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Blaine Senior Center to reopen, page 8

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Lummi carvers bring totem pole to Birch Bay

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(See The C Shop, page 16)

s From l.; Douglas James, Siam’el wit, Heather Misanes and Jewell James are members of the Lummi Nation who helped carve and paint a totem pole to be presented to President Joe Biden later this summer. The group arrived in Birch Bay on May 8, one of many stops they will make while taking the totem pole on their Red Road to D.C. journey. Photo by Chuck Kinzer/CKimageart.com

Totem pole en route to Biden stops in Birch Bay By Grace McCarthy Dozens of people gathered at the future site of the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library May 8 to learn about a 24-foot totem pole Lummi Nation members will travel with across the U.S. to raise awareness to land and water protection. The Lummi Nation House of Tears Carvers, made up of carvers and painters who will take the totem pole on a journey called “the Red Road to D.C.,” which will culminate with the totem pole being pre-

sented to President Joe Biden. “The pole is not what is sacred,” Douglas Jewell said during the event. “It’s you and you and you. When you come together you create the sacred moment.” During the event, the carvers spoke about their upcoming cross-country tour and explained the art on the pole. The cedar totem pole depicts images such as the moon, a divine eagle to represent leadership, a Chinook salmon to bring urgency to disappearing salmon in the Pacific Northwest and red hands to

Council approves next steps for H Street annexation By Grace McCarthy After strong pushback during a May 10 public hearing, Blaine City Council voted 6-0 to move forward with the process of annexing two adjoining H Street properties. Councilmember Richard May abstained from voting. Council’s approval does not fully green light the annexation of the properties at 4455 H Street and 2221 Cedarwood Lane, which together make up just under 5 acres. For the annexation to be approved, the

city of Blaine’s community development services director Stacie Pratschner said a draft ordinance will be presented at the next city council meeting. The ordinance will then go to the Whatcom County boundary review board, which acts as the appeal body for boundary decisions and will verify the annexation is consistent with Blaine’s urban growth area, Pratschner said. The county will ultimately approve or deny the annexation. “What is before us tonight is whether the application was done in a proper and

legal fashion and whether it merits going forward as an annexation,” councilmember Mary Lou Steward said during the meeting. “Once the property is annexed into the city of Blaine, what happens to it after that is not for our discussion this evening because there are way too many factors.” The property was first brought before council during a January work-study session in which the community devel(See Annex, page 3)

represent murdered and missing Indigenous women. In part, according to their website, the group is doing the journey now because of the new federal administration, which includes Deb Haaland, the first Native American to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior. “Now is the time to implement policies to protect, restore, and renew sacred places, lands and waterways; and redefine the (See Totem pole, page 10)

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The C Shop reopened May 7 after closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Many familiar, masked faces visited the nearly 50-year-old shop at 4825 Alderson Road throughout the afternoon, all of whom were excited to see their local chocolate factory let in more than five randomly selected kids. “Glad to see you back open,” a man said, pushing a stroller carrying his son out the front door, each with an ice cream cone in hand. Since closing last year, the Birch Bay staple had been taking online orders that customers could pick up outside the shop or have mailed. But now, with changes that include the shop rearranged to have separate entrance and exit doors, The C Shop is ready to reopen. The shop is open weekends, Friday through Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m, but hasn’t finalized summer hours. The C Shop will celebrate 50 years of selling sweets to the community of Birch Bay this June. Patrick and Patricia Alesse originally opened the shop on June 26, 1971 where the Jacobs Landing condominiums are now on Birch Bay Drive. After eight years, they moved to their current location on Alderson Road. Since then, the Alesse’s eldest son Keith and his partner Saara Kuure have taken over the family business. But Patricia can still be seen either working at the shop, and Patrick dropping by, especially on the shop’s first day open in over a year. Keith said they were still getting things back together during their first weekend. The C Shop makes special holiday chocolates, like chocolate-covered wine jell and chocolate heart boxes for Valentine’s Day, and of course, chocolate bunnies for Easter. Some of the C Shop original specials include peanut butter yumm’s, which are white chocolate-covered peanut butter bars, and C-foam, a chocolate-covered

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Local health officials urge residents to get vaccinated By Grace McCarthy Whatcom County Health Department and PeaceHealth officials urged Whatcom County residents to continue getting vaccinated to prevent already rising Covid-19 cases and hospitalization rates to continue in the county. Whatcom County Health Department director Erika Lautenbach said during a May 11 media conference that the county is averaging 37 case rates per day, which she called “concerning.” “We are teetering on the edge

of moving back to Phase 2,” she said. Currently, Whatcom County is missing both the Phase 3 mark for case rates and hospitalizations. The county’s case rate is 213 cases per 100,000 people (200 is the maximum for Phase 3) and the hospitalization rate is 7.9 per 100,000 (5 is the maximum for Phase 3). The state will re-evaluate phases on Tuesday, May 18 and phase changes would take place Friday, May 21, although gov-

ernor Jay Inslee issued a twoweek pause on counties moving through phases that will expire next week. In the past six weeks, the number of Covid-19 cases for people 18-65 years old in counties in the North Region – Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island – has doubled and the number of hospitalizations has tripled, Lautenbach said. Regionally, the median age for Covid-19 hospitalizations has decreased from 67 in January

to 52 in April, she added. Dr. Sudhakar Karlapudi, chief medical officer at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, said earlier in the pandemic, the hospital saw patients aged 60 and over but now is primarily caring for patients between 40 and 60. “Another important difference is patients are seriously sick, requiring ICU care. A large number of those admitted are requiring ventilator support and oxygen support,” he said. “We have also

seen patients as young as their early 20s requiring to be hospitalized because of this disease.” Karlapudi said this spring the hospital began asking patients if they had a Covid-19 vaccine. “I can tell you with confidence so far all patients who have been admitted to St. Joes with Covid have not received their Covid vaccine yet,” Karlapudi said. “Essentially it proves to us that the (See Covid-19, page 13)

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opment services department informed council that Patrick Rooney, the landowner of the 3.2acre H Street property, submitted an annexation request in November. An unincorporated 1.6-acre property to its west, 2221 Cedarwood Lane, borders city limits and entered a utility agreement in 2002 that gives the city authority to annex it. Raymond Pelletti, the Cedarwood Lane landowner, is opposed to future development on the proposed annexed areas. Council had the option to approve, modify or deny the annexation request. City attorney Jon Sitkin attended the meeting to answer councilmembers’ questions. The city received 11 letters in opposition to the annexation and none in favor, city clerk Sam Crawford said during the meeting. Opposition mostly questioned sufficiency of public notice, the 60-percent petition method – the most commonly used annexation method in Washington – that requires 60 percent of property owners in the proposed annexation to agree, and future zoning and develop-

ment impacts. Blaine resident Pamela Sweet said she was concerned potential development would change her neighborhood. “We moved here for the peace and quiet, and that is why we live at the bottom of this hill. We like to enjoy the fact that our grandkids and our animals can run around. It’s safe out there and quiet,” she said during the hearing. “If this happens, it’s going to change the dynamic of the entire hill.” Steward brought up that annexing the property does not guarantee Rooney will develop it. If annexed and eventually proposed for development, Pratschner said the property must be analyzed for traffic impacts, protection of critical areas and stormwater management. Council was in agreement that they wanted the properties to be zoned as low-density, which Pratschner said could mean four to six single-family homes per acre on the H Street property. However, if developed, the number of houses will depend on many factors that won’t be known until later. Such factors include wetland areas that could lower the number of houses built or accessory dwelling units that

s The H Street property is the plot on the right in the Whatcom County zoning map. The Cedarwood Lane property is to its left, which could also be annexed. Image courtesy Whatcom County Planning and Development Services

could increase the number. May questioned if the community development services department often receives more opposition than support for vacant properties to build on, to which Pratschner replied that, anecdotally, it’s more likely that people who have concerns will submit

Filing week starts May 17. Here’s what you need to know to run for office. Those interested in running for public office need to keep an important date on their calendar: Filing week is Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21 for positions open in the November election. People who want to run, or rerun, must file their declaration of candidacy with the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office. In-person filing at the county auditor’s office will begin at 8:30 a.m. on

Monday, May 17, while online filing begins at 9 a.m. Declarations of candidacy must be filed online by 4 p.m. Friday, May 21, or in-person or by mail by 4:30 p.m. Friday. The auditor’s office also began accepting filings by mail May 3. The primary election is August 3 and election day is November 2. The top two candidates who receive the most votes in the primary election will appear on bal-

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The Northern L ght Registration opens for Tour de Whatcom bike ride The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, Pacific Coast Weddings annual guide, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/ Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@pointrobertspress.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@pointrobertspress.com Editor Grace McCarthy grace@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Ian Haupt ian@pointrobertspress.com Reporting Interns Nolan Baker, Sienna Boucher prpintern@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@pointrobertspress.com Office Manager Jeanie Luna info@pointrobertspress.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst sales@pointrobertspress.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@pointrobertspress.com Contributors In This Issue Doug Dahl The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200, Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXVI, No 47 Circulation: 10,500 copies

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Get your pedals in gear – registration for the Tour de Whatcom bike ride recently opened for its 16th year. The ride will start the morning of Saturday, July 17, leaving from Boundary Bay Brewery in downtown Bellingham. With four different routes, varying from 22 to 100 miles, this ride offers something for riders of all abilities and makes it great for the family, according to an April 30 announcement. The ride has views of Mt. Baker, Lake Whatcom, valleys, rivers, lush farmland, beaches and the Salish Sea all in a fairly flat ride. Whatcom Events, a community nonprofit organization, hosts the event. The organization also puts on Ski to Sea, Mt. Baker Hill Climb and Trails to Taps. The event will follow CDC guidelines and Washington state mandates to prevent the spread of Covid-19, according to Whatcom Events. Masks will be required at the start area and rest stops, but not

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while riding. Anyone 10 years old or older – an age limit put in place for safety reasons – can register for any distance. Prices currently vary from $40 to $55 per entrant and will increase by $15 after Sunday, May 16. Also, reduced prices are available for tandems or multiple riders and families (living in the same household). Rest stops will only have restroom ac-

cess and water this year, except for a food stop in Lynden for century riders. Participants will be given a brown bag of snacks the morning of the ride to eat while riding. There will be no official afterparty this year, but riders can receive happy-hour priced drinks at Boundary Bay Brewery upon showing their bib number. To register or find out more about the event, visit tourdewhatcom.com.

Letters The Editor: We have a small cottage in Point Roberts and it is with continued frustration and sadness that our two governments cannot come to a simple travel arrangement given the unique geography of the Point and the hardship of people. We have not been able to check on the cottage for over a year – we hope that there is no critters moving in or a jungle of a yard. We have both had our Covid-19 shots on March 17. Is it not possible to get a 48-hour “pass” from U.S. Customs and Border Protection on the provision for maintenance checkup only? I would urge all interested people (on both sides of the border) do some serious lobbying. Maureen Neff Salt Spring Island, B.C.

Student letters The following letters were submitted by Blaine Middle School students in Megan Schutt’s eighth grade social studies class. The students were assigned to write about freedom of speech, with the understanding that letters would be published in a local newspaper. More student letters will be published in upcoming issues. The Editor: The American flag is the symbol of our nation. Although on the surface it is just a piece of cloth, it stands for much more. It is a source of pride for millions, but it is also a symbol of oppression. What would happen if someone were to protest it? Should it be a crime? While you may not like it, flag burning should be allowed. One reason that flag burning should be allowed is because banning it would be a violation of our rights provided by the

First Amendment. It states that “Congress shall make no law [...] abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” Flag burning is what is considered symbolic speech. The right to express our opinions via symbolism is protected. We saw this in the Tinker v. Des Moines case, where students wore black armbands to protest the Vietnam War. Another reason why flag burning should be allowed is because of the laws regarding private property. You are allowed to do anything with property that you own, and the flag is no different. Of course, the burning of flags that belong to the government or someone else’s property is a crime. One argument against flag burning is that it is unpatriotic, since people died for that flag. However, that does not mean it should be banned. It is simply another way for people to utilize their right to freedom of speech. Allowing things we don’t agree with is how we remain free. Protesting by burning the American flag should be allowed. I encourage all of you to use your First Amendment right to protest for what you believe in, whether it be symbolic, large or small. London Fletcher Blaine Middle School Blaine The Editor: Did you know you could lose your job for stating your opinions online? American actress Gina Carano was fired from Disney in 2020 for making controversial statements on social media. Firing her may seem unconstitutional since she was practicing free speech, a First Amendment right, but it’s still legal. Private companies have the right to fire workers for what they post online. However, I don’t

think workers should be fired for practicing free speech in their private lives. Citizens should be able to express their controversial thoughts without the fear of losing their job. We benefit from hearing beliefs of others. Editorial.voa.gov mentions, “Freedom of speech and press allows citizens to communicate their ideas verbally and in writing …” This is important because when people can say their ideas, and if you’re willing to listen, you understand their beliefs, and our nation may become less divided. Some claim firing Gina Carano was the right thing, since her posts were offensive to some people, and she deserved a punishment. However, she has the right to state potentially offensive opinions without punishment. U.S. Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer, stated “... the worst thing you can do by way of abridgement is stop somebody from talking because you don’t like what he says …” He claims this because if we limit the right to speak about certain subjects, where would the line end? Would the cut off get closer to more important subjects like how our government is run? We need to have an open mind, and accept others who might have differing opinions. We have this freedom of speech, and letting others utilize it, as well as ourselves, is important. Maybe we can stand in other’s shoes, see from their perspective, and have more understanding for one another. Helena Macarthur Blaine Middle School Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info and Zoom meeting link: bbwsd.com.

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., location varies. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Virtual meeting info: bbbparkandrec.org/board-meetings/

Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info and virtual meeting login: ci.blaine.wa.us.

Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 9 a.m., virtual meeting. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.

Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m. Info: blainepc@cityofblaine.com. Info for joining Zoom meetings: bit.ly/2CiMKnk.

Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info and virtual meeting link: blainesd.org. North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 1 p.m. Info: nwfrs.net.

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Hawkins, Higgins and Gill announce bids for Blaine City Council Colin Hawkins Colin Hawkins announced he will run for the Blaine City Council Ward 2 Position 4 seat currently held by his father, Charlie Hawkins, who won’t be running for re-election. If elected, Hawkins said he would like to focus on expanding utilities in east Blaine in a way that won’t negatively impact people already connected to the utilities, so they don’t have to foot the bill for new houses. Hawkins has served on the city of Blaine’s public works advisory committee for the past two years and has almost 20 years’ of experience in local politics. Hawkins has also organized the Blaine Christmas Giving Tree, fundraised for the Marine Park playground and Blaine Food Bank. Hawkins is a former president and board member of the Blaine Community Theater. “I think my time involved in the city with the public works advisory committee has given me a lot of insight in the pretty substantial hurdles Blaine has coming up,” he said. “Utility expansion is going to be a big issue.” Hawkins’ family has lived in Blaine for over five generations Kerena Higgins Kerena Higgins announced her bid for Blaine City Council’s Ward 1 Position 2 seat, currently held by mayor Bonnie Onyon. If elected, Higgins said she wants to help create steady and balanced business growth in Blaine through business growth and housing. Higgins is a local attorney who has served for 20 years as an assistant attorney general with the Washington state Attorney General’s Office, where she manages a team of attorneys who represent public universities and the Washington state Department of Labor. In her work, Higgins advises local schools such as Western Washington University, Bellingham Technical College and Whatcom Community College. “Advising for Western is like advising a small city,” she said. “I have the ability to analyze problems from a lot of different perspectives and take an approach based on a solid risk analysis.” Higgins is running for a vacant seat, since Onyon announced she would not run for reelection.

s Colin Hawkins. and ran Goff’s Department Store for nearly a century in downtown Blaine. Everyone from his father, grandfather, mom, and aunts and uncles have been involved in local politics over the years, Hawkins said. “It’s been a way in my family to give back to the community,” he said. “It’s seen as a way we can continue to make Blaine the best that it can be.” Hawkins said he decided now would be a good time to run for council because his children are getting older so he has more time to dedicate to meetings.

ects around Blaine. Gill has lived and worked as a businessman in Blaine since the early ’90s, during which time he has owned or started several businesses including the Shell gas station on D Street, Big Al’s Diner and the newly opened Blaine Mart convenience store on C Street. Gill has also served on the Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee. Council appointed Gill to the position in February, after former councilmember Alicia Rule resigned. “I know to listen to how stakeholders and experts, to make sure that we find solutions that will have the most benefit and the least harm to the businesses and citizens of Blaine.” Gill said in a statement. “In my work on the BTAC committee before I was

CITY OF BLAINE Due to COVID-19 and the Governor’s Proclamation, meetings are now only open to the public telephonically. Information on how to listen to the meeting live will be on the City Council agenda which is located on the City’s website homepage under Your Government, City Council, City Council Agenda. Please check the agenda prior to each meeting as the call in number or location may change.

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Duties for these positions may include but are not limited to: performing routine tasks such as weed-eating, raking, mowing, shoveling and other means of mechanical vegetation control; litter pick-up; pothole patching, pavement striping; building and other public facility repair and maintenance; traffic control in a work zone of a city right of way; cleaning and painting of fire hydrants and/or roadway curbs; trail repair and maintenance; performing other assigned duties of an equally complex nature.

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Higgins ran for the at-large council seat earlier this year. Before the Attorney General’s Office, Higgins worked as a legislative aide in Washington, D.C. and as a grants administrator for Washington State University. She earned her J.D. from Seattle University and her B.A. from Vermont University. Higgins said she decided to run now because her children getting older has given her more time to give back to the community.

own bikes for activities, which will be available for families to drop in as they choose. A free blinking safety clip provided by Tay’s Safety Supply will be given to every child. The event is hosted by BBBPRD2, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Whatcom Smart Trips and the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. Up to 50 children may participate in the event. People who want to attend can sign up at the BBBPRD2 website, at bit.ly/3vUFS5R.

on council, I was focused on promoting our historic places and tourism, which can increase city revenue and jobs.”

Crews will continue improvements on the electrical system in central Blaine through June 30. Public Works will notify affected residents three days prior to an outage with door hangers providing information on when the outage will occur and the duration of the outage.

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Bike safety course on May 21 Children will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know in order to enjoy safe bike rides this summer during a free Birch Bay event 2-4 p.m. on Friday, May 21. The “Confidence Skills Course” will be held in the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2’s activity center parking lot at 7511 Gemini Street. The event will teach students in third grade how to check their bikes before rides, pump tires, brake safely and wear their helmets correctly. Children need to bring their

Sukhwant Singh Gill Sukhwant Singh Gill announced he is running to retain his at-large seat on Blaine City Council. If successful, Gill said he wants to bring more business across the border and improve Blaine’s tourism. Gill said he’d like to prioritize Marine Drive repairs to Jorgensen Public Pier and create multicultural festivals to drive Blaine’s tourism. “I’d like to work with city council to get things done together to get to a reachable thinking which can make the town better,” he said. “We work as a team to make everything better in Blaine, whatever efforts we need to put to make it a better, more beautiful, tourism place with activities.” Gill said he would also like to work with city council to help get funding and aid for pending proj-

Tuesday, May 25 3:00pm – Civil Service Commission Meeting All City offices are currently closed to the public. Contact information for staff and Councilmembers can be found on the City’s website.

Interested persons should complete the online application on the City’s website, https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/.

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Application deadline is 4:30pm on May 14, 2021. The position is open until filled. The City of Blaine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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New $4 million facility to offer services for Whatcom County residents experiencing homelessness By Nolan Baker A new $4 million facility to help provide services to those facing homelessness in Whatcom County has been announced by Unity Care NW, Opportunity Council, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and the Whatcom County health department. The organizations announced plans for the facility in an April 27 joint media release, after the state legislature approved its final capital budget. Sharon Shewmake, a state rep-

resentative for the 42nd legislative district, made the request to fund The Way Station. The Way Station will offer a range of services to those experiencing homelessness, including access to basic hygiene, such as showers and laundry facilities, healthcare services provided by Unity Care NW, as well as case management and housing services through Opportunity Council. The facility will “repurpose” what is now the health department’s community health build-

ing at 1500 North State Street in Bellingham. Rachel Lucy, PeaceHealth’s director of community health, said she expects renovations to begin before the end of 2021. Shewmake was credited by the organizers as fighting for the $4 million to fund the endeavor in this year’s state budget. “The project hits it all,” Shewmake said in a statement, “housing, caring for community, saving money and helping to get people better and in housing.” Whatcom County executive

Satpal Sidhu praised the new site and the community initiative to run the facility. “Our partners have been instrumental in building momentum to get this project off the ground,” Sidhu said in the media release. “I also greatly appreciate our legislators’ efforts in Olympia to secure state funding that, together with local resources, will help us address a gap in services for the unhoused.” The Whatcom County Coalition to End Homelessness, a group that consists of officials

from the city of Bellingham, the Whatcom County health department and the Whatcom Homeless Service Center at Opportunity Council, conducts an annual point-in-time count of the number of unhoused individuals in Whatcom County on a single night. The last published count, which was conducted in January 2020, counted 707 homeless people living in Whatcom County, a 1 percent increase from 2019’s count, but a 17 percent overall decrease since 2008.

County partner seeking input on development of Racial Equity Commission, with the first event on May 22 By Ian Haupt The Chuckanut Health Foundation is hosting a virtual summit Saturday, May 22 as it works to develop a proposal for Whatcom County’s Racial Equity Commission. The summit offers an opportunity for local government officials, commission founders

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$90,000, with the county and city of Bellingham splitting the cost, to develop recommendations on how to run the commission. Ideas from community driven work sessions – the May 22 summit being the first – will be presented to county government. When discussed in council, some councilmembers expressed concern that such discussions might lack a diversity of opinion necessary to be productive. Councilmember Ben Elenbaas, before voting for its approval, said he hoped that the discussions will challenge beliefs and create recommendations for racial equity issues the county faces. “As long as this commission is going to be using these dollars to look deeper than the color of people’s skin, I’m willing to support it,” Elenbaas said. “But if it’s just going to continue to be politics as usual, driving narratives or stories that are preexisting, I don’t know if we’re going to be solving any problems.” Councilmember Barry Buchanan said the foundation and commission leaders are working to prevent discussions from becoming an echo chamber. “Everyone involved in this believes that we have to get out to the full community and not be politics as usual,” Buchanan said. “The leadership that is being provided for this project is aware of that concept and doesn’t want to go down that road.” County executive Satpal Sid-

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By Ian Haupt Spring sports finished off this year’s shortened season last week. With no season culminating competitions, teams and their players are left to measure their seasons by their record and personal statistics. Boys and girls basketball is scheduled to start competition next week with wrestling to follow at the end of the month as the winter sports round out this year’s alternative sports schedule. Baseball The Borderites finished their season with an even 7-7 record, their last two games reflecting the season as a whole. The boys hosted Burlington-Edison May 6, losing 11-2. But they came back with a 6-2 win at Mount Vernon. All season the Borderites had some conference standout players as Jaxon Kortlever, Axel Puls and Everett Simpson finished the season on multiple conference leaderboards. Kortlever had the most hits of any player in the Northwest Conference with 21. Puls finished the season tied for fourth along with three other players that had 17 hits each. Kortlever also closed the season second in batting average, .429, while Puls was sixth, .395, and Simpson ninth, .385. Puls tied for the most triples in conference with three other players that had two. The boys appeared on many other conference leaderboards that can be seen in full on whatcompreps.com. Boys soccer The Borderites finished their season without a win. With a game canceled against Lynden Christian May 5, the boys finished their season with a 5-3 away loss – scoring more goals than they have all season – to Nooksack Valley. Softball The Lady Borderites closed their season with a 4-9 losing record. On May 5, the girls traveled to Oak Harbor for a tightly fought double-header, winning the first 9-8 and losing the second 10-9. They then lost 17-7 at home to Meridian, and scrimmaged each other to wrap up 2021.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: JUDITH MEADOWS, Deceased. No. 214-00331-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge David E. Freeman The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’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 probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator 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 Filing of Notice to Creditors: April 22, 2021 with Clerk of Court Date of First Publication: April 29, 2021 Name of Administrator: CINDY MAXWELL Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: April 22, 2021 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: CINDY MAXWELL www.averyelderlaw.com

NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING, JUVENILE DEPARTMENT IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: JERIKO RAYNE TAYLOR, DOB: 07/04/2012. NO: 21-7-00249-2 KNT. TO: * Mother, Kristine Danielle Syfers; Father, Joshua Ryan Taylor, and/ or anyone claiming parental/paternal rights or interest in the child and to All Whom It May Concern: On April 15, 2021, a petition for Termination was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW 13.34.080 and/ or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named child, whose parents are *. [FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 253-372-5738, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.] Said Petition will be heard on July 8, 2021, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., at Regional Justice Center Courthouse, Rm 1-L, 401 4th Ave North, Kent, WA 98032. Appearance at this hearing is required and may be in person or by telephone. Parties may appear by telephone by calling 206263-8114 and using the following PIN number to join the call: for Kent cases – 1216606#, before a judge of the above entitled court, at which time you are directed to appear and answer the said petition or the petition will be granted and action will be taken by the court such as shall appear to be for the welfare of the said child. DATED this 10th day of May, 2021. BARBARA MINER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK BY: KAB, Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Chapter 18.27.100 of the Revised Code of Washington requires that all advertisements for construction servcies include the contractor’s registration number in the advertisement. To verify a contractor’s license, call the Dept. of Labor and Industry’s contractors registration at 1-800-647-0982.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Matter and Estate of: MARIAN RUTH ALLARD, Deceased. No. 21-4-00354-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. 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: May 6, 2021 Personal Representative: Deborah Allard Riehl Presented by: Whatcom Law Group, P.S. Roger L. Ellingson, WSBA #19292 Attorney for Personal Representative PO Box 1258 / 289 H Street Blaine, WA 98231-1258 (360) 332-7000; Fax: (360) 332-6677

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Superior Court of the State of Washington, In and for the County of Whatcom, In re the Estate of Peter Weg Jr.. Probate No.21-4-00252-37 Judge: David Freeman. 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 Clerk of this 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 (twenty-four (24) months if notice is not published). 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: 5/6/21. Personal Representative: Marsha Miller. Attorney for the Estate: Keith Bode, WSBA #7791 314 5th Street, P.O. Box 688, Lynden, WA 98264-0688, Tel. (360) 354-5021

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Real Estate

BLAINE, BIRCH BAY & SEMIAHMOO

For the health & safety of our clients, Windermere Real Estate is pleased to follow the State of Washington’s mandate to not hold Open Houses. We are, however, available to show you your dream home by virtual tour or private appointment. Please call your Realtor for assistance.

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6885 Holeman Avenue 5550 Salish Road MLS #1734392 $799,500 $329,000 MLS #1735916 Don’t miss spectacular north facing waterfront view lot on Point Whitehorn. Situated amongst upscale homes, this lot overlooks Birch Bay and the Canadian mountains. The site features waterfront access for you to enjoy clamming, crabbing, beach combing, kayaking, and everything Birch Bay has to offer. Build your dream home and take advantage of the gentle slope with a daylight basement to capitalize on the beautiful view and great evening sunsets. These lots are getting harder to find, buy now and build later.

Gerry Allen 360-920-0563 or Matt Berry 360-389-0104

Built in 2005, but looks just completed. 3258 sq ft mostly turn-key home. Every room is spacious. 3 bed, 2 full baths, dining room, great room, family room, sauna, granite counter tops throughout, Cedar siding, composition room, covered patio & deck, 5 zone in-floor radiant heat including 3-car garage. Kitchen: maple cabinets, slate backsplash, granite counter tops, ss appliances. Main: Great room, kitchen, dining room, 2 guest beds & 1 full guest bath, deck. Garden: family room, master bed with en-suite, utility room, patio. All amenities Birch Bay Village has to offer.

Brian Southwick 360-815-6638

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8188 Sehome Road MLS #1771421 $600,000

First time on the market! One owner home in Birch Bay Village. One level, pristine and amazing. Yes, it checks all the boxes, golf course fronting on the 5th hole, lake and mountain views. Too many points to mention, a must see. Potential RV parking as well.

Brian Southwick 360-815-6638

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MLS #1754661 Opportunity knocks with this mid-century charmer! Located on massive 15K+ sq ft lot, Unlimited potential with rock solid 4 bed/1.75 bath home. Just shy of 2,900 sq ft, recent upgrades include brand new ss appliances & addition of natural gas furnace. Completely livable as is or customize to your exact taste. Primary living + cozy wood burning fireplace on main level + additional bed, bath & bonus spaces down. Rare to find home with this much property that is walking distance to schools, booming downtown Blaine, waterfront & border. 2 car-garage + additional gravel RV parking. City & water views from the deck!

Jen Freeman 360-815-0803

9290 Molers Lane MLS #1746831 $689,000

One of a kind--15-acre parcel ready & waiting. 2-bed septic--private well already in place. Add solar panels & you are living off the grid but only minutes from I-5 and Canadian border. Property comes with 2 RV hookups, dry storage, 3,000 sqft. shop, 2,000 sqft. of storage & cozy 1 bed studio with 2 south facing decks. Open meadow might be ideal place to build dream home. Need to see this property in person to understand the opportunity. Well-maintained -- unique property in superior Whatcom County location. Wellbuilt home/shop even has fire suppression system! Imagination required--seeking a Buyer with vision.

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9426 Turnstone Lane #30 8596 Blue Grouse Way MLS #1770394 $625,000 MLS #1767523 $1,199,000

Better than new Semiahmoo Shore Sunrise home w/ spectacular views. Large meadow between home & Harbor view. Tucked behind entry gate, enjoy miles of trails & endless beaches. Features top of the line finishes & appliances. Smart home includes features like heated main bath floor, remote controlled gas fireplace, wifi garage door control. Sit on private patio & watch the sunrise over majestic Mt. Baker & Drayton Harbor. Walk to 4-Star Semiahmoo Resort, have a spa day then dine at award-winning restaurants. Stroll along the beach & choose favorite bottle from your built-in wine cooler and end your perfect day.

Greg Flint 360-220-0551

Delightful 3 bed/2 bath Craftsman rambler in sought after gated community of Semiahmoo, welcome to Blue Grouse Way! All ‘must have’ boxes are checked: vaulted ceilings throughout, covered patios to take in fairway views + generous lot size create an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining. Flexible floor plan with separate family & living rooms + high speed Xfinity internet allows for easy work from home scenario. Tucked away down private driveway, fabulous Stonehaven @ Semiahmoo location is walking distance to golf & country club, tennis courts & pool. Charming property is turn-key & ready for you!

Leah Crews 360-305-4747

Oertel Dr 9146 Turnstone Lane #25 87XX Semiahmoo Drive MLS #1767658 $349,000 MLS #1747981 MLS #1769788 Sunset & island views from this tranquil peace of par- $1,300,000 $245,000

One of the finest waterfront home sites in Semiahmoo. Clear, unobstructed views of Drayton Harbor, sandspit, White Rock, BC and snow-capped mountains. Perched on a hill above the shoreline with moderate slope, this site can accommodate many custom home designs. Located in a wonderful neighborhood among exquisite homes with access to a private beach. Enjoy world-class resort amenities: Semiahmoo golf, marina, hotel, health club/spa, and walking trails. Bring your house plans and dreams to embark on a great opportunity!

Damian Pro 360-303-5072

adise. Unparalleled privacy in ideal location to custom build dream home. Not too big & not too small but just right for well-designed--highly functional smaller property. Purchase this well priced home site today & plan ahead. They are not making anymore waterfront & this high bank property melts into natural beauty of pacific northwest waters. Imagine your self waking up to the beauty of the blue and endless waters of Semiahmoo Bay. Wrap around views capture the twinkling lights in the distant. Dream big--start working on house plans and this address can be your new home!

Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718

Rare opportunity in coveted Semiahmoo Shore development. Exceptional quality, rarely used, immaculately maintained, & packed with special features including under floor heating, vaulted ceilings, & numerous smart home features. Spectacular saltwater views from front & back. Relax by elegant fireplace or on expanded patio with views of Drayton Harbor & Mt Baker. Beaches on both sides to stroll. Extremely walkable location with parks, paths, restaurants, Semiahmoo Resort & Marina within steps.

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Road Rules: Seatbelt replacement By Doug Dahl Question: My seatbelt seems to be wearing out. The buckle doesn’t always work right and the belt has some frayed spots on it. Are there any rules about replacing it? Can I just go buy one – a used one from a wrecking yard? Answer: I’d like to begin by acknowledging your regular seatbelt use. You didn’t come right out and say it, but a seatbelt doesn’t get worn out if no one ever pulls it out from its retractor. So after years of doing the right thing, your seatbelt is showing some wear. There are plenty of rules for manufacturers when installing seatbelts in new cars, but as a vehicle owner, it’s up to you to make sure they continue to function as intended. It sounds like that’s your intention, so this next part is for the seatbelt skeptics. And by the way, the skeptics make up only a small portion of drivers. In Washington, 93 percent of us wear our seatbelts, and we’ve been at or above that rate for nearly 20 years. Sure, some of that is because we have a law that requires seatbelt use, but it also just makes sense. Despite only 7 percent of people not wearing a seatbelt, about 20 percent of traffic fatalities involve a non-belted vehicle occupant. Lack of seatbelt use ranks in the top five factors in fatal crashes in Washington. Getting back to your question, before you spend any money, you should know that you may not even need to buy new seatbelts. Yes, you need to replace them but, depending on your vehicle, the manufacturer might replace them for you. Some makes and models have a lifetime seatbelt warranty, so I’d recommend checking the warranty information in your owner’s manual. If you can’t get your seatbelt replaced under warranty and you’re trying to save some cash, let’s talk about the used option. I couldn’t find any laws that prevent the sale of used seatbelts, so I contacted an auto wrecking yard to check on availability. The person I spoke with said they sell plenty of used seatbelts. But there is a catch – and it’s a big one. If I were considering going the used route, I’d want to see the car they came from. Seatbelts are a single-use item. Or more correctly, they should be used every time you’re in the car, but replaced after a single crash. Modern seatbelts have a device, often powered by a small explosive charge that anticipates a crash and pulls your seatbelt extra snug in the moment just before impact. The belt itself may also have a load limiter woven into it. This feature allows a little extra slack in the belt if the impact forces exceed a certain limit. With both of these features, you only get one use, so if a vehicle has been in a crash, the seatbelt assembly shouldn’t be used. As far as the actual installation (See Road Rules, page 15)

OBITUARIES Daniel Colacurcio Sr.

August 22, 1927 – March 29, 2021 Daniel Colacurcio Sr., age 93, of Blaine, WA, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, finishing his race and meeting his Savior Jesus face to face. Dan was born in Seattle, WA on August 22, 1927 to William and Christina (Peppi) Colacurcio. As a child, Dan lived on a farm with five brothers and three sisters where they raised vegetables to sell at Pike Place Market. After completing his junior year of high school, with his parents’ permission, Dan joined the Marines at 17 years old and served in World War II as a gunner on the Aircraft Carrier USS Bennington. After the war, Dan was honorably discharged and returned home where he finished his senior year of high school and met his sweetheart Dorthy Mae Grant. The two married in 1950 and had five children. Dan lived a full life - working in Alaska building the Alaska Highway, selling vacuums door to door, and eventually opening his own appliance store before retiring to Semiahmoo to manage his investments and spend more time with his family. Dan was a loving father, grandfather, and friend and spent most of his time with the people he loved. He loved meeting and talking to new people and had a gift for making newcomers feel like family – something that anyone who has attended one of his annual Fourth of July picnics could tell you. He loved nature – whether that was enjoying the view of the ocean and eagles from his log cabin on Birch Point, walking through the gardens to admire the flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees, or watching the deer, geese, and cows that he was so fond of. The legacy Dan leaves is his family – with whom he instilled values of generosity, a love of nature, and most importantly the unconditional love of family. Dan is survived by his children, Dan (Kathy) Colacurcio Jr., Frank (Dyan) Colacurcio, Diane (Jeff) Coston, Kathy (Pat) Harkins, and Chris (Kathy) Colacurcio; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; his dear friend, Sue Richmond; his dear friends, Jim and Audrey Block; his brother, Pat Colacurcio; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Dan’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Christ the King Church located at 4173 Meridian St., Bellingham WA 98226. For anyone who cannot make it, a live stream of the event will be available at https:// boxcast.tv/view/colacurcio-memorial-txtjfma0uc6d3i0xgexd (use password ColacurcioMemorial). Please share your memories of Dan at www.molesfarewelltributes.com.

Garry R. Montgomery

January 26, 1950 – April 25, 2021 Garry Ross Montgomery, age 71, of Blaine passed away peacefully with his daughters Alison Mayer and Jennifer Montgomery by his side Sunday, April 25, 2021. Garry was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on January 26, 1950 and along with his twin brother (Gordon) became the chosen son of Grant and Lola (Williams) Montgomery on February, 1951. Garry was raised together with his seven siblings on a farm near Saskatoon, where he learned the value of hard work. He attended Kinley Elementary School, Perdue High School, Briercrest Bible College, University of Minnesota, University of British Columbia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Simon Fraser University. Garry spent his working career dedicated to public relations/investor relations, most recently working as a managing partner for Bellmont Group in Bellingham. Garry was preceded in death by parents, Grant and Lola; brother, Patrick Hartnett, and twin brother, Gordon Montgomery. He is survived by daughters Alison (Todd) Mayer, Jennifer (Carlos) Montgomery, Heather Montgomery and Julia Montgomery; sisters, Cheryl (Marvin) Zoerb, Wendy (Dave) Penner, Joyce (Terry) Coben, Colleen Montgomery, Carol (Raymond) Bowkowy and brother, Russell (Setsumi) Montgomery. One of the greatest joys of Garry’s life was to spend time with his grandsons, Brayden and Jordan. Garry faced all of the life’s challenges with an optimistic spirit that grew out of his faith in Jesus Christ. He enjoyed fellowship of his church, loved meeting locals at the coffee shop, and had an infectious laugh that could be heard and recognized by those who knew him. Garry was keen to meet and have friendly banter about almost anything-world events, sports, business, or any topic brought up. A graveside service will be held in Canada at a later date when Garry will be laid to rest beside his twin brother, Gordon, at the Leney Cemetery in Saskatchewan.

Evelyn (Young) Bonallo

March 11, 1926 - April 23, 2021 Evelyn Bonallo passed away peacefully at the home she loved, in the community she and her late husband, Harry Bruce “Doc” Bonallo, had served since moving to Blaine 55 years ago. Evelyn, the middle child of Idella and George F. Young, grew up working with her parents, older sister, older brother, and two younger brothers on their farm in Hayden, Idaho. She especially liked helping in the garden and with the family business: Young’s Nursery and Greenhouse. As a 5’1” side center on the Hayden girls’ basketball team, Evelyn learned teamwork, and with her good grades—especially in business classes—she earned her principal’s recommendation for a job at a local bank before her graduation from Coeur d’Alene High School. She left the bank in 1947 when she married Doc, a student in the veterinary medicine program at Washington State College (WSU), but Evelyn quickly found a position at a bank in Pullman where she worked until the birth of their first child. After two more children and Doc’s graduation, the Bonallos began a nomadic life while he vaccinated cattle and bison herds throughout Northwestern Montana, for the United States Department of Agriculture. From 1951 to 1954, Evelyn packed and unpacked her family of six in six rental or government houses. When Doc transferred to Spokane, Washington, the couple bought their first home and added their fifth child. In 1959, when the family moved to Eastport, Idaho, where Doc inspected livestock coming into the US from Canada, Evelyn saw the need for and coordinated youth activities and Sunday school for the 75 residents of the town—which the Bonallos increased by two. The move to Blaine, Washington represented a dream come true for the couple and their seven children who gladly traded long bus rides for sports and other after-school activities. Doc found work more challenging as border inspector for Blaine, Lynden, Sumas and the Port of Bellingham and while serving on the Blaine School Board, then as a city council member and, after retirement, as mayor of Blaine. In addition to managing a busy household and supporting her husband’s community service, Evelyn became active in the PTA, the United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship, P.E.O., and the Blaine Food Bank, which she founded, along with Reverend Donald Walter. Evelyn volunteered her time and business skill to organize, staff, and—with corporate, community, and, individual donations—expand the food bank beyond the UCC basement to its present location on C Street. After his retirement, Doc and Evelyn traveled around the US, Canada and Scotland, spent time with friends, and enjoyed their expanding family. Evelyn remained a source and an example of strength and kindness. Laurel Olden, her granddaughter, recalls, “She was always patient, ready to offer a listening ear, quiet encouragement and a subtle bit of humor.” Evelyn continued volunteering two days a week at the Blaine Food Bank and using her financial expertise to help family, friends and nonprofit organizations. In 2012, she was honored with a Whatcom County Volunteer Award. Although illness forced her to retire in 2013, Evelyn continued to receive recognition for her work. A President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2017, honored her “lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service” and, in 2019, and the Evelyn Bonallo/Jerry Bladies Food Bank Service Scholarship was created “to recognize...young people who volunteer their time for the benefit of others.” Evelyn will be missed by her brother George E. Young and brother-in-law Herbert D. Bonallo; by her children Barbara Bonallo, Colleen Wear, Trish (Loren) Loop, Daniel (Paula) Bonallo, Fred (Kathi) Bonallo, Lois (Kurt) Olden, Robin (Michael) Anthony; by her 15 grandchildren; by her soon-to-be 20 great-grandchildren; by her friends, and by the community she served and loved. The family of Evelyn Bonallo plans a celebration of her life at a future date. Donations may be made to the Blaine Food Bank, Whatcom Hospice, or the Blaine United Church of Christ.

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Sheriff’s Reports May 2, 4:16 a.m.: Mental on H Street. May 2, 9:44 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Alderson Road. May 2, 6:32 a.m.: Forgery on Haida Way. May 2, 5:14 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street. May 2, 5:51 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Alderson and Blaine roads. Driver arrested. May 2, 7:55 p.m.: Parking problem on Frances Lane. May 2, 8:36 p.m.: Welfare check on Custer School Road, Custer. May 3, 10:01 a.m.: Theft cold call on Comox Road. May 3, 1:22 p.m.: Burglary on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 3, 1:29 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Haynie Road, Custer. May 3, 2:44 p.m.: Traffic hazard Grandview and Point Whitehorn roads. May 3, 10:16 p.m.: Civil problem on Pine Tree Lane. May 4, 2:49 p.m.: Traffic stop Loomis Trail Road. May 4, 3:23 p.m.: Rape on Arnie Road. May 4, 7:11 p.m.: Mental on Surf Place. May 5, 12:34 a.m.: Juvenile problem on Birch Bay Drive. May 5, 11:32 a.m.: Civil problem on Highland Drive. May 5, 3:03 p.m.: Domestic physical on Leeside Drive. May 5, 5:57 p.m.: Burglary on

Anderson Road. May 5, 10:45 p.m.: Fight on California Trail. May 6, 7:53 a.m.: Traffic stop on Valley View Road, Custer. Driver arrest for driving while license suspended. May 6, 10:30 a.m.: Harassment on Seavue Road. May 6, 5:41 p.m.: Domestic physical on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Suspect arrested. May 6, 11:14 p.m.: Vandalism on Jackson Road. May 7, 6:23 a.m.: Theft on Creasey Road, Custer.

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April 30, 12:13 a.m.: Missing person on H Street. April 30, 10:54 a.m.: Traffic and trespass complaint on Peace Portal Drive. May 1, 12:31 a.m.: Assist North Whatcom Fire and Rescue on Martin Street. May 1, 7:23 p.m.: Juvenile runaway/problem on H Street. May 1, 9:15 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on 15th Street. May 1, 11:16 p.m.: Damage to property on 15th Street. May 2, 8:30 a.m.: Driver arrested on a suspended license on Bell Road. May 2, 12:38 p.m.: Trespass issued on Boblett Street. May 2, 4:07 p.m.: Driving while license suspended on Marine Drive.

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May 7, 7:45 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Helweg Lane. May 7, 12:51 p.m.: Civil standby on Golf Course Drive. May 7, 1:26 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Fawn Crescent Road. May 7, 4:08 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Custer School Road, Custer. May 8, 5 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Treevue Road. May 8, 5:36 p.m.: Hit and run on Portal Way. May 8, 9:02 p.m.: Traffic stop on Kickerville Road.

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May 3, 9:58 a.m.: Vandalism on Harrison Avenue. May 3, 2:04 p.m.: Death investigation on Jerome Street. May 3, 4:41 p.m.: Welfare check on E Street. May 3, 9:27 p.m.: Counterfeit report on Clyde Street. May 4, 3:43 p.m.: Vehicle theft recovery on D Street. May 6, 9:55 a.m.: Shoplifting on H Street. May 6, 1:03 p.m.: Civil matter on Kingsley Avenue. May 7, 8:30 a.m.: Unattended death on E Street. May 7, 2 p.m.: Suspicious person on G Street. May 7, 5:30 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Peace Portal Drive.

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“The Persistence of Light” Virtual Author Presentation: Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m. Join John Hoyte as he recounts his uncommon life adventures - his childhood in China, time in a Japanese prison camp in WWII, leading a British expedition over the Alps with an elephant, and being an entrepreneur and inventor in Silicon Valley. Info and registration at wcls.org. Hosted by the Whatcom County Library System. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, May 20, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Music. Info: thevaultwine.com. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 21, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: The Unknowns. Info: thevaultwine.com. Community Visioning Summit: Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. via Zoom. The Chuckanut Health Foundation will host an interactive summit for community members wishing to participate in the work of establishing a countywide Racial Equity Commission. See pg. 6. Friends of Birch Bay Library Family Trivia Night: Saturday, May 22, 5:30 p.m. Virtual eerie trivia cut from books, theater and the small screen. Door prizes for best costume and terrifying team name. Cost: $25. Register at wcls.libcal.com/event/7716894. Fundraiser for the Birch Bay Library building project. Audubon at the Museum: Sunday, May 23, 1–3 p.m., Old City Hall, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham. A volunteer with the North Cascades Audubon Society will answer question about migration, conservation, birds in peril and the importance of studying bird specimens today. Info: whatcommuseum.org. Red Road to DC Totem Pole Journey Visit and Blessing: Tuesday, May 24, 3–6 p.m., Port of Bellingham, Granary Avenue, Bellingham. Created by Lummi Nation House of Tears Carvers, a totem pole will be on display plus local speakers, musicians, artisans, and a blessing by interfaith representatives. Info: redroadtodc.org. Bird Migration Vagrancy in Washington: Tuesday, May 25, 7–8:30 p.m. Virtual meeting with Matt Bartels, current secretary of Washington Bird Records Committee discusses the processes of the main methods that lead to vagrancy and how that applies to Washington rarities and brings these unusual birds to our state. Info and registration: whatcommuseum.org.

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Seeds of Culture: The Portraits and Stories of Native American Women: Thursday, June 3, 7 p.m., Mt. Baker Theater, 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham. Melding powerful storytelling with video, photography and song, Matika Wilbur, expands on her experiences photographing Native American women from across the hundreds of sovereign nations she visited over nearly a decade. Free. Registration: mountbakertheatre.com/ online/article/seedsofculture. Sponsored by Whatcom Museum.

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Precipitation: During the period of May 3 – 9, 0.1 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2021 yearto-date precipitation is 12.1 inches.

Temperature: High for the past week was 70°F on May 6 with a low of 43°F on May 5. Average high was 57°F and average low was 52°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Boys & Girls Club After School Care: Monday–Thursday until 5 p.m. Serving students in grades 1–6 at Blaine schools. Registration required weekly. Info: parentportal.whatcomclubs.org or contact the Club at 360/332-3008. Blaine Food Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.–noon. Delivery options available. Info:360/332-6350 or blainefood@hotmail.com. The Bridge Food Distribution Program: Fridays 3:30–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome. The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesdays 3–5 p.m. and Fridays 12–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Donations by appointment, call 360/366-8763. Blaine’s Market by the Sea: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., G Street Plaza. Featuring high quality arts and crafts vendors selling handcrafted merchandise. Info: info@blainechamber.com. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meetings: Third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Meeting ID on birchbaychamber.com. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meetings: First Wednesday, noon. Meeting ID on blainechamber.com. Blaine Library: 610 3rd Street. Open to in-branch visits, Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Curbside holds and pick up, Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Info 360/305-3637. Blaine Friends of the Library Bookstore is now open during in-branch open hours. Also, some of their inventory is now available on the online Friends of the Library Bookstore at wcls.org/friendsbooks. Meals on Wheels: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up one hot and six frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040. Toastmasters Virtual Meetings: Tuesdays 6:30–7:45 p.m. Entertaining and educational. Have fun speaking, learn to overcome fears. Info: Call Pete 360/933-1671 or email him at pcorcorran@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Movie Nights: Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Playing family friendly movies. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the movie on the big screen. Free popcorn. Masks and social distancing required. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.

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Covid-19... From page 2

Covid vaccine prevents people from getting the severe form of the disease.” To help more people get vaccinated, the community vaccine center at Bellingham Technical College is now accepting walkins, although appointments are still recommended. The clinic, at 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, is open Tuesday and Thursday evenings and during the day Saturday. For more information, visit vaccinatewhatcom.org. According to the health department, other vaccine providers in Whatcom County offering walk-ins include PeaceHealth, Costco, Haggen on 12th Street in Bellingham, Haggen in Ferndale, Haggen on Meridian, Haggen on Woburn Street in Bellingham, Safeway in Bellingham and Walgreens locations. Whatcom County has had a total of 8,522 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 333 probable cases (8,855 total cases), according to May 10 Washington State Department of Health (DOH) data. Two people died from Covid-19 in the past week, which brought the county’s death toll to 93. The percent of deaths per total confirmed cases is 1.1 percent. The Blaine school district decreased in Covid-19 case rates, along with Ferndale, Bellingham and Mount Baker. Blaine school district decreased from 296 cases per 100,000 people last week to 188 cases per 100,000. The school district had 14 confirmed Covid-19 cases since last week. Lynden, Meridian and Nooksack Valley school districts increased in case rates. The county should receive at least 1,870 first doses of vaccine this week, although this number is not final and is likely to increase. Last week, Whatcom County received 10,890 first doses. About 35.7 percent of county residents are fully vaccinated and 47 percent have received at least one vaccine dose, according to

Road Rules ... From page 13

goes, if you buy a new seatbelt, the manufacturer is required to include “an instruction sheet providing sufficient information for installing the assembly in a motor vehicle.” You should be able to take a look at the instructions and decide if you have the tools and skills to take on the project. With used seatbelts you’re kind of on your own. If you’re a handy person that fixes most of your own stuff, you can probably handle it. If you call a contractor to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors, you should call a pro for this, too. On most cars, installation isn’t too complicated, but it’s critical that it’s done right. Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.

the department. The department reports 81,411 county residents are fully vaccinated and 107,130 residents have received their first shot. Statewide, 5,960,719 vaccine doses have been administered. About 34.2 percent of people in Washington are fully vaccinated and 45.6 percent have received one dose. Washington state has had 384,929 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic and 32,001 probable cases (probable cases come from an antigen test). In all, 5,593 people in Washington with the virus have died as of May 10 and 22,954 have been hospitalized. For more Whatcom County information, visit whatcomcounty. us/covidvaccine, whatcomcounty.us/coviddata and vaccinatewhatcom.org. State information is available at bit.ly/3r2URJj. Vaccine locations can be found at bit. ly/3nZiMqr. For CDC data, visit bit.ly/39Kt4qh.

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s Blaine Library. Law Advocates, an organization that provides legal help for low-income county residents, is offering free civil law help in collaboration with the Whatcom County Library System. Technology and private rooms for virtual consultations is available at the Deming, Ferndale,

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filings. Law Advocates has also offered free clinics through Bellingham Public Library and Whatcom Community College. To schedule an appointment, contact Melinda Jackson by calling 360/671-6079, ext. 16 or emailing her at melindaj@lawadvocates.org.

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The C Shop ... From page 1

combination of cornstarch and brown sugar. When shopping at the store, it’s easy to tell which chocolates are C Shop originals because they have yellow labels, while those made by other chocolatiers have a white label. The shop is no longer making pizza or sandwiches, and currently doesn’t have espresso. Along with chocolates and cinnamon rolls, they have other bakery items, popcorn, snow cones and ice cream. Patrick briefly popped into the shop to see reopening day. “Keith has done an amazing job getting this place reopened,” he said. “It wasn’t just me. I couldn’t have done it without them,” Keith said gesturing to his employees behind the counter, busy helping customers.”

s The C Shop reopened May 7 after more than a year of being closed due to the pandemic. The parking lot was full Friday afternoon with customers enjoying their sweets outside in the sun. Photos by Ian Haupt

s A young customer eyes buttery popcorn at The C Shop on May 7. In addition to chocolates, the shop also has popcorn, snow cones, ice cream and bakery items available.

s The chocolate case on reopening day. The C Shop originals have yellow labels, while those made by other chocolatiers have a white label.

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