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7 Cascadia Weekly #2.10 03.07.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | ViewsVIEWS 6-7 6-7 | Currents 8-12 | Get Out 13 | Words & Community 14-15 | On Stage 16 | Art 17 | Music 18-21 | Film 22-25 | Classifi eds 26-30 | Food 31 8 Cascadia Weekly #2.10 03.07.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | CURRENTSCurrents 8-12 8-12 | Get Out 13 | Words & Community 14-15 | On Stage 16 | Art 17 | Music 18-21 | Film 22-25 | Classifi eds 26-30 | Food 31 BY TIMJOHNSON notes that Canadians account for about 32 percent of visitors in visitors of 32 percent about for account Canadians that notes hard. especially pinch the feel could tourism, nadian onCa- dependant like Whatcom, particularly communities border But states. 38 for partner trading export top is the Canada lion. $1.7 some economy bil- Canadian andthe million, $800 economy 2008. January by implemented be to plan the requires statute The States. United the into entrance seeking upon identity, another verifi or apassport, require to aplan andimplement develop State, of Secretary the with inconsultation Security, Homeland of Secretary the that a mandate isWHTI, provisions its Among Act. Prevention border—and it,” address to we need Oplingernorthern predicted. the along problems andeconomic social substantial cause to going month. last capital nation’s the recently to offi County reported border. Oplinger the at requirement apassport of effects economic law. that to scrutiny additional bring to Oplinger, Ken working are President andIndustry merce Com- of Chamber Bellingham/Whatcom including associations, and businesses of coalition anational delayed, been has (WHTI) revenues. inlost millions area ing this cost- andtourism, trade of patterns long-established disrupt could measures security border new the fear andeconomists leaders ness busi- Whistler, to jaunt onone’s ski effect achilling have may that tors alike—to show passports at WHTI. for U.S. points ofIF YOU entry. And while could bemajor hiton economy New border requirements John Cooper, president of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Tourism County Whatcom Bellingham of John Cooper, president U.S. the cost could WHTI of implementation that are Estimates andTerrorism Reform Intelligence the passed Congress In 2004, is implemented andbeing written iscurrently it as WHTI “The The group is trying to create awareness of the potentially harmful harmful potentially the of awareness create to istrying group The Travel Initiative Hemisphere Western the of roll-out the While andvisi- travelers—citizens require will initiative federal A new thought getting into Canada was a headache before, wait wait before, aheadache was Canada into getting thought able and secure document which can ensure a person’s aperson’s ensure can which document andsecure able currents news news cials about his lobbying efforts in efforts lobbying his about cials commentary commentary briefs

Illustration by Tom Hachtman/inxart.com cution fee, for a total of $97. of atotal That for fee, cution exe- a$30 surcharge, plus security a$12 “plus $55,” said, Oplinger abarrier. be alone. week last calls million one handled they reported states, 11 for different passports processes which Agency, Passport Seattle swamped processing agencies. The Caribbean—have or the Mexico, Canada, States, United the between ﬂ travelers for ineffect already alone.” County Whatcom be 74,000 passport requests from year of this will there requirement, ﬁ inthe apassport get them of half if passports, don’thave who residents County cent ofWhatcom per- 80 other the “For a passport. process to weeks eight to six takes it noting in Canada,” said, Oplinger number isasimilar andthere port, apass- have States United in the said. Cooper workforce, cal lo- the of 6percent make upabout Travel andtourism taxes. and local in state million $29 about erating $396 spent million, gen- County velopment, visitors to Whatcom munity, Trade and Economic De- Com- of Dept. state the by leased Canadian. are shoppers Fair Bellis of 20percent Approximately winter. inthe and19 summer percent the

Total Passengers, Ped, & Crew “The current passport fee is also may apassport of cost The requirement— passport new The “Only 15 to 20 percent of people re- study a2006 to According of the Canadian dollar. After 9/11, border crossings remain at record lows despite a strong exchange rate. rate. exchange astrong despite lows record at remain 9/11, crossings border After dollar. Canadian the of traffi Canadian between relationship former the illustrates Graph 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000 1,800,000 2,000,000 2,200,000 2,400,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1990 Southbound Border Crossings Southbound ying rst Average Exchange Rate Exchange Average U.S. border. U.S. at the requirements new security a business that’s been hit hard by JuanCruises, San ofVictoria owner Schmidt, Drew said Buffalo,” to Bellingham border, from northern graph). ings (see combined to decrease border cross- measuresrity since 9/11 that have secu- federal of inaseries another border,” the along noted. Oplinger ing increase will passports security onhowrequir- orCongress tration adminis- Bush the from planation month. this D.C. later in conference aspecial hold will 300,000 border-related businesses, about represents which coalition, The ment of Homeland Security. andDepart- Department State the offi congressional 200 than more to message its (BESTT)—took Trade andTourism Security, nomic Eco- for group—Business the trip, offi elected with talk to Mich., andBellingham troit, N.Y., Buffalo, from commerce De- of chambers by headed sociations andas- businesses of coalition a of D.C., part as Washington, to passports.” for pay to just economy our of out sucked couldCounty have $7.2 million Whatcom alone, one inmeans year “The effects are already being felt felt being already are effects “The the across all concern “There’s isjust requirement passport The ex- any if little been has “There Oplinger traveled In February, the During cials. Data courtesy Western Washington University Center for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) Research Business and Economics for Center University Washington Western courtesy Data c at the Blaine Port of Entry and the relative strength strength relative andthe Entry of Port Blaine the c at

ces, ces, Sept. 11, 2001 11, Sept. percent in 2004, wi in 2004, percent 20 down was service his through Victoria.” to traveling even from ing away shy- are people So one. get to have have a passport now, or when to have they whether they know don’t “People said. Schmidt years,” of couple last the over company our by make this country any more secure, secure, more any country make this would crossings border for a passport howrequiring clear not was it noted Periwal week. this College Fairhaven at Relations” andU.S.-Canadian tion Coopera- on“Regional a presentation delivered Washington, of University the at Studies inCanadian scholar won’t come Bellingham.” to they chance isagood there Victoria, goto to don’twant they “If advance. in don’tmakeplans who country the around from travelers many the about he He concerned is said most cruise. come to and American are 95 percent about Bellingham Canada. into travel to go easily nolonger can who country on theby tourists from elsewhere travel in are spontanenous losses in the biggest ofthe some noting said, is,” Schmidt problem the where that’s directly us tells up, which where, has there been and travel andelse- Harbor Friday like places decline year. last Schmidt said travel to Canada Canada to travel said Schmidt Sukumar Periwal, a Fulbright aFulbright Periwal, Sukumar said Schmidt customers, his Of to routes domestic run “We th a10 th percent 2007 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.95

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Illustration by Jesse Kinsman. Illustration is an artistic representation representation is an artistic Illustration by Kinsman. Jesse Illustration with the new standards. standards. new the with their Homeland grants to comply Security be allowed to use as much as 20 percent of Chertoff said last week that.” addresses bill “This that states (D-Seattle). Murray Ed Sen. state said tag,” would yet. provided been has aid federal No act. the implement 2009-2011 to in and$93.4 million years two next the over $96.7 million cost would it estimated budgets.” state gut anddoesn’t vacy pri- individual violate doesn’t that in away work with us to bolster to DHSisready that sign animportant “It’s homeland security Cantwell said in right,” jobdone the get to need they atime news release last week. way. inacost-effective comply to time little too states giving was department the should sitbackandallowthe Homeland Security Secretary Michael Secretary Homeland Security price the about concerns huge have “We had Licensing of Department state The the states gives that isavictory “This The new deadline is Dec. 31, 2009. complying withthislaw.We “We certainlydon’twantto be attheheadofpack commentary commentary discussion toproceed.” —Sen. DanSwecker briefs Fuzz Buzz Special Report: Gulp &Blow Shari’s Restaurant on the onthe Restaurant Shari’s $17.87a meal totaling at On Feb. 4, Mission. Lighthouse the at home his to alift him gave and him cited Johnson Offi inBellingham.” rants restau- at various conduct engaged has in such suspect in the past three days that the time fourth the least at was Offi $15.54 bill. the pay to money have not did he waitress the told then L.E. L.E. Road. graph onTele- Restaurant Denny’s at juice orange of glasses washed back with three large wings BBQ of snack night late On Feb. 5, Mission. house histo home at Light- the mailed was “Yes.” Acitation it. L.E. L.E. reportedly said, mealthe he before ordered for pay to money have not asked if L.E. L.E. knew he did “no.” said, edly Offi meal and L.E. L.E. report- the for pay to arrangements make could L.E. L.E. if asked Offi house. friend’s said he’d left his wallet reportedly L.E. L.E. and rived at a Offi meal. the for pay to money no had he owner the told then He trict. Dis- Fountain in the taurant Res- EZs Speak at drink soft a and tea pie, pecan beans, baby backsavory baked ribs, of lunch ahearty enjoyed jail, the 39-year-old L.E. L.E. being released from On Feb. 19, fi across offenses for dine-&-dash warrants ing outstanding townleft trail- have may he ing to speculation Judge Michael Bobbink, lead- Court Municipal Bellingham of in front arraignment for Little Eagle failed to appear On March 5, ve states. states. ve “This notes Johnson cer L.E. L.E. enjoyed a L.E. L.E. enjoyed after after ar- Dante cer Lee Edward cer Dante cer cer Dante cer cer paid for their meals. meals. their for paid returned to the restaurant and food they’d eaten. They later for paying without Denny’s left On Feb. 20, consumeto again. jail from released eventually He was Applebee’s at Sunset. IHOP, at and meals Denny’s, where he’d enjoyed earlier stemmingfrom dine-&-dash incidents warrants outstanding tiple Jail on mul- County Whatcom him booked Leighton into back Station. Shell Alger the at Offi ham Police tointo of the Belling- custody 2003, him transferred Police non Ver- Mount County, in Skagit gested a bellyful of L.E. L.E. On Jan. 10, so.”guess “I said, reportedly L.E. L.E. it. ordered he when meal the for pay to money have not did he L.E. L.E. and if asked he knew Offi Police $13.29. of bill Bellingham the pay not could and car friend’s in a hisager wallet he’s left man- the told he Afterward onSamish. ofPancakes House International the at juice ange or- and coffee tea, iced cakes, late-night breakfast of pan- On Feb. 2, in acab. he’dbut said his wallet lost not remember going there, later, L.E. L.E. said he did cops.” She the call and ahead “Go said, reportedly he Then afriend. with wallet his left pay, he told the waitress he’d Guide. When to it came time tioned about the incident incident the about tioned $16.50 When ques- bill. did. He waited for Offi for Hewaited did. left withoutleft paying the on the Guide, then on the Draft at Boston Pizza Pizza at Boston Draft Dearborn to arrive. to Dearborn of Miller Genuineof Miller glasses six pounded On Feb. 3, cer Hart contacted contacted Hart cer L.E. L.E. enjoyed a after having in- having after two customers customers two cr Leighton cer L.E. L.E. cer mane, a former employee of the Ford Ford the of employee aformer mane, Desh- Atul by in2004 founded was company The Vernon. inMount based adistributor Fuels, Energy Whole from biodiesel its acquires portation process. in the year a fuel of 70,000 gallons burning school, andfrom to students 2,200 The fl B20 mixture. new onthe run will which of 40 buses, 50 about of sists fi ef- most B20 isthe The fridge. in the oil vegetable of abottle putting like It 45 be would below work degrees. summer,” Clute said. “But it won’t diesel every mixture. this accept can engine and B20, as to referred is which petrol-diesel, percent and 80 to a that fuel is 20 percent bio-fuel fl andthe cess, asuc- deemed was trial the well, ran bus The B99). as (known biodiesel of blend ona99percent bus school mer sum- one run to program gan apilot be- Clute, Darrell Transportation, of from petrol-diesel to biodiesel. schoolWashington buses its to switch in district school second only the become has summer, Ferndale last run causing harm to the economy. concerns can be addressed without security sues,” noting said, Oplinger is- onterrorism weak look make them might that doanything to reticent are Congress of members most ing isthat hesaid. government,” of levels lower by issued those than of governmentels are more secure lev- higher by issued documents that certifi birth your rules. current under border the at identity of proof as accepted ing birth certifi on based issued are passports since Passports, A FOLLOWING Schools Veg Out Ferndale cient we can take.” can we cient BY ELLENEXACTO The Ferndale Department of Trans- Department Ferndale The schoolThe Ferndale fl bus inthe good 100 (B99) works “The Director Ferndale’s In Juneof2006, “The biggest problem we are hav- are we problem biggest “The thinking of trap the into fall “We as good isonlyas passport “Your approximately delivers eet be- already are that cates eet has switched over over switched has eet cate,” Periwal said. Periwal cate,” from page9 successful test test successful eet con- insignifi etable sources can be used may seem Channel, Diesel said: mysterious death crossing the English his before In1912, shortly dust. coal and oil vegetable of potential in the interested keenly was he as biodiesel, fuels, non-petroleum with ing linked fi is It of diesel petroleum, fuel. byproduct been linked to fuel made 19th has century, ventor of late the from an oil somewhat nervous German engine in- in2003. gallons million 25 in1999 anestimated to gallons United States has gone from 500,000 inthe sold biodiesel of amount the years, Inrecent oil. vegetable cycled isre- bio-fuel of source primary Their Pacifi inthe available product other any to compared ity inqual- nowexceeds biodiesel their fi anew introduced since has company fi fuel clog to potential the had that precipitate white a milky issuing was biodiesel The importing. been had they biodiesel soy the of some with aproblem was there that warning atemporary issued company book. of shy, author the N.Polin- andOrion Company, Motor has decided the time isnow. time the decided has now.” are ucts prod- tar andthe oils mineral natural some as importance same of the time of course in[the] become perhaps believe andthey process ltering the local economy.” local the hurt really could it “Otherwise said. Schmidt out,” worked are problems the before effect into it putting not and right, isdone thing this ing sure employee. anew hire nesses busi- andwhen licenses ing driver’s issu- when documentation citizenship a passport.” eryone ev- get to project dollar a multi-billion need doesn’t that technology licenses, ondrivers already codes bar expanded the read can that technology shown technology,” Schmidt said. “We’ve been andnew documents new requiring that people already carry, rather than ID enhance would that program a pilot “The fact that fat oils from veg- the Diesel, Rudolph of name The It appears that the city of Ferndale Ferndale of city the that It appears “I think our biggest concern ismak- concern biggest our think “I for ask already governments State on work at already was “Washington In November of last year, the year, the last of InNovember tting that his name isnowbe- name his that tting cant today, but such oils may may oils such but today, cant A Biodiesel Hand- A Biodiesel c Northwest. 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THURSDAY 03. of trading in four years. infour trading of week worst the closing 120 points, other market. precipitated by a rout in onTuesday, 416 tumbled points Dow the proved 6-1, with ap- was measure emergency The ban. the supported evening previous the issue onthe spoke who or-so citizens dozen- the of one but All feet. square 75,000 than larger stores retail of tion in a dale decision head over traffi westbound I-90 the closure, during point Atone years. inadozen in Washington collision biggest the Pass, Snoqualmie snowfall waterfront. andthe Whatcom Lake Watts. cratic Party, in Iraq. war the of support his pester peaceEllen Murphy, activist against charges trespassing of ond set is free to continue moratorium. month to six- the against vote council lone Council Ward3, for candidacy his es BY TIMJOHNSON Wall Street As the state digs out from a heavy a heavy from out digs state the As Wal-Mart An unexpected and unseasonal andunseasonal An unexpected Demo- County Whatcom the of Chair Bellingham prosecutors drop the sec- 01. 28. c was backed up for 18miles. upfor backed c was Buchanan says his top issues are are issues histop says Buchanan Congressman RickLarsen By Friday the Dow will slip an- results ina results to join Bellingham andFern- join Bellingham to 07 07 temporary ban Whatcom CountyCouncil’s scratches its corporate corporate its scratches Barry Buchanan halfheartedly rallies after after rallies halfheartedly meaning the 70-year old old 70-year the meaning currently held by THAT WAS Sam Crawford 60-car pileup Bellingham City onconstruc- China’s stock , announc- ee about heavy heavy near near John the :: PASSAGES presently occupied by by occupied presently sioner KenMann McShane. CountyPlanningCommis- County Council on seat the wants he says ural ResourcesDepartment,BobKelly, county. the for treasurer job. Oliver, 39, the deputy ischief wants cil memberSteveOliver than nouncement an- her made she had nosooner but her, against run ever year. has one No the endof the at ends term current Her Cory 10 than hours. more for affected are fi Verizon’s of one severing inEverett, pole utility a hits Acar county. the of areas some knocks outknocks a weather-related accident snowfall, JOE 1907-2007 DIAMOND, mond died at home in his sleep Saturday, three days before his 100th birthday. 100th his before days three Saturday, sleep inhis home at mond died an complexes storage marinas, buildings, ment offi 200 than more with along andCanada, states in eight facilities The head of the the of head The Whatcom CountyTreasurerBarbara news news says she will not seek a sixth term. term. asixth seek not will she says ber optic lines. Eight towers towers Eight lines. optic ber Verizon Wireless currently held by says he wants the seat seat the wants he says commentary commentary Nooksack Tribe’sNat- Ferndale CityCoun- business, operating more than 1,000 parking lots and other andother lots parking 1,000 than more operating business, afamily remains Inc. country. Parking the Diamond around for collecting box age99.at aself-pay brother andhis Diamond devised parking fees dead Court—is Supreme U.S. the at case jor discrimination that eventually ama- argued who andlawyer magnate lot Diamond—parking became familiar Sam Crawford. announced he he announced Owner of a big chunk of downtown Bellingham, Josef “Joe” “Joe” Josef Bellingham, downtown of chunk abig of Owner service in service Whatcom Dan school as aprecaution. as school the closed Police complex. apartment in a nearby erupts violence domestic a after anhour about for down locked re-election. for run he’ll if yet cided heBellingham; hasn’t says Crawford de- of mayor for run to isleaving McShane transfer station opens for spring. for opens station transfer them. wants else on Supercenter Mart Corporation SATURDAY 01. FRIDAY 01. briefs d industrial parks. Relatives said Dia- said Relatives parks. d industrial Carl CozierElementarySchool Bellingham’s Bellingham’s drifter, ahomeless to Reduced 03. 02. 07 07 Clean Green Lummi land says they’ll build a ce buildings, apart- buildings, ce yard waste if no one Wal- is sphere. atmo- the entering from monoxide bon car- of pounds 3.5 than more million andprevented $909,000 of equivalence an saved purchases Bellingham’s bulbs. ofthe sales tracks that organization an Defense, Environmental to cording purchased more of them per-capita, ac- bulbs compact buying for expand beyondalso the size limit. may inFerndale already Astore allowed. be still would example, for it, of in part store asmall with building farm a large meaning purposes, retail for buildings to onlyapplies ban the ensures guage that lan- adds council the Ina5-2 vote, feet. retail stores larger than 75,000 square three excused. and absent 41-4, senator one with passes measure The effect. into ments require- act’s the put to money federal received has state andthe citizens, or record-keepingcosts burdens on unreasonable place doesn’t mentation imple- the met, been have protections ID Act federal the implement to money spend to not state the directs that injured. was one No astop. to coming before amarker clipped wing andits runway the off skidded plane brakes lockedternational Airport. as it was landing. The clarifi will be sentenced in June. inJune. sentenced be will Plame’s identity of leak 2003 the into investigation agency’s in the FBI the to andlying perjury obstruction, Libby isconvicted dent Dick Cheney, I. a TUESDAY 03. MONDAY 03. SUNDAY 01. Bellingham #1 ranks Ferndale City Council City Ferndale Former chief of staff to Vice Presi- The weeks, many inas time second the For plane cracksup 04. 06. 05. e its es . No city in the United States has has States United inthe city . No state Senate unless privacy and security andsecurity privacy unless 07 07 07 six-month ban six-month CIA operative Valerie operative CIA to reporters. 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Holly 301 Gallery, Horse Blue the at 20 April happening show art cancer breast Light” the for to the “Reachingcontribute FORCALL ART: 650-6534. info: more For Gallery. Union gins at 8pm at WWU’s Viking tle-based at-risk youth, be- Seat- from works featuring tion for “Youth in Focus,” RECEPTION: YOUTH 8 MARCH THURS., Vergin’s “Green Power Inspira- Power Vergin’s “Green GALLERY: FRAMEWORKS 671-2305. info: more For St. W. 301 Holly lery, Gal- Horse Blue 26at March through shows Gallery” Horse Blue the with Travels “Past and 2007” Langedoc Countryside: BLUE HORSE: 393-7540. info: more For St. Commercial 1320 at Thurs.-Sat. and Tues. noon-5pm from public the to SEUM: RAILWAYBELLINGHAM MU- alliedarts.org or 676-8548 Cornwall Ave. For more info: 1416 Arts, Allied 31 at March “Membership through Show” ARTS: ALLLIED uncladart.com. or 629-4297 (360) info: more 16-18. For March display on be also will exhibit multi-artist The Ave. 102nd 27130 Center, wood’s Norgaard Floyd Cultural 10am-5pm2007 at Stan- from fi the of art UNCLAD: 10 -11MARCH EXHIBITS EVENTS The museum is open museum The Experience “the fi gure” at Unclad A reception for for Areception “The French Plan now Plan to View the Arecep- “Harvest- Sarah ne whatcommuseum.org. whatcommuseum.org. or 676-6981 info: more For St. 121Prospect Museum, com What- the at display on are Museum” Maryhill the from Treasures Nation First and Indian American of Design: ing Tradition” and “Heritage WHATOCOM MUSEUM: 733-8769. info: more For $3.50. is Admission St. pect 227Children’s Museum, Pros- Whatcom the at Sun. 12-5pm 10am-5pm Thurs.-Sat. and from open is Waterfront” the UM: MUSE- CHILDREN’S WHATCOM 650-3936 info: more For campus. WWU the on Gallery Western the 10 at March until display on ofGifts W.A. Jackson” are of Ghana,” Makers and “The the Kaleidoscope,” “Coffi GALLERY: WESTERN 733-6897. 2600 Sunset Dr. For more info: Home, Roeder the at 29 March through ishibit on display “Trees HOME: ROEDER of amre.us. or 738-3886 info: Life” more For is $2-$5. Admission painting St. 1312 Bay &Electricity, dio Ra- of Museum American the ex- at featured being currently is Age” exhibit of the Electrical MUSEUM: RADIO 4078 or museumofnwart.org. 466- (360) info: more For $2-$5. is Entry St. First 121S. Art, west at Conner’s of La Museum North- 8 April through display on are MONA: 647-5614 or mindport.org. info: more For St. 210 W. Holly Exhibits, Mindport 21at March through shows Possessions” gage The Paradox of Claim: EXHIBITS: MINDPORT 733-5361. info: more For 1415 Gallery, Douglas 13th St. Lucia 24 at March through seen be can Morgan Taylor ine Kather- E.V.and Wick, Nelson, Terry by ings and drawings DOUGLAS: LUCIA 752-3233. info: more For March. through hang will art 2711Gallery, St. Their Meridian 12 Import at March through Bly Adam and Christie Candice 12: IMPORT 647-9087. info: more For 1611 St. State N. Arts, print through Marchseen at Hand- paintings by Bev Edie can be paper and ink on rice drawings SHOW: HANDPRINT 650-1001. Cornwall Ave. For more info: March at through hang FrameWorks will tions” gallery, 1426 “By the Bay: Working on Working Bay: the “By “Range” and “CALIDO” and “CALIDO” “Range” Peruse works by works Peruse Sandra Lucke’s “The Dawn New paint- Oils, color “Through “Build- “Bag- n 17 Cascadia Weekly #2.10 | 03.07.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | Currents 8-12 | Get Out 13 | Words & Community 14-15 | On Stage 16 | ArtART 17 17 | Music 18-21 | Film 22-25 | Classifi eds 26-30 | Food 31 18 Cascadia Weekly #2.10 | 03.07.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | Currents 8-12 | Get Out 13 | Words & Community 14-15 | On Stage 16 | Art 17 | MusicMUSIC 18-2118-21 | Film 22-25 | Classifi eds 26-30 | Food 31 FOUR MEN, Music’s fourhorsemen The SongwritersTour Songwriters outing, as “sort of a dysfunctional stream of conscious- of stream adysfunctional of “sort as outing, Songwriters arecent during said Lovett as together, showcomes The mance. perfor- to performance from shows the of outcome the determine to list aset even noentourages—not nopyrotechnics, chairs), aforementioned the from (aside set elaborate No athrowback. of Tour issomething Songwriters the encore, acompulsory to treated being before waiting kept be must audience an minutes of amount the to banter between-song witty off-the-cuff seemingly the and performances orchestrated down to the barest detail, from involved, musicians the of egos the of size the by only inscale craft. chosen their of best very the embody that practitioners four by andperformed acted en- history living decades, spans that tradition asongwriting into aglimpse else: something becomes event Ely, andJoe the Clark, Guy JohnHiatt, Lovett, Lyle are men those when But evening. alazy pass to way nice apretty like Sounds songs. and swapping BY CAREYROSS In an era of concerts that feature stage sets that are matched matched are that sets stage feature that concerts of In anera sitting in straight-backed chairs, trading stories stories trading chairs, instraight-backed sitting music previews previews rumor has it has rumor round style shows ever since. ever shows style round songwriters-in-the- these up for hooking been has group andthe satisfaction, personal begat quickly obligation Professional Foundation. 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With that many bands and of days two the during highlighted music, are contemporary Christian to funk and soul-tinged hip-hop to ‘n’ roll rock andproud loud to pop indie rendered delicately from genres, of variety avast ethic, life lineup. centric Seattle- mostly the into way their make also will Donor Oregon and the Forest Lonely the Anacortes’ while Patient, andPatient Trutones the of sounds the comes night Friday With and more. Rebellion, Soul Yes, No-Fi Yes Ace, Oh Typical Lights, Love the Kitchen, Karate Animals, Filthy the All of form inthe music homegrown of full ischock night Thursday es. stag- UpFest three the of on each showupandrepresent to invited been have bands local of manner all that noted be ingham, should it Bell- beyond from showcomes the night. showFriday the close will andFair JohnReuben while headliners, Thursday’s and Truce as JMinus, Doxology, 9, andfeatures 8and March andFriday, Thursday place UpFest—takes Spring titled appropriately series—the two-part In keeping with its larger-than- its with In keeping from talent the all think you Lest hwPREVIEW show DOXOLOGY For more info: 733-6897. info: more For $8-$12. are Dr. Tickets Sunset 2600 Home, Roeder the at 7:30pm at works bluegrass and Celtic perform Broder Ashley master mandolin JAMIE & ASHLEY: WED., MARCH 14 416-7727(360) mcintyrehall.org. or info: more $10. For are Way. 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Jazz will be the order of the A free concert by the Har- the by concert Afree “Peace troubadour” James “Peace troubadour” Expect song and dance dance and song Expect Seattle pianist Judith Judith pianist Seattle Violinist Jamie Lavel and and Lavel Jamie Violinist USIC Classical works will be Fidalgo Youth Symphony Symphony Youth Fidalgo Hear a “Celebration Hear a “Celebration 19 Cascadia Weekly #2.10 | 03.07.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | Currents 8-12 | Get Out 13 | Words & Community 14-15 | On Stage 16 | Art 17 | MusicMUSIC 18-2118-21 | Film 22-25 | Classifi eds 26-30 | Food 31 20 Cascadia Weekly #2.10 | 03.07.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | Currents 8-12 | Get Out 13 | Words & Community 14-15 | On Stage 16 | Art 17 | MusicMUSIC 18-2118-21 | Film 22-25 | Classifi eds 26-30 | Food 31 o Serving Now 30Crwl Ave Cornwall 1320 kbilliards.com 738-0405 numbers addresses and phone See below for venue Richards Richard’s on Poppe’s Lounge Foundry Old The Lounge Nightlight Grill Main Street Bar & Moon Honey Acoustic Tavern Cafe Green Frog & Tea Espresso Fantasia Bar Martini & Pub Fairhaven Ballroom Commodore Chiribin’s Brewery Bay Boundary Boundary Bay Brewing Co. Co. Brewing Bay Boundary The Wild Buffalo Coffeehouse (WWU) Underground Skylark’s Resort Valley Skagit Casino Casino Reef Silver Rumors Cabaret The Royal Rogue Hero Rockfi 1213 | 1213 sh Grill [email protected]. Deadlines are always at 5 pm Friday. 5pm at always are Deadlines [email protected]. Main Street Bar & Grill &Grill Bar Street Main Stuart’s at the Market St. Vancouver • (604) 687-6794 | •(604) 687-6794 Vancouver St. St. Anacortes • (360) 293-8361 | •(360) 293-8361 Anacortes St. Railroad Ave.Railroad • 671-1849 | 1107 Railroad Ave •647-5593 Ave | 1107 Railroad WEDNESDAY 2004 St., Main Ferndale • 384-2982 | Silver Reef Casino Casino Reef Silver Acoustic Oasis Open Mic Oasis Acoustic Betty Desire Show w/DJ Patient Patient, Snow Patient, Patient 03 Street Named James Professor Gall Professor Named James Street feat. Chadfeat. 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Dfeat. w/Chuck Mic Open The Loyal Sinners, Three Forgotten Sol, Estrella, Forgotten Sol, Estrella, Into The Storm, Kraken 03 THURSDAY Wild Buffalo Oso, The Wolftones The Oso, h elcmnsTeRpaeet The Replacements The Replacements The Replacements Backbeat Revival Backbeat Rickie Lee Jones Lee Rickie Sarah Goodin Walt Burkett On The Tree 1114 Harris Ave. • 671-6745 Ave. | 1114 Harris ’80s Night ’80s .08. 113 E. Magnolia St. • 734-0817 | •734-0817 St. Magnolia 113 E. DJ F DJ Q-Bnza DJ Marcus Purnell Band Fight Night Mondays w/Marcus Mondays Night Band Fight Purnell Marcus DJ Q-Bnza DJ F DJ Nightlight Lounge 208 W. 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Party Hoss Bottoms Up Gang Blues Bottoms Hoss 902 N State St. •756- St. NState 902 Richard’s on Richards 13/Richard’s on Richards 13/Richard’s Winters/March Long The Department of Safety of Safety Department 07 1300 11th St. • 715-3642 | | •715-3642 St. 11th 1300 Wild Buffalo Weekly Blues Blues Weekly Buffalo Wild Rumors Cabaret Invitational Jam feat. Jam feat. Invitational 03 with Bevwith Ollerenshaw Jazz Night with Bill Bill with Night Jazz Line Dance Lessons fo to TUESDAY Marvin Johnson Marvin Open Mic Night College Night 1036 Richards Richards 1036 McDonough McDonough 1011 12th 12th 1011 .13. 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20 Sign the back 6-7 street parking Freshly remod- the front porch with a view. Simpsons” 50 “The Gloved One” ﬂ oor sunny bayview bedroom place, family room with fire- Ideal location on High 22 “Keep it to yourself!” eled 2 bed 1 bath. This is the Unit also has off-street park- 7 Little bite in a newish 3 story townhouse. place, den or 4th bedroom, street in between WWU initials 51 “Confessions” singer right side of a duplex. New ing and energy efficient gas 8 “A Prairie Home Companion” It is located 2 blocks from hardwood floors, kitchen with and Downtown. Charming 23 Airport abbr. 52 Sexologist Hite bedroom carpets. Pets are heat. W/S included with rent. director WWU campus (Viking Union), dishwasher & disposal, laun- two story duplex house, Small pet negotiable with 24 Gambler’s claim to winning 53 “___, come on!” negotiable. It has an 8x8 at- dry room with washer/dryer, | Views 9 Presidential nickname after walking distance to downtown 4 large bedrooms, 2 full pet deposit. Lease through 25 Celebration of saints that 55 Strong winds tached storage shed and off large garage with shop. For and Boulevard Park. You would 4-5 bathrooms. Hardwood Harry street parking as well as on August. Available now. Rent involves a lot of food 56 ___ for the mill have 3 awesome roommates (1 more information or a show- floors throughout. Large 10 Persuaded street parking. This is the last 995.00 Deposit 1200.00 email: 27 Makers of the Quattro 57 Got someone’s house M, 2 F), but would only have 1 ing please contact Bayview windows. High ceilings 11 Large Japanese dog house on the street. email: anon-283572311@cascadi- 29 Marines subordinate, for 58 Auto body shop tasks roommate on your ﬂ oor (that Property Management at Original 1910 woodwork anon-284341057@cascadiaweekly.com 12 Way past the “use by” date 61 Police alerts, for short you would share the bathroom (360) 734-5420 - lots of character! Back- short aweekly.com 14 I Can’t Believe It’s Not 63 Sign at packed theaters with). You would have cable | Letters yard covered porch looks $700 / 2br - Blocks from 30 Quick spin $1525 / 3br - Views of 3 Butter, e.g. & wireless internet, washer/ out onto a large garden WWU Location, location, 35 Villainous look 64 The Get Up Kids’ genre $899 / 2br - Luxury Suite the Bay, Islands and City 19 Frisbees dryer, & dishwasher. W/S/G - prepared for a bloom- location! Just 2 blocks south 39 Delayed for Rent 2 bed/ 2 bath unit Lights Available March! paid. You pay 1/4 electric, & ing spring (includes of WWU; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath available. W/S/G is paid for. Enjoy summer sunsets and 40 What some collars prevent 1/3 internet (if you want it). vegetables, herbs, tu- secured building, open floor Unit comes with W/D, D/W, outstanding views from this 42 Type of guy E-mail or call Joanna (360)820- lips, several perennials) plan with living & dining ar- Last Week’s Puzzle and garbage disposal. 1008 three bedroom, 2 bath condo; Do it 43 “Keep on Truckin’” 8458 if you have any questions Parking, washer/dryer, eas, fireplace, kitchen with sq.ft. No-smoking. No pet open floor plan with gas fire-

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to come view the place. 07 and electric heat $1250 washer/dryer. No smoking/ 45 Prom moment before head- Barkley area of Bellingham. dishwasher, washer/dryer, 2 ing home Please feel free to contact us per month plus utilities pets. For more information $425 / 1br - apt. open garages and beautiful views 03. at (360) 647-2818 or kristie@ - Water/sewage/garbage or a showing please contact 47 Current Chinese New Year april 1st 400 sq ft 1 bdrm of Bellingham Bay, the Is- visitlandmark.com paid by landlord Avail- Bayview Property Manage- animal apartment available april lands and the city lights! For able April 1st. Please call ment at (360) 734-5420 a showing or more informa- 49 Bluish printer color 1st, located on 32nd st be- $839 / 2br - Luxury (206) 920-2466 or email 50 Clothing ad tagline intro- hind sehome village—- next tion, please contact Bayview $410 / 1br - STUDIO, Apartments for Rent 2 for more info to starvin sam’s and pizza Property Managment at (360) right near WWU, Down- duced in 1988 bed/ 2 bath unit available. time. w/s/g included, right 734-5420 town Nice studio next to 54 Tattered W/S/G is paid for. Unit comes on a bus line, very close to Laurel Park. 2 blocks to WWU, 59 Incense stick remnant with W/D, D/W, and garbage $850 / 2br - Southside WWU, parking lot, storage 4 blocks to downtown. Rent 60 Shade tree disposal. N/S. Pets are ok. House Character home in 1 Br/1Ba Apartment unit, cheap laundry, cats ok. includes water, garbage, sew- Located in upscale Barkley great neighborhood with 2 Close to WWU Cozy 1 61 On the run current lease ends june 30th. age, parking. $250 security area of Bellingham. Please bedrooms, 1 bath and patio Br/1 Ba apartment close to 62 Like some ﬂ oodwaters this is a safe place, the neigh- feel free to contact us at (360)

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eds was elected President of the United States four times, view Property Management view Property Management at first 6 mo. Wife is a realtor view Property Management at (360) 734-5420 (360) 734-5420 - so please no contacts from at (360) 734-5420 but he never won a majority of the votes in his home county of Duchess in New York. There is something CLASSIFIEDS real estate agents. SORRY FREE WILL $1600 / 4br - Close to $2075 / 3br - Custom S. NO PETS email: kmallahan@ $625 / 2br - Large & comparable going on in your personal sphere, Libra: | Classiﬁ Lake Padden Live on two Lake Whatcom Lake- comcast.net Bright 2 Bedroom, 1 You’re getting more appreciation from outside your levels of this large 4 bed- front Home Brand new, cus- Bath TRI-PLEX Great light room, 2 3/4 bath home in tom lakefront home located at $1150 / 4br - 4 Br, 2 Ba and bright 2 bedroom, 1 bath ASTROLOGY circle than you are from inside. Is there anything you 22-25 great neighborhood close to the south end of Lake What- Home for Rent 4 bedroom, TRI-PLEX with living/dining can do about it? I think so. You now have the power Lake Padden. Main level of- com about 20 minutes outside 2 bathroom manufactured combo, kitchen with dish- ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Dear Rob: As an to raise your standing among those in your immediate fers bright living room with of town. The location and view home for rent @ 3142 Y Road, washer and disposal. Full size experiment, I’ve been trying to soften myself—to see environment. Give them a vivid demonstration of what gas fireplace, master suite from this home are spectacu- Bellingham, WA. Woodstove, waher and dryer and assigned | Film what it’s like to stand in a room and not always take you’re really worth. with slider to deck off back, lar and very unique and set it electric forced air heat, parking. W/S/G/ Included. the lead, not assume that no one else knows what and kitchen with lots of light apart from any other home on firewood available, electric Close to shopping, city bus SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I foresee a time they’re doing except me. It’s had an interesting effect 18-21 and newer appliances. Lower the rental market in the area. range, refrigerator, dish- and WWU park & ride. No when women’s earnings will match men’s and when so far: People seem more eager to play nice and offer level has second kitchen with 3400 SF with 3 bedrooms and washer, washer, electric dry- smoking/pets. For more in- women will compose half of every governmental body me their good energy. But I don’t know if I’m willing attached living space and 2.5 baths. Home has radiant er. Bellingham school district. formation or a showing please instead of a measly ten percent. I predict an awaken- second gas fireplace, two heat, custom cherry cabinets, 2 blocks off Lake Whatcom contact Bayview Property to give up my take-charge instincts for much longer. ing that will help men understand that the global | Music large bedrooms, large bath stainless appliances and large 1,150/month, 1,000.00 dam- Management at (360) 734- Do I have to resign myself to either being strong or conspiracy to cripple and demean female power dam-

17 and den. Two much to list in 1000 SF bonus room in the age deposit, month to month 5420 being loved? -Assertive Aries.” Dear Assertive: Could this great home! No smoking/ lower level. Main floor con- terms. Tracy 360-671-9499, ages them as much as it does women. Until the coming you add a little more love to your take-charge ferocity? pets. For more information or tains the master bedroom 360-739-2840. $795/ 1br - Cute Seclud- of that happy day, I recommend that you celebrate ed house at the end of a And be more softly aggressive? And be open-hearted in | Art a showing please contact Bay- and all essential elements for International Women’s Day every day—and especially view Property Management at ease of living. Home includes $695 / 2br - 1910 Charm- country road. $795 / 1br -

16 your assertiveness? during the next three weeks. Your health, wealth, sex (360) 734-5420 wrap around deck with cov- ing Craftsman Bright Cute Secluded house at the end I’m betting on the ered porch for outside dining. quiet place for professional, of a country road. (Bellingham) TAURUS (April 20-May 20): appeal, and wisdom will fl ourish in direct proportion to $1800 / 3br - Brand New There is a large, sunny lot and grad student, or small fam- Secluded house at the end of imminent arrival of at least two of the following your efforts to give female intelligence more room to with Amazing Views the home shares 500 feet of ily. Spacious top floor flat. a country road. Rabbits birds climaxes: (1) You’ll culminate a task or goal you’ve be expressed. Brand new 2+ den or 3 bed- pristine, private waterfront Walk to: 5 parks, Whatcom trees and fl owers. Country liv- been working on for months. (2) You’ll remember an room, two bath condos with Museum, Library, Downtown, ing close to the city. House on SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In his poem | On Stage and dock with a very small set important intention you’d forgotten for a long time. amazing views of Bellingham of neighbors. Neighbors are Bellingham Bay, Dining, 20 acres 425 605 2101 or 425 “Treasure Island,” Keith Althaus describes this sce- (3) You’ll graduate from a crash course you’ve been Bay and city lights. Bright and all wonderful and very wel- Shopping, Bus line, schools. 773 2703 nario: “the tireless lighthouse fl ashes its ambiguous 14-15 comfortable flow throughout coming. The drive to and from Comfortable with loads of taking since October 2006. (4) You’ll be reunited with $460 / 1br - Charming message: equal parts safety and danger.” What’s the the large living room, din- town is easy and pleasant and character. Close to WWU. A a lost sheep or forsaken dream that’s ready for another 1 bd duplex in town Su- equivalent of that in your life, Sagittarius? Is there a ing room and kitchen. Large once you arrive home, you must see! $695 / 2Bedroom chance. per cute, sunny 1 bedroom person, situation, or symbolic thing that is both warn- master suite with walk-in won’t want to leave! Come 1200 sq. ft. BIG! Features: top floor duplex. Bright and If given three wishes closet and his & her sinks in see this beautiful home and Historic 1910 Craftsman GEMINI (May 21-June 20): ing you of a potential problem and telling you how freshly painted. Steps to Haa- the attached bathroom. Park- be the first to live in it! Call House Large master bedroom by a fairy godmother, as in the heroes of old fairy to fi nd sanctuary in a specifi c solution? Whatever it gen Market. Easy downtown ing garage with elevator ac- 510-7301 for details - 14 foot long closet Balcony tales, you probably wouldn’t ask for the ability to fl y is, deepen your relationship with it so you’ll be fi nely cess. Desirable location near with cafŽ table Large access. Hurry, this one won’t or the power to turn invisible or the gift of a golden attuned to the guidance it’s offering. Fairhaven. Enjoy sunsets on $1350 / 4br - Clean, kitchen - retro Large claw foot last! water/sewer/garbage carriage pulled by eight white horses crowned with the bay from your own private Quiet Location with bathtub - tiled bathroom Park- included. NS/NP first/last CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): [Editor’s note: and security deposit required white ostrich feathers. But what would you choose? deck! For a showing please Awesome Bay Views 4 ing for one car Two entrances This week’s horoscope was written by one of my read- Call or email to see! 206-508-

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13 problems”? Or maybe “I wish I could ﬁ nd my direction com Falls park. Washer/dryer Nut Trees Tree house, sand- a workaholic as you build a beautiful life for yourself $995 / 1br - Bayview in life,” or “I wish I had enough money to do the $2000 / 4br - Large Fam- included. 2 car garage, great box and swing set Excellent and those you care about most. Love as hard as you Fairhaven Condo Excel- things I love to do”? This is an excellent time to get ily Home Beautiful home in deck for bbq’s, and a gas fire- schools: Parkview, Whatcom, work; be a loveaholic. In fact, be doggedly devoted to lent location! Gorgeous new excellent area. Great floor place. 7 minute drive to WWU. Bellingham $695 plus utilities. clear about your three wishes, Gemini. If you do, I can Fairhaven condo located in becoming the best you can be in every way—not just plan, 11ft. ceilings in living This place has amazing bay Available March 1. No Smok- almost guarantee that at least one of them will come

| Get Out popular Harris Square Com- in your career but also in your marriage and in your room & 9ft. ceilings through- views!!! Available March 1st. ing, Pets, Drugs, or Firearms. closer to fulﬁ llment in the coming weeks. plex! Available now! $995/ roles as friend, parent, community member, and all- out main level. Large master Call 206.288.3503 email: anon-283898937@cas- 8-12 8-12 month with water/sewer/ When Emperor Joseph suite on main floor plus den or cadiaweekly.com CANCER (June 21-July 22): around ethical person. Be stubborn in your insistence home office. Wonderful kids $395 ALL utilities are garbage paid. Ideal corner 1 II heard Mozart’s opera Abduction from the Seraglio in that we humans are capable of more and better, and bedroom unit with high ceil- rooms upstairs with hobby paid !!! & ‘0’Deposit !! $650 / 2br - Beautiful 1782, he remarked, “Too many notes, my dear Mozart, prod others into being their best and most beautiful areas in each room. Brick Contact 933-1049 The room 2BD, 2BA Bautiful 2bd 2bath ings, view of water and unique too many notes!” Sound familiar? I suspect you are selves. If they refuse, end your relationship with them, and hardiplank exterior. Oak has Tv, bed, phone, nice apartment. Master bedroom Harris Street. Stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer in exuding so much complex beauty and mysterious intel- but keep wishing them well. | Currents flooring, light cherry cabinets closet, own heat, Pool, sana, has 2 large closets and w/d, the unit and gated covered ligence that, like Mozart, you may elicit responses akin in the kitchen and all major showers, weight room, tread outside storage. Great loca- Sports franchises

6-7 6-7 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): parking. Very safe - secure to the emperor’s. Don’t take it personally. Though it is appliances included. For a mills, ect. I am a easy person tion, couple minutes to Bel- sell the naming rights to their stadiums. Baseball’s San showing or more information, to live with. Early 30s Athletic lis Fair Mall. 1st floor. Bay- access to elevator and garage possible you’ll get a bit excessive, what’s more likely by key only. Nearby walk- Francisco Giants play at AT&T Park, for instance. Then please call Bayview Property Pretty neat person WON’T veiw Property Management is that you’ll be as deep and rich and concentrated Management at (360) 734- LAST LONG! 360.734.5420 Call for appt. ing/hiking trail along water. there are the parents who’ve sold the naming rights to

| Views | Views and emotive and vivid as you need to be in order to 5420 Fairhaven shops, restaurants their unborn children on eBay. Inspired by these prec- $1100 / 3br - Trade Hous- $575 / 1br - Handicapped and famous coffee houses at express what’s true for you right now. Will that make

4-5 4-5 edents, I’m thinking about selling the naming rights $675 / 2br - Great Com- ing for Truck 3 Bedroom, 1 Accessible 1 Bedroom, your doorstep. Hurry, this will some people feel nervous or overwhelmed? Probably. plex & Close to Shop- bath home in Cornwall Park 1 Bath Apartment One go fast! Please email jeanne- to the astrological signs. Instead of just “Aquarius,” ping Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath area. Completely remolded, bedroom, ground floor handi- [email protected] or call 360- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The time is ripe to sign I could maybe convince Nike to invest in calling it apt with washer/dryer, dish- new carpet, tile, appliaces. capped unit available. Living 739-4098 for inquiry. Sorry no a new contract with yourself. Put it all in writing—I “Nike’s Aquarius.” Better yet, maybe I could hawk the washer & disposal, breakfast Large lot. Will accept small room and dining room combo. smoking and no pets mean the promises you want to make to your future rights (at a lower rate, of course) to organizations | Letters 3 bar, living & dining rooms. pick-up or 4x4 truck for up Open kitchen with dishwasher self. Describe the ideals you intend to live up to, the whose cultural inﬂ uence I actually respect: Burning Additional storage, assigned to 6 months rent. Home is and disposal. Washer and $725 / 2br - 2 Bed, 1 Bath freedoms you want to ﬁ ght for, and the changes you Man’s Aquarius or Greenpeace’s Aquarius. Given your parking and small playground. for sale, so month to month dryer included. Excerise room duplex 2 bed, 1 bath du- want to make in the world around you. There’s no W/S/G included. No smoking/ rental after 6 mo. 1 Bedroom, and playground on site. W/S/ plex in fairhaven available at current astrological omens, you should entertain an pets. For more information or 1 bath home also available un- G included. No smoking/pets. the end of march. Just 4 or 5 need to sign it in ink made from your blood, but I do idea like this. Maybe you could add a corporate spon- Do it a showing please contact Bay- der same conditions @ $750 For more information or a blocks to WWU if you want suggest that you dab some of your sweat and tears on sor as your new middle name or as the name of your mo/with truck considered for showing, please contact Bay- to walk, or the bus stop is the document.

.07 blog or your pet or your genitals. Consider it, Aquarius. half a block down the street.

07 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): While riding my It’s the perfect time to think outside the box in regard All real estate advertising in this newspa- Washer/Dryer, diswasher in REPLYING the kitchen. Nice front yard to bringing more money into your life. 03. per is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which bike along a route I’ve often traveled, I spied an TO ADS makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, that is maintained by the unexpected sight: Standing amidst a twist of vines was PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Molecular scientist Certain ads have been landlord, with a patio in the limitation or discrimination based on race, a red signpost that said “Cherry Blossom Lane.” How Robert Bohannon knows a way to cram even more blocked by anonymous color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status backyard that is perfect for could I not have seen that before? I pedaled over and obscene gratifi cation into a doughnut. He has discov- posters who do not wish or national origin, or an intention to make any barbequeing. Call Willie at found the beginning of a narrow road that had previ- to receive unsolicited such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status 360.305.4644 to come check ered the secret to infusing pastries with a non-bitter emails or attachments. includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or le- it out or if you have questions. ously escaped me as well. I felt like I was in one of version of caffeine. If his innovation is adopted by When replying to gal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody Lease negotiable. those dreams where you discover a hidden magic room bakers, a doughnut would not only be able to have its anonymous ads (anon-), of children under 18.This newspaper will not knowingly accept $995 / 1br - Fairhaven in the attic of a familiar house. My heart fi lled with an usual sugary kick, but could also deliver the punch of please do not send any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Condo with Bay View! irrational, child-like anticipation of imminent delight. two cups of coffee. Judging from the current astrologi- HTML or formatted mail, Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised Ideal, unique corner, 1 bed- I pedaled up a steep incline, disappointed to see there or attachments. For best in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. cal omens, Pisces, I’d say you’ll soon be able to fi nd a room condo in popular Har- Cascadia Weekly #2.10 results, send brief, plain- To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669- were no cherry trees in bloom. But as I reached the healthy metaphorical equivalent to this pathological ris Square Complex! Very text messages under 9777. The toll-free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800- end of a cul-de-sac, I spotted a glint of gold in the marvel for your own use. In other words, you’ll inten- new, spacious feeling with 150K in size. Include 927-9275. mud. It was a statue of Jesus and Buddha holding sify your enjoyment of an already fi ne pleasure. contact information. 9ft ceilings. View of swanky 28 Harris street with cozy coffee hands, and there was a $20 bill taped to the bottom. broadcast TO PLACE AN AD classifi eds classifi eds.cascadiaweekly.com 31 jobs services rentals real estate buy sell trade bulletin board | Food 500 500 500 500 500 26-30 Rentals Rentals Rentals Rentals Rentals 26-30

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