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Federal funding The Wings Over Water festival was a success to assist with December storm damage By Jami Makan President Trump has granted Washington a Major Disaster Declaration for the December 2018 storms that occurred in Whatcom County and elsewhere. This triggers the release of federal funds to help with recovery efforts, according to a news release issued by FEMA. FEMA announced on March 4 that federal disaster assistance has been made available to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, mudslides and a tornado from December 10 to December 24, 2018. Whatcom County was included in the declaration, and suffered significant damage during the storms, with major impacts on Birch Bay and Blaine. “In a nutshell, what happens is that the state’s governor has to put in a request, which details the incident period, the event and what counties were impacted, and then the President looks at the severity and magnitude of the disaster,” said FEMA spokesperson Peter Sessum. “It has to be so large and so bad that the local community, city, county, tribal government or state can’t handle [the disaster] by itself.” The request by governor Jay Inslee was made in a 32-page letter sent to the White House on February 19. The letter specifically mentioned the significant damage to Birch Bay Drive. “The storm surge and wave action coming off Birch Bay was so intense that trees as large as 36 inches in diameter were thrown completely across Birch Bay Drive into private residences and businesses,” wrote Inslee. “The destructive wave action also completely undermined one lane of Birch Bay Drive and a significant stretch of road remains in limited operation indefinitely.” Inslee’s letter to President Trump also mentioned the city of Blaine’s problems due to the December storms. “The city (See FEMA, page 3)
s The 17th annual Wings Over Water festival featured a variety of activities, exhibitions and speakers. For photos, see pages 8–9. Photo by Chuck Kinzer
Official worked overtime to help secure federal funds By Jami Makan Sam Castro, assistant public works director for the city of Blaine, said that the city is fortunate to be receiving federal funds for the December storm recovery efforts. He said that some other cities lack the staff and expertise to be able to tap into federal disaster funding. The process requires the completion of voluminous paperwork, with strict timelines and a tough auditing process. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years,” he said. “I am well versed in this process,
having done this for other cities and counties in the past.” The first step was for Castro to fill out a FEMA preliminary damage assessment summary report. This report listed the types of damage that Blaine sustained in the storms, and the estimated amount of money required to fix each category of damage. For example, debris clearance was estimated to cost $25,000. However, this amount paled in comparison to the two major projects that are required as a result of the December storms: power line replacements on Pipe-
line Road, which could cost $800,000 to fix, and the rehabilitation of Semiahmoo Parkway, which could cost up to $1.3 million to repair. These projects have not yet started. In order to complete the FEMA report, Castro had to adhere to strict timelines, requiring him to work overtime in order to meet FEMA’s deadlines. Some days he worked up to 16 hours, and he worked on weekends as well. “I knew if I didn’t populate the information about damage estimates right away into a spreadsheet, I wouldn’t be about to meet FEMA’s time-
Native American Voting Rights Act signed into law By Emma Epperly, W NPA O l y m p i a N ew s Bureau The Native American Voting Rights Act was signed by Washington governor Jay Inslee at a widely attended ceremony on Thursday last week. “We believe these three steps will allow tribal members to help us form a more perfect union and make good decisions about our destiny,” said Inslee of the changes the bill makes.
The state House of Representatives passed an amended version of the bill with a 95-3 vote on March 5. House members voting against were representatives Bob McCaslin (R-Spokane Valley), Ed Orcutt (R-Kalama) and Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley). The bill passed the Senate on February 6 with 34 in favor, 13 opposed and two excused. All 13 senators in opposition were Republicans; however, minority leader Mark Schoesler (R-Ritzville) and other Republicans voted in support.
“This legislation provides us the opportunity to remove those barriers to be able to call to the Native Americans and tell them they matter,” said representative Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow). Lekanoff is the first Native American woman elected to the House and previously worked for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. “The excitement of an aunty going down to pick up her ballot with her little granddaughter and going to the kitchen (See Voting, page 2)
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of Blaine experienced significant critical infrastructure damage to numerous roadways and stormwater outfalls due to severe wind-driven storm wave action,” read Inslee’s letter. In this case, only public assistance was requested by the governor, covering infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Individual assistance was not requested for households and renters, said Sessum. Ultimately, the state becomes the recipient of federal funding, and the overall program is going to be managed within the state, which will establish funding priorities. FEMA will then reimburse the state for infrastructure repair projects, explained Sessum. In a separate press release, Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo said that his department looks forward to assisting the state and FEMA with the major
disaster declaration process. “The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that the damages and impacts from the December storm cycle, especially the December 20 tidal surge and winds, extended power outages in Point Roberts and Kendall, and the continuing transportation impacts in Birch Bay have been significant for all of Whatcom County,” said Elfo. “The sheriff’s office looks forward to assisting the state of Washington emergency management, the federal emergency management agency (FEMA) and Whatcom County agencies in working through the process in the coming months.” Federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged in
Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific, Snohomish and Whatcom counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. In a related initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Washington following Trump’s federal disaster declaration. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance. For Whatcom County’s latest round of storms over the last few weeks, while there was significant snowfall, wind and power impacts, the state of Washington has determined that this event does not meet minimum requirements for federal assistance.
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Blaine, and he spent eight hours with them to justify his estimates to FEMA’s audit team. “I felt very comfortable that my numbers were accurate,” he said. His past experience taught him the importance of maintaining his credibility with the federal auditors and supporting his estimates with data and photographs. “Because I was well versed in the process, I knew I had to capture photographs both before and after the storms,” he said. The next step in the process is for Castro to complete a FEMA request for public assistance form. This form will help start the federal reimbursement process. The federal government is expected to contribute up to 85
percent of the cost of repairs, while Blaine will be on the hook for at least 15 percent. “This is reimbursable money we’re talking about,” said Castro. “We have to first do the repairs with our own money.” Even though Blaine will have to find the money to pay for repairs while waiting to be reimbursed, he said this is still better than receiving no federal funds at all. There are federal resources out there, and it is important to take advantage of them, he said. Otherwise repairs would not be completed or would have to be paid for completely by local communities. “If we don’t know the resources that are out there, we are not being resourceful,” he said.
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The Editor: The primary election for the Blaine City Council will be in August and the general election for the council will be in November. The primary election allows the voters in a particular ward to determine the candidates who will be on the ballot for the general election. The ward boundaries are based on having the number of residents in each ward as equal as possible. The ward boundaries can and have been adjusted based on the most recent census. The concept of the ward is to allow each of the ward’s voters to elect representatives for their ward to the council. This is the concept that each person has one vote. The general election has district wide voting, meaning the candidates in each ward are elected by all of the voters of the city. This negates, it would seem, the concept of one person one vote. What can happen and has happened is a candidate in a specific ward may have a majority of votes within the ward but lose the election
because of votes cast for his opponent by voters outside of the ward. This is considered “vote dilution” since two-thirds of the vote for a candidate in a specific ward could be from outside the ward. There is an apparent solution to this problem now that the state legislature in 2018 passed the Washington Voter Rights Act. The act appears to give the Blaine City Council authority to change from district wide voting to district only voting in the general election. The result would be that each ward would elect their representatives on the city council. If you believe that this change should be made prior to the upcoming elections for council members, contact your present council representatives and any other council members requesting that this change is needed. Dennis M. Olason Blaine The Editor: In response to a letter to the editor in
last week’s issue of The Northern Light regarding a “conservative” movement called “walkaway campaign,” I found it rich that the author denigrates the First Amendment right to freedom of the press while complaining about not having enough free speech for conservatives. This, after just last week there was a CPAC convention spewing vile anti-American rhetoric, under the guise of conservatism, freely and publicly on CSPAN, as well as a 24-hour network connected to the President, Fox propaganda state TV. The author repeats the talking points of autocrats claiming that the free press is “biased and spreading misinformation,” which has put journalists in danger of being attacked by nuts. Further research reveals that “walkaway” is a Kremlin-linked bots propaganda campaign (according to The Alliance (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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March 21 - 27, 2019 • thenorthernlight.com during the train trip, and she needed constant care until her death as a young adult. Measles is to be feared, not spread among school and church children, let alone family members! Donna Starr Birch Bay The Editor: In response to the comment from Kay Burrough “Climate is not a political issue” from the March 7-13 instalment of The Northern Light. We must understand the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is political and produces reports that contribute to the UNFCCC. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) objective, is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations. The majority of climate information we receive from mainstream media outlets and activist groups come from the IPCC; which is a body created to substantiate the desires of the group that chartered them (UNFCCC). In the March 14-20 instalment,
Presentation to focus on advance care planning witness, based on the specific type of document you’re dealing with. Failure to complete this paperwork means that a certain order of people needs to be followed for surrogate decision-making, mandated by the law. However, the person who providers have to go to legally may not always be the best person for the task. “If I have an 18-year-old daughter and I don’t have a husband, my daughter has to make decisions for me,” said Walker. In this hypothetical situation, an advance directive could put a sibling instead of the young daughter in this stressful position. A spouse is generally the first
person who is called upon to make decisions in the absence of an advance directive. However, if there is no spouse or they are unable to act, then the next person in line is the adult child. If there is more than one, they all have to agree. Living parents come next, even if they are divorced, and if one doesn’t have any living parents, then it goes to their adult siblings. Again, if there is more than one, they all have to agree. Once a person has filled out their paperwork, it is not enough to simply leave it somewhere safe. They should file a copy with their hospital or healthcare provider, so that it can be readily accessed if necessary, said Walker.
An upcoming presentation will focus on advance care planning, advance directives and other topics such as palliative care. On Thursday, March 28 at 12:45 p.m., William E. Lombard, MD will give a talk titled “The Realities of Advance Medical Interventions” at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Lombard, a long-time Whatcom County nephrologist and medical director of DaVita Mt. Baker Kidney Center, will present in layperson’s terms about advanced medical interventions, as well as what the outcomes could mean for patients in the short and long term. Even though the presentation is being given at the Blaine Senior Center, experts say that adults • of U.S. green cards / naturalization • U.S. green cards / naturalization all ages should engage in advance • Work / investor visas • Work / investor visas care planning. “It could be a sudden, unex• Denied entry waivers • Denied entry waivers pected event such as a car acciRemoval hearings • Removal NEXUS appeals hearings • NEXUS appeals dent, illness or sports injury • that leaves you unable to communicate,” said Hilary Walker, Peacewww.blaineimmigration.com •www.blaineimmigration.com 435 Martin St., Suite 2010 •••435 Blaine, WA St., www.blaineimmigration.com Blaine,WA WA 435Martin Martin St., Suite Suite2010 1010 ••Blaine, Health’s program coordinator for AttorneyD.M. at Law advance care planning.Leonard D.M. Saunders,Leonard Saunders, Attorney at Law Advance care planning is a process for individuals to discuss, document and plan for any sudden or unexpected medical events that may happen. It allows individuals to identify who they authorize to make medical decisions on their behalf, and to document what kind of medical treatment they would or would not want to undergo. Alternatively, advance care planning can be done in anticipation of the exacerbation of a chronic condition, such as dementia. “It could be planning ahead, where at one point you’re able to make decisions, but because of the decline, you may suddenly be unable to make decisions for yourself,” said Walker. Exam, X-rays One’s wishes are generally and cleaning.* REG. $ made known on a document EXP. 3/31/2019 ly. called an advance directive. An gum diseases on *In the absence of h other offers. wit d ine mb co be advance directive is a legal doconly. Cannot First time patient ument that requires a notary or
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The Editor: Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr. Cranky in Cascadia Weekly for writing about the terrible effects of measles. All of the news has been about getting the MMR shots and not spreading the disease, but nothing about the problems suffered. At age five, I relapsed from measles to encephalitis. We were fortunate enough to have a young doctor who recognized the symptoms and when my temperature reached 105 degrees, she said to rush me to the Children’s Hospital in LA. My dad, speeding through the city, was pulled over by an officer who took one look at me and had us follow him, his siren screaming, to the hospital where a spinal tap released pressure on my brain. After several months out of school, I recovered. The daughter of the man my father worked for was not so lucky. His daughter, at age 10, got measles/encephalitis. Her doctor in Texas told the family to get her to California as soon as possible. Her fever “cooked” her brain
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BHS Hall of Fame announces 17 inductees The Blaine High School Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame will induct 17 individuals and teams in the program’s first year. The group’s first induction ceremony starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27. The ceremony will be open to the public. The group will also hold a ceremony at the home football game on Friday, September 26 at Blaine High School and many of the inductees will appear in Blaine’s 4th of July parade. The inductees are: Bob Robertson Class of 1947 The “Voice of the Cougars,” Robertson served as a Washington State University sportscaster from 1964 to 2018. He won 12 state sportscaster of the year awards. Ken Markusen Class of 1962 Markusen broke several school records in track and field. He held the long jump record for 52 years and in 1962 set the Whatcom County record for high hurdles. Richard Hanson Class of 1964 An all-state basketball player in 1963 and 1964, Hanson held several state tournament records for rebounds, foul shooting and scoring. David Wiens Class of 1973 Wiens placed at the state wrestling tournament three times, becoming Blaine High School’s first ever state wrestling champion in 1973. He was also named to the All-America High School Wrestling Team in 1973 and had a career record of 70 wins and four losses.
Tim Evans Class of 1974 Evans was an all-state basketball player at Blaine High School, a four-year starter at the University of Puget Sound and the Portland Trail Blazers drafted him in 1978. Chris Jorgensen Class of 1989 Jorgensen won a state championship for golf his senior year and went on to a pro career. In 2016, he broke the course record for the North Bellingham Golf Course. Leslie Seelye Class of 1997 Seelye went to state twice for track and field and placed third in shot-put her senior year. That year, she won the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s Cliff Gillies award. She competed in college at Pacific Lutheran University, where she qualified four times for the National Track and Field meet. Luke Ridnour Class of 2000 Ridnour led the Borderites in back-to-back state basketball championships in 1999 and 2000. At the University of Oregon, he set a school record for assists and a conference record for free throws. Ridnour went on to play in the NBA starting in 2003 and he retired in 2016. Jessica Summers Class of 2004 Summers set many school statistics record and led the Borderites basketball team to the state tournament three years in a row, including a third place finish in 2003. In 2004, she was
s The jerseys of several Blaine High School Hall of Fame inductees, including Cherish Morrison and Luke Ridnour, are displayed outside the Blaine High School gym.
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the state tournament MVP and league MVP. She went on to play at the University of Idaho and Western Washington University. Cherish Morrison Class of 2012 Morrison won a record 14 track and field state gold medals throughout her high school career. In 2012, she won state championship medals in 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters and 4x400 meter relay.
culminating in back-to-back state titles in 1999 and 2000. Craig Foster Foster coached Blaine wrestling from 1991 to 2015, coaching 71 state placers and 11 champions. In 2013, his team won the state title. Foster is also a four-time coach of the year and in 2014 he was inducted into the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Teams:
Coaches: Rob Ridnour From 1989 to 2000 Ridnour, as head coach, cultivated a popular and successful basketball program,
1977 football state championship team After starting the season with a losing record, the 1977 Blaine High School football team battled
back and went all the way to the state championship game, where they beat Granger 20–7. The Hall of Fame committee is still trying to contact the following members of the 1977 team: Mike Arrington, Armand Audette, Danny Brown, Robert Dixon, Brian Fitzgerald, Mike Honeycutt, Sean Lynch, John Martin, Rob McAllister, Scott Talman, Leo Wagner, Greg Waters, Iian Wingard and Mike Yetter. The group asks anyone with contact information for those people to contact the Blaine High School athletic department. To learn more and see the nomination criteria, visit blaineathleticboosterclub.com/hall-of-fame. html.
Track and field program abuzz with big turnout and new coaches With a big new coaching staff and a turnout of almost 60 athletes – a nearly 50 percent increase from last year – there’s a lot of excitement around Blaine High School’s track and field program this spring. New head coach Gabe Bolton coached track for 23 years in Arizona before moving to Whatcom County last summer. He also coached cross-country this school year. Bolton recruited a big crew of assistant coaches and volunteers to the program, including head football coach Jay Dodd, former star basketball player and 2004 BHS graduate Jessica Summers and 2012 BHS graduate and former state track champion Cherish Morrison. The team is relatively young with a lot of rookies, Bolton said. The only returning state qualifier is Ben Caro, who placed second in wheelchair discus and sixth in the 100-meter wheelchair at last
year’s state tournament. Bolton has high hopes for the team, but he said it’s too early to tell how it will do. “I see a lot of talent and a lot of work ethic,” he said. “I see a lot of opportunities here with our athletes.” In its first meet at Sedro-Woolley on March 13, Blaine athletes competed against Lynden, Nooksack and Sedro-Woolley. Blaine’s first-place finishers were: Nicholas Pearson in long jump with a personal best jump of 19 feet, 8 inches; Cassidy Condos in pole vault at 7 feet, 6 inches; and Taylee McCormick in 1600 meters with a time of 6 minutes. McCormick also placed second in 800 meters in 2 minutes, 45 seconds. Malachi Crump finished third in 400 meters at 57.35 seconds; Caleb Kielpinski placed third in javelin with a throw of 133 feet, 2 inches; Scott Baldwin placed third in high jump with a per-
sonal best of 5 feet, 4 inches; and Ashley Dickerson placed third in triple jump with a distance of 28 feet, 7.5 inches, and third in 100
meters at 14.37 seconds. Blaine track and field athletes compete next at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, at the Bedling-
ton Invitational at Lynden High School. The first home track meet starts at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at Blaine High School.
s Blaine senior Sydney Feenstra returns a shot on March 15 at Blaine High School. The Borderites beat Granite Falls 6–1 on March 14, lost to Sehome 7–0 on March 15 and lost to Squalicum 6–1 on March 18. Photo by Janell Kortlever
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mobile detailing services, which means that he can come work on your car wherever it is in Whatcom County. His business offers three different packages depending on your needs. Stage 1 is a full interior and exterior detail focused on cleaning and protecting as many surfaces as possible within a three to four hour timeframe. At $249, this treatment is recommended two to four times per year. “Stage 1 is designed to be a detail for everybody, and the price is incredibly affordable,” said Rands. Steam will be used on the interior if needed, and the clay bar method would be used. Clay bars are pieces of clay that feel like Play-Doh but are designed for vehicles; after you wash the car, once the majority of dirt and grime is removed, you use this clay that lays flat on the surface. It shaves off any particulates that have bonded onto the vehicle’s surface. “The goal of Stage 1 is
to refresh the car and apply good wax or sealant to the car. It’s a very, very affordable complete detail,” said Rands. Stage 2 is a more thorough treatment that aims to restore your vehicle’s finish back to its appearance when it was first purchased. At $1,099, this treatment is recommended once every two to four years. “Stage 2 is designed for someone who, after three or five years, they want their car to look and feel new again,” said Rands. “It’s when you bring in the polishing and compounding if needed, and applying some protective coatings to it. You’re really bringing it back to a new car feeling.” Compounding is a reference to the use of compounds, which Rands compares to a skin care product that removes dead skin from your face. But instead of removing dead skin, it removes a thin layer of the clear coat on the car. “The purpose of compound
is to remove scratches and defects and to improve clarity,” said Rands. Stage 3 consists of the application of world-class ceramic coatings to the exterior of your vehicle. “Stage 3 is when you have a brand new car and you want to protect it with the ceramic coating for five years, or bring back the new car look and feel,” said Rands. Ceramic coatings are relatively new inventions that are much tougher than a typical wax or sealant. The molecules of the ceramic coatings are more tightly bound together, which creates a hard shell that is three times more durable than the clear coat on the car. “It pretty much keeps the vehicle looking brand new for five years,” said Rands. “It’s a way of protecting an investment.” At $2,999, this treatment is usually reserved for luxury or exotic vehicles. But even if you don’t have a lux-
ury vehicle, there is nothing like having that new car feeling all over again. “Professionally detailing your car makes your vehicle look and feel brand new again,” said Rands. “It’s that feeling that people are really craving.”
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s Curtis Rands with a Bentley. Photo courtesy of Curtis Rands
How to protect vehicle paint finish Perhaps nothing ages a car or truck more than a lackluster exterior finish. Even if vehicles are only a few years old, failure to maintain the paint, tires and chrome accents can make them look worn beyond their years. The environment can be a vehicle’s worst enemy. Protecting a car means being mindful of substances and habits that can compromise the exterior finish.
Seek shade Over time, the sun can damage a vehicle’s paint job through oxidation and premature fading. People who live in areas with especially warm climates may see the paint on their vehicles suffer considerable damage thanks to the sun. One of the easiest ways to protect a vehicle from the sun is to use sheltered parking or park in the
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The 17th annual Wings Over Water festival was a success The 17th annual Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival took place from Friday through Sunday, March 15–17, in Blaine and offered a look at the migratory birds that pass through Blaine and Birch Bay on the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia. The festival featured a variety of activities, exhibitions and speakers. Take a look at the festival through the lens of photographer Chuck Kinzer.
s Kids’ activities included building birdhouses.
s There were live raptor presentations by the Sardis Raptor Center.
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s Tim Boyer delivered a keynote presentation about the migration of shorebirds.
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s An annual award was created to honor Jim Jorgensen for outstanding achievement in the promotion, observation and stewardship of birds and their habitat. Pictured: Jim Jorgensen, l., and Debbie Harger, r.
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Tips for traveling with pets Many pet parents choose to include their four-legged companions in their travel plans. Bringing pets along can reduce the hassle of finding a pet sitter or a boarding service. Traveling with pets in tow also can be enjoyable for the entire family, including pets. Perhaps that’s why a recent study from AAA and Best Western International found that more than half of American pet owners take their cats and dogs with them when they travel. Traveling with pets can be fun, but it means taking some extra steps when planning a trip to ensure pets are safe and content. Be-
fore anyone hits the road or soars into the sky, consider these tips. 1. Acclimate the pet to the car. Conduct a trial run with your pet in tow to gauge how he or she handles a car ride. Start with shorter trips and build up. Assess how the pet reacts so you can make adjustments if necessary. 2. Get a wellness check. Visit the vet prior to departing, particularly if you will be traveling far or abroad. Pack an updated copy of health and immunization records, as well as proof of ownership of the pet. Some countries require pet passports. Investigate if the destination country re-
quires quarantine of the animal. 3. Buy a quality pet carrier. Be sure to have a secure and comfortable pet carrier for your dog, cat or small animal. This can make travel safer for the animal. If flying, you may need to purchase an airline-approved crate. Mark the crate with identification information and contact numbers. 4. Pack a pet-friendly kit. The ASPCA suggests bringing along food, a bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and firstaid, and any travel documents. Pack a favorite toy or pillow. Bring along bottled water as well.
Drinking unfamiliar water can upset pets’ stomachs. 5. Book direct flights. A direct flight reduces the likelihood a pet will be kept on the tarmac or spend even longer times in the baggage hold of the plane. A pets-only airline might be a good choice as well. For example, Pet Airways offers climate-controlled cabins outfitted with individual crates, and a flight attendant checks on the animals every 15 minutes. After landing, pets are given a bathroom break. 6. Reserve pet-friendly lodging. Many hotel and motel chains now offer pet accommodations.
For a fee you can have your pet stay in the room. There may be specific requirements, such as restricting the pet to a crate when unattended. 7. Make sure microchip data is current. Log into the service that coordinates with the pet’s microchip. Check to see that your address and phone number are current. Consider adding temporary travel contact data so the pet can be reunited with you if it gets lost at your destination. Pets are traveling with their owners more often than ever before. Travel safe and smart at all times.
lets may elicit some laughs, the nonprofit organization American Humane warns that chemicals in common toilet cleaners can be deadly to pets. In addition, small puppies or kittens can drown in toilets. Keep all toilet lids closed when toilets are not in use. 3. Keep potentially harmful items out of pets’ reach. Household cleaners beneath the kitchen sink are not the only items around the house that can be harmful to pets. Medications should always be stored on high shelves where pets cannot reach them. In addition, make sure all laundry room items, including detergent and dryer sheets, are stored out of pets’ reach. Discuss human foods that might be
harmful to pets with a veterinarian and make sure such foods are not left out where pets can reach them when you are hosting friends or family members. If necessary, make sure all foods are served on dinner tables or kitchen counters that are inaccessible to pets. 4. Conceal all wires. Today’s homes are more connected than ever before, and that often translates to more wires around the house. Make sure all wires are bundled together and out of the reach and view of pets, who may be tempted to chew on them. Even wires that are out of reach may tempt pets if they can see them, so pet owners should make concerted efforts to con-
ceal wires. 5. Move or remove potentially poisonous plants. Plant lovers may not have worried if their plants were poisonous when they had no intention of welcoming pets into their homes. But prospective pet owners should research each plant in their homes to make sure they’re not poisonous. Move potentially poisonous plants to places where pets cannot access them. Remove any poisonous floor plants from the home before purchasing or adopting a pet. Pets, particularly puppies and kittens, tend to be curious. Pet parents can protect pets from their own curiosity by pet proofing their homes.
How to pet-proof a home Tens of millions of households throughout North America include pets. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation reports that more than 80 million households in the United States include companion animals, while the 2014 Canadian Pet Market Outlook reported that 57 percent of Canadian households owned pets. Pets are a big responsibility, and responsible pet owners recognize that the work begins even before pets come home. Pet proofing a home protects pets from accidents and injuries as they grow acclimated to their surroundings.
1. Install childproof latches. Much like children after they learn to crawl and then walk, young pets tend to be curious, and that curiosity can put them in precarious positions. Pet owners should install childproof latches on low drawers and cabinets, especially those beneath sinks where potentially harmful cleaning products are typically stored. Curious pet paws may be able to pry or pull open cabinets and drawers, but childproof latches can make that considerably more difficult if not impossible. 2. Close toilet lids. While images of puppies drinking from toi-
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just to their new lives. Many dog owners, particularly those who have never before had a dog, may hesitate to employ crates to train their puppies. That’s understandable, as on the surface it can seem cruel or inhumane to confine a living animal to a cage. However, the AKC notes that dogs are den animals that naturally seek out canine caves for security. That’s true whether dog owners provide crates for their puppies or not. So while humans may see crates as cruel, dogs very likely view their crates as secure places where they can go if they get scared or feel skittish. In fact, according to the AKC, dogs’ perception of crates is
one reason why dog owners typically find it relatively easy to get their dogs to adjust to crates and ultimately enjoy them. The AKC urges dog owners who plan to crate train their puppies to find appropriately-sized crates before they begin training. Crates should be just large enough for dogs to lie down, stand up and turn around. Dogs won’t embrace crates that are too small, and crates that are too big will give dogs the impression that they can use one corner to defecate and use the rest for sleep or play. That’s the wrong message to send, as dogs should never be encouraged to relieve themselves in their crates.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: WILLIAM STANLEY CUMMINS, Deceased. No. 19-4-00107-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. 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: March 1, 2019 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 4, 2019 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: March 1, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: CINDY MAXWELL
Public Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: DANIEL C. GALLAGHER, Deceased. No. 19-4-0014737. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Lee Grochmal 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 March 18, 2019 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: March 20, 2019 Name of Administrator: ROBERT GALLAGHER 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 March 18, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator ROBERT GALLAGHER IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: WALTER MARTIN DAVIEAU, Deceased. No. 19-4-00118-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Robert E. Olson The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified 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 probated 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 Filing of Notice to Creditors: March 8, 2019 Date of First Publication: March 13, 2019 Name of Personal Representative: MICHAEL JUAN MORALES Attorney for Personal Representative: 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: March 8, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Personal Representative: MICHAEL JUAN MORALES
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The Northern Light • March 21 - 27, 2019
Real Estate
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5463 Wood Duck Loop
One of a kind Gated community: Heronswood Craftsman, Newer development with 64 acres +/- including 33 acres in Conservation Easement and a small lake. 2712 sq. ft. 1.05 acre home site, hardwood, granite, stainless, main level living w/bonus rm over garage. 3-BD, 2.5-BA, office, 4-car garage, fenced backyard, aggregate driveway and patio, covered and uncovered composite decking and so much more! See it today! MLS #1409102
Just completed! NEW CONSTRUCTION! @ “Clubhouse Point.” Gated micro-community w/in Semiahmoo. Fairway 1. Single story, No Steps. 2905 sq. ft open plan. Great rm, luxe kitchen. Super pantry, 3-BD, 2.75-BA w/Casita. Casita & office both open to interior courtyard. Quality, finishes: strand woven bamboo flooring, Graphite stained Birch cabinets, quartz counters. 522 sq. ft. 2-car garage + / - Air conditioning heat pump. Details @ clubhousepoint.com
Ideal fairway location with expansive open view is the perfect location for this spacious & gracious Craftsman-style home. Custom double doors welcome you! All living on the main floor with high vaulted ceilings--walls of windows that frame the view & capture the light. Large kitchen with exceptional prep space. This home is better than new with two private guest quarters, custom 2nd office and ultimate media loft! Quality home and excellent value!
New construction at Semiahmoo! 3-BD, 2-BA + den, modern style single level home. Open, expansive floor plan, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, no steps & wide hallways make this a perfect ‘forever home’. Euro-style kitchen w/ grand island. Outdoor room w/ fireplace. Enjoy AC; in-floor radiant heat under Luxury Vinyl Plank; and, the latest in materials & high efficiency appliances. A 3 car garage (710 sf.) is perfect for extra storage or hobby space.
Rare, Single-Story Fairway View Semiahmoo Townhome. Excellent SW sun exposure along 17th Fairway. Spacious great room adjoins dining. Large kitchen w/skylight, breakfast rm. Epic grand master suite. Charming guestroom with own ensuite bath. Den/office w/custom cabinetry, window seat. Spacious laundry. 2-Car Garage.
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Semiahmoo Shore’s most affordable Sunrise Home, 2025 Sq ft w/luxurious Owners suite on main floor & 2-BD & full bath upstairs. 14’ Vaulted great room. Finished in “Driftwood” design w/Linear FP, quartz countertops & all appliances. Wide Plank White Oak Hardwood flooring. Attached dbl. garage w/epoxy floor & storage cabinets. Miles of beaches & walking trails. MLS# 1201035
Semiahmoo Shore 2187 sq. ft. “Sunrise” home w/soaring 12’10” great rm ceilings & large windows taking full advantage of views over the Open Space meadow & Drayton Harbor. Finished in Driftwood theme including Wide Plank Flooring, Linear FP, quartz countertops, full SS appliance package, dbl. garage w/expoxy floor & covered patio. Miles of beaches & walking trails. Minutes to U.S./Canada border. MLS# 1201008
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Semiahmoo New construction! 2-BD, 2-BA, +den, mid-century modern style single-level home w/ sharp facades & clean lines. Open & expansive, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, no steps, wide hallways & an 1,105 sqft garage! Space for 5 cars or make the third bay your workout studio, hobby shop, you name it! Gourmet Euro-style kit., w/ grand island. Outdoor rooms w/ gas FP. AC & in-floor radiant heat under Luxury Vinyl Plank.
New construction at Semiahmoo! 2-BD, 2.5-BA, +den, modern style single-level home. Open & expansive, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, no steps, wide hallways make the perfect ‘forever home’. Gourmet kit., w/grand island & butler pantry. Signature outdoor rooms w/ gas FP. Mother-in law suite. Enjoy AC & infloor radiant heat under Luxury Vinyl Plank. Super high efficiency appliances & materials. 4 car garage, perfect for storage or hobby space..
New construction at Semiahmoo! 3-BR, 3-BA, +den, modern style single-level home w/sharp facades & clean lines. Open & expansive, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, no steps, wide hallways makes perfect ‘forever home’. Gourmet kitchen w/grand island & prep kit. Double master suites! Covered outdoor rooms w/gas FP. Enjoy AC & in-floor radiant heat under Luxury Vinyl Plank. Super high efficiency appliances & materials. 4 car garage.
Nestled right off the 16th green at Semiahmoo, this traditional style home has been upgraded with a slightly European touch. Exceptional quality; cabinet selection, flooring, & finishes. Tried & true design makes for comfortable living. Vaulted ceiling with large windows make for incredible backyard views. Curb appeal of this property is amazing! Lots of attention to detail throughout the whole home. One of a kind location!
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One level living at its finest in Semiahmoos newest gated neighborhood, Sea Smoke! Energy efficient rambler home offers 1,361 sq ft floorplan, master retreat, guest BR, modern kit, utility rm, 2-car garage, great room w/FP opening to spacious covered outdoor living area. Townhouse-style home located in Sea Smoke ~19.4 acre community w/ beach access, marina, golf, spa, walking trails & resort living!
One level living at its finest in Semiahmoos newest gated neighborhood, Sea Smoke! Energy efficient rambler w/in-floor radiant heat offers 1,500 sq ft floorplan w/ master retreat, guest BR, modern kit, utility rm, 2-car garage & great room w/FP. Covered outdoor living area. Townhouse-style home in Sea Smoke’s ~19.4 acre community w/ beach access, marina, golf, spa, walking trails & resort lifestyle.
A perfect affordable Birch Bay getaway with amazing ocean view! Single wide in great condition, all furnishings included. Spacious deck with hot tub. Includes a storage basement for all toys, kayaks, bicycles, etc. Don’t miss this unique property, private lot, just a few minutes walk to the beach.
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Randy Weg 360-305-5704
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Well built custom home located on the golf course in popular Birch Bay Village. Warm southern exposure, 3 bed, 2.5 baths, granite counters, huge luxurious master suite, formal dining rm could be office or 4th bdrm, crown moldings, security system, RV garage w/ 10’8” door, fully landscaped, fully fenced backyard, fresh paint on exterior, lots of parking. 24-7 security, community amenities include marina, clubhouse, swimming pool, private beaches, This one has it all!
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Beautiful Designed BBV Home. High ceilings, granite counter tops. Numerous ADA features all on one level. Large en suite, walk-in closet in master. Completely landscaped, with $8000+ water retention system, over sized garage, great for hobby and crafts, on demand hot water. 24 security, swimming pool, private salt water beaches along with year round marina, tennis courts and golf course. THIS IS A MUST SEE HOME!
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April 16 proclaimed Healthcare Decisions Day By Jami Makan April 16 has been proclaimed Healthcare Decisions Day in the city of Blaine. Mayor Bonnie Onyon made the proclamation at the March 11 city council meeting. In making the proclamation, Onyon noted that only 24 percent of people in Washington state have executed an advance directive, while less than 50 percent of severely or terminally ill patients are estimated to have executed such a directive. Onyon said that a significant reason for the low rates may be “a lack of knowledge and considerable confusion about advance care planning and advance directives.” Onyon noted that Health Care Decisions Day is designed to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. “The reason for this is just to encourage this action among our citizens because we think it’s an important thing to do in the health care realm,” she said. The city of Bellingham and Whatcom County Council have also declared April 16 as Bellingham – Whatcom County Healthcare Decisions Day. According to Micki Jackson, a long-time advocate for advance care planning, Ferndale and Lynden have done the same thing. These proclamations are part of a national effort to encourage
patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. “On National Healthcare Decisions Day, no one in the U.S. should be able to open a paper, watch TV, view the internet, see a physician or lawyer, or go to a healthcare facility without being confronted with the topic of advance care planning,” reads the National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) website, nhdd.org. “Among other things, NHDD helps people understand that advance healthcare decision-making includes much more than living wills; it is a process that should focus first on conversation and choosing an agent.” NHDD is an initiative of The Conversation Project, “a public engagement initiative with a goal that is both simple and transformative: to have every person’s wishes for end-of-life care expressed and respected.” The Conversation Project began in 2010 and was founded by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ellen Goodman. According to the nonprofit’s research, while 92 percent of Americans say it’s important to discuss their wishes for end of life care, only 32 percent have had such a conversation. Meanwhile, 95 percent of Americans say they would be willing to talk about their wishes, and 53 percent even say they’d be relieved to discuss it.
In April, Whatcom County residents can expect to see a variety of efforts to spread awareness about this cause. The founder and chair of NHDD, Nathan Kottkamp, will be speaking at Fairhaven Village Books in Bellingham on April 16 at noon. “Nathan got very interested in what we’re doing in our community because of some of the community-wide events that have happened here in the past,” said Micki Jackson. “He’s impressed with what’s going on here.” Also in April, Jackson said there will be a testimonial wall on display at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham. It features photos of volunteers and community members holding up a copy of an advance directive and saying “I’ve got mine!” Jackson said outpatient palliative care, including advance care planning, is critical. “People will benefit and it will ease a lot of burdens for people, and possibly make the healthcare journey more accessible and smoother and less fragmented,” said Jackson. She hopes Whatcom County can one day become like La Crosse, Wisconsin. According to a 2014 report by NPR, some 96 percent of people who die in La Crosse have an advance directive or similar documentation, compared to about 30 percent nationally. “It became part of their social fabric,” said Jackson.
Blaine students learn about marine science in Drayton Harbor By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district is taking advantage of its location by studying science and marine ecosystems in its own backyard. This year, first, fifth, sixth and eighth-graders are getting immersed in Drayton Harbor and the surrounding watershed with Gardens of The Salish Sea Curriculum, a Whatcom County nonprofit that teaches environmental science programs to grade school students around the county. Last week, sixth-grade classes visited Blaine Harbor to sample water quality and salinity, take
an inventory of marine life on a dock walk and learn about the life cycles of marine organisms. The field trip kicked off a unit about water quality and ocean acidification, said Sue Schweinsberg, a Blaine Middle School science teacher. “We’re trying to give them a sense of the watershed they live in,” she said. Gardens of the Salish Sea Curriculum started working with Blaine students in 2012 as part of a larger effort to clean up Drayton Harbor through education, outreach and other means. Program director Julie Hirsch
OBITUARIES Margaret (Maggie) Ann MacLeod Martin 1933-2019 Maggie was born October 9, 1933 on the Isle of Lewis in the Northern Hebrides. Coming from such a climate it was no wonder she always wanted the windows of her home open. Her husband nearly froze. Maggie had two brothers and two sisters. Her parents brought the family to the U.S. in the ‘30s and they made their home in Detroit, MI. Her father sailed the Great Lakes as a seaman and retired as a ship’s captain. Maggie was very strong minded. Her mother said Maggie always knew what she was about. Maggie’s future husband lived across the alley. Including 64+ years of marriage, they were together nearly 80 years. Ray and Maggie were married July 10, 1954. Upon Ray’s graduation from college they became a Marine family. Maggie was the ideal Marine wife. They had three great children, Greg, Dawn and Jody. After Ray retired from the Marines, they lived in Palm Desert, CA. At that time Palm Springs was alive with celebrities. Wanting to play tennis, Maggie came into her own. She was a good social tennis player and could organize groups of players at the various country clubs. As a tennis organizer, Maggie was in demand. She made many friends including Linda Ronstadt; Jackie Kennedy’s mother; the wives of John Wayne, Arnold Palmer, Fred Couples, Jack Nicholas and others. Maggie’s secret to making friends was that she didn’t fawn, but was open and gracious. As far as she was concerned, they were friends and she was Maggie. After 12 years in the desert, Ray and Maggie moved to the Pacific Northwest, Maggie enjoyed living here and, naturally, keeping her windows open. For 30 years, Ray and Maggie lived here and enjoyed growing old together. She ran the house as her husband marveled at how everything went as planned. The kids came and visited from far-away homes and everything was what the family loved. On Feb 10, 2019, their lives changed and Maggie was taken. She went on a long journey without her family. Maggie is so loved and missed.
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Depression Bipolar Support Group: Thursday, March 21, 6–7:30 p.m., downstairs at Blaine United Church of Christ (use doors on Clark Street, elevator available). No cost, but donations accepted. Third Thursday of every month. Turn Your Pantry into a Medicine Cabinet – Kitchen Medicine for Coughs and Colds: Saturday, March 23, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Dr. David Zamechek will teach you how to use honey, vinegar, herbs and spices for prevention and treatment of coughs and colds. Info: 360/305-3637. Salmon For Soldiers Dinner: Saturday, March 23, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Steelhead trout dinner, $15. Call/text for reservations: 360/3035720. Japanese Band Concert: Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Parking off Boblett. Performing: Soshin Girls School from Yokohama, Japan. This will be the final concert for Japanese band exchange program with Blaine School District. Donations of cash or non-perishable food for the Blaine Food Bank accepted. Info: 360/332-4859. Essential Oils: Monday, March 25, 5:30 to 6:30 Bay Medical Center, 377 C Street. Topic: Detoxify your cleaning routine using essential oils. Info: Denise Magnusson 360/961-1337. Dahlias: Wednesday, March 27, 4–6 p.m., and Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Considered to be the premiere cut flower, dahlias come in thousands of colors and forms. Expert dahlia growers will provide live demos and answer your questions. Presented by Blaine C.O.R.E. (Community Orchards for Resources and Education). Info: 360/3053637. Live Music at Semiahmoo Resort: Wednesday, March 27, 6–8 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort, Packers Kitchen + Bar, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. Featuring: Shearwater with Dana Coheneur.
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generation, and energy storage is becoming less expensive. Learn about bioluminescence (like mushrooms that glow in the dark), and electroluminescence (like LED light bulbs). Dr. Sandy Lawrence from ReSources Community Talks on Energy will share his expertise and why the future is indeed bright. Info: 360/305-3637.
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Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, April 6, 1-3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Open to the public. Early bird game at 12:30 p.m. and regular bingo at 1 p.m. cost $15 for 8 games with 3 cards per game. Cash prizes. Lunch at noon for $6. Info: 360/332-8040.
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Loads of Love: Monday, April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd Street, Blaine. Laundry costs covered. ArtScape Teens: Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m., Soul Space Studio, 264B H Street. A safe place for teens to set their imaginations free through different art mediums. Free studio time. Sponsored by Healthy Youth Coalition. Info: 435/704-1598. Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 come enjoy open mic, karaoke and games. Free pizza at 5 p.m. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Backstage @ the Border presents: Saturday, April 13, 7–9 p.m., doors open at 6:30, 382 Boblett Street. Featuring: Jim Sheridan. Finger style guitarist /singer/ songwriter, Jim Sheridan began playing folk music in New York state years ago. After relocating to Sedona, he has spent the past 10 years writing music, and recorded two albums, “Sedona Time,”and a new album, “Waiting for Avalon.” $7 donation at the door (proceeds after expenses go to Loads of Love).
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“Going Beyond” Simulcast for women: Saturday April 6. with Bible Teacher Priscilla Shirer. For info, call Blaine Christian Fellowship: 360/332-8918 or email office@bcfcommunity.com.
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March 8, 5:31 p.m.: Officers responded to the 500 block of Peace Portal Drive for a report of an individual staring at two underage kids and making obscene gestures toward them. Officers arrived and detained the suspect matching the description. After fully investigating the matter, officers determined there was probable cause for the individual’s arrest. Officers arrested the individual and cleared with no further incident. March 9, 12:02 a.m.: Officers responded to a report of a driver backing down the I-5 on ramp, then driving on sidewalks. No direction of travel was given. Officers checked the area and were not able to locate the vehicle.
March 12, 5:45 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a found child. After speaking with the complainant, officers determined the child had come from a residence on W. 99th Avenue. After speaking with several neighbors, officers located the residence where the child lives and confirmed he made it home safely. Officers did not observe anything suspicious and gathered contact information for a parent in case the event occurs again in the future.
March 14, 9:38 a.m.: A person was causing concern to employees and customers at a business in the 400 block of Peace Portal Drive. The man allegedly told one of the female employees they had nice eyeballs and other odd comMarch 11, 4:51 a.m.: Officers responded ments about them. The man then left to a physical dispute reported at Bayside his official doctors eye exam with the Motor Inn. The victim reported he was employee and said “Call me.” Officers struck by his adult son. Officers attempted arrived and contacted the man just to interview the victim but he was unco- outside the business. At the business’ operative, the suspect was not located request, as they were afraid to speak to but probable cause was posted for his him, the man was trespassed from the arrest for assault. business and stated he understood he would be arrested if he returned. March 11, 11:58 a.m.: A woman called police to report her child’s father showing March 14, 7:21 p.m.: Officers respondup to her work and harassing her. The ed to the 200 block of Martin Street for woman wanted the incident documented an individual reporting animal abuse. as she was going to try to obtain a protec- Officers arrived and spoke to the comtion order. Nothing the woman reported plainant who advised she could hear the was criminal in nature. neighbor yelling at their dog at times. She further stated the dog is timid. AfMarch 11, 4:05 p.m.: Blaine police were ter investigating, officers determined no called to a report of a juvenile walking a crime has been committed and referred dog on the railroad tracks. An officer con- the individual to animal control to file a tacted the eight-year-old in the area and complaint. Officers cleared. explained the dangers to him. The officer then walked with the juvenile to his home March 15, 9:15 p.m.: An officer reand advised his parents as well. sponded to a suspicious circumstance of someone trying to enter a residence March 11, 3:42 p.m.: Officers respond- with a key. The tenant heard a key in ed to the Peace Arch point of entry for her lock. She said they tried for a short a report of an individual in possession of duration to unlock the door then left. narcotics. Officers arrived and determined She did not see anyone. The officer the individual was in fact in possession of checked outside the apartment and cocaine and heroin. Officers arrested the found nothing damaged or sign of an female and booked her into the Whatcom attempted forced entry. Extra patrols County Jail. Officers cleared. will be provided. Report by the Blaine Police Department
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Local invention making a big splash in boating safety By Jami Makan The owner of a yacht brokerage in Blaine has invented a revolutionary device that can help save the lives of people who have fallen off boats. Randy Parten of The Dream Boat Company, 229 Marine Drive has invented a device called the Rescu Swim’r, which attaches to life rings. Life rings, also known as life buoys or ring buoys, are personal flotation devices that are thrown to aid people who have fallen overboard. They normally have a tow line attached, so that the rescuer can pull the drowning person back toward the boat. Currently, the accepted method of getting a life ring to a person overboard is to throw it into the water, tow it toward the person overboard, pass them and then turn the vessel around several times until the life ring floats to them. However, this maneuver is difficult to execute and many boat operators can never achieve it. This maneuver also requires the boat operator to make an extremely close pass by the person, which is very dangerous. The Rescu Swim’r makes it far safer, easier and faster to tow a life ring to the person overboard. This is because it functions as a rudder, allowing the rescuer to tow a life ring at a 45-degree angle to the boat, rather than dragging it directly behind the boat. This means that the rescuer does
not need to make a close pass or circle the boat around the drowning person, saving valuable time and requiring less skill. “Our device allows you to rescue someone about seven times faster, independent of your experience level,” said Parten. As the owner of a yacht brokerage, Parten is constantly concerned about the safety of his customers. That inspired him to invent this device. “People underestimate the danger of falling off a boat, especially in cold water,” he said. When people fall into cold water, they experience cold water shock. Their heart rate doubles, their respiration doubles and they involuntarily gasp. No matter how good of a swimmer they are, they will eventually lose the use of their limbs. According to Parten, one-fifth of drownings occur within two minutes of falling overboard. In Parten’s product testing to date, it took an average of one minute and 14 seconds to get a life ring to someone using Rescu Swim’r. Without using Rescu Swim’r, it took an average of nine minutes and 51 seconds. By that time, the subject would likely have drowned already, or would be incapable of climbing back onto a boat. Parten came up with the idea at the end of last summer. He created a rough prototype out of a plastic three-ring binder, and later created a second prototype with metal hinges. The final
s Randy Parten and wife Regina with the Rescu Swim’r. version is made out of a single piece of black homopolymer polyethylene plastic, with a “living hinge” that has been tested to one million cycles. The device has directions printed directly on it, as well as instructions for how to make a mayday call. Parten made several thousand dollars’ worth of sales at the Se-
attle Boat Show, and also sells the product online at rescuswimr. com. The device is patent-pending, and he is gaining further exposure by speaking at conferences and events. This includes the International Boating and Water Safety Summit in Florida. Throughout the whole process, he has been assisted greatly by
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his wife Regina. All the marketing media materials have been created by their office assistant Kelsey Morrison. Parten is passionate about the Rescu Swim’r, which he believes ought to be on every life ring on every boat. “This truly is the next generation of water safety gear,” he said.