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Barn goes up in flames on Sweet Road, page 4
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Crab fishing opens in the Gulf of Georgia, page 14
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Partial solar eclipse dazzles audiences in Western Washington
Back to School 2017-2018
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City releases new resident survey B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e
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s Kevin Jablowski, l., Mielle Andruscavage, Meghan Andruscavage, c., and Myca Andruscavage, r., view the much-awaited solar eclipse in downtown Blaine on August 21. Western Washington experienced a partial eclipse, whereas a band spanning from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina experienced a total eclipse. These observers used special glasses and a pinhole projector get a view.
Donor pens a $10,000 check to Friends of the Blaine Library B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Last month, Friends of the Blaine Library was given a $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor – now, members of the book-centric group are calling on the public to follow suit. Each Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) library is supported by a “friends of the library” group. The groups advocate for library services and fundraise for library projects that aren’t funded through the WCLS budget. The group in Blaine currently comprises
about a dozen members. Friends of the Blaine Library have three advocacy goals for 2017, which include informing the public about the need for a new or expanded library to better serve the community; advocating to get a library card in every Blaine and Birch Bay household; and expanding its base of volunteers. In response to the donation, Friends of the Blaine Library is challenging individuals, community groups, book clubs and corporations to raise a matching amount. Blaine Library manager Debby Farmer said
Marine Park event slated to celebrate the dog days of summer B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Live music, food vendors, an evening movie and more await guests at the inaugural Summer Fun in the Park event from 5 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 26 at Marine Park. Windermere Real Estate duo Jen Freeman and Linda Crews are organizing Summer Fun in the Park and said it all started in January, when they began planning an appreciation event for their business cli-
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ents. Planning an event of this capacity is new for the pair, but they both agreed to go big or go home. “This is brand new for us,” Crews said. “We really wanted to do a family-friendly event that would appeal to all of Whatcom County.” The bands Gladstone and Trouble at the Henhouse will entertain crowds with “a little mix of everything,” Crews said. Both music groups will play popular covers from the ’90s and early 2000s.
The Sugar Shack Ice Cream Truck, Paso Del Norte, Yaple Kettle Corn, the Big Trouble Food Truck and Cicchitti’s Pizza will also be on the scene to appease cravings for tasty food. The event will also have a beer and wine garden and all proceeds from the sales will go to the Blaine Chamber of Commerce, Crews said. At dusk, they’ll play “The Lego Batman Movie.” “The community as a whole has been so awesome to us,” Crews said. “We hope we see a good turnout.”
the funds will be used for general support of library services. “Imagine 100 people each donating $100,” read a statement from the group. “That’s another $10,000 toward a community center that bursts with life-enriching resources for persons of all ages and socio-economic levels.” Donations are tax-deductible and can be made by check to Friends of the Blaine Library and mailed to 610 3rd Street. Online donations can also be made at blainelibraryfriends.org on the “library improvement” page.
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A whopping 38 questions comprise the city of Blaine’s new resident survey, which aims to hone funding strategies for dozens of projects and programs intended to bolster the local economy. The survey was released in conjunction with the city’s Strategic Economic Initiative, which started in 2016. The city contacted Tom Beckwith of La Conner-based Beckwith Consulting to reevaluate the city’s finances, strategically plan for the future and implement various project proposals suggested by local interest groups and community members. In the early days of the initiative, the city met with 21 interest groups to help guide an economic development plan for Blaine and concluded a series of surveys that focused on the needs of visitors, library users and residents. The resident survey raked in more than 400 responses last October and identified 43 projects and programs that respondents expressed interest. According to Beckwith and the city, the potential cost for all 43 projects is $41,146,062. If voters approve a bond or levy measure or the city obtains state and federal matching grants, estimates indicate the city could finance $24,589,633, about 60 percent of the projects. Steep costs in mind, the city established a Transportation Benefit District to fund street, sidewalk and trail improvement projects through a sales tax. In April, Blaine voters approved the tax measure, which will eventually be used to fund transportation projects and programs identified by residents in the first round of surveys.
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In May, the city convened a short-term revenue task force made up of a handful of community stakeholders to advise the city council on how to fund city services. The group advised the council to maintain general fund revenue, avoid a business and occupancy tax and increased utility fees, initiate an aggressive economic development program and enhance the city’s web pres-
ence, among other suggestions. Now, the city is looking to the public for input on how to fund economic development in Blaine. Financing each project is an impossible feat for the city to do alone, so the community will have to step in and take charge, said city manager David Wilbrecht. The comprehensive survey released online to Blaine residents last week asks for their input on which financing options and methods of achieving their goals are best. Ultimately, the results
will influence how the Blaine City Council decides to implement projects and programs identified through the initiative. “This is really important stuff,” Wilbrecht said. “We’re at the point where we really need your voice.” Residents should expect to receive notice of the survey in the mail later this week or early next. To take the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/SEIpriorities. More details about Blaine’s strategic economic initiative can be found online at cityofblaine.com.
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Dennis Olason looks back at his time on the city council B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Last week, long-serving public official Dennis Olason announced his resignation from the Blaine City Council, citing health concerns. This week, he took time to recount his experiences in office. Olason moved to Blaine in 1948 at age 12 and later graduated from Blaine High School. In 1959, he earned a teaching degree from the Western Washington College of Education, now Western Washington University. Shortly after, he moved south to be with his wife of now 57 years, Ann Olason, and taught in the Renton school district for three decades. City life got old for the pair and their two girls, Sara and Paula, so they moved up to Sweet Road in Blaine to build a home of their own on an 11-acre plot. They lived on the property for 12 years before buying their current home on Georgia Street in 2002. Soon after moving, Ann and Dennis caught word that some of their neighbors were moving out due to a recent rezone that permitted multifamily residences in areas that were originally designated for single-family. The debate sparked Dennis’ interest to get involved and he eventually fronted an effort to get the city to impose a moratorium to halt implementation of the new zoning changes for some areas in the neighborhood, he said. Once that was behind him, he began regularly attending city meetings and eventually applied for a position on the Blaine Planning Commission; he was appointed in 2009. During that time, the commission recommended that the city council approve east Blaine developments,
Bridges Plat, East Maple Ridge and Grandis Pond – combined, the three projects make up more than 1,400 lots and each have yet to be constructed. “It was interesting to see all the steps these folks had to go through,” he said. “I can understand how it takes time.” After a busy two years on the commission, Dennis moved to the Blaine City Council in 2011 to fill Ken Oplinger’s slot. Since then, he’s been reelected twice to represent ward two. During his time on the council, he’s encountered countless debates in council chambers, most notably a proposal to change the city’s name to Blaine Harbor. The idea was far-reaching, he said, adding, “I kind of knew what was going to happen.” He also was around for the aftermath of the Blaine Municipal Airport closure in 2008, the uphill battle to obtain funding for the exit 274 interchange project and the city’s effort to forge a path for utilities into east Blaine. It’s been a busy few years. Looking ahead, Dennis is hopeful about Blaine’s future and said encouraging people to live downtown will be the key to revitalizing the city’s economy. “Like it or not, this is where people are going to go to retire, or live here and work somewhere else,” he said. During his time on the council, Dennis was also a member of the library committee and was a senior center board liaison. After announcing his resignation on August 14, he said he’s committed to staying involved with the Blaine Senior Center in a volunteer capacity. The city is accepting applications for the position in person and online until 4:30 p.m. on
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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. Thank-you 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
Fire engulfs barn on Sweet Road
s A fire caused extensive damage to a barn on Sweet Road, east of Totally Chocolate, on Tuesday, August 22. No one was injured, but a farm implement and an older pickup truck were destroyed, said North Whatcom Fire and Rescue division chief Henry Hollander. The property owner was working with steel at about 3:30 p.m., either grinding or welding, when a spark caught a patch of grass in front of his barn on fire. He didn’t notice until flames had spread to the barn, Hollander said. “In this instance it only took a spark,” Hollander said. “Be careful with open flames and sparks, because everything is extremely dry. That’s why we have a burn ban right now.”
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The Editor: More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 110,000 here in Washington. In 2017, caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will cost $259 billion – including $175 billion in direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid. As the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed, these numbers are only going to increase. Yet, despite these troubling numbers Alzheimer’s research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) remains underfunded. Having lost my wife Barbara to Alzheimer’s, and having written a book about the experience, I understand firsthand the impact this disease has on families across America. That’s why I am joining the Alzheimer’s Association and the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement in calling on Congress to increase Alzheimer’s research funding by $414 million in the next fiscal year. This is the amount recommended by NIH scientists in their professional judgment budget.
It is only by increasing research funding that we will discover new ways to treat and eventually prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. I urge concerned readers to contact Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria Cantwell, and Rep. Suzan DelBene, and ask them to continue the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by increasing funding for Alzheimer’s research by at least an additional $414 million in fiscal year 2018. Harry Skinner Blaine The Editor: In response to Bill Becht’s and Gordon Ames’ letters, I am appalled at their lack of knowledge. First of all, the Blaine police department is forever looking out for local businesses, checking unlocked doors or doors left open and responding to calls for businesses needing help. When enforcement of driving laws are allowed to get lax (i.e. rolling stops), larger infractions occur. By ensuring drivers stop at stop signs, it ensures pedestrians of crossing more safely. The speed is 25 mph
for a reason. Why is it so hard to stop? If police are sitting right there to catch an unsuspecting driver, kudos if he gets caught. If he wasn’t alert enough to notice the officer, what makes you think he will see a wheel chair or runaway toddler at the last minute? No disrespect to Canadian drivers (as many very valued customers are Canadian), I have seen how they drive up there like they are all going to the races or their house is on fire. For a time, I thought all the bad drivers were Canadian. I am embarrassed to say it is quite even here in Blaine with the local idiots. I am waiting for the day someone’s child or an escaped pet gets hit. My street is heavily trafficked with school kids along with small children who live on it. The locals seem to think it takes them to the Indy 500. I am just so sick of the disrespect of the drivers here. If you want to hear your pipes roar, go (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: Second 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.
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 7 p.m. Blaine Fire Station. Info: nwfrs.net.
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Libraries are growing to serve you By Christine Perkins, W h at c o m C o u n t y L i b r a ry S y s t e m ( WCLS) executive director
Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) has been proudly delivering library service to people in the northwest corner of Whatcom County for decades – more than 70 years in Point Roberts, more than 50 years in Blaine. As the population increases and library service needs change, your libraries need to expand, too. That’s why there are building projects in the works across Whatcom County. Construction bids for a new library in Point Roberts are due this week, a survey about plans for a larger library in Blaine is out to Blaine city residents, and initial meetings to kick off fundraising efforts for a community library in Birch Bay are being held. All of these library building projects are necessary,
worthy of your support, and enthusiastically championed by WCLS. WCLS’s longstanding practice has been to work with local communities to operate facilities provided by each community. WCLS supplies the staff, technology, furnishings and library materials, as well as the benefits of belonging to a larger system. Local residents, often through a municipality, provide the buildings themselves. Some of you may remember when the Blaine Library was located in the Blaine City Hall on H Street. In 1988, the city of Blaine converted its public works garage at the corner of 3rd and G streets, growing the library from 1,200 square feet to 5,400 square feet. In the nearly 30 years since then, the city population has grown from 2,700 to 5,164, an increase of more than 90 percent. The population of the unincorporated areas surrounding Blaine has
(Continued from previous page) out in the country, where if you crash you can end up where you belong, in a ditch. And it isn’t just cars, but motorcycles too. At times there is the odd idiot who peels out and thinks it is funny to wear out their tires. I do agree the city council needs totally fresh blood. They are old, stagnant and useless and are the problem for the empty stores besides the people who own the stores charging enormous rents so no one can stay open. We can’t do much about the border waits if we want some form of protection from terrorists. If you don’t think they catch stuff, go back through the years and see what they have apprehended. We can make the wait more tolerable by offering something worth waiting for. I personally refuse to purchase much and no more than $2 worth of gas in Blaine when a trip to Bellingham saves me 30 cents a gallon and $2.31 on a gallon of Tillamook. Edaleen is the best thing that has happened to Blaine. Kay Warner Blaine
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Thursday, August 24, Canceled Planning Commission meeting Monday, August 28, 6 pm City Council meeting s Whatcom County Library System executive director, Christine Perkins. grown, too, calling for a library between 12,000 and 15,000 square feet to adequately serve the Blaine community in the coming years. Many things have changed since 1988, such as the widespread use of technology and the internet. The Blaine Library’s seven internet workstations are maxed out daily, with
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All of the area within the existing city limits lying to the south of H Street, excluding those areas west of Peace Portal Drive lying north of Boblett Street. This is an excellent opportunity to serve your community. Regular City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Attendance is also required at Study Sessions and Special Council meetings. Applications may be picked up at the Administrative Services Department, 435 Martin Street, Ste. 3000, Blaine, WA 98230, or on-line at www.cityofblaine.com. Please contact the Administrative Services Department for additional information at (360) 332-8311. Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. and the state of Washington, a registered voter of the city at the time of filing, have been a resident of the city for a period of at least one (1) year, and a resident of the ward. This appointment will fill a vacancy until the November election in 2019. Applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM Friday, September 8, 2017. Interviews with the City Council will be scheduled for September 11, 2017.
Blaine Roadeo to serve up fun by the truckload B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Staff with the Blaine Public Works Department are gearing up for the second annual “Roadeo” and they’re promising big equipment demonstrations and activities for all ages. The event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, August 25 behind the Blaine Public Library, at 610 3rd street. “Much of what we do is behind the scenes,” said Blaine public works director Ravyn Whitewolf. “This event will provide the public of all ages an opportunity to interact with those doing the work to improve the quality of life for our citizens.” The Blaine public works department operates and maintains all city utilities, including water, wastewater, stormwater, electrical services and the re-
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If traversing forested trails bordered by expansive views of the coast piques your interest, the fifth annual Run with the Chums 5K fun run and walk may be the event for you. To kick off Whatcom Water Week, the Whatcom County Public Works Department is hosting the 5K and a kids 1K Smolt Spring for free at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 16 at the BP highlights, located at 4900 Brown Road in Blaine. Registration opened last week and the first 300 participants to sign up receive a free event T-shirt. Racers in the 1K race receive a ribbon. The 5K loops through the highlands, which are located above the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve
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and Point Whitehorn. Runners and walkers will have the chance to peruse watershed information exhibits, take in a variety of refreshments and take home a prize or two. “The route explores forested trails, opening up coastal views and finishing through agricultural land to demonstrate the wide variety of resources we have here in Whatcom County,” read a statement from Whatcom County public works. “From mountains to sea, we all rely on clean, fresh water for drinking, productive farmland, healthy fisheries, outdoor recreation and safe shellfish harvesting. Let’s celebrate and get healthy in the process.” The event is a part of Whatcom Water Week, an annual week-long event that’s hosted in appreciation
of local water resources. This year, the week runs September 16 to 23 and bands together businesses, nonprofits and community groups for a series of events. Chums of Terrell Creek, Whatcom Conservation District, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, Marine Mammal Stranding Network, Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management District and more will be at the event this year. To register, visit chumsofterrellcreek.org. For questions, contact Aneka Sweeney at 360/526-2381 extension 103 or by email at asweeney@whatcomcd.org. Race day registration will be available. “Water – it’s everybody’s business,” read a statement from Whatcom County public works. “Let’s celebrate it!”
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Blaine High School graduate Andrew Price could be playing in the NFL regular season in a few weeks. The 6-foot, 6-inch, 255-pound former Borderite tight end signed an undrafted free agent contract last week with the Detroit Lions. Price, who graduated from Blaine High School in 2012, was one of several recent acquisitions the Lions made to bolster their lineup after a string of injuries. Price played 45 games and caught 37 passes for 445 yards and four touchdowns in college at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated in May 2016 with a degree in Kinesiology. He’s currently one of nine tight ends on the Lions’ roster. The team signed so many because it plans to use play formations with multiple tight ends this year and because the team’s first, second and third tight ends have all missed preseason games with injuries, according to Mlive.com, a Michigan news site. Price was the eighth of nine tight ends to sign with the team and, according to the Lions’ website, he was one of only three healthy tight ends at practice on Thursday, August 17, the day after he signed with the team. Price played with the team in a preseason win over the New York Jets on Saturday, August 21. Being an undrafted free agent
s Blaine graduate Andrew Price during a Detroit Lions practice last month. means Price didn’t get the call into the NFL as a draft pick, but was signed later on during training camp. He’ll have to work hard to prove himself in practice and during the preseason. But it’s not uncommon for undrafted free agents to become valuable players. Current Seahawks starters Michael Bennett and Doug Baldwin both started this way.
As a Borderite, Price earned First Team All-Northwest Conference honors during his junior and senior years as a tight end. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter addressed the team’s tight end situation in a televised interview on Tuesday, August 22. “There’s still a lot of competition going on for what’s go-
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ing to happen with this roster at that position,” Cooter said. “But we are encouraged. We’ve seen some encouraging things from different guys.” Price has a backup plan if the NFL doesn’t work out. He told the Bellingham Herald in April that he plans to go to medical school when he can no longer play football.
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Back to School Blaine School District 2017-2018 Find the school district online at www.blainesd.org
Welcome Students, Staff, and Families to the 2017-18 School Year! As the first day of school approaches, we look forward to a very productive and exciting school year in 2017-18. Over many years, we have consistently championed providing quality learning opportunities for students at all levels of the program. Blaine School District employs one of the most skilled and dedicated groups of professionals in the state of Washington. Teachers and support staff strongly desire to work in Blaine, and many choose to spend their entire career in our district. We see this as a clear tribute to the overall quality of the program, and the commitment that we make to supporting staff in their work with students. Improving student learning at every level of the system remains at the heart of our vision and mission. Our students consistently demonstrate strong academic performance, comparing favorably to other districts across the state. While a substantial number of high school students routinely participate in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, during the upcoming
school year we will also be offering a number of additional courses through the “College in the High School” program. This will provide students with an opportunity to earn college level credit for courses completed on campus at Blaine High School. The fact that coursework of this nature is available to our students can be attributed to the strong foundation established in our K-8 program. We are privileged to have excellent K-12 administrators, teachers and support personnel who demonstrate a consistent commitment to making a difference for young people. Over the past four years, teachers and administrators across the state of Washington have taken on an unprecedented level of transition with respect to new learning standards and new performance evaluation systems for both staff and students. These initiatives have placed a significant level of demand upon the
overall educational system. At this time, there is evidence of significant student achievement resulting from the hard work of our staff. Preliminary state assessment results, specifically in Math and Language Arts, indicate gains, year over year, at multiple grade levels. Blaine School District students and staff recognize and appreciate the extensive level of community ownership and involvement that is in place at all levels of the program. The communities of Blaine, Point Roberts and Birch Bay take great pride in the learning that takes place in their schools and, most importantly, in the ongoing growth and success of students. The staff, students, and families of Blaine School District remain deeply appreciative of the community’s support in passing a $45 million Capital Facility Bond in 2015. Many exciting projects have now been completed and there is still work to be done. If you have been on or near campus over the summer months,
you will have noticed that Phase I of the High School Project is nearly complete. We look forward to having students in this new building when school starts on August 30. Work on Phase II, a two-story classroom building, started in June and will be completed by next summer. Parents and patrons are encouraged to stay informed of Blaine School District’s key events and issues. To that end, we hope you will frequently visit our website at www.blainesd.org where you can learn more about opportunities to stay connected to activities involving our students. Thank you for choosing to enroll your students in the Blaine School District! Our Board of Directors and staff appreciate the opportunity to educate your children. There is no more important responsibility that we could be charged with assuming. It promises to be a great year! Ronald C. Spanjer, Ed.D. Superintendent
2017-2018 Calendar AUGUST 24 HS fall sports parent meeting, 5:30 p.m., PAC 28 MS prep night, 4:30 p.m., MS cafeteria All certificated staff day Freshman orientation, 5 p.m., football field School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 29 All staff day 30 First day of school (except kindergarten) SEPTEMBER 4 Labor Day – no school 5 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 6 HS picture day 13 HS open house, 6 p.m., PAC 14 6th grade band parent meeting, 7 p.m., MS cafeteria MS picture day 18 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 20 ES curriculum night, 6 p.m., PAC 21 MS open house, 6 p.m., PAC 25 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 28 PS open house, 6 p.m. 29 MS academic assembly, 10:45 a.m., PAC OCTOBER 3 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 9 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 12–13 PS picture days 17 HS picture retakes 18 HS Honor Society inductions 19 MS picture retakes 23 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 28 PS PTO harvest festival, 1 p.m., MS cafeteria 30 Late start at 10:20 a.m. NOVEMBER 1 HS fall concert, 7 p.m., PAC 2 7th and 8th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC
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PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library MS Veterans Day assembly, 9 a.m., PAC ES Veterans Day assembly, 2 p.m., PAC Veterans Day observed – no school HS winter sports begin In-service day – no school HS winter sports parent meeting, 5:30 p.m., PAC PS picture retakes K–8 Parent–teacher conferences – early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. K–12 early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. Thanksgiving break - no school School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 1st and 2nd grade concert, 1 p.m., PAC
DECEMBER 4 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 6 4th grade concert 7 HS/community concert, 7 p.m., PAC 12 School board meeting, 12 p.m., district office 7th and 8th grade/community concert, 7 p.m., PAC 13 MS academic assembly HS Roman banquet 14 5th grade and Nightingale concert, 1:30 p.m., PAC 16–Jan 1 Winter break JANUARY 2 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 4–6 HS/MS drama performance, 6 p.m., PAC 8 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 11–12 HS/MS drama performance, 6 p.m., PAC 13 HS/MS drama performance, 2 p.m., PAC 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – no school 18 3rd grade concert, 1:30 p.m., PAC 22 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 25 6th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC 29 Learning improvement day – no school
FEBRUARY 3 Arts and Jazz festival, 7 p.m., MS cafeteria 5 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 6 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 7–8 Kindergarten concert, 7 p.m., PAC 16–19 Mid-winter break – no school 24 Whatcom County Math Championships 26 Late start at 10:20 a.m. School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 27 7th and 8th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC MARCH 5–9 K–8 Parent–teacher conferences – early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 6 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 14 Nightingale choir concert, 7 p.m., PAC 15 Kindergarten registration, 10 a.m., PS 19 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 22 MS academic assembly, 1 p.m., PAC 23 MS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC 24 Washington State Math Championships 26 School board meeting, 7 p.m., Point Roberts PS 31–April 8 Spring break – no school APRIL 10 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 16 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 17–18 HS student-led conferences – early dismissal at 11:50 p.m. 20 MS spelling bee 23 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 24 HS concert, 7 p.m., PAC 25–27 MS Bay Area trip 30 In-service day – no school MAY 1 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 3–5 HS spring drama performance, 7 p.m., HS theater
10 1st and 2nd grade concert, 1 p.m., PAC 10–11 HS spring drama performance, 7 p.m., HS theater 12 HS spring drama performance, 2 p.m., HS theater 16 HS recognition night 22–23 HS senior boards HS early dismissal at 11:50 p.m. 24 6th grade spring concert, 7 p.m., PAC 25 4th grade concert, 1:30 p.m., PAC 28 Memorial Day – no school 29 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 31 Evening of the Arts
JUNE 4 7th and 8th grade concert. 7 p.m., PAC 5 HS all choral concert, 7 p.m., PAC 8 5th grade concert, 1:30 p.m., PAC 13 8th grade tea, 6 p.m., PAC 14 Last day of school – early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 15–19 Snow make up days 25 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office
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Blaine High School We are excited to get started on the 201718 school year. We will move into Phase 1 of the new High School. What an exciting time to be a Borderite! There are a few things we will never change, such as our belief and our mission that: WE ARE BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL We foster RESILIENCE We model RESPECT We practice RESPONSIBILITY We demonstrate COMPASSION As our students move through their final years in the Blaine School District, we want them to be ready for the world they are about
to enter. Similarly important are the attitudes and behavioral attributes that students who succeed in school must demonstrate. Among these are study skills, time management, awareness of one’s performance, persistence and the ability to utilize collaborative groups of study and structure. These are specific skills and more general attitudes, but all of them require high degrees of self-awareness and intentionality on the part of students as they are in high school
and in preparation for life and education thereafter. As they graduate, they will be in college or careers, prepared with many opportunities for success in their futures. Please stop by anytime you are on campus and introduce yourself. Mr. Wayne Vezzetti, the Vice-Principal, and I look forward to meeting you and working with your children in the coming school year.
Scott Ellis, Blaine High School Principal
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learners. We are working hard to provide students with an education that cultivates academic, social and emotional development. This year our staff will continue to expand effective teaching practices through differentiated instruction, or knowing our learners, learning about and implementing restorative practices as part of a safe and caring learning environment, and continuing to implement common core standards in math, literacy and science. We would like to invite all Blaine Elementary families to participate in our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). This leadership group actively supports our school by funding educational enrichment opportunities and coordinating community events. I would also like to encourage Blaine community members to volunteer or participate in our
school events and celebrations. Public schools are about coming together as a community to serve children and we can all contribute to a quality educational experience for our kids. You can learn more about our school by visiting our website, contacting our office or attending school events. School starts Wednesday, August 30. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. for students having breakfast in our cafeteria. All other students can enter school at 8 a.m. Blaine Elementary Staff are excited to start the 2017-18 school year! We welcome visits or calls from our families or community members. On behalf of our staff, welcome to the 2017-18 school year!
Craig Baldwin, Ed.D. Principal Blaine Elementary School
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Blaine Middle School Welcome to the 20172018 school year. At Blaine Middle School, we believe in creating a safe, caring, and respectful environment so that ALL students can learn. We are dedicated to cultivating academic persistence and excellence in our students. We
believe this will empower them to grow as learners and influence positive change in our community and beyond. Our mission begins with our students’ health and well-being. Students learn best when they feel safe, are cared for
by staff, families and the community, and are respected as young people emerging toward adulthood. Together, with the support of staff, students and families, we work to make this a reality. Each year, we promote a “Culture of Care” at BMS by leading students through lessons that teach kids about caring for themselves, others and their community. This year we are incorporating Rachel’s Challenge,
which encourages students to dream big, believe in themselves and show kindness and appreciation to others. Student assemblies, parent nights and student activities that focus on maintaining a positive culture will help empower students to make a personal difference in their school and community. Finally, we want students to understand that persisting through learning challenges is hard work and requires a growth mindset.
that promotes and encourages increased understanding and fluency in literacy and math. We are developing the foundational learning blocks for all our students to grow academically, socially and emotionally and become life-long learners. The primary school has adopted a new literacy program this year, that we will be implementing, entitled Fountas and Pinnell Classroom. This program is a coherent literacy system for Pre-K through sixth grade that honors responsive teaching using an inquiry-rich, multi-text approach. We are very excited about this new venture. We have a trained team of literacy leaders in our build-
ing that will be taking us through the learning and implementation process of this new program. We have just finished our first year of our new math curriculum, Bridges, that we found to be invigorating and inspiring. We continue to learn how to make math fun, work as a team and stretch our thinking in how to solve detailed problems. Blaine Primary School has a wonderful PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) that supports many activities throughout the school year. We would like to invite anyone interested in helping with school activities during the day and afterschool to please join our first PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the primary school library. Childcare will be available in
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Welcome to the 2017-2018 School Year The staff at Blaine Primary School is very excited for the start of a new school year. We had a very successful first year with fulltime kindergarten this past year. Our students grew both academically and socially and are truly ready for first grade. This summer we held our first “Bright K” summer school. We invited 37 incoming Kindergarten students to join us for six weeks of fun and exciting reading, math and social activities. They are ready to tackle a new and exciting chapter in their educational career. The goal of the educational team at Blaine Primary School is to create a positive learning environment
Putting this learning mindset into practice often means that we must make multiple attempts to learn a skill before success is achieved. Creating a culture of care and a growth mindset in our school is the foundation upon which all other learning rests.
the multi-purpose room. Blaine Primary School invites you to come visit us and volunteer whenever possible as it takes all of us to support our children. If you are interested in volunteering this school year, please stop by the office and pick up a volunteer packet. We truly appreciate parent/community volunteers. We hope that you and your family had a great summer break and are now ready to begin another exciting year at Blaine Primary School. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 360-332-1300. Welcome!
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ROUTE NUMBERS, STOPS AND TIMES MAY HAVE CHANGED. PLEASE CHECK FOR NEW ROUTES AND TIMES.
PLEASE ALLOW UP TO TEN MINUTES before and after the times on the schedule for buses to arrive at the stop during the first two weeks of school. TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE anytime after the first day of school. Students should be at their published stop FIVE MINUTES PRIOR to the published time. NOT ALL ADDRESSES ARE SHOWN. Students should plan to board the bus at the stop nearest their home. If you do not see a stop near you, are a new rider, or (Revised 7/2017) need more transportation information, please contact the Blaine School District Transportation Dept. at (360) 332-0700.
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.............................................7:29 AM 3:17 PM 01 H / TERRACE .............................................7:30 AM 3:17 PM 01 4296 H ST-BUSY BEE ................................7:30 AM 3:18 PM 01 4240 H ST .................................................7:32 AM 3:18 PM 01 H ST / RONALD ..........................................7:33 AM 3:18 PM 01 H / N HARVEY ............................................7:34 AM 3:18 PM 01 4064 PIPELINE ..........................................7:34 AM 3:21 PM 01 4014 PIPELINE ..........................................7:35 AM 3:21 PM 01 4399 BOBLETT ..........................................7:41 AM 3:24 PM 01 BOBLETT / SKYLINE ..................................7:45 AM 3:25 PM 01 H ST / PARKSIDE PL ..................................7:55 AM 3:30 PM 02 3878 H STREET RD ...................................7:05 AM 3:10 PM 02 3836 H ST RD ............................................7:05 AM 3:11 PM 02 3830 H .......................................................7:05 AM 3:10 PM 02 3683 H ST RD ............................................7:05 AM 3:13 PM 02 H ST / FLAMBEAU ......................................7:06 AM 3:14 PM 02 H / SHERWOOD .........................................7:06 AM 3:16 PM 02 H / W 34TH ................................................7:07 AM 3:15 PM 02 3439 H ST .................................................7:08 AM 3:16 PM 02 3395 H ST .................................................7:09 AM 3:17 PM 02 H ST RD / W 31ST PL ................................7:10 AM 3:18 PM 02 H / FOXHURST ...........................................7:15 AM 3:19 PM 02 SAGE ST ....................................................7:17 AM 3:15 PM 02 9645 DELTA LINE RD .................................7:19 AM 3:22 PM 02 DELTA LINE / W 95TH TER .........................7:21 AM 3:23 PM 02 DELTA LINE / BURK RD .............................7:25 AM 3:24 PM 02 9260 DELTA LINE RD .................................7:26 AM 3:25 PM 02 2527 HAYNIE RD .......................................7:27 AM 3:27 PM 02 HAYNIE RD / STEIN RD ..............................7:28 AM 3:28 PM 02 9191 STEIN ...............................................7:30 AM 3:29 PM 02 9388 STEIN ...............................................7:31 AM 3:30 PM 02 WATERFALL / STEIN ..................................7:32 AM 3:31 PM 02 HAYNIE/CUSTER SCHOOL .........................7:34 AM 3:34 PM 02 VALLEY VIEW / HAYNIE .............................7:35 AM 3:35 PM 02 KINGDOM HALL ........................................7:37 AM 3:36 PM 02 3365 MCGEE .............................................7:38 AM 3:37 PM 02 3607 MCGEE RD ........................................7:39 AM 3:38 PM 02 3623 MCGEE RD ........................................7:39 AM 3:38 PM 02 MCGEE / GILES RD ....................................7:40 AM 3:41 PM 02 8814 GILES RD ..........................................7:41 AM 3:43 PM 02 GILES RD / W 88TH ST ..............................7:42 AM 3:44 PM 02 8760 GILES RD ..........................................7:43 AM 3:45 PM 02 8710 GILES RD ..........................................7:44 AM 3:47 PM 02 GILES RD / WHITE RD ...............................7:46 AM 3:50 PM 02 GILES / LOOMIS ........................................7:48 AM 3:54 PM 03 4031 SWEET ..............................................7:14 AM 3:19 PM 03 4012 SWEET ..............................................7:15 AM 3:19 PM 03 3936 SWEET RD ........................................7:15 AM 3:19 PM 03 3902 SWEET RD ........................................7:15 AM 3:18 PM 03 3426 SWEET RD ........................................7:17 AM 3:23 PM 03 3363 SWEET ..............................................7:18 AM 3:25 PM 03 3315 SWEET RD ........................................7:18 AM 3:25 PM 03 3210 FORTUNE LN ....................................7:21 AM 3:26 PM 03 FORTUNE LN / MORRIS .............................7:22 AM 3:28 PM 03 9375 VALLEY VIEW RD .............................7:23 AM 3:29 PM 03 9223 STADSVOLD RD ................................7:26 AM 3:27 PM 03 9146 STADSVOLD .....................................7:26 AM 3:35 PM 03 3773 HAYNIE .............................................7:25 AM 3:36 PM 03 3580 HAYNIE RD .......................................7:30 AM 3:37 PM 03 3432 HAYNIE RD .......................................7:30 AM 3:37 PM 03 3469 HAYNIE RD .......................................7:30 AM 3:37 PM 03 4049 HOIER RD .........................................7:38 AM 3:40 PM 03 9222 HARVEY RD ......................................7:40 AM 3:45 PM 03 9234 HARVEY RD ......................................7:40 AM 3:46 PM 03 4150 SWEET RD ........................................7:44 AM 3:48 PM 03 SPOONER CREEK ......................................7:45 AM 3:19 PM 03 4389 SWEET ..............................................7:46 AM 3:15 PM 03 4284 SWEET RD ........................................7:46 AM 3:18 PM 03 4320 SWEET RD ........................................7:44 AM 3:18 PM 03 4450 SWEET RD ........................................7:44 AM 3:15 PM 03 HUGHES DW TO BELAIR ...........................7:45 AM 3:07 PM 03 RENEE / DODD ...........................................7:46 AM 3:12 PM 03 DODD / HARBORSIDE DR ..........................7:47 AM 3:13 PM BAYVIEW / HUGHES ..................................7:50 AM 3:15 PM 04 BDRY RIDGE/DRAYTON COVE ...................7:05 AM 3:16 PM 04 NORMAR PL ..............................................7:09 AM 3:40 PM 04 8765 SEMI DR ...........................................7:13 AM 3:39 PM 04 S CHAREL DR ............................................7:14 AM 3:35 PM 04 6082 BIRCH POINT RD ..............................7:16 AM 3:34 PM
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LOWER ............................................7:35 AM 3:25 PM 06 BREEZE LP ................................................7:20 AM 3:14 PM 06 BBL / SEA LINKS .......................................7:23 AM 3:14 PM 06 LATITUDE 49 .............................................7:25 AM 3:14 PM 06 BBL / HOLIDAY ..........................................7:25 AM 3:15 PM 06 BAYWOOD PARK .......................................7:26 AM 3:17 PM 06 ANCHOR MANOR .......................................7:30 AM 3:21 PM 06 BBL / HAYLEY LN ......................................7:33 AM 3:23 PM 06 4223 BBL RD .............................................7:34 AM 3:24 PM 06 FOREST GROVE .........................................7:35 AM 3:25 PM 06 4320 BBL RD .............................................7:37 AM 3:27 PM 06 PLAZA PARK ..............................................7:38 AM 3:28 PM 07 7556 BIRCH BAY DR ..................................7:24 AM 3:35 PM 07 7530 BIRCH BAY DR ..................................7:25 AM 3:34 PM 07 7372 BIRCH BAY DR ..................................7:29 AM 3:26 PM 07 BB STATE PARK .........................................7:29 AM 3:30 PM 07 JACKSON / KEY .........................................7:33 AM 3:24 PM 07 JACKSON / HIGHLAND ..............................7:34 AM 3:23 PM 07 LIGHTHOUSE / STARFISH ..........................7:35 AM 3:22 PM 07 BEND AT LIGHTHOUSE ..............................7:36 AM 3:21 PM 07 SEASHELL / LIGHTHOUSE .........................7:37 AM 3:20 PM 07 SEASHELL / OUTRIGGER ...........................7:40 AM 3:19 PM 08 HARBOR ESTATES .....................................7:30 AM 3:09 PM 08 4887 SEAFAIR DR ......................................7:31 AM 3:10 PM 08 4872 SEAFAIR DR ......................................7:32 AM 3:08 PM 08 SEAFAIR DR / SEAFAIR CT .........................7:33 AM 3:12 PM 08 SEAFAIR DR / CATALINA CT .......................7:34 AM 3:15 PM 08 SEAFAIR DR / GLENDALE DR ....................7:35 AM 3:17 PM 08 BAYSHORE / GLENDALE ............................7:35 AM 3:18 PM 08 MORNINGSIDE / BAYSHORE .....................7:37 AM 3:19 PM 08 MORNINGSIDE / MOONGLOW ...................7:38 AM 3:20 PM 08 MORNINGSIDE / TWILIGHT .......................7:39 AM 3:21 PM 08 LINCOLN / TRACY PL ................................7:40 AM 3:22 PM 09 8597 HARBORVIEW RD .............................7:15 AM 3:13 PM 09 8585 HARBORVIEW RD .............................7:16 AM 3:14 PM 09 8453 HARBORVIEW RD .............................7:17 AM 3:15 PM 09 8395 HARBORVIEW RD .............................7:18 AM 3:16 PM 09 8344 HARBORVIEW RD .............................7:20 AM 3:17 PM 09 8277 HARBORVIEW RD .............................7:21 AM 3:18 PM 09 8261 HARBORVIEW ...................................7:21 AM 3:19 PM 09 8241 HARBORVIEW RD .............................7:21 AM 3:21 PM 09 FORSBERG / HARBORVIEW .......................7:22 AM 3:20 PM 09 COMFORT / HARBORVIEW ........................7:22 AM 3:21 PM 09 8156 HARBORVIEW RD .............................7:22 AM 3:22 PM 09 HENLEY/HABORVIEW ................................7:23 AM 3:23 PM 09 BB DR / COTTONWOOD .............................7:24 AM 3:26 PM 09 BB DR / CEDAR .........................................7:26 AM 3:28 PM 09 8246 BIRCH BAY DR ..................................7:27 AM 3:29 PM 09 BBV - LOWER ............................................7:28 AM 3:30 PM 09 5159 ANDERSON RD .................................7:35 AM 3:34 PM 09 5140 ANDERSON .......................................7:34 AM 3:34 PM 09 ANDERSON / CEDAR .................................7:35 AM 3:35 PM 09 ANDERSON / BEACHWAY ..........................7:36 AM 3:36 PM 09 4677 DRAYTON HARBOR RD .....................7:40 AM 3:12 PM 10 OCEAN MIST DR / LP ................................7:10 AM 3:44 PM 10 BEACH ROCK/OCEAN MIST .......................7:12 AM 3:44 PM 10 COASTAL / OCEAN MIST ............................7:14 AM 3:45 PM 10 OCEAN MIST / HELWIG ..............................7:15 AM 3:46 PM 10 6939 HOLEMAN AVE ..................................7:16 AM 3:43 PM 10 WHITEHORN / HOLEMAN ..........................7:18 AM 3:42 PM 10 5679 WHITEHORN .....................................7:18 AM 3:42 PM 10 5660 WHITEHORN WAY ............................7:18 AM 3:42 PM 10 5556 WHITEHORN WAY ............................7:20 AM 3:41 PM 10 5536 WHITEHORN WAY ............................7:20 AM 3:40 PM 10 GRANDVIEW / HOLEMAN ..........................7:21 AM 3:36 PM 10 6930 PETTICOTE LN ..................................7:22 AM 3:37 PM 10 6948 PETTICOTE LN ..................................7:23 AM 3:36 PM
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SUNSET / LEESIDE ....................................7:25 AM 7556 LEESIDE LN ......................................7:26 AM 7544 LEESIDE ...........................................7:27 AM 7531 LEESIDE ...........................................7:28 AM 7518 LEESIDE ...........................................7:29 AM SANDCASTLE / LEESIDE ............................7:29 AM SOLE / SEASHELL .....................................7:30 AM CLAMDIGGER / SANDCASTLE ...................7:33 AM CLAMDIGGER CUL DE SAC .......................7:35 AM SEASHELL / ABALONE ...............................7:37 AM SEASHELL / SANDCASTLE ........................7:37 AM
13 7998 BLAINE RD .......................................7:20 AM 3:15 PM 13 DOUBLE R RANCH .....................................7:22 AM 3:18 PM 13 ALDERSON/PARKLAND .............................7:30 AM 3:25 PM 13 ALDERSON / CONDO ENT ..........................7:32 AM 3:25 PM 13 4751 ALDERSON .......................................7:34 AM 3:26 PM 13 7650 BB DR - BAY RIM ..............................7:36 AM 3:29 PM 13 PINEY / BIRCH BAY DRIVE ........................7:37 AM 3:30 PM 13 LEISURE PARK ..........................................7:37 AM 3:30 PM 13 7806 BIRCH BAY DR - JACOB’S .................7:38 AM 3:31 PM 13 THE SHORES .............................................7:38 AM 3:32 PM 13 BB VISITOR CENTER .................................7:40 AM 3:33 PM 13 8026 BB DR ...............................................7:42 AM 3:35 PM 13 8080 HARBORVIEW ...................................7:40 AM 3:35 PM 14 8332 BLAINE RD .......................................7:26 AM 3:34 PM 14 BLAINE / LINCOLN .....................................7:27 AM 3:30 PM 14 4520 CALIFORNIA TRAIL ...........................7:29 AM 3:20 PM 14 4576 CALIFORNIA TRAIL ...........................7:29 AM 3:23 PM 14 4593 CAL TR .............................................7:30 AM 3:24 PM 14 HARBOR PL ...............................................7:30 AM 3:25 PM 14 CAL TR / HARBOR DR ...............................7:30 AM 3:25 PM 14 8700 HARBOR DR .....................................7:31 AM 3:25 PM 14 HARBOR / EAST ST ...................................7:33 AM 3:28 PM 14 8704 BLAINE RD .......................................7:35 AM 3:15 PM 14 8755 BLAINE RD .......................................7:36 AM 3:14 PM 14 HOYT / BLAINE ..........................................7:37 AM 3:13 PM 14 HALL / BLAINE ..........................................7:38 AM 3:12 PM 14 RUNGE / WASHINGTON .............................7:40 AM 3:10 PM 14 EARLS CT ..................................................7:42 AM 3:12 PM 14 2450 EVANS ..............................................7:42 AM 3:13 PM 14 2467 EVANS ..............................................7:42 AM 3:14 PM 15 4275 WEST RD .......................................... 3:16 PM 15 WEST / SALMON CR ..................................7:20 AM 3:17 PM 15 LOOMIS / KICKERVILLE .............................7:28 AM 3:24 PM 15 4128 LOOMIS TR .......................................7:28 AM 3:24 PM 15 2ND LOOMIS GATE ....................................7:30 AM 3:26 PM 15 LOOMIS GREENS .......................................7:32 AM 3:28 PM 15 SKK ...........................................................7:35 AM 3:31 PM 15 4486 ARNIE ...............................................7:41 AM 3:37 PM 15 4442 ARNIE RD ......................................... 3:38 PM 15 4358 ARNIE ...............................................7:43 AM 3:39 PM 15 4308 ARNIE RD .........................................7:44 AM 3:39 PM 15 4255 ARNIE RD .........................................7:45 AM 3:40 PM
POINT ROBERTS 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
OCEANVIEW / MARINE ..............................6:32 AM MARINE / PELTIER DR ...............................6:35 AM 1585 BENSON RD ......................................6:39 AM 1674 BENSON RD ......................................6:40 AM 1890 BENSON RD ......................................6:33 AM S BEACH / ANDERSON ..............................6:43 AM 1924 APA RD .............................................6:45 AM 490 BOUNDARY BAY .................................6:48 AM 276 BOUNDARY BAY .................................6:50 AM 1973 ROOSEVELT WAY ..............................6:55 AM 102 MILL RD .............................................6:58 AM 1849 WASHINGTON ..................................7:01 AM 1851 WASHINGTON ST .............................7:01 AM 290 MILL RD .............................................7:04 AM AUSTIN / JAMES .......................................7:06 AM 216 JAMES ................................................7:08 AM
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Salishan neighborhood hosts annual picnic at Blaine park
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s The Salishan neighborhood got together for its annual picnic on August 19 at Salishan Park in Blaine with food, music and fun.
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Consultants hired to advance I-5 exit 274, east Blaine infrastructure projects B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Despite having months to go before the 2018 legislative session begins in early January, staff with the city are working diligently to strategize a plan to obtain funding for two Blaine projects that have been on the books for years – in May, they recruited a Tacoma-based consulting firm to help. According to Blaine city manager David Wilbrecht, the city hired two consultants from Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs to help obtain funding to extend utilities, like sewer and power, into east Blaine and to install a new southbound off-ramp on Interstate 5 at Exit 274 onto Peace Portal Drive. During the last legislative session, the city requested millions of dollars in funding for both projects, but neither request survived the legislative process. The city contracted consultant Briahna Murray for two months for $2,500 per month, Wilbrecht said. She’s taking the lead on the
Interstate 5 exit 274 project and has been attempting to forge connections with the governor’s office and other legislative entities to get the funding request approved during the next legislative session. Last session, the house and senate approved allocating $12,100,000 from the state’s transportation budget to the project, but governor Jay Inslee vetoed it, citing insufficient information about the scope and cost. Murray is a vice president in the firm and specializes in advocating for cities, counties and other local governments to both the Washington state legislature and the executive branch. She joined the firm in 2006 and has experience serving as a legislative staff member to the Washington state senate. Consultant Meg Van Schoorl is the city’s other hire. Steve Price, project lead on the 1,013lot Grandis Pond development in east Blaine, pitched in $15,000 to hire Van Schoorl for a period of six months to help develop strat-
egies to obtain local, state and federal grants to extend utilities, such as sewer and power, into east Blaine, Wilbrecht said. City staff said infrastructure is the key to spurring three large development projects that contain more than 1,400 lots. Van Schoorl is the director of project development at the firm and works with local agencies, nonprofits and other groups to scope out grant opportunities, develop funding strategies, compose grant applications and assist with grant management. Previously, she worked at The House of Representatives’ office of program research as a capital budget committee senior staff coordinator. For Wilbrecht, partnering with the firm is a positive step forward for the city, which doesn’t have the staffing to send representatives down to Olympia during the legislative session. “To have that kind of talent, access and capacity hopefully will provide some positive results,” he said.
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s A ban on all open burning in Whatcom County is still in effect until further notice. The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office announced the ban on August 2.
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The Northern Light • August 24 - 30, 2017
Locals experience a partial eclipse People throughout Blaine and Birch Bay stepped outside to view the partial eclipse on August 21. Whether it was with special eclipse glasses or welding masks, many were able to
view the moon partially pass before the sun. Cities along a path from Lincoln City, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina experienced a total eclipse. The last total eclipse to
cross the entire country took place in 1918, according to NASA. The total solar eclipse began at 10:15 a.m. PDT in Lincoln City and ended at 2:48 p.m. PDT near Charleston.
s From l., Kelly Larson, Darius Gilstrap and Eric Larson at Blaine Harbor. Photo by Ruth Lauman
s An AIBO robot dog named Rosie takes in the crescent-shaped shadows during the solar eclipse. Photo by Kevin Steele
s Mike Sowers, operations manager with the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District, said the temperature dropped about 5 to 6 degrees during the eclipse.
Illustration courtesy of Mike Sowers
s Deidre Smith views the solar eclipse in Birch Bay. s A pinhole projector. Photo courtesy of Deidre Smith Photo by Pat Grubb
Crab fishing is open August 17-September 30 in Gulf of Georgia
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Birch Bay Waterslides open through September 4
s Birch Bay Waterslides is set to close its summer season at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 4. Until then, the park is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days per week. Photo by Stefanie Donahue
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Scenes from the Classic Truck Show
s On August 19 more than 60 classic and vintage trucks of all kinds, from pickup trucks to fire trucks, appeared at the Classic Truck Show at Birch Bay Square.
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3-BD, 2-BA 1,960 SF. Beautiful, well kept home. 3 good-size bdrms, 2-BA, open floor plan. 2 fireplaces. Large great room, master suite & a sun room. Room for RV. Gated community; pool, tennis, clubhouse, golf course & marina. MLS #1157227
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BLAINE, BIRCH BAY & SEMIAHMOO BIRCH BAY OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUN 1-3 7714 Birch Bay Dr #406 $499,000
OPEN SUN 12-2 8059 Kayak Wy • $295,000
Private single level home in Birch Bay Village. Gated community w/ golf course, marina, sports courts, security & private beaches. Fenced yard, finished garage, open floor plan, park-like setting. Lots of storage, attic space.
Jeffery Carrington 360-220-3224
Premier cottage in the ‘Heart of Birch Bay’. 1100 SF. 3-BD, 1.5-BA, natural gas stove, on-demand water heat, fabulous wood FP. Outbuilding. Updates: windows, insulated crawl space, copper plumbing, painted & more.
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8242 Birch Bay Dr $419,900
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8200 Birch Bay Dr • $389,900
Luxury sunny, west-facing waterfront condo, 9’ ceilings, custom cabs, granite, tile, wood flooring. Quality 3-BD, two level. Separate entrance on lower. Luxe baths, radiant heat in tile floors. 2 decks, deeded beach access!
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Rare w/50’ of beach and ownership into the tidelands. 1616 SF home, huge great room, wall of windows, custom blinds, private beach, 3-BD, 2-BA, lrg master en-suite, spacious walk-ins.
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OPEN SUN 2-4 8033 Niska Rd • $450,000
8134 Cowichan Rd • $419,900
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Single-level quality home in Birch Bay Village. 3-BD, 2.5-BA, 9’ ceilings & vaulted LR. Maple cabs, owner’s suite + electrostatic air cleaner. Oversize finished garage. Professionally designed & maintained landscaping, patios .
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Beautiful 3-BD, 2.25-BA, 1733 SF. MAIN FLR master. Vaulted ceilings, spacious kit custom cabs. Near I-5, minutes to beach. Extra storage. Intelligent use of space, open plan, fenced back yard, covered front porch.
Beautiful 3-BD, 2.5-BA home, views of Mt Baker & Bay. Open, floor plan, vaulted ceiling, skylight. Hardwood, tile, jetted tub, walk-in closet. Deck, southern exposure. Freshly painted exterior excellent condition, economical gas fireplace insert, gardeners delight.
9143 Aerie Ln • $975,000
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OPEN SUN 3-5 5574 Sandpiper Ln • $599,000
8745 Wood Duck Wy • $675,000
Golf course! Essential living on one floor, guest quarters up. Wall of windows in the living room. Master suite w/ sitting area, fireplace, huge master bath. Walk in shower, his/her closets, Jacuzzi tub--the works!!
Ideal location; signature hole of the Palmer Course--with tee to green views! Meticulously cared for, better than new single-story, spotless 3-car garage, stunning great room with adjoining gourmet kitchen and dining room.
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SEMIAHMOO SHORE OPEN DAILY 12-5 $825,000 Inland Pacific’s Crown
Right on the beach! 3BD/2.5BA Beachwalker condo. Walls of glass capture views of water, mountains & city lights from every room & 3 private decks. Granite, hardwood, SS appl. VIRTUAL TOUR: BeachwalkerVilla.com
Jewel, where architecture merges w/ natural qualities that define “Great Northwest”. New Artisan quality. Dir: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Right.
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6153 Poppy Lane, Maple Falls • $239,000 WATERFRONT MILLION $ VIEW! Beautiful 4-BD, 2.5-BA, 2,000+ SF of living space. SS appliances, light, bright kitchen, garage that has been converted into a ton of extra living space. Brand new deck, great for entertaining and enjoying peace & quiet. Near Mt Baker and the Sumas border.
Amy Bremer • (360) 961-0620 5438 Snow Goose Lane #108, Semiahmoo • $279,950 COUNTRY CLUB VILLA! Beautifully remodeled, updated ground floor unit. 3 BDs & 2 full BAs. Master has ensuite bath & patio. SS dishwasher, refrigerator, LG capacity W/D, Corian counters, beautiful stone FP, tile, Pergo & cushy carpet flooring. Perfect rental, home, or golf getaway! Next to Semiahmoo Golf Resort.
NEAR DOWNTOWN BLAINE! Favorable office residential zoned classic cottage with views to Drayton Harbor, offers flexible residential & business/income opportunities: office, business, residential, B&B etc. 1-BD, 1-BA primary dwelling w/new roofing, wiring, plumbing, tile flooring, and foundation.
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1480 D Street, Blaine • $508,900
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INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY! Brand new Blaine duplex! Easy access to I-5 and border crossings. Stainless appliances package including refrigerator. All high-end laminate on the main with granite throughout. Great open floor plan! Live in one unit and rent the other side. Front & back landscaped.
Carl W. R. Dufton • (360) 815-6637 Brand New Duplex Christy Imperio • (360) 201-4100 8822 Goldeneye Lane, Semiahmoo • $549,000 8831 Oertel Drive, Semiahmoo area • $1,585,000 TURNBERRY WOOD! Stunning 2,333+/- SF Northwest Contemporary. Quality home has 3BD, 2 1/2 BA, & is located on Semiahmoo’s par 5 13th fairway. Sunken living rm, separate dining rm, kitchen nook, nice kitchen & family rm with fireplace. New roof, new paint, new flooring, new carpet.
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Beautiful 5 acre, 2-BD, 1.75-BA country home. 1,200 SF shop/garage. Pond, bunk house or artist studio, utility shed, fenced-in gardens. Geothermal. New flooring, natural light, chef’s kitchen, spa bath. Private well, RV parking.
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Panoramic bay & mtn VIEW, access to Arnold Palmer Golf Course. Elegant home; top floor for main living/entertaining & bottom floor for fun! 4-BD, 4-BA, 3,600 SF beautiful architecture, FP in master. Spa area & hot tub.
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S E M I AH MO O O P E N H O U S E S OPEN SUN 1-4 9499 Semiahmoo Pkwy B10 $419,000
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OPEN SUN 2-4 9134 Mallard Rd • $599,000
Single Story Rambler on Semiahmoo’s lush 18th fairway! Chipshot to Clubhouse. 3-BD, 2-BA. Enclosed courtyard. Vaulted great rm w/window wall overlooking fairway. 2 guest rms, spacious fairway view kit, fireplaced fam rm.
Luxe 4-BD, 3.25-BA dream condo, majestic Baker views. Entertaining, open main level. Granite counters, slate tile floors, vaulted ceilings, straight grain fir cabinets, spectacular theater & game room. Terraced main level master suite.
OPEN SUN 12-2 8790 Goshawk Rd • $769,000
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Waterfront vistas; marinas, cities, mountains, lives like a single story! Waterside guest suite up. Lower level fam rm, w/same awesome view, patio, freestanding gas fp, full wetbar, DW & fridge.
SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUN 1-3 8832 Goshawk Rd • $559,000
OPEN THURS 3-5 9152 Aerie Ln • $943,000
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SEM I AHM OO OPEN HOUSES OPEN SAT 1-3
OPEN SUN 10-12 8061 Niska Rd. • $370,000
8364 Glendale Dr • $279,850
Covered patio; great rm w/gas stove; Island, bfast bar, quartz counters, LPV flooring, extensive tile work. Luxe owner’s ensuite & walk-in closet, dbl vanity. Wood wrapped windows, den w/barn door, professionally landscaped yard.
WATERFRONT! Breathtaking views, peaceful custom home. Private beach, 102’ of waterfront. Thoughtful design, “smart” home w/remote control, indoor/outdoor space in the great room with Nano Doors. Radiant heat concrete floors, chef’s kitchen, wired for NEST.
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7806 Birch Bay Drive #108, Jacob’s Landing • $224,000
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JACOB’S LANDING! Fabulous upper unit with amazing views of the Bay. 2-BD, 1.5-BA condo w/ 2 decks. Fully furnished with everything you need for a weekend getaway, year round living or vacation rental. Bask in Jacobs Landing amenities: Club House, Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Racquet Ball and much more..
Ruth Skeete • (360) 358-5075 9499 Semiahmoo Parkway #B9, Semiahmoo • $559,500
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REDUCED 35K!! Beachwalker Villa Condo, custom finishes - architect designed int w/hi-end appliances, & fixtures. 1,428 SF, 3-BD, 2-BA. Gourmet kit w/ island, Viking dual fuel range/oven! NG fireplace, 3rd BD w/4 built-in bunks, 30 paces to the beach. Spacious patio, large courtyard storage locker.
Carl W. R. Dufton • (360) 815-6637 4745 Tidal Way, G Building, Birch Bay • $284,900-$289,900
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COME ENJOY THE POOL! Tides at Birch Bay, premier community of craftsman style cottage condos on 11 acres of hillside above the bay. Beautiful, private units are over 1200 SF, granite counters, rock gas fireplaces, SS appliances, 2-BD, 1.75-BA, bonus loft & office/den +large covered deck.
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no room to add more. Fun library programs attract standing room only crowds that exceed the meeting room’s capacity. Four times as many books are borrowed and returned today compared to 30 years ago, with staff working elbow-to-elbow in a space that hasn’t grown to accommodate the increased use. The Blaine Library is well overdue for an expansion (or replacement), which is why the Friends of the Blaine Library have revved up fundraising efforts in recent years. This summer, an anonymous donor gave the Friends a $10,000 donation, and challenges others to do the same. The city of Blaine is considering two options for the library, and city residents who would like to make sure the library’s needs are prioritized should be sure
to complete the online survey as soon as possible. The city is even offering a $250 gift certificate lottery drawing for those who provide their contact information at the end of the survey. Meanwhile, in Birch Bay, the Friends of the Birch Bay Library have dreams of a 6,000-squarefoot library a bit closer to home. While the Blaine Library will continue to serve as a larger regional hub, the Birch Bay Library will bring a browsing collection, children’s and teen programming, and free WiFi and internet computers within walking or biking distance to many people in this rapidly growing community. This fall WCLS will move its bookmobile stop to the site of the future Birch Bay Vogt Community Library at 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Once built, two local libraries, one in Blaine and one in Birch Bay, will mean more options for people who live or
O B I T U A RY Ellen M. Wear
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work in the area. Out doing errands in Blaine? Combine a trip and visit the Blaine Library. Enjoying a stroll along the bay? One day you’ll be able to stop by the Birch Bay Library to rest and regroup. At WCLS, we believe that it’s our role to help expand access to library services to all. Please visit wcls.org for updates on building projects across Whatcom County.
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June 10, 1924 - July 31, 2017 Ellen was born in East Liverpool, OH to Carl and Minnie Kelm. Ellen was the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bob, Carl, Herb, sister Minnie and her husband of 45 years Floyd Wear. She is survived by daughter Bobbie Hassebrock (Jim), sons Randy Wear (Kay), Rick Wear (Shannon), 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Ellen was truly a unique individual who proudly marched to a different drum. She was always ready to help anyone she felt was in need, stranger or friend. She dearly loved and was proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life in honor of Ellen will be held at Peace Arch Park in Blaine, WA on August 27, 2017 from 12-4:00 p.m. All are welcome.
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Police Reports August 18, 2:40 p.m.: The code enforcement officer for the city reported the 7th Street community garden has been experiencing thefts of vegetables. Officers are investigating the thefts. For those who are unaware, individuals pay rent for their spaces in the community garden in order to grow things there. A community garden does not mean anyone from the community who wants to can glean off the hard work of the gardeners. August 18, 9:02 p.m.: Blaine police responded to the 600 block of Adelia Street for a report of two loose dogs. The reporting person was concerned for their welfare, as one of the dogs was an overweight, elderly husky dog. An officer arrived and found the dogs. Just after the officer requested assistance from animal control, the dog owner’s brother arrived and stated that he would take the animals back to his sister’s house and keep them corralled properly. Animal control assistance was canceled, and the officer cleared. August 19, 12:50 a.m.: A Blaine resident called to report she had just recently received multiple phone calls from a private number, and the caller on the other end was saying creepy things to her. The woman hung up on the creepy man. It appears the man tried to call back three more times but the wom-
an would not answer the phone. The woman advised she would call back if the phone calls continued. August 19, 9:15 p.m.: A person called 911 after reportedly hearing someone yell out for someone to call. Officers located the residence where the scream for help had come from and found a husband and wife had been involved in a physical domestic dispute. It was determined the woman had assaulted her husband. The wife was arrested for assault fourth degree domestic violence and booked into jail. August 19, 8:25 p.m.: Blaine police responded to a residence where a teenage girl, who was home alone, believed someone was in the house that was not supposed to be. Blaine officers secured the perimeter until U.S. Border Patrol Agents arrived to assist with the perimeter security of the home. Two Blaine officers then entered the residence and searched it for the possible intruder. The officers did not find anyone inside the residence and did not find any sign of forced entry into the home. Officers cleared after instructing the family to contact police again if they found anything missing from their residence or anything additional that they found suspicious. August 20, 1:50 p.m.: Police
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were dispatched to the 4400 block of Blaine Road for a seizure patient who was not conscious or breathing. A Blaine officer was first to arrive on scene, and he conducted CPR until paramedics arrived. The man was transported by aid crews to the hospital. August 22, 3:38 p.m.: Officers responded to the area of Sweet and Odell roads after a U.S. Border Patrol dispatcher reported seeing large amounts of black smoke. Officers located a fire where North Whatcom Fire and Rescue personnel were already on scene. The incident was outside the city limits, and, after determining no mutual aid assistance was required, officers cleared. August 22, 4:10 p.m.: Multiple reports were received regarding a shoplifter being chased by an employee of the victim business. Blaine Police arrested one man in connection with the theft and gave him a criminal citation and mandatory court appearance date. August 22, 7:40 p.m.: Officers responded to the 900 block of 3rd Street to a report that two males were shouting obscene racial remarks. No persons matching the descriptions provided were located, and no further calls were received. This report is provided by the Blaine police department.
Tides August 25–August 31 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
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2:32 pm 2.0 9:04 pm 9.1
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Su 27 4:17 am 2.3 10:33 am 7.0
3:56 pm 4.1 10:08 pm 8.4
Mo 28 5:07 am 2.1 11:49 am 6.8
4:44 pm 5.0 10:40 pm 8.1
Tu 29 5:59 am 1.9 1:17 pm 6.9
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We 30 6:55 am 1.7 2:41 pm 7.2
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Th 31 12:06 am 7.6 7:51 am 1.4
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of August 15 to August 21, no precipitation was recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 19.3 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 79.9°F on August 21 with a low of 50.5°F on August 15. Average high was 77.4°F and average low was 55°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Selena Pai Performs: Thursday, August 24, 6–8 p.m., Pastime Bar & Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. Contemporary, country and rock music. Info: 360/306-3194. Blaine Roadeo: Friday, August 25, 1–3:30 p.m., behind Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Fun for kids of all ages get photos on construction equipment, operator demonstrations, interactive exhibits, games and prizes. Sponsored by city of Blaine public works. Info: 332-8820. Walk ‘N Wag in the Park: Friday, August 25, 5–7 p.m. BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. 3K run/walk for people and furry, leashed friends. Games and activities, pet talent show and photos. $3 hot dog dinner. Proceeds to Friends of Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation levy expenses. Ferndale Street Festival: Friday, August 25, 6–11 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Main Street, Ferndale. Music, kids activities, pie-eating contest, food trucks, car show, beer garden and more. Jazz ‘n Blues Open Mic: Friday, August 25, 8–11:45 p.m., Pastime Bar & Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. Show up, plug in and jam on. Info: 360/306-3194. Summer Fun in the Park: Saturday, August 26, 5–11 p.m., Blaine Marine Park Playground. Live music by Gladstone and Trouble at the Henhouse, beer and wine garden, food trucks, Lego Batman movie at dusk. End of Summer Super Garage Sale: Saturday, August 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Dakota Creek Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Lots of great stuff from furniture to back-to-school clothing. Simple Wills and Powers of Attorney Clinic: Two-part clinic, Mondays, August 28 and September 11, 1 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Free for financially eligible seniors, people with disabilities and terminal illness. Advanced registration required. Info: 360/671-6079. Friends of the Birch Bay Library: Monday, August 28, 6:30 p.m., Jacobs Landing Clubhouse, 7806 Birch Bay Drive. Join us in working to bring a branch library to Birch Bay. Info: 360/371-5312. Lost at Last Performs: Thursday, August 31, 6–8 p.m., Pastime Bar & Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. Info: 360/306-3194. Winter Coat Drive: September 1–30. Gently used or new winter coats, hats and gloves for all ages are needed. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program and Interfaith Coalition. For donation locations, visit blainecap.org. To volunteer: 360/354-6819. Discover Birch Bay Days: Saturday–Sunday, September 2–3, Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Saturday, extreme chainsaw sculpture show, Discover Day Dash, parade, art show. Sunday, kids beach Olympics, chainsaw sculpture auction. Both days: community crab derby, live music and beer garden, arts and crafts vendors. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Lummi Island Artists Studio Tour: Saturday–Sunday, September 2–3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Lummi Island. More than 35 artists and craftspeople offering their work at 19 locations. Self-guided tour. Info: 360/758-7121. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, September 6, noon. Location TBD. Speaker: Rob Fix, Executive Director of the Port of Bellingham. Community Meals: Wednesdays, beginning September 6, 5-6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street. Dinners no charge; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome. Menus available at blainecap.org. Run with the Chums: Saturday, September 16, 10 a.m., BP highlands. Run or walk on a scenic loop. Registration is free. Kids 1k Smolt Sprint, 10 a.m.; all racers will receive a ribbon. 5k, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, watershed information exhibits, kids activities and water conservation prizes. Bellingham Traverse: Saturday, September 16, noon, Boundary Bay Brewery. A fun relay race that celebrates the journey of wild salmon. Run, bike and paddle through Bellingham’s parks, trails and waterways. Info: recreationnorthwest.org.
Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Days and times: bbbparkandrec.com. Zumba, Line Dance, Country Heat and Yoga Classes: Blaine Pavilion, 763 G Street, Blaine. Sponsored by BBBPRD2. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Peer to Peer Grief Support: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Baptist Church high school room, 2480 W. Badger Road, Custer. Info: 360/350-8089. Birch Bay Toastmasters Club: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, second floor, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Learn leadership and communication skills. Info: toastmasters.org. Al-Anon Meetings: Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m., Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison, Blaine. Info: 332-6062. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: First and third Thursdays, 8 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Breakfast ($15) and a speaker. Toddler Time: Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Free. Blaine Weight Watchers: Thursdays, 5–6 p.m., 580 C Street, Blaine. Alaska Packers Museum: Friday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m., Semiahmoo Park. Free admission, donations welcome. Info: 371-3558. Saturday Evenings at The Bridge: The Bridge at Birch Bay, 4815 Alderson Road. Community Potluck, 5:30 p.m.; Community Worship, 6:30–7:30 p.m., an informal worship service in a café setting; Acoustic Café, 8–9:30 p.m. Free. Info: thebridgebirchbay.com or 360/366-8763. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: August 1-16 August 1, 2:18 a.m.: Domestic physi-
customer on Birch Bay Drive.
August 10, 11:44 p.m.: Domestic ver-
Bay Square Street.
August 15, 6:23 p.m.: Domestic
cal on Anderson Road.
August 7, 4:03 a.m.: Driving while
bal on Harbor Drive.
August 14, 5:33 p.m.: Trespass on
physical on Moonglow Court.
August 1, 10:29 a.m.: Suspicious per-
intoxicated on Wayfair Place. Belling-
August 11, 2:29 a.m.: Security check
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 15, 7:40 p.m.: Vehicle recov-
son on Dory Court.
ham man, 31, arrested and cited for
on Birch Bay Square Street.
August 14, 7:05 p.m.: Hot rod on
ery cold call on Heronswood Drive
August 1, 4:27 p.m.: Senile subject
driving while license suspended third
August 11, 6:56 a.m.: Theft cold call
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
and Shintaffer Road.
on Fishermans Bend Lane.
degree, driving under the influence
on Harborview Road.
August 15, 11 a.m.: Theft cold call
August 15, 9:55 p.m.: Mental on Har-
August 1, 4:43 p.m.: Fireworks on
and operating a vehicle without igni-
August 11, 9:27 a.m.: Hulk vehicle on
on West 31st Place.
borview Road.
Harborview Road.
tion interlock. Bellingham man, 23, ar-
Roger Road.
August 15, 11:05 a.m.: Hulk vehicle
August 16, 10:10 a.m.: Domestic ver-
August 1, 5:04 p.m.: Domestic physi-
rested for obstructing public servants.
August 11, 5:42 p.m.: Suspicious
on Boblett Road.
bal on Harborview Road.
cal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 7, 9:47 a.m.: Vandalism cold
circumstances on Portal Way and
August 15, 2:23 p.m.: Mental on
August 16, 10:12 a.m.: Trespass on
August 1, 8:59 p.m.: Robbery strong
call on Sunset Drive.
Loomis Trail Road.
Holeman Avenue.
Birch Bay Square Street.
arm on Blaine Road. Mount Vernon
August 7, 10:03 a.m.: Theft cold call
August 11, 11:34 p.m.: Neighbor-
August 15, 4:28 p.m.: Mental on
August 16, 12:52 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
men, 30 and 31, arrested for robbery
on Flambeau Road.
hood dispute on Birch Bay-Lynden
Holeman Avenue.
cumstances cold call on Fir Way.
second degree.
August 7, 2:41 p.m.: Domestic physi-
Road.
August 2, 6:25 a.m.: Noise on Haynie
cal on Birch Bay Drive.
August 12, 9:22 a.m.: Extra patrol
Road.
August 7, 3:01 p.m.: Theft cold call
cold call on Harbor Place.
August 2, 8:56 a.m.: Hot rod on
on West 31st Place.
August 12, 10 a.m.: Parking problem
Elaine Street and Highland Drive.
August 7, 5:16 p.m.: Neighborhood
on Lora Lane.
August 2, 9:47 a.m.: Theft cold call
dispute cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden
August 12, 10:27 a.m.: Juvenile
on Drayton Harbor Road.
Road.
problem cold call on Beach La Mar
August 2, 10:02 a.m.: Counterfeit
August 7, 7:01 p.m.: Trespass on
Road.
cold call on Birch Bay Square Street.
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 12, 10:44 a.m.: Juvenile
August 2, 11:38 a.m.: Theft cold call
August 7, 7:20 p.m.: Harassment on
problem on Blaine Road.
on Charel Drive.
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 12, 11:48 a.m.: Assist agency
August 2, 8:38 p.m.: Landlord-tenant
August 7, 7:38 p.m.: Theft cold call
cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
dispute on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
on Carstan Loop.
August 12, 12:57 p.m.: Neighbor-
August 2, 8:40 p.m.: Civil problem on
August 7, 8:04 a.m.: Assault simple
hood dispute cold call on Seawan
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
cold call on Bay Road. New Westmin-
Place.
August 3, 4:44 a.m.: Threat on Birch
ster, B.C. woman, 64, arrested and
August 12, 5:04 p.m.: Vehicle recov-
Bay Drive.
cited for assault fourth.
ery cold call on Selder Road.
August 3, 6:25 a.m.: Alarm audible
August 7, 11:56 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
August 12, 9:12 p.m.: Burglary cold
on Semiahmoo Drive.
cumstances on Seashell Way.
call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 3, 7:34 p.m.: Traffic stop on
August 8, 1 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle
August 12, 10:45 p.m.: Drugs on
Portal Way.
on Harbor Drive.
Blaine Road.
August 3, 8:21 p.m.: Theft cold call
August 8, 8:48 a.m.: Vandalism cold
August 13, 12:58 a.m.: Motor vehicle
on Harborview Road.
call on Jackson Road and Lighthouse
accident non-blocking, non-injury on
August 3, 8:39 p.m.: Theft on Blaine
Drive.
Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Valley
Road.
August 8, 2:52 p.m.: Motor vehicle
View Road.
August 4, 10:07 a.m.: Suspicious cir-
accident blocking on Birch Bay-Lyn-
August 13, 11:12 a.m.: Traffic hazard
cumstances cold call on Dearborn
den Road.
on Lora Lane and Frances Lane.
Avenue.
August 8, 8:52 p.m.: Vandalism cold
August 13, 12:13 p.m.: Theft on Birch
August 4, 11:36 a.m.: Civil problem
call on Sunset Drive.
Bay Square Street.
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 9, 2:02 a.m.: Juvenile prob-
August
August 4, 12:14 p.m.: Littering cold
lem on Sandcastle Drive.
tenant dispute on Frances Lane.
call on Arnie Road.
August 9, 3:10 a.m.: Domestic verbal
August 13, 3:43 p.m.: Neighborhood
August 4, 3:14 p.m.: Traffic stop on
on Forsberg Road.
dispute cold call on Holeman Ave-
Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Blaine
August 9, 8:02 a.m.: Party on Fors-
nue.
Road. Blaine man, 21, arrested and
berg Road.
August 13, 4:23 p.m.: Motor vehicle
cited for driving with license suspend-
August 9, 8:20 a.m.: Theft cold call
accident blocking on Blaine Road
ed second degree.
on H Street Road.
and Drayton Harbor Road. Blaine
August 4, 4:35 p.m.: Littering cold
August 9, 1:33 p.m.: Burglary cold
woman, 71, arrested and cited for
call on Arnie Road.
call on Blaine Road.
driving under the influence.
August 4, 4:39 p.m.: Suspicious per-
August 9, 5:51 p.m.: Serve warrant
August 13, 6:22 p.m.: Domestic or-
son on Blaine Road.
on Second Street.
der violation on Pacific Highway.
August 4, 7:43 p.m.: Drugs on Harbor
August
Drive.
lord-tenant dispute on Harborview
hicle on School Drive.
August 4, 8:22 p.m.: Suspicious per-
Road.
August 13, 9:43 p.m.: Assault simple
son on Harborview Road and Birch
August 10, 12:23 p.m.: Suspicious ve-
cold call on Alderson Road.
Bay-Lynden Road.
hicle cold call on Hall Road.
August 14, 2:12 a.m.: Vehicle theft
August 4, 9:01 p.m.: Civil problem
August 10, 1:44 p.m.: Theft on Blaine
cold call on Abalone Way.
cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
Road.
August 14, 10:35 a.m.: Suspicious ve-
August 4, 9:40 p.m.: Trouble with
August 10, 2:20 p.m.: Vehicle aban-
hicle cold call on Loft Lane.
customer on Birch Bay Drive.
doned on Birch Bay Drive.
August 14, 3:41 p.m.: Theft cold call
August 5, 8:55 a.m.: Vehicle prowl
August 10, 5:26 p.m.: Vandalism
on West 34th Crest.
cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
cold call on Leeside Drive.
August 14, 4:05 p.m.: Theft on Birch
August 5, 10:25 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Square Street. August 5, 10:59 a.m.: 911 hang-up on Bay Road. August 5, 12:56 p.m.: Hot rod on Seashell Way. August 5, 11:01 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 6, 8:54 a.m.: Death investigation on Holeman Avenue. August
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2:09
p.m.: Suspicious
circumstances cold call on Birch
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