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Roots program Hundreds attend Run with the Chums in Birch Bay returns for third year in Blaine B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e

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s Over 250 people joined the sixth annual Run with the Chums at the BP Highlands on September 15. Hosted by the Whatcom Conservation District in conjunction with Whatcom Water Week, the event featured a 5K, Smolt Sprint 1K and educational activities. Photo courtesy of the Whatcom Conservation District

Volunteers hosting Peace Arch State Park fundraiser B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e An upcoming open house aims to raise money for a variety of improvement projects at Peace State Arch Park. It’s the first big fundraiser for the Peace Arch Foundation, which was formed to help advance preservation and beautification projects at the park that don’t receive funding from the state. “We’re focused on helping the park yearround,” member Carroll Solomon said.

The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 22 at the park’s American Kitchen, located at 19 A Street in Blaine, and will feature a complimentary lunch and refreshments, 30-minute tours and prize drawings. Parking at all state parks is free that day, so leave your Discover Pass at home. “A lot of people in town kind of take the Peace Arch for granted,” Solomon said. “We would like people to come and rediscover the park.”

Bay Medical Clinic to remain open through March B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Patients at Bay Medical Clinic in Blaine can rest easy – at least until March 31. This week, Dr. Marta Kazymyra confirmed that Mountlake Terrace-based insurance company Premera Blue Cross has committed to conducting a statewide search to recruit new providers at the clinic, located at 377 C Street in Blaine. She said new patients are still being accepted on a limited basis and that the clinic would remain open until March 31. The development comes after Kazymy-

ra told Blaine City Council on September 10 that she and husband Dr. David Allan planned to retire on December 28. The closure, she said, could result in the loss of medical care for an estimated 3,000 patients and jobs for six full-time staff members. Kazymyra and Allan, who opened the practice 38 years ago, spent the past year attempting to recruit new physicians, but to no avail. The cost to pay a professional recruiter was too costly, so financial support from a third party, whether it be the city or a private agency, was crucial. “Our funds were limited and our con-

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tacts were somewhat limited,” Kazymyra said. “[Premera Blue Cross] has the ability to make things happen that we couldn’t. They have many connections throughout the state of Washington.” If a provider has yet to commit to working at Bay Medical Clinic by March 31, Kazymyra said she and her husband will consider staying longer but emphasized that they cannot stay at the clinic forever. “Many of those patients have been here with us from day one,” Kazymyra said. “It’s very difficult.”

Approximately six volunteer members comprise the Peace Arch Foundation committee and succeed in raising an estimated $2,000-$4,000 per year, Solomon said. Since the group was officially founded about three years ago, they’ve helped pay for flowers, equipment and building materials. Volunteers work directly with park staff to determine what projects to fund, Solomon said. Currently, they’ve got their eyes (See Park, page 3)

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A program that helps families who have suffered trauma from abuse, neglect or poverty, for example, will return to Blaine for its third year next month. Hosted by Bellingham-based nonprofit Rebound of Whatcom County, the Roots Family Enrichment Program is offered to families during the fall, winter and spring in Blaine, Bellingham and Nooksack. As part of the program, parents participate in a sequential enrichment course while children take part in activities with their peers. The fall quarter in Blaine lasts eight weeks and will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Life Impact Church, 549 Cherry Street, from October 10 through December 5. The program is preceded by a free hot meal served at 6 p.m. Anyone can participate in Roots for free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Nursery care is provided to parents, if needed. “We’re so excited for Roots to start its third year in Blaine,” said Rebound program director and case manager Shelli Wood in a press release. “We have so much to look forward to this year, we are excited to see how this program grows.” At Roots, trained facilitators teach parents and children how to develop behavioral and social supports in order to achieve success. Parents have the opportunity to learn about financial literacy, healthy living and parenting, among other topics, while children can learn about making choices, dealing with family challenges and developing emotional and social skills. This year, facilitators will take a new approach to teaching at all Roots locations. “We are rolling out a new curriculum that fosters healthy relationships between families,” Wood said.

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s United States Coast Guard lieutenant jg Sean Hill conducts the annual inspection of the historic Plover ferry on September 18. Richard Sturgill, founding director of Drayton Harbor Maritime which owns and operates the vessel, said the Plover passed the inspection. Between May 28 and September 3, a total 6,730 passengers boarded the Plover one-way, 2,286 of whom were children.

Letters The Editor: Starbucks, please shut off your propane fireplace. In our age of climate change, we do not need you needlessly pumping carbon dioxide into the air. I’m sure you could get the same effect with some nice orange LED lights. You are a welcome addition to Blaine; I like your coffee but please shut off the fire. Bill James Blaine The Editor: I dread the next two months, being inundated with election ads throughout the day. In this letter I will only address the campaign for Washington state senator representing Whatcom County. In the 2014 election, I tired of hearing the same vile, attack ads on TV over and over again and of receiving laminated, oversized cards in the mail endorsing one or the other state senate candidate (usually negatively portraying the opponent as the villain of the right or the left). In the final month of the election, I received two of the same cards each day in the mail. My neighbor would text or phone me to say, “Is this for real?” After the election, The Northern Light (November 6-12, 2014) reported that $1,610,000 was spent by the Ericksen-Fleetwood campaigns and by independent supporters of these two candidates. All to elect someone who would be sala-

ried in the $40,000 range. You can’t make this stuff up. And then, the winner headed to Washington, D.C. because he felt he could do two jobs at once. I have combined the amounts from the Fleetwood and the Ericksen campaigns and supporters because the amounts were roughly equal and I am not pointing fingers at one party. But when the candidates ignore these outrageous costs, they either are not candidates who will be good stewards of our taxpayer dollars or have oversized egos of their importance to the people of Whatcom County or both. So, when deciding how you will vote for state senator this year, ask Ericksen and Vargas to address the costs of running for office, ask for commitments to limit the barrage of the same ad or flyer, ask for objective – not sensational – critiques of the opponent, and ask for a commitment to do the job he/she ran for. And not by telecommuting. Susan O’Malley Blaine The Editor: Sharon Shewmake is running for state representative in the 42nd legislative district position 2. She is an associate professor of economics at Western Washington University. Sharon is “…running because our economy isn’t just dollars and cents, it’s how we care for one another and grow our

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communities. We need leaders who fight for our values. Protecting children, the environment and workers isn’t charity, it’s an investment in our future,” according to Shewmake’s political website. She believes no child deserves to live in poverty. No family deserves to go hungry. Her platform includes environmental protection and well-paying jobs for families. She has a Ph.D. in agricultural and resource economics from University of California Davis and a bachelor’s in economics from Duke University. In addition to teaching, she is married with two children, and has written a children’s book. Sharon is exactly the kind of representative that Whatcom County needs working in Olympia fighting for our values, our environment, and supporting the best interests of our families. I hope you will take the opportunity to hear her speak. She is inspiring and her enthusiasm is contagious. She cares deeply for Whatcom County and no one will work harder in Olympia. Please check out her Facebook page to find out more and get a schedule of her upcoming campaign events. Don’t forget to vote … all the way down the ballot. Linda Schonborn Ferndale Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Family Service Center provides everything from school supplies to clean socks By Oliver Lazenby For many students, new clothes and a backpack filled with fresh school supplies add excitement to the beginning of the school year. But not everyone can afford those things. For those who can’t, the Blaine school district’s Family Service Center can provide school supplies and a variety of other services to equip students and allow them to focus on school. The Family Service Center, a packed room behind a blue door on the south side of the middle school gym, is busy at the beginning of the school year. So far it has supplied 172 students with backpacks loaded with supplies geared toward their grade level, said the center’s interim director Bob Feaster, a former assistant superintendent at Chico Unified School District in northern California who retired to Birch Bay and substitutes at Blaine schools. He’s filling in for Jessie Burton, who is expected to return in October. Throughout the year, families and students can stock up from the center’s collection: boxes of backpacks, shelves of binders, notebooks, pens and pencils, coats, socks and underwear, soap, toothpaste, laundry deter-

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gent and other household items. “We’re not a bank – we don’t earn interest on carrying inventory – our goal is to get it out the door to those who need it,” Feaster said. “We have people in here crying because they’re overwhelmed with kindness.” The center’s services extend well beyond those items. Depending on what’s available, it can provide families with vouchers for gas, food and shoes. It works with other organizations including the Opportunity Coun-

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After the first two football games of the season, no one had scored on Lynden Christian; they shut out both Bellingham and Anacortes. It only took the Borderites one possession to change that during their game on September 14 at Blaine High School. After winning the kickoff, Blaine marched down the field in a 14-play drive that ended when Bryce Kamrath kicked a 25-yard field goal. Unfortunately for Blaine, they

couldn’t score again. Lynden Christian won 14–3 giving Blaine a 2–1 record for the season. “They have a really good defense, I respect it, but ultimately we should have scored more,” said Blaine senior running back Jacob Westfall, who led Blaine in rushing with 71 yards on nine runs. Lynden Christian’s Levi Korthuis carried his teams offense, running the ball 28 times for 61 yards, including a 5-yard touch(Continued on next page)

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By Oliver Lazenby With three meets in the books, Blaine’s young runners hint at a promising future for the program. At the South Whidbey Invite on September 15, which included athletes from more than 20 schools, freshman Connor Hettinga was the first Blaine athlete across the line, finishing in 103rd out of several hundred runners with a time of 20 minutes, 10.3 seconds. Blaine sophomore Ben Arps followed him to the finish in 20 minutes, 30.15 seconds and sophomore Landen Carlton finished in 21 minutes, 39.84 seconds. Junior and team captain Taylee McCormick led the girls at Whidbey, finishing 40th in 23 minutes,

12.80 seconds, followed by two freshman: Claar French at 24 minutes, 51.76 and Eleeshiyah Faulkner at 25 minutes, 27.78 seconds. Though the Blaine boys team finished last at Whidbey and the Borderites didn’t have enough girls to make an official team (some couldn’t run because of illness and injury) Blaine head coach Gabe Bolton sees a bright future for the young team. All but four of Blaine’s 27 runners are underclassmen. “If the freshman and sophomores can stick it out for the next two or three years, the difference should be amazing,” Bolton said. “They should be able to do very well.” Also last week, the teams ran

against athletes from Squalicum, Mount Baker and Lynden Christian in their home meet at Peace Arch State Park on September 12. Blaine sophomore Malachi Crump finished in 23rd place in 21 minutes, 56.4 seconds, followed by Hettinga in 21 minutes, 59.9 seconds and Carlton in 22 minutes, 13.1 seconds. For the girls, Faulkner finished in 11th place in 24 minutes, 47.4 seconds, sophomore Milanna Fredericks finished in 25 minutes, 18.5 seconds, and McCormick in 25 minutes, 52.5 seconds. Blaine’s cross country teams run next on Saturday, September 22 at the Mount Baker Silver Lake Invitational at Silver Lake Park outside Maple Falls.

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derites got three first downs in a row, mainly on carries by Westfall and junior Oscar Caridad, before Lynden Christian recovered a fumble at the 35-yard line. Change to offense To take advantage of a strong group of wide receivers, the Borderites moved to an offense with fewer running backs and more wide receivers last week. That offense still needs some fine-tuning. “We still have a long way to go with it,” coach Jay Dodd said. “We didn’t have a big play selection tonight. I think this offense fits with our personnel; we just have to keep getting better at it. Next, the Borderites take on Sehome at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 21, at Civic Stadium in Bellingham.

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‘Loads of Love’ helps people afford laundry in Blaine B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Christ Episcopal Church volunteers are helping the community one laundry load at a time. Under the name ‘Loads of Love,’ volunteers on a five-person committee at the church pay for laundry service, detergent and dryer sheets for anyone who stops by The Washhouse, located at 715 3rd Street in Blaine, between 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month.

“We wanted to do something in the community that meets a need that isn’t already being met by others,” committee chair Susan Thomson said in an email. “We came up with Loads of Love after investigating ‘Laundry Love,’ a similar program that is being done all across the country.” Loads of Love is the first charitable program sponsored by the church committee, which was established in 2016 to honor the

late Mary Helen Windell. “She was an exceptional person that cared about social justice so much,” Thomson said. “We just wanted to honor her name.” Courtesy of Loads of Love, individuals can launder up to three free loads, while families can receive up to six, she said. During the last wash day on September 3, volunteers paid for 45 loads of laundry. “No questions asked, no trying to convert people – we are there

only to pay for laundry,” Thomson said. “We bring baked goods and have coffee and water, which people seem to really enjoy.” Backstage @ the Border, a concert series sponsored by Christ Episcopal Church, also helps raise funds for Loads of Love. In the past, it’s raised $10,000 to donate to other outreach programs in Blaine, such as the Community Assistance Program. This year, it’s helped finance Loads of Love, Thomson said.

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dogs’ discomfort. Examine and modify dogs’ diets. Food needs can change as dogs become less active. Keeping dogs lean can prevent a host of illnesses. PetMD says more than half of American pets are overweight, and obesity can contribute to disease and put stress on pets’ joints. Let your vet be your guide in choosing high-quality, low-calorie foods and treats. He or she may also recommend supplements to alleviate stiffness and address other needs. Keep up the exercise. Exercise helps slow down the degeneration of joints and helps keep dogs healthy. Continue walks but pare

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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: August 19-23 August 19, 9:00 p.m.: Suspicious ve-

Second Street.

found on Birch Bay Drive.

hicle on Holiday Drive.

August 20, 12:18 a.m.: Prowler cold

August 22, 7:04 a.m.: Alarm audible

August 19, 10:34 p.m.: Music on

call on Haynie Road.

on Harborview Road.

Birch Drive.

August

August 19, 11:37 p.m.: Domestic

check on Harborview Road.

on Fawn Crescent Road.

verbal on Harborview Road.

August 20, 7:05 a.m.: Burglary cold

August 22, 1:52 p.m.: Vandalism

August 19, 11:48 p.m.: Domestic

call on Morningside Drive.

cold call on Semiahmoo Drive.

physical on Harborview Road.

August 20, 9:19 a.m.: Neighbor-

August 22, 8:52 p.m.: Fireworks on

August 20, 1:37 a.m.: Noise on Har-

hood dispute cold call on Peace

Sweet Road.

bor Drive.

Park Drive.

August 22, 9:23 p.m.: Traffic hazard

August 20, 3:07 a.m.: Suspicious ve-

August 20, 9:46 a.m.: Motor vehicle

on Blaine Road.

hicle on Hall Road.

accident on Fir Street.

August 23, 8:48 a.m.: Mental cold

August 20, 6:56 a.m.: Vehicle theft

August 20, 9:59 a.m.: Motor vehicle

call on Surf Place.

cold call on Mayfair Place.

accident on Sweet Road.

August 23, 9:14 a.m.: Vehicle prowl

August 20, 11:00 a.m.: Forgery cold

August

call on Harborview Road.

check on Birch Bay Drive.

August 23, 10:44 a.m.: Music on Ce-

August 20, 11:56 a.m.: Citizen assist

August 21, 1:28 p.m.: Panic alarm

dar Street.

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on Drayton Harbor Road.

August 23, 1:38 p.m.: Theft cold call

August 20, 12:44 p.m.: Alarm audi-

August 21, 2:09 p.m.: Welfare check

on Bay Road.

ble on Loft Lane.

on Starfish Lane.

August 23, 1:56 p.m.: Domestic ver-

August 20, 1:08 p.m.: Property lost

August 21, 2:40 p.m.: Welfare check

bal on Seawan Place.

cold call on Birch Bay Square Street.

on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

August 23, 2:49 p.m.: Parking prob-

August

August 21, 4:53 p.m.: Harassment

lem on H Street Road.

check on Helweg Road.

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August 23, 5:51 p.m.: Civil problem

August 20, 4:53 p.m.: Welfare check

August 21, 5:16 p.m.: Welfare check

on Harbor Place.

on Helweg Road.

on Harborview Road.

August 23, 6:48 p.m.: Alarm audible

August 21, 6:03 p.m.: Traffic prob-

on Birch Bay Drive.

lem cold call on Alderson Road.

August

August 21, 6:47 p.m.: Suspicious ve-

check on Portal Way.

hicle cold call on Whitehorn Way.

August

served on E Street.

August

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December 20, 1933 - August 30, 2018 Barrie Edwin Fleming Hull was born December 20, 1933 to George and Jean (MacCormick) Monger in Vancouver BC. He passed away on August 30th just where he wanted to be - at home with his wife. At the age of 14, he moved from the big city to his beloved Blaine, WA to live with his mother Jean and step father Roy Hull. Here, he participated in Football, Baseball and his favorite sport Basketball. His proudest moment in basketball was when he outscored and out jumped the great Bill Russell during an invitational game arranged by his coach. A short time after moving to Blaine, Barrie met and began dating Theo Gudmundson, the love of his life. Little did they know that later in life they would end up with 39 wonderful years of marriage. After graduating from Blaine High School in 1953, he spent several years in the Fishing industry. He served in the U.S. Marine corps. In ’72 he graduated from WWU, where he earned 2 degrees in Political Science and was later awarded a Distinguished Alumna Award from the University. Barrie worked for the Whatcom County Sheriffs department until his retirement in 1986. After a couple years of boredom set in, he worked in the Employment Security office, officially retiring in 1997. He was involved in organized labor for 60 + years and was a member and past President of the Teamsters Local Union 1060. Barrie was a devoted member of Whatcom County Democrats; once honored Democrat of the year. Furthermore, he was a past member of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and was once honored as Man of the Year in Blaine. As a result of his interest in education, Barrie spent several years as a member of the Blaine School Board. Barrie was passionate about the things he loved : family, politics, education, his Scottish (Buchanan) and English heritage, his little town of Blaine and his extensive library, just to name a few. Barrie is survived by his wife Theo, daughter Julie (Jumisko) Schrader (Mike Schrader), Jeff Jumisko (Jaime Calitto), Heather Weidkamp (Dan), Gareth Bolt (Kristine) as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces & nephews and his constant companion, Mike & Julie’s Chocolate Lab Big Jake. He is predeceased by his parents, his sister Lynne Armstrong and brother Richard Hull. The family wishes to thank Whatcom Hospice and Visiting Angels for their compassionate care during Barrie’s final days. Special acknowledgment also to the crew at Station 61 of North Whatcom Fire and Rescue for their open-ended care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barrie’s name to Bellingham Whatcom Firefighters Benevolent Foundation, Whatcom Hospice or Free Church Unitarian. A memorial service will be held September 22 at 1:00 pm at the Unitarian Church, 1218 Harrison Ave., Blaine.

Lawrence Douglas Simpson

July 22, 1928 – September 10, 2018 It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Lawrence Simpson, age 90, our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was married to Muriel Joyce (Norris) Simpson for 65 years. He is survived by his three loving children, Terry (Marty) Ancellotti of Richmond, TX, Wayne (Diane) Simpson of Stanwood, WA, and Doug (Sheila) of Blaine, WA. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Lisa, Karyssa, Christina, Josh, Justin, Jeff and Josh; and 10 great-grandchildren, Haven, Brooklyn, Alexis, Maddison, Drayton, Brody, Ava, Aliyah, Sofia and Bentley.

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Police Reports All law enforcement incidents are reviewed on a daily basis by the Blaine chief of police. Depending on the nature of the incident, the chief directs police personnel to conduct a follow-up investigation. Visit thenorthernlight.com to read a full list of reports.

September 11, 3 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to Marine Drive for a person smoking marijuana in public. Two officers arrived in the area but did not find anyone matching the description or observe anyone openly smoking marijuana in the area. Officers cleared. Chief’s Note: Under Blaine Municipal Code (BMC) Section No. 9.16.095, it is unlawful to open a package containing marijuana, usable marijuana, or a marijuana-infused product, or consume marijuana, usable marijuana, or a marijuana-infused product, in view of the general public. The fine shall be $200. In addition, under BMC Section No. 9.16.093 (d), any person, under the age of 21, possessing any amount of marijuana or marijuana-infused products is guilty of a misdemeanor. This offense is punishable with one full day in jail and a minimum fine of $250. Despite my personal objection to marijuana use, I fully respect our codified laws. Please be considerate to other community members when in the public setting. September 11, 6 p.m.: Blaine police were called to a residence by some neighbors who reported hearing lots of angry shouting coming from a home. Officers arrived and spoke with all of the in-

volved parties. The incident was determined to be a verbal argument between a mother and her daughter’s boyfriend. Officers advised that they need to work out their differences in a more civil manner out of courtesy to their neighbors. September 12, 11:19 a.m.: Police are investigating theft of money by an employee over the past several months. Officers orchestrated an arrest with the help of Lynden police. The suspect was interviewed and booked into jail. September 12, 1:52 p.m.: A Washington state park ranger turned in a wallet and small purse that were located lying on the ground in the Peace Arch State Park. The person who lost the items appeared to be a Chinese citizen. An officer requested the assistance of the Chinese consulate for help contacting the person. September 12, 5 p.m.: Officers were made aware of a juvenile who threatened to be in possession of a firearm. Officers made contact with the stepfather who gave permission for officers to search the residence. Officers searched the home and did not locate a firearm. Officers also spoke with the juvenile who denied stating anything about a firearm. Chief’s Note: All threats in any

form (verbal, text, phone, etc.) result in an exhaustive investigation by BPD. The assigned officers did a great job handling this potentially-dangerous radio call. September 13, 8:54 a.m.: Blaine police received a fax from Ferndale police about an threat from one teenager to another. The potential victim in the case lives inside the city limits of Blaine. Ferndale police did not establish probable cause to arrest the suspect in the case but wanted Blaine PD to be aware of the issue. Chief’s Note: I personally discussed this matter with the victim’s parent(s). The problem has seemingly solved itself, but the BPD continually monitors all threats and bullying. The school is taking proactive steps to address this incident. September 16, 5:45 p.m.: A couple stopped off at the Blaine police department because a man’s wife would not give his phone back after finding a dating website on his phone. The man wanted officers to have his wife turn the phone back over to him. Over the course of the contact the wife revealed that she was a victim of domestic violence recently. Since the allegations stemmed in Birch Bay, WCSO was notified. Report by Blaine Police Department.

Community Discussions on New Grandstands: Thursday, September 20, 5:30 p.m., Blaine School District boardroom, 765 H Street. The district’s architect will review key elements of the proposed design and answering questions. Info: 360/332-5881. Ladies Night Fall Planter Event: Thursday, September 20, 6–8 p.m., VW’s Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Make a fall planter with 10inch barrel and five plants including mums, pansies celosia, millet and more. Cost $20. RSVP at vwhomeandgarden.com. Gym Star Dance Open House: Friday, September 21, Gym Star Sports Center, 5519 Hovander Road, Ste. 109, Ferndale. Head out for a free day of mini classes. Live Music at Bay Breeze: Friday, September 21, 6–9 p.m., Bay Breeze Restaurant and Bar, 7829 Birch Bay Drive. Featuring Billy Shears. Bellingham SeaFeast 2018: Friday-Saturday, September 21-22, Downtown Bellingham & Squalicum Harbor. Seafeed, live music, beer garden, kids’ activities, maritime arts and more! Fall into the Holidays: Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center. A vendor and artisan craft event. All proceeds go toward children’s programming for the park district. Gear Heads Classic Car and Motorcycle Show: Saturday, September 22, 763 G Street. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, September 22, Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults cost $6 and kids 6 and under cost $4. Kitchen Cutlery - Care, Use, and Sharpening: Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m.-noon., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn the basics of knife sharpening, its proper care and maintenance, and valuable tips and tricks at this hands-on demonstration. Presented by Phil McRee. Registration required and space is limited. Info: 360/305-3637. Peace Arch Park Open House: Saturday, September 22, noon– 4 p.m., Peace Arch Historical State Park. Come rediscover this beautiful park with walking tours, refreshments, prizes, free parking. Sponsored by Peace Arch Foundation. Fall Bunting Workshop: Saturday, September 22, 1-2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Avid crafter Kaileigh Hubbard shows how to repurpose a book to create a beautiful autumn-themed banner to hang in your home. Materials are provided but attendees may bring their own book. Registration required. Info: 360/305-3637. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, September 22, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Chad Peterson. The Mystery Players: Saturday, September 22, 7-9 p.m., The Peace Arch City Café, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Live music.

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Weather Precipitation: During the period of September 10 to 16, 1.7 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2018 yearto-date precipitation is 21.5 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 73.9°F on September 11 with a low of 52.6°F on September 14. Average high was 70°F and average low was 54°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Angels Descending Benefit Concerts: Sunday, September 23, 3-8 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space, 277 G Street. Benefit concerts featuring vocalists Wendy Donaghy and Sharon Mayson. Concert from 3–5 p.m. benefits Healthy Youth Coalition, North County and the concert from 6–8 p.m. benefits the Drayton Harbor Music Festival. Tickets: $35 include concert, appetizers and glass of wine or beer. Reservations required: 360/392-0955. Water Bath Canning: Wednesday, September 26, 4-6 p.m., repeated Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m.-noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about the best produce for water bath canning, preparation, safety, how-to, and resources. Info: 360/305-3637. BP Cherry Point Refinery: Friday, September 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., BP Cherry Point Recreation Area. Picnic lunch provided. Rain or shine. RSVP required and space is limited. Info: bpopenhouse.com. Rhythm & Beauty: Sunday, September 30, 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial Street, Bellingham. Noah Bendix-Baldgley playing the violin. Loads of Love: Monday, October 1, 5:30-7:30 pm, The Washhouse, 715 3rd Street, Blaine. Laundry costs covered. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting: Wednesday, October 3, 7 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Fall Festival: Saturday October 6, 2 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G Street. Presentation on life’s interruptions. 4 p.m., kids’ crafts, bouncy house (weather depending), bingo, ping pong, refreshments and cider. At 5 p.m. community chili cook off; 6 p.m. community and youth pie baking contest. All are welcome. Info: 360/332-6589. Candidates Forum: Tuesday, October 9, 7 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church 4460 Bay Road. Races covered are 1st congressional district; state 42nd legislative district senate and representative positions 1 and 2; Whatcom County prosecuting attorney; Whatcom County council at-large; and public utility district 1. Sponsored by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and The Northern Light. Liberty in Style: Thursday, October 11, 5–9 p.m., 8125 Birch Bay Square Street #220. Betty Be Good boutique benefit for survivors of sexual exploitation featuring fall fashion show, wine, appetizers, music and prizes. Tickets $20 include ad $10 boutique credit. Proceeds benefit Engedi Refuge. Info: bettybegood.com. Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m., Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. Blaine Golf Boosters will be raising money for Blaine High School golf teams. To participate, contact Rick Shockey. Info: rshockey@blainesd.org or 360/332-6045. Backstage at the Border: Saturday, October 13, 7-9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street. Come and enjoy an evening with Kelley Porter, Susan Thomson with Doug Dahl and Cathy Mason with Dorothy Diettrich singing their favorite tunes. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

September 20 - 26, 2018 • thenorthernlight.com

Tickets available for crab feed

Salmon fishing season ending Anglers in marine area 7 can fish for salmon until the end of the day on Sunday, September 30, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Marine area 7 encompasses the San Juan Islands and Bellingham Bay north to the Canadian border. In September, chinook, pink and sockeye salmon are the most popular fish to catch. To learn more about the salmon fishing season, contact Puget Sound recreational salmon fishery manager David Stormer at 360/902-0058 or Puget Sound salmon manager Mark Baltzell at 360/902-2807.

S Feast on Dungeness crab at the Bellingham SeaFeast this Friday and Saturday, September 21-22. While both days are packed with events, the crab feed is held at the dining pavilion at Squalicum Harbor on Friday from noon to 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bornstein Seafoods will offer crab dinners well below market price. In addition to crab, the Lummi Nation is serving fire-grilled salmon, grilled oysters from Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and scallops from Alaskan Weathervane Scallop Co. The full schedule and maps for the two-day event are available at BellinghamSeaFeast.com.

Burn ban lifted in parts of the county Cooler temperatures and rainy weather have brought an ease on restrictions for outdoor burning in some unincorporated areas of Whatcom County. Starting on September 14, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office made verbal and written burn permits available, which are required for all outdoor fires unless they’re legal recreational fires. Since July, all land clearing and yard debris burning has been prohibited in unincorporated areas. Not all jurisdictions lifted outdoor burn restrictions, according to the statement. Residents in Lummi Island and Sandy Point should contact local fire districts for rules on outdoor burning. For all cities and Urban Growth Areas, including Blaine and parts of Birch Bay, open burning is prohibited. “Please use extreme caution,” read the statement. “Vegetation is still recovering from the long stretch of dry weather and is susceptible to fire spread.” To learn more, contact the outdoor burning information line at 360/778-5903 or visit whatcomcounty.us/fire-marshal.

FEMA recognizes Blaine resident

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September - October Daily & On Weekends! Weekend Extras!

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Apple Bin Train Rides Corn Cannons Facepainting Distillery Tours

Apples U-Pick/We Pick Honeycrisp & More Fresh Cider Caramel Apples Corn Maze/Duck Run Farm Tours Distillery Tastings Country Café

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Get Your Boat SHIPSHAPE! Blaine’s Premier Boatyard

s Blaine resident Teagan Grabish, l., in addition to two other students from Washington, Ritusha Samal, c., and Gabrielle Karber, r., was selected to be part of the inaugural Region 10 Youth Preparedness Council, a program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Washington Emergency Management Division. They will assist with promoting disaster preparedness in their communities. Photo courtesy of FEMA

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• Competitive Pricing & Experienced Staff • Servicing Both Powerboats & Sailboats • Travelift & Marine Railway • Bottom Painting

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