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Blaine City Can state Main Street Program revitalize downtown Blaine? Council candidates talk issues ahead of primary election B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e
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By Oliver Lazenby Downtown Blaine isn’t alone in having vacant storefronts and a lack of shoppers – downtown districts and retail stores are struggling nationally. For those interested in re-energizing downtown Blaine, there’s a bright side to that predicament: they can learn from a growing body of research into what has
worked for downtowns that have bucked the trend. That’s the message a crowd packed into The Pastime Bar and Eatery heard last Thursday, July 13. The city of Blaine and the Blaine Chamber of Commerce hosted Ellen Gamson, executive director of the Mt. Vernon Downtown Association, who described how downtown Mt. Vernon has become a lively spot with popular events and diverse retail-
Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Contest begins this Saturday B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Get ready to sculpt with sand – the 34th annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Contest takes place this Saturday and Sunday, July 22–23, at 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Participants are asked to check in at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Shovels hit the sand at 10 a.m. and contestants have until 3 p.m. to polish off their creation. Judges
will deliberate until 4:30 p.m., when they announce the winners. Saturday’s contest is broken out into four age groups – age 8 and below, age 9 to 14, age 15 to 18 and age 19 and above. Teams can contain up to six people. Participation awards are given to all in the youngest age bracket and gift cards to Paso Del Norte will be given to eligible high school students. Prizes will also be given to
the top three sculptors in the race. On Sunday, teams representing local business, church groups, families and neighborhoods will come together for the community sand sculpture competition. Community teams can have 10 to 15 people while family groups can have seven to 15. A slew of vendors will be on site to entertain the masses on both days. For more information, visit birchbaychamber.com.
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ers. Its downtown had struggled ever since the Cascade Mall opened in Burlington in 1990, she said. Gamson attributed much of Mt. Vernon’s success to its participation in Washington state’s Main Street Program, which is administered by the state department of archaeology and historic preservation and has been (See Downtown, page 2)
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Three candidates are competing for the same seat on Blaine City Council in a race that will be narrowed down in the Tuesday, August 1 primary election. There are four positions up for election on Blaine City Council this year: wards one, two and three and the at-large seat. The council is made up of seven non-partisan members who serve four-year terms. Three wards make up the city of Blaine and each is represented by two councilmembers; the seventh member serves at-large. In May, both incumbent councilmembers and new faces to public office put their names forward for the positions. Only the at-large position is featured in the primary election as there are more than two individuals filed to run for the position. The top two candidates who finish in the primary will appear on the November 7 general election ballot. Ballots were mailed to all registered voters on July 12 and must be returned by Tuesday, August 1. Mail-in ballots require a 49-cent postage stamp and must be postmarked by election day. Drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on election day and are located at the Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, 4581 Birch BayLynden Road. Leading up to election day, The Northern Light spoke with all three candidates running for the at-large position on the Blaine City Council. Here’s what they had to say: Harry Robinson Harry Robinson has called Blaine home for a quarter of a century. He began offering his time to the city in the late 1990s by filling a seat on the Blaine Planning Commission. He served the commission for 10 years and eventually landed
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working with cities since 1984. The program provides an outline for downtown revitalization based on past successes. After the Mt. Vernon Downtown Association joined the program 10 years ago, program staff spent a week in Mt. Vernon and gave the organization a report of what opportunities they saw and guidelines for what to do first. “The thing that’s beautiful about Main Street and the reason that it’s worked for Mt. Vernon, despite 20-plus years of joint community efforts to try to revitalize the district, is that you get provided this sort of road map of how to go about working to revitalize a community,” Gamson said. In addition to consultation, the Main Street Program provides a tax credit for donations. Businesses that donate to an eligible downtown association can write off 75 percent of their donation. Donations can fund such things as grants for revitalization projects and annual events. The Main Street Program also offers help with administering surveys and holds conferences, meetings and trainings where member organizations can learn from experts. The program emphasizes working with a city’s unique attributes, including its setting and historic
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buildings. On that front, Gamson liked what she saw in Blaine. “Driving through town I was really impressed. Blaine has great bones to work with,” she said. In Mt. Vernon, Gamson described the program’s success as a slow, multi-pronged process that started with art walks and other events, which eventually attracted businesses, redevelopment and investment. Getting people downtown and changing the perception that nothing is going on downtown was crucial, Gamson said. If people showing up downtown are key to revitalization, Blaine showed promise at Gamson’s presentation. Roughly 80 people attended – about twice as many as organizers anticipated, said Blaine community development director Michael Jones. Even Gamson was impressed with the turnout. “I wish I could get this many people to my meetings. This is such a hopeful sign for the community,” she said. There are currently 33 official Main Street Communities in Washington state. Before Blaine can be accepted into the program it needs the following: • A nonprofit organization with the sole mission of revitalizing a clearly defined downtown district. • A revitalization strategy that follows the Main Street approach with a balance of activity in the areas or organization, promotion, design and economic vitality. • A vision statement, mission statement, budget goals, objectives, activities and an annual work plan. • A board of directors and a paid part-time executive director. Blaine Chamber of Commerce president Ray Maxon is working toward forming a downtown association. He plans to form a diverse committee that will vote on a board of directors with five to nine members, he said. “Ideally, we’re looking for board members with a skillset that complements the revitalization process – building, design, grant writing, things like that,” Maxon said. “Mt. Vernon has done a lot over a 10-year period and we’re hoping that this is the first step for Blaine.” Maxon would like to form the downtown association by this fall. Those interested in getting involved can contact Maxon at 360/355-7206.
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Whatcom County Pony League competes in CA championship
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The Editor: In this year’s election on November 7, the Blaine–Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 will be seeking to renew its levy to provide predictable and dependable funding over the next six years so as to continue serving the communities of Blaine and Birch Bay. The district seeks to continue the same regular property tax levy of 10 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the district’s general fund. The fund pays for the general expenses of staffing, operations, maintenance, and capital improvements of the Blaine–Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2, such levy to be voted on and collected during the six-year period from 2018 to 2023. At this rate, only $20 per year (that’s $1.66 per month) from a residence with an assessed valuation of $200,000 will allow the district to offer activity classes, sports opportunities, recreation events and yearround leisure-time activities for all ages including two indoor recreational facilities, one in each community; continued development of two new parks, again one
in each community; continue to develop playgrounds and expand inter/intra-urban bike/pedestrian trails. While I urge a yes vote on this levy, you may write a con statement for the voter’s pamphlet by contacting the Whatcom County Auditor at 360/676-8740 or voterspamphlet@co.whatcom.wa.us. The initial paperwork is due by 4:30 p.m. on August 8. Kathy Berg Birch Bay The Editor: Harry Robinson, our current mayor, is running again on August 1 for the council at-large position 7. Please vote for him. Harry has provided outstanding service to the city of Blaine. He served on the planning commission for 10 years; the city council, also for 10 years and has been our mayor for the last six of those years. During this time, Harry has shown the leadership that is necessary for the future of Blaine and now wishes to complete that challenge. It is very important that this position
is filled by someone with deep knowledge of Blaine and Harry certainly has those qualifications. Let’s permit him to continue the job! Trevor Hoskins Blaine The Editor: I am thrilled to see that Alicia Rule is running for a position on Blaine City Council. Alicia was raised in Whatcom County but she has lived and worked in other cities, where she helped coordinate community action that led to revitalization. She is exactly the kind of motivator Blaine needs. Upon returning to Blaine, Alicia has witnessed Blaine’s economic stagnation brought on, in part, by cumbersome and restrictive permitting processes. She wants to fix that and more. Alicia brings a sense of enthusiasm and new ideas that can breathe life into Blaine’s economy. (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Blaine Parks Board: Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.
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Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.
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July 20 - 26, 2017 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) She may not be able to do it alone, but electing her is a giant step in the right direction. She will become a role model for other people who are ready to infuse fresh ideas into the council. Please, give Alicia a chance. Give her your vote. John Yirak Blaine The Editor: It has come to my attention that the five major health insurance companies in the U.S. are led by CEOs, each of whom are paid between $130 million and $138 million a year. That is about $670 million a year to the five CEOs. Not one person is treated or cured by that $670 million. In addition, most hospitals and insurance companies are for-profit institutions and accountable to stockholders. Insurance companies compensate their lawyers and accountants to figure out what your premium will be or whether or not your claim will be paid. With the exception of doctors, nurses, med techs and hospital staff, none of these CEOs, shareholders, attorneys, accountants and clerical staff are helping you get well or curing your injury. Our insurance premiums and taxes are subsidizing this industry and it is not about healthcare. Single-payer is a pool of money designated to keep us healthy and to cure us when we are sick or injured. We would all pay into it just like Social Security and Medicare. It is a tax but less expensive than for-profit insurance premiums plus copays. It provides care for those who have no income. It assures fair pay for medical professionals, support staff and facilities maintenance. The pool of money would keep rural hospitals open. Veterans would get care no matter where they live. Makes sense to me. If you agree, tell your senators and congressional representatives. Alice Brown Blaine The Editor: I’m writing to tell you about a problem in Blaine. We recently have had somebody hitting golf balls into backyards. The golf balls have caused damage and have almost hit people. They are
fer a nearly 50 percent mortality rate. Factors affecting their survival include poor fetal development or premature birth; disease; shoreline predators including dogs; infection; dehydration or starvation. This summer, WMMSN has responded to more than 30 calls for abandoned or deceased harbor seal pups. With nearly 100 harbor seal pups being born here this season, Ms. Rainwater may not be aware that it’s possible to see multiple pups at the same location. While I applaud her concern and passion for these amazing creatures, I sincerely wish she would have taken the time to speak to us directly, rather than presume nonfactual information. Outreach is vital to our mission. WMMSN is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization with certified responders. To report a stranding, please contact 360/966-8845 or visit wmmsn.org. Rick Wood WMMSN board member Blaine
landing in yards on Garfield Avenue and Mitchell Avenue. This is causing concern. I’m hoping by writing this that whomever is hitting the golf balls will find out they’re causing grievance and move to a more suitable location for hitting golf balls. Rosiettia Zeringue Blaine The Editor: In response to a letter written by Betty Rainwater, which ran in the July 6 edition of The Northern Light, there are nonfactual statements needing clarification. To start with, Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN) does respond, in person, to all calls received about harbor seal pups and other marine mammals that are reported abandoned in the Whatcom County area. Certified responders typically locate the animal, assess its condition and monitor abandoned pups. During the time referenced by Ms. Rainwater, WMMSN responded to a call at the Blaine Marina. The response continued through two consecutive days, with multiple volunteers responding. On both days the pup was in the water and the pup being monitored swam away. No signs of human interaction – a term used by NOAA to denote any event in which people affect the health or wellbeing of marine mammals – were observed by WMMSN responders. Furthermore, from the responders’ assessment, a plan was developed to relocate the seal pup in question back to a haulout site nearby, if the animal remained in the marina without signs of its mother returning. Federal protocols for responding were observed by WMMSN, and responders didn’t see the pup again after the second day. The sad truth is seal pups suf-
The Editor: This letter is directed to those people who can in all honesty stand behind the current Republican health plan. Have you looked into how this bill was passed, how it might affect you now or in the future and how it will be financed? If you haven’t, please do so for you may find yourself very surprised. First, do not lose sight of the fact that this bill will cut taxes for the wealthy. According to the Congressional Budget Office it will result in 88.3 billion dollars in tax cuts – mostly for the wealthy. Is this a health care issue for you? Secondly, if you purchase health care on your own, you will get greater tax benefits if you are young rather than old. Yet, is it not the elderly who will need
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greater support due to their age? Thirdly, it will control how Medicaid funds are distributed. Medicaid funds will be given to states on a “block grant” basis. This allows each state to further define how such funds are spent. There will be no uniformity on health coverage from state to state as each state will control what services are provided. The latest Congressional Budget Office projects the Republican plan will increase the numbers of uninsured by approximately 22 million and increase premiums by 15-20 percent in 2018–2019. Do you consider this an improvement in health care? I don’t. This is wealthcare, not healthcare. Peggy Borgens Ferndale
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Now’s the time to start practicing your loudest and meanest “Arrgh,” because Blaine’s annual pirate-themed event is just around the corner. Drayton Harbor Days kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 5 and ends in the afternoon on Sunday, August 6 at Blaine Harbor. Here’s a full list of what’s on deck this year: August 5 Eventgoers will have the chance to start the weekend early with a quick jaunt to the border. The one-mile Kids Marina Fun Run for individuals age 10 and under starts at 8: 30 a.m. The 17th annual Run to the Border is a 5K begins at Blaine Harbor at 9 a.m. Contributions go to support Let’s Move! Blaine’s effort to build a new playground at the elementary school. To volunteer, call Dan Persse at 360/201-1664 or email dcpersse@gmail.com. After the race, folks at the Blaine Senior Center will dish up a hearty pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Once guests clear their plates, they’re invited to stroll through a variety of booths along the waterfront from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendor booths will be open both days. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best pirate garb for a chance to win prizes in the pirate costume contest and join in on a parade. To boot, the Shady Isle Pirates will perform sea chanteys and a historical reenactment. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 will sponsor a series of pirate-themed activities at
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Marine Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting at 1 p.m., eager sailors will line up for the 15th annual Prestigious George Raft Race. Per the rules of the race, participants must build rafts from recycled materials. Onboard crews are tasked with paddling the rafts from the Blaine public boat launch to the finish line at the visitor’s dock. The winner takes home the Prestigious George Raft Race Trophy and all participants receive ribbons. Saturday’s final event begins at 9 p.m. at Marine Park. Paso Del Norte is sponsoring a movie under the stars. August 6 Pets will have the chance to join in on the fun during an annual pet contest. Pet owners are invited to showcase their animal’s best costume and tricks for a chance to win a prize. The event takes place at the Blaine
boating center at 1 p.m. The second annual Finding Blaine scavenger hunt will take place on Sunday and a variety of exhibits and craft vendors will be out on display. Tall ship Lady Washington August 3–6, the tall ship Lady Washington will offer tours and sailing excursions. Visitors are asked to make a reservation by visiting historicalseaport.org or calling 800/200-5239. Model boats and ships will also be dashing through the water near the visitor dock. The historic Plover ferry will offer trips on the hour from Blaine Harbor to Semiahmoo between noon and 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday. The Alaska Packers Association Museum at Semiahmoo will open for both days. To learn more about Drayton Harbor Days, visit blainechamber.com or call 360/332-4544.
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s Participants of the 2017 Reebok Ragnar Northwest Passage watch for fellow teammates and competitors to arrive at Bellingham High School. The high school was an exchange point for teams to meet and switch roles in the relay. Photo by Alyssa Evans
B y A ly s s a E va n s Brightly costumed runners traveled by foot and van to cover 200 miles of Washington state within two days and one night last week. The reason? The annual Ragnar Northwest Passage. Participants started at 5:30 a.m. on July 14 at Blaine’s Peace Arch Park for a journey that took them to Langley, Washington on Whidbey Island for the long-distance overnight relay. The 2017 relay that ended on July 15 was the fifth Ragnar relay Leondra Weiss has participated in along with friends met through
the Mukilteo School District. Every year, the team consists of teachers, staff and parents who met through the district. “It’s a tradition. People who don’t do it one year always regret it,” Weiss said. Every year, the team changes up its name and theme. This year, the team was named “What the Hill?” Last year, the team had a Prince theme and was named “The Team Formerly Known As.” Runners are divided into 12-person teams, which are then divided into groups of six. Each group has its own van and schedule for the race. At all times, only
one teammate runs. As the teammate runs, the five teammates from their van stay nearby as a support system. Once a runner has completed their share of the course, they switch places with a teammate. The other six teammates drive ahead to a rest point, where they will start their part of the relay. Each participant runs a total of three times, for an overall total of about 17 miles, according to the organization. Runners travel along sidewalks, trails and road shoulders. For Whitney Johnsen, from Bellevue, the race was her second Ragnar relay, while her teammates were running the race for the first time. “It’s fun, great and exciting. It’s nice knowing what to expect,” Johnsen said. “There’s a sense of anticipation for the nighttime portion, which is surprisingly more fun. Adrenaline runs faster later on and the race is more intense.” The concept of a 24-plus hour overnight relay began with Steve Hill, from Utah. Hill, his son Dan and Dan’s college roommate Tanner Bell, started the first Wasatch Back Relay in 2004. The relay was 188 miles long (Continued on next page)
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(Continued from previous page) and located in Utah. Since that first relay, Hill’s dream has expanded to several relay races located throughout the U.S., the Northwest Passage being one of them. Ragnar is the largest overnight relay series in the U.S., according to the organization. Volunteers make up a large portion of relay support. Terry Frazee was a first-time volunteer for the event and ran a check-in booth for those in the second vans. “It’s fun and exciting. Action is going on everywhere. Being able to support people and their passions is the best part,” Frazee said. Frazee is from Tumwater and decided to volunteer after his daughter from Woodinville encouraged him to.
Joy Koker, another first-time volunteer, said she decided to volunteer after learning some friends from California were participating in the relay. Koker loves interacting with people so she decided to help during two volunteer shifts, she said.
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s Harry Robinson a spot on the Blaine City Council. Robinson has filled a seat on the council for the last 10 years and has acted as the city’s mayor for the past six years. In the working realm, Robinson racked up 40 years of experience as a marketing executive for insurance companies in Canada and the U.S. and is a former president of the Vancouver-based Life Underwriters Association. He also helped found the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation. Looking ahead, Robinson said he is hopeful about Blaine’s future, but asserts that an experienced city council is key to
achieving success. “The next four years will be very challenging for Blaine and it will be important to have councilmembers who have the experience and know-how in dealing with various issues that arise,” he said. Robinson said revitalizing Blaine’s economy is his top priority and said he’s committed to making it a major focus over the next four years if he is re-elected. “Without a growing and thriving economy, Blaine will have difficulty maintaining the services it currently provides,” he said. “We need to support our current businesses and explore every opportunity to attract new businesses to Blaine, particularly those that provide good paying jobs.” Barrie Hull Hull said he’s had a deep love for Blaine ever since he moved to town in the 1950s. After graduating from Blaine High School, Hull joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was discharged as a sergeant. He eventually pursued an education at Skagit Valley College, the University of Virginia and Centralia College. He majored in political science with a focus on public administration, state and local government at Western Washington University and in 2004 earned the title of distinguished alumnus. Hull lists 60 years of involvement in leadership roles with a variety of worker’s unions, most notably the local chapter of the In-
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ternational Brotherhood of Teamsters. He spent his career as an identification superintendent with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and as a job service specialist with the Washington state Employment Security Department. He’s been a Democratic precinct committee officer in Blaine and Bellingham and was also commissioner at the Northwest Park and Recreation District 2, director at the Blaine school district and president of the Blaine Booster Club. In 1984, Hull was named Blaine Man of the Year. While public office may be a change of pace for Hull, he feels like he’s just what the city needs. “I see the city government not doing the job that they’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “This gives me a chance to bring up
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some of the changes that I want to see in Blaine.” Among those is access, he said. Residents and visitors alike are without proper physical access to Blaine City Hall and other public facilities, such as parks, he said. Hull is also a strong proponent of the I-5/exit 274 interchange project, which was vetoed from the state budget this year. The project is vital to improving Blaine’s economy, he said. Alicia Rule Rule grew up in Laurel, an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, and graduated from Meridian High School in 1994. Three years ago she moved to Blaine to raise her three kids. Rule majored in psychology and American ethnic studies at the University of Washington and received her master’s in social work with honors from San Diego State University. She’s a licensed clinical social worker and also has experience operating a small event planning business in multiple cities. Rule has worn many hats in the years she’s spent serving communities in and outside of Whatcom County as a volunteer. Before moving to Blaine, Rule was a community organizer in Lafayette, Colorado. During that time, she gained support from about 1,400 parents, elected officials and business owners to help revitalize the city’s downtown. “When I moved there, it was
s Alicia Rule a town very much like Blaine,” Rule said. “I established myself as a community organizer, worked with local businesses, elected officials and community leaders to successfully realize the downtown. Just a few short years later and that area is repeatedly named in top 10 lists of best small towns in the entire country by many publications.” If elected, Rule aims to boost community engagement, increase revenue and improve amenities in Blaine, particularly along the waterfront, to attract tourism and investment. She plans to encourage more residents to buy local and to get involved. “I want to hear from all of Blaine,” she said. “We have a diverse population here. All of us live here together.”
Let’s Move! Blaine expands its outreach with new partnership B y A ly s s a E va n s Let’s Move! Blaine, a local organization that helps students in the Blaine school district lead healthy lives, is now part of the Whatcom Family Community Network, a local nonprofit. Let’s Move! Blaine was founded in 2011 by Dan Persse, who’s led the organization since its genesis. He’s worked in Blaine for over 20 years as a physical education teacher. Before the partnership with the network, Let’s Move! Blaine was supported by the Blaine Elementary School PTO Boosters. Continuing to sponsor Let’s Move! Blaine could have resulted in the boosters going over their budget, which led to Let’s Move! Blaine searching for a new sponsor. The network is a good match because their mission to build community together so youth and families thrive relates to what Let’s Move! Blaine is working to do, Persse said. The partnership will broaden the organization’s horizons and provide the organization more opportunities, he said. The Whatcom Family Community Network’s job is to connect organizations that focus on children and align with the network’s mission. The network helps them find their way and gain strength, said Kristi Slette, the network’s executive director. “We’ve been a nonprofit for 27 years and we’ve worked with a lot of nonprofits,” Slette said. “We can support them by sharing our wisdom in a way that no
connection before could have supported them. They become part of something bigger with a lot more access to information, resources and love from others who care about the same thing.” In early July, Persse learned that the current presidential administration opted to discontinue the program. However, the decision didn’t result in Let’s Move! Blaine being shut down because the search for a new fiscal sponsor began before the cancellation of over 400 Let’s Move! programs. Let’s Move! Blaine will now be able to reevaluate their program goals and make decisions on what they’d like to do without following the national Let’s Move initiative requirements. Let’s Move! Blaine would like to engage with kids in the community, work and establish partnerships, and find resources to help the community eat healthier and be more active, Persse said. “My underlying philosophy is that it takes a healthy village to raise a healthy child,” Persse said. “We need to stay focused on how our community can provide more resources to help our community be more physically active to promote more nutritious purchasing and lifestyle habits.” Let’s Move! Blaine is working on a hydration project with the middle school to establish water bottle filling stations. The organization is also working on establishing a walking trail at Bay Horizon Park. Other desired projects include establishing a walking loop in Semiahmoo and
s Let’s Move! Blaine founder Dan Persse.
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partnering with the school district to establish a walking school bus, Persse said. “A lot of people are still after six years like, ‘Let’s move what? What’s Let’s Move! Blaine?’ It just shows that we still have to get out there and do more. I don’t think we could ever do enough,” Persse said. The network will support Let’s Move! Blaine as one of its programs. As a result, Let’s Move! Blaine will have more access to grant money. People will be able to make tax-deductible donations to the program, which wasn’t a possibility before, Slette said. The network will also provide support with grant writing, networking and helping Let’s Move! Blaine become its own nonprofit. “Our goal is never to bring someone on and have them stay with us forever,” Slette said. “The goal would be to bring them (Continued on next page)
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Fare is free for all but one WTA bus route July 20 and 21 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e In support of Bellingham-based Project Homeless Connect event, the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is lifting fees on all but one route this Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21. Project Homeless Connect is a national initiative that’s supported by the U.S Interagency Council on Homelessness. It’s
implemented in 700 communities across the U.S., Canada and Australia. In Whatcom County, an upwards of 400 volunteers have helped out at events. Events offer homeless people medical screenings and care, vision screenings, dental care, mental health screenings, veterans services, legal services, education planning, employment screening and more. Food and childcare is also provided.
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Whatcom Water Week contest open through Sept. 1 B y A ly s s a E va n s Water plays an essential role in Whatcom County, from Blaine to Bellingham Bay and everywhere in between. To celebrate its role, citizens are invited to participate in a pho-
to contest showcasing their connection to water. As part of Whatcom Water Week 2017, which will take place from September 16 to 23, the Whatcom Watersheds Information Network is hosting a photo contest open to
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photographers of all ages. The contest’s theme is “Water – It’s Everybody’s Business.” Submissions will be accepted through September 1. Participants are encouraged to submit photos that showcase the role water plays in their life and Whatcom County’s culture. Photos can be submitted for the following categories: “favorite water spot,” “water business,” “water fun,” “water history,” “water wildlife” and “fan favorite.” Local prizes will be awarded for each category. To participate, photos must be submitted on the network’s Facebook page and by email to wwinphotocontest@gmail.com. Voting will occur on the network’s Facebook page September 2-21 for the “fan favorite” category. The other categories will be voted on by a panel of judges. Winners will be notified by email after September 22. Winning photos will be featured in the 2018 Whatcom Water Week calendar and online. More information about the contest is available at whatcomwaterweeks.org. Photos by Ruth Lauman
$10 federal park pass for seniors going up By Oliver Lazenby If you’re 62 or older, you can get a lifetime pass to national parks for the cost of lunch, but you need to act quickly. The senior discount for a lifetime America the Beautiful pass will jump from $10 to $80 on August 28.
(Continued from previous page) into our family and network, then help them grow into independence so they are able to be strong and sustainable, keep serving children and families, and build resilience with their mission.” Rather than holding events, Let’s Move! Blaine hopes to become more of a facilitator of partnerships. As a facilitator, Let’s Move! Blaine would bring together resources, come up with ideas and then implement them through established partnerships, Persse said. Let’s Move! Blaine meets on the last Monday of the month at the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 activity center. More information on Let’s Move! Blaine and how to get involved is available at letsmoveblaine.net.
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Run and play with your pet at the Dog Days of Summer Festival and 5K B y A ly s s a E va n s Lake Padden Park in Bellingham will soon become a dog’s personal playground thanks to the Whatcom Humane Society. The society’s annual Dog Days of Summer event will be held Sunday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the park. The event will include a 5K run/walk and
a festival. Attending the festival is free. The cost for participating in the 5K ranges from $20 to $125 depending on the number of participants in a group. Registration for the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 10 a.m., when the 5K will start. Dogs and their owners will travel along the Lake Padden trail, located at 4882 S
Samish Way. Registration is also available online. The top three finishers will win prizes within their respective divisions. Participants will be divided into categories including men’s, women’s, kids and over 60. The festival will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded to all
dogs who participate. Games, contests and demonstrations will occur throughout the day, and other enticements include a pet caricaturist, an area for kids and a vegetarian food court. Over 40 animal-friendly vendors will be present at the event. Vendors will include pet supply businesses, animal photographers, animal com-
municators, groomers, dog trainers, animal jewelry sellers and art sellers. All proceeds from the event will go to the Whatcom Humane Society, which is an open-admission shelter. The society served over 4,000 animals in 2016, according to its website. Information about the event is available at bit.ly/2u5PLij.
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Public Notices 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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Blaine alum Ryan Wallen wins pro golf tournament By Oliver Lazenby In his second tournament as a professional, Blaine High School graduate Ryan Wallen won the Laramie Open pro golf tournament on July 15–16, with a score of 10 strokes under par. Wallen swung for a first round score of three strokes under par, and stepped it up to finish the second round seven
strokes under par, according to a press release. Wallen graduated from the University of Wyoming this spring and played in his first pro tournament a week before the Laramie Pro. In the Wyoming Open at the Cheyenne Country Club, he finished all three rounds under par for a 10th overall score of seven under par. Wallen a 2013 Blaine High
School graduate, was a standout golfer at the University of Wyoming. He’s going back to the University of Wyoming this fall to pursue a master’s degree in business and will be an assistant coach to the men’s and women’s golf teams. Wallen plans to compete again this weekend in the Colorado Open at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver.
What’s happening at the Blaine Clubhouse? The Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County has a full slate of events on deck this summer. Take a look at what’s in store through August 25 at the Blaine club house: Mondays: Tech Club, 2–2:45 p.m. and Nature Nuggets, 2–2:45 p.m. Tuesdays: Comic Book Club, 2–2:45 p.m.; Baking and Crafting Club, 2–2:45 p.m.; and TED Talk Tuesday, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Pokémon Club,
2–2:45 p.m.; Pen Pals Club, 2–2:45 p.m.; and Chopped, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Thursdays: Gardening Club, 2–2:45 p.m.; iStride and Open Tech, 2–2:45 p.m.; and Arts and Engineering, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Fridays: Field trip to Blaine Library, 2 p.m.; Afternoon Movie, 3:45 p.m.; and Fitness Friday, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Daily, the Blaine Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County offers Summer Brain Gain, a summer
learning-loss prevention program, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.; Summer Brain Gain: READ!, a literacy program, from 1:15 to 2 p.m.; and Teen Hour from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A daily free lunch is offered from noon to 12:30; snack time is 3:30–3:45 p.m.; open gym is 11:30 a.m.–noon; and Reading Race is 4–4:30 p.m. The Blaine Boys & Girls Club is open Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Birch Bay woman dies after falling on hiking trail B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e A hiking accident in the North Cascades resulted in the death of a Birch Bay woman on July 11, according to Skagit County Sheriff’s Office chief of patrol operations Chad Clark. Karen Vaden, 68, had hiked more than halfway through the 4.2-mile loop on the Sauk Moun-
tain trail before falling about 70 feet in an area of steep switchbacks, Clark said. She was accompanied by a group of friends who carried her to a clearing and performed CPR. Skagit County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene around 3 p.m. and received assistance from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island about an hour later, Clark said.
Vaden died before arriving to Skagit Valley Hospital. Sauk Mountain trail is steep and narrow and in some places eroded due to hikers cutting through the switchbacks, according to the Washington Trails Association. Hikers gain about 1,200 feet in elevation and the highest point reaches about 5,500 feet.
Man collapses, dies at Birch Bay Waterslides With limited details available at press time, authorities with North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) confirmed that a man collapsed and died at Birch Bay Waterslides around 1:30
p.m. on July 18. He was a victim of an apparent heart attack. Bystanders as well as a handful of on-site Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) at the park, located at 4874 Birch Bay–Lynden
Road, performed CPR on the man until responders arrived. The incident took place outside of the water. The man later died on the scene, said NWFR division chief Henry Hollander.
s Blaine’s AA league baseball team is going to the AA state tournament, which starts Saturday, July 22, in Walla Walla. Back row, from l.: Dylan Parcels, Zane Rector, Cruz Rodriguez, Cam Ellis, Kai Nagle and Nick Gunderson. Front row, from l.: Jon Gunderson, Kevin Nolasco, Ryan Turnberg and Tobin Akre. Courtesy photo
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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: June 21-26 June 21, 9:35 a.m.: Property found on
June 23, 10:10 a.m.: Suspicious per-
Halibut Drive.
Birch Bay Drive.
son on Loomis Trail Road.
June 25, 1:13 p.m.: Vandalism cold
June 21, 12:05 p.m.: Suspicious ve-
June 23, 12:27 p.m.: Vehicle aban-
call on Camas Drive.
hicle cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden
doned cold call on Francis Lane.
June 25, 3:23 p.m.: Juvenile problem
Road.
June 23, 1:20 p.m.: Vandalism cold
on Birch Bay Drive.
June 21, 1:08 p.m.: Burglary on Loom-
call on Treevue Road.
June 25, 7:37 p.m.: Motor vehicle
is Trail Road.
June 23, 1:58 p.m.: Counterfeit on
accident non-blocking, non-injury on
June 21, 5:34 p.m.: Burglary cold call
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
Harborview Road and Drayton Harbor
on Drayton Harbor Road.
June 23, 4:48 p.m.: Assist citizen cold
Road.
June 21, 6:55 p.m.: Civil problem
call on H Street Road.
June 25, 9:08 p.m.: Drugs on Dahl
cold call on Treevue Road.
June 23, 5:06 p.m.: Suicidal subject
Lane and Sweet Road.
June 21, 8:07 p.m.: Parking problem
on Birch Bay Drive.
June 25, 9:08 p.m.: Traffic stop on
on Holeman Avenue.
June 23, 9:50 p.m.: Domestic verbal
Birch Bay Square Street.
June 22, 9:52 a.m.: Harassment cold
on Salishan Road.
June 25, 9:27 p.m.: Prowler on Fir
call on Castlerock Drive.
June 23, 11:07 p.m.: Theft on Fern
Way.
June 22, 11:44 a.m.: Suspicious cir-
Street.
June 25, 10:34 p.m.: Traffic stop on
cumstances
June 24, 12:35 a.m.: Mental on Sea-
Beachcomber Drive. Blaine man, 25,
Road.
wan Place.
arrested and cited for operating with
June 22, 12:33 p.m.: Domestic order
June 24, 4:41 a.m.: Vandalism on East
license suspended third degree.
violation cold call on Lincoln Road.
Street.
June 26, 12:33 a.m.: Threat cold call
June 22, 12:51 p.m.: Vehicle aban-
June 24, 9 a.m.: Burglary cold call on
on Harborview Road.
doned cold call on Frances Lane.
Birch Bay Drive.
June 26, 6:19 a.m.: Theft cold call on
June 22, 12:58 p.m.: Trespass on Birch
June 24, 10 a.m.: Suspicious circum-
Semiahmoo Drive.
Bay-Lynden Road.
stances cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden
June 26, 11:12 a.m.: Vehicle recov-
June 22, 4:33 p.m.: Assist citizen on
Road.
ery cold call on Kickerville Road and
Moonlight Way.
June 24, 1:47 p.m.: Vehicle prowl
Holtzheimer Trail.
June 22, 7:17 p.m.: Trespass on Giles
cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
June 26, 11:47 a.m.: Vandalism cold
Road.
June 24, 2:38 p.m.: Traffic stop on
call in Blaine.
June 23, 9:52 a.m.: Alarm audible on
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
June 26, 2:43 p.m.: Civil problem
Bay Circle.
June 24, 8:11 p.m.: Civil problem on
cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
on
Birch
Bay-Lynden
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Police Reports July 14, 10:02 a.m.: A woman called to report her vehicle had been prowled several days ago. The woman had her car for sale in the 2700 block of Bell Road. Today she noticed the vehicle had moved. She found someone had gained access to the vehicle and stolen the car radio and several small items. It is believed the suspects attempted to steal the car, but fortunately the owner had made the car temporarily inoperable. July 14, 8:05 p.m.: An officer responded to a business for a report of a dog being locked in a vehicle. An officer arrived and found the vehicle was parked in the shade with the windows down, and the dog had access to water and did not appear to be in distress. The vehicle owner was found and contacted and made aware of the complaint. The owner stated that he only brings the dog to work if he is working nights and plays with the dog twice per shift for 30 minutes. The officer cleared without any further action. July 14, 10:30 p.m.: Officers assisted the U.S. Coast Guard in regards to a report of a boat running aground somewhere near Semiahmoo Spit. An officer searched the area and spoke with multiple people. There were no signs of a boat in distress and no one else witnessed anything similar to what was
reported to the Coast Guard. The results of the search were relayed to the U.S. Coast Guard. July 14, 11 p.m.: Blaine police responded to a business along with North Whatcom Fire and Rescue for a report of an intoxicated female. Aid units located the female and took her to her hotel room. The woman’s husband reported she had consumed a few THC gummy bears. The woman was not in need of medical attention, and the husband re-ported he would watch out for her welfare. July 15, 7:46 p.m.: Officers responded to a 911 report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival officers discovered a man had destroyed multiple items of personal property, including putting a hole in the drywall with his forehead. No one else was injured during the incident. However, officers also found the man had made several attempts to start a fire in the home’s yard using an accelerant. He was ultimately successful in starting a blaze in a fire pit, where several items were found smoldering. Due to the proximity of the fire(s) to the home, the dry nature of the grass, and the fact that the materials being burned did not meet the requirements of a recreational fire, the man was arrested and charged with reckless burning, in addition to domestic violence malicious
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mischief. He was booked into Whatcom County Jail. July 15, 10:05 p.m.: A man knocked on the Blaine Police Department’s door and stated he wished to turn himself in for a department of corrections warrant. An officer confirmed the warrant. The man was granted his wish and transported and booked into Whatcom County Jail. July 16, 1:07 a.m.: Blaine Police were dispatched to a residence on 4th Street to a complaint that a loud argument was taking place inside the home. Police spoke with the family and de-termined that the argument surrounded an underage and unlicensed child trying to drive a car. Both parent and child were advised of the legal ramifications that will occur should the child be caught driving on a public roadway. July 16, 6:05 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a hit and run at SR 543 and Boblett. A gray van with New Hampshire plates side-swiped a blue B.C.-plated Toyota. The van then attempted to flee into Canada where the driver was intercepted by Canada Border Services agents and rejected entry. The 21-year-old was then returned to the US where he was arrested, cited and released for the criminal offense. This report is provided by the Blaine police department.
Tides July 21–July 27 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 21 2:43 am 9.5 10:20 am -2.1
5:58 pm 9.4 10:45 pm 6.6
Sa 22 3:39 am 9.5 11:10 am -2.6
6:44 pm 9.9 11:47 pm 6.4
Su 23 4:35 am 9.3 11:58 am -2.7
7:26 pm 10.2
Mo 24 12:45 am 6.0 5:31 am 9.0
12:46 pm -2.4 8:08 pm 10.3
Tu 25 1:39 am 5.4 6:27 am 8.5
1:30 pm -1.7 8:46 pm 10.3
We 26 2:33 am 4.9 7:25 am 8.0
2:14 pm -0.7 9:24 pm 10.1
Th 27 3:27 am 4.3 8:25 am 7.3
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of July 11 to July 17, 0.0 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 18.81 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 77.8°F on July 15 with a low of 52°F on July 14. Average high was 75.9°F and average low was 54.2°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
BTAC Grant Applications: Grant applications for 2018 events and programs that enhance tourism in the city of Blaine are being accepted through August 4. Info: Debbie Harger, 543-9982 or cityofblaine.com. History Sunset Cruises: Tuesdays through August 29, boards 6:15 p.m., Bellingham. Tickets $30-35. Info: whatcommuseum.org. 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. Beach Walk and Low Tide Critter Search: Friday, July 21, 10 a.m., BP Heron Center. Come and share the excitement of Birch Bay State Park marine life at a minus tide with a guided beach walk. Books and Bites: Friday, July 21, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the lively conversation at this book discussion opportunity. Discussing Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Pick up your copy at the library today. Info: 305-3637. Snap Circuits: Friday, July 21, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. 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. 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 (or location). Show off your knowledge in trivia, 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 hourly workshops on healthy trees, native plant ID, wildfire, invasive brush, edible mushrooms and more. Cost: $50 per person or $60 per couple. 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. Live Music by the Shannanagins: Saturday, July 22, 8:30 p.m., Wheel House Bar & Grill, 746 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-3512. LEGO Club: Monday, July 24, 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. Friends of the Birch Bay Library: Monday, July 24, 6:30 p.m., Jacobs Landing Clubhouse, 7806 Birch Bay Drive. Working to build a branch library in Birch Bay. Info: birchbaycommunitylibrary@gmail.com. Baker Lake Hike: Tuesday, July 25, 8 a.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Easy hike along the wild east shore of Baker Lake. Length TBD. Pre-registration required. Free, bring a sack lunch. Meet at activity center for carpooling. Info: 656-6416. Mr. Mike and His Story Bike: Tuesday, July 25, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. A high-energy show bringing stories to life using traditional Japanese storytelling tools. For ages K-5. Info: 305-3637. Teen Tuesday: Tuesday, July 25, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Play games, make crafts, talk books. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 305-3637. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, July 25, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess enhances creativity, problem solving, memory and more. Weekly. For ages K–12, and parents. Info: 305-3637. Summer Play Date: Wednesday, July 25, 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 birth-5 years. Info: 305-3637. Picnic at the Playground: Saturday, July 29, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Marine Park Playground, 272 Marine Drive, Blaine. Join us for a cookout at the Marine Park playground. All ages. Cost: $3. Kids’ Craft Fair: Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Buy or sell. Homemade crafts and treats made by children. Everything $5 or less. Kids ages 5-13 may sell; everyone can shop! Space is limited, and registration is required. Info: 305-3637. Birch Bay Music Festival: Friday, August 4, 2–10 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday, August 6, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., 7878 Birch Bay Drive on old golf course grounds. Live music, vendors, beer and wine garden, guitar raffle. Info: birchbaymusicfestival.com. Drayton Harbor Days: Friday and 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, kids’ pirate costume contest, Prestigious George Raft Race, steamboats, vendors. Info: blainechamber.com.
Ongoing 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., Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Childcare provided. $5 drop-in fee. Peer to Peer Grief Support: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Baptist Church high school room, 2480 W. Badger Road, Custer. Info: 360/350-8089. Al-Anon Meetings: Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m., Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison, Blaine. Info: 332-6062. 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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Scenes from the Drayton Harbor Music Festival July 9-15 To learn more, visit draytonharbormusic.org
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