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s Blaine shortstop Jalen Kortlever makes a play at second base in Blaine’s final regular season game, a 2–1 win over Meridian on Thursday, April 27. The win capped an incredible 17–3 season for the Borderites. The team’s first playoff game is Saturday, May 6 against Photo by Janell Kortlever Burlington–Edison at Daniels Field in Anacortes.
Custer resident wins Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2017 By Amy Pollard In a sparkling crown, emerald green sash and black-and-white sheath dress, Kyann Flint sits back in her power wheelchair and smiles for the camera – the photo marks the start of her reign as Ms. Wheelchair Washington 2017. Flint, a 24-year-old Custer resident, won the Ms. Wheelchair Washington pageant on March 11. The annual event recognizes outstanding advocates for people with disabilities. A video of the one-day event shows
Flint speaking to room full of judges, contestants and audience members at the Sea-Tac Holiday Inn Express. Her voice shakes ever so slightly but her words are carefully measured as she discusses providing equal opportunity and fighting ableism. The room fills with applause when she finishes. If you’d told Flint a few years ago that she would be advocating statewide for people with disabilities while wearing a crown, she likely wouldn’t have believed you. Flint, who was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder at 8 years old,
Blaine boating event on deck to educate and entertain B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Developing the skills to master the art of boating may seem like a daunting task to some, but the folks at Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron (BSPS) are ready to help aspiring marine enthusiasts take on the challenge during an all-day event in Blaine this month. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, the public is invited to stop by the SeaSkills Marine Expo at locations along Marine Drive. Up until 5 p.m.,
guests will have the opportunity to take part in training exercises, view demonstrations, peruse vendor exhibitions and more. Since the early 1900s, U.S. Power Squadrons (USPS) has maintained a fervent dedication to boater safety and education. The local chapter was chartered in 1959 and continues to educate boaters by offering classes and seminars at Bellingham Technical College and local events. The SeaSkills Marine Expo won’t be the first event BSPS has hosted in Blaine. For
about a decade, members have hosted annual training and educational seminars, including their hallmark marine distress flare training, which teaches boaters how to properly light and dispose of a flare. This year, they’ve opted to make the event a bit more approachable for all ages and interests. “The earlier version of SeaSkills North has morphed into a grander 2017 expo,” explained event organizers during the (See SeaSkills, page 10)
had no plans to become an advocate. “Both my parents made it possible for me to try to do as many things as I could,” she said. “For the longest time I never really thought of myself as different.” It wasn’t until she attended Western Washington University from 2011 to 2015 that Flint said she faced challenges that compelled her to speak up. “It was difficult to get the accommodations I needed,” she said. “So I became (See Pageant, page 2)
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Adding to its growing portfolio, Seattle-based hospitality management firm Columbia Hospitality announced a sweeping acquisition consisting of multiple management agreements and other assets from Coastal Hotels, the firm behind Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa. “The Coastal Hotels team will bring great experience to Columbia Hospitality, and we’re excited to welcome them to the family,” said Columbia Hospitality founder and CEO John Oppenheimer in a statement. The acquisition of Coastal Hotels and the addition of six hotels and two golf courses to its growing portfolio of now 37 properties went into effect on May 1, making it one of the largest hospitality firms in the Northwest. Out of the deal, Columbia Hospitality will now manage Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa; the Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club; the Loomis Trail Golf Club and two public golf courses located next to the resort. South of Blaine, the firm will also manage a Best Western Plus Heritage Inn located in Bellingham; Landmark Hotel currently in development in Tukwila; Cedarbrook Lodge located in SeaTac; Lodge on the Desert in Arizona and Sheraton Mesa Hotel in Arizona. According to a report from The Seattle Times, Coastal Hotels will transfer its management contracts and 560 employees to Columbia Hospitality. Coastal Hotels president and CEO Yogi Hutsen has also agreed to join the firm as executive vice president. “We have worked alongside Columbia Hospitality for years and have respected their values-centered philosophy and commitment to phenomenal guest service,” Hutsen said. “The sky is the limit in what we can achieve together as we continue to drive performance at our properties, career opportunities for our team members and great experiences for our guests.”
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s Kyann Flint, winner of the Ms. Wheelchair Washington pageant. Photo courtesy of Amy Pollard
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Boating community to host Blessing of the Fleet and Seafarers Memorial B y G a ry D u n s t e r As local fishermen prepare for the upcoming season, Blaine’s annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafarers Memorial acts as a reminder that safety is of the upmost importance. It is a time for all of us to remember the fishermen we have lost at sea and at home. The memorial service will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 at the Blaine Boating Center, located at 235 Marine Drive. The event is hosted by the Fisherman’s Memorial Committee in conjunction with the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Bellingham. This year, organizers will ring a bell 40 times in honor of those who lost their lives at sea dating back to the early 1900s. Fifteen taps on the bell will signify the number of individuals from Blaine’s boating community who passed away at home
since last year’s memorial. Each time a name is read aloud during the memorial service, the bell will ring and a family member or friend will place a flower in a wreath. At the end of the service, Captain Richard Sturgill will take the wreath out on the historic Plover ferry and place it in the water. Selena Rogers-Pai and Malie Laolagi will perform a vocal duet. Blaine High School band director Bob Gray and some of his students will also perform, just as they have since the early 1990s. Port commissioner Bobby Briscoe and Blaine harbormaster Andy Peterson will represent the Port of Bellingham during the memorial service. For the last five years, the Fisherman’s Memorial Committee has been able to offer a $500 scholarship to a Blaine High School senior, using the monies that have been donated to the fisherman’s
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Blaine student receives top honors at state competition
s Blaine high school sophomore Tim Schrader, c., came in third place at the WIAA/WMEA State Solo and Ensemble Contest for a solo tuba performance last weekend. Band director Bob Gray, l., said Schrader competed with the top 22 tuba players in the state and it was his first state competition to date. “He is very serious about playing the tuba,” Gray said. “I’m really proud of him.” Nan Meaker, r., accompanied Schrader on piano during performances. Photo by Debbie Esposito
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The Editor: A recent rash of letters complaining about traffic violations in Blaine has prompted this observation that Birch Bay seems to have become a free-for-all traffic zone. This is not my first letter detailing the blatant disregard for traffic laws and dismal lack of police enforcement in the area. I have even posted complaints on the Sheriff’s Facebook page. Vehicle operators routinely park in no-parking zones, blocking the bicycle lane and public right-of-way, and sheriff’s deputies cast a blind eye at these infractions. I have been stopped on the side of the road waiting for a break in traffic because a truck was parked in the bike lane not five feet from a sign that clearly said “No parking on paved shoulder” while a deputy drove by without a second look. In fact, sheriff’s deputies routinely ignore the speed limit and stop signs themselves. How can we expect the public to obey the laws when police don’t set a
good example? It seems nobody knows or cares on what side of the road you are supposed to ride your bicycle. I see more people riding the wrong way than the right way. When I recently confronted a lawn service employee about his illegally parked truck blocking the bicycle lane, he suggested I ride on the other side of the road. This is not just ignorance of the law. In many cases, when I point out that someone is riding their bicycle on the wrong side of the road they just say, “Yeah, I know,” without even slowing down. I am getting tired of apparently being the only person in Birch Bay who obeys traffic laws. I cannot enforce traffic laws myself, and my pleas usually fall on deaf or belligerent ears. I need backup! Birch Bay needs more police presence. A casual once- or twice-a-day drive through is not enough. People know no cops are around and they behave accordingly. It is even more discouraging when I see the police not only
ignoring the lawbreakers, but ignoring the law. Birch Bay residents pay taxes, but we are not getting the benefit of taxpayer-funded law enforcement. Jeff Sterling Birch Bay The Editor: I would like to thank the gentleman who found my wallet by the Grandview golf course Monday evening and turned it into the Blaine Police Department. Thank you! Christopher Doll Birch Bay The Editor: I bought a bird feeder. I hung it on my back porch and filled it with seed. It was beautiful and I enjoyed filling it with seed. (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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May 4 - 10, 2017 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) Within a week we had hundreds of birds taking advantage of the free and easily accessible food. But then the birds started building nests around the patio. Then came the poop. It was everywhere: on the patio tile, the chairs, the table, everywhere. Then some birds turned mean. They would dive bomb me and try to peck me even though I
fed them out of my own pocket. Others birds were boisterous and loud. They sat on the feeder and squawked and screamed at all hours and demanded that I fill it when it got low on food. After a while, I couldn’t even sit on my own back porch. So I took down the bird feeder and in three days the birds were gone and I cleaned up their mess. Soon, the backyard was like it used to be: quiet, serene and no one de-
manding a free meal. Now let’s see our government gives out free food, subsidized housing, free medical care and free education, and allows anyone born here to be an automatic citizen. Then the illegals came by the tens of thousands. Our taxes went up to pay for more free services, apartments, emergency room doctors and my child’s second grade class is behind
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Do you want to run for office? Those interested in running for public office should take note that filing week is just around the corner. Starting on Monday, May 15 through Friday, May 19, the Whatcom County Auditor’s office will accept declarations of candidacy. According to the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, the following positions are open for election in Blaine: City council ward 1, position 2 currently held by Bonnie Onyon; city council ward 2, position 4 currently held by Charlie Hawkins; city council ward three position 6 currently held by Paul Greenough; city council atlarge position 7 currently held by Harry Robinson; Blaine school district director of district 3 currently held by Joan Lotze; Blaine school district director district 5 currently held by Michael Dodd; Fire Pro-
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Sheriff’s office cautions residents about phone scam B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Phone scammers are at it again in Whatcom County and this time they’re asking for ransom after informing residents that members of their family are being held hostage. According to a statement released by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office on April 28, multiple people have reported calls from an individual stating their loved ones were injured in a serious car accident and taken hostage. The caller then goes on to request thousands of dollars in ransom. In one report, the scammer attempted to wrangle $4,500 over the phone after stating the victim’s son and daughter were involved in a serious car collision. The caller then went on to say they had taken the children and threatened to injure them if the victim didn’t turn over the money, all while advising them not to call 911. The caller requested the
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Head coach tells team to not touch a baseball for three days after string of tough games By Oliver Lazenby After playing nine games in 13 days, including some stressful wins and close losses, Blaine varsity baseball earned a break before playoffs by winning its final game of the season. The 2–1 victory over Meridian on April 27 allows Blaine to skip the must-win round of the playoffs and advance directly to the district tournament, which starts on May 6. “Clinching a bye in the first round was huge for us,” head coach Sean Linville said. “Mentally we’re just exhausted. I told them we’re taking the next three days off and I don’t want anyone to touch a baseball. They need to clear their minds.” Blaine suffered all three of its losses this season in a stretch of nine games in the second half of April. All three games were close. Against Lynden, the only team in the conference with a better overall record than Blaine, the game ended with Blaine runners on second and third base and a 3–0 score. Blaine’s win over Meridian capped an incredible 17–3 season, but it was no victory lap. Blaine scored first – Anthony Ball hit an RBI double in the fourth inning after Cruz Rodriguez hit a single – but Meridian tied the game in the top of the seventh inning. Meridian’s Simon Burkett ran home from third base on an errant pitch. Meridian’s starting pitcher, Warren Utschynski, followed him with a double, putting the winning run in scoring position with one out. With the game on the line, Blaine pitcher Brandon Watts refocused and ended the inning with a fly out and a ground out. “As soon as you step in between those white lines you just have to clear your mind,” Watts said. “I tried to do that to the best of my ability. Obviously I didn’t do it well enough – they got one run – but it still worked out.” Watts watched from the dugout in the bottom of the seventh, thinking his team could handle going into extra innings, but also hoping his team would score. It seemed possible, with the top of Blaine’s lineup due to bat by the end of the inning. Plus,
s Cruz Rodriguez bunts in the fifth inning. if the inning went long enough, Meridian would have to bring in a new pitcher – Utschynski was nearing the 105-pitch cutoff, at which point it is mandatory for high school pitchers to stop. But Utschynski got two quick outs, bringing Colby Knutzen to the plate with Chase Abshere on deck – a promising combo for Blaine. “I really wanted Colby to get on,” Linville said. “I really thought if we could get Chase to the plate he might be able to find a gap and with the way Colby runs, he’d be able to score.” Knutzen battled to a fullcount and then fouled Utschynski’s 104th pitch. Knutzen walked on the next pitch. Meridian’s relief pitcher only got to throw one pitch. Abshere’s bat connected, relieving his teammates’ tension in another stressful game – the ball bounced off the left field wall
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and Knutzen made it home. “Just judging the ball and the runner, by the time Colby was around second base I could tell that was the game,” Watts said. In its first playoff game, Blaine will play Burlington-Edison at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at Daniels Field in Anacortes.
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Blaine offense lets loose to secure playoff spot By Oliver Lazenby After a five-game losing streak, Blaine boys varsity soccer turned it around in its final three games, tying one and winning two, including a high stakes final game of the season against Lakewood on Monday, May 1. Blaine’s offense took five times as many shots as Lakewood in the 5–0 senior night victory, earning the Borderites a spot in the district playoffs, which started on May 3. “It feels incredible to make it to districts,” senior Kyle Sentkowski said. “Especially since we’ve had a few rough seasons.” It’s Blaine’s first trip to the playoffs since 2014, when the team made it all the way to the state tournament. Head coach Gio Quesada praised the team’s disciplined passing game against Lakewood, which created a lot of scoring opportunities for Blaine. That’s something the team has been working on all season, but it doesn’t always come together, he said. It did on Monday. Alieu Diaw started the scoring off with a goal in the 21st minute. Liam Lyons scored in the 39th minute on a rebound from Miguel Magallon, whose shot bounced off the post, drawing the goalie into a dive. Lyons scored again in the 47th minute on an assist from Jorge Magallon. Sentkowski scored in the 50th minute on a free kick from outside the penalty box that seared
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s Blaine’s Nicholas Wheaton prepares to turn and cross the ball in the first half of Blaine’s 5–0 win over Lakewood. Photos by Oliver Lazenby through a wall of defenders. Sentkowski, who plans to kick for a college football team next year, placed the shot low and in the corner. “I have a pretty big kick and Gio has been working with me on putting it in the corners, not over the net like on Friday nights,” Sentkowski said. In the 69th minute, freshman Evan Potter received a cross from Bryce Kamrath and put it in the net for Blaine’s final goal. Quesada, typically a competitive coach, wasn’t feeling much pressure before Blaine’s playoff game. “Nobody expects Blaine to go into the next round. I think the
pressure is more on the other team,” he said. “So I tell them, let’s go enjoy the game, let’s give it 100 percent and have fun. Nothing happens if you don’t have fun.” Blaine played its first playoff game at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, against Cedarcrest High School in Duvall. Cedarcrest’s regular season record in conference games was 9–2–1, compared to Blaine’s 4–7–2. But that doesn’t matter in the playoffs. “I know if our team plays to our potential we can beat any team,” senior Colton Economy said. “In playoffs, that’s what it is – if you play a good game you keep going.”
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Grow For It! after school program offers lessons on gardening B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Last month marked the start of the eight-week Grow For It! after-school program in Blaine. Sponsored by Let’s Move! Blaine, the program offers participants the chance to take part in a slew of hands-on gardening activities under the direction of expert volunteers. The program kicked off during Kid’s Garden-
ing Month on April 11 and runs through May 30. “It’s all about increasing activity for kids as well as improving nutritional choice,” said Kelle Sunter, board member with Let’s Move! Blaine and Blaine Community Orchards for Resources and Education (C.O.R.E.). Grow For It! is offered to students at Blaine Elementary School in grades 3–5 for $30. The
eight-week class is offered weekly at the school or at the 7th Street Community Garden, where students are tasked with planting, growing and maintaining their own veggie garden. During the program, students learn about seeds, worms and composting, water and rain barrels as well as bees and pollinators. The program is coordinated by Blaine Elementary School
s Students stopped by the high school greenhouse for a lesson from George Kaas.
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teacher and Let’s Move! Blaine founder and board member Dan Persse and each lesson builds on the one prior, Sunter said. “Research shows that kids who get outside during the school day have better academic success,” read a statement released by Let’s Move! Blaine after the program kicked off. “David Sobel, author and senior faculty in the education department at Antioch University New England is clear, ‘Garden-based learning and being with plants, soil, and fresh air restores children’s attention. This allows them to engage more with the content they are being taught.’” On the first day of the program, participants got their hands dirty planting starts and seeds in the community garden. They also built trellises for pea plants. Next, they learned about how seeds grow and later took a tour through the new greenhouse at Blaine High School. The upcoming class will focus on pollination and its importance to food and seed production. Program organizers are also encouraging participants to sign up to become a “Garden Angel.” The
s Students took home tomato seedlings on April 25. title would award them the responsibility of caring for portions of the community garden for a week during the summer under the direction of an on-site master gardener, Sunter said. Aside from Let’s Move! Blaine and Blaine Elementary School, the program is also sponsored by the Blaine Boys & Girls Club, the Blaine Community Garden, Blaine C.O.R.E. and WSU Whatcom Master Gardeners. To learn more, visit letsmoveblaine.net or follow the organization on Facebook by searching “Let’s Move Blaine.”
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As passed, this bill would bring Washington state into compliance with the 2005 federal REAL ID act, which requires state driver’s licenses and identification cards to have special security features and to be issued only to people who can prove they’re in the U.S. legally. Residents without the REAL ID enhancements on their driver’s licenses would need additional identification, such as a passport, to board commercial domestic flights, beginning on January 22, 2018. The Senate, when it passed the bill earlier, had lowered the price of an enhanced license to $54, the cost of a standard license, but the House raised it back to its current price of $108. The House also added language prohibiting the standard licenses from being used to determine or infer the holder’s immigration or citizenship status. State Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale), N
Highlights from Olympia: How did your elected representative vote? A project of the Washington Policy Center, WashingtonVotes.org issues a periodic report of recent votes cast by state lawmakers in Olympia. Senate Bill 5289: Modifying the infraction of and penalties for distracted driving. Final passage in the Senate on April 19 by a vote of 39–10. This bill would replace current laws that prohibit the use of a hand-held cellular phone and texting while driving with a prohibition on a driver using any personal electronic device with his or her hands while driving, among other things. Distracted driving would be secondary traffic infraction under the bill, limiting enforcement to when a driver of a motor vehicle has been detained for a suspected violation of a separate traffic infraction. The Senate agreed to the final version of the bill as passed by the House. The bill was delivered to the Governor on April 21 for approval. State Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale), N Senate Bill 5008: Facilitating compliance with the federal REAL ID act by modifying driver’s license and identicard design and fees. Final Passage in the Senate on April 20 by a vote of 36–13.
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initial planning stages. “It will be a day of dockside classes as before, plus marine-related vendors, exhibitors, food trucks and activities.” This year, BSPS is partnering with the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons to host the event. Sponsors include the Port of Bellingham, the city of Blaine,
House Bill 2200: Protecting the privacy and security of internet users. Passed the House on April 19 by a vote of 87–10, with one member excused. This bill would require broadband Internet providers to obtain opt-in consent to sell or transfer a customer’s personal information. It would also require providers to obtain permission from customers before sending or displaying advertisements to them that was selected based on the customer’s personal information, such as browsing or social media use. District 42 representative Vincent Buys (R-Lynden), Y District 42 representative Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden), Y Senate Bill 5037: Making a fourth driving-under-the-influence offense a felony. Passed the House on April 20 by a vote of 85–11, with two members excused. This bill was passed by the Senate by a unanimous vote in February. It would raise the classification of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of physical control of a vehicle (PC) from a gross misdemeanor to a felony upon the fourth, rather than the fifth, offense. District 42 representative Vincent Buys (R-Lynden), Y District 42 representative Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden), Y
the Blaine Chamber of Commerce, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue and the Community Boating Center, said BSPS organizers Alex Mazurkewycz and Graham Hunter. Beginning at 10 a.m., guests will have the chance to take part in marine distress flare and fire extinguisher training at Blaine Marine Park, where skilled professionals will demonstrate how to release different types of flares
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s Isabella Almlie and Jenna Walters. Jenna Walters, the daughter of Jeff and Susan Walters of Blaine, spent her April spring break serving as a page at the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by District 42 representative Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden), Walters joined other students to attend page school to learn the ins-and-outs of the state legislature. She is a freshman at Lynden Christian High School and joined fellow classmate Isabella Almlie on the job. The duo drafted legislation that would prompt the cleanup of groundwater surrounding the Hanford nuclear site. “The girls enjoyed drafting a
bill and following it to the end of the legislative process. They were very passionate about their issue,” Van Werven said. “Both felt it was fascinating to see how government works up close. Jenna and Isabella have a new appreciation of the laws we pass and how they impact their lives. The girls highly recommend paging to their friends and all young people.” House Page Program participants require a legislative sponsor and must be between the age of 14 and 16 with written permission from the parent and school. To learn more about the program, visit leg.wa.gov/House/ Pages/HousePageProgram.aspx.
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Birch Bay Get-away! Here’s your chance to have a retreat by the Beach! Adorable park model in gated community only minutes from sandy beaches of Birch Bay! Great amenities; pool, hot tub, weight room & tennis court. Either use as a retreat or for full time living. A large covered deck and fire pit, this is a must see!
Amy Bremer • (360) 961-0620 9505 Semiahmoo Parkway #C7, Semiahmoo • $425,000
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Beachwalker Villa Condo! Waterfront 3BD (or 2BD/ DEN) 2.5 BA, views of bays, mountains, sunrise/set, and/or city lights off all 3 spacious decks - one covered! Double Masters - both with en suite baths! All furnishings, newer kitchen appliances, included... Turn key as a beachfront residence.
Carl Dufton • (360) 815-6637 7806 Birch Bay Drive #708, Birch Bay • $159,000 Peek-a-boo View! Fabulous upper unit with unobstructed views of The Bay. Great for weekends, summer get-a-ways, or year round living. This 810 SF unit featuring 2 BD and 1.5 BA comes with some furnishings. Close to Restaurants and Cafes, Golfing, Water Park and Birch Bay State Park.
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Terry Conway • (360) 410-0503 9499 Semiahmoo Parkway #B9, Semiahmoo • $595,000
Beachwalker Villa Condo!
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
WATERFRONT!
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!
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Within walking distance to downtown Blaine and the Blaine schools! Charming, comfortable and elegant, this beautiful log home features 3 BD, 2.5 BA and 2,000+ SF of living space. Manufactured with northern Canadian maple floors. Entertaining patio with a view of Drayton Harbor.
Carl Dufton • (360) 815-6637 4745 Tidal Way, Birch Bay, Units 102F & 103F • $279,000
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NEW CONSTRUCTION! The Tides at Birch Bay, are a premier community of craftsman style cottage condominiums. Nestled on 11 acres above the bay, these homes are over 1200 SF, with granite counters, rock gas fireplaces, 2 BD, 1.75 BA, bonus loft & office/den and muchmore. Phase 2 is currently under construction.
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Six Blaine High School football players sign with colleges By Oliver Lazenby Six Blaine seniors made their dreams of playing college football a reality and pledged to play next year. The student athletes are: Jalen Kortlever (Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas), Anthony Ball (University of Puget Sound in Tacoma), Jared Philips (Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma), Riley Fritsch (Pacific Lutheran University), Austin Kelstrup (College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California), and Kyle Sentkowski, who’s still undecided, looking at schools including College of the Siskiyous, University of Utah and
Oregon State University. The letters the players signed were symbolic. Blaine has never had so many football players sign letters of intent to play college football, head coach Jay Dodd said at a signing ceremony for the players on April 20 at Blaine High School. Dodd also pointed out that many other senior football players will be attending college and doing other remarkable things next year. “We also have 20-plus other players who are doing great things,” he said. Most of the student athletes said their college decisions were tough, and cited academics as well as coaching staff and playing style
of the football teams as reasons for their choices. Ball, Blaine High School’s alltime leading receiver, said signing with UPS felt like the payoff for a high school career of hard work at both sports and academics. “All the work that we did all through high school, it’s finally paying off,” he said. For most, high school athletes, signing a letter of intent to play in college is a dream come true. “It’s always been my dream to play college football,” Fritsch said. “It’s definitely a big step in my life. I feel a little bit accomplished but I know there’s a lot more work to do.”
s Six Blaine football players sign letters of intent to play for college at a signing ceremony on Thursday, April 20. From left, Austin Kelstrup, Kyle Sentkowski, Riley Fritsch, Jared Philips, Anthony Ball and Jalen Kortlever. Photo by Oliver Lazenby
Season kicks off for unified soccer team BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL By Oliver Lazenby A few years ago, Victoria Shannon couldn’t have pictured her grandson playing on a soccer team. Josh Wilson, a junior and special needs student at Blaine High School, was really shy when he started at the high school. But last month, Josh was blocking shot after shot as goalkeeper for the Border Crush, Blaine High School’s unified soccer team. “I never would have seem him doing this,” she said. “It’s wonderful to see him out there playing. He gets pretty jazzed.” Unified soccer is a coed sport that pits teams of five against each other on a small field. Typically, a team is made up of three special needs students and two “partners,” who help out on offense but don’t typically shoot the ball or play much defense. Blaine’s unified soccer team’s kicked its season off on April 20
against Squalicum High School at Phillips 66 Soccer Park. The team started three years ago, and support for the program has grown each year. For Blaine special needs students and parents, that support means a lot. “The families of special needs kids are just waiting for this kind of thing,” said Jason Skinner, whose son Nathan is on the team. “It’s fabulous. You see the kids on each side playing and having a good time, the fans are cheering, and it’s just a real blast. It’s humanity at its finest.” Blaine High School life skills teacher Amber Burling helped start the team three years ago. Since then, the district has gotten behind the program and made more resources available to it each year, she said. “This is the first year that it feels like a real high school sport,” Burling said. “It’s just really cool how willing the district
is to back it.” This year, the team has a paid head coach for the first time – Adriane Hendricks. Hendricks coached in the Bellingham School District for the past two years, which has unified basketball and bowling, in addition to soccer. Hendricks, a 2006 Blaine High School graduate, said her goal for the team is for the athletes to grow, learn and have fun. “They’re playing on a team, riding a bus to sports events, having these high school experiences that we all have had,” she said. “They’re getting that typical school spirit and they feel like an important part of the school.” The Blaine Border Crush lost its first game to Squalicum, but the team only had one practice before that game. They play next at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at Mount Vernon High School. See the team’s schedule online at nwcathletics.com.
The Bridge at Birch Bay opens clothing boutique B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Birch Bay residents have a new spot to shop. Just last week, the folks over at The Bridge at Birch Bay officially opened their new boutique for men, women and children. Located at 4815 Alderson Road, the shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Husband and wife team Lee and Rosemary Connors developed the concept for The Bridge at Birch Bay more than two years ago in hopes of creating a community hub for the area. Once complete, they hope to offer the community a learning center, counseling services and a bike repair shop, among other
things. “We want to be able to help people based on what their needs are,” said volunteer Bernida Flynn. “Our biggest dream is to help the community.” The new boutique sells gently used and high-quality clothing at affordable prices. Jewelry, shoes and other accessories are also available for purchase. Staff with The Bridge at Birch Bay regularly accept donations of gently used clothing and request that all items are laundered and in good repair. To donate, drop by the location from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. To learn more about The Bridge at Birch Bay, visit theb-
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Pavement projects set to stall traffic in Blaine Eight roads in the Blaine area are in the midst of getting fresh coats of asphalt. Led by Whatcom County Public Works, the repaving project began on May 1 and will
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Police Reports April 28, 9:20 a.m.: A person came into a local bank to withdraw a large sum of money and appeared to be under extreme distress. The man handed a note to the teller stating for someone to call 911. A short time later a similar report was received from a bank in Bellingham involving the same man. The person was ultimately contacted in Bellingham and found to have been a victim of a horrible phone scam. The phone scammer told the person a family member was being held hostage following his involvement in a collision, and, unless money was delivered, the family member would be killed. Fortunately, the scam was discovered before any funds were paid to the criminals. April 29, 5:55 p.m.: A man reported he was crossing the street in an intersection when a fourdoor white Subaru stopped at the intersection started to slowly move forward as he was walking past it. The vehicle then struck his left leg, so he fell on the hood to avoid being forced to the ground and possibly run over. The man said he landed back on his feet after striking the hood of the vehicle. Luckily he was not injured, but he was surprised the driver of the vehicle struck him. The driver of the vehicle, described as a young woman with blonde and pink hair, motioned to him that she was sorry but then drove
away. Officers wouldn’t mind a chance to speak with the young woman, who was said to have a human passenger in the front seat and a canine passenger in the back, to offer some advice on her driving awareness as well as the proper way to handle being involved in a collision. April 30, 1:25 a.m.: A woman reported her estranged husband had flattened her tire while she was in a bar with a friend. A witness reported seeing the man near the car just prior to the discovery of the flat tire. The suspect had fled the area and was not located that evening. Probable cause was posted for the man’s arrest. He was later contacted by another officer, arrested and booked into Whatcom County Jail. May 1, 8 a.m.: Police were dispatched to a possible intoxicated driver traveling westbound on H Street heading into the city limits. Police were behind the vehicle and attempting to stop the driver as he came down H Street hill. The vehicle came to a stop in the intersection of SR543 and H Street, fortunately not coming into contact with any vehicles traveling on the truck route under a green light. When officers contacted the man they found he was experiencing a medical emergency, which is believed to be the cause of the dangerous driving. The 51-year-old man was transported to the hospital.
Crossword
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41. 42. 43. 44. 47. 48. 49. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64.
Bluish gray Spoonful, say Blinds On dry land A.T.M. need Farm soil Causing to grow thin “Major” animal “... happily ___ after” Electric dart shooter Advanced Adam’s apple spot Antipasto morsel A chorus line Cafeteria carrier Alter
DOWN 1. Deceive 2. Eye layer 3. Big galoots 4. “Ah, me!” 5. Famous Italian astronomer 6. Add 7. Bone-dry
8. Drop 9. A turning point 10. Not definite or clear 11. Kind of situation 12. Insinuating 13. Schlepper 21. Toni Morrison’s “___ Baby” 25. Queen, maybe 26. 100 centavos 27. Apple spray 28. Oblong red vegetable 29. Box 30. “O, gie me the ___ that has acres o’ charms”: Burns 31. Cabinet acronym, once 32. Fly, e.g. 33. Black shade 34. Song and dance, e.g. 35. “Malcolm X” director 37. Window with sashes 40. “Wheels” 41. Daniel Webster, e.g. 43. “Dear” one 44. “Be-Bop-___” (Gene Vincent hit) 45. The New Yorker cartoonist Edward 46. Lacks, briefly 47. Brisk 50. Affirm 51. Areas in which large intestines begin 52. A fisherman may spin one 53. Egyptian fertility goddess 54. “Scream” star Campbell 55. Got bigger
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Incidents Summary Report April 2017 911 Hang Up 2 Animal Complaint 6 Assist Citizen 22 Assist NWFRS (Aid/Fire) 15 Assist other Law Enforcement 10 Building Alarm 11 Burglary 39 Child Abuse/Neglect 3 Child Pornography Possession 1 Civil Matter 3 Collision 5 Concealed Pistol License Issued 4 Death Unattended 1 Disturbing Peace/Disorderly Conduct 8 Driving While License Suspended 7 Drug Violation 6 DV Assault/Order Violation/Other 11 Harassment 5 Hit and Run 1 Illegal Dumping 1 Juvenile Problem/Truancy 3 Malicious Mischief 10 Mental Health Concern 3 Missing Person 2 Obstructing 1 Property Lost/Found/Abandoned 7 Public Record Request 7 Security Check 6 Sex Offender Verifications 11 Sexual Exploitation of a Minor 1 Suicidal Subject 3 Suspicious Circumstance 16 Theft/Shoplifting/Vehicle Prowl 9 Theft of a Motor Vehicle 1 Threats 2 Traffic Complaint (Moving/Parking/ Abandoned) 12 Transient Complaint 14 Trespass Issued 3 Trespass Committed (Criminal) 4 Warrant/Court Order/Commitment 27 Welfare Check 8
This report is provided by the Blaine police department.
Tides May 5–May 11 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 5
2:32 am 9.3 9:15 am 3.5
2:27 pm 6.2 8:18 pm 2.4
Sa 6 3:12 am 9.1 9:59 am 2.6
3:45 pm 6.6 9:18 pm 3.1
Su 7 3:46 am 9.0 10:35 am 1.7
4:49 pm 7.2 10:10 pm 3.7
Mo 8 4:16 am 8.9 11:09 am 1.0
5:45 pm 7.7 11:00 pm 4.3
Tu 9 4:46 am 8.7 11:39 am 0.4
6:31 pm 8.2 11:46 pm 4.8
We 10 5:12 am 8.5 12:11 pm 0.0
7:15 pm 8.6
Th 11 12:30 am 5.2 5:38 am 8.3
12:41 pm -0.3 7:55 pm 8.9
Weather Precipitation: During the period of April 25 to May 1, .43 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 14.70 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 64.8°F on April 30 with a low of 41.1°F on April 29. Average high was 60.8°F and average low was 45.8°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Needlework at the Library: Thursday, May 4, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. If you like needlecrafts, come work on your project, socialize and share advice and patterns. Info: 305-3637. First Friday Entertainment with Swil Kanim: Friday, May 5, 7 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Enjoy music, stories and complimentary light hors d’oeuvres. Info: 306-8554. Cinco de Mayo at Paso del Norte: Friday, May 5, Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. Food and drink specials all day. Music by The Silver City Band at 7 p.m. St. Anne’s Altar Society Spring Rummage Sale: Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., St. Anne Catholic Church, 604 H Street, Blaine. Dog Days of May: Saturday–Sunday, May 6–7, Canine Divine, Birch Bay Cafe and Beach Basket Yarns in Birch Bay are celebrating dogs. Stop by for free treats for dogs and temporary dog tattoos for kids. Hours vary per business. Dress alike contest 2 p.m. on Saturday at Birch Bay Cafe. English Conversation Class: Saturday, May 6, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners are welcome! No signup needed. Free! Info: 305-3637. Black & White Night: Saturday, May 6, 7 p.m., Birch Bay Village clubhouse. Gourmet appetizers, silent auction, beer/wine cash bar, music and dancing with DJ Killer Audio. Proceeds benefit Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Tickets $25 at wmmsn.org. Tea in the Garden: Sunday, May 7, 1–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Tea sandwiches, scones, sweets and English tea, silent auction, classical violin music. Tickets $20. Limited seating. Info: 332-8040. Blessing of the Fleet and Seafarers Memorial: Sunday, May 7, 1:30 p.m., Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Remember the fishermen we have lost at sea and at home. Painting at the Library: Monday, May 8, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring your own work, equipment and supplies including a table cover. No solvents. Info: 305-3637. LEGO Club: Monday, May 8, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Meet new kids and build new things each week. It’s free, it’s fun and LEGO bricks are provided. For ages 4-11. Info: 305-3637. Private Property Rights Week: Monday–Thursday, May 8–11, 7 p.m., Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry Street, Ferndale. Topics: Water law and the Hirst decision; balancing property development and environmental protections; bureaucracy, regulation and public participation; private property rights in Whatcom County. Sponsored by Windermere Real Estate, Rockwood Realty, Coastal Realty and RE/MAX. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, May 9, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess has been proven to enhance creativity, problem solving, memory, concentration, intellectual maturity, self-esteem and many other abilities. And it’s fun! Weekly. For ages K–12 and parents too! Info: 305-3637. Semiahmoo Women’s Club: Thursday, May 11, 11:15 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Speaker Brian Griffin, Renaissance man, author of, “Fairhaven: A History,” and businessman. Artist Showcase: Blaine Harbor Art Gallery. $25 buffet lunch, prizes. RSVP by 5 p.m. May 8. Info: B.J. Windrum, 817/600-4192. Garden Art Show: Friday–Saturday, May 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 354 N. Harvey Road. Featuring garden art handmade by Jill and Joe Nymeyer. Info: 332-1093. Pete the Cat Cupcake Party: Saturday, May 13, 1–3 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Decorate a cupcake, make a craft for Mother’s Day, and listen to a story. For age 3 to 11. Info: 305-3537. Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band with Dmitri Wagoner: Saturday, May 13, 7 p.m., Haynie Opry, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. Oldtime gospel music matinee at 3 p.m. Info: 366-3321. Mom’s Mimosa Bar and Country Brunch: Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian. Flower baskets, Pozie by Natalie Pop-up Flower Shop, face painting $4–$8. Kids open mic. Hosted by Fancy Bees. Brunch $28, kids $12. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Women Sharing Hope Fundraiser: Saturday, May 20, 11:30 a.m., Semiahmoo Resort. Champagne lunch and silent auction. Reservations for the luncheon are required and may be made at womensharinghope.com. Tickets $50. Info: 360/966-6244. The Enchanted Garden Performance: Saturday, May 20, 7 p.m., Blaine PAC, 975 H Street. Students of Day-to-Day Dance perform. Adults $10, kids 5–12 $5, kids 4 and under free. Tickets at the door.
Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga, Country Heat and Total Barre Basics. Days and times: 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. Meetings are postponed until a new meeting location is found. Info: 332-8248. Peer to Peer Grief Support: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Baptist Church high school room, 2480 W. Badger Road, Custer. Info: 360/350-8089. Birch Bay Toastmasters: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Info: toastmasters.org. Community Meals: Wednesday, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Dinner free; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome. Info: communitymeals@blainecap.org. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Did you hear the siren? Tests to sound each month B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e If you heard the hum of Westminster chimes early this week, you weren’t alone. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office completed its first test of the newly installed All Hazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens at noon on May 1. To ensure operational readiness, the systems will be tested on the first Monday of the month at noon. Also called tsunami warning sirens, the sky-high contraptions are capable of voice and tone alerts and are controlled by state officials, emergen-
cy 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. According to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, tests will consist of Westminster chimes followed by a voice announcement. Sirens in Point Roberts, Sandy Point and the Lummi Nation are tested at the same time. The tests are not indicative of the tones used during an emergency. For a tsunami evacuation, the siren will sound a 90-second “wail” and evacua-
tion announcement on a loop, with the message, “Tune into your local radio station for further instructions,” sprinkled throughout. “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,” said Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo. The siren in Birch Bay will provide almost complete coverage of the area, while the Blaine siren is estimated to reach low-lying areas of downtown and the Semiahmoo peninsula.
Semiahmoo resident joins The Big Climb
s Birch Bay AHAB siren.
home & garden
s Blaine AHAB siren.
Hanging Baskets
Lots of color and ready for your spring garden!
s Semiahmoo resident Thomas Donaghy, pictured fourth from l., led the Team Nowhere to Go But UP during The Big Climb in March. The team raised $11,400 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Seattle.
Photo courtesy of Karen Powers
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Reports: April 18-27 April 18, 4:53 p.m.: Bicycle theft cold
April 22, 3:17 p.m.: Vandalism cold
Lane and Giles Road.
call on Birch Bay Drive.
call on Birch Bay Square Street.
April 25, 4:41 p.m.: Burglary cold call
April 19, 5:09 a.m.: Suspicious person
April 22, 8:28 a.m.: Traffic hazard on
on Dahl Lane.
on California Trail and Blaine Road.
Brown Road.
April 25, 6:21 p.m.: Trespass on Birch
April 19, 2:03 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle
April 22, 11:17 a.m.: Theft cold call
Bay-Lynden Road.
on Birch Bay Drive.
on White Road.
April 25, 9:53 p.m.: Suspicious circum-
April 19, 6:16 p.m.: Serve warrant on
April 22, 12:21 p.m.: Shots on H Street
stances cold call on Morgan Drive.
Birch Bay Drive. Blaine woman, 32, ar-
Road.
April 25, 11:39 p.m.: Domestic verbal
rested and cited for obstructing a po-
April 22, 2:19 p.m.: Landlord tenant
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Blaine
lice officer and resisting arrest. Blaine
dispute on Birch Bay Drive.
Road.
man, 38, cited for resisting arrest and
April 22, 9:03 a.m.: Mental on Birch
April 26, 12:23 p.m.: Theft cold call
obstructing a police officer.
Bay Drive.
on Masterson Road.
April 19, 6:30 p.m.: Noise cold call on
April 22, 9:19 p.m.: Assist citizen on
April 26, 10:49 a.m.: Serve warrant on
Loft Lane.
Seashell Way.
Jackson Road. Blaine man, 24, arrest-
April 20, 8:13 a.m.: Shots on Birch Bay
April 22, 9:57 p.m.: Burglary cold call
ed on fugitive from justice warrants.
Drive. Anchorage, Alaska man, 39, ar-
on Sunburst Drive.
April 26, 12:27 p.m.: Motor vehicle
rested for theft third degree and drive-
April 22, 10:18 p.m.: Harassment cold
accident non-blocking, non-injury on
by shooting.
call on Skeena Way.
California Trail.
April 20, 3:04 p.m.: Theft on Birch Bay
April 23, 9:46 a.m.: Custodial interfer-
April 26, 12:47 p.m.: Theft cold call
Square Street.
ence on Seashell Way.
on California Trail.
April 20, 4:10 p.m.: Domestic order
April 23, 1:25 p.m.: Serve warrant on
April 26, 2:12 p.m.: Domestic physical
violation on Birch Bay Drive.
Second Street. Ellensburg man, 24,
on Roger Road. Blaine man, 27, cited
April 21, 8:32 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle
arrested on fugitive from justice war-
for assault fourth degree, malicious
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
rants.
mischief third degree and interfering
April 21, 3:04 p.m.: Alarm audible
April 23, 2:10 p.m.: Traffic stop on
with the report of domestic violence.
cold call on Harbor Drive.
Blaine Road.
April 26, 5:13 p.m.: Theft cold call on
April 21, 3:33 p.m.: Suspicious person
April 23, 3:08 p.m.: Drugs on Blaine
Masterson Road.
on Harborview Road.
Road.
April 26, 8:23 p.m.: Disorderly con-
April 21, 3:50 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
April 23, 8:09 p.m.: Domestic verbal
duct on Drayton Harbor Road.
cumstances on Birch Bay Drive.
on Richmond Park Road.
April 26, 11:20 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
April 21, 4:44 p.m.: Assist citizen cold
April 23, 8:37 p.m.: Senile subject on
cumstances on Grandview Road.
call on Petticote Drive.
Harborview Road.
April 27, 9:50 p.m.: Vandalism cold
April 21, 4:36 p.m.: Traffic hazard on
April 24, 10:03 a.m.: Suspicious per-
call on Semiahmoo Lane.
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
son cold call on Alderson Road and
April 27, 10:46 a.m.: Burglary cold
April 21, 7:06 p.m.: Motor vehicle ac-
Birch Bay Drive.
call on Portal Way.
cident blocking cold call on Birch Bay
April 24, 5:16 p.m.: Watch for on
April 27, 2:49 p.m.: Suspicious circum-
Square Street.
Kickerville Road and Birch Bay-Lynden
stances cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
Road.
April 27, 3:31 p.m.: Trespass on Birch
April
21,
8:10
p.m.: Motor ve-
April 24, 8:28 p.m.: Trouble with guest
Bay Square Street.
non-injury cold call on Loomis Trail
on Holeman Avenue.
April 27, 3:41 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
Road.
April 24, 9:24 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle
cumstances on Harborview Road.
April 22, 1:33 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle
cold call on Alder Street.
April 27, 8:11 p.m.: Senile subject on
on Portal Way.
April 25, 11:36 a.m.: Shots on Dakota
Harborview Road.
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accident
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