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s Richard Sturgill carries a ceremonial wreath down to the Plover ferry during the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony on May 1. The wreath was taken out into the bay and released in memory of local fishers who have died at sea over the years. See more photos on page 10.
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Intalco plant to stay open through 2018 By Steve Guntli Alcoa has signed a deal that will keep its Intalco aluminum plant in Ferndale open for another two years. Alcoa and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) finalized a short-term amendment to their power agreement on May 2. In a press release, Alcoa management said the amendment would keep the plant operating through at least February 14, 2018. Architects of the deal are hoping the additional two years of operation will give the global aluminum market a chance to recover, and potentially save
the plant in the long term. BPA and Alcoa announced the deal last month. BPA, which provides power to the Alcoa plant, agreed to a short-term energy amendment that would keep the plant going. Alcoa will purchase more of its energy on the spot market, meaning Alcoa can purchase power from lower-cost sources on a bid basis. Additionally, Alcoa will pay BPA $1.5 million for some of its surplus power. The proposal was subjected to a public comment period, which ended April 22 and was met with universal approval by those in attendance. The extension was also made possible by a
Bow Wow and Woofs holding fundraiser for war puppies By Steve Guntli In times of war, a lot of lives are upended, and not just human lives. Now, a Birch Bay Square store owner is holding a fundraiser to ensure that four-legged friends aren’t being left behind. Puppy Rescue Mission is a program that reunites military personnel with aban-
doned or orphaned puppies from conflict zones overseas. Anna Cannon, wife of an Afghanistan war veteran founded the Puppy Rescue Mission in 2011. She learned from her husband how soldiers formed a special bond with several of the stray dogs that lived near them, and now works to find the dogs loving homes in the United States, preferably with sol-
diers. The charity has saved more than 700 animals since they opened. Bow Wow & Woofs owner Heather Campbell is looking to raise money for the charity by holding a fundraiser in Peace Arch State Park. Campbell first got involved with the charity in March, when (See Dogs, page 2)
$3 million grant from the Washington State legislature, which was included in the final 2016 state budget approved in late March. Alcoa announced plans to curtail their aluminum smelting operations in November 2015. The curtailment would have cost 465 Whatcom County jobs, and another 400 in Wenatchee. Only the casthouse, which forms the aluminum, was to remain open, employing about 100 people. The company stated the decision was due to the low world aluminum prices. Intalco employees were originally scheduled to be laid off in March, but the cutbacks, now canceled, were subsequently postponed until June 30.
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The first model home is finished on a development that will eventually include 46 housing units on Semiahmoo spit. The Semiahmoo Shore project, originally a Trillium Corporation project called Seagrass Cottages II, was first permitted by the city of Blaine in 2006. Once complete, the gated community will include 23 duplexes on just over 19 acres on Semiahmoo spit. Real estate broker and marketing manager for the project, Mike Kent, said it’s the only development of its size on the West Coast that is “low bank” waterfront – what real estate agents call properties with easy access to the water. “It’s also the only project that we’ve come across where you have inland water to the east and deep saltwater to the west,” he said. The model home, a duplex on the east side of Semiahmoo spit with an unobstructed view of Mount Baker and the Cascades, will also hold a leasing office for the development. Across Semiahmoo Parkway, construction is underway on six more homes that should be ready for purchase in October. The first six homes will cost $1,079,000 each and are about 3,000 square feet. The homes are available in two different themes: driftwood and Northwest. Driftwood is a beach theme with a light gray color scheme, while Northwest has darker wood floors and somewhat subdued interior tones. Later duplexes will range in size from 1,800 to 3,000 square feet The project’s developer is DBW Whatcom, Roosendaal-Honcoop Construction is building the first units, JWR Design is the architect and Semiahmoo resident Markie Nelson is in charge of interior design.
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a young serviceman named Eric brought his dogs, Kumar and Toast, into her store. “When Eric was in Afghanistan, Kumar would accompany him on his patrols every single day,” Campbell said. “He wasn’t allowed inside the barracks, but he waited outside every day, without fail.” When Eric’s deployment was
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Prices could change, but Kent thinks it is “very competitive.” Housing inventory has decreased for the past few years in Whatcom County and is currently in a range that real estate agents think of as a “seller’s market.” Kent said he’s seen a lot of interest so far and he noted that $1 million doesn’t go very far just north of the border. “If you put this in White Rock, it would cost $8 million,” he said. In planning the project, Kent said he and the developers talked to a lot of people who have bought houses for similar prices in similar locations. Consequently, the project’s homes will have the highest-quality options. The model home has a kitchen with quartz countertops and soft-close drawers, outdoor fireplaces and lofted ceilings. “Our thinking is if someone’s going to buy in this location for this price, they’re going to want it to be 100 percent beautiful,” Kent said. “If there’s a high-quality feature in a home today you’re probably going to find it in this development.” An earlier version of the development that the city didn’t permit, called Seagrass Cottages (as opposed to Seagrass Cottages II), attracted public comments and concerns about how more impervious surfaces and human activity on the spit would impact bird and marine habitat.
City planner Michael Jones wasn’t working for the city when that permit was applied for and couldn’t comment on the difference between Seagrass Cottages and Seagrass Cottages II. The current project complies with the city’s shoreline master program requirements, as well as Semiahmoo Resort Association’s requirements, he said. The project is part of the Semiahmoo Resort Association. Project consultant AVT Consulting asked Blaine City Coun-
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s Blaine High School junior Lauren Kordas won the Judge’s Choice award in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) annual statewide art contest for this oil painting, entitled “Little Angel.” The award ceremony will take place Friday, May 20 at the OSPI building in Olympia. The painting is now a part of the OSPI’s permanent collection and will be on display in the entryway of the OSPI’s building.
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The Editor: Wouldn’t it be nice if the trains didn’t blow their horns at Marine Drive in Blaine? Apparently it’s possible and would even be safer by having BNSF add another set of crossing arms, at an approximate cost of $650k. This information comes from one of BNSF’s employees. If you’d like to know if this would be worthwhile, just ask most everyone who lives within half a mile of this crossing, especially those in the old Delmonte Hotel and the folks who live in the harbor on their boats. It is my opinion, but maybe we can have this project be part of the restoration of the historic 1908 depot, when WSDOT announces a new stop in 2017. My feelings are, we just might get the
heads up on a new depot. Am I being a bit optimistic? Of course, but that is the only alternative I can live with. The other alternative, being pessimistic, certainly doesn’t work. I’m just putting it out there, and perhaps some conversations can work themselves up the food chain, and we can have a safer, less noisy and bustling Amtrak Depot here in the near future. Do it now or forever wish you had! Happy spring everyone! Bill Becht Blaine The Editor: Every year, on the last Saturday of April, groups all over the world gather at 10 a.m. to practice Tai Chi and Qigong. In doing so, a peaceful energy is created that circles the planet, time zone by time zone.
I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all those who attended (in person or in spirit) World Tai Chi and Qigong Day in Birch Bay this past Saturday. I would especially like to thank Heidi Holmes and the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 for sponsoring our event as well as all those who donated to help make this event possible. To 8-year-old swordsman Colton Stewart, thank you for being the highlight of the day! I hope to see you and your family again at World Tai Chi Day 2017. One world, one breath. Kelly Hong-Williams, powered by Qi Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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s Ken and Jill Peck celebrated the closing of the Dakota Creek Winery with a small party for friends and customers on April 23. The Pecks decided to retire this year, and closed the winery for good after the last of their stock sold out. Some bottles are still available through Haggen and Safeway grocery stores in Bellingham, while supplies last.
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The more expensive than vegetable mayo, make it yourself. transformation of the ingredients oils just as conventional eggs are Making your own mayo DENTURE SERVICES: into a creamy, white substance cheaper than organic eggs from With a few ingredients and an • Precision Dentures occurs via a process known as pastured chickens, so when it immersion blender, you can make • Partial Dentures: Cast-Metal, Resin emulsification, a mixing tech- comes to store-bought mayon- your own mayonnaise faster than & Flexible nique that encourages one liquid naise, is a cheap jar of mayon- you can spell it and with the ad • Implant-Supported Dentures naise made from quality eggs and dition of a few simple things like to become a part of the other. • Repairs, Relines & Soft Liners oil? Probably not. Is mayonnaise healthy? herbs or spices, it’s easy to give Clayton Sulek • Emergency & New Patients Though some mayo brands sell your mayo a new twist. 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We offer UNPARALLELED SERVICE it’s important to look beyond the Although eggs suffered a bad Healthier Mayo on dentures we make: front of the label to determine rap for increasing cholesterol Ingredients • NO-CHARGE Adjustments which is associated with a higher what these claims really mean. 4 egg yolks at room temperature • GUARANTEED Not to break* Made with olive oil: risk of heart disease, it is gener1 tbsp. lemon juice or apple • FREE Annual Exams Even if a mayonnaise is labeled ally accepted that eggs from freeWe are known for being cider vinegar • NO-CHARGE Office Visits range, organic chickens can be a “made with olive oil,” that does James Anderson 1 tsp. regular or Dijon mustard *As long as recommended maintenance has been followed. Licensed Denturist ultra-gentle ourdried patients! not mean only olive oil or even with nutritious gem. (or ½ tsp mustard) Oils (depending on the type) quality olive oil was used in the Salt and pepper 2/3 cup olive oil 2/3 cup coconut oil (warm) or other healthy oil (macadamia works well) Instructions 1. Put egg yolks into blender or bowl and blend/whisk until smooth. 2. Add lemon juice or vinegar, D Street mustard and spices and blend 276 until mixed. 3. Slowly add oil while blending F St. FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY or whisking at low speed, starting G St. with olive oil. Start with a drop at Bryan Chen, DDS a time until it starts to emulsify H Street 310 Martin Street, Blaine • 360-332-9534 and then keep adding slowly unwww.BlaineFamilyDentistry.com til all oil is incorporated. Store in Martin Street fridge up to one week. • Keep teeth clean & cavity free What if I’m allergic to eggs? • Friendly & caring dentist & staff If you’re allergic to eggs, try • Convenient location and appointment times using avocado as a substitute. 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Prediabetes: Why you shouldn’t ignore it Meteorologists can often warn us of impending bad weather. Doctors can often do the same with our health, warning us when we’re at risk for a serious disease. For example, a condition called prediabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, it means your blood glucose (sugar) level is creeping up. Your level isn’t high enough yet to be called type 2 diabetes, but it is abnormally high. The condition is basically a warning that screams, “Pay attention! Danger ahead!” That’s because your risk of developing fullblown diabetes is increased with prediabetes. And once you have diabetes, it never goes away. But here’s the good news: If you act now, you can slow this trip toward diabetes. You may even be able to stop it altogether. Taking a safer route According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), you can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent if you: • Lose just 7 percent of your
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Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, April 18 - May 1 April 18, 2:34 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 18, 4:24 p.m.: Hot rod on Creasy Road. April 18, 8 p.m.: Welfare check on Petticote Lane. April 19, 1:46 a.m.: Fight on Henley Street. April 19, 2:01 a.m.: Assist citizen on Hinkley Street. April 19, 9:27 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Behme Road. April 19, 10:47 a.m.: Vandalism on Dory Street. April 19, 10:53 a.m.: Threat cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 19, 11:04 a.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 19, 1:05 p.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine resident, 32, cited for failing to wear a safety belt and operating with a suspended license third degree. April 19, 4:18 p.m.: Threat cold call on Harborview Road. April 19, 6:10 p.m.: Hot rod on Giles Road. April 19, 7:48 p.m.: Shots on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 19, 9:10 p.m.: Domestic physical on Birch Bay Drive. April 19, 10:15 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Lateer Lane. April 20, 1:37 a.m.: Extra patrol on Blaine Road. April 20, 2:56 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Leeside Drive. April 20, 4:55 a.m.: Alarm in progress on Custer School Road. April 20, 10:02 a.m.: Domestic physical on Harborview Road. April 20, 10:05 a.m.: Assault with a weapon on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine man, 24, arrested for second-degree assault, first-degree kidnapping and felony harassment. April 20, 11:36 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Custer School Road. April 20, 11:44 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 20, 12:48 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Starfish Lane. April 20, 12:59 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Portal Way. April 20, 5:02 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Yellowfin Court. April 20, 5:51 p.m.: Vehicle prowl cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 20, 6:12 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Loft Lane. April 20, 7:21 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Loft Lane. April 21, 12:31 a.m.: Alarm audible on Blaine Road. April 21, 5:44 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay Drive. April 21, 8:44 a.m.: Mental on Jackson Road. April 21, 8:56 a.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay Drive. April 21, 12:47 p.m.: Vehicle prowl cold call on Harborview Road. April 21, 2:39 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Beach La Mar Drive. April 21, 11:39 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 21, 11:40 p.m.: Domestic physical on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 22, 2:21 a.m.: Traffic stop on Blaine Road. Blaine man, 49, arrested for driving with suspended license third degree and cited for operating a vehicle without ignition interlock. April 22, 10:25 a.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay Drive. April 22, 12:21 p.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay Square Street. April 22, 12:27 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Dahl Lane. April 22, 5:48 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Loomis Trail Road. April 22, 8:52 p.m.: Domestic order violation cold call on Seabreeze Court. April 22, 10:46 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Bay Road. April 23, 7:53 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Bruce Road. April 23, 8:19 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Harborview
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April 23, 4:09 p.m.: Shots on Alderson Road. April 23, 5:14 p.m.: Assist citizen on Birch Bay Drive. April 23, 5:18 p.m.: Vehicle theft on Shintaffer Road and Semiahmoo Parkway. Ferndale man, 21, arrested for false reporting, and cited for no valid operating license, driving with the wheels off the road and operating
Road. April 23, 9:57 a.m.: Sex crime no rape cold call on Loomis Trail Road. April 23, 10:35 a.m.: Death investigation cold call on Custer School Road. April 23, 1:01 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on James Tree Lane. April 23, 1:10 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Jackson Road. April 23, 1:30 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Harborview Road. April 23, 3:47 p.m.: Assist citizen on Petticote Lane.
(See Sheriff, page 14)
George Whitten Relyea
October 15, 1927 - March 30, 2016 George Whitten Relyea, of Birch Bay, WA, treasured father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, WA surrounded and lovingly supported by family and friends. He was born on October 15, 1927 to George Adelbert Relyea and Alice ‘Bobby’ Whitten Relyea in Emmett, ID and was raised in the New Plymouth, ID and Moses Lake, WA areas. He started his career in the family business of heavy road construction, mechanics and mining - you have probably traveled one of the many highways he helped to construct in Idaho, Wyoming and northern Utah. He enjoyed flying in small aircraft early trainers, mining, motorcycle riding and boating. He was strengthened throughout the years by his faith in Jehovah God and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1964. He married his beautiful loving wife, Patricia Josephine Nichol on February 6, 1950, and cherished her until her death in 2007. He was also deeply sorrowed by the death by his beloved son, Mark David in 2013. George is survived by his son, George Russell (Deborah) Relyea; his daughters: Lea Kamp and Robin (Tony) Meisner; his daughter-in-law, Deborah Kay Relyea; along with his 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He loved all of them dearly. A memorial to remember his life will be held at 6 p.m. on May 7, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 17004 100th St NE, Granite Falls, WA 98252.
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a motor vehicle without insurance. April 23, 5:46 p.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Drive. April 23, 8:37 p.m.: Suspicious person cold call on Blaine Road. April 23, 9:03 p.m.: Mental in progress on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 24, 8:31 a.m.: Suspicious person on Henley Street. April 24, 10:53 a.m.: Alarm audible on Helweg Lane. April 24, 11:39 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Loft Lane. April 24, 1:48 p.m.: Assist agency on Pacific Highway. Bellingham man, 31, arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. April 24, 2:13 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Loft Lane. April 24, 5:01 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 24, 6:34 p.m.: Vehicle theft cold call on Martin Street. April 24, 7:35 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Valley View Road and Loomis Trail Road. April 24, 11:11 p.m.: Noise on Titan Terrace. April 25, 7:28 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine minor cited for speeding too fast for conditions and no driver’s license on person. April 25, 5:37 p.m.: Drugs on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 25, 11:16 a.m.: Theft on Chilliwack Road. April 25, 2:03 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 25, 5:07 p.m.: Death investigation on Kickerville Road. April 25, 5:42 p.m.: Theft cold call
on Grandview Road. April 25, 6:29 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Titan Terrace. April 25, 8:16 p.m.: Welfare check on Mountview Road. April 25, 9:58 p.m.: Civil problem on Loft Lane. April 26, 12:01 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Blaine Road. April 26, 8:49 a.m.: Suspicious person cold call on Loomis Trail Road. April 26, 8:56 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Leeside Drive. April 26, 12:28 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on California Trail. April 26, 1 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Harborview Road. April 26, 3:54 p.m.: Trespass on Alderson Road. April 26, 4:53 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Grandview Road. April 26, 7:19 p.m.: Theft cold call on Titan Terrace. April 27, 3:49 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Montvue Road. April 27, 7:07 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on H Street Road. April 27, 11:16 a.m.: Harassment cold call on Halibut Drive. April 27, 12:27 p.m.: Harassment on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 27, 2:10 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Loomis Trail Road. April 27, 8:51 p.m.: Watch for on Bell Road. April 27, 10:36 p.m.: Runaway cold call on Loft Lane. April 27, 11:54 p.m.: Music cold call on Hillvue Road. April 28, 9:16 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Alderson Road. April 28, 11:33 p.m.: Trouble with guest cold call on Birch Bay Drive. April 28, 5:57 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 28, 9:59 p.m.: Welfare check on Harborview Road.
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DOWN 1. Glacier debris 2. Small area between things 3. Therapists for health (short) 4. “___ we having fun yet?” 5. Earned
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April 28, 10:34 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Drayton Harbor Road. April 28, 10:56 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 29, 6:54 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Sunset Drive. April 29, 11:14 a.m.: Burglary cold call on Haynie Road. April 29, 11:50 a.m.: Juvenile problem cold call on Treevue Road. April 29, 2:11 p.m.: Death investigation on Kayak Way. April 29, 10:01 p.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay Drive and Harborview Road. Blaine woman, 33, arrested for operating with license suspended third degree and cited for driving with license suspended third degree. April 29, 11:07 p.m.: Shots on Enterprise Road. April 29, 11:29 p.m.: Party on Birch Bay Drive. April 30, 1:58 a.m.: Music on Moonlight Way. April 30, 10 a.m.: Landlord tenant dispute cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 30, 5:03 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Haynie Road. April 30, 5:33 p.m.: Assist citizen on Portal Way. May 1, 12:08 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Arnie Road. May 1, 4:46 a.m.: Domestic physical on Sunburst Drive. May 1, 11:33 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Birch Bay Drive. May 1, 4:03 p.m.: Mental on Blaine Road. May 1, 8:51 p.m.: Shots on Harborview Road. May 1, 11:01 p.m.: Domestic physical on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
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Su 8 1:07 am 5.1 6:15 am 9.2
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We 11 4:11 am 5.8 8:29 am 7.5
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Th 12 5:27 am 5.6 9:27 am 6.8
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of April 26 to May 2, 0.0 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 15.04 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 83.4°F on May 2, with a low of 43.1°F on April 26. Average temperature for the week was 56.6°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Coming up Whatcom County Library System Prize Giveaway: Now through May 9. Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about the library’s digital services, get your friends to sign up for cards, and enter to win $670 in awesome prizes. Each action you take online gives you additional entries, thus, more chances to win. Visit wcls.org to enter. Info: 305-3637. Birch Bay Community Garden Spots Available: 4144 Bay Road. Free. Info: Stan, 366-1043. Blaine Community Garden Plots Available: 7th Street, Blaine. Three plots available. $12 for the season. Info: 820-8777 or 927-9214. 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. Blaine Community Blood Drive: Friday, May 6, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (closed 11 a.m.–noon), Cost Cutter Parking Lot, 1733 H Street. Make an appointment at 1-800-398-7888. Walk-ins welcome. Photo ID required. 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. An Osteopathic Approach to Detox: Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m.– noon, Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Boulevard, White Rock. Free presentation. Info: osteopathicresolutions.ca. Mother’s Day Breakfast: Sunday, May 8, 7 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Mothers $3, children 4 and under free, ages 5–12 $3, 13+ by $8 donation. Info: David, 739-1671. The Haynie Grange Breakfast: Sunday, May 8, 8 a.m.–noon, Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. Cost: $6 adults, $3 kids ages 5–12, under 5 eat free. Mother’s Day on the Farm! 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Free to auxiliary members, others $50 U.S. or $60 CA at the door. Info: Kathryn Wellington, k.wellington28@gmail.com. Marine Distress Flare and Fire Extinguisher Practice: Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Marine Park. Practice using flares and fire extinguishers with United States Power Squadrons and Birch Bay Fire Department. Bring expired flares and fire extinguishers. Lynden Bridal Fair: Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Steakhouse 9, Homestead Golf and Country Club, 115 E. Homestead Boulevard, Lynden. Prizes, discounts, giveaways and wedding vendors. Free admission. Info: steakhouse9.com. Yappy Hour and BBQ Fundraiser: Saturday, May 14, 5 p.m., Peace Arch State Park American Kitchen. Auctions, barbecue and meet rescued Afghan kuchi dogs and their military families. All proceeds go to Puppy Rescue Mission. Sponsored by Bow Wow & Woofs. Habitat for Humanity’s Raise the Roof: Saturday, May 14, 5:30–8:30 p.m., The Habitat Store, 1825 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. 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