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s Blaine’s Fourth of July official celebrations were a go again this year with fireworks over Marine Park, a crowded street fair, live music and an unofficial car show. See more photos on pages 8 and 9.

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City council approves 39 lots in Montfort Park By Ian Haupt A new 39-lot housing development in the Montfort Park neighborhood is ready for lots to be turned over to buyers and construction to start now that Blaine City Council gave final approval to the Drayton Reach plat during its June 28 meeting. As part of the agreement, the city will also establish a new park in the area with a public trail and beach access to Drayton Harbor. Skyline Properties Inc. real estate broker Grant Dalgliesh said all of the lots, except for three, have been sold. “There’s a couple

people chomping at the bit,” he said, as he expects some buyers to start building toward the end of the summer. Development of the 39 lots is the second phase of the Drayton Reach project. In 2008, Whatcom-Skagit Housing, a nonprofit similar to Habitat for Humanity that offers an affordable option for families to build their own homes, built the first phase consisting of 54 lots off Runge Avenue. Developer Jim Wong acquired the parcel of land in 2015. The newly approved lots range in size from 7,000 to 18,000 square feet. Lots cost

Berm task force considers path restrictions for bikes, e-scooters By Ian Haupt The Birch Bay Berm Task Force held the first of a series of conversations June 24 to discuss and eventually come to a consensus on how the new berm path should be used. Prohibiting bikes from using the mostly limestone path has been the main focus of discussion but some community members say electric scooters and skateboards should be considered as well.

Once the task force comes to an agreement what types of vehicle restrictions should be put in place for the path, whether it will be pedestrian only or a pedestrian/ bicycle trail, it will make a recommendation to the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will then propose it to Whatcom County Public Works, which will then draft an ordinance to present to county council, Roland Middleton of public works said.

In the meeting, community members discussed ways to limit bikers from “terrorizing” pedestrians on the promenade. Some mentioned placing a speed limit on vehicles or prohibiting them altogether for adults at least, but all were in agreement that kids should be allowed to ride their bikes on the path. “We have to have a place for the little (See Berm, page 2)

from $99,000 to $399,000, with six facing the waterfront. While only three lots are available – one of which faces the waterfront – there will be new homes up for sale in the area eventually. Dalgliesh said some private builders have bought lots with plans of selling in the future. Houses can be up to 30 feet tall, allowing for two stories, and homes, driveways, walkways or other structures cannot cover (See Housing, page 3)

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Point Roberts will get a two for one visit on Friday, July 9 by Washington state governor Jay Inslee and U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene. On June 29, Inslee announced that funds of $100,000 from the state strategic reserve fund to help provide food security for the community and avoid a food crisis would be used to support the International Marketplace, which has been operating at a loss during the pandemic. “I strongly support the reopening of the U.S./Canada border to support our border communities in Washington and British Columbia. The Point Roberts community has been isolated due to the closure throughout the pandemic, and while all Washington communities have been impacted, the situation up there is unique,” Inslee said in the announcement. “This action is a small bridge to support the entire community and retain a critical employer. I urge the U.S. and Canadian governments to take rapid and meaningful steps to reopen travel across the U.S./Canada land border, consistent with public health guidelines.” In response, the owner of the Marketplace, Ali Hayton, said she was “so grateful and relieved to hear from governor Inslee; these funds will allow us to continue serving our community,” adding, “We have been so encouraged by his outreach, especially these last few weeks, and while we know he has no control over the border, we are hopeful that his continued advocacy will spur some change in Washington, D.C. As a business owner, I have never wanted a handout; I just want my customers back. And while these funds help stop the hemorrhaging at my business, the entire business community as well as every resident of Point Roberts needs to see an exemption at Boundary Bay so that we can ‘reopen’ along with the rest of Washington state.”

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kids on their bicycles, because they’re not safe on that road,” said task force member Mary Lou Jones. “I don’t think they can hurt anyone.” One way to do this, a community member said, would be to base the restriction on wheel size – say a 16-inch or 18-inch limit – but another warned that bikes come in all different shapes and sizes nowadays. Patrick Alesse, co-owner of The C Shop, told the task force they should keep motorized scooters and skateboards in mind

when discussing vehicles to prohibit. Task force member Wendy White, who used to live in San Diego, added that electric scooters were banned from the boardwalk in San Diego due to too many accidents. Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputy Derek Jones reminded community members when discussing types of restrictions to consider how the sheriff’s office can enforce those restrictions. “Hopefully, going forward, we can talk about what it will look like – the sheriff’s office enforcing it, whether its just education or actually citing people,” he said. The task force came to no formal agreement in its first meet-

ing. More conversations will be held this summer before a proposal is taken to the county. Middleton said this is really up to the community; public works will put up any appropriate signs and make enforcement tools available to the sheriff’s office. “As long as it’s safe, whatever the community would like is really where public works is,” he said. “So, we’re really looking forward to having a recommendation from the community.” The next task force meeting is planned for Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome and more information can be found on the chamber website at birchbaychamber.com.

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rated Whatcom County until further notice. This ban is in conjunction with statewide outdoor burning restrictions enacted by DNR for all state-protected lands and the US Forest Service burn ban. All outdoor burning is prohibited during this ban, including yard debris fires, land clearing fires and recreational fires. Propane

fire pits without solid wood burning material will still be allowed, along with propane BBQs. The use of charcoal BBQs or charcoal fire pits is not allowed. Wood burning fire pits or similar enclosures with grates or screens are not considered barbecues and therefore are not allowed. (See Burn ban, page 5)

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Three children locked in car in 80-degree heat By Ian Haupt A Blaine Police Department (BPD) officer rescued three crying children locked in a car for 20 minutes last week. The temperature inside the vehicle was estimated to be 111 degrees. Around 1:30 p.m. June 25, an officer responded to a request for

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On June 23, Whatcom County executive Satpal Sidhu told county council that the Port of Bellingham would be granting the Marketplace $25,000 out of the state department of commerce small business program. He added that he had “another conversation with the owner that day and discussed the possibility of the [Marketplace] providing ‘meals on wheels’ service in Point Roberts, which can be funded with Whatcom County funds. … She feels this service can keep her employees busy and on the job.” Both Inslee and DelBene have been actively canvassing both the

a slim jim, or lockout tool, before being advised a child was locked in a black Nissan, BPD spokesperson Tami Bhachu told The Northern Light in an email. The temperature outside was about 80 degrees at the time, according to the officer’s vehicle. When the officer arrived on scene, he noticed a 4-year-old

boy standing in the front passenger seat and two 2-year-olds in car seats in the back. All three children were crying but not sweating profusely, Bhachu said. Their mother told the officer they had been in the car for about 20 minutes. Considering it was 80 degrees outside, the vehicle’s windows

U.S. and Canadian authorities seeking relief for Point Roberts. On June 30, DelBene spoke to Canadian ambassador Kirsten Hillman “about the dire situation in Point Roberts.” She stressed that the Boundary Bay border crossing needs to be reopened to protect businesses and livelihoods in Point Roberts. On July 1, DelBene wrote to Department of Homeland Security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asking him to allow fully vaccinated Canadians across the border into the U.S. Pointing out that on July 5 Canada would begin to exempt its vaccinated citizens from quarantine measures on their return, she highlighted the concern that “while this is welcome news for border com-

munities, the economic and humanitarian benefits will not be realized if the United States does not allow vaccinated Canadians to cross our border. “Opening the border to Canadians would significantly benefit the isolated community of Point Roberts that has been cut off from the rest of the country during this pandemic. Like other border communities, many small businesses in Point Roberts have been forced to lay off workers, reduce hours, or shut down entirely,” she told Mayorkas. “For small businesses and communities on the border to build back better, we must immediately begin the process of reopening our border,” DelBene said.

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condition of one of the 2-yearolds, feeling their forehead, cheek and leg. The child felt clammy, but was not covered in sweat, and was also breathing and acting normally, Bhachu reported. The officer told the mother to give all three children fluid immediately and saw her do so upon leaving, Bhachu said.

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Housing ... 40 percent of the lots. There will also be some guidelines, like fence heights, exterior paint colors and the location of parked boats and RVs, but otherwise Dalgliesh said the owner will decide on the house design, giving the neighborhood character. Dalgliesh said he is still waiting on stormwater approval from Whatcom County Public Works, which he said should be granted by the end of the week. Then the pending sales will be closed. Along with the approval of the plat, the city also agrees to make stormwater and off-site trail improvements along with a shoreline park and trail. A trail will connect the area with Heron’s Pond Park to the north, and a separate trail will offer access to the Dakota Creek Kayak Launch to the south. The small park planned for the southwest section of the plat will provide beach access along with the trail, which will run along the waterfront that is behind some of the properties. The project also connects Dodd Avenue with Leighton Street, joining neighborhoods off Hughes Avenue and Runge Avenue, which is phase one of the Drayton Reach project. Dalgliesh said there are some continued amenities yet to be installed, like picnic tables, greenery, stairs down to the waterfront and street lamps, but all major infrastructure is complete and ready for builders.

were rolled up and it was black, it was estimated to be 111 degrees Fahrenheit inside the Nissan, Bhachu said. The officer decided early on to break the window if he couldn’t open the door in a couple attempts, Bhachu said, but he opened the door on the second attempt. The officer checked the

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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, Pacific Coast Weddings annual guide, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/ Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@pointrobertspress.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@pointrobertspress.com

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s Krystin Kamrath and William McKinney were named Blaine High School’s Athletes of the Year for the 2020-21 season. Kamrath, a rising senior, has played soccer, golf and basketball during high school while maintaining a 3.96 GPA. McKinney graduated in June with a 4.0 GPA. He played football, basketball and baseball and is headed to Clemson University to study industrial engineering and plans on joining the Air Force ROTC. Courtesy photo

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The Editor: It’s easy to complain about neglect – but to take action requires work! Two good men in my neighborhood saw a need and selflessly did something about it. Many people enjoy the Hughes Bayview parklet, walking their dogs, watching the sunset, picnicking or playing. However, the actual grassy area is shrinking because the bushes bordering the park are quite overgrown, not having been trimmed in ages. The park bench and picnic table weren’t inviting because they were covered with mold and crusty dirt. Jerry Lenge took action. He spent three hot days trimming the bushes, power washing the park bench and picnic table, even hauling off all the debris. No one hired him or asked him, he just did it because it needed to be done. The park looks so clean and inviting now. Les Nelson is another Neighborhood Good Guy. He has cleaned and maintained the lot on the corner of Hughes and Montfort for years, and it’s not even his. He also mows the lawn strips by the road on both sides of the street and half way around the

block. Les doesn’t do it for the praise; he just likes to keep the neighborhood looking nice. I appreciate these two men who want to keep Blaine beautiful. Thank you Jerry Lenge and Les Nelson. Kay Dee Powell Blaine The Editor: In the June 10, 2021 issue of The Northern Light, I was very alarmed to read about the low vaccination rates in some parts of Whatcom County. The July 1 online Whatcom County Covid-19 site reported that the three lowest vaccination rates were in the Mt. Baker (39.2 percent), Nooksack Valley (38.8 percent) and Lynden (44.1 percent) districts. The highest rates were in the Bellingham (68.2 percent), Blaine (58.5 percent), Meridian (55.5 percent) and Ferndale (54.6 percent) districts. Why are the vaccination rates in those three areas so much lower than the other four? Is it due to the lack of vaccines or are there other reasons?

As of June 7, the Washington State Department of Health data indicates that about 48 percent of county residents were fully vaccinated. With around 52 percent of county residents still unvaccinated, coupled with the increase in Covid-19 variants (i.e. Delta) in our area, it makes me very uncomfortable not knowing who is, or is not, vaccinated. It appears that not all of our county is taking the Covid-19 health issue seriously. I understand that some people are unable to get vaccinated due to medical reasons. However, the rest of us need to remember that getting vaccinated is not only for your benefit, but for those whom you might encounter. Considering that we are all in this together in order to wipe out this pandemic, everyone who can, needs to participate and get vaccinated. D. Brady Green Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info and Zoom meeting link: bbwsd.com.

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., location varies. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Virtual meeting info: bbbparkandrec.org/board-meetings.

Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info and virtual meeting login: ci.blaine.wa.us.

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Stay clear of seal pups this season B y E m i l y F ee k Summer is here, and so is the harbor seal breeding season. Beachgoers are more likely to find apparently stranded or distressed seal pups on the shore, but local experts say to stay away from them. The Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN) responds to calls about stranded, distressed and deceased marine mammals. WMMSN principal investigator Victoria Souze said anyone who sees a lone seal pup, including kayakers, should stay 100 yards away. Dogs should also be kept away from the pup. “They do not need attention,” Souze said. “They need to be left alone.” Seal pupping season occurs June to September in Whatcom County. During pupping season, seal pups are often left alone on

the shore in the morning when the beach is empty while mothers go into the water to feed, Souze said. When the mother returns to see a beach full of people, she won’t return to her pup until they’re gone. Federal law prohibits marine mammal harassment, including touching, feeding or pouring water on marine mammals, according to the WMMSN website. Souze recommends calling WMMSN any time a pup is alone on a crowded beach. “If there’s a pup on a crowded beach, we should be called so we can come set up a perimeter and seal sit to keep the public away,” Souze said. To report a marine mammal in distress, call the Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Center hotline at 360/966-8845. More information about Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network is available at wmmsn.org.

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This October, the Blaine High School Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame will induct 10 individuals and teams who were supposed to be inducted last year but were delayed because of the pandemic. In its second induction ceremony, the booster club will recognize the 1990 state championship wrestling team and baseball team among others. Seventeen individuals and teams were inducted into the hall of fame in the group’s first ceremony in 2019. This year’s induction ceremony is scheduled for October 8-9 at Blaine High School (BHS), and the inductees are: Dale Flint Contributor – Dale was best remembered for being the original “voice of the Borderites.” Dale was also instrumental in helping to start the booster club and Blaine’s little league football program. Ernie Jacobs Class of 1939 – Ernie led BHS to a second-place finish in basketball at the state tournament where he became BHS’s first allstate player. He was also the athlete of the year in 1939. He went to the University of Washington

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where he was a team captain on the golf team. Bob Robbins Class of 1954 – Bob was a versatile athlete and lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He helped lead the basketball team to the state tournament his junior year in 1953, and was named athlete of the year. Becky Riddle Class of 2002 – Becky earned letters in volleyball, basketball and track and field. She helped her basketball team earn two trophies at state. She went to state in track and field three years, earning several medals, and then went to the University of Utah and won medals in field events. Teresa (Holleman) Goninan Class of 1984 – Teresa participated in volleyball, basketball and track all four years. She was chosen as BHS’s female athlete of the year as well as being honored by the Bellingham Herald. She participated in track for all four years at the University of Puget Sound. Rod Dohner Class of 1990 – Rod participated in football, wrestling and baseball. He was a two-time state wrestling champion and chosen as the male athlete of the year in 1990. He wrestled at Highline In addition, if an illegal fire escapes or needs to be extinguished by the fire department, people may be held financially and criminally responsible. These outdoor burning restrictions may be reduced as weather and fire danger dictates. For questions on open burning in Whatcom County, contact the Whatcom County fire marshal’s office at 360/778-5900 or listen to current burn ban information on the Whatcom County Burn Information Line at 360/778-5903.

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College, finished second at nationals and earned a spot on the NJCAA All-American team in 1991. Dwayne Magnusson Class of 1997 – During his time at BHS, Dwayne was a two-time state champion and two-time state runner up in wrestling, with an overall record of 138-5 during four years. He wrestled for the Canadian Olympic team and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, earning an All-American honors. Joe Paciorek Class of 1907 – Joe earned 12 varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball. He helped lead the baseball team to a third place finish at state in 1905. The Milwaukee Brewers drafted Joe in 1907 and he played seven years in minor league. Teams: 1990 wrestling state championship team The 1990 wresting team became BHS’s second team to win a

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state championship. There were four individual state champions. The team set a state record for the most team points at a tournament. 1990 baseball state championship team The 1990 baseball team became BHS’s third team to win a state championship. The team tied the school record for most wins in a season (20) and came from behind to defeat Connell High School in the championship (5-2). The hall of fame committee is also seeking nominations from parents, coaches and community members who know of past school athletes who may be eligible. The committee will keep all nominations on file and reconsider them for three years, if not immediately inducted. To learn more and see the nomination criteria, visit the Blaine Athletic Booster Club website at blaineathleticboosterclub.com/ hall-of-fame.html.

Due to COVID-19 and new OPMA rules, meetings are now only open to the public virtually. Information on how to listen or watch the meeting live will be on the City Council agenda which is located on the City’s website homepage under Your Government, City Council, City Council Agenda. Please check the agenda prior to each meeting as the call-in number or location may change.

Thursday, July 8 9:00am – Park and Cemetery Board *CANCELLED* 6:00pm – Planning Commission Meeting

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Thursday, July 22 6:00pm – Planning Commission Meeting *CANCELLED* Contact information for staff and Councilmembers can be found on the City’s website. Call (360) 332-8311 or visit our website.

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Station 49 open for summer fun with new weekday hours B y E m i l y F ee k Looking for family-friendly summer fun in Birch Bay? Look no farther than family-owned entertainment center Station 49. As of June 23, Station 49, located at 4620 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, is open daily for the summer with entertainment for all ages. The venue includes a gokart track, mini golf, an arcade, a miniature train ride and a saloon area. They also host weekly comedy nights and live music. Owner Dale Giffen runs the park with his family. Though the park has changed ownership a

few times, it’s always been owned by someone in the Giffen family. His wife, Sheila, greets customers at the front desk where they manage admissions and sell snacks. Their son, Brayden, graduated from Arizona State University and is helping for the summer. Dale and his father, Don, recall the park dating back to 1962, the year of the Seattle World’s Fair; the family owns some of the bumper cars featured at the fair, though they’re no longer in use. “They’re not quite as safe as today’s go-karts,” Dale remarked. “We saved the original go-karts for nostalgia.”

Up until summer 2020, the park was named Miniature World Family Fun Center. The Giffens renamed the park in honor of the miniature train, which has been a park feature since 1994, and its location along the 49th parallel. In addition to last year’s rebranding, the Giffens added a saloon area to the park, tying in with the park’s Western theme. The saloon hadn’t seen much use until this year. “Last year we opened on July 4, but everything was shut down,” Dale said. “We couldn’t do anything, so there was really no business down here.”

This summer, however, the saloon is open and in full swing with weekly events. Station 49 hosts comedy nights every other Thursday, line dancing every Friday and live music every weekend. Though a recent addition, the events have been well received by customers, Dale said. “For just starting out, we’ve been very happy,” Dale said of the new venue. Moving forward, they’re looking to add country swing dancing on Thursdays as well. As they add new events and invite performers, the Giffens want to make sure Station 49 remains a

family-friendly destination. The park is also dog friendly as long as the dogs are leashed. The best thing about owning Station 49 is getting to be part of the community, Dale said. He hopes to bring more people to Birch Bay with Station 49 and is invested in community growth and development. True to his word, the Station 49 website, station49.fun, also promotes other Birch Bay businesses. “We want all businesses to prosper in Birch Bay, because businesses do struggle in the wintertime,” Dale said. “We’re happy to see shops open this year.”

s A prop of a cowboy riding a horse highlights the park’s Western theme.

s From l; Dale, Don and Brayden Giffen, three generations of the same family, stand in front of a prop stage coach at Station 49 in Birch Bay. Photos by Emily Feek

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WCLS highlights Blaine teen poets The 2021 edition of the Whatcom County Library System’s (WCLS) teen poetry publication, A Forest of Words, features Blaine teens. A Forest of Words, an annual compilation that accepts submissions from teens countywide, was edited by Tamar Clarke, teen services coordinator at WCLS. Despite the pandemic, the 2021 edition received a comparable number of submissions to previous years. Clarke said the anthology has never set a theme to allow students more creative freedom, but this year’s edition seemed more personal. “Teens are always really personal, but I feel like this year in particular, we all had a lot of time to spend with ourselves and really examine who we are and what we value,” Clarke said. Blaine High School junior Pele Thornton’s poem “Mistakes Were Made, Lessons Were Learned” was a reflection on personal growth and relationships with others. Thornton wrote the poem as a way to process her emotions. She’s also been published in previous editions of Forest of Words. “A Forest of Words has given me a great opportunity to try to get out there,” Thornton said. “I’m glad a bunch of people are trying to publish their own works, to try to be heard, because that’s definitely important.” Other students reflected on cultural expectations. Julia Maxey, a Blaine High School junior whose poem “Dress Code” was included in the collection, found inspiration by the double standards girls face at school and how dress codes stifle self-expression. “In our school, I’m happy that we don’t have uniforms, but I think dress codes target women and it’s pretty toxic for young girls growing up to have to experience that,” Maxey said. “I wanted people to know that dress codes shut doors for people’s personal experiences.” Maxey said she wants to be an author one day and draws inspiration from every book she reads. The poems and lines that inspire her most are featured on a quote

wall in her room. Though Maxey hasn’t added her own poem to the wall yet, she said she plans to frame it. “It’s always been a dream of mine, so I’m really happy about it,” Maxey said of seeing her poem in print. “My favorite English teacher presented the idea to me, so I’m really glad she showed me that.” Ninth-grade Lynden Christian High School student Jessica Walters also wrote about societal pressures girls face in the poem “Our Twisted Society.” She began the poem when she was in sixth grade but was inspired to finish it when she heard about A Forest of Words. “My poem was about the way girls grow up in society today and how we’re told to be and act a certain way, when maybe we just need to rewrite how that stereotype looks,” Walters said. Walters was excited to see her work in print but also impressed by the work others submitted. She described the finished product as powerful, especially considering the poets are all teenagers like her. Providing teenagers a place to share their thoughts and ideas is important, Clarke said. “Teens have a lot to say and to share,” Clarke said. “A publication like this allows us to do that, to give them each their own page literally and figuratively.” In addition to publishing A Forest of Words annually, WCLS also hosts a teen writing workshop that Clarke said has helped create a community for teens invested in writing. The WCLS Reader to Reader webpage lets teens recommend books to each other as well, highlighting content that resonates with them. “The world of young adult literature is so rich right now,” Clarke said. “We have a lot of diversity here at a lot of levels. It’s nice that kids can explore whatever they are curious about through books they can access through our libraries.” Anyone interested in reading the 2021 edition of A Forest of Words can view the publication on the WCLS website at bit. ly/3yaKGVR or check out a copy from a library branch.

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published in 2021. Morse didn’t have the best time as a student, which inspired him to make changes, particularly to how students are disciplined. Morse’s school days took place in Auburn, but he taught mostly in Whatcom County. He taught at Fisher Elementary School in Lynden in the ’80s before he became principal at Silver Beach Elementary in 1992, then Roosevelt Elementary School in 2000 and Sunnyland Elementary School in 2017. “As an educational system, we should be teaching kids social skills and how to behave and act in a way that will help them manage their lives happily, instead of in constant conflict,” he said. “We should be teaching, not disciplining.” Rather than suspending students for misbehaving, Morse said he tended to take a restorative justice approach that taught them how to be good community members. For example, a student who vandalized property was shown how they hurt their surroundings, including the custodian, and then asked to help the custodian and create a presentation about taking care of the school. A student who fought another student would be asked to create a plan to resolve conflict nonviolently, apologize to the other student and make restitution, such as doing chores to replace a shirt torn in the fight, Morse said. “We tried to help students realize that their actions had an impact on the target, the school community, and themselves,” he said. “Rather than excluding a child for misbehavior, we wanted to find a way to positively include them and heal the community.” Morse felt like an outlier and saw that schools were in need of more teachers who could relate to struggling students, but found teachers were successful students who liked school. Feeling like an outlier isn’t the only struggle Morse has experienced. He, like many, has had tough experiences throughout his life from being chased by bullies every day in third grade to

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being called names by teachers, which he describes in his books Through this storytelling, Morse said he would like to help people feel okay by realizing they are not alone in their struggles. Morse said he hopes to bring awareness that everyone is dealing with something, regardless of what it looks like on the outside. After retiring two years ago, Morse continues to stay involved with restorative justice and juvenile detention through virtual

workshops he’s presented to King County high schools. Village Books proceeds from “Sixty Years in the Schoolhouse: Life After the Bell A Memoir” are donated to the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation. He is currently working on his third book, tentatively titled “Biking Downhill with No Brakes” that will be short stories from Morse’s life slated for publication early 2022. Grace McCarthy contributed to reporting this article.

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Road Rules: How speed limits are decided and set By Doug Dahl Q: I live in a rural town and my neighbors have been harassing us lately to slow down on a road that by law is 25 mph. They have today now posted a “slow down: speed limit 10 mph” sign they bought off the internet. Does this sign have any legal standing? A: Can you imagine if you really could just decide what you wanted the speed limit to be in front of your house and then put up a sign? What happens if I think the speed on my street should be 20 mph, but my neighbor prefers 50 mph? With enough opinions, we could be changing speed limits at each property line, and maybe even have different speed lim-

its on each side of the street. Of course, this is all nonsense, as it’s not up to the individual residents on a street to decide the speed limit. Instead of your neighbor picking a speed limit, the maximum speed for a given type of road is defined in the Revised Code of Washington. The section of the law titled, “Basic rule and maximum limits” sets speed limits at the following: • City and town streets – 25 mph • County roads – 50 mph • State highways – 60 mph If you’ve paid attention to more than a handful of speed limit signs, you’re probably saying, “Hey, wait a second, there are a lot of roads that don’t match those speed limits. What gives?”

I’ll tell you. The next two sections of the law allow for both increases and decreases in speed limits. However, that doesn’t mean that a neighbor, or any other person, can just decide to change the speed limit. The law states that the decision must be determined “upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation ...” There’s a bit more to the law, but the point is that setting a speed limit is supposed to be rooted in data that supports a safe and appropriate speed for a given road. Your neighbor’s sign has no authority behind it, but there’s more. Not only is it unenforceable; it’s also illegal. Unsurprisingly, you can’t just put up official-looking traffic

signs on the roadway. Here’s what the law says: “No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device ... or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic ...” Out of curiosity, I went online to a site that sells signs like you described to see if I could tell from the reviews how they were being used. To most purchasers’ credit, they were putting them on long driveways and private roads. But there were also folks who wrote, “My across-the-street neighbor and I were tired of cars speeding past our homes, so now we each have a sign in front of our

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Sheriff’s Reports June 26, 1:59 a.m.: Noise in progress on Harborview Road. June 26, 9:38 a.m.: Threat on Birch Bay Drive. June 26, 8:42 p.m.: Vehicle prowl on Legion Drive. June 27, 12:04 a.m.: Fireworks on Harborview Road. June 27, 12:25 p.m.: Threat on Birch Bay Drive. June 27, 3:07 p.m.: Fireworks on Bayshore Drive. June 27, 3:19 p.m.: Theft on Birch Bay Square Street. June 27, 7:01 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. June 27, 7:10 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Kickerville and Birch Bay-Lynden roads. June 27, 8:07 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Kayak Way. June 27, 9:48 p.m.: Party on Jackson Road. June 28, 3:39 a.m.: Missing person on Birch Bay Drive. June 28, 4:26 p.m.: Harassment on Park Lane. June 28, 9:26 p.m.: Fireworks on Selder and Bayvue roads. June 28, 10:16 p.m.: Traffic problem on Harborview and Birch Bay-Lynden roads. June 29, 11:50 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Helweg Lane. June 29, 7:27 p.m.: Landlord

tenant dispute on Frances Lane. June 30, 7:16 p.m.: Theft on Portal Way, Custer. June 30, 5:18 p.m.: Burglary on Legion Drive. July 1, 7:13 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Seafair Drive. July 1, 10:45 a.m.: Burglary on Morgan Drive. July 1, 3:22 p.m.: Motor vehicle acciden on Arnie and Valley View roads, Custer.

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June 26, 6 a.m.: Malicious mischief report on Martin Street. June 26, 6 p.m.: Catalytic converter theft on Martin Street. June 26, 8:34 p.m.: Activated alarm on Peace Portal Drive. June 26, 9:30 p.m.: Domestic dispute on Cherry Street. June 27, 11:49 a.m.: Parking problem on Semiahmoo Parkway. June 27, 1:13 p.m.: Shoplifting on Boblett Street. June 27, 2:17 p.m.: Neighbor dispute on Peace Portal Drive. June 28, 3:04 p.m.: Behavioral health issue on 8th Street. June 28, 7:01 p.m.: Fraud report on Georgia Street. June 28, 7:14 p.m.: Suicidal threats – social media – on H Street.

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July 1, 7:18 p.m.: Death investigation on Sunset Drive. July 2, 10:58 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Valley View Road, Custer. July 2, 11:03 a.m.: Littering on Selder and Seavue roads. July 2, 6:54 p.m.: Fight on Birch Bay Road. July 2, 11:04 p.m.: Shots on Kickerville Road. July 3, 2:04 a.m.: Party on Anderson Road.

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June 28, 9:27 p.m.: Sibling physical dispute on D Street. June 29, 8:28 a.m.: Verbal domestic on Harrison Avenue. June 29, 3:59 p.m.: Suspicious circumstance on 3rd Street. June 29, 6:47 p.m.: Malicious mischief on Peace Portal Drive. June 29, 7:14 p.m.: Attended death investigation on Garfield Avenue. July 1, 12:37 p.m.: Community oriented policing on Pearl Street. July 1, 10:30 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on E Street. July 2, 6:16 p.m.: Home alarm activation on Canvasback Road. July 2, 6:25 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances at a motel on D Street. Report by Blaine Police Department.

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Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, July 8, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Breaking Bad hosted by Alan. Info: thevaultwine.com. League of Women Voters Virtual Candidate Forum: Thursday, July 8. Whatcom County Council at-large candidates Kamal Bhachu, Barry Buchanan, Bob Burr, Misty Flowers at 6 p.m., Whatcom County Council District 1 candidates Kaylee Galloway, Jeremiah Ramsey, Eddy Ury at 7 p.m. and Bellingham City Council at-large candidates Tonia Boze, Kristina Michele Martens, Russ Whidbee at 8 p.m. Watch online or anytime before voting at lvwbellinghamwhatcom.org. Family Beach Walk: Friday, July 9, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Birch Bay State Park. Free. Meet at the Heron Center or look for volunteers in green vests on the beach. Info: fobbsp.org. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, July 9, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: JP Falcon. Info: thevaultwine.com. Summer Farm Market: Saturday, July 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Home Farm UPick and Events, 8020 Kickerville Road. Live music, 20+ vendors, tractor train and more. Free. Info: homefarm.farm. Family Beach Walk: Saturday, July 10, noon–2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park. Free. Meet at the Heron Center or look for volunteers in green vests on the beach. Info: fobbsp.org. Haynie Opry: Saturday, July 10, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Custer. Join Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends band for a special tribute to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Carl Perkins. His hits include “Blue suede shoes,” “Honey don’t,” and others. Gospel matinee at 3 p.m. Tickets at the door $5 for matinee, $10 evening show at the door. Info: 360/366-3321. Second Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, July 11, 9 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Serving eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, ham or sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Adults $7.50, kids 6 and under $4. Open to the public. All proceeds support the American Legion and our veterans. Masks and social distancing required. Info: 360/371-7311. Virtual Blaine Harbor Music Festival: July 12–17. Musicians ages 12 – 20 from all over the world learn from world-renowned faculty.Free community concert presented each day at 1 p.m.. For more information on the program, courses and participation, visit: blaineharbormusicfestival.org. Semiahmoo Women’s Club Luncheon: Thursday, July 15, 11:15 a.m., Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. $25 buffet lunch. RSVP by 5 p.m. Saturday July 10 to B.J. Windrum, 817/600-4192 or young.drum@hotmail.com. Women from all communities welcome to join the club. Info: semiahmoowomensclub.org. Proposition 2021-3 Virtual Public meeting: Thursday, July 15, 3 p.m. Learn about why the levy lid lift is requested and what North Whatcom Fire and Rescue proposed for the funds. Zoom link: zoom. us/j/96250395043.

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Hunters of the Sky: Saturday, July 17, 6 p.m., Birch Bay State Park wildlife theater. Experience live birds of prey up close, learn as highly skilled trainers from Sardis Raptor Center show off winged hunters and provide insight into identification, anatomy of flight, raptors’ role in the environment and much more. Please bring chairs. Info: fobbsp.org. Ongoing: Summer food program: Blaine school district will have no charge meals available for all students up to 18 years of age, or 21 if enrolled in a program and not graduated. Meals are to be picked up on Wednesdays between 1–5:30 p.m. through the summer. Visit the food services page at bit.ly/3dUpBqR for more information. Blaine Food Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.–noon. Delivery options available. Info:360/332-6350 or blainefood@hotmail.com. The Bridge Food Distribution Program: Fridays 3:30–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome. The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesdays 3–5 p.m. and Fridays 12–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Donations by appointment, call 360/366-8763. Blaine’s Market by the Sea: Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., G Street Plaza. Featuring high quality arts and crafts vendors selling handcrafted merchandise. Info: cjsolomon07@comcast.net. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Virtual meetings: Third Thursdays, 2 p.m. Meeting ID on birchbaychamber.com. Blaine Library: 610 3rd Street. Open to in-branch visits, Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. In-branch visits, curbside services, and Friends of the Library Bookstore now open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info 360/305-3637. Friends of Birch Bay Library Board of Directors meetings: Second Monday, 6:30 p.m. All who are vaccinated are welcome to attend in person. Non-vaccinated or those with limited mobility are asked to request Zoom access. Info: FOBBLsecretary@gmail.com. Meals on Wheels: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up one hot and six frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040. Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum: Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Free, donations welcome. Masks required Info: 360/371-3558.

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Jaime Arnett becomes executive director of Animals as Natural Therapy B y S ie n n a B o u c he r Blaine native Jaime Arnett decided to focus on helping others with their own mental health after her husband died by suicide. This eventually led to her new position as Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) executive director. The north Bellingham farm has animals with which visitors develop healthy relationships to help alleviate behavioral and mental health issues. ANT, a nonprofit, offers programs for youth, veterans, families and elderly. Arnett, who already had experience working with nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity, began as an ANT contract grant writer in 2015. Before long, she found herself getting more involved in natural therapy. During this time, Arnett was also getting experience outside of ANT – including serving as a Blaine City Council member and working as an administrative executive for Boundary Fish Company. “I was really interested in animals as therapeutic modality,” Arnett said. When ANT program founder Sonja Wingard began talking about retiring in 2019, Arnett thought she was a good replacement because she cared deeply about the nonprofit, she said. Arnett took on the position of operations and development director in 2019, before ultimately taking the role as executive director in 2020. Arnett said she’s been chal-

lenged trying to explain to people why animals work as therapy. “You can’t just throw people in a barnyard and miraculous things happen,” she said with a laugh. “It’s cool to inform people about how petting fur is proven to release dopamine and serotonin while inhibiting cortisol. Our heart rates can actually sync up with the animal we are petting.” Being in such a relaxed state is conducive to healing, she said. “A lot of beautiful things happen at the farm,” she said. A majority of the program focuses on working with horses because bonding with a horse requires effort from both the person and horse, Arnett said. The horse can know someone better than another human, and can teach people healthy boundaries, self-respect and communication, she said. “They’re naturally a little bit skittish, which makes them more in tune to the environment,” said Arnett, explaining this causes them to pick up on physical communication with people. “When you get a 1000-pound animal to agree with you, that gives you a lot of confidence.” Along with Arnett becoming executive director, ANT also recently moved its farm to Kline Road in north Bellingham in April. The 10-acre farm created more space for the horses and allowed the nonprofit to add goats, chickens and rabbits to its farm. For more information, visit animalsasnaturaltherapy.org.

s Blaine resident Jaime Arnett is the new executive director of Animals as Natural Therapy. Courtesy photo

s An Animals as Natural Therapy participant pets a miniature horse named Buttercup.

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