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Senior center hosts its ‘Golden Anniversary Hoedown,’ page 2

See heavy equipment in action at the ‘Roadeo’

Home Farm opens in Birch Bay, page 8-9

Photos from the Birch Bay Rollback Weekend, page 15

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Hundreds of visitors peruse classic cars in Birch Bay

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s Rollback Weekend visitors admire a 1946 Chevy on August 11. The two-day event was hosted by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and featured live music, a beer garden and car competitions. See photos on page 15. Photo by Mathew Roland

Hearing on budget for school year set for August 27 By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district board of directors plans to adopt a budget for the 20182019 school year at their Monday, August 27 school board meeting. The district will hold a public hearing during the regularly scheduled board meeting and attendees will have the opportunity to speak for or against the budget. The board will the vote after the hearing.

In the budget’s draft, the district projects that its general fund – the fund that accounts for most district operations – will receive $33.7 million in revenues. Expenditures are expected to be $33.2 million. The general fund has a projected beginning balance of $1,574,414 and a projected ending balance of $1,994,646. General fund revenue comes from property taxes, state funds and federal grants

Majority of Blaine, Birch Bay voters favor Republican candidates B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Despite a countywide surge in support for Democratic candidates running for key federal, state and county positions in the August 7 primary election, the majority of voters in Blaine and Birch Bay came out in favor of Republican candidates. Here’s a look at how locals voted on candidates running for legislative positions in District 42: Precinct data shows that incumbent state senator Doug Ericksen (R) received notable support from local voters with 53 percent (3,874 votes) of the vote. His

rivals, Pinky Vargas (D) and Tim Ballew II (D), received a combined 47 percent (3,375) of the vote. Countywide, 46 percent (19,054 votes) of residents voted Republican, while 54 percent (22,405) voted Democratic in the senatorial race. Ericksen will compete against Vargas in the general election. Ballew II endorsed Vargas in a statement released on August 8. Precinct data shows that voters in Blaine and Birch Bay also came out in support of Republican candidates running for state representative positions in District 42. Running for position 1, candidates Lu-

anne Van Werven (R) and Dean Berkeley (R) received a combined 58 percent (4,138 votes) of the vote while Justin Boneau (D) received 42 percent (3,061 votes) of the vote. Countywide, 49 percent (20,367 votes) of local residents voted Republican, while 51 percent (20,928) voted Democratic in the legislative race. Incumbent state representative Van Werven will compete against Boneau in the general election. Berkeley received just under 5 percent of the vote countywide. (See Election, page 7)

and funds. A hard copy of the draft budget summary is available at the district administrative office at 765 H Street. It can also be viewed online at bit.ly/2B5SU93. A complete draft of the budget will be posted on the school district’s website before the hearing on Monday, August 27. More information on the budgeting process is available on the school district’s website at blaine.wednet.edu.

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The heavy equipment used to maintain city utilities and improve city streets will be on display, and may even perform a few tricks, at the third annual Roadeo in Blaine this Friday, August 17. The event is hosted by the Blaine Public Works Department and will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the parking lot located behind the Blaine Library at 610 3rd Street. All ages can attend the event for free. Donning hard hats and safety vets, staff from the public works department are set to display an excavator, loader, tractor, vactor waste truck, bucket truck, line truck and street sweeper, said public works director Ravyn Whitewolf. Staff will also demonstrate how to use the equipment. “We do a lot of amazing things,” Whitewolf said. “But we do our jobs silently.” During the event, onlookers will have the chance to view an excavator demonstration and learn how a robotic camera identifies sewer backups and failures. Whitewolf said the public can also see how a thumper device finds faults in underground circuits by emitting a miniature explosion. Exhibits will also offer trivia, prizes and lessons on water and power conservation. “The all-important and ever so memorable” water event will also return to the Roadeo, Whitewolf said. Staff perched up high in a bucket truck and kids down below will receive water balloons to toss back-and-forth. The impromptu water exchange started at the first Roadeo and looks to became an ongoing tradition. “[The Roadeo] is an opportunity for our staff to interact with the public we serve,” Whitewolf said. She said she hopes the event will inspire kids to consider a career in public works. To learn more about the Roadeo, visit bit.ly/2w5uvL4 or call 360/332-8820.

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The Blaine Senior Center hosts ‘Golden Anniversary Hoedown’ In honor of its 50th anniversary, staff with the Blaine Senior Center hosted a Golden Anniversary Hoedown on August 11. The creation of the Blaine Senior Center dates back to 1968, when a band of local seniors formed Young at Heart. The special anniversary event featured a barbecue dinner, beer garden, live music and a few words from local dignitaries.

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Briefly News from the Blaine City Council meeting on August 13 Council unsure about leasing property to Christ the King Church Blaine City Council voted 6–0, in the absence of councilmember Charlie Hawkins, to table a vote on a proposed lease agreement between the city and Christ the King Church. The agreement, which is posed to last one year, would allow representatives of the church to reserve the Blaine Senior Center and Blaine Pavilion at 763 G Street for church services for four hours on Sundays starting in October. Eventually, members of the congregation would like to establish a permanent location in Blaine. Currently, the Blaine Senior Center is used Monday through Friday until 4 p.m. and on Saturday until 1 p.m. The Blaine Pavilion is used Monday through Friday until 7 p.m. and on Saturdays for events. Both spaces are owned by the city and are available for rent outside of those hours. In a presentation, city clerk and assistant to the city manager Samuel Crawford said public assembly, including by religious groups, is permitted at both spaces. He said the agreement would boost revenue for the city while potentially increasing the cost of maintenance. Of paramount concern to the city council was limiting availability to the community. “I would like to see that the city clerk and the city manager work on this and bring it back to us in a couple weeks,” said city councilmember Steve Lawrenson. The lease agreement will go up for a vote at the next meeting on Monday, August 27. City staff will gather more information about the use of both spaces and the potential for displacement, said interim city manager Michael Jones.

Grant Avenue and Boblett Court. Reichhardt and Ebe Engineering was hired in 2012 to do a phased design for the project. After a preliminary design was completed, the firm was asked to stop due to lack of interest from developers. “With renewed interest in the airport property, staff brought the project back before council last March at which time it was decid-

ed to proceed with the project,” according to a city staff report. In a 6–0 vote, Blaine City Council also approved a $55,000 contract with Brown and Kysar, which is based in Battle Ground, Washington, for engineering design services. The firm will develop plans for a new electrical circuit to serve the Gateway Zoning District between H Street and Sweet Road.

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The Northern L ght Second ‘Splash Days’ is a hit The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/ Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com.

No excuse for fake news rhetoric By Fred Obee, executive director, Washington N e ws pa p e r P u b l i s h e r s A ss o c i at i o n The plight of a grieving orca who continues to carry her dead calf for weeks is reported by the Seattle Times. The Spokane Spokesman-Review lets people know for the first time the Legislature is forming a task force to exempt lawmakers from portions of the Public Records Act. The Northern Light reports that Republican incumbents in District 42 will face a strong challenge from Democratic rivals in the November general election. The Columbia Basin Herald in Moses Lake warns that air quality for the county fair may be unhealthy because of wildfire smoke pollution. The Omak County Chronicle reports that Wally Richards is this year’s Omak Stampede grand marshal. The Nisqually Valley News in Yelm tells its readers where ballot drop boxes will be located so they can participate in the primary election. In the Port Townsend Leader, we learn about firefighter Reece Chambers and ways the community can support his family following his heart transplant. These stories and more appeared recently in the pages of newspapers across Washington state as they chronicled the history of the communities they serve. For more than a century, they have informed, celebrated and lamented the good and bad of the schools, governments and people in their coverage area. And these are the enemy of the people? This is fake news? Of course not. Yet in one way or another all journalists are being tossed into the anti-media wa-

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Letter to the Editor The Editor: On Sunday, August 5, an historic Farmworker March for Dignity took place along the rural farm roads from Lynden to Sumas. Participants walked 15 miles over 10 hours, and had plenty of time to reflect on the long, hot, exhausting days endured by farmworkers day after day in order to bring food to our tables. The hundreds of participants chose to spend their Sunday to march all day in the heat in solidarity with some of the hardest working and lowest paid workers in our country.

How ironic, then, that there were some members of our local community who chose to use their voice to castigate the marchers by yelling “get a job!” from the air conditioned cabs of their shiny new black pickup trucks (probably not on their own way to work, on a Sunday). I wonder if they thought to yell the same slur to the crowd recreating at the go-kart race track that we passed along the way. What irony for people who live in a farming community to yell “get a job” to a crowd of hard-working farmworkers and their allies.

Thank you to all of the people who honked and waved and walked out of their front door to join us in solidarity. I want to challenge the handful of rude passersby to consider what they do on their own days off to help farmworkers feel appreciated, welcome, and safe here in Whatcom County. Krista Rome Bellingham Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.

Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.

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reading “is not really happening.” Even the VFW winced, saying ters being chummed by President it was “disappointed to hear some Trump and others. of our members boo the press. We I do not write today to choose rely on the media to help spread sides on the right or left of national the VFW’s message. … We were politics. Instead, I write today on happy to have them there.” behalf of the more than 80 newsYet some people believe the papers of the Washington News- President and, unfortunately, the paper Publishers Association as ugly rhetoric is sifting downward, we join others across the nation in settling even on small newspapers. defense of our profession. Yes, even in Washington state, We witnessed President newspapers are being called “fake Trump’s June 27 rally in Fargo news” by candidates, public serwhen he, throughout the course vants and the people we cover as of an hour, taunted the media they seek to discredit news reports seven times, inciting jeers from and create their own smokescreens the audience. This month at a ral- in the face of news coverage they ly in Pennsylvania, he pointed at see as critical of themselves or reporters and called them “horri- their political beliefs. Do not fall for it. ble, horrendous people.” Newspapers are the first to ad“They can make anything bad, because they are fake, fake dis- mit they are not perfect, but they are serious about what they see as gusting news,” he said. During a speech at a VFW their core roles: documenting the event in Missouri, the President history of our towns and serving said that what Americans are as watchdogs to protect the pubThursday, August 23, 7 pm Planning Commission Meeting Public Hearing – Bridges PUD Amendment Request Public Hearing – Port of Bellingham Webhouse #1 – Shoreline Substantial Development Application Public Hearing – Sea Smoke PUD Amendment Request Monday, August 27 5 pm – Study Session 6 pm – Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 3 City Offices Closed – Labor Day Tuesday, September 4, 3 pm Blaine Economic Development Advisory Committee Thursday, September 6, 10 am Public Works Advisory Committee Monday, September 10 5 pm – Study Session 6 pm – Regular City Council Meeting s Mike Andes, 22, purchased Anytime Fitness at Birch Bay Square last11, month. Tuesday, September 8 am Andes plans to revamp the gym and offer more programs Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee for seniors, he said. (Continued from previous page)

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Before that, Castro was the public works director in Pend Oreille County, located north of Spokane. He has 25 years’ of experience working in public works and has also earned safety and emergency management certifications. Castro oversees the maintenance and operations at the Blaine Public Works Department and provides support to the management of facilities and park activities.

Offer to call them a ride or give them a safe place to sober up.” In a roadside survey conducted by the WTSC, more than half of drivers between the age of 15 and 20 who admitted to driving after marijuana use said they believed marijuana made their driving better. “This is an especially dangerous belief if, for example, a driver uses marijuana to compensate for the consumption of another substance that impairs driving ability, such as alcohol,” said WTSC research director Staci Hoff PhD in a press release. She added, “The deadly consequence of combining these two particular substances is very apparent in all our fatal crash data.”

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s Pictured are the results of the District 42 state senate race in Blaine and Birch Bay precincts. Dark red indicates that 60 percent or more citizens voted in favor of the Republican candidate Doug Ericksen, while light red indicates 50-59 percent voted in favor of the candidate. Dark blue indicates that 60 percent or more residents voted in favor of either Pinky Vargas or Tim Ballew II, both Democratic candidates, while light blue indicates 50-59 percent voted in favor of Vargas or Ballew. Illustration by Doug De Visser

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Running for position 2, Vincent Buys (R) received 56 percent (4,006) of the local vote, while Sharon Shewmake (D) received 44 percent of the vote (3,219). Countywide, 48 percent (19,706) of residents voted Republican, while 52 percent (21,530) voted Democratic in the

legislative race. Buys and Shewmake will compete in the general election. In Washington state, 40 percent of registered voters turned out for the primary election; in Whatcom County, the turnout was 45 percent. The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office had counted 62,233 ballots at press time and had an estimated 227 left to count. The election results will be certified on Tuesday, August 21.

School district awarded $131,400 By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Council voted to provide the Blaine school district with $131,400 in behavioral health services for the upcoming school year at an August 8 county council meeting. Whatcom County’s behavioral health program fund provides all seven school districts in the county with money for behavioral health services. The Blaine school district will use the money for the following: $73,272 to continue funding an intervention/prevention specialist and a mental health

counselor. $37,970 for subcontracted services that could include drug, alcohol and psychological evaluations, case management, community presentations, and parent and staff trainings. $10,558 for program supplies, training and travel. $9,600 for stipends for members of the district’s behavioral health care team. The money approved on August 8 is part of a four-year contract that requires new funds to be approved annually. Whatcom County’s behavioral health fund is supported by local sales taxes.

Resort names new executive chef Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa named Devin Kellogg its new executive chef on August 10. Kellogg has more than 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry and started as an executive sous chef for the resort in 2017, according to a press release. He is an official delegate for the Slow Food Terra Madre Convention in Turin, Italy, which occurs every two years. “His focus is on farm-fresh, seasonal and local ingredient-driven menus,” read the press release. “He prides himself on creativity, efficiency and a very strong work

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Two acts left in concert series Concerts featuring music and dance from Tibet and India are set to take place at Peace Arch State Park this month as part of the annual Peace Arch International Concert Series. Sponsored by the Washington State Parks Folk and Traditional Arts Program, the series features free, one-hour performances at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Here are details on the two final performances: Lharik Dhakpa and Tsering Dolker Both performers draw from experience training at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts based in Dharamsala, India. On Sunday, August 19, they’ll perform song and dance, including Tashi Sholpa, a masked dance;

Dranyen Shapdo, a Tibetan lute dance; Nangma, central Tibetan classical music; and other traditional folk songs, according to a press release. Srivani Jade Ensemble Featuring founder Srivani Jade, the Srivani Jade Ensemble will perform north Indian music on Sunday, August 26, featuring a harmonium and a north Indian drum called a tabla. An esteemed performer, Jade is a recipient of a fellowship award from the Washington State Arts Commission, two folk arts master-apprentice grants and an artist support program residency from Jack Straw Productions, according to a press release. Learn more: peacearchpark.org.

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8105 Birch Bay Square • I-5 Exit 270 • Blaine

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December 30, 1936 – July 30, 2018 Duane Sammons, age 81, died peacefully in his sleep on July 30, 2018. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 30, 1936, he and his family moved to Seattle when he was a small child. He spent most of his life in Whatcom County as a professional musician, karate master, business owner, and civic leader. He had a musical career spanning six decades. He started playing the drums in junior high, continued through high school, and, in 1959, began drumming professionally in Seattle with the Larry Duran Trio and later with the Gary Dahl Trio through the late 1960s. When he moved to Bellingham, he became a member of Ken Colvin’s bands and The Skippers. In 1983, he joined the Bathtub Gin Party Band, which participated in jazz festivals across the Northwest and California, and toured in Japan. They even appeared in an episode of the TV show Northern Exposure. He started his karate career in Seattle with the YMCA and, by 1968, he had attained his black belt in Goju Ryu karate. He opened his own dojo when he moved to Bellingham and, in 1972, he bought the church building on the corner of High and Maple Streets, where he opened the Bellingham Academy of Self Defense. He was the head instructor there until 2010 when he retired. In 2002, he was awarded his 7th degree black belt. He also had black belts in Iaido, Kendo, and Jujitsu. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1960 and was honorably discharged from the Washington National Guard in 1962. Then he began his lifelong career in the insurance business. He started as a claims adjuster for CNA, then became a Safeco Insurance representative in the late 1960s. He joined Daw and Daw Insurance when he moved to Bellingham as an independent insurance agent and, in 1978, he opened his own business, Whatcom Insurance Center, buying Blaine Insurance the following year. Community service was a big part of his life. He joined the Bellingham Junior Chamber of Commerce, was a Blossom Time Grand Parade Chairman, a D.A.R.E. Association chairman, and served as Blaine Chamber of Commerce President for many terms. In 1976, he was a participant in the Bicentennial Wagon Train sendoff. He became chairman of D.A.R.E. Association in 1977. In 1981, he served as the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce president. One of his favorite assignments was as Chairman of the Ski to Sea Race (1979-1993). The Westside Record-Journal named him “Man of the Year” in 1990. He is survived by Ann Sammons, his wife of 37 years. He has two daughters Taylor Lynnde Sammons and Stacey Peter from a previous marriage. He has five grandchildren: Aubrey Kornelis, Kamron Sammons, Brad Philpott, Evan Philpott, and Donovan Peter. He has one grandson-in-law Jon Kornelis and great granddaughter Izabella Kornelis. A son, Mark, predeceased him. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Bellingham Elks Club #194, 710 Samish Way, on August 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Washington, 1301 Fraser St. Bellingham, WA 98229 would be appreciated. To share your memories of Duane, please visit molesfarewelltributes.com.

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Renita Lea Cunningham

January 18, 1955 - July 30, 2018 Renita went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2018 while surrounded by her family. She was born in Butte, MT to Robert and Olivia Busch. Renita loved to dance, sing, and laugh. One of her strongest characteristics was compassion. She had a heart for those in need, especially children. She enjoyed traveling and making friends all over the world. She loved the beach, sun, animals, and collecting rocks. She was an avid reader and had a thirst for knowledge. Throughout her life she had a deep love and respect for Native American people and their culture. She spent countless hours researching their beliefs, history, and lifestyles. Some of her accomplishments included modeling, painting, sketching, and becoming a published author and poet. Renita has three biological children, two adopted children, and several foster children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Cunningham, and is survived by her five children, Bryce Seneca, Olivia Karling, Raina Lenton, Rory Busch and Ryan Busch, thirteen grandchildren, three brothers, and one sister. A celebration of life was held for her on Saturday, August 11 at Christ Community Church.

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Live Music at Bay Breeze: Friday, August 17, 5–8 p.m., Bay Breeze Restaurant & Bar, 7829 Birch Bay Drive. Featuring Billy Shears upstairs on the patio. Info: 360/922-7902.

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ACROSS 1. One-time money in Spain 8. “Got _ __ of one” 13. Set a framework for 14. Cover with drops of water 15. One who does something for a living 19. Germanium 20. An enclosure for confining livestock 21. Locks a door 22. Buddy 23. Supplement with difficulty 24. Not moving 25. Islamic unit of weight 26. Warmers 30. Hindu queen 31. Border river near Bosnia and Herzegovina

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32. Analyzed 33. Caps 34. Pastime 35. Contrary belief 38. Walking devices 39. Accustom to something unpleasant 40. Singing methods 44. Shouts of farewell 45. Hand (Spanish) 46. Small constellation 47. Cardinals are this 48. Gives a hoot 49. Chatter incessantly 50. Thallium 51. Making very hot 55. Hours (Spanish) 57. Remove completely 58. Eyeglasses 59. Rubbed clean

Precipitation: During the period of August 6 to 12, no precipitation was recorded. The 2018 year-to-date precipitation is 19 inches.

1. Blues Traveler frontman 2. Found it! 3. Killed 4. A helper to Santa 5. Male fashion accessory 6. Autonomic nervous system 7. US Attorney General 8. Greek sophist 9. The world of the dead (Norse myth.) 10. Excessive and dangerous dose 11. One who receives a legacy 12. Brooded 16. Hindu warrior king 17. Used to anoint 18. One point east (clockwise) of due north 22. Connecting part of the brain stem 25. Most uncommon 27. Do-nothings 28. Emerge 29. Neat 30. Herb of tropical Asia 32. Reviews poorly 34. Waterproof overshoes 35. Fireplace floors 36. Surround 37. Regretted 38. One who whips 40. Ticket price 41. Calming 42. Citrus fruit 43. Drooped 45. An explorer’s necessity 48. Speak profanely 51. Pouch 52. A type of date (abbr.) 53. Away from 54. Large beer 56. Once more ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM

Temperature: High for the past week was 91.6°F on August 9 with a low of 56.8°F on August 7. Average high was 84.6°F and average low was 58.8°F.

August 9, 8:50 a.m.: Non-reportable collision on 3rd Street. August 9, 11:04 a.m.: Animal complaints on Semiahmoo Parkway. August 9, 2:00 p.m.: Theft from a building on Semiahmoo Parkway. August 9, 12:00 p.m.: Agency assist on Skyline Drive. August 9, 4:00 p.m.: Assist agency on Stein Road. August 9, 5:49 p.m.: Physical control of vehicle/DUI on Runge Avenue. August 9, 9:00 p.m.: Third degree theft on Semiahmoo Parkway. August 9, 2:20 a.m.: Driving without a license on Peace Portal Drive. August 10, 10:42 a.m.: Harassment on Yew Avenue. August 10, 12:16 p.m.: Parking problem on Grant Avenue. August 10, 4:50 p.m.: Warrant served on H Street. August 10, 6:00 p.m.: Fraud on C Street.

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Farmtunes Presents Prozac Mountain Boys: Friday, August 17, 6-9 p.m., BelleWood Farms, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Info: 360/3187720. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, August 17, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Blues musician, Wes Mackey. EPIC Yard Sale: Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Birch Bay, 4815 Alderson Rd. All proceeds go to the The Bridge Community Hope Center. Info: 360/366-8763. Native Plant Walk: Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m., BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. Dakota Creek Music Festival: Saturday, August 18, 3997 Hoier Road, Blaine. Camping, food, live music from 13 bands. $20 per person. Info: Facebook.com/dakotacreekmusicfestival/. Birch Bay Library Community Input Session: Saturday, August 18, 3 p.m., Birch Bay Library property, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Respond to some preliminary design concepts developed with community input thus far. Shuttle service available from the Birch Bay Chamber parking lot. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, August 18, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Kaeli Earle Trio. Peace Arch Park Concert Series: Sunday, August 19, 2 p.m., Peace Arch State Park. Featuring Lharik Dhakpa and Tsering Dolker performing several styles of song and dance from across the Tibetan plateau. Loads of Love: Monday, August 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd Street, Blaine. Laundry costs covered. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, August 24, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Mike Bohnson. Beachwalker Training Session: Saturday, August 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lions Camp Horizon, 7506 Gemini Street. Join the Coastal Observation Seabird Survey Team (COASST) Marine Debris program and help make a difference for the environment. Summer Fun in the Park: Saturday, August 25, 5–10 p.m., Blaine Marine Park playground. Fun for the whole family! Food trucks, beer and wine garden, live music. Outdoor movie Star Wars The Last Jedi at dusk. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, August 25, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Mary Ellen Lykins and Craig Adams. Peace Arch Park Concert Series: Sunday, August 26, 2 p.m., Peace Arch State Park. Featuring Srivani Jade Ensemble playing soulful North Indian music featuring harmonium, tabla (a North Indian drum) and rich vocals. Hike to Lake Ann: Tuesday, August 28, 8 a.m., Birch Bay Activity Center. Enjoy up close, breathtaking views of Mount Shuksan’s west face. Bring a sack lunch and meet at the activity center for carpooling. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, August 31, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Marvin Johnson and friends. Women’s Football Clinic: Thursday, September 6, Blaine Senior Center, 763 G street. Pro football coach Larry Donovan is back for a fun presentation on the fundamentals of football. Info: blaineseniorcenter. com.

Police Reports August 7, 5:44 p.m.: Theft from vehicle on 2nd Street. August 7, 8:50 p.m.: Domestic violence verbal report on 3rd Street. August 7, 10:15 p.m.: Disorderly conduct on Peace Portal Drive. August 7, 11:50 p.m.: Trespass issued on Peace Portal Drive. August 7, 11:52 p.m.: Trespass issued on Peace Portal Drive. August 8, 12:50 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Martin Street. August 8, 2:00 a.m.: Park violation on Ludwick Avenue. August 8, 10:40 a.m.: Homelessness on Peace Portal Drive. August 8, 5:35 p.m.: Found property on H Street. August 8, 8:42 p.m.: Disturbance on Harrison Avenue. August 8, 10:00 p.m.: Telephone harassment on H Street. August 9, 3:25 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Court. August 9, 3:53 a.m.: DUI alcohol/ traffic offense on 2nd Street. August 9, 5:35 p.m.: Property found on H street. August 9, 8:42 p.m.: Disturbance on Harrison Avenue.

Mammals of the Salish Sea: Friday, August 17, 6 p.m., Wildlife Theater, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. A presentation on the marine mammals of the Salish Sea.

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Alaska Packers Cannery Museum: Friday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Pkwy. No admission, donations are welcome. Open until September 30. Info: 360/371-3558. Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga, badminton, karate, ballroom dancing and total barre Basics. Days and times: bbbparkandrec.com.

August 17 – 23 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

Nar-anon Meetings: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham. For anyone with an addicted loved one. Info: Wanda 360/224-6413.

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AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Teen Tuesday: Tuesdays, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Meet your friends for fun at the library! Play games, make crafts, talk books. For middle and high school students. Info: 360/305-3637.

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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.

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Karaoke at Paso: Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m.–1 a.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 come enjoy open mic, karaoke and prizes. Free pizza at 5 p.m. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Birch Bay Rollback Weekend The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Rollback Weekend on August 11 and 12. The event featured live music from The Replayzmentz, among other acts, a beer garden and car competitions.

s Car enthusiasts check out classic cars.

Photos by Mathew Roland

Bellingham Traverse September 15th

s Members of The Replayzmentz, Scott Kennedy, Dean Anderson, Mike Gallagher and Dave Tondi, play a variety of classic rock hits.

s The engine of a 1930s Ford.

s Classic fuzzy dice hang inside a 1964 Dune Buggy.

s Flames on a 1940 Ford.

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