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Ferndale farmer dies in parade accident, page 2

Blaine quilter attracts national attention, page 6

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Health and wellness special section, page 8-9

Blaine’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Planning commission approves accessory dwellings By Oliver Lazenby

(See ADUs, page 2)

s A highlight of Blaine’s 2016 July 4th parade was the “Proud to Support our Troops” float recognizing active and past service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Subway sponsored the float. More Independence Day photos on pages 14 and 15.

Photo by Louise Mugar

Few changes made to Blaine transportation plan By Oliver Lazenby Blaine City Council approved an update to the city’s six-year transportation plan with few changes from last year’s update. The plan, called the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), must be updated yearly to comply with state law. It serves as a planning document for the city and projects on the list are eligible for certain state and

federal funds. Several projects that are under construction or being designed are no longer on the list, Bullock said. Like last year, the highest priority project is a reconfiguration of the I-5 exit 274 interchange. “That’s actually a DOT project, but it’s very important to the city,” said city assistant public works director Bill Bullock. The plan includes about 20 projects, which is way more than the city will get to in the next six years, said city assistant

CBP supervisor arrested after fireworks explosion By Oliver Lazenby A Customs and Border Protection supervisor who works in Blaine went to jail after getting drunk, blowing up a garage, and injuring three people in a fireworks accident at a Fourth of July party. Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a party on the 3700 block of Spring Coulee Road north of Bellingham on July 4 at 9:47 p.m. after receiv-

ing reports of a fire and injuries at a party. Witnesses at the party reported that Detlef Goellner, 52, was drunk and acting out of control. He was throwing firework “poppers” at people in the yard and then entered the garage where a “neatly stacked collection of fireworks” was set on a table. After throwing more poppers at the ground, Goellner grabbed a mortar-style firework from the stack, according to witnesses interviewed by deputies.

Partygoers told Goellner to “stop” and “calm down,” and someone shouted “Don’t light that!” Goellner lit it and hurled it outside, according to the sheriff’s office. Sparks from the mortar ignited the entire stack, which then exploded before bystanders could get away; about 15 people were within 10 feet of the explosion when it happened, (See CBP, page 3)

public works director Bill Bullock. But having those projects on the TIP allows the city to chase funding for them if new grants become available, Bullock said. “We’ll stick things on the plan that we want to be lined up for, even though they probably won’t be funded in the next six years unless some new pot of money becomes available,” Bullock said. The current draft of the plan is online, (See TIP, page 2)

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Opinions were split at a June 23 public hearing on a zoning change that would allow cottages, mother-in-law apartments, and other so-called accessory dwelling units – any kind of attached or detached structure with all essential living quarters, including a kitchen and bathroom, that’s separate from the primary residence – in new areas of Blaine. Some welcomed the possibility to build a secondary dwelling on their property for aging relatives, adult children or to rent out for extra money. An equal number of people, however, worried about an increase in density and traffic, and the effect the amendment would have on property values. After the hearing, the planning commission approved accessory dwelling units as a conditional use, which means each building permit will have to go through review by the planning committee and require a hearing. The amendment would allow secondary dwellings in neighborhoods zoned as residential low-density. That includes the area north of H Street between State Route 543 and 8th Street, parts of the neighborhood east of Peace Portal Drive and Bell Road in the Montfort Park neighborhood, and an area north of Lincoln Park. The matter needs approval by city council, which will likely consider it in the next couple of months, said city community planner Maddie Ottley. Council originally approved these secondary dwellings in some neighborhoods in 2011 in order to promote density in developed areas, encourage diverse housing options in the city and accommodate population growth. They’re currently allowed in neighborhoods zoned single family 1, single family 2 and planned residential. About five have

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been built since 2011, said Blaine community development director Michael Jones. If council approves the zoning amendment, city staff does not expect cottages to start proliferating. “Staff is not expecting to see an exponential increase because of the regulations and because of the time and cost involved with building these,” Ottley said at the meeting. At the public hearing, those in favor of an amendment mostly said they hope to allow family members to live with them longer. Blaine resident Michael Wylie said in a letter to the planning commission that he wants to build a secondary dwelling to allow his children the opportunity to stay with him as long as they like. “If they (and their families)

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can be comfortable in an accessory dwelling unit in part of our home, we can all enjoy each other more and help each other,” he wrote. “My wife and I can help with childcare if or when needed and my children can help us out as we get older if needed.” Some who were against the amendment didn’t oppose the idea of family members living in ADUs, just the ability for homeowners to rent out their secondary dwelling. Another commenter, Blaine resident Richard Thatcher, said the proposal is unnecessary for the city’s stated goal of encouraging diverse and affordable housing. The city already has a wide variety of housing, he said, including several houses for sale for little more than $200,000, according to real estate website Redfin. “People pick places to buy a house based on established regulations, thinking they’re going to stay the same,” Thatcher said at

if new funding becomes available for something unanticipated, Bullock said.

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but it will be updated with direction from city council. In response to public testimony, city council requested that a rehabilitation of the Semiahmoo Parkway multi-use path between Drayton Harbor Road and the Horizon at Semiahmoo development be added to the list. That portion of the parkway has suffered a lot of root damage in recent years, Bullock said. Council also heard some comments about crumbling pavement on Sweet Road, but that falls under citywide pavement preservation, which is included in the updated plan. “Those were the two pieces of public testimony that were really germane to this,” Bullock said. The city also has a 20-year transportation plan that includes projects that aren’t yet necessary, but will be with predicted 20year growth. Though projects must be in the six-year TIP to qualify for state and federal funds, city staff can add new projects to the plan

Some of the projects on the 2017–2022 Transportation Improvenemt Program are: • Interstate 5 exit 274 interchange • Boblett Street signalization and State Route 543 improvements • Peace Portal Community Trail – phase two Bayview Avenue to Hughes Avenue • Peace Portal Drive downtown sidewalk reconstruction • D Street improvements • D Street/16th intersection realignment • Peace Portal Drive sidewalk gap elimination • Semiahmoo Parkway resurfacing • Marine Drive Phase 3 – LPWRF to Public Pier

the hearing. “This is not a real estate market that needs a change.” Several commenters were concerned that secondary dwellings could be used as vacation rentals. Jones addressed that concern: “It is city law that homes can only be rented for 30 days or more,” he said. “So for people to rent those out for the weekend, that is not a real option.” Accessory dwelling units must conform to numerous city codes. The same setback requirements that govern houses would also apply to them. Lots that are less than 6,000 square feet could not have accessory dwelling units. City staff also drafted rules for how big they could be as a percentage of lot size and size of the primary residence. Other regulations include: secondary dwellings could not be converted to a condo or sold separately; the property owner has to live on the property – either in the main dwelling or in the ADU – and they should have parking in the alley when feasible.

Ferndale farmer dies in Blaine accident Ferndale resident and dairy farmer Don McKay died while preparing for Blaine’s Fourth of July parade, Whatcom County medical examiner Gary Goldfogel said. McKay was unloading an antique tractor from a trailer just before 9 a.m., when the tractor came off the trailer and ran him over, injuring his chest and abdomen. He was planning to ride the tractor in the parade. He was transported to PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Bellingham, where he died in the emergency room, Goldfogel said. McKay was 74, and in good health before the accident.

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witnesses said. A 20-year-old woman was knocked off her feet by the explosion. Medics treated her for leg injuries, possibly from shrapnel, at the scene and she later went to the hospital for further treatment. Two men suffered from smoke inhalation while attempting to put out the fire. One went to the hospital and the other didn’t immediately seek treatment. Whatcom County Undersheriff Jeff Parks didn’t know the extent of the injuries, he said on Tuesday. The explosion caused significant damage, including structural damage, to the garage. The homeowner estimated the damage to be around $20,000, but told deputies it could be as much as $60,000. He also said the fireworks were stored well away from the designated firework lighting area and that safety measures such as an emergency water bucket were in place. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Goellner on suspicion of reckless burning in the first degree, which is a class C felony and carries a maximum sentence of five years and a $10,000 fine. He was also charged with three misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. Appearing in Whatcom County Superior Court on July 4, $10,000 bail was set by Commissioner Martha Gross who said Goellner had “endanger[ed] a lot of people” and was “someone who should’ve known better.” Goellner had previously served at the Point Roberts port of entry. On June 7, 2015, Goellner was on duty when B.C. resident Jim Graham collapsed at the border after suffering a heart attack. As reported by the All Point Bulletin, “first on the scene was Customs and Border Protection officer Detlef Goellner who was out of the building in “moments,” and began performing CPR, bringing Graham “back from the brink of death twice.” Goellner had recently finished a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Goellner kept Graham alive until the arrival of a crew from the Point Roberts fire department with paramedic Ben Boyko who carried on until the arrival of an Airlift Northwest helicopter.

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The Editor: This is a follow-up to my letter in the June 16 edition. On June 6, I emailed all three state legislators who represent Whatcom County to express my dismay over the $155,000 that county taxpayers must pay for safety and security costs during Donald Trump’s campaign stop in Lynden. I asked them to stand up for Whatcom County taxpayers and send the bill to Mr. Trump’s campaign. That was 21 days ago at the time I’m sending this letter. Neither Mr. Buys nor Mr. Ericksen bothered to respond. Ms. Van Werven lived down to my expectations by responding, “This is standard when security is required. If Hillary Clinton comes to town we will pay for her security as well.” Then she wrote, “I hope you are equally outraged by the $300,000 price tag to Skagit County local government for safety and cleanup as a result of the fossil fuel protesters.” I am equally outraged, but I don’t live in Skagit County. I’m also dumbfounded that Ms. Van Werven apparently doesn’t realize there’s a huge difference between the two events. Washington could take a stand. Wash-

ington could make it clear to political candidates, action committees, protest organizers, sports teams et al. that they will be held financially liable and legally accountable for any and all public costs associated with their event. But no, that would take political courage. It’s safer and easier to let the taxpayers pick up the tab. John Yirak Blaine The Editor: Our city clown school has screwed the citizens; nice work to the council for completely ignoring us again. This council is a complete joke. I watched as they feigned interest in our complaints and appeals for the ULID the city has imposed on our neighborhood. They stood by as the city officials gave us half-truths and lies about this project. The council had the choice to give us some relief from the nearly $16,000 lien imposed on 65 properties in the Vista Terrace neighborhood, but they chose to stick us with the whole bill for their infrastructure that nobody asked for. The city installed an unwanted sewer line to our neighborhood to get new customers

to fund their failure to maintain a reasonable budget. The city has shown gross negligence by building a sewer treatment plant with the most expensive design I could imagine with no foresight for infrastructure to support it and stick their citizens with the burden of it. The city council voted to stick us with the bill and ignore the fact that city planning is incompetent. I could train a monkey to do a better job of planning – oh wait, I wouldn’t have to train them. Our city council and city planning is an embarrassment. All the other towns around here are booming yet Blaine shows no growth or hope of improvement for as long as I have lived here. Blaine has some of the highest GFF fees and utilities in Whatcom County. As they form ULIDs to stick the people for their budget shortcomings it is no wonder nobody is interested in doing business here. The city is paying for a sewer line to go through Lincoln Park to service exactly zero homes. After seeing the public forum at the council meetings I am sure the people have no voice and the council will do (See Letters, page 5)

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whatever they want. Getting involved is pointless. Don’t waste your time voicing your opinion because it falls on old deaf ears. At this point I am at a net loss on my property. Thanks again for a bangup job stealing our money, and remember if they can do this to us, it could happen to you. Dan Shea Blaine The Editor: Once Donald Trump gets sworn in as president and the wall starts to be built along our southern border. I think that we, up by the northern border, do something to make America great again, and that we do it with style. Let’s face it; it’s all pretty dull at our border now. The Peace Arch is a low-energy building. Keeping in line with the other fantastic policy ideas of Donald Trump, let’s tear it down and replace it with a huge spinning tower. Of course, we need to have a fancy restaurant serving fine steaks and tacos at the top. Also, at the very top, we could have one of those waving, inflatable plastic men. You know, like the kind you see in front of used car dealerships. What a great companion piece it would be next to all the fully armed, body-armored, homeland security agents and their high-tech spying equipment. Hey, let’s torture suspected terrorists at the tower too. Let’s do water-boarding and even worse to them. Let’s kill their family members there too. We could have all those evil Muslims catapulted from the top into targets set up in the large lawn of Peace Arch Park. Then we could have the appropriate passages read from II Corinthians. We could also incorporate some of our own local traditions. For instance, we could have over 500 Subaru cars drive around the tower in a circle spewing carbon into our atmosphere. Maybe the following week we could do it with Chevrolets, then Toyotas, and so on. We might even get into the Guinness Book of World Records for being the most frivolous polluters that the world has ever seen. What an honor! We could not only torture and kill people on the tower, we could have fireworks shot off as we do it. Because nothing says “I love America” quite like igniting huge amounts of gunpowder. We could

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The Editor: I agree with most of Mr. Dan Defoe’s June 30 letter praising our excellent community policing that helps make Blaine the best small town in America. However, I take serious issue with Mr. Defoe’s suggestion that cannabis legalization has contributed to an increase in local property crime. The people who commit breakins and other property crimes to get money for dope are opioid addicts and methamphetamine addicts, not marijuana users. The worst is the opioids, including prescribed and black market prescription drugs and street heroin and fentanyl, which together are

killing tens of thousands of people across the USA every year. The upswing in opioid addiction is also claiming an alarming number of victims in B.C.’s Lower Mainland. I will let a friend who is an RCMP officer and patrols drug-infected streets in Surrey explain the cause: “Every day I meet people who are in very bad shape and it’s sad because so many of them tell the same story. They had a great life, they were successful, some had families, and then a doctor prescribed Oxycontin and told them it was not addictive. Now they are on the street.” Purdue Pharma, the makers of Oxycontin, lied to doctors through the ’90s and early ’00s, telling physicians the opioid painkiller was not addictive. Unfortunately, thousands of gullible doctors believed what Purdue’s high-powered drug salesmen told them. In 2007, Purdue and its top

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By Sarah Sharp Every stitch tells a story for Sharon Tucker, the owner of Grass Roots Quilt Studio in Blaine. “We stitch a lot of life into our pieces when we’re making our own quilts, and a lot of memories go into them,” she said. Sharon made a business out of her craft, but the reality of quiltonomics – the steep cost of fabric, spools of thread and her $15,500 Nolting Pro Series 24 longarm quilting machine – coupled with the high demand for her nationally renowned work keeps her quilting beyond “work hours.” She quilts to relax, to grieve, to excite and to keep herself and her hands always moving through new patterns. Together, those stitches form the fabric of her life. And she remembers – sometimes painstakingly – each and every one. “I know what blocks I made sitting at the doctor’s office [awaiting breast cancer treatment]. I know what blocks I made traveling to New York City to go to a quilt show with my girlfriends. I know what quilt I stitched on when my dad was in the hospital having his cancer surgery. I know what quilt I was stitching on when I was with my mom as she was dying.” Sometimes, a single quilt will witness several ups and downs in Sharon’s life. She has spent the past six years and 1,200 yards of thread stitching her favorite 100by 100-inch quilt. Sharon has no plans to sell this one – she’s already gifted it in her will, though it’s not yet complete. “It’s my legacy. When I go, it’s going to be what’s left of me: my quilts,” she said, laughing. “I’ll have something to show for my time on Earth.” Sharon’s mother taught her to sew as soon as her legs were long enough to pump the foot pedal of a Singer sewing machine. When she decided to try quilting at age 40, Sharon figured it would be simple. At the time, she had a narrow vision of the craft, believing hand quilting was the only way to go. Toiling with her first quilt convinced her to take classes at a local shop. Now, she considers herself the “longarm quilter who hand-quilts, too.” Sharon teaches multiple classes, operates her own quilting studio out of the basement of

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s Sharon Tucker, owner of Grass Roots Quilt Studio in Blaine, uses her $15,500 Nolting Pro Series 24 longarm quilting machine to craft customer quilts. Tucker demonstrates how T to quilt feathers, a free-motion quilting pattern that creates tear drop shapes. Her feathers are unique – because each quilter interprets the design differently, no two feathers will be the same, she said. Photos by Sarah Sharp

her home and routinely collects the highest awards and honors from quilting shows around the country. In 2013, she was named the Best Longarm Quilter at the Northwest Washington Fair. Sharon’s quilt designs also grace the pages of national magazines such as American Patchwork & Quilting and Trendy Triangles. The exposure attracts more customers to Grass Roots Quilt Studio, though most of Sharon’s business emerges from word of mouth, an especially potent force in the quilting world. Customers come to Sharon for her skilled hands and machinery. Unlike hand quilting, in which a quilter’s tools consist of a single needle, thread and thimble, longarm quilting employs a machine to sew the top, batting and backing together. The machine’s 14-foot frame makes it easier to stitch larger quilts, though the technology is no substitute for Sharon’s handiwork. Clutching the machine’s han-

dle, she guides the needle to form flowers, feathers, stars and other shapes. As the needle strikes the fabric, it emanates a rapid stitch-stitch-stitch-stitch noise that characterizes the ambience of Sharon’s two-room studio. The manufacturer calls the phenomenon “firing stitch.” Sharon’s turnaround time varies from two to three weeks. Customers mail or deliver their pieced quilt top to Grass Roots Quilt Studio (people who design the quilt but pay for professional quilting are called “piecers”). Then, Sharon collaborates with the piecer to come up with stitching designs, and as their quilts evolve, she ensures the finished products remain “their own.” “If you pieced it, it’s your quilt,” she said. “I don’t want people to say, ‘Wow, what a great quilting job.’ I want them to say, ‘Wow, what a great quilt.’” Since opening Grass Roots (See Quilt, page 10)

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Kuuskmann family, Blaine musical mainstays, say farewell By Sarah Sharp They traded the Big Apple for Blaine 13 years ago, not expecting to be swept away by the charm of small-town living, the ocean in their backyard or the local music and arts community – a tradition that would thrive under the couple’s influence. As Martin and Tiiu Kuuskmann began to settle into life in Denver, Colorado, they reflected on their time in Blaine. It’s the town where they raised their three children, where Martin launched an international bassoon soloist career and where they’ve met some of the “best people in [their] lifetimes.” “There is a generous spirit of support for one another, and people are genuine and unpretentious,” Tiiu said. “Where we thought we might live a couple years turned into more than a dozen.” Their move followed a job opportunity that’s been a year in the making. Come September, Martin will join the Lamont School of Music faculty at the University of Denver as an associate professor in bassoon and chamber music. But the family’s keeping one foot in Blaine. Just two weeks ago, they were looking for buyers for their Blaine home. Then, a change of heart while working on some home improvement projects prompted Martin to reconsider. “I couldn’t bring myself to sell it,” he said. “I was working on some things on the house and I said to Tiiu, ‘Look, we can’t sell.’” She agreed. “It’s really hard moving away from a pretty place like this,” she said. So the Kuuskmann family won’t cut all ties. They’ll come back to Blaine during the summers to enjoy the pleasant weather and fun summer activities, including the Drayton Harbor Music Festival. Although Martin cannot participate in the festival this year, he remains involved with its artistic development and anticipates teaching and performing in it next year. He also hopes to bridge the distance between mountain-

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Public Notices Blaine School District Budget On July 10th, the Blaine School District will have completed its preliminary budget for the 201617 school year. A budget summary will be on file at the district administrative office at 765 H Street, and a copy will be furnished to any person requesting one. The summary will include a projected total of expenses and revenues for the 2016-17 school year. A public hearing on the budget will take place during the regularly scheduled Board meeting, July 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the district administrative office. Anyone in attendance will have the opportunity to speak for or against any part of the budget. Final budget approval will take place on August 22nd, during the regular Board meeting. For more information, please call 332-5881.

Landscaping (Cont.)

Lawns & Landscaping

(360) 305-2592

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It’s not just a job, it’s a career! Part to full time positions for all shifts as Nursing Assistant, Certified in Washington State. Must have current Washington State Nursing Assistant, Certified license. Wage is dependent on experience, rage from $11.00 to $12.58 (mid-point).

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The Northern Light • July 7 - 13, 2016

Real Estate OPEN

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NEW LISTING!

SEASIDE COTTAGE

MINUTES TO THE BEACH!

8185 Chehalis Rd. • $359,000 7544 Birch Bay Dr. • $325,900 7584 Birch Bay Dr., Unit 4 • $219,900 2-BR, 1.25-BA Birch Bay cottage on Terrell Creek. 3-BR, 2-BA on one level. Beautiful condition, 2 gas Turn key cottage at waterfront on Terrell fireplaces. Oversize garage, plenty of parking for creek! 2-BR +loft, Trex decks. Open floor plan Beach access. Perfect for full-time living, vacation boat/motor home. MLS #970032 MLS #920690 home or rental! with a great room. MLS# 853216

Randy Weg

Brian Southwick

360-305-5704

360-815-6638

Call to find out what your home is worth in today’s market!

Boundary Ridge • $149,000 On Great Blue Heron. Prestigious gated golf and oceanfront neighborhood, Semiahmoo. Level & easy building site, fully serviced!

Billy Brown

Suzanne Dougan

billybrown@windermere.com

dougan@windermere.com

Lisa Sprague 360-961-0838

360-920-7733

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FREE PROPERTY EVALUATION

lisasprague@windermere.com

8 decades of combined experience with Blaine and Birch Bay Real Estate • 8105 Birch Bay Square • I-5 Exit 270 • Blaine

OPEN SUN 11-1:30

4020 Pipeline Road $699,000

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM LOG HOME 728 Georgia St.

LOVELY COUNTRY SETTING

$699,000

3-BR, 2.5-BA Beautiful custom log home with sweeping water views of Drayton Harbor. Fully mature landscaping with fruit and shade trees, 3 decks, BBQ area, detached full garage and additional storage building. MLS #942079

Lovely country setting, 6+acres, gorgeous back yard with in-ground swimming pool, spacious covered deck with hot tub, pergola, fenced garden space, separate 1200 s.f. shop with indoor RV parking. 2-story 4-BR, 2.5-BA, family room, formal dining, LR, kitchen with eating nook, attached 2-car garage.

Call today to view!

360-220-3224 JdCarrington.com

Ingrid Andaluz 961-0488

OPEN SUN 2-4

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CAPE COD CHARM SALTWATER, CITY & MOUNTAIN VISTAS!

9062 Shearwater

SINGLE STORY!

$579,000

4420 Castlerock Dr.

Cape Cod charm on wooded homesite near Boundary Ridge Beach access stairwell. Renovated kitchen; solid surface granite, beach pebble backsplash, high end s/s appliances, even a warming drawer! Authentic hardwood floors. Organic beadboard. 3 living areas, 3 fireplaces. New shake roof. Inviting outdoor living spaces, gazebo, bridge, pond system. MLS #949079

5418 Goldfinch Way

$979,000

4 unique waterside decks. Custom designed & crafted by a Frank Lloyd Wright devotee. Meticulous. Slate floored entry, dining & kitchen. Timeless maple custom cabinetry throughout. Generous kitchen, E side atrium b’fast nook. Updated S/S appliances. Surround sound, sanctuary rm. Lush landscape & waterfall. MLS #949092

Hosted by Julie Brown

OPEN SUN 11-1:30

SEMIAHMOO VIEWS GOLF COURSE LIVING

5596 Sandpiper Lane.

$579,000

8814 Wood Duck Way

$449,500

90 degree angled window walls bring views into 4 uniquely flowing main floor living areas. Timeless white oak floors. Master enjoys secluded fairway deck. Dining opens to covered deck. 2nd main floor bdrm serves as office w/ custom cabs. 2 guestrooms, full bath, lots of storage up. 3 car garage. 3 year new shake roof. MLS #935527

Charming single story home with spectacular fairway views! Gorgeous Semiahmoo is viewed best from the covered outdoor kitchen nook & stone patio on this premium site. Peaceful-quiet-tucked in perfectly by evergreen & fir this comfortable, inviting, well-cared for property boasts everything on one floor. French doors, dining for 14 & cheery breakfast room! MLS #968507

Hosted by Julie Brown

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2 acres $259,000 • Lot 11 3.3 acres $269,000 • Lot 13

Last two homesites

Bay & Mountain view!

Call to explore today! (360) 815-6638

Linda Kiens

(360) 815-6640

Rentals - Condo

for a

Rentals - Residential

5-BR, 3-BA BIRCH BAY rental home. 2,524 s.f. home built in 2005. Large kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Vaulted ceilings, bedrooms have 10’ ceilings. Three of four upstairs bedrooms have ocean views. Fenced yard with powered shed/shop in backyard. Long term renter preferred. 300’ of private beach access for neighborhood. Pets okay. $2,250/ mo., Deposit, pet deposit, first and last month’s rent due at move in.

10,000 s.f. building envelopes for home & shop

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BIRCH BAY CONDO - 2-BR, 1.5-BA. Quiet country setting, private beach, nice! W/D, new appliances. $900/mo. +dep. 360-220-7533.

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Rentals - Rooms

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LARGE 3-BR, 2.5-BA, two car garage, large kitchen, living room and patio, all appliances. $2000/month includes utilities. 360-332-8029.

Rentals - Commercial

NELSON BUILDING 925 Ludwick Ave. Blaine

HiBay Warehouse

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3-BR, 2-BA Newer home in Bay Crest area. $1125/mo. Available August 1. N/S, N/P, OAC and deposits will apply. WE NEED PROPERTIES TO MANAGE,

360-332-3166

Yard Space is Available Truck • RV • Boat • Vehicle Parking/Storage

All real estate/rentals advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin,or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-877-0246.

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3-BR, 2-BA. Soaring ceilings, flexible spaces. Slate entry, organic Brazilian cherry flooring. Open kitchen enjoys abundant maple cabs, granite, stainless, walk-in pantry. Opulent master suite, large bath, big walk-in, French door to secluded deck. Fenced yard, raised planting beds & playhouse. One owner home. Oversized side entry, 2-car garage. MLS #934546 Loomis Community Annual Garage Sale Sat!

Linda Kiens

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Dining Guide

Breakfast Lunch Dinner 360-778-3826

4823 Alderson Road, Birch Bay

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Great Authentic Mexican Food 758 Peace Portal • Blaine 332-4045

July 7 - 13, 2016 • thenorthernlight.com

Coming up

Police Reports June 28, 2:19 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to the Cost Cutter parking lot after witnesses observed a man jump on the back of Fed Ex delivery truck as it was traveling through the parking lot. Officers arrived finding the man walking through the parking lot. According to the man, he changed his mind about catching a ride on the back of the rig after the Fed Ex driver yelled at him and drove away. The man had no wants or warrants and was given a verbal warning for his actions. He ultimately found a friend who was nearby and got a ride from them. June 28, 2:19 p.m.: Police and a medical aid crew responded to a report of a man needing emergency assistance at a restaurant on D Street. On arrival, the victim, a transient from California, said he wanted help removing the intravenous infusion line dangling from his arm. His explained that medical staff at an emergency room had inserted it, and was still in place because he had left the facility unannounced. The gentleman declined voluntary mental health assistance and did not meet the criteria for involuntary evaluation. His demand for detachment was satisfied, and officers monitored the area to make sure the traveler

did not need further assistance. June 29, 1:12 a.m.: Blaine Police and border patrol agents responded to assist fire department medics at a residence on a report that an agitated and irrational sounding woman had overdosed on an unknown medication. It took an hour of negotiation and the arrival of the woman’s boyfriend before she allowed the team to evaluate her and check the welfare of her infant. Medics determined that the woman was not exhibiting any symptoms of overdose, and did not meet the criteria for an involuntary transport for evaluation. Medics and police concurred that the woman and her child could be safely left in the care of her partner, who agreed to watch over them. June 29, 9:59 p.m.: A resident on Mitchell Street called police to report a man trying to break in to her home. The suspect got into a truck with another man and left the area but responding officers located and contacted them nearby. The pair gave disparate stories of what had occurred, and neither matched the reporting party’s information that the primary trespasser had first tried the front and back doors of her home and then the locked door and window of the property’s

Crossword

ACROSS 1. Alone 5. ___ moss 9. ___ Tuesday (Mardi Gras) 12. Chocolate substitute 14. Adage 16. Aloof 17. Gradually faster in music 19. Barely beat 20. Baby’s socklike shoe 21. Movement of wet earth 23. Dwell 25. Golden Triangle country 26. Household linens 30. Black billiard ball 32. Australian runner 33. “Fiddler on the Roof” role 35. “Unforgettable” singers 37. ___ of Maine (toothpaste brand) 39. Video maker, for short 40. Opening time, maybe 41. Poison plant

43. Bend 46. “___ any drop to drink”: Coleridge 47. To energize (2 words) 49. Camper’s supply 51. Gray wolf 52. Pink, as a steak 53. “I’m game” 57. ___ fly 61. “Fantasy Island” prop 62. Position of a trustee 64. Dusk, to Donne 65. Kind of battery 66. Agent investigating narcotics (slang) 67. .0000001 joule 68. “___ Poppins” 69. Chinese cooking bowls

42. 44. 45. 48. 50. 53. 54. 55. 56. 58. 59. 60. 63.

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Fink ___ Bell “Giovanna d’___” (Verdi opera) Johann Wolfgang von

accessory dwelling unit. The men were both trespassed from the property, and a report was forwarded to the city prosecutor for review of charges. June 30, 11:54 a.m.: Police were called to the scene of a domestic dispute in progress at a residence on B Street. The arriving officer found an adult brother and sister arguing over whom had consumed whose soft drink. No probable cause was established for a crime, and the primary instigator was cautioned about behaviors that could result in citations or cavities. July 1, 6:38 p.m.: A woman came to the police department requesting to speak with an officer. When interviewed she explained that her paranormal perceptions provide her an unusually accurate sense of people around her, and she wanted to share her impression that a man she had recently observed had possibly committed crimes against children. She did not know the person, but had written down a license plate number of the man’s car and provided it to the officer for his report. 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.

_______ 5. Average 6. Final, e.g. 7. Hokkaido native 8. Slow, relaxed walk 9. Race ending 10. Battery contents 11. Sort 13. Very tired 15. Decoration of colored glass 18. Like “The X-Files” 22. Prepare to surf, perhaps 24. Can be plural for Penny 26. Brings home 27. French romance 28. Repeatedly hitting 29. Flower holder 31. Join securely 34. Color of honey 36. Arid 38. Enjoy Ancient units of lengths Be bombastic Decline Similar to a genocide Go up and down On the safe side, at sea Bad look Maui dance Boris Godunov, for one “Comin’ ___ the Rye” Down with something Epic poetry “Don’t give up!”

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Tides July 8–July 14 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 8

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Su 10 5:23 am 4.1 10:03 am 5.8

4:06 pm 2.1 11:18 pm 9.2

Mo 11 6:17 am 3.4 11:25 am 5.5

4:46 pm 3.2 11:50 pm 9.0

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2:43 pm 5.9 6:30 pm 5.2

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4:01 pm 6.6 7:40 pm 5.9

Weather Precipitation: During the period of June 28 to July 4, 0.0 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 17.4 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 77.3°F on June 27 with a low of 54.1°F on June 26. Average temperature for the week was 63.7°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Bellingham Festival of Music: Through July 17, various Bellingham locations. Concerts featuring the music of Beethoven, Mahler, Mendelssohn, Verdi, Mozart and more. Info: bellinghamfestival.org. Books and Bites: Friday, July 8, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the lively conversation. Discussing The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. Info: 305-3637. Celtic Roots and Dancers: Friday, July 8, 6:30 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Celtic music and dancers. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Haynie Opry: Friday– Saturday, July 8–9, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band perform classic CCR songs. Tickets $10. Saturday, July 9, 3 p.m., Gospel matinee, $5. Info: 366-3321. Chalk It Up! Blaine: Saturday, July 9, downtown Blaine. Teen artists (entering grades 9–12) create a chalk art panel. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us. Picnic at the Playground: Saturday, July 9, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Blaine Marine Park Playground, 272 Marine Drive. A cookout at the new playground. All ages. Cost: $3. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Dr. Who Day: Saturday, July 9, 2 to 5 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Celebrate Doctor Who Day, and dress as your favorite character (or location). Games, crafts, trivia, and more! Primarily for middle and high school age, but Whovians of all ages are welcome. Info: 305-3637. Junior Rangers: Saturday, July 9, 5 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Children will learn about nature and protecting our parks. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Toga Party: Saturday, July 9, 7 p.m., Wheel House Bar & Grill, 746 Peace Portal Drive. T-shirt giveaways plus prizes for best toga. Presented by Billy Sandell and Beau Rogers. Queen’s Bluegrass Band: Saturday, July 9, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Wildlife Center. Enjoy a traditional bluegrass band. Bring chairs and a picnic. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. LEGO Club: Monday, July 11, 1–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Note new time – now come play for the whole afternoon! It’s free and fun. LEGO bricks provided. For ages 4–11. Info: 305-3637. On Your Mark, Get Set, READ with WTA: Tuesday, July 12, 10:30– 11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. The driver will read a story right on the bus! For ages 3–11. Info: 305-3637. Teen Tuesdays - Gaming: Tuesday, July 12, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Play Magic the Gathering, board games, Wii games and more. Grades 6–12. Info: 305-3637. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Thursday, July 14, noon, Birch Bay Waterslides covered pavilion. Info: 371-5004. Literary Lunchtime – Storytime for Adults: Friday, July 15, 1–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Listen to a book excerpt, short story or etc. Then make a simple related craft. Info: 305-3637. Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea: Friday, July 15, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park, Wildlife Theater. Learn about marine mammals from a marine naturalist. Free. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Plants and Us: Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m., Birch Bay State Park, BP Heron Center. Explore the natural and geological history of the park. Free. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Birds of Birch Bay: Friday, July 22, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Join Wayne Diaz, local bird photographer, to see photos and hear stories of birds. Free. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org.

Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Visit website for days and times. Info: bbbparkandrec.com or 656-6416. Sit and Knit: Monday and Friday, 3–5 p.m., Beach Basket Yarns and Gifts, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. Info: 371-0332. AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Al-Anon Meetings: Tuesday, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248. Alzheimer/Dementia/Memory Loss Caregiver 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. Wednesday 6–6:45 p.m., Thursday, 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. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. For K–12, and parents too! Info: 305-3637. Semiahmoo Men’s Club: First and third Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., Palmer Room of the Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Golf Course. Breakfast at 8 a.m., $15, membership $20 annually. Info: 778-2075. Karaoke with DJ Rudy: Friday and Saturday nights, 8 p.m.–midnight, Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Alaska Packers Museum: Friday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m., Semiahmoo Park. Open through September. Info: 371-3558. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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