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s Drayton Harbor Oyster Company owners Steve Seymour, l., and his son Mark Seymour, c., wowed a crowd at the oyster shucking contest during Bellingham’s SeaFeast on September 22. The Blaine restaurant served up grilled oysters at the two-day event.
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Pot legalization could pose challenge for Canadian travelers B y P at G r u bb If Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders is sure of one thing, it is this: Canada’s forthcoming nationwide legalization of marijuana on October 17 is going to mean lots of business for U.S. immigration attorneys. Recent proclamations coming out of Washington, D.C. have done nothing to make him think that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities are going to
take a commonsense approach to Canadian travelers who admit to having used or been involved in the marijuana business up north. “On Friday, [CBP] finally issued a statement on what their policy will be in light of Canada’s legalization of marijuana,” Saunders said. The September 21 statement advised that “Canada’s legalization of marijuana will not change CBP’s enforcement of United States laws regarding controlled substances [...] Although med-
Health department hears about local health challenges By Oliver Lazenby At a listening session at the Blaine Public Library on September 20, Whatcom County Health Department staff presented health data about Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts and asked community members whether the county’s ideas about the community’s health match reality. The listening session will inform the health department’s “community description” of Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts. The county began publishing a
countywide health assessment in 2012, and for the first time it’s adding information specific to communities within the county. “One thing we heard when we did the first assessment was that that is important, but not enough,” said Katie Stanford, health department assessment specialist. “We really needed to take a deeper dive into individual communities.” The countywide Community Health Assessment was published this summer, and the localized description of Blaine,
Birch Bay and Point Roberts should come out before the end of the year, county staff said. The assessment looks at health and factors that contribute to health in four main categories – physical environment, health care, health behaviors and social and economic factors. The health department’s preliminary data found that on average, people in Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts, are significantly older than the rest of the
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ical and recreational marijuana may be legal in some U.S. states and Canada, the sale, possession, production and distribution of marijuana remain illegal under U.S. federal law. Crossing the border or arriving at a U.S. port of entry in violation of this law may result in seizure, fines and/ or arrest and impact admissibility.” Furthermore, anyone who admits to (See Marijuana, page 5)
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Hughes Avenue project delayed until 2019 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The city of Blaine has decided to put off the reconstruction of Hughes Avenue between Odell Street and Peace Portal Drive until March 2019. The project, scheduled to begin this summer, involves reconstructing the failing road as well as improvements to pedestrian accessibility and trade access. In 2017, the city completed improvements to Sweet Road, stretching from the city limits to Odell Street. The city published a statement explaining the challenges that forced the delay, which included issues related to permitting, BNSF coordination, contractor availability and the need to relocate existing utilities. “Moving the project so the work occurs in a single construction season is better for everyone,” civil engineer Benjamin Kuiken wrote in a statement. “The existing road surface is in rough shape but leaving it as is for the winter is likely a better option for drivers than having temporary patches and steel plates to maintain.” Kuiken added, “The city is trying to avoid the costs and risks associated with ongoing environmental monitoring, maintaining the construction area, ensuring site safety, reestablishing detours and remobilization of crews and equipment.”
Moving forward, staff with the city’s public works department will continue to work with the contractor and other agencies to maintain the project’s budget.
“We are considering a variety of things, including our citizens, taxpayer’s money, the environment and other project stakeholders,” Kuiken said.
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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. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@pointrobertspress.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@pointrobertspress.com Editor Stefanie Donahue stefanie@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Spencer kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Oliver Lazenby oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser, production@pointrobertspress.com Office Manager Jeanie Luna info@pointrobertspress.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@pointrobertspress.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@pointrobertspress.com Contributors In This Issue Cathy Taggett and Ron Snyder The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200, Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXIV, No 15 Circulation: 10,500 copies
s Three First Nations representing the Semiahma, Kwakwaka’wakw and Haida peoples came together to raise a Haida totem pole at Peace Arch Park on September 21. Ten years ago, the original pole was removed near the U.S.-Canada border without proper consultation. Pictured is B.C. premier John Horgan addressing the crowd. Photo by Stefanie Donahue
Letters The Editor: You want to save the salmon. You want to save the seals. You want to save the orcas. I am sure you realize none of the seals, salmon or orcas play well together. Representative Vincent Buys has continually sponsored and cosponsored bills and amendments to increase hatchery production of salmon to provide more food for the orcas. This year he cosponsored a southern resident orca recovery bill (HB 2417) to increase hatchery production of salmon and establish an orca recovery task force. This would have promoted orca recovery by providing 10 million more fish for them to eat, but the bill never made it to the House floor. We also need to look at the causes of salmon depletion. How does a salmon, a seal or an orca survive when other countries across the Pacific overfish salmon? Why do we protect harbor seals when orcas enjoy inviting the same Chinook salmon to lunch that the seals love to eat as well? The seals decimate the salmon yet are a protected species. How do we protect salmon when they are netted with wild abandon by Native American tribes? If representative Buys can wind his way through this legal and political minefield, bless him. Gail Gallant Blaine
The Editor: I look forward to sipping on a latte next to that lovely (lit) gas fireplace at Starbucks on chilly northwest days, discussing all of the great changes that have been made to Blaine’s downtown core. Linda Bennett Blaine The Editor: The U.S. government and the European Union pulled financial support for the Cambodian election after Cambodia dissolved the main opposition party last year. Neither the U.S. or E.U. sent election monitors for the election that was a landslide victory for Prime Minister Hun Sen, in power since 1985. In an interview with The Seattle Times published September 23, senator Doug Ericksen discussed his time in Cambodia, saying, “Nobody is going to claim it’s a perfect Jeffersonian democracy […] America’s not a perfect Jeffersonian democracy, you know?” Four Republican legislators from Washington state decided to take it upon themselves to travel to Cambodia and watch the election, even though the Cambodian National Election Committee has been known to recruit fake monitors in the past to lend credibility to their elections. Republican representatives Drew MacEwen and Brandon Vick cut their trip short after meetings with the U.S. ambassador to Cambodia and hearing his concerns representing U.S. policy. Our District 42 legislators senator Ericksen and representative Vincent Buys stayed to praise the 80 per-
cent turnout that international experts have loudly denounced as an illegitimate vote to support the strongman government that Ericksen admires. We do not need this kind of leadership in our county and district. Vote for Pinky Vargas to replace senator Ericksen and Sharon Shewmake (the agricultural economist professor) to succeed representative Buys. Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: The upcoming election gives us voters an opportunity to make needed changes to our state representation in the 42nd District. Our current state senator Doug Ericksen and representatives Luanne Van Werven and Vincent Buys have not served us well. They have taken nearly eight years to fund traffic solutions at the intersection of Blaine Road and Portal Way. Senator Ericksen was able to transfer funding for this project to a Lynden project a few years ago. All three voted no on a bill to raise the legal age to owning an assault rifle from 18 to 21. Then they try to tell us they are making us safe. The Democratic candidates are for common sense gun reform and funding for needed infrastructure. I urge you to vote for Pinky Vargas, Justin Boneau and Sharon Shewmake in the upcoming election. Layne Boyce Birch Bay Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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s The gates may be closing for Canadians who admit to having used or being in the marijuana business. Pictured: an inscription on the Peace Arch monument. Photo by Pat Grubb
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having used marijuana is inadmissible while anyone who works in the legal marijuana industry in the U.S. or Canada could be ruled inadmissible to the country. A U.S. state department foreign affairs manual opinion issued in April clarified that whether or not a controlled substance is legal under a state or foreign law is not relevant to its illegality under U.S. federal law. “Originally, I thought the government was going to take a hands-off approach to people who use cannabis legally or are involved in the business, but these recent statements indicate that’s not going to happen. I think they’re going to take a much more diligent approach to whether Canadians are admissible,” Saunders said. “As we get closer to the date, the authorities are getting more and more harsh. It’s going to be far-reaching – it could involve a government employee working in a cannabis store all the way up to the B.C. premier; technically, John Horgan is living off the avails of marijuana after October 17 under these overly broad interpretations of old immigration laws.” Saunders noted that the federal government was being inconsistent with the enforcement of federal laws. “If they’re going to enforce the letter of the law, why aren’t they going after state sales?” he asked. “They’re focusing on foreigners when it’s happening here in the states. I hate to say it but I kind of feel sorry for the officers at the border. Most of them live in Washington state where it’s legal and they have to bar Canadians who admit to using it or being in the business. It puts the officers into a very difficult position.” Tough border enforcement could have implications than just those Canadians who find themselves with a lifetime ban for activities considered legal north of the border and in many U.S. states. “There’s got to be a chilling effect on economies like Blaine. There will be fewer people having their packages sent here, buying gas in the local stations – it’s got to have an effect. This inconsistency is to no one’s benefit other than immigration attorneys.” Saunders said he is usually interviewed about twice a day, mostly by Canadian media outlets, but the issue is receiving more and more interest by national American publications; the LA Times interviewed him a couple of days ago. “Nobody knows what’s going to happen. People need to be prepared for a broad interpretation. This is going to affect people’s trips to Hawaii, trips to see the Seahawks,” he warned. Saunders was critical of the Canadian government’s approach to the international ramifications of cannabis legalization. “The government’s focus has been on peo-
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ple bringing marijuana into the U.S. or into Canada. People know that, it’s not rocket science. People know that you can’t take it across the border. What they don’t understand is admitting it or being in the business will result in being banned from the states for life. All the government has to do is follow the money trail.” Saunders pointed out that buying marijuana in the states is a cash transaction but once it is legal across Canada, purchasers will use their credit or debit cards to make a buy. All a CBP officer will need to do is to look at bank transactions on a border crosser’s smartphone to discover activity that would lead to a ban. “The Canadian government never thought out these issues. Marijuana is a controlled substance; they might as well have legalized cocaine. They should have worked this out a couple of years ago. If they couldn’t have reached an agreement with the U.S., perhaps they shouldn’t have legalized it,” he said. As for informing Canadians about cross-border concerns, Saunders said, “Their worst ad-
release you after making you wait a long time and release you to go north. The worse thing you can do is to follow the Canadian government’s advice and tell the truth because that will result in a lifetime bar. If you lie and they find out, it’s a lifetime bar. It’s better to just say nothing and return another day.” Asked what he expected to happen on October 17, Saunders said he expected hordes of news organizations to show up at the border, longer lines and more people being sent into secondary inspection. He also doesn’t expect to be going on vacation anytime soon. “I’m going to be going 24/7 for the foreseeable future,” he predicted.
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vice was advising Canadians to tell the truth at the border, advice that could lead to lifetime bans.” Saunders said while he would never counsel a client to lie to border officials, he did point out that no one has an obligation to incriminate themselves. “At any point, you can withdraw your application to enter the country,” he said. “If you are interrogated and they tell you that you have to tell the truth or they will give you a blood test, they can’t do that. If they tell you they’re going to administer a lie detector test, they can’t do it. If they say they’re going to charge you with a criminal offense for not answering questions, they can’t do that. Eventually, they’ll
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Blaine freshman Briseyda Nolasco tied the score with a goal in the 65th minute, but the Borderites varsity girls soccer team couldn’t hang on and lost 3–1 to Squalicum on September 24. The loss, which gives Blaine a 2–5–1 record overall, wasn’t exactly a surprise. Squalicum is a 3A school at the top of the standings, and much more experienced than Blaine. Squalicum has 10 seniors on its roster, Blaine has one; Squalicum has two freshmen on its roster, Blaine has eight. Still, games against Squalicum and other tough opponents show Blaine that its soccer program is improving, assistant coach Gerry Wheaton said. Last year, Squalicum beat Blaine 5–0. Last week, Blaine suffered a 2–1 loss to Bellingham, a team that beat them 5–1 in 2017. “Arguably we’re playing better soccer than a lot of our competition, so hats off to the players because they’re doing a great job,” Wheaton said. Blaine held Squalicum (7–1–0), scoreless through the first half on September 24, though Squalicum outpaced Blaine in possession and took 50 percent more shots on goal. By the time Nolasco tied the game in the 65th minute, the Borderites were tired, head coach Gio Quesada said. Squalicum scored
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of the season. “Part of the challenge is keeping the team engaged through the first half of the season, especially against tougher opponents,” Quesada said. “This team is very engaged. You can’t ask for a better effort.” Blaine plays at Sehome (6–1–0) next at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 1. Blaine’s next home game is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, against Mount Baker (0–8–0).
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Kamrath. Senior Jacob Westfall led the Borderites in rushing with 21 yards on nine attempts, and senior Alex Mercado caught five passes for 53 yards. The Borderites host Bellingham (2–2, 1–0 in conference games) at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 28.
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but Blaine varsity volleyball lost the fifth set 17–15 and the match 3–2 in a hard-fought battle against Squalicum on September 25 at home. After losing the first set 25–12, Blaine took control and won the next two 25–17 and 25–18. “We came out slow in the first set. We’ve been working on our mental focus, so it was great to see the team reset after the first set,” said Blaine head coach Jacquie Wilskey. Some serving errors and mistakes contributed to Blaine losing the fourth set 25–18. The fifth set was a back-and-forth affair with neither team getting a big lead, but Squalicum edged out the Borderites. “They just weren’t ready to be done,” Wilskey said. “It was a
volleyball.” Blaine sophomore Mia Scheepens had 10 kills and three blocks, senior Ashley Dickerson had six blocks, senior Sydney Feenstra had 12 kills and sophomore Kylah Wilskey had 36 assists. After the match, Blaine’s record is 1–4. The Borderites beat Bellingham 3–1 on September 20. Though the victory at Bellingham is Blaine’s only win, the team has now taken a couple tough teams to five sets and suffered close losses. “The girls are showing up with confidence and playing hard,” Wilskey said. “I feel like the next couple weeks are going to be great for us.” Next, Blaine hosts Lakewood (0-4) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 27.
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The first in a series of general election forums will take place in Birch Bay next month. Here’s a look: Where: Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road, located at the northeast corner of Bay and Blaine/SR-548 roads. When: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9 Who: U.S. representative candidate Jeffrey Beeler (R); District 42 state senator candidates Doug Ericksen (R) and Pinky Vargas (D); District 42 state representative, position 1 candidates Justin Boneau (D) and Luanne Van Werven (R); District 42 state representative, position 2 candidates Sharon Shewmake (D) and Vincent Buys (R); Whatcom County prosecuting attorney candidates Eric Richey (D) and James Erb (D); Whatcom County Council at-large candidates Carol Frazey and Mike Peetoom; and Public Utility District (PUD) 1 candidate Paul Kenner. Format: Terry Terry will moderate the discussion. The public can submit questions to event organizer Kathy Berg at chairkathy@birchbayinfo.org or at the event. The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County will host the following forums: Where: Whatcom County Council chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham When: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sat-
urday, Oct. 13. Who: Various community stakeholders will discuss Initiative-940, concerning training/ deadly force; Initiative-1631, concerning a carbon emissions fee; Intiative-1634, concerning a prohibition on local grocery taxes; Initiative-1639, concerning changes to gun ownership and purchase; and the Bellingham Home Fund Levy. Format: Pro and con debates. Where: Whatcom County Council chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham. When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Who: Candidates running for Washington State Court of Appeals, Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney, Whatcom County Council at-large and PUD commissioner. Format: Question and answer. Where: 5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Ferndale. When: 9:30 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 20. Who: District 42 representative positions 1 and 2, District 42 state senator and 1st congressional district candidates. Format: Question and answer. For more info about League of Women Voters’ forums, contact Helen Campbell at 360/927-2074 or hhcampbell@comcast.net.
Brothers found guilty after altercation Former Bellingham police officer Sukhdev Singh Dhaliwal, 32, and his brother Jagmeet Dhaliwal, 38, were found guilty of beating and threatening two men on the 8200 block of Portal Way last October by Judge Charles Snyder in Whatcom County Superior Court. Sukhdev was found guilty of fourth-degree assault and not s Blaine senior outside hitter Sydney Feenstra attacks against Squalicum on September 25 at Blaine High School. Photo by Janell Kortlever
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The coming of fall represents the end of the growing season but there are many gardening tasks that still can be done and will mean much less work and a livelier garden in the spring. Prepare soil in the garden beds This is a great time to build up your garden beds. You can start by adding compost, slow release dolomite lime and leaves, for example. If you cover the unplanted beds with a thick layer of mulch or cardboard, you will have weed free, wonderful soil in the spring that is ready to go. If your goal is to set aside a growing area for more than a season so the soil can rest, cover it with a layer of cardboard and non-cedar wood chips. This the perfect time to buy or build a composter. If you have an abundance of leaves on your lawn and no composter, start a compost pile. Clean up Gather fallen fruit under your fruit trees to prevent pests and avoid spreading disease and insect infestation. This is also the time to clean up invasive weeds and harvest seeds you want to save before the first frost. Cut back asparagus fronds and other perennials when they die back, but wait until winter dormancy to prune fruit trees. Dig shallots
and harvest squash and root vegetables. Dig up and store dahlia tubers before first frost, and don’t forget to tie up your raspberries. This is a good time to clean and store garden tools, too. Change the pol in all gas engines that drive your mowers, chain saws and rototillers. Either drain the gas or use a fuel stabilizer. This is especially important for 2-Cycle engines. Plant Plant spring flower bulbs now. You can also plant asparagus, garlic, peas, shallots, spring onions, fava beans, spinach and lettuce. Our climate is mild enough that you can have food growing in your garden all year with a little effort. A cover crop or “green manure” can be grown as an alternative to mulch, which will improve soil nutrients and soil tilth. Examples of green manure include winter rye and field peas or a mix, such as Johnny’s Fall Green Manure Mix from Johnny’s Selected Seeds. We plant a lot of garlic in our garden. It is an easy crop that grows in average soil. Garlic is resistant to pests and it stores well. We only buy fresh seed garlic, preferably organic, and then separate the bulbs into cloves. We fertilize the garlic bed with a balanced organic fertilizer, then cover the garlic beds with sheets of cardboard. Once the cardboard is in place on the bed, we cut a hole in the cardboard for each individual clove. We plant the cloves about 6-8 inches apart for the reg-
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During the meeting, Scott gave several updates about port-led projects that are taking place within the marine industrial area. Here’s a quick look: Blaine Marina Inc. cleanup Under the oversight of the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE), the port began cleaning the Blaine Marina Inc. site in July. The DOE identified the need for cleanup in 2015 after discovering potentially hazardous chemicals in the groundwater and soil as a result of leaky fuel storage tanks that date back to 1955. According to a draft consent decree from the DOE, the port is responsible for removing the fuel storage and ongoing sources of contamination as well as taking preventative measures to ensure hazardous substances no longer leak into the soil. On September 7, the port demolished the Blaine Marina Inc. building, which was formerly owned by Mike Dodd and his brother Steve. “The project is currently ahead of schedule and if all goes well with the excavation this week and next the majority of work could be done by the end of September,” Scott said.
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administrator, added in an email, “the port will need to develop a binding site plan, or survey, to identify the specific parcels available for lease, and may need to revise the scheme of harbor improvements, which proposes a loop trail through the Blaine marine industrial area.” To express support for the tenants’ wish to expand, port commissioners voted 3–0 to enter into a memorandum of understanding with all four businesses. “The intent of the memorandum of understanding is to work cooperatively with these parties and to work towards identifying the parcels proposed for their project,” Scott said. The agreement, he added, doesn’t create any formal commitment to entering into a lease. “I think our intent was to make a fair and equal process here and give some stability to our existing tenants,” said commissioner Michael Shepard. “I think we’re all just thrilled to see how excited everyone is and has the capacity to expand and provide more job opportunities in this area.”
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Walsh Marine Norm Walsh, the owner and operator of Walsh Marine, wants to construct a new building and tear down a large, protective structure that was damaged during a storm. “The project involves the construction of a 2,240-squarefoot pre-fabricated partially insulated building for use on the Walsh Marine leasehold in conjunction with their boatyard operations,” Hogan said. “The building will include an open bay, machine shop, wood shop, tool room, office and bathroom on the ground level, with a parts department and lunchroom on the mezzanine level and a storage loft above the machine and wood shop space. The open bay area will have high ceilings and will provide indoor space for work on small boats.” Walsh developed the conceptual design and layout of the building and the port budgeted $543,700 for the project, Hogan said. Staff are currently in the permit and design stages and plan to submit a shoreline substantial development permit to the city by the end of the month. If approved, construction of the new building will begin this winter, Scott said.
Web House In August, the Blaine Planning Commission approved a shoreline substantial development permit for the port to build a 20,600-square-foot web house at 207 Milhollin Drive. The port owns two web houses at the location already and plans to demolish an existing web house located in the marine industrial area once the new one is constructed and users are moved out. The port will also reconfigure the parking area at 207 Milhollin Drive, replace the asphalt around the web houses, install a new stormwater treatment facility and build a new public trail. The web house construction will be completed in Spring 2019. Bulkhead repair and access improvements Design and engineering work is being completed for the repair and replacement of a series of bulkheads, Scott said. “Given the work to date and to pave the way for future tenant expansions and to modernize the Blaine marine industrial area, we are requesting funding in the 2019 budget to also design access, utility and stormwater improvements,” he added. According to a port docu-
ment, the access improvements are planned to receive funding in 2019, with construction beginning in 2020. The port will also develop a binding site plan in 2019 to determine what properties are available to lease and develop. “As we determine what property is available for those improvements, we’ll be able to develop a binding site plan or a land survey to delineate the specific parcels available to lease,” he said. “We also need to understand further what development tenants are proposing in order to best design the Blaine Marine Industrial Area to accommodate.”
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The county’s draft community description for Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts is online at bit.ly/2zw6tM9. In the statistical information, “Blaine” refers to the area within the Blaine school district, which includes Birch Bay and Point Roberts. The county health department is collecting feedback on its draft until October 25 at bit.ly/2Nyn0I9. The draft plan begins with an overview of the area that meeting attendees said leaves out two local issues – access to health care and transportation. Both a lack of health care providers
and difficulty getting to Bellingham, a hub of services for the county, are challenges for people in Blaine. Health department staff also heard that getting to the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mount Vernon, 50 miles from Blaine, is a challenge for many veterans. “It’s exactly this type of information that the listening sessions were designed to bring to light, and we’ll be incorporating this data into the community views section of the report,” said Melissa Morin, health department communications specialist, in an email.
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county, with a median age of 48.2, compared to 36.8 for the entire county. Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts compare favorably to the county average in some areas – a higher median household income and fewer premature deaths, for example – and not so well in others; the infant mortality rate is higher than the county average and more children are eligible for free and reduced lunch programs.
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Real Estate
Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom Inc. 8105 Birch Bay Square St. • I-5 Exit 270, Blaine 360.371.5100
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Miles of beaches & walking trail begins at Semiahmoo Shore with 4 Star Hotel, Marina, Health Club & Spa within walking distance. 8133 Skagit Wy • $650,000 Minutes to U.S./Canada Border; under 2 hour drive to Seattle. Spectacular Contemporary Design. Dir: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Beautiful brand-new custom “Wiebe Construction” home in popular Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left.
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7806 Birch Bay Dr #808 • $179,500
4735 South Golf Course Dr • $448,500
Semiahmoo Shore’s most affordable Sunrise Home, 2025 SF w/luxurious Owners suite on main floor & 2 bedrooms & full bath upstairs. 14’ Vaulted great room. Finished in “Driftwood” design scheme including Linear fireplace, quartz countertops & all appliances included. Wide plank white oak Hardwood flooring. Attached double garage w/epoxy floor & storage cabinets. MLS# 1201035
Birch Bay Village. Features include circular drive, oversize garage, RV & boat parking, covered patio. Leading Interior Design elements by Markie Nelson! Top of the line fixtures, appliances & finish work throughout. Hardwood flooring, granite & Quartz countertops, extensive tile work, floor to ceiling Ledge Stone fireplaces & the list goes on! This guard gated community includes marina, clubhouse, tennis, pickleball, pool, golf course & private beaches. Come home to a vacation! MLS #1325317
Enjoy Birch Bay, ideally located condo minutes to the beach, night life and beautiful sun sets. Whether walking the beach, crabbing, boating, golfing Birch Bay has it all. Recent updating along with high ceilings and wall to wall glass view makes this a must see. When touring Jacob’s Landing don’t forget to view the indoor pool, racket ball court, outdoor tennis courts. Whether a weekend retreat full time living being close to the CDN border and I-5 makes for an easy commute.
4-BD, 3 full baths! Main level, 3-BD, 2 full bths, designer floors, gas fireplace, granite counter tops with tile back-splash, gas stove, includes micro, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Garden level as separate suite, over 1000 sq. ft. +/- for office, mother in law, games room, homeschooling, artist studio, more bedrooms, one full bath. One other garden level room. Hardi plank siding, composition roof, spacious garage with higher ceilings. Walk to beach! Gated community.
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NEW CONSTRUCTION! Fabulous waterfront Top Floor Luxury residence newest “Marin” Building. Incomparable Inland Pacific sunsets & city lights. Private waterfront balconies w/elevator service to rare dbl storage areas in secured garage. Next to Washington’s #1 destination Resort & Spa. Golfing, Marina, miles of pristine beaches to explore. Minutes from US/Canada Border & under 2.5 hr drive from Seattle. Exquisite craftsmanship & design w/ magazine quality finishes including Chef’s kitchen. Too many features to list.
“Clubhouse Point”, gated micro-community w/in Semiahmoo. On Fairway 1. Single story with no steps. 2905 SF open plan. Great room, luxe kitchen. Super pantry, 3 bdrms, 2.75 baths includes Casita. Casita & office both open to interior courtyard. Quality, current finishes: strand woven bamboo flooring, Alder cabinets, quartz counters. 556 SF, 2 car garage. Well located & secluded, your own gate as well!. Completion October 2018.
Preview Sea Smoke’s Model Home on 9085 Sea Mist Ln. Active listings include paired townhomes and single-family homes. Modern one level living at its finest in Semiahmoo’s newest gated neighborhood, Sea Smoke! Energy efficient new construction ramblers offers 1,300 - 2,100 SF floorplans w/ master retreat, guest bed, den, dining area, chef’s kit, utility room, 2 car garage, great room w/ fireplace opening to spacious covered outdoor living area nestled in lightfilled environment of serene nature & Resort Semiahmoo Community. Home located in Sea Smoke’s ~19.4 acre community w/ beach access, marina, golf & resort living!
Lisa Sprague • 360-961-0838
Brian Southwick • 360-815-6638
Lisa Viereck • 360-348-8842
9535 Semiahmoo Pkwy B301 $898,800
8778 Clubhouse Point Dr • $799,500
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Jairo “JB” Batres • (360) 306-9029 7459 Clamdigger Dr. BIRCH BAY $285,000 MINUTES TO BEACH!
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3-BD, 2-BA Baycrest Home! Turnkey, updated floors, new hard surface kitchen counters, fresh paint, new water heater. Great floor plan with vaulted ceilings.
Linda Coyne 360-510-7670 7372 Birch Bay Drive, BIRCH BAY $349,000 BRAND NEW! Pee-a-boo bay
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8788 Charel Drive, CHAREL TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD $ 528,000
4751 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd #62, $21,500 LATITUDE 49!
SPECTACULAR WATER VIEW! 2072 SF, 2-BD, 2.5-BA home + 508 SF finished basement/bonus area. 9ft ceilings, quartz counters, engineered hardwood flrs, Italian cabinets, high efficiency HW & FURNACE.
Single level on Thunderbird Lake, remodeled home w/ HUGE great room, vaulted ceilings, natural light. Lake/ Mt. Baker views! Open plan, office/ bunk room, storage, walk-in closets, updated gutters & roof!
BIRCH BAY VILLAGE!
views, master suite looks out to the creek! Spaious kitchen w/ss appl. Close to the State Park for picnics, public beach, cafes and restaurants. Adjacent lot is also available for sale. See MLS #1325721
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CeCelia Breivik 360-303-8161 4600 Quinn Court #C-101, BELLINGHAM $345,000 BACKING ONTO
CORDATA PARK! Rare 1632 SF, 3-BD, 2.5-BA, Bedfrod Homes townhome. Gorgeous end unit built in 2006. Granite countertops, black NG appliances, beautiful cabs! Cul de sac location!
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2290 Douglas • Ferndale $695,000 Recently upgraded home with main level living. New furnace last year. ONE ACRE, short plat for < 31 UNITS. Next door lot also for sale-possible up to 53 units if combined. Water sewer hook ups +/-$10,000 per unit +one meter for 16-unit building or possible 34-plexes. Level dry land.
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Some residential zoning, currently in open space, also in CREPS program. Earning roughly $3,000 per year. Owner contract is possible at 20% down, 6.5% 30 year Amortization. Wet lands credit transfer? Recreational? May be eligible for 503 use. WATER SHARE AVAILABLE.
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8838 Goldeneye Ln. $569,000 13TH FAIRWAY BEAUTY! Charming, bright 4-BD, 3-BA golf course home. Excellent “flow” for entertaining. Main level master, hardwood, tile, carpet; new shake roof in 2016. Generous fairway viewing, meticulous!
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Beautiful front corner 180 day lot! Plenty of space to install concrete pad for your travel trailer or park model. Amenities: gorgeous pool, game room, weight room, tennis courts! Close to beaches.
3520 SF, 5-BD, 3-BA home, excellent condition, new furnace/AC, huge deck, exterior paint. Wood floors re-finished 2 years ago. Lots of room downstairs boasts large bar area!
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Heather Taylor • (425) 785-5771 All real estate/rentals advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-877-0246.
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8409 Selder Road, BIRCH BAY $169,000 BAY VIEWS! Remodeled, Birch Bay view gem, un-obstructed south facing water view. Ideal recreational or rental property. New flooring, fixtures, back splashes around sinks, bathroom mirrors, interior & exterior paint.
Amy Bremer • (360) 961-0620 8128 Kayak Way, BIRCH BAY VILLAGE $495,000
VIEWS OF SEMIAHMOO BAY! Exceptional quality, steps away to private beach access. Enjoy sunsets from the wrap around deck. Main floor w/open design, Master suite, den & laundry. Lower level- 3-BD, full bath & 2nd deck for privacy.
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8162 Chehalis Road, BIRCH BAY $499,500 TRANQUILITY FOUND
5741 Kildeer Wy • $739,000
Stunning traditional home enhances both indoor/outdoor living spaces with expansive windows & natural light. Enjoy resort lifestyle in Semiahmoo’s coveted neighborhood, Boundary Ridge. Pvt park-like setting graced w/ evergreens. 3 guest bedrooms & Master retreat, spacious bonus/flex room w/ westerly view & gourmet kitchen. Wrap-around covered front porch! Lovingly cared for w/ NEW paint/ roof/tasteful updates. Exceptional value! Walk to waterfront amenities, restaurants, hotel, spa, golf & marina!
Terry Conway • (360) 410-0503 5014 Alder Drive, BIRCH BAY $215,000 • COZY LOG BEACH CABIN!
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Near Birch Bay, sturdy log-built beach cabin exudes enchantment. Log interior, hardwood flooring, floor to ceiling brick fireplace. Outside, mature landscape of cedar trees and park-like grounds.
Jeremy Porter • (360) 306-1794 4729 Tidal Way #102-J, BIRCH BAY $329,000 MINUTES TO THE BEACH! The Tides at Birch Bay condos nestled on 11 acres of hillside above the bay. Private units are over 1,400 sq ft w/ granite or quartz counters, rock gas fireplace, ss appliances, 3 BD, 2.50 BA, Come & pick your unit now
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Briefly News from the Blaine City Council meeting on September 24 at city hall, 435 Martin Street. Blaine Library to hold an open house in November During a public comment period, Blaine Library branch manager Debby Farmer invited the public to attend an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 4 at 610 3rd Street. The event will mark the 30th year the library has operated out of the building, which used to serve the city’s public works department. Farmer also said throughout the month of September, Bellingham Lock and Safe will donate $1 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County every time someone signs up for a new Whatcom County Library Service library card. To learn more, visit wcls.org/ unlockyourlibrary/. New ad hoc committee to focus on downtown redevelopment Blaine City Council voted 4-0 (with councilmembers Charlie Hawkins and Eric Davidson absent and Alicia Rule excused) to form a six-member ad hoc committee responsible for creating plans to redevelop downtown properties that are owned by the city, including the old city hall building as well as the skate park and library sites. “Under the proposal we would replace, relocate or rebuild certain facilities, and make some of the properties available for sale and development,” read a staff report prepared by city manager Michael Jones. “The intent is to stimulate downtown housing development and to provide enhanced facilities to replace the ones impacted by the proposal.” Three members of the city council, including Bonnie Onyon, Steve Lawrenson and Davidson, were nominated to join the board. Three members of the public are expected to fill the three remaining seats.
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2-story house with 3,211 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 864 SF attached garage, 604 SF deck, built in 1997, 74 acres land, waterfront; marine and territorial view.
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2-story condo with 2,025 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 477 SF attached garage, Unit #26, Semiahmoo 210 SF patio, built in 2017, waterfront, marine view. Shore Condominium, 9418 Turnstone Lane, Blaine
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Police Reports All law enforcement incidents are reviewed on a daily basis by the Blaine police chief. 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 19, 9:58 p.m.: Officers responded to the Blaine Food Bank for a possible burglary. While searching the area, officers contacted an individual charging his cell phone from the food bank outlet. Officers determined the individual was doing nothing illegal and cleared with no further incident. September 20, 7:26 a.m.: An officer on patrol was driving when a vehicle failed to yield to him and pulled out in front of his car. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to have a misdemeanor warrant out of Lynden. The driver was arrested and booked into jail on the warrant. The driver was also cited for no valid operator’s license without ID and failing to yield to right of way. September 20, 11:56 a.m.: Blaine police assisted a Whatcom County sheriff’s deputy investigating a cold physical domestic. The deputy investigated the crime and developed probable cause to arrest a suspect. The Blaine officer helped in locating the suspect who was in Blaine. The man was arrested by the sheriff’s deputy. Police cleared without incident. September 20, 2:27 p.m.: A woman came the Blaine Police Department to speak with an of-
ficer about harassing phone calls. The 12+ phone calls she receives on average per day had started seven days prior. An officer advised the woman about several options to take. Currently the incident will just be documented as there is no suspect info. September 20, 9:18 p.m.: Officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Officer determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Officer arrested the driver for DUI. The driver was booked into jail. September 20, 9:20 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a fight outside of a local restaurant. Six people were involved in an apparent minor injury altercation. Based on the conflicting statements from the involved parties, the information will be forwarded to the prosecutor for review. September 20, 9:27 p.m.: Officers responding to a report of an assault contacted a vehicle for further investigation. The driver of the vehicle was found to be DUI. The driver was arrested and booked for the DUI. The vehicle was impounded and officers are investigating the assault, see case #201802191. Chief’s Note: Two DUI arrests this week. Soon, three of our officers will attend the Advanced
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Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) program. ARIDE will improve our officers’ ability to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol or a combination of both. Our officers are working hard to ensure our community members, especially those attending the Friday night football games, are safe from impaired drivers. September 21, 5:25 p.m.: Officers were notified of possible inappropriate contact between students. An officer will be investigating. September 21, 6:35 p.m.: Officers were informed of a runaway dog. The 12-year-old black Chihuahua/Dachshund was wearing a pink collar and answers to the name of “Faye.” Faye was last seen in the 3700 block of H Street. The humane society was contacted by the reporting party but no animal control officers were responding. September 21, 7:30 p.m.: Officers were informed of possible unlicensed fish dealing. Officers contacted the suspects and gathered information to be forwarded to the WA Department of Fish and Game for further investigation. Report by Blaine Police Department.
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BP Cherry Point Refinery: Friday, September 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., BP Cherry Point Recreation Area. Refreshments and picnic lunch provided. Reservations required and space is limited. Info: bpopenhouse.com. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, September 28, 7-9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Steve Loeffler, Lefty and the Right Hand Band. Alaska Packers Museum: Friday-Sunday, September 28-30, 1-5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Last chance of the season to visit the museum before it closes for the winter. Rawganique Grand Opening: Friday, September 28, 2 p.m., 429 Peace Portal Drive. Ribbon cutting & samples. Info: 720/899-4367. Live Music at Bay Breeze: Friday, September 28, 6-9 p.m., Bay Breeze Restaurant and Bar, 7829 Birch Bay Drive. Featuring music by Patsy Thompson. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, September 29, 7-9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Marvin Johnson & Yesterday’s Playboys. Water Bath Canning: Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m.-noon., 4-6 p.m., 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. 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. US Citizenship Class: Mondays, October 1 through October 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Prepare for your citizenship interview and study US history and government for the examination. Five free classes taught in English, and ELL students are welcome! Registration is now open - online at wcls.org, or contact the library at 360/305-3637.
Mask Making: Wednesday, October 3, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Hear a story and make a mask. For grades K-5. Info: 360/305-3637.
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Lorraine’s Open House: Thursday, September 27, 4-7 p.m., Lorraine’s Window Coverings & Interiors, 410 W. Bakerview Road #101, Bellingham. See the new showroom and enjoy live music from Wicked Timing. RSVP. Info: 360/303-7731.
Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, October 3, noon, Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive.
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Kitty Litter Drive: Now until October 20, drop off location at Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Kitty litter drive to benefit local rescues. Donations can also be made by ordering from Amazon and shipping directly to the center.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of September 17 to 23, 1.1 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2018 yearto-date precipitation is 22.6 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 71.4°F on September 22 with a low of 45.1°F on September 19. Average high was 66.8°F and average low was 49.9°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Community Theater Meeting: Wednesday, October 3, 6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Officer elections will be held and community input is encouraged. Info: blainecommunitytheater@gmail. com. Cub Scout Registration Night: Wednesday, October 3, 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Boys and girls in kindergarten–5th grade interested in cub scouts are welcome. Rocket launch with free rockets to new scouts. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: Thursday, October 4, 7:30 a.m., Great Blue Heron Grill, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. Includes coffee and big breakfast for $15. Speaker is rehab expert Sonja Wingard who is the owner of Bellingham’s Animals as Natural Therapy. All men are welcome. Blaine Library Closure: Friday, October 5, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All Whatcom County Libraries will be closed for staff to attend annual training. Info: 360/305-3637. Skein: The Heartbreaks & Triumphs of a Long Distance Knitter: Saturday, October 6, 11 a.m.-noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Author Christen Mattix recounts how she stumbled upon an unusual way of meeting her Fairhaven neighbors when she decided to knit a half-mile blue rope from a public bench toBellingham Bay. Info: 360/305-3637. Fall Festival: Saturday, October 6, Grace Lutheran Church, 2 p.m., 702 G Street. Presentation on life’s interruptions; 4 p.m. kids’ crafts, bouncy house (weather depending), bingo, ping pong, refreshments and cider; 5 p.m. community chili cook off; 6 p.m. community and youth pie baking contest. All are welcome. Info: 360/332-6589. Billy Gardell at Silver Reef: Saturday, October 6, 8 p.m., Silver Reef Casino, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale. Comedian from the TV show Mike and Molly performs. 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. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Great Kids Doing Great Things Featuring students of the Blaine School District
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