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s Just in time for good weather, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 hosted Picnic in the Playground on May 20 at Bay Horizon Park. The well-attended event featured superhero and villain-themed games and plenty of food. Photos on page 15.
There’s a full slate of candidates for this year’s election The candidate pool for this year’s election features a mix of familiar faces and eager locals who are looking to test the waters of public service for the first time. The deadline to declare candidacy was May 19 and a total of 154 people filed to run for office in the 2017 general election, according to the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office. Here’s a list of the approved candidates who filed for a county council at-large
seat and on local councils and commissions in Blaine last week: Whatcom County Council; nonpartisan, four-year term: At-large, position A: Current council chair Barry Buchanan and Mary Kay Robinson. Blaine City Council; nonpartisan, four-year term: Ward 1, position 2: Incumbent Bonnie Onyon, running unopposed. Ward 2, posi-
BHS expansion back on track; phase 1 set to finish in August By Oliver Lazenby Phase one of Blaine School District’s $29.5 million high school expansion project is nearly back on track after winter delays and scheduled to finish this August. That phase of construction is taking place south of the current high school and includes a cafeteria, a small theatre, a new greenhouse, space for construction skills and technical education
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programs, band and choir rooms and other classroom space. Currently, structural steelwork and glasswork is finished. The building is weather-tight, with a roof, and much of the ductwork, electrical work and other mechanical work complete. Cold weather delayed construction this winter but the project should be back on track by the end of May, project manager Jim Kenoyer told the school board at its May 22 meeting.
“At this point, we’re doing pretty well,” he said. “We’ve sent a memo to staff; they have boxes and packing tape ready to go.” Phase two, which includes a two-story classroom building connecting the first phase to the science building will start in late June. The district is still looking into options for building a grandstand, which was originally included in the project but cut by the school board when bids came in over budget last June.
tion 4: Incumbent Charley Hawkins and Justin Ledesma. Ward 3, position 6: Incumbent Paul Greenough and Eric Davidson. At-large position 7: Incumbent Harry Robinson; Barrie Hull; and Alicia Rule. Blaine school district; nonpartisan, four-year term: Director, district 3: Incumbent Joan Lotze, (See Election, page 2)
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Last week, Governor Jay Inslee vetoed millions of dollars in funding for a long-awaited project that would improve interstate access to Blaine. The move provoked a flurry of questions from legislators who are now calling on the governor for answers. “The people of Whatcom County, and in particular the people of Blaine, are troubled and confused by your veto of a much needed transportation project at exit 274 on I-5,” read a letter penned by state senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) to Inslee. “We are all a little fuzzy on your reasoning.” On May 16, Inslee vetoed multiple items from a transportation funding bill that was passed by the state senate in late April. The bill would have allocated $12,100,000 for the first phase of Blaine’s exit 274 interchange project during the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium. In a statement, Inslee cited a lack of information about the scope and cost of the project as the primary reason for 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,” he wrote. “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].” But local reps don’t think that’s enough, particularly Ericksen. “I invite you to come to Blaine in the coming weeks to enlighten us as to why
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running unopposed. Director, district 5: Incumbent Mike Dodd and Laura McKinney. Fire Protection District 21; nonpartisan, six-year short and full term: Commissioner, position 2: Incumbent Bruce Ansell, running unopposed. Commissioner, position 4: Incumbent Rich Bosman and Reid Campion. Commissioner, position 5: Larry McPhail, running unopposed.
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District; nonpartisan, six-year term: Commissioner, position 2: Incumbent Don Montfort, running unopposed. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2; nonpartisan, four-year term: Commissioner, position 2: Incumbent Sheli Moore, running unopposed. Commissioner, position 4: Billy Brown, running unopposed. To view the full list of all 154 general election bids, visit bit. ly/2qOC1ce.
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you vetoed this project, to explain your concern about its construction in rural Whatcom County and to walk us through your view of why this project was so different than the projects which were not vetoed,” Ericksen said in the letter. “I think you owe it to the constituents of my district in person to provide your reasoning for taking this action.” The effort to improve access to Blaine dates back to 2009, when the city completed an Interchange Justification Report to study access points. Currently, exit 276 is the first southbound exit from the border and is 6 miles away from the next available off-ramp. The report convinced city staff that lack of access was detrimental to the city’s economic development and they’ve since advocated for three iterations of a project aimed at improving the problem. This year, they proposed a project at one-third to half the cost of the original $45 million requested during the prior legislative session in 2016. The proposal included the addition of a new southbound off-ramp on Interstate 5 at exit 274 onto Peace Portal Drive. Improvements also included the construction of a direct northbound connection to the industrial area from the existing northbound
s Governor Jay Inslee signs Senate Bill 5096 into law on May 16. off ramp; the route would have been reconfigured to connect to Odell Street. Blaine has been close to receiving project funding for the past two legislative sessions. In 2016, Ericksen engineered a last-minute removal of the project from the transportation budget in favor of Ferndale and Lynden-based transportation projects; a move for which he received significant criticism. This session, he succeeded in adding an amendment to allocate money for the project during a senate debate. In his letter to Inslee, Ericksen said at least three other projects were not included on the LEAP transportation document yet
were approved and detailed descriptions of Blaine’s interchange project could be found in an earlier transportation package. He also argued that the addition of new projects and a slew of other over-budget projects discount the notion that the project would throw the state’s transportation budget off-balance. “We had the money to pay for the project,” Ericksen said. “Other than pure politics, none of your reasons for vetoing this project make any sense.” District 42 reps, Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden), also a member of the House Transportation Committee, and Vincent Buys (R-Lynden) echoed Ericksen’s sentiment in a joint statement. “The governor often speaks of job creation and ‘One Washington,’ but we’ve yet to see his priorities align with that very mentality when it comes to rural areas of the state,” they said. “His veto begs the question: Had the project been located in the greater Seattle area, would it have met the same fate?”
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What do city staff have to say? “We’re still trying to staunch the wound,” said Blaine public works director Ravyn Whitewolf days after the news broke. Whitewolf was an integral force in putting together the city’s legislative funding request and said the city opted to pull a federal grant application as a result of the veto. Now, they’re in the midst of problem solving, and hope to find other ways to leverage state funding in an effort to give the project momentum during the next legislative session, she said. Whitewolf is optimistic about developing a game plan with local legislators to make the interchange project a priority moving forward. During a regular city council meeting on May 22, Whitewolf assured Blaine City Council, “It is staff’s intent to turn this thing around and get it back on track.” Whitewolf said the city is turning to its newly formed Transportation Benefit District to get the ball rolling. Once they begin to generate revenue through the new sales tax in early 2018, they plan to allocate approximately $35,000 to the interchange project. Projects that are at least partially funded, she said, are more likely to be included on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) list. The list is comprised of about 1,300 statewide transportation improvement projects and utilizes $2.9 billion in federal funds, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Considering the amount of traffic that crosses the border on a daily basis, Whitewolf said, “It would be very helpful for the governor to recognize that and help facilitate other ways to help get traffic into our town.”
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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.
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s Four-year-old Ryder Murdzia brought Blaine police officer Skylar Deffinbaugh a bouquet of Dum Dum lollipops and Lifesavers candy on May 16 to offer his thanks to the local force. “Thank you for dealing with all the ‘Dum Dums,’” read the card from Murdzia. “You guys are ‘Lifesavers.’ Thank you Blaine PD for all you do.”
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The Editor: The Blaine Food Bank and our volunteers would like to give a big “Thank You” to both Blaine and Custer Post Office employees during the USPS’ annual “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign on Saturday, May 13. Equally important, we would like to thank the generous people in the Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer areas who took the time to select, bag and donate food for this cause. And a special thank you to Dar Kruse for bringing all the notice slips from Bellingham for the postal workers. Between both post offices we received close to 4,000 lbs. of food. No one individual knows when they will be hungry, when they will have a financial struggle or when they might have
an emergency. Hunger is equal opportunity. Being generous to the food bank is also an equal opportunity. So please accept our gratitude. Jerry Bladies Blaine Food Bank The Editor: Alaska Packers Museum at Semiahmoo Park was open 65 days in 2016 and hosted 1396 visitors. Reviewing the guest book signatures, I thought you would like to see where they came from. Alaska, New Zealand, Indiana, Idaho, Ontario, Montana, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, California, Maine, Wyoming, Florida, Quebec, Missouri, Iowa, Sweden, Georgia, Louisiana, Utah, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Norway, Oregon, Kansas, Alberta, S. Car-
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olina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Saskatchewan, Oklahoma, Mexico, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, Nevada, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Austria, Brazil, Vietnam, Manitoba, Russia, Philippine islands and every corner of Washington state. Birch Bay State Park, RV parks, time shares and hotels provide visitors and of course Semiahmoo Resort, which is part of the APA story. Some are visiting relatives while others arrive on a picnic. A round trip on the Plover and walk to the museum provides a full day of entertainment. Many of the old Bristol Bay gillnetters (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Blaine Parks Board: Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 7 p.m. Blaine Fire Station. Info: nwfrs.net.
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May 25-31, 2017 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) were built at the Semiahmoo shipyard (near the water tower). 28' NN 79 is one of those and can be seen in the museum. Visitors ask, “How did you get it in here?” Come see us and find out. In partnership with Drayton Harbor Maritime, donations to the museum support the restoration of NN 59, another Bristol Bay gillnetter. The word is out, neighbors and visitors are looking forward to a Drayton Harbor sailing experience when the job is complete. Donations to the restoration project may be made to: NN 59 Restoration, P.O. Box 369, Lynden, WA 98264, a nonprofit 501 C3 organization. The museum shows pride in our history and the stories we share. Thanks to Whatcom County Parks for this wonderful space, the city of Blaine and The Northern Light for advertising and moral support. Particular thanks to the volunteers who keep it going. Open May 26 and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. through September. Sunny Brown Volunteer coordinator, APA Museum The Editor: I wanted to thank everyone who participated in the benefit for Casey Rector that was held at the Pastime Bar and Eatery on Saturday, May 20. Every bit helped and the family is very appreciated of everyone who came down and had a good time. Please keep them in your prayers. Teresa Bannon Blaine The Editor: It was disappointing to hear our governor gave Blaine the thumbs down on the I-5 project. He shows how uncaring he is about this end of Whatcom County. This was the first Governor’s race I was able to vote in as an independent registered voter since I moved to Blaine and I believed I was making the correct choice in Governor Jay Inslee, but boy, was I wrong. First, state senator Doug Ericksen (R.-Ferndale) who has not been doing his job while running around for Trump, short-changed
us last year by taking the money slated for this project and giving it to Ferndale and Lynden; now Inslee does this to us. I, for one, will never vote for him as Governor or whatever his higher office aspersions are. Obviously, neither one is to be trusted. Inslee said there wasn’t enough information on this project but there was the year before when Ericksen allocated the money to Ferndale. Governor Jay Inslee and senator Doug Ericksen have clearly said and shown by their actions that they do not care about the residents in Blaine. The only way to show them our displeasure is via the voting mailbox. Governor and senator Ericksen, we have long memories. Ted Metz Blaine The Editor: A few years ago my partner and I fulfilled our dream of purchasing a condo in Birch Bay, our favorite place in the world. For the past 15 years, our lives have been limited as we cared for my elderly mother. I love my mother dearly but being a primary caregiver and holding a job can take its toll mentally, physically and emotionally. Often when my mother is sleeping Saturday mornings we travel from our home in New Westminster, B.C. to Birch Bay to feel the peace, calm and respite of the bay. We have always known how blessed we are to have a home on the bay, but a few weekends ago we came to appreciate the true extent of our blessing. We had just finished our walk along the bay and had stopped in at the Shores to enjoy one of their great burgers before returning home. As we pulled onto Birch Bay Drive, a car crossed over the line and hit us head-on. I was in shock and somehow staggered out of the car and fell onto the road. Almost immediately a remarkably kind young man (Josh) stepped up to help me. Then out of nowhere there was a nurse at my side checking my vitals and another incredibly thoughtful young woman offering to pray with me. Moments later the paramedics and sheriff’s deputy arrived. They were not only competent but understanding and empathetic as we struggled to deal with our injuries and
the stress of the situation. One of our neighbors (Debbie) from our complex just happened to be walking by and stayed with us throughout, offering her support and assistance. Finally, as we were leaving we received a call from our realtor and friend (Randy) who had already heard the news and called to express his concern and offer his help. We were both very frightened and in a great deal of pain but felt so comforted, so safe and so at home with our good neighbors in Birch Bay. We would like to say a heartfelt thank you! Cid and Lori Paiva New Westminster, B.C. The Editor: I feel I live in a civilized society; that is what I tell myself. What I do not understand is why some of my neighbors, acquaintances and even some friends, many of whom call themselves Christians, are so cold and unforgiving to the have-nots. Some say,
“I made it on my own, they can do it too.” Really? Were you born white? In our very racist society that is definitely points in your favor. Were your parents loving and supportive? Another point for you. Many do not have parents like this. Were you told you were loved, or told you were worthless, or you will never amount to anything? Kindness is supposed to start at home, but, point for you if you had a kind parent. Were you given a chance to go to college, after first getting a good education in the school system? Another point. If not college, were you encouraged to learn a trade that will provide for you and your family? Point for you. Were you born with a healthy body and a good mind? Many points for you! Did any member of your family, or another, molest you in your childhood/adolescence? Subtract
points for this. Were you bullied, with no intervention, at school/home/ groups? Subtract points for this. What I am saying is that life is a very uneven playing field. If you believe all children should be loved and wanted, then we should not pull support, kindness and yes, money, from those less fortunate. That is cruel. To assume everyone has the same abilities, the same chances, the same loving family is unrealistic and very unfair. If we truly live in a civilized society, then we should care for those whose luck and chances in life have been so very different from our own. Remember please, it could just as easily have been you. There is a Kathy Mattea song that expresses this well. She sings, “We are all just seeds in God’s hands, and where we land is fertile soil or sand.” It is luck, and some of us are very, very lucky! Alta Toler Lynden
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Three Blaine athletes qualify for state By Oliver Lazenby In just his third time competing in the individual 400 meter race this year, Blaine sprinter Dalton Mouw took first place at the 2A bi-district championships in Bellingham last week. Mouw’s effort – a personal best time of 50.59 seconds – earned him a place in the state tournament this weekend in that event, along with the 200 meters. He’ll join Blaine girls Rani Prasad and Josie Deming, who also qualified for state at the bi-districts – Prasad in shot put and Deming in javelin. They both finished second in their events. Mouw’s lack of competition experience in the individual 400 is strategic; in addition to the 200 and 400 meters, he runs the 100 meters and is on Blaine’s 4x400 relay team. Four events are a lot for one meet, he said. Though he may have surprised some, Mouw had a feeling he could take first place in the 400 meters. “I knew my split times in the 4x400, so I thought I had it in me,” Mouw said. “It ended up working out pretty well.” That Deming and Prasad are going to state may be more impressive than Mouw’s first place finish. Both are new to throwing events. Deming played softball last year and is in track and field
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for the first time. Prasad sprinted last year and only tried out throwing after a knee injury. “Going to state was a big dream of mine since I was little kid. It feels great to make it in something that I never thought I would try,” Prasad said. “It has definitely been a couple of years since Blaine girls have gone to state for throwing, and me and Josie are really good friends so we’re just stoked to be able to go together.” Three other Blaine athletes came up just short of qualifying for state, which requires a third place or better at bi-districts: Tucker Jensen placed fourth in javelin and missed a state berth by two feet; Porter Schmidt
placed fifth with a two-foot personal best in shot put and Alfonso Dermendziev came in 5th in the 400 meters. Deming tied for fourth in high jump with five other girls, clearing four feet, 10 inches. Mouw missed qualifying for the 100 meters by two places. The 4x400 relay team, despite running its fastest race of the season, missed qualifying by three spots. “Competition can be cruel,” head coach Carey Bacon said. “It makes you appreciate the level of excellence necessary to be a state participant.” The state tournament is on May 25 and 26 at Mt. Tahoma High School, in Tacoma.
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Blaine High School cheerleader Ashley Delligatti made the Washington State University cheer team. She has wanted cheer in college ever since her parents signed her up to cheer as a 6-year-old. “They put me into it not knowing what to expect, but I took it seriously,” she said. Delligatti also had opportunities to cheer at the University of Louisville and Texas Tech, but felt WSU was the best fit.
“I chose it mostly because the cheer program is probably the best in the state,” she said. “It has beautiful facilities and I love the atmosphere and the coach.” Deligatti cheered for Blaine High School and she cheers with the Vancouver All Stars, a competition cheer team in Vancouver. The All Stars just finished fifth in the international open small coed category at the 2017 United States All Star Federation’s Cheerleading Worlds competition in Florida last month.
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s Blaine High School athletes were recognized for sportsmanship in spring sports at a May 22 school board meeting. Athletes and coaches pictured from l.: Joel Fletcher, assistant boys soccer coach; Bryce Kamrath, boys soccer; Rani Prasad, girls track; track coach Carey Bacon, Dalton Mouw, boys track; boys golf coach Steve Barthlow; Jackson Bray, boys golf; baseball coach Sean Linville; Brandon Watts, baseball; Riley Weinkauf, softball; assistant softball coach Mike King; Elaine Kim, girls tennis; assistant tennis coach Jamie Alexander, tennis coach John Freal. Photo by Oliver Lazenby
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Briefly Blaine City Council solicits input from the public During a regular meeting on May 22, Blaine City Council scheduled a public hearing on a petition submitted by Sall LLC to vacate the southern 20 feet of the Clyde Street right of way, between Madison and Kingsley avenues.
The council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 12 at Blaine City Hall to hear from the public. According to a staff report, Sall LLC is requesting the street vacation to increase the number of units associated with a development project. Mountain States Builders receives final round of approval from the city
Eighteen new single-family homes on the 1600 block of D Street, north of Lincoln Park, are set to crop up after Blaine City Council voted to approve a final plat application for Mountain State Builders. In February 2016, the council approved preliminary and variance plats to allow for the construction of components on the 3.49-acre site, including a new public roadway
called Whitetail Loop. Leading up to the final plat approval, city staff recommended a few minor landscaping requirements. According to a staff report, landscaping easements are to be installed to avoid the “unsightly appearance of individually maintained 6-foot-high fences facing D Street, which will become a major thoroughfare with the construction of Mott’s Hill Parkway.”
Bail set for hit-and-run suspect, next appearance May 26 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Following a hit-and-run resulting in the death of 33-yearold Joshua Reynolds in Birch Bay last week, Lynden resident Kenneth Kelly, 37, turned himself in to police. On May 17, Superior Court Commissioner Leon Henley set a $30,000 bail and a court date of Friday, May 26. On May 15, a resident discovered Reynolds in a ditch off the westbound shoulder of 3921
Birch Bay Lynden Road. According to the affidavit of probable cause, Reynolds was dressed in dark clothing and was likely walking along the road at the time of the incident. An autopsy revealed that Reynolds died from blunt force trauma. An investigation of the scene revealed several pieces of black plastic, a right exterior mirror and other parts of a car. According to the affidavit, the evidence was enough to identify the make and model of the car
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DelBene announces military academy appointments Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that four U.S. military academies accepted the nominations of nine First District high school students and graduates. Closest to home, Blaine High School senior Alfonso Dermendziev has been accepted by the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The second oldest of the United States’ five service academies, the Naval Academy educates of-
ficers primarily for the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps. Every year, DelBene has the privilege of nominating a limited number of students to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, West Point Military Academy and Merchant Marine Academy. The honor of attending a military service academy comes with a commitment to service for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
“Being accepted to serve in a military academy is a major accomplishment, and I’m glad to see nine First District students receive such a highly competitive honor,” DelBene said. “I have no doubt they will represent the First District with dignity and grace while joining the ranks of our country’s next generation of military leaders. Congratulations on a job well done!”
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Blaine-based Children’s Giving Garden fosters community growth B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Since 2012, Blaine’s Christ Episcopal Church has provided kids a space to dig, plant, water and harvest plants of all varieties. Located at 382 Boblett Street, the Children’s Giving Garden opened in 2012 in a 10-by-10-foot plot at Christ Episcopal Church. When it first started, project planners
said they produced about 15 pounds of produce per harvest, all for donation. Since then, the garden has doubled in size and now features raised beds. All produce is harvested and donated to the Blaine Boys & Girls Club as part of the organization’s nutrition program. Since the beginning, volunteers have donated more than 500 pounds of fresh produce.
To celebrate their progress and solicit interest from the public, project organizers are hosting an ice cream social from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 4. The free event is sponsored by a $2,000 grant from the Whatcom Community Foundation’s Project Neighborly. Remaining funds from the Project Neighborly grant will be used to renovate the garden in an effort to increase harvest and
reduce maintenance. Project organizers hope to add two more raised beds to the garden and build a new patio with seating, among other things. “The goal is to create neighborliness by introducing the local community to the garden, and inviting visitor’s ideas and input, as well as assistance with seasonal maintenance,” read a statement from project organizers about the
upcoming ice cream social. “With a generous grant from the Whatcom Community Foundation’s Project Neighborly, and additional support from the Bellingham Food Cooperative, Edaleen Dairy, Pacific Building Center, and TW Landscaping, the garden has already begun the 2017 growing season.” To learn more about the Children’s Giving Garden, visit christchurchblaine.org.
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And the award goes to... The city of Blaine served up a slew of awards and proclamations during a regular city council meeting on May 22. Pictured from l., Christy Lonquist accepted the Blaine Builder Award; Carroll Solomon was honored with the Blaine Builder Award; Alex Mazurkewycz accepted a proccolamation from mayor Harry Robinson for National Safe Boating Week; and Van Tabb was awarded a certificate of appreciation for his six years on the Blaine Planning Commission.
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Tour offers review of cleanup project B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e After discovering hazardous chemicals in the groundwater and soil at the industrial area along Marine Drive in 2015, representatives with the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) embarked on an effort to clean up the site. On May 24, representatives from Bellingham-based RE Sources for Sustainable Communities, the DOE and the Port of Bellingham offered the public a tour of the cleanup site to highlight their intentions to study and dispose of contaminated material. Participants began the tour at Blaine Marine Park and also learned more about the Port of Bellingham’s eelgrass restoration project at the south end of Drayton Harbor. “This cleanup is exciting and somewhat unusual,” said Lee First, of RE Sources for Sustainable Communities. “For most sites around Bellingham Bay, cleanup has mostly entailed removing only the most contaminated material then capping the site. At Blaine Marina, the port hopes to remove at least 70 percent of the contaminated material and treat the rest.”
The last Blaine residents heard about the project was in January when the DOE asked for public input on the final cleanup plan. At the time, staff estimated construction would begin in late 2017 or early 2018. The contamination is a result of three leaky fuel storage tanks that date back to 1955. The site was home to former Blaine Marina, Inc., which provided fuel for commercial fishing and recreation. Operations ceased in 2015, but the tanks and piping still stand. Following an investigation from 1990 to 2007, experts found that diesel and oil released exceeded federal standards and posed a risk to human health and the surrounding environment. The Port of Bellingham was later tasked with conducting a secondary investigation and completing additional repair to the site. DOE site manager Cris Matthews said crews are still studying the extent of the contamination to soil and groundwater near the storage tanks. Ultimately, they expect to excavate 3,000 cubic yards of material for treatment and disposal. To learn more about the project, visit bit.ly/2j2m5z5.
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The City of Blaine Water Division started flushing the City's water distribution system. This is accomplished by opening hydrants along the system (starting at the well fields) to move fresh water throughout the distribution system. The purpose of flushing the system is to remove any grit and debris in order to improve water quality through the distribution system. During the city flushing program city water customers may experience a temporary low water pressure and/or cloudiness when flushing is going on. The cloudiness condition (caused by air) should be only temporary, and can be cleared by running a cold water tap for a few minutes to clean and flush your service line. If the condition continues for an extended period of time please contact the Blaine Public Works. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, feel free to call Public Works at 332-8820. Leroy Dougall, Blaine Public Works.
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7714 Birch Bay Dr. Unit 107 $299,900 Almost 1 acre home site. Has single $399,900 Quality Johnson built 3-BD, 1.75-BA wide mobile home (no value) on it. Luxury beach living, 2-BD, 2-BA ground Elec, water are both in and connected. Build your dream home or place a mfgd home on the property. Privacy & mature trees. Community pool & park. Minutes to beach, shopping, easy I-5 access.
Laura Marshall
Lisa Sprague
floor fully furnished, SW corner in Birch Bay's Grand Bay Resort. Quality finishes thru, spacious master with ensuite & large patio with outstanding ocean view, just steps to the beach. Minutes from I-5 and close proximity to Bellingham and Canada. MLS #1107482
LauraMarshall@windermere.com
rambler with sunny front yard and peaceful wooded fenced backyard. Spacious, functional kitchen with lots of natural light. Vaulted ceilings, built-in book shelf, central vac, gas fireplace. Birch Bay Village amenities. MLS #1129999
STORAGE/OFFICE CONDO 8420 Portal Wy A8 $120,000 Special office and storage unit combination in fantastic location. High ceilings and insulated. Office upstairs, secured windows and door. Comcast cable, gated & video security. MLS #1046401
Suzanne Dougan
Randy Weg
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6939 Holeman Ave. $500,000 One of a kind property on south end of Birch Bay. Spectacular bay views, 1-story cabin used as a duplex. Salt water boat launch, Marine Reserve Park close by. MLS #1085158
Irreplaceable low bank west-facing. Marvelously re-built and shows new. Mid-Century ext with modern finishes. A wall of windows captures the view from the great room open kitchen. Private, gated courtyard with a zen feel. MLS# 1110989
Billy Brown
Cole Markusen
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360-220-7175
360-389-3696
8 decades of combined experience with Blaine and Birch Bay Real Estate • 8105 Birch Bay Square • I-5 Exit 270 • Blaine
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One level, 3-BR, 2-BA. NEW CONSTRUCTION SUPER ENERGY EFFICIENT SALT WATER VIEWS
• Semiahmoo Boat Slips Available! $12,500 to $45,000, 36’ - 50” • Semiahmoo Marina, $20k to $29.5k, 44’ Boat Slip 9540 Semiahmoo D-7, Possible Owner Financing
BIRCH BAY VILLAGE LAKEFRONT LOT Chehalis Rd. #40 • 30’ Lakefront • Water & Sewer Available Electric, Gas, Hi-speed Internet POSSIBLE BUILD TO SUIT!
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Latitude 49 – Lot 152 4751 Birch Bay Lynden Rd. $53,000
xxx Pipeline $32,000 AFFORDABLE!
Spectacular, large outer perimeter lot 44 X 65, a great spot to park your motor home. Large storage / work shed, concrete patio, W/S, power. Maximum sun, quiet enjoyment of Latitude 49. Amenities: heated pool, hot tub, club house, tennis court, exercise room and security gate. Close to beach, CDN border and the 1-5 makes Lat. 49 a commuter’s dream. MLS #1126166
Opportunity knocks but once! Large buildable lot in country setting. Location a short distance to I-5, border and 2 minutes to Blaine. Perfect lot, build your starter or spec home, water & elec is in street. Great private setting and ease of build. MLS #965502
Gerry Allen 360-920-0563 GerryAllen@windermere.com All real estate/rentals advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin,or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-877-0246.
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BAY CENTER Market hiring PT/FT morning and/or afternoon shift. Multitasking, stocker, deli and customer-oriented experience a plus. 21+ required, available on weekends. Pick up application at 8050 Harborview Road, Birch Bay.
PART-TIME CASHIER experienced with good stocking abilities. Apply in person. Chevron. 8495 Harborview Road. 360-371-7300. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Natural Play Therapy/interaction with 16 year old boy with autism. No experience necessary. Call 360-778-2465, 360-441-0908, or for program info go to www.naturalplaytherapy.com.
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EXPERIENCED STYLIST needed for a full-service salon in Blaine. 360-332-8093. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE A.D. Rutherford International, Inc. is family owned Customs Broker in North America looking for a full time employee for release and classifying of basic import shipments in Blaine, WA. Two years brokerage/office experience with accurate data entry and excellent communication skills a must. This position is responsible for handling all aspect of import shipments and dealing directly with clients and operational staff. Lumber experience a plus. Please email your resume to gerid@adrutherford.com.
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SpringFest highlights work from local artists More than 20 local artists and artisans displayed their work at SpringFest on May 20 and 21 at the Blaine Pavilion. The free event was hosted by Blaine Harbor Art Gallery. To learn more, visit blaineharborartgallery.com.
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Obituary Carolyn Marie Calhoon June 10, 1940 – May 11, 2017
Carolyn Marie Beach was born to Charles and Evelyn Beach on June 10, 1940 and married James Calhoon August 8, 1959, passed peacefully on May 11. While being a mother and wife she worked for the Federal Way Transportation department as a school bus driver, and Assistant Transportation Director. She is survived by her husband James Calhoon, brother Charles Beach, her daughters Connie Taylor, Christine (and Michael) Anderson, niece Brenna Beach, her 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ferndale Moles (Main St.) on May 26, at 2 p.m. For more info visit molesfarewelltributes.com
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The Northern Light • May 25 - 31, 2017
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Police Reports May 19, 10:35 a.m.: A resident called police to report a suspicious vehicle parked along their hedges. Officers responded to see the vehicle was parked legally along city right-of-way. Officers notified the reporting party that there was no violation. An officer will attempt to contact the registered owner to see if the vehicle has any mechanical issues. May 19, 11:43 a.m.: The Blaine Middle School principal called police to report that a student on campus was in possession of marijuana. Officers contacted the juvenile and arrested him for the offense. The drugs and paraphernalia were taken into custody as evidence. The boy’s father was notified of the incident, and his son was released to his custody. The case will be referred to the juvenile prosecutor for charging. May 19, 2:36 p.m.: Officers contacted a pedestrian on I-5, hitchhiking. The 22-year-old German tourist was given a ride off the freeway, to continue his journey more safely. May 20, 8:25 a.m.: A resident called police to report a man in a vehicle that was slumped over and had not moved in the past 15 minutes. An officer arrived and contacted the man after waking him. The former Ferndale resident advised he was okay and was just trying to get
some sleep after being awake all night. The individual was advised not to drive because of his suspended privileges. May 21, 12:09 a.m.: An officer on patrol noticed a woman laying down on the sidewalk in front of a bar, surrounded by several friends. The officer stopped and found out the woman had too much to drink on an empty stomach. An aid crew arrived to check on the woman and determined she was not in need of hospitalization. Police and fire crews cleared without incident. The friends arranged transport for the group back to B.C. May 21, 7:27 p.m.: Blaine Police were dispatched to a report of illegal crabbing at the Blaine pier. An officer arrived and contacted a husband and wife crabbing. They were not aware it was not crabbing season yet, even though their permit clearly said the season starts in a month. The case was referred to Washington State Fish and Wildlife officers. May 22, 2:36 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a theft at the high school. During the investigation officers learned a teacher was injured when the suspect attempted to flee with the stolen property, elevating the crime. The juvenile male was booked into Whatcom County Juvenile Detention, pending charges of robbery first degree. Multiple electronic devices were
Crossword
ACROSS 1. Group of eight 6. Amazes 10. Q-Tip 14. “The Canterbury Tales” pilgrim 15. Elders’ teachings 16. Bucks 17. Hippy 19. “Pumping ___” 20. Type of seed used in cooking 21. Discharge letters? 22. Call for 23. Pluck 25. Boy 27. Different in kind 33. Crystal meth, in slang 35. “Let’s ___” 36. Thomas Jefferson, religiously 37. Deaden 39. Technical name for sweat 41. “Guilty,” e.g. 42. Appropriate 44. Bronx cheer
45. “To ___ is human ...” 46. Sympathetic 50. Conk out 51. Economical 52. Certain surgeon’s “patient” 55. Joke 58. Bear witness 62. Basil, e.g. 63. Excessive 65. Condo, e.g. 66. Arab League member 67. Gum 68. Functions 69. ___ of the above 70. Clairvoyants
DOWN 1. “Carmina Burana” composer 2. Fleshy covering at top of parrot’s beak 3. Freshman, probably 4. Right, in a way 5. Abandon 6. “Aladdin” prince 7. Unfermented liquid from
yeast for beer 8. “___ Brockovich” 9. Agree out of court 10. Shallow 11. Ending with hard or soft 12. ___ vera 13. Curve 18. Tool used for pinching or bending 24. Pig feeder 26. “Go on ...” 27. Macho guys (hyphenated) 28. Any Platters platter 29. Worldwide 30. Drunk, in slang 31. ___-friendly 32. Antares, for one 33. Acad. 34. Adorable 38. Debts that cannot be recovered 40. To skim again 43. “Fantasy Island” prop 47. Belt 48. Spuds 49. Meal 52. Criminal 53. Ashcroft’s predecessor 54. Ashtabula’s lake 56. BBs, e.g. 57. F.B.I. operative (hyphenated) 59. “___ on Down the Road” 60. Ado 61. Addition column 64. “___ moment”
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recovered, along with cash and other property. Officers are in the process of identifying all of the victims and returning their property to them. May 23, 1:10 p.m.: Blaine Police responded to a one-vehicle collision at Odell and H Street. A white dodge truck was traveling westbound down the hill and attempted to turn south onto Odell at a speed unsafe to do so. The 16-year-old unlicensed driver and sole occupant of the truck lost control, sending it over the sidewalk, through the railing and to its resting place on its nose with the rear end against a tree. The driver was checked by medics and released. An investigation revealed the truck had been taken without its owner’s permission. Multiple charges against the teen are pending. May 23, 5:32 p.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to a report of a dog locked in a truck without the windows left open for ventilation. Police arrived and found the truck with its windows closed. The dog was panting and did not have any water. Officers located the B.C. residents nearby and advised them of the civil violation. The owners took the dog outside, and officers cleared without incident. This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthernlight.com.
Tides May 26–June 1 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 26 12:13 am 5.6 5:15 am 9.4
12:30 pm -2.7 7:54 pm 10.3
Sa 27 1:11 am 6.0 5:59 am 9.2
1:16 pm -2.9 8:48 pm 10.5
Su 28 2:11 am 6.2 6:45 am 8.8
2:04 pm -2.7 9:40 pm 10.6
Mo 29 3:13 am 6.1 7:33 am 8.2
2:52 pm -2.0 10:34 pm 10.4
Tu 30 4:25 am 5.9 8:29 am 7.4
3:44 pm -1.1 11:24 pm 10.2
We 31 5:39 am 5.3 9:39 am 6.6
4:36 pm 0.1
Th 1 12:12 am 9.9 6:55 am 4.5
11:07 am 5.9 5:32 pm 1.3
Weather Precipitation: During the period of May 16 to May 22, .24 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 17.30 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 75.2°F on May 22 with a low of 44.3°F on May 16. Average high was 67.3°F and average low was 48.6°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, May 25, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Build robots and learn how to program them to do cool things! For ages 10+. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Clamming 101: Friday, May 26, 11 a.m., BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. Learn about the proper way to harvest clams and discover the different kind of clams that live in Birch Bay. Did you know how important it is to fill each hole after you are done digging? Some clam species need the holes filled up for survival, and the humans on the beach need the holes filled so they don’t trip and fall. Come and learn the basics. Discover Pass required for parking. Info: fobbsp.org. MV Plover Ferry Rides: Starts Friday, May 26. Friday and Saturday, noon– 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Memorial Day noon-8pm. Ferry departs from the Blaine Harbor visitor dock, gate 2, 235 Marine Drive on the hour and the dock behind Semiahmoo Resort on the half-hour. Roundtrip cost: $5 Adults, $1 children. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com. APA Cannery Museum: Opens May 26. Friday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Free, donations accepted. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com. Birch Bay Kite Festival and Pet Show: Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Free kites for kids or build-a-kite for $5. Also enter your pet in the pet show with several categories and prizes, pet photos and see the adoptable dogs from Rescue Ranch. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Blaine Gardeners Market: Starts Saturday, May 27. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine H Street Plaza. Local arts and crafts and food vendors. 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. 8th Annual International Slug Race: Saturday, May 27, noon, Blaine’s H Street Plaza. Bring a slug or use one from the “stable.” Free. Bring your camera, patience and a sense of humor. Info: 332-8082. English Conversation Class: Saturday, May 27, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners are welcome. No signup needed. Free. Info: 305-3637. Hunters of the Sky: Saturday, May 27, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater, Birch Bay State Park. See magnificent birds of prey such as bald and golden eagles, a variety of hawks, the largest owl species in the world, and a peregrine falcon, capable of 200-mph dives. This program provides viewers with the rare opportunity to see a variety of birds up close while learning about their habitats, their roles in the environment, and much more. Discover Pass required for parking. Info: fobbsp.org. The Dwellers: Sunday, May 28, 7 p.m., BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. From seaside roots and coastal inspiration, The Dwellers are a contemporary tide of blues and rock. This foursome is influenced by a misty atmosphere of traditional blues ensembles, vocal extremes and the progressive musical structures of history’s most adventurous acts. Discover Pass required for parking. Info: fobbsp.org. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, May 30, 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. For K–12, and parents too! Info: 305-3637. Needlework at the Library: Thursday, June 1, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. If you like to knit, crochet, or enjoy other needlecrafts, come be a part of this gathering to work on your project, socialize and share advice and patterns. Info: 305-3637. Evening of the Arts: Thursday, June 1, 6:30 p.m., Blaine PAC. Juried student art exhibition plus band and choir performances. Info: blainesd.org. Snap Circuits: Friday, June 2, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. This popular drop-in program is back for the summer. Use Snap Circuits to explore the basics of electronics while you build exciting projects such as a flashing light, an alarm, a doorbell and more. Fun for ages 5 and up. Limited to first 12 kids. Parental supervision is suggested for younger children. Info: 305-3637. 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/ Golf Tournament: Saturday, June 3, 12:30 p.m., Dakota Creek Golf, 3258 Haynie Road, Blaine. Two-person, best ball scramble. $60 per person includes golf fees cart plus dinner, T-shirt and prizes after the tournament at the Wheel House, 746 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-3512. Dan the Magic Man: Saturday, June 3, 1–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Our wildly popular summer reading kick-off program of comedy and magic for kids ages 4 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blaine Library. Info: 305-3637. 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. 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. Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast: Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., BP Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park. Educational displays and games, kids activities, , beach walks with naturalists 11 a.m.–1 p.m., lunch by Taylor Shellfish from 12–2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Free parking. Hands Across the Border: Sunday, June 11, Peace Arch State and Provincial Parks. Scouts from the U.S. and Canada participate in a celebration of peace and friendship. Info: handsacrosstheborder.info. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Picnic in the Playground 2017
Photos by Heidi Holmes
Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: May 8-17 May 8, 8:50 a.m.: 911 hang-up on Sea-
Birch Bay Drive.
May 15, 9:05 p.m.: Shoplift cold call on
links Drive.
May 12, 10:23 a.m.: Burglary cold call
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
May 8, 5:27 p.m.: Burglary cold call on
on Birch Bay Drive.
May 16, 11:21 a.m.: Animal problem
Gemini Street.
May 12, 2:48 p.m.: Traffic stop on Birch
on Sweet Road and Owl Lane.
May 8, 6:04 p.m.: Hot rod on Seafair
Bay-Lynden Road. Ferndale man, 33,
May 16, 11:24 a.m.: Suspicious circum-
Drive.
arrested for operating with license sus-
stances cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
May 8, 9:47 p.m.: Harassment cold call
pended third degree.
May 16, 3:18 p.m.: Suicidal subject
on Moonglow Court.
May 12, 3:57 p.m.: Subject with weap-
cold call on Gemini Street.
May 9, 10:33 a.m.: Runaway cold call
on cold call on Birch Bay Drive and Cot-
May 16, 3:42 p.m.: Trespass on Birch
on Donald Way.
tonwood Drive. Blaine man, 54, arrested
Bay Square Street.
May 9, 10:37 a.m.: Kin notification on
and cited for carrying/exhibiting/draw-
May 16, 7:50 p.m.: Suspicious person
Carson Road.
ing a weapon.
cold call on Loomis Trail Road.
May 9, 12:15 p.m.: Burglary cold call
May 12, 4:05 p.m.: Brandishing cold
May 16, 8:13 p.m.: Suspicious circum-
on Bay Road.
call on Birch Bay Drive and Cottonwood
stances on Birch Bay Drive.
May 9, 4:16 p.m.: Vandalism on Skyvue
Drive.
May 17, 10:24 a.m.: Police transport on
Road.
May 12, 5:11 p.m.: Theft cold call on
Harborview Drive.
May 9, 4:32 p.m.: Suspicious circum-
Morgan Drive.
May 17, 1:08 p.m.: Domestic verbal on
stances cold call on Sweet Road.
May 12, 9:10 p.m.: Traffic stop on Arnie
California Trail.
May 9, 6:06 p.m.: Suicidal subject on
Road. Ferndale woman, 29, arrested
May 17, 1:57 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle
Harborview Road.
for controlled substance manufactur-
on Valley View Road and Sweet Road.
May 9, 6:50 p.m.: 911 hang-up on Birch
ing/delivery/possession with intent to
May 17, 6:04 p.m.: Traffic stop on Birch
Bay Drive.
distribute.
Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine man, 38, cited
May 9, 6:55 p.m.: Mental on Birch Bay
May 13, 10:11 a.m.: Civil problem cold
for operating with license suspended
Drive.
call on Holeman Avenue.
third degree and operating a motor ve-
May 9, 9:29 p.m.: Threat cold call on
May 13, 11:24 a.m.: Suspicious circum-
hicle without insurance.
Harvey Road.
stances cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
May 17, 9:11 p.m.: Traffic stop on Birch
May 9, 10:37 p.m.: Runaway cold call
May 13, 11:33 a.m.: Civil problem cold
Bay-Lynden Road.
on Donald Way.
call on Burk Road.
May 10, 10:20 a.m.: 911 hang-up on H
May 13, 1:51 p.m.: Suicidal subject on
Street Road.
Anchor Parkway.
May 10, 11:31 a.m.: Civil problem cold
May 13, 4:17 p.m.: Suspicious circum-
call on Harborview Road.
stances on Birch Bay Square Street.
May 10, 3:25 p.m.: Domestic physical
May 14, 12:55 a.m.: Trespass on Sea-
on Yellow Fin Court.
shell Way.
May 10, 6:31 p.m.: Domestic order vio-
May 14, 8:41 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle
lation on Peace Road. Blaine man, 27,
on East Street.
arrested for violating a domestic vio-
May 14, 9:58 a.m.: Civil problem cold
lence protection order.
call on Birch Bay Drive.
May 10, 9:17 p.m.: Mental on Bayvue
May 14, 11:09 a.m.: Neighborhood
Road.
dispute cold call on Harborview Road.
May 11, 12:04 a.m.: Domestic order
May 14, 2:14 p.m.: Runaway cold call
violation on Roger Road. Blaine man,
on Giles Road.
27, arrested and cited for resisting arrest
May 14, 7:09 p.m.: Traffic stop on
and violating a domestic violence pro-
Birch Bay Drive. Ferndale man, 55, ar-
tection order.
rested and cited for operating with
May 11, 1:14 a.m.: Suspicious person
license suspended third degree and
on Birch Bay Drive.
cited for operating a motor vehicle
May 11, 11:14 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle
without insurance.
cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
May 14, 8:17 p.m.: Burglary cold call
May 11, 1:35 p.m.: Juvenile problem
on Drayton Harbor Road.
on Lincoln Road.
May 15, 7:27 a.m.: Suspicious person
May 11, 3:02 p.m.: Suspicious circum-
on Shipyard Lane.
stances cold call on Sweet Road.
May 15, 11:46 a.m.: Suspicious circum-
May 11, 3:35 p.m.: Alarm audible on
stances on Drayton Harbor Road.
Clamdigger Drive.
May 15, 1:36 p.m.: Hit and run cold call
May 11, 4:01 p.m.: Prowler on Clam-
on Harborview Drive.
digger Drive.
May 15, 2:18 p.m.: Assist citizen on
May 11, 7:01 p.m.: Landlord tenant dis-
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
pute cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
May 15, 2:44 p.m.: Vehicle prowl cold
May 12, 12:55 a.m.: Mental on Birch
call on Halibut Drive.
Bay Drive.
May 15, 4:24 p.m.: Impound private on
May 12, 6:47 a.m.: Alarm on Harbor-
Harborview Road.
view Road.
May 15, 5:18 p.m.: Theft on Birch Bay
May 12, 9:02 a.m.: Threat cold call on
Square Street.
Driver ends up in a tree
s A 16-year-old unlicensed driver lost control of a stolen pickup truck at the corner of Odell and H Street on May 23, according to the Blaine Police Department. The driver attempted to turn south too soon and went through the guard rails. Multiple charges are pending against the teen, who was checked and released by medics at the scene. Photo courtesy of the Blaine Police Department
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