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By Steve Guntli Lesley Ann Villatoro, 29, who was convicted last month for driving her boyfriend to the scene of a grisly crime, was sentenced to 43 years in prison on March 24. The sentence was four years more than prosecutors were seeking. In May 2014, Villatoro drove her boyfriend, Chad Horne, 34, to a private home in Ferndale. Villatoro testified that she believed he was going to spend some time with a friend, and she was to wait in a nearby park with their twin daughters and young nephew. Horne forced his way into the home at gunpoint, attacked a 39-year-old mother of three, bound her hands with zip ties, slashed her throat and fired a single round from a .45 handgun at her. The bullet missed, and Horne fled the scene in the victim’s black Chevy Tahoe. Horne killed himself later that day after police ran the Tahoe off the road. The victim was able to make it to a neighbor’s house and survived the attack. Villatoro was found guilty of complicity in six felony charges: three counts of kidnapping in the first degree, one count of attempted murder in the first degree, one count of burglary in the first degree and one count of theft of a motor vehicle. Since a gun was used to commit each of these crimes, an additional firearms charge was tacked on to all of these. The minimum sentence for a guilty verdict with these charges would have been 30 years with no time off for good behavior, according to state law. Prosecutor Dave McEachran has said he believes another party hired Horne to commit the murder. He claimed Villatoro was in on the plan, and the couple was planning to flee together after the murder. Villatoro had purchased a duffel bag and a can of gasoline from Wal-Mart in Bellingham a few weeks before the crime. The duffel bag was used to store zip ties and weapons, and police believe the gasoline was intended to dispose of evidence after the fact. (See Trial, page 13)
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s A pair of tractor-riding chocolate bunnies await packaging at The C Shop in Birch Bay on March 30. According to co-owner Keith Alesse, farm-themed treats are selling out quickly this year.
West Drayton Harbor opens for diggers By Ian Ferguson For the first time in years, the public can now legally harvest clams, mussels and oysters in a section of western Drayton Harbor that has been closed to recreational shellfish harvesting for health reasons since 1999. The season opened April 1 and is scheduled to stay open through October 31 as long as levels of fecal coliform bacteria and shellfish biotoxins in the area remain low. For those working to improve water quality in the area, the opening is a good sign. “This is fantastic news,” said Julie Hirsch, a longtime advocate for improv-
ing local water quality. “It’s a sign that all the community efforts to fix the watershed are starting to bear fruit.” Hirsch is the president of Hirsch Consulting Services, LLC, which has worked with various agencies to improve water quality in Drayton Harbor, Semiahmoo Bay and Cain Creek since 1999. Drayton Harbor was downgraded to “prohibited” status for shellfish harvesting that year because fecal coliform bacteria counts reached unsafe levels for human contact and shellfish consumption. The land area draining into Drayton Harbor encompasses 53,102 acres of northwestern Whatcom County, including the Dakota Creek and California
Architect chosen for new high school By Ian Ferguson The Blaine school district will enter into contract negotiations with Zervas Group, the Bellingham-based architects chosen to design the new $45 million capital improvement project on the Blaine campus. The school board approved Zervas at a special board meeting March 30 after a three-week search. The district advertised a request for qualifications in Bellingham and Seattle newspapers in early March,
and seven firms responded with submissions by the March 19 deadline. Project manager Jim Kenoyer, superintendent Ron Spanjer and director of finance and operations Amber Porter reviewed the submissions, interviewed the firms and checked with references. They evaluated whether each firm had the resources and experience to take on the task, how it would handle particulars such as costs and scheduling and the relationships it had with engineering firms and
local contractors. After the review, two firms stood out: Zervas and Everett-based Dykeman. “Both firms put out terrific submittals, and both would have been well qualified, but we decided Zervas would be the best fit for our project,” Kenoyer said. One of the reasons Zervas stood out was its focus on keeping the cost of materials and supplies low, resulting in a lower (See Architect, page 3)
Creek watersheds. With so many potential sources of pollution, the process of cleaning up Drayton Harbor has been long and multi-faceted, with multiple community groups and government agencies working together. Progress came after the Blaine Public Works department made years long improvements to the municipal sewer and stormwater runoff systems, the Port of Bellingham installed pump-out facilities for boats at Blaine Harbor and the county health department worked to educate the public about septic system maintenance and healthy watershed habits. It’s been (See Shellfish, page 15)
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price per square foot, Kenoyer said. Zervas designed and built Meridian High School at a cost of $217 per square foot, which was lower than similar projects from other firms and below the budget of $240 per square foot for the Blaine project. Zervas also stood out by explaining specifically how the firm would manage the unique challenges of the project. For example, the project will require careful planning to minimize disruptions to the students, who will continue to use the campus during construction. “Zervas provided better specifics about the nuts-and-bolts of the project,” Kenoyer said. Contract negotiations with the firm will begin on Thursday, April 2. The $45 million Blaine school district capital improvement project will rebuild Blaine
High School, add to the primary school for newly mandated all-day, everyday kindergarten and complete much-needed upgrades and maintenance on the campus. In February, voters in Blaine school district approved a $45 million bond to pay for the project. The school board hired Kenoyer as the construction project manager for the capital improvement project at its March 24 meeting. Kenoyer was the school district’s facilities supervisor for
22 years until his retirement in 2014. He oversaw several major construction projects, including construction of the science building in 2013. The first phase of the project will be the construction of an addition to Blaine Primary School. Pending contract negotiations, the permitting process and contractor bids, construction at the primary school is scheduled to begin in September, with high school construction to occur in subsequent phases.
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The Northern L ght Middle school math masters 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.
s Teams from Redmond Middle School took first and second place at the eighth grade level in the 2015 State Middle School Math Championship at Blaine High School March 28. BHS student volunteer Trenton Den Hartog, l., and BHS math teacher Mike Dahl, r., pose with victorious members of the team. This the 28th year the Phillips 66 refinery in Ferndale has sponsored the statewide competition. Photo by Jeff Callender
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The Editor: We human beings have such short memories, and our need to have immediate financial gratification puts blinders on us. Hanford is one of the largest and most difficult superfund toxic cleanup sites in the United States. The leakage of radioactive and poisonous chemicals into the ground and water will go on for hundreds of years or longer. With Hanford as an example, why are we trying to create a superfund site for future generations to clean up in our own backyard? By allowing millions of tons of toxic coal to sit on our ground awaiting shipment to China and elsewhere, we will have a supersite disaster in the making. Every time it rains, poisonous chemicals will leach into the ground and eventually into our waters, both fresh and salt. It will take hundreds of years, if ever, to erase the damage this coal dump will cause to our environment. And for what; a few jobs, so a couple of corporations can get even richer, so Chinese businessmen can get wealthier selling us more junk we don’t need, so we can breath the chemicals and fumes that are carried back to us by the winds when the
Chinese burn our coal? Like I said, we human beings have such short memories, and our need for immediate gratification puts blinders on us. We at The Circle of Trees Studio and Homestead support the Lummi effort to keep coal dumps and their toxic chemical legacy out of our lands, waters and lungs forever. Ron Snyder and Cathy Taggett Blaine The Editor: I feel compelled to add my support to earlier complaints about Blaine’s post office. I have a box in a cluster box that is clearly marked, but I have found my mail left under my doormat, under my windshield wiper, laying in the mud near my front gate and even out in the street. I assume the carrier dropped the piece left in the street and neighbors who got my mail by mistake left the other pieces of mail. For a while, I wrote “wrong address” on mishandled letters and returned them to the post office. But lately, I’ve been delivering them to the rightful recipients and encouraging them to complain. What I’ve learned is that the problem is not limit-
ed to my neighborhood. Neighbors and friends all over Blaine share similar stories. I have complained about lost, returned and mishandled mail at every level of the postal service. Locally, I was told that the regular carrier was sick. That was over a year ago, but mail delivery remains as unreliable as ever. Twice in the last two months I received mail for people who don’t even live on my street. It makes me wonder who got my mail. Nationally, I was told, “morale is low” and, “new hires have lousy work ethics.” What kind of help is that? In other words, they know the service is lousy but obviously nothing is being done about it. I believe delivering mail accurately and in a timely manner is a sacred trust. Careless mishandling of mail violates that trust and borders on a criminal offence. That’s why I have joined others in sharing my experiences with the USPS Inspector General’s Office. I encourage other victims of this unacceptable service to do so here: United Continued on next page Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Blaine Parks Board: Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Officem 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org
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s Anthony Ball slides into second base under Friday night lights in a game against Highline in Seattle March 27. Blaine won 6–2. Photo by Janell Kortlever
Starcer pitches a gem for win at Nooksack By Ian Ferguson
an arm injury. Blaine batters took advantage of having a reliever on the mound who wasn’t expected to pitch, and the Borderites scored three runs in the sixth inning. In the seventh, Blaine scored two and Nooksack Valley scored one, for a final score of 6–4. Starcer hit 2–4 with a double, Rudy Nolasco hit 2–3 with two RBI and Josh Fakkema hit 1–3 with a RBI. Anthony Ball relieved Starcer in the seventh inning, pitching three strikeouts in between a walk and two hits. In his six innings pitched, Starcer threw seven strikeouts and five walks. Hoffman was complimentary of Starcer’s performance on the mound. “He threw about 100 pitches in six innings, which is about the most I’ll allow our pitchers to throw in a game. He did a great job getting himself out of some tricky situations,” Hoffman said. Starcer is 3–0 this year.
The Blaine baseball team had a busy weekend on the road, defeating Highline in Seattle and Cascade in Leavenworth before splitting outcomes in two Northwest Conference (NWC) games. The most recent game at Nooksack Valley March 31 began as a dual of aces, with Blaine’s John Starcer on the mound against Nooksack Valley’s Noah Rawls. The first run came in the third inning, when Blaine used smart execution to advance Starcer home after he hit a double. Jalen Kortlever put down a perfect sacrifice bunt, and then Jared Vogee hit a ground ball to the middle infield to get the RBI. “It was a prime example of a manufactured run,” said Blaine head coach Larry Hoffman. Nooksack Valley responded with two runs in the fifth inning to take the lead, and in the sixth inning Rawls left the game with
Prior to the Nooksack valley game, Blaine put forth a strong effort at home against Squalicum March 30, but couldn’t recover from a fifth inning onslaught froma tough NWC opponent. The score was tied at zero through four innings, with Cody Gobbato throwing strikes on the mound for Blaine. In the fifth inning, Squalicum batters found their groove and got three hits, and Gobbato tried to find the edges of the strike zone but ended up walking three more batters before the Borderites got out of the inning down by five runs. Nolasco knocked Kortlever and Vogee in for a two-run single, and Squalicum was able to tack on two more runs for a final score of 7–2. “Overall Cody (Gobbato) was really good,” Hoffman said. “He’s a senior and we expect a lot out of him. He delivered except for in (Continued on next page)
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The City of Blaine Water Division started flushing the City's water distribution system. This is accomplished by opening hydrants along the system (starting at the well fields) to move fresh water throughout the distribution system. The purpose of flushing the system is to remove any grit and debris in order to improve water quality through the distribution system. During the city flushing program city water customers may experience a temporary low water pressure and/or cloudiness when flushing is going on. The cloudiness condition (caused by air) should be only temporary, and can be cleared by running a cold water tap for a few minutes to clean and flush your service line. If the condition continues for an extended period of time please contact the Blaine Public Works. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, feel free to call Public Works at 332-8820. Leroy Dougall, Blaine Public Works.
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Softball 1-3 (1-1 NWC) March 26: Lynden 16, Blaine 1. Loss away. March 30: Blaine 13, Squalicum 3. Win at home. Baseball: 5-4 (2-1 NWC) March 26: Blaine 7, Lynden 4. Win away. March 27: Blaine 6, highline 2. Win away. March 28: Blaine 11, Cascade 7. Win away. March 30: Blaine 2, Squalicum 7. Loss at home. March 31: Blaine 6, Nooksack Valley 4. Win away. Boys Soccer: 2-4-0 (0-3-0 NWC) March 26: Sedro-Woolley 8, Blaine 0. Loss away. March 30: Lynden 5, Blaine 0. Loss at home.
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Girls Tennis: 0-4 March 26: Sedro-Woolley 6, Blaine 1. Loss away. March 27: Bellingham 6, Blaine 1. Loss away. March 30: Ferndale 6, Blaine 1. Loss away.
April 2 - 8, 2015 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) that fifth inning, and to be fair our defense didn’t help him out too much in that inning. But Squalicum is a pretty tough team and the kids battled hard. For us to be 0–0 going into the fifth inning, we felt pretty good about that,” Hoffman said. The 500-mile roadtrip to play Highline in Seattle and Cascade in Leavenworth was fun for the team, Hoffman said, especially the Highline game, which was played under the lights. Ball pitched the entire game with seven strikeouts, four hits and four walks. The final score of the non-conference, March 27 game was 6–2 Blaine. “Anytime we can take a bunch of kids from Blaine, go down to the big city and beat a big 2A school under the lights, that’s a fun game,” Hoffman said. Nolasco pitched the Cascade game March 28, with Eric Davis pitching the final two innings. Blaine hit its season high on offense: Starcer hit 4–5 with three RBI, Vogee hit 1–4 with three RBI, Kortlever hit 1–4 with two RBI and Armando Moser hit 1–2 with a RBI. “Almost everyone on the team get a hit,” Hoffman said. After an overall productive stretch early in the season, Hoffman said he’s optimistic about the team’s direction as it looks to carry momentum forward. “It’s nice to win league games. In the last two years, we had only won one league game, and we’re 2–1 in league right now. “The kids are working hard, and it’s showing up in games and paying off,” Hoffman said. Blaine’s next game is at home versus White River on Saturday, April 4. The game begins at noon.
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NEW IN APRIL! SPECIAL EVENTS! Dos and don’ts of eating for two: What to choose when you’re pregnant or nursing FREE Pound Fit Demo Class • Monday April 27 • 4-5 pm Try this new fusion of Pilates, isometric movements, plyometric and Yoga-based poses into a 45-minute, fat-burning cardio workout "Let's Have a Ball" Toddler Play Time! Friday, April 17 • 2 - 3:30 pm FREE! Kids After School Activities • M, W, F • 2:30-5:30 Spring Break • April 6, 8 & 10 • 1:30 - 5:30 Family Flag Football • Kids Volleyball Basics • Ballroom Dance Volleyball Open Gym • Open Gym Times Plus our regular classes: Zumba, Pickleball, Line Dancing & Yoga For times, locations & more info, visit: www.BlaineBirchBayParkAndRec.org Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation 7511 Gemini St., Birch Bay • 360-656-6416
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B y C h a d T h o m a s , MD P e a c e H e a lt h OB/GYN If you’re eating for two, you know a balanced diet of nutritious food is important – for your health and that of your baby. You can expect to need about 300 more calories per day than before baby came into the picture. (If you’re overweight, talk with your doctor about what’s right for you.) You’ll want to plan well so every calorie counts. Your baby will be making hormones that make you hungrier, so you’ll eat more without realizing it. The foods you eat should be high in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that will help you stay healthy and help your baby grow. When you’re pregnant, here are a few “do’s” and “don’ts” to help you get the nutrients you and your baby need. Eat every day: • Five or more servings of vegetables and fruits, which have a lot of vitamins and minerals and are a good source of fiber to help your digestive system stay on track. Some vegetables, such as broccoli, are rich in iron and can help prevent anemia. • Three servings of protein from various sources such as beans, nuts, seeds, dairy, eggs and lean meats cooked well. Protein will help you stay strong and help your baby grow. • Four servings of calcium for good bone health and growth. Milk and milk products (hard cheeses, yogurt, etc.) are great. If
you’re not a milk drinker, other sources include broccoli, kale, chickpeas, quinoa, almonds and molasses. • Plenty of water (eight 8-ounce glasses per day). Water helps your body function better. A prenatal vitamin with 400 micrograms or more of folic acid to help prevent birth defects. Limit or avoid: • Sweets. Candy and cookies are “empty” calories that do little to help you or your baby. They fill you up and spike your blood sugar, then leave you with less energy and hungry again.
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• Fish: Some is good, but avoid fish with lots of mercury: shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish. Eat up to 12 ounces of fish per week. • Caffeine. High levels of caffeine have been linked to miscarriage and stillbirths. It can also disturb your sleep and cause heartburn. Limit your intake to 200 milligrams per day (about 12 ounces of coffee). • Raw vegetable sprouts, unpasteurized soft cheeses (brie, goat, feta and blue), cold cuts and hot dogs. These can carry listeria, a type of bacteria that can cause miscarriage and other serious health problems. • Undercooked meat or eggs. These can also carry substances that are harmful to you and your baby. • Alcohol. It keeps your baby from developing normally. When nursing: If you’re nursing, carry over the good eating habits you developed during your pregnancy and continue eating fruits and vegetables, whole grain products and drinking water for milk production and energy. For the health of your baby, continue to avoid fish high in mercury and alcohol. And if your baby is fussy, you might want to limit or avoid: • Gassy foods such as broccoli, cabbage and onion • Caffeine • Cow’s milk • Chocolate • Spicy foods Interested in learning more about pregnancy? Join PeaceHealth on May 12 for Oh Baby! Planning your Pregnancy. Find registration information at peacehealth.org/baby.
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Cholesterol: no longer the bad egg for heart health By Jess Wright, R e g i s t e r e d D i e t ici a n Start cracking yolks – the egg is once again (incr)edible, and dietary cholesterol is no longer a “nutrient of concern” according to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for America set for publication later this year. For decades, Americans were told a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol would increase their risk of heart disease. The decline of the U.S. population’s health has inspired enough research to convince the agencies responsible for issuing dietary guidelines that they had it wrong. Data from the American Heart Association shows heart disease has been on the rise since the 1900s, despite the encouragement to follow a low-fat lifestyle. The transition from eggs and bacon to egg whites and oatmeal has done nothing to slow down incidence of heart disease in America. In fact, some critics of the low-fat diet suggest the lack of fat and cholesterol has made Americans fatter and sicker throughout the years. How does eating less fat make you fatter? Perhaps it would make more sense if carbohydrates were called fat because that is exactly what they become when eaten in excess. It seems reasonable to assume a plate of greasy bacon with
eggs glistening in butter could clog your arteries, but eating fat doesn’t make you fat, and eating cholesterol doesn’t cause heart attacks. High blood sugar on the other hand can increase your risk of heart attack by 300 percent. Yes, some fats are more nutritious than others, but your body depends on dietary sources of both fat and cholesterol to perform even the most basic functions of life. Because cholesterol is so essential for things like hormone regulation and synthesis of vitamin D, 75 percent of the body’s cholesterol is actually manufactured in house by the liver. The other 25 percent must be supplemented by the diet. In contrast, your body can function quite efficiently with a minimal amount of carbohydrate intake. Until recently, mainstream advice suggested Americans limit their cholesterol to less than 300 mg per day – an amount easily exceeded with two whole eggs at breakfast. Without the yolk, an egg goes from incredible to just edible, and while the cholesterol-free egg white has maintained the egg’s presence throughout the cholesterol-fearing years, the yolk is where the nutrients are. Yes, yolks are high in cholesterol, but they are packed with enough nutrients to give life to a chicken. Like the plastic eggs kids hunt
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on Easter, all the goodies are in the center. Speaking of Easter, rabbits and eggs can help us unscramble the facts on cholesterol. Which Easter basket would you give to your pet rabbit? Basket A: Eggs Basket B: Fresh carrots Basket C: Easter candy In case you didn’t choose basket B, let’s talk through why A and C aren’t the best options. Basket A: You wouldn’t give a rabbit a basket of eggs. Why? Because rabbits don’t eat eggs – they eat carrots. In the early 1900s, a group of scientists fed cholesterol (in the form of eggs) to rabbits, causing the yolkedup rabbits to show signs of heart disease. Some believe this misconception influenced the egg’s bad reputation. Basket C: Every kid’s dream – a jumbo basket of candy. Sure, the Easter bunny brings these sugary treats to your kids, but common sense tells us these goodies would make a rabbit sick. While there are probably no research studies confirming candy makes rabbits sick, there are many studies proving sugar makes you sick. All these years, Americans believed the egg caused heart disease. As it turns out, it may have been the Easter bunny all along. Feel free to email Jess Wright with questions/comments: nutritionwiser@gmail.com
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s Birch Bay resident Jackie Richardson looks on as Ingrid Enschede, m., and Emily Hagin, r., demonstrate how to set up a rain barrel during a workshop March 25.
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Rain barrel workshops held by Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD), Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) and the city of Blaine have helped hundreds of Whatcom County residents conserve water and reduce their water bills with a homemade rainwater harvesting system. A rain barrel is used for collecting and storing stormwater runoff from the roof. The water collected in a rain barrel can be used for watering gardens, shrubs and lawns, which reduces the demand on city or well water. That can be especially important during dry summer months. Held every spring for five years running, the free workshops supply participants with a 55-gallon drum, instructions and tools to set up a rain barrel at home. Held over two weekends and designed for up to 20 households at a time, the workshops have sold out every year so far.
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Ingrid Enschede, program specialist for BBWARM, and Emily Hagin, conservation program coordinator for BBWSD, ran this year’s workshop on March 25 and 28. Although creating a rainwater harvesting system may sound complicated, Hagin said it’s actually very simple. “Anyone can do it. You don’t need any specialized knowledge or complex tools,” Hagin said. A step-drill bit can make the process easier but isn’t necessary, and one is available for workshop participants to use at the BBWSD office in Birch Bay, Hagin added. Rain barrels help lessen the initial impacts of heavy rain events, reducing erosion and flooding. While one 55-gallon drum might not make a measurable difference, the collective effects of hundreds of rain barrels in a community might play a role in reducing the flooding, erosion and pollution caused by stormwater runoff from roofs. “One individual action, when multiplied, can have a big impact on the community,” Hagin said. For information about how to install your own rain barrel, go to tinyurl.com/rainbarrelworkshop.
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Rhino horn smuggler sentenced to prison By Steve Guntli A Canadian man accused of smuggling rare rhinoceros horns out of Point Roberts has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. On March 25, Xiao Ju “Tony” Guan, 39, from Richmond, B.C. faced a federal judge to receive his sentence. Guan was the subject of a lengthy sting operation as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Operation Crash program. Authorities had been monitoring Guan’s activity since March 2014. He was arrested in May 2014 and pleaded guilty in November. “Wildlife smuggling is a transnational crime that knows no borders and requires an international response,” said assistant attorney general John C. Cruden. “Cooperation between the United States and Canadian law enforcement was crucial to cracking this case.”
Guan, owner of Bao Antiques in Richmond, was arrested in New York City, along with a female accomplice who acted as his interpreter. Guan had arranged to purchase two rare black rhino horns from undercover U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents for $45,000. After making the purchase, Guan asked the agents to drive him to a nearby package delivery store so he could mail the horns to an address in Point Roberts, approximately 17 miles from his home in Canada. Guan told the agents he had accomplices in Canada who used the Point Roberts location frequently to smuggle animal parts. After Guan was arrested, Canadian authorities searched his store and seized items carved from endangered elephant ivory and coral. Nine items were determined to have been smuggled in from the United States. Some
were shipped directly to Canada and others to the Point Roberts address. In addition to the contraband animal parts, authorities found approximately 50,000 ecstasy pills. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain ordered Guan to forfeit wildlife items found during a search of his business. Calling it “a very serious offense,” Judge Swain said Guan “helped to feed a hot market for these goods” and his conduct “feeds demand for the slaughter of rare and already endangered species.” Black rhino horns have a high demand on the black market, particularly in China and Southeast Asia. Horns are used for ornamental carvings or are sold in powdered form as a cure-all. A single horn can fetch up to $25,000. Rhino are protected under International law, and under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
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Police Reports March 25, 10:41 a.m.: An adult called police to express concern about a teenager who had possibly made suicidal comments on social media. On closer review the young man’s statements online had not included specific threats of selfharm. An officer located and contacted the youth, who explained he was dramatically expressing his angst over the end of a relationship and he had no real intention of adding physical hurt to his emotional pain. The boy’s parent was contacted and advised of the call. March 25, 2:46 p.m.: A teenager bought a soft drink at a grocery store and tried to sneak out without paying for a second energy drink hidden in his jacket. The store employees were sharper than the would-be thief and intercepted him as he left with the almost stolen property. Police were called to the scene. The youth was served with a permanent no-trespass order that subjects him to criminal prosecution if he tries to enter any stores owned by the company, a high cost for the thrill of stealing a $2.70 drink. March 26, 12:37 a.m.: Snohomish County officials contacted Blaine Police to warn that a suicidal man who was possibly hostile to police had
armed himself with multiple firearms and was in the Blaine area. Officers searched for the suspect and vehicle, and shortly after midnight found the car parked in a business lot downtown. A team of Blaine officers and assisting Border Patrol agents secured the area and contacted the man inside. The 9mm handgun in his lap was secured along with the 40 rounds of ammunition and spare magazines in his pockets. Following an interview and follow-up with Snohomish County authorities the Everett resident was transported to hospital for an involuntary mental health evaluation. March 26, 8:30 p.m.: A resident on Bald Eagle Drive called police when he spotted a figure shining a flashlight around a neighbor’s home after dark. Police contacted the headlamp-wearing man as he loaded equipment into a vehicle, and learned he was a professional window washer completing his detailed contract work at the house. The officers checked the residence and confirmed that its occupants would have a crystal clear view of the fairway in the morning. March 28, 5:50 p.m.: Police interviewing a person near 6th and D Street saw and heard a man standing outside a near-
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by apartment screaming curses at someone inside. The person inside was answering in like manner and volume when the officer told the gentleman to quiet down. The shouter did, and went into the apartment at which he had been swearing. The officer finished his interview and went to the noisy unit to investigate the domestic dispute but the woman inside refused to cooperate or grant him entrance. It took a short while for backup to arrive and assist. Ultimately they ascertained that the dispute had probably not been violent and the man who had started it all had fled by jumping out a second story back window, most likely because he is wanted on active arrest warrants. April 1, 8:32 a.m.: A woman called police to report her vehicle had been stolen between 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening and 8:20 a.m. Wednesday. The owner attempted to call her son and relatives as it was April Fools’ Day, but does not think anyone would be so mean to her. The gray 1986 Honda was entered into computer records as a stolen vehicle. 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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Mingled Visions: Images from The North American Indian by Edward S. Curtis: April through May 10, Whatcom Museum, Lightcatcher, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Featuring 40 original photographs from Edward S. Curtis’ epic work. RARE (Recycled Art and Resource Expo): Friday and Saturday, April 3–4, Allied Arts gallery, 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Live performances, exhibits, lectures and classes. Info: alliedarts.org. Easter on the Farm: Saturday and Sunday, April 4–5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian. Egg hunt ($8 general admission), petting zoo, photos with the Easter bunny, scavenger trail hunt and face painting. Brunch buffet 10 a.m.–2 p.m., $18. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Discover Pass Free Day: Saturday, April 4, Washington State Parks. A Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park for “Saturday Spring Day.” Info: discoverpass.wa.gov. American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 4, noon–2 p.m., 4580 Legion Drive. Rain or shine. Free hot dog lunch for kids, adults by donation. The C Shop Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 4, 4–6 p.m., behind The C Shop, 4825 Alderson Road, Birch Bay. Free horse drawn wagon rides 3:30-6:30 p.m. For kids under 12. Info: 371-2070. Water’s Edge Church Community Easter Breakfast: Sunday, April 5, 9:30–10:15 a.m. Bay Horizon Park activity center, Birch Bay. Enjoy a delicious Easter breakfast. Bring the whole family. Info: watersedgewa.com. Easter Worship Services: For a full list, see page 2. Birch Bay Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, April 5, noon, Bay Horizon Park, Birch Bay. Bring the kids for a fun Easter Sunday egg hunt. Search for 500+ eggs. The first 150 will receive a bag of candy. Info: watersedgewa.com. Container Gardening: Wednesday, April 8, 4–6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Perfect for gardeners with space or mobility issues. Learn to choose the right containers and plants and best ways to water. Info: 305-3637. Save Birch Bay/Power Past Coal Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. Birch Bay Fire Hall, Birch Bay-Lynden Road. All are welcome. LEGO Mindstorms Club: Thursday, April 9, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. New members always welcome. For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Senior Center Rummage Sale: Saturday, April 11, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. To donate, drop off your items Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Info: 322-8040. Antiques and Collectibles Evaluation Event: Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck Street, Bellingham. Have your items evaluated – no limits. $6 per item or $15 for three. Food available for purchase. Info: 733-4030. Haynie Opry: Saturday, April 11, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Vicky Jo Bock, Joe Hanson, and Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band. Tickets $10 at the door. Info: 366-3321. Backstage at the Border Presents Woe Be Gone: Saturday, April 11, 7–9 p.m., 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. Cello (Clea Taylor), fiddle/banjo (Britt Keeton) and mandolin/guitar (Zach Bauman) playing a blend of genres from Irish to American folk music. Admission by $7 donation at the door. Info: backstageattheborder.com. Life Line Screening: Monday, April 13, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine. Learn about your risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other serious conditions. Packages start at $149. Preregistration required. Info: 877/237-1287. NSEA Earth Day Work Party: Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.–noon, Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. Plant native trees, mulch and remove blackberries along Terrell Creek. Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. No need to sign up in advance – just sign in at the blue NSEA tent. Anime Murder Mystery: Saturday, April 18, 5–7:45 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Murder, munchies and cosplay. Teens, come dressed as your favorite character. For middle and high school ages. Register early to have your character included in the mystery! Info: 305-3637. Planning for your Future – Investments and Estate Planning: Monday, April 20, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Financial advisor Monisha Brandt and estate planning attorney Karin McMichael will help you navigate through the financial planning world. Info: 305-3637. WSU Extension’s Free Gardening Green Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 21–May 7, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 221 Pacific Street, Bellingham. Learn to create a sustainable landscape. Pre-registration is required. Info: 671-3891.
Ongoing 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. Al-Anon Meetings: Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248. Alzheimer/Dementia/Memory Loss Caregiver and Care Partners Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, 1:30–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Info: 671-3316. Community Meals: Wednesdays, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street. No charge for meals; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome. 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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Pacific Arts Association announces Bruce Wolf Endowment Fund By Steve Guntli
porter of the arts,” Sandy said. “He played the piano, sang in many musicals and church choirs and always supported me onstage. I think his favorite job was driving the bus for the
Bruce Wolf had a lifelong passion for music and the arts. Now, the local arts association he founded is honoring his legacy. On March 21, the Pacific Arts Association (PAA) announced the creation of the Bruce Wolf Endowment Fund. The endowment will be used to finance projects that support the artistic community in the Blaine area, said PAA president Kitty King. Wolf was killed in a car accident on December 21 while walking his dog with his family. Bruce and Sandy Wolf cofounded the PAA more than 12 years ago, starting what is now called the Drayton Harbor Music Festival, which draws dozens of musicians and students to Blaine each year. Wolf, a retired ophthalmologist, was a Blaine City Councilmember from 2001 to 2007. After he retired, he dedicated much of his time to the arts, including helping his wife stage an upcoming musical “Marina,” which opens at the Mount Baker Theatre this May. “My husband was a great sup-
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