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Birch Bay revisits the ’50s for Rollback Weekend Birch Bay festival rings in 37th year B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e
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s Birch Bay kicked off its second annual Rollback Weekend last Saturday and Sunday. The event featured a beer garden, live music and car competitions. Event-goers were encouraged to don clothing from the ’50s and ’60s. More photos, page 3.
Photo by Chuck Kinzer
School board will adopt budget at next meeting By Oliver Lazenby Blaine school district board of directors are set to pass a budget for the 2016/2017 school year at their next meeting on Monday, August 22. The proposed budget expects the district will start the school year with $2,433,044 in its general fund and end with $1,861,516, a difference of $571,528. The district anticipates collecting $26.69 million for its general fund during the school year and spending $27.26 million. General fund revenue comes from property
taxes and state funds and federal grants and funds. Projected revenues and expenditures both increased by a little more than $1 million from the 2015/2016 budget. Much of that is due to state-mandated full-day kindergarten, which starts this year. School districts throughout Washington get extra state money to implement the program, but it will also have significant costs in terms of extra staff hours and curriculum and transportation costs. “A significant portion of that increase in expenditures, I’d say the lion’s share, is due
Study session held to discuss Blaine’s economic future B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Dozens of Blaine residents flocked to the Blaine Senior Center on Monday, August 15 to receive a progress report on Blaine’s initiative to improve the local economy. The study session was the second of three to be held during the initial stages of the city’s Strategic Economic Initiative, which involves detailed analysis, strategic planning and ultimately the implementation of project proposals suggested by local
interest groups and community members. Last month, the city released three surveys to gauge public opinion and gather ideas on ways to address specific needs in the community. The surveys each addressed the interests of library users, residents and tourists. The city announced its partnership with La Conner-based Beckwith Consulting in early June. Since then, both entities have met with 21 interest groups – ranging from fine arts and performance groups to
the Port of Bellingham – to help develop an economic improvement plan for Blaine. On Monday, company principal Tom Beckwith, led a presentation detailing a status report that included preliminary results trickling in from the three community surveys released in July. A total of 341 Blaine residents have responded to the community-based survey, 105 have responded to the library survey
to all-day kindergarten,” Porter said. Porter said extra state funds for fullday kindergarten will roughly cover the district’s costs for adding the program, though it’s hard to make a direct comparison. That’s because it’s not yet certain how much it will cost the district to have all day kindergarten. For example, the district hasn’t hired additional administrative staff this year to handle the increase in students, but they may decide to in the future. The district is also reducing costs to students and families for participating in sports programs and for school supplies.
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Birch Bay Beach Park will be packed full of summertime activities and crab-themed competitions at the 37th annual Discover Birch Bay Days and Crab Fest Friday through Sunday, August 26–28. The three-day event features a mix of new and old activities for all ages and interests. “We are going to have just an absolute blast,” said organizer and Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce vice president Billy Brown. The crab derby, crab-themed parade and Discovery Days dash are on the list of returning events. New on the docket is the kids Olympics, in lieu of the ducky derby, and the extreme chainsaw sculpture show and competition. Organizers expect about 10 chainsaw sculptors from around the West Coast to compete in the contest. Each participant will receive a 5’X4’ round of wood to carve a nautically-themed art piece. “It’s amazing what they do,” Brown said. The artwork will be sold at auction on Sunday, but not before well-known chainsaw sculptor Nyal Thomas crafts a piece of his own. The 72-year-old plans to kick off the Sunday auction by carving a piece of ice into something spectacular, chainsaw in hand. Thomas took charge of gathering the crew of artists for Discover Birch Bay Days and Crab Fest this year – and it’s not his first competition. Throughout his professional career in wood carving, he’s facilitated nearly 30 shows, participated in 87 competitions and won 81 awards. He started his carving career 36 years ago. However, his experience and passion for the craft began at an even earlier age. Thomas said most of his childhood was spent working in a shop. His dad, he said, “was the best carriage maker in the world.” Thomas went on to study art and earned his degree in California. He opened his first shop, called Bear Acres, in 1986 in Point Arena, California and specialized
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and 24 have responded to the visitors survey, he said. According to Beckwith, residents rated Blaine’s Marine Park the highest quality location in Blaine, while the Blaine retail environment was considered lowest in appeal. When asked to identify the trail in need of most repair, the majority of respondents identified the Peace
Portal community trail. A total of 282 individual comments were left on the 341 survey responses, he said. Respondents who took the library-specific survey left nearly 80 comments. Next, Beckwith, in conjunction with the city, is tasked with sifting through proposals suggested by community members and interest groups. Once the surveys are closed and projects are identified, staff will develop and vet each concept as well as identify estimated cost.
A follow-up survey will be sent out to the public, listing projects, associated cost estimates and lead group behind each proposal. It will be up to the public to come together to not only prioritize projects, but to also ensure that each task is implemented successfully, Beckwith explained. Issues that are identified as low-priority may not receive city funds, he said, but that doesn’t mean they cannot be completed by non-city players. “Who is behind the project? Who has the initiative? And who
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follows through?” he said. These are the important questions being asked of the public now, he said. “It depends on you,” Beckwith added. “That’s the pressure you’ve got to apply.” Several members of the public spoke at the Monday meeting to make suggestions for improvement in the community. Many embraced the idea of encouraging development in historic buildings downtown. Others maintained support of facilities dedicated to attracting tourists, such as affordably-priced hotels
or specialty stores. “In this room, we have leaders that have already stepped up,” said city manager Dave Wilbrecht at the meeting. “That’s what it is going to take.” The public can still weigh in on Blaine’s economic initiative. Both resident and library surveys will be open for another two weeks and can be found by visiting the website and clicking the “news flash” tab. The visitor survey will remain open for another year. To learn more, please visit ci.blaine.wa.us.
Construction project to last through September B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e If you regularly travel on Semiahmoo Drive you will already have noticed the start of a weekslong construction project scheduled to last through September. The Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management District is partnering with Whatcom County Public Works to replace a storm water system connecting Birch Point and Semiahmoo Drive. The project began on August 15. The new system will reduce flooding in nearby properties and will address issues associated with repair and rainfall.
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Rollback Weekend brings fast cars and fun times to Birch Bay Birch Bay kicked off its second annual Rollback Weekend last Saturday and Sunday, August 13-14. The event featured a beer garden, live music and car competitions. Visitors from near and afar attended the event at Birch Bay Beach Park — all were encour-
aged to don clothing from the ’50s and ’60s. Winners of the weekend car competitions left with a grin and a handcrafted surfboard. The event was sponsored by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Blaine Birch Bay Parks and Recreation District 2.
s This glistening Ford Fairlane was just one of the many classic cars featured during Rollback Weekend. s A plush pink stuffed animal sits in the passenger seat of a classic Ford featured during Birch Bay’s Rollback Weekend.
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s A slick black Chevrolet sits in the greens at Birch Bay Beach during Rollback Weekend.
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s Members of the Blaine High School band performed during the annual Rollback Weekend. Photo by Wayne Diaz
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Crab pots hit the water as another season begins
s Daniel Cayou from Swinomish gets ready for the start of a 24-hour period of commercial crabbing last week. Member tribes of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission were set to drop crab pots in the water at 4 p.m.
Photo by Oliver Lazenby
Letters The Editor: Sorry, Jeremy Lott, but you probably chose to live by the ocean. Gulls happen to be part of the deal like the stink of seal poop and the bloody fish parts dropped on our boats by eagles. Life can be messy. Wear a washable hat. Gulls are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. The marinas have tried various methods to scare the birds off without much success. The only method that I have seen work is a resident Bald Eagle. Sonia Hurt Blaine The Editor: We recently visited Blaine and very much enjoyed your community and business district. While there we heard mention of the possibility of an Amtrak station opening there and want to say we think it would make your city even nicer, and it would make going into B.C. faster and easier for people as well as a great boost to your local economy. Thank you for the nice visit. Scott and Nancy Hubbell Inverness, FL
The Editor: Wasn’t the Drayton Harbor Days celebration great! We had tall ships, pirates, raft races, steam boats and great family fun. We would like to thank our major sponsors: Port of Bellingham - Blaine Harbor, Drayton Harbor Maritime, Paso Del Norte Mexican Restaurant, Blaine Birch Bay Parks and Recreation and city of Blaine. In addition we thank those local merchants who donated prizes and we especially appreciate Totally Chocolate for providing such great volunteers. If anyone is interested in helping to plan next year’s event or in volunteering, contact the chamber office. Carroll Solomon Blaine Chamber of Commerce Drayton Harbor Days Committee
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s Ed Sweeney of White Rock, B.C., enjoys the opening day of crabbing season on August 13. Without a boat, he has success wading out at low tide and crabbing at Birch Bay State Park. Photo by Chuck Kinzer
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.
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Birch Bay berm project moving through lengthy permitting, appraisal process By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County and its contractor are making progress on permitting and right-of-way negotiations for the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project (commonly called the Birch Bay berm). A lengthy property appraisal process may delay construction, but likely not by much, said Roland Middleton, the county’s special programs manager. “We may not be able to get started in October,” Middleton said. “We might be starting in January, but we’re still going to get it done.” The project’s many goals include reducing erosion and storm
damage, returning the beach to a more natural state by removing groins, providing enhanced pedestrian access and bicycle safety and improving storm drainage. The county must obtain rightof-way agreements from property owners along the 1.6-mile length of the project before construction can begin, and they have about 12 more agreements to finalize, Middleton said. The county and its contractor had previously hoped to complete these negotiations by July in order to begin work sometime after Labor Day this year. The main issue has to do with the process for appraising the properties, rather than negotia-
tions with the property owners, Middleton said. “It’s a process issue, it’s not even a substantive issue,” he said. Because the project is using some federal funds, the county must comply with federal interagency appraisal guidelines, which require a third-party appraiser to estimate property values. That appraiser isn’t finished yet, Middleton said. The $11.5 million project, which involves building a protective sand and gravel berm between Birch Bay Drive and the shoreline, will take two years to construct. Work is scheduled to happen between Labor Day and Memorial Day, the tourist off-season in Birch Bay. Planning for the project has been in the works in one form or another ever since renowned local hydrologist Wolf Bauer proposed it in 1975. Bauer passed away last January at the age of 103. “We just passed the 40-year mark of when Whatcom County was first asked to work on this project, so I really hope we can get this up and done and finished here within the next couple years,” Middleton said.
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in the creation of large wooden sculptures, solely made with careful strokes of a chainsaw. Aside from a full-time career in wood crafting, he also spent his days as a fire chief and volunteer firefighter in California. On September 11, 2001, his career as both an artist and firefighter intertwined. The news left him compelled to do something, he said. A moment he recalls as both fulfilling and profound during his career as an artist, Thomas presented a 10.5-foot-tall sculpture titled, “Out of the Rubble” to New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Squad Company 1. The piece featured the 343 names of firefighters and paramedics who had lost their lives that day, he said. The piece stands tall and depicts firemen holding a flag on the grounds of the World Trade Center. “When you can do a piece of art that touches people, it doesn’t get any better than that,” he said.
s The three-day Discover Birch Bay Days begins Friday, August 26 and will feature a crab-themed parade, the Discovery Days Dash, and an extreme chainsaw sculpture show and competition. “There is nothing in my life that will ever match it.” Thomas fondly recalls his time as a chainsaw carver. He now lives in Birch View, Washington with his wife and no longer works on big pieces like he used to. However, he still dedicates his time to the craft and others who pursue a similar artistry.
He hopes that he and his fellow carvers can to make it up to Discover Birch Bay Days for years to come. To learn more about Discover Birch Bay Days, visit birchbaychamber.com. The event is sponsored by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2.
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Seattle-based Holocaust Center for Humanity has awarded Blaine Middle School student Diana Kovtun second place for an art piece she submitted for the organization’s annual Writing, Art and Film Contest. The nonprofit celebrated its 25th year hosting the contest, which is open to students in grades 5 — 12. This year’s prompt related to a recent honor awarded to Seattle, after it was chosen as one of the 11 places in the United States to care for a sapling from a chestnut tree cherished by Anne Frank. The prompt, “How does this tree, and what you have learned about the Holocaust, inspire you and others?” garnered a response from about 900 students from 60 schools in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. “The contest is important because it gives students a creative outlet to express some, at times, heavy and difficult concepts,” said Holocaust Center education associate Julia Thompson. Most often, the prompts encourage kids to consider the experience of a local holocaust survivor, she said. Ultimately, the mission is to encourage kids to
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not only be open to learning, but also to take action in their own communities. The contest is only one component of the Holocaust Center for Humanity’s education. The organization also offers several exhibitions and resources for teachers, including trainings, speaker opportunities and more. Sixth grade student Kovtun attended the award ceremony in July with support from her teacher Paul Minckler. “The small sapling also illustrates that there is still hope for the survivors and their families and the hope has come,” Kovtun said in a statement. For a full list of winners, visit holocaustcenterseattle.org.
A Blaine Elementary School fourth grade student’s passion for releasing orca whales from captivity has led her around the state on a summer of advocacy. In July, 9-year-old London Fletcher attended Superpod on San Juan Island, an annual international gathering of scientists, filmmakers, former orca trainers and others who want to see orcas thrive in the wild. At Superpod, she attended a conference on student advocacy, where she turned some heads. Lori Marino, a neuroscientist who is internationally known for her work on the evolution of the brain in dolphins and whales, wrote this about London on her blog: “The audience’s attention was also captured by an even younger voice: that of 9-year-old London Fletcher from Washington state. London is already an outstanding scholar-advocate with intelligence and maturity beyond her years.” Weeks after Superpod, London traveled to four dams on the lower Snake River, north of Walla (See Orcas, page 7)
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Annual picnic scheduled for August 21 By Meg Olson The Salishan Neighborhood Association’s annual picnic is bringing the beach to Salishan Park this Sunday. “We have planned fun games for kids and adults, collected a few nice door prizes and have met some really special new neighbors we hope to introduce,” said association president Carolyn Anderson. The picnic will feature hot dogs and live music.
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Walla, to raise awareness about their detrimental effects on salmon populations. It’s an issue that London found through her love of Orcas. “Salmon numbers are being depleted because of the dams, so the orcas don’t have enough to eat,” London said. Also this year, Dr. Ingrid Visser, a top orca researcher, invited London to come to New Zealand for three weeks to study with her at the Orca Research Trust. “These are the tip top researchers in the world and I just feel so
The potluck picnic is 1–4 p.m. on Sunday, August 21 at Salishan Park on the corner of Alder Street and Blaine Avenue. Participants are encouraged to get into this year’s beach theme by dressing for a day at the beach and bringing beach gear, from folding chairs to beach balls. For the potluck, if your last name starts with A to H, you are asked to bring a main course, last names I to P will bring desserts and Q to Z, sides.
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Whatcom County seniors tour the world one trip at a time By Sarah Sharp So often people say, “Travel while you’re young!” The Whatcom Senior Tour Program staff provides this piece of advice to senior residents over the age of 50: “Travel now!” Travelers often come home from one of their tours with a collection of tales to share – from raising a glass on Saint Patrick’s Day in Ireland to watching hundreds of hot air balloons drift into the New Mexico sky.
Other trips embrace the simple beauty of exploration, whether the sights be 10 miles away or 1,000. Bellingham resident Bridget Schroeter found unexpected awe on a tour through the International Buddhist Temple in Richmond, B.C. “The Buddhist temple was one of the most beautiful I’ve seen, and I’ve seen a lot,” Schroeter said. “It was exquisite – better than some of the ones in Thailand.” J. Patrick Mitchell and his wife Marilyn take trips with the What-
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Pam Hanson Active Seniors (Continued from previous page) “I’m really proud of what [Willis] does in putting together short-term trips, day trips, as well as international trips,” Mitchell said. “They just do a great job.” A few upcoming trips include a trip to B.C.’s Mayne Island on August 23, a Mariners baseball game
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is needed, she will be seen teaching tap dancing, calling bingo or helping wherever she can for special events. Toni is also one of our newest board members and is open to offering her ideas to help make the center remain a strong and supportive organization representing our very diverse membership. She has said, “Please come and have lunch with me and check the center out.” Take her up on that offer, learn more about the Blaine Senior Center and have a perfectly delightful lunch. As many of you know, our director Dana Hanks has retired and we are currently working hard to find the perfect person to take up where she left off. I’m sure we will be announcing our new director shortly, so in the meantime, please be patient and wish us good fortune in our hunt. Can you believe that we are quickly approaching the Labor Day holiday? The summer is streaking by, so enjoy every sunny day and may I suggest a day trip with the kids or grandkids to pick blueberries or blackberries? Or what about a day visiting our local farms to buy delicious fresh produce and then end the day with ice cream at Edaleen Dairy store. Please remember that the center will be closed Saturday, September 3 and Monday, September 5 for Labor Day. The first order of new Blaine Senior Center T-shirts has arrived and is being delivered to our members. The new shirts are available with either a large or small logo and in a variety of colors, sizes and styles. Stop by the center and help us complete our second order. Let’s all display our “colors” so the whole county can see how proud we are of our senior center. We will be sending out applications for our Christmas Bazaar soon, so all of you crafters drop by the center and give us your address so you can join the fun. We are looking for unique, handcrafted items that will inspire our local residents to shop for the holidays at our Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Walk.
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HIGHER END HOUSES: 1-story house with 2,067 s.f., 1,244 s.f. finished basement, 4 BR, 4 BA, built in 2008, 614 s.f. attached garage, 344 s.f. deck, 344 s.f. patio, .40 acres land; good marine and territorial views.
5406 Night Heron Drive, Blaine
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8789 Clubhouse Point Drive, 1-story house with 2,039 s.f., 2 BR, 2 BA, Blaine built in 2014, 549 s.f. attached garage, 517 s.f. covered patio, guest house with 396 s.f., 1 BR, 1 BA, .25 acres land; territorial view. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Mobile Home Park with 16 spaces built in 1970, 4.77 acres land.
$590,000
1408 Gulf Road, Point Roberts
$1,375,000
9173 Great Blue Heron Lane, Blaine
$190,000
Shintaffer Road, Blaine
$150,000
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Ham Road, Blaine
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Jack Carl Graves, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, WA on August 12. Jack was born February 3, 1925 in California to Harry Churchman Graves, Captain, USN and Verrel Palmer Graves. Some of his best childhood memories were from the family farm in Sheridan, Oregon. He spent his formative years attending Roosevelt High School in Seattle and the University of Washington, where he was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity. He later attended the US Navy Academy at Annapolis and did his post-graduate work at Cal Tech in Aeronautical Engineering. It was at the University of Washington where he met the love of his life, Katherine Ann Davison, on a blind date. They were married March 8, 1946 and headed to their first Navy post as a married couple in Philadelphia. Twenty years in the Navy took them to many interesting places, from Philadelphia to Rhode Island, California, Hawaii, and Florida, and allowed them to make many great friends. The family grew with the addition of five children, each born at a different base. His Navy career included working as ground control and tracking for NASA in the early years of the space program, where he worked with the astronauts of Project Mercury. Jack retired from the Navy after 20 years as Commander and moved back to his home in Seattle to complete his career at Boeing. At Boeing, Jack was the director of the Lunar Orbiter Program (a model currently hangs in the Smithsonian Space Museum) and eventually became president of Boeing Engineering and Construction International in London. In this role he directed the precision installation of oil rigs in the North Sea and then managed the design and construction of the largest wind turbine system in the world in 1977. Although he had an illustrious career, family was the most important part of Jack’s life. He was an avid outdoorsman, fishing at Ross Lake, WA every year with his father and sons. He built a large home at Birch Bay, WA for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to play and visit. Fishing, crabbing, and clamming were the family activities loved by all. He was dedicated to his children and grandchildren’s education. To let them know how proud he was, he and Kathy attended every grandchild’s graduation from high school, college, to graduate school. Jack was preceded in death by his brother Richard, and beloved sons, Jack Jr. and Gary Richard. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Katherine (Emerald Heights, Redmond WA); three daughters, Sally Machlis (Moscow, ID), Susan Sullivan, (Carnation, Washington) Barbie Bond (Seattle, WA); nine grandchildren, Sarah Pierce, Allison Meyer, Brian Kearns, Jennifer Graves, Gwendolyn Santamaria, Maggee Bond, Natalie Graves, Katelyn Kearns, Simon Bond; two step-grandsons, Dane and Reid Sullivan; and nine great-grandchildren, Hailey, Julia and Jack Pierce, Henry and Robbie Meyer, Eva Kearns, Nicolas and Clara Artes-Graves and Addison Santamaria. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org or Evergreen Hospice http://www.evergreenhealthfoundation.com/. A graveside memorial service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA, Saturday, August 20, at 10 a.m. Please visit the online guest book at www.molesfarewelltributes.com. Moles Farewell Tributes - Greenacres.
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Police Reports August 5, 10:50 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a report of an alarm sounding at Blaine Elementary School. An officer and fire personnel arrived and diagnosed the problem to be an activated water flow alarm. It was false and no flood was in progress. Sorry kids, but school will start on time. Parents: you’re welcome. August 6, 7 a.m.: While on patrol officers observed a vehicle speeding on Yew Street. They attempted to stop the car, but its driver tried to elude the police car by ignoring the lights and siren, speeding even faster, and passing other cars. The vehicle finally stopped on Peace Portal Drive over a mile later. The driver said he did not have a license and was late getting to work. The 18-year-old was arrested for attempting to elude and booked into jail. August 7, 11 p.m.: While on routine patrol in a neighborhood late at night an angry man began shouting at the officers and approached their vehicle. The man made quite a scene by yelling profanities at the officers. The man was repeatedly instructed to step back from the vehicle. In an effort to diffuse the situation, the officers attempted to drive away, but the intoxicated man slammed the top of the patrol vehicle. After the officers exited the vehicle,
the man intentionally spit on one of them in the face. He was ultimately provided a ride in the vehicle he had attempted to damage and was booked into Whatcom County Jail. August 9, 4 p.m.: A person reported leaving a valuable Martin acoustic guitar in Marine Park. As soon as he realized his mistake he went back to get it, but it was already gone. The sorrowful strummer is hopeful a Good Samaritan will turn it in to the police, as it has deep sentimental value. August 10, 3:20 p.m.: An elderly woman called to request assistance, because her smoke alarms would not stop chirping due to their low battery life. The woman lives alone and has no family in the area, and was unable to reach the smoke alarms. Officers responded and took care of the maintenance of the safety equipment. August 12, 10:50 p.m.: An officer on patrol downtown observed the passenger door of a company truck standing open in a business parking lot after hours, and spotlit the vehicle. The four startled prowlers inside flowed in different directions for cover. They escaped the scene, leaving behind most of the box of cat chow which they had been feasting on in the front seat. It appears the food was left for feral felines
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rather than the raccoon family that found it. August 15, 2:08 p.m.: While on routine patrol an officer was flagged down and told there were some people at the public boat launch having trouble getting their boat out of the water. Officers contacted the men who said they were attempting to leave but had forgotten to put the plug in the boat. When the deck transformed into a lake they realized their error, but by then the boat was too heavy to pull back onto the trailer. With the help of the harbormaster’s office, officers were able to contact boat owners to assist with pumping the water from the bilge, saving the men from having to contact their insurance company to see if they were covered for self-sinkage. August 16, 2 p.m.: A man came into the police department to report a 10-foot row boat had been stolen from his yard. In talking with the victim the officer learned the boat could have been stolen anytime between the current day and two years ago. The boat was stored in the far back of his yard near the alley and out of view from his daily routine. 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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Tides August 19–August 25 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 19 12:46 am 4.5 5:58 am 8.3
12:43 pm -0.3 7:37 pm 9.6
Sa 20 1:30 am 3.8 6:54 am 8.2
1:25 pm 0.2 8:09 pm 9.6
Su 21 2:14 am 3.0 7:52 am 8.1
2:07 pm 1.1 8:41 pm 9.5
Mo 22 3:02 am 2.3 8:54 am 7.8
2:51 pm 2.3 9:15 pm 9.4
Tu 23 3:54 am 1.6 10:06 am 7.5
3:41 pm 3.4 9:53 pm 9.3
We 24 4:50 am 1.0 11:28 am 7.4
4:35 pm 4.6 10:35 pm 9.1
Th 25 5:50 am 0.6 12:58 pm 7.5
5:43 pm 5.5 11:23 pm 8.8
Weather Precipitation: During the period of August 9 to August 15, 0.0 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 18.34 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 85.6°F on August 13 with a low of 56.2°F on August 11. Average temperature for the week was 67°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
WTA Ride Free: Through Saturday, August 20, Whatcom County. Ride free on all bus routes except route 80x to Mount Vernon. A Mosaic of Life in Photos: Through Monday, August 22, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. A special sampling of the photos of Monica Zikusooka. On display during library open hours. Info: 305-3637. Birch Bay Chamber Lunch: Thursday, August 18, 11:30–1 p.m., The Beach Restaurant, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Speakers: Rod Lamb from Whatcom County Parks and Billy Brown. Literary Lunchtime-Storytime Fun for Adults: Friday, August 19, 1–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Listen to a short reading, then make a simple related craft! Bring a lunch if you’d like. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Roadeo: Friday, August 19, 1–3:30 p.m., parking lot behind Blaine Library. Fun for kids of all ages. View public works equipment, demonstrations, interactive exhibits, games and prizes. Info: cityofblaine.com. Farm Tunes: Friday, August 19, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Gentri Watson performs. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. All About Bats: Friday, August 19, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Learn about bats, why they are so valuable and how to protect them. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Low-tide Critter Search: Saturday, August 20, 11 a.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Discover marine life on the beach. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Charity Golf Tournament: Saturday, August 20, 1:30 p.m., Dakota Creek Golf Club, 3258 Haynie Road. Tournament, dinner and prizes. Entry fee $95. Supports junior golf in B.C. Info: golftraveltours@live.com. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, August 20, 5 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Salishan Neighborhood Association Annual Picnic and Potluck: Sunday, August 21, 1–4 p.m. Salishan Park, Alder Street and Blaine Avenue. Meet your neighbors and enjoy a beachy day at the park. Dress in beach attire and bring something to share. Music, games, raffles and hotdogs. International Concert Series: Sunday, August 21, 2 p.m., Peace Arch Park. Juan Barco y su Conjunto performs. Free. Info: peacearchpark.org. LEGO Club: Monday, August 22, 1–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Note new time – now come play for the whole afternoon. It’s free, it’s fun and LEGO bricks are provided. For ages 4–11. Info: 305-3637. Teen Tuesdays - Coding, YouTube and Other Digital Pursuits: Tuesday, August 23, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn to code, create apps, remix videos or set up a YouTube channel. For grades 6–12. Info: 305-3637. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, August 23, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess enhances creativity, problem solving and more. Weekly. For ages K–12, and parents too! Info: 305-3637. Play and Learn Drop-in: Wednesday, August 24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Preschoolers and their adults are welcome to drop in for free play with games and activities. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Middle School Prep Night: Wednesday, August 24, 5–7 p.m., middle school cafeteria. Info: 332-8226. Making Choices for your Legacy and Healthcare: Friday, August 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Whatcom Council on Aging, 315 Halleck Street. Advance directives, palliative care, wills and legal issues and more. Recreational Crab Fishing 101: Friday, August 26, 2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Learn about licensing, reporting and facts about the life of a crab. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Farm Tunes: Friday, August 26, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Hot Damn Scandal performs. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Ferndale Street Festival: Friday–Saturday, August 26–27, downtown Ferndale. Friday 6–11:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Kids street, music, beer, car show and vendors. Info: ferndalestreetfestival.com. Discover Birch Bay Days: Friday–Sunday, August 26–28, Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., chainsaw sculpture show and competition. Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., arts and crafts and chainsaw sculpture show; noon, Discovery Day Dash and crab-themed parade; 1–9 p.m., live bands and beer garden; crab derby. Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., kids Olympics; noon–7 p.m., live music and beer garden; 2:30 p.m., chainsaw sculpture auction. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, August 27, 5 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Identifying and Protecting Alternative Pollinators: Saturday, August 27, 6:30 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Learn about mason bees and other pollinators, habitat development and more. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. International Concert Series: Sunday, August 28, 2 p.m., Peace Arch Park. Randal Bays and Friends perform traditional Irish music. Free. Info: peacearchpark.org. Cub Scout Information Night: Monday, August 29, 6:30 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Activities for boys entering grades K–5. Info: blainecubscouts@gmail.com. First Day of School: Wednesday, August 31, 8:20 a.m. for all Blaine schools (except kindergarten). Info: blainesd.org. Birch Bay Beach Park Community Meeting: Wednesday, August 31, 6 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. Help plan the new park. This meeting Whatcom County Parks and Recreation staff will present alternatives for the new park. Come share your ideas and vision for the park. Info: whatcomcounty.us/parks. 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the public. If your dog’s a little shy about smooching strangers, the festival also includes events that will bring out their digging, swimming, fetching, barking, wagging, eating, dancing and artistic sides. It’s perhaps the one time a year your dog will be rewarded for ordinarily discouraged behavior. Dogs can howl to their heart’s content, dig on a giant hound hill, dunk for tennis balls in a kiddie-sized pool and create art by dipping their paws in paint, perhaps revealing an inner “Paw-Casso.” Canines can also flaunt their skills in best tail/body wag, peanut butter eating and “My Dog Ate What?” contests; the latter allows your dog to show off an all-encompassing love for food, from biscuits to kale. But be forewarned: the competition has been stiff in previous years. “Some retrievers will eat just about anything,” said Dana Browne, the special events coordinator. Because not all dogs possess the sun-kissed mane of a Golden Retriever, there will also be a “So Ugly You’re Cute” contest to recognize less conventional stan-
dards of beauty. Several events test the chemistry between dog and owner. A doggie disco dance party will teach owners how to move along with their dogs, and Dewey Griffin Subaru’s Barked Slalom Challenge presents the opportunity to tackle an obstacle course together. Participants can bring home a memento from the event by making a stop at the animal caricaturist booth – back by popular demand. The caricaturist can sketch your pet in minutes on paper or a customized T-shirt. “He can draw amazing pictures at an insane speed,” Browne said. More than 40 animal-friendly vendors, including animal rescue groups, pet supply businesses, animal photographers, animal communicators, animal jewelry and art sellers, groomers and dog trainers, will showcase their products and services at the festival. Children can fill up “GoDog-Go” passports with stamps from each vendor for an opportunity to win a prize and treat for their dog at the check-in booth. Canines and accompanying humans in attendance are encouraged to wear superhero costumes. Visit the Whatcom Humane Society’s website for more information about the event, or to sign up for the race.
Whatcom County sheriff’s report: August 6-9 August 6, 12:03 a.m.: Suspicious ve-
August 9, 6:43 a.m.: Suspicious per-
hicle on Holeman Avenue.
son on Grandview Road.
August 6, 9:36 a.m.: Security check
August 9, 6:52 a.m.: Suspicious per-
on Birch Bay Drive.
son on Holeman Avenue.
August 6, 9:56 a.m.: Domestic ver-
August 9, 11:38 a.m.: Juvenile prob-
bal on Comfrot Lane.
lem cold call on Main Street.
August 6, 1:34 p.m.: Death investi-
August 9, 2:38 p.m.: Traffic stop on
gation on Haida Way.
Alderson Road. Birch Bay woman,
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tenant dispute on Haynie Road.
cense suspended third degree and
August 6, 4:06 p.m.: Vehicle prowl
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cold call on Harborview Drive.
August 9, 2:41 p.m.: Motor vehicle
August 6, 4:56 p.m.: Civil problem
accident non-blocking, non-injury on
cold call on Kayak Way.
West Badger Road.
August 6, 5:48 p.m.: Domestic ver-
August 9, 3:31 p.m.: Juvenile prob-
bal on Holeman Avenue.
lem on Clamdigger Drive.
August 6, 8:47 p.m.: Missing person
August 9, 4:48 p.m.: Suspicious per-
cold call on Castlerock Drive.
son on H Street Road.
August 6, 11:26 p.m.: Trespass cold
August 9, 4:48 p.m.: Suspicious
call on Birch Bay Drive.
circumstances cold call on Birch
August 7, 12:41 a.m.: Assist citizen
Bay-Lynden Road.
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August 9, 5:22 p.m.: Alarm audible
August 7, 3:13 a.m.: Noise on Birch
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Bay-Lynden Road.
August 9, 6:05 p.m.: Traffic stop on
August 7, 7:04 a.m.: Traffic hazard
Birch Bay Drive.
on H Street Road. August 7, 1:15 p.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Square Street. August 7, 1:19 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Ham Road. August 7, 1:29 p.m.: Civil problem on Giles Road. August 7, 10:55 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Shintaffer Road and Semiahmoo Parkway. August 8, 1:19 p.m.: Alarm audible
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