Birch Bay man charged with child rape while in prison for child porn, messaging minors

A 34-year-old Birch Bay man who is incarcerated for child pornography and sending sexually explicit messages to minors has now been charged on suspicion of raping a child in Everson over a decade ago.

Troy Allan Pike pleaded guilty in Whatcom County Superior Court last March for using Instagram to send sexually explicit images and messages to minors in Louisiana in 2018 as well as having child pornography on his phone.

Pike was sentenced in July to 4.5-years at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell for two counts of communication with a minor for immoral purposes and one count of first-degree possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. He was also required to serve three years of probation and register as a sex offender, according to Whatcom County Superior Court records. Upon learning of Pike’s conviction, a woman contacted Everson Police Department last August and said Pike, who was known to her family, assaulted her in 2005 or 2006. The woman, who was about 10 or 11 years old at the time, told police she was asleep in her bedroom when Pike, who was then about 16 or 17 years old, assaulted her, according to Whatcom County Sheriff Office’s declaration in support of arrest. An unidentified person watched the assault, according to the police report.

In early January, the Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office determined probable cause existed to file charges for first-degree child rape, which holds a maximum penalty of life in prison and/or $50,000. Pike was extradited from Connell to Whatcom County on March 7. His arraignment hearing is scheduled Friday, March 17.

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or sexual violence, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) 24-hour hotline is available at 360/715-1563 or 877/715-1563.

Brigid Collins Family Support Center, a Bellingham-based nonprofit working to end child abuse, can be reached at 360/734-4616 and brigidcollins.org.

Lummi Victims of Crime has a 24-hour helpline at 360/312-2015.

The National Domestic Violence Helpline operates a chat line at thehotline.org/help.

Crew Connections set for Saturday, March 18

Commercial fishing vessel captains and owners will be recruiting new crew members to help with the summer fishing season from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at Bellingham Dockside Market. Those interested are encouraged to bring their resume and ask questions.

Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition and Foundation is hosting the networking event, Crew Connections, in partnership from the port of Bellingham and Bellingham Dockside Market. Crew Connections will take place at the Fishermen’s Pavilion, 2599 S. Harbor Loop Drive in Belling- ham. Informational brochures about being a crewmember on a gillnet fishing vessel, purse seine and fishing tender are available on whatcomworkingwaterfront.org.

The dockside market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18 at Squalicum Harbor. The market sells fresh seafood and has a cooking demonstration.

The Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition is made up of over 135 members from various maritime sectors to promote the vitality and economic benefits of the maritime industry in Whatcom County, according to a press release on Crew Connections.

42nd district legislators to host town hall in Ferndale

State senator Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) and state representatives Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) and Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham), all of the 42nd Legislative District, will hold a town hall in Ferndale 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, March 18. The town hall will be in person at Ferndale High School, 5830 Golden Eagle Drive.

People are encouraged to submit questions ahead of the town hall at bit.ly/3Ji0TzP.

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NO. 23-4-00227-37. PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE:

Lee Grochmal

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

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: PAULA MARIE BROILES, Deceased.

No. 23-4-00239-37. NOTICE TO CREDI-

TORS. Judge Evan P. 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:

March 13, 2023 with Clerk of Court:

Date of First Publication: March 16, 2023

Name of Administrator: CINDY MAXWELL

Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262

Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550

Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com

DATED: March 13, 2023

AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262

Attorney for Administrator: CINDY MAXWELL www.averyelderlaw.com

Judge David

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: March 8, 2023 with Clerk of Court:

Date of First Publication: March 16, 2023

Name of Personal Representative:

ROBERT HELMSTETTER

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: March 8, 2023.

AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262

Attorney for Personal Representative: ROBERT HELMSTETTER

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ROSALIE VIRGINA FRASER (AKA VIRGINA FRASER), Deceased. No. 23-4-0019937. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Evan P. Jones

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors:

February 27, 2023 with Clerk of Court:

Date of First Publication: March 9, 2023

Name of Personal Representative: STEPHANIE MCSORLEY Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262

Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229

Telephone: (360) 325-2550

Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com

DATED: February 27, 2023

AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.

STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262

Attorney for Personal Representative: STEPHANIE MCSORLEY

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom

In Re the Estate of Julia Estella Tebay Caplinger, Deceased. NO. 23-4-00227-37. PROBATE NOTICE

TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE:

Lee Grochmal

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 First Publication:

March 16, 2023

Personal Representative:

Wayne Holmes Caplinger 1278 Chuckanut Drive Bellingham, WA 98229

Attorney for the Personal Representative:

Katti Esp

301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225

Address for Mailing or Service:

Katti Esp

301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225

Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 23 4 00227 37