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Lopez islanders Asha Lela and Tom Reeve joined Sen. Maria Cantwell at the White House on Monday, March 25, to witness President Obama’s designation of a National Monument in the San Juan Islands.

Reeve and Lela, both longtime conservationists and environmen-talists, were two of many islanders who since 1989 have sought for-mal protection of many locations in San Juan County.

Sally Reeve, also active in the group, told the Journal, “We all worked so hard for this and we’re all happy that the President took this very positive step for our region.”

Second Congressional District Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Seattle) announced March 21 that more than 1,000 acres on dozens of the San Juan islands would be designated as National Conservation Lands by President Obama.

Both legislators lauded the efforts of San Juan County resi-dents to convince the President to protect land on San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and nearly seventy smaller islands, reefs and rocks - including lighthouses on Patos, Stuart and San Juan islands.

“San Juan islanders have been shouting from the rooftops for years: protect these lands. Well, the President heard our message loud and clear,” Larsen said.

The Reeves and a dozen other islanders formed and led Islanders for the San Juan Islands National

Monument to advocate for the project, and several of them in 2012 accompanied San Juan County Councilman Jamie Stevens to Washington, DC, to advance the cause.

Supporters urged the President to designate the lands as a National Monument after legislation intro-duced earlier by Cantwell and Larsen, which would have created similar protection as a National Conservation Area, stalled in Congress.

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By Sounder StaffThis is part two of a three-part

series of Q&A segments with county council candidates run-ning in the April 23 election. The revamped three-person council, and the upcoming elections, are the result of revisions to the coun-ty charter proposed in 2012 by the Charter Revision Commission and approved by the voters in November. The revisions returned the council to three members elected countywide from “residen-cy districts” comprising San Juan, Orcas and Lopez and their respec-tive nearby smaller islands.

Lisa Byers and Rick Hughes are running for the Orcas Island District 2 position. Byers is the director of OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas. In November, Hughes was elected to council-man position 4, Orcas West. He is also the owner of Ray’s Pharmacy in Eastsound.

Lisa ByersSounder: What do you bring to

the table that is different from the other candidates and why did you decide to run?

LB: My career has been to serve my community through public service. I have successfully man-aged a complex nonprofit busi-ness that develops real estate for affordable housing. I have used a combination of private and public funds to achieve a public purpose, and I have worked with volunteers as well as paid staff to get the job done. This is similar to the county in many ways.

Much of the county council’s work relates to adopting regula-tions related to land use. I have obtained five land-use permits for sub-dividing properties, and overseen projects that required more than 100 building permits. I understand the frustrations of the permitting process, and I have the experience to help make it better.

I have many skills that are the right match for the county council. I have been a frugal manager of budgets – maintaining an orga-nization with less than 6 percent in administration and fundraising expenses during good times and bad. I am a creative and thought-ful decision-maker – gathering the information necessary to make

investments and take calculated risks that have succeeded time and again. And I am a leader who gets the job done – I have repeat-edly been elected to serve as the chairwoman or president of volun-teer organizations.

Sounder: How do you plan to bal-ance the county budget? Do you sup-port renewal of Prop. 1, the voter- approved property tax increase that expires at the end of 2015?

LB: It is too soon to make a determination about the renewal of the Proposition 1 property tax increase that was approved in Nov. 2009 by 57 percent of the voters for the period from Jan. 2010 – Dec. 2015.

The services supported by that tax increase are important. The tax funds a portion of senior ser-vices, the fair, county parks, exten-sion programs, public health, the sheriff and the prosecutor’s office. However, the tax increase was necessary, in part, because of a loss of revenues from other areas. As the economy recovers, it is pos-

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In an interview on March 22 with the Journal, Cantwell also praised the perseverance of county resi-dents and recalled telling islanders at the San Juan County fair last year, “I’ve done everything but tattoo a sign on my forehead to get the President to approve” the National Monument.

She also commended outgoing Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar for “twice visiting the area and listening to local residents” supporting the designa-tion, and commented on the “two-track strategy” she and Rep. Larsen employed to achieve “this great result for San Juan islanders and all Washingtonians.” (See accompanying story.)

Cantwell’s tattoo state-ment led local supporters to ask local tattoo artist Marcus Justiss to create a transfer tattoo that was sent to he Senator’s Washington, D.C., office. Justiss, whose shop is at Surina Business Park in Friday Harbor, said, “I’m very, very happy to help get this great result for the San Juan Islands.”

Justiss said he intends to visit Patos Island, depicted on the tattoo, “this summer.” Sally Reeve reported Tom Reeve took a copy of the tat-too to the White House for

the President to sign.Although most of the

designated land is located in San Juan County, Chuckanut Rock in Whatcom County and several reefs and rocks on and near Lummi Island are included in the National Monument, as are the Reservation Bay Rocks in Skagit County.

The designation as National Conservation Lands under the Antiquities Act of 1906 means that the 1000 acres in the San Juans joins 103 other parcels of public land as National Monuments. Although there are millions of acres of National Conservation Lands, National Monument status is “much more signif-icant,” according to Meghan Kissell of the Conservation Lands Foundation.

The lands will con-

tinue to be administered by the Bureau of Land Management, but will “move up the list for con-servation and improve-ment funding,” according to Larsen’s office. Cantwell said she had been assured by Salazar that BLM offi-cials would work with local county officials and citizens to devise a comprehensive conservation plan for the new National Monument.

Other conserved land designated by former presidents as National Monuments include the iconic Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, the first National Monument designated in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt and known to a generation of Americans as the extraterrestrial landing site in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Other monuments include the Mt. St. Helens National Monument, designated by President Reagan in 1982, the Little Bighorn Battlefield, desig-nated by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1940, and the Giant Sequoia National Monument, designated in

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Sounder: What is the single most critical issue facing county residents?

LB: The biggest issue facing many county residents is the viability of the economy and the community. “How do I continue to live here? Will my kids be able to live here? What will happen to my business? Will I be able to get the services I need to stay here?”

There are many ingredients necessary to tackle this prob-lem. We must diversify and strengthen our local economy. The council needs to work with representatives of all local business sectors to reduce barriers to their success, and to promote opportunities, such as local co-ops and OPALCO’s efforts to bring broadband to the county. We need to sup-port businesses by zoning adequately so that they may have space to grow.

We must insure that farmers are able to work the land and that producers of all products made in the islands are able to get their goods to market-both locally and on the mainland.We must continue to provide affordable housing, and to support and promote our schools. If young people can find work and housing, they will raise their children here, and we need a diversity of ages to remain a healthy place.

Sounder: What accomplishment are you most proud of as director of OPAL?

LB: I am most proud of successfully navigating the cur-rent recession. OPAL Community Land Trust provides permanently affordable housing on Orcas. When the reces-sion hit in 2009, we had completed construction of the first phase (18 homes), of a 32-home neighborhood, but did not yet have all the funding in place for the second phase. We had families ready to purchase most of the 14 homes, and a construction crew of 10 full-time workers who needed the work. I led the board of trustees through a thoughtful, thorough and inclusive process that resulted in taking on substantial debt in order to finish the project. We kept 10 people employed through the worst part of the recession. We sold all 14 homes. And by the end of 2012 we had funds in hand to pay off the debt.

In addition, late in 2010, the owner of an 1100 square foot house asked if OPAL would move their house, so they would not have to demolish it. The challenge? It had to be moved within two months and we had never moved a build-ing before. We dove in, figured it out, and moved the build-ing. That spawned a new approach to achieving OPAL’s mission. In April, OPAL will move its fifth house.

Sounder: What have you learned during this campaign?

LB: I have learned that many people do not know what the council does or what county government does. I have learned that people have lost trust in the county’s decision-making process. I have learned that there appear to be deep divides about land use, and yet people from all perspectives share a common commitment to care for this place and this community. I have learned that people are looking for strong leadership that is inclusive and respectful of their time and ideas.

I have known, but have also gained a deeper understand-ing of the wide range of lifestyles lived in the islands. I have heard time and again how much people value that diversity, and do not want to lose it.

On every island I have met creative, dedicated people who want these islands to thrive. I have learned that the answers to our problems will come from listening to and productively engaging county residents. Time and again we have figured out how to do hard and extraordinary things that serve as models for other communities. I am running for council, because I want to help lead the county to tap into the creativity of our residents and to work together for long-term solutions.

Rick HughesSounder: What do you bring to the table that is different

from the other candidates and why did you decide to run?

RH: My roots in these islands go three generations deep. In many ways, who I am and how I see the community is grounded here in this county. Not only have I seen what works and what doesn’t in local government, I under-stand why it did or did not work. I run a small business in Eastsound, but also one of vital importance to my neigh-bors. We depend on each other. I know how to efficiently run an organization.

I’m also a concerned citizen; I’ve witnessed and been a part of people working together to solve problems such as the countywide drug take-back program. My experience, initiative and judgment can effectively make a difference.

As a current county council member I have been fair, honest and transparent, I’ve worked for better communica-tions and interactions between county employees (I have been actively trying to meet each and every one of them) and their fellow citizens of the county. And I’ve worked to have county government be more responsive to the public.

Sounder: How do you plan to balance the county budget? Do you support renewal of Prop. 1, the voter-approved prop-erty tax increase that expires at the end of 2015?

RH: As a current member of the council, I am trying to insure we continue on the fiscal progress we’ve seen for 2012 and begun in 2013. I will continue to look closely at costs, but just as closely, I will continue to evaluate opportu-nities, because one reasonable opportunity lost could mean several jobs to our community and corresponding revenues to the county. I can make the hard choices. In my career I’ve made some very difficult decisions based on economic con-ditions. But I know that smart people working together can create conditions ripe for economic growth by encouraging new ideas, development of new companies and an influx of existing ones.

In general, I am not in favor of any supplemental taxa-tion unless other avenues have been explored and applied. Regarding Prop.1: This is a hypothecated tax where the proceeds can only be used for eleven specific purposes. A thorough evaluation of those 11 programs must be con-ducted showing current status and projected status with this tax continuing, with it expiring or with a new program in place that falls somewhere below the current $0.12 per $1,000 of assessed value.

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Sounder: What is the single most critical issue facing county residents?

RH: There are several critical issues, many of which are interdependent. However, the single most critical issue is economic development, or in a single word, jobs. The recession that began in 2007 has shown that an economy like ours, based primar-ily on tourism, construction and real estate is hit hard with any prolonged economic downturn and it takes that much longer to recover.

We need local jobs that people can live on; jobs for farmers, jobs for carpenters and tradesmen, jobs for skilled professionals and retailers and entrepreneurs. We need to ensure that our limited finances remain here in the county. In essence, we need a multi-dimensional economic system that can provide a framework from which we can sustain our traditional industries of tourism, construction and real estate. I see my role as council member to help redesign county government with a customer service focus that assists local businesses thrive by making it easy to work with agencies and by constructing clear regulations where needed.

Sounder: What have you been able to accomplish in your short time on the coun-cil?

RH: I feel that we have been working very hard over the last few months to main-tain county government in an interesting transitional period. The council has suc-cessfully implemented CRC Prop. 2 and 3,

we have set the groundwork for a timely hiring process for the new county man-ager and executed a successful Community Conversation dialog on San Juan, Orcas, Lopez and Shaw. We have worked hard to provide representation to all county boards, established a docket for much needed updates to the Comprehensive plan for the Economic Development and Transportation elements, began a process to evaluate and simplify county code, process and fee struc-ture.

Personally, I have made an attempt to meet with as many departments and staff-ers as possible, so I can better understand the needs of staff and how each aspect of county government works first hand.

Sounder: What have you learned through-out this eight-month campaign process?

RH: The eight-month-plus campaign pro-cess has afforded me the opportunity to meet amazing people, see each of the other islands from a different perspective and to better appreciate two sides of an issue.

Throughout this process, I’ve seen the divisions within the county, yet I’m hopeful. I’ve heard the angry words, yet I’m hopeful, I’ve seen families struggling to get by, and even then I’m hopeful. Because this long, long campaign season has shown me time and again the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor, of our county’s remarkable sense of belonging and sense of family. And from this sense of neighbors and belonging, we can close the divisions, soften the words and ease the struggle.

Am I looking forward to the campaign to end? Indeed I am. Because I’m looking forward to hard work just beginning.

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By Steve WehrlyJournal reporter

If you’re afraid the new Critical Areas Ordinances will make that sweet lot of yours more difficult to develop, you may want the County Council to extend the CAO effective date from May 1 to Dec. 1.

Or maybe not.The Council will consider another delay of the CAO

implementation date at an April 9 public hearing, but, as with most stories in government or politics, there’s two sides to this one.

The March 12 council meeting included discussion of CAO implementation with Planning Coordinator Shireene Hale, who summarized the preparations for implementing the new land-use regulations and presented the council with some of the written materials prepared for the public. Hale told the council that Community Development and Planning Department was holding informational and plan-ning meetings with interested parties and was prepared to implement the ordinances on May 1.

Councilwoman Patty Miller took a similar tack before making a motion that the council should have a public hearing on April 9 to consider delaying the effective date.

“We are encouraged to report that many aspects of the implementation are well underway and the staff is develop-ing a variety of tools and resources for property owners to

use in making decisions on developing and managing their property,” Miller said.

Commenting after the meeting, Hale said that keeping the May 1 effective date would allow CDPD staff to “iden-tify and work on the bugs” in the ordinances under “actual operating conditions”, and before the Growth Management Hearings Board issues its decision on CAO appeals in September.

“We may have to make adjustments to the ordinances as a result of the hearings board decision,” she said, “and working with the ordinances over the summer would allow us to identify issues that need to be addressed so that we can deal with those issues at the same time we deal with issues identified by the growth board decision.”

Hale also noted that the “site-specific approach” and other features of the CAO would “give more flexibility” than current regulations so that, “depending on the situ-ation,” some applications for permits might receive better treatment under the new regulations than under the present ones. One example: under the new law, “site evaluations for sites downhill from wetlands might be less expensive” than under the present law.

Another change made more favorable to owners by the CAO would allow permits for rebuilds to be issued after 75 percent or more of a residence is destroyed by fire; current regulations may not permit rebuilding. And, according to CDPD, “existing, legally established structures, uses and activities may continue in perpetuity and are considered to conform with the new critical area requirements.”

Hale also said that changes mandated by the Hearings Board “are likely to take six months or more,” and thus would not be completed by a December effective date for the ordinances.

Council to mull CAO startup delayCDPD staff ready to go, but council to consider December startup date

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Bigger not better on Blair Avenue

Can someone please tell me why it is going to be a benefit to the residents of Friday Harbor that Blair Avenue (between Guard St. and Park St.) gets torn up and the existing 5-foot side-walk on the east side of Blair Ave. remade into a 6-foot sidewalk?

It’s a fact that Blair Ave. is one of the most used roads by not only cars but the huge excavation etc. trucks. Is it really practical to nar-row Blair Ave? With 6-foot sidewalks the pick-ups, SUVs and cars will stick way out into the street.

The $120,000 needed to complete this so-called improvement is supposed to be contributed by the town (our tax money), the San Juan School District (I’m sure there are other things they need more than a 6-foot sidewalk that is across the street from the school, and partially already has a fine 5-foot sidewalk) and from a private developer (Gene Gearhart Construction), who is building the new “Printonyx” building.

This street and sidewalk improvement seems to be one man’s dream and other men’s nightmare.

Email the mayor ([email protected]) and let your voice be heard on what improvements are really necessary and how our tax money is spent.

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Hopeful our trails aren’t trampled

I read the counterpoint letter by Ms. Nash-Bevens, “Counterpoint: bridging the divide”, March 13, pg. 7, with interest and delight.

Interest, in that, though Ms. Nash-Bevens attended the National Park Services meeting, she does not rec-ollect the discussion of the Young Hill trail being used by horses, with a proposed hitching post near the sum-mit, where the trail becomes bare rock.

Delight when she wrote that the trail on the backside of Young Hill was no longer a proposed trail for horse use. I would hope she got her information from the Park Service.

I hope the maintenance of the trails will be as easy and effective as she propos-es and that these trails will not be degraded by horses, so that they may be enjoyed by hikers, walkers, bike rid-ers and horseback riders for generations to come.

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Mark your calendar for the Dollars for Scholars annual fundraising event “Dining for Scholars”. With the help of our local res-taurants and generous com-munity members, dining out on Thursday March 28 will be a most delicious and fun way to help raise funds for this year’s high school graduates.

Dollars for Scholars is a local non-profit organiza-tion focused solely on pro-

viding scholarship funds for deserving, community-minded high school gradu-ates. This much needed post-high school financial support is awarded on the basis of performing com-munity volunteer work, regardless of grades, tal-ent or resume. The only requirement is that students help to create community through volunteerism. A valuable lesson plus a lot of good work gets done in the process

Thursday night’s Dining for Scholars fills the coffers of the scholarship fund, and what a pleasant way to give.

We sincerely thank our local restaurants for their generosity in providing a percentage of their receipts for the evening.

Support the businesses that support the scholar-ship fund that support the graduates. Come join the fun. You deserve a night out on the town.

Maude cuMMinGSan Juan Island

Freedom fueled by trust, not fear

Friends have asked, “who is Trust Islanders!” A more relevant question is “Why Trust Islanders!”, as the answer is more revealing.

Trust Islanders! believes that:

Trust creates a much more interesting and expansive place to live than the one created by fear. Trust allows the human spirit to unfold in playful and creative ways, while fear smothers the cre-ative spark and leads the individual (and communi-ty) into a very small box in which to reside.

Fear never runs out of preventative solutions as it

always sees the next crisis just around the corner. Fear always looks outside (off island) for guidance, while trust looks within for solu-tions.

Fear always sees a prob-lem before one exists, whereas trust creates an opening for creativity that is ready if a problem appears. Fear seeks controls, whereas trust allows for personal lib-erties.

Fear leads a community into darkness and depres-sion, while trust creates an opening for light to enter. Fear causes people to gather into mental herds, whereas trust values the individual qualities of each human being and encourages their thoughts to expand freely. Fear sees lack, while trust creates bounty.

Throughout history, many societies have allowed themselves to be controlled by fear. If we allow fear to prevail, we put at risk the spirit which creates the “charm” within our island community.

The County Council

election on April 23 is very important. What’s at stake is no less than a classic bat-tle between trust and fear. Trust Islanders! envisions a community supported by trust. What will you sup-port with your vote? Trust or Fear?

royce Meyerott San Juan Island

Understands ‘Ag’; Pratt in Dist. 1

I attended a meeting with the candidates for County Council at the Ag Summit this weekend (March 16) at the Friday Harbor Middle School.

Each of the candidates was asked to speak about agriculture in San Juan County and answer ques-tions from the crowd.

In contrast to her oppo-nent, Lovel Pratt’s knowl-edge and experience stood out, marked by her clear understanding of the role that agriculture plays in our local economy, her exten-sive knowledge of county

policy, and her history of hard work on agricultural issues.

Lovel knows how to develop effective partner-ships, both locally and with state government, in order to better serve the unique needs of San Juan County.

She is a thoughtful deci-sion-maker who will keep in mind the best interests of all members of the com-munity. I am convinced that her experience, hard work and dedication make her the best choice for county council.

Mary Jane helSell anderSon

San Juan Island

Inspired, informed Byers for Dist. 2

I support County Council candidate Lisa Byers for the Orcas district seat.

Lisa has demonstrated her commitment to our islands over the past two decades, leading OPAL, the

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Bon appetitWho doesn’t like to go out for a bite to

eat every once and awhile? We cer-tainly do.

One reason is because San Juan Island is home to a tremendous number of quality restaurants and diners. Another is that by satisfying one’s appetite at any one of those establishments you don’t have to cook or do the dishes — big bonus.

Still, the above is only an afterthought, in part, when it comes to “Dining for Scholars”, the year-ly fundraiser in which participating restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds to the local chapter of Dollars for Scholars’ scholarship fund.

On Thursday, March 28 — that’s tomorrow — you can help support the island’s high school graduates and further the mission of Dollars for Scholars by dining out at any one of the 20 res-taurants participating in this year’s event, which, bear in mind, is taking place on just one day only. (See the Journal’s March 20 edition, pg. 12, for a list of participating restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner options are all available).

It’s difficult to imagine a better win-win than the Dollars for Scholars program. Students can earn up to $1,000 in scholarship money by com-pleting 80 hours of community service by the time they graduate, and can get started as early as 8th grade. That scholarship money is routinely matched by most colleges or universities that a student might attend.

In its 12-year history, Dollars for Scholars has awarded $150,000 in scholarships. A bit of help from you can help ensure future graduates will have the same opportunity.

So, bon appetit, and we’ll see you Thursday.

Orcas community land trust, to a phenomenal record as a provider of permanently affordable homes for mod-erate income citizens.

She is a parent who has successfully raised chil-dren in our community. We are incredibly fortunate that Lisa is willing to apply her formidable capabilities, honed by education and experience, to addressing the challenges of govern-ing our frequently fractious communities.

I have watched her inter-actions with people, in groups and as individuals, and have observed that she treats others with dignity and has a particular talent for identifying common goals and practical means to reach them. Lisa is an inde-pendent thinker, beholden to no on or off-island inter-est group.

I do not know precisely what positions she will take on the future issues and cri-ses that will confront her as a council member, but I know her actions will be thoughtful, informed and in the best interests of our citizens.

SuSan DehlenDorfSan Juan Island

A problem solver;Stephens in Dist. 3

Please join me in vot-ing for Jamie Stephens for County Council District 3.

As a member of the coun-cil for the past several years, Jamie’s skill in representing San Juan County is admira-ble. He is thoughtful, hard-working, forward-looking, and respectful to all. He is a good listener and a problem solver.

Over the for the past 17 years, Jamie has been an active board member on

several essential communi-ty organizations, including the Lopez Family Resource Center, Port Commission and Lopez Community Land Trust. He is cur-rently on the Legislative Steering Committee of the Washington Association of Counties.

Jamie cares about people, as demonstrated by his par-ticipation in civic affairs of all types, from supporting families and agriculture, to raising money for the 4th of July fireworks. Let’s keep him.

nancy DeVauxSan Juan Island

Uniquely qualified;Hughes in Dist. 2

I want to share with you my very positive experience working with Rick Hughes for the past five years. We serve together on the Orcas

By Jim Hooper

Our county economy: part of the fabric of our lives. How the economy performs affects our own life-

style and the funding for public services. Availability of the public services we want affects our quality of life.

Our desires for quality of life affect the priorities we set for our governments, and those priorities affect the econo-my. What are the five key attributes about our economy that we should remember?

No. 1: Our county population is continuing to grow at a rate of about 1 percent per year. We are an older population than other counties in the state; our median age in San Juan County is 53 (second highest in the state); 50 percent of our population is age 53 or higher.

The state median age is 35. Since the 1980s, most of the growth has been in the over-50 age group; forecasted growth is also in the over-50 age group.

No. 2: Private business appears to be growing, reaching the pre-recession levels of 2006. The county’s combined gross business income (GBI) across all sectors is $527 million. Our four largest “sectors” in 2011 are the same as they were in 1994: retail trade, construction, professional & technical services, and accommodations/dining. They represent 71percent of the county’s combined GBI. While the four sectors are the same, the professional & technical services sector grew significantly and moved up to third in 2011 from fourth in 1994.

While not a defined “sector”, tourism contributes to, and is supported by sectors that include retail trade, con-struction, accommodations/dining, arts/entertainment/recreation, professional & technical services, and agri-culture. One indicator of tourism, hotel/motel tax receipts, shows 2012 levels above previous years.

No. 3: The real estate mar-ket is turning around. Home

sales in 2012 were at twice the level of home sales in 2011.

No. 4: Two indicators of income are quite different for our county. “Personal income per capita”, which includes wages as well as investment income, divi-dends, and other passive income, is second highest in the state. Passive income is likely realized by older residents. Average annu-al wages for employed persons in the county, in contrast, are

among the lowest in the state. No. 5: Most of the jobs in our county are in the top four

private sectors, identified above. Those four sectors repre-sent about 42 percent of the wages earned in the county, and by inference, numbers of jobs. About 24 percent of the wages earned in the county, are in the public services sector, which includes schools, state and national parks, customs, and local government.

Whether we will have the infrastructure that future visitors and residents will need, such as ferry transportation and broadband, is a big question.

What will our economic future look like and how can we shape it? Those are the questions San Juan County residents are invited to discuss in the three sessions of the Community Conversation to be held during the first week in April. Please plan to attend and share your thoughts on the future of our economy.

— Editor’s note: Jim Hooper, president of the San Juan County Economic Development Council board of directors, has been a county resident for eight year. Retired from Hewlett-Packard, Hooper works at the Frontline Call Center office in Friday Harbor.

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Guest Column

Interwoven: economy, quality of life Local economy under the microscope in ‘Community Conversation’ No. 3; at FHHS, April 4, 6-9 p.m.

Contributed photo

Jim Hooper

Paid for by Lisa Byers for County Council, P.O. Box 806, Eastsound, WA 98245 [email protected]

Letters:Continued from page 6

See LETTERS, Page 8

Island Farmer’s Market board. Most of the board is made up of farmers and crafters who vend at the market. Rick is the excep-tion.

Over these years he has given his time generously and been a significant asset to the our market, though he has always had the least to gain from it. His insight as a business person has always been greatly appre-ciated. His loyal support of local agriculture and small island-based cottage busi-

nesses has been unflagging. He both has an opinion

to share and a willingness to work with and learn from others. As a potential rep-resentative of all of us, I feel great confidence in him.

Rick has the unique expe-rience of someone who has worked in business outside the islands, owned a busi-ness within them, as well as having loyally served on local boards, such as the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee, the San Juan County Ag Guild and the Orcas Farmer’s Market. I believe he both under-stands what makes the islands special and what it

takes for people to try to make a living here. This is an extremely important bal-ance to get right.

If my experience working with Rick is any indication of the kind of person he is, I can attest that he will work hard for everyone’s interest on all of the islands, just as he has done for many years for the local farmers, craft-ers, food vendors and small businesses of Orcas.

Christopher MorrisOrcas Island

— Editor’s note: Christopher Morris is president of Orcas Island Farmer’s Market board of directors.

Critics unaware, insincere, or both

Unless they are play-ing petty party politics, I fail to understand why Christopher Hodgkin (“No place for petty, partisan poli-tics”, guest column, March 20, pg. 7) and others have recently criticized the San Juan County Democrats for endorsing Lovel Pratt, Lisa Byers, and Jamie Stephens for County Council in the April 23 non-partisan elec-tions.

A “non-partisan elec-tion” is simply an election in which the party affilia-

tion of the candidates is not printed on the ballot. That’s all that our county charter and state law requires.

It does not prohibit can-didates in non-partisan races from soliciting the endorsement of a political party, nor prohibits parties from endorsing candidates in such races. In fact, party endorsements in non-parti-san races frequently appear in the official Washington state voter guide.

It is also important to emphasize that the following organizations have recent-ly endorsed candidates in non-partisan elections in Washington state: the San Juan County Republican Party (recommended, i.e. endorsed, Richard Sanders for Supreme Court) and the Washington State Republican Party (Richard Sanders for Supreme Court). Democrats have also endorsed candidates in

non-partisan elections. I doubt these critics are

unfamiliar with the prin-ciple of freedom of speech enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. But they are probably unfamiliar with the recent successful chal-lenge by the Republican Party of Sanders County, Mont., against the existing state law banning politi-cal parties from endorsing candidates in “non-partisan elections” for judicial posi-tions.

In its ruling in November 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th District ruled in favor of this chal-lenge, with its principal argument being that the ban was unconstitutional. It is telling that the four judges did not follow the party designation of the President who appointed them.

So why are these critics crying foul? It’s obvious they

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are simply playing politics in the good old American tradition that has worked so well for 237 years.

Bottom line is that our local politics are not divi-sive because of partisan involvement. They’re divi-sive because the issues are tough, the stakes are high, and some people have taken intractable positions on those issues. Removing party politics from the local scene will not ease that divi-siveness in the least.

DaviD DehlenDorfSan Juan Island

’Non-partisan’? Give me a break

Have you noticed the nasty political attacks com-ing from blogs on the right?

Now there’s a Political Action Committee. Their ad states that they are “non-partisan.” Yet the PAC was first announced on the SJC Republican website.

Who is funding this new Republican-supported “Trust Islanders?” This PAC doesn’t appear to be listed yet with the Public Disclosure Commission. But, the Republican Party’s site makes it clear that this PAC is devoted to raising money and spending big bucks to make sure the three candidates not endorsed by the Democrats win this race. How is this not a Republican endorsement? How is this non-partisan?

Meanwhile, the letters to the editors and the bloggers just keep on telling us how we’re all supposed to keep quiet and be good little non-partisan candidates and vot-ers.

The county’s prosecut-ing attorney has repeatedly stated the charter only man-dates the election itself be non-partisan. Meanwhile, the candidates are free to be endorsed. The parties (and anyone else) are free to give their endorsements. It’s called free speech. That’s how it works in all the other charter counties in Washington state that have non-partisan elections. So please quit the posturing and just drop the fig leaf already.

howie rosenfelDFriday Harbor

Litmus test for election? The CAO

In a recent letter Howie Rosenfeld asks if readers have “... noticed the nasty political attacks coming

from blogs on the right?” (See preceding letter).

Howie, you seem to exhib-it a common myopic ten-dency to assume that those critical of your policies are all a bunch of Republicans. We’re not.

I voted for President Obama twice. I’m a strong advocate of women’s abor-tion rights, gay marriage, legalizing pot (you get the picture). I am proud of my pesticide free veggie gar-den and my extremely fuel efficient imported small car (though I admit it doesn’t boast the ubiquitous blue peace sticker).

Howie, a few years ago you and Lovel Pratt had my support. But that has gradu-ally eroded, culminating with the critical areas ordi-nance debacle. Republicans are not responsible for you and Lovel losing your coun-cil seats. Independent, free thinking, hard working folks like me gave you and your policies the thumbs down. Folks like me, wor-ried for our child’s future

in San Juan County voted you out.

As we approach yet another pivotal election you can get all huffy about those darn Republicans, those ‘nasty’ right wing bloggers. But in the end, Lovel Pratt’s electability will once again come down to her (and your) dubious track record of bureaucratic dysfunc-tion.

Democrats, Republicans, Independents are seeing this. People from all politi-cal backgrounds are fol-lowing Trust Islanders, The Trojan Heron. We’re listen-ing to what the Common Sense Alliance, CAPR and others have to say.

We may not agree with everything they say. But we agree the CAO is a game changer. We agree that any elected county official asso-ciated with the critical areas ordinance must go.

Earth to Howie, “We” are Right, Left, Center.

Jay ibolDSan Juan Island

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C.A.T.S. and The Baker Boys prepare their annual Easter-

time goodies to perfect island Easter feasts and raise funds for the San Juan Community

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CALLING ALLARTISTS!

By Tom Kirschner

The Chamber is often the first contact for anyone interested in

San Juan Island, whether it is for visiting, relocating or business related questions.

And San Juan Island is for-tunate to have the chamber’s Visitor Information Center open seven days per week throughout the year, staffed by both chamber employees and our wonderful volun-teers. Approximately 17,000 people pass through the Visitor Information Center each year, where questions are answered, suggested routes around the island are discussed, and referrals are given to chamber Member Businesses.

Membership in your local chamber of commerce helps support the many annual events sponsored by the chamber, includ-ing the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Display, the Summer Arts Fair, the Oktoberfest Community Celebration, and the Island Lights Festival.

These events require lots of time and money, and the

only way we can contin-ue to spon-sor them is through the generosity of time and f i n a n c i a l

support received from our local business community and individuals.

For those businesses that are chamber members, many thanks for your con-tinued support. And for those businesses that are not yet chamber members, I would strongly encourage you to consider member-ship. Membership is also open to individuals wish-ing to support the chamber at only $50 per year.

My door is always open, and I would be happy to discuss the many benefits available to chamber mem-bers. The office is located at 135 Spring Street, or you can call me at 360-378-5240, or e-mail me at [email protected].

— Editor’s note: Tom Kirschner is executive direc-tor of the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce

Why membership mattersAs I See It

Tom Kirschner

Letters:Continued from page 8

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Home & Garden

Senior Donald Galt and junior C.J. Woods were named First Team All-League selec-tions, as the 2012-13 Friday Harbor boys basketball team proved that old adage still

rings true: to the victor goes the spoils.

Junior Otis Cooper-West earned all-league honors, as well, as a sec-ond team selection.

Undefeated in Northwest 1A/2B League play this past season, the Wolverines claimed their

first outright league cham-pionship in four years, finishing the year at 7-0 in league and 12-10 overall. Head Coach Rod Turnbull earned post-season honors as well, voted Coach of the Year by his league counter-parts on the heels of his 11th season at the helm of the boys basketball program.

Plagued by inju-ries in the latter stag-es of the season, the Wolverines 2012-13 campaign came to an early end follow-ing back-to-back losses in the first round of post-sea-son play. The team entered the playoffs with a patchwork start-ing lineup after senior Collin Williamson,

one of the team’s leading rebounders and top scorers, suffered a season-ending injury to his right hand. Woods was also unavail-able for post-season play after fracturing his left hand near the end of the regular season.

Friday Harbor was also honored with the league Team Sportsmanship Award.

Two members of the Friday Harbor girls basketball team earned all-league honors as well.

Junior Tabatha Keane, the team’s leading scorer, was named to the Northwest 1A/2B All League team, and senior Jean Melborne earned honorable mention.

The Wolverines ended the 2012-13 sea-son at 1-6 in league, and 4-16 overall. Friday Harbor and Mount Vernon Christian were each honored with a share of the league Co-Sportsmanship Award.

— Scott Rasmussen

Bounty of B-ball awards Galt, Woods earn first-team all league awards; Turnbull named league ‘Coach of the Year’

Journal file photo

Tabatha Keane

Journal file photo

C.J. Woods

Journal file photo

Donald Galt

Journal photo / Scott Rasmussen

Coach Rod Turnbull provides instructions to his play-ers during a hotly contested game at home.

A goal a game equals mixed resultsTwo weeks into the season and

the Friday Harbor boys soccer team is stuck on the number “one”, having yet to score more than one goal in a single game.

One proved good enough to tally two wins, as the Wolverines downed Coupeville March 16 and

defeated Bush High School by the same score a week later.

But with only four goals in six matches, the Wolverines are 2-4 and in search of more ammuni-tion on the offensive end. They were shutout 2-0 against region-al 1A rival Mount Baker, Friday, at home.

NextThe Wolverines play three

consecutive matches at home; Sedro Woolley, Thursday, 4:30 p.m., Nooksack Valley, Saturday, noon, and Meridian, April 9, 4:30 p.m.

Michael Hoeller dribbles down field in Friday Harbor’s March 12 win over Coupeville.

Journal photo / Scott Rasmussen

Wednesday, March 27

Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong , 7-9 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

School Band Concerts, 7 p.m., SJ Community Theatre, free. The tal-ents of Friday Harbor high school, middle school on display in back-to-back free per-formances. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org.

Thursday, March 28

Get Crafty: Duct Tape Messenger Bags, 3:15-4:15 p.m., library, free. Creativity, duct tape come together in creat-ing a messenger bag for school; grades 5-8. Materials supplied. Light refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.

Lavendera Thursdays: Guided Meditation, 6:30 p.m., Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., free. Slow down, breathe deep in one-hour guided meditation drop-in class. Info, 378-3637, www.lavendera-dayspa.com

‘A Number’, 7:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, free admis-sion, donations encour-aged. Island Stage Left’s production of Caryl Churchill’s psycho-logical thriller...” What makes you unique?”. Info; 378 5649, www.islandstageleft.org. (Performances Thurs-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 4 p.m.)

Adult Dodgeball , 7-9 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Friday, March 29

Good Friday Service , 6:30 p.m., Calvary Church,

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Fridayn March 29- Friday Harbor Egg-Dying

Party, 5 p.m., Friday Harbor Fire Station. Children of all ages can help dye and deco-rate nearly 2,000 eggs for the annual Easter egg hunt at Jackson Beach on Sunday.

n Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Turnbull gym, free. For teens 12 and up. Bring a flashlight and basket for a night of games and an Easter egg hunt. The hunt is sponsored by Island Rec. For more info. 378-4953.

Saturdayn March 30-Roche Harbor Egg-Dying

Party, 1 p.m., Outside Lime Kiln Cafe. Children of all ages can help dye and deco-rate eggs for the annual Easter egg hunt in

the Hotel de Haro gardens on Sunday. For more info. 360 378-2155.

n Elegant Edibles “Eggsquisite” Fundraiser Bake Sale, 9 a.m.- noon, Community Arts Theater Society (C.A.T.S) present the annual bake sale at San Juan Community Theatre. Features a raffle draw-ing in which winners receive home delivery of flowers once a month for a full year.

Easter Sundayn Easter Service & Celebration, 9:30

a.m., SJ Community Theatre. Sponsored by Calvary San Juan, service features musical guest Josiah James, testimonials, Easter message by Pastor Joe Gamez. Childcare available. Info, 378-7268, www.calvarysanjuan.com.

n March 31- Firefighters’ Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. sharp, 1 can of food for the food bank per child, ages 0-12. Join the San Juan Firefighters’ 25th Annual Easter Egg hunt at Jackson’s Beach. For more info. call 378-5448.

n March 31- Easter Egg Hunt, Meet the Easter bunny, 12:30 p.m. The annual Easter Egg Hunt begins at 1 p.m. Roche Harbor Village in front of the Hotel de Haro. For more info call (360) 378-2155.

n For various church service listings: see San Juan Public Library’s calendar at www.sanjuancalendar.com.

Journal photo / Scott RasmussenAnd they’re off. With colorful bags and buckets aplenty, Easter egg enthusiasts of all ages gather at Jackson Beach for San Juan Island Firefighters’ 26th Annual Easter Egg hunt.

Easter and the Full Moon:Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth, of bunnies and

eggs and lambs and Easter.Easter, perhaps the most holy day of the Christian calendar, was

defined by an early Roman Catholic Church council as the first Sunday after the full moon, after the first day of Spring, March 20.

So, Easter comes early this year, and it’s time to start dreaming of marshmallow chicks and chocolate rabbits.

Bunnies and flower-colored eggs will again be in evidence throughout the San Juan Islands as the legend of bunnies deliver-ing eggs (and candy!) to children once again reminds us all of spring-time renewal, of budding trees and flowers, and of sum-mer on the way.

As in the past, there will be Easter-egg hunts at Jackson’s Beach (remember to bring an item or two of canned food for Friday Harbor Food Bank), and at Roche Harbor, and egg-painting at the Friday Harbor Fire Station and at Roche Harbor as well. Check out the details below.

And here’s a tip to remember, boys: your little league batting average will suffer if you bite the ears off your sister’s chocolate rabbit.

Island Stage Left’s current production, “A Number” by British playwright Caryl Churchill, is quite different from previous offerings of the local company, according to co-founder and director Helen Machin-Smith.

Not difficult for the audience to grasp, perhaps, but dif-ficult to stage, since there are no stage directions and the dialogue has no punctuation.

A Number, written in 2002, uses human cloning as a device to examine a parent’s communication with, love for, and alienation from his children. It has been called a psy-chological thriller, but may be more akin to something an avant garde playwright like Samuel Beckett might pen for Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone.

The “hero” (“Salter,” played by Daniel Mays) has had a son cloned — more than once — after his wife’s suicide. Much of the play involves the interaction of the father with the original son and the first clone (both played by Erik Gratton). As the first three play out their unhappy parts, counterpoint is provided by a third cloned son (also played by Gratton) who lives an appar-ently happy, fulfilled life as a parent of three children.

Machin-Smith thinks a line from German “storm and stress” poet/playwright Friedrich Schiller gives insight into the drama: “It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.”

“A Number” will, as always, be presented free (dona-tions accepted) by Island Stage Left at the San Juan County Fairground from March 21 to April 21. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 4 p.m.

— Steve Wehrly

That’s right. Mention you saw the

notice here and receive 50 percent off the applica-tion fee for Friday Harbor’s Summer Arts Fair 2013. Celebrating its 15th

year, the annual summer arts fair, sponsored by San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, is the weekend of July 20-21.

The yearly event features arts, crafts, food, music and more, all taking place over two days outside the historic San Juan County Courthouse, in Friday Harbor.

Space is limited, with only 50 dedicated spots for artists and vendors. Any Northwest artist may apply. Contact Rebecca Parks, chamber events coordina-tor, at 360 370-5177, or, [email protected].

The name of the show seems traditional enough. Yet the lineup that’s set to take the stage at San Juan Community Theatre is anything but.

Standout saxophonist Steve Treseler of Seattle will no doubt be the marquee performer at a benefit performance for Friday Harbor’s Band Families and Friends, entitled “Jazzin’ it up in Friday Harbor”, Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. But Treseler will have plenty of help in banging out those ‘ol jazz standards from some of the island’s finest, and freshest, musicians.

Joining Treseler on stage for the evening’s jazzy fund-raiser will be Friday Harbor’s own One More Time Band, and the Friday Harbor High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Matt Frost.

Tickets are $15 for adults, and $5 for student reserved. The Community Theatre box office is open Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.sjctheatre.org.

The leader of the Steve Treseler Group, Treseler, who jazz.review.com calls “a bona fide player in the arena of straight-ahead jazz”, is also a member of the Jim Knapp Orchestra, the Wayne Horvit’s Washington Composers Orchestra, and the Seattle Minimalist Ensemble.

In addition to being a noted rising star in the world of modern jazz, Treseler is a music teacher, and both the University of Idaho and Central Washington University are using his new textbook, The Living Jazz Tradition: A Creative Guide to Improvisation and Harmony, in their respective courses and classrooms. For more info, 378-3211, or www.sjctheatre.org.

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A ‘whodunit’ in debut; an author by the ‘Bay’

Former San Juan islander Clyde Curley tackles the always provocative “Who Dunnit?” genre with a debut murder-mystery novel that’s earning critical acclaim.

Curley, a former English instructor, who, along with wife Susan, now resides in Bellingham, was awarded Honorable Mention in the category of general fic-tion for “Raggedy Man” at the 2013 Great Northwest Book Festival. He will be at Griffin Bay Bookstore April 6, at 7 p.m., to talk about the book.

Set in familiar surround-ings of Portland, Ore., the narrative unfolds on the heels of the mysteri-ous death of an errant son of one of the city’s most prestigious families. It traces an investigation by a pair of detective’s, aided by one of the detectives bookstore-owning brother, as they try to unravel clues to the young man’s death and zero in on a varied list of suspects, including members of the man’s own family.

Elegant Edibles, ‘Eggsuisite’ event

Here’s you’re chance to hit a tasty trifecta without even going to the races.

The annual fundraising event known as “Elegant Edibles”, sponsored by CATS (Community Arts Theatre Society) features a chance to bring home yummy holiday treats, win a year-long deliv-ery of flowers to your home, and provide support for San Juan Community Theatre all at the same time.

Activity at Elegant Edibles gets underway at the the-atre at 9 a.m., and runs until noon. Featured items include dozens of home-made treats prepared by members of CATS, such as breads, coffee cakes, sauces, jellies and jams, an array of delectables served up just in time for an Easter brunch at home.

The event also includes a raffle drawing wherein the lucky holder of the winning ticket will earn a delivery of flowers to their home each month for a year. Proceeds from the event help fund the theatre’s programs and operations. For more info, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org.

A workshop one may ‘lichen’ a lot

The wonderful world of lichens will be in the spot-light in a pair of back-to-back workshops on Lopez and San Juan islands, April 13 and April 14, respectively.

Co-sponsored by San Juan Nature Institute and Bureau of Land Management, each day-long workshop, led by Fred Rhoades, features a field trip to gain first-hand familiarity with vari-ous local lichens (bring a brown bag lunch) and a pre-field trip classroom introduction to the sub-ject.

Fee for the workshop is $50, in addition to the cost of a recommended textbook, $15. Participants meet at the Friday Harbor Labs Lecture Theater for the San Juan workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and at Lopez High School for the Lopez event, which includes a field trip to Pt. Colville.

Register online at www.sjnature.org, or call 378-3646 for info.

Speede to discuss primates in peril

Renowned primate advo-cate Dr. Sheri Speede will talk about her work and efforts on behalf of imper-iled chimpanzees and goril-las of Cameroon as part of a special presentation Saturday, March 30, at the Shaw Island Community Building, beginning at 1 p.m.

Founder of the Great Ape advocacy organization, In Defense of Animals-Africa, and author of “Almost Human: What 73 Chimpanzees Taught Me About Life, Love and Connection,” Speede lived side-by-side in Cameroon, Africa, from 1998-2011 on a mission to ensure the sur-vival of endangered chim-panzees and gorillas. Her book, which recounts those experiences in vivid detail, is due out later this year.

Working in concert with the government of Cameroon, Speede and her staff created a sanctuary for chimpanzees orphaned by the devastating effects

of the ape-meat trade that prevails in many parts of Africa, from where they also provide care to gorillas and chimpanzees still living free in Cameroon’s forests.

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Dancer extraordinaire Savannah Fuentes returns to Friday Harbor for an eve-ning of Flamenco, April 6, at the Grange, beginning at 8 p.m.

Fuentes will be accom-panied by acclaimed Gypsy singer Jesus Montoya and guitarist Pedro Cortes.

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’Jazzin’ It Up’: Benefit Concert, 7 p.m., SJ

Community Theatre. Benefit performance for Band Families and Friends features Seattle saxophonist Steve Treseler, The One More Time Band, FHHS Jazz Band. Tickets; $15 adults, $5 stu-dents. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org. (See story, page 12).

Family Film Night: ‘Mr.

Magorium’s Wonder Emporium’, 7 p.m., library, free. Dustin Hoffman stars in bittersweet comedy, co-stars Natalie Portman. Rated G. Light refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, 8:30-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym, free. Ages 12-18; bring flashlight, court shoes for indoor games. Sponsored by Island Rec. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

‘A Number’, 7:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, free admission, donations encouraged (See listing, pg. 11).

Saturday, March 30

Scooter & Trike Time, 5-6:30 p.m., fairgrounds. Helmets required. Drop-in fee, $3 per person, $8 fam-ily. Under age 10 accom-panied by an adult. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Youth Book Club: ‘Nim’s Island’, 6 p.m., library, free. Screening of classic film based on book by Wendy Orr. Club registra-tion required, for children grades 5-8. Members receive a free copy of the book to read prior to film showing. Light refresh-ments courtesy of Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.

Family Open Skate, 7-8:30 p.m., fairgrounds. BYO hel-mets and skates. Drop-in fee, $3 per person, $8 family. Under age 10 accompanied by an adult. Info, 378-4953.

‘A Number’, 7:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, free admission, donations encouraged (See listing, pg. 11).

Sunday, March 31

Easter Service & Celebration, 9:30 a.m., SJ Community Theatre. Sponsored by Calvary San Juan, service features musical guest Josiah James, testimonials, Easter message by Pastor Joe Gamez. Childcare available. Info, 378-7268, www.calvary-sanjuan.com.

‘A Number’, 4 p.m., Fairgrounds, free admission, donations encouraged (See listing, pg. 11).

Saturday, April 6

Free Music Workshop, 2 p.m., SJCT. Free lecture/demonstration: ‘History Sings, An Exploration of 19th Century Music’, fea-tures folk duo Jay Unger & Molly Mason, and San Juan Island’s Mike Vouri and Mike Cohen. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org.

Folk duo Ungar & Mason, 7:30 p.m., SJCT. Acoustic folk duo perform Appalachian, Cajun, Celtic fiddle tunes, and originals. Tickets: $24 adults, $12 student reserved, $5 RUSH. Info, 378-3210, www.sjcthe-atre.org.

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By Howard Schonberger Journal columnist

I never thought I would be blown away by the winner of the pope’s election last week.

But when I saw Francis coming out of that white-smoke filled room last week and got the word of his saintly man-ner, I was a celebrant.

It’s not that I didn’t hold the Catholic church in high esteem. When I was a 12-year old carrier for the Omaha Bee News back in the early ‘30s, I was working for one of William Randolph Hearst’s newspapers. It was tough going up against the Omaha World Herald. Hearst was a tough boss and he expected his employes to make every sacrifice.

For example, when the newness of the Bee wore off and new subscriptions became almost impossible to obtain, the Bee told carriers they were going to be getting one extra paper added to their subscriber-list draw each month and… “Sell it or eat it”.

On weekday evenings, it wasn’t so bad, as I could sell

copies to workers getting off the trolleys on their way home (copies cost only 3 cents during the week and occasionally I even got to keep change from a nickel). Sundays were a different story.

I had to deliver my route, about 20 square blocks, and the only traffic was St. Margaret Mary’s Parish, at early mass. I wasn’t about to lose 7 cents a copy (as the big paper with color comics and America Weekly cost 10 cents apiece).

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It worked, at first. But a few weeks later, as my number of papers for sale increased, the Father came over and asked me to wait around after I finished selling my extras.

He was from Ireland, and he asked me to come to his home across the street from the church for a cup of hot chocolate. It was summertime. I joined him in his garden.

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The search committee didn’t have far to look for a perfect fit. Richard Ledford was, as they say, chomping at the bit.

“The easiest thing for me to do would have been to stay retired, I love it,” Ledford said. “But how often does a 70-year-old man get an opportunity to go back and com-plete his life’s calling?”

Ledford began tour of duty No. 2 as leader of the Friday Harbor football program last week, accepting an offer that puts him back on the sidelines. He succeeds Darrin Scheffer, a former Ledford assistant, who stepped after six seasons at the helm.

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record of 43-20 in six seasons at the helm, highlighted by back-to-back appearnances at the state state semifinals, said job one is recruiting more players and reaffirming a com-mitment to the “Max 4” weight training, a regimen which he himself developed.

“We’ve got some good kids,” he said “We just need some more of them. I will be actively recruiting players, as always.” — Scott Rasmussen

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That was the beginning of a long friendship. Even though we played football against Father Flanagan’s Boystown and Creighton, we have always admired the history and leg-ends of faith, art and sacrifice of the church, despite the fact that, like any institution, imperfections do occur. Now, Pope Francis is like a breath of fresh air.

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Johns named to Dean’s ListFriday Harbor’s Connor Johns was

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Johns, Friday Harbor High School Class of ‘09, will graduate from Carroll College, located in Helena, Mont., with a Bachelor of Arts in business finance in May. Conner Johns

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Permit Number

Project Description

Tax Parcel Number Project

Location and Island Applicant/Agent Name

and Address Date of

ApplicationDate

CompleteOther

Required Permits*

Existing Environmental

Documents

SEPAThreshold

Determination

End Date for SEPA

Comments

Project CommentsEnd Date**

Hearing Body

Hearing Place

Hearing Date

PSJ000-12-0005

Bayhead Marina parking expansion retaining wall and boat launch

relocation

262250019; 372 Killebrew Lake

Rd; Orcas Island

Bret Thurman; c/o F. Shaw; PO Box 2112

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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IslandersBankAdmin

4/19/13

PSP000-13-0001

Create 2 lotsfrom 1

173123007Shore Drive Veneda Trail Orcas Island

Michael & Cassandra Whellams

PO Box 364 Orcas, WA 98280

3/18/13 3/18/13 - - exempt - 4/17/13 - - -

PPROV0-13-0010

VacationRental

251244002482 West Park Ln

Lopez Island

Richard O’Connell 943 16th Ave. E

Seattle, WA 98112 3/20/13 3/20/13 - - exempt - 4/17/13 - - -

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained generally 7 days prior to the public hearing from CD&P at the address above.

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

SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring to comment on the Threshold Determination can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later than the comment date specified above. The Threshold Determination may be appealed by submitting a written statement of appeal along with the basis for the appeal and a fee to CD&P within 21 days after the end of the SEPA comment period.

Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice of Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in the public hearing or desires a copy of the decision for this project may do so by requesting such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing.

* As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. (Suggested 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. SJ757429 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, MARCH 27, 2013

AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CRITICAL

AREA ORDINANCES; AMENDING ORDINANCE 1-2013

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 Regarding the Effective Date of Critical Area Ordinances. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Sec- ond Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 beginning at 10:15 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 Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliber- ate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The pro-

posed Ordinance 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 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 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. Summary: This ordinance amends the effective date of critical areas regulations which were adopted in December 2012 with the passage of Ordinanc- es 26-2012, 27-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012. The effective date of these ordinances was changed from March 2013 to April 1, 2013 with the adop-

tion of ordinance 1-2013. The ordinance now proposed would further extend the effective date of the critical areas regulations adopted in 2012. A new effective date, if any, will be determined following the public hearing.The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinanc- es.aspx. A copy of the proposed Or- dinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or Planning Coordinator Shi- reene Hale 360-378-2354.LEGAL NO. SJ467303Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. March 27, 2013.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTONIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF

KITSAPIn the Estate of:DAVID B. RICHARDSON,

Deceased.NO. 13 4 00217 4PROBATE NOTICE TOCREDITORS(RCW 11.40.030)The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Per- sonal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the man- ner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Rep- resentative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with thecourt in which the probate pro- ceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this

time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the deceased’s probate and nonprobate assets.DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION:March 27, 2013/s/ Shiela M. McIntireShiela M. McIntirePersonal RepresentativeSHERRARD McGONAGLE TIZZA- NO, P.S.By: /s/ Roger D. SherrardRoger D. Sherrard,WSBA#6282Attorneys for Personal Representa- tiveAddress for Mailing or Service:19717 Front Street NEPO Box 400Poulsbo, WA 98370LEGAL NO. J467412Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. March 27, April 3, 10, 2013.

San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provi-sion 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 WASHINGTONIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF

SAN JUANIN PROBATE

In The Matter of The Estate of BETTY J. McBAIN,Deceased. PROBATE NO. 13 4 05020 8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Repre- sentative or the attorney of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of

this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NO- TICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: 3/8/2013DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 3/20/2013Dated this 28th day of February, 2013./s/ Frank E. McBain, Jr.Personal Representative Attorney for the Estate:Diana G. Hancock, WSBA #29325175 Village RoadP.O. Box 160 Lopez, WA 98261(360) 468-3871LEGAL NO. J465966Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. March 20, 27, April 3, 2013.

NOTICE OFCOMMUNITY MEETING

DATE & TIME: Friday, May 10, 2013, 9:30 AMMEETING LOCATION: Orcas Hotel, Parlor Room, 18 Orcas Hill Rd, Or- cas, WA 98280PROJECT LOCATION: 65 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas, WA 98280PROJECT DESCRIPTION: AT&T Mobility proposes to replace existing 60’ flagpole with a new 60’ stealth flagpole that includes an unstaffed AT&T telecommunications facility. Associated equipment will be located on the ground near the base of the new flagpole and screened by a 6’ cedar fence. APPLICANT CON- TACT: AT&T Mobility, c/o Leslie Bradley, Westower, 7525 SE 24th Street, Suite 500, Mercer Island, WA 98040, 206-236-4118, ext 223, [email protected] NO. S466168Published: The Journal of the San

Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2013.

OPALCO Board NomineesOPALCO’s Committee on Nomina- tions has named the following candidates for two Board of Director position openings in OPALCO’s District 3 (serving Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles Islands): Michael Karp, Jim Lett and Bob Myhr; and the following candidate for one position opening in OPALCO’s District 4 (serving Shaw, Bell, Canoe and Crane Islands): John Bogert. In addition, the following candidates were nominated by petition for the two position openings in District 3: Jerrold R. Gonce and L. Dwight Lewis. All members will vote for positions in all districts at the annual meeting May 4, 2013, or by ab- sentee ballot. For more information, contact Bev Madan at 376-3549.LEGAL NO. SJ467115Published: The Journal of the San

Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. March 27, 2013.

San Juan CountySAN JUAN COUNTY PHD 2013 NO- TICE OF PUBLIC MEETING RE- GARDINAG SALE OF OLD INTER ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER BUILD- ING AND PROPERTY LOACTED AT 550 SPRING ST. The property consists of a building and property. A public hearing will be held on March 20, 2013 at 5 PM at 1079 Spring Street to discuss the surplus and sale and surplus and lease of the property aforementioned.LEGAL NO. J459962Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. March 20, 27, 2013.

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Healthy lunch: variety of sandwiches, fresh fruit, desserts and beverages

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ANSWERS TO PUZZLES

Madison Renae (Greene) and Andrew Jacob Munson were married March 2 at the Bend Golf & Country Club, in Bend, Ore.

Born and raised on San Juan Island, Madison is the daughter of Mike and Wendy Greene, formerly of Friday Harbor.

She graduated from high school in Sisters, Ore., where the Greene family relocated after moving from Friday Harbor.

The newlyweds are resi-dents of Salem, Ore., where Madison is enrolled in

college and is pursuing a career in the medical field, and Andrew works for the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Contributed photo Newlyweds Andrew and Madison Renae Munson.

What’s it take to be recognized as a “Real Hero” by the American Red Cross?

For Islanders Bank employees Lori Brown, Tony Fyrqvist and Cindy Mullis, it was saving a life.

Brown, Fyrqvist and Mullis were among the many people honored by the Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross at its annual “Real Heroes” Breakfast, March 21, hosted by Swinomish Casino and Lodge. More than 250 people attended the breakfast, in which those who have demon-strated heroism through extraordinary courage and life-saving skills are honored and celebrated.

The Red Cross Islands chapter represents Fidalgo, Whidbey and the San Juan Islands.

Brown, Fyrqvist and Mullis quickly teamed up and administrated CPR to bank officer Terry Clem after his heart stopped while he was at work at his desk a year ago in June. Clem’s life was saved because of the quick and effec-tive response of his fellow employees, according to San Juan Emergency Medical Service responders, who arrived at the scene shortly after Clem collapsed, and by the doctor that later treated him.

Roughly $16,000 was raised as part of the Real Heroes breakfast, an annual Red Cross fundraiser, and another $24,000 was donated by sponsors of the event. The $40,000 in donations will help support the Red Cross mission of

alleviating suffering in the face of emergencies by mobi-lizing the power of volunteers and, through the generos-ity of donors, according to the Islands Chapter’s Earlene Rothaughe. For more information about Red Cross Islands Chapter visit, www.redcross.org/wa/anacortes.

Contributed photo San Juan Island’s 2012 American Red Cross ‘Real Heroes’, from left; Cindy Mullis, Lori Brown, Tony Fyrqvist.

Top Ten for Friday Harbor: ‘Art Town’

AmericaTheBeautiful.com has selected Friday Harbor as one of ten “Favorite Art Towns” in the United States of America.

The artwork of local Friday Harbor artist Howard Rosenfeld is fea-tured in the listing. Friday Harbor is joined by such select spots as Carmel, The Hamptons and Hilton Head as great places to experience art. Check it out at http://bit.ly/15YZHaS.

This is the fourth recent national listing for the San Juan islands. Over the last

two years, the islands as a tourist destination has been recognized as number 2 in the New York Times’ world list, “41 Places to Go in 2011”; as number 3 in Travel + Leisure’s “Top 10 Islands - Continental U.S. & Canada”; and as number 3 in Lonely Planet's “Top Ten U.S. Destinations for 2013”.

Wedding Bells: Madison (Greene) & Jacob Munson

Red Cross honors ‘Real Heroes’ Brown, Fyrqvist, Mullis

Contributed photo“Elsie and Columbia” by Howard Rosenfeld.

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