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by CONSTANCE SEESpecial to the Sounder

Is the Pacific Northwest at risk of a mega-quake, magnitude 9.0 or greater or a dev-astating tsunami like Japan experienced in 2011? More than 15,000 died, 2,000 are still unaccounted for and thousands more were injured in that event.

Last month author Kathryn Schulz penned a New Yorker article about “The Big One.” Based on recently discovered tree ring research in the Pacific Northwest, and a collection of oral histories, her material focused on the danger of the eerily quiet Cascadia subduction zone, running offshore from Mendocino, Calif., north to Vancouver Island. It last erupted 315 years ago, result-ing in a new western U.S. coastline. Schulz went so far as to suggest that when the Cascadia zone does awaken, it will result in huge tsunami waves, and everyone along the Interstate 5 corridor will be “toast.”

Paul Bodin and Bill Steele are seismologists at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network based at the University of Washington Seismology Lab. Utilizing more than 300 seismic monitors, PNSN keeps a careful eye on their territory – the states of Washington and Oregon – while sharing information with scientists around the globe.

On July 31, Steele was interviewed on

NBC Seattle’s “New Day Northwest” pro-gram stating a major earthquake and a tsu-nami are coming to the Pacific Northwest. His forecast window ranged from tomorrow to 50 years from now. Steele said within that time period, Washington state has a 15 per-cent chance of a magnitude 8 or 9. Southern Oregon's risk he graded higher at 25 percent. On that same show, Steele suggested every-one prepare with storage food, medicine and water for at least two weeks, and at-risk com-munities should investigate building vertical evacuation towers.

When interviewed by the Islands’ Sounder, Steele’s associate Bodin was less dramatic. He found the New York article to be “over-blown” because “most of our populated areas are outside of the rupture zone.”

“Cascadia is like a stuck window,” he said. “You wonder whether it’s painted shut. I keep a close eye on it. Any earthquake out there would really get our attention. We would be doing better if we had more off-shore monitoring equipment.”

Last December, Congress approved a $5 million increase in spending to upgrade the Shake Alert System, a prototype alert program using a series of 300 seismic moni-tors plus the software and hardware needed

SEE TSUNAMI, PAGE 6

Forest school opens on Orcasby COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG

Editor/Publisher

When the woods are your class-room, the possibilities are endless.

Orcas kids will now have the chance to learn and grow in a nontraditional school setting: the forest.

A group of parents have formed the Orcas Island Forest School for kids ages 2 and 1/2 to 6 to par-ticipate in play-based, all-weather, outdoor early childhood educa-tion.

“Our daughter Alma is going into preschool, and there are lots of great options here, but we real-ized that if we really wanted this for our kids, we’d have to do it ourselves,” said founding member Andrew Youngren.

The initial discussions began

in May, and by August they had hired two teachers, secured a loca-tion and were a registered non-profit under the umbrella of Island Stewards, a 501(c)3 that helps new organizations dedicated to sustain-

able environmental stewardship. The school will be overseen by eight board members: Emily and Andrew Youngren, Hailey Averna, Heidi Bruce, Serena Burman, Ken Katz, Sara Lucia and Victoria

Shaner. “The enthusiasm from the very

beginning has been inspiring,” said Emily.

There will be a question and answer session about the new school on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the food co-op upstairs meeting room. All are welcome. Enrollment informa-

Is the Northwest really at risk for a tsunami?

Contributed photoAt left: The Orcas Island Forest School Board of Directors from left to right: Emily Youngren, Andrew Youngren, Hailey Averna, Serena Burman, Victoria Shaner, Sara Lucia and Ken Katz. Heidi Bruce is not pictured.

SEE FOREST, PAGE 6

A wild affair

Aaron Shepherd photoOrcas Islander Isabella Evans (at right) reaches for her chicken during the races at the San Juan County Fair. Did you win big at this year’s fair? If so, send us information about your ribbons and accomplishments.

People Share your ‘people’ news: Call us at 376-4500, or email [email protected] to submit news items about weddings, engagements, graduations, awards and more.

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Is the current warm spell, now lasting almost two years, due to variability of the weather, or is it evidence of climate change? Many in the Pacific Northwest have been asking this question for months.

On Thursday, Aug. 20, well-known University of Washington atmospheric scientist and author Cliff Mass will try to answer it in a timely Orcas Currents lecture on “Why is the Northwest so warm?” Accompanied by his usual plethora of weather maps and ocean-temperature charts, his presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the

Orcas Island Community Church on Madrona Street in Eastsound.

Mass favors the weather interpretation, saying that the warm spell can be traced to a high-pressure ridge that set up over the Pacific coast during the fall of 2013 and has remained stubbornly in place ever since, warming offshore waters.

But others dispute this explanation, claiming that recent Arctic warming has weakened the jet stream, accentuating its loops and folds — and that this is caus-

ing both the warming of the Northwest and the frigid air impacting North America east of the Rockies.

An accomplished pub-lic speaker with a weekly radio program on KPLU–FM, Mass writes a popular weather blog that people often consult before plan-ning outdoor activities. A month ago, he issued a blog on the same subject at his Aug. 20 lecture, which inter-ested attendees can consult beforehand: http://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2015/07/why-is-northwest-so-warm.html.

This Orcas Currents event is cosponsored by Coates Vineyards, Eastsound Water Users Association and Orcas Island Public Library.

Afterward, there will be a reception with light refresh-ments. As always, admission is free.

Mass lecture: ‘Why is the Northwest so warm?’by COLLEEN STEWARD

School Garden Keeper

The original school gar-den area has been “rest-ing” for a couple of years to replenish the soil and revi-talize its spirit.

It has produced joyously every year since 1995 and deserved the time off. But

now, it’s time to wake it up, clean it up and the whole community is invited to be part of it!

The work will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 and fresh pizza from our garden cob oven will be served around 1:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to help and party! Dress to get dirty

and bring water, tools and gloves.

The area will become an oasis for pollinators and perennial plants, a place for wildflowers, swaths of color, butterflies, bees and hum-mingbirds. These plants will help keep the whole gar-den in good health as they mature year after year. It will also be a beautiful place for living art in every sea-son and an educational tool for ornamental and florist plants.

If you have any questions, contact [email protected]. Read all about the school garden – then and now – at http://www.orca-sislandf2c.org/the-school-garden.

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For the second year, the Orcas Island Community Foundation has received national recognition for its philan-thropic work. According to CF Insights, a national founda-tion research organization, OICF ranked #6 in the U.S. for “Gifts per Capita,” and #19 for “Most Active Grantmakers.” CF Insights surveyed 280 community foundations through-out the country to assess granting and community impact. They tracked “Most Active Grant makers,” “Most Gifts per Capita” and “Most Activity.” View the full CF Insights report for 2014 on OICF’s website, www.oicf.us. OICF’s annual Report to Community is Sept. 10 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online or at the OICF office.

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Visitors to Orcas Island frequently expect to see the charismatic and playful orca whales that reside in the Salish Sea. A species that is less frequently sighted is the minke whale, a small, shy rorqual that makes its home around the islands.

If you visit Indian Island or kayak the rocky shores of Or-cas Island you may see from 2 to 5 squat black birds with striking orange-red feet and bills. These birds are black oystercatchers. The name oystercatcher is a misnomer – oystercatchers rarely, if ever, eat oysters. They consume local intertidal invertebrates like mussels, barnacles, and limpets. Black oystercatchers slide their long beaks into open shells and consume the creature inside.

Oystercatchers are indicator species – the presence of oystercatchers is a characteristic of a healthy eco-system. Oystercatchers are excellent ecological bell-wethers because they are highly sensitive to ecosystem disruptions and � uctuations. Pollution and runoff affect these birds, but human disturbance is the most harmful. Oystercatcher nests are less nests than scatterings of gravel along rocks, with 2-3 eggs. The nests are always on islands. Oystercatchers are ferocious about these nests, driving away bald eagles and � ocks of scavenging seagulls if they are within an oystercatcher’s territory. Despite their ostensibly bold nature, nesting oyster-catchers feel far more threatened by people and human activity will prompt oystercatchers to quickly abandon their eggs.

Black oystercatchers frequently breed on Indian Is-land in Fishing Bay. While these birds are engaging and energetic, they need to remain undisturbed to protect their nest and care for their young. On Indian Island, fol-low the paths and any instructions given by guides. If you see black oystercatchers along the shore, be sure to give them their space!

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The following was submitted by the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.

On Monday, Aug. 10, three judges at the Court of Appeals upheld the county’s four critical areas ordinance that was started in 2006 and adopted in 2012. The 30-page court decision doesn’t make for light reading, but the subject is among the most important and controversial activities of local government – land use.

Prosecuting Attorney Randall Gaylord praised Deputy Prosecutor Amy Vira and the staff who vigorously defended the ordinances against challenges made by experienced and seasoned land use lawyers. Gaylord said that the huge number of issues and the record developed over six years made this the most difficult land use case the office has handled.

Gaylord said, “My hope for the parties and the commu-nity is that they are satisfied by the fact that seven decision makers have now ruled that the county used a reasoned, logical and legal approach to these regulations.”

“Critical areas” are wetlands, areas that feed aquifers for potable water, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, floodplains and geologically hazardous areas. The chal-lenged ordinances imposed limits on development near critical areas and require buffers based upon a comprehen-sive study of the effect of development near critical areas.

This is the third decision upholding the regulations. The first decision was made by three members of the Growth Management Hearings Board.

Gaylord said two organizations with opposing views on the adopted ordinances presented their case to the County Council and then to the Growth Board and then to the courts. The Friends of the San Juans raised 52 issues for review and Common Sense Alliance raised 27 issues for review. Orcas Island resident John Evans and San Juan Island resident William Wright also raised issues to the Growth Board. The Growth Board found in favor of the challengers on a few issues.

The next level of appeal was to the Superior Court where Judge Donald Eaton issued a “thorough memorandum” upholding the Growth Board on each issue raised.

Then the case continued to the Court of Appeals in Seattle where Friends and the Alliance renewed their objec-tions. The Court of Appeals directly addressed topics that were important throughout the adoption process. The court said the ordinances were not a “taking” contrary to the United States Constitution, because the buffers are like setbacks in zoning regulations where the owner retains

Court of appeals upholds CAOThe San Juan County

Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls.

Aug. 5• A wallet was recovered

at the Friday Harbor post office.

• A small skiff was report-ed stolen from Prevost Harbor on the north side of Stuart Island. The skiff was a 2010, 15-foot, blue aluminum Stabicraft. The vessel was entered into the law enforcement database as stolen. Canadian law enforcement was also con-tacted.

• Employees and patrons of the Lopez Island Library reported that subjects may be camping on the library grounds overnight. Extra patrols were requested.

• A Lopez Island woman reported that she has been receiving repeated sales calls from an unknown man soliciting prescription medications, despite her continuing requests that the caller stop calling her.

• An impaired driver was reported on A Street in Friday Harbor next to the ferry landing. The unknown male driver was seen operating a dark green Toyota pick-up truck, and the driver was slumped over the steering wheel with the vehicle parked.

• An Orcas Island man reported finding a tool in a public trash receptacle in Eastsound. No known property owner at this time.

• A deputy received a report of a boating accident that had occurred on July 27 in San Juan Channel. It was reported that a passen-ger on board a sailboat was hit in the head by the boom. The person sustained a head injury as a result of the accident.

• A deputy received a report of a traffic accident on Beaverton Valley Road at No. 2 Schoolhouse Road on San Juan Island. It was reported that a vehicle had hit a dog.

Aug. 6• A deputy responded to

a residence in Eastsound on a burglary alarm. The residence appeared to be secure with no forced entry. A false alarm notice was left at the residence.

• A deputy responded to Normandy Lane on Lopez Island for an unsafe dis-charge of a BB gun. The gun owner stated he test-fired his BB gun toward a tree and was not aware the projectile had traveled into

a parking lot where people were congregated. The vic-tims declined filing crimi-nal charges.

• A vehicle was found abandoned in Eastsound. Deputies were unable to locate the registered owner. The vehicle was impounded per Washington state law.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a report of threats made at the San Juan County courthouse. Suspect allegedly left the state.

• A deputy was dis-patched to an Eastsound address in regard to a verbal argument between two per-sons. No assault occurred, and both parties wished to stay together for the night.

Aug. 7• A deputy received a

report of theft and vandal-ism. The reporting person stated she left her iPad on her porch overnight and then found it damaged the next morning. She stated she also discovered an item missing from her garage. No suspects have been identified.

• A person fell on a boat that was tied in a slip in Friday Harbor.

• A deputy was dis-patched to an Eastsound address to investigate a hit-and-run that occurred in the 400 block of Market Street Eastsound. No sus-pect known. A report was taken.

• A deputy received a report of a domestic dis-pute in Friday Harbor. It was determined that those involved were having a ver-bal argument and no one had been assaulted.

• A Friday Harbor deputy was dispatched on a verbal domestic call. Upon arrival, after talking to both parties, it was determined that the problem had been solved.

• Deputies received a report of a domestic dispute on Roche Harbor Road. The parties involved were having a verbal argument, and it was determined that no one had been assaulted.

Aug. 8• A Lopez Island resident

discovered a county road sign was missing. The sign and post had been there earlier in the day.

• A woman reported that her car was hit while it was parked on Nichols Street in Friday Harbor. The damage was minor, and it is possible that the driver didn’t know the car was struck.

• A deputy received a report of a bike accident on

Roche Harbor Road. The biker was transported to the hospital by San Juan EMS.

• A deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding in Eastsound. The driver was found to have a suspended driver’s license in the third degree. A criminal citation was issued with a promise to appear in court.

• Deputies responded to a suspicious circum-stance in the Friday Harbor area. The caller reported finding a backpack inside their garage. When depu-ties arrived, a suspect was located inside the garage. The suspect had damaged items inside the garage and was arrested for burglary.

• A motorcycyle rider was stopped on Mount Baker Road for speeding 38 miles per hour in the post-ed 25 miles-per-hour zone. The driver had a suspended license and did not have a motorcycle endorsement.

• A deputy received a welfare check request on Douglas Road in Friday Harbor. It was reported that a person had been drinking and was uncon-scious on a neighbor’s lawn. The person was contacted and appeared to be okay.

• Deputies responded to Grover Street in Friday Harbor for an unwanted guest at a residence. The deputies assisted the home-owner with removing the person from the home.

Aug. 9• A deputy received

a report of vandalism in Harbor View Place in Friday Harbor. The victim report-ed that one of the steps on the porch was damaged by someone who came by her residence around midnight. Currently there are no sus-pects.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a dog at large at the Southend General Store. The dog was released to the owner, and the owner was given a notice of infrac-tion for dog at large.

Aug. 10• A deputy was dis-

patched to a civil complaint at a closed establishment on Orcas. The reporting party did not want to pursue the matter further after contact was made.

• A Lopez Island woman reported vandalism to her satellite TV receiver and telephone lines. The outag-es had been repaired, with both repair technicians tell-ing the reporting party that

the damage appeared delib-erate.

• A Lopez Village busi-ness reported an intoxicat-ed male acting erratically and frightening other cus-tomers. The man left the business with no further incident before a deputy arrived.

• A Lopez Island deputy was sent to the village on a report of a subject scream-ing. Witnesses reported a man walking down Lopez Road screaming at his CD player. The individual was not located in the area.

• Lopez Island deputies responded to a call of a woman armed with a shot-gun threatening to shoot her neighbor. The woman was still on site with the shotgun when deputies arrived. She was disarmed by the officers and arrested for assault with a firearm. No shots were fired, and no one was injured.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a theft from a vacation rental. Suspect was the estranged wife of the owner's son. Photos were collected from the rental and the area around the suspect's home. The inves-tigation continues.

• A deputy on San Juan Island made a traffic stop for a non-functional head-light. The driver was sub-sequently cited for driving while license is suspended in the second degree and warned for the headlight.

• A deputy was dis-patched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to an order violation. The reporting deputy searched the area but did not locate the suspect.

Aug. 11• A Friday Harbor man

reported that he left his wallet in his vehicle while he was having lunch. When he returned, the wallet was gone.

• A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a reported one-vehicle crash. It was not a crash, but the driver was subsequently arrested for DUI. The vehi-cle was impounded.

• Acting on a tip, a Lopez Island deputy arrested a 33-year-old transient woman on three local dis-trict court arrest warrants for failure to appear. She was transported to Friday Harbor and lodged in jail pending a court appear-ance.

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WWW.ISLANDSSOUNDER.COM Wednesday, August 19, 2015 • The Islands’ Sounder

If the tsunami comes, are you prepared?

Move the Library Fair back to Village Green

The island is down to very few folks who were born here on Orcas. There are a considerable number of people who have lived on the island for 20 to 70 years. Most folks move here because of the uniqueness of the island, which includes “traditions” like Olga Days, Island Hardware summer sale and free lunch, Fly In (first Saturday in August), Library Fair (second Saturday in August), San Juan County Fair (third week in August), just to name a few.

For years, visitors from all over the world and locals have been able to plan their year in advance. All of a sudden we have seen a move to do away with some of the things that made Orcas special. The Library Fair was held the first few years on Main Street in front of the Episcopal Church. Then It was moved to the grassy area of the Village Green in 1996 and it stayed there for many years. The park was an area to spread out in cool place. Since the move, each year there would be between 40 and 60 booths and as many as 15 food booths, many tables of books, a big silent auction and music almost all day, with a grassy area for the crowds. The farmers market would set up in the street for this one weekend a month. It is now in what “I” believe to be in a hot, dusty and cramped area. “Rumor” is that the Farmers

Market and the county will not let the Library Fair use the park, even for one weekend. Reason two is that the library manager wanted the library shown off. Once again, this is a “rumor.” I work in the village and many folks stop by my office and ask what happened to the Library Fair. When told where it moved to, most decide not to go there. My guess is that if you ask the “island folks and visitors” where they would like to see it, the Village Green would be winner by a large majority. The Library Fair is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the proceeds are used for library operations. It would be nice if the folks who are running the events on Orcas would consider bringing the Library Fair back to the Village Green.

John ErlyEastsound

Clarification to Macefield story

The headline for last week’s article about OPAL Community Land Trust moving the “Up” House was misleading, and the article did not tell the whole story. The Edith Macefield House may be donated to OPAL. For that to happen, indi-viduals will need to donate to the Kickstarter campaign. If the funds are not raised, the house may be demolished.

If donations reach $205,000 by Sept. 15, then OPAL will move the house to Orcas and renovate it as a permanently affordable home.

The house is famous because Edith Macefield refused a pur-ported $1 million offer forcing the Ballard Blocks Office and Retail Center to build around her home. When Disney/Pixar released the

movie UP, they did a promotional photo shoot of Edith’s house. As a result, many people have come to call this Seattle’s “Up House.”

This is a unique opportunity for Orcas Island to gain another affordable house and also to be part of preserving a much-adored build-ing with a unique history.

We hope that donors to this cam-paign will be people from all over the country.

If you know someone who cares about this house, its story or what it represents, please tell them about the campaign.

Go to www.Kickstarter.com and search for “Up House.”

Lisa ByersOPAL Land Trust

Black Lives Matter rallyOn Aug. 9, 17 Orcas residents

and one Seattle-based visitor gath-ered on the Eastsound Village Green in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter event in Seattle.

When I moved to Orcas from Brooklyn, N.Y., I had friends here and felt comfortable in my new community. I also felt discomfort over the lack of “diversity.” I felt a Black Lives Matter rally here was appropriate because there’s still a real lack of equal treatment in our country based on the color of our skin, and it seems to me that all our voices are important in fostering respect, equal treatment and equal-ity across the board. A rally here would honor and acknowledge the Black Lives Matter movement and provide an outlet for those not trav-eling to Seattle. I’m confident that the 18 of us at the rally represented many more in our community.

As white abolitionists of the

Editorial

The earthquake that will devastate Seattle and will destroy the coast of the Pacific Northwest could strike now or in 50 years ... or maybe 600 years.

The New Yorker reported that “when the giant fault-line along the Pacific Northwest ruptures, it could be our worst natural disaster ever. And it could happen in our backyard. What can one do with this information?In February we reported that the vast majority of the islands will not be inundated by tsunami water, but that our greatest obstacle will be surviving without power for a week.

The loss of Seattle and surrounding areas is truly terrifying and it leads to the question: what is to become of us? In the meantime, you can be prepared in any ways we can.Our recommendation is to purchase water purification tablets, which will enable you to drink safely from any water source. Other easy purchases are water to store, a spare flashlight

with extra batteries, a role of nylon rope, duct tape, hydrated, instant or canned foods, a small cook stove and sleeping bags. These are items that can also be helpful in long-term power outages.You can visit www.sanjuandem.net and click on “prepare” to find more detailed information on surviving a tsunami.Brendan Cowan, director of the San Juan County’s Depart-ment of Emergency Management, offers his help to any person, family, business or organization “who needs some help getting going.”You can contact Cowan by email at [email protected] or by phone at 370-7612.

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AlmanacTEMPERATURES, RAINFALL

ORCAS High Low PrecipAugust 10 74 57 —August 11 82 54 —August 12 81 57 —August 13 77 56 —August 14 62 54 .15August 15 63 56 —August 16 73 53 —

Precipitation in August: .20”Precipitation in 2015: 13.72”

Reported by John Willis, OlgaSUNRISE, SUNSET

Sunrise SunsetAugust 19 6:12 a.m. 8:18 p.m.August 20 6:13 a.m. 8:16 p.m.August 21 6:15 a.m. 8:15 p.m.August 22 6:16 a.m. 8:13 p.m.August 23 6:17 a.m. 8:11 p.m.August 24 6:19 a.m. 8:09 p.m.August 25 6:20 a.m. 8:07 p.m.

Public meetingsThurs., Aug. 20• Orcas Fire District Commis-sioners, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall.• OPALCO Board of Directors regular meeting, 8:45 a.m. Friday Harbor OPALCO office, 1034 Guard Street.

Tues., Aug. 25• Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting, 5 p.m., East side of Airport, at the end of Cessna Lane.

SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5

To read more about the tsunami risk in the northwest, see the story on page 1.


The following was submit-ted by the Exchange.

We have a big construc-tion update for you this

month: Island Excavating broke ground on Aug. 10. Thus begins the ‘clear-ing and grading’ phase of

the project, that will cre-ate a new, safer traffic pat-tern for the ORS transfer station, as required by our contract with the county. It also upgrades utilities and, importantly, provides a big flat building space for a new Exchange reuse facility.

Many have noticed and commented on recent tree removal. We assure you we love trees as much as you do, but the trees need to go to make way for the traf-fic improvements. We will re-plant the site beautifully when construction is done – promise. In fact, several of the island’s best landscap-ers have already volunteered their services.

The next phase is the Exchange building itself. We have determined that a

large metal building is the best way to go but we are working on a design that will best serve our needs. Preliminary designs have been sent to several firms that manufacture buildings (including pole-buildings, all-metal buildings and variations that use fabrics), and we are in discussions with all of them.

The team at ORS/The Exchange wants to update you, in person, on what we’ve been up to. Please join staff and the board of direc-tors on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Eastsound Firehall from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. We will discuss the progress and timeline for the road con-struction project, as well as the advancements and chal-lenges of designing a new Exchange reuse facility.

Come by to see draw-ings, discuss operational issues and more. We will

be collecting contact info from folks who want to vol-unteer and/or work at The Exchange. We will need staff, but we will need even more volunteers to help with everything from sort-ing items to helping with fundraising campaigns.

San Juan County Islanders pay the highest rates in the state to get rid of garbage. When you think about the amount of money and energy it takes to get our trash from here to a landfill way out in south-eastern Washington, it’s no surprise.

The fact that tons of that garbage are actually reus-able and never should leave the island makes this pretty absurd. And that’s why we are here doing what we can to promote a zero-waste future for Orcas Island (and rebuilding The Exchange).

What is garbage and what

is not garbage? Find out here: http://www.exchan-georcas.org/solid-waste/.

The Exchange is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on financial support by individual and commu-nity members. We have a small team that works hard to realize the vision of a zero-waste community on Orcas Island, but we need your help to make this vision a reality.

For a monthly dona-tion of just $5 or a one-time donation of $25, your efforts will go a long way in helping your local commu-nity to reduce the environ-mental impact of its waste stream and keep valuable goods in the households and businesses on Orcas Island where they belong.

Go to http://www.exchangeorcas.org/donate/ for more information.

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shepherd66. Conceited67. Gathers into

rope68. Arid

69. Remnant70. Rainbow ___71. Brickbat

Down1. Jellied garnish2. Grassy plain3. Monetary unit of

Pakistan4. Layers5. Abominable

Snowman6. Adjoin7. Deep sleep8. Comb stoppers9. Aleppo's land10. Loud11. Amscrayed12. Aged13. "___ bad!"

21. Not yet final, at law

22. "___ bitten, twice shy"

25. Astrological ram26. Fast talk27. Drooping29. Become

unhinged30. Chill31. Exchanges33. Intentional

periods of no food

34. "Come here ___?"

35. Chip away at37. Hawaiian tuber38. Attention40. Commanding

44. "___ Breckinridge"

45. Bound49. Bog51. Decree52. Asperity54. Gibberish55. "La Boheme,"

e.g.56. Plant tissue58. Assortment59. ___ balsam60. Emcee61. Commonly

rented item62. Ring bearer,

maybe63. Deception

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Answers to today's puzzle on page 16

1800s were crucial in ending slavery, so are white people crucial now in demanding equal rights for black com-munities, Indigenous com-munities, and for all people in our country who still suf-fer from unequal treatment, economic poverty and lack of representation.

I’m well aware that women in the U.S. still don’t receive the same income as men doing the same work. Being of Jewish heritage, I’m aware of the oppression and suffering of my family only a century ago. Emigrating to the U.S. from Eastern Europe, it wasn’t easy but it was easier for them, having white skin.

So I found myself moved to stand in solidarity with my brothers and sisters in black communities nation-wide. Our small group included people of Puerto Rican, Chinese, Japanese, Philippino, and Ojibwe heritage. We spoke from our hearts and talked about what we can do to support this effort going forward, speaking up, showing up, writing letters – whatever we can do.

If we were all togeth-er right now, and I had a glass in my hand, I would be lifting it to greater com-munication, understanding, respect and equality for all our neighbors, at home, across the U.S. and beyond our borders.

Sharon AbreuOrcas Island

Thank you, StormyI would like to express

my tremendous gratitude to Stormy Hildreth for her incredible and soulful per-formance at the benefit con-cert for the Salmonberry School.

Stormy, and her mother Chantelle Hildreth, orga-nized this event in support of Salmonberry’s efforts to purchase its school grounds. I would like to thank Chantelle for her enthusiastic and tireless efforts to manifest a full house, Grace McCune and Martin Lund for volunteer-ing their amazing musical talents in support of Stormy and Salmonberry, Paul Freedman for his eloquence in relating the Salmonberry story and quest and every-

one else who helped make this evening such a great success. I know that I speak for all when I extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone in the audience for their generosity and sup-port.

Pauline ShumanSalmonberry Board Chair

A letter to OPALCOI just wanted to let

Orcas Power and Light Cooperative know how dis-tressed I am by the con-stant increase in the facil-ity charge, and I would like to know precisely why this is happening. My husband and I are both mostly retired - I sell on eBay part time - and we are sincerely dis-tressed as we watch our bills go up month after month, while we struggle to use, and succeed in using, less electricity. Please check my account and you will see exactly what I am talking about!

My understanding is that this facility charge will con-tinue to increase for a num-ber of years, and I estimate it will top out for us, with our usage, at around $300 a month. Which is more than I pay for my mortgage. Something is wrong here. And this “revenue recovery add-on”? Do you people have accountants? Are you not able to accurately proj-ect your expenses? THAT charge simply adds insult to injury!

The current facilities charge of $38.90 is extor-tionate. I did some online research and found that most co-op’s facility charge is set and does not increase over time. Most charges that I saw were in the $15 to $30/month range. Why is our already so high and still increasing? Surely the population in the islands in not decreasing! How am I supposed to afford this never-ending increase on a fixed income, when YOUR charges are NOT fixed?

Jolie WheelingFriday Harbor

Mt. Grant beautyIt has been nice weather

for the last few weeks and the gate in the road to the summit of Mt. Grant was open to vehicles on a recent Sunday. The air was clear, so

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to process their data. When finished, it's expected to cost about $30 million and require an additional $16 million annually to main-tain.

“When this upgrade is complete, we should have information in seconds, not minutes,” Bodin said.

The majority of seismic monitors he watches are on land, but a few are stationed off the coast of Oregon at the Hydrate Ridge, 60 miles away, and at the Axial Seamount Volcano, 300 miles west of Cannon Beach.

Last fall, geologists Bill Chadwick and Scott Nooner announced a pending Axial volcano eruption. When it spewed lava in April, their predictions were confirmed. A boatload of scientists will join them on a close-up visit to the Axial this month.

While geologists are div-ing underwater looking for forecasting clues, geodesist Dr. Yehuda Bock is focus-ing on the skies. A tsunami risk assessment special-ist and lecturer working for the Scripps Institute of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif., Bock and his gradu-ate student Diego Melgar took data from the Japan quake combined with G.P.S. information to back-engineer the event. Diego was awarded the Annual Frieman prize honoring excellence in research for his paper.

“Diego replayed it (the Japan quake) as a real-time scenario and was able to use

that information to measure the uplift of the seafloor, then to determine how far inland it would hit,” Bock said. “He was quite accurate. I think maybe in 10 years we will have an extensive G.P.S. system. You need to figure out location and magnitude as fast as you can, because the clock is ticking.”

Accessing and correctly processing data fast is key for accurately forecast-ing a tsnuami's reach and destruction potential. The Tokohushu Japan quake was initially estimated to be a 7.2, but ended up as a 9.0, about 30 times more intense. The arriving waves were far higher than many vertical evacuation towers could handle.

A more controversial forecasting method poten-tially providing days or even weeks advance notice for earthquakes and tsunamis focuses on biological anom-

alies as precursors. Water buffalo, rats, cattle, pigs and crayfish are being watched for signs of “nervousness” in so-called “psychic animal” research abroad.

The county ’s Department of Emergency Management’s online map tool allows islanders to view the tsunami risk following a Cascadia quake. You can see the maps at http://sjcgis.org/tsunami-inundation/. According to Cowan, direc-tor of the DEM, this is the first time that the depart-ment has had a data-driven picture of how the tsunami will affect San Juan County. This data has been col-lected over the span of 10 years. Prior to that, predic-tions of the tsunami effects were based on speculation or interpretation from work done on either a larger scale or for locations other than the San Juans.

Since the tsunami hit

Japan in March 2011, Cowan said there has been a lot of confusion in the com-munity about tsunami risks.

“The very idea of them can understandably bring up strong emotions, like-ly due to the extremely vivid images we’ve seen from Japan and the Indian Ocean,” he said.

Some of the most com-mon misunderstandings Cowan hears from the pub-lic is that what happened in Japan would be replicated here, and that if you know it’s coming you should get in a boat and ride it out.

Apparently jumping in your boat has worked in

outer coast areas where deep open water is close at hand, but will not work here because of the complexity of island waters, which create an unpredictable environ-ment and current speeds approaching 15 knots or more.

Another myth is that a tsunami would only impact the west side of San Juan or Lopez. According to recent data, Crescent Beach and Lopez would be most impacted by a tsunami with flow depths up to 18 feet.

Cowan wants people to understand that the tsuna-mi is not so much a wave but more like an extremely fast-moving and amplified tidal cycle.

“We want this to be a tool that educates islanders about the risk and teaches them that in the event of a big quake, people near the water should calmly col-lect their family and things and head for high ground, say 35 feet or more above the water,” Cowan said. “In the islands, high ground is never too far away.”

The vast majority of the islands will not be inun-dated by tsunami water. According to Cowan, islanders should be aware that the first surge is often not the biggest. Tsunami impacts can continue for 12 hours or more after the first effects.

Constance See photosAbove: The Scripps Institute of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif.

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the views were great in all directions.

All week the same clear views have been exception-al, but the gate is closed weekdays so a bit of a hike is required to get to the top of the mountain. It’s not a long hike but it does have some rather steep parts, so be sure to take some water with you and allow an hour for a lei-surely, mostly shaded, walk.

As an original Land Bank member of the Board of Directors in the early 1990s, I have warm memories of discussions about various properties and the differ-ent methods of obtain-ing and holding land for the use and enjoyment of county residents and guests. Those questions have been answered many times over the past 20-plus years, and the current partnership of the Land Bank and the Preservation Trust acquir-ing Mt. Grant presents a great opportunity for the public to have a personal stake in helping the peo-ple gain title to one of the finest hilltops on San Juan Island. Contributions to the Preservation Trust to help them fund their share of the total cost are welcome: You will be contributing to future generations.

George D. SteedSan Juan Island

tion can be found at www.orcasislandforestschool.org. Financial aid is available for qualifying families.

The school will open Sept. 14 on the Camp Orkila grounds and run through June. Class is from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. The teach-er-student ratio is 5:1. The day flows based on what the children express an interest in – there aren’t formal les-son plans, but the teachers encourage imaginative play and creativity.

The Cedarsong Nature School on Vashon Island was one of the first Forest Schools to open in the United States. It is based on the German model “Waldkindergarten” which means forest kindergarten. The movement originated in Denmark in the 1950s, with the first kindergarten in Germany opening dur-ing the 1960s. Outdoor early education is current-ly thriving in Europe and Japan. Proponents say for-est schools have an impact on children’s physical coor-dination, tactile sensitiv-

ity and learning ability in school later on.

For the lead teacher posi-tion, the Orcas school has hired Ryan Weisberg, who has a B.A. from Evergreen State College, an M.Ed. in environmental education from Western Washington University and a certificate in northwest natural his-tory and is a wilderness first responder. Weisberg has worked for 10 years as a sea-sonal naturalist for North Cascades Institute and Mount Rainier Institute in Washington, Thorne Nature Experience in Colorado and the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont in Tennessee.

Kimberly Worthington has been hired as the assis-

tant teacher. She received her degree in environ-mental education from Warren Wilson College and recently completed her Forest Kindergarten Teacher Certification from Cedarsong Nature School.

The school organizers say that even though the San Juans offer the per-fect playground, modern kids are distracted by their computer screens and busy schedules of extracurricular activities like sports, swim-ming and dance.

“The Orcas Island Forest School is about emphasiz-ing nature as an educator,” Burman said. “It’s experi-ential learning versus aca-demic learning.”

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Contributed photoL-R: Teachers Kimberly Worthington and Ryan Weisberg.

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The following was sub-mitted by friends of Tony Howard.

Tony Howard of Olga is turning 90 years old on Aug. 27. We will honor and sup-port her at a birthday pot-luck celebration to be held Sunday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. in the Olga Community Club.

Ever unconventional and adventurous, our friend Tony has sustained a rich life as an islander for nearly six decades. Having “dis-covered” Orcas Island while on an archeological field trip with the University of Washington, she moved here in her late 20s to serve as a fire watch in the Mt. Constitution tower. She later built a cabin and home-steaded on the Dolphin Bay Road. Tony eventu-

ally settled above Buck Bay where she could launch her canoe just a short distance from her home. While the memorable raspberry vines she tended have been laid to rest, and the woodshop where she made many care-ful creations is no longer active, Tony is still around. She remains in constant awe of the natural world around her, the mountains in the distance and the shifting tides.

“I love it here, and I never want to leave!” she passion-

ately proclaims. Tony is one of many

seniors living on Orcas Island who wishes to age in place, which can be a challenging reality. Creative community collaboration continues to be a criti-cal piece in keeping Tony safe and happy in her own home. This birthday gather-ing will be a time for us to connect, and there will also be opportunity to “fill the canoe” to help her along.

For optional RSVP to the party or for further infor-mation, please email [email protected]. A care fund has been created at Key Bank; checks can be mailed to: Tony Howard Fund, c/o Key Bank, PO Box 30 Eastsound WA, 98245.

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The court noted that the alliance did not properly characterize the ordinances as a “one size fits all” set of regulations. Instead the “site specific flexibility was built

into the ordinances through exemptions, buffer averag-ing and the reasonable use exemption.” Moreover, the ordinances included step-by-step instructions to determine when a buffer is necessary and what its width should be. The lliance inter-preted the law to require that every critical area be mapped before the county

could adopt regulations but the court disagreed and concluded “mapping is not required.”

All of the arguments made by the Friends were also rejected because they failed to show that the Growth Board erred legally or by failing to rely on suf-ficient evidence for its deci-sion.

by DENNIS BOXSpecial to the Sounder

The Washington state Supreme Court let the hammer fall today in the McCleary education case ordering the state to pay $100,000 a day and calling for Gov. Jay Inslee to call the Legislature into special ses-sion to resolve the issue.

The order stated the “remedial penalty” of $100,000 per day began Aug. 13 and will go until the Legislature adopts a complete plan for complying with article IX, section 1 by the 2018 school year.

The Article IX preamble in the Washington Constitution states, “It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinc-tion or preference on account of race, color,

caste or sex.”The court ruling stated the fine is to be

placed into a “segregated account for the benefit of basic education.”

The Supreme Court found the state in contempt on Sept. 11, 2014, but held back sanctions until the completion of the 2015 Legislative Session.

“After the close of that session and fol-lowing multiple special sessions, the state still has offered no plan for achieving full constitutional compliance by the deadline the legislature itself adopted,” the Aug. 13 court order stated.

The court ruled because the state has not complied with the 2012 McCleary ruling to fulfill its Constitutional obligation to fund education, “this court must take immediate action to enforce its orders.”

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The Orcas Family Health Center is in the final push of its annual Dinner Winner fund-raising efforts.

For the next three weeks, one can purchase tickets for the raffle Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Island Market and weekdays at Dr. Shinstrom's office west of the airport.

All proceeds raised benefit the Care For All program which assists those in our commu-nity who need to see a doctor but don't have enough money, need to be on a sliding fee scale or who are underinsured. Purchase a ticket for $3 or get two for $5 and place your ticket in the box of your choice and perhaps you will win that restaurant's gift certificate – good for a full year. There are 26 chances to win. Raffle closes Sept. 7, 2015.

Dinner winner still going


Local sea stars appear to be recovering from last year’s epidemic Seastar Wasting Syndrome, according to

local researchers monitoring marine life at Indian Island and Fishing Bay.

“Every summer, inter-tidal sea star numbers peak in June for spawning, then fall sharply as sea stars return to deeper, cooler waters to escape the heat,” says Russel Barsh of Kwiaht, sponsor of the six-year-old Indian Island Marine Health Observatory. “During last

year’s epidemic, Ochre Stars peaked at 703 in June then fell to 97, and at one point in July nearly half of them showed symptoms of SWS. This year the peak was 369 sea stars, numbers fell to 112 by the beginning of August, but no more than 8 percent of the animals we examined were symptomatic.”

Researchers and volun-teers also noted a large pro-portion of younger, smaller Ochre Stars in 2015, which Barsh says is consistent with the beginning of a recovery.

While Ochre Stars are no longer dying at the rates observed in 2014, it may take several years for num-bers to return to pre-SWS levels, Barsh adds. He notes that while Ochre Stars have been the most abundant starfish at Indian Island and were most affected by SWS, other species of sea stars have been declining at Indian Island since moni-toring began in 2010. The reasons for their decline are uncertain but may include pollution and rising sum-mer water temperatures. Increasing numbers of visi-tors to Indian Island, which have doubled over the last two years, may also be a fac-tor. Kwiaht volunteers now ask visitors not to handle any sea stars. Kwiaht scien-tists and volunteers will sur-vey Indian Island sea stars one more time this summer, and again during nighttime low tides in January and February.

Seastars are recovering Sandlot is state champ

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONGEditor/Publisher

Long-time Orcas mens’ softball team Sandlot has brought home the state champi-onship trophy after a two-day tournament.

“It’s very competitive, and we take it seri-ously,” said team member Josh Mayson.

Sandlot has been playing tournaments every summer in Mt. Vernon and Ferndale for the past 10 years. This year’s team con-sists of Josh Claypool, Bobby Curtis, Joe Duenn, Cole Franklin, John Hamel, Reggie Harris, Mayson, Danny McAndrew, Jacob Myers, Tyler Nigretto, Tommy O’Rourke, James Segault and Josh Underdahl.

The Amateur Softball Association state tournament was Aug. 15 and 16 in Mt.

Vernon. A total of 12 teams from across Washington participated. It was a double elimination format, and Sandlot won all three games on Saturday. On Sunday they played three games and lost only one. In the last game, Myers had a walk-off base hit with the bases loaded that clinched the win.

By winning this tournament, the team is hoping to represent Washington state during regional nationals in Medford, Ore., over Memorial Day weekend. The guys are raising money to help pay for expenses and tournament fees. Call 317-6394 to donate.

“We would love to represent Orcas Island as the number one team in Washington state in our classification,” Mayson said.

Contributed photoThe Sandlot team. Back row: Reggie Harris, Joe Duenn, Josh Mayson, Tyler Nigretto, James Segault, Josh Claypool, Cole Franklin and John Hamel. Second row: Tommy O’Rourke, Jacob Myers, Danny McAndrew, Bobby Curtis and Josh Underdahl.

376-2378, next to the Post Office in EastsoundM-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 9 am - 5 pm

Thank you to the Orcas Island community for making this project possible!All are invited!

The Orcas Island School District is excited to celebrate the opening of its

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Saturday, August 29, 2015

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Island LivingJazz festival to debut

by MEREDITH M. GRIFFITHSounder contributor

The Orcas Island music scene is about to get a whole lot jazzier.

“It’s so exciting, I just can’t wait,” says local musician Martin Lund. “It’s

going to be a lot of fun!”Lund has orchestrated a new annual Orcas

Island Jazz Festival this Labor Day weekend, a three-night celebration featuring musi-cians from Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo as well as from Seattle.

Friday night, Sept. 4 will feature the acoustic “gypsy jazz” quintet Pearl Django, whose style is reminiscent of the jazz clubs of pre-World War II Paris. Performing with them will be Gail Pettis, an outstanding vocalist who has been very well received by Orcas audiences in the past.

Saturday will be Brazilian night, featur-ing the Jovino Santos Neto Trio: Jovino dos Santos on piano and flute; Chuck Deardorf on bass; and Jeff Busch on percussion and drums. An added bonus on Saturday is Paula Santoro, an internationally acclaimed vocalist from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

“Paula is from a different part of Brazil, Minas Gerais, and the music is very dif-

ferent than the typical sambas and bossa novas that Americans associate with Brazil,” said Lund. “Jovino Santos is an exciting player; he’s just full of energy, he’s been up here before and the people loved him. Bassist Chuck Deardorf, the head of the jazz department at Cornish in Seattle, and per-cussionist-drummer Jeff Busch, are com-plete masters of their instruments, and add up to a solid, driving rhythm section that is guaranteed to deliver.”

Sunday will see a return by the Jovino Santos Neto Trio along with Pettis and Santoro, with a completely different musical selection.

Each show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Tickets cost $28 for adults and $16 for students; three-day passes are $75 for adults or $40 for students. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday evenings also include a pre-concert talk about Brazilian music by Santos from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from Orcas Center at 376-2281 or www.orcascenter.org.

“The performers are amazing,” Lund says. “I promise you that these concerts will be nothing short of spectacular!” Also in the lineup of amazing musicians is Lund him-self, performing each night and joined on

Sunday by Gene Nery and other island jazz greats.

Lund says that when he graduated from the UW music school in the early 1970s, he began dreaming about starting a music camp for inner city kids. It did not take very long to figure out where this camp should be located, since his favorite place on earth was Orcas Island. Years passed, and he moved to Los Angeles to seek his fortune in the music world.

“But in the back of my mind,” he says, “I always had this burning desire to create something special for kids who did not have as many opportunities to reach their goals in music as I did, with great teachers and mentors that were there for me.”

He adds, “It dawned on me this summer that the Orcas Island Jazz Festival was the beginning of the fulfillment of those dreams from the 70s, fresh out of college. Though we are starting small this year by having three concerts over the Labor Day weekend at the Orcas Center, I see no reason why this festival of jazz cannot become a center of teaching jazz to kids and adults as well as a place to come and hear world-class musical improvisation at its best.”


THURS., AUG. 20EXPLORING LABYRINTH: Exploring imagination and dreams on the labyrinth, 7 to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall, inside labyrinth.BARSH ON BATS: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Orcas WILD, 217 Main Street, free. Russel Barsh, director of Kwiaht, has been studying the distribution and behavior of bats in the San Juan Islands since 2010, and recently demonstrated

that island bats remain active here in winter.

SAT., AUG. 22SCHOOL GARDEN CLEAN-UP: Come clean up the school garden, 10 a.m.. Fresh pizza from the garden cob oven will be served around 1:30 p.m. Dress to get dirty and bring water, tools and gloves.

TUES., AUG. 25FREE STATE PARK DAY: Moran State Park and all WA State

Parks.THE EXCHANGE PROGRESS: Public forum, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Island Fire & Rescue.

SAT., AUG. 29ORCAS SCHOOL RENOVATION: Take a tour of the new school campus at 4 p.m., dedication ceremony at 4:30 p.m., BBQ at 5 p.m.

SUN. – ONGOINGALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2.

MON. – ONGOINGALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

TUES. – ONGOINGKIWANIS CLUB: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church.AA: For women, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for men, 7 to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Church.CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 7 to 9 p.m., Orcas Senior Center.

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

THURS. – ONGOINGSTORYTIME: 11 a.m., library.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse.

AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson

Hall, Emmanuel Church.

BINGO: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., first Thursday of every month at the American Legion, in sup-port of Kaleidoscope.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 5:30pm at the Community Church Family Center.

FRI. – ONGOINGAA: Noon, Community Church.

AA: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

SAT. – ONGOINGAA: 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. Potluck last Saturday of the month.

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The Music Committee at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish will present Carl Berger at the final brown Bag concert of the season on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Berger’s musical experience began by learning chords on his dad’s ukulele. In high school he played the obligatory folk duo with his best friend. Music sustained Berger throughout his col-lege days, grad school and the U.S. Army. Twenty years as a California State Park Ranger afforded him numerous chances to apply his quirky musical sense of humor and in writing/performing folk parodies about life as a “badged bureaucrat.”

Berger plans to pack a brown bag lunch and hopes all of you will pack a lunch and join him for more music on the lawn after

his performance. The concert begins promptly at noon,

and it is important to be seated by then, as the doors will be closed when the concert begins.

There is no charge for the concert but donations are accepted for the Virgil Cleveland Memorial Scholarship that provides the opportunity for a promising music student from Orcas to attend music camp in Bellingham.

“Thanks to the generosity of all who have attended this year’s Brown Bag concerts, the Music Committee of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish will once again be providing a schol-arship to a deserving Orcas Island High School student,” say organizers.

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By: ERIK EPPIGfor the Orcas Island Historical Museum

� e Orcas Island Historical Soci-ety will close out another exciting year with three events in an Auc-tion Eastsound and the Heritage Harvest Feast In West sound and School Daze event at Crow Valley School for 7-12 year old students learning about life in a one room school house.

On Saturday, August 29th at Red Rabbit Farms we have our second annual Heritage Harvest Feast celebrating the rich agricultural history of the island. We will also have a preview of some of our most unique auction items. Tickets are $100.00/person and space is lim-ited so contact the museum at 376-4849 or [email protected]. Your support of events like this provides us the resources for good stewardship of our island heritage.

Our Labor Day weekend Live and Silent Auctions to be held on September 5th will feature antique furniture, � ne art, pottery, a vin-tage row boat and many gi� pack-ets from our island friends for lo-cal goods and services. � e silent auction runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and the live auction will be held 12-2 p.m. If you have any items you

would like to donate to the muse-um to be auctioned o� or sold at the auction for a commission we would love to have them. Contact the museum o� ce for further de-tails at 376-4849.

Have you ever wondered what a daily lesson would have been like in a one room school house in the 19th century? Did you ever wonder how you could measure the height of a tree without using a ladder? You are in luck! Experi-ence all these things and more at the Crow Valley School Daze on Saturday September 19th from 1-3 p.m. Kids 7-12 years old free and period costumes encouraged.

Note: Erik is a junior at Boston College studying History and International Politics. His family has a home on the island and he is volunteering at the museum this summer as a research historian.

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCESunday Worship & Sunday School 10:00 am

(Now meeting at the OPAL conference room)286 Enchanted Forest Road

Wednesday Testimony meeting 7:00 pm–Last Wed. of each month

Orcas Library Meeting Room376-5873

COMMUNITY CHURCHServing Orcas Island For 131 years

Sunday Worship 9:30 am(Nursery & Kids Sunday School)

Weekday programs for all ages.Info @ www.OrcasChurch.org

Or call Pastor Dick Staub, 376-6422In Eastsound on Madrona

EMMANUEL EPISCOPALParish of Orcas Island

The Rev. Berto GándaraEastsound (by the water) • 376-2352

SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 amChurch School

THURSDAYS: Holy Eucharist 12:15 pmMisa en español primer sábado de cada mes a las 6 pm

LIFE CHURCHSunday 10:00 am

Senior Center on 62 Henry RoadNursery and Kid’s Life

Contemporary Passionate WorshipOur Vision: Share Jesus. Share Life.

376-6332

LUTHERAN CHURCHIN THE SAN JUANS (ELCA)Sunday 11:00 am St. David’s Chuch

760 Park St., Friday HarborSunday 9:00 am Center Church312 Davis Bay Rd., Lopez Island

Pastor Beth PurdumSunday 1:15 pm Emmanuel Church

242 Main St., Eastsound370-0023 • [email protected]

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As OPALCO leadership prepare for the 2016 budget and rate discussions, members are encouraged to give their feedback on rates and funding priori-ties through an online survey at www.opalco.com/survey. The survey is open until Sept. 15.

In addition to soliciting member feedback on rate structure options, the survey addresses how OPALCO should fund incentives for energy efficiency, conservation and renewable power over the next two years. Historically, funding for these rebate programs has come through Bonneville Power

Administration (BPA). OPALCO says its rebate programs have been so suc-cessful that, as of the end of 2015, they will have spent the BPA alloca-tion for rebates through October 2017. OPALCO will have to consider self-funding for any rebate programs dur-ing this two-year interim. The survey describes some possible ways forward and invites member feedback.

Survey results will be published online in November. Member input will inform the direction of the 2016 budget and rate structure decisions.

Members will receive a $5 credit

on their OPALCO bills when they complete the survey and include their account number. Survey data is anony-mous; the account number is used to avoid duplicates and is then extracted from the data to use in crediting mem-ber bills.

Members are encouraged to attend board meetings to join in the conver-sation – about rates and finance or any of the policy and direction issues that our Board discusses. These meetings are a forum for member commentary and participation.

by PAUL KAMIN, EWUA, and BOB EAGAN, OIPRD

Orcas Island Park and Recreation District owns and maintains Buck Park. OIPRD and Orcas Island School District lease “sur-plus” water rights from Eastsound Water (EWUA) for use at Buck Park. (In this case “surplus” refers to reserve rights EWUA has secured for future con-nections.) The water used to irrigate does not come from EWUA’s potable sys-tem. The lease agreement for water usage includes specific aquifer protections that minimize the risk of “over withdrawal” or other adverse impacts to the com-munity’s groundwater sup-ply.

In 2005, EWUA and OISD developed a dedi-cated well specifically for irrigation. This well is closely monitored as a part of the Eastsound aquifer. Monitoring to date has shown that pumping from the well does not diminish capacity at any of EWUA’s other wells.

Water use is closely monitored and recorded by regular meter read-ings and a data logger has been installed in the well to record water levels; this data is included in EWUA’s mon-itoring matrix. The irriga-tion is not adversely impact-ing EWUA’s production wells and is actually help-ing EWUA evidence that there is adequate ground-water capacity in this area for future connections sup-ported from a well we have developed on a neighboring property. EWUA’s nearby Clark/Mt. Baker well will be

connected to the system as demand develops.

Buck Park serves a large segment of the Orcas com-munity, hosting recreation-al and sports activities for all ages including OISD Washington Interscholastic Activities Association sports, volleyball, soccer, softball, pickle ball, tennis, frisbee and more. Irrigation of the sports fields increases the safety of the fields and makes for a superior play-ing surface. Summer irri-gation is closely monitored by Orcas Park and Rec to insure that water is used efficiently and not wasted. Through this effort Buck Park will be ready for the wide variety of summer and fall activities that it hosts.

Questions about Buck Park management should be directed to Orcas Park and Rec, [email protected]. Your OIPRD com-missioners are also eager to hear any comments or suggestions you might have. Bob Eagan, Martha Farish, Justin Paulsen, Vicki Vandermay or Joe Gaydos may be reached through our website or any time you see them around town.

EWUA is happy to take any inquires about ongoing groundwater monitoring and water rights.

The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the county's website at: http://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx.

Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory com-mittee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or contact the council office at 378-2898, [email protected].

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Busy and long-established law office in Friday Harbor is seeking

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rectly, multi-task and complete work efficiently

given interruptions. Please send resume to Higginson Beyer, P.S.,

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CREATIVE ARTISTSound Publishing, Inc and The Whidbey News Times, a twice-weekly community newspaper located in Coupeville, WA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Artist. Duties include performing ad design, designing promotional materials, providing excellent inter- nal and external customer service. Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast paced deadline-oriented environment. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photo- shop, Illustrator and Ac- robat strongly preferred, as is newspaper or other media experience. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. We offer a great work environment, health benefits, 401k, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Please e- mail your resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your work to:

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Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Em- ployer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

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Eagle Lakeis seeking a

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EDITORSound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the Journal of the San Juans in the beautiful San Juan Is- lands of Washington state. This is not an entry-level position. Re- quires a hands-on leader with a minimum of three years newspaper experience including writing, editing, pagination, photography, and InDesign skills. editing and monitoring social media including Twitter, Face- Book, etc.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and up to 5 samples of your work to:

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Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Em- ployer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

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EDITORSound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the weekly pub- lication on beautiful Vashon Island, The Vashon Island Beach- comber, in Washington State. This is not an entry-level position. Island residence is required.The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs, possesses excellent writing and verbal skills, experience editing reporters’ copy and other submitted materials and be proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDesign. Must represent the newspaper in the community and know the value and have experience with social media. Must lead, moti- vate, and mentor a small staff.We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and a 401K with an employer match. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and samples of your work to:

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ATTN: EDVASin the subject line.

Sound Publishing is the largest community news organization in Washing- ton State and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our website to learn more about us!www.soundpublishing.com

EDITORSound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the weekly pub- lication on beautiful Vashon Island, The Vashon Island Beach- comber, in Washington State. This is not an entry-level position. Island residence is required.The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs, possess excellent writing and verbal skills, experience editing reporters’ copy and other submitted materials and be proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDesign. Must represent the newspaper in the community and know the value and have experience with social media. Must lead, moti- vate, and mentor a small staff.We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and a 401K with an employer match. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and samples of your work to:

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EmploymentGeneral

EXECUTIVE EDITORThe Peninsula Daily News in Port Angeles, Wash., a six-day morning newspaper and 24/7 online news operation serving the beautiful two-county North Olym- pic Peninsula, seeks a web-savvy executive editor with excellent writing, editing and pagination skills and proven management experience. Reporting to the publisher, this is the No. 1 position in our newsroom. The executive editor provides day-today newsroom leadership, overseeing online news coverage while spearheading the publi- cation of our print newspaper and overseeing all its sections and special supplements. Particularly important on the print side are first- rate InDesign skills. The executive editor also oversees our website (avg 1.2 million page views monthly), Face- book pages and Twitter account and helps de- velop and implement strategies to grow the PDN’s social media, mo- bile and video audiences. The right candidate can identify major news and trends pertinent to our print and online readers, edit a story on deadline and help coach reporters into turning their ideas into top-flight reads — and also has the ability to quickly fix a website problem and edit an occasional video or podcast.Affordable Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic Na- tional Park and Victoria, British Columbia, gets half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to enjoy Seattle as well as our rain forests, great fishing and other out- doors activities and pleasant lifestyle. ?Port Angel?es just finished second in Outside magazine’s 2015 “Best Town Ever” online contest, beating out Santa Barbara, Calif., Flagstaff, Ariz., Bar Harbor, Maine, and two western cities.We are a member of Sound Publishing Inc., the largest community media organization in Washington state, and offer a full range of fringe benefits. To apply, please e-mail to

[email protected](1) a resume including at least three professional references; (2) at least three relevant work samples (or a link to them); (3) a cover letter ad- dressing the specific job requirements we’ve out- lined. Please also include your salary requirements.

San Juan County Auditor

is seeking a FINANCIAL CLERK III

to audit and process AP and payroll.

For job description andapplication, visit

www.sanjuanco.comor call 360-370-7402.

Screening begins 8/24/15 EOE.


EmploymentGeneral

Help Wanted!Doe Bay Resort

and RetreatDoe Bay is seeking extraordinary persons for seasonal and long term positions for the 2015 season, in our Housekeeping De- partment, and we want to give our island neighbors first consideration for hiring opportunities.Our business is growing and there are tremendous opportunities for smart, cool and ambitious candidates. Come join the team! Come join the FUN!If you have on-island housing pay starts at $12 per hour for long term positions DOE. Other benefits include: · Medical/Dental available after 8 weeks successful employ· 25% employee discount at the Doe Bay store and Doe Bay café· Free use of the spa/sauna at Doe Bay

If you are interested please come by the resort to pick up an application or down- load an application form from our website.

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Completed forms can be sent to

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REPORTERThe award-winning newspaper Whidbey News-Times is seeking an energetic, detailed- oriented reporter to write articles and features. Ex- perience in photography and Adobe InDesign preferred. Applicants must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must re- locate to Whidbey Is- land, WA. This is a full- time position, 32 hours per week that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE . No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non- returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to [email protected]

or mail to:HR/GARWNT

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W, Main UnitEverett, WA 98204



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MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE -

EastsoundOPALCO is seeking a dependable and friendly team player with good human relations, computer, and office systems skills and the ability to learn quickly. Primary function is to perform customer care, billing, and accounts receivable activities for members as well as administrative tasks in support of all other OPALCO depart- ments. Applicant must be well organized with a strong attention to detail, and possess superior in- terpersonal skills. Appli- cant must be skillful in creative and logical problem solving and the ability to work well in a team environment. High school diploma or equivalent is required; must have at least two years of relevant experience in a business environment.

This is an Eastsound based, bargaining unit, full-time position. Salary and benefits are competitive. Applicants may obtain a detailed job description and employment application online at www.opalco.com. Please submit your cover letter, professional resume, employment application and references to Bev Madan, 183 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245 or at [email protected]. Position is open until filled.

OPALCO is an equalopportunity employer.

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OPALCO is seeking a Member Services Super- visor. Successful candidate thrives in a fast- paced, challenging environment, adapts quickly to changes and shifting priorities. Proven effec- tive leadership history, problem solving and excellent communication skills are essential. The primary function of this position is the administration of the Member Services Department su- pervising the staff on two islands; implementing and maintaining proce- dures for billing, collec- tions and member out- reach; successfully integrating new technology in a timely man- ner; and managing multiple projects independently. Position requires working knowledge of accounting and general ledger activity, budget preparation and financial analysis.

A positive attitude and the ability to work effec- tively with members, Co- op leadership, staff and outside agencies are a must. Staff mentoring, technology and project management experience is required. This is an Eastsound based, bargaining unit, full-time position. Salary is competitive. Applicants may obtain a detailed job description online at OPAL- CO.com. Please submit an OPALCO employment application, your professional resume, cover letter and references to Bev Madan

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PAGINATORPeninsula Daily News, a six-day morning newspaper serving the beautiful North Olympic Penin- sula of Washington, has a full-time opening on its design/copy desk in Port Angeles. The successful candidate must have demonstrated and creative layout/pagination skills using the Adobe Suite, copy editing experience, good grammar and syntax skills, be AP style-savvy, know current events, write accurate and catchy head- lines and possess sharp InDesign skills (we have a Macintosh-based computer system). Daily newspaper experience preferred; will consider a top-drawer candidate from a weekly newspaper looking to move to a daily. The design/copy editor will produce pages and put together sections. The shift is daytime Sundays through Thursdays. The successful candidate also will post stories on the PDN’s website as well as have Facebook and Twitter responsibilities. Affordable Port Angeles, gateway to Olympic Na- tional Park and Victoria, British Columbia, gets half the rainfall of Seattle yet is close enough to enjoy Seattle as well as our rain forests, great fishing and other out- doors activities and pleasant lifestyle. Port Angeles just finished second in a national magazine’s “Best Town Ever” contest after beating out all four other Western cities in the contest. Peninsula Daily News publishes two zoned a.m. editions in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Pay commen- surate with experience; full benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation with immediate eligibility and sick pay. Finalists may be invited to a tryout; preference given to candidates from the Northwest and West Coast. Please send cover letter, resume and clips of pages (PDFs are acceptable) with at least three professional references to

[email protected]

REPORTERThe award-winning weekly newspaper, Bainbridge Island Re- view, on Bainbridge Is- land, WA, has an opening for a general assignment reporter. We want a skilled and passionate writer who isn’t afraid to tackle meaty news stories. Experi- ence with photography and Adobe InDesign preferred. Applicants must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must re- locate to Kitsap County. This is a part-time position, up to 29 hours per week, and includes paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE. No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to [email protected]

or mail to:HR/GARBIR

Sound Publishing, Inc.11323 Commando Rd

W, Main UnitEverett, WA 98204



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Roche Harbor ResortLATE SEASON

HOUSEKEEPERSSept. 10 – Oct 31, seeking experienced house- keepers to clean guest rooms, public areas and process laundry. Must be a team player to ensure attention to detail. Employee housing available. End of contract bonus, and extend- ed employment opportunity available. Wage $11-$14/hour DOE.

Apply online at www.rocheharbor.com/jobs

or send email to lodgingmgr@

[email protected]

San Juan County Health & Community

Services is seeking a

WIC BREASTFEEDING

PEER COUNSELORFor job description and

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SUBSTITUTES NEEDED:

The Orcas Island School District

is accepting applications for the following

positions:

Certificated Substi- tutes Grades K-12: Washington State Te a c h e r / S u b s t i t u t e certification or a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to complete the substitute certification process required.

Classified Substi- tutes: ParaEducator, Office Staff, Food Ser- vice workers (current food service worker’s permit required) and custodian positions are available.

A criminal history background check will be required.

See“Employment” at

www.orcasislands- chools.org for application information or

call OISD HR office at 360-376-1504.

OISD is an affirma- tive action/equal opportunity employer.


EmploymentGeneral

The Orcas Island School District

is accepting applications for the following

position:

Para Educator 1:

Special Education As- signment - includes morning bus run: 0.459 Annual FTE; 5.0 hours/day for 180 school days. Federal NCLB Highly Qualified requirements apply; first year hourly rate: $14.39. A criminal history history background check will be required.

See “Employment” at www.orcasislands- chools.org for job

posting and classified application information or call OISD HR office

at 360 376-1504.

OISD is an affirma- tive action/equal opportunity employer.

EmploymentHospitality

Beach Haven Resortlooking for

Part TimeCABIN CLEANERS

Needed now through October. 10-20 hours per week. Experience helpful. Please call for details.

360-376-2288

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Year Round Employment

Aeronautical ServicesUPS DELIVERY

DRIVERDependable, Hard- worker needed Mon- day - Friday. Must be able to lift heavy pack- ages. Apply @

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Health Care EmploymentCaregivers

FT and On-CallCAREGIVEROPENINGS

Duties include personal care assistance, dining room service, and light housekeeping.

Village at the Harbour543 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA

98250 Contact: Sandy Caron,

Asst. Administrator. Phone: 360-378-7144


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CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION

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legalsAPN: 360150-013-000Deed of Trust Instrument No.: 2009-0923024Grantor: THOMAS E. EVANS AND LORRAINE H. EVANS, HUSBAND AND WIFEGrantee: METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A.TS No: 15-34889

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE“THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME.You have only 20 DAYS from the re- cording date of this notice to pursue mediation.DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASH- INGTON NOW to assess your situa- tion and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.SEEKING ASSISTANCE - Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in deter- mining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following:The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Tele- phone: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663)Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287Web site: http://portal.hud.gov/hud- portal/HUDThe statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneysTelephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://www.ocla.wa.gov/I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, BENJAMIN DAVID PETIPRIN will on 9/18/2015, at 10:00 AM at On the front steps, main entrance, San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court St #7, Friday Harbor, WA sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of San Juan, State of Wash- ington, to-wit:Lot 13, CORMORANT ESTATES, according to the Plat thereof record-

ed in Volume 5 of Plats, at pages 23 and 23A, in the office of the Auditor of San Juan County, Washington. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO a non-exclusive easement For roadway and utility purposes over, under and across the road rights-of- way Sandpiper Drive and Starling Drive as shown on the face of the plat and as contained in Dedication of Cormorant Estates. Situate in San Juan County, Washington.Commonly known as: 103 Sandpiper DriveDeer Harbor, Washington 98243AKA 103 Sandpiper DrEastsound, WA 98245-8613which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/3/2009, recorded 9/23/2009, under Auditor’s File No. 2009-0923024, and rerecorded on 12/17/2009 as instrument # 2009-1217001 records of San Juan County, Washington, from THOMAS E. EVANS AND LORRAINE H. EVANS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to REAL ADVANTAGE LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A.. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Com- pany is the holder of the Promissory Note and current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust.II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows:Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in ar- rears:PAYMENT INFORMATIONFROM-THRU/NO.PYMT/ AMOUNT/TOTAL12/18/2009-6/9/2015/1/$624,981.28/ $624,981.28LATE CHARGE INFORMATIONNO. LATE CHARGES/TOTAL0/$0.00PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMA- TIONNote Dated: 9/3/2009Note Amount: $938,250.00Interest Paid To: 11/18/2009Next Due Date: 12/18/2009IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is:

Principal $447,381.86, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 12/18/2009, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, re- garding title, possession, or encum- brances on 9/18/2015. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 9/7/2015, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a dis- continuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 9/7/2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 9/7/2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses:NAME ADDRESSCURRENT OCCUPANT 103 SAND- PIPER DRIVE,DEER HARBOR, WA 98243LORRAINE H. EVANS 103 SAND- PIPER DREASTSOUND, WA 98243-8613LORRAINE H. EVANS 103 SAND- PIPER DREASTSOUND, WA 98245-8613LORRAINE H. EVANS 103 SAND- PIPER DRORCAS ISLANDS, WA 98243LORRAINE H. EVANS 103 SAND- PIPER DRIVEDEER HARBOR, WA 98243LORRAINE H. EVANS 103 Sandpip- er DriveDeer Harbor, Washington 98243THOMAS E. EVANS 103 SANDPIP- ER DR

EASTSOUND, WA 98243-8613THOMAS E. EVANS 103 SANDPIP- ER DREASTSOUND, WA 98245-8613THOMAS E. EVANS 103 SANDPIP- ER DRORCAS ISLANDS, WA 98243THOMAS E. EVANS 103 SANDPIP- ER DRIVEDEER HARBOR, WA 98243THOMAS E. EVANS 103 Sandpiper DriveDeer Harbor, Washington 98243by both first class and certified mail on 4/28/2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property.IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary pro- ceedings under the Unlawful Detain- er Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.DATED: 6/9/15Benjamin David Petiprin, Esq., c/o Law Offices of Les Zieve as Trustee

Address for service:Law Offices of Les Zieve1100 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 100Seattle, WA 98109Phone No: (206) 866-5345Beneficiary / Servicer Phone: 855-683-3095A notary public or other officer com- pleting this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.State of California ) ss.County of Orange ) On 6/9/15, before me, Christine O’Brien, Notary Public personally appeared BENJAMIN DAVID PETI- PRIN who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are sub- scribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.I certify under PENALTY OF PERJU- RY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. EPP 12367 8/19, 9/9/2015.WITNESS my hand and official seal.Signature:/s/Christine O’BrienLEGAL NO. S644950Published: The Islands’ SounderAugust 19, September 9, 2015.

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