May 15 - Cascadia Weekly

THE GRISTLE, P. 6 EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY, P. 10 RHINESTONE COWBOY, P.24 

LEAP TO 

WHERE YOU ARE 

FACULTY DANCE CONCERT, P. 20 

LAKE WHATCOM: DYING BEFORE ITS TIME, P. 6 

BIG ROCK GARDEN: ART AND NATURE FOR MOM, P. 21 

c a s c a d i a 

REPORTING FROM THE 

HEART OF CASCADIA 

5/09/07 :: 02.19 :: FREE 

LOREENA MCKENNITT: MORE THAN A PRETTY VOICE, P. 22

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Bike Fun All Day: 

• 7am Pancake Feed at 

The HUB Community 

Bike Shop 

• Noon Annual Tricycle 

Races at City Hall 

• 5pm Prize drawing 

at Boundary Bay 

Get More Details at www. 

MtBakerBikeClub.org or call 

360.671.BIKE (2453) 

Art by Vince Lalonde, 

BoneRev.com 

SSC Presents 

Bike to Work 

and School Day 

Friday may 18, 2007 

Bike or walk to work on May 18th and get 

treats, food, and a chance to win great prizes. 

Just stop by one of these Celebration Stations 

between 6:30 and 9 am 

Celebration Stations 

Downtown Bellingham @ Railroad & Holly 

The HUB Community Bike Shop 

Fairhaven Village, 11th Street & Finnegan 

WWU Red Square, Main Campus 

WWU Recreation Center, South Campus 

Sehome Village @ Bill M. Parkway 

Barkley Village @ Woburn Street 

Sunnyland Elementary on James Street 

Dupont & Broadway 

Guide Meridian & Birchwood Ave. 

N. Cascades Cardiology by St. Joeseph 

Whatcom Comm. College, Kellogg Rd. 

Shuksan Mid. School @ NW & Alderwood 

Carl Cozier Elem. @ Lakeway & Lincoln 

Port of B’ham on Roeder Ave. 

Public Market @ Cornwall & Lottie 

Southside Food Pavillion, Fairhaven Pkwy. 

Lumni Fitness Center, Kwina Rd. 

Main Street Ferndale 

Blaine Schools on H Street, Blaine

05.09.07 

WEDNESDAY 

MUSIC 

Mockingbird: 7:30pm, Roeder Home 

WORDS 

Amrita Sondhi: 7pm, Village Books 

Spoken Word Wednesday: 8pm, Stuart’s at the 

Market 

05.10.07 

THURSDAY 

ON STAGE 

HeadRush: 7pm, Fairhaven College Auditorium 

Good, Bad, Ugly: 7:30pm and 9:30pm, Upfront 

Theatre 

Nunsense II: 7:30pm, Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 

Lynden 

Too Beautiful: 8pm, iDiOM Theater 

DANCE 

Faculty Dance Concert: 7:30pm, Performing Arts 

Center, WWU 

COMMUNITY 

Girl’s Night Out: 5-9pm, Fairhaven 

History Talk: 7:30pm, Whatcom Museum 

05.11.07 

FRIDAY 

ON STAGE 

Arts Fundraiser: 5:30pm, Viking Union, WWU 

Improv Evolution: 7:30pm, Upfront Theatre 

Nunsense II: 7:30pm, Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 

Lynden 

Little Women: 7:30pm, Phillip Tarro Theatre, Mount 

Vernon 

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 7:30pm, Lincoln 

Theatre, Mount Vernon 


Director’s Cut: 9:30pm, Upfront Theatre 

DANCE 

PULP: 7:30pm, Firehouse Performing Arts Center 

Faculty Dance Concert: 8pm, Performing Arts 

Center, WWU 

WORDS 

Judith Williams: 7:30pm, Village Books 

VISUAL ARTS 

Studio Tour: 10am-6pm, Camano Island 

Bead for Uganda: 6-9pm, Center for Expressive Arts 

TO GET YOUR EVENTS LISTED, E-MAIL 

CALENDAR@CASCADIAWEEKLY.COM 

ON STAGE 

Improv Evolution: 7:30pm, Upfront Theatre 

Barefoot in the Park: 7:30pm, Firehouse 

Performing Arts Center 

Nunsense II: 7:30pm, Claire vg Thomas 

Theatre, Lynden 

The Maltese Falcon: 7:30pm, Leopold Crystal 

Ballroom 

Little Women: 7:30pm, Phillip Tarro Theatre, 

Mount Vernon 

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 7:30pm, 

Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon 


Director’s Cut: 9:30pm, Upfront Theatre 

DANCE 

Faculty Dance Concert: 7:30pm, Performing 

Arts Center, WWU 

Northwest Dance Festival: 7:30pm, McIntyre 

Hall, Mount Vernon 

Tango by the Bay: 9-11pm, Squalicum Yacht 

Club 

MUSIC 

Whatcom Chorale: 7:30pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal 

Church 

Kulshan Chorus: 8pm, Bellingham High 

School 

Collegium Musicum: 8pm, Performing Arts 

Center, WWU 

c . a . s . c . a . d . i . a 

EEKLY 

A glance at what’s happening this week 

Carolyn 

McCarthy 

performs 

her onewoman 

show about 

love—and 

staying in 

it—May 10- 

12 at iDiOM 

Theater 

05.12.07 

SATURDAY 

COMMUNITY 

Haggen to Haggen Run: 8am, Sehome Village 

Pancake Breakfast: 8-11am, Senior Center 

Plant Sale: 9am-2pm, Hovander Homestead 

Park, Ferndale 

Bike-a-Thon: 9am-2pm, Northwest Washington 

Fairgrounds, Lynden 

Farmers Market: 10am-3pm, Depot Market 

Square 

Bellingham Robot Festival: 10am-4pm, 

American Museum of Radio 

VISUAL ARTS 


Sweet Road Studio Tour: 10am-5pm, Blaine 

Garden Gallery: 10am-4pm, Lazy “R” Ranch 

Darrell Davis Reception: 6-9pm, Café Culture, 

La Conner 

Colleen Andrews is one of the many, many 

artists whose work will be on display May 11- 

13 as part of the Camano Island Studio Tour 

For music-related events, see page 25 

More event information can be found starting on page 16 

05.13.07 

SUNDAY 

ON STAGE 

Nunsense II: 2pm, Claire vg Thomas Theatre, Lynden 

Little Women: 2pm, Phillip Tarro Theatre, Mount Vernon 

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 2pm, Lincoln Theatre, 

Mount Vernon 

DANCE 

Faculty Dance Concert: 2pm, Performing Arts Center, 

WWU 

MUSIC 

Chuck Pyle: 2pm, Nancy’s Farm 

COMMUNITY 

Family Activity Day: 12-4pm, Whatcom Museum 

VISUAL ARTS 


Sweet Road Studio Tour: 10am-5pm, Blaine 

American Abstraction Opening: 12-5pm, Whatcom 

Museum 

Garden Party: 1-4pm, Big Rock Garden 

05.14.07 

MONDAY 

WORDS 

Chuckanut Radio Hour: 6pm, American Museum of Radio 

Poetry Night: 8:30pm, Fantasia Espresso 

VISUAL ARTS 

Plein Air Day: 10am-3pm, Woodstock Farm 

Art’s Alive Forum: 7pm, Everson McBeath Library 

Songster Chuck Pyle—otherwise known as the Zen 

Cowboy—does his thing May 13 at Nancy’s Farm 

05.15.07 

TUESDAY 

ON STAGE 

The Parasol Puppets: 7pm, Whatcom Museum 

WORDS 

The Ragtime Kid: 7:30pm, Village Books 

COMMUNITY 

Adventures in Ethiopia: 12:30pm, Whatcom Museum 

Backpacking 101: 7pm, REI 

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THIS ISSUE 

Views & News 

4: Sea changes 

6: Lake Whatcom 101 

8: Not a day at the beach 

10: Learning without borders 

14: Cop talk 

15: Closures, openings, embezzlement 

Art & Culture 

16: Wheels of death 

18: Follow the bras! 

20: Modern movement 

21: Art in the park 

22: Ethereal entertainment 

23: Cowboy fever 

26: Zombies and puppies 

Rear End 

30: Help Wanted, Buy/Sell/Trade & 

Rentals 

33: This Modern World, Mannkind, Perry 

Bible Fellowship 

33: Real Astrology 

37: Crossword, Troubletown 

39: Pancakes of the world 

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Although Paris Hilton 

once told Harper’s Bazaar 

that she aspired to be 

like Martha Stewart 

“when I’m old,” the hotel 

heiress and reality television 

celebrity will get 

her chance to emulate 

Stewart a bit sooner. 

After a series of probation 

violations stemming 

from an alcohol-related 

reckless driving charge, 

on May 4 the 26-year-old 

party girl was sentenced 

to 45 days in Los Angeles 

County Jail beginning 

June 5. Guess life’s not 

so simple, after all. 

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THE GRISTLE, P. 6 EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY, P. 10 RHINESTONE COWBOY, P.24 

c a s c a d i a 

REPORTING FROM THE 

HEART OF CASCADIA 

5/09/07 :: 02.19 :: FREE 

LEAP TO 

WHERE YOU ARE 

FACULTY DANCE CONCERT, P. 20 

LAKE WHATCOM: DYING BEFORE ITS TIME, P. 6 

BIG ROCK GARDEN: ART AND NATURE FOR MOM, P. 21 LOREENA MCKENNITT: MORE THAN A PRETTY VOICE, P. 22 

Photo by Chris Coffi n 

A LIVING, LIVABLE CITY, 

PLEASE 

Bellingham’s city council and 

police department must begin 

to demonstrate accountability 

to young, lower- to middle-income 

citizens who actually 

live and work in downtown 

Bellingham. I am distressed to 

see condos, knickknack stores, 

and expensive restaurants 

choking out affordable housing 

and bars in my neighborhood. 

Upon blocking a liquor license 

to a prospective music venue, 

I am told a police spokesperson 

recently expressed a dream for 

a downtown that “looks more 

like Fairhaven”—a concept I 

fi nd horrifying. Such gentrifi - 

cation would entirely displace 

downtown’s existing, vibrant 

and artistic community of 

young people. 

Bars and living rooms are this 

community’s meeting halls, the 

places we gather to socialize 

and share art. Denying new liquor 

licenses, harassing existing 

bars and stinging house 

parties will not make us stop 

letters 

table of contents credits letters 

assembling, having rock shows 

or drinking. It will only leave 

youth angry and bored, with 

little to do after 5pm but make 

mischief. 

More effective city planning 

strategy necessarily begins 

with greater dialogue between 

politicians, police and 

concerned, young downtown 

residents. Those of us outraged 

at what is happening to the 

cornerstones of our community 

need to become more proactive 

about voicing our concerns to 

city offi cials, instead of merely 

bitching among ourselves. And 

politicians and police, whom 

the public has hired to represent 

and serve us all, must take 

these grievances seriously, and 

work with us to ensure that 

downtown continues to have 

space for its current residents 

and culture. 

—Kathleen Bula, Bellingham 

WATERFRONT REQUIRES 

SEA CHANGE 

Change happens in two ways. 

There is proactive change, 

wherein we select a new set of 

circumstances, presumably to 

meet a need or advance a cause. 

Then there is reactive change, 

where the change itself is dictated 

by external events beyond 

our control. 

The waterfront redevelopment 

project has the potential 

to be a manifestation of either. 

If we can agree that: 

1. Bellingham has distinguished 

itself from other places 

by a superior “quality of life,” 

i.e., environment, culture, etc. 

2. Growth invariably brings 

change—and we are growing. 

Then we can also easily see 

that what happens on the 137 

acres down by the water (equal 

to the size of the entire existing 

downtown) will quite likely 

be the dominant factor in how 

Bellingham changes going forward. 

Proactive or reactive? 

It’s our choice. 

Based on the process thus 

far, we’re heading for reactive 

outcomes. High-rises as a reaction 

to open space. A pseudocleanup 

as a reaction to poor

economic choices. A marina as a reaction 

to narrow self-interest. 

The latest maps produced by the 

Port of Bellingham tell the story. 

Even where there is 33 acres of “open 

space,” it is distributed much like the 

open space at the Bellwether—lawns 

between buildings, walkways, promenades. 

As Bellingham faces this 

crucial period of growth and change, 

we have an opportunity to defi ne 

the change, to choose our future, to 

honor and hold onto the “quality of 

life” that makes this place so special. 

We have an opportunity to utilize 

these 137 acres to choose to retain 

this quality of life going forward. A 

true waterside park would help defi ne 

our place for generations to come. As 

a community, we would be making a 

statement that we want to emphasize 

and bring to the fore that which 

is unique about our place (frontage 

on the water, shimmering islands in 

the distance) and reject attempts to 

make it generic (condos and lawns). 

This is proactive thinking. It will 

steer us toward a future where our 

sense of place is at the center. This 

is wise; our sense of place is a very 

valuable asset. 

But what can we afford? 

I have heard the economic arguments—and 

have been struck by 

how consistently they have been exclusively 

based on short-term thinking. 

In the long view, the economic 

vitality (and by extension real estate 

values) will be hugely enhanced if we 

maintain the “quality of life” here. 

Quality of life is absolutely a diminishing 

resource in the 21st century. 

The laws of supply and demand are 

unavoidable; the less of it there is, 

the more it is worth. 

We have it. For now. 

To keep it, we must fi nd a way to 

broaden the discussion around this 

project. The “vision” presented thus 

far by the port and the city is so 

shallow, so—dare I say it—mediocre 

that should we accept and endorse 

it, we will be squandering the 

qualities that make our place special 

and will have nothing to show 

for it but generic, lowest-commondenominator 

outcomes. 

If this happens (and it will happen 

unless something changes), we will 

have no one to blame but ourselves. 

We must re-energize our community 

vision—and quick. 

In the beginning was the Waterfront 

Futures Group. Boy, could we 

use them now. 

—John D’Onofrio, Bellingham 

TOXIC FOOD CHAIN 

The contaminated Chinese pro- 

tein powder that has sickened some 

17,000 American dogs and cats has 

now turned up in the human food 

supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture 

admits that 6,000 pigs and 

more than 2.5 million broiler chickens 

were sold for human consumption after 

being fed contaminated pet food. 

This was a disaster waiting to 

happen. After all, animal feed mills 

are generally regarded as dumping 

grounds for all kinds of garbage: 

cat and dog carcasses from animal 

shelters, cancerous tissue and other 

slaughterhouse discards, food processing 

waste. Why the fuss about 

some slightly toxic Chinese protein 

powder? 

Our government and agribusiness 

will not protect our food supply, 

but we can. By purchasing fresh 

fruits and vegetables grown close 

to home—at farmers’ markets and 

local food co-ops. By avoiding garbage-fed 

meat and dairy products. 

—Darwin Madison, Bellingham 

IMPEACH 

We should all be grateful to Dennis 

Kucinich for introducing articles of 

impeachment against Dick Cheney. 

It’s about time and long overdue. I 

just don’t understand why Kucinich 

isn’t impeaching Bush as well. Those 

two gangsters lied to the nation to 

start an illegal and immoral war 

against an innocent nation. They 

have lied about the dangers of global 

warming. The criminal George 

Bush admitted on national television 

that he ordered illegal, unwarranted 

spying on American citizens. 

Bush and Cheney were installed in 

the White House by the most corrupt 

Supreme Court decision in U.S. 

history, and since then they have 

committed numerous, serious crimes 

against the world and the American 

people. They should be impeached 

and ideally some day should be tried 

in a world court for war crimes. Everyone 

should contact Congressman 

Rick Larsen and ask him to support 

Mr. Kucinich’s bill. 

—Steve Hood, Bellingham 

Dept of 

Corrections 

A recent story on Embrey House 

asserted the property was once 

owned by the Lummi Island Community 

Land Trust. The land trust 

did not own the property, but held 

a purchase option. 

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The Gristle 

ONE WAY CUL-DE-SAC: In a synergy of purpose and action, 

Bellingham City Council devoted a lengthy session 

this week to the city’s six-year transportation improvement 

plan as it is informed by a second plan they discussed 

to reduce Bellingham’s manmade greenhouse gas 

inventory—the car being the number one contributor 

to said inventory. 

Linked now by public policy, this spells new emphasis 

on alternative modes of travel, with a sizable portion 

of the $71.4 million the city intends to spend on our 

streets by 2013 devoted to improvements to bike and 

pedestrian corridors. Of 20 projects the city chose to 

place on its priority list, 18 will benefi t walkers and 

bikers to some degree. 

Improvements are portioned throughout the city, 

thanks to an effort by Tim Douglas and his staff to involve 

the Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission 

to point to projects that should receive attention, the 

majority of which are not auto related. 

Despite progressive efforts, topping the list of projects 

is a $11.5 million plan to widen east Sunset Drive 

between Woburn Street and McLeod Road. 

Nowhere is the public subsidy of private development 

more evident than in road-building activities, a vicious 

cycle in which the public surrenders millions of dollars 

to improve infrastructure that facilitates construction 

that produces eventual increase in traffi c, congestion 

and—ultimately—more publicly funded road-building 

and widening. The Sunset improvement—driven in large 

measure by homebuilding around Barkley and McLeod— 

simply opens a spigot on development fl owing into the 

county along the Mount Baker Highway. Ah, progress! 

Tthe city’s transportation plan is also a great way to 

peek out a few years and see what’s not slated or budgeted 

for improvement—namely any plan for roads in 

and around the Lake Whatcom reservoir, where traffi c 

runoff along impervious surfaces continues to contribute 

to the measurable decline of a drinking water supply 

for 85,000 people. Years of talk, and it doesn’t even get 

a mention in the plan. 

That’s a shame because federal money to assist may 

dry up as early as 2009. The Federal Highway Trust Fund 

is fi nanced by an 18.4-cent-per-gallon tax on fuel but, 

due to neglect and slippery accounting by a Republican 

Congress and Administration, the $20 billion balance 

traditionally in the fund is estimated to zero out by 

2009. Without some correction as yet undiscussed in 

Congress, it deteriorates rapidly every year thereafter. 

“Current Highway Account revenue projections for 

2009 show a shortfall of $200 million in revenue,” John 

Horsley, executive director of the American Association 

of State Highway and Transportation Offi cials (AASHTO), 

told a state commission in March. “That shortfall will 

require an obligation reduction in the highway program 

of just under $800 million, since it takes a reduction of 

just under $4 in obligations to save $1 in spending. In 

2010 the defi cit dramatically increases to $5.7 billion.” 

This grim news is not lost on public works directors 

around the state—including our own—who recognize 

they must sink a shovel on projects by 2009 or lose 

federal assistance. 

Unfortunately, this can result in a kind of “panic 

planning” that favors irrational projects like the Laurel 

Street Bridge, slated for completion before the hammer 

falls while roads in the watershed continue to slide oil 

into our drinking water. 

BY ALAN RHODES 

RECENTLY I sat down with 

April Markiewicz for a chat about 

Lake Whatcom. April is the Assistant 

Director of Huxley College’s 

Institute of Environmental Toxicology. 

Wait, don’t stop reading. 

I don’t like eye-glazing scientifi c 

discussions either, so April agreed 

to explain in the simplest language 

how badly we’ve screwed up our 

only source of drinking water and 

what the consequences are going to 

be. My job was to write this down 

and to roll my eyes if she tried to 

sneak in scientifi c words like “mesotrophic” 

or “eutrophication.” 

Alan Rhodes: I’ve read that all lakes 

eventually die, but Lake Whatcom 

is dying before its time. How 

come? 

April Markiewicz: Phosphorus. 

It’s the key chemical that prematurely 

ages a lake. Increased 

development has meant more 

phosphorus getting into the 

water, especially in the last 

fi ve years. 

AR: How’s the phosphorus getting 

into the water? 

AM: When you clear land for development 

you disturb the 

phosphorus in the soil around 

the lake, and it gets washed in 

by runoff. You also have people 

living around the reservoir 

using lawn chemicals and fertilizers, 

and you have leaking 

septic systems—all that stuff 

gets into the water. 

AR: What does it do when it gets 

there? 

views 

your opinion the gristle 

Lake Whatcom for Dummies 

Doomsday straight-talk from a smart scientist: 

get out your wallets, folks 

AM: It fertilizes the algae, which 

increases. When it dies, bacteria 

feeding on it consumes the 

dissolved oxygen in the water. 

As oxygen gets used up, fi sh 

and other organisms have to 

move away or die. What’s happening 

in the Hood Canal is 

happening in Lake Whatcom. 

AR: Can we just treat the water? 

AM: That doesn’t solve the problem 

and it gets increasingly 

expensive, and you still get 

algae particles going through 

the screening process during 

treatment. These interact with 

the chlorine used in treatment 

and produce an unwanted byproduct 

called trihalomethanes… 

AR: That’s the longest word you get 

to use. 

AM: Sorry. THMs are a carcinogenic 

byproduct. In fi ghting one 

problem we create another. 

AR: What’s the worst thing we’re doing 

as a community? 

AM: Building our dream houses 

around the lake. 

AR: Have we messed things up so 

badly that we’re doomed? 

AM: The degradation of the water 

is accelerating so fast that 

Views expressed are not necessarily those of Cascadia Weekly 

basin three of the lake, which 

was pristine just a short time 

ago, is getting as bad as basins 

one and two. Professor Robin 

Matthews at Western isn’t sure 

if we can ever bring back the 

lake. Maybe we can, but we’ll 

have to be far more effective 

in stormwater treatment. 

AR: What will that cost us? 

AM: A couple of years ago the estimate 

to install stormwater 

treatment facilities just along 

the north end of Lake Whatcom 

alone would cost around $26 

million, plus an additional one 

to two million dollars a year 

for maintenance. 

AR: That’s pretty pricey. 

AM: Yes, and that’s an estimate 

for only one small part of the 

lake. It would cost lots more to 

provide stormwater treatment 

throughout the watershed. We 

also have to start thinking 

about a new water treatment 

facility. To provide basic upgrades 

to the facility will cost 

around $9 million, and $36 

million to add a more effective 

membrane fi ltration system, 

and those fi gures are in 2004 

dollars. 

AR: Any more good news? 

AM: Well, the Lake Whatcom Watershed 

Advisory Board has 

recommended that we buy up 

the remaining undeveloped lots 

around the lake. To purchase 

just the top 100 prioritized 

properties will cost around $75 

million. It’s still the cheapest

and best way to provide the most 

protection to the lake. Eventually 

we will probably need to start 

buying existing houses then razing 

them so the land can become a 

natural fi ltration system again, but 

that is a long-term process that will 

take hundreds of years. 

AR: I hope you’re fi nished. 

AM: Not quite. Since Lake Whatcom is 

already listed as an impaired water 

body under the federal Clean Water 

Act, Ecology has been conducting 

what’s called the Total Maximum 

Daily Load (TMDL) study. This will 

establish the amount of phosphorus 

allowed in the lake. Advance word 

is that we’re going to have to restore 

the reservoir to “natural conditions,” 

using phosphorus levels in 

Smith Creek, the most undeveloped 

watershed, as the goal. 

AR: What will that cost? 

AM: I would think it would cost close to 

a billion dollars. 

AR: What would happen if we ignored the 

requirements of the TMDL? 

AM: Some communities have been fi ned 

$35,000 a day for non-compliance. 

A day later, looking over my notes, I 

could come to only one conclusion: we 

have conducted ourselves like a community 

of morons. We have known for 

many years that the lake is in trouble, 

so what have we done? We have crowded 

its shores with houses, and continue 

to build more. The watershed is laced 

with streets and septic tanks and sewer 

lines. It is home to a large planned 

community with a golf course. The 

Building Industry Association of Whatcom 

County has consistently opposed 

restrictions on watershed construction. 

Realtors use their websites to promote 

Lake Whatcom living to the nation at 

large. Mortgage lenders appear before 

local government to argue against 

downzones. People speed across the 

lake in their motorboats and land their 

seaplanes on it. Most politicians have 

been only marginally concerned with 

the reservoir, and even well-meaning 

ones have been too cautious, offering 

band-aid approaches rather than bold 

solutions. There has been a failure of 

leadership and an absence of citizen 

outrage. 

Somebody once commented that even 

the dumbest animal knows enough not 

to piss in his own watering hole. What 

does that say about us? 

Alan Rhodes pens a monthly column for 

Cascadia Weekly. Don’t miss his segment 

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PHOTOS & STORY BY SEAN MCGROREY 

currents 

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BIG 

TO BIG 

SPRING BREAK is 

stereotyped as a time 

when students head to 

the beaches with beer 

and sun on their minds, 

but 34 local students 

chose to receive 

tetanus shots, don hard 

hats and Tyvek suits 

and spend one week 

helping New Orleans 

move toward recovery. 

EASY 

It MADE me realize 

we’re all just kids going 

to college, and we 

have different beliefs, 

and that doesn’t hold 

us back from being 

friends and respect- 

ing each other. So 

that broke down the 

stereotype wall. 

— Nikki Olson, a 

Western Student 

STUDENTS SPEND BREAK 

HELPING NEW ORLEANS 

HOMEOWNERS 

Western sociology major Sean Davis said, “I asked 

myself, ‘Am I going to remember spring break 2007 

sitting on my butt, watching TV and movies… or 

am I going to remember helping New Orleans, and 

bonding with our small crew of 12, people on campus 

I may develop lifelong friendships with.’” 

Students from Western Washington University 

and Whatcom Community College raised more than 

$500 each to volunteer for a week through the 

Samaritan’s Purse relief organization. Some were 

religious, some were not, but all were united in restoring 

houses whose insides Katrina made resemble 

garbage dumps more than homes. They rescued 

mementos that spoke of their owners’ former lives, 

and they removed everything rotten and reduced 

six houses to their frames, all in hopes the owners 

could rebuild. Still, after seeing the FEMA trailer 

parks and the fi elds of abandoned houses scattered 

like scar tissue through New Orleans, they knew reconstruction 

has a very long way to go. 

Carolyn Salez, a resident of St. Bernard’s Parish 

just east of New Orleans, said volunteers were a 

major source of hope after her after many of her 

friends and family fl ed, before returning to a parish

“The VOLUNTEERS 

made the difference in 

bringing back the people in 

this parish, REBUILDING 

this parish. The volunteers 

are the people who really 

need to be thanked—not the 

government.” 

— Carolyn Salez, a resident 

of St. Bernard’s Parish 

covered with grey mud and houses fi lled with fl ounders and fl ies. 

A wall of fl oodwater rendered every building in St. Bernard’s Parish 

uninhabitable. 

“This parish would be nowhere near where it is right now if it 

weren’t for the volunteers,” Salez said. “The volunteers made the 

difference in bringing back the people in this parish, rebuilding 

this parish. The volunteers are the people who really need to be 

thanked—not the government.” 

Davis said breaking down drywall and chipping off tile was 

tiring in the hot Southern spring weather, with sweat dripping 

down his respirator and building up behind his suit, but it did not 

dampen his desire to help. 

“I think it would be wrong to complain because we’re not the 

ones who have lost our homes, our possessions, our belongings,” 

he said. “What hurts the most are the memories, the photos, the 

art from your children’s art class in preschool.” 

Many of the volunteers felt close to the people they were helping. 

They received heartfelt thanks from strangers on the street 

and at Texaco stations, and felt moments of pause as they rescued 

wedding tapes and photograph albums. 

Western human services major Nicole Raden, who helped a 

woman who had lived in the same house for 50 years, said, “I 

feel like I read her autobiography by going through her house, 

because we got to see everything she owned.” 

Nikki Olson, a Western environmental science major, is an agnostic, 

while many who volunteered alongside her are Christians. 

“It made me realize we’re all just kids going to college, and we 

have different beliefs,” she said, “and that doesn’t hold us back 

from being friends and respecting each other. So that broke down 

the stereotype wall.” 

Volunteer coordinator Michael Todd said that while Samaritan’s 

Purse has cleared the insides of 1,200 homes, it has stayed twice 

as long as it usually does after a disaster, and will be leaving in 

May. Others must take up the volunteer effort. 

“Don’t forget about the people here in New Orleans,” he said. 

“Now it’s going to take more skilled people to help rebuild. Just 

spread the word that the need is still here in New Orleans; help 

the people get back to a somewhat normal life. 

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BY KIMBERLY CHAMPLEY 

Explorations 

Academy 

Classrooms without boundaries 

LISA BECK smiles at her class of high school students 

and prepares them for their fi eld trip to the Bellingham 

water treatment plant. 

“Think about yourself as a tube spanning from the sewage 

treatment plant to the water treatment plant,” Beck 

says, scooting back on her desk. 

Her classroom is warm and comfortable, with blue 

walls speckled by sponge-painted silver stars and moons. 

Student artwork is on display and an Italian “pace” fl ag 

hangs from the window. A mix of students sit at a semicircle 

of tables facing the front of the room, each one 

revealing a unique style as they eagerly discuss coagulation, 

fi ltration and particulate impurities, today’s topic. 

Students at the Explorations Academy engage in handson 

learning activities. As the name suggests, they’re encouraged 

by teachers to explore and share ideas as part 

of their learning experience. Teachers at the academy 

provoke personal growth through facilitated discussions. 

The atmosphere is relaxed, allowing students to address 

teachers on a fi rst-name basis. 

Located two blocks south of Bellingham High School, 

and just north of State Street, the academy supports 

2,500 square feet of classrooms, offi ces, cafeteria and 

a commons area that doubles as the school’s library. 

Twenty students between the ages of 13 and 18 are 

enrolled in the academy. The faculty includes three 

part-time teachers, an involvement coordinator, offi ce 

manager and a director. 

Explorations Academy is supported by Global Community 

Institute, a nonprofi t educational organization. 

Founded in 1988, the academy was fully accredited 10 

years later by the Northwest Association of Schools and 

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—Daniel Kirkpatrick, the director of 

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Their mission is to provide learning 

programs that encourage selfawareness 

and critical thinking, 

while focusing on an education 

that addresses issues of social justice 

and ecological balance. 

“We try to show our students 

that they have gifts the world 

needs, and we try to help them 

fi nd their calling,” says Daniel 

Kirkpatrick, director of Explorations 

Academy. “We tend to have 

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school and we encourage them to 

embrace their individuality.” 

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literature and technical 

theater production. The cluster 

also included a project where the 

students developed and produced 

a play by Shakespeare. 

Along with cluster courses, students 

are enrolled in mathematics 

and courses in a foreign language, 

either Spanish or French. Since the 

academy focuses on experience, 

many fi eld days allow students to 

travel to various locations of interest. 

Often, the school schedule 

is fi lled with fi eld days and trips 

that help the students apply what 

they have learned in the classroom 

to real world scenarios. 

“There are two outcomes from 

learning: intrinsic and extrinsic,” 

Kirkpatrick explains. “Extrinsic 

learning is where a student is motivated 

by the end outcome, such 

as a high letter grade or an award. 

Intrinsic learning is when a student 

is proud of their work and is 

rewarded by doing their very best 

and benefi ting from their experiences. 

We focus on this internal 

investment of learning.” 

The school operates on a trimester 

schedule, featuring a fourmonth 

fall and spring term and a 

one-month winter term, or J-term, 

that is often used for traveling. 

Last winter a group of students 

traveled to Kenya for their J-term 

expedition to study East African 

politics, human ecology, geography, 

Kenyan literature and culture. 

They participated in a service 

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project at a local orphanage. 

The students attended a rural British prep school 

for their classes and slept on the fl oor for the fi rst 

week and a half. They spent another three days on a 

safari, worked and slept in an orphanage in Kisumu 

and spent the remainder of their trip on the coast of 

Mombassa. 

“Students come back from these trips pronouncedly 

changed,” Kirkpatrick says. “It is a time for us as 

Americans to start shifting our posture to the rest of 

the world and get a perspective of how others live.” 

Other J-term expeditions have included trips to 

Mexico, Nicaragua, Thailand, Peru and Ireland. 

As a private sector school, Explorations requires 

an annual tuition of $9,000. Fundraising is a year 

round activity for the school. 

The academy does not administer the Washington 

State Assessment of Learning exam (WASL), but instead 

uses the High School Survey of Student Engagement 

to describe and monitor student engagement 

in educationally purposeful activities. As far 

as testing goes, teachers at the academy tend to shy 

away from exams alltogether. 

“Teachers assess student learning through presentations 

and projects,” Kirkpatrick says. “They aren’t 

against testing, but feel that it tends to be biased to 

content learning.” 

Peer teaching is another tool used at the academy 

to promote teamwork and applied learning. Groups of 

students may be assigned a topic relevant to their 

current studies. They conduct research and decide 

how to present what they learn in a meaningful and 

interesting way to their classmates. 

Many students at Explorations Academy are refugees 

of the public school system, often transferring 

due to a lack of stimulation. In a less-restictive 

learning environment, students are able to design 

their own projects and build a suitable curriculum 

based on their individual learning needs. 

Ian Alexander, 16, is in his fourth year at the academy 

and holds the status of a junior in high school. 

Alexander made the switch to Explorations Academy 

in eighth grade when he found himself bored and out 

of place in public schools. 

Alexander says the school is a lot less formal and 

teachers are more open and willing to adjust assignments 

to fi t student needs. Alexander would like to 

go into the IT fi eld after graduation and was assigned 

the duty of computer administrator to ensure that all 

computers at the academy are properly functioning. 

“I am a lot more involved in my learning here,” 

Alexander says. “More self-discipline is involved, but 

if you are willing to put forth effort, you will get a 

better education.” 

Perhaps Mark Twain was on to something when he 

quipped that schooling would never interfere with 

his education. Explorations Academy is founded on 

the notion that powers of reasoning and judgment 

do not spring from textbooks and lectures alone; and 

that when students are pushed beyond their personal 

boundaries, experiencing new cultures and exchanging 

ideas, their real education begins. 

“Teachers 

assess the 

student 

learning 

through 

presentations 

and projects.” 

They aren’t 

against 

testing, but 

feel that 

it tends to 

be biased 

to content 

learning.” 

—Daniel 

Kirkpatrick, 

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The stories are nearly identical to a 

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DATE FROM HELL 

On May 1, Bellingham bike offi cers 

responded to a fi ght reported near 

abandoned buildings at the foot of 

Cornwall Avenue. Several people 

heard screams and snarls. Offi cers 

contacted a quarreling couple. The 

woman had punched herself in the 

nose and bloodied it. The man was 

taken into protective custody after he 

threatened suicide if he remained in 

the company of the woman. 

THE CONTINUING CRISIS 


rolled into the Smart Stop Shell on 

Garden Street for a trespass request. 

A man had been acting belligerently 

toward the clerk the store. Police located 

the man a short distance away 

on a bicycle painted with fl ames. He 

was drinking from an open can of beer. 

During this contact, police say he informed 

them he was in touch with 

“the lighter beings” and most of “us” 

would become useless. The prophet 

was issued a ticket for possessing an 

open container of alcohol. 


were again at the Smart Stop Shell on 

Garden for a trespass theft complaint. 

Offi cers noticed a group in the nearby 

alley guzzling a 40-ounce torpedo of 

2/11 Steele Reserve. Police reported 

several members of the group had evidently 

passed out some hours before 

and soiled their pants. 

On May 3, Bellingham bike offi cers in 

Maritime Heritage Park observed two 

men sitting near Whatcom Creek. One 

of the men began to light a pipe as 

police approached. Police say when 

he saw them he had a “deer 

caught in the headlights” 

look. The 24-year-old reportedly 

tried to conceal 

the multicolored pipe in 

his the palm of his hand, 

but was issued a citation 

for possession of marijuana 

for his troubles. 

On May 5, an intoxicated male 

mistakenly attempted to enter a 

home on Iron Street that in his ethanol 

haze he thought was the residence 

of his brother. 

On May 2, a 20-year-old drunk nearly 

“T-boned” a BPD squad car on Orleans 

Street. Offi cers arrested him for DUI 

and DWLS-3, but were evidently so 

upset they forgot to also cite him 

with MIP. 

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stopped a group of people rolling cigarettes 

on a bridge crossing Whatcom 

Creek. They arrested three on outstanding 

warrants. 

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On May 1, employees of the Three Trees 

Coffee Shop on Holly Street tried unsuccessfully 

to rouse a man who was 

snoring in their doorway. Eventually, 

they called police, who found a way to 

wake him and book him into the County 

Hotel on multiple warrants. 

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On April 30, a man fl ed from Haggen after 

shoplifting beer and Chinese food. 

WAITING A LONG TIME FOR 

RESCUE 

On May 4, two teens walking the trails 

near Barkley Neighborhood discovered 

a vehicle overturned in a pond near 

Sylvan Street. Concerned someone 

might be trapped inside, they called 

the police. The teens described the 

vehicle as old and rusty with mold 

and grass growing on it. Police investigated 

and decided the vehicle 

appeared to have been in its current 

resting place for some time. The case 

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BY TIM JOHNSON 

Casino and seashell 

jackpots 

05.02.07 

WEDNESDAY 

The former treasurer for the Skyline 

Parent-Teacher Organization is charged 

with felony theft after she admits in 

Whatcom County Superior Court to taking 

about $13,000 from the Ferndale organization 

before returning the money. 

The thefts took place over a period of 

years, according to court documents. 

Bellingham’s six candidates for mayor 

square off at the fi rst of several forums, 

this one sponsored by a coalition of 

north side neighborhood associations. 

05.03.07 

THURSDAY 

Dozens tell the Port of Bellingham 

they want a more complete cleanup 

and more open space than proposed 

in that agency’s waterfront redevelopment 

alternatives. The public meeting 

was the last on the scope of the port’s 

Environmental Impact Statement. 

05.04.07 

FRIDAY 

eeTHE 

THAT WAS 

Bellingham’s Laurel Street Bridge 

project is thrown into limbo after preliminary 

excavations reveal the remains of a 

possible Indian settlement. The shells, 

found during geotechnical drilling, could 

be part of a midden, the heap of shells 

that accumulated in and around the settlements 

of native peoples who ate lots 

of clams and other mollusks. Federal law 

protects such sites, which can contain 

the bones of the ancient inhabitants. 

A Mount Baker School District offi cial 

is named the next superintendent of 

Meridian School District. Tim Yeomans 

will take over after Burton Dickerson 

leaves this summer to head-up a school 

district in Quincy, Wash. Yeomans has 

been the assistant superintendent at 

Mount Baker since 2005. 

The Blaine post offi ce is shut down 

for three hours after a powdery substance 

is discovered on some mail. Offi 

cials say some of the employees complained 

of eye irritation, but the powder 

was reportedly only from a roller on a 

piece of mail-sorting equipment that 

had disintegrated. 

Another manufacturing company in 

Bellingham closes its doors and moves 

to Ferndale. International Absorbents—a 

company based in Vancouver, 

B.C.—has produced pet care and industrial 

products at its Bellingham factory 

since 1986. The company says their new 

facilities in Ferndale are part of a capital 

expansion plan. 

Nearly 300 Whatcom County residents 

are warned to boil their water after ecoli 

bacteria is discovered in the Bell 

Bay Jackson Water Association supply. 

The water association is located between 

Ferndale and Blaine. Offi cials say 

they’ll treat the water with chlorine. 

The Washington State Liquor Control 

Board approves a liquor license for the 

Nooksack Tribe’s new Northwood Crossing 

Casino near Lynden. Despite receiving 

numerous letters citing concerns 

about traffi c, DUI offenders and law 

enforcement capacity from Whatcom 

County and Lynden offi cials, residents, 

churches and schools, the board granted 

the license today. Whatcom County 

Executive Pete Kremen and Sheriff Bill 

Elfo express outrage that the board disregarded 

their objections. 

05.05.07 

SATURDAY 

Boating season opens with a celebration 

at Squalicum Harbor. 

Western Washington University 

Professor Don Easterbrook tells colleagues 

that global warming has nothing 

to do with air pollution and will end 

in less than three years. At the Geological 

Society of America conference in 

Bellingham, geologist Easterbrook says 

climate changes happen regularly and 

can be predicted. His conclusions contradict 

the Intergovernmental Panel on 

Climate Change. 

Dozens of wild and weird animals 

take to the streets of Bellingham for the 

fourth annual Procession of the Species. 

The parade starts at City Hall and 

ends at Maritime Heritage Park. 

05.06.07 

SUNDAY 

A pedestrian is critically injured 

after being struck by a freight train. 

According to Bellingham Police, 38year-old 

John K. Bonstein was walking 

southbound on the railroad tracks, 

when he was struck. Bonstein survives 

the collision, but suffers severe injuries. 

He is taken to St. Joseph Hospital, and 

listed in serious condition. 

History Channel host and best-selling 

author Douglas Brinkley drops by 

to honor a Sehome High School project. 

Students researched and documented 

the history of the T.G. Richards building, 

which served as the Whatcom Territorial 

Courthouse from 1863 to 1867. 

Six more soldiers from Fort Lewis are 

killed by a roadside bomb blast in Iraq. 

05.07.07 

MONDAY 

A ferry is shut down in Edmonds 

after a threatening note is found on 

board in a restroom. No bomb is found 

and the ferry returns to normal service. 

Puget Sound steelhead are listed as a 

“threatened” species under the Endangered 

Species Act, the National Marine 

Fisheries Service announces. Agency 

biologists said the decline in the steel- 

head population is widespread, likely 

because of degraded habitat, manmade 

barriers, unfavorable ocean conditions 

and harmful hatchery practices. 

The pissing match in Ferndale continues 

but at a lesser volume after Mayor 

Jerry Landcastle decides against attempting 

to censure City Council member 

Keith Olson. Landcastle says Olson 

told a Seattle television station the 

mayor was ”like a tyrant” after Landcastle 

fi red the city’s planning director 

last week. The 70-year old Landcastle 

fi red the director after that employee 

issued a letter that essentially declared 

the same thing. Olson says KING-TV took 

only a portion of his remarks and aired 

them out of context. The pair’s bickering 

has gone on since December, when 

Landcastle suggested Olson was a whiner 

while foaming at a Bellingham Herald 

reporter. Olson successfully brought a 

censure against the mayor for his behavior. 

Landcastle attempted to return 

the insult but learned he had no support 

among city council committees at the 

evening’s council session. 

Ferndale City Council member Gary 

Jensen decides enough is enough and 

says he will run against Mayor Jerry 

Landcastle for the city’s top elected 

position. A one-term council member, 

the 51-year-old Ferndale native says he 

believes the city needs to fi x recent polarization. 

05.08.07 

TUESDAY 

Whatcom County Council considers a 

ban on phosphorous-based fertilizers 

around Lake Samish, an extension of a 

2005 law that banned the use of those 

products in the Lake Whatcom watershed. 

Meanwhile, a fl ap embroils Pete Kremen 

as the County Exec’s involvement 

in a Squalicum Mountain development 

project emerges. Bellingham City Council 

learned details of the project the 

prior week, as citizens questioned why 

an unincorporated parcel north of Academy 

Road was being served city water 

along a 8-inch large capacity pipe when 

council’s policy discourages extension 

of municipal services outside city limits. 

First they’d heard of it... now they 

begin to learn more. 

Gas prices in Bellingham, the highest 

in the state continue to shatter 

records. 


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Skate 

or Die 

Freedom on the streets 

FROM THE epic steeps of Sehome 

Hill to the genteel rollers of Happy Valley 

to the mellow down-slopes of Sunnyland, 

street skating in Bellingham is as varied 

and exciting as its topography. 

I fi rst plied these vaunted, blackberry-lined 

lanes back in 1998 when my 

roommates and I made frequent Happy 

Valley beer commutes back 

and forth from our off-season 

snowboarder’s shack on Wilson 

Street to the Super Store. 

Valley proved to be a skater’s 

paradise. We kicked and glided 

our way up and down those 

peaceful, idyllic thoroughfares 

without worry of heavy traffi c, 

gunfi re or—even worse—aggressive 

cops. 

A few years later, after upgrading 

to a spacious three-bedroom 

rental high on the northern 

fl anks of Sehome Hill, we utilized the 

spacious off-hour parking lots below as 

our own personal skate park—kick-fl ipping, 

nose-grinding and tail-sliding our 

way over a tantalizing gauntlet of curbs, 

get out 

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stairwells and hand rails. 

Although my far more hardcore roommates 

frequently “bombed” down it 

with spectacular fl air, Jersey Street itself 

proved far too steep (and bumpy) 

for my blood. I tried it once. And I 

won’t ever again. 

There were three of us that night. It 

was early spring and the pavement was 

still slick from the previous fi ve-daylong 

drizzle. But the sky had cleared 

and the moon glowed high and bright. 

Normally, I just walked my smaller 

“trick board” down to the parking lot. 

But, for some reason, that night my 

roommates insisted I ride “Big Blue,” 

a 155 snowboard mounted with threeinch 

wheels. 

As usual, I watched the Evil Knievel 

twins charge straight down, gliding effortlessly 

at lightening speeds over the 

steep, badly cracked pavement. 

Meanwhile, I stood up there frozen 

in fear. When my roommates started 

shouting at me, I tried stalling them 

with the old “just-letting-my eyes-adjust-to-the-darkness” 

trick. But they 

didn’t fall for it. 

“Skate or die!” they kept chanting. 

“ Skate or die! ” 

So I did. I started off nice and mellow, 

making sure to center myself solidly 

on the deck before dropping down 

into my customary descent-crouch. 

Next thing I knew, I was fl ying at a 

terrible speed. Just barely audible over 

the roaring wind, I heard (and felt) the 

gaping seams and jagged cracks in the 

pavement bumping ever faster (and 

more menacingly) beneath 

my wheels. 

About 20 feet from the 

bottom, just as my roommates 

started to clap and 

cheer in celebration, I fi nally 

lost control. Edging closer 

to the curb for emergency 

purposes, my wheels struck 

something hard and I went 

fully airborne. 

Like a slingshot I hurtled 

through the night, barely 

managing to tuck my fl ailing 

limbs tight against my body and turn a 

protective shoulder toward the sodden, 

badly sloping ground before rolling ass 

over tea kettle straight into the nearest 

blackberry bramble. 

DO IT 

THURS., MAY 10 

MAP & COMPASS: Bob Burns presents a 

free “Map & Compass 101” clinic at 7pm 

at REI, 400 36th St. For more info: 647- 

8955. 

SAT., MAY 12 

PLANT SALE: The Whatcom County Master 

Gardeners will hold their annual Plant 

Sale and Fair from 9am-2pm at Ferndale’s 

Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Nielsen 

Rd. For more info: 676-6736. 

BIKE-A-THON: The 24th annual Bike-a- 

Thon to benefi t the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 

happens from 9am-2pm at Lynden’s 

Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 

Front St. For more info: 354-2855. 

HAGGEN RUN/WALK: The 16th annual 

Haggen to Haggen 5K Fun Run & Walk 

starts at 8am at the Sehome Village Haggen 

and continues to Meridian Haggen. 

Cost is $3-$5. For more info: haggen. 

com. 

POLITICAL PEDAL: Bring your bike and 

meet at noon at the Bellingham Farmers 

Market to “Pedal with your Politician” as 

part of National Bike Month. There will 

also be a “Pump You Up” station offering 

free fl at-fi xing. For more info: 671-BIKE 

or EverybodyBike.com. 

TRAIL PARTIES: Help the Kulshan Kiwanis 

weed from 2-4pm along the Bay to Baker 

Trail or help clean up from 10am-noon at 

Boulevard Park. For more info: 676-6801, 

ext. 24. 

SUN., MAY 13 

SONGBIRD OUTING: David Drummond 

will lead a “Songbirds of Whatcom County” 

trek from 6-9am at Connelly Creek Nature 

Area. Cost is $20-$24. For more info: 

734-8158. 

TUES., MAY 15 

PACK RATS: A free “Backpacking 101” 

clinic starts at 7pm at REI, 400 36th St. 

For more info: 647-8955. 

WED., MAY 16 

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become a tide guide at a “Beach Naturalist” 

training starting tonight. Additional 

trainings happen May 19, 20 and June 3. 

For more info: 733-8307 or dougs@resources. 

RIDE OF SILENCE: Gather at 6pm at the 

Fairhaven Village Green for a “Ride of Silence” 

to honor the memory of cyclists 

and pedestrians killed or injured on our 

roadways. For more info: 671-BIKE or EverybodyBike.com.

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BY AMY KEPFERLE 

Girls Night Out 

Follow the bras 

IF YOU don’t know exactly where to go May 10 during Girls 

Night Out in Fairhaven, simply look to the sidewalk below your 

feet and follow the pink bras. The undergarments will be outlined 

in chalk and will point you in the right direction. The 

next step is to look for pink balloons and fl owerpots that will 

lead you to your next destination. 

The second annual Girls Night Out is, 

fi rst and foremost, an opportunity for 

local women of all ages to fi nd “fashion, 

food and fun” at participating 

restaurants, galleries and businesses. 

But it‘s also a way to raise money for 

clinical breast cancer trials at St. Joseph 

Hospital’s Cancer Center. Because 

they’re trial treatments, they’re often 

not covered by insurance. 

“It’s for a great cause,” says Jody 

Finnegan, one of the organizers of the 

event and owner of 12th Street Shoes. 

“We’re really excited to be able to help a 

local charity this year.“ 

words 

community lectures books 

Attend 

WHAT: Girls 

Night Out 

WHEN: 5-9pm 

Thurs., May 10 

WHERE: Historic 

Fairhaven 

INFO: fairhaven. 

com 

Finnegan says the event is a group effort that came about 

last year because a few of the merchants were thinking it would 

be fun to do something fashion-oriented in Fairhaven. Girls 

Night Out seemed to be a way to get a lot of people involved 

at one time, and once they picked pink as the theme they realized 

they should focus their fundraising efforts toward helping 

breast cancer patients. 

In addition to donation jars that will be available at each 

venue, there will be a silent auction in Finnegan’s Alley and 

raffl e tickets for your very own 

Girls Night Out—including pedicures 

for four, dinner, drinks, 

a night at the Village Inn and 

other goodies. 

Food and fashion will combine 

throughout the evening, as 

roving models will visit participating 

restaurants for tableside 

fashion shows before meeting 

up at 8:30pm for runway extravaganzas 

at the Fairhaven 

Pub and, for those under 21, the 

Big Fat Fish Company. Pink drink 

specials, T-shirts, photo shoots 

and more will also provide ways 

to raise funds. 

If you’re so inclined, pick up 

a passport at any of the venues. 

If you show up to the fi nales at 

the Fairhaven Pub and the Big 

Fat Fish Company with stamps 

from at least seven of the exotic 

locales you’ve visited, you’ll be 

eligible for a variety of prizes. 

Although men won’t be turned 

away at any of the events, 

Finnegan points out that Girls 

Night Out is geared specifi cally 

toward women. Men can do their 

part for the cause by meeting 

Thursday afternoon to help mark 

the bras on the sidewalks. 

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,“ 

Finnegan says. “There are so many 

things happening. Everybody’s got 

something unique going on.“ 

DO IT 

WORDS 

WED., MAY 9 

SPOKEN WORD: A poetry open mic 

dubbed Spoken Word Wednesdays happens 

from 8-10pm at Stuart’s at the Market, 

1530 Cornwall Ave. For more info: 

714-0800. 

AYURVEDA & COOKING: Amrita Sondhi 

shares ideas from The Modern Ayurvedic 

Cookbook at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 

11th St. For more info: 671-2626. 

FRI., MAY 11 

CLAM GARDENS: Author Judith Williams 

will talk about her book Clam Gardens: 

Aboriginal Mariculture on Canada’s 

West Coast at 7:30pm at Village Books, 

1200 11th St. For more info: 671-2626. 

SAT., MAY 12 

SATURDAY STORIES: The Bellingham 

Storytellers Guild will tell familyfriendly 

stories from 11am-1pm at the 

Public Market, 1530 Cornwall Ave. The 

event is free. For more info: 714-9631. 

PIONEER ADVENTURES: Dean Littlepage 

will present a slideshow relating to 

his book Steller’s Island: Adventures of 

a Pioneer Naturalist in Alaska at 7pm at 

Village Books, 1200 11th St. For more 

info: 671-2626. 

MON., MAY 14 

RADIO HOUR: Author Susan Vreeland 

will share tales from her book Luncheon 

of the Boating Party as part of 

the monthly Chuckanut Radio Hour at 

6pm at the American Museum of Radio 

& Electricity, 1312 Bay St. Entry is $5. 



RAGTIME KID: Larry Karp reads from 

his crime novel The Ragtime Kid at 

7:30pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. 


WED., MAY 16 

WORLD ISSUES: David Korten, author 

of the best-seller When Corporations 

Rule the World , will talk about his latest 

book— The Great Turning: From Empire 

to Earth Community —at today’s free 

World Issues Forum at noon at WWU’s 

Fairhaven College Auditorium. For more 

info: 650-2309. 

TRACING FOOTSTEPS: Former Bellinghamster 

Margie Lee reads from her 

book Kinfolk: Tracing the Footsteps of my 

Scandinavian and German Ancestors from 

Minnesota to Washington at 7pm at Village 

Books, 1200 11th St. For more info: 

671-2626. 

COMMUNITY 


HISTORY TALK: The Whatcom County 

Historical Society’s Marian Alexander 

talks about “Back to the Books: Study- 

ing Western’s Campus School” at 7:30pm 

at the Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect 

St. The event is free and open to the 

public. For more info: 676-6981. 

FRI., MAY 11 

SMELLS LIKE MONEY: David Albright’s 

fi lm, Smells Like Money: The Story of 

Bellingham’s Georgia Pacifi c Plant , 

screens at 6pm at Village Books, 1200 

11th St. For more info: 671-2626. 

SAT., MAY 12 

FARMERS MARKET: The Bellingham 

Farmers Market is open for business 

from 10am-3pm every Saturday at the 

Depot Market Square on Railroad Avenue 

and Chestnut St. For more info: 

647-2060 or bellinghamfarmers.org. 

MODEL RAILROAD: The Bellingham Society 

of Model Engineers will host an 

open house from 11am-4pm at the Alger 

Community Church and Grange, 1475 

Silver Run Lane. Donations are appreciated. 

For more info: (888) 511-3293. 

ROBOT FEST: The 4th annual Bellingham 

Robot Festival happens from 

10am-4pm at the American Museum 

of Radio & Electricity, 1312 Bay St. 

Competitions include Robot Sumo and 

a maze-solving contest. Admission is 

free. For more info: 738-3886 or amre. 

us. 

TAROT TALK: “Tarot Cards: History, 

Meaning, Fate” will be the topic of 

today’s CONTACT talk with Dan Pelletier 

at 6pm at the Canterbury Court Apartments, 

3790 Canterbury Lane. Suggested 

donation is $5. For more info: 

752-1284. 

LYDIA PLACE FUNDRAISER: Help out 

victims of domestic abuse at a fundraiser 

for Lydia Place starting at 5pm 

at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club, 

3729 Meridian St. A gourmet dinner 

and auctions will fi ll the night. Tickets 

are $50. For more info: 671-7663. 

SUN., MAY 13 

FAMILY DAY: Face painting and seed 

planting are among the projects lined 

up as part of the free Spring Family Activity 

Day from 12-4pm at the Whatcom 

Museum, 121 Prospect St. The Mother’s 

Day event is free. For more info: 676- 

6981. 


ETHIOPIAN ADVENTURE: Bellingham 

Planning Director Tim Stewart talks 

about “Adventures in Addis Ababa, 

Ethiopia” at 12:30pm at the Whatcom 

Museum, 121 Prospect St. The event is 

free. For more info: 676-6981. 

WED., MAY 16 

LITERACY ORIENTATION: If you’re interested 

in volunteering for the Whatcom 

Literary Council, show up for an 

orientation at 6pm at the Bellingham 

Public Library, 210 Central Ave. For 

more info: 647-3264.

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Dance Makers 

Debuts and reconstructions 

IF YOU’RE an afi cionado of contemporary dance, 

you’ll want to stick close to home this weekend. In 

addition to performances of “Leap to Where You Are,” 

Western Washington University’s annual Faculty Dance 

Concert, the Firehouse Performing Arts Center will 

host a one-night-only showing of “PULP,” the d9 Dance 

Collective’s fi rst full concert of works since 2005. 

“Leap to Where You Are” kicks things off on Thursday 

with fi ve debuts choreographed by WWU dance faculty 

members Brandy Shelton, Susan Haines, Pam Kuntz, 

Nolan Dennett and Rick Merrill (who also serves as the 

artistic director). 

But wait, there’s more. Students will perform the 

reconstruction of renowned dance maker Mark Morris’ 

“New Love Song Waltzes” thanks to a grant provided 

to the university by American Masterpieces: Dance, a 

program of the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Dance program coordinator Jessica Stahl says the 

students are thrilled to be performing the piece, which 

is a culmination of a lot of hard work. In order to get 

the grant, they had to get permission from Mark Morris 

fi rst. And because Morris always sets his performances 

to live music, WWU had to agree to that request before 

the grant could be considered. 

“The collaboration that has taken place between the 

music department and the dance program to get this 

stage 

theater dance profi les 

work on stage is really exciting,” Stahl says. “The 

music faculty will be singing and playing piano live 

for it.” 

Penny Hutchinson, Assistant Professor of Dance, 

was a founding member of the Mark Morris Dance 

Company and was able to lend her talents to the 

reconstruction. 

“As a young dancer, I grew enormously 

from dancing in ‘New Love 

Song Waltzes’—it was so passionate!” 

Hutchinson says. 

“It should be a great, diverse 

concert,” Stahl reiterates. “You’ll 

be able to see local artists and 

music faculty at work, and also see 

the work of an internationally famous 

choreographer. That doesn’t 

happen here very often.” 

Choreographers from Seattle, 

Long Beach, and New York City 

will also make their mark on 

Bellingham this weekend when 

“PULP” takes the Firehouse stage. 

Performed and produced by the 

talented women of Seattle’s d9 

Dance Collective, this concert 

promises “solid dance technique, 

a sprinkle of provocation, a layer 

of emotional appeal and a good 

dose of wacky fun.” 

Photo by Chris Coffi n 

SEE IT 

WHAT: Faculty Dance 

Concert 

WHEN: 7:30pm May 

10, 12; 8pm May 11; 

2pm May 13 

WHERE: Performing 

Arts Center, WWU 

COST: $8-$11 

INFO: 650-6146 

••• 

WHAT: PULP 

WHEN: 7:30pm Fri., 

May 11 

WHERE: Firehouse 

Performing Arts 

Center, 1314 Harris 

Ave. 

COT: $13-$15 

INFO: 734-2776 

If you think modern movement isn’t your thing, 

you may want to think again. With so much talent at 

our doorstep, we suggest you open up your mind and 

give dance a chance. 

DO IT 

ON STAGE 


HEADRUSH: Californian performers 

and educators Head- 

Rush will perform “psycho political 

spoken word theater” 

at 7pm the Fairhaven College 

Auditorium. The event is free 

and open to the public. For 

more info: 650-6804. 

MAY 10 - 13 

NUNSENSE II: The musical 

Nunsense II: The Second Coming” 

shows at 7:30pm Thurs.- 

Sat. and 2pm Sun. at Lynden’s 

Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 

Front St., #13. Tickets are $10- 

$12. For more info: 354-4425 

or clairevgtheatre.org. 


GOOD, BAD, UGLY: See “The 

Good, the Bad and the Ugly” 

at 7:30pm and again at 

9:30pm at the Upfront Theatre, 

1208 Bay St. Tickets are 

$5. For more info: 733-8855 

or theupfront.com. 

MAY 10 - 12 

TOO BEAUTIFUL: Carolyn Mc- 

Carthy will present her onewoman 

show about love, Too 

Beautiful , at 8pm at iDiOM 

Theater, 1418 Cornwall Ave. 

The play will mix songs, stories, 

poetry and politics to 

tell its tales. Tickets are $5 for 

Thursday’s sold-out show, $10 

otherwise. For more info: 201- 

5464 or idiomtheater.com. 

FRI., MAY 11 

ARTS GALA: “An Evening with 

the Arts” fundraiser kicks off 

at 5:30pm at WWU’s Viking 

Union Multipurpose Room. 

In addition to a wine tasting 

and dinner, performances by 

art, dance, music and theater 

arts students will be part of 

the fun. Tickets are $75. For 

more info: 650-2829. 

MAY 11 - 12 

EVOLUTION, CUT: Week four 

of “Improv Evolution: Survival 

of the Funniest” shows 

at 7:30pm at the Upfront Theatre, 

1208 Bay St. At 9:30pm, 

see the Oscar-inspired “Director’s 

Cut.” Tickets are $8-$10. 

For more info: 733-8855 or 

theupfront.com. 

MAY 11 - 13 

LITTLE WOMEN: A musical 

adaptation of Little Women 

can be seen at 7:30pm Fri.- 

Sat. and 2pm Sun. at Mount 

Vernon’s Phillip Tarro The- 

atre at Skagit Valley College. 

Tickets are $10-$15. For more 

info: 416-7723. 

CHOCOLATE FACTORY: Roald 

Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate 

Factory takes to the 

stage at 7:30pm Fri.-Sat. and 

2pm Sun. at Mount Vernon’s 

Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First 

St. Tickets are $12-$16. For 

more info: (877) 754-6284 or 

lincolntheatre.org. 

SAT., MAY 12 

BAREFOOT, PARK: Neil Simon’s 

Barefoot in the Park 

will be performed by Bellingham 

High School students 

at 7:30pm at the Firehouse 

Performing Arts Center, 1314 

Harris Ave. Tickets are $7. For 

more info: 927-5039. 

MALTESE FALCON: The Midnight 

Mystery Players perform 

the gumshoe classic, 

The Maltese Falcon , for a live 

radio audience at 7:30pm at 

the Leopold Crystal Ballroom, 

1224 Cornwall Ave. Tickets 

are $5-$10. For more info: 

738-3886 or amre.us. 

TUES., MAY 14 

PARASOL PUPPETS: The 

Parasol Puppets will perform 

George and the Dragon at 7pm 

at the Whatcom Museum, 121 

Prospect St. Entry is $3-$4. 


DANCE 

MAY 11 - 13 

WEEKEND WEST: Beginning 

and advanced dancers ages 13- 

30 can participate in the 5th 

annual Youth Weekend West. A 

diverse array of traditional and 

folk dances will be taught, and 

there will also be workshops 

and barbecues. Tickets are 

$20 for the weekend. For more 

info: (253) 230-1076 or Simply- 

Panda@gmail.com. 

SAT., MAY 12 

DANCE FEST: The Northwest 

Ballet Theatre brings its 

Northwest Dance Festival to 

Mount Vernon at 7:30pm at 

McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College 

Way. Tickets are $15- 

$25. For more info: (866) 

624-6897 or mcintyrehall. 

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TANGO BY BAY: All are welcome 

at “Tango by the Bay” 

from 9-11pm at the Squalicum 

Yacht Club, 722 Coho Way. 

Show up at 8pm for a lesson. 

Entry is $5. For more info: 

733-2663.


Of Art 

andNature 

Plant mom in the garden 

I’M A loser. I have lived in Bellingham for nearly 

a decade and, until last week, had never visited the 

Big Rock Garden Park. That’s 10 years I could’ve 

spent meandering through the two-acre 

sanctuary contemplating the heady 

meaning of art and nature. Oh well, better 

late than never. 

Although my father and I pretty 

much had the park to ourselves last 

week—other than a hand-holding pair 

of octogenarians slowly but surely 

making their way among the well-kept 

trails—this Sunday the garden will 

come alive with activity to celebrate 

the 11 new sculptures that will be on 

display through September. They’ll be 

joining the 35 permanent works by local 

and international artists, and if you 

show up for the annual Mother’s Day soiree you’ll 

get to meet the creators. 

Among the sculptures that will be placed in the 

visual 

galleries openings profi les 

SEE IT 

WHAT: Mother’s Day 

Sculpture Opening 

WHEN: 1-4pm Sun., 


WHERE: Big Rock 

Garden Park, 2900 

Sylvan St. 

COST: Free 

INFO: 676-6985 

park are Thor Myhre’s “Family Portrait,” “Reclining 

Nude” by Micajah Bienvenu, “The Lark” by Joseph 

Castle, and Gary McWilliams’ “Male.” Music by Maggie’s 

Fury, refreshments courtesy of Pastazza, and 

a lifetime community service award presented by 

Mayor Tim Douglas are also on the roster. 

The park is open from dawn until dusk each day, 

so if you can’t make it to the Mother’s Day bash and 

you’ve never been before, you should schedule some 

time in the near future to check it out. I’m sure the 

open-air gallery is lovely in any season, but right 

now it’s embarrassingly beautiful. Rhododendrons 

and azaleas are blooming, giant ferns are unfurling, 

and more than 100 varieties of maple trees are 

showing off their new spring leaves. 

George, Mary Ann, and David Drake originally 

named the park Garden of Art when it was 

founded in 1981 (the City of Bellingham 

bought it in 1993). It’s a concept that is 

simple yet effective. The art complements 

its natural surroundings, and the way the 

sculptures look change by the minute depending 

on the weather and the season. 

Because we were on a timeline, my 

dad and I didn’t get to soak up each and 

every sculpture or smell every blooming 

bud. But now that I know the garden of 

art is here for all of Bellingham to enjoy, 

I’ll be back soon to see what else it has 

to offer. 

Parking is limited. A free shuttle from 

the Bloedel Donovan parking lot will be provided, and 

you can also park at Silver Beach School and take the 

trail to the park. 

DO IT 

EVENTS 

FRI., MAY 11 

BEAD FOR UGANDA: Find one of 

a kind jewelry at tonight’s “Bead 

for Uganda” event from 6-9pm 

at the Center for Expressive Arts 

& Experiential Education, 1317 

Commercial St., suite 302. Funds 

raised will be sent to the craftswomen 

in Uganda. Entry is free. 


MAY 11 - 13 

CAMANO TOUR: The 9th Annual 

Camano Island Studio Tour happens 

from 10am-6pm Fri.-Sat. 

and 10am-5pm Sun. throughout 

Stanwood and Camano Island. The 

free tour will include 33 studios 

and galleries. For more info: (360) 

631-0688 or camanoarts.org. 

SAT., MAY 12 

OPEN HOUSE: Earth Elements 

Garden Gallery will host an 

Open House from 10am-4pm at 

the Lazy “R” Ranch, 4052 Jones 

Lane. Live music and refreshments 

will be available. For 

more info: 739-5695. 

DAVIS SHOW: A reception for 

photographer Darrell Davis’ 

exhibit, “Light Sources,” happens 

from 6-9pm at La Conner’s 

Café Culture, 109 E. Commercial 

St. The show will be on display 

through May 27. For more info: 

(360) 421-0985. 

MAY 12 - 13 

STUDIO TOUR: From 10am-5pm, 

take part in the Sweet Road Artisans 

Alliance Spring Studio Tour, 

which features working artists 

in Blaine opening their studios 

to the public. Maps for the free 

event are available at Northern 

Meadows, 684 Peace Portal Dr. 


SUN., MAY 13 

AMERICAN ABSTRACTION: A 

new exhibit titled “American 

Abstraction: Works from the 

Washington Art Consortium Collection” 

opens today from 12- 

5pm at the Whatcom Museum’s 

ARCO Exhibit Building, 206 

Prospect St. The show will be on 

display through November. For 

more info: 676-6981. 

MON., MAY 14 

PLEIN AIR DAY: Join Studio 

UFO’s Trish Harding for “Plein Air 

Day” from 10am-3pm at Woodstock 

Farm. Cost is $40. For more 

info: 671-8682. 

ART’S ALIVE: The monthly “Art’s 

Alive” open forum meets at 7pm 

at the Everson McBeath Community 

Library, 104 Kirsh Dr. For 

more info: 966-5100. 

EXHIBITS 

BELLINGHAM RAILWAY MUSE- 

UM: The museum is open to the 

public from noon-5pm Tues. and 

Thurs.-Sat. at 1320 Commercial 

St. For more info: 393-7540. 

BLUE HORSE GALLERY: The annual 

“Reaching for the Light: A 

Breast Cancer Art Show” can be 

seen through May 11 at the Blue 

Horse Gallery, 301 W. Holly St. 


GOOD EARTH POTTERY: Nicole 

Whitney’s recycled glass-infused 

pottery can be seen through May 

at Good Earth Pottery, 1000 Harris 

Ave. For more info: 671-3998. 

HANDPRINT ARTS: See artwork 

from more than 50 area artists 

at Handprint Arts, 1611 N. State 

St. For more info: 647-9087. 

HISTORICAL MUSEUM: View 

“Harvesting the Light: Images 

of Contemporary Farm Life” 

through November at La Conner’s 

Skagit County Historical 

Museum, 501 4th St. For more 

info: (360) 466-3365 or skagitcounty.net/museum. 

LUCIA DOUGLAS: Paintings and 

story rugs by Dale Gottleib, photographs 

by Martin Gottleib, and 

Rob Beishline’s ceramic pieces 

can be seen through May 26 at 

Lucia Douglas Gallery, 1415 13th 

St. For more info: 733-5361 or 

luciadouglas.com. 

MINDPORT: Ene and Gene Lewis’ 

“Playing With Fire: Saggar-Fired 

Pottery” can be seen until June 

24 at Mindport Exhibits, 210 W. 

Holly St. Entry is $2. For more 

info: 647-5614 or mindport.org. 

MONA: “Raiment” shows through 

June 10 at La Conner’s Museum 

of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St. 

For more info: (360) 466-4078 

or museumofnwart.org. 

NIGHTLIGHT LOUNGE: “New 

Works in Color” by Paul Chandler 

can be viewed through May 13 

at the Nightlight Lounge, 211 E. 

Chestnut St. For more info: 527- 

1531 or nightlightlounge.com. 

ROEDER SHOW: See “Broadway 

Park Historical Photos” through 

May 30 at the Roeder Home, 

2600 Sunset Dr. For more info: 

733-6897. 

VIKING GALLERY: View the 

“Low Rider Show” through May 

25 at the Viking Gallery, WWU. 


WESTERN GALLERY: “Figures of 

Thinking” shows through June 8 

at the Western Gallery, WWU. For 

more info: 650-3963. 

WHATCOM MUSEUM: “Heritage 

of Design” is on display through 

June 10 at the Whatcom Museum, 

121 Prospect St. For more 

info: 676-6981 or whatcommuseum.org. 

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show PREVIEW 

LOREENA MCKENNITT 

BY CAREY ROSS 

Loreena McKennitt 

Etheral academia 

IF CANADIAN songstress Loreena McKennitt was not a world-famous 

and multi-talented musician, it is likely she would instead be toiling 

away in the obscurity of academia. I know 

this is hard to believe, given the ethereal voice, 

talent for composing music and ability to play 

multiple instruments that have earned McKennitt 

her worldwide fan base. However, along 

with playing music, McKennitt has an inquisitive 

mind, one that has caused her to immerse herself 

in various cultures and their histories, the result 

of which has been a series of albums that have 

allowed fans to take a musical journey that parallels 

McKennitt’s intellectual one. 

McKennitt got her start in 1985 when she released 

her fi rst “offi cial” album, a nine-song cassette 

called Elemental. This album did as well as 

a self-released cassette can expect to do, but it 

put McKennitt far enough on the radar that, four 

years later, when she released Parallel Dreams, 

music 

previews rumor has it 

Hear 

WHO: Loreena 

McKennitt 

WHEN: 7:30pm, 

Wed. May 16 

WHERE: Mount 

Baker Theatre, 104 

N. Commercial St. 

MORE INFO: 734- 

6080 or mountbakertheatre.com 

the album sold more than 40,000 copies in just four months. This 

was followed in short order by The Visit , which saw sales of more than 

600,000 copies and earned the talented musician with the otherworldly 

voice her fi rst Juno Award. But, 

for McKennitt, worldwide success 

was just a couple of albums and 

one massive hit song away. 

The hit, “The Mummers’ Dance” 

from McKennitt’s 1997 Book of Secrets 

album is one of those songs 

that, while you may think you 

don’t know it, when the fi rst of 

its distinctive notes spill forth, so 

does instant recognition. Millions 

of people, in fact, fell under the 

mesmerizing spell of “The Mummers’ 

Dance,” catapulting McKennitt 

to multi-platinum success. 

But McKennitt is not just another 

one-hit wonder with a pretty 

voice. Her music, which is most 

often classifi ed in the world/new 

age or Celtic genres, comes about 

as part of a process that takes the 

notion of songwriting and turns it 

into an academic exercise. Whereas 

most musicians write songs 

based on either their own lives or 

other experiences they can somehow 

relate to, McKennitt immerses 

herself wholesale in other cultures, 

emerging with music that 

somehow manages to represent 

those cultures while still remaining 

true to her voice and style. For 

instance, before crafting both Elemental 

and Parallel Dreams, McKennitt 

traveled to Ireland, where 

she became engrossed in the history, 

folklore and traditions of the 

Emerald Isle. For The Mask and the 

Mirror she traveled to Spain, where 

she studied the Celtic roots of 

that country, along with its abundant 

Arabic infl uences, bringing a 

whole different sound to her music. 

And it was off to the Silk Road 

for McKennitt’s latest effort, An 

Ancient Muse. 

While there’s no telling what the 

next stop will be on McKennitt’s 

musical odyssey or what will spark 

her obviously fertile mind in the 

future, at least for one night at the 

Mount Baker Theatre, we’re afforded 

the opportunity to bear witness 

to her journey. 

Rumor Has It 

ALTHOUGH IT IS still a couple of weeks away, 

you’d best start making your music-related 

plans for Memorial Day weekend now. All 

kinds of hootenannys will be taking place 

all over town, and this year’s entertainment 

lineup is proof positive that it most certainly 

does not all end in Fairhaven. 

Boundary Bay, where work on the beer garden 

has been taking place in preparation for 

its much-anticipated summer music season, 

was the fi rst to announce they’d be featuring 

music all weekend long—with the likes 

of Crooked Fingers, La Push, Sweetheart of 

the Rodeo, and 

more onstage— 

culminating in 

a Sunday night 

show featuring 

the diminutive 

and face-painted 

badass, VincentBlackshadow, 

in all his 

KISS-covering 

glory. 

Not to be 

outdone, the 

Nightlight’s 

Matt Feigen- 

BY CAREY ROSS 

baum, in an effort 

to “take back downtown” that weekend, 

will kick things off by diving deep into the 

jamhole Friday night with Ozomatli. Following 

that show, Sunday night will herald the 

return of none other than Blackalicious (not 

to be confused in any way with Fergalicious, 

which is a whole other thing involving a lot 

of college-level spelling and other academic 

notions). Needless to say, tickets for both 

shows will go quick. Not that I’m telling you 

what to do or anything. 

In other news a little closer in on the horizon, 

New Jersey pogo-punkers, Bouncing 

Souls, will be bringing their considerable energy 

to the Viking Union this Saturday. And, 

not to be left out of the holiday weekend 

loop, Citizen Cope will be on hand at the VU 

May 24 to see the students off on their long 

weekend of good, wholesome fun. 

Not to be outdone by all this jamming and 

hip-hopping, the Buckle Busters, who have 

been hard at work on an album for some time, 

will unleash it upon the world at a CD release 

party Sat., May 27 at the Green Frog. Please 

take note: Green Frog owner James Hardesty 

has been tweaking things a bit, and weekend 

shows (the weekend at the Green Frog 

starting Thursday and ending Saturday night) 

will now kick off at 9:30pm, with the Sunday-Wednesday 

shows starting at 8pm. Don’t 

act surprised when you either show up too 

late or too early. James also tells me that 

the reason he’s now charging for peanuts is 

because he gave away $9,000 worth of them 

last year—which works out to be several tons 

of the tasty legumes. Now, I can’t speak for 

you, but I think that’s just plain nuts.

BY CAREY ROSS 

Glen Campbell 

Like a Rhinestone Cowboy 

ALTHOUGH UNCLE Dave Macon was known 

as the Dixie Dewdrop, Kenny Price was also the 

Round Mound of Sound, and, of course, Johnny Cash 

lived a lifetime as the Man in Black, country music 

has only one Rhinestone Cowboy, and that is, 

of course, Glen Campbell. He’s the man who, aside 

from his success with that song about one cowboy, 

his Bedazzler and his dream, is also responsible for 

such classics as “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” and 

“By the Time I Get to Phoenix.” Along the way, he’s 

done more than his fair share to 

prove that big-haired butt-rockers 

be damned: it’s country boys who 

wrote the book on good times and 

hard living. 

As the story goes, Campbell fi rst 

picked up a guitar when he was a 

Hear 

four-year-old growing up in De- 

WHO: Glen 

Campbell w/special light, Ark. Like so many singers who 

guest Debbie hail from the South, he learned to 

Campbell 

sing in church, before forming his 

WHEN: 4pm and own group and touring locally as a 

7pm Sun., May 13 

teenager. But Campbell, who was 

WHERE: The 

Skagit Valley Ca- better known for his guitar chops 

sino Resort, 5984 than singing voice, felt the lure of 

N. Darrk Lane, Bow Los Angeles, moving there to be- 

COST: $40 

come a session musician. 

MORE INFO: thes- 

California was where, approkagit.compriately 

enough, Campbell’s long, 

strange trip would begin. As a session 

player, he strummed for almost every musical 

luminary of the time, from Elvis and Frank Sinatra 

to the Monkees and the Mamas & the Papas. He even 

spent several months as a touring member of the 

Beach Boys. 

However, the future had far more in store for the 

country crooner, starting with the long-term record 

THE RHINESTONE COWBOY 

deal he inked in 1965 with Capitol 

Records. A contract in place 

and with the full backing of his 

label, Campbell began his steady 

assault on the music charts. The 

country charts were the fi rst to 

fall, as Campbell bombarded fans 

with hit after hit during the latter 

half of the ‘60s. However, it 

was during the ‘70s that pop music 

took notice (something having 

to do with a little song about 

being a “rhinestone cowboy”), 

and Campbell became a bona fi de 

crossover star. 

However, along the way, Campbell 

became the poster child for 

musical excess, and his drinking, 

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drugging and troubled relationships—not 

to mention his mug 

shot—have become the stuff of 

legend. While this behavior certainly 

cemented his glamorous 

bad-boy reputation, the impact 

on his life was decidedly more 

negative. So, in an abrupt about 

face, Campbell sobered up, became 

born again and began to record 

Christian music, along with 

his continuing country forays. 

These days, the onetime outlaw 

is in semi-retirement, adhering to 

a more scaled-back touring schedule, 

reportedly working on his golf 

swing—and being the best Rhinestone 

Cowboy he can be. 

misc. MUSIC 

CHUCK PYLE 

WED., MAY 9 

MOCKINGBIRD: Local a capella 

trio Mockingbird will offer up 

harmonies and humor at a “Her- 

Voice” concert at 7:30pm at the 

Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Dr. 

Poet Lois Holub will also take 

part. Tickets are $8-$12. For 

more info: 592-5269. 

SAT., MAY 12 

WHATCOM CHORALE: Hear a 

“Celebration of Love” courtesy 

of the Whatcom Chorale at 

7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal 

Church, 2117 Walnut St. Tickets 

are $5-$15. For more info: 

738-7116. 

KULSHAN CHORUS: The 90 

voices of the Kulshan Chorus 

will perform their spring 

“Latin Flair” concert at 8pm at 

Bellingham High School, 2020 

Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $6- 

$15. For more info: 671-1218 or 

kulshanchorus.org. 

MUSICUM CONCERT: Collegium 

Musicum, WWU’s early music 

ensemble, will perform 17th 

and 18th vocal and instrumental 

compositions at 8pm at the 

Performing Arts Center Concert 

Hall. The concert is free and 

open to the public. For more 

info: 650-2282. 

SUN., MAY 13 

ZEN COWBOY: Singer and songwriter 

Chuck Pyle—otherwise 

known as the “Zen Cowboy”— 

performs at 2pm at Nancy’s 

Farm, 2030 E. Smith Rd. Suggested 

donation is $12. For 

more info: 966-4640. 

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See below for venue 

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Fairhaven Pub & 

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Green Frog Cafe 

Acoustic Tavern 

05.09.07 

WEDNESDAY 05.10.07 

THURSDAY 

Lozen, Bleach03 

The Jim Beam Medicine 

Show feat. The Caved-In 

Trio, Nathan Wade 

05.11.07 

FRIDAY 

Step Cousins, Biomecca 

Dimmu Borgir, Unearth, 

DevilDriver, Kataklysm 

05.12.07 

SATURDAY 

The Braille Tapes, Panther 

Attack, Halo Of Bees 

Dear Nora, Woelv, Lacey 

Panzero 

05.13.07 

SUNDAY 

05.14.07 

MONDAY 

The Monday Night Project 

Karaoke w/Poops 

The Bravery 

05.15.07 

TUESDAY 

Jazz Night with Bill & 

Julian McDonough 

Karaoke Karaoke Spaceband Hell’s Belles Comedy Open Mic w/Chuck D College Night 

James Hurley Vadinska The Crying Shame, Foal 

Rachel Harrington, Zac 

Borden 

Honey Moon Ashaman Gray Sabrina y los Reyes 

Main Street Bar & 

Grill 

Nightlight Lounge Wolff, Dye-Me-Dichotomy ’80s Night Westsound Reunion 

Open Mic w/Chuck D The Replacements The Replacements Karaoke 

High On Fire, Full Frontal 

Assault, Frozen Cloak 

Nooksack Casino Kenny Hess Kenny Hess 

Old Foundry 

Richard’s on Richards 

Acid Mothers Temple 

Karate Kitchen, Silence 

Dogood, Battle Hymns, 

Hollis Brown 

Black Rebel Motorcycle 

Club, The Fratellis (early), 

Evol Intent, Freaky Flow 

(late) 

Rockfi sh Grill The Duntons B3 Monster Jam Hudson Blues Band 

Rogue Hero 

Will Wakefi eld, Mistress 

and the Misters, Melefl uent 

S.S.S.S.Slam Sweetheart of the Rodeo Slimpickins 

Line Dance Lessons 

with Bev Ollerenshaw 

Califone, Eric Johnson DJ Deerhead and Friends Le Serpent Rouge 

Aqualung The Sea and Cake 

Jed, Zero Down, Oriya Armonikos 

The Royal Industry Night College Night Ladies Night Party Night Karaoke 

Rumors Cabaret 

Rymar Studios 

Betty Desire Show w/DJ 

Velveteen 

DJ F*, DJ Buckshot DJ Q-Bnza DJ Marcus Purnell 

Slowly We Survive, Sirens 

Sister, The Lonely Forest 

Silver Reef Casino Kenny Hess Motown Cruisers Motown Cruisers 

Skagit Valley Casino 

Resort 

The New Blues Brothers The New Blues Brothers 

Band Fight Nite feat. 

Ladies of the Night, Counselor, 

Captain Seahorse 

Glen Campbell (Pacifi c 

Showroom) 

Skylark’s Walt Burkett Tim Matheis & Ray Downey The Spencetet Ashaman Gray 

Tweek’s 

Underground Coffeehouse 

(WWU) 

Viking Union (WWU) 

Dek, Thank You Kindly, 

Chronic Infestation 

The Trutones, Locke, 

Mistress and the Misters, 

The Univores 

Mondays w/Marcus 

Sonny Vololato and Friends Heroes and Villains Open Mic Night 

Bouncing Souls, Static 

Radio NJ, Police Teeth 

The Village Inn Karaoke Ten Feet Thick Ten Feet Thick 

The Wild Buffalo 

Acoustic Oasis Open Mic 

feat. Ten O’clock Scholar 

The Posies 

Happy Hour Jazz Project 

(early), The Popoffs (late) 

Pirate Night feat. Jason 

Webley, Pirates R Us 

Rose City Kings Fab 4 + 1 

The Posies/May 

10/Wild Buffalo 

Califone/May 13/Nightlight 

Lounge 

Wild Buffalo Weekly Blues 

Invitational Jam feat. 

Dinos Grames 

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Street Bar & Grill 2004 Main St., Ferndale • 384-2982 | Nightlight Lounge 211 E. Chestnut St • 527-1531 | Poppe’s Bistro & Lounge 714 Lakeway Dr. • 671-1011 | Richard’s on Richards 1036 Richards St. Vancouver • 

(604) 687-6794 | Rockfi sh Grill 320 Commercial Ave. Anacortes • (360) 588-1720 | The Rogue Hero 1313 N. State St. • 756-0069 | The Royal 208 E. Holly St. • 738-3701 | Rumors Cabaret 1119 Railroad Ave. • 671- 

1849 | Silver Reef Casino 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale • 383-0777 | Skagit Valley Casino Resort 5984 N Darrk Ln, Bow • (360) 724-7777 | Skylark’s Hidden Cafe 1300 11th St. • 715-3642 | Stuart’s at the Market 1530 

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fi lm REVIEW 

fi lm 

reviews fi lm times 

fi lm REVIEW 

REVIEWED BY TERRY LAWSON 

Year of the Dog 

Call it puppy love 

and spew blood on the uninfected 

civilians. Don jumps out of a second-story 

window, abandoning his 

wife in the process. 

The lead-up seems to promise an 

omega-man perspective of one man’s 

individual attempt to escape an inevitable 

doom. Instead, the plot veers off 

into a militarized London overseen by 

U.S. Army commander General Stone 

(Idris Elba) where Don’s children join 

their traumatized father in a refugee 

AS A writer of offbeat television fare (the short- 

compound that seems more like an inlived 

Freaks and Geeks ) and fi lms intimate and indeternment 

camp. Never mind that the 

pendent ( Chuck & Buck, The Good Girl ) and studio- 

children effortlessly skip out of the 

made and star-driven ( School of Rock ), Mike White 

U.S. Army’s “secure zone” to gather 

has shown a gift for turning assumptions on their 

possessions from their home where 

head. Characters who appear to be stereotypes— 

they discover their mother alive, if 

i.e. geeks and good girls—end up being wholly 

unwell. The movie doesn’t care about 

unique and human, while situations that look all 

believability or cohesion. “You want 

too predictable prove anything but. 

a sequel—we’ve got a sequel,” is the 

White makes his directing debut with Year of 

prevailing attitude here. 

the Dog, working from a script he wrote for Molly 

The most visually arresting mo- 

Shannon, a Saturday Night Live alum. This is her 

REVIEWED BY COLE SMITHEY 

ment comes in the form of an ex- 

second leading role; her fi rst, in Superstar, was 

ceptionally gory climatic scene that 

based on her SNL sketch character Mary Kather- 

28 Weeks Later... 

More gore than ever before 

AUDIENCES HOPING to experience similar thrills to 

seems lifted from Quentin Tarantino’s 

and Robert Rodriguez’s Grindhouse 

where a helicopter pilot uses his 

chopper blades in a literal sense to 

make minced meat of an approaching 

group of zombies on the ground. The 

helicopter tilts at a 125-degree anine 

Gallagher, an ego-infl ated, stardom-obsessed 

Catholic schoolgirl. 

White has surrounded Shannon with an excellent 

supporting cast that includes Laura Dern, 

Peter Sarsgaard, and John C. Reilly, all playing 

people we defi ne by their primary obsessions. 

For Peggy (Shannon), a 40ish, single assistant 

director Danny Boyle’s original virus-infection shocker 28 Days gle before slicing heads, torsos and 

to a boss (Josh Pais) who is a bully and a self- 

Later would do better to rewatch that fi lm rather than endure limbs a go-go. It’s an unfortunate 

obsessed bore, the focus is on her little beagle, 

this committee-produced, halfhearted follow-up from newbie parallel that points out the lesser 

Pencil. We tend to understand why when we see 

writer/director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ( Intacto ). Seven months quality of 28 Weeks Later as com- 

Peggy spend obligatory time with other humans. 

have passed since the last Rage Virus victim died of starvation pared to Grindhouse , where at least 

Her work pal, Layla (Regina King) is completely 

in London. The U.S. Army controls the empty city’s quarantined there’s an atmosphere of cinematic 

devoted to a boyfriend who Peggy knows plays 

district where adolescent siblings Tammy (Imogen Poots) and pleasure present. 

around; her brother (Thomas McCarthy) and sis- 

Andy (Mackintosh Muggleton) are reunited with their father Don A turning point fi nally comes 

ter-in-law, Bret (Dern), talk and think about noth- 

(Robert Carlyle) after his narrow escape from a marauding band when Army Ranger Sergeant Doyle 

ing but their kids. Going home to adoring, low- 

of diseased zombies that ostensibly took the life of the children’s (Jeremy Renner) disobeys General 

maintenance Pencil seems pretty inviting. 

mother, Alice (Catherine McCormack). Nevertheless, of the 500 Stone’s order to fi re on civilians af- 

But one night Pencil won’t come in, and frus- 

survivors populating Britain, Alice endures undetected thanks to ter the quarantine is broken. Doyle 

trated Peggy goes to bed without him. The next 

a genetic immunity that may provide an antibody against the leads a small pack of survivors away 

morning she discovers him whimpering and mo- 

insidious Rage microbe. Enormous plot holes, indistinct swipes at from the American soldiers and 

tionless in the yard of her next-door neighbor Al 

social satire and a wayward emphasis on feeble child characters zombies who coincidentally line up 

(Reilly), and when she leaves the vet, it’s without 

contribute to the fi lm’s tedious clinicism. 

on the same side of the law, or lack 

her companion. 

There’s a notable lack of urgent discovery in the beginning min- thereof. Although, by this time it 

Peggy tries hard to keep it together; she even 

utes of 28 Weeks Later in spite of its thundering musical score of doesn’t matter who the villains are 

accepts the offer of a dinner with Al, which goes 

goth metal. Fresnadillo makes no attempt at matching the fast- or if there is any hope for humanity. 

OK until she discovers he’s a hunter, which turns 

twitch blast of graphic energy that exploded from the fi rst fi lm’s The audience is simply being baited 

her off. Through Newt (Sarsgaard), a sweet, sloe- 

opening sequence, when contaminated lab monkeys broke free of for a third continuation of more of 

eyed guy who specializes in rehabilitating dogs 

their cages to wreak unthinkable havoc. Here, a group of civil- the same. Judging from this psy- 

that have been given up on by their owners, she 

ians hide quietly around a dinner table inside a boarded-up rural chology, humankind really is star- 

adopts Valentine, a German shepherd with severe 

farmhouse. Don and Alice retreat to an upstairs bedroom when ing into an abysmal future. Enjoy 

behavioral issues. From there, things go seriously 

viral automatons invade the dark crevices of the house to bite the decline. 

CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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downhill and become seriously 

funny. 

Year of the Dog is always a comedy, 

even as it addresses sadness 

and loneliness and lives that are 

less complete by the standards of 

glossy magazines. White knows 

that all of us have a Peggy in our 

lives, or else suspect we have become 

suspiciously like Peggy, and 

while Year of the Dog relishes ironies 

and visiting contemporary 

life’s more uncomfortable and unavoidable 

places, it also makes us 

see how common they are. 

fi lm REVIEW 

REVIEWED BY SCOTT FOUNDAS 

The Ex 

Hell on wheels 

BEING CAST out by the 

Weinstein Company into the 

wilds of January with barely 

a blip of advertising support, 

director Jesse Peretz’s The Ex 

doesn’t stand a chance at fi nding 

an audience—which is a shame, 

because when it works (which is 

at least half of the time), this 

antic romp has the off-the-wall, 

go-for-broke zaniness of that 

other great modern screwball 

comedy, David O. Russell’s Flirting 

with Disaster . 

When career slacker Tom (Zach 

Braff, keeping his “look how cute 

I am” tics to a welcome minimum) 

gets fi red from his latest job, 

he packs up wife Sofi a (Amanda 

Peet) and their newborn kid and 

trades life in the Big Apple for 

the calming pleasures of smalltown 

Ohio—Sherwood Anderson 

country. There, he takes up his 

sad-sack father-in-law (Charles 

Grodin) on the offer of an “assistant 

associate creative” position 

in a new-agey advertising 

company, where Tom soon fi nds 

himself under the thumb of Sofi 

a’s paraplegic former classmate 

(and possible ex-fl ame), Chip 

fi lm times reviews 

In most movies, Peggy and the 

casually cruel Bret would be objects 

of derision, an opportunity 

for us to feel superior; here, they 

are real people who might make us 

cringe, but who also demand understanding 

and respect. 

As noted, Year of the Dog has 

been perfectly cast, and Shannon 

is a small revelation; shorn of the 

antic energy she has invested in 

her sketch characters and, given 

an actual character to play, she 

accomplishes something welcome 

and unexpected. We recognize 

Peggy not as a person we know 

from movies and television, but 

from next door. 

(Jason Bateman), a seemingly 

benevolent cripple who’s really a 

Machiavelli on wheels. 

That’s an inspired starting 

place for a farce, and Peretz 

(working from a sometimes 

tasteless, often insidiously 

funny script by fi rst-time screenwriters 

David Guion and Michael 

Handelman) has a knack for casting 

the kind of bright comic talents—Amy 

Adams, Donal Logue, 

Mia Farrow, and Paul Rudd round 

out the ensemble—who more or 

less just have to show up. 

The movie is Bateman’s to steal, 

however, which he does early 

and often, whether re-enacting 

an old high-school cheerleading 

routine or trying to seduce Sofi a 

by showing her the money shot 

from one of his favorite movies: 

Coming Home .

BLACK BOOK 

BY CAREY ROSS 

Black Book: Further cementing Hollywood’s 

status as a vast entertainment 

wasteland, Paul Verhoeven ( Showgirls ) 

journeys to Germany to revive his plummeting 

career by directing this ambitious 

and well-done WWII drama. �� (R • 

2 hrs. 25 min.) 

Sehome 12:30 | 3:40 | 6:50 | 10:00 

Delta Farce: A military spoof starring 

Larry the Cable Guy and featuring a mindsucking 

abundance of physical comedy, 

Larry’s down-home humor and, inevitably, 

an ill-advised fart joke or two. � (PG-13 • 

1 hr. 30 min.) 

Sehome 1:15 | 4:15 | 7:15 | 10:10 

Disturbia: This modern take on the suspense 

classic Rear Window is surprisingly 

well-done. While Shia LaBeouf is no Jimmy 

Stewart, he’s certainly an engaging 

actor in his own right. �� (PG-13 • 1 

hr. 44 min.) 

Bellis Fair 1:50 | 4:25 | 7:00 | 9:35 

The Ex: See review previous page. �� 

(PG-13 • 1 hr. 32 min.) 

Sunset Square 12:30 | 2:45 | 5:15 | 7:45 

| 10:00 

Fracture: Anthony Hopkins, channeling 

Hannibal Lector but without the craving 

for cannibalism, stars as a man who murders 

his cheating wife, then has to win a 

battle of wits with Ryan Gosling in order to 

get away with it. �� (R • 1 hr. 52 min.) 

Bellis Fair 1:30 | 7:10 

Georgia Rule: Art imitates life in this 

coming-of-age dramedy in which Jane 

Fonda stars as a no-nonsense woman with 

all the wisdom of her years to offer and 

Lindsay Lohan takes a turn as a spoiled 

pain in the ass. �� (R • 1 hr. 53 min.) 

Bellis Fair 2:00 | 4:45 | 7:30 | 10:10 

The Host: This Asian monster movie, 

which has taken the world by storm 

with its blend of humor and horror, just 

goes to show that good movies are be- 

NOT A RHINESTONE COWBOY 

ing made the world over—that is, if the 

world doesn’t include the United States. 

�� (R • 1 hr. 59 min.) 

Pickford Fri. & Sat. @ 9:15 

Hot Fuzz: Does it really matter what this 

movie is about? The only piece of information 

about this police caper worth knowing 

is that it is brought to you by the same 

team of geniuses responsible for Shaun of 

the Dead. �� (R • 2 hrs. 1 min.) 

Sehome 1:00 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 9:45 

The Invisible: A talented writer is murdered 

and must labor in limbo to solve 

the mystery of who killed him before his 

time somehow “runs out.” If the fi lmmakers 

can’t fi gure out the fl aws inherent in 

this plot, I’m certainly not going to point 

them out. �� (PG-13 • 1 hr. 37 min.) 

Bellis Fair 2:30 | 5:05 | 7:40 | 10:15 

Lucky You: This convoluted romantic 

comedy centers around a poker whiz (Eric 

Bana), a singer (Drew Barrymore), and a 

deadbeat dad (Robert Duvall), who, while 

they may all play different roles, are 

clearly just in this one for the paycheck. 

�� (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 4 min.) 

Bellis Fair 4:15 | 9:55 

Meet the Robinsons: The second non- 

Pixar feature from the House of Mouse 

revolves around abandoned boy genius 

Lewis, whose quest for his birthmother is 

put on hold when he’s time-machined into 

the future by a member of the eponymous 

mega-clan. �� (G • 1 hr. 32 min.) 

Bellis Fair 2:05 | 4:45 | 7:20 | 10:00 

Next: Nicolas Cage stars as a man able 

to see into the future, so, of course, he’s 

called upon to use his gifts to save the 

world. � (PG-13 • 1 hr. 36 min.) 

Bellis Fair 2:50 | 5:20 | 7:50 | 10:20 

Spider-Man 3: The third installment of 

this superb superhero saga is set to open 

the summer movie season with a blockbuster 

bang. See Spidey get serious with 

Mary Jane, knock some sense into a couple 

of new villains and don a downright 

badass-looking black suit. �� (PG-13 • 

2 hrs. 20 min.) 

Sunset Square 10:00am | 10:30am | 

12:10 | 12:40 | 1:10 | 1:40 | 3:20 | 3:50 

| 4:20 | 4:50 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 

9:40 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 

28 Weeks Later: See review previous 

page. �� (R • 1 hr. 31 min.) 

Sunset Square 12:00 | 2:30 | 5:00 | 7:25 

| 9:50 

Year of the Dog: See review previous page. 

�� (PG-13 • 1 hr. 37 min.) 

Pickford 4:45 | 7:00 | Sat. & Sun. @ 

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1315 Railroad Ave. 

Downtown Bellingham • 715-2046 

“The Doctor of the Future 

will give no medicine, 

but will interest 

his patients in the care 

of the human frame, 

in diet and in the cause 

and prevention of disease.” 

— Thomas A. Edison 

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1050 Larrabee Ave., 

Suite 102 • Fairhaven 

360-671-8000 

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Week of January 15, 2007 

POSITION 

FACILITIES 

STATUS 

Engineer Full-Time 

Assistant Engineer (High Duster) 

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Dealer Part-Time 

Cage Cashier Part-Time/On-Call 

Slot Attendant Part-Time 

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SECURITY 

Security (Certified EMT) Full-Time 

Security 

FOOD & BEVERAGE 

Full-Time 

Pavilion Server Part-Time 

Busser Part-Time 

Restaurant Server Part-Time 

Bartender Part-Time 

Cocktail Server Part-Time 

Steward/Dishwasher Full-Time 

Line Cook Full-Time 

Host Cashier (Panasia) 

SPA 

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All positions do not 

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If you would like 

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4876 Haxton Way 

Ferndale, WA 98248 

Resumes may be E-Mailed to: 

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resumes may be faxed to 

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Family 

Licensed Family Childcare 

New in-home daycare 

to open April, if you might 

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loans money on real 

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This class offers an introduction 

to American Cabaret 

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Focusing on isolations, 

basic steps, posture, 

finger cymbals and development 

of personal style Belly 

Beginnings caters to those 

who have never taken a bellydance 

class before. The 

next session begins at 7:30 

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at Nooksack River Casino! 

It’s Fun and Exciting! 

Great Career Opportunities: 

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Lounge Servers 

Buffet Cashiers 

Baristas 

Dishwashers 

Prep Cooks 

Line Cooks 

Food & Beverage Supervisor 

Slot Attendants 

Slot Technicians 

Cage Cashiers 

Keno Clerks 

Winners Club Representatives 

Custodians 

Security Officers 

360-592-5472 

Only 15 Minutes From 

Bellingham 

Excellent Benefits: 

continues until July 2nd. Cost 

of the 8-week session is $80 

which includes ten hours of 

instruction. Drop-in classes 

are available for $14. Registration 

is now open, check 

www.DivineBelly.com for 

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Free Uniforms Including Dry Cleaning 

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 

Paid Vacation and Sick Time Offered 

Paid Holidays Including Your Birthday 

401 (k) 

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PO Box 248, Deming, WA, 98244 or apply in person at the 

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Bio- Sonic Repatterning, 

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Feng Shui-Earth Accupunture, 

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Fairhaven, Wa. 

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stamina, want more joy out 

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to gently detoxify, restore 

proper functioning of the GI 

tract, strengthen your overall 

immunity and resistance 

to stress, leaving you feeling 

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individualized program. 10% 

off bookings made before 

June 1st. Some Sat appts. 

For details contact Monique 

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Health Clinic 1707 F Street 

Bellingham 360-734-1560 

KEIKI HULA WORKSHOP 

May 12, 2007-Saturday, 1-2 

pm Learn basic hula steps 

and songs. 7-13 yrs. Taught by 

Kahu Erna Hoakalei Woo Cotton 

$10 All levels welcomed 

Firehouse Performance 

Arts Center 1314 Harris 

Ave. Fairhaven-Bellingham, 

Wa. 360 483-3736 

info/registration 

Multimedia 

Home Movies to DVD! 

$10 Per hour of footage. Additional 

editing available. 

Special bulk prices. www. 

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I WANNA BE A STAR! Discover 

your potential. Theater 

workshop consisting of theater 

games, scene study, im- 

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Services 

provisation, ensemble work 

and concentration. Classes 

will be facilitated by Gene 

Schankel, who has produced 

and/or directed more than 

seventy main stage productions. 

Downtown. Monday 

evenings. $90 for six weeks. 

Information 671-7854, spencer911@gmail.com 

ORGANIZE: Orderly Impulse 

(professional organizing 

service) Everyone 

has the impulse for order 

in their lives, but not always 

the time, energy or mindset 

to attain such organization. 

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service that provides the 

ability for clients to turn chaos 

into order. Contact Orderly 

Impulse: 360.483.6638 jh@ 

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19 in tall charlie chaplin 

figure doll $75, 966-2663 

comes with wood chair and 

cane, 360-966-2663 

5 used tie dye shirts $10, 

966-2663 5 used tie dye 

shirts $10, 360-966-2663, in 

everson, wa 98247 

50 Gallon Fish Tank with 

stand, light, filter... $200.00 

Call 360-733-8583 for info. 

37 in tall barbie doll $75, 

966-2663 1992, mattel, 360- 

966-2663 

400 

Wheels 

AUTOS FOR SALE $500 

POLICE impounds, cars from 

$500! Tax repos, US Marshal 

and IRS sales! Cars, trucks, 

500 

Rentals 

SUV’s, Toyota’s, Honda’s, 

Chevy’s, more! For listing call 

1(800)425-1620, x2178. 

Accessories 

Red Toyota canopy 

$500, 815-5681 good condition, 

slider front window, fiberglass, 

MCM Legacy, $500, 

360-815-5681 

500 

Rentals 

Rentals: WWU 

$665 / 1br - Looking for 

someone to take over 

lease!!New Apartment 

Near Western Brand new 

timberlodge appartment. Sub- 

lent till September. New Appliances, 

Seperate Standing 

Washer Dryer. Kitchen Brand 

new. High ceilings. Looking 

for new place to allow pets, 

Timber loadge no pet policy. 

Deposit of $665, and lease till 

Sept. Walking distance from 

western. Underground parking 

and secured apartments. Lots 

of storage. Email: bre_z03@ 

msn.com 

$900 / 2br - Spacious 

apt. near WWU, includes 

utilities Available 

Sept. Spacious 2 bdr. apt. 3 

blks from WWU. Hardwood 

floors, view, full kitchen and 

bathroom, lots of storage, 

coin-op laundry in building, 

private parking space. Rent 

includes heat, water, sewer 

and garbage. F/L month’s 

rent and damage deposit. No 

pets and no smoking. (360) 

961-3100 

$700 / 1br - Close to 

WWU, includes utilities 

Beautiful 1 bdrm. with 

hardwood floors, full kitchen, 

view, lots of storage. Private 

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UNIVERSITY 

UNIVERSITY 

NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

DEMOCRACY NOW 

FREE SPEECH RADIO NEWS 

SPECIALTY SHOWS 

40 HOURS/WEEK OF NEW MUSIC 

WWW.KUGS.ORG 

500 

Rentals 

89.3FM 

parking space and coin-op 

laundry facilites in the building. 

Rent includes heat, water/sewer 

and garbage. Available 

mid-June. No smoking 

and no pets. (360) 961-3100 

$650 / 2br - Apt near 

WWU available 9-15-07 

Very charming 2 bedroom, 

furnished apartment, one 

block from WWU in quiet 

complex. $650/month plus 

deposit. Available from Sept 

15, 2007 to June 15, 2008. No 

smoking, pets. Water/sewer/ 

garbage pd. Washer/dryer. 

Call Sherry, 360-380-3379 

$350 Studio Close to 

Western Walk to Western! 

Studio with shared kitchen 

- private room, refrigerator 

and bath; on-site laundry and 

off street parking. No smoking/pets. 

W/S/G included. 

For more information or a 

showing, please contact Bayview 

Property Management 

at (360) 734-5420. 

$450 Walk to Campus 

LOCATION, LOCATION, LO- 

CATION!! Walk to Campus - 2 

blks south of Western! Nice 

studio with balcony and full 

kitchen, including dishwasher 

& disposal! On-site laundry. 

W/S/G & HOT WATER included. 

No smoking/pets. For 

more information, contact 

Bayview Property Management 

at (360) 734-5420. 

$775 / 2br - 2 Bedroom 

Apartment near WWU 

230 Gateway Apartments 

(near Sehome Village). Newer 

2 bed/ 2 bath unit available 

on June 18th. W/S/G is paid. 

Unit comes with W/D, D/W, 

Refrigerator. 206 484-6460 

$1500 / 3br - Near WWU. 

Clean. Great location. 

5BR, 2BA near Western 

Washington University. On 

Busline. Walk to Haggens. 


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500 

Rentals 

Two car garage, plus room 

for off street parking. Available 

9/1/07 Showing now! 

Must call to view as house is 

currently rented. Call Erica 

360-941-4105 

$1675 / 4br - Near WWU: 

GREAT house - 2 yrs old 

4 BR, 2.5 Bath; On Busline. 

Only two years old!! Available 

7/1/07 Near WWU. Garage 

with lots of off street parking. 

Showing NOW for next 

school year. Must call to view 

as currently rented. Call Erica 

360-941-4105 

5 & 6 Bedroom Houses 

near WWU One lovely 5 

Bedroom & 4 nice 6 Bedrooms 

near WWU. Rentals 

from $1750 - $2200 Located 

on Franklin, Humboldt, King, 

Lincoln & Valencia Streets. 

Franklin St. is the very nicely 

remodelled 5 Bedroom @ 

$1750. Valencia St. is available 

7/1/07 and all the rest 

available 9/1/07. Lincoln St. is 

a 1 year old lovely large home 

and Valencia St. is a totally 

remodelled nice home. Call 

360-354-8131 for showings. 

$650 Fantastic 1BR Aparment 

near WWU Clean, 

quiet, 1 bedroom apartment 

located next to WWU, utilities 

include water/sewage/trash, 

washer/dryer included, has 

kitchen island, plenty of parking, 

this is a newer apartment 

with lots of space. If you’re 

a Western student and need 

housing for Spring quarter 

then this is the place for you! 

Rent is $650 w/$650 deposit, 

lease until August 10th. NO 

PETS ALLOWED Contact Dan 

at (360)920-4028 

$520 / 1br - large one 

bedroom near WWU 

and Sehome Highschool 

Large one bedroom, one 

bathroom apt. The apartment 

is 600 square feet and on the 

top floor. Water, sewer, and 

garbage are included in rent. 

There is on site laundry and on 

site management. Ten minute 

walk to Western and also on 

the bus line. The apartment 

is available May 1st. If you are 

interested I am flexible with 

the move-in date. Please call 

(509) 220-3090 

Rentals: 

Bellingham 

$815 / 2br - Delightful 

Urban Location Downtown 

Bellingham, walk to the 

Farmers Market, Western 

Washington University, and 

shopping. 2 bedroom, 1.5 

bathroom condo in excellent 

condition with washer/ dryer, 

dishwasher, and balcony with 

a peek-a-boo view of Bellingham 

Bay. Water Sewer Garbage 

paid by the owner. Call 

to arrange a viewing NOW, 

available as of June 1, 2007. 

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 

PROFESSIONALS, INC 1710 

KENTUCKY BELLINGHAM, 

WA 98229 360-676-1880 

$800 / 2br - New duplex 

near downtown and 

WWU Brand new duplexes 

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500 

Rentals 

with all new appliances including 

laundry. Off street 

parking and nice landscaping. 

First month’s rent and 850 deposit 

to move in. landlord pays 

water, sewer and garbage. 

Call 360 224-4294 to see. 

$1000 / 2br - unusual 

South Hill rented space 

Two and one half bedrooms on 

the south hill with an incredible 

view of Bellingham Bay. 

Large kitchen, living room, 

and dining room. Washer and 

dryer in the storage basement. 

No pets or smoking. 

One year lease. Please call 

360-676-1106. 

$785 / 2br - Southside 

duplex for rent 

2 bedroom 1 and half 

bathroom,townhouse style 

duplex dw,disposal,washer/ 

dryer,fireplace, fenced back 

yard. 1yr lease, $700 deposit, 

No pets, (or $500 pet 

deposit,not negotiable!!!) 

Have a look, if it seems right 

call #360-201-1814 to see the 

inside. 

$825 / 2br - South Side 

Bellingham South side of 

Bellingham. Close to everything. 

Newly remodeled, 2 

bedroom, 1 ? baths, townhouse 

style duplex. New appliances, 

dishwasher, stove & 

refrigerator. All new flooring, 

paint, light fixtures and carpet. 

Woodstove and washer/ 

dryer. We pay water & sewer. 

Damage deposit $800. Must 

see to appreciate! If you 

have any question, or would 

like to see the duplex, please 

contact us at 360-676-9262. 

Available June 1st. No dogs, 

not even little ones. Cats ok 

with $200 non-refundable pet 

deposit. 

$650 / 2br - 2 BR / 1.5 

500 

Rentals 

BathTownhouse Apartment 

900 sq ft Two level 

Townhouse, 2 Bedrooms, 

1 1/2 baths, Large Walk 

Through closet, Washer and 

Dryer hu , Dishwasher, private 

patio on greenbelt in central 

Bellingham. New Carpet just 

installed. No Pets or Smoking. 

Water,serer and garbage/recycling 

paid. Damage Deposit 

of $650 and 1 year lease. $40 

application fee per individual 

or $40 for married couple. 

Quiet and intimate...only 13 

units. Drive by and check it 

out. Parker Place Apts. 2400 

Racine and Texas streets Call 

360 739 5624 DAYS 

$2850 / 3br - LAKE WHAT- 

COM WATERFRONT Executive 

Lake Whatcom Waterfront 

single family home. 3 

Bedroom 3 bath plus den and 

workout/office room. Two 

car garage, huge decking and 

private dock. Unfurnished or 

furnished $2,850. would like 

long term lease. website: 

www.inlandnet.com/-jvreid 

360-733-8595 or cell 509-899- 

2999 Owner 

$800 / 2br - 2 bd 1 bath 

House for Rent in Bellingham 

2 bedroom 1 bath house 

at 2706 Nevada Street in Bellingham. 

Recently remodeled, 

washer/dryer, dishwasher, 

storage garage and yard. $800 

per month, plus fi rst/last and 

deposit. Pets are negotiable 

with additional non refundable 

deposit. Available March 10th 

please call 360-366-0190 to arrange 

a viewing and receive an 

application. 

$510 Studio Apartment 

480 sq.ft, w/d, d/w, large 

closet, $500/deposit through 

Windermere Management, 

Must sign one year lease. 

Available ASAP!!! Call Kelsey 

500 

Rentals 

How to Sudoku: Arrange the digits 1-9 in such a 

way that each digit occurs only once in each row, only 

once in each column, and only once in each box. Try it! 

At 305-9266 for details and 

showings. 

$1075 / 2br - Beautiful, 

spacious townhome 

Spacious, newer, light-filled 

townhome in a very convenient 

location. 2 bedrooms, 

2.5 baths. Over 1500 sqft. of 

living space. 1-car garage. 

Washer and dryer in unit. Dining 

room. Large breakfast/ 

family area adjacent to kitchen 

with slider onto back deck. 

Lots of storage in basement. 

Only minutes to shopping and 

the freeway. Big deck off living 

room. Water/sewer/garbage 

included in rent. Open 

house Sunday, March 25, 1:00 

- 4:00 p.m. $1000 deposit. Call 

Robert at 206-595-9704. 

$1200 / 3br - 3 bedroom 

2 full bath Family room 

3 bedroom 2 full bath Family 

room large patio Gas heat,hot 

water & fireplace. hardwood 

floors fenced backyard attached 

garage very clean! 

Call 384-4803 

$975 / 2br - 2 Bath, 1200 

sq.ft. brand new, upgraded 

condo Brand new, 

upgraded condo on bus line, 

near WCC. Washer/dryer. 

Great for professional/student/family. 

Beautiful cabana 

with work out room. 

High speed Internet ready in 

computer room. Ground floor 

on 3 level building. Carport 

parking with ample visitor 

parking. Lv mesg (360) 527- 

3344. 

$675 Bellingham Duplex 

two bedroom, duplex in the 

barkley area. $675. Dead 

end street, near trail system. 

Available 4/1/07. Hurry. Call 

Eric 360-224-5282 

$849 / 2br - Luxury Apartments 

for Rent 2 bed/ 2 

500 

Rentals 

bath units available. W/S/G is 

paid. Units come with W/D, D/ 

W, and garbage disposal. Pets 

are ok. Non-smoking. Located 

in the upscale Barkley area of 

Bellingham. Please feel free to 

contact us at (360) 647-2818 or 

kristie@visitlandmark.com 

$1750 / 5br - 5 bdrm, 

2 bath, Remodeled 

Craftsman, dead end 

street ! 5 bedroom, 2 bath. 

Very cute, super private and 

quiet. Nice open kitchen, tiled 

& pergo fl oors. Right near 

bike/jog/walking trail. 10 min 

walk to Starbucks ! Confi guration 

of Bdrms: 3 large, 1 huge, 

1 small. Avail. 9/1. 733-9091. 

$755 / 2br - Gateway 

Apartment Subleasing 

for June 17-August 

31 beautiful 2 bedroom end 

unit, 2nd floor, like new, 1.5 

bath, full washer/dryer, full 

kitchen including oven and 

dishwasher, 2 minutes from 

WWU campus, covered parking, 

large deck. for questions 

call 425-231-9783 

$575 Cute Studio Apartment 

available for Summer! 

I am leaving this summer 

to go home and need 

someone to take over my 

lease of my studio apartment. 

It is in a convenient location, 

close to campus and is on the 

second story. It has a balcony, 

fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer 

and a bathroom. It is 

a part of the Courtyard Apartments 

managed by Apex 

Property Management. W/S/ 

G is paid for! Studio would be 

available June 16th and lease 

ends August 31st. Please contact 

Kaylie at (425)941-8059 if 

interested! 

$1100 / 3br - Newer 

Home in Sudden Valley 

Newer 2-story, 3 or 4 bedroom 

HOME; in quiet, serene 

setting! Great room with gas 

fireplace, dining area with 

deck, kitchen with dishwasher, 

2.5 baths, 3 bedroom with 

office or 4th bedroom. Two 

car garage. No smoking/pets. 

For more information, contact 

Bayview Property Management 

at (360) 734-5420. 

$895 / 2br - Home for 

rent 1200 square ft home 

for rent, walking distance to 

downtown Bellingham. Available 

May 1st 360 658 7510 

$895 Large house on 2 

acres in Geneva Hills 

This house and property is 

500 

Rentals 

great for kids and for barbeques! 

Looking for someone 

to take over lease on 

my 3 bed/2bath 1200sq ft 

townhouse. Private parking, 

garage, wooded setting with 

a creek, washer/dryer/dishwasher. 

Hi-speed internet access 

already set up. Only bill 

is electricity which is about 

$58 month. Tiled kitchen/dining 

room, new wood floor in 

living room and master bedroom, 

new side by side fridge. 

360/961-7441 cell 

$700 / 1br - Quiet Country 

Apartment Country 

Apartment located less than 

8 miles from Bellingham, on 

Kelly Road, between the Hannegan 

and Noon Road. Very 

Clean, quiet, spacious, downstairs 

apartment. Includes 

utilities. Available May 1st. 

Space for gardening! Telephone 

360 510-9198. 

$1350 / 4br - Clean, 

Quiet Location with 

Bay Views! 4 bedroom, 2 

full bath unit right across the 

street from Whatcom Falls 

park. Washer/dryer included. 

2 car garage, great deck for 

bbq’s, and a gas fireplace. 

7 minute drive to WWU. 

This place has amazing bay 

views!!! Available June 1st. 

2118 xenia st. bellingham, wa 

98229 Mike 206.288.3503 

$900 2bdrm 1ba house/ 

Silver Beach 2 bedroom, 

1 bath home in Silver Beach 

near Lake Whatcom. Garage, 

full basement, yard, vegetable 

garden, view. House is 

across the street from Silver 

Beach elementary school. 

First,last, deposit and references 

required. $900 plus 

utilities. Lease or month to 

month negotiable. Pets considered. 

Available April 16th. 

Call 360-739-0080. 

$900 / 2br - House for 

Rent 2BD- hardwood floors, 

view of Mt.Baker, direct tv, 

private, utilities included, off 

E. Smith Rd, Bellingham, no 

dogs. $900/month. If interested, 

please call # 845-323- 

2853 

$795 / 3br - Huge Townhouse 

3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 

one car garage, private backyard 

with beautiful view. Two 

levels in nice quiet nieghborhood. 

Owner mows the grass, 

electric garage door, washer 

and dryer hookup in pantry/ 

storage area. Call 253-948- 

6756 or 425-330-8551 to set 

All real estate advertising in this newspaper 

is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which 

makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, 

limitation or discrimination based on race, 

color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status 

or national origin, or an intention to make any 

such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status 

includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal 

custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody 

of children under 18.This newspaper will not knowingly accept 

any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. 

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised 

in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. 

To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669- 

9777. The toll-free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800- 

927-9275. 

500 

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up a time to come and look. 

$1050 / 3br - House for 

Rent 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home, 

with carport and lots of storage. 

This home has large kitchen 

family room, washer/dryer 

hook up, all appliances, newly 

painted and some new carpeting. 

Available Now. Near Bellis 

Fair $1050 per month, for more 

info call 223-0444 

$1350 / 4br - Clean, 

Quiet Location with Bay 

Views!!! 4 bedroom, 2 full 

bath unit right across the 

street from Whatcom Falls 

park. Washer/dryer included. 

2 car garage, great deck for 

bbq’s, and a gas fireplace. 

7 minute drive to WWU. 

This place has amazing bay 

views!!! Available June 1st. 

Call 206.288.3503 2118 xenia 

st. bellingham, wa 98229 

500 

Rentals 

$1050 / 3br - home for 

rent 3 BR 1 BA home large 

kitchen and family room with 

washer/dryer hook-up, carport 

and extra storage, large 

yard, very quiet but close to 

Bellis Fair $1050 month. For 

more info call 360-223-0444. 

$600 Studio with view 

Beautiful Studio that overlooks 

Heritage Park with 

view of Bay. Gated Building in 

Courtyard Studios on E Street. 

WSG paid. On site laundry. 

Lovely brick courtyard and 

parking. Excellent credit references 

are necessary. Will 

be available April 1st. If interested 

contact email address. 

email: steveprint@aol.com 

$595 / 2br - 1603 Alabama 

Spacious duplex, W/D 

hookup, gas heat, garage, 

fireplace, NSP. Rent $595, deposit 

$500 WSgarbage paid. 

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FREE WILL 

ASTROLOGY 

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I’m a big fan of facing 

your problems head-on and dealing forthrightly 

with your pain. But what if that approach isn’t always 

best? Renowned psychologist Richard Lazarus said he 

wanted to “challenge the view that psychological health 

demands full realism.” He believed that some sick people 

get healthy faster by refusing to admit how serious their 

problems are. To those in stressful situations, he recommended 

that they could reduce their anxiety by describing 

their predicament in a matter-of-fact way. “Avoiding 

what is painful, to a great extent, seems to serve a 

positive function,” he concluded. Although I’m not sure 

this strategy is universally applicable, I do recommend it 

for you right now, Aries. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): To get misguided tips 

about how to invest, check out Henry Blodget’s “The 

Complete Bad Advice Column” (tinyurl.com/ys4al8). For 

crabby, mean-spirited counsel about how to conduct 

your personal life, listen to Dr. Laura’s syndicated radio 

show (drlaura.com). For silly chatter about trivial subjects, 

read the “most intelligent woman in the world,” 

Marilyn vos Savant (marilynvossavant.com). But if, on 

the other hand, you’d like brilliant guidance about where 

to direct your substantial life energy next, tap into your 

own intuition. The astrological omens suggest that it’s 

working better now than it ever has. It’s far more useful 

to you than any so-called expert’s blatherings. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Yanyuwa aborigines 

of northwestern Australia believe that music literally 

has curative properties. In one traditional method, the 

healer sings a medicine song directly into the top of the 

head of the patient. The sound circulates through the 

body, driving out the illness or unease. According to my 

analysis of the astrological omens, something resembling 

this approach could help chase away your current malaise. 

Do you think you could fi nd a shaman or shaman 

wannabe to perform the musical “surgery”? If not, do the 

job yourself. Spend 20 minutes a day singing the most 

potent healing songs you know into your own head. 

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The counsel I’m about 

to offer is not given lightly. If you choose to heed it, it 

could wreak discomfort and disorder, at least initially. 

And you’ll have to pump yourself up with more courage 

than you’re used to feeling. Still, I’m convinced it’s the 

right thing for you to hear; I believe that any breakdown 

it might engender will ultimately lead to a breakthrough. 

So here’s the advice, courtesy of Franz Kaka: “Don’t 

bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; 

don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. 

Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 2005, former mayor of 

New York Rudy Giuliani was paid $100,000 for speaking 

at a fundraiser for tsunami relief. That’s a prime example 

of giving a gift with steel cable-like strings attached. Be 

wary of this phenomenon popping up in your own life, 

Leo. Don’t accept such mixed blessings, and don’t offer 

them, either. That’s the cautionary news. The encouraging 

news is that if you’re vigilant in guarding against 

generosity-that-isn’t-really-generosity, the coming weeks 

will be favorable for the giving and receiving of modest 

gifts that have a big impact. Visualize Giuliani getting, 

say, an honorarium of $5,000 for his help in raising 

money for a good cause, and you’ll plant the right seed 

in your subconscious mind. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I was enjoying a leisurely 

bike ride in a rural neighborhood where I’d never 

been. The houses were sparsely placed amidst overgrown 

meadows. The temperature was balmy. My endorphins 

had kicked in and the fragrance of wildfl owers had 

rendered me giddy. Then my mood shifted suddenly. 

While rolling downhill on a one-lane road, I hit a speed 

bump—freakishly, unexpectedly, right in the middle of 

paradise. Why was it there? My bike stopped cold and 

I fl ew through the air, landing awkwardly. The damage 

was minimal, and the shock was a bit invigorating. 

Still, I advise you, Virgo, to watch out for and avoid a 

comparable speed bump out there in the frontier you’re 

exploring. There’s no inherent karmic necessity for you to 

experience an inconvenient interruption like mine. Add 

10 percent more caution to your roving and rambling. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Ordinary life does not 

interest me,” wrote Anaïs Nin in one of her diaries. “I 

seek only the high moments. I am searching for the 

marvelous.” Normally I might discourage you from pursuing 

that approach, Libra. You’ve got money to make and 

appointments to keep and groceries to buy, after all. 

And doing those tasks can make it hard to specialize in 

the marvelous. But for a limited time only, the planetary 

powers-that-be are granting you an exemption from the 

ordinary. More than that, actually: They’re insisting on 

it. You need intimate contact with unreasonable beauty, 

sweet anomalies, beguiling ephemera, inexplicable joys, 

and small changes that inspire reverence. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’ll be fi ne to eat ice 

cream with a fork this week. It’ll be kind of cool to enter 

through exits, too, and you may generate good luck if 

you smash a mirror with a hammer or talk about subjects 

you’re normally too superstitious to broach. You should 

also consider fi xing things before they’re broken, and 

listen ravenously to what’s not being said. But please 

avoid trying to drink coffee with a sieve, Scorpio. Refrain 

from saying what you don’t mean. And don’t you dare try 

to fall up. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “We were 

expelled from Paradise,” wrote Franz Kafka in The Blue 

Octavo Notebooks, “but Paradise was not destroyed. In a 

sense our expulsion from Paradise was a stroke of luck, 

for had we not been expelled, Paradise would have had 

to be destroyed.” Do those ruminations strike a chord 

in you, Sagittarius? I hope they move you to turn your 

thoughts towards your own personal version of paradiseon-earth. 

Consider the possibility that it was important 

for you to have been exiled from that land of bounty 

once upon a time. Meditate on what you’ll need to do to 

prepare yourself to return to it when it becomes accessible 

again in the future. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Most painting in 

the European tradition involved painting the person’s 

mask,” wrote abstract expressionist painter Robert Motherwell. 

“Modern art rejected all that. Our subject matter 

has been the person behind the mask.” Your next assignment 

is similar to that of modern art’s, Capricorn: to recognize 

everyone’s persona, but delve deeper to explore 

the maddeningly complex, crazily inscrutable, gorgeously 

wounded soul that’s hidden beneath everyone’s persona. 

Strip away the surface, in other words, and investigate 

the essence lurking below. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The zoo in Anchorage, 

Alaska built a treadmill for its four-ton elephant. 

The cost was high—$150,000—but hey, if you own an 

elephant, you’d better take good care of it, right? Use 

this vignette as your operative metaphor, Aquarius. 

What’s the symbolic equivalent of an elephant in your 

life—some exotic resource or giant responsibility or 

out-of-place treasure? Whatever it is, it needs extra care 

and attention. I’m not saying you have to spend a load 

of money. But you should at least spend some of your 

high-quality time. 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Dear Pisces: We need 

a break from all these words we use, all this rational 

discourse. So how about if we sing to each other in a 

made-up language? Or we could use felt-tip markers to 

draw pictures and symbols on each other’s bodies. Let’s 

jump in over our heads and dance for each other underwater. 

Let’s pretend we’re two Helen Kellers tapping out 

codes on each other’s wrists and ankles. Let’s scrawl the 

stream-of-consciousness truths we want to express to 

each other on golden cards, and read them aloud to each 

other like we’re announcing Oscar winners. 

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Windermere Management by 

Ebright Wight, LLC 4061 Eliza 

Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226 

360-733-7944 phone 360-733- 

7969 fax www.ebrightwight. 

com Monday-Friday 9-5 

$600 / 1br - 1 bedroom 

house Sparkling new inside, 

perfect for single or couple. 

No smoking or pets. References 

and credit check required, 

water /sewer paid. Call 360- 

739-7506 

$825 / 2br - Pets OK 2bd, 

1ba, pets OK. Nice apartment, 

scenic location, underground 

parking, deck, washer, dryer, 

new interior paint. available 

now. water, sewer, garbage 

paid by landlord. $825 per 

month rent. $825 deposit. 

Greg 647-2856. 

$1000 / 3br - Apartment 

for rent 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 

baths, w/d hookups, appliances, 

big back yard, two car parking, 

two family, no pets. Email: 

Lincarlis5@comcast.net 

$875 / 2br - 2+ bedroom, 

Fairhaven - Purple 

Craftsman ! 2 bedroom 

nice & slightly earthy. 2 living 

rooms, plus large enclosed 

porch area - could be office, 

bedroom, or.... perfect for 

a couple or... Super private, 

surrounded by trees. Garden 

area. 2 blocks from western. 

Nicely painted, wood floors 

throughout. Incl: w/d, fridge, 

stove. Gas forced-air heat. 

Includes lots of storage & 1 

off-street parking spot. Lots 

of street parking. No dogs. 

Avail. 6/1. 733-9091. 

$350 Small cabin for rent 

Small cabin behind house for 

rent. Share yard with two in 

front house. In fairhaven, a 

couple blocks from the water, 

near shoping/stores/bike 

path/bus You: responsible, 

stable, quiet..... Available 

april 1 (maybe sooner), Rent 

is $350, one third of electric 

bill, one third of garbage bill. 

Contact Tim via email timmyriley@hotmail.com 

$1500 3 BR Lake Samish 

house for rent 3BR house 

on Lake Samish, 2.5 Baths, 

finished daylight basement, 

dock, boat lift with canopy, 

hot tub, kids play area, fenced 

yard. Available July 1, one 

year lease. Call for details, 

360-820-3653 

$450 / 1br - Studio Plus. 

Includes W/D, wireless Internet, 

cable, W/S/G. On bus 

line. Quiet, family neighborhood. 

Non-smoking. No pets. 

Perfect for one person. Call 

(360) 676-0526 for more details. 

Available April 2. 

$450 / 1br - Spacious 1 bd 

1 bth Available NOW!!! 

Confortable 1 bed, 1 bath, 

with a spacious livingroom, 

and dinette. Quite neighborhood, 

shopping within walking 

distance, contact Peter @ 

206-697-6999 

$950 / 2br - Convenient 2 

br 1 ba close to WWU 2br, 

1 ba house off Indian St. and 4 

blocks to WWU. Includes wa- 

500 

Rentals 

ter/sewer/garbage and lawn 

maint. Has washer/dryer. $500 

damage deposit /no smoking. 

Available now!!!! Please call 

after 5 pm 425-252-9878 

$1000 / 2br - Huge Townhouse 

with many extras 

1000+ sq ft Townhouse Gated 

Community, 1 and 1/2 bath, 

washer/dryer, stainless steel 

kitchen with microwave, Includes 

WSG, FREE TIVO, FREE 

HIGH SPEED WI-FI, very large 

master bedroom with 3 closets, 

private back porch. Available 

starting mid to late April, 

1 year lease and Damage deposit 

required. call 676-1562 

Rentals: Birch 

Bay 

$750 / 2br - Birch Bay 

Townhouse - PRIVATE 

BEACH 2bdrm, 1 1/2 townhouse, 

with wash/dryer and 

all other appliances. New 

paint. Nice well maintained 

complex with pool and private 

beach. $750 mo. $500 deposit. 

Available Now. 425-742-4830, 

206-795-0211 

$595 / 1br - Small Beachfront 

Cottage Clean and 

cozy beachfront cottage 

on Birch Bay. Water, sewer, 

trash paid. No pets. Small one 

bedroom, Partly furnished. 

Living room, dining/kitchen, 

bathroom with shower, Sleeping 

room with built-in bunks 

Watch sunsets from your own 

private beach. Available immediately. 

360-920-0420 

Rentals: Blaine 

$1150 / 3br - 7470 Seashell 

Way $1150 rent, $1100 

security deposit Small pet 

(under 10#) friendly w/fee, 

washer/dryer hook up, 2 car 

garage, 2.5 baths, gas heat/ 

range, deck, no smoking, 

Windermere Management by 

Ebright Wight, LLC 4061 Eliza 

Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226 

360-733-7944 phone 360-733- 

7969 fax www.ebrightwight. 

com Monday - Friday (9-5) 

4 Bed 2 Bath Duplex Ferndale 

& Bellingham rent getting 

too expensive? Brand new duplex 

in Blaine, 4 bedrooms and 

2 bath with attached carport. 

All appliances included. This 

one won’t last long. Close to 

schools. This is perfect for a 

family or students. Please call 

soon, before the opportunity 

is gone!!! 360-510-2789 

$895 / 3br - 3 BR/1.75 BA 

Charming Renovated 

1918 Cottage Gas forced air 

heat, brand new kitchen with 

new appliances to include 

dishwasher, new tile floors in 

bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry 

room (which has washer/ 

dryer hook up), new paint and 

carpeting throughout, master 

bedroom en suite, two enclosed 

porches - one with slate 

flooring, large double and half 

corner lot, garage, great central 

location with some views 

of Drayton Harbor from the 

yard. No pets. Available now. 

1374 Mitchell Ave. Call Jeff at 

734-5850 or 733-6883

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$750 / 3br - 3 BD, 1 BA 

Duplex; Newly updated 

Centrally located quiet area; 3 

bedroom, 1 bath; Lower unit, 

Large fenced yard; Washer 

Dryer included; Recently 

updated. NS; Referenced required; 

Water/Sewer paid. 

Contact Doug: 206-617-3219 

Rentals: 

Ferndale 

3 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Beautiful 

Home In cul-de-sac, 

within walking distance of all 

schools. Very quiet neighborhood. 

Call 360-510-2789 

3 Bed, 2 Bath house 1 story 

home in Ferndale, in quiet 

neighborhood, cul-de-sac. 

Large yard. Close to schools 

and shopping. 360-510-2789 

Wonderful location in 

Ferndale Close to schools, 

buses and town. In cul-de-sac, 

with yard, area to play. All appliances 

included. 3bed/2 

bath. Call 360-510-2789 

Rentals: Lynden 

$450 Super studio Nicley 

updated clean studio located 

at 715 Judson st (Heighfeild 

ct apts ) Lynden WA Water/ 

sewer/garbage pd also gas 

heet paid $450 mo/w 6-month 

lease 739-7999 or 739-9625 

Rentals: Sumas 

$575 1 Bedroom Sumas 

All utilities included 

Large 1 bedroom well kept located 

in town Sumas ALL UTIL- 

ITIES INCLUDED except phone 

and cable. Gas heat Washer 

and Dryer private fenced yard 

and seprate storage area off 

stree parking. This is not an 

apartment complex I only 

have 1 unit.Close to everything 

1 Block from grocery 

store,post office and 3 blocks 

from library.$575/month and 

$550/Deposit. (360) 599-1254 

or (360)961-0562 

Rentals: Skagit 

$875 / 2br - Beautiful 

View Available Immediately 

Beautiful View 2 

Bedroom 1 bath Apartment 

Located conveniently close 

to Schools and Hospital with 

a fantastic view.Available Immediately 

and it will go fast. 

First,Last and Damage Deposit 

of $500.00; Pets negotiable 

with additional cleaning 

Deposit...of $250.00 6 

Month Lease can be extended 

Please Serious Tenants Only 

Credit and Reference Check 

maybe requested at Owners 

Discretion.. Contact Mel at 

360-840-6694 

$1250 / 4br - 4 bedroom 

house big fenced back 

yard great location within 

walking distance of schools 

call today 360 393-3709/ 360 

421 4529 hous-312094559@ 

craigslist.org mount vernon 

apts/housing for rent 

$995 / 2br - New 2bdrm / 

2bath / 1 car garage Full 

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Rentals 

bath in Master Detached 1 car 

garage Beautiful fenced comman 

grounds. Rent is $995 

Call Chuck for more details at 

(360)661-3717. Preview Properties 

Skagit LLC 

$1175 / 3br - New 3 bdrm 

/ 2 ba / den /2 car garage 

Attached two car garage Bath 

in Master Bath. Beautiful 

fenced comman grounds. Rent 

is $1175. Call Chuck for more 

details at (360)661-3717. Preview 

Properties Skagit LLC 

Rentals: 

Commercial 

STOREFRONT FOR RENT 

28x29x12 storefront - 720 

square feet not including 

shared restroom. $375/month. 

5770 2nd avenue Ferndale. 6 

miles north of downtown Bellingham. 

Easy freeway access. 

Busy street. Offices, retail. 

Formerly an antiques store. 

Currently a ballet studio upstairs. 

360.333.0293 Jeffs@ 

wavecable.com 

PERFORMING ARTS STU- 

DIO SPACE FOR RENT 

Dance, yoga, Tai Chi, etc. With 

mirrors, bars, music system. 

6 miles north of downtown 

Bellingham. 5770 2nd ave, 

Ferndale Very convenient to 

freeway (360)333-0293 jeffs@ 

wavecable.com 

Rentals Wanted 

$500 Looking for Studio 

or One-bed Apartment 

I am looking for a studio or 

one-bedroom apartment. I 

will consider any place with 

a less than $500 rent. I am in 

my second-year at Western 

and I work part-time now and 

plan to work full-time in the 

summer. I am a smoker but I 

always smoke outside and I always 

throw my butts away and 

I am also clean and quiet and 

am looking for a place that offers 

this. You can contact me 

via email or phone. Thanks. 

email: raptertiff@yahoo.com 

phone: 360-224-1659 

$500 I need a roommate 

Hi! 19 year old female here 

looking for a roommate in 

Bellingham. I’m neat, I have no 

kids or pets, except for some 

goldfish. Need my own room, 

can share bathroom. Will buy 

own food. Will room with male 

or female preferably around 

my age. Ready to move May 

1st! Please call 360-927-0422 

or 360-734-1207 or email rosebud_98226@yahoo.com 

$600 Responsible mature 

adult needs 1B, MIL, 

or Studio Quiet responsible 

working professional with 

excellent references and 

credit. Ready to move in presently. 

Please contact Terry @ 

206.383.9984 

$700 We need apartment!!! 

My girlfriend and 

I will be moving to B’Ham in 

July and need a place to live. 

We are willing to take over 

a lease or sign a new one. 

Both of us have jobs and good 

600 

Real Estate 

credit. Please help:) Ryan 

509-216-7803 

LOOKING FOR HOUSE We 

are two responsible girls, one 

from Bellingham, one from 

Skagit County looking for a 

house near or on Lake Samish. 

Please contact me if you know 

of something. Thanks! nmgeertsma@hotmail.com 

Looking for Woodfloors 

@ a Fireplace... Excellent 

credit, local reff’s and clean 

police record. Long Term... 

(garage/carport) $775.00360- 

927-3525 Bluedot9@hotmail. 

com 

Looking for 2bdrm 

place in bellingham for 

mid-april-may movein 

Moving to Washington in 

April or may. Need 2bdrm w/ 

wshr/dryr. would like to have 

a bottom level apt. or duplex. 

pet friendly. with patio and/or 

small yard. off street parking. 

hopefully under $800. hous- 

299133078@craigslist.org apts 

wanted 

$1000 Hard working students 

in need of a apt/ 

condo/home!!! My friend 

and I are both hardworking 

students in need of a house, 

condo, or apartment to rent 

for 6 to 12 months. Here are 

the things we need this living 

space to include: -2+ bedrooms 

-1+ Bathrooms -2 parking 

spaces -Washer/Dryer 

-Dish Washer -Cat Friendly 

-Under $1000 monthly rent 

-NEAR WWU PLEASE (Not 

downtown or near downtown 

Bellingham) -A bay view 

would be nice, but isn’t required 

:) -WE CAN MOVE IN 

LATE MARCH or April 1st If 

anyone has a place like this 

that they would like to sublet, 

we will take that too, as long 

as we are allowed to renew 

the lease for the following 

term. Give me a call at 253- 

350-0053 and ask for Travis 

$400 I NEED A PLACE TO 

CALL HOME!!! HI my name 

is TYler and im 19. i need a 

place to call home.. i work full 

time and pick up after my self. 

i have a dog named princess.. 

her name fits her well... she is 

my baby. she is well behaved. 

if you know of anything just 

please give me a call 360 653 

0793 

$350 Need Help for 

Spring and Summer! 

Hey everyone, I’m a student 

at WWU looking for a room! 

Nothing more then $350.00 

a month though! I’m a good 

clean guy! I’m very openminded. 

I like to share and i 

get along great with everyone! 

Email: t2price@hotmail. 

com 

$500 looking for a small 

cottage or studio I am 

looking for a small cottage 

or studio or basement suite 

to rent for a few months, possibly 

through the summer. I 

am moving into anacortes and 

would like a small place. I am 

very quite and responsible! 

NS/ND, no drugs. I keep a 

600 

Real Estate 

very clean and orderly place 

and love to work outside 

and keep the yard beautiful. 

Looking for something under 

500$$. Email: ritaoxanne@ 

hotmail.com 

Looking for 1 bedroom 

for summer I am a current 

student at Western looking 

to move back to the area for 

my summer internship. I don’t 

have any pets, I don’t smoke, 

and I am looking to move in 

June or July. Please call me at 

360-672-8451. 

Roommates 

Wanted 

$230 Room for Rent Looking 

for a guy who goes to 

Whatcom or Western to fill 

out a room. Nice house, big 

back yard, kitchen, and living 

room. The room is about 9x9. 

Come check it out. Call Matt 

425 443 2036 

SHARE 

Housing to Share!!! 

I am looking for 1-3 individuals 

age 26 or older 

interested in renting a 

house in Bellingham/ 

Fairhaven for end May 

or June. I want to create 

a shared housing for 

adults who want a home 

but can not afford to buy 

in this housing market! 

Healthy, clean, outdoor 

oriented, open minded 

individuals please. Cat 

or dog Ok. Contact 

MNussle@aol.com or 

call (541)419-5779 

$500 rooms for rent/ 

month to month nice 12 

year old house in the york 

neighborhood. close to WWU 

and downtown. highspeed 

internet and cable. new home 

owner looking for mellow 

roommates one smaller room 

for $450 includes shared bathroom, 

large walkin closet, private 

sink. one large room for 

$500, includes large walkin 

closet, private sink, shared 

bathroom. email: jdcarney2@ 

yahoo.com 

$300 room for rent need 

filled asap i am moving to 

california and need to have my 

room filled. its in a 4 bedroom 

duplex with 3 roommates. nice 

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Bridget Between 

the Sheets 

A dirty little secret 

It’s a four-letter word. It can make 

us feel dirty, aroused, excited, inadequate—sometimes 

all at the same time. 

Getting caught with it under your mattress 

is practically a rite of passage for 

many teen males. And many are concerned 

about its impact on society and 

on relationships between intimate partners. 

What’s the billion-dollar answer? 

You may have guessed it: porn. 

I’m not here to navigate the politics 

and societal impact of the porn industry—a 

worthwhile debate, but not for 

today. Let’s expose this subject in response 

to a reader’s email. “Sally” discovered 

a recent edition of Busty Babes 

in her partner’s gym bag. “I can’t believe 

that perv! I feel he is cheating on 

me!” she typed. 

I’m sure “Sally” is not the only one 

out there with these feelings of shock 

and betrayal. And some of you might 

fault her for not understanding it’s normal 

for some men (and women) to be 

interested in porn in their sexually active 

years (yes, masturbation is a sexual 

activity!). Whatever your reaction, let’s 

tease out this common confl ict in many 

relationships. 

First things fi rst, it’s important to 

clarify that pornography is about fantasy, 

not reality. It’s disturbing that not 

everyone gets this. The “stars” are actors 

who get paid to look and behave 

a certain way. The boobs are fake. The 

erections are fake (i.e. Viagra-induced). 

The insatiable sexual appetites are fake. 

And the multiple screaming orgasms are 

fake, fake, fake. If I’m bursting anyone’s 

bubble, I’m not gonna apologize. In order 

for porn to be used without warping 

sexual expectations in real life, it must 

be viewed for what it really is: fantasy. 

Is it possible to enjoy faux fantasies 

and still fi nd satisfaction in reality? 

Absolutely. But, just like implants, you 

should be able to spot the fakes. 

Let’s not forget there is a difference 

between secrecy and privacy. Secrets 

are things we don’t share, and we usu- 

ally keep them out of fear and to avoid 

negative consequences. Privacy is 

freedom from scrutiny—something we 

all need from time to time. Privacy involves 

trust and understanding. Secrecy 

destroys intimacy. So, if you’re using 

porn in secret, you should ask why, and 

consider coming clean or skip the skin 

fl ick. If you’re the one not wild about a 

partner’s stash of Girls Gone Wild but everything 

else is peachy, this could simply 

require a discussion about privacy 

and boundaries. 

Many feel insecure or inadequate 

knowing their S.O. (signifi cant other) 

enjoys looking at other naked people. 

It’s not realistic (or fair) to expect that 

we will be the one and only source of 

sexual inspiration. Come on, I love my 

hun oh-so-much, but I do enjoy that 

Stephen Colbert, sigh, Shake it off 

Bridge! We all experience arousal from 

visual stimuli just walking around with 

our eyes open—we can’t help it! Some 

less-libidinous partners may actually 

feel relieved that their mate can fi nd 

“release” in the bathroom with a magazine 

instead of pouncing on them every 

time the urge strikes. Pornography 

can be a convenient outlet for sexual 

expression. However, if it’s used as a 

substitute for real one-on-one time and 

gets in the way of mutual satisfaction, 

then there’s a real problem. 

The best way to fi gure out what place 

porn may or may not have in your relationship 

is to talk about it openly and honestly. 

It may be scary to ask the tough 

questions—because we’re afraid of the 

answers. The good news is that sometimes 

our fears are worse than the reality. It’s 

better to fi nd out about potential dealbreakers 

sooner than later. How you feel 

about porn could be connected to deeply 

held values, religious or otherwise, that 

aren’t up for debate. Avoiding the issue 

only leaves you vulnerable to bigger problems 

later. Now that I’ve brought it up, it’s 

up to you to bring it out in the open and 

separate fact from fi ction. 

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500 

Rentals 

area 2 car garage newer place. 

please Call +15093314836 ask 

for steve\ 

$420 Sweet house near 

WWU 3 bedroom house, 

to share with 2 college students. 

All utilities paid. Nice 

big backyard, washer/dryer. 

Good people. Study and Party 

time... Excellent location in 

Happy Valley. Must rent as 

soon as possible. So April rent 

will be altered due to move 

in. Your room has lots of windows...Mo. 

to month lease. 

Really nice landlord!! Call Natalia 

Lawrence 360-298-2225 

$337 Room for rent - 

Quiet and close to WWU 

My roommate is leaving for 

the Peacecorp, and I am looking 

for a roommate (male 

or female) to take his place, 

starting May 1st or possibly 

sooner. I am a clean, quiet, 

but very fun and friendly 

guy. I work and go to school 

at Western. The apartment 

lease is up July 1st, but I plan 

to resign the lease. Please reply 

if interested, or with any 

questions! Call Calvin, at 360- 

820-8905. 

$372 Need a place after 

Spring break?? Big, vaulted 

ceiling, room available in a 

4 bdrm duplex. Living with 2-3 

great, responsible, fun girls. 

Room will be available after 

March 10th about. Private 

garage, no pets, lots of parking 

and storage. Will leave 

deposit, but am asking for 

$200 moving deposit, but can 

negotiate. Call if interested! 

360-305-7961 

$350 two rooms open in 

nice house. i am looking 

for two people to fill rooms in 

a house. there are five beds 

with 1.5 bath. can only have 

4 people total and 2 live here 

now. plenty of space with garage 

and extra storage room. 

big yard and a quite commuity. 

350 will cover all utilities 

and no deposit. there is a 

app fee and a fee to change 

the lease. all are welcome. 

please email me at falloutboy253@yahoo.com 

or call at 

3606720646. 

$500 Room for Rent I’m 

looking for a mature, clean, 

roommate to rent out a room 

in my house. Rent would include 

all utilities, cable TV, 

and high speed cable internet. 

Month-to-month ok as long as 

first and last are paid. Damage 

deposit required. House is 2 

years old, 2000 square feet. If 

you’re interested email matthewcoleman@hotmail.com 

$375 Room for rent, 

available May 31st About 

you: Non-smoker, responsible, 

mature, clean, must 

like dogs. About us: 2 young 

professionals who enjoy the 

outdoors and playing with 

the Golden Retriever that 

lives here. About the house: 

Birchwood neighborhood, 

newly remodled, 3bd, 1 bath, 

Garage, BBQ, Cable TV, DSL 

internet. Rental details: $375 

/ month plus bills, with a 

signed 6 month lease. Move 

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Rentals 

in date: May 31, 2007 Please 

call: 206-999-0660 or E-mail 

micahmae@hotmail.com 

$360 Need a roommate. 

Right across the street from 

Western. Water, Sewage, 

Garbage, Electric, Cable, 

and Internet paid. 4 bedroom 

apartment at University 

Heights. Right now it is me, 

my friend, and her friend. 3 

girls, no drama (hard to believe) 

party once a week, if 

that. I go to Whatcom and the 

other two go to Western. We 

are moving in June. It’s a really 

cute fairly large apartment. 

Email: XxNikkisaurusXx@aol. 

com Bellingham 

$400 Room w/ private 

bath in spacious shared 

home Room w/ private bath. 

It is in a shared 4 bedroom, 

3 bath spacious home w/ 

two living room areas, and a 

workout room. The home is 

located on a quiet cul-de-sac, 

w/ a large fenced backyard. 

There is a 2 car garage and 

dry storage space. Currently 

there are 3 professional male 

occupants. Male or Female 

renters welcome to apply. 

Washer/Dryer for shared 

use, owner pays w/s/g. Near 

Whatcom Falls Park. Would 

prefer a 6 month lease. $400 

month w/ $400 security/damage 

deposit. Sorry no pets. If 

interested call 360-224-6122 

or 503-282-2053. 

$400 Large spaciour 

room w/ private bath 

Large room w/ your own 

seperate bath for rent. It is 

in a shared 4 bedroom, 3 bath 

spacious home w/ two living 

room areas, and a workout 

room. The home is located on 

a quiet cul-de-sac, w/ a large 

fenced backyard. There is a 

2 car garage and dry storage 

space. Currently there are 3 

professional male occupants. 

Male or Female renters welcome 

to apply. Washer/Dryer 

for shared use, owner pays 

w/s/g. Near Whatcom Falls 

Park. Would prefer a 6 month 

lease. $400 month w/ $400 

security/damage deposit. If 

interested call 360-224-6122 

or 503-282-2053. 

$427 Looking for reliable 

roommate I’m a 23 

yr. old professional women 

looking for a clean, courteous 

and reliable roommate 

that is preferably 21 yrs. old 

and up. Rent includes room 

and own bathroom. Water/ 

sewer/gas paid. The condo is 

1,000 sq. ft and has a gas fireplace. 

Includes storage unit 

and washer/dryer. Balcony 

overlooks greenbelt. $400 

damage deposit. Will be available 

for rent June 1st. Email: 

Justagirl84@comcast.net 

$400 Large Room w/ private 

bath in shared spacious 

home Large room w/ 

your own seperate bath for 

rent. It is in a shared 4 bedroom, 

3 bath spacious home 

w/ two living room areas, and 

a workout room. The home is 

located on a quiet cul-de-sac, 

w/ a large fenced backyard. 

There is a 2 car garage and 

500 

Rentals 

dry storage space. Currently 

there are 3 professional male 

occupants. Male or Female 

renters welcome to apply. 

Washer/Dryer for shared use, 

owner pays w/s/g. Near Whatcom 

Falls Park. Would prefer 

a 6 month lease. $400 month 

w/ $400 security/damage 

deposit. If interested call 360- 

224-6122 or 503-282-2053. 

$350 Looking for responsible 

person for 

spare room. The room has 

a bed, Tv, fairly large closet, 

and a phone. Your welcome 

to everything in the kitchen, 

living room, and dining area. 

There is a washer, dryer & dish 

washer. wsg & cable is paid. I 

am a younger, hard working, 

friendly person, looking for 

a responsible honest roommate. 

I’m trying to save more, 

looking to buy a house within 

the next year. I am looking to 

fill this room asap. Serious enquiries 

only If your interested: 

933-1049 (360) preferences: 

Male or female/ mid to late 20s 

to mid to late 30s. 

$380 Utilities Paid! Excellent 

Bham location. 

Cozy room available. Spacious 

living area located in a great 

neighborhood on Alabama 

Hill. Share living space with 2 

others. Laundry room, living 

room, and kitchen with dining... 

room for your furniture. 

Month to month lease okay!! 

Large backyard with garden 

space, room to BBQ and kick 

back. Young, fun, quiet, clean 

person wanted!! $200 deposit 

($100 non refundable for carpet 

cleaning) Included in utilities 

are: -gas -water -sewer 

-garbage -electric Wireless 

interenet available for only 

$15 per month. No animals 

allowed. No indoor smoking. 

Email: jillene@kw.com Bellingham 

$400 RIGHT ACROSS 

FROM WWU ON NORTH 

GARDEN 7 Bedroom, 3 bathroom 

house is looking for 2 

bedrooms to be filled. GREAT 

LOCATION, BIG BEAUTIFUL 

HOUSE! With An AWESOME 

view that you can’t pass up! 

More than welcome to call 

and set up a time to view, 400 

a month plus 250 deposit. A 

Great Deal! (509)-307-0905 

or email cassie.sanders@hotmail.com 

$450 Wanted: Roommate 

immediately 

Brand new house in Birch 

Bay,quiet neighborhood.Medium 

bedroom with private 

bath.All utilities paid(high 

speed,cable/phone in 

room)$200 deposit negotiable.Call(360)820-1925 

or 

(360)933-1928.E-mail crystalcallison@comcast.net 

$350 Furnished room in 

quiet adult household 

Fully furnished room includes 

all utilites(cable internet, tv 

etc) Employed adult household. 

Hottub, decks, backyard, 

garden area...within 

walking distance to the beach 

in Birch bay Village. Call/ 

leave msg 392-8200 

500 

Rentals 

$340 1 bedroom avail in 

2 bedroom house. avail 

apr 1st 1 bedroom avail in 

2 bedroom house, includes 

share of an additional upstairs 

attic space also. peacefull, 

nice neighbors, cornwall park 

in sight from house. needs to 

be filled by avail apr 1st. my 

name is brodie. calling is the 

best way to reach me (360) 

303-5141. 

$400 Room Mate Needed 

One room mate needed for 

3 bedroom/ 2 bath house in 

Ferndale. Person can be male 

or female, must like dogs and 

be clean and drug free. Rent 

is $400.00 plus 1/3 of utilities. 

For more information please 

contact Kodi via email or call 

(360) 312-1985. 

$225 Looking for a good 

roommate Hello! We are a 

house with many interests. 

Gardening, biking around 

town, and sailing are the main 

priorities along with work 

and school for most of the 

housemates. There are many 

projects occuring, so we are 

looking for roommates that 

don’t mind the projects and 

noises. There are rooms available 

from $225-250. Call Ryan 

at 360 510 1818 

$300 Room Available 

Today-Four Blocks from 

WWU Room in 4 bed/1 bath 

house Alley parking spot 2 

girls, one guy, student-types, 

friendly and easygoing one 

(small and cute) snake, two 

bunnies (outside) Lease runs 

through Aug. 31st Call Kristi 

at 206-334-5462 or email at 

r_kristi@hotmail.com 

$275 Room for rent Sadly 

I have to move due to work. 

Good roommates.Looking for 

someone to take over my rent 

for 2 months.Call 206-909- 

2606 for further inquiries. 

$333 Room for Rent Room 

For rent, 4bedroom house 

currently two people. Must 

attend WWU, clean house, 

big yard, garage, and nice 

kitchen on Kenoyer dr, next 

to Whatcom falls. If we find 

a forth roommate rent will 

be around $250 Contact Tom, 

425-358-0355 

$375 Room for Rent Large 

room in three bedrm home,w/ 

kitchen priviledges, laundry 

facilities and bay view.Large 

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Rentals 

back yard 360-656-6931 

$280 awesome room in 

duplex for summer rental!! 

Im looking for a female to 

sublet my room from July thru 

August (june if needed). Its a 

new duplex w/d, dishwasher, 

garage, parking, etc. The 

room is large and very quiet! 

If interested please contact 

me asap! 206.992.7501 

hwaii12@hotmail.com 

$395 I have a extra room 

! everything is paid 4 

By Rick Dubrow 

500 

Rentals 

Nice quiet & safe ! The place 

has everything you would 

need. No outdoor pets Your 

welcome to call me 933-1049 

$425 Share 2 bedrm 

house with view and 

garden Mature, quiet, 

friendly, Christian woman 

seeking same to share 2bdrm, 

1 bath house in beautiful 

Silver Beach area near Lake 

Whatcom. Full basement, 

garage, yard and garden. Will 

consider pets. References required. 

Available April 16th. 

Green 

Builder 

On the level 

Twelve seconds. That’s 

how long it takes to completely replace 

the air inside your body when you’re at 

rest. One inhalation and one exhalation. 

But how’s the health of the very air 

you’re inhaling? (Since we spend about 90 

percent of our time indoors, I’m assuming 

that you’re inside a room at this moment!) 

How long does it take to completely replace 

the air enclosed by your building’s 

envelope? How long should it take for your 

building to breathe to guarantee the air 

you breathe is fresh and clean? 

You can generally fi gure the volume of 

air in a typical house ought to be replaced 

every two or three hours in order 

to secure a healthy amount of fresh air. 

In building science we refer to this as 

.33 to .5 air changes per hour (ACH). 

How often your home or offi ce breathes 

affects far more than your health. If your 

home is too loose, thereby allowing an 

overfl ow of air movement, you’re re-heating 

or re-cooling this additional volume 

time and again, painfully affecting your 

spending, your planet’s health and your 

home’s heating/cooling equipment. 

Too tight and your air stagnates. 

Toxins and moisture can accumulate to 

unsafe levels. Molds and mildew can 

party. Oxygen can be depleted by combustion 

equipment. 

Older homes tend to suffer from being 

too loose while new construction can 

tend toward too tight. 

500 

Rentals 

$425/month plus split all utilities. 

Call Pam 360-739-0080. 

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with appliances included. 

New flooring and free-standing 

corner fireplace in light 

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convenient carport and shed. 

Close to Sudden Valley amenities. 

For more information, 

contact: Dustin or Becky at 

360-733-3353 

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New Exquisite Upscale 2 bedroom 

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Bellingham’s, Fairhaven His- 

“Build ‘em tight and ventilate ‘em 

right” is the psychology of the energy 

code. In order to honor our planetary 

needs, the building codes have tightened 

up our building envelopes, thereby relying 

upon mechanical ventilation to furnish 

the proper amount of fresh air. Yet 

I’ve personally overheard heating contractors 

tell their clients to disconnect 

their seemingly complex control systems 

because it’s, uh, too complicated! 

Too loose? Too tight? .33 to .5 air 

changes per hour? How can you tell? 

Energy auditors perform simple visual 

inspections for about $75 to $100, but 

can also perform more sophisticated and 

expensive tests on your home, such as a 

blower door test, duct leakage tests and 

comprehensive computer energy analysis. 

Costs for the complete energy analysis 

can typically run $300 to $400 but 

the payback, assuming you follow up on 

the auditor’s recommendations, is short 

lived. The auditor literally arrives at 

the air changes per hour (ACH) for your 

home and, from there, can suggest the 

means to achieve the proper balance. 

Thankfully, an auditor’s suggestions 

are often easy to accomplish. Caulking 

and sealing if you’re too loose; adjusting 

existing equipment if you’re too tight. 

You can fi nd energy auditors by: 

Referring to “Energy Conservation Products 

and Services” in the phone book go 

to www.natresnet.org/directory (Residential 

Energy Services Network) 

Without knowing your home’s ACH it’s 

very diffi cult to know whether your own, 

personal 300 ACH, at 12 seconds per 

breath, are healthy air changes. 

We just don’t want any 300 ACH. We 

want good, clean air changes. We want 

you to party instead of the molds and 

mildew! 

“Build ‘em right and party all night!” 

Wouldn’t that be quite the energy 

code? 

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6pm-9pm each night 

at the Metcalf Hodges 

Conference Center. 

Registration is required! 

For more information 

and a KulshanCLT 

application visit 

www.kclt.org 

or call 

360-671-5600! 

Houses: 

Bellingham 

$299,900 Great Family 

home in Bellingham 

Great family home with a 

large fenced back yard, 

covered porch, large deck 

in back, RV parking, 3 bedrooms, 

2.5 baths, workshop, 

living & family rooms, fireplace, 

nice maple kitchen and 

much more. Price reduced 

for immediate sale. Price 

includes new roof and siding 

replacement allowance. See 

more photos at www.petecoy. 

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Real Estate 

Group Realtors at 739-4100 

for a private showing. 

$248,000 Alabama Hill 

panoramic view lot, 

ready to build This view 

lot is centrally located on Alabama 

Hill, with an unobstructed 

panoramic view of the City, 

Islands and Bay. It is on a quiet 

dead end street and is ready 

to build on. 2607 Erie Street, 

on the north side of Alabama. 

FSBO Cindy 676 2536 

$389,000 Bellingham 

Rambler Meticulously 

maintained one story home 

in sought after Bellingham 

neighborhood. This home 

has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 

bonus room, attic storage and 

work shop room. Features include 

vaulted ceilings, builtin 

vac and fireplace. Patio 

doors enter onto a large patio 

with covered hot tub. Excellent 

home for entertaining. 

The property borders the 

241 acre Whatcom Falls Park 

with its miles of hiking trails, 

waterfalls and fishing hole. 

Call Sherry Miller 360-739- 

8888 (Coldwell Banker Miller 

Arnason) 

$224,950 OPEN SUNDAY 

1-3 BLAINE HOME W/ 

DETACHED SHOP, High 

Density Land ZONING 

Great 3 bedroom + bonus room 

home on quiet street in Blaine. 

Walking distance to downtown, 

peach arch border, and waterfront. 

Detached 30 amp shop, 

and oversized lot. Zoning allows 

possibly duplex to be added or 

up to 4 units on this property! 

Open House this Sunday 1-3. 

Take the last exit before the 

border crossing (276) off I-5. 

Go straight through the light, 

and then right on B st. Email: 

paulbalzotti@johnlscott.com 

$289,000 Desirable Geneva 

Rambler Lovingly 

cared for 3BR, 2BA home 

situated on .22 acre fully landscaped 

lot. This home is ready 

to move in and with easy care 

vinyl siding and low maintenance 

landscaping leaves 

your weekends free. Two 

large decks for entertaining 

and with the fenced in back 

yard makes your own private 

sanctuary. RV Parking and 

extra space for parking. Licensed 

Agent: Shelley James 

- RE/MAX Whatcom County, 

Inc. Cell: (360)303-0248. 

Website: www.nwhomes. 

net/sjames 

$385,000 Beautiful 3 level 

home, in the Cordata 

Area - Great Neighborhood 

Great corner lot home 

in one of Bellingham’s private 

neighborhoods. Close to Bellis 

Fair Mall and Madrona 

Medical. Fully landscaped lot 

great views and large deck. 

3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 

daylight basement with and 

office, game room and media 

room. Built in 2005. Call 360- 

820-3538 / 360-398-2797 

$72,500 Manufactured 

Home- Great Location 

1995 2 bdrm/2 bath mobile in 

excellent condition. Pictures 

Soon 360-927-1312 

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Crossword 

BY MATT JONES 

000 

Crossword 

“The Final Kurtin” 

I Vonnegut serious this week and 

remember a literary giant 

Across 

1 On the ___ (fl eeing) 

4 Bring down 

11 Initials for a dirty guy? 

14 “Deep Space Nine” security 

chief 

15 Like some political supporters 

16 Game with a 108-card deck 

17 With 59-across, 1965 

Vonnegut novel subtitled 

“Pearls Before Swine” 

19 Tyrannosaurus follower 

20 “Why Must ___ Teenager” 

(Red Hot Chili Peppers 

song) 

21 English break 

23 Be crafty 

26 Revolver’s hiding place in 

“Foxy Brown” 

29 Hawkins of dances 

30 Beatifi ed monk who shares 

his name with a “Robin 

Hood” character 

34 Main character of “Slaughterhouse-Five” 

36 “___ Blinded Me With 

Science” 

39 Freezing material that 

fi gures in Vonnegut’s “Cat’s 

Cradle” 

40 Dir. opposite WSW 

41 Science fi ction author 

who appears in many of 

Vonnegut’s works 

44 Fang, really 

45 Porthos and Aramis’s buddy 

48 “___ arigato, Mr. Roboto...” 

49 Those little cards that fall 

out of magazines, e.g. 

51 Thinks highly of 

56 Poi base 

57 Buddhism branch 

59 See 17-across 

62 Addams Family cousin 

63 How ballet dancers move 

64 Corrode 

65 Windows may open on them 

66 Insurance category for cars, 

boats, fi re damage, etc. 

67 Voodoo Glow Skulls genre 

Down 

1 Sudoku solving skill 

2 Philippine meat dishes 

3 Italian headquarters of 

Maserati 

4 Dial-up alternative 

5 Season opposite “hiver” 

6 Wallpaper goo 

7 Sleight of hand 

8 Ireland’s best-selling solo 

artist 

9 Robert Burns, for one 

10 Feng ___ 

11 Guaranteed 

12 Sucky concert attendance 

13 Punch a bunch 

18 Cozy vacation getaway 

22 Helgenberger of “CSI” 

24 60, in binary 

Last Week’s Puzzle 

000 

Crossword 

25 Kid’s shoe fastener 

27 Ballgame ender 

28 “Drinks are ___” 

30 Instrument in 1980s pop 

music 

31 Show Bob Barker is retiring 

from, for short 

32 Inhabitant of ancient Crete 

33 Native Alaskans 

35 Internet writing system 

that popularized “pwn3d” 

and “n00b” 

36 Event plan, for short 

37 “___ Silver, away!” 

38 Weather, with “the” 

42 Some Pontiac models 

43 Eighth Greek letter 

46 Speechifi es 

47 Run cold? 

49 First-generation Japanese- 

American 

50 In a way 

52 Government agent, slangily 

53 Therefore 

54 PG&E opponent Brockovich 

55 Gangster’s girl 

57 Jack squat 

58 “And so forth” 

60 Toymaker up north 

61 ___ River Memorandum 

(Israeli-Palestinian negotiation)” 

©2007 Jonesin’ Crosswords 

(editor@jonesincrosswords.com) 

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Real Estate 


Home for Sale Gate 

1 location. Beautiful custom 

home on landscaped double 

lot w/3 bedrooms 2.5baths 

& 2200 sq. ft. Private 2 stone 

fireplaces, family room, sunken 

living room, vaulted ceilings 

& French doors. George 

Fedecky, at Re/Max Whatcom 

County 360-303-4849. 

$379,000 Quality Home 

for Sale Fabulous Lake 

Whatcom view home. 

3BR,2.75BA & large family 

rm. Tons of upgrades including 

new roof,interior & exterior 

paint,new hardwood 

floors,skylights,complete remodeled 

kitchen & new view 

deck.All new windows,new 

gas heating system with on 

demand hot water.New free 

standing fireplace,the list go 

on. Call George Fedecky at 

Re/Max Whatcom County 360 

303-4849 


Home for Sale Gate 1, location, 

private & peaceful on 

1 1/2 lots. 3BR, 2BA,newer 

roof,paint inside & out,newer 

floors,carpets,remodeled 

kitchen,vaulted ceilings.Hugh 

living room & dining rm.Open 

kitchen,flat entry,large 

carport w/room to build a 

garage.Large wood burning 

fireplace,natural gas heat plus 

all appliances stay. George 

Fedecky at Re/Max Whatcom 

County (360) 303-4849 

1806 Cornwall ave. 8000 

square feet retail showroom 

warehouse Former 

Thiel plumbing building for 

��I Buy Houses 

Friendly 

& Fair 

Katie Lawson 

360-715-8000 

600 

Real Estate 

lease rent by owner. 4000 

square feet retail showroom 

in the front and 4000 square 

feet warehouse all under 

one roof. Parking lot for 25 

cars on the side and alley access 

for the warehouse. High 

traffic downtown Bellingham 

location. Call 360-815-4426 or 

360-752-2730. 

700 

Bulletin Board 

Passive Solar Heating 

presentation Chris Hermann, 

Winter Sun Design, 

Seattle 

Fairhaven library downstairs 

May 9 Weds 7 PM. 

All are welcome. 

I WANNA BE IN THE 

STAR-O-RAMA! 6 Bucks! 

No Commitment! No kidding! 

Leap into a new life. Bellingham 

Plays offers a special 

workshop. Fun & Theater 

Games, Improvisation, & 

High Drama at the downtown 

YMCA. Monday, May 21st, 

7 PM sharp! $6 at the door. 

Space is limited. Reservations 

required. 671-7854 Questions? 

spencer911@gmail. 

com. Regular Workshops are 

on going. Cost: 4 Weeks $60. 

Join now and get a free slot in 

the special workshop. 

BALLET CLASSES Ballet 

classes daily. All levels. 

Small Classes. Boys and girls 

classes. Adults. Ballet Arts 

Northwest - six miles North 

of downtown Bellingham 

- Ferndale. Learn about the 

history, tradition, music of 

the art of ballet. Male teacher 

- 30 years experience dancing, 

choreographing, teaching in 

Seattle and New York City. call 

360.333.0293 or email: jeffs@ 

wavecable.com 

Acoustic Bass and 

700 

Bulletin Board 

Drummer needed now 

I am putting together a 

swingin threesome: Swing 

Guitar,swing/fundamental 

drums and thump-swing 

bass. Mostly Originals. Would 

like to collaborate with band 

mates on new material. Must 

be willing to record and tour. 

Call me for details Jimmy 

(360) 319-3674 

LIVE AT SYCAMORE 

SQUARE The Last Friday 

of Every Month 7-9 pm Ms B 

Hooping Allure, Halau Kameleokalani, 

Guest musicians, 

Erna Woo “Lotus Dancers”, 

Store Specials & Raffle(must 

be present to win) SycamorE 

Square 1200 Harris Ave. in 

Historic Fairhaven, Wa.98225 

By: Fun to Shop, CODA, Life 

Arts Inc. Free. 

Lost & Found 

our tan/white rattie is 

LOST GONE plz call 966- 

2663 she is about 15 pds and 

tan and white rat terrier 

�� 

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6 Bucks! 

No Commitment! 

No kidding! 

Leap into a new life. 

Bellingham Plays offers a 

special workshop. Fun & 

Theater Games, 

Improvisation, & High Drama 

at the downtown YMCA 

Monday, May 21st, 7 PM 

sharp! $6 at the door. 

Space is limited. Reservations 

required. 671-7854 

Questions? 

spencer911@gmail.com 

Regular Workshops 

begin in June 

Cost: 4 Weeks $60 

BELLINGHAM PLAYS 

THEATER WORKSHOPS 

& STAGED READINGS 


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BY CAREY ROSS, AMY KEPFERLE AND TRAIL RAT 

Pancakes 

International 

A tale of three breakfasts 

chow 

recipes reviews profi les 

SENIOR CENTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST 

I’ve come to learn that you can hear a good pancake breakfast 

long before you see or smell one. It’s a singular kind of noise: 

the rumble of voices, the clatter of fl atware, the subtle sounds 

of appetites being satisfi ed. Such is the case with the Bellingham 

Senior Center’s monthly pancake breakfast. 

As far as ambiance goes, the Senior Center doesn’t really offer 

much beyond long tables and folding chairs. But, frankly, that 

and a clean fork are pretty much all I require. You can have your 

pick—and eat your fi ll—of buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes 

or French toast. All this, and scrambled eggs and sausage, too? 

I’m in pancake paradise. 

As soon as I heard of the bounty awaiting me, I was determined 

to sample it all. All went well during my fi rst round. My 

French toast was thick, slightly crisp on the outside, and light 

and eggy on the inside. My next helping, a buckwheat pancake, 

was nutty and fl avorful. 

It was when I ordered a buttermilk pancake from my nononsense 

server that things went awry. “Good grief,” she said, 

looking me up and down, in a tone of surprise and—could it 

be?—slight disgust. This elicited peals of laughter from my 

breakfast companions, which I duly ignored. Indeed, the buttermilk 

pancake proved to be the best of the lot, sweet and soft 

and truly delicious. The proof was in the pancake. 

—Carey Ross 

ROME PANCAKE BREAKFAST 

“To Rome!” I bellowed upon entering the trusty fourwheeled 

chariot that would take our caravan out of city limits 

to a breakfast feast of mythical proportions. Made-from- 

scratch pancakes were promised, as were French 

toast, scrambled eggs and sausage. 

We’d heard rumors that representatives of the Empire 

would be serving the citizens, and we were not disappointed. 

In the basement of the exalted grange, Whatcom 

County Auditor Shirley Forslof poured our juice 

and County Executive Pete Kremen bustled about in an 

apron. Sheriff of the land, Bill Elfo, cleared plates. 

With stomachs grumbling, we turned our attention 

to Rome’s culinary pleasures. A massive griddle sizzled 

nearby, and the scent of plate-sized pancakes wafted 

dangerously close to our table. 

Moments later our stacks arrived. Gluttonous, we 

slathered butter and syrup atop our piping-hot offerings 

before digging in. Five minutes later, 

no trace remained of our inaugural meal. 

With appetites sated, we ambled past 

a macramé fl ag and back to the chariot. 

I would’ve paused to take a look at the 

Coliseum on the way back to reality, but 

the delicious pancakes had rendered me 

unconscious. —Amy Kepferle 

SWEDISH PANCAKE 

BREAKFAST 

Fjords and mountains surround us. 

Everywhere, people are eating and 

talking and laughing. Silverware clatters 

cheerfully. In the distance, an accordion 

hums. Life is a dream. Norway 

is a basement. 

We pay for our tickets and fi nd a table. 

Within seconds, a silver-haired angel fi lls 

our coffee cups with a vast, twinkling 

smile. I compliment her on her bunad 

(traditional fl ower-fringed dress) and say 

mange takk (many thanks). 

Suddenly, the kitchen doors swing 

open and a steam cloud explodes into the 

room. Through the glittering mist, a pair 

of dutiful servers appears at the head of 

our table bearing four heaping plates. 

Syrup is poured. Ham is sliced. Eggs 

are forked. We spend the next 15 minutes 

gorging ourselves in gleeful, 

rapturous silence. Silverware clatters 

cheerfully. In the distance, the accordion 

hums. 

Eighteen pancakes and 24 cups of coffee 

later, we waddle toward the stairs in 

EAT IT 

WHAT: Community 

Pancake Breakfast 

WHEN: 8-11am Sat., 


WHERE: Bellingham 

Senior Center, 315 

Halleck St. 

COST: $2.50 for 

kids, $4 for adults 

INFO: 676-1450 

WHAT: Swedish 

Pancake Breakfast 

WHEN: 8-11am Sat. 


WHERE: Norway 

Hall, 1419 N. Forest 

St. 

COST: $3 for kids, 

$6 for adults 

INFO: 733-6618 

WHAT: Rome Pancake 

Breakfast 

WHEN: 8am-1pm 

Sat., June 3 

WHERE: Rome 

Grange, 2821 Mt. 

Baker Hwy. 

COST: $2 for kids, 

$5 for adults 

INFO: 671-7862 

a sluggish, jittery daze. Tables of homemade lefse and 

krumkake surround us. In front of the giant wall map 

of “Norge,” a four-foot wooden Viking stands guard. I 

hear the mother of a little blond boy named “Erik” tell 

him to give it a peck on the cheek for good luck. He 

does. And so do I. —Trail Rat 

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