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Teens and parents Japanese national team takes on local wrestlers brainstorm options for teens By Oliver Lazenby
s Blaine’s Saul Magallon, r., wrestles a member of the Japanese Junior National Team in an exhibition match on January 11 in the Blaine school district’s Ken Waters Gym. Photo by Janell Kortlever
County council appoints Timothy Ballew to open position By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Council appointed Timothy Ballew II, former chairman of the Lummi Indian Business Council, to fill the vacant at-large council seat until the next election. Ballew was picked from a field of 29 candidates, which the county narrowed down to seven finalists on January 9. Finalists gave speeches at a January 16 council meeting; following which the
council voted 5–1 to appoint Ballew to the position. Council member Tyler Byrd voted no. Ballew’s term will last until next January. “I want to commit to each and everyone of you, but more importantly the members of Whatcom County, my pledge to do what I can to help the county council keep this county what it is, and that’s the greatest place to live and raise a family and work,” Ballew said in his speech to council. “We have a diverse economy and
Peace Portal trail project receives new round of state funding B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e A project to forge a new pedestrian path through Blaine is one step closer to completion. The state Transportation Improvement Board – which provides street construction and maintenance grants to more than 300 cities and counties in the state – notified the city in November that it would grant $293,425 toward the project, titled ‘Peace Portal Community Trail Phase 2,’ said
public works director Ravyn Whitewolf in an email. Once completed, the project “will create a viable and scenic pedestrian connection from the new pedestrian crossing at the Peace Arch US/Canadian border crossing through the city to the southern Blaine city limits,” according to the city’s grant application, submitted in August 2017. In a letter written to the board, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) assistant regional manager
Jay Drye wrote, “The proposed improvements will enhance local connectivity for non-motorized transportation in this area and support the regional priority of enhancing Coast Millennium Trail connections through Whatcom County.” He said, “WSDOT plans to invest in the replacement of the Dakota Creek Bridge, just south of the project on SR 548, which will tie into the non-motorized system. The
we have an environment that we have not just the responsibility to take care of for now, but to pass onto our families to make sure our families get to experience the things our grandparents did.” Ballew told the council he isn’t planning to run for the position in November; several council members had said they hoped to fill the position with someone who didn’t plan to run for it. Coun(See County, page 3)
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What would make Blaine and Birch Bay better places for teens? That question guided this month’s Teen Night, a meeting of the Blaine-Birch Bay Healthy Youth Coalition, which formed late last year to combat youth mental health and substance abuse problems. More than 100 people attended the meeting on January 15 at the Pizza Factory, including kids from Blaine, Birch Bay, Lynden and Ferndale, which the coalition saw as a sign that kids in Blaine and beyond are looking for healthy ways to socialize. The meeting also included parents and community members. During the meeting, teens brainstormed and filled five dry-erase boards with ideas in five separate areas: sports, outdoor activities, the arts, vocational skills and creating teen centers. Many of the resulting ideas could be easy to implement, said Jesse Creydt, co-founder of the coalition. Examples include a running club for teens who enjoy running but do it alone, or asking the city to turn on the lights at the skate park at night so that teens have somewhere safe to skate, Creydt said. “Some of these ideas are simple and people have expressed willingness to work on them,” he said. “There’s a lot of community energy and an interest in making some positive things happen.” The coalition is reviewing the ideas and will try to implement some of them in the “short term,” Creydt said. The leadership team plans to make a presentation at the Healthy Youth Coalition’s next Teen Night at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17 at the Pizza Factory. Creydt emphasized the importance of the meetings and getting input from children and teens. “They have been starved for a place to go and connect with others and talk about what’s important to them,” Creydt said. “A lot of folks are worried about their kids and want to get them off their devices and out of their rooms in healthy ways that aren’t just sports but healthy programs and activities.” (See photos on page 15.)
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and party because they would have to start campaigning soon for the November election. The council position opened after Donovan resigned last November to serve in the new District 2 council seat. Voters approved new council
districts in 2016. Blaine resident and city council member Alicia Rule was a finalist for the position. Other finalists included Natalie McClendon, Seth Fleetwood, Patricia Dunn, Cliff Langley and Carol Frazey.
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Organizers of Arts and Jazz, Blaine Fine Arts Association’s (BFAA) largest fundraiser of the year, will accept auction item donations up until Friday, February 2. Now entering its 21st year, Arts and Jazz will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 3 at the Blaine Middle School cafeteria. The event costs $5
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Blaine students participate in teen art contest S About a dozen Blaine students are participating in a teen art contest sponsored by the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), said teen services coordinator Tamar Clarke. The annual contest allows artists to submit work to WCLS for publication in a book titled, ‘Whatcomics.’ The Lynden Library will have the artwork on display through January. Left: artwork by Blaine High School grade 10 student, Megan Tran. “When I was younger, I used to go to the library very often and a few of these books were older Whatcomic books,” she said in an email. “I found myself getting inspired by the different drawings and wanted to contribute my own art, too!” Photo courtesy of Megan Tran
Letters The Editor: Thank you representatives Vincent Buys and Jim Walsh for the opportunity to explain the importance of the Hirst decision. The Washington State Department of Ecology is legally required to determine well drilling based on Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) maps. There are 62 specific areas in the state based on geological drainage. Whatcom County shares two of these designated areas. The Hirst ruling mandates that Whatcom County be responsible for its own water decisions based on economic and growth needs of businesses, environmental needs, population and agricultural usage. In 1975, Whatcom County’s population was around 93,000. Today it is around 220,000. Unfortunately, available water does not increase with population and use requirements which is one reason growth management plans are required. If the county doesn’t know who is using what quantity of water, how can it permit new wells in a shared aquifer? Housing projects are required to have regulated flow to each home, metered and accounted for. Farms and rural homes need to be accountable too because we share the limited resource! WRIA maps tell us where water is, Hirst requires us to decide how, when and where to use it. To legislatively “leverage” budget
considerations in an effort to find a “permanent Hirst solution” (deny the court decision) is not taking constituents’ best interest at heart! Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: During these dark winter months with poor visibility, particularly during the evenings, I have become increasingly aware of the danger that our local pedestrians are placing themselves in by not observing a few simple safety rules: 1. Where sidewalks are not available, always walk on the left side of the road facing on-coming traffic. 2. Wear lighter colored clothing and reflective vests and/or lights. 3. If walking in groups, walk single file. 4. If walking a pet, make sure that your animal also has reflective gear and/or lights. Our roads in Blaine tend to be narrow and many of them have no sidewalks. Pedestrians wearing dark clothing and walking on the wrong side of the road are very hard to pick up visually, either by automobile drivers or by cyclists. These requests are simple, inexpensive, and common-sense and may spell the difference between an evening walk and a tragic and preventable accident. Thanks very much! Bryan Johnson Blaine
The Editor: In November, Whatcom County’s jail proposition was defeated. Now what? Our jail is still in need of repairs and maintenance, it is still overcrowded (although there are reasonable alternatives to incarceration for certain non-felons which would alleviate this) and there is still a need for improved programs for those in need of mental health treatment. To better understand where we go from here, I listened to Joy Gilfilen, president of Restorative Community Coalition, as she outlined these concerns. Her advice? Become better educated. Get a copy of the Vera Institute of Justice report (bit.ly/2z6jhty). Contact Restorative Community Coalition (whatcomrec.org) and become familiar with their work. Recommend that the sheriff’s office move from the basement of the existing jail, opening up space in the current facility. Promote “no bail” alternatives, after educating yourself on the issue. We can move forward as educated, informed residents and make Whatcom County better for so many. Naomi Murphy Ferndale 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: Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.
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Blaine coffee roasters are brewing up more than just a cup of Joe B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The owners of Barnyard Coffee say its best to start the day with a smooth sip of freshly-roasted coffee, brewed at home. Transforming their Blaine home, husband-and-wife team Derek and Debbie Peris officially opened Barnyard Coffee, an artisan roastery and tasting room earlier this month. Joined by their four kids – Rebecca, 20, Lily, 14, Anna, 13, and David, 10 – the Peris family sells eight varieties of fresh-packed, hand-roasted coffee beans. Married 25 years, Derek and Debbie met on Mare Island, near California’s Napa Valley, where Derek was stationed while serving in the US Marine Corps. Derek wrapped up six years of military service in North Carolina before pursuing a career in sales in the San Francisco Bay area and Seattle. To avoid the fast pace of the big city, Derek and Debbie moved the family to Birch Bay in 2003 and Blaine in 2016. The couple’s fascination with coffee spurred from Derek’s career in sales, which connected him with all types of businesses along the West Coast. One day while on the job in San Francis-
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Sports By Oliver Lazenby
Anacortes beats Borderites with big fourth quarter The Blaine girls varsity basketball team wanted to bounce back from two tough losses the previous week at their game against Anacortes on January 15. Blaine trailed for most of the home game, but rallied in the third quarter and came within four points of Anacortes after Ashley Dickerson swished a three-pointer to make the score 36–32. It looked like Blaine could
come from behind to win, but Anacortes, outscored Blaine 10–2 in the fourth quarter. Dickerson scored a team high of 16 points for the Borderites and Josie Deming scored six. Gabby Ronngren led Anacortes with 19 points. After the loss, Blaine’s record is 4–10 (0–7 in conference games). The Borderites play next at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, January 19 at home against Sehome (7–7 overall).
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In other Borderite sports... Boys basketball Blaine boys varsity basketball lost to Meridian 70–39 in an away game on January 12. Adam Vega led the Borderites with 15 points. The Borderites lost 77–31 on January 16 at an away against Anacortes. Next, Blaine plays Sehome at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 19, at home.
Wrestling As a team, Blaine came out ahead against both Nooksack Valley (49–32) and Mount Baker (46–33) on January 12. Before that, Blaine wrestlers beat Sedro-Woolley (40–32) and Lakewood (46–16) on January 10. Blaine wrestles next at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24 against Lynden.
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Local filmmaker wins award for nature documentary By Oliver Lazenby Blaine filmmaker Rick Wood’s new film, “Deconstructing Eden,” won best documentary during the 2017 IndieBoom! film festival, a new international independent film festival. Wood’s film follows the lives of endangered sea otters, sea lions and several other marine species struggling with ecosystem changes. Wood filmed at Moss Landing and Elkhorn Slough, estuaries in Monterey Bay, California, for 28 days total between fall 2015 and spring 2016. He worked on the 23-minute film for almost two years. The festival ranks films based on views. After screening films, the organizers choose a narrow selection to put online from December 18 to January 5, and the number of views and minutes watched determines the winners. Wood said he felt that the story of sea otters needed to be shared. “Sea otters are really amazing animals. It’s hard to find a more dynamic creature that is so vital to the health of a whole ecosystem like otters are,” Wood said in an email. “If the southern sea otter were to go extinct it would spell disaster for plants and animals even beyond California.” “Deconstructing Eden” will have its Whatcom County premiere at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 at the
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day, April 14 at WCC’s campus. Learners age 11 to 14 will experiment with Raspberry Pi computers, information security vulnerabilities and safeguards and various energy sources. The deadline to register for “Guys and Guts” is Monday, March 5 and for “Girls Go Tech” is Tuesday, April 10. The fee to participate is $10 and covers one middle school student and a guardian as well as a lunch for two, one t-shirt, campus scavenger hunt, presentations and other career information. For more information, email lgardner@whatcom.edu or call 360/383-3234. To register, visit whatcom.edu/guysandguts and whatcom.edu/girlsgotech.
Ericksen rolls out bills to lower property taxes, fund Blaine interchange project State senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) introduced two bills on January 16 that aim to prevent a short-term increase in property taxes and to fund Blaine’s I-5/Exit 274 interchange project. Senate Bill 6439, Ericksen’s property tax measure, comes as a result of a school funding plan that was passed by state legislators last session. The plan phases out local school district levies for basic education and is expected to leave residents in many school districts in Washington with large property tax burdens this year. Per the school funding plan, taxes will be reduced by 81 cents in 2019. In 2018, however, the tax is slated to raise to $2.70, in comparison to the state’s prior property tax
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rate of $1.89 for each $1,000 of assessed value. Ericksen’s bill would allow residents to defer 81 cents of the tax to next year’s bill. Ericksen also introduced Senate Bill 6440, which allocates $12.1 million toward Blaine’s I-5/Exit 274 interchange project. Last session, funding for the project was vetoed from the state’s transportation budget by Governor Jay Inslee. “Inslee’s veto made no sense,” Ericksen said. “Money wasn’t the issue, and similar projects were allowed to remain in the budget while this one was singled out. This year’s legislation ensures Blaine’s project will remain front and center as the Legislature considers transportation projects in 2018.”
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The Results Are In! The Northern Light Difference A September 2017 circulation audit and readership survey performed by the Circulation Verification Council (CVC) provides proof that The Northern Light newspaper is your best bet to reach the Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo market.
Circulation
The Northern Light newspaper is mailed to all households in zip code 98230 every week!
Readership
Over 83% of household members regularly read The Northern Light. “No other media can say that. Not radio, not television or even daily newspapers,” stated CVC president, Tim Bingaman.
Intent to Purchase
Readers purchase products or services seen in ads in The Northern Light. In an age of online shopping this demonstrates the incredible purchasing power and influence of The Northern Light newspaper.
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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: December 8-29 December 8, 12:14 a.m.: Alarm au-
served on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
dible on H Street Road.
December 16, 2:46 a.m.: Warrant
December 8, 9:01 a.m.: Hit and run
served on Birch Bay Drive.
cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
December 16, 2:19 p.m.: Theft cold
December 8, 3:23 p.m.: Theft cold
call on Frances Lane.
call on Harborview Road.
December 16, 5:20 p.m.: 911 hang
December 8, 4:46 p.m.: Alarm audi-
up on Sweet Road and Natures Path.
ble on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
December 16, 6:18 p.m.: Theft cold
December 8, 5:55 p.m.: Missing
call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
child on East Street.
December 16, 6:54 p.m.: Mental on
December 8, 6:00 p.m.: Alarm audi-
East Street.
ble on Ashbury Court.
December 16, 10:17 p.m.: Warrant
December 8, 6:02 p.m.: Motor vehi-
served on 2nd Street.
cle accident blocking on Birch Bay
December 16, 10:40 p.m.: Suspi-
Lynden Road and Blaine Road.
cious vehicle on Harbor Drive.
December 8, 10:12 p.m.: Motor
December 17, 1:55 a.m.: Drugs on
vehicle
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
accident,
non-blocking,
non-injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
December 17, 3:54 a.m.: Neighbor-
December 8, 10:52: Drugs cold call
hood dispute on East Street.
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
December 17, 9:21 a.m.: Theft cold
December 9, 1:18 a.m.: Alarm audi-
call on Spooner Creek.
ble on H Street Road.
December 17, 11:23 a.m.: Senile
December 9, 2:40 a.m.: Alarm audi-
subject on Harborview Road.
ble on H Street Road.
December 17, 11:39 a.m.: Security
December 9, 6:11 a.m.: Motor vehi-
check on Alderson Road.
cle accident, non-blocking, non inju-
December 17, 8:56 p.m.: Domestic
ry on Point Whitehorn Road.
violence order cold call on Mayfair
December 9, 10:51 a.m.: Alarm au-
Place.
dible on Birch Point Road.
December 17, 8:58 p.m.: Harass-
December 9, 2:15 p.m.: Theft cold
ment cold call on Blaine Road.
call on Birch Bay Lynden Road.
December 18, 7:12 a.m.: Property
December 9, 4:25 p.m.: Child abuse
found cold call on Blaine Road.
cold call on Loomis Trail Road.
December 18, 8:38 a.m.: Citizen as-
December 9, 4:43 p.m.: Motor ve-
sist on Harborview Road.
hicle accident, blocking on Quinault
December 18, 3:22 p.m.: Harass-
Road.
ment cold call on Loomis Trail Road.
December 9, 6:38 p.m.: 911 hang
December 18, 4:12 p.m.: Warrant
up on G Street.
served on 2nd Street.
December 9, 8:46 p.m.: Suspicious
December 18, 4:44 p.m.: Alarm au-
vehicle on Loomis Trail Road.
dible on Blaine Road.
December 9, 10:07 p.m.: Shots on
December 18, 10:02 p.m.: Domes-
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
tic verbal on Birch Bay Drive.
December
10,
9:52
a.m.:
Civil
December 18, 11:17 p.m.: Wel-
standby on Lincoln Road.
fare check on Bay Road and Blaine
December 10, 11:19 a.m.: Citizen
Road.
assist cold call on Leeside Drive.
December 18, 11:27 p.m.: Security
December 10, 12:55 p.m.: 911 hang
check on Carstan Loop.
up on B Street.
December 19, 12:18 a.m.: Citizen
December 10, 3:10 p.m.: Suspicious
assist on Birch Bay Lynden Road.
person on Whitehorn Way.
December 19, 1:40 a.m.: Private im-
December 10, 6:03 p.m.: Theft cold
pound cold call on Alderson Road.
call on Anchor Parkway.
December 19, 9:05 a.m.: Child
December 10, 6:46 p.m.: Physical
abuse cold call on South Golf Course
domestic on Forsberg Road.
Drive.
December 10, 7:44 p.m.: Mental on
December 19, 8:57 p.m.: Security
Clamdigger Drive.
check on Drayton Harbor Road.
December 10, 10:33 p.m.: Motor
December 19, 9:17 p.m.: Domestic
vehicle accident, non-injury on Birch
verbal on Harborview Road.
Bay-Lynden Road.
December 20, 10:11 a.m.: Trespass
December 13, 8:08 a.m.: Physical
on Blaine Road.
domestic on Cowichan Road.
December 20, 10:39 a.m.: Motor
December 13, 8:34 a.m.: Hit and
vehicle accident, injury on Lincoln
run on Comfort Lane.
Road.
December 13, 10:33 a.m.: Alarm
December 20, 2:42 p.m.: Welfare
audible on Portal Way.
check on Birch Bay Lynden Road.
December 13, 6:24 p.m.: Harass-
December 20, 7:33 p.m.: Suspicious
ment cold call on Seashell Way.
vehicle on Sagebrush Lane.
December 13, 9:01 p.m.: Security
December 20, 8:45 p.m.: Alarm au-
check on Harborview Road.
dible on Semiahmoo Drive.
December 14, 12:15 p.m.: Alarm
December 21, 1:08 a.m.: Security
audible on Gemini Street.
check on Normar Place.
December 14, 1:06 p.m.: Hit and
December 21, 6:43 a.m.: Traffic haz-
run cold call on Kickerville Road.
ard on Birch Bay Drive and Jackson
December 14, 1:11 p.m.: Civil prob-
Road.
lem cold call on H Street Road.
December 21, 6:57 a.m.: Physical
December 14, 9:30 p.m.: Civil prob-
domestic on Birch Bay Drive.
lem cold call on Seavue Road.
December 21, 10:52 a.m.: Motor
December 15, 8:01 a.m.: Shots on
vehicle accident, injury.
Birch Bay Drive.
December 22, 12:15 a.m.: Animal
December 15, 8:12 a.m.: Theft cold
problem cold call on East Street.
call on Bay Road.
December 22, 6:15 a.m.: Alarm au-
December 15, 12:32 p.m.: Warrant
dible on West 34th Crest.
served on 2nd Street.
December 22, 7:46 a.m.: Alarm au-
December 15, 2:40 p.m.: Alarm au-
dible on Seafair Drive.
dible on Parkland Drive.
December 22, 10:16 a.m.: Welfare
December 16, 1:24 a.m.: Traffic
check on Comox Road.
stop on Birch Bay Lynden Road. December 16, 2:31 a.m.: Warrant
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JANUARY 2018 18 22 25 29 29-30
3rd Grade Concert, 1:30 pm School Board Meeting, 7 pm 6th Grade Concert, 7 pm Teacher Workday (No School) Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, 8:15 am
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TINA PADILLA, EDITOR I would love to hear your comments or feedback. Send to: borderitenews@blainesd.org
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Arts & Jazz Festival, 7 pm Student Late Arrival, 10:20 am P.S. PTO Meeting, 6 pm M.S. PTSO Meeting, 7 pm E.S. PTO Meeting, 6 pm Mid-Winter Break (No School) President’s Day Holiday (No School) P.S. Family Ice Cream Social, 5 pm Whatcom County Math Champs Student Late Arrival, 10:20 am H.S. Spring Sports Begin School Board Meeting, 7 pm 7th/8th Grade Concert, 7 pm
Capital Projects Update
MARCH 2018 5-9 6 12 13 14 14 15
K-8 Conference Week (12:50 pm Release) P.S. PTO Meeting, 6 pm M.S. PTSO Meeting, 7 pm E.S. PTO Meeting, 6 pm Blaine Fine Arts Association Meeting, 7 pm E.S. Nightingale Choir Concert, 7 pm 2018-19 Kindergarten Registration Begins, 10 am
Construction work at Blaine High School continues to progress on schedule. Over Winter Break, several finishing touches were completed in the Phase 1 facility. Framing work in the Phase 2 facility is nearing completion and will be followed by roofing and window installation. Once the new building is dried in, work on the interior will continue through the end of the school year. Architectural design work for the Elementary School’s remodel is nearly complete, and the District will advertise for bids on this work later this month. Seismic improvements to the Ken Waters and Middle School gyms will be done concurrently with the Elementary School’s remodel work in the summer of 2018. At a Special Meeting on January 4, the Board of Directors reviewed the work of the Facility Needs Review Committee as well as options for funding of the necessary projects that were identified. The Board will take action on a Capital Levy Initiative Resolution at the January 22, 2018 meeting.
Thank You School Board!
Winter Weather Information In the event that weather conditions create the need for a late start, or the cancellation of school for the entire day, there are a number of ways to access school schedule change information. Seattle TV Stations, KGMI, the Blaine School District website (www. blainesd.org), and the School Schedule Hotline (360-332-0789) will have updated details no later than 6 am. Severe weather bus route schedules can be found on the Blaine School District website. When school is closed, all school activities, including after school athletic practices, are also canceled. Student and staff safety remains our primary concern. Contact information for Crisis Resources can be found on our District's website (www.blainesd.org) under the Parents & Students or Student Health menus.
2018-19 Kindergarten Registration Families with new kindergarteners are encouraged to enroll their child in the Spring for the next school year. Kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year begins on March 15. If you have any questions, please call the Blaine Primary School office at 360-332-1300.
January is “National School Board Recognition Month.” On behalf of the staff, our community, and especially the students, it is a pleasure to acknowledge the members of our Blaine School District Board of Directors. John Freal, Todd Berge, Joan Lotze, Charles Gibson, and Laura McKinney provide enthusiastic and dedicated service to staff and students in our collective communities. These elected officials are charged with immeasurable responsibilities including support of District staff in the ongoing implementation of new academic standards, assessment, and evaluation protocols, as well as oversight of the District’s current Capital Projects work. We are additionally thankful for the extra time our Board officers give to their leadership responsibilities. In December, John Freal was elected to serve as Board President in 2018 and Charles Gibson was elected as Vice President. Our Board of Directors strives to provide an environment in which every student can learn and achieve at the highest level possible. Get to know your representatives on the School Board by visiting their profiles page on our website (www.blainesd.org) or by attending a monthly School Board meeting.
21st Annual Arts & Jazz Saturday, February 3rd, at 7 pm in the BMS Cafeteria Parents and patrons in the community are invited to help celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of our students at the Blaine Fine Arts Association’s 21st annual Arts & Jazz event which takes place at 7 pm on Saturday, February 3, in the Blaine Middle School cafeteria. Admission to the event is only $5 and includes art displays and musical performances. Additionally, live and silent auctions will benefit extra-curricular scholarships and experiences for Blaine School District students.
Blaine School District is pleased to recognize
the following teachers for completion of the National Board Certification process: Susan Alexander, Dawn Cottnair, Angela Czesak, Michelle Robbins, Nicole Roetcisoender, Sarah Wilke, and Meghan Wystup.
Check out our district website: www.blainesd.org
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Tips for keeping your pet properly groomed In addition to food, shelter and medical care, pets require grooming to keep them healthy. Small animals, such as hamsters and gerbils, may groom themselves to keep clean, but large pets often require more than tongue baths can offer. Grooming is an important process that keeps pets’ coats, nails, skin, and ears clean and healthy. Regular grooming sessions also offer other benefits, such as providing one-on-one socialization with an owner or professional groomer. Grooming helps pets become more acclimated to people, while also familiarizing pet owners with their pets’ bodies, which can help them notice any abnormalities that much sooner. How frequently pet owners should have their pets groomed depends on the disposition of the animal as well as its coat type and level of activity. For example, dogs that spend a good deal of time indoors may not become as dirty as those that go on frequent jaunts through muddy yards. Cats handle a lot of their
own grooming, but may benefit from periodic brushing and other care. Once pet owners see how fur grows and when paws need tending, they can develop a routine that works. Bathing The Animal Humane Society recommends bathing dogs every two to four months unless the dog has gotten into something dirty or very smelly. Cats do not need to be bathed very often, and even then only if they get into a sticky mess or smell bad. Brushing Brushing is a grooming technique that can be done more often. One or two brushings per week keep cats’ healthy glows, as brushing removes dirt, grease and dead hair. Cats that tolerate grooming may benefit from frequent brushings. Regular brushing of dogs’ coats helps to slough off dead skin and distribute natural oils. Brush a dog’s coat every few days, regardless of fur length. Look for brushes that are designed for particular coat types. A few different types
of brushes may be necessary. Foot care A variety of tasks are involved in pet foot care. Nails are one area that need to be addressed. Long nails on dogs can be cumbersome and even painful if left unattended. Many groomers and vets recommend trimming nails when they’ve become so long they click on the ground when the dog walks. Pet owners will soon learn to gauge the length of time between trimming, but a good rule of thumb is every two weeks. The Humane Society of the United States says that trimming cat’s claws helps prevent scratches when people play with cats. Trimming also protects furniture and other household items. Trim claws every few weeks. Other foot care involves trimming fur from between the pads of feet and inspecting feet to ensure there are no cuts or other foot injuries. Ears Dogs and cats may need some help keeping their ears clean. Keeping the inside of pet’s ears
clean will make pets feel good and can prevent ear infections. Discharges or unusual smells emanating from an ear or ears should be addressed by a veterinarian. Grooming pets can help ensure their long-term health and comfort.
six months of age, cats lose their needle-sharp milk teeth. • Once they reach a week old, cats start to dream while sleeping. • Cats don’t just close their eyes because they’re tired. In fact, many cats close their eyes when they’re happy or pleased. • Cats pregnancies last just nine weeks. • Cats can jump up to five times their own height. • While not all cats with blue eyes are deaf, many cats with blue eyes cannot hear. That said, many kit-
tens are born with blue eyes, only to have their eye color change with age. • Cats have a naturally strong aversion to all things citrus. • Cats of the opposite sex tend to make better housemates than cats of the same sex. • The majority of cats do not have eyelashes. • Cats tend to have 12 whiskers on each side of their face. More fascinating facts about felines can be found at animalplanet.com.
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Fascinating facts about felines... Many cat owners are fascinated by their feline friends. Cats can be quirky, and their behavior often amuses their owners, but there is more to cats than their quirky personalities. The following are some interesting facts about felines, courtesy of Animal Planet: • Much like humans can be rightor left-handed, cats can favor their right paw or left paw. Cats can even be ambidextrous. • Cats spend roughly one-third of their waking hours cleaning themselves. In fact, cats’ tongues
are so strong that they can lick animal bone clean. • Selkirk cats are known for their distinctive curly coats. But Selkirk cats slowly lose their natural-born curly coats in the months after their births. The coat begins to grow again when Selkirk cats reach eight months of age. • While cats are partial to litter boxes, their skill sets enable them to learn how to use toilets. Kittens may be adorable and cuddly, but their teeth are most sharp at this stage of their life. Upon reaching
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4-BE, 2-BA, 2640 SF, 1910 Victorian farm home on 4.56 acres. Very private with very mature trees on the property. Newer septic, Custer water share, natural gas forced air heat. Fruit trees and nice sun exposure. Two-car detached garage.
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Back in the majority, senate Democrats moving fast to pass backlogged bills B y J o s h K e l e t y , WNPA O ly m p i a N e ws B u r e a u Now in the ruling majority, state Democrats are racing to pass legislation that failed to pass the state senate during last year’s legislative session. Since 2012, Republicans held a majority in the senate after two Democratic senators opted to caucus with the Republicans. Now, with senator Manka Dhingra (D-Kirkland) elected last November, control of the senate flipped, giving the Democrats a ruling majority. The ruling party gets to appoint their caucus members to chair senate committees. These positions have discretion over whether legislation can get a hearing in a committee before it is even voted on – giving chairs significant power. Additionally, the ruling party gets to stack committees with their members, giving them majority votes in committees. As such, senate Democrats are eager to push legislation that never made it through Republican-controlled committees over the past five years, such as a pay equity bill, a ban on gay conversion therapy, gun regulation and legislation to expand voting rights.
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“Our objective is to have a package of bills that have been bottled up by Republican committee chairs moved through the Senate and to the House so the governor is signing a bunch of bills by the end of the month,” said senator Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) the newly appointed chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee. Pedersen said the senate will be conducting floor votes on a slew of bills starting next week. Identical equal pay bills, which are designed to address the gender-wage gap and gender-based promotion discrimination, have been introduced in both chambers by representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) and senator Anette Cleveland (D-Vancouver). The bills would amend Washington’s Equal Pay Act – a law that hasn’t been updated since 1943 – to prohibit gender-based wage and promotion discrimination, and to allow employees to discuss their wages with one another. Additionally, the bill would mandate penalties for employers who are found guilty of violating the statute and require them to compensate impacted employees with back pay. Last year, the House version passed but ultimately died in the
committee on labor and commerce, which was then controlled by senator Mark Baumgarten (R-Spokane). “This is something that should have been done years ago,” said representative Senn, who sponsored the bill. “Now, with the Democrats in control, I’m confident that we’ll get it out of committee.” The bill was voted out of the house labor and workplace standards committee on January 9, and is expected to pass the House next week. Senate minority leader Mark Schoesler (R-Ritzville) said he thinks his caucus will largely support the bill if it is amended to accommodate the concerns of business interests which, for example, want to see a local preemption clause added to ease the regulatory load on employers. “I could see overwhelming support if we perfect it,” he said. Another bill introduced by senate Democrats over the past few years that has routinely failed to move forward is the Voting Rights Act, a bill that allows lawsuits against local governments whose electoral voting districts diffuse the voting power of minority groups. The legislation never made it out of the then-committee on state government.
vehicle on Harborview and Drayton
Utility customers in Washington to reap savings of federal tax cut
Harbor roads. December 7, 8:48 p.m.: Hot rod on Birch Bay Square Street.
December 22, 10:23 a.m.: Suspi-
December 27, 9:06 p.m.: Hot rod on
cious circumstances cold call on
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
Birch Bay Drive.
December 28, 7:24 a.m.: 911 hang
December 22, 1:45 p.m.: Welfare
up on Sunrise Road.
check on Sweet Road.
December 28, 10:33 a.m.: Traffic
December 22, 4:25 p.m.: Motor
hazard on Birch Point Road.
vehicle
December 28, 12:48 p.m.: Traffic
accident,
non-blocking,
non-injury on Sweet Road.
hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
December 22, 4:40 p.m.: Message
December 28, 1:05 p.m.: Motor
delivered on Hillvue Road.
vehicle accident, injury on H Street
December 22, 6:29 p.m.: Welfare
Road.
check on Sweet Road.
December 28, 1:37 p.m.: Civil prob-
December 23, 12:08 a.m.: Welfare
lem cold call on Loft Lane.
check on Beachcomber Drive.
December 28, 3:24 p.m.: Civil prob-
December 23, 4:41 p.m.: Shots on
lem on Harborview Road.
Blaine Road.
December 28, 5:08 p.m.: Motor ve-
December 23, 5:05 p.m.: Alarm au-
hicle accident, injury on Kickerville
dible on Shintaffer Road.
Road.
December 24, 9:20 a.m.: Senile sub-
December 28, 6:34 p.m.: Warrant
ject on Skagit Way.
served on Kickerville Road.
December 24, 12:27 p.m.: Extra pa-
December 28, 7:00 p.m.: Citizen as-
trol requested on H Street Road.
sist cold call on Henley Street.
December 24, 1:10 p.m.: Trouble
December 28, 9:17 p.m.: Driving
with guest on Starfish Lane.
while intoxicated on Birch Bay-Lyn-
December 24, 3:03 p.m.: Extra pa-
den Road.
trol requested on H Street Road.
December 28, 9:17 p.m.: Motor ve-
December 24, 9:32 p.m.: Juvenile
hicle accident, non-blocking on Le-
problem on Charel Drive.
gion Drive.
December 24, 9:38 p.m.: Civil prob-
December 29, 7:57 a.m.: Shots on
lem on Birch Bay Drive.
Sunburst Drive.
December 27, 1:12 a.m.: Physical
December 29, 7:57 a.m.: Shots on
domestic cold call on Hayley Lane.
Kickerville Road.
December 27, 1:51 a.m.: Motor
December 29, 9:01 a.m.: Vehicle
vehicle accident, non-blocking on
prowl cold call on East Street.
Sweet Road.
December 29, 1:46 p.m.: Theft cold
December 27, 2:48 a.m.: Motor ve-
call on Birch Bay Drive.
hicle accident, non-blocking on Har-
December 29, 3:26 p.m.: Theft cold
vey Road.
call on Blaine Road.
December 27, 11:20 a.m.: Welfare
December 29, 3:37 p.m.: Welfare
check on Birch Bay Square Street.
check cold call on Harborview Road.
December 27, 12:53 a.m.: Theft
December 28, 4:46 p.m.: Traffic haz-
cold call on Lakeside Drive.
ard on Grandview Road.
December 27, 1:10 p.m.: Private im-
December 29, 5:56 p.m.: Alarm au-
pound on Birch Bay Drive.
dible on Loomis Trail Road.
December 27, 3:54 p.m.: Vehicle
December 29, 8:16 p.m.: Motor
prowl on Harborview Road.
vehicle accident, non-blocking on
December 27, 8:21 p.m.: Suspicious
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
vehicle on Harborview Road.
December 29, 11:27 p.m.: Security
December 72, 8:24 p.m.: Suspicious
check on Bay Ridge Drive.
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e As a result of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by President Donald Trump last month, state utility regulators are directing companies to track federal savings to benefit utility customers. In part, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act repealed the individual mandate required under the Affordable Care Act, limited deductions for state and local income taxes and property taxes and, most notably, reduced the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. By law, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has the authority to determine how much energy, telecom and water companies can earn as well as what rates the companies can charge to customers. In response to the recent tax revisions, the commission is requiring all regulated companies to report anticipated revenue impacts, according to a January 8 statement. Based on that information, the commission will establish new rate cases and pass on the savings to utility customers. Already, Puget Sound Energy, Pacific Power and Light and Northwest Natural Gas have come forward to the commission with potential changes to 2018 taxes. In the months ahead, the commission will continue collecting reports from regulated companies. Customers will not see reduced rates or bill credits right away, but are likely to when reduced rate proceedings go into effect.
Notably, a house version of the bill has been passed five times since it was first introduced in 2012, but never made it to a vote on the senate floor. Senator Schoesler said that while he hasn’t “tested the pulse” of his caucus on the legislation yet, he thinks senate Republicans will take issue with some elements of the bill that identify “alternative voting systems” as good methods to ensure proportional representation. “I was told that there are alternate voting methods (in the bill) that are not conducive to our county auditors running efficient elections,” he said, adding the bill could also use some tweaking. The bill passed 3-1 out of committee on January 12. Another high-profile bill is Senate Bill 5722, which bans gay conversion therapy – a controversial method that claims to change a person’s sexual orientation. Like some of the Democrats’ other priority bills, it was introduced last year but never made it to a floor vote; it got a hearing on January 11 and is expected to pass out of committee. Senate Democrats also aim to pass gun regulation legislation that didn’t pass last year, including bills that hold gun owners
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liable who fail to secure their guns in homes where children are present and enhance background checks and licensure for assault weapons and high capacity magazines. The latter will get a hearing on January 8. However, these bills might face more difficulty on the floor, said senator Schoesler. “I’ve never seen strong support for gun control in my caucus; that’s safe to assume,” he said. Senator Pedersen agrees: “In a closely divided legislature, there are a few people who are in the middle both in our caucus and in the Republican caucus on these issues.” Still, he said, “the bills, in all likelihood, have the votes to come out of committee without any problem.” Deputy senate majority leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) agreed that the votes on gun regulation will be close. “We have narrow majorities, so we’ll have to do vote counts to see what can pass,” he said. Guns aside, both senators Pedersen and Billing predicted that many of the backlogged bills are likely going to pass with upwards of 30 senators voting in support. “They’re going to go out with big majorities,” senator Pedersen said.
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The Northern Light • January 18 - 24, 2018
Police Reports January 12, 11:45 p.m.: Officers responded to a request for mutual aid from WCSO at the US Customs Pacific Hwy Port of Entry, because they had no units available to respond. US Customs was questioning a person who was in possession of suspected illegal drugs and burglar tools. A 29-yearold man from Battle Ground, WA was arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance and for being in possession of burglar tools. An officer also confiscated numerous pieces of suspected stolen jewelry. January 13, 3:12 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to the 9500 block of Semiahmoo Parkway for a noise complaint. Officers arrived and found a boat with a loud alarm sounding. A bystander advised officers the boat has been unoccupied for some time. Officers were unable to determine the owners of the boat for contact. Officers contacted the Harbor Master’s office who will be in contact with the owners to silence the alarm. January 13, 8:20 a.m.: A person called to report hearing gunshots in the area of the Semiahmoo Museum. Officer checked the area and did not hear any more gunfire, but saw a boat well off shore outside of city limits whose occupants may have been duck hunting. January 14, 12:53 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Boblett Street for a reported shoplifter. USBP agents located and detained the suspect two blocks away and police respond-
ed. The bottle of wine the man was observed concealing in his coat without paying for was recovered, and he was identified by witnesses from the store as the thief. The man was arrested, issued a citation with a mandatory court appearance date and released. January 14, 10:26 a.m.: Officers on patrol observed a broken window at a closed business. The damage did not allow access to the interior of the building. The building is currently unoccupied, and attempts are being made to contact the responsible party. January 15, 9:00 p.m.: A citizen called to report a suspicious package they observed on the mile post 276 off ramp. The citizen requested officers check the suspicious package. Officers determined the package was in fact a temporary vomit disposal bag someone had kindly discarded while exiting the freeway. January 16, 9:25 a.m.: A woman reported she believed a package had been stolen from her mail box. She also believes other unknown mail may also have been taken. Extra patrols will be conducted in the area. January 16, 1:55 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Boblett for a transient sleeping behind a business. The officer arrived and advised the man he needed to move, because the business did not want him on their property. The man was cooperative and moved along as requested.
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January 16, 1:35 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Fir Avenue to contact a transient sleeping near a business. The man was verbally trespassed from the property. The man understood he could not return to the business, and he moved along. January 16, 3:34 p.m.: A man called police to report he had received a text message, which he perceived to be a threat. It is unknown who the message was from. An officer determined the content of the message did not meet the threshold for criminal harassment. It was recommended the man block the number and contact police if anything else concerning occurred. January 16, 6:23 p.m.: A man requested police come and dust his house for fingerprints, because he suspected neighborhood youth had broken into his home and stolen his marijuana. The man had delayed contacting police after discovering the missing plant: his first action was to contact the youths’ parents and ask them to pay for it. When that attempt at extortion failed, the man then decided he wanted to pursue charges of burglary. However, after discussing the matter with an officer, who explained his concerns about the time delay, the facts of the case, and evidentiary issues, the man changed his mind about criminal charges. Report by Blaine Police Department.
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Coming up Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, January 16, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess has been proven to enhance creativity, problem solving, memory, concentration, intellectual maturity, self esteem, and many other abilities. And it’s fun! Weekly. For ages K through 12, and parents too! Info: 360/305-3637. Make Your Own Ghee: Wednesday, January 17, 4–6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Join us for a live demonstration on how to make the delicious, pure butterfat. Ghee is gluten free, dairy freefriendly, can be used as a spread, and is an excellent choice for frying. Presented by Heino Sunter. Info: 360/305-3637. “An Afternoon with Mary Magdalene”: Thursday, January 18, 3–5 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. Enjoy a slide show of art depicting Mary Magdalene through the centuries. Discussion on who she was and who she has become. Presented by Olivia Woodford, founder of Bible Women Speak. Live Music at The Vault: Thursday, January 18, 7–10 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Enjoy music by Kaeli Earle Trio. Books and Bites: Friday, January 19, 12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the lively conversation at this book discussion opportunity. Discussing the 2017 Whatcom Reads Selection Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa. Info: 360/305-3637. Whatcom Museum Art Auction: Friday, January 19, 5:30 p.m., The Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Tickets are $125 per person and include dinner. Info: whatcommuseum.org/event/the-art-auction-gala-2018. Indoor Container Gardening Class: Saturday, January 20, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Learn how to create beautiful indoor container gardens. Info: vwhomeandgarden.com. Travel to Cuzco and Machu Picchu with Lawrence Pang: Saturday, January 20, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Local resident and world traveler Lawrence Pang will take you on a virtual tour using video clips and photos of his visit to Cuzco and Macchu Picchu. Discover the people, the food, the architecture, and more. Info: 360/305-3637. Bellingham’s Ultimate Bridal Expo: Saturday, January 20, 2–5 p.m., Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway, Bellingham. Tour Broadway Hall, sip Champagne, sample decadent desserts and meet experienced, talented vendors. American Legion Breakfast: Sunday, January 21, 9 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Eggs to order, French toast, pancakes, biscuits, coffee and more. All you an eat for adults is $6 and $3 for six and under. Open to the public. Info: 360/371-7311. Towards Zero Waste: Wednesday, January 24, 12:45 p.m., Blaine Community and Senior Center, 763 G Street. Mark Peterson of Sustainable Connections will discuss how we use and conserve resources, how we can reduce waste and recycle what waste we produce. Info: 360/332-8040. Mariners at the Boys & Girls Club: Wednesday, January 24, 4:45-6 p.m., Bellingham Boys & Girls Club, 1715 Kentucky Street, Bellingham. Join Seattle Mariners players, broadcasters and the Mariner Moose as they answer questions, take photos and sign autographs with fans of all ages. Free and open to the public. Info: Mariners.com/caravan. Kids Mason Jar Terrarium Class: Saturday, January 27, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Kids 4–12 come create your own indoor oasis. Cost $20/child. Info: vwhomeandgarden.com. Annual Arts and Jazz 2018: Saturday, February 3, 7 p.m., Blaine Middle School Cafeteria, 975 H Street. Auction lovers can participate in live and silent auctions featuring donations from businesses and individuals that support the students. All proceeds go to benefit scholarships and the Blaine School District curriculum. Managing Conflict as a Co-Parent: Tuesday, February 6, 4-7 p.m., Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, 13 Prospect Street, suite 201, Bellingham. Designed to help divorced, separated, & never married parents build skills to manage emotions, be heard, communicate effectively, & reduce co-parenting conflicts; $25 registration. Info: 360/6760122 or email training@whatcomdrc.org. Buff Puff Volleyball Game: Friday, February 9, 5-7 p.m., Ken Waters Gym at Blaine High School, 1055 H Street. Parents and students are welcome to watch the boys take over for the girls at this volleyball game. Attendees encouraged to wear black and orange for school spirit. The Great Love A-Fair: Saturday, February 10, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. A vendor, artisan and craft event. 50th Birch Bay Marathon & Half Marathon: Sunday, February 11, 9 a.m., Birch Bay State Park, 5105 Helweg Road. Registration is $50 for marathon and half marathon. Sign up online before February 6. Info: birchbaymarathon.com.
Ongoing Events 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: 360/671-3316. Al-Anon Meetings: Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m., Free Church Unitarian, 1218 Harrison, Blaine. Info: 360/332-6062. Karaoke at Paso: Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m.–1 a.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 360/332-4045. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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