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SSA Marine suspends GPT environmental impact study SSA Marine, the sponsor behind the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) coal port, is suspending the environmental impact study for the project. On April 1, the company decided to halt the review on the GPT so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) can make a decision on a request from the Lummi Nation to block the permit for the project. The Lummi claim the GPT will infringe on federally protected treaties that establish the tribe’s fishing rights in the waters off Cherry Point. The USACE has yet to announce when they will make a decision on the Lummi’s claim. The Lummi lodged their complaint with the USACE in January 2015, when the Lummi Indian Business Council submitted a 97-page document asking the USACE to reject SSA Marine’s permit application. The tribe claims the terminal would intrude on federally protected fishing grounds defined by a treaty as the tribe’s “usual and accustomed” fishing areas. The Point Elliott Treaty, signed in 1855, guaranteed the Lummi fishing rights to the waters between the Fraser River and Seattle, except for Hood Canal and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The Lummi’s claim has legal precedent. In 1996, the court upheld a 1992 decision to block a 1.4-acre salmon farm on Rosario Strait. The court based their decision around the “usual and accustomed” fishing grounds established in the Point Elliott Treaty. The USACE has been conducting the environmental impact study on the proposed terminal since 2012. The study would determine the extent of the impact the terminal would have on the environment and ensure the project adhered to state environmental and emission standards. After several delays, the study was to be completed by October 2016. The terminal has been controversial since the project was first announced in the early 2000s. If built, the terminal would export nearly 50 million tons of coal to Pacific markets, primarily China. The project would cost an estimated $700 million. Opponents are concerned about the impact the terminal will have on traffic, health, safety and environmental impact both here and abroad. Supporters say the terminal would create jobs and be a boon for the local economy.

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s Wendelin Jordan of Vancouver celebrates as he crosses the finish line after running a 15k at the Birch Bay Road Race on April 2. Nearly 500 people came out to participate in the race, which included 5k, 15k and 30k courses. See more photos online at thenorthernlight.com.

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Blaine man sentenced for fatal hit and run crash By Steve Guntli A Blaine man will serve four years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run near the border crossing in January 2015. Whatcom County Superior Court Judge Charles Snyder handed down the sentence on March 30. Andrey Kirichkov, 27, will serve 48 months in prison for hit and run in a fatality accident. Kirichkov, a permanent U.S. resident who has lived here since he was 2 years old, also faces the possibility of deportation, as he is not officially a citizen. Kirichkov was driving a green 1993 Ford Ranger on January 22, 2015 at approximately 5:30 p.m. A man on a bicycle, later identified as Douglas Oliver Benton, 53, attempted to diagonally cross the busy intersection at H Street and SR-543, from the southeast corner to the northwest.

A witness, who was waiting at the stoplight in the passenger side of a southbound vehicle on SR-543, told police Benton was wearing dark clothing, no helmet and did not have proper lighting on his bike. The witness said she was able to see him thanks to two white plastic buckets Benton was carrying on his bike handles. Kirichkov drove through the intersection at a high speed and struck Benton with his truck. Witnesses say he then fled the scene, continuing north towards the border crossing and heading west on D Street. Benton died at the scene from severe chest trauma. Benton had lived in Blaine for 31 years, and worked as a commercial fisherman. He had lost his driver’s license about 10 years prior to his death Police began a street-by-street search for Kirichkov’s vehicle based on witness description. About three hours after the accident, Kirichkov returned to the scene and turned

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according to the charging papers. Leandra Matson, Benton’s sister, said while her family is relieved Kirichkov got the maximum allowable sentence for his crime, she takes little comfort in the ruling. “None of this is going to bring Doug back,” she said. Matson said she believes Kirichkov should have been tried for vehicular homicide, based on a witness’ testimony that Kirichkov drove through the intersection at a high speed. Starck Follis, the chief criminal deputy public defender, said the state never pursued a vehicular homicide charge since there was no way to measure Kirichkov’s speed at the time of the accident, and the driver had a green light and little

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time to react. Matson expressed frustration that Kirichkov wasn’t charged for driving on a suspended license, a charge the courts dropped in exchange for a guilty plea on the hitand-run charge. Matson said people have made hurtful comments to her and her family about Benton’s death, blaming him for the accident for not wearing a helmet or reflective clothing. “The blame has all been laid on Doug, and that’s not right,” she said. “[Kirichkov] should never have been there in that truck. He made a decision to get behind the wheel when he knew he wasn’t supposed to, and now my brother is dead. Doug wasn’t perfect, but he didn’t deserve this.”

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Dakota Creek Winery closing down By Steve Guntli It’s the end of the road for the Dakota Creek Winery, and owners Ken and Jill Peck are going out on a high note. The Pecks announced they are closing down the winery, located at 3575 Haynie Road, after 11 years in business. Ken said he plans to keep the winery open until the last of their stock is sold. The Pecks opened Dakota Creek Winery in 2005. Ken decided to start the business to keep him occupied after retiring from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), where he worked for 32 years. “I think I didn’t quite understand the concept of retirement,” Peck said. “I spent about a year doing all the stuff you wait for retirement for, like painting the house and cleaning the yard, and then I got bored.” Ken had been making wine for several years as a hobby, and on a whim he started researching how to run a commercial winery. By 2005, the winery was up and running. Ken worked mostly by himself until about 2009,

when Jill retired from her CBP job and joined him fulltime. Ken said the company remains profitable and isn’t going under; retiring now was always part of the plan. “When you start a business, it’s like going into Iraq: you have to have an exit strategy,” he said. Since wine making is such a time-intensive prospect, the Pecks crushed their last batch of grapes in 2012, and are currently selling the last of their 2011 and 2012 vintages. They saved their finest grapes for one last batch of wine. Aptly called “Finale,” the red wine is a blend of the best grapes from 2011 and 2012, and will serve as the winery’s swan song. The support of the local community has been essential for the winery’s success. “When we were first building our business model, we were counting on 70 percent of our sales to come from retail centers and only 30 percent from the winery,” he said. “In reality, about 95 percent of our sales have come from the winery itself, and that’s because local people come in to visit and

bring their friends.” Dakota Creek Winery will continue to operate until its stock is depleted. Ken said he has about 118 cases of wine still in stock, which he estimates will last until late May. During that time, the tasting room will still be open from 1 to 5 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday, when customers can buy bottles directly or do a tasting. Dakota Creek wine is also available through local supermarkets, such as Haggen and the Safeway on Sunset Drive in Bellingham. Ken and Jill will sell the winery and the property, but plan to remain in Blaine. In the meantime, the couple has a travel trailer and plans to take short road trips to see the country. Ken’s brother also owns a winery, Yellowstone Cellars and Winery in Billings, Montana, and Ken will take short trips out there to lend his brother some of his expertise. “It’s been such a wonderful experience,” Ken said. “We’ve really enjoyed the people, and the customers have become our friends. But it’s time to give this retirement thing another shot.”

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

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The Editor: I was so sorry to learn that Brenda Gelwicks will no longer be leading Zumba through the Birch Bay park and rec program starting April 1. I am a senior gal that has never before particularly enjoyed exercise, and I have tried many programs and classes over the years. Seldom did I find any that I stuck with longer than six months, even when I paid for a membership. However, friends introduced me to Zumba with Brenda three years ago, and I have steadily attended three times a week. While I still can’t say I love to exercise, Brenda always made it seem like you

were coming to a party! She always had a smile on her face and seemed to find joy in leading our classes. Her smile is infectious and you couldn’t help smile back. She is a gem, and I am so sorry we have lost her from the park and recreation program. I have never attended any classes where the instructor made you feel so good and happy. So many others in the class echo this sentiment as well. Her class has steadily grown in attendance over the three years that I have been attending. This is all due, primarily, to word of mouth from friend to friend. Continued on next page

Corrections: In last week’s edition, we misidentified the location for the Antiques and Evaluation Event. The event will take place at the Bellingham Senior Center at 315 Halleck Street. Richard Sturgill took the photographs of the girls from the Soshin Girl’s School Wind Orchestra. Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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We have really lost a treasure, and I just want to say a great big thank you to Brenda for all her years of leading this program. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Sheryl Jensen Blaine The Editor: There is an old saying: “If you don’t learn from your mistakes you are doomed to make them again.” The city of Blaine seems to have a council that is in that position. More than 20 years ago we had a city manager and council who were very anxious to cater to several supposed developers who proposed to develop two subdivisions east of the Vista Terrace area. This area was in Whatcom County at that time, and to make it a feasible development they would need city of Blaine services. In order to provide these services, the city council and developers went to the property owners of what is now called East Blaine and made promises of the benefits of being within the city in order to get them to join Blaine. The majority of these promises have yet to be fulfilled. The city council is seemingly again falling into the trap of putting the cart before the

horse. They have budgeted $350,000 for 2016 to extend utility service from the east end of E Street through Lincoln Park to the eastern boundary of the park. These utility services would service zero property owners at this time. Supposedly several developments are proposed, but we have all heard that story before. The installation of any services for possible future development should be borne by the developer, not financed by the taxpayers of Blaine. Even if they have developers promising to reimburse the city for this extension, the city is not a bank to be financing speculation. At least three subdivision proposals have been put forth in this area in the last 20 years, yet none have moved a shovel of dirt. “Build it and they will come” is a great catch phrase for a movie, but it doesn’t necessarily work in the real world. I would caution city council to learn from past mistakes, don’t repeat them. Do things in a common sense way: let the developers pay for infrastructure as they build outward from the existing city services. Donald Scherck Blaine The Editor: Blaine High School’s softball program would like to thank our amazing community for its

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Sports Starcer strikes out nine in Borderites’ win By Oliver Lazenby Blaine varsity baseball improved its overall record to 4–4 on Wednesday, March 30, with a 2–1 win against the Nooksack Valley Pioneers. Blaine lost a game to Nooksack Valley earlier this year 2–4. Strong defense and pitching allowed the Borderites to come out ahead in last week’s rematch, which was a pitching duel between the two team’s star pitchers: Jon Starcer for Blaine and Nooksack’s Noah Rawls. Strong defense and pitching have been key to the Borderites’ performances so far this season, but the team has struggled offensively, said head coach Larry Hoffman. Starcer threw nine strikeouts on Wednesday and walked just one batter in seven innings. “He did what I know he’s ca-

pable of doing,” Hoffman said. “I think he just got into a nice rhythm. I know that’s what he can do on a daily basis.” The first three innings passed scoreless, with both teams leaving runners on base. In the fourth inning, Nooksack first baseman Kirk Veldman hit a single to left field. With Kyle Veldman at bat, Kirk stole second base as Starcer threw a pitch into the dirt and past the catcher to the backstop. Starcer regained his composure and struck Kyle Veldman out. Nooksack senior Brady Wood then hit a short shot into left field, which allowed Kirk Veldman to score Nooksack’s only run. With two outs, Starcer checked the Nooksack runner at second base. Wood slid back to base headfirst but Blaine’s second baseman, Colby Knut-

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zen, tagged him out to end the inning. Blaine tied the score in the fourth inning thanks to a couple of Nooksack Valley errors. First, Josh Fakkema hit a ground ball that Nooksack’s third baseman bobbled. Then, Brendan Riddle hit a ground ball to second base, where Nooksack’s defense again fumbled the ball. With runners on first and second base, Nooksack pitcher Noah Rawls checked the runner with a wild throw that blew by first base and into the parking lot. Fakkema scored on the error. Starcer found his rhythm in the fifth inning, striking out all three Nooksack batters. But the Borderites failed to score in their half of the inning, leaving a runner on third base. In the sixth inning, Anthony Ball cranked a single down the first-base line, bringing Chase Abshere home for the Borderites’ winning run. “This was by far our best offensive game even though we only scored two runs,” Hoffman said. Another proud offensive moment came when freshman pinch hitter Hayden Dohner went up to bat, his first varsity at-bat, with one out and a runner on third base. Dohner eventually struck out, but not before forcing Rawls to throw him nine pitches, five of which Dohner hit into foul territory. “In the end it wasn’t what Hayden wanted it to be but it

made me smile,” Hoffman said. In their last chance at bat, Nooksack Valley rallied, hitting a double that bounced off the right field fence. With a 3–2 count and a runner on second base, Starcer struck out the next batter. In the final at-bat of the game, Ryan Gelwicks hit a ground ball down the third base line which Abshere, Blaine’s third baseman, scooped up and threw to first base, beating Gelwicks by an instant.

“It was a nice win,” Hoffman said. “Nooksack is a 1A team but when Noah pitches they’re a tough team.” On April 4, the team fell to Burlington-Edison 1–4, but rebounded the following day in a home game against Lynden Christian, winning 4–2 . The team’s next game is at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 7 against Cascade High School in Leavenworth. Their next home game is at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11 against Coupeville.

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Blaine’s track team won three out of 35 events and came in second in many others against two bigger schools in its second home meet on Thursday, March 31. “We were facing much bigger teams. Lynden and Ferndale are both quite a bit larger than us,” said head coach Carey Bacon. Nearly half the Blaine athletes are competing in track and field for their first time and Bacon saw a lot of improvement in the young team, he said. “For new athletes it is kind of a steep learning curve,” Bacon said. “There were a lot of PRs, and that’s really what you’re hoping for. We had a bunch of kids improve.” Tucker Jensen won the shot put, tossing the metal ball 43' 3". Jensen also placed second in javelin and third in discus, with throws of 150' 4" and 109' 10", respectively. Mariah Minjarez also had a big day, winning the 100-meter hurdles in 17.89 seconds and coming in second in the 300-meter hurdles in 54.41 seconds. Isaiah Russ turned in Blaine’s other winning performance, finishing the 400-meter dash in 55.37 seconds. Other notable performances include sprinter Alfonso Dermendziev’s second place finishes in both the 100-meter and the 200-meter events with times of 11.66 seconds and 23.52 seconds. Ben Fletcher came in second place in long jump, clearing 20'4.5". And Haden Anthony placed second in pole vault, sailing over an 11'6" bar. It’s too early to tell whether any Blaine athletes will make it to the state tournament, Bacon said. Last year, seven Borderite seniors made it to state, but this year’s team has

no returning state-level athletes. The young Blaine team has an uphill battle to the tournament, as the Northwest District is one of the best – if not the best – in the state, Bacon said. Both Sehome and Bellingham high schools are known for track and field prowess, Bacon said. “It’s hard to get to state and usually kids from Blaine who do are very competitive,” he said. “There are several who are going to be in the mix.” Another factor making it tough for Blaine is that only the top three athletes in the division will go to state this year. For the past several years, four division athletes qualified for the tournament. The change has to do with the number of schools in each division and could change again in the future, Bacon said. At this point in the season, Blaine athletes are still working on building fitness and improving technique. “You have to really keep the focus early on. You have to make it fun and try to keep the intensity there.” Bacon said. “Don’t get swallowed up by the stats, just keep the focus on improving.” New athletes are also learning the pace of track meets. The meets can be confusing since events often overlap and athletes are responsible for keeping track of when and where their events are. Blaine’s next track meet is the Birger Solberg Invitational, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9 at Civic Stadium in Bellingham. The invitational will include athletes from more than 15 schools, and it helps athletes prepare for the environment of bigger meets, Bacon said. Blaine’s next home meet is Senior Day on Wednesday, May 4, at Blaine High School.

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In my experience, spring is the best antidote for the wet, winter blues, and it’s here! Walk outside and you can see, smell and hear nature rejoicing. Unfortunately, not everything that reemerges with spring is welcomed with open arms – mosquitoes, garden pests, blackberry vines and weeds can undermine the stress-busting properties of gardening and landscaping. Springtime encourages outdoor activities such as gardening, which many research studies have found to reduce stress and promote positive mental health. The American Horticulture Therapy Association promotes an entire handbook dedicated to the powerful effects of gardening called “The Benefits of Gardening and Food Growing for Health and Well-Being,” which is available for free online via Google Scholar and is full of scientific information in support of this notion. Depending on your definition of what constitutes a weed, the

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dying while healthy cells remained unharmed. For centuries dandelion has been regarded for its potent healing and medicinal properties. As sources of calcium, antioxidants such as vitamin C and many minerals such as zinc, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, dandelion leaves have traditionally been dried and made into teas and tinctures that are said to improve inflammation, promote

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1.61 acres, 3-BR, 3-BA w/ privacy & room to play. Well thought out design w/ 3-BR on main. Functional & efficient floor plan w/kitchen taking center stage. Great sun w/ southerly front facing home. Enjoy being outside with fantastic gardening space, dog run, and yard.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY. Estate of JAMES A. IRWIN, Deceased. NO. 16-400815-9 SEA, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. THE ADMINISTRATOR NAMED BELOW has been appointed as the Administrator of the Separate Property of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: March 31, 2016. CHRISTOPHER IRWIN, Administrator of Separate Property. Attorneys for the Administrator: MICHAEL L. OLVER, WSBA No. 7031, HELSELL FETTERMAN LLP. Address for Mailing or Service: Safeco Plaza Building, Suite 4200, 1001 – 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98154-1154.

PUBLIC NOTICE Resort Semiahmoo Zone 3 Community Meeting A Community Meeting to present a preliminary development plan for the 19.6 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Semiahmoo Parkway and Semiahmoo Drive in Blaine Washington will be held on April 21, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Victoria Room of Resort Semiahmoo, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, Washington. The preliminary plan includes development of a park of approximately 3.4 acres; between 64 to 95 single and multi-family units in three residential phases of approximately 10.7 acres total; between 3 to 5 buildings between 5,000 sf to 40,000 sf in a commercial area of approximately 2.9 acres designed primarily for offsite, indoor storage; and a mixed use area of approximately 0.5 acres for a 1 to 3 story building of between 5,000 sf to 15,000 square feet for retail and office space and between 4 to 8 residential units. Interested parties are invited to attend and provide input on the preliminary plan.

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I’m no doctor, but I’ve seen a lot of movies, and this was a melodramatic textbook example of addiction. Addiction is a serious business, but I still felt justified in making fun of her, because she showed little indication that she was about to rub the rubber wristband on her gums. But by the time my birthday rolled around in late December, I was ready to change my tune. I’ve officially reached the age where my metabolism stops doing the heavy lifting. I’ve always straddled the line between fat and thin, but lately I’ve firmly taken up residence on one side of that line, and it isn’t the side I want to be on. I figured having a little digital motivation to get active wouldn’t kill me. I suggested this to Nicole in an offhand way while we were sitting in a restaurant; within seconds, she had ordered my tracker on her phone, with a speed that suggested she’d had the page queued up for months and was just waiting for me to say the word. Now that I’ve been using the device for a few weeks, I almost regret teasing Nicole so relentlessly for her fixation (almost). I’m officially a convert, on my way to being an addict. I get just as twitchy if I forget to wear the little bracelet. I feel unreason-

ably guilty every time I fail to meet my step goal. And when my own device started to show signs of malfunction, my brain responded in kind by basically shutting down until my replacement came in. The best and worst features of the Fitbit are the challenges. Included with the Fitbit’s companion app are a series of challenges you can issue to friends who also have the device. They range from small items like Daily Goal (basically just ensuring everyone hits their 10,000 steps), to Workweek Hustle, in which competitors try to rack up the most steps over a fiveday period. These challenges have turned me into a monster. I’ve stopped viewing my friends and family as fellow human beings, but as names on a bar graph that are constantly trying to vex me. I’m not a particularly competitive person in my day-to-day life, but something about these challenges brought out the worst in me. During one Workweek Hustle challenge, I began to view my 12-year-old niece, who would be a serious contender in any competition for sweetest human being alive, as my personal white whale. The Fitbit app requires you to check in and sync up your device to monitor your progress, and my niece had the habit of staying off the app for two or three days at a time. So

Young at Heart: April B y L o r r i e C o n ya c Our big rummage sale is Saturday, April 9, and I hope you all are able to drop by and peruse the excellent bargains. We will be there from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each year I find some treasure I just can’t resist (much to my husband’s consternation). This will be our first big event in the brand new pavilion that was added to our building. Help us make it a big success. Do you have a burning urge to learn to tap dance, or maybe brush up on those old techniques you haven’t used in years? We have a class starting on Monday, April 11 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. The cost is only $20 for members and $25 for non-members. The classes will go on for six weeks at 45 minutes per class. This is a fun way to get a little exercise and share some good-natured times with new friends. After all, who could possibly dance together and not become friends? Go to our website blaineseniorcenter.com and look at the April schedule for more information. Have you ever wanted to take a yoga class but were a little intimidated by the idea of folding yourself into a pretzel? Well, I have the perfect class for you. Starting on Thursday, April 14, you can take Gentle Yoga for Seniors at the Blaine Senior Center pavilion. Our instructor, Maureen, has been teaching yoga for over 9 years. She will teach you to breathe more fully, increase

your balance and flexibility and reduce levels of stress in your life. This class is sponsored by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District. There is a $5 drop-in fee for each class. Summer is coming and wouldn’t you like to learn how to install a rain barrel at your house? A few workshops are coming up, the first of which is Saturday, April 23 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Participants will learn how to install and maintain their own rain barrel. Space is limited to 20 households at each workshop and pre-registration is required. Each household will take home a pre-drilled 55-gallon barrel. For more information or to register call Ingrid at 7786229 or go to bbwarm.whatcomcounty.org. Ladies, get your spring hat out, dust off that frilly dress you look at longingly and put on your pretty shoes for our annual Spring Tea. Set aside Sunday, May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. In the meantime, come by the Blaine Senior Center and purchase tickets to win a raffle basket. We have a few to choose from, including an Italian basket, a Mexican basket, a spa basket and a tea/coffee basket. All include enticing gift cards that will make it worth your time to check out each basket. As always, all profits for our raffle go to support our many activities at the senior center. Blaine Senior Center is located at 763 G Street. You can call us at 360/332-8040.

I would plug away, getting my steps in and making a real play for first place, when she would sync up her device late in the game and overtake me by a few thousand steps. So I did what any normal person would do: I would scream and curse at the data on my phone, then lace up my running shoes and do a few laps around the block at one in the morning. Then I would press the little “taunt” button on my app and let a digital frowny face convey my superiority over a child I love. Maybe I was railing against her youth and athleticism, reasserting to the world that I am still young and vital and one day I will be thin, and I am the master of time, tide and destiny. Maybe I was just being a jerk. While the Fitbit has been encouraging more activity, I’m not convinced that this is healthy behavior. I’m trying to use the device more moderately now. I hit my step count more often than not but I’m not participating in challenges every day. A lot of that may have to do with the fact that my friends and family are no longer accepting my invitations to compete, but who’s to say. Sometimes, I’ll glance at that little strap on my wrist and think of just how satisfying it would be if it would shake and light up and tell me I did a good job, and I start to salivate ever so slightly. My preciousssss …

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August 31, 1935 - March 25, 2016 Andy, as he was known to family and friends, was born to James and Laura Hattery in Webb City, Missouri on Aug. 31, 1935. He passed after a short illness on March 25, 2016. After a “Tom Sawyer” boyhood in Missouri, Andy served in the USAF for 4 years. He received an associates degree from North Idaho Junior College and attended the University of Idaho for a year. In 1959 he married the love of his life, Leona. They had five children: James, Denise, Christopher, Melanie, and Andrea. In 1961, Andy started his career in the INS. This career lasted over 30 years and took Andy and his family from one end of America to the other. He ended as port director for immigration at the Peace Arch. Upon retirement, Andy worked as an immigration consultant. Always an avid reader, Andy began to write in his last years, finishing two books about his childhood and his career. He is survived by his children James Hattery, Melanie (Hattery) Haines, Andrea Hattery, and Kevin Haines; his grandchildren Mitchell and Julia Moquin (to whom he was their beloved “Papa”); his sister Clair Casale & brother Gibson Hattery; and by many friends. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. A funeral mass was held Wednesday, April 6 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Blaine. Please share your memories of Andy at www.molesfarewelltributes.com

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Police Reports March 30, 3:26 p.m.: Police responded to reports from a Border Patrol agent and passing citizens about a one-car collision on D street at the truck route overpass. The driver and lone occupant of the car had been weaving erratically for some blocks before crashing into an overpass guardrail. Investigation at the scene and at hospital found evidence that the woman had been driving under the influence of alcohol. After being evaluated for her injuries she was arrested and booked in to jail. March 31, 11:24 a.m.: Police attempted to contact a vehicle that had committed a traffic violation but the driver refused to stop and fled onto the freeway southbound. After a 2-mile pursuit the violator stopped and was taken in to custody by officers. After processing the motorist was booked into jail for felony eluding, and the vehicle was impounded. April 1, 9:25 p.m.: Police responded to a Blaine residence and served a man there with a no contact order, which had been issued by the Superior Court in Skagit County. The officers also collected several firearms and bladed weapons as instructed by the same court order, and placed them into safekeeping pending further direction from the court.

April 1, 9:41 p.m.: A resident called 911 when someone started banging on her front door late at night. The suspects were no longer at the house when police arrived about three minutes later. The victim’s property was checked and found to be secure. Other homeowners in the area were contacted and the area was patrolled. An officer located and contacted four teenagers on Mitchell Street a couple of blocks from the scene and they admitted to the trespass and harassment. Each was transported to his home and turned over to a parent. April 3, 4:28 a.m.: Police responded to a fight in progress near H Street and Peace Portal Drive. The arriving officers detained two combatants and determined which man was the primary aggressor. Following the investigation the 38-yearold Blaine resident was arrested, cited and released with a mandatory court date. April 3, 7:40 p.m.: A woman attempting to enter the U.S. from Canada aboard an Amtrak train was found to have a felony warrant outstanding for her arrest. The warrant was confirmed and she was booked into jail. Her excess property was placed into safekeeping at the Blaine Police Department due to restrictions at Whatcom County Jail.

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44. Dusk to dawn 46. Undertake, with “out” 47. At the same time 50. “Wheels” 51. A harpoon 55. Opinions contrary to religious beliefs 60. Aggregate 61. Egg cells 62. An instant 64. Favorite 65. Carry away, in a way 66. Search for water 67. “... ___ he drove out of sight” 68. Taste, e.g. 69. Foot pads

6. Physics units 7. Ashtabula’s lake 8. Type of raincoat 9. Physical alterations 10. Dagger handle 11. Face-to-face exam 12. Contradict 14. Old person 18. Accumulation of fluids 22. Character 24. Focal point 27. Belong 28. Red cosmetics 29. ___ probandi 30. Earned 31. At one time, at one time 32. Disorder 33. Fungal spore sacs 34. Course 38. Booze 40. Young pigs 43. Corrective lenses 45. Went bad 48. Big hit 49. TV shows imitating reality 52. Plains Indian 53. Artist Max 54. Advises 55. Word before and after “against” 56. “... happily ___ after” 57. Miles per hour, e.g. 58. Brio 59. Takes a seat 63. Golf ball support

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April 4, 8:38 p.m.: Police investigated information about a party involving minors drinking alcohol at a residence. They discovered six underaged people at the house who were in possession of alcohol and/or marijuana. All of them were detained on site and their parents notified to respond to collect their children. The juvenile who brought the alcohol to the party was identified and arrested for furnishing alcohol to minors in addition to possession charges. One minor was arrested for possession of marijuana. April 6, 10 a.m.: A court officer relayed information to patrol officer that a person who had a suspended driver’s license was leaving court and possibly would be driving away. As the officer was arriving in the area and staged to make sure the person was not driving, they observed the person get in their car and drive off. The officer stopped the vehicle and arrested the person for driving with license suspended. The person was cited and released pending a court hearing. The vehicle was legally parked and the person was allowed to wait for a licensed driver. 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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Weather Precipitation: During the period of March 29 to April 4, .89 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 14.21 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 71.3°F on March 22, with a low of 36.7°F on March 28. Average temperature for the week was 52.7°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Pacific Arts Association Armchair Auction: Through April 30. Online auction benefits the Drayton Harbor Music Festival and Camp. Info: 32auctions.com/DHMF2016. Spring Break School’s Out Fun: Through Saturday, April 9, Whatcom Museum, Bellingham. Spring bird fling and art adventures for kids. Info: whatcommusum.org/learn/camps. Live Music at The Beach at Birch Bay: Friday–Sunday, April 8–10, 3–6 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay. Friday, JP Falcon; Saturday, Silver City Band; and Sunday, Andy Koch. Free. Huge Rummage Sale: Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Blaine Pavilion, 763 G Street. Come find valuable treasures! To donate, drop your items at the Blaine Pavilion through Thursday, April 7, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network Volunteer Training: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. Train to become a volunteer marine mammal stranding responder. Registration required. Cost: $25. Info: wmmsn.org or 389-7011. Press Here: Spring Into Health with Acupressure: Saturday, April 9, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Explore various acupressure points that can be easily accessed to promote the flow of energy to improve health and vitality with certified acupressurist Maureen Kelly. Info: 305-3637. Haynie Opry: Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Ferndale’s Bob Storms and the Dixieland All Stars perform and hosted by Matt Audettte and the Circle of Friends Band. Tickets $10 at the door. Info: 366-3321. Backstage @ the Border presents: Cathy Mason, Kelley Porter and Susan Thomson: Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. $7 donation at the door. Beginning Tap Dance Class: Monday, April 11, 10:30–11:15 a.m., Blaine Senior Center. Have fun and get in shape. Tap shoes required for this sixweek class. Cost: $20 for senior center members, $25 non-members. Info: 332-8040. US Citizenship Class: Mondays, April 11–May 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Prepare for your citizenship interview and study U.S. history and government for the examination. Five free classes taught in English, and ELL students are welcome! Register online at wcls. org, or contact the library at 305-3637. Registration is required and class size is limited. Teen Tuesdays – Gaming: Tuesday, April 12, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Play Magic the Gathering, board games, Wii games and more. For grades 6–12. Info: 305-3637. Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network Volunteer Training: Tuesday, April 12, 6–9 p.m., Beach Store Cafe on Lummi Island. Train to become a volunteer marine mammal stranding responder. Registration required. Cost: $25. Info: wmmsn.org or 389-7011. Wednesday Lunchtime Music: Wednesday, April 13, noon–1 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street. Come enjoy our live piano performance by Sylvia Bos. Free and open to all ages. Lunch is available at the Firehall Café. Container Gardening: Wednesday, April 13, 4–6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Are space or mobility issues preventing you from gardening? Discover an “out of the ground and into the box” introduction to container gardening. A Blaine CORE program. Info: 332-7435. Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, April 14, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to program motion and color sensors on the robots and see what happens! For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Introduction to Tai Chi for Health: Thursdays, April 14–May 5, Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Instructed by Kelly Hong-Williams, certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor. Cost: $25. Info: bbbparkandrec. com. Northwest Wine Encounter: Friday, April 15–Sunday, April 17, Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine. Winemakers from DeLille Cellars, Col Solare, Betz Family Winery, and Dobbes Family Estate will be in attendance to pour some of their feature wines and host wine tasting seminars throughout the weekend. Info: semiahmoo.com. Computer Basics Part One: Friday, April 15, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. This two-part class will teach you how to set up your Window’s desktop, and manage files and folders for maximum efficiency. Utilize external storage devices, back up files and more. Part two on Friday, April 22. Registration is required and limited to the first nine. Register online at WCLS.org or with the library, 305-3637. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, April 16, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. pancakes, waffles or French toast plus scrambled eggs and sausage, coffee/tea and orange juice. This month you can also choose biscuits and gravy. Adults $6, children under 12 $4. Ferndale Cherry Blossom Festival: Saturday, April 16, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Hanadori Trail and Pioneer Pavilion, Ferndale. A celebration of Japanese music, dance and art. Free. Info: cityofferndale.org/cherryblossomfest. Vermiculture/Composting: Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. to noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Become a worm wrangler! You’ll also learn the basics of food waste recycling. Info: 332-7435. Chili Feed and Spring Sale: Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Ferndale and Lynden. Serving chili, cornbread and hot dogs at Portal Way Farm and Garden, 6100 Portal Way (Exit 263) Ferndale, and chili and cornbread at Lynden Farm and Garden, 309 Walnut Street, Lynden. Info: 384-3688. Kombucha and Fermentation: Saturday, April 16, 1 to 3 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Back by popular demand! Sample this popular bubbly fermented beverage, and make some to take home with you. A Blaine CORE program. Info: 332-7435. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Past Week’s

Jackpots! APRIL 2ND BELLINGHAM, WA $21,600 WICKED WINNINGS II

31ST

MARCH BELLINGHAM, WA $17,585.42 MEGA MELTDOWN

MARCH 28TH BURNABY, BC $10,000

APRIL 1ST FERNDALE, WA

EAGLE’S HERITAGE

TRIPLE FORTUNE DRAGON

MARCH 28TH BELLINGHAM, WA $9,000

MARCH 24TH BLAINE, WA

Jackpot Winners

This Past Week

$10,966.18

WICKED WINNINGS II

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MARCH 29TH BELLINGHAM, WA $10,000

APRIL 2ND SEATTLE, WA

$5,000

FREEDOM PAYS

GOLDEN EAGLE

MARCH 31ST BELLINGHAM, WA $4,732

APRIL 2ND FERNDALE, WA

TRIPLE FORTUNE DRAGON

TOTAL MELTDOWN

MARCH 31ST BELLINGHAM, WA $4,725

APRIL 3RD ABBOTSFORD, BC

$12,129

$5,355

FREEDOM PAYS

WILD PANDA

MARCH 31ST FERNDALE, WA $5,940

APRIL 3RD BELLINGHAM, WA

TRIPLE FORTUNE DRAGON

214

$13,368

APRIL 1ST FERNDALE, WA $4,300 EAGLE’S HERITAGE

$10,000

EAGLE’S HERITAGE

The Northern Light • April 7 - 13, 2016

Birch Bay & Blaine offers much more for much less! Can’t find it in Bellingham? Look north!

Take an aerial tour of each community @ MikeKent.com BIRCH BAY VILLAGE

BIRCH BAY VILLAGE

8130 Kitamat • $179,900

5556 Salish • $198,000

8201 Chilliwack • $359,000

8250 Chilliwack • $265,000

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Affordable & Serviced Building Lots Birch Bay Village • Salish Breeze • Semiahmoo Plus many more to choose from!

Salish Breeze Lots:

8235 Sehome • $252,900

5563 Haida Way • $708,000

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5764 Nakat • $725,000

5176 Hazel • $185,000

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• 5331 Coastal Loop ................................................... $72,500 • 6978 Ocean Mist Drive ........................................... $72,500 • 5460 Beach Rock Loop ........................................... $75,000 • 6925 Ocean Mist Drive ............................................ $77,500 • 5374 Coastal Loop .................................................. $80,000 • 5417 Ocean Mist Loop ........................................... $82,500 • 5330 Coastal Loop .................................................. $85,000

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• XX Albert Avenue ................................................... $50,000 • XX Blaine Rd. .......................................................... $65,000 • XX E. & Jerome St. .................................................. $71,500 • XXXX Blaine Rd. ................................................... $107,000 • Harvey & Pipeline Rd. .......................................... $145,000 • XX Albert Avenue ................................................. $150,000 • 4205 Arnie Rd. ...................................................... $365,000

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• Lot 27 Salish Rd. ..................................................... $39,500 • Lot 9 Cowichan Rd. ................................................ $65,000 • Lot 18 Salish Rd. ..................................................... $68,000 • Lot 1 Chinook Way ................................................. $75,000 • Lot 86 Quinault Rd. ................................................ $79,000 • Lot 39 Salish Rd. ..................................................... $79,500 • Lot 26 Chehalis Rd. ................................................ $85,000 • Lot 45 Tsawwassen Loop ........................................ $85,000 • Lot 67 Niska Rd. ...................................................... $88,000 • Lot 11 Cowichan Rd. .............................................. $88,700 • Lot 80 Chilliwack Rd. ............................................. $99,700 • Lot 41 Chehalis Place ............................................ $110,000

Birch Bay Lots: • 149 Lillian Way ....................................................... $35,000 • Birch Bay Drive ..................................................... $128,000

Semiahmoo Lots: Terrell Creek Landing 3 units • $104,000-$119,000

638 Peace Portal Way Lease $9/s.f.

• Oertel Drive ........................................................... $215,000 • Lot 9 Canvasback Rd. ........................................... $149,000 • 8848 Bald Eagle Dr. .............................................. $135,000

Mike Kent

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Real Estate Specialist 8105 Birch Bay Square Street • I-5 Exit 270 • Birch Bay, WA 98230

360.527.8901 mike@mikekent.com

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360.815.3898

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