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Applications being accepted for police chief By Jami Makan Applications are now being accepted for the role of Blaine police chief. Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 24, when a first review will be conducted. The position will remain open until it is filled. The successful applicant will earn between $110,000 and $118,500 plus benefits. The search is being conducted by the Prothman Company, the consulting firm that the city paid to help with the search for former police chief Allen Schubert. The Prothman Company is based in Issaquah, Washington and specializes in providing national and regional executive recruitment services to large and small cities, counties, special districts, nonprofits and other governmental agencies throughout the United States. The city’s contract with the company included an 18-month warranty, meaning if the person hired does not stay in the position for at least 18 months, for any reason, the company will conduct the search again at no charge. Schubert held the position for just over 160 days. Requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration or a related field, and 10 years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience including at least five years of senior command and management experience. Applications, supplemental questions, resumes and cover letters will only be accepted electronically. To apply online, go to prothman.com, click on “submit your application” and follow the directions provided.
s U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene visited Blaine City Hall on Saturday, February 23.
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DelBene addresses the shutdown, health care By Jami Makan U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, who represents Washington’s 1st congressional district, hosted a community forum in Blaine on Saturday, February 23 in which she addressed the recent government shutdown, rising health care costs and other topics. In the hour-long session, which took place at Blaine City Hall, audience members asked questions and made comments on topics ranging from homelessness and the environment to firearms and robocalls.
Here’s how Congresswoman DelBene, a democrat, responded to different topics that were raised. On privacy of information: “Consumer privacy and control of their data is very important in this day and age. In the last congress, I introduced legislation on privacy. You have to proactively opt in, and you have to receive an explanation in clear, plain English, of how your data is going to be used.” On robocalls: “Robocalls have to be addressed. It gets to this core problem of your personal information being exchanged by others.”
On firearms: “Safety is critical. We’ll be voting this coming week on universal background checks.” On health care costs: “Everyone in our country should have access to affordable, quality health care. There should be no debate on that.” On the shutdown: “If we don’t pass a budget for a full year, how do you do your job or run your agency, when you only have money for 30 days? How do you hire someone or keep a program running? It’s cost us billions of dollars, and the human cost has been great. The Coast Guard didn’t even have toi(See DelBene, page 3)
By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County scheduled an April 10 hearing for the Birch Bay berm beach restoration project’s shoreline substantial development permit. With the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review of the project finally complete – the county fulfilled NEPA requirements early this year after more than two years of work – the shoreline permit is one of the biggest remaining hurdles for a roughly $12
million project decades in the works. The project calls for adding about 150,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel to 1.6 miles of beach along Birch Bay Drive between Lora Lane and Cedar Avenue. That will raise the beach to protect the roadway from storms, replacing a series of ineffective seawalls and other concrete structures. The project also includes new bicycle and pedestrian paths. The hearing examiner, Michael Bobbink, will decide whether to grant or
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Blaine Jewelry Source is closing at the end of April due to its owner being diagnosed with cancer. The business, which first opened in July 1996, is owned by Ny Chung, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments. “Thank you to everyone in Blaine for supporting our business over the past 23 years,” said Chung and his wife Sam, whose store is located in the Blaine center mall at 1733 H Street. “Our time spent in Blaine has been very rewarding, and we are extremely thankful for the many friends we have made over the years, as well as having the chance to create pieces of jewelry, do repairs and work on watches,” said Chung. The store’s hours have already been reduced to Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., so that Chung can attend his numerous medical appointments. “I appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this difficult time,” said Chung. Before the store closes at the end of April, the entire inventory will be put on sale, with discounts of up to 50 percent off. Ny and Sam Chung moved to Blaine from Houston, Texas where they also had a jewelry store. They initially immigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam, first settling in Oklahoma City.
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let paper in their bathrooms. That’s no way to treat federal workers or to run any organization. Members of Congress shouldn’t be getting paid if there’s a shutdown. But I don’t believe there’s an excuse for a shutdown happening.” On Venezuela: “We’ve been trying to work with the administration. On the congressional side, we need to understand exactly what’s happening there.” On the national emergency declared by President Trump: “On Tuesday we are voting on a resolution to terminate the President’s
declaration. There is no emergency. This is just his attempt to get around congress to pay for something we don’t need.” On immigration: “We need comprehensive immigration reform. We have a broken immigration system. No matter what your point of view is, a lot of folks feel that way. When you see children being separated at the border and records not even being kept, it’s heartbreaking and irresponsible.” On the availability of doctors: “When we talk about health care, we also have to talk about the
availability of providers. We need more support for rural hospitals, and there are also possibilities for more telemedicine. In the past, I introduced legislation on student loan debt.” On prescription drug costs: “Medicare should be able to negotiate on drug prices.” On the environment: “We are facing a climate crisis. We have a crisis and we need to address it. I represent the most beautiful district in the country, but that’s only going to be true if we protect our resources.”
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said at a February 21 Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce luncheon. “There are people who don’t live here that are coming out in opposition to spending this amount of money on your community.” The county hasn’t yet set a time for the hearing; it will likely take place at county council chambers, at 311 Grand Avenue, in Bellingham, Middleton said. Comments can also be submitted by email before the
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The project also needs a construction permit from the state Department of Ecology, which the county will apply for once construction is imminent. The county plans to start building the berm in early fall 2019 and finish by spring 2021. Construction will continue through summer 2020, but will pause for some of Birch Bay’s festivals and events, Middleton said.
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The Editor: TouchStone Health Clinic’s staff and providers would like to thank the communities of Blaine and Birch Bay for the recognition of the 2018 Business of the Year Award. It is an honor to receive this award. This award is not just for the executive team, it is also for all the individuals who have dedicated long hours to helping provide community services to the Blaine and Birch Bay communities. In the last three years since TouchStone has expanded its services to integrate mental health and primary medical care we have seen many positive changes occurring within this community. TouchStone looks forward to continuing to work with other pillars of the community, as together we strive towards creating a better, stronger and healthier Blaine and Birch Bay community. We humbly accept this award and are excited to see what the future holds for TouchStone Health Clinic. Shelley Walker TouchStone Health Clinic The Editor: Here in Whatcom County, we’re spoiled by a lot of things. Not the least of which is this area’s love of independent film. Soon after moving here in 2001, I started volunteering at The Pickford Cinema and cleaning the popcorn machine at night for movie passes. Over the years, The Pickford Cinema and Film Is Truth (in all its incarnations) became favorite pastimes for me. Then after graduating in journalism and working in a variety of media outlets, I realized the importance of women’s perspectives
being covered in the media we consume and how those perspectives are underrepresented. That is why I was excited to discover CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival, a multi-day international festival featuring films exclusively directed by women that is working to make Bellingham and Whatcom County a destination for filmmakers and film lovers from all over the world. CASCADIA is scheduled April 11-14 at Pickford Film Center on Bay Street and will feature a variety of programs including an Indigenous filmmakers program, a scriptwriting studio, and an emerging young director’s program. They will also honor Academy Award-winning director Freida Lee Mock at “A Conversation with Freida Lee Mock,” a special evening of food, film and discussion. Mock is a five-
time Academy Award-nominated director who is best known for her Oscar winner “Maya Lin: A Strong, Clear Vision,” as well as “Anita-Speaking Truth to Power.” Her forthcoming film is “RUTH: Justice Ginsberg In Her Own Words.” “A Conversation with Freida Lee Mock” will begin at 6 p.m. onstage at Mount Baker Theatre with a catered reception following at 6:45 p.m. and her film “Anita” at 8 p.m. with a discussion with the director afterward. For more information visit cascadiafilmfest.org. Tara Nelson Bellingham Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
s Keith Olson, l., shakes hands with Lt. Ryan King, r., after being sworn in by mayor Bonnie Onyon on February 25. Olson joins the Blaine police force after serving in the Lummi Nation Police Department.
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Blaine doctor to participate in Big Climb 2019 Big Climb 2019 is set to take place in Seattle on March 24, raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Blaine doctor Marta Kazymyra once again plans to climb the stairs of the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle to raise money for LLS, which is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. She plans to climb with a team of 60 that includes her grandson, A.J. Telles, 12, other local young climbers Griffin Smith, 13, Piper Smith, 11, Cooper Smith, 9, and Ryder Smith, 8, as well as leukemia survivor and Blaine resident Larissa Dhanani. Dr. Kazymyra is dedicating her climb to Blaine resident and patient Delwin Hodgins, who succumbed to lymphoma in December, after a two-year battle with the disease. Hodgins’ family has now taken up the cause and his daughter-in-law Jaclin has become a member of the team, thus far raising close to $4,000. Hodgins’ wife Caroline has also volunteered to help the team on climb day. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
At 788 feet of vertical elevation, the Columbia Center is among the tallest buildings in the region. It takes 69 flights of stairs, or 1,311 steps, to reach the observatory. In 2018, the Big Climb raised a record-breaking $3,007,080. Of that amount, $58,995 was raised by Kazymyra’s fundraising team, Larissa’s Crew, named after Dhanani. Kazymyra and Dhanani have consistently placed in the “Elite 30” for having raised the most in donations out of 6,000 climbers. This is an achievement that they are both very proud of and hope to achieve again this year. “Since we started climbing in 2012 as Larissa’s Crew, we have raised $292,798 for the LLS,” said Dhanani, who was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and is currently in remission after receiving extensive treatment, including a stem cell transplant from a perfect match, her brother. Kazymyra said the survival rate for people like her friend Dhanani has gone up, thanks to the important research that is funded by LLS and raised by the Big Climb. “Most of the money raised stays local, and the impact over the
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PeaceHealth to open medical clinic in Lynden PeaceHealth has announced plans to open a medical clinic in Lynden in 2021 to serve north Whatcom County. This follows in the footsteps of Unity Care NW, which plans to open its new North Whatcom Health Center in Ferndale this summer. Together, the two facilities will significantly improve the availability of health services in north Whatcom County. The new PeaceHealth clinic will initially house primary care clinicians. Additional specialty care services such as cardiology, OB-GYN and pediatrics and ancillary services such as imaging and laboratory services will be added as local demand dictates. PeaceHealth is also planning to relocate its existing Lynden-based orthopedic clinic to the new site.
“We have long identified the need to enhance healthcare service to the communities in north Whatcom County,” said Michael Metcalf, chief executive of PeaceHealth Medical Group, in a February 20 press release. PeaceHealth is in the process of exploring several properties in the Lynden area that are close to retail services, schools, homes and long-term skilled nursing facilities. Easy access to public transportation and adequate space for parking are also key considerations. PeaceHealth estimates its service needs will require a land parcel of approximately five acres, adequate to support a 20,000 square foot building. Meanwhile, Unity Care NW is in the process of constructing a 23,000 square foot health center in Ferndale. The new health
center is expected to serve 9,500 patients. It will include 12 dental operating areas and will offer the most comprehensive behavioral health services in Whatcom County outside of Bellingham. There will also be an on-site pharmacy, and the facility will employ 60 full-time staff. “This project will improve the lives of Whatcom County residents,” read a press release from Unity Care NW last year. “Access to dental care is consistently ranked as one of the most needed but least available services in our community. This project will enable Unity Care NW to serve more Whatcom County adults and children. It will provide an on-site pharmacy option for our patients and expand access to much-needed behavioral health and wellness services.”
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New community planner looks forward to serving Stacie Pratschner has been appointed community development director in the city of Blaine’s Community Development Services Department. Pratschner holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in anthropology from Western Washington University. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and has twelve years of experience as a planner, supervisor and manager in both municipal and county government. “I’m thrilled to have been chosen as the community development services director for Blaine,
and I look forward to serving the community with integrity and a ‘can do’ spirit,” Pratschner said. The Community Development Services Department’s functions include guiding and regulating community growth and development in a manner that protects environmental resources, enhancing quality of life, promoting distinctive neighborhoods and a healthy downtown, involving citizens in the decisions that affect them, community planning, development regulation, construction regulation and parks and recreation management.
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Tourism strategy moving ahead A new tourism strategy to promote Blaine to outside visitors is moving ahead. The city of Blaine has retained BounceBox SPC, a communication design and branding studio based in Enumclaw and Seattle, to help come up with ideas to promote Blaine as a tourism destination. The firm gave a presentation on Tuesday, February 19 at the Blaine public library highlighting some of its work, which represents the city’s first significant tourism branding effort in the last 20 years. Many of the firm’s ideas focus
on Blaine’s distinct advantage of being by the sea. These ideas highlight Blaine’s two marinas and fishing fleet, its position as the northernmost U.S. mainland city on the Salish Sea, its canning heritage and the successful restoration of Drayton Harbor. The firm believes “there is ample opportunity to establish Blaine as a key player within the emergent nautical tourism sector,” according to materials prepared by the firm and shared with The Northern Light. As part of its work, the firm will help the city create a new website, blainebythesea.com, which
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Get ready: Early spring landscaping tips During the cold months of winter, many people stare longingly out the window dreaming of spring and time spent outdoors. For those with green thumbs, images of tending to the garden and other aspects of their landscapes no doubt dominate such daydreams. Draw inspiration from those budding crocuses and daffodils pushing through the last remnants of snow and employ these tips to prepare for the upcoming gardening season. One of the first steps is to apply a preemergent weed killer to get a head start knocking out weeds that can plague the lawn during the growing season. Killing weeds at the roots ear-
ly on can mean far fewer hassles in spring and summer, and may prevent new generations of weeds from cropping up each year. While it may be tempting to take a prematurely warm day as a sign that spring is in full force and purchase a bunch of annuals, it’s better to know the last of the possible frost dates (check The Farmer’s Almanac); otherwise, you may waste time and money planting flowers or vegetables only to have them zapped by another frosty day. Amend the soil so that it is the right consistency – soil should crumble when lifted. Soil that is too muddy after spring thaw can harden, making it difficult
for plants to flourish later on. Speak with representatives at a local lawn and garden center about which types of amendments you can add to the soil in your particular area to enrich it. Lawn and garden experts at The Home Depot suggest filling in bare patches of lawn now by mixing a few shovelfuls of soil with grass seed. Then apply this patch to the bare areas, water and continue to care for the area until the spot fills in. Spend a day in the garage or shed tending to the lawn mower and other gardening equipment. Clean all tools and ensure that everything works, repairing parts as needed.
Give outdoor entertaining spaces a good scrubbing, clearing away dirt and grime that may have accumulated over the winter. Use a leaf blower to blow away any leftover leaves. Check if the front porch, railings or decking need painting and/or staining. Tackle these projects when the weather is cooler so everything will be ready for those peak spring days. Think about any annuals you might want to plant in the landscape this year that will complement any existing shrubbery or perennials. Come up with a theme so that the entire yard is cohesive. Before homeowners know it,
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Seniors are often targeted by criminals. Though many criminals target seniors from afar via telephone or internet scams, criminals seek to enter seniors’ homes. The Bureau of Justice Statistics offers that, between 2003 and 2013, the ratio of property crime to violent crime was higher for the elderly and persons between the ages of 50 and 64 than it was for younger persons between the ages of 25 and 49. Home security is important for people of all ages, but especially for seniors and aging individuals
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the door, verify their credentials by asking to see some identification. – Get a home security system. The best protection against burglars is a home security alarm, states HomeSecurityResource.org. Such an alarm often deters burglars from breaking in. – Install a lockable mailbox. Locked mailboxes restrict access to sensitive information, such as bank account numbers, sent in the mail. Make sure retirement checks or other payments are deposited directly into bank accounts instead of having them sent by check. – Use home automation. Home automation, or a “smart home,” can be utilized to turn on lights, set the thermostat, lock doors and much more. – Adopt a dog. Dogs can be an asset to seniors. Dogs provide companionship and can bark or alert seniors if someone is around or inside of the home.
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Five things to look for when selecting a lawn service Most people want beautiful, lush lawns and well-maintained landscapes. Not every homeowner has the time or the inclination to do the work, however. Many homeowners rely on a lawn service to help maintain their properties and keep their homes looking great. Lawn companies come in all shapes and sizes – from fly-bynight workers with ill-maintained equipment to franchised companies with thousands of workers across the country to everything in between. Finding the
right service for your needs may require some homework and understanding of what sets a quality lawn service company apart from one that’s best avoided. 1. Look to the internet. The internet connects consumers via shared information and reviews. Reading company and product reviews on Yelp and Angie’s List can help homeowners make informed decisions. Homeowners also can seek recommendations via local Facebook group pages. 2. Insist on licensure and
insurance. It’s not the standard to be licensed and insured, but it is an essential step for finding a business that stands behind its work and the safety of its employees and customers. If a worker gets injured on your property or if the mower kicks a big rock through your storm door, you’ll be liable if the company isn’t insured. 3. Get a written proposal. Be wary of companies that will quote you an offer over the phone without seeing your
property in person. Understand which types of services and treatments will be included in the weekly, monthly or annual plan. Discuss the types of fertilizers and herbicides used and whether they fit with your lifestyle and environmental consciousness. 4. Ask for a contract in writing. When you find a business that offers the type of work you need done at the right price, be sure that a contract is worked up and both parties sign it. This
protects you as a homeowner and could help you in the long run if guarantees are not met or work is unsatisfactory. 5. One size fits all. Landscaping is more than just mowing the lawn. However, some lawn companies may only mow lawns and will plant flowers or perform spring and fall cleanup. If a company cannot fill all of your needs, find one that can; otherwise, you may need to hire specialists in each area of yard maintenance.
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Technology has changed the way people live in the 21st century. Once ubiquitous, land lines anchored to kitchen walls have now given way to smartphones that can be taken anywhere. Bulky television sets that required at least two people to move have been replaced with high-definition offerings so light and thin they can be mounted on living room walls. It’s no great surprise that technology also is changing the physical places we call home. Smart homes are a rapidly growing trend. In a typical smart home, devices such as the thermostat, television and even the refrigerator can be controlled remotely through the internet. Converting an existing home into a smart home can seem in-
timidating, especially for people who don’t consider themselves tech savvy. But today’s user-friendly technology makes it relatively easy for anyone to turn his or her home into a smarter one. Before you get started, recognize that there are certain musthave items to turn a home into a smart home. Hub The hub refers to software or hardware that connects all of your devices and gets them to work together. Think of the various devices you have and then think of their manufacturers. Chances are strong you have devices manufactured by various companies, and enabling those to work together might seem impossible. A hub does that work
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Great Kids Doing Great Things Featuring students of the Blaine School District
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Morgan Morgan Zasccheo, Zasccheo, 7th 7th grade grade Morgan Zasccheo, Morgan Zasccheo, Morgan Zasccheo, Dede Mezo, Morgan Morgan has hasshown shownher her 7th grade 7th 7th grade grade 7th grade 7th grade dedication dedication to toacademics. academics.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE. IN RE PARENTING AND SUPPORT OF: CHILDREN: JALEN CROWDER PETITIONER (person who started this case): ASHLEY NORTHCOTT AND RESPONDENT (other parent): JOE LOUIS PIERRE CROWDER III SUMMONS: Notice about Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/or Child Support TO THE RESPONDENT: The Petitioner started a case asking for a parenting and/ or support order for the children listed above. You must respond in writing for the court to consider your side. DEADLINE! Your Response must be served on the Petitioner within 20 days of the date you were served this Summons (60 days if you were served outside of Washington State). If the case has been filed, you must also file your Response by the same deadline. If you do not serve and file your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and The court may approve the Petitioner’s requests without hearing your side (called a default judgment). FOLLOW THESE STEPS: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents you receive with this Summons. These documents explain what the Petitioner is asking for. 2. Fill out the Response to Petition for Parenting Plan, Residential Schedule and/ or Child Support (form FL Parentage 332). You can get the Response and other forms at: a) The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms b) The Administrative Office of the Courts – call: (360) 705-5328 c) Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or d) The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the Petitioner at the address below and to any other Respondents. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, PIERCE County, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, Washington, 98402 5. Lawyer not required: It’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. PETITIONER OR HIS/HER LAWYER FILLS OUT BELOW: Julie Rho, WSBA #36771, Attorney for Ashley Northcott, Petitioner I agree to accept legal papers for this case at my lawyer’s address: 4003 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98406 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court clerk in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington.
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Bellingham man to recount his life’s adventures at Blaine library The Blaine library is hosting a talk by a man who grew up in China, was interned at a Japanese prison camp during World War II, crossed the Alps with an Indian elephant and became an inventor in Silicon Valley. John Hoyte will be speaking at the Blaine library on Saturday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. He recounts these uncommon adventures in his memoir, Persistence of Light, which was published in August 2018. According to his website, Hoyte was born in 1932 in Ping Yang Fu, China, to medical missionary parents. He attended a British-run boarding school at Chefoo, Shantung Province along with his three brothers and two sisters. During World War II, the school was interned by the invading Japanese at the Weihsien Prison Camp, which
was later liberated by parachutists. After the war, the family settled in England, where Hoyte completed his education at Forest School, Essex, and St. John’s College, Cambridge. After two years in the army as an instructor in electronics, Hoyte worked in British industry for three years. In 1959, he led the British Alpine Hannibal Expedition over the Alps with Jumbo, an Indian elephant from the Turin Zoo. The expedition garnered international media coverage and a seven-page feature story in Life Magazine. The goal of the expedition was to follow the military general Hannibal’s route over the Alps with an elephant, in order to test theories about which way Hannibal had gone. Hannibal famously crossed the Alps with
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African elephants in order to invade ancient Italy. Coming to the U.S. at age 27, Hoyte worked as an engineer at Hewlett-Packard Corporation in Palo Alto, California for six years, and was awarded a patent. He then founded his own company, Spectrex Corporation, in Silicon Valley based on a direct reading spectroscope, invented by Fred Vreeland, who is Hoyte’s uncle. After 50 years as president of Spectrex, he sold the company to his employees. Hoyte now lives in Bellingham, Washington, with his wife, the poet Luci Shaw. “I recently spoke with someone who has heard Mr. Hoyte speak before and said he was engaging and had quite a life story,” said Debby Farmer, Blaine branch manager of the Whatcom County Library System.
SeaFeast board hires executive director The Bellingham SeaFeast board of directors has hired an executive director for the increasingly popular annual event. In a February 19 press release, the SeaFeast board of directors announced the appointment of Liz Purdy, who helped work on last year’s festival. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University and her master’s degree in sustainable development, Purdy spent time living in Southeast Alaska and commercial fishing in Bristol Bay before returning to the Pacific Northwest.
“Liz Purdy is the ideal candidate to serve as executive director for Bellingham SeaFeast,” said Rob Fix, SeaFeast board of directors’ chair and port executive director. “Liz worked during last year’s festival and proved herself to be a tremendous asset. Liz has the working waterfront background and event planning experience necessary to hit the ground running and continue to grow attendance at this incredible event.” Bellingham SeaFeast 2019 is scheduled to take place on Sep-
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tember 21 and 22, when much of the commercial fishing fleet will return after the summer season. The weekend festival features music, demonstrations, competitions, entertainers and plenty of seafood. The first Bellingham SeaFeast was held in 2016. The event was created in order to celebrate “Whatcom County’s rich maritime heritage, thriving working waterfront, commercial fishing and seafood industries and the culinary bounty of the Pacific Northwest,” according to the press release.
Yvonne Jean Rothwell
October 22, 1929 – February 10, 2019 Yvonne passed away at her home of over 71 years. She was born to Daniel Henry and Reba Fay Martin in Myrtle Point, Oregon. Her father passed away from a logging accident when she was four years old. Her mother, Fay moved Yvonne and her two older brothers, Bob and Pat to Blaine in 1934. The family lived on the Shintaffer Road and the children attended school in Birch Bay. They then moved to Blaine and Fay later married Stefan Sigurdson. Family was very important to Yvonne. She was caring and helpful and assisted many older friends. She loved gardening and maintained a huge yard. She spent many summers in Hoonah, Alaska where her husband Norman “Duke” Rothwell fished. She also went gillnetting and crabbing out of Blaine. She was a great cook and loved to feed people. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Steve Rothwell, and her brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (Jerry) Toppen of Vancouver, WA, Vickie (Dar) Kruse and daughter-in-law Julie Rothwell of Blaine, grandchildren Marc (Amy) Toppen of Wenatchee, Janell Toppen-Ryan (Mike) of Kirkland, David (Amy) Kruse of Lynden, Donald (Melissa) Kruse and Craig Rothwell of Blaine. Her great-grandchildren are Tyson, Kaitlin, Harrison, Christian, Taylor, Hailey, Kassidy and Aubree. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Phyllis Martin, a nephew and nieces. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 2, 2 p.m. at The United Church of Christ, 885 4th St., Blaine. Memorials may be made to the Blaine Food Bank at PO Box 472, Blaine, WA 98231-0472.
Bruce L. Elliott
July 16,1943-February 17, 2019 A graveside service will be held at Blaine Cemetery on Monday, March 4 at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Blaine Fisherman’s Memorial Fund, 948 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine, WA 98230. Share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
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Live music at The Lounge: Saturday, March 2, 9 p.m.–1 a.m., The Lounge at Silver Reef Casino. Featuring Arcade Cowboy.
Monty Python’s SPAMALOT: Sunday, March 10, 7 p.m., Mt. Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street. Info: mountbakertheatre.com. Blaine Primary School Kindergarten Registration: Thursday, March 14, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Blaine school district office, 765 H Street. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records. Registration for 2019/2020 school year.
Wellness with Essential Oils: Monday March 4, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Bay Medical Center, 377 C Street. Topic: daily wellness. Lynden Spring Craft and Antique Show: Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15, 10 Info: Denise Magnusson 360/961-1337. a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.–5 Calling All Merfolk: Wednesday, March p.m., NW Washington Fair expo building. 6, 3:15 –4:15 p.m., Blaine Public LiOver 100 vendors of handcrafts, home and brary, 610 3rd Street. Listen to the book garden décor, gourmet food, unique gifts, Foreign Policy Forum: Friday, March 1, vintage and re-purposed treasures. Info: lyn1–2:30 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ, Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, then transform yourself into a merperson and dencraftantiqueshow.com. 885 4th Street. This week’s topic: Regional parade around the library. For grades K-5. Disorder: The Middle East. Info: 332-6906. Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival: Info: 360/305-3637. Flock Party: Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m.–3 Friday – Sunday, March 15-17. Field trips, Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: Thursday, workshops, presentations, cruises and kids acp.m., Pacific Building Center, 2677 Bell March 7, 7:30 a.m., the Great Blue Heron. tivities. For complete schedule of events and Road. Expert advice for raising chicks and Coffee, big breakfast $15. All men are ducks, kids activities, refreshments. Info: locations: wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com. welcome. This week’s speaker is Whatcom 360/332-5335. County executive Jack Louws. Beermaker’s Dinner: Sunday, March 31, 5–8 Cold Weather Planters Class: Saturday, p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Five March 2, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, Small Farm Expo: Saturday, March 9, courses paired with five Atwood Ales’ beers. 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Haggen Expo Building at 8210 Portal Way. Learn how to create a $55. Reservations required. 360/392-0955. NW Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden. planter that will survive this cold weather Talks, exhibitors, soil and compost demos, ArtScape Teens: Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m., Soul and brighten up your porch. Then make veterinary and agriculture experts and Space Studio, 264B H Street. A safe place for your own with the help from staff. Bring financial resources. Keynote speaker: auteens to set their imaginations free through your own pot or purchase one and fill with thor and farmer Rebecca Thistlethwaite. different art mediums. Free studio time. On purchased plants. Free and family friendly. Info: whatcomcd. March 5, the first 10 teens through the door, Persistence of Light: A Memoir: Saturday, org/small-farm-expo. get a prize. Sponsored by Healthy Youth CoaMarch 2, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Lilition. Info: 435/704-1598. brary, 610 3rd Street. Author John Hoyte re- Can You Make a Turkey Whistle? Toastmasters Meeting: Tuesday nights, 6:30 counts his uncommon life adventures - from Saturday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett his childhood in China to a Japanese prison from Ron Snyder and Cathy Taggett from Street. Visitors encouraged. camp in World War II, to leading a British Circle of Trees Studio how to use those expedition over the Alps with an elephant, leftover turkey bones for something other Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, to being an entrepreneur and inventor in than soup in this handson workshop. Info: 738 Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 Silicon Valley. Info: 360/305-3637. come enjoy open mic, karaoke and prizes. 360/305-3637. Free pizza at 5 p.m. Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, March 2, 1-3 Winter Birds of Whatcom County: p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Open to the public. Early bird game at 12:30 Saturday, March 9, 2 to 3 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Join the p.m. and regular bingo at 1 p.m. Cost: $15 for eight games with three cards per game. North Cascades Audubon Society’s board member Chris Brewer and learn about Cash prizes. Lunch at noon for $6. Info: Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to the many birds that migrate to our area 360/332-8040. calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than for winter, including photographs by Ken noon on Monday. Salzman. Info: 360/305-3637.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of February 18 to 24, .45 inch of precipitation was recorded. The 2019 year-todate precipitation is 6 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 53°F on February 23 with a low of 27°F on February 21. Average high was 47°F and average low was 31°F.
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February 16, 10:06 a.m.: Officer was dispatched to a welfare check when a neighbor was not seen for the last two weeks and lives alone. Officer was about to knock at the door when the person exited the door. They stated they were just staying inside out of the snow, however, appreciated their neighbor’s concern.
going that fast.” Although reckless driving was a very suitable citation, officer issued the person an infraction for negligent driving, no proof of vehicle insurance, expired registration over two months and will be forwarding the case to the Department of Licensing for a driver’s retake exam.
February 16, 5:55 p.m.: Officers stopped a vehicle for failing to signal. While the vehicle yielded for the officer, it struck another parked vehicle. The damage was non reportable and officers facilitated an exchange of information between the owners. The driver was given a warning for failing to signal and officers cleared.
February 18, 3:31 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a verbal domestic. Officers spoke with both parties and determined it was only a verbal argument. Both parties were encouraged to avoid each other.
February 18, 2:43 p.m.: Officer stopped a vehicle for 60 plus mph over the posted speed limit of 35 mph on Peace Portal Drive. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered the elderly driver was not only recklessly driving, but admitted to knowing they were speeding to “beat the train” but, “didn’t know they were
February 21, 10:43 a.m.: Two female students were threatening each other over social media. An officer was informed by the vice principal, but the victim has yet to decide if she wishes to press charges. the victim is also moving out of state within the week.
February 20, 4:39 p.m.: A woman discovered a wallet outside of the Blaine Library. The wallet was turned into poFebruary 17, 3:09 p.m.: Blaine police were called to the 1600 block of Kingsley lice. Police are attempting to contact the Avenue for a report of homeowner having owner to pick up the wallet. issues with a guest. It was determined February 20, 5 p.m.: Officers respondthat the homeowner became upset at ed to a non-injury, blocking collision. the guest for not picking up after herA semi-tractor trailer attempted to self. Nothing criminal was determined make a turn from the wrong lane. A to have occurred and all parties agreed passenger vehicle was caught between to be more civil for the remainder of the the semi and a curb. Officers provided day. The guest advised they planned on traffic control until the vehicles could finding other living arrangements in the be removed from the roadway and WSP future. could arrive. Officers cleared after no further assistance was needed. February 18, 9:05 a.m.: Concerned parents came to the police department to February 21, 9:55 a.m.: Officers report possible social media harassment. responded to the Peace Arch Point of Officer reviewed the information, and although harassing in nature, found it does Entry for a report of a domestic violence assault that previously occurred. Officers not meet the elements of the crime of harassment. Additionally, the alleged sus- arrived and determined, after investigating all crimes, that the crimes that were pect lives in Florida. However, officer will follow up with the school the next school committed occurred in Canada. Officers day and provide the school with the juve- documented everything and assisted nile names involved to ensure there is not the individual with contacting Canadian police to report the assault. Officers undisclosed harassment occurring at the cleared with no further incident. school related to this incident.
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s The fifth grade team, comprised of Jacob Licata, Chase Larsson, Wade Lottimer and Austin Hoeffner, placed second at the 2019 Whatcom County Math Championship in Blaine on February 23. Additionally, the fourth grade team placed seventh and the sixth grade team placed fifth.
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Birch Bay Drive will be fully functional this summer after all. The road along Birch Bay is damaged and closed in sections from a December 20 windstorm that whipped the bay onto and over the road, tearing away chunks of asphalt. Whatcom County officials had considered waiting until after the Birch Bay berm beach restoration project was complete to repave Birch Bay Drive, as that project will bring in up to 5,500 truckloads of sand and gravel to the beach and cause a lifetime of wear to the road. Instead, the county will temporarily repave the road and open it by July 4, said Roland Middleton, special projects manager for Whatcom County Public Works. Work will start in March; county crews plan to cut away damaged sections of asphalt and regrade them with gravel by April. From April to June, the road should get repaved and striped. The entire drive will be open for two-way traffic once that’s complete. Both lanes will stay open during berm construction, but will close periodically with flaggers, Middleton said. When berm construction is finished – currently slated for spring 2021 – the county will come back and repave and restripe the road. “The pavement we will be laying down this year is temporary pavement; it’s not going to be shoddy but it’s not the final product,” Middleton said. “We really want to get back in there and repave the whole surface of the road as soon as we can.”
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