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Blaine Ace store to close

Peace Arch Park concert Easements, permits needed series starts Aug. 6, page 7 for berm project, page 15

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Drayton Harbor Days kicks off this weekend, August 5-6

By Oliver Lazenby

(See Ace, page 7)

s Tall ship Lady Washington arrived in Blaine on August 2 and will begin offering tours and sailing excursions on Thursday, August 3.

A fun run, raft race, pirate-themed games, activities and more await guests at the Drayton Harbor Days maritime festival, which runs Saturday through Sunday, August 5–6. Starting Saturday, runners can take part in the 17th annual Run to the Border, a 5K that begins at 9 a.m. at Blaine Harbor. Kids under the age of 10 are invited to join the one-mile Kids Marina Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. From 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, the Blaine Senior Center will serve breakfast. Afterwards, the public is invit-

ed to swing by vendor booths along the waterfront from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 is holding a number of pirate-themed activities at Marine Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., including a costume contest and performance from the Shady Isle Pirates. The 15th annual Prestigious George Raft Race will follow at 1 p.m. At 9 p.m., Paso Del Norte will sponsor a showing of children’s movie Moana at Marine Park. On Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Blaine Boat-

Harry Robinson, Alicia Rule clinch spots on the Nov. 7 ballot B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The primary election results are in and Blaine City Council candidates Harry Robinson and Alicia Rule are moving on to the November 7 general election. With an estimated 26,887 Whatcom County primary election ballots counted and about 600 to go, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office is reporting that Alicia Rule has a narrow lead with 45.1 percent

of the vote, incumbent councilmember and Blaine’s mayor Harry Robinson is in second with 43.2 percent and Barrie Hull is last with 11.8 percent of the vote. Four positions in ward one, two, three and an at-large seat on the Blaine City Council are up for election this year, but only the at-large position was featured on the primary ballot since more than two individuals filed to run.

Blaine’s non-partisan city council is made up of seven members who serve four-year terms. The city is made up of three wards and each is represented by two councilmembers; the seventh member serves at-large. The top two candidates to finish in the primary will appear on the November 7 general election ballot. The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office will certify the results on August 15.

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ing Center, pets of all types and sizes can dress up in costumes or display their best tricks for prizes. Between noon and 8 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, the historic Plover ferry will be out on the water offering tours on the hour. The tall ship Lady Washington will also be in the harbor to offer a variety of sailing excursions and tours from August 3–6. To learn more about Drayton Harbor Days, visit blainechamber.com or call 360/332-4544.

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CHS Northwest announced on Monday that it will close its Blaine Ace hardware store by the end of the month; a liquidation sale is already underway. In a press release, CHS Northwest general manager Don Eucker attributed CHS’s decision to a lack of Canadian shoppers. “We are saddened to be closing our Blaine location. With the drop-off in Canadian traffic, we are no longer able to financially maintain the Blaine store,” he said. All 12 employees have been offered jobs elsewhere with CHS Northwest, which has six other Whatcom County locations, store manager Ray Maxon said. Maxon is the president of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce. The Blaine store, which opened in July 2012, has proved more susceptible to shifts in the Canadian dollar than other CHS Northwest locations, including Lynden and Ferndale, said Phil Hutton, retail division manager for CHS Northwest. The drop in Canadian shoppers started a couple of years ago when a drop in the Canadian dollar led to a decline in traffic across the border, data from Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute shows. The Canadian dollar recently climbed to 80 cents compared to the U.S. dollar, from a low of about 73 cents in May. But that increase didn’t help the Blaine store, Hutton said. Laurie Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute, doesn’t think the 7-cent increase is enough to lure Canadian shoppers into the U.S. The Canadian dollar was worth more than the U.S. dollar as recently as early 2013. “It’s not a huge movement,” she said. “It’s still fairly low and people take a little while to respond to those exchange

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As for music, Stanford said they’re offering the public a little bit of everything. “We’ve got country; we’ve got rock; we’ve got metal,” she said. A variety of bands from Washington are slated to play this year, including The Groove Birds, Maximus, Southern Freight, The Best of Fools, The Second Hand Suits, Exit 266, Heroes, The Takers, Sunset Superman, The Replayzmentz, Rocky Vasalino Show, Lordknapp Band, Powerhouse, Heartbreaker, Arcade Cowboys, Aura (Apollo Duo), Little Big Band, Cousin Marvin, Enemy Within, Electric Soul Society and Alien Probe. Seattle Seahawks fans should also lookout for the “Fanbulance,” which will make a pit stop at the festival at an undisclosed time on Sunday, Stanford said. 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.

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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thankyou letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Stefanie Donahue stefanie@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Oliver Lazenby oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@thenorthernlight.com Administrative Services Jeanie Luna jeanie@pointrobertspress.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com Contributors In This Issue Alyssa Evans The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXIII, No 7 Circulation: 10,500 copies

The Editor: In response to a recent letter from Mr. Bill Becht regarding “traffic bullying” in the city of Blaine, I highly disagree with his continued rant about over-policing of minor traffic infractions. Blaine does not embrace a “bully culture” to generate revenue, but polices the traffic in Blaine to protect our residents and visitors from reckless endangerment by motorists traveling far too fast and not even slowing at intersections or cross walks, particularly on Peace Portal Drive in downtown Blaine. The police department and city of Blaine have respectfully and concisely provided proof of reduced accidents as a result of the stop signs at Peace Portal and H Street. Just two days ago, after stopping at that very intersection going southbound and preparing to turn left on H Street, a motorist approaching the intersection from the south flew through the intersection without slowing down, much less stopping. If not for my husband’s quick observation that the car was coming far too fast and not intending to stop we would have been in the process of turning left and I likely would have been severely injured as the oncoming motorist would have T-boned our vehicle, again driving far too fast. The motorist said he did not see the stop sign, though I pointed out the large, flashing red light and cautioned him for future reference. I wish a Blaine police officer had been in the vicinity that day to provide a more deserved response to this motorist, but I’m thankful for my husband’s observation and defensive driving. Please Mr. Becht, stop blaming and shaming our city and police department and direct your energy to a more positive and fruitful approach to revitalizing our downtown community. I would venture to guess that most residents have no qualms or complaints about stopping at a stop sign to protect citizens and visitors as we work toward increasing businesses and a thriving, bustling downtown Blaine. Thank you. Laura Lucas Blaine The Editor: In the 15 years I have lived in Blaine, I have never felt more compelled to respond to a letter to the editor than I did after reading Bill Becht’s letter in last week’s paper. Bill has been going on for some time about the stop sign at Peace Portal Drive and H Street. Drivers roll through stop signs downtown every day; it is against the law. I have heard from countless residents of Blaine that there is not enough enforcement. If a town has a reputation for enforcing its traffic laws, it does not discourage tourism, it encourages responsible driving. The Trip Advisor forum posts Bill cites are made by people that got pulled over for driving irresponsibly. One poster got a ticket for driving away without fastening his seatbelt, another was ticketed for driving 60 in the 35 zone at the border and

another for going 38 in a 25 going down the hill by Semiahmoo Park. The comments for the most part chided the posters for complaining about being ticketed for breaking the law. Bill states Blaine has a “bad reputation for over-policing.” The posts on TA were made three, seven and eight years ago respectively. That is hardly a reputation. Speedtrap.com is actually Speedtrap. org. Every city in the country has postings about “speed traps” on this site; we do not stand out. There are empty store fronts in Ferndale, seven on Main Street alone, I checked. I do not want to risk the entire city council being from one part of town. I could see term limits to shake things up but not seven at-large councilmembers. Bill made false claims about business license fees. In the business license section of the website access.wa.gov, I checked Bellingham, Lynden and Ferndale. Ferndale is the most expensive, not Blaine. All the cities had an annual renewal fee equal to the original fee. Blaine deserves a lot of things, especially our respect and support. We all want to see our town thrive. I respectfully ask that you please stop badmouthing our town. Jason Friend Blaine The Editor: The musical sounds of the 2017 Drayton Harbor Music Festival have faded, but the memories and the community created during our seven days together continue. We appreciate the communities of Blaine and Birch Bay supporting over 60 student musicians and the world-class faculty who taught them. Both students and faculty premiered multiple original pieces, many composed during the festival. We were treated to concerts in the G and H street plazas, at the PAC, the Jansen Art Center, and the Blaine Pavilion, which hosted the rousing Big Band Benefit. We offer our sincere thanks to the city of Blaine, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and the Blaine school district for the use of your beautiful facilities. Many local restaurants provided lunches for our campers. The faculty enjoyed a fabulous jam session at The Pastime Bar and Eatery. Thank you to The Northern Light for the festival coverage. This festival was a creative and growthfilled success due to all of your support, and we are grateful. Laura Aosved, on behalf of Drayton Harbor Music Festival (Pacific Arts Association) The Editor: This past week saw the continued failure of the Republican majority Senate to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). We all should breathe a sigh of relief and thank the three Republican senators (McCain, Murkowski and Col-

lins) who put country over party and voted “no” on the “skinny repeal” in addition to the Democratic senators. A new threat to our healthcare system is coming from President Trump. He is threatening to block government subsidies to the healthcare insurers. This would probably cause a collapse of the health insurance market. It would make our rates increase and send millions of the poorest among us to the ranks of the uninsured. The instability to the markets would affect us all. The ACA is not failing as imperfect as it is. However, President Trump says to “let Obamacare implode.” He and many Republican allies want to “make Obamacare collapse.” One of the many broken promises this president made was to protect Medicare and Medicaid. Republican healthcare plans will gut Medicaid and threaten Medicare. We need to remember candidate Trump saying that his healthcare system would insure everyone and cost far less. It appears to be one of his many big lies. Layne Boyce Birch Bay The Editor: We fight our battles, often win and move on. At least that was the way things were in the “good ole days.” Under our present federal administration, things are different. Where once we prided ourselves for working towards clean water and air quality, energy efficiency, chemical and pesticide controls, increasing fuel efficiency in our cars and trucks, oil spill prevention, radiation protection and environmental education, we find ourselves battling to keep these advances from being erased. One example – Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay is again being considered for mining. The Environmental Protection Agency in 2014 “determined that the Bristol Bay watershed is too fragile to tolerate risks of large scale mining (Seattle Times, 7/22/17).” However, the EPA of 2017 is reopening the discussion and is holding a 90-day comment period (July 2017 – October 27, 2017). Make your voice heard. Protecting these waters deserves a long-time commitment into the future. Mining interests should not override what is best for our planet. We have relied on our EPA to protect our vulnerable environment. Now we find that industry and corporations have priority. Contact your members of Congress to let them know we won’t tolerate this. Let the EPA know the importance of keeping Bristol Bay for the fish and for people who live there. (epa.gov/brisolbay) We can and should resist. Naomi Murphy Ferndale Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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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.

Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu.

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.

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Washington State Patrol explains loud boom on July 26 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e If you heard a loud boom in the evening on July 26, you weren’t the only one. According to Washington State Patrol (WSP) public information officer Heather Axtman, the WSP bomb squad responded to a call from a Blaine

resident on Fleet Road who needed help disposing of an explosive device. When authorities responded, the resident handed over what appeared to be a canister that contained a gel substance and a detonator. The device was quite old and was likely intended to drill wells, Axtman said.

The bomb squad determined that the object was too unstable to transport and detonated it at the scene around 8:30 p.m.

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rate movements.” Based on anecdotal evidence from cross-border conferences, Trautman thinks American politics may also be keeping would-be visitors to Whatcom County at home in Canada. “I haven’t done real research on this, but the general political climate is kind of a turnoff and I think people might be avoiding coming down,” she said. The Ace storefront could soon be one of seven vacancies in the International Plaza – the mall that also includes Cost Cutter. The property’s leasing agent didn’t return calls about the property. The store is selling much of its

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The Seattle-based project features women and girls from several generations, ethnicities and musical backgrounds. Project members learn how to play and perform Caribbean steel drums, also known as pans. The mallet instrument originated in the 1940s on the island of Trinidad. Oriana Estrada and Michael Shantz started the project in 2013 as a way to dedicate a space for women and girls to get involved with music through arts education. August 20 On August 20, Lisa Ornstein and Dan Compton will showcase their talents as a fiddle and guitar duo. The pair will take listeners on a journey to Quebec and the Appalachians through a combination of original and traditional music. Ornstein and Compton put a new spin on their music, while having strong backgrounds in traditional music. August 27 The last concert of the series will feature The Sedentary Sousa Band on August 27. The Seattle-based band is a non-marching marching band. The 40-piece brass and wind band will perform classic tunes by artists such as John Philip Sousa and Henry Fillmore. Members come from across the U.S. and are directed by Liz Dreisbach. The band also features seated majorette Edith Farrar, who performs baton-twirling tricks

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Welcome Home! Beautiful 3-BD, 2.25BA featuring 1733 SF 2 story w/Master suite & w/bath on MAIN FLR. Vaulted ceilings, kitchen w/custom cabinets & SS appls. Near I-5 access & minutes to Birch Bay Beach. Lots of extra storage. Excellent design, fenced back yard w/ patio. Cvrd front porch. One of lowest price per sq foot homes on market.

8242 Birch Bay Dr. $429,900 Rare find, Birch Bay Beach property w/50’ of beach and ownership into the tidelands. Keep your boat out in front of your home. 1616 s.f. 3-BR, 2-BA home in immaculate condition, features a huge Great room, seating for six at the bar, laminate flooring, wall of windows, custom blinds, private beach. MLS #1142443

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Beachwalker Villa on Semiahmoo peninsula's pebbly shore! Southernmost bldg. Exceptional views from 4 decks. Views Mt. Baker, Drayton Harbor, Blaine &amp; Semiahmoo marina. You can almost hear the sun sizzle as it sinks into saltwater! Night lights of White Rock. snowy Canadian coastal mountains, San Juan &amp; Gulf Islands. 2 suites up. Great rm, kit, powder on main. Walk to all resort amenities. MLS #1157246 Hosted by Julie Brown 360-255-3727

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Police Reports July 26, noon: A person requested a welfare check on his children, who are residing with their mother. A no contact order currently exists prohibiting the father from contact with the mother and the children and multiple extenuating circumstances exist. The father was advised, through a non-profit volunteer trying to be of assistance, that the children were safe with their mother. July 26, 10:30 p.m.: An officer located three teenagers in a park after dark who had a strong odor coming from them. The trio admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day. The officer contacted the parents of each juvenile and had them come pick up their sons. Parents were thankful for the call, and said they would be disciplining their sons. July 29, 2:40 p.m.: A resident reported a man was passed out on his front yard, and he wanted him removed. An officer roused the transient, asked him to move on, and advised him he was not welcome to return. The man complied and headed to a bus stop, because he wanted to get back to Bellingham since the Canadians would not let him into their country. July 29, 7:50 p.m.: A business called to report a transient male had come into the establishment and had been bother-

ing customers. The caller stated the man had left about 10 minutes prior, but they would like him trespassed if located. An officer searched the area but had negative results. July 29, 6:25 p.m.: U.S. Customs at the Peace Arch port of entry reported that while interviewing a person who was applying for entry into the U.S. they discovered the traveler’s driving privileges in the states had been suspended. Blaine Police were called, and an officer responded and confirmed the suspension. The motorist was arrested for driving while license suspended and released with a criminal citation and mandatory court date. July 29, 9 p.m.: A person called to report that a male subject had accosted her at her home, demanding that she drive his car to Canada for him. The person refused and contacted police. She noticed that the man tried the same thing at several other homes in the neighborhood. Officers contacted the man. He had been arrested for driving with license suspended earlier in the day at the Peace Arch port of entry and was looking for someone to take his car back into Canada. Officers told the man to stop bothering people in their homes and to return to the port of entry until he had arranged a

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ride back into Canada. The man complied, and officers cleared the area without incident. July 30, 3:19 p.m.: A woman called police after her dog got into a scuffle with another person’s dog. Neither dog was injured, but the complainant became alarmed when the man followed her. She went to a nearby business and called police. An officer investigated and determined the case warranted forwarding to the Whatcom Humane Society for a dangerous dog declaration and/or infraction for allowing a dog off leash. July 30, 4:18 p.m.: A parent called police after she was unable to locate her 8-year-old son. Police checked the area for the boy before arriving at the home. Upon arrival a parent advised police that the missing juvenile had been found. The officer spoke with the 8-year-old and warned him about leaving without telling his parents. The boy seemed to grasp the seriousness of his poor choice, and the officer cleared. July 30, 4:40 p.m.: An officer assisted a woman who fell on the rocks near the playground on Marine Drive. Aid crew personnel, along with the officer, assisted the woman in standing and getting to a nearby vehicle. This report is provided by the Blaine police department.

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Weather Precipitation: During the period of July 25 to July 31, 0.0 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 19.06 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 81.3°F on July 30 with a low of 52.8°F on July 28. Average high was 78.0°F and average low was 55.6°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

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. Farmstrong – Beyond Bluegrass: Friday, August 4, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Distilling, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Country and bluegrass band. $5 cover. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Super Summer Rummage Sale: Saturday, August 5, 9 a.m., Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Rummage sale, youth car was 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Hot dogs, coffee and baked goods for sale. Info: 360/6556781 or 360/933-1342. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, August 5, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Pancakes, waffles, or French toast with scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Adults $6, children (under 6) $4. Drayton Harbor Days: Friday–Saturday, August 5–6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Tall ship Lady Washington, Kids’ Pirate Daze, kids’ pirate costume contest, Prestigious George Raft Race, outdoor movie night with Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, steamboat displays, vendors. Info: blainechamber.com. Shiver Me Timbers: Saturday, August 5, noon–3 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Ahoy mateys! Drop in for some pirate stories and activities. For ages 3–9. Info: 305-3637. English Conversation Class: Saturday, August 5, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners are welcome! No signup needed. Free! 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. Adventure Travelogue: Saturday, August 5, 7–9 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. Dan Hogan, world traveler, shares photos and tales of his visits to six continents, including his recent summit of Mt. Rainier via the Kautz Ice Chute. Summer Sessions for Adults: Monday–Friday, August 7–11, 9–11:30 a.m., Blaine United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. Meditation, Music, Movement, Speakers, Activities and Snacks. Community and friends welcome. 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. LEGO Club: Monday, August 7, 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. Heartsaver® CPR AED Certification Course: Wednesday, August 9, 2–5 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. An instructor-led course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. Info: 360/656-6416. Cost: $40. Read “GREEN” with Sanitary Service Company (SSC): Tuesday, August 8, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Our special guest Molly from Sanitary Service Company will read a story and demonstrate her recycling truck in the north parking lot of the library. Info 3053637. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, August 8, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess enhances creativity, problem solving, memory, and more. And it’s fun! Weekly. For K–12. Info: 305-3637. Summer Play Date: Wednesday, August 9, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 Third Street. Play and create at this informal social time. Toys and materials will be provided. For ages 0–5 years. Info: 305-3637. Semiahmoo Women’s Club Luncheon: Thursday, August 10, 11:15 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Speaker from Brigadoon Service Dogs. Showcase artist: Jen Hui Wu. $25 buffet lunch, free prizes. RSVP by 5 p.m. August 7 to B.J. Windrum, 817/600-4192. Info: semiahmoowomensclub.org. Summer Lock-in Party: Friday, August 11, 6:15–9 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Hang out with friends, play games and more. For middle and high school. Register online or by phone at 305-3637. Haynie Opry: Friday–Saturday, August 11–12, 7 p.m. Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Friday, Swil Kanim performs. Saturday, Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band tribute to Merle Haggard. Tickets $10 at the door. Gospel matinee, Saturday at 3 p.m., tickets $5. Info: 366-3321. Rollback Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13, Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Live music, classic car show. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Genealogy: Saturday, August 12, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Heather Perks’ story of her 25-year quest to make sense of the mysteries of her family history. Info: 305-3637. 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. WTA Free Fare Week: Sunday–Sunday, August 13–19, Whatcom County. WTA will provide free rides on all buses (except Route 80X to Mount Vernon). Info: 360-676-7433 or visit ridewta.com. Northwest Washington Fair: Monday–Sunday, August 14–19, Lynden. Animals, rides, food, music and entertainment. Info: nwwafair.com. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Permits and easements still needed for berm project By Oliver Lazenby Since delaying the project last year, Whatcom County has made progress on permitting and acquiring easements for the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility project, commonly called the Birch Bay berm. But there’s more to do before fall, when construction is planned to start, and whether it will get done is an open question. The biggest obstacle right now is likely the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permit, county officials said. As part of that, agencies involved must assess the project’s impacts to local tribes and consult with tribes about artifacts at the project location. “Worst case scenario: it takes us all next winter to negotiate the cultural resources. So worst case scenario for starting would be we start after Labor Day 2018,” said Roland Middleton, Whatcom County special projects manager, at a Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce meeting on July 20. Construction is planned for two winter seasons – between Labor Day and Memorial Day – to avoid blocking the road during Birch Bay’s busy summer tourist season. The project would add roughly 100,000 tons of sand and gravel to a 1.58-mile stretch of beach, between Lora Lane and Cedar Drive, to restore the natural beach and protect the road from flooding during storms. It will also include a pedestrian walkway and other improvements along Birch Bay Drive for bicyclists and walkers. In about a dozen areas along the bay, the county will dig for pipes to direct stormwater, and that excavation could potentially affect tribal artifacts from the Lummi, Nooksack, Suquamish,

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Swinomish, Samish, Sauk-Suiattle and Tulalip tribes. The Lummi Nation has taken the lead for cultural resource issues for the project. The county finished required archaeological sampling along the project in April and is currently working with the tribes, Washington State Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and Department of Archaeological and Historic Preservation on an agreement, according to county public works staff. Did the samples turn up anything of interest to the tribes? “Yes, is all I can say,” said Jim Karcher, Whatcom County design and construction manager. “Cultural issues are confidential.” The Lummi Nation’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office didn’t respond to questions about the project. The county has already checked off a long list of permits and approvals for the project, and the remaining approvals hinge on the cultural resources agreement. The county also needs to finish securing temporary construction easements and permanent easements for the walkway along the length of the project.

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: June 27-July 1 June 27, 11:14 a.m.: Vandalism cold

June 28, 9:15 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle

call on Legion Drive.

on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

June 27, 3:12 p.m.: Burglary cold call

June 29, 6:53 a.m.: Suspicious person

on Lincoln Road.

on Birch Bay Square Street.

June 27, 3:41 p.m.: Civil problem cold

June 29, 9:39 a.m.: Trespass on Birch

call on Mountvue Road.

Bay-Lynden Road.

June 27, 4:39 p.m.: Suspicious person

June 29, 11:44 a.m.: Alarm audible on

cold call on Giles Road.

Birch Bay Drive.

June 27, 6:49 p.m.: Shot on Birch Bay

June 29, 2:52 p.m.: Motor vehicle ac-

Drive.

cident non-blocking, non-injury on Birch

June 27, 7:26 p.m.: Alarm silent on

Bay-Lynden Road.

Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

June 29, 6:47 p.m.: Sex crime no rape

June 27, 9:08 p.m.: Traffic hazard on

cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

Harborview Road and Lincoln Road.

June 30, 6:43 a.m.: Motor vehicle ac-

June 28, 11:03 a.m.: Welfare check on

cident non-blocking, non-injury on H

Birch Bay Drive.

Street Road and Sunrise Road. Blaine

June 28, 2:10 p.m.: Mental on Salish

woman, 65, cited for failing to yield right

Road.

of way from driveway.

June 28, 2:20 p.m.: Alarm silent on

June 30, 1:47 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle

Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

on Loft Lane.

June 28, 3:06 p.m.: 911 hang-up on

June 30, 4:14 p.m.: Traffic hazard on

Drayton Harbor Road.

Birch Bay Drive.

June 28, 3:38 p.m.: Mental on Surf

June 30, 9:27 p.m.: Trespass on Birch

Place.

Bay-Lynden Road.

June 28, 5:19 p.m.: Suspicious person

June 30, 9:37 p.m.: Suspicious person

on Seawan Place. Sumas man, 34, cit-

on Loft Lane.

ed for driving with license suspended

June 30, 10:44 p.m.: Property found on

third degree.

Bay Road and Halibut Drive.

June 28, 6:46 p.m.: Alarm silent on

July 1, 1:52 a.m.: Civil problem cold

Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

call on Boblett Street.

June 28, 9:04 p.m.: Suspicious circum-

July 1, 7:41 a.m.: Domestic verbal on

stances cold call on Morrison Avenue.

Chilliwack Road.

It currently has 75 percent of those easements. Karcher said he thinks the cultural resource agreement is the biggest hurdle at this point, but getting the remaining easements is also challenging for a variety of reasons. Since Birch Bay is a resort community, many property owners don’t actually live there. Some properties are owned by multiple people or involve a board of directors, all of whom have to agree to the price and conditions for the easements. Additionally, some owners have concerns about how the easements will impact their property value. Middleton told chamber members the county should still be able to secure the easements before Labor Day, but he pointed out that he said the same thing at a similar meeting last year, just months before the county announced that the project would be pushed back another year. “No one is saying no, we just have some details to work out and we’re getting those worked out,” Middleton said. Those details include design issues such as plantings along the walkway and beach access, he said. “There are minor things like that.”

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