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Birch Bay Beach Peace Arch sculpture exhibit on display now Park upgrades expected to be finished by fall By Hannah Cross
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s International Peace Arch Association began celebrating the 25th annual sculpture exhibition on May 1. “Phoenix” by Coquitlam artist Serge Mozhnevsky is one of the many outdoor sculptures that visitors can view at Peace Arch Historic Park. More photos on page 10. Photo by Hannah Cross
City council parks discussion turns to yelling By Grace McCarthy Blaine City Council was set to vote on defining the role of the city’s parks and cemetery board during its last meeting but conversation was sidetracked by discussions on the parks maintenance budget and a yelling councilmember who ignored fellow councilmembers’ pleas to calm down. City council was requested to vote on revising language in Blaine’s municipal code, which serves as the city’s governing document, during the May 9 council meeting.
Most of the proposed revisions were uncontroversial changes to clarify procedures and remove outdated references such as the Blaine fire department. However, proposed revisions to the park and cemetery board’s role caused heated debate during the meeting. Councilmember Mike Hill, who has voiced his dissatisfaction with city maintenance, had an outburst on the city’s governance and upkeep. After public comment and concern among councilmembers, council unanimously voted 6-0, with councilmember Rhyan Lopez absent, to table voting on
State labor council: BPA power agreement for Ferndale smelter could soon be decided By Grace McCarthy After nearly a year of Intalco power negotiations, a state union representative close to the discussions said Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) could have a decision as soon as a week for the aluminum smelter’s potential buyer. However, a BPA spokesperson says conversations remain in a preliminary phase. “We are making progress but we’re not
there yet,” Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) president Larry Brown told The Northern Light. “I think we should know in the next week or two.” However, a BPA spokesperson said only basic conversations had been held since Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC, a New York City based private-equity firm seeking to purchase the smelter, reached out to the federal agency in July 2021. WSLC, which represents the interests
of local smelter workers and other state union members, is assisting Blue Wolf secure a BPA power contract. Despite other challenges, many supporters of restarting the idled Ferndale smelter have considered the BPA power contract the last major obstacle to restarting the facility. Blue Wolf would purchase Alcoa’s plant once it secured enough power to restart the facil(See Intalco, page 10)
ordinance 22-2982 revising the municipal code. City staff recommended changes to the park and cemetery board that would lessen the board’s involvement in maintaining and managing city parks and, alternatively, put more focus on facility development. The board’s budget involvement would also be reduced. The board would no longer help budget operations funds, which the city manager’s memo on the municipal code revisions said was because city staff (See Parks, page 2)
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Improvements to Birch Bay Beach Park were slated to be finished by June but unforeseen delays have pushed this projected completion to fall. Conservation Futures Program Funding paid for the development of a 4.1-acre waterfront community park at 7954 Birch Bay Drive. Whatcom County Council approved funding for initial park improvements in March 2021. Park improvements include installation of a concrete sidewalk at the park entrance, replacing fencing that borders Birch Bay Drive, removal of the deteriorating asphalt paving, renovating lawn areas, installing park signage and perimeter landscaping. Whatcom County Parks and Recreation director Mike McFarlane said he had hoped to be further ahead in this project. “The delays are primarily with timing, contracts and materials,” he said. “We also had to delay the project after the flooding in the fall last year and had to focus our efforts on flood damage recovery in neighboring areas.” McFarlane said they planned to start removing hazardous materials and putting up fencing structures. “Whatcom County Public Works will work with us to make sure the asphalt on our pathways match the walking pathways that already exist beside the bay.” He also said since landscaping will have better results when done in the fall, the park will open to the public shortly after that last step is completed. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 director Ted Morris said the park will be a good asset to the community. “It will be good to have an accessible community park in the center of Birch Bay,” he said. Morris said Birch Bay State Park has been the only large day-use park in the area for a while. He also said the new park
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board member. The number of required board meetings would be sliced from 10 to four. Proposed revisions also clarify only city council can acquire park property. Parks and cemetery board chairman Bob Kirby, parks and cemetery board vice chair Jim Hermsen and Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 commissioner Sheli Moore spoke against the proposed changes during public comment. Concerns mostly focused on reducing required meetings, vague code wording and lessening the board’s involvement in maintenance. At its last meeting, the parks board unanimously voted to ask council to increase the cemetery budget for maintenance and signage. But Hermsen said he was concerned the proposed changes would preclude the board from making such requests in the future. “Can you imagine having a parks board that has little to no involvement in the maintenance of the parks or cemetery? It makes absolutely no sense,” Hermsen said. “Quite frankly, I was stunned to read the proposed language, the revisions you are to consider tonight.” Hermsen asked council to table voting on the parks board section in the municipal code to allow time for the board and city staff to discuss the changes and improve wording.
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Discussion of revising the board’s role ushered in conversations on the city’s park maintenance as a whole. City council voted to dramatically cut the city’s operating budget, which included cutting landscaping contracts, to offset lost revenue from the pandemic and U.S./Canada border closure. Although parts of the budget have returned, maintenance levels are not where they were pre-pandemic and that has caused concern among some residents. “My staff can only spend money that it is allocated to,” city manager Michael Jones said. Jones said the parks board shifting emphasis from maintenance to development was to focus less on the tight operations budget and focus more on development that is funded through the capital budget. Development examples could include determining where a new neighborhood park would be located or what it could include, Jones said. “The code currently has them tasked with maintenance oversight,” Jones said of the parks board. “We’re proposing it should not say that because maintenance oversight is directly related to how much money the city council gives us.” Councilmember Richard May told Jones he’d like to still see budget recommendations from (See Parks, page 3)
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the board. “The parks board should certainly be saying, ‘There ought to be more mowing.’ That’s not oversight, that’s advisory,” May said. “If they’re saying, ‘You should increase the mowing budget by $2,000,’ you and [finance director] Mr. Heverling should work that out.” Several councilmembers voiced they would like the board to have 10 required meetings that could be canceled as needed. Some councilmembers also showed concern on the councilmember having a voting role on the board. Councilmember Eric Davidson said ongoing maintenance is a separate issue and could be brought up during midyear budget revisions this summer. “We cut that budget a lot. I was one of the big proponents of cutting, not only that budget, but all of that Covid budget a lot,” Davidson said. “But now the border is open and we’re getting more money and maybe we can bring that back.” The argument The argument started when councilmember Mike Hill questioned who would be responsible for parks maintenance if the board’s involvement was reduced. Jones responded that the city’s public works department would be in charge, with oversight from the city manager, public works director and the maintenance manager. “That’s not really good because the rest of the town, you can take a peek at that too,” Hill said, continuing for several minutes as he gradually began to yell. “We’ve had a problem with maintenance in this town. You know, you’re not the guy. I’ve dealt with you so long on this, Mike. You’re not the guy we should be talking about on this because you won’t do nothing. It’s frustrating … We’re going to build all of this shit but we have no maintenance to take care of it. I’m tired of it.” Since starting his three-year position in January, Hill has been outspoken during city council meetings about his dissatisfaction of the city’s governance, lack of appreciation for his free lawn mowing services to the city and criticism of Jones. Hill is a lifelong Blaine resident who has developed several properties along Peace Portal Drive including Hill’s Chevron and has spent the past seven years voluntarily cutting Blaine grass. Mayor Mary Lou Steward attempted to calm Hill’s yelling. “Leave me alone for a minute,” he said. Steward again tried to stop Hill. “No! No! I’ve been here long enough to listen to this crap,” Hill said. Steward slammed the gavel but Hill continued. “Forget it. Jones, you better get on this because I’m telling you got a live wire down here. That’s it, I don’t need to hear anything else. Fine.” Steward told Hill he said his piece, to which he responded that he hadn’t. Steward asked for any other comments regarding
the proposal to change the parks board role. Hill continued. “You see me slaving down there and you don’t even wave,” Hill said to Jones. “Attitude’s gotta change.” Steward, typically soft-spoken, yelled, “Mike!” He yelled back, “What!” She began speaking, before Hill cut her off. “I’ll say it again because no one hears it. It’s bullshit,” he said, with his voice booming throughout the chamber. Steward repeated herself to Hill, telling him that he’d said his piece. Again, he responded that he hadn’t. Steward asked for comment from councilmembers who had served on the parks board regarding the action item. After three minutes of contention, councilmembers continued discussions about the parks board. During the discussion, Hill encouraged councilmembers to increase the parks budget to help with cleaning the town through mowing, putting lids on garbage cans and hiring outside maintenance crews. Later in the meeting, Jones returned to Hill’s discussion when giving his city manager’s report. Jones informed councilmembers the city was down three maintenance workers in the public works department who mow lawns and pull weeds and are currently hiring seasonal workers. Jones had previously told councilmembers that evening the city had enough employees to maintain budgeted parks maintenance. “We, too, share your frustration about the volume of work being done. But when we’re short multiple people, it increases the level of difficulty and the level of challenge,” Jones said. “And based on some comments earlier, Mr. Hill, I want to tell you I have never told you that you cannot call me on the weekend.” Hill recounted his memory of Jones asking councilmembers not to call him on the weekend.
Jones said he asked councilmembers not to call him on the weekend or evenings, unless it was an emergency, because he works long hours. “You yell at me, sir. I don’t really like to wave to people when I drive by who yell at me,” Jones said. “If you’re upset that I don’t wave when I drive by, maybe you ought not to yell at me.” Hill asked Jones to follow him around on the weekend, and then criticized the city manager for sewer and water management. Davidson defended Jones by saying, “That’s bullshit, Mike. He’s been city manager for three years, four years …” Hill interrupted Davidson, who tried to continue speaking as they both raised their voices and inaudibly talked over each other. “I’m not done,” Hill said right before Steward slammed her gavel multiple times. “Excuse me, excuse me,” Steward said. Hill said he wasn’t finished speaking. Steward continued, “You can do this outside of the meeting. This is not the place for this. We’re here to do the city’s business, not to air personal grievances.” Hill disagreed, and Steward again told Hill to talk outside of the meeting. Hill continued as Steward repeated the discussion wasn’t for city council. “I’ve been talking for so long but no one hears you. You can talk and talk and talk and nobody hears you,” Hill said. “What do you do with deaf ears? Why don’t you get over here and join me?” Steward raised her voice and asked Hill to stop and repeated the conversation wasn’t appropriate for a city council meeting. “Would you stop, Mike?” Steward pleaded. “Would you please stop? This is not what the city council meeting is for.” Hill responded. “Yeah, OK. That’s why it is the way it is,” he said. Steward continued the meeting.
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The Northern L ght Gym Star gymnasts place at regionals, Blaine The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, Pacific Coast Weddings annual guide, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/ Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@pointrobertspress.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@pointrobertspress.com Editor Grace McCarthy grace@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Ian Haupt ian@pointrobertspress.com Reporting Intern Hannah Cross prpintern@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@pointrobertspress.com Office Manager Jeanie Luna info@pointrobertspress.com
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s From l.; Gym Star gymnasts Bella Burns, Campbell DeJong, Sabrina Barrett, Kasey DeJong, Charley Huffman and Chloe Broyles placed at regionals April 21-24 and April 29 to May 1. Photo courtesy Gym Star
By Grace McCarthy Local gymnasts recently placed at USA Gymnastics regional championships, with one Blaine athlete moving on to compete against gymnasts from across the nation. Ferndale’s Gym Star Sports Center sent six athletes to regionals last month. The Whatcom County youth competed at advanced levels against western U.S. gymnasts from Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Ferndale resident Bella Burns, 15, and Blaine resident Charley Huffman, 12, competed at level 8 at regionals in Ridgefield, Washington April 21-24 (Gymnasts begin at level one as children and can work their way to level 10, comparable to the collegiate level.) Burns finished with a 34.825 score and Huffman finished with a 35.725 all-around score. Blaine residents Kasey DeJong, 12, and Chloe Broyles, 16, and Ferndale resident Sabrina Barrett, 14, competed at Xcel Platinum Regionals in Monroe, Washington April 29 to May 1. After placing fourth all-around in regionals, Blaine resident Campbell DeJong, a 14-year-old gymnast, qualified for the Level 9 Western Championships in Salt Lake City May 5-8. Campbell DeJong competed against gymnasts from 25 other
s Blaine resident Campbell DeJong, 14, placed fourth all-around in regionals and 11th all-around at the level 9 Western Championships in Salt Lake City. Photo courtesy Gym Star states and placed 11th all-around with a 36.6 score, fourth on balance beam, 15th on vault and 17th on bars. “She’s very accomplished at what she does at her age,” Gym Star owner Carolyn Saletto said. “It’s not easy. Not everyone achieves this goal.”
Saletto said she’s aware of only one other Whatcom County athlete who qualified for Western Championships. “All of these girls were competing at post-season levels,” Saletto said. “It’s very significant and it’s very difficult to get to regionals.”
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drop area at the club and employees will place the bicycles in a trailer provided by Blaine trucking company Kam-Way Transportation, said event coordinator Terry Mahoney. Kam-Way will transport the bikes to the shipping container in Surrey.
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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Haynie Opry to host Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band’s farewell performance Saturday, May 14 By Hannah Cross After nearly two decades of classic country and rock performances in a family-friendly setting, the Haynie Opry will host Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band’s farewell performance at the Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, on Saturday, May 14. This performance will be Haynie Opry’s last as well. The evening show will start at 7 p.m. with $10 tickets sold at the door, which opens 30 minutes before show time. Music will feature Elvis classics, 1950s hits and a tribute to country musician Tom T. Hall. Earlier in the day, Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band will host a 3 p.m. gospel matinee with $5 tickets sold at the door. Lead vocalist and guitarist Matt Audette started the annual Haynie Opry in 2005 following his career as a professional musician in Dallas and Nashville. After releasing a few albums and touring across the U.S. and Canada several times, he signed with Saddlestone Records in 1988 where he released his hit song,
“Tennessee is Calling Back to Me.” Audette has played in several bands but the Circle of Friends Band has been together for over 20 years. The other band members are bassist and vocalist Karl Wagoner, drummer and artist Ron Reiss and pianist and vocalist Connie Holtzheimer. “I wanted to bring a family-oriented music atmosphere into our community,” he said. “I approached the Haynie Grange to host an Opry inspired by the Grand Ole Opry concert hall in Nashville and the rest is history.” Out of this idea, an old-fashioned retro-type venue was created and enjoyed by many through the years. Audette said many things have contributed to the ending of the band, but ultimately the group felt it was the right time to disband. “Things run their course and it was time for the Opry,” he said. “I am not retiring and will continue to do performances in other areas, I just wanted to have the space and time to move onto other things.” Holtzheimer said it’s been a joy
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Monday, May 23 6:00pm – City Council Meeting s Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band will give their farewell performance at the Haynie Opry on Saturday, May 14. Courtesy photo to play with the band over the years. “We all still have music left in us,” she said. “No true musician ever retires from music. Matt just wants to take a rest before pursuing other things.” She also said while the Haynie Opry is retiring as of now, if anyone in the community has interest in taking it over, they should contact Audette soon.
Audette said he felt the Opry was put there for a reason, and for a time to give people joy and entertainment. “I know a lot of people will miss it, but I hope everyone remembers the good moments,” he said. “I want to thank all the fans throughout the years who supported us.”
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Cherry Point facility denies allegations that it expanded without necessary permits, underreported air pollution By Ian Haupt In an April 15 response to a Whatcom County information request, Petrogas Energy Corp. denied allegations of violating a permitting moratorium imposed on Cherry Point facilities and submitting inaccurate emissions data. A Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA) investigation into the Ferndale facility reported the liquefied petroleum gas exporter made a number of infrastructure changes between 2014 and 2019 without necessary permits that increased the amount of product handled – throughput – through rail and ship deliveries. Petrogas said in the response no changes were made to the facility at the time that required permits, but that the amount of product han-
after it was granted permission to replace two aging compressors promised there would be no more additional expansions and the project wouldn’t increase the facility’s railcar traffic, according to NWCAA. AltaGas, an energy infrastructure company based in Calgary, Alberta that took over Petrogas in December 2020, said in its response that it found Petrogas had not violated the moratorium after a diligent review. Although the leadership team directly responsible for permitting in 2016 were no longer with the company and were unable to provide information, AltaGas said it conducted a document review and talked with employees who were at the facility during that time. Petrogas is the only liquefied petroleum gas export terminal on the U.S. Pacific Coast, according to its website. The facility receives propane and butane by
dled had increased. According to NWCAA’s findings, which were sent to Petrogas and Whatcom County, the amount of propane unloaded at the facility per year increased from about 1,000 railcars in 2012 to more than 16,000 in 2019. Ship traffic nearly quintupled and air pollution spiked, which NWCAA says was underreported. At the time, Whatcom County had imposed an emergency moratorium in August 2016 on the expansion of fossil fuel facilities at Cherry Point. Whatcom County Council ended the moratorium in 2021 when it voted to permanently restrict new fossil fuel infrastructure at the industrial zone. A 2016 Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist submitted by Petrogas
rail, pipeline and truck and distributes the fuel nationally and internationally. AltaGas said the increase in throughput at the facility was a result of BNSF’s ability to double the number of fuel-carrying rail cars at the facility each day from 24 in 2016 to 48 in 2017. AltaGas said Petrogas was unaware BNSF would provide additional rail cars at the time it made statements promising no additional expansions. The company also distinguished between throughput, how much product handled, and capacity, how much product the facility can handle. AltaGas said based on its review, it was understood that the county regulates based on capacity, not throughput. It said the terminal’s capacity has not changed since 2016. If it were to regulate throughput, AltaGas said the county would be prohibiting regular fluctuations in facility activity,
which may surpass the scope of the moratorium and prevent existing facilities from conducting routine operations. Mark Personius, Whatcom County planning and development services director, told The Northern Light in an email that Whatcom County is currently reviewing the response and will work with NWCAA to determine the next steps. AltaGas concluded in its response that the company has a history of responsible North America operations and is committed to operating the Ferndale terminal in compliance with existing regulations. “Our management system is a traceable and transparent framework that we apply consistently across our operations to drive accountability, operational excellence and to ensure compliance with existing regulations,”AltaGas wrote.
Birch Bay man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Semiahmoo Resort staff By Ian Haupt A Birch Bay man was arrested May 4 for allegedly calling Semiahmoo Resort multiple times and threatening to kill staff members. Kyle Warner Fosberg, 33, was charged with one count of felony harassment and one count of felony telephone harassment May 5 in Whatcom County Superior Court. Fosberg has an arraignment hearing scheduled for May 20, according to court records. Around 8 p.m. on May 4, a
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again and told the woman he was going to kill her and her mother the next day, May 5. She provided a recording of the phone call. The woman told the officer the doors to the resort had been locked out of fear that Fosberg could harm staff. Fosberg lived in Birch Bay and was a resort member, according to APC. BPD officers arrested Fosberg before midnight May 4. He was released from Whatcom County Jail around 5 p.m. May 5, according to jail records. In August 2012, Fosberg was convicted of harassment, resisting arrest and third-degree malicious mischief after threatening to assault a woman and her family. He was sentenced to 364 days in Whatcom County Jail. According to the judgment and sentence, Fosberg had 334 days suspended and was given credit for time served after receiving 90day involuntary inpatient mental health treatment. He was also convicted for solicitation to unlawfully possess a controlled substance in 2007, which was served through 200 hours of community service.
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s Hunter Vezzetti at bat for the Borderites in their 13-3 win over Lynden Christian in the district 1/2 1A tournament May 7 at Sehome High School. Vezzetti had two RBI doubles. Photo by Ian Haupt
By Ian Haupt A line drive down the first base line from lead-off hitter Jaxon Kortlever set the momentum for the Borderites to extend their playoff run in their second game of the day, momentum they didn’t
have in their first game. After a 6-0 loss to University Prep May 7 at Sehome High School, Blaine’s varsity baseball team, the No. 5 seed entering the 1A District 1/2 tournament, rallied from the first pitch to beat No. 1 Lynden Christian 13-3. The
win granted the Borderites another game in the consolation round against No. 6 Overlake at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Sehome. The winner of that game will advance to the third/fourth place district game at 3:30 p.m. at Sehome. The Borderites’ playoffs run started slow. With a strong pitching performance, University Prep held the boys scoreless, dampening the mood in the dugout. But Blaine showed up for the second game ready to go. “The guys knew that game was a fluke so they turned up with a chip on their shoulder,” head coach Tanner Olson said. Olson said in a tournament like that there’s no time to feel sorry for yourself. He said the team had a goal all season of making it to state and to do so there can’t be any waver in determination. The boys had the bases loaded 30 seconds into the game, which Olson said made a huge difference. The energy in the dugout
was electric, celebrating each run that came in as a team. By the bottom of the first inning, the Borderites were up 4-0. Facing Blaine’s Aiden Vezzetti on the mound, the Lyncs came up empty in the first. And the Borderites kept rallying. With RBI’s (run batted in) from Brady Castellano, Axel Puls, Aiden Holley and Hunter Vezzetti, Blaine had a 12-0 lead going into the bottom of the fifth. Lynden Christian needed to score three just to keep the game going, which they did. Another RBI double in the top of the sixth from Hunter and stop by older brother Aiden saw the game out early at 13-3. Olson said the team has hopes to make it out of the district. They will face Overlake, who they split games with in a doubleheader in regular season, to get to the third and fourth place game. Both teams in that game secured qualification to regionals. “We’re feeling pretty confident
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By Ian Haupt Two goals in the first 25 minutes were not enough to save Blaine’s boys varsity soccer team season. Although the Borderites dominated possession of the ball in midfield and kept the pressure on into the second half, Nooksack Valley staged a shocking comeback that culminated with a golden goal early into overtime. No. 3 Blaine lost 3-2 to No. 4 Nooksack Valley May 10 at the Blaine High School stadium in the district 1 1A tournament. Nooksack will go on to play No. 2 Meridian at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at the Blaine High School stadium. From the whistle, the Borderites moved the ball well and put pressure on the Pioneer defense. They pressed Nooksack whenever they lost possession and found space out wide to get in behind their defense. In the eighth minute, Alessandro Rangel beat the Nooksack keeper to a through ball and slot it by him, the ball glancing the near post on the way in. With the 1-0 lead, the Borderites looked confident and likely to get another while the Pioneers just tried to get out of their own half. While freshman midfielder Max Yuryev controlled the pace of the game, senior captain and center back Preston King drove through the midfield. Twenty-four minutes in, King bundled home a loose corner that bounced in the 6-meter box. The scorer had won the corner after he smoothly controlled the ball and volleyed it out of the air, which was deflected out for the corner. It’s a cliché in soccer that a 2-0 lead is the most dangerous. The main culprit? Complacency. Head coach Gio Quesada said it came down to momentum, emo-
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tion and inexperience. Quesada said he thought the team played very well and had a lot of discipline in the first half, but lost it in the second. “You need to play two halves the same way to get to the next level,” he said. In the 48th minute, Nooksack got one back on the counter with a forward beating sophomore goalkeeper Sam Stiles to a ball in behind. The Pioneers equalized less than 20 minutes later as a forward broke through the Borderite defense and buried a shot past Stiles. Since pulling one back, Nooksack had looked dangerous with long balls over top, and full support from the traveling fans. Blaine looked panicked. They continued to control possession and began to move the ball quicker in the offensive half. Blaine fans grew louder now that their team’s season looked in jeopardy. Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing 10 minutes, but neither took them. Two
minutes into overtime, Nooksack had won it with a golden goal, the first goal scored in overtime that ends the game To compare the game to Manchester City’s exit from the Champions League would only be slight flattery. The Borderites beat the Pioneers 4-1 at Nooksack in the beginning of the season. “When you lose, there’s a lot to learn from,” Quesada said he told the team after the game. He said the team lost their shape and discipline in the second half. Once a team gains that kind of momentum, it’s difficult to stop, he said. With only two seniors on the team, Quesada said he’s seen a lot of improvement from the players and hopes they come back to play next year. “I’m very proud of this team,” he continued. “It’s a really young team so there’s a lot of potential. The team really fulfilled my expectations. I think we’ll come back stronger.”
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s Blaine seniors enjoy a Meals on Wheels and More lunch at Blaine Senior Center in 2019. The senior center is slated to begin offering hot lunches three days a week starting Thursday, June 2. File photo ber or not – can choose from a selection of nutritious meals three days per week. “We’re pressing forward. Things are happening here,” senior center director Gordon MacGregor said. “We’ve definitely
By Grace McCarthy Hot lunches will soon be back on the menu at Blaine Senior Center after a two-year hiatus. Come Thursday, June 2, any senior citizen – senior center mem-
seen an uptick in our membership that have come back and our members who drop in daily.” Anyone 60 years and older can stop by the senior center at 763 G Street for a donation-based lunch every Monday, Tuesday
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Planning ahead workshop on Friday, May 13 Blaine Senior Center is also offering more events for the older community. This Friday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the senior center will host a free planning ahead workshop, “What’s Next: Planning Ahead – Making Choices for Your Legacy and Health Care” for any communi-
ty member looking at healthcare and end-of-life decisions. Topics discussed include advance directives, palliative care, wills and trusts, powers of attorney and end-of-life choices. Hilary Walker, PeaceHealth’s advance care planning program coordinator, and elder law attorney Phillip George will give 45-minute presentations at the event, MacGregor said. Vendors at the event will include Whatcom Hospice, Northwest Regional Council, Peace-
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ity at a profitable price. Alcoa has signed a letter of intent to sell the smelter to Blue Wolf, according to a March 9 letter U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) wrote to BPA administrator John Hairston. A Blue Wolf spokesperson declined to comment as the company is under a nondisclosure agreement during negotiations. Pittsburgh-based Alcoa curtailed its Ferndale Intalco Works smelter in summer 2020 as low aluminum prices made the business less profitable, putting 700 employees without work. Port of Bellingham officials named Blue Wolf as a prospective buyer in late January, just as $7.6 million was added to the governor’s budget to restart the smelter with “greener” operations in addition to $2.4 million that had already been secured in the state budget to reopen the smelter. The money can be used until June 2025 from the budget governor Jay Inslee signed in late March.
BPA spokesperson Doug Johnson said Blue Wolf first contacted BPA in July 2021. “All we’ve had are basic discussions on what BPA has to offer and what they need to restart the plant,” Johnson said. Johnson said BPA does not have enough surplus power to fulfill Blue Wolf’s needs. For context, Blue Wolf is looking for 400 megawatts of power, which is nearly a third of what BPA provides the city of Seattle annually. “At this point, we know in the ballpark of what we could potentially contribute but we certainly could not do the full amount,” he said. Johnson said BPA hasn’t gotten to the point of discussing exact figures, but may be able to offer 20-25 percent of its power. BPA provided 75 megawatts in its last contract with Alcoa, although that number varied throughout the years. Blue Wolf is considering other power providers in addition to BPA. “They are looking into other sources,” Brown said. “It’s not impossible for them to gain a
portion of their power needs from other providers. But it appears to me, at least it seems, impossible to do a restart without some of the power coming from BPA.” BPA can’t offer Blue Wolf its low-cost industrial power rate, as it did with Alcoa, because Blue Wolf is not one of the companies listed in the 1980 Northwest Power Act. Alcoa terminated its industrial customer status when its contract ended. As an alternative, BPA is offering Blue Wolf a market rate, which Johnson said is significantly higher than the current industrial rate. He couldn’t give a difference between the market and industrial rates; the industrial rate averages $40 per megawatt but couldn’t provide a market rate for a potential offer. “We have no problem talking with them about BPA’s potential contribution to a portfolio to restart the plant,” Johnson said. Both state and congressional lawmakers have pushed for BPA to assist in restarting the Ferndale plant, which is the last aluminum smelter west of the Mississippi. Most recent-
ly, state representatives Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham), Alicia Rule (D-Blaine), Alex Ramel (D-Bellingham) and three other Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter to BPA encouraging it to reach a power deal. The lawmakers asked for BPA to reach an agreement, in part, because domestic aluminum production would be subject to stricter environmental and labor regulations opposed to outsourcing production. Under the state’s funding to make the smelter more environmentally friendly, it would reduce greenhouse gases over 90 percent and particulate matter emissions over 50 percent. It had previously been reported that the smelter would become one of two “green” aluminum plants in the U.S. The lawmakers also mentioned restarting the plant would strengthen national supply chain resiliency, which has been highlighted during Russia’s war in Ukraine. Domestic aluminum production had moved to Russian, Chinese and Indian markets, lawmakers wrote. Once restarted, the plant would produce more aluminum
than the U.S.’s current Russian aluminum imports. State lawmakers wrote in the letter that the Ferndale facility could reopen as soon as this year if a contract is agreed upon. But other issues such as finding employees and affordable homes for those employees would need to be worked through. Ferndale mayor Greg Hansen told The Northern Light in January that housing scarcity could throw a wrench in plans to bring 700 employees, half of which are estimated to be new employees. Bellingham Technical College and an upcoming Lummi Nation technology training center are expected to train the new workforce. Intalco signed an agreement with the state Department of Ecology (DOE) in January 2021, after the smelter idled, that requires the facility to submit a four-factor analysis to DOE 180 days in advance of reopening potlines. If not, smelter operators could face up to $10,000 per day per violation. DOE spokesperson Dave Bennett said the state agency has not yet received the analysis.
Peace Arch sculpture exhibition returns for 25th year International Peace Arch Association began celebrating its 25th annual sculpture exhibition at Peace Arch Historic State Park on May 1. Park guests can pick up a sculpture brochure and participate in
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ANNA PEARLE CHRISTENSEN, Deceased. No. 22-4-00444-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Evan Jones 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: April 26, 2022 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: April 28, 2022 Name of Personal Representative: RENEE LARSEN Attorney for Personal Representatives: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: April 26, 2022. AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Personal Representative: RENEE LARSEN
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ERNEST ALBERT HEINRICH, Deceased. No. 22-4-00456-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge David Freeman. 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: April 29, 2022 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: May 5, 2022 Name of Personal Representative: KARLA J. GOETZ Attorney for Personal Representatives: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: April 29, 2022. AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Personal Representative KARLA J. GOETZ
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: MICHEAL JOSEPH SMITH, Deceased. No. 22-4-00483-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Robert Olson. 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: May 6, 2022 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: May 12, 2022 Name of Administrator: CARRIE KENTNER 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: May 6, 2022 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: CARRIE KENTNER www.averyelderlaw.com
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: DANIEL JOSEPH REIS, Deceased. No. 22-4-00443-37. 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: April 26, 2022 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: April 28, 2022 Name of Administrator: JOSEPH FRANCIS REIS Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: April 26, 2022 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: JOSEPH FRANCIS REIS www.averyelderlaw.com
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: SINISA MAZIJA, Deceased. No. 224-00319-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Evan Jones 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: May 2, 2022 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: May 5, 2022 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: May 2, 2022 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: CINDY MAXWELL www.averyelderlaw.com
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: BECKY MARLENE SMITH, Deceased. No. 22-4-00482-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge David Freeman. The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: May 6, 2022 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: May 12, 2022 Name of Administrator: CARRIE KENTNER 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: May 6, 2022 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: CARRIE KENTNER www.averyelderlaw.com
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MLS #1926989 $699,000 Gated community of Birch Bay Village with Western sun exposure. This 2005 built 1 level home near the golf club offers, 1629 sq. ft, 3 bdrms, 2bths, on concrete slab with in-floor radiant heat, hot water natural gas boiler, acts as hot water for the home as well. Knotty pine vaulted ceilings in the kitchen, Great room, dining areas, granite countertop, quality cabinets, led lighting package, and access to the 850 sq. ft. patio. The home feels so pleasant, light and bright
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8237 Cowichan Road
MLS #1926524 $850,000 Fabulous “Wiebe Construction” custom home to be completed 8/1/2022 in Birch Bay Village. On Village’s private golf course. 3 min. walk to beach, Pickleball, tennis, heated pool +++. Enjoy peace of mind 24/7 Guard gated security provides. Whether planning a trip to San Juan Islands right from private marina w/affordable moorage rates or exploring miles of pristine beaches, everything you could dream of in a beachfront community. Features spacious rooms.
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62 Eliza Island
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82 Eliza Island
MLS #1919808 $550,000 Unique opportunity to own on private Eliza Island! High bank waterfront-- 3-bedroom cabin w/incredible eastern views of sunrises, Canadian mountain ranges, Bellingham Bay, looking towards Chuckanut. Primary Loft closes off from rest of cabin. Stunning wood exterior, tongue & groove ceiling & walls, beautiful vaulted ceilings. Propane stove, fridge, solar/battery-powered inverter system. Storage shed for tools and yard equipment. No VRBOs/rentals are allowed.
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7714 Birch Bay Drive #309
MLS #1915924 $425,000 Beachfront living at the delightful Grand Bay condominiums in Birch Bay! You’ll love the peek-a-boo water view from this light & bright two-bedroom unit that features new carpet & 9’ ceilings. On-trend open concept kitchen/living/dining spaces with striking granite counters + stainless steel appliances. Outdoor patio is the ideal place to relax or entertain. Complex amenities include pool/spa, kayak/bike storage, elevator and private beach access. Fantastic location.
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5752 Nakat Way
MLS #1910218 $1,599,000 Brand New “Wiebe Construction” built view home in fabulous Birch Bay Village. South facing to Georgia Straight, San Juan & Gulf Islands. Features include oversize triple garage, huge covered patio downstairs + upper deck w/outdoor kitchen for entertaining while enjoying the Inland Pacific Vistas. Entry from either ground level in back or via staircase at front. Extensive tilework, vaulted ceilings, quartz countertops, kitchen island, luxurious Master Suite, den w/view.
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8026 Birch Bay Dr #214
MLS #1927887 $525,000 Must see penthouse located in the heart of Birch Bay with stunning island and west facing sunset views. See both the San Juan Islands and Gulf Islands from your living room. Functional floorplan, corner fireplace, and views from great room, kitchen, eating area and primary bedroom. Decks on both levels to enjoy the sunsets, people watching, and legendary July 4th firework shows. Complex features tennis/pickleball/basketball court, indoor pool, hot tub, clubhouse.
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MLS #1924651 $495,000 This second-story corner unit has unobstructed westerly views of Birch Bay and Birch Bay’s amazing sunsets, located 200 ft from the beach with access to the new Berm and walking paths! Offering two primary decks with plenty of room for BBQing and lounging. The floorplan features a primary suite, guest bedroom, two baths, kitchen, living room, dining room, and storage area. Amenities in the complex include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub.
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9427 Turnstone Lane #5
MLS #1908387 $1,995,000 Beautiful west-facing waterfront Townhome with striking Bay/Island views and amazing sunsets. The features include exceptional living spaces with a Gourmet kitchen, walkin pantry with wine fridge, dining room, fabulous living room with French doors that open to a large patio & fireplace with bay views, and footsteps to your private beach. There are 2 large primary bedrooms w/ensuites. One has a private patio overlooking the bay and White Rock. Private Casita.
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5675 Garibaldi Way
MLS #1912173 $889,950 Enjoy Woodberry, & pleasant landscape of sun, nestled by sea at Resort Semiahmoo. The Cypress slated for July completion date. Home offers 2690 sq, ft, 3 beds, office, study 2.25 baths, loft, vaulted ceilings, heat pumps/AC, radiant heating in Primary bedroom, quality flooring, soft close cabinets, natural gas fireplace & stove, fiber cement siding, 2 car garage, Patio. See plans at briansouthwick.com, then click Woodberry tab.
Jim Kaemingk 360-224-5465 Brian Southwick 360-815-6638
9540 Semiahmoo Pkwy #E22
MLS #1920131 $218,000 Don’t miss this 50 ft slip in the best marina in the Northwest. Port tie, stern in at the outside edge of the marina for easy docking of even the largest of vessels. Excellent management and clean facilities. Unit includes 30-amp power hookup, WiFi and spacious dock box plus keyless access to the laundry room, mail room, restrooms, shower facilities, and reduced price fuel dock. Remodeled café, boat store, and member only patio just outside the gate.
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www.windermere.com Legal SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY ESTATE OF MARY LOIS WILSON, Deceased. No. 22-4-02868-5 SEA. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 matter as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by (1) 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 (2) filing the original 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 this 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 non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: MAY 5, 2022 Attorneys for Personal Representative: Heidi L. G. Orr Lane Powell PC 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200 PO Box 91302 Seattle, Washington 981119402 Telephone: (206) 2237000 Facsimile: (206) 2237107 Personal Representative: Edward Haynes Jackson c/o Heidi L.G. Orr Lane Powell PC 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200 PO Box 91302 Seattle, Washington 981119402 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court, Cause No. 22-4-02868-5 SEA
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Matter and Estate of: ELSIE MARIE GULICK, Deceased. No. 22-4-0046037. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.40.030. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Notice of First Publication: May 12, 2022 Personal Representative: DARLA J. SABIN, Presented by: Whatcom Law Group, P.S. Roger L. Ellingson, WSBA#19292 Casie C. Rodenberger, WSBA#54348 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative PO Box 1258 / 289 H Street Blaine, WA 98231-1258 (360) 332-7000; Fax: (360) 332-6677
Rentals - Commercial IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Matter and Estate of: JEANNE A. GILLERN, Deceased. No. 22-4-0047737. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.40.030. The Administrator named below has been appointed 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 probate 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. Notice of First Publication: May 12, 2022 Administrator: Susann M. Gillern, Presented by: Whatcom Law Group, P.S. Roger L. Ellingson, WSBA #19292 Casie C. Rodenberger, WSBA #54348 Of Attorneys for Administrator PO Box 1258 / 289 H Street Blaine, WA 98231-1258 (360) 332-7000; Fax: (360) 332-6677
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will provide community members with another option for accessible recreation. “I think Birch Bay Beach Park will be a destination park perfect for community events,” he said. “The improvements will provide public restrooms, parking, picnic shelters, an amphitheater and a play field for recreation.” Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce event coordinator Sacha Sanguinetti said due to a number of varying circumstances over the past couple of years, the park has been unavailable for the chamber to use for events. He also said the chamber may not be able to use the location for future events unless event fees are reduced. “The fees to hold these community events at the park have skyrocketed,” Sanguinetti said. “They are not realistic for us, so we are having to pivot and produce our events in a different manner.” He said once the work is completed, the community will have a wonderful new park to enjoy, with amenities that have been needed in the bay for quite some time – restrooms and additional parking being the big ones. “With regards to community events, we’d like to be able to utilize the Birch Bay Beach Park in the future,” Sanguinetti said. “But it’s ultimately going to rely on whether or not we can negotiate a more reasonable fee structure.” Sanguinetti encourages anyone interested in the project to check out the planned improvements on the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation webpage at bit.ly/3jNxtNu.
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Sheriff’s Reports April 26, 8:04 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Stein Road, Custer. April 27, 12:26 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Harborview Road. April 27, 7:47 a.m.: Civil problem on Birch Bay Drive. April 27, 12:41 p.m.: Domestic physical on Loft Lane. April 27, 3:39 p.m.: Drugs on Loft Lane. April 28, 4:45 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Anderson Road and Glendale Drive. April 28, 10:01 a.m.: Harassment on Harborview Road. April 28, 10:30 a.m.: Traffic problem on Blaine Road. April 28, 11:31 a.m.: Threat on West Badger Road, Custer. April 28, 3:09 p.m.: Behavioral health issue on Sunrise Road. April 28, 4:03 p.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Square Street. April 29, 12:23 p.m.: Vehicle abandoned on Portal Way. April 29, 2:24 p.m.: Vandalism on Gulf Road. April 29, 2:54 p.m.: Traffic problem on Arnie Road, Custer. April 29, 10:48 p.m.: Missing person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. April 30, 5:11 a.m.: Domestic physical on Giles Road. April 30, 2:44 p.m.: Vehicle abandoned on Highland Drive. April 30, 6:03 p.m.: Shots on Grandview and Point Whitehorn roads.
May 1, 1:48 p.m.: Shots on Gulf Road. May 1, 10:28 p.m.: Shots on Birch Bay Drive. May 2, 1:15 p.m.: Runaway on Birch Bay Drive. May 2, 3:36 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Portal Way. May 2, 7:50 p.m.: Harassment on Grouse Crescent Drive. May 3, 4:01 p.m.: Alarm panic on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. May 3, 4:40 p.m.: Civil problem on Harbor Drive. May 3, 7:13 p.m.: Vehicle theft on Jess Road, Custer.
April 29, 8:17 a.m.: Animal problem on Mitchell Avenue. April 29, 2:15 p.m.: Trespass authorization letter on Boblett Street. April 29, 3 p.m.: Theft on Peace Portal Drive. April 29, 10:48 p.m.: DUI investigation on Peace Portal Drive. April 30, 7 a.m.: Assist other agency on Peace Portal Drive. April 30, 4:58 p.m.: Malicious mischief on Jerome Street. May 1, 10:48 a.m.: Civil case on 9th Street. May 1, 10:43 p.m.: DUI on 2nd Street. May 2, 9:17 a.m.: Domestic
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dispute on Alder Drive. May 2, 11:04 a.m.: Fight on H Street. May 2, 1:28 p.m.: Juvenile runaway on 8th Street. May 2, 1:48 p.m.: Found drugs on H Street. May 2, 1:59 p.m.: Neighbor dispute on Hughes Avenue. May 2, 1:48 p.m.: Found drugs on H Street. May 2, 5:14 p.m.: Verbal domestic on 4th Street. May 3, 6:55 p.m.: Verbal domestic dispute on Alder Street. Report by Blaine Police Department.
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Blaine Running Group: Thursday, May 12, 6–7 p.m., Blaine library meeting room. Join a WCLS running group! If you are looking for inspiration to start a fitness routine, train for your first 5K (or marathon!), or connect with others in the community, join one of our weekly meetings – all walkers and runners are welcome! Each 30-minute walk/run starts and ends at the library, with time for stretching and discussion on a running topic at the end. Info: wcls.libcal.com/event/9042821. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com.
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Making Choices For Your Legacy and Health Care: Friday, May 13, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Informative fair discussing advance directives, palliative care, wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, end-of-life choices, and more. Free and open to the public. Info: 360/332-8040. Birch Bay Bike and Scooter Skills Course: Friday, May 13, 4–6 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511Gemini Street. Bring your bike, or borrow one at the event and learn what it takes to bike safely in our community. Whatcom Smart Trips will teach riders how to practice important skills needed for riding safely. Sponsored by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and Whatcom Smart Trips. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, May 14, 1–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 635 G Street. $15 includes eight games, three cards per game. Early bird at 12:30 p.m., two games $1 each. Info. 332-8040. Picnic in the Playground: Friday, May 13, 6–8 p.m., playground at Bay Horizon Park, 7511 Gemini Street. Treat yourself to dinner with hot dogs, drinks and soda offered at only $1 each. Sponsored by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation and Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 13, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Trio Sueño. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Carwash Fundraiser: Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., parking lot by Blaine Middle School gym (corner of H and Mitchell streets). $8 per car. Proceeds benefit the Blaine High School Technology Students Association trip to the national competition and future state competitions. Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, May 14, 1–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 635 G Street. $15 includes eight games, three cards per game. Early bird at 12:30 p.m., two games $1 each. Info. 332-8040.
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Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation Community Meeting: Thursday, May 12, 6–8 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church fireside room, 4460 Bay Road. Open to all ages and community members. The park district seeks community input to help shape the short-term and long-term goals. Also learn about park projects and updates. Info:bbbparkandrec.org.
Movie Night: Friday, May 13, 8 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Playing family friendly movie. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the movie on the big screen. Free popcorn. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.
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Kindergarten Registration: Now through May 30. For children with birthdays between September 1, 2016 and August 31, 2017 and living within the Blaine school district boundaries. Visit the information page at blainesd. org and complete the online registration. Info: bpsregistrar@blainesd.org.
Semiahmoo Women’s Club Afternoon Tea: Thursday, May 12, 2 p.m.. Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. $25 tea service. RSVP by 5 p.m. on May 7 to Debbie Kittrell, 865-567-7711or SWC.Reservations@ gmail.com. Women from all communities welcome to join the club. Info: semiahmoowomensclub.org.
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May 3, 8:32 p.m.: Suspicious person on Ham Road, Custer. May 4, 6:27 a.m.: Behavioral health issue on Fleet Road. May 4, 10:36 a.m.: Theft on Richie Lane. May 4, 4:41 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Clamdigger Drive. May 4, 5:59 p.m.: Littering on Valley View Road, Custer. May 5, 2:31 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 5, 7:38 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Bay Road and Halibut Drive. May 5, 5:36 p.m.: Domestic order violence on Birch Bay Drive.
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Haynie Opry Final Performance: Saturday, May 14, Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Custer. Join Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends band for an evening performance featuring the music of Elvis Presley and the 1950s plus a tribute to Tom T. Hall at 7 p.m and a gospel matinee at 3 p.m. Tickets at the door $5 for matinee, $10 evening show. Info: 360/366-3321. Third Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, May 15, 9 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Serving eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, ham or sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Adults $9, kids 4–7 $4, ages 3 and under are free. Open to the public. All proceeds support the American Legion and our veterans. Info: 360/371-7311 Lincoln Park Ivy Removal: Sunday, May 15, 2 p.m., H Street entrance of Lincoln Park. Help remove invasive ivy from trees. Wear pants and long sleeves, bring gloves and garden shears. Will postpone if high winds. Info: blainenivyleague@outlook.com. Birch Bay Book Club: Wednesday, May 18, 4 p.m., Birch Bay Vogt Library site, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Book for May: The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore. Info: klia1@mac.com. Marine Trade Industry Job and Internship Fair: Thursday, May 19, noon–2 p.m., Fishermen’s Pavilion 2599 S Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham. Community members and students meet with 14 local employers who are actively recruiting for jobs. Sponsored by Port of Bellingham. Info: careyj@ portofbellingham.com. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation Virtual Community Meeting: Thursday, May 19, 6–8 p.m. Open to all ages and community members. The park district seeks community input to help shape the short-term and longterm goals. Also learn about park projects and updates. Info and Zoom link: :bbbparkandrec.org. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Gardening trivia. Info: thevaultwine.com. 911 - When to Call and What to Expect: Friday, May 20, noon–1 p.m., Learn how to handle an emergency with this free Zoom session. Hosted by The Academy for Lifelong Learning , affiliated with WWU. Register by May 13 at oce.wwu.edu/all/all-talks. Blaine Book Club: Friday, May 20, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. May title: Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmi. Info: Kelly at 360/305-3637. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 20, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Adrian Clark. Info: thevaultwine.com. Understanding the LGBTQ+ Alphabet Soup: Wednesday, May 25, 6–7:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Join us for pizza and an introduction to LGBTQ+ topics. Sponsored by PFLAG Whatcom County. Info: pflagwhatcom.org.
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Incarcerated Blaine woman apprehended after failing to return to jail A Blaine woman incarcerated in county jail allegedly escaped with assistance from a Ferndale man while on temporary release for a May 3 medical appointment. Danny Allen Stroud, 42, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree rendering criminal assistance after inmate Jessica Shockey, 27 of Blaine, walked away from a medical appointment with him. Shockey was initially arrested April 14 after allegedly stealing a vehicle and attempting to elude Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies by ramming the car into a patrol vehicle twice Shockey was released around 2 p.m. May 3 from Whatcom County Jail per an order for temporary release from Whatcom County Superior Court and was transported by corrections staff to a medical facility, WCSO spokesperson Deb Slater told The Northern Light in an email.
Shockey was to return to the jail immediately following the appointment. Around 2:30 p.m. May 3, the medical staff notified jail staff that Shockey had walked away from the appointment and her location was unknown, Slater said. Staff told WCSO deputies that a person named “Danny,” later identified as Stroud, left with Shockey. WCSO detectives identified a getaway vehicle from surveillance video from the medical facility May 4 and received information on its location. Deputies found the vehicle in the 7200 block of North Enterprise Road in Ferndale with Stroud driving and Shockey attempting to hide under a jacket in the back seat, Slater said. Stroud allegedly said he was unaware Shockey had escaped from jail, and was only giving her a ride to Blaine. Both Stroud and Shockey were arrested without incident.
City development director discusses projects
s Stacie Pratschner, the city of Blaine’s community development services director, gives an overview of active and proposed residential projects during the Blaine Chamber of Commerce’s May 4 meeting at the Blaine Boating Center. Pratschner’s presentation can be viewed at blainechamber.com/youtube. Photo by Louise Mugar
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s Blaine Library. Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is looking for a county resident to finish the remainder of its board of trustees’ term. The 3.5-year term will end January 31, 2025. Applications will start being reviewed June 1. Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu will appoint a member who Whatcom County Council will then confirm. Whatcom County residents who are strongly connected to the rural communities are encouraged to apply. The library system is also looking for candidates with experience in accounting/finance, marketing/ community relations, government/legal matters, education or human resources. Library board members provide budget oversight and set WCLS policy. According to WCLS, the trustees’ responsibilities are: • Being an advocate for the li-
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brary system and the community it serves; • Establishing a mission, vision and strategic plan the future of the library system; • Observing and assessing the effectiveness of the library system; • Establishing and implementing policies for the library system; • Participating in the facilities and budget planning for the library system; • And evaluating the performance of the executive director of the library system. Board meetings are currently 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. The position will fulfill Claudia Disend’s first term. To apply, visit the county website at bit.ly/39GJGBU. Information on applying is available at bit.ly/3vKt58P. For more information on the WCLS board, visit wcls.org/library-board-of-trustees.
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The Northern Light • May 12 - 18, 2022
Road Rules: How to safely stop for bikers this summer By Doug Dahl Question: Can you explain the new safety stop law for bikes? Also, what are bike riders supposed to do if they’re at a traffic signal and the sensor in the pavement doesn’t ever notice that the bike is there? Answer: Based on emails I’ve received and conversations I’ve had, it seems there’s some confusion about a relatively new law. A year and a half ago,
Washington’s law permitting cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs took effect. It’s commonly called the Idaho stop (Idaho was the first state to pass the law, in 1982), the Delaware yield (the second state, in 2017), or the safety stop. If you’re a cyclist and you think this law gives you permission to blow through stop signs, that’s ridiculous. It doesn’t. If you’re a driver and you’re mad that the law lets cyclists blow
through stop signs, relax. It doesn’t. Maybe the problem is that as road users, both drivers and bike riders, have been misinterpreting yield signs. A yield sign does not mean, “look both ways and then go for it.” In the law titled, “Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection” (the same law that allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs), it describes what it means to yield. Here’s the Reader’s Digest ver-
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sion: Slow down to a reasonable speed for the existing conditions. If required for safety, stop. After slowing or stopping, yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching so closely so as to constitute an immediate hazard. The law also adds that if you’re involved in a collision after going past a yield sign without stopping, the collision is probably your fault. (The law uses some Latin to explain it, but you get the idea.) A proper yield requires a driver or cyclist to carefully evaluate their environment and choose the safest action based on what they observe. It’s clear that the law hasn’t authorized risky behavior for cyclists. It’s actually the opposite. It turns out that when states implement the stop-as-yield law for bike riders, crashes involving cyclists go down. It also increases the efficiency of intersections. Despite the increases in safety and efficiency, I’ve heard some folks complain that the law isn’t fair; bike riders should follow the same rules as drivers. Here’s the thing: Fairness and sameness are a false equivalence. We have other laws with varying rules depending on the type of vehicle, and we don’t consider them unfair. Would you argue that because buses
have to stop at train crossings or that trucks are limited to 60 mph on the freeway, that all cars should also follow those rules? Fairness happens when rules create just outcomes. Increased safety for cyclists and more efficient intersections for drivers sounds more fair and just than the alternative. Now for your second question: If you’re stuck at an intersection where the vehicle detection device doesn’t notice your bike (or moped or motorcycle), after one full cycle of being ignored, you can, after “exercising due care,” proceed through the intersection. Just because you can, though, doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Somewhere there’s going to be other traffic with a green light and they’re not going to be expecting you, so be extra careful. As an alternative, I’ve sometimes rolled up a bit and waved the car behind me forward until it’s in position to trigger the vehicle sensor. If an intersection has a bike icon painted on the pavement near the stop line, stop your bike right over it. It’s actually a bike detector symbol and it’ll change the light for you. Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.
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