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Parks levy pushed to August 2016 ballot

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By Ian Ferguson Blaine City Council chose not to put a proposed parks levy on the November ballot, instead waiting until the August 2016 ballot to allow time for more review. A subcommittee of the Blaine Parks and Cemetery Board proposed the parks levy to fund capital improvements on existing parks, new pedestrian and bike paths and downtown beautification within Blaine city limits. The proposed levy is for $0.32 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Over four years it would raise approximately $1 million from Blaine taxpayers. The Blaine Parks and Cemetery Board had recommended council put the levy on the November ballot, but at their July 27 meeting council members voted 4–1, with Charlie Hawkins opposed, to postpone putting the levy to voters until the 2016 primary election in August. Mayor Harry Robinson said he wanted more time for several reasons. City council has not yet held a public hearing, and Robinson said he would value the public’s opinion on the levy and the projects it would fund. He said he would like to see more exact cost projections of the projects that are being planned, and that council should evaluate these projects within the context of other capital improvements slated for the near future, including the Blaine Public Library. “We’re getting reports that the needs of the library are getting pretty desperate,” Robinson said. “They’re going to want some quick action because the building that they’re in is inadequate. So how do we balance these capital projects? It’s an excellent report, but I think before the council supports it we need to be thinking about these other issues and I don’t think we have the time to do that tonight.”

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Bobby Briscoe, Joan Lotze pull ahead in primaries By Steve Guntli Bobby Briscoe will face off against Ferndale mayor Gary Jensen in the race for Port of Bellingham commissioner. As of 8 p.m. on August 4, Briscoe, a Blaine resident and fisherman for more than 40 years, won 44 percent of the vote. Jensen took 39 percent, while Ferndale businessman Lloyd Zimmerman trailed with 17 percent. Briscoe

and Jensen will now compete for the seat on the commission, which is currently occupied by Blaine resident Jim Jorgensen. Joan Lotze maintained a sizable lead over her challengers for the Blaine school district board of directors. Lotze, who was appointed to the board in 2014 to replace outgoing member Susan Holmes, had 59 percent of the vote on Wednesday morning. Russ Schutt came in second with 21 percent, and Jesse Creydt followed closely be-

hind with 20 percent. On the county level, Todd Donovan took a healthy lead in the race for Whatcom County Council’s district 1, position B seat. Donovan won 62 percent of the vote. Bruce Ayers came in a distant second, with 17 percent. The next vote count will be posted on August 5 at 5 p.m. To see the results, visit results.vote.wa.gov/results/20150804/ whatcom.

(See Parks, page 2)

Crab season opens in north Whatcom County By Steve Guntli Get your crab pots ready: Crabbing season officially opens at 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 13. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Marine Area 7 north will open for crabbing next week. Marine Area 7 north includes waters north of Lummi Island and the Strait

of Georgia, including Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts. The sub-area is typically the last one to open. According to the WDFW, this is because the colder waters in the northern regions of the state cause crabs to develop more slowly. Crabs must meet a certain size requirement before they can be caught. On August 4, the WDFW announced that several marine areas to the south of the

state are closed due to increased levels of red tide biotoxin. Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, said the area now closed to crab fishing includes more than half the state’s 157-mile-long coast, and likely will bring a premature end to this year’s coastal crab season. The season will be open for both (See Crabs, page 2)

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Whatcom County legislators call for Planned Parenthood probe By Steve Guntli Two Whatcom County legislators are among Washington Republicans calling for the state to investigate Planned Parenthood. Representatives Vincent Buys and Luanne VanWerven, both of Lynden, added their signatures to a letter asking state attorney general Bob Ferguson to launch an investigation into Planned Parenthood.

The organization has been under fire across the nation after video footage was released earlier this month that allegedly shows top executives negotiating the sale of aborted fetal tissue. The video appears to show Planned Parenthood president Dr. Mary Gatter and senior medical director Dr. Deborah Nucatola answering questions from actors who were posing as representatives for

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a “fetal tissue procurement company.” In the video, Gatter and Nucatola appear to be negotiating for the sale of aborted fetal tissue for profit. Planned Parenthood has responded to the allegations, claiming the video, released by The Center for Medical Progress, a pro-life activist group, was heavily edited to distort the facts. Representatives say the conversation in the video related to the donation of organs and tissues, a common and legal practice. According to Planned Parenthood, the monetary sums discussed in the video (ranging from $30 to $100) are standard operating fees conducive with organ

donations for any medical facility. Patients can legally consent to donate fetal tissue, and clinics can charge small fees to cover office expenses. Washington lawmakers want Ferguson to determine if Planned Parenthood illegally profited from the sales of fetal tissues. So far, 34 legislators, all Republican, have signed the letter. “Regardless of personal views of legalized abortion, a civilized society cannot tolerate unethical medical practices such as the harvesting of human organs for monetary gain,” the letter said. The recently passed operating budget for the state includes $50

million in state and federal funds for Planned Parenthood. The organization provides a suite of services for people, including birth control, cancer screening, family planning, STD education and health exams. According to Planned Parenthood, abortions make up about 3 percent of their annual services. A protest organization, Women Betrayed, has already planned protests of Planned Parenthood in 65 cities around the country in response to the video. At least two state governors, Louisiana’s Bobby Jindal and Texas’ Greg Abbott, have called for extensive investigations of the organization in their states.

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Drive. The full recommendations can be viewed on the city’s website at tinyurl.com/nflpanc. The levy would require 51 percent voter approval to pass. City staff members are unsure how the levy would mesh with future plans of the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2), which has funded a number of capital improvements in Blaine parks. This year alone BBBPRD2 has contributed $270,000 to build a playground in Marine Park, $30,000 to build a pavilion at the Blaine Commu-

nity Center and $40,000–60,000 for the Peace Portal Trail, according to director Ted Morris. Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht said city staff would use the extra time between now and the August 2016 ballot to not only gain more definition and public input for the levy, but also to work with BBBPRD2 to ensure both can work towards the common goal of better parks. “We want to work collaboratively with them and not compete or double-dip with taxpayer money,” Wilbrecht said.

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Bellingham proposes one last compromise on jail Bellingham mayor Kelli Linville is making one last proposal to Whatcom County Council to ensure her city won’t be cut out of the county jail plan. On July 20, Linville and Bellingham City Council worked out a proposal that would require immediate assistance to the city at the county’s expense. Under Bellingham’s new proposal, the county would be responsible for finding ways to treat people with mental illness or addiction “immediately” and with no additional cost to Bellingham or the other six cities in the county. Bellingham has been reluctant to sign on to the jail plan as originally drafted and accepted by the oth-

er six cities in the county (Blaine, Everson, Nooksack, Ferndale, Lynden and Sumas). The sticking point is the plan to institute a 0.2 percent sales tax increase to fund the new jail, which would bring the city up against the .3 percent sales tax ceiling for funding jail prevention or public safety programs. The new proposal would allow the city to continue to fund these programs while still helping pay for the jail. The county formed an incarceration prevention and reduction task force in June, with the intention of allowing the task force to plan for the opening of the new jail in 2019. If Bellingham’s proposal is accepted, the task force would move up its timeline to November 2016, at

which point it would propose ways to expand and improve existing programs. The proposal would not go into effect unless voters approve a 0.2 percent sales tax in the November 3 general election. Linville, in a letter to county council, said she believed she could convince the city council to sign on to the jail plan if these changes are approved. On July 21, the county council voted to introduce a version of the proposal with some altered language to change “immediately” to “as soon as reasonably possible.” The council may also decide to impose some of the expenses for the programs on the cities rather than fund the projects entirely.

Haynie Opry’s season finale this weekend B y K at e ly n D o g g e t t Blaine’s country music haven, the Haynie Opry, is closing the doors on its 10th anniversary season on Thursday, August 8, but not without one last weekend full of events. On Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, the opry will hold three more concerts before shutting down until next year. The opry was previously open only during the summer, but ran a longer season from March through August this year, which is now a permanent change. Matt Audette founded the Haynie Opry in 2005. Audette spent many years touring as a country musician before settling in Blaine. He wanted to create an all-ages venue to share the music he loves, and he found the Haynie Grange building to house the opry. The grange, located at 3344 Haynie Road in Blaine, was chartered in 1906 and is the oldest active grange in Whatcom County. “It’s a place with a down-home, rustic atmosphere where people can see live music and bring their entire family for a modest price,” Audette said. Audette has been an entertainer for 43 years, and finds that the opry helps stimulate his creative process by planning events, playing shows and presenting other bands. He is able to keep the legacy of famous artists alive, which is something he loves, he said. Audette’s band, the Circle of Friends Band, are the opry’s inhouse musicians. The band plays original compositions as well as tributes to classic artists, choosing to feature a different artist every summer. Previous tributes have included Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly and George Jones. This year’s featured artist is one of America’s first country music superstars, Hank Williams. On August 7 at 7 p.m., the Haynie Opry will host Seattle bluegrass group Pickled Okra. Pickled Okra is an upbeat, Americana band made up of two married couples. Their quirky music is an eclectic mix of other genres of music, such as Irish fiddle, jazzy delta blues, rock, reggae

and funk. They are known to play “pickled” versions of pop and rock tunes by artists such as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. Also performing that night are Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band; Al Ulrich, who will be playing the dobro and yodeling with singing accompaniment by Jim Taylor; and Joseph Hanson, who will be performing contemporary country music. Tickets will be available at the door and are $10; children age 12 and under are free. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. On August 8, the opry will hold a repeat of July’s Hank Williams tribute show, featuring Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band. Hank Williams is famous for songs such as “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and “Hey, Good Lookin’.” Audette said this tribute show draws a crowd and is a great time, and this is the last opportunity to

see it. Tickets for the show are $10 at the door, and tickets for children age 12 and under are free. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Also on August 8, the opry will have a Country Gospel Matinee at 3 p.m. This event is an uplifting afternoon full of traditional gospel songs and Americana music. The gospel matinee shows began this year, received positive feedback and will continue next year, Audette said. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. Big plans are in store for the Haynie Opry, as Audette said he plans to continue the opry for at least another 10 years and grow to a younger crowd. Next year’s season begins in March 2016, and the opry will pay tribute to John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival. For more information on the Haynie Opry, contact Matt Audette at 360/366-3321.

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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

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Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Steve Guntli steve@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Ian Ferguson ian@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 Katelyn Doggett, Jess Scott Wright

The Editor: Summer is quickly drawing to a close and the 2015-16 school year is on the horizon. Even though school is still a few weeks away, the Blaine school district Family Service Center is already anticipating an increase this year in the number of low-income students who will be served with school supplies and backpacks. Donations are needed to ensure enough supplies for all. Last year we provided more than 280 low-income students with basic supplies during the first few days of school. Donated supplies can be dropped off at the Blaine school district office, 765 H Street, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Supplies that are desperately needed are: glue sticks, spiral notebooks, pencil pouches, pencil boxes, highlighters, six or eight-tab dividers for three-ring binders, scissors and backpacks. Although these are the supplies that are in the greatest need now, we will gladly accept any and all school supply donations.

If you would like to donate money for supplies you can either drop it off at the district office or mail it to: Jessie Burton, Family Service Center, Blaine School District, 765 H Street, Blaine, WA 98230. All donations of goods and monies are tax deductible. The school supply distribution for the 2015-2016 school year will be on Monday, August 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Family Service Center. Thanks so much! For more information please contact the Family Service Center at 332-0740 or jburton@blainesd. org. Jessie Burton Family Service Center, Blaine school district The Editor: I am planning to host a tribute to Loretta Lynn here at Birch Bay, and am seeking information about her local performances at Bill’s Tavern and at the Custer Grange Hall. My efforts so far to find memorabilia, photos, etc. have all been in vain and can

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only find information online and at the Blaine library. I today visited Custer and other areas to make inquiries and was delighted to find the cast iron heater that was from Loretta’s home, and which I might purchase. Her house is still standing on the Birch Bay/Lynden Road. It is most disappointing to discover that the local history of such a world-renowned entertainer has been ignored. I really hope to correct this. Of all the people I have talked to, only one knew that she entertained here. Loretta is 83 now and likely would be delighted to know of any efforts to honor her. If you are able to offer assistance, I would sincerely appreciate it. Kindly allow me to suggest that a plea for information in your paper may uncover some posters, etc., that will enhance the Continued on next page Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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

Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.

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tribute I am planning. This, also, may spark interest for senior readers who will relate interesting personal stories. Thank you for your attention. I anxiously await your response. Arlene Hartley Birch Bay The Editor: I wish to commend the city of Bellingham mayor for once again offering to consider joining the county cities in building a jail in Whatcom County. While being constantly aware of addictions, mental health issues and homelessness, the citizens also deserve a degree of certainty regarding their own safety. Our citizens all deserve safety in their streets, homes and schools as well as public safety facilities, which are precisely that – safe. Hopefully both our county and city executives and our city and county councils will place public safety above partisan politics, gain and publicity. Susan Blondell Kaplan Bellingham The Editor: This makes no sense. The government wants an environmental review of the Gateway terminal to be done, and from what I hear it is more than halfway complete. Now, the powers that be, who are the Army Corps of Engineers, are thinking about stopping this. Our Lummi neighbors have told them they want to stop it right now, before it’s even completed. That makes me think that the Lummis are worried about what the review might say. All along, the Lummis have stated publicly they will not consider even talking to the Gateway people about the project. Not very neighborly. Meanwhile, this county continues to struggle, because only a few have good jobs or big pensions, then there’s the rest of us. Just complete the study and let’s get on with this. Corey L. Mitchell Everson

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Cascade Crush runners up in national championship ing run to the national championship game in Colorado and ended their season as the runners-up to the 14U national title. Blaine athletes Chase Abshere, Colby Knutzen and Hayden Dohner play for the Crush, which is based in Bellingham. The team went 53–14 over the season, with four first-place tournament titles and four second-place finishes. The 14U World Series tournament was held in Steamboat Springs July 19–26. The Crush went into the championship game July 26 undefeated before losing to a team from Colorado. Although they had to settle for runners-up in the national title, the team won a skills competition among all participating teams playing ‘round the horn. Each player on the team took

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of fiber, while the blackberries have 14 grams of carbs and 8 grams of fiber. Yes, bananas are a good source of potassium, but potassium deficiency is not one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. – diabetes is. Taking sugar into account, if you increase the amount of blackberries to match the potassium power in 1 cup of banana, just over 2 cups of blackberries still have less sugar and over four times the fiber as the banana. Bottom line: if you’re going to eat fruit regularly, choose berries over a banana, and if you live in the Northwest, you can find ripe, wild blackberries growing almost anywhere you look right now. Blackberries, like everything else this year, are ahead of schedule by about a month. “We are already picking the late variety and that normally doesn’t start until the end of August,” said Randy Kraght of Barbie’s Berries in Ferndale. The heat has been both a help and hindrance for growers like Kraght. On one hand, the lack of moisture has helped limit mold for growers. “I haven’t had to use any fungicide since May 15,” said Kra-

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The Indoor Report: What to read, watch and listen to this month Keep a box of tissues handy before digging into this month’s titles. The room might get a little dusty. Books: Never Let Me Go (2005) By Kazuo Ishiguro “Never Let Me Go” is one of the most profoundly sad books I’ve ever read. Deftly blending elements of period romance, highschool drama and sci-fi epic, the novel takes its time getting going, but once the full scope of Kazuo Ishiguro’s central idea is revealed, the effect is devastating. The story revolves around three characters, Kathy, Ruth and Tommy, who spend their youth at Hailsham, an elite and mysterious private school in the English countryside. The three are friends, and are involved in a standard teenage love triangle: Kathy loves Tommy but can’t admit it, Tommy and Ruth are together but know they shouldn’t be. What makes their story unique is that the children are clones, raised by genetic engineers to donate their vital organs once they’ve matured. The children at Hailsham know who they are, and accept their fate as a matter of course. What makes the novel so heartbreaking is that even though the characters know their lives will be short, they are still unable to grasp the fleeting bits of happiness that are right in front of them. Ishiguro’s prose is straightforward, almost distant, but the matter-of-factness gives it a strange impact.

Movies: 25th Hour (2002) Directed by Spike Lee Spike Lee is about as divisive as filmmakers get, and while he certainly has made his share of duds, when he’s on, he’s really, really on. His two best films (the scintillating race drama “Do The Right Thing” and this) are beautifully, vividly alive, and Lee captures New York City better than any filmmaker not named Woody Allen. “25th Hour” centers on Monty (Edward Norton), a slick criminal who was recently handed a lengthy prison sentence for dealing drugs. Knowing this is going to be his last night of freedom for the next several years, he gathers his two best friends (Barry Pepper and Phillip Seymour Hoffman) and his girlfriend (Rosario Dawson) for one last night on the town. Over the course of one long evening, bonds are strained and friendships tested, and the cocky, confident Monty starts to unravel as his fate looms nearer. The film is exceptional across the board, but the two best scenes are lengthy monologues in the middle and end of the film. In the first, Monty rants into a mirror, venting his bile at every race, creed and neighborhood of New York, before finally turning his rage to his only real target, himself. It’s the second monologue, though, that reduces me to tears every time. Monty’s father, played by Brian Cox, delivers a long, fanciful vision of what would happen if Monty didn’t serve his sentence, if he took the fork in the road that led far away from prison and his mistakes.

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March 22, 1933 – July 31, 2015 Helen O. Burger, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2015 surrounded by family and loved ones. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 7, 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. It will be followed by a Celebration of Helen’s Life at 12 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 858 W. Smith Rd. For more information and to share your memories of Helen please visit www.molesfarewelltributes.com

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The Northwest Washington Fair returns to Lynden August 17–22 with food and fun for the entire family. Take a stroll around the fairgrounds to view the variety of exhibits and animals, ride the Ferris wheel at the carnival, enjoy classic fair food such as a corn dog or funnel cake and watch a show at the Charter College Festival Stage, where free performances are offered daily. This year’s acts include the one-man band Eric Haines, hypnotist Tammy Harris Barton, musical duo Travl *N Opry and magic by Trevor and Lorena. Community performances are also held daily at the stage at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Community performances include a variety of local music and dance acts. Walk-around acts can be viewed throughout the fairgrounds. Walk-around entertainment for this year is the square dance club Rainbow Squares, celebrating their 31st year at the fair, and juggler Chase Barton. Other exhibits include the Small Animal Experience, which has young, small and miniature animals for viewing; the Dairy Maternity Ward, where visitors might see a newborn calf; the Camel Safari, where fair-goers

can view and ride camels, and the educational exhibit Predators of the Heart, featuring upclose, hands-on information about nature’s animals. Community members can enter art, photography, baking, canning, animals and more in competitions. Many categories are still open for entries. New to the fair this year is DockDogs, a dog-jumping competition offering three events open to any dog, no training needed. The events are Big Air Wave, where dogs will race down a 40-foot dock and leap into a pool of water; Extreme Vertical, which is a high jump competition; and Speed Retrieve, where dogs will reach a toy at the far end of the pool as quickly as possible. Competition registration is still open for all dogs. Grandstand events this year include a demolition derby on August 17, the Lynden PRCA Rodeo August 18–19 and motocross racing on August 22. Christian rock act Skillet will perform August 20 with special guest Colton Dixon, and country music artist Terri Clark will perform on August 21. The fairground is located at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1775 Front Street in Lynden. The fair opens at 9 a.m., vendor booths open at 10

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Police Reports July 27, 9 p.m.: Officers observed several vehicles parked outside of a closed business late at night and found the building was unlocked. They searched the premises, found it unoccupied and secured the site. They kept looking and found a group of teenagers who had used the parking lot to stage their nighttime trespassing onto the nearby railroad tracks. The kids were issued trespass warnings for both BNSF property and the business parking lot. July 28, 3:31 p.m.: CBP officers at the Peace Arch port were interviewing a traveler when they discovered she was in possession of a switchblade knife. They called a Blaine officer to the scene. He confirmed the knife was illegal and interviewed its owner, who advised she had thought it must be legal to possess as a person at an auction had sold it to her. There being no auction exemption in the law, she was issued a criminal citation for possessing a dangerous weapon and the knife was impounded as evidence for destruction. July 28, 3:53 p.m.: A resident reported that early in the day a lady had broken the outer glass of a double pane window in his garage, apparently while in the process of becoming his former girlfriend. An officer

investigated and documented the damage, which appeared to have been caused by a thrown rock. Police forwarded a report to the city prosecutor for review of a domestic violence malicious mischief charge. July 28, 8:41 p.m.: An ongoing dispute between neighbors escalated into a complaint to police about a theft and assault by chest bumping. Officers investigated and interviewed the suspect. He denied all allegations and the officers found no physical evidence such as a recovered stolen ladder or chestbumped victims. A case report was completed and forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review. July 29, 7:57 a.m.: Police were dispatched to a report of two people in a parked car smoking marijuana. Public consumption of cannabis is improper and officers located the vehicle but before they could watch it the occupants alighted to meet them. The visitors explained they come to town to geocache nearby when a passerby accosted them saying the police and federal authorities had been called because they were smoking marijuana. The couple was taken aback by the allegation, as the weed they were smoking was tobacco and not hemp, and they de-

cided to stand by and meet the incoming swarm of officials. The officers thanked them for their patience, then contacted the reporting party and provided information on the fascinating and relaxing hobby of geocaching. July 29, 3:17 p.m.: A man came in to the police station report that three marijuana plants had been stolen from his home. An officer conducted a neighborhood canvas but no one had witnessed the horticultural heist. The loss is estimated at about $50. The victim has no suspects at this time, and will be keeping his plants out of sight in the future. July 29, 3:38 p.m.: An alarm company reported receiving a residential panic alarm. Officers were dispatched and politely confronted an intruder they found inside the house hard at work installing a widescreen video monitor. He was there with the permission of the owner, who was overseeing the project. The vendor was also in the process of switching over the home’s security system, and the two gentlemen set to work correcting the alarm problem. 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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First Thursday Artist Reception: Thursday, August 6, 6–8 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. Opening reception for the Late Summer Juried Exhibit, weaving instructors and solo exhibit openings. Music by Andy Koch. Free. Info: jansenartcenter.org. Splash Days: Fridays, August 7 and 14, 1–3 p.m., intersection of 3rd and Martin streets. Kids come play in the giant sprinklers. Bring lawn chair and towels. Shoes recommended. Info: cityofblaine.com. Shadow Play: Friday, August 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Lightcatcher Museum, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Experiment with different light sources and objects. Children ages 3 and up with a supervising adult. Free with museum admission. Info: whatcommusum.org. Backstage at the Border Presents “What The Chelm!”: Saturday, August 8, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. A performance of Klezmer music. $7 donation at the door. Info: backstageattheborder.com. Identifying and Protecting Alternative Pollinators: Saturday, August 8, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Learn about mason bees, habitat considerations and why these insects need help. Info: fobbsp.org. Zipline to College Fundraiser Benefit: Sunday, August 9, 1–4 p.m., Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro, 1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham. Forward the college dreams of Whatcom and Skagit county youth with live music and silent and live auctions. Cost: $10, children 12 and younger free. Info: futuresnw.org. International Concert Series: Sunday, August 9, 2 p.m., Peace Arch State Park. Gansango Music and Dance Company performing music and dance from Benin and West Africa. Info: peacearchpark.org. Meet the Heroes - Surprise Hero: Tuesday, August 11, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Who will it be? A sweet someone sharing a story and a treat! Info: 305-3637. The Owl and the Woodpecker: Tuesday, August 11, 7 p.m., Whatcom Museum Old City Hall, Bellingham. Paul Bannick will present his exhibition and answer questions. Tickets are $10 general admission or $5 for museum members and on sale through August 10. Info: 800/838-3006 ext. 1. Oodles of Doodles: Wednesday and Friday, August 12 and 14, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Lightcatcher Museum, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Scribble, squiggle and sketch. Children ages 3 and up with a supervising adult. Free with museum admission. Info: whatcommusum.org. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation Waterslide Day Camps: Wednesdays through August 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Birch Bay Waterslides. For grades 3–11. Kids must be dropped off by 10 a.m. and picked up by 5 p.m. Registration required. Cost: $10. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org. Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, August 13, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to program motion and color sensors on the robots. For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Rare and Unusual Birds of Washington: Friday, August 14, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Join Dick McNeely, a well-known birder and educator, and learn how to identify rare birds. Info: fobbsp.org. Birch Bay Music Festival: Friday–Sunday, August 14–16, next to Birch Bay Waterslides. Live music, beer and wine garden, food and vendors. 16+ bands. Proceeds benefit animal outreach. Info: birchbaymusicfestival.com. Bird Walk: Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Take a walk with birder Dan McNeely looking for rare and unusual birds of Washington state. Ride Free: Sunday–Saturday, August 16–22, Whatcom County. Free rides on WTA buses except 80x to Mount Vernon. Info: ridewta.com. 25th Salishan Neighborhood Anniversary Celebration: Sunday, August 16, 1–4 p.m., Salishan Park (corner of Alder and Blaine Avenue). Free hot dogs, kids’ games, prizes and entertainment. Share your favorite potluck dish. Info: Salishan Neighborhood on Facebook. International Concert Series: Sunday, August 16, 2 p.m., Peace Arch State Park, Halau Hula O Napualani performing Hawaiian music and dance. Info: peacearchpark.org. Downtown Business Workshop: Tuesday, August 18, 7 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Discuss downtown signage regulations and more. Open to all Blaine businesses. RSVP required. Info: 360/332-6484. How to Become a Published Cartoonist: Wednesday, August 19, 1–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Established comic book artist Bruce Bogle will explain the how-tos of publishing your creations on the internet and beyond. For middle and high school students. Info: 305-3637. Reading Tutor Volunteer Training: Tuesday, August 25, Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Whatcom Literacy Council will provide tutor training. Preregistration required. Info: whatcomliteracy.org. Birch Bay Discovery Days: Saturday and Sunday, August 29–30, Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Parade, arts and crafts fair, live music, crab boil and fireworks. Info: birchbaychamber.com.

Ongoing You’re the Hero Food Bank Drive: Through August 31, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring nonperishable food items for the Blaine Food Bank. Info: 305-3637. Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning, Zumba Step, pickleball, yoga, line dancing and more. Info: bbbparkandrec.org or 656-6416. Alaska Packers Association Museum at Semiahmoo Park: Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1–5 p.m.. Free. Info: 371-3558. Karaoke: Friday and Saturday nights at 9 p.m. Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Young at Heart: August B y L o r r i e C o n ya c Drayton Harbor Days were a blast! Thank you to all the participants that came to the Blaine Senior Center to start the day with pancakes or other delicious breakfast goodies. All profits from our breakfasts are used to support the many programs for our community, including exercise, movies, elder support groups, meals, card games, crafting, and a host of other activities. Our library is a wonderful resource, which not only includes

books but computers for use by our members. Once again, thank you and check The Northern Light for the date and time of our breakfast next month. Calling all friendly dogs! Come to the center on Friday, August 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a picnic under the canopy in the front yard. We’ll have a special treat for all our four-legged friends. Bobbing heads, bowing bodies and hands all askew. I’m talking puppets, and a play for the Boys & Girls Club and any other chil-

dren accompanied by adults to enjoy. Come for lunch on Thursday, August 13 at 11:30 a.m. in the dining hall of the Blaine Senior Center. When it’s just too hot to be outside, members of the Blaine Senior Center can stop by and spend some time playing PingPong or pool. Check the schedule and pick a time when you and a friend want to get in a little exercise in an air-conditioned building. Someone is usually around to teach you the basics if you need a little reminder, or

let the center know that you are a beginner and a teacher will be arranged. Looking for a bridge game? Whether you’re experienced or a beginner, here’s your opportunity. It’s been a while since we have had a group playing bridge at the center, and members have shown interest in getting it started again. The interest is for either party bridge or duplicate bridge. One of the interested parties has even volunteered to teach beginners how to play, so dust off your bidding game and come in and sign up. If there’s enough interest, you’ll be contacted. Love the fun of Hawaii and the ukulele? Join us on Wednesday, August 21 for our birthday cel-

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