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Hands Across the Border kicks off June 11, page 3
Sewer extension spurs curiosity from property owners in east Blaine
Seven Blaine school district staff members retire, page 6
Young at Heart, page 9
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s Young artists in the Blaine school district were honored during Evening of the Arts at the Blaine Performing Arts Center on June 1. Lauren Kordas, r., received several awards, including first place for her senior display; second place for Portraiture/Charcoal and Pastel; first place for Painting; second place for Glazing; Juror’s Choice; Best of Show and Most Inspirational. See more on page 10. Photo by Louise Mugar
Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast is all about fun in the sun B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Folks from around the community are getting an early start on summer this year by launching the Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast, an event catered to kicking back, eating well and basking in the toasty sun. Event hosts Friends of Birch Bay State Park welcome all ages to stop by on Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the BP Heron Center located at Birch Bay
State Park, 5105 Helweg Road. Birch Bay State Park offers over a mile of shoreline, tide pools and hiking trails to explore. Visitors can observe fish swimming in the bay below and birds of all varieties swooping through the sky overhead. Beginning at 11 a.m., guests will have the chance to participate in guided beach walks led by naturalists, peruse educational displays and join in on a variety of activities. Aside from sunscreen and
shades, guests are also encouraged to bring their favorite beach toys. From noon to 2 p.m. hungry sun chasers can enjoy chowder from Ivar’s, clams from Taylor Shellfish Farms and hotdogs courtesy of the Birch Bay Waterslides. Donations of $5 are encouraged and will be used to benefit Friends of Birch Bay State Park. Parking is free all day, so feel free to leave your Discovery Pass at home. To learn more, visit fobbsp.org.
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The effort to install a 1,450-foot sewer line through Lincoln Park and along D Street is just steps away from completion, according to Blaine city staff. Just as they had intended, the project has piqued the interest of nearby property owners. In late February 2016, Blaine City Council voted to approve the sewer extension through Lincoln Park and along D Street in an effort to advance long-awaited development in east Blaine. Currently, three midsize to large development projects by the names Bridges Plat, East Maple Ridge and Grandis Pond sit stagnant in anticipation of proper utility infrastructure. In March, Colacurcio Brothers Construction Inc. took on the task for $250,645 and began digging through Lincoln Park and up through D Street. According to staff with the Blaine public works department, a 15-inch sewer line has been installed and tested. Crews are currently on standby awaiting proper weather to move forward with paving, planting and adding other amenities. Leading up to the project’s completion, likely in late June, city staff are aiming to pave the trail on the north entrance of Lincoln Park and converting a “flat spot in the dirt” into a small parking lot with two to three spaces, said assistant public works director Bill Bullock. Paving will require secondary approval from the Blaine City Council and funding would come from the parks budget, said Blaine public works director Ravyn Whitewolf. Depending on what the city council decides, “We will either pave the parking areas as planned, or do the trail in addition to parking areas,” she said. What sounds like an ordinary public works project to some is a valuable step forward to others, particularly those who are next in line to finance various utility extensions to east Blaine. A whopping 1,400 lots comprise Bridges Plat, East Maple Ridge and Grandis Pond and they’ve been sitting on the books
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After sifting through an application to build a 39-lot subdivision along Drayton Harbor during a public hearing last month, Blaine planning commissioners are preparing to meet once again this week to take a closer look. At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, the Blaine Planning Commission will host a public work session to address a series of questions that arose out the May hearing, which closed on June 5. A regular meeting will follow at 7 p.m. and the commission has the option to approve, deny or continue discussing the application at a later date. The subdivision, called Drayton Reach, received preliminary approval for 90 lots from the city in October 2005. In January 2008, the city authorized the construction of phase one of the project, which comprised 54 lots. The remaining 36 for phase two were never constructed and the prelim-
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since 2010 and 2011. The recent extension reaches up to the Bridges Plat property line and was meant to be a catalyst for the trio of development projects to get started. Ultimately, it’s the responsibility of the property owner to cover the cost of water, sewer or power connections. The project was funded through the city’s wastewater capital fund, which is backed by General Facility Fees imposed on new utility
service connections. Project leads with Bridges Plat also pitched in an estimated 50 percent of the cost to extend 250 feet of the line to the edge of their property, Bullock said. Since its inception, the project has sparked an interest from several nearby property owners, most of whom own vacant land and have yet to even apply for plat approvals from the city, Bullock said. While nothing has been set in stone, Bullock said it’s the type of activity the city was hoping to see out of the project. “I think it is sparking the interest it was in-
tended to spark,” he said. With the majority of the city’s land capacity located in east Blaine, development has the potential to ease the burden of utility costs for existing rate payers and generate much-needed property tax revenue for the city. It’s in the hands of private owners to invest in extending utility connections out into east Blaine. Bullock said he and his staff are waiting in anticipation to see which domino falls first. “We’ve now provided the chicken,” he said. “They need to provide the eggs.”
Hands Across the Border returns June 11 The celebration that melds tradition in the name of peace returns to Blaine this Sunday. Hosted by The International Peace Arch Association (IPAA), Hands Across the Border is slated for Sunday, June 11 at Peace Arch State and Provincial parks. The annual celebration encourages all ages to celebrate peace and participate in a variety of activities scheduled throughout the day. Hands Across the Border dates back to 1937 and caters to Canadian and American scout troops. This year’s event marks the 96th anniversary of the Peace Arch and features live music at 10:15 a.m., a
flag raising at 11 a.m. and a parade at 1:30 p.m., among other things. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in the new Hands Across the Border Camp at Marine Park. Tents and RVs are welcome on a limited basis and donations are accepted to stay at the park, which will be open to campers June 9 to 11. This year, event sponsors were pleased to announce a partnership with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, which stands to advocate for world peace and honor those who lost their lives in nuclear attacks during World War II. Staff with the park have com-
mitted sending 4,000 hand-crafted paper cranes to Hands Across the Border participants as part of the event’s ongoing education program, said Christina Alexander with the IPAA. The cranes represent peace and unity and some will be given away to participants, while others will remain on display at the park. At press time, 175 people had registered to camp while an estimated 1,400 had registered for the event, Alexander said. Registration is required to participate and cannot exceed 2,000 people. To learn more, visit handsacrosstheborder.info.
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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 info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXII, No 50 Circulation: 10,500 copies
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Ceremony dedicates new emergency sirens in Blaine and Birch Bay
s The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management hosted a dedication ceremony for Blaine and Birch Bay’s new set of new All Hazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens. The event took place on June 5 and coincided with a statewide siren test. Pictured, Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo, l., honors Phillips 66 representatives with the Community Services Award.
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The Editor: In the May 25 issue, The Northern Light reported that state senator Doug Ericksen wrote to Governor Inslee that, “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.” Yet it was Ericksen, in 2016, who “was revealed as the force behind a last-minute decision to pull funds from Blaine’s long-awaited interchange improvement to I-5 exit 274.” (The Northern Light, bit. ly/2rmc4kq). But for Ericksen, the interchange could already have been approved and already be in the works. Blaming the governor is the height of hypocrisy. We also won’t forget that: Ericksen took a job in January, 2017, with the EPA in Washington, D.C., which records show he worked at full-time taking the equivalent of an annual salary of $161,900 in his first month there, while also taking his full salary as a state legislator (Bellingham Herald, bit.ly/2mQU2m2). Ericksen also collected nearly $6,000 from the state, claiming a $120 per day state expense allowance between January 9 and April 2 while working for the EPA (Bellingham Herald, bit.ly/2qEbx9z) Ericksen proposed a bill that would allow protesters to be charged with terrorism (Seattle Times, bit.ly/2fmRbwB)
Ericksen, in January, 2017, worked to reverse a state action that expanded protection of 45 acres of aquatic lands at Cherry Point. (Bellingham Herald, bit.ly/2rifEtG) Ericksen was “the biggest beneficiary of lobbyist expense accounts … In the first four months [of 2013], Ericksen had at least 62 occasions where he benefited from free meals, drinks or golf, according to records. That’s about every other day over the first four months of the year...Many of the lobbyists who treated Ericksen represented energy and oil companies…” (Seattle Times, bit.ly/2skhwBQ) We must remember the above and other items, and take the next opportunity to elect someone who doesn’t double dip salaries, take expense money while being wined and dined by lobbyists, and neglect constituents at home while working in Washington, D.C. Charles Kinzer Birch Bay The Editor: I was appalled to see the use of an armored car in a Blaine pot raid that netted the laughable criminality of just four plants over the legal limit. I am a law-abiding citizen, 73 years old, retired, don’t grow, buy, use or sell marijuana but I am strongly against the militarization of our law enforcement agencies and see no reason why the Whatcom County Sheriff’s
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Department should even have an armored car. Big waste of money, big waste of gasoline and totally unnecessary for the protection of deputies or SWAT teams. We’re not talking east LA or the south side of Chicago here, it’s Blaine and I don’t think any of the local pot growers own any bazookas. Holger Jensen Blaine
Correction In the June 1 edition of The Northern Light, we published a story with the headline “Teen dies after apparent drowning at Birch Bay motel.” Citing information provided by North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR), the original version of this story reported that the incident took place at the Driftwood Inn Motel located at 7394 Birch Bay Drive. The address was later corrected by NWFR. According to fire chief William Pernett, the incident took place at a private residence at 7398 Birch Bay Drive. 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.
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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.
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BSD superintendent talks about chronic absence from school B y R o n a l d C . S pa n j e r , Blaine School District superintendent
Over the past year across the state of Washington, we have seen more attention given to the problem of excessive student absence from school, which is a growing trend. Last fall, the state legislature instituted more stringent direction to school districts for addressing student absence. The law was further updated by the state legislature in preparation for the 2017-18 school year. Over the past three months, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has provided school districts a set of analytical tools that enable a closer look at student attendance
patterns. As newly prescribed by the state legislature, the definition of “chronic absence” is missing greater than 10 percent, unexcused or excused, of the total school days available. In the Blaine school district, through the month of March, nearly 20 percent of students overall fell into the category of “chronic absent.” Our experience appears to be relatively consistent with attendance trends, or averages, across the state of Washington. As would be expected, these numbers are more heavily weighted in high school, yet all levels of the system need to address the challenge of reducing student absenteeism. As the Blaine school district intensifies efforts to assure that students attend school on a more
consistent basis, we will be en- tain a high school diploma. Comgaging with the community. “At- munity members are encouraged tendance Works” is a newly avail- to get engaged and consider able, viable and heavily promoted who in your own circles might help reinforce the resource program significance of this for school staff, issue. parents and comPlease watch munities aimed at for information, acknowledging that through this colthe greatest gains umn, about how in addressing this you can get directly issue have been reinvolved in this imalized through colportant initiative. It lective expectations is imperative that and efforts across we work towards the community. achieving measurThe implications able progress with of student absence s Ronald C. Spanjer. this issue. Our stufrom school can be quite dramatic in terms of aca- dents need to attend school more demic performance and, for many consistently. We can collectivestudents, significantly impacts ly do more to assure that this their ability to successfully ob- goal is realized.
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saster preparedness, fire safety, triage, search and rescue, disaster psychology and more before they participate in the emergency response simulation. “People who go through CERT training have a better understanding of the potential threats to their home, workplace and community and can take the right steps to lessen the effects of these hazards on themselves, their homes or workplace,” reads the program description. “If a disaster happens that overwhelms local response capability, CERT members can apply the training learned in the classroom and during exercises to give critical support to their family, loved ones, neighbors or associates in their immediate area until help arrives.” The program started in 1999
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Sports Coach Bacon retires after 30 years in school district By Oliver Lazenby Carey Bacon, Blaine school district librarian, cross country and track and field head coach, is retiring after 30 years working for the district. Bacon was the head cross country coach for 18 years. He started assisting with the track team that same year and became the head coach five years ago. He also coached middle school baseball his first three years in the district. “I will absolutely miss working with high school student-athletes and my fellow coaches,” he said. “It’s been mostly a joy to coach and I constantly marvel at how athletes develop and mature.” Bacon said his highlights as a coach include working with
the cross country team in 2009, when the girls won the state championship and the boys came in second. But seeing individual athletes reach goals and breaking school records was on par with that experience. “It is a thrill to be a part of someone’s dream and then see it actualized,” he said. Bacon is hopeful that a new face with energy can boost numbers for Blaine’s cross country and track teams. Cross country in particular has had a low turnout in recent years. “I do think what it will take to get more numbers is someone who will spend lots of quality time with kids in younger grades and during the off-season, especially in the summer,” he said.
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Anderson said. “We can’t thank them enough.” Hiring could be a challenge for the district. Some of the outgoing positions are in especially high demand and may require creativity to fill, Anderson said. The stock market may be a factor in the wave of retirements. Retirement accounts dwindled during the recession, and the stock market didn’t reach pre-recession highs until 2013. Since then, it has gone steadily up. “People stopped retiring in 2008. They really did,” Anderson said. “Finally we had a couple good years and now they’re saying, ‘OK, I’ve not only got it back but I’ve added it.’ That’s my theory on why people are retiring.”
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June 23 isn’t just the last day of school for Blaine school district students; it’s also the last day for a big class of retiring district staff. So far, district human resources supervisor Christine Anderson knows of seven district staff members who plan to make this year their last. Five are teachers or have teaching certificates and two are support staff. “This is a big year for retiring,” she said. In 2016, only one teacher and three staff members total retired. The year before that six people retired but only two teachers. The retiring staff members are: Carey Bacon, middle school and high school librarian and
coach (30 years with the district). John Andy Harmening, middle school and high school choral teacher (28 years). Muriel Ridnour, high school special education teacher (28 years). John Selinger, district school psychologist (21 years). Kathy Swindler, 5th grade teacher (35 years). Nancy DePauw, high school paraprofessional educator (31 years). Maria Slack, high school paraprofessional educator (17 years). Combined, the outgoing staff members spent a total of 190 years with the district. “They are just amazing people. They have devoted their lives to the children in our community,”
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Fresh & Local Season nears for U-Pick berry harvest in Whatcom County Whatcom County is on the cusp of berry season and several farms around town are just weeks away from opening U-Pick harvesting to the public. Here’s a list of locations nearby that offer the summertime activity: Barbie’s Berries: 7655 Melody Lane in Ferndale. They offer U-Pick strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Visit barbiesberries.com or call 360/384-1260 for more information. Bellingham Country Gardens: 2838 E. Kelly Road, a half mile west of the Mount Baker Highway. They offer U-Pick vegetables, flowers, strawberries and raspberries. Visit facebook. com/bellinghamcountrygardens or call 360/223-3724 for more information. Breckenridge Blueberries: 3595 Breckenridge Road in Everson. They offer U-Pick blueberries. Visit breckenridgeblueberries.com or call 360/220-4102 for more information. Boxx Berry Farm: 6211 Northwest Road in Ferndale. Visit boxxberryfarm.com or email boxxberryfarm@gmail.com for more information. Cleaarian Berry Farm: 5455 Allison Road in Bellingham. They offer U-Pick blueberries. Call 360/592-5106 for more
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Active S eniors Three ways seniors can protect their vision While you may take healthy eyes for granted, it’s important to know that as you age, you become more susceptible to conditions that can impair your vision. The effects of vision loss can be devastating, harming one’s quality of life and independence. Fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take to see better and help keep eyes healthy. 1. An annual ophthalmology appointment. Regular ophthalmological exams are critical, especially for seniors. Even if you think your vision is unchanged, it’s important to make an appointment annually. A thorough eye exam not only assesses prescription updates, it includes a range of tests looking for signs of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Catching these issues early means earlier intervention and a greater chance at preserving your vision. 2. Monitor and treat macular degeneration. Over 15 million Americans have macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive disease which can lead to severe central vision blind spots in
both eyes. In the most advanced form, End-Stage AMD, it becomes difficult or impossible to recognize faces, read, watch TV or complete tasks requiring detailed vision. However, new advances are helping those living with macular degeneration. Some treatments use a peasized telescope implant. Implanted in one eye only, the FDA-approved and Medicare-eligible device is proven to restore vision and improve quality of life those 65 and older. The other eye remains “as-is,” to maintain the patient’s peripheral vision, because some is lost in the operated eye after the out-patient surgery. “Remarkably, within a few weeks after the telescope implant surgery, my mom was able read her newspapers from front to back, every little thing. Thankfully, she is also back to knitting and together we are watching English football on the weekends,” said Jennifer Rowe of North Carolina. After surgery, people work with a low vision therapist to learn how to use their new vision, practicing looking at things that are sta-
tionary or moving. As with any medical intervention, potential risks and complications exist with the telescope implant and individual results may vary. 3. Eat right. Certain nutrients have been identified as good for
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Thursday, June 8: Chinese barbeque pork, fried rice, veggie egg roll, mandarin oranges and a fortune cookie. Friday, June 9: Chicken cordon bleu, baked yam, Caribbean veggies, spinach salad and carrot cake. Monday, June 12: Barbeque chicken, potatoes Colcannon, sautéed zucchini and pudding. Tuesday, June 13: Turkey and cranberry, mashed potatoes and gravy, Brussels sprouts, roll and berry crisp. Wednesday, June 14: Pub-style fish, potato wedges, pineapple coleslaw, Nantucket veggies and grapes. Thursday, June 15: Father’s Day Lunch; cheeseburgers, baked beans, coleslaw, watermelon and strawberry shortcake. Friday, June 16: Taco salad, cornbread and orange wedges. Monday, June 19: Sweet and sour meatballs over rice, baby carrots, garden salad and fruit. Tuesday, June 20: Reuben-style chicken, potato medley, roasted veggie, garden salad and fresh fruit. Wednesday, June 21: Cabbage rolls, scalloped potatoes, green beans, garden salad and fruit. Thursday, June 22: Ham and pineapple, mashed potatoes and gravy, Caribbean veggies, garden salad and fruit. Friday, June 23: Beef stew with garden vegetables, garden salad, Continued on next page
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they get downtown for the parade. When driving by the senior center, you may have noticed some young people working on our grass. It’s getting to be bocce ball season and our team thought it would be a good idea to get our grass in good shape so we can beat the socks off of our competition. George Kaas, the horticulture instructor at Blaine High School, indicated that he would be willing to take on the project of reconditioning the turf where senior center members hold bocce ball practice a couple of times a week.
Who knew there was so much to do to renovate a lawn to bring it up to the requirements of sports turf? The students in Mr. Kaas’ horticulture class started with aerating the soil and removing weeds. Then they will top-dress the soil, level the ground, fertilize and reseed the entire area. Of course, that means it will be better for picnics, any outdoor events and a place to play for the members of the Boys & Girls Club next door in addition to bocce ball practice. Thank you Mr. Kaas and thank you to the entire horticulture class for taking on this project. You are
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B y L o rr i e C o n ya c It’s not too late! If you’re a Blaine Senior Center member, you still have a day or so to vote for your new board of directors. Voting closes at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 9. As long as you’re thinking about the senior center, don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12. It’s only open to paying members. We’ll have a guest speaker from the city of Blaine to bring you up to date on plans for improving the parking lot entrance. You will also be in-
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troduced to your new board of directors and officers. Today, I looked at the calendar and almost fainted. How in the heck did it get this close to the Fourth of July without me noticing? I hope you’re all having a fun summer. This will be my last chance to entice you to enjoy Blaine’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Start your day with a yummy breakfast at the senior center; bring the kids and grandkids and fill them up with a healthy breakfast and then maybe they won’t want so much cotton candy when
The maximum occlusal force of a traditional denture wearer ranges from 5 to 50 lbs. Patients with an implant-supported fixed prosthesis may increase their maximum bite force by 85 percent within two months after the completion of treatment. After three years, the mean force may reach more
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Blaine High School Evening of the Arts Awards 2017 Concert Band Teacher: Bob Gray Inspirational Award: Gloria Schumacher Director’s Award: Dylan Peat Wind Ensemble Outstanding Soloist: Timothy Schrader Inspirational Award: Logan Nelson Director’s Award: Monika Kelly Director’s Award: Logan Nelson Jazz Band Teacher: Dwayne Cole Jazz Band Resuscitation Award/ Senior Leadership; awarded to students who made it a priority early in the morning to make sure the band continues when there was no director to fill the position for: Logan Nelson and Monika Kelly Outstanding Attendance; awarded to students who are always on time for rehearsals, if not 15 minutes early, and present for every concert: Liam Lyons and Xavier Felmley Participation Award; awarded to one family of students who made up a quarter of the band:
Elijah Aosved, Marni Aosved and Ingrid Aosved. Most Inspirational Award(s), as voted by the band member: Anthony Persse and Kaelar Robins Director’s Choice Award: Jillian Templeton General Art Show Teacher: Brian Smith Still Life/Pen and Ink: 1. Ariel Kuramato, “Dagged;” 2. Kennedy Fucs, “Death and Dimension;” 3. Tristan Hughes, “Old.” Still Life/Graphite: 1. Elaine Kim, “The Cats Meow;” 2. Quila Welch, “Untitled;” 3. Jocelyn Hicks, “Gray.” Still Life/Charcoal and Pastel: 1. Tristan Hughes, “Purple Still;” 2. Kiki Norwich, “Values with Charcoal;” 3. Elaine Kim, “Monochrome.” Portraiture/Charcoal and Pastel: 1. Elaine Kim, “Messy;” 2. Lauren Kordas, “Mirror Image;” 3. Quila Welch, “Allysa.” Painting: 1. Lauren Kordas, “Sunrise at Stuart Farm;” 2. Jacky Mendoza, “Cherishing Myself;” 3. Tia Mitchell, “Better in.” Figure Study: 1. Solomon
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s Guests at Evening of the Arts peruse a display of handmade ceramics. Welch, “Untitled;” 2. Emy Ramey, “Everything;” 3. Daisy Dehnky, “Tangerine.” Ceramic/Pinch Pot: 1. Sherry Agnello, “Untitled;” 2. Claire Cooper, “Pinch Bowl;” 3. Violet Rosemary, “Gypsy Pirate.” Ceramic/Masks: 1. Gypsy Pirate, “Henry;” 2. Isaac Avena, “Sacred Fears;” 3. Jacky Mendoza, “Awaken my Love.” Ceramic/Trivet or Tray: 1. Kiera Piccini, “Stripes;” 2. Katie Rubac, “’Pair;’” 3. Tristan Hughes, “Lok’tar Ogar.” Ceramic Hand Building Slab: 1. Jacqueline Mendoza, “Mother Hen;” 2. Daphne Rojas, “Duck;” 3. Tia Mitchell, “Jellyfish Night.” Ceramic/Hand Building Coil: 1. Kiki Norwich, “Untitled;” 2. Cody Goucher, “Under the Sea;” 3. Adriane Magana, “Everlasting.” Pottery Wheel: 1. Adriane Magana, “Dark Star;” 2. Julia Kovtun, “Curiosity;” 3. Mason Otterson, “Burnt Blue.” Glazing: 1. Allie Shattuck, “Midnight Drink;” 2. Lauren Kordas, “All Together;” 3. Emy Ramey, “Pyroe Garnett.”
Raku: 1. Destiny Franks, “Burnt Steel;” 2. Daphne Rojas, “Surprise;” 3. Clara Cannon, “Foxy.” Juror’s Choice: Patty Ripley; Sierra Boucher, “Landscapes;” Michelle Peterson; Lauren Kordas, “Sunrise at Stuart Farm;” Tony Gonzalez; Solomon Welch, “Untitled;” Debbie Haggman; Lauren Kordas, “Portrait Study.” Senior Displays (Jurors Vote): 1. Lauren Kordas; 2. Tia Mitchell; and 3. Allie Shattuck. Best of Show; Jurors Vote: Lauren Kordas, “Simplicity.” Superintendent’s Choice: Elaine Kim, “Life and Path.” Principal’s Choice: Jazmine Minjarez, “Spring Sorrows.” Teacher’s Choice: Kyrsten Morrow, “Family Portrait.” Blaine Fine Arts Association: Emma Welter, “A Boy.” Most Inspirational; Student Vote: Lauren Kordas Theater Teacher: Shari Akers “Seussical The Musical” was nominated for Outstanding Lobby Display, and granted an honorable mention from the Seattle 5th
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Avenue Theater for Oustanding Costume Design. Theater Arts “Letter” Reciepients: Fourth Year Letter: Madisen Froneberger Third Year Letter: Kaelar Robins Second Year Letter: Madison Senger; Corwin Simpson; Jacob Lehn; Jaelin Madden; Jevan Wilskey; and Katie Morris First Year Letter: Gabrielle Billesbach; Alliyah Myers; Kitira Mouw; Payton Ives; Renee Scheib; and Sophia Truglas. Chamber Choir Teacher: Andy Harmening Outstanding Male Soloist: Tristan Ceranova Outstanding Female Soloist: Madison Senger Most Inspirational: Madisen Froneberger Director’s Award: Madisen Froneberger Outstanding Male Singer: Darien Kieszkowski-Plowman Outstanding Female Soloist: Mackenzie Monogue Most Inspirational: Jessi Thorne Director’s Award: Alyssa Bernd
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9152 Aerie Ln 8832 Goshawk Rd. 8849 Goldeneye Ln. 9134 Gleneagle Dr. #14 9431 Turnstone Lane #3 9438 Turnstone Lane #25 4209 Saltspring Dr. $1,100,000 Luxurious 4-BD, $585,000 Semiahmoo’s lush $799,000 One of a kind, ex- $499,000 Absolutely stun- $1,150,000 Shore gated wa- $825,000 Great Northwest $549,900 100’ of private dock
3.25-BA dream condo accentuates high-end beauty, boasting majestic Baker views. Entertaining, open main level offers sweeping views from White Rock to Baker. Granite counters, slate tile floors, towering vaulted ceilings, straight grain fir cabinets, spectacular theater, game room, & more. Main level master suite w/ picturesque views.
18th fairway! A chipshot to the Clubhouse. Expansive entry foyer. Vaulted great room w/ window wall overlooking the fairway. Spacious master enjoys the same outlook. Recent updates include a barn door to new master bath. Generous walk in closet. Two guest rooms, recently updated guest bath with fully tiled walk in shower.
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architecture by top designers, master craftsmen and community partners. New artisan quality construction, high-end appliances, fixtures & appointments throughout; quartz countertops. Minutes to U.S./Canada Border. Exit 270 W on Birch Bay Lynden, R on Harborview, L on Lincoln RD., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on right.
fronting on the canal at Sandy Point. West facing location with great access to the San Juan’s. Double lot-extra room for all your toys in this comfortable, well-built home that captures the views. Floating balcony from second story master spans the length of the house! Main floor kitchen is open to great room with easy access to deck & dock.
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8011 Makah Road 8075 Harborview #203 6939 Holeman Ave. 4817 Outrigger Loop 5911 Shannon Ave. 4585 Wynn Rd. 4537 Fremont St. $329,000 Salt water & moun- $225,000 Spectacular view $500,000 One-of-a-kind wa- $323,000 3-BD, 2.5-BA home $399,000 Country living in the $399,000 Beautiful tree lined $389,000 Beautifully main-
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from this 1 level second floor unit of the Sands Condominiums in the heart of Birch Bay. 1-BD, 1-BA features maple cabinets, bamboo flooring, stainless appliances, natural gas fireplace and great room concept. View deck with storage room, elevator, plenty of parking. Walking distance to all of Birch Bay popular spots, minutes to I-5 & Canada.
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with beautiful pond out the back yard in the green space. You will be mesmerized by wildlife galore while sitting in your back yard. This home is immaculate and in move in condition with beautiful hardwood floors, large bedrooms, functional kitchen, oversized garage and traditional wrap around deck. Only minutes from the beach, clam digging.
City. Pride of ownership shines in this better than new, 3-BD, 2-BA 1904 SF on huge 21,780 SF lot w/ mature evergreens & year-round stream. Beautiful open plan w/ vaulted ceilings, gorgeous engineered flooring, granite, ss, gourmet island kit, vessel sinks, sweet den/office. Spacious master retreat & generous bdrms, walk-in closets.
driveway to peaceful, serene setting on 2.4 acres. Incredible opportunity to own a private piece of paradise only 5 minutes from Bellingham. New kitchen w/stainless steel appliances. Elegant dining rm, mstr suite loft, gorgeous living rm w/sweeping views. New windows, insulation & new pump in well house. Radiant heat & natural gas furnace.
tained split level on gorgeous serene lot surrounded by nature. Turn key condition & ready to move in. Short walk from Lake Whatcom & just steps to Geneva Elementary. Fantastic open floor plan with large windows letting in plenty of natural light & newer deck & patio overlooking the sprawling back yard. Minutes to everything you could ever want.
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City looking for pet waste station volunteers sponsor the stations; volunteers will pay $14 a month for garbage The path to cleaning up Semi- service and replenish bags when ahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor they run out. In return, they’ll get is littered with dog poop – literal- a plaque with their names on the ly. It’s hard to walk the path along stations, Hirsch said. The city is hosting a meeting at Cain Creek behind Edaleen Dairy without spotting a few dog turds, 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14 at and Julie Hirsch, a consultant for the Blaine Public Library to prothe city of Blaine’s Drayton Har- vide more information about the bor/Semiahmoo Bay Water Qual- plan and gauge interest in the staity Enhancement project, says tion adoption program. “It’s not a really big committhat’s a problem. A 2008 study by Washington ment for businesses that serve pet State Department of Ecology owners or businesses that have a found that Cain Creek requires as presence in Blaine,” Hirsch said. much as a 95 percent reduction “Being able to partner with community is a way in fecal bacteria to to do some edumeet water quality What: Learn more cational outreach standards. about the City of Blaine and it’s also is a Dog poop Adopt-A-Pet Waste model that has along the creek is Station Initiative worked in Bellinglow-hanging fruit When: Blaine Public ham.” in that effort, and Library The city would the city is working Where: 6 p.m. on buy and install on a plan to pick Wednesday, June 14 the stations with that fruit. Blaine money from a currently has three Department of pet waste stations – poop bag dispensers, basically Ecology grant. If the program – in the Cain Creek watershed, can find volunteers, the stations and plans to install 12 more near could be installed this summer, Hirsch said. downtown Blaine. Blaine currently has three pet But before they can be installed, the city needs volunteers who will waste stations – one near Edaleen maintain those stations. Its look- Dairy, one near the skate park and ing for people or businesses to one at Skallman Park. Most of the
By Oliver Lazenby
November 15, 1964 – May 30, 2017 Beloved wife, sister and friend. Sheila was predeceased by her father, Billy Waymon Rodgers and her mother Justine Raenette Moots. Survived by her husband Jeff Smith, brother Bill (Marla) Rodgers, sister Cherie Christensen, brother Steve Rodgers (Monica Bruland) and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on June 25 at 1 p.m. at the Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Find the full obituary and share your memories at www.molesfarewelltributes.com.
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pet waste stations are planned for locations along Cain Creek, but a few will be in Semiahmoo and a few nearer the shore of Semiahmoo and Drayton Harbors. They would be built in four phases, Hirsch said. A single gram of dog poop contains an estimated 23 million fecal coliform bacteria, and other harmful pathogens including E.coli, giardia, salmonella and a variety of worms, according to a study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
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1-story plus basement house with 4,832 s.f., 3 BR, 3 BA, built in 2016, .23 acres land; territorial views.
8775 Clubhouse Point Drive, Blaine
$799,000
1-story house with 2,113 s.f., 3 BR, 2 BA, built in 1993, 624 s.f. attached garage, 1,060 s.f. deck, .28 acres land, waterfront, beach access, 50 foot dock; marine views.
5563 Coquitlam Drive, Blaine
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2-story house with 2,680 s.f., 2 BR, 2 BA, plus bonus room, built in 2001, 615 s.f. patio, 1,154 s.f. attached garage with shop, beach access, .36 acres wooded land.
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HIGHER END HOMES 1-and a half story house with 2,735 s.f., 3 BR, 3 BA, plus bonus room, built in 2001, 846 s.f. attached garage, .37 acres land; territorial view.
OBITUARIES Sheila Elaine Rodgers
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August 28, 1964 – May 22, 2017 Susan L. Martinez, 52, of Blaine, passed away May 22, 2017 from pancreatic cancer. She was born in Bellingham on August 28, 1964 to James E. Hicks and Linda S. Seholm. She graduated from Meridian High in 1982 and BTC in 1997. On September 19, 1998 Susan married the love of her life, Catarino Martinez. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching her grandchildrens’ events, listening to rock music, and playing the slots at the casino. Susan had a very generous heart, she was always putting others needs first. She had a wonderful sense of humor, strong feisty spirit and protective nature. She had worked for Dean Foods, Barlean’s Organic Oils, and more recently co-owned and operated the Snow Shack in Birch Bay with a close friend. Susan is survived by her husband of 19 years Catarino Martinez; daughter Natasha Martinez (Drew Trepanier) of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Hailey, Cloverlyn, and Olyn of Bellingham; father Jim Hicks of Bellingham; brother Dan Soderberg of Bellingham; sister Kristy (Ken) Meck of Ferndale; and her loving nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. Susan was preceded in death by her mother Linda Seholm and son Brandon Martinez. In lieu of a funeral, Susan chose to have a party to celebrate her life with family and friends prior to her passing. She was extremely grateful to have this time with her loved ones. Please sign the Book of Memories, light a candle and leave your condolences for the family at www.JernsFH.com
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August 24, 2002 – May 30, 2017 Our sweet, gentle angel in heaven, Autumn left us on Tuesday, May 30. Autumn was a freshman at H.M. Jackson High School in Everett/Millcreek, WA. She and her family lived in the Blaine/Birch Bay area from 2009 to 2011. She is survived by her parents Jeff and Elicia Hanson, brother Mason, sister Peyton, grandparents Jeff and Pam Hanson, and Alan and Karen Denmark plus special aunts and uncles Nickee and Ray Oaks, Michael and Bonnie Giles, Britton Hanson, and Anthony Denmark (who passed in 2011 and welcomed her in heaven). A celebration of life will be 2 p.m. on Friday June 9 at the Mt. View Community Church 12033 Seattle Hill Rd., Snohomish, WA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Seattle Children’s Hospital neurology department.
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Police Reports May 25, 9:32 p.m.: Employees at a business called police to report a possibly impaired driver downtown. Officers found the suspect passed out at the wheel of his parked, running vehicle in the 400 block of Peace Portal. After an investigation the former motorist was arrested for DUI/Physical Control and booked into jail. His vehicle was impounded. May 28, 3:45 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of vehicle parked with its driver’s door was open and a person inside laying across the front seat. Officers arrived and found the motorist alive and well. She was busily trying to extract the ignition key she had accidentally broken while retrieving a sign from the roadside, leaving her stranded. She had already called a tow truck, and officers helped her move to a safer location in the meantime. May 30, 11:09 p.m.: A resident called Blaine Police after seeing a person try to open the door at the side of his house on 6th Street. The door lock held and the suspect fled on his bicycle. Police searched the area but did not locate the man. May 31, 6:40 p.m.: While checking on a 911 hang-up call, police contacted a man walking in the area. He claimed that he did not need assistance, but that turned out to be incorrect.
The gentleman was actually in need of transportation, as he was wanted on three warrants issued by two different courts. An officer corrected the error and provided him a ride to jail. June 1, 12:40 p.m.: Officers received a request to visit with a child who is having a hard time at school while Dad is working out of the area for several months. An officer met with the youngster and spent some commiserating and trying to bolster the kid’s spirits. June 1, 2:01 p.m.: Police were dispatched to an afternoon disturbance in progress near a residence. Officers arrived to find several people in the process of moving out of a house. There had been some kind of disagreement but no one wanted to call it an argument, and there was no evidence of a crime other than the public disturbance. The group agreed to process its physical and emotional baggage with less drama. June 2, 3:51 p.m.: A distraught couple called dispatch when they learned that their teenaged daughter had gotten in to a car with a stranger in a store parking lot about an hour earlier had not been seen or heard from since. Officers responded to their residence to investigate. The daughter arrived safely home in the strang-
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5. False start? 6. Loss of bodily movements 7. Arid 8. Golf ball support 9. Elected member of a council 10. Commanded 11. Long, long time 12. Home, informally 15. Type of saddle for women 17. Slog 22. Grassland 23. Liquid left after churning cream 24. Claw 25. Character 26. Surrounding and blockading a fortress 27. “The Nutcracker” lead 28. He took two tablets 29. Cheerless 30. Ancient symbols marking a questionable passage 31. Headquarters of a Chinese government official 33. Angler’s basket 36. Sporty 42. Jail, slangily 43. More artful 44. Song and dance, e.g. 46. “La vita nuova” poet 47. “Beat it!” 48. Prince of Wales, e.g. 49. Bluster 50. Become unhinged 51. Delhi dress 52. “Guilty,” e.g. 53. “Ah, me!” 56. Victorian, for one 57. Good, in the ‘hood
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er’s car a few minutes later. Everything turned out to be OK. June 2, 10:33 p.m.: Concerned neighborhood parents called police to report an unusual number of rowdy teenagers in and around Salishan Park and the adjacent neighborhood late in to the evening. More police presence in the area was requested in the hours between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. to keep the peace, and keep the kids out of trouble. June 5, 6:29 a.m.: Police responded to a residence on Cedar Street to a report of a burglary and related vehicle theft. Someone had entered the victim’s home without his permission, stole his wallet and car keys, then drove off in his 2012 blue four-door Hyundai. An officer responded to the scene to investigate. The car was located parked abandoned a few blocks away. Investigation continues. June 5, 7:40 p.m.: Dispatch reported a patron at a hotel had called to say she wanted to go to the hospital because she was thinking of hurting herself. Officers arrived and stayed with the person until the fire department arrived to transport her to the hospital for a voluntary mental health evaluation. 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 June 9–June 15 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 9 12:08 am 6.3 4:48 am 8.4
12:15 pm -0.9 7:51 pm 9.2
Sa 10 12:56 am 6.5 5:18 am 8.1
12:47 pm -1.0 8:29 pm 9.4
Su 11 1:42 am 6.5 5:48 am 7.8
1:19 pm -1.0 9:05 pm 9.5
Mo 12 2:30 am 6.5 6:18 am 7.5
1:53 pm -0.8 9:41 pm 9.5
Tu 13 3:20 am 6.4 6:50 am 7.1
2:27 pm -0.5 10:17 pm 9.5
We 14 4:16 am 6.2 7:28 am 6.7
3:03 pm -0.1 10:53 pm 9.5
Th 15 5:12 am 5.7 8:20 am 6.2
3:41 pm 0.6 11:27 pm 9.5
Weather Precipitation: During the period of May 30 to June 5, 0.27 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 17.57 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 71.8°F on May 28 with a low of 48.3°F on May 25. Average high was 68.4°F and average low was 51.6°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Summer Reading for All Ages: June 1–August 31, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Pick up your Bingo card and start reading. Kids and teens set their own goals to earn their own free book of choice. Adults can win cool reading related prizes. Info: 305-3637. Semiahmoo Women’s Club Luncheon: Thursday, June 8, 11:15 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Presentation by the new owners of Village Books. Showcase artist: Pat James, jewelry. Kentucky Derby theme. Buffet lunch $25. RSVP by 5 p.m. on June 5 to B.J. Windrum, 817/600-4192 or young.drum@hotmail.com. Open to women from all communities. Info: semiahmoowomensclub.org. Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, June 8, 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 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Snap Circuits: Friday, June 9, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Use Snap Circuits to explore electronics. Build 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. Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band: Friday–Saturday, June 9–10, Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. Special guest Friday night “The Trio” vocal combo and Steve Clark with the Lighthouse Mission on Saturday. $10 at the door. Old-Time Gospel Music Matinee, Saturday, June 10, 3 p.m., $5 at the door. Kids under 12 free. Info: 366-3321. Orcas in the Salish Sea: Friday, June 9, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park, Wildlife Theater. Victoria Souze of Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network will give a presentation on the marine mammals of the Salish Sea. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Deming Logging Show: June 10–11, off Mt. Baker Highway. Thirty-one events, food, camping and more. Tickets $7, kids and seniors $4, Info: demingloggingshow.com. Check Engine Light Demystified: Saturday June 10, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to read, understand and discover the correct repair options when that dreaded “Check Engine” light appears. With Heino Sunter. Program is a repeat of the Wednesday program. Info: 305-3637. Beach Walk and Low Tide Critter Search: Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m., Birch Bay State Park - BP Heron Center. See marine life at a minus 1.3’ tide with a guided beach walk. Learn what lies beneath those rocks on the shore. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. 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 noon–2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Free parking. English Conversation Class: Saturday, June 10, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners are welcome. No signup needed. Free. Info: 305-3637. 4H Breakfast: Sunday, June 11, 8 a.m.–noon, Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. Pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, ham, and beverages. Cost: $6 adults, $3 kids 5–12, under 5 free. 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. Whatcom Wedding Tour: Sunday, June 11, Whatcom County wedding venues. Experience a variety of venues and vendors on this self-guided tour. Tickets $10/person. Info: whatcomweddingprofessionals.com. Bellingham National Juried Art Exhibition Tour: Sunday, June 11, 1 p.m., Lightcatcher building, Whatcom Museum, Bellingham. Exhibition juror will give a tour of the exhibition. Info: whatcommuseum.org. LEGO Club: Monday, June 12, 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. Travel to Indonesia with Lawrence Pang: Monday, June 12, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Enjoy a virtual Indonesian tour of Medan, Jakarta, Bali and Komodo Island. Info: 305-3637. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, June 13, 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. For ages K–12, and parents too! Info: 305-3637. Garden Art Show: Friday and Saturday, June 16–17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 354 N. Harvey Road. Info: 332-1093. Books and Bites: Friday, June 16, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Discussing The Wind is Not a River by Brian Payton. Pick up your copy at the library today. Info: 305-3637. Puppy Rescue Mission Festival Fundraiser: Saturday, June 17, 2–7:30 p.m., American Kitchen at Peace Arch State Park. Silent and live auctions, barbecue, beer garden, pet vendors, prizes. Tickets $15 at Bow Wow and Woofs in Birch Bay Square. Info: 332-3647. Father’s Day on the Farm: Sunday, June 18, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Bellewood Farms, 6140 Guide Meridian. Car show, live music, barbecue and more. Info: bellewoodfarms.com.
Ongoing AA Meetings: Monday/Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Peer to Peer Grief Support: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Baptist Church high school room, 2480 W. Badger Road, Custer. Info: 360/350-8089. Al-Anon: Wednesday, 1–2 p.m., Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison, Blaine. Info: 332-6062. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Whatcom County Sheriff’s Reports: May 26-28 May 26, 5:12 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle
May 27, 1:01 a.m.: Domestic verbal on
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May 27, 12:48 p.m.: Traffic hazard on
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Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
May 27, 9:14 a.m.: Vandalism cold call
Birch Bay Drive and Morrison Avenue.
May 28, 12:13 a.m.: Traffic stop on Sea-
May 26, 8:03 a.m.: Vandalism cold call
May 27, 2:02 a.m.: Trouble with guest
on Pine Tree Lane.
May 27, 3:21 p.m.: 911 hang-up on
links Drive and Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
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Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Portal Way. Blaine man, 37, arrested for driving under the influence. May 26, 12:43 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Birch Bay Drive. May 26, 1:21 p.m.: Trespass on Sunset Drive.
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May 26, 2:10 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Cottonwood Court. May 26, 2:56 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 26, 4:59 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Alderson Road. May 26, 10:49 p.m.: Party on Camas
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55th Annual June 10 & 11, 2017 s Len Saunders is illegal, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials can deny access to Canadians who admit to using it – often, they get a lifetime ban. When that happens, they often find Saunders. Saunders can’t reverse the ban, but he can file a waiver for his clients that allow them to visit the U.S. The waivers are temporary and usually expire after one to five years. There’s a $585 filing charge just to apply for the waiver, on top of Saunders’ legal fees. Since they are temporary, those banned from the U.S. often become Saunders’ clients for life, he said. Since Washington is the first border state to legalize marijuana, and the state’s busiest crossing is in Blaine, Saunders got early and frequent experience with the issue. He now gets one or two calls a week from Canadians who were denied entry at the border. “Until recently, I’ve been the only immigration attorney in Blaine. So when someone has a problem and they Google search, my name comes up,” Saunders said. Saunders has secured hundreds of waivers for his clients. Until recently every waiver application for people barred for admitting to marijuana use had been granted. That changed this year, on April 20, when a client’s waiver application was rejected for the first time in Saunders’ career. “I’m hoping that’s not a sign of things to come, but it could be,” Saunders said.
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