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s Bruce Ansell, r., presented a check for $2,000 to the Blaine Food Bank on April 19. Ansell raised the money through his nonprofit organization, Unwined Barrels of Hope. Ansell and his wife, Mary, re-purpose wine casks into furniture and household items and donate 100 percent of the proceeds to charity. Ansell donated the money on behalf of Ken and Jill Peck, the owners of Dakota Creek Winery, who donated casks from their final batch of wine to Unwined Barrels of Hope.
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New BPRI study shows suffering internet sales By Steve Guntli A new study released by the Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) at Western Washington University found year-over-year sales from online retailers has slowed significantly since 2010. Online sales is one of the largest economic drivers for border towns like Blaine and Sumas. Canadians from the lower Fraser Valley will of-
ten order items from American sites such as Amazon.com, and have them shipped to post office boxes near the border to save on shipping costs and sales tax. According to the BRPI study, Blaine and Sumas experienced record-high booms in online sales between 2000 and 2010, but the rates of increase have steadily declined. In 2013, online sales were up 27 percent from the previous year. For the one-year period between 2013 and 2014, however, sales were up
Blaine man hit by car in Mount Vernon By Steve Guntli A Blaine man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after he was struck by a car in Mount Vernon. According to the Washington State Patrol, Trelawney Babcock, 48, was walking along Highway 536 in Mount Vernon at
10:40 p.m. on April 14 in the eastbound lane when he was struck by Elizabeth Kay Rogers, 44, of Mount Vernon, who was driving a silver 2002 Toyota Avalon. According to state troopers, Babcock was wearing dark clothing at the time of the accident. Babcock was taken to Harborview,
where his condition has been listed as serious. Rogers, who was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, was released from the scene and suffered no injuries. According to WSP, no drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash, and no criminal charges have been placed.
by only 3 percent. According to the study, the downturn in online shopping could have a disproportionate impact on border communities when compared with retail centers such as Bellingham. The study’s authors believe traffic through the Cascade Gateway will continue to decline, as numbers have been on a downturn in conjunction with the declining value of the Canadian dollar. Read the full study at bit.ly/25usO5x.
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Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies used deadly force after two dogs attacked them during an investigation in Custer. At 8:20 a.m. on April 14, deputies Steve Harris and Bill Roosma responded to a domestic violence call from a home in the 1100 block of Birch Bay-Lynden Road. The suspect in the assault, Chuck Wyatt, 40, was wanted on probable cause for assault in the fourth degree and for tampering with the reporting of domestic violence. According to the call the deputies received, Wyatt allegedly committed the assault at a house on Harksell Road, and then got a ride back to the Birch Bay-Lynden Road address. On arrival, the deputies approached the residence and saw a lone male in the backyard with two pit bulls. When Harris called out to the man, the dogs charged at the deputies in an aggressive manner. Harris attempted to use a Taser to subdue the dogs, but they closed the distance too fast. One dog began jumping at Harris and chewing on his firearm holster. Roosma called out from an adjoining property to get the dogs’ attention, and the animals turned and charged at him. Harris called to the man in the yard to control his dogs, but the man ignored the request and walked into the house. The dogs continued to attack Roosma, growing more aggressive and leaping at the deputy. Finally, Roosma fired one shot from his sidearm, as one pit bull was approximately four feet away. The dog, named Kane, was struck in the jaw. The male tenant, Toby Carlson, took Kane to the nearby Kulshan Veterinary Hospital, where he died. The other dog, named Jackson, was not harmed in the incident. The dogs’ owner, Jacquie Lea Johnson, 37, was identified at the scene. Johnson was having breakfast and left Carlson in charge of watching the dogs. Johnson told deputies the dogs had been pepper sprayed and abused in the past and did not like people in uniforms. Wyatt was not found at the location, and probable cause remains open for his arrest.
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Blessing of the Fleet honors fishers and supporters B y G a ry D u n s t e r On December 28, 2015, the Blaine Fisherman’s Memorial Committee lost its longest-tenured member, Jan Hrutfiord. She was not only a cornerstone of the committee but also a great ambassador for the fishing community. This year’s Blessing of the Fleet ceremony will pay tribute to her legacy. The 31st annual Blessing of the Fleet will be held at the Blaine Boating Center on Sunday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. This event has taken place every year since 1985, when the Fisherman’s Memorial Committee was formed. It honors not only those that have been lost at sea, but also those that have passed away since the last blessing. Those who have been lost at sea will have their names engraved on a memorial plaque, which is mounted next to the harbor office building and is open for viewing year round. For each person that has been lost, attendees will place a flower in a wreath. The wreath will then be taken out to sea on the Plover ferry and set free to honor all those we have lost on the waters. After the wreath is released, clergy will bless the boats and crewmembers who will be fishing in Washington, Oregon, California and Alaska this upcoming season. Because of the generous donations that have been made to the Fisherman’s Memorial Fund over the years, we have been able to offer a $500 scholarship to a Blaine High School senior with roots in the local fishing industry. This year we are only able to do $400. This has been our way of giving back to the community. Our hope is that we will be able to continue in the future. The Blessing of the Fleet ceremony is usually well attended by members of the public and local and state officials. For the fourth year, Selena Rogers-Pai will perform a song at the Blessing. Rogers-Pai is a graduate from Blaine High School and a past scholarship recipient. The Blaine High School choir, led by choir director
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Letters The Editor: I sent a March 16, 2016 letter to the House Committee on Ethics, asking for an investigation into Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke. My letter was in response to Zinke’s March 15, 2016 letter to acting inspector general of the DOD Glenn Fine, in which the congressman calls for an investigation of USACE Colonel John G. Buck, relating to the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) project proposed in Whatcom County. Zinke provided no evidence to support the claims he made against Colonel Buck. In my letter to the house committee, I said I believe that Congressman Zinke has violated the U.S. House of Representatives Code of Official Conduct, Rule XXIII “Code of Official Conduct.” I said I also suspect that Congressman Zinke is potentially in breach of United States Code, Title 18-Crimes and Criminal Procedure, Part I-Crimes, Chapter 47-Fraud and False Statements, Section 1001, letter (a), numbers (1), (2), and (3). Zinke’s actions (outlined in my letter) cause me to believe he intentionally misrepresented facts to the inspector general of the DOD, and to the public at large, for the benefit of the companies and organizations involved in, and/or which have direct or indirect financial interests in the proposed GPT project, some of which are generous contributors to Zinke’s election campaign. I also believe Congressman Zinke has intentionally been misleading the public and
our U.S. government to make it appear as though the Crow Nation has a present real ownership stake in Pacific International Terminals (PIT)/GPT, in an effort to influence governmental entities and the public regarding the permitting phase of the GPT project. Zinke’s March 15, 2016 press release stated: “The Crow have invested in this terminal [GPT] so they can export their vast coal reserves to Pacific Rim markets…” Zinke’s press release also stated: “The GPT, which is owned in-part by the Crow Nation of Southeast Montana…” It’s my understanding that the Crow Tribe currently does not have any official ownership investment stake with PIT/GPT. The Crow Tribe has an option to secure 5 percent of Cloud Peak’s 49 percent stake in PIT/GPT. That option has not been exercised. Sandy Robson Blaine The Editor: The current controversy over redistricting, eliciting comments made by some of our county councilmembers begs me to inquire; what is your mind upon free government? Responsible governance in a free Republic should be concerned with upholding the rights of the people – all the people. Demonizing and marginalizing a sizable minority of the people you are entrusted and empowered to legislate for is antithetical to the American ideals of self government. Celebrating diversity in a pluralistic society
is laudable, unless, of course, my ideas and values are too diverse, putting me outside the pale of acceptable diversity. The American political experience is based upon no concept of “left” or “right,” but upon a balanced center – upon the will of the majority with the rights of the minority held inviolate. If we now have a majority of county councilmembers whose foundational political precepts are to gain and keep power to control the people whom they despise; to suppress their rights and even the legitimacy to exercise and express their freedom of conscience, then what happens to justice? To equality? To fairness? What becomes of freedom? If I govern myself, that is self-government. I have no moral right to govern another person to their detriment and without their consent. This is, or was, our leading principle – the anchor of American political practice. If we do not jealously guard the rights of all, then Continued on next page
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Birch Bay author releases book about her struggle with lupus By Steve Guntli Julie Hanft was a normal, active teenager, but after a lupus diagnosis derailed her life, she had to learn how to live with the debilitating disease. “Rising Above the Pain” is Hanft’s account of her struggle with the disease, how it has affected her day-to-day life and the coping mechanisms she’s discovered to help her get by. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that can cause painful rashes, organ failure and arthritic joints. Hanft has an advanced form of the disease, which has left her in a wheelchair. “Rising Above the Pain” details her struggles with the disease, from the time she first became sick at 17 to finally receiving the proper diagnosis more than a decade later. Hanft is originally from California but has lived in Birch Bay with her husband for the past 23 years. She’s been writing since she was 16, but the physical toll her disease took on her kept her from writing a book like she always wanted to. Hanft initially started writing “Rising Above the Pain” out of frustration. Desperate to let off some steam, she started writing long emails to her pastor, who gave her a venue to speak candidly about her condition. Eventually, she decided to channel
those frustrations into a book. “Five years ago, I was on death’s door,” she said. “I was on oxygen 24 hours a day, I was in constant pain and I was heavy from all the steroid treatments they had me taking. Finally I just decided if I was going to die I was going to do it on my terms, so I quit most of my medications. Since going off the meds, I’ve lost more than 100 pounds and gotten off the oxygen tank for good.” Once her condition started to improve, she began to get out into the world again, to travel and reunite with friends. Unfortunately, a recent car crash has made another blow to her health, and set back her recovery. Still, Hanft is staying positive. “It’s a very hard disease, but it used to be a lot harder,” she said. “Researchers are making strides every day. I’m still staying positive and I’m hopeful I’ll recover enough to live my life.” Hanft will be signing books at the Bellingham Barnes & Noble from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Half of all proceeds from book sales between now and May 31 will go towards the Lupus Foundation of Washington State, which serves more than 58,000 Washington residents with lupus. “Rising Above the Pain” is available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million and Mascot Books.
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the rights of none are safeguarded. Mark Aaron Aamot Custer The Editor: I am writing this letter to help my sister-in-law, Leandra, raise money to buy a memorial sign to be placed on the truck route where her brother, my ex-husband, Doug Benton (aka Damn-it Dougie) was hit and killed on his bicycle. As most of you already know a young man was driving on a suspended license and he hit and killed Doug when he crossed the
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By Oliver Lazenby The Borderites’ varsity softball team had a big inning late in the game but ultimately lost 9–6 against Bellingham on April 19 at Bellingham High School. The Borderites’ overall record is 6–7 and they have won three out of six conference games. Blaine faced Bellingham’s star pitcher Eliza Rossman, who threw 12 strikeouts in the game. “She’s one of the fastest pitchers we’ve seen all season,” said Blaine head coach Alisa Burk. “She throws it hard.” Bellingham got off to an early lead, loading the bases in the third inning and scoring two runs on a walk and a sacrifice fly ball. Blaine’s bats didn’t start connecting with the ball until the fifth inning, after Rossman started showing some signs of weakness and threw several pitches
into the dirt. Alyssa Starcer drove in Blaine’s first run of the game in the fifth inning with an RBI. Bellingham answered by scoring two more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, bringing the score to 4–1. Blaine responded with a big inning in the sixth, starting when Josie Deming hit a deep drive to right field. Deming slid into third base and scored on an error when Bellingham’s third baseman missed the throw. Blaine scored three more runs before the end of the inning. The team’s most productive hitters were Riley Miller, who went 1–2 with an RBI; Daphne Pugh went 1–2 with a walk and an RBI, Starcer went 2–3 with a double and an RBI and Josie Deming went 1–3 with a triple. Blaine’s defense – which got out of some jams with a double play in the second inning and
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several catches on the run in the outfield – was nearly flawless through the first five innings. In the sixth, Bellingham scored five runs thanks to back-to-back doubles and a couple of defensive errors. Blaine scored another run in the seventh inning and got a couple hits, but it wasn’t enough. “We definitely didn’t give up,” Burk said about the game. “We stuck in there and everyone played well together.” The Borderites have had an outstanding season compared to last year, when they won just two conference games. But Burk is striving for more wins. “Our record is not exactly where we want it to be,” she said. “We’ve played some pretty tough teams and lost some close games.” The Borderites’ next game is at home against Sedro-Woolley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21.
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The Borderites soccer team beat Mount Baker 4–0 on Saturday, April 16, for it’s first win of the season. Zack Oakley, Gavin McPhail, Matt Bowyer and Nicholas Wheaton scored goals for the Borderites. Mount Baker beat Blaine 2–1 in a match earlier this season. The key to the Borderites strong performance this time was a team effort, a crisp passing game and
strong defense, said head coach Gio Quesada. “The kids played for a win right from the beginning,” Quesada said. “It was a special game. I saw everybody work together right from the beginning.” Also this week the Borderites played undefeated Sehome High School, the division’s top team. The Blaine team held its own but lost 4–0 in that game, which was on Tuesday, April 19. Blaine pressured Sehome
through the first half, holding the league leaders to just one goal thanks to strong efforts from Blaine defenders including Garrett Adams, who moved up to varsity after starting the season on the JV squad. The Borderites record is now 1–9–2. The team’s next game is 4 p.m. on Friday, April 22 at Anacortes High School. They next play at Pipeline Field at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25 against La Conner.
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ingham 4–2 away. April 14: Borderites beat Sedro-Woolley 6–2 at home. April 19: Borderites beat Mount Baker 20–1. Girls Tennis: 1–8 April 13: Borderites lost to Squalicum 7–0 at home. April 18: Borderites lost to Sedro-Woolley 7–0 at home. Boys Soccer: 1–9–2 (1–6–1
NWC) April 12: Borderites beat Mount Baker 4–0 at home. April 19: Borderites lost to Sehome 4–0 at home. Track and Field: April 14: Borderite boys finished third out of four teams at Bellingham. Girls finished fourth out of four. April 16: Eason InvitationalBos finished 21 out of 37 teams. Girls did not compete.
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The new Primary School Addition is on track for substantial completion in mid-May. Over the summer months, the smaller playshed will be converted into a new music room, the main play shed will be enclosed, and the roof on the existing structure will be replaced. The Design Development phase at Blaine High School is nearing completion and the overall project will be out to bid late in May. The Board of Directors will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. on April 21 to review, with the architect, the final design for the project. Interested patrons of the District are encouraged to attend this work session. Construction on the first of three phases will start by mid-summer.
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2016-17 School Year Calendar Set The Blaine School District Board of Directors has approved the base calendar for the 2016-17 school year. School will start on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, with the final day of school set for Thursday, June 15, 2017. Winter break will run from December 19, 2016, through January 2, 2017. Spring Break will take place from April 3-7, 2017. The full calendar can be accessed at the Blaine School District website at www.blainesd.org. Late Start Days and Teacher-Parent Conference Days will be added following the May 23 Board meeting.
Senior Boards Approaching Once again this Spring, Blaine High School graduating seniors will have an opportunity to present their Senior Culminating Project work to members of the staff and the community. Senior Boards are scheduled for the afternoons of May 24 and May 25. If you have an interest in taking part in this exciting process, please contact Cindi McDonald at Blaine High School (332-6045). We are very proud of these students and their accomplishments across four years of education at the High School level. This is our collective opportunity to celebrate their success!
The Board of Directors has scheduled a Budget work session for Monday, April 25 to review both anticipated revenue projections and expenditure priorities for the 2016-17 program year. Staff, parents and patrons are invited to join the discussion with the School Board at this work session, which will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the District Board Room.
Blaine Teachers Are Appreciated! May 2-6 is Teacher Appreciation Week We would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding certificated instructional staff in the Blaine School District. Our teachers provide opportunities for students to connect with the world around them, develop basic skills for success in life and work, experience the realization of high expectations and the fulfillment of steps toward achievable goals. We applaud our certificated staff for the incredible work that they do with students from our collective communities.
Late Start Activities Culminating For the second consecutive year, the Blaine School District has facilitated a total of nine (9) late start mornings for the purpose of assuring that teachers and support staff have an opportunity to work collectively and collaboratively with a number of new and evolving program expectations. For the current school year, these two hour adjustments to the student day have resulted in continued training on new curriculum standards, the adoption of new instructional materials, and the use of student performance data to inform adjustment to instructional practice. As we prepare for the 2016-17 school year, these needs are only becoming more numerous and complex. In addition to initiating an expanded Kindergarten Program, and integrating new technology at all levels of the program, we will be considering options for enhancing learning opportunities for highly capable students. All of these initiatives command added collaboration and training time for staff. The Board of Directors will be reviewing the proposed 2016-17 Late Start Schedule at the May meeting. We anticipate posting the approved schedule to the web site in early June.
Kindergarten Registration Continues Next year will launch our initial transition into providing a full day of instruction for all students in Kindergarten. Registration for new kindergarteners began on March 10 and we currently have approximately 105 students enrolled for the 2016-17 school year. Families who have yet to register their child are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. The earlier that we can get the process underway, the smoother the transition will be for students, families and staff in September. Should you have questions specific to the registration process, please contact the Blaine Primary School Office at 332-1300.
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Sea breezes and perfect sun at Bay Rim. Oak #6 is remodeled with water view. Granite, stainless, brushed nickel, jetted tub. Bay Rim on five acres, including private water front beach, private pool, and acres of private trails.
Partial water views & waterfront on Terrell Creek. Near amenities & state park. Only 8 Seaside Cottages & they don’t come up for sale often. Spinnaker #7 is bright w/ a definite coastal flair! 2-BR, 1-BA w/loft & great room concept.
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Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, April 8 - April 17 April 8, 2:42 a.m.: Traffic stop on Birch By Drive. Blaine man, 29, arrested for operating with a suspended license third degree. April 8, 10:10 a.m.: Suspicious person cold call on Loft Lane. April 8, 10:24 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Loft Lane. April 9, 9:42 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Salish Lane. April 9, 10:18 a.m.: Death investigation on West Road. April 9, 12:04 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on West Road. April 9, 12:44 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 9, 5:20 p.m.: Alarm audible on Shintaffer Road. April 9, 5:53 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Birch Bay Drive. April 9, 6:15 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Beach Way Drive. April 9, 7:33 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on West Road. April 9, 10 p.m.: Noise on Beach Way Drive. April 9, 10:04 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay Drive. April 9, 11:37 p.m.: Domestic physical on Richmond Park Road. April 10, 2:49 a.m.: Missing person on Helweg Road. April 10, 12:23 p.m.: Assist
citizen on Lora Lane. April 10, 4:28 p.m.: Trespass cold call on Alderson Road. April 10, 5:24 p.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 10, 6:36 p.m.: Traffic stop on Gemini Street and Titan Terrace. Bellingham resident, 55, cited for resisting arrest, possession of stolen property third degree, operating without a license third degree and failing to stop and give information. April 10, 6:36 p.m.: Serve warrant on Gemini Street and Titan Terrace. April 10, 10:15 p.m.: Noise on Blaine Road. April 11, 10:20 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Harborview Road. April 11, 3:07 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Birch BayLynden Road. April 11, 3:20 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident nonblocking, non-injury on Loomis Trail Road. Blaine resident, 19, cited for driving with wheels off the roadway. April 11, 5:59 p.m.: Civil problem on Valley View Road. April 11, 7:10 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on First Street. April 11, 8:39 p.m.: Barking dog on Alder Street. April 11, 9:52 p.m.:
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size of the head of a pin, and can be easy to miss. One of the telltale signs of a flea infestation is “flea dirt,” a dark substance that will start showing up in your pet’s fur. Flea dirt (actually feces and undigested blood) can be distinguished from regular dirt by taking a sample, placing it on a paper towel and running it under water. If the towel turns red, you’ve got fleas. Ticks are also common. Ticks are larger than fleas, and tend to burrow under the skin to feed on blood. They are more common farther inland, where the land is drier, and are especially common in tall grass. Unlike fleas, ticks are pretty indiscriminate about who or what they chew on, so it’s just as likely for a pet to be infested as its owner. If left untreated, ticks
Suspicious vehicle on Gemini Street. April 11, 10:35 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on West Badger Road. April 12, 4:24 a.m.: Drunk on Drayton Harbor Road. April 12, 4:54 a.m.: Serve warrant on Drayton Harbor Road. Blaine woman, 28, arrested for driving under the influence. April 12, 10:26 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Gemini Street. April 12, 11:10 a.m.: Security check on Alderson Road. April 12, 11:57 a.m.: Traffic stop on Grandview Road. April 12, 12:10 p.m.: Overdose on Birch Bay Drive. April 12, 12:55 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Drive. April 12, 3:10 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Harborview Road. April 12, 3:47 p.m.: Suspicious person cold call on Main Street. April 12, 4:56 p.m.: Attempted suicide on Valley View Road. April 13, 1:23 a.m.: Burglary on Holeman Avenue. Blaine woman, 25, arrested for theft second degree, burglary residential and malicious mischief second degree. April 13, 8:27 a.m.: Mental on Salish Lane.
can cause serious illnesses, such as Lyme disease. Check with your vet Your first step should always be contacting your veterinarian. Some pet owners go straight for the store-brand flea treatments without confirming how their pet will react to the medication. Some pets are hypersensitive to fleabites and require a prescription-strength treatment. The vet can also help you sort out which treatments work and which do not. Early and simple treatments Flea collars are cheap, easily accessible and can be effective means of preventing infestation. But it’s worth noting that flea collars don’t kill fleas that are already on your pet, nor do they eliminate any bugs in the environment. They are best used as an early preventative measure to make your cat or dog less appetizing. Frequent baths using a flea shampoo can help address the
April 13, 11:28 a.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Holeman Avenue. April 13, 12:16 p.m.: Alarm audible on Helweg Lane. April 13, 1:12 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Loft Lane. April 13, 1:31 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Birch BayLynden Road. April 13, 5:10 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Salish Lane. April 13, 5:10 p.m.: Forgery on West Badger Road. April 13, 7:06 p.m.: Theft cold call on Blaine Road. April 13, 8:55 p.m.: Theft cold call on Beachcomber Drive. April 14, 9:27 a.m.: Mental on Salish Lane. April 14, 10:52 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Helweg Road. April 14, 5:31 p.m.: Domestic physical on Salish Lane. Blaine man, 44, arrested and cited for assault fourth degree. April 14, 7:33 p.m.: Barking dog cold call on Beach Way Drive. April 14, 7:47 p.m.: Trespass on Beachcomber Drive. April 14, 7:48 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Sandcastle Drive. April 15, 12:06 a.m.: Domestic physical cold call on Castlerock Drive.
issue, as can regular checks with a flea comb. Bomb your house For most people, the worst part about trying to get rid of fleas is clearing them out of your home. Fleas are known to lay their eggs in the carpet, so traditional flea treatments may not be enough to wipe out the populations. Flea powders are on the market to control small infestations, but if you find yourself fighting a never-ending battle against the parasites, flea bombs could be your best option. Flea bombs are pressurized canisters that release a steady stream of flea-killing poison into your house over the course of a few hours. Be sure to clear all pets and people out of the house before setting one off, cover all food and delicate items and be prepared to do something away from the house for a few hours. Most flea bombs take about three hours to completely empty.
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April 15, 11:02 a.m.: Domestic physical on Harbor Drive. April 15, 11:14 a.m.: Threat cold call on Birch Terrace Lane. April 15, 11:30 a.m.: Sex crime no rape cold call on Delta Lane Road. April 15, 1:05 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Harborview Road. April 15, 1:35 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Bay Road. April 15, 2:25 p.m.: Suspicious person cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 15, 4:08 p.m.: Serve warrant on Birch Bay Drive. Custer man, 36, arrested on fugitive from justice warrants. April 15, 4:48 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay Drive. April 15, 6:10 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay Square
Street. April 16, 7:36 a.m.: Hit and run on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 16, 11:09 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Harbor Drive. April 16, 1:59 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Maple Crest Street. April 16, 6:19 p.m.: Traffic stop on Hillvue Road and Treevue Road. Blaine man, 37, arrested and cited for operating with license suspended third degree and cited for failing to renew expired registration. April 17, 1:23 a.m.: Party on Beach La Mar Drive. April 17, 6:50 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 17, 8:17 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Clamdigger Drive.
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Police Reports April 12, 7:05 p.m.: A resident on Goshawk Road reported that an elderly relative had departed for a walk hours earlier but had not returned. The caller feared the man had become lost: English was not the missing person’s native language and he was not familiar with the area. The first responding officer on the call located the gentleman resolutely marching onward, in a direction opposite his intended destination. He was given a courtesy ride home and reunited with his much-relieved family. April 14, 8:48 a.m.: Blaine Middle School called to request a welfare check on a student who had not shown up to classes. Officers contacted the youth and her parents. Together they determined that, due a communications lapse at home, their student was almost able turn oversleeping into a midweek vacation. Her holiday was cut short and a parent delivered the youngster to the campus. April 15, 1:15 a.m.: Police were dispatched to a report of an elderly resident missing from her home late at night. Just minutes later a homeowner called from a residence about a half mile away to report that a disoriented lady had just walked up and knocked on his front door seeking assistance.
The Good Samaritan and his dog kept the visitor entertained until officers arrived. She was given a ride home after a North Whatcom Fire and Rescue team medically evaluated her to make sure she had not suffered injury on her walk, or during the slight vehicle mishap that preceded it. It turned out the lady had left home in the family car no one knew she could drive. Officers found it creatively parked off the street a few blocks away. The pieces of the garage door she had driven through while leaving home were gathered and returned home as well. April 18, 7:46 p.m.: Police responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated man stumbling in the roadway near Third and Boblett streets. Officers contacted the man sitting on a street corner nearby, clutching a bouquet. He soberly explained that he lived nearby and was out for a walk after having a disagreement with his girlfriend. He had decided to bring her something to make amends, so had just toured the adjacent alleyways, stooping to collect wildflowers. He had not intended to cause the neighbors consternation and walked straight home to deliver his apology and flowers. April 19, 2:10 a.m.: Police responded to a report of a
man having threatened to kill a relative at the residence they share on Mitchell Avenue. The suspect had brandished a knife while making the death threats to the family member, and then left the house. Blaine officers, assisted by Border Patrol agents, searched for the man. He was located about an hour later, arrested and booked in to jail, and the knife he was carrying was booked in to evidence. April 19, 2:30 a.m.: A gentleman walking on H Street noticed a small daypack tucked into shrubbery adjacent to the sidewalk. When he unzipped the bag and saw that its contents included handgun ammunition he called police, and stayed with the parcel to keep it secure until law enforcement arrived. The bag and its contents were impounded for investigation. April 19, 7:45 p.m.: Police received a report of a domestic disturbance in progress outside a store on Boblett Street. Officers arrived to find that a domestic violence assault had just occurred, and arrested a man for attacking his girlfriend. He was booked into jail. 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.
English Conversation Class: Thursday, April 21, 11 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners are welcome! Weekly. No sign-up needed. Free! Info: 305-3637. Terrell Creek Earth Day Work Party and Restoration Site Tour: Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.–noon, former Birch Bay Bible Church, Jackson Road. Continue work on this scenic restoration site, planting native trees and shrubs along its banks. Enjoy a free NSEA Earth Day T-shirt for helping salmon (limited supply). Info: n-sea.org. Spring Rummage Sale: Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 604 H Street, Blaine. Info: 332-8048. Family Care with Essential Oils: Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Enhance your family’s immune system and learn ways to approach wellness more holistically with aromatherapy. Taught by Anna Beth Harman of doTerra Oils. Info: 305-3637. Intertidal Monitoring Around Point Whitehorn Training: Saturday, April 23, 1–3 p.m., Marine Life Center, 1801 Roeder Avenue #100, Bellingham. Public welcome. Teen Tuesdays – Coding, YouTube, and Other Digital Pursuits: Tuesday, April 26, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn to code, create apps, remix videos, or set up a YouTube channel. Grades 6-12. Info: 305-3637. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, April 26, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess has been proven to enhance creativity, problem solving, memory, concentration, self-esteem and more. And it’s fun! Weekly. For ages K–12, and parents too! Info: 305-3637. Play and Learn Drop-in: Wednesday, April 27, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Multimedia block play using a variety of materials. For preschoolers and their adults. Info: 305-3637. Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, April 28, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to program motion and color sensors on the robots. For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. The North Cascades Concert Band: Friday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center. Admission by donation. Info: nccband.org. World Tai Chi Day: Saturday, April 30, 9–9:50 a.m., Birch Bay Activity Center. Free beginners Tai Chi class taught by Kelly Hong-Williams. 10 a.m. Tai Chi demonstration. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Apple Blossom and Honey Bee Festival: Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. 5K run, Pearl Django concert, bee seminars and demos, Queen of the Sun movie showing and family orchard photos. Info: online@bellewoodfarms.com. Run for the Bees 5k: Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian. Info: bellewoodfarms.com.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of April 12 to April 18, .27 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 14.51 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 79.4°F on April 18, with a low of 42.5°F on April 13. Average temperature for the week was 53.3°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Blessing of Fleet: Sunday, May 1, 1:30 p.m., Blaine Harbor Boating Center conference room. “Lost At Sea: Remembering the Victims of the F/V Investor Murders” Art Exhibit: Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m., Blaine Middle School cafeteria. The photo exhibit explores the impacts of one of Alaska’s worst unsolved murders. Video montage and Jay Speakman and Jon Broderick will perform their song remembering the crew. Community Meals: Wednesday, May 4, community center. No meal will be served due to the reflooring of the community center. Starts again May 11, 5–6:30 p.m. Meals are free; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome! Info: communitymeals@blainecap.org. Blaine Area National Day of Prayer Service: Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road, Blaine. Put on by the Pastors of Northwood Alliance, Blaine Christian Fellowship, North Bay Christ the King, Freedom Community, Sunrise Baptist and Birch Bay Bible Community Church. Peace Arch Park Dahlia Tuber Sale: Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Peace Arch Park, Blaine. Dahlia tubers and surplus plants for sale. Info: June Auld, 332-8221. Mother’s Day on the Farm! At BelleWood Acres: Sunday, May 8, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Treat mom to a special day of food and fun. Info: bellewoodfarms.com.
Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga and more. Info: bbbparkandrec.com or 656-6416. 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: Tuesday, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248. Alzheimer/Dementia/Memory Loss Caregiver and Care Partners Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, 1:30–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Info: 671-3316. Pound Fit: Tuesday, 4–4:45 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Wednesdays 6–6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 a.m. Childcare provided. $5 drop-in fee. Birch Bay Toastmasters Club: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, second floor, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Learn leadership and communication skills. Info: toastmasters.org. Connections Café Karaoke: First and third Fridays of the month, 7–11 p.m., Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Info: 656-6781. Karaoke with DJ Rudy: Friday and Saturday nights, 8 p.m.–midnight, 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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APRIL 12th Mount VeRnon, wA $4,695.00
APRIL 15th
buRLIngton, wA
$8,228.73
triple fortune dragon
honey business
APRIL 13th beLLInghAM, wA $4,300.00
APRIL 15th bLAIne, wA
$4,149.56
freedom pays
warrior legacy
APRIL 14th feRndALe, wA $6,240.87
APRIL 16th
buRnAby, bc
$4,725.00
quick hit progressive
freedom pays
APRIL 14th bLAIne, wA $6,335.76
APRIL 16th
AgAssIz, bc
$10,461.87
copper dropper
gardens of the amazon
APRIL 15th deMIng, wA $11,139.02
APRIL 17th
beLLInghAM, wA
$6,636.80
88 fortunes
china river
APRIL 15th fRIdAy hARboR, wA $8,139.00
APRIL 17th
100 lions
beLLInghAM, wA
$10,000.00
freedom pays
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The Northern Light • April 21 - 27, 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
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5810 Salish • $138,000
5556 Salish • $198,000
8201 Chilliwack • $359,000
8250 Chilliwack • $265,000
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5563 Haida Way • $708,000
8130 Kitamat • $179,900
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BIRCH BAY VILLAGE LOTS: • Lot 27 Salish Rd. .......... $39,500 • 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 67 Niska Rd. ........... $79,900 • Lot 11 Cowichan Rd. .... $82,500 • Lot 26 Chehalis Rd. ...... $85,000 • Lot 45 Tsawwassen Lp .. $85,000 • Lot 80 Chilliwack Rd. .... $99,700 • Lot 41 Chehalis Pl .......$110,000 SEMIAHMOO LOTS: • Oertel Drive ................$215,000 • Lot 9 Canvasback Rd. ..$149,000 BLAINE LOTS: • 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
1170 Peace Portal • $420,000
8941 Dearborn • $698,000
• XX Albert Avenue ........$150,000
5360 Golden Eagle • $458,000
Mike Kent
Buy through Mike
Real Estate Specialist 8105 Birch Bay Square Street • I-5 Exit 270 • Birch Bay, WA 98230
360.527.8901 mike@mikekent.com
• 4205 Arnie Rd. ...........$365,000
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360.815.3898
& you’ll get a free home warranty!
www.mikekent.com