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s Artists took to the streets on Saturday, July 23, chalk in hand. The Chalk It Up! event, located on H Street and Peace Portal Drive, spurred creativity throughout the streets of Blaine.
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County officials updating voter precincts B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Staff at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office is taking the first steps in what will be a months-long process to adjust voter precincts throughout the county. The changes are a result of the 2015 general election, when Whatcom County voters approved an update to county council representation, moving from three districts to five. Eventually, each district will vote on a single representative and only two at-large positions will go up for a countywide vote. Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts will fall under the new coastal district and will
no longer be represented by council members Barbara Brenner and Carl Weimer after their terms expire. Both Brenner and Weimer are residents of the new Farmlands district. While the updated precinct map doesn’t impact voters, it’s necessary to make adjustments, said Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein. Whatcom County’s 178 precincts must fall under new district lines. Ultimately, the initiative opens the door to improvement. A few precincts, she explained, are in need of balance. Ferndale’s precinct 505, for example, has 1,148 voters, while precinct 504,
Birch Bay named top West Coast destination By Oliver Lazenby The secret is out – Birch Bay ranks highly with the popular travel and vacation website TripAdvisor.com. The website recently put Birch Bay at no. 2 on its list of affordable West Coast summer vacation destinations. The beachside community also made TripAdvisor’s list of most affordable winter destinations last January.
The summer list, which came out in June, ranks vacation destinations based on the average cost of a weeklong stay in a two-bedroom rental between May and September. A week in Birch Bay averages $940, according to the list. The site praises Birch Bay for its “scenic trails, excellent bird watching … views of the Cascades and Gulf Islands, plus some of the best clamming and crabbing in the state.”
Big Bear Lake, California, topped the list with an average weekly price of $938. Birch Bay was the only Washington state location in the top 10. Most of the destinations are in mountain towns in the Sierras and Cascades, and beach towns in Washington and Oregon. To see the full list of vacation destinations, visit the following: bit.ly/2auZHe4
which sits right next door, has 457 voters, she said. The same goes for Lynden-based prvecinct 601 with 1,092 voters and precinct 605 with 473 voters. A Washington state statute recommends 1,200 per precinct, she said. “It just didn’t make any sense,” she said. However, the imbalance is no cause for concern, she said. Large precincts are more challenging to manage and if they get too small, it’s easier to detect voting patterns. In the meantime, voters should expect to see the proposal ready for public discussion in early September, she said. The updated precinct map will go into effect after the 2016 general election.
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Blaine’s pirate-themed Drayton Harbor Days event celebrates its ninth straight year on Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7. The event, centered at the Blaine Harbor Boating Center at 235 Marine Drive, will feature activities for all ages. Expect to see games, crafts, food and the popular annual raft race. The Prestigious George Raft Race requires participants to build a vessel out of recycled materials to race through Drayton Harbor. Victory is claimed for the boat that makes it first to the finish line, next to where the historic Plover ferry is docked. Captain Richard Sturgill has participated in the race for years and plans to skipper the handcrafted “Salishan Black Bear” across the rocky waters for the race at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. Sturgill cofounded Drayton Harbor Days and is also the director of Drayton Harbor Maritime. This year, he’s determined that his pirate-styled raft, built from a dump truck liner and pieces of an old dock, along with a few “secret” new features, will get his team the George Raft Trophy. For those not interested in dipping their toes in the water, Drayton Harbor Days features a variety of events on land. Expect to see prize drawings, a costume contest and about 40 vendors offering food and shopping opportunities, said Carroll Solomon from the Blaine Chamber of Commerce. Blaine’s nautically themed Marine Park Playground will be open for its first Drayton Harbor Days, she added. For a full list of events scheduled during Drayton Harbor Days, please visit blainechamber.com.
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spots available on July 30. After the tournament, a dinner, silent auction and raffle will be held at the Wheel House Bar and Grill at 746 Peace Portal Drive in Blaine. The dinner and festivities start at 8 p.m. and are open to all. This spring the Ambrose family gave $500 scholarships to two Blaine High School students – Kjirstin Larson and Preston Bellville – and they plan to do the same next year. Ambrose graduated from Blaine High School in 1988. He lived in Whatcom County his whole life and loved Blaine sports. “Brose was the biggest Blaine fan,” said Steve Miller, school district athletic coordinator. For more information about the tournament, contact Rick Freeman at 360/410-9261.
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A two-month-long investigation concluded with the arrest of Atri Roy, 37, an individual suspected of selling heroin at his property on the 9400 block of Dahl Lane, located in Blaine. The Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force led the investigation. According to police, undercover agents purchased drugs from Roy. After obtaining a search warrant for the property, a SWAT team as well as members from the Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force apprehended Roy along with other individuals located on the property on July 14, according to police. Roy was the only one to be taken to jail – the rest were released. According to reports, Roy lived in a trailer on the property. Police found a firearm, but no large amounts of drugs or currency. Appearing in Whatcom County Superior Court, Roy was arraigned on four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, maintaining a residence for drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm. Roy pleaded not guilty on July 22. His trial is scheduled for October 2016.
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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com
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The Editor: In its first year Chalk It Up! Blaine was a great success with a constant stream of participants helping complete the wall mural and spectators watching the creation of sidewalk art. We’d like to thank our sidewalk artists, volunteers, sponsors and the Pizza Factory for lending us the space. The event would not have happened without the support of Brian and Diane Major of Major Arts. Stop by the Pizza Factory parking lot this week to view the mural. Check out the sidewalk art at H Street and Peace Portal Drive before sun, wind, rain and foot traffic washes it away. We look forward to a doing it again next year. Check out event photos on the city Facebook page and post yours on Instagram at #ChalkItUpBlaine. Michael Jones City of Blaine The Editor: One has to wonder what happened to Blaine’s sense of decency. I have a disabled friend who was living in his car, until his car and all his worldly possessions were stolen. With a lot of hard work and help from a few friends he
managed to save enough money to buy an old sailboat to call home. He anchored it in Drayton Harbor because he can’t afford moorage at the marina, and a kindly soul gave him an old skiff he could use to row to shore. Life was starting to look up for him – for about a week. He rowed his old skiff to shore in order to catch a bus to Bellingham to get his food stamps reinstated. He returned with a few groceries only to find his skiff was no longer tied up on shore. Someone had stolen it while he fought to get food and he had no way to return to his boat/home. I’m sure there must be plenty of decent people living in Blaine but they seem to be the silent majority – blindly focusing on their own lives while evil and corruption slowly eat away at the moral fiber of the community. People wake up. Look around you. Speak up for what is right and good in life, and if you see an act of injustice – do something. Finally, if you know who may have taken an old skiff, please ensure it is returned to the place where my friend left it. I’m sure he needs it more than those who stole it. BT Williams Blaine
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The Editor: We’ve all been so focused on the clown car circus of a presidential race I would like to remind people of the very important elections happening here in our own state that will have a huge impact on our future. The balance of power in Olympia is literally one seat away from being controlled by Republicans in both houses who appear to have zero interest in funding K-12 education or any public infrastructure for that matter. It is critical we elect people whose core values are solidly in line with what’s right for our entire state, not just private interests or the wealthy few. That’s why I am supporting Senator Cyrus Habib for Lieutenant Governor as well as Tina Podlodowski for Secretary of State and Erin Jones for OSPI. While working in Olympia as legislative staff, I worked closely with Cyrus while he was vice chair of the house economic (See Letters, Page 5) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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development committee. He is brilliant, funny, hardworking and probably one of the most refreshing personalities I have met in politics. Most importantly he has guts. There are certain core values that define Democrats. Those values include equal representation and fairness in government, and nowhere is that more important than in our voting and education systems. I’ve seen Cyrus repeatedly and unapologetically stand up for these values from fighting to fund education for every child, to sponsoring the Washington Voting Rights Act so communities of color are equally represented, to legislation that will allow working people to testify remotely. Democrats have been compromising for too long. We need someone who won’t hesitate to stand up for our values or be afraid to kick the Senate Republicans back into line when they throw a collective temper tantrum. I am confident Cyrus will get ’er done. Tara Nelson Bellingham
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Candidates speak to voters in district 42 The Northern Light reached out to all candidates running for positions within Washington’s 42nd legislative district and asked: Why should members of the Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts communities vote for you this election? This year, eight candidates are running for state representative positions within the district. Six responded to our inquiry. Candidates for position 2, Jerry Burns and Tracy Atwood, did not respond to our request. Remember, primary election day is Tuesday, August 2. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on election day and can be mailed as late as Friday, July 29.
State Representative – District 42, Position 1 (Partisan office, two-year term) Luanne Van Werven (prefers Republican Party) Two years ago when I was elected as your state representative, I promised to take our Whatcom County values to Olympia. Values that are key to a meaningful quality of life: improving schools, keeping neighborhoods safe and protecting our farms and local jobs. We have made historic strides in education funding but it is imperative that we reform our education system so every student can reach their full potential. I can assure you that I will continue to fight to reach our ultimate goal and paramount duty – to provide every child with a quality education in Whatcom County schools. The health of our environment is important to me and I was pleased the recent budget included $900,000 for cleanup activity at the Blaine waterfront. It was, however, a major disappointment that I-5 Exit 274 interchange was not funded in the transportation budget but I will work with Blaine city leaders and the House transportation committee to prioritize this project for the 42nd District. I am honored to represent the Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts communities as one of your representatives. We have more to do and with your vote, I’ll continue fighting for our Whatcom values.
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Sharlaine LaClair (prefers Democratic Party) I would like to thank Whatcom County residents for considering electing me as your next Washington state representative. My family has lived and worked on the lands and waterways of Whatcom County for many generations, instilling a strong work ethic and responsibility to give back. I have earned a Master’s degree while working full-time to provide for my son while serving on commissions and boards to bring community voices and values to the decision-making table. I believe that our taxpayers and citizens expect elected representatives fight to ensure equitable access to public resources to protect the health and vitality of our communities. To me, this means fighting for fair living wage jobs and supporting job creation for businesses that are socially and environmentally responsible. It means funding high-quality early learning, K–12 public school education as well as vocational and higher education that is affordable and accessible to all people – without cutting critical social services to vulnerable families. It means fighting to ensure our elders and veterans are well taken care of and that we keep our promises to them. It means that we support healthy food production while protecting our environment so that future generations can continue their family legacy as harvesters of the land and sea. I believe in Whatcom County’s values, and will be a strong voice in Olympia working together with others to bring about important systems change and necessary resources to uphold our unique way of life here in Northwest Washington.
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Doug Karlberg (states no party preference) If you are satisfied with politics as usual, partisan bickering and gridlock, I’m not your candidate. However, if you want common sense politics with honesty, integrity and transparency, then I am your candidate. I’m an Independent so I can work for the best solutions, not a party line.I have worked all my life in the blue-collar jobs that built Whatcom County: farming, fishing and construction. I grew up in the 42nd District, and graduated from Bellingham High School, am the father of three grown daughters and now live with my partner in Lynden. My goals for the legislature are: • Restore trust in government through transparency and getting big money out of politics. • Produce the best educated workforce in the nation. • Negotiate an equitable solution to conflicts over water rights for the benefit of farms, fish and people. • Rebuild our roads, bridges and other infrastructure that our economy depends on, with jobs that can’t be outsourced. • Honor our commitments to Native Americans. • Fight climate change by unleashing the innovative power of Washington businesses. • Create fair rules, including taxes, for an economy that works for everyone. I would be honored to have your vote.
State Representative – District 42, Position 2 (Partisan office, two-year term) Vincent Buys (prefers Republican Party) One of my primary goals in Olympia is to protect our way of life here in the county. A key component of this is maintaining and growing our family wage jobs base, along with the educational pathways to obtaining those jobs. Recently we did just that as we worked to pass legislation protecting jobs at Cherry Point, particularly Intalco, as well as the state’s first-ever reduction in higher education tuition, providing our working families and college students immediate financial relief. I was chosen three years ago to lead my caucus as the ranking member of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources committee. I am committed to protecting our rural agriculture economy by promoting responsible stewardship of our vast and abundant resources; keeping our fishing, forests and farms working. It is also vital our state protect our public safety. To this end, I passed our state’s first law criminalizing “revenge porn,” finally giving victims of this form of sexual abuse legal recourse. While these are just a few examples, it has been an honor serving the communities of Whatcom County these past six years and I hope I have earned your continued support and vote this year.
Dale Dickson (prefers Independent Party) My name is Dale Dickson and I am running as a Progressive Independent for Washington State Representative, 42nd District, Position 2. I have lived and worked in Whatcom County my entire life – I know my district. My work career has included directly working, servicing contracts and volunteering in Blaine, Birch Bay, Point Roberts, Custer, Sumas, Lynden, Ferndale, Bellingham, Kendall, Maple Falls and Nooksack and Lummi nations. I grew up on a dairy farm near Everson; I went through school in the Meridian school district, received my AAS from Whatcom Community College and completed my BA at Western Washington University. I have the skills and experiences to listen to, and act on, the concerns of constituents as we work together toward solutions. Whatcom County faces many challenges – creating more and better jobs, preparing our children academically for the 21st Century, providing a clean and safe environment, promoting renewable energy and managing population growth so that our agricultural lands remain viable and U-Pick • We Pick economically stable. These are not simple challengA Variety of Frozen Berries es – my purpose in running for & Sugared Strawberries state representative is to engage our community in discussion and probat the Market Store lem-solving forums where we can Homegrown Veggies • Flower Bouquets • Homemade Jams & Syrups move forward into a prosperous, Farm Store open thru September • Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 10-4 healthy and sustainable future.
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Lawn Care Q&A: Water and Sewer expert gives watering tips By Sarah Sharp As the city of Blaine’s “Yard of the Week” awards prove, Blaine residents are known for their beautiful lawns and gardens. But a green lawn may not mean necessarily mean a healthy one – or a trimmer wallet. “Let it go golden,” advises Emily Hagin, the conservation program coordinator for the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District. “Not only will you achieve maximum water savings, but home-
owners can best help manage summer peak day demand,” she said. “The lower we can keep peak day demand, the more cost effective our facility maintenance and operations are.” Hagin gave Blaine residents some tips for managing their yards through the year: What are some tips for lawn care watering? • Water deeply, but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes. • Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to reduce evapo-
ration and keep the soil cool. • Plant drought-resistant trees and plants. • Water your lawn only when it needs it. • Save water with a “sleeping lawn.” Lawns go dormant during the hot summer months and green back up when precipitation increases. This ensures the greatest amount of savings. If you have an in-ground irrigation system: 1) Check and repair clogged or broken sprinkler heads. Be sure to look for sprinklers that may
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How practical is rainwater harvesting for residents? Rainwater harvesting is very practical for local residents. You
are storing water to use when it rains the least. It also helps to manage peak water demand in the summer and peak storm water flows in the winter. During the summer, demand on local water supplies can peak up
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ing water, irrigating efficiently with rainwater and following the water wisely watering schedule. During the winter, peak storm water flows cause flooding and erosion. Homeowners can help reduce winter flooding by limiting
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the amount of impervious surface on their property, properly connecting roof and yard drains to the nearest catch basin, keeping water ways clear of debris and incorporating more native plants and evergreens into their landscaping.
Community garden celebrates anniversary By Sarah Sharp Mostly bare, with scattered weed patches. That’s how the strip of land across from Grace Lutheran Church looked just a few months ago. Now, Blaine’s 7th Street Community Garden has sprouted into summer shape – and that means a bounty of hulking zucchini, towering sunflowers and spicy rhubarb. The harvest arrived just in time to commemorate the garden’s 14th anniversary. Community members and resident gardeners will celebrate with an open house and garden party on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But it won’t be the only celebration that weekend. Organizers planned the open house in hopes that the crowd from Drayton Harbor Days, Blaine’s annual maritime celebration, would also come to experience the seaside breeze in a greener locale. Volunteers from Washington State University’s master gardening program are spearheading the event. The team consists of Cynthia Burroughs, Seraida Vasquez and Carol Hogan, all of whom tend to the 7th Street Community Garden in order to complete their credit hours. They will set up a booth at the open house to educate prospective gardeners about native plants, giving gardens, composting, worm bins and rain barrels. Resident gardeners will also bring samples of their crops for attendees to taste. What’s more, Hogan will reveal her prized zucchini recipe: baked zucchini topped with asiago and parmesan cheeses and pesto. “As people become more familiar with the garden, hopefully they’ll become interested,” she said. The 22-plot garden maximizes every inch of land allocated by the city of Blaine, and every plot is
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currently in use, Burroughs said. However, when availability opens up, community members can rent the approximately 13'X12' plots for $12 a year. In addition, four smaller raised beds are available to accommodate people with limited mobility for $6. Resident gardeners must only follow two rules while tending to their plots: no synthetic chemical fertilizer, pesticides or herbicides unless they are certified organic and no invasive plant species, Burroughs said. The first few rows of the community garden are new additions this year, featuring a native pollinator garden and giving garden. The native pollinator garden was planted to attract bees, butterflies,
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beneficial insects and hummingbirds – though the latter has yet to be seen, Hogan said. The giving garden donates produce to the Blaine Food Bank. It was modeled after the concept of victory gardens during World War WII, in which the government encouraged people to plant gardens to increase food production in the war economy, Hogan said. Victory gardens accomplished another goal: fostering community around gardens. Likewise, the 7th Street Community Garden brings people of all walks to G Street, Burroughs said. “There’s an eclectic group of people here,” she said. “They’re retired people; they’re professionals; they’re children.”
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Ham radio buffs in Blaine dedicate themselves to community service By Sarah Sharp When the deadliest landslide in American history swept Oso two years ago, amateur ham radio operators from Blaine volunteered their skills to save lives. Members of Blaine’s Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) spent 172 hours on duty at the Snohomish County Emergency Operations Center and Darrington Command Vehicle. They reported safety issues, injuries and work stoppages on the scene and created a backup communications network where the landslide had cut Internet and phone service, said Scott Honaker, the Snohomish County communications coordinator. Each amateur radio operator who participated in the Highway 530 response was awarded for his or her volunteer service, and about half of them came from Whatcom County, Honaker said. Each operator received a pin embossed with a view of the landslide and memorial tree at the 2015 communications academy. The Oso tragedy revealed a sobering truth: ordinary communication networks can fail in crises – and when they do, ham radio operators are an invaluable asset. But for most, ham radio is a hobby – testing the limits of the technology, communicating with other amateur radio operators around the globe or even racking up their number of contacts to score titles in contests. Then there are the “hams,” as they call themselves, who utilize the technology for community service. “Every ham isn’t an emergency services guy, but many emergency services communicators are ham operators,” ACS member Bill Bullock said. Not to be confused with a club, ACS is the volunteer arm of the Blaine Police Department. Blaine police chief Mike Haslip, who cofounded the service a decade ago, likens it to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or the Civil Air Patrol. According to the American Radio Relay League, there are 154 registered hams in Blaine. Twenty-three of them belong to ACS. Membership is by invitation only, and prospective members must pass a thorough back-
ground check before they can be accepted. ACS founders first imagined the potential for a volunteer communications service when the department was considering the daunting task of communicating with other agencies in the case of a crisis, Haslip said. Now, a line of antennas atop the roof of the Blaine Police Department provide a hint of what’s inside. The Emergency Operations Center, more commonly known as the radio room, contains myriad radios – some with powerful worldwide capabilities and some that connect to the fire department, sheriff’s office, Camp Murray, public works and about anywhere else you can imagine. ACS members also occupy their own space at the former Blaine airport hanger, where they gather for monthly meetings and park their mobile radio room, a converted ambulance they purchased for $1 from North Whatcom Fire and Rescue. Each ACS member owns their own radio and donates anywhere from two to 100 hours a month of community service to the city, ACS manager Chris Doutre said. They’re the people clad in yellow vests clutching radios every year at Blaine’s Fourth of July Celebration, the Ragnar Relay Race and the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. They provide traffic control when streets close, back-up assistance when Blaine police are short-handed and preparation in the event of long-term emergencies, Haslip said. “We wouldn’t have [those events] if it weren’t for people like [Doutre] donating so many hours a month or [Bullock] taking off his traffic engineer hat and putting on his ACS volunteer hat,” he said. Although ACS’ services meet a recurring need in the city’s event planning, the group sees events such as the Fourth of July as opportunities to both serve their community and train for emergencies. “Yes, we’re executing a traffic control plan or a crowd control plan, but it’s all training for when an earthquake or the landslide in Oso happens,” Bullock said. The ACS motto cautions, “Don’t be a victim.” And so they’ve already got a plan for
s Doutre points out one of the department’s radios in the radio room. Photo by Sarah Sharp
s ACS Manager Chris Doutre stands next to his favorite worldwide radio in the Emergency Operations Center, more commonly known as the radio room, in the Blaine Police Department.
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when the “Big One,” the massive earthquake projected in Cascadia, hits Blaine. Doutre said as soon as they feel the ground shake, they’ll switch on their radios. “Whether you have a handheld radio or a full-fledged powerful base radio, you turn it on and announce you’re there,” he said, adding, “Everyone else will do the same, and next thing you know, we’ll be having discussions about who can come to the police station, who cannot, who needs help and who can help.” Ensuring the safety of their own families comes first, Bullock said. Then, they’ll deploy themselves to look out for their neighbors and assess how they can serve the Blaine Police Department. “We would talk to the chief, and the chief would say, ‘This is what we need,’” Doutre said. He recognizes amateur radio as a responsibility, one that must not be taken for granted. That’s where the tradition of hams aiding in disaster relief comes from,
Doutre said. “OK, amateur radio operators, you are using a very precious resource [radio waves], so the government, your community, your country expects you to be ready to help in an emergency,” he said. “I think that’s a fair trade.” The keepers of this precious resource span generations and continents. It’s a worldwide hobby that’s often passed down by fathers and grandfathers hoping to keep the tradition alive for the next generation, Doutre said. His father and father-in-law were both ham radio operators, and Doutre eventually used the skills they taught him to sail across the Pacific Ocean as an amateur radio operator. Haslip built his own radio back in the day, and Bullock has already passed the antennas on to his son, who became licensed at the age of 12. Many amateur radio buffs use the technology to communicate with fellow hams across the globe. Most use English, and the
conversation typically follows a predictable set of questions: “Who are you? Where are you? How’s it going? What kind of radio are you using? What kind of antenna? How’s your signal strength?” To bid goodbye, Doutre will rattle off: “This is KG6SKO. Clear. Have a good day.”
Blaine ACS members who assisted with communications during the Oso landslide: Richard Coons, KE7NER Tom Thweatt, KE7NEJ Nick Thweatt, KE7NEI John Simmons, W7WCS Steve Adams, KF7UDP Drew West, KE7RXU Erik Anderson, KM2G Bruce Prior, N7RR Margaret Prior, K7MWP
Blaine athlete wins gold at national track championship By Oliver Lazenby A Blaine athlete recently took home first place in the pentathlon event at U.S. Track and Field Masters Outdoor Championships at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Steve Kemp, a 63-year-old Blaine fitness coach, won the men’s outdoor pentathlon in the 60 – 64 age group with 3,281 points. The pentathlon consists of five events: long jump, javelin, 200-meter sprint, discus throw and 1,500-meter run. The tournament was held July 14 – 17. Kemp has competed in track and field most of his life. He competed for Michigan State University as a student and continued to focus on the decathlon event in his early 20s. The Canadian-born athlete won gold in 1980 in the Olympic trials for the Canadian team. He didn’t go to the Olympics because
Canada was one of several countries to boycott the 1980 games in Moscow to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. “The trials were held and at that point everyone knew we weren’t going to the Olympics but we still wanted to see how we’d do,” Kemp said. “I’d been training for it for three years at that point.” Kemp took 15 years off from competitive track and field, but started again when he was 40. He enters competitions to give himself a training goal, he said. “Basically it gives me a goal in life: to remain in good health and to remain physically fit,” Kemp said. “I guess I’m one of those people who would have a hard time going to the gym and going through the motions without knowing why I’m doing it.” Kemp moved to Blaine from San Jose in 2014 because of family connections and business op-
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The Northern Light • July 28 - August 3, 2016
Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom Inc. 360.371.5100
8105 Birch Bay Square St. I-5 Exit 270, Blaine
BLAINE, BIRCH BAY & SEMIAHMOO OPEN SAT 11-1
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8286 Breeze Lp • $319,900
7544 Birch Bay Dr. • $319,900
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7714 Birch Bay Dr #102 7324 Seashell Wy • $268,000 5133 Hazel Ln • $150,000 7584 Birch Bay Dr #4 • $219,000 $229,900 Extra-large patio. One bed- Open floor plan. 3-BR, 2-full BA. Large On Terrell creek: Seaside Cottage 1969 non-financeable single wide. Tak-
Close to I-5 & short stroll to the waterslides and beach. Backs up to an expansive greenbelt where you can observe wildlife & nature. Wrap around porch.
Birch Bay cottage on Terrell Creek. Located across from beach access to the bay and miles of sandy shoreline! Launch your kayak, enjoy gardening, sit by the firepit.
room but room for a queen size Hideabed in the great room. Large bathroom with heated tile floor. Full size washer & dryer included.
master with ensuite, walk-in closet, new paint inside, gas fireplace, wood stove, fenced backyard. Great neighborhood.
named Starfish! Well kept in the heart of Birch Bay. 2-BR, 1-BA & loft. Trex decks and very architecturally pleasing. Open floor plan.
ing into account location, minutes to the beach, and view. Sold as is. Enjoy private path to the beach community beach.
Lorraine Hoving 360-961-2407
Paul Holtzheimer 360-303-4444
Randy Weg 360-305-5704
Billy Brown 360-220-7175
Brian Southwick 360-815-6638
Gerry Allen 360-920-0563
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8991 Snowy Owl Ln. • $695,000
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Simply perfect Semiahmoo home built by Eide Homes. One-level, 3-BR, 2-BA, huge bonus rm, A/C, covered patio & 3-car gar. Gorgeous finishes & quality! Tour/Info: FineFairwayLiving.com
Private drive leads to classic Semiahmoo fairway home artfully revived from top to bottom. Brand new modern kitchen, baths, hardwood, paint & more! Tour/Info: FairwayRenaissance.com
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SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUN 1-4 OPEN DAILY NOON-5PM
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9149 Great Blue Heron Ln. Semiahmoo Shore 5418 Goldfinch Wy • $959,000 9062 Shearwater Rd • $579,000 $1,050,000 Stunning west-facing Extraordinary architecture & natural 4 unique waterside decks. Custom On 37,026 s.f. wooded near Boundary home. Luxury & value. Magnificent windows capturing the sunsets & the twinkling night lights of White Rock BC. Clean lines & vaulted ceilings.
qualities that define “great Northwest.” Master craftsman and community partners have created the last waterfront development.
designed & crafted by a Frank Lloyd Wright devotee. Meticulously well maintained. Slate floored entry, dining & kitchen.
Ridge Beach access stairwell. Recently renovated kitchen includes solid surface granite, high end finishes.
Brenda Mills 360-319-0072
Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
Mike Kent 360-815-3898
Linda Kiens 360-815-6640
Julie Brown 360-255-3727
SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUN 12-2
CUSTER OPEN HOUSE OPEN SUN 12:30-3
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7882 Ham Rd • $539,000 1301 Mitchell Ave • $438,000 8185 Chehalis Rd • $359,000 5745 Nakat Wy • $699,000 5526 Night Heron Dr • $888,000 9505 Semiahmoo Pkwy #C7A $428,000 Vacation every day at the One level home with bonus room. 2612 Large, well maintained duplex 2024 s.f. In waterfront community, home is in Immaculate, single story retreat cus- Beautifully appointed, expansive views
beach! 3-BR, fully furn. waterfront condo at Beachwalker is move-in ready. Sweeping waterviews and stunning sunsets. 2 hr. drive from Seattle.
s.f., 3-BR, 2.5-BA, office, bonus rm, and 3-car garage on 2.33 acres. Elevated home site with southern exposure. Fantastic location.
each side WITH 2-TWO CAR GARAGES on a large corner lot. Each unit has a den / office.
great condition. Gas fps. Large master with sliding door to private patio. Low maintenance yard, oversize garage, plenty of parking.
tom crafted w/ attention to detail. Perfectly sited on 80’ of prime southwest facing waterfront to capture stunning views.
of Drayton Harbor, Canadian Mountains & White Rock. Wall of windows in the large living rm, sweeping vistas.
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Corner southfacing lot in St. Andrews Green. Level & fully serviced, easy to build on. Walking distance from breathtaking water & mountain views, close to I-5 & border.
Beautiful 10 acre estate ready for your dream home! Secluded, with services already brought to the build sit! County, state, and federal mitigation completed.
Masterful 2007 renovation. Stone fireplace & hrdwd floor. Main floor living, open plan, formal dining, garden deck & 2 separate seating areas. Garage with shop.
Just 20 minutes north of the Guide Meridian. Quality custom built home. Winding driveway, beautifully landscaped grounds. Classic-well built home.
18 acre parcel with charming, almost new home framed at the entry with a beautiful old sycamore tree. Classic red barn & stable.
Built by Lou Nicksic, custom crafted front door the comfortable entry opens to a vaulted ceiling that extends to the great room complete with skylights & fireplace.
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1924 Farmhouse
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3114 Behme Road • $375,000 Private, beautiful and spacious 3-BR, 2-BA. MLS #965555
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1847 Billie Court • $459,900 Beautiful 5-BR, 2.5-BA! Gourmet
kitchen, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wet bar, walkin pantry. Beautiful wood flooring throughout. Sumptuous master suite boasts huge walk-in closet. Enjoy outdoor entertaining on the large patio with gas fireplace. Minutes to the I-5.
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CHARMING CAPE COD 315 E Street • Blaine
$244,999
One story living in meticulous home with open concept and newer kitchen. Beautiful trim, vaulted & tray ceilings, see-through gas fireplace & radiant heat. Cobble stone patios, 2 storage sheds. Plenty of off street parking. Zoned commercial. Makes for a great office space, and can also be retained as a residence.
Bruce Longstreth 360 319-6881
Great Family Home in Blaine’s Lincoln Green Neighborhood! 4746 Bay Shore Dr. • Blaine
$269,900
WON’T LAST LONG. Well cared for 3-BR, 2.5-BA in a friendly neighborhood. Big back yard will have a finished deck for you to have summer BBQ’s on. Spacious family room off the kitchen and a cozy fireplace in the front living room. Hurry and make this one yours. MLS # 977444
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568 H Street • $225,000
Well maintained rambler in Blaine, perfect location to walk to schools, shops, restaurants and services. Great starter/downsizer home 3-BR, 1-BA. Many upgrades.
Ingrid Andaluz 360-961-0499
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July 28 - August 3, 2016 • thenorthernlight.com
Parks district hosts picnic at Marine Playground Park
O B I T U A RY Lawrence M. Finnson
August 2, 1943 – July 21, 2016 Lawrence M. Finnson, age 72, of Blaine, passed away on Thursday, July 21 after a long fought battle with cancer. He was born in Bellingham on August 2, 1943 to Steinie & Clella (Billee) Finnson. He is survived by his 3 children; sons Michael Finnson and Lawrence Finnson, daughter, Angela Finnson, and granddaughter, Bethany; sisters Linda Fast (Reg), Vikki Finnson, Melodie Finnson (Rick Collier) and sister-in-law Vivian Lee Finnson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gregory Finnson. No service at his request, “Everything’s copa!”
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call on Skeena Way. July 19, 8:13 p.m.: Domestic order violation cold call on Woodland Road. July 19, 9:38 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Birch Bay Drive. July 19, 10:25 p.m.: Animal problem on Fir Way. July 20, 8:09 a.m.: Alarm audible on Shintaffer Road. July 20, 9:38 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Kickerville Road. Blaine man, 63, cited for driving with wheels off the roadway. July 20, 12:43 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Titan Terrace. July 20, 2:499 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on South Golf Course Drive. July 20, 3:47 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Sea Breeze Court. July 20, 3:47 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Sunset Drive. July 20, 3:57 p.m.: Trouble with customer on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 20, 6:09 p.m.: Impound private on Alderson Road. July 20, 6:30 p.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay Drive. July 20, 6:52 p.m.: Impound private on Hoyt Road. July 21, 11:13 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Gemini Street. July 21, 11:40 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 21, 1:15 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Alder Street. July 21, 7:54 p.m.: Hot rod on Giles Road. July 21, 9:22 p.m.: Threat cold call
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LOST CAT – Orange male cat named Oliver, last seen in the Peace Arch neighborhood on July 10. Please call Sue, 360441-9215.
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Whatcom County sheriff’s reports July 18-22 July 18, 3:48 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Harborview Road. July 18, 1:16 p.m.: Mental cold call on West Road. July 18, 1:29 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Bay Road. July 18, 1:40 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Halibut Drive. July 18, 2:34 p.m.: Alarm audible on Haynie Road. July 18, 3:28 p.m.: Domestic order violation on Jackson Road. Lynden man, 46, arrested and cited for violating a no contact order. July 18, 5:07 p.m.: Welfare check on Shintaffer Road. July 18, 6:50 p.m.: Fireworks on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 18, 8:30 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Harborview Road. July 19, 9:04 a.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 19, 10:46 a.m.: Assault simple on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 19, 11:47 a.m.: Assist citizen on Blaine Road. July 19, 11:50 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, no-injury on Kickerville Road. Ferndale woman, 22, cited for improper lane usage. July 19, 12:24 p.m.: Assist citizen on Blaine Road. July 19, 1:01 p.m.: Theft on Harborview Road. July 19, 1:30 p.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Drive. July 19, 3:30 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Kickerville Road. July 19, 7:52 p.m.: Assist citizen cold
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The Northern Light • July 28 - August 3, 2016
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Police Reports July 20, 9:57 p.m.: Police responded to a report of a man yelling near the intersection of Martin Street and Peace Portal Drive. Officers contacted the gentleman, with whom they were familiar from prior vocal destressing sessions. They spoke with him a while until he decided he had calmed enough to be able to go home and take a nap. July 21, 2:33 a.m.: An amazed, anonymous caller reported seeing a naked man walking near 3rd and Cedar Streets. The arriving officers contacted the pedestrian, who was indeed bare from the waist down, carrying a daypack, a cell phone and his private parts. He appeared to be alone but investigation revealed he had three associates; a trio of Pokémon Go characters he had just captured on his phone in the space between the two motels and the restaurant he was standing beside. He denied that his lack of clothing served any purpose save maximizing the agility needed for a satisfying hunt, but agreed to immediately don pants from his daypack rather than have his game interrupted by incarceration. July 21, 8:42 p.m.: An officer noticed the driver of a pickup truck turn southbound onto Peace Portal Drive from Bell
Road. The driver had trouble turning and drove left of the center line for about 40 feet, causing an oncoming motorist to stop. The driver was stopped at a gas station and did not have any ID on him. The driver’s license was found to be expired. The man was arrested, cited and released with a mandatory court date for the criminal license violation. July 22, 2:39 a.m.: Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies requested Blaine Police and Border Patrol assistance setting up a perimeter on Valleyview Road for a suspect in a domestic assault who had fled on foot. Assistance was provided, and an officer and agents remained on scene until deputies no longer needed assistance. July 23, 12:58 p.m.: Police were notified of possible illegal crabbing occurring on the Marine Drive pier. Officers contacted the would-be crustacean collectors and updated them on the permissible crabbing dates, which were yet to arrive. All parties agreed make sure they know the regulations before trying another harvest. July 24, 5:01 p.m.: Blaine police were advised of a stolen motor vehicle that was being followed by state patrol and sheriff’s deputies in the Blaine area. Two Blaine officers re-
Crossword
ACROSS 1. “What are the ___?” 5. Indian bread 9. Hail Mary, e.g. 13. Need a bath badly 14. Earthen pots 16. Length x width, for a rectangle 17. Amounted (to) 18. Bring up 19. Fluff 20. A deadly sin 22. To lash back 24. Decorated, as a cake 26. Hose material 27. Casual top 29. Angry expression 33. Ed.’s request (acronym) 34. Genealogy 37. Dostoyevsky novel, with “The” 38. “___ Lang Syne” 40. 86 is a high one 42. “Men always hate most what they ___
most”: Mencken 43. Divided 45. Bustles 47. Golf ball support 48. Go up and down 50. A horn of a buck 52. Southern breakfast dish 55. Big game 56. Dishonorable person 60. Eucharistic plate 63. O. Henry’s “The Gift of the ___” 64. Join securely 66. Acute 67. “One of ___” (Willa Cather novel) 68. Dispatch 69. Cut, maybe 70. Delight 71. Makeup, e.g. 72. Cost of living?
DOWN 1. Tolkien creatures 2. “Agreed!”
sponded to I-5 northbound, past exit 276. The car thief was apprehended prior to making it to Canada. Blaine officers then cleared the scene. July 25, 12:20 a.m.: At the request of Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department, Blaine Police responded to Beach Lamar Drive in Birch Bay for a report of a physical domestic. Upon arrival, the two groups were already separated and agreed to stay separated until the consumed alcohol metabolized. July 25, 2 a.m.: Blaine Police and U.S. Border Patrol responded outside the city to assist Whatcom County Sheriff’s Deputies with a report of a commercial burglary in progress in Birch Bay. Two of the four suspects were caught and the search for the others continues. July 26, 8:18 a.m.: Blaine officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence on 8th Street. The victims were contacted, a police report was taken, and the vehicle, a 1998 Acura Integra, was entered as stolen in all law enforcement databases. 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.
3. Unmarried girl 4. Draw 5. “___ any drop to drink”: Coleridge 6. Apple spray 7. Roswell crash victim, supposedly 8. Foul 9. A recantation 10. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g. 11. Cast 12. Fill 15. Christmas ___ 21. Prince of Wales, e.g. 23. Centers of activity 25. Discontinue 27. Brownish gray 28. Cause for a lawsuit 30. Literary term for wintertime 31. Paramour 32. Eye affliction 33. Back talk 35. “___ bad!” 36. Fizzy drink 39. Change of appearance 41. Like some memories 44. Mountain pool 46. Increase, with “up” 49. Extent from side to side 51. One who is in charge 53. Milk-Bone biscuit, e.g. 54. Taste, e.g. 56. E.P.A. concern 57. Net lining in back of a hat 58. Shrek, e.g. 59. Gobs 61. “___ Brockovich” 62. After deductions (var. spelling) 65. After expenses
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Tides July 29–August 4 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 29 12:47 am 9.4 8:26 am -0.3
3:56 pm 7.8 8:15 pm 6.3
Sa 30 1:39 am 9.2 9:20 am -1.0
4:58 pm 8.6 9:31 pm 6.5
Su 31 2:35 am 9.1 10:12 am -1.5
5:48 pm 9.1 10:39 pm 6.3
Mo 1 3:33 am 9.0 11:00 am -1.6
6:30 pm 9.5 11:39 pm 6.0
Tu 2 4:27 am 8.7 11:44 am -1.6
7:08 pm 9.7
We 3 12:31 am 5.6 5:21 am 8.5
12:28 pm -1.2 7:44 pm 9.7
Th 4 1:19 am 5.1 6:13 am 8.1
1:06 pm -0.6 8:16 pm 9.6
Weather Precipitation: During the period of July 19 to July 25, 0.06 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 17.49 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 81.1°F on July 25 with a low of 53.7°F on July 24. Average temperature for the week was 66.7°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Birch Bay Music Festival: Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30, 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday, July 31, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., former Homestead golf course at 7878 Birch Bay Drive. Live music, beer and wine garden, food, vendors, D’Haitre guitar raffle. Benefits Rescued Hearts Northwest, Happy Tails Happy Homes and The Orca Network. Info: birchbaymusicfestival.com. Blaine Senior Center Director Dana Hanks Retirement Party: Friday, July 29, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Lunch 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., open house 12:30–4 p.m. Info: 332-8040. Farm Tunes at BelleWood Acres: Friday, July 29, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian. Swedish Mafia performs live music out on the patio. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Country Stars Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe Performance: Friday, July 29, 7 p.m., Wheel House Bar and Grill 746 Peace Portal Drive. Tickets $12 reserve by calling 332-3324. Clam Digging 101: Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Learn the proper way to harvest clams and discover the different kinds that live in the bay. Learn the basics – your license, reading the tide chart, daily personal limit and more. Info: fobbsp.org. Brose/Ryder Cup Golf Tournament: Saturday, July 30, noon, Dakota Creek Golf Course, Blaine. Cost is $75. Carts, lunch and golf, dinner and silent auction, raffle, and music. Proceeds go to 3-year-old Ryder and two scholarships to Blaine High School seniors. Info: Rick Freeman, 410-9261; Steve Miller, 594-1838; Kris Kruse, 820-5706; Rudy Ambrose, 223-3705. Human Hungry, Hungry Hippo: Saturday, July 30, 1–4 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center. Come play this human version of the favorite board game! All ages, teams up to four people. Cost: $2. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, July 30, 5 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. For children of all ages. Bring your bicycle and helmet for an informative bike safety lesson and a ranger ride-along. Info: fobbsp.org. Summertime Sessions – Helping Hands: Monday–Friday, August 1–5, 9–11:30 a.m., Blaine United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. Learn about ways to help others locally and globally. Enjoy singing, crafts and snacks. Info: 371-7631. LEGO Club: Monday, August 1, 1–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Note new time - now come play for the whole afternoon! It’s free, it’s fun, and LEGO bricks are provided. For ages 4-11. Info: 305-3637 Teen Tuesdays - Book Talk: Tuesday, August 2, 3–4 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Teens, join this reading and talking group that chooses a new book to discuss the first Tuesday of the month. For middle and high school students. Info: 305-3637. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, August 2, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Weekly. For ages K–12. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, August 3, noon–1 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Speaker: Representatives from the Port of Bellingham discussing economic development. Info: 332-4544. Play and Learn Drop-in: Wednesday, August 3, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Preschoolers and their adults are welcome to drop in for free play with games and activities. Info: 305-3637. Tall Ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain: August 5–7, Blaine Harbor, gate 3, 235 Marine Drive. Tours, evening and battle sails. Info and tickets: historicalseaport.org. Splash Days: Fridays, August 5 and 12, 1–3 pm, Third Street between H and Martin Streets. Kids cool down and run through the giant fire hydrant sprinkler. Bring chairs, towels and shoes. Info: cityofblaine.com. Literary Lunchtime – Storytime Fun for Adults: Friday, August 5, 1–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Listen to a book piece of fiction, then make related craft. Bring a lunch if you’d like. Info: 305-3637. Family History Workshop: Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn basic research strategies and online resources. Gain hands-on experience is designed to get you started. Bring information you already know about your family. Free. Info: Liz, 366-0148. Birch Bay Beach Park Community Meeting: Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m.–noon, Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. Help plan the new park. Brief overview of the project, challenges and opportunities. Share your ideas and vision for the park. Info: whatcomcounty.us/parks. Band to Japan Car Wash: Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine Elementary School parking lot. Help a Blaine High School student earn their way to Japan. $10 donation per vehicle. Pirate Daze: Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine Marine Park Playground. Fun activities for kids of all ages – pirate games, costume contest at 11:45 a.m., pirate battle finale at 2 p.m. Free. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Drayton Harbor Days: Saturday and Sunday, August 6–7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, Plover rides, steam boats, arts and crafts, family activities, Prestigious George Raft Race and more. Info: blainechamber.com. Gordy’s Rock Sale: Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 1371 Paradise Road, Ferndale. Lapidary artist exhibiting polished specimens, petrified wood slabs, cabs, jewelry and more. Info: 366-0121. Outdoor Movie: Saturday, August 6, 9 p.m., Blaine Marine Park. Showing “Pan.” Bring chairs or blankets. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Farm Tunes: Friday, August 12, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Lindsay Street performs. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Haynie Opry Performances: Friday and Saturday, August 12–13, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. Friday – Queen’s Bluegrass. Saturday – Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band’s tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Tickets $10. Saturday, 3 p.m., Gospel matinee, $5 at the door. Info: 366-3321. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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