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[including mine!] are not necessarily the official position of the Columbia
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You can now check old Updates on the CNA Website. We're gradually
getting up to speed and connecting all the dots. Updates are posted
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2518 Cherry Street
Bellingham WA 98225
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CONTENTS
Community
Thank You, Janna!
Elizabeth Park Concerts
Map Your Neighborhood
Raccoons
Unwanted Medicines
Events
Mural!
Seed Exchange?
Wild Whatcom Walks
Neighbor Reads
Services Offered
Nurse Team
Yard & Garden: Landscaping
Weeding
Lawn Mowing / Yard Care
House Cleaning
Baby, Child, Pet, House Sitting
Teen Child Care & Dog Walking
Dog Walking & Sitting
Teen Babysitting
Local Fresh Flowers By Bike
Fresh Cottage Garden Bouquets
Food Delivery By Bike
Beginning Violin Lessons
Columbia Neighborhood Association
Share To Care: New Additions
CNA Membership
CNA Website
CNA Facebook
Editor's Corner
Borrow Truck Today?
THANK YOU, JANNA!
From the bottom of my heart to Janna Jacobson for taking over this
list while I've been gone! Didn't she do a wonderful job? And I'm
finally home, and it's lovely to be with you all again.
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
And another thank you to Karen Duim & The Eldridge Society for
another great summer concert series!!! It's over, and it was another
huge gift to our community. Thank you!
MAP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
We're headed into the best season of the year to organize your own
Block to respond to civic emergencies. As always, I would be
delighted to come facilitate a meeting of your immediate neighbors as
you sort out both the resources among the folks on your block, and
any residents who would be particularly vulnerable in the event of a
major earthquake, winter storm, or other such event. Email or phone
me: flip@breskin.com 671-4511.
http://www.whatcomready.org/Get%20Ready%20MYN.html
RACCOONS
I continuously have raccoon problems. I have a cat and a cat door. At
night I try to either keep the door locked or if my cat wants out in
the wee hours of the morning I at least remove his food from the
kitchen floor. But, the other night when I was still awake with the
lights and TV on one came in and ate the cat food. I made a lot of
noise, but it wouldn't leave. When it did leave I opened the back
door to look and it growled at me on its hind legs. In the past they
usually "run for their life." This one seems to be aggressive.
Cheryl Collins
2700 block of Williams Street
[Please be careful. They are basically small bears. And they have
been known to kill cats. I keep my cat in during all hours of darkness. -Fl!p]
UNWANTED MEDICINES
Bellingham residents can now take unwanted and expired narcotic pain
relievers and prescribed controlled substances to the Bellingham
Police Department for secure and legal disposal. This effort is an
expansion of the City's Pharmaceuticals Take-Back Program, which has
collected more than 200 pounds of household medication in the first
five months of the program.
Unused or expired medications in the home pose a risk to children,
the public and the environment. Overdoses from prescription narcotics
are a leading cause of death in Washington State. Abuse of narcotic
pain relievers is rapidly increasing and half of prescription drug
abusers report obtaining the drug from a friend or relative.
The Bellingham Police Department is proactively addressing this
growing concern in our community. "Providing a safe, secure and legal
disposal site for prescription narcotics will help to eliminate the
threat that these left over drugs now pose," said Bellingham Police
Chief Todd G. Ramsay.
Narcotic pain relievers and prescribed controlled substances, not
including illegal narcotics, will be accepted by the Bellingham
Police Department at 505 Grand Avenue during weekday business hours.
Examples include Vicodin, OxyContin, codeine, Percocet, Xanax,
hydrocodone and Ritalin. Personal information will not be collected.
Items will be incinerated at a facility which has been approved by
the Drug Enforcement Agency and Environmental Protection Agency.
Currently, six pharmacies in Bellingham accept unwanted and expired
medications from households for secure and legal disposal. Over 200
pounds of medication have been collected since April 5, 2010 when the
program was launched. These pharmacies can legally accept most
prescription and over the counter medications, but prescription
narcotics and prescription controlled substances can only be accepted
by the Bellingham Police Department.
For details about participating pharmacies, the Bellingham Police
Department's program, and what can and cannot be accepted please go
to www.cob.org/services/environment/pharm-take-back-program.aspx The
City's Pharmaceuticals Take-Back Program is funded in part by a grant
from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Law enforcement agencies from several other counties in Western
Washington have similar programs. Numerous counties have medicine
return programs. For more information about their locations, please
go to www.medicinereturn.com.
EVENTS
MURAL!
If you're curious about murals, want to help beautify Columbia
Neighborhood, wonder what the ReStore's Metro paint is like, or just
love to help out, grab your paint clothes and a brush or roller if
you have one (don't worry we have extra) and come on down! September
4th, 5th, and 6th, and 11th and 12th from 10am to 4pm. Birch
Equipment scaffolding goes up 8/28, La Patisserie refreshments
September 5th! We are creating a mural of this Mt Baker/Twin Sisters
picture using donated ReStore recycled certified; Metro Paint at 3106
Northwest Ave. across from Yeager's Sporting Goods and next to
Classic Health Apparel! We need volunteer painters! [This is my
friend Cecily Fosso, and she's GREAT! - Fl!p]
SEED EXCHANGE?
Shall we set up a seed exchange this Fall? We have offers of many
different poppies. I suspect we could get quite a selection of other
plants as well. Who wants to play?
WILD WHATCOM WALKS
Nature Babies at Whatcom Falls Park Tuesday August 31 from 9:30-11:00 AM.
New Moon Morning
Saturday September 4th from 9-11AM
Semiahmoo Spit, Blaine
The early bird catches the worm, they say. Join the birding fun with
Paul Woodcock, birding enthusiast and past president of the North
Cascades Audubon Society
(http://www.northcascadesaudubon.org/index.php?field_trips).
Knowledgeable and experienced, Paul teaches basic birding and will
help us distinguish between a gull and a tern, or a scoter and a
loon. Scopes and a selection of field guides on hand to use.
Donations collected for the Audubon Society.
Walk When the Moon Is Full
Friday September 24th, 6:30-8:30 PM
Moon of a Waterdrop's Journey
North Lake Whatcom Trail
Celebrate Whatcom Water Week! The Whatcom Watershed Information
Network features activities that celebrate the importance of water
resources all around the county for the week of Sept 18-25. See their
website for other events: http://whatcomwin.org/www/. Wild Whatcom
Walkers explores our source of drinking water. Join us for a moonlit
stroll along the shore of Lake Whatcom for a distinctly different
exploration of a wonderful watershed. So, what's in a watershed?
Hills, basins, streams, river otters, fish, boats, streets, cars,
restaurants and homes. Discover why it's important to all who call it home.
http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/program-registration/.
Holly Roger
393-7827
NEIGHBOR READS
September 8, Colleen Haggerty from Jefferson Street is reading at
Village Books at 7 PM. She will be reading her essay that was
recently published in the anthology The Spirit of a Woman, Stories to
Empower and Inspire, edited by Terry Laszlo-Gopadze.
SERVICES OFFERED
NURSE TEAM
Experienced team of two local nurses in home health. Providers of
newborn, post-partum, pediatric, adult & geriatric care available for
temporary, full-time, respite and hospice care. We can provide up to
24 hour coverage.
Please email us at maryvarco@comcast.net
YARD & GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Landscape Maintenance and Installation: Booking now for late
Summer/Fall weeding, pruning, hauling, and new garden
installations. Food garden consultation and installation also available.
Maryliz von Krusenstiern
Henry St.
mary.neighborhoodharvestfarm@gmail.com
360 393 1413 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360 393 1413 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
WEEDING
Autumn Clean-up and Garden Maintenance - Contact Analeise Volpe,
local neighborhood woman, reasonable rates, flexible schedule and
excellent references. Email at marian_analeisev@hotmail.com or 714-8596.
LAWN MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest Blair
West Street
671-2518
HOUSE CLEANING
Veronica Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com or call (360)306-8086 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)306-8086 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
BABY, CHILD, PET, HOUSE SITTING
Andrea Carlson
darncarlson@gmail.com
dangit51@gmail.com
360-305-6703 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360-305-6703 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
TEEN CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)-319-5323 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
[For teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask that people contact
their parents for screening.]
DOG WALKING & SITTING
920-2145 or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
TEEN BABYSITTING
c/o Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER AND DOG SITTER
Red Cross Babysitter course certified
Contact parent: Debbie Dykas
dbdykas@yahoo.com
671-7926
LOCAL FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan Johnson
Eldridge Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin Leipa
E Maplewood
FOOD DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda Werchen
Cherry Street
amanda@abhost.us
BEGINNING VIOLIN LESSONS
Michael McClenahan at
733-5236, mmcclena08@gmail.com
COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE TO CARE
Help take care of the planet by lending and borrowing items from one
another on our road to sustainability. If you have an item that a
Columbia neighbor can borrow, please send your name, item(s) and
phone number to Jill, jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
CNA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the association is easy, and it gives you the right to vote
at the annual meeting in January. Dues are $10 annually and support
this newsletter and other activities. Send your name, address, phone,
and email address with a check for dues
to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA WEBSITE
You can check old Updates on the CNA Website. Updates are posted by
Gina Gobo, who designed the site (thank you Gina!). CNA board member
contacts are there. The paper newsletter is also posted there in full
splendor. And now, a list of businesses that will give discounts to
members of the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also listed!
Contact jdheritage@comcast.net to add yours. To join the association
costs only $10 per year, and discount listings are free to members.
www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's also a CNA interactive Facebook list now, though you have to
be registered with Facebook to use it.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
EDITOR'S CORNER
BORROW TRUCK?
I'm looking to borrow an open pick-up truck for a single dump run
today. Anybody got a loaner?
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CONTENTS
Road
Work
Critters
Reminder
About Burn Ban
Free
Items
Items
Found
Rental
Offered
Rentals
Needed
Worker
Recommendation
CNA
Share to Care
Services
Offered
Events
CNA
Flip
is back! To add or remove yourself from the list or to request newsletter
updates, please email Flip at flip@breskin.com.
Please
include your name, address, and phone if you wish to be added and know the
information is used only for newsletter purposes.
Opinions
stated here are not those of the Columbia Neighborhood Association or Board
unless noted specifically.
ROAD
WORK
Meridian
Street, N. Forest, 11th Street, Kellogg Road, Lottie Street
Traffic
on these arterials will be reduced to a single lane at times while Granite
Construction, under contract with the City of Bellingham, installs
new
pavement markings and completes roadside restoration. This is the final
phase for the resurfacing of these arterials. Flaggers will direct
traffic
through lane closures and/or detours in construction zones. Drivers are
requested to use caution and avoid the areas if possible. For
more
information about this project, visit the city's website <http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2010-overlay-resurfacing
-program.aspx>http://www.cob.org/government/departments/pw/projects/2010-overlay-resurfacing-program.aspx
or contact Mark Handzlik,
Project
Engineer at <mailto:mhandzlik@cob.org>mhandzlik@cob.org or 778-7900.
CRITTERS
I
am over on Spruce Street and have noticed a marked increase in raccoon activity
lately. There were four up in my plum trees last Wednesday
night
and last night (Sunday 8.22) I interrupted another that was stalking/about to
kill/eat a neighbor's cat. Folks might want to think about
keeping
their pets indoors after dusk until these guys move on. Thanks,Tony Cava
BURN
BAN REMINDER
Folks,
just a reminder that there is a burn ban in effect. While recreational
fires are allowed within certain parameters during a burn ban, they are
nevertheless not allowed if the smoke bothers your neighbors. Even if
there isn't a burn ban in effect, they are not allowed if the
smoke bothers your neighbors. And as we all go to sleep on these
warm summer nights with our windows open, trying to catch some of the cool
night air, it's extremely unpleasant to have wood smoke wafting into our
homes. Unfortunately, although the fire marshal has gone to great lengths
to define what is and is not allowable when burning recreationally (for
example, my neighbor's 6-foot firepit is NOT allowable), there seems to
be a complete unwillingness by any agencies to enforce the rules.
The only thing you can do (and I encourage you to do this if you are
suffering, as we have been) is to call 911 and report a nuisance fire.
They (understandably) do not treat it as an emergency, but they will come
out as soon as they are able and tell the owners of the fire to put it
out. You may have to repeat this process a few times. Amy, Elm
St.
FREE
ITEMS
We
cleaned out Grandma's house and I have a large quantity of empty
shoe boxes and a vast array of cleaning supplies for the taking. They're
out on the curb at 1400 west North, corner of W. North and Elizabeth St.
Nancy
FOUND/RETURNED
ITEMS:
BRACELET
We
were at the Elizabeth Park concert last week 8/19, and we found a costume
jewelry bracelet. If you lost an item like this last week
sometime
at Elizabeth park, or you know who it belongs to, please call Jenny at 752-4365
CAMERA
We
found a camera 8/19 at the playground at Elizabeth Park, and would like to see
it returned to its owner. Folks can call Mialee Jose at
360/820-9500
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360/820-9500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting if they
think it might be theirs.
FOUND
HAT
My
daughter found a brown, wool hat at Lorraine Ellis Park a couple of weeks ago.
If you are missing this, please call Jenny at 733-5946.
FOUND
CAR KEYS
Found
some car keys in front of my house on Park St. Call 393-3730 to identify
and claim.
FOUND
BIKE
Someone
has abandoned a bike at 2330 Park Street. Maybe it was stolen and then
abandoned? It has been there for a few days. If you have
lost
a bike recently, check it out and contact Karina (2329 Park).
RENTAL
OFFERED
Room
for Rent with GARDEN on East Maplewood for one professional or mature student
$425 with most util included - please see link for
more
details:
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/roo/1904979898.html
LOOKING
FOR RENTAL
A
friend is retiring in October and will need to move to cheaper digs: anyone
have a mother-in-law apartment, a shared house, a studio
apartment,
or a room? He needs to spend less on living, and it might be that you know
someone who needs a quiet older gentleman renter.
400
dollars and home #is 527-8597 work #is 384-7862 email
leoncharbonneau@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Rebecca
Cowen Farnand and her three boys are looking for a rental in the Columbia
neighborhood. A 3 Bedroom, cat friendly house, would
be
preferable with a price range around $1,000.00. Any leads on a house for
them would be greatly appreciated! This is a wonderful family
that
would love to be close to old friends, a good school and a great neighborhood,
which they feel they could find in the Columbian area!
Please
call Rebecca at 715-1398 or 441-5257 if you have or know of a rental for her
and her family.
WORKER
RECOMMENDATION
Reuben
and Elia Perez for inside home/business cleaning or yard maintenance. He has
been laid off from his job at a Nursery and needs more
work.
They are a nice family couple and excellent workers.
360-354-8476
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360-354-8476 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Mary
Kimmich, Henry St
COLUMBIA
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE
TO CARE
Help
take care of the planet by lending and borrowing items from one another on our
road to sustainability. If you have an item that a Columbia
neighbor
can borrow, please send your name, item(s) and phone number to Jill,
jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check
our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
SERVICES
OFFERED
NURSE
TEAM
Experienced
team of two local nurses in home health. Providers of newborn, post-partum,
pediatric, adult & geriatric care available for
temporary,
full-time, respite and hospice care. We can provide up to 24 hour
coverage.
Please
email us at maryvarco@comcast.net
YARD
& GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Landscape
Maintenance and Installation: Booking now for late Summer/Fall weeding,
pruning, hauling, and new garden installations. Food
garden
consultation and installation also available.
Maryliz
von Krusenstiern
Henry
St.
mary.neighborhoodharvestfarm@gmail.com
360 393 1413
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360 393 1413 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
WEEDING
Summer
Rains with Weeds, Weeds and More Weeds! Contact Analeise Volpe for
weeding, mowing, pruning and general landscape
maintenance.
Reasonable rates, flexible schedule, local neighborhood woman. (360)714-8596
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)714-8596 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
or marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LAWN
MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest
Blair
West
Street
671-2518
HOUSE
CLEANING
Veronica
Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com
or call (360)306-8086 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)306-8086 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
BABY,
CHILD, PET, HOUSE SITTING
Andrea
Carlson
darncarlson@gmail.com
dangit51@gmail.com
360-305-6703
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360-305-6703 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
TEEN
CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact
parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)-319-5323 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
[For
teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask that people contact their parents for
screening.]
DOG
WALKING & SITTING
920-2145
or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy
Blum
Elizabeth
Street
TEEN
BABYSITTING
c/o
Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
EXPERIENCED
BABYSITTER AND DOG SITTER
Red
Cross Babysitter course certified
Contact
parent: Debbie Dykas
dbdykas@yahoo.com
671-7926
LOCAL
FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan
Johnson
Eldridge
Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH
COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin
Leipa
E
Maplewood
FOOD
DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda
Werchen
Cherry
Street
amanda@abhost.us
BEGINNING
VIOLIN LESSONS
Michael
McClenahan at
733-5236,
mmcclena08@gmail.com
EVENTS
ELIZABETH
PARK CONCERTS
Here
is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts all summer.
Many thanks to The Eldridge Society for presenting these
concerts!
8/26
Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
FL!P'S
60TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT - THIS THURSDAY!!!
7
PM Thursday August 26 at the Roeder Home $8 - $12 requested donation (note
earlier time)
Hey
neighbors - I'll be turning 60 on August 27th, and am throwing my annual
birthday concert at the Roeder Home the night before. We'll
serve
Mallard ice cream and great music, and every one of you is invited!
Co-sponsored
by the Friends Of The Roeder Home and the Whatcom Family & Community
Network.
WILD
WHATCOM
Lots
going on. Check it out!
http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/
CNA
MEMBERSHIP
Joining
the association is easy, and it gives you the right to vote at the annual
meeting in January. Dues are $10 annually and support this
newsletter
and other activities. Send your name, address, phone, and email address with a
check for dues to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham,
WA
98227
CNA
WEBSITE
You
can check old Updates on the CNA Website. Updates are posted by Gina Gobo, who
designed the site (thank you Gina!). CNA board
member
contacts are there. The paper newsletter is also posted there in full splendor.
And now, a list of businesses that will give discounts to
members
of the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also listed! Contact
jdheritage@comcast.net to add yours. To join the association
costs
only $10 per year, and discount listings are free to members.
FACEBOOK
There's
also a CNA interactive Facebook list now, though you have to be registered with
Facebook to use it.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
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Found dog. Schnauzer with
short legs. grey. no collar. found wandering down Monroe
between Park and Elizabeth around 6:30am. I live at 2514 Elizabeth but
will try to leave him with the neighbor (Wendy, 2518 Elizabeth) since I go to
work soon. You can call me at 360-296-6333 - blanche
bybee
Anybody missing a couple of dogs???
From a Columbia Neighbor: I wanted to report some loose dogs
this morning at my home, 2427 Park St. There was a pit bull and a small black
dog doing a pretty good job of terrorizing my chickens and a pet rabbit who
were, thankfully, safe inside their coop/hutch at the time. My daughter was
able to chase the dogs off eventually, but they were very persistent in wanting
to get at my animals. Any free-range chicken folks in the 'hood may want
to be on the lookout, and anyone who belongs to these dogs should see about
getting them back home.
Animal Control: 733-2080
If the dogs are not approachable don't put yourself at risk
to get a tag number.
Pls call BPD prior to 11 or Animal Control after 11. Animal
Control may not respond though if you are unable to keep the dogs in one
place.
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CONTENTS
Speeding
Truck on Lynn/Jaeger Street Alley
18
wheelers on West Street
Car
Prowl
Car
Graffiti
Bikes
Stolen
Little
Squalicum Park Access Restricted
Free
Items
Items
Found
Rentals
Needed
Worker
Recommendation
CNA
Share to Care
Services
Offered
Events
CNA
For
the next few weeks, please email jkjacob123@yahoo.com (Janna) to add or
remove yourself from the list or to request newsletter updates.
Please
include your name, address, and phone if you wish to be added and know the
information is used only for newsletter purposes.
Opinions
stated here are not those of the Columbia Neighborhood Association or Board
unless noted specifically.
SPEEDING
TRUCK ON LYNN STREET ALLEY
A
"heads up". Today at noon on Aug 15, 2010, a black compact pickup
truck with a standard cab drove about 25-30 mph in the alley of the
600 block between Lynn and Jaeger streets. At the alley T, it
appears the truck turned west towards Jaeger. Sorry, no license plate
number and no description of the driver. We have several children
and animals who live on the block, as well as many neighbors who access their
parking from the alley.
18
WHEELERS ON WEST STREET
Note:
I received this info on 8/11 - sounds like GPS systems direct 18 wheelers up
West Street - fyi
I
live on the corner of Monroe and West and yesterday noticed a truck about to
make the turn onto West Street in the direction of Squalicum Parkway.
I ran out to get his license and he jumped out of his truck clearly
in distress. He was hopelessly lost - his GPS had sent him on this
route to access a drop off on Roeder Ave. The GPS is the culprit!
Not sure what can be done about that. Any ideas anyone?
Tina Lanci
CAR
PROWL 8/10:
Corner
of W.Indiana and Elm Street. Nothing of value taken thankfully. Just rifled
through, but upsetting none the less. Erin
BIKES
STOLEN
hi
two of my friends just had their bmx bikes stolen one is a fit bike prk von
homan edition it has a silver frame that says fitbike co. prk on it green
brake pads it has an eight ball fot the tire cap on the back wheel, gold rims
and the part that hold the handle bars on is gold and it says fit bike in
really fancy writing on the front of it. The other is black and red, the frame
is black and says subrosa on it, it has red rims, it has clear red dice
for the tire caps on the front and back wheels, the pedals are transparent red
plastic, and the seat is transparent red plastic. If you could all keep a
look out for these that would be sweet. my phone number is 671-6479. Thanks
Matt.
CAR
GRAFFITI
Just
wanted to let you know that my car was graffitied on Sunday (8/8) on Kulshan
St. They appeared to have used black sharpie marker...(I'm not sure who
"tags" cars with sharpies...) My neighbor's alley garage door (W.
North St.) was also tagged "BPSx3PM." It did come off with
car wax and elbow grease. FYI. Leah Travers
LITTLE
SQUALICUM PARK ACCESS RESTRICTED DUE TO EPA CLEANUP ACTIVITY
The
Environmental Protection Agency plans to start construction of the cleanup
action at Little Squalicum Park the second week of August 2010. For the
safety of the public, the park may be partially or fully closed at any
time during construction.
For
more info visit the Oeser Company web page under Little Squalicum Creek at: http://go.usa.gov/ltkand
FREE
ITEMS
We
cleaned out Grandma's house and I have a large quantity of empty
shoe boxes and a vast array of cleaning supplies for the taking. They're
out on the curb at 1400 west North, corner of W. North and Elizabeth St.
Nancy
FOUND/RETURNED
ITEMS:
BURLEY
BIKE TRAILER RETURNED TO OWNER!
The
Burley bike trailer abandoned in an alley near Bob and Lauren's house was
returned to the owner. Thanks all!
FOUND
HAT
My
daughter found a brown, wool hat at Lorraine Ellis Park a couple of weeks ago.
If you are missing this, please call Jenny at 733-5946.
FOUND
CAR KEYS
Found
some car keys in front of my house on Park St. Call 393-3730 to identify
and claim.
FOUND
BIKE
Someone
has abandoned a bike at 2330 Park Street. Maybe it was stolen and then abandoned?
It has been there for a few days. If you have lost a bike recently,
check it out and contact Karina (2329 Park).
LOOKING
FOR RENTAL
A
friend is retiring in October and will need to move to cheaper digs: anyone
have a mother-in-law apartment, a shared house, a studio apartment, or a room?
He needs to spend less on living, and it might be that you know someone who
needs a quiet older gentleman renter. 400 dollars and home #is 527-8597 work
#is 384-7862 email leoncharbonneau@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Rebecca
Cowen Farnand and her three boys are looking for a rental in the Columbia
neighborhood. A 3 Bedroom, cat friendly house, would be preferable
with a price range around $1,000.00. Any leads on a house for them would
be greatly appreciated! This is a wonderful family that would love
to be close to old friends, a good school and a great neighborhood, which they
feel they could find in the Columbian area! Please call Rebecca at
715-1398 or 441-5257 if you have or know of a rental for her and her family.
RENTAL
FOUND
Dear
Columbia Neighbors--Thank you so much for your calls and help in finding my
friend (newly moving to B'ham) a home. I'm very grateful for your
friendly responses. I think he's got enough to check out and, if nothing
else, he knows he is moving to a place full of nice folks. Flip, thank
you so much for encouraging and enabling us all to be so neighborly! I love
Bellingham and Columbia 'Hamsters are tops! ~Beth
WORKER
RECOMMENDATION
Reuben
and Elia Perez for inside home/business cleaning or yard maintenance. He has
been laid off from his job at a Nursery and needs more work. They are a
nice family couple and excellent workers.
360-354-8476
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360-354-8476 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Mary
Kimmich, Henry St
COLUMBIA
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE
TO CARE
Help
take care of the planet by lending and borrowing items from one another on our
road to sustainability. If you have an item that a Columbia neighbor
can borrow, please send your name, item(s) and phone number to Jill,
jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check
our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
SERVICES
OFFERED
NURSE
TEAM
Experienced
team of two local nurses in home health. Providers of newborn, post-partum,
pediatric, adult & geriatric care available for temporary, full-time,
respite and hospice care. We can provide up to 24 hour coverage.
Please
email us at maryvarco@comcast.net
YARD
& GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Landscape
Maintenance and Installation: Booking now for late Summer/Fall weeding,
pruning, hauling, and new garden installations. Food garden
consultation and installation also available. Maryliz von Krusenstiern, Henry
St.
mary.neighborhoodharvestfarm@gmail.com
360 393 1413
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360 393 1413 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
WEEDING
Summer
Rains with Weeds, Weeds and More Weeds! Contact Analeise Volpe for weeding,
mowing, pruning and general landscape maintenance. Reasonable rates,
flexible schedule, local neighborhood woman. (360)714-8596
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)714-8596 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
or marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LAWN
MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest
Blair
West
Street
671-2518
HOUSE
CLEANING
Veronica
Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com
or call (360)306-8086 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)306-8086 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
BABY,
CHILD, PET, HOUSE SITTING
Andrea
Carlson
darncarlson@gmail.com
dangit51@gmail.com
360-305-6703
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360-305-6703 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
TEEN
CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact
parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)-319-5323 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
DOG
WALKING & SITTING
920-2145
or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy
Blum
Elizabeth
Street
TEEN
BABYSITTING
c/o
Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
EXPERIENCED
BABYSITTER AND DOG SITTER
Red
Cross Babysitter course certified
Contact
parent: Debbie Dykas
dbdykas@yahoo.com
671-7926
LOCAL
FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan
Johnson
Eldridge
Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH
COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin
Leipa
E
Maplewood
FOOD
DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda
Werchen
Cherry
Street
amanda@abhost.us
BEGINNING
VIOLIN LESSONS
Michael
McClenahan at
733-5236,
mmcclena08@gmail.com
EVENTS
ELIZABETH
PARK CONCERTS
Here
is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts all summer.
Many thanks to The Eldridge Society for presenting these concerts!
8/19
Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26
Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
FL!P'S
60TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
7
PM Thursday August 26 at the Roeder Home $8 - $12 requested donation (note
earlier time)
Hey
neighbors - I'll be turning 60 on August 27th, and am throwing my annual
birthday concert at the Roeder Home the night before. We'll serve
Mallard ice cream and great music, and every one of you is
invited! Co-sponsored by the Friends Of The Roeder Home and the Whatcom
Family & Community Network.
WILD
WHATCOM
Lots
going on. Check it out!
http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/
CNA
MEMBERSHIP
Joining
the association is easy, and it gives you the right to vote at the annual
meeting in January. Dues are $10 annually and support this newsletter and
other activities. Send your name, address, phone, and email address with a
check for dues to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA
WEBSITE
You
can check old Updates on the CNA Website. Updates are posted by Gina Gobo, who
designed the site (thank you Gina!). CNA board member contacts are there.
The paper newsletter is also posted there in full splendor. And now, a list of
businesses that will give discounts to members of the Columbia
Neighborhood Association is also listed! Contact jdheritage@comcast.net to add
yours. To join the association costs only $10 per year, and discount
listings are free to members. http://www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's
also a CNA interactive Facebook list now, though you have to be registered with
Facebook to use it.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
(click here to go back to top)
CONTENTS
Car Prowl
Little Squalicum Park Access Restricted
Yard Decorations Missing
Items Found
Rentals Needed
Worker Recommendation
CNA Share to Care
Services Offered
Events
CNA
For the next few weeks, please email jkjacob123@yahoo.com (Janna) to add
or remove yourself from the list or to request newsletter updates.
Please include your name, address, and phone if you wish to be added and know
the information is used only for newsletter purposes.
Opinions stated here are not those of the Columbia Neighborhood Association or
Board unless noted specifically.
CAR PROWL 8/4 - 8/5:
On Wednesday or early Thursday, August 4-5 during the night, our car in our
parking strip on Washington (corner of Utter) got riffled through and my wallet
(left in the un-locked car) was stolen. This is very well-lit.
LITTLE SQUALICUM PARK ACCESS RESTRICTED DUE TO EPA CLEANUP ACTIVITY
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to start construction of the
cleanup action at Little Squalicum Park the second week of August 2010.
For the safety of the public, the park may be partially or fully closed at
any time during construction.
For more info visit the Oeser Company web page under Little Squalicum Creek at:
http://go.usa.gov/ltkand
YARD DECORATIONS MISSING
I live on Broadway street and have my front "hill" decorated with
teacups and saucers on copper posts. I used to have 6 and now I have 2. They
could not be confused with free stuff, as they are part of the garden décor.
If anyone know anything about these decorations please contact Rebecca:
Rebecca Rech Cutler
2212 Broadway
FOUND ITEMS:
BURLEY BIKE TRAILER FOUND
We noticed a Burley bike trailer abandoned in an alley near our house. If
you think it might be yours, please call Lauren or Bob at 676-0333.
FOUND CAR KEYS
Found some car keys in front of my house on Park St. Call 393-3730 to
identify and claim.
FOUND BIKE
Someone has abandoned a bike at 2330 Park Street. Maybe it was stolen and
then abandoned? It has been there for a few days. If you have lost a bike
recently, check it out and contact Karina (2329 Park).
LOOKING FOR RENTAL
Rebecca Cowen Farnand and her three boys are looking for a rental in the
Columbia neighborhood. A 3 Bedroom, cat friendly house, would be
preferable with a price range around $1,000.00. Any leads on a house for
them would be greatly appreciated! This is a wonderful family that would
love to be close to old friends, a good school and a great neighborhood, which
they feel they could find in the Columbian area!
Please call Rebecca at 715-1398 or 441-5257 if you have or know of a rental for
her and her family.
Also...
Moving to Bellingham in Sept. and am looking for a 2-bedrm. apartment/home. My
friend Beth is a long time resident of the Columbia neighborhood and
suggested I inquire through this newsletter. I am a single, professional, adult
man (mid 40's), like to cook, and am very tidy. I will be working on a music
degree at Western, and making a living, so will be too busy to be a noisy
tenant. I am interested in any leads on a place, as long as it has at least 2
bedrooms and a reasonable kitchen--not just a hot plate and microwave. Looking
to pay about $900. for rent.
I will be in town to view places on Sept. 26 for a few days. Please call
Beth 223-0878 so she can have a pre-look for me. I know the students are
back and the nicer places are going fast.
WORKER RECOMMENDATION
Reuben and Elia Perez for inside home/business cleaning or yard maintenance. He
has been laid off from his job at a Nursery and needs more work. They are a nice
family couple and excellent workers.
360-354-8476
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360-354-8476 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Mary Kimmich, Henry St
COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE TO CARE
Help take care of the planet by lending and borrowing items from one another on
our road to sustainability. If you have an item that a Columbia neighbor
can borrow, please send your name, item(s) and phone number to Jill,
jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
SERVICES OFFERED
NURSE TEAM
Experienced team of two local nurses in home health. Providers of newborn,
post-partum, pediatric, adult & geriatric care available for temporary,
full-time, respite and hospice care. We can provide up to 24 hour coverage.
Please email us at maryvarco@comcast.net
YARD & GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Landscape Maintenance and Installation: Booking now for late Summer/Fall
weeding, pruning, hauling, and new garden installations. Food garden
consultation and installation also available.
Maryliz von Krusenstiern
Henry St.
mary.neighborhoodharvestfarm@gmail.com
360 393 1413
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360 393 1413 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
WEEDING
Summer Rains with Weeds, Weeds and More Weeds! Contact Analeise Volpe for
weeding, mowing, pruning and general landscape maintenance. Reasonable
rates, flexible schedule, local neighborhood woman. (360)714-8596
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)714-8596 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
or marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LAWN MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest Blair
West Street
671-2518
HOUSE CLEANING
Veronica Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com or call (360)306-8086 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)306-8086 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
BABY, CHILD, PET, HOUSE SITTING
Andrea Carlson
darncarlson@gmail.com
dangit51@gmail.com
360-305-6703
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360-305-6703 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
TEEN CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)-319-5323 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
[For teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask that people contact their
parents for screening.]
DOG WALKING & SITTING
920-2145 or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
TEEN BABYSITTING
c/o Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
LOCAL FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan Johnson
Eldridge Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin Leipa
E Maplewood
FOOD DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda Werchen
Cherry Street
amanda@abhost.us
BEGINNING VIOLIN LESSONS
Michael McClenahan at
733-5236, mmcclena08@gmail.com
EVENTS
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts all
summer. Many thanks to The Eldridge Society for presenting these
concerts!
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate
Vocals
LYDIA PLACE
The annual Lydia Place “Mother of all Garage Sales” at the Sportsplex will take
place on August 13 and 14. We will start taking donations at the
Sportsplex on Saturday, August 7, Sunday, August 8, Monday, August 9, and
Tuesday, August 10. We can take furniture, household goods, clothing (if
on hangars, it would be greatly appreciated), books, tapes, movies, sports
equipment, and many more items. We cannot take computers, monitors,
keyboards, tires, or mattresses, but almost anything else would be
appreciated. Besides donations, we would also gladly accept any volunteer
time you may wish to donate; a couple of hours to one or more days (beginning
on Saturday, August 9 all the way
through clean up day on August 15) would be really useful. It takes a lot
of people to make this work. This garage sale is one of our major
fundraisers for the operation of Lydia Place .
DOLLS!
If anyone you know is a doll collector or wants to get a doll or two for their
children or grandchildren; a collector donated her entire collection of
dolls to us. We have several hundred of the most beautiful porcelain and
other dolls for sale. We are selling these beautiful creatures (you
should see their clothes, unbelievable) for $5.
Lydia Place provides transitional housing for homeless women with children and
a life skills and children’s therapeutic program that has shown major success
in helping these families obtain permanent housing and work. It is a great
program and we would appreciate your support.
If you have any questions, please email Jacie at jacdel41@comcast.net.
FL!P'S 60TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
7 PM Thursday August 26 at the Roeder Home $8 - $12 requested donation (note
earlier time)
Hey neighbors - I'll be turning 60 on August 27th, and am throwing my
annual birthday concert at the Roeder Home the night before. We'll serve
Mallard ice cream and great music, and every one of you is invited!
Co-sponsored by the Friends Of The Roeder Home and the Whatcom Family &
Community Network.
WILD WHATCOM
Lots going on. Check it out!
http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/
CNA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the association is easy, and it gives you the right to vote at the
annual meeting in January. Dues are $10 annually and support this newsletter
and other activities. Send your name, address, phone, and email address with a
check for dues to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA WEBSITE
You can check old Updates on the CNA Website. Updates are posted by Gina Gobo,
who designed the site (thank you Gina!). CNA board member contacts are there.
The paper newsletter is also posted there in full splendor. And now, a list of
businesses that will give discounts to
members of the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also listed! Contact
jdheritage@comcast.net to add yours. To join the association costs only $10 per
year, and discount listings are free to members.
www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's also a CNA interactive Facebook list now, though you have to be
registered with Facebook to use it.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
(click here to go back to top)
BURLEY
BIKE TRAILER FOUND
We noticed a Burley bike trailer abandoned in an alley near our house. If
you think it might be yours, please call Lauren or Bob at 676-0333.
FOUND CAR KEYS
Found some car keys in front of my house on Park St. Call 393-3730 to
identify and claim.
CONCERT SAT, 8/7
The final house concert of the summer season for Victor Street House Concert
Series will feature MOCKINGBIRD. This a'ccapella trio hardly
needs introduction: Mockingbird is comprised of three good friends from
Whatcom County—Robin Wallbridge, Sherrie Lutsch and Lesley
Rigg—who have brought together their musical interests and diversity to form a
blend of three-part a cappella harmonies straight from their
hearts. They have been entertaining crowds in Bellingham for fifteen
years. Read more: http://www.myspace.com/mockingbird3
Saturday
evening 2405 Victor St. at 7:30 pm. $10 suggested donation
(kids free). If the weather is accomodating it will be outside so bring a
light
jacket and a folding chair if you have them. Questions to 592-5269
or 734-5872. Or e-mail to mockingbird3@earthlink.net
OPEN HOUSE AND LOOKING FOR RENTAL
Rebecca Cowen Farnand and her three boys are looking for a rental in the
Columbia neighborhood. A 3 Bedroom, cat friendly house, would be
preferable with a price range around $1,000.00. Any leads on a house for
them would be greatly appreciated! This is a wonderful family that would
love to be close to old friends, a good school and a great neighborhood, which
they feel they could find in the Columbian area! Please call Rebecca at
715-1398 or 441-5257 if you have or know of a rental for her and her family.
Rebecca and boys are also trying to sell their beautiful Victorian style home
with artistic touches on the southside. Open house Sunday August 8th for this 3
bedroom and 1 1/2 baths with a big kitchen and a landscaped yard with raised
beds and outbuildings make up this wonderful home. Come or send someone
by between 1-3 on Sunday for a closer look and more details! It's also online
at http://www.coldwellbanker.com/.
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CONTENTS
Follow Up on Alert from Last Week
Worker Recommendation
CNA Share to Care
Services Offered
Events
CNA
UPDATE ON ALERT FROM LAST WEEK
A neighbor on Victor reported that a female international exchange student who
lived in their house last summer was walking on North Street
near Columbia Elementary. As she walked past the parked black car, the
window was down and the man was naked from the waist down.
The incident was reported to the police. So, this incident may be connected to
the recent ones indicating a longer term issue. Please report
suspicious activities such as these to police immediately and reference Case
10B21804 (first two in June) and 10B28391 (7/29).
WORKER RECOMMENDATION
Reuben and Elia Perez for inside home/business cleaning or yard maintenance. He
has been laid off from his job at a Nursery and needs more
work. They are a nice family couple and excellent workers.
360-354-8476
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360-354-8476 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Mary Kimmich, Henry St
COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE TO CARE
Help take care of the planet by lending and borrowing items from one another on
our road to sustainability. If you have an item that a Columbia neighbor
can borrow, please send your name, item(s) and phone number to Jill,
jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
SERVICES OFFERED
NURSE TEAM
Experienced team of two local nurses in home health. Providers of newborn,
post-partum, pediatric, adult & geriatric care available for
temporary, full-time, respite and hospice care. We can provide up to 24 hour
coverage.
Please email us at maryvarco@comcast.net
YARD & GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Landscape Maintenance and Installation: Booking now for late Summer/Fall
weeding, pruning, hauling, and new garden installations. Food
garden consultation and installation also available.
Maryliz von Krusenstiern
Henry St.
mary.neighborhoodharvestfarm@gmail.com
360 393 1413
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360 393 1413 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
WEEDING
Summer Rains with Weeds, Weeds and More Weeds! Contact Analeise Volpe for
weeding, mowing, pruning and general landscape
maintenance. Reasonable rates, flexible schedule, local neighborhood
woman. (360)714-8596 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)714-8596 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
or marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LAWN MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest Blair
West Street
671-2518
HOUSE CLEANING
Veronica Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com or call (360)306-8086 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)306-8086 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
BABY, CHILD, PET, HOUSE SITTING
Andrea Carlson
darncarlson@gmail.com
dangit51@gmail.com
360-305-6703
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 360-305-6703 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
TEEN CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323
begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (360)-319-5323 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
[For teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask that people contact their
parents for screening.]
DOG WALKING & SITTING
920-2145 or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
TEEN BABYSITTING
c/o Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
LOCAL FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan Johnson
Eldridge Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin Leipa
E Maplewood
FOOD DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda Werchen
Cherry Street
amanda@abhost.us
BEGINNING VIOLIN LESSONS
Michael McClenahan at
733-5236, mmcclena08@gmail.com
EVENTS
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts all
summer. Many thanks to The Eldridge Society for presenting these
concerts!
8/5 Septembers End -Country,Rock, Blues,
and Original tunes
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate
Vocals
TRACY SPRING
Amazing music!!! GO!!!
Saturday, August 7, 2010 7:30 p.m. at the Bellingham Unitarian
Fellowship. $10-$25 at the door. She's got a brand-new CD. I
just love her
music! She'll be joined by Janis Carper, Ginny Snowe on bass and
vocals, Phil Heaven on viola, Erin Corday, Joel Litwin, and Joey Carper on
drums and percussion plus other special guests.
www.TracySpring.com
LYDIA PLACE
The annual Lydia Place “Mother of all Garage Sales” at the Sportsplex will take
place on August 13 and 14. We will start taking donations at
the Sportsplex on Saturday, August 7, Sunday, August 8, Monday, August 9, and
Tuesday, August 10. We can take furniture, household
goods, clothing (if on hangars, it would be greatly appreciated), books, tapes,
movies, sports equipment, and many more items. We cannot
take computers, monitors, keyboards, tires, or mattresses, but almost anything
else would be appreciated. Besides donations, we would also
gladly accept any volunteer time you may wish to donate; a couple of hours to
one or more days (beginning on Saturday, August 9 all the way
through clean up day on August 15) would be really useful. It takes a lot
of people to make this work. This garage sale is one of our major
fundraisers for the operation of Lydia Place .
Lydia Place provides transitional housing for homeless women with children and
a life skills and children’s therapeutic program that has shown
major success in helping these families obtain permanent housing and work. It
is a great program and we would appreciate your support.
If you have any questions, please email Jacie at jacdel41@comcast.net.
FL!P'S 60TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
7 PM Thursday August 26 at the Roeder Home $8 - $12 requested donation (note
earlier time)
Hey neighbors - I'll be turning 60 on August 27th, and am throwing my
annual birthday concert at the Roeder Home the night before. We'll
serve Mallard ice cream and great music, and every one of you is invited!
Co-sponsored by the Friends Of The Roeder Home and the Whatcom Family &
Community Network.
WILD WHATCOM
Lots going on. Check it out!
http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/
CNA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the association is easy, and it gives you the right to vote at the
annual meeting in January. Dues are $10 annually and support this
newsletter and other activities. Send your name, address, phone, and email
address with a check for dues
to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA WEBSITE
You can check old Updates on the CNA Website. Updates are posted by Gina Gobo,
who designed the site (thank you Gina!). CNA board
member contacts are there. The paper newsletter is also posted there in full
splendor. And now, a list of businesses that will give discounts to
members of the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also listed! Contact
jdheritage@comcast.net to add yours. To join the association
costs only $10 per year, and discount listings are free to members.
www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's also a CNA interactive Facebook list now, though you have to be
registered with Facebook to use it.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
(click here to go back to top)
Contents
Back-Up For Updates
Columbia Bus Service
Poppies
Elections
Elizabeth Park Concerts
Elizabeth Park Falling Branch
Worker Recommendation
Editor's Corner
PastaWorks Opens
BACK-UP FOR UPDATES
jkjacob123@yahoo.com
Janna Jacobson has kindly agreed to be my emergency fill-in while I'm
gone teaching at Guitar Camp for most of August. I manage to check
email a few times a week, but that's it. You'll need to email Janna
directly at jkjacob123@yahoo.com. Maybe go write that down on a
post-it note and stick it in your wallet? Bye bye till August 24th
(about). I am delighted to leave us in good hands! - Love/Fl!p
COLUMBIA BUS SERVICE
WTA has added another morning run on the affected route. The first
bus will now arrive downtown from the Eldridge corridor at
7:05a.m. [This change appears to be as a result of hearing from
folks who are affected. Thank you Dave for writing! I got this news from:]
Dave Mohler
Keesling St
It would be interesting to look at the bus service to WWU compared to
the Birchwood and Columbia neighborhoods and rest of the North End.
(More than half of the population of Bellingham is north of Whatcom
Creek) If you combine the number of students in the Tech College
and the Community College, the total is close to that in WWU, but now
apparently have a lot less bus service. I am also very concerned
about high school students and people being able to get to work.
Louise Bjornson 733-7756
[Former At Large City Councilwoman]
The sooner you write the better; they are meeting to finalize the
schedules for printing.
Comment to: Rick Nicholson, Director of Service Development @
738-4585, or e-mail him @ rickn@ridewta.com
POPPIES
It sounds like the thieves are targeting Tasmanian poppies (the large
red ones that people have described). If people are informed and
replace their Tasmanian poppies with a non alkaloid producing
variety, the thieves might be deterred next summer.
Sean Echelbarger
Walnut Street
[Let's see what kind of donated seeds we can find! Good idea. Thanks!]
ELECTIONS
Ballots are due out this week for the Primary. Please educate
yourselves and VOTE! Your vote counts more in this Primary election
than at any other time because so few people vote. There are
candidate forums as well as articles in the Herald & Weekly. And
please remember, everyone who lives in Columbia also lives in Whatcom
County. The County Council has a big impact on our lives. Figure
out who you support for County Council and vote for them!
Voter's Guide
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/whatcom
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts
all summer. Many thanks to The Eldridge Society for presenting these concerts!
7/29 Barnum Jack - High-Energy, Old-Time
8/5 Septembers End -Country,Rock, Blues, and Original tunes
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
ELIZABETH PARK FALLING BRANCH
I was at the concert at Elizabeth Park on 6-24-10 when the branch
came down, and Contacted the Parks Dept. regarding it. I thought I
would share their reply with others who might have been concerned
about the danger. Thank you. Chris P.
From: SNordeen@cob.org
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:29:05 -0700
Hello Chris: Thank you for your email. We were not aware of any
potential danger with the branch that fell @ Elizabeth Park on
06-24-10. We do inspect park and street trees on a regular basis. We
respond to citizen (tree) concerns quickly. We also are proactive on
removing potential risks to people or property. Weather and other
conditions beyond our control sometimes do occur. We do our best to
reduce any potential harm. I hope that you continue to enjoy
Bellingham Parks knowing that we make every effort for citizens to
have a safe and enjoyable experience.
WORKER RECOMMENDATION
Reuben and Elia Perez for inside home/business cleaning or yard
maintenance. He has been laid off from his job at a Nursery and needs
more work. They are a nice family couple and excellent workers.
360-354-8476
Mary Kimmich, Henry St
EDITOR'S CORNER
BELLINGHAM PASTA WORKS OPENS
Former CNA President Katie Hinton has just opened her new pasta bar &
take-out shop right beside the Mount Baker Theatre. Say hi!
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Contents
Issues
Back-Up For Flip
Mystery Riders
Bus Service Cuts To Columbia
Mystery Riders
Shots Fired
Poppies
Movie
Seeds
Door To Door
New Fireworks Idea
Little Squalicum Closure
Events
Little Squalicum Hearing Tonight
Elections
Road Restrictions
Elizabeth Park Concerts
Children's Craft Fair
National Night Out
Wild Whatcom
Lost
Child Flip-Flops
Wanted
Window Washers
Child's Wetsuit
Balloons & Magic
Pink Carnation Poppies
Volunteers
Services Offered
Nurse Team
Yard & Garden: Landscaping
Weeding
Lawn Mowing / Yard Care
House Cleaning
Baby, Child, Pet, House Sitting
Teen Child Care & Dog Walking
Dog Walking & Sitting
Teen Babysitting
Local Fresh Flowers By Bike
Fresh Cottage Garden Bouquets
Food Delivery By Bike
Beginning Violin Lessons
Columbia Neighborhood Association
Share To Care: New Additions
CNA Membership
CNA Website
CNA Facebook
Editor's Corner
Flamenco
Fl!p's 60th Birthday Concert
ISSUES
BACK-UP FOR FL!P'S UPDATES
jkjacob123@yahoo.com
Janna Jacobson has kindly agreed to be my emergency fill-in while I'm
gone teaching at Guitar Camp for most of August. I manage to check
email a few times a week, but that's it. You'll need to email Janna
directly at jkjacob123@yahoo.com. Maybe go write that down on a
post-it note and stick it in your wallet? My house-sitters may or
may not be answering our phone, so Janna's email is really what
you've got. Greg & Alan have their own cell phones. Please, if you
see them out in the yard, say hi and make them welcome. Have a good
August, and I'll think of you taking care of each other while I'm gone!
BUS SERVICE CUTS TO COLUMBIA
The recent WTA bus changes have left the Birchwood and Columbia
neighborhood hanging. The 9 & 10 have been completely cut, and the 3
& 4 rerouted. Now the 4 is the only route to take from Birchwood &
Eldridge to the downtown station. That service has been reduced to
once and hour, with the first run of the morning showing a stop at
the Tech College @ 55 after the hour and arrival downtown @ 8:05.
This eliminates the earliest run, which got commuters to the downtown
station @ 7:05. Many people (myself included) would no longer be able
to ride the bus to work because this early run has been dropped.
(High schoolers that opted to ride WTA will have to find alternate
transportation--they start @ 7:30.)
Can you please send this out and ask concerned neighborhood residents
to comment to: Rick Nicholson, Director of Service Development @
738-4585, or e-mail him @ rickn@ridewta.com
The sooner the better; they are meeting to finalize the schedules for printing.
Thanks
Lee Gulyas
Keesling
MYSTERY RIDERS
Sunday morning 4 AM-ish I was out on my front porch with a coughing
child. Two people on bicycles rode past and around the corner onto E
Victor. A short while later they came back, so I called 911 to
report. While I was on the phone I walked to the end of my driveway
to see where they were and they rode by again. One looked like a girl
the other a boy late teens early 20's both had backpacks on. The
police drove by a short time later but I'm sure they were long gone.
Lyn Spangler
Vallette Street
[Is there anyone who is regularly awake in the wee hours? Please
keep your eyes peeled for these two, and call 911 immediately. See
if you can get any more of a description. Thanks Lynn! - F]
SHOTS FIRED
It's always helpful to call 911 immediately if you hear shots because
sometimes that lets the police triangulate to figure out where the
shots came from. Also, if they get multiple calls, they are more
likely to prioritize the shots.
Officer Locke informs me that there were reports of shots fired in
the 1400 block of E. Victor as well as NW and Victor at 2:08 AM
Saturday 7/25. One neighbor in the 2500 block of Williams reports
hearing three shots fired at 2:07. If anyone else heard or saw
anything, it would be good to let Officer Locke know, and refer to
case number 10B27922. Please tell me too. There was also a report
of someone seeing fireworks around that time, so the police assumed
that was the noise. I'm hearing from different neighbors that they
were definitely gunshots not fireworks. All three noises sounded
exactly the same. If you saw the reported fireworks please let us
know about that as well.
Another neighbor
We were awakened at 2 am Saturday by gunshots. There were 3 or 4
total, then we heard nothing. No sirens, voices anything. And I
will say that yes, we are SURE they weren't fireworks.
Sharon, 2700 block of Walnut
POPPIES
The thieves are definitely stealing for commercial purposes. Please
keep your signs up through next weekend. They may have finished
their harvest for this year. If we don't catch them at it this time,
please be alert next year, and let me know the first time they come
around. Talk with your neighbors. The thievves have been showing up
for at least 3 years to harvest the neighborhood. It sounds like
this year they first showed up about a month ago to take seed heads,
and came back last week to take whole plants. I didn't hear about it
in time to pass a warning. Please talk with your neighbors, and let
both 911 and me know immediately if you see them, or can tell they've
been around, this year or in the future. And of course we'd love a
license plate if you can get it safely.
Movie:
There's even a book and movie about poppy stealing/opium addiction
set in Bellingham/Skagit County. Check it out:
http://madprofessor.net/2006/08/poppies-odyssey-of-an-opium-ea.html
Kolby LaBree
Jaeger
Seeds:
And, as they did the last two years, a kind friend of the
neighborhood (who lives outside it) has offered a huge sack of poppy
seeds to share with any neighbors who either would like to replace
what's been stolen, or would just like to have lovely poppies. A
couple other neighbors have stepped up as well. We'll have reds,
pinks, dark pinks and purples too. Someone else has offered yellow
ones that last all summer. I'd love some of those
dark-orange-to-red-to-yellow California Poppy seeds if anyone has
some. I'd recommend planting the big ones where they don't show from
the street! I'll have seeds to share when I get home from Guitar
camp towards the end of August, and will post them then.
DOOR TO DOOR
The guy described appears to also be one of the student magazine
hawkers. The "running for president" line was his ice breaker before
pitching magazine subscriptions to me.
Greg Hope
Jaeger
NEW FIREWORKS IDEA
One of the issues with a fireworks ban is the loss of revenue to the
local tribes. So if we can figure out a win-win we might get more
support. Here's my idea: Work with the tribe (start with Lummi) to
find a suitable demolition site for people to pay an entry fee to to
go blow up their illegal fireworks! They could sell refreshments
there, more fireworks, and people can just blow stuff up. In return,
we ask the Lummi to limit their selling window more and have the
demolition site available from Day 1 of fireworks sales. We could
then communicate our success to BPD - ask for them to "measure it" if
possible the next year compared to this year. If it's effective, we
could further limit fireworks in the city.
Janna Jacobson
LITTLE SQUALICUM CLOSURE
The clean-up of contaminated materials in Little Squalicum Creek Park
will begin soon. This link to a Bellingham Herald article gives
details on the clean up procedure and also information about an EPA
open house to answer
questions:
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/07/23/1537797/epa-plans-to-start-cleanup-of.html
EVENTS
LITTLE SQUALICUM HEARING TONIGHT
County Council public hearing tonight Tuesday July 27 about
restricting public access to Little Squalicum beach from Locust
Avenue. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM, but Locust Ave is the last
item on the public hearing agenda. You are welcome to write the
county council at council@co.whatcom.wa.us. If you missed the
letter I forwarded to you this weekend, you can ask me to send it to you again.
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts
all summer. Many thanks to The Eldridge Society for presenting these concerts!
7/29 Barnum Jack - High-Energy, Old-Time
8/5 Septembers End -Country,Rock, Blues, and Original tunes
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
ELECTIONS
Ballots are due out this week for the Primary. Please educate
yourselves and VOTE! Your vote counts more in this Primary election
than at any other time because so few people vote. There are
candidate forums as well as articles in the Herald & Weekly. And
please remember, everyone who lives in Columbia also lives in Whatcom
County. The County Council has a big impact on our lives. Figure
out who you support for County Council and vote for them!
Voter's Guide
http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/whatcom
[I had trouble finding the Libertarians. My apologies to anyone else
I missed!]
www.whatcomgop.com
www.whatcomdemocrats.com
ROAD RESTRICTIONS
Monroe is still being sealed, through Friday.
NW Ave around the freeway is a mess.
CHILDREN'S CRAFT FAIR
July 30 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bellingham Public Library Lawn
Help your kids to sign up with the library by tomorrow at 778-7200, and GO!
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME
Tuesday August 3rd, 2010
There is still time to organize a "Night Out" steet party where you
live. Just contact your nearby neighbors and invite them to a
potluck--in a yard, driveway, or in part of the street. Your group
can consist of two or three families, or it can be larger. Contact
Officer Kat Dearborn to register yours.
KDearborn@cob.org
WILD WHATCOM
Lots going on. Check it out!
http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/
LOST
LOST FLIP FLOPS
Lost 3 year old's bright pink flower flip flops at the school
playground on 7/23. I can be reached at 360-220-7226
Thanks!
Patti on Henry St
WANTED
WINDOW WASHERS
I am looking for someone that can do a good job of washing the
outside of my windows. Please reply to evelynthill@comcast.net. Thank you.
CHILD'S WETSUIT
Does anyone have a wetsuit for a small 4 year old they want to sell
or could let us borrow for a trip to the ocean?
Thanks, David Engebretson Jr. Walnut St.
d.engebretson@comcast.net
BALLOONS & MAGIC
Someone that does balloon animals/magic tricks for a picnic for a
function August 24th at 530-730approx. Please contact Katrina Schmitt 920-6381
PINK CARNATION POPPIES
I have been looking for pink carnation poppies forever!! If anyone
out there still has some seeds and would sell them to me I would so
appreciate it!
Janna: jkjacob123@yahoo.com
VOLUNTEERS
Kids Council NW / The TreeHouse seeks Board Members and other volunteers
Looking for a way to give to your community while supporting children
who are experiencing loss? The TreeHouse, a program of Kids Council
Northwest, provides peer support groups for grieving children and
their families. Website: www.kcnw.org. Our Board of Directors is
currently seeking new Board Members. We are also looking for
dedicated, caring individuals to fill the positions of Volunteer
Coordinator, Program Coordinator, and Grant Coordinator. Contact:
Ray Soriano, 360-223-4092 or rhythmchild@hotmail.com.
SERVICES OFFERED
NURSE TEAM
Experienced team of two local nurses in home health. Providers of
newborn, post-partum, pediatric, adult & geriatric care available for
temporary, full-time, respite and hospice care. We can provide up to
24 hour coverage. [I've known Mary for many years and would trust her
with my family - Fl!p]
Please email us at maryvarco@comcast.net
YARD & GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Landscape Maintenance and Installation: Booking now for late
Summer/Fall weeding, pruning, hauling, and new garden
installations. Food garden consultation and installation also available.
Maryliz von Krusenstiern
Henry St.
mary.neighborhoodharvestfarm@gmail.com
360 393 1413
WEEDING
Summer Rains with Weeds, Weeds and More Weeds! Contact Analeise
Volpe for weeding, mowing, pruning and general landscape
maintenance. Reasonable rates, flexible schedule, local neighborhood
woman. (360)714-8596 or marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LAWN MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest Blair
West Street
671-2518
HOUSE CLEANING
Veronica Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com or call (360)306-8086.
BABY, CHILD, PET, HOUSE SITTING
Andrea Carlson
darncarlson@gmail.com
dangit51@gmail.com
360-305-6703
TEEN CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323.
[For teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask that people contact
their parents for screening.]
DOG WALKING & SITTING
920-2145 or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
TEEN BABYSITTING
c/o Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
LOCAL FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan Johnson
Eldridge Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin Leipa
E Maplewood
FOOD DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda Werchen
Cherry Street
amanda@abhost.us
BEGINNING VIOLIN LESSONS
Michael McClenahan at
733-5236, mmcclena08@gmail.com
COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE TO CARE
NEW ADDITIONS:
Crutches (adjustable - small) Gretchen 647-2154
Crutches (adjustable - large) Gretchen 647-2154
Wattage converter/outlet adapter for int'l travel Lane 319-0375
Shovel Derik 441-9642
Reel Mower Kate 392-8606
Post Hole Auger Jim 676-8014
Card table (folding) Meredith 738-4071
Chairs (folding) Meredith 738-4071
Tiki torches
(2) Meredith 738-4071
Help take care of the planet by lending and borrowing items from one
another on our road to sustainability. If you have an item that a
Columbia neighbor can borrow, please send your name, item(s) and
phone number to Jill, jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
CNA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the association is easy, and it gives you the right to vote
at the annual meeting in January. Dues are $10 annually and support
this newsletter and other activities. Send your name, address, phone,
and email address with a check for dues
to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA WEBSITE
You can check old Updates on the CNA Website. Updates are posted by
Gina Gobo, who designed the site (thank you Gina!). CNA board member
contacts are there. The paper newsletter is also posted there in full
splendor. And now, a list of businesses that will give discounts to
members of the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also listed!
Contact jdheritage@comcast.net to add yours. To join the association
costs only $10 per year, and discount listings are free to members.
www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's also a CNA interactive Facebook list now, though you have to
be registered with Facebook to use it.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
EDITOR'S CORNER
FLAMENCO
I wanted to report (as Columbia's resident flamenco guitarist) that
my eyebrows went up at the announcement of a recital by an Ian
Scionti, and I checked out the YouTube to confirm my hunch that he
was probably just some kid doing vague impressions of
flamenco. Happy to say I was totally wrong. He's the real deal, and
plays very very well, young as he appears to be. It's modern
post-Paco flamenco, but good stuff, and he knows what he's doing. I
look forward to the recital.
Bob Clifton
[Thank you, Bob!]
TRACY SPRING
Amazing music!!! GO!!!
Saturday, August 7, 2010 7:30 p.m. at the Bellingham Unitarian
Fellowship. $10-$25 at the door. She's got a brand-new CD. I just
love her music! She'll be joined by Janis Carper, Ginny Snowe on
bass and vocals, Phil Heaven on viola, Erin Corday, Joel Litwin, and
Joey Carper on drums and percussion plus other special guests.
www.TracySpring.com
FL!P'S 60TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
7 PM Thursday August 26 at the Roeder Home $8 - $12 requested
donation (note earlier time)
Hey neighbors - I'll be turning 60 on August 27th, and am throwing
my annual birthday concert at the Roeder Home the night
before. We'll serve Mallard ice cream and great music, and every one
of you is invited!
Co-sponsored by the Friends Of The Roeder Home and the Whatcom Family
& Community Network.
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Poppy Action Request: Print This Sign!
Youth Theatre Correction
More Poppies
West Monroe
West North
Walnut
Thank You To Some Hard Workers!
Crime
Poppy Thieves
2 Descriptions
NW & Alderwood
Victor
Keesling
Graffiti On Lynn St
Events
Today : Neighborhood Youth Theatre
CNA Potluck
National Night Out
Lettered Streets Garden Tour
Wild Whatcom Walks In August
Wanted
Worms?
Rototiller?
Housing
Housemate Wanted
Rental Wanted
Editor's Corner
Monday Deadline
Mount Baker Theatre Discounts
Ruthie Foster & Eric Bibb
Johnny Klegg
Mount Baker Repertory Theatre
Sylvia, Glass Menagerie, Lost In Yonkers
Dave Bing
Felix Solomon
Erin Corday
Ian Sconti
Fl!p's 60th Birthday Concert
POPPY ALERT: PRINT THIS SIGN!
Hey folks - We have been offered real help with the poppy
thieves! Please, everybody print this up as a sign and post it by
your poppies or at your front & back gates. We want them all over
the hood as soon as possible. Hopefully today. Feel free to call me
if you have questions or need help making a sign. Just print the part below.
-----
TO THE POPPY THIEVES:
WE HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS THOUSANDS OF POPPY PLANTS AND HE SAYS HE
WOULD BE HAPPY TO GIVE THEM TO YOU SO YOU'LL LEAVE OURS ALONE! HIS
PHONE NUMBER IS 360-441-3810/
----
Just print the part above. Please make this into a sign and get it
posted today where the thieves will see it. Thank you for your help
with this. Please, please do this, for the benefit of all your neighbors.
YOUTH THEATRE CORRECTION
Today at 7:00, tomorrow at 2 and 5 we will be presenting "The Audition" by
Don Zolidis at the Bellingham Theatre Guild.
The culmination of our 2-week camp for advanced actors.
Please go to www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net for more information!
Lizanne Schader, The Neighborhood Playhouse
[I'm SO sorry I messed this up!!! -F]
MORE POPPIES
This morning I was heading to Haggen's for milk when I noticed the
poppy thieves had hit my yard. About a month ago they cut seed pods
off a number of plants along the street. This time they came into the
yard, pulled most of the poppy plants and carted most of them away. I
think it happened around 10 last night. I returned home and noticed
an older small dark brown or black pickup parked next to the yard and
thought someone was visiting the boys or a neighbor across the
street. I was tired, had numerous things on my mind, and was
immediately distracted when I came into the house. I didn't go back
out to check but I think I scared them off as they left several
uprooted plants behind. I kind of kick myself because earlier in the
day I had read your posting about the poppy thieves and the small
pickup. I'm sorry I didn't get their license number, it would have
been so easy.
Thanks to birds, the poppies were free and we all had a couple months
of enjoying a very colorful proliferation of blossoms. It's sad and I
might think the thieves had a greater need for them than I if it
weren't for the probability that they think they might derive a high
from the wrong type of poppy seed pods. [I suspect this is actually
a business proposition for them, based on the numbers stolen. -F]
I think I've been hit every year I've had poppies. They are still
nice to look at for as long as they are there.
Gary Gideon
West Monroe
Poppies are gone here as well, on West North St. I am seriously
thinking about planting stinging nettles near the edge of the flower bed.
Matt Scott
W North Street
My poppies were stolen last week! I counted 52 that were cut off. Like
the others, they were the big red ones! I'm so mad, that I dug ALL the rest
up! Now I don't have any. I live on Walnut Street.
Jani Adderly
Walnut Street
WEST STREET & LITTLE SQUALICUM THANK YOUS
We owe Gene Knutson and Jack Weiss a big, big thank-you for the signs
on Squalicum to prevent trucks from turning up the hill on West. We
also need to thank Gina Austin of the City for her hard work on
Squalicum Creek...she did everything she could to get us a permanent cleanup.
POPPY THIEVES
DESCRIPTION
White pick up; 1 ton size; I think it was a
Ford. 2 white males ages between 30 and maybe
48? License number 980574. (sloppy
handwriting,was that last digit a Y 0r U
??? ) I was trying to walk the dog, write and
act like I was not noticing the license
plate. They were parked outside my neighbor's
house and the dogs along the street were pretty
annoyed. I investigated, with my dog on a leash,
and they hopped into the truck and sped away in
reverse. The neighbors said nothing was missing except the poppies.
Dex [Thank you!!! This is going out NOW! -F]
DESCRIPTION
I called the police today to report this. It has
happened in previous years as well but not like
this. This time they permeated a fence to get the
plants. When I first moved in in 2002 a guy
pulled up in a light blue beater truck - he had
scruffy short greying brown hair and really bad
teeth. He asked if he could take "some poppy
heads" for "tea." I said sure. He cleared the
garden while I was busy in the front yard! So I
have always felt he came away feeling like he
could continue taking them after that and held
myself responsible for it. This year though,
after the first theft about a month ago we put up
a fence to make it clear they were not up for
grabs. That's what really bugs me about this
particular theft. I am thinking of investing in
an outdoor camera - if I get one I would be happy
to loan it out to others if they are having
trouble but if a few households could do this it
would be a huge deterrent and we could possibly catch some thieves.
Janna Jacobson
Utter Street
NW & ALDERWOOD
They got me too. They have stolen hundreds of
poppy heads and trampled my veggie garden in the
process. They have been back at least 5
times! I would sleep in the garden to catch them
but there are none left. Corner of NW and Alderwood. I am furious!
Forest Chiavario
VICTOR STREET
FYI The heads of my poppy plants (red) were cut
off. I didn't see it happening. I live in the 2500 block of Victor Street.
Jacie DeLaruelle
KEESLING
If they take our poppies I hope they take some slugs too.
Jim Hansen
Keesling St
GRAFFITI
I was mowing last night and noticed on the back
of our Neighborhood Watch sign there was a
sticker that had a "graffiti signature" on it. I
tore it off and will be looking for anymore. I
didn't like the idea of my neighborhood being "marked" by someone!
Lynn Street near Illinois
EVENTS
TODAY: NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH THEATRE
The Neighborhood Playhouse Camp Comedy will be at
the Theatre Guild this today & Saturday. It's
the culmination of our last camp weeklong camp
for 6th - 9th graders and some of them are so
good! Bellingham Theatre Guild Friday at 2:00
p.m. Suggested donation $5 to help fund our
scholarship program. For more info, go to www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net
Lizanne Schader
Victor Street
CNA NEIGHBORHOOD POTLUCK
Monday July 26, 6 PM at Elizabeth Park, dancing to The Walrus to follow.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME
Tuesday August 3rd, 2010
There is still time to organize a "Night Out"
steet party where you live. Just contact your
nearby neighbors and invite them to a potluck--in
a yard, driveway, or in part of the street. Your
group can consist of two or three families, or it
can be larger. Contact Officer Kat Dearborn to register yours.
KDearborn@cob.org
LETTERED STREETS GARDEN TOUR
Our neighbors in the Lettered Streets are
conducting a Garden Tour starting at 2215 Young
St on Sunday, July 25th, 1pm to 5pm. We know you
love gardens. We have made a pretty Garden
Calendar, too. Come on over and enjoy.
WILD WHATCOM WALKS: AUGUST
Here’s what Wild Whatcom Walks is exploring in August, the Moon of Bats!
All Wild Whatcom Walks programs are by donation,
but advance registration is required so we can
plan our adventure! For registration, membership
and donation information, please see our website
at:
http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/program-registration/
or email wildwhatcomwalks@gmail.com. Thank you
for supporting a local organization devoted to
exploring nature in our neighborhood!
See you in the woods or on the shore!
~Holly Roger
Nature Babies (http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/nature-babies/)
Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11am
Whatcom Falls Park
Starting August 3rd, every Tuesday morning in
August finds us exploring the amazing natural
diversity of Whatcom Falls Park! Meet right
across from Bloedel Donovan Park, near the
intersection of Electric and Alabama street.
New Moon Morning (http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/new-moon-mornings/)
August 8, Sunday, 10am – 12pm
Pond-dipping at Tennant Lake
You do not know a body of water until you have
dipped a fine net into it and peered at the life
teeming on and below the surface. Try your hand
at netting the speedy whirly-gig beetles, elusive
frogs, and underwater carnivorous plants!
Ladies Night Out (http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/ladies-night-out/)
Friday, August 20, 7 – 9 pm
Shadows and Perception
Everything has its opposite, or shadow side.
During this Moon of Bats we will learn about
these birds of the night and discuss how the dark compliments the light.
Walk When the Moon is
Full (http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/full-moon-walks/)
Sunday, August 22, 7 – 9pm
Moon of Bats at Hovander Park
Nothing can compare to the sound of hundreds of
bats simultaneously taking to the wing. Learn all
about these much maligned (but not blind)
creatures and help us count the bats emerging
from the Hovander House colony at sunset.
No virus found in this incoming message.
WANTED
WORMS?
Hi Neighbors, Is anyone into vermiculture? I've
been away for awhile and I need to get my worm
bin up and running again. My little worms
crawled away and left me while I was gone. Does
anyone have one running and would you be willing
to share a seed batch? :-) Susanne (davesusannehancock@msn.com)
Suzanne Hancock
Cherry Street
ROTOTILLER
I was hoping that someone in the neighborhood has
a rototiller I could borrow. if so please
contact Brookelove@gmail.com. Thanks!
Brooke Love
Henry Street
HOUSING
HOUSEMATE WANTED
1 Room for Rent on 1/2 acre - in 1930 Columbia
neighborhood Home - Please see Craigslist ad
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/roo/1853451238.html
Jamie Jedinak
E Maplewood
RENTAL WANTED
I am house sitting for Jim & Susan now right next
to my old house on Elizabeth and want to come back to the 'hood.
Harlow Boyle
(360) 927-5599
EDITOR'S CORNER
MONDAY DEADLINE
Remember, we're headed for guitar camp and will
have house sitters but no list till late August. Get your August info in now!
MOUNT BAKER THEATRE DISCOUNTS
Thanks to the folks at the Mt Baker
Theatre! Everybody is "special" and you can pass
this on. The earlier you get tickets, the better
your seats will be. I thought both of these
looked great and said I'd be happy to invite you
all. Talk to the Mt B, not to me, to get your
tickets. Instructions are with the concert descriptions:
RUTHIE FOSTER & ERIC BIBB DISCOUNT
Sat, October 30 | 8:00pm | Mount Baker Theatre |
On sale Monday, July 12 at 10am
Save 20% on Ruthie Foster & Eric Bibb tickets!
This discount is exclusively for Flip Breskin's
email list, friends and their guests. Get
discounted tickets on-line by clicking here
http://bit.ly/ruthietix and typing in the code "FLIPBRESKIN”.
With a sound that ignores demographic lines and a
charisma that can ignite any audience, Ruthie
Foster is an artist with an all-encompassing
appeal. Already enjoying success in Europe,
Grammy nominee Eric Bibb is becoming a familiar
face – and voice – in the U.S. Bibb has been
appropriately described as “discreetly awesome”
and a “total original.” Click link for full info
http://bit.ly/ruthie-eric-info.
JOHNNY CLEGG DISCOUNT
Wed, April 27, 2011 | 7:30pm | Mount Baker
Theatre | On sale Monday, July 12 at 10am
Save 20% on Johnny Clegg tickets! This discount
is exclusively for Flip Breskin's email list,
friends and their guests. Get discounted tickets
on-line by clicking here http://bit.ly/cleggtix
and typing in the code "FLIPBRESKIN”.
One of South Africa’s most celebrated sons,
Johnny Clegg is a singer, songwriter, dancer and
musical activist whose infectious crossover
music, a vibrant blend of Western pop and African
rhythms, has exploded onto the international
scene and broken through apartheid and other
barriers in his own country. Click link for full info http://bit.ly/clegg-info.
MOUNT BAKER SUMMER REPERTORY
Three looks at family dysfunction. All showing
(now through Aug. 1) at the Mount Baker Theatre.
When I was there, there were empty seats, which
is ridiculous. You could be in one of
them! Tickets are $20 (or $16 if you buy all
three shows), $10 for students (plus fees).
First, SYLVIA, I LOVED it!!! It was hilarious
and you should go if you can. Middle aged guy in
crisis brings home a stray dog. His wife is not
pleased. The dog is played by an attractive
young woman, not in a dog costume. She's all
over the guy, and the wife is REALLY not
pleased. Just GO! Take all the dog lovers in
your life. 8pm July 23 and July 29; 3pm Aug. 1.
Second, the GLASS MENAGERIE, sensitively
presented, thoughtfully staged, and it's a
classic play for good reason. There were some
deeply moving passages. 8pm July 24, July 27, and July 30.
The third, LOST IN YONKERS follows hurts passed
down through generations. The pain caused by
initial hurts in a person's life can cause far
more pain through being passed on to those we
care most about. And there is sometimes amazing
resilience within families. 3pm July 25; 8pm July 28 and July 31
DAVE BING
Highly respected old time musician from rural
West Virginia will be in Bellingham on Saturday,
July 24. There will be a fiddle workshop from
2:00 to 3:30 and a concert at 7:00. Both events
will be held at the YWCA's elegant Ballroom. The
YWCA is at 1026 N. Forest Street. The workshop
fee is $20 and the suggested concert admission is $10 - 12.
Dave Bing is the real thing, having been immersed
in authentic old time music from his youth. He
is popular on the festival circuit as a performer
and as an instructor. It is not often that an
artist of Dave's stature appears in Bellingham so
this is a rare opportunity for the community.
Thanks to Our Friends At Clean & Friendly FM Radio 98.7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t62C60s4SQ
FELIX SOLOMON
Come Celebrate with Felix Solomon. The shovelnose
canoe he has carved for the Stillaguamish Tribe
is finished. This is to invite you to an Open
House that Felix is holding at his home on Sunday July 25.
11 am to 4 pm
2795 Smokehouse Rd.
The canoe, along with other art carved by Felix,
will be on display. All who are interested in
Coast Salish/Felix Solomon artwork are welcome.
ERIN CORDAY
Saturday July 31, Fairhaven Library Auditorium - 8:00pm
I'm heartbroken that I'll be gone to guitar camp
and won't be able to be sitting there grinning
like a maniac from the front row. Skilful
songwriting & guitar. Spanish and English.
Extraordinary guitar rhythms: so compelling that we used to ge
http://erincorday.com/
IAN SCONTI
Wednesday August 11, 7:00 Roeder Home (note time)
Suggested donation $10.00/ sliding scale
Flamenco guitar concert from a young man who has
been studying in Spain. Looks interesting! He
has been living, studying, and performing, in
Sevilla, Spain, the heart of Flamenco music and
culture, since 2004. For this performance,
Scionti will be playing classic Flamenco pieces
as well as original compositions that respond to
the modern direction of this Spanish music.
Co-sponsored by the Friends Of The Roeder Home
and the Whatcom Family & Community Network.
Hosted by Carol Landt. landthubert @ gmail.com for info
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUfM1fWGD3E
FL!P'S 60TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
7 PM Thursday August 26 at the Roeder Home $8 -
$12 requested donation (note earlier time)
Hey neighbors - I'll be turning 60 on August
27th, and am throwing my annual birthday concert
at the Roeder Home the night before. We'll serve
Mallard ice cream and great music, and every one of you is invited!
Co-sponsored by the Friends Of The Roeder Home
and the Whatcom Family & Community Network.
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CONTENTS
Crime
Car Prowls on Keesling & Jefferson
Stealing From Kids
Stolen Bike?
Update Vacation In August
Events
Elizabeth Park Concerts
CNA Neighborhood Potluck & Dance
Music Circle
Tree Climbing Contest
Historic Home Tour
House Concert On Victor
Children's Craft Fair
Found
Car Keys
Dogs Are Home
Freebies
Climbing Structure
Housing
House Sitting Offered
House & Pet Sitter Needed
Editor's Corner
Hoosier Cabinets
There are a couple repeats of events in this
posting because they're happening in the next few
days but everything else is NEW information. I plan to post again on Monday.
CRIME
We're having a mini crime wave. Please keep your
eyes open and call 911 if you see something that seems suspicious.
CAR PROWLS ON KEESLING & JEFFERSON
7/20 Someone lost a laptop & iPod in the early
hours of the morning. A young man & woman (or
teens) were spotted around 6 AM apparently
sorting the loot. They were on bicycles & left
separately. I hear there have been multiple
prowls on Jefferson. Take your belongings out of
your car and keep it locked please. Successful
prowls encourage more of the same and affect your
neighbors as well as yourself. Please, please,
please call 911 if you see something weird. It's
interesting that this happened around 6 AM.
STEALING FROM KIDS
My daughters cut lavender and bundled it
beautifully. On Sunday, they put out an honor
system table on Monroe and Utter, with a tub that
was taped shut, just a slot for inserting cash,
Gorilla taped to the table. All was going well,
people bought them and the girls were
excited. Later in the day they went to check on
their progress and they found that someone had
ripped open the tub and stolen the cash. You can
only imagine how crushed they were and how
challenging it was to try to explain how such
things happen. I can hardly imagine that the
thief will return their money, but maybe we can
all keep our eyes out for such happenings.
Thanks!
Cat Enright-Down
Spruce Street
STOLEN BIKE?
I have a Kona Mountain Bike found under
suspicious circumstances. Has anyone had a mountain bike stolen recently?
Colleen Henehan
zartfarm@gmail.com
Keesling Street
UPDATE VACATION IN AUGUST
Zeke & I will be out of town most of August and
it's too much to ask our house sitters to handle
Updates. The cat & garden are plenty! I'll try
to set up someone to handle emergencies but other
than that, after next week, there won't be
Updates till late August. So if there's
something you've been wanting to post, please get
it to me before this coming Monday.
EVENTS
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6
PM free concerts all summer. Many thanks to The
Eldridge Society for presenting these concerts!
7/22 bandZandt - Classic rock laced with
shots of jazz and blues, just right
for dancing! (Tomorrow)
7/29 Barnum Jack - High-Energy, Old-Time
8/5 Septembers End -Country,Rock, Blues, and Original tunes
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
CNA NEIGHBORHOOD POTLUCK & DANCE
Monday July 26 Annual Picnic and Dance Party at
Elizabeth Park. 6-7 PM potluck with music from 7 - 9 PM.
Bring a potluck dish to share with your neighbors
along with serving utensils, your own beverages,
utensils, plates, etc. We'll have a special
table for "Grown In Columbia" dishes from your
gardens! Also, Appetizers, Main Dishes, Salads,
and Desserts. Think eco-friendly - like plates
from home rather than paper or plastic and cloth
napkins! Let's make this as close to a "Zero Waste" event as possible!
The music again this year is a local favorite,
"The Walrus"!! Invite all of your friends from
all over town to join our neighborhood for
dancing/music from 7 - 9 PM!! Let's get a good
turnout! Remember to bring chairs or blankets
for seating. To learn more about the music, check
out The Walrus website: www.TuskTusk.com . See you there!!
MUSIC CIRCLE
Tonight: Wed July 21, 7:30 PM Roeder Home, Free
We get together & sing and play. It's a great
place to meet fellow musicians. There has been
some particularly wonderful music lately. YOU
are welcome!!! The Roeder Home is at 2600 Sunset, at Broadway.
Call Fl!p for more info: 671-4511
REGIONAL TREE CLIMBING CONTEST
Saturday, July 24 9-3:30 Elizabeth Park, held in
Bellingham for the first time ever, selected
because of our tall and magnificent Elizabeth
Park trees. Professional arborists compete. The
most interesting time to attend will be 2-3 PM
when the championships are being held. The best
climbers of the day use their skills to place
robes ascend and move through the tree to reach
the designated stations. On the ground will be
several booths with information about
Bellingham’s wonderful trees, Ask the Arborist,
and activities for kids including knot tying.
Parking is limited so please take a bus, ride a bike, carpool or walk.
HISTORIC HOME TOUR
South Hill Historic Home Tour will be this Saturday, July 24th – 11am to 4pm
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/07/16/1529148/south-hill-historic-home-tour.html
HOUSE CONCERT ON VICTOR
"The Hayburners" this Sunday, July 25, at 6:00
pm. The singer song-writing duo of Jennifer
Spector and David Tieman will bring their own
brand of classic folk, great songs, great
harmonies, and great story telling, which makes
for a very engaging concert. Sample their music
at: http://www.thehayburners.com/music.php This
will be their second appearance with the Victor
Street House Concert series, (2405 Victor) and we
are delighted to host them again. This concert
will include a pot luck dinner beforehand for any
who are interested at 5:00; bring a favorite
dish to share. RSVP & questions to 734-5872 or vicstreet@comcast.net .
Steve Smith
Victor Street
CHILDREN'S CRAFT FAIR
July 30 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bellingham Public Library Lawn
Help your kids to sign up, and GO! It's
fun. Honored by a 2010 Mayor's Arts Award, the
Craft Fair is in its 42nd year. Children are
pre-registered to sell a wide variety of
hand-made items, all for $4.00 or less. Among
the offerings are note cards, journals, rockets,
book bags, friendship bracelets and other
jewelry, soaps, balloon animals, crocheted and
knitted items, tissue paper lanterns, book bags and all types of baked treats.
It is a transforming event. The library lawn
takes on a very festive air. The above list
doesn't begin to convey the wonderful array of
handmade, unique items the children create. We
usually have about 60 tables with over 100
children participating. As one staff member
commented "This is truly an opportunity to buy
local!" I have 5 or 6 pieces of jewelry that I
wear frequently that I've purchased over the
years. Family and friends receive note cards
with original drawings and I always taste way too
many treats! There are special moments - like
the boy who made a Polish apple cake from his
family's recipe, a child who brought just a few
things but had never had recognition for his
talents outside his family and more.
FOUND
CAR KEYS
Cars keys found this week in the 2600 block of
Lynn Street have been turned in to the office of
Immanuel Bible Church. Please call 733-0672 to
identify the keys if you Have lost yours. The
church office is open Monday - Thursday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
Karen Walkup
DOGS ARE HOME
Another happy ending! The dogs were returned to
their family as a result of the posting. Thank
you to all the neighbors who helped.
FREEBIES
CLIMBING STRUCTURE
We have a free toddler plastic climbing
structure/slide out front our house for whoever
wants to take it. 2600 block Park Street.
Joanna Larson
HOUSING
HOUSESITTING OFFERED
My brother is available to housesit in the
neighborhood from Saturday, July 24th through
Sunday, August 1st, if anyone is looking for
someone who cares for pets, loves gardening and
has house sat for neighbors on other
occasions. He's coming up to visit and we don't
have the room to put him up this time
around! Please contact me and I will put you in
touch with him - he can supply references from the 'hood.
Lizanne zanjer@q.com or 756-5066.
Victor Street
NEED HOUSE & PET SITTER
I am looking for an experienced
petsitter/housesitter for Sept 11 - Sept 18. I
have cats and dogs and one is elderly (17!) so
needs to be someone with experience w canine
medicating and senior care. Some lifting is
required - she is still getting around but needs a hoist from time to time.
Janna Jacobson 734-6609
Williams Street
EDITOR'S CORNER
HOOSIER CABINETS
Does anyone have experience with Hoosier
Cabinets? I'd love input from a cabinet maker as
I plan some restorations on mine.
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CONTENTS
Issues
No Trucks Signs
NW Ave Closed at I-5
Crack Sealing On Monroe & Eldridge
Downtown Waterfront
Little Squalicum Park Closure
Futurewise
Events
Elizabeth Park Concerts
CNA Neighborhood Potluck
Music Circle
Wild Whatcom
Volley Ball
Scottish Dancing at Elizabeth Park
Safety
Bottle Bombs
Found
Glucose Testing Kit
Wanted
Child's Bike
Fence Builder
Services Offered
Nurse Team
Yard & Garden: Landscaping
Weeding
Lawn Mowing / Yard Care
House Cleaning
Baby, Child, Pet, House Sitting
Teen Child Care & Dog Walking
Dog Walking & Sitting
Teen Babysitting
Local Fresh Flowers By Bike
Fresh Cottage Garden Bouquets
Food Delivery By Bike
Beginning Violin Lessons
Housing
House Sitter Wanted
Family Rental Wanted
Single Rental Wanted
Columbia Neighborhood Association
Share To Care
CNA Membership
CNA Website
CNA Facebook
Editor's Corner
Birthday Concert
ISSUES
NO TRUCKS SIGNS
As I was coming home this weekend, I noticed that
No Trucks signs have been installed down on
Squalicum Parkway, facing both ways, at the foot
of West Street. YAY!!! I haven't had time to
check to see if new signs have been installed at
Eldridge or Lynn, but I'm thrilled to see nice
BIG signs on the truck route. Maybe this will
help. Thanks to City Council members Gene
Knutson & Jack Weiss for their ongoing help in
negotiations with the City. Please continue to
keep your eyes open for semis in the 'hood, and
call 911 immediately to report them. They damage
the road bed and endanger citizens & property.
NORTHWEST AVE CLOSED AT I-5
The complete closure of Northwest Avenue from
Sterling Drive south to the southbound I-5
off-ramp and the northbound on- and off-ramps
will continue through Tuesday evening, July
20. During the closure, traffic will be detoured
to Bakerview Road. Wednesday-Friday, motorists
can expect single lane traffic directed by
flaggers resulting in delays through the
construction zone. Drivers are requested to use
caution and avoid the area if possible. For more
information about the closure, visit the city’s
website at http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/1264/727083/
CRACK SEALING ON MONROE & ELDRIDGE
Tuesday, July 20-Friday July, 23. This project
involves equipment and a work crew that is
continuously moving from location to
location. Motorists traveling through the work
zones should expect delays and use caution.
DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT
The City of Bellingham and Port of Bellingham
released a Preliminary Draft Master Plan on
Bellingham waterfront redevelopment planning for
community review. The document is posted on line
and will be available at an Aug. 11 open house.
www.cob.org
LITTLE SQUALICUM PARK CLOSURE
Little Squalicum Park access impacted by EPA
cleanup activity. Trail and beach access at
Little Squalicum Park will be temporarily
impacted by clean up construction to be conducted
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
beginning the first week of August 2010.
Portions of Little Squalicum Park contain
contamination that requires cleanup under the
criteria established under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA). The EPA will be
overseeing a removal action of this contaminated
material by implementing a cleanup action that
includes rerouting Little Squalicum Creek into
the historic creek channel located just southeast
of the creek's current location. Additional
activities include excavating contaminated
material, placing that contaminated material into
a repository onsite and covering the contaminated
material with geotextile fabric and soil.
The cleanup action is expected to begin in August
and be completed within two months. During this
time, portions of the trail through the park will
be closed to the public. A detour route will be
marked at the site and warning signs will be posted.
The City of Bellingham owns and maintains the
lower reach of Little Squalicum Creek below
Marine Drive, the cement pier trail along the
western side of the ravine, and the parking lot
on Marine Drive and Timpson Way. The City also
manages and maintains the low-elevation Little
Squalicum ravine under a lease agreement with Whatcom County.
The City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation
Department completed a Master Plan of the Park
that was adopted by the Bellingham City Council
in January 2010. Implementation of EPA's
preferred cleanup action may impact current and
planned uses shown in both the City's 2010 Master
Plan and Whatcom County's 1990 Site Management Plan.
For more information, please visit the EPA's
website at: http://go.usa.gov/ltk and go to the
Oeser Company Web page under Little Squalicum Creek.
FUTUREWISE
2nd Livability Forum
Saturday, July 31st @ 7pm
On top of the 'Parkade' parking garage downtown
Hand-selected film 'shorts' and a panel
addressing transportation topics like transit
oriented development, parking issues, bicycle
infrastructure, and downtown redevelopment.
Followed by free root beer floats compliments of
Boundary Bay and Mallard Ice Cream. Bring a chair.
info@futurewise.org
EVENTS
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6
PM free concerts all summer. Many thanks to The
Eldridge Society for presenting these concerts!
7/22 bandZandt - Classic rock laced with
shots of jazz and blues, just right
for dancing!
7/29 Barnum Jack - High-Energy, Old-Time
8/5 Septembers End -Country,Rock, Blues, and Original tunes
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
CNA NEIGHBORHOOD POTLUCK
Monday July 26 date is the NEW date for our
Columbia Neighborhood Annual Picnic and Dance
Party at Elizabeth Park. 6-7 PM potluck with music from 7 - 9 PM.
Bring a potluck dish to share with your neighbors
along with serving utensils, your own beverages,
utensils, plates, etc. We'll have a special
table for "Grown In Columbia" dishes from your
gardens! Also, Appetizers, Main Dishes, Salads,
and Desserts. Think eco-friendly - like plates
from home rather than paper or plastic and cloth
napkins! Let's make this as close to a "Zero Waste" event as possible!
The music again this year is a local favorite,
"The Walrus"!! Invite all of your friends from
all over town to join our neighborhood for
dancing/music from 7 - 9 PM!! Let's get a good
turnout! Remember to bring chairs or blankets
for seating. To learn more about the music, check
out The Walrus website: www.TuskTusk.com . See you there!!
MUSIC CIRCLE
Wed July 21, 7:30 PM Roeder Home, Free
We get together & sing and play. It's a great
place to meet fellow musicians. There has been
some particularly wonderful music lately. YOU
are welcome!!! The Roeder Home is at 2600 Sunset, at Broadway.
Call Fl!p for more info: 671-4511
WILD WHATCOM
Friday, July 23, 8 – 10pm
Moon of Cougars at Squire’s Lake
Squire’s Lake is a gem of a park, a nearby
wilderness that no one will want to miss. Look
for cougar signs and learn about these solitary
and powerful predators of the night. Join us as
we do some uncougarlike foraging for
salmonberries and our native blackberries in this
beautiful place, perfect for personal contemplation.
Holly Roger
(360) 393-7827
wildwhatcomwalks@gmail.com
VOLLEYBALL
Enjoy playing volleyball? Come join us for some fun.
Wednesday evenings, 6:30, at Columbia Elementary.
If you are interested, please email Chris at c_wer@hotmail.com.
Chris Wermus
Victor St.
SCOTTISH DANCING AT ELIZABETH PARK
Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers will be
dancing in Elizabeth Park (at the gazebo) every
Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM June 15 to
August 10. All dances are taught, with easy
dances for non-dancers. No partner required. An
evening of great music and dancing for the whole family.
More info:Jon Roney 933-1779 or 734-8852.
SAFETY
BOTTLE BOMBS
Don't pick up any plastic bottles with lids on
that may be lying in your yards or in the gutter,
etc. Examine any bottles carefully before
touching. If the lid is on and there is any
swelling or melting, call 911 for potential bomb
disposal. These can cause serious injury to hands and face.
FOUND
GLUCOSE TEST KIT
7/16 When I went out to get in my car this
morning, someone had left a black lifescan
glucose testing kit on the hood of my car. My
address is 2209 Monroe St. I will leave it on
the porch by the front door facing Monroe St.
Thanks.
Mark Lanci
WANTED
CHILD'S BIKE
A 7 year old friend of mine needs a bike. Does
anyone have one that perhaps their child is not
using anymore? My friend is male and would like
training wheels, if available. If not, we can get them elsewhere.
Call us, Susan or Sergio, at 715-3039.
Thanks!
E Victor St
FENCE BUILDER
Looking for a local craftsman skilled at fence building.
Scott Pearce
West Street
734-0753
SERVICES OFFERED
NURSE TEAM
Experienced team of two local nurses in home
health. Providers of newborn, post-partum,
pediatric, adult & geriatric care available for
temporary, full-time, respite and hospice care.
We can provide up to 24 hour coverage. [I've
known Mary for many years and would trust her with my family - Fl!p]
Please email us at maryvarco@comcast.net
YARD & GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Landscape Maintenance and Installation: Booking
now for late Summer/Fall weeding, pruning,
hauling, and new garden installations. Food
garden consultation and installation also available.
Maryliz von Krusenstiern
Henry St.
mary.neighborhoodharvestfarm@gmail.com
360 393 1413
WEEDING
Summer Rains with Weeds, Weeds and More
Weeds! Contact Analeise Volpe for weeding,
mowing, pruning and general landscape
maintenance. Reasonable rates, flexible
schedule, local neighborhood
woman. (360)714-8596 or marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LAWN MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest Blair
West Street
671-2518
I just wanted to let everyone know that I had
Forrest Blair mow and edge my lawn last week. We
let our grass get far too long to mow with our
little push mower. He came with his own mower
and did a fantastic job. Anyone looking for some
well-done yard work should certainly give him a call.
Dannon Traxler, Utter Street
HOUSE CLEANING
Veronica Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com or call (360)306-8086.
BABY, CHILD, PET, HOUSE SITTING
Andrea Carlson
darncarlson@gmail.com
dangit51@gmail.com
360-305-6703
TEEN CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323.
[For teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask
that people contact their parents for screening.]
DOG WALKING & SITTING
920-2145 or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
TEEN BABYSITTING
c/o Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
LOCAL FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan Johnson
Eldridge Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin Leipa
E Maplewood
FOOD DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda Werchen
Cherry Street
amanda@abhost.us
BEGINNING VIOLIN LESSONS
Junior, Bellingham High School
Have been studying violin for 9 years
Currently a student of instructor from WWU Music Department
Principle Second Violin of BHS Chamber Orchestra
Patient, fun, good with children
Offering violin lessons to beginner students
$15/30 minutes
Please contact Michael McClenahan at 733-5236, or
e-mail him at mmcclena08@gmail.com for questions
HOUSING
HOUSE SITTER WANTED
House Sitting needed for first week in
August. Comfortable two bedroom house needs a
house sitter. A good match is someone who loves
dogs (we have two big and friendly dogs), and
likes to garden. Our garden is large and needs
watering while we are gone. If interested or if
there are questions, please email
Krisbuettner@gmail.com
FAMILY RENTAL WANTED
Sweet little family needs a rental! The owners of
my home wish to move into it and therefore I need
to find a new home. Of course I want to stay in
Columbia We are long time neighborhood residents
(9 years). We are a mom and 2 daughters, looking
for a 2 bedroom house where our cat would also be
welcome. We are great renters with great
references. Please call if you can help us out!
Cat Enright-Down at 715-1379
SINGLE RENTAL WANTED
Single man with dog looking for house with fenced
(or fenceable) yard. I've been a great renter
here in Columbia for the past four years. Now my
house is being demolished and I'd like to
continue being a great renter in Columbia. If you
know of a home that allows pets and goes for less
than $900, please let me know.
Jeff Rice 671-3881 or jeff.rice@earthlink.net.
COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE TO CARE
Help take care of the planet by lending and
borrowing items from one another on our road to
sustainability. If you have an item that a
Columbia neighbor can borrow, please send your
name, item(s) and phone number to Jill,
jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
CNA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the association is easy, and it gives you
the right to vote at the annual meeting in
January. Dues are $10 annually and support this
newsletter and other activities. Send your name,
address, phone, and email address with a check for dues
to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA WEBSITE
You can check old Updates on the CNA Website.
Updates are posted by Gina Gobo, who designed the
site (thank you Gina!). CNA board member contacts
are there. The paper newsletter is also posted
there in full splendor. And now, a list of
businesses that will give discounts to members of
the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also
listed! Contact jdheritage@comcast.net to add
yours. To join the association costs only $10 per
year, and discount listings are free to members.
www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's also a CNA interactive Facebook list now,
though you have to be registered with Facebook to use it.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
EDITOR'S CORNER
BIRTHDAY CONCERT
7 PM Thursday August 26 at the Roeder Home $8 - $12 requested donation
Hey neighbors - I'll be turning 60 on August
27th, and am throwing my annual birthday concert
at the Roeder Home the night before. We'll serve
Mallard ice cream and great music, and every one of you is invited!
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CONTENTS
Alerts
Stolen Eyeglasses Samples: Reward
Railroad track removal on Meridian Street
Red Tide
Events
Volley Ball
Elizabeth Park Concerts
Music Circle
CNA Neighborhood Potluck
Scottish Dancing at Elizabeth Park
Wild Whatcom
Fourth Of July Picnic
Safety
Don't Leave Kids In Cars
Found
Watch
Wanted
Stick Bug Eggs
Services Offered
Yard & Garden: Landscaping
Weeding
Lawn Mowing / Yard Care
House Cleaning
House Cleaning
Baby, Child, Pet, House Sitting
Teen Child Care & Dog Walking
Dog Walking & Sitting
Teen Babysitting
Local Fresh Flowers By Bike
Fresh Cottage Garden Bouquets
Food Delivery By Bike
Housing
Family Rental Wanted
House Share
For Rent: Eldridge
Columbia Neighborhood Association
Share To Care
CNA Membership
CNA Website
CNA Facebook
Editor's Corner
Sheet Metal Skills?
ALERTS
STOLEN EYEGLASSES SAMPLES: REWARD
I live in the 2600 block of Williams and my car
was broken to 7/7/10. I am a sales rep for an
eyewear company and 2 large suitcases full of eyewear were stolen. I'm
offering a $500.00 reward for the recovery. See craigslist for reward info.
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/laf/1835467210.html
Jodi Pilkey
jodivada@gmail.com
RAILROAD TRACK REMOVAL ON MERIDIAN
Beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, July 9, traffic on
Meridian Street near Birchwood Avenue will be
reduced to single lanes each way to allow removal
of unused railroad crossing signals.
Midvale Electric, under agreement with Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and the City of
Bellingham, will remove the crossing signals on
Friday and relocate them to Beaudry Road in
Moxee, WA. Rather than recycle the signals as
scrap, the creative reuse will save resources
while improving a hazardous track crossing in
eastern Washington. Work on the signal removal will be completed in one day.
Monday through Wednesday, July 12-14, BNSF and
City of Bellingham Public Works crews will remove
the crossing panel and railroad track in
preparation for an overlay of asphalt. Again
traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
Flaggers will direct traffic through the lane
closures in the construction zone. Drivers are
encouraged to plan now to avoid the area if
possible and to use caution if travel in the
construction zone is necessary. For more
information, call the Bellingham Public Works Department at 778-7700.
RED TIDE
Marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish
poisoning (PSP) have been detected at potentially
lethal levels in all areas of Whatcom
County. Samples from Squalicum Harbor and Birch
Bay have risen to potentially lethal levels in
the past week. The closure includes clams,
oysters, mussels, scallops, geoducks and other
species of molluscan shellfish. Crab is not
included in the closure, but “crab butter” and
crab entrails should be discarded, and only the
meat should be eaten. PSP biotoxins are
naturally occurring and are not destroyed by
cooking or freezing. Shellfish that are sold in
permitted retail markets are harvested from
locations that are tested at the time of harvest and are proven safe to eat.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/sf/biotoxin.htm
EVENTS
VOLLEYBALL
Enjoy playing volleyball? Come join us for some fun.
Wednesday evenings, 6:30, at Columbia Elementary.
If you are interested, please email Chris at c_wer@hotmail.com.
Chris Wermus
Victor St.
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts all summer.
7/15 Juba Marimba - Rhythmical Instrumental African Dancing Band
7/22 bandZandt - Classic rock laced with
shots of jazz and blues, just right
for dancing!
7/29 Barnum Jack - High-Energy, Old-Time
8/5 Septembers End -Country,Rock, Blues, and Original tunes
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
MUSIC CIRCLE
Wed July 21, 7:30 PM Roeder Home, Free
We get together & sing and play. It's a great
place to meet fellow musicians. There has been
some particularly wonderful music lately. YOU
are welcome!!! The Roeder Home is at 2600 Sunset, at Broadway.
Call Fl!p for more info: 671-4511
CNA NEIGHBORHOOD POTLUCK
July 26 date is the NEW date for our Columbia
Neighborhood Annual Picnic and Dance Party at
Elizabeth Park. Our original date on the second
Tuesday (July 13) had to be cancelled because of
a scheduling conflict for the Elizabeth Park
gazebo. 6-7 PM potluck with music from 7 - 9 PM.
Bring a potluck dish to share with your neighbors
along with serving utensils, your own beverages,
utensils, plates, etc. We'll have a special
table for "Grown In Columbia" dishes from your
gardens! Also, Appetizers, Main Dishes, Salads,
and Desserts. Think eco-friendly - like plates
from home rather than paper or plastic and cloth
napkins! Let's make this as close to a "Zero Waste" event as possible!
The music again this year is a local favorite,
"The Walrus"!! Invite all of your friends from
all over town to join our neighborhood for
dancing/music from 7 - 9 PM!! Let's get a good
turnout! Remember to bring chairs or blankets
for seating. To learn more about the music, check
out The Walrus website: www.TuskTusk.com . See you there!!
SCOTTISH DANCING AT ELIZABETH PARK
Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers will be
dancing in Elizabeth Park (at the gazebo) every
Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM June 15 to
August 10. All dances are taught, with easy
dances for non-dancers. No partner required. An
evening of great music and dancing for the whole family.
More info:Jon Roney 933-1779 or 734-8852.
WILD WHATCOM
Sunday July 11th morning is a New Moon Morning
and we are exploring the incredible diversity of
the intertidal zone at Larrabee State Park from
10am-12pm. We are expecting a very low tide of
-3.1! We may even see those giant sunflower stars
and observe a rarely exposed eelgrass meadow or
kelp forest. Check out our favorite link for low
tides in Bellingham and Chuckanut Bay:
http://www.protides.com/washington/530/.
FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC
I heard it was a fabulous celebration! Deepest
thanks to new organizers Wendy Blum and Nicole
Evans, to Masters Of Ceremony Chuck Andrews &
Isaac Blum, and to their myriad helpers. Also to
The Eldridge Society for funding this wonderful event!
SAFETY
SAVE KIDS' LIVES
Don’t leave them in parked cars even if it feels
cool outside. Children can die if they’re left
in a hot car for only a few minutes. Already in
2010, 20 children in the United States have died
while alone in a vehicle. A 70-degree day can
make the inside of a car dangerous in
minutes. It’s important for adults to pay
attention and remember children are in the car.
When they vary from their normal routine, adults
need remind themselves about children in the car.
Too often, people get busy and forget a child is in the car.
· Call 911 if you see a child unattended in a vehicle.
· Never leave children alone in a careven for a minute.
· Be especially careful if you change your routine.
· Set your cell phone or smartphone as a reminder
to be sure you drop your child off at day care.
· Set your computer’s personal information
management program to ask you, “Did you drop your
child off at day care today?”
· Have your child care provider call if your
child doesn’t arrive when expected. Put a cell
phone, personal digital assistant, purse,
briefcase, gym bag or whatever you plan to carry
from the car on the floor in front of the child in a back seat.
FOUND
WATCH
7/3 We found a watch on Lynn Street on
Thursday. If someone calls (676-8813) and
identifies it, we can get it back to the owner. Thanks.
Tammy Axlund
Lynn Street
WANTED
STICK BUG EGGS
Hi Neighbors,
I am looking for some stick bug eggs to
hatch. We have had stick bugs for years and our
last one died, but we did not keep any eggs.
Thanks,
Heather 733-1726
Elm Street
SERVICES OFFERED
YARD & GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Landscape Maintenance and Installation: Booking
now for late Summer/Fall weeding, pruning,
hauling, and new garden installations. Food
garden consultation and installation also available.
Maryliz von Krusenstiern
Henry St.
mary.neighborhoodharvestfarm@gmail.com
360 393 1413
WEEDING
Summer Rains with Weeds, Weeds and More
Weeds! Contact Analeise Volpe for weeding,
mowing, pruning and general landscape
maintenance. Reasonable rates, flexible
schedule, local neighborhood
woman. (360)714-8596 or marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LAWN MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest Blair
West Street
671-2518
HOUSE CLEANING
Lori Worke
Williams Street
360 647 0084 Home
360 739 1691 Cell
HOUSE CLEANING
Veronica Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com or call (360)306-8086.
BABY, CHILD, PET, HOUSE SITTING
Andrea Carlson
darncarlson@gmail.com
dangit51@gmail.com
360-305-6703
TEEN CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323.
[For teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask
that people contact their parents for screening.]
DOG WALKING & SITTING
920-2145 or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
TEEN BABYSITTING
c/o Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
LOCAL FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan Johnson
Eldridge Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin Leipa
E Maplewood
FOOD DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda Werchen
Cherry Street
amanda@abhost.us
HOUSING
FAMILY RENTAL WANTED
Currently, we (my wife, two kids – Harrison who
is four and Ruby who turned one today and 13 year
old dog) live in Maple Falls, but we’re looking
to move to Bellingham this fall. My wife and I
are in publishing – we own What’s Up! Magazine,
the Foothills Gazette as well as Grow Northwest
(which we just started up this spring). We’re
not looking for anything extravagant, just a
somewhat affordable home with a little character
that takes dogs, has a yard and a spot for my
wife to garden. The Columbia area would be an ideal fit for us.
Brent Cole <brent@whatsup-magazine.com>
HOUSE SHARE
2 bedrooms available in 4 bedroom house on Jaeger
St. $375/mo includes utilities, W/D, wifi,
cable, organic garden space. Privacy fenced;
great neighbors! Open as of August 1. If it
works out, we’re asking for a 9 month lease
beginning Sept 1. Call Jason at 360-441-5170 or Elizabeth at 360-676-9901.
FOR RENT: ELDRIDGE
Furnished view home on Eldridge Avenue
http://eldridgeave.blogspot.com/
littlecay@gmail.com
Kelly (360) 756-5210 or Jim (360) 920-3435
COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE TO CARE
Help take care of the planet by lending and
borrowing items from one another on our road to
sustainability. If you have an item that a
Columbia neighbor can borrow, please send your
name, item(s) and phone number to Jill,
jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
CNA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the association is easy, and it gives you
the right to vote at the annual meeting in
January. Dues are $10 annually and support this
newsletter and other activities. Send your name,
address, phone, and email address with a check for dues
to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA WEBSITE
You can check old Updates on the CNA Website.
Updates are posted by Gina Gobo, who designed the
site (thank you Gina!). CNA board member contacts
are there. The paper newsletter is also posted
there in full splendor. And now, a list of
businesses that will give discounts to members of
the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also
listed! Contact jdheritage@comcast.net to add
yours. To join the association costs only $10 per
year, and discount listings are free to members.
www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's also a CNA interactive Facebook list now,
though you have to be registered with Facebook to use it.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
EDITOR'S CORNER
SHEET METAL SKILLS?
Does anyone in the 'hood have sheet metal
skills? I'm dreaming of spice racks for my old hoosier cabinet....
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CONTENTS
Alerts
Fl!p Leaves Town Again
Events
Today: Friday Afternoon Live
Blood Drive
July Fourth Picnic
Music Circle
Elizabeth Park Concerts
CNA Neighborhood Potluck
Scottish Dancing at Elizabeth Park
Wild Whatcom
Fund Raiser
100 Miles 100 Legs
Thank you
Lost Cat Returns
Services Offered
Baby, Child, Pet, House Sitting
Yard & Garden: Landscaping
Weeding
House Cleaning
House Cleaning
Teen Child Care & Dog Walking
Dog Walking & Sitting
Teen Babysitting
Local Fresh Flowers By Bike
Fresh Cottage Garden Bouquets
Food Delivery By Bike
Housing
For Rent: Cherry St
For Rent: Eldridge
Columbia Neighborhood Association
Share To Care
CNA Membership
CNA Website
CNA Facebook
Editor's Corner
Sheet Metal Skills?
ALERTS
FL!P LEAVES TOWN AGAIN
I'm headed for NW Teacher's Conference tomorrow,
for a week. Zeke will be here feeding
Cattywampus. I don't expect to be able to get
online, so if you have an emergency posting for
the neighborhood you'll need to let Zeke know at
zeke@zekehoskin.com or at 671-4511 if it's REALLY
urgent. Just sending me an email won't
work. I'll get the next Update out after I return. I will miss you all!
EVENTS
TODAY: FRIDAY AFTERNOON LIVE
2 pm Bellingham Theatre Guild $5
If you are looking for something fun to do on
Friday afternoon, come watch The Neighborhood
Playhouse Camp Comedy present F.A.L.! (the cast
came up with that - instead of Sat. Night Live,
it's "Friday Afternoon Live!") This culmination
of our weeklong camp for 6th - 9th graders will
be a short presentation of skits, monologues and
sketch humor, appropriate for all ages. Come to
the Bellingham Theatre Guild Friday at 2:00 p.m. Suggested
donation $5 to help fund our scholarship
program. Directed by Lizanne Schader. For more
info, go to www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net
BLOOD DRIVE
Blood Drive at Immanuel Bible Church
Immanuel’s summer blood drive is scheduled for
Monday, July 5, from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. We
schedule the drives close to a holiday weekend,
since those are times of greater pressure on the
blood supply. You are welcome to just drop in to
donate blood, although it would be helpful for
the blood center staff if you scheduled an
appointment. Please call Immanuel at 733-0672 or
email at info@ibcchurch.org and the office staff
will put you in touch with the blood drive organizers.
Autumn Cole at the church
Lynn & North Streets
4th OF JULY CELEBRATION AT ELIZABETH PARK!!!
Come prepared for another fantastic 4th of
July, sponsored & funded by The Eldridge Society
(Thank you TES!). Neighbor Orion Lackey (of the
Endorphins) will bring his keyboard & get music
started about 11:45 in the gazebo. Festivities
start at 12:00 noon beginning with the children's
parade. Decorate your bike, stroller, wagon or
scooter. Wear something festive and dress the
dog! Bring your own musical instrument and march in the neighborhood parade!
After the parade we will be back at the park for
lunch. Grab your blankets and chairs and picnic
baskets and spend time with friends and
neighbors. Around 1pm we will begin our
traditional games. Get ready for the wheelbarrow
race, three legged race, potato sack race, egg
toss and water-balloon toss! The grand finale is the PIE EATING CONTEST!
Deepest thanks to new organizers Wendy Blum and
Nicole Evans, and to Masters Of Ceremony Chuck
Andrews & Isaac Blum. If you want to volunteer
to help, contact Wendy at 920-2145 or makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
MUSIC CIRCLE
Wed July 7, 7:30 PM Roeder Home, Free
We get together & sing and play. It's a great
place to meet fellow musicians. There has been
some particularly wonderful music lately. YOU
are welcome!!! The Roeder Home is at 2600 Sunset, at Broadway.
Call Fl!p for more info: 671-4511
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts all summer.
7/8 Deadwood Revival - Unforgettable Hillbilly Jam-Grass Music
7/15 Juba Marimba - Rhythmical Instrumental African Dancing Band
7/22 bandZandt - Classic rock laced with
shots of jazz and blues, just right
for dancing!
7/29 Barnum Jack - High-Energy, Old-Time
8/5 Septembers End -Country,Rock, Blues, and Original tunes
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
CNA NEIGHBORHOOD POTLUCK
July 26 date is the NEW date for our Columbia
Neighborhood Annual Picnic and Dance Party at
Elizabeth Park. Our original date on the second
Tuesday (July 13) had to be cancelled because of
a scheduling conflict for the Elizabeth Park
gazebo. 6-7 PM potluck with music from 7 - 9 PM.
Bring a potluck dish to share with your neighbors
along with serving utensils, your own beverages,
utensils, plates, etc. We'll have a special
table for "Grown In Columbia" dishes from your
gardens! Also, Appetizers, Main Dishes, Salads,
and Desserts. Think eco-friendly - like plates
from home rather than paper or plastic and cloth
napkins! Let's make this as close to a "Zero Waste" event as possible!
The music again this year is a local favorite,
"The Walrus"!! Invite all of your friends from
all over town to join our neighborhood for
dancing/music from 7 - 9 PM!! Let's get a good
turnout! Remember to bring chairs or blankets
for seating. To learn more about the music, check
out The Walrus website: www.TuskTusk.com . See you there!!
SCOTTISH DANCING AT ELIZABETH PARK
Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers will be
dancing in Elizabeth Park (at the gazebo) every
Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM June 15 to
August 10. All dances are taught, with easy
dances for non-dancers. No partner required. An
evening of great music and dancing for the whole family.
More info:Jon Roney 933-1779 or 734-8852.
WILD WHATCOM
Walk When the Moon is Full
Friday, July 23, 8 – 10pm
Moon of Cougars at Squire’s Lake
If you have been to Squire’s Lake you know this
gem of a park is a nearby wilderness that no one
will want to miss. Look for cougar signs and
learn about these solitary and powerful predators of the night.
Ladies Night Out
Saturday, July 17, 8 – 10 pm
Observations and Solitude
The Moon of Cougars reminds us of the power of
observation and the gift of solitude as we
consider this fierce, protective, and graceful
feline. Destination is revealed upon registration.
New Moon Morning
July 11, Sunday, 10am – 12pm
Tide-pooling at Larrabee State Park
Another nearly -3’ low tide calls for more beach
explorations. Naturalists will teach low impact
techniques, help you identify your discoveries,
and share their knowledge of tides and the moon.
Nature Babies
Every Tuesday morning in July, 9:30 am - 11 am
Nature Babies explores Larrabee State Park (our
first State park!) for the month of July. A
virtual treasure trove of diverse habitats, there
is much to discover at Larrabee. Peer into rocky
tidepools on the beach and wander the many trails
and hills throughout the park. It’s berry season
for both native and cultivated plants. Come
sample a local berry to determine which varieties are tasty or treacherous.
For questions or for more information regarding
our Nature education programs, please visit our
website (http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/)
or contact us via email at
wildwhatcomwalks@gmail.com. Complete registration
and fee information is found here:
http://wildwhatcomwalks.wordpress.com/program-registration/.
Thank you for your donations and support of our
community education programs. Nature is always in
your neighborhood, so get outside!
Thank you!
Rachel Castor and Holly Roger
Wild Whatcom Walks
(360) 392-8992
FUND RAISERS
100 MILES 100 LEGS
Hello Friends,
I have just nine days left on my 100 mile
walk. I am really excited for the Prosthetics
Outreach Foundation's Walk-a-thon on July 10th at
Seward Park where I'll walk my 100th mile. I
want to thank you all for your incredible
support. Whether it's been financial, emotional
or spreading the word, I am so grateful for all you have done. Thank you.
And here's a link to my latest blog entry.
http://mymilewalk.blogspot.com
Thank you again,
Colleen Haggerty
Jefferson Street
THANK YOU
LOST CAT RETURNS
Good news! He's home. A big thank you to all the
neighbors who were keping an eye out for him.
Jim and Claire Phillips
W North St
SERVICES OFFERED
BABY, CHILD, PET, HOUSE SITTING
This is Andrea Carlson, daughter of David and
Rosalie Carlson. Just thought I'd get my name out
there to let everyone know that I am back from
University and available for work for the summer.
Andrea Carlson
darncarlson@gmail.com
dangit51@gmail.com
360-305-6703
Available for:
Baby/Child sitting
House/Pet sitting
Anything else
I have returned home from Pace University for the
summer, have lived my entire life in the Columbia
neighborhood and have worked for Many families in
the area. Looking to make a little more money,
since my job isn't giving me the hours I had
hoped for and I have a travel course and semester
study abroad planned for next year. I would also
be interested to hear of anyone who might be
willing to hire for just a couple summer months?
Sincerely,
Andrea Carlson
Williams Street
YARD & GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Landscape Maintenance and Installation: Booking
now for late Summer/Fall weeding, pruning,
hauling, and new garden installations. Food
garden consultation and installation also available.
Maryliz von Krusenstiern
Henry St.
mary.neighborhoodharvestfarm@gmail.com
360 393 1413
WEEDING
Summer Rains with Weeds, Weeds and More
Weeds! Contact Analeise Volpe for weeding,
mowing, pruning and general landscape
maintenance. Reasonable rates, flexible
schedule, local neighborhood
woman. (360)714-8596 or marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LAWN MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest Blair
West Street
671-2518
HOUSE CLEANING
Lori Worke
Williams Street
360 647 0084 Home
360 739 1691 Cell
HOUSE CLEANING
Veronica Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com or call (360)306-8086.
TEEN CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323.
[For teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask
that people contact their parents for screening.]
DOG WALKING & SITTING
920-2145 or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
TEEN BABYSITTING
c/o Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
LOCAL FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan Johnson
Eldridge Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin Leipa
E Maplewood
FOOD DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda Werchen
Cherry Street
amanda@abhost.us
HOUSING
FOR RENT: CHERRY ST
Available July 1
2 bedroom duplex on Cherry Street (very quiet dead end street)
No smoking
No pets
$775 per month
Damage deposit
References
call: 671-8234 Susan or Kelly Kendall
FOR RENT: ELDRIDGE
BEAUTIFUL Furnished VIEW home on Eldridge Avenue
See more pictures and information at: http://eldridgeave.blogspot.com/
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1600 sq ft, furnished home
with spectacular views sweeping the horizon 270
degrees from Mt. Baker, to the Olympics, to the
San Juan Islands. Watch the sunrises, sailboat
races, sunsets, and city lights. Big windows and
lots of light. Looking for quiet, responsible and
respectful tenant who desires a clean, quality,
comfortable home and can maintain it as
such. Available mid-August. $1800 per month.
First/Last/Deposit. Tenant is responsible for
all utilities and lawn care. No smoking, no pets,
no students. If interestd, please email
littlecay@gmail.com or call Kelly (360) 756-5210 or Jim (360) 920-3435
COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE TO CARE
Help take care of the planet by lending and
borrowing items from one another on our road to
sustainability. If you have an item that a
Columbia neighbor can borrow, please send your
name, item(s) and phone number to Jill,
jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
CNA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the association is easy! Dues are $10 per
calendar year and support the paper newsletter
that goes to every single house in the
neighborhood, and other activities as well. Send
your name, address, phone, and email address with
a check for dues to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA WEBSITE
You can check old Updates on the CNA Website.
Updates are posted by Gina Gobo, who designed the
site (thank you Gina!). CNA board member contacts
are there. The paper newsletter is also posted
there in full splendor. And now, a list of
businesses that will give discounts to members of
the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also
listed! Contact jdheritage@comcast.net to add
yours. To join the association costs only $10 per
year, and discount listings are free to members.
www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's also a CNA interactive Facebook list now,
though you have to be registered with Facebook to
use it. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
EDITOR'S CORNER
SHEET METAL SKILLS?
Does anyone in the 'hood have sheet metal
skills? I'm dreaming of spice racks for my old hoosier cabinet....
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CONTENTS
Alerts
Lost Cat
Loose Dog
Crime
Precious package
Stolen Kid's Bike
Events
Music Circle
Elizabeth Park Concerts
4th Of July Picnic
Scottish Dancing At Elizabeth Park
Blood Drive
CNA Potluck
Issues
Little Squalicum Update
Wanted
Volunteers At Historical Courthouse
Services Offered
Weeding
Lawn Mowing / Yard Care
House Cleaning
House Cleaning
Teen Childcare & Dog Walking
Dog Walking & Sitting
Teen Babysitting
Yard & Garden: Landscaping
Local Fresh Flowers By Bike
Cottage Garden Bouquets
Food Delivery By Bike
Housing
Room For Rent
CNA
Share To Care
CNA Membership
CNA Website
CNA Facebook
ALERTS
LOST CAT
My neighbor has lost her cat, he is long hair
black & white tuxedo style, he's been gone
since mon night. hope you can get this out to
the neighborhood. The area is Walnut & North.
Thanks Brenda
ukbrenda@yahoo.com
LOOSE DOG
Today is Tuesday, June 29 at 6:30pm and someone's
cute, thin, white w/ a few black spots and one
black ear, medium sized dog is running loose in
the neighborhood. He/She has a collar and tags
but won't let you get close enough to read
them. He/She seems nice, just having too much
fun running around to stop so I can find it's owner.
I sure hope they find him/her tonight!
Alana Mey
W. Connecticut
CRIME
PRECIOUS PACKAGE
This morning my husband and I met a man on the
Interurban Trail by the Theatre Guild. He and
his wife attended a performance this Sunday,
where their car was broken into during the
performance. He explained that nothing of much
value was lost, except a brown “satchel” or bag
that carried some choir books and several
pictures. The pictures were of his daughter who
passed away many years ago and they are the ONLY
ones that they had. The thief left ONE photo behind.
He was scouring the trail and nearby streets as
his wife was quite distraught over the whole
thing and he asked us to keep an eye
out. Please, if anyone finds a brown bag with
any photos in it, let me know and I will make
sure they are returned to him. It may be ditched
in some bushes or even a trash can. My heart
just broke for him. Thank you, neighbors!
Lizanne zanjer@q.com
STOLEN KID'S BIKE
I posted this on the Columbia website, but I
thought I'd submit it to you too, to reach more people in the neighborhood.
My 4 year old son's bike was stolen/taken from
the sidewalk in front of our house today (June
29th), between 4 and 5 P.M. We had left both my
sons' bikes on the sidewalk (at Madrona and
Eldridge) for a few minutes to talk to a
neighbor, then the visit went long, and when we
got back, only my younger son's bike was
there. Maybe someone thought it was a free bike
(often people, including me, leave free things in
the grass near there). It wasn't, though - it
was a loved and treasured, like new, bike he got
from his Father for his birthday last year. The
bike is red and gray, brand name Polaris, and has
a padded top tube and padded part between the
handles, and a chain cover. Both padded parts
have the brand name/symbol on them. Please do
keep your eye out for this bike, or if you took
it by accident, please return it to 2800 Eldridge
(the white cottage, set back from the road, on
the corner of Madrona and Eldridge). My son
LOVES this bike, and wants it back! As a single
Mom, it is hard to find the money to replace something like this.
-Jennifer McGladrey.
EVENTS
MUSIC CIRCLE
Wed June 30, 7:30 PM Roeder Home, Free
We get together & sing and play. It's a great
place to meet fellow musicians. There has been
some particularly wonderful music lately. YOU
are welcome!!! The Roeder Home is at 2600 Sunset, at Broadway.
Call Fl!p for more info: 671-4511
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts all summer.
7/1 Amber Darland -Local folk/pop/rock singer-songwriter
7/8 Deadwood Revival - Unforgettable Hillbilly Jam-Grass Music
7/15 Juba Marimba - Rhythmical Instrumental African Dancing Band
7/22 bandZandt - Classic rock laced with
shots of jazz and blues, just right
for dancing!
7/29 Barnum Jack - High-Energy, Old-Time
8/5 Septembers End -Country,Rock, Blues, and Original tunes
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
4TH OF JULY PICNIC
Thank GOODNESS someone has stepped forward to
coordinate this precious neighborhood
event!!! It is GOING to
happen!!!! Yipppeeee! Noon on the Fourth at
Elizabeth Park. Bring your picnic and your whole
family. Parade through the 'hood (decorate
bikes, trikes, selves, etc), face painting,
games, cats cradle, a chance to meet your
neighbors....) I hear there's probably even
still going to be the big pie eating contest!
Contact Wendy Blum to volunteer to help, please. Thank you, Wendy!!!!
920-2145
makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
SCOTTISH DANCING AT ELIZABETH PARK
Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers will be
dancing in Elizabeth Park (at the gazebo) every
Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM June 15 to
August 10. All dances are taught, with easy
dances for non-dancers. No partner required. An
evening of great music and dancing for the whole family.
More info:Jon Roney 933-1779 or 734-8852.
BLOOD DRIVE
Blood Drive at Immanuel Bible Church
Immanuel’s summer blood drive is scheduled for
Monday, July 5, from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. We
schedule the drives close to a holiday weekend,
since those are times of greater pressure on the
blood supply. You are welcome to just drop in to
donate blood, although it would be helpful for
the blood center staff if you scheduled an
appointment. Please call Immanuel at 733-0672 or
email at info@ibcchurch.org and the office staff
will put you in touch with the blood drive organizers.
Autumn Cole at the church
Lynn & North Streets
CNA NEIGHBORHOOD POTLUCK
Monday, July 26 from 5-8 PM at Elizabeth Park.
Set-up at 5; potluck starting at 6; music &
dancing (The Walrus) from 7 - 9. More details
later, but mark your calendar now!
NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES
LITTLE SQUALICUM UPDATE
Many of you had requested that we keep in touch
regarding any news or events at the Little
Squalicum Park site. Yesterday, I received a
project update and preliminary design documents
from the EPA, which also included their schedule
for implementing the cleanup action at the Creek
site. Here is the preliminary schedule as provided by the EPA:
Pre-Final Design completed July 30, 2010
Review & approve Pre-Final Design by USEPA, COB,
Whatcom County, and Oeser August 5
COB officially closes Little Squalicum Park;
Oeser begins Pre-Construction Work August 9
Final Design completed August 13
Notice to Proceed with construction August 18
Oeser begins Construction August 19
This schedule is preliminary. No agreements have
been signed and no legal orders have been issued.
If you have any questions about the project,
please contact the EPA project manager Howard Orlean, 206-553-2851.
Regards,
Gina G. Austin, P.E., M.ASCE
Project Engineer
WANTED
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Whatcom County Historical Society is starting
on the final completion projects for opening the
Old Courthouse Building at 1308 E St. and
possibly around the 4th of July weekend ( date
not set yet) we can use non skilled laborers to
move a pile of 100 year old bricks and before the
end of the month we will probably need wood
workers to lay the wood floor and
wainscoting. Anyone interesting can call Glenn
Eastwood at 360 734 2247. Thank You
SERVICES OFFERED
WEEDING
Summer Rains with Weeds, Weeds and More
Weeds! Contact Analeise Volpe for weeding,
mowing, pruning and general landscape
maintenance. Reasonable rates, flexible
schedule, local neighborhood
woman. (360)714-8596 or marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LAWN MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest Blair
West Street
671-2518
HOUSE CLEANING
Lori Worke
Williams Street
360 647 0084 Home
360 739 1691 Cell
HOUSE CLEANING
Veronica Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com or call (360)306-8086.
TEEN CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323.
[For teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask
that people contact their parents for screening.]
DOG WALKING & SITTING
920-2145 or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
TEEN BABYSITTING
c/o Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
YARD & GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Maryliz von Krusenstiern
Henry Street
360-393-1413
hesitationblues@hotmail.com
LOCAL FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan Johnson
Eldridge Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH COTTAGE GARDEN BOUQUETS
647-8654
Jasmin Leipa
E Maplewood
FOOD DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda Werchen
Cherry Street
amanda@abhost.us
HOUSING
ROOM FOR RENT
A Lil' Country in the City - Available AUG 1st
1930 Craftsman house in Columbia Neighborhood on
½ acre with room to rent and lots of open outdoor space with a garden:
- $425 includes utilities, except comcast / 1st,
last(payments ok) & deposit $200
- Quiet, gentle, financially stable adult or mature student.
- I am respectful, responsible, quiet, 7 yr
tenant seeking sublet – great land owners.
- Must Love animals - sharing the space with 2
permanent cats & one part time dog, some chickens
which means fresh eggs! - Your small pets okay – fish, bird, reptile
- Private bedroom 10x11 partially furnished (as wanted).
- Common space – fully stocked kitchen with dish washer & GAS stove!
LOTS of garden space available!! Do you love to get your hands in the dirt?
Month to Month – long term rental preferred.
- Non-smoker preferred, light drinking.
~ Jamie - 756-9919 or email yazzymon@netzero.com
COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE TO CARE
Help take care of the planet by lending and
borrowing items from one another on our road to
sustainability. If you have an item that a
Columbia neighbor can borrow, please send your
name, item(s) and phone number to Jill,
jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
CNA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the association is easy! Dues are $10 per
calendar year and support the paper newsletter
that goes to every single house in the
neighborhood, and other activities as well. Send
your name, address, phone, and email address with
a check for dues to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA WEBSITE
You can check old Updates on the CNA Website.
Updates are posted by Gina Gobo, who designed the
site (thank you Gina!). CNA board member contacts
are there. The paper newsletter is also posted
there in full splendor. And now, a list of
businesses that will give discounts to members of
the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also
listed! Contact jdheritage@comcast.net to add
yours. To join the association costs only $10 per
year, and discount listings are free to members.
www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's also a CNA interactive Facebook list now,
though you have to be registered with Facebook to
use it. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165
I found a bike on the sidewalk this morning. It is not the Raleigh
you have posted as stolen. If anyone is missing a bike, they can call
me to identify it.
Zip Jelino
734-0157
Williams Street
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CONTENTS
Alert: Bee Swarm
Events
Scottish Dancing At Elizabeth Park
Music Circle
Elizabeth Park Concerts
4th Of July Picnic
Blood Drive
House Concert: Sax
CNA Potluck
Issues
Semi Trucks On West Street
NW at I-5 Closure
Fireworks
Little Squalicum Park Closure For Clean-Up
Crime
Bicycle Stolen
Found
Car Key
Black Kitten
Wanted
Volunteers & Donations (Beds)
Services Offered
Lawn Mowing / Yard Care
House Cleaning
House Cleaning
Teen Childcare & Dog Walking
Dog Walking & Sitting
Teen Babysitting
Yard & Garden: Landscaping
Yard & Garden Care
Local Fresh Flowers By Bike
Cottage Garden Bouquets
Food Delivery By Bike
Housing
Room For Rent
CNA
Share To Care
CNA Membership
CNA Website
CNA Facebook
ALERT! BEE SWARM
Just wanted to let you know that a HUGE swarm of bees flew out over
my yard this afternoon, heading down toward Henry and onward.
They sounded like a jet coming.
Suzanne Scala
Washington St
[Has anyone else seen them? We could let the bee
people know. Please keep an eye out! Thanks, Suzanne.]
EVENTS
SCOTTISH DANCING AT ELIZABETH PARK
Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers will be
dancing in Elizabeth Park (at the gazebo) every
Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM June 15 to
August 10. All dances are taught, with easy
dances for non-dancers. No partner required. An
evening of great music and dancing for the whole family.
More info:Jon Roney 933-1779 or 734-8852.
MUSIC CIRCLE
Wed June 30, 7:30 PM Roeder Home, Free
We get together & sing and play. It's a great
place to meet fellow musicians. There has been
some particularly wonderful music lately. YOU
are welcome!!! The Roeder Home is at 2600 Sunset, at Broadway.
Call Fl!p for more info: 671-4511
ELIZABETH PARK CONCERTS
Here is the summer line-up for Thursday evening 6 PM free concerts all summer.
7/1 Amber Darland -Local folk/pop/rock singer-songwriter
7/8 Deadwood Revival - Unforgettable Hillbilly Jam-Grass Music
7/15 Juba Marimba - Rhythmical Instrumental African Dancing Band
7/22 bandZandt - Classic rock laced with
shots of jazz and blues, just right
for dancing!
7/29 Barnum Jack - High-Energy, Old-Time
8/5 Septembers End -Country,Rock, Blues, and Original tunes
8/12 Dana Lyons -The Cows with Guns Guy
8/19 Dagwoods -Blues,Rock, to straight up Pop
8/26 Stirred Not Shaken -Swinging Music-Passionate Vocals
4TH OF JULY PICNIC
Thank GOODNESS someone has stepped forward to
coordinate this precious neighborhood
event!!! It is GOING to
happen!!!! Yipppeeee! Contact Wendy Blum to
volunteer to help, please. Thank you, Wendy!!!!
920-2145
makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
BLOOD DRIVE
Blood Drive at Immanuel Bible Church
Immanuel’s summer blood drive is scheduled for
Monday, July 5, from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. We
schedule the drives close to a holiday weekend,
since those are times of greater pressure on the
blood supply. You are welcome to just drop in to
donate blood, although it would be helpful for
the blood center staff if you scheduled an
appointment. Please call Immanuel at 733-0672 or
email at info@ibcchurch.org and the office staff
will put you in touch with the blood drive organizers.
Autumn Cole at the church
Lynn & North Streets
HOUSE CONCERT: SAX
On Sunday, July 11th, Dick McClenahan and Meg
Jacobson will open their house for a recital
presented by saxophonist, Jeff Siegfried. Jeff
is back in Bellingham after his third year
studying music in Tempe, Arizona. Jeff
specializes in concert saxophone, exploring the
classical capabilities of an instrument most
often heard in a jazz setting. He has performed
in concert throughout the Phoenix area and has
travelled the United States participating in
contests and conferences, most recently ranking
second among undergraduates in the North American
Saxophone Alliance's biennial solo
competition. You may have heard him perform
Pierre-Max Dubois's 'Concerto for Saxophone and
Orchestra' with the Mount Baker Youth Symphony
several years ago. Later this summer, he'll
leave to continue his studies in Gap and Poitiers, France.
The recital will be held at Dick and Meg's house,
2714 Lynn Street, Sunday, July 11th at 3:00 p.m.
and will be followed by a reception. The recital
will be presented without charge, although
donations are greatly appreciated to help Jeff
finance his study in France. Space is
limited. Please RSVP with Dick and Meg mccjac@comcast.net to reserve a seat.
Dick McClenahan
Meg Jacobson
Lynn Street
CNA NEIGHBORHOOD POTLUCK
Monday, July 26 from 5-8 PM at Elizabeth Park.
Set-up at 5; potluck starting at 6; music &
dancing (The Walrus) from 7 - 9. More details
later, but mark your calendar now!
NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES
SEMI TRUCKS ON WEST ST
I'm wondering if there is any potential for the
City or the Neighborhood Association to put a
sign down on Squalicum. I come up West on a
semi-regular basis and have noticed that the "no
large trucks" sign doesn't appear (or is at least
not obvious) until you're fully turned on to West
Street. As someone who, on occasion, drives a
large rig (truck and stock trailer) I never ever
want to end up with that rig on a street like
West - I can't imagine what it would be like with
a big truck. But once you're on West, there's no
way off. Doesn't it seem like a clear solution
would be significant and clear signage down on
Squalicum? Especially if it costs us $1000 every
time the marker is taken out? Rather than
continuing to have this as an ongoing issue, some
adequate signage down on Squalicum seems in
order. I have to say, I don't fault the truckers
on this one - this falls to the City, and once
the trucks are on the road, there's no way to go
but up the hill and through our neighborhood. We
need good (and very large signs) at all ends of the neighborhood.
Best,
Allison Aurand
Eldridge Ave
[Hi Allison -
Absolutely! We've been trying to get Public Works
to move the sign and add appropriate signage at
the foot of the the hill for over a year. I
just talked with Jack Weiss, city council, and
he's also going to try to push Public Works
towards getting the job done. One neighbor
suggested painting No Trucks on the road in the
left-hand turn lane on Squalicum, and we're
pushing for that too. On the other hand, we also
get regular trespassers who have driven past
multiple signs, semi-cab high, to get in off Lynn
Street or up from Eldridge. Drivers are busy
with their GPS and ignoring signs. Both trucks
this week were heading DOWN West Street from
above. I still think it behooves the City to do all it can. - love/Fl!p]
NORTHWEST I-5 CLOSURE
Starting Monday, June 21, the northbound I-5 on
ramp at Northwest Avenue (I-5 milepost 257)
closes for two weeks for construction as part of
the pedestrian and bicycle improvements
project. Now is a good time to start planning
alternate routes around the closure.
Crews will work Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. to
facilitate construction of the new road through
varied elevation changes. Both north and
southbound traffic on Northwest will remain open
and directed by flaggers through the construction
zone. To access I-5 northbound, motorists will be directed to Bakerview Road.
For two weeks following this closure, Northwest
Avenue will be closed from the northbound on-ramp
to the southbound off-ramp. Signed detour routes
will be in place with local access only, however
the City of Bellingham is requesting that those
familiar with the area plan out their alternate
routes now. Drivers can expect delays and are
advised to find alternate routes around.
Construction will continue through the summer
with the work substantially completed when the road reopens.
“The closures arrive next week and drivers need
to be ready,” said Project Engineer Mark
Handzlik. “The last thing we want are morning
commuters caught by surprise and showing up late
for work because they weren’t ready for the closures.”
The city knows the closure will be an
inconvenience for drivers and bicyclists, but
says this is the fastest and safest way to continue the construction.
FIREWORKS
Stay Safe and Legal this 4th of July!
The Fourth of July has been a time of celebration
in our Nation’s history for the last 233
years. Fireworks have been a part of that
celebration. Sadly, every year, fireworks cause
injury and damage casting a sad reminder to their
inherent danger. Nearly 50% of the injuries
reported are typically to children under the age of 14.
As the Fourth of July celebration draws near, the
Bellingham Police and Fire Department would like
to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to
have a safe and legal celebration. The
Bellingham Municipal Code permits the use of
legal firework on the 4th of July between the
hours of 9:00 a.m until 12:00 midnight. For
safety tips, please follow this link to the
Washington State Patrol fireworks safety
document. For more information concerning
firework safety please contact the Bellingham
Fire Department Life Safety Division at (360)778-8420.
Possession of illegal fireworks anytime in the
City of Bellingham is a misdemeanor crime.
Illegal fireworks are; any firecrackers,
skyrockets, salutes, chasers and bottle
rockets. Anyone caught in possession of illegal
fireworks within the Bellingham City limit is
subject to arrest and the illegal fireworks will be impounded.
To report illegal fireworks in the City of
Bellingham, please call 911. The report will be
investigated as call load permits.
Celebrate Legally:
Use fireworks only in legal locations.
Fireworks are prohibited in the City of
Bellingham and Sudden Valley except on the 4th of July.
Fireworks are prohibited in any forest, brush, range, or grain areas.
Fireworks are prohibited in all City, County, and State Parks.
Use only fireworks sold at state licensed
fireworks stands. Illegal fireworks are subject
to immediate confiscation and possible criminal
charges. Use fireworks only during the legal times:
June 28th between 12 noon and 11:00 p.m.
June 29th through July 3rd between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
July 4th between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight
July 5th between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Celebrate Safely:Be Prepared… before you light
fireworks.Use legal fireworks, available at
licensed outlets. Store fireworks out of
children’s reach. Keep pets safe
indoors. Always keep water handy.Be Safe…
when lighting fireworks Only adults should light
fireworks.Use outdoors only.Do not throw fireworks or hold in your hand.
Protect your eyes. Light one firework at a time and move away quickly.
Never relight a “dud”.
Be Responsible… after you finish
Soak used fireworks in water.
Be considerate – clean up used fireworks.
Keep matches and lighters away from children.
Contact: Warner Webb Whatcom County Fire Marshal 676-6907
LITTLE SQUALICUM CLOSURE FOR CLEAN-UP SCHEDULED
The City has received a project update and
preliminary design documents from the EPA, which
also included their schedule for implementing the
cleanup action at the Creek site.
Here is the preliminary schedule as provided by the EPA:
Pre-Final Design completed July 30, 2010
Review & approve Pre-Final Design by USEPA, COB,
Whatcom County, and Oeser August 5
COB officially closes Little Squalicum Park;
Oeser begins Pre-Construction Work August 9
Final Design completed August 13
Notice to Proceed with construction August 18
Oeser begins Construction August 19
This schedule is preliminary. No agreements have
been signed and no legal orders have been issued.
If you have any questions about the project,
please contact the EPA project manager Howard Orlean, 206-553-2851.
CRIME
BICYCLE STOLEN
6/22 A '60s-ish vintage Rayleigh bicycle, black
in color, was stolen last night from the 2200 block of Jefferson St.
Jenny Woods
Jaeger Street
FOUND
FOUND: CAR KEY
Found Toyota car key on Connecticut and Park St.
Contact Mardi to claim 715-1676.
Mardi Solomon
Walnut Street
KITTEN
A young black cat with white feet has been
hanging around our Jaeger/Washington street
neighborhood off and on over the last 3
weeks. It is pathetically desperate, hungry,
skinny, filthy, with a loud meow, wants human
affection so must have had it, but is afraid. It
keeps trying to come into our house. My 3 cats
are quite afraid of it. I am afraid it must have
been abandoned. I will wait for a response for
a few more days and then try to figure out what
to do with it...as it obviously needs medical
attention. Send me an email if you know something about this poor creature.
--
Kathy Rice
734-2224
kitkatkatz@gmail.com
Jaeger St
WANTED
VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS, ESPECIALLY BEDS
New program: House 2 Home Network. With summer
here, we had some fall-off with volunteers and we
could use help in getting furniture donations to
formerly homeless, recently housed families.
Ideally we're looking for people with trucks or
SUVs, but really anyone can help out. It's a
very flexible volunteer opportunity time-wise and
people can actually meet the folks they are
helping. Also, we are seeking furniture
donations. We have almost 50 requests for beds alone.
For more info: http://www.whatcomvolunteer.org/programs/house-2-home-network/
Thanks,
Dan Hammill
DanH@whatcomvolunteer.org
SERVICES OFFERED
LAWN MOWING / YARD CARE
Forrest Blair
West Street
671-2518
HOUSE CLEANING
Lori Worke
Williams Street
360 647 0084 Home
360 739 1691 Cell
HOUSE CLEANING
Veronica Rivas-Bach
veronicarivasbach@yahoo.com or call (360)306-8086.
TEEN CHILD CARE & DOG WALKING
Contact parents' e-mail jenmcquaide@comcast.net, or call (360)-319-5323.
[For teens who post Work Wanted notices, I ask
that people contact their parents.]
DOG WALKING & SITTING
Hi this is Wendy Blum with Dharma Dogs. I have an
offleash dog hiking business that many Columbia
neighbors use. I wanted to let folks know that I
also do pet sitting and in house boarding for
Columbia folks who are in need and traveling this
summer. I have great rates and excellent
references. Call me at 920-2145 or email at makeitblum4@yahoo.com
Wendy Blum
Elizabeth Street
TEEN BABYSITTING
c/o Marla Bronstein
676-1808
Broadway
YARD & GARDEN: LANDSCAPING
Maryliz von Krusenstiern
Henry Street
360-393-1413
hesitationblues@hotmail.com
YARD & GARDEN CARE
Analeise Volpe
714-8596
Jaeger St
marian_analeisev@hotmail.com.
LOCAL FRESH FLOWERS BY BIKE
Xan Johnson
Eldridge Ave
bluebellegardens@gmail.com
FRESH BOUQUETS
Cottage garden bouquets....reasonable rates...no
sprays etc....dahlias will be coming on
soon.....lots of variety now, all flowers grown
with love and intention....my garden is open for viewing....call 647-8654...
Jasmin Leipa
E Maplewood
FOOD DELIVERY BY BIKE
Amanda Werchen
Cherry Street
amanda@abhost.us
HOUSING
ROOM TO RENT
Room to rent on Jaeger St. Join 3 others (who
are seldom home) and 2 smiling cats for the
summer. Possible winter lease if all works out
well. Organic garden, beautiful yard, near bus
line; wi fi and utilities included; washer/dryer
on premises; terrific neighbors! $375. Contact Jason at 441-5170.
Elizabeth Harris
COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SHARE TO CARE
Help take care of the planet by lending and
borrowing items from one another on our road to
sustainability. If you have an item that a
Columbia neighbor can borrow, please send your
name, item(s) and phone number to Jill,
jillmw@oz.net. Questions call: 201-3093.
Check our website listings!
http://www.northernneighbors.org/sharetocare.html
CNA MEMBERSHIP
Joining the association is easy! Dues are $10 per
calendar year and support the paper newsletter
that goes to every single house in the
neighborhood, and other activities as well. Send
your name, address, phone, and email address with
a check for dues to: CNA, P.O. Box 921, Bellingham, WA 98227
CNA WEBSITE
You can check old Updates on the CNA Website.
Updates are posted by Gina Gobo, who designed the
site (thank you Gina!). CNA board member contacts
are there. The paper newsletter is also posted
there in full splendor. And now, a list of
businesses that will give discounts to members of
the Columbia Neighborhood Association is also
listed! Contact jdheritage@comcast.net to add
yours. To join the association costs only $10 per
year, and discount listings are free to members.
www.NorthernNeighbors.org
FACEBOOK
There's also a CNA interactive Facebook list now,
though you have to be registered with Facebook to
use it. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=67147065165 June 16, 2010
(click here to go back to top)CONTENTS
Events
Music Circle Tonight
TES Neighborhood Garage Sale
Scottish Dancing At Elizabeth Park
Plant Sale
Elizabeth Park Concerts
CNA Potluck
National Night Out Against Crime
House Concert: Jean Mann
House Concert: Jeff Siegfried
Issues
Semi Trucks On West
Share The Road... & The Rules
Mural? Chalk Art?
Crack Sealing
Crime
Found Bike
St Paul's Climbers
Theft in Alley and Front Porch
Fund Raisers
Yard Sale
Freebies
Firewood
For Sale
Gravel
Loom
Wanted
Temporary Household Help
Exercise Buddy
Services Offered
House Cleaning
House Cleaning
Teen Childcare & Dog Walking
Teen Babysitting
Yard & Garden: Landscaping
Yard & Garden Care
Local Fresh Flowers By Bike
Food Delivery By Bike
Circus Arts & Nature Visits
Housing
2525 West
CNA
Share To Care
CNA Membership
CNA Website
CNA Facebook
EVENTS
MUSIC CIRCLE TONIGHT
TONIGHT, Wed June 16, 7:30 PM Roeder Home, Free
We get together & sing and play. It's a great
place to meet fellow musicians. You're welcome!!!
TES NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE
[Last day to register!]
The Eldridge Society will have the annual
neighborhood garage sale Saturday June 19th from
10:00am to 3:00pm. Anyone interested in
participating can call Jani Adderly at 714-1471.
There is a $5.00 donation to The Eldridge Society
to be on the map. We will have an ad in the
Bellingham Herald plus have maps available to
hand out. Hope to have a great turn out! The
last day to