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Vacation rental hosts ask county to review possible regulation

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Safe boating week, page 8

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Track and field clears district championship

By Ian Haupt

(See STRs, page 2)

s Mayako Pereira vaults in the 1A district championship meet at Lynden Christian High School on May 13. Twelve Blaine track and field athletes and two relay teams are slated to compete at bi-district championships in Granite Falls Thursday, May 19 and Saturday, May 21. Read more about Blaine sports on pages 6 and 7. Photo by Molly Ernst

Port commissioners vote on moorage model By Grace McCarthy Port of Bellingham commissioners unanimously voted 3-0 to update the port’s moorage model that will increase slip rates over the next four years. New rates will go into effect July 1. The moorage model will allow the port to plan for large projects and operational expenses without bond financing. It is expected to increase the port’s cash flow from almost $895,000 in 2023 to more than $6 million in 2026. The vote was originally set for April 19 but was pushed to the May 17 meeting because of port advisors’ concerns that the earlier date didn’t allow for much public input. However, the port heard little testimony to the updated rates during its subsequent meetings. Port commissioner Michael Shepard said he thought he’d hear from more members of the public and thanked the

port’s marina advisory committee (MAC) and Working Waterfront Coalition for providing recommendations in support of the proposal. “I think part of the reason why we didn’t have as much public input is all of the information that was put out there is justification that it was a no brainer,” commissioner Ken Bell said. Commissioner Bobby Briscoe said he didn’t want to raise rates but he also didn’t want to kick the can down the road for future commissions to make bigger increases to keep up with inflation. MAC chairperson Paul Burrill thanked the port for allowing extra time for public comment. The moorage rate model, which should be reviewed every four years, was slated to be updated in 2018 but was delayed until port staff had better Squalicum inner harbor renovation project cost estimates.

New rates will go into effect July 1 and then will be increased April 1 in the following years. Moorage rates will increase 3 to 6 percent annually, depending (See Port, page 2)

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About 10 Whatcom County residents voiced their concerns on proposed amendments to Title 20 zoning to regulate shortterm vacation rentals (STRs) in a Whatcom County Council advisory public hearing May 10. The hearing was intended to gauge public interest on whether such proposed amendments are needed and supported by the public. Council made no action on the ordinance. Most speakers either asked council to reconsider imposing regulations or to send the amendments back to the planning commission for further review. Many identified themselves as STR hosts and some called the regulations a “slippery slope.” They also said regulation could hinder the county’s tourism industry and public access. Council first took up the issue of STRs in 2014 after receiving complaints from neighbors abutting STRs. Under Whatcom County Code, vacation rentals are allowed wherever single-family dwellings are permitted. Council has discussed the issue in committees a dozen times so far beginning September 16, 2014 through March 8, 2022. Since initial discussions, Washington state Legislature has implemented its own set of regulations revolving around taxes, consumer safety, platforms and liability insurance. Three speakers supported the regulations in their current state. Birch Bay resident and The C Shop co-owner Pat Alesse said some STR owners fail to pay taxes on their units and that regulations could help enforcement. He also said he had horror stories of STRs if councilmembers wished to hear them off record. A Glacier resident said the area has had an influx of STRs since the pandemic and regulations would help sustain the local environment and economy, as rising prices have pushed out the local labor force. Birch Bay resident and host Kelvin Barton said the rules on vacation rentals have changed a lot over the years and recommended council have the planning commission review the amendments. He said

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he had issues that an early version of the county’s amendments had stricter rules for operators with fewer than six units and that an operator under the current amendments could be shutdown if they have two violations. Barton said he supports requiring a posted license number outside of the unit. Whatcom County Association of REALTORS government affairs director Perry Eskridge said how many STR hosts rent out units so that they can afford the home.

“We’re not against the regulations, we’re not exactly for the regulations,” Eskridge said. “But we think that there’s probably a way to craft a reasonable, responsible response to some of the issues that have been raised.” After the hearing, councilmembers Ben Elenbaas and Kathy Kershner expressed their opinions during council discussion. Elenbaas, who does not support the amendments, said he knows a couple of people who run STRs and that they all host so they can afford their house. He said he would not want to take that ability away. Kershner said planning com-

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Blaine man convicted of sexually abusing children over two decades By Ian Haupt A Blaine man was found guilty of nearly a dozen child sex offenses April 21 in Whatcom County Superior Court after a two-week trial. A jury convicted Sergey Andreevich Kovalenko, 60, last month of first-degree rape of a child, two counts of first-degree child molestation, five counts of second-degree child molestation and three counts of third-degree

child molestation, according to court records. The felony charges spanned almost two decades, from 1996 to 2015. Kovalenko’s sentencing hearing has not yet been set. He was taken into custody and a pre-sentence investigation was ordered. According to court records, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Kovalenko in 2016 for sexually assaulting multiple children known to him over

a nearly two-decade long period. It found he had sexually assaulted three girls from 1996 to 2015. The girls ranged from five to 15 years old. One of the girls said Kovalenko sexually assaulted her from the time she was six or seven years old until she was 17, and if she refused, he would threaten to hurt her, records show. She said the abuse stopped once she told family members.

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Blaine City Council roundup ... By Grace McCarthy The latest news from the May 9 city council meeting. City agrees to sell less than .1 acre to IK Truck Repair Blaine City Council unanimously voted May 9 to accept a letter of intent to purchase less than .1 acre of land at the Gateway property for IK Truck Repair. Blaine Fortune Holding LLC, which is connected to IK Truck Repair, submitted a letter of intent to purchase about 3,500-squarefeet of city-owned property directly south of the IK Truck Repair at the end of Boblett Court. The property is on the north section of the city’s stormwater pond tract in the Gateway property. IK Truck Repair owners Ivan Kovtun and Marina Kovtun were installing security fencing around their new facility and saw part of the city’s property wasn’t being used for its stormwater conservation easement. “Although not necessary, this would give them a little more space for trucks turning around the back side of the facility and perhaps allow for some additional parking,” the letter reads. IK Truck Repair offered $4 per square foot, which would come

developers will pay 31 percent and taxpayers will pay 81 percent of capital improvements to support new development. Previously, developers paid 19 percent and taxpayers paid 81 percent. Councilmember Garth Baldwin, a public works advisory committee member, said committee members were in support of increasing fees. “They were not only in favor of instituting these fees, but they were wondering why they were so low because we are significantly less than a number of other cities our size and our neighbors, which we aren’t the same size as,” Baldwin said. City staff plan to bring traffic and park impact fee recommendations before council annually, as is required in Blaine’s municipal code, city manager Michael Jones said. The fee increases are slated to go into effect August 1. Semiahmoo Yacht Club donation Richard and Colleen Hardman, on behalf of Semiahmoo Yacht Club, donated six concrete picnic tables to the city of Blaine. City council unanimously approved a resolution to accept the donation. The picnic tables are currently located in the Semiahmoo marina.

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The Editor: I wanted to write to you regarding the article in May 12 issue of The Northern Light regarding the Blaine City Council meeting and arguments that ensued over the role of the parks and cemetery board. This is a very important board for the city council to rely on. While the board has no budgetary responsibility, it does have the responsibility to make recommendations to the city council who can act with the city. We in Blaine are very blessed to have the leadership of both Bob Kirby and attorney, Jim Hermsen on the parks and cemetery board. Bob, in particular, has served as director of parks at both Alcatraz Island as well as Gettysburg. In this role he worked on a national level of park and cemetery management that is most fortunate for the citizens of Blaine to have in their service. I can’t understand why the city of Blaine would want to give up this elite group to advise them on maintenance, management and budgetary issues with the wealth of knowledge they bring to the table. While councilmember Mike Hill may have gotten excited in the meeting, it is understandable his frustration with the city. He personally has mowed city property for several years because the city simply doesn’t do it. Last summer, a local landscape company went to the “Welcome to Blaine” parklet near the high school and simply weeded, cut back brush and did general clean up

at no charge to the city. What did the city do? They employed an attorney to execute a cease and desist order (taxpayer expense). I wish our city would appreciate the fine citizens we have who contribute so much to our beautiful town. Thank you to councilmember Hill for mowing and supporting service to the city. I urge the city council to reject the measure removing the parks and cemetery board from giving council to the city regarding maintenance of cemeteries and parks. John Sturdivant Blaine The Editor: Opening the door at 2817 Meridian Street, you will find displays of carefully selected merchandise to attract your eye. The Thursday Senior (65 and older) 20 percent discount on everything in the store allows our seniors to purchase something used but valued. Residents often bring visiting friends and family to show them the store. It is a Whatcom County must-see place for many. You might be delighted in witnessing one of our volunteer staff members gifting a little girl with a Barbie doll from her own home collection. She frequently comes in with her mom and is learning early the value and joy of thrifting. There is an air of camaraderie between our volunteer staff members and our customers that is unique. As we all are facing the effects of inflation

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Custer post office sees two crime incidents since April The Custer post office has experienced a burglary and breakin since the beginning of April but no arrests have been made in either case. In the early morning hours of May 11, someone burglarized the Custer post office, 7632 Portal Way, by forcing entry into an employee-only area and stealing packages. U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) officials, the lead agency investigating the case, said they believe the perpetrator stole fewer than 10 packages, although USPIS postal inspector John Wiegand said this number could be higher. The Custer post office also had a handful of P.O. boxes broken into and mail stolen April 9. The postal box area is open 24 hours, so the suspect didn’t force entry into the post office, Wiegand said. U.S. Postal Service is considering shortening Custer post office’s lobby hours after the crimes, he added.

No arrests have been made and Wiegand said it’s unknown if the two incidents are related. No evidence supports they are related except that the incidents were within a similar timeframe, he said. It’s unknown if one person or multiple people were involved in each crime, he said. At this time, USPIS is still estimating how much was stolen in both incidents. USPIS has to rely on customers contacting the federal agency to report their missing packages, which can be difficult for the federal agency to determine the amount stolen. Wiegand encourages anyone who sees a crime at a post office to report it. “If it’s not reported, we have a much harder time investigating it because we may not know it happened,” he said. Anyone missing packages from May 11 can call the 24-hour USPIS line, 877/876-2455 and reference case number 3729388.

Coffee volunteer program returns to state rest areas Blaine residents can once again volunteer to provide free coffee to truckers and other travelers passing through the Custer rest areas. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is returning its free coffee program Friday, May 20 after being paused for more than two years during the pandemic. The program is an effort to keep state highways safe by reducing drowsy driving, according to a WSDOT announcement on the program’s return. Volunteers can provide coffee

at 34 rest areas in Washington state, including the northbound and southbound Custer rest areas. Volunteers are asked to meet state vaccine requirements and follow Covid-19 safety practices. Volunteers may only serve coffee and non-carbonated drinks, cannot ask for donations (donations are voluntary) and volunteers under 18 years old must have an adult with them. For more information and to register, visit the WSDOT website at bit.ly/3NeM6Gc.

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CITY OF BLAINE Due to Governor Inslee’s proclamation in response to COVID-19, this City Council meeting will be conducted in-person and telephonically. 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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Blaine baseball misses out on regionals after Overlake loss

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By Ian Haupt The Borderites’ late push to close a five-point deficit and extend their season into regionals fell short May 14 at Sehome High School. No. 5 Blaine lost 6-4 to No. 6 Overlake-Bear Creek in the second round of the 1A district 1/2 consolation bracket. The win advanced Overlake into the third and fourth place game against Meridian later in the day and a spot at regionals, while Blaine’s season ended. “I thought we came up one big hit or play short,” said head coach Tanner Olson, after his team closed the gap to two points in the last three innings. The Overlake Owls opened the scoring in the first inning and the Borderites responded, with an RBI double from junior Axel Puls. With runners on second and third, they looked close to

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scoring again before the inning was up, but Overlake’s sophomore pitcher saw it out. Both teams traded stops in the second and third innings. “His slider’s good,” said an Owl batter of senior, Borderite pitcher Aiden Vezzetti, on his way into the dugout after grounding out at first. Senior catcher Daniel Michaud helped Blaine’s defense, throwing a runner out at second. Then the owls found hits. They scored twice in the fourth inning with a single, big triple and another single. Runners on first and second with no outs, Aiden Vezzetti closed out the top of the inning with help from Jaxon Kortlever snagging a line drive through the infield. The Borderites didn’t respond, and the Owls pushed in three more runs in the fifth. Senior Anden Holley had relieved Aiden Vezzetti on the mound with two runners on base and conceded a big triple. Then another runner made it home after Kortlever couldn’t hold onto a lob over the infield. With the top of the batting order coming up, the Borderites needed to score to keep the Owls in reach. Kortlever stole his way to third after being walked and tagged up when sophomore Hunter Vezzetti popped out. At two outs, senior Aiden Holley, twin-brother of Anden Holley, cracked a big RBI triple to deep right-center field. Overlake then replaced their pitcher, seeing danger mounting. The junior reliever struck out senior Brady

Castellano, keeping a three-point lead heading into the sixth. Blaine was back at bat after a pop out, strike out, double and play made by Kortlever at first. Anden Holley hit a single, Aiden Vezzetti a double and senior Seth Zuch pushed Anden Holley home through an error. In prime scoring position, the Borderites couldn’t bring their runners into draw level. But they found a quick three outs in the top of the seventh with a double play and had one last chance. Calling on their defense to “clean it up,” the Overlake fans looked nervous. Puls stepped up first and sent a grounder down the third base line. He was thrown out at first. Aiden Holley was walked and Castellano picked up a single. Then Aiden Holley was thrown out at third. And with two outs, Aiden Vezzetti cracked one straight at the relieving pitcher who snagged it out of the air, ending the game and sending his team to regionals. Olson, who said earlier in the season the team had a goal of going to state, said there wasn’t one sole turning point in the game but that the team dug itself too big of a hole to get out. The team had nine seniors: Aiden Holley, Anden Holley, Castellano, Gabe Cranford, Kortlever, Michaud, Peyton Dixon, Aiden Vezzetti and Zuch. “I’m proud of this group of seniors,” Olson said. “We didn’t have the success we wanted but we laid a good foundation for the future.”

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By Ian Haupt The Lady Borderites’ second-inning, 10-point rally against Sehome secured the team an even record heading into playoffs. Blaine’s varsity softball team finished its regular season with an overall 9-9 record after beating Sehome 13-1 May 11 at Pipeline Fields on senior night. Seniors Angela Gutierrez, Alexandra Streeter and Taelyr Dickinson presented bouquets to the Sehome team and were recognized

with their families before the game. As the away team, the Mariners batted first, and started the scoring with an early RBI. Blaine sophomore pitcher Emersyn Bakker saw out the inning with a big play at two outs and the bases loaded, saving the team from possibly conceding three runs. Sehome then stopped the top of Blaine’s batting order, taking a 1-0 lead from the first inning. Bakker shut out the Mariners in the second inning. The Lady

Borderites then put 10 points on the board with RBIs from Piper Nissen, Jordyn Vezzetti, Alia Ball, Makenna Wright, Shaylie Daniels and two from Lauryn King. The rally was cut short after a Borderite mistakenly returned to first from second and was called out by the look-back rule, and another batter struck out. Head coach Sean Miller said if the team can clean up errors like these, they could be really strong in playoffs. Blaine had a lot of close games early in the season

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against good teams, losing by a couple runs, he said, so it was comforting to grab a big lead early on. The game was 13-1 by the bottom of the fourth. A double from Nissen, two RBI triples from Vezzetti and Gutierrez, and another RBI from Ball gave the Borderites a 10-point lead, ending the game early. “This is the girls starting to believe and see the fruits of their labor,” Sean said. Sean and his daughter Riley Miller, who is the assistant coach, took over Blaine’s middle and high school softball teams in 2018-19, and he said it feels like their progress is also coming to fruition. “We’re excited, and we’re now starting to see the work we’ve been putting in,” Sean said. “We are slowly climbing.” With powerhouses Nooksack Valley and Mount Baker, Sean said Blaine plays in one of the toughest divisions in the state. Going into playoffs with 9-6 and 9-4 records, he said they are both favorites to win the 1A district and state championships. “We hope to get better gameby-game and find ourselves playing in the championship,” Sean said. Blaine’s first game is against either Cedar Park or Granite Falls at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at Janicki Fields in Sedro-Woolley.

Whether they win or lose, they will play again at 6 p.m. in either the district’s championship or consolation bracket. The team, which is mostly juniors and sophomores, has the energy of a young, excited team, Sean said. Throughout the game Wednesday evening, the girls in the dugout danced and sang along to walk-up music while cheering on their teammates. “It’s probably the rowdiest group we’ve had,” Sean said. “And we’d like to keep it that way. It’s pretty fun.”

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National Safe Boating Week is right around the corner By Hannah Cross

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With spring in full swing, the annual celebration of National Safe Boating Week is around the corner. The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) encourages boating enthusiasts to brush up on navigation rules before launching their boat with free videos and quizzes. National Safe Boating Week will be celebrated from Saturday, May 21 to Friday, May 27 this year. Many recreational boaters in Washington are required by law to complete a boating safety course and carry a Washington State Boater Education Card, which is valid for a boater’s lifetime and meets requirements for recreational boating in Canada and many other states. The Washington State Parks Boating Program encourages boaters to take a boating safety course, whether required by law or not, as all boaters are responsible to know the laws and basics of boating safety. Blaine harbormaster Andy Peterson said it’s important for people to use National Safe Boating Week as a chance to take a step back and be conscious and deliberate while on the water. He said taking these extra steps beforehand can help prevent any unwanted boating accidents.

“We want people to be safe and prepared before they hit the water so that it’s all fun and zero stress,” he said. Peterson said the Washington State Parks Adventures in Boating Handbook acts as an easy-toread resource for those who may be new to boating or want a refresher on boating safety and tips. “I personally love this resource because it’s easy to navigate and understand for all boating skill levels,” Peterson said. Blaine Harbor will participate in NSBC’s Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day on Friday, May 20 where everyone will be encouraged to wear lifejackets while walking along the docks and on their boats. “We want to reinforce the message of safety by encouraging people to take selfies with the dock workers in their life jackets,” Peterson said. Peterson also said Blaine Harbor offers other boating safety resources such as a harbor newsletter with more information and a year round kids life jacket loaner program through the Blaine Harbor office. “We encourage people to get involved with this year’s safe boating week either in-person or through virtual resources,” he said. “That way they can be better equipped to have a fun and rewarding adventure on the water.”

Suicide prevention workshops open for Blaine teens and adults By Grace McCarthy Blaine chaplain’s office The Gathering Place, local nonprofit Community Assistance Program (CAP) and Whatcom Family and Community Network are part-

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“It really excites us because it’s going to be adults and teens. We’re hoping that the teens in the community see, ‘These adults came out on their Saturday to be here to receive this training and they’re doing this because they care. So maybe I can trust these adults and reach out and share my heart without judgment,’” said Joe Zaccaria, executive director and mental health coach at The Gathering Place. “That’s the most powerful thing that can happen.” Organizers will offer a trusted adult workshop on Saturday, June 25 that will follow-up training for adults who attended the June 11 class. Local youth will lead the free,

two-hour class to teach adults how to better help struggling teens and what teens need from trusted adults. Two trusted adult classes will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at CAP’s building June 25. Registration is limited to 35 people per class. Zaccaria said event organizers are looking for counselors that can attend the meetings for anyone who wants to speak with counselors during the event. The counselors can be school support staff, school prevention interventionists, student assistance specialists, school counselors and other mental health professionals with training. Counselors who want to help can contact Zaccaria at 360/217-9114 or Blainechaplain@outlook.com. “When I saw this program, it was another opportunity to bring something to Blaine so that folks in Blaine don’t have to travel somewhere else to get the training and there’s no obstacle for young people who want to participate,” he said. To register for the classes, visit wfcn.org/youth-mental-wellbeing-calendar. People can also register by calling or emailing Whatcom Family and Community Network program coordinator Kristin Danielson at 360/7381196 or info@wfcn.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800/273-8255 or text the crisis line at 741-741. The free, confidential hotline is available 24 hours and available in English and Spanish.

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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

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: 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

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: 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

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ELLEN SUSANNE HUNTER, Deceased. No. 224-00498-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Robert Olson The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: May 10, 2022 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: May 19, 2022 Name of Personal Representative: ADAM BURTON GOAD 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: May 10, 2022. AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Personal Representative: ADAM BURTON GOAD

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Legal IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Matter and Estate of: GARRY ROSS MONTGOMERY, Deceased. No. 21-4-00962-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Publication of Notice to Creditors: May 19, 2022 Personal Representative: JENNIFER C. MONTGOMERY, Presented by: WHATCOM LAW GROUP, P.S. Roger L. Ellingson, WSBA #19292 Attorney for Personal Representative Casie C. Rodenberger WSBA 54348 PO Box 1258 / 289 H Street Blaine, WA 98231-1258 (360) 332-7000; Fax: (360) 332-6677

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Sheriff’s Reports May 5, 5:36 p.m.: Domestic order violence on Birch Bay Drive. May 5, 11:11 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Portal Way, Custer. May 6, 8:06 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Halibut Drive. May 6, 9:02 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Dory Court. May 6, 10:14 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on Harborview Road. May 6, 10:19 a.m.: Domestic physical on Bridger Road. May 6, 8:38 p.m.: Hit and run on Birch Bay Drive. Suspect arrested. May 7, 11:17 a.m.: Domestic physical on Blaine Road. May 7, 1:45 p.m.: Hit and run on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 7, 3:04 p.m.: Parking problem on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 7, 5:25 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Blaine and Arnie roads. May 7, 7:23 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. May 7, 10:01 p.m.: Fireworks on Jess Road, Custer. May 8, 5:25 p.m.: Domestic order violence on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Suspect arrested. May 8, 5:38 p.m.: Civil problem on Glendale Drive. May 9, 4:13 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Badger Road, Custer. May 9, 9:29 a.m.: Domestic verbal on California Trail. May 9, 12:11 p.m.: Theft on Cambridge Loop. May 9, 1:48 p.m.: Neighborhood

dispute on Loft Lane. May 9, 3:15 p.m.: Vandalism on Salish Road. May 9, 4:28 p.m.: Harassment on Valley View Road. May 9, 5:37 p.m.: Theft on Birch Bay Square Street. May 10, 6:03 a.m.: Suspicious

May 7, 12:01 a.m.: Vehicle prowl and theft on Semiahmoo Parkway. May 7, 9:47 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on 3rd Street. May 7, 5:30 p.m.: Order violation on Runge Avenue. May 8, 1:06 a.m.: Fourth-degree assault on 10th Street. May 8, noon: Theft on Mary Avenue. May 8, 3:15 p.m.: Hit and run on Peace Portal Drive. May 9, 5:22 p.m.: Fire hydrant parking violation on Ludwick Avenue. May 9, 9:12 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on Runge Avenue. May 10, 2:41 p.m.: Civil matter on Boblett Street. May 10, 4:09 p.m.: Vehicle collision injury on Bell Road. May 11, 3:11 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle on 2nd Street. May 11, 4:39 p.m.: Assist citizen

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Kindergarten Registration: Now through May 30. For children with birthdays between September 1, 2016 and August 31, 2017 and living in the Blaine school district boundaries. Visit the information page at blainesd.org and complete the online registration. Info: bpsregistrar@blainesd.org. 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.

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person on Birch Bay Drive. May 10, 2:47 p.m.: Civil problem on Jess Road, Custer. May 10, 7:03 p.m.: Theft on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 11, 12:04 a.m.: Trespass on Semiahmoo Parkway and Shintaffer Road.

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on Peace Portal Drive. May 11, 4:41 p.m.: Civil issue on H Street. May 11, 7:13 p.m.: Automobile collision on Alder Street. May 11, 10:58 p.m.: Criminal traffic stop on Peace Portal Drive. May 11, 11:07 p.m.: Drugs investigation on Peace Portal Drive. May 12, 9:30 a.m.: Theft on Runge Avenue. May 12, noon: Theft on Puffin Place. May 12, 1:10 p.m.: Residential burglary on Peace Portal Drive. May 12, 9:40 p.m.: Eluding a police officer on Peace Portal Drive. May 13, 2:52 p.m.: Criminal trespass on Madison Avenue. May 13, 6:52 p.m.: Death investigation on Osprey Road. May 13, 9:35 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street.

Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Gardening trivia. Info: thevaultwine.com.

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Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 27, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Mary Ellen Lykins and Craig Adams. Info: thevaultwine.com.

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Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 20, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Adrian Clark. Info: thevaultwine.com. Lincoln Park Ivy Removal: Sunday, May 22, 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. 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. Paint and Drink: Wednesday, May 25, 6–8 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Paint a scene from Birch Bay under the direction of local artist Doug Parent. $30 includes all supplies. Reservations: 360-477-0817 or dougparent@live.com. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com.

Explore the Shore With A Naturalist: Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m., Birch Bay State Park. Meet at the BP Heron Center. Identify different organisms and body parts/adaptations that help them survive, relate organisms to the food web and have fun finding cool creatures on the beach! Info: fobbsp. org. Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour: Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., More than 25 artists and craftspeople offering their work at 21 locations around the island. For a list of artists, locations and map, visit lump-island.com.

Blaine By The Sea Art Studio Tour: Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free event showcasing the art of 30+ local artists in their studios and other Blaine locations including Atwood Farm Brewery, Living Pantry, Blaine Welcome Center, GLM Winery, Blaine Boating Center, Peace Arch State Park, Peace Arch City Cafe, Semiahmoo Resort and The Vault Wine Bar. For a complete list of artists and their locations visit: blainebythesea.com/ARTtour. Blaine Community Theater Performance: Sunday, May 29, 1 and 4 p.m., Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Presenting “The Shop Around the Corner,” a reader’s theater radio play. Info: blainecommunitytheater.com. Gold Star Mothers’ Memorial Arbor Dedication: Sunday, May 29, 1 p.m., Moles Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale. Laying of wreaths and dedication by representatives of Daughters of the American Revolution. This dedication coincides with the “Avenue of Flags” display of 1,850 veterans’ flags.

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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.

Memorial Weekend Veterans Tribute: Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., the Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Free coffee and discounts on hotdogs for all veterans. Live music and boutique sale. All are welcome.

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The Bridge Food Distribution Program: Fridays 3:30–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome. CAP Clothing Bank: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. 508 G Street. The Community Assistance Program clothing bank is now located in the basement of the CAP Center providing free clothing and linens. Donations accepted only during open hours or by special arrangement. Info: blainecap.org or 360/392-8484. The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m, The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Donations by appointment, call 360/366-8763. Meals on Wheels: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up one hot and six frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040.

Precipitation: During the period of May 8-15, 1 inch of precipitation was recorded. The 2022 yearto-date precipitation is 16.5 inches.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Meetings: Mondays 6:30–8 p.m., CAP Center, 508 G Street, Blaine. A support group for parents of adult children dealing with addiction, but open to anyone (18 or older) seeking to learn a better way to help an addicted love one. Evidence-based, structured curriculum and offer peer support at no cost. Info: palgroup.org or email Bev and Dave at wamillards@comcast.net.

Temperature: High for the past week was 64°F on May 14 with a low of 42°F on May 9. Average high was 54°F and average low was 51°F.

Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum: Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Free, donations welcome. Info: 360/371-3558.

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Blaine Art Studio Tour reopens call for artists Local artists who missed the deadline to sign up for Blaine’s new art studio tour will have a second chance to showcase their work to the public. Blaine Art Studio Tour organizers have announced they are reopening the call for artists to include Semiahmoo Resort for the Saturday, May 28 and Saturday, June 25 art studio tours. Those who join will be able to show off their talent and join the lineup of over 30 artists. The upcoming tours will take place at locations throughout Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo

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WSDOT reopens North Cascades Highway State Highway 20, which connects Whatcom and Skagit counties with eastern Washington, reopened May 10 after Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews worked for six weeks to clear the road of snow. WSDOT announced on Twitter May 9 that North Cascades Highway would open at 10 a.m. May 10. The highway is Washington’s northernmost mountain pass and connects the Skagit Valley with Methow Valley through North Cascades National Park. Every year WSDOT closes SR 20 around mid-November for the winter and typically reopens the mountain pass in early May. Last year, the road closed November 10.

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Winter recreationists can still access the closed portion of the highway during winter. WSDOT asks hikers, skier and snowmobilers to park in designated parking areas to allow plow drivers space to clear snow around the closed road’s access gates. WSDOT crews began clearing the road March 28, which consists of clearing some eight feet of snow and repairing damaged portions of the road. “It was a weird season with more snow at the end than we had in the beginning, but the clearing team stayed persistent,” a WSDOT spokesperson wrote on Twitter. “How about some applause for the hard working crew!”

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Whatcom County Covid-19 cases considered low by CDC Whatcom County Covid-19 cases have been in the CDC’s low community level rating for the past week. The CDC advises residents in low transmission areas to get tested if they have Covid-19 symptoms and stay updated with Covid-19 vaccines. There were 449 Covid-19 cases reported in Whatcom County the week of May 7, which is 26 cases fewer than the previous week, according to Whatcom County Health Department data. This is the first time county cases have decreased since the first week of April, when 112 cases were reported. Whatcom County currently has a weekly case rate of 197 cases per 100,000 people. There are now 299 Covid-19 deaths in Whatcom County. The hospitalization rate over the past week was seven hospitalizations per 100,000 people. In Blaine, 166 Covid-19 cases, eight hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported in the past three weeks (between April 27 and May 17). Blaine schools had 20 Covid-19 cases during the first week of May, with three cases at Blaine Primary School, three cases at Blaine Elementary School, six cases at Blaine Middle School and eight cases at

Blaine High School. Blaine schools had 39 cases in April. The health department publishes an in-depth Covid-19 report every month. In the report published May 13, which covers April 1-30, Covid-19 cases increased to an average of 43 new cases per day. In March, the daily average was 18 new cases per day. However, this number could be higher as at-home antigen test results have become more popular and are not reported. Despite the increase, numbers remained lower than the Omicron peak in mid-January, when the county was seeing 527 cases reported per day. In April, the death rate remained ‘relatively low’ with six deaths reported, according to the health department. For comparison, there were 49 deaths in January and eight in March. One death was a woman in her 50s and another a man in his 70s, while the other four were two men and two women 80 years and older. There were also 35 Covid-19 hospitalizations in Whatcom County in April. The CDC’s community transmission levels for Whatcom County can be found at bit.ly/3xV6QhO. County health department data is available at bit.ly/3KdiRBS.

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Underground Owl Hot Sauce spotted around Blaine By Hannah Cross Spotted Owl Farm is family-owned and operated out of Blaine by owner Doug Cross. The farm produces fresh “farm to bottle” Underground Owl Hot Sauce made from peppers grown at their farm. The farm opened in 2017 when Cross and his brother, Alex, decided to bring locally-grown, organic produce to the Blaine community. Cross said while Alex has since moved onto other things, Cross and his family continue to

grow exceptional produce to supply restaurants as well as friends and neighbors. Cross said the idea to make the hot sauces first came about in 2018 when he and his family decided to take the extra peppers they hadn’t sold that season and make small batches of hot sauce to give as Christmas gifts. “Pretty soon friends and neighbors were clamoring for the sauce at the beginning of 2019,” he said. “So we decided to start selling them so we could share it with others.” Cross began selling the hot

sauces at the end of March this year and he said so far the community has given him lots of positive feedback. Underground Owl Hot Sauce comes in four flavors that all have similar hotness levels. The flavors are Doug’s Signature Fresno, Pineapple Peach Secret Sauce, Granny en Fuego and D’s Double. “These hot sauces are meant for everyone,” he said. “We don’t have a heat gauge on the bottles because they are all similar in hotness level and meant to be enjoyable for anyone who wants to try them.”

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Cross said what sets the locally-grown hot sauce apart from others is that it is not fermented. The fresh hot sauce is vinegar based to lower the PH level of ingredients to a shelf-stable level. Fresh hot sauce usually has less salt content because the fermentation process requires salt, he said. Cross said the fermentation process takes time, from one to five years, whereas fresh sauce is ready to eat right after it’s made. “The ingredients come right off the fields and are turned directly into hot sauce,” he said. “I like to hold on to the bottles for a few weeks before selling them. It helps

all of the flavors meld together.” Those interested in purchasing the hot sauces can either buy them online at spottedowlproduce.com, or at Beach Cat Brewing Co., Semiahmoo Resort, The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, Hill’s Chevron, Fringe Brewing Co. and Bellingham Cider Company. Cross said he hopes to get the hot sauces into more local stores and restaurants soon. He encourages those who want to learn more about the hot sauces to email him at spottedowlfarm@gmail.com. Doug Cross is not related to the reporter.

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