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Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo talks immigration, page 5
Blaine football players sign Sen. Ericksen holds letters of intent, page 6 press briefing, page 12
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Bite of Blaine Snow storm brings Blaine and Birch Bay to a halt returns this month B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e
s Thatcher McGaughy enjoyed a snow day sledding at Blaine Marine Park with his father on February 6. Winter weather forced school districts throughout the county to cancel classes and on-campus activities. Folks from around the community estimate Blaine and Birch Bay received about 3 to 6 inches of snow between February 5 and 7. See more photos on page 15. Photo by Oliver Lazenby
State AG secures halt to travel ban; President challenges court order By Grace Swanson, WN P A O l y m p i a News Bureau As a member of the Somali community in the Seattle area, Mohamud Yussuf said he feels relief after President Donald Trump’s travel ban was temporarily halted. In a court hearing last Friday, U.S. District Judge James Robart ruled in Washington state’s favor and granted a temporary restraining order on Trump’s executive order that applies nationwide. Although he is a U.S. citizen, Yussuf said he was apprehensive about leaving
the country after Trump imposed his order, fearing he might not be able to return. Twenty years ago Yussuf arrived in Seattle as a Somali refugee and is now the publisher and chief editor of Runta Somali News Magazine, a Somali-English publication based in Seattle. With Somalia as his country of origin, Yussuf said he is regularly questioned when he returns from trips outside the U.S. As a Muslim, he worries what the Trump administration will do next. Along with members of the Somali community, he has concerns about leaving the U.S. He feels a little more confident now that the ban is put on hold. “Today is a victory for everybody,” he
City sales tax proposal to face public hearing B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e If you planned on chiming in at next week’s sales tax hearing, hit the road an hour earlier. Last week, city staff announced a scheduling shift to a public hearing held to discuss a potential hike in Blaine’s sales tax. Now, the hearing will take place at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 13 at 435 Martin Street, suite 4000. Previously, it was scheduled for 6 p.m. Blaine City Council is expected to vote on whether or not to include a sales tax
measure on the April 2017 special election ballot. If the city moves forward with the ballot initiative, Blaine voters would be asked to consider a 0.2 percent increase to the citywide sales tax – from 8.5 percent to 8.7. The funds would be leveraged through a Transportation Benefit District, which the council voted to form in late January. During a special meeting on February 6, councilmembers voted unanimously to assume responsibility as the district’s board, which holds the authority to collect funds and commit to projects.
In Washington state, only a simple majority vote is required for the measure to pass. If placed on the ballot and approved by voters, Blaine would join a myriad of cities throughout the state that fund transportation project funding through a TBD, including neighboring Bellingham, Lynden and Ferndale. City staff estimate the tax would generate $200,000 per year for street, sidewalk and trail projects for the next 10 years. To learn more about the initiative, visit cityofblaine.com/903/transportation-benefit-district-TBD.
said after the February 3 court hearing. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a request for an emergency stay of the court ruling Saturday evening. In their motion, Trump’s lawyers asked the court to void Judge Robart’s ruling and resume the travel suspension. Their appeal argued that the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 gives the President the authority to suspend foreign nationals who would be detrimental to the national security of the United States. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump administration’s (See Courts, page 10)
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Prepare your appetite for an evening chock-full of tasty food prepared by local restaurants at the 17th annual Bite of Blaine. Sponsored by the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center, the event starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 20 at Semiahmoo Resort and will feature a social, silent and live auctions and plenty of food prepared by 13 local eateries. Big Al’s Diner, the Blaine Senior Center, Chada Thai, Drayton Harbor Oyster Company, Edaleen Dairy, the Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, Lizzie’s Cafe, Paso del Norte, Pastime Bar and Eatery, Pizza Factory, Semiahmoo Resort, Subway and Sweet Tangerine have agreed to participate this year. Blaine Chamber of Commerce treasurer Kimberli Shea said they’ve already received 40 items for the live and silent auctions – gift certificates, coupons, memorabilia and more are up for grabs. Event organizers are accepting auction items until February 13, Shea said. Tickets cost $30 per person and can be purchased at Pacific Building Center, located at 2677 Bell Road, or the Blaine Visitor Information Center at 728 Peace Portal Drive. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event. For those wishing to stay the night, Semiahmoo Resort is ofs Bite of Blaine 2016 fering a special $20 off room rate February 19 through 21. To make a reservation, visit semiahmoo.com or call 360/318-2000 using the promotion code “BITE2017.” To learn more about Bite of Blaine, call 360/332-6484 or email vic@cityofblaine.com.
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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 Editor Stefanie Donahue stefanie@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Oliver Lazenby oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@thenorthernlight.com Office Manager Amy Weaver info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com Contributors In This Issue Grace Swanson The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXII, No 34 Circulation: 10,500 copies
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Habitat for Humanity build in Birch Bay makes progress
s Julio Ortiz, his wife Juana Mendoza and their five kids are getting closer to stepping into a home of their own thanks to the support of Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County. In early January, volunteers joined the family to help build a home on Leeside Drive in Birch Bay. Since then, they’ve poured the concrete foundation, posted the trusses and are beginning to work on the roof. If you’re interested in lending a hand, contact volunteer coordinator Janet Straka at volunteer@hfhwhatcom.org or by phone at 360/715-9170 ext. 1016. Project updates and announcements are also being regularly posted to the “Habitat Whatcom Women Build” Facebook page. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County, visit hfhwhatcom.org. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County
Letters The Editor: I am writing about “Wildlife expert to discuss oil spill prevention and risks to the Salish Sea.” I care about getting jobs to Washington. Whether you believe in climate change or not, we can agree on one thing; fossil fuels take millions of years to develop, it is a finite resource, and we need to figure out what to do when we run out. Oil pipelines are a lost cause. So, let’s tie our need for manufacturing jobs to clean energy. Investing in solar, wind and water energy is absolutely necessary. Renewable infrastructure is an absolute key to getting our state to economic prosperity, not by repairing or making new failing pipelines. We need federal government subsidies on any company building solar panels/wind turbines in the U.S., and state tax incentives to get these companies to invest, but
we must absolutely ensure good union jobs come along (the rise and fall of our middle class is directly tied to the rise and fall of unions and collective bargaining). One day, digging for fossil fuels will be too deep and expensive, and gassing up an SUV will be beyond the average Washington family’s ability to afford it. We have to protect our waters and deal with this eventually now, not tomorrow. Mike Degan Blaine The Editor: In yet another appalling B.C. Court of Appeals decision, the forces of “NO’s” appointed judges have resorted to “process” instead of substance and science. Since when is “seeking an alternative” to a project that is not needed unreasonable? Christy Clark and her gang of provincial and
federal desecrators have approved projects enabling long-term irreparable damage to the earth and its people. Ongoing objections to B.C. Hydro’s Site C dam and power plant are again ignored by the courts. Are these judges totally asleep? Do they not read papers or watch the news or have internet? How can they, in any moral or ethical manner continue to believe that Site C is needed, or that the damage is justified? There are at least 10 alternatives, if and when the electricity is needed! Columbia River Treaty power, Burrard Thermal, electricity conservation – all scalable so that we get it when it is needed, not one massive 1100 MW project in (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Blaine Parks Board: Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 7 p.m. Blaine Fire Station. Info: nwfrs.net.
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Guest editorial: Bill Elfo, Whatcom County Sheriff Given local and national focus on immigration issues, there has been recent interest in the sheriff’s office’s policy in cooperating with federal law enforcement in turning people, classified by federal law as “criminal aliens,” to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents following their release from jail. The term “criminal alien” is defined by United States Code 8 U.S.C. Section 1227 and generally includes “any alien” who is convicted of a serious criminal offense. The enforcement of immigration laws is the responsibility of various agencies within the United States DHS. DHS agents regularly check Whatcom County Jail records to identify persons they suspect are “criminal aliens.” By law, these records are available for inspection by anyone. Federal agents, not local law enforcement, are trained and have access to data banks needed to determine a person’s immigration status. In order to facilitate a transfer of a “criminal alien” to federal custody once a person was released from the jail on state
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charges, DHS previously issued “detainer requests.” These requests asked the sheriff’s office to hold persons meeting federal criminal alien criteria for up to 24 hours past the time they were scheduled to be released from the county jail. In April 2014, a federal court within our federal judicial circuit held that the practice of detaining persons without a warrant beyond the time of their scheduled release on state charges violated the Fourth Amendment to the United States s Bill Elfo Constitution. In this case, the Clackamas County, Oregon sheriff and Clackamas County were held liable for facilitating a detainer at the request of DHS. Following the court decision, I consulted with our legal advisor at the prosecuting attorney’s office. It was concluded that continuing the practice of honoring detainers by holding persons beyond their scheduled release time would subject Whatcom
County and our deputies to liability for civil rights violations. To ensure public safety and legal requirements, I consulted with the affected federal agencies. The sheriff’s office continues to detain persons at the request of federal authorities if the federal agency presents a warrant. Federal authorities can also arrange to be at the jail at the time of the person’s scheduled release and take the person into custody as they prepare to leave the jail. With the number and availability of federal agents assigned to Whatcom County, this has not presented any logistical issues in our jurisdiction and requested transfers have taken place. Federal agents and the sheriff’s office have overlapping jurisdiction on a wide range of criminal offenses that violate both state and federal law. Our officers work closely and collaboratively on these matters. Federal agents are assigned to the Whatcom County Gang
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Borderites quarterback Jalen Kortlever and receiver Anthony Ball signed letters of intent last week to play college football. Kortlever signed to play with Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and Ball will be going to the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. Kortlever and Ball were instrumental in taking the Borderites to the playoffs last season, and they finished near the top of the 2A Northwest Conference in total passing and receiving yards. February 1 was the first day that high school seniors could sign a binding letter of intent for college football. Several other Borderites may play college football but haven’t yet decided
where they’ll go. Kortlever made his decision after visiting Benedictine College. “It’s a little ways from home but it’s a good fit and definitely felt like a place I could spend the next four to five years and grow as a player and a person,” he said. He liked the coaching staff, which is led by head coach Larry Wilcox. Wilcox has been there since 1979 and has the second most wins of any NAIA coach. “He’s a living legend and he’s in the Hall of Fame,” Kortlever said. “The coaching staff don’t look at you as just a football player. They know your chances of going pro are not the best and they want to make sure you find a good academic fit.” Benedictine’s business school and small class sizes also con-
tributed to Kortlever’s decision. Ball, Kortlever’s best friend and favorite receiving target, signed with UPS after a welcoming visit to the school. “I took a trip down there in December and I felt like I was home there,” he said. “I felt really welcomed.” A UPS coach encouraged the decision by pointing out that the team throws the ball a lot – about 50 times per game. Kortlever also considered UPS before settling on Benedictine. Ball said he’s happy for Kortlever, though he’ll miss him on the field. “It’s always great to have him there,” Ball said. “But it’s nice that we’re both pursuing our football dreams and our academics.”
Blaine sends huge crew to wrestling regionals By Oliver Lazenby Blaine wrestling took home first place team honors at subregionals at Sedro-Woolley last weekend and will send 16 wrestlers to Class 2A Regionals, putting them in strong position to qualify for the state championship. “I was expecting us to win it; I wasn’t expecting to win by that much,” said Blaine head coach Colt Warren. “We needed everyone to get bonus points and everyone came through big time.” Three Borderites won championships; Colton Economy (132 pounds), Riley Fritsch (170 pounds) and Saul Magallon (220) all took first place in their weight classes. Dereck Camba (138), Aidan Button (145), Jacob Westfall (160) and Tristan Alanis-Satterfeal (195) all placed second. Blaine’s other qualifiers were Alex Hall, fourth at 113 pounds; Caleb Bullard, fifth at 132 pounds; Garrett Adams, fifth at 138; Matt McCauley, third at 145; Chase Dubois, third at 152; Eric Davis, fifth at 152; Kevin Nolasco, third at 170; Julian Gonzales, fifth at 182; and Porter Schmidt, third at 220. Economy, Fritsch and Magallon have shined in tournaments throughout the season. Warren was impressed by performances from some less-experienced wrestlers. “Julian Gonzales and Garrett Adams taking fifth in their first year wrestling, that was huge for us and for them,” Warren said. “They wrestled their tails off. Matt McCauley taking third – he cut a bunch of weight and it was the first time he wrestled in a month and a half. His performances were really inspiring.” Though the team has dominated opponents throughout the season, its been plagued by an unusual number of injuries, Warren said. Some wrestlers who placed at subregionals have opted out of wrestling in competition for much of the last month. But the
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s Blaine’s Caleb Bullard wrestles Bellingham’s Rorey Stevenson. Bullard won the match to secure fifth place at regionals.
team isn’t done recovering if it’s going to succeed at regionals, Warren said. “At this time of year everyone’s banged up, so being healthy is just a relative term,” he said. “We are not 100 percent but we are healthier than we’ve been. A lot of it comes down to pain management.” Warren said the recent snow days will be a double-edged sword for the team at a crucial point in the season. The rest days will help kids battling injuries, but could pose a challenge for those who are trying to cut weight. The regional tournament is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 11 at
Blaine High School. Warren said the team could use as much community support as it can get. “Wrestling is a high energy sport and the kids food off that energy,” he said. Three girls going to regionals Three Blaine girls also qualified for regionals at the girls wrestling subregional tournament, held at Burlington-Edison High School on Saturday. Josy Delgadillo placed fifth at 115 pounds, Megan Davidson placed sixth at 105 and Yesenia Torres finished seventh at 190 pounds. The girls regional tournament starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 11 at Sedro-Woolley.
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Blaine loses to Sedro-Woolley despite Abshere racking up three-pointers By Oliver Lazenby Blaine boys varsity basketball lost its final home game to Sedro-Woolley 66–49 on Thursday, February 2. Sedro-Woolley powered ahead of Blaine in the second half, fueled by junior Davis Mihelich, who scored eight points in the third quarter alone during a scoring streak that Blaine just couldn’t recover from. Blaine’s high scorer Chase Abshere kept the team in the game by sinking two three-pointers in both the second and third quar-
ter. Abshere finished the game with 14 points. Jalen Kortlever had 11. Abshere said the Borderites struggled with turnovers and moving the ball on offense. “We had a hard time getting the ball across half-court without getting a deflection or turning it over,” he said. “At this point we’re looking forward to a fresh start next season.” The Borderites’ last game was scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, but was cancelled for snow and hasn’t yet been rescheduled.
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appeal later Saturday night, which means the travel ban remains on hold. Both sides, Washington state and the Trump administration, were asked to submit legal briefs to the court by February 6. The court heard oral arguments on February 7 and is expected to issue a ruling this week. Imposed on January 27, the President’s executive order bars people with visas from entering the U.S. from Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. The Refugee Admissions Program was also suspended for 120 days from the order’s effective date. Judge Robart’s ruling puts both of these provisions temporarily on hold. The Trump administration has said these measures will help prevent terrorists from entering the United States. The restraining order, which is the first step in a process to determine the legality of the travel ban, took effect immediately on February 3. In a statement Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security announced it has suspended parts of the executive order that apply to the ruling, which means travelers who hold passports from the seven previously barred countries may enter the United States. The refugee program also resumes. Future court hearings address striking down the order permanently. “I said from the beginning, it’s not the loudest voice that prevails in a courtroom, it’s the Constitution,” said Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson in a press conference after the court hearing. Ferguson filed suit against President Trump, the Depart-
s Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced in a press conference on January 30, that he was filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its executive order that halted travel for foreign nationals from seven Muslim-dominated countries. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office
ment of Homeland Security and high-ranking Trump administration officials on January 30 in Seattle’s Federal District Court to halt implementation of the travel ban. The state of Minnesota was added as a plaintiff to the case. Other states are considering joining the suit. Numerous technology companies, including Apple, Amazon and Expedia, have filed amicus curiae briefs in support of the state’s lawsuit. During the court hearing Friday, Washington solicitor general Noah Purcell argued that Trump’s order was motivated by religious discrimination toward Muslims, and prevented people in Washington state who are citizens of the countries listed in the travel ban from traveling and working overseas in other countries. The solicitor general represents the Attorney General’s office in both state and federal cases. Purcell also claimed that state-funded universities, including Washington State University and the University of Washington, would be negatively affected. International students and staff from the seven prohibited countries affiliated with the universi-
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effort. Dubbed the “beachhead team,” the role is subject to last a maximum 120 days, Ericksen said, depending on the U.S. senate confirmation process. “It’s outrageous for senator Doug Ericksen to claim that he can responsibly serve the people of Washington state and the people of the 42nd legislative district while also working in Washington D.C. for Donald Trump,” read a statement released by Tina Podlodowski, chair of Washington state’s Democratic party and former candidate for secretary of state. “He has missed a myriad of votes, is inaccessible to the people who live in his district and is not attending to critical issues here in Washington state, especially solving the education funding crisis.”
Ericksen dismissed the claims as “the Democrats’ desire to play partisan games,” further remarking that the Washington State Senate Majority Coalition Caucus, of which he’s a member, voted on an education funding bill just the day prior to the press briefing. “This is the only caucus and only legislative chamber in Olympia that has passed comprehensive McCleary fix,” he said in reference to an education funding order issued by the Washington State Supreme Court. “So we’re getting the work done.” Reporters pressed Ericksen about the ethics of taking on both roles – Erickson responded by explaining he consulted with legal counsel in the senate and in D.C. to ensure he was meeting “both the intent of the law and the letter of the law.” In his absence, Ericksen said state senator and Washington
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OBITUARIES Mary Ann Leighton
June 6, 1933 – February 2, 2017
s State senator Doug Ericksen State Senate Majority Coalition Caucus vice chair Tim Sheldon (D-Potlatch) takes his place. And despite having to commute by airplane into work, Ericksen said he is fulfilling role as a state legislator just fine. “Number one, they know they can rely on me,” he said.
Emergency hazard siren considered for use along Marine Drive
We lost our dear mother and friend. Our lives have forever changed but each one of us carries a beautiful spark of love from this dear sweet woman. Her love and sweet melodies will always be with us. Mary was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN and was adopted out of an orphanage by the Patterson family. She lived there until she met her future husband, Jim Leighton, who was there attending Army boot camp. After he returned from the Korean War, they moved to Whatcom County where she resided the rest of her life. They have two sons, Rick and Lenny Leighton and two grandchildren, Vincent and Tammy. She lovingly leaves family members and many beloved friends. She loved you all. Mary (her stage name Maria) loved to sing and entertain. She always looked forward to these happy events, especially karoke with her friends. She loved to sing the Jazz, Blues, Pop and Country songs. As a young mother her sons fondly remember her singing in their home and around the property, her sweet voice echoing through the neighborhood. This was her passion and joy. The last year of her life was spent at the wonderful Alderwood Park Health Center. The patients and staff were treated to her beautiful magic voice as she sang to them too. As she left this life, the music of Patsy Cline guided her home. We know the saints, angels and her beloved family and friends were there, cheering her on as she crossed the finish line home. Heaven’s choir just received their newest member. God speed Mary and welcome home, not goodbye, but see you later. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of gifts or flowers, please raise your voice in song, she would love that. Celebrate and remember the good times.
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e A 50-foot-tall emergency siren may soon crop up along Marine Drive thanks to Blaine planning commissioners who voted to approve a crucial project permit last month. On January 26, commissioners voted 4–1 to approve a permit for the project, which is being led by the city of Blaine public safety department. Now awaiting shoreline permits from the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) and a build permit down the road, community planner Alex Wenger predicts the siren could be installed as early as March. The project is being funded through a $47,900 federal grant that was awarded to the county. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management and the state’s Emergency Management Division are responsible for allocating the funds, said Blaine’s public safety department director Mike Haslip. “If we don’t install it here, it’s going to go to another community in Whatcom County,” Haslip said. Technically referred to as All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) systems, the sirens already are installed in Sandy Point and
Donald Thomas Swobody
February 23, 1933 - February 4, 2017 Donald Thomas Swobody, age 83, was born in Bellingham, WA to Joseph and Mary Swobody. He was a graduate of Ferndale High School class of 1952. He was a 20-year veteran of the Navy serving in Korea, making six deployments in Vietnam aboard minesweepers. He was also attached to the Inshore Undersea Warfare – Group 1. After his Navy retirement, he became a chef. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He married Deloris Hagen on September 29, 1956 in Bellingham and they just celebrated 60 years of marriage. Donald was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Swobody and Mary (Swobody) Day, and nephew Nicholas Andres. He is survived by his wife Deloris and children Becky (Terry), Don Jr. (Debbie), Eric (Lori), John (Annette), sister Margie Andres, brother John Rice (Joanne), 14 grandchildren and 28 great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Dr. Ferndale, WA with reception to follow at Greenacres Chapel. Memorials may be made in Don’s name to North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (Birch Bay Station), or American Legion Post #7 Honor Guard. Visit www. molefarewelltributes.com to share memories and stories.
s The star marks the proposed location of the new All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) system along Marine Drive.
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Point Roberts. Bellingham and Birch Bay are next to join the list. Once the permit is received, the siren will be installed on a 50-foot pole next to the Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility on Marine Drive. Planners also intend to sprinkle in a few evergreen trees around the structure to mask its appearance, according to the staff report.
The AHAB system can be used by state officials, emergency services personnel and the fire district to warn the public of a tsunami, earthquake or other potential hazard. Wenger said the alerts could be heard as far away as Semiahmoo spit; the system will be tested and sounded for 30 seconds on the first Wednesday of each month.
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Police Reports February 3, 11:52 a.m.: A man called to report that he has witnessed a BoltBus run the red light on SR543 and Boblett on at least two occasions. The second time was the previous night around 7 p.m. He wanted to make police aware of the problem. In the most recent incident, there had been a car right behind the bus, and that driver also ran the red light, assumedly because they could not see the light due to the height of the bus in front of them. An officer made a formal complaint to the BoltBus corporation. BoltBus asked that anyone observing poor behavior by one of their drivers contact them with the bus number (if possible) and the date and time of the incident. February 3, 3 p.m.: A citizen called Blaine police in regards to a relative trespassing on his property in the 700 block of G Street. The man told police that a family member kept breaking into his garage and staying the night without his permission. The man has confronted the family member in the past and asked them to stop. The man now requested police trespass the family member if another instance occurs. February 4, 1:10 a.m.: Canada Border Services reported an individual who had been denied entry into Canada had
made statements about having stashed a firearm in Lincoln Park. Officers, with the assistance of US Border Patrol agents, conducted an extensive search of the park and ultimately located the Smith and Wesson 9 mm. Possible charges against the careless gun owner are under review. February 5, 1 p.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to a single vehicle spin-out on I-5 N/B at milemarker 276. The vehicle was traveling too fast for conditions or the posted speed limit of 25 mph. Snow caused the vehicle to lose traction and hit a guard rail. The vehicle’s bumper was slightly damaged, but it did not reach the reportable limit. The vehicle was moved with help from U.S. Customs officers in the area. February 5, 10:22 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a report of a female who may have been thrown from a car on Peace Portal. Officers contacted the adult female who denied having been in a car. The woman did appear to be under the influence of intoxicants. She requested assistance in the form of a ride. After confirming the woman had no warrants, she was provided a courtesy ride to a safer location. February 6, 2:16 p.m.: A man reported his red-flannellined dungarees were stolen
Crossword
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from the dryer at the laundry mat. The owner of the business provided police with a photograph of the blue jean bandit, and police are investigating. February 6, 4:05 p.m.: While outside clearing snow from the police department parking lot, an officer heard a woman yelling in the distance. The officer followed the sounds of the spat and ultimately contacted a transient woman who is well known to police. She and her partner had gotten into a loud verbal disagreement. No crime had occurred, and the pair went their separate ways in order to take advantage of some cooling off time. Before the woman walked off, the officer provided her with a garbage sack to help protect the belongings she had on her from the snow and ice. February 7, 5:50 a.m.: Officers were contacted by a passerby who requested a welfare check on a transient, who he believed had slept out on a downtown sidewalk all night. Officers contacted the woman who was found to be alert, conscious, breathing and in relatively good health. The woman did not want any assistance from the officers. 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.
2. Bum 3. “Absolutely!” 4. Job 5. Kidney-related 6. Makeup, e.g. 7. Chucklehead 8. Moray, e.g. 9. Standard of judgment 10. Food sticker 11. Clash 12. Mustard or collard 14. Artist’s asset 16. Bind 20. “... ___ he drove out of sight” 25. Appear 26. Muslim headdress 27. ___ fly 28. Casting need 29. Cast 30. Appropriate 31. “Buona ___” (Italian greeting) 32. An elder in a Presbyterian church 34. Kind of dealer 35. “___ bad!” 37. “Comprende?” 42. Undertake, with “out” 44. Most recent 47. Bug 49. “As you ___” 51. Barbecue 52. Agreeing (with) 53. A belief involving sorcery 54. Car dealer’s offering 55. Adroit 56. Ace 57. Put on board, as cargo 59. Cantina cooker 62. Carbonium, e.g. 63. “___ moment” 65. Affranchise
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Images of Resilience: Chicana/o Art and its Mexican Roots: Through May 28, Lightcatcher building, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Exploring the development of Chicana/o art, from its beginnings through its relevance today. Info: whatcommuseum.org. Stuffed Animal Storytime: Thursday, February 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring your stuffies and cozy up for bedtime stories and music with Dana Cohenour. For ages 3–8. Info: 305-3637. Feel the Love Bake Sale: Friday, February 10, 1:30–5:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Show your Valentine love of the library by supporting this Friends of the Library bake sale. Why not bake a batch of cupcakes and enter one in the cupcake competition?! Info: 305-3637. Cupcake Wars: A Cupcake Competition: Friday, February 10, 2 to 6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Create your best cupcake and compete with other bakers for the Cupcake Crown! Entries must be submitted between 2 and 5 p.m. Judging begins at 5:15. Info: 305-3637. For Tea’s Sake Greenhouse Garden Party: Saturday, February 11, 10–11 a.m., VW’s Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. RSVP: vwhomeandgarden.com. Pruning 101: Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about the growth habits of trees and bushes, why prune, the right tools, how to get overgrown trees back in shape and how to creatively use clippings. By Blaine CORE. Info: Kelle Sunter, 332-7435. Yo-Yo Fun: Saturday, February 11, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn yo-yo tricks with Tucker Jensen. Yo-yos available. Saturdays through January and February. For all ages. Info: 305-3637. Backstage at the Border Presents: Kelley Porter and Susan Thomson: Saturday, February 11, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. Singing favorite songs as though we were all in our living room. Fundraiser for the Community Assistance Program. Life Line Screening: Monday, February 13, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Learn about your risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic conditions. Packages start at $149. Info: lifelinescreening.com. Painting at the Library: Monday, February 13, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Join fellow painters at this new bimonthly painting program facilitated by Maria Monks. Bring your own work, equipment, and supplies including a table cover. All mediums welcome, but no solvents of any kind please. Info: 305-3637. Public Hearing: Monday, February 13, 6 p.m., City council chambers, 435 Martin Street, suite 4000. Topic: Comprehensive Plan Amendment of the Wharf District Master Plan. Info: cityofblaine.com. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Thursday, February 16, Bob’s Burgers & Brew, 8120 Birch Bay Square Street. Topic: Whatcom County real estate market. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Pasture Management – How to Grow Great Grass: Thursday, February 16. For dairy farmers, noon–1:30 p.m. (lunch included), Ten Mile Grange, 6985 Hannegan Road Lynden. Speaker: Shabtai Bittman, Research Scientist, Agriculture Canada. For non-dairy farmers, 6–7:30 p.m. (light refreshments), Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road Blaine. Speakers: Tipton Hudson, associate professor, rangeland and livestock management, WSU Extension and Karen Pickering, publisher of NW Horse Source. Bite of Blaine: Monday, February 20, Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. No-host social at 6 p.m., food tasting at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy food from local restaurants with silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July. Tickets $30 available at Pacific Building Center and Blaine Visitor Information Center. Info: blainechamber.com. Current Refugee Resettlement Status: Sunday, February 26, 2–4 p.m., Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Drive. Learn about the current status of refugee resettlement services and ways to support resettlement programs here and elsewhere.
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Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga, Country Heat and barre. Info: bbbparkandrec.com.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of January 31 to February 6 .79 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 2.58 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 48.6°F on January 31 with a low of 23.7°F on February 6. Average high was 38.8°F and average low was 29.3°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Zumba, Line Dance, Counry Heat and Yoga Classes: Blaine Pavilion, 763 G Street, Blaine. Sponsored by BBBPRD2. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. 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. Pound Fit: Monday and Wednesday, 6 p.m., Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Childcare provided. $5 drop-in fee. Cribbage Tournament: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay. Cash to top three finishers. Double elimination. Peer to Peer Grief Support: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Baptist Church High School room, 2480 W. Badger Road, Custer. Info: 360/350-8089. Birch Bay Toastmasters Club: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Info: Paul, 303-4444. Dart League: Tuesday, The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Info: 922-0816. Community Meals: Wednesday, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Dinner offered free of charge; donations accepted. Sponsored by the CAP. Info: communitymeals@blainecap.org. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: First and third Thursday, 8 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Breakfast ($15) and a speaker. Blaine Weight Watchers: Thursdays, 5–6 p.m., 580 C Street, Blaine. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Snow and ice coat Blaine and Birch Bay A winter snow storm brought Whatcom County to a near standstill this week. The Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) was forced to postpone the 20th annual Arts and Jazz event to Saturday, April 15; Blaine school district canceled all classes and on-campus activities on February 6, 7 and 8; and a protest against President Trump’s recent immigration order scheduled at the Peace Arch Park was canceled and rescheduled to Sunday, February 12. Thousands of residents in the county were left without power, according to a statement released by deputy director of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Manage-
ment, John Gargett. However, in Blaine and Birch Bay, that wasn’t the case. “We had absolutely no problem,” said public works director Ravyn Whitewolf. The city received 12 calls during the storm and all concerned issues related to Puget Sound Energy, which serves locations in the south county, she said. Homeowners in Blaine and Birch Bay are served by Blaine City Light, which operates underground. At press time, the National Weather Service had issued a winter storm warning for February 8 to 9 in anticipation of additional snow accumulation.
s The Howey family skis. Photo by Louise Mugar
s Snowmen shine bright in Birch Bay.
Photo by Chuck Kinzer
s Slick roads left some drivers headed in the wrong direction, February 3. s A wooden Valentine peers out Photo by Meg Olson Photo by Ruth Lauman onto the bay. s The Valentine’s Day spirit struck Blaine a bit early this year.
RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES
Photo by Louise Mugar
Blaine, Birch Bay & Point Roberts JANUARY 2017
LOCATION
SALE PRICE
8432 Point Road North, Blaine
$1,985,000
Residential Lot
Lot 9, Cottages at Seabright Farm, Seabright Loop, Point Roberts
$595,000
4.71 acres residential land with outbuilding.
9679 Sunrise Road, Blaine
$160,000
.41 acres (2 lots) residential land.
8778 and 8780 Clubhouse Point Drive, Blaine
$220,000
Tract 2, (4.44 acres) wooded residential land in Prestwick Village.
8740 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine
$400,000
Lot 4, Cottages at Seabright Farm, 2218 Seabright Loop, Point Roberts
Lot 4, Cottages at Seabright Farm, 2218 Seabright Loop, Point Roberts
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