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Arts and Jazz event raises thousands for BFAA, page 2
Library board OKs buying Birch Bay property
Borderite baseball team suffers first losses, page 6
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Easter egg hunts in Birch Bay reap sweet rewards
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(See Library, page 13)
s Participants in The C Shop Easter egg hunt revel in their baskets full of treats on April 15. More Easter photos, page 8.
Artifact sampling will slow Birch Bay traffic By Oliver Lazenby Traffic could be slow on Birch Bay Drive through Monday, April 24, because a consultant for Whatcom County is digging pits between Cedar Avenue and Lora Lane to examine the soil for cultural artifacts. The sampling, a necessary review before work begins on the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility project (commonly called the berm project), could close one lane of the road on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and drivers should expect minor delays,
according to the Whatcom County Public Works Department. On April 17, the first day of work, Environmental Science Associates Inc. had dug two test pits out of a total of 14 along 1.6 miles of Birch Bay Drive. Once the square pits were cut into the asphalt, both lanes of the road were opened. Chris Lockwood, principal investigator and geo-archaeologist with Environmental Science Associates, said not all the pits would require blocking traffic. The company is digging pits near the planned location of drainage pipes on the onshore side of the
Special election ballots due Tuesday, April 25 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e With just a few days left before the April 25 special election, Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein is reminding voters to get their ballots in on time. Ballots should be postmarked by April 25 or deposited at an official drop box location by 8 p.m. on election day. Dropoff locations in Blaine and Birch Bay include the Blaine library, located at 610 3rd Street, and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, located at 4581 Birch Bay–Lynden
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Road. Ballots can also be dropped off at the Whatcom County Auditor’s office, located at 311 Grand Avenue, suite 103 in Bellingham or at the drop box located in the south parking lot of the Bellingham courthouse, located at 201 Grand Avenue. Voters within Blaine precincts 301, 302, 303 and 304 should all have received ballots by April 14. For those who have yet to receive a ballot, contact the auditor’s office election division at 360/778-5102 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. On the ballot is the choice of whether
or not to fund the newly formed Transportation Benefit District (TBD) through an increase in Blaine’s sales tax. If approved by a simple majority of voters, the sales tax would go up from 8.5 to 8.7 percent. The .2 percent increase is expected to generate $200,000 in revenue to fund transportation projects for streets, sidewalks and trails for the next 10 years. Lynden, Bellingham and Ferndale have already approved similar measures. (See TBD, page 2)
planned sand and gravel berm. The purpose of the berm project is to restore the natural shoreline in a way that will protect the road from storm damage. It will also include paths, bike lanes and signage to make Birch Bay Drive safer. The county has been working on the project for decades. Early in the sampling process, Lockwood and others from Environmental Science Associates were sorting through sediment onsite and hadn’t yet found much of interest. “We found a couple of chicken and cow (See Berm, page 2)
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Though it’s not quite official, it looks like the Vogt property at 7986 Birch Bay Drive will in time become the Birch Bay branch of the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS). The WCLS board of trustees voted unanimously to allow its executive director, Christine Perkins, to sign a purchase agreement for the property once a few minor changes are made to the agreement. The vote took place at the board’s April 18 meeting. “I think that it’s a beautiful property and a beautiful location, and I think the community saw it as the right place for a library,” said board chair Marvin Waschke. “To me, that is more important than anything.” Perkins and a two-member finance committee have been negotiating with the property owners, Gary and Cindy Lou Vogt and their real estate representative, Pat Jerns, since the board’s last meeting on March 28. The Vogts offered the property to the library system or a “Friends of the Library” organization last September, with the hopes that the public use of the property would save the historic building from being bulldozed to build condos. The property’s zoning would allow up to 18 condos. The property is a Birch Bay landmark, and the Vogt family were some of the first white settlers at Birch Bay. The Vogts offered the 0.86-acre property, which includes a 2,135-square-foot Craftsman-style house and two outbuildings, for $750,000. The library system on April 18 requested changes to the sale agreement to give it more flexibility and ensure that it could modify the building to make it a usable library. A memorandum of understanding between the Vogts and WCLS reads, “The buyer agrees to not destroy the home
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TBD ... From page 1
“Funding from a sales tax (as opposed to a property tax increase) means that visitors to Blaine will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of streets and trails they use, as well,” read a statement released by the city of Blaine on April 10. “A significant amount of revenue
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bones and some shards of glass, which tell us we’re looking at recent fill,” Lockwood said. “The hope is that the project will be avoiding cultural resources.” Anything of interest will undergo laboratory analysis. The testing is required as part of the National Environmental Policy Act review process, said Doug Burghart, a Whatcom County Public Works engineer. Whatcom County did some initial sediment sampling in 2015 and 2016. Jim Karcher, county design and construction manager, told Whatcom County Council’s public works, health and safety committee at a February 21 meeting that the Lummi Nation had requested additional sampling. Environmental Science Associates’ plan for sampling was ap-
from the local sales tax comes from Canadians who use mailbox services and purchase dairy products in the city.” To learn more about the TBD and projects that are eligible to benefit from sales tax funding, visit http://bit.ly/2pD7bAj. Public works director Ravyn Whitewolf is available to answer questions at 360/332-8820 or via email at rwhitewolf@cityofblaine.com. proved by several organizations, including Washington State Department of Transportation, the state department of archaeology and historic preservation, and the following tribes: Lummi, Nooksack, Suquamish, Swinomish, Samish, Sauk-Suiattle and Tulalip. The Lummi and Nooksack are taking the lead for cultural resources issues for the project, Burghart said. The archaeological sampling is one item on a dwindling list of steps to complete before construction on the berm starts this September. Another major hurdle is acquiring easements. The county must obtain temporary construction easements and permanent easements from property owners along the length of the project. So far, it has easements for 22 out of 40 properties (6,000 out of 8,300 linear feet), Burghart said.
April 15 Arts and Jazz event hailed a success
s The Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) hosted the 20th annual Arts and Jazz event on April 15. Early estimates indicate the organization raised more than $9,000 – and they’re still counting.
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Volunteers needed to monitor Drayton Harbor harvesters B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Following the Washington State Department of Health’s lift on commercial and recreational shellfish harvesting restrictions in parts of Drayton Harbor last year, state agencies are calling on volunteers to help monitor activity along the beach.
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than 20 years for state and county agencies, nonprofit organizations and volunteers to reduce high levels of fecal coliform in the water. Interested in lending a hand? Contact Austin Rose at arose@co.whatcom.wa.us or call 360/778-6286 for more information.
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B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e In just a few days, aspiring citizen scientists in Birch Bay will undergo water resource training. Bellingham-based RE Sources for Sustainable Communities and the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) are introducing the North Sound Stewards volunteer program to Birch Bay on Saturday, April 29. “North Sound Stewards connects a group of people passionate about protecting the north Puget Sound,” said Eleanor Hines, program manager and lead scientist at RE Sources for Sustainable Communities in a statement. “The information we collect provides a baseline of data that informs policy, restoration efforts, cleanups, and more. Citizen scientists are integral to support im-
portant work that underfunded agencies cannot do themselves.” The North Sound Stewards volunteer program offers participants the training they need to protect marine resources. The program offers intertidal, green crab, ocean acidification, forage fish and sea star survey training all within the Cherry Point and Fidalgo Bay aquatic reserves. Sponsored in partnership with the Northwest Straits Initiative, the Northwest Straits Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and the Cherry Point and Fidalgo Bay Aquatic Reserves Citizen Stewardship committees, volunteers will have the chance to brush shoulders with experts from agencies and nonprofits in the county. The North Sound Stewards volunteer program is open to all ages; children under age 18 require accompaniment from an
adult. Participants are required to commit 50 hours to training and surveys within a 12-month period. The next survey takes place from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the BP Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park, located at 7290 Birch Bay Drive. After that, volunteers are invited to participate from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at the Interpretive Center at the Padilla Bay Reserve, located at 10441 Bayview Edison Road in Mount Vernon. To learn more about North Sound Stewards volunteer program, visit re-sources.org/northsound-stewards. The program is free to participate, but requires registration. Contact Eleanor Hines at eleanorh@re-sources.org or 360/733-8307 ext. 213 for more information.
Cell service in Semiahmoo likely to improve B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Verizon Wireless customers in south Semiahmoo should expect to see more bars of reception on their smartphones thanks to the Blaine Planning Commission, which approved a permit for the company to install a new wireless facility during a regular meeting last week. The April 13 vote granted Verizon Wireless a conditional use permit to install a new wireless facility on a property owned by the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District in south Semiahmoo. The company plans to install new equipment on an existing water tank and in other locations on the property, located on Bayvue Road, just west of Treevue Road. “Right now, there’s a gap with wireless coverage within this area in Semiahmoo and increasing the coverage will most likely benefit the surrounding communities,” said Blaine community planner Maddie Ottley to commissioners. Verizon Wireless plans to fix six panel antennas, six radio units
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“Robust wireless service is an important factor in community safety, and is even more vital as people expect to do more on their phones every day,” read the Verizon Wireless February 2017 permit application. “The 2015 estimate from the FCC is that 70 percent of all emergency calls are made from cell phones, and emergency calls can be made on any network regardless of carrier or service plan.” Only two residential properties are located near the site, which is largely surrounded by vacant land; the property can only be accessed through a county road and 300foot private drive.
Senior center hosts talk on WTA route changes Bus riders with lingering questions about the Whatcom Transportation Authority’s (WTA) recent route changes are invited to stop by the Blaine Senior Center from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 for answers. WTA director of service development Rick Nicholson will stop by to summarize route changes,
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discuss ridership levels, accept feedback and more. Route and schedule changes went into effect on March 19 and come out of a strategic plan approved by WTA’s board of directors last year. The changes included an increase of service on weekdays through a new route 75 Blaine/ Birch Bay – Bellingham, which
replaced 55 Blaine/Birch Bay – Cordata and the 70X Blaine – Bellingham/WWU routes. WTA no longer provides service from Blaine and Birch Bay to Grandview Industrial Park, Custer or Western Washington University. To get a full look, visit ridewta. com or call 360/676-7433 with questions.
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Activist begins 2,000-mile bike ride in Blaine
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s South African activist Matt Meyer kicked off an approximately 2,000-mile bike ride from Blaine to San Diego on April 17. Fiberglass rhino in tow, Meyer plans to educate communities about the impacts of poaching rhino horns along the way. To track his progress, follow him on Facebook @RhinoRide2017, on Twitter @RhinoRide2017 and on Instagram @RhinoRide2017 or visit rhinoride.org.
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 Jeanie Luna info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXII, No 44 Circulation: 10,500 copies
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The Editor: After moving to Blaine several years ago, my wife and I began cleaning the never-ending garbage off the beaches and trails along Semiahmoo spit several days a week. Apparently some people have used Drayton Harbor and/or the feeder creek systems that empty into it as a garbage dump over the years. In addition to the never-ending plastic bottles, bags, oyster nets, etc. that wash up daily, we have pulled old tires, TVs, even a large dead dog wrapped in a tarp from the Drayton Harbor side of the spit. The Semiahmoo Bay side, while less polluted, has its share of plastic, aluminum cans and bottles that, based upon their markings, wash up from Canada, Washington and even Asia. A large amount of construction trash also blows off the job sites along the spit, along with junk food bags, bottles, cans, used diapers, etc. tossed from moving cars or dumped in the parking lot of Semiahmoo Park and onto its beaches and trails. Worst of all in my opinion, and the
hardest for us to clean up, is the pet waste that is bagged and tossed or often neatly placed for others (such as myself) to pick up, by local residents walking along both the paved and unpaved trail systems out along the spit. I would like to advise all readers that after some intense lobbying by both individuals and the Semiahmoo Resort Association, the Whatcom County Parks Department has finally installed a trash and recycling station near the restrooms in Semiahmoo Park right next the cannery building. The city also installed a garbage can at the covered picnic area and public parking lot next to the Semiahmoo Shores development. There is also a pet waste station next to this picnic area. I would respectfully request that for the sake of our current and future wildlife and human populations, not to mention the health of our waterways, we clean up after ourselves and our pets using these waste disposal systems. Like the famous basketball coach John Wooden apparently once said, “The true test of a person’s character is what they
do when no one is watching.” Blair Smith Blaine The Editor: Let me try this again. A while back, probably a couple of years ago, I wrote to the editor/owner/whomever read the mail and made the decisions, with a plea on this subject. The letter was published, and if my suggestion was granted, I can’t remember its short duration. Now that I understand that we have a new editor, I will try again... The Northern Light is a great community newspaper. I always read it front to back. It then serves good auxiliary duty in starting my wood stove. The Northern Light’s letters to the editor section reads somewhat differently than most papers, and there lies my dissatisfaction. (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.
April 20 - 26, 2017 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) Any other publication I read titles such letters to give the audience at least some clue as to what the letter concerns. If nothing else I consider that courteous, allowing me to not waste my precious time scanning the letter for a clue as to what it’s about. I did not do well with the Evelyn Wood speed-reading program, and I must confess I usually skip the letter’s content and just look to see who the author is. If it’s Donna or Bill, I usually read, as I know them personally, but the rest go unheeded unless, unlike this letter, they use good journalistic style (I studied that at WWU) and start the letter with a proper who-what-when-why-where paragraph. So, (no sentence should start with “so”) if it would not be too much of a break with tradition, and not all that much work, I would really appreciate it if you could see your way to giv-
ing letters to the editor at least a subject title. Dennis Withner Blaine The Editor: We strongly object to the proposed Horizon high flow Bypass project. We believe that the project is inconsistent with the Birch Bay Comprehensive storm water plan as it stands. As implemented, the Horizon High Flow bypass will degrade Birch Bay for the tens of thousands of people who flock to it annually or reside there. We are not opposed to the Horizon development in principle, but to the stormwater management plan proposed for this large swath of land. The Birch Bay comprehensive stormwater plan, commissioned by Whatcom County and executed by CH2MHILL can be directly accessed at the Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District website under the planning
tab: bbwarm.whatcomcounty. org/home. The proposed Horizon stormwater project can be accessed on the Whatcom county planning development’s website under the above references. A bio-swale was the most notable feature of the award-winning Cottonwood main drainage project completed in 2014. There are no such swales or rain gardens in the Horizon drainage plan. The Cottonwood project appears to have helped alleviate seasonal algal blooms. Birch Bay is on the cusp of a renaissance with the implementation of the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility (the berm). The berm may make some homeowners, especially along Birch Bay Drive, concerned that there may be some loss of intrinsic or perceived value of their properties. Other Bay users see it as a necessary safety improvement, separating pedestrian and auto traffic on an increasingly congested roadway. However, I
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After 12 straight wins, varsity baseball team stumbles By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s varsity baseball team is having a spectacular season, but a couple of losses last week showed that it’s not invincible. After starting its season with an incredible 12 wins in a row, the Blaine varsity baseball team finally lost its first game of the season last weekend to Ferndale. Ferndale (8–8 overall) beat the Borderites 3–2, coming out on top after a two-run sixth inning. The Borderites’ second loss, which came at the hands of Bellingham (4–11 overall) on Monday night, was especially painful. “This wasn’t the Blaine baseball team,” said Brandon Watts, who played at second base. “There was just something wrong with it.” After the losses, Blaine is still near the top of the conference with a 12–2 record. What happened in the 5–3 loss to Bellingham, a team that has only won two conference games? “If you make six errors and you don’t pitch well and you don’t swing the bats well, you just lose,” said Blaine head coach Sean Linville. “It doesn’t matter who you’re playing. In our league, everyone is competent enough to beat you if you play like that.” Bellingham’s starting pitcher Ethan Paxton pitched six innings, struck out seven and walked one. Bellingham’s offense got 10 hits, double Blaine’s five. “I was really, really disappointed with our at-bats tonight. I mean, take nothing away from their pitcher, he pitched a good game, but that was not us,” Linville said. “We’ve lost a lot of confidence at the plate.” Blaine batters have reason to be confident. They’ve so far been some of the most productive in the league. They’ll spend a lot of time swinging the bat in future practices, Linville said. At least three Borderites missed the Bellingham game for illness or other reasons, which could have caused or compounded the team’s problems at bat. Anthony Ball, Cruz Rodriguez and Julian Gonzalez were all out. A fast-paced season could also be wearing on the team. Blaine’s starting pitcher Colby Knutzen pitched six innings and didn’t have much backup in the way of relief pitchers. Though he gave up 10 hits, he did an oth-
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s Blaine’s Brandon Watts fields the ball in Monday’s 5–3 loss to Bellingham. Photos by Janell Kortlever erwise solid job, striking out six and getting three strikeouts in bases-loaded jams. When he left the mound after the sixth inning, catcher Kai Nagle had to take over and Knutzen swapped positions with him to play catcher. “I don’t like to do that, but that’s what we had tonight,” Linville said. “We’ve been playing a lot of games so we had some pitchers who were unavailable. The only guy that’s done some pitching for us and hadn’t just pitched was Kai. Colby’s our backup catcher – that’s tough duty for him, but
that’s what was at our disposal this evening.” The pace won’t let up until the season ends. Between April 21 and the last regular season game on April 27, the Borderites play five games with just two days off. “Sometimes that helps you get in the groove,” Linville said. “But it can work the other way – if you play a bunch of games in a row and you’re scuffling, sometimes problems can compound.” Either way, with five games left to play the Borderites are in position to make it to the post-season.
s Kai Nayle, Blaine’s starting catcher, pitches the seventh inning against Bellingham on April 17.
Blaine High School sports recap April 12–18, 2017
Baseball
Soccer
Golf
April 14: Blaine beat Mount Baker 11–1 at home. April 15: Blaine lost to Ferndale 3–2 away. April 17: Blaine lost to Bellingham 5–3 away.
April 13: Blaine lost to Sedro-Woolley 5–1 away. April 15: Blaine lost to Squalicum 5–2 at home. April 18: Blaine lost to Bellingham 6–0 away.
April 11: Blaine boys placed third out of seven teams at Lake Padden. April 11: Blaine girls placed seventh out of seven teams at Lake Padden.
Tennis
Track
April 13: Blaine lost to Sehome 7–0 away. April 17: Blaine lost to Lakewood 5–2 away.
April 15: Blaine boys finished third out of 23 teams at the Mountlake Terrace invite. April 15: Blaine girls finished 16th out of 23 teams at the Mountlake Terrace invite.
Softball April 13: Blaine beat Nooksack Valley 15–4 at home. April 18: Blaine beat Burlington-Edison 8–4 away.
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Softball wins two in a row
By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s girls softball team won its last two games, giving the Borderites a 3–3 record in conference games, and a 3–8 record overall. On April 13, Blaine beat Nooksack Valley 15–4. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and then Blaine ran away with the game in the third inning, scoring four runs on a double by Taylor Miller, RBI singles by Lyric Berry and Daphne Rojas, and a
two RBI single by Alyssa Starcer. Borderite hitters kept at it with six more runs in the fourth inning on hits by Berry, Brittany Carrington, Mikayla Johnson, Riley Weinkauf, Keeley Barthlow and Miller. On Tuesday, April 18, Blaine beat Burlington-Edison (1–5 in conference, 4–6 overall) 8–4. Blaine’s offense has averaged more than six runs per game this season. Blaine’s next game is at home on Thursday, April 20 against Ferndale.
s Daphne Rojas, l., and Brittaney Carrington caught a foul ball that was nearly in the dugout in an April 13 game against Nooksack Valley.
Photos by Oliver Lazenby
s Taylor Miller hits a double to start off a four-run inning for Blaine on April 13. Top: Taylor Miller slides into third base for a steal.
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Border crossing by boat getting harder By Meg Olson The rules are getting tighter for pleasure boaters who choose to cross the border. At a March meeting in Point Roberts, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) representatives outlined regulations and requirements for private boaters and changes occurring this year. While CBP spokesperson Renne Archer said there were no “new rules,” Point Roberts Marina general manager Jacquelyne Everett said the old ones were being interpreted and enforced differently. Under existing rules, “operators of small pleasure vessels, arriving in the United States from a foreign port or place to include any vessel which has visited a hovering vessel or received merchandise outside the territorial sea,” are required to report to CBP immediately. Canadian vessels without a cruising license are also required to make a formal entry and pay a $19 fee every time they arrive from Canada, and obtain a permit to proceed if they travel to another
location in the U.S. “These rules have been around for a long time,” Everett said. “Last year was the first time they started enforcing them.” For Canadian boaters who keep their boats at the marina, having a cruising license is almost mandatory for practical purposes, and the recent meeting was aimed at helping them meet the requirements to get one. Rules for vessels fishing in Canadian waters and returning to the U.S. are also getting tweaked. In the past, boats that didn’t contact another vessel or land in Canada were not required to report to CBP when they came back to the Point from a fishing trip in Canadian waters. A CBP publication from 2014 states, “any small pleasure vessel leaving a United States port into international or foreign waters, without a call at a foreign port, does not satisfy the foreign departure requirement. Therefore, certain fishing vessels, cruises to nowhere, or any vessel that leaves from a U.S. port and returns without calling at a foreign port or place, has not departed the U.S.”
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Vessels that leave the U.S. to fish in Canada need to report telephonically to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). “Whether or not CBSA actually requires the boater to report to a physical location, this is considered a call at a foreign port,” Archer said. “Vessels must only be in transit through Canadian waters to qualify for what we consider innocent passage.” The current interpretation of the rules, according to Archer, is that “vessels that engage in fishing cannot claim the right of innocent passage,” and must report to CBP when they return to the U.S.
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Spring is the perfect time of year for pets to wander in the outdoors and explore. Before you let them loose, know that some common plants can be toxic if ingested. Aside from the variety of household items that pose a risk to dogs, cats and other pets, hundreds of plant varieties are poisonous. If ingested, some plants can have a serious impact on your pet’s health including nausea, behavioral changes and even death. Thanks to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), pet owners can access a list of hundreds of poisonous plants. Here are just a few: Tulips These multi-colored bulbous blooms are harmful to dogs and cats. Typical signs of ingestion include vomiting, depression, diarrhea and hyper-salivation. Azaleas Azaleas are toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Common signs of ingestion include vomiting (with the exception of horses), diarrhea, weakness and cardiac failure. Lilies These flowers are commonly used as decoration around the Easter holiday and are toxic to cats. Ingestion can cause kidney failure. Hyacinths Hyacinth flowers are toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Signs of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhea, depression and tremors. Holly A staple in yard landscaping, holly is toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Signs of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhea and depression. Hydrangeas Bursting with flowers in the spring and sometimes into the summer, hydrangeas are toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Common side effects of eating include vomiting, depression and diarrhea. Aloe Routinely used throughout the summer to treat sun burns, aloe is toxic to dogs, cats and horses. If the plant is ingested, common signs include vomiting (with the exception of horses), lethargy and diarrhea. If your pet appears ill as a result of eating any of the above plants, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888/426-4435. For a full list of toxic plants, visit bit.ly/13cunsF.
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Toes in the Sand!
Ground floor beachfront! Beachwalker Villa Condo with custom finishes - architect designed interior w/ hi-end appliances, fixtures & appointments. 1,428 sq ft 3BD/2BA. Gourmet kitchen w/island, quartz countertop, pot filler, Viking dual fuel range/oven! NG fireplace, 3rd BD w/4 built-in bunks will delight!
Christy Imperio • (360) 201-4100 8733 Oertel Drive, Blaine - Charel Terrace Neighborhood • $998,800
Open House Saturday 12-3
Direct beach access! Amazing opportunity to own waterfront with value beyond compare. 5,555 SF 3 BD 3.5 BA home has lower level with 3 more rooms that have unlimited possibilities! Great for vacation home, full time or even investment too much here to mention!
Heather Taylor • (425) 785-5771
119 Jefferson Court, Sumas • $250,000
New Listing!
Wonderful home on a quiet cul de sac in a great neighborhood! Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2.25 bath home. 9 foot ceilings, SS appliances, laminate floors in dining room and kitchen plus a spacious master with a walk in closet and ensuite bath. Large attached garage & room for RV or boat.
Amy Dohner • (360) 961-6385 728 Georgia Street, Blaine • $698,000
Waterview!
Great Blaine Home! Charming, yet comfortable and elegant, this beautiful log home features 3 BD, 2.5 BA and an easy to maintain 2,000+ SF of living space with an 8200 SF lot with fruit trees. Manufactured with northern Canadian maple floors. Entertaining patio with a view of the Drayton Harbor.
Fabian Saul • (360) 725-4220 4745 Tidal Way, Birch Bay • starting at $279,000
New Construction!
Coming soon! The next phases of The Tides Condominiums are under construction and will be available soon! These 1,200 SF luxury craftsman style cottages feature 2 BD, 2 BA plus an added bonus room/loft! High end finishes include granite counters, SS appliances and laminate floors.
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Saturday & Sunday April 22 & 23 OPEN SUN 1-3 7806 Birch Bay Dr. #206
$167,500 OPEN SAT 12-2 7910 Birch Bay Dr. #5
$79,950 OPEN SAT 1-3 4819 Alderson Rd. #302
Jacobs Landing, heart of Birch Bay, waterfront development with charming grounds & amenities, clubhouse, pool, Jacuzzi, tennis, racket ball and more. 840 SF with a straight on view of beautiful Birch Bay and the islands. 2-BD, 1.5-BA with extra storage or sleeping area upstairs. Jacobs Landings Condominiums are one of the very few rental opportunities with no restrictions. Rent it out day, week or month. A best value in popular Birch Bay.
Brian Southwick 360-815-6638 Location, location, location in the heart of Birch Bay. Peek-a-boo water view from the living room. Needs some repairs and a little love to make this your ideal retreat and come enjoy the summers on one of the warmest bays on Puget Sound. Complex is directly across from beach, association owns some tide flats, new county park next door. Walking distance to restaurants & shops, miles of sandy beaches and low speed limit roads.
Billy Brown 360-220-7175
National Open House Weekend!
BIRCH BAY OPEN HOUSES For the discriminating buyer, Birch Bay VilOPEN SAT & SUN 2-4 lage home on the golf course. New one-level, 8269 Cowichan Rd.
$475,000
$68,950
ideal get away-second home or investment property. Amazing sunsets--blissful nights as the twinkling lights of White Rock, BC say good night. Gated front patio captures morning sun & is just enough yard. Great room has high ceilings & being an end unit a wall of windows. Back patio with access off great room & master is ideal for entertaining.
Cole Markusen 360-389-3696
Timeless architectural design, integrates the OPEN SUN 12-2 8687 Great Horned Owl Ln. beauty of the outdoors with the interior space
makes for a showcase single story home. Master gardener landscaping, custom front doors, winding sidewalks. Beautiful use of cherry wood, natural stone, custom built-ins. Simple open design allows for excellent use of space. Over 1000 SF garage & separate potting shed for the Martha Stewart in all of us! Coveted location on private street.
Brandi Coplen 360-201-3951
OPEN SAT 2-5, SUN 12-2 One of a kind, exquisite custom home on Turnberry Pond. Southern exposure beckons8849 Goldeneye Ln. -light shines through this designer property. Extensive tile work, custom fir built-ins, exceptional selections of granite & new lighting finishes. Home will not disappoint! Upgraded lighting, appliances & all home service systems. New interior paint & carpet! Lush landscaping--in perfect condition! Easy main floor living--private guest quarters.
OPEN SUN 1-3 5451 Tananger Ln.
$449,000
Billy Brown 360-220-7175
3-BD, 2-BA, huge deck and outdoor kitchen. 2nd floor master with double doors to water view. Gas heat & fireplace. Love the Décor!
Cole Markusen 360-389-3696
Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
In case of inclement weather, please call agent to confirm open houses.
$1,175,000 MLS# 1019960
OPEN SAT 12-2 6875 Holeman Ave.
$649,000 OPEN SAT 12-2 7714 Birch Bay Dr. #102
$229,900
$549,000
you get! Great interior architectural design with 2300 SF all on one floor! Recently remodeled with classic detail. Gallery entry showcases the view with vaulted ceiling and open plan. Two private guest suites, breakfast room off kitchen. Spacious spa master w/FP. Very well run condo association makes this an easy and carefree home to own.
Cole Markusen 360-389-3696
SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSES Perfect weekend retreat at the Resort SemiOPEN SUN 12-2 5438 Snow Goose Ln. #107 ahmoo! Light and bright, vaulted ceilings,
1-BD, charming getaway just steps to the Semiahmoo Golf Clubhouse, outdoor pool, 2 indoor and 2 outdoor tennis courts. Enjoy walking trails, neighborhood parks, cycling, golfing, boating and the beaches. Covered parking and storage included. Great location!
$165,750
Ingrid Andaluz 360-961-0488
SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSES Re-imagined and redefined, this well-built OPEN SAT 1-3 2003 home will simply stun you with its new 5417 Canvasback Rd.
$849,000
$595,000
look. $100K of improvements--8” hickory plank flooring throughout the main floor, new light fixtures & paint to create bright and open feel. Kitchen includes new appliances, updated island for better function. Award-winning design made better with all baths remodeled. Complete main floor living with inviting guest rooms upstairs. Ideal fairway location.
Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718 Single Story Rambler: Semiahmoo’s lush 18th fairway! A chipshot to the Clubhouse. Expansive entry foyer. Vaulted great room w/ window wall overlooking the fairway. Spacious master enjoys same outlook. Recent updates include barn door to new master bath. Generous walk in closet. Two guest rooms, recently updated guest bath with fully tiled shower. Spacious fairway view kitchen w/b’fast nook adjoins fireplaced fam rm. A/C.
Julie Brown 360-255-3727
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natural qualities that define “Great Northwest”. New Artisan Quality construction, high end app., fixtures & appointments throughout; quartz counter tops, hardwood & Tile flowing. Private covered Oceanside patio, sunny open concept. Attached dbl. garage, & Guest Casita plus miles of waterside trails. Minutes to U.S./Canada Border. DIR: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Right.
Mike Kent 360-815-3898
Enjoy breathtaking views from waterfront home that sits high on a vista in Point Whitehorn. A graceful entry welcomes you to an inviting living space w/views of the water, Canadian coastal range & White Rock. Kitchen & dining room designed for entertaining. Master on main w/deck open to the view. Five amazing & unique bdrms, large family room. Steps away to private beach. Outdoor gathering places to enjoy “one of a kind” setting.
Lorraine Hoving 360-961-2407 Unobstructed water view. XL patio. One bedroom but room for queen size hide-abed in great room. Large bathroom with heated tile floor. Full size washer & dryer included. Wood flooring hall & great room. Kitchen with high end cabinets, granite counters. Stainless steel appliances. Deep pantry. Fitted for handicap access. Covered parking spot. AC. Wrapped windows. Hot tub enclosed outside. Private beach front extends to median low tide mark.
Randy Weg 360-305-5704
BLAINE OPEN HOUSE Vacation at home with this lovely country OPEN SAT 12-2 setting, 6+acres, gorgeous back yard with 4020 Pipeline Rd.
$669,000
SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSES Absolutely stunning, perfect and protected OPEN SAT 2:30-5 15th fairway location---what you see is what 9134 Gleneagle Dr. #14
SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUN 2-4 8832 Goshawk Rd.
Enjoy this incredibly cozy 3-BD home in beautiful Semiahmoo. Updated with new paint, flooring & lighting this 1999 build is ready for today’s trends & looks. Master on the main floor allows for complete privacy. Upstairs design offers 2 spacious bedroom with bath and bonus room. New landscaping in the yard will pay dividends as it will provide ultimate beauty once fully grown. Home well taken care of & is ready for its next owners.
SEMIAHMOO SHORE OPEN HOUSE Welcome to the Inland Pacific’s Crown Jewel DAILY NOON -5 PM 9145 Great Blue Heron Ln. where extraordinary architecture merges with
Sat. Lisa Berg 360-441-9266 Sun. Julie Brown 360-255-3727
$320,000
Waterfront at its finest. Updated & improved OPEN SAT 12-2 9499 Semiahmoo Pkwy B12 this ground level 2-BD Beachwalker Villa is an
$839,900
love to make this your ideal retreat and enjoy the summers on one of the warmest bays on Puget Sound. Complex is directly across from the beach, association owns some tide flats, new county park next door. Walking distance to restaurants & shops, miles of sandy beaches & low speed limit roads perfect for walking and biking. Unit has newer roof.
BIRCH BAY OPEN HOUSES OPEN SAT 1-3, SUN 11-1 Beach & pool fun! Condominium features waterfront & pool. Stand alone 2-story cabin, 8112 Birch Bay Dr. #20
Terrell Creek Landing. 2-BD, 2-BA with salt water view. Master opens to balcony with view. All appliances, double-sided fireplace, dining room, granite counters – Sharp Fully furnished.
$225,500
$739,000
Gerry Allen 360-920-0563
BIRCH BAY OPEN HOUSES Location, location, location in the heart of OPEN SAT 12-2 Birch Bay. Needs some repairs and a little 7910 Birch Bay Dr. #15
Julie Brown 360-255-3727
$529,000
architecturally designed home, quality construction throughout, fire place, 9’ & 11’ ceilings granite counter tops. Enjoy evening sunsets, south-facing deck, lot with green belt. Architect-designed house with large windows to capture the sunlight summer or winter. Master bath has heated tile floor, separate shower and free standing tub a must see.
8105 Birch Bay Square St. • I-5 Exit 270, Blaine
in ground swimming pool, includes cover and concrete decks, spacious covered deck with hot tub, pergola, fenced garden space, separate 1200 SF shop with indoor RV parking. Two story 4-BD, 2.5-BA, formal dining, kitchen with eating nook overlooking back yard, attached 2-car garage. House sits back from the dead-end road for lots of privacy.
Ingrid Andaluz 360-961-0488
One of the best units in the complex! Enjoy OPEN SUN 3-5 9495 Semiahmoo Pkwy A9F beachfront living and the sounds of the sea
$550,000
from this unobstructed waterfront condo. Well maintained single story condo is in great shape! Fully furnished down to your dishes and pots and pans...just bring your golf clubs and you’ll be set! Steps from the beach and minutes from the Semiahmoo Resort Hotel/ Marina, every NW activity is right here. Great waterfront vacation/investment property.
Cole Markusen 360-389-3696
OPEN SAT 4-6 8617 Blue Grouse Way
As new! Immaculate and spacious one level craftsman. Family room with fireplace plus a cozy breakfast nook! High quality finishes throughout including over-sized windows, extensive hardwood and granite. Enjoy your private backyard from your covered porch and stone patio. .. perfect for entertaining. An ideal location within walking distance to trails and the golf club.
$449,000
Julie Brown 360-255-3727
OPEN SUN 1-3 9145 Great Blue Heron Ln.
Waterfront residence thoughtfully designed with exquisite mill work & attention to detail. Raised entry ceiling captures island & western view. Deck floats over bay with beach access down the street. Quality updated home exceeds “Street of Dreams” style. Comfortable, yet elegant appointments through-out. Dramatic great room, inviting kitchen - all main floor living is ideal. Endless hours of enjoyment in this unparalleled masterpiece!
$1,995,000
Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
SANDY POINT OPEN HOUSE OPEN SAT 11-1:30, SUN 3-5 Vacation at home with this lovely country setting, 6+acres, gorgeous back yard with 4209 Saltspring Dr.
$549,900
in ground swimming pool, includes cover and concrete decks, spacious covered deck with hot tub, pergola, fenced garden space, separate 1200 SF shop with indoor RV parking. Two story 4-BD, 2.5-BA, formal dining, kitchen with eating nook overlooking back yard, attached 2-car garage. House sits back from the dead-end road for lots of privacy.
Brandi Coplen 360-201-3951
April 20 - 26, 2017 • thenorthernlight.com
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presently located on the property […] and to utilize the existing structure, including the basic architecture style, into any new structures to be built as part of the future library, to whatever extent reasonably possible.” Jerns thought the family would be open to the changes the board requested. “Those words ‘to whatever degree reasonable,’ were to provide you with flexibility, not to lock you in,” he told the board of trustees. The Vogts also requested a right to have the library named the Birch Bay-Vogt Community Library, or something similar. The house is not currently big enough to properly serve the Birch Bay community, Perkins said. The bottom floor is about 1,500 square feet, which would make it the smallest library in Whatcom County in terms of size per person in its service area, the library board found. The second floor is not ADA accessible and due to its narrow staircase, WCLS does not plan to offer public library services on that floor, Perkins said. “Long term, the idea is to add an addition that connects the old structure, or a portion of the old structure, or the facade of the old structure to a more modern, efficient building that is sized to serve the large and growing population of Birch Bay,” Perkins said. The design conditions in the agreement between WCLS and the Vogts have a 5-year term, after which WCLS could sell the property if it isn’t working out as a library. The decision to purchase the property represents a change in approach for WCLS. The library
system does not currently own any of the properties in which it operates libraries. It does own a property at 5205 Northwest Drive, outside Bellingham, where its administrative building is located. Waschke said WCLS has considered purchasing property for years, but this is the first time that it really makes sense. “We’re trying to give the Friends of the Birch Bay Library the best platform possible for building that library,” he said. “By buying this piece of property I think we have given them a real foundation in getting started, but it’s going to be the community that raises the funds.” Perkins said to think of WCLS’ purchase as a long-term loan to the community. It could still be years before a library opens in Birch Bay. Perkins said a very rough initial estimate – including the cost of the Vogt property – is that it will take about $3.5 million before the finished library can open. A “Friends of the Library” group or other entity will have to raise that money. WCLS has so far spent about $30,000 inspecting the property. Though the house was built in 1913, the inspection didn’t find any significant issues, Perkins said. “My understanding of the inspection report is that overall nothing unexpected came out of it,” she told the board of trustees. “The big hallelujah is there was no evidence of wood-destroying organisms on site, so that’s great.” The building does need some things, including a new furnace, insulation work, ADA-accessible restrooms, handrails for the stairway to comply with building codes and some new wiring. Several library trustees said they voted in favor of the pur-
chase due to strong community support for it and they expect the community will be able to raise the funds needed to open it. Point Roberts, which has a population of less than 1,500, raised $540,000 in five years for its library. Birch Bay’s population as of the 2010 census was 8,413. Strong public support for a Birch Bay library makes sense; WCLS found that Birch Bay is one of three locations in Whatcom County with a significant population and a drive time beyond 10 minutes to the nearest library. WCLS’ research found that 5,200 library cardholders live in Birch Bay. Birch Bay residents packed the small conference room for the trustees meeting, but not all were supportive of the space. Patrick Alesse, owner of The C Shop in Birch Bay, thought it could be done cheaper. “You could go out today and buy new construction for 2,000 square feet for $200,000,” he said, referring to a building at 4819 Alderson Road in Birch Bay that WCLS considered earlier in the process. “It seems to me like we’re pouring a lot of resources and land into this project and some of us have a vision of something else.” The WCLS board found that particular property didn’t have enough parking to make it a contender for a Birch Bay library. The board could find few other suitable locations in the time they had to make a decision on the Vogt property – the Vogts’ real estate representative originally told the library board that the offer expired at the end of January or soon after “with some flexibility.” According to the memorandum of understanding between the parties, WCLS plans to close on the property by April 28, if its criteria are met.
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derson Road.
April 4, 3:52 p.m.: Burglary cold call on
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Gemini Street.
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stances on California Trail.
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Birch Point Road.
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weg Road.
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stances cold call on Arnie Road.
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Sea Breeze Court.
April 4, 1:12 p.m.: Domestic verbal
Helweg Road.
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Police Reports April 11, 2:33 p.m.: A woman called to report a possible fight at the corner of Cedar and Harrison Street in Blaine. Officers arrived and contacted all the present parties. No evidence of a fight was found but one person was found to have four outstanding warrants from Blaine and Bellingham police departments, and Whatcom County Superior Court. The warrants were confirmed, and the man was booked into jail. April 11, 3:25 p.m.: An employee at a store called to report a customer was threatening another customer. The subject was identified, and it was determined he was suffering from a mental illness. The officer determined no actual threats had been made, and the man was allowed to leave. April 13, 5:45 p.m.: A Blaine resident contacted police to report his cell phone had been stolen from the school gymnasium locker room. The cell phone was not secured at the time of the theft. The incident is being investigated. April 14, 9 p.m.: The sheriff’s office requested assistance from Blaine Police with a suspicious person on Peace Road. A resident reported that a “scruffy-looking” male had knocked on her door asking for help with his vehicle that was stuck. The man left when
the woman declined to assist him. Blaine officers, with the assistance of U.S. Border Patrol Agents, located the vehicle abandoned on a dead-end property just south of the resident’s home. Officers canvassed the area, but they were unable to locate the occupant(s) of the Oregon-plated vehicle. April 15, 11:24 a.m.: An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and later found the driver also had a 15-yearold passenger in the vehicle who was not a family member, which was a violation of his intermediate driver’s license. The driver made several false statements to the officer about the identity of the passenger, but the passenger finally admitted she was not a relative of the driver. The 16-year-old was cited for the traffic violations and arrested for providing false statements to a police officer. April 15, 7:55 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Peace Arch for an individual in possession of a prescription drug in excess of what the prescription indicated. The investigation determined that the Nevada resident had combined the remains of two other bottles for the same prescription. Officers provided the individual with his legal amount and the remaining tablets were de-
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stroyed via the prescription drug disposal unit. April 17, 10:21 a.m.: Officers are investigating a string of burglaries at a local storage facility believed to have occurred over several weeks. At this time, over 35 potential burglary victims have been identified. Efforts are being made to contact the renters of numerous storage units to notify them of the crime and to collect descriptions of missing property. April 18, 12:40 p.m.: The harbormaster’s office called to report about eight juveniles under the G Street Plaza and hanging out on the railroad tracks. No evidence of any crime was found in the area the juveniles were seen. Officers located the juveniles and warned them not to trespass on BNSF property. April 18, 6:51 p.m.: Police were dispatched to the Peace Arch port of entry for a report of a woman in possession of 50-plus narcotic drugs in two small baggies. An officer arrived at the Peace Arch and contacted the suspect. She produced a valid prescription and was warned about having medications in non-prescription containers. Police cleared without incident. This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthernlight.com.
Tides April 21–April 27 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 21 2:39 am 8.5 8:58 am 4.9
1:28 pm 6.1 8:03 pm 1.9
Sa 22 3:15 am 8.7 9:36 am 4.0
2:52 pm 6.6 9:01 pm 2.1
Su 23 3:49 am 8.9 10:12 am 2.9
4:00 pm 7.2 9:55 pm 2.4
Mo 24 4:21 am 9.0 10:50 am 1.8
5:02 pm 8.0 10:49 pm 2.8
Tu 25 4:53 am 9.2 11:30 am 0.6
6:00 pm 8.7 11:39 pm 3.4
We 26 5:27 am 9.2 12:10 pm -0.4
6:56 pm 9.4
Th 27 12:31 am 4.0 6:01 am 9.2
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of April 11 to April 17, 1.12 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 13.64 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 71.3°F on April 16 with a low of 39.8°F on April 11. Average high was 63.2°F and average low was 43.4°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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. Whatcom Transportation Authority Talk: Thursday, April 20, 1 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Rick Nicholson, director of service development, will speak on the Blaine and Birch Bay service. Info: 332-8040. 420 Party: Thursday, April 20, Evergreen Cannabis, 922 Peace Portal Drive. Music, food and specials. Foxing Gloves, Sam Chue and DJ Rob. Must be 21+. Info: 332-8922. Running Start Info Meeting: Thursday, April 20, 6 p.m. Blaine Library. Whatcom Community College Running Start program. Info: 383-3123. Books and Bites: Friday, April 21, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the conversation. Discussing Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Info: 305-3637. 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. Scott and Dean: Friday, April 21, 6–8 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Live smooth jazz and blues. Info: 360/306-3597. John Nilsen Piano Concert: Friday, April 21, 6:30 p.m., Custer United Methodist Church, Bruce and Main streets, Custer. Folk, jazz, classical, traditional hymns, and 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 22–23, 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. Vermiculture/Composting: Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Become a worm wrangler and learn the basics of food waste recycling. Info: 305-3637. Earth Day Make and Take: Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Drop in and make a book bunting to hang to create your own special reading space. Ages 4 and up. Info: 305-3637. 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: 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 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 more. Info: birchwoodgardenclub.com. Spring Open House: Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 8210 Portal Way. Greenhouse tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., prize drawings, kids craft table, discounts, planter bar. Info: vwhomeandgarden.com. North Sound Stewards Volunteer Program Training: Saturday, April 29, noon–4:30 p.m., BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. Bbecome a citizen scientist and participate in beach surveys. Info: re-sources.org. 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 or tractor tires and no after-hour drop off. Bring formal proof of Whatcom County residency. Info: 360/778-6033.
Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga, Country Heat and Total Barre. 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. Alzheimer/Dementia/Memory Loss Caregiver and Care Partners Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, 1:30–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Info: 671-3316. 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. Community Meals: Wednesday, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Free; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome. Info: communitymeals@blainecap.org. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: First and third Thursdays, 8 a.m., Palmer Room of the Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Breakfast ($15) and a speaker.
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Great Kids Doing Great Things Featuring students of the Blaine School District
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