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Borderite football team loses to Meridian, page 6

September named “Senior Center Month,” page 8

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The Vault Wine Cross-border ceremony marks 16th anniversary of 9/11 Bar and Event Space prepares for grand opening

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s First responders, dignitaries and citizens from the United States and Canada took part in a ceremony at Peace Arch Park on the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. See more on page 10. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

Few days remain before Run with the Chums on September 16 As part of Whatcom Water Week, folks at the Whatcom County Public Works Department are inviting the public to kick off the watershed-education event with a fun run and walk through the forested plains of the BP Highlands. The fifth annual Run with the Chums 5K and kids 1K Smolt Sprint begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 16 at the highlands located at 4900 Brown Road in Blaine. The

free event is open for registration until the day of the race. The first 300 to sign up are eligible to receive a complimentary event T-shirt. Racers in the 1K can expect ribbons. “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,” read a statement from Whatcom

Deadline extended to apply for a spot on the city council Residents of Blaine’s second ward still have the chance to apply for a position on the city council. Early last month, long-time public servant Dennis Olason announced his resignation from the council. Since then, the city has been on the search for a qualified candidate to take his place. During a regular meeting on September 11, Blaine City Council voted to extend the application deadline to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, citing a low response rate.

Blaine’s voting districts are comprised of three wards, each represented by two councilmembers and a seventh at-large member; each position serves a term of four years. Qualified candidates for Olason’s position reside in Blaine’s second ward, which includes all areas within city limits that lie south of H Street, excluding areas west of Peace Portal and north of Boblett Street. Applicants must be registered to vote and be a resident of the city for at least one year. Once appointed, the councilmember

will be asked to fulfill the remainder of Olason’s term, expiring December 31, 2019. All councilmembers must attend regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Attendance is also required at study sessions and special meetings. To apply, pick up an application at the administrative services department, located at 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000 or online at cityofblaine.com. Contact 360/332-8311 with questions. Interviews will be conducted on Monday, September 25.

County Public Works Department. Whatcom Water Week, continuing through September 23, informs the public about local water resources. Multiple organizations will come together to offer exhibitions, activities and prizes to the public. To register, visit chumsofterrellcreek.org. For questions, contact Aneka Sweeney at 360/526-2381 extension 103 or by email at asweeney@whatcomcd.org.

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After months of work, the team at The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space is primed to celebrate their grand opening with the public in just a matter of days. All are welcome to sip beer or wine, sample food and meet the owners and staff at an open house from 5 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20 at the space located at 277 G Street. The Vault staff will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the official open of the wine bar at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 21. The Vault’s opening is another mark of change for the Blaine community. “Some folks are quick to forget that just a few years ago, we didn’t have Edaleen’s, the renovated Pastime Bar and Eatery or the Drayton Harbor Oyster Company,” said Blaine community development director Michael Jones. “Downtown’s changing in a really good way.” Longtime Blaine business owner Alan Finston purchased the building in an online auction in October 2016 with the hopes of expanding his existing business and opening an eatery and community venue. Operation hinged on the Blaine City Council, which was asked in early 2017 to consider a text amendment to the city’s zoning code to, in part, allow eating and drinking establishments and food trucks within the city’s Town Portal District, where The Vault is located. In February, the council approved the request and Finston, his wife Joni Finston and general manager Shanna Manning got to work. The Finstons own Whatcom Physical Therapy, which is located just across the street from The Vault at 250 G Street. About half of The Vault’s 5,300-square-foot space will be used to expand the facility to offer

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public fitness classes and an opportunity to rent for gatherings. The event space is slated to open on Monday, October 2. The remainder of space is reserved for the wine bar, which seats up to 49 people inside and another 50 on an outdoor patio, Manning said. Bringing in six years of experience in the culinary industry, chef Tyler Hills will craft cuisine to pair with locally made beers and over 100 staff-selected local and global wines. The Vault will offer wine enthusiasts the chance to sign up for a membership, which is divided into three tiers. The lowest-priced option, at $40 per month, provides members two bottles per month, four free glasses of wine per month, free release tasting and access to members-only events and discounts. The Vault will be open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 3 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, Manning said. In the future, they plan to host trivia on Thursday nights, bring in food trucks on Fridays and offer live music on Saturdays. Future plans also include hosting cooking classes, “cork and canvas” events and dinners. “We envision The Vault as a place to promote the community, enjoyment of finer things (art, food and wine) and a platform to promote activity in the community as a whole,” Joni said. To learn more about The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space, visit thevaultwine.com.

B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Do you have what it takes to become a Birch Bay Storm Watcher? Find out at a training event scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 28 at Birch Bay Bible Community Church. The Storm Watchers team is responsible for monitoring and reporting storm water conditions in order to resolve flooding, drainage or erosion issues in Birch Bay. The Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management Dis-

trict and Whatcom County Public Works sponsor the program which monitors storms from October to April. During the volunteer training event, guests will learn how to monitor local roadways, parking lots, ditches, creeks, storm outfalls and catch basins for flooding. They’ll also learn to identify water quality problems, such as poor drainage or infrastructures. Monitoring takes place before, during and immediately after a storm. Reporting can be done by mail or over the phone via

email or mobile app. Information collected by volunteers will be used to improve infrastructure and maintain clean and safe roadways. Year-round residents of Birch Bay who experience frequent problems with stormwater drainage are ideal candidates for the program, according to a statement from the Whatcom County Public Works Department. No prior experience is required. To RSVP for the training, which takes place at 4460 Bay Road in Blaine, visit bbwarm.

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s Microsoft president and chief legal officer Brad Smith, l., and director of executive communications Carol Ann Browne, r., visited Peace Arch Park to learn about its history from founder and president of the International Peace Arch Association, Christina Winkler, c. The interview was published in a video which, at press time, had reached 707,000 views. To view the video, visit facebook.com/Microsoft/ videos/840547292769776/.

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The Editor: Traffic enforcement in Blaine has been getting negative attention in the letters lately, but I wanted to share a positive experience: I was so excited to drop off my daughter for her first day of high school that I forgot myself and gunned it out of the parking lot. As a longtime Blaine resident, I know exactly where the officer sits in the school zone and I’m usually a considerate driver. Technically, I didn’t have enough time to exceed the speed limit, but I was cruising for a bruising. Fortunately, I received a brief warning flash of lights from the squad car. I returned it with a hearty wave. I’m grateful to the officer for the driving reminder and that I wasn’t ticketed. Thanks for keeping our schoolchildren and community safe! Erin Carampot Blaine

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The Editor: Vote yes to support the continuation of the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 levy initiative in November.

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Here’s why: We all know that parks enrich our quality of life and bring economic benefit to our communities. Where else can we take our families to enjoy fresh air, get some exercise, engage in recreational activities, current programs and community events offered by our park and recreation district so close to our homes, right in the middle of our own community? Small company owners say recreation, parks and open space are the highest priority in choosing a new location for their business. Think about this: You are being asked to vote yes for a six-year continuation of the park and recreation district levy at the same rate you are paying of 10 cents per $1,000 on the assessed valuation of your home per year. The simple math fact is that if your home is assessed for $200,000 you will pay $20 dollars per year – that’s $1.66 per month. It’s a bargain! Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 boundaries are the same as the Blaine school district. The money is spent locally within those boundaries. The park commissioners are not paid and the money is spent directly on upgrad-

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ing parks, playground facilities, trails, recreational programs and fun events for kids and families. The Marine Park Playground and the Blaine Community Center Pavilion are projects that received significant grant funds from the park and recreation district. The district maintains the Birch Bay Beach Park and operates the Bay Horizon Park Activity Center. Your tax dollars have been well-spent! The residents of our communities have greatly benefited as a result of the park and recreation district. What could be better than this for our community now and in the future? Vote yes for the continuation of Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District. It’s the best deal in town! For more information, visit bbbparkandrec.com. Doralee Booth Birch Bay (See Letters, page 13) 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.

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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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With Meridian two yards from scoring the winning touchdown, the Borderites knew exactly what to expect during the final seconds of Friday’s game. On a previous possession, Meridian’s Simon Burkett ran the ball in from one yard, and Blaine expected a repeat attempt from the Division-1-college-bound quarterback. After the snap, Blaine’s defensive line pressured Burkett, but as the clock ran out Burkett dove into the corner of the end zone to give Meridian (2–0) a 50–44 win. “We just wanted to defend against that,” Blaine head coach Jay Dodd said. “Our guy Josh Soto did a good job – he was right there. That was just a good player making a good play.” For Dodd, the silver lining in the September 8 loss – the second game of the season – was his team’s improvement over its first game, a 45–6 blowout against Nooksack Valley. Everything worked a little better: offense, defense and special teams, Dodd said. “I’m really proud of where we came in seven days,” Dodd said. After getting off to a 12–0 lead thanks to touchdowns by Jacob Westfall and Oscar Caridad, the two teams settled into a high-scoring back and forth, with Blaine always on top. One minute into the fourth quarter, Blaine led 44–30. Blaine’s new starting quarterback Cam Ellis matched (Continued on next page)

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By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s cross country program has solved a problem it’s struggled against for several years: needing more girls. Now with nine girls, Blaine has an official team – something it hasn’t had the last two years. Last season, just three girls ran cross country for the Borderites. Since the first five runners to finish score points, it takes at least five runners to have a scoring team. The program’s new head coach, Fryth Rasar, has assisted with coaching track at Blaine High School since 1991. In order to get her team of nine, Rasar begged sprinters and other track athletes to join, she said.

(Continued from previous page) Burkett’s performance. Ellis went 22 for 39, passing for a total of 387 yards and breaking a school record from 1996, according to whatcomcountyfootball.com. Those passes went to four different receivers: Chase Abshere, Dalton Mouw, Cruz Rodriguez and Alex Mercado, with Mouw receiving for a total of 173 yards and Abshere for 120. “The pass game is open to everybody,” Ellis said. “I know they all can make a play when they need to and I trust them when I put that ball up.” Mouw had a big game on both offense and defense. As a defensive back, he chased down Meridian’s Bryce Vandenhaak and pushed him out of bounds of the two-yard line after a 73-yard reception. Prior to Friday, Mouw had just a few catches in his football career. “He caught a lot of passes tonight and played with a lot of confidence,” Dodd said. Even with the team’s offense

While most of the girls are new to the sport, Rasar is hopeful they will pick it up quickly. Returning runner Jamie Good has made huge improvements since last year and recently beat her previous best in the two-mile by four minutes and 38 seconds. “She has improved incredibly,” Rasar said. “She has been working hard all summer. I’m excited to see what she can do.” The boys’ team also has a lot of new runners; 17 came out this year, eight more than last year. Blaine’s top 2016 runners, Liam Lyons and Masahide Shibuya, are both back on the team. Last year, Lyons and Shibuya made it to the qualifying meet for state, the Northwest district championships.

and defense coming together, Blaine still needs to learn how to prepare for games and how to win, Dodd said. The Borderites lost the game in the fourth quarter, when Burkett threw a touchdown pass to Tony Schleimer and then snuck two more touchdowns in himself, running for a total of 70 yards in the fourth quarter. Both teams scored seven touchdowns and favored twopoint conversion attempts to extra-point kicks, but Meridian followed-through on more of its conversions. Blaine is training new punters and kickers, and many of its special teams players are new to the sport, Dodd said. “I think we’ll keep improving special teams and hopefully that will be a strength come October,” he said. Blaine’s next game – and first conference game – is 7 p.m. on Friday, September 15, at Sedro-Woolley (1–1). The Borderites play at home on Friday, September 29 against Anacortes.

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Rasar, a distance runner herself, decided to try coaching cross country because coaching track is her “happy place” and she loves the age group, she said. As a coach, she focuses on encouragement and getting in a lot of miles while still making it fun. Blaine wasn’t able to place as a team at their first race, the Sehome Invitational on Saturday, September 9, but seven runners did manage to beat their times from last year. “We’re all just getting a feel for it,” Rasar said. “There are a lot of kids who have never done it before, so we’re all a little new at it.” Blaine doesn’t have any home races this year.

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Young at Heart B y L o r r i e C o n ya c It’s National Senior Center Month and we’re hosting a celebration. Join us as we make this a month of empowerment,

enlightenment, engagement and enrichment. On Saturday, September 16, we’re hosting a pancake breakfast and Classic Car Show, sponsored in part by Gear Heads.

Bring the grandkids and take a trip back in time to celebrate the hard work that goes into preserving classic automobiles. On Tuesday, September 19 we’ll host a barbeque with games, stories and lots of fun. Learn if you are at risk for falling, why we fall more as we age and what to do to help prevent falls during a workshop on Wednesday, September 27. Starting at 9:30 a.m., geriatric-certified specialist physical therapist Dr. Kayla Anderson will present the interactive fall-prevention workshop at the Blaine Senior Center. Staff at the Blaine Senior Center would also like to an-

nounce that we’re not hosting the Christmas Bazaar this year. For those of us that have been there from the beginning, it’s a bit melancholy to remember all the fun, stress, laughter, disasters and the many great vendors and customers that made our bazaar so special. We send a special thank you to the volunteers that have worked to make our past bazaars such a success. In addition to the Christmas Bazaar, we’re also canceling the Cookie Walk, so you’ll have to bake those special Christmas cookies in your own kitchen. We encourage you to gather the kids around, young and old,

and renew that old tradition of baking in a warm, bright kitchen while laughing and tasting cookie dough. We ask that all of our members consider serving on the Blaine Senior Center board of directors. If you’re not yet a member and are 50 years of age or older, we want to hear from you too. We’ll have three openings on the board; another board member and I are both relocating and another is retiring. Please contact our director Kathy Sitker with any questions. The Blaine Senior Center is located at 763 G Street. You can call us at 360/332-8040.

September named “Senior Center Month” in Blaine B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e In recognition of the Blaine Senior Center and its members, Blaine mayor Harry Robinson penned a proclamation that designates September 2017 as “Senior Center Month” in Blaine. “The Blaine Senior Center has acted as a catalyst for mobiliz-

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s Blaine mayor Harry Robinson presents a proclamation to Blaine Senior Center director Kathy Sitker. Photo by Ravyn Whitewolf riences, skill and knowledge and enabling their continued contributions to the community.”

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Joint ceremony marks the 16th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks P h o t o s a n d s t o ry b y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e First responders who served in New York on September 11, 2001 as well as dignitaries, officials and citizens from the United States and Canada joined for a ceremony at Peace Arch Park on Monday, the sixteenth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. “We join together in remembrance and pay tribute to the families who lost loved ones,” said Dianne Watts, a federal Member

of Parliament (MP) for South Surrey-White Rock, speaking to the crowd of about 200 people. A cross-border lineup of speakers, including American diplomat Katherine Dhanani, Blaine area port director Kenneth Williams and state senator Doug Ericksen followed Watt’s speech. New York Police Department (NYPD) sergeant Kevin Lynch, NYPD deputy inspector Brian McMahon, NYPD officer Efrain Morales Jr. and Fire Department of the City of New York firefighter

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Letters ... From page 4

The Editor: The family of Brad “Brose” Ambrose would like to thank all of the sponsors and donations who made the Third Annual Brose/Ryder Cup Memorial Tournament such a great success again. There are too many sponsors and donors to name. Two $500 scholarships are handed out each year to one male and one female senior high school student. We’re very fortunate to live in a phenomenal town like Blaine. Also, thank you to Tony Fiore and the Wheelhouse Bar and Grill bartenders for an excellent supper. Huge thank you for all the personal time and effort put in by Rick Freeman, Steve Miller, Randy Kirk, Rudy Ambrose and all those who made this huge event a great success. We hope to see you all next year. Susan Sanders and Ryder Ambrose Blaine The Editor: I have lived in Birch Bay for many years and I walk my dog down to the beach about three times a week. He swims and chases sticks and we head home. This has been our regular protocol for years. About two weeks ago, he started refusing his food, sleeping more and having diarrhea. We headed to the vet and did bloodwork and X-rays. He was determined to have a severe “ileus,” [a painful obstruction of the intestine] but narrowing down a reason as to why proved difficult. Meanwhile, he was sick and losing weight. He did not respond to oral meds and so he was hospitalized and given hydration and IV meds to

counteract the illness. Next, he had to have an ultrasound. Last, a barium test to see if we could identify what the intestinal issue was, as all other tests provided no clues. A final set of X-rays proved the ileus was finally starting to subside and he was ordered more rounds of meds. I am writing the paper because I don’t want this to happen to any other dog owners in Birch Bay. The vet, ultrasound doctor and I concluded that the beach, full of toxins and standing water, as well as dead and decaying material, was the location my dog contacted the infection. I learned an over-$2,000 lesson – he will no longer be my swimming beach buddy, we will now walk trails and more benign locations. I had never thought the beach posed a threat to my dog as we visited there for years, but I was very wrong. I had seen the warning signs regarding shellfish, however I didn’t think we were in any danger. I am so glad he is recovering and will get a second chance. Please be aware of the danger the beach can pose to your dog’s health. Ann Coleman Blaine The Editor: The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) is a valuable resource to our community, especially in these times of perceived escalating conflict and misunderstanding, whether in the workplace, at home, in the community and – indeed – in our country. The WDRC promotes constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict through mediation, training, facilitation and community education. Mary Dumas, president of Dumas & Associates, is one of WDRC’s course instructors, whose workshops

are designed for engagement on misunderstandings and conflict that arise, in some cases, simply because we’re all human and disagreements happen. Dumas’ workshops, including Understanding Conflict and Tools for Tough Conversations, provide the necessary practical tips on how to apply de-escalation and communication skills to respond to and resolve conflict in constructive and creative ways. I can attest as a workshop participant that these skills have impact and positive results. A series of six sessions are scheduled for October. Dispute Resolution Centers were authorized by the state legislature in the 1984 Court Improvement Act. Each DRC is a private, nonprofit organization or a service of local government. Most DRCs offer mediation as their primary conflict resolution service. In mediation, a trained, neutral person helps people discuss and resolve problems, or at least narrow and clarify issues. Typical cases handled by DRCs involve: landlords and tenants, consumers and merchants, neighbors, citizens, agencies, employees, employers, families, divorcing and divorced couples, youth and end-of-life choices. Our WDRC mediates small claims cases and public policy issues, which saves our civil court system valuable dollars and personnel hours each year. They provide free services or use a sliding fee scale based on income. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. The WDRC’s services help build stronger, healthier communities. I encourage you to contact the WDRC at 360/676-0122 or whatcomdrc. org for more information. Micki Jackson Bellingham

Celebration of Life George H. Rogers, Jr. August 12, 1948 - March 17, 2017 A short celebration will take place at the end of the pier in Blaine at 12:30 p.m. followed by an open house at the Harbor Master's office from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Please join us for coffee and cookies.

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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: August 21-25 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL August 21, 11:24 a.m.: Alarm audible

August 22, 10:25 p.m.: Welfare check

Morningside Drive.

on Sunrise Road.

on Holeman Avenue.

August 24, 5:01 p.m.: 911 hang-up

August 21, 11:49 a.m.: Vandalism on

August 22, 11:09 p.m.: Alarm audible

on Harborview Road.

Hall Road.

on Birch Bay Drive.

August 24, 8:15 p.m.: Traffic hazard

August 21, 2:25 p.m.: Suicidal subject

August 23, 7:45 a.m.: Mental on D

on Hall Road.

on Birch Bay Drive.

Street.

August 24, 8:55 p.m.: Traffic hazard

August 21, 4:50 p.m.: Serve warrant

August 23, 8:56 a.m.: Welfare check

on Kickerville and Birch Bay-Lynden

on Pacific Highway.

on Karber Road.

Road.

August 21, 4:53 p.m.: Vehicle recov-

August 23, 11:51 a.m.: Assist citizen

August 24, 11:57 p.m.: Extra patrol on

ery on Haynie Road.

on H Street.

Blaine Road.

August 21, 6:57 p.m.: Traffic hazard

August 23, 12:18 p.m.: Burglary cold

August 25, 6:44 a.m.: Burglary cold

on Seafair Drive.

call on Whitehorn Way.

call on Hayley Lane.

August 21, 11:49 p.m.: Runaway cold

August 23, 1:45 p.m.: Theft cold call

August 25, 9:29 a.m.: Serve warrant

call on Harbor Drive.

on Harborview Road.

on Second Street.

August 22, 12:23 a.m.: Domestic

August 23, 2:39 p.m.: Theft cold call

August 25, 6:40 p.m.: Custodial inter-

physical on Harborview Road.

on Birch Bay Drive.

ference cold call on Halibut Drive.

August 22, 3:08 a.m.: Traffic hazard

August 23, 7:09 p.m.: Suspicious cir-

August 25, 7:46 p.m.: Theft on Birch

on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

cumstances cold call on Hayley Lane.

Bay Drive.

August 22, 11:24 a.m.: Drugs cold

August

August 25, 8:51 p.m.: Suspicious cir-

call on Birch Bay Square Street.

cious circumstances cold call on

24,

4:51

p.m.:

Suspi-

August 22, 3:21 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Jackson Road. August 22, 3:32 p.m.: 911 hang-up on Bay Road.

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August 22, 3:54 p.m.: Theft cold call August 22, 4:08 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Cedar Lane. August 22, 4:25 p.m.: Property lost August 22, 6:35 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 22, 7:08 p.m.: Domestic physical on Blaine Road.

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