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Wrestlers fall short at state, page 6

Haggen auction for Whatcom County stores delayed for the third time

Home and Garden special section, pages 8-9

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Opening the Pavilion

By Oliver Lazenby

s Dozens of elected officials, private citizens and members of the Boys & Girls Club cut the ribbon on the new Blaine Pavilion. The $600,000 indoor recreation area has been in the works for years and is now available for use by the public. See more photos from the opening online at thenorthernlight.com.

Photo by Steve Guntli

Pizza and Pizzazz talent show benefits Blaine choir By Jenna Dennison The 7th annual Pizza and Pizzazz fundraiser will be returning in early March. This evening features performances from community members, an all-you-can-eat pizza dinner and raffle drawings. The dinner, furnished by Scott Meaker and local pizzerias, features fresh homemade pizza, including dessert pizza. “His pizza is legendary, especially the dessert pizza,” said Andy Harmening, the Blaine middle and high

school choir director. The funds raised from the talent show directly benefit the Blaine High School Chamber Choir’s travel fund. In previous years, the choir has traveled to New York City and San Diego to perform. Most recently, the choir traveled to Seattle in December to perform at the Paramount Theatre. “Pizza and Pizzazz is one of those oncea-year fundraisers that we do to raise some money in the choir account to help us offset trip costs,” Harmening said. “We might consider taking the chamber choir

WWU students need participants for rail survey By Steve Guntli Students from Western Washington University are conducting a feasibility study for a passenger rail stop in Blaine. The students are asking people in Blaine, Birch Bay and across the border to take part in a brief survey to help determine potential ridership for a Blaine Amtrak stop. The

survey can be found at bit.ly/1LEy5LE. The city has been considering a passenger rail stop for several years, and began aggressively pursuing the idea last year. Proponents say it would be a boon for the local economy, as there are more than 1 million potential riders just north of the border in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. However, a rail stop would not be ap-

proved unless it could be demonstrated that a sufficient number of riders would actually use the facility. Those having trouble accessing the survey can contact the city of Blaine’s public works department at 332-8820. For more information on the passenger stop project, visit cityofblaine.com/849/A-New-TrainStation-in-Blaine.

out of state next year.” The organizers of Pizza and Pizzazz are looking for community members to join the talent lineup for the show. Many student acts perform at Pizza and Pizzazz, as well as community groups. This year, the women’s barbershop quartet ELATION will perform. The group is comprised of representatives from the larger Valley Voices a cappella Chorus. Audition forms may be picked up in the Blaine primary, elementary, middle and high (See Talent, page 2)

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The auction for Haggen’s last remaining and most profitable stores has once again been pushed back, this time until Friday, March 11, according to documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware last week. The auction is scheduled for 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time at the law offices of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan in Manhattan. Bellingham-based Haggen is expected to auction 33 locations, including all five Whatcom County stores and its Bellingham pharmacy. This is the third time the auction has been delayed. It was originally scheduled for January 8, before being pushed back to February 11 and then to February 22. Court filings didn’t indicate a reason for the delay. Haggen said in court documents filed last year that the stores are profitable and could attract a lot of interest. The delays could allow potential bidders more time to perform due diligence on the stores. The delayed auction will finally happen more than six months after the Bellingham-based grocer filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s troubles started early last year after it bought 146 stores from Albertsons, which sold the stores to get Federal Trade Commission approval for its merger with Safeway. Haggen went from owning 18 stores in Washington and Oregon to 164 in five West Coast states. The company immediately ran into problems in its new markets and declared bankruptcy on September 8, 2015. Haggen has already sold or closed many of the stores. Albertsons re-purchased more than 30 of them in a November auction.

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area is an important way station in the Pacific Flyway. Most notable among the migratory birds that winter on local waters are a wide variety of waterfowl, including both dabbling and diving ducks. Arctic visitors like long-tailed ducks and Pacific black brant attract birdwatchers from places that are either snowed in or far away from the salt-water habitats that these special birds prefer. As many as three species of loons and five species of grebes can be found in the waters of Drayton Harbor and Semiahmoo Bay throughout the winter and into early spring. The sheer number of birds that winter here is one of the key elements that led to this area being designated as one of the premier sites on the Washington state Important Bird Areas program. This is an international effort to recognize and protect areas that are vital to life cycles of migratory birds. Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo are also integral parts of the Great Washington State Birding Trail’s Cascade Loop. This was a program initiated by Audubon Washington that eventually covered seven different parts of the state. The concept was to provide a map that showed interested parties where to go to see birds. The Cascade Loop was the first of the statewide loops and our own northwest corner quickly became the anchor for the initial loop. Feedback was very encouraging and gave the program a boost to continue the effort statewide. So, grab your scopes and binoculars and live the dream, right here in Whatcom County!

Talent ... From page 1

school offices and delivered back to the middle and high school offices. Those with questions about the audition process can contact Nan Meaker at 360/223-0695. Pizza and Pizzazz will be held Saturday, March 5 in the Blaine Middle School cafeteria from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission for adults is $10, students are $5, and children five and under are free.

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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, 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@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Steve Guntli steve@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporters Ian Ferguson, Oliver Lazenby ian@pointrobertspress.com oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@thenorthernlight.com Office Manager Amy Weaver info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com Contributors In This Issue Jenna Dennison, Rhiannon Allen, Carol Hogan, Joe Meche The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXI, No 36 Circulation: 10,500 copies

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s From l.: Caroline Winfrey, Iain Buchanan, Christy Lonquist, Rodny Lonquist and Kim Grams celebrate a successful auction at the Pastime Tavern in Blaine. The Pastime auctioned off several vintage beer signs and other items to raise money for the Blaine Boys & Girls Club. The auction raised approximately $3,500.

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Letters The Editor: Attention primary voters: our local Democratic caucus meets March 26 at the Blaine Middle School cafeteria. Arrive around 9:30 a.m. The doors may close at 10 a.m., when the caucus begins. We want your vote to be able to be counted. Four Blaine city precincts, two Custer precincts and four Blaine area precincts will all meet that day at the middle school. Paula Smith Blaine

point out that their parliamentary election process takes only six weeks from start to finish. Aside from that, Canadians take a keen interest in the TV debates and hope that whoever is the next President won’t build a wall on the 5,000-mile northern border, so they will no longer be able to get cheaper gas and booze, and winter sunshine in California/Arizona and Florida. Jay James Birch Bay

The Editor: There are 70,000 Americans living in B.C., and 41,000 in Metro Vancouver. There are Democrat and Republican clubs, with a keen interest in the primaries and the ongoing debates. The major differences with their meetings in Canada: both party members meet together for lunch at a pub or a golf course, and they don’t carry placards in the streets, or protest in public. Donation to the cause is more difficult with the low Canadian dollar, but they remember when the Canadian dollar was higher than the U.S. dollar. They try to explain the U.S. election process to Canadians who are unfamiliar with the American political process. In response, the Canadians simply

The Editor: A donkey basketball fundraiser event was held at Ferndale High School on February 13, 2016, sponsored by, and to benefit, the Ferndale FFA. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals declares its opposition to donkey basketball in its official “Policy and Position” statements, and to my understanding, all other animal advocacy organizations are opposed to donkey basketball. The Whatcom Humane Society voiced its opposition to the donkey basketball event at Ferndale High School, as well. As part of its justification for refusing to cancel the donkey basketball event, the Ferndale school district said the donkey basketball game is a tradition that has been going on for 40 years there.

Traditions are tricky, however. They are often seen as positive and good, but some traditions can be negative and objectionable, especially after education occurs that results in social awareness and social progress. But there is a phrase that can often stand in the way of that progress: “It’s a tradition.” Tradition enabled the town of Whitesboro, New York, to keep using a town seal dating back to 1883, which depicted a white settler choking a Native American man. Only after nationwide controversy erupted about the town seal, which is viewed by many people nationwide as being racist, did town officials decide to finally change it on January 21, 2016. The controversy over that town seal Continued on next page

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Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.

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s Two pooches dressed up in their finest for Semiahmoo Resort’s Dog Days weekend February 20. Photo by Carol Hogan

Letters ...

From previous page had heightened last year, causing Whitesboro village officials to query its residents in an unofficial vote. On January 12, residents voted (157–55) to keep the town seal, but afterward, The Daily Show and other public outcries lambasted Whitesboro for the vote. These objections across the nation finally led to the decision by the mayor and others to change the town seal. I think the Ferndale school district needs to do the right thing. When a tradition, even a long-standing one that some community members support, involves the exploitation of animals for profit (including fundraising) and exposes them to mistreatment/cruelty or other morally and ethically unacceptable practices,

s Heather Campbell of Bow Wow and Woofs mans her station. Pet experts from throughout the county were in attendance to offer advice and provide services. Photo by Carol Hogan

then it’s time to retire that tradition based on our evolving social consciousness. Sandy Robson Birch Bay

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The ride to semi-finals had its ups and downs for Blaine, as a couple of matches were too close for the referees to call. In his second match Fritsch appeared to get a crucial takedown with two seconds to go, but wasn’t awarded the points until after a discussion between referees was escalated to the WIAA league officials. Fritsch was awarded

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Wrestling ... From previous page

the points and moved on to the next round, but a similarly close call in Magallon’s second match went the other way. With eight seconds to go, Magallon needed an escape to win. He appeared to escape briefly before his opponent regained control of his leg, but the officials didn’t see it that way. After a long discussion, the score was not changed and Magallon went on to wrestle in the fifth or sixth place determination round. Wrestlers who made it through early rounds on day one faced a grueling road to finals on day two. Anthony Frey,

who had lost to the eventual champion on day one, was undefeated on day two, going 3–0 and winning the third place match by a 6–4 decision. Camba battled in an exciting match for third place against Sedro-Woolley’s Michael Leger. Camba led 3–1 going into the third period, then earned another point with an escape. Leger responded with a takedown and a near fall to gain a 5–4 lead. Camba battled hard for the reversal, but Leger hung on and added another fall for a final score of 8–4, with Camba taking fourth place. In his second trip to the state final in two years, Caleb Frey lost a 7–3 decision against West Valley Spokane’s

Drake Ferguson. His second place medal is consistent with his ranking as the number two wrestler in 2A statewide. Fristch won his first two matches in the medal rounds and lost a 6–3 decision to Logan Madison from Olympia. Among teams from the Northwest Conference, Blaine had the best showing by far at the state tournament, earning 77 points for sixth place. Burlington-Edison placed 11th with 53 points, and Sedro-Woolley took 13th with 46 points. Toppenish, a high school in Yakima County, was the overall winner with 154 points. Last year, the Borderites earned six individual medals and 9th place overall at the XXVII Mat Classic.

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As spring peeks around the corner, gardeners’ thoughts turn to summer. Soon we will decide what to plant, head to the seed racks to purchase new seeds and prepare our garden beds. At this time, it can be productive to consider ensuring plant health. The end of February is a good time to start digging in compost, manure, slow-release fertilizer, mycorrhizal fungi and other soil amendments so that spring rains can work their magic in time for planting. But I’m also thinking of further ahead, to late summer and early autumn vegetable harvesting, and what I can do now to ensure a healthy crop. An issue that West Coast gardeners confront is late blight, a problem which emerges as temperatures drop and humidity rises in late summer and early autumn. This is a disease that affects members of the potato family. Its scientific name is Phytophthora infesta – what a mouthful. It’s a fungus-like organism that can destroy entire potato or tomato crops. In late August, if you look closely at an infected plant, you can spot a darkening or blackening of the petiole, the stalk that attaches a leaf to the stem. Soon, irregular, usually grayish blotches appear on leaves. If you look at an affected leaf closely, you might see visible mold on the underside. With tomatoes, this infection opens the way for secondary bacterial infections that can rot the tomato fruit. With potatoes, the original blight can directly rot the tubers that are encased in the moist ground, leaving each potato a slimy mass. Late blight is the organism responsible for the 1880s Irish potato famine. Fortunately, with modern supermarket and agricultural systems, we are not affected in the same way as the Irish population was. Continued on next page

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However, even if we are not dependent on our home gardens, what supermarket tomato or potato can delight us as much as homegrown produce? One of the pleasures of summer is a tasty potato or luscious sun-warmed tomato. So what can be done, starting now, to avoid losing a crop to late blight? The first step is buying plants or seeds that are blight-resistant. For potatoes, unless you are careful in preparing your own seed potatoes, make sure that you buy certified seed potatoes harvested from disease-free plants. If you insist on using grocery store potatoes to start a crop, use only very healthy-looking organic potatoes. Organic farms are not immune to late blight, but at least you’ll get a potato that does not contain substances such as sprout-inhibiting chemicals. If you want to be extra cautious, see if you can purchase seed potatoes of varieties that have been developed as blight-resistant. For tomatoes, would early-fruiting varieties fit your bill? Since late blight does not generally appear before the end of August, tomatoes that produce early in the season generally ripen before late blight becomes a problem. Many cherry tomato variet-

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and vendors have signed up for booths at the show. The activities extend beyond home and garden improvement. Friday, March 5 is “Date Night.” Couples and families can come to the show for demonstrations on cooking as well as catering from Crave Catering and BelleWood Acres. On Saturday, March 6, visit the Banner Bank Stage for a performance from the Upfront Theatre. The improv comedy troupe is based out of the Bellingham theater founded by “Whose Line Is It Anyway” star

and Bellingham resident Ryan Stiles. The comedy show will be followed with a concert from several local musicians. On Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m., enjoy a local wine and beer tasting sponsored by Judd and Black Appliances. Admission for the Home and Garden Show is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and free for kids 16 and younger. The show runs 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on March 4, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. on March 5 and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on March 6. For more information, visit biawc. com/events.

ies fruit early, although the first time I had a late blight problem, it appeared on an early-ripening gold cherry tomato plant. If you want larger resistant varieties, Veseys sells seeds for other blight-resistant tomatoes. “Resistant” doesn’t mean “immune,” but it’s worth a try. Once you get seeds, what can you do to ensure a blight-free crop? The first key, if you can manage it, is to plant in new, high-quality soil. Commercially purchased soils are generally free of Phytophera spores, which can persist dormant in the soil for years. This works well if you plant in containers. Container planting even works for potatoes, which can be grown in containers, bags of soil, or flexible containers made of recycled plastic. If you must plant in old, possibly infected soil, consider mulching heavily so that water will not splash dormant spores up onto leaves. For tomatoes, I like to use red plastic sheets, available via mail order or in some nurseries, since the red color has been shown to increase yields of tomato plants. Another key is providing a low-humidity environment, since Phytophthora flourishes in damp conditions. Space plants well. Plant under south or west-facing eaves if you can. For tomatoes, provide supports that allow for air circulation. Water

the base of the plant, so that leaves are never damp. The last thing you want is dreaded dormant spores landing on a moist leaf, where they will awaken. If you are not able to prevent all possible routes for Phytophthora, then you can use a copper spray in late summer before the disease appears. Copper is toxic to many microorganisms like Phytophthora. It can also be toxic to macro-organisms in high doses, so do not use it during harvest time. Finally, do not compost infected plants. Infected plants will be rife with spores just ready to sleep the winter away and attack next year’s plants. Put infected plants directly into the garbage.

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Lila Faulhaber, 12th grade

Kjirstin Larson, 12th grade Kjirstin is a very well-rounded student. She takes rigorous courses including multiple AP classes. She is a member of FFA, FBLA, and SWAP and has participated in Girl Scouts and 4H. She volunteers at our blood drive, Race for a Cure, Battle at the Border and Hands Across the Border. In sports Kjirstin plays on the volleyball, basketball and tennis teams. All of this while maintaining a 3.50 GPA.

Lila could be described as silent but mighty. She is one of the quietest students here at BHS, but is highly determined and focused on getting the best educational experience. With a 3.99 GPA, she is successful in this endeavor. Lila is also active in extra curricular activities and has been involved with the Cultural Unity Club for the past few years. Lila takes four AP classes and will be graduating with top honors.

Jessica Adams, 8th grade Jessica works hard and always gives her best effort. She is eager to contribute to the class and adds to the discussions regularly. Jessica is a leader and strives for excellence in all she does.

Christian Bullard, 4th grade Christian is a positive role model for all students. He completes all his classwork and is always willing to help other students. He is also a member of Leadership Academy and there is no doubt he will continue to be a leader in our school.

Brynn Glanzer,

William McKinney, 7th grade William is a hard-working, studious, and helpful student. He helps those around him, and always with a smile. His contributions to class discussion are often illuminating and help to deepen understanding for all students. It is a definite pleasure to have him in class.

Addy Fenton, 1st grade Addy is a marvelous first grader! She is smart, attentive, kind, and positive. She works hard on her assignments and always does a good job and participates in class discussions. She is a great partner for other students and really does a wonderful job of giving her answers with evidence. I love being Addyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teacher!

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4th grade Brynn is cheerful, hard working, a leader and a role model. She is always willing to help others and loves to do jobs in the classroom. I love that Brynn sets goals for herself and strives to meet them. She makes each day of teaching a joy.

Oliver Staub, 1st grade Oliver is a fun, smart, and very helpful student. He is reading so well and improving in all academic areas. He always tries to please me by working on task. What impresses me most about Oliver is his positive attitude! Oliver always has a smile, is very kind to everyone in class, and loves to be involved in all we are studying! He brightens our classroom every day and I am lucky to be his teacher!

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The Indoor Report: Predictions for the Oscars By Steve Guntli I tend to get more excited about the Oscars than I should, because each year the awards ceremony is a disappointment. Without fail, the Academy tends to choose the movie I enjoyed the least, and the winners are often easily predictable months before the envelopes are opened. But this year is going to be different. There are very few clear frontrunners this year, and a couple of real wild cards that could take this race in any direction. Best Picture Who will win: This category is genuinely unpredictable for the first time in years. There are eight nominees this year, but I think its going to come down to one of four options: “The Revenant,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Spotlight” and “The Big Short.” As of this writing, “The Big Short,” surprisingly, has the most juice. Adam McKay’s furious housing crisis dramedy won the top prize from the Producer’s Guild of America, which is traditionally the most accurate predictor of what film will win Best Picture. “The Revenant,” however, won best picture at the Golden Globes, and is a far more cinematic experience than the talky “Big Short.” “Spotlight” was the early frontrunner, and still has a valid claim in this category. “Mad Max” is the

best movie of the year, hands down, but it’s also an action movie and a big-budget summer blockbuster, which the Academy is usually hesitant to recognize. Since anyone’s guess is as good as mine, I’m going to say “Mad Max” will ride to glorious Valhalla, shiny and chrome, and if you don’t understand that reference, you really, really need to see “Fury Road.” Possible upset: The Academy could just decide to split the difference and hand the award to “The Martian,” Ridley Scott’s crowd-pleasing adventure movie starring Matt Damon. Public opinion and box office receipts can be an influencing factor for the voting members of the Academy, and in a hotly contested year, a film that is rich in both shouldn’t be discounted. Best Actor Who will win: It’s Leonardo DiCaprio’s year. Bet the farm on it. The perpetual also-ran has the support of the industry, the love of fans and a juicy, highly physical role in “The Revenant.” This is the closest to a sure thing we’ve got this year. Possible upset: Michael Fassbender was the early frontrunner for his portrayal of Steve Jobs, but that was before anyone had a chance to see “The Revenant.” For my money, Fassbender’s performance is far and away the best of this year’s crop, but no one’s touching DiCaprio’s Oscar. Matt Damon

is up for “The Martian,” and like DiCaprio, he’s an established Hollywood favorite who’s never won in this category, so there’s an outside chance. If either Bryan Cranston or Eddie Redmayne (last year’s winner) wins in this category, it will be a shocking upset. Best Actress Who will win: Brie Larsen for “Room.” The 26-year-old actress was a revelation in the film, in which she plays a woman imprisoned in a garden shed for nearly a decade with her young son, who has never seen the outside world. It’s one of the most emotionally wrenching films I’ve ever seen, and Larsen never hits a false note, exuding strength and vulnerability in equal measure. Possible upset: Never underestimate Cate Blanchett. The Aussie actress has won two Oscars before, and her role as a repressed lesbian housewife in “Carol” is among her best. Saorsie Ronan, so good in the lovely “Brooklyn,” may be a dark horse, as she and Larsen are both in roughly the same demographic. Jennifer Lawrence, Hollywood’s girl of the moment, was given a pity nod for her work in “Joy,” which many consider the worst performance of her career so far. And Charlotte Rampling, a long-time arthouse favorite nominated for the first time for “45 years,” may have talked herself out

of the running. Earlier this year, Rampling made some incendiary comments regarding the racial diversity controversy surrounding this year’s awards, so giving her a statue would work counter to the increased racial sensitivity the Academy is trying to foster. Best Supporting Actor Who will win: Sylvester Stallone for “Creed.” Sly slipped back into his Rocky Balboa persona for the first time in 10 years for the seventh film in the series, and the performance hits a lot of notes the Academy loves: he’s an aging Hollywood favorite showing real range for the first time in his career, and he’s something of an underdog, shining in a movie that exceeded everyone’s expectations. It’s easily the best performance of Sly’s career. Possible upset: Mark Rylance, considered by many to be the finest stage actor of this generation, made a smooth transition to film in Steven Spielberg’s Cold War drama “Bridge of Spies.” If Stallone somehow doesn’t take home the gold, Rylance certainly will: the movie was a bit of a snooze, but Rylance was riveting in his small role as a stoic foreign agent. And don’t discount Tom Hardy, either; his performance in “The Revenant” was the best thing in a movie that has Leo DiCaprio fighting a bear, and that’s no small accomplishment. Best Supporting Actress

Who will win: Aside from the Best Picture category, this one is the biggest question mark. Will the Academy award longtime favorite Kate Winslet, who gave a great performance in “Steve Jobs” despite being saddled with an indecipherable accent? Maybe talented newcomer Alicia Vikander, who was nominated for “The Danish Girl” (but gave one of the best performances of the year in “Ex Machina”), will take home the gold. My money, though, is on Jennifer Jason Leigh, who gives an unhinged performance in Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight.” Leigh gets raw and ugly in the role, throwing vanity to the winds and unleashing a villain for the ages. Possible upset: Rooney Mara for “Carol.” If Cate Blanchett goes home empty-handed (and I think she will), the Academy may feel inclined to recognize her counterpart, who shares roughly the same amount of screen time. Rachel McAdams was great in “Spotlight,” but the performances in that movie all functioned as part of an excellent ensemble, and I’d be surprised if any individual turns were singled out. Regardless of who wins, it should be an interesting awards show for the first time in years. The Oscars air this Sunday, February 28 on ABC at 4 p.m. Pacific. Chris Rock is this year’s host.

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Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, February 12 - February 18 February 12, 1:52 p.m.: Threat on Birch Bay Drive. February 12, 3:56 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on California Trail. February 12, 7:06 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine woman, 50, arrested for driving with a suspended license third degree and hit and run of unattended property. February 12, 10:50 p.m.: Hit and run on Alderson Road. February 13, 10:37 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Shoreline Court. February 13, 12:26 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Blaine Road. February 13, 3:54 p.m.: Burglary cold call on West Badger Road. February 13, 4:57 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. February 13, 6:13 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Beachcomber Drive. February 13, 8:40 p.m.:

Domestic order violation on Alder Street. Blaine man, 42, arrested for violation of a no contact order and violation of a no contact order domestic violence. February 13, 10:42 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Birch Bay Drive. February 14, 1:40 a.m.: Juvenile problem on Titan Terrace. February 14, 1:54 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident blocking on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine man, 44, cited for operating a motor vehicle without insurance. February 14, 12:58 p.m.: Assault simple on California Trail. Blaine man, 34, cited for assault fourth degree. February 14, 12:58 p.m.: Serve warrant on California Trail. February 14, 3:37 p.m.: Theft cold call on Cottonwood Court. February 14, 3:40 p.m.:

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January 18, 1925 – February 18, 2016 Jim Tiesinga of Birch Bay Village, was born on January 18, 1925, to John and Elizabeth Tiesinga, in Billings, Montana. Our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Nursing home in Blaine, WA, where he received the most excellent care. Jim turned 91 on January 18. We, his family, had a wonderful birthday party for him at Stafholt. Jim graduated from Lynden High School in 1943. He was a great basketball player and a valuable member of his team. He was 6 feet, 2 ½ inches and was known for his ability to make key shots from the corner. Jim enlisted into the Navy at the start of WWII, right out of high school, and was trained as a submarine sound man. Following his training, he spent most of the next 4 years on a submarine known as the “Pilot Fish” out of Pearl Harbor. After returning to Lynden from service to his country, he was employed by Knapp and Knapp Furniture, where he had worked during his high school years. He was asked to go to California to attend trade school in floor covering installation, following which he returned to Knapp and Knapp and specialized in this area. He was employed locally with Knapp and Knapp for many years, later transitioning to Ralph’s Floors where he worked an additional 40 years and Alsum and Bode after that. He married Mae Rose Kosters on August 31, 1956. Their 60th wedding anniversary would have been this coming August. Jim and Mae Rose had 2 children, Patricia and James. Patricia and her husband Russell Krofta blessed Jim and Mae Rose with two grandchildren, Joseph and Katie Krofta. After retirement, Jim and Mae Rose left their home in Lynden and moved permanently to a beach house in Birch Bay Village that Jim had built. Theirs was the first home built in Birch Bay Village. Jim was a real sports fisherman starting when he was about 14 years old. He loved salt water and lake fishing, especially out at Silver Lake. During the years Jim and Mae Rose spent together, they enjoyed many days and nights on their boat “JiMae” fishing out on the San Juan Islands. They also enjoyed clam digging and crabbing. During Jim’s later years, he enjoyed spending his days looking out over the bay watching the many birds: eagles, blue heron, seagulls, crows, ducks, snowy owls and many others. He also enjoyed sitting in the sunshine and breathing the salt water air. He led a comfortable and happy life, and now he is with his Lord and Savior enjoying the wonders of Heaven. Jim dearly cherished his family. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years Mae Rose; children Patricia (Russell) Krofta of Blaine (Birch Bay Village); son James J. Tiesinga, MD, of Anchorage, Alaska; 2 grandchildren Joseph and Katie Krofta; and numerous other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister Martha Maxfield and brother Ken Tiesinga. A time of visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. The Graveside Committal will be 10 a.m., Friday, March 4 at Monumenta Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. Memorial Service at Sunrise Baptist Church, 2480 W Badger Rd, Custer. Reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Stafholt Good Samaritan Center, 456 C St, Blaine, WA 98230 or Lynden Christian Schools, 417 Lyncs Drive, Lynden, WA 98264. You are invited to share your condolences and memories in the online guestbook at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.

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Police Reports February 17, 4:23 p.m.: A business reported problems with a customer who had yelled at several employees, and asked that the person be trespassed from the premises. An officer responded and informed the patron they were not welcome back. For her part, she maintained she had not yelled or cursed at the staff, but was upset by the quality of service and asking to see a manager. Her plan to not do business there again meshed nicely with the store’s expectations. February 17, 10:03 p.m.: While on patrol, a Blaine police officer checked the license plate of an occupied vehicle and found the car had been reported stolen by a victim in Ferndale. The car’s occupants were contacted and detained while the theft report was confirmed. The passenger was released after questioning. The 26-yearold Blaine resident driver was arrested for possession of the stolen 1992 Honda, and for driving it while his license was suspended. He was booked into jail and the car was impounded to ensure its owner would get it back. February 18, 12:20 p.m.: Police administrative staff advised officers a person in the police station lobby would not stop yelling or leave. The disruption was making it impossible for

them to take or make telephone calls, as well as preventing the dispatchers from talking with officers by radio. An officer contacted the woman, confirmed she did not need emergency assistance and her needs had already been appropriately met. He explained to her that her actions were disrupting the emergency response system and she would be subject to arrest if her behavior continued or occurred again. She left the building and the staff was able to return to their duties. February 18, 11:43 p.m.: Police responded to a report of someone screaming in the area of H Street just east of Peace Portal. Officers arrived within one minute and found that the yelling had stopped. They were not able to locate whoever had raised the ruckus, and the only disorderly thing in sight was a newspaper vending machine that had been knocked over onto the sidewalk. The officers re-righted the box but it refused to divulge any information. February 19, 3:19 p.m.: Police were called to a restaurant for assistance with a troublesome guest. They arrived and met a manager who pointed out a teenager and described the problems he had caused. The officers interviewed the young man and at the request of the business informed him that his

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energetic actions had earned him a lifetime banishment from the store’s property. The juvenile left the area on foot and the business returned to serving its customers. February 19, 8:23 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a store on a report that a man there was aggressively panhandling and refusing to leave the area of the front door while plying his trade. On arrival the officers interviewed the traveler and determined he was wanted on an arrest warrant issued in Bellevue. He was booked into jail to receive food and lodging while awaiting a ride to court in King County. February 21, 8:20 p.m.: As evening passed into night a resident called police to report that the front door of a house nearby had been open most of the day and no one appeared to be home. Officers responded, entered via the open door and checked the interior. There was no forced entry: it appeared most likely that the residents had forgotten to close up when they left. The officers locked the house and visited the family who’d called to thank them for being good neighbors. This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthern light.com.

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Weather Precipitation: During the period of February 16 to February 22 1.76 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 9.05 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 63.2°F on February 16, with a low of 35.8°F on February 22. Average temperature for the week was 46.9°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, February 25, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to program motion and color sensors on the robots and see what happens! For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Community Blood Drive: Friday, February 26, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (closed 11 a.m.–noon), Cost Cutter parking lot, 1733 H Street. Info and appointments: 800/398-7888. Gluten Free 101: Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about gluten intolerance and how to successfully live gluten-free. Presented by Kelle Sunter from the Bellingham Gluten Information Group. Info: 305-3637. Osteopathic Visceral Mobilization Workshop: Saturday, February 27, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Boulevard, White Rock, B.C. Learn how this can help with digestive issues, infertility, cardiovascular conditions and more. Info: osteopathicresolutions.ca. Winter Carnival: Saturday, February 27, 1–5 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Kids broom hockey at 1 p.m., kids winter-themed games 2–4 p.m., Adult broom hockey 2 p.m., line dancing with live music by Randy Hamilton 6–9 p.m. Food and drink from Will’O Pub available for purchase. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Sounds of Spring Concert: Saturday, February 27, 7:30–9 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Whatcom County musicians perform. Info: draytonharbormusic.org. Cookie Dough Fundraiser: Monday, February 29–Friday, March 4, 1–3 p.m., Blaine Elementary School front hallway. Proceeds benefit the Mountain School Scholarship Fund to send fifth grade students on a trip to the North Cascades. Info: cgallaher@blainesd.org. Blaine Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, March 2, noon, Pizza Factory, 736 Peace Portal Drive. Speaker: Ian Tait, president of the Delta, B.C. Chamber of Commerce speaking on new Canadian economic developments including the new 1.2 million square foot Tsawwassen Mills shopping center. Info: 332-4544. Craftapalooza: Wednesday, March 2, 1:15–2:15 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Come and create. We’ll provide everything but the kitchen sink, and you decide what to make. There will be a group project, too! For grades K–5. Info: 305-3637. Bestselling Author Ruth Ozeki Events: March 3–5 at multiple Whatcom County locations. Info: whatcomreads.org. Pruning 101: Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about the growth habits of trees and bushes, why prune, the right tools, how to get overgrown trees back in shape and how to creatively use clippings. Presented by Blaine CORE. Info: Kelle Sunter, 332-7435. 7th Annual Pizza and Pizzazz Talent Show: Saturday, March 5, 5–8 p.m., Blaine Middle School Cafeteria. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh pizza, salad, drinks and dessert pizza, great entertainment, raffle items including a signed Luke Ridnour basketball. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students, kids 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Blaine chamber choir. Info: 223-0695. Blaine Primary School Kindergarten Registration: Thursday, March 10, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Blaine Primary School, room 541. Your child is eligible to enter Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year if he or she is turning 5 years old on or before August 31, 2016. Child’s birth certificate and updated immunization records required. Info: 332-1300. Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival: March 11-13. Field trips, birding expo, speakers, artists, raptor demonstrations, kids activities and more. Info: wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com. Chateau Ste Michelle Vintner Dinner: Friday, March 11, 5 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. Enjoy a custom, five-course menu from executive chef Bruno Feldeisen, each paired with a Chateau Ste Michelle wine selection. Tickets: $99 exclusive of tax and gratuity. Ages 21 and over. Info: 318-2028. March Hare Distillery Dinner: Friday, March 11, 6:30 p.m., BelleWood Distilling and Event Center. Four courses of local spring fare paired with fine spirits and wine. Advance tickets $62. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Map Your Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness: Saturday, March 12, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 Third Street. Improve neighborhood disaster readiness and teach neighbors to rely on each other during the hours or days before emergency services arrive. Registration is required and limited to 20. Info: wcls.org or 305-3637. Haynie Opry: Saturday, March 12, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band perform music from Elvis, Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers. Tickets $10. Info: 366-3321.

Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning, Zumba Step, pickleball, yoga, line dancing and more. Visit website for days and times. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Birch Bay Toastmasters Club: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, second floor, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Info: toastmasters.org. Community Meals: Wednesday, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street. Dinners provided free of charge; donations accepted. Info: communitymealsblaine@gmail.com. Semiahmoo Men’s Club: First and third Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., Palmer Room of the Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Golf Course. Breakfast at 8 a.m., $15, membership $20 annually. Info: 778-2075. Karaoke with DJ Rudy: Friday and Saturday nights, 8 p.m.–midnight, Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Open Gym: Friday 5:30–7 p.m., Saturday, 2–4 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. For families and kids. Free. Info: 656-6416. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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• Lot 27 Salish Rd. ..................................................... $39,500 • Lot 9 Cowichan Rd. ................................................ $65,000 • Lot 18 Salish Rd. ..................................................... $68,000 • Lot 1 Chinook Way ................................................. $75,000 • Lot 86 Quinault Rd. ................................................ $79,000 • Lot 39 Salish Rd. ..................................................... $79,500 • Lot 18 Tsawwassen Loop ........................................ $85,000 • Lot 26 Chehalis Rd. ................................................ $85,000 • Lot 45 Tsawwassen Loop ........................................ $85,000 • Lot 67 Niska Rd. ...................................................... $88,000 • Lot 11 Cowichan Rd. .............................................. $88,700 • Lot 80 Chilliwack Rd. ............................................. $99,700 • Lot 41 Chehalis Place ............................................ $110,000

Birch Bay Lots: • 149 Lillian Way ....................................................... $35,000 • Birch Bay Drive ..................................................... $128,000

Semiahmoo Lots: Terrell Creek Landing 3 units • $104,000-$119,000

638 Peace Portal Way Lease $9/s.f.

• Oertel Drive ........................................................... $215,000 • Lot 9 Canvasback Rd. ........................................... $149,000 • 8848 Bald Eagle Dr. .............................................. $135,000

Mike Kent

Buy through Mike

Real Estate Specialist 8105 Birch Bay Square Street • I-5 Exit 270 • Birch Bay, WA 98230

360.527.8901 mike@mikekent.com

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360.815.3898

& you’ll get a free home warranty!