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Jeff Callender honored with citizenship award, page 4
Chuckanut Bay Foods considers move to Blaine, city responds
Emergency sirens to crop up soon, page 10
Build Community Day attracts a crowd, page 15
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s The folks at Van Wingerden Greenhouses are in the midst of growing 60,000 Easter lilies for the upcoming holiday. The business operates out of a retail store in Blaine and owns multiple greenhouses throughout Whatcom County.
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Arts and Jazz returns to Blaine on Saturday, April 15 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Organizers with the Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) are looking forward to celebrating the 20th annual Arts and Jazz event after a winter snow storm forced them to postpone last February. The event will now take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at the Blaine Middle School cafeteria and costs $5 to attend. “[It’s a] tradition of a community coming together once a year to celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of our stu-
dents and tradition of passing art to a new generation,” read a statement from the BFFA. “Each year, we are honored to help bring together businesses, community members, family and friends who support our arts programs and our students.” Arts and Jazz is the biggest fundraiser of the year for BFAA, which takes charge of providing arts scholarships for students who want to take part in artsbased courses within the Blaine school district. The event features a live and silent auc-
Activist begins 2,000-mile bike ride at Peace Arch Park B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e It’s been nearly two years in the making, but in just a few weeks, South African activist Matt Meyer will embark on an approximately 2,000-mile bike ride from Blaine to San Diego in an effort to educate communities about the impacts of poaching on the declining rhino population. An homage to Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom,” Meyer’s “Long Ride to Free Them” will begin at Peace Arch Park on Monday, April 17. But before he
takes off, Meyer will harness a 350-pound trailer fixed with a life-size fiberglass replica of a rhino to the back of his bike to make things a bit more interesting. Meyer lives in South Africa, where he was born and raised. After graduating college in 2007, he got a job on a game reserve as a safari guide and hasn’t looked back since. “Guiding became my passion,” he said. “I fell in love with tourism.” He’s now a private guide and partners with local guides to lead tours in loca-
tions throughout south and east Africa. Looking back, Meyer said he considers his work in the “raw, unforgiving, beautifully spectacular wild” as the ignition that sparked his early passion for wildlife, particularly rhino. “I’ve just always had this bond to rhinos,” he said. “It’s really reverberated with me throughout my life.” Meyer’s admiration for the species set the foundation for his role as an activist. (See Rhino, page 6)
tion with items from local businesses and private donors. This time around, eventgoers will have the chance to bid on tickets, passes and certificates to raise money for the organization. Last year, BFAA collected $10,488. Blaine’s high school wind ensemble, jazz band and alumni will perform at the event this year. Artwork produced by high school art and drama students will also be on display. To learn more, call 360/380-1634 or email Dorita Gray with the subject line “A&J/Dorita” to bgray@blainesd.org.
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Known for their tiramisu, fruitcake and specialty cheesecakes, the folks at Chuckanut Bay Foods are building a reputation and have their sight set on expansion – many in the community hope they move to Blaine. Late last year, representatives from the business made an offer on an estimated 2-acre plot of land that falls within the bounds of the former Blaine Municipal Airport. Following a regular meeting on April 10, Blaine City Council issued a counter offer in closed session, said city manager Dave Wilbrecht. “Hopefully, we’ll know soon whether they’ve accepted the city’s offer,” he said. “Everyone is excited about the fact that people are interested in the property. We’re hopeful we can make a deal.” Ferndale-based Chuckanut Bay Foods started more than 25 years ago and was purchased by current owners Matt Roth and Dave Loeppky about nine years ago. Formerly called Chuckanut Cheesecake, the company has grown from two employees when it first started to 80 and pays an estimated $2.5 million in wages per year. Chuckanut Bay Foods’ cheesecake is crafted with ingredients from local farms and made from scratch. The made-to-order cheesecakes come in dozens of different flavors and are sold at major retailers, including Fred Meyer, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Safeway and more. Now located at a 5,800-square-foot facility in Ferndale, Roth and Loeppky are looking to grow, fast. “The real story is that we are outgrowing our facility,” Roth said before the April 10 meeting. “We just feel there are some advantages to the Blaine property.” The duo has already purchased land in Ferndale to grow their business, but admire the Blaine property’s close freeway access and proximity to existing business partners, including T.C. Trading Company. During the regular meeting on Monday, members of the city and Blaine business community expressed support for the business moving its headquarters to Blaine. “It’s a lot of jobs,” Roth said. “It’s more than just a real estate transaction.”
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B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) board of trustees appointed a new member during a regular meeting on March 28. Erika Nuerenberg will join the now five-member board of trustees that serves to oversee WCLS budget and policy agenda. All members volunteer for the role and must be appointed by Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws. Nuerenberg’s term expires January 31, 2022. “I am a passionate user and advocate of the library system,” Nuerenberg said in a statement. “I am invested in ensuring that libraries remain an important public good and provide opportunities for diverse communities within Whatcom County to improve and value literacy.” Outside of her commitment to the board, Nuerenberg fulfills the role of assistant director of the Whatcom County Health Department. She’s also earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational studies and communication from Michigan State University and a master’s in public health from the University of Washington. She serves on the board of Allied Arts of Whatcom County and the Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials. “Erika is well-versed in financial and strategic planning and oversight,” said WCLS executive director Christine Perkins. “Her work experience includes advocacy and community relations, human resources, facilitation and collaboration, and management.” The WCLS board of trustees meets the third Tuesday of each month. To view a full schedule, visit http://bit.ly/2nJaofA.
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s Former regional director for public affairs at Phillips 66, Jeff Callender was the recipient of the first Ferndale Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Citizenship. “Jeff Callender has gone above and beyond, professionally and personally, to support the Ferndale community and I can’t think of a recipient more deserving,” said Ferndale mayor Jon Mutchler. Prior to retiring from Phillips 66 in early 2017, Callender was an integral force behind allocating money to construct the Ferndale library and Boys & Girls Club clubhouse. He also spent time on the Ferndale school district’s communications committee. Pictured from l., Jon Mutchler, Jeff Callender and Christy Callender. Photo courtesy of the City of Ferndale
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The Editor: On Saturday, April 15 the Girl Scout troop 42579 will be picking up trash around Blaine. We call this project Beautifying Blaine. If you would like to help clean up Blaine meet us in front of the Blaine High School at 1:45 p.m. Girl Scouts will meet you there and will give you a garbage bag, gloves and a location in Blaine. We will finish the clean-up around 2:45 p.m. If you can, please come help us Beautify Blaine. Juniper Shea Blaine The Editor: On Thursday, April 6, the Seattle Times reported thousands of defects found on rail lines hauling crude oil. Nearly 24,000 safety defects were found on routes in 44 states. No wonder our county council has decided to slow down the process of allowing more crude oil traffic in the county.
County residents are seeing more “Protect Cherry Point Jobs” signs produced by Whatcom Business Alliance (preservecherrypoint.com). It appears Gateway is pushing the oil trains again. Consider the jobs gained by these trains of crude. The idea is to sell the crude to China where it will be processed, then possibly sold back to the U.S. as petroleum. This will not be jobs gained, but really good refinery jobs lost and the taxes and community participation refineries offer. Consider coal trains: temporary jobs constructing a robotized complex that will require thousands of gallons of precious water a day to control dust, which will drain into the Salish Sea, and increase foreign tanker traffic in pristine waterways. Foreign workers will man the ships, carry unknown organisms in their ballast water and risk numerous accidents by rail and sea. The only long term jobs created will be in after the fact spill clean-up and land
and water restoration, if possible. Do not fall for the rhetoric! Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: After reading about Blaine High School’s expanding college credit (CIC), I was both shocked and excited for those who are looking to earn college credit while still enjoying the high school experience. Although I’m sure the school district is thrilled, we must address an issue concerning Running Start students. For those of us who are familiar with BHS and their relationship with Running Start students, know that they don’t necessarily promote the program to their (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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April 13 - 19, 2017 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) students, but they also don’t prevent them from entering. In my personal experience, I found it very difficult to stay connected with the high school despite my best efforts. It became regular for students in the program to miss award ceremonies, extracurricular functions or even show up for classes when the schedule had been changed without notice. Which led to often feeling as if we were left to fend for ourselves. The school should really focus on trying to support each student’s decision, no matter what that might be, rather than trying to sway their interest by treating them differently. Instead of supporting a new program why not support the programs that already exist and are thriving. The district should make an effort to stay in contact with Running Start students and uphold that relationship, so students can still be involved if they choose to do so. With Blaine’s expansion it
feels like they are creating even further distance from Running Start students, which might be detrimental in the long run. Hannah Kean Blaine The Editor: In regard to the problem of cars (majority are Canadians) going through the stop sign at Peace Portal Drive and H Street. Yes, it’s against the law but I ask, what should take precedence, a car sliding at 5 mph through the stop sign or cars continually speeding up H Street from Ludwig to the top of the hill? Occasionally there will be radar in Lincoln Park but if not it’s open to speed up the hill as fast as you want, often at 40-plus miles per hour with deer crossing, hidden driveways and school buses with kids exiting. I’ve experienced a car driving in the middle “turn only” lane, using it as a passing lane. If I had been turning left a second earlier I would have been T-boned.
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Also, many times a day trucks with trailers drive up and down Odell and H Street past the corner “trucks prohibited” sign. Where are the patrol cars? Sitting down at the corner! Speeding on H Street has been an ongoing problem voiced by many of us. With more traffic than ever please put your priorities where they are best served. Eileen Corrigan Blaine The Editor: The city’s staff and members of the advisory committee are doing a good job providing information about forming a Transportation Benefit District. I would like to add my support for its approval. More than 20 years ago the citizens of Blaine approved a bond issue to address critical street improvement priorities. Ten years later they agreed rather than lowering the mill levy when the bond was retired, we would keep it the
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He vividly remembers the first time he encountered a dead rhino that had been poached for its horn. It’s a sight he’ll never forget, he said. According to statistics from the International Rhino Foundation, an estimated 29,000 rhinos survive in the wild today – of the five remaining species, three are critically endangered. Poachers trade rhino horns on the black market. Made of keratin, some believe the horns cure ailments, and they are also considered a status symbol. Just last year, nearly 1,200 rhinos were poached and killed in South Africa alone, according to the foundation. With this in mind, Meyer felt the need to take action, so he developed the concept for the “Long Ride to Free Them” bike ride with friend Chris Liebenberg of San Diego-based Piper & Heath Travel. After realizing he couldn’t legally pull the fiberglass rhino through the streets of California on foot, Meyer decided to hitch it to a bike and expand the mileage to locations throughout the West Coast. The primary goal is to educate communities about the declining rhino population, Meyer said. He also hopes to gather donations for charities that specialize in rhi-
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no conservation and care. Project co-sponsors Piper & Heath Travel and Wilderness Safaris have committed to covering all of Meyer’s travel expenses so all donations are directed toward African-based charities Care for Wild Africa, Save the Rhino Trust and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. “The ethos that we’ve carried with us through the whole project is that all the money will go back to the cause,” Meyer said. “None of the costs of the project are being paid by the donors.” So far, the team has raised $16,911 toward their $250,000 goal.
At the pace of 40 miles per day, Meyer plans to make multiple stops along the way. He expects to arrive in San Diego on June 16 and will auction off the fiberglass rhino replica on June 24. A videographer will join Meyer on the trip to document and post to social media on Facebook @RhinoRide2017, on Twitter @ RhinoRide2017 and on Instagram @RhinoRide2017. Meyer will be available to meet with the public at Peace Arch Park from 4 to 5 p.m. on April 16 and is slated to leave town between 7 and 8 a.m. on April 17. To learn more, visit rhinoride.org.
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support much more than maintenance. However, the needs are still there. In fact, there may be more than ever. Several of these unfunded projects are very expensive. The creation of a Transportation Benefit District helps solve this problem in a more equitable manner. Switching to sales tax reaches everyone that uses our streets and spends in the city. This provides a dedicated funding source for 10 years. This is a good deal for us. Creating the TBD is the smart thing to do. Vote for approval. Gary Tomsic Blaine
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The Editor: I would like to encourage citizens who have old photos, objects that could be photographed, or newspaper articles and other historical documents, to contact Jim Zell, who is in the process of archiving historical items pertaining to our community. Jim is also interviewing and recording conversations with long-time Blaine residents about their stories of Blaine. Please call Jim if you or someone you know has a story to share. We are happy Jim is undertaking this personal project to assemble an historic record of Blaine, which hopefully will become part of the City’s archives. It is my hope that someday someone will establish a small museum to house a collection of photographs, stories, and objects from Blaine’s past. Mr. Zell’s efforts are a good start. If you have something to share, please contact Jim at 360/332-3402 or jimzellwa@aol.com. Bonnie Onyon Blaine City Councilmember
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The Alzheimer Society of Washington Website: alzsociety.org From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, the Alzheimer Society of Washington offers a memory loss support group at the Blaine Senior Center to offer support and education to caregivers, family and friends. Northwest Regional Council (NRC) Website: nwrcwa.org NRC serves the communities of Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties and offers assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities that are in need of care. NRC features a variety of handouts on their website that cover topics related to caregiver support, legal issues and long-term care, among other things. Helping Hearts and Hands Website: helpingheartsandhands.org Helping Hearts and Hands is a nonprofit that specializes in educating and training caregivers about managing symptoms of chronic disease. The organization serves individuals in Skagit, Island, Snohomish, San Juan and Whatcom counties and aims to educate the public about palliative care. Northwest Adult Day Health and Wellness Center Website: nwadultdayhealth. com/learn-more/ Formerly sponsored by PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, the program is now managed by the Northwest Adult Day Health & Wellness Center. It operates Monday through Friday to help individuals with long-term illness or disability build strength and gain independence. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Caregiver Support Group Website: peacehealth.org/st-joseph/services/adult-day-healthservices This group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month to learn from guest speakers and engage in facilitated discussion. The meetings take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the rehab conference room, located at the PeaceHealth south campus on 809 E. Chestnut Street in Bellingham. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Website: dshs.wa.gov/altsa/ home-and-community-services/ caregiver-resources The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers an expansive list of available resources for caregivers in need of support.
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Active S eniors Safety and dementia discussion slated for April 18 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The Alzheimer Society of Washington is inviting the public to take part in a discussion about safety and dementia from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18. Three speakers are on deck to attend the discussion and will cover topics related to driving, home safety, wandering and medication. “These topics can be uncomfortable to address but become necessary to ensure safety for everyone involved,” read the Alzheimer Society of Washington’s online description. AARP safe driver and state coordinator Judi Kipling will talk about how dementia can impact driving; volunteer with Project Lifesaver and the Alzheimer Society of Washington, Tom Oliver, will give an overview of Project Lifesaver; and a representative from Hoagland Pharmacy will cover issues related to medication safety. Anyone can stop by the discussion, which will take place at St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, located at 3333 Squalicum Parkway in Bellingham. The Alzheimer Society of Washington aims to educate the public about dementiarelated disease. To learn more about the discussion detailed above, visit alzsociety.org/event/safety-and-dementia/.
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three-year contract with Blainebased Walsh Marine in 2015 to treat stormwater at the Lighthouse Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. The city penned the contract with the business after realizing Walsh Marine had been discharging wastewater through an illegal connection. In the contract, Walsh Marine agreed to pay back the city for the services it used in addition to fees for future use of the city’s wastewater treatment facility. Last winter, representatives from Walsh Marine approached the city and requested to terminate the contract, stating they had stopped utilizing the city’s wastewater treatment facility when they signed the contract in 2015. As a result, they had paid for a service they were not provided. On April 10, the city council agreed to terminate the contract and refund $9,896.83. In all, Walsh Marine has paid $23,422.58 in wastewater fees.
Blaine and Birch Bay advance emergency response efforts with new alert sirens, training The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up efforts to prepare Blaine and Birch Bay for an emergency. As early as next week, two new All Hazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens are slated to crop up in both locations. Additionally, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are scheduled to offer a free eight-session basic response training in Birch Bay. “The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office takes the protection of the citizens of Whatcom County as part of our dedication to making Whatcom County the safest in the state through excellence in public safety,” said Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo. “The installation of these sirens, along with the CERT training we are providing for the Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo area underscore the importance of emergency preparedness.” Installation of both AHAB sirens will begin the week of April 17, according to a statement released by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management. The sirens, also known as tsu-
nami warning sirens, are capable of voice and tone alerts and can be controlled by state officials, emergency services personnel and the fire district. The sirens can be pre-programmed to warn of hazards, such as an earthquake or chemical spill, and must be routinely tested. The effort to install a siren in Birch Bay has been years in the making and is being funded by a $50,000 grant from Phillips 66. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office division of emergency management and the Whatcom Community Foundation are partnering to install the siren, which will be fixed to a 65-foot-high pole at 7954 Birch Bay Drive, the site of the new community park location. “Due to the cultural sensitives of the area, Whatcom County has hired an archeologist recommended by the Lummi Nation, and both the Lummi Nation and Semiahmoo First Nation have been invited to observe,” according to the statement. “The location was chosen as it provides as near complete coverage as possible for Birch Bay.” Blaine’s siren will be 50 feet
tall and will stand adjacent to the Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility, located along Marine Drive. Funding for the project was awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program and the Washington State Military Department. Both sirens will join an array of signage identifying tsunami evacuation routes and hazard zones that are already located throughout Blaine and Birch Bay. In the weeks ahead, residents are also invited to take part in an eight-session CERT Basic Training Class, April 14 to June 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. Participants conduct hands-on exercises in a classroom setting and are invited to demonstrate their skills on live victims of a simulated disaster. The course takes place at the North Whatcom Fire and Rescue service station 63, located at 4581 Birch Bay-Lynden Road; it costs $50 and can be paid at the first class session with cash or check. Contact program manager Greg Hope to register at ghope@ co.whatcom.wa.us.
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Last month, McInnis took top honors and won $2,500. A former Blaine High School student, McInnis remains active in the community through his church. He’s studied opera in Bellingham under the direction of Ed Cook since 2015. As a lyric tenor, he’s won multiple awards, including the San Juan Music Educators Association (SJMEA) regional solo ensemble in 2016 and 2017. In 2016, he won the SMJMEA state competition and is set to compete again April 28–29 in Ellensburg. McInnis’ Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition award will be used to help fund a trip to Austria, where he was accepted to study at the Franco-American Vocal Academy this summer. During his time in Austria, he’ll study and perform the lead role of Temino in “The Magic Flute.”
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WCC to host Running Start info session April 20 Staff at Whatcom Community College are inviting high school students and their parents to an information session about the Running Start program from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at the Blaine Public Library, located at 610 3rd Street. Running Start is a statewide partnership offered through Whatcom Community College that allows 11th and 12th grade students to accrue high school and college credit simultaneously; tuition is covered by Whatcom Community College and credits transfer to most universities within the state. At Whatcom Community College, the program is utilized by more than 1,000 students per year and is considered a money-saving option for students wishing to jump into college early. While enrolled, students can take part in athletics, clubs and other activities offered at both educational institutions. The Blaine school district currently offers four methods of accruing college credit while enrolled in high school through tech prep, Advanced Placement (AP), College in the Classroom (CIC) and Running Start courses. At a district board meeting last month, high school principal Scott Ellis said the district is set to expand CIC options for students in the upcoming academic year. The change would allow students the chance to earn up to 30 college credits in each of their junior and senior years. To learn more about the Running Start program, visit whatcom. edu/get-started/running-start.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: March 31-April 2 March 31, 12:29 p.m.: Littering cold call on Grandview Road. Bellingham man, 59, cited for littering. March 31, 2:40 p.m.: Fireworks on Val-
OBITUARIES Michael McGhee
April 20, 1949 – March 26, 2017 Michael McGhee was born on April 20, 1949 in Illinois. He passed away March 26 at the age of 67. Mike and his family moved to Blaine, WA when he was 12. His dad was stationed at Blaine Air Force Base. After graduating from Blaine High School, Mike joined the Navy where he spent the next 22 years of his life at a career he loved. After retiring from the Navy, he moved to PA where he worked for the state helping Veterans find jobs. He moved back to Blaine in 2002. Mike was preceeded in death by his parents, Ray and Opal McGhee, and his brother Charles McGhee. Mike leaves behind his wife Nancy, 3 daughters Shannon McGhee Jones, Dana McGhee Sterle, and Carrie Stockwell, 3 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, a brother James McGhee, sister Pat Barstad, 2 nephews and 1 niece. Mike also leaves behind many wonderful friends, Aunt Sue and Uncle Dave, Keri and Robert, Alisha, Marylee, Guo and Richard, Walter and his very special little buddy, Anthony. The loves of his life, his kitties, Nubs, Gracie, Emma and Martha. A very special thanks to Dr. Mark Daniels whom has been Mike’s doctor and friend for the past 15 years who helped him in his last days. We don’t know what we would have done without Susan from NCC for calling every day and checking on Mike, and thanks to our special friend and hospital doctor, Dr. Ray. Without you all I don’t know what we would have done. you were there when you didn’t have to be and made something so stressful a lot easier. ‘Fair Winds and Calm Seas Mike,’ we will miss you dearly. Your shipmates will take over the watch now. There will be a gathering to celebrate Mike’s life at a later date. Please sign the Book of Memories, light a candle and leave your condolences for the family at www.jernsfh.com.
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March 31, 4:12 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Skeena Way. March 31, 7:14 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Stadsvold Road. April 1, 3:03 a.m.: Security check on Clamdigger Drive. April 1, 9:16 a.m.: Traffic problem on April 1, 12:29 p.m.: Suspicious person on Harborview Road. April 1, 1:01 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on California Trail. April 1, 3:24 p.m.: Serve warrant on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 1, 4:14 p.m.: Impound private
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Cheryll Angel Wydur
December 25, 1960 – April 7, 2017 Cheryll Angel Wydur, age 56, of Custer passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 in Bellingham. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are pending www.sigsfuneralservices.com.
Keith Maxwell Johnson
August 26, 1948 – February 22, 2017 Keith Johnson is preceded in death by his father Floyd L Johnson, mother Mardorie M. Laudermilen, and brother Craig Johnson. He leaves behind his son Derek Maxwell Johnson and daughter-in-law Amber Johnson, and many close friends. Keith was a long-time resident of Birch Bay, WA. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 22 at the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park, from 1 to 3 p.m. Parking is free that day. Please come and celebrate Keith’s life with us.
Gwen Cleveland
August 24, 1935 – April 6, 2017 Gwen Cleveland age 81, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Stafholt nursing home in Blaine, WA. Gwen was born on a farm in Hatton, ND to Gerhard and Julia Amundson. Her family moved to Seattle in 1940. She graduated from Ballard High School in 1953. She married her high school sweetheart in June 1954 and they enjoyed 62 years together. Gwen worked in the banking industry, supporting Arne while he attended the University of Washington. While Arne was in the Army after college, they spent two years in Virginia. During their working careers they lived in Denver and San Diego, but lived the majority of their lives together in the Seattle/Bellevue area. Gwen loved being with her family at their Birch Bay beach home which they purchased in 1965. They retired to Birch Bay in 1991 and spent time cruising in the winter and being with family and friends at Birch Bay in the summer. During their travels they cruised around the world several times, visiting most of the world’s countries. Gwen liked to play games and was an amazing bridge player. Gwen leaves behind her husband Arne Cleveland, daughters Cathy Cleveland, Susan Amsberry and Linda Morasch, son Ron Cleveland, grandchildren Mark Amsberry, Anna Amsberry, Julia Morasch and Jenny Morasch, and sister Janet Woodfield. She is pre-deceased by her parents and her sister Renee Rundle. Gwen will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Washington. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.
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Mary Elin “Memo” Freeman
September 1, 1954 – April 2, 2017 Mary passed away on April 2 after a 12-month battle with metastatic lung cancer (and being a non-smoker her entire life.) Mary was born September 1, 1954 to loving parents Larry and Mary Freeman. She grew up in rural Blaine, spending her happy childhood surrounded by farm animals, her brothers Larry, Jerry, and Tim, and tons of cousins. She graduated from Blaine High School in 1972, keeping in touch with many classmates since Kindergarten. Her first “real job” in high school, was at Stafholt Icelandic Old Folks Home. She was proud of her 100% Icelandic heritage, visiting the country in 1977, and baking many a Vinaterta and frying lots of Kleinur. She was a proud member of the Blaine Icelandic Heritage Society and was able to converse in Icelandic. What else would we expect of a descendent of Ragnar Lothbrok? Her main career was 30 years in customs brokerage working with an awesome group known as “the Fritz family.” She attended Bellingham Technical College earning a degree in Baking and Pastry in 2001. This eventually led Mary and a coworker/friend, Silva Gore, on a wild adventure opening the Seaside Bakery Café in Blaine in 2004, where they served “the best buns in town.” She undeniably inherited her knack for baking from her mom who was famous for her cinnamon rolls, bread donuts, and turd cookies, among other delights. After leaving the bakery she worked with another brokerage group of friends at A & A Contract Customs Brokers, until retirement in May 2016. She enjoyed travel to Europe with visits to France, Spain and Italy. A lover of all things French, she was still studying the language with her little French class of 20 years, Catherine and Virginia. They made a lovely trip together going from Giverny (crepes for lunch) to Mont Blanc in the Alps. We will all miss her unique sense of humor, her ability to find a song to pair well with any conversation, and her expertise as family historian. With such a large family, it was no small feat to keep track of how we are all related, but she was a wealth of knowledge. A memorial gathering for Mary will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Blaine, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation. Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com
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Police Reports April 5, 5 p.m.: A woman reported that when she got out of her vehicle and shut the door the other doors automatically locked. Her two young children and her keys were still inside the vehicle. An officer was able to unlock the vehicle. The mother was extremely happy to have her children safely back in her arms. April 6, 6:05 p.m.: Police responded to a business where two males were harassing an employee by making threats to harm him and slash the tires to his vehicle. The two males left the area prior to police arrival. The victim provided a written statement about the incident and wished to press charges. An officer is actively investigating the incident. April 6, 11:44 p.m.: Blaine police responded to the 300 block of 8th Street for a report of a vehicle being vandalized with paint. An officer arrived and documented the damage to two vehicles. One owner was located and made aware of the issue and the other was not able to be located. Two suspects were later identified and charges are pending. April 7, 3:28 p.m.: A person came to the police station to report someone had splattered yellow paint all over her vehicle last night while it was parked in her driveway. An officer arrived
and documented the damage to two vehicles. Thanks to a witness coming forward, two suspects were identified. Charges have been sent to the juvenile prosecutor’s office for review. April 7, 4:15 p.m.: A Blaine resident telephoned police to report someone had vandalized her and her husband’s vehicles last night by pouring what appeared to be latex-based paint on them. The resident had already washed the paint off of the vehicles. A report was taken for inclusion of other similar incident in which suspects have been identified April 7, 9:15 p.m.: A man called police to report that he watched an assault unfold through his binoculars near the Semiahmoo Marina. The reporting person said three men got out of a blue van and milled about until a man wearing white rain boots punched one of the other men, causing him to fall to the ground. After the man was punched, all three men reportedly got back into the van and drove off together. An officer checked the area but due to the 30-minute time delay, was unable to locate any vehicles matching the description. The officer attempted to contact the reporting person again but had no luck. April 7, 4:40 p.m.: Officers received multiple complaints of
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Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, April 15, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Adults $6, $4 children under 6. Info: 332-8040.
This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthernlight. com.
Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, April 16, noon, Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G Street. Community welcome. Info: 332-6589.
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a person on a motorcycle taking pictures of people and their cars using an iPad. The person was very intrusive and took photos of people’s vehicles, windshields and license plates. If questioned, he remained silent. The person wore a full face motorcycle helmet and is currently unidentified. April 9, 11:45 a.m.: Officers on patrol observed a wandering 2-year-old child. Officers stopped to check the welfare of the child and determine the location of the parents. Officers located the worried parents and determined the older sister had engineered the great escape and the 2-year-old followed. All children were found to be safe and the parents determined to prevent future breakouts. April 10, 3:01 p.m.: Authorities from the RCMP contacted the Blaine Police Department for assistance in locating a missing person with mental health concerns. Officers searched the town, contacted employees at a business who had spoken to the young woman, and determined she had traveled south to Bellingham. Canadian authorities were updated.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of April 4 to April 10, 1.24 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 12.52 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 63.2°F on April 9 with a low of 39.8°F on April 4. Average high was 57.9°F and average low was 44.2°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Miniature Gardens Class: Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m., VW’s Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. This class is designed for kids and adults to create imaginative mini gardens. Cost: $20/person includes planter, soil, plants and fun things to add to their gardens. Info: vwhomeandgarden.com. 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. Beautifying Our Home Town: Saturday, April 15, 1:45 p.m. Meet in front of Blaine High School for trash pickup assignments, gloves and garbage bags. Project in conjunction with Girls Scouts Troop 42579 We Volunteer Campaign. 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. 20th Annual Blaine High School Arts and Jazz: Saturday, April 15, 7 p.m., Blaine PAC/Cafeteria. Live and silent auctions, performances by the Blaine High School Wind Ensemble, jazz band and alumni, as well as displays by the art and drama students. $5 admission includes refreshments. Proceeds benefit the arts in the Blaine school district. Info: 380-1634. Easter Worship Services: See ads on pages 2 and 3. Community Breakfast: Sunday, April 16, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., American Legion Post #86, 4580 Legion Drive. All-you-can-eat scrambled eggs, ham, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and gravy plus coffee and juice. $6 adults, $3 6 and under. Info: 371-7311. Community Easter Breakfast: Sunday, April 16, 9:30 a.m., Bay Horizon Park activity center, Birch Bay. Free. Hosted by Water’s Edge Church. Info: 360/389-3529.
Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, April 16, noon, Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Community welcome. Hosted by Water’s Edge Church. Birch Bay Chamber Meeting: Thursday, April 20, noon, CJ’s Beach House, 7878 Birch Bay Drive. Speaker: Pam Brady, Director of NW government and public affairs at BP Cherry Point Refinery. 420 Party: Thursday, April 20, Evergreen Cannabis 922 Peace Portal Drive. Music, food and specials all day. Must be 21+. Info: 332-8922. Get a Running Start – Information Meeting: Thursday April 20, 6 p.m. Blaine Library. Whatcom Community College Running Start program. Info: 383-3123. Grand Reopening/Ribbon Cutting: Friday, April 21, 5:30–8:30 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Food samples and specials plus live music by Checo Tohomaso. Info: 332-3636. John Nilsen Piano Concert: Friday, April 21, 6:30 p.m., Custer United Methodist Church, Bruce and Main streets, Custer. A pianist/recording artist who has performed all over the US, Europe and Asia. Folk, jazz, classical, traditional hymns, as well as stories of his life, family, music and travels. A love offering will be taken with dessert to follow. Info: 366-3379. Pet Days: Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23, CHS Blaine Ace, 1733 H Street, #700. Food, prizes, discounts and free samples. Info: 255-7206. Native Arts and Small Business Fair: Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Sponsored by Lummi Cultural Arts Association. Info: 306-8554. Lawn Care Class: Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m., VW’s Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Free. Learn the best practices for keeping your lawn healthy. Info: 366-3906. March for Science: Saturday, April 22, 12:30 p.m., Bellingham City Hall, 210 Lottie Street. Support scientific research and evidence-based policies. Science fair following the march. Info: sciencemarchbellingham.com. Blaine Food Bank Awards Ceremony: Saturday, April 22, 2–4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center. On behalf of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Volunteer Center of Whatcom County will present Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards to Evelyn Bonallo and Jerry Bladies. Washington Federal 100th Anniversary Celebration: Friday, April 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 400 H Street. Complimentary cookies and cake plus drawing. Info: 332-8333. Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction: Friday, April 28, 5:30 p.m., Silver Reef event center, Ferndale. Plated dinner, silent and live auction, dessert dash and after party with SpaceBand benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. Tickets $150. Info: whatcomclubs.org. Birchwood Garden Club’s 25th Annual Plant Sale: Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.–noon, Bellingham Central Library, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham. Annuals, perennials, sun and shade plants, vines, indoor plants and veggie starts, pots, books and choice selections from members gardens. Info: birchwoodgardenclub.com. Free Tire Recycling: Sundays, April 30 and May 7, Birch Bay Drop Box Facility and Recycling Center, 4297 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Recyclable auto or small truck tires limited to 15 per household, per event. No commercial/ business, semi-truck and tractor tires and no after-hour drop off. Bring formal proof of Whatcom County residency. Info: 360/778-6033. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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APRIL 8TH
APRIL 9TH
$8,528
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
WHITE ROCK, BC
MAPLE FALLS, WA
SEATTLE, WA
BELLINGHAM, WA
EAGLE’S HERITAGE
FREEDOM PAYS
TRIPLE FORTUNE DRAGON
POMPEII
TRIPLE FORTUNE DRAGON
APRIL 7TH
APRIL 6TH
APRIL 6TH
$10,020
FERNDALE, WA
$16,135
TOTAL MELTDOWN
$10,000
$6,060
$6,140
APRIL 3RD
BLAINE, WA
SURREY, BC
WHITE ROCK, BC
88 FORTUNES
JACKPOT STREAK
TRIPLE FORTUNE DRAGON
$15,288
$9,811
$ 5,154
$10,234
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