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Blaine Harbor bustling with summer activities Raft race returns to Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival By Grace McCarthy
(See Festival, page 2)
s Blaine Harbor was vibrant with summer activities on July 26. The harbor has been noticeably busy as people take advantage of the extensive trail system around the harbor, jump off Jorgensen Pier, catch a ride on the Plover to Semiahmoo, grab a bite to eat at Alaska Wild Fish and Chip Co.’s food truck and play at the pirate playground in Blaine Marine Park. Photo by Grace McCarthy
City’s public works director suddenly resigns By Grace McCarthy The city of Blaine’s public works director Bernie Ziemianek abruptly resigned July 12, submitting his resignation letter the day he left. Interim city manager Dave Wilbrecht said Ziemianek left the city for personal reasons. On July 12, Ziemianek sent a one-sentence resignation letter to Wilbrecht. “Effective at the close of business day (Tuesday, July 12, 2022), I hereby resign my position as public works director for the city of Blaine,” he wrote. Gary McSpadden, maintenance and operation supervisor for the city’s public works department, will serve as the acting public works director until someone
is hired permanently. McSpadden was hired with the city in December 2021 and spent most of his career doing underground pipeline work for Sedro-Woolley’s Snelson Inc. Wilbrecht said it’s hard to tell how long searching for a new director will take. City staff are researching recruiting firms to potentially bring in front of city council, but hiring a firm would be an added expense likely paid from existing savings in the payroll. For reference, council recently approved a $25,000 contract for a new city manager. “It’s an important job,” Wilbrecht said. “We need to fill it, the sooner the better.” (See Resignation, page 9)
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It’s that time of year for Blaine residents to uncover their pirate swords and eye patches: Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival returns Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 in Blaine Harbor. Among festival highlights, the Prestigious George Raft Race will make a comeback this year. The maritime-themed festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 6 and August 7 at Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Pirate Daze will take place alongside the festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 6 at Blaine Marine Park. “It’s back. That’s such a big deal after being two years gone,” said Carroll Solomon, this year’s festival event coordinator, when asked what she’s most excited about. “It’s been a struggle to connect with people. But now that we’re up and running, it will be easier for next year.” The family-friendly weekend will kick off with arts, crafts, a scavenger hunt, a model boat display and food vendors all day at the boating center. The Prestigious George Raft Race will start at 12 p.m. August 6 outside of the boating center. Participants are invited to put together a homemade raft out of anything that floats such as lumber or empty milk jugs. More than one person can be on a raft but everyone should wear a lifejacket, Solomon said. Winners will be honored with a perpetual trophy. At Pirate Daze, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) will host a mermaid booth, face painting, arts and crafts, and pirate sword playing before ending with a balloon fight around 1:45 p.m., BBBPRD2 director Heather Lindsay said. Festival participants are encouraged to wear their best pirate costume to the free events. Hot dogs, chips and a drink can be purchased for $1 each. Pirate Daze will also feature a 30-minute Blaine Community Theater “Pirates of Penzance” performance and water balloon show. “I’m looking forward to seeing the community theater performance,” Lindsay said. “The energy they bring to the event is fantastic.” The Historic Plover ferry will offer passengers rides between Blaine Harbor and
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can enjoy arts, crafts, food vendors, scavenger hunt and the model boat display. A pet contest starts 1 p.m. at the boating center. People can present their pet by having the animal do tricks, tell stories about the pet or dress it up, Solomon said. Buskers will perform old sea shanties around noon during the festival, Solomon said. Tall ship Lady Washington will not return to the festival this year, according to the chamber’s website. For more information about the events, visit blainechamber.com and bbbparkandrec.org.
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Whatcom County sports radio announcer Dick Stark dies at 88 Whatcom County sports radio announcer and businessman Dick Stark died July 18 in Bellingham. A lifelong Bellingham resident, Stark spent six decades as the voice of Whatcom County sports. He was 88. Stark graduated from Bellingham High School and Western Washington State College, which later became Western Washington University, according to a Puget Sound Media March 2021 tribute. He took his first job with KENYAM radio and then moved onto KPUG-AM, where he worked from 1962 to 2018 and became the voice of football and basketball for Whatcom high schools and WWU. Stark also worked as an advertising sales executive and account manager for KPUG-AM. He served in the U.S. military in the late-1950s.
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National Night Out returns August 2 National Night Out will offer community members a chance to meet the law enforcement officers and first responders who serve them. The event will be held 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2 near the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park after two years of being held as a parade during the pandemic. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) will host the event with WCSO, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue and Phillips 66 in attendance. Families may take photos with law enforcement and first responder vehicles. Free hot dogs, cotton candy and popcorn will be available to the first 100-125 people at the event, said Danielle Gaughen, Birch Bay chamber executive director. Free goody bags will be available to the first 100 kids. While there won’t be an official parade route, Gaughen said the emergency vehicles may leave the park with lights and sirens on. “National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community,” the National Night Out website reads. “It provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.” Over 16,000 communities in the U.S. celebrate the national
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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, 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
Primary election voting closes August 2
s Whatcom County registered voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 2 to drop off their ballots in a ballot drop box, such as the one pictured at North Whatcom Fire and Rescue’s station on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Ballot drop boxes are also located at Blaine Library and Custer Elementary School. People may vote by mail as long as their ballot is postmarked no later than Election Day – the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office encourages people to check the drop box’s last collection time. Voters can check if the auditor’s office received their ballots by visiting votewa.gov. Registering to vote and updating registration can be done at the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue. Over 17,300 Whatcom County ballots were turned in as of July 25. Photo by Grace McCarthy
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Editor’s note: Additional political support letters may be found on our website at thenorthernlight.com. The first political letters submitted for each candidate were printed. The Editor: A vote for Ben Elenbaas for the state senate means you are paying attention. The community is being held hostage by rising crime (from 2019 to 2021 aggravated assault up 38.9 percent, robbery up 67.9 percent, vehicle theft up 59 percent), policies that make it impossible to staff corrections and law enforcement jobs, and lack of space at the Whatcom County Jail allowing recidivism to go unchecked. The ongoing battle on the Cherry Point industrial area threatens far more than the 3,220 jobs there. When my family member was offered refinery employment, we celebrated like winning the lottery. Where else locally can someone earn an average wage of over $110,000? However, misguided governmental actions have the potential to drive out jobs and harm the less fortunate among us most with astronomical energy prices. We need a senator who will stand up for the people, who is willing to get rid of the politics and actually solve issues. Ben Elenbaas knows the importance of a safe Whatcom County for the public at
large, for employment and tax revenue opportunities like the Cherry Point industrial area, and for preventing/responding to a crisis like the Nooksack River flooding. His educational background (bachelor’s degree in natural sciences and minor in environmental studies) brings understanding of how to protect the environment while providing jobs and safe homes. Ben’s unique life experience of farming the land, employment as a refinery operations foreman, and elected Whatcom County Council service offers well-rounded knowledge and understanding of the people and the needs of the 42nd legislative district. As a mother and small business owner with a love of Whatcom County land and the community who lives on it, I urge you to vote by August 2 for Ben Elenbaas for the state senate, 42nd district. Nicole Gitts Spaur Bellingham The Editor: When senator Doug Ericksen passed away last December, it was very shocking and many wondered who would take his place. I had had the privilege of working for Ericksen on several campaigns and in Olympia as his session aide one year. So I
was very interested to see who would serve next as senator. When Simon Sefzik was appointed to serve as senator by Whatcom County Council in January, many people wondered how it would go. A 22-year-old serving as senator? I even had friends from Olympia contacting me, asking what was going on. Through a series of events, I ended up working remotely as a session aide for senator Sefzik in the 2022 session. I got to see first hand his uncompromising character, strong work ethic and amazing speaking skills in action on the senate floor, in senate committee hearings and in our community. As you decide whom to vote for in the primary election, I ask you, as he puts it, to not judge him by his age, but by his character and the quality of his work. I’m not asking for you to blindly support Simon, but that you give him a hearing. Come and meet him at one of his events, or give him a call at 360/201-7610, hear what he has to say and judge for yourself. I don’t think you will be disappointed. Melodie Kirk Sumas Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m. Info: blainepc@cityofblaine.com. Info for joining Zoom meetings: bit.ly/2CiMKnk.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info and virtual meeting link: blainesd.org. North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 11 a.m., Station 61 at 9408 Odell Road and via Zoom. Info: nwfrs.net.
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Blaine school district 4-year budget forecast projects $14 million deficit Staff reductions necessary if enrollment remains low, Granger says By Ian Haupt The Blaine school board adopted a budget for the 2022-23 school year during its July 25 regular meeting that included a budget forecast for the district’s expenditures exceeding its revenues to a point where, by 2026, it will have a $14 million deficit. As state law requires a district to balance its budget before each upcoming school year, the Blaine school district will need to make adjustments this school year that could include staff reductions if enrollment is as low as projected. Blaine school district finance director Amber Porter led a public hearing on the district’s 2022-23 budget during the board meeting. Porter went through the district’s five funds and broke down how she laid out next year’s budget and forecasted future balances. Two community members attended the meeting.
Porter used a projected enrollment of 2,085 students, based off May 2022 cohort sizes and past kindergarten levels, to budget for the upcoming school year. She mapped out the district’s general fund expenditures being $45.3 million, while its revenue and beginning balance were $40.5 million and $8.5 million. This would have the district’s ending school year balance at $3.7 million. Along with the upcoming school year’s budget, the district is required to submit a four-year budget forecast to the state. Porter said she interprets the state’s four-year forecast law, which took effect January 2017, as estimating the cost to continue at the district’s current service levels. With that as the benchmark, she forecasted the next three year’s – 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 – revenue and expenditures based on enrollment and staff levels remaining the same. It had the district spending
about $6 million more than its revenue, adding up to a total deficit of $14.4 million by 2026. While rising inflation rates have increased expenditures, Porter said the district’s drop in enrollment has not helped revenues. Enrollment peaked at 2,220 before the pandemic. It has declined to 2,085 since 2020. Porter said the school district still has enough staff to operate at pre-pandemic levels. This has added to costs, she said, but also left the district in a position to absorb 100 more students if they enrolled. Porter estimated one student accounts for at least $11,320 in current year revenue, plus about $3,000 in future years. “We will need to take a close look at our enrollment levels and how our operations fit with that,” Porter said. “Because we have not adjusted downwards when our enrollment adjusted downwards, we have a high staff level currently.”
Federal stimulus money has also padded the books the last two years, but the district has about $870,500 remaining. “I don’t know what the state will do as far as revenues,” Porter said. “This is not a Blaine-specific issue.” She said she’s been in meetings with business managers from different industries around the region who have shared their financing issues and are considering significant cuts. Board members and superintendent Christopher Granger discussed what actions could lower operating costs. They hoped for an increase in enrollment and current staff leaving positions that could go unfilled. Otherwise, Granger said staff reductions would be necessary. “I’m personally concerned about the mismatch between the revenues and expenditures being such a large discrepancy,” board (See School, page 7)
CITY OF BLAINE Information on how to listen 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 call in number or location may change.
Thursday, July 28 9:00am – Hearing Examiner: Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for Lincoln Mews
Monday, August 8 5:00pm – Study Session: Central Business District Zoning Updates and Timelines 6:00pm – City Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 9 8:30am – Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC) Meeting
Thursday, August 11 9:00am – Park and Cemetery Board Meeting
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WCLS circulation peaked in 2019, rebounding since pandemic By Ian Haupt Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) data shows circulation, which was growing before the pandemic, has rebounded since restrictions were lifted but has yet to get back where it once was. The Northern Light looked at circulation, internet use and cardholder data in Whatcom County to see the pandemic’s effect on library usage and compared Birch Bay, Blaine and overall county data to assess Birch Bay’s need for more library services. Overall, WCLS had about 49,550 active patrons as of April 26. Excluding Bellingham, that is 36.6 percent of the county’s
2020 population. WCLS physical circulation peaked in 2019 when over 1.9 million library items were checked out. The next highest was in 2012 at over 1.8 million. Circulation dipped in 2015 and 2016 to nearly 1.6 million, but the biggest drop-off was in 2020. Physical circulation dropped to 1 million; the lowest it’s been in over 15 years. It then jumped to nearly 1.5 million in 2021. Corresponding with the pandemic and subsequent dip in physical circulation, digital circulation peaked in 2020. WCLS saw 568,353 eBooks, eAudiobooks and other online resources checked out, which was a 28 percent increase. Electronic circulation dipped to 492,614
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in 2021, but remained higher than previous years before the pandemic. Free public WiFi is available from the parking lot of both Blaine and Birch Bay locations, but logins may have been affected by the pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, Blaine saw 6,549 and 8,885 total sessions respectively, while Birch Bay saw 1,359 and 2,972. Blaine saw 10,270 sessions in 2019 from inside the library and parking lot. Birch Bay’s WiFi began in spring 2020. Birch Bay In 2016, WCLS began making plans to build a library in Birch Bay. With a population of 8,413 at the time and forecasted to be 12,822 by 2036, the area needed library services more than the weekly bookmobile visits. According to WCLS, one industry benchmark for public library square footage calls for one square foot per capita. Based on Birch Bay’s 2020 population, the original proposed 7,600-squarefoot library project would have provided 0.7 square feet per capita. This was determined to be the largest possible on the site,
but failed to get full support from the community. WCLS data shows Birch Bay is underserved compared to other
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member Erika Creydt said. Board president Dougal Thomas said he agreed and asked Granger what work would be done in the next six to eight months so the next budget is balanced. Granger said the district will look to save as longstanding faculty, who earn higher wages, retire. Those positions will either be replaced with less experienced staff or, if possible, left open to be evaluated whether they are needed. He also said enrollment hasn’t dropped significantly enough in one grade level for a position to be absorbed. Enrollment losses have been spread through multiple grade levels. “Let’s say people don’t leave, because they love Blaine, what’s the plan?” Creydt said. Granger said the district will have to consider the impact of removing a position from a department and make those difficult decisions if necessary. “We would have to reduce positions based on where we can save the amount of money we have to get to a balanced budget,” he said. Granger said he hopes recent school events and productions will give people confidence that a
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Lots going on at the Bridge The Bridge Community Hope Center has been buzzing with activities this summer. Latitude 49 Resort Park hosted
its annual White Elephant auction in June and gave the $2,900 in proceeds to the Bridge. Rosemary Connors, of the Bridge, said
the donation was the most Latitude 49 has raised. “Their donation has helped meet the much-needed needs of the Bridge and keep the doors open this summer,” Connors said in an email to The Northern Light. The Bridge hosted its second annual Ladies Tea and Fashion Show on July 9. The sold-out fashion show highlighted clothing from the Bridge’s boutique, which offers gently-used clothing at affordable prices. Bellingham resident Abbigale Bott modeled clothing during the show. Bott, a 16-year-old cancer survivor, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma when she was 5 years old and has become active in the Bridge’s community, Connors said.
s Rosemary Connors, l., and Abbigale Bott at The Bridge Community Hope Center’s second annual Ladies Tea and Fashion Show.
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s The Bridge received a $2,900 check from Latitude 49 Resort Park’s White Elephant auction.
s The Bridge sold out its Ladies Tea and Fashion Show on July 9. The show featured clothing from the Bridge’s boutique. Photos courtesy Rosemary Connors
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areas in the county. Birch Bay has a population of 10,115 residents and grew by 20.2 percent in the last decade, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Birch Bay has 3,270 active patrons, which is 32.3 percent of its population. Those patrons accounted for about 5.3 percent of the library system’s circulation. The Blaine Public Library and weekly bookmobile in Birch Bay service the area. The Blaine library offers 31,465 items and is open 55 hours per week, while the WCLS bookmobile visits Birch Bay four hours per week and has 6,176 items. In eastern Whatcom County, two libraries serve a population of 8,853. The Deming library, with 28,332 items, is open 55
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Ziemianek’s resignation comes as several large-scale public works projects are expected to start. The $5 million sewer rehabilitation project east of I-5 was expected to start this summer but was delayed because of unforeseen setbacks; Wilbrecht said July 25 it had yet to go through the bidding process. McSpadden said in an email that public works is expected to start the demolition of old city hall in mid-August and, on June 27, city council approved a $220,000 emergency purchase of electrical equipment for an electrical feeder for McDonald’s and Taco Bell.
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pretty clear that it was both unsafe and interfered with traffic. The question mentioned speeding, texting or otherwise doing something that could contribute to the crash, but there’s also the things a driver fails to do. Respecting the speed limit and leaving your phone alone are bare minimum requirements for driving. The law actually says that compliance with speed requirements isn’t enough. It expects drivers to use “due care and caution” to avoid a crash. A good driver continuously scans for potential hazards, including cars backing up into the roadway, so there’s some responsibility for the driver on the road too. Each crash is unique, but they often have similarities. I won’t predict fault in a hypothetical crash, but in general the backing driver most likely will bear the primary responsibility. The goal though, is to avoid a crash altogether. If you’re the driver on the road, that might include allowing a driver backing out of an angled parking spot the room to get out, even if it means giving up your right-of-way and a few seconds of your day. Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In the matter of the Estate of ROY HENRY NOSELLA, Deceased. No. 22-4-0067437. NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.42.030) The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of filing a copy of this Notice with the Court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of this Court as are available on the date of filing of this Notice with the Court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent, and a Personal Representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed. Any person having a claim against the Decedent ROY HENRY NOSELLA must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided by RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the Notice Agent or the Notice Agent’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 Notice Agent’s Declaration and Oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Notice Agent mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 or 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate and nonprobate assets of the Decedent. The Notice Agent declares under the penalty of perjury under the Laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 29th day of June 2022, at Vancouver, BC, Canada. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 21, 2022 NOTICE AGENT: KARIN ANNE NOSELLA ATTORNEY FOR NOTICE AGENT: Mark W. Stowe, WSBA #16655 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Mark W. Stowe, Attorney Stowe Law PLLC 276 Boundary Bay Road P.O. Box 129 Point Roberts, WA 98281 Phone: (360) 945-0337 Email:stowelawpllc@outlook.com COURT OF NOTICE AGENT’S DECLARATION AND OATH: Superior Court of Whatcom County IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: LISA RONETT GILMORE, Deceased. No. 224-00666-37. 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: July 8, 2022 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: July 14, 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: July 8, 2022 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: CINDY MAXWELL www.averyelderlaw.com
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Don’t miss the opportunity to build dream home on amazing large quiet, private lot near Semiahmoo. Very few lots available in this neighborhood of mature waterfront, water view homes! Excellent crabbing, clamming not far from property! Close to Semiahmoo Resort: Inn and Spa, Private Arnold Palmer Golf Course, Moorage in the 300 slip Marina. Local shops, restaurants and services are available in nearby Blaine and Birch Bay! Minutes to the US/Canada Border and the I-5 with Seattle an hour and a half south and Vancouver under an hour north. This .40 acre lot won’t last long!
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Whatcom County rebates available for maintaining septic systems A “stitch in time saves nine” as the old saying goes and it holds true for septic systems too. Just like any other part of a house, septic systems need routine maintenance to stay in good working order. Finding and fixing minor problems before they turn into serious and expensive ones keeps the system working correctly, treating sewage properly and prevents impacts to local water quality. But people can’t fix what they don’t find. When a system is evaluated regularly, someone is more likely to catch problems early and when they are less expensive to fix. But evaluating and maintaining a septic system costs money. The Whatcom County Septic Maintenance Rebate Program can reimburse people for costs associated with a system evaluation, installation of operation and maintenance equipment or septic tank pumping. The septic rebate program is available for homeowners who own a private residence on a septic system in Whatcom County, and have completed septic system homeowner training through Whatcom County Health Department. Homeowners can apply for a rebate every three years. Information about rebate eligibility, the application process and program information can be found on the rebate program webpage at whatcomcounty.us/septicrebate. Septic maintenance rebates are offered through the Whatcom County Public Works Pollution Identification and Correction (PIC) Program. The Whatcom County PIC Program reduces fecal bacteria in creeks and marine waters through water quality monitoring, technical and financial assistance programs for landowners and community engagement. Visit the county’s website at bit.ly/3OYsQOK to learn more about water quality and actions residents can take for clean water. The program is partially funded by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Estuary Program Grant. Courtesy Whatcom County Public Works Natural Resources Division
OBITUARIES Gerald Anthony Bladies May, 12, 1936 – July 17, 2022
Gerald (Jerry) Anthony Bladies was born May 12, 1936 in Phillipsburg, NJ to Anthony and Genevieve Bladies. As a youngster he attended The Sister of Mercy School and was taught by nuns who, according to Jerry, showed “no mercy.” Jerry attended St. Phillip – St. James High School in Phillipsburg where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He graduated in 1955. Upon graduation, Jerry joined the Air Force. He spent his first 11 months of service in Texas, going through training before being sent to Labrador for a year. Finally, he was assigned to the Blaine Radar Station where he finished his 4-year duty. While there, he met the love of his life, Grace Seimears, and had no desire to move back to the east coast. Jerry and Grace married on December 26, 1959. They spent their entire 62 years of marriage in Blaine where they raised their three children. Jerry worked as a U.S. customs broker. Initially he was employed by both the Norman Jensen and Fritz Brokerage offices. Jerry began his career with Border Brokerage Company, Inc. on Feb. 2, 1972. He earned his customs broker’s license in 1974 and by 1976 he became part owner of the company. Jerry retired from Border Brokerage in 2002. Jerry had much love and appreciation for the beauty of the area and the community in which he lived. He spent 12 years serving on the Blaine City Council, and was mayor of Blaine for three years in the early 1980s. During this time, he assisted in the opening of the Semiahmoo Resort and got to walk the golf course with its designer Arnold Palmer. He, and Border Brokerage Company, were also major contributors to Blaine Marine Park during its development. Jerry also served for several years on the St. Anne’s Parish Council, and various other church committees. Upon retirement from Border Brokerage, Jerry became manager of the Blaine Food Bank, a position he held for the remainder of his life. While serving in this capacity, he was awarded The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 by President Obama. This award recognized Jerry for his “lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service.” Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Genevieve; his brothers Bronc, Bill, and Jim; sister-in-law Mary (Dolph) Hill; and nephew Dennis Hill. He is survived by his wife Grace, and their children; Tony (Shelli) Bladies, Pauline (Adam) Brown, and Cathie (Cary) Painter. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Bladies, sister-in-law Rose Bladies, honorary brother Bob Drake, nephews Bernie (Pat) Bladies, and Mike (Skye) Hill, and niece MaryLee Hill. Jerry is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. The family knows that Jerry would like to thank all of the dedicated volunteers and generous donors he worked with over the years at the Blaine Food Bank. The family would also like to thank the staff at Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt for the loving care they gave to Jerry during the final years of his life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Blaine Food Bank, PO Box 472, Blaine, WA 98231, or Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C St., Blaine WA 98230.
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Patricia “Patti” Comfort March 30, 1940–June 30,2022
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Patricia “Patti” Sivilla Sammons Comfort left this world with her eldest daughter, Taylor “Lynnde” Sammons by her side on June 30, 2022., exactly 49 years to the day that she had lost her only and most beloved son; Mark Evan Sammons to a tragic accident. Patti was born on March 30, 1940, to William and Sivilla Willson on the south side of Seattle. She spent her childhood, teenage years, and the beginning of her twenties in Seattle where she met her soulmate, Duane Paul Sammons, married him and had their three children. In 1969 Patti and Duane and their children, Taylor, Mark, and Stacey; moved to Bellingham. Here, she and Duane, who owned insurance agencies in Bellingham, would open their gift shop, Imperial Imports, on Holly Street. In the ’70s they divorced and two years later Patti would marry her second husband, Ron P. Comfort of Custer. Ron and Patti had a long marriage filled with RV travel, friends and her favorite sport, fishing. In 1996 Patti and Ron relocated to Ron’s hometown of Bennington, Kansas. After Ron’s passing in 2013, her family moved Patti and her little Shih Tzu, Jimmy, back home to where she lived with her eldest daughter in Birch Bay, near her favorite place, the sea. Patti dedicated her life to her family and in her spare time she volunteered at the American Legion Post 86 in Birch Bay and was able to spend priceless hours laughing and visiting with special friends. She spent time enjoying Facebook, gourmet cooking classes with her favorite grandchild; Aubrey, the theatre, cruises out in Bellingham Bay, dinners with large steaks, salmon, crab, oysters, dirty martinis and Seahawks games with friends. She will forever be missed for her generous smile, love of cooking, jazz music, many delicious recipes she would love to try out on her very grateful family and most of all her compassionate heart, wicked and sarcastic sense of humor, and unforgettable hugs & smooches. When you remember Patti, celebrate the good times you shared. Remember that life is fragile and fleeting. Love actively those dear to you, cherishing the smallest things whilst living to the fullest, like Patti is right now. Run and dance barefoot in the grass! Patti is survived by her two children, Taylor and Stacey; grandchildren Aubrey and Jon Kornelis, Kamron Sammons, Bradley and Evan Philpott, Donovan Peter; great-grandchildren Beaux “Boo” Kornelis and Kylie Larmer; nieces Donna, Lisa, Pandi, Cindi and Michelle; and nephews Ed, Kevin, Jared, Donavan and Jason. After services were held Thursday, July 20, 2022, she was laid to rest in Moles Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale.
Dolores Holleman
September 24, 1944 – July 20, 2022 Dolores was born on September 24, 1944 in Bellingham to Thorval and Emma Berge. She passed away in Bellingham, at Silverado Memory Care on July 20, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Dolores graduated from Blaine High School in 1962 and from Skagit Valley College in 1964. She married her high school sweetheart, Neal in 1964 and they made their home in Blaine. They welcomed two daughters, Teresa and Tamara. Together the family enjoyed traveling and supporting each other’s endeavors. Dolores was blessed with two grandkids, Jordan and Loran, who brought her so much joy. She was proud of all they have accomplished and of the people they have become. Dolores worked as a secretary at Blaine High School for 29 years. She was dedicated to the staff and students and was loved and respected by all she had contact with. Dolores is survived by Neal, her husband of 58 years; daughter Teresa (Rod) Goninan of East Wenatchee; daughter Tamara (Chris) Mastropoalo of Bellingham; grandson Jordan Kudsk of Puyallup; granddaughter Loran Goninan of Independence, Oregon; and brother Tom (Nancie) Berge of Bellingham. Our family would like to thank the Silverado family for the love and excellent care Dolores received over the past four years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dolores’ name to: Grace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1646, Blaine, WA 98231 or Dementia Support Northwest, 2950 New Market Street #210, Bellingham, WA 98225. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G Street, Blaine.
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Sheriff’s Reports July 18, 11:04 a.m.: Senile subject on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 18, 11:54 a.m.: Hit and run on Birch Bay Square Street. July 19, 1:40 p.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Drive. July 19, 2:29 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Harbor Drive. July 19, 4:10 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Sunburst Drive. July 20, 9:27 a.m.: Fraud on Birch Bay Drive. July 20, 4:02 p.m.: Behavioral health issue on Bayshore Drive. July 20, 4:56 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Salish Road. July 20, 8:09 p.m.: Counterfeit on Birch Bay Square Street. July 20, 9:35 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 20, 9:45 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 21, 4:07 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Bayvue Road. July 21, 8:41 a.m.: Death investigation on Cherry Tree Lane. July 21, 11:43 a.m.: Domestic physical on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 21, 5:05 p.m.: Sex offender registration on Custer School Road, Custer. July 21, 7:10 p.m.: Fireworks on Helweg Road.
July 21, 10:06 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Harborview Road. July 22, 12:01 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Bay Road and Clamdigger Drive. July 22, 12:30 p.m.: Trespass on Lincoln Road. July 22, 2:15 p.m.: Motor vehi-
Police Reports July 15, 10:11 a.m.: Welfare check on H Street. July 15, 2:46 p.m.: Behavioral health issue on Garfield Avenue. July 15, 3 p.m.: Fraud on Canvasback Road. July 16, 11 p.m.: Burglary on Garibaldi Court. July 16, 2:42 a.m.: Assist other agency on I-5 northbound. July 17, 6:40 a.m.: Domestic assault on F Street. July 17, midnight: Suspicious circumstances on H Street. July 17, 2:35 p.m.: Abandoned vehicles on 3rd Street. July 17, 11:30 a.m.: Harassment report on 15th Street. July 18, 12:12 a.m.: Juvenile runaway on Bayview Avenue.
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cle accident on Starfish Lane. July 22, 4:05 p.m.: Death investigation on Snohomish Road. July 22, 4:53 p.m.: Hit and run on Harborview Road and Birch Bay Drive. July 22, 6:37 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer.
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July 18, 7 p.m.: Theft on D Street. July 19, 2:31 p.m.: Theft on H Street. July 20, 12:39 a.m.: Physical dispute on Martin Street. July 20, 2:30 a.m.: Narcotics violation on 2nd Street. July 20, 2:30 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on 2nd Street. July 20, 7:51 a.m.: Burglary on Leighton Street. July 20, 10:17 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on Harbor Side Avenue. July 21, 3:12 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle complaint on 3rd Street. July 21, 8:11 a.m.: Verbal domestic dispute on Runge Avenue. July 21, 5:30 a.m.: Malicious mischief on H Street. Reports by Blaine Police Department.
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Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, July 28, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com. Music at The Vault: Friday, July 29, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Jim Marcotte. Info: thevaultwine.com. Tide Pool Exploration: Friday, July 29, 12–2 p.m., meet at the BP Heron Center. Enjoy Birch Bay State Park low tide walks with a naturalist. Learn what critters call this place home. Info: fobbsp.org. Movie Night: Friday, July 29, 9 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Playing a family friendly movie. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the movie on the big screen. Free popcorn. Info: bbbparkandrec. org. Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition: Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., on the beach near 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Preregistration open. Several categories for sand sculptures, awards, vendors. Info: birchbaychamber. com. Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration: Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Birch Bay State Park wildlife theater. Gather around the coals and fire to learn about baking in Dutch ovens. Biscuits and galettes at 10 a.m. and bread and fruit crisps at 3 p.m. Info: fobbsp.org. Old Settlers Festival: Friday and Saturday July 30 and 31, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Pioneer Park, Ferndale. Live music and entertainment, kids activities, beer garden. Car show Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., junior and grand parades 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in downtown Ferndale, Saturday evening dance at the barn 9 p.m.–midnight. Info: whatcomoldsettlers.com. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, July 30, 2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Please join Birch Bay State Park Rangers for this event geared towards children of all ages. Come explore Birch Bay State Park. Children will learn exciting and cool things about nature and protecting our parks. Info: fobbsp.org. Birch Bay Outdoor Movie: Saturday, July 30, 9 p.m., Birch Bay Vogt Library property, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch Back to the Future. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Rollback Weekend Car Show: Sunday, July 31, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Behind the Beach and Beach Cat Brewing Co., 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Preregistration open now. Enjoy classic cars, hotrods and more. Vote for the people’s choice award and be entered to win a Las Vegas getaway. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Birch Bay’s National Night Out: Tuesday, August 2, 5–8 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Kids and the community join local law enforcement and first responders for a night of fun and camaraderie. Hotdogs, cotton candy & popcorn served. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Senior Day In The Park: A Picnic With A Purpose: Wednesday, August 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Hovander Homestead Park, Ferndale. A resource fair and cookout for older adults and their families. Info: whatcomcoa.org or 360/733-4030. Blaine Chamber Luncheon: Wednesday, August 3, noon–1 p.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. A representative from Customs and Border Protection will be speaking. Info: blainechamber.com. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, August 4, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Animal kingdom. Info: thevaultwine.com.
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Movie Night at Birch Bay State Park: Friday, August 5, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Featuring: My Garden of 1,000 Bees about our native pollinators. Info: fobbsp.org. Music at The Vault: Friday, August 5, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Tea Seas Trio. Info: thevaultwine.com.
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3.8
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6.2
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Weather
Precipitation: During the period of July 18-24, no precipitation was recorded. The 2022 year-to-date precipitation is 20.0 inches.
Temperature: High for the past week was 80°F on July 20 with a low of 53°F on July 19. Average high was 68°F and average low was 62°F.
Everlasting Chocolate Therapy Performance: Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6, 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 7, 2 p.m., Blaine High School Black Box Theater, 1055 H street. See what became of some certain golden ticket winners since their visit to the chocolate factory. Presented by Blaine Community Theater and Blaine Community Theater Youth Spotlight. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, August 6, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Adults $7, kids under 6 $5. Info: 360/332-8040. “Make Waves” Vacation Bible Adventure: Saturday, August 6, 9 a.m.–noon, Valley Church, 1733 H Street, suite 260. Learn to make waves and share God’s love with the world around us. Exciting games, inflatable obstacle course and free Kona ice. Info and registration: vbspro.events//p/ events/vbablaine. Home Farm Summer Market: Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Home Farm U-Pick & Events, 8020 Kickerville Road. Over 50 vendors, tractor train, face painting, food vendors, live music, berry picking and more. Info: homefarm.farm. Pirate Daze: Saturday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine Marine Park. Have a swashbuckling good time at the pirate playground and sea-faring fun including a treasure hunt, pirate games, water balloon battle. Dress in your pirate costume for the costume contest. Sponsored by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Drayton Harbor Days: Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Arts, crafts and food vendors, kids games, model boat displays. Prestigious George Raft Race on Saturday at 12 p.m. Pet costume contest on Sunday at 1 p.m. Info: blainechamber.com. Crabbing 101: Saturday, August 13, 3 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Join Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn the rules and regulations of crabbing in Washington and the importance of rot cords on crabbing pots. Splash Days: Friday, August 12, 12:30 p.m., 3rd and Martin Streets. Celebrate the start of summer with fire hydrant sprinklers. Small kids must be supervised. Shoes recommended. Info: bbbparkandrecorg.
Ongoing Blaine Food Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.–noon. Delivery options available. Info:360/332-6350 or blainefood@hotmail.com. 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. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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