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Birch Bay Kite A chapter closes for BHS class of 2025 Festival, Splash Days make seasonal return By Grace McCarthy

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s Blaine High School class of 2025 seniors celebrate the end of their commencement ceremony by throwing their caps into the air on June 6 at the Borderite Stadium. See more graduation photos on page 7. Photo by Nolan Baker

Ttowa Sushi brings new dining option to Blaine By Grace McCarthy A new downtown Blaine restaurant dishing up everything from sushi to bento boxes is the latest venture for a family known for opening Asian fusion restaurants across Whatcom County. Ttowa Sushi, an Asian fusion restaurant serving an extensive menu that includes sushi, yakisoba and ramen, celebrated its grand opening on June 7 at 658 Peace Portal Drive in downtown Blaine. “Besides the Birch Bay Tokyo Monster Sushi, I think we’re the second largest

Asian restaurant in this area,” owner Justin Kim said. “We also have a large variety with around 100 items on the menu.” Kim, 30, said the restaurant is the latest in his family’s portfolio of Asian dining establishments they’ve opened in the past 20 years in Seattle and Whatcom County. His father, Yong Kim, and mother, Hyun Kang, founded and operate Oyiso Teriyaki in Ferndale and previously in Lynden, which has since become On Rice Thai Cuisine. They also opened Pho & Teriyaki in Sumas before it became Nori Sushi & Teriyaki and previously owned a restaurant at

Birch Bay Waterslides passes inspection By Grace McCarthy Birch Bay Waterslides has obtained permits needed to reopen the water park in time for its season opening on Saturday, June 14. Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) confirmed in an emailed statement that the water park passed inspection and was issued several permits. Following an on-site inspection on June 6, WCHCS communications spe-

cialist Marie Junek said the health department issued permits for three tower slides, the Black Hole, children’s activity pool, River Ride, spa and kiddie pool. WCHCS did not issue permits for Hydro Cliff, which is currently being replaced, and the ramp slide, which will be either repaired or replaced in the future. These slides will be blocked off until passing inspection. The inspection comes after the water park made repairs identified by a licensed engineer and fiberglass experts.

The park has been closed since August 2023 after a patron was injured on a slide that has since been removed. Global Management Amusement Professionals, a California-based consulting company, entered a management partnership with the park. Water park management has overseen welding and structural upgrades as well as refurbishment and repainting of the slides. The park has also renovated the (See Water park, page 3)

the current location of Mi Rancho in Bellingham. Justin said his family keeps an eye out for location openings and learned from Tokyo Monster Sushi owner Phillip Kim last year that the owners of Peace Arch City Café in Blaine planned to close. The café closed March 30, and Justin purchased the building for $850,000 on April 2, according to data from the Whatcom County Assessor’s Office. Ttowa Sushi is Justin’s first as a restau(See Sushi, page 8)

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School will soon be out, and there’s no shortage of activities for Blaine and Birch Bay families to start the first weekend of summer with Splash Days and the Birch Bay Kite Festival. Splash Days will turn downtown Blaine into a miniature water park on Friday, June 20, and then the Birch Bay Kite Festival will provide a weekend of entertainment at Birch Bay State Park on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22. “It will be entertainment, activities and enjoying a day in Birch Bay,” said Danielle Gaughen, executive director of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, which is hosting the kite festival. Splash Days will make its cool return from noon to 2 p.m. at 3rd and Martin streets in downtown Blaine. Event hosts Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) and the city of Blaine will stop traffic in the area as sprinklers, splash zones and food trucks move in. The June event will be the first of two Splash Days, with the second held on Friday, July 18. While the Birch Bay Kite Festival officially kicks off on June 21, an evening poker run will have participants biking and golf carting around Birch Bay in search for the perfect poker hand 5-7 p.m. June 20. Registration will open for the family-friendly poker run at birchbaychamber.com/pokerrun. Kites will fly high during the kite festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 21 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22 at Birch Bay State Park, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. On Saturday, BBBPRD2 will host youth activities and games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) will hold a story time at 11 a.m. and noon, local musician Michael Dayvid will perform from noon to 2 p.m., a juggler will perform 1-3 p.m., and a big bubble show will be held 2-4 p.m. On Sunday, the WCLS will hold a sto-

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Man sentenced for I-5 carjack, chase By Nolan Baker Six months after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a cross-border car chase starting in Canada and through Whatcom and Skagit counties in December 2024, Shawn Bergstrom pled guilty to two felony charges in Whatcom County Superior Court on June 9. Bergstrom, 42, used a machete to carjack a black Toyota pickup truck on the Canadian side of the Peace Arch border crossing, sped past Customs and Border Protection (CBP) checkpoints, rammed a civilian vehicle and nearly hit a CBP officer, according to court documents.

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Burn ban announced for unincorporated Whatcom County By Nolan Baker The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office announced a summer burn ban for all of unincorporated Whatcom County beginning 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 15 through at least Monday, September 15. The final date could be extended due to dry weather. Last year’s burn ban started later, on July 1, and ended on September 14. The burn ban will prohibit land-clearing and yard-debris burning, and all issued burn permits will be suspended in unincor-

porated parts of the county, which includes Birch Bay and Custer. According to the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office, recreational fires will still be permitted with landowner’s permission, but must meet a list of requirements: • Fires must only contain seasoned firewood or charcoal. • Fires need to be contained in a cement, stone or steel enclosure no larger than three feet by three feet with a height of 16 inches. • Beach fires, where allowed, must be dug into an eight-inch pit, surrounded by four inches of rock

enclosure. • All fires must be 25 feet from structures, timber and combustible materials, and a charged garden house or two five-gallon buckets must be next to the fire along with a shovel or rake. • No burning is allowed when winds exceed seven miles per hour. Burn ban violations may result in a minimum $250 fine, and those responsible for damages caused by escaped fires can be held financially responsible for suppression costs and may be held liable for criminal charges.

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The Editor: While Blaine suffers from diminished travel and visits by our Canadian friends, we as U.S. citizens are just starting to feel the consequences of recent decisions that are affecting all of us. Many are upset about the DOGE cuts but assume, “This doesn’t affect me.” Think again. Since the 1980s, all newborns have been tested for hearing loss – now at risk. Up to two percent of babies have hearing loss; without early testing, crucial support for speech and reading could be missed. You could get swimmer’s itch from untested lakes, take drugs with unsafe dosages, or be shorted on food weight and quality. Consumer protections – once routine – are vanishing. That means less oversight of groceries, housing safety and building materials. Our “swamp” government has quietly ensured safe food, clean water, reliable transit and national parks. We take these safeguards for granted. Even the wealthiest will feel the impact, though they push for permanent tax break. Meanwhile, the rest of us – families, workers, communities – are left exposed. What’s being dismantled isn’t bureaucracy; it’s the invisible infrastructure of daily life. We need those national protections back. Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: Recently I was asked the question, how can Blaine address the decreased number of Canadians crossing the border? My response was to be patient. Canadians will again return as too many in our community (including me) have ties to Canada. Yet the more I consider the question, the more I see that even with the tariffs and the ridiculous 51st state thing aside, that Blaine could have done more to keep Canadians coming here … and it can still lead the way in bringing Canadians back. It’s not by our posting signs saying “We’ve Missed You” but by our Community Development Services having vision. Blaine city hall and council for some time now have been solely possessed with (primarily) building housing on every empty lot within Blaine for the oneand-done sales tax revenue. Soon there will be no lots left for that revenue, or quite importantly, for businesses to be built. Imagine with the airport property if we’d instead reached out to Canadian companies to open a U.S. location there. Seemed a great place for London Drugs or a small Canadian Tire. Perhaps a White Spot or Milestones? Mike Hill, did you even consider asking Tim Horton’s? Don’t anyone say you asked without proving it first. Get your heads out of the sand city management, pursue pragmatism and vision. We have a market of millions living to our north. They often drive past Blaine because we haven’t given them what they

s Semiahmoo Spit, as seen from Jorgensen Pier in Blaine Harbor on June 10. Photo by Grace McCarthy

want. They are telling us now that they want to buy Canadian. There’s your answer Blaine – give them just that while also finding ongoing sales tax revenue. Building condos on the west side of Peace Portal and obstructing our water vistas won’t bring such regular revenue – or visitors. Bringing Canadian content businesses to our community can bring in both. We have an election coming up in which three city council seats are to be contested. It is city council that our city manager Mike Harmon has continually said gives direction to this community. Let’s vote wisely then for vision in the upcoming primary and general elections. Ray Leone Blaine The Editor: I live in Blaine and I am appalled at the story in last week’s issue of The Northern Light (“‘Like a jail cell’: Family of six detained at Blaine border facility for more than three weeks” by Troy Brynelson/Oregon Public Broadcasting) about a family of six being held in a one room windowless cell for three weeks by Customs and Border Protection. The current regime in the White House is known for its cruelty and harsh behavior in its treatment of people, but I expected and hoped that our local CBP employees would treat people with respect and human decency. Obviously, I was wrong. I hold the acting director, Bonnie Arellano, responsible for this action and I would like a response from her concerning her justification for this decision and action. I don’t expect to get it. I hope other Blaine residents who are also outraged about this behavior by CBP, will speak out and demand more human behavior from the CBP in the future. Rene Laventure Blaine The Editor: I’m writing this letter to get the attention of the Blaine City Council and their constituents asking the Blaine city manager Mike Harmon to reconsider purchasing the historic Plover’s boathouse from Dray-

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Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water and Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4 p.m., district office, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info and Zoom meeting link: bbwsd.com. Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.

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ton Harbor Maritime (DHM). DHM is the former operator and manager of the historic Plover ferry. The asking price for the boathouse is the same price of $15,000 DHM had paid for it 26 years ago. Prior to what might be considered by some a “hostile takeover” by the city when it took over the management and operation of the Plover, which is one of three properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Blaine, the ferry was kept out of the Pacific Northwest’s inclement weather being berthed in covered moorage in Boat House No. 25 at the Blaine Harbor Marina. Although it’s not legally mandatory, the National Park Service recommends historic wooden vessels such as the Plover be berthed under covered moorage if possible. Realizing the Plover’s historic significance, DHM took the NPS recommendation to heart back in 1999 by raising funds to purchase a boathouse. This effort was accomplished by creating the Plover Swim Event where participants would get pledges from the community to swim across the channel between Blaine Harbor and Semiahmoo. After several years of effort, the funding goal was met and DHM purchased the much-needed boathouse. Since 1999 and up until 2023 when the Plover was taken out of the water for mandatory U.S. Coast Guard repairs, the boathouse had provided the ferry protection from the PNW’s winter weather for 24 years, as a constituent of proper stewardship the 81 year-old wooden historic Plover deserves. Lastly, since DHM no longer has the contract to manage and operate the ferry, it can no longer afford to pay the monthly moorage now required and has reluctantly put the boathouse up for sale. In the best interest of the Plover, I hope the city reconsiders and purchases the boathouse before it’s sold and lost forever. Richard C. Sturgill Former senior Plover captain Blaine

Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district boardroom, 770 Mitchell Avenue. Info: blainesd.org. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue: Third Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Station 61 at 9408 Odell Road and via Zoom. Info: nwfrs.net.

Blaine Planning Commission: Second Thursday, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: bit.ly/3EwWiZi.

BBWARM: Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District Advisory Committee meets quarterly in-person and on Zoom. Info: bbwarm.whatcomcounty.org.

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.

Port of Bellingham: First and third Tuesday, 4 p.m., Port of Bellingham Harbor Center, 1801 Roeder Ave., Ste. 146, in Bellingham and via Zoom. Info: portofbellingham.com.

Blaine Public Works and Park Advisory Board: Second Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine council chambers. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.

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Road Rules: The legality of U-turns By Doug Dahl Question: Washington’s default rule (as I learned it half a century ago) is that a U-turn is unlawful except where it is marked as lawful. On the contrary, California allows U-turns almost everywhere. Given that a lot of people move to different states … Answer: Who plays the devil’s advocate to the devil’s advocate? Would that be the angel’s attorney? The reason I’m asking is that I’m going to argue against your premise that Washington’s default rule prohibits U-turns, and then argue against myself, suggesting that your position is, at least sort of, correct. Many folks who have been driving for 50 or more years agree with your belief that U-turns are unlawful unless posted otherwise. I looked through Washington’s traffic law history to look for any clues. What I found didn’t seem to change the rules, but fifty years ago there was an addition to our U-turn law. The prior law prohibited U-turns on curves, grades, and other locations with poor visibility. In 1975 the legislators added, “The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as

to proceed in the opposite direction unless such movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic.” That would seem to permit U-turns as long as they’re safe and don’t disrupt other drivers. The only potential counter I can find would be in the laws about turning at intersections. At an intersection controlled by traffic lights, when the signal is green the law states that drivers “may proceed straight through or turn right or left.” Similarly, the law that describes the required positions for turning at intersections doesn’t include anything about U-turns. If you compare that to California’s law, which says that a driver facing a green light can go straight, turn left or right, or make a U-turn, you might suppose that because U-turns aren’t included on the list in Washington’s law they’re not allowed. I’d be open to that reasoning if it weren’t for two conflicting bits of evidence. One: the Washington Driver Guide, which tells drivers they can make a U-turn “when it is safe.” Two: the many cities in Washington that have local laws prohibiting U-turns. If state law already prohibited U-turns, local municipalities wouldn’t need to

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write their own laws. I’ve argued that U-turns are generally legal in Washington, and now I’m going to propose the opposite. Well, not really, but let’s take a closer look at the U-turn law. The first part says, “The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction…” The starting point in the U-turn law is don’t do it. Then it gives the exception: when it “can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic.” That’s different from saying they’re unlawful everywhere except where a sign permits it, but it should change our perspective on U-turns. Instead of thinking, “I’m allowed to make a U-turn unless there’s a sign telling me I can’t,” the

better practice is to think, “I can’t make a U-turn unless I can clearly articulate that it would be safe and I won’t disrupt other drivers.” The traffic volume, width of the road lanes, and the size of your vehicle are some factors to consider. One obvious test of a legal U-turn is whether it resulted in a crash. It’s going to be difficult to convince the investigating officer that you were safe and didn’t interfere with traffic while staring at the physical evidence of smashed fenders and paint transfer. With the right perspective about U-turns, you’ll hopefully avoid ever having that discussion. Doug Dahl is a Blaine resident, manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.

DNR program accepting vessels for free The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working to clean up the environment by getting unused boats out of local waters this summer. DNR’s Vessel Turn-In Program is offering free disposal of vessels to boaters who can’t otherwise afford to remove their vessel. The program was designed to prevent vessels from becoming derelict or abandoned, which can leak toxic chemicals into the water. Vessel turn-in applications,

which need to be notarized, are due Tuesday, July 1. There is a limited number of spots, and vessels will be accepted by the order they are received and accepted. Only Washington residents are able to apply. Along with the application, vessel photos, and proof of ownership or legal authority to get rid of the vessel should be emailed to dvrp@dnr. wa.gov and tammy.robbins@ dnr.wa.gov with “Whatcom Vessel Turn-In Event” in the subject line. People who own boats that are

County councilmembers to host Blaine meeting Several members of Whatcom County Council will hold a community meeting to better understand the needs of Blaine area residents 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at Blaine Public Library. The meeting is part of a series that county council is hosting throughout the summer to visit communities outside of Bellingham at their libraries. Envisioned by councilor Jon Scanlon, the meetings offer residents a way to engage with their representa-

tives in a less formal setting than council meetings. Councilmembers Barry Buchanan, Ben Elenbaas and Scanlon will attend the Blaine meeting at 610 3rd Street. They will also hold a community meeting 5-7 p.m. June 17 at the Ferndale Public Library, 2125 Main Street. Buchanan, Scanlon and councilor Mark Stremler will attend another community meeting 4:306:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at Lynden Public Library, 216 4th Street.

Blaine resident McKinney commissioned into U.S. Army Blaine resident William Stanton McKinney received commission into the U.S. Army at Clemson University on May 7. McKinney was among 37 second lieutenants

commissioned to the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. McKinney, an economics major, was the only Washington resident to be commissioned at the joint ceremony.

34 feet or less in length will be accepted to the Port of Bellingham return. However, DNR still encourages owners of vessels larger than 34 feet to apply to the program. According to the DNR, a 15- to 20-foot vessel costs on average $2,500 to discard and a 31- to 35-foot vessel costs on average $9,000 to discard. Most of the boat’s parts will be recycled through the program. For more information, call 360/902-2628 or email dvrp@ dnr.wa.gov.

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Blaine High School Recognition Night Standouts Valedictorians – Mackenzie Cottnair, Shaylie Daniels, London Fletcher, Sahib Gill, Sukhshaan Khosah, Blake Koreski, Brie Smith, Jayden Winslow, Isaiah Zuch Salutatorian – Makenna Lausier Athletes of the Year – Blake Koreski and Juliane Zuzarte Scholarship Recipients Abrams Family – London Fletcher Blaine Athletic Booster Club – Shaylie Daniels, Logan Villareal, Josiah Weeda, Juliana Zuzarte Blaine Education Association – Shaylie Daniels, London Fletcher, Sukhshaan Khosah, Makenzie Kirby, Blake Koreski, Josiah Weeda Blaine Fine Arts – Mackenzie Cottnair, Sukhshaan Khosah, Helena MacArthur Blaine Fishermen’s Memorial – Shawn Waters Blaine Soccer Club – Blake Koreski, Juliana Zuzarte Brad Ambrose Memorial – Makenna Lausier, Josiah Weeda Chapter J PEO Sisterhood – Shaylie Daniels, London Fletcher, Juliana Zuzarte Dorita and Bob Gray Memorial Band – Shawn Waters Ferndale/Lynden Masonic Lodge – Blake Koreski Robert Drake Memorial – Tucker Greene Norma R. Smith – Tyler Pixley, Josiah Weeda The Northern Light Newspaper – Josiah Weeda Whatcom Community Foundation – Sihaan Aujla, Mackenzie Cottnair, Sahib Gill, Mariam Mohd Blaine Scholarship Foundation – Beckum Bleazard, Shaylie Daniels, London Fletcher, Tucker Greene, Isabella Kearns-Black, Sukhshaan Khosah, Makenzie Kirby, Blake Koreski, Makenna Lausier, Tyler Pixley, Karmi Ryan, Ailyn Steffes, Brady Thiessen, Ian Tuski, Logan Villarreal, Josiah Weeda, Isaiah Zuch, Juliana Zuzarte Teacher Awards Jamie Alexander – Tre Ferry (Bridge to College English), Jacob Licata (Spanish 1), Noah Heathers (Spanish 1), Evan Shields (Spanish 2), Hui Drew (Spanish 2), Ileina Wise (Spanish 2), Jaden Constance (Spanish 2 — Outstanding Senior), Kate Koreski (Spanish 2), Nachaliti Probert (Spanish 2), Steven Phelps-McDonald (Spanish 2), Toby Porter (Spanish 2). Jeremy Birklid – Zane Mecham (Biology), Amaya Parce (Chemistry), Austin Hoeffner (Chemistry), Josephine Stack (Chemistry), Marija Miskovic (Chemistry), Nathan Stiles (Chemistry), Verdaan Aujla (Chemistry), Enzo Landreth (Physical Science – Outstanding Senior), Ileina Wise (Physical Science), Sophia Delong (Physical Science). Mike Dahl – Aurora Ford (Algebra 1), Zane Mecham (Algebra 1), Austin Hoeffner (Broadcasting), Carly Saunders (Broadcasting), Edelawit Cochran (Broadcasting), Hannah Phelps-McDonald (Broadcast-

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Helena MacArthur (Robert Shaw Excellence in Choir), London Fletcher (Rookie of the Year). Mackenzie McGary – Andrew Garcia (Advanced Metals Technology), Tessa Cobb (Horticulture), Clove Duncan (Horticulture TA – Outstanding Senior), Artem Meshkov (Metals Technology 1), Gabriel Yuill (Metals Technology 1 Peer Tutor), Mason Stone (Metals Technology 1 TA), Tukker Hinderlie (Metals Technology 2). Aaron Messenger – Chloe Biondolillo (Algebra 1), Kendal Johnston (Algebra 1), Hadassah Crane (Modeling Mathematics), Isabella Hill (Modeling Mathematics), Noah Heathers (Modeling Mathematics). Brian Myrick – Sukhshaan Singh Khosah (Senior Achievement in Band – Outstanding Senior), Landon Kehm (Director’s Award), Danika Morecombe (Most Improved Player), Matthew Le (Most Improved Player – Concert Band), Ethan Kerr (Most Inspirational Player – Concert Band), Austin Hoeffner (Most Inspirational Player – Wind Ensemble), London Fletcher (Spirit of the Band), Madison Hinchey (Spirit of the Band – Concert Band). Dan Persse – Adan Cardenas Perez (Sports Medicine), Ethan Davis (Sports Medicine), Jassy Raveena Paez (Sports Medicine), Jayden Winslow (Sports Medicine – Outstanding Senior), Muazzameen Faiaz (Sports Medicine), Piper Smith (Sports Medicine), Ziyang Yu (Sports Medicine), Callie Crews (The Voltaire Award), Taylor Nyland (The Voltaire Award). Shawna Rouse – Allie Miller (Algebra), Carrington Balback (Geometry), Kaitlyn Ritter Von Trautmann (Geometry), Olivia Carlson-Vega (Geometry), Oscar Bogle (Geometry).

Dan Rucker – Evan Shields (U.S. History), Danika Morecombe (World History), Gurmehar Kaur (World History), Hailey Johnson (World History), Hui Drew (World History), Marija Miskovic (World History), Nathan Stiles (World History), Steven Phelps-McDonald (World History), Verdaan Aujla (World History). Carissa Scott – Destany Gray (Compassion for All), Avery Hicks (Leadership), Kaleb Ward (Responsibility), Adrian Delgado-Olson (Self-Advocacy). Brian Smith – Clove Duncan (Advanced Art – Outstanding Senior), Alix Sabastian (Advanced Art/Ceramics), Camryn Garcia (Advanced Art/Painting), Anna Tuski (Art 1/Drawing), Danae Misquitta (Art 2/Ceramics), Oliver Aamot (Most Inquisitive). Chelsea Surowiecki – Kailyn Ashby (Leadership), Jaxon Kabela (Learning Strategies – Outstanding Senior), Callie Crews (MVTA - Most Valuable Teacher’s Assistant), Jasmine Moreno (Responsibility), AJ Anthony Bennett (Self-Advocacy). Jason Tetlow – Danika Morecombe (10th English), Marija Miskovic (10th English), Steven Phelps-McDonald (10th English), Zorina Karashchuk (10th English), Alexandria Enriquez (Senior Genre Fiction/Creative Writing), James Apuya Peper (Senior Genre Fiction/Creative Writing – Outstanding Senior), Josiah Weeda (Senior Genre Fiction/ Creative Writing). Olivia Theilemann – Hadassah Crane (Leadership), Julianne Whaley (Leadership), Kaden Hansen (Leadership), Steven Phelps-McDonald (Leadership), Annalisa Marshall (Theatre Arts), Chase Larsson (Theatre Arts), Jack Baldwin (Theatre Arts), Lincoln Patterson (Theatre Arts), Mackenzie Cottnair (Theatre Arts – Outstanding Senior), Taylor Nyland (Theatre Arts). Melissa Tillson – Andrew Garcia (English 10), Elizabeth Peterson (English 10), Aiden Mullins (English 9), Alexis Miller (English 9), Chantilly May (English 9), Chloe Biondolillo (English 9), Eleanor Lahr (English 9), Holden Briner (English 9), Ivan Nebran (English 9), Oscar Bogle (English 9). Elli Weeks – Brie Smith (AP Biology – Outstanding Senior), Makenna Lausier (AP Biology – Outstanding Senior), Mielle Andruscavage (Biomedical Science), Aurora Ford (Biomedical Science), Chloe Biondolillo (Biomedical Science), Danika Morecombe (Human Body Systems), Toby Porter (Human Body Systems), Verdaan Aujla (Human Body Systems). Jeff Worthy – Carly Saunders (English 101), Edelawit Cochran (English 101), Jack Baldwin (English 101), Lincoln Patterson (English 101), Olivia Tanjuaquio (English 101), Wade Lottimer (English 101), Dylan Johnson (English 11), Hailey Ferrell (English 11), Raveena Jassy Paez (English 11), Isaiah Zuch (English 111 – Outstanding Senior), Mackenzie Cottnair (English 111).

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Blaine High School class of 2025 graduates turn their tassels The Blaine High School class of 2025 was celebrated during the commencement ceremony at Borderite Stadium on June 6. A packed house of friends, fam-

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Blaine High School artists showed off their work during the Evening of the Arts on May 29. The evening

Below are the winners of the general art show. Pen and Ink 1. Ana Tuski, “Cante Ista” 2. Zion Berry, “Bones and Baskets” 3. Rogin Triangia, “The Art I Never Finished” Graphite 1. Carrie Balback, “Shades of Gray” 2. Julianne Whaley, “Sketchy Mess” 3. Kelsey Galoway Negative Space 1. Mielle Andruscavage, “Change in Space” 2. Nachaliti Probart 3. Aurora Ford, “The Nature of Change” Still Life 1. Felix, “Berries” 2. Ana Tuski, “Variation Graphite” 3. Oliver Aamot, “Green Vases” Watercolor 1. Cam Garcia, “Worship” 2. Kylie Murillo, “Sail Boat” 3. M. Hagee, “Jedi Council” Acrylic 1. Alix Sabastian, “Reduced to Pieces”

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s Clove Duncan received third place in senior displays.

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Health & Wellness Local choices in health, healing & fitness. How families can help prevent type 2 diabetes while school’s out B y S a nd h y a M. Gelou, MD As a diabetologist, I am concerned. More and more adolescents are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a once-rare condition in youth. While genetics plays a role, the primary drivers are lifestyle changes, especially diet and physical activity. In many communities, schools have become a frontline in the fight against this epidemic, but what happens when the school year ends and summer begins? The answer: Families and communities must step up to keep healthy habits going strong. Over the past few decades, childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed. Nearly 1 in 5 young people in the U.S. is affected by obesity, which is the single largest risk factor for T2D. The reasons are complex, ranging from genetics and environment to sleep and stress. However, the two main factors that stand out are what we eat and how much we move. Schools have made real progress. Many now offer healthier meals, nutrition education and daily opportunities for physical activity. These efforts matter because when

kids eat healthier and move more, they learn, act and feel better. Common Threads is a successful school and community-based program that strives to ensure no child faces barriers to food education in Whatcom County. The program offers hands-on summer camps, school garden lessons and cooking classes. When summer arrives, routines change. We typically hear about the “summer slide,” referring to learning loss children experience during summer breaks, leading to setbacks in math and reading skills. However, the slide also applies to disruptions in healthier eating and physical activity. Without the structure of the school day, children often spend more time indoors, snack more frequently and are less physically active. This slide can undo months of progress. Kids are at higher risk for weight gain and unhealthy eating during summer break. Why? Less structure, more screen time and often greater access to sugary drinks and high-calorie snacks. But the good news is, with planning, families can turn summer into an opportunity to build lifelong healthy habits and re-

duce the risk of T2D. 1. Make healthy foods accessible and appealing • Keep cut-up fruits and veggies at eye-level in the fridge. • Involve kids in choosing and preparing meals; they’re more likely to try new foods if they help make them. • Eliminate sugary drinks and calorie-dense, processed snacks, especially at home – out of sight, out of mind. Water is the best thirstquencher every season of the year. 2. Keep kids moving • Aim for at least an hour of physical activity daily. It doesn’t have to mean organized sports. Think family walks, Frisbee with the dog, bike rides and dance parties in the living room. • Use longer daylight hours for evening play or walks. • Turn chores into movement through gardening, washing the car or helping with yard work. 3. Limit screen time • Set daily limits on TV, video games and devices. • Encourage active play dates by inviting friends over for outdoor games or trips to the park. 4. Be a role model • Kids learn by example. Show them that you enjoy healthy

Navigating construction at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Whether you’re a visitor or a patient, you’ll want to give yourself plenty of extra time to get to your destinations on or near the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center campus this summer. Construction of the Peter Paulsen Pavilion will expand services for women’s and children’s care and the emergency department, in order to serve the growing Whatcom County community. The six-story addition will be integrated into the west side of the hospital and is expected to be complete sometime in 2028. For the duration of the project, construction will also route patients and visitors through other areas of campus. PeaceHealth patients and visitors can park in PeaceHealth clinic lots and in the north garage and central garage as noted in the campus map on peachealth.org. East Tower becomes main hospital entrance on June 17 The current westside hospital entrance and roundabout will close on Tuesday, June 17. The main hospital entrance will relocate to the East Tower on the northeast side of the PeaceHealth St. Joseph campus. The East Tower entrance is diagonal from the Clocktower Building and next to the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Childbirth Center. Signage, flaggers, greeters and security officers will direct visitors and patients during construction. The nearest parking will be in either the North Garage or the Central Garage, both a short walk to the East

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Softball Shaylie Daniels was the lone Borderite named on the end of year All-Northwest Conference softball team, earning a well-deserved firstteam selection after lighting the scorebook on fire all season. The senior catcher/pitcher/third base contributed on offense with a .608 batting average, striking out just three times in 66 plate appearances and tallying eight doubles

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: REYNA CRUZ, Deceased. No. 25-400484-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge LEE GROCHMAL. The Person named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both of the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: May 29, 2025 with the Clerk of Court Date of First Publication: May 29, 2025 Name of Personal Representative: Carmela Ann Galvez Cruz Attorney for Personal Representative: Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339 Address for Mailing or Service: True North Legal Services, PLLC PO Box 934, Bellingham, WA 98227 P: (360) 639-3393 E: Genissa@truenorthlegalservices.com DATED: May 23, 2025 True North Legal Services, PLLC Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339 Attorney for Administrator: Carmela Ann Galvez Cruz Published in The Northern Light May 29, 2025, June 5, 2025, & June 12, 2025.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: DONNA MAE SCHULTZ, Deceased. No. 25-4-00520-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Jennifer Slattery The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: May 22, 2025 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: May 29, 2025 Name of Personal Representative: GARY ALLAN SCHULTZ 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 May 22, 2025 STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Personal Representative: GARY ALLAN SCHULTZ

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In the matter of the Estates of ROSALIE JOHNSON and DANIEL GENE JOHNSON, Deceased. No. 25-4-00536-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Judge Robert E. Olson LINDSIE DAWN TOMLINSON has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estates. Any person having a claim against the deceased ROSALIE JOHNSON and/or DANIEL GENE JOHNSON 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 11.40.070 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 have commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 or 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate and nonprobate assets of the Decedent(s). DATE OF FILING OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH CLERK OF THE COURT: May 28, 2025 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 12, 2025 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: LINDSIE DAWN TOMLINSON RESIDENT AGENT AND ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Mark W. Stowe, Attorney 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

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Ann Ulrich, Deceased. NO. NO. 25 4 00513 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: June 5, 2025 Personal Representative: Laurie Ulrich 3086 Mt. Vista Drive Lummi Island, WA 98262 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. 25 4 00513 37

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Eugene Ferdinand Schmidtz, Deceased. NO. NO. 25 4 00525 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: June 5, 2025 Personal Representative: David Eugene Schmidtz 6641 Woodlyn Road 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. 25 4 00525 37

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Timothy David Robin Lloyd, Deceased. NO. NO. 25 4 00531 37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Jennifer Slattery 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: June 12, 2025 Personal Representative: Caroline Broomfield 12203 207 A Street Maple Ridge, BC V2X9T1 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. 25 4 00531 37

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