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Behind the scene of public records bill veto How negotiations between the governor’s office, lawmakers and media organizations stopped the legislation B y J o s h K e l e t y , WNPA O ly m p i a N e w s B u r e a u
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s Mike Hill (holding his phone) shows plans of ‘Skye Hill Station’ to members of the Blaine Economic Development Advisory Committee during a tour of the building on March 6. He confirmed that representatives with Starbucks signed a lease for the space this week.
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B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e It’s official – representatives with Starbucks have signed a lease to open a new location in Blaine. Developer Mike Hill confirmed the news on March 6 to city staff and community members during a private tour of two commercial properties he’s building on Peace Portal Drive. The properties are located next to Hill’s Chevron, 568 Peace Portal Drive, which he’s owned for over two decades.
Hill said the new Starbucks location will encompass approximately 2,650 square feet and will feature a drive-thru as well as indoor and outdoor seating. The building, which he’s calling ‘Skye Hill Station’ after his wife Skye, will also bare a number of distinguishing features, including a 48-foot-tall lighthouse, an indoor spiral staircase and an outdoor fireplace, he said. Next door, Hill is building an approximately 1,500-square-foot visitor information center, which the Blaine Chamber of
School district hosts public update on stadium project By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district hopes to build a new stadium at Blaine High School in time for the 2019-2020 school year and install field turf the following summer. The district presented their timeline during an informational meeting about the stadium on March 1. The stadium and field turf would be funded by a $12 million school levy that voters will consider on the April 24 special elections ballot. The stadium is estimated to cost $3.1
million and the field turf $1.21 million. Under the timeline presented, the stadium would be designed between May and July 2018. At that point, there will likely be more opportunities for public comment on the design, district superintendent Ron Spanjer said. The district held the meeting to learn what questions the community had about the project, Spanjer said. The stadium project, not including field turf was on the district’s 2015 bond proposal but was put on hold when bids for
the project came in over budget in 2016. Since then, it’s generated a lot of interest, Spanjer said. The preliminary plans for the stadium include seating for 1,800-1,900, updates to the concessions and restrooms and relocating the seating to the north side of the field. Meeting attendees questioned whether the lights would be updated (not in the current plan), how much access (See Stadium, page 3)
Commerce intends to relocate to from its location at 728 Peace Portal Drive. “It will look nice and it will be nice,” Hill said as he was leading the tour this week. “It’s going to be a lot different.” Moving forward, Hill said he hopes to complete construction of the ‘Skye Hill Station’ and see Starbucks open for business before July. He said, “Starbucks is really pushing to open this thing up.” Construction of the new visitor’s center will likely be complete as early as April, Hill said, but it’s likely to open later.
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When Governor Jay Inslee vetoed Senate Bill 6617 late on March 1, he had some time to spare – but not much. The governor had until 11:59 p.m. to decide whether or not to sign the controversial bill, veto it entirely, partially veto it or let it pass without his signature. He faced the prospect that legislators could override his veto with a supermajority vote, a reasonable threat considering that the bill had been passed with an overwhelming majority on February 23. District 42 legislators Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale), Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden) and Vincent Buys (R-Lynden) were among the many legislators who voted in favor of the bill. It wasn’t until 9 p.m. on March 1 that Inslee’s office sent out a press release stating that the governor had vetoed the legislation, which would have immediately exempted the state legislature from public disclosure law. According to the press release, the decision was made after the governor had secured an agreement between lawmakers and media organizations for a compromise. “The public’s right to government information is one we hold dearly in Washington,” Inslee said in a written statement. “Transparency is a cornerstone of a democratic government.” The bill, which would have also retroac-
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tively exempted lawmakers from the state Public Records Act, was rushed through the legislature in under 48 hours with no public hearings. It passed both the state house and senate with supermajority margins and no floor debate. The reaction was swift and severe. On February 27, 13 daily newspapers across Washington published editorials calling on Inslee to veto the legislation. By March 1, the governor’s office had received nearly 12,000 emails, 5,600 phone calls and more than 100 letters from constituents regarding the bill. In his statement, Inslee called the public reaction “unprecedented.” The response was the latest in an ongoing battle between the newspaper publishers and the legislature that led to the creation of the controversial legislation. Sponsored by senate majority leader Sharon Nelson (D-Maury Island) and senate minority leader, Mark Schoesler (R-Ritzville) the bill came on the heels of a January 19 ruling from Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Lanese that lawmakers are subject to the state’s Public Records Act. The decree stemmed from an ongoing lawsuit against the legislature by the Associated Press, the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association and other media organizations, who sued last year for lawmakers’ internal communications and records pertaining to alleged sexual harassment incidents. In the hours leading up to the
late-night veto, Inslee’s chief of staff David Postman and his executive director of legislative affairs Drew Shirk engaged in behind-thescenes negotiations with legislators and some of those same newspaper publishers. An agreement came together in a turbulent and last-minute fashion. On February 28, three regional newspaper publishers participated in a brief conference call with Inslee to voice their concerns and ask him to veto the bill; during the call, Inslee said he wasn’t sure what to do, said David Zeeck, publisher of The Tacoma News Tribune and The Olympian, who was also on the phone call. Over the next 24 hours, Inslee’s staff went back and forth between both sides. The publishers wanted the bill killed and a public stakeholder discussion on public disclosure in the legislature. Lawmakers wanted guarantees that the media organizations would back up their attempt to seek a stay on the enforcement of the court ruling and wouldn’t field a ballot initiative. On March 1, Inslee’s staff requested letters from the publishers and lawmakers clarifying their positions and their intended actions if he vetoed the legislation. Michele Earl-Hubbard, the attorney representing the media organizations in the lawsuit, drafted the plaintiff’s letter, which was sent to the Inslee’s office at around 5 p.m. on March 1. “It was a promise to the governor to give him information so that he could broker a deal,” Earl-Hubbard said. Senator Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) who helped corral positions from the Senate Democratic caucus
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along with deputy senate majority – despite the fact that most House leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) Republicans voted for it. “As members of the minorisaid that the media’s letter sealed the deal for many of his Democrat- ty caucus we don’t get to choose ic colleagues. “The items that were which bills run or when they run covered in Michele Earl-Hubbard’s … Senate Bill 6617 was the only letter were the things that we were solution allowed by the Democrats,” the letter looking for,” Pedersstates. “All 48 of our en said. wished House and Sen- “It was a promise members they could have votate Democrats also to the governor ed for a better bill.” authored letters late to give him The House GOP Thursday afternoon letter demanded endorsing the veto. information so that speaker of the “We have heard that he could House, Representaloud and clear from our constituents that broker a deal.” tive Frank Chopp (D-Seattle) hold a they are angry and frustrated with the – Michele Earl-Hubbbard, hearing on House process by which we attorney Bill 2255, a bill filed late last year that passed ESB 6617,” would require that both letters read. “We think that the only way to legislators be subject to public dismake this right is for you to veto closure laws. The letter stated that Republicans want their bill heard the bill and for us to start again.” As the hours ticked down, a deal in the House State Government, emerged. In exchange for a veto Elections, and Information Techfrom the governor and no override nology Committee on March 7, vote from the legislature, the me- which is the day before this year’s dia organizations – the plaintiffs in session ends. Representative Paul Graves the lawsuit against the legislature – will join the defendants in seeking (R-Fall City) who voted against a stay on enforcement of the ruling Senate Bill 6617 and is the primawhile the matter proceeds in an ap- ry sponsor of House Bill 2255, said peal now before the state Supreme that he hasn’t received confirmaCourt. Furthermore, the news me- tion that it will get a hearing. Earl-Hubbard noted that none of dia plaintiffs agreed not to field a ballot initiative to overturn the the lawmakers’ letters feature siglegislature’s action, and would help natures from the House or Senate lawmakers craft public records leg- Democratic and Republican leadership, who are explicitly party to islation in 2019. Still unaddressed is another let- the ongoing lawsuit. “We’ve heard ter authored by the entire House not a lot from the four leaders. PeRepublican caucus, which en- riod,” she said. Senate Bill 6617’s sponsors, sendorsed a veto decision, but laid the blame for the controversial bill ators Nelson and Schoesler, dewith House and Senate Democrats clined to comment for this story.
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Birch Bay library group laying foundations for fundraising By Oliver Lazenby Though its progress is hard to quantify, Friends of the Birch Bay Library (FOBBL) is getting closer to bringing a library to Birch Bay. Last year the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) purchased property at 7968 Birch Bay Drive for a future library. Now, it’ll take an estimated $3.5 million to remodel the house and buildings on the property and make the library come to life. Currently, FOBBL is building relationships with potential donors and hiring a design firm to make a plan for the library. FOBBL took five interested design firms for a tour of the site. The group hopes to hire a firm with experience working with and soliciting ideas from the public. They want to decide on a firm by early April and begin holding public design meetings soon after, said Keith Alesse, interim FOBBL president. Getting the community involved is an important first step for the fundraising, said Christine Perkins, WCLS executive director. “The first thing we’re hoping people will do is come to one of our community input meetings,” Perkins said. “We really want every single person in Birch Bay to have an opportunity to weigh in on the library and help shape it.” FOBBL’s development committee is researching other library fundraising efforts and forming re-
lationships with potential donors, including individuals, businesses and nonprofits, said Pat Jerns, chair of the committee. “We’ve reached out to a number of entities just to explain our story and to hear their story,” Jerns said. “It takes time. Some businesses say if you give us a proposal today, we’ll be talking about funding it in two years. It doesn’t happen today or next month.” Ideally, FOBBL will secure more than $1 million in pledges before launching a fundraising effort. “One thing we’ve learned is that for fundraising campaigns you want to have a significant amount pledged or in the bank before you even make an announcement, because you want to show that this is a successful project and others are going to want to contribute to it,” Perkins said. The group has more than $10,000 pledged so far. Additionally, WCLS has set aside $600,000 to staff and outfit the library and has committed to supplying bookshelves, computers, tables, chairs and other furniture and equipment, in addition to books and other material from its collection. WCLS parks its bookmobile at the future library site on Wednesdays, and last September it installed a book drop-off. The location is already busy with library users dropping off books and browsing at the book mobile.
“One advantage we have is that there’s already a pretty positive-looking building and activity on the property,” Alesse said. “It makes it easy for people to envision what might go there.” Still, WCLS and FOBBL don’t expect a quick process. Friends of the Ferndale Library took eight years to raise the $4.7 million needed for a new Ferndale library in 2014. “It’s always required a fair amount of perseverance on the part of a community to get a new library,” Alesse said. For more information, visit the Friends of Birch Bay Library’s Facebook page or email birchbaycommunitylibrary@gmail.com to get involved.
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The Editor: I am questioning the intention to put a disc golf course in the beautiful natural setting of Lincoln Park. And if it is true that the Lincoln family, who generously donated the property with the stipulation that it be kept pristine – except for maintaining trails – who has the permission or authority to ignore their request? Just a short distance down D Street we have Marine Park, a beautiful grassy park with an amphitheater, gravel trails, benches, tables overlooking the bay and a new children’s playground. Except for the playground, I only see a few, if any, using the grassy area. So why are we allocating such an expenditure when there are other parks that could be used for disc golf? As for cutting down ivy, there
are many nonprofit work parties willing to cut back ivy. But if we have such an abundance of money ($20,000) it would go far being used to facilitate ivy cutting for many years! This destruction is to accommodate disc golf players at the expense of those that would have had the opportunity to walk in a quiet, unique park unaffected by flying discs! Who is going to stop this? Marie Odell Blaine The Editor: Where can you find answers? At the Blaine Library. Friendly, helpful staff members will guide you to the resources you’re looking for. Books, magazines, videos, music, online resources [...] it’s all there.
I visit the library regularly and even though it’s small, its value is quite large. I’ve requested books that come from all over Whatcom County. My family enjoys the free DVDs and we check out CDs to sample before buying them online. We’ve enjoyed many of the classes. The librarians have gone above and beyond to help with directions and information. Thank you to everyone who support our library. Gretel Conaway Blaine
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Blaine chess team competes at state S Pictured l.: Starting pitcher Jon Gunderson warms up at practice on March 5. S Pictured r: Ben Wallen at practice on March 5. Photos by Oliver Lazenby
Baseball team hopes to one-up last year’s record
s The Blaine High School chess team is back from the state tournament held March 2-3 at Interlake High School in Bellevue. Chess club advisor Don Sayegh said the team didn’t do very well “but the students learned a lot and we had a great time anyway.” The tournament ended in a five-way tie for first between Lakeside, Newport, Garfield, Interlake and Bellevue high schools. Pictured: Sajeon Koebel, Sara Allen-Beatty, Chet Linderman, Jevan Wilskey, Carson Cortez, Draegon Finch, Jacob Crump, Payton Ives, Jake Lehn and chess advisor Don Sayegh. Courtesy photo
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After earning a 17–3 record last year, Blaine’s varsity baseball team has its sights set on returning to the playoffs. With five seniors and seven juniors, including all-conference first team third baseman Chase Abshere and all-conference second team catcher Kai Nagle, the Borderites have even more upperclassmen than last year. The team has a fierce lineup of powerful hitters, strong pitching and leadership on the field, but they also have an untested component – a new head coach. Tanner Olson, a 2011 Ferndale High School graduate, took over this year for former head coach Sean Linville. Linville left the position to become the school district’s athletic director. Olson isn’t aiming to make big changes to the program; he played under Linville for four years at Ferndale, where Linville coached until 2012, and admires his coaching style. “He’s a find-a-way-to-get-it-done kind of guy. It’s a bull dog mentality,” Olson said. “I like to think I’m the same way a little bit.” Olson has assisted with Ferndale High School’s baseball team the past two years. Prior, he pitched
and played shortstop at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, while earning an interdisciplinary studies degree. Olson already knew some of Blaine’s baseball players from his work in the Blaine school district on security staff – a job he started this fall – and he knew the Borderites as a tough opponent during his time at Ferndale. “It’s exciting to see it from this end right now,” Olson said. “You don’t see a lot of senior classes like this, especially with their leadership skills. It’s nice to walk into a program like this.” Olson said seeing the players on campus has eased his transition to coaching the team, but there are still some challenges to work through. “They were pumped to have Linville here and you know why. He gets it done every single year,” Olson said. ”I played for Linville for four years at Ferndale and I don’t think things are going to change too much.” Blaine does have some big shoes to fill. Last year, senior pitcher Brandon Watts won six out of the seven games he started. Current senior Jon Gunderson pitched winning seasons the past two years
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and has experience pitching in playoff games. “He’ll start on opening day and we’ll go from there and see how it plays out,” Olson said. “He put in the time these last four years and he earned it. I think we’ll be fine pitching-wise.” Olson will also put Hayden Dohner and transfer student Mikael Elliott on the mound. Colby Knutzen has an injured finger that will keep him off the field for at least a month, but he’ll likely pitch later in the season. At bat, powerful hitters Abshere and Cruz Rodriguez should drive in a lot of runs for Blaine, but the team has plenty of other talented hitters. Blaine scored 6.3 runs per game last year on average, among the highest in the league. “This is a deep lineup. I’ll put my first seven hitters against anyone in the state.” Olson said. “Those bottom two guys aren’t going to be filler either, they’re going to be productive guys who’ll find a way to get on base.” That line up will be key to tying last year’s record, a goal for the team. To do that, they’ll need to keep the intensity up and not relax when they get the lead, Olson said. “As long as we don’t get too ahead of ourselves and get caught up in the rankings we should be just fine,” he said. Blaine plays its first game at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13 at home against Granite Falls.
BHS junior wins bronze at Special Olympics
s Blaine High School junior Nathan Skinner won a bronze medal in the basketball individual skills competition at the state Special Olympics Winter Games on March 3 in Wenatchee. The individual skills competition included timed dribbling, shooting and passing events. Skinner said he felt proud after winning the medal. Courtesy photo
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Active S eniors
Young at Heart By Vicki McCullough, Blaine Senior Center bo a r d m e mb e r
Blaine Senior Center director Kathy Sitker was presented with the ‘Business of the Year Award’ from the Blaine Chamber of Commerce at Bite of Blaine on February 19. It was an honor for the Blaine Senior Center and for Sitker who became director in August 2016. Since then, we’ve added more classes, activities and members and now we are planning for our 51st anniversary this August.
Colacurcio Brothers Construction started work on the new driveway entrance on H Street last month. They will be doing the grading, drainage and concrete work to improve the surface. The new driveway will remain closed until it’s paved. We’re hopeful the project will conclude by mid-March. In addition to the driveway, we’ve also upgraded the gym. The boxes have been removed, the walls are patched and painted, the carpet has a new border and the machines have been arranged by cardio or strength
Blaine Senior Center lawn mower stolen... Staff at the Blaine Senior Center are missing a lawn mower following a theft last week. Director Kathy Sitker said a storage shed on the premises was opened with bolt cutters sometime between February 24-25, and the mower was taken. The Blaine Police Department was notified, but the culprits haven’t been found, she said. In the meantime, Sitker said, “If someone has a lawn mower to donate, that would be great.” To contact the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, call 360/332-8040.
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training. We still have some finishing touches to apply to the space, but it’s open, so stop in and see the new look. The senior center hosts day trips during the summer. Sitker is currently scheduling trips to Mariners games and is taking suggestions. If you or anyone you know has any ideas, feel free to let her know. We have scheduled the volunteer appreciation dinner from February 23 to Thursday, March 22 due to inclement weather. That evening, we’ll be naming our ‘Volunteer of the Year.’ Other upcoming events include the ‘Annual Tea Party’ on Sunday, April 29, the ‘Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast,’ the ‘Gear Head Classic Car Show’ on Saturday, September 22 and the ‘Annual Christmas Bazaar’ on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1. Our monthly Big Bucks Bingo games are on the first Saturday of the month and our pancake breakfasts are on the third Saturday of the month. All are open to the public. As long as I’ve been a member, the Blaine Senior Center has never been a place where people are sitting around or napping, although you might catch someone resting their eyes. We have painting, genealogy and
Bible study classes. We also offer stretch exercises, pool, ping pong, Tai Chi, strength training classes and the gym is open every day. We have a group of wonderful ladies doing crafts and we have a craft cupboard that carries seasonal items for gifts and more. If you like to play games, we have those, too. We have bocce ball, pickle ball, bunco, bridge, pinochle, mahjong and bingo, all of which are open to the public. We also have a healthy weight support group and a memory loss support group. We serve a freshly prepared
What’s New at the Birch Bay Activity Center & Blaine Pavilion
Active Aging Classes
Wednesdays, 10:15 - 11:15 Strength for Seniors Fridays, 10:15 - 11:15 Stretch for Seniors Cost: $3 or $2 if you have current Blaine Senior Center membership! Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th St., Blaine. Join Christina Winkler for these classes which are ideal for individuals just beginning fitness, recovering from injury, or just needing some help getting active! Focus on improving strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility, in an encouraging social atmosphere.
STEP - Aerobic Fitness
Fridays, starting March 16 9:00 - 10:00 am Cost: $3 Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Join Jo-Anne Banks for a highpowered workout with fun movement patterns on the step. The instructor gives options and utilizes the adjustable step to provide options.
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Pilates Mix
Wednesdays, starting March 21, 9:00 am • Cost $5 Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Join instructor Jenny Kendall for a mix of standing Pilates, Pilates With tools, mat Pilates, and opening stretches.
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lunch daily by our cook and we provide Meals on Wheels for those who need them. If you’re 50 years or older and don’t belong to the Blaine Senior Center, please join us. It’s a great place to meet new people. We hope to see you soon. At the Blaine Senior Center, don’t forget that we offer freshly-made lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on weekdays. We are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The Blaine Senior Center is located at 763 G Street. Learn more at blaineseniorcenter.com.
Learn how to stay active as you age B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e If you’re a senior looking to improve your strength, endurance, balance and flexibility in an encouraging community, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 has the class for you. “Active Aging,” is taught by Christina Winkler and is ideal for people who are new to fitness, are recovering from an injury or are in need of beginner-level exercise. The class is broken up into two categories – ‘strength for seniors’ takes place from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays and ‘stretch for seniors’ takes place from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. on Fridays. The classes cost $3 for nonmembers and $2 for Blaine Senior Center members, and are held at the Blaine Pavilion, located at 635 8th Street in Blaine. For more information, contact 360/656-6416 or info@bbbprd2.com.
16TH ANNUAL
A Special Publication of The Northern Light
NORTHWEST
BIRDING FESTIVAL MARCH 16-18, 2018 Friday, March 16*
Guided Field Trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary
Surf Scoter
Delta B.C. 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Festival Opening & Artist Reception
The Vault Wine Bar & Event Center 277 G Street • Downtown Blaine • 5 – 7 p.m. Seats are Limited. Pre-register online* or call 360-543-9982.
Photo: C. Kinzer
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ALL DAY
BIRDING EXPO!
Saturday, March 17
Saturday, March 17* Salish Sea Open Water Birding Cruises
By San Juan Cruises
Two, 2-hour open water cruises departing Semiahmoo Spit at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Blaine Middle School
Black Oystercatcher
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10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Indoor & outdoor activities (mostly free) for the whole family: • live raptor presentations • wildlife exhibits and displays • kids’ activities • kids’ bird house building • photography workshops • expert speaker presentations • field trips & MORE ...
Dunlin Photo: EricEllingson.com
Sunday, March 18* Exploring Birds of Birch Bay Habitat Starting at 9 a.m.
Northern Flicker Photo: EricEllingson.com
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FEATURED WILDLIFE PRESENTATION:
“A Bird’s Eye View of Migration Worldwide: From the Pacific Coast to the Far, Far East” by Dr. Robert DeCandido
Saturday, March 17 WHERE: Blaine Performing Arts Center 975 H Street • Blaine TIME: 5 p.m. COST: Free, (donations welcome)
In the Pacific Northwest, we see large numbers and species of birds migrating in the fall along the Pacific Flyway from their northern breeding grounds to warmer climates and richer feeding areas in the south. But what about other parts of the world? Do birds migrate at roughly the same time of the year as ours, and resemble the kinds of birds seen here? Robert’s talk will focus on such similarities and differences of bird migration in the Pacific Northwest and other bird migratory “hot spots” from his research site far, far, east of Washington State: the east coast of southern Thailand. He will present interesting data along with images of amazing birds he has collected over his many years of observations from this Far East location. Dr. Robert DeCandido was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, and has been studying bird (primarily raptor) migration since the 1980s, first in New York City and since 1999 in Nepal and Thailand. With Deborah Allen, he leads bird walks in Central Park— see www.BirdingBob.com for his scientific and popular articles on bird migration research, available for free download, along with a large selection of bird and landscape photos from Asia, Israel and New York City. Sponsored by Kathy Stauffer, Windermere Real Estate
Wings Over Water Festival Partners: North Cascades Audubon Society by Paul Woodcock Since the first festival sixteen years ago, North Cascades Audubon Society has been involved, contributing birding and natural history expertise and plain old hard work to the Wings Over Water effort. North Cascades Audubon (NCAS), our local, Whatcom County, chapter of the National Audubon Society, was established in 1970 by local citizens to promote the enjoyment, study and conservation of our local wildlife, particularly birds. For nearly fifty years, the chapter has actively promoted sensible policies that protect wildlife habitat and our environment and connected people with nature. NCAS holds monthly educational meetings from September through May at the Whatcom Museum in Bellingham, conducts regular field trips and other educational events as well as publishing eight newsletters annually. All these events are free and open to all who wish to attend. Examples of citizen science efforts conducted by the chapter include the annual Bellingham/Whatcom County Christmas Bird Count and regular bird surveys on Whatcom Land Trust lands and in the Cherry Point and Sandy Point areas.
Paul Woodcock, a life time birder, is currently the Vice President of the North Cascades Audubon Society. He leads a birding field trip the first Saturday of each month from Semiahmoo County Park at Semiahmoo Spit from 9 am - noon. He will also be leading the 10 am field trip to Semiahmoo Spit along with Jim Jorgensen.
If you participate in Wings Over Water NW (WOW) field trips or visit the WOW Viewing Stations you will find NCAS volunteers sharing their knowledge and expertise. Visit the NCAS booth at the WOW Expo and learn more about birds and the chapter, or northcascadesaudubon.org.
WHAT IS A WARBLER?
by Deborah Allen
Saturday, March 17 WHERE: Blaine Performing Arts Center 975 H Street • Blaine TIME: 3-4 p.m. COST: Free (donations welcome) Small and colorful, warblers are the birds every birder wants to see. The smallest, Northern Parula, is a little more than four inches from beak to tail, the largest only six inches long. Generally, warblers make a living by eating insects, so their bills are small and slender. You might recognize some of the warblers that live nearby like Yellow-rumped Warblers and Common Yellowthroats. In the Pacific Northwest halfa-dozen different kinds of warblers are easy to find, and there are many others. We’ll also take a look at some of the eastern warblers that may visit Washington State. Sponsored by Semiahmoo Women’s Club Deborah Allen’s bird photos have appeared in numerous publications, including BirdWatching, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Birds and Blooms, National Wildlife, National Parks, Natural History, and the New York Times. She leads birding tours with Robert DeCandido and is currently finishing a Field Guide to the Birds of Central Park for Columbia University Press.
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2018
Peace Arch International Sculpture Exhibition • May-October Alaska Packers Cannery Museum May-Labor Day SeaSkills Boating Festival • May 12 Historic Plover Passenger Ferry Rides Weekends: Memorial Day-Labor Day Blaine Gardeners Market Saturdays June-October Tall Ships Lady Washington & Hawaiian Chieftain • June 1-5 Ride to the Border • June 2 Hands Across the Border • June 10
FEATURED ARTIST
Old Fashioned Fourth of July • July 4
EXPLORING
Drayton Harbor Music Festival July 8-14
BIRCH BAY
BIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT Sunday, March 18
Art-2-Jazz Street Fair • July 14 Tall Ships • August 3-6
BP Heron Center
Enjoy a day in Birch Bay exploring birds, birds, birds! *For all events taking place in Birch Bay State Park, a Discovery Pass or a $10 day pass is required for parking.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Breakfast for Birders and Wildlife Presentation
My art is an effort to communicate the beauty and significance of birds. To entice people to want to learn more about them. To grasp the diversity and variety and uniqueness of and within each species. To see their personalities shine through the paint and ink, to feel the joy that I felt when I happened upon that particular bird and the moments I shared with it. It’s not complicated art, it doesn’t have hidden meaning. Bird and perch, simple. I began painting with minimalism and realism in mind; an effort to cut out the busyness and visual stimuli and concentrate just on the subject, to illuminate and celebrate the small, often overlooked individuals of branch, wave, and breeze.
Seating is limited. Reservations available online at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com or on Saturday at the festival headquarters at Blaine Middle School Cafeteria, 975 H St.
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Where: BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park • 7290 Birch Bay Drive Cost: Free Wayne Diaz and Chuck Kinzer will lead a photo walk along Birch Bay Drive and in Birch Bay State Park. They will provide insights into the birds of the area and where and how to watch and capture images of our feathered friends. Bring your camera!
Come Play at Birch Bay!
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Birding Walk at Birch Bay with Paul Woodcock Where: BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park • 7290 Birch Bay Drive Cost: Free Paul Woodcock will lead a bird walk around trails within Birch Bay State Park. Come and hear about birds in the park and find out about best viewing locations.
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Photography Workshop: The Basics of Photographing Birds, with Instructor Ken Salzman Where: BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park • 7290 Birch Bay Drive Cost: Free Designed for beginner and novice photographers, this workshop will present the basics photographers need to know about capturing images of our feathered friends. Ken Salzman, an avid birder and photographer, also teaches photography courses at Whatcom Community College. Visit his website at www.kensalzman.zenfolio.com
Photo: Eric Ellingson
May 26 & 27 Kite Festival July 14 & 15
Sand Sculpture Competition Roll Back Weekend
September 1 & 2 Discover Birch Bay Days
Photo: EricEllingson.com
Short-Ear Owl
Sunny Brown Subway (Blaine) Terry Galvin Totally Chocolate Un-wined Barrels of Hope Wayne Diaz WECU Bank Wheelhouse Tavern Great Blue Heron
A Birding Paradise!
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ATER 2018 SUPPORTERS & FRIENDS Patricia & Jim Jorgensen Joe Meche John and Carol Choulochas Joyce Dippold Joyce Vanderpol Realty Ken Salzman Levi VanderVeen Mike Peetoom North Bellingham Golf Course NWcascades.com Paso Del Norte Patricia Applegate Paul Woodcock Peace Arch City Café & Bar Phil Calise Roger Ellingson Law Offices Shibuya Rochelle Stafholt Good Samaritan
Summer Fun in the Park • August 25
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Birch Bay Photo Walk
Meet Annie Moorhead and enjoy an exhibit of her artwork Friday night, March 16 from 5-7 p.m. at The Vault Wine Bar in Blaine. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 360-543-9982 or online at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com. See page 4 for details.
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Peace Arch Park International Concert Series • Sundays, August 5, 12, 19, 26
Holiday Harbor Lights • December 1
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and presentation by Deborah Allen, Birding in Special Places. Sponsored by Birch Bay Chamber and Dave & Deb Hiller, Rockwood Realty
“Essentially I’m a bird nerd with a pencil and a paintbrush.”
Run to the Border • August 4
Oktoberfest • October 13
Where: BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park* 7290 Birch Bay Dr. Cost: $15 for Adults, $10 for children (under 12)
ANNIE MOORHEAD
Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival August 4 & 5
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Western Grebe
Photo: C. Kinzer
Harlequin Duck
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KIDS BIRDTASTIC FUN! 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 17
On Saturday, March 17, the Wings Over Water Birding Expo at the Blaine Middle School will have lots of free kids’ bird related fun and educational activities. Plus for some wild surprises sponsored by Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2. NEW THIS YEAR!
Photo Booth Fun interactive photo experience for everyone!
Kids can also attend a free bird art workshop (11 a.m.-Noon) by this year’s featured artist Annie Moorhead or drop by the Magic Drawing booth (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) where artist Ellen Clark will show you how to make a rock’n bird or flying bird mobile. Artist Rosa Caldwell will be at the booth in the afternoon (2 p.m. – 4 p.m.) to make spotted sparrows.
LIVE RAPTORS
More hands on activities include build your own birdhouse (10 am – till gone!) All ages will be awed at the BUILD A “Hunters of the Sky” live raptor presentation by Sardis BIRDHOUSE Raptor Center. Head outside for viewing birds at several Bird Viewing Stations or take a nature cruise aboard the Plover Passenger Ferry. See location and details on these events on page 4 marked with a
Northwest Birding Festival 2018
MARCH 16, 17 & 18 - EVENTS SCHEDULE
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*Pre-register for all events at www.WingsOverWaterBirdingFestival.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Bus Charter Guided Field Trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Delta, BC Where: Departure 8 a.m., Birch Bay Square (Behind Woods Coffee) 8130 Birch Bay Square Rd. (Off I-5 Exit 270). Cost: $42 includes bus charter, entrance fee and bag of bird seed. Lunch: Additional fee for Subway lunch options or bring your own lunch. (No glass containers). Space is limited. Experience a guided field trip to one of Canada’s top birding sites, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, just 40 minutes across the border in Delta, B.C., Canada. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please note: A passport or an enhanced driver’s license is required for crossing the US/Canada border. Sponsored by Mike Kent, Windermere Realty.
FESTIVALEvent EVENT MAP Festival Map Semiahmoo Resort Semiahmoo Golf - Spa Resort
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10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Birding Field Trip to Semiahmoo Spit Where: Ticket Sales/Bus Departure from Blaine Middle School • 975 H St. Cost: $5 (includes snack) Pre-registration is available online or on Saturday, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Blaine Middle School, 975 H Street. Seating is limited. Perfect for the novice and experienced birder to explore the abundance of birds along Semiahmoo Spit. Enjoy a scenic bus ride around Drayton Harbor learning about the fascinating geology from Jim Jorgensen will help you discover what makes this such a premier birding location. Then take a leisurely two-hour walk led by naturalist Paul Woodcock, on both a paved walking trail and along the beach to view birds close at hand. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. There will also be an opportunity to visit the Alaska Packers Association Museum to learn about the maritime history of the area. Sponsored by AMS (Automated Mailing Services). 10 a.m. to Noon; and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Salish Sea Open Water Birding & Wildlife Cruise, by San Juan Cruises Departure: Boat departs from Semiahmoo Resort Plover Dock at 9565 Semiahmoo Dr. Cost: $50/pp. Pre-register online at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com*
(Arrive at boat dock no later than 9:45 a.m. Boat departs promptly at 10 a.m.)
Take a two-hour offshore cruise from Semiahmoo Spit aboard the 50’ Salish Sea. View a variety of birds in the waters of Boundary Bay and Semiahmoo Bay. Professional naturalists will be aboard to help spot birds and wildlife you’ll see along the way. Dress for inclement weather, bring binoculars and camera. The Salish Sea has indoor seating, and ample outdoor viewing areas on two levels. Sponsored by Semiahmoo Shore Waterfront Community.
*Cruise is subject to cancellation due to rough sea conditions. Should this happen, prepaid registration fees will be refunded.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Historic Plover Passenger Ferry Nature Cruises* Where: Departure on the hour from Blaine Harbor Boating Center Dock, Visitor Dock, 235 Marine Drive Last departure is at 3 p.m. Limited seating. Cost: $5. There are no ticket sales from the dock. Pre-registration is available on-line for $6 (includes processing fee) at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com or on Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Blaine Middle School. The Plover Ferry will be taking passengers on a 45-minute guided nature cruise of Drayton Harbor & Semiahmoo Bay. A knowledgeable wildlife biologist will be on board to point out wildlife and birds along the way. Dress appropriately for inclement weather. For details on MV Plover Passenger Ferry, visit: www.draytonharbormaritime.org. Sponsored by Blaine Harbor, Port of Bellingham. *The Plover Ferry trips are subject to cancellation due to rough sea conditions. Should happen, prepaid registration fees will be refunded. Seating is limited and may be sold out prior to the festival. Tickets for available seats may be purchased in person on Saturday, March 17 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Blaine Middle School, 975 H Street, Blaine.
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1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Advanced Photography Workshop, by Instructor, Ken Salzman Where: Blaine Middle School Classroom • 975 H Street Cost: $20 - Space is limited. Excellent opportunity for photographers to learn advanced tips and techniques in wildlife photography with an emphasis on bird photography. Ken will take you through what you need to know about camera settings, techniques and best ways to find and set up to get great shots. Ken Salzman is an avid birder and photographer, and teaches photography at Whatcom Community College.
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Blaine Community Pancake Breakfast Where: Blaine Community Center • 763 G Street (across the street from Blaine Middle School /WOW Festival Headquarters) Cost: Adults $6, Children $4. (Breakfast tickets sold at the Blaine Community Center) Start the day with a hearty breakfast of pancakes, waffles, biscuits & gravy or french toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee & OJ.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: All Day Kids’ Activities Where: Blaine Middle School Cafeteria • 975 H Street Cost: Free. Bring the kids! All day kids’ activities, including art & crafts, games, face painting and some wild surprises! Sponsored by Blaine Birch Bay Park &
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Salish Sea Open Water Birding & Wildlife Cruise - by San Juan Cruises Departure: Boat departs from Semiahmoo Resort Plover Dock at 9565 Semiahmoo Dr. • Cost: $50/pp. For details see 10 a.m. time slot. Sponsored by Big Al’s Diner,
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Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Live Raptor Presentation “Hunters of the Sky” by Sardis Raptor Center Where: Blaine School Performing Arts Center • 975 H Street Cost: Free Exciting opportunity to have up-close encounters with many birds of prey, including owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles. Sponsored by Bob & Lois Franco. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Birding Field Trip, Blaine Harbor Loop, by Dr. Robert DeCandido and Wayne Diaz Where: Meet at Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Dr. Cost: FREE Take a leisurely 2-mile walk along Marine Park waterfront. View raptors, dabblers, divers, shore birds, and song birds. Sponsored by Propack.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: WOW Festival Opening and Artist Reception Where: The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street, Downtown Blaine Cost: $20, St. Patrick’s Day Buffet, $4 beer and $5 wine Opening celebration to the Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival. Fabulous St. Patrick’s Day Buffet, beer, wine, silent auction, wildlife art and photography displays. Meet featured artist Annie Moorhead, and enjoy a presentation by Ric Zarwell from Rock Jumper Worldwide Birding Adventures. Limited seating. Pre-register at wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com, or call 360-543-9982. Sponsored by Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures.
10 a.m*. to 5 p.m.: All Day Birding Expo, Festival Headquarters & Information Where: Blaine Middle School Cafeteria • 975 H Street Cost: Free. (Fees do apply for some activities. See detailed schedule for information) Enjoy many free activities for the whole family, including expert wildlife speakers, Sardis Raptor Center live raptor presentations, kids’ activities, Birdtastic Kids’ Art Station, food, art & craft vendors, wildlife exhibits and displays. The Festival Registration Desk will open at 8:30 a.m. for making reservations and purchasing tickets for field trips and activities.
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10 a.m. ‘til gone: Kids Birdhouse Building Where: Blaine Middle School Cafeteria • 975 H Street, Blaine Cost: Recommended Donation $2 Build a bird house to invite the local birds to make your backyard their home. (For kids up to age 14, while supplies last.) Sponsored by Pacific Building Center.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: North Cascades Audubon Society Bird Viewing Stations Where: Viewing station maps will be available at the Blaine Middle School. Cost: Free Seeing is believing! You will be amazed at the number of interesting bird species you can see close at hand viewed through a spotting scope. Knowledgeable birders from North Cascades Audubon are on hand to assist and answer questions. Sponsored by North Cascades Audubon Society. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Swans of Winter - by Martha Jordan Where: Blaine School Performing Arts Center • 975 H Street Cost: Free Trumpeter swans, the largest waterfowl in the world, have been brought back from the brink of extinction and once again grace our skies and waterways. Join Martha Jordan, well-known swan biologist and Executive Director of Northwest Swan Conservation Association. Learn about the life history and biology of Washington’s native trumpeter and tundra swans, and discover ways you can contribute to our understanding of these magnificent birds by doing what you already enjoy doing outdoors. Sponsored by Law Firm of Chemelick, Sitkin and Davis.
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.: Blaine Elementary Nightingale Choir- led by Blaine School Music Instructor, Brian Myrik Where: Blaine School Performing Art Center • 975 H Street Cost: Free The Blaine Elementary School Choir “Nightingales” will perform a delightful arrangement of songs about our feathered friends! 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Birding Field Trip to Semiahmoo Spit, led by Phil Calise Where: Ticket Sales/Bus Departure from Blaine Middle School • 975 H St. Cost: $5 (includes snack) For details see 10 a.m. time slot. Sponsored by AMS (Automated Mailing Services).
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3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: What is a Warbler? by Deborah Allen Where: Blaine School Performing Arts Center 975 H Street Cost: Free Small and colorful, warblers are the birds every birder wants to see. In the Pacific Northwest half-a-dozen different kinds of warblers are easy to find, and there are many others. We’ll also take a look at some of the eastern warblers that may visit Washington State. See page 2 for complete details on this special event. Sponsored by Semiahmoo Women’s Club. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Featured Presentation by Dr. Robert DeCandido A Bird’s Eye View of Migration Worldwide: From the Pacific Coast to the Far, Far East Where: Blaine School Performing Arts Center • 975 H Street Cost: Free (donations welcome) In the Pacific Northwest, we see large numbers and species of birds migrating in the fall along the Pacific Flyway. But what about other parts of the world? Do birds migrate at roughly the same time of the year and resemble the kinds of birds seen here? Dr. Robert DeCandido’s talk will focus on such similarities and differences of bird migration in the Pacific Northwest. Sponsored by
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Alaska Packers Association Cannery and Museum Where: 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway (Semiahmoo Spit) Cost: Free - (donations welcome) Experience local maritime history, housed in an original Alaska Packers cannery building. The museum exhibits tell the story of days gone by and include a scale model fish trap, antique machinery, a gallery of historic photos, and an original 28 foot Bristol Bay fishing boat. Sunny Brown, APA Museum Coordinator will be available to provide a presentation about this rich time Kathy Stauffer, Windermere Real Estate. in Blaine’s history. More information: www.draytonharbormaritime.org. Sponsored by Drayton Harbor Maritime.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Birds and their Nests – by Joe Meche Where: Meet at Blaine Harbor Boating Center • 235 Marine Drive Cost: Free Through his intimate observation and photography of nesting birds, Joe will discuss and illustrate the variety of nests found locally and elaborates on the concept of man-made nesting boxes. Afterward, at noon, join Joe for a birding field trip around Blaine Harbor. Sponsored by Lummi Island Wild. 11 a.m. to Noon: Kids’ “Bird Art” Workshop, by Annie Moorhead Maximum 12 participants (Ages 5 and up) Where: Blaine Middle School Classroom • 975 H Street Cost: Free Featured Artist Annie Moorhead will guide children in a bird-related art project activity. Sponsored by T.C. Trading Company, Cold Storage and Border Solutions.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Wildlife Presentation: “Eagles in Our Midst” by David Hancock Where: Blaine Middle School Cafeteria • 975 H Street Cost: Free Biologist, filmmaker, writer and publisher David Hancock will discuss the once endangered eagles that are a conservation success story with over 70,000 of these majestic birds thriving in North America today. We are fortunate to live close to these majestic birds which thrive in our region. Learn how we can be good neighbors with these fascinating wild friends. Sponsored by Ed & Pat Kingshott.
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9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Breakfast for Birders Presentation by Deborah Allen Where: BP Heron Center* • 7878 Birch Bay Dr. • Birch Bay State Park Cost: Adults - $15 • $10 for children under 12 Enjoy a delicious breakfast and presentation comparing birding in local, special places from Reifel, B.C., and Boundary Bay, to Blaine, and Bow-Edison to birds and birding in New York City. Come and explore why birders travel here from all over the world. Sponsored by Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
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11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Birch Bay Photo Walk Where: BP Heron Center* • 7878 Birch Bay Dr. • Birch Bay State Park Cost: Free Bring your camera! Wayne Diaz and Chuck Kinzer will lead a photo walk along Birch Bay Drive and in the Birch Bay State Park. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Birding Walk at Birch Bay Where: BP Heron Center* • 7878 Birch Bay Dr. • Birch Bay State Park Cost: Free Paul Woodcock will lead a bird walk around trails within Birch Bay State Park. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Photography Workshop: The Basics of Photographing Birds, by Instructor, Ken Salzman Where: BP Heron Center* • 7878 Birch Bay Dr. • Birch Bay State Park Cost: Free Designed for beginner and novice photographers, this workshop will present the basics photographers need to know about capturing images of our feathered friends. *A Discover Pass or a $10 day pass is required for parking within the state park.
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Birch Bay author releases new children’s book The book, “The Fudgeknuckles of Swampbottom,” is intended for readers age 6 to 13. B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Gnomes, pixies and even a swarm of angry wasps make an appearance in “The Fudgeknuckles of Swampbottom,” a children’s book recently released by Birch Bay resident Jo Ann Gilbert Stover. The book is Stover’s latest venture into children’s writing and is in-
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tended for readers age 6 to 13. The story focuses on the Fudgeknuckle family, who lives with a community of tiny gnomes beneath the hulking roots of an old oak tree. Sweetflower Fudgeknuckle, a mother of six, fends for her family even when a swarm of wasps threatens their village, called “Swampbottom.” The tale ends on a happy note. “It brings the family closer together,” Stover said. Stover moved to Washington in the 1960s to raise her four children; now, she’s a grandmother of 10 children and a great-grandmother of 35. “I used to make up stories for my own children,” she said. “I have a most vivid imagination.” Other than “The Fudgeknuckles of Swampbottom,” she’s also authored “Karielle and the Gift of Magic,” “Karielle and the Return of Magic,” “One for the Dragon, Two for the Crow” and “Laban’s Song.” Most of her work falls in the fantasy genre and
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s “The Fudgeknuckles of Swampbottom.” features spiritual themes. When writing, she said her goal is to inspire readers to “Make life magical, look for the unusual [and] don’t see the world as entirely what it is, but look for what could be there.” “The Fudgeknuckles of Swampbottom” is available in paperback for $21.99 and on e-book for $3.99 online at Amazon.com, Xlibris. com and Barnesandnoble.com.
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Public Notices SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR YAKIMA COUNTY In Re the Estate of ROBERT J. WIERSMA, Decedent. No. 18-4-00089-39 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the Decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (a) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (b) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: MARCH 8, 2018 JEFFREY L. WIERSMA, Personal Rep. Attorney for Personal Representative: J. PATRICK SHIREY, WSBA #29838. Address for Mailing or Service: LYON WEIGAND & GUSTAFSON PS 222 North Third Street P. O. Box 1689 Yakima, WA 98907-1689
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5410 Snow Goose Ln #505 9424 Turnstone Ln #29 9404 Turnstone Ln #20 9146 Aerie Lane 7714 Birch Bay Dr #409 4830 Cedar Ln $309,000 Move-in ready, single story, $795,000 New Semiahmoo Shore luxu- $1,079,000 Semiahmoo Shore 2875 $949,000 Come fall in love! A gat- $299,000 Top Floor luxury condo in $274,900 Near Birch Bays best sandy end unit condo. 2-BD, 2-BA, large office w/ French doors. Covered patio, room to grill. Well maintained, high-end finishes. Crown molding, granite counters, stainless appliances. Located in picturesque Semiahmoo, enjoy a bite at the Great Blue Heron Bar & Grill & hit quick bucket of balls on driving range. All within 2 minutes of your doorstep. Best location in the whole neighborhood-- quiet and private!
ry home. Pacific Northwest’s newest waterfront gated community on Semiahmoo Spit & walking distance to Marina, 4-star resort hotel & spa w/award-winning Golf courses. Miles of beaches. Relax on covered patio next to gas firepit. Quality finishes throughout. Dir: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left. MLS# 1114243
SF Sunrise Home w/view of Drayton Harbor & Mt. Baker. Guest Casita w/private entry. Top-of-line finishes throughout, flooring, full appliance package. Hardwood flooring, linear FP, quartz counters, Grohe & Kohler fixtures. 2 suites. Covered patio w/fireplace. Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left. MLS# 1200998
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beautiful beachfront Grand Bay Resort Condominiums. 2-BD w/ soaring vaulted ceilings, add’l loft room +high windows for tons of daylight. Upscale interiors, luxurious master suite, deluxe kitchen, great room with spacious deck-all in the heart of well-loved Birch Bay. Steps to the Beach! Custom hot tub, elevators & plenty of parking. Ideal permanent home or luxury vacation get-away.
beach. Adorable cabin completely remodeled, ready for you! Roof top balcony with a view of the water. Ductless heat pump w/air conditioning in the summer when needed. Tan less hot h20 heater, propane free-standing stove, owners pride in mind. New facilities planned for this community on the Salish Seas, warmest bay you will be able to live a vacation!
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private gated secure housing community of Birch Bay Village. No steps, ADA access throughout, 5’ swing in the custom shower wheelchair bathroom configuration. Great room with 12’ ceilings and sweeping green belt views, high levels of privacy and low to no maintenance landscaping. Community offers high level of amenities, a must see.
estate awaits! 5-BD, shop, 2 stalls & paddocks (+ hay room), multiple pastures, RV parking & mother-in-law suite. Beautiful grounds w/ fruit trees, garden beds, creek & adorable covered bridge. Kit/baths have been renovated! No water concerns, the property is serviced by Bell Bay Jackson. Fantastic location - quick & easy access to I-5, Blaine or Birch Bay
plan! Master bdrm w/ attached ensuite bathroom with extra/separate sink and walk-in closet. Large pantry and lots of additional storage including an office/ den and laundry room. Complex includes large club house, exercise room, meeting room and kitchen facilities. Convenient location w/major shopping, Whatcom Comm College & food co-op nearby.
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Highlights from Olympia: How did your elected representatives vote? A project of the Washington Policy Center, WashingtonVotes.org issues a periodic report of recent votes cast by state lawmakers in Olympia. Following are the votes cast in February by District 42 representatives Vincent Buys (R-Lynden) and Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden) and state senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale). More details on the bills can be found online at thenorthernlight.com.
Rep. Vincent Buys (R-Lynden)
Rep. Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden)
N N
Senate Bill 5991: Increasing transparency of contributions by creating the Washington state DISCLOSE act of 2018. Passed the House on February 28 by a vote of 53-45.
N N
Senate Bill 6002: Enacting the Washington voting rights act of 2018. Passed the House on February 27 by a vote of 52-46.
N N
Senate Bill 6032: Making supplemental appropriations. Passed the House on February 26 by a vote of 5046 with two members excused.
X X
Senate Bill 6199: Concerning the individual provider employment administrator program. Passed the House on March 1 by a vote of 50-0 with 48 members not voting.
Y Y
Senate Bill 6617: Concerning records disclosure obligations of the legislative branch. Passed the House on February 23 by a vote of 83-14 with one member excused.
E
Senate Bill 5955: Concerning the collection of a motor vehicle excise tax by a regional transit authority. Passed the Senate on February 28, 2018 by a vote of 30-14, with five members excused.
Y
Senate Bill 5992: Concerning bump-fire stocks. Passed the Senate on Final Passage on February 27 by a vote of 31-18.
N
Senate Bill 6032: Making supplemental appropriations. Passed the Senate on February 23 by a vote of 25-33 with one member excused.
Y
Senate Bill 6617: Concerning records disclosure obligations of the legislative branch. Passed the Senate on February 23 by a vote of 41-7, with one member excused.
Deming resident pleads guilty in crab pot theft case Deming resident James Patrick Kelly, 51, pleaded guilty last month to third degree theft and malicious mischief charges in connection with the theft of crab pots used to build a Christmas tree at Blaine Marine Park last November, said Blaine Municipal Court clerk Tracy Kruse. Represented by Sharon Westergreen, the city’s public defender, Kelly entered the guilty plea on February 7 during a pretrial hearing, Kruse said. Judge Michael Bobbink ordered that Kelly pay an $883 fine or do community service, which deducts $11.50 from the fine per hour completed. Kelly was arrested on November 17 last year after bystanders
Kathryn “Kay” Wilder
June 19, 1939 - February 24, 2018 Kathryn “Kay” Wilder, a long-time resident of Blaine, peacefully passed away at age 78 on Saturday, February 24. Born in Rivera, CA, Kathryn eventually settled in the Blaine community and cared for her family with energy and dedication. Kathryn is survived by her beloved son Bill (Sharie); grandchildren Michale Kernan, Kassandra Sigmon, and Jimmy Wilder; and numerous relatives and dear friends. At Kathryn’s request, there will be no services. To share memories, please visit molesfarewelltributes.com.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
Sen. Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale)
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witnessed him dismantling and attempting to drive away with crab pots that had been used to build a Christmas tree at Blaine Marine Park. Volunteers spent several hours constructing the tree as part of the city’s Holiday Harbor Lights festival. The night prior, approximately 70 crab pots had been stolen at the site. In a police report filed by responding Blaine Police Department officer Jake Farrer, Kelly said that his boss, Patrick James, told him the Port of Bellingham granted him permission to take the crab pots. Kelly’s driver’s license was suspended and he was arrested, issued three citations and later released on his own recognizance. Kelly pleaded not guilty to all charges during a first appearance
hearing in December. A subsequent report filed by Blaine officer Tim Richardson disclosed that Kelly worked for James on the commercial fishing vessel, FV Salish Breeze. James told Richardson that Kelly told him he knew where to buy seized Canadian crab pots at $10 apiece. James admitted to purchasing 69 crab pots and said he didn’t realize they were stolen. Subsequently, he agreed to turn them back over to the city. Richardson estimated the total value of the 69 stolen crab pots to be around $3,450. Kelly is facing additional charges of second degree theft, a class C felony in Washington. The case is under review by the Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: February 12-16 February 12, 12:44 a.m.: Alarm au-
weg Road.
February 15, 7:55 a.m.: Trespass on
dible on Elmwood Drive.
February 13, 7:12 p.m.: Traffic haz-
Blaine Road.
February 12, 12:47 p.m.: Traffic haz-
ard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
February 15, 1:03 p.m.: Suspicious
ard on Birch Bay Drive.
February 14, 10:54 a.m.: Alarm au-
vehicle cold call on H Street Road.
February 12, 1:27 p.m.: Private im-
dible on Beachcomber Drive.
February 15, 5:03 p.m.: 911 hang up
pound on Blaine Road.
February 14, 11:10 a.m.: Traffic haz-
on Bay Road.
February 12, 1:56 p.m.: Civil prob-
ard on Harborview Road.
February 15, 10:12 p.m.: Welfare
lem on Drayton Harbor Road.
February
February 12, 4:03 p.m.: Private im-
zen assist cold call on Harrison
February 16, 2:37 a.m.: Welfare
pound on Blaine Road.
Avenue.
check on Sunrise Road.
February 13, 2:59 a.m.: Party on
February 14, 12:39 p.m.: Neighbor-
February 16, 4:47 a.m.: Runaway
Drayton Harbor Road.
hood dispute cold call on Semiah-
cold call on Quinault Road.
February 13, 6:38 a.m.: Suspicious
moo Drive.
February 16, 5:35 a.m.: Alarm audi-
circumstances cold call on Henley
February 14, 12:56 p.m.: Panic
ble on Birch Bay Drive.
Street.
alarm on Birch Bay Square Street.
February 16, 7:22 a.m.: Extra patrol
February 13, 11:24 a.m.: Property
February 14, 5:13 p.m.: Traffic con-
on Surf Place.
found on Grandview Road.
trol on Birch Bay Drive and Shintaffer
February 16, 9:22 a.m.: Alarm audi-
February 13, 11:32 a.m.: Welfare
Road.
ble on Bay Road.
check on Chehalis Road.
February 14, 7:31 p.m.: Juvenile
February 16, 11:34 a.m.: Domestic
February 13, 4:10 p.m.: Theft on Hel-
problem on Moonglow Place.
verbal on Loft Lane.
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12:21
a.m.:
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Silver City Band: Friday and Saturday, March 9-10, 7:30-10 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive.
ACROSS 1. Unpleasant substance 5. Oil group 10. One-time Yankees rookie sensation 14. Ireland 15. Less easily found 16. Southeast Nigeria people 17. Bridgeline Digital stock designation 18. Play loudly 19. Elegantly fashionable 20. Open sore 22. Frozen water 23. Sacred Islamic site 24. “Kokomo” rockers 27. Follows sigma 30. Cease to exist 31. Cool 32. Doctors’ group 35. Less attractive 37. Swiss river 38. Greek sophist 39. Grandmothers 40. Afflict
41. Russian pancake of buckwheat flour and yeast 42. Actress __ Rachel Wood 43. Not bright 44. Western Asia peninsula 45. Baseball speedster Gordon 46. Golf score 47. Transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm 48. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 49. Songs to one’s lover 52. Cattle’s mammary gland 55. Having ten 56. Fencing sword 60. Scarlett’s home 61. Hold valuables 63. Italian Seaport 64. Cain and __ 65. Bad places to live 66. Large, wading bird 67. Witches 68. Cover with drops 69. Props up the head
DOWN 1. Philippine province 2. Shallow channel 3. Type of acid 4. Cygnus’ brightest star 5. One who buys and sells securities (abbr.) 6. Ill will 7. Plant of the goosefoot family 8. Intellectual 9. Mineral 10. Shiny silicate minerals 11. Ottoman civilian title 12. What you wear when eating BBQ (2 words) 13. Soul and calypso song 21. Advises 23. “The Spanish Tragedy” playwright 25. Surrounds the earth 26. Paddle 27. Adjusted 28. Succulent plant 29. Forearm bones 32. Belonging to Egyptian ascetic Apollo’s colleague 33. Type of mental illness 34. One from Asia 36. 007’s creator 37. Direct toward 38. Pie _ __ mode 40. Large terrier 41. Hillsides 43. Patriotic women (abbr.) 44. Connects words 46. For each 47. Flower cluster 49. Closes a deal 50. Arabian desert 51. Vaccine against poliomyelitis 52. American state 53. Religion practiced in China 54. Type of sediment 57. Hall of Famer Ruth 58. “Layla” singer Clapton 59. Gamble 61. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 62. Midway between south and southwest ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM
Weather Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Precipitation: During the period of February 27 to March 5, 0.22 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2018 year-to-date precipitation is 10.49 inches.
Temperature: High for the past week was 54.3°F on March 4 with a low of 32.6°F on March 3. Average high was 50.1°F and average low was 36.5°F.
Tides
Police Reports February 27, 2:50 a.m.: Noise distur-
agency on Birch Bay Drive.
bance on 8th Street.
March 4, 3:15 p.m.: Assist other
February 27, 9:55 a.m.: Juvenile
agency on Blaine Avenue.
problem on H Street.
March 4, 4:51 p.m.: Malicious mis-
February 27, 1:59 p.m.: Traffic and
chief on 15th Street.
other offenses on Boblett Street.
March 4, 6:35 p.m.: Welfare check
February 27, 3:15 p.m.: Assist other
on H Street.
agency on Boblett Street.
March 5, 8:15 a.m.: Possession of
February 28, 8:45 a.m.: Telephone
stolen vehicle at Peace Arch POE.
harassment on 3rd Street.
March 5, 10:29 a.m.: 911 hang up
Fr 9 4:27 am 6.0
February 28, 10:40 a.m.: Aban-
on Harrison Avenue.
doned vehicle on Mitchell Street.
March 5, 12:02 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
February 28, 11:00 a.m.: Theft from
cumstances on H Street.
Sa 10 1:22 am 7.5
5:43 am 6.5
a building on Boblett Street.
March 6, 12:46 a.m.: Assault in the
10:35 am 7.6
6:26 pm 1.5
February 28, 9:25 p.m.: Runaway
fourth degree on Martin Street.
report on E Street.
March 6, 9:48 a.m.: Driving with a
Su 11 3:30 am 7.8
8:17 am 6.6
March 2, 1:35 a.m.: Suspicious cir-
suspended license on Peace Portal
12:33 pm 7.4
8:24 pm 1.3
cumstances on Bayview Street.
Drive.
Mo 12 4:18 am 8.1
9:31 am 6.4
March 2, 12:19 p.m.: Shoplifting on
March 6, 2:13 p.m.: Citizen assist on
9:16 pm 1.1
H Street.
H Street.
March 2, 12:19 p.m.: Warrant arrest
March 6, 3:28 p.m.: Welfare check
on H Street.
on Alder Street.
March 2, 1:15 p.m.: Abandoned
March 6, 4:30 p.m.: Burglary in the
We 14 5:26 am 8.6 10:57 am 5.4
property on Martin Street.
second degree on Peace Portal
March 3, 12:48 a.m.: Alcohol of-
Drive.
fenses on Peace Portal Drive. March 3, 5:05 p.m.: Assist other
Report by Blaine Police Department.
March 9-15 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT 9:49 am 7.9
5:26 pm 1.6
1:43 pm 7.3
Tu 13 4:54 am 8.4 10:19 am 5.9
2:49 pm 7.4 10:02 pm 0.9
Pruning 101: Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about the growth habits of trees and bushes, why to prune, the right tools, how to get overgrown trees back in shape and how to creatively use clippings. Info: Kelle Sunter at 360/ 332-7435. Crab Feed: Saturday, March 10, 5 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. The Haynie Opry: Saturday, March 10, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Featuring Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band performing traditional country music. Features special guest Marcia Kester performing tribute to Patsy Cline. Doors open at 6 p.m. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, March 10, 7-9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Mark Williams & Selena Rogers. Haynie Grange Breakfast: Sunday, March 11, 8 a.m.–noon, Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. No one goes hungry! Come to eat pancakes, French toast, ham, eggs, coffee, tea and more. $6 for adults, $3 for kids 5-12 and free for kids under 5. A Journey to the Source of the Ganges River: Wednesday, March 14, 12:45 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763. G Street. Join Dr. Debu Majumdar for a tour of northern India from the plains to the Himalayas. Slide show based on his novel, “Sacred River: A Himalayan Journey.” Info: 360/332-8040. Creepy Underwear: Wednesday, March 14, 3:15–4:15 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Ever had a pair of underwear you were afraid of? Now you can! Join us for a creepy craft program, based on the hilarious book Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown. We provide the underwear; you bring the weird. Participants will get a brand new pair of green briefs and materials to creep them out. But you have to take them home when you’re done! Kindergarten Registration Day: Thursday, March 15, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Blaine Primary School, 820 Boblett Street. Parents of soon-to-be kindergarteners can come to register for the next school year. Children must turn five on or before August 31, 2018. Must bring a copy of child’s birth certificate and updated immunization records. Info: 360/332-1300. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Thursday, March 15, noon, CJ’s Beach House restaurant, 7878 Birch Bay Drive. Speaker: Hart Hodges, director of WWU’s Center for Economic and Business Research. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Youth Updates and Quarterly Report: Thursday, March 15, 6 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Healthy Youth Coalition gives a quarterly report. Wings Over Water Opening Reception: Friday, March 16, 5–7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar & Event Space, 277 G Street. Enjoy food and wine, silent auction, wildlife art and photography displays, meet featured artist Annie Moorehead, and enjoy a presentation by Ric Zarwell from Rock Jumper Worldwide Birding Adventures. St. Patrick’s buffet dinner $20, wine $5, beer $4. Info:wingsoverwaternwbirdingfestival.com. Bob Milne Performance: Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center. Enjoy music by world-renowned ragtime, boogie-woogie pianist. Adults $15, students $10 available at: brownpapertickets.com. Proceeds benefit Blaine Library improvements. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, March 17, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, coffee and orange juice. Adults $6, kids under 6 $4. Info: 360/332-8040. Wings Over Water Birding Festival: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Blaine Middle School, 975 H Street. Expert wildlife speakers, wildlife and geology field trips, live raptor presentations, photography workshops, exhibits and displays, birding and wildlife cruises, kids’ activities. Info: 360/543-9982. Tree Sale: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m.–noon, Henry Jansen Ag Center, 1775 Front Street, Lynden. Whatcom Tree Farm Forestry Association will sell 15 tree species at a $1 each. Info: 360/671-6988. Kid’s Bird Seed Hangers Class: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. $20 materials cost. Info: vwhomeandgarden.com. Make a Bird Feeder: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Celebrate Wings Over Water at the Blaine Library by making your very own bird feeder to take home. Everything you need will be provided. For grades K-5. Info: 360/305-3637. St. Patrick’s Day at The Vault: Saturday, March 17, The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Special corned beef dinner plus regular menu and live music 7-9 p.m. with Chuck Dingee & Sharon Mayson. Irish Stew Dinner: Saturday, March 17, 4:30-7 p.m., Custer United Methodist Church, 2996 Main Street, Custer. Adults $9, kids 6-12 $6, under 6 free. Info: 360/366-5181. AARP Driving Class: Wednesday, March 21, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Brush up on your driving skills, become aware of your physical changes and how they affect your driving. $15 for AARP members, $20 nonmembers. Info and registration: 360/3328040.
3:47 pm 7.5 10:44 pm 0.8
Th 15 5:52 am 8.8 11:33 am 4.8
Vegetable Gardening 101: Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Learn bed sizes, paths, best veggies to grow in Whatcom County and more. Free. Info: vwhomeandgarden. com.
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City staff issue development, code enforcement stats
s Members of the Blaine Downtown Alliance pictured from l.: Alicia Rule, Laura McKinney, Cindy Moe, Alan Finston, James Danger and Michael Jones. Photo courtesy of Alicia Rule
In a year-end report to the city council, city staff made one thing clear – 2017 was a busy year. “It’s all good news, for the most part,” said community development director Michael Jones. The report, released February 26, states that 46 building permits were approved by city staff in 2017; in 2016, 72 permits were approved and in 2015, 30 permits were approved. Jones said 46 approved permits is typical for Blaine adding, “we would like to see the number get bigger.” A total of 60 land use applications were processed by city staff in 2017. That year, the Blaine Planning Commission vested or approved 20 applications; in 2016, they vested or approved eight applications and in 2015, they vested or approved eight applications, according to the report. Building permit fees gener-
ated $314,816 for city revenue this year, exceeding its budget of $197,200. Land use permit fees generated $33,421 in 2017, exceeding the budget of $25,600. As far as construction goes, Jones said, “It’s residential that’s really taking up most of our construction value.” According to the report, total construction value for 2017 was $20,981,238; residential value totaled $17,490,234, while non-residential totaled $3,491,004. In 2016, construction values were much higher due to the Blaine High School expansion, which the city issued permits for in July 2016 at an estimated construction cost of $29.76 million. Code enforcement Community planner and code enforcement officer Maddie Ottley took over the second half of the presentation to report that
124 properties were cited with code enforcement violations in 2017. Ottley said 28 percent of the violations were due to overgrown vegetation. Last year, six properties were demolished and another six were repaired following the city’s code enforcement. In addition, 116 violations were resolved voluntarily by property owners, while eight violations required the city to issue a notice of civil violation, a stop work order or a dangerous building determination. To date, seven buildings are still considered substandard by the city; six of them are unoccupied; three of them are owned by Country Enterprises. In 2017, the city collected $4,762.50 in fines, while $17,708 was liened. Another $13,000 is scheduled to be paid to the city in 2018, according to the report.
Blaine Downtown Alliance wants to bolster business, spur growth In an attempt to bring Blaine’s economy back to life, community members formed the Blaine Downtown Alliance, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit and an official affiliate of Washington state’s Main Street Program. The Main Street Program provides guidance to cities that are looking to revitalize their downtowns. “This program has been proven in over 1,200 cities and towns across 40 states across the country and we are thrilled about the possibilities for Blaine,” said Blaine Downtown Alliance president Alicia Rule. “It really will take our whole community working together to make this successful and fun.” Ten people, representing small business, the school district and the city make up the board of directors, Rule said. Currently, the board is forming committees to help organize volunteers. “Our goal is to be a sustainable, long-term planning nonprofit that is community led,” Rule said. “We believe our local community itself knows best what we need and what will bring long lasting success.” Moving forward, the group plans
to attend various neighborhood meetings to get the word out. To get involved, email Rule at aliciarule@gmail.com or search “Blaine Downtown Alliance” on Facebook.
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