From left, Tess Kaemingk, 17, Cassandra Chambers, 16, Makayla Buys, 14, Jaynie Ottley, 14, and Erin McGuire, 17, cheer during practice Saturday, March 6, 2010. Kaemingk and a few other girls from her school started a cheer squad for special needs girls as part of their senior projects.
John Roland, 16, jumps off of Whatcom Falls as temperatures reached the high-90s on July 30, 2009, in Bellingham, Wash.
Third graders Jovan Hodo, 8, left, and Joey Kreuyer, 8, relax in the ball pit that is a part of the Sharks Sensory Lab Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at Shawmut Hills Elementary School in Grand Rapids, Mich. The school plans to have every class attend the Sensory Lab three to five times per week and teachers can schedule extra sessions before big tests. Administration said the use of the sensory lab, which includes a variety of indoor playground equipment, has increased test scores.
Kristen Aidif, venue coordinator for Fifth Third Bank/Warner Norcross & Judd venue, walks past Jacqueline Wilson's 'Nebula: A Growing Installation' during the opening day of ArtPrize 2011 Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the Fifth Third Bank/Warner Norcross & Judd venue in Grand Rapids, Mich. Wilson's piece incorporates clay graffiti and seeds that will eventually fall into boxes underneath to grow.
Blaine Sea Scout Luke Greene, 16, lowers a wreath into the water that was created at the annual Blessing of the Fleet Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2011, just offshore of the Blaine Harbor Marina Boating Center in Blaine, Wash. The ceremony is put on by the Seafarers' Memorial Committee to remember those lost at sea and to bless those who will be out at sea in the upcoming year.
Caledonia Fire Rescue Fire Chief Brian Bennett looks at the damage as crews assess how to remove a car that ran into a home at 7201 84th St. SE after a driver drove his car off the road and into the home Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Police confirmed the driver had some sort of medical issue to cause him to drive off the road. Removing the car was halted due to a gas leak and wanting to ensure the safety of crews.
Chris Camp of Bellingham wipes out while taking advantage of the windy weather to catch some waves on his kayak Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. 'This is as close to real surf as we get in this town,' Camp said.
Steve Gregory and his son, Ethan, leave flowers at the memorial site and scene of a car accident that claimed the life of Mount Baker High School student Kourtney Cadle on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at the corner of Mount Baker Highway and Mitchell Road. Cadle was on her way to catch a bus for a volleyball tournament when she stopped to make a left turn onto Mitchell Road. Her car was then hit from behind and pushed into oncoming traffic and hit by a semi-truck. Steve Gregory, who didn't know Cadle, said he arrived at the scene of the accident where he tried to do anything to help. 'I knew there was nothing I could do,' Gregory said. 'Last night I prayed for the family and friends but thought that wasn't enough, so we went into town for flowers this morning. I wish there was more I could do for the family. She's in a good place.'
Passengers who were in a car that hit another car that was then pushed into the Brulotte family as they crossed the street are comforted at the scene of the traffic accident that claimed the life of toddler Anna Brulotte on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, near Assumption Catholic School in Bellingham, Wash. It was later determined that the teen driver, who had just gotten her license, was distracted when the accident occurred.
Owner Roger Coderre climbs on the front of his boat Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 after he learned it came ashore due to high winds the previous night. Coderre said there was no damage to the boat and wasn't taking on water so he tied it to a nearby tree to wait for crews to be able to move it, which won't be until after Thanksgiving. 'I'm trying to tie a bowknot, but I can't feel my fingers,' Coderre said while tying the boat to the tree.
Washington State Representative Kelli Linville, right, kisses her father Martin Kuljis on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at her childhood home in Fairhaven. After 17 years in office, Linville lost to Vincent Buys by just 149 votes in this year's election.
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From left, Tess Kaemingk, 17, Cassandra Chambers, 16, Makayla Buys, 14, Jaynie Ottley, 14, and Erin McGuire, 17, cheer during practice Saturday, March 6, 2010. Kaemingk and a few other girls from her school started a cheer squad for special needs girls as part of their senior projects.
John Roland, 16, jumps off of Whatcom Falls as temperatures reached the high-90s on July 30, 2009, in Bellingham, Wash.
Third graders Jovan Hodo, 8, left, and Joey Kreuyer, 8, relax in the ball pit that is a part of the Sharks Sensory Lab Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at Shawmut Hills Elementary School in Grand Rapids, Mich. The school plans to have every class attend the Sensory Lab three to five times per week and teachers can schedule extra sessions before big tests. Administration said the use of the sensory lab, which includes a variety of indoor playground equipment, has increased test scores.
Kristen Aidif, venue coordinator for Fifth Third Bank/Warner Norcross & Judd venue, walks past Jacqueline Wilson’s ‘Nebula: A Growing Installation’ during the opening day of ArtPrize 2011 Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the Fifth Third Bank/Warner Norcross & Judd venue in Grand Rapids, Mich. Wilson’s piece incorporates clay graffiti and seeds that will eventually fall into boxes underneath to grow.
Blaine Sea Scout Luke Greene, 16, lowers a wreath into the water that was created at the annual Blessing of the Fleet Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2011, just offshore of the Blaine Harbor Marina Boating Center in Blaine, Wash. The ceremony is put on by the Seafarers’ Memorial Committee to remember those lost at sea and to bless those who will be out at sea in the upcoming year.
Caledonia Fire Rescue Fire Chief Brian Bennett looks at the damage as crews assess how to remove a car that ran into a home at 7201 84th St. SE after a driver drove his car off the road and into the home Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Police confirmed the driver had some sort of medical issue to cause him to drive off the road. Removing the car was halted due to a gas leak and wanting to ensure the safety of crews.
Chris Camp of Bellingham wipes out while taking advantage of the windy weather to catch some waves on his kayak Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. ‘This is as close to real surf as we get in this town,’ Camp said.
Steve Gregory and his son, Ethan, leave flowers at the memorial site and scene of a car accident that claimed the life of Mount Baker High School student Kourtney Cadle on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at the corner of Mount Baker Highway and Mitchell Road. Cadle was on her way to catch a bus for a volleyball tournament when she stopped to make a left turn onto Mitchell Road. Her car was then hit from behind and pushed into oncoming traffic and hit by a semi-truck. Steve Gregory, who didn’t know Cadle, said he arrived at the scene of the accident where he tried to do anything to help. ‘I knew there was nothing I could do,’ Gregory said. ‘Last night I prayed for the family and friends but thought that wasn’t enough, so we went into town for flowers this morning. I wish there was more I could do for the family. She’s in a good place.’
Passengers who were in a car that hit another car that was then pushed into the Brulotte family as they crossed the street are comforted at the scene of the traffic accident that claimed the life of toddler Anna Brulotte on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, near Assumption Catholic School in Bellingham, Wash. It was later determined that the teen driver, who had just gotten her license, was distracted when the accident occurred.
Owner Roger Coderre climbs on the front of his boat Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 after he learned it came ashore due to high winds the previous night. Coderre said there was no damage to the boat and wasn’t taking on water so he tied it to a nearby tree to wait for crews to be able to move it, which won’t be until after Thanksgiving. ‘I’m trying to tie a bowknot, but I can’t feel my fingers,’ Coderre said while tying the boat to the tree.
Washington State Representative Kelli Linville, right, kisses her father Martin Kuljis on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at her childhood home in Fairhaven. After 17 years in office, Linville lost to Vincent Buys by just 149 votes in this year’s election.