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Brush fire halts traffic and forces evacuation, page 3

Public hearing to focus on unrefined fuel shipments

Blaine dog awarded grant for surgery, page 8

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Service members honored at 9/11 ceremony, page 10

Are you up for the #BookBrainChallenge?

By Oliver Lazenby

s Blaine Library page April Sibley participated in the #BookBrainChallenge on September 12. For the challenge, she balanced a book on her head while training her two dogs. The Whatcom County Library System launched the campaign in conjunction with Library Card Sign-up Month.

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Whatcom County libraries launch social media campaign B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Thanks to a recent campaign led by the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), folks all the way from Bellingham to Blaine are donning books on their heads while dancing, singing, painting – you name it. The challenge corresponds with National Library Card Sign-up Month. To date, less than half of households in Whatcom County own a library card. “Our #BookBrainChallenge offers an

easy way for people to support the library, engage with their community, get more people signed up for library cards and have fun while doing it,” said Christine Perkins, library system executive director. This week, Blaine Library staff member Cindy Lettel decided to get creative with the challenge. On Monday, she carefully placed “The Wonderful Book,” by Leonid Gore atop her head while Blaine police officer Jake Farrer mimicked booking her into jail.

Marijuana exclusion policy termed “ludicrous” B y P a t G r u bb Recent and widespread publicity about Canadians being permanently banned from the U.S. after admitting to having smoked marijuana in the past has politicians on both sides of the border concerned. Reuters reported last Friday that Canadian public safety minister Ralph Goodale said, “We obviously need to intensify our discussions with our border authorities in the United States, including the Depart-

ment of Homeland Security.” “This does seem to be a ludicrous situation,” he said, pointing out that marijuana is legal in Washington state as well as “three or four other jurisdictions in the United States.” According to Reuters, Goodale spokesman Scott Bardsley stated, “In terms of the practices of border guards in question, those only came to widespread attention recently and will be discussed in future bilateral discussions.” Congresswoman Suzan DelBene was

equally forthright about the policy after her office was contacted by constituents upset by recent incidents at the Point Roberts and Blaine crossings. “The recent reports of Canadian citizens being interrogated for hours and banned from U.S. entry after admitting to having ever smoked marijuana is concerning,” she said. “The commerce and tourism that comes with sharing a border is a critical factor (See Exclusion, page 13)

Blaine Library page April Sibley chose to train her two corgis, Toffee and Chile, while balancing a Pembroke Welsh corgi training guide. A quick search of #BookBrainChallenge or #WCLSlibraries populates dozens of videos and posts. As Lettel puts it, “It’s just one example of the fun we have at the public library.” To complete the challenge, participants (See Books, page 2)

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Whatcom County has scheduled a September 27 public hearing on its moratorium on applications for new or expanded facilities for shipping unrefined fuels from Cherry Point, during the council’s regular meeting. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and is at council chambers at 311 Grand Avenue, in Bellingham. The county was required to hold a hearing within 60 days of August 9, when it passed the emergency moratorium. The moratorium allows local refineries to continue refining and exporting oil, but bans applications for new projects that would ship oil without refining it. The moratorium came about after councilmember Carl Weimer proposed an amendment to ban unrefined oil, coal and natural gas shipments from the Cherry Point urban growth area as part of the county’s 20-year comprehensive plan update. County staff is studying the issue and will make a recommendation to council before January 17. As recently as last year, shipping unrefined oil from the U.S. was illegal. In December 2015, U.S. Congress and President Barack Obama repealed a 40-year ban on unrefined oil exports. Since then, Canada has received the majority of unrefined oil shipments from the U.S. The cities of Vancouver and Hoqiuam, Washington, both have similar moratoriums in place as a result of oil export projects proposed in those communities. County council on September 13 also introduced an ordinance that would extend its moratorium by six months. That ordinance could be extended an additional six months if subsequent public hearings are held. The moratorium doesn’t prohibit the filing or processing of applications for maintenance or repairs that don’t increase capacity for shipping unrefined fossil fuels.

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BP and Whatcom County settled last month on a multi-year dispute over the county’s assessed value for the company’s Cherry Point refinery. They settled on a land value of $840 million, according to documents filed with the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals. That’s about $238 million less than the county’s assessed value of about $1.08 billion, but much more than $476 million appraisal that BP presented in its original appeal, said county assessor Keith Willnauer. The result is that BP will pay nearly $8.7 million in property taxes this year instead of the $11.1 million it would have paid on the county’s assessed property value. Taxpayers will actually see a reduction in their property taxes. BP has been paying less than the county’s assessed amount since the dispute began – as required by a statute governing tax disputes of a certain size – and now has to pay about $4.8 million in back taxes. “In the last three years, all of the taxing districts have absorbed the full loss and taxpayers in this interim had experienced higher tax rates to offset that reduction,” Willnauer said. Going forward, homeowners will effectively be paying less as BP’s back taxes roll in. BP’s Cherry Point refinery is within the Blaine school district and its property tax is 23.63 percent of the district’s tax base, Willnauer said. BP has invested more than $750 million into modernizing the refinery in the past 10 years, according to its website.

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Brush fire halts traffic, causes evacuation

s Blaine Library staff member Cindy Lettel and police officer Jake Farrer participate in the Book Brain Challenge. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

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are tasked with filming the book balancing act while stating the following: “I’m doing the Book Brain Challenge for the Whatcom County Library System to get more people signed up for library cards! Here’s what I can do with a book on my head.” Once the daring dance is complete, participants are encouraged to upload a video to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #BookBrainChallenge and #WCLSlibraries.

Bullying expert and author to speak at Blaine PAC By Oliver Lazenby Educational psychologist, best-selling author and public speaker Michele Borba is coming to Blaine on Monday, September 19 to talk about the power of empathy in children. She’ll speak from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Blaine school district’s Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to everyone. Borba’s talk will focus on her new book, “Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our AllAbout Me World.” The book discusses what Borba calls the empathy advantage, and how important empathy is for succeeding in school, work and relationships. “The goal is leaving parents

And don’t forget – to keep the campaign alive, participants are asked to challenge others in the community. “We’re inviting everyone in the community – from business owners, to children, to local elected officials and beyond, to show their library support by participating in the #BookBrainChallenge,” Perkins said. “Ferndale mayor Jon Mutchler has already posted his video and challenged other Whatcom County mayors to do the same.” It takes minutes to sign up for a library card online. Visit wcls.org/get-a-card to learn more.

s A brush fire bordered the northeast corner of Blaine and Birch Bay-Lynden roads last Monday, September 12. A few local residents were forced to evacuate their homes while responders from North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) attended to the fire. Traffic was delayed as a result of the fire. The cause is still under investigation. Photo by Molly Ernst

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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 Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com

Ceremonial dove release honors the Peace Arch

s Volunteers and members of the International Peace Arch Association (IPAA) celebrated the 95th anniversary of the Peace Arch on September 6. A student from Japan touring the park, l., Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht, c., and IPAA president Christina Winkler, r., participated in a dove release in honor of the anniversary. Representatives from the IPAA collaborated to produce a commemorative limited-edition postcard titled “A Time to Remember and Reflect.” The postcard is one of three created to honor historic anniversaries. The 75th, 85th and 95th anniversary postcards, also received commemorative cancellations from the United States Postal Service. Photo courtesy of Aaron Freeman

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The Editor: I happen to agree with letter to the editor writer Jim Agnello and also wish to thank The Northern Light for publishing our feelings toward the border guards on the American side of the border. I have lived in Blaine for over 30 years and for the last eight years worked in package receiving for our Canadian neighbors and have heard countless stories of the shakedown procedures that are given at the drop of a hat, for whatever reason they want! Oh, and let’s not even smile as that might be an admission of some sort of guilt. Far too much authority has been given to these rude and obnoxious thugs who think that because they have a uniform that they can do anything they want to

do, in whatever way they deem fit to do it. I am certain that I along with so many others would just as soon never cross that border because when we return were treated like murderous or thieving criminals. The likelihood is that these letters will not do a thing except antagonize the small minded, short man syndrome border officers that behave like they do, but I do have an idea for them … maybe buy a bigger truck with really, really large tires and rims and then the rest of your person may not feel so small. Brian Major Blaine The Editor: Now I understand what “The Donald” means when he says that his business ex-

perience will equip him to be president. Trump has apparently found a way to save campaign money by ripping off three little girls who performed at a couple of campaign events in Florida. This follows reports he ripped off contractors working on his Atlantic City casino project and didn’t pay illegal Polish immigrants working on one of his buildings in New York City. This reveals how he plans to pay for the (Continued on next page)

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September 15 - 21, 2016 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) substantial expansion of the U.S. Navy fleet. He will have the ships built and then not pay for them. He will also have “The Wall” built and then refer the contractor to Mexico when he wants to be paid. Brilliant! Talk about saving American taxpayers money. Think about all the new highways and bridges we are going to get for free! To hijack a slogan, and this is going to shock my family and friends, “I’m for him.” Jim Thomson Birch Bay The Editor: As a Canadian citizen who travels frequently to Birch Bay to enjoy the many attributes of the area and surrounding communities, I have to take exception with the letter to the editor about the border crossings and the “abuses of power” by the federal employees of the U.S. border service. I have run into one or two officers who seemed less than cordial on the odd occasion, but out of at least 500 crossings in 16 years that is less than 1 percent – a most enviable record for a service that keeps our countries safe. People traveling to other countries should keep in mind that it is a privilege, not a right to visit. Gordon A. Campbell Maple Ridge, B.C. The Editor: The first Little Free Library of the plan to bring a branch library to Birch Bay has been installed at the Birch Bay Visitors’ Center. It was built by Paul Angell and Jonny Wood, finished and decorated by Bud Reum and Marge Berke. It represents the first step in the plan to ultimately have a full service, permanent branch of the Whatcom County Library System in this community. The group responsible for this effort is the library committee of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, which meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the visitors center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. All interested residents are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to birchbaycommunitylibrary@ gmail.com. Ruth Higgins Birch Bay

The Editor: In an election season muddled with candidates’ slander and idealistic grandstanding, I am relieved to cast my ballot for an upstanding candidate I know I can count on and am confident that her word is her pledge. Representative Luanne Van Werven is a champion of higher education, K-12 education, farming and keeping livable wages here in Whatcom County. She cares about relevant issues, and she’s more than an idealist. In my experience with Van Werven, she has been a heavy lifter for our community, a motivator, a leader – not one to simply “talk the talk.” Our entire household gladly will vote to send Luanne Van Werven back to Olympia to continue working on behalf of us in the 42nd district. Christina Boyd Custer

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with tips and ideas for things they can do at home to create more empathy,” said Randy Elsbree, federal and special programs director for the school district. Borba will work with district staff and students throughout the day, starting with a two-hour session with school staff. Monday is a late-arrival day for students, and a training day for staff. More than 50 staff members are reading Borba’s book right now, Elsbree said. The event is a follow-up to topics covered in past training days, such as how adverse childhood experiences impact kids. “Our hope is that by creating and developing empathy the students will treat one another better and the culture and climate of the schools will become more positive,” Elsbree said.

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Blaine football shows depth in second win By Oliver Lazenby Wide receivers Chase Abshere and Alfonso Dermendziev emerged as talented targets for quarterback Jalen Kortlever in the Borderites’ 45–35 win against Meridian on September 9. Meridian’s offense started the passing duel with a methodical 16-play drive that ended with wide receiver T.J. Dykstra catching a 4-yard pass in the end zone. The teams traded possessions and scores through the first half and well into the third quarter tied 21–21.

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kowski launching a field goal. “Jalen Kortlever put it on the money and we did get a little bit of a running game going,” Dodd said about the third quarter. “We were able to score some points and more importantly get stops on defense.” The Borderites were challenged by Meridian’s varied offensive formations, Dodd said. “It was kind of a trick to line up right half the time,” he said. The Borderites have been working on tackling in open space, and Garrett Adams led the team in tackles, with some crucial tackles in the open field. Overall, Abshere caught five passes for 112 yards and Dermendziev caught two passes for 60 yards. Kortlever completed 11 of 16 passes, including four for touchdowns. Meridian’s quarterback, Simon Burkett, completed 19 passes for 277 yards. The Borderites will play their first 2A Northwest Conference game this Friday, September 16 against Sedro-Woolley (1–1, 0–0 in Northwest Conference games) at home. Sedro-Woolley beat Blaine 48–8 in their only matchup last season. Blaine is hosting a food drive for the food bank on Friday night. Spectators are encouraged to bring canned or non-perishable food items and drop them off at the ticket booth.

Young soccer team working through inexperience By Oliver Lazenby Kate Neher scored three goals and assisted another to lead Ferndale in a 6–0 win against the varsity Borderites soccer team on September 13. The Blaine girls are off to a tough start, with three losses in as many games and no goals yet, but the young team is optimistic heading into its second 2A Northwest Conference game against Sehome on September 15. “We have a lot of freshman on our team who are getting used to playing at this level, but we’re a lot more hopeful than last year,” said junior defender and team captain Taylor Miller. “We haven’t been playing as well as I know we can.” Last year, the Borderites were 2–9–1 overall and 4–10–2 in con-

ference games. Blaine had some bright spots in Tuesday’s game, including returning goalkeeper Tessa Kelly making some phenomenal stops and 12 saves overall. But they struggled to control the ball in their opponent’s half and couldn’t match the more experienced Ferndale team in shots on goal. Blaine is one of the smaller schools in the 2A Northwest Conference but 34 girls came out for soccer this year, which is more than in previous years, said head coach Kelly Tuski. “We had decent numbers last year, but not having 30 and hav-

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Final public hearing held to discuss Semiahmoo development proposal B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The Blaine Planning Commission held a final public hearing on a proposed development slated for the corner of Semiahmoo Parkway and Drayton Harbor Road. The September 8 meeting was the final opportunity for members of the public to offer comments for consideration before the commission prepares its recommendation for review by city council. Bellingham-based Rimland Pacific is planning to construct a phased single- and multi-family, gated housing and commercial development under the name Sea Smoke. The project proposal includes an indoor storage facility, a small commercial center and park. The hearing gave city staff and developers an opportunity to address comments expressed by citizens who attended the first public

hearing in August. Traffic congestion, speeding and safety, for example, had been a point of concern for residents. To address a potential surge in population and traffic density, the plan includes alterations to existing roadways and access points. At Thursday’s meeting, city staff reported that only two traffic incidents were reported at the intersection between Semiahmoo Parkway and Semiahmoo Drive, dating back to 2008 and 2010. In addition to the comments on traffic, city staff addressed the recommended development of a 22,000-square-foot indoor storage facility adjacent to Semiahmoo Drive. The storage facility would address storage needs for local residents, said Wayne Schwandt with Rimland Pacific. “[Storage facilities] are everywhere” in Birch Bay, he said. Commissioner Kevin Owens stated the idea of a storage fa-

cility had concerned him at first glance. However, “When I saw the illustration, that [was] a very different story,” he said. The Semiahmoo Resort Association has held negotiations with the developer about various aspects of the project and both parties have expressed interest in continuing to work together. “We purposefully are approaching this project in phases,” Schwandt said. “We want to take it slow. We want to make darned sure that we are doing it right.” Although the public comment period has closed, planning commissioners will still be discussing the project in open session. The commissioners will hold a study session prior to their next meeting on Thursday, September 22 when they will consider archived public comment before proposing a recommendation to go before city council.

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The historic Plover ferry undergoes its 21st annual inspection following last seasonal service B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e United States Coast Guard (USCG) representatives Chris Schilling and Melinda Bacon, conducted an annual inspection of the historic Plover ferry last Thursday, September 8. The passenger ferry has undergone a total of 21 required inspections, said director of Drayton Harbor Maritime Richard Sturgill. “We welcome the coast guard’s annual inspection, which helps us to keep the venerable Plover in tip-top condition for the safety of its many passengers and also for the proper stewardship of such an important icon from our maritime past,” Sturgill said. The nonprofit maritime heri-

tage organization, Drayton Harbor Maritime, restored the Plover in the mid-’90s. The ferry became subject to USCG inspections in order to become a passenger vessel. The Plover carries passengers during the summer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Plover transported 7,422 passengers, Sturgill said. The Plover conducted its last scheduled trip on Labor Day weekend. It will remain in the water for winter and start again Memorial Day weekend next year. After the inspection, Sturgill said the ferry “passed with flying colors,” and had just a few minor things to fix up for next year. To learn more about the historic Plover ferry, visit draytonharbormaritime.org.

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Peace Arch ceremony honors service members on 15th anniversary of 9/11 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Hundreds gathered at Peace Arch Park on Sunday to honor first responders on the 15th anniversary of September 11. Dignitaries from both sides of the border were in attendance to pay respect and remark on the honorable deeds by thousands of service members from both the U.S. and Canada. “They say that for some, the memories of the 9/11 attacks are starting to fade,” said Blaine Mayor Harry Robinson during

the ceremony. “I find that hard to believe.” Four first responders from New York City who served on 9/11 attended the ceremony on Sunday. More than 250 guests representing the Canada Border Services Agency, United States Border Patrol, police, fire and paramedic teams representing Canada and the United States and members of the armed forces were in attendance as well. A fundraiser barbeque was held Sunday afternoon at Peace Arch Park.

s The American flag stands tall during a 9/11 ceremony at Peace Arch Park on Sunday. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

s The historic Plover ferry carried a contingent of first responders, including those who served on 9/11 in New York City, to the ceremony on Sunday. Pictured above is FDNY EMS paramedic Robert Abril, left, NYC police officers Robin Crucey, Efrain Morales Jr. and Antonio Ortiz. Diane Cordrey, pictured in front, is the wife of Drayton Harbor Maritime board member Gary Cordrey. She lost her niece as a result of 9/11. Courtesy of Richard Sturgill

s Color guard members participate in the 9/11 ceremony on Sunday.

s Blaine Mayor Harry Robinson speaks during the Sunday ceremony. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

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s Guests waiting for a ceremony to honor the lives of those impacted by 9/11 15 years ago. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

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Briefly City green lights amendment request In a unanimous vote of approval, Blaine City Council approved a citizen-sponsored amendment proposal to reduce the permitted distance between gasoline service stations and locations considered “sensitive” within city limits. The amendment proposal was submitted by Heather Wolf on behalf of Yorkston Oil Co. and received approval from Blaine’s planning commission in late July. With approval from the city, Yorkston and others can now build gas stations 100 feet closer to sensitive locations in the city, including schools, parks, playgrounds, churches and places of public assembly within the Gateway Zoning District, which is bordered by SR 543, E Street

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in maintaining a vibrant economy and intimidation along the border could have detrimental effects on our local communities, including Whatcom County. “We should always strive to find the balance of protecting our communities from real security risks and treating our neighbors to the North with the respect they deserve,” DelBene concluded. Following reports of Canadians being permanently denied entry to the U.S. after they admitted to having used marijuana recreationally first published in The Northern Light and All Point

and Pipeline Road. The Blaine school campus as well as Lincoln and Skallman parks fall within the district impacted by the amendment. Blaine school district superintendent Ron Spanjer was approached for comment early in the process and expressed no concern about the amendment, according to city staff. The approval reduces the current 300-foot barrier to 200 feet. Under International Fire Code, a 100-foot buffer is required for a gasoline service station capable of storing one million gallons of gasoline. ❦ City park rename approved, another is left undecided Blaine City Council members approved a request to rename portions of land in the Montfort Park Neighborhood to Heron’s Pond. The request was initiated by the Park and Cemetery Board after a series of public meetings.

The city was also asked to consider a name change for Skallman Park. After several years operating as an off-leash dog facility, members felt it would be appropriate and more clear to call it Skallman Dog Park. Councilmembers did not vote on the matter after learning that members of the Skallman family did not support the name change. ❦ Special event permit approved by council Blaine City Councilmembers approved an amendment that will allow for camping, recreational fires and alcohol consumption in city parks with a new special event permit. Previously, such uses were prohibited in city parks. Recreational fires require city approval. The initiative was taken by the park and cemetery board. Members believe that the amendment will increase use of city parks.

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for life from entering the U.S.,” he added. In an interview with Global TV, Saunders pointed out the double standard that the CBP employs in enforcing the law. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a state dinner at the White House recently along with his mother, Margaret Trudeau. “The Prime Minister has admitted to past use of marijuana and his mother has a well-publicized history of using drugs when she was younger. They’re not banned but the average Joe is as soon as they admit to having smoked marijuana when they were young,” Saunders said. “This problem is not going away – these cases are only the tip of the iceberg,” he added.

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OBITUARIES Rhoda Emilia Bos

September 21, 1932 - August 20, 2016 Rhoda Emilia Bos, nee Rolf, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Born September 21, 1932 to Albert and Beata Rolf, Rhoda grew up in Ambia, IN. Albert was a Lutheran pastor, and his Christian guidance and influence guided Rhoda throughout her life. German was her first language; she learned English upon entering kindergarten. Rhoda attended Valparaiso University, worked at NBC Studios in Chicago, and later as a stewardess with TWA in the early 1950’s. While on layover in San Francisco in 1955, she attended a party where she met young Lt. Roger Bos, a US Navy fighter pilot. They were married June 1956, with Rhoda’s father officiating. They were married 55 years until Roger’s passing in 2010. As a young Navy wife, Rhoda kept the home fires burning while Roger was frequently deployed. Her husband’s naval career led them to move 14 times in 25 years, with her favorite being Gaeta, Italy. Their final tour of duty took them to Naval Air Station Fallon, NV, and they retired to Gardnerville, NV in1979 where Rhoda became an avid gardener, raised chickens, peacocks and a lamb. Rhoda was an accomplished seamstress, an excellent knitter, cook, and correspondent (she could write a newsy note like nobody’s business). She was also a voracious reader. A self-described political junkie, Rhoda was relieved to not have to cast her presidential ballot this year. Beautiful, devout, strong-willed, independent, intelligent, gracious, classy, and witty - Rhoda will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her. Rhoda is preceded in death by her husband Roger, and son Daniel. She is survived by her son Thomas, son Steve, daughter-in-law Lynn and grandchildren Adam and Lauren, brother Bill, sister Lois and their families. A memorial service is scheduled for September 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Reno, NV.

Darlene “Dar” Larson

September 20, 1948 - June 5, 2016 Darlene Larson passed away in Birch Bay at her home on June 5, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion #86, 4580 Legion Dr., Birch Bay, on Saturday, September 24, from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Coming up Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Thursday, September 15, noon, Loomis Trail Golf and Country Club, 4342 Loomis Trail. Speakers: Bret Easton, PGA golf director and Christopher Hutsen, rooms director. $15 buffet lunch. RSVP and info: info@birchbaychamber.com. Books and Bites: Friday, September 16, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the conversation. Discussing “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. Get your copy at the library. Info: 305-3637. Farm Tunes: Friday, September 16, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Marcel and Nakos perform. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Blaine Air Force Station Reunion: Saturday, September 17, Bay Horizon Park. Former Air Force members and locals invited. Info: uneeda-audio. com/757th/. International Coastal Cleanup Day: Saturday, September 17, Semiahmoo Resort. Grab a trash picker at Semiahmoo Resort and pick up litter on Semiahmoo spit. Participants receive a free Blue Heron cookie or drink. Info: semiahmoo.com. Family Fun Day: Saturday, September 17, 3–6 p.m., Kulshan Veterinary Hospital, 8880 Benson Road, Lynden. Fun afternoon to benefit Christian Veterinary Missions and NW Therapeutic Riding Center. Carnival games, doctor dunk tank, silent and live dessert auction and more. Info: 354-5095. Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates by Susan Middleton: Saturday, September 17, Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Info: whatcommuseum.org/exhibitions/. Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About Me World: Monday, September 19, 5:30–7 p.m., Blaine PAC. Educational psychologist and best-selling author Michele Borba will talk about the power of empathy in kids. Free.

s Spectators at Blaine’s Borderites football home game on Friday, September 16 are invited to take part in a food drive. Canned and nonperishable food items will be accepted at the ticket booth. The game is against Sedro-Woolley.

Teen Tuesdays - Crafts and Arts: Tuesday, September 20, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Join your friends and try a new craft project each month. All materials are supplied - just bring your imagination. Grades 6-12. Info: 305-3637. Special Screening of “Screenagers”: Tuesday, September 20, 6 p.m., Blaine PAC. All are welcome to view this documentary regarding growing up in the digital age. Free pizza dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Blaine School District. Info: 332-0740.

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Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, September 20, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess enhances problem solving, memory, concentration, and more. For ages K–12, and parents too! Info: 305-3637. Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, September 22, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Program motion and color sensors on the robots. For ages 10+. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637.

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ACROSS 1. Deserved 6. Bohemian, e.g. 10. Slap on 14. Catlike 15. Game on horseback 16. Dresden’s river 17. Before marriage 19. Six-stringed instrument 20. ___ cross 21. Anita Brookner’s “Hotel du ___” 22. __ council on “Survivor” 24. Artists before Italian artist Raphael 28. “___ we having fun yet?” 29. Control, symbolically 30. Hacienda hand, maybe 33. Wavelike design 34. Clavell’s “___-Pan” 37. Member of the mustard family 40. Stitches 42. Sylvester, to Tweety

43. Article of faith 45. Check 46. Fencing action 47. Amigo 49. Makes one confused 54. Measure 55. Columbus Day mo. 56. “___ Doubtfire” 59. Big mouths 60. Not important 64. Arch type 65. Cancel 66. Artillery burst 67. Acceptances 68. Christian Science founder 69. Canary’s call

DOWN 1. Absorbed 2. City on the Yamuna River 3. Entanglement (hyphenated) 4. “A Nightmare on ___ Street”

5. One engaged in buying and selling 6. V-shaped bandage 7. Auction offering 8. Fla. neighbor 9. Fr. writer 10. Demons 11. Accused’s need 12. Depth charge target 13. Scarlett O’Hara, e.g. 18. Pink, as a steak 23. Extend, in a way 25. “You ___?” 26. Ace 27. Bank job 30. Congratulations, of a sort 31. Victorian, for one 32. Away 33. Domestic animal skin disease 34. Discharge letters? 35. “Act your ___!” 36. An end to sex? 38. 180, so to speak 39. Alleviating pain 41. “Cast Away” setting 44. Dusk, to Donne 46. Heels 47. Agreement 48. Bear witness 49. Actor Matt 50. Adult insect 51. Scattered, as seed 52. Apple-polisher 53. Photographer’s request 57. 90’s party 58. Coin opening 61. Like the Who, in the 60’s 62. ___-Atlantic 63. Cold and wet

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Tides September 16–September 22 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

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Sa 17 12:16 am 2.5 6:08 am 8.7

12:23 pm 1.2 6:43 pm 9.4

Su 18 12:58 am 1.6 7:04 am 8.9

1:07 pm 1.9 7:15 pm 9.4

Mo 19 1:42 am 0.8 8:02 am 8.9

1:55 pm 2.8 7:49 pm 9.3

Tu 20 2:28 am 0.3 9:04 am 8.8

2:43 pm 3.8 8:27 pm 9.1

We 21 3:18 am -0.0 10:14 am 8.7

3:39 pm 4.8 9:07 pm 8.8

Th 22 4:14 am -0.0 11:28 am 8.5

4:43 pm 5.5 9:55 pm 8.3

Weather Precipitation: During the period of September 6 to September 12, 0.9 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 18.8 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 77.5°F on September 10 with a low of 48.1°F on September 9. Average temperature for the week was 60.8°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Blaine High Class of 1966 50th Reunion: Friday–Sunday, September 23–25. Blaine High School alumni invited to a no-host gathering on Friday, September 23 at 6 p.m., Pastime Bar and Eatery. Farm Tunes: Friday, September 23, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Lost at Last performs. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Wedding Dashers Fun Run: Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m., Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Avenue. 2.7-mile fun run. Faux wedding reception at the finish line. Grab your wedding gear and run for Lydia Place. Info: bbaybrewery.com/wedding-dashers. Run with the Chums: Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m., BP Highlands 4900 Brown Road. Kids Smolt Sprint 10 a.m., 5k fun run/walk 10:30 a.m. Games, prizes and educational activities. Info: chumsofterrellcreek.org. Wolves of the Sky: Saturday, September 24, 1 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Whatcom County falconer Dan Pike raises peregrine falcons, Harris’ hawks, homing pigeons and hunting dogs. Info: fobbsp.org. Fingerpainting for Grownups: Saturday, September 24, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Express your inner artist. Blaine artist Heidi Wood will provide the supplies and aprons. Limited to 10. Register at the library or online at wcls.org. Info: 305-3637. End of Summer Celebration: Saturday, September 24, 1–4 p.m., Blaine Marine Park Playground, Marine Drive. Playground rededication at 1 p.m., live music, food vendors. Info: scrawford@cityofblaine.com. Bellingham SeaFeast: Friday–Saturday, September 30–October 1, Maritime Heritage Park, Bellingham. Salmon grilling contest, knot-tying demos, boat races, seafood vendors and more. Info: bellinghamseafeast.com. Farm Tunes: Friday, September 30, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Broken Bow performs. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Fix It - Healthcare at the Tipping Point: Saturday, October 1, 9:30 a.m., Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham. Film exploring a single-payer system. Info: 360/398-2295 or unitedforhealthcare.org. Blessing of the Animals: Saturday, October 1, 2:30 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. Blessing ceremony, open to all pets, leashes and protective restraints required. Info: 595-4821.

Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga and more. Info: bbbparkandrec.com or 656-6416. AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Al-Anon Meetings: Tuesday, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248. 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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Whatcom County Sheriff’s Report: August 29-September 10

“A Whale of a Place to Go!”

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Candy Shop open weekends in September

August 29, 4:25 a.m.: Landlord

September 3, 1:25 a.m.: Operat-

35, arrested for obstructing a police

September 9, 12:39 p.m.: Welfare

tenant dispute on Valley View Road.

ing while intoxicated on Harborview

officer, possession of a controlled

check on Blaine Road.

August 29, 8:57 a.m.: Burglary cold

Road. Blaine man, 53, cited for DUI

substance without a prescription

September 9, 1:58 p.m.: Suspicious

call on Birch Point Road.

and defective tail lamps.

and resisting arrest.

vehicle on Outrigger Loop.

August 29, 11:16 a.m.: Alarm audi-

September 3, 4;39 a.m.: Welfare

September 7, 2:20 p.m.: Motor vehi-

September 9, 2:02 p.m.: Civil prob-

ble on Alderson Road.

check on Birch Bay Drive.

cle accident non-blocking, non-inju-

lem cold call on Birch Bay Drive.

August 29, 12:11 p.m.: Suspicious

September 3, 5:58 a.m.: Drugs on

ry on Birch Bay Drive.

September 9, 3:08 p.m.: Traffic haz-

circumstances on West Road.

Snohomish Road. Blaine resident, 22,

Bellingham woman, 40, cited for

ard on Birch Point Road.

August 29, 4:02 p.m.: Landlord

arrested for controlled substance

improper passing on the right side

September 9, 4:02 p.m.: Motor ve-

tenant dispute on Valley View Road.

manufacture/delivery/possession

and operating a motor vehicle with-

hicle accident non-blocking, non-in-

August 29, 12:51 p.m.: Suspicious

with intent to distribute.

out insurance.

jury on Haynie Road and Giles Road.

vehicle on Birch Bay Drive.

September 3, 10:54 a.m.: Assist citi-

September 7, 5:40 p.m.: Vandalism

Blaine man, 31, arrested and cited

August 29, 8:20 p.m.: Mental on

zen cold call on Morris Road.

cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

for operating with license suspended

East Street.

September 3, 2:26 p.m.: Brandish-

September 7, 8:44 p.m.: Landlord

third degree and cited for a prohib-

August 29, 8:24 p.m.: Suspicious ve-

ing on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

tenant dispute on Valley View Road.

ited U-turn.

hicle on Hillvue Road.

September 3, 2:52 p.m.: Disorderly

Custer woman, 56, arrested for fel-

September 9, 4:07 p.m.: Civil prob-

August 30, 2:29 a.m.: Trouble with

conduct on Alderson Road.

ony harassment and malicious mis-

lem cold call on Mayfair Place.

guest on Outrigger Place.

September 3, 6:40 p.m.: Animal

chief second degree less than $750.

September 9, 4:50 p.m.: Hot rod on

August 30, 7:24 a.m.: Hit and run

problem on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

September 7, 9:39 p.m.: Trouble

Blaine Road.

cold call on West Badger Road.

September 3, 8:40 p.m.: Theft cold

with guest on Birch Terrace Drive.

September 9, 8:58 p.m.: Suspicious

August 30, 10:57 a.m.: Domes-

call on Birch Bay Drive.

September 8, 11:12 p.m.: Security

circumstances on Birch Bay-Lynden

tic physical on Blaine Road. Blaine

September 3, 11:28 p.m.: Burglary

check on Welkers Road.

Road.

BUY ONE COMBINATION MEAL

woman, 41, arrested and cited for

on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

September 8, 9:25 p.m.: Traffic stop

September 9, 9:54 p.m.: Suspicious

assault fourth.

September 4, 8:25 a.m.: Death in-

on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine

circumstances on Birch Bay-Lynden

August 30, 12:06 p.m.: Burglary cold

vestigation cold call on Giles Road.

man, 61, arrested and cited for

Road.

call on Jackson Road.

September 4, 10:51 a.m.: Animal

driving with license suspended

September 10, 8:07 a.m.: Assist citi-

(Lunch or Dinner) WITH PURCHASE OF 2 DRINKS & GET 2ND COMBINATION MEAL (of equal or lesser value)

August 30, 1:16 p.m.: Alarm audible

problem on Valley View Road.

third degree.

zen on Birch Bay Drive.

on Kickerville Road.

September 4, 12:03 p.m.: Suspicious

September 9, 9:10 a.m.: Assist citi-

September 10, 9:48 a.m.: Harass-

August 30, 1:39 p.m.: Assist citizen

vehicle cold call on Birch Bay Drive.

zen cold call on Sweet Road.

ment cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden

cold call on Makah Road.

September 4, 1:03 p.m.: Child prob-

September 9, 12:21 p.m.: Traffic

Road.

August 30, 3:35 p.m.: Traffic hazard

lem on Harborview Road.

problem on Pacific Highway.

September 10, 10:20 a.m.: Alarm

on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

September 4, 3:06 p.m.: Assault sim-

September 9, 12:37 p.m.: Extra pa-

panic on Fawn Crescent Road.

August 30, 3:53 p.m.: Impound pri-

ple on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

trol on Stein Road.

vate on Blaine Road.

September 4, 4:04 p.m.: Vehicle

August 30, 4:16 p.m.: Assist citizen

theft cold call on Timber Lane.

on Bay Ridge Drive.

September 4, 5:01 p.m.: Landlord

August 30, 4:32 p.m.: Fight on Birch

tenant dispute on Portal Way.

Bay-Lynden Road. Custer woman,

September 4, 5:23 p.m.: Landlord

47, arrested and cited for assault

tenant dispute on Valley View Road.

fourth.

September 4, 7:52 p.m.: Domestic

August 30, 6:34 p.m.: Kin notifica-

physical on Surf Place.

tion on Comox Road.

Blaine man, 38, cited for assault

August 30, 8:33 p.m.: Traffic hazard

fourth.

on Birch Bay Drive.

September 4, 8:33 p.m.: Fireworks

August 30, 10:07 p.m.: Harassment

on Alderson Road.

cold call on Clamdigger Drive.

September 5, 12:16 a.m.: Suspicious

August 31, 12:45 a.m.: Security

person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

check on Whitehorn Way.

September 5, 2:09 a.m.: Mental on

August 31, 10:51 a.m.: Domestic

H Street Road.

order violation on Pacific Highway.

September 5, 6:25 a.m.: Suspicious

Louisiana man, 55, arrested and cit-

vehicle cold call on Alderson Road.

ed for violating a no contact order.

Bellingham man, 20, arrested for dis-

August 31, 12:06 p.m.: Serve war-

orderly conduct and minor in posses-

rant at milepost 276, I-5.

sion of/consuming alcohol.

August 31, 2:14 p.m.: Welfare check

September 5, 2:27 p.m.: Trespass

on Salish Road.

cold call on Sweet Road.

August 31, 4:41 p.m.: Welfare check

September 5, 5:33 p.m.: Civil prob-

on Harborview Road.

lem cold call on Valley View Road.

August 31, 6:54 p.m.: Drugs on Pa-

September 5, 7:28 p.m.: Burglary

cific Highway.

cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

September 1, 12:03 a.m.: Motor ve-

September 5, 8:38 p.m.: Suspicious

hicle accident non-blocking, non-in-

person on Hillvue Road.

jury on Harborview Road and Dray-

September 5, 9:01 p.m.: Landlord

ton Harbor Road.

tenant dispute on Valley View Road.

September 1, 1:24 a.m.: Neighbor-

September 5, 11:41 p.m.: Trouble

hood dispute on Portal Way.

with customer on Birch Bay Drive.

September 1, 7:19 a.m.: Suspicious

September 6, 12:01 p.m.: Assist

circumstances cold call on Birch

agency on Pacific Highway.

Bay-Lynden Road.

September 6, 1:06 p.m.: Suspicious

September 1, 7:42 a.m.: Parking

person on Loomis Trail Road.

problem on Morningside Drive.

September 6, 1:22 p.m.: Motor vehi-

September 1, 11:14 a.m.: Serve

cle accident non-blocking, non-inju-

warrant on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

ry on Deer Trail Road.

September 1, 1:28 p.m.: Civil prob-

September 6, 5:39 p.m.: Vandalism

lem cold call on Birch Bay Drive.

on Haynie Road.

September 1, 4:12 p.m.: Suspicious

September 6, 6:03 p.m.: Disorderly

vehicle on Birch Bay Drive.

conduct on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

Blaine man, 23, arrested and cited

September 6, 6:04 p.m.: Civil stand-

for operating with license suspended

by on Surf Place.

third degree.

September 6, 6:16 p.m.: Landlord

September 2, 7:16 p.m.: Suspicious

tenant dispute cold call on Birch

vehicle cold call on California Trail.

Bay-Lynden Road.

September 2, 7:20 p.m.: Burglary

September 6, 11:01 p.m.: Runaway

cold call on Alderson Road.

cold call on Loft Lane.

September 3, 12:58 a.m.: Welfare

September 7, 12:50 p.m.: Serve

check on Birch Bay Drive.

warrant on Oertel Drive. Blaine man,

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