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By Steve Guntli Though the weather has been noticeably cooler and wetter in recent weeks, the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) says Washington is still in a state of drought. “The recent rains were nice, but we’re not out of the woods yet,” said DOE director Maia Bellon. “We’re carrying a huge water deficit into this fall and winter.” As of September 22, Whatcom County and all of the west coast of Washington is designated as D2, or a “severe drought” area, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center. Eastern Washington is designated D3, for “extreme drought” conditions. According to the DOE, 2015 is on track to be the hottest year on record (the state started monitoring weather patterns in the 1890s).The unusually hot, dry summer took a toll on state aquifers and reservoirs, which in turn had a negative effect on the state’s fishing and farming industries. In an example of the toll the heat can take, nearly 5,000 trout were essentially cooked alive in Bellingham’s Whatcom Falls Park hatchery this summer. The weather has also had a role in an increase in forest fires, such as the massive, 1 million acre fire in Okanagan and Chelan this summer. Smoke from that wildfire impacted the air quality in Whatcom County and beyond, reaching as far as Colorado. DOE climatologists say we need a normal snowpack to stave off another year of drought. Experts are concerned, however, that the snowfall will be similar to last year, which would exacerbate the drought conditions. With strong El Nino currents moving in (See Drought, page 2)

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State implements new licensing for pot The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) announced new rules that would license new recreational marijuana retail applicants and allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to become aligned with the existing retail system. On September 23, the WSLCB issued the emergency rules which would allow applicants to apply for a retail license that may sell both recreational and medical marijuana products. Existing recreational retailers would also be able to apply for a medical endorsement to sell medical marijuana to qualified patients.

Unlike the original I-502 implementation scheme, there will be no initial restriction on the number of retailers licensed. The new rules were instituted in response to the Cannabis Patient Protection Act passed this year to ensure medical marijuana outlets are regulated in a similar fashion to recreational retailers. Medical marijuana outlets, also known as dispensaries, must be licensed by July 1, 2016 or face closure by local authorities. WSLCB chair Jane Rushford said the new laws represent the next phase of legal marijuana in Washington. “If phase one was implementation of the

Blaine invited to help guide new rail stop policy By Ian Ferguson Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Rail Division and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has invited Blaine to appoint a representative to participate in discussions guiding new rail station stop policies. The invitation to join the Amtrak Cascades Station Stop Advisory Committee was shared at the Blaine City Council’s regular meeting September 28. For a community

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that has long desired a passenger rail stop in Blaine, the invitation is a sign that ongoing lobbying efforts are being heard at the state level. Blaine hosted a regional rail workshop in 2013, and has since partnered with communities across the border in Canada to push for a rail stop in Blaine. “We’ve been letting the state know that we want to be part of the discussion when it comes to adding new rail stops,” said Blaine Public Works director Ravyn Whitewolf after the meeting. “This advisory committee is

the next step in the process.” The stop advisory committee will include members from Washington and Oregon, and will be tasked with setting corridor-wide protocols for new rail station stops. The goal is to finalize a fair, transparent process for communities to follow if they want to get a rail stop. WSDOT completed a feasibility study using the city of Auburn as a case study in 2013, and an interim station stop policy was (See Rail, page 3)

recreational marijuana marketplace then today marks the beginning of phase two – the public process of aligning the medical marijuana system with the existing recreational system,” she said. The board will begin accepting applications on October 12. The new rules establish a hierarchy for licensing priorities. Under these new rules, applicants who applied for a retail marijuana license prior to July 1, 2014 will receive first priority. Second priority goes to applicants who owned or operated a (See Pot, page 3)

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“We may not get the snow we so desperately need.” Bellon said the DOE is already prepared for another dry winter. The department is coordinating with irrigation districts in important agricultural regions like the Yakima Basin to work out watering patterns for next year. For more information, visit ecy.wa.gov/drought.

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City considers proposal to honor Bruce Wolf A proposal to rename the G Street Plaza has been offered to the Blaine Park and Cemetery Board for consideration. At the September 17 board meeting, former Blaine mayor Mike Myers presented a draft memorial plaque that would honor long-time Semiahmoo resident and former city councilmember Bruce Wolf. Myers is a member of a small committee which wants to rename the plaza and install a memorial plaque. City manager Dave Wilbrecht had presented the proposal to the board at its June 18 meeting, but Meyers returned to the September meeting with more details.

Wolf died in December 2014 after being struck by a car while walking his dog near Semiahmoo Park. Wolf was an influential member of the community and helped drive many local projects, Myers said. He helped start the Blaine Jazz Festival (now known as the Drayton Harbor Music Festival), founded the Pacific Arts Academy with his wife, Sandy Wolf, and had a strong vision that helped inspire the construction of the G Street Plaza. The board is in favor of memorializing Wolf, but some members are concerned with renaming the plaza and the initial wording of the plaque. They also wanted to be

certain that Wolf’s family approved any action taken. Board member Angie Dixon felt it was important to ensure continuity with the name of H Street Plaza and suggested that G Street remain in the name, and proposed “Wolf Plaza on G Street.” Myers was open to changes, and opted to let board members decide the next steps. The board postponed voting to propose the change to city council until the next meeting, when all board members should be present. The next Park and Cemetery Board meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15 at Blaine City Hall.

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From page 1 developed that year. The advisory committee is tasked with finalizing how to weigh the pros and cons of adding a station stop in a given community, and creating a formal, permanent process. Seven other groups from Washington have been invited to the advisory group: Whatcom Council of Governments, the Washington legislature, city of Auburn, city of Tukwila, Sound Transit, Intercity Transit, Amtrak and BNSF. There are six invitees from Oregon. The group will convene for three meetings in Vancouver, Washing-

November. These hearings will give the public the opportunity to comment on the new regulations. The first of these meetings is tentatively scheduled for November 3 in Spokane. For a full list of hearings, visit lcb.wa.gov/ mj2015/marijuana-2015. In a separate action, the WSCLB also decided to ease the restrictions on growers. Licensed producers were only permitted

to grow at 70 percent of their capacity to prevent overproduction and stay within the limits of the recreational demand. Pending WSLCB staff approval, license holders will be able to grow to 100 percent of their capacity, in order to keep up with the projected demand that accompanies the new medical/ recreational outlets.

ton: in October, in January 2016 and in April 2016. Mayor Harry Robinson and city councilmember Bonnie Onyon both expressed interest in joining the committee. “I believe this committee is key to us getting a rail stop, and it’s really important that someone from Blaine be at all these meetings,” Onyon said. “All the lobbying is starting to pay off,” Robinson said. Whitewolf commended Onyon and Robinson for agreeing to participate, and offered to participate as well if scheduling conflicts prevented a councilmember from attending a meeting.

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The Editor: Many voters are being bombarded on TV and the radio all day and night being asked to overturn the soda and candy tax. Washington state is the first state to tax soda; thus soda companies are pouring lots of money to stop this tax so other states won’t start this tax. If this tax is repealed at least 15,000 state kids will be kicked off the basic health plan. This message is not getting out. We can’t throw children under the bus. Barbara Perry Bellingham The Editor: I hope his trend will die in its infancy. Some company has decided to fill phone appointment wait times with the sound of advertising, not music. This is over-thetop rudeness. Companies that handle the phone systems at Rite Aid, Comcast and medical offices in Bellingham have decided to make

money by advertising in your ear when you are put on hold. This practice is extremely rude and should be stopped. Your only escape is to hang up, but of course you don’t want to do that because you’ll lose your place in line. This annoyance is akin to being buttonholed on the way to the restroom by someone trying to sell you a carload of bananas. Knock it off! Yesterday I managed a work-around by disconnecting and calling back to explain how abused I felt then asked the operator to arrange for a callback. Tom Kimberly Blaine The Editor: It would seem our county is in a small quandary. Do we vote to keep our county council districts as they have been for all the decades I have lived here? Do we add two more districts? Do we vote by district or vote overall countywide?

I prefer to vote by district for a number of reasons. I live in the county. Bellingham is 35 minutes away by car. I live in an area where salmon spawn, cougars howl and my dog chases raccoons, possums, birds and the occasional liberal. How someone living in the lettered streets or by the college can understand my concerns and lifestyle is difficult. I store food, water, sleeping bags, batteries and other necessities. I doubt that most city dwellers would survive a week without electricity, natural gas, running water or food. I would. Voting by district makes sense to me because city dwellers and Bellingham voters make no sense at all. Mark Nelson Bellingham

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Everson first city in Whatcom County to ban recreational pot By Steve Guntli On September 22, Everson City Council unanimously approved a ban on growing, processing and selling marijuana for recreational use. The city also placed a permanent ban on medical marijuana collective gardens. The city is now the first in Whatcom County to institute a permanent ban. The city has had a moratorium on pot businesses in place since October 2013. Lynden and Ferndale have also had moratoriums on pot businesses in place at various times since Initiative 502 was enacted. Ferndale dropped their moratorium last October, but Lynden officials are still

considering enacting a permanent ban. Last year, the state attorney general’s office ruled that individual cities have the right to ban recreational pot stories in their community if they see fit. Voters in Everson rejected I-502, with 56 percent saying “no” to the legal pot measure. According to the official documents, the council based their decision on the belief that “documented secondary effects associated with the production, processing and sale of marijuana have adverse effects on the community and are harmful to the public.” The city also cited a belief that the federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention

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The Blaine boys edged out runners from Ferndale to win a wet and wild cross-country race at Silver Lake State Park in Deming. Mount Baker hosted the 41st annual Mount Baker Invitational race September 26, with nine schools in attendance. Runners braved intermittent downpours and distant thunder. Blaine won the meet with 72 points. Ferndale came in second with 73 points, and Granite Falls took third with 82 points. Bacon said he was pleasantly surprised by his team’s performance. “There were a lot of good teams that weren’t there, but even so it’s a great accomplishment for our guys,” said Blaine head coach Carey Bacon. Parker Morris led the Borderites with a second place finish and a time of 16:24 on the 2.97-mile course. Freshman Dylan Grimme ran a 17:17 for ninth place. Zack Oakley, Tristan Soto and Greg Arps took 19th, 22nd and 25th places respectively, with times in the low 18s. “[Morris] continues to have a fine season, and Grimme is

looking promising,” Bacon said. “There are three or four teams that are quite good in our district, so it’s still a long shot for us to make state as a team. As long as they feel like they can do it, we’re going to try and make it happen.” Last week, Morris led the pack in a meet at Peace Arch State Park September 23. Morris ran the 5k course in 17 minutes, 31 seconds, a decent race for the senior who ran a 17:04.93 at the state championship meet last year. Parker was more than 30 seconds ahead of the second place finisher in the boys heat at Peace Arch. “I felt good through the second lap, but started to lag a little in the third,” Morris said. “This course can be tough in the flats because the grass takes the energy out of your stride, but overall it felt pretty good.” It was a crisp fall day as teams from Meridian, Mount Baker, Blaine and the Lummi Nation gathered for the race. As a team, the Borderites came in second with 33 points. Meridian won the meet by one point, while Mount Baker came in third with 63 points.

“The boys really did run well,” Bacon said. “We had a meet at South Whidbey last week, and a lot of our guys improved from that meet to this one.” Grimme placed sixth with a time of 18:57.70, neck-and-neck with Soto, who logged a time of 18:57.90. Oakley was close behind in eighth place with a time of 19:08. Although there weren’t enough runners on the Blaine girls team to place as a team, one girl ran her way to a top-five finish at Peace Arch State Park: Sophia Dwyer placed fifth with a time of 23:44, a season-best for the sophomore. The girls team is small this year, but Dwyer is having a good season and the whole team is showing improvement, Bacon said. Morris said he’s hopeful about the boys team’s prospects this year. “We got a lot of soccer players on the team this year and we’re doing pretty good,” Morris said. “We’re hoping to get to state as a team.” Blaine will travel to Lakewood on Saturday, October 10 for the Hole in the Wall XC Invitational. The meet begins at 9 a.m.

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The Borderites fired on all cylinders in a home game against Sehome September 25, beating the Mariners 37–7. Blaine head coach Jay Dodd said a strong performance in all three phases – offense, defense and special teams – led to the win. “It was an all-around good performance by everyone – players and coaches,” Dodd said. The game began with an impressive kickoff return by Borderite running back Riley Fritsch, who followed blocks by Braden Otto and Armando Moser-Hernandez to return the ball to the Mariners’ 30-yard line. Blaine quarterback Jalen Kortlever then led the offense on a steady drive ending with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Josh Fakkema, and an extra point kick by Kyle Sentkowski

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made it 7–0. The teams swapped unproductive possessions to end the first quarter. Blaine’s defense dominated the second quarter. Beginning with what Dodd called, “a terrific punt,” by Sentkowski, the special teams pinned Sehome on their own 1-yard line. Not content with the two points afforded by a safety, the defense got aggressive and forced a fumble. Andre Creasey-Pulphus leapt on the loose ball in the end zone, earning Blaine’s second touchdown. Shortly thereafter, Marcus Potts intercepted a pass and returned it all the way to within an inch of the end zone. Potts hit the pylon on a dive, but came up just short on the ruling. Fritsch punched it in for Blaine’s third touchdown on the ensuing play. With time running out in the first half, the Borderites went into a hurry-up offense mode. Two passes by Kortlever – one to Fakkema and one to Layton Hagee – set up Fritsch for his second touchdown run of the night. In the third quarter, Kortlever found Anthony Ball in the end zone on a 25-yard fade route. Later, Sehome scored their first and only touchdown of the game on a four-yard run by Tanner Patrick. Sentkowski added three points for Blaine with a field goal in the fourth quarter, bringing the final score to 37–7. With such strong performances by all involved, it’s tough to pinpoint a highlight for Blaine, but Dodd said his team’s defense impressed him the most. Blaine’s defense held Sehome to 49 passing yards and 231 rushing yards. “They accounted for two touchdowns, and really limited Sehome’s offense the whole night,” Dodd said. “From the first

quarter on, we felt fully confident in our defense. They just keep learning every week, and they’re doing a great job of swarming to the ball and tackling well.” Dodd was also complimentary of Kortlever’s abilities in the quarterback position. Kortlever threw for 242 yards, with two touchdowns and zero interceptions. “He’s a smart player, he’s reading the defense very well and he’s throwing very accurate passes,” Dodd said. “We have four or five great targets that Jalen is able to choose from, which is rare for a school our size. Jalen is doing a great job of reading the defense, choosing a target and hitting it. He always wants to improve and get better, and he wants to win.” Dodd said the desire for team victory over individual performance is a common trait for the whole team. “No one is focused on statistics; everyone is working together and focused on getting the win, which is really good to see,” Dodd said. With the win, the Borderites are 1–1 in NWC games and 3–1 overall. Sehome is 1–1 in NWC and 2–2 overall. Blaine will travel to Sedro-Woolley this Friday, October 2 for another NWC game. The Cubs are the defending 2A state champions, with two wins and two losses so far this season. Dodd said the Borderites will be studying film this week and preparing for Sedro-Wooley’s complex offense. “The bottom line is they have a lot of talented players and they’re the defending state champions. We’re going to be the underdogs going in, but we like that,” Dodd said. “We’re excited to try and surprise some people with a win.” The game begins at 7 p.m.

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New owners, new attitude at the Beach at Birch Bay B y K at e ly n D o g g e t t A new restaurant has opened up in Birch Bay at 7876 Birch Bay Drive, the previous location of La Cantina Mexican and Bobby’s Dry Dock restaurants. Over the years, the building has undergone a lot of changes under many different owners, but the newest business to move in hopes to be a permanent addition to Birch Bay. The Beach at Birch Bay opened its doors at the end of August with the goals of becoming a popular place for locals and changing the public’s perception of the building, said co-owner and manager Randall Sheriff. “We want to provide locals a friendly environment to eat really great food and enjoy a glass of wine,” Sheriff said. Sheriff, along with five other co-owners, purchased the building with the intent of serving food right away, he said. After hiring two chefs and compiling a menu, the restaurant opened for business, but remodeling is still occurring on both the inside and outside of the building. Construction on a new cocktail and wine bar upstairs is in the works, a new sign was recently added, the building is being painted and additional windows were added to provide more natural lighting. The restaurant has patio seating, the new cocktail and wine bar upstairs and a bar located in the back of the indoor seating area. Sheriff previously worked as a business consultant for small and large businesses in the Seattle area, so he is confident that he and the other co-owners can make a success of the new restaurant. The restaurant offers classic pub food, all made fresh daily in-house, Sheriff said. The menu ranges from homemade clam chowder and macaroni and cheese to fish and chips. The two chefs, Ben Keown and Ryan Lemm, were hired from other Washington restaurants and are taking extra precautions to make sure everything is perfect for customers, Sheriff said. Both chefs moved to the area in order to become a part of The Beach. The owners host live music on the patio every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. They plan to add trivia and open mic nights, as well as open the restaurant to rent for private events. These events will help the restaurant become a bigger part of the community, Sheriff said. The Beach at Birch Bay is open Monday–Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m., and the bar is open until 1 a.m. on the weekends with the full menu being served until 9:30 p.m. Call The Beach at Birch Bay at 306-3597 with any questions.

OBITUARIES Melvin Warren Hollinger

June 11, 1916 – September 25, 2015 September 25, 2015 we lost a legend. A man of many professions, passions, and great accomplishments – boxer, teacher, real estate developer, Rotarian, photographer, and gardener… but above all, he will be remembered as the greatest father, brother, grandfather, and friend any of us could have asked for. Very few men have made an impact like the one Mel Hollinger has made on the world, his community, and his family. He never told us how to live, he showed us. His life and actions inspired. His wisdom turned the tides. His love was deep and unconditional. His faith and guidance have been a beacon for generations. And his razor sharp wit will keep us all smiling for the next 100 years. Melvin Hollinger was born, June 11, 1916, in Rupert, Idaho to Warren and Agnes Hollinger. He grew up knowing the value of hard work - tending the farm with his brothers and sisters. He told stories of ice skating to school in the winters, and showing his champion dairy cows in the summers. As a young college student, Mel’s summers were spent working for the cannery in Dayton Washington, where he met the love of his life, Wilma Lucille Winnett. The two were married in 1938 and he graduated shortly after with a teacher’s degree in Agriculture from the University of Idaho. While never the star athlete, there was one exception. Melvin was a decorated boxer and carried his appreciation for the sport throughout his life. Mel and Wilma came to Blaine in 1939 to make their home and raise their family. There he began his first profession as a teacher for the Blaine school district. Mel remained an educator for 17 years, while taking on additional jobs at Alaska Packers, and beginning his work as an inventor and carpenter. In the 1940s, the war meant a ban on new metal toys and machines and Mel the inventor was born. Always seeing an opportunity, Mel opened a woodworking, welding, and manufacturing shop where he built and repaired bicycles, toys, and machines from found and recycled scraps to support his growing family. He was always a goal setter, and carried an innate desire to rise to the top. Mel embarked on his next profession in 1957, when he left his teaching tenure to pursue his real estate career as a broker and developer full time. Mel Hollinger Realty quickly became a recognized name throughout Whatcom County. Mel and Wilma were builders of Blaine. Through their unselfish devotion and dedication they left Blaine and Whatcom County a better place for generations to come. Mel was a charter member of Whatcom North Rotary, District Governor, and Paul Harris Fellow. In addition to his local work, Mel’s foundations provided medical relief, vaccinations, and micro-lending opportunities for communities in need across the globe. As a historian, Rotarian, and world traveler, Mel’s curiosity and philanthropy took him around the world. In his final days, Mel remarked, “I always wanted to see the world. And I did.” A self-professed eternal student, Mel was always eager to learn more and cultivate his many interests. His passion for photography, gardening, and technology took him into his 99th year. Without a doubt, Mel’s proudest accomplishment is the family he built and the love he shared. Mel and Wilma were devoted parents who raised 6 daughters: Ardene, Clarene, Fontene, Shirlene, Marlene and Darlene. Mel was the ultimate patriarch. He watched his family grow from 6 daughters, to 14 grandchildren, to 19 great grandchildren, to 10 great-great grandchildren. Legends never die. They live on in all of us. Melvin Hollinger’s family include siblings Lois Metch, Shirley Wasco, and Harvey Hollinger deceased; daughters Ardene Bergan Thompson deceased, Clarene Day (Jim), Fontene Donahue (Dick), Shirlene Thibault (Denny), Marlene Anderson, and Darlene Vyzis (Vassily deceased); grandchildren Melvin Fitzgerald (Julie), Stefani Giammanco (Vince), Jim Fitzgerald (Laura), Gary Bergan (Leshell), Eric Day (Linda), Todd Thibault, Bryan Fitzgerald, Karri Donahue, Stacey Vogel, Tami Wettman (Greg), David Anderson, Shawn Pappert, Demetry Vyzis, Mia Vyzis; 19 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at Moles Farewell Tributes in Ferndale on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Memorial Donations may be made in memory of Melvin Hollinger to Pavillion Project at Blaine Boys and Girls Club and Senior Center. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mel Hollinger at www.molesfarewelltributes.com

Donald E. Walter

July 6, 1927 - September 25, 2015 Donald E. Walter of Blaine, WA passed away at the Peace Health Hospice House on September 25. He was born in Billings, MT on July 6, 1927 to Daniel and Bertha (Anhorn) Walter. Don graduated from Billings High School in 1945. He graduated from Westmont College and from Gordon Divinity School. Don served as youth pastor at First United Methodist Church in South Hamilton, MA, and Gloucester, MA Trinitarian Congregational Church. He was ordained by the Essex South Association of Congregational Church; and served the Dryden, WA Congregational Church, and Blaine, WA United Church of Christ. He retired in 1994 and was awarded Pastor Emeritus of Blaine’s UCC. Don was preceded in death by his grandchildren Kailey Walter and Scott Weatherill. He is survived by his wife Ann, sons Brendan Walter (Lauri), Jonathan Walter (Kari) and Timothy Walter (Cindy), all of Blaine; step-sons Kenneth Weatherill (Lynn) of Friday Harbor, WA, Kevin Weatherill (Kim) of Bellingham; step-daughters Kari of Grants Pass, OR, and Lisa Anderson (Cory) of Bellingham: grandchildren Krista, Leif, Dwayne, Matthew, Jessica, Angela, Elizabeth, Hillary, Mitchell and Hanna; great-grandchildren Jacob, Dessah, Elaina, Annabelle, Scott, Carter, Harrison and Kenna. Don was a member of the Blaine United Church of Christ, a family service will be held at Stillwaters Greenacres Memorial Park. A public memorial service will be held on Sunday October 11 at 2 p.m. at the Blaine Performing Arts Center. Memorials may be made to Blaine United Church of Christ. Please visit www.molesfarewelltributes.com to leave memories and condolences.

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