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s Whatcom County executive Jack Louws pours sand on the beach at Birch Bay during the groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Birch Bay berm project on September 6. The project went out to bid last week and construction could start as early as November. From l., Jon Hutchings, Whatcom County public works director; Roland Middleton, Whatcom County public works special projects manager; Mike Peetoom, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce president; Jack Louws, Whatcom County executive; Kathy Berg, project advocate; and Tim Thiessen, Birch Bay Bible Community Church pastor.
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City of Blaine, Family Care Network reach property deal By Jami Makan The city of Blaine and Family Care Network (FCN) have reached an agreement for the purchase of about 2.5 acres of property currently owned by the city and located on the Gateway property, formerly the site of the Blaine Municipal Airport. FCN intends to build a new medical center on the property, including an outpatient family medicine clinic, a medical laboratory and an urgent care center open to FCN and non-FCN patients. At the September 9 city council meeting, councilmembers voted unanimously to authorize city manager Michael Jones to sign a purchase and sale agreement on behalf of the city. Although he was not present at the meeting, FCN president and CEO Rodney Anderson delivered a message to councilmembers thanking them. “I am pleased to report that FCN has agreed to terms and will be signing the purchase and sale agreement within the week,”
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An invasive crab species has been detected in Drayton Harbor, worrying experts who are concerned about the potential impact to marine ecosystems in the region. In August, Margarette Grant and Margaret Santamaria found the shell of an invasive European green crab while walking along the beach in east Drayton Harbor, between Dakota Creek and California Creek. They were conducting a survey for a citizen science project, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST), when they discovered the shell of a 50-millimeter male European green crab mixed into the seaweed wrack that had washed up on the beach. “It was like ‘uh-oh’ – that pit in your stomach,” said Grant. The European green crab is a small shore crab whose native distribution is in the northeast Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea, ranging along coasts from northern Africa to Norway and Iceland. The recent arrival of the green crab on America’s west coast has alarmed experts, because the species has the potential to significantly alter any ecosystem it invades. The green crab could threaten Dungeness crab, oyster and clam fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. This is because the green crab feeds on many organisms, including clams, oysters, mussels, marine worms and small crustaceans. It can also prey on native juvenile crabs and shellfish. “It will eat anything that it can get its claws around,” said Emily Grason, a marine ecologist with Washington Sea Grant at the University of Washington. “It could be other species of native crab, and it could also be things like eelgrass beds. There’s research that the green crabs will dig them up, damaging the habitat for juvenile salmon.” According to Grason, there have been six detections of European green crab in Whatcom County this year. Three live crab were found in a trap in Chuckanut Bay in July, and the remains of one were found in Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham in May. There was the August discovery of a shell in east Drayton Harbor by Grant and Santamaria, and more recently, on September 1, Grant spotted another shell when she was walking along the beach to the west
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s A group of first responders from New York City, who were on duty when the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred, visited the Blaine Police Department on September 10. The following day, they were honored guests at the 9/11 memorial service at Peace Arch State Park. The visiting first responders included FDNY paramedic Robert Abril and NYPD officers Marna Rann, Dennis O’Connell and Christine Reyes. Photo by Jami Makan
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The Editor: I would like to thank Lily Kerlin for her courageous and insightful letter published in the August 29 – September 4 edition of The Northern Light. The Northwest Washington Fair is a highlight of the summer, a place for family fun and celebration of what makes our unique corner of America such a great place in which to live. While Lily is correct in pointing out the fact that all citizens are entitled to freedom of expression, there is a time when good judgement should be exercised, and the feelings of others taken into account. Vulgar statements and crude images of any kind have no place at an event such as the fair. If political preferences (or any other controversial opinion) must be expressed in such a setting, they should be limited to wholesome comments and endorsements, not tasteless and crude negativity. As adults, we have an obligation to be positive role models for young people. We would not tolerate hats, shirts and stickers like those mentioned by Lily at public places like school. The fair is also a public place where many kids gather. The management of the fair should adapt similar standards to schools for what may be sold, seen or given away to the kids who attend their event. Kids are learning every moment of every day, not just in school. We, as adults, must strive to make sure that what they are exposed to is respectful of the rights of others and uplifting, no matter what the venue. Thanks, Lily, for a great wake-up call. Bryan Johnson Blaine The Editor: The future health and safety of Whatcom County citizens are in voters’ hands this fall. At issue is the expansion of new fossil fuel projects at Cherry Point. Industry
pressures to increase the export of highly volatile unrefined fuels, coal and gas from the west coast have put Whatcom County and Cherry Point in their crosshairs. If Satpal Sidhu is elected as county executive and Natalie McClendon is elected to the district 5 council seat (which includes Blaine, Ferndale, Birch Bay and Lummi Island), they will support the current county council work to restrict unrestrained expansion at Cherry Point. County council has proposed sensible amendments to the comprehensive plan for Cherry Point, prohibiting any new piers and fossil fuel projects which would increase transport and export of unrefined fossil fuels. At the same time, the amendments protect existing industries and refineries, allowing limited expansion to safeguard their competitive viability and protect the jobs they provide. However, opposition to the council’s efforts has resulted in very large sums of money from the fossil fuel industries flowing to Tony Larson’s campaign for county executive and Ben Elenbaas’ campaign for the district 5 county council seat. Because I support moving towards cleaner energy, job retraining as needed and a healthy environment, I will be voting for Satpal Sidhu for county executive and Natalie McClendon for the district 5 seat. I am also voting to re-elect Carol Frazey to her at-large council position to continue her good work. Winning these races is critical if we want responsible development at Cherry Point and a healthy environment for ourselves, our families and future generations. Judy Bush Lummi Island
Bay directly out on the open water of the Georgia Strait and, beyond the horizon, Hurricane Dorian was wreaking havoc in the Caribbean. Alf and Shaun (last name omitted to protect their humility and because it is disclosed below) navigated the crabbing vessel “POS,” with a full limit of crab from blue water toward the safety of the Birch Bay Village (BBV) marina. Approaching the safe harbor, they noticed a small boat about a quarter mile off of their starboard quarter bow with numerous individuals, as they described, “appearing to be doing jumping jacks or attempting to fly.” Upon closer observation, they concluded that the flappers were waving their arms in an appeal for assistance. In keeping with maritime aid protocol, they altered course and found the disabled boat and crew in need of a tow to the BBV gas dock. Fighting the slack tide and limited visibility from the oppressive sunshine on a brutal 75-degree day, the rescuers secured a tow line and were able to safely deliver the distressed vessel and crew to the dock at speeds occasionally exceeding two knots! These good Samaritans delayed their crab processing, and nearly missed their tee-off time in order to save these strangers. Furthermore, the conflicted Canadians declined an offer of beer from the grateful skipper of the runabout even though their neighbors in Pirates Cove, BBV could have shared it. In a time when international relations can be stressed, we should be grateful for selfless humanitarians like the Kellners for their courage and compassion. Bob Edwardsen Blaine
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On the last week of summer vacation, incoming Blaine High School sophomore Cole Abshere reeled in a record-breaking channel catfish at Lake Terrell in Ferndale. Cole Abshere’s fish – his first ever catfish – weighed a state-record 37.7 pounds and measured 42 inches long, according to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officials. The Blaine 16-year-old and his grandfather, Joe Morin, went fishing on August 20 at the public pier on Lake Terrell. Cole Abshere had fished the lake a couple weeks before with his parents and a friend. His friend caught two small catfish and ever since, Cole Abshere wanted to catch one. “’I want to get a catfish,’ he kept saying that,” said his mother, Angela Abshere. On his last cast of the day, using a night crawler, he got a big bite. It took 45 minutes to reel it in on his basic fishing pole with an 8-pound line, Angela Abshere said. The line finally broke, when the fish was in knee-deep water near the shore. Cole Abshere and his grandfather didn’t have a net but managed to scoop the tired, slippery fish onto the shore. “That fish was a monster,” said Brad Otto, natural resources technician with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Otto was at the lake and thought the fish could be a state record. Otto’s seen 20-pound catfish caught in Lake Terrell, but nothing like Cole Abshere’s fish. He looked up the previous state record channel catfish in WDFW’s database. It was a 36.2 pounds. Ross Kincaid caught it in a pond along Interstate 82 near Toppenish, south of Yakima, in 1999. Otto, Abshere and Morin drove the fish down Lake Terrell Road to Barlean’s Fishery and weighed it. The digital scale ticked up to 37.7 pounds as employees and customers applauded. “Everyone was cheering, high-fiving, hitting Cole on the back,” said his mother, who made it to Barlean’s for the official weighing. Barlean’s posted a story about the record on its Facebook page that has since been shared nearly
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Cross country is “lightyears ahead” of last year, says coach This season, Blaine’s cross country teams have a goal of getting more than one runner to state – their standard of the past two seasons. Blaine’s cross country teams have historically been small, but they added a few more runners last year when head coach Gabe Bolton took over. This year’s teams are similar in size to last years’ with a little more than 20 runners. Just a few extra runners can make both training and races
easier, said senior team captain Taylee McCormick. “When I was a freshman, by the end of the season, there were usually just two girls running at meets,” she said. “[With more girls], it’s easier to participate and be part of a team, and it helps to have competition.” McCormick missed a trip to the state meet last year by seven places. This year, she’s 45 seconds faster and making state is
her goal. Sophomore Elee Faulkner will likely lead the girls in races, and McCormick and Claar French will try to match her pace. “All three are really close together right now in terms of ability and training,” head coach Gabe Bolton said. “That’s what you want. Pack running is amazing if you can get that to happen.” The boys team has a strong group of returning runners and more athletes than the girls. Malachi Crump,
Landen Carlton, Connor Hettinga, Aiden Simpson and Jack Cheatham are some of Blaine’s fastest returning runners. Freshman David Connors could also finish near the front of the pack, Bolton said. With that many running at a similar pace, the Blaine boys will have a shot at some competitive team scores throughout the season, as the top five on each team score. Having enough runners to accumulate a strong team score is
always hard for small schools. “We’re lightyears ahead of where we were last year,” Bolton said. “The kids who returned are in better shape; we got to do summer training and that helped.” Blaine cross country teams start the race season at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, at the Sehome Invitational. Blaine’s only home meet is at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, at Peace Arch State Park.
With experienced starters, BHS volleyball hopes to return to state Blaine volleyball’s roster includes four of six returning starters from a team that qualified for the state tournament last season. If those experienced players can integrate some talented newcomers to the team, the Borderites will have a shot at making it back to state in 2019.
“Having four returners who all had a major role last year, that’s helping for sure,” said head coach Jacquie Smith. “The new girls who are coming in are going to have those leaders to guide them.” The team’s strengths will include setting and defense, Smith
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of the Dakota Creek Kayak Trail. Grant is a member of Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team, a network of volunteers who use citizen science to achieve a much greater scale of monitoring than would otherwise be possible. She immediately sent photos of her most recent discovery to Grason, who determined that it was the shell of a green crab that had recently molted (shed its shell) in the process of growing. The next step is for Grason to physically inspect the shell, after it is dropped off in Seattle by Grant or Santamaria. “If we can confirm it’s a European green crab, the goal is to look around and get as much information as to where the crab might have come from,” said Grason. Despite the name, European green crabs are not necessarily green. They can be all kinds of colors including orange, red and brown, depending on the age of their shell. The juveniles can even have shells with white and black patterns. Meanwhile, native crab species can be greenish in color, leading to further confusion. “The color isn’t a reliable feature to figure out what you’re looking at,” said Grason. The best way to determine if a crab is a European green crab is to look at the outside of each eye on the back shell. European green crab will have five teeth, or
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spines, next to each eye. This sets the European green crab apart from other species. It is unlikely that people going crabbing will catch European green crabs, because a lot of crabbing gear won’t collect green crabs and living green crabs don’t tend to overlap with legal-size Dungeness and rock crabs. But if someone thinks they have a green crab, or sees one while walking on the beach, they can take a photograph and email it to Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team at crabteam@uw.edu. The team prefers to receive multiple photos from different angles, with another object in the photo for scale. If the crab is identified as a green crab, Washington Sea Grant will work with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to set traps in the area. Later this month, scientific technicians with WDFW plan on conducting a “rapid response” to the recent discoveries of European green crab molts in Dray-
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Active S eniors Model boats built to honor Blaine’s past By Kira Erickson If you’ve ever been to the Drayton Harbor Days maritime festival or the Blaine Visitor Information Center, chances are you’ve seen model boats built by former Blaine school board member Mike Dodd. Many people, locals and visitors alike, will be surprised to learn that the models are representations of actual boats that called Blaine Harbor home. “I’ve done most of the boats that have a connection to the Blaine harbor,” Dodd said. “There’s still a few I need to do.” Dodd specializes in building models of gillnetters and purse seiners, two types of fishing boats. He’s done the occasional pleasure boat model but focuses on boats, past and present, that moored in Blaine during the fishing seasons. Growing up in Blaine, Dodd has seen vast changes to the marina over time. He said today’s boat population is “one percent” of what it was when he was younger. He estimates there were 40 to 50 more of both gillnetter and purse seiner boats. Seeing this decline in fishing
and the boats being retired inspired him to build models of them. Although he follows no official plans, he usually begins by looking at a photograph. “It’s just a hobby that turned into an obsession,” Dodd said. “It’s something I enjoy doing, and it keeps me busy in retirement.” Surprisingly lightweight, Dodd’s models are composed of paper and cardboard. He makes the hull first, the most challenging part because getting the proper shape requires the right curvature of the paper. The cabin, also made of paper, is created separately. For the deck and the bottom of the boat, Dodd uses cereal cardboard boxes. “They’re not meant to be perfect; I call them folk art,” Dodd said. “Once they get painted, they look pretty close.” He paints as he builds, adding other fixtures throughout the process. The nets are made of beads and mesh vegetable sacks. He buys wood doweling for the masts and booms of the ships. Dodd can usually complete a boat in seven to 10 days, spending an average of 50 to 60 hours per model. He displayed around 70 boats
s Mike Dodd with one of his favorite model boats. at the recent Drayton Harbor Days festival, but he estimates he has another 40 to 50 in his collection.
Photo by Kira Erickson
Dodd’s boats were previously kept at his family business, Blaine Marina. When the business closed four years ago, he
worried about where to keep them. Fortunately, Drayton (Continued on next page)
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(Continued from previous page) Harbor Maritime treasurer Merideth Goodman took an interest in safekeeping them. She took 30 boats, most of which are kept on top of her kitch-
en cabinets, where they cannot be accidentally bumped or touched. “I love having them at my house,” Goodman said. “We feel so honored because they’re a part of history.” Dodd’s model of the Princess
Elaine can be publicly viewed at the Blaine Visitor Information Center. His model portrays the 300-foot-long B.C. ferry boat turned floating restaurant in Blaine during the 1960s. The real boat was so large that most
believed it wouldn’t be able to fit through the harbor entrance, Dodd recalls. Dodd has also built models of boats for prominent fishing families in Blaine. He was happy to finish a collection of eight
for the Westman family before Drayton Harbor Days. “They’ve just been a real success,” Dodd said. “The compliments I get and the feedback I get from the people who have some of the boats is rewarding.”
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s Dodd’s model of Princess Elaine, a ferry boat that became a floating restaurant in Blaine in the 1960s. Photo by Kira Erickson
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By Jami Makan A new event being organized by the Blaine Chamber of Commerce will feature food prepared by an award-winning pit master. Blaine Surf and Turf by the Sea will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. to
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tember 18 will include tributes to film and TV stars who died during the past year, including Doris Day, Burt Reynolds and Peter Fonda. Miller will show scenes from their best work and discuss his personal meetings with many of them. The next program, on September 25, will include a parade of scenes featuring the villains and vixens of the James Bond series. On October 2, Miller will discuss his private interviews with stars including Lucille Ball, and on October 9, Miller will discuss the special bond created between some film directors and their favorite stars. Subsequent programs will feature actors who never won Acad-
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5:30 p.m. at the G Street Plaza in downtown Blaine. The event will feature food prepared by Christopher McBride, who has been barbecuing as a hobby for 45 years and has competed in barbecue competitions for the past 15 years. McBride has won several awards, including an award for his honey garlic pepper BBQ sauce. He regularly barbecues for fundraisers at service clubs. Although he lives in North Vancouver, he has a house in Birch Bay and has been eager to serve food locally. “Over the years, I have probably barbecued 1,000 barons of beef and 350 whole hogs,” he said. For the Surf and Turf event, McBride will be barbecuing salmon and pulled pork. Fish and
chips will also be on the menu. For $20, attendees can choose two proteins, with proceeds benefitting the chamber and the Healthy Youth Coalition. Attendees can choose to sit in either the beer garden or a family-friendly seating area. Entertainment will be provided by Cosmic Sauce, a dynamic nine-piece group that will play from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accompanied by Sharon Mayson, Silver City Band will take the stage from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Donna Raimey, program and events coordinator for the Blaine Chamber of Commerce, said the event will hopefully become an annual tradition. In the future, she envisions it becoming a barbecue competition with multiple pit masters squaring off against each other.
International Peace Arch Association recognized by U.S. consul general By Kira Erickson Representing the International Peace Arch Association (IPAA), Christina Winkler was recognized by U.S. consul general Katherine Dhanani at a 1920s-themed Independence Day celebration held in Vancouver in July. “They wanted to celebrate people who did extraordinary things for the U.S.-Canada relationship,” said Winkler, the president and founder of IPAA. “It was an honor and a privilege to be recognized.” The event, the first of its kind in Vancouver hosted by the U.S. consulate, provided opportunities for guests to socialize and connect with one another. Winkler said other organizations such as NASA were in attendance to receive recognition. “When they bring their constituents together, they want people to get together and network,” Winkler said. Winkler was recognized for her work with the IPAA. For the past 25 years, the organization has hosted tours and events at Peace Arch State Park, including Hands
Across the Border and international sculpture exhibitions. Most recently, Winkler has advocated for a joint-issued postage stamp in the U.S. and Canada depicting the Peace Arch. She has already written letters to selection committees in both countries and plans to host educational outreach events in the near future.
s From l., U.S. consul general Katherine Dhanani and IPAA founder Christina Winkler. Photo courtesy of Christina Winkler
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Immaculately maintained, sweeping view of Mountains & Birch Bay area. Custom built 3-BD, 2520 sf, 2.5-BA. Extra windows fills home w/abundant light, hickory cabinets, vaulted pine wood ceilings, oak hardwoods, French doors to inviting sun room, main floor master BD. Perfect deck for entertaining w/ smoked glass railing, huge garage, fully fenced. Amenities include golf, private saltwater marina, clubhouse, private beaches, play grounds, 24/7 security. MLS #1481151
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Westman Marine site slated for clean-up By Kira Erickson Once the place for boat repair and maintenance, the Westman Marine site is slated for clean-up. Toxins were found in the soil and sediments in the environment during a 2013-2014 investigation by the Port of Bellingham. The groundwater remains unaffected at this time. Interim action was taken in 2014 by the Port of Bellingham to remove around 420 tons of contaminated soil. The presence of tributyltin (TBT) at the site, an anti-fouling agent used to prevent barnacles and algae from growing on the underside of boats, is not only toxic to marine organisms but is also bioaccumulative, meaning it moves up the food web. “It’s always been an industrial
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site since the harbor was created out of the tide flats,” said Ian Fawley, ecology outreach specialist for the Washington State Department of Ecology. “We’ve got a straightforward path on finding out where the contamination came from.” The toxins at the site resulted from the historic operations of Westman Industrial Co. Fawley said the current tenants, Walsh Marine, are following the proper procedures to ensure that no further contamination is happening. Department of Ecology communications manager Larry Altose said hazardous waste laws are instrumental in preventing further contamination. “Historic contamination is often from a time period that preceded the hazardous waste laws that businesses operate under today,” Altose said. “These contaminated sites prompted the creation of laws that govern the
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Coming up Live Music at The Vault: Friday, September 13, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. Featuring: Mary Ellen Lykins & Craig Adams. Info: 360/392-0955.
3rd Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, September 15, 9 a.m.–noon, the American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Open to the public. Adults $6/children 6 years and younger $3. Eggs to order, French toast, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, ham or sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Info: 360/371-7311.
Live Music at Bay Breeze: Friday, September 13, 6–9 p.m., Bay Breeze Restaurant and Bar, 7829 Birch Bay Drive. Featuring: Jeff Peters. Info: 360/922-7902. BCT Auditions for The Witches: Monday, September 16, 7 p.m., Ferndale Library meeting Piano Concert: Friday, September 13, 7 p.m., Zion room and Tuesday, September 17, 7 p.m., Blaine Lutheran Church, 7215 Valley View Road. All are Middle School cafeteria. “The Witches” is a play welcome to come enjoy piano music of a variety of by David Wood, adapted from the Roald Dahl genres with pianist John Nilsen. Free will offering. book. Roles for 6 women, 4 men (2 kids). Email blainecommunitytheater@gmail.com with quesFermented Vegetables: Saturday, September 14, tions or visit blainecommunitytheater.com. 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Discover how easy it is to preserve your produce us- Loads of Love: Monday, September 16, 5–7:30 ing this age-old technique. Free samples! Presented p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd. Street. Laundry by Blaine C.O.R.E. Info: 360/305-3637. costs covered. Run With The Chums: Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m., BP Highlands off Grandview Road. Free, family-friendly run featuring a smolt sprint kids’ run at 10 a.m. and the 5k Chum Run at 10:30 a.m. T-shirts, raffle prizes. Register: whatcomcd.org/run-with-thechums or call 360/526-2381.
Community Helpers Storytime: Tuesday, September 17, 10:30–11 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. New fall season! Storytime with special guests sharing what they do to help us grow strong and stay safe. For ages 3-5. Info: 360/305-3637.
Picklers Palooza Pickleball Festival: Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Challenge courts for various skill levels for $10 per team, free clinics for all ages, play in with the pros, free open play, referee clinic, ratings court, demo paddles, food and beer garden, music and fun. Registration required to play: picklerspalooza.com. Co-hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation and Bellingham Pickleball Club.
BBWARM Advisory Committee Meeting: Wednesday, September 18, 6–8 p.m., BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. Parking fees will be covered for those attending. Display Discover Pass on windshield if possible. Info: bbwarm.whatcomcounty.org.
BP Cherry Point Refinery Open House: Friday, September 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., BP Cherry Point Recreation Area. Reservations required. Photo ID required. Refreshments/picnic lunch provided. Reservations/event details: bpopenhouse.com. The Sounds of Chile: Saturday, September 28, 7 p.m., and Sunday, September 29, 3 p.m., Trinity Church, 1880 APA Road, Point Roberts. Renowned Chilean musical artists Viviana Morales y Los Reptilianos performing original and Chilean folk music. Their musical repertoire will take you on a journey from the north to the south of Chile, including music from indigenous communities. Benefit concerts for Trinity Music Camp. Music in Motion: Sunday, September 29, 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial Street. Featuring: Jon Kimura Parker and Bellingham Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: Mountbakertheatre.com. Al-Anon Meetings: Mondays, noon, United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. Info: Call M.J. 360/920-3679 or Bob 360/920-3676. ArtScape Teens: Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m., Soul Space Studio, 264B H Street. A safe place for teens to set their imaginations free through art mediums. Free studio time. Sponsor: Healthy Youth Coalition. Info: 435/704-1598. Community Meals: Wednesdays, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street. Through May, except holidays. Info: blainecap.org.
Depression Bipolar Support Group: Thursday, APA Museum: Through September, Friday–SunSeptember 19, 6–7:30 p.m., downstairs Blaine day, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Learn United Church of Christ (doors on Clark Street, about the area’s commercial fishing history with Blaine Surf and Turf By The Sea: Saturday, Sep- elevator available). No cost; donations accepted. antique machinery, historic photos and an original tember 14, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Blaine G Street Plaza. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, September 21, 8 sailboat. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com. Enjoy salmon, pulled pork, fish and chips and beer a.m.–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. garden. Live music 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. by Cosmic Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Choice of pancakes, French toast or waffles, Sauce and 2:30–5 p.m. by Silver City Band. Info: Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 come enjoy biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, blainechamber.com. coffee and orange juice. Adults $6, kids $4. Info: open mic, karaoke and games. Free pizza at 5 p.m. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, September 14, 360/332-8040. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting: Sundays, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. Featur6:30–7:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Wine Education Event: Sunday, September, ing: Das & Dudes. Info: 360/392-0955. Boblett Street, entrance on 4th Street. Nwwana.org. 22, 2 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Basketball Sign Ups: Sunday, September Featuring Riedel Glass representative Sarah 15–Tuesday, October 15. Grades K–3. Sign up: Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to Shannon. $75 includes four glasses, four tastes blaineyouthsports.com. calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than of wine and appetizers. Reservations required 360/392-0955. noon on Monday.
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Precipitation: During the period of September 2–8, .08 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2019 year-to-date precipitation is 16.35 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 85°F on September 6 with a low of 53°F on September 5. Average high was 78°F and average low was 57°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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Police Reports More police reports can be found online at thenorthernlight.com August 30, 3:46 a.m.: Blaine Police Department officers responded to a report of suspicious females in the 1200 block of Yew Avenue. Officers contacted the reporting person who advised that the individuals were acting odd but didn’t see them involved with any criminal activity. Officers contacted the females who advised that they were passing through the area. August 30, 2:36 p.m.: Blaine police were called by a woman reporting suspicious loan activity. The woman applied for a loan online and immediately noticed possible fraudulent activity. She alerted her bank. Her bank was aware of the loan company from several other complaints against it. The woman did not lose any money during the process. An informational report was filed. August 31, 12:53 p.m.: A woman called the police to report that her bicycle was stolen from in front of her apartment. The woman did not wish to pursue charges against the suspect and only wanted the bike returned. A theft report was completed. August 31, 8:26 p.m.: Blaine Police Department officers responded to the 1300 block of H Street for a juvenile problem. Officers arrived and discovered that the juvenile was reported as a runaway out of California. Officers took the juvenile into protective custody, transferring him to Child Protective Services. September 1, 4:48 p.m.: A person found a wallet in the area of the 800 block of Peace Portal Drive. Officer impounded the wallet into safe keeping/found property. September 2, 7:28 a.m.: Blaine police responded to a report of domestic disturbance in the 9700 block of Vista Terrace Drive. Officers spoke with the involved persons and determined that, although a loud argument had occurred, no one had been assaulted or otherwise. Officers cleared after issuing a warning for the couple to be quieter. September 3, 10:15 a.m.: Officers were informed of an assault between two students at Blaine High School. The victim was checked by aid. Blaine High School followed their protocol and the report was forwarded to the Juvenile Prosecutors Office for charges. September 3, 2:44 p.m.: Blaine police responded to a reported shoplifting in the 1700 block of H Street. Officer located the man and learned he was homeless, unemployed and had stolen food from the store. Officers paid for the food and the man was given a trespass letter from the business. September 3, 7:20 p.m.: U.S. customs reported a vehicle had entered into the U.S. from Canada and they discovered the rear license plate had been reported stolen over 30 days ago. The people in the truck were the owners of the vehicle and they had no idea how the stolen plate got on their truck. Officer confiscated the stolen license plate and advised the reporting agency that the license plate had been recovered. The owners of the truck were advised to file a report of their stolen rear license plate with their police department when they get home. September 3, 9 p.m.: Person reported that their daughter advised him she had read a message from a person she knew, who indicated he had a hand gun and was heading to the pier to possibly hurt himself. Officers arrived and located the person who had sent the message. Officers determined the person did not have a hand gun and did not plan on hurting himself. Officer saw the message and found that the message did not mention anyone having a hand gun, but did say he could now use his concealed weapons permit. Officer cleared once they determined the person was not a threat to himself or others. September 4, 8:35 a.m.: A Blaine officer was in a minor collision with a concrete barrier. The Blaine officer complied with Blaine Police Department’s policies and filed a report. The vehicle received very minor damage. The concrete barrier received none. September 4, 4:57 p.m.: Blaine Police Department officers were requested to assist with a collision by Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. The collision was reported at Drayton Harbor Road and Harborview Road. Officers handled the collision and the report. Reports provided by the Blaine Police Department
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New fees frozen for community use of school facilities By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school board voted to suspend the implementation of new fees charged to community and outside groups that use district gyms, fields and other facilities. The board unanimously passed an update to its facilities use policy, including a new fee schedule, at its July 29 meeting after discussing it at several meetings starting in February. The fees vary depending on a variety of factors, including how directly the use impacts kids in the community. In the month after updating the policy, the district heard concerns from groups that said the policy would increase their costs, former superintendent Ron Spanjer said at an August 26 board meeting. Four people signed up to speak
to the board about the issue at that meeting. They represented several Blaine youth sports leagues and the Blaine Community Theater, and they all spoke about how the higher rental fees would affect their organizations.
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out,” he said. After hearing from the public, the school board voted unanimously to suspend the new fee schedule. It’s forming a task force that includes various user groups to analyze the issue and report
findings to the superintendent by October 15. According to meeting documents, the superintendent will then bring the school board a recommendation to modify the policy at the board’s October 28 meeting.
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