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By Ian Ferguson Whatcom County Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 14 to hear comments on the proposed new Whatcom County Jail. The public is invited to discuss the jail proposal and offer specific ideas for jail diversion programs.

The total project cost of the new jail and sheriff facilities is budgeted at $122.5 million. A ballot measure for a construction bond to cover the cost of the new jail will likely head to the polls in August. The proposed measure, which would require a 50 percent voter approval, calls for a 2/10 of 1 percent sales tax to pay for the construction bond.

The main reason officials have given for the new jail is overcrowding and unsafe conditions at the current facility. Current jail capacity as designed is 298 while the average daily inmate population is 403, according to a March 31 presentation by Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws.

A jail planning task force formed in 2011 recommended a facility with 500-700 beds to allow for future population growth in Whatcom County. The task force recommendation released a statement about the urgent need for the new jail: “Due to inadequate existing conditions of the physical plant, life safety concerns and overcrowding, significant and urgent improvements are needed to current adult correctional facilities, including the physical plant, programming and alternatives-to-incarceration. These changes are needed in order to provide safe and cost-effective criminal justice solutions for our community.”

The current proposal is for a new jail with 521 beds to be built on Labounty Road in Ferndale. The jail would include space for programming, medical treatment including mental health services, outdoor recreation space and special needs housing.

Louws presented the latest update on the new jail project to county council on March 31. The slideshow from that presentation can be viewed at whatcomcounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/8503.

Council meetings are held in the Whatcom County Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham. The April 14 meeting begins at 7 p.m.

s A toddler was surprised to find chocolates and other treats inside some eggs she found on the grass at Bay Horizon Park on April 5. See more Easter egg hunt photos on the back page.

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North Cascades Highway opens in record time

By Ian Ferguson The hiking, skiing and climbing season in the North Cascades mountains along Highway 20 will get off to an early start as the North Cascades Highway opened to traffic in record time due to low snowpack.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews began clearing snow March 16 and opened the gates April 3. Although communities on the east side of the highway such as Winthrop and Mazama can still be accessed from the east and south during winter months, Highway 20 provides a more direct connection

for coastal communities on the west side of the North Cascades.

“We all live up here and know it’s important for local businesses to have the highway open for Easter, the lowland fishing season and ’49er Days Festival in Winthrop,” said Don Becker, highway maintenance supervisor.

It took workers six weeks to clear the highway in 2014, but this year the clearing process took only three weeks due to low snowpack. According to the WSDOT, this year’s reopening effort was the shortest in the highway’s 42-year history.

During the few days before the opening, crews saw a foot of snowfall at some loca-

Bellingham man killed in gun accident

By Ian Ferguson Aaron Bornemann, a 23-year-old Bellingham resident, died of a gunshot wound to the head that is being investigated as an accidental death.

Bornemann was the son of Bellingham City Council member Terry Bornemann, who has served on the council for 16 years and recently announced he was running for re-election this year.

According to the Bellingham Police Department, officers and medics responded

at about 11 p.m. April 2 to a residence in the 1200 block of Grant Street in Bellingham after residents at that address called 911. Bornemann had been shot with a handgun. He was transported immediately to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and was declared dead in the early morning hours of April 3.

As a result of interviews, investigators determined that Masen Jon Potter, a 21-year-old resident of the involved house on Grant Street, had fired the handgun that caused the death of Bornemann.

tions and performed avalanche control to clear the chutes so the highway could be safely opened. After opening the highway mid-morning April 3, crews swept the entire 37-mile winter closure zone for sand, rocks and debris, cleared any snow from below avalanche chutes and applied sand or deicer as needed.

After the highway opened on Friday, scores of recreational enthusiasts took advantage of sunny weather and headed to Washington Pass for hiking and backcountry skiing. Radka Chapin, from Redmond, said skiing conditions were good in Washington Pass over the weekend, (See Hwy 20, page 8)

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Potter told investigators that he and Bornemann are friends and had been hanging out together throughout the evening. It is unclear how the handgun came to be at Potter’s home, but the men had been handling the gun together and Potter, who has experience with firearms, said he thought the gun was unloaded. The men were engaging in horseplay when Potter grabbed the handgun, pointed it at Aaron’s head, and pulled the trigger.

(See Tragedy, page 13)

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Health plan enrollment period extended With a tax penalty looming for residents who don’t have health insurance, the open enrollment period for the Washington Health Benefit Exchange has been extended to April 17.

Under the Affordable Care Act, those who aren’t covered by health insurance in 2015 will face a penalty next year through the Internal Revenue Service of $325 per individual or up to 2 percent of their income, which-

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ever is greater. The original deadline to enroll in a qualified health plan was February 15. The extension of the enrollment period in Washington allows extra time for people who weren’t aware of the tax penalty to get health insurance and avoid the penalty.

“This is the first year that residents may incur a tax penalty for not having health insurance under the Affordable Care Act,” said Richard Onizuka, CEO for the

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As of mid-February, nearly 160,000 Washington residents had signed up for a qualified health plan through the website wahealthplanfinder.org.

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tween now and April 17 can complete an application at wahealthplanfinder.org. The extension to April 17 also allows customers who have had problems with their application to resolve those problems and avoid paying a tax penalty.

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Men arrested at border after stealing statue

By Steve Guntli Two men accused of stealing a 55-pound statue from an antique store in Seattle were arrested at the Blaine border.

On March 22, Seattle police responded to a complaint by the store’s owner who, on arriving at work, saw two men loading a 2-foot-tall statue by Frederic Remington titled “Bronco Buster” into the back of a pickup truck.

He complimented the men on their good taste and then went inside to congratulate his clerk for selling the $2,500 piece. The clerk told him he hadn’t sold any statues that morning.

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The owner ran outside and was able to jot down the British Columbia license plate number of the departing truck. He then contacted the Seattle police, who relayed the information to bor-

der authorities. The men were caught trying to cross the border in Blaine later that day.

Seattle police officers are working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on the case.

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Blaine student wins state theater award B y A ly s s a P i t c h e r

s Nathan Smith, 16, won the Best Male Musical Soloist award at the Washington Thespian State Theatre Competition.

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Blaine High School junior Nathan Smith, 16, won Best Male Musical Soloist at the Washington Thespian State Theatre Competition.

The annual competition was held at Western Washington University on March 21. Smith is the first student from Blaine High School to win the competition. “I know I won’t be the last because we have lots of hidden talent at Blaine,” he said.

According to Smith, he performed in front of approximately 30 people plus judges and was scored based on a tight rubric.

Winners were chosen based on their rubric score and how memorable their performance was.

For the competition Smith performed the song, “I Know What I’m Looking For,” from the musical “Something’s Afoot.” The song is about a man who visits his dead uncle’s house in search of the uncle’s will in hopes of inheriting money, according to Smith. He finds the will but discovers he isn’t on it.

“I chose that song because I’m known for my comedic acting,” Smith said, adding it allowed him to show off both his singing and acting abilities.

Smith has performed in nine

musicals: three Blaine High School shows and six community shows. He is currently performing in the ensemble of Northwest Washington Theatre Group’s production of High School Musical.

Smith plans to continue with theater and to study it in college.

His dream is to someday perform on Broadway.

On April 24, Smith will represent Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties at the San Juan Music Association’s state solo and ensemble competition in Ellensburg, Washington. In June, he will represent Washington state at the Thespian Festival national competition in Nebraska.

Library unveils free digital content service

By Ian Ferguson The Blaine Public Library has stepped up its digital offerings with the addition of a platform to instantly download and stream movies, music and audiobooks.

Anyone with a library card in the Whatcom County Library System can now borrow movies, TV shows, albums and audiobooks through the Hoopla platform. The service is free and instantaneous.

Users can download the free Hoopla digital mobile app on Android or IOS devices, or visit

hoopladigital.com on a computer. A valid library card number is required to access the more than 700 movies, 500 TV shows, 900 albums and 1,000 audiobooks available on Hoopla.

The app allows users to download digital files to their mobile device. The downloaded files expire automatically after a set period of time. Computer users can stream the digital content, but can’t download it for future use.

“Hoopla is similar to Netflix in its setup and look, but it’s free to anyone with a library card,” said Blaine librarian Debby Farm-

er. “The nice thing is that every item is available 24/7, whether or not someone else has already checked it out. Also, you never have to worry about returning items since downloaded files expire automatically.”

Farmer said she hopes the addition of more free digital content will give area residents another reason to get a library card and take advantage of all the library has to offer.

“It provides our patrons with a whole new format to easily and conveniently check out movies, music and audiobooks,” she said.

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s Approximately 175 Blaine Elementary School fourth graders braved muddy conditions at Terrell Creek this week to work on improving area salmon habitat. Working with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) staff, students planted trees and plants that will provide shade and other benefits for the creek.

NSEA’s hands-on environmental program teaches students the basics about salmon habitat and stream ecology, while reinforcing the values of stream stewardship.

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The Northern Light • April 9 - 15, 2015

The Northern L ght Preparing for liftoff 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.

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Opinion The Editor: I just wanted to say a big thank you to Ken Hull over at Kenny’s Materials on Lincoln Road here in Blaine.

Kenny loaded my driveway with some fill back in August 2013 that was substandard, which was no fault of his. I dropped by last week to see Kenny and explained my displeasure. He brought his truck and trailer to my house, dug up the faulty product, supplied new landscape fabric and replaced the product, all at no charge.

Now that is customer service! It’s acts like this that make our community such a wonderful place to live.

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vices, etc., the opportunity to raise prices accordingly, thus basically nullifying this $5 an hour raise. But it really hurts the seniors who are living on a fixed income and darn near at poverty level before the raise.

It will just guarantee placing many of us on the poverty level for sure.

Besides, and this ought to raise a few hackles, the majority of people who work for minimum wage have no skills whatsoever and are really not qualified for such high wages. The people they work for have to train them to do the job. And truth be told, they all want the jobs and the money, but darn few really want the work.

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The Editor: Canada steps up to help again in the Middle East. The Royal Canadian Air Force accepts the Allies’ new assignment target: Syria to help defeat ISIS. Canada and the U.S.A. always work together to preserve our great democracies.

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The Editor: A recent letter to the editor described a decline in customer service at the Blaine Post Office. There certainly is no excuse for surliness from USPS employees. However, the decline in delivery performance can be directly tied to the onerous conditions imposed upon the USPS by the Bush regime, which mandated the postal service pay for assumed pension benefits 75 years into the future.

Immediately the USPS went into the red and Republicans led by Californian Daryl

The Editor: Re: $15 an hour. What that does is give all the greedy merchants, landlords, ser-

Issa began to chant for solutions, beginning with reduced staffing and closures of small office. It has now progressed to the closure of regional sorting centers such as the one in Everett.

The failure of the Obama administration to correct this insane pension funding is inexplicable and inexcusable. Our Washington state representatives are at fault too.

The Everett facility is in Rick Larsen’s district and its closure resulted in job losses and the reduction of service for Whatcom County. What did he do about it?

The reason for the Republican attack on the USPS is two-fold. The first is to weaken the postal unions; Republicans don’t care if the USPS is the largest employer of veterans, their rabid hatred of unions drives all policy. The second reason is their desire to privatize the USPS and give the business to UPS, FedEx and other private outfits.

They don’t care that the postal service is constitutionally mandated – they hate the government and the USPS by extension.

Most people don’t realize that the USPS delivers a lot of UPS and FedEx ground (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

Civic Meetings Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.

Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.

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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 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.

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(Continued from previous page) shipments. Dumping these less profitable deliveries on the USPS at a time of severe staff reductions puts nigh insurmountable demands on postal employees.

Again, there is no excuse for bad face-to-face encounters, but the public needs to understand what is being done to the USPS and who is doing it.

Anyone who cares about their postal service should contact their representatives and senators to demand the USPS be freed from the destructive pension obligations, its sorting facilities re-opened and high service standards restored. After all, it is our postal service. I know what I speak of – I hauled the mail in and out of Blaine for over 16 years and it has been sad to see what the Republicans have done to a great organization and a shame that the Democrats have turned their backs on the post office.

Mike Sennett Bellingham The Editor: In spite of Democratic protests that we Republicans don’t care about higher education, it is we who work to make it afford-

able. The state Senate Republican budget reduces college tuition by 25 percent. That budget also has cost of living adjustments for teachers, and funds all the critical services including mental health developmental disabilities.

Senator Doug Erickson, 42nd district, opposes raising any taxes during this budget period. Both Democratic and Republican budgets add $1.3 billion to public education. However, the Senate Republican budget does not raise taxes. The House Democratic budget raises taxes by $1.5 billion. If the Democrats get their way, they will establish a statewide 5 percent capital gains tax for the first time in Washington state history – a tax I’m sure you know will not be taken off the books in your grandchildren’s lifetimes. They also want to raise your B&O tax 20 percent.

Mark Nelson Bellingham The Editor: I’m all for the Gateway shipping terminal. Since the mid1950s, the industries at Cherry Point have brought us good jobs supporting hundreds of families and protected our environment.

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CITY OF BLAINE Unless noted, all meetings are held at City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000 and are open to the public.

Thursday, April 9, 7 pm Planning Commission meeting and Public Hearing (continued from March 26) Code Amendments to Title 17 regarding Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments and Signs Monday, April 13, 4:30 pm – Study Session – Shoreline Master Program 6 pm - City Council meeting and Executive Session – potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Approx. 7 pm – Executive Session – collective bargaining per RCW 42.30.140(4) Tuesday, April 14, 8 am Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee meeting Location: Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa – 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway Thursday, April 16, 9:30 am Park and Cemetery Board meeting U.S. PASSPORTS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Call (360) 332-8311 or visit our website.

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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.

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By Ian Ferguson The Blaine boys soccer team, undercut by injuries and spring break vacations, is struggling to win conference games.

The Borderites traveled to Vashon Island and won a non-conference game 4–2 on April 4, but then lost to Nooksack Valley 4–1 in a Northwest Conference game two days later.

The team is 0–5–0 in conference and 3–6–0 overall.

Head coach Gio Quesada said the limited bench has affected the team’s ability to stay strong through the second half, but the talent of the younger players has kept the team afloat.

“We’ve brought in four or five JV players and the younger guys have really stepped up in the last few games,” Quesada said. “For being a really green team and

playing with no bench, we’ve played well.”

In the Vashon Island game April 4, senior Konner Van Rijswijck led the team with two goals in the first half. Senior defender Aaron Johannesson also scored in the first half, and sophomore Kyle Sentkowski scored late in the second half. Blaine keeper Tristan Soto made 15 saves.

“It was a really physical game.

Our guys did a good job matching the intensity of the Vashon Island players,” Quesada said.

Three players missed the Vashon Island game with injuries, and another four were on spring break. The team was similarly understaffed against Nooksack Valley April 6. The Pioneers, 3–2 in league games, surged in the second half to break a 1–1 tie and overpower the Borderites.

Play was even throughout the

first half. Nooksack Valley put the first goal on the board 18 minutes in. Blaine freshman Saul Magallon answered three minutes later off a cross from fellow freshman Liam Lyons.

“Saul dribbled by one guy and scored. It was great to see a goal with two freshmen playing forward,” Quesada said.

In the second half, “a lot of our players got tired,” Quesada said. The Pioneers scored backto-back goals midway through the half and a late goal to end the game 4–1.

“Our communication was good throughout the game, especially from our seniors who really supported the younger guys,” Quesada said.

The team has a weeklong break before they head to Mount Baker on Thursday, April 16. The game begins at 4:30 p.m.

Baseball improves to 4–1 in league With wins against league Lynden Christian and league powerhouse Burlington-Edison, the Blaine baseball team is on its way to building a successful season in 2A. The Burlington-Edison Tigers were undefeated in league play when they came to Pipeline Field April 6. Blaine won the Northwest Conference (NWC) game 5–2.

Jonathan Starcer was the starting pitcher for the Borderites and allowed one run in five innings.

Blaine batters scored two runs in the second inning and three in the fourth. Cody Gobbato pitched the last two innings and allowed one run for his third save of the season. With the win, Starcer is

BHS Box Scores April 1 – 7, 2015

Softball 1–4 (1–2 NWC) April 2: Blaine loses to Nooksack Valley 4–3 away.

Baseball: 7–5 (4–1 NWC) April 4: Blaine loses to White

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“It was probably our best game yet this season,” sais Blaine head coach Larry Hoffman. “Burlington-Edison is always tough.

They’re well coached and they’re always one of the last teams in the postseason, so it felt good to get the win.”

Anthony Ball hit an RBI double in the second inning. Jared Vogee and Josh Fakkema hit back-toback doubles in the fourth.

“Starcer pitched well,” Hoffman said. “We stick him out there in the tough games and he does a nice job.”

The next day, Gobbato started on the mound in a dominant team performance against Lynden Christian. The Borderites

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April 6: Blaine defeats Burlington-Edison 5–2 at home.

April 7: Blaine defeats Lynden-Christian 11–0 away.

Boys Soccer: 3–6–0 (0–5–0 NWC) April 1: Blaine lsoes to Squalicum 2–0 at home.

won the April 7 away game 11–0 in five innings.

Gobbato shut out the Lynden Christian batters except for a bunt single in the second inning.

Jalen Kortlever led the Borderites at bat, going two for three with two RBI, two doubles and two runs. Vogee went one for two with two RBI, Fakkema hit one for three with two RBI and Ball hit two for four with an RBI. With the win at Lynden Christian, the Borderites improved to 4–1 in league games and 7–5 overall, tying Bellingham for the best record in 2A NWC. The team’s next game is at home against Bellingham Tuesday, April 14. The game begins at 4:30 p.m.

April 4: Blaine defeats Vashon Island 4–2 away.

April 6: Blaine loses to Nooksack Valley 4–1 away.

Girls Tennis: 0–6 April 1: Blaine loses to Sehome 7–0 at home.

April 2: Blaine loses to Lynden 5–2 away.

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Seniors shine at home meet

By Ian Ferguson The Blaine track and field teams celebrated senior day with a slew of winning performances at a home meet April 2.

Taking on teams from Meridian and Ferndale, the boys won four out of 17 events and the girls won nine out of 18 events. Most of those wins came from the seniors on the team.

“After the meet I asked the seniors to stand up if they came in first or second place, and nearly every senior stood up,” said head coach Carey Bacon. “The seniors really led the team at the meet, which was appropriate because it was senior day.”

Senior day is set aside for seniors to recognize their parents and thank them for years of support: driving to practice, attending games and meets and cheering on their student athletes. It’s a day to look back on seasons past and appreciate what it means to be part of a team.

For senior runner Hillary Kiele, it was a day to recognize the friendships made in her four years of high school athletics.

“I love the bond all us seniors have,” Kiele said after winning the 800m with a time of 2:25.19.

Kiele also won the 4x400m relay along with teammates Kieya Villars, Ashley Delligatti and Ariyana VanderVeen Raum. The team ran a time of 4:26.

Senior thrower Elle Moore won the shot put and discus with throws of 31 feet, 3 inches and 98 feet respectively. Senior Taylor V’Dovec cleared 4 feet, 10 inches to win the high jump and senior Olivia Adams won the pole vault, clearing 11 feet.

Adams, Villars, Delligatti and Alejandra Campos won the 4x100m relay in 52.32. Eskadar Cochran won the 100m hurdles in 20.21 and VanderVeen Raum

won the 400m with a time of 1:05.54.

“VanderVeen Raum is a freshman and she’s really small, but she’s had great success in the 400m,” Bacon said. “It’s kind of a signature event in a track meet, so it’s good to see her succeed in that.”

Bacon said he was encouraged by the strong performances of younger athletes such as Vander Veen and sophomore Cochran, but it was the seniors who carried the day.

“This group of senior girls is really leading the way and winning a lot of events,” Bacon said.

On the boys side, senior thrower Jon Fakkema led the team with wins in the shot put (43 feet, 9 inches) and discus (125 feet, 8 inches).

“Fakkema continues to have a really solid year,” Bacon said.

“He’s been working hard and we’re seeing some great results from his hard work.”

Seniors Gage Lott and Alex Gehringer took first and second in the pole vault, clearing 12 feet.

The relay team of Josh King, Dalton Muow, Tyler Luce and Collin Nielson won the 4x400 with a time of 4:02.

“We’re young in the 4x400, but we’re good. It’s a fun event and they like it, so that is a good sign for the future of the team,” Bacon said.

The boys and girls track and field teams will head to Bellingham for the Birger Solberg Invite on Saturday, April 11. A large meet hosted by Sehome and featuring teams from all divisions, the Birger Solberg should be a good test for the Borderites, Bacon said.

“It will be good for us to see how we stack up against some of the bigger teams and tougher competition,” Bacon said.

The meet begins at 10 a.m.

s Blaine senior Gage Lott soars over the 12-foot bar at a home track meet April 2. Lott and teammate Alex Gehringer both cleared 12 feet for the win.

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POUND is a new 45-minute cardio and fat-burning workout program on offer at the Birch Bay Activity Center. Like Zumba, it uses music and rhythm to get people moving.

Program manager Heidi Holmes said POUND combines yoga-based poses with strength training similar to Pilates. It is designed to work muscles in the core, legs, arms and back. Participants strike the ground with sticks to the beat of music – a motion similar to drumming.

According to Holmes, the benefits of drumming include boosting the immune system, lowering blood pressure and decreasing chronic pain, among others. Drumming is also known to help with relaxation and stress relief.

Fitness instructor Angela Biondolillo will lead a free POUND demo class on Monday, April 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, May 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Biondolillo, who had been teaching the class in Bellingham, introduced POUND to Holmes because she thought the activity center would be a good venue for it. Holmes said it is fairly new to Whatcom County, but residents have shown some interest in it.

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friendly environment that will meet everyone’s recreational and fitness needs,” Holmes said of the activity center.

A beginner line dancing class will start up at the Blaine Senior Center on Tuesday, April 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It will be held on the third Tuesday of each month. Holmes said the class will be a good introduction for people to learn the basic dance moves.

Evening yoga has been introduced at the activity center from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays.

It is aimed at individuals who work throughout the day and would enjoy a light and relaxing workout, Holmes said.

The badminton program is one that Holmes hopes to see grow this year. The program takes place at the activity center on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m.

Currently each class offered at the activity center has a good turnout, according to Holmes.

Zumba, one of the more popular classes, has 30 to 40 people in attendance at each class. Even so, as the spring season arrives, Holmes expects to see a growth in participation at the activity center. She said people are motivated to get in shape and want to take advantage of longer days.

Holmes said people should get involved with programs at the activity center because of the health and social benefits. She said exercise is important and the center is a way to meet new friends.

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By Ian Ferguson Here in the moist Pacific Northwest, slugs and snails are all over the place.

Under normal circumstances they are harmless little critters, but when it comes to gardening they become the enemy, munching on every leaf in sight. It can be tough to keep up with a fullon slug and snail infestation in your garden. Peeling them off the kale every morning only seems to yield dozens more by the afternoon.

Fortunately for you (and unfortunately for slugs and snails), these terrestrial gastropod molluscs can’t resist the taste of yeast found in beer. Take advantage of the slug’s weakness for brew to create a cheap and easy homemade trap that could save your

garden from the scourge of the slimy leaf eaters.

The idea behind the slug trap is to create a vessel full of beer that slugs and snails can get into.

Once inside, the slugs never leave because they drown in the beer.

Yogurt containers work well, as do pop bottles cut in half. Pretty much any plastic container with vertical walls and an open top will work, but ideally the container should be at least 3 inches deep.

You’ll need to create a roof for the slug trap to keep the rain out, because rainwater can dilute the beer and fill the container, allowing the slugs and snails to escape.

Yogurt lids, tin foil and plastic scraps all work as roofs. Feel free to get creative, but make sure there is a gap between the roof and the container to allow the

slugs and snails to get in.

Fill the slug trap half full with beer. Luckily, cheap beers tend to work best. Place the trap in your garden. No need to bury the container, because the slugs and snails will find their way up the sides to get to the beer.

Let the trap do its thing overnight. When you check on the trap the next morning, you’ll probably find a few dead slugs and snails inside. At least they died drunk and happy.

Dispose of the dead slugs and snails in your compost pile, refill the trap with fresh beer and replace it in your garden.

If necessary, place multiple traps throughout your garden.

With any luck, you’ll be able to save your produce this summer using the inescapable allure of beer.

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By Ian Ferguson Volunteers are needed for the annual Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) Earth Day work party at Terrell Creek in Birch Bay on Saturday, April 18.

Volunteers will plant trees native to northwest Washington along the banks of Terrell Creek. They will also remove invasive plants and spread mulch.

Free T-shirts and a free barbeque lunch sweeten the deal. The goal is to improve the habitat for spawning salmon.

Tracy Pennell is a monitoring coordinator for NSEA. She explained how planting trees and removing invasive plants near streams helps spawning salmon.

“Restoring the riparian habitat helps keep stream water clean and cold,” Pennell said. “Trees stabilize banks, shade the water, prevent erosion, add complexity to the stream when they fall down and shade out invasive plants.”

Invasive plants such as reed canary grass can grow into a stream and reduce water velocity, turning it into a murky, warm wet-

land. Salmon prefer to spawn in fast-flowing streams and rivers, Pennell said.

Terrell Creek flows roughly 5 miles from Lake Terrell to Birch Bay and passes through residential and agricultural lands along the way. The stream once supported viable runs of chum and Coho salmon, as well as coastal cutthroat and steelhead. Those populations have decreased in recent decades as water quality has declined.

For years, NSEA and other groups have worked to make Terrell Creek a healthier place for salmon. They replaced the original Lake Terrell Dam, built in the 1950s, with a modern design that allows for better water flow.

They added gravel to the streambed below the dam and graded the section to an ideal 1 percent slope. They also added timber and rock obstacles to create pools, and replaced an old culvert on a tributary stream with a fish-passable culvert.

Volunteers have planted the riparian habitat with native trees and shrubs. Finally, re-

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NSEA workers have seen some signs of success, with salmon spawning in Terrell Creek, but NSEA organizers say the process of habitat restoration in the area is ongoing. Volunteers are needed to continue the work.

The Earth Day work party is one of NSEA’s biggest volunteer days of the year.

“We do big work parties for Earth Day every year,” Pennell said. “We usually see around 200 people volunteering for our Earth Day events.”

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The work party is Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Tragedy ...

From page 1

Potter was arrested for manslaughter in the first degree, which occurs when a person recklessly causes the death of another person. Manslaughter in the first degree is a Class A felony.

According to Washington state sentencing guidelines, a person with no prior convictions or offenses convicted of manslaughter in the first degree could serve a middle range of 90 months or 7.5 years in jail.

Bellingham mayor Kelli Linville and city staff expressed their support and sadness for the Bornemann family.

“We are terribly sad about Terry and Jennifer’s tragic loss, and we will do what needs to be done to support Terry, his family and the council during this difficult time,” Linville said.

The city council’s April 6 meeting was postponed out of respect for the Bornemann family.

“This is a horrible tragedy. Out of respect for Terry and his family, we are canceling Monday’s council meeting. Please pray for him and his family,” said council president Gene Knutsen.

Letters or gifts of condolence can be sent to the Bornemann family care of Marie Marchand at the city council office at 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225 or mmmarchand@cob.org.

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The following farms currently deliver CSA shares to Blaine and Birch Bay. Most farms have flexible delivery or pick-up systems.

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ACME Farms + Kitchen ACME delivers to homes in Whatcom County. Several different types and sizes of shares can be purchased online for one-time, weekly or bi-weekly deliveries.

360/325-1903 acmefarmsandkitchen.com Growing Washington’s Local Choice Food Box A community of Washington farms participate in this CSA program together. Shares can be ordered online and picked up in both Birch Bay and Blaine. Growing Washington offers numerous types and sizes of 20-week summer season shares, as well as four-week fall season shares.

360/927-4845 growingwashington.com Bellingham Country Gardens CSA membership includes 10 weeks of garden produce delivered to you plus $75 of “Farm Credit” which can be used for U-pick strawberries, pumpkins or other vegetables at the farm on Kelly Road in Bellingham.

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OBITUARIES Helen “Joan” Green

January 14, 1931 - April 5, 2015 Helen “Joan” Green of Blaine, WA passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, at the age of 84 surrounded by loved ones; son Patrick Green, daughters Dawn (Larry) Spaur, Brenda Bastian, and granddaughters Camille Loomis and Tonya Pile. Son Sean Green and his partner Trina McCowan, Pat’s wife Si Green, husbands Matthew Pile, Brad Loomis, were unable to be present.

Joan had 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is survived by two sisters, Jackie Spencer and Joyce Eckert and numerous nieces and nephews Joan is preceded in death by grandparents Oscar and Helen Bergman, parents Harold and Iris Spencer, brother Harold Allen Spencer, father Michael Shepard, son Bobby Nick, daughter Cathy Shope, and husband Charles S. Green.

Joan was born Helen Joan Shepard to Michael and Iris Shepard in Cordova, Alaska on Jan. 14, 1931, and resided there until age 10. Joan then moved to Washington until 1963 when she moved to Oregon. In 1968 she moved to Blaine, WA where she lived with her family until the time of her death.

After two falls she was placed in Stafholt, a wonderful care center that doted over her until her death. The family would like to thank the entire staff for their excellent care and to Hospice for their support.

Joan’s love for art brought many joys through pictures she painted. She also loved refinishing furniture. She will be missed dearly but her memory will live on in her art.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Patrick and Si Green, 5202 Aldrich Rd, Bellingham.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stafholt or Whatcom Hospice.

Please share your memories of Joan at www.molesfarewelltribues.com.

Terry James Wight

May 10, 1943 - March 26, 2015 Terry James Wight, 71, of Ferndale, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26 in Blaine, WA. Born in Bellingham to Donald and Ellen Wight, he lived most of his life in Whatcom County.

Terry graduated from Bellingham High School and joined the United States Air Force soon after. He was a Medical Service Specialist during the Vietnam War stationed at Travis AFB in California. Upon leaving the USAF, he joined the Solano County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff and eventually made his way home to join the Bellingham Police Department, where he enjoyed a very successful career as a Patrolman and Homicide Detective. He was an SSG in the United States Army Reserves serving as Drill Sergeant at Vancouver Barracks.

Terry was passionate about serving his country and his community. He proudly served in many positions at the American Legion Post 86 in Blaine, WA. A great storyteller and a dependable friend with a spirited sense of humor, he was a caring and loving man with a look that could scare the most hardened criminal and make small children weak in the knees (just ask the nephews), all while he was laughing on the inside. He was a man with a sneaky side that was continually looking for the next chance to pull a prank on an unsuspecting bystander.

Terry Wight was a loving companion to Glenda Underwood, beloved father to Tracy (Steve) Smith, Tammy (David) Bond, Melanie Wight and Tim (Kelly) Jensen; an ornery yet caring brother to Gary (Marilyn) Wight, Doug (Lynn) Wight, Barbara (Pat Lipp) Wight and Steve (Carol) Wight; and a favorite yet cantankerous uncle to many. He was an inspiring grandfather to Jared, Ryan, Sydney, Carly, Lauren and Matthew, and was the proud great-grandfather to Ryder James and Landyn.

Memorial services with Military Honors for Terry will be held at the Beachwood Resort Clubhouse at 5001 Bay Rd. on Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. in Blaine. The family asks that memorial donations in lieu of flowers be made in Terry’s name to the Blaine-Peace Arch American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Dr., Blaine, WA 98230.

Ina C. Danielson

September 7, 1935 - March 30, 2015 Ina C. Danielson, age 79, passed away in Bellingham on March 30, 2015. Ina was born on September 7, 1935 in Duluth MN to Gustave and Mildred Truman. She grew up in Burlington, WA where she attended high school. Ina also attended Bellingham Technical College.

In 1952 she married Harlen Danielson, and together they had two children to whom Ina was unconditionally devoted. They were her pride and joy. Ina diligently watched over her children all of her days.

Ina enjoyed an 18 year career as a medical assistant for Dr. Eugene Fairbanks in Bellingham. Ina moved to Poulsbo, WA where she worked as the Executive Director at the ARC of Kitsap & Jefferson Counties until retirement.

Ina is preceded in death by siblings; Chuck Truman, Cheri Truman, and Jeanette Andrews. She is survived by son Bob (Patty) Danielson, daughter Lori Danielson, sister Susan Stucks, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service and reception will be held on Friday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at Moles Farewell Tributes – Greenacres, 5700 Northwest Dr, Ferndale.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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Emily Walsh, age 99 of Blaine passed away on April 4, 2015. She was born August 15, 1915 to Gestur and Herdis Stephanson in Blaine, WA. She married Bob Walsh in June of 1933, was a lifetime resident of Blaine and a member of the Unitarian Church.

Emily and Bob were founding members of the Blaine Eagles. They enjoyed music, dancing and travel, and most of all, spending time with their extended family.

Emily was proud of her Icelandic heritage and like many Icelandic women she held strong views and was not afraid to share them.

Emily was preceded in death by her husband Bob and sons Ron and Larry. She is survived by her daughter Sue (husband Harvey) St. Clair of Blaine, son Dick (wife Becky) Walsh of Mount Vernon, brother Ray, sister Laura, daughters-in-law Lois and Bernita, 10 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great-grandchildren, and many loving relatives and friends.

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The Northern Light • April 9 - 15, 2015

Coming up

Police Reports April 1, 11:56 a.m.: A homeowner mowing his front lawn came upon several used medical syringes that a passerby had apparently thrown. An officer collected the needles and disposed of them properly.

April 1, 5:25 p.m.: Blaine Police was dispatched to an elderly woman’s residence after she requested police assistance.

Officers contacted the woman and she expressed concerns about her telephone line and her medical monitoring service. The officer assisted her in testing the unit to ensure it worked properly.

April 3, 12:05 p.m.: A woman came in to the police department to report a guitar and amplifier taken from her recently deceased father’s home. Officer spoke to the people involved and determined the matter was civil. Officer informed the woman of the outcome and explained if she still strongly desired to claim ownership of the items she would need to seek a civil attorney for advice.

April 4, 7:13 a.m.: Police received a report of an ongoing reckless driving, speeding and tailgating issue on Semiahmoo Parkway. The errant driver apparently lives in the area and officers were advised to watch for the silver Mini Cooper taking big risks.

April 4, 9:56 p.m.: An officer responded to a not-in-progress domestic assault that had occurred earlier this evening.

An investigation resulted in the arrest of a 51-year-old Blaine resident. The individual was booked into jail for domestic violence assault 4.

April 5, 8:34 a.m.: Police responded to a motel for a report of a theft. They arrived and contacted the owner, who explained the previous night a group of people had attempted to steal a washer and dryer from the laundry room. The wouldbe thieves left before being identified. Officers contacted several people of interest who declined to come clean about their involvement. At the manager’s request they were given a trespass warning and left with the understanding that if they return, they will be arrested.

April 5, 8:57 a.m.: While on patrol, officers observed a vehicle that was recently reported as stolen. The vehicle was checked, found to be unoccupied with no apparent additional damage. The owner was contacted and responded to retrieve the vehicle. The vehicle was removed from computer records as stolen. No persons related to the taking of the vehicle were identified.

April 6, 4:55 p.m.: Officers

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April 7, 12:44 p.m.: A Bellingham resident came to the police department to turn in a found iPod mp3 player he found earlier in the 200 block of H Street. The officer took custody of the device and placed it into evidence for safekeeping.

April 7, 7:14 p.m.: Police were called when concerned motorists noticed an elderly and confused man walking on H Street near the cemetery. A nearby U.S. Border Patrol agent stopped and spoke with the man until a Blaine Police officer arrived. The officer called the man’s wife to come pick him up. She arrived a short time later and took her husband home to a waiting dinner.

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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NIA Dance Demonstration: Thursday, April 9, 3–4 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. NIA is a fun dynamic movement practice that incorporates the energy of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts.

Free. Info: debbiepriestess.com or 656-6416.

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. Featuring Ferndale’s Vicky Jo Bock and Everson’s Joe Hanson, plus 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. A new Bellingham group made up of 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.

Haynie Grange Breakfast: Sunday, April 12, 8 a.m.–noon, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. A big breakfast for everyone. Cost: Adults $5, kids ages 5–12 $3, under 5 are free. No one goes away hungry – seconds and more are available. Handicap accessible. Info: 305-4556.

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 chronic, serious conditions. Packages start at $149. Preregistration required. Info: 877/237-1287.

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Thursday, April 16, noon, Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Fun networking luncheon with catering by Will’O Pub. Info: birchbaychamber.com.

“Let’s Have a Ball” Toddler Play Time: Friday, April 17, 2–3:30 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.

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. No need to sign up in advance – just sign in at the blue NSEA tent.

Evergreen Cannabis 420 Celebration: Saturday through Monday, April 18–20, Evergreen Cannabis, 922 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday. Enjoy food, music, the Evergreen Bud Girls and more. Info: 332-8922.

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 share information to 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 required. Info: 671-3891.

Blaine School Board Candidate Information Session: Wednesday, April 22, 3–4 p.m., Blaine School District boardroom, 765 H Street. Learn about service on your local school board.

Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning, Zumba Step, Pickleball, line dancing and more. Visit website for days and times. Info: bbbparkandrec.org or 656-6416.

Sit and Knit: Monday and Friday, 3–5 p.m., Beach Basket Yarns and Gifts, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. Info: 371-0332.

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.

Reading Help: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G Street. Whatcom Learning Lab’s trained volunteers tutor adults and children. Adjustable fee of $2 per session. Info: 371-3978.

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.

Semiahmoo Men’s Club: First and third Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., Semiahmoo Resort. Breakfast at 8 a.m., speaker at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast $15, membership $10. Info: 778-2075.

Karaoke: Friday and Saturday nights at 9 p.m. Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045.

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Can you hear the sound of spring? Listen closely. Can you hear it? It’s the sound of people, lots and lots of people cleaning out closets, organizing spare rooms, digging to the very back of that closet where everything that doesn’t have a home seems to end up. Even the garage gets cleaned from top to bottom.

Children are going through toys they have outgrown and want someone new to play with them.

Now the question is: “What to do with all this stuff that is still in working order, but isn’t needed or wanted anymore?”

On Thursday April 9, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., most of those still-usable items will be gratefully accepted at the Blaine Senior Center. No clothing, old TVs or computers please, nor is there room to accept large furniture and appliances. However, if you have small working appliances, household electronics and all manner of other household goods, our intrepid volunteers will take them off your hands and get them ready for the garage sale of the year, which will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center.

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ter.” Don’t tell anyone you heard it from me. If you’re a member of the Blaine Senior Center and want to help with the garage sale, come in and talk to Carol Liebert, our fearless leader for the sale.

Ladies, remember when you were little and your mom or favorite aunt used to dress up in a bright spring dress with a frilly hat and beautiful white gloves to go out with her friends for lunch and conversation? We don’t see a lot of that anymore, but you can still have that experience at the Blaine Senior Center on May 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. when you attend the May Springtime High Tea. Dashing men wanting only to please you will wait on you with wonderful treats while you listen to entertainment, socialize and peruse tables of silent auction surprises.

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Gather your friends and spend some quality time together. Open seating is available at $18 each, or you can reserve a table for six and enjoy a good, old-fashioned gab-fest. Reservations are for table purchases only.

Would you like to help the Blaine Senior Center? One of our sources of income is sales from our Craft Nook. People that have sewing, crafting, painting, sculpting, woodworking or other talents donate a handcrafted item to be sold in our little store and the money earned goes to support our many projects. If you have something you would like to contribute, just bring it in to the Blaine Senior Center whenever you get the chance. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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