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s Friends of Blaine Library volunteers Sandra Bogen and Carol Macmillan welcomed participants to Pride in the Park on July 16. Whatcom County Library System hosted the event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at Blaine Marine Park. The event offered storytimes, jewelry, crafting, karaoke and other family-friendly activities. Photo courtesy Jonathan Jakobitz
Birch Bay man threatens to kill neighbors and security at Birch Bay Village By Ian Haupt A Birch Bay man is suspected of threatening to kill his neighbors and an on-duty security guard while carrying a knife at Birch Bay Village July 9. He stabbed the security podium, cut camera wires and later allegedly tried to avoid Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies, according to the affidavit of probable cause (APC).
WCSO booked Birch Bay Village resident Scott Brandon Peterson, 50, into Whatcom County Jail July 9 on suspicion of harassment, carrying a weapon, reckless driving and third-degree malicious mischief, according to jail records. Around 3:40 a.m. July 9, WCSO deputies responded to Birch Bay Village for a report of felony harassment. Witnesses reported a man, later identified as Peterson, walked up to the security podium
Rollback Weekend, Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Contest to return July 30-31 By Grace McCarthy Birch Bay will have something for everyone during its annual sand sculpture contest and Rollback Weekend car show on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31. New this year, Rollback Weekend participants have the chance to win two Las Vegas trips. The 39th annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Contest will start off the event-filled
weekend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30. Sand sculpture participants can pre-register for the free contest at birchbaychamber.com or register 9-11 a.m. on July 30 at the Birch Bay library property, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. In years past, sculptures have ranged from classic cars to detailed sea creatures. Sculpture judging will take place 1-3 p.m. before the 4 p.m. award ceremony at the library. Sand sculpture prizes will include a mini surfboard.
“I love the sand sculptures. There’s always creative designs,” said Danielle Gaughen, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce executive director. “I think it will be big this year and I’m excited to see what people have in store.” Local vendors and Friends of Birch Bay Library’s book sale will be outside of the library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music (See Events, page 3)
and told the on-duty security guard he was going to kill his neighbors. “You could be one of them,” Peterson said, according to the APC. Peterson allegedly held a folding-style knife in his hand while he made the threats and stabbed the outer wall of the podium. He also cut a surveillance camera wire, damaging it beyond repair, (See Threats, page 2)
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A Blaine man who sexually abused children for nearly two decades will spend at least 25 years in prison, with the possibility of life. Sergey Andreevich Kovalenko, 60, was sentenced July 12 in Whatcom County Superior Court to a minimum of 25 years in prison and up to a maximum of life. A jury convicted Kovalenko April 21 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 was given an indeterminate sentence, which means the Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board will decide whether more time will be added to his 25 years. The board will review his offenses, behavior in prison and whether it would be safe to release him back into the community late into his sentence. The standard sentencing range is 20 to 26.5 years, according to a Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Facebook post. The state recommended 26.5 years, but Whatcom County superior court judge Robert Olson sentenced Kovalenko to 25 years. According to court records, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Kovalenko in 2016 for suspicion of sexually assaulting multiple children known to him over a nearly two-decade period. It found he had sexually assaulted three girls from 1996 to 2015. The girls ranged from five to 15 years old. Kovalenko was arrested in June 2016 at a Ferndale elementary school where he worked as a janitor and later released on $20,000 bail. He had worked for Ferndale school district for 20 years, 19 of which were at the same elementary school, according to court records. One of the survivors 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
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according to the APC. Peterson left on foot, breaking two large pieces of glass in the street. Peterson then went to a friend’s house and told them he was going to kill neighbors and possibly himself, according to the APC. Deputies were unable to locate him at this time. Around 7 a.m., Peterson rode his motorcycle to the security gate and past the guard when the guard attempted to block the exit with a vehicle. Peter-
son rode around the vehicle and sped away as deputies returned. WCSO deputies spotted Peterson at the intersection of Grandview and Vista roads shortly after. According to the APC, Peterson recklessly drove off the roadway through the gravel parking lot to avoid deputies and a stop sign. Peterson was later taken into custody in Bellingham without further incident. He had a kitchen knife and folding knife in his possession, according to the APC. Jail records show Peterson is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail.
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Blaine man arrested after downtown Bellingham gunfire leaves two injured By Grace McCarthy A 27-year-old Blaine man was one of two men arrested in a downtown Bellingham shooting incident that caused non-life-threatening injuries to two people just after midnight July 17. Bellingham Police Department booked Brian Lucas Kilete, of Blaine, into Whatcom County Jail on July 18 on suspicion of first-degree firearm assault, driveby shooting, reckless endangerment and malicious mischief in the second and third degree. Kilete was released July 19, according to jail records. Bellingham police responded to two groups of people fighting in the alley parking lot behind the Underground Nightclub after midnight on July 17. Gawain Allen Orcutt, of Mount Vernon, allegedly was involved in a fight and knocked to the ground, wrote Claudia Murphy, public information officer for Bellingham Police Department, in an email to
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hurt her, records show. She said the abuse stopped once she told family members. “My whole childhood was erased for someone’s stupid pleasure. Whether he sits five, ten, twenty or life, it won’t change what happened,” one survivor said in her victim impact statement, according to court records. “I reported this because I didn’t
The Northern Light. After the fight, Orcutt retrieved a handgun from a SUV and fired it in the air before shooting a 42-year-old man in the foot at close range, Murphy wrote. Orcutt fired at a car occupied with bystanders before pointing his firearm at another car leaving the alley. Kilete appeared with a gun and began firing at Orcutt, a 20-yearold man who was standing with Orcutt and the departing vehicle. The 20-year-old was shot in the leg and then hid behind nearby cars with Orcutt. Both the 20-year-old and 42-year-man who sustained injuries were taken to St. Joseph Medical Center. The 42-year-old man was released from the hospital, Murphy wrote. Kilete fired into the crowd of at least four people, two occupied cars and other parked cars. Four cars were hit by gunfire, some of which were across the parking lot on Railroad Avenue, with estimated damage to be over $3,500. With the help of a K-9, Belling-
ham police found Orcutt walking downtown and arrested him for three counts of first-degree firearm assault. Orcutt will have drive-by shooting added to his charge because he retrieved his handgun from his vehicle, Murphy wrote. He was being held on $250,000 bail and released from Whatcom County Jail on July 19, according to jail records. When law enforcement arrived on scene, a Bellingham officer asked Kilete if he’d seen anything. Kilete responded, “I didn’t see shit. I just heard gunshots,” and told the officer he was in a car during the gunfire, Murphy wrote. Detectives found through video footage that Kilete was responsible for half of the gunfire and was identified as a regular patron of a nearby nightclub. Bellingham police arrested Kilete the next day without incident. Bellingham crime scene investigators found over a dozen shell casings from two weapons. Police found one handgun and are still looking for the other.
want him touching someone else.” Kovalenko asked the state Department of Corrections if he could pay a fine to avoid prison time, which investigators said in court documents showed he did not understand the situation or care about the harm he caused. He was convicted in 2004 for second-degree reckless endangerment/negligent driving. Kovalenko will be required to register as a sex offender if he is released from prison. The court imposed a sexual assault protection or-
der to protect the survivors for life. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or sexual violence, please call the DVSAS 24hour hotline at 360/715-1563 or 877/715-1563. 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. Brigid Collins Family Support Center, a Bellingham-based nonprofit working to end child abuse, can be reached at 360/734-4616 and brigidcollins.org.
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will play at the library and Beach Cat Brewing Co. throughout the weekend. A golf cart and bicycle poker run will go 1-3 p.m. The non-gambling, family-friendly run will take participants to six checkpoints in Birch Bay. Those with the best poker hands at the end will win a mini surfboard and prizes from local businesses. Participants can register at birchbaychamber.com/pokerrun or start at the Birch Bay Visitor and Information Center, 4819 Alderson Road in suite 103. An outdoor movie showing of Back to the Future will finish off the day at 9 p.m. on the library lawn. The movie is free, although a $5 donation is recommended. Rollback Weekend is expected to bring 100 to 125 cars to its Birch Bay car show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 31. The show will be behind The Beach and Beach Cat Brewing Co., at 7876 Birch Bay Drive. The car show winner of the people’s choice award will receive a trip for two to Las Vegas, and anyone 21 years and over who votes for the people’s choice winner will also be entered to win a trip. The two
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The Editor: Merideth Goodman and I are friends and we both serve on the board of Drayton Harbor Maritime. We both have white hair. But Merideth did not attend the Washington Trust meeting at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal. My name is Sunny Brown, and I did attend the meeting as shown in the July 14 issue of The Northern Light page 16 photo with Richard Sturgill and Alex Gradwohl. I have served as manager and volunteer coordinator of the Alaska Packer Museum at Semiahmoo Park for the last 21 years. Drayton Harbor Maritime (DHM) is a group of local citizens dedicated to preserving and promoting Blaine’s maritime history. We are responsible for maintenance and operation of the Plover and staffing of the Alaska Packers Museum. Currently, with the help of Steve Alaniz and Norm Walsh, we are restoring Bristol Bay gillnetter, NN59. Financial backing for this project comes from our community via donations. When complete, the vessel will serve local residents and visitors with
a sailing experience in Drayton Harbor. DHM Board and APA museum volunteers include Founding Director, Richard Sturgill, Mike Dodd, Ron Snyder, Meredith Goodman, Graham Hunter, Brad Bytnar, Gary Cordray, Sunny Brown, Bill Brooks, Brian Solomon, Leila Humphrey and Ellen Clothier. Sunny Brown Birch Bay The Editor: The Blaine Harbor Music Festival wants to express its sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to support us last week. The community (and The Northern Light) opened its arms and welcomed us back after a two-year break because of Covid-19. We were overwhelmed by your generosity and involvement. What had been envisioned as a recovery year turned out to be one of the most successful weeks that we have ever enjoyed. Your enthusiasm took our faculty and student groups to remarkable performance heights, and we are truly humbled by your
participation and encouragement. We are already in the initial stages of planning for the 2023 event spurred on by the feelings of gratitude for being a part of such a warm and caring community. For the board, faculty and staff of the Blaine Harbor Music Festival, Bryan Johnson, Pacific Arts Association Blaine The Editor: Last week, Cascadia Daily News carried an article about Bellingham’s new WinkWink store front and the FOX News reaction. The Bellingham Herald covered the story as it related to the Bellingham School District on Sunday, July 17. The public might like to know that across the nation there is a church related Our Whole Lives (OWL) program for 9-12 and 13-17-year-old youth, young adults (See Letters, page next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Stage 1 burn ban in effect through unincorporated Whatcom County Due to the warm weather conditions ahead and decreasing fuel moisture levels, Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office enacted restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County on July 16. Land clearing and yard debris burning must be discontinued and issued burn permits are suspended. Recreational fires will be allowed with the landowner’s permission. Recreational fires need to meet the following requirements: • Fires must be 25 feet from structures, timber and combusti-
ble materials. • Fires can only contain seasoned firewood or charcoal; • Fires must be contained in an enclosure no larger than 3-feetby-3-feet across, at least 16 inches tall and made of cement blocks, stones or steel. • Beach fires (where allowed) can be dug into an 8-foot-deep pit, surrounded by a 4-foot-high enclosure of rocks. • A charged garden hose or two 5-gallon buckets full of water must be next to the fire. • A shovel or rake capable of stirring and extinguishing the fire to
be on-site. • Recreational fires are allowed after dark, if attended by someone 16 years or older. • Fires must be attended until out cold. • No burning when winds exceed 7 mph. Violations of the burn restrictions may result in a minimum $250 fine. In addition, people who have a fire that escapes or needs to be extinguished by the fire department may be held financially responsible for fire suppression costs, as well as be criminally charged.
People must inquire about outdoor burning restrictions if their property lies within or are visiting property fire protected by Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a federal parks agency or forest agency. County residents in Point Roberts, Lummi Island and Sandy Point must check with fire districts for outdoor burning restrictions and outdoor burning permits. For questions, contact Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office at 360/778-5900 or visit whatcomcounty.us/firemarshal.
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communities safer and healthier places to live and work. Jonathan has shown a willingness to be an innovative leader and someone who listens to the many different voices in our county. We need his depth of experience and his integrity. Jonathan is the only candidate in this race who has earned the endorsement of both parties. We need more judges who understand that the core of an equitable justice system comes from our Constitution and the rule of law. Jonathan Rands, in my opinion, will be a judge who will ensure due process and will protect our Constitutional rights in the courtroom. I urge you to cast your vote for Jonathan Rands for judge. Dan Robbins Bellingham
because they don’t believe the truth will work in their favor. Representative Shewmake doesn’t need any favors. She’s running on her own very effective legislative track record, and she’s got my vote. Nancy Ging Bellingham
Kyle Christensen: bit.ly/3ILhV8w Kyle’s income comes entirely from his efforts versus his opponent’s household governmental unemployment support payments, ranging from $30,000 to $90,000. While taking the unemployment payments was completely legal, tough times call for a strong resolve to support those around you. Who is working harder for their income? By that example, who will most likely put in the most significant effort on our behalf to ensure our taxes are supporting Whatcom County? Kyle is a true servant leader. I am honored to call him a brother in Christ and friend. I endorse Kyle and ask that you vote for him on August 2. He has proven his commitment and service to the people of Whatcom County. Steve Nims Lynden
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and adults. The OWL program is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association and United Church of Christ and was developed together. It is also about consent, puberty, sexuality and respect for yourself and others. Everyone needs to share thoughts and questions about a lot of life issues. OWL is a program that stimulates thought and sharing as parts of society have really confused sexual identity “rules” and how they are personified. Between easy, confusing mass media messages and demanding social pressure, many people need and want a curriculum to enable discussion regarding human choice, responsibility and individualism. That is one reason that 58 percent of Washington voters passed Referendum 90 in 2020. WinkWink may have found a public niche for this kind of education. People should know that it is also available through many local churches. Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: Most voters don’t know who to vote for when it comes to judges. But we all know that there are certain qualities we expect in our judges – integrity, legal experience and accomplishment, fairness, and a good balance of both compassion and accountability. In short, we have a right to expect that our judges be the best the legal profession has to offer. I have had the opportunity to meet with all three candidates for Whatcom County District Court Judge this year and have found Jonathan Rands is head and shoulders above his opponents. For 20 years, Jonathan has been representing ordinary folks in our county’s district court, and in my view, he understands the challenges of making our
The Editor: In some quarters Simon Sefzik’s interim appointment to the state senate after the death of senator Doug Ericksen is being called a “political favor” to representative Sharon Shewmake, who is a contender for that senate seat in this year’s election. This sounds to me like a not-so-subtle attempt to undermine Shewmake’s reputation. I was in the audience when Whatcom County Council picked Sefzik, and that’s not how it looked to me. The county Republicans provided three candidates to choose among. Tawsha Thompson had even less political experience than young Sefzik. Ben Elenbaas refused to relinquish his county council position if he were appointed to the senate, stubbornly insisting he could do both jobs at the same time. Given the candidates’ responses to a common questionnaire, the council made the reasonable choice for a temporary caretaker till the current election. Voters, don’t be fooled. Beware of candidates who use falsehoods and innuendo as campaign tactics. The only reason to do so is
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The Editor: I am writing to support Kyle Christensen for state representative position 2. I have known Kyle for eight years and in that time, he has proven to live Philippians 2:3, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” He is extremely humble in his service opportunities and truly values others as more significant than himself. He has served as a sheriff’s deputy, volunteer firefighter, as mayor of Sumas for four years and now works as the Whatcom County flood recovery manager following the flood of 2021. He is a realtor and started Christensen Home Services where his whole focus is on others’ needs. In everything, Kyle works relentlessly to provide for his family and community. As a taxpayer, you can be assured that any dollar entrusted to Kyle will be returned many times over. Compare taxpayer dollar usage versus his Republican opponent in this 2022 race and see for yourself who is managing your hard-earned tax dollars better: (via the Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission website). Dan Johnson: bit.ly/3IPqv69
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County council requests further review of Covid-19 response By Ian Haupt Whatcom County Council requested during its July 12 meeting for BERK Consulting to provide data and review the scope of its report on the county’s Covid-19 pandemic response, after preliminary findings were presented to council in a previous meeting. Council unanimously passed a motion requesting BERK include broad data and reasoning for its health board recommendations as well as a motion stat-
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view. The review shows WUC could have had more trained staff and clearer roles of responsibility and authority between it and the health department. Former councilmember Rud Browne presented during the meeting and said WUC withheld information from council and delayed opening a free mass-testing center. The council submitted Browne’s comments to BERK for consideration. During a July 12 public works and health board committee meeting, councilmember Kaylee
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City council approves engineering design costs for Blaine Marine Park Shoreline Reconstruction Project By Grace McCarthy Blaine City Council unanimously approved for the city manager to create a contract with Blue Coast Engineering for engineering design services and construction oversight for the Marine Park Shoreline Reconstruction Project. The design services will not exceed $96,775 and the $900,000 project is already fully funded in the 2022 Park Capital Improvement Plan. Council approved the contract in the July 11 consent agenda, 5-0, with councilmembers Eric Davidson and Garth Baldwin excused. The shoreline reconstruction project will create about 1,000 feet of naturalized shoreline and improved habitat from the playground to Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility. The current shoreline provides little habitat and shoreline stabilization with concrete chunks that
were added in the ’60s, according to the city of Blaine’s website. Improvements will create better access to the shoreline through the development of four pocket beaches, which is consistent with the Wharf District Master Plan, a long-term development plan between the city of Blaine and Port of Bellingham for the area around Marine Drive. The project is separate from Blaine Public Works Department’s temporary repairs
near the old landfill site that eroded during the January 2021 king tide storm. Not much else was discussed during the 30-minute July 11 city council meeting as no action items were on the meeting’s agenda. It was David Wilbrecht’s first meeting as interim city manager. The next city council meeting, on Monday, July 25, has been canceled. Council meetings will resume Monday, August 8.
s The Blaine Marine Park Shoreline Reconstruction Project will improve about 1,000 feet of shoreline between the playground and Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility. Photo by Grace McCarthy
Give seal pups 100 yards of space, experts say By Cameron Sires With summer comes the annual seal breeding season and a cautionary message. From June to September, seal pups are often left alone at the shoreline, which may seem worrisome and urgent. However, experts say the best action is to stay away and call the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN), which can assist stranded, distressed and deceased marine animals. Victoria Souze, the WMMSN principal investigator, said fed-
eral law requires people to stay 100 yards away from seals. This is about 19 Toyota Camrys or roughly the length of a football field. Souze explained it is typical for pups to be left alone on the shoreline. “Seal pups cannot keep up with their mother when she’s out foraging for fish,” Souze said. “Plus, the pup doesn’t have the blubber layer yet to swim without getting cold and hypothermic.” The mom will leave the seal (See Seal pups, page 8)
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Heavy metal band, Mutiny Bay, plays at The Beach July 30 By Holly Redell-Witte The four band members of Mutiny Bay, a heavy metal band out of Bellingham, never miss a chance to joke around in that easy way people who have been together forever do; interesting since they’ve been together for just under a year. The universe was in the right place when they found each other. Vocalists and guitarists Eric Haven and Andy Beech have been together the longest. Haven moved to Whatcom County from California and started hearing Beech in clubs. “I glommed onto him and just knew I had to play with that maniac,” he said. They got together in 2008. Then they discovered drummer Tanner Scinocco who comes by his talent by birth – his mother sang and his dad played guitar in Death By Radio, making his choice inevitable. He knew from about age seven that drums were his thing. Next they needed a lead vocalist. Through a Craigslist ad, they connected with Bob McCormack and texted him to audition. He agreed, under one condition: They needed to wait until the Seahawks game was over. That, alone, would have cemented it as Seahawks fans themselves. Luckily, McCormack also had the talent – he played with Child Saint for a long time and does interesting things with his vocal range. “Yeah, I was in choir as a kid until I got too cool for that,” he said. The irony isn’t lost since he’s way cool for the high notes now. He migrated from New York by way of Los Angeles. Here I should say I had zero knowledge about heavy metal.
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By Cameron Sires Cabana Cuts, a new haircut studio that opened July 1, sits near the Birch Bay shoreline. The waft of salt water and the sound of birds chirping provides background noise for a haircut at the 7620 Birch Bay Drive studio. Cabana Cuts owner Lynnette Kramer has been a licensed hairdresser for 36 years and specialized in cutting hair for 25 years. She owned a salon studio and barber shop in Wenatchee, but this is her first shop in Birch Bay. Kramer prices haircuts at $25 for everyone. “I wanted to be a shop that was easy to get a haircut,” Kramer said. “I’m trying to be a casual, no-frills salon.” However, if a customer wants extra “frills” such as shampoo and styling, Kramer said that’s OK; it is just an additional cost. Kramer also provides wedding hair styling and updos starting at $45; braiding for $10 and up; deep conditioning treatments for $20; perms for $75; beard trims
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Irving D. Thom, Deceased. NO. 22-400675-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030). JUDGE: Evan P. Jones 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: July 21, 2022 Personal Representative: Ruth L. Thom 2204 Westcott Street 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. 22-4-00675-37.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Maria T. Rekers, Deceased. NO. 22-400169-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Robert E. Olson. 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: July 14, 2022 Personal Representative: Parry J. Rekers 14825 4th Place N.E. Duvall, WA 98019 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. 22-4-00169-37
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Kimberly Lynn McDaniel, Deceased. NO. 22-4-00643-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030). JUDGE: David E. Freeman 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: July 14, 2022 Personal Representative: Jackson Grant Snyder 5621 Poplar Place Ferndale, WA 98248 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. 22-4-00643-37
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ALLAN W. NOELL, Deceased. No. 22-4-00700-37. 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: July 15, 2022 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: July 21, 2022 Name of Personal Representative: BRIAN HEINRICH 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: July 15, 2022 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Personal Representative: BRIAN HEINRICH www.averyelderlaw.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
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING In Re the Estate of CAROL BETH RICARD, Deceased. No. 22-4-04331-5 SEA. 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: thirty (30) 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 (4) 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 non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Thursday, July 7, 2022 Personal Representative: Douglas Alan Ricard Address for mailing or service: c/o Cook & Bartlett, PLLC 1900 W. Nickerson St., Ste. 215 Seattle, WA 98119 Attorney of Record for the Estate: Colleen M. Cook Address for mailing or service: Cook & Bartlett, PLLC 1900 W. Nickerson St., Ste. 215 Seattle, WA 98119 Telephone: (206) 282-2710 Court of Probate Proceedings & Cause Number: King County Superior Court 224-04331-5 SEA.
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MLS #1970601 $850,000 Better than new 5 bedroom Craftsman stunner features stellar upgrades. Soaring ceilings & expansive feel on the main level. Dazzling new eat-in kitchen with 10’+ quartz island, & Thermador appliance package. Walk-in pantry + butler’s pantry. Live large with this adaptable floor plan: main floor bedroom and 3/4 bathroom + separate office/den & dining room. 4 more bedrooms, + bonus room upstairs. Bathroom updates include new quartz counters & cabinets.
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8283 Shintaffer Road
MLS #1955189 $1,895,000 Stunning water views from this Birch Bay Estate with a very private setting far from main road. Custom-built home has everything for entertaining; beautiful pool, great sun exposure & views of the bay, a full-size sports court, large covered patio, outdoor kitchen & changing room w/3/4 bath. Primary suite has 2 bathrooms & large walk-in closet. Huge fully finished, heated garage w/office area, multiple large entry doors & separate prep room
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MLS #1959808 $849,000 Remodeled Birch Bay Drive home with direct, low-bank, waterfront. Two bedrooms, one bath, with functional floorplan with spectacular 180 degree west facing views of Birch Bay, both Points, and the Gulf Islands. Renovations include cedar shake roofing, Hardie Plank siding, plumbing, electrical, hardwood flooring, floor to ceiling windows, and more. Do not miss this competitively priced cabin located on some of the only direct low-bank waterfront around..
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MLS #1926524 $850,000 Fabulous “Wiebe Construction” custom home to be completed 8/1/2022 in Birch Bay Village. On private golf course. 3 min. walk to beach, pickleball, tennis, heated pool. Enjoy peace of mind 24/7 Guard gated security provides. Private marina w/affordable moorage rates, everything you could dream of in a beachfront community awaits. Home features spacious rooms w/9’ ceilings, luxurious owner’s suite. Secure now and avoid stress of multiple offers & be in by summer.
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MLS #1959430 $240,000 Welcome home to this cozy 2 bed/ 1 bath Birch Bay home, blocks from your own private neighborhood beachfront! This charming home features an open living and dining room area with expansive deck; great for entertaining or enjoying the sunny weather. Master bedroom and guest room, full bathroom, with ample storage throughout. Take advantage of the private fenced backyard, with two outbuildings. Don’t miss out on this perfect beach getaway!
5141 Graveline Road
MLS #1955395 $735,000 Great location for this single-level home in desirable mid-county. Totally remodeled interior in 2016 including exterior Hardiplank siding. NEW features include large kitchen island, stainless appliances, cabinets, laminate wood floor, spacious Timbertech deck and more! Home on l acre lot & complete with fully fenced large back yard. New insulated shop added in 2019 with heated finished rec-room attached. 3 outbuildings, a shed full of firewood included!
7509 Sunset Drive
MLS #1955024 $350,000 Sweeping Birch Bay views. Affordable Birch Bay manufactured home. Sit on your deck and enjoy the best sunsets in the Pacific Northwest. Located just a block from Birch Bay’s warm sandy beaches, low speed limit roads great for long walks and wonderful bike rides. Use as a vacation rental and your own little vacation paradise. First time for sale in over fifty years. Fenced back yard and a Garden shed..
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MLS #1953969 $2,300,000 West facing waterfront at Sunset Pointe offering the finest of PNW views. Custom designed & built, this timeless craftsman manor with coastal flair offers main floor living with a view from every room. Vaulted ceilings & large windows showcase the breathtaking--spectacular Semiahmoo Bay and San Juan Islands. Chef’s kitchen, Upper floor provides two guest suites & superb home office. Bonus room runs the length of the sizeable 3-car garage. Move in ready!
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MLS #1934781 $975,000 Own your own Park on 2.44 acres +/-. Opportunity to own iconic piece of Drayton Harbor history. In the same family for over a century. 1450 sq ft special Craftsman home, rebuilt in 2005 on the original homesite. It boasts a 1200 sq ft Timbertek deck facing south & west with views of Semiahmoo Spit & Whiterock, BC with an adjoining 260 sq ft studio. Spacious detached three car garage & adjacent RV or boat parking. Kayak launch a minute away. Zoning potential in the future.
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Road Rules: Being ticketed for a suspended license on private property By Doug Dahl Question: Can a police officer give a ticket for driving with a suspended license on private property? Answer: There are a lot of things you can legally do in a vehicle on private property that would be clear violations of the law on public roads. Driving suspended is not one of them. If you were to crack open the chapter on driver licenses in the Revised Code of Washington, the first section you’d find would start with, “No person may drive a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state without first obtaining a valid driver’s license ...” If you read that closely, you’ll notice it says, “upon a highway.” Based on that, you might conclude that driver license laws only apply while you’re on public roads, and you’d almost be right. But not quite. Read on, and when you get to the part about driving while suspended or revoked, the law states, “It is unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle in this state while that person is in a suspended or revoked status … ” Unlike the section about having a license, this part expands the area where it applies to “this state” instead of “upon a highway in this state.”
You can find a parallel concept in the “Rules of the Road” chapter of the law. It also begins by saying that the law applies “exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways ...” and then makes some exceptions for the most serious traffic violations, which “shall apply on highways and elsewhere throughout the state.” Those violations include vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, impaired driving, reckless driving and negligent driving. I suspect most of us agree that some behaviors are so dangerous that the laws should apply no matter where they’re happening. In addition, the duty to report a collision applies statewide, whether on a public road or private property. Getting back to the suspended license, you might have noticed that the law makes possible a scenario where if you’ve never had a driver’s license you could practice learning to drive a stick shift in an empty parking lot (like what some kids do with their parents when learning to drive) but if your license is suspended the same driving practice would be a violation of the law. Maybe that doesn’t seem fair, but if you consider that of the many ways to end up with a suspended license, nearly all of them involve a serious disregard for traffic laws,
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It was loud but a terrific Beech guitar riff went on long enough to bring the audience to cheers, loving every decibel-filled moment. I asked them about music versus noise and why they gravitated to heavy metal. Partly it’s their generation. Haven told me he heard Kiss for the first time when he was 12 years old and knew he wanted to learn “how to do that.” It’s the energy of the sound, ability to connect with an audience and take people out of their heads to forget about the world. “We play,” he said, to entertain. “Let’s get together and share a moment.” Art does that – it’s the piercing connection from the stage directly to the audience that makes magic happen. They play covers and write their music. Beech says 90 per-
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it makes more sense. To put it in perspective, only 3 percent of Washington drivers have a suspended license, but suspended drivers are involved in nine percent of fatal crashes. The law doesn’t specify whose private property either, so presumably it would be illegal for someone with a suspended license to ride their motorcycle on trails they made on the 40 acres behind their house. Realistically though, unless that rider somehow caused harm to someone and the police were called to investigate, I can’t see much enforcement happening there. Plus, I don’t think that’s what the law was intended for. In contrast, plenty of private property is open to the community. In this context private just means it’s a location that’s not owned or built by the government. In addition to the parking lot I mentioned earlier, you’ll find people driving on private property in gated communities, small neighborhoods that share a private road, and commercial developments. Public or private, when it’s shared by all kinds of road users we all have a responsibility to use the space safely. Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.
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Sheriff’s Reports July 13, 9:44 a.m.: Blocking motor-vehicle accident on Birch Bay-Lynden and Percie roads, Custer. July 13, 12:48 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Wooldridge Avenue. July 13, 2:30 p.m.: Attempted suicide on Arnie Road. July 14, 12:31 a.m.: What-comm Record on Gemini Street. July 14, 11:11 a.m.: Harassment on Velvet Lane, Custer. July 14, 8:36 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Loomis Trail Road. July 15, 2:42 a.m.: Welfare check on Bayvue Road. July 15, 2:36 p.m.: Theft cold call on Harborview Road. July 15, 9:02 p.m.: Domestic physical on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 15, 10:28 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Anderson Road. July 16, 11:09 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Creasey Road, Custer. July 16, 12:11 p.m.: Welfare check on Custer School Road, Custer. July 16, 1:54 p.m.: Non-blocking, non-injury motor-vehicle accident on West Badger Road, Custer. July 16, 7:34 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Alderson Road. July 17, 8:19 a.m.: Domestic
verbal on Carson Road. July 17, 8:24 a.m.: Domestic physical on Alderson Road. July 17, 10:45 a.m.: Mental on Masterson Road. July 17, 12:12 p.m.: Request for law enforcement on Harborview Road. July 17, 7:01 p.m.: Domestic physical on Seafair Drive.
July 8, 10:44 a.m.: Theft in the 9400 block of Turnstone Lane. July 8, 2:31 p.m.: Theft in the 5500 block of Harlequin Court. July 8, 6:35 p.m.: Death investigation in the 300 block of Alder Street. July 9, 12:17 p.m.: Automobile collision in the 3300 block of H Street. July 9, 6:18 p.m.: Welfare check in the 1000 block of H Street. July 9, 6:44 p.m.: Hit and run collision in the 400 block of Peace Portal Drive. July 9, 10:46 p.m.: Domestic verbal dispute in the 700 block of F Street. July 10, 9:42 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle in the 200 block of 2nd Street. July 10, 12:33 p.m.: Assist other
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agency in the 100 block of 2nd Street. July 10, 6:13 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on A Street. July 10, 7:03 p.m.: Burglary in the 5300 block of Canvasback Road. July 10, 10:40 p.m.: Domestic dispute in the 200 block of Martin Street. July 11, 7:38 p.m.: Welfare check in the 500 block of Boblett Street. July 12, 12:03 a.m.: Assist Bellingham Police Department in the 300 block of H Street. July 12, 8:38 a.m.: Parking problem in the 1600 block of Runge Avenue. July 12, 11:02 p.m.: Domestic assault in the 700 block of F Street. Report by Blaine Police Department.
Music at The Vault: Friday, July 22, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: The Song Wranglers. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Live Music at Birch Bay State Park: Saturday, July 23, 3–5 p.m. Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Featuring On the Loose Band covering memorable hits and lesser-known gems from the ‘50s to the ‘90s. Bring a chair. Info: fobbsp.org. “Greatest Message on Earth” Summer Day Camp: Monday–Friday, July 25–29, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Northwood Chapel, 580 C Street. Kids ages 5–12 invited to join Child Evangelism Fellowship’s day camp. $30 per child. Info and registration: cefwhatcom.org/summer-camps. Vacation Bible School: Monday–Friday, July 25–29, 9 a.m.–noon, Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G Street. Free. For ages 3 years through 5th grade. Preregister at office@bglutheran.com. 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.
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.
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Old Settlers Festival: Friday and Saturday July 30 and 31, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Pioneer Park, Ferndale. Live music, entertainment, kids activities and 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.
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Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Soup. Info: thevaultwine.com.
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 and vendors. Info: birchbaychamber.com.
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Blaine Food Bank Pantry Drive: Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Needed items include shelf-stable foods, diapers, pet food, laundry and dishwashing detergent, personal care products. Drop off items in front of the office inside the Blaine Senior Center.
Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, July 23, 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.
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July 17, 9:41 p.m.: Animal problem on Valley View Road, Custer. July 18, 12:21 a.m.: Suspicious person on California Trail and Harbor Drive. July 18, 12:23 a.m.: Assist agency on California Trail and Blaine Road. July 18, 8:38 a.m.: Harassment cold call on Leeside Drive.
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Birch Bay Outdoor Movie: Saturday, July 30, 9 p.m., Birch Bay Vogt Library property, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Showing Back to the Future. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Rollback Weekend Car Show: Sunday, August 1, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Birch Bay Drive. Preregistration open now. Enjoy classic cars, hotrods and more. All who vote for the people’s choice award are entered to win a Las Vegas getaway. 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. 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. 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.
Precipitation: During the period of July 11-17, no precipitation was recorded. The 2022 year-to-date precipitation is 20.0 inches.
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.
Temperature: High for the past week was 81°F on July 11 with a low of 54°F on July 14. Average high was 68°F and average low was 62°F.
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. Pet costume contest on Sunday at 1 p.m.. Info: blainechamber.com.
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ple sides of a story.” Some councilmembers and county staff opposed the idea of making additional requests and the forwarding of new informa-
tion before the final review is released. “I’d like to give the consultants the space to do the final report, potentially without us saying we don’t like the results,” councilmember Todd Donavan said. Committee chair Kathy Kershner said she doesn’t think
councilmembers don’t like the preliminary results and the additional information Browne presented was just forwarded to BERK to be considered. “I’m a little bit flummoxed as to why Rud Browne was a part of the conversation at your last meeting,” said Erika Lauten-
bach, Whatcom County Health Department director. “Because, I have to be honest with you, he was a minor player in this. I don’t think any one of us, including me, who was your inci-
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dent commander for a year and a half, is equipped to provide the ultimate assessment of what occurred during this time.” According to the contract, the review will cost the county $71,458.
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