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s Towing backpacks, classroom snacks and fresh flowers for their teachers, Blaine students returned to school on August 29. Photo by Molly Ernst

School year starts with changes at Blaine schools By Oliver Lazenby Students at the Blaine school district returned to plenty of changes on the first day back on August 29. Here’s a quick look: New electronic door locking system New electronic door locking systems that have been installed at the primary, elementary and middle schools will allow all exterior doors to be locked from a central location. The door locking systems include cameras and a “buzz in” feature at main en-

trances. Main doors will be unlocked at arrival and dismissal times and locked during the rest of the day. Those arriving at school after 8:30 a.m. must use the main doors and will get “buzzed in” by office personnel. Teachers and other staff members will have key cards for the doors. “It’s going to take some time for parents in particular to adapt to this change,” district superintendent Ron Spanjer said at the August 27 board meeting.

Police chief worked for the LAPD for 20 years prior to Blaine City swore in Allen Schubert on Aug. 20 at Blaine City Hall B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e

“In a lot of ways, there’s really no difference between a big city police officer and a police officer working in a small town,” he said. “We all have the same basic responsibilities and we all have the desire to serve the community.” As Blaine’s police chief, Schubert said he wants to get out in the community to identify and resolve problems that negatively impact residents. “I want to address all of the quality of life issues that affect everyone in Blaine,” he said. “After all, that’s why everyone moved

here and lives here because they want to live in a small town where they don’t have to deal with the big-city problems.” Schubert was sworn in as police chief by city clerk and assistant to the city manager Sam Crawford during a brief ceremony on August 20 at Blaine City Hall. He was offered the position in June after being selected by the city from a pool of highly-qualified candidates, including Bellingham Police Department patrol

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After wrapping up a two-decade long career at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), this month Allen Schubert began what he anticipates will be a seamless transition into his new role as chief of the Blaine Police Department (BPD).

(See Police, page 6)

Blaine High School will also have a system of electronic door locks once the final phase of construction is complete in summer 2019. School resource officer The Blaine Police Department has selected an officer to be the school district’s full-time resource officer. That position is on track to become full-time in January 2019, Spanjer said. (See School, page 5)

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Discover Birch Bay Days is coming up and features a weekend packed with fun events for the whole family. The beachside entertainment is scheduled to take place between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2, at 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Dozens of food and craft vendors will be open throughout the weekend. On Saturday, the Marlon James Band perform from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and from 4 to 5 p.m. A parade will start at noon on Saturday and feature a wide variety of floats. Leading the parade at 11:30 a.m. will be racers participating in the Discover Days Dash. Both events are still open for registration at birchbaywa.org Chainsaw woodcarving will start at 10 a.m. both days and will be followed by the chainsaw auction from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. A beer garden will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. A crab derby will feature live crabs competing in multiple contests from 2 to 4 p.m. both days. Crab derby awards will be given out at 4 p.m. To find the s A wood carver crafts rules and regulaa fish with a chainsaw tions, visit birchat Discover Birch Bay baywa.org. Days in 2017. Kids are encouraged to participate in the Kids Olympics for the chance to win prizes. The Kids Olympics will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. On Sunday Bad Dog Blues will perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. To learn more, visit birchbaywa.org.

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Winter coat drive starts on September 1 As fall draws near, the number of people in need of warm clothing will start to grow. That’s why volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and Interfaith Coalition are sponsoring the annual winter coat drive, which lasts from Saturday, September 1 until Sunday, September 30. Gently used and new winter coats, gloves and hats for men, women and children are being

accepted; extra-large sizes are in the highest demand. “With all the warm weather we’ve had this summer, not many of us are thinking about winter coats,” read a statement from the nonprofit. “Now is the time to start looking through your closets for any winter clothing items you might have to donate.” Drop-off locations include the Blaine library, Blaine Senior Center, Pacific Building Center,

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Letter The Editor: Whatcom County citizens: James Erb is the new prosecutor we need. After 44 years we do not need more jail loving without innovation. James Erb is the fresh approach! We need a fresh look at incarceration rates, “poor house” holding for people who can not afford bail, mental health management, those working with case management, and other possibilities. We can, and must do better with our current building – a $130 a day/bed and breakfast, lunch and dinner center. We can not afford to sustain what we are doing! Both the citizens who work there and the people held in custody know that management and the justice process need to change. Vote James Erb for new and better prospects for our county’s incarcerated neighbors. Donna Starr Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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The school district currently contracts with the police department for part-time police presence. Between now and January, the Blaine Police Department plans to dedicate as much time as they can to having an officer on campus, Spanjer said. Budget The Blaine School District board of directors voted unanimously to adopt a budget for the 2018-2019 school year at an August 27 board meeting. In the budget, 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. That’s a $3.1 million increase compared to 201718 levels. Most of that increase is due to hiring new staff to reduce class sizes and caseloads for specialized employees, new curriculum and safety programs such as increasing the school resource officer’s hours to full-time. The general fund has a pro-

jected beginning balance of $1,574,414 and a projected ending balance of $1,994,646. The budget also includes a transportation vehicle fund, a debt service fund, a capital projects fund and an ASB fund for student events. More information on the budget is available on the school district’s new website, blainesd.org. Teachers get a raise Though the Blaine School District board of directors still needs to approve it, the Blaine Education Association as of Monday had ratified a two-year salary agreement with the district. For 2018-2019, teachers at the lowest level of the salary schedule will get a 5.7 percent raise and teachers at the highest level will get a 9.8 percent raise, school district superintendent Spanjer said. For 20192020, teachers will get raises ranging from 4.3 percent to 5.3 percent. Education unions throughout the state bargained for higher salaries in August because the state legislature changed how schools are funded, adding money for raises and hiring. The change is a result of a 2012 supreme court rul-

s Blaine students hop off a school bus to attend the first day of school. ing that ordered Washington state to better fund public education and limited how much districts can collect from local tax levies.

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er Michael Jones, in June. “He brings extensive experience in training, policy, supervision and police work, as well as an impressive educational background.” Jones added, “Those are great things, but, ultimately, it was sitting down for coffee and learning more about who Al is, and talking to his references that made me come to realize he is the right person for the job and a good fit for Blaine.” Early career Schubert served in the U.S. Navy from 1990 to 1994 as an intelligence specialist, collecting maritime and combat intelligence for various military officials. His first job was in Chinhae, a city in South Korea with approximately 140,000 residents. He worked at a small naval base monitoring North Korean naval and merchant shipping boats for illegal contraband. After that, he was transferred to the VS-33 Airwing Squadron (called the ‘Screwbirds’) in San Diego. The squadron was deployed on an aircraft carrier called the ‘U.S.S. Nimitz’ and he was responsible for helping pilots plan their strike missions. His work aided Operation Southern Watch, which called on the U.S.A.F. to monitor and control the airspace in southern Iraq following the Gulf War. As a member of the air wing, he joined the Western Pacific Cruise and for six months toured ports of call in Hong Kong and Singapore, among others. During the cruise he was assigned to a U.N. command in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and acted as a liaison between the carrier battle group and U.N. forces before returning back to San Diego to complete a four-year tour in 1994. Eager to jump back into civilian life, Schubert moved to Los Angeles with a few friends. “I had some aspirations to be a screenwriter [...] and work in Hollywood,” he said. “We all tried to get into the film industry in one aspect or the other.” He landed a job as a production assistant at a Warner Bros. movie

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studio, but his fascination with working in Hollywood dwindled. “I missed being in a uniformed service,” he said. “I missed the comradery that you have in a police department or a professional agency.” Plus, he wanted to make use of his degree in criminal justice, which he earned from Bowling Green State University in 1990. At age 30, he applied for a job at the LAPD and got it. Work at the LAPD Schubert began making calls, handling cars and responding to radio reports as an LAPD patrol officer in 1999. “I learned how to conduct myself in a professional manner when dealing with citizens and balance my role as a community law enforcer and compassionate caretaker,” he wrote on his resume. In 2000, Schubert joined the LAPD’s bike unit and began patrolling the greater Los Angeles area in a helmet on two wheels – a role he greatly admired. “Police officers are much more approachable when they’re on a bike or walking around,” he said. “Sometimes it’s hard for people to go up and talk to an officer when they’re in their police car.” In 2005, Schubert became a human relations instructor teaching police recruits at the Ahmanson Recruit Training Center in Los Angeles. His lessons covered discrimination, racial bias and domestic violence, among others. “I considered it to be a real honor that they would think of me,” he said. “After all, a lot of times for new recruits these instructors are the first people they have that are a reflection of the police department.” Schubert assumed even greater responsibility in 2006 when he was appointed as sergeant at the West Los Angeles Community Police Station. He oversaw approximately 35 patrol officers in addition to 15-20 officers working in specialized units within a 63-square-mile jurisdiction. Between 2012 and 2015, he (Continued on next page)

August 30 - September 5, 2018 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) served as a department-sponsored officer representative, representing officers in internal disputes, and later as an internal affairs investigator, investigating officers who were accused of violating department policy. “It gave me a real opportunity to really understand the command staff side of the police department,” he said. “I know how to conduct impartial investigations and make sure that officers are held to a high standard.” Schubert wore many hats throughout his career at the LAPD, including gang and robbery/homicide detective and major assault crimes and sex crimes detective. By 2018, he had obtained a master in intelligence studies from American Public University and a master of forensic science from National University. His final position at the LAPD was lieutenant of the transit services division, which provided protection and services to an estimated 1.5 million daily users of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority rail lines and bus routes. “This was probably the one job that I’ve had which gave me the greatest understanding of this [police chief] position,” he said. “I had to learn about how to create policy, deal with a budget […] and work with different department heads.” He added, “We had a very high standard.”

“People often misconstrue size for professionalism. I am extremely impressed with the level of professionalism and just the overall knowledge that these guys have,” he said. “Everyone is just so proficient in a variety of different things and I find that really impressive.” As police chief, Schubert plans to bolster training to advance those skills. He said one officer has already expressed interest in becoming a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) to be able to better identify individuals who are impaired by drugs. Schubert became a DRE instructor in 2014 and was the highest-ranking DRE at the LAPD. In time, Schubert would also like to bring a K-9 unit and bike patrols back to Blaine. “I think that would be great for business and I can’t tell you how much more approachable police officers are on bike,” he said. From an enforcement perspective, he added, “you’d be surprised what you see on a bike that you don’t see in a police car.” Residents should also expect to see more police officers downtown. Schubert said he wants to start a foot beat, meaning more officers will take walks in the area to develop closer relationships with residents and business owners. Responding to a third-party assessment of the department produced through the Loaned Executive Management Assistance Program (LEMAP) in March,

“A true community is one in which every Blaine citizen feels vested – that in some way their presence is contributing positively to the city’s overall welfare.” – Allen Schubert, Blaine police chief

Blaine vs. Los Angeles Starting with population, Los Angeles contains an estimated 3.98 million residents, while Blaine contains an estimated 5,164 residents. Within the last 20 years, the LAPD employed an average of 10,000 police officers, while the BPD employs 11 police officers, Schubert said. Despite that, Schubert said BPD officers still get the job done.

Schubert said, “I think [officers] want more of an organizational structure and more of a strong chain of command.” The assessment contained more than 100 administrative and operational recommendations for the BPD to consider. It stated that organizational policies, comprehensive training for personnel and supervision of all policies and training needed

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and doing the interviews, you may not get the elements you need to properly prosecute people,” he said. In addition, Schubert said, the BPD is in the process of hiring a full-time police officer to replace one that will serve as a school resource officer at the Blaine school district full-time starting in January 2019. “This officer will be more than just an extra set of eyes who guards the perimeter,” he said. “He will assist classes, be available for counseling and guidance and an integral part of an after-school program.” In a brief speech this week,

Schubert introduced his wife Amy and two young children to Blaine City Council. He said his goal as police chief is to be collaborative, transparent and, most importantly, approachable to the community. “A true community is one in which every Blaine citizen feels vested – that in some way their presence is contributing positively to the city’s overall welfare,” he said. “That kind of relationship building doesn’t happen overnight. That is why I am expected to be a tireless, committed professional who is always looking forward and never complacent with the status quo.”

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Learn the importance of having clean gutters Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aesthetic pleasure. The hundreds of leaves that adorn the maples, oaks and other trees near homes will eventually fall as autumn turns into winter. Some will float down to lawns,

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Defense, mental toughness should carry Borderites BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ning backs. Oscar Caridad’s speed made him one of Blaine’s top rushers and kick returners last season and he’s become a smarter player since then, Dodd said. “He has a burst of speed and since last season he’s gotten better at understanding our plays, and being patient,” Dodd said. “Now he is able to read blocks and turn on that speed.” Danyil Tkachov, who got some varsity playing time as a defensive end, will add some variety to Blaine’s running game along with returning all-conference second team linebacker Jacob Westfall. The Borderites also have three potential varsity-level tight ends and could have a varied, unpredictable offense, Dodd said. Blaine’s defensive line was a weak spot at times last year. This year, all seven on the line are back and they’re one year faster and stronger. The Borderites’ season starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 31 at home against Surrey, BCs, Earl Marriot Secondary School. The team’s first in-conference game is on Friday, September 21, at Sehome High School.

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High School. As a coach, his greatest accomplishments include coaching multiple state champions and a state champion team, but he’s also enjoyed helping kids who were brand new to the sport drop minutes from their best 5K times. “That’s just as awesome,” he said. Bolton, who formerly taught in a school district with more than 10 times as many students as the Blaine school district, has lofty goals for his teams. He’d like to see seven athletes from each team qualify for state every year, he said. Blaine’s cross country teams have struggled to recruit runners in the past, but this year Blaine has two full teams (at least five athletes on a team) for the second year in a row. They’ll miss Jamie Good who as a senior was the only Blaine runner to make it to state last year.

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The Blaine High School varsity football team had high hopes last season, but they didn’t win many games. Although they were a strong team and many of those losses were close games, they finished with a 1-9 record. This year’s team has a strong group of returning starters, including the entire defensive line. Between that and the fact that they’re in a new division – the Northwest Conference 2A Lake Division, which includes familiar teams including Bellingham and Sehome, as well as new teams like Cedarcrest and Mountlake Terrace – the Borderites should have little trouble improving on last season’s record. The key for the team, according to head coach Jay Dodd, will be mental toughness. “That will be the most important thing – just being mentally tough when things aren’t going our way,” he said. The biggest unknown for this team is who will take the quarterback position. The Borderites have several possibilities, but

sophomore Will McKinney will start the season. “He’s very mature for a sophomore. He’s worked really hard in the weight room, he understands everything we’re trying to do, and he asks the right questions,” Dodd said. “I think everyone on the team respects Will a lot because they see how hard he works.” McKinney spent his freshman season on the varsity bench learning from last year’s starting quarterback Cam Ellis. McKinney should be sending a lot of passes to wide receiver Chase Abshere. Abshere caught for over 700 yards last season and could be among the top receivers in the county this year. “He’s a three-year starter. He’s also a big kid and very quick,” Dodd said. “He can make something happen pretty quickly when we get the ball in his hands, so we’re excited to get him involved as much as possible.” Dodd expects a healthy competition to develop among Borderite wide receivers, as about five others showed promise during the off-season. That’s also true for Blaine’s run-

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Police Reports August 22, 10:22 a.m.: Parking problem on Ludwick Avenue. August 22, 11:12 a.m.: Agency assist on Martin Street. August 22, 3:37 p.m.: Homelessness on H Street. August 22, 4:00 p.m.: Reportable collision on Blaine Road. August 22, 9:30 p.m.: Trespass issued on Peace Portal Drive. August 23, 1:12 a.m.: Lewd act on 3rd Street. August 23, 7:50 a.m.: Traffic and other offenses on I-5 North near milepost 276. August 23, 8:56 a.m.: Theft from a vehicle on Peace Portal Drive. August 23, 11:22 a.m.: Parking problem on Grant Avenue. August 23, 1:13 p.m.: Shoplifting on H Street. August 23, 7:59 p.m.: Assist fire department on D Street. August 24, 11:05 a.m.: Theft on Marine Drive. August 24, 9:45 a.m.: Animal abuse on Peace Portal Drive. August 24, 12:15 p.m.: Hit and run on Peace Portal Drive. August 24, 11:10 p.m.: Welfare

check on 3rd Street. August 25, 3:45 a.m.: Assist state patrol on I-5 North. August 25, 2:57 a.m.: Assist sheriff’s office on Harbor Drive. August 25, 9:40 p.m.: Citizen assist on 3rd Street. August 26, 10:20 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on Peace Portal Drive. August 26, 10:47 a.m.: Hit and run on Alder Street. August 26, 12:32 p.m.: Assist sheriff’s office on Harborview Road. August 26, 12:41 p.m.: Harassment on D Street. August 26, 5:30 p.m.: Driving without a license on 2nd Street. August 27, 1:10 a.m.: Driving under the influence of alcohol on 2nd Street. August 27, 10:40 a.m.: Shoplifting on H Street. August 27, 12:17 p.m.: Disturbance on H Street. August 27, 12:32 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on School Drive.

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Run With The Chums: Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m., BP highlands, 5042 Grandview Road. Fun, free event for all ages through the scenic Lake Terrell watershed. Kids’ 1K smolt sprint at 10 a.m. and 5K run/walk at 10:30 a.m. Free t-shirts to first 300 participants.

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Briefly... News from the Blaine Planning Commission meeting on August 23 and the Blaine City Council meeting on August 27. Commission OKs permit amendments for Bridges Plat, Sea Smoke Planning commissioners voted to recommend that Blaine City Council approve amendments to separate Planned Unit Development (PUD) permits for two large-scale development projects. The first project discussed, Bridges Plat, consists of a 40-lot subdivision planned on 10 acres along D Street, east of Lincoln Park. Skeers Construction, based in Bellingham, wants to build the first phase of the project, which includes 18 lots, a small playground and a stormwater openspace tract. During the meeting, Dave Monks of Skeers Construction advocated for the PUD permit amendment, which updates the architectural standards for single-family homes and changes the setbacks for side yards and requirements for lot coverage. “Really, we believe our business plan in the future is to look someplace else to do our business,” he said. “Why Blaine? The culture and the atmosphere felt right for us.” Also discussed was Sea Smoke, a project consisting of 119 residential units, a neighborhood commercial space and a storage facility planned on 19.4 acres at the southwest corner of Semiahmoo Parkway and Drayton Harbor Road. The PUD permit amendment allows for an office and maintenance building facility for the Semiahmoo Resort Association and makes changes to the maximum building height limit in ‘Tract A.’ It 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. Both PUD permit amendments

will move on to the Blaine City Council for final approval. Port of Bellingham has what it needs to build a web house at 207 Milhollin Drive Planning commissioners granted the Port of Bellingham a Shoreline Substantial Development permit to build a 20,600-squarefoot web house at 207 Milhollin Drive. The port currently owns two web houses at the location and plans to demolish an existing web house at the end of Marine Drive. As part of the project, the Port of Bellingham plans to reconfigure the parking area, replace the asphalt around the web houses, install a new stormwater treatment facility and build a new public trail along the marina. “This is a very valuable project to our commercial fishing fleet in Blaine,” said Blaine harbormaster Andy Peterson. City to rent Blaine Senior Center, Pavilion to Christ the King Church For six months starting in October, Christ the King Church will rent the Blaine Senior Center and Pavilion at 763 G Street for church services for four hours on Sundays. Blaine City Council voted to approve a short-term lease agreement with the church, which would eventually like to establish a permanent location in Blaine. According to a city staff report, in 2018 the senior center was used twice on Sundays, one time before noon, and the pavilion was used 14 times on Sundays, nine times before noon. “However, eight of these reservations were for a Zumba class that will likely no longer be offered after summer,” state the report in regard to the Pavilion. “There are no scheduled events in the senior center starting October 2018 on Sundays.” The agreement will generate revenue for the city, while moderately increasing the cost of maintenance. Councilmembers approve mid-year budget amendment Accounting for new expenditures, the city council approved a mid-year budget amendment. The amendment made adjust-

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