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Repair or vacate – Droves attend Hands Across the Border at Peace Arch Park city issues orders B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e
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s Hundreds attended the annual Hands Across the Border on June 11. The event was hosted by The International Peace Arch Association. This year’s event marked the 96th anniversary of the Peace Arch. See more on page 18.
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Blaine City Council approves interlocal jail agreement B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e It’s been four years since a county task force called the need to replace the Whatcom County Jail “critical,” due to overcrowding and unsafe conditions. One failed sales tax measure later, the county has a new plan on the table, and cities from Blaine to Bellingham are being asked to help fund it. On June 12, Blaine City Council voted unanimously to approve an Interlocal Jail Facility Financing and Use Agreement
between Whatcom County and all cities within its jurisdiction. Lynden, Sumas and Ferndale city councils have also approved the agreement, said Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht. The agreement was approved by the Whatcom County Council on May 30 in a 4–3 vote, with Ken Mann, Barry Buchanan and Todd Donovan voting no. It allows the county to place a sales tax measure on the general election ballot to fund a new jail facility on LaBounty Road in Ferndale.
Local dog boutique hosts fundraiser for Puppy Rescue Mission B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e In an effort to improve the lives of veterans across the nation, owners of Birch Bay dog boutique Bow Wow & Woofs are hosting a fundraiser to support Puppy Rescue Mission, a charity dedicated to rescuing and re-homing stray dogs of war. Bow Wow & Woofs’ second annual Barbeque and Yappy Hour will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 17 at Peace Arch Park. All proceeds will go to the Puppy Rescue Mission.
Anna Cannan, a wife of an Afghanistan veteran, founded Puppy Rescue Mission in 2011 in an effort to reconnect service members with the dogs of war they bond with overseas. Military “battle buddies,” as the dogs are often called, help to improve life on the battlefield. Often, for service men and women, it’s hard to leave their partner behind. “The service members save these dogs from a short life filled with dog fighting and other abuse, and in return, these dogs fill an emotional need for a sense of home
and normalcy,” according to a statement released on behalf of the organization. “Simply put, these ‘battle buddies’ make our service members’ lives better while serving our country.” Bow Wow & Woofs owner Heather Campbell was first introduced to the organization in 2016, when a serviceman by the name of Eric visited the shop with his dogs, Kumar and Toast. According to Campbell, Eric met Kumar while he was (See Fundraiser, page 4)
If approved by county voters, the sales tax would increase by .2 percent and would be used to fund the project’s construction debt services. The new jail would house 440 inmates and include 36 medical and behavioral health facility beds, according to an early draft. Each city would retain a portion of the sales tax revenue to address public safety needs, including per diem expenses for city inmates, which in Blaine is currently paid (See Jail, page 5)
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Owners of three downtown buildings have been given orders to repair as a result of the city’s recent mandate to demolish the former Costa Azul restaurant. In May, the city issued an order to demolish the building, located at 665 Peace Portal Drive, after finding it pest-ridden, structurally unsound and in decay. Since then, city staff say they’ve yet to hear from Seattle-based owner Guenter Mannhalt, who was required to submit a demolition permit application by June 4. Due to its dilapidated condition, the building, as well as neighboring Blaine Bouquets at 633 Peace Portal Drive, owned by Colette Cloutier, and 625 Peace Portal Drive, owned by Jacaranda Land Corporation, have been put on notice to repair or vacate. The orders were released by the city on June 9 and require all three owners to submit a detailed plan to repair their buildings in compliance with the 2015 International Existing Building Code. If the notices elicit no responses, the city will require the buildings be vacated. The notices involved all three buildings because they share structural support. To maintain compliance with the international building code, Mannhalt’s building must be disconnected from 625 Peace Portal Drive and 633 Peace Portal Drive, according to the order. “This building is dangerous and it is our professional opinion the entire building should not be occupied until adequate repairs are implemented under the review of a registered professional engineer,” read a report by Ashley & Vance Engineering Inc. in February 2017. In the event of an earthquake, their findings suggested “the possibility of the south and west walls pulling away, eventually collapsing and the foundation failing, leading to partial or full building collapse.” Leading up to the city’s orders, the owner of Blaine Bouquets submitted an engineering report for the property at 633 Peace Portal Drive. The report asserted that since it’s separate from Mannhalt’s property at 665 Peace Portal
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s During a regular Blaine City Council meeting on June 12, Blaine police chief Mike Haslip, l., announced he’ll be retiring October 31 after more than 40 years on the job. Moving forward, city manager Dave Wilbrecht will negotiate a final employment contract with Haslip. “This is certainly a very important decision,” Wilbrecht said. “We take this very seriously.” Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo is pictured r. The Northern Light file photo
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deployed in Afghanistan. He was able to offer him a home in the U.S. thanks to Puppy Rescue Mission. Since then, Campbell has continued to support and promote the charity. Last March, Iraq war veteran Troy Hodges stopped by the shop in search of a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) support animal, Campbell said. Soon after, she reached out to Puppy Rescue Mission and they were able to connect him with a dog named Turk Mackenzie. The pup was flown from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. and later transported to Hodges by Puppy Rescue Mission volunteers Christine Dewson and Kaydee Johannson. “As a Puppy Rescue Mission volunteer, this is the reason we are constantly raising funds,” Campbell said. “There are now two Puppy Rescue Mission dogs in Whatcom County. The first is Lucky, who our fundraiser paid off last year.” The upcoming Barbeque and Yappy Hour is open to all, including pets, and features a blessing of the animals ceremony, live music, barbeque catered by Hilltop Catering, beer garden catered by Boundary Bay Brewery, pet prizes and silent and live auctions. This year, a Seahawks Legends auto-
s Christine Dewson, Kaydee Johansson and Troy Hodges with the dog Turk Mackenzie. graphed helmet and a Joshua Tree record signed by U2 is up for grabs at the auction. Items also include one year’s worth of dog food from Acana, Nature’s Logic, Open Farm, Nutri-Source or Farmina and more. Cannan will be in attendance as well as multiple service members who have
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follows: Whatcom County – 78 percent; Bellingham – 15.8 percent; Lynden, 1.8 percent; Ferndale – 2.8 percent; Blaine – 0.8 percent; Everson/Nooksack – 0.6 percent; and Sumas – 0.2 percent. The cities, in total, would account for 22 percent of the total cost. In November 2015, 51.4 percent of Whatcom County voters voted against increasing the sales tax by .2 percent to pay for the construction of a new 521-bed jail. Whatcom County is responsible for housing individuals charged,
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out of the general fund. Each city negotiated changes in the agreement to reduce the project’s total cost and increase each city’s share of the sales tax, according to a city staff report. Blaine’s share of the net revenue, after subtracting debt service payment for the jail, is estimated at $34,266 in 2018 and $75,925 in 2019. The cost of building and paying for the jail would break down as
sentenced or ordered in custody by the district and superior courts as well as those booked by local law enforcement. When the current jail was built in 1983, its designed capacity was 148 inmates, but remodels over the last three decades have upped the count to 280. According to Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo, the jail was housing upwards of 350 inmates in 2015. As a temporary solution, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office took measures to reduce the inmate population by arranging transfers to other jails such as Yakima County Jail. It costs $98 a day to house an inmate in jail or another established corrections facility, in Whatcom County. In Yakima County, it’s $54.75 and the cost includes transportation to and from Whatcom County. “While taking action that will result in inmates being removed from their community and families is not ideal, neither is leaving them in our county jail, which has been reported by architects, engineers,
multiple citizen committees, fire officials and the National Institute of Corrections as posing serious threats to human life,” Elfo said in an editorial published in The Northern Light in February 2016. In addition to considering inmate housing alternatives, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office has also placed a larger emphasis on reducing jail incarceration by supervising suspects before trial, offering spots on community work crews, issuing more work releases and monitoring individuals electronically from home, as opposed to incarceration. Elfo also asked Bellingham to consider decriminalizing certain acts such as sleeping on the sidewalk and garbage violations to reduce the number of inmates. Addressing mental health concerns has also been a pressing issue for the sheriff’s office and county. The increased demand for space has left little to no room for mental and medical health evaluation, treatment or special housing,
Elfo said. To address the issue, the sheriff’s office has advocated for community-based treatment and resources. “As sheriff, I will work closely with other officials to minimize disruption and ensure as smooth a transition as possible in reaching a safer and humane jail for our community,” he said.
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CITY OF BLAINE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2017 – 2022
NOTICE is hereby given that the Blaine City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street. The following item will be considered: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the City of Blaine, 2018 – 2023. Projects being considered for inclusion in this proposed program are as follows: Boblett St Traffic Channelization and Corridor Improvements I-5 Exit 274 Interchange Improvements Hughes Avenue Improvements – Peace Portal to Odell Rd H Street School Safety Improvements - 6th to SR 543 H St Street End Repair City Wide Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements City Wide Pavement Preservation ADA Transition Plan Development – City Wide Peace Portal Community Trail Phase 2 – Bayview to Hughes Hughes Ave Pedestrian Bridge Extension D Street Improvements - SR 543 to 16th D Street/16th Intersection Realignment Peace Portal Downtown Sidewalk Reconstruction – G St to Clark St Peace Portal Sidewalk Gap Elimination – Clark to Boblett Semiahmoo Parkway Resurfacing - Drayton Harbor Rd to City Limits Blaine Athletic Trail Installation (within city limits) East Blaine Parkway (D/E St) Realignment - 16th to Jerome Peace Portal/Bell Rd Channelization Boblett Signalization and SR 543 improvements - Boblett to H St Semiahmoo Spit Bike/Ped Path Improvements - Phase 1 Peace Portal/Bell Rd Signalization Semiahmoo Pkwy Bike Path Safety Impr. - Drayton Harbor to City Limits Peace Portal Community Trail - Phase 3 Hughes to Bell Rd H Street Reconstruction (Phase 2) - Terrace to Harvey Hughes Avenue - West of Railroad Tracks to End Cain Creek Trail Installation Semiahmoo Spit Bike/Ped Path Improvements - Phase 2 Lincoln Park Trail Enhancements Montfort Park and Heron's Pond Trail Enhancement Dakota Creek Shoreline Access and Trail Extension Marine Drive - Phase 3 - LPWRF to Public Pier 7th Street Trail Improvements E Street Reconstruction - 3rd to 12th Grant Rd/ 14th Intersection Realignment Mitchell Ave/H St Signalization
Birch Bay joins The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson As part of water safety promotion, Birch Bay Waterslides will join hundreds of aquatic facilities in more than 20 countries participating in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on Thursday, June 22. An estimated 195,000 people from across the globe have taken part in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at community parks, swim schools and local water parks since it started in 2009. This will be the first time Birch Bay Waterslides joins in the fun. “The purpose is to really spread the word that swim lessons really do save lives,” said Iain Buchanan, manager at Birch Bay Waterslides. “We are a water community and that’s one of the reasons why we’re so passionate.” The teams at Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and Birch Bay Waterslides joined forces to host the event this year. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., volunteers will lead a free, hour-long water safety course at the Birch Bay Waterslides activity pool, located at 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Volunteers will also be on the scene to direct participants to lo-
cations in Whatcom County that offer lessons and other learning opportunities about water safety. Birch Bay Waterslides does not currently have the capability to offer swimming lessons, but staff hope to install an indoor pool at its facilities in the future, Buchanan said. More than half of Americans can’t swim or don’t have basic swimming skills, according to a 2014 survey conducted by the
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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) closed all Whatcom County beaches north of Sandy Point for recreational harvest of molluscan shellfish last week. During routine testing, the agency found unsafe levels of a dangerous biotoxin that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), which is produced by some species of algae. The toxin affects the nervous system and can paralyze muscles, hence the name. The closure is specific to molluscan shellfish, including clams, mussels, oysters and scallops. The toxin doesn’t accumulate in crab meat, but it can in “crab butter” and internal organs, and those should be discarded, according to press release from the DOH. It’s impossible to tell if shellfish contain PSP without a laboratory test, and cooking does not make affected shellfish safe to eat. The county and state will continue testing for toxins weekly, and will notify the public when beaches reopen, said Melissa Morin, communications specialist with the Whatcom County health department. The algal blooms that produce the toxin happen when water conditions are favorable, but the exact conditions that cause the blooms are unknown.
Oysters safe at Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. The recreational closure doesn’t affect Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. or other commercial harvesters, because the state has a separate process for testing commercial shellfish. When the DOH finds PSP toxins in mussels during routing testing, commercial harvesters must begin sending weekly samples of their product to the Washington State Public Health Laboratory for testing. Different shellfish species accumulates and purge the toxin at different rates. The level of the biotoxin in mussels is often 10 times higher than in oysters and some other species, according to a report by the Canadian government. Steve Seymour, owner of Drayton Harbor Oyster Co., sent samples to the state last week – when the recreational harvest closure started – that didn’t have any detectable PSPs, he said. “That’s not unusual,” Seymour said. “It seems like oysters, for one reason or another, don’t concentrate the toxin as much as mussels and clams.” Closure can represent a public relations problem that has frustrated Seymour in the past. He’s not sure if recreational shellfish closures affect his business, but people certainly ask more questions when recreational harvesting is closed, he said. “We just have to spend some explaining to people at the farmers market that the commercial products are sampled separately and, at this time, are safe,” he said.
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3-BD, 2.5-BA, 1757 SF. Sunny west facing w/ 9’ ceilings, custom cabs, granite, tile & wood floors. Quality 2 level condo. Lower level w/ entrance for office or artist studio. Lux baths w/ radiant heat in the tile floors. 2 decks.
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2-BD, 1-BA 2011 trailer on its own lot. Storage shed, close to clubhouse and all Latitude 49 has to offer: outdoor pool, exercise rm, hot tub, tennis, security gate. Minutes to beach & sunsets. MLS #1106078
8242 Birch Bay Dr. $429,900
front of your home. 1616 s.f. 3-BR, 2-BA home in immaculate condition, features a huge Great room, seating for six at the bar, laminate flooring, wall of windows, custom blinds, private beach. MLS #1142443
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find, Birch Bay Beach property 7714 Birch Bay Dr. #406 4751 Birch Bay Lynden Rd. Rare w/50’ of beach and ownership into $550,000 the tidelands. Keep your boat out in #183 $69,900
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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.
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
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9015 Dearborn Ave. $769,000
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6939 Holeman Ave. $500,000
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8 decades of combined experience with Blaine and Birch Bay Real Estate • 8105 Birch Bay Square • I-5 Exit 270 • Blaine Waterview!
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BUILDING “G” NOW AVAILABLE!
NEW CONSTRUCTION PRE-SALE! Tides at Birch Bay, premier community of cottage condos on 11 acres of hillside above the bay. Beautiful private units 1200 SF, granite counters, gas fireplaces, SS appl, 2-BD, 1.75BA, loft & office/den & large deck overlooking Birch Creek. Phase 2 is currently under construction.
7650 Birch Bay Drive #H7, Birch Bay • $168,000
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8733 Oertel Dr., Blaine - Charel Terrace Neighborhood • $898,000
ACROSS FROM THE BEACH! Furnished recreational or full-time residential 2-BD, 1.5-BA 840 SF pristine unit. Lightly lived in jewel of Bay Rim offers: quality finish, new hardwood, high-end ss appliances, high ceilings, granite. Dining, living & bdrm furniture, electric fireplace, patio access to heated pool.
Terry Conway • (360) 410-0503
9499 Semiahmoo Parkway #B9, Semiahmoo • $595,000 GROUND FLOOR BEACHFRONT! Beachwalker Villa Condo. Achitect designed, hi-end appl/fixtures. 1,428 SF 3-BD, 2-BA. Gourmet island kit, quartz, pot filler, Viking dual fuel range/oven! NG fireplace, 3rd BD w/4 built-in bunks, 30 paces to beach from the spacious patio, storage. Walking trails.
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Carl Dufton • (360) 815-6637 Christy Imperio • (360) 201-4100 7806 Birch Bay Drive #106, Birch Bay • $184,000 7448 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay • $475,000 WATERVIEW JACOBS LANDING! Fabulous upper, unobstructed views of the Bay. 810 SF unit featuring 2-BD and 1.5-BA, some furnishings. Near restaurants and cafes, golfing, water park and Birch Bay State Park. Club house, heated pool, hot tub, rec room, racquetball courts, tennis courts.
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Carl Dufton • (360) 815-6637 5438 Snow Goose Lane #108, Semiahmoo • $295,950
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COUNTRY CLUB VILLA CONDOMINIUM! Beautifully remodeled & updated ground floor unit with 3 BDs & 2 full BAs. Master bdrm w/en suite bath & patio. SS, fridge w/water filter, LG capacity W/D, Corian, stone fireplace plus tile, Pergo and cushy carpet flooring. Near Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club.
Carl Dufton • (360) 815-6637 4791 Bayshore Drive, Birch Bay • $324,500
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MINUTES TO THE BEACHES OF BIRCH BAY! Charming 1 level newly remodeled. New custom cabs, granite, SS appls, wood laminate flooring & carpet! Private, spacious corner lot, fenced back yard, garden area, large back deck. 3-BD, 2-BA 1768 SF features a master bdrm, walk-in-closet, and ensuite.
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2 acres • Bay & Mountain Views! Call Brian or Linda to explore today!
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GREAT BUY! Spectacular panoramic water view! Waterfront Terrell BIRCH BAY VILLAGE, 4-BR, Creek property sloping to the south 2.5-BA brand new one level on the overlooking Birch Bay. Sunsets, isgolf course. Architecturland views and Birch Bay activities, ally designed & quality short walk to the beach, night lifethe & classifieds! construction. Fireplace, Find it in C Shop. W/S/G, power available in 9’ and 11’ ceilings, granite counter tops.Classifieds! street. to buy FINDA rare IT!opportunity • SELL IT inand The Northern Light MLS #1066406 build on your dream lot. MLS #939304
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Custom built 4-BD, 3-BA home close to shopping & dining. Beautiful, bright & spacious. Granite counters, stainless appliances, two ovens, soft close drawers & a cozy fireplace are just a few of the special touches. Open living space w/ vaulted ceilings, giant mudroom, tons of storage & more!
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Great location with spectacular marina and park views. 850 s.f. Perfect for private office with reception area. Must see! Rent depends on term of lease.
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$1,575,000 MLS #1110763 Incomparable 127’ west-facing oceanfront with direct beach access. Over 4,400 s.f. artisan quality craftsmanship w/extensive custom tile & solid wood cabinetry. 4-car garage, 4-BD, 4-BA. Luxurious owner’s suite. Huge entertainment area; full-width deck w/panoramic Inland Pacific views. Terraced pathway to beach w/firepit. Directions: I-5 Exit 270, west on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., left on Harborview, left on Birch Bay Dr., through state park, right on Holeman Ave.
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Blaine boy back home after brain surgery and concentration in school. Jeff and Jessica correlated early symptoms with a sports-related concussion, but they just got worse. In December 2016, Brayden was diagnosed with a pineal cystic tumor. The tumor was benign, but Jessica and Jeff felt it was imperative to get it removed because it was impacting Brayden’s vital functions and day-to-day life. Attending school, for example, became extremely challenging and Brayden was only able to attend about two days a week. After friends and family caught word of Brayden’s impending surgery, they stepped up to lend a hand. An online crowdfunding campaign posted to YouCaring raised upwards of $8,000, another $2,000 was raised through private donations and a small fundraiser at
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e After years of battling powerful headaches, poor concentration, skewed vision and unsteady coordination, 11-year-old Brayden Large is finally feeling better. Last month, parents Jeff and Jessica Large took Brayden from Blaine to Houston, Texas, where he underwent surgery to remove a pineal cystic tumor located at the center of his brain. Texas-based neurosurgeon Dr. Dong H. Kim performed the surgery on Brayden, his youngest patient to undergo the procedure to date. “He feels better than he has in years,” Jessica said. “He’s a kid again.” Brayden began struggling with his health about two years ago, Jessica said. He started getting severe headaches and had trouble maintaining balance
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Lizzie’s Café, Jessica said. “We felt so loved by everybody,” she said. “You can only get a response like this in Blaine.” Jessica said the surgery went according to plan and Brayden is recovering swiftly. While total recovery time is an estimated six months, his doctors seem impressed with his progress, she said. “If he was a 30-year-old man, he wouldn’t even be out of bed yet,” she said. “We’re seeing this huge difference already.” Despite a few hiccups here and there, Brayden is taking several strides forward. A few times a week, two teachers from the Blaine school district stop by for about 45 minutes or so to continue his education. Jessica hopes he’s able to start the sixth grade in the fall, but said time will tell.
s Jessica and Brayden Large in Houston. Brayden’s story was the focus of an in-depth report in the Houston Chronicle. Here’s where to find it: bit.ly/2reNezc. Photo courtesy of Jessica Large
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s A car accident on June 9 left traffic stalled in both directions on State Route 543 and a driver trapped. A truck rear-ended another truck, pushing it into a third, said Washington State Patrol Sgt. Keith Leary. The trucks were northbound and crashed about half a mile from the border. Despite the proximity of the crash to the border, the Pacific Highway Crossing remained open. Responders were able to free the trapped driver.
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Suspect arrested for kayak-powered burglary By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Blaine man after he allegedly burglarized homes and shuttled stolen property in a kayak between the 5400 block of Tsawwassen Loop, near Birch Bay Village Golf Course, and a nearby beach. At about 4:25 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an unknown man in a Tsawwassen Loop home. After discovering a man inside his home, resident grabbed a shotgun and ordered the man onto the beach, undersheriff Jeff Parks said. A sheriff’s of-
fice K9 unit tracked the suspect through the neighborhood, but did not locate him. Despite the encounter, the spree continued. Several hours later a woman said she had seen a man steal a kayak from a deck in the same block of Tsawwassen Loop and paddle south. A deputy in the area watched a man kayak up to a beach north of Birch Bay State Park, and approached him once he landed. The suspect, later identified as Brian Bradley, showed the officer a stash of stolen property that included mail and a checkbook from the same block of Tsawwassen Loop, in addition to stolen property in the kayak. Deputies contacted the mail-
theft victim, who said she found the suspect in her house at 8 a.m. yelling, “Hello, hello.” He requested a glass of water and then left. Bradley was booked into the Whatcom County Jail on suspicion of three counts of residential burglary, second-degree theft, third-degree malicious mischief, and possession of a methamphetamine. An investigation currently lists six people as victims, Parks said, but the sheriff’s office is looking for anyone else who could be a victim. Bradley forcibly entered one of the victim’s homes, causing $500 in damage. The owner of a second kayak that Bradley admitted to taking was not identified.
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Police Reports June 7, 6:30 p.m.: An officer spotted and contacted a man standing on the Burlington Northern right-of-way near Marine Drive, swinging a golf club. The wayward golfer explained he’d been having a bad day and was relieving his stress with a nine iron. When he was advised that the railroad No Trespassing policy did not have an exemption for the situation, the gentleman agreed to be teed off somewhere safer. June 9, 1:03 p.m.: About 1 a.m. police received multiple reports of a woman screaming in a residential area. An officer followed the noise to its intoxicated source. Once calmed, the lady explained she had woken up in her home to discover her boyfriend and dog were both missing, and was now trying to find them. Ultimately she accepted that it was best for her to go back inside and await her housemate. Coincidentally and several blocks away came a passerby report of an intoxicated man stumbling down the street after an untethered dog. Neither man nor beast were making extraordinary noise, however, and were not located. June 9, 2:39 p.m.: Customs and Border Protection personnel called to report a multiple semi-truck collision on SR 543 north of H Street, with multiple significant injuries and one
driver trapped in his vehicle. Blaine police, border patrol agents, Washington State Patrol and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue responded to the scene to assist the CBP officers on-site. The northbound SR 543 lanes were closed for about four hours while WSP completed their investigation and cleared the wrecked vehicles from the roadway. June 9, 8:30 p.m.: A resident called police to report an abandoned bicycle. An officer contacted the resident and took custody of the Huffy single-speed boy’s bike. It was impounded and will be disposed of according to law unless the owner can be located. June 10, 7:56 a.m.: Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Wilson Avenue for a noise violation and arrived to find construction workers pounding nails into the roof of a home. Officers advised the crew that construction noise was not permitted until 9 a.m. The team apologized for the oversight and complied. June 10, 2:35 p.m.: Passersby called to report a dark-colored SUV was driving down the street with four subjects hanging on the vehicle’s sides wearing ski masks and holding what they hoped were just large nerf guns. An officer located the SUV and several teenagers;
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they were making a movie for a high school project. They apologized for upsetting anyone with their ill-advised activity. The officer contacted the driver’s parents to ask for assistance reinforcing the warning, and the parent agreed to contact the other guardians. June 12, 3:57 p.m.: A passerby discovered a purse at a local park. The good Samaritan turned the purse into the police for return to the owner. The owner was contacted and retrieved the purse. The owner was very appreciative of the good Samaritan. June 12, 11:08 p.m.: Blaine officers contacted two people in Salishan Park at about 11 p.m. The man and woman were advised about the frequent complaints police have received about late night visitors of the park. The couple was warned about parks closing after dark. June 13, 1 p.m.: Blaine Police responded to the 500 block of C Street to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in an odd location. Police ran the VIN and determined the vehicle had been stolen out of California. Several items of evidentiary value were seized and the vehicle was impounded. 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 16–June 22 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of June 6 to June 12, 0.66 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 18.23 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 76.5°F on June 6 and 7 with a low of 50.6°F on June 9. Average high was 70°F and average low was 53.3°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Summer Reading for All Ages: Through 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. 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. Bring a lunch and join the lively conversation. Discussing The Wind is Not a River by Brian Payton. Pick up your copy at the library today. Info: 305-3637. Snap Circuits: Friday, June 16, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 Third 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. English Conversation Class: Saturday, June 17, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners are welcome! No signup needed. Free! Info: 305-3637. American Legion Breakfast: Sunday, June 18, 9 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Eggs to order, ham, biscuits and gravy, French toast and pancakes. Adults $6, kids 6 and under, $3. Open to the public. 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. LEGO Club: Monday, June 19, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Meet new kids and build new things each week. It’s free, it’s fun and LEGO bricks are provided. For ages 4-11. Info: 305-3637. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, June 20, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess has been proven to enhance creativity, problem solving, memory, concentration, intellectual maturity, self-esteem, and many other abilities. And it’s fun! Weekly. For ages K–12, and parents too! Info: 305-3637. Walk to White Rock, B.C.: Wednesday, June 21, 10 a.m., American Kitchen at Peace Arch Park. Passport, NEXUS or enhanced driver’s license required. Start at Peace Arch Park, cross the border into Canada, walk along Beach Road to Marine Drive in White Rock. Stroll the White Rock promenade, have lunch and return to the U.S. Six miles roundtrip. Free bring money for lunch in White Rock. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. World Swim Lesson Day: Thursday, June 22, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Kids ages 0-14 learn the basics of water safety. Free. Info: 371-7500. Old Fashioned Fourth of July: Tuesday, July 4, Blaine. Pancake breakfast 8 a.m., parade at noon, show and shine car show, street fair and fireworks. Info: blainechamber.com. Read “GREEN” with Washington Tractor: Tuesday, June 27, 10:30– 11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Nate from Washington Tractor will read a story and demonstrate his John Deere tractor in the north parking lot of the library. All ages welcome. Info: 305-3637. Tinman Triathlon: July 11–13 and September 5–7, Semiahmoo Resort. Ages 50+ compete in nine pool lengths of swimming, 9 miles of biking and nine holes of golf. Registration limited. Email solidarity2@earthlink.net for application. A portion of proceeds benefit the Blaine Senior Center.
Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga, Country Heat and Total Barre Basics. Days and times: bbbparkandrec.com. Zumba, Line Dance, Country Heat and Yoga Classes: Blaine Pavilion, 763 G Street, Blaine. Sponsored by BBBPRD2. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Pound Fit: Monday and Wednesday, 6 p.m., Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Childcare provided. $5 fee. Shotokan Karate: Tuesday 5–6 p.m. and Thursday 4:30–6 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. $40/month. Info: 656-6416. Peer to Peer Grief Support: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Baptist Church high school room, 2480 W. Badger Road, Custer. Info: 360/350-8089. Birch Bay Toastmasters Club: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, second floor, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Learn leadership and communication skills. Info: Paul, 303-4444. Al-Anon Meetings: Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m., Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison, Blaine. Info: 332-6062. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: First and third Thursdays, 8 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Breakfast ($15) and a speaker. Toddler Time: Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Bring a lunch or snack and let the kids run around the gym before naptime. Free. Blaine Weight Watchers: Thursdays, 5–6 p.m., 580 C Street, Blaine. Alaska Packers Museum: Friday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m., Semiahmoo Park. Free admission, donations welcome. Info: 371-3558. Buddy Break: Second Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. Reservations required. Free respite program for families with special needs kids. Info: 371-2300. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Hands Across the Border The International Peace Arch Association hosted Hands Across the Border on June 11 at Peace Arch state and provincial parks. This year’s event marked the 96th anniversary of the Peace Arch and featured live music, a flag-raising ceremony and a parade. Guests could also participate in Hands Across the Border Camp at Marine Park.
Event sponsors partnered with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park for the event. Staff with the park sent 4,000 hand-crafted paper cranes to Hands Across the Border participants as part of the event’s ongoing education program. An estimated 1,700 people showed up to the event this year. To learn more, visit handsacrosstheborder.info. Photos by Stefanie Donahue
s Sandy Rendon represented Everett Boy Scout Troop 114. She first attended Hands Across the Border in the 1970s when she was a Girl Guide in Canada.
s Maria Stock, l., and David Stock, r., trade badges. David has attended Hands Across the Border the last 15 years.
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Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast
s Birch Bay State Park’s BP Heron Center June 10.
Photos by Chuck Kinzer
A large crowd came together to take part in the Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast on June 10. The event was hosted by the Friends of Birch Bay State Park and took place at the BP Heron Center located at Birch Bay State Park. Guests had the chance to participate in guided beach walks led by naturalists, peruse educational displays and join in on a variety of activities. Chowder from Ivar’s, clams from Taylor Shellfish Farms and hotdogs courtesy of the Birch Bay Waterslides were up for grabs for an encouraged donation of $5.
Everson Elementary students take a field trip to Semiahmoo B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Inquisitive fourth graders from Everson Elementary got the chance to hop aboard the historic Plover ferry, visit the Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum and explore the Semiahmoo shore during a field trip on June 7. The day-long excursion was led by the folks at Blaine-based nonprofit Drayton Harbor Maritime (DHM) with assistance from Everson Elementary School s DHM Director Richard Sturgill explains to Everson Elementary stuteacher Lisa Shafer and a team dents the history and of the APA Museum’s NN 79 Bristol Bay sailboat. Many were made at the former Alaska Packers Association’s salmon of chaperones. The fourth grad- cannery at Semiahmoo. ers were broken up into three Photo courtesy of Richard Sturgill crews and each stopped by locations in Semiahmoo to absorb its beauty and history. The students took an interpretive cruise on the historic Plover ferry; one group caught a glimpse of harbor seals and bald eagles. The second group learned about the history of the local commercial salmon industry from DHM director Richard Sturgill at the Alaska Packers Association Canwww.cityofblaine.com nery Museum. Artifacts, includTo nominate a “Yard of the Week” call 543-9982 ing a historic sailboat used at the Alaska Packers Association Diamond NN Cannery in Nanek, were on display. The third group stopped by Tongue Point, Semiahmoo to explore. In partnership with Whatcom County Parks and Recreation and with assistance from volunteers, DHM has operated the Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum for 20 years. Volunteers with the organization also operate the historic Plover ferry, which opened on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day, Friday and Saturday noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It departs on the hour from the Blaine Harbor Visitor’s Dock and on the half hour from the Plover dock at Semiahmoo Resort. To learn more, visit draytonharbormaritime.com.
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