s The Plover passenger ferry sailed its last voyage of the season on September 5, giving two young sisters an unforgettable experience to captain the boat. Sisters Kadence and Kalies Stuart (above) became “captains for a day,” taking turns steering the Plover over the watchful eye and assistance of Plover captain Mark Moder.
Birch Bay school advocates have con tinuously asked the Blaine school district board of directors for an elementary school in the area since the early 2000s. Progress may soon be made as school district offi cials say they’re looking to find property by the end of the year, but building the school would likely wait for higher enroll ment and available funding. These requests from the community have crescendoed into demands as the Birch Bay population grows and the prog ress toward a school, sports fields or other after-school amenities have yet to begin. Birch Bay gained 1,700 new residents in the last decade, reaching a population of 10,115, almost doubling the Blaine popu lation of 5,884, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.Doralee Booth is an active Birch Bay community member, county liaison for the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and retired paraprofessional of 15 years. With direction from Whatcom County, she recalled when she and 22 communi ty members – two representatives for 11 neighborhoods – developed a community comprehensive plan in the early 2000s. The plan included a chapter on public schools and highlighted the absence of a school in Birch Bay. “We began to think that this was an eq uity issue, that our neighborhoods, our community should have an elementary school,” Booth said. “We woke up during this process and said, ‘Why is this?’” Booth said she and the other advocates kept nudging Blaine school district about buying property for a future Birch Bay school. In 2014, the Blaine school district board of directors promised the Birch Bay community to identify a property for a fu tureSinceschool.this promise, the optimism of a new school has faded for some. In an email sent to the Birch Bay com munity last November, Booth wrote, “The Birch Bay community heavily funds and dead in Sweet Road house fire B y i an H aupt Birch Bay, page 3) Fire Department crews responded to the scene and found the home about 60-80 percent involved in flames. Seeing two cars in the driveway and no occupants outside of the home, Van der Veen said crews aggressively searched inside of the home and found one victim deceased. Firefighters had the fire under con trol within 20 minutes but it took a couple of hours to fully extinguish, Van der Veen said. The home was around a 1,500-square-foot, one-story manufac tured home.
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The Whatcom County sheriff’s office and fire marshal’s office are investigat ing a September 2 fire on Sweet Road that left one person dead. First responders received a call at 2:49 a.m. on September 2 about a house in the 4300 block of Sweet Road that was involved in flames, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) chief Jason Van der Veen said. NWFR, Whatcom County Fire District 7 and Bellingham
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The WCSO and fire marshal’s office are now investigating the fire. WCSO spokes person Deb Slater declined to comment during the ongoing investigation. “It was a tragedy,” Van der Veen said. “A loss of life is hard on the crews but they did a great job, despite the out come. I’m proud of them.” This is the first fire fatality in 2022 within NWFR’s service area, which runs from north of Bellingham to the U.S./ Canada border and Birch Bay to just east of Lynden.
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Chas grew up in Lynden and played foot ball, basketball and baseball for the Lions. He went on to play college basketball at multiple schools. He played basketball and baseball at Skagit Valley College for two years, then played basketball for a year at Simon Fraser University before they went to Division II. He transferred to Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C. where he played for two more years and assistant coached for two years after graduating. He received his bachelor’s degree in teaching from Thompson Rivers. Chas then coached Burlington-Edison High School’s boys basketball team for five years while teaching middle school math and physical education. He said he also helped out with the football team. As Blaine’s new athletic director, Chas said he hopes to have a wider impact on more students and focus on character building. “Especially in a small school district, you can have an impact on, not just the high school, but you can have an impact on middle school, you can have an impact on elementary,” he said. “I thought, ‘This is a wider net that I can cast’ in regards to
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Chas Kok played as a wide receiver for Lynden High School in Jay Dodd’s first game as head coach of Blaine High School football. At Blaine, the Lions won 14-0. Taking the Blaine athletic director job in July, Chas has returned to the position of boss.(Last season, coach Dodd notched the record for most games won by a coach in school history. Phil Claymore held it for 46 years at 70 victories.)
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Conditionally-approved NEX US members who re-applied for membership before their card’s expiry date will now have a fiveyear grace period to complete their interview and receive a new card. That same rule applies to new applicants although they will not enjoy NEXUS benefits until they actually receive a card allowing them to use the NEXUS lanes. The previous grace period was two Applicantsyears. might need that grace period. Most enrollment centers in the U.S. show no open interview slots until well into 2023 and some show no slots open between now and 2030. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) spokes person Jason Givens, “Trusted Traveler Programs (Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST) are cur rently experiencing unprecedent ed increased numbers of applica tion submissions. For example, in July 2022, CBP received an av erage of 11,500 new and renew al applications every day. These events have created an extensive processing and interview backlog that CBP continues to diligently work hard to reduce.” According to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) spokes person Rebecca Purdy, there are currently 339,887 NEXUS and 10,698 FAST applicants waiting for an interview as of August 9. Canadian enrollment centers re main closed while the 12 U.S. centers are operating at reduced capacity due to Covid-19 proto cols.“Canada and the U.S. are in discussions about the timing of the reopening of Canadian enrol ment centers. These discussions are focused on clarifying legal protections for U.S. CBP officers while they are working in ECs. Until that time, ECs in Cana da will continue to be closed,” Purdy said. For more information regard ing NEXUS and the CBSA, go to bit.ly/3QN8zMH. To see how long it will take you to get an ap pointment, go to bit.ly/3cedWFY.
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Granger said the district is tak ing a “wait and see approach right now” to whether it would have increased enrollment as housing developments progress in Semi ahmoo and east Blaine. More people moving to the area does not necessarily mean more students, and if that is the case, the existing Blaine schools have room for growth, he said. While funding and population are at the forefront of why Birch Bay residents are advocating for a Birch Bay school, another factor is what a school could bring to theBoothcommunity.saidelementary schools bring a sense of connectivity. “It’s a huge investment in so cial welfare, civic duties and ev erything else at a school,” Booth said. “Plus, all the amenities a school brings to a community –fields and meeting spaces are tre mendous. This is what Birch Bay has been Daniellewithout.”Gaughen, a parent of two young children and exec utive director of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, said when she doesn’t have help, she crosses the tracks six times a day to pick up and bring home her children from Blaine. On days her son plays T-ball, she drives across the track two extra times. For many parents like Gaugh en, the bus is not a suitable op tion, as kindergarten to high school kids ride the same bus.
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When asked how low student enrollment and a growing deficit will affect the progress of a new school, Granger said it would be relative to what enrollment trends are when the school is built, in conjunction with the city and county. “The reality is, right now, we’re just buying land. Any decisions about whether to put a building there, we don’t have a timeline for that right now,” he said.
However, she often uses the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Rec reation District 2 bus to get her son to and from practice. She said she feels comfortable because she knows the driver and there is consistent monitoring. Booth worked at Northshore school district outside of Seattle for 15 years. Through the years, she has seen how important schools are, not only for the stu dents, but the community.
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populates the Blaine schools and has supported capital bonds for facilities through the years, all of which are located on the central campus in Blaine. As of this date, no tax dollars have been spent for land, school facilities, fields or playgrounds in Birch Bay.” Birch Bay residents contribute 36 percent of district funding, while Blaine contributes about 24 per cent, according to the 2021 What com County annual tax book. These numbers are similar to the ratio of the Birch Bay and Blaine populations who are un der 5 years old and under 18 years old. Out of 966 children under 5 in Blaine and Birch Bay, 25 percent live in Blaine, while the other 75 percent reside in Birch Bay. Additionally, 3,132 residents in Blaine and Birch Bay are under 18. Nearly 60 percent reside in Birch Bay, and the other 41 percent in Blaine, according to the 2020 U.S. Census data. The district began its property search before the pandemic and hired FLO Analytics, a company from Portland, Oregon, to identi fy a few prime sites. According to the Blaine school district capital projects, FLO An alytics would find a sustainable location that supports the com munity’s needs and uphold the district’s vision of high-quality, student-centered education and academicHowever,success.during the pandem ic, the progression of buying a property hit a lull. Blaine school district superintendent Christo pher Granger said Covid-19 cre ated many unknown factors that stopped the search. The district began to look for prop erties after the pandemic slowed. But Granger said, at the moment, they don’t have a list of properties. “We’re just seeing what’s avail able right now and using an ap praiser to give feedback on valu ations of those properties relative to the purchase,” Granger said. The bond allocated for the school property is set at $1 mil lion. Granger said they plan to find a property by the end of this year. However, Booth is wary of the goals the district has set. “The district’s not going to be able to purchase property in Birch Bay unless they get really lucky,” she said. “A million dol lars doesn’t go very far in this day andTheage.”Blaine school board dis cussed the forecasted expen ditures for the next four years during the July 25 school board meeting. Blaine school district fi nance director Amber Porter said the district will be at a $14.4 mil lion deficit by 2026 if the expen ditures remain the same. Porter attributed this deficit partially to decreased enrollment while staff employed has stayed the same. Before the pandemic, 2,220 students were enrolled in the district but since 2020, en rollment has declined to 2,085.
“I think that the school board is waking up to the fact that, for a long time, they have forgotten about the community of Birch Bay,” she said. “They’re waking up because we’ve had some advo cates that keep knocking on the door.”
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Thurston County Superior Court Judge Indu Thomas overturned Washington In surance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s ruling to end the use of credit scoring for insuranceAccordingrates.to a Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner press re lease, Kreidler will not appeal the court’s decision.Thomas found Kreidler had exceeded his authority as insurance commissioner in adopting a rule to temporarily ban cred it scoring when a specific state statute al lows insurers to use credit scoring. In February, Kreidler called the use of credit scores racist as it hurt people of col or. He then issued a temporary ruling ban ning their use. Insurance companies filed suit, and Thomas put a hold on Kreidler’s ruling, which was set to start March 4. Thomas overturned the ruling July 29, but supported its intent and consumer protections.“Therecord reflects and the court does not question whether that rule protects Washington residents who are entitled to be free of improper discrimination in how their insurance rates are set,” Thom as said during the ruling. “It is well es tablished that there is an undeniable link between race and poverty, and any policy that discriminates based on credit worthi ness correspondingly results in a dispa rate impact on communities of color. The temporary rule does in fact protect from such discrimination.”
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Silver Reef Casino Resort’s new retail sportsbook means custom ers now have the chance to try their hand at sports betting. The sportsbook will operate at the former Portal Bay Bar and include high-resolution video walls, comfortable seating, bet ting stations and self-serve kiosks with pub food and beverages.
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Whatcom Water Week, which will be held September 10 to Sunday, September 18, gives the community the opportunity to celebrate the importance of clean water. “It’s a great week that brings together all of the facets of con nection that we have to water,” Sweeney said. “Whether we use it for drinking, agriculture, aqua culture or recreation. All of those different uses and benefits are considered and celebrated.” In celebration of the race’s 10th year, Sweeney said event organiz ers are asking everyone to wear their old Run with the Chums t-shirts. Those who wear the first Run with the Chums shirt will receive a special prize. The event will also have a photo booth and facts along the race course. To register and for more in formation, visit run-with-the-chums.whatcomcd.org/
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Silver Reef has over 1,000 slot machines and 16 table games, among other casino amenities. Betfred USA Sports is a U.S. subsidiary of Betfred Group, which operates over 1,500 bet ting shops in the United King dom. Betfred USA Sports started in 2019 to reach the U.S. sports betting market and operates in seven“Westates.are extremely excited about opening and operat ing the sportsbook with our partner Betfred Sports,” said Marty Sauvage, CEO of Silver Reef Casino Resort, in a press release. “The sportsbook will be a fantastic new amenity for our guests and will enable us to continue delivering the pre mier gaming and resort experi ence in the Northwest.” In March 2020, governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 2638 into law, allowing sports wager ing at tribal casinos. The Sno qualmie tribe opened the state’s first sportsbook in September 2021.
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Football: Jay Dodd 1. Our goal is to help young people become more prepared for the real world by teaching disci pline and character. On a com petitive level, our goal is to make the postseason. For us, that is a finish in the top 2 in 1A.
2. Student-athletes to watch: Gillian Rea, Anika Hagen, Teya Zaddack, Kaitlyn Harrington. 3. Come support and watch ourCheckgames!out the full fall sports schedules and rosters on the athletic department website at goborderites.com.
3. Fans that cheer us on at meets really make a difference. These student-athletes are put ting out enormous effort and they notice when people come and en courage them.
Volleyball: Jacquie Smith 1. The team goal this year is to compete, play together as a team and make the playoffs.
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s Kali Macleod looks to control the ball in Blaine’s 3-1 defeat at Sedro-Woolley September 6.
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Photo by Molly Ernst Borderite fall sports have their first home games of the season this week. Football On the back of a 33-19 opening loss to Port Angeles, Blaine will take on Sehome Friday, Septem ber 9 at 7 p.m. at the Blaine High School stadium. Girls soccer The Lady Borderites lost to Sedro-Woolley 3-1 on the road September 6. The girls will host Burlington-Edison Thursday, September 15 at 4 p.m. and travel to Lakewood Monday, September 19 at 7 p.m. Volleyball Blaine was scheduled to host Anacortes September 7. The team will also play in the Archbishop Murphy High School tournament Saturday, September 10. Then they travel to Sehome Monday, Septem ber 12 and return home Wednes day, September 14 to face Ferndale. The latter two games are 7 p.m. Cross country Boys and girls cross country will run at the Sehome Invite Saturday, September 10 at Civic Field. The meet starts at 10 a.m. Below are coaches’ responses to questions asked about their team goals, players to watch and how to best support the team.
2. Student-athletes to watch: Kael Evinger, Larry Creasey, Jack Al bright, Victor Gervol, Conner Dalry.
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Semiahmoo Resort and Wind ham both have similar goals for using local ingredients, he said, which bring more flavor to food, help local businesses and reduce carbon“Thisfootprint.placehas some of the best ingredients around, from the sea to the fields and the mountains. I can’t think of a better location that would have such resources,” he said. “The pride and care that goes into these ingredients be fore they even get to our door is awesome. And once they’re here, they’re cherished. That is trans lated to more experiences here, from a family having a bucket of steamers to a chef’s tableside din ing experience.”
s Blaine’s new athletic director Chas Kok at the Blaine High School stadium on September 6.
Photo by Ian Haupt “Especially in a small school district, you can have an impact on, not just the high school, but you can have an impact on middle school, you can have an impact elementaryon .”
Photo by Grace McCarthy building people with character.” Chas has asked all of his coaches what character skill they can devel op in their athletes. Chas certainly doesn’t lack character. This January, Chas lost his dad, Jerry Kok, to a long battle with cancer. Hav ing coached, volun teered and refereed, Jerry was a wellknown figure in the Lynden youth sports community, and was remembered as such.
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“He was the ulti mate servant warrior,” said Blake VanDalen, Lynden’s head foot ball coach in tribute to Jerry in the Lynden Tribune. “He had the servant’s heart, there are so few things that he hasn’t had a part in.” Chas said at one point his dad was battling three or four types of cancer yet most people who interacted with him wouldn’t have known. “And if they did, nobody really talked about it,” Chas said. “He was somebody to say, ‘You know what, it’s about other people.’”Chassaid he’s looking forward to being able to bring his wife and their two young, twin daughters to Borderite games this year. As a coach, he said he had to be focused on the games. But, now, as athletic director, he can have more time to support all of the school’s teams alongside his fam ily.“My dad was able to have an impact on a com munity,” Chas said. “But not really one community, I think it was Whatcom County as a whole, just serving others. I think that’s infectious.”
Micah Windham joined Semi ahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa as executive chef in June, bringing over 25 years of culinary and restaurant management expe rience as well as a passion for sourcing local ingredients. Windham leads an 88-per son team cooking up and serv ing dishes for Packers Kitchen and Bar, Great Blue Heron Grill, Seaview Cafe and private events.
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Perhaps due to the popularity of social media among a genera tion of young people who grew up with it, platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are of ten associated with people born in the 21st century. However, a 2018 study from the Pew In stitute found that 65 percent of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 used Facebook and 68 percent usedSocialYouTube.media is often on the re ceiving end of negative attention, but it’s also a potentially valuable tool that can help men and women over 50 stay connected with their communities. That’s not always so easy for adults who no longer have children at home. And as its name suggests, social media can help users connect with others who share their interests. Such connections also can be hard to make for adults over 50.
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12 The Northern Light • September 8 - 14, 2022 Real Estate NELSON BUILDING 925 Ludwick Ave., Blaine LEASE SPACES FOR: Warehousing-DistributionManufacturingorRetailVehicleStorageYards Near Truck Route & Shopping Mall Email or Call Don Nelson For Availability & Rates Call: 360-305-0286 Email nelsbldg@msn.com RentalsRentalsCommercial-RoomsLisa Sprague 360-961-0838 Broker If you’re looking to buy or isSemiahmoosell,myhome. CALL ME FOR A FREE MarketAnalysis BIRCH BAY LOT 7888 Carson Rd. • $310,000 Very private, shy ½ acre, partially forested beautiful lot in Birch Bay with 2 bedroom, 2014 park model. Jeff Leghorn, Real Estate Attorney & Real Estate Agent Assistance with Buying, Developing, Leasing and Selling Real Estate Reasonable Flat Fees Call Jeff: 360.366.4925 • jeff@law-office.net LAW OFFICE OF A. JEFF LEGHORN, PLLC • WA REALTY LAW, LLC To see plans and for more information, call or email! Jim Kaemingk Jr.BROKER The Hemlock • $829,950 2,036 square feet, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 3 car garage, single level, quality finishes The Alder • $884,950 2454 square feet, 4 bedroom, 2.75 baths, 3 car garage, homesite #9 OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDS 12-3 FOUR FLOOR PLANS TO CHOOSE FROM 360-224-5465 jimk@windermere.com Call Hugh 360.371.5800 Email hugh@callhugh.com or text Hugh 360-739-5234 THE LOCAL EXPERT For All Residential & Commercial Properties! www.CallHugh.com HUGHManagingBRAWFORD,Broker Over 28 years experience helping you buy or sell your home HASSLE FREE! LOT ON LENA ROAD Buildable flat lot with possible Saltwater and Sunset views. All services available. Water only available to member of Lummi Nation. Any one can purchase and use 24 X 14 Cedar storage building. All offers considered. Price reduced to $60,000! Location, Location! 360.815.6638 briansouthwick@gmail.com see more pictures at www.briansouthwick.com 7509 Sunset Dr., Blaine $319,900 MLS#1955024 2 bed, 1 bath, 720 SF. Located a block from warm, sandy beaches. 4781 South Golf Course Drive • $895,000 Newer 4200 sq. ft +/-, 4 bd, 3.5 baths. Gated community in Birch Bay. Home built in 2011 with 2 en-suites. Hardwood, granite, stainless, pantry, deck, patio. MLS# 1992346 Sweeping Birch Bay views! Primary level-living withfantastic view.OPENHOUSESUNDAY12-2 OPENHOUSE&ESTATESALESATURDAY12-3 8045 BIRCH BAY DRIVE, BLAINE, WA • 360-371-7252 • BAYPROPERTIESNW.COM Semiahmoo homeS, inc NW LUXURY REAL ESTATE AT A HIGHER LEVEL Bay Properties CeCelia Breivik • (360) 303-8161 5835 Ridge,SemiahmooBirchPoint$899,000 11.33 ACRE ESTATE PROPERTY WITH A VIEW! Rare west facing marine view estate property encompassing 11.33 acres overlooking bays, mountains, & islands, located on Birch Point plateau high above pristine NW waters. Spectacular sunsets. Beau tifully forested, relatively level with slight slope eastward, ready for you to build dream home with elbow room offering privacy & exclusivity. Located an hour south of Vancouver, BC and under two hours to Seattle. Natural beauty & en vironment, property is mile from Semiahmoo with its Inn, golf course, and 300 slip marina. Property could potentially be divided into 2 estate size properties. WWW.THERIDGEATSEMIAHMOO.COM Terry Conway • (360) 410-0503 4973 Morgan Drive, Birch $479,000Bay CHARMING BIRCH BAY VIEW COTTAGE! South facing Birch Bay water view recreational/Airbnbresidential/ cottage. Step back into the 70’s in this 1150 SF 2 BD, 1 BA home! In immaculate condition, this cottage boasts an expansive living room and large back deck with a view out to the bay. Located in Birch Bay’s most sought after north shore neighborhood and just a short walk to the water slides, beach, stores and restaurants. Bring your beach buckets and start enjoying your get-a-way cottage! PRICE REDUCED! Carl W. R. Dufton • (360) 815-6637 8739 Oertel Drive, Birch $2,250,000Point BEACHFRONT DREAM PROPERTY! Enjoy 125’ of easy & direct beach access. This Cape Cod style home sits in front of the neighboring properties & offers uncompromised 180 degree views of the Strait of Georgia, Semiahmoo Bay, White Rock, & the Canadian Coastal Range - sunsets are awe inspiring! Crab, fish, kayak off your own private beach! Gourmet style kitchen w/ Granite, SS appliances, 2 splits for AC & Heat, 2 car garage, paver driveway/walks/patio, sprinkler system, auto start generator & more on this 3/4 acre of park-like mature landscaping. In addition, there are +3 acres of beach/deeded tidelands. Cable internet. WWW.NWBEACHHOUSE.COM Ruth Skeete • (360) 358-5075 7806 Birch Bay Drive #116, Birch $424,900Bay JACOB’S CONDOMINIUMS!LANDING Welcome to the Beach Life! Another fabulous end unit at Jacob’s Landing featuring 2 decks! 2 BD, 1.5 BA condo has been updated with all new appliances, freshly painted, new electrical. Extra room in loft for storage. 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The family would like to thank all the friends, neighbors, church families, teachers, and coworkers who loved Henry and helped take care of him and make his life richer.
Henry is survived by his mother and stepfather, Julia Teichert and Christopher Cox, and his father and stepmother Jeff Teichert and Cathy Teichert; his brother and sister-in-law Errol and RaeAnn Te ichert and niece Lydia; his stepbrothers Tucker Marlor, Forest Marlor, and Tyler Cox; his grandparents Jean and Gerald Burden, and Georgia and Burke Teichert; and many aunts and uncles.
A celebration of Henry’s life will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 11 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2550 Thornton Road, in Ferndale. A viewing will be held the same morning and location at 9:30 a.m.
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Answer: OK, no one sent that question, but I’ve received many oddly specific questions about passing school buses. However, they all fit into the categories of either “I’m confused” or “other drivers are confused.” Let’s try to clear up some of that confusion. The first sen tence of the relevant law says that a driver who is overtaking or meeting a school bus that is stopped to drop off or pick up students and has activated a “vi sual signal (flashing red lights and stop sign) shall stop the ve hicle before reaching such bus.” That’s the default. You stop for the bus. There are two excep tions, which we’ll get to in a bit. First I want to know, what do “overtaking” and “meeting” mean? They’re not defined in the law, but “overtaking” is used when one vehicle is passing another in the same direction, while “meeting” is used when vehicles pass each other in the opposite direction. Why is that important? The law pertains to vehicles that are “overtaking or meeting” a school bus. Imagine you’re approaching an intersection, and to your left there’s a bus with its visual sig nals on dropping off some kids. Of your three options to proceed through the intersection, only a left turn would trigger a “meet ing” with the bus, so if you’re going that way you have to stop until the lights and sign are off and away. If you’re heading straight or making a right turn, you’re not overtaking the bus, so this law wouldn’t be relevant. You may need to stop for oth er reasons, like kids crossing the street. Even though the bus law doesn’t apply, others might, like the one that states that drivers, “shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway.” My point here is that this isn’t a binary decision. Multiple factors influ ence what is a safe and legal ma neuver on the road. And now for the exceptions to the requirement to stop for school buses. One: Driving in the opposite direction from the bus on a highway divided into separate roadways. If the road has a barrier or a median at least 18 inches wide you don’t need to stop. You don’t need to get a rul er out, but the separation should make it obvious that no vehicles should cross. Two: Driving in the opposite direction on a road with three or more lanes. What if there are four lanes in the same direction? Not an exception.Whatif I’m really late for work? Definitely not an excep tion, and maybe work on your time management skills. What if the bus is pulled all the way off of the roadway? Okay, you got me. It’s not exactly an exception, but if the bus driv er has only activated the hazard lights rather than the “visual sig nal”, it’s okay to pass. The law only allows a bus driver to do this if none of the children be ing dropped off need to cross the street.What if we’re in galactic hyper tubes? I don’t know what those are, but if they involve passing a school bus, not an exception. And to answer the final ques tion: Change a lightbulb? It’s an LED, grandpa. I’ll be in college before that burns out. Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and pub lishes TheWiseDrive.com.
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Henry was born on June 10, 1998 in Mesa, Ar izona, to Julia and Jeff Teichert. He passed away suddenly on August 28, 2022, in a hiking accident. Henry attended school in Blaine, where he lived for most of his life. He also went to high school in Waverly, Iowa. He got his GED in 2016. Henry loved Blaine. He loved his hometown and its people. He loved nature, especially that of the Pacific Northwest. He was ath letic and had an uncanny ability to excel at anything he tried. He was always out in nature, hiking, building shelters, climbing, fur trap ping, snowboarding, and generally getting messy. Henry also loved his friends, of which there were too many to count. Henry logged thousands of miles in road trips with his family to beautiful places, historic sights, and cultural events—and many trail miles hiking. He loved his family, his co-workers, and his dog Ellie. To know Henry was to love Henry, and many, many people had the privilege. We will all miss his mischievous grin, goofy sense of humor, and good-na turedHenrypersonality.hadabright and engaging mind. In his last few years, he had begun reading a lot about current events and political philosophy. He often made comments on political issues, stuck to his guns on his opinions, and had a talent for coming up with profound insights.
s Dozens of pickleball players gathered at the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 activity center on August 27 for a memorial pickleball tournament celebrating the life of Corky Foster. Foster was a devout player who played pickleball at the recreation district nearly six days a week.
Question: If a northbound school bus on a four-lane road stops to drop off kids before an intersection and I’m traveling south and intending to turn west, do I have stop for the bus? What if it’s raining, and I’m par allel to train tracks? And how many third graders does it take to change a lightbulb?
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Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, September 8, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General Knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Whatcom Water Week: Saturday, September 10–Sunday, September 18. Week-long and daily events. For a complete list, visit whatcomwaterweeks.org.
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Meals on Wheels: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 GStreet. 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.
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Whatcom Dream Financial Empowerment Class: Thursdays, September 22–October 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m., CAP Center, 508 G Street. Improve your financial management skills for a more secure financial future. For more info or to register: 360/296-0441 or kevin@thewhatcomdream.org. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program.
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Peace Arch Community Gathering: Tuesday, September 13, 12–2 p.m. Mic rosoft and Cascadia Innovation Corridor will host a free, community gathering at Peace Arch Historical State Park (U.S. side). Speakers include former Washington governor Christine Gregoire, Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman and Blaine mayor Mary Lou Steward. The event will have local entertainment, food and refreshments. People entering from Canada should bring their passports.
CORE Gardening: Kombucha and Fermented Vegetables: Saturday, September 17, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about the benefits of this fun, refreshing drink. Step by step instructions on how to brew your own Kombu cha! Samples of different flavorings will be available. Info: wcls.org.
Trophies for car categories, raffles, food, ice cream, face painting for kids. Free car registration at booth.
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Winter Coat Drive: September 1–30. Good quality used or new winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks are being accepted at the Blaine Library, Blaine Senior Center, Pacific Building Center, Cost Cutter, The Market, Birch Bay Village Rec Center, Semiahmoo Marina Cafe, Windermere-Birch Bay Square, and many local churches. Visit blainecap.org for additional collection sites. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program.
Bellingham SeaFeast: Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate our rich maritime culture and heritage, thriving working waterfront, enjoyment and conservation of our water resources, commercial fishing and seafood industries, and the culinary bounty of our corner of the Pacific Northwest. Info: bellingham seafeast.org. BlaineOngoingFood 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.
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Music at The Vault: Friday, September 16, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Mary Ellen Lykins and Craig Adams. Info: thevaultwine.com. Loads of Love Fundraiser: Saturday, September 17. 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street. Yard sale with lots of items. All proceeds benefit the Loads of Love free laundry program.
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Meetings: Mondays 6:30–8 p.m., CAP Center, 508 G Street, Blaine. A support group for parents of adult children dealing with addiction, but open to anyone (18 or older) seeking to learn a better way to help an addicted loved one. Evidence-based, structured curriculum and offer peer support at no cost. Info: palgroup.org or email Bev and Dave atwamillards@comcast.net.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at noon, women’s meeting Mondays at 4 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ basement, 855 4th Street. Info: 208/750-8772 or shannonses sions2020@gmail.com.
CAP Clothing Bank: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. 508 G Street. The Community Assistance Program clothing bank is now located in the basement of the CAP Center providing free clothing and linens. Donations accepted only during open hours or by special arrangement. Info: blainecap.org or 360/392-8484.
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Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, September 15, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This weeks theme: The Vault to celebrate our fifth anniversary. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Shellfish Harvesting 101: Thursday, September 8, 10 a.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Learn how to dig for clams, shellfish regulations, different clam species. Come prepared with a shellfish license and small bucket of con tainer if you wish to harvest clams. Info: fobbsp.org.
10th Annual Run With the Chums: Saturday, September 10, 9:30 a.m., BP Highlands. Participants can run or walk on a scenic loop through the highlands above Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve and learn more about watershed health while taking care of your health! The 5k route explores forested trails, opening up to coastal views, and finishing through agricultural land, celebrating the wide variety of resources we have here in Whatcom County. A kids-only salmon-themed obstacle course will start fifteen minutes before each start time. Info and registration: whatcomcd.org/run-with-the-chums.
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The Bridge Food Distribution Program: Fridays 3:30–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Registration required at thebri dgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome.
The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Donations by appointment, call 360/366-8763.
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Tide Pool Exploration: Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Tide pool Exploration & learn how to wade for crab. Info: fobbsp.org. Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, September 10, 1–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763G Street. $15 includes eight games, three cards per game. Early bird at 12:30 p.m., two games $1 each. Info: 360/332-8040.
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The city of Blaine is accepting applications for 2023 tourism grant proposals until 9 a.m. Fri day, September 23. Applications must include the project description, grant request and total project budget. The application should also contain how the project goes along with the city’s Blaine by the Sea tour ism theme, whether it would at tract people from over an hour drive away and how the proposal is Alexunique.Wenger, the city’s tourism and economic development di rector, said the 2022 lodging tax revenue, which will fund 2023 tourism grants, is on the same pace as the amount collected last year. Last year, the city allocated $26,000 to four projects: $15,000 to the Blaine Chamber of Com merce for Fourth of July fire works, $5,000 to Pacific Arts As sociation for Blaine Harbor Music Festival, $3,000 for Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival and $3,000 for the Blaine by the Sea Art Studio Tour. The Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC) will review applications. Project proponents will be asked to give a 10-minute presentation to BTAC on Tuesday, October 11. BTAC will recom
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City of Blaine accepting tourism grant applications mend candidates to Blaine City Council for final approval. “Anything you can do to tie into our 2019 tourism develop ment and marketing plan would always be good,” Wenger said. “And anything that attracts peo ple to Blaine that would promote overnight stays.” Grant applications can be found on the city’s website, cityofblaine. com, or by emailing Alex Wenger at awenger@cityofblaine.com. For more information, email Wenger or call 360/543-9979.
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