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Locals develop “SeaSkills” at weekend marine expo in Blaine

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(See Restaurant, page 2)

s The inaugural SeaSkills Marine Expo drew a crowd to Blaine Harbor on May 13. With support from several organizations throughout the county as well as the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron, the Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron (BSPS) offered the public a series of training exercises, demonstrations and exhibitions throughout the day. See more on page 8.

Did you hear? Gray whales were spotted in Birch Bay B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e If you saw a few gray fins break the surface in Birch Bay last week, you weren’t the only one. According to Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network principal investigator Victoria Souze, there was an outpouring of reports from locals over the last week about three gray whales

visiting Birch Bay on their northbound migration to southeast Alaska and the Bering Sea. Gray whales are known to make one of the longest annual migrations of any mammal, spanning about 10,000 miles per year. The population known as Eastern North Pacific stock spend the winter breeding in the coast of Baja California, Mexico and head north to feed in

Vandals strike Lions Camp Horizon for second time B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Just days after staff with Lions Camp Horizon put the finishing touches on a $90,000 project to replace a slew of Cold War-era kitchen appliances, vandals broke in and caused $10,000 in damage. And it’s not the first time, staff say. Two incidents took place over the last several weeks, said Camp Horizon Foundation president Jan Polen. Each time, vandals broke into the on-site dining

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hall and discharged fire extinguishers, leaving a thick layer of chemical dust on the floor, furniture and appliances. “It was a real shock,” she said. “It was just pure vandalism.” In just a matter of weeks, Lions Camp Horizon will open its doors to hundreds of summer campers from throughout the Puget Sound. The camp serves individuals with developmental disabilities and is located at the site of the former Blaine Air Force base in Birch Bay. Polen said

despite the damage, the camp will start on time. The first incident took place at the beginning of April, Polen said. It resulted in little to no damage because the kitchen upgrade project had just started and most items in the dining hall were covered in protective plastic. The second time around was a different story. Vandals broke in sometime between May 7 (See Vandals, page 17)

the early summer. Mature gray whales weigh an average 80,000 pounds, are 50 feet long and are marked with a dorsal hump and eight to 14 small bumps called “knuckles.” In 1994, the Eastern North Pacific stock was removed from the U.S. List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Since then, (See Whales, page 3)

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With just weeks before they break ground, Blaine couple Skye and Mike Hill have high hopes for their latest business endeavor – soon, they plan to unveil a new restaurant in the heart of Blaine’s downtown. The duo promise a simple menu and family atmosphere at the restaurant, which they’ll manage together. Dubbed “Red Door Fish and Chips,” the new spot will serve up heaps of the English classic as well as other seafood dishes, beer and wine. Red Door Fish and Chips will be located in the former Woody’s Service and Repair, next to the 568 Peace Portal Drive Chevron station that Mike has owned for 27 years. After Mike (Woody) Wood announced his retirement in January, the Hills realized it wasn’t going to be easy to find a replacement and decided to open a restaurant in his place. They felt it was a good fit for Blaine, Mike said. “You can’t find a spot like this,” he said. “It’s a jewel that’s never been polished.” After crews tear down the repair bays, they’ll construct a two-story building that encompasses about 3,000 square feet. Mike and Skye will use the top floor as private office space; below will be the restaurant, which will seat about 80 people. Red Door Fish and Chips will have large garage doors that can be opened to the outdoors in the summer. Indoor and outdoor seating will be covered and the building will feature a brick and tile

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exterior. The restaurant’s hallmark red front door will serve as the main entrance, Mike said. This week, the couple will finalize building costs and hope to start construction in late June or early July once the proper approvals are in place. Mike expects crews to take about six to eight months to com-

plete construction. Mike said that they plan to stay with local food suppliers. The couple is hopeful the restaurant will bring business to Blaine from around town and across the border. “We’re like a foundation with no house,” Mike said about Blaine business. “We need a new house.” The restaurant is not the only project on the couple’s list. While they weren’t ready to disclose too many details, they

said they intend to build a mix of commercial, office and retail space on the property that sits between the Peace Portal Drive Chevron station and Edaleen Dairy. They’ve been working on the project for seven years and are weeks away from making a formal announcement, Mike said. “The restaurant is part one and part two is coming,” he said. s Preliminary design of Red Door Fish and Chips.

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their population has grown to about 21,000. “The gray whales are making a comeback,” Souze said. While it’s possible the whales are feeding in the area, Souze said experts have yet to determine if that’s the case. The bottom-feeders flip on their sides to eat and filter food through the 130-180 baleen plates located in each side of their upper jaw, leaving behind long trails of mud and sea floor “feeding pits.” Souze warned locals to not mistake gray whales’ feeding habits with stranding, which occurs when a whale is stranded ashore without the ability to return to deeper waters. Boaters should steer clear of the whales, which are under federal protection. It’s against the law to come within 100 yards of a marine mammal, in-person or by vessel. Disrupting the normal behavior or prior activity of a whale is also strictly prohibited. Boaters should operate vessels at a slow and safe speed in whale territory and if they get too close, Souze said, they should shut off the engine completely until the whale passes by. Just last month, a gray whale named Patch was hit by a speeding boater off the coast of Whidbey Island. The whale was one of three that frequent the Puget

Sound every year on their northbound migration. According to local news reports, it will take weeks for experts to determine if the whale would survive; it’s nearly impossible for experts to detect internal injuries. And just days ago, a gray whale was found dead floating in Bellingham Bay. While it’s too early to de-

termine if the three visitors in Birch Bay will become regulars, Souze is hopeful that they’ll consider stopping by on their next migration. If you spot a whale, report it to the Orca Network by calling 360/331-3543 or emailing info@ orcanetwork.org. To learn more, visit.orcanetwork.org.

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Adult male gray whales can grow longer than a city bus and they’re known to consume nearly 2,500 pounds of food per day. While the Eastern North Pacific stock of gray whale sits at a population of about 21,000, the Western North Pacific or “Korean” stock, located along the coast of Eastern Asia, have a population of only 100 to 200 and are listed as critically endangered.

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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Stefanie Donahue stefanie@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Oliver Lazenby oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@thenorthernlight.com Office Manager Jeanie Luna info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com Contributors In This Issue Grace Swanson The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXII, No 47 Circulation: 10,500 copies

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The Editor: I would like to thank Heidi Holmes and the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 for sponsoring World Tai Chi Day 2017 at the Birch Bay Activity Center this year. Tai Chi and Qigong (chi gung) are exercises that have been shown in research to reduce anxiety, depression and chronic pain conditions, and improve balance. Thank you to all those who participated in this worldwide event to bring wellness to ourselves and peace to the planet. May we all succeed in our efforts to learn well, laugh well, grow well and be well. Kelly Hong-Williams Birch Bay The Editor: I read with interest Mr. Atchley’s letter regarding Canadian drivers and Canadians in general. I have a different view of our brothers and sisters to the north. As far as Canadian drivers being discourteous, I would challenge Mr. Atchley to take a drive to Seattle sometime. He would find an abundance of Washington plates riding on his tail, cutting him off and refusing to let him merge. As far as gas being high in Canada, buying our gas helps keep the workforce at Cherry Point and Anacortes employed and the companies that hire them continuing to be a major contributor to our state and county tax base.

Border traffic is down since the Loonie has been hovering around 75 cents to our dollar. I personally wish more Canadians would visit Whatcom County and spend more money. The milk they buy in such large amounts helps support out dairy farmers. Last, but not least, they help pay our taxes. The fuel they buy contributes to gas tax revenue that is needed for our roads and highways. The post office boxes they use in Blaine is a real shot in the arm for our local economy and soon proceeds from the newly minted .02 percent sales tax will help the city maintain and improve local roads and sidewalks. Thank you, Canadians, for helping our local economy. Tell your friends that Whatcom County and Blaine are open for business. Tim Howe Blaine The Editor: Zoom, zoom, monster trucks! Please go 25 or less on Bay Road. We have children walking, and ducks and geese crossing. Why would you want to run over them with your car or truck? We lost five ducks last year, two of which were juveniles due to people’s carelessness. Maybe for the PTSD medic in Birch Bay you can be more careful. Michael Fitzgerald Birch Bay

The Editor: On behalf of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) in Bellingham and the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) in White Rock, I’d like to thank all who attended our SeaSkills Marine Expo on Saturday, May 13. The concept of a public boating festival in May stemmed from Carroll Solomon of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and Debbie Harger, tourism development coordinator with the city of Blaine. Along with support from Andy Peterson and his staff at the Port of Bellingham (Blaine), they all built the day of boating skills education into a family festival of entertainment, education and celebration. Members of both USPS and CPSECP provided the instruction. Saacha Vantyler of CPS-ECP was instrumental in bringing over 50 members of her organization to Blaine from Canada to participate in distress flare training and subsequent seminars. Despite a day threatening rain, our volunteers, along with booths of exhibitors and vendors all combined to present a day featuring marine distress flare training, paddle sport demonstrations, (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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classroom and boat seminars and kids’ activities. Captain Richard Sturgill conducted tours of the harbor in the historic Plover ferry. Members of North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Service conducted fire extinguisher and CPR training. We received valuable support from the Blaine Senior Center and Andrea Reiter of the Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center. And last and certainly not least, please accept our thanks for the support from your paper in promoting SeaSkills Marine Expo to Blaine and surrounding communities. Steve Lorimer Commander, United States Power Squadrons Bellingham The Editor: How does Washington state manage to cover all of the expenses needed to sustain our growth, education and econo-

my? Our state is suffering trying to squeeze needed spending out of limited resources. How do you get more resources without raising taxes? Millions of dollars go into private pockets because of medical delivery for profit. A single-payer system in our state would save money on teacher pay compensation as well as other publicly employed workers. The net savings might be a huge savings to the state, as paying for a state system without the profit motive would cut about 8 percent of costs. Under the ACA, insurance companies are allowed to charge up to 20 percent of their premiums for “administrative costs,” which include advertisement, actuarial specialists, litigation for disallowed coverage, stock market dividends and huge CEO salaries. Before ACA they could keep up to 34 percent. Medicare covers administrative costs for 5–7 percent depending on location. Washington could pay

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13 Blaine track athletes set for state qualifier By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School’s track and field team did as well as head coach Carey Bacon hoped for last week at the sub-district tournament at Civic Stadium in Bellingham. Thirteen Blaine athletes qualified for the NWC 2A District tournament in Bellingham this week, where they are competing for a chance to go to the state tournament. Ten Borderites boys and three girls are in the running for state. That’s a strong showing for Blaine and an improvement over last year, when the Borderites sent 11 athletes to the district tournament. Nearly everyone who had a solid chance of advancing to the district competition did, Bacon said. On the boys’ side, Blaine sprinters led the way at sub-districts, with Dalton Mouw winning the 400 meters and taking second in both 100 and 200 meters. His teammate in the 4x400 meter relay, Alfonso Dermendziev, came in close behind him and also qualified for district in those events. Mouw and Alfonso Dermendziev will be the most prolific Blaine athletes at the district tournament. They’re both racing the 100, 200 and 400 meters, as well as the 4x400 meter relay. Three other Blaine athletes are competing in more than one event this week: Ayanna Holguin is running the 100-meter and 400-meter races, Maharani Prasad is throwing the shot put and discus, and Josie Deming is competing in javelin and high

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Waterslide Wednesdays

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Dance Classes

Line dance & ballroom dance

Movie Nights

FREE! Friday nights at sunset at the Birch Bay Activity Center

Get Fit at the Activity Center & the Blaine Pavilion

ZumbaÂŽ, pickleball, dancing, basketball, badminton, POUND, Barre, yoga & more

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Insane in Blaine - Skateboard Jam: Come to join Zac and crew from Unknown Board Store for his skateboard tips and techniques. Zac is always enthusiastic about coming to Blaine and will have contests and give-aways throughout the afternoon. Drop-in Free! Hotdogs will be available $1.00 each. DATE: Saturday, July 8 TIME: 12:00 - 3:00 pm COST: FREE / $1 for BBQ lunch LOCATION: Blaine Skateboard Park, 635 4th Street, Blaine

Waterslide Wednesdays: Spend a day at the Birch Bay Waterslides with the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Rec. Space limited so register early at bbbparkandrec.org. DATE: July 5, 12, 19 26, August 2, 9, 16, & 23. TIME: 10:00 - 5:00 pm AGES: Grades 3 - 11 (must have finished Grades 3 Grades 11 in June 2017) COST: $12 LOCATION: Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Birch Bay

Cheer Day Camp: Learn how to tumble, cheer, dance and stunt! Snack provided, bring water bottle. DATE: Saturday, July 1 TIME: 12:30 - 1:30 pm AGES: 6 - 10 years COST: $15 Minimum 5 kids for class to be held / Maximum 12. Must be pre-registered week prior to start of class. LOCATION: Blaine Pavilion

Gymnastics Day Camp: Gymnastics basics, body postures, tumbling, cartwheels, rolls and more! Snack provided, bring water bottle. DATE: Saturday, July 15 TIME: 12:00 -2:00 pm AGES: 4 - 6 & 6 - 10 years COST: $10 Minimum 5 kids for class to be held / Maximum 10. Must be pre-registered week prior to start of class. LOCATION: Blaine Pavilion

Soccer Day Camp: Learn beginner soccer skills. Running, kicking, scoring and more! Snack Provided. Bring

Pirate Daze: Pirates, games and

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS water bottle. DATE: Saturday, August 19 TIME: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm AGES: 4 - 7 years COST: $10 Minimum 5 kids for class to be held / Maximum 15. Must be pre-registered week prior to start of class. LOCATION: Peace Arch Park

LOCATION: Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine.

Picnic at the Playground: Families!

Help us celebrate National Parks and Recreation month. Join us for a cookout at the Marine Park playground. DATE: Saturday, July 29 TIME: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm AGES: All Ages Slip and Slide Kickball Picnic: Bring your family and friends out for a COST: $3 fun day of food, fun and slip and slide LOCATION: Marine Park Playground, kickball! Snack Provided. Bring water next to the Lighthouse Point Water bottle. Potluck picnic, bring a dish to Reclamation Facility, 272 Marine Drive, Blaine share. DATE: Saturday, September 9 Kite Festival: Kite making and TIME: 12:30 - 2:00 pm flying on the beach in Birch Bay. AGES: Family Teams Sponsored by the Birch Bay COST: $10 per team. Chamber of Commerce. Must be pre-registered DATE: May 27 & 28 week prior to start of TIME: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm class. AGES: All LOCATION: Birch Bay COST: FREE Activity Center. LOCATION: Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 7900 Wayne’s World (of Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay Birds) What is it like to be a twitcher (British word for birder)? Join Wayne Diaz and Chuck Kinzer as they take us on a birding journey of the rich environment near the Heron Center. All ages welcome. If you have binoculars please bring them. DATES: Tuesday, July 18 TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 pm AGES: All Ages COST: FREE LOCATION: BP Heron Center at the Birch Bay State Park, 7920 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay.

Beach Critter Crawl: See what lies beneath the rocks. Learn about the critters unique to Birch Bay. DATE: Friday, July 14 TIME: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm AGES: Kids of All Ages! COST: FREE LOCATION: BP Heron Center at the Birch Bay State Park, 7920 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay.

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with Josh for fun and fitness. July 3: Dodgeball Day Foot Golf for the Whole Family July 10: Water Fun day To play Foot Golf, players use soccer balls on a traditional golf course. Foot July 17: Winter Wonderland Golf requires NO soccer or golf expe- July 24: Soccer Day rience. It’s easy to learn, requires only July 31: Pirate Sword Fight Day one piece of equipment (soccer ball) August 7: Water Fun Day August 14: Hockey Day and is great exercise and fun for the whole family! Pre-register. Pay at the August 21: Imagination Day August 28: Basketball Day golf course. TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 pm DATES: Saturday, July 15 AGES: 6 & up TIME: 5:30 pm for 6:00 pm kickoff COST: FREE AGES: 3 and up LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center COST: $10

a whole lot more, mateys. Come dressed for Pirate mayhem and don’t be afraid to get wet at the annual Grand Finale Water Balloon Battle. Arghhh! DATE: Saturday, August 5 TIME: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm AGES: All ages COST: FREE LOCATION: Marine Park Playground, Marine Drive, Blaine

Teach Me Golf - Youth: Give your kids a summer they’ll remember by signing them up for golf lessons with the pro’s at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club. DATES: Tuesdays, July 18, 25, August 1, 15 & 22 TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 pm AGES: 7 - 14 years COST: $75 for 5 lessons. Includes golf balls and use of clubs. Must be pre-registered by July 14. Minimum 3 kids for class to be held. Scholarships available. Contact BBBPRD2 for details. LOCATION: Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine. World Swim Lesson Day: This fun class is a great way to learn basic water safety. DATE: Thursday, June 22 TIME: 4:30 - 5:30 pm AGES: Ages 0 - 14 COST: FREE LOCATION: Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay - Lynden Rd., Blaine

Family Movie Nights: Free movies for the whole family. TIME: Sunset. Gym opens at 8:30 pm AGES: ALL COST: FREE. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center

Open Gym: Join us in the gym for basketball, pickleball, badminton or volleyball. DATE: Fridays TIME: 5:30 - 8:00 pm AGES: All COST: FREE LOCATION: Birch Bay Activtity Center

2017 EVENTS Birch Bay Activity Center 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay (360) 656-6416 • info@bbbprd2.com

July 4

Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Parade & Fireworks

July 9 - 15

Drayton Harbor Music Festival

July 15

Art 2 Jazz Street Fair

August 5 - 6

Drayton Harbor Days & Pirate Daze

August 6 - 27

International Concert Series

May 26 September 4

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H Street Plaza

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Community funded recreational and activity programs for all ages, reflecting our northwest lifestyles and spirit for life. Our mission is to provide recreational opportunities, maintain sites that enhance our quality of life and preserve the natural and recreational resources of the district. Elected Commissioners: Jeff Carrington, Chairman Doug Robertson, Treasurer Katy Montfort Sheli Moore Richard Sturgill Staff: Heidi Holmes, Program Manager Joshua Davies, Kristina Pollard, Leila Humphrey, Activity Coordinators Ted Morris, Director

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Badminton Open Gym: DATE: Sundays TIME: 3:00 - 6:00 pm COST: $3 drop in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center

Run to the Border: Kids 1-mile dash, 5k race. Sponsored by Let’s Move Blaine. DATES: Saturday, August 5 TIME: Kids - 8:30 am; 5K - 9:00 am AGES: All COST: Visit www.letsmoveblaine.org LOCATION: Marine Park, Blaine

ZUMBA® Fitness: Every class feels like a party! Just move your body and follow! It’s easy! Summer Schedule June - August Tues: 6:15 - 7:15 pm Zumba® Fitness Fri: 9:00 - 9:30 am Zumba® Burst Sat: 9:00 - 10 am Zumba® Fitness LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center with Steven or Carella

RECREATIONAL FITNESS Lake Whatcom - Hertz Trail. Tuesday, August 22: This beautiful trail sits between Stewart Mountain and Lake Whatcom. The trail begins with a gradual slope through a lush forest to the interpretive kiosk at the Lakeshore. The trail then follows the railroad grade of the Bellingham & Eastern Railway along the shores of Lake Whatcom. Enjoy views of Lake Whatcom and surrounding hills plus waterfalls and giant old Douglas Fir trees. Moderate 6.2 miles hike round trip COST: FREE, bring a sack lunch

Hikes Around Whatcom County and Beyond: Explore the beauty of Whatcom County – These fun day hikes are meant to challenge your inner couch potato! Meet at Birch Bay Activity Center at 8:00 am for carpooling unless otherwise specified. Baker Lake -Tuesday, July 25: Easy hike along the wild east shore of Baker lake. This trail winds through a low-elevation old growth forest with good views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan. Length of hike to be determined. Pre-registration required. COST: FREE, bring a sack lunch

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Total Barre®: Sculpt lean and tone muscles with this energizing and dynamic group class designed to challenge and change your body. No dance experience or tutus required! Total Barre efficiently blends Pilates with dance, cardio and strength-training specifically challenging arms, legs and core to strengthen and lengthen the body. DATE: Tuesdays, 8:45 - 9:30 am Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:15 am COST: $5 drop in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center with Angela

is going to the dogs. Come with your well behaved, leashed, 4-legged friend for some games,vendors, food and fun. All Ages Welcome. DATE: Friday, August 25 TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 pm LOCATION: Birch Bay State Park. FREE Parking Day at the Park! Summertime is a great time to play at the Marine Park Playground.

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Walk to White Rock, BC Cross Border Fun. Meet at the American Kitchen at Peace Arch Park. Passport, NEXUS or enhanced driver’s license required. Start at Peace Arch Park, cross the border into Canada, walk along Beach Road to Marine Drive in White Rock. Stroll the White Rock Promenade, have lunch and return to the U.S. 6 miles roundtrip. DATE: Wednesday, June 21 TIME: 10:00 am AGES: All ages COST: Bring money for purchase of lunch in White Rock LOCATION: Peace Arch Park to White Rock, BC Canada

LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center

Walk and Wag: Families! The “bark”

Summer Solstice Jamboree: Sun+Summer+Music by DJ Stephen+Friends+Family=Party Time! Let your inner God/Goddess shine and welcome summer by coming to dance the morning away. Light breakfast goodies will be provided. Midsummer costumes encouraged. Please pre-register. DATE: Saturday, June 24 TIME: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm COST: $10 Adults, $5 children. A benefit for Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Rec. Summer Scholarship Program LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center

POUND Rockout Workout: Channel your inner performer & rock your body with this modern-day fusion of movement and music. Using RipstixTM - weighted drumsticks engineered for exercise - POUND transform drumming into an effective full-body workout. DATE: Mondays TIME: 6:00 - 6:45 pm DATE: Wednesdays TIME: 6:00 - 6:45 pm DATE: Thursdays TIME: 10:30 - 11:15 am COST: $5 drop in Childcare provided.

hus for this fun Martial Arts inspired cardio workout. DATE: Mondays, July 10 - August 14 TIME: 9:00 - 10:00 am COST: $15 for entire session or $3 drop in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center

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Let’s Get Fit: In this fun, family friendly atmosphere you can build strenth and endurance using hand weights, bands, steps. Kids welcome. Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays TIME: 8:00 - 8:45 am COST: $3 drop in, $15 punchcard or $30 monthly.

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Waterslide Day Passes

Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation is teaming up with the Birch Bay Waterslides this June! Passes valid in June only. Must be a fulltime resident of Blaine & Birch Bay (ID required). Purchase passes at the Birch Bay Activity Center. Limit 5 passes per day. For more info, call 656-6416

May 19: The Jungle Book 2016 PG May 26: Furious 7 PG-13 June 2: Guardians of the Galaxy PG-13 June 9: Shrek The Third PG June 16: The Lego Batman Movie PG June 23: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure PG June 30: Top Gun PG - Special Concert in the Playground with the Brass Patriots, a premier military music ensemble. See Ad on Next Page July 7: Beauty and the Beast 2017 PG July 14: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark PG July 21: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom PG-13 July 28: Indiana Jones and the The Last Crusade PG-13 August 5: Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End PG-13 August 11: The Fate of the Furious PG-13 August 18: Who Framed Roger Rabbit PG August 25: Wayne’s World PG-13 Please Note: We will bring back in the fall movies that are younger children friendly.

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Country Heat: A high-energy, low-impact, country dance-inpsired fitness program that so totally fires up the fun, you won’t even feel like you’re working out. With Kristina. DATE: Thursdays TIME: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm COST: $3 drop in, $15 punchcard or $30 monthly. LOCATION: Birch Bay Activty Center

ZUMBA® Fitness: Every class feels like a party! Just move your body and follow! It’s easy! Mon: 9:00 -10:00 am Zumba® Fitness Tues: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Zumba® Fitness Wed: 9:00 - 10:00 am Zumba® Toning Fri: 9:00 - 10:00 am Zumba® Step Sat: 9:00 - 10:00 am Zumba® Fitness COST: $3 drop-in fee LOCATION: Blaine Pavilion w/ Brenda 635 8th St., Blaine

Line Dance: Enjoy ongoing line dance classes. DATE: Mondays TIME: 5:30 -6:30 pm DATE: Tuesdays TIME: 10:30 - 11:30 am DATE: Thursdays TIME: 9:00 - 10:00 am COST: $3 drop in fee LOCATION: Blaine Pavilion w/ Brenda 635 8th St., Blaine

Yoga - For Body, Mind & Spirit: Enhance flexibility & balance, Increase peace of mind and lower levels of stress, bolster overall health **NOTE: PROGRAM SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

RECREATIONAL FITNESS & immune system through movement & stretching. With Maureen. DATES: Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:15 pm COST: $5 drop in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center DATES: Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am COST: $5 drop in fee LOCATION: Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th St.

Pickleball Open Gym: Pickleball is a cross between tennis and badminton using a lower net with a whiffle-type ball and short paddles. NEW this summer, outdoor courts available. DATE: Mondays 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, Tuesdays: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesdays 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Thursdays 12:30 - 3:30 pm (advanced 3.5+ ratings only) Fridays 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm COST: $3 drop-in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center

Ballroom Dance: 4-week class

teaches you the basics of ballroom dance. A new dance move taught each month. Instructors Megan and Wendy Bloom will teach you the basics. Having a partner is not required. DATE: Tuesdays, June, July & August TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 pm AGES: Age: 16+ COST: $50 per month LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay

Seniors on the Move: Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified aerobics dance class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of this class focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. DATE: Tuesdays, TIME: 9:30 - 10:30 am COST: $3 drop in fee AGES: Older Adults LOCATION: Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th St.

Senior Chair Fitness: Increase balance, range of motion, and overall functionality. This class will give those who have decreased functionality a chance to exercise with others at their given level of fitness. Exercises are modified according to each individuals needs and learn how to get a work out with a chair. DATE: Tuesdays: TIME: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm COST: $3 drop-in fee AGES: Older Adults LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center

Ballroom Dance: 4-week class teaches you the basics of ballroom dance. A new dance move taught each month. Instructors Megan and Wendy Bloom will teach you the basics. Having a partner is not required. DATE: Tuesdays, June, July & August TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 pm COST: $50 per month LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay Min. 8, Max. 16 /Age: 16+ Saturday, August 5

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BIRCH BAY STATE PARK 2017 SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR MAY 19 FRIDAY 7 PM Hummingbirds & Eagles Wildlife Theater

20 SATURDAY 10 AM Audubon Guided Bird Walk BP Heron Center

20 SATURDAY 7 PM Amphibian Adventure Wildlife Theater

26 FRIDAY 11 AM Clamming 101 BP Heron Center

27 SATURDAY 7 PM SARDIS Live Raptors Wildlife Theater

27 SATURDAY 7 PM Music - The Dwellers A blues & rock band BP Heron Center

JUNE 2 FRIDAY 7 PM What’s All The Buzz About - BEES Wildlife Theater

3 SATURDAY 2 PM Dana’s Jump & Jam Tunes for KIDS

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9 FRIDAY 7PM ORCAS of the Salish Sea Wildlife Theater

10 SATURDAY 11 AM to 3 PM BEACH FEST & FEAST BP Heron Center Park Free Day

16 FRIDAY 7 PM Walk on the Wild Side Wildlife Theater

17 SATURDAY 4 PM Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Theater

17 SARDIS 7 PM Live Raptors Wildlife Theater

23 FRIDAY 10 AM Clamming 101 BP Heron Center

24 SATURDAY 11 AM Exploring Tide Pools Beach Walk BP Heron Center

24 SATURDAY 4 PM Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Theater

30 FRIDAY 7 PM Music -The Dwellers A blues & rock band BP Heron Center

JULY 1 SATURDAY 4 PM Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Theater

1 SARDIS 7 PM Live Raptors Wildlife Theater

2 SUNDAY 10 AM Guided Bird Walk BP Heron Center

3 MONDAY 2 PM Music - National Guard 133rd Band BP Heron Center

7 FRIDAY 7 PM Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea Wildlife Theater

8 SATURDAY 7 PM Pulling Together Native Canoe Culture Wildlife Theater

14 FRIDAY 7 PM Falcons with Dan Pike Wildlife Theater

15 SATURDAY 4 PM Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Theater

15 SATURDAY 7 PM Mysterious Life of BATS Wildlife Theater

21 FRIDAY 10 AM Exploring Low Tides Beach Walk BP Heron Center

22 SATURDAY 4 PM Junior Rangers Program Wildlife Theater

22 SATURDAY 7 PM Story Teller BP Heron Center

28 FRIDAY 7 PM Backyard Wildlife with Wildlife Rehab. Wildlife Theater

29 SATURDAY 2 PM REI - Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking BP Heron Center

AUGUST 4 FRIDAY 6 PM Birch Bay Birds by Diaz & Kinzer Photographers Wildlife Theater

5 SATURDAY 10 AM Intertidal Guided Beach Walk BP Heron Center

11 FRIDAY 2 PM Salmon of Terrrell Ck. and their habitat BP Heron Center

SEPTEMBER 2 SATURDAY 6 PM SARDIS Live Raptors Wildlife Theater

All programs are FREE. Donations are gladly accepted.

12 SATURDAY 10 AM Native Plant Walk BP Heron Center

18 FRIDAY 6 PM Music - Celtic Roots BP Heron Center

19 SATURDAY 10 AM REI - Yoga for Outdoor Fitness BP Heron Center

25 FRIDAY 6 PM You Gotta Love BEES Wildlife Theater

26 SATURDAY 6 PM Music - Bellingham Community Band Basketball Court next to Wildlife Theater

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Most people are familiar with the dangers of high blood pressure in people. What a lot of people do not know is that dogs and cats can suffer from high blood pressure or hypertension as well. High blood pressure arises when blood vessels become too narrow for the high-pressure flow going through them. This can cause blood vessels to rupture, resulting in bleeding. Over time, bleeding from these tiny vessels can create big problems. The retina of the eye is especially at risk. Sudden or gradual blindness is often the first sign of hidden high blood pressure. The kidneys are also targets, since each kidney relies on very small vessels to filter toxins from the blood stream. Kidney disease can cause high blood pressure, but hypertension can also cause kidney disease to progress more rapidly. Some causes of hypertension in animals include chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism in cats, glomerular disease in the kidneys, Cushing’s Disease (an adrenal gland problem), and diabetes mellitus. Primary hyper-

tension is very rare in animals – another disease almost always causes it. The most common sign of high blood pressure is some degree of blindness. We may see enlarged, tortuous blood vessels in the retina, or the retina may simply detach. If treated early enough, some vision may be restored. To identify high blood pressure, your pet needs to be tested. Pets with any of the previously listed conditions should be checked for high blood pressure. Some recommend that all older pets be screened; due to the insensitivity of the equipment used to check for hypertension in animals, not every senior pet needs to be tested. Blood pressure measurements are taken in a fashion similar to that used in people; however a stethoscope is not sensitive enough to check blood pressure. A cuff is inflated to occlude an artery and then an ultrasonic probe is held over the artery. The probe converts the sound of the systolic pressure into audible sound. Diastolic pressure cannot be checked in animals without having a catheter in an artery, so vets only measure systolic pressure. Blood pressure should be

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Just after the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) rolled out a series of new bus routes and schedules in March, staff with the organization are soliciting input from the public for a proposed service change that would add connections to five locations in north Whatcom County. According to a WTA statement released May 15, the proposed

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service change would add an additional connection to Nooksack, Everson, Lynden, Birch Bay Square and Ferndale. The changes were proposed in conjunction with a two-year pilot project that’s funded through a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation. “WTA pursued grant funding to respond to the demand for service connecting communities in Northern Whatcom County,” read

Blaine man killed in car accident, driver surrenders B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e A 33-year-old pedestrian from Blaine was struck and killed by a passing car in Birch Bay this week, according to Washington State Patrol (WSP). Officers responded to the scene at 3921 Birch Bay Lynden Road at 7:50 a.m. on May 15 after

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receiving a report from a passerby who discovered the body of Joshua Reynolds in a ditch. On May 16, a 37-year-old man from Lynden surrendered to police. According to a report from The Bellingham Herald, Kenneth Lee Kelly, 37, called 911 to admit guilt. He was booked into Whatcom County Jail that same day.

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Keep away from seal pups, please RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES

Blaine, Birch Bay & Point Roberts APRIL 2017

LOCATION

SALE PRICE

Unit B-203, Marin Condominium, 9535 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine

$540,000

1-story house with 2,196 s.f., 4 BR, 3 BA, built in 1992, 572 s.f. attached garage, 446 s.f. patio, wooded lot.

5388 Quail Run, Blaine

$595,000

Mobile Home with 1,404 s.f., 2 BR, 2 BA, built in 2009, 1,048 s.f. deck with 714 s.f. roof, 240 s.f. storage, 75 feet waterfront, marine views, 1.16 acres land.

589 Marine Drive, Point Roberts

$606,333

1-and a half story house with 2,133 s.f., 336 s.f. basement, 3 BR, 2 BA, built in 1913, remodeled in 1965, 1,440 s.f. and 960 s.f. pole building storage, 280 s.f. deck, 160 feet waterfront; .86 acres land; marine views.

7968 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine

$675,000

Condo with 2,179 s.f., 3 BR, 3 BA, built in 2017, .20 acres land, waterfront; marine view.

Unit #15, Semiahmoo Shore Condominium, 9407 Turnstone Lane, Blaine.

$860,288

Condo with 2,051 s.f., 3 BR, 3 BA, built in 2016, .20 acres land, waterfront; marine view.

Unit #16, Semiahmoo Shore Condominium, 9405 Turnstone Lane, Blaine. 5745 Nakat Way, Blaine

$851,019

Unit # A3, My Garage at Birch Bay, 4550 Alderson Road, Blaine

$77,902

Benson Road, Point Roberts 4476 Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine

$112,500

Comox Road, Blaine

$134,900

.31 acres residential lot.

4396 Castlerock Drive, Blaine

$115,000

21.25 acres residential land.

4440 Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine

$230,000

2.21 acres residential land (5 lots)

5427, 5433, 5439, 5445 and 5449 Wood Duck Loop, Blaine

$370,000

585 Marine Drive, Point Roberts

$506,250

DESCRIPTION

HIGHER END HOUSES: Condo with 1,728 s.f., 2 BR, 2 BA built in 2013, elevator, parking, marine view, waterfront.

1-story house with 2,496 s.f., 4 BR, 2 BA, built in 1992, 720 s.f. attached garage, 781 s.f. patio; waterfront, .38 acres land; marine and territorial view. COMMERCIAL SALES: 1-story heated storage unit with 900 s.f., built in 2016. LAND: 6.30 acres residential land. .37 acres commercial land. Residential view lot

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$598,000

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the statement. “Currently, service between these communities requires a transfer in Bellingham.” Members of the public are invited to weigh-in during a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25 at the Lynden Library, located at 216 4th Street in Lynden. To learn more, contact WTA director of service development Rick Nicholson by calling 360/788-9311 or emailing rickn@ ridewta.com.

Last summer, despite the best efforts of volunteers with the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN), a seal pup had to be rescued from the beach at Lighthouse Marine Park in Point Roberts after too much attention from humans spooked the mother away. WMMSN principal investigator Victoria Souze hopes stepped up efforts to educate the public will prevent it from happening again. Seals and sea lions come ashore to rest, regulate their body temperature and nurse their young. Mothers often leave pups behind to rest and stay warm while they return offshore to feed. They are very wary and easily spooked away from returning to care for their pup. A seal pup alone on the beach has likely not been abandoned, but

could become so if people and pets remain in the area. The infants have not developed wariness like the adults, so will not go back in the water if people or animals approach. This makes them vulnerable to attack. Keep pets away and on a leash. Pets can disturb or harm wildlife or separate mothers from their pups. Federal regulations prohibit harassing or interfering with marine mammals such as harbor seals, and requires people stay a minimum of 100 feet away from the animals. If you see an injured, stranded or dead marine mammal, please call the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network’s hotline at 360/966-8845. Visit wmmsn. org to find out more about the stranding network.

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For the third straight year, local and state agencies are calling on the public to help count shellfish harvesters in Drayton Harbor. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the department of health are searching for volunteers to count the number of harvesters out during low tide on dozens of sampling dates, between now and September. Surveys take about 20 minutes to complete, and require volunteers to monitor a length of the shell-fishing area and count how many people are gathering oysters, clams and mussels from the beach. Volunteers choose which days to participate and are encouraged to bring binoculars to avoid having to walk onto the sand flats. 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 With construction on truck cargo lanes complete, crews working on the Pacific Highway border crossing have set their aim at passenger lanes. According to a statement released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations, crews will be out making repairs to passenger lanes May 29 through June 15. “CBP is committed to maintaining the highest service standards possible. At times that requires infrastructure enhancements and construction that cause delays,” said area port director Kenneth Williams. “CBP makes every effort to mitigate these impacts to the greatest extent possible.” To monitor wait times, visit bwt.cbp.gov or download the “CBP Border Wait Times” mobile app.

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and 8, just days after the kitchen upgrade was completed, leaving all the newly installed appliances covered in dust. “It kind of went everywhere,” she said. “It’s a lot of cleanup.” Aside from the having to clean up the dining hall, staff with Lions Camp Horizon feel lucky that nothing was stolen. Insurance will cover most of the damage, with the exception of

a $500 deductible that will be covered with money left over from the kitchen upgrade, Polen said. The incident was a wakeup call for staff, who are in the process of beefing up security at the site, which was without a video or alarm security system before the incidents. All it took was the snap of a lock on the dining hall front door for vandals to get in, Polen said. “Other than committing crimes, the individuals responsible for this vandalism ultimately hurt the special needs

community we are trying to support with our programs,” said vice president of facilities Don Webster. “If you know who is committing these crimes, please get them to stop or call the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. If we catch them, we will press charges.” The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating both incidents. Anyone who has information about these incidents are asked to call 360/778-6600. To learn more about Lions Camp Horizon, visit lionscamphorizon.org.

Gov. Inslee vetoes I-5/Exit 274 project funding from state transportation bill Just as Blaine residents began to get their hopes up, Governor Jay Inslee opted to veto the I-5/Exit 274 interchange project from a sweeping transportation bill passed by the state senate last month. His signature was the last step remaining before $12,100,000 was allotted for the first phase of the project, which was years in the making and aimed at improving access to Blaine. Proposed was a new southbound off-ramp on Interstate 5 at Exit 274 onto Peace Portal Drive.

Additional improvements included the construction of a direct northbound connection to the industrial area from the existing northbound off ramp; the route would have been reconfigured to connect to Odell Street. Currently, Exit 276 is the first southbound exit from the border and is six miles away from the next available off-ramp. In a statement released on May 16, the governor cited insufficient information about the scope and cost for the project as the reason

behind the veto. “The I-5/Exit 274 interchange project in Blaine does not appear in LEAP Transportation Document 2017-1, nor is there any information about project scope,” read the statement. “This LEAP transportation document should not be amended for a project without sufficient information about its scope and cost. For this reason, I have vetoed [the project from the bill].” The Northern Light will update this story.

s Chemicals discharged from a fire extinguisher coated the kitchen at Lions Camp Horizon. Photo by Jan Polen

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Semiahmoo Yacht Club teaches kids boating basics In partnership with the Blaine Boys & Girls Club, the Semiahmoo Yacht Club (SYC) offered a water safety and boating information course to 25 young learners last week. The evening lesson took place on April 28 at the Blaine Boys & Girls Club and featured talks from Drayton Harbor Maritime founder Richard Sturgill and SYC education committee member Dawn Douthwaite. Several volunteers representing the local yacht club were also in attendance to lend a hand, said Karen Szol, SYC education committee chair. Kids learned about sailing and power vessels, how to put on a life jacket and more. They handcrafted model boats of their own out of paper, popsicle sticks, yarn and other craft materials, which were later put to the test in water to ensure they were seaworthy. To learn more about SYC, visit semiahmooyachtclub.org.

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s Richard Sturgill, founder of Drayton Harbor Maritime. Photo courtesy of Karen Szol

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: May 3-4 May 3, 12:19 p.m.: Theft cold call on

arrested and cited for driving with li-

May 4, 11:13 a.m.: Alarm silent on

Blaine Road.

cense suspended third degree and

Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

May 3, 2:45 p.m.: Traffic hazard on

cited for failing to renew expired regis-

May 4, 12:32 p.m.: Civil standby on

West Road.

tration and operating a motor vehicle

Petticote Lane.

May 3, 4:19 p.m.: Civil problem cold

without insurance.

May 4, 3:32 p.m.: Serve warrant on

call on Roger Road.

May 4, 8:23 a.m.: Neighborhood dis-

Birch Bay Square Street. Custer wom-

May 3, 5:09 p.m.: Drugs on Main

pute cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden

an, 24, arrested on fugitive from justice

Street. Blaine woman, 43, arrested for

Road.

warrants. Custer woman, 47, cited for

legend drug violation and controlled

May 4, 9:11 a.m.: Civil problem on

failing to stop/yield at intersection.

substance possession no prescription.

Birch Bay Drive.

May 4, 4:27 p.m.: Serve warrant on

May 3, 8:24 p.m.: Suspicious circum-

May 4, 9:28 a.m.: Traffic stop on Har-

California Trail. Blaine resident, 43, cit-

stances on Holeman Avenue.

borview Road. Blaine woman arrested

ed for operating a motor vehicle with-

May 3, 10:17 p.m.: Missing person on

and cited for trip permit violation and

out insurance, failing to renew expired

Kettle Way.

driving while license suspended third

registration and braking equipment

May 3, 10:52 p.m.: Suspicious circum-

degree and cited for failing to wear

required.

stances on Birch Bay Drive.

safety belt and operating a motor ve-

May 4, 5:09 p.m.: Mental on Beach-

May 3, 10:53 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle

hicle without insurance.

comber Drive.

on Birch Bay Drive.

May 4, 9:52 a.m.: Traffic stop on Birch

May 4, 6:34 p.m.: Domestic physical

May 4, 5:07 a.m.: Theft on Dahl Lane.

Bay-Lynden Road.

on Beachcomber Drive. Bellingham

May 4, 8:08 a.m.: Traffic stop on Birch

May 4, 11:01 a.m.: Vehicle prowl cold

woman, 36, arrested and cited for as-

Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine man, 38,

call on Birch Bay Drive.

sault fourth degree.

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Police Reports May 12, 9:25 a.m.: Officers responded to the 600 block of E Street for a suspicious circumstances call. The officers arrived and found several citizens standing around a backpack that contained drug paraphernalia. Officers cleared the scene and disposed of the backpack along with the drug paraphernalia. May 12, 12:14 p.m.: High school staff reported that a person who had been trespassed from the facility at the beginning of the school year had been seen walking around the campus during lunch hours talking to students. Police contacted the teenager and re-advised him that his no-trespass order was still in place. He departed without incident and the school district is providing a copy of documentation necessary to prosecute him if he commits another violation. May 12, 7:08 p.m.: An anonymous caller reported a possible domestic disturbance at a residence. Police responded and spoke to a very surprised occupant who denied any argument or disruption had taken place. Officers contacted several neighbors, and none of them had heard anything untoward. Officers patrolled the area and no further calls were received. May 14, 4:58 a.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to the 300 block of B Street for a report of a possible fight in progress and

a report of dogs barking loudly. While en route, a person at the residence in question called 911 to request assistance, because her two dogs were under the front porch fighting with a raccoon. An officer arrived, along with U.S. Border Patrol agents, to assist. After a lengthy battle and multiple attempts to lure the dogs out from underneath the porch were unsuccessful, the dogs finally stopped fighting when the raccoon succumbed to injuries. The dogs were then secured inside the residence without further issue. May 14, 8:30 a.m.: Officers responded to a report of a man in a bathrobe acting erratically. Officers spoke with the man, who was acting reasonably normal during their contact and who denied any erratic actions. No emergent situation existed, and officers cleared. May 14, 6:06 p.m.: Blaine Police were dispatched to the Peace Arch port of entry for a report of a felon in possession of a firearm. Canadian Customs officers found the man to have a loaded 9 mm pistol in his center console. The firearm was seized and turned over to U.S. CBP officers. The man was denied entry into Canada and turned back to the U.S. A Blaine officer arrived and determined the man had not had his firearms rights removed but was unlawfully carrying a

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“Newhart” 22. Outline 23. Married women (German) 24. Taqueria offering 25. A large church 26. Comeback 28. “Dear” one 29. Former French coin 30. Part of S.W.A.K. 31. Units of measurement 36. Jack Russell, for one 37. P.I., e.g. 38. “I” problem 41. Pressed together as soldiers in rows 43. Inactivity 45. “First Blood” director Kotcheff 46. Annoyance 47. Condo, e.g. 51. Spiritual, e.g. 52. Deuce topper 53. Aged 54. Deception 55. Chain letters? 57. “We’ve been ___!” 58. “A Nightmare on ___ Street” 59. Backboard attachment 60. ___ jacket

loaded firearm without a CPL. Because the violation was found in Canada, the man was released with a warning. May 14, 11:02 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a physical domestic involving a knife at a residence. Officers arrived and quickly determined that no person had been threatened or stabbed by the butter knife. The argument was over possession of the object which led to pushing and pulling over the object. The case will be forwarded to the city of Blaine prosecutor’s office for a review of possible charges. May 15, 3:11 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of theft of keys. A local business owner had her keys taken by a disgruntled contractor. The contractor was located, but the keys were not. The man was arrested, cited and released with a criminal citation and mandatory court date. May 16, 5:46 p.m.: A business reported an individual walked out with a cart full of groceries without paying, loaded them into the car and drove away. Employees obtained the vehicle license plate as well as a description of the car and the driver. He was arrested minutes later at his home a few blocks away. 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 May 19–May 25 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

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Weather Precipitation: During the period of May 9 to May 15, 1.43 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 17.06 inches.

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Temperature: High for the past week was 64.5°F on May 10 with a low of 44.1°F on May 9. Average high was 61.9°F and average low was 47.7°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Talk Time/English Conversation: Thursday, May 18, 11 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn to speak English or improve your speaking skills in this fun, informal class. Free. Info: 305-3637. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, May 18, noon, The Beach at Birch Bay restaurant, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Speaker: Jessica Jones of Yelp plus a special guest. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Books and Bites: Friday, May 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the lively conversation at this book discussion opportunity. Discussing “2 A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas” by Marie-Helene Bertino. Pick up your copy at the library today. Info: 305-3637. Hummingbirds and Eagles Program: Friday, May 19, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater, Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay. Local birder and photographer Wayne Diaz will give a presentation on goldfinches, hummingbirds and eagles. Discover Pass required for parking in Birch Bay State Park. Info: fobbsp.org. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, May 20, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Pancakes, waffles, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Adults $6, Children under 6 $4. Info: 332-8040. Springfest Art Show: Saturday and Sunday, May 20–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Pavilion, 738 G Street, Blaine. Art shown in several mediums, all by local artists, as well as a live music performace. Info: blaineharborartgallery. com. Bird Walk: Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m., Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay. Join Paul Woodcock, an Audubon bird expert, as we tour Birch Bay State Park together looking to the sky, and water to view and identify Washington state birds. A Discover Pass is required for parking in the state park. Info: fobbsp.org. Picnic in the Playground: Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Bay Horizon Park, 7511 Gemini Street. Superheroes and villains themed games for the whole family, food, fitness class demos. Capes and costumes encouraged. Info: bbbparkandrec.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. Casey Rector Benefit: Saturday, May 20, 2:30–7 p.m., Pastime Bar and Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Music by DJ Rudy, happy hour food and drink specials, raffles. All donations help support a local family with medical expenses. Info: 306-3194. Amphibian Adventure: Saturday, May 20, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater, Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay. Vikki Jackson, of the Whatcom County Amphibian Monitoring Project, is the host of this fabulous frog frivolity. Learn interesting facts about the collected data of amphibian species in Whatcom County. A Discover Pass required for parking in the state park. Info: fobbsp.org. 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 available at the door or theenchantedgarden.brownpapertickets.com. Third Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, May 21, 9 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post #86, 3580 Legion Drive, Birch Bay. Open to the public. Eggs cooked to order, ham, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy. Coffee, juice and milk. All you can eat $6, children 6 and under. Info: 371-7311. Joshua Roman Performs: Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. Elgar’s Cello Concerto and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. Info: whatcomsymphony.com. LEGO Club: Monday, May 22, 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. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, May 23, 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. Dementia 101: Wednesday, May 24, 1 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Part 2 of presentation, discussing common types of dementia, symptoms, causes, care and pathologies plus warning signs of caregiver burnout. Laura Printy of Silverado Memory Care. Info: 332-8040. 8th International Slug Races: Saturday, May 27, noon, H Street plaza. Bring a slug or use on from our stable of fine racers. Free. Bring your camera, patience and a sense of humor. Info: 332-8082. El Buen Pastor Fundraiser: Saturday, May 27, noon, Birch Bay Village clubhouse. Hot dog and ice cream feed plus live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit Blaine Family Service Center and an orphanage in Morelia, Mexico. Info and RSVP: 393-3774. 5K and 8K Run/Walk: Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m., Blaine Marine Park. Registration day-of, 7–9:45 p.m. Free kids fun run at 9:45 a.m. Cost: $20 with portion of proceeds going to the Blaine Food Bank. Info: facebook. com/Blainerunnersgroup/. Backstage at the Border presents Cabin Fever NW: Saturday, June 3, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. Dianne Wood Bochsler and Tara Lynn Caldwell, a genre-bending singer-songwriter duo who blend a brew of musical flavors including folk, bluegrass, pop, alt-country, blues and more. $7 donation at the door. Discover Pass required for parking. Info: backstageattheborder.com. Blaine Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, June 7, noon, Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Speaker: Blaine High School Students with a Purpose group. Info: blainechamber.com.

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Bay Builders From Cherry Point to the Peace Arch

Great Kids Doing Great Things Featuring students of the Blaine School District

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