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Thousands before making ill-advised statements. As I re- 17: Comix Barb Murdoch of those studies demonstrate the damage done call, there were “scientists” hired by the tobac- 18: Biz Briefs Letters by even 3G and 4G wireless technology, including co companies to cast doubt on the veracity of SEND LETTERS TO LETTERS@ the effects of EMF and RF radio frequency radia- health impacts, just as we are now seeing with 19: Waste not, want not CASCADIAWEEKLY.COM tion on pollinators and birds. telecoms and 4G/5G antennae. What is becoming The “Stop 5G Bellingham” Facebook page has more evident is the connection with the mili- 435 members, some of whom are public offi- tary-industrial complex and the militarization CASCADIA WEEKLY cials like PUD commissioner Atul Deshmane and of space, consistent with Biden’s newly released THE GRISTLE P.04 + RED CARPET READ-ALIKES P.10 + BIZ BRIEFS P.18 c a s c a d i a REPORTING FROM THE HEART OF CASCADIA one Bellingham City Council member. These are Pentagon budget increase. ©2021 CASCADIA WEEKLY (ISSN 1931-3292) is published each Wednesday by WHATCOM SKAGIT SURROUNDING AREAS 2 * * 04-14-2021 ISSUE 5 V.16 Cascadia Newspaper Company LLC. Direct all correspondence to: Cascadia not anti-vaxxers (though there are a few vac- —Dianne Foster, Bellingham Weekly PO Box 2833 Bellingham WA 98227-2833 | Phone/Fax: 360.647.8200 [email protected] cine skeptics, not out of proportion to the gen- Though Cascadia Weekly is distributed free, please take just one copy. Cascadia Weekly may be distributed only by authorized distributors. Any person removing eral population). As a leader of the local 5G and I realize there are people in our community papers in bulk from our distribution points risks prosecution SUBMISSIONS: Cascadia Weekly welcomes freelance submissions. Send material SpaceX Global protest, I can attest that I am who are concerned by technological change and to either the News Editor or A&E Editor. 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Unfortunately, we COVER: “Fiesta which features Atul, Jon Humphrey, and Dr. Linda do not advance the discussion by saying others Tarascan” painting by Jesus Guillén Goggins of SeaMar clinic who discuss nonionizing concerns are “malarkey.” It is harder and more radiation effects on human health. The current important to engage. lawsuit by Environmental Health Trust versus the In the case of electromagnetic emissions and their cumulative impact on living sys- tems, the needed work has not been done. Our FCC and telecom industry has failed COMMUNITY to do the work. So local governments are APRIL 14-17 having to adapt and problem-solve with LEGACY OF HOPE: Animals as Natural Therapy almost no support. will host its annual “Legacy of Hope Gala and To some extent the correct analogy to Auction” fundraiser at a virtual event taking 5G is glyphosate, Monsanto, and the USDA. place at 7pm Sat., April 17. Expect stories from There are some claims against glyphosate the barnyard, surprise giveaways and an incred- ible online auction. The auction opens for perusal that are over-reaching and there is also the Wed., April 14, and has more than 100 items. concern over glyphosate cumulative im- Funds raised will be used to support ANT’s pro- 19 pact as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, che- grams involving youth, veterans and the therapy animals who offer them hope and healing. Entry lator, as well as herbicide. In general, our FOOD industry often launches products without to the virtual event is free. WWW.ANIMALSASNATURAL complete consideration of their co-effects. THERAPY.ORG/GALA2021/ For sure wireless communications deliv- 15 ers information, but what are its co-ef- APRIL 16-18 TIPTOE THROUGH TREASURES: Peruse fects? Subsequent research is showing that B-BOARD that living cells also respond to the signals collectibles, vintage treasures, furniture, dishes, crystal, home decor and housewares from wireless and these signals even cause the Skagit County Historical Museum has been 14 oxidative stress (disease susceptibility). collecting when you reserve a spot to attend the first weekend of a “Tiptoe Through the Reasonable people should be concerned FILM with growing evidence of these relatively Treasures” sale taking place from 9am-4pm newly discovered mechanisms (e.g. voltage Friday through Sunday in Mount Vernon at 12 Skagit City School, 17508 Moore Rd. One-hour gated calcium channels). sessions for up to six people will be available. Almost the entire defense of wireless Fees are $10 per person. MUSIC is based on decades-old research that is WWW.SKAGITCOUNTY.NET/MUSEUM based on a living cell being like a “re- 11 sistor.” However, almost all the body of SKAGIT SCAVENGER HUNT: Individuals and teams can participate in COVID-safe activities ART concern is based on a more realistic as- and challenges during the Great Skagit Scavenger IS CLOSER sessment of the living cell modeled as a Hunt taking place April 16-18. Participants will 10 THAN YOU complex system of resistors, capacitors, have the opportunity to earn points, win prizes and donate money to a good cause—Skagit WINNING THINK! inductors, switches, reactors, plants, etc. I am familiar with modeling complex dy- Women in Business scholarships for local women WORDS who have experienced a break in their education. namic systems, by the way. Entry is $15-$30. Registration closes at midnight 6 —Atul Deshmane, Bellingham on Thurs., April 15. RED RIVER WWW.SKAGITWOMENIN CLUBHOUSE BUSINESS.COM HELP CHILDREN THRIVE CURRENTS A heartfelt thank you to Senators Patty Triple-decker with turkey, APRIL 17-18 cheddar, applewood smoked 4 Murray and Maria Cantwell and Represen- GREEN HOME TOURS: Sustainable Connec- bacon, lettuce, tomato and tatives Rick Larsen and Suzan Delbene for tions’ first virtual Green Home Tours & Talks mayonnaise on toasted sourdough. takes place Saturday and Sunday on Zoom. VIEWS voting to pass the important supplemental Served daily $11.95 package with $10.8 billion for the interna- Attendees at the online event can take virtual 2 2 tional response to COVID-19 to help with tours of six green homes in Bellingham and beyond, sign up for as many as 10 interactive MAIL MAIL relief for our brothers and sisters in dire workshop sessions, get a local business direc- straits around the world. tory of contractors ready to help with your The World Bank estimates that there could next project, and win prizes.