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s The Drayton Harbor Music Festival kicked off July 9 and lasts through July 15. To learn more, see page 15.
Conservation group purchases land in Birch Bay, aims to turn it into a park B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e After years of work and anticipation, the team at Whatcom Land Trust announced that they’ve purchased 11.5 acres of land in the Drayton Harbor Watershed in Birch Bay. Moving forward, they hope to secure additional grant funding and eventually turn it over to BlaineBirch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 for public use. The land is located at 4656 Drayton Harbor Road and contains a three-bedroom home and two sheds; it’s adjacent to where
California Creek drains into Drayton Harbor and offers access to the shore. The Whatcom Land Trust closed the sale on June 30 and paid $405,000 with a bridge loan from The Conservation Fund through its land conservation loan program, said Whatcom Land Trust conservation director Gabe Epperson. A number of partners also came forward to work with the land trust on the purchase, he said, including the BlaineBirch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 which stepped up as a willing partner and significant funding source. It’s the first time the land trust has lever-
Annual Birch Bay Sandcastle Contest enters its 34th year B y A ly s s a E va n s Mermaids, sea turtles, dragons and a flurry of other exciting sights will soon turn up on Birch Bay’s beach. The 34th annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Contest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 22–23, at 7930 Birch Bay Drive. On Saturday, participants will be divided into four groups: age 8 and younger, age 9 to 14, high school students and age 19 and above. Participants can work
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in teams of four to six people. Community groups such as businesses, churches and neighborhoods as well as families will compete Sunday. Community groups can consist of 10–15 people, while family groups can have seven to 15. Participants in the “little kids” category will receive participation awards. High school students will be eligible for gift cards to Paso del Norte. Additional prizes will be available for the top three sculptures in other categories.
A variety of vendors will also be present at the event. Vendor specialties will range from seafood to body art. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. The sand sculpture construction will follow from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., when judging will occur; winners are announced at 4:30 p.m. Participation is free for those who pre-register online by July 21. The cost to register after July 21 is $10. More information about the event is available at birchbaychamber.com.
aged conservation funding to finance a land purchase, he said, but partnering with land owners, public agencies and corporations to manage the land once it has been acquired is nothing new for the Bellingham-based organization. Teddy Bear Cove and Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve, for example, were all acquired by Whatcom Land Trust and later transferred to various groups to manage, Epperson said. Whatcom County Land Trust has sought after the property since 2009. At the time, (See Park, page 3)
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A proposed 39-lot subdivision located along Drayton Harbor received its first round of approvals from the Blaine City Council during a regular meeting on July 10. Applicant Jim Wong has five years to begin construction of the infrastructure on the project, which goes by the name Drayton Reach II. The land is located at the south end of Dodd Street. Street names, for example, still require approval from the city council and will be presented at a later date in the form of a final plat application. The applicant intends to construct 39 single-family homes on 10.5 acres. Within the subdivision, there will be three cul-de-sacs, along with new sidewalks and updated streets. Beach access, a park on the water and trails are also included in the plan. During the regular meeting, Blaine mayor Harry Robinson voiced concern about the amount of open space within the center of the development and lack of play structures for young residents in the neighborhood. “I’m kind of disappointed that there aren’t more opportunities for children,” Robinson said. “There are going to obviously be homes that have children and it would be nice if they created some space for the future.” Currently, Heron’s Pond Community Park sits in a neighboring lot located at 2435 Baldwin Place. The park includes a basketball park, benches, trails and other equipment. In June, the Blaine Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend the city approve the applicant’s preliminary plans, which are part of a larger project called Drayton Reach. The original project was approved in 2005 and construction began in 2008 on 54 lots. However, 39 remained undeveloped and the 2005 approval expired in 2015. After Homestead Northwest Development Company, the original property owner, filed for bankruptcy, Whatcom-Skagit Housing purchased the lot and later sold the 39-lot subdivision to Wong. It’s one of the last un-platted pieces of property in central Blaine.
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City grants one-year extension for east Blaine development project B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e With just a few days remaining before approvals on a 349-unit subdivision planned for east Blaine were set to expire, the Blaine City Council voted in favor of granting project applicants a one-year extension to lure investors and begin construction on the site. The project goes by the name East Maple Ridge and is located east of Lincoln Park, midway
between H Street and the border. Mixed-use, residential and commercial properties are slated to crop up on the land once the project is complete. Project applicants received preliminary plat and planned unit development approvals from the city on July 26, 2010 and were given seven years to begin construction. Seven years and one recession later, the property still sits untouched and applicants Douglas and Louise
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Connelly are citing a lack of interest from investors to extend utilities as the primary cause. “Although this is a beautiful, legacy-quality property, developers normally are never asked to bear such disproportionately large costs of infrastructure outside the boundaries of the plat that they are constructing,” reads a letter the Connellys’ penned to the city last month. “Essentially, the lack of existing sewer lines anywhere
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nearby means that we are asking expect to recover their investment [developers] to finance and carry quickly,” reads the Connellys’ letter. “On the bright this artificial cost of side of things, many approximately a mil“Although this is a of the existing lots lion extra dollars, and that even before beautiful legacy-quality that are ready have been absorbed, so they can begin the property, developers consequently, there project itself.” normally are never is finally a growing In an attempt to asked to bear such demand for building quell the issue and disproportionately large lots in Blaine.” spur development, During a regular the city invested an costs of infrastructure estimated $250,000 outside the boundaries meeting on July 10, in February to in- of the plat that they are Blaine City Council leveraged the city’s stall a 1,450-foot constructing.” municipal code to sewer line extension through Lin- – Douglas and Louise Connelly grant the one-year extension. Moving coln Park and along forward, the appliD Street. The line now reaches to Bridges Plat, a cants can ask for a final one-year development property adjacent extension for construction to begin on the preliminary plat. If nothto the park. As a part of the extension, proj- ing is done by that time, the apect leads with Bridges Plat also in- provals will expire and applicants vested 50 percent of the cost to ex- will be required to complete the tend 250 feet of the line to the edge application process again. “We are experiencing a surge in of their property. The initiative left city staff hopeful that Bridg- overall activity in general, and as es Plat will begin construction as a measure of this, we can report early as this year and eventually that there has been an increase of prompt the extension of utility inquiries about this property,” the lines even closer to the East Maple Connellys said. “We are increasingly hopeful of an upcoming sale. Ridge property. “Behind all of this, historically, It would be helpful for anyone who there has been a relatively slow expresses an interest to have the absorption of single-family build- time available in which to do their ing lots in Blaine, so they evaluate due diligence and to construct the this and know that they cannot first phase of the project.”
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s Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 director and Birch Bay State Park ranger Ted Morris. Photos by Stefanie Donahue
reation District 2, which kicked back into gear in 2006 after sitting stagnant for years. The land transfer will take place after the land trust pays off the loan and obtains a conservation easement, which Morris estimates will take the full three years. It will be the first physical property the parks district has maintained on its own, he said. Currently, the parks district operates its activity center and office out of a property leased from Whatcom County at Bay Horizon Park, located at 7511 Gemini Street in Birch Bay. “Without Whatcom Land Trust, we might not be able to purchase and conserve this piece of property on California Creek or other properties in the district,” Morris said in an interview with the conservation group. “The ability of the land trust acquiring the land and then having the park district manage it for the public good is a perfect partnership.” Despite years to go, Morris already has a vision for the land, which is, in part, influenced by his 42-year career working for state parks as a park aide and now the ranger at Birch Bay State Park. “We want to restore it to more of a natural state,” he said. “[At the moment], we’re just trying to
put the puzzle together.” The California Creek Estuary, located in the Drayton Harbor Watershed, is a hot spot for fall fishers looking to catch Coho or silver salmon in the fall and can only be accessed by foot or in small water crafts, not by a boat launch. Blue heron, bald eagles and migratory waterfowl roam the area, which is home to Alder trees, thick grass and blackberry bushes. On the land, a mowed path reaches through the backyard and leads to two old sheds and a length of untouched grass. With water, sewer and electric hook-ups already installed, the site has the potential for restrooms, a small park and a boat launch, Morris said. Eventually, he’d like to see an interpretive trail on the site that connects to a walking and biking trail spanning from Birch Bay to Blaine. “To me it seems like water quality and public access to our natural areas are probably the two main issues of this area,” Morris said about Drayton Harbor to Whatcom Land Trust. “As the population of Blaine and Birch Bay increases, we have to do a better job of managing growth and working to preserve the natural areas that are still intact. If we can’t keep this area healthy, it won’t do us much good in the future.”
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staff with the organization attempted to purchase it and convert it to a nature preserve, but was never able to obtain crucial funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Epperson said. Last fall, the property owner approached the trust again with hopes it would become a public asset. Now with three years to pay off The Conservation Fund loan, Whatcom Land Trust is after a funding from variety of sources, including from The Washington Wildlife Recreation Program and Aquatic Lands Protection grants. Since they have the parks district on board, they can focus on obtaining funding for recreational use, Epperson said. Eventually, they’ll start fundraising locally to leverage donations from the public. To donate or learn more about Whatcom Land Trust, visit whatcomlandtrust.org. Looking ahead On a warm afternoon in July, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 director Ted Morris walked through the property with a gleam in his eye. For him, the land transfer will be a big step forward for Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Rec-
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The Editor: As residents of the Semiahmoo spit, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Blaine City Council for passing the fireworks ban which went into effect for the spit (and other areas of Blaine) this past Fourth of July. For once, we didn’t have to worry about fires endangering homes on the spit nor did we have to engage in a massive cleanup of related debris on July 5. Also, the lack of excessive noise was a welcome relief to homeowners, pets and wildlife alike. Thanks for making our community a safer and more enjoyable place to spend the July 4 holiday! Peggy Richter and Alan Ogden Blaine The Editor: Wow! Our Old Fashioned 4th was bigger and better than ever this year. Two hundred and forty-seven classic and antique vehicles registered for the car show and 20 trophies were given out. We are sending a big thank you to our car show sponsors: Pastime Bar
& Eatery, Banner Bank, US Bank, Umpqua Bank and Washington Federal Bank. Carroll Solomon Blaine Chamber of Commerce The Editor: We have lived through two July 4 blitzkriegs in Birch Bay and it needs to stop. So many people and animals are very negatively affected by this silly, immature setting off of explosives, that it needs to be toned down or stopped. Many communities are placing strict restrictions on fireworks, but Birch Bay is one of the last places you can get drunk and blow crap up until 2 a.m. with no restrictions at all. I was never in a war, but this has got to be close to what it sounds like in a firefight. What about the veterans who live in Birch Bay who have PTSD; this silly barrage of explosions cannot be good for them. Most animals go into panic mode at these loud noises. There are many seniors that retired to Birch Bay for the peace and quiet and babies that get scared
and can’t sleep. I am a proud American and love the founders of our country and this nation, but celebrating the Fourth with a constant barrage of explosions is silly. I am guessing here, but I would surmise that most of the people setting off these “bombs” are drunk, young males who think it is cool and macho to do this; who can make the loudest boom. Should we all suffer through two or three nights of this barrage just for the sake of a few who want to act like teenagers? I can’t even understand why this would be fun for anyone. It is just a constant noise like a firefight in a war. It just seems like another game of “mine is bigger than yours.” I have talked to many people who live around Birch Bay and they all think this is so stupid. And I didn’t even mention the garbage that gets into the water at Birch (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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City begins accepting tourism grant applications B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Now’s the time to fill out a 2018 grant application if you think you have the next great idea to bolster tourism in Blaine. The city is now accepting applications for new and ongoing projects. “Events are big in our small town, thanks to the many organizations and volunteers who plan these special events and activities in our community,” read a statement from the city. “Many of these events have received financial support through [the] annual grant program.” Grant funding is derived from the lodging tax, which is collected from guests who stay at hotels and motels in Blaine. Just this year, the Blaine Tourism
Advisory Committee awarded $91,000 in grant money for the marketing and operation of special events and activities that aim to attract tourists within city limits. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to supplement grant funding with additional fundraising, according to the statement. All materials must be submitted to city clerk Sheri Sanchez by 5 p.m. on August 4 at Blaine City Hall, located at 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000. Forms are available for pick up at Blaine City Hall. Do you still have questions? Contact community tourism and development coordinator Debbie Harger by emailing dharger@cityofblaine.com or calling 360/543-9982.
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(Continued from previous page) Bay and on the beaches; this can’t be good for the environment in this area. And I heard there were several injuries as well. I wish Whatcom County or Blaine would deal with this. If there is a petition, please let me know where to sign. Maybe Birch Bay could have a community fireworks display on July 4 like Blaine has, but outlaw the individual fireworks like Blaine and many other communities in Whatcom County have. Henry Wernecke Birch Bay
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Council approves street vacation Blaine City Council voted unanimously to approve a petition to vacate the southern 20 feet of a right-of-way on Georgia Street, located between Mitchell and Garfield avenues. The city is slated to receive additional property tax revenue as a result of the decision and utility improvements could be more expensive to the city if it has to move or replace the asphalt surface.
s Conference coaches recently voted Blaine High School athletes Jackson Bray and Lyric Berry to 2A Northwest Conference AllConference teams. Bray made the all conference first team for boys golf, and Berry made the all conference second team for girls softball. Bray also received the school district’s athletic sportsmanship award. Berry led the Borderites’ softball team as its go-to pitcher. Photos by Oliver Lazenby
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office urges boaters to wear a life jacket Recreational boaters, particularly paddlers, are increasingly ignoring Washington’s law that requires a personal flotation device on board a vessel, according to a July 7 statement released by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. In Washington, individuals operating water crafts – including stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes – must have personal flotation devices, such as a life jacket, on board for each person on the vessel. Life jackets must be in serviceable con-
“We recognize that boaters are on the lake to have fun and that our inspections can be a nuisance, but more often than not, we are thanked for being on the water. None of our deputies want to write an infraction for a life jacket violation, but it is unfortunately a necessary part of the job and our primary mission and focus is safety on the water.” According to the statement, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office has issued several warnings for violations and added, “the practice may have to
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The forests and fields of Whatcom County, along with the forgotten classic cars they harbor, will soon be beamed into houses across the planet for a new Discovery Channel show called Carspotting. Carlos Becerra, a 25-year-old Blaine High School graduate whose first business venture was a berry stand on Peace Portal Drive, hosts and stars in the show. Becerra found and sold his first two classic cars, a 1951 DeSoto and a 1953 Rover P4, in Blaine. Now he lives in Bellingham and runs two businesses that are the basis for the show – Imports & Classics, and Cascadia Customs – in Lynden. Through those businesses, Becerra finds and buys old cars, has them restored and sells them. It’s the type of TV show the Discovery Channel was looking for; ultimately, the TV network ended up giving Carspotting a six-episode trial, rather than a one-episode pilot. The show premieres at 10 p.m., Monday, August 7. Leftfield Pictures, a New York studio that’s also responsible for “Pawn Stars,” “Alone” and “American Grit,” produces it. The show also stars Becerra’s brother Pedro and their friend
Niko Weaver, who a Discovery Channel press release calls a “car savant.” The show is driven not only by the process of finding, fixing and selling cars, but also by the scrappy young team’s struggle to succeed in a tough business, according to the press release. Becerra hasn’t seen the show yet, but he expects it will focus on his business ventures and entrepreneurship. “That’s part of my character,” he said. Though he expects the show will pick and choose what to highlight, filming wasn’t much different from a normal day of work, Becerra said. The show will include many “household names” for Whatcom County car hobbyists, Becerra said. One of those might be Daryl Brennick, a car collector and former Lynden mayor, who sold Becerra a car during filming. Brennick first met Becerra three years ago. Becerra was just getting started in the former Pioneer Ford building in Lynden at the time and Brennick stopped by to check it out. “He came across to me as a very enthusiastic young man with entrepreneurial skills,” Brennick said. “He was pretty sharp but he
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didn’t have any money.” To Brennick, one of Becerra’s most apparent talents was marketing and selling cars online, sometimes even to customers overseas. He sold five cars for Brennick. “He does a real good job of that. He understands marketing on the internet and he knows how to buy at a price he can make a profit,” Brennick said. “When the show came up, I told him, ‘You’re the guy who can do it.’ He’s just full of enthusiasm. He’s got all those core skills that most successful business people have.” And if Carlos is the guy to do it, Whatcom County is the place for it, Brennick said. As a collector, he knows the abundance of classic cars hidden away in Northwest Washington. “There’s lots and lots of cars in Whatcom County, believe me,” he said. Becerra started attending Blaine schools in fifth grade and graduated from Blaine High School in 2009. He credits growing up in Blaine for turning him into a creative entrepreneur. Becerra started picking berries as a kid and by age 12 he’d expanded to selling berries from a stand on Peace Portal Drive. By high school, the young entrepreneur had learned to use the Canadian border and exchange rates to his advantage – buying American phones, unlocking them for Canadian networks and selling to Canadians from the Blaine High School parking lot. Just after high school, Becerra started knocking on doors looking for forgotten cars to buy. He then started a company buying cars locally and selling them online and soon after added a restoration shop to aid that business. “If I hadn’t come from Blaine I don’t think I’d be here, just because Blaine is a unique little town in terms of doing business,” Becerra said. “Blaine turned me into an entrepreneur, for sure.”
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Hannon wasn’t in good enough shape to do anything for about a year after his surgery, he said. In 2016, he moved to Blaine, after spending his life in Portland working as a judge. He now works with the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and the Blaine Senior Center. The surgery reminded Hannon that people in their 50s and 60s need to stay in shape, watch what they’re eating and work to handle stress because all of those factors can contribute to heart disease, he said. “All I’m trying to do is suggest to people that if you want to avoid open-heart surgery, do something. Do something to stay in shape,” Hannon said. Tinman is unlike an Ironman Triathlon, which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride and 26.22-mile run – all in one day. Rather, the Tinman consists of biking 9 miles, swimming nine lengths of a pool and
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Young at Heart: July 2017 B y L o r r i e C o n yac Do you know of someone who has problems remaining in their home due to a disability? Whether you face the challenge on your own or know of a family member who needs assistance, consider seeking help through the Volunteer Chore Program, which serves Whatcom County. This program sends volunteers to help with light housework, yard care, small home repairs and provide transportation to essential locations, including the doctor’s office and grocery store. Not only does the Volunteer Chore Program provide people with disabilities the chance to stay in their homes, but it also provides volunteers with the resources to help others based on their own ability and schedule. The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County Opportunity Coun-
Blaine Taiji Academy rings in eighth anniversary B y A ly s s a E va n s The Blaine Taiji Academy will celebrate its eighth anniversary in August with special events and guest lessons from a tai chi master. Master Changrong Sun, who is based in New York, is a 12th generation Chen tai chi expert. Sun will teach at the academy for a week. Master Sun will be in town to teach from August 17 to 22. On August 12, the academy and practitioners from Canada will perform at Peace Arch Park. Performances begin at 10 a.m. The event is a celebration of the Worldwide Day of Healthy Qigong, said academy teacher Wally Greenough. Another tai chi celebration will be held at the Blaine Senior Center from 5 to 8 p.m. on August 19. A potluck will be held after performances are held. Those who wish to participate in the potluck are requested to contribute food. Both events are open to the public. Guo Cheng, who is from Beijing, China, founded the academy in 2009. A variety of tai chi classes are held at the academy, as well as Blaine Senior Center and Semiahmoo Resort. More information about the academy is available at blainetaijiacademy.com.
cil operates the program. To learn more, visit whatcomvolunteer.org or call program director Abby Lund at 360/734-5121, extension 172. Now, back to the Blaine Senior Center. Last month, we elected two new board members. The new additions include Denise Thompson, who brings initiative and enthusiasm as well as a wealth of experience working with business and social groups, and Jayne Uerling, who loves outdoor activities and brings the unique experience of a Blaine Senior Center member who is still working. She hopes to focus on expanding programs, activities and events offered at the Blaine Senior Center to individuals age 50 to 65. Welcome to both of you! Have you ever heard of the Tinman Triathlon? Our own Blaine Senior Center member
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Blaine School District Budget On July 17th, the Blaine School District will have completed its preliminary budget for the 201718 school year. A budget summary will be on file at the district administrative office at 765 H Street, and a copy will be furnished to any person requesting one. The summary will include a projected total of expenses and revenues for the 2017-18 school year. A public hearing on the budget will take place during the regularly scheduled Board meeting, July 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the district administrative office. Anyone in attendance will have the opportunity to speak for or against any part of the budget. Final budget approval will take place on August 28nd, during the regular Board meeting. For more information, please call 332-5881.
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Unique beach feel of this home, take a tour! 3,462 SF home with 5-BD, 3-BA, 2 deck levels & 3 stories of magnificent Birch Bay and sunset views. Kitchen down, with separate entrance for possible MIL or rental suite. Secluded feel at the end of the road. Deeded beach access.
Ron Kulman 360-303-1459
World class sunsets from this 2nd floor private end unit. Grand Bay Condominiums is an excellent location in the heart of Birch Bay. Exceptional design & quality features include granite, SS appls, hardwood, & jetted tub. Wall of windows brings in tons of daylight and highlights beachfront views. Amenities include elevator, covered parking, storage, hot tub, deeded beach frontage. Just minutes to Canada and Bellingham.
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Real Estate
Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom Inc. 360.371.5100
8105 Birch Bay Square St. I-5 Exit 270, Blaine
BLAINE, BIRCH BAY & SEMIAHMOO OPEN SUNDAY 2-3
BIRCH BAY OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUNDAY 12-2
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6989 Birch Bay Dr. $425,000 Here’s your chance to fix up a front row, high bank waterfront property! Prime location - spectacular west facing water view on the south side of Birch Bay State Park plus your own private stairs to the beach. 3-BD, 3-BA detached garage & shed & parking galore - room for 2+ cars in the driveway or pull your boat/RV in to the yard. A creative buyer/designer could transform this property to truly maximize the million dollar view & 65’ of waterfront footage! Jen Freeman 360-815-0803
7462 Leeside Dr. $273,000 Tired of your rent going up? You might be able to OWN your home for close to the going rental rate. This Bay Crest beauty offers a fabulous NO STEPS floor plan & NO carpet! 3-BD, 2-BA with separate vaulted ceiling living & family rooms & features new laminate flooring, interior paint & all trimmed out in modern white. 2 car attached garage, fenced yard & just steps to the Birch Bay beaches + easy access to I-5 or the border. Interest rates are historically low, it’s a great time to buy! Jen Freeman 360-815-0803
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8149 Quinault Rd. $539,000 Exquisite ultra-contemporary w/modern farm style look, 2140 SF covered entry w/8 ft. door, living room w/vaulted ceilings & exposed beams, linear fire place, and custom trim throughout; brushed hickory flooring, quartz counters, tile back splash, elegant master bath that won’t disappoint. Office could be 4th, bright and open with lots of light, enjoy the covered rear patio for entertaining or quiet evenings. Waterfront community w/marina, golf, private beaches, 24-7 security. Billy Brown 360-220-7175
8059 Kayak Wy. $324,000 Private setting single level home in Birch Bay Village. Gated community with golf course, marina, sports courts, security and private beaches. Fenced yard, finished garage, open floor plan in park-like setting. Lots of storage, attic space and outdoor fire pit area. Jeffery Carrington 360-220-3224
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8364 Glendale Dr. $299,900 Landscaped 3-BD, 2.25-BA home with 1733 SF. Two story w/ Master suite & w/bath on MAIN FLOOR. Open stairway, vaulted ceilings & kitchen w/ custom cabinets & SS appls. Across from greenbelt, near I-5 access & minutes to Birch Bay Beach. Architecturally designed home, open floor plan with extra storage. Excellent design; intelligent use of space. Fenced back yard w/patio, covered front porch. Quiet neighborhood just minutes to shoreline of Birch Bay, the banana belt of NW sunshine. Suzanne Dougan 360-920-7733
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8772 Wood Duck Way $749,000 Breezy, coastal style on the fairway! 3,450 SF plan offers main floor living, 4 flex-use bed/office/hobby rooms, sunny island kitchen, luxe master. Fine craftsmanship & custom details, soaring 25’ entry cupola, solid red birch floors, substantial millwork, extensive built-ins, transom windows, plantation shutters. Expansive, low-maintenance decking. VIRTUAL TOUR: ClassicFairwayStyle.com. Brenda Mills 360-319-0072
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COUNTRY CLUB VILLA! Remodeled ground floor unit, 3-BD, 2-full BA. Master ensuite bath & patio. SS appliances, LG capacity W/D, Corian counters, beautiful stone fireplace plus tile, Pergo & carpet flooring. Perfect rental, home, or golf getaway! At Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, indoor tennis courts & outdoor pool.
LAST REMAINING LOT!
8045 Birch Bay Dr., Blaine, WA (360) 371-7252 8822 Goldeneye Lane, Semiahmoo • $588,000
THE GREENS AT LOOMIS TRAIL! Build your dream home on generous golf club shaped “king” lot at Loomis Trail. End of private drive, beyond Castlerock Dr cul de sac, .59 acre home-site has open space on 2 sides. Dream of sprawling rambler or cozy retreat? Most residential designs could work!
Terry Conway • (360) 410-0503 5012 Fir Street, Birch Bay • $149,900 EXCELLENT LOCATION! 1970 double wide with LOTS of upgrades: Windows, custom kitchen, appliances. Fully furnished, fenced - perks of Birch Bay getaway or year-round use. Insulated 10x12 workshop, garden shed, covered wood storage. Short walk to Birch Bay Drive. Play on the beach.
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TURNBERRY WOOD! Stunning 2,333 SF NW contemporary. 3-BD, 2-1/2 BA, located on Semiahmoo’s par 5, 13th fairway. Den off entry could be 4th bedroom. Sunken LR, separate dining room, kitchen nook, family room with fireplace. New roof, paint, flooring & carpet. Large fairway patio for entertaining!
Ruth Skeete • (360) 358-5075 9499 Semiahmoo Parkway #B9, Semiahmoo • $595,000 GROUND FLOOR BEACHFRONT! Beachwalker Villa Condo, custom, w/hi-end appl & fixtures. 1,428 SF, 3-BD, 2-BA. Gourmet kit w/island, quartz, pot filler, Viking dual fuel range/oven! NG fireplace, 3rd BD w/4 built-in bunks. Spacious patio, large courtyard storage locker & Semiahmoo amenities; Inn/Spa.
Carl Dufton • (360) 815-6637 4745 Tidal Way #101F, Birch Bay • $284,000
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THE TIDES! The Tides at Birch Bay, a premier community of craftsman style cottage condos. On 11 acres of hillside above the bay. Close to all Birch Bay activities. Beautiful private units are 1200+ SF, granite counters, rock gas fireplaces, SS appliances, 2 BD, 1.75 BA, bonus loft & office/den plus large covered deck.
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Carl Dufton • (360) 815-6637 BEACH HIDEAWAY! Christy Imperio • (360) 201-4100 4705 Alderson Road, Birch Bay • $169,000 7448 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay • $459,800 BIRCH BAY GET-A-WAY! This 3-BD rambler sits on a lovely corner lot. Needs some TLC. Minutes away from the beach, restaurants, cafes and the State Park. Investors and buyers looking for a new project, come with your money, ideas and your tools! This home awaits you!
8700 Semiahmoo Dr. $825,000 8.5 acres of private premier waterfront acreage! Semiahmoo Jewel offers parked-out home site, cedar grove, expansive walking paths, 297 ft+/- of bluff frontage w/ sweeping westerly saltwater views of Semiahmoo Bay, White Rock BC, San Juan Is., Canadian Coastal Mts., Pt Roberts & sunsets, road access to property & 100 ft+/- prime beach ownership. Minutes to golf, marina & resort. Survey stake exhibit, appraisal & information packet available. Lisa Viereck 360-348-8842
Waterview!
4470 Castlerock Dr. Lot 19, Blaine • $119,000
WATERFRONT CABIN WITH MILLION $ VIEW! In Sandy Point Heights, this cabin has everything. Panoramic view of Mt. Baker, Cascade Range and San Juan Islands. Beachfront access for walks on the beach or launch a kayak. Large open deck, new roof, updated electrical, new paint and new windows.
Amy Bremer • (360) 961-0620 5438 Snow Goose Lane #108 • $295,950
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8067 Niska Rd. $455,000 Birch Bay Village ocean view, 3–BD (+office & dining rm), 2,254 SF rambler designed for entertaining is now available! Special features: large master w/en-suite, ceiling height cabinets, SS appls, two sided gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, central vac, On-demand hot water & huge aggregate patio plumbed w/gas for BBQs. Dry lot w/mature landscaping & irrigation for easy maintenance, exterior painted in 2016. Enjoy BBV - gated entry, pool, golf & marina! Leah Crews 360-305-4747
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9499 Semiahmoo Pkwy #B10 $419,000 Right on the beach! Listen to the tide lap the shore and watch the sun set over Semiahmoo Bay from this 3BR/2.5BA Beachwalker Villa condo. Walls of glass & clerestory windows capture views of water, mountains & city lights from every room & 3 private decks. Updated with granite, hardwood, new fixtures, stainless steel appliances. Fully furnished & ready to enjoy! VIRTUAL TOUR: BeachwalkerVilla.com Brenda Mills 360-319-0072
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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.
Contact Pat Grubb at pgrubb@mac.com or 360-332-1777.
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Skaters take to Blaine Skate Park for July 8 event Blaine Skate Park was the site of the Insane in Blaine – Skateboard Jam on July 8. The crew from Belling-
ham-based Unknown Board Shop and Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 sponsored the event, which featured con-
tests and giveaways throughout the afternoon. The Blaine Skate Park is located at 635 4th Street in Blaine.
Photos by Heidi Holmes
Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: June 13-20
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
June 13, 10:03 a.m.: Suspicious per-
on Portal Way.
son on Beachcomber Drive.
son on Blaine Road.
June 16, 10:07 a.m.: Vehicle theft
June 19, 12:07 a.m.: Suspicious per-
June 13, 11:36 p.m.: 911 hang-up on
cold call on Seavue Road.
son on Beachcomber Drive.
Yvonne Way.
June 16, 11:16 a.m.: Traffic problem
June 19, 5:32 a.m.: Motor vehicle
June 13, 11:44 a.m.: Domestic ver-
cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
accident non-blocking, non-injury on
bal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and
June 16, 1:06 p.m.: Civil problem
Birch Point Road and Selder Road.
Ham Road.
cold call on Flambeau Road.
June 19, 8:26 a.m.: Theft cold call on
June 13, 12:30 p.m.: Neighborhood
June 16, 1:42 p.m. Theft on Fern
Coastal Loop.
dispute on Cottonwood Court.
Street.
June 19, 10:10 a.m.: Vehicle theft
June 13, 4:38 p.m.: Vandalism cold
June 16, 6 p.m.: Theft cold call on
cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
call on Sole Drive.
Jackson Road.
June 19, 12:34 p.m.: Burglary cold
June 14, 8:44 a.m.: Motor vehicle
June 17, 2:53 a.m.: Juvenile problem
call on Arnie Road.
accident injury on Grandview Road.
on Seafair Drive.
June 19, 1:04 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
Blaine woman, 18, arrested for a hit
June 17, 9:29 a.m.: Theft on Fern
cumstances cold call on Morrison
and run accident/injury and negli-
Street.
Avenue.
gent driving second degree.
June 17, 12:07 p.m.: Vehicle theft
June 19, 1:56 p.m.: Trespass on Birch
June 14, 10:47 a.m.: Civil problem
cold call on East Street.
Bay Drive.
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
June 17, 2:01 p.m.: Vandalism cold
June 19, 2:20 p.m.: Vandalism cold
June 14, 1:08 p.m.: Theft cold call on
call on Portal Way.
call on Jackson Road.
West Road.
June 18, 12:32 a.m.: Motor vehicle
June 19, 3:21 p.m.: Suspicious vehi-
June 14, 7:24 p.m.: Suspicious ve-
accident non-blocking, non-injury on
cle cold call on Sweet Road.
hicle on Skyvue Road and Treevue
Stadsvold Road. Custer woman, 30,
June 19, 5:05 p.m.: Harassment on
Road.
cited for driving with wheels off the
H Street.
June 15, 4:08 p.m.: Juvenile problem
roadway and no valid operating li-
June 19, 10:03 p.m.: Traffic stop on
on Jackson Road.
cense.
Birch Bay Drive and Birch Point Road.
June 15, 9:53 p.m.: Traffic stop on
June 18, 2:08 p.m.: Hit and run cold
Blaine man, 27, cited for operating a
Kickerville Road. Mt. Vernon man, 31,
call on Stadsvold Road.
motor vehicle without insurance.
arrested and cited for driving with li-
June 18, 6:09 p.m.: Custodial inter-
June 19, 10:14 p.m.: Domestic ver-
cense suspended third degree and
ference cold call on Castlerock Drive.
bal on Birch Bay Drive.
cited for operating a motor vehicle
June 18, 9:03 p.m.: Suicidal subject
June 20, 9:20 a.m.: Animal problem
without insurance.
on Elmwood Drive.
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Blaine
This space can be yours for only $37 per week.
June 16, 8:45 a.m.: Property found
June 19, 12:02 a.m.: Suspicious per-
Road.
13 week commitment. Call 332-1777 to reserve.
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s Bruno Feldeisen, executive chef at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa, recently was featured on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay.” Feldeisen competed against chef Michelle Gayer for a chance to challenge Flay. He was eliminated after competing against Gayer, who then lost to Flay. Feldeisen won’t be gone long from TV though, as he is currently filming The Great Canadian Baking Show, a spinoff of The Great British Bake Off. He’ll be a judge on the show, which premieres November 1. Photos courtesy of Food Network
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Police Reports July 7, 12:25 p.m.: Officers were notified aid personnel were responding to the 1700 block of H Street for an unconscious male in a business. Officer arrived as the man was getting into his truck to drive away. Employees in the business were concerned for his safety. Officer contacted the man before he could drive away, so the fire department could make sure he was OK to drive. The fire department arrived and determined it was probably not safe to drive. The man agreed to let the fire department transport him home. July 8, 9:04 a.m.: The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from Blaine Police in setting up a search perimeter in the Birch Bay area for an individual who had fled on foot from a stolen vehicle. Blaine officers maintained the perimeter, and deputies apprehended the suspect a short time later. July 8, 10:10 a.m.: Officers patrolling Semiahmoo observed a liquor law violation after coming across a campsite that had been set up in the county park on Semiahmoo Parkway. A number of beer bottles, a box of wine and a half empty bottle of hard liquor was sitting out in the open of a rock-filled median. Contact was made with the vehicle’s occupants. The Cana-
dian residents stated they had been married the previous evening on the beach and hadn’t given a second thought that they and their wedding party were violating a number of laws. The newlyweds were given a warning, as they promptly cleaned up their belongings. Apparently the serene views and lack of signage were too inviting not to pass up. July 9, 8:32 p.m.: A man was turned back from Canada after accidentally bringing his unloaded sidearm with him. The man willingly surrendered his firearm to Blaine Police for training purposes, in lieu of destruction. He then continued on his northerly travels. July 9, 10:49 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a verbal domestic dispute in progress. Both parties were contacted. The male party had a pistol on his person, but he never made any threats with the firearm. The dispute started when the female discovered the male had been cheating on her. The two argued in a vehicle traveling westbound on H Street. The male said he wanted to exit the vehicle, but his now ex-girlfriend, who was driving, would not let him. The female admitted to taking him home instead of letting him walk along rural H Street after 10 p.m. due to the obvious safety risk. Charges of
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unlawful imprisonment are not expected. Police cleared without incident. July 10, 3:20 a.m.: An officer on patrol noticed a vehicle parked in the early morning hours next to a city park in a residential neighborhood. The vehicle was occupied by four subjects with criminal histories, suspended driver’s statuses and no good excuse for being parked there. None of the occupants, including the registered owner of the vehicle, had a warrant for their arrest. All occupants were told to walk to their nearby home since none could legally drive. Police cleared without incident. July 11, 9:25 a.m: An officer discovered someone had deposited a jug of urine in the roadway on Boblett Street at Ludwick. The officer donned his personal protective equipment and removed the unwholesome substance, depositing it in a proper receptacle. The icky littering offender was not located. July 11, 9:35 p.m.: A person reported that someone had stolen her iPhone, NEXUS card and driver’s license from the beach by the Dakota Creek Kayak launch area. No witnesses to the crime were located.
This report is provided by the Blaine police department.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of July 4 to July 10, 0.0 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 18.81 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 81.4°F on June 30 with a low of 50.4°F on July 4. Average high was 78.2°F and average low was 54.9°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, July 13, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Build robots and learn how to program them to do cool things! For ages 10+. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Big Band Benefit Concert: Thursday, July 13, 7:30 p.m., Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th Street. Tickets $50 available at the door. Snap Circuits: Friday, July 14, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Explore the basics of electronics while you build projects. Ages 5+. Limited to first 12 kids. Parental supervision is suggested for younger children. Info: 305-3637. Walk on the Wild Side, Friday, July 14, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater, Birch Bay State Park. Have you ever walked outside and found a baby bird or squirrel on the ground? What do you do next? Find out the answer at the Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center’s talk. Info: fobbsp.org. Drayton Harbor Music Festival Student Showcase: Friday, July 14, 7 p.m., Blaine Performing Art Center. By donation. Info: draytonharbormusic.org. Art-2-Jazz Street Fair: Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Peace Portal Drive between G and H streets. Performances from Drayton Harbor Music Festival students and faculty plus vendors. Info: blainechamber.com. Weaving Indra’s Net in Whatcom County: Saturday, July 15, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Help local artist Debra Golding create a collaborative net. Info: 305-3637. English Conversation Class: Saturday, July 15, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners are welcome! No signup needed. Free! Info: 305-3637. Jr. Ranger Program: Saturday, July 15, 4 p.m., Wildlife Theater, Birch Bay State Park. Explore Birch Bay State Park’s forest and beach. Learn about nature and protecting our parks. For children. Info: fobbsp.org.
Art 2 Jazz Street Fair: Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Peace Portal Drive between H and G Street plazas. Drayton Harbor Music Festival students perform, arts and crafts vendors and chalk art for kids.
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Downtown Development Open House: Thursday, July 13, 6 p.m., Pastime Bar & Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Presentation by Ellen Gamson, executive director of Mount Vernon Downtown Association. Learn about Mount Vernon business and property owners’ success revitalizing their downtown. Info: mjones@cityofblaine.com.
Mysterious Life of Bats: Saturday, July 15, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater, Birch Bay State Park. Kathleen Bander, founder of Bats Northwest, will talk about bats. Info: fobbsp.org.
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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 goals to earn a free book. Adults can win prizes. Info: 305-3637.
Semiahmoo Marina Rock & Roll Raft Up: Saturday, July 15, 5–6:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Marina, Bring your dinghy, kayak, canoe, paddleboard or watch from shore. Concert featuring the E-Dock Band. Bring along your favorite appetizer and beverage. Info: semiahmoomarina.com.
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BTAC Grant Applications: Grant applications for 2018 events and programs that enhance tourism in the city of Blaine accepted through August 4. Info: Debbie Harger, 543-9982 or cityofblaine.com.
Skulls and Skins: Sunday, July 16, 1–4 p.m., 5236 Nielsen Avenue, Tennant Lake Interpretive Center, Ferndale. Touch and learn about tortoise shells, wolf skins, antlers and more. Free; all ages. Dress for the weather. Cactus If You Can: Tuesday, July 18, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All things cactus. Listen to a story, learn cactus facts and upcycle odds and ends into cacti. For ages K–5. Info: 305-3637. Teen Tuesday-Perler Beads: Tuesday, July 18, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Make something cool with perler beads! For middle and high school ages. Info: 305-3637. Summer Play Date: Wednesday, July 19, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 Third Street. Play and create at this informal social time. Toys and materials provided. For 0-5 years. Info: 305-3637. Doctor Who Day: Saturday, July 22, 2–4 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Come as you are or dress as your favorite character. Show off your Doctor Who knowledge, make crafts and play games. Primarily for middle and high school, but all ages welcome. Info: 305-3637. Puget Sound Forest Owners Field Day: Saturday, July 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Alexander Ross Tree Farm, 3783 Y Road, Bellingham. Exhibits and workshops on maintaining healthy trees, native plant ID, protecting homes from wildfire, cultivating edible mushrooms and more. Cost: $40/ person, $50/couple until July 20. At the door $50/60. Under 18 free. Info: 425/357-6023. Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition: Saturday–Sunday, July 22–23. Multiple categories and divisions. Free preregistration prior to July 21, $10 after July 21. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Drayton Harbor Days: Friday–Saturday, August 5–6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, Kids’ Pirate Daze and costume contest, Prestigious George Raft Race, steamboat displays, vendors. Info: blainechamber.com.
Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: First and third Thursdays, 8 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Breakfast ($15) and a speaker. 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. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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First few days of the Drayton Harbor Music Festival drew a crowd The Pacific Arts Association of Blaine hosting the annual Drayton Harbor Music Festival July 9 to 15 in Blaine. A variety of acts have already set the stage, but several shows have yet to perform. Here’s a recap of what’s coming up: The Big Band Benefit: 7:30 p.m. on July 13 at the Blaine Pavilion; tickets are $50 and can be
purchased online at draytonharbormusic.org or at the door. Student Showcase: 7 p.m. on July 14 at the Blaine Performing Arts Center. Art to Jazz Street Fair: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 15 in downtown Blaine. To learn more about the Drayton Harbor Music Festival, visit draytonharbormusic.org.
s The Drayton Harbor Music Festival kicked off with a concert July 9. Below, Gretta Matassa, Camille Bloom and Groove for Thought. Above, singer songwriter Camille Bloom, who performed alongside Aidrien Wilkins on guitar and Charlie Porter on trumpet. Photos by Alyssa Evans
Photos by Aidrien Wilkins
Peace Arch Sculpture exhibition opens for 20th year S t o ry a n d p h o t o s by Oliver Lazenby Peace Arch State Park’s 20th annual International Sculpture Exhibition officially opened in May, but artists have installed new sculptures since then and the exhibit is just about complete. The exhibit features work from artists on both sides of the border, including Blaine artist David
s “Cathedrale des Hommes,” by Jean-Guy Dallaire.
s “Overcoming,” by Serge Mozhnevsky.
s “Silence,” by Serge Mozhnevsky.
s “Celestial Cow,” by David Sibiga.
s “Harmony,” by Joe Spear.
Sibiga. Other artists include Serge Mozhnevsky, Jean-Guy Dallaire, Jesse Swickard, Shirley Erickson and Ron Simmer. The sculptures, a diverse collection made from aluminum, steel, concrete and other materials, are scattered throughout the park’s lawns and gardens. The exhibit is free, but parking in the state park requires a Discover Pass. Day passes can be pur-
chased at a kiosk in the parking area. Annual passes are available online or at Bay Center Market in Birch Bay and Ace Hardware and True Value in Blaine, according to discoverpass.wa.gov. The International Peace Arch Association, which organizes the exhibit, is working on a brochure for this year’s exhibit, which should be available soon in the park. Learn more at peacearchpark.org.
s “Life Pattern,” by Jesse Swickard.
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