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Developer has big plans for project in downtown Blaine Apartments, restaurant and retail store planned for 685 Peace Portal Drive B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e

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s Allen Schubert, l., was sworn in as chief of the Blaine Police Department by city clerk and assistant to the city manager Sam Crawford during a brief ceremony at Blaine City Hall on August 20. Schubert previously served as a lieutenant at the Los Angeles Police Department.

Live music, food trucks at Blaine Marine Park on Aug. 25 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Enjoy some fun in the sun at the second annual Summer Fun in the Park event. Sponsored by Windermere Real Estate agents Jen Freeman and Leah Crews, the free event will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 25 at Blaine Marine Park, 272 Marine Drive. This year, Gladstone and Trouble at the Henhouse will perform a mix of popular

covers from the 1990s and early 2000s. Food trucks Paso del Norte, Cicchitti’s Pizza, Alaska Wild Fish and Chip Co., Sugar Shack and Yapple Kettle Corn will be on the scene serving food. Adults will have the chance to drop by a beer and wine garden that’s open until 9 p.m., with all proceeds going to the Blaine Chamber of Commerce, Freeman said. At 9 p.m., an outdoor showing of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ will begin. The show-

County says building planned for Birch Bay Drive may be too tall By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County Planning Department is requesting more information about a proposed 39-unit apartment complex on Birch Bay Drive. The proposed development is at the current site of Richmond Resort, 8086 Birch Bay Drive, and would have buildings up to 35-feet tall and could potentially block views from residences behind it. In a formal letter called a “notice of additional requirements,” the county asked for a

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variety of extra information and documents about the project, including information about how the proposed development’s height would impact its surroundings. “The submittal as prepared does not demonstrate compatibility of the development with regard to size, scale and height of the surrounding community,” the letter said. “Please provide a graphic analysis or elevation detail demonstrating how the proposed buildings will impact the surrounding uses and the proposed mitigation measures, if necessary.”

The county requested a variety of other information from the developers, including details about the project’s landscaping, parking stall dimensions, setbacks and stormwater discharge. Steve Taberner, property owner, and Tony Freeland of Bellingham-based Freeland & Associates proposed the project, which would include a 27-unit building, a 10-unit building, and a duplex on a 2.5 acre lot that currently hosts about 52 recreational vehi(See Sunset, page 2)

ing is free and everyone is encouraged to bring their lightsabers. Summer Fun in the Park was started by Freeman and Crews as an appreciation event for their business clients and transformed into a highly-attended community event. “We’re hoping for another great time this weekend,” Freeman said. To learn more, contact Freeman at 360/815-0803 or email jenfreeman@windermere.com.

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Demolition crews deconstructed a 1920s-era building in downtown Blaine last week to make way for a new development project that includes a mix of residential and commercial space. The property is located at 685 Peace Portal Drive next to the H Street Plaza and previously contained a two-story, approximately 3,200-square foot building. In 2016, private investor Peter Gigante purchased the property with his wife Joana and is gearing up to construct a three-story, approximately 5,300-square-foot building at the site. The Hollinger family owned the property prior to Gigante. He discovered the building on the site when it was advertised for rent and eventually was able to work out a deal with the family to purchase the property for $290,000. He said Drayton Harbor Oyster Company will relocate to the new building from its 667 Peace Portal Drive location once it’s constructed. Ferndale-based Barlean’s Fishery Inc. is also in “final talks” to open a retail store at the location, he said. “I kept finding excuses to stop into Blaine,” Gigante said. “[My wife and I] had been looking for some kind of income property. I was looking all over for the best

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The Northern L ght 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.

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The Editor: Last week’s letter from Krista Rome had only scorn for people driving shiny, new black pick-up trucks who didn’t share her particular cause. Of course, it’s heartening that a young person will step out to support a cause to begin with, but I wish Ms. Rome would look at the bigger picture. Those shiny, new black pick-up trucks are driven by people who are busy with the struggle for prosperity. They are taxpayers, paying from their income to support vast numbers of needy people with food, shelter, child support, medical care, transportation, housing assistance, education, and, where necessary, English language education. Also, college tuition loans. I would guess that the workers marching in Ms. Rome’s troupe are engaged in the very same struggle for prosperity that our capitalist system encourages, and that a shiny, new black pick-up truck is a dream for every one of them. Dissent is part of our great free society, too, even if expressed rudely, unfortunately. Mary Johnson Blaine

The Editor: I always stand for the national anthem. But if Americans ever wonder why some NFL football players kneel during the playing of the national anthem, I believe it’s because in 2018, unfortunately hanging behind some of our beautiful American flags, is a very disrespectful, racist Confederate flag and its beliefs. It’s all over America, even in Birch Bay. When it gets to the point that you feel no one else seems to care, you take a stand or in their case a knee. We do love America and our flag, we just want to be respected and treated equal. Kevin Davis Birch Bay The Editor: If she had accomplished only one thing last legislative session, Luanne Van Werven would have my vote. She worked to undo the infamous Hirst decision, thus protecting owners’ rights to drill household wells and build on their land. However, she accomplished far more. Her voice on the House Higher Education

Committee resulted in House Bill 1375, which provided transparency to textbook costs in Community and Technical Colleges. The bill also promoted student access to free online textbooks and supported the new Whatcom Community College Learning Commons project. This building will house the new library, tutoring center, veterans’ center and computer labs. (Continued on next page)

Correction In the August 16 issue of The Northern Light an article titled “City hires new planning and public works staff” incorrectly spelled the name of community planner, Andrew Boucher. We regret the error. Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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After testing all the water fixtures at Blaine Primary School, the Blaine school district is replacing nine faucets that tested above 10 parts per billion for lead. That’s a voluntary measure; the Environmental Protection Agency recommends that fixtures with levels of more than 20 parts per billion be taken out of service. None of the faucets being replaced are in the part of the building being used for the Primary School’s summer program, according to the district’s website. State lawmakers passed funding for lead testing in schools in 2017, and the Washington State Department of Health began assisting school districts with testing this year. The district tested Point Roberts Primary and Blaine Elementary earlier this year. All fixtures at Point Roberts tested below 10 parts per billion, and the school district replaced 12 faucets at Blaine Elementary – two had lead levels of 20 parts per billion or more, and the rest had between 10 and 19 parts per billion, according to a school district memo. The health department plans to test all the fixtures at Blaine Middle School in September, accord-

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As a result of her work on the House Transportation Committee, Blaine has the funding for construction of a southbound off-ramp at Exit 274. Plus she secured funding for a bike and pedestrian trail in the Kendall community. This trail will provide a safe route, connecting students from their local neighborhoods to the Kendall Elementary School, library, churches and the regional resource center. During the last term, Luanne Van Werven represented the best interests of our county. She has always focused on increasing job opportunities and a strong economy. Let’s send her back for four more years. Joan Dow Bellingham

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s While the majority of Whatcom County residents cast votes in favor of Democratic candidates running for three District 42 positions in the August 7 primary election, the opposite result occurred in The Northern Light’s readership area. Above is a map of all the voting precincts that contain voters in the 98230 zip code where the newspaper is delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. The table to the left shows combined individual precinct results for District 42 two state representative positions as well as the District 42 state senator position. The table shows that 54.2 percent of voters in The Northern Light readership area favored the Republican candidates, while the rest of the county favored Democratic candidates by a 53.7 percent margin. The county totals exclude voters in The Northern Light’s coverage area i.e. the individual precincts shown above. Illustration by Stefanie Donahue

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A host of public hearings are set for the next Blaine Planning Commission meeting, which will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 23 at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, suite 4000. Here’s a tentative look at what will be discussed: Bridges Plat The project consists of a 40lot subdivision planned on 10 acres located along D Street, east of Lincoln Park. The project, called Bridges Plat, received approval from the Blaine City Council in 2010 and received a one-year extension in 2018. According to a document from the city, Bellingham-based Skeers Construction is interested in building the first phase of the project, which includes 18, approximately 6,056-square-foot

lots, a small playground and a stormwater open-space tract. The Blaine Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Planned Unit Development permit to update the architectural standards for the single-family homes and change the setback for side yard and lot coverage requirements. The amendment will make no changes to the preliminary plat, including utilities or roadways, if approved. The amendment requires final approval from the Blaine City Council. Sea Smoke Approved by the Blaine City Council in 2016, the project includes 119 residential units, a neighborhood commercial space and a storage facility on 19.4 acres located at the southwest corner of Semiahmoo Parkway and Drayton Harbor Road. Phase one of the project, called Sea Smoke, is well underway and includes 40 single-family homes ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet in size, according to managing director of Bellingham-based Rimland Pacific, Inc. Wayne Schwandt. Homeowners will be members of Semiahmoo Resort Association.

The Blaine Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Planned Unit Development permit to update construction guidelines and change the permitted uses in the southeast portion of the development, referred to as ‘Tract A.’ According to a document from the city, the amendment would allow for an office and maintenance building facility for the Semiahmoo Resort Association and would make changes to the maximum building height limit in ‘Tract A.’ The amendment also includes changes to the width of future internal roadways, architectural materials, hours of operation for commercial spaces, landscaping maintenance requirements and exterior color choices. The amendment requires final approval from the Blaine City Council. Port of Bellingham The Port of Bellingham intends to build a 20,600-square-foot web house located next to two existing web houses it owns at 207 Milhollin Drive to provide the commercial fishing fleet with additional place to store gear. (Continued on next page)

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location and it was right under our nose – Blaine.” The building sat vacant for several years and was last used as office space, according to a document from the city. Built in 1920, a 400-square-foot addition was attached to the basement level in 1973. Over time, the interior deteriorated and the foundation began to settle. “The building was very old and it needed a lot of work,” Gigante said. “It was reaching the end of its useful life.” With support from the Hollinger family, who Gigante said took great pride in the property, he decided to move forward with construction, which is estimated to value over $1 million, according to a permit application submitted to the city. Architect Roger Axelson and structural engineer and contractor Mats Hazelak helped Gigante develop plans for the new building, which will be comprised of three stories with one apartment unit on the basement level, a restaurant and retail store with open access to the H Street Plaza on the ground level and two apartment units on the third level. The project got a kick start in 2017 when the Blaine Planning Commission voted to allow outdoor dining on the H Street Plaza. The following April, commissioners voted to approve a required shoreline substantial development permit and land use variance, with minor modifications. “The renovated building will have sweeping views of the Blaine marina, Drayton Harbor, the islands beyond and White Rock to the north,” read a report about the project compiled by city staff. It continued, “The outdoor din(Continued from previous page) According to a document from the city, the port would like to reconfigure the parking area, replace the asphalt located around the existing web houses, install new stormwater treatment for the entire facility and build a new public trail along the edge of the marina. It also plans to demolish an existing web house it owns at the

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launched a new mobile app and website that should make it easier to communicate with the school community. The new system will allow district staff to post updates to its website, app and social media channels from one program, which should streamline communication, especially during school closures or emergencies, said Tina Padilla, administrative assistant to the superintendent. The new mobile app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play. Just search for “Blaine school district” and look for the Peace Arch icon. The new website’s address is blainesd.org.

The app features a live newsfeed and “push button notifications,” to alert your phone when school district news is updated. App users can select which schools they want to receive notifications from. The new website and mobile app also provide access to calendars, cafeteria menus, a staff directory and other information. The district’s alert system will still send recorded messages to telephones in the event of an emergency or school cancellation. For questions about the app and website, contact the district office at 360/332-5881.

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Welcome to the New School Year! It has been a very busy summer on the main campus of the Blaine School District. With completion of the second phase of construction at Blaine High School, staff and students will return on August 29 with access to 19 new classrooms. This is most certainly a very pronounced milestone and, although there are still a few details to address, it is wonderful to have this stage of the process come to fruition. Phase III of this overall project is underway and began with demolition of the area which will become the center courtyard of the High School campus. During Phase III’s renovation work, the library and school offices will be temporarily housed in the Phase I facility. Patience is appreciated as we experience one additional year of displaced programs on the Blaine High School campus. We have most certainly turned the corner of this project and completion is in sight. Over the summer, five of the oldest classrooms at Blaine Elementary School were also

remodeled, and the existing outdoor play area was enclosed. In addition, seismic upgrades were completed in the old Middle School Gym, as well as the Ken Waters Gym. Finally, we are actively engaged in the overall design of a new grandstand structure which is scheduled for completion by the end of summer in 2019. We are so very fortunate in the Blaine School District to have experienced such a high level of financial support from our community for these long-overdue capital improvements. Thank you voters! As the new school year gets underway, parents and visitors will notice significant changes to the entry points at Blaine Primary School, Blaine Elementary School and Blaine Middle School. Electronic door locking systems have been installed at each of these schools, as well

2018-2019 Calendar AUGUST 23 HS fall sports parent meeting, 6:30 p.m., PAC 27 All certificated staff day Link Crew Freshman Orientation, 8 a.m.-noon, Blaine High School Freshman Orientation, 5 p.m., football field School Board Meeting, 7 p.m., district office 28 All staff day 29 First day of school (except Kindergarten), 8:20 a.m. SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day – No school 5 HS picture day 12 HS open house, 6 p.m., PAC 13 MS open house, 7 p.m., PAC 6th grade band parent meeting, 7 p.m., MS Cafeteria 17 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 18 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 20 MS picture day ES curriculum night, 6 p.m., PAC 24 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 27 PS open house, 6 p.m. 28 MS academic assembly, 10:45 a.m., PAC OCTOBER 8 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 11 PS picture day 16 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 17 ES picture day HS picture retakes HS honor society inductions, 6:30 p.m., PAC 22 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 25 MS picture retakes 27 PS PTO harvest festival, 1–3 p.m., MS cafeteria 29 Late start at 10:20 a.m. NOVEMBER 1 7th and 8th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC 8 MS Veterans Day assembly PAC, 9 a.m. Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly PAC, 2 p.m. 9 Teacher workday – no school 12 Veterans Day holiday – no school 15 PS picture retakes

as camera monitors at main entry points. This security system will provide increased monitoring and more direct management of the flow of pedestrian traffic. Details of the management of these new features remains under discussion at the administrative level and will be communicated more specifically as the new school year gets underway. Blaine High School’s electronic door locking and monitoring system will not be fully operational until the final phase of construction is complete. In addition to security upgrades at school entry points, other campus safety enhancement features are currently being processed. We are entering into an agreement with the City of Blaine for the assignment of a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) on campus not later than January 3, 2019. In the interim, we will continue with the current arrangement of part-

15 – 21 K-8 parent – teacher conferences – early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 15-17 HS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC 17 HS drama performance, 2 p.m., PAC 21 K-12 early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 22 – 23 Thanksgiving break – no school 26 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 27 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 28 ES picture retakes 29 1st / 2nd grade concert, 1:15 p.m., PAC

DECEMBER 3 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 7 MS academic assembly, 8:30 a.m., PAC 11 School board meeting, noon, district office 7th/8th grade community concert, 7 p.m., PAC 13 HS community concert, 7 p.m., PAC 19 – Jan. 2 Winter break JANUARY 14 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 15 PS PTO Meeting, 9 p.m., PS library 18 MS MLK, Jr. assembly, 8:30 a.m., PAC ES MLK, Jr. assembly, 2 p.m., PAC 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday –no school 23 HS 6th period theater arts production, 6 p.m., PAC 24 6th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC 28 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office Teacher workday – no school FEBRUARY 4 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 12 Kindergarten concert, 1:15 p.m., PAC 15 Mid-winter break – no school 18 Presidents Day holiday – no school 19 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 23 Whatcom County math championships 25 Late start at 10:20 a.m. School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 28 7th – 12th grade band concert, 7 p.m., PAC MARCH 4-8 K-8 Parent – Teacher Conferences – Early Dismissal 12:50 p.m. 7 7th - 12th grade choir concert, 7 p.m., PAC 19 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 14 Kindergarten registration, 10 a.m., primary school

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time SRO support. Over the past two years we have initiated a number of programs in Blaine School District aimed at ensuring that more students stay in school and finish on time. Preliminary data from the State has indicated an increase to our “on time” graduation rate from a percentage in the mid-70s in 2017 to a percentage in the low-80s in 2018. At this time, we are poised to welcome a total of 24 new staff members to the Blaine School District. We continue to believe that we have been successful in attracting the very best to our team. As such, our District is offering solid instructional programs at all levels in the system. There is much work yet to be done, and we are ready to get started with new learning experiences for all students in 2018-19! Ronald C. Spanjer, Ed.D. Superintendent Blaine School District

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APRIL 1- 5 Spring break – no school 16-17 HS student-led conferences, 1 p.m., HS cafeteria 16 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 19 MS Spelling Bee, 2 p.m., PAC 22 Late start at 10:20 a.m. School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 23 7th – 12th grade band concert, 7 p.m., PAC 24 PS class pictures 24-27 MS Bay Area trip MAY 2-3 HS spring drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC 3 HS spring drama performance, 2 p.m., PAC 6 Teacher workday – no school 9 1st/2nd grade concert, 1:15 p.m., PAC 15 HS recognition night, 6 p.m., PAC 16 PS getting ready for kindergarten, 5 p.m., primary school HS 6th period theater arts production, 6 p.m., PAC 21 – 22 HS senior boards HS early dismissal at 11:50 a.m. 21 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 23 6th grade spring concert, 7 p.m., PAC 27 Memorial Day – no school 28 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 30 Evening of the Arts, 6:30 p.m. JUNE 4 6th – 8th grade band concert, 7 p.m., PAC 5 All choral concert, 7 p.m., PAC 12 8th grade tea, 6 p.m., PAC 13 Last day of school 14, 17, 18 School closure make-up days 24 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office

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We are excited to get started on the 2018-19 school year. We will move into Phase II of the new high school. What an exciting time to be a Borderite! There are a few things we will never change, such as our belief and our mission that: WE ARE BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL We foster RESILIENCE We model RESPECT We practice RESPONSIBILITY We demonstrate COMPASSION As our students move through their final years in the Blaine School District, we want them to be ready for the world they are about to enter. Similarly important are the attitudes and behavioral attributes that students who succeed in school must demonstrate. Among these are

study skills, time management, awareness of one’s performance, persistence and the ability to utilize collaborative groups of study and structure. These are specific skills and more general attitudes, but all of them require high degrees of self-awareness and intentionality on the part of students as they are in high school and in preparation for life and education thereafter. As they graduate, they will move on to college or careers prepared with many opportunities for success in their futures. As we are still building and working on Phase III of the high school, there will be no access from

H Street or the north side of the campus. Access to the temporary office location in Phase 1 will be through the theatre entrance on the south side (Football Field side) of the school. Our office is now open and we will be happy to assist you in any way. Please stop by anytime you are on campus and introduce yourself. Mr. Wayne Vezzetti, the Vice-Principal, and I look forward to meeting you and working with your children in the coming school year.

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Blaine Middle School Welcome to the 2018 – 2019 school year! At Blaine Middle School, we believe that our students, “Who We Teach,” are the most important factor in creating a safe, caring, and re-

spectful environment so that ALL students can learn. We believe that “What We Teach” and “How We Teach” cultivates academic persistence and excellence in our students, so that they will be empowered to grow as learners and influence positive change in our community and beyond. Our mission begins with our students’ health and well-being. Students learn

best when they feel safe, are cared for by staff, families and the community, and are respected as young people emerging toward adulthood. Together, with the support of staff, students and families, we work to make this a reality. We want students to understand that persisting through learning challenges is hard work and requires a growth mindset. Putting this learning mindset into

practice often means that it takes multiple attempts to learn a skill with the willingness to keep trying. We have a vibrant staff, which is excited and poised for a fantastic year at Blaine Middle School. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Blaine Primary School The staff at Blaine Primary School wants to welcome you to the 2018-2019 school year!! We are so excited to welcome the class of 2031! This kindergarten class will be one of our largest classes to come through the primary school, over 180 students. We are excited to welcome the following new staff this year: • Ms. Kayla Ray at Kindergarten • Mrs. Betsy Sutton at 1st grade • Ms. Kelci Light at 2nd grade • Mrs. Katy Hicks in Special Education-Life Skills • Ms. Lael Barber in Developmental Preschool • Ms. Megan Moerke, School Psychologist Staff that we will be sharing with the Elementary School this year: • Mrs. Kelli Alonso who will be working with us on Social/Emotional Learning/ Coaching • Mr. Russell Hyslop, Speech Language Pathologist • Ms. Kimberly Klein our new Certificated Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) The main goal of the educational team at Blaine Primary School is to create a positive learning environment that promotes and encourages in-

creased understanding and fluency in literacy and math. We are developing the foundational learning blocks for all our students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally and become life-long learners. We have just finished the second year of our “Bright K” summer school, which supported our incoming kindergarten students. We welcomed 45 pre-K kiddos that spent the last four weeks participating in school routines, social skills, and math and literacy activities. Our district administrators spent one morning reading to the students and having lunch with them, which was rewarding for all of us. We recently finished our first year with the newly-adopted literacy program, Fountas & Pinnell Classroom. It is a truly enriched program that introduces shared reading, interactive reada-louds, guided reading, and phonics along with high interest student books. This year, we will be continuing our professional learning and implementation of this program. Blaine Primary School has a wonderful PTO (Parent, Teacher, Organization) that supports many activities throughout the school year. We

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PLEASE NOTE - ROUTE NUMBERS, STOPS AND TIMES MAY HAVE CHANGED. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO TEN MINUTES before and after the times on the schedule for buses to arrive at the stop during the first two weeks of school. TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE anytime after the first day of school. Students should be at their stop FIVE MINUTES PRIOR to the published time. NOT ALL ADDRESSES ARE SHOWN. Students should plan to board the bus at the stop nearest their home. If you do not see a stop near you, are a new rider, or need more transportation information, please contact the Blaine (REVISED 8/2018) School District Transportation Department at (360) 332-0700.

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New thrift store Wildbird Treasure Nest opens in downtown Blaine B y M at h e w R o l a n d There’s a new place to shop in downtown Blaine. Wildbird Treasure Nest: Thrift & Gift, located at 442 Peace Portal Drive, will celebrate its grand opening all weekend, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Friday, August 31 and running until Sunday, September 2. During the event, staff will serve free hotdogs and cold beverages. Regular store hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday. Clothes, shoes, jewelry, purses, home décor, small toys, linen sets, throw pillows and blankets are sold and accepted for donation at Wildbird Treasure Nest. Donations of appliances, pots and pans, or miscellaneous plates are not accepted. Deanna Mulder is the owner of nonprofit Wildbird Treasure Nest and her husband Mike Mulder owns the building. Donations are currently being accepted for men, woman and children. Andrea Skorka is the store manager of Wildbird Treasure Nest. “We want to be an asset for the community and be able to

take the money that is brought in for a good cause and use it to help people who don’t have anything,” Skorka said. “We are more like a boutique than a thrift store. A lot of our prices are thrift store level because were trying to keep it affordable for people in the community.” Roughly 80 percent of the proceeds from the Wildbird Treasure Nest will be directed to the Wildbird Charity which includes various forms of homeless outreach, veteran outreach and a backpack program, which packs backpacks full of nutritious food for children who aren’t getting enough to eat at home on the weekends. Mike started Wildbird Charity two years ago with friends from Trinity Western University in British Columbia, where he went to school. “We decided to do something fun but help people at the same time so we formed a charity to help the poor and the homeless,” he said. The backpack program is currently helping kids in Kendall, Washington, Mount Baker School District. Kendall was selected after a volunteer’s daughter who works as a nurse in the

district saw the desperate need for the program. Deanna hopes the Wildbird Treasure Nest will help them expand to the schools in Blaine. The cost of food for the backpack program is $450 per child and supplies the child for 52 weekends. The Wildbird Treasure Nest is also funding homeless outreach throughout Whatcom County, lead by Skorka, such as dispersing meals, clothes and hygiene bags to those experiencing homelessness. The bags come with athlete’s foot

cream, Band-Aids, socks, shaving cream, razors and deodorant. They cost about $15 to assemble per person and last one month. “Every time we fill a storefront it’s an important step forward. I’m glad Wildbird is planning for a new location when the current site is redeveloped,” said Michael Jones, interim city manager in a press release. To donate to Wildbird Charity call Skorka at 360/441-4545 or visit wildbirdcharity.com for more information.

Michael Mulder purchased the 2,650-square-foot property at 442 Peace Portal Drive for $425,000 in March. The property was built in 1972 and was formerly owned by Zoe Kariotis. It was previously home to Vista Pizza. Mulder said he hopes to eventually build a three-story commercial and residential property at the site.

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2447 Cedar Ct.

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And, the last home on the dead-end street. Extremely hard to find property. No power lines, no traffic, just quiet!! 2003 Karston with title eliminated. Also older remodeled home with separate septic system, stainless appliances, laminate and 3-BD, 2-BA. Main home has 3-BD, 2-BA, hardy siding, nice deck, plenty of sun and a 24 x 36 Metal building / shop. DIRECTIONS: Exit 270 Lynden Birch Bay off I-5 going East, right on Dean, right on Cedar Ct. Last property on left.

Superb architecture with indoor/outdoor living spaces, high-end finishes, huge deck, panoramic VIEWS of Semiahmoo Bay & private beach access! Chef’s kit with quartz counters, stainless appliances, custom cabinets & island with dining. Many windows bring in the natural light. Heat pump w/AC & tankless H2O.

Leslie Hobkirk 360-961-8052

Fionna Sellinger 360-961-4668

Brian Southwick 360-815-6638

B I R C H B AY O P E N H O U S E S OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-2

OPEN SUNDAY 12-2

$399,500

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One of a kind — BEACHFRONT 4548 California Trail

5709 Nakat Way

$269,500

Gorgeous waterfront on California Creek! Enjoy kayaking and boating... only steps away from your front door. Beautifully paved driveway, with 2-car carport and storage area. There is a sense of privacy in this 3-BD spacious home with open floor plan, bright kitchen with eating area and a separate dining room. Two sheds, and a workshop for your hobbies. Fruit trees, wheelchair access, and large covered deck. Experience a sense of peace and serenity in your own backyard.

Lorraine Hoving 360-961-2407

Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718 & Brandi Coplen 360-201-3951

In case of inclement weather, please call agent to confirm open houses.

Call Hugh -360.371.5800 28 years experience. Hugh Brawford

D SOL

$849,900

Southern exposure that offers incredible views to the San Juan Islands. Eagle’s favorite tree sits at the edge of the waterfront. Birch Bay Village amenities include sandy beaches with great access! Classic single story--built solid to last a lifetime. This home has a timeless floor plan making the most of each room. Not a single step--ideal for aging-in-place with windows that capture the view. Charming “porte cochere” entry with courtyard patio--a must see!

It’s a great time to buy a boat, ask me about marina slips!

8394 Harborview Rd. Blaine $350,000 4 acres of neighborhood commercial land. UR-4 residential land (7 home sites.)

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4781 South Golf Course Dr.

$589,500

Newer 4200 SF, 4-BD, 3.5-BA.

8796 Osprey Rd.

$1,125,000

Pinnacle Semiahmoo fairway location!

Gated community in Birch Bay. Main level living with 2 ensuites. Home built in 2011 and never lived in full time. Hardwood, granite, stainless, pantry, deck, patio. Separate kitchen on Garden level with 1000 sq. ft. storage. Each level has 2 bedrooms, kitchen and baths. Garden level kitchen has stainless appliances and tile floors. 1 minute to the beach. Six zone irrigation system, extensive landscaping with over 40 +/- cedar shrubs bordering the property.

10th Fairway green-clubhouse, pondside on 11. Exceptional outlook coupled w/unusual privacy! Gracious 4416 SF on quiet cul-de-sac enjoys exquisite, timeless elements: Organic hardwoods. Abundant Crystal cabinets. Workhorse kitchen w/48” Sub-zero, 48” Dacor dual fuel, etc. Epic outdoor room w/same 2 fairway outlook, wood burning fireplace, grill, sink, fridge, cable above fireplace. 2 master suites. 2 guestrms w/J&J bath. Den/office. Huge garage, storage+!

Brian Southwick 360-815-6638

Linda Kiens 360-815-6640

www.windermere.com

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Ben Affolter

360-510-3371

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The Vault to host fundraiser for two nonprofits in Blaine B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Now’s the time to reserve a seat for an upcoming fundraiser at The Vault Wine Bar. Local music group Angels Descending will perform benefit shows for the Drayton Harbor Music Festival and Blaine-Birch Bay Healthy Youth Coalition on Sunday, September 23. Tickets cost $35 and include hors d’oeuvres and a beverage, said The Vault co-owner Joni Finston. Angels Descending is comprised of vocalists Wendy Donaghy and Sharon Mayson and pianist Matthew Ma; the performances will also feature a violinist and drummer. Donaghy said their music features covers from a mix of genres, including opera, Broadway and pop. “It’s a whole mix of stuff,” she said. “A fun, fun mix.” The benefit show for the Drayton Harbor Music Festival will

As a result of an altercation with his wife and relatives at a home located just south of Blaine last December, Brian Pukaluk, 43, was sentenced to 11 1/2 years in prison with three years’ probation. Pukaluk pleaded guilty in Whatcom County Superior Court on August 9 to one count of first degree assault with a deadly weapon (domestic violence); one count of possessing a controlled substance with no prescription (methamphetamine); two counts of assault in the fourth degree (domestic violence); and two counts of violating a protection order (domestic violence), court

O B I T U A RY George Gerit Tranberg

s Wendy Donaghy and Sharon Mayson of Angels Descending. take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and the show for the Blaine-Birch Bay Healthy Youth Coalition will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is sponsored in part by Wendy’s husband, Thomas Donaghy, a local CPA and finan-

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cial advisor. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 360/392-0955. The Vault Wine Bar is located at 277 G Street in Blaine. To learn more, visit thevaultwine. com.

Man sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after incident south of Blaine B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e

documents show. Pukaluk avoided a jury trial, which was scheduled to begin on September 17, and 11 of 17 charges that were filed against him were dropped. The altercation that spurred the case took place at a home located at the 9600 block of Ronald Drive on December 26, according to a probable cause affidavit. After receiving a report of a domestic dispute and shots fired, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Blaine Police Department officers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were dispatched to the scene. By the time law enforcement arrived, Pukaluk had driven away, crashed into a ditch and fled on

foot before he was located and taken into custody. Pukaluk was accused of physically assaulting his wife as well as two relatives that attempted to intervene, according to the affidavit. When his wife attempted to call for help, Pukaluk took her phone outside and destroyed it. The wife eventually was able to escape the home and call 911, according to the affidavit. Pukaluk shot a long barrel firearm, likely a shot gun, in her direction and at her car before driving into both her car and his parent’s car. At the time of the arrest, authorities recovered approximately 3.3 grams of methamphetamine from Pukaluk, according to the affidavit.

August 1, 11:27 a.m.: Theft cold call

August 1, 4:10 p.m.: Mental on Sun-

Birch Bay-Lynden Way.

on Semiahmoo Lane.

set Drive.

August 2, 10:31 a.m.: Welfare check

August 1, 11:46 a.m.: Domestic

August 1, 7:49 p.m.: Suspicious cir-

on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

physical on Holeman Avenue.

cumstances on Fern Street.

August 2, 2:10 p.m.: Welfare check

August 1, 12:46 p.m.: Domestic vi-

August 1, 8:39 p.m.: Driving without

on Anchor Parkway.

olence order on Birch Bay-Lynden

a license on Harborview Road.

August 2, 6:14 p.m.: Citizen assist on

Road.

August 1, 8:40 p.m.: Trespass on

Harborview Road.

August 1, 1:59 p.m.: Traffic stop on

Fern Street.

August 2, 6:47 p.m.: Traffic problem

Blaine Road.

August 1, 10:49 p.m.: Alarm audible

cold call on Birch Point Road.

August 1, 3:10 p.m.: Traffic stop on

on Nakat Way.

August 2, 6:59 p.m.: Civil problem

Kickerville Road.

August

August 1, 3:25 p.m.: Parking prob-

served on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

lem on Sunset Drive.

August 1, 11:32 p.m.: Traffic stop on

11:07

p.m.:

Warrant

February 18, 1933 – August 10, 2018 He was born in San Diego, CA to George & Elizabeth (Mason) Tranberg. George passed away at Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt in Blaine, WA after circulation problems in his legs which began in March. He went very peacefully and I’m so thankful I was there with him. George grew up in No. Hollywood, CA until he was 17, and graduated in Lavina, MT. He served in the Army, became a smokejumper for 3 seasons and joined the border patrol in 1956; he came to Blaine in 1962, serving here, Lynden and back to Blaine, finally retiring as Deputy Chief on February 20, 1983. George was married to Roxana Pfundt 1964-1978. He had may interests and loved being out in nature. He climbed Mt. Rainier in 1963, camped, hiked in Utah (Escalante) from 1990 every year for 13 years. He was interested in Civil War history, writing poetry and reciting it from memory. I met him January 6, 1984 and we were married on October 12, 1985. We loved going on cruises, and to Cannon Beach twice a year for 29 years. He was predeceased by his mother, father and stepmother. Also, our “kids”, dogs Happy, Snowflake, Mitzy and cat Garfield. Surviving him is wife Lise, brother David (Janice) of Laurel, DE, beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, dog Biscuit and cat Dusty. In lieu of flower, please send donations to Stafholt, 456 C St., Blaine, WA 98230, or to the Whatcom Humane Society, 2172 Division St., Bellingham, WA 98226. George had many dear friends in Blaine, and will be missed a lot. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the care he received at Stafholt. The staff was caring and compassionate. Also, a special thanks to Dr. Gib Morrow for taking care of him all these years, his care is appreciated so much. Rest in peace my love, and thanks so much for 34 years we had together. Celebration of Life will be Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m..

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