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By Steve Guntli The Lummi Nation is tired of waiting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to make a decision on the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT). In January, the tribe issued a formal letter to the USACE to block the permit for the GPT, claiming the coal terminal would impede on federally protected tribal fishing grounds. USACE launched an investigation into the Lummi’s claims and promised to issue a ruling within a few months. After months of delays, the Lummi have decided to take action. On August 27, the tribe issued what they are calling their final response to SSA Marine, the company behind the GPT project. “We remain committed to assisting the Corps in evaluating our request for a permit denial,” wrote Lummi chairman Tim Ballew III, in a letter to USACE district commander John Buck. “However, we are not interested in engaging in a lengthy dialogue with the project proponent and do not anticipate the necessity of responding further.” The USACE has attempted to negotiate the issues between the Lummi and SSA in lieu of the investigation, but the parties have not been able to reach common ground. The tribe has retained the services of one of the world’s largest law firms, Dentons, to help with any future litigation needed after the corps makes its decision. Dentons, which has offices in more than 49 countries, has experience defending tribal matters. Ballew said there is a high probability of a lawsuit after the USACE’s decision, regardless of how the Corps rules. The Lummi Nation and SSA Marine have each presented cases to the Corps over the last several months. In July, SSA Marine submitted a 365-page argument to the USACE, claiming the Lummi rarely utilize the waters the coal terminal would use, and that the Lummi’s most frequently used commercial fishing grounds were elsewhere. SSA argued the statements taken by fishermen about their usual fishing grounds were too vague and would not stand up in court. The tribe successfully blocked another project that made many of the same arguments. The Corps rejected a permit for Northwest Sea Farms, a 1.4-acre salmon farm in Rosario Strait, in 1992, and the decision was upheld in court in 1996. The Lummi argue that the waters around Cherry Point, where the massive new coal terminal would be built, are protected as “Usual and Accustomed” fishing grounds under a treaty signed in 1855. The treaty was reaffirmed in a 2000 court ruling. USACE spokesperson Deborah Graesser said they are taking the statements seriously, but do not have a deadline in place for a decision.

s It was a rainy first day of school on September 2, as kids ran from the bus to their classes in an attempt to stay dry. Photo by Steve Guntli

High winds ravage western Washington By Steve Guntli An unexpected windstorm buffeted the Washington coast this weekend, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, knocking out power for much of the area and claiming at least two lives. The windstorm raged through the state on August 29. Wind speeds of between 40 and 50 miles per hour were recorded at Bellingham International Airport, and the speeds reached even higher in other parts of the county. The National Weather Service recorded peak gusts of 87 mph off the Pacific coast. Nearly 350,000 people throughout the state lost power, at least 10,000 in Whatcom County. As of as August 31, approximately 2,300 Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers in Whatcom County were still without power, according to Puget Sound Energy spokesperson Christina Donegan. Falling trees and branches did most of the damage. The trees were especially vulnerable this year, as drought conditions have left them dry and brittle. The storm also struck early in the season,

when the trees were still overburdened with leaves. Blaine and Birch Bay felt the sting, as well. On the advice of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, organizers shut down Discover Birch Bay Days and Crab Fest early on Saturday, as the high winds forced vendors to retreat. A branch came down on a live wire near Alderson Road, and sheriff’s deputies rerouted traffic. Several other events were canceled or shut down early, including the Muds to Suds race in Ferndale and the Bellingham Farmers Market. Birch Bay Waterslides closed early on Saturday after losing power and sustaining some minor damage to the park’s equipment. The park remained closed for repairs, and is expected to open up again on Thursday, September 3 for Labor Day weekend. A tree collapsed on a trailer in Birch Bay State Park. A family of campers was inside the trailer at the time, but no one was injured. The winds proved to be deadly for others in the state. A man was killed in Gig Harbor when a large tree branch crashed down on his vehicle. In Federal Way, a fall-

ing tree branch killed a 10-year-old girl. Dozens of others were injured by flying debris. Days after the storm, the county is still experiencing windy conditions, but it appears the worst is over. According to the National Weather Service, the winds should subside by the end of the week, and aren’t expected to exceed 20 mph. (See Wind, page 2)

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September 3 - 9, 2015 • thenorthernlight.com end of the facility, so crews haul carts there and back a few times a day. The food storage isn’t the only space that’s been repurposed. Baribeau is constantly pointing out rooms that used to be this or were converted from that. The first-appearance courtroom on the second floor was once the commissary, where inmates could buy snacks or decks of cards. A room once designated solely for GED classes is now the multi-purpose room, hosting Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Bible study groups in addition to GED classes. We come across a stack of thin mattresses resting in long plastic trays. These trays are called “boats,” and they’re used when the jail is over capacity and inmates need to sleep on the floor. The mattresses are thin, and most are torn at the seams and spewing wads of cotton. “If you have two people in a cell and need to add a third, that

A tour of Whatcom County Jail

s An inmate reaches through the food slot of his cell door to make a phone call.

S t o ry a n d p h o t o s By Steve Guntli While finding funding for the new Whatcom County Jail facility has been a contentious point amongst county legislators, the one thing county officials agree on is that a new jail is necessary. The current jail was born out of date: built in 1983, it complied with state standards in place since the 1960s. The facility was originally built to hold 148 inmates, but remodels and retrofits over the last three decades have raised the bed count to 280. And that’s still not enough: on average, the building holds about 350 inmates, according to a report by Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo. In 2013, a county jail planning task force determined the need for a new jail was “critical” due to overcrowding and unsafe conditions. I was part of a small group of media delegates and local government officials invited to tour the facility in downtown Bellingham. A new county jail facility is in the planning stages, and voters will have a chance to approve the county’s jail plan during this November’s general election. That plan looks increasingly likely to proceed without Bellingham’s help, as the city council balked at a financing plan that proposed a 0.2 percent sales tax increase. The county has developed plan B, reducing the proposed size of the facility from 521 beds to 400, at a cost of about $75 million. Our tour guide was Ray Baribeau. Baribeau is an associate chaplain at the jail. He’s been working with inmates for most of his adult life. He’s pleasant and unassuming, but beneath the genial surface is genuine frustration at the poor quality of the facility. Before the tour began, Terry shared a pamphlet showing the SCORE (South Correctional Entity) regional jail in Des Moines, Washington. Whatcom County is consulting with that facility’s designers on its new facility in Ferndale. The pictures depict well-lit, wide-open spaces, top quality medical facilities

and floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobbies and employee break rooms that flood the rooms with natural light. It was a stark contrast to the facility we were to walk through. The employee break room sets the tone. Three small tables and two ratty couches are haphazardly crammed together around a small flat screen TV, jammed between a row of banged-up lockers and an oversized vending machine filled with energy drinks. The only glimpse of natural light comes through a row of tiny, opaque windows that line three of the walls near the ceiling. An officer jokes that they have the second-best view in the building, after a cell in the third floor solitary confinement. The only difference is you can see out the windows in the solitary cell. The rest of the jail makes a similarly ignominious impression. The elevators lurch and judder uncomfortably as they slowly change floors. The fluorescent fixtures are cracked and flickering. Paint is chipped, concrete cracking; the lettering on some of the doors has worn away, and in some places was hastily redrawn with magic marker. We visit one of the first-floor dormitories, called “tanks.” This tank has about 10 bunks and an open floor space. Inside, men gather close to the window and start making zoo animal noises. “Y’all here to see some criminals?” one shouts. “Take a good look.” This tank was originally designed for men’s work release, but was converted to house overflow. Up to 30 people can live in each of the dorms at a time. Baribeau is critical of the dormitory system. “Dorms like this are a recipe for trouble,” he said. “You put a bunch of guys together, and even if they’re normally well-behaved, they’ll start needling each other, and that’s when things get violent.” The problem is especially acute when sex offenders are brought in amongst the general population. Baribeau said sex offenders tend to be well-behaved when

third person is called the ‘rug,’” Baribeau said. Medium- and maximum-security cells are located on the second floor. It’s after 5 p.m. when we take our tour, so most of the inmates are on lockdown, but some are left to roam the racks, if only to collect their medication from nurse Brady, a cheerful man in his 20s. Baribeau is well liked amongst guards and inmates alike. He teaches Bible study a few times a week, and knows most of the inmates by name. He chats with some of them on our tour, his tone shifting from amiable to disappointed when he sees a familiar face back behind bars. One inmate, secluded in the sex offender’s block, kneels close to the ground to chat with Baribeau through the food tray slot. He explains to Baribeau that he’s on his way to prison. “For the same thing?” Baribeau asks. The inmate nods. (See Jail, page 13)

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The Northern L ght 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, 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@thenorthernlight.com

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The Editor: I’ve been crab fishing with my stepson this crab season. We have brought up larger crabs and crabs appear to be more plentiful, or we just got lucky. We docked our boat at the port docks, avoiding the public boat ramp congestion. Having more free time, I had the opportunity to talk with fishermen retuning from fishing in Alaska. They said fish numbers were spotty and some fish were no-shows in their old fishing grounds. I asked these fishermen what happened to the starfish? Two years ago starfish were everywhere on bulkheads and pilings. Today you cannot find one stuck to any structure or rocks. The fisherman replied they had not noticed the disappearance of starfish until I mentioned it. They had very startled looks on their faces. How can a simple life form just disappear unnoticed? Fish numbers decrease – what next will die? Oysters and shellfish? Dead seagulls are everywhere. Going into the Semiahmoo fuel dock I saw a dead seagull on the end of the dock. Has our saltwater turned too toxic to support life? I miss seeing all the different

colored starfish during low tides clinging to structures. Should more people be paying attention what is happening? How fragile is human life? Charles Smith Blaine

ter program for our players. We will do everything we can to represent our school and our town in the best way possible this season. Thank you. Jay Dodd Blaine

The Editor: I’d like to thank everyone in the Blaine and Birch Bay communities for helping the Blaine High School football team in our recent fundraisers. Thank you to everyone who purchased a discount gold card. Thank you to all players and parents for making the gold card sales a great success. I’d also like to thank all of the local businesses that sponsored a banner to hang at home games. Thank you for the parents involved making these banners another successful fundraiser for our team. These funds help our program in so many ways. We want to provide the best program for kids. We want our program to teach basic skills such as hard work and teamwork. We want to use our program to promote academics and help players get more prepared for life after high school. These fundraisers help us provide a bet-

The Editor: I read a three and a half page letter at a meeting last Tuesday evening that I thought made some very valid and important points. Needs and wants – here are some of my thoughts on what one speaker talked about recently: needs are things like the mailing centers, gas, groceries, soap, medicine, etc. If you need something you drive to the mall. Wants are fun things to do; look at towns like La Conner; Steveston, B.C.; Granville Island in Vancouver, B.C.; Leavenworth; Pike Place Market in Seattle; Santa Cruz, California; Old Town San Diego, CaliforContinued on next page Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Birch Bay State Park closes interpretative programs with concert By Steve Guntli Birch Bay State Park is closing out a successful run of interpretive programs with a special concert at the BP Heron Center. On Sunday, September 6, the park will host Canadian musicians the Whiskey Minstrels at the Heron Center. Whisky Minstrels are an award-winning folk duo comprised of Bruce Coughlan and Nolan Murray. The pair has toured the country as musicians for more than 40 years,

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nia; Bisbee, Arizona; Sodona, Arizona; Deadwood, South Dakota; Moab, Utah; Seaside and Cannon Beach, Oregon; Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, California and more. These are places we like to go have fun, entertainment and enjoyment, glass blowing, art studios, museums, specialty food, candy and clothing shops, burger and fish and chip joints, handmade art, coin/antique stores, novelty stores, whale watching, fishing and etc. All these towns are full of “want” types of businesses; the speaker says these cannot survive in town. I completely disagree – they are all thriving towns! I guess as he is saying just load up downtown Blaine with mailing centers or don’t locate here at all. With the views, prime location and incredible potential of Blaine, the entire length of Peace Portal could and should be “want” types of stores. If it were, downtown Blaine would be much more successful than it currently is, and of course preserve the biggest asset here, the views. If there is building on the water side of

and their music is a pastiche of Celtic folk music and American bluegrass. The concert puts a cap on the summer’s interpretive programs, which have been very successful, according to program coordinator Jana Turner. “We’ve had a great season,” she said. “We had some programs that drew 80 people on a Friday night, which is unheard of.” The interpretative programs are weekly educational presentations designed to celebrate na-

Peace Portal the roofs should be even with the street level, like in many waterfront towns. There should be an ordinance saying mailing centers cannot locate downtown, folks can drive over by the airport and pick up their mail. With such beautiful views from Peace Portal, these storefronts should be reserved for “want” types of businesses. Please support the few “want” shops that are currently struggling and add more fun businesses in downtown Blaine. The more there are, the more of a draw and reason to visit. Bill Becht Blaine The Editor: On September 9, CAP community meals will resume serving dinners each Wednesday at the Blaine Senior/Community Center, 763 G Street, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Community meals provide an opportunity for community members to connect with one another while enjoying a warm and nutritious meal provided by teams from local churches and other organizations. There is no charge for meals, but donations are accepted. Everyone is invited. Please join us. For more information, email communitymealsblaine@

ture in Birch Bay. Nature walks, bird-watching tips, special presentations from renowned naturalists and story times for kids were held at the wildlife center in the park each week from May to September. The concert will celebrate the closing of the season, while looking forward to the next one. The concert is doubling as a fundraiser for next year’s interpretive programs and for the park’s next project, Orcafest. The Orca Network, a nonprof-

gmail.com. Becky Grasher, Community Meals director Blaine The Editor: On August 29, I had the honor to be part of the color guard from the VFW and American Legion that led the Birch Bay parade. In spite of strong and gusty winds that challenged the line of march, the parade passed groups of spectators all the way along the mile-long route from The C Shop to the base of the hill by the waterslides. I was pleased to see a young man render a salute as we passed, and most of the crowd, especially our Canadian neighbors, come to their feet and remove their hats

it group dedicated to protecting and preserving the native orca whale population, will put on Orcafest. The festival, which is scheduled for May, would feature movies, speakers and musicians to raise awareness for the cause. The concert starts at 6 p.m. at the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park. The suggested donation is $20 for adults, $10 for kids and seniors. A Discover Pass is required for parking.

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or otherwise render respect to the national colors. What I was sorry to see, however, was the number of our own U.S. citizens who simply sat and ignored their stars and stripes. It only takes a few seconds to get to one’s feet, remove a hat if appropriate, or place a hand over the heart – at least to stand respectfully. Veterans are authorized to render a hand salute, even if in civilian clothing. This respect is not for the folks carrying the colors, but for the flag of our country and what it represents. For all those folks who did this, my sincere thanks. For the few that did not, please think about it. Sandy Phillips Custer

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Sports Despite the winds, Blaine football season off to a strong start The team lost four of five offensive linemen who graduated last year. Replacing them is the first priority, Dodd said. “That’s where it’s going to start for us,” Dodd said. “Right now there are seven or eight guys fighting for those positions and doing really well.” Blaine went 2–5 in 2A Northwest Conference games last season, and 4–5 overall. The year before, the Borderites went to the district playoffs with a 3–2 conference record in the regular season. Juniors Jalen Kortlever and Marcus Potts will split quarterback duties. Both have extensive varsity experience. “We’re lucky to be in this situation with two strong quarterbacks,” Dodd said. In addition to two quarterbacks calling plays and leading the offense, leadership will also come from four senior captains. Armando Moser, a returning offensive and defensive lineman, and Josh Fakkema, a returning tight end and linebacker, are two captains Dodd called the “meat-and-potatoes of the team.” “They’re both two-way starters,” Dodd said. “They bring strong leadership and a lot of heart and soul.” Riley Fritsch and Anthony Ball are also captains. “We have a tremendous running back in Riley Fritsch and Anthony Ball led the team in receiving last year,” Dodd said. “They are both also big time leaders and we’ll be looking to get them in on defense.” Gunnar Arnason, a tight end and outside linebacker, is the fifth captain.

By Ian Ferguson While strong winds wreaked havoc throughout the northwest, the Blaine football team got its first gridiron action of the season during the Blaine Jamboree. The Borderites took on the Bellingham Red Raiders and the Lynden Christian Lyncs in half-field scrimmages on August 29. All varsity and JV players ran plays in a game-like scenario, despite the strong winds. “It was blowing pretty good, but everybody got a lot of reps and the coaches got to see what they could do,” said head coach Jay Dodd. The team has been practicing since August 19. Before that, many players spent the summer building their fitness at the school gym, and the quarterbacks met with receivers to run throwing drills. In June, the team participated in multiple scrimmages in Bellingham and Seattle. “Everybody is working hard and taking everything in,” Dodd said. “It’s a great group of kids. They’re fun to be around.” The team is a healthy mix of strong veteran players and younger players hungry to make their mark, Dodd said. At this early stage, coaches are figuring out who will fill the shoes of last year’s extremely talented senior class. Nathan Kramme was a four-year starting quarterback and charismatic team leader. Jon Fakkema and Adam McShane led a strong offensive line, while Kaden Foster and Rudy Nolasco were both formidable linebackers. Cody Gobbato played a key role as a heads-up wide receiver and defensive back.

s Blaine Borderites compete at the football jamboree on August 29. Photo by Janell Kortlever

“Gunnar [Arnason] is out right now with an injury but he’s at practice helping out and being a tremendous leader for us. He knows what it takes to win, and he’s spreading that information among the new players,” Dodd said. The Borderites’ first regular season game is at home against New

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person Joan Salge Blake. common cold and flu. Salge Blake and the experts at Use hot, soapy water to wash the academy are encouraging ev- surfaces and utensils after each eryone to learn four simple steps use, including appliances, counfor food safety during National tertops and cutting boards. Don’t Food Safety Education Month forget dishcloths and towels. this September. Wash them frequently on the hot Wash cycle of your washing machine. Harmful bacteria can survive in Disinfect sponges in a chlorine many places around your kitchen bleach solution and replace and be spread to food and family worn sponges frequently. without proper precautions. Separate Wash your hands for at least 20 Cross-contamination occurs seconds in warm, soapy water. when juices or bacteria from Scrub the backs of your hands, raw meat, poultry, seafood and between fingers and under your eggs touch cooked or ready-toWe are known for being nails. Proper hand washing may eat foods. Keep these items sepeliminate nearly half of all cases with arate from other foods in your ultra-gentle our patients! of food poisoning and significantly reduce the spread of the Continued on next page

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shopping cart, grocery bags and refrigerator. Place them in plastic bags to prevent juices from leaking, and keep them on the refrigerator’s bottom shelf so their juices don’t drip on other foods. As you cook, keep raw meats, poultry, seafood and eggs separate from ready-to-eat foods by using different cutting boards, plates and utensils. Cook “Many people think they can tell when food is done simply

Eat even if you’re not hungry A common excuse for not eating breakfast is not being hungry first thing in the morning. Eating even something small helps provide the nourishment needed to jump-start the day. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends starting off by eating a piece of wholewheat toast and a cup of 100 percent fruit juice. If you think you or your child might get hungry later, you can pack a mid-morning snack, such as a hardboiled egg, low fat or fatfree yogurt or low-fat string cheese. Make a breakfast bar Eatright.org recommends setting up a breakfast bar, where kids can build their own breakfast. By setting out potential foods for your children to eat and letting them mix and match, they can choose something they actually want to eat that is still healthy. Some ideas for the breakfast bar include waffles, low-fat yogurt, dry cereals, cottage cheese, chopped nuts, dried cranberries and raisins, a variety of berries and whole grain bread, but the opportunities are endless. This might take a little more time, but prep work can be done the night before.

by checking its color and texture, but one out of every four hamburgers turns brown before reaching a safe temperature,” Salge Blake said. A food thermometer is the only reliable way to ensure food has been cooked to a high enough internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria. Internal cooking temperatures vary from food to food. Refrigerate Cooling foods promptly and properly slows the growth of harmful bacteria and helps prevent food poisoning. Refrigerate perishable foods within two hours, or one hour if the tem-

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ago. Kiele said the new system is a huge improvement over the last, but he still has concerns over some of the antiquated wiring. “As far as I’m concerned, this new system is a band-aid,” he said. “We still have to address the wiring and the floor plan. If there were ever a fire, all of these guys would be gone.” Baribeau echoes this sentiment later in the tour. “There are two things you pray for when you enter this building,” Baribeau said. “No earthquakes and no fires.” The fire escape routes, which are far too narrow to easily accommodate the population, are located at the far end of the hallway. Each floor has several cracks along the surface. In one section,

a small gauge used to monitor seismic activity and structural integrity has been placed over a crack like a band-aid. While Baribeau was critical of the facility, he had nothing but praise for the jail’s employees. “These people work so hard every day, and believe me, this is not an easy job,” he said. We arrive on the third floor, which houses female inmates and the solitary confinement wing. “Solitary” proves to be a bit of a misnomer: most of the solitary cells, which by design are meant to keep antisocial or violent offenders away from the population, have been modified to house two or more. Only the (See Jail, page 15)

Public Notices THE LANZ FIRM, P.S. Grand Central Building, Suite 333, 216 1st Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98104

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (PURSUANT TO RCW 61.24, et seq.)

A. REFERENCE NUMBERS: 2061100279 B. GRANTOR: THE LANZ FIRM, P.S. C. GRANTEE: PUBLIC MATTHEW F. WILSON D. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PTN OF THE NE ¼ NW ¼, S31, T40N, R4E OF W.M. E. ASSESSOR'S PROPERTY TAX ACCOUNT NUMBERS: 400431 186541 0000

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I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Successor Trustee, THE LANZ FIRM, P.S., will on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at main entrance Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the real property in Whatcom County, legally described as: That part of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 31, Township 40 North, Range 4 East of W.M., more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 540 feet West and 136 feet South of the quarter section corner between Sections 30 and 31 of said township and range; thence West 112 feet; thence South 85 feet; thence East 112 feet; thence North 85 feet to the place of beginning. Except right-of-way for Harkness Road lying along the Easterly line thereof; Except, also, the alley abutting to the North; Situate in Whatcom County, Washington, Tax Parcel Numbers: 139756 and 400431 186541 0000, under that certain DEED OF TRUST dated November 1, 2006, recorded November 2, 2006 under AFN 2061100279, by and among MATTHEW F. WILSON, a single person, on March 9, 2001, the date of acquiring title, as the Grantor, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as the Trustee, and FRONTIER BANK, a Washington banking corporation, now known as MUFG UNION BANK, N.A., successor in interest to the FDIC as Receiver of Frontier Bank, as the Beneficiary, in the records of Whatcom County, Washington, and the Personal Property described, in the above referenced Deed of Trust, as: PERSONAL PROPERTY. The words “Personal Property” mean all equipment, fixtures, and other articles of personal property now or hereafter owned by Grantor, and now or hereafter attached or affixed to the Real Property; together with all accessories, parts, and additions to, all replacements of, and all substitutions for, any of such property; and together with all issues and profits thereon and proceeds (including without limitation all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) from any sale of other disposition of the Property. UNIFIED FORECLOSURE SALE: Beneficiary hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of RCW 62A.9A-604(a) and (b) to include in the non-judicial foreclosure of the estate described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale all of the personal property and fixtures described in the Deed of Trust and in any other instruments in favor of Beneficiary. Beneficiary reserves the right to revoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/or fixtures to the election herein expressed, at Beneficiary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the trustee’s sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale.

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II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary's successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is: a. Failure to pay the following past due amounts, which are in arrears: Principal Balance:....................................................................................... $102,097.40 Accrued interest to 6/1/2015:......................................................................... $9,793.07 Late Charges: ................................................................................................ $2,053.25 Appraisal Fee: ................................................................................................ $2,800.00 Phase 1 Environmental: .................................................................................. $2,200.00 Date Down Endorsements:................................................................................. $206.54 Corelogic: ........................................................................................................... $14.00 Real Estate Taxes: .......................................................................................... $8,169.85 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE AS OF JUNE 1, 2015: ................................................. $127,334.11 ** (PER DIEM: $25.79)

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IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal: $102,097.40, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument, and late charges and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured by those deeds of trust, and as are provided by statute. V.** The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on Friday, September 11, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by n/a (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before n/a (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after n/a (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. ** PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE PROMISSORY NOTE, DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2006, THIS OBLIGATION HAS BEEN ACCELERATED AND IS NOW DUE AND PAYABLE IN FULL. ANY LANGUAGE HEREIN THAT INDICATES THE PROMISSORY NOTE CAN BE REINSTATED IS HEREBY SUPERSEDED. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Grantor or the Grantor's successor in interest at the following address: Matthew F. Wilson Linda Marie Abitia Linda Marie Abitia PO Box 669, Lynden, WA 98264 2048 Central Road, Everson, WA 98264 7806 Birch Bay Drive, #804 Blaine, WA 98230-9042 Linda Marie Abitia Matthew F. Wilson and Linda Marie Abitia, PO Box 669, Lynden, WA 98264 husband and wife Matthew F. Wilson and Linda Marie Abitia, 2048 Central Road, Everson, WA 98264 husband and wife Matthew F. Wilson and Linda Marie Abitia, 7806 Birch Bay Drive, #804 husband and wife Matthew F. Wilson Blaine, WA 98230-9042 PO Box 669, Lynden, WA 98264 108 South Harkness Street Everson, WA 98247 Vincent Ryan Perillo, heir to the estate of Matthew F. Wilson Matthew F. Wilson 2048 Central Road, Everson, WA 98247-9628 Linda Marie Abitia 7609 Acorn Drive 108 South Harkness Street North Richland Hills, TX 76182-8745 Linda Marie Abitia Everson, WA 98247 2048 Central Road, Everson, WA 98247-9628 Maureen Wilson, heir to the estate of Matthew F. Wilson and Linda Marie Abitia, Matthew F. Wilson Matthew F. Wilson and Linda Marie Abitia, husband and wife 8173 Comfort Lane, Blaine, WA 98230-9611 husband and wife 108 South Harkness Street 2048 Central Road, Everson, WA 98247-9628 Everson, WA 98247 Marlo Harvey, heir to the estate of Matthew F. Wilson Matthew F. Wilson Matthew F. Wilson 3427 Alm Road, Everson, WA 98247-9272 2048 Central Road, Everson, WA 98264 7806 Birch Bay Drive, #804 Blaine, WA 98230-9042 Keith A. Bode, Attorney at Law PO Box 688, Lynden, WA 98264-0688 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested, on April 30, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Successor Trustee. And on April 30, 2015, the written Notice of Default was posted on the property, proof of which is in possession of the Successor Trustee. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's Sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. 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Police Reports August 27, 12:02 p.m.: A traveler came in to the police department to offer information. She explained that someone had implanted a device in her left ear through which she can hear conversations that other people cannot detect. The device is activated when she receives certain phone calls. She wanted to add Blaine Police to the list of federal and local law enforcement agencies that are already aware of her situation and ability, while she continues her search for a specialist who can remove the device. Her information was documented. August 27, 3:25 p.m.: A person contacted police to report an incident involving a handgun. He explained the encounter occurred at work, when another person on site displayed a pistol and made comments that left the reporting party feeling nervous. Police contacted the person who had shown the weapon and received a different version of the event. The matter did not meet the criteria for a crime, and the parties involved were counseled about the incident. August 28, 10:05 a.m.: A Blaine resident came to the police department after a bank called him asking for a payment on his $19,911.68 credit card bill. The resident reported he had not opened any credit card

accounts at that bank, and was being victimized by identity theft. The bank has determined that someone had opened multiple credit card accounts in the man’s name. A criminal report was initiated and the bank’s security department is continuing its investigation. August 29, 12:10 p.m.: Police received a report that a falling tree had struck a car parked on Madison Street. The arriving officer discovered the tree had torn down overhead power lines, which in turn had snapped a utility pole, the transformer from which was now engulfed in flames on the ground amid the arcing power lines and tree limbs. The officer suppressed the fire with extinguishers, made sure the people in the adjacent homes were safe and secured the scene until the fire department and Blaine City Light could respond. August 29, 1 p.m.: During a windstorm passersby reported that a tree at the corner of 6th and G Street was leaning precariously and about to topple onto the road. An officer responded to the scene and confirmed the observation. All personnel were tied up on other emergencies at the time, so the tree was admonished to keep its branches in the air and not move for the remainder of the day. It complied.

August 29, 1:47 p.m.: A large tree in a yard on Elm Street near School Drive toppled during a windstorm. Its owner’s two parked cars, a neighbor’s parked car, and another neighbor’s parked travel trailer cushioned its fall. Police responded to the scene, confirmed there were no physical injuries, commiserated with residents and documented the carnage. August 31, 9:24 p.m.: Police responded to the Peace Arch port of entry after U.S. customs officers intercepted three people in possession of a large amount of marijuana. The group claimed the marijuana was for personal use for the next two weeks while they are in the U.S. Also discovered in the car were several small bags (aka: dime bags) commonly used to distribute small quantities of the drug. One of the occupants of the vehicle had a medical marijuana card. Sadly for the group, it is still illegal to import marijuana into the U.S., especially in the relatively large amount they had. The marijuana was seized and U.S. customs issued the group infractions for illegally transporting the material into the U.S. This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthern light.com.

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The suggested donation is $20 for adults, $10 for kids and seniors. A Discover Pass is required for parking. Info: fobbsp.org. Save Birch Bay/Power Past Coal Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. Birch Bay Fire Hall on Birch Bay Lynden Road. All are welcome. Textile Treasures of Asia: Wednesday, September 9, 7 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. Karen Selk, noted silk weaver and leader of numerous textile tours to Asia, will speak of her travels and the history and culture of silk production. Tickets $10. Info: 360/354-3600. Fabulous Fibers 15: Thursday–Saturday, September 10–12, Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. A Whatcom Weavers Guild textile conference that is open to the public. Twelve workshops, gallery shows, vendors, Thursday ice cream social. Register at whatcomweaversguild.org. Info: facebook.com/FabulousFiber15. Blaine High School 1965 Class Reunion: Friday, September 11, 7 p.m., The Pastime, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Classmates, teachers, alumni and friends are invited to a social to help celebrate their 50th class reunion. Skagit River Salmon Festival: Saturday, September 12, waterfront park at Swinomish Casino & Lodge. Live music, barbecue, beer and wine garden, arts and crafts, fly fishing, kidz zone, cultural programs and more. Info: visitskagitvalley.com. Hike to Squires Lake and Alger Alp: Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m. Moderate 6-mile hike. Carpooling meets at the Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Bring a lunch or snack and water. Please dress accordingly. Event will be cancelled if raining. Info: 656-6416. Shuckin’ on the Farm: Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. An oyster feast celebrating clean water. Food garden, live music and dancing, kids activities, interactive displays and more. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Art in the Park: Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday noon–4 p.m., Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, Ferndale. Performing artists, visual art displays, sales and demonstrations. Community Picnic: Saturday, September 19, noon – 2 p.m., corner of Seashell and Sandcastle in Birch Bay’s Bay Crest neighborhood. Free hot dogs lunch. Learn about the Birch Bay Activity Center and its programs. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2. Info: 656-6416. Free Mini Fitness Classes: Saturday, September 12, noon–3 p.m., Blaine G Street Plaza. Zumba, barre Pilates, Cuban salsa and yoga. Drawings. Info: 332-8167. Whatcom County Dahlia Society Annual Flower Show: Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, Saturday noon–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Bloedel-Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Avenue, Bellingham. Free. Info: whatcomcountydahliasociety.org. Meet Author, Adventurer and RVer, Joei Carlton Hossack: Saturday, September 12, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. This recognized Canadian radio and television personality, who describes herself as trailer trash with an ATM card, will delight the audience with stories of her worldwide travel adventures. Info: 305-3637. Computer Basics – Tips for Making Windows Work Better for You: Monday, September 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to set up your computer’s desktop and manage files and folders for maximum efficiency. Registration is required and limited to 12. Register at wcls.org or contact the library at 305-3637. Boundary Bay Brewery 20th Anniversary Block Party: Wednesday, September 16, Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham. Info: bbaybrewery.com. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, September 19, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Pancakes, waffles or French toast plus scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee or tea and orange juice. Adults $6, children $4. Info: 332-8040. Community Breakfast: Saturday, September 19, VFW Post 9301, 7011 Hannegan Road, 8–11 a.m. Serving pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea, milk, orange juice and water. Cost $6 per person, children 5 and under free. Info: 220-5676. Hoppingham – A Hops and Harvest Festival: Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Bellis Fair Mall Parking lot at Bakerview and Cordata, Bellingham. Celebrate an active craft beer community. Beer, wine, spirits, food, music and a car show. Tickets: $20, includes 10 tasting tickets. Full pours $5. Run with the Chums: Saturday, September 19, 10:30 a.m., BP Highlands on Jackson Road. Kids Smolt Sprint starts at 10 a.m., 5K fun run/walk. Free. Info: chumsofterrellcreek.org or 526-2381 ext. 103.

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Community Assistance Program launches winter coat drive for 2015 B y K at e ly n D o gg e t t The Community Assistance Program (CAP) and Interfaith Coalition returns with its annual winter coat drive, with more donation locations than previous years. Drop off new or gently used clean coats at one of 10 local businesses, most local churches or the CAP Clothing Bank located at 500 C Street September 1 through October 11. Partnering with local businesses provides more convenient donation hours and helps emphasize the community nature of donating coats, said CAP

executive director Dan DeMent. Unused coats are found in many people’s closets, and the coat drive encourages finding a use for them by donating them to local people in need during the winter, DeMent said. The collection goal is 300– 400 coats that will be distributed starting October 13. In the spirit of providing for the community, CAP will resume serving community meals every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Blaine Community and Senior Center located at 763 G Street starting September 9. Community meals provide

an opportunity to connect with other community members while enjoying a free, nutritious meal. Donations are accepted, and anyone is invited to attend. CAP is the collective effort of Blaine area churches, civic organizations and individuals working to meet the needs of the community. For questions about the winter coat drive call DeMent at 360/366-5209. Questions about community meals can be directed to communitymealsblaine@ gmail.com. Drop off coats at the following locations during business hours:

Burn ban lifted on recreational fires The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s office has lifted the ban on recreational fires in unincorporated county. The increased rainfall in the county has been enough for the marshal to relax the burning restrictions, through the ban is still in place for burning yard debris. In a press release from August 31, fire inspector Mitch Nolze said recreational fires up to 3 by 3 feet are now allowed, provided the fires are built with seasoned firewood or charcoal. The fires must have an enclosure at least 16 inches high, made from steel or rock, and must have 15 feet of overhead clearance. Hand tools, a garden hose or two

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