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Company revives plans for natural gas pipeline through Custer By Steve Guntli Whatcom County may house a liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline for a Canadian energy company. On September 1, Steelhead LNG, an energy company based in Vancouver, B.C. announced they would partner with Williams, a U.S. pipeline manufacturer, for the Island Gas Connector pipeline. When completed, the pipe would funnel natural gas from Vancouver to Vancouver Island, by way of Whatcom County. The pipeline would travel through Whatcom County from Sumas to Cherry Point. From there, the pipe would traverse 47 miles underwater to a proposed LNG facility in Mill Bay, on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The pipeline would then connect with another proposed facility on the west coast of the island. Williams has owned and operated the Northwest Pipeline, which runs through Whatcom County, since 1956. The new pipeline would be open access, meaning other companies could enter into agreements with Williams to use the pipes. The project is in the early planning stages, so the size of the pipe, amount of LNG it can transfer and the total cost of the project have not been finalized. This is not the first time Williams has proposed a pipeline through the region. In 1999, the company submitted plans for a pipeline running almost the same route. Called the Georgia Strait Crossing, the project upset Custer residents, who claimed Williams employees had
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Whatcom County ranks eighth in state for pot sales By Steve Guntli A new study places Whatcom County eighth in the state for recreational marijuana sales. Last week, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy released the study, “I-502 Evaluation Plan and Pre-
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liminary Report on Implementation.” Initiative 502, the bill that legalized marijuana for recreational use, requires the institute to issue a study about the impact legal pot has had on public safety and the economy. Institute representatives stress that it is too soon to fully evaluate the impact le-
Canada lifts import ban on poultry from Washington state Canadian health officials have relaxed their ban on poultry for four U.S. states that have been cleared from any signs of bird flu. On September 1, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced birds from Washington, California, Oregon and Idaho were free of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and were once again safe to import. Poultry from Iowa, Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota and
North and South Dakota are still at risk. The CFIA instituted the ban in late 2014, after thousands of birds in British Columbia had to be destroyed following an outbreak. As a result of the restriction, items such as raw poultry or other byproducts like eggs or pet food will not be allowed into Canada if they were processed, sourced or packaged in any of the eight restricted states. CFIA has also placed a ban on live
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The study evaluated pot sales on a per capita basis. Whatcom County ranks eighth overall, with per capita spending of $39.39. The average sales among retailers were $889,499. The nine retailers in the county drew in a total of $8 million between July 2014 and June 2015. Klickitat County topped the list with $65.80 per capita, with a total of $1.3 million in sales between its three retailers. King County, the most populous in the state, had per capita spending of $24.39, with 34 retailers drawing in $48 million. The study also indicated that adult cannabis use has been on the rise since I-502 was enacted. According to the study, the prevalence of adult cannabis use in 2011 was 46.5 percent. In 2013, one year after I-502 was approved, pot use rose to 48.6 percent. The study indicates attitudes about pot use among kids have been changing, as well. While the actual use of marijuana for kids between 6th and 12th grades hasn’t changed much, fewer kids think of marijuana as harmful. Read the full study at wsipp. wa.gov/Reports.
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NWFR names Pernett new fire chief The North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) board of commissioners has named a new chief. On September 1, the NWFR board announced William Pernett will take on the position. Pernett has been serving as interim chief of the department for the last three months, following the resignation of former chief Ron Anderson. Anderson stepped down from his position earlier this year following increasingly tense union negotiations. Pernett has worked in fire service for 25 years, mostly in Tucson, Arizona. He and his family transferred to Whatcom County in 2014, when Pernett accepted the position of division chief of operations. Pernett holds degrees in fire science and paramedic studies, as well as a bachelor of science in public safety administration. As chief, Pernett will oversee 49 full-time firefighters, 52 volunteers and 10 administrative staff members. NWFR’s jurisdiction covers the largest area in the county, at 182 square miles. Chuck Shipp, the labor representative for IAFF Local 106, said the department employees
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September 11 ride returns to Peace Arch Hundreds of first responders from both the U.S. and Canada will convene in Peace Arch State Park to honor those lost on September 11. The 14th annual 9/11 Memorial Ride will once again use the Peace Arch as its terminus. First responders from Canada and the U.S. will travel in a motorcade of rescue vehicles and motorcycles to meet beneath the arch at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 11 for a memorial service. This year, five first responders who were on duty in New York that fateful day in 2001 will join the assembly to speak of their experiences. New York emergency medical services captain
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scouted locations for the pipeline on private property without permission. Some worried about the environmental impact the pipeline would have, while others were afraid for their safety, following a Bellingham pipeline explosion that killed three people in 1999. The project was officially scrapped in 2004. Williams officials sent letters to affected Whatcom County residents on September 1, asking permission to survey their land. If all goes to plan, the pipeline would be in place by late 2020.
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The Editor: An August 2015 article in “Cascadia Weekly” reported that, because of the rise in ocean temperatures, Columbia River salmon are dead or dying on their yearly return from the open ocean. They predict that by the end of the season, 80 percent of this year’s run will die. Sockeye salmon thrive only in cold water and they are a “telltale” species, of great importance to many other species as well as soil vitality. Their decline portends further negative changes to life in the ocean, since the deeper colder waters of the oceans hold the most oxygen. Last year the sockeye had to swim north around the west side of Vancouver Island to enter the rivers of their birth, because the waters were too warm on their usual routes. Industrialization began generations ago, with increased demand for power. In the 1800s the demand was so high we began extracting and burning ever-increasing fossil fuels (mostly coal) for power and heat. By the mid ’50s the CO2
content was already over the healthy limit (250 ppm) since it blocks earth’s heat from escaping, creating a “greenhouse” effect. The unforeseen result of finding and burning more fossil fuels is global warming and change to the ocean’s chemistry. Some CO2 is absorbed on land by plants where sunlight separates the molecules into carbon and oxygen. Oceans comprise 75 percent of the earth’s surface and absorb about 93 percent of excess CO2. Phytoplankton, microscopic plants on warm surface waters, photosynthesize the CO2 into carbon, releasing oxygen into the air. In the last century we’ve produced so much excess CO2 that heatwaves, fires, and droughts are everywhere, icecaps are melting and oceans are rising and becoming more acidic, making sea life less healthy. Both the atmosphere and the oceans could soon reach a saturation point, which will cause catastrophic climate disruption.
My generation (50s) inherited a polluted environment, while technology increased. We now have the capability to expand sustainable energy systems, decreasing the use of fossil fuels. Do we want to be trapped in a greenhouse, facing extinction in a dying world, or do we want to fight for an environment that is sustainable, with healthy food, water and air for everyone? Christine Westland Birch Bay The Editor: The Brad “Brose” Ambrose first annual golf tournament was a great local success. Over $3,500 will go toward Brad’s son Ryder’s future education. There will also be two scholarships of $500 given out annually at Blaine High School in Continued on next page Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Brad “Brose” Ambrose’s name. Next year’s event will be even bigger and better. A special thank you to all the hole sponsors and volunteers who made this possible. Rick Freeman and Steve Miller Blaine The Editor: Geological history has shown that climate change is cyclic; over eons the ice has ebbed and flowed. There is no argument about this kind of cli-
mate change. In more modern times, there have been cycles of change due to el Niño and la Niña. These changes cannot be argued. Since the industrial revolution, the content of carbon in deep ice samples has increased and the amount of oxygen has decreased. In the past Earth’s environment has been able to recover with natural regeneration through photosynthesis, tidal action along with ice reserves and the natural cleansing of waste to the bottom of the sea. Earth’s ability to recover is now reduced due to deforestation, which reduces photosyn-
thesis and oxygen production, the warming of the ocean by thousands of square miles of plastic particles that act as a thermal blanket, both keeping sunlight from organisms in the sea and raising water temperature. Add particles and chemicals in our air, resulting from the use of fossil fuels and overpopulation and its incumbent needs, and the earth’s shield of protection from radiation from space becomes an envelope that traps our filth. Perhaps we are not suffering from “climate change,” but from “inability to recover.” Donna Starr Blaine
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UCC offers adult literacy program By Ian Ferguson After more than a year of working to organize an adult literacy program for Blaine, volunteers are offering free, one-on-one tutoring services to adults who wish to improve their reading and writing. Tutors in the Adult Literacy Program (ALP) are trained to teach basic reading and writing skills and GED test preparation. Another program, English Language Learner (ELL), offers tutoring for adults learning English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills as well as GED preparation. Tutoring is customized and confidential. Learners meet with their volunteer tutor two times per week at a public location and at a time that fits the learner’s schedule. Anyone interested in becoming a learner can contact ALP coordinator Dan Ruiz at 360/752-8681. The push to bring an adult literacy program to Blaine was spearheaded by members of the
Blaine United Church of Christ (UCC), who were inspired by a nationwide initiative from the UCC to encourage literacy as a justice issue. In 2014, local church members invited Katherine Freimund, executive director of the Whatcom Literacy Council (WLC), to speak to members of the congregation about the need for literacy tutors in the Blaine and Birch Bay community. Most Whatcom County tutors are centered in Bellingham, and there is demand for tutors in the rest of the county. According to the WLC, one in six Whatcom County residents are functionally illiterate. “We are trying to reach out to the functionally illiterate as well as people who didn’t learn English as their first language,” said Carol Choulochas, a tutor and volunteer who helped organize the program. “For non-English speakers, tutoring can help them become more involved in the local community.” Choulochas, representing Blaine UCC, worked with Summer Ostlund, ELL coordinator at
the Whatcom Literacy Council and Debby Farmer, manager of the Blaine branch of Whatcom County Library System, to arrange a training session for tutors at the Blaine library. Choulochas recruited participants from the church and Farmer reached out to the community at large by placing a notice in The Northern Light. Ten local people attended the training session in August to become volunteer literacy tutors. Choulochas said the tutors are excited and ready to begin teaching, and are looking for learners in the local community. “It’s an important issue on so many levels,” Choulochas said. “People who learn to read have a better chance of living a productive life. It can make it possible to find a job or get a better job. For older people, reading and writing can enrich your life and allow you to get by more easily.” According to the U.S. Department of Labor, those who earn a high school diploma or GED earn an average of $10,000 more per year than those who don’t.
The Blaine school district board of directors will consider staff and community input on updates to the comprehensive program plan. The board annually makes revisions to the comprehensive plan and is soliciting input from its constituents. Of particular interest will be the implications of new graduation
requirements, as imposed by the Washington State Board of Education. In addition, the board will consider options for expanding early childhood programs in the future, beginning with the onset of all-day-every-day kindergarten in the 2016-17 school year. Mitch Everton, former board member in the Anacortes school
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The Borderite football team is full of fast learners this year. Blaine athletes hit their marks in the season opener against the New Westminster Hyacks from British Columbia September 4, and even young players showed a good understanding of the game as the Borderites rolled to a 55–20 win at home. Head coach Jay Dodd attributed the win to a balanced offense and effective defense. “It was a good night and a good way to start the season,” Dodd said. “For the first game, we’re doing a good job of understanding our responsibilities.” Jalen Kortlever played his first varsity start as a quarterback for the Borderites, completing eight passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns. Anthony Ball caught two touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Layton Hagee caught one in the fourth. “Jalen did a great job in his first varsity start,” Dodd said. “We’re finding that he has a great group of guys to throw to, and having multiple options means he can choose the open man instead of always leaning on the strongest target.” The solid passing game was balanced by Riley Fritsch’s strong running performance. Fritsch is a second-year starter who led the team in offensive production last year. Against New Westminster, he ran for 221 yards and four touchdowns, scoring two in the first quarter and two in the third. Kicker Kyle Sentkowski scored seven points for Blaine in point-after-touchdown attempts. “We’re looking to have a 5050 balanced attack this year,” Dodd said. “All our skills players are highly capable, so we’re able to call plays based on what the defense is showing us.” Blaine’s offensive line played surprisingly well, given that four of the five starting linemen had never started in a varsity game before. Dodd said those players are adapting nicely. “They knew what they needed to do, and they executed well,” Dodd said. The Hyacks didn’t lie down. The largest high school football team in British Columbia has
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a strong quarterback in Jamie Shiho, who threw for 178 yards and one touchdown, and also scored a 40-yard touchdown on a quarterback sneak in the second quarter. The Hyacks’ third and final touchdown came on a 95-yard kickoff return by David Penalver in the third quarter. Dodd said he was very happy with his team’s defense. “The defense did a great job of stopping their basic run game and breaking up passes,” Dodd said. Shiho completed 12 of 21 passing attempts. The Blaine defense forced two interceptions, one of which Anthony Ball returned for a touchdown in the third quarter. Shaq Woods, one of the Borderites’ new offensive linemen, also had an impact on defense. The 6'6", 300-plus-pound sophomore has quickness to match
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By Ian Ferguson The Blaine girls soccer team put forth a rock-solid effort in their season opener at home, ending up in a 3–3 tie with Sultan. “The entire team showed up to play,” said Blaine head coach Kelly Tuski. “Every position was working together, communicating and anticipating the play, which is what we’ve been working on since the start of the preseason.” The Borderites came out strong, breaking the ice three minutes in when Ashley Quesada launched a set-piece kick off the crossbar and Maria Gobbato scored on the rebound. Sultan netted its first goal with an open field shot in the eighth minute, but the Borderites answered right away when Quesada scored off an assist from Kailee Sharp. The first half continued with back-andforth possession in the midfield and few shots on goal until Sultan tied the game with their second goal in the 33rd minute. The second half began with Blaine maintaining possession and missing a couple of close shooting opportunities. Sultan capitalized on a long goal kick that led to a breakaway, putting away a shot from inside the 18 to go ahead 3–2 in the 57th minute. Unwilling to accept a loss, the Borderites rallied late in the game and dominated possession deep in Sultan territory. Eventually, their tenacity paid off when Ayana Holguin drew a last-line defender and passed on to Ariyana VanderVeen, who slid to kick the ball past the goalkeeper. The game-tying goal came in the 73rd minute. Borderite junior Allison Burke had a number of saves in her first varsity start. “She really stepped it up in net,” Tuski said. “She showed lots of leadership and communicated well to defenders.” The Borderites will next travel to Mount Baker on Thursday, September 10. Tuski said the team will continue to work on the fundamentals of the game to prepare for the game. “We definitely have a lot to work on but based on today’s performance I would say we have a good foundation,” she said. The Mount Baker game begins at 4:30 p.m.
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Though breakfast has long maintained its reputation as “the most important meal of the day,” lunch proves to be the most controversial one, especially when it comes to school lunch. School is back in session and that means the midday moot known as lunch is back on the table as the government prepares to review effectiveness of nutrition polices set forth over the past five years. Lunch hasn’t always been what it is today; in fact, the 1755 definition for lunch from “A Dictionary of the English Language” was simply, “as much food as one’s hand can hold.” Sometime between 1850 and the turn of the 20th century, the rise of industrialization and longer workdays away from the home made the second meal of the day as essential as breakfast or dinner. Since then, the lunch break has evolved into much more than a mealtime – both children and adults cherish this break in the day. Think about what lunch means to you as a meal and time of day. What about when you were a kid? Do you remember your lunchbox or what was in it? Maybe you ate school lunch – what was that like? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has tripled since 1980, and many Americans believe food available in school is largely responsible for the rapid increase in childhood obesity over the last 35 years. Because I was an overweight kid born in 1986, I suppose I am part of that statistic. While I do not remember eating many school lunches as a kid, I do remember my red Roger Rabbit lunchbox packed with things
like peanut butter and jelly the more stringent nutritional sandwiches, Little Debbie snack guidelines. Even with the new guidelines, cakes, Dunkaroos, Gushers, Fruit by the Foot, and if I was I have yet to see a school menu really lucky, a Lunchable, the that screams “healthy,” but I also holy grail of ready-made lunch- realize how difficult it must be es. Nearly 30 years later, after to plan a menu students will like its debut in 1988, the Lunchable that is within budget and meets continues to be a popular pre- nutritional guidelines set by the made lunch item joined by the government – not an easy task. When it comes to Blaine, not plethora of other packaged convenience and snack foods mar- only is food service director Laurie Pike committed to makketed to kids. So which is unhealthier, ing lunchtime a positive experience, she is also open to any vipacked lunch or school lunch? Packed lunch has the potential able suggestions or solutions the to be far healthier than school community has to improve the lunch, but unlike school lunch, it current system. “Lunch should be the happiest has no limits on how unhealthy it may be. No one regulates packed time of everyone’s day,” Pike said. Though she acknowledges the lunches or any of the other foods or drinks consumed outside of challenges of her job, she emphasized how rewarding it feels to see mealtimes at school. School meals provided under kids enjoy fresh fruits and vegetathe national school lunch/break- bles some have never tried before. “They go wild for the strawfast programs are consistently scrutinized for lacking quality berries,” Pike said. When students don’t like a and nutritional value, as the demographic majority reliant on certain food, Pike offers them these meals is often associated the same advice she gave to her with increased risk of childhood own kids:“I’m a big believer that obesity. More than 31 million taste buds change; don’t write it kids receive low-cost or free off your list that you’ll never like lunches via The National School it because someday you might!” Ask your kids about lunchLunch Program, some who rely on these meals as their primary time when you talk to them about their day. Be aware of their source of food for the day. In 2010, the Healthy Hun- experiences before reintroducger-Free Kids Act made signifi- ing foods to them or offering cant changes to the school lunch new foods to try, but don’t reprogram for the first time in 15 mind them of a negative expeyears. Those changes are set to rience. When your kids start expire September 30 and many taking a liking to certain healthy opponents feel guidelines such foods, find different ways to enas the mandatory selection of a joy them. Boredom from eating fruit and sodium restriction have the same things too often may be led to increased plate waste, as mistaken for dislike. Lead by example. Keep an well as students selling salt packets to make the food more palat- open mind to continuously try able. On the other hand, some the foods you aren’t so fond of school districts feel students and remember sandwiches don’t We are known for being have welcomed the healthier define lunch – you do. For our questions or comments standards. Conflicting research with ultra-gentle patients! studies provide evidence to sup- please contact Jess at nutritionport those both for and against wiser@gmail.com.
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A local trainer’s five tips for a healthy back B y K at e ly n D o gg e t t Driving, sitting at the computer for long periods of time and lifting things the wrong way are all daily activities that can contribute to the lower back pain that is common among adults. According to the American Chiropractic Association, lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, and half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. Ease the suffering and help prevent further pain with these easy tips from registered strength coach Brian Mattioli of Alpine Strength in Blaine. Trunk stability You need to have stability in your abdominal muscles and in your spine. It’s a myth that people need to have back flexibility, which is actually counterproductive and makes the back weaker, not stronger, Mattioli said. In order to achieve trunk stability, people can perform simple exercises to strengthen
the lower back and abdominal muscles. Three easy exercises include the front plank, side plank and alternating opposite arms and opposite leg raises. Hip mobility Sitting for many hours a day can cause people to develop tight hip flexor muscles, hamstrings and gluteus maximus muscles. These muscles become deactivated and lose their strength due to being inactive for long periods of time and begin to cause pain in the lower back. In order to have a strong back, the stress needs to be put on the muscles instead of on the spine by keeping the hips moving. Avoid stretching lower back Rounding the back due to poor posture puts compressive forces on the spine, and trying to stretch the lower back can cause more pain by putting the stress on the spine instead of on muscles. If you are able to keep your glutes, abs and lower back strong through hip mobility and trunk stability you’ll be in good shape, but if those are weak or if
you have a lot of movement in the lower back, that is when dysfunction happens. Thoracic spine mobility The thoracic spine refers to the upper and middle back and consists of 12 vertebrae that need to have mobility. The thoracic spine needs to be able to rotate and extend. Easy thoracic extension exercises such as the cat-camel exercise can help with mobility and avoiding back pain, Mattioli said. To do the cat-camel, get down on hands and knees, relax your head and arch your back toward the ceiling and hold for around 15-30 seconds. Return to the starting position and then press your stomach toward the floor while lifting your buttocks toward the ceiling. Hold for 1530 seconds, and repeat the series 2–4 times. Even though you round your back in this exercise, it is done in a position that won’t harm your back. Implement small changes on a daily basis In order to keep a healthy, pain-free lower back, Mattioli
Back to school sun-safety tips While sun protection is often associated with hot summer days, harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are present year-round and can be just as dangerous on the schoolyard as they are at the beach. Because UV rays are associated with about 86 percent of melanomas and 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers, children must be diligent about sun protection when they head back to school. Parents also play a role by teaching kids to lead a sun-safe lifestyle. “There is a well-established link between sun exposure and skin cancer risk,” said Perry Robins, MD, president of the Skin Cancer Foundation. “Children and teens spend most of their time at school, so it’s important that they incorporate sun protection into their everyday lives, as it’s the best method of skin cancer prevention.” The Skin Cancer Foundation offers the following recommendations to keep kids sun-safe when at school: The sun’s UV rays are strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and this is when students are usually outside for recess, P.E. and afterschool programs. Check with the school to see if there are adequate places for students to seek shade during outdoor activities. Clothing is the single most effective form of sun protection. Send students to school in densely woven and bright- or dark-colored fabrics, which offer the best defense. The more skin you cover, the better, so choose long sleeves and long pants whenever possible.
Send children to school with a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses, to protect their face, neck, ears and eyes. If they won’t wear a widebrimmed hat, a baseball cap is better than nothing. Parents should apply a broad-spectrum SPF 15+ sunscreen to their children’s skin every morning, at least 30 minutes before going outside. Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours outdoors and right after swimming or sweating heavily. Older children should learn to apply sunscreen themselves, and make it a routine habit. For extended time outdoors, children should use a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.
One ounce of sunscreen (about the size of a golf ball) should be applied to all exposed areas of skin. Remind children to cover easy to miss spots, such as the back of ears and neck, as well as the tops of the feet and hands. The Skin Cancer Foundation strives to educate children about the dangers of skin cancer and the importance of incorporating sun protection into everyday life. The foundation’s interactive education program, Sun Smart U, includes a robust website for teachers and a free downloadable lesson plan. For more information, please visit skincancer. org/education. (The Skin Cancer Foundation)
recommends trying to be on your feet as much as possible throughout the day since sitting encourages bad posture. Help your posture by taking a break from sitting at a desk by taking a short walk, talk on the phone while walking around and walk as a form of transportation as much as possible, Mattioli said. Watch your posture by keeping your abs tight and shoulders high. For more information on keeping a healthy back and to view helpful exercises, visit alpinestrength.com or call Mattioli at 262/818-5995 to set up a training session.
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a. Provide reasonable maintenance for the wife. b. Approve the petitioner’s proposed parenting plan for the dependent children. c. Determine support for the dependent children pursuant to the Washington State child support statutes. d. Divide the property and liabilities. e. Change the name of wife to that of her maiden name if desired. f. Order payment of day care expenses for the children. g. Award the tax exemptions for the dependent children to the Mother. h. Order payment of attorney fees, other professional fees and costs.
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3. You must respond to this summons by serving a copy of your written response on the person signing this summons and by filing the original with the clerk of the court. If you do not serve your written response within 60 days after the date of the first publication of this summons (60 days after the 13th day of August 2015 ), the court may enter an order of default against you, and the court may, without further notice to you, enter a decree and approve or provide for other relief requested in this summons. In the case of a dissolution, the court will not enter the final decree until at least 90 days after service and filing. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before an order of default or a decree may be entered. 4. Your written response to the summons and petition must be on form: WPF DR 01.0300, Response to Petition (Marriage). Information about how to get this form may be obtained by contacting the clerk of the court, by contacting the Administrative Office of the Courts at (360) 7055328, or from the Internet at the Washington State Courts homepage: http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms 5. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. 6. One method of serving a copy of your response on the petitioner is to send it by certified mail with return receipt requested.
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This summons is issued pursuant to RCW 4.28.100 and Superior Court Civil Rule 4.1 of the State of Washington. Dated: August 10, 2015 Rajeev D. Majumdar, WSBA# 39753, Attorney for Petitioner. File original of your response with the clerk of the court at: Whatcom County Superior Court, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 301, Bellingham, WA 98225. Serve a copy of your response on: Rajeev D. Majumdar, The Law Offices of Roger L. Ellingson, P.S., 289 H Street/ P.O. Box 1258, Blaine, WA 98231.
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The Indoor Report: What to read, watch and listen to this month ty. This is a great, under-the-radar read for anyone looking for something truly unique. Movie: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Directed by George Miller George Miller’s post-apocalyptic franchise came roaring back into theaters after a 30-year hiatus, sans Mel Gibson but with more than welcome replacements Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Mad Max: Fury Road is a burst of pure cinema, endlessly enthralling and imaginative. It’s rare to see a film with vision and ambition in the age of cookie-cutter blockbusters, but Miller and his crew make it look easy. The plot is minimal: Max (Hardy) has been captured by the menacingly grotesque Immortan Joe and is being used as a “blood bag” by his cancer-ridden soldiers. On a trek across the endless wasteland, Max escapes his confines and crosses paths with Imperetor Furiosa (Theron), one of Joe’s trusted generals who decided to defect, with Joe’s harem of beautiful slave women in tow. This simple premise serves as the fuel for what is essentially a two-hour car chase, with real-life stuntmen performing jaw-dropping feats usually reserved for bland CGI. The world is richly detailed and imaginative, and the story line, though conveyed through minimal dialogue, is rich and engrossing. Hardy is fine in the lead, but this movie belongs to Theron, who rises immediately to the upper echelon of action stars with her fierce performance. Honestly, I have a hard time believing any movie will be better than this in 2015. Album: “I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning”
By Steve Guntli Book: “The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep and Never Had To” (2010) By DC Pierson Actor and comedian DC Pierson’s debut novel is a surprising, subtly sophisticated story that blends bluntly honest teenage angst with rich science fiction. It’s an unlikely combination, and it’s admittedly uneven, but the intelligence and distinctive voice carry it through some of the bumpier patches. Darren is an awkward teenage boy who has trouble making friends. When he meets Eric, he’s convinced he’s found his soul mate, a fellow introvert who loves to draw and is obsessed with science fiction. Before long, though, Darren starts to realize that something is wrong: Eric doesn’t sleep, and never has. While Eric’s malady has some advantages (such as a deep knowledge accrued while everyone else is catching z’s), it also comes with drawbacks, namely a shadowy government organization that may or may not be trying to capture him for scientific study. The synopsis makes the novel seem more like a sci-fi potboiler, but at its core this is a comingof-age novel, and a very good one. Pierson’s coolest trick is the subtle way the prose matures with its characters. The first act of the book is peppered with an accurate teenage patois of “ums” and “ahs,” but by the second act, as main character Darren gains experience and insight, the writing grows more experienced and insightful. It all builds up to a satisfying, hard-earned finale that strikes just the right note between fantasy and grim reali-
(2005) By Bright Eyes Conor Oberst, the singer-songwriter behind Bright Eyes, had a remarkable run in the earlyto mid-2000s, turning out one brilliant album after another. In 2005, he released two of those wonderful albums at the same time. “I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning” and “Digital Ash in a Digital Urn” both dropped on January 25, 2005, the former album an homage to folk and country music and the later featuring experiments with electronic instruments and sampling. “Digital Ash” is a terrific album in its own right, but “Wide Awake” is perfect. There isn’t one weak track on the album, not one song that feels rushed or out of place. It manages to be both sweepingly epic and completely personal, as concerned with the pitfalls of modern American life as it is with the plight of junkies trying to find meaning in existence. Oberst is one of the best songwriters in music today, and he cuts to the core in tracks like the wildly romantic “First Day of My Life,” the melancholy “Lua” and the ebullient “Road to Joy.” On “Land Locked Blues,” Oberst teams up with Emmylou Harris for one of the most beautiful pop songs ever written, an elegy for the end of a relationship: “A good woman will pick you apart/ A box full of suggestions for your possible heart/ But though you may be offended, and you may be afraid/ Don’t walk away, don’t walk away.” Each of these titles is available at the Blaine Public Library. To reserve a copy, visit the local branch or go to wcls.org.
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May 2, 1932 - August 21, 2015 Our sweet mom Ethel Inez Rose Campbell Pomeroy passed away suddenly on August 21, 2015. Mom was born on May 2, 1932 on a farm in Russell, Manitoba. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy “Dolly” Jane and Raymond Henry Campbell, and the 6th of 7 siblings. She lived in Manitoba until the age of 10. It was then her parents split and ‘Granny Dolly’ took all 7 kids to live with relatives in Canada. At the age of 16 she met and married her husband Gerald John Pomeroy and they were married for 49 years. Johnny passed away in 1997. Ethel is survived by her 5 children: Sons Jerry (Oregon), Harry (California) and Warren (Canada), and daughters Penny (Washington), Lynda (Washington), 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and of course, her beloved dog Binky. Mom had a huge heart and was loved by all who knew her. She was famous for her love of yard sales from which she collected many treasures. For the past 2 years she lived in Bellingham at Shuksan Convalescent Center. The staff at Shuksan treated her like family and we couldn’t have asked for better care. She was an angel on earth and is now one in Heaven. We love you mom.
Barbara Marilyn Wood July 20, 1936 – August 24, 2015 Barbara Marilyn Wood 79, of Blaine passed away peacefully on August 24 with her family by her side. She was born on July 20, 1936 in New Westminster, British Columbia to Walter and Barbara Scott. A long time resident of Blaine, Barbara loved to travel and took many trips with her husband Troy to Alabama, California and Nevada. She loved to cook for her family on holidays and enjoyed spending the time together. She loved crafts, painting, sewing, and made a mean potato salad. Her interests included the Mariners, Seahawks, going to the casino, playing her many games on her iPad and taking care of her cat, Lilly. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Troy Wood, her parents, and brother Walter Scott. She is survived by daughter Michelle (Rob) Reed, son Gary McGee, stepdaughter Linda Stockton, grandchildren Caitlin Reed and Matthew Reed, great-grandchild Brian Reed, sisters Jean Duncan, Audrey Harrington, brothers Rod (Edna) Scott, Jim (Jean) Scott and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her family and especially by her granddaughter Caitlin, who she was very proud of and shared a special bond with. The family would like thank everyone for their love, support and prayers during this difficult time. At her request no services will be held.
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Coming up Fabulous Fibers 15: Thursday–Saturday, September 10–12, Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. A Whatcom Weavers Guild textile conference open to the public. Workshops, gallery shows, vendor. Register at whatcomweaversguild.org. Info: facebook.com/FabulousFiber15. Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, September 10, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to program motion and color sensors on the robots and see what happens! For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Blaine High School 1965 Class Reunion: Friday, September 11, 7 p.m., The Pastime, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Classmates, teachers, alumni and friends are invited to a social to help celebrate their 50th class reunion. Love Your Pet Days: Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, WFC Blaine Ace store, 1733 H Street. Goodies for pets, door prizes, free pet food samples. Info: 255-7206. Hike to Squires Lake and Alger Alp: Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m. Moderate 6-mile hike. Carpooling meets at the Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Bring a lunch or snack and water. Please dress accordingly. Event will be cancelled if raining. Info: 656-6416. Shuckin’ on the Farm: Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. An oyster feast celebrating clean water. Food garden, live music and dancing, kids activities, interactive displays and more. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Art in the Park: Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday noon–4 p.m., Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, Ferndale. Performing artists, visual art displays, sales and demonstrations. Whatcom County Dahlia Society Annual Flower Show: Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, Saturday noon–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Bloedel-Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Avenue, Bellingham. Free. Info: whatcomcountydahliasociety.org. Free Mini Fitness Classes: Saturday, September 12, noon–3 p.m., Blaine G Street Plaza. Zumba, barre Pilates, Cuban salsa and yoga by Whatcom Fitness instructors. Free posture assessment by Whatcom Physical Therapy. Drawings. Info: 332-8167. Meet Author, Adventurer and RVer, Joei Carlton Hossack: Saturday, September 12, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. This recognized Canadian radio and television personality will delight the audience with stories of her worldwide travel adventures. Info: 305-3637.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of September 1 to September 7 there were 1.56 inches of precipitation. The 2015 year-to-date precipitation is 18.38 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 71.5°F on September 5, with a low of 45.9°F on September 5. Average temperature for the week was 63.8°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Computer Basics – Tips for Making Windows Work Better for You: Monday, September 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to set up your computer’s desktop and manage files and folders for maximum efficiency. Registration is required and limited to 12. Info: wcls.org or 305-3637. Kids Dance Lessons at Dakota Creek: Monday, September 14, 3–7 p.m., Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Monday classes. Starts September 14, but you can join any time. Classes free with $10 registration. Info: dakotacreekcenter.com. Toddler Time: Tuesday, September 15, 10:30–11 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. 20 minutes of stories, songs and other amusements for very young children. Preschoolers are welcome, but content is aimed at ages 1-3. Info: 305-3637. Play and Learn Drop-in: Wednesday, September 16, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn while you play. Activities vary and include Play-Doh, LEGO, wooden blocks, a stuffed animal doctor station and more. For ages 3-5. Info: 305-3637. Boundary Bay Brewery 20th Anniversary Block Party: Wednesday, September 16, Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham. Info: bbaybrewery.com. Scooby Doo Party: Wednesday, September 16, 3:15–4:15 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Celebrate your favorite Scooby-Doo characters with games, crafts and more. For grades K-5. Info: 305-3637. Jerry Nelson Concert: Friday, September 18, 7 p.m., Faith Community Church, 586 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Lynden. Internationally renowned pianist. Doors at 6 p.m., refreshments to follow. Info: 354-4815. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, September 19, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Pancakes, waffles or French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee/tea and OJ. Adults $6, children $4. Info: 332-8040. Community Breakfast: Saturday, September 19, VFW Post 9301, 7011 Hannegan Road, 8–11 a.m. Serving pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea, milk, orange juice and water. Cost $6 per person, children 5 and under free. Info: 220-5676. Hoppingham – A Hops and Harvest Festival: Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Bellis Fair Mall Parking lot, Bellingham. Celebrate an active craft beer community. Beer, wine, spirits, food, music and a car show. Tickets: $20, includes 10 tasting tickets. Full pours $5. Run with the Chums: Saturday, September 19, 10:30 a.m., BP Highlands on Jackson Road, south of Grandview Road. Kids Smolt Sprint at 10 a.m., 5K fun run/walk. Free. Info: chumsofterrellcreek.org or 526-2381 ext. 103. Microsoft Word - The Basics: Monday, September 21, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Formatting, editing, rulers, tabs, lists and more. Registration limited to 12. Info: wcls.org or 305-3637. WSU Extension’s Free Gardening Green Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22 – October 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 221 Pacific Street, Bellingham. Practical information and simple actions to create a sustainable landscape. Class size is limited and preregistration is required. Info: 671-3891 or sl-taylor@comcast.net. Blaine Senior Center Bingo Fundraiser: Tuesday, September 22, 5:30–7 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Cash prizes. Admission is $15 for eight games, three cards each game. Baked potato bar at 5 p.m., $6. Info: 332-8040. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Mowing a path to success B y K at e ly n D o gg e t t Mike Andes remembers spending weekends pushing a lawn mower down the streets of Blaine and Birch Bay as a way to pay for college. Now graduated debt-free, Andes never expected to make a living off his business – especially at the age of 19. At 13 years old, Andes began college at Western Washington University with plans to become a heart surgeon. During college, Andes started Andes Lawn Care with his older brother as a way to avoid taking out loans, but after graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in physical science, technology and whole body health care he decided to continue his business on his own as a way to continue making money and help out his family. “My business is really more than just about money to me,” Andes said. “I always enjoy watching customers see the change we can make to their yards.” Andes started his current business, Augusta Lawn Care Services, when he was 17, offering landscaping services. Recently, he jumped at the opportunity to expand his business. On September 1, Andes took over Kenny’s Materials, a landscaping material supplier that closed last June after the unexpected death of the owner, Kenny Hull. Andes had used Kenny’s Materials for his landscaping supplies, and after Hull’s death, Andes decided it was time to expand his
own business. The new store and office is located at 5087 Lincoln Road in Blaine and will now provide both landscape materials for delivery and pick up and services. Rock, gravel, soil and mulch can be picked up or delivered, and trees, landscape fabric and other gardening supplies can be purchased at the store. Services provided include mowing, pruning, tree and landscape work, pressure washing and more. “We are a one-stop shopping center for all things lawn, landscape and outdoor related,” Andes said. “Blaine has needed something like this for a long time.” With goals of expanding his business even further, Andes is working toward a Masters in business administration by taking evening classes at Western. Andes grew up with financial struggles, and has always feared not being able to provide for himself or his loved ones. Using the fear as a catalyst for success, Andes said it motivated him to grow his business. In the future, Andes plans to open multiple locations down Interstate 5, with hopes of opening up a new location on Guide Meridian as soon as next year. “I’ve always wanted to own my own business,” Andes said. “I just didn’t expect this to be my life. I do love landscaping, but medicine will continue to be my passion.” Call 360/350-5500 with any questions or to schedule services.
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The Northern Light • September 10 - 16, 2015
Whatcom County... Let’s show them our support!
Blue Ribbons on Mailbox Post, Antennas, Businesses, Homes, Lapels...everywhere law enforcement will see them.
Please Display a Blue Ribbon throughout September for the
“Sea of Blue” WE SUPPORT YOU!
Campaign
You can honor all Whatcom County Law Enforcement simply by displaying this simple symbol that you care for & appreciate them. (Tie those Blue Ribbons as well as display this poster at your home or business)
This ad enthusiastically paid for by Mike Kent of Windermere Real Estate