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Winter coat drive starts on September 1, page 5
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Summer Fun in the Park draws hundreds to Marine Park
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s Live music, food vendors and an evening movie drew hundreds to Marine Park for the Summer Fun in the Park event on August 26. The event was organized by Windermere Real Estate duo Jen Freeman and Leah Crews and took place just days before the Blaine school district started classes on Wednesday, August 30. See more photos from the event on page 12. Photo by Molly Ernst
Crews race to finish Blaine High School construction By Oliver Lazenby On Tuesday, August 29 at the new portion of Blaine High School, construction crews and district staff hustled to get the building ready for the first day of school the following day. “We’re going to have a busy day,” project manager Jim Kenoyer said at a school board meeting on Monday, August 28. “[The district’s contractor] will have a
cleaning crew there first thing in the morning and they’re in for a long day.” By mid-day Tuesday, the four teachers in the new space were moved in to classrooms but waiting for a truckload of desks to arrive, district staff cleaned the dusty interior and contractors finished painting while concrete poured in the morning dried. The district also still needed the city of Blaine to issue a certificate of occupancy. By the end of the day, nothing was on
Blaine City Council authorizes mid-year budget adjustments Last month, Blaine entered into its third financial quarter for the year, and according to Blaine finance director Jeffrey Lazenby, the city’s budget is largely on target with expectations. Since passing the budget in December 2016, the city’s general fund contained 50.82 percent of the original budget estimate. Revenue was up by 5 percent in the second quarter in comparison to 2015 and expenditures were up 16 percent compared to 2015 and up 2 percent compared to 2016, according to a city staff report.
In conjunction with the mid-year budget report, Blaine City Council voted to approve a budget amendment, which will allocate an additional $661,000 for needs and services not originally approved in the annual budget. The funding will be pulled from six separate sources – uncommitted general funds, grants, equipment reserves, private contributions, one-time R.E.D. funds and capital funds. A total of 10 items were included on the approved list, most notably $350,000 for Sweet Road waterline improvements. The
budget amendment also allocates $100,000 for demolition costs of condemned buildings (costs will be recouped through property liens); a combined $70,000 for Lincoln Park trail improvements and the Cain Creek Park acquisition; $70,000 for Cain Creek stormwater improvements (75 percent of costs are covered by a Department of Ecology grant); $30,000 for street improvements west of Peace Portal Drive ($15,000 is covered through a Port of Bellingham grant); $20,000 (See Budget, page 15)
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school district facilities supervisor Alan Pomeroy’s checklist that couldn’t be done with students in the building. The start of the school year marks the end of phase one of the three-phase high school addition and modernization project, a roughly $38 million project funded by a bond that voters passed in 2015. (See School, page 3)
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Folks at the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce are packing this year’s Discover Birch Bay Days agenda chock-full of activities for all ages. Now in its 38th year, Birch Bay’s crab-themed event will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3, at 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Here’s a quick look at what’s on deck for the weekend: Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, more than 70 food and craft vendors will open shop and a handful of chainsaw-wielding woodcarvers will begin preparing for Sunday’s Extreme Chainsaw Sculpture auction. At 11:30 a.m., runners and walkers in the Discover Day Dash will take to the streets to race. At noon, the much-awaited Discover Birch Bay Days parade will begin. This year, the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce booked Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo as the parade’s grand marshal. Golf carts, floats, custom cars, walkers and even pets can participate, and event organizers are encouraging parade participants to deck their floats in beach, favorite sports team, “your community” or crab-themed décor. The top three floats will receive ribbons and the Birch Bay Chamber’s new “traveling” trophy will be awarded to the community that brings in the most golf carts. Participants in the parade are asked to complete an online registration form at bit.ly/2wchGhP before Saturday, September 2. The Birch Bay Chamber also requires participants to arrive at 11 a.m.
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The first phase includes classroom space, a cafeteria, theater, space for construction skills classes and other technical education programs, kitchen, band and choir space, a greenhouse and tennis courts. “It’s a really beautiful space,” said high school principal Scott Ellis at the school board meeting. “I really like the fact that in two years we’re going to have one door in the front and one in the
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back, as opposed to 45 doors, and our kids are going to be completely safe.” Making the campus more contained is one goal for the project. The next phase includes a two-story classroom building that will connect phase one to the school’s science building. Work on that phase started earlier this summer and will continue through the school year. It’s expected to finish in August 2018. Phase three includes renovating the library and office areas. That should start in June 2018.
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Border crossing numbers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), July 2017. At the Peace Arch crossing, CBP reported: 232,323 passenger vehicles, 504,824 total passengers, 92,725 NEXUS vehicles and 158,875 NEXUS passengers. At the Pacific Highway crossing, CBP reported: 152,991 passenger vehicles, 422,787 total passengers, 32,217 trucks, 1,691 buses, 51,135 NEXUS vehicles and 86,731 NEXUS passengers.
Corrections Two errors were printed in last week’s edition of The Northern Light: The story titled, “Marine Park event slated to celebrate the dog days of summer,” incorrectly identified Summer Fun in the Park event coorganizer Leah Crews. The story titled, “Donor pens a $10,000 check to Friends of the Blaine Library,” misstated the number of individuals involved with the Friends of the Blaine Library group. It’s made up of about 40 members.
s New Blaine school district staff pictured, l. to r.: Brenda Post, district-wide school nurse; Kiley Miller Bateman, elementary school special education teacher; Kathleen Mangan, high school special education teacher; Chelsea Surowiecki, middle/high school special education teacher; Dane Ulrich, middle school math/science teacher; Jessica Bugbee, high school special education teacher; Mychel Cortese, district wide school psychologist; Pamela Pryor, middle/high school music teacher.
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Letters The Editor: We were on vacation last week collecting squished pennies from around the state. We made a special trip up to Blaine on August 11 because of a glowing report about Bill Becht and the Horseshoe Coins and Antiques shop on pennycollector.com. We were not disappointed! We found Mr. Becht to be informative and helpful. Unfortunately, we did not have time to stay and explore his fascinating shop with all its treasures. We will make sure that we make time to go back to Blaine to visit his shop and explore the town. Your town has a real gem in his place! Nola Harrison Everett The Editor: Since our small border town is heavily dominated by government entities (city, county, school, federal government, port, etc.) The Northern Light is doing a great job reporting on what is happening at these various public agencies. But something important is missing, especially if Blaine wants to have a vibrant downtown again. Where is the business news? Occasionally we learn of a new doctor or dentist coming to town, or a hardware store closing. But what is new with the current businesses and industries? What do they need to stay in business and prosper? Are they planning to expand and hire more workers? These businesses and industries
contribute significant amounts of taxes to our local economy yet rarely if ever get credit. So, while we learn every week on how public agencies spend the tax dollars, should not the newspaper give equal time to the tax producers? Elisabeth Angell Blaine The Editor: Wow! We are so pleased that the community came out in droves and supported our Summer Fun in the Park event on August 26! Pat Freeman, Cory Crews, Smuggler’s Inn, Atwood Ales and Glenn Tuski all graciously donated their time and/or resources and we are very appreciative! It was truly a collaborative effort and we wish we could recognize all the people/ groups who helped out. Please know that we couldn’t have done it without all of you. We are already looking forward to August 2018 – hope to see you there! Jen Freeman and Leah Crews Windermere Real Estate The Editor: The mayor of Bellingham and all council members recently decided to find another way to be offended and removed the long-standing plaque commemorating Confederate General George E. Pickett from the former Pickett Bridge over What-
com Falls, as well as signs directing visitors to the Pickett home., all in the name of erasing or twisting history to fit their leftist agenda. Seems that after 100 years of being esteemed as one of our local founders, the mayor and council suddenly realized that General Pickett had committed the unpardonable offense of fighting for Virginia during the Civil War. While all honorable people abhor the institution of slavery during the formative years of our nation, it is a historical fact. Attempts to erase historical events and personages from the collective conscience by tearing down monuments is undertaking a fool’s errand that is reminiscent of the purges undertaken in the Soviet Union and China by emerging Communist (read socialist) governments. Who was it that said one who ignores history is bound to repeat it again? All from the same city government that can’t find a way to prominently honor its namesake, Sir William Bellingham, for some dubious politically correct reason, while celebrating its bronze sculpture of the scoundrel “Dirty” Dan Harris in Fairhaven. Patrick J. Guimond Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
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Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.
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Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.
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As the turn of the season draws near, volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and Interfaith Coalition are calling on the public to help collect warm clothing for people in need. The annual winter coat drive begins Friday, September 1 and ends on Saturday, September 30. n! oo Volunteers are accepting new or S g in gently used coats, gloves and m o C hats for men, women and children. Extra-large sizes are in the highest demand. Donations can be dropped off at the Blaine Library, Blaine Senior Center, Pacific Building Wine • Beer • Food • Outdoor Seating Center, Windermere Realty at 277 G Street, Downtown Blaine Birch Bay Square, North WhatTheVaultWine.com TheVaultWine com Fire and Rescue, Semiahmoo Resort, Birch Bay Village community center, the BlaineBirch Bay Parks and Recreation District 2 office and most local churches. • U.S. green cards / naturalization • U.S. green cards / naturalization Coat distribution will take • Work / investor visas • Work / investor visas place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Denied entry waivers • Denied entry waivers Tuesday, October 10 and • Fri-
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Briefly City enters into lease agreement with the Blaine school district During a regular meeting on August 28, Blaine City Council voted unanimously to enter into a lease agreement with the Blaine school district to improve and provide access to the Blaine Senior Center parking lot, which runs parallel to H Street. According to Blaine city manager David Wilbrecht, the land is owned by the Blaine school district and the lot is owned and maintained by the city. In early negotiations, the school district expressed support for allowing an in-kind transaction to suffice as payment for the lease. According to a city staff report, “The in-kind payment would consist of allowing the district use of the pavilion during the lunch hour, Monday through Friday, during the school year.”
and around Ludwick Avenue for extended periods of time. A resolution brought the council on August 28 requested that a public hearing be set for September 25, but the city council opted to table the discussion so they could conduct more research.
sale price would come it at $2.75 per square foot, or $329,423.82. “This is the kind of contract that has the ability to bring a high quality owner to the property,” said Blaine city manager David Wilbrecht.
City to pen agreement with the General Services Administration for real estate purchase Blaine City Council voted to approve a purchase option agreement for 2.75 acres, located south of Mercer Logistics on Boblett Street on the southern portion of the Gateway property, the former site of the Blaine Municipal Airport. The purchase option proposal is designed to secure the site and provide more time for the buyer to work with the General Services Administration (GSA), which intends to construct a facility at the site. An appraisal from real estate broker Mike Kent indicates the
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One simple step can improve the health and vigor of your lawn
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Do just one thing this fall and you can improve the health and vigor of your lawn. Fall fertilization helps lawns recover from the stresses of summer and provides needed nutrients to grow deeper roots and a denser stand of grass – that means fewer weeds and a healthier lawn that’s more resistant to drought, insects and diseases. Fertilize around Labor Day as the temperatures begin to cool and lawns start to spread outward instead of grow upward.
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Continue to leave clippings on the lawn because they return nutrients, moisture and organic matter to the soil; consider it free fertilizer applied every time you mow. One fall application will give low-maintenance lawns the nutrient boost they need. Increase the quality and improve the lawn’s ability to withstand and recover from wear and tear with a second application of fertilizer in late fall, between Halloween and Thanksgiving, before the ground freezes. Those growing warm-season grasses should make the last application in early October, at least one month prior to the first frost. Most soils have high-to-excessive levels of phosphorous and potassium, so there’s no need to purchase winterizing fertilizer. Have a soil test first if you suspect your lawn is deficient in these nutrients. You’ll save money and harm to the environment by using the right product. Consider using a slow release, organic nitrogen fertilizer that helps improve the soil, while providing needed nutrients. As the microorganisms work on releasing nutrients from their pellets, they also make some of the phosphorous, which promotes
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at the parade’s entrance, located at Morgan Drive and Alderson Road. After the parade, the Haandei I Jin Tlingit traditional dance group, in full regalia, will perform as part of the “Communities Pulling Together” event at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. As part of the event, Semiahmoo, Lummi and G’ana’k’w canoe families paddle along nearby shores and participate in traditional dances, potlatches and campfires in Blaine and Birch Bay. From 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, guests at Discover Birch Bay Days will have the chance to view or take part in the Birch Bay Crab Derby, where live crabs compete in a variety of contests, including for largest harvest, biggest catch and top derby crab. Per the rules of the game, crabs must be alive, healthy and of legal size to participate. Up to five crabs per person can enter into the contest and participants are required to have a valid crab license and completed crab card. Awards are distributed
at 6 p.m. that evening. The Walrus and Fossil Rock will dazzle audiences with a string of tunes from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. During that time, guests can sip on boozy beverages at the beer garden, which is open from noon to 7 p.m. Between bands, the Birch Bay Chamber will host a limbo contest. On Sunday, vendors open up at 10 a.m. and the Kids Olympic Games kick off at 11 a.m. This year, participants will be tasked with completing a pool noodle javelin throw, a basketball toss, beach ball bowling, a swim ring toss, an obstacle course and tug of war. Children age 13 and below must be accompanied by an adult. Medals will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. From noon to 2 p.m., musician Billy Shears will set the stage for a performance. At 2:30 p.m., chainsaw carvers will unveil their creations during the Extreme Chainsaw Sculpture auction. The beer garden will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. To learn more, visit birchbaychamber.com.
Walk ‘n Wag in the Park, August 25
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Summer Fun in the Park draws a crowd to Blaine’s waterfront Hundreds attended Blaine’s Summer Fun in the Park event at Marine Park on August 26. Jen Freeman and Leah Crews organized the event, which offered guests live music, food
vendors, beer and wine garden and a showing of “The Lego Batman Movie.” All proceeds from the beer and wine garden went to the Blaine Chamber of Commerce.
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Blaine “Roadeo” leaves audiences in awe Big trucks and equipment were the star of the Blaine Roadeo on August 25. The event was hosted by the Blaine Public Works Department, which operates and maintains all city utilities, including water, wastewater, stormwater, electrical services and the re-
pair and maintenance of streets and public facilities. The event featured live demonstrations led by public works employees and a number of interactive displays and activities. To learn more, visit cityofblaine.com/90/Public-Works
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Blaine football looks to live up to last year By Oliver Lazenby After last year’s playoff run from a team that sent six seniors into college football, Blaine High School’s 2017 football team has something to prove. Though head coach Jay Dodd is working to fill some holes, he said that with its talented quarterback hungry for varsity play, speedy wide receivers and defensive backs, and solid offense and defense lines, this is one of the better teams he’s seen in his 11 years as head coach. “I think everybody will kind of doubt this team because we lost so many guys, but what I see in practice everyday is very positive,” Dodd said. “We’re excited about our whole team.” Last year’s Borderites finished with a 6-3 record, and lost its first playoff game to Liberty High School, which went on to the state championships. They were exceptionally well rounded, with a running back, quarterback, wide receiver and placekicker who all finished at or near the top of the 2A Northwest conference statistically. Though this year’s team may not have as much depth, it has more than 20 seniors and some strong returning players with varsity experience. Team captains are Porter Schmidt, an all-conference player last year; Cruz Rodriguez, a returning two-way starter; River Markusen, a defensive linemen and returning varsity player; and new quarterback Cam Ellis. Ellis didn’t see much varsity action last year, but he knows the Borderites offense as well as anyone, Dodd said. Ellis, a former elementary school ball boy for the Borderites, has played quarterback his whole life. “He’s just been waiting for his senior year and to be honest with you, on some teams he probably would have started as a junior. He was just stuck behind a really talented quarterback in Jalen Kortlever,” Dodd said. “He was a part of every play call last year and he knows the offense probably better than I do.” Dodd also praised the team’s speed, saying it has the fastest group of wide receivers and defensive backs he’s seen. One of the biggest holes to fill is the one left by Kyle Sentkowski, the Borderites punter and kicker for the last three years. Sentkowski scored more than 50 points for the Borderites in 2016 and routinely impressed opponents with long kickoffs.
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July 5, 1944 – August 26, 2017 Sandra was born in Mt. Vernon, WA. She passed away at home due to complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Sandy was 73 years old. Her father, Richard McMains and mother Signe McMains preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Robert Charles. Sandy earned her Master’s degree in Consumer Economics/Retail from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Education/Textiles from Stephens College, also in Columbia, MO. She graduated from high school in Stanwood, WA in 1962. She also held a Lifetime Secondary Education Teaching Certificate and earned the designation of Chartered Life Underwriter. She worked in the personal lines insurance industry and later owned two children’s clothing stores and a women’s apparel store in Lake Arrowhead, CA, where she resided for nearly 25 years. She and her husband Bob were lifelong friends for 56 years and met through membership in 4-H clubs, where Sandy engaged in sewing. She was a spectacular seamstress as well as a wonderful gourmet chef. She loved needlepoint. Sandy also worked as a regional manager specializing in personal computer and printing technology. She became quite active in the merchandizing industry, handing multiple product lines in Southern California and Arizona. Sandy and Bob relocated from Blaine, WA to Quail Creek in Green Valley, AZ in 2014. She loved to travel and visited 49 different countries. She was active in genealogy, researching her family and traveling to Sweden to visit distant relatives. Sandy loved her many friends and they loved her. She enjoyed swimming and boating, as well as the arts, including theatre, music and countless museums worldwide. Sandy was an energetic, loving, kind, intelligent, beautiful and caring person. Sandy’s funeral will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood, WA on September 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception/luncheon at the church. Graveside service will follow at Andersen Cemetery.
More than 180,000 US citizens reside in Vancouver… they should think about living in Point Roberts New data suggests that Metro Vancouver has the world’s largest population of American citizens living outside of the United States, according to a report recently released by the US government. The report by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) estimates that Canada’s third largest urban region, Metro Vancouver, is home to 183,155 eligible US voters, more than any other international city outside of the United States. All home owning US citizens living in Metro Vancouver could get more for their housing dollar in Point Roberts. In addition they could enjoy mortgage deductibility and other US tax advantages while enjoying the unique seaside village atmosphere of this Washington community. For many Americans working in Metro Vancouver, the opportunity to live in Point Roberts is a housing solution often overlooked by their Vancouver real estate agents, corporate HR managers, recruiting firms, player agents, accountants and immigration attorneys. For example, 1613 Edwards Drive (bit.ly/1613Edwards) is a 3983 s.f. architect-designed modern house sited on a 60-foot-wide south-facing, low-bank beach lot. The house is fully winterized. The three-bedroom (or two-bedrooms plus a separate office) complex has three bathrooms
and can easily accommodate a couple with or without children, or two adult couples and grandchildren (in the bunk room). The house has a 60’ heated lap pool in a fully enclosed private courtyard and a no maintenance front yard that is right on the beach. There is a two-car garage. The sun-filled courtyard of the house is virtually invisible from the street, and affords a private alternative on a busy beach day. (bit. ly/1613Edwards) 1613 Edwards Drive is an ideal property for a US or dual citizen with or without children who works regularly in the Vancouver area and wants a full time US base for tax and lifestyle purposes. This home could also be considered a place to retire out of the madness, in a contemporary setting. Point Roberts residents currently include many involved in the technology industry, the gaming industry, the BC film industry, the aviation business and Vancouver based sports teams. These new residents are driving an exciting, vibrant future for Point Roberts. Explore life in Point Roberts, share this with your friends and contact: Tom Street, Managing Broker, Island Group Sotheby’s Intl. Realty at 360/224-2755, or tom@tomwstreet.com www.tomwstreet.com
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Police Reports August 24, 2:30 p.m.: A resident reported a male known to her was possibly stalking her. Officer took a statement from the victim and contacted the suspect teenage male, as there was reasonable suspicion of stalking. The male denied knowledge of the incident(s) but officer warned him of the severity of implications towards him. The teenager agreed to stay away from the victim even though he was adamant it was not him. August 24, 9:46 p.m.: A person reported a lady was banging on her door and windows to her apartment. Officers arrived and met with the woman and her daughter standing outside the apartment. The woman stated she had been living in the apartment for the past three months, but when she came back from a three-day visit to Seattle she found her belongings were packed into her vehicle and her vehicle parked on the street. Officer spoke with the person who was the tenant of the apartment. She stated the person and her daughter had not been living with her, and her landlord told her to remove her stuff off the property. Officer advised the person trying to get into the apartment she would have to take the tenant to civil court, but for safety reasons she would need to find another place to stay, due to both parties being very mad
with each other, and there were young children present. August 25, 4:34 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to a two-car collision in the intersection of Bell Road and Washington Avenue. A person was making a left turn and failed to yield the right of way to an oncoming vehicle. Both vehicles appeared to be a total loss. Fortunately, no one sustained any major injury, but both drivers had complaints of some head pain. Officer assisted in exchange of information for insurance purposes, documented and completed a state collision report, and had both vehicles impounded from the roadway. August 26, 10:15 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a physical domestic dispute. A married couple had been arguing, and the argument devolved into a physical confrontation. The wife suffered several injuries. The husband was booked into the Whatcom County Jail. August 27, 1:16 p.m.: U.S. Border Patrol officers contacted a 2-year-old child standing alone on the sidewalk at 4th and B Street. The child’s stepfather was located and informed police the toddler had just learned how to unlock the deadbolt on the house and had apparently utilized this skill while the man was in the restroom. The stepfather advised he would purchase
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ACROSS 1. Big ape 6. Be hopping mad 10. Blocks 14. Kitchen counter? 15. Baptism, for one 16. Cut, maybe 17. Poets’ feet 18. Misfortunes 19. Icelandic epic 20. Phews (2 wds.) 22. ___ du jour 23. ___ song 24. Haunt 26. Homebuilder’s strip 30. Engine speed, for short 31. ___ v. Wade 32. Small buffalo 33. Type of palm tree 35. Chip dip 39. Loop for riders feet 41. A fortified place 43. Spanish language symbol 44. “___ on Down
the Road” 46. Give off, as light 47. Show ___ 49. “___ any drop to drink”: Coleridge 50. Welfare, with “the” 51. Plunder 54. H.S. class 56. “Not on ___!” (“No way!”) 57. Rubber organizer 63. Actor’s goal 64. Arch type 65. Pond buildup 66. “___ quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto) 67. Brio 68. Lush 69. Caught in the act 70. Gossip 71. Lieu
3. BBs, e.g. 4. Beaks 5. “Good ___!” 6. Common wood pipe 7. Wick holder 8. “___ be a cold day in hell ...” 9. Someone who grants a lease 10. Firmly established 11. Befuddle 12. King with a golden touch 13. Sports figures 21. Bony part resembling a horn 25. Big cheese 26. Bringing up the rear 27. The “A” of ABM 28. Drudgery 29. Stubborn (2 wds.) 34. Capable of absorbing 36. Airport pickup 37. Earth 38. A chip, maybe 40. Curb, with “in” 42. Cliffside dwelling 45. Aardvark nickname 48. Focused in on one thing 51. Plunders 52. Belittle 53. As such 55. Ground cover 58. ___ fruit 59. Smudge 60. Chill 61. Astronaut’s insignia 62. Act
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a child lock for the deadbolt. August 28, 12:59 p.m.: Officers responded to the Peace Arch point of entry to assist in a narcotics investigation. Officers impounded several items to be tested in a laboratory, including suspected cocaine the suspect indicated might be laced with fentanyl. Charges will be assigned based on the results of the lab report. August 29, 12:40 p.m.: During a medical call where aid crews were examining a patient, the manager of the complex entered the residence and took the patient’s dog, claiming to have some right to it. The patient’s caregiver followed the manager, reached over her and took the dog back, also claiming to have some right to the animal. The patient, and owner of the dog, said he wanted his caregiver to have the dog most of the time, but in case he wasn’t available the manager could take it. These situations would only apply if the patient went to the hospital. All parties were warned about civil issues about animals. August 29, 5:10 p.m.: A driver was contacted in the 600 block of H Street and booked on a warrant. Additional charges will sent to the jail to be served on the woman for driving on a suspended license. This report is provided by the Blaine police department.
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Lost at Last Performs: Thursday, August 31, 6–8 p.m., Pastime Bar & Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. Country and rock music. Info: 360/3063194. 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. Great Fall Family Fun: Weekends in September and October, BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Bellingham. Apple bin train rides, corn cannons, face painting, distillery tours. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Discover Birch Bay Days: Saturday and Sunday, September 2–3, Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Saturday – extreme chainsaw sculpture show, Discover Day Dash, parade at noon, Whatcom Art Guild art show. Sunday features kids beach Olympics, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., chainsaw sculpt auction at 2:30 p.m. Both days: community crab derby, live music and beer garden, arts and crafts vendors. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Lummi Island Artists Studio Tour: Saturday and Sunday, September 2–3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Lummi Island. More than 35 artists and craftspeople offering their work at 19 locations around the island. Self-guided tour. Info: 360/758-7121. Hunters of the Sky: Saturday, September 2, 6 p.m., Birch Bay State Park, Wildlife Theater. This program provides viewers with the rare opportunity to see a variety of birds up close while learning about their habitats, their roles in the environment, and much more. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, September 6, noon. Pastime Bar & Eatery. 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 provided at no charge; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome. Menus: blainecap.org. Fibers and Beyond Exhibit: Thursday, September 7, 6–8 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. Opening reception September 7. Exhibit through December 2. Featured work will include pieces from noted Salish weaver Susan Pavel, award-wining tapestry artist Katia Paroczi, and students of the Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts. Info: jansenartcenter.org. Semiahmoo Women’s Club: Thursday, September 14, 11:15 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Speaker Peter Osvaldik from Dynasty Cellars. Showcase artist: Richard Bulman. $25 buffet lunch. Free prizes. RSVP by 5 p.m. September 11 to B.J. Windrum, 817-600-4192. Women from all communities welcome. Info: semiahmoowomensclub.org. Run with the Chums: Saturday, September 16, 10 a.m., BP highlands. Run or walk on a scenic loop. Registration is free. First 300 participants receive a T-shirt. Kids 1k Smolt Sprint will start at 10 a.m.; all racers receive a ribbon. The 5k starts at 10:30 a.m. Festivities include 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. Families, friends and local companies form teams to run, bike and paddle through Bellingham’s parks, trails and waterways. Info: recreationnorthwest.org. Bellingham SeaFeast: Friday–Saturday, September 22–23, Downtown Bellingham, Zuanich Point Park and Squalicum Harbor. Fisher poets, SeaFeed, grilling competition, kids activities and more. Info: bellinghamseafeast.com. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, October 4, noon. Location TBD. Speaker: Heidi Holmes, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2.
Sa 2 2:04 am 7.5 9:31 am 0.7
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Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Info: bbbparkandrec.com.
5:03 pm 8.3 10:18 pm 5.8
Su 3 3:02 am 7.6 10:13 am 0.5
5:35 pm 8.6 11:00 pm 5.4
Mo 4 3:56 am 7.7 10:55 am 0.3
6:03 pm 8.8 11:38 pm 4.8
Tu 5 4:46 am 7.9 11:33 am 0.3
6:29 pm 9.0
We 6 12:14 am 4.2 5:34 am 8.0
12:11 pm 0.6 6:57 pm 9.1
Th 7 12:50 am 3.6 6:24 am 8.1
12:49 pm 1.0 7:23 pm 9.1
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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. Alzheimer/Dementia/Memory Loss Caregiver and Care Partners Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, 1:30–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Info: 671-3316. 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: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Info: borderlinewoodworks@gmail.com. Al-Anon Meetings: Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m., Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison, Blaine. Use side entrance. Info: 332-6062. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: First and third Thursdays, 8 a.m., Palmer Room of the Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Breakfast ($15) and a speaker.
Precipitation: During the period of August 22 to August 28, no precipitation was recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 19.3 inches.
Toddler Time: Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Free.
Temperature: High for the past week was 84.7°F on August 28 with a low of 50.9°F on August 26. Average high was 81.0°F and average low was 54.9°F.
Saturday Evenings at The Bridge: The Bridge at Birch Bay, 4815 Alderson Road. Community potluck, 5:30 p.m.; worship, 6:30–7:30 p.m.; acoustic café, 8–9:30 p.m. Free. Info: thebridgebirchbay.com.
Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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.
Semiahmoo Spit Litter Pick-up: First Saturday, 11 a.m., Semiahmoo Marina Store. Gloves and bags provided. Info: semiahmoomarina.com. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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