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Discover Birch Bay Days brings community fun Free financial literacy class offered in Blaine By Grace McCarthy

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s Birch Bay’s seaside festival offered another weekend of family fun September 3-5. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted the fun-filled event, with help from Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and Friends of Birch Bay Library. Attendees enjoyed activities such as a pancake breakfast, outdoor kid games and rubber duck derby. More photos on page 16. Photo by Chuck Kinzer/CKimageart.com

Blaine mailbox stores use creativity as they wait for the U.S. to open Canada border By Grace McCarthy Over a year-and-a-half after the U.S./ Canada border closure and Blaine mailbox stores wait patiently for the return of loyal Canadian customers, all while they’ve settled into an adapted business routine. Mail Boxes International owner Brant Baron said his parcel store has changed its business strategy to stay busy during the border closure. To deal with parcels yet to be picked up, the H Street business rented a 4,800-square-

foot warehouse in September 2020 that allowed it to store over 20,000 boxes awaiting cross-border customers. “We used up all of the creativity we had to maximize the space we had, which is what prompted renting the warehouse,” Baron said. Baron and other mailbox operators are mostly catering to Canadian companies that need products from the U.S. forwarded. Although business has been better, he emphasized his situation is not detrimental and he has leaned into his faith and fo-

Single-use plastic bags ban starts October 1 By Emily Feek Sales of single-use plastic bags will be banned in Washington state beginning on October 1 after governor Jay Inslee rescinded the proclamation delaying the original January 1, 2021 start date. The ban prohibits the sale of single-use plastic bags for grocery stores, restaurants, small vendors and retail businesses, according to a department of ecology (DOE) press release. Instead of using these bags, businesses can either sell customers bags

that are compliant with the ban or customers can bring reusable bags. Stores can sell paper bags or more durable plastic bags for eight cents. The eight-cent charge, mandated by law, is not a tax, but is kept by the merchant both to encourage customers to bring their own bags and to account for the increased cost of compliant bags. While the ban goes into effect on October 1, businesses can implement changes sooner, said Dave Bennett, DOE solid waste management program spokesperson.

“Nothing is preventing a business from charging a fee and using compliant bags right now,” Bennett said. “We encourage those businesses to do that and start making those changes now.” The bag ban is intended to cut down on pollution caused by plastic bags, which are difficult to recycle and can clog recycling sorting machines, according to the DOE. In addition to the ban, Inslee signed a new state law regarding plastics use and (See Plastic bags, page 4)

cused on what he can control. Todd Robinson, Security Mail Services manager, echoed Baron’s sentiments. The last year-and-a-half has been hard but with boxes stacked high around him, he said he’s in a much better place than he would have predicted. “When [the border] first closed down, I would have never anticipated being closed this long. I thought three months, maybe, tops,” Robinson said. “I’m pleased with (See Box stores, page 2)

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If you struggle to balance a healthy budget, local nonprofits are here to help. Financial literacy nonprofit Whatcom Dream will offer six money management classes from Tuesday, September 28 until Tuesday, November 2 at the new Community Assistance Program (CAP) building, 508 G Street. Classes will be held 6:307:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Whatcom Dream is a nonprofit that started in Bellingham in 1999 to educate residents struggling with finances. The nonprofit’s founders realized the reason why their working low-income neighbors remained in poverty was because they didn’t know how to manage money properly, said Kevin Stray, a Whatcom Dream volunteer who will teach the Blaine classes this fall. “We think finances are an important slice of everyone’s life and if we can handle [money] well, we can make everyone’s lives better,” he said. The classes will teach budgeting, handling new and old debt, credit scores and history, achieving and maintaining financial stability, retirement planning and the psychology behind money. Stray, who has a business degree from St. Martin’s University, said he sees people struggle the most with debt, long-term planning and responsible spending. Financial classes are geared toward people earning low incomes, but Stray said all are welcome. Classes will be offered to about 20 people, but there’s not a set limit. Scheduling in advance is recommended, but attendees can also show up to the classes. “We hope a lot of people will be interested, come out, learn more about money and how to deal with it,” Stray said. “We’re always excited to put on another class in Blaine.” The program will offer free financial mentoring to people who finish the course. No childcare is available during the evening classes, so people will need to plan

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our standing. If you had told me it was going to be a year-and-ahalf, I would have thought we would have been a lot worse off. We’ve managed. We’ve compensated for certain things. You do what you got to do to get by.” Robinson and Baron both said they were dumbstruck when the U.S. decided not to reciprocate Canada’s August 9 border reopening. “Shock and disappointment,” Robinson said of his reaction. “I don’t think the border ever should have been closed. They can have precautionary measures but to close something like that is

going a little far.” With double the normal number of parcels now and reduced hours, Baron said he expects to be busier than Christmas once Canadians are able to travel to Blaine. Robinson anticipates immediate rehiring and training the day a border reopening is announced. “We look forward to normal border traffic to be restored. We value our members,” Baron said. “It’s been challenging to not have the border open.” Other mailbox businesses couldn’t wait for the border to reopen. At the Border Mail permanently closed its business June 23. “The pandemic and international border closures have been far too costly to our bottom line.” the business wrote on its Facebook page. “After 10 successful years in business, it is disheartening to close our doors, but the lessons we have learned and the goals we have met will be cherished.” At the Border Mail parcels were transferred to Hagen’s of Blaine, another parcel service, for Canadians to retrieve when the border reopens to Canadians.

The past year has found its own, new rhythm. Instead of seeing familiar Canadian faces visit the store, Security Mail Services has focused on its commercial clientele who can still retrieve packages or those willing to pay extra fees for parcel forwarding. Robinson has noticed parcel forwarding slow during the past few months, which he believes is in anticipation of a border reopening announcement. Robinson has employed a broker who charges less for border paperwork and uses a Surrey warehouse in lieu of shipping directly to homes to cut down costs. Unlike Baron, Robinson said he didn’t need to rent a U.S. warehouse because packages stopped arriving about five months after the border closed. Loyal cross-border customers also contribute by paying for mailbox rentals and renewing their accounts. “I don’t know if it will be a big rush of people coming down or if people will wait for the border to settle down,” Robinson said. “The unknown of it all is the hardest part – how to plan and prepare for it.”

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At least 168 positive cases after Lynden fair By Grace McCarthy As of September 8, the Whatcom County health department has confirmed at least 168 people tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden. “This highlights the need for masking or other precautions when attending large events, either indoors or outdoors, given our high case rate right now,” said Jennifer Moon, Whatcom County Health Department public information officer, in an email to The Northern Light. She added it’s unclear how much transmission occurred at the fair, which ran August 12-21. Whatcom County has had 271 probable and confirmed Covid-19 cases since last week, more than half the new number of Covid-19 cases from the week before, according to September 2 Washington State Department of Health (DOH) data. Four people in Whatcom County died from Covid-19 during the week of August 22: Two vaccinated women in their 80s and 90s, and two unvaccinated men in their 50s and 60s. In total, seven fully vaccinated people have died from Covid-19 in Whatcom County. One fully vaccinated individual was hospitalized for Covid-19 the week of August 22, while 17 unvaccinated individuals were hospitalized for Covid-19 during the same week. On September 8, 34 people at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center had either been admitted for Covid-19 or tested positive for Covid-19 after being admitted for another reason. Among the Covid-19 cases reported the week of August 22, 187, or 29 percent, were breakthrough cases affecting people fully vaccinated. For more Whatcom County information, visit whatcomcounty.us/covidvaccine and whatcomcounty.us/coviddata. State information is available at bit. ly/3r2URJj. For CDC data, visit bit.ly/39Kt4qh. By press time, the Whatcom County Health Department had not updated new Covid-19 cases, case rates and percentage of people vaccinated by school district boundaries. The Covid-19 map will be included in next week’s newspaper.

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Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce launches podcast By Emily Feek The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce didn’t just return to hosting events in 2021. The chamber also launched a new podcast, the Birch Bay BuzzPod. Each episode is released on the first of the month and includes information about upcoming events in Birch Bay and interviews with community members. The BuzzPod launched its first episode in June and currently has released four episodes – one for each month plus a bonus episode in July. Event coordinator Sacha Sanguinetti hosts the podcast and handles everything behind the scenes from recording to editing, with executive director Danielle Gaughen helping find podcast sponsorships. Sanguinetti was hired at the chamber of commerce in March, and he previously worked in radio in Kansas. His 23 years of experience as a show host and station manager made the podcast a natural fit, and he suggested the idea of a community podcast when he interviewed for his current position. “I’ve spent a lot of years behind the mic,” Sanguinetti said. “When I came to the Birch Bay chamber, it was something I brought to the

table and something we decided we wanted to give a shot.” The BuzzPod’s goal is to keep people informed and connected with the community, Sanguinetti said. Sanguinetti has learned more about Birch Bay community members with each episode and hopes listeners will as well. The BuzzPod’s August episode, which features an interview with Lee and Rosemary Connors from The Bridge Community Hope Center, was a prime example. “I was extremely interested and entertained in talking with the Bridge and all the things they do,” Sanguinetti said. “My hope is the people who listen in to the podcast have that same interest.” While future content may include events happening in neighboring communities like Blaine or Lynden, Sanguinetti hopes to keep the podcast focused on Birch Bay. Sanguinetti’s experience working in small markets has taught him that a talk show has to cater to its community to appeal to listeners and make the podcast worth their time. “With audio, you need to keep it fresh and you need to keep doing different things,” Sanguinetti said. “There’s so many things to grab the public’s attention. I’m asking for 30 minutes of some-

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s The U.S. Coast Guard recently conducted its annual inspection of the historic Plover ferry at Blaine Harbor. Although it’s not running this year because of the pandemic, the Plover typically carries thousands of passengers each summer. From l.; Sean Connolly, Bryan Thurber and Dan Ohms discuss how a fire on the Plover would be handled. Photo by Emily Feek

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make Dean’s Lists Blaine resident Ayanna Holguin made the summer 2021 dean’s list at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Dean’s list recipients during the summer must have a 3.5 GPA while taking at least six credits. Blaine resident Brendan Peter Carew made the spring 2021 dean’s list at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts. Carew is studying in the Bertolon School of Business. Dean’s list recipients must have a 3.2 GPA while taking at least 12 credits.

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

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

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

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

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Former BHS student wins big at music competition By Emily Feek A Washington State University student from Blaine won first prize for tuba in the 18-23 age division at the 2021 European Music Competition. Tim Schrader, an incoming third-year student, has been playing tuba since the ninth grade. He also plays trombone and euphonium but focuses on tuba, he said. Schrader first heard about the competition when one of Schrader’s professors, assistant professor of tuba Chris Dickey, encouraged him to apply. “This was the first time either of us had heard of it,” Schrader said. “I submitted a video, waited for my results, and then a month or so later I was admitted to the finals.” The European Music Competition is hosted by the Charleston International Music Competition out of Charleston, South Carolina. Competitors submit recorded performances of music by European composers. Schrader performed Georg Philipp Telemann’s “Sonata in F Major.” He first heard the piece performed by one of his favorite tubists and decided to try playing it himself. Schrader based his performance on a transcription of the piece, likely originally composed for violin, Dickey said. “I got lucky in that sense, because tuba music is fairly new. Big European composers like Bach, they didn’t write for tuba,” Schrader said. “We mostly rely on stealing music, basically. A lot of what we play is transcribed.” Transcribed pieces allow tuba players to play music from different time periods, Dickey said. Schrader didn’t know what to expect when he entered the competition and was surprised to win

CITY OF BLAINE Due to Governor Inslee’s proclamation in response to COVID-19, this City Council meeting will be conducted remotely. Information on how to watch to the meeting live will be on the City Council agenda which is located on the City’s website homepage under Your Government, City Council, City Council Agenda. Please check the agenda prior to each meeting as the location may change.

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first prize, though this isn’t the first time he’s placed in a music competition. Schrader previously took second at the Music Teachers National Association competition, and placed first for tuba at the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest in 2018 and 2019 as a Blaine High School student. “It felt pretty nice to have some form of visual win,” Schrader said. “This last year has been so difficult to keep practicing and playing with virtually nothing in person, which is like a musician’s whole life.” After a year of virtual classes and performances at WSU, Schrader is looking forward to hopefully returning to in-person performances this fall. He has performed in WSU’s symphonic

wind ensemble and tuba quartet in addition to his solo work. Getting to work and perform with other musicians is a great learning experience, Schrader said. His growth as a musician is partially due to working with others and to his time spent learning from Dickey. Schrader meets with Dickey weekly for one-on-one tuba lessons, Dickey said, though they also interact outside of the classroom. “We work a lot of one on one stuff, but so much of what we do in music extends beyond that interaction,” Dickey said. “I’m also a mentor, a sounding board and a reference.” Dickey described working with Schrader as rewarding, noting that he arrives prepared for lessons and takes charge of his own

learning but also knows when to ask for help. “He’s why I went to WSU,” Schrader said of Dickey. “He’s just a wonderful teacher and person, and I value everything he’s done for me.”

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Burn ban lowered to stage 1 in unincorporated Whatcom County Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and recent rain, the Whatcom County fire marshal’s office is allowing recreational fires again. The modified burning restrictions went into effect September 3 for unincorporated Whatcom County. All other outdoor burning is still banned, including yard debris and land-clearing fires. For current outdoor burning information, call 360/778-5903 or visit the fire marshal’s website at bit.ly/3DUMWE9. The requirements for a recreational fire and updated outdoor burning information are available on this line. Check with state and federal agencies regarding bans in those areas before burning. If your property falls under the jurisdiction and protection of the Department of Natural Resources, call 800/323-BURN for burn permit information. Remember recreational fire requirements as outdoor burning restrictions are reduced: • Up to 3-by-3 feet of seasoned firewood or charcoal only

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City of Blaine welcomes new finance director By Grace McCarthy The city of Blaine has a new finance director: Daniel Heverling. “I’m most excited to provide valuable service to the citizens of Blaine and to provide reliable, solid financial statements people can use to make decisions,” he said. Heverling grew up in Bellingham and attended Washington State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration, with majors in

management information systems and accounting. He then continued on to receive his master’s degree in accounting. The new finance director has worked at KPMG International, one of the four largest public accounting firms in the world; Moss Adams, where he audited tribal casinos; the Bellingham and Whatcom Housing Authority; and the U.S. Army as a mechanized infantry soldier. Heverling worked for the city of Bellingham for 11 years as a se-

nior accountant before eventually working at the city of Marysville as a utility billing supervisor, his last job before Blaine. “I thought it would be perfect to work for the city of Blaine because I really love this area,” he said. “It’s the position I wanted.

I applied, got it and couldn’t be happier.” Outside of work, Heverling enjoys learning to fly helicopters, investing in stocks and going on hikes with his girlfriend and dog, Mia. “I want to see revenues stable

and continue to grow to do projects that are necessary and important to citizens, such as fixing the sewer system in east Blaine or remodeling downtown so we can do projects that help Blaine attract more people to this area,” Heverling said.

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sections, and they estimate that if they swapped the gear in all 4,000 of their intersections for AI tech, it would save almost eight centuries of commuting every year. That also translates into less road-building and less pollution. In terms of CO2, upgrading every intersection in the U.S. would be like removing 20 million combustion vehicles each year. Smart intersections will become even more efficient as we get more smart cars on the road. Even if your car can’t completely drive for you, as more cars start talking with traffic lights your car will know when the light will change before you do. Intersections will also recognize and make adjustments for non-drivers, ensuring that pedestrians, especially folks with mobility challenges, have sufficient time to cross the street. When will we see AI intersections in Washington? I don’t know of any cities using AI to improve traffic flow (If anyone reading this knows of some, let me know), but Bellevue has been using AI to increase safety by learning where the greatest risks are before a tragic crash happens. The technology is growing; I expect it’ll be here soon. Despite names like Auto Pilot (Tesla) and ProPILOT (Nissan), all cars available to consumers require driver participation. We don’t have autonomous cars; we have cars with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). We’ve been dreaming of self-driving cars for decades, and they’re continually five to 10 years away, no matter what year it is. Meanwhile, AI is improving our driving in other less sensational but highly effective ways. Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.

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By Ian Haupt The new Blaine High School stadium opened its gates to a full crowd last weekend and the Borderites did not disappoint. Football With fan support, the Borderites opened their season sharp September 3 against Port Angeles. Senior quarterback Avery Dohner found senior wide receiver Jaxon Kortlever twice in the first four minutes of the game with touchdown passes of 57 and 49 yards. But the Roughriders kept the game close with two interceptions returned for touchdowns. Down by eight in the fourth quarter, Port Angeles stayed within reaching distance of the Borderites until Kortlever tipped a pass at the goal line that was intercepted by senior cornerback Scott Baldwin to secure the victory.

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(See Dialysis, previous page) pain, shortness of breath and intense itching to depression and panic. The symptoms can grow dire as time passes. But only a fraction of those patients, 4 percent or fewer, ever receive specialized palliative care that can effectively target those issues, said Dr. Daniel Lam, the University of Washington nephrologist and palliative care expert who launched the program with the help of a two-year, $180,000 grant from the Cambia Health Foundation. Attention to palliative care in nephrology has lagged behind its use for advanced cancer, for instance. That’s especially true for Black patients and other minorities, who are disproportionately more likely than white patients to require dialysis, but far less likely to receive quality palliative or end-of-life care. “We’re trying to address this current and projected gap,” Lam said. “What we are doing is asking people how do they want to live their lives and what’s most important to them.” If McGee’s condition deteriorates to the point that she has a prognosis of six months or less to live, she will then be a candidate for a related partnership between the kidney center and the nonprofit Providence Hospice of Seattle, which would allow her to continue to receive dialysis even after hospice care begins. While the goal of both hospice and palliative care is pain and symptom relief, hospice has traditionally been regarded as comfort care without the intent to treat or cure the primary disease. The nuance with dialysis is that it is central to keeping a kidney patient’s body functioning; discontinuing it abruptly results in death within days. “The goal of this program is to provide kind of a smooth offramp from curative dialysis to the end of their lives,” said Mackenzie Daniek, who co-directs the hospice.

Most dialysis patients face a harrowing choice between continuing dialysis or receiving hospice services. That’s because the Medicare hospice benefit, which took effect in 1983, provides palliative care and support for terminally ill patients who have six months or less to live – and who agree to forgo curative or life-prolonging care. That rigid requirement could change in the future. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved an experimental model that will allow concurrent care for some patients starting next year. But, for now, Medicare will not simultaneously pay for dialysis and hospice care for patients with a terminal diagnosis of kidney failure. Hospices receive a daily per-patient rate from Medicare, typically $200 or less, and must use it to cover all services related to the terminal diagnosis. Dialysis can easily cost $250 a session, which means only the largest hospices, those with 500 or more patients, can absorb the costs of providing concurrent care. Only about 1 percent of the more than 4,500 hospices in the U.S. meet that mark. The result? About a quarter of dialysis patients receive hospice care, compared with about half of the general Medicare population. And their median time spent in hospice care is about five days compared with more than 17 days for the general population. This means that dialysis patients often receive aggressive medical treatment until the very end of life, missing out on the comfort of targeted end-of-life care. “What’s happened through the years is when a dialysis patient is ready to stop treatment, that’s when they come to hospice,” said Dr. Keith Lagnese, chief medical officer of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Family Hospice. “They’re forced to draw that line in the sand. Like many things in life, it’s not easy to do.” Lagnese said the Seattle program is among the first in the

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Barbara J. Brewer, Deceased. NO. 21-4-00653-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Evan P. Jones. The co-personal representatives (“personal representative”) named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: August 26, 2021 Co-Personal Representatives: Mary Carol-Anne Rohwer 4990 Hackett Road Bellingham, WA 98226 Douglas E. Bates 417 Avenue E, Snohomish, WA 98290 Attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp, 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 21 4 00653 37

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In the matter of the Estate of FRED PAUL HOLTON, Deceased. No. 21-4-0073637 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased FRED PAUL HOLTON must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided by 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 have commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative 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 this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 or 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate and nonprobate assets of the Decedent. DATE OF FILING NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT: September 3, 2021 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 9, 2021 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: ELEANOR HOLTON ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Mark W. Stowe, WSBA #16655 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Stowe Law PLLC, 276 Boundary Bay Rd, P.O. Box 129, Point Roberts, WA 98281 Phone: (360) 945-0337 Email: stowelawpllc@outlook.com DATED this 3rd day of September 2021. STOWE LAW PLLC: Mark W. Stowe, WSBA# 16655, Attorney for Personal Representative

Legal IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM No. 21-2-00755-37 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION ROLAND DUMONT, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LYDIA BALANE KREEFT, DECEASED; Plaintiff v. ESTATE OF JACOB KREEFT, DECEASED; ROBERT KREEFT, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT KREEFT; LEENDERT JACOB KREEFT, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LEENDERT JACOB KREEFT; PAUL HENDRIKUS KREEFT, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PAUL HENDRIKUS KREEFT; JACOB PETER KREEFT, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JACOB PETER KREEFT; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JACOB KREEFT; JANE DOE KREEFT, IN HER INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND MARITAL ESTATE, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JANE DOE KREEFT; AND ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, ESTATE, OR LIEN IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANTS: ESTATE OF JACOB KREEFT, DECEASED; ROBERT KREEFT, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT KREEFT; LEENDERT JACOB KREEFT, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LEENDERT JACOB KREEFT; PAUL HENDRIKUS KREEFT, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PAUL HENDRIKUS KREEFT; JACOB PETER KREEFT, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JACOB PETER KREEFT; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JACOB KREEFT; JANE DOE KREEFT, IN HER INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND MARITAL ESTATE, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JANE DOE KREEFT; AND ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, ESTATE, OR LIEN IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this Summons, to wit; within sixty (60) days after the 5th day of August, 2021, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the Verified Complaint of the Plaintiff ROLAND DUMONT, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LYDIA BALANE KREEFT, DECEASED and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiff, Mark W. Stowe of Stowe Law PLLC at their office stated below; and, in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Verified Complaint in this action, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The object of this action is to quiet title in the Plaintiff to real property located in Whatcom County, Washington, described as: The West one-half of the West one-half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24,Township 40 North, Range 3 East of the W.M., EXCEPT the West 30 feet deeded to the County for Road Purposes under Auditor’s Nos.1159172 and 1185884. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON against any and all claims of the Defendants and any one of them, and as otherwise stated in said Verified Complaint. DATED this 30th day of July 2021. By: Mark W. Stowe, WSBA# 16655 Attorney for Plaintiff Stowe Law PLLC P.O. Box 129, 276 Boundary Bay Road Point Roberts, WA 98281 Phone (360) 945-0337 Email: stowelawpllc@outlook.com

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WELCOME TO THE BEACH LIFE! NEW LISTING! Another fabulous garden unit at Jacob’s Landing awaits you! This 2 BD, 1 BA 880 SF condo offers unobstructed westerly view, magical sunsets, prime beach access and all of the amenities that Jacob’s Landing has to offer: indoor pool & hot tub, tennis courts, racquet ball court plus a games & social room. Life on the beach is quite amazing with restaurants and cafes nearby, crabbing and clamming, kayaking and miles of beach to explore. This condo can be your primary residence or weekend get-away - bring your beach buckets and enjoy! This unit won’t last long!

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Ideal Birch Bay get away or full time residence. Immaculately NEW LISTING IN LINCOLN maintained inside and out, this 2 BD 1.75 BA 1176 SF doubleGREEN! wide MF home with spacious covered entertainment deck facing south to the water, offers tranquility and true Pacific Northwest living. Private back yard and garden plus a detached garage with ample storage. Just minutes to the beach!

RARE FIND! SEMIAHMOO The only true West facing waterWATERFRONT! front vacant land available within Boundary Ridge at Semiahmoo. This 1.08 acre lot is located on a highly sought after street, with all utilities underground. Next to community beach access stairs on a dead end street for ultimate privacy. Build your dream retreat & start enjoying incredible sunsets, beach lifestyle & more. Views to the North of B.C., West to Strait of Georgia, South towards the San Juan Islands. Opportunity is unique & cannot be duplicated with this high bank lot. Semiahmoo offers a private marina, beaches, top rated golf & a 4 star resort hotel.

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THIS IS A SHOW STOPPER! Come live where your backyard is YOUR OWN PRIVATE the sea & your boat is just steps DOCK! away from adventure! Very unique design capturing all angles, starting with a designer showcase garage & catwalk that leads to the home. Inside find expansive views facing to the San Juan Islands & Lummi Island. Top floor offers primary suite w/huge deck, wet bar, fireplace, bath & second bed/flex room. Second floor is made for entertaining & gazing at the scenery. First floor living room includes Murphy bed, wood stove & MORE views. Step outside to the massive patio & smell salt air as you jump on your boat!

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5366 Night Heron Dr., Blaine • $525,000 MLS # 1664909 • 0.86 Acre Lot Build your waterfront dream home on this one of a kind, 37,336 sq ft. homesite hugging 215 feet of peaceful, pebbly Semiahmoo shore of Drayton Harbor.

Sunlight sparkles on gentle saltwater. Sea breezes carry the call of Eagles, Great Blue Herons and countless migratory shore birds. Ancient evergreens stand sentinel along the property perimeter. Snow-capped mountains, night lights of Blaine & White Rock BC. Welcoming neighbors & stately homes custom designed in concert w/Semiahmoo CCR’s.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM, No. 18-2-01850-37. NOTICE OF HEARING. Green Truck Financial, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Reginald Chandra. TO THE DEFENDANT: A court hearing has been scheduled for Friday, October 8, 2021, at 1:30 pm located at 311 Grand Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225. This hearing is scheduled for the Civil Motions Calendar before Judge Evan Jones. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain a judgment for Defendant’s breach of contract and for the collection of monies due and owing. Defendant’s failure to appear and defend the Motion for Default and Order of Default may result in the Court rendering judgment in favor of Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Andersson Cross Border Law Corp., R. Dallan Bunce, WSBA #47213, 1305 11th St. STE 304. Bellingham, WA 98225.

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RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES

Blaine, Birch Bay & Point Roberts AUGUST 2021

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UPPER END HOUSES $600,000 AND ABOVE: 1-and a half story house with 3,170 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 588 SF attached garage, 310 SF deck, built in 1999, .38 acres land. 1-and a half story house with 2,079 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 750 SF built-in garage with 750 SF studio above, plus 154 SF studio apartment, 154 SF balcony, 1,200 SF detached garage, 1,043 SF deck, built in 1993; marine and territorial views, .34 acres land.

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8655 Great Horned Owl Lane, Blaine

$969,000

6910 and 6918 Pemberton Place, Blaine

$755,000

2-story house with 2,797 SF, 2 BD, 2 BA, 462 SF attached garage, 724 1613 Edwards Drive, Point Roberts SF storage, 740 SF deck, 1,580 SF patio, 384 SF pool, built in 1988, 60’ waterfront; marine views, .22 acres land.

$1,500,000

2-story house with 2,722 SF, 4 BD, 3 BA, 730 SF attached garage, 316 8951 Bald Eagle Drive, $1,100,000 Blaine SF patio, built in 1997, .36 acres land. 2-story house with 4,081 SF, 3 BD, 4 BA, 1,098 SF attached garage, 8737 Wood Duck Way, $1,375,000 Blaine 1,087 SF patio, built in 2007; territorial view, .37 acres land. 2-story house with 3,567 SF, 4 BD 4 BA, 870 SF detached garage, 737 Ocean View Court, Point Roberts 1,007 SF deck, built in 2006; territorial view, .44 acres land.

$830,000

2-story condo with 2,025 SF, 4 BD, 3 BA, 477 SF attached garage, Unit 25, Semiahmoo 210 SF patio, built in 2017, waterfront; marine view. Shore Condominium, 9416 Turnstone Lane, Blaine

$1,165,000

1-story house with 1,680 SF, 3 BD, 2 BA, 294 SF attached garage, 650 SF deck, built in 1994, waterfront; marine view, .16 acres land.

731 Walter Lane, Point Roberts

$803,000

2-story house with 2,284 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 640 SF attached garage, 408 SF patio, built in 2004, .36 acres land.

5321 Canvasback Road, Blaine

$852,000

1-story house with 2,171 SF, 3 BD, 2 BA, 640 SF attached garage, 408 SF patio, built in 2005, .32 acres land.

5415 Quail Run, Blaine

$925,000

$169,000

Residential Lot Drayton Reach, Lot 11, Blaine

$600,000

Residential Lot Drayton Reach, Lot 12, Blaine

$450,000

Residential Lot Drayton Reach, Lot 13, Blaine

$395,000

Residential Lot Drayton Reach, Lot 31, Blaine

$195,000

Residential Lot Drayton Reach, Lot 35, Blaine

$193,000

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