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s Droves of sand sculptors took part in the Birch Bay Sand Sculpture contest July 22-23. More photos on page 15.

School district publishes policy against “lunch shaming” By Oliver Lazenby In some school districts, if a student doesn’t have lunch, they don’t eat. In others, they get a cheese sandwich to eat in front of their classmates who are toting trays of corndogs, baked beans, fruit and vegetables. For the most part, that’s not the case at Blaine schools. The district’s guidelines for dealing with unpaid lunch debt state, “No

child will be turned away on the basis of a zero or negative balance account.” Those guidelines aren’t new, but they’re in writing for the first time in response to new U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations that require school districts to communicate, in writing, what they’ll do when students can’t pay for lunch. The new federal rules are aimed at ending “lunch shaming,” a term for a variety of practices that single students out for

Tall ship Lady Washington sets sail for annual maritime festival B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e In just a matter of days, tall ship Lady Washington will appear in Drayton Harbor – the vessel is a full-scale replica of the first American ship to touch land on the west coast of North America in 1788. Lady Washington typically pairs with the Hawaiian Chieftain for trips along

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the coast, but crews had to leave the steel-clad Hawaiian vessel moored in Port Townsend for routine repair, said operations director with Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, Caitlin Stanton. Grays Harbor Historical Seaport organizes trips along the west coast to educate the public about maritime history and traditions. Crews maneuvering Lady Washington

through the Pacific’s brisk waters are set to make a stop in Blaine from August 3 to 6 during Drayton Harbor Days, offering a slew of local cruise excursions and tours. Here’s a look at what’s in store: Vessel Tours: The tours are offered throughout Lady Washington’s stay in Blaine. Stanton said they offer the public

not being able to pay for lunch, including anything from stamping kids’ hands as a reminder to bring money, to denying them a lunch tray. Blaine’s guidelines say students won’t get turned away at the lunch counter, even if they already have a negative balance on their account. Instead, they’ll either get a regular meal and some more debt (See Lunch, page 6)

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Are impact fees the key to revitalizing downtown and incentivizing growth in Blaine? The question was at the heart of an hour-long discussion between Blaine City Council and city staff at a special meeting held July 24. Not yet ready to make a decision, council voted unanimously during a separate meeting that evening to request that city staff draft a proposal based on four types of impact fees and incentive programs – the council will either approve, deny or modify the proposal in a few months. Impact fees are one-time charges that counties, cities and towns impose on developers. The funds are used to extend public services to support growth. In Washington state, impact fees can be used on public streets, roads, publicly-owned parks, open space, recreation facilities, school facilities and fire protection facilities. Impact fees and other development incentives have already been written into the Blaine’s comprehensive plan, which details how to accommodate growth over the next 20 years. “These are things we’ve been looking at for a while,” said community development director Michael Jones. “The comprehensive plan and what you’ve already adopted recognizes the idea that there has to be enough financial capacity of the city to continue to do its job and provide the services and things that it needs to do while taking this into consideration.” The city has already started developing a revised impact fee ordinance out of a request from the state legislature for all cit-

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ies to adopt a deferral system so developers can pay fees after construction is complete, as opposed to before. Jones said it opened up an opportunity for the city council to revisit its existing code and consider an update. Jones proposed seven types of impact fees, waivers and rebates, which council narrowed down to four. Moving forward, staff with the city will offer up a detailed proposal for the incentives and ask for a vote in a few months, Jones said. Below are the four options the council will consider: Differential fee, based on geographic area/zone This would establish multiple zones where impact fees are set at different levels. Rates could depend on miles traveled across city streets and the need for infrastructure, for example. Differential fee, based on type of use Fees would be applied based on type of use. High-impact users, such as a trucking business, could face higher rates due to the impact on roads, while a high-grossing retail store that contributes large sums of tax revenue could pay a lower rate. The city council could also consider a “pass-by trip reduction,” which would grant lower rates to businesses that draw customers who didn’t necessarily intend to visit, such as a gas station. These types of businesses tend to reduce impact on city services. The fee has the risk of adversely impacting warehousing and transportation industries. Rebate, based on use The city could provide a rebate for the impact fee over a set period of time based on sales tax revenue and overall performance, for example. The rebate could cover a portion or all of the fee, but could not exceed the original amount. Residential fee waiver The incentive could waive fees for downtown residential development in order to promote access to housing in the downtown core. “I think the public has to understand how difficult this is. But we’ve got to try,” said city councilmember Harry Robinson about revitalizing Blaine’s downtown. “We’ve got to look under every rock that has a business underneath it.”

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Drivers using a handheld device while roaming Washington roads now face a hefty fine as a result of a new distracted driving law that went into effect July 23. Under the law, drivers are restricted from using a handheld device – such as a cellphone, tablet or laptop – while in motion or stalled in traffic. It’s now against the law to watch videos, use cameras, type messages or access information from a handheld device while in transit. Hands-free devices are (See Driving, page 13)

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p.m. on August 5 and 6. Evening and Adventure Sails: Both sails last two hours and offer the public a chance to get a more relaxed view of how the vessel operates. The sails cost $49 for adults and $42 for seniors, military personnel and children. Evening sails take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Au-

a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 5. All ages are encouraged to dress in their best pirate garb for a chance to win prizes in the pirate costume contest. To get everyone in the spirit, the Shady Isle Pirates will perform sea chanteys and a historical reenactment. The 15th annual Prestigious George Raft Race: The race begins at 1 p.m. on August 5 and requires participants to build rafts from recycled materials. Rafts must be rowed from the Blaine public boat launch to the finish line at the visitor’s dock by onboard crews. The winner takes home the Prestigious George Raft Race Trophy and all participants receive ribbons. Movie Under the Stars: Paso Del Norte is sponsoring a movie at 9 p.m. on August 5 at Marine Park. Pet Contest: Pets can join in on the fun at 1 p.m. on August 6 at the Blaine Boating Center by putting their best tricks and costume on display for a chance to win prizes. Ferry rides: 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. To learn more about Drayton Harbor Days, visit blainechamber.com or call 360/332-4544.

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To learn more about Grays Harbor Historical Seaport or to purchase tickets for an excursion, visit historicalseaport.org or call 1/800-200-5239. Don’t forget about Drayton Harbor Days Before you fill up your calendar with sailing excursions, be sure to save some time to enjoy Blaine’s annual maritime festival, Drayton Harbor Days. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 5 and ends in the afternoon on Sunday, August 6 at Blaine Harbor. Here’s what’s on the schedule this year: The 17th annual Run to the Border: The 5K begins at 9 a.m. on August 5 at Blaine Harbor. A one-mile Kids Marina Fun Run for kids under 10 kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Contributions support Let’s Move! Blaine. To volunteer, call Dan Persse at 360/201-1664 or email dcpersse@gmail.com. Pancake Breakfast: Heaps of tasty breakfast staples will be up for grabs at the Blaine Senior Center from 8 to 11 a.m. on August 5. The senior center is located at 763 G Street. Shopping: The public can peruse a variety of vendor booths along the waterfront from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 5. Pirate-themed games, activities and contests: BlaineBirch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 is sponsoring a variety of pirate-themed activities at Marine Park from 10:30

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The Editor: Blaine is located in a beautiful part of the world, it is a quaint little town with so much potential. Things can change with progressive leadership. Did you know that our city has a bit of a bad reputation for overpolicing minor traffic infractions? Visit Speedtrap.com and TripAdvisor.com, there you can read about it. This bully culture must stop. Tourists and visitors will choose other places to visit and likely tell 10 other folks to avoid downtown Blaine. There are stops signs in this town that are unnecessary and used by the city as revenue generators. This is very wrongheaded. How can you have a revitalized community, when you are writing up to 13 or more tickets for California/rolling stops one right after another at H Street and Peace Portal Drive in a 3 .5 hour period one day? A northand-south-facing simple single flashing amber will solve this problem. Ferndale recently removed a stoplight on their main street, the first intersection westbound just west of the river. Traffic has really smoothed out, go check. By the way, also notice there are no empty storefronts in downtown Ferndale. Scrap the ward system, obviously it isn’t

working. There is no accountability, and it appears to not have been working for many decades. Anyone with 98230 or Blaine in their address should be able to run and be on the city council. I know of several reasonable, common-sense folks that would like to contribute to the betterment of our downtown and community, but cannot under the current very restrictive and regressive system. Make the business license fee the same as other cities: $25 for the first year only, then no charge every year after. Charging the highest fee of any city around is yet another unwelcoming business blocker. If common sense prevails Blaine can be so much more than it is now. Doesn’t downtown Blaine deserve this? Doesn’t the community and visitors alike deserve this? This town has been held back for way too long. Bill Becht Blaine The Editor: In response to Henry Wernecke’s letter to the editor on July 13, I have been in Birch Bay for nine years and find it is a very pleasant piece of paradise. Mr. Wernecke says many people and pets

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are negatively affected by the fireworks on the 4th of July. I agree some people don’t like the fireworks, but hundreds of people visit Birch Bay to participate in the Independence Day celebration. I can’t speak for the pets as I don’t have any, but as for the “drunks blowing crap up,” I didn’t see anyone in a drunken manner this year. The sheriff’s department does an excellent job protecting life and property. To my knowledge, the only injury the fire department attended was a child hit by a slow moving car and the injuries were not life threatening. As for the garbage on the beach? Yes, there is garbage left behind, but a great group of volunteers collect the garbage the following day and a work crew from the sheriff’s department also helps to clean up the beach. Mr. Wernecke forgot to mention the thousands of dollars this event brings to Birch Bay. In the big picture, hundreds of people travel to Birch Bay, support local businesses and enjoy this traditional 4th of July event. (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.

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Blaine City Council approves Vista Terrace project extension to Lincoln Lane At a regular meeting on July 24, Blaine City Council voted to approve an extension to the Vista Terrace Electrical Conversion project to Lincoln Lane, adjacent to Allen Street. The current project is an effort to expand utility services in the Vista Terrace neighborhood and includes converting the area’s power from Puget Sound Energy to Blaine Power. In March 2017, the council awarded the project to Sail Electric Inc. for about half the city’s original estimate. The extended project will cost Sail Electric Inc. a total of $207,522.80. Public hearing for six-year transportation program set for August Blaine City Council voted unanimously to hold a public hearing

(Continued from previous page) If you don’t like it, perhaps you should take a holiday out of the area at that time. Denis Burgess Birch Bay The Editor: Have you ever seen clumps of rabbit feces on the Semiahmoo Spit pathway? Neither have I. Rabbits are discrete; they deposit their waste under the shrubs, hidden from sight. Humans with dogs, however, are not as thoughtful. Some leave their dogs’ feces on the path where other humans and animals walk. If your dog left a deposit at your front door, would you pick it up or just let your guests walk around it to enter your home? Bags and bag deposit stations are available on the spit; responsible dog owners have bags attached to their animals’ harness or leash. Have you seen the speed limit signs on the spit? I have. Why do people ignore them? As a walker, it is scary when drivers are speeding over the 25 mph speed limit. There is no excuse for local residents to drive above the speed limit. As for visitors or contractors driving to the resort and construc-

If you want your vote to count in the primaries, be sure to return your ballot by Tuesday, August 1. The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office requires that ballots be postmarked by August 1 and stamped with 49-cent postage. No delivery cost is applied to ballots that are placed in a drop box. In Blaine, drop boxes are located at the Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, 4581 Birch Bay-Lynden Road; drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on August 1. An at-large position on Blaine City Council is on the primary election ballot – incumbent Harry Robinson, Barrie Hull and Alicia Rule are all vying for the position. The top two candidates to finish in the primary will appear on the November 7 general election ballot.

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Football grandstand at least three years out By Oliver Lazenby A Blaine school district board of directors work session on July 17 determined that many options remain for a new or updated grandstand at the football stadium – a project that was put on hold last year – but nothing will happen in the next three years. Voters passed a bond in February 2015 that, along with additions to the primary school and high school, included a new high school grandstand to replace the current one, which is small and doesn’t meet some ADA guidelines. When bids on work at the high school came in over budget last June, the school board voted to scrap the new grandstand and proceed with the core high school facility construction. The board left open the possibility of building a scaled-back version of the grandstands with

money left over from the core high school facility. The budget included $2.1 million in contingency money. That’s significantly less than the $4.2 million that Spee West Construction, the low bidder and contractor on the core high school facility, bid to build the grandstands, but it’s enough to at least update and add to the existing stadium. It’s still too early to tell whether any money will be left over from construction – the district might have a better idea after next summer, said superintendent Ron Spanjer – but district project manager Jim Kenoyer and finance director Amber Porter presented a range of options for a scaled-down grandstand at the July 17 meeting. Those options include anything from making some upgrades to the current seating structure and adding seats to the visitor’s side of the stadium, to demolishing the

concrete structure of the current grandstands and replacing it with a pre-built aluminum structure with capacity for up to 1,900 fans. The current grandstands hold 1,200 people, and about 1,400 people on average attend games, said Alan Pomeroy, district facilities supervisor. Spee West estimated the cheapest option would cost $1.3 million and the more expensive one would cost $2.6 million. The $2.6 million option also includes new restroom and concessions facilities. If nothing is added to the current facility, it will still need $400,000 to $500,000 in updates to address code issues. The district could even go back to voters for a new bond with a plan more like the original one. On that option, Spanjer noted that property taxes will rise during the next four years for the state’s new school funding plan, and asking

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s Hughes Bayview Park is home to an eagle’s nest for viewing. Down the street from Peace Arch State Park is Blaine Marine Park, located at 272 Marine Drive. The park has public art, trails, covered birdwatching viewing stations, an outdoor amphitheater and a newer maritime-themed playground. The park stretches along the water and is accessible for fishing. Access to the Blaine Public Pier from the park requires a short walk. Semiahmoo Park, located at 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway, has trails, art and picnic spots. The park is also good for kayaking and beachcombing. It includes the Alaska Packers Association Museum, which is free and open from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Birch Bay State Park, located at 5105 Helweg Road, has both a forested area and beach access. The park allows camping, hosts several environmental education programs and features tide pools, which are popular to explore.

s The Dakota Creek Kayak Launch offers access to Dakota Creek and Drayton Harbor. Like Peace Arch State Park, a day pass or a Discover Pass is required for parking. Other parks worth a visit include Lincoln Park, located at 1800 H Street; Skallman Park, located at 1190 Yew Avenue; Hughes Bayview Park, located at 951 Pearl Street; Montfort Park, located at 2300 Montfort Avenue; Point Whitehorn Marine Park, located at 6770 Koehn Road; and Dakota Creek Kayak Launch Park, located at 1300 Runge Avenue. Lincoln and Skallman parks are both off-leash dog parks. Hughes Bayview Park offers a prime birdwatching spot for eagles and herons. A five-minute walk from Hughes Bayview Park leads to Montfort Park, which features a peaceful forested park along the waterfront, as well as trails. Point Whitehorn is a marine reserve with over 50 acres of land to explore. The kayak launch offers access to Dakota Creek and Drayton Harbor. A skateboard park is located by the Blaine Public Library at 635 Fourth Street.

s The BP Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park offers a place to rest. Where to play Across from Blaine Marine Park is Blaine Harbor. The harbor is easily accessible and a nice spot for a walk.

s Birch Bay’s tide flats offer plenty of space to roam.

Restaurants The historic Plover Ferry, Washington state’s oldest foot-passenger ferry, is located in the harbor. The ferry runs Friday and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., as well as from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The ferry goes back and forth between the harbor and Semiahmoo Resort, providing views of Drayton Harbor, White Rock, B.C. and Semiahmoo Bay. Wildlife such as eagles, herons and seals can be seen on the short ride. Riding the ferry costs $5 per adult and $1 per child. Semiahmoo Resort is home to the Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club, designed by golfer Arnold Palmer; and the Loomis Trail Golf Club, designed by architect Graham Cooke. The resort also has a beach activity center that rents kayaks, bicycles and paddleboards.

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s Flying kites on a windy day is a popular activity in Birch Bay. A walk through downtown Blaine includes views of the water from several stops. Off G and H streets are two plazas that include views worth a stop, as well as public art on display. In Birch Bay, there are several recreational activities to enjoy. Sandcastle building, kite flying, skimboarding, swimming, kayaking, crabbing and clamming are all popular activities. More adventure awaits with a little spending money at locations in town. The Birch Bay Waterslides, which is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., offers a way to cool off from the summer heat. Just down the road from the waterslides is the Miniature World Family Fun Center, which has mini golf and go-karts. Finally, Paddle and Pedal Adventures offers surreys, bikes, kayaks and more. Where to eat Blaine and Birch Bay are hubs for food in north Whatcom County. In Blaine, winding down Peace

Portal Drive is the easiest way to access the majority of food options, including seafood, American, Mexican, Thai and Chinese varieties. Cafes, delis and ice cream can also be found near the drive. A handful of food trucks are located throughout town and offer Mexican and seafood options. You’ll find more places to eat on the opposite side of I-5 near H Street. In Semiahmoo, the resort has several eateries featuring seafood and other varieties. On Fridays and Saturdays until September 2, the resort hosts a seaside barbecue from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. with live music. A drive along Birch Bay Drive will bring you close to pizza, candy, ice cream, teriyaki, Chinese, cafes, seafood and American options. Off I-5 exit 270, there is a cafe, as well as fast food and American options.

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7806 Birch Bay Drive #709, Jacob’s Landing • $169,000 JACOB’S LANDING! Desirable first floor unit with short walk to the beach! Set back from the busy street creating atmosphere of quietude and privacy; fully furnished. Jacob’s Landing is a waterfront development, magnificent grounds, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, clubhouse, racket ball, & short walk to the beach.

NEW LISTING! Ruth Skeete • (360) 358-5075 9499 Semiahmoo Parkway #B9, Semiahmoo • $595,000 OPEN HOUSE SUN 12-3

GROUND FLOOR BEACHFRONT! Beachwalker Villa Condo, custom finishes, architect designed int, hiend appl/fixtures. 1,428 SF 3BD, 2BA. Gourmet kit w/island, quartz counters, pot filler, Viking dual fuel range/oven! NG fireplace, 3rd BD w/4 builtin bunks, 30 paces to beach from spacious patio.

Carl W. R. Dufton • (360) 815-6637 4745 Tidal Way, G Building, Birch Bay • $284,900-$289,900

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NEW CONSTRUCTION PRE-SALE! The Tides at Birch Bay, premier community of craftsman style cottage condos nestled on 11 acres of hillside above the bay. Near Birch Bay. Private units are over 1200 SF, granite counters, rock gas FP, SS appliances, 2 BD, 1.75 BA, bonus loft, office/den plus a large covered deck.

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8105 Birch Bay Square St. I-5 Exit 270, Blaine

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Ground floor, furnished, SW corner Grand Bay Resort. Quality finishes; spacious master ensuite, large patio w/ ocean view. Lush grounds, steps to the beach. Minutes to I-5!

Beautifully maintained golf course home. View of 2nd green, ponds & mountains. Single level home located in Birch Bay Village with private marinas, beaches, pool & security.

3-BD, 2.5-BA home, w/open stairway, vaulted ceilings custom cabs & SS appls. Near greenbelt, & I-5. Architecturally designed, open flr plan. Extra storage, excellent design, fenced backyard.

Rare w/50’ of beach and ownership into the tidelands. 1616 sq. ft. home, huge great room, wall of windows, custom blinds, private beach, 3-BD, 2-BA, lrg master en-suite, spacious walk-ins.

Waterfront! In the heart of Birch Bay, single story. Main house w/wood floors, custom cabs, granite counters, sky lights, upgraded baths. Free standing cabana, 3/4 beach bath. Crab sink!

Birch Bay Village, mtn and bay views. Open, bright floor plan, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, tile, master, jetted tub, walk in closet. Lrg deck w/southern exposure. Gardener’s delight.

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9495 Semiahmoo Pkwy #5 • $399,000

8612 Blue Grouse Wy • $499,000

Birch Bay Village ocean view, 3-BD, +ofc, rambler designed for entertaining. Master en-suite, ceiling height cabs, ss appl, 2-sided gas FP, vaulted ceilings, central vac, on demand hot water.

METICULOUS doublewide on 5 acres. LARGE 4-bay shop, office, tractor leanto plus 2-car garage. Covered parking for 12 vehicles, RV parking. Pellet stoves & solar panels. Guest cottage.

4-BD, 3.25-BA condo, high-end beauty, w/sweeping views. Granite counters, slate tile floors, vaulted ceilings, straight grain fir cabs, theater & game room. Terraced main level master.

3,450 SF fairway home, main floor living, 3-BD plus den, sunny island kit, luxe master. 25’ entry cupola, solid red birch floors, extensive built-ins. Virtual Tour: ClassicFairwayStyle.com.

Saltwaterfront, glorious sunsets! Beachwalker Villa on pebbly shore! Southernmost building. Exceptional views from 4 decks. 2 suites up. Great rm, kit, powder on main. Walk to resort.

Sunny retreat on NW side of Semiahmoo’s lush 7th fairway. 6 & 7 are parallel, here, so fairway view is expansive. Charming master ste plus two generous guestrooms and full bath.

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8707 Wood Duck Wy • $675,000

8849 Goldeneye Ln • $799,000

8745 Oertel Dr • $1,685,000

8700 Semiahmoo Dr • $825,000

8790 Goshawk Rd • $795,000

Single Story Rambler on Semiahmoo’s lush 18th fairway! A chipshot to the Clubhouse. 3 beds/2baths. Enclosed courtyard.. Vaulted great room w/window wall overlooking the fairway.

Semiahmoo beauty, golf course home! Well-crafted home, 2,800 SF on one floor! High ceilings & windows bring in lots of light to the great room, chef quality appliances. Master ste w/FP.

One of a kind, exquisite custom home on Turnberry Pond. Southern exposure, extensive tile work, custom fir built-ins, granite & new lighting finishes. Upgraded lighting, appliances.

Timeless waterfront home, prime medium bank w/ pvt access to beach, boathouse & tideland ownership. Westerly vistas from every room, main floor living w/ master retreat, chef’s kitchen.

8.5 acres, private PREMIER WATERFRONT ACREAGE! Expansive walking paths, 297 ft+/- bluff frontage w/ SWEEPING VIEWS. Road access to property & 100 ft+/- beach ownership.

Gorgeous home--ideal 18th fairway location--has a fabulous floor plan with friendly kitchen/breakfast nook & warm & inviting family room. Main floor living.

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Inland Pacific’s Crown Jewel, Northwest architecture. Waterfront community. New artisan quality construction, high-end appliances, fixtures. Quartz counter tops, hardwood.

Cozy 2-BD, 1.5-BA home, office den loft. Deluxe kit, oak cabs, vaulted ceiling, wood stove, beautiful large refinished deck Huge master overlooking duck pond 2 Car garage, lots of storage

Why rent when you can buy for this price?! Contemporary 3-BD rambler in Wilson Estates w/ spacious open floor plan. Crown molding, new dishwasher & range. Partly fenced back yard.

Spectacular 4.79 acreage w/shop. 2,086 SF 3-BD, 2.5-BA home, overlooking acres of mature landscaping & salmon run. Vaulted ceilings, granite counters, newer furnace w/heat pump.

2-bay shop, & 2-BD remodeled apt. Geothermal radiant flr heat+ new ductless mini-split for AC, or add’l heat. Summer bunk house w/ .5BA! Swimming pond & dock. RV parking.

Exquisite, ultra-contemporary w/modern farm style look, 2140 SF. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, linear fire place, custom trim, brushed hickory flooring, quartz counters, lots of light.

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For car collector, hobby needing space or contractor. Great location, METICULOUSLY maintained doublewide on 5 acres, minutes from Birch Bay. LARGE 4-bay shop, office, tractor lean-to plus 2-car garage, never ending possibilities. Covered parking for 12 vehicles, and RV parking, chicken coop & pasture. Pellet stoves, solar panels, guest cottage, or studio/ office with pellet stove. MLS #1163093

Beautiful 3-BD, 2.5-BA home, views of Mt Baker & Bay. Open, floor plan, vaulted ceiling, skylight. Hardwood, tile, jetted tub, walkin closet. Deck, southern exposure. Freshly painted exterior excellent condition, economical gas fireplace insert, A gardeners delight.

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permitted and can be swiped once to power the device. Handheld devices can only be used if the vehicle is parked or out of the flow of traffic. Drivers will also not be fined for using handheld devices to contact emergency personnel. Tickets issued for Driving Un-

der the Influence of Electronics, or E-DUIs, are reported to insurance companies and total $136 for the first offence and $234 for the second offence. In May, Washington state governor Jay Inslee vetoed the provision that delayed the law from going into effect on January 1, 2019 in order to roll out the new rules as soon as possible. “Fatalities from distracted driving increased 32 percent from

2014 to 2015 in Washington, and 71 percent of distracted drivers are engaging in the most dangerous distraction, using their cell phones behind the wheel,” read a statement from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. “With the passage and signing of the `Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Act,’ the governor and legislature are taking needed action to address an urgent problem.”

Port awards $509,000 contract for repair of two webhouses on Marine Drive B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Two marine-use storage facilities located west of Milhollin Drive, along Marine Drive, are set for repair thanks to Port of Bellingham commissioners, who unanimously voted to award a $509,000 contract to Seattle-based Cadence Construction Inc. on July 18. The two storage facilities, which are referred to as webhouses 2 and 3, were constructed in the 1970s to house nets, crab pots and other fishing gear for the commercial fleet, said Blaine harbormaster Andy Peterson. While the facilities continue to serve their purpose, Peterson said he felt an upgrade has been a long time coming – and he wasn’t the only one. “I think it’s super that we’re doing this,” said commissioner Dan Robbins. “It’s been an eyesore for a long time. I’m glad to see this finally come to fruition.” Port commissioner Bobby Briscoe added, “I’m glad to see this is happening. It’s really needing to be done for quite some time.” The contract awarded to Cadence Construction Inc. combines multiple improvement projects for 2017 that are aimed at improving the webhouses. Altogether, webhouse 2 and 3 contain 40 storage units that commercial fishers are currently using to their full capacity, Peterson said. “Every door you see on a webhouse is the door to someone’s job – you might not know it, but they’re there,” he said. “This is an

OBITUARIES CAROL HUFF MYERS

April 6, 1932– July 11, 2017 Carol Huff Myers, wife of former Blaine Mayor, Mike Myers, died July 11 in Bellingham at the age of 85. Carol was born in Morristown, NJ, into the family of an army officer whose frequent moves had her attending 30 different public schools before graduating. She attended the University of Colorado, earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Washington and a Masters in Educational Administration at Seattle University. She met her husband Mike, a Boeing engineer, in 1970 while living on a houseboat on Lake Union. The two were married on July 14, 1980. Her teaching experience began with youth confined in the King County Juvenile Court system. She eventually became assistant principal at Nathan Hale High School and later principal of Meany Middle School. In 1993 she was named principal of the year for the Seattle School District. A Semiahmoo resident since 2003, Carol was active in the Semiahmoo Ladies Club as well as an avid golfer and Mahjongg player. Aside from her husband, she is survived by three of her four children and six grandchildren: Kathryn Lee of Ferndale, Terri Ann Varner of Seattle and her children Jack and Hope, Karri Lee Forde, deceased, and her children Jonathan and Stuart, and Forrest A. Huff of Camarillo, CA, and his children Andie and Grant. A Celebration of Life is planned for Friday, July 28, at 4 p.m. at the Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club's Pavilion at 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway in Blaine.

C E L E B R AT I O N O F L I F E Kaaran Anderson Bakketun-Cannon September 11, 1945 - January 22, 2017 Family and friends are invited to “Remember Kaaran,” a 1963 graduate of Blaine High School. The celebration will include a potluck and memories on Saturday, August 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sunrise Baptist Church, 2480 West Badger Rd., Custer. Beverages and place settings provided.

s A webhouse located west of Milhollin Drive that’s due for repair. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

opportunity to give the buildings a little bit of a facelift.” The webhouses will bear a turnof-the-century motif once the repairs are complete, said project engineer Jon Gibson. “We wanted to find that balance between being durable in this rough environment under daily use with the fisherman, but also have some architectural appeal for the long-term presence in the area,” he said. Cadence Construction Inc. will

repair and install new roofing to webhouse 2, which suffered serious damage from a recent wind storm. Webhouse 3 will get a new set of doors to replace those that are starting to rot away. Both webhouses will receive a fresh coat of paint to match the exterior of other nearby port facilities. Repair is slated to begin in about three weeks and construction crews have 90 days to get it done. No tenants will be displaced during repair, Peterson said.

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Police Reports July 20, 12:58 p.m.: A BNSF special agent requested cover in a contact near the old Blaine Depot on Marine Drive. An officer arrived and stood by with the special agent while he cited the person for illegal dumping and trespassing. It was also explained to the person the railroad is extremely unsafe to be walking on or near and enforcement of trespassing is a high priority in order to prevent injuries. It was also explained that the land around the railroad, although it appears to be open land, is actually private property, and it is illegal to dump garbage or any debris along it or remove property from it. July 20, 8:15 p.m.: Blaine police responded to a business for a report of a man who would not wake up. An officer arrived and spoke with the man. The man was able to contact a friend to come and pick him up, since he could not legally drive. After the friend picked the man up, the officer cleared without further law enforcement action. July 21, 9:04 a.m.: Blaine police were notified of a semitruck that had struck and destroyed a city curb. Police contacted several witnesses and were eventually able to locate the company owning the truck. Blaine Public Works was notified of the damage to their

property. An incident report will be completed with the company’s insurance contact information. July 21, 1:38 p.m.: Officer(s) were made aware by a citizen complaint through city hall of a possible parking problem in the 100 block of 14th Street. The person stated several vehicles, in upwards of 50, were staged for import into Canada. Officer arrived and located the vehicles near the Duty Free parked in the northeast corner of what is actually city right of way. An officer was able to locate a truck driver who had just delivered a few of the vehicles. The driver provided a phone number for the person responsible for the vehicles. Although the cell service was extremely poor, the officer was able to explain to the person that the vehicles needed to be moved to avoid impound. The person stated arrangements would be made to move them immediately. July 23, 9:09 p.m.: An officer observed a man urinating in public in the 200 block of H Street. The 25-year-old Blaine resident was arrested, given a court date and released from custody. July 24, 12:15 a.m.: An officer responded to a report of a suicidal subject that had cut open her arm and was becoming violent with family mem-

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41. Punish, in a way 42. Beauty 43. Something causing a drop in value 46. Characteristic carrier 47. The “p” in m.p.g. 48. ___-Altaic languages 49. Domestic arrangement of 3 people 57. Like some humor 58. One small landing runway 62. Department store section 63. Highlander 64. Victorian, for one 65. Aware of 66. “... or ___!” 67. Favorite

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bers. The woman, who was bleeding badly from an open wound on her arm, attacked the responding officer shortly after his arrival. After being checked by medics, the woman was taken to the hospital by the officer, where she was admitted involuntarily for treatment and a mental health evaluation. The officer was treated for bloodborne pathogen exposure. July 25, 7:45 a.m.: An officer was notified of a baby seagull huddled in the corner outside a Blaine business. An officer located the gull which did not appear to be harmed, just unable to fly as it did not have its flight feathers. The bird was transported to the police department where wildlife rescue was contacted to help the little guy out. July 25, 8:42 a.m.: An officer was dispatched to a three-car collision at the intersection of SR 543 and H Street. The officer arrived and learned two people were complaining of minor back and neck pain after a B.C.-plated semi-truck jumped the gun at a red light, colliding with the back of one vehicle that then collided with a third vehicle. The semi driver was cited, and the truck was towed because of disabling radiator damage. This report is provided by the Blaine police department.

Tides July 28–August 3 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 28 4:23 am 3.7 9:31 am 6.7

3:38 pm 1.8 10:36 pm 9.5

Sa 29 5:19 am 3.1 10:47 am 6.2

4:22 pm 3.1 11:10 pm 9.2

Su 30 6:15 am 2.6 12:17 pm 6.0

5:08 pm 4.2 11:44 pm 8.9

Mo 31 7:09 am 2.0 1:57 pm 6.2

6:02 pm 5.3

Tu 1 12:20 am 8.6 8:01 am 1.5

3:27 pm 6.8 7:12 pm 6.0

We 2 1:00 am 8.4 8:47 am 0.9

4:31 pm 7.4 8:28 pm 6.4

Th 3 1:42 am 8.3 9:31 am 0.4

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Weather Precipitation: During the period of July 18 to July 24, 0.25 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 19.06 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 81.5°F on July 18 with a low of 51.4°F on July 18. Average high was 76.8°F and average low was 56.6°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, July 27, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Build robots and learn how to program them to do cool things. For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Steve Loeffler at the Pastime: Thursday, July 27, 6–8 p.m., The Pastime Bar and Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Snap Circuits: Friday, July 28, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Explore the basics of electronics while you build exciting projects. Fun for ages 5 and up. Limited to first 12 kids. Parental supervision is suggested for younger children. Info: 305-3637. A Walk on the Wild Side: Friday, July 28, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park, Wildlife Theater. Come learn about what animals are living all around us and what to do if they need help. The wildlife center will also talk about tips for dealing with wildlife issues in both the summer and winter seasons. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org 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. Dutch Oven Cooking: Saturday, July 29, 2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park, BP Heron Center. REI will teach you basic recipes, tips and kinds of Dutch oven cooking. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. English Conversation Class: Saturday, July 29, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners welcome. No sign-up needed. Free. Info: 305-3637. Falcons – Wolves of the Sky: Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park, BP Heron Center. Whatcom County falconer Dan Pike raises Peregrine falcons, Harris hawks, homing pigeons and hunting dogs. Don’t miss this informative program and you might meet one of Dan’s raptors. LEGO Club: Monday, July 31, 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. Kids’ Craft Fair: Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. 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. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, August 1, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess has been proven to enhance creativity, problem solving and more. Weekly. For ages K–12. Info: 305-3637. Summer Play Date: Wednesday, August 2, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Families with young children can play and create. Toys and materials provided. Ages 0–5 years. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, August 2, noon, Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Speaker: Sustainable Connections. Info: blainechamber.com. Needlework at the Library: Thursday, August 3, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Work on your project, socialize and share advice and patterns. 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 ship Lady Washington, Kids’ Pirate Daze, Prestigious George Raft Race, outdoor movie night with Moana, steamboat displays, vendors. Info: blainechamber.com. Shiver Me Timbers: Saturday, August 5, noon–3 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street.Drop in for pirate stories and activities. For ages 3-9. Info: 305-3637. Jansen Art Center Benefit Concert and Fundraiser: Saturday, August 5, 5–9 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. Music, featuring The Paperboys, food trucks, and raffle drawing. Info: jansenartcenter.org. Finding Jesus VBS: August 7–11, 1–3:30 p.m., Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street. Kids ages 5–11 enjoy this bible-centered day camp. Free. Info: 332-8610 or cefwhatcom.org. Haynie Opry: Friday–Saturday, August 11–12, 7 p.m. Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Friday, Swil Kanim, native American violinist and storyteller. Saturday, Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band tribute to Merle Haggard. Tickets $10. Gospel matinee, Saturday 3 p.m., tickets $5. Info: 366-3321. Rollback Weekend: Saturday–Sunday, August 12–13, Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Live music, classic car show. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Backstage @ the Border Presents Kate Wallace & Doug Clegg: Saturday, August 12, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. Original tunes and favorites by artists such as Loretta Lynn, Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline and more. Price: $7. Info: backstageattheborder.com.

Ongoing Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: First and third Thursdays, 8 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Breakfast ($15) and a speaker. Alaska Packers Museum: Friday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m., Semiahmoo Park. Free admission, donations welcome. Info: 371-3558. Litter Pick-up on Semiahmoo Spit: First Saturday, 11 a.m., Semiahmoo Marina Store. Walk the northeast end of the spit and pick up trash. Gloves and bags provided. Info: semiahmoomarina.com. Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga, Country Heat and Total Barre Basics. Days and times: bbbparkandrec.com. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Birch Bay Sand Sculpture contest To learn more, visit birchbaychamber.com

Photos by Chuck Kinzer

Birch Bay Music Festival returns August 4-6 Prepare to lace up your dancing shoes, because the seventh annual Birch Bay Music Festival returns Friday through Sunday, August 4-6. The event is free to the public, but guests are encouraged to donate in support of animal welfare organizations in Whatcom County. Birch Bay Music Festival is a nonprofit organization created by

Bay Café co-owner Tammy Pearce in 2010 to support animals in need of care. The festival is operated by a team of volunteers and features more than 20 bands, vendors and a wine and beer garden. This year, event organizers are auctioning off a Seahawks-inspired guitar created by Andy Beech from Bellingham-based D’Haitre Guitars and

artwork by Frank Dooley. Proceeds benefit Happy Tails Happy Homes and Rescued Hearts Northwest. The event takes place at 7878 Birch Bay Drive from 2 to 10 p.m. on August 4; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on August 5; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 6. To learn more, visit birchbaymusicfestival.com.

School board set to adopt budget in August After a public hearing this week, the Blaine school district board of directors is set to pass a budget for the next school year at its August 28 meeting. The proposed budget expects the district will start the year with $2.8 million in its general fund and end with nearly $1.9 million. That’s about $371,000 more than the district started with the previous school year. Most of that extra money comes from a tax windfall after a reevaluation on BUY ONE COMBINATION MEAL

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courses for career and technical education and a College in the Classroom program. The 2017-2018 budget also funds new initiatives to support graduation, attendance interventions, new high school course offerings and a new language arts curriculum. The draft budget is online at blaine.wednet.edu. Updates to the budget will be available before the board adopts it at the August 28 board meeting.

Day Camp at Northwood!

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August 7-11 • 1-3:30 pm Ages 5-11 years old FREE.

Northwood Alliance Church is partnering with Child Evangelism Fellowship for this Bible-centered day camp filled with games, crafts, songs and interactive teaching. Info & registration call 332-8610 or www.cefwhatcom.org

Northwood Alliance Church • 580 C Street, Blaine

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Fun for the Whole Family! Celebrating National Park & Recreation Month!

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