Eastsound busi-ness owner Errol Speed and Maycock over the regula-tions of that defined appro-priate storage.

The existing plan cur-rently states that retail is allowed in the district with “substantial storage space or incidental to another allow-able use.” Maycock said it’s unclear as to what inciden-tal means.

“The issue is what does this mean?” Maycock said, referring to the subarea plan’s lack of clear defini-tion.

With the help of the EPRC, Maycock said there are three new criteria added to the plan to answer the question: is retail allowed in the district?

The three criteria are: 1. Only if related to other

allowed uses.2. If the business requires

substantial storage .3. If products are manu-

factured in the facility.Speed also asserted that

the rules for amending the plan required that commu-nity members give a survey

before the updating of the Subarea Plan. Maycock said that was not the rule, unless the county was starting a plan from scratch. It was decided that they would discuss the issue at another time.

Speed then made the claim that other business members were afraid to

come to the meeting and discuss their needs.

Another woman expressed concern that ser-vice light industrial land is limited in the county and that people have to be care-ful about regulations.

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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.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance:ORDINANCE No. 15 -2014: 2014 DOCKET ORDINANCE ADOPTING SECTION B, ELEMENT 10, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT TO THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLANSummary: The Economic Develop- ment Element includes four over- arching goals; an economic vision and framework; and economic goals, policies and actions. This includes goals to create living wage jobs; improve infrastructure; encourage tour-

ism and leisure opportunities which preserve the environment and jobs; and strengthen traditional industries. There is a section explaining the purpose of the Element; its relationship to other Comprehensive Plan Ele- ments and the GMA; and the author- ity for development of this Element. The last section is an economic pro- file of San Juan County which details the key challenges, the major industries, the historical economic context, and data and charts. The ordinance is filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuan-

co.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470.This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2). LEGAL NO. SJ598092Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ SounderNovember 5, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED

ORDINANCE OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON

ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2015 AND

SETTING FORTH THE ESTIMATED REVENUES AND

APPROPRIATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will con- duct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Adopting an Annual Bud- get. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Wash- ington on Monday, November 17, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The

hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice.At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliber- ate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees, or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications.Summary: The annual budget of the County of San Juan, Washington for

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The Port of Orcas will discuss the 2015 budget during the regular meeting on Nov 13, 2014 at Noon in the terminal conference room at the Orcas Island Airport.LEGAL NO. S595423Published: The Islands’ SounderOctober 29, November 5, 2014.

The Port of Orcas will hold a public hearing to consider/adopt the general fund and capital projects fund bud- gets for 2015 as part of the regular meeting on November 13, 2014 at Noon in the terminal conference room at the Orcas Island Airport.LEGAL NO. S595426Published: The Islands’ Sounder.October 29, November 5, 2014.

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Permit Number

Project Description

Tax Parcel Number, Project

Location, and Island

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Date of

ApplicationDate

Complete Other

Required Permits*

Existing Environmental

Documents

SEPA Threshold

DET

End Date for SEPA

Comments

Project Comments End Date**

Hearing Body

HearingPlace

Hearing Date

PREDES-14-0001

Re-designation to Rural Farm Forest 5

260643002 and 260711002, 350 and 324 Community Club Drive, Deer Harbor,

Orcas

Bret and Katherine Thurman, c/o Francine Shaw, PO Box

2112, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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Environmental Checklist DNS 11/19/14 11/26/14 - - -

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 Community Development & Planning at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice of Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in a public hearing or desires a copy of the decision for this project may do so by contacting 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. (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 Fax (360) 378-3922 * [email protected]

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 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. .- Suggested Project Comments End Date

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. SJ1167200 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, NOVEMBER 5, 2014

the year 2015, as set forth in Exhibits A and B attached to the Ordinance, which references a total estimate of revenues of $57,695,015.00 and estimated expenditures of $57,695,015.00 for all Funds combined.All persons wishing to be heard on these matters are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearings by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Har- bor, WA 98250. The proposed Ordi- nances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinances may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com. A copy of the proposed Or- dinances will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council (360) 370-7470 and/or the Auditor at (360) 378-3356.LEGAL NO. SJ598109Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ SounderNovember 5, 12, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION

APPROVING THE 2015 ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET AND THE

SIX-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will con- duct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Resolution Approving the 2015 An-

nual Capital Budget and the Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The public hearing will be held at the Legisla- tive Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Mon- day, November 17, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice.At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Resolution. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliber- ate and consider modifications to the Resolution that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Resolution may then be adopted with or without modifications.All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Resolution is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Sec- ond Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 or the County Manag- er at (360) 370-3870.LEGAL NO. SJ598083Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ SounderNovember 5, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED

ORDINANCES OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON,

SETTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE COUNTY ROAD

FUND, THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, AND THE LAND

CONSERVATION FUTURES, AND TO CONSIDER UP TO A 1% IN-

CREASE IN THESE LEVIES FOR 2015; AND TO SET THE SAN JUAN COUNTY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR

THE YEAR 2015NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will con- duct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on proposed Ordinances setting the Property tax Levy for the County Road Fund, the Current Expense Fund, and the Land Conservation Futures and to Consid- er Up to a 1% Increase in these Lev- ies for 2015; and to Set the ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2015. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, November 17, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice.At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliber- ate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees, or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications.1. County Current Expense Fund

Levy Ordinance Summary: The proposed Ordinance sets the property tax levy for County Current Expense Fund at $5,319,666.65, which is an increase of $53,196.67 and is 1 percent over the previous year’s actual levy. This amount is exclusive of any additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, increases in the value of state-assessed property and refunds made.2. Land Conservation Futures Levy Ordinance Summary: The proposed Ordinance sets the property tax levy for Land Conservation Futures at $291,223.57 which is an increase of 2,912.24 and is 1 percent over the previous year’s actual levy. This increase is exclusive of any additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, increases in the value of state-assessed property and refunds made.3. County Roads Levy Ordinance Summary: The proposed Ordinance sets the property tax levy for Roads at $4,279,560.28 which is an increase of $42,795.60and is 1 percent over the previous year’s actual levy. This increase is exclusive of any additional revenue 4. resulting from new construction, improvements to property, increases in the value of state-assessed property and refunds made.5. Annual Budget for 2015 Sum- mary: The annual budget of the County of San Juan, Washington for the year 2015, as set forth in Exhibits A and B attached to the Ordinance, which references a total estimate of revenues of $57,923,101.00 and estimated expenditures of $57,923,101.00 for all Funds combined.All persons wishing to be heard on these matters are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be

submitted in advance of the hearings by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Har- bor, WA 98250. The proposed Ordi- nances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinances may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com. A copy of the proposed Or- dinances will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council (360) 370-7470 and/or the Auditor at (360) 378-3356 and/or the County Manager at 360-378-3870.LEGAL NO. SJ598087Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ SounderNovember 5, 12, 2014.

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