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Man facing charges for 2011 Blaine shooting Steve “Silencer” Ibarra, 21, is facing attempted murder charges for a drive-by shooting in Blaine nearly four years ago. This week, Ibarra finished a three-year sentence in state prison for another shooting in Bellingham. He was transferred to Whatcom County Jail to face charges in a shooting from December 4, 2011 near the Golden Nut Factory on Odell Road. In 2011, Joe Anthony Guevara-Medina, then 20, was finishing up his shift at the Golden Nut factory when he found his tires were slashed. He called his mother for a ride. Shortly after he hung up the phone, a pickup truck drove around the corner. A passenger opened the door and fired a shot, striking Guevara-Medina in the chest. He survived his wound. Ibarra, a member of the Brown Pride Surenos gang, has been a long-time suspect in the shooting. Three men were convicted for the shooting in 2012, and though it was believed Ibarra was the gunman in the case, the prosecutor declined to file charges until his previous sentence had been served. Guevara-Medina, a member of the 18th Street gang, told police the two gangs had been fighting since a shooting at the Northwest Washington Fair a few months earlier. Ibarra was arrested in April 2012 and later found guilty of the attempted murder of another rival gang member in Bellingham. Prosecutor Dave MacEachran said he expects charges of attempted murder in the first degree will be filed against Ibarra this week.

Experience culture at Peace Arch State Park B y K at e ly n D o g g e t t The Peace Arch International Concert Series returns for its 10th year, providing the chance to experience a series of free, live music and dance performances from different cultures. This year’s series runs every Sunday from August 2 to 23 at 2 p.m. at Peace Arch State Park. The one-hour concerts celebrate the diverse, international cultures of the Pacific Northwest with music and dance. “This series provides an opportunity for Washingtonians to engage and learn about their cultural and artistic heritage,” said Debbie Fant, folk and traditional arts program coordinator for the Washington State Park and Recreation Commission. People enjoy attending the concerts because it’s a free, local way to experience cultural events that they otherwise (See Concerts, page 3)

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End of a long journey

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Blaine and Birch Bay host festivals this weekend By Steve Guntli This weekend is a great time to be in Blaine and Birch Bay. On August 1 and 2, both areas will host activity-packed festivals for residents and tourists to enjoy. Drayton Harbor Days Blaine’s Drayton Harbor Days returns this weekend. The festival is chock-full of fun events that celebrate Blaine’s maritime spirit and rich seafaring history. Start Saturday with a run at the Run for the Border 5k. The race runs from Marine Park through Peace Arch State Park and back. Kids can participate in a 1-mile fun run around Marine Park. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. To register, visit letsmoveblaine.org. After the race, check out the vendors, games and entertainers along the boardwalk of Drayton Harbor. The Plover ferry will be running routes between Blaine Marina and Semiahmoo, and a collection of vintage steamships will sail into the harbor for an exhibition. Both kids and adults can enter a pirate-themed costume contest, with prizes from local restaurants and businesses.

At 1 p.m. on Saturday, don’t miss the Prestigious George Raft Race. Competitors with homemade rafts made of scrap material will vie for the trophy as they paddle through Drayton Harbor and try not to sink. For information and registration, visit draytonharbormaritime.org. On Saturday evening, visit Marine Park for a free evening screening of the 1985 film “The Goonies.” Return on Sunday for more fun on the boardwalk, including a costume contest for pets at 1 p.m. at the marina office. All pets are welcome to enter. For more information, visit blainechamber.com. Rollback Weekend The first-ever Rollback Weekend is a testament to Birch Bay’s history. The festival is a celebration of Birch Bay’s heyday in the ’50s and ’60s, when classic cars cruised Birch Bay Drive in droves. Rollback Weekend will take place along Birch Bay Drive all weekend long. Live bands will perform classic rock ‘n’ roll favorites from 1 to 6:30 p.m. both days, and KAFE 104.1 will broadcast the event live for three hours on Saturday. A vintage car show will bring in some

of the most beautiful cars from around the state to Birch Bay. Winners will take home one of 50 custom surfboard trophies. On Sunday, the festival will host a cruising car show from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Classic cars will coast slowly down Birch Bay Drive, while observers can vote for their favorites from one of several restaurants along the bay. For more information, visit birchbaychamber.com.

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may never have the chance to see, Fant said. All concerts are located on the U.S. side of Peace Arch State Park and are free to attend. Parking inside the state park requires a Discover Pass, which can be purchased at the park kiosk. Kicking off this year’s series on August 2 are Quichua Mashis, who will perform traditional and current music of the Ecuadorean Andes Mountains.

Their unique sound is created by traditional Andean instruments, such as zamponas (panpipe flutes), quenas (endblown flutes), bombos (drums), chakchas (rattles) and charangos (a small guitar-like instrument), accompanied by the guitar, bandolin and violin. The music they will perform is meant to reflect their indigenous roots and bring peace to the audience. On August 9, the Gansango Music and Dance Company will perform traditional and contemporary dance and music

Primary ballots due Tuesday County auditor Debbie Adelstein reminds voters that primary election ballots must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, August 4. The post office encourages mailing your ballot by Monday, August 3 for it to arrive on time. By law, ballots that are postmarked after August 4, Election Day, cannot be counted. Ballots deposited in an official ballot drop box don’t need postage. Adelstein reminds voters to deposit ballots before 8 p.m. on election day, when the ballot drop boxes will be locked. For a list of

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while watching hula dancers sway gracefully in their colorful costumes, performing Hawaiian hula, Tahitian dance and New Zealand Maori haka, an ancient war dance. Dubbing themselves “Seattle’s non-marching march band,” the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band will perform the last concert of the series on August 23. Dressed in colorful uniforms, the band plays classics from John Philip Sousa, Henry Fillmore and more. Watch their set to enjoy some seated baton twirling from the

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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, 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 to 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 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 The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXI, No 7 Circulation: 10,500 copies

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The Editor: Why would anyone vote for Gary Jensen for Port of Bellingham commissioner? I can only think of reasons why not to vote for him, some of which are: In the Whatcom County voters’ pamphlet, Gary Jensen said, “I have never supported the burning of coal.” His erroneous statement flies in the face of his years of campaigning for Gateway Pacific Terminal, a 48 million ton per year coal export terminal, and it demonstrates questionable ethics. The destination for all those millions of tons of coal is primarily Asia, where the coal would be burned. Jensen’s support of GPT means he has been supporting the burning of coal. Since 2011, Ferndale mayor Jensen has been a huge public supporter of the GPT project. He allowed himself to be used in pro-GPT print, radio, video and social media ads. He gave permission in February 2011 to a PR firm and an advertising firm which did/does work for SSA Marine’s GPT project, to use his name, likeness, photo and voice. Jensen has been featured in pro-GPT ads through 2014. In a Cascadia Weekly interview, Jensen was asked about his early and enthusiastic support for GPT, and he said, “The original design of the GPT project that was shown to us was for a multifaceted facility, with emphasis on grain. We – the small mayors – didn’t learn about coal until much later.” However, the initial project information document for GPT was submitted by SSA Marine in February/March 2011. The document stated that for at least the first 10 years of operation, GPT would be shipping primarily coal. On June 3, 2011, The Bellingham Herald ran a story in which then-mayor Dan Pike announced he would fight SSA Marine’s plans for GPT after learning that coal would be the main product shipped. Jensen’s excuse saying he “didn’t learn about coal until much later,” is disingenuous. As a sitting mayor, Jensen has acted like a spokesperson for GPT, helping SSA try to sell its coal export scheme to our county. What a disservice to his Ferndale constituents and to Whatcom County residents. I’m voting for Lloyd Zimmerman. Sandy Robson Birch Bay The Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank several longtime Blaine residents. When I walked across the border three years ago with only the clothes on my back, I was at a complete loss. Luckily, an angel named Rene, who works at Hill’s Chevron, directed me to a couple of special folks at the Motel International, Rory Olson and Edith. They rented me a room that first night, directed me to Rick Freeman at Wheelhouse for a great burger and everyone made me feel right at home. Rory next directed me to one of our fine Blaine City Council members, Steve Lawrenson, who gave me part-time work

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to bridge the gap until I could get back on my feet. Little did I know that three years later I would still be living at the “International,” golfing weekly with Rory, talking sports with “Coach,” and running a computer repair business. Without all these folks’ kindness, my life would be far different and I thank them from the bottom of my heart. The Motel International residents will miss Rory and Edith and the grateful way they ran the motel. Please join me in wishing them happiness and success in their future endeavors. Benn Brechnitz Blaine The Editor: A term has been repeated in the news lately: “cost benefit analysis.” This is the strategy (rational) to protect big business from EPA and Department of Health and Human Services regulations. The July 23 Bellingham Herald reported “cost benefit analysis” was used to reject cutting the use of mercury in dental fillings for Medicaid and Medicare programs, the military, in prisons and on Indian reservations serving “price-sensitive patients.” Cost benefit analysis is why the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is allowing Shell to drill “only on the top sections” of wells in Alaska while not having critical emergency equipment on site, and why legislators are rejecting labeling GMO foods.

Cost benefit analysis for major industry may be critical to make commercial products more affordable and convenient, as a recent letter to the editor suggested, but it restricts consumer choice, decision-making and safety, both personal and environmental. Some CEOs who manage manipulation of public thinking (Citizens United protected) are the people who are finally acknowledging their offshore savings and incumbent tax savings amounting to billions and billions of dollars. Some also head companies that are slipping “cost benefit analysis” into regulation requirements that benefit only their companies and industries, not we the people. Sign a petition and vote for I 735 to fight Citizens United control over commerce, our lives and our health. Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: Ten years ago, voters approved representation by district by a large majority. Yet before even one complete election cycle had occurred, the county council introduced a vaguely worded amendment to have it overturned. Why was that? Who wanted it overturned? And note that confusing language on the ballot – legalese – made it hard to know what a yes or no vote meant. 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.

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

Blaine Parks Board: Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.

Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.

Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu.

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Officem 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org

North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 7 p.m. Blaine Fire Station. Info: nwfrs.net.

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There is nothing unusual about having the people in your district control whether they want you to represent them. Most counties have either remained that way or returned to it. Countywide voting may sound more “fair” on the surface, but it can have the unfortunate result of council members who lost in your district nevertheless representing you. That person may have less knowledge or interest in your geographic area than the person who won in your district but lost countywide. We currently have a county council that does a fair amount of unanimous or near-unanimous voting. That should worry us. If you know the issues they are discussing, there should be healthy disagreement, not people who are all of the same mind. Judy Criscuola Bellingham

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Blaine school board candidates talk priorities, inspiration Three local citizens are vying for a seat on the Blaine School District’s board of directors. We asked each candidate to answer three brief questions to better elucidate their positions and philosophies. Jesse Creydt What inspired you to run? We have great teachers, students and school staff in Blaine. I care deeply about what happens in our schools and I want to help our schools provide the best education possible. I am proudly married to a Blaine graduate and have three young children who drive my desire to serve. I will be personally involved in the Blaine school district for the next 20 years. I earned my B.A. in political science from California Lutheran University. I have served in leadership positions in both government and private sectors. Currently I am the executive director of TouchStone Behavioral Health. Parents are working hard to support learning and can benefit from knowing how to efficiently direct their efforts to support both students and teachers. Let’s work together to effectively utilize our community and human resources to enrich classroom experiences. I value your

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By Steve Guntli The drama surrounding this year’s Prestigious George Raft Race will be taken to a new level, as two long-time Blaine residents square off for the coveted trophy. Bob Knapp, owner of Catnap Canvas, and Captain Richard Sturgill of Drayton Harbor Mar-

itime are fueling the flames of rivalry for this year’s event. The two have raced each other every year since the race began, and each has won the trophy twice. “We’re determined, as always, that we’re going to win, and we won’t stop until one of us is dead,” Sturgill said. Sturgill and Knapp were two of

the founding members of what’s now known as Drayton Harbor Days. Drayton Harbor Maritime started the festival in the late ’90s as a charity swim to raise money for the Drayton Harbor boathouse. The boathouse was fully funded within five years, but the festival took on a life of its own. In 2001, Knapp introduced the

Prestigious George Raft Race to the festivities, and it has become a Drayton Harbor Days staple. The rules of the race are simple: teams are tasked with building a boat out of junk material and seeing how far they can float through Drayton Harbor. Participants have to ride on top of the rafts, not in them, and no materials can be purchased. Common materials include driftwood, Styrofoam, old doors and scrap lumber. Racers row their way through Drayton Harbor any way they can, and the first person to reach the finish line above water wins. The race originated in England, where Knapp is originally from. George Raft was a Hollywood tough guy known for his gangster films in the ’30s and ’40s, but the race bears his name not for his nautical prowess, but because of British rhyming slang: “George Raft” is slang for “having a laugh,” meaning the race is meant to be all in good fun, according to Knapp. “It started as a pub challenge, as all games from England do,” he said. “Here we have a great community spirit, and we’ve really seen it grow over the years.” The winner of the race earns

bragging rights and the race trophy, which they hold on to until the next year’s race. Sturgill’s team, Salishan Black Bear, consists of about five other members of Drayton Harbor Maritime. Sturgill will be racing from the “Poo-Bah’s chair” on his team’s raft. “I won’t be rowing, I’ll just be barking orders from the back,” he said. Knapp hasn’t decided if he’s racing solo or as a team. “It all depends on the boat,” he said. “If I can get it to float, I usually want two people on there. This year I’m thinking of something more streamlined, really give Richard a run for his money.” The longtime friends and competitors didn’t shy away from talking some smack. “Richard’s bitten off more than he can chew,” Knapp said. “Bob knows he can’t win,” Sturgill responded. “Not with our accomplished team. Give it up.” The race will be held Saturday, August 1 at 1 p.m. All participants are required to wear a flotation device and submit a “hold harmless” release form before the race. To register, visit draytonharbormaritime.org.

Tourism expert says Blaine has untapped potential By Steve Guntli In a recent presentation, a noted tourism expert gave high marks to most Whatcom County cities, but found Blaine lacking. Roger Brooks, CEO of Roger Brooks International, tours the country giving seminars on tourism, community branding and destination marketing. On July 20, Brooks made a presentation in Bellingham evaluating the tourism potential for Whatcom County. Brooks gave all the cities along I-5 high marks, but felt Blaine wasn’t living up to its potential. Brooks said due to its unique location and natural beauty, the city has the most untapped potential of any he’d visited in the Pacific Northwest. One of the major things hurting Blaine was a lack of clear signage. Brooks, in his preliminary visit to the area, had difficulty finding Peace Arch State Park from the

highway. Once there, he felt the paid parking station was unwelcoming and he couldn’t find his way to the Peace Arch itself due to a lack of signage. Brooks also visited the wharf district, but had trouble finding the pier and gave up. He gave positive marks to Marine Park and its trail, but found the parking inconvenient and said the park’s performance amphitheater was grossly underutilized. In downtown Blaine, Brooks said the plazas were beautiful but empty, and the derelict buildings along Peace Portal Drive sent a bad message to new visitors. Brooks made a list of suggestions for how Blaine could realize its potential and draw more tourists, including more day-today activities, better use of the outdoor space and improving the curb appeal with flowers and benches. Blaine city manager Dave Wil-

brecht attended the seminar and thought Brooks made some valid points. “He’s a professional, and he has the background and the experience to assess things like this,” Wilbrecht said. “He said a lot of things I’m sure are true from his perspective. And he’s right, there are things we need to work on, but I don’t agree with everything he said. I do agree that we have the potential to become one of the best cities in the Northwest. We’ve just got some work to do.” Wilbrecht said the city council is prioritizing cleaning up the downtown area and addressing some of the derelict structures that have become nuisances or safety hazards. Blaine’s economic development advisory committee has been brainstorming ways to beautify downtown to attract shoppers. Brooks separated his com-

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BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF WEST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4 WITH THE EAST AND WEST CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION 13; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4, 78 RODS; RUNNING THENCE EAST 51 RODS AND 7.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 78 RODS TO THE EAST AND WEST CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION 13; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SAID SECTION LINE 51 RODS 7.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THAT PORTION OR FRACTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 IN SAID SECTION 13, LYING NORTH OF THE EAST AND WEST LINE RUNNING THROUGH THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 13; EXCEPT DRAYTON HARBOR ROAD; AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT: THAT PORTION OR FRACTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 IN SAID SECTION 13, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4; THENCE SOUTH 52°23’00” EAST ALONG THE MEANDER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 695.49 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID MEANDER LINE, SOUTH 37°37’00” WEST, 392.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°39’57” WEST, BEING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4, A DISTANCE OF 280.83 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 2°20’03” WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, A DISTANCE OF 747.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT DRAYTON HARBOR ROAD. ALSO, EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY, IF ANY, LYING WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE SOUTH 21.58 ACRES OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT: THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 13, EXCEPTING FROM SAID 21.58 ACRES THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH 21.58 ACRES AFORESAID; THENCE SOUTH 280 FEET; THENCE WEST 220 FEET; THENCE NORTH 280 FEET; THENCE EAST 220 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT HARBOR VIEW ROAD. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

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4231 Cody Road, Blaine • $124,000 3-BR, 2-BA, double-wide on desirable corner lot in Double R Ranch. Spacious living room, dining area, kit w/bfast bar opening to family room, master suite. Appliances included. Lovely decks, beautiful, secluded and private setting on wooded .46 acre lot.

8074 8076 Birch Bay Dr.

80’ no-bank waterfront, zoned Resort Commercial with 7 seasonal rental cabins & a new 1800’ classy, custom home on dividable lot. 2-BR, 2.75-BA +huge bonus rm over double garage. Granite, hdwd, gorgeous mstr bdrm w/lighthouse turret and soaker tub. Income/devel potential and a front row seat on one of Whatcom County’s finest beaches. Exit 270 w, L at Waterslides, R on Birch Bay Dr. on right. Call Dawn for info on cabins, income etc.

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Gerry Allen 360-920-0563

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BIRCH BAY VILLAGE 2400 s.f., 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 bathrooms. Bay view. 2 decks. Recreation room. 8117 Kayak Way. $299,000. Owner 360371-2614.

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Rare find. 5-BR, 2.5-BA, 3932 s.f. home on 16,988 s.f lot with mature fruit trees. Close to Blaine Schools, I-5, the border and down town Blaine. Welcome Home! MLS #806776

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Historic, turn-of-the-century home. Extensively remodeled and restored to an absolute gem with new fixtures, appliances, plumbing & electrical systems. Big corner lot, reborn with a classic “Americana” designer colors. Beautiful big bay windows and fresh, tasteful landscaping – a neighborhood standout. Own a piece of history, see it today! MLS #813318

$14,000 SEMIAHMOO 36’ MARINA SLIP Best Price, well located.

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Stroll the Birch Bay beach from this bright cheery cottage. Nice deck overlooking a ravine. Large corner lot, parking for motor home/boat and only minutes to I-5 and Canadian Border. 3-BR and laundry room.

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8655 Great Horned Owl Ln. 9094 Pintail Lp. • $829,000 9138 Wigeon Ct. • $759,000 9535 Semiahmoo Pkwy B106 9150 Aerie Ln #5 • $1,075,000 8321 Deer Trail • $348,850 4364 Castlerock Dr. • $429,000 7714 Birch Bay Dr. #306 $598,000 Hamptons- Waterfront view, English gar- Elevated views of saltwater, $449,000 Semiahmoo Spit’ Waterfront Aerie townhome. Classic Custom New England New single-story charmer w/ $399,900 • New single-

inspired beauty w/wraparound porch & private cottage gardens. Open plan, character-rich finishes. Classic crown molding, divided windows, plantation shutters, vaulted ceilings. Farmhouse kitchen, 9’ granite island, 48” DCS range. 3 BR, office, sunroom, bonus rm. Tour: Hamptons-at-Semiahmoo.com. St. Andrews Green, Gate 3.

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dens and views of Canadian coastal range! Clean lines & walls of windows! Classic finishes, crown molding, wainscoting, hardwood, granite, travertine. Lots of natural light & a 1300 s.f. deck that floats above the Harbor capturing view of the marina.

city lights, snow capped mountains! Custom crafted home enjoys effortless style & timeless modernity. Solid maple floors, fir doors, hand cut organic stone. Window walls frame fascinating views. Alfresco living and Bald eagles nest in the tallest side yard maple.

most unique waterfront property on west coast with Inland Pacific views to the West & Mt Baker sunrises over Drayton Harbor to the east. Minutes to US/Canada border. Miles of beaches at your doorstep. Includes 44` Boat Slip at Semiahmoo Marina (next door).

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Eagles nest here, so can you! Window walls frame stellar vista views. Spacious deck invites outdoor entertaining. Luxe finishes throughout Versatile spaces: 3 bedrooms +flex space. Cozy den/library/office.3 uniquely different/beautiful levels, all w/stunning waterviews, ea w/bdrm/bath.

Linda Kiens 360-815-6640

Colonial design home is 1 block from its shared beachfront. Bright, open living space & generous 26’x26’ garage. RV/Boat pad, sunny large deck, dream “owners suite” huge walk-in, Jacuzzi tub, a utility room. Grand staircase, efficient heat pump for winter & summer air conditioning. Ready for immediate occupancy.

spectacular views of highly regarded Loomis Trail golf course & clubhouse. Fairway 12th tee to green, just beyond your backyard wildlife preserve. Great room concept w/ very “current” finishes, wood floors throughout. Gracious master. Fully tiled bathrooms. Generous covered deck creates outdoor living space.

story charmer w/spectacular views of highly regarded Loomis Trail golf course & clubhouse. Fairway 12th tee to green, just beyond your backyard wildlife preserve. Great room concept w/ very “current” finishes, wood floors throughout. Gracious master. Fully tiled bathrooms. Covered deck creates outdoor living space.

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Linda Kiens 360-815-6640

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FEATURED LISTINGS ACROSS FROM BEACH GATED COMMUNITIES Building lots ready for your dream home

4803 Evergreen Ln. • $195,000 5429 Canvasback Rd. • $897,000 8789 Wood Duck Wy. • $775,000 1388 Bayview Ct. #4 • $154,900 5128 Anderson Rd. • $159,000 8285 Cedar Ave. • $157,900 7680 Birch Bay Dr. • $368,900

CHARMING beach getaway only! Own a beach cabin on popular Evergreen Lane. 2-BR, 1-BA kitchen w/island. Washer/dryer, storage shed for beach toys and lawn furniture. Enjoy BBQ on the deck after a day of clamming, crabbing or beachcombing. Close to all BIRCH BAY amenities.

Paul Holtzheimer 360-303-4444

Terrific Curb Appeal! 3 suites! Meticulous custom, one-owner home. Beautifully elevated for entertaining views along Semiahmoo’s emerald 1st fairway. 8 sets of French doors open onto patio the entire length of fairway side. Expansive master suite w/sitting room. All primary rooms on main +den, garden room & wine rm.

Smart design w/dumb waiter! Custom design, organic materials, natural light & views. Meticulous. Original owners. Radiant heat hdwd & Italian tile. Anderson windows/doors. Fir molding, millwork & doors. Partly covered aggregate patio! Secluded hot tub. 1346 sf garage w/workshop. Ground floor guestrooms.

Linda Kiens 360-815-6640

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Ground floor 3-BR condo. Great room with fireplace, covered deck & lots of light! Well maintained, minutes from I-5 & border, walk to downtown Blaine. Ideal getaway or a great first-time buy. Perfect for someone needing a U.S. address now-better than renting! Nestled in a small side street.

Pat Brown 360-739-2643

Mfgd home located blocks from Beautiful Birch Bay’s sandy beaches. Lrg fenced lot, covered rear deck plus front and rear sun deck. Sunken hot tub included. Private back yard. 2-BR, 1.5-BA, french doors, newer metal roof, sits on a slab.

Perfect Birch Bay getaway - just off the Beach. 2-BR, 1-BA cabin, covered front and rear porches. Large lot w/ fire pit and storage shed. Heavily wooded Whatcom County Park across the street. Everything a vacationer would want in a cabin.

Billy Brown 360-220-7175

Jeff Carrington 360-220-3224

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2-BR, 1-BA, garage. Join the fun! Located in the heart of the Bay. New foundation, floor coverings, kitchen, roof and lots more in last few years. Has not been for sale in decades. One-of-a-kind.

Billy Brown 360-220-7175

Golf courses, marinas, sports courts, all utilities available. Build your dream home and live the lifestyle. Birch Bay Village $74,900 9,800 square feet MLS#803269 Semiahmoo $76,700 HUGE 17,589 square feet MLS#794988

Billy Brown 360-220-7175

The Northern Light • July 30 - August 5, 2015

Coming up

Police Reports July 22, 12:49 p.m.: A motorist contacted police when he realized he had accidentally locked his car keys in his parked vehicle, along with his 18-month-old daughter. The toddler was safely strapped in and unable to assist in her rescue. Locksmiths and tow trucks were unavailable, and officers worked for over half an hour helping the owner try to get inside the vehicle without damaging it. When all else failed they sacrificed one of the pickup’s side windows to reunite the family. July 25, 6:27 p.m.: Dispatch advised they had received a garbled telephone call which mentioned the name of a business, foul language and something about a white truck. An officer responded and contacted the two business employees on duty – neither had called 911 and neither knew of any problems. The officer then visited two white commercial trucks parked in the business’s overnight lot. The three occupants were happy to chat but had not seen or heard anything amiss. Finally the officer checked the neighborhood, all to no avail. July 26, 12:43 a.m.: Police were dispatched to a possible prowler in a Semiahmoo neighborhood. The responding officers searched the area and did

not locate anyone afoot, but did find the mess they left behind. Someone had disrupted a flowerbed, removed its solar-powered decorative sidewalk lights, tossed them at the font door of a residence, rang the doorbell and ran off. Extra patrols are being provided. July 26, 12:59 a.m.: Police were dispatched to a motel when an intoxicated guest woke up the occupants of four other rooms and adjacent apartments by yelling and pounding on the outside door to the closed and dark front office. Officers contacted the inebriate, who was demanding that the business provide him coffee and refusing to quiet down unless he was served. The officers tried a variety of ways to reason with the man and get him to quiet down and go back to his room, all to no avail. Ultimately in order to restore the peace the officers had to arrest the 50-year-old and transport him in to jail. When last seen he was being equally uncooperative with corrections facility staff. It’s unknown if he ever received his coffee. July 26, 1:04 p.m.: Police were called to the Peace Arch crossing when a traveler in possession of drugs arrived at customs. A Blaine officer responded and interviewed the suspect,

who explained she had driven to Whatcom County from Minnesota to deliver her grandkids, who’d been visiting her. She remembered using methamphetamine before beginning her drive back to I-90 and points east, and the next thing she knew she had unintentionally arrived at the Canadian border. Canadian Customs pointed her back toward the U.S., and CBP officers discovered the rest of the meth she had not yet used. She was arrested and booked into jail, and her car and drugs were impounded. July 26, 8:27 p.m.: A pedestrian crossing the H Street freeway overpass called police after spotting a several people openly drinking alcohol in their vehicle, which was one of hundreds stopped on the freeway in a northbound border backup. When the landlocked partiers realized they were being watched and recorded on cell phone they poured out their drinks. The car and line-up had crept north when an officer arrived. He advised Canadian Customs of the situation, and they arranged to appropriately greet the travelers. 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.

Crossword

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6. Above 7. Austrian province whose capital is Innsbruck 8. Mint family member 9. Strong and deep in tone 10. Engine speed, for short 11. About to explode 12. Wide view of landscape 13. More anxious 14. Part between the fetlock and hoof 23. “Cogito ___ sum” 24. Speech disorder 26. Because of that (law) 28. Back 30. Almost boil Regarding this point (law) Having no or few dividing walls between areas (hyph.) Those who cause extensive damage Detective, at times Easily irritated Substance that produces fever Printed announcement Consents to perform or fulfill Having extreme wisdom and calm judgment ___ orange Very (music) Blowgun ammo “Absolutely!” “___ a chance” Clavell’s “___-Pan”

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July 31 – August 6 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 31 4:43 am 8.8 11:58 am -1.7

7:16 pm 9.8

Sa 1 12:43 am 5.3 5:39 am 8.7

12:40 pm -1.5 7:50 pm 10.0

Su 2 1:31 am 4.6 6:37 am 8.5

1:24 pm -0.9 8:24 pm 10.1

Mo 3 2:21 am 3.9 7:37 am 8.1

2:08 pm 0.0 9:00 pm 10.1

Tu 4 3:13 am 3.1 8:43 am 7.7

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We 5 4:09 am 2.3 9:57 am 7.3

3:42 pm 2.6 10:16 pm 9.8

Th 6 5:07 am 1.6 11:21 am 7.0

4:36 pm 3.9 10:56 pm 9.6

Weather Precipitation: During the period of July 21 to July 27 there were 0.36 inches of precipitation. The 2015 year-to-date precipitation is 15.36 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 77.4°F on July 22, with a low of 53.8°F on July 27. Average temperature for the week was 64.0°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

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. Drop by 10 a.m. and pick up by 5 p.m. Space is limited, registration required. Cost: $10. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org. You’re the Hero Food Bank Drive: Through August 31, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Be a community hero by bringing your nonperishable food items to the library for donation to the Blaine Food Bank. Info: 305-3637. What are all Those Algae in the Bay?: Thursday, July 30, 7–8 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. Learn what makes algal blooms harmful and how they affect coastal communities. Info: Ingrid Enschede, 715-7450, ext. 50787. Splash Days: Fridays, July 31, 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. Teen Library Lock-in Madness: Friday, July 31, 6–9 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Fun, food and friends for middle and high school students. Dress as your favorite character. Enjoy games, crafts, pizza and more. Sign up at the Blaine Library or online at WCLS.org. Info: 305-3637. Friday Fish Fry, Farm Tunes and Old Fashioneds: Friday, July 31, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. An evening of crispy fish, great music from Gentri Watson, and delicious drinks. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Storytelling: Friday, July 31, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. The Bellingham Storytellers Guild will share stories. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. 15th Annual Run to the Border: Saturday, August 1, 9 a.m., Blaine Marine Park. Run through the Peace Arch in this 5K race. Kids fun run at 8:30 a.m. Day-of-race registration available. Info: letsmoveblaine.com. Drayton Harbor Days: Saturday and Sunday, August 1–2, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Harbor, 235 Marine Drive, Blaine. A weekend of games, crafts, the “Prestigious George Raft Race,” arts, crafts and food vendors. Outdoor movie “The Goonies” at 9 p.m. Saturday at Blaine Marine Park. Info: blainechamber.com. Native Plant Walk: Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. A guide from the Washington Native Plant Society will introduce you to common trees, shrubs and more. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Woodcarving Demonstrations: Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and woodcarving on Sunday, August 2, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Paddle and Pedal Adventures, 4865 Goldstar Drive, Birch Bay. Info: 224-0707. Pirate Daze: Saturday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Telescope Beach at Blaine Marine Park. Kids ages 4 and up. Dress up in pirate costumes and play pirate games and join a treasure hunt including a ride on the Plover. Free. Preregistration required to ride the Plover. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Live Music by the Replayzmentz: Saturday, August 1, 5–8 p.m., Bay Cafe, 7608 Birch Bay Drive. Info: 371-5409. Rollback Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, August 1–2, Birch Bay Beach Park near 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Car show Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and live music 1–6:30 p.m. Sunday rolling car show on Birch Bay Drive and live music 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Restaurant specials, vendors, beer garden and more. Dress up in your favorite ’50s, ’60s or ’70s garb. Info and car show registration: birchbaychamber.com. Create a Website for Your Business: August Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Successful owner of the online business uslabel.net will cover the elements of creating a website. Prior basic computer knowledge required. Some laptops provided or bring your own. Registration required at the library, at WCLS.org, or 305-3637. Wolves, Cougars and Bears: Saturday, August 1, 2:30–6:30 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Western Wildlife Outreach will provide information on the large carnivores of Washington state. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Life Line Screening: Monday, August 3, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine. Learn about your risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and more. Packages start at $149. Preregistration is required. Info: 877/237-1287. Hip-hop Dance Camp: August 3–7, 2:30–4:30 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Kids ages 7–10 discover dance that moves and grooves. Cost $180. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Meet the Heroes - North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Tuesday, August 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Firefighters will bring their vehicles and read a story. Info: 305-3637. Shadow Play: Wednesday and Friday, August 5 and 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Lightcatcher Museum, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Experiment with different light sources and objects. Children ages 3+ with a supervising adult. Free with museum admission. Info: whatcommusum.org. 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. Andy Koch will provide music. Free. Info: jansenartcenter.org. Brose-Ryder Cup Memorial Golf Tournament: Friday, August 7, 1 p.m., Dakota Creek Golf and Country Club. A golf tournament in honor of the late Brad Ambrose. Play is in teams of four. Proceeds go to Brad’s son and Blaine High School scholarship funds. Register by July 31. Info: Rick Freeman, 410-9261 or Steve Miller, 594-1838. 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.

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July 30 - August 5, 2015 • thenorthernlight.com

Canoe journey and potlatch

2016 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID

Virginia Wampler 90th Birthday Open House

Sunday, August 9 • 1:30-3 pm 670 N. Harvey Road, Blaine

s Members of the Haida nation perform traditional dances at the G’ana’k’w Canoe Family’s potlatch ceremony on July 25.

(note: house number changed but same house)

Photo by Steve Guntli

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County, Blaine Branch

Darius Gilstrap

Darius has been a Club kid for 2 years. He comes primarily in the summer and can be seen joining in our summer programs, playing games outside, helping staff with various projects and always coming to club with a huge smile on his face and a great attitude to start the day with. Darius is a great role model for the kids both younger and older than him.

Jessica Fisher