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Spring kings Western spring intramural champions are crowned. See Story, Page 9. Sit back and relax Enjoy spa treatments in Bellingham. See Story, Page 6. FRIDAY, Mav 31, 2002 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 121 Issue 16 Bellingham, Washington Samish residents wary of sex offenders By Andrea Jasinek THE WESTERN FRONT With their crimes in the spotlight, Bellingham area sex offenders said they are feeling the sting of a hostile community. Increased publicity is forcing many of the 28 Level III sex offenders — the highest risk to society — to leave the places they call home, rendering some homeless and tempting others to give false addresses to law enforcement. When an offender pops up somewhere in the community, he draws mixed reactions from neighbors and schools. Where can I go?' The Aloha Motel on Samish Way used to be a haven for recently released offenders, sometimes housing two at a time. "The (Department of Corrections) asked me many times to give them (sex offenders) a place to stay, so I helped See REACTION, Page 4 Stephanie Kosonen/ The Western Front Western senior Jennifer Allard walks a normal route she takes home from school. Allard says she does not fear walking home in her neighborhood, but walks with companions at night. Council supports Sumas power plant plan By P. Nicholas Carlson THE WESTERN FRONT Washington energy regulators unanimously recommended the approval of a $350 million power plant in Sumas, Wash., near the Canadian border. Despite protests against the Sumas Energy 2 project, the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council recommended the approval of the project May 24. The proposed power plant would provide 660 megawatts of power — enough to fulfill half of Seattle's annual power demand. In addition to supplying British Columbia with energy through its power grid, the plant would also connect to the West Coast electric grid. The natural gas-fired facility will occupy 37 acres outside of Sumas. Final approval of the project is left to Gov. Gary Locke. "This project sets a new threshold for environmental responsibility," said Chuck Martin, president of National Energy Systems Company. "We're committed to 100 percent offsetting of emissions. I don't think we've seen this before in Washington or British Columbia." Those who oppose the SE 2 project said the power plant would further harm the environment of the Fraser Valley, the proposed site of the plant. "The Fraser Valley airshed is polluted as it is, and SE 2 will only increase the pollution," said Randy White, a member of the Canadian Parliament representing Abbotsford and Langley, B.C.. "The air in the Fraser Valley is really bad. The number one concern is emissions going into the airshed." Mary Reeves, executive director of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association said SE 2 would increase the pollution in the valley. "We used to have an incredibly bad airshed," Reeves said. 'We've actually improved the air in the last few years a little. But it only takes one big polluter to change that. All the work we've done and cost measures we've taken would be all for nothing," Reeves said. White said the Canadian federal government, the provincial government and local governments oppose the SE 2 project. "There isn't anybody I know who supports this," White said. "We should stop looking at the corporate profit and look out for the health of the community." Jim Fiksdal, EFSEC executive director said the council See SUMAS, Page 4 Students arrested in repeat vandalism B y M i k e B a a b THE WESTERN FRONT Two Western students were arrested in connection with nearly $25,000 worth of vandalism at Western and in downtown Bellingham. Bellingham Police Lt. Todd Ramsay said Reid Morris, 20, was arrested May 10 on nine felony and 27 misdemeanor counts of malicious mischief. He is suspected of causing over $14,140 in damage to the city. Morris' roommate, freshman Luke Meighan, 19, was arrested on five felony and five misdemeanor counts of malicious mischief, totaling $10,500. The suspects allegedly used an acid compound to etch their "tags" into store windows. Seattle resident Desmond Hanson was also arrested on May 10 in connection with the same crimes. He is suspected of causing $16,400 worth of damage to Bellingham. Bellingham Police Sgt. Colin Emmett said small-scale vandalism is relatively common in Bellingham, but it is rare for vandals to leave their mark in so many places. University Assistant Police Chief Dave Doughty said vandals usually use the same tag every time they vandalize, making it easy to connect them to numerous incidents. "Graffiti artists like to sign their work," Doughty said. "It's a signature." Morris and Meighan could not be reached for comment. Rep. Larsen visits Bellingham, answers students' questions Derek Sheppard/ The Western Front U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D) speaks with Western senior Joaquin Paratore about local issues as other students wait for an opportunity to speak with the congressman. By Derek Sheppard THE WESTERN FRONT Congressman Rick Larsen spoke to students and community members in an informal session Tuesday night at Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro. "Tonight's event here at the Boundary Bay Brewery was a way for me to reach out," Larsen said. Anna Trenouth, a Western senior, said Larsen has been supportive and responsive to student concerns. "It's important for people to feel like their voices are heard," she said. Bradley Pavlik, a Western senior, said Larsen was not very responsive to his questions. After speaking with Larsen about a defense bill in Congress, Pavlik said he is still unsure of Larsen's position. Pavlik said he understands Larsen has his own agenda, but he would have liked to get his opinion on the defense bill. Joaquin Paratore, a Western senior, said he discussed Medicare, environmental issues, transportation issues and Intalco with Larsen. Western senior Derek Baker said it is important for more students to become involved in the political process. Larsen said the event was a way to express his thanks to students and the community and to remind everyone he is up for re-election in five months. "Students at Western were very instrumental in helping me get elected into Congress," he said. iBi|!ita|||si!iiji II^^^BiHllli HBIHIBilSlBi I^PI^^^^dlll •BHfiHH For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front a t wfront@cc.wwu.edu www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle
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Title | Western Front - 2002 May 31 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 121, no. 16 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 2002-05-31 |
Year Published | 2002 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor |
Paul Olund, editor-in-chief Sonja L. Cohen, managing editor Brendan C. Manning, copy editor Jessi Loerch, copy editor Heather June Olah, copy editor Stephanie Kosonen, photo editor Evan Parker, photo editor Candace M.E. Nelson, new editor Dian McClurg, news editor Suzanne Almoslino, accent editor Courtney L. Howard, features editor Matthew Hietala, sports editor Alaina C. Dunn, opinions editor Amber Blondin, online editor Kristen Proctor, Cartoonist |
Staff |
Alethea Macomber, business manager Joel Hall, advertising manager Reporters : Betsy Anderson Michael Baab Valerie Bauman Richard Bean Sasha Benko Joshua Brastad Heidi Buhman Paul Carlson Dana Carr Matthew DeLong Bobbie Egan Lee Fehrenbacher Sarah Fox Stacey Gorgen Leah Hadfield Christina Haws Brianne Holt Brandon Ivey Andrea Jasinek Leanne Josephson Ailey Kato Megan Lewis Sarah Loehndorf Cailin Long Meagan McFadden Tara McKenna Romeelah Payofelin Juli Robinson Jaclyn Ruckle Matthew Saxe Derek Sheppard Chris Smith Christina Tercero Sarah Warren Abiah Weave Carl Weiseth |
Photographer |
Stephanie Kosonen Derek Sheppard Candace Nelson Abiah Weaver Ailey Kato Chris Smith |
Faculty Advisor | Jim Napoli |
Article Titles | Samish residents wary of sex offenders / by Andrea Jasinek (p.1) -- Students arrested in repeat vandalism / by Mike Baab (p.1) -- Council supports Sumas power plant plan / by P. Nicholas Carlson (p.1) -- Rep. Larsen visits Bellingham, answers students' questions / by Derek Sheppard (p.1) -- Cops box (p.2) -- Viking voices (p.2) -- AP Wire news briefs (p.2) -- Official announcements (p.2) -- city wants to limit fireworks to New Year's, Fourth of July / by Leanne Josephson (p.3) -- Birchwood residents discuss sex offenders / by Andrea Jasinek (p.4) -- Nepalese depression alarms professor / by Romeelah Payofelin (p.5) -- Pipeline bill worthless, says young victim's dad / by Derek Sheppard (p.5) -- Relaxing in style / by Abiah Weaver (p.6) -- Dancing a story / by Andrea Jasinek (p.7) -- Sports (p.8) -- Famous NFL family members inspire Western athletes / by Ailey Kato (p.8) -- Hot Carls take intramural softball crown / by Chris Smith (p.9) -- Opinions (p.10) -- Classified (p.11) |
Photographs | Jennifer Allard (p.1) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, Joaquin Paratore (p.1) -- Donna Alfaro (p.2) -- Joe Gallagher (p.2) -- Gregg Cato (p.2) -- Sharon Osborne, a kitten (p.3) -- Paloma Lind, Liz Halverson (p.6) -- Jessica Prochaska-Goodwin (p.6) -- Gillian Wadleigh, Shannon Budelman, Jaime Potter (p.7) -- Elizabeth Racely, Lindsey Drury (p.7) -- Nesby Glasgow (p.8) -- Corey Osher (p.9) -- |
Cartoons | [Oh, hi Mom] / Kristen Proctor (p.10) |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | Campus History Collection |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 45 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
Description
Title | Page 1 |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Full Text | Spring kings Western spring intramural champions are crowned. See Story, Page 9. Sit back and relax Enjoy spa treatments in Bellingham. See Story, Page 6. FRIDAY, Mav 31, 2002 The Western Front Western Washington University Volume 121 Issue 16 Bellingham, Washington Samish residents wary of sex offenders By Andrea Jasinek THE WESTERN FRONT With their crimes in the spotlight, Bellingham area sex offenders said they are feeling the sting of a hostile community. Increased publicity is forcing many of the 28 Level III sex offenders — the highest risk to society — to leave the places they call home, rendering some homeless and tempting others to give false addresses to law enforcement. When an offender pops up somewhere in the community, he draws mixed reactions from neighbors and schools. Where can I go?' The Aloha Motel on Samish Way used to be a haven for recently released offenders, sometimes housing two at a time. "The (Department of Corrections) asked me many times to give them (sex offenders) a place to stay, so I helped See REACTION, Page 4 Stephanie Kosonen/ The Western Front Western senior Jennifer Allard walks a normal route she takes home from school. Allard says she does not fear walking home in her neighborhood, but walks with companions at night. Council supports Sumas power plant plan By P. Nicholas Carlson THE WESTERN FRONT Washington energy regulators unanimously recommended the approval of a $350 million power plant in Sumas, Wash., near the Canadian border. Despite protests against the Sumas Energy 2 project, the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council recommended the approval of the project May 24. The proposed power plant would provide 660 megawatts of power — enough to fulfill half of Seattle's annual power demand. In addition to supplying British Columbia with energy through its power grid, the plant would also connect to the West Coast electric grid. The natural gas-fired facility will occupy 37 acres outside of Sumas. Final approval of the project is left to Gov. Gary Locke. "This project sets a new threshold for environmental responsibility," said Chuck Martin, president of National Energy Systems Company. "We're committed to 100 percent offsetting of emissions. I don't think we've seen this before in Washington or British Columbia." Those who oppose the SE 2 project said the power plant would further harm the environment of the Fraser Valley, the proposed site of the plant. "The Fraser Valley airshed is polluted as it is, and SE 2 will only increase the pollution," said Randy White, a member of the Canadian Parliament representing Abbotsford and Langley, B.C.. "The air in the Fraser Valley is really bad. The number one concern is emissions going into the airshed." Mary Reeves, executive director of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association said SE 2 would increase the pollution in the valley. "We used to have an incredibly bad airshed," Reeves said. 'We've actually improved the air in the last few years a little. But it only takes one big polluter to change that. All the work we've done and cost measures we've taken would be all for nothing," Reeves said. White said the Canadian federal government, the provincial government and local governments oppose the SE 2 project. "There isn't anybody I know who supports this," White said. "We should stop looking at the corporate profit and look out for the health of the community." Jim Fiksdal, EFSEC executive director said the council See SUMAS, Page 4 Students arrested in repeat vandalism B y M i k e B a a b THE WESTERN FRONT Two Western students were arrested in connection with nearly $25,000 worth of vandalism at Western and in downtown Bellingham. Bellingham Police Lt. Todd Ramsay said Reid Morris, 20, was arrested May 10 on nine felony and 27 misdemeanor counts of malicious mischief. He is suspected of causing over $14,140 in damage to the city. Morris' roommate, freshman Luke Meighan, 19, was arrested on five felony and five misdemeanor counts of malicious mischief, totaling $10,500. The suspects allegedly used an acid compound to etch their "tags" into store windows. Seattle resident Desmond Hanson was also arrested on May 10 in connection with the same crimes. He is suspected of causing $16,400 worth of damage to Bellingham. Bellingham Police Sgt. Colin Emmett said small-scale vandalism is relatively common in Bellingham, but it is rare for vandals to leave their mark in so many places. University Assistant Police Chief Dave Doughty said vandals usually use the same tag every time they vandalize, making it easy to connect them to numerous incidents. "Graffiti artists like to sign their work," Doughty said. "It's a signature." Morris and Meighan could not be reached for comment. Rep. Larsen visits Bellingham, answers students' questions Derek Sheppard/ The Western Front U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D) speaks with Western senior Joaquin Paratore about local issues as other students wait for an opportunity to speak with the congressman. By Derek Sheppard THE WESTERN FRONT Congressman Rick Larsen spoke to students and community members in an informal session Tuesday night at Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro. "Tonight's event here at the Boundary Bay Brewery was a way for me to reach out," Larsen said. Anna Trenouth, a Western senior, said Larsen has been supportive and responsive to student concerns. "It's important for people to feel like their voices are heard," she said. Bradley Pavlik, a Western senior, said Larsen was not very responsive to his questions. After speaking with Larsen about a defense bill in Congress, Pavlik said he is still unsure of Larsen's position. Pavlik said he understands Larsen has his own agenda, but he would have liked to get his opinion on the defense bill. Joaquin Paratore, a Western senior, said he discussed Medicare, environmental issues, transportation issues and Intalco with Larsen. Western senior Derek Baker said it is important for more students to become involved in the political process. Larsen said the event was a way to express his thanks to students and the community and to remind everyone he is up for re-election in five months. "Students at Western were very instrumental in helping me get elected into Congress," he said. iBi|!ita|||si!iiji II^^^BiHllli HBIHIBilSlBi I^PI^^^^dlll •BHfiHH For news tips, call (360) 650-3162 or e-mail The Western Front a t wfront@cc.wwu.edu www.westernfrontonline.com Please recycle |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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