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Full speed ahead for Blaine library expansion By Oliver Lazenby

(See Library, page 3)

s Members of the public enjoyed a free noon-hour concert at the G Street Plaza in Blaine on July 9. The concert was hosted by the Blaine Harbor Music Festival, which runs through Saturday, July 13. Above, Nick Biello plays a saxophone solo.

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Boule wins government funding for his legal defense By Jami Makan The Canadian government will fund the legal defense of Bob Boule, the owner of the Smuggler’s Inn Bed and Breakfast in Blaine who is alleged to have helped people enter Canada illegally. During a July 5 court appearance, Boule’s application to have his defense funded by the Canadian government was granted. According to a media report, Boule made a successful “Rowbotham” application before Justice Frits Verhoeven at the New Westminster courthouse.

The application, named after a 1988 case in Ontario, can be made by people who are facing “serious and complex” criminal charges and have been denied legal aid but can’t afford a lawyer, according to the website of the B.C. Legal Services Society. During the hearing, prosecutor Daniel Meneley, counsel for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, told the court that in order for a Rowbotham application to succeed, legal representation must be deemed essential to conduct a fair trial.

School board to review superintendent candidates By Oliver Lazenby Applications to be the next Blaine school district superintendent are coming in, and the district scheduled a special board meeting to review applications on Monday, July 22 at the district administrative office at 765 H Street. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. with a three-hour executive session, which is not open to the public. Tina Padilla, assistant to the superintendent, said the district expects to have

about eight qualified applicants. Its hiring consultant, Rich Parker, will vet the pool of candidates before the board reviews their qualifications. After the three-hour closed session, the board will hold an open meeting to take action on the applicants, according to a July 3 press release from the school district. Padilla said the board would likely select five finalists for the next round of interviews, on Saturday, August 10. The board could also decide not to pursue

any of the applicants and hire an interim superintendent. The August 10 meeting would be open to the public and each candidate would be interviewed for an hour, Padilla said. The school board defined its priorities for its next superintendent at a May 29 special board meeting. The school board is looking for candidates who can creatively support teaching and learning, are child oriented, can work collaboratively, live in the district and are “fiscally minded,” according to the criteria.

Meneley noted that “the complexity (of the case) is acknowledged and conceded” by Crown prosecutors. Boule faces 21 charges. The charges include allegations that Boule, despite being on prior notice, failed to keep the peace and be of good behavior, and assisted people in the U.S. with attempting to enter Canada in contravention of Canadian law. The charges are set for trial from January 13 to February 5, 2020. Boule will appear in court on Tuesday, July 16 to confirm his trial dates.

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After more than 10 years of advocating for an addition to the Blaine Library, Friends of the Blaine Library (FOBL) found a way to speed up the process. The group offered $50,000 to hire an architect or design firm to plan for a library expansion. The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) plans to issue a request for bids this month, and the city of Blaine – the owner of the current library property – has partnered on the project as well. They hope to have design drawings and a cost estimate for expanding the 5,400-squarefoot building to about 12,000 square feet by the end of the year. The Blaine Library has been in its current space since 1988. In that time, the population of the city and the surrounding area has more than doubled. “The building itself was formerly a public works maintenance shed,” said WCLS executive director Christine Perkins. “It wasn’t ever made to be a library so it has some shortcomings. It hasn’t kept up with modern library infrastructure.” The library’s biggest shortcoming is its lack of space. “There’s definitely demand for more meeting space in the library. Computers are restricted due to a lack of space and electrical and infrastructure concerns. We do have people who get a little frustrated by the noise level and lack of a quiet study area,” Perkins said. FOBL was motivated primarily by the lack of space, said vice president Pat Kingshott. The group raised most of the $50,000 to hire an architect in the last three years with the help of several large anonymous donations, she said. To determine an appropriate size for a library, WCLS uses a target of 0.7 square feet per person in the community, a guideline established by the Public Library Association. WCLS estimates based on 2036 population projections for Blaine and the surrounding area (they looked at areas south and east of Blaine not including

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Birch Bay) suggest 12,000 square feet is an appropriate size for the Blaine library. That’s based on a projected 2036 population of 18,417 people in the area, said Mary Vermillion, WCLS community relations manager. What’s next? After hiring an architect, WCLS will plan a series of community input meetings for the library this fall. “What we’re envisioning is a really robust community input process like we had in Birch Bay, because we really need to hear from the public about what features they’d like to see in their expanded library in Blaine,” Perkins said. The timeline is much faster than the future Birch Bay Vogt Community Library’s planning process; the library system and Friends of the Birch Bay Library spent about 18 months designing and planning that building.

WCLS is hoping it can work faster having learned from the Birch Bay process, said Michael Cox, WCLS deputy director. Also, the current site of the Blaine library has fewer archaeological and aesthetic concerns than the Birch Bay library site, which is near the water on land heavily used by Native Americans, and many in the community wanted it to retain the look of the craftsman house on site. Raising money With a design and financial target in place later this year, FOBL would be responsible for raising money for construction, possibly with the help of the city of Blaine. WCLS would provide extra furniture and equipment for the expanded library. Perkins said the future Birch Bay library wouldn’t reduce the need to expand Blaine’s library; the population numbers factored into the ideal size of the Blaine Library include Blaine and the surrounding area, but not Birch Bay. Birch Bay is also growing and the state Office of Financial Management projects it will have

a population of more than 13,000 by 2036. Still, if both Friends groups are fundraising at the same time that could impact donations from those who would give to both projects. WCLS is working to coordinate the two groups’ fundraising efforts. The Birch Bay library will take about $4.7 million to build. Washington state’s 2019-2021 budget includes $2 million for the library. “We’ve had lots of great conversations with both Friends groups and they both understand the situation very well and are interested in making sure both projects succeed,” Perkins said. “We’re lining up some meetings for us to all figure out who’s doing what and when.” Downtown redevelopment As part of its Strategic Economic Initiative to improve downtown’s economy, the city of Blaine conducted a survey where residents ranked 44 local economic objectives from highest priority (recruiting downtown business) to lowest (realigning Grant Avenue/14th

s Blaine library branch manager Debby Farmer looks into the library’s overflowing storage closet. Friends of the Blaine Library raised $50,000 to hire an architect to design an addition to the library. Photo by Oliver Lazenby

Street). Expanding the library ranked 13th on that list. Blaine city manager Michael Jones said the city is interested in the project not only because it is important to residents, but also because of the library’s potential as an economic driver. An updated building would add to the growing collection of new or remodeled buildings on the north end of downtown,

which includes Starbucks, Rawganique and the new visitor information center. “A larger library with expanded services would attract more users and encourage more downtown activity,” he said. “Downtown activity promotes more downtown activity; people going to the library might stop for coffee or lunch or go shopping.”

County-wide audit of sexual assault cases reveals systemic problems By Jami Makan An audit of sexual assault cases was recently performed in Whatcom County, with the goal of developing survivor-centered responses to sexual assault. Performed by the Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission on Sexual and Domestic Violence, the audit focused on answering the question, “How is the Bellingham-Whatcom County criminal legal system organized to meet the justice needs of sexual assault survivors?” The audit consisted of interviews with survivors as well as interviews with nurses, detectives and other practitioners and stakeholders. It also included focus groups, court observations and reviews of sexual assault prosecutions in Whatcom County. “This was a huge effort, and represented the first audit focused on sexual assault that the commission has done,” said commission director Susan Marks, who presented the report’s findings to Blaine City Council at the June 10 meeting. The audit discovered that the ways community institutions in Whatcom County understand and respond to reports of sexual assault are influenced by widespread societal myths and misconceptions about sexual assault. One such myth is that survivors lie

about sexual assault, making up allegations because they regret a sexual encounter or want revenge against a sexual partner. In truth, survivors have little to nothing to gain by making false reports of sexual assault. “Many survivors shared that the process of reporting a sexual assault is as traumatic as the assault itself, due to the ways that their credibility is assessed,” read the commission’s report. “Our society tends to focus on the integrity of the survivor rather than the reported offender, despite the fact that sexual offenders rarely admit to their sexual violence. We did not see a single case in the audit in which an offender admitted to their sexual violence, but we did see several convictions.” Other societal myths that are prevalent include that survivors provoke sexual assault with their behavior or by wearing revealing clothing, and that if a survivor’s account of the incident is inconsistent, they are probably lying. “Research demonstrates that the trauma of sexual assault physiologically impacts brain chemistry and the survivor’s ability to remember details and the sequence of the assault,” noted the commission’s report. “The impacts on memory are typically most significant in the hours and days immediately following the assault – often when

reports are made.” At the same time, the report noted that studies show that between 65 and 74 percent of sexual assaults are not reported to law enforcement. This is because survivors often experience feelings of shame, guilt and self-blame following a sexual assault, and may be reluctant to disclose the incident due to fear of being disbelieved, safety concerns or the belief that nothing will be done. “We hope to break this culture of silence around sexual assault, and we want our community to be comfortable talking about the realities of sexual assault,” said Marks. The commission’s audit also discovered that implicit bias and oppression lead to inequitable outcomes in the ways community institutions serve and partner with marginalized communities, and Native communities in particular. Implicit bias is the unconscious attribution of particular qualities to a member of a certain social group, and it can lead members of community institutions to make assumptions about survivors based on what they believe to be true about their gender, race or another identity. “We chose to focus on Native communities because we have two tribes within our county, and there’s data that Native women are sexually assaulted at a higher rate than any other group,” said Marks. But

while the commission did hear from some Native survivors, it noted that there were significant barriers to arranging focus groups and interviews; the commission did not have the necessary trust or relationships with culturally-specific community organizations to be able to reach and hear from a significant number of survivors of color. “In the future, our goal is to build stronger relationships, and to show up in ways that the tribes want us to, and not just for our own purposes,” said Marks. “We want to figure out how to be good partners.” According to Marks, the next steps will be for stakeholders to implement the report’s recom-

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Blaine High School graduate Kyle Sentkowski wowed the 2A Northwest Conference with his punting and placekicking, sharpened his skills at the College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California, and this fall the former Borderite football player will kick at Sacramento State University, a NCAA Division I school. Sentkowski accepted a preferred walk-

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on offer from Sacramento State, which means he’s guaranteed a spot on the roster but will not be on scholarship. Jeremy LaPan, Sacramento State special teams coordinator, has known Sentkowski for two years through kicking camps and said he was impressed with his kicking and character. Sentkowski has the opportunity to compete for a spot as starting kicker, he said.

The Editor: Congratulations to publishers Patrick Grubb and Louise Mugar, as well as all the staff, on the 24th anniversary of The Northern Light. While I cannot claim to have read it since its beginning in June 1995, I have looked forward to it each week and carefully perused it since June 2002. With all the many changes in global communications, it is terrific to see a local paper not only surviving, but continuing to improve and grow. In sending my best wishes for its future success, I would also like to welcome its new editor Jami Makan who has brought another high standard of journalism to The Northern Light. Having had both the responsibility and opportunity to read local publications in many countries, I believe The Northern Light has reached a standard that should be appreciated and enjoyed by all of us. Long may it continue. Trevor Hoskins Blaine The Editor: A question for the 2019 candidates for Blaine City Council: Do you favor the present election process for electing council members? Briefly, the process involves each voting district (ward) in the primary election to select the candidates who will potentially represent their ward and will be the candidates that appear on the general election ballot. Since the general election involves district wide voting, all voters in the three wards are allowed to vote for candidates in the other two wards as well as the candidates in their own ward. This raises some interesting possibilities. In the upcoming 2019 council elections, two of the wards, ward 1 and ward 2,

will have two candidates each. Ward 3 has only one candidate who is assured of being elected. For the sake of argument, assume the voters in wards 1 and 2 cast ballots that result in no clear winners in either ward. Since voting is district wide in the general election, the voters in ward 3 could potentially determine who will be elected in all three wards. Another possibility is that a candidate favored by the voters in a specific ward loses the election even though the voters in his/her district selected the candidate by the votes they cast in their ward. These possibilities are because of district wide voting in the general election. Basically two thirds of the votes for a candidate can come from outside the candidate’s ward. This system was put in place in 1994 by the state legislature. Since that time the state legislature passed the Washington Voter Rights Act in 2018. This act allows cities such as Blaine to change the voting process for their citizens. A change of one word – district “wide” to district “only” in the general election – would allow the voters in each ward to elect their council representative. The present council has been asked to make that change but to date has made no effort to do so. I would hope each of the 2019 candidates consider whether they think the present system meets the needs of the citizens, or whether a more fair election system would allow the voters in each ward to determine who should represent them. Dennis M. Olason Blaine

and Canada. Our two nations are the best and most compliant in climate change regulations compared to the rest of the world, regardless of what the critics say within our countries and worldwide. Anyone that has been to most parts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America, and certain islands in the Caribbean to name a few areas, would know those areas are in fact in non-compliance of most of the rules and regulations of climate change and most don’t have tax and carbon offset costs like we do. And there are many lobby groups within our countries that are funded by outside interests to embarrass us, create trouble, and inhibit, delay and stop energy expansion and development that hurts our economies and therefore loses jobs. Both our countries must put a stop to all of this nonsense, and stop those citizens within our countries who are also part of the problem. Canada and the U.S. have the largest proven oil and natural gas reserves in the world. Both nations also have the largest proven reserves of all precious metals and minerals. Both countries have 20 percent of the world’s fresh water. Canada is the second largest land mass on earth and has the longest continuous waterfront in the world. Canada has only a population the same as California (40 million) and it’s 5,000 miles from coast to coast, which is why Canadians speed a lot on the highways! When the rest of the world attacks us on climate noncompliance: let us remember the Peach Arch as a symbol of unity, built

The Editor: The Peace Arch is a symbol of unity. Let us all pause for a moment in the U.S.A.

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The Editor: Residents in Dakota Creek celebrated their July 4th with a sparkling array of fireworks. Not so good for the nesting Blue Herons. Upon hearing the crackling of the firework, six or seven immediately flew off and then a few more later. They must have been terrified. We people need to realize the impact to the herons of this night of disturbance. Linda Dadey Delta, B.C. The Editor: For many years I have attended the July 4th parade in Blaine. This year, to show my support,

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The Editor: Why I am voting for Natalie McClendon for coastal district 5 for county council: Natalie has the vision we need. As a grandmother of an adorable toddler, Natalie McClendon is focused every day on how she can make a better world for that child and future generations. I believe coastal district 5 needs a representative on the county council who will work tirelessly to meet the challenges of climate change, transition to a clean energy economy, while also ensuring clean water for fish, farms and families, and build shared prosperity. Natalie has the experience we need: Natalie has served as the chair of the Whatcom County Democrats for two terms and is currently serving her second term representing the district 5 on the Whatcom County Planning Commission. Natalie has the qualifications we need: In addition, she is a small business co-owner, has taught at-risk students and substitute taught in various Whatcom County schools. She holds a BA in Environmental Politics and Economics and a Secondary Teaching Certificate in Social Studies, Career & Technical Education. Natalie has served her community for many years: Her community service activities include the Executive Committee of the Sierra Club Mt. Baker Group; Government Affairs Committee

The Editor: There is a family who lives at the end of the parade route who every year runs water bottles out to all the parade participants as they finish going through the parade. We don’t know their names or who they are, but want to publicly express appreciation for their unprovoked act of kindness. When it’s hot and parade performers have been active for the

The Editor: As a mother and a grandmother, I am outraged and heartsick when I hear about the terrible conditions at the Mexican border, especially for the children. These people are not criminals; they are refugees fleeing from violence and asking for our help. Have we forgotten the words of the Emma Lazarus poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free.” How can we, as Americans, turn our backs on them and treat them so cruelly, especially taking children away from their parents? I am not advocating an open border, but we need a much more humane way of processing and housing people who are waiting for admittance to our country. Pat Vavrick Birch Bay

I wore a small Canadian flag on my hat. I was surprised by the reaction. I naively expected a friendly smile or an acknowledging gesture but instead was met with cold stares, silent condemnations and a passing remark that I was a “party pooper.” Having previously lived in the states, I found this somewhat disturbing and unusual. My intention was not to be critical of Americans or to be culturally insensitive. If I had met someone on Canada Day with an American flag, I would have considered this to be an honor and been supportive. I suspect the main reason for the reaction I received is Donald Trump. I understand that Americans are deeply divided about their president who has exacerbated national and international relations. His environmental, foreign and trade policies have isolated the country. His insistence on building a wall and his treatment of refugees are deplorable. Another probable reason is American hubris. Trump’s overemphasis to “Make America Great Again” and “America First” appeals to many because this self-interest has always been part of the American tradition. The altruism of the American people, however, has always manifested as a much stronger heritage; perhaps this will happen with the next federal election? In the

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The Editor: Natalie McClendon presently serves on the Whatcom County Planning Commission. She is well aware of the needs and issues of our waterside district 5. Included in our district are cities, towns, farmers, the petroleum plants, fishermen, tourist resorts and the rest of us. The complex demands of our county include population growth, the need for housing, jobs, roads and traffic infrastructure, water supply for industry, agriculture, cities and fish. It is the job of county government to manage and provide workable solutions to all of these issues. Natalie has the experience and ideas we need as the population grows and climate change makes demands on our resources. We need smart and realistic experience on the county council. Natalie will bring this knowledge and strength to Whatcom County Council. Alice Brown Birch Bay

The Editor: Ten years ago, on July 18, 2009, John Quimod and Kylie Bestul opened the Little Red Caboose, offering Blaine a friendly place for good coffee and inspired food. With hard work and two moves, John’s and Kylie’s hospitality is now found at their spacious Peace Arch City Cafe on Peace Portal Drive. We have always been grateful that John and Kylie gave Blaine a unique place for friends to meet. We have moved away from Blaine but if we had not, we’d be at the Peace Arch City Cafe on Thursday, July 18, to congratulate them on 10 years of success and friendship! Thank you John and Kylie! Mike and Ruth McBride Anthem, Arizona

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in 1921 in Blaine, Washington and Surrey, B.C. The American side of the Peace Arch is inscribed with the words, “Children of a common mother;” the Canadian side, “Brethren dwelling together in unity.” The Peace Arch represents the longest undefended boundary in the world, and also on the east side the words, “May these gates never be closed.” Now and in the future let us stand together – our two great nations and not let inside and outside interests damage the future for us, our children and grandchildren. H.M. Jay James Vancouver, B.C.

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significant population growth in the years ahead. In 2013, BBWSD’s service area had a population of 8,810 while in 2038 the population is projected to grow to 14,663. That is an increase of 66 percent over 25 years. “We are taking a look at what we need to do in order to keep the system functioning properly,” said Eisses. To ensure that there is an adequate water supply, the comprehensive plans discuss water sources and water rights, as well as well rehabilitation and the construction of new wells and other water infrastructure. The plans also discuss water transmission within the district through new piping, as well as water storage

through new storage tanks. On the sewer side, the comprehensive plans discuss water treatment and new projects that are needed to accommodate the projected population growth. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the public hearing, in order to learn more about BBWSD and its plans for the future. “Some citizens may be interested in projects taking place near their homes,” said BBWSD finance director Sandi McMillan. “Others may want to see what the district is doing to secure water supply for the next 20-plus years and making sure wastewater is handled correctly in such a pristine environment like Birch Bay.”

The 20,600-square-foot, $3.4 million building will replace a webhouse building near McMillan Avenue. That building will be demolished to make way for commercial and industrial business expansion in that area. The port’s webhouse buildings serve as storage lockers and work spaces for commercial fishers. Site preparation for the new webhouse started last September and the port originally hoped to complete the project in 2018.

However, once soil was placed on the site to prepare for construction, the port decided to allow the site more time to settle into the underlying dredged sediment. Pouring a concrete foundation before the site thoroughly settled could lead to the foundation cracking, said Andy Peterson, Blaine harbormaster. The project also includes a lighted, eight-foot-wide gravel trail around the water’s edge from the marina to the boat launch.

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According to a July 5 news release from the Whatcom County health department, recent testing showed that biotoxin levels have dropped since last month, allowing the shellfish harvest to reopen on most Whatcom County beaches. Some closures remain in effect, however. Sections of Lummi Island remain closed to butter and varnish clam harvest. Point Roberts beaches remain closed to all species of shellfish harvest pending further testing. Bellingham Bay south to the Skagit County line, excluding Chuckanut Bay and Larrabee State Park, remain closed to butter and varnish clam harvest. Meanwhile, parts of Chuckanut Bay and Larrabee State Park are closed due to pollution. According to the Whatcom County health department, biotoxin levels can change rapidly, so shellfish harvesters are advised to always check for current shellfish closures before harvesting shellfish anywhere in Washington state. Information is available on the Washington Shellfish Safety Map at doh. wa.gov/shellfishsafety or by calling the DOH Biotoxin Hotline at 800/562-5632. Molluscan shellfish include clams, mussels, oysters and scallops. Mussels and varnish clams usually contain the highest toxin concentration. PSP and other naturally occurring biotoxins are not destroyed by cooking or freezing. Crab meat is not affected, but “crab butter” and entrails can harbor biotoxins so they should be discarded. According to the release, shellfish sold in restaurants and markets have been tested before distribution and are safe to eat.

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Settlers’ picnic celebrates its 124th year This month, the Whatcom Old Settlers Association (WOSA) celebrates their 124th year of picnics. It is the longest continuing celebration in Washington state. Around the year 1895, a gathering of individuals wanting to honor old settlers who braved muddy trails, no roads and hard times created the first picnics. These picnics consisted of games, food and sharing ideas and conversation with neighbors. Passing years would see

dances, horseracing, sack racing and awards given for the oldest settler. In later years, WOSA was created, and members joined and paid their fifty cents at the picnic each year. The year is now 2019. On July 26, 27 and 28, WOSA will be sharing the celebration that our forefathers created by inviting all of Whatcom County’s new settlers, old-time settlers, U.S. and international visitors to come and join in the excitement, free entertainment,

food vendors and crafters, pioneer kids’ parade, grand parade, flower show, bouncy houses, climbing wall, free kids pioneer scavenger hunt, horse wagon rides, beer garden, dances and more. So find your way to Pioneer Park, 2007 Cherry Street, July 26–28 located along the Nooksack River in friendly Ferndale. Gates open each day at 12 p.m. For more information, please go online and visit whatcomoldsettlers.com.

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and there were book sales and speeches. Children’s activities included an arts and crafts fair, ring toss and a dunk tank. The event attracted many residents and supporters of the future library.

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Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration featured a pancake breakfast, car show, arts and crafts street fair, live music and a parade. More people attended this year’s festivities than ever before. Carroll Solomon, a Blaine Chamber of Commerce director, said 98 vendors signed up to sell goods, 200-plus people registered their car for the car show and there was a full house for the pancake breakfast. See more photos of Blaine’s event by visiting thenorthernlight.com. Photos by Louise Mugar

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Public Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: LOMAN LEROY HANSEN, Deceased. No. 19-4-00345-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Raquel Montoya-Lewis The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: June 19, 2019 with Clerk of Court Date of First Publication: June 26, 2019 Name of Administrator: CAROL KELLEY Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202, Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: June 19, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator CAROL KELLEY

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ELOISE RHONDA HASKINS, Deceased. No. 19-4-00307-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Lee Grochmal 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: June 3, 2019 with Clerk of Court Date of First Publication: June 27, 2019 Name of Co-Personal Representatives: DEAN B. HASKINS and DARRYL S. HASKINS Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: June 3, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Co-Personal Representative DEAN B. HASKINS and DARRYL S. HASKINS

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Public meeting to focus on East Maple Ridge development By Jami Makan A public meeting will be held to discuss the East Maple Ridge housing development planned for east Blaine. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. It is hosted by Bellingham-based APC Engineers and Invictus Global Group. The East Maple Ridge housing development will be a neighborhood of approximately 353 new single-family homes, located north of H Street, east of Jerome Street and west of Harvey Road. East Maple Ridge was approved in 2010 and was granted an extension by city council in 2018. It is owned by Douglas and Louise Connelly, and the approval is set to expire on July 26. Because the approval will be expiring soon, the project applicant will be submitting a reapplication for new approval of the East Maple Ridge PUD single-family neighborhood residential subdivision. As part of this process, the Blaine Municipal Code requires that a public meeting or “community conference” be held. According to section 17.68.070 of the Blaine Municipal Code, “the community conference is an informal public meeting hosted by the applicant. The purpose of the meeting is to provide early and informal notification to the public, to generate discussion, and make the proponent aware of community concerns relative to the proposed project.” According to Stacie Pratschner, the city of Blaine’s community development director, the project applicant is applying for a new PUD and preliminary plat approval. “That is step one in the three-step process for approving a subdivision, to create lots to build homes on,” she said. The second step is construction plan approval, said Pratschner. The applicant applies to the city’s public works department for approval of public and private infrastructure. The third step is final plat approval, and that is when the lots are created and the construction of homes can begin. Pratschner said that after the public meeting, the applicant will prepare a written report documenting the community meeting, summarizing the issues raised and describing how the proposed project addresses the issues. The applicant will submit the report to the planning commission, which will accept public comments again through a more formal process. The planning commission will ultimately make a recommendation to Blaine City Council whether to approve or reject the application. Any questions about the meeting can be directed to APC Engineers at 360/671-1146.

OBITUARIES Norma Gail (Hurteau) Nelson October 22, 1948 - May 28, 2019

Norma Gail (Hurteau) Nelson, 70, of Custer, WA, passed away on May 28, 2019. Born October 22, 1948 in Vancouver, B.C. to parents Norman & Aleta Hurteau. The youngest of three, Norma graduated from Britannia Secondary School in Vancouver, B.C. Norma spent many summers riding the train back to Saskatchewan to visit relatives. She met the love of her life, Dean Thomas Nelson, a U.S. Navy serviceman, in March of 1967 at John’s Pizza Parlor in Vancouver, B.C. It was “the summer of love” and they learned that they both loved to dance and go camping and that they even shared the same birthday. They were married on August 22, 1970 at the Sacred Heart Church in Vancouver, B.C. and for the next 48+ years they rarely spent a day apart. The always practical Norma never shied away from adventure, spending her honeymoon tenting while they moved to Minnesota. In Minnesota, Norma worked as a bookkeeper and managed an apartment complex. After three years they returned west to Brier, WA. Norma was immediately hired to work for General Telephone Company. After welcoming two boys, they set down roots in Point Roberts for 20 years before retiring in Custer, WA. Resourceful, determined and practical, Norma enjoyed the simple pleasures – even if it was just her favorite soap opera. She was famous for her award-winning apple pie and her contagious smile. Norma loved spending time with her “girls” Liz, Barb, and Deidre who she met in Tsawwassen. She and Dean enjoyed annual trips to Palm Springs and spent many weeks camping on the Oregon Coast. Norma is survived by her sons, Nathan Nelson of Custer and Aaron (Kelly) Nelson of Everson, her “pride & joy” and only grandson Owen Nelson, her brothers Wallace (Evelyn) Hurteau and Fred (Donna) Hurteau as well as many numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life for Norma and Dean, who passed away four weeks later, will be held at the family home in Custer, Washington on Saturday July 13, 2019 with an open house from noon to 3 p.m.

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