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By Steve Guntli A major liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline may be growing in Whatcom County and throughout the state. The Northwest Pipeline, which runs south out of Sumas, could expand to help supply a proposed terminal in Oregon. If approved, the expansion would add 140 miles of 36-inch pipeline in 10 different spots along the existing structure. The expansion would call for an additional 11 miles of pipeline in Whatcom County. The pipes would be built in loops to add capacity while conserving space. Every county along the pipeline’s route from Sumas to the proposed facility in Warrenton, Oregon would add capacity. Cowlitz County will get the largest upgrade, with about 35 miles of pipeline added to the existing pipe outside of Longview, according to Williams pipeline manufacturers. The Warrenton facility would be used to supercool natural gas into LNG form and transport it to Portland and other locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Williams, the company that owns and operates the Northwest Pipeline, submitted forms for the project with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 2013. FERC has published a 970-page draft on the potential environmental impacts of the project, and is now looking for input from the public. According to the report, FERC believes the environmental impacts will be kept to a minimum if Williams and partners at Oregon LNG follow the stated guidelines. This project is unrelated to another recently proposed pipeline expansion, reported last week, which would connect two Canadian LNG stations via Custer and Cherry Point. Both projects are un(See Pipe, page 3)

s Joella Ortega launches an ear of corn from a pressurized cannon at Bellewood Acres on September 12. Ortega stopped off at Bellewood as part of the Whatcom County Farm Tour, a self-guided look at what local agriculture has to offer. See more photos on page 9.

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Blaine adopts stricter codes for derelict buildings By Ian Ferguson On Valentine’s Day 2013, Blaine Bouquet’s sewer outflow pipe backed up during their busiest time of the year, and a plumber informed the owners that the deteriorating building next door was the likely culprit. This story and many others like it have prompted Blaine city staff to address the numerous buildings in down-

town Blaine that have fallen into disrepair. Following unanimous approval by Blaine City Council members at their last meeting, Blaine has adopted stricter code enforcement for derelict buildings and nuisance properties. City council voted 7–0 on September 14 to approve three new ordinances amending the Blaine Municipal Code (BMC) and update the unified fee schedule for 2015. Ordinance 15-2864 deals with public nui-

Research group praises NEXUS program in new study By Steve Guntli NEXUS users get a lot of bang for their buck, according to the authors of a new study. On September 14, researchers at Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) released the study, “Monetizing some benefits of participation in NEXUS.” The study found that people with NEXUS and other Trusted Traveler passes experience dramatical-

ly shorter wait times than non-NEXUS users, which leads to more money saved in personal time, decreased fuel use and other environmental benefits. The authors, Christopher Dingman of the Federal Highway Administration and Daniel Edgel of BPRI, used data collected at the Peace Arch border crossing to determine average wait times. More than 10,000 people cross the border in Whatcom County daily, and more than 75 per-

cent of that traffic comes through the two Blaine crossings, leading to some long and unpredictable wait times. According to the study, the average delay at the border Monday through Sunday is 16.4 minutes for a non-NEXUS user. In comparison, a NEXUS user’s average delay is 1.3 minutes. When looking solely at weekend travel, the difference becomes (See NEXUS, page 15)

sances such as piles of garbage, junk vehicles and attractive nuisances that might be hazardous to children. Ordinance 15-2868 applies to “unfit, improperly maintained or substandard structures or premises.” Ordinance 15-2869 sets forth administrative procedures to enforce the BMC, including notification, voluntary correction, stop-work orders, abatement, hearings (See Code, page 3)

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9/11 memorial in Peace Arch State Park By Steve Guntli Hundreds gathered in Peace Arch State Park on the morning of September 11 for a memorial service for the first responders lost in the World Trade Center attacks of 2001. First responders from either side of the border, including police, fire,

paramedics, border patrol and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, came out to show their support. Five first responders from New York City who were on the scene that day were escorted to Blaine from Anacortes by a fleet of motorcycles and rescue vehicles. Visit thenorthernlight.com for more photos from the event. MAP IT! eridian 6140 Guide M 64 92 A W , en nd Ly 360-318-7720

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School board seeks input for increased credit requirements By Ian Ferguson The Blaine school district board of directors is seeking input from the community regarding updates to the comprehensive program plan as they begin to consider ways to meet new graduation requirements imposed by the Washington State Board of Education. The state is requiring school districts to adopt a 24-credit graduation requirement at the high school level. Blaine High School currently requires that students earn 22 credits to graduate. The state’s current standards are slightly lower, at 20.5 credits. Blaine High School has six periods in a day, and each course gains a student half a credit per semester. That means students can earn six credits per year, or 24 credits over four years of high school, if they keep a full schedule and pass every class.

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before the hearing examiner, lien authorization and fees. “The intent is to make it easier to enforce these codes,” city planner Michael Jones explained in a phone interview. “Before, property owners simply got a ticket and went to court, where they were slapped with a heavy fine. It was a burden to the city in terms of legal fees, and also harsh for the property owners. Now, there is an administrative process in place.” The process begins when the city receives a written complaint or the code enforcement officer (COE) notices a violation from a public right-of-way and verifies that a violation exists. The COE may then reach out to the property owner and work with him or her to voluntarily fix the problem. Next a notice is sent to the property owner, with a 15-day response window during which the

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Moving to a 24-credit requirement under the current program schedule would leave no margin of error for students to miss out on credits. “We know that not every student passes every class,” Spanjer said. “We’re looking at how programs are going to have to change to adapt to these new requirements.” Blaine is one of 72 school districts statewide that have applied for a two-year waiver to the requirements, meaning the requirements would be implemented for the graduating class of 2021. Those students will be freshmen in two years. Some schools have considered moving to a seven-period day, but that reduces the amount of class time per course, Spanjer said. Many of the changes are dependent on allocations from the state level, and with the state legislature still unable to adequately

fund public schools, allocations are up in the air. “We’re a long way away from finding a solution, but we have some time, and there are a lot of opportunities to look at how we might organize program scheduling,” Spanjer said. “We want to get a better understanding of what kids’ needs are and what the community wants to see.” Also at issue are changes to early childhood education, as the district moves to all-day, everyday kindergarten next year. The school board is inviting community members, parents, students and staff to discussion sessions at the district boardroom on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The discussion will be led by Mitch Everton, a former board member in the Anacortes school district, who has been brought on board as a consultant in the process.

property owner can contest the determination, request a hearing or work out a voluntary correction plan with the city. Hearings can be appealed to Whatcom County Superior Court. If the administrative process fails to address the issue, the city may abate the problem using any lawful means, with the property owner liable for the costs. The city may put a lien against the property to recuperate abatement costs. Monetary penalties and fees of up to $250 per day add further incentive for property owners to fix the violation. “There’s still due process and access to the hearing examiner,” Jones said. “We are hopeful that

by working with property owners up front, we can get them to willingly clean up their properties before any fees or penalties are imposed.” In a study session on June 8, city staff provided the council with information regarding proposed processes and amendments to the BMC. Public hearings were held August 10, August 24 and September 14. The ordinances are part of a broader effort by Blaine city staff and community members to clean up the downtown area, Jones explained. To read the ordinances in full, go to tinyurl.com/necof6j.

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der the oversight of Williams pipelines. No public meetings on the draft have been scheduled in Whatcom County. A public meeting was held in Sedro-Woolley on September 15. A copy of the environmental report is available on ferc.gov. Electronic comments on the project can be submitted on the website’s e-comments section. To submit written questions or comments about the pipeline expansion, mail letters to Kimberly Bose, secretary of FERC, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC, 20426.

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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com

s Taylor Sammons works on her sculpture, “Aquarius,” in her backyard in Birch Bay. Sammons made the piece of concrete, seaglass, marbles and recycled shards of pottery. She has been working on the sculpture for most of the summer and estimates she’ll be finished with it within a month. View more of her work at wishedon.com.

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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 14 Circulation: 10,500 copies

The Editor: Locals, I have seen tons of apple and pear trees ripe with fruit. Would you consider letting our Blaine/Birch Bay Girl Scout troop glean for you? We make apple pies for the community Thanksgiving meals and we also would be happy to donate the produce to the food bank. Let us know and we can arrange an hour to come out and take whatever you don’t need. Contact us at serviceunit111@gmail.com or call 483-8163. Rikki Lazenby Girl Scout Volunteer Blaine The Editor: A huge thank you to all those involved in response and subsequent repair and cleanup of the huge cottonwood tree that blew over the Anderson Road on August 29, 2015. Everyone from Mike King, resident deputy, to Charlie Hagin and his crew from the water district, to

the PSE crew, CNG and finally the Whatcom County Public Works Department. We are indeed fortunate to have all of you in our Birch Bay community. Steve and Jo Ann Baker Birch Bay The Editor: After the full page ad on the back page of last week’s The Northern Light, how disappointing not to see any blue ribbons (except the ones I put on a couple of trees and my truck) to show appreciation for all the county law enforcement agencies. Shame on Blaine. Dorothy Bush Blaine The Editor: Everyone in Birch Bay, Custer, Ferndale and Blaine who opposes the GPT Coal Terminal needs to write a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch, P.O. Box 3755, Seattle,

WA, 98124-3755. One line will suffice: “No Coal Terminal at Cherry Point in Washington State.” USACE has had enough time to study the issue. The Lummi have spoken forcefully in opposition to GPT at Cherry Point. We the people have made it clear we do not want this environmental mess in our neighborhoods. Just to make it clear, the five piles of coal from Montana, six stories high and half a mile long each will not be covered. Eighteen 1.5-mile-long coal trains will enter and leave Cherry Point, making noise and blocking traffic every day and night. They will share the tracks with three oil trains a day. We have two oil refineries and an aluminum plant at Cherry Point. That is Continued on next page Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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enough industrial risk in a “protected” aquatic reserve and fishing grounds. Along with Lummi there are American Swedes, Finns, Greeks, Norwegians, etc. who are in the business of fishing, processing, boat building, repair and fishing supplies. So you want to trade 247 coal jobs for 2,700 fishing jobs? Whatcom County has a water allocation problem already without spraying 5.33 million gallons of Nooksack River water a day on the coal to keep the dust from blowing around the neighborhood. Fish and irrigation get first priority. Food comes first. Alice Brown Birch Bay The Editor: I am actively researching the 11 years Loretta Lynn spent in Custer and various areas of Blaine where she started her musical career. I was told that many years ago, a local resident put a wooden guitar on the outside of his house with a sign: “Loretta Lynn Lived Here.” Apparently, the guitar kept disappearing but it was replaced, only to be taken over and over again. Sadly, it has not been replaced. If anyone recalls the whereabouts of this house, has any photos of the guitar and signage or any comments concerning Loretta Lynn, kindly advise The Northern Light newspaper and your name, email or phone number will be forwarded to me for direct response. Thank you. Arlene Marie Hartley Birch Bay The Editor: The deadline for Tongue River Railroad Draft EIS comments is September 24. Here’s mine. Get yours in today at tonguerivereis.com/draft_eis.html. Dear Mr. Blodgett and all Draft EIS personnel: I live in Birch Bay, Washington, about 2 miles from the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) and have been educating myself about coal and this export project for the last four years. I understand that it is a strong possibility that the proposed Tongue River Railroad and Otter Creek Mine are depending on west coast export terminals being built in order for there to be sufficient demand for their products. I oppose GPT and all coal-related projects because no mitigation is possible for the fact that we already have too many industries and projects that depend on processing materials with toxic components and storing or releasing the toxic elements in some fashion. We cannot afford to approve any more. Period. The toxic chemicals stored inertly in coal are released when coal is processed. Even if you take those toxic materials out, they have to be put somewhere. We live in an age where we really cannot even afford any storage space for such dangerous items, let alone have them escape by accident or from

negligence. I do not know if you have studied and addressed this in your very long Draft EIS (that I understand is confusing and is missing vital items that should be studied). But I think focus on this one item is essential and will keep the process short. More mining, more transporting materials that release their toxins in transport equals more danger, thus speeding up this potential mass extinction that we are running into head-on. I’m sure it won’t take you long to find out what trouble we are in here on Earth. Tell big corporations to go back to the drawing board and to start proposing projects and getting investors whose primary focus is protecting and preserving our sacred lands, waters and life forms. That’s where the big pay-offs will really start to show up for all of us! Dena Jensen Birch Bay The Editor: I am very excited about the opportunity to elect Bobby Briscoe to our port commission. Making his living fishing for over 40 years, he understands the maritime economy up close and personal. He has worked in ports from San Pedro, California to Alaska. He has a wealth of knowledge about what a great working port can look like and how it can be a legacy we proudly pass on to all descendants who make Whatcom County home. He wants to hear everybody’s ideas and will work for transparency as he participates in overseeing Port of Bellingham operations and providing policy direction and decisions in public meetings. He believes the port commission serves all citizens of Whatcom County.

He does not believe the port is in the business of making money. He does believe in putting ongoing infrastructure maintenance and improvements on the front burner, not passing the immensely larger bill on to the next generation. He is against selling off our land with no vision of the future. I love his belief that we can do the best for all citizens and he is committed to finding the best plan. We could again see a working port most of us have no memory of. Bobby does. We live in a special place and I hope you will join me in electing Bobby Briscoe for port commission. Peggy Borgens Ferndale The Editor: Todd Donovan is running for county council district 1. He impresses me for several reasons. He is incredibly smart and knowledgeable about fair elections and representation. Todd has lived in our community since 1991 and understands the many important water issues such as phosphorus runoff, managing near shore development and preservation of our various watersheds. He is ready to work on the big picture issues that will affect us all down the road. He gets that these issues affect our quality of life here in Whatcom County and our economic future as well. Please join me in supporting Todd Donovan. Annie Welch Bellingham The Editor: The decision in League of Women Voters v. Washington State has pretty much done in charter schools in Washington. The Washington State Supreme Court ruling showed it cares about appeasing the WEA, the

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and 25–16. “Mount Baker has a good team,” Clausen said. “We lost to them last year, and this year they are really scrappy and tough opponents. We won because we were able to keep the ball in play and we served really well.” Clausen said his team’s service and hit-consistency have improved since last season. “The girls are really focused and they’re working really hard,” he said. “They’re putting in the

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s Edaleen Dairy, just before its grand opening in October 2014. Photo by Steve Guntli

selling ice cream is fun. The ice cream sales in Blaine continue to blow us away.” Edaleen’s Blaine location has become the company’s number one seller of ice cream, Dodson said. Edaleen makes more than 50 flavors of ice cream at its dairy plant, and a rotation of 16 flavors are available at the store for scoops, cones and milkshakes, or in quarts to go. On summer days, lines are known to wrap around the store, just so people can get a cone. When school gets out for the day, the place becomes packed and during special events, such as the Fourth of July, the store is a hot spot, Dodson said.

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“By being in the heart of Blaine, Edaleen has really become part of the community and has created a local meeting spot,” Dodson said. Being within a mile of the Canadian border is helpful for business, but locals are the main supporters of the store, Dodson said. Edaleen caters to the locals as much as possible because that’s what keeps the business alive, he said. Edaleen explored various store locations in Blaine before settling on their current location downtown, which has shown to be a successful decision since locals frequent downtown, Dodson said. Within two months of the store opening, additional seating had to be added because all of the existing booths were constantly full. “Edaleen really enjoys being part of Blaine, and is really grateful for the community’s response,” Dodson said. The first Edaleen retail store opened in 1975 on Guide Meridian, and Edaleen now has four stores located in Blaine, Sumas and Lynden. A fifth store will open in November, but Dodson said the location would remain a secret until closer to the opening. However, he did hint that it would be located somewhere between Bellingham and Blaine. Visit Edaleen Dairy’s Blaine store Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., at 458 Peace Portal Way.

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OBITUARIES David Allan Charbonneau

February 14, 1954 – September 10, 2015 David Allan Charbonneau passed away on September 10, 2015. He was born February 14, 1954 in Valley Stream, NY. He earned a BA in History from the University of California, Berkeley. David married Donna Lowry in July 1994. They made their home in Ventura, CA and then moved to Blaine, WA in 2004. He was a loving husband and father and had a contagious smile, a giving heart, and worked hard at everything that he did. He loved golf, fishing, surfing, sailing, skiing, reading history and playing basketball. David is survived by his wife, Donna Charbonneau; daughters Olivia and Corinne Charbonneau; mother, Catherine Charbonneau; brothers Michael, Vincent, Peter and Joe Charbonneau; sisters Eileen Charbonneau, Teresa Pelham, Patricia Charbonneau; 27 nieces and nephews; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Charbonneau, and sisters Marie and Kate Charbonneau. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, at 1 p.m. at North Bay Christ the King Community Church in Birch Bay. Arrangements by Moles Farewell Tributes, Bellingham. Please share your thoughts and memories at www. molesfarewelltributes.com

Jack Philpott

April 13, 1948 – August 12, 2015 Jack Philpott, age 67, passed into the presence of the Lord on August 12 at Saint Josephs Hospital in Bellingham. He was surrounded by friends and relatives in his final days. Jack was born in Ellensburg (Kittitas County), WA, the son of Philip and Elvina (Bussler) Philpott, and grew up in the mining community of Roslyn. Jack attended school in Easton and Cle Elum. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jack Jr., his daughter Amanda (Geriminsky), and his brother Ken. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Joyce Forenpohar of Kittitas County, his sister Fay Rice of AZ, and 5 grandchildren; Levi, Aiden, Elijah, Madison, and Gabriel Geriminsky of Moreno Valley, CA. In 1966 Jack joined the US Army and served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. He was seriously wounded in action in February of 1967, and later served in Germany, at Fort Bragg, N.C., and at Fort Ord, CA. Discharged in 1972, Jack worked at a variety of jobs eventually settling in Birch Bay where he lived for about 20 years. He was an active member of North Bay Christ The King Church, of VFW Post 1585, and the DAV Post (Chapter 19) in Bellingham. Internment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 25 at North Bay CTK in Birch Bay, 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., located at the corner of Harborview and Birch Bay-Lynden Road (directly across from the Waterslides) with Pastor Dan McEvoy officiating. At Jack’s request, a picnic featuring barbequed ribs will be held at the church following the service. In attendance will be Warrior, Jack’s faithful service dog, known to so many in the Birch Bay area.

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Police Reports September 8, 9:30 p.m.: Officers responded to a residence after a family member disappeared, leaving behind a note about harming himself. Officers searched for the man and his vehicle without success, and notified all neighboring agencies to watch for the gentleman and check on his welfare. September 9, 8:48 a.m.: Police responded to an emergency call from a man who had discovered his roommate lying unconscious in an RV parked on E Street. The first arriving officer found the victim standing in the driveway waiting to meet his rescuers. He explained his friend had mistaken his very deep sleep for a coma. The medic unit arrived shortly afterward and confirmed their services were not required. September 10, 10:30 p.m.: Police responded to help a very intoxicated woman who was pounding on the front door of a home and demanding to be let in. The frustrated, disheveled lady slumped over on the front steps as officers arrived, complaining that the people inside would not let her in and were preventing her from getting to her apartment on the second floor. This explanation helped not a whit, as the porch and locked door she was assaulting were attached to the side of a darkened single-family, sin-

gle-story house. Fortunately the lady had a cell phone and the officers reviewed it to find and call her roommate. He walked over from their house and guided his friend safely home. September 14, 8:50 p.m.: A parent called police asking that an officer talk to her daughter about the child’s inappropriate and poor decision making while using social media on her phone. An officer went to the family’s home, met with the daughter and explained the very real dangers of communicating with people she did not know, especially men. Mom took possession of the misused phone, and will explore other ways to help her learn from the experience. September 15, 9:26 a.m.: A Blaine resident contacted police to report that while out walking he noticed three businesses downtown had been tagged with graffiti. An officer responded to investigate and found several other incidents of vandalism that apparently occurred the prior evening. Police are working with each owner to have the graffiti quickly removed, and are following up on leads about the vandals. September 15, 8:15 a.m.: A family on Bayview Court reported an almost full tank of gasoline had been siphoned from their vehicle Sunday night while it was parked at

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their home. Extra patrols were requested. No similar reports from the area have surfaced. September 16, 12:32 a.m.: It was not stormy but was indeed dark as an officer waited at the Bell Road railroad crossing for the midnight freight train to pass. When the barricade arms went up the nest of gathered autos began taking polite turns at the intersection. Suddenly a large town car sped north on Peace Portal through their midst, swerved through the intersection, turning southwest onto Bell Road and then nearly veered off the roadway and onto the railroad tracks before accelerating south. When the officer stopped the car moments later, its operator explained he was just in a hurry to get home from work. It turned out he was doing this in violation of his driver’s license suspension. He was arrested for the criminal offense, cited and released with a mandatory court date. The 20-year-old called his parents to come out in the dark of night and collect his car so it would not be towed. From their expressions it appeared a storm might be brewing after all. 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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Jerry Nelson Concert: Friday, September 18, 7 p.m., Faith Community Church, 586 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Lynden. Internationally renowned pianist and recording artist. Doors at 6 p.m., refreshments to follow. Info: 354-4815. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, September 19, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Pancakes, waffles or French toast plus scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and oj. Adults $6, children $4. Info: 332-8040. Community Breakfast: Saturday, September 19, VFW Post 9301, 7011 Hannegan Road, 8–11 a.m. Serving pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea, milk, orange juice and water. Cost $6 per person, children 5 and under free. Info: 220-5676. Hoppingham – A Hops and Harvest Festival: Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Bellis Fair Mall parking lot, Bakerview and Cordata, Bellingham. Beer, wine, spirits, food, music and a car show. Tickets: $20, includes 10 tasting tickets. Full pours $5. Whatcom Museum 11th Annual Tag Sale: Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Whatcom Museum Syre Education Center, 201 Prospect Street, Bellingham. Hunt for treasures at the annual tag sale. Info: whatcommuseum.org. Run with the Chums: Saturday, September 19, 10:30 a.m., BP Highlands on Jackson Road, south of Grandview Road. Kids Smolt Sprint starts at 10 a.m., 5K fun run/walk. Free. Info: chumsofterrellcreek.org. Arts Mentoring/Small Business Fair: Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Info: 933-4211. Perfume Plus Outlet Grand Opening: Saturday, September 19, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., next to The Market in Birch Bay Square. Ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Huge sale plus giveaways and refreshments. Info: 232-1234. Microsoft Word - The Basics: Monday, September 21, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn the parts of the Word window, and how to identify and use Word ribbons. Formatting, editing, rulers, tabs, lists and more. Registration is required and limited to 12. Info: wcls. org or 305-3637. LEGO Club: Monday, September 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Meet new kids and build new things each week. It’s free, it’s fun and LEGO bricks are provided. For ages 4–11. Info: 305-3637. WSU Extension’s Free Gardening Green Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 22 – October 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 221 Pacific Street, Bellingham. Info: 671-3891 or sl-taylor@comcast.net. Toddler Time: Tuesday, September 22, 10:30–11 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. 20 minutes of stories, songs, and other amusements for very young children. Preschoolers are welcome, but content is aimed at ages 1–3. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Senior Center Bingo Fundraiser: Tuesday, September 22, 5:30–7 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Cash prizes. $15 for eight games, three cards each game. Baked potato bar at 5 p.m., $6. Info: 332-8040. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, September 22, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess has been proven to enhance creativity, problem solving, memory, concentration, intellectual maturity, self-esteem and more. And it’s fun! For ages K–12, and parents too. Info: 305-3637. Learn to Square Dance: Tuesday, September 22, 7–9 p.m., Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan Road, Lynden. Everyone welcome - singles, couples and families. Casual attire, no partner required. First two lessons in the series are free. Info: 733-4487. Play & Learn Drop-in: Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn while you play with these fun times designed for preschoolers and their adults. Activities vary from week to week and include Play-Doh, LEGO, wooden blocks, a stuffed animal doctor station and more. For ages 3–5. Info: 305-3637. Microsoft Word - Intermediate: Monday, September 28, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn more advanced formatting features, line settings, tabs, watermarks and templates and more. Registration is required and limited to 12. Info: wcls.org or 305-3637. Birch Bay Library Meeting: Monday, September 28, 4:30 p.m. Birch Bay Visitor Information Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Interested in the development of a branch library in Birch Bay? Join us. Info: 361-5312. Blaine School Board Community Sessions: Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1, 5:30–7 p.m., Blaine school district board room. Discuss the comprehensive plan and options for expanding early childhood programs. Info: Tina Padilla, 332-5881.

Ongoing Afterschool Activities: Weekdays, 2:30–5:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Kids ages 5 and up. A different theme each week, organized games as well as board games. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine.

Precipitation: During the period of September 8 to September 14 there were .05 inches of precipitation. The 2015 year-to-date precipitation is 18.43 inches.

Al-Anon Meetings: Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248.

Temperature: High for the past week was 78.4°F on September 10, with a low of 52°F on September 14. Average temperature for the week was 62.3°F.

Alaska Packers Association Museum at Semiahmoo Park: Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1–5 p.m., through September 27. Admission free, donations welcome. Information 371-3558.

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Community Meals: Wednesdays, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street. Dinners provided free of charge; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by Community Assistance Program. Info: communitymealsblaine@gmail.com.

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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Tournament to raise money for Blaine golf team By Steve Guntli The Blaine Boys Golf Boosters Tournament returns to Semiahmoo Resort and Country Club next month to help raise funds for Blaine High School’s golf team. The tournament has been held every other year for the last 12 years. All proceeds from the event go to the golf team. The funds help pay for necessary equipment and supplies, as well as motel stays for out-

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even more marked: 21.7-minute average delays for non-NEXUS, and only 1.9 minutes for NEXUS. The study also looked at the “buffer” time cross-border travelers factor in to their trips, or the amount of time they must arrive early to make it to their destination on time. If a non-NEXUS user wants to avoid a costly delay with 95 percent certainty, they must arrive at the crossing an average of 55 minutes early. A NEXUS user gets those same odds with only five minutes of buffer time. Finding that time actually is money, the study used the U.S. Department of Transportation’s

of-town tournaments. Golf team head coach Steve Barthlow said this year the organizers have some added benefits for donors. “Part of our tournament is the silent auction we have during the dinner after the round of golf,” he said. “This year we have some great silent auction items, such as tickets to the Seahawks, Mariners, B.C. Lions, Vancouver Canucks and much more.” So far, nine foursomes have signed up to compete. Prizes

will be awarded to the winning team, as well as the person with the longest drive and the closest shot to the pin. The cost of participating is $90 per golfer or $360 per foursome. Non-golfers are welcome to sponsor holes for $125 each. The tournament will be held at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club on Saturday, October 3. For more information or to sign up for the tournament, email Barthlow at sbarthlow@blainesd.org.

(DOT) metric for valuing personal time to find out how much waiting at the border can cost you. According to the DOT, an hour of travel time translates into about $17.90, using factors like personal income, reason for travel and personal comfort as metrics. By that standard, one round trip through the border costs the average person $32.03, and the average NEXUS holder $3.93, for a total savings of $28.10. The amount of gas consumed while waiting at the border plays a part, as well. For one trip, non-users will use up .12 gallons of gas getting through the border, compared to .01 gallons with NEXUS. When translated into carbon dioxide emissions,

the NEXUS user avoids releasing 2.12 pounds of pollutants for each visit. Despite the benefits, the study found that more than half of all cross-border travelers do not have a NEXUS pass. According to a 2013 BPRI survey, 15 percent of frequent cross-border travelers chose not to get a NEXUS card, put off by the yearly fee and the rigorous application process. Another 25 percent didn’t know the program existed. A NEXUS pass costs $50 for five years, and requires an in-person interview at an approved NEXUS center to apply, so people without easy access to a facility may find the process inconvenient. Read the full study at bit. ly/1NzPz0N.

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