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s Folks with Blaine-based NorthWest Emergency Preparedness (NWEP) hosted an expo at the Blaine Pavilion on March 25. Emergency response representatives from throughout the county made an appearance to connect with the public and answer questions. The event was the first for the local group and featured demonstrations, displays and discussions. See more photos on page 14. Photo by Melinda Tageant
Blaine high school to offer expanded college credits B y P at G r u bb Blaine High School students wanting to accumulate college credits before graduating from high school will have new options in the upcoming academic year, high school principal Scott Ellis told Blaine school district board members on Monday night.
Currently, the district offers four college credit pathways to students: two tech prep courses, nine Advanced Placement (AP) courses and two College in the Classroom (CIC) and Running Start courses. The district is working to bulk up its CIC options from Math in Society and Pre-Calculus to include junior and senior English, U.S. History, senior Civ-
City hosts April meetings to discuss sales tax measure With ballots expected to hit mailboxes as soon as April 7, Blaine city staff are ramping up outreach efforts to answer last-minute questions about a measure to increase the sales tax. Two open house meetings are scheduled in April to discuss the idea of increasing the city’s sales tax to fund a Transportation Benefit District in Blaine. Monies collected would be used to fund transportation projects for streets, sidewalks and trails. The first of two meetings will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 at the Blaine
Public Library, located at 610 3rd Street. The other will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 17 at the Semiahmoo Fire Hall, located at 9001 Semiahmoo Parkway. If approved by a simple majority of voters during the April 25 special election, the sales tax would increase by .2 percent – that’s from 8.5 to 8.7 percent – and is expected to generate an estimated $200,000 per year for transportation projects over the next 10 years. Money would be collected through a Transportation Benefit District, which the city council voted to form in January.
The funding is expected to address needs outlined by residents out of the city’s recent strategic economic initiative. Out of the 933 responses derived from citywide surveys, trails and streets were near the top of the priority list. Neighboring Bellingham, Lynden and Ferndale already fund transportation projects through transportation benefit districts using a sales tax. To learn more about the sales tax measure, see page 10 for a Q&A, featuring Blaine public works director Ravyn Whitewolf.
ics, Psychology, Calculus and Advanced Art. The additions would allow students to earn up to 30 college credits in each of their junior and senior years. There has been a significant jump in students taking Running Start courses, Ellis told school board members, (See School, page 3)
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Volunteers will take part in what’s become a years-long process to restore the salmon habitat in Terrell Creek at a community work party on April 8. With nearly two decades of work completed, representatives from local environmental advocacy groups look back. Located in northwestern Whatcom County, Terrell Creek spans about 9 miles and stems from Lake Terrell; the watershed drains into Birch Bay. Historically, the area from Point Whitehorn to Boundary Bay was inhabited by the Semiahmoo tribe and the creek was known for its abundance of coho salmon and steelhead trout. Since then, more than half of the land directly bordering Terrell Creek was harvested for timber and converted to farmland and the thriving fish population fell dramatically. Efforts to restore the habitat began in 1999 after questions about the health of the creek and existing fish population spurred a detailed habitat assessment led by the Bellingham-based Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA). The study discovered multiple constraints on salmon habitats caused by, in part, unhealthy vegetation and impenetrable passageways, said NSEA executive director Rachel Vasak. Volunteers and a number of agencies throughout the county have since come together to improve and restore water quality and habitat in the creek. NSEA, the Whatcom Conservation District, Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic
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attributing it to parents looking for an earlier start and avoiding some of the high costs of college. CIC credits are guaranteed college credits, he pointed out, whereas AP credits aren’t, necessarily. “We’re proposing that students pay the same $80 fee for a five-credit class that they pay for Running Start classes,” Ellis advised the board, and listed the advantages CIC courses have both for the student and the district. For the student, CIC books and supplies are paid for by the district whereas those costs can be over $100 per class for Running Start. Also, transportation expenses, driving time and risk are reduced when the student remains on campus. The student takes classes with their own age cohort and doesn’t have to juggle two academic calendars. There is more access and support for seniors when applying to college, financial aid and scholarships and better parent and school access to student progress and support services when the student requires help, he said. Ellis pointed out that current Running Start first quarter grade point averages for juniors are 0.77 points lower than their ninth and 10th grade cumulative GPAs. From the district perspective, having the students remain on campus has a positive impact on school climate and allows the district to retain the state apportionment student funding. Ellis said feedback from college admissions officers indicated there would be no difference in how four-year public schools view AP, RS or CIC courses during the admission process. Summing up, Ellis told the board, “I’m very excited. It’s kind of a brave new world for high schools.”
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s Artists gathered at the Blaine Public Library March 27 to paint. Led by Maria Monks, “Painting at the Library” typically meets the second and fourth Monday of each month. “We just paint as friends,” Monks said. The event is open to the public and offers artists a quiet place to work in the company of friends. Supplies are not provided and all mediums are welcome. To learn more, visit wcls.org.
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Briefly City enters into franchise agreement with Wave Broadband Telecommunications company Wave Broadband can extend its presence in Blaine after the city council voted to grant a non-exclusive franchise on March 27. Wave, formerly Black Rock Inc., has maintained a presence in Blaine since 2012 to offer specialized dark fiber services.
The agreement approved by the city council allows the company to expand its services to offer internet, data and voice, among other things. According to a city staff report, Wave Broadband has signed off on similar agreements in Ferndale, Everson, Bellingham and Nooksack, as well as other cities throughout Washington. ❦ Bellevue engineering firm pens contract with city for Sweet Road reconstruction Winter weather took a toll on Blaine streets this year, particu-
larly on Sweet Road. The city is pursuing a twophase project to reconstruct the damaged roadway, which, according to assistant public works director Bill Bullock, carries between 300,000 and a million tons of freight on an annual basis. “After the winter thaw, public works decided to break the project into two phases to reconstruct Sweet Road based on the severe damage to the road surface this winter; a high risk of developing a hazardous condition if not rehabilitated this
year,” read a city staff report. On March 27, Blaine City Council unanimously agreed to move forward on a contract with Bellevue-based TranTech Engineering LLC in the amount of $64,316.42 to perform engineering design services for the project. Funds will be allocated from the Transportation Improvement Board. ❦ Council awards bid to Sail Electric Inc. for project in Vista Terrace neighborhood In connection to the city’s expansion of utility services in
the Vista Terrace neighborhood through a Local Improvement District (LID) last year, the council agreed to move forward with plans to convert area power from Puget Sound Energy to Blaine power, among other things. The vote cast on March 27 awarded the project to Sail Electric Inc. in the amount of $162,140 at nearly half of the city’s original estimate. The majority of the work will consist of electrical cable and equipment installation in the neighborhood.
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Sports Four Blaine high school football players travel to UK for rugby By Oliver Lazenby Four Blaine High School students are on a trip to England
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four games against teams from England and Wales, said assistant coach Braden Otto. The trip goes from March 29 until April 10. Braden Otto, Gunnar Arneson, Travis Siebol and John Kramme are the Blaine High School players going on the trip. The players, all high school seniors, will stay with members of the teams they play. Those same teams have traveled to the U.S. to play the Chuckanut Bay team and stay with local athletes, Otto said. “The club has a longstanding history with a lot of the teams we play,” Otto said. “They go and have a great game of rugby and get all muddy, and then go home and spend the night at the opposing team’s house. That’s rugby culture.”
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s Blaine High School rugby players, from l., Travis Siebol, Brady Otto and Gunnar Arnason are traveling to Wales to play four matches for Chuckanut Bay Rugby. Not pictured: John Kramme.
Athletes from all over Whatcom County play with Chuckanut Bay Rugby. For the team, the trip is a chance to see rugby in its birthplace. In addition to competing, they’ll also watch a professional game,
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Otto said. “The level of competition is considerably better than in the states, but we’re catching up,” Otto said. “We have won games against these teams before.”
Blaine High School varsity sports recap March 22–28, 2017
Baseball
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March 22: Blaine beat Nooksack Valley 12–1 at home
March 23: Blaine lost to Sehome 3–1 at home
March 23: Blaine beat Squalicum 11-1 at home
March 24: Blaine beat Squalicum 5–1 at home
March 27: Blaine lost to Anacortes 3–1 at home
March 24: Blaine lost to Lynden Christian 16–15 away
March 25: Blaine lost to Lynden 6–4 at home
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March 27: Blaine beat Sedro-Woolley
March 22: Blaine lost to Bellingham 4–0 away
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Blaine athletes show pitching depth in start to baseball season By Oliver Lazenby Blaine baseball hit the ground running, winning its first three games. Through those games Blaine allowed its opponents to score just one run, in a 12–1 victory over Nooksack Valley at home on Wednesday, March 22. Though the first three games were non-conference games, it’s a promising start, especially for Blaine’s pitchers. Before the season, head coach Sean Linville said pitching was an unknown for Blaine. The team employed four pitchers in the first three games – Brandon Watts, Jon Gunderson and Eric Davis all started, and Anthony Ball closed against Sehome. “It was a conscious effort this
first couple weeks in our nonleague games to get as many guys out there as we can just to give them some experience,” Linville said. “We’ve been really pleased with our pitching so far.” Linville expects Sehome, which Blaine beat 4–0, to be near the top of the conference. But the first three games might not be representative of how Blaine will do later, Linville cautioned. A lot of teams do what Blaine has been doing and try out a variety of pitchers. Linville has also been pleased with his team’s performance at bat. “We had a feeling that we had some guys who could swing the bat and that’s borne out to be true,” he said.
s Brandon Watts and Jalen Kortlever celebrate as Cruz Rodriguez runs home to score the eighth run in Blaine’s 12–1 win over Mount Baker High School on Wednesday, March 22. Photo by Oliver Lazenby
Blaine athletes win 14 out of 35 at home track meet By Oliver Lazenby Blaine athletes took top spots in 14 out of 35 events at their first home track meet against Squalicum and Mount Baker high schools on Wednesday, March 22. Blaine’s individual top placers were: Dalton Mouw, 100- and 200-meters; Dylan Grimme, 1,600 meters; Matthew Simpson, 3,200 meters; Isaiah Russ, 300-meter hurdles; Jared Philips, discus; Tucker Jensen, javelin; Haden Anthony, pole vault; Taylee McCormick, 800 meters and 1,600 meters; and Mariah Minjarez in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles. Blaine’s Muow, Isaiah Russ, Alfonso Dermendziev and Trevor Freeland took the top spot in the 4x400-meter relay, and the girls 4x400 team of Brynn Hallberg, Ayanna Holguin, Ashley Dickerson and Ariyana VanderVeenRaum also took first place. In all, 53 athletes turned out
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for Blaine’s track team this year. That’s slightly down from last year, but this year’s team is a little more experienced. Nearly half the kids on the team last year were competing for the first time.
s Ariana VanderVeen-Raum crosses the finish line in the girls 4x100 relay.
A lot of standouts from last year are back this year. Three of four runners from last year’s boys 4x400-meter relay team, which went to state, are back this year. Freeland filled the fourth spot at Blaine’s first home meet, but Grimme is also a contender for that relay team, said head coach Carey Bacon. “It’s hard to say anything definitive, partly because the weather has been a factor in the early going,” Bacon said. “This group should have a good chance to make the post-season.” Last year’s 4x400 team finished the state finals with a time of 3 minutes 36 seconds. At home on Wednesday, March 22, the team crossed the line in 3 minutes 42 seconds, a solid showing this early in the season. Individually, Mouw and Dermendziev should have good seasons in the 100- and 200-meter events. Mouw snagged a season-best in both those races last week. Russ will also be a competitor in the 300-meter hurdles, Bacon said. Though they won last week, the girls 4x400-meter relay team is also still a work in progress. “We have some new kids turning out and we are feeling our way to see who might end up doing what,” Bacon said. “Our group overall has been positive and generally working hard.” In field events, Bacon expects Haden Anthony will have a
s Blaine sixth grade student Logan Thiessen won the Blaine Middle School Geography Bee and is set to participate in the state Bee this Friday, March 31. Hosted by the National Geographic Society, the state champion will win $100 and a trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the national championship May 14 to 17. The winner of the national bee will win a $50,000 college scholarship. Just over 100 students are participating in the state bee this weekend at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. Photo by Julie-Anne Butschli
s Tucker Jensen throwing the discus. strong season in the pole vault, and a few throwers have a chance at the post-season as well. “Tucker Jensen is a serious javelin thrower, and he and Porter Schmidt are improving in the shot put,” Bacon said. “Rani Prasad is a new girl thrower who has shown some early promise.”
Jared Philips tossed a personal best 113 feet, 4 inches to win the discus event on March 22. The track team’s next meet is the Birger Solberg Invitational, at Sehome High School, on Saturday, April 8. The next competition at home is on Wednesday, May 3.
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The City of Blaine Water Division started flushing the City's water distribution system. This is accomplished by opening hydrants along the system (starting at the well fields) to move fresh water throughout the distribution system. The purpose of flushing the system is to remove any grit and debris in order to improve water quality through the distribution system. During the city flushing program city water customers may experience a temporary low water pressure and/or cloudiness when flushing is going on. The cloudiness condition (caused by air) should be only temporary, and can be cleared by running a cold water tap for a few minutes to clean and flush your service line. If the condition continues for an extended period of time please contact the Blaine Public Works. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, feel free to call Public Works at 332-8820. Leroy Dougall, Blaine Public Works.
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Blaine musician releases children’s album
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OBITUARIES
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e “Dana’s Best Jump and Jam Tunes” is the latest work from local musician Dana Cohenour. The album offers young audiences a healthy blend of engaging, groovy tunes. Blaine resident Cohenour announced the release of her album on March 15 and is set to perform live at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 15. The album is comprised of 12 songs for kids and combines influences derived from rock, bluegrass, country and pop music. “It’s all very high energy, very interactive music for kids,” Cohenour said. In the span of her career, Cohenour has earned 17 national awards, released six studio albums and participated in multiple national tours. Her most recent album was produced at Beaird Music Group Studios in Nashville and is inspired by working with kids and her experience as a mom. Since its release, the album has received an endorsement from KIDS FIRST!, among other accolades. Cohenour began her career in New York, where she received a degree in music and theatre. She pursued a career on Broadway and got used to playing shows in bars and cabarets, she said. Later in
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her career, she wanted something more and shifted her work to focus on children. “Singing in a smoky bar has nothing on singing in the sunshine,” she said. Cohenour has lived in Blaine for about 15 years. Her commitment to music and education has encouraged her to maintain a presence in the community. For 11 years, she led story time at the Blaine Public Library and now teaches kids age 1 to 4 about mu-
sic at the Bellingham-based Opus Performing Arts Studio. Since releasing the album, she’s recorded two music videos for her songs “Wiggle Workout” and “Jump and Jive.” They’ll premiere at the upcoming show at Mount Baker Theatre, she said. “It’s not a ‘sit in your seat’ kind of show,” she said. To learn more about Dana Cohenour and her music, visit musicplayground.co. For tickets, visit bit.ly/2nFVeeL.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: March 3-18 March 3, 5:26 p.m.: Impound pri-
March 8, 12:36 p.m.: Littering cold
call on Birch Bay Drive.
vate on Haynie Road.
call on White Road.
March 13, 9:22 a.m.: Alarm audible
March 3, 7:36 p.m.: Vehicle prowl
March 8, 3:17 p.m.: Property found
on Birch Point Road.
cold call on Mayfair Place.
on Blaine Road.
March 13, 11:17 a.m.: Burglary cold
March 4, 7:49 a.m.: Traffic hazard
March 9, 12:26 a.m.: Alarm audible
call on Harborview Road.
on Kickerville Road.
on Birch Bay Square Street.
March 13, 2:12 p.m.: Burglary cold
March 4, 8 a.m.: Impound private
March 10, 2:05 a.m.: Driving while
call on Stein Road.
on Harborview Road.
intoxicated
Bay-Lynden
March 13, 4:56 p.m.: Suspicious
March 4, 6:30 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
Road. Louisiana man, 22, arrest-
circumstances cold call on Birch
cumstances on Moonlight Way.
ed and cited for driving under the
Bay-Lynden Road.
March 4, 7:18 p.m.: Traffic stop on
influence.
March 13, 10:10 p.m.: Suicidal sub-
Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine man,
March 10, 6:25 a.m.: Alarm audible
ject on Haynie Road.
25, arrested for operating with li-
on Loomis Trail Road.
March 13, 10:17 p.m.: Domestic
cense suspended third degree and
March 10, 1:09 p.m.: Theft cold call
order violation at milepost 275, I-5.
driving with license suspended third
on Harborview Road.
Bakersfield, CA, resident, arrested for
degree.
March 10, 1:27 p.m.: Suspicious ve-
violating a no-contact order.
March 5, 4:26 a.m.: Drunk on Twi-
hicle on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
March 14, 1:23 a.m.: Traffic stop on
light Place.
March 10, 6:12 p.m.: Juvenile prob-
Kickerville Road.
March 5, 6:42 a.m.: Vehicle aban-
lem on Giles Road.
March 14, 9:31 a.m.: Theft cold call
doned cold call on Dupree Drive.
March 10, 7:04 p.m.: Shots on Har-
on Blaine Road.
March 5, 9:11 p.m.: Neighborhood
vey Road.
March 14, 3:04 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
dispute cold call on Dahl Lane.
March 10, 7:56 p.m.: Security check
cumstances cold call on Delta Line
March 6, 4:19 p.m.: Motor vehicle
on Birch Bay Drive.
Road.
accident
March 10, 8:46 p.m.: Alarm silent on
March 14, 5:19 p.m.: Traffic stop on
cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
Semiahmoo Drive.
Giles Road. Blaine man, 26, arrested
March 6, 8:07 a.m.: Civil problem
March 11, 9:50 a.m.: Hazard on
and cited for operating with license
cold call on Haynie Road.
Cottonwood Drive.
suspended third degree, and cited
March 6, 8:54 a.m.: Theft cold call
March 11, 12:37 p.m.: Suicidal sub-
for operating a motor vehicle with-
on Seavue Road.
ject on Salish Road.
out insurance.
March 6, 9:57 p.m.: Harassment
March 11, 2:24 p.m.: Motor vehicle
March
cold call on Seawan Place.
accident unknown injury on Drayton
cious person on Drayton Harbor
March 7, 1:55 a.m.: Burglary on Por-
Harbor Road.
Road.
tal Way.
March 11, 8:38 p.m.: Traffic hazard
March 15, 9:32 p.m.: Shots on Bruce
March 7, 8:33 a.m.: Domestic physi-
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
Road.
cal on Giles Road.
March 12, 1:42 a.m.: Domestic ver-
March 16, 10:51 a.m.: Property
March
7,
non-blocking,
9:50
non-injury
a.m.: Suspicious
on
Birch
14,
9:44
p.m.:
Dorothy Hurtley passed away surrounded by family in White Rock, BC on Monday, March 20 at the age of 83. Born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Dorothy spent her childhood years living in Rama, Saskatchewan on the family farm. When she was 18, her family moved to Fort Langley, BC. She graduated from the Royal Columbian in New Westminster, BC as a Registered Nurse in 1956 and married Ken Hurtley that same year. Together they had five children and after living in Vancouver, BC and Sacramento, CA they settled in Blaine, WA in 1965. In addition to being the world’s most wonderful mother and grandmother, she was a talented artist, loved to bake and garden, was an animal lover, and always had a listening ear for those whose needed one. Dorothy is survived by her brothers Bert and Kenny, sister Lois, ex-husband Ken, children Susan, Kevin (Kathy), Sandra, Kelly (Miles), Kent, grandchildren Noel (Jasmine), Chase, Jenna and many nieces & nephews. An online obituary can be found at www.tributes.com/dorothyhurtley. The family asks that you please share your memories of our beautiful mom. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County at www.alternativehumanesociety.com (click on “donate”, and then on a blank heart to give.)
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March 12, 3:13 a.m.: Suspicious ve-
March 16, 1:22 p.m.: Serve warrant
Road.
hicle on Harborview Road.
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March 7, 10:53 a.m.: Welfare check
March 12, 11:58 a.m.: Mental cold
March 16, 8:26 p.m.: Suspicious
on Yvonne Way.
call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
circumstances cold call on H Street
March 7, 2:33 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
March 12, 12:08 p.m.: Domestic ver-
Road.
cumstances cold call on Moonglow
bal on Castlerock Drive.
March 17, 6:46 a.m.: Mental on
Place.
March 12, 7:46 p.m.: Shots on Cam-
Grandview Road.
March 8, 12:58 a.m.: Alarm audible
as Drive.
March 17, 12:52 p.m.: Civil standby
on Birch Bay Drive.
March 12, 8:18 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
on Petticote Lane.
March 8, 11:24 a.m.: Burglary cold
cumstances on Willow Way.
March 18, 12:08 a.m.: Music on Loft
call on Dearborn Avenue.
March 13, 5:58 a.m.: Threat cold
Lane.
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Coming up Silver City Band at The Beach at Birch Bay: Friday, March 24, The Beach at Birch Bay, 6–8 p.m. Free entry. Rhinestone Wranglers Taco Night: Friday, March 31, 5–7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. LEGO Club: Monday, April 3, 1–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Meet new kids and build new things. LEGO bricks are provided. Additional hours for Spring Break. For ages 4-11. Info: 305-3637. Learn to Spin Using a Drop Spindle: Monday, April 3, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn the history of spinning and the various types of spindles and fibers. Participants will make a CD drop spindle and learn to spin prepared roving (a long, narrow bundle of fiber). Presented by Molly Craig, host of “Needlework at the Library.” Info: 305-3637. Homebuyer Class: Tuesday, April 4, 6–8:30 p.m., Bellingham WECU, 511 Holly Street, Bellingham. Take the mystery and intimidation out of the home buying process instructors: Josh Henry of Caliber Home Loans and Dave Hiller of Rockwood Realty. Info and registration: 820-4636. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, April 5, noon, Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Speaker: Whatcom Community College. Info: blainechamber.com. Dahlias: Wednesday, April 5, 4–6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Perfect for our NW climate, these long bloomers come in thousands of different forms and colors. Learn about them from a member of the Blaine Community Orchards for Resources and Education (CORE). Program will repeat at 10 a.m. on April 8. Info: 305-3637. Needlework at the Library: Thursday, April 6, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. If you like to knit, crochet, or enjoy other needlecrafts, join this gathering of kindred spirits to work on your project, socialize, and share advice and patterns. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Senior Center Annual Rummage Sale: Saturday, April 8, 8 a.m.– 3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Donations welcome but please no clothing, pillows, large appliances, old TVs, VHS, cribs or car seats. Drop off April 3-6 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the pavilion. Info: 332-8040. All About Perennials: Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m., VW’s Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. An expert on perennials and ornamental grasses will discuss uses in landscapes, container design and more. Info: 366-3906.
s NorthWest Emergency Preparedness (NWEP) hosted an expo at the Blaine Pavilion on March 25.
Crossword
ACROSS 1. Blue 4. Change states, in a way 8. Camping gear 12. “Buona ___” (Italian greeting) 13. Assortment 14. Met expectations? 16. Not straight 17. Beach shades 18. Romance, e.g. 19. Car dealer’s offering 21. Makeup, e.g. 23. Copper 24. “Don’t give up!” 25. Lying, maybe 27. “Dig in!” 29. Born’s partner 30. Carry on 31. “Chicago” lyricist 34. Structure devoted to something holy 37. Exclusive 38. Compete 39. Booty 40. A.I. 41. Bundle 42. Matterhorn, e.g.
43. Bed board 45. Wastes times 47. ___ Dee River 48. Best seller 49. Actor’s goal 50. Come together 51. Cracker spread 52. Not just “a” 55. “Unimaginable as ___ in Heav’n”: Milton 58. Boris Godunov, for one 60. In-box contents 62. Roswell crash victim, supposedly 64. Above 66. Misfortunes 67. Beat 68. Fries, maybe 69. Lady Macbeth, e.g. 70. Convene 71. ___ bean 72. “___ calls?”
DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4.
Ratty place Deck out Quite a while Bon ___
(witticism) 5. Flying high 6. Like composition paper 7. Chuck 8. What “it” plays 9. At attention 10. Opening time, maybe 11. Mountain pool 12. Preserve, in a way 15. Undertake, with “out” 20. Make, as money 22. Be a snitch 26. Drone, e.g. 28. Affirmative vote 29. It’s boring 30. Ale holder 31. Axis of ___ 32. Tab 33. Flower fanciers 34. High-five, e.g. 35. Burrow 36. Catch, in a way 37. Boozehound 40. Dracula, at times 41. Congratulations, of a sort 43. “Ain’t ___ Sweet” 44. Bounce 45. Convened 46. Certain surgeon’s “patient” 49. Make fun of 50. “Silly” birds 51. Place for a barbecue 52. Claw 53. Ravines, etc. 54. “... or ___!” 55. Accident 56. Astringent 57. Game piece 59. Back talk 61. Actress Sorvino 63. After expenses 65. ___ green
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Tides March 31–April 6 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 31 2:21 am 3.9 7:59 am 9.1
2:48 pm -0.2 9:44 pm 9.1
Sa 1 3:13 am 4.8 8:35 am 8.8
3:40 pm -0.4 10:52 pm 8.9
Su 2 4:13 am 5.6 9:17 am 8.4
4:36 pm -0.3
Mo 3 12:06 am 8.8 5:23 am 6.0
10:11 am 8.0 5:38 pm 0.0
Tu 4 1:20 am 8.8 6:49 am 6.1
11:17 am 7.5 6:44 pm 0.3
We 5 2:28 am 8.9 8:17 am 5.6
12:43 pm 7.1 7:52 pm 0.7
Th 6 3:22 am 9.0 9:25 am 4.9
2:13 pm 7.0 8:56 pm 1.0
Weather Precipitation: During the period of March 21 to March 27, 1.06 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 9.9 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 60.9°F on March 23 with a low of 42.6°F on March 26. Average high was 56.9°F and average low was 44.0°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Terrell Creek Community Work Party: Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.–noon, off Jackson Road in Birch Bay. Help restore salmon habitat by planting native trees and shrubs along Terrell Creek. The Whatcom Explorer mobile watershed will be on site helping kids learn about restoration, water quality and storm water. Info: n-sea.org. Build a Community Day: Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Habitat property, 7535 Leeside Drive, Birch Bay. Help with cleanup and other small projects throughout the neighborhood. Catered lunch from Paso Del Norte and Q&A with executive director John Moon. Info: hfhwhatcom.org. Brayden Large Fundraiser: Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Lizzie’s Café, 1700 Peace Portal Drive. Half of proceeds from all fish dishes go to help Brayden’s family with expenses due to his upcoming brain surgery. Raffle with lots of great prizes. Info: 332-9400. Antique and Collectibles Evaluation Event: Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.– 3 p.m., Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck Street, Bellingham. Like Antiques Road Show. Tickets are $6 per item or $15 for three, with no limit. No furniture, items must be small enough to carry. Info: wccoa.org. Georgia Donovan Talk and Tour: Saturday, April 8, 1:30 p.m., Whatcom Art Market, 1103 11th Street, Fairhaven. Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band: Saturday, April 8, 7 p.m., Haynie Opry at the Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. The band performs traditional country music, plus cowboy poetry contest. $50 first prize. Tickets $10 at the door, kids under 12 free. Old-Time Gospel Music matinee, Saturday, April 8 at 3 p.m., $5 at the door. Info: 366-3321. U.S. Citizenship Class: Mondays, April 10–May 8, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Prepare for your citizenship interview and study U.S. history and government for the examination. Five free classes taught in English, and ELL students are welcome! Registration at wcls.org, or 305-3637. Registration is required and class size is limited. An Evening of Poets and Poetry: Wednesday, April 12, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Celebrate National Poetry Month with local poetry lovers and poets including authors George McKinney and Carole MacRury. Refreshments! Info: 305-3637. Semiahmoo Women’s Club Luncheon: Thursday, April 13, 11:20 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Speakers: Dave Wilbrecht, Blaine city manager; Suzanne Melby, Semiahmoo Resort; Debbie Farmer, Blaine Library. Showcase artist: Debbie Haggman. Buffet lunch $25. Free prizes. RSVP by 5 p.m. April 10 to Debbie Fields, 393-4289 or djfmommy@aol.com. Open to women from all ocmmunities. Info: semiahmoowomensclub.org. Miniature Gardens Class: Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m., VW’s Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Big kids create mini gardens. Cost: $20/child includes planter, soil, plants and more. Info: 366-3906. Easter on the Farm: Saturday and Sunday, April 15–16, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Egg hunt, petting zoo, pony rides, Easter Bunny and family photos, country brunch, scavenger hunt, apple bin train ride and face painting. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Community Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 15, noon–2 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Four hunt age groups: 0–2, 3–5, 6–8 and 9–10. Hot dog lunch free for ages 10 and under – others by donation. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86. Celebrate Easter with The C Shop: Saturday, April 15, The C Shop, 4825 Birch Bay Drive. Horse wagon rides 3–6 p.m., Easter egg hunt 4–6 p.m. Info: thecshop.com.
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Sip one, sip all at Northwest Wine Encounter, April 28–30 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The second annual Northwest Wine Encounter is slated to offer full glasses and heaps of seaside fun to guests this April. “This young event in a beautiful setting with a lineup of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most famous winemakers,” said host and writer for The Seattle Times Andy Perdue. “The venue lends itself to a relaxing weekend, and our guests will socialize with these talented winemakers and learn about their wines during the course of three delicious days at Semiahmoo.” Northwest Wine Encounter is presented by Semiahmoo Resort,
Golf and Spa and other sponsors and takes place Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30. The three-day event features educational seminars, elegant dining and plenty of wine tasting. The event begins with a reception that features wine tasting and an evening bonfire with a gourmet s’more selection. A slew of educational seminars will be led by representatives from Panther Creek Cellars, Toil Oregon, Leonetti Cellar, Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, Northstar Winery and Red Willow Vineyard. Doug Charles of Compass Wines is the keynote speaker and The Seattle Times’ Perdue will moderate scheduled
Blaine artist to host tour and talk
panel discussions. “We’re onto something here in Washington, Oregon and Canada,” said Chris Upchurch of DeLille Cellars. “Our unique topography and climate, coupled with our combined sense of passion and curiosity, enable us all to make wines that are unique, expressive and delicious.” Several activities are scheduled throughout the weekend, including an event called Wine Speed Dating, where guests have
the opportunity to taste wines with participating winemakers. A dinner gala scheduled for Saturday will feature a five-course meal prepared by Semiahmoo Resort executive chef Bruno Feldeisen and celebrity chef Roy Breiman of Coastal Hotels. “Some of the best product I’ve seen from all over the world is right here under our hands,” Feldeisen said. “In our beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest, we’re surrounded by hardwork-
ing farmers and fisherman whose bounty we’re honored to showcase this weekend alongside the finest wines of our region.” To participate, guests are required to register with Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa. Cost to attend is $475 per person and includes two nights stay and resort fees, Friday evening’s wine tasting and beach bonfire and vintner-hosted tasting seminars. For more information, visit semiahmoo.com.
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C ASINO • RESORT s Acrylic and mixed media artist Georgia Donovan is set to speak about her work at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 at the Whatcom Art Market, located at 1103 11th Street in Fairhaven. A resident of Blaine, Donovan plans to debut her new work at the event. For more information, visit fineartamerica.com/profiles/georgia-donovan.html. Pictured above is a Photo courtesy of Georgia Donovan piece tilted, “Canadian Visitors.”
County issues application notice for Birch Bay development North America Chen’s Holdings, LLP submitted an application for a shoreline substantial development permit with a SEPA checklist on March 8. The application is to install a 4,000-foot stormwater outfall pipe and a 10'x20' concrete vault outlet that includes a 20'x30' riprap pad for additional energy dissipation. The purpose is to provide stormwater conveyance for the Horizon at Semiahmoo and Horizon Village development projects. A determination that all submitted requirements were met was issued on March 20. The project site is located within the county right of way in the area of the intersection of Deer Trail and Birch Bay Drive, within Section 24, Township 40, Range 1 West W.M. The project will be reviewed under the official Whatcom County zoning ordinance and shoreline management program. Mitigation may be required pursuant to these ordinances. Whatcom County Planning and Development Services has re-
viewed the proposal for probable adverse impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the project pursuant to the Optional DNS process per WAC 197-11-355. The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham. Any person may submit written comments to Andrew Hicks, shoreline administrator, Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226. Written comments must be received by April 24. Any person has the right to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and to appeal a decision when allowed by law. Any person wishing to receive personal notice of any hearings must notify the hearing examiner’s office, 1000 N. Forest Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, within 30 days of the notice of application.
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