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NTSB calls for better fire protection in oil trains The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for increased safety enhancements to reduce the dangers of fires in oil transport train cars. On April 6, the NTSB issued four urgent recommendations to the national Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), calling for more “robust and fire-resistant” transports for cars carrying flammable or caustic materials, such as crude oil or ethanol. The board is calling for an aggressive schedule to retrofit existing rail cars with better thermal protection and improved pressure relief devices. The NTSB found that the current fleet of DOT-111 rail cars, which are most commonly used to transport crude oil, rupture too easily when exposed to fire. The new CPC-1232, which is a retrofitted DOT-111 with a thicker shell, was also found to have unsatisfactory fire safety measures, according to the NTSB. The board’s recommendations were the end result of an investigation into a train derailment in Mount Carbon, West Virginia on February 16. A 109-car CSX Corp transport train carrying over three million gallons of crude oil derailed and exploded, burning down a house and spurring the evacuation of two nearby towns. Three other accidents this year, two in Gogoma, Ontario and one in Galena, Illinois, have added urgency to the need for increased safety measures. In 2013, a runaway oil train derailed in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, killing 47 people and destroying half the downtown. “We can’t wait a decade for safer rail cars,” said NTSB chairman Christopher Hart. “Crude oil rail traffic is increasing exponentially. The industry needs to make this issue a priority and expedite the safety enhancements, otherwise we continue to put our communities at risk.” The NTSB is recommending all DOT-111 transport cars be replaced or updated to include thermal protection systems, such as ceramic thermal blankets and increased capacity pressure release valves. Under current regulations, neither the DOT-111s nor (See NTSB, page 2)

Protect your pets from fleas this summer, page 8

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s A paraglider takes flight over Semiahmoo Bay in his powered rig. See more photos on page 10, and visit thenorthernlight.com to see a video of the power paraglider in action.

When Tom and Janet Boyhan decided to ride the Tour de Whatcom, a 105-mile community bike ride around the county, they sent letters to their friends seeking donations to the Helping Hand grant program. The program is run by the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Foundation (WCPRF) and funds parks and recreation projects in Whatcom County. Nearly everyone responded to the request, raising a total of $2,600.

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Parks district gives $30k to keep pavilion project afloat By Ian Ferguson In an emergency action, Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) commissioners agreed to give $30,000 to keep the dream of an enclosed recreation pavilion at the Blaine Community Center alive. The pavilion is a longstanding project of the Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County, the Whatcom Community Foundation, the city of Blaine and other community stakeholders who envision a recreation building on the land next to the Blaine Senior Center on H Street. The building would add programming space for the Blaine Boys

& Girls Club and be available for other recreational uses. The $30,000 commitment from the park district came at their monthly meeting April 14 when pavilion stakeholders submitted a last-minute plea for the funds. They said if they did not raise the money by this Friday, April 17, stakeholders would lose a crucial partnership with a foundation that has given $90,000 to the project and agreed to take a lead role in organizing its construction. Last summer, professional basketball player and Blaine native Luke Ridnour gave $60,000 to the project and connected its stakeholders to the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, which specializes in build-

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The money is now available in the form of grants of up to $1,000 for organizations working on recreation, parks and trail projects in Whatcom County. According to a press release, grant-eligible projects “should make a positive improvement to a park, trail or recreational opportunity and provide for community member involvement as volunteers. Projects could provide elements our cities and county parks departments might not be able to prioritize in their budgets.” The Boyhans live near Everson, but the

grants can be used anywhere in Whatcom County. Janet Boyhan said the Birch Bay and Blaine communities have numerous planned and ongoing projects that would make excellent candidates for a grant. “There are so many great parks and trail projects going on in Blaine and Birch Bay, and we’d love to support recreation in that area,” she said. “We ride our bikes there all the time.” Boyhan is on the WCPRF board, and (See Grants, page 2)

ing recreational facilities for under-served youth across the country. The pavilion is a smaller project than the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is used to building (they typically build baseball parks), so the contract stipulated that the construction timeline had to coincide with another project the foundation is building in Washington. The contract also stipulated that a certain percentage of the project’s total budget had to be in hand before breaking ground. At the time of the April 14 meeting, project supporters had raised $444,051, 72 percent of the project’s total budget of (See Pavilion, page 3)

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School sailboat project regains wind By Ian Ferguson Local volunteers recently finished building a sailboat for the Blaine school district, completing a project that began four years ago as an after-school activity. A group of middle school students started building the 10foot skiff from a kit during an after-school program in 2011, under the guidance of community volunteers Ron Snyder and Graham Hunter. The school district purchased four of the sailboat kits with federal grant money to get kids involved in outdoor recreation. Each kit cost about $1,500. The after-school program never took off, partly due to a lack of space and resources on campus, and the sailboat project was put on hold with one of the boats half finished. Snyder and Hunter recently finished the boat, assembling the rigging, varnishing and adding other finishing touches over the last several months. They gave the finished vessel back to the school district, presenting it

along with a sail to superintendent Ron Spanjer April 1. “It’s been one of those projects that goes on for a long time,” Snyder said. “A little here, a little there. A number of kids got the opportunity to help build the boat, and they got it most of the way there. We just added some finishing touches.” Hunter said the initial build lasted about five weeks with around 15 kids assembling the hull of the Union Bay skiff, which is cat-rigged with a single sail in the bow. “It was fun. I expected the kids to be partly enthused, which most of them were, but four or five of them dove into the project and really took ownership. I was impressed,” Hunter said. In addition to finishing the first boat, Snyder and Hunter have arranged for the other three kits to be assembled by students in Bellingham and Port Townsend. Once assembled, those boats will also be given back to Blaine school district. “They’re beautiful little ves-

sels,” Spanjer said. “It’s great that they are being put together and that kids are building them.” Once the school district is in possession of all four boats, it’s unclear where they will go. There is no sailing program at the school, and no space to store the boats. The first boat is currently being stored in the lobby of the school district’s administrative offices. “We’ve gotten a lot of positive comments on it,” Spanjer said. “They did a really nice job.” The boats may be sold to raise money for arts, athletics or other programs, or they may be given to other schools that have sailing programs, Spanjer said. Snyder served as a board member for Seattle’s Center for Wooden Boats, and Hunter is an education officer for the Bellingham chapter of the U.S. Sail and Power Squadron. “Graham and I volunteered because we love to teach,” Snyder said. “Our motivation was to help the kids and help the community.”

Semiahmoo Bay Regatta returns April 25 By Steve Guntli Sailors from Washington and British Columbia prepare to hoist their sails for the 17th annual Semiahmoo Bay Regatta. The regatta is a two-day racing event sponsored by the International Yacht Club (IYC) of British Columbia. The club operated out of Blaine from 1958 until 1986, when it moved across the bay to White Rock. The regatta has been an annual event since 1998; competitors use Blaine Marina as a base of operations. The regatta will begin with a skipper’s meeting at the Blaine Boating Center at 8:30 a.m. on April 25. The regatta itself is divided into two races. The first, beginning at 10 a.m. on April 25, is a distance race. Sailors will take their boats on an approximately 20-mile course, beginning in Blaine Harbor and wending around Point Roberts, Birch Point and back. The distance race has

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$562,000. “The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation needs that final $30,000 by Friday or they are walking away from the project,” said Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County CEO Heather Powell. After hearing Powell’s presentation and discussing the proposal, commissioners agreed the circumstances were urgent enough, and the potential opportunity big enough, to warrant an emergency vote to commit funds to the project. Typically an item introduced at a meeting is voted on at a later date, but BBBPRD2 commissioner Jeff Carrington pointed out the project’s stakeholders had been

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to three prior meetings before presenting the formal request. Based on that finding along with the time-sensitive request and the strength of Powell’s presentation, Carrington’s motion to hold an emergency vote passed unanimously, as did the subsequent emergency vote to commit the funds. The funds will come from the park district’s $125,000 reserve fund. The Whatcom Community Foundation agreed to cover the $30,000 until the check from BBBPRD2 is processed. The commitment also means the park district will be able to use the space for its programming needs when practical. “I see this as a win-win situation,” commissioner Doug Robertson said. “We’ve talked as a

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

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The Editor: Thank you once again to all the people who brought their “junk” so that others could find their treasure. The Blaine Community/Senior Center held its annual rummage sale this past weekend, and was able to raise about $2,300. Thank you to the staff at the center, all the volunteers without whom an event such as this could not happen, and to all the people who came to shop and walked away excited about their purchases. And finally, a thanks to Laurie Conyac, who was my “right hand man” during the week. Fundraisers such as this make it possible for our center to continue providing all kinds of activities and classes, a pool room, state-of-the-art gym and much more. Our center also provides a welcome place for many who live alone and enjoy

the company. Daily lunches are provided at a very reasonable cost. If you have not yet considered becoming a member, I highly encourage you to try it. I know you will like it! Our next big event is the annual High Tea to be held on Sunday, May 3. Tickets are $18 and are going fast. They can be purchased at the center. The event will have a silent auction, lots of good food and entertainment by the Mt. Baker Toppers. Carole Liebert, Board member, Blaine Community/Senior Center The Editor: My husband and I would like to bring attention to an extraordinary woman in our community. Her name is Brenda Gelwicks. You can find Brenda at the Birch Bay

Activity Center six days a week, where she is a Zumba and line dance instructor who also teaches pickleball to beginners. She also organizes potlucks, line dance parties and does many other things behind the scenes. Brenda is a kindhearted person who fosters a welcoming atmosphere that is light and fun. She is a talented choreographer, keeping the music and dances fresh, new and exciting. My husband and I want to thank Brenda for all of the hard work she does. The activity center and all those who attend are very blessed to have her on staff there. Paul and Susan Dean Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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The Blaine baseball team suffered a tough loss to Bellingham at home April 14. Bellingham won the Northwest Conference (NWC) matchup 4–3, building a solid lead in the first inning and carrying it through. The Borderites made a strong comeback rally in the bottom of the seventh, scoring all three of their runs at the last minute, but the Red Raiders held on for the win. “They were clearly better than us today,” said Blaine head coach Larry Hoffman. “We didn’t have much fight in us until the seventh inning.” Bellingham scored three runs in the first inning and another run in the fifth. In the seventh, the Blaine bats started connecting. Anthony Ball, Cody Gobbato and Rudy Nolasco got on base with hits. However, with two outs and the tying run on third base, Bellingham’s defense prevailed. Hoffman attributed the loss to the dominance of Bellingham pitcher Brad Johnson, who pitched the entire game. “Their guy was really good on the mound. It’s hard enough for high schoolers to adjust to two strikes in an at bat, but he threw strikes all day and kept us off balance. We got to him in the sev-

enth, but he had thrown a lot of pitches by then,” Hoffman said. Only three Blaine batters got on base in the first four innings. Blaine’s first hit came in the fifth on a single from Ball, but Johnson retired the side without giving up a run. Jonathan Starcer pitched five innings for Blaine. He threw 107 pitches for six strikeouts, five hits and four walks. Eric Davis relieved Starcer in the sixth, throwing one strikeout and one hit, and Ball pitched the seventh inning with one hit, one walk and one strikeout. Hoffman was complimentary of his team’s pitching and defense, but said the offense was lackluster until the seventh inning. “We needed to get our offense going earlier in the game,” Hoffman said. “The seventh inning made it look like a closer game than it really was, but their pitcher did a great job and we couldn’t get hits until it was too late.” Ball hit 2–3 with a RBI and a double. Gobbato hit 2–3 and Nolasco hit 1–3 with a RBI and a double. The home game was a good test between two teams that have been high in league standings through the first half of the season. With the loss, the Borderites fell to 4–2 in conference and 7–6 overall, while the Red Raiders im-

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proved to 5–1 in conference and 5–9 overall. “If we had beaten Bellingham our road to the district tournament would have been a lot easier, but we’re going to see if we can beat and claw our way there another way,” Hoffman said. Blaine needs to be in the top five for 2A NWC teams to make the district tournament, and currently sits in fifth place, but the team likely needs to win five of the next seven games to assure their spot. Relative to recent years, the team has already accomplished much this season; in the past three years the Borderites had only won three conference games, and this season they have already won four. “One of our goals is to finish above .500, because we haven’t done that in years, and another goal is to go to the district tournament,” Hoffman said. “We’re happy we’ve won a few conference games, but we’re not satisfied.” The Borderites have two upcoming away games at Sedro-Woolley Thursday, April 16 and Mount Baker Tuesday, April 21. Then they’ll take on Anacortes at home on Thursday, April 23. The Sedro-Woolley game starts at 4 p.m. and the Mount Baker game starts at 4:30 p.m.

9–5 at home. Boys Soccer 3–7–0 (0–6–0 NWC) April 8: Blaine loses to Bellingham 3–1 at home. Tennis 0–6 April 14: Blaine loses to Squalicum 5–2 away. Track and Field April 11: Birger Solberg Invitational at Bellingham. Boys finish 15 out of 24 teams. Girls finish 16 out of 24 teams.

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Errors pile up in loss to Burlington-Edison By Ian Ferguson The Blaine softball team took on the Burlington-Edison Tigers at home April 14 and lost the Northwest Conference (NWC) game 9–5. Blaine ace Lyric Berry pitched the whole game for the Borderites. “Overall she did really well,” said Blaine head coach Alisa Burk. “Unfortunately, we made quite a few errors which is what really killed us.” Berry gave up seven hits, but the defense behind her made nine errors. Burk said that’s uncharacteristic of the team. “It’s definitely the most errors we’ve had this season. We had an off day on defense,” Burk said. The Tigers scored consistently throughout the game, with runs in all but the third and fifth innings. The Borderites scored one run in the first, one in the fourth and three in the fifth. “Their pitcher wasn’t overpowering, but she was pretty solid. She had 10 strikeouts and only walked us twice. Up until

the last inning we were matching them pretty well hit-forhit,” Burk said. Hanna Kiele hit 2–4 with a run and two RBI. Riley Miller hit 2–4 with two RBI and Lexi Greguski hit 1–3 with two runs. “Overall, we battled and were able to hang in there neck and neck until the last inning,” Burk said. Blaine scored three runs in the fifth inning to take a 5–4 lead. The Tigers scored two runs in the sixth and three in the seventh to regain the lead and seal the game. With nine runs coming off only seven hits, Burk reiterated that the defensive errors were what spelled the difference. “Their lead-off hitter, for example, got on base all five times she was at bat; we committed six errors on her alone and she scored all five times she got on base,” Burk said. With the win, Burlington-Edison improved to 2–2 in league play and 4–4 overall. The Borderites fell to 1–3 in conference and 3–5 overall. In 2A, their

record puts them in fifth place behind Lynden, Anacortes, Sehome and Burlington-Edison. “I feel like from game one to this game we’ve improved tremendously,” Burk said. “We definitely have had to work a little harder this season, but I have a great group of girls with four seniors who have really led us.” Sophomore Berry has been the go-to ace this season, with wins against Squalicum and Cascade. “She has been a great ace. She’s not overpowering, but she’s crafty. She produces a lot of ground balls and easy outs,” Burk said. The Borderites will travel to Lynden Christian on Friday, April 17, then head to Cashmere for a non-league double-header on Saturday. “LC is usually a team that’s a good match for us,” Burk said. “If we come out playing Borderite softball like we know we can, I see no reason we shouldn’t come away with a win.” The Lynden Christian game begins at 4:30 p.m.

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$20 per month on average, but they can relieve a lot of problems before they begin. While topical treatments for pets usually are ineffective, treating your house with sprays or bug bombs can be a good way to keep larvae from hatching. Heartworm Heartworms are one of the most common parasites to affect dogs and cats, and while they are 100 percent preventable, they are still serious threats to your pets’ health, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Heartworm larvae are transmitted through mosquito bites, and eventually work their way to the chambers of the heart, where they can impede blood flow and cause organ damage throughout the body. In dogs, there are often no symptoms at all, so it’s important to bring your dog to the vet for frequent heartworm screenings. While it’s more common for heartworms to appear in dogs, feline heartworms can be just as devastating and usually require different methods of treatment. Cats will tend to lose weight, suffer from diarrhea and display difficulty breathing. In either case, your vet can easily and inexpensively treat the parasite.

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The Indoor Report: What to read, watch and listen to this month By Steve Guntli In this column I tend to focus on things that are a little older and under the radar, but spring is a time of rejuvenation, a season for celebrating newness. So this month, I’m going to answer the age-old question: What’s new? Book: “The Martian” By Andy Weir “The Martian” could easily have been a bleak, existential slog. The protagonist, Mark Watney, is an astronaut accidentally stranded on Mars during the first-ever manned voyage to the Red Planet. Most of the novel finds Mark hopelessly cut off from humanity, the lone living being on a hostile planet with limited resources and no hope for rescue. Most authors would use this premise as the opportunity for some serious pontificating and navel-gazing. Andy Weir turns it into a thrilling fight for survival, and a surprisingly funny comedy. Mark, a trained botanist and engineer, is endlessly resourceful and doesn’t waste time whining about his situation when he’s got to figure out how to grow potatoes on Mars or produce water out of thin air. Even better, Mark is an irrepressible dork, who peppers his musings with witty references to “The Lord of the Rings” and ’70s sitcoms. In the meantime, a small but dedicated group back at NASA scramble to try to save Mark, but find they are running short of options. “The Martian” is filled with an upbeat, goofy positivity that makes it a joy to read. Much of the novel is filled with the mind-bending real-science applications Mark uses to survive, and even if you aren’t a certified rocket scientist, you’ll marvel at Weir’s ingenuity. Movie: “It Follows” Directed by David Robert Mitchell Great horror movies are rare, but the truly transcendent ones capture our collective anxieties for posterity. For example, the best horror films of the 1950s reflected atomic-age paranoia about radiation and invasions from foreign entities; the ’70s were all about home invasions and satanic cults. “It Follows,” a contender for best horror film of the decade, comments on the fear that our mistakes can potentially haunt us forever. Jay (Maika Monroe), a beautiful but listless 21-year-old woman living with her sister and mother in a Detroit suburb, is trapped in a nightmare scenario after she sleeps with a handsome local boy. The boy was being stalked by a mysterious, invisible creature, which can only be deflected by passing the curse on to another person through sexual contact. If the new recipient fails to pass the curse along in a timely fashion, they’ll be killed and the creature will work its way back down the line. Unable to escape the slow-moving but relentless creature, Jay has to find a way to pass the curse on, but can’t recon-

cile her guilt and fear of putting another person in harm’s way. It’s early in the year, but I feel confident you won’t see a scarier movie in 2015 than the ingenious, low-key “It Follows.” Director David Robert Mitchell has a keen eye for place, and turns a benign suburb into a beautiful and quietly menacing wonderland. The titular “it” takes many forms and remains unseen to everyone but Jay and the audience, but it isn’t a flashy, noisy movie monster as much as a constant threat, slowly but inexorably following its prey. To ramp up the tension, Mitchell fills the periphery of his frames with people who could be the creature, or could just be taking a walk. Pair that with the excellent, nerve-jangling synth pop score that recalls the best slasher films of the early ’80s and you have the makings of a modern classic. Album: “New Glow” By Matt & Kim Brooklyn duo Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino have always succeeded as purveyors of pure, goofy fun. Their infectious keyboard-and-drums compositions don’t bear much philosophical weight or stand up to the harshest of scrutiny, but they so gleefully capture the sensation of

being young that it’s hard to criticize them. “New Glow,” the band’s fifth album, doesn’t deviate much from their winning formula, but the slightest tinge of maturity is creeping into their work, as the pair reflect on their real-life romance for the first time in their discography. The album’s opening track, “Hey Now,” pairs buoyant beats with lyrics like, “You make me lose my mind/But if you died I’d die right by your side.” The heartfelt “World Is Ending” portrays the conflicting emotions that accompany a particularly vicious fight, and album closer “I See Ya” is the closest the band has ever done to a ballad, sadly commenting on how hard it can be to maintain relationships when you live on the road. Just to keep things from getting too serious, though, there’s the hip-hop homage “Hoodie Up,” filled with goofy faux-swagger, and the punk rock anthem “Make A Mess,” proving that Matt & Kim will never fully grow up. Each of these titles is available through the Blaine Library, except for “It Follows,” which is showing at the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham. Check for show times at pickfordfilmcenter. org, or reserve copies at wcls.org.

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William “Bill” Louis Jones February 9, 1935 – April 6, 2015

Bill Jones, age 80 of Blaine, formerly of Lynden, passed away at his home Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born February 9, 1935 in Mattson, Mississippi to parents, Ottis Irwin and Ruth Ann (Moore) Bedwell. Bill dearly loved his family and spending time with his friends, he enjoyed the great outdoors, camping, hunting, horses and motorcycling. He is survived by his wife Lynnette Jones; sister, Cheryl and husband Bruce Bajema; daughters, Carol and husband Ken Van Ry, Tamara Carlson and Rebecca and husband Herschel Reynolds; sons, Billy Jones, Jeff Jones and wife Lori, Mike Jones and wife Jonna and Jeff Saim; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at North County Christ the King Church, 1816 18th St., Lynden, WA with Pastor Kurt Langstraat officiating. Please share your thoughts and memories on-line at www.sigsfuneralservices.com

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Emily Walsh, age 99 of Blaine passed away on April 4, 2015. A Celebration of Emily’s life will be held at Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison Ave. in Blaine at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. A reception will follow. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

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Police Reports March 24, 2:11 a.m.: In late March a couple returned to Blaine after a weekend trip to find that their home had been burglarized and used as a party house by the criminals. Blaine Police were called and initiated an investigation, and with the family’s help an inventory catalogued losses of over $2,000 in stolen, vandalized or consumed property. Officers collected evidence and identified suspects. More than 60 people have been interviewed. To date 11 teenagers from the Blaine and Birch Bay area have been arrested or referred for prosecution for felony and misdemeanor crimes committed at the home. Restitution to the victims is being sought. Some of the suspects used social media to plan the event, starting several days before the break-in. April 7, 3:30 p.m.: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) contacted Blaine Police for assistance in obtaining written statements from Blaine residents who were witness to a sexual assault in B.C. An officer contacted the people as requested, obtained written statements from them and returned this information to the RCMP unit investigating the crime. April 8, 3:04 p.m.: An officer on patrol recognized a pedestrian with an active war-

rant through Blaine Municipal Court. The officer confirmed the warrant, arrested the 22-year-old man and booked him in to jail. Jail staff requested that the officer take the man for a medical check of an injury he reportedly received some days earlier. At the hospital the staff advised it would take several hours to complete their evaluation. They were asked to notify police when the man was ready for release, and the officer returned to patrol in Blaine. When they did not hear back for some time an officer called the hospital and was advised that they did not notify police of the criminal’s release as they felt it violated privacy rules. It appears the staff gave the arrestee back his green inmate clothing to put on before he left. The court is issuing fresh warrants for the suspect on the original and new charges. April 9, 1 p.m.: A passerby called 911 to report that a group of men wearing camouflage clothing and carrying weapons were walking down H Street near Lincoln Park. An officer and Border Patrol were in the area at the time (not wearing camo) and checked the area for approximately 20 minutes without success. The caller had said the men had not been aggressive or committing

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crimes but were just an unexpected sight. Police kept an eye on the area and received no other calls. April 9, 2:43 p.m.: A man called police to report having had a confrontation with another man inside a business. He explained that about 30 minutes earlier he had a verbal dispute with a man who escalated by displaying a box cutter. The incident concluded when the reporting party mentioned to the other that he carried a concealed pistol license. After that the box cutter left on foot. Police searched the area and did not locate the other party. A report was completed pending further developments. April 10, 2:07 a.m.: A person called Blaine Police to report a large teenage drinking party where some kids were passed out and others were cavorting on a house’s roof. The suspect house was outside the city limits in a Birch Bay area development and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office was notified. They had only one deputy available and asked Blaine Police to assist. The assistance was provided. 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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Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Thursday, April 16, noon, Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Fun networking activities; bring your business cards. 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. 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. 420 Blowout: Monday, April 20, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., The Green Cloud, 1306 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Food, door prizes, specials. Info 354-8420. 420 Celebration: Monday, April 20, 3–7 p.m., Evergreen Cannabis, 922 Peace Portal Drive. Live music, food, raffles, Evergreen Bud Girls, specials. Info: 332-8922. 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 that protects the environment, supports birds and requires less maintenance. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Info: 671-3891 or sl-taylor@comcast.net. 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. LEGO Mindstorms Club: Thursday, April 23, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to program the Gripper to do awesome stuff. For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. United for National Healthcare Meeting: Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham. Conversations on the Washington state single-payer bill. Free. Info: 398-2295. Apple Blossom and Honey Bee Festival: Saturday and Sunday, April 25–26, BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian. Live music, 5k trail run, beekeeping education and demonstrations, orchard tours and honey goods for sale. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. St. Anne Altar Society Rummage Sale: Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., 604 H Street, Blaine. No early sales. Info: Neileen Dashiell, 775/8465017. Homebuyer Class: Sunday, April 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Birch Bay Tax and Accounting meeting room, 8105 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, #102. Learn how to purchase and maintain a home. Free. Refreshments provided. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Info: 558-3126. Fragile Waters Movie Screening: Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m., BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. Learn more about the state of our local orca pod and help spread awareness. Live music by Whisky Minstrels and refreshments by Bay Café. Free Pound Fit Demo Class: Monday, April 27, 4–5 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Try this new fusion of Pilates, isometric movements, plyometric and Yoga-based poses into a 45-minute, fat-burning cardio workout. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org. Birchwood Garden Club’s 23rd Annual Plant Sale: Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.–noon, Bellingham Public Library, Lower Lecture Room, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines, vegetable starts, ornamental grasses, herbs and more. Info: birchwoodgardenclub.org. Dahlia Tuber Sale: Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Peace Arch State Park, Blaine. Buy dahlia tubers and surplus plants. Info: June, 332-8221.

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. Dance Classes: Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Monday youth classes. $10 for the series. Info: 820-4349. English Conversation Class: Thursdays, 11 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn to speak English or improve your speaking skills in this fun, informal class. Free. Info: 305-3637. 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. Via’s Karaoke: Wednesday though Sunday, 9 p.m.–close, Via Birch Bay Café and Bistro, 7829 Birch Bay Drive. Info: 778-2570. Semiahmoo Men’s Club: First and third Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., Semiahmoo Resort. 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. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Blaine border agents involved in 1936 shooting posthumously honored By Steve Guntli The Washington State Attorney General’s Office will honor two border agents involved in a deadly shooting in Blaine almost 80 years after the incident. Charles Flachs and Leroy Pike will posthumously receive the Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor at a ceremony in Olympia on May 8. The two border patrol agents were working at the Pacific border crossing in 1936 when a gunfight with a Canadian gangster left Pike wounded and Flachs dead. The attorney general’s office has awarded the Medal of Honor to officers killed or wounded in the line of duty since 1994. Flachs and Pike are among 11 historical recipients of the award this year. Flachs and Pike will be mentioned at the May 8 reception, but the event will focus more on the 10 contemporary recipients of the award. A dedicated historical ceremony will be held at a later date. The Behind the Badge Foundation, which honors officers killed in the line of duty, will also honor Flachs at a ceremony on May 8. The shooting in question occurred on May 28, 1936. Flachs, an immigration inspector, and Pike, a customs inspector, were

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fication, struck the officers as suspicious. The man was actually Edward McMullen, a fugitive member of the notorious Norman “Red” Ryan gang of Ontario. Royal Canadian Mounted Police suspected McMullen in a liquor store robbery in Ontario. Ryan, fellow gang member Harry Checkley and police officer John Lewis died during the robbery. When Pike attempted to search McMullen, he pulled a

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Now – April 23

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