journal of the san juans, december 24, 2014

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JournalBy Emily GreenbergJournal reporter

In the wake of the death of J32, a pregnant female of the Southern Resident orca whales, a call to action resurfaced last week for a “No-Go” whale protection zone off the westside of San Juan Island.

Orca Relief Citizens Alliance is urging the National Marine Fisheries Service to adopt its out-line and begin the formal public process of establishing a no-go zone.

“This is only an immediate solution to a dire situation,” said Orca Relief Executive Director Bruce Stedman. “When salmon levels are so low, the whales are very stressed when searching for food. Pursuit from whale watch-ing boats causes more stress.”

Declared endangered in 2005, the Southern resident population is at a 30-year low, with only 77 remaining whales. Orca Relief ’s proposed no-go zone comes on the heels of the death of four orcas in 2014, including L-120, the pop-ulation’s first calf in nearly two years.

In addition to lack of prey and pollution, disturbance by vessels is one of the three primary threats the beleaguered population faces in its struggle to survive, accord-ing to the Fisheries Service.

The boundaries of the suggested zone would extend south to either Eagle or Cattle points from the northern tip of Mitchell Point, and stretch three quarters of a mile off-shore. It would be in effect April through October. Boats that need to transit through the area would be expected to adhere to no-wake rules, such as those coming in and out of Snug Harbor.

The main purpose of the protection zone, according to Stedman, would be to minimize noise and disturbance from ves-sels while whales are hunting for their primary food source, chi-nook salmon, which have become increasingly scarce. The particular noise being singled out by Orca Relief is that of commercial whale-watch boats.

At a Dec. 16 forum on the whale protection zone, organized at the Grange Hall by Orca Relief, the group’s founder, Mark Anderson, said while the protected area could negatively impact whale-watch businesses that if it could help with orca recovery it would be well worth the effort.

“If we turn this around you’ll be

Push for ‘No-Go’ zone revitalizedExpanded protection sought for killer whales

Island SceneYear end reflections onprojects, productions, pods PAGE 7

SportsPins aplenty; Wolverines flex muscles at home PAGE 12

As I See ItSan Juan Island’s rural roots, ‘inclusive’ nature are under siege, but not by deer huntersPAGE 4

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Every year brings stories, events and happenings that leave a lasting impression. In that regard, 2014 follows suit. From unveiling of a reservation system that promises to forever

change ferry travel, to an alarming setback in the would-be recovery of San Juans killer whales, to a landmark post-season performance by two prep soccer teams, the Journal presents its annual “Top 10 Stories” of the year, a two-part series, beginning with a bonus entry.

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Left, top: contributed photos / bottom right, Journal file photoFrom left, clockwise; L-120, the first new Southern resident calf in two years, went missing in mid-autumn and is pre-sumed dead. Deputy Ron Krebs won his first-ever bid for public office, San Juan County sheriff, in a landslide. A farm at the end of a private road on San Juan Island is ground-zero in the local tug-of-war over marijuana cultivation.

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Bonus: Long wait, much improved road

The fact that state grants cov-ered the bulk of the $1.4 million road project is a benefit that can’t be denied. Nevertheless, the pro-longed reconstruction of Blair Avenue won’t soon be forgotten, as it put the patience of most islanders, and just about anybody else who drove through Friday Harbor from August until late November, to the test.

Home to one of busiest inter-sections in town, where traffic to and from the post office, middle and high schools, Islanders Bank, and myriad other businesses regularly converge, Blair Avenue also proved to be encumbered

by an unexpected, bewildering patchwork of underground util-ity piping, conduits and wires, often inter-mixed or entangled by roots, rocks and clay. Sorting out that subterranean puzzle and reinstalling utilities proved to be ground-zero of the project’s three-month delay.

The avenue reopened in late November, with brand new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street signs, lamp posts and guard rails, and, best of all, a real smooth surface.

“We appreciate the commu-nity’s patience throughout this project,” town Administrator Duncan Wilson said on the eve of a Dec. 17 ribbon-cutting cer-emony for the new and improved avenue. “While it was at times

inconvenient, the final product was certainly worth the wait.”

Next up for the town and its road reconstruction plans? Tucker Avenue.

Clash over art strikes in the heart of town

The powers that be at Friday Harbor American Legion Post 163 aren’t known for shying away from a battle. If it’s uphill, maybe all the better. An uphill battle is precisely what the Legion found

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In mid-May, the Town Council, in a 4-1 vote, denied a permit for the would-be 1,200-foot mural, an abstract design of an American flag depicted in bold colors of red, white and blue, citing provisions in the town sign ordinance allowing council members to make judgements based on aesthetics. The mural’s design drew criticism from several individuals, as well as the Port of Friday Harbor, which claimed its bold colors and abstract design would clash with the relaxed, historic atmosphere of the waterfront, undermine the goals that it, the town and other agencies are striving to achieve, and set a precedent for whatever works of art might follow.

Rather than modify its design, the Legion chose to con-test the council’s decision and legality of its sign ordinance instead. The case has yet to be resolved. Meanwhile, the town is creating an advisory committee tasked with advis-ing it on the cultivation, selection, acquisition and place-ment of public art, and expects to devote $10,000 a year to enrich the town’s artistic ambience.

Penalties compound for clearcut at water’s edge

After 80 trees were toppled and more than an acre of water-front was denuded of vegetation, all without a permit, it was a safe bet that penalties were sure to follow. And they did.

First up, San Juan County, which in February leveled a combined $3,000 in fines against Orca Dreams, an incorpo-rated entity formed by David and Nancy Honeywell, own-ers of the former Mar Vista Resort, an 80-plus-acre shore-line property on San Juan Island’s west side, and against the contractor in charge of the infamous clearcut as well. The $2,000 penalty levied against Allen Engle marks the first time the county enforced a newly established “double fine” rule against a contractor for professional negligence. The Honeywells would later reach an agreement with the county on a binding restoration plan for the denuded area, details of which they would later contest, and in late March submitted an application for a 271-foot dock.

The state Department of Ecology up the penalty ante in July, leveling $79,000 in fines of its own and issuing a “corrective order” that reinforces the restoration plan requirement and outlines when and how that plan should proceed. Those fines are also being contested before the state Pollution Control Hearings Board, a hearing is sched-ule for early May.

Two teams, one stellar, memorable soccer season

The athletes come and go. That’s the nature of high school sports. But every once in a while, a team will rise to the occasion, set a new standard of achievement and leave a mark for all the rest that follow. In 2014, Friday Harbor had

two teams that did just that. After an uneven start by

both squads, the chemistry began to click for the boys

and girls soccer teams as the regular season wore on. Both teams had hit their stride on the eve of post-season play. With eight consecutive wins to end the regular season, the girls team (11-1 league, 14-7 overall) captured its second-straight league title and would clinch its first-ever berth at the Division 2B state tournament, reaching the semi-finals and claiming a 4th place finish at State.

Steeled by its play in the ultra-competitive Northwest 2B/1B League, the boys team (11-5 league, 15-7 overall) stormed into playoffs, winning 4-of-6 post-season matches, reaching the semi-finals of the 2B state tournament and bringing home the 3rd place trophy.

But there’s more. In addition to the precedent-setting play on the field by both teams, each were also named state champions for their collective, and respective, performance in the classroom, besting the grade-point-averages of all

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Contributed photo / Jennifer AyersThe FH boys soccer team celebrates its 3rd place finish at State.

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in business forever,” Anderson said in response to criticism from whale-watch industry advocates.

Stedman and Anderson also point out that the proposed zone is but a tiny frac-tion of the orcas entire critical habitat, only .5 percent. The entire critical habitat, as determined by the Fisheries Service after the orcas were designated endangered, is roughly 2,650 square miles of the inland waters of Washington state.

“What this looks like is a whale protection zone for J pod in July,” Pacific Whale Watch Association President Brian Goodremont said at the meeting. “I would hate to see our community divided over this again.”

In 2013, the whales were only seen on the westside 23 days of the year, Goodremont said.

NMFS proposed a similar no-go zone five years ago, extending half-a-mile offshore. Met by substantial opposition from whale-watch companies, kayakers, and others, the

Fisheries Service abandoned that proposal in 2011 in favor of speed-limits, increased buffers and public education efforts. The agency was again met by opposition when it renewed discussion of a no-go zone the following year.

“We didn’t fully evaluate the economic impacts,” Lynne Barre, Fisheries Service’s branch chief, said of the reason for shelving its most recent proposal.

If adopted under Orca Relief guidelines, commercial fishing boats would be allowed to operate and continue to fish the protec-tion zone under the presumption that those types of vessels have less effect on orca recovery.

According to Stedman, special provisions on how to operate in the zone would be worked out in the public process for vessels deemed to have “less of an impact.”

“Whale-watch boats follow all day long, whales just swim by fishing boats” he said.

Ken Balcomb, founder of the Center for Whale Research, begs to differ.

“The no-go zone is an absurd waste of concern and a futile effort legally,” Balcomb said. “The whales will go where the chinook

salmon are in abundance, and it is these fish that should receive our concern.”

According to Balcomb, a paradigm shift needs to occur in order for the orcas to sur-vive. That shift begins by leaving salmon in

the water until the population can recover. Instead of limiting whale-watch boats off the westside, he suggests that taking down dams and limiting fishing permits are logi-cal first steps.

As for noise, Balcomb said even commer-cial container ships and tankers don’t pose much of a threat to the orcas. Tankers and container ships operate at about 195 deci-bels, while the average whale-watch boat operates at about 165 decibels. This 30 deci-bel difference, Balcomb said, means whale-watch boats emit “one one-thousandth” of the noise that commercial ships do.

“I have routinely seen southern resident killer whales within 10 yards of big ships, and they pay these ships no attention,” he said.

Some sounds do have an impact on orca behavior, Balcomb notes, such as the sonar used by U.S. and Canadian naval ships dur-ing training drills, and the blasts and explo-sions that accompany coastal ammunition exercises.

Barre said NMFS has received Orca Relief ’s protection zone proposal, but would not address it until after the new year.

Revitalized:Continued from page 1

Journal photo / Emily GreenbergBruce Stedman of Orca Relief explains the group’s latest proposal for a “No-Go” whale pro-tection at a Dec. 16 forum at the Grange.

The Recreation and Conservation Office Salmon Recovery Board has awarded organizations in 29 counties across Washington state $18 million in grants to restore salmon habitat and conserve pristine areas.

In hope of bringing salmon back from the brink of extinction, San Juan County was not excluded.

Friends of the San Juans was awarded $43,654 to restore a pocket beach along Orcas Island’s West Sound, so it can better function as spawning and rearing habitat for the fish that salmon eat.

In partnership with the landowner and Coastal Geologic Services, the Friends of the San Juans will remove a large creosote and rock bulkhead, fill and re-grade the bank, and plant the slope with native plants. Removing the extensive toxic materials, as well as more than 530 ton of bank and beach rock and fill, will allow for sediment to flow and unbury spawning habitat for the fish that salmon eat.

Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group was granted $263,616 and will use the funds to replace an undersized

trough where West Beach Road crosses West Beach Creek on Orcas Island. The new culvert will be 14 feet in diameter and allow fish to enter the lower West Beach Creek system.

West Beach Creek once supported sea-run cutthroat trout that were fished recreationally, and the lower part of the creek contains rearing habitat suitable for juvenile Chinook salmon.

Chinook salmon are listed as threatened with extinction under the federal Endangered Species Act and are known to enter tributaries to feed and escape predators when they are rearing in saltwater.

San Juan County’s Public Works Department will con-tribute $380,000 to this project.

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Peeved by inept, profane flagger

Monday December 15th, about 12:40 p.m., I was driv-ing out Cattle Point Road, passed the turn-off toward the Golf Course and neared the work being done on the new Animal Shelter. I saw a flagger and began to slow.

He turned his sign from Slow to Stop, and so I put on the brakes. And then, the sign still turned toward me, he turned his sign from Stop to Slow. So I began to drive on through.

After I passed the machine blocking the right hand lane, I saw a red vehi-cle just beyond the machine coming out of a driveway to my right, headed into a collision course with my own car. Another worker on the scene was yelling at that driver to stop.

I hadn't seen that red vehicle until I was past the machine in the road. And I assumed the "Slow" sign the

flagger was aiming directly toward me was meant for me. Apparently not, how-ever, since...as I passed the flagger, he screamed at me "I had a f...in' stop sign on you!"

The truth is, he had a Slow sign aimed at me. I did not have a Stop sign aimed at me. And furthermore, I had no idea another vehicle was being told to come along at the same time. I couldn't see that vehicle. I thought I was the only traffic on the road at that moment.

So, not only was the flag-ger inept in directing traffic correctly, I found it aston-ishing that a public employ-ee would even think of screaming obscenities at the traffic he was responsible for directing. I'm curious, who trained him?

SUZIE THOMASSan Juan Island

True history of art museum ignored

Many of you are excited about the IMA Museum’s permanent building open-ing this month, but the true

history of IMA keeps get-ting swept under the rug.

The Island Museum of Art was founded in 2005 by Kay Kammerzell and Arnie Klaus—a husband and wife team who also started the Sculpture Park in 2001. When the museum opened at 270 Spring Street, anoth-er museum group began under Andrea Simmons called VAM (Visual Arts Museum).

In 2008, the two muse-um groups were joined under then-IMA President Nina Pellar Le Baron, who approached VAM president Pam Nichols to join into one group. Pam thought that the two groups could never unite, as the “Elephant in the Room” was that we sold art. In fact, we did not sell art directly, but allowed buyers to con-tact the artists. In return, we asked for a small donation to the museum.

Now that the new IMA is going to sell art, like a gallery, things have come full circle. So after the two museum groups agreed to merge under the name IMA, things were quickly taken

over by the VAM board. They split off the Sculpture Park from the museum and refused to acknowledge the founding people that actu-ally “started” IMA.

I wish the board the best of luck in their new building, but only hope that they can acknowledge the “True History of their Founders“ on their website

and in future press releases. Andrea Simmons did not start IMA, and it is flatly erroneous to continue to insist she did.

“In a time of universal deceit—telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell

Here is to Kay and Arnie for laying the foundation stone for the IMA muse-

um. May all their efforts be acknowledged in the future.

They come visit the island from Hawaii, and it would be nice to see their efforts recognized in a plaque in the new museum.

Here’s to a Happy New Year with the resolution to get the history straight.

NINA LE BARONSan Juan Island

By Carter WhalenSpecial to the Journal

Poachers won’t be tolerated at the south end? I spoke with Paul McFarland two years ago and I

understand no hunting is authorized there despite the fact that many DNR state holdings do allow for hunting in the land-use plan.

Two years prior to that conversation, the DNR office in Olympia gave me 100 percent confirmation that hunting was legal on that land. As Mr. McFarland later explained, this was a misinformed state employee I had spoken with.

Considering the fact that many of us were told that we could legally hunt on that state land, that doesn’t make the hunters who were there poachers. After hearing a shotgun, the author was presumptive in saying the gunshots could have come from their own property. I find it hard to believe

that hikers or dog walkers had to “retreat” towards Griffin Bay once they heard a shotgun.

In my opinion, fall deer hunting doesn’t constitute a public safety concern. Deer hunters aren’t ruining sensitive and fragile ecosystems. Not with gut piles or drag marks. Hunting has been a part of our culture on this island since long before the miles of dog walking trails.

Considering the fact that we have two national parks, a state park, a county park, and many Land Bank holdings for dog walking and nature observation, I don’t believe deer hunters are the threat to humanity that some believe us to be.

At a time when our backyard landscape is being pack-aged and branded and sold in the interest of tourism, I offer some observations of my own. It didn’t take many trips to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket to see first-hand how much different island life truly is there.

I’ve always been proud of how “inclusive” our community is. This island has always been a melting pot in a sense, a place where a variety of people find their common ground. What you find in Martha’s Vineyard is an “exclusive” community with an unnatural and over-saturated culture of tourism.

Committee’s and action groups will “develop” more trails, bike turnouts, bus stops, roadside plaques, interpretive centers, scooter parking and a fall festival plan to bring more people in for the shoulder seasons. What was once a very tolerant and inclusive community has become an exclusive community where the Southern resident whales

Outrage over ‘poachers’ misplaced, a symbol of community’s cultural shift

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Playground for the few? Island’s rural roots under assault

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As I See It

Let the sunshine: solar for schoolsBy Linda LyshallSpecial to the Journal

To the San Juan Islands Community:Thanks to support from islanders, we have

raised over $120,000 in community contributions and grants, and are well on our way to meeting our goal of $200,000.

By spring of next year, most students in the islands will have hands on learning opportunities in creating renew-able energy. This is our future.

In addition to generating solar power for the schools, the Community Solar for Our Schools project will also immerse our students in renewable energy education. The educational value of this project is perhaps even greater than the panels themselves.

Consider the impact of creating inspired island stu-dents who will know that solar is power. These students will expect that renewable energy technology will be a part of our community energy independency solutions. They are our future.

If you have already contributed to this project, your support is much appreciated. If you haven’t, but would like to, there is still time.

This is truly a community project and we cannot do it without you. You can make a tax deductible donation or you can purchase solar units and receive an annual production incentive credit, anticipated to pay back your contribution in full over 10 years.

To donate or sign up go to our website at: http://san-juanislandscd.org or call us at 378-6621.

Consider the difference your support can make, here locally for our schools and our students. Imagine a renewable bright future on our islands.

This project is a partnership with the San Juan Islands Conservation District, OPALCO, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, and the local school dis-tricts.

— Editor’s note: Linda Lyshall is manager of San Juan Islands Conservation District

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n Veteran’s Advisory Board, Dec. 26, 11:45 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St.n San Juan County Council, Jan. 5, 9 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St., Friday Harborn Marine Resources Committee Annual Retreat, Jan. 7, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St.n Stormwater Citizens Advisory Committee, Jan. 8, 8:30-11:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St.n Noxious Weed Control Board, Jan. 12, 8:30 a.m., WSU Extension Office, SVC San Juan Center, 221 Weber Wayn San Juan County Fair Board , Jan. 12, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds, 846 Argyle Avenue, Friday Harbor. n Human Service Advisory Board, Jan. 12, 11:45 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St.n Friday Harbor Town Council, Jan. 16, noon & 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St.

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By F. Milene Henley, SJC auditorSpecial to the Journal

This is a very late third quarter financial report. It’s been a tough one to write, in part because I’ve

been busy with the 2015 budget. But more than that, this report has been tough because it conveys a mixed mes-sage.

The good news is that the local economy has continued to perform well this year, and as a result, county revenues have outperformed projections. Sales tax revenue will come in around 5 percent above budget. The Land Bank’s real estate excise tax has topped $2.1 million, and will likely fin-ish the year 50 percent above budget – though still barely more than half its historic high of $3.9 million.

Lodging taxes have hit a record $1 million, running about 15 percent above budget. Planning and permitting activities did not experience the drop-off expected earlier this year, and will also finish 12-15 percent above budget.

The bad news is that revenues to the county’s general fund are still not keeping up with needs. In such a good year, one has to ask why.

Part of the answer has to do with the nature of county funding. Many sources of funding are restricted in use; that is, they can be used only for specific purposes.

Land Bank funds, most obviously, can be used only to purchase and maintain Land Bank properties. Capital Improvement real estate excise taxes (.5 percent of real estate sales) can be used only for capital expenditures, such as buildings, roads, park facilities, and stormwater projects. Lodging taxes can be used only for tourism promotion, activities, or facilities. Planning and building permit rev-enue, by design, pays only for the people who issue the planning and building permits.

Most of the county’s sales tax revenue can be used for any purpose, but part of it is restricted to expenditure on criminal justice activities. Since criminal justice expen-

ditures all come out of the general fund, those activities consume a lot of the general fund revenue.

That leaves the bulk of general fund expenditures—for administration, finance, legal, courts, policing, coop-erative extension, health, senior services, planning, etc.—largely dependent on property taxes, unrestricted sales taxes, and grants.

Yet grants are shrinking and property taxes are grow-ing slowly, more slowly even than the consumer price index (CPI). And all of our expenses,

including payroll, services, utilities, and supplies, are grow-ing more rapidly than either CPI or property taxes.

So while it’s true, and wonderful news, that the local economy is recovering, local governments still find them-selves in a place where revenues are growing more slowly than expenditures. This structural imbalance made the preparation of the 2015 budget particularly challenging.

To resolve it, the council had to elect to use about $650,000 of cash to plug the gap between revenue and expenditures. Projections for 2016 and 2017, based on cur-rent growth rates, show that the gap will increase in future years.

Ultimately, the state will have to address the problem by allowing property taxes to grow more than 1 percent (plus new construction) each year, or the county will have to make some tough choices about service reductions.

Not much of a holiday message, I know. But knowing what lies ahead prepares us better for dealing with it. Enjoy your holidays, and I’ll check in with you again next year.

— Editor’s note: Quarterly financial reports by the San Juan County auditor are published periodically, as submitted, by the Journal.

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How are we doing? Shakily stableExpectations exceeded, but robust revenues eclipsed by rising costs

Contributed photo

F. Milene Henley

Islands’ Sounder photo / Cali BagbyFlanked by like-minded friends, Friday Harbor’s D.T. McCarty, center, takes a stand for racial justice outside San Juan County Courthouse Dec. 16, with signs and sentiments shared nationwide in the case involving the death of Eric Garner, in New York.

Joining forces for justiceAlmanacTEMPERATURES, RAINFALL

ORCAS High Low PrecipDec. 15 47 39 —Dec. 16 47 43 —Dec. 17 49 44 —Dec. 18 51 45 .09

Precipitation in December: 2.37”Precipitation in 2014: 32.07”Reported by John Willis

Olga

SAN JUAN High Low PrecipDec. 15 49 37 —Dec. 16 50 42 —

Dec. 17 47 43 .05Dec. 18 52 44 .07

Precipitation in December: 1.90”Precipitation in 2014: 23.78”

Reported by Weather UndergroundRoche Harbor Water Systems

SUNRISE, SUNSET Sunrise SunsetDec. 24 8:02 a.m. 4:21 p.m.Dec. 25 8:03 a.m. 4:22 p.m.Dec. 26 8:03 a.m. 4:22 p.m.Dec. 27 8:03 a.m. 4:23 p.m.Dec. 28 8:03 a.m. 4:24 p.m.Dec. 29 8:03 a.m. 4:25 p.m.Dec. 30 8:04 a.m. 4:26 p.m

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SUNDAYTHE NUT-CRACKER, BOLSHOI BALLET

Enchanting performance of the classic tale streams live in HD. Tickets, adults $20,

students $10. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheater.org

SJCT2 PM, SUN, DEC. 28

WEDNESDAYNEW YEARS

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for the festive season.Tickets: Adult $20; Members $18;

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are smothered and the island is branded and pack-aged as a seasonal festival.

Hunting deer with a shotgun on 80 acres isn’t an unsafe situation. It’s a situation that bothers many people because they pre-fer a quiet 80 acres close to home to walk their dog

without disturbance. This is an example of “exclusive” minded people who want the rural view absent the rural people.

Leaving our rural roots behind us, our community has evolved in the direc-tion of film festivals and add campaigns. Our infrastruc-ture is strained in the sum-mer. Our roads are choked with bikes and scooters. The cost of commercial space in town is being driven up at an alarming rate.

And now, God forbid, someone hunts for a fall deer and a gut pile is dis-covered.

Why not hunt on the 12

acres I own on Mt. Dallas? Because the homeowners association has imposed their views on hunting and no hunting is allowed up here even on my own property. Lastly, I offer my sincere thank you to any and all who allow people to hunt on their land. For that consideration, I’m truly grateful.

— Editor’s note: Carter Whalen first moved to the island in 1977, and lives with wife, Jennifer, and three daugh-ters. An archery hunter since age 14, he works in Alaska as a state-licensed marine pilot, based in Dutch Harbor.

Assault:Continued from page 4

other Division 2B soccer teams. The boys team, with 14 players on the roster, weighed in with a collective 3.38 GPA, while the 13-member girls team together averaged a 3.74 GPA for the fall quarter.

Grumbles grow over Growlers

That distinct, persistent, low rumble emanating from San Juan Island’s neighbor to the south, Whidbey Island, underscored what evolved into an increasingly vola-tile dispute over economics, politics, national security and the quality of life in the Salish Sea, in 2014.

Whidbey remained the epicenter of the clash over the new-era fleet of electronic warfare aircraft sta-

tioned at its Naval Air Station, aka Growlers, but as the year wore on islanders became ever more drawn into the clash over noise from the thousands of engine tests and train-ing flights of the 94 Growlers sta-tioned on Whidbey.

A website created by San Juan County to track noise complaints drew 871 entries in the span of several months. County Democrats threw their endorsement behind U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen’s primary election opponent in large part because of his ongoing support of the Growler fleet. In early October, the Congressman, who earlier backed a full-scale environmental impact statement of the Grolwers, faced sharp criticism at a town hall meeting on Lopez. The Navy, under police escort and with about two dozen representatives in tow, con-ducted its first-ever EIS meeting on Lopez in early December. Results of the EIS, which is intended to quan-tify and determine the Growlers

impact, are e x p e c t e d sometime in 2015.

Fresh look for harbor

Could it have, should it have… been different?

The question will probably be kicked around for years.

But at the height of summer 2014, the town council gave a collective thumbs up to the Port of Friday Harbor’s much-debated design of the building which one day will rise at the site that was once home to Downriggers Restaurant. Created by architect Peter Brachvogel of BC&J architects, the Spring Street Landing building, expected to cost in the neighborhood of $4 million,

will feature a public plaza, restau-rant, retail space, more than a dozen underground parking spaces and expanded access to the waterfront. But it will also gobble up a greater portion of the sky, as the pitch of its roofline exceeds the town’s basic building code because its historic look and feel drew the endorsement of the town historic review board.

Approval of the design signaled the start of major renovations at the port, including reconstruction of the marina and replacement of the seawall that will serve as the foun-dation and footprint of new Spring Street Landing building

(Next week: Part II, Numbers 1-5, Honorable Mention)

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ISLAND SCENEWednesday, Dec. 24

Omnium Gatherum, Roche Harbor Pavilion, 4 & 6:30 p.m. Double showing of Island Stage Left’s holiday produc-tion. See Dec. 18 listing. Info, 378-5649, www.islandstageleft.org,

Thursday, Dec. 25Merry Christmas!

Lessons, Carols & a Christmas Story, San Juan Vineyard Chapel, 11 a.m. Info, 378-0023

Friday, Dec. 26IMA Artists’ Registry Show, IMA, 540 Spring St., 11-5 p.m. Annual showcase in new build-ing. Local artists exhibit wide variety of work, textiles, pottery, sculp-tures, paintings, pho-tography. Much of the work for sale. Info, 370-5177, [email protected]

Saturday, Dec. 27

IMA Artists’ Registry Show, IMA, 540 Spring St., 11-5 p.m. Annual showcase in new build-ing. See Dec. 26 listing. Info, 370-5177, [email protected]

Scooter & Skate Night, Fairgrounds, Scooter & trike 5:30-6:30 p.m., $2 per rider, $5 per fam-ily. Open Skate, 7-8:30 p.m., $3 per rider, $8 per family. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org

Sunday, Dec. 28

IMA Artists’ Registry Show, IMA, 540 Spring St., 11-5 p.m. Annual showcase in new build-ing. See Dec. 26 listing. Info, 370-5177, [email protected]

The Nutcracker, Bolshoi Ballet, SJCT, 2 p.m. Enchanting per-formance of the classic tale streams live in HD. Tickets, adults $20, stu-dents $10. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheater.org

What’s Happening!

See CALENDAR, Page 8

CalendarTriumphs & tribulations screen live to SJCT in “JOHN”PAGE 8

It’s been a tough year for orcas, a triumphant year for art. Like with any ending, a new beginning unfolds. While we have the chance

to begin anew or keep rolling with momentum anytime, the new year is a symbolic testament to the always changing, ebb and flow of life.

It’s a time to reflect on the past, and contemplate

the future. To count your victories, and learn from your struggles.

From everyone here at the Journal, we hope your new year is filled with more smiles than tears, more laughter than arguments, more triumphs than defeats. May your cup always be half full, and a very happy new year to you all.

Town of Friday Harbor mayor Carrie Lacher, and administrator Duncan Wilson are looking forward to some big plans for 2015. One being a $9.4 M project to replace the water transmis-sion line that transports the town’s drinking water from the dam at Trout Lake to the water treatment facility on Wold Road. The current asbestos concrete pipe will be replaced with top of the line, flexible plastic piping that is much safer in an earthquake situation. The

current piping is 50 years old. Historical placards will be installed around town and show the

history of certain spots like Brown Island, Memorial Park and the cannery in a storyboard display.

Binoculars will be installed at Overlook Park next to Friday Harbor House by the new year and plans are in the works to develop the

playground at Sunken Park. One of the major highlights of 2014 was the completion of Blair

Avenue, which took longer than expected. The ribbon was cut on Dec. 18, officially reopening the street.

Lacher is particularly excited about the successful tree lighting event that took place in December. This year there were also many other events going on that evening including the opening of the new Island’s Museum of Art building, a fundraiser at Brick Works for Solar for Our Schools project, and hot cocoa and cookies at the Whale Museum.

“There was something in every quadrant,I get goosebumps thinking about it,” she said. “That’s really raised the bar. I hope we can achieve that sense of community every year and overcome our differences..

San Juan Community Theatre celebrated 25 years of cultural arts in 2014. To mark the historic event, the theatre put on a production of “Annie,” which was the first musical ever performed at SJCT when it opened in 1989. The production had over 100 participants, from singers to set painters, and was one of the highest attended shows in theatre history.

“Annie was a prime example of what community theatre is all about,” said Jan Bollwinkel Smith, promotion director. “We look forward to seeing more island friends on stage, bringing high quality international programs like the Bolshoi Ballet, and educational programs.”

Jenny Atkinson, executive director of the Whale Museum is hoping for a happy and healthy whale and salmon year.

“Everything we do, we’re going to keep on doing,” she said.

She looks forward to continuing to promote steward-ship of the sea through educational workshops, events and exhibits.

Island Rec saw forward movement this year with Friday Harbor Fields, which is being developed by Friday Harbor Athletics in collaboration with the Town of Friday Harbor, San Juan County School District and Island Rec. Island Rec also received a generous donation toward the development of the fields from a community donor.

Island Rec was hit hard this year by the tax assessor’s error which granted the organization more funding than merited—forcing the organization to pay the extra money back.

“We were surprised by the error,” Sally Thomsen, Island Rec Director said. “We’re looking to maintain most of our programs in 2015, in doing so we’re depleting our reserves.”

2015 is a critical year for Island Rec in that its six year operating levy is up, and will come to a vote in the April election.

Thomsen hopes to re-open the idea of starting new programs, like after school programs for working families, “when the levy passes.”

Family Open Gym, FHHS

Gym, 5:30 p.m. Open to all ages, the place to play bas-ketball & other indoor sports. $5 per family. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org

Teen Open Gym, FHHS Gym, 7:00 p.m. Free, grades 7 and up, indoor game time. Parent waiver required. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org

Monday, Dec. 29

IMA Artists’ Registry Show, IMA, 540 Spring St., 11-5 p.m. Annual showcase in new building. See Dec. 26 listing. Info, 370-5177, [email protected]

Conscientious Projector Documentary, 7 p.m., Host Rob Simpson pres-ents ‘Sacred Journey of the Heart.’ A film about creating a new world through love. Light refreshments. Info,

378-2798, www.sjlib.org

Contra Dance, Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m., free. Instruction provided. Called by Mike Cohen of the Contra Band. Info, [email protected], 378-6313

Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org

Tuesday, Dec. 30

Adult Basketball, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org

Wednesday, Dec. 31

New Years Eve Celebration, Brickworks, 7-9 p.m. Family fun tradition returns. Hat decorating station, photo-booth. Times Square ball drop viewing, EST. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org

Thursday, Jan. 1


Friday, Jan. 2


National Theatre Live: ‘JOHN’. SJCT, 7 p.m. Live streaming performance, the touching story of a man struggling to survive years of crime & drug use. Tickets, $20 Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheater.org

Saturday, Jan. 3


Dana Lyons Concert, Library, 7 p.m., free. Well-known Bellingham folk singer brings new songs, including ‘Salmon Come Home,’ from his new album. Visit his website, www.cow-swithguns.com. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org

Scooter & Skate Night, Fairgrounds, Scooter & trike 5:30-6:30 p.m., $2 per rider, $5 per family. Open Skate, 7-8:30 p.m., $3 per rider, $8 per family. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org

Sunday, Jan. 4


The Met: Live in HD, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg. SJCT, 2 p.m. Wagner’s six-hour, two intermission opera, is one of opera’s most cherished com-edies. Tickets, $20 Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheater.org

Auditions, Playwright Project. SJCT, 6:30 p.m. Casting actors for new Playwright Development Project. Meet with directors & writers. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheater.org

Looking for a last minute Christmas present? Trying to keep your shopping local?

Two island authors recently have released books that focus on the islands, in two very different ways.

Long time island resident Sam Buck, Sr., whose family came to the island right after World War I, has written a book to share the history of the San Juan Islands and express his concerns for the future.

“A Letter to the People of Our Amazing and Wonderful San Juan Islands,” is a 52-page, paperback book written for anyone interested in the past, present and future of the San Juans.

Buck wrote the book with the intent of both reaching islanders and promoting an appreciation of the islands’ “old days,” and offering a cautionary note about the intru-sion of big government in an archipelago of little islands.

“I’d been working on it for so long, too long really,” he

said. “Mostly it’s my history.”The book is for available at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Photographer, naturalist and author, Julie McIntire-

Corey has published a photography book featuring landscapes and wildlife from all the San Juan sea-sons. One season in particular stands out, the Whale Season. She includes breathtaking photos of the Southern Resident orcas in their natural setting.

This full-color, 112-page, hard-cover book, “Seasons of the San Juan Islands,” is a perfect addi-tion to any coffee table.

The book is on sale at King’s Market, The Whale Museum, San Juan Island Food Co-op, and Roche Harbor Resort. The book is also available on her web-site. Visit www.juliecsji.com to purchase the book, or for more information about the author.

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICESSan Juan Islands

Conservation District Board of Supervisors 2015 Election

The San Juan Islands Conservation District is currently accepting applications for one open position on its Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Responsibilities and Re- quirements: -Supervisors must be registered vot- ers and reside within the boundaries of San Juan County. -Supervisors must attend monthly Board meetings to discuss and ap- prove policy, plans, and budget. -Supervisors serve without compen- sation. The San Juan Islands Conservation District will hold an election for one open position of District Supervisor with a term of three years to begin May 15, 2015. The position is currently held by Ronald Zee whose term expires May 15, 2015. The SJICD Board of Supervisors has appointed Linda Lyshall to serve as the election supervisor.To File as a Candidate: Please request an application by emailing in- [email protected] or call 360-378-6621. Candidate filing deadline is 1/2/2015.To Vote: Voting will be by mail only. Please request a ballot by sending an email to [email protected], call 360-378-6621, or pick one up in person at 530 Guard Street, Friday Har- bor, WA. Ballots must be requested between 1/1/2015 and 1/31/2015. All ballots must be received no later than 5:00PM on 2/2/2015.Applications may be submitted in person or by mail to either of the following organizations:San Juan Islands Conservation Dis- trictMailing Address: 350 Court St, #10, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Office: 530 Guard Street, Friday Har- bor, WA 98250Washington State Conservation CommissionMailing Address: PO Box 47721, Olympia, WA 98504-7721Office: 300 Desmond Drive SE, La- cey, WA 98503Phone: 360-407-6200LEGAL NO. J605555Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.December 17, 24, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON,

COUNTY OF SAN JUANIn Re the Matter of the Estate of: WADE PAUL HILL, Deceased. NO. 14-4-05067-2PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDI- TORS(RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If

the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.Date of first publication: December 17, 2014 Personal Representative: ELIZABETH ANNE HETRICK Dated: 12/9/14/s/Mary L. StoneMARY L. STONE/WSBA#17327 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service:P.O. Box 623Friday Harbor, WA 98250(360) 378-6778Court of probate proceedings and cause number:San Juan Co. Superior Court, Cause No. 14-4-05067-2LEGAL NO. J605565Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.December 17, 24, 31, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of:CASSANDRA JANE BOWERS,Deceased.NO. 14-4-05064-8PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDI- TORSRCW 11.40.030[CORRECTED]The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the man-

ner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 1.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION:12-10-2014PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: JENNIFER BOWERS WILLIAMS12327 Cross CutHelotes, TX 78023-2934Attorney for and Resident Agent of Personal Representative:HIGGINSON BEYER/s/Carla J. HigginsonCarla J. Higginson 175 Second Street NorthFriday Harbor, Washington 98250(360) 378-2185Notices should be mailed or served on the above-listed attorney for the estate.LEGAL NO. J604298Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.December 10, 17, 24, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHING- TON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of: CAROL RAY ERIKSEN (AKA IRENE CAR- ROLL), Deceased. NO. 14 4 05078 8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDI- TORS RCW 11.40.030. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c): or (2) four months after the date of the 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 1.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: 12-24-14. PERSONAL REPRESEN- TATIVE: ROLF N ERIKSEN, 268 In- dralaya Road, Eastsound, Washing- ton 98245. Notices should be mailed or served on the above-listed representative for the estate.LEGAL NO. J606149Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 24, 31, 2014, January 7, 2015.

TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICESNOTICE OF APPLICATION

& NOTICE OF COMPLETENESSThe Town of Friday Harbor has deemed the following Rezone Appli- cation complete. The Application, received by the Town of Friday Har- bor, requests the rezone of their property from Single-family Residen- tial to Utility. In 2014, during the al-

lowed amendment cycle to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, this parcel was changed by public hearing to the Utility Designation which allows the consideration of the Re- zone Application. The property is identified as tax parcel no. 351151029 and is located at 415 Tucker Avenue, Friday Harbor, WA.

30 DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERI- OD: December 24, 2014 to January 23, 2015. To make written comments on this proposal, please mail or hand deliver specific comments to: Land Use Administrator, Mike Bertrand, Town of Friday Harbor Community Development Depart- ment, 60 Second Street, or PO Box

219, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 no later than 4:30 PM January 23, 2015. If you have questions on this application, contact the Town at 360-378-2810 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.LEGAL NO. FH606904Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands

December 24, 2014, January 7, 2015.

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James Guard and Thomas Synoground tallied two pins apiece in the Wolverines non-league match against Anacortes, Burlington-Edison and South Whidbey at home, Dec. 17.

Pit against an opponent nine pounds above his normal weight, Ben Ware joined in the pin-fest, with a take-down of Burlington-Edison’s Hunter Thompson

with less than one minute elapsed in the bout. Jesse Payne also scored a pin with a take-down of South Whidbey’s Jordan Berry with five seconds remain-ing in the opening round of contest.

Hunter Smith (220) notched his first pin of the season and the seventh of the four-team match for the Wolverines, taking down Burlington-Edison’s Devin Venegas with one minute left in the final round of the match.

The Wolverines will be on the road for a 4-team league dual meet at Darrington,

Jan. 7, and compete at the Sky Valley Invite, at Sultan,

before returning home for a two-team league match Jan. 13, at 4:30 p.m.

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The Wolverines scraped together just enough points when it mattered most to seal their fourth consecutive win in an offensively anemic 24-19 victory on the road over Coupeville.

Junior Madi Kincaid scored all of her game-high 13 points in the sec-ond half, including a pair of buckets from beyond the 3-point stripe, and accounted for all seven points the Wolverines tallied in the fourth and final period as well.

Kincaid tossed in six in the pivotal third period, in which Friday Harbor, trailing by two points at the break, outscored the home team 9-3 to take a 5-point advantage into the final eight

minutes of regulation.Despite having home court advan-

tage, the Wolves (4-3) had more turn-overs, 23, than points in the Dec. 17 non-league contest. They knocked down only 2-of-9 free throw attempts, 22 percent. The 24 points scored by the Wolverines, who were 2-of-8 from the free-throw line, marks a season-low for a team that averaged 43.3 points per game over their first five.

With the win, Friday Harbor improved to 5-1 overall and, on the heels of a 38-32 victory at home Dec. 16 over Northwest 2B/1B League rival Darrington, remain undefeated in league play. at 3-0.

Tied at 20 points apiece at the half, the Wolverines outscored Darrington

18-12 after the break to seal the league win at home, the first of a two-game sea-

son series against the Loggers.In her first full-game of the season,

junior Allie Galt, sidelined with an ankle injury in the first four games of the year, tossed in 12 points to share team-high scoring honors in the win over the Loggers. Darrington’s Jordy Stafford also scored 12 in the contest.

At Coupeville, Galt scored six in the first half and finished the game with a total of seven points. Madden Shanks and Lili Wood each had two.NextThe Wolverines face Nooksack

Valley and Squalicum in the “Crush in the Slush” tournament in Port Townsend Dec. 26-27. They begin the new year at home against a traveling Australian team, Jan. 3, and take on Orcas on the road Jan. 6 in the first of a two-game regular-season series against their league rival and inter-island foe.

Wolverines lurch by Wolves; 24-19

Watch the ball drop in Times Square and count down to 2015 at Island Rec’s New Years Eve Community Celebration.

Brickworks will host the free, family-oriented, fun-filled, festive event Dec. 31, beginning at 7 p.m.

Activities include hat-decorating, photo booth, games, contests, food, music and more. There are chances to wine prizes donated by local businesses.

All ages are welcome, children under 13 require adult accompaniment. Guests are encouraged to bring a sweet or savory snack to share in potluck style. The event is set to Eastern Standard Time.

Island Rec also seeks vol-unteers to help put on this fun family event. For more information call 378-4953 or visit www.islandrec.org.

Whidbey New-Times photo /Jim WallerMadi Kincaid uses a screen from Lili Wood to find room to maneuver in the Wolverines Dec. 17 win at Coupeville.

Wrestlers tally seven ‘take downs’ at home

Journal photo / Scott RasmussenBen Ware takes firm control of a Concrete opponent en route to a win in the Wolverines Dec. 10 four-team league match at home.

Ring in the New Year; family fun at Brickworks

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