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By Steve Guntli The Lynden Craft and Antique Show is returning to the Northwest Washington Fair Expo Building this weekend, and several Blaine residents are getting in on the fun. The fair has been a community staple for 29 years. On average, the show draws about 4,000 visitors over its three days, and features more than 100 vendors selling homemade crafts and vintage furniture. “Our goal is to gather the most talented, creative vendors in the northwest,” said Judy Meixner, co-organizer for the event. “Shoppers love meeting the people who make the handcrafts and inspire them to refresh their own homes and gardens.” One Blaine resident is using the show to launch her new cookbook. Evelyn Hoefakker’s new book, “Such Great Recipes,” features more than 90 traditional recipes designed for people with busy schedules. Hoefakker got the idea for the book after teaching a cooking class at the Lynden Academy. “Several of my students came up to me and said I should put my recipes together in a book, so I just ran with it,” she said. “I’ve been cooking all my life. I love making people happy with food.” After the book’s craft show debut, “Such Great Recipes” will be available at KATZ! Coffee and Used Books in Lynden, and online at suchgreatrecipes.com. If the book does well, Hoefakker is hoping to expand into other bookstores throughout the county. In addition to Hoefakker, eight other Blaine locals will be selling their goods at the show: Cabin Antiques, Peggy Cook’s Whimsical Art, Wood-n-Stiches, Cottage Creations, Rustic Cottage Home and Garden Décor, The Flour Girl, Swanson Glass and Laura’s Creative Attic and Chocolates. The Lynden Craft and Antique Show will run from Thursday, March 19 to Saturday, March 21. The doors open at 10 a.m. all three days. The show closes at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors 60 and older and free for children under 12. Parking is free, and the price of admission grants access for all three days of the show. For a full list of vendors, visit the show’s website at lyndencraftantiqueshow.com.
s Thunder the red-tailed hawk leans on Bethany Tegt for balance during Sardis Raptor Center’s Hunters of the Sky presentation, part of the Wings Over Water festival in Blaine and Birrch Bay on March 14. Thunder was rescued during a police raid several years ago. Her owners had cut off one of her wings to keep her from flying away and were keeping her in a cage. She is now a permanent resident of the Sardis Raptor Center. More photos, page 10.
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U.S./Canada deal could alleviate border traffic By Steve Guntli The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Public Safety Canada have reached a new agreement that could reduce wait times at the border. On March 16, DHS secretary Jeh Johnson and Canadian public safety minister Steven Blaney signed a preclearance agreement that will expedite land, rail and sea travel through the border. The deal would allow U.S. and Canadian border agents to work in each other’s countries. This would allow agents to prescreen travelers at locations away
from the border, easing congestion at crossings. Under the new arrangement, agents would also be able to carry firearms in the neighboring country. The new arrangement is part of the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border deal, signed by President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2011. Beyond the Border is intended to increase security on both sides of the border while making it easier for people and trade goods to pass between the countries. “Today is a major achievement that will produce significant benefits for the United States and Canada,” Johnson said. “This
Lummi ask for quick decision on GPT permit By Steve Guntli The Lummi Nation has provided the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) with more data, and is requesting quick action to deny the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT). In a letter to the USACE on March 5, Lummi chairman Tim Ballew II requested a swift denial on the GPT project. “As far as we’re concerned, there is no reason for the Corps to delay a decision on the Cherry Point terminal,” Ballew wrote. “The information we’ve provided clearly shows
that there is no way to mitigate impact to this sacred area. The terminal would permanently impede access to our treaty protected fishing areas. We look forward to a swift response from the Corps on this issue.” The Lummi Nation requested the USACE reject the GPT permit in early January. In February, the USACE requested the Lummi provide more information to better inform its decision. The Lummi Nation submitted the requested information, including harvesting processes and impacts for shellfish. SSA Marine, the developer behind the
GPT project, has reached out to the Lummi Nation several times to negotiate. So far, the Lummi have been adamant in their opposition to the terminal, which would ship more than 48 million tons of coal from Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota to Asia each year. SSA states the impact on tribal fishing grounds would be minimal, and the economic benefits of the facility would extend to the Lummi Nation. Patricia Graesser, a spokesperson for the (See GPT, page 2)
agreement will help facilitate the legitimate trade and travel that keeps our economy thriving as we maintain utmost vigilance to the security of our borders.” Preclearance measures are already in place in eight Canadian airports. Travelers can clear customs before they board a plane and skip the long checkpoints in U.S. airports. Beyond the Border has been delayed by some legal and technical problems. In 2012 both countries missed a deadline for a legal agreement that would allow law enforcement agents to operate inside the (See DHS, page 2)
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neighboring countries. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, a representative for Washington’s first district, was present at the signing, and hailed the move as a big step forward. “Reducing border wait times will
encourage even more Canadians to cross into our great state, supporting our local economy,” she said. “This will be a big win for the first district going forward.” DelBene discussed the preclearance issue during a recent visit to Whatcom County. On March 12, DelBene met with border experts from Washington and B.C. at a @Bellewood 2014 round-table discussion on border
policy at Western Washington University (WWU). The discussion, hosted by WWU’s Border Policy Research Institute, focused on ways to make the border more efficient and reduce wait times, especially for those doing cross-border business. The discussion covered ideas ranging from preclearance to implementing a higher-level NEXUS card or visa for travelers who
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March 16 can be implemented. The impacts on the program’s budget have yet to be finalized, and participation with private companies that manage bus and train lines still needs to be negotiated. Additional legislation is also required on both sides of the border, which could be a lengthy process. At present, no timeline is in place for when the new program will be implemented, but DHS representatives say they are hopeful the legislation will go before the current congress. Additional reporting by Ian Ferguson.
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USACE, said USACE will continue to look into the Lummi Nation’s request, but could not provide a timeline of its decision. While the USACE considers the Lummi Nation’s request, other interested parties near the source of the coal have voiced their support for the GPT. Earlier this month, the Wyoming legislature approved a bill that would allow the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority (WIA) to issue $1 billion in bonds to help finance construction of a coal port if the permits are approved. The text of the bill didn’t identify the GPT specifically, but WIA executive director Loyd Drain said the office was considering a large terminal currently undergoing environmental review in Washington. This could refer to the GPT or the Millennium Bulk Terminal site in Longview. The Crow Tribe of Montana has also been a vocal supporter of the terminal. Earlier this month, Crow chairman Darrin Old Coyote drafted a letter to the USACE encouraging negotiation between SSA Marine and the Lummi. The Crow owns approximately 9 billion tons of coal reserves, according to “Indian Country Today.” The tribe’s economic stability is dependent on coal mining. “Obtaining the full value from our coal resources depends on having the transportation infrastructure in place for us to access both national and international markets,” Old Coyote wrote. “Obtaining full value for these resources is the key to the Crow Tribe’s future.”
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The Northern L ght Photo of the week 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. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Steve Guntli steve@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Ian Ferguson ian@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@thenorthernlight.com Office Manager Amy Weaver info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com Contributors In This Issue Lorrie Conyac The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XX, No 40 Circulation: 10,500 copies
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Opinion The Editor: Imagine my surprise as I walked down the cereal aisle at the New World supermarket in Devonport (Auckland), New Zealand and spotted boxes of Nature’s Path product. I quickly abandoned my buy-local practice and opted to buy from my hometown. A box of gluten-free corn flakes was soon in my shopping cart. To paraphrase their slogan, “I’m so happy our paths have crossed.” It really is wonderful to see a Blaine company exporting to New Zealand. Well done! Helen Worley Blaine The Editor: The politicians in Washington, D.C. make promises about working together and helping the economy, but as usual, they can’t seem to find a way to move forward. Here in our own county, we have a golden opportunity to raise the income levels of working people with a new business at Cherry Point (Gateway), but we’re facing the same close-mindedness. The Lummis have declared they want the process to just stop. They don’t want it here and rather than see if there are areas of compromise and agreement,
they demand it stop before the environmental review is finished. This community supports the Lummis with their casino, restaurants and other enterprises, so why won’t they stay open-minded enough to at least talk to the Gateway people? Support goes both ways, and they could step up as community leaders and explore how this project could work for everyone. Let’s try a new approach, working together for a common goal that betters everyone. By the way, those trains come through our county every day on their way to Canada. It would be great to have some of that revenue stay in the United States, especially from a shipping terminal that promises to be state-of-the-art and cleaner than what is currently in operation across the border. Kevin Jordan Blaine The Editor: Farms but no farmers; is that what we want? Because that is where we are headed if we continue to regulate farmers out of existence. Go talk to a farmer. Better yet, work with him for a day. Find out why he does
what he does. Find out the things he has tried that didn’t work. Have him explain to you what his expenses are, and how he makes an income, if he makes an income. It is easy to jeer at things we know nothing about, even as we line up at the grocery checkout. Those groceries do not appear in the stores via magic. Joan Dow Bellingham The Editor: As one of many Canadians who visit the Blaine post office daily, I read with interest here over the past weeks the disdain by some patrons of the post office, and decided to offer another voice as to the low morale problem. I also see the issues of morale now openly shown by employees, many with over 20 years on the job. I must say though, in contrast to others, I have personally observed the current postmaster to be the model of a Continued on next page Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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seem totally overwhelmed and under-qualified. Most, apparently, have poor management training, little skill for public relations and no idea as to staff loyalty. The counter staff in many instances has their hands tied as to the constant stream of complaints that arise, and there is just not enough staff to complete the workload both on the counter and behind the wall. It seems Blaine is always the (See Letters, page 13)
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Sports Borderite soccer team conquers Mount Baker in season opener By Ian Ferguson The Blaine boys soccer team kicked off the season with a 4–0 win against Mount Baker at Pipeline Field on March 17. “The team came out with high energy and kept the intensity up the whole game,” said Blaine head coach Giovanni Quesada. “For the first game of the season, I was impressed with the teamwork and skill they showed.” Zack Oakley scored Blaine’s first goal 22 minutes into the game. After a give-and-go pass from teammate Alieu Diaw, Oakley brought the ball into the left corner, dribbled through multiple
defenders and ripped a shot from the six that hit the far post and bounced in. Freshman Diaw scored the second goal, heading it past the goalkeeper off a right-side corner kick from Kyle Sentkowski in the 39th minute. “He had great positioning to get the header off a nice corner kick from Kyle,” Quesada said. Oakley scored again in the 68th minute, shooting on the run from way outside the 18 to send an untouchable shot into the upper-right corner of the net. Konner Van Rijswijck scored Blaine’s final goal in the 70th minute on a free kick from just out-
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side the 18, rifling his shot into the left side of the goal. Tristan Soto made five saves playing goalkeeper for Blaine, but three of those shots weren’t on target. By and large, Blaine’s defense did a great job maintaining possession and preventing shots on goal. Quesada said he was happy with every aspect of the team’s play for their season opener, especially given the team is relatively young. “We lost a lot of seniors last year, and we have a lot of young guys. I call this, ‘The Green Team.’ For being the first game of the season, the guys played very well. The older players supported the new guys, constantly pushing and keeping up the intensity. The passing was very good, and they understand my philosophy of teamwork,” Quesada said. Nearly 50 players tried out for soccer this season, with 20 making it onto the varsity team.
With several returning state-level athletes, a large turnout and a warm, sunny start to the season, things are lining up for the Blaine boys and girls track and field teams this year. “We’ve certainly had a great start to the year,” said head coach Cary Bacon. “A lot of times in early March you’re waiting for things to warm up or dealing with heavy rains, but we haven’t had that problem yet.” More than 60 athletes joined the team this year, which is “quite a bit more than we had last year,” Bacon said. Seven athletes on this year’s team competed at the state tournament last year. Bacon will be looking to Olivia Adams, Hillary Kiele, Keiya Villars, Taylor V’Dovec and Elle Moore on the girls team and Steven Crafts and Jon Fakkema on the boys team
to build on their state-level performances and lead the rest of the team. Two of the returning state-level athletes are state champions: Adams in the pole vault and V’Dovec in the high jump. “They’re providing the kind of leadership you want to see,” Bacon said. With the district having moved to 2A, Blaine athletes will face bigger schools and tougher competition at the state level. Adams, for instance, will compete against Squalicum’s Kirsten Webber, whose personal record of 13 feet, 1 inch is the best in state history. “We’ll be one of the smallest teams in our division, so it’s going to be a challenge,” Bacon said. “The road to state will be tough, but we have some returning athletes who look really promising.” V’Dovec won a state cham-
pionship in the high jump last year, and has good chance of making it to state again this year. Fakkema and Moore have hopes of returning to state for the discus. Crafts took second in 1A last year with a 22-foot long jump, and is looking to repeat his strong performance. Villars took fifth last year in the 300m hurdles, and Bacon said she could compete in other sprint or hurdle events as well, including relay events. Kiele placed fourth in the 800m last year, and although 2A is much more competitive in the 800m, Bacon said Kiele still has a good chance of making it to the state tournament. “This is one of the best senior classes we’ve had,” Bacon said. Blaine’s first meet is Thursday, March 19 at Anacortes. The first home meet is Wednesday, March 25. Both meets start at 3:30 p.m.
V’Dovec to play in all-state senior game By Ian Ferguson Taylor V’Dovec, the star power forward of the Blaine girls basketball team, is one of three Northwest Conference players selected to play in the 2015 Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association (WSGBCA) Senior All State Games. Athletes from all six divisions will play in three games between divisions this Saturday, March 21 at Kings High School in Seattle. V’Dovec will be the only 2A player from the North-
west Conference; the 2A team will face the 1A team, which includes Mount Baker’s Emily Yost and Lynden Christian’s Sara Dougan. Despite missing the first half of the season with a toe injury, V’Dovec had an impressive year playing for the Borderites. In 12 games, she scored 119 points for an average of 9.9 points per game. She averaged 6.2 rebounds per game and made 38 out of 48 free throw attempts. Coaches selected the all-state seniors by casting votes to the
WSGBCA. Blaine coach Ryan Pike said V’Dovec made a big impression on the coaches of the teams she played against. “I think the coaches who play against us recognize the skill set she can bring to the game. She can play inside and outside, and she’s very athletic,” Pike said. V’Dovec was named the Northwest Conference’s league MVP last year, and plans to play for Massachusetts Institute of Technology next year. The 2A vs. 1A game begins at 4 p.m.
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Quesada said for the first time ever Blaine has the makings of three teams, a varsity, JV and C-Team, to encourage the development of younger players.
“The support from the high school for the soccer program has been really great. It’s exciting for a coach to see so many kids wanting to play,” Quesada said. The Borderites’ next game is at home against Meridian on Thursday, March 19. The game begins at 4:30 p.m.
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Young at Heart
O B I T U A RY Peter Anthony Rynders November 22, 1943 – March 7, 2015
B y L o r r i e C o n ya c Aren’t you tired of all the ads on TV about diets that are guaranteed to help you lose excess weight? I am. The good news is Blaine boasts a place where, at a fraction of the cost of a TV diet, you can eat a nutritional lunch, exercise, stretch, read, watch a movie, take a class, paint, play pool, play bingo, try Tai Chi and more. We’re fortunate to have the Blaine Senior Center (BSC) to provide seniors a place to socialize and stay active. Over the next few months, through this column, we’re going to explore the healthy side and the fun aspects of the BSC. You’ll meet some of our members, read funny stories and come to understand a unique, safe place for people to come together. You will undoubtedly come to appreciate how lucky we are to have the various partners that make BSC possible. This month let’s take a look at the BSC weight training facility. The facility has 12 weight machines for a total body workout. In addition to the weight machines, there are treadmills, recumbent bikes, elliptical machines, a rowing machine and free weights. The weight room also has a small, unassuming little piece of equipment I’m convinced was invented during medieval times. It’s called a tibia dorsal flexion machine and in spite of how awful it is to use, it may be the best piece of equipment in the room for keeping your ankles strong and helping your balance. Only members of the BSC are eligible to use the weight training facility, so here is how you become a member: All men and women at least 50 years old may join the Blaine Senior Center at the low cost of $35 per year. Before using the weight training room, members are required to take a six-week training course ($60) that will give him or her a good starting point to develop a weekly training schedule. Trainees meet three times a week for instruction and support. Each class offers the opportunity to meet new friends and training partners and to form long-term friendships. The training is geared each individual, so don’t be shy. The weight room is available Monday through Saturday. But beware of BSC board members cruising the exercise room, looking for new candidates to sit on the board. Ah, but that story is for another column.
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Peter Anthony Rynders passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2015. He was born in Los Angeles, CA to Lawrence and Jane Rynders. As a child he grew up riding horses at his home in Rancho Palos Verdes and surfing in the Malibu area of CA. As he grew older he joined the Navy Reserve and later met and married Maureen Johnson. They started a family and settled in Manhattan Beach, CA. Later, in the 70’s, he moved to San Diego where he pursued a career in Petrol Industrial Cleaning; from there he began his own successful industrial cleaning business. Peter learned to be a “jack of all trades,” including racing sports cars, working on the house and yard, mentoring college students, and extending to everything he put his mind and hands to. His charismatic personally afforded him many relationships from Southern CA to Blaine over the years. He was very fortunate and enjoyed helping others in one way or another. Peter is survived by his 3 children: Lori Schmucker (Mark) Seal Beach, CA, Kristin Dunn (David) The Woodlands, TX, and Larry Rynders, Taft, CA. He had 5 grandchildren, David Schmucker, Brittany Rowe, Kyle Dunn, Lauren Rynders and Cole Rynders and sister Carol Collins, Placerville, CA Family and friends attended a memorial service last Saturday. In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to any of the following originations: Whatcom Hospice Foundation, American Heart Assoc. or American Diabetes Assoc. Please share your memories of Peter at www.molesfarewelltributes.com
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all apparent failures. Kudos to the long-suffering counter staff, all who have stayed through this revolving door of weak management. All appear friendly in spite of the long hours and internal issues that seem to plague this branch. Yes I too have lost outbound
parcels never to be seen again. Have you ever tried to claim the insurance on those lost articles? That’s a whole other story. Somewhere in Atlanta 10 weeks later, the parcel is out for delivery, or so they say. Bob Adie North Vancouver
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Police Reports March 12, 11:53 a.m.: Police and Border Patrol agents responded when residents called 911 reporting a neighbor standing in the street yelling for help. They found a family discussion in a nearby home had deteriorated and ended up outside when one of the members began acting as if she would harm herself. Officers interviewed the participants and confirmed no crimes had been committed. The incident resolved with a party receiving transportation to speak with a mental health professional. March 13, 9:31 a.m.: A motorist driving on a residential street suffered a medical problem and lost control of her car. The 2011 Honda continued on at speed, narrowly missed a stop sign as it left the road, traveled across a yard a few yards from a house and was headed toward another home when it crashed into a tree. The car was badly damaged, the driver was injured and the tree was bruised. The driver was evaluated on scene by aid personnel and transported to hospital. March 14, 6:45 p.m.: A passerby reported that a motorist had driven off the road and up onto the lawn at Marine Park. Officers contacted the errant driver, who was visiting from Stanwood. He explained he was
treating his dogs to a visit of the park. He was advised he was welcome to do so, but needed to leash his pets and take them for a walk rather than driving them through the facility. March 15, 1:50 p.m.: An officer spotted a large fire in a backyard near a house and contacted the resident who was feeding the flames. She advised she had not known about the laws against outdoor burning. There was no working outdoor water source available to control the fire, and the fire department had to be called to extinguish the blaze. March 15, 7:49 p.m.: Police responded to a two-car crash on D Street at 6th. They found no one had been injured in the collision, which occurred when a driver failed to yield the right of way to through traffic. That motorist was cited for negligent driving and failure to provide proof of insurance. One of the cars was rendered inoperable and was towed from the scene. March 15, 9:39 p.m.: Police responded to a report of an occupied vehicle stuck off the road along Semiahmoo Parkway near Drayton Harbor Road. The motorist was still inside her crashed vehicle, which was leaning at a steep angle in a roadside ditch. Officers arrived to find a witness standing by
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who had stopped to check on the car and believed the driver was intoxicated. The officers came to a similar conclusion after their investigation, and the 53-year-old driver was arrested for DUI and booked in to jail. Her car was removed from the ditch and impounded. March 16, 10:37 p.m.: The engineer of a passing freight train called 911 to report a person lying beside the railroad tracks in Blaine. This is usually a bad sign, and police and Border Patrol field agents immediately responded to search the area. The agents found the victim lying beside the tracks near Mitchell Street, conscious but in pain. She had parked her car along Peace Portal then walked out onto the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) right of way to take photos in the dark, falling and badly breaking her ankle in the process. Aid personnel responded and transported the woman to hospital. At the owner’s request she was given a law enforcement warning for trespassing on BNSF property. It’s not known if she captured pictures of the passing locomotive. 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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Lynden Craft and Antique Show: Thursday and Friday, March 19–20, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Lynden fairgrounds. Adults $6, seniors $5, under 12 free. Over 100 vendors featuring crafts, home décor, garden art and more. Info: lyndencraftantiqueshow.com. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, March 19, noon, Great Blue Heron Grill. Speakers: Ingrid Enschede of BBWARM and Lee Connors of The Bridge of Birch Bay. Info: 371-5004. 8th Annual Spring Business Showcase: Thursday, March 19, 4–9 p.m., Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa. Whatcom County’s business to consumer trade show. Free admission, food, beer and wine tasting and prizes. Info: bellingham.com. Lynden Craft and Antique Show: Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden. Admission $6. Info: lyndencraftantiqueshow.com. Let’s Have a Ball Toddler Play Time: Friday, March 20, 2–3:30 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Free event for parents and their toddlers to run off some energy and meet others. Light refreshments provided. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Whatcom County Farm Forestry Association Tree Sale: Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.–noon, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Henry Jansen Ag Center, Lynden. Fifteen species, 90 cents each. Info: 671-6988. Spring Irish Dance: Friday, March 20, 7–10 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian. Music by Gallowglass. $10 advance tickets, $12 at the door, kids under 12 free. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Throwback Dance Fundraiser: Saturday, March 21, 6–9 p.m., Loomis Trail Golf Club, 4342 Loomis Trail Road. Dinner, silent auction and live music by The Atlantics. Bring your high school photo and come in your high school costume to win prizes. Tickets, $40, at Blaine Visitor Center, Pacific Building Center and draytonharbormusic.org. Info: 325-2297. World Water Day Walk for Water: Sunday, March 22, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Fairhaven Village Green. Walk a 2.3-mile loop along Bellingham Bay. Learn more about local and global water sustainability. Free prizes for first 100 participants. Info: cob.org or 360/778-7700. Drayton Harbor Shellfish Harvesting Volunteer Training: Monday, March 23, 2 p.m. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is starting a volunteer low-tide-monitoring project for shellfish harvesting from Drayton Harbor West Beach. Info: Austin Rose, arose@co.whatcom. wa.us or 676-6876. Running Start Information Meeting: Monday, March 23, 5:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. For high school sophomores and juniors. Info: whatcom.edu/runningstart. United States Citizenship Class: Mondays through March 30, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Prepare for your citizenship interview and study U.S. history and government. Five free classes taught in English – ELL students are welcome. Register online or contact the library. Registration is required and class size is limited. Info: 305-3637. The Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions: Tuesday, March 24, 10:30 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Two ICU nurses will discuss the meaning of “advanced medical interventions.” Actual patient outcomes will be covered. Free. Info: 201-7840 or micki98226@aol.com. Playful Learning: Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Preschoolers and their adults enjoy various playful learning activities. This week enjoy new Play-Doh and lots of tools. For ages 3–5 years. Info: 305-3637. Composting and Vermiculture: Wednesday, March 25, 4–6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn the basics of food waste recycling and how easy it is to manage worms, both indoors and out. Info: 332-7435. Life Cycle Pet Cremation Open House: Thursday, March 26, 4–8 p.m., 801 W. Orchard Drive, Ste. 3, Bellingham. Info: 778-9578. Spring in the Country Shop and Studio Tour: Friday–Sunday, March 27–29, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Visit nine local shops in Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Ferndale. Info: Facebook page. Class Up Your Glass – Wine 101: Friday, March 27, 6–8 p.m., Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa, Ferndale. Tickets, $100 per person, include a four-piece Riedel wine glass set and wine tasting. Info: silverreefcasino.com. Birch Bay Road Race: Saturday, March 28, 8:30 a.m., Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. 15k, 30k and 5k runs. Day-of registration opens at 6:30 a.m. and must be completed by 8:15 a.m. Info: birchbayroadrace.com. Native Plant Sale and Expo: Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Whatcom Community College, Bellingham. Evergreens, trees, shrubs and more. Local nurseries, exhibitors, food and fun. Preorder available. Info: whatcomcd.org or 526-2381. Starting Your Vegetable Garden: Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn where to plant, how to plot sun patterns, test soil and when and why to mulch and compost with George Kaas. Info: 332-7435. Blooming Scraps: Saturday, March 28, 2–4 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Dig through luxury knit scraps and learn how to create flowers using basic hand sewing techniques. Limited to the first 20. Preregistration is recommended. For adults and grades 9-12. Info: 305-3637. Introduction to Reiki: Wednesday, April 1, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about this popular healing art used for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation and with western medicine for disease treatments. Presented by Blaine resident Carolyn Jackson. Free. Info: 305-3637. Mingled Visions: Images from The North American Indian: April–May 10, Whatcom Museum, Lightcatcher, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Featuring 40 original photographs from Edward S. Curtis’ epic work. 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Annually, graduating seniors at Blaine High School are accountable to presenting to staff, and members of the community, a summary of their overall grades 9-12 program work, with an emphasis on both accomplishments and future plans. Termed “Senior Boards,” this overall experience culminates with a formal presentation of approximately ten (10) minutes, in front of a representative panel. It is an exciting opportunity for all who participate, clearly underscoring the importance of celebrating four years of intensified academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular commitments. Each year, numerous parents and patrons participate in Senior Boards, to be held this year on May 19 and 20 from 1:15-3:15 p.m. Those interested in participating this year may contact the High School office at 332-6045. Thank you in advance for your interest in students and their academic accomplishments.
Classes resume Monday, April 13.
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DIANE BERGE, EDITOR I would love to hear your comments or feedback. Send to: borderitenews@blainesd.org
Bond Initiative Work Underway On behalf of the Board of Directors, the staff, and especially the students, Blaine School District would once again like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts for their overwhelming support in the February 10 Bond Initiative election. Planning is well underway, with a project manager secured, advertisement for architectural services out and the first round of bonds slated for sale by the end of May. Our patrons are reminded that the bonds will be sold in three $15 million increments, with each approximately one year apart. Full completion of all projects committed to with this measure is anticipated for the start of the 2019-20 school year. You can expect to see a more detailed summary of projected project timelines on the Blaine School District website soon. We are very excited about the range of opportunities that this measure will present for the learning needs of students at all levels of the program!
School Board Positions Open for Election
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The Blaine School District’s Board of Directors has four positions open for election on November 3, 2015. Board positions in Director Districts 1, 2, and 4 are four-year terms expiring in 2019. The position in Director District 3 is the remaining two years of a term which expires in 2017. The current Directors will hold office until December 2015 and are also eligible to run for re-election. Anyone interested in filing for the election must be a registered voter residing inside the boundaries of the Director District to be represented. District boundary maps can be found with “District Information” at www.blainesd.org. The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office can also verify a voter’s Director District. The filing period for these open positions is May 11-15, 2015. For complete instructions on filing, please visit the “Candidate Information” page linked from the Whatcom County Auditor’s website at www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor. An informational meeting will be held on April 22, 2015 from 3-4 p.m. in the District Office for anyone interested in learning more about service on your local School Board. Links to School Director candidate information can also be found at the Blaine School District website.
New State Assessments Underway This spring students in Blaine School District will be participating in the new Smarter Balanced state assessments. These assessments are designed to measure student performance relative to the new Washington State Standards (also known as Common Core State Standards) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The goal of these standards is that our students will be college and career ready by the time they graduate from high school. In Blaine School District, we emphasize effort, hard work and the importance of having a “Growth Mindset.” When it comes to state testing, our students’ mindset is very important. We want our students to work hard and persist through their testing, as we want them to persist and work hard in all their endeavors. At the same time, we want to help them understand that state tests are only one benchmark that helps paint a picture of how our students are performing. Other measures and evidence are just as important in assessing the development of our kids and our system. The transition to Smarter Balanced Assessments is happening across the state and much of the country. We recognize that it will likely take time for our schools and students to adjust to the new Smarter Balanced Assessments. Historically, when new standards are assessed, passing rates range from 20% – 50% in the first year statewide. For example, in 1997, the state’s first year with the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), passing rates were only 21-48%. The first year of implementing a new test comes with challenges. We appreciate parents’ flexibility and understanding as we learn the new tools and re-adjust our expectations.
Check out our district website! www.blainesd.org
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