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Students present Cain Creek findings, page 2
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City entered into severance agreement with Schubert By Jami Makan
s In January 2019, 519,410 people crossed the border into Blaine from British Columbia at the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway crossings, according to data from Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute. That number hardly changed from January 2018, when 595,915 crossed the border southbound into Blaine.
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Wings Over Water festival takes flight this weekend By Jami Makan In just a matter of three days, you can become a skilled bird watcher. The 17th annual Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival is slated to take place from Friday through Sunday, March 15-17, in Blaine and will offer a look at the migratory birds that pass through Blaine and Birch Bay on the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia. The festival will feature a variety of activities, exhibitions, speakers and more. Local bird watcher, writer and photographer Joe Meche said, “the rich tapestry of bird life in this area attracts birdwatchers from all over the country to experience a variety of birds close at hand.” The event kicks off by giving guests the chance to join an all-day field trip to the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta, B.C. on Friday. The trip costs $45
and includes the bus charter, entrance fee and bird seed. Guests will get to see many types of birds, including sandhill cranes. In the evening, there will be a Wings Over Water opening and featured artist reception at The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Because it will be St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the event will feature a traditional Irish meal. Guests will have the chance to participate in a silent auction, view art, meet featured artist Dona Reed and listen to a “Backyard Flora and Fauna” presentation by Emily Hirsch from the Whatcom Conservation District and Pam Borso from North Cascades Audubon Wildlife. The event continues on Saturday with a hearty pancake breakfast at the Blaine community center, 763 G Street, from 8 to 11 a.m. Guests are asked to pay $6 for adults and $4 for children to attend. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, the public is invited to take part in an open
water birding cruise by San Juan Cruises, running through Boundary and Semiahmoo Bay for $50 per person. A trained naturalist will be onboard to help guests spot nearby birds and wildlife. (See Festival, page 3)
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The city of Blaine entered into a severance agreement with former police chief Allen Schubert, whereby Schubert was paid 90 days’ salary in exchange for releasing all claims, known and unknown, against the city. The agreement was signed in order to end the employment relationship “in an orderly and fair manner,” according to a copy of the agreement provided to The Northern Light in response to a public records request. “You [Allen Schubert] hereby fully and forever release and discharge the city … from any and all claims arising out of your employment with the city or your separation from employment with the city,” the severance agreement reads in part. According to the severance agreement, Schubert had no known claims against the city at the time of his departure. The agreement was signed on February 4 by Schubert and city manager Michael Jones. Schubert’s salary as police chief was $9,417 monthly. Of the approximately $28,000 in severance that was paid to Schubert upon his departure, 50 percent was paid by the city’s risk management provider, Clear Risk Solutions. Notably, the agreement provided a standard response to be provided “in response to any queries regarding Schubert’s separation from employment.” That statement, Exhibit A in the agreement, reads as follows: “Allen Schubert has decided to return to the Los Angeles Police Department and resign from his position as the Police Chief for the City of Blaine. During his tenure with Blaine, he ... contributed to building a positive police/community relationship. We wish to thank him for that service and wish him the best.” When contacted by The Northern Light, Schubert declined to comment any further. “I really enjoyed working for the city and working for the citizens of Blaine,” he said. “But I will not comment on this matter any further, and the city is not allowed to comment on it any further.” Reached by The Northern Light, city manager Michael Jones also declined to offer any further details on Schubert’s resignation. “The severance agreement limits my comments to those which you already have,” he said.
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Biology students present Cain Creek findings to city council By Jami Makan
s The group of Grade 9 biology students with their teacher, Jennifer Wright, at city hall on Monday, March 11.
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The six students – Rhyan Fuks, Aiden Holley, Tommy Stiles, Isabelle Creelman, Jack Cheatham and Deryck Whitehead – were invited to present their work to Blaine City Council on Monday. Their research focused on the ecological health of the riparian area of Cain Creek, which is important because it’s where birds and other animals tend to congregate. The research found that around the creek, 87.6 percent of the organisms growing there are invasive species as opposed to native species. “Most of what’s growing there is not naturally a part of the ecosystem that should be there,” explained Wright. In addition, the students’ research found that the biodiversity index was just 0.004, compared to about 0.08 for Lincoln
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Blood drive was a success The Blaine Community Blood Drive raised 20 units of blood that will aid 60 patients throughout the Pacific Northwest, according to a press release. Bloodworks Northwest put on the blood drive at the Cost Cutter in Blaine Center on March 1 and attracted 22 donors. One donor participated for the first time with Bloodworks Northwest. Two donors reached milestone cumulative gallon markers with one reaching three gallons and another reaching five gallons. Bloodworks Northwest shared that recent donations have helped a patient with gastrointestinal bleed, one with pregnancy complications and a victim of a motor vehicle accident. In the press release, the organization said 800 people need to donate blood every day to meet the needs of patients in hospitals. The next Blaine Community Blood Drive is on Friday, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Donors can find out more by calling 800/398-7888.
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Anyone can stop by the birding expo at Blaine Middle School, 975 H Street, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The expo is free to attend and will feature live raptor presentations, wildlife exhibits, arts and crafts vendors and a slew of activities for kids. Wildlife experts will speak at the expo and guests will have the chance to participate in a birding photography workshop to capture images of their own. Starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street, Tim Boyer
will speak about the trans-ocean migration of shorebird species that cross the majority of the Pacific Ocean. Learn why shorebirds migrate, where they migrate and how they are able to travel so far. The next day, Boyer will lead a presentation titled, “Bird Photography for All Levels of Experience and Interest” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. Reservations are recommended for this free event, and can be made online.
Starting at 1 p.m., guests can experience local maritime history at the Alaska Packers Association Cannery and Fishing Museum, 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Sunny Brown, APA Museum Coordinator, will be available to provide information about the museum’s exhibits and this rich time in Blaine’s history. Many more events and activities are scheduled throughout the weekend. To learn more about Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival, visit wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com.
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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 Jami Makan jami@pointrobertspress.com
s Teens gathered to paint at Soul Space Studio on March 5. The studio and Healthy Youth Coalition are sponsoring weekly art nights for teens, on Tuesdays from 3–5 p.m. at 264 B H Street in Blaine. Soul Space Studio and Healthy Youth Coalition are co-sponsoring the event. “It’s just a fun opportunity for youth who aren’t in sports and don’t have anything going on after school,” said Julie Frehner, owner of Soul Space Studio.
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Letters The Editor: It has now been a little over a month since Allen Schubert abruptly and immediately resigned from his short lived position as Blaine Police Chief – to go back to a job he never actually left. Hm. Initially there were voices raised and letters written asking why someone who would act as such be given a $28,000 “severance pay” by city council. Severance pay? Sounds more like a gift from the city. So far the “no comment” response has been sustained by the council and city manager in response to those questioning, and the issue seemingly has evaporated into time. Wake up again, cash-strapped Blaine. The law in Washington state says that a city is not allowed to gift. How am I aware of this law? Back in 2008 when I was ready to build my house, I went to city hall on a Friday afternoon to pay $16,500 for the necessary permits. On the very next Monday, the city council in trying to help Ken
Imus revitalize our city, abolished fees for the same permits. Now I’d done absolutely nothing in regards to building in the weekend between my payment, and the council abolishing the fee part of the process. I immediately appealed to city council to waive and refund the fees. They declined my appeal based on the city attorney citing the law that a city is not allowed to gift. Such action by council was said to be considered gifting. Back then and to this day, I still feel the city owes me the $16,500 back, as it was a reasonable refund and not a gift, unlike the apparent situation with Mr. Schubert. Do we taxpayers and citizens finally get answers, or should this letter be forwarded to the state Attorney General for further investigation of the city breaking state law? Ray Leone Blaine
The Editor: The Semiahmoo Yacht Club (SYC) celebrates its 38th year with Commodore Laura Moore-Dempsey conducting the 2019 Executive Board of Director’s meeting at The Semiahmoo Marina. The SYC serves as a center for boaters, providing them with new friends, activities and much more. Semiahmoo Yacht Club has reciprocal agreements with other marinas and yacht clubs throughout the Northwest U.S. and Canada. These agreements can provide free or reduced rate moorage and access to the accommodations provided by them. The SYC has a robust cruising schedule during boating season and a social program with numerous land activities through(Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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March 14 - 20, 2019 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) out the year. Nauti-Fridays land events are hosted during the non-boating months at various venues in the area on both sides of the 49th parallel. Semiahmoo Yacht Club has taken its place in the community seriously as well. Some of the local projects supported include the historic “Plover,” the restoration of a 110-year old sailing vessel, local food banks, Toys for Tots and The Blaine Boys and Girls Club. SYC has also helped support the Canadian Marine Parks Forever Society to enhance marine parks, and The SeaDoc Society whose work focuses on the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education. New commodore, Laura, expressed her appreciation to the previous board members and enthusiastically welcomes this year’s board to another funpacked year. Colleen Hardman Blaine
The Editor: I just read an article that claimed we can “stop” climate change. That is disturbing. Frightening, even. Maybe even more frightening than climate change deniers. Why? Because it is evidence that even people who know climate change is real, and caused by human activity, do not fully appreciate the problem facing humanity. We are not going to “stop” global warming! The most we can hope for – the “best case” scenario – is to reduce carbon emissions to the point where we are no longer accelerating climate change. Our carbon emissions have been accumulating in the atmosphere for centuries. If mankind were to suddenly disappear from the face of the Earth, and there was never again a smokestack, automobile or even a campfire on the entire surface of the planet, the climate will keep on getting warmer for centuries to come before it finally starts to moderate. That is the pace of geologic time. That is not to say we shouldn’t
reduce our carbon emissions! There is still hope for the future if we can keep the greenhouse gases below the “tipping point” that leads to the runaway greenhouse effect. If we can do that, then there is still a chance that mankind will survive! However, no matter what we do, it is already too late to “stop” global warming! Our children, and our children’s children’s children, are going to have to deal with a world where the coastlines are shrinking, crops are failing, pestilence and famine are widespread, and storms rage over the surface of the planet. At this point in time, that is the best we can hope for. But if we act now, and quickly, there is still a chance that the planet will remain habitable in the long run. If we don’t act quickly enough ... well, the atmosphere of Venus is an example of the runaway greenhouse effect. It is 800° F on the surface of Venus. Jeff Sterling Birch Bay
The Editor: In response to James Zell’s letter of March 7, Blaine does have a museum. It is located in Semiahmoo Park on the spit. The Alaska Packers Association (APA) Museum tells the story of fishing, fish traps, boat building, salmon canning and the labor of our community from 1878 to 1973. Semiahmoo Resort is built on the bones of the Alaska Packer Cannery. The Plover is a former APA work boat. It ferried workers to the cannery from Blaine. Formerly a cannery bunkhouse, the museum honors the era of sailing ships and two-man gill netters, powered by wind and muscle. It also tells of our past and present fishing connections to Bristol Bay in Alaska. Salmon canneries were major employers in our Northwest seaside communities for 100 years. When the APA cannery closed, former cannery workers recorded the history on film and left a collection of artifacts. Soon we will have a refurbished “Iron Chink” on display.
The museum is dependent on volunteers to keep the doors open. Whatcom County Parks owns the building and exhibits but has no budget for museum employees. The 2019 season opens Friday, May 24 on Memorial Day weekend and will run three afternoons a week through September. But if we don’t get some new volunteers the future is uncertain. We are the only salmon cannery museum in the state. Last season we greeted 1,600+ visitors which demonstrates the need. If you enjoy visiting with people from all over the world, have an interest in our history and some spare time, you are qualified for a volunteer position. Pre-season opening with Wings Over Water is Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 1 to 5 p.m. Please visit and see what we offer. Sunny Brown APA Museum, Volunteer Coordinator
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CITY OF BLAINE Unless noted, all meetings are held at City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000 and are open to the public. Agendas can be found on the City’s website.
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March 20 meeting for new youth sports association Blaine Youth Sports could streamline local youth athletics A nonprofit called Blaine Youth Sports is working toward organizing local youth athletics for grades 1–6, with a goal of making it easier – and possibly cheaper – for people to get involved in youth sports. Organizers are holding an informational meeting for parents, coaches and community members at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at the Blaine High School Cafeteria and little theater. The meeting should last less than an hour and kids can come, said Jay Dodd, Blaine Youth Sports organizer and high school football coach. Currently, the Boys and Girls Club of Ferndale runs many youth sports in Blaine. “It’s not that the Ferndale Boys
and Girls Club was doing a bad job in any way,” Dodd said. “I just think that if we started our own program we’d be able to make it more organized and more efficient for people in our town.” A single organization dedicated to sports could also make participation cheaper by streamlining administrative duties, Dodd said. The group is looking for people to help run a website, volunteers to lead and organize each sport, and volunteers for the board, which will include a president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. Blaine Youth Sports started last fall and managed the Blaine youth football season, handling everything from signups and registration to scheduling field time,
gym time and games. This winter, it absorbed the youth wrestling program. This idea is new for Blaine, but not for Whatcom County. Lynden, Meridian and several other areas already have their own youth sports associations. Blaine Youth Sports plans to use the Mt. Baker Youth Athletic Association as a template, since it serves a similar sized community. That group has a single website where parents can sign up for all youth athletics, make payments, receive schedules and other documents and learn about individual sports. Dodd hopes to that by this fall, Blaine Youth Sports will be running the youth volleyball program, in addition to football.
Baseball team hopes to start season strong If the Blaine High School varsity baseball team can successfully fill a few holes, its well-rounded squad should be poised for another playoff run. Though some key players are missing from last year’s team, which had an 11–9 regular season record (8–5 in conference games), eight seniors with a lot of varsity experience are back. Senior pitcher Colby Knutzen and outfielder/third baseman Chase Abshere have played on varsity since they were freshman and will likely lead the team. “There’s a lot of seniors and a lot of leadership so we have high expectations,” said head coach Tanner Olson. The Borderites won their March 12 season-opener 5–4 against Squalicum at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham. Olson expects pitching to be a
strength for the team. Knutzen, who signed a letter of intent to pitch at Centralia College, will lead the team on the mound. He was injured for much of last season but has focused on pitching and grown stronger and quicker in the off-season, Olson said. Ben Wallen, an accurate pitcher with a good curve ball and a 2–0 record last year, will start the season as the number two pitcher. Those two senior righties will share time with three junior lefties – Tobin Akre, Tyler Haggith and Griffin King. At-bat, Olson doesn’t see any holes in his lineup. “Pretty much everyone in our lineup has had varsity experience and has seen varsity pitching,” he said. Speedy Knutzen will leadoff, followed by King, Abshere, and Hayden Dohner. Justin Saunders has taken over
as catcher. He’s a sophomore with no varsity experience, but Olson calls him “a quiet leader” and the right guy for the job. The team has a few moving parts to work out on the field before conference play starts; who will take over the pitchers’ second positions when they’re on the mound is a puzzle. “We have guys who are really good athletically and we can fill all those roles, it’s just a matter of figuring it out in the beginning of the season,” Olson said. “If we can get off to a good start and keep that confidence going through the playoffs I think we could be really successful this year.” Blaine’s next game starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, at Pipeline Fields against Mariner High School from Mukilteo.
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long-term: they’re hoping to find opportunities to support youth and middle school teams, and Riley Miller hopes to take over as head coach eventually. “We’ve got nowhere to go but up, that’s how I look at it every day,” Sean Miller said. They have some rebuilding to do – the program has just 17 girls currently and will only have one team. Three returning seniors will likely lead the team: shortstop Riley Weinkauf, first baseman Karin Wildermuth, and outfielder Mikayla Johnson, who has committed to playing at Shoreline Community College next year. “We’re relying on the seniors not just as players but as leaders,”
Sean Miller said. The Borderites are working to replace last year’s pitcher Taylor Miller. Junior Shelby Freeman, sophomore Maeva Thompson and freshman Ryleigh Pitcher will all get a shot at it, Miller said. To start the season, the team is focusing on defense, Miller said. “We’re spending a lot of time playing catch,” Sean Miller said. “I’m a big proponent of defense. You’re not always going to be able to hit the ball but if you can play defense you’re pretty much in any game.” The Borderites’ first game starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at Pipeline Fields against Nooksack Valley.
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Japanese band making final visit to Blaine By Jami Makan The Soshin Girls School from Yokohama, Japan will be performing on Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Admission is free and open to the public, with donations of cash or non-perishable food items to the Blaine Food Bank gratefully accepted. The Soshin Girls School is located in the city of Yokohama within Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture. The school was founded with seven students by an American missionary in 1887, and since then, it has grown in size to 1,000 students in grades 7–12. Members of the Soshin Wind Orchestra are participating in this year’s week-long visit to Blaine. Their itinerary includes performing for Blaine’s elementary school, visiting Ferndale and Anacortes high schools, taking a ride on the Plover ferry and visiting the Peace Arch. The group is led by Mr. Kazuhiro Abe, an English teacher and the band director at Soshin Girls School. The Japanese students will stay with host families during their visit to Blaine. This will be the final concert of the Japanese band exchange program with the Blaine School District. The exchange program started in 2003, with the first group from Blaine High School going
to Japan. A Japanese festival was looking for an American band to participate, and Blaine High School’s band was put forward as a suggestion. “At that point, it wasn’t going to be any kind of continuing program,” said Leslee Smith, one of the organizers. Another key organizer is Yumi Sudo, who is from the Tokyo area and is now based in North Vancouver, B.C. Following Blaine’s performance, one of the bands they met in Japan came over to Blaine as part of a week-long visit to Vancouver, B.C. “The Japanese band heard about what a great community Blaine was, and it was unique for the Japanese students because they would be able to visit a second country by making the short drive down to Blaine,” said Smith. The relationship gradually blossomed into an annual exchange program, thanks to the efforts of Smith and Sudo. Each year, a different Japanese band that was visiting Vancouver would come down to Blaine to perform. Eventually, the visits expanded to include overnight stays in Blaine. Whereas the Japanese bands came almost every year, Blaine students went to Japan in 2003, 2007, 2011, 2013 and 2017. Smith and Sudo are now retiring, which means the program will come to an end. “There is a lot more risk management in-
volved and a lot more things that have to be considered by school districts,” said Smith. “For someone new to start, it would be very difficult and wouldn’t be the
same. The reality is that’s why no one’s taking over for us.” Smith and Sudo are grateful for the support the exchange program has received over the years.
“We both want to say Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu to the City of Blaine and Blaine School District for the tremendous support,” said Smith.
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Active S eniors Exercises to support stronger hips Surgery is not an inevitable side effect of aging. In fact, men and women over 50 can employ various preventive techniques to strengthen their bones and joints in the hopes of avoiding the surgical wing of their local hospitals. According to AARP, more than 370,000 men and women undergo hip replacement surgeries in the United States each year. Some may think such surgeries are a final solution to their hip pain, but that might not be the case, as AARP notes than one in 10 hip replacement recipients will need
a second procedure for any number of reasons, including infection or mechanical failure. A proactive approach that focuses on strengthening and protecting the hips can help aging men and women reduce their risk of one day needing hip replacement surgery. The following are a handful of exercises, courtesy of the AARP, that can help men and women strengthen their hips. Good Morning Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and keep your hands at your sides. With your
knees slightly bent and your back naturally arched, bend at your hips as if you’re bowing out of respect as far as you can go, or until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Return to the starting position. During the exercise, keep your core braced and don’t bow your back. Hip Abduction Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Loop a resistance band around both ankles, and then raise your right leg out to the side as far as you can. Hold in this position for a moment before slowly returning to
the starting position. Switch legs and then repeat the exercise on the other side. Hip Adduction Loop one end of a resistance band low around a solid object, then stand to the left of that object before looping the other end of the band around your right ankle. Place your legs shoulder-width apart, and then pull in your right leg until your ankles touch. Repeat with your left leg, this time moving to the right side of the object. Glute Bridge Lie on your back with your
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How seniors can safely stay behind the wheel A greater sense of independence is often cited as the reason so many young people anxiously await the day they earn their drivers’ licenses. But the connection between driving and independence is not lost on seniors, either. Aging can take its toll on drivers, prompting such drivers’ families to feel as if their loved ones’ ability to safely operate motor vehicles has been compromised. However, many seniors can still safely operate motor vehicles, and those who do can take steps to ensure they’re as safe as possible behind the wheel. Familiarize yourself with medication side effects. Whether they do so temporarily or permanently, many seniors take medications, and every medication comes with side effects. When filling a new prescription, carefully read the dosage and description label to ensure that it’s safe to drive while taking the medicine. Make note of how you feel when taking a new prescription, avoiding driving if the medication makes you feel fatigued or drowsy or affects your motor functions. If the side effects of a new prescription are making it difficult to safely operate a vehicle, discuss potential alternatives with your physician. Avoid driving in certain conditions. Driving in inclement weather, during rush hour and at night makes many drivers uncomfortable, regardless of their age. But such conditions can be especially dangerous for aging drivers whose vision and reaction times might be fading. Seniors who avoid driving in harsh conditions and heavy traffic may be more comfortable behind the wheel, thereby reducing their risk of accident or injury. Seniors need not give up their drivers’ licenses at the first signs of aging. But adjusting certain behaviors and exercising extra caution can help these men and women stay safe behind the wheel.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: WALTER MARTIN DAVIEAU, Deceased. No. 19-4-00118-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Robert E. Olson The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: March 8, 2019 Date of First Publication: March 13, 2019 Name of Personal Representative: MICHAEL JUAN MORALES Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202, Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: March 8, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Personal Representative: MICHAEL JUAN MORALES
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Dinner to raise funds for veterans’ fishing trips By Jami Makan An upcoming fundraising dinner aims to raise awareness about Salmon for Soldiers, an initiative that provides opportunities for veterans to go fishing. The dinner will take place on Saturday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 86. Proceeds will support Salmon for Soldiers, which was established in January 2013 in order to offer a sense of normalcy and relaxation to America’s veterans through fishing.
The organization’s fishing opportunities are designed to help reduce stress, and can accommodate veterans with paralysis, PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other debilitating challenges. Over the past year, the all-volunteer nonprofit took more than 120 veterans and active duty military members on guided trips throughout Washington and Alaska, according to co-founder Randy Shelton. Their annual event in September, known as the Day of Honor, had over 600 people in attendance last year at the
Port of Everett. “We’ve steadily grown, and it’s been meaningful fun,” said Shelton. Salmon for Soldiers hires professional guides throughout the year who are insured, bonded and licensed. “We’re pretty selective in terms of who we send our folks out with,” he said. For people to come out on these trips, they have to prove that they served honorably. The dinner is being organized by Debbie Morley, whose brother is a veteran. Morley said that the fishing trips are a way for vet-
Free youth mental health first aid training offered March 21 By Oliver Lazenby Many consider CPR certification to be part of being a responsible citizen, but what about mental health first aid training? The Whatcom County Health Department and Blaine School District are partnering to host a Youth Mental Health First Aid course on Thursday, March 21. The course is free and goes from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Blaine School District office. The training is designed to teach adults who regularly interact with young people how to help adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or addiction challenge. The course covers common
youth mental health challenges, reviews typical adolescent development and teaches a five-step plan for helping young people in challenging mental health situations. “The idea is that community members who care for youth can be equipped to identify problems,” said Kaatri Jones, a mental health counselor at Blaine schools. Jones attended a youth mental health training last year and called it engaging and approachable. “One of the key parts of training is just that relationships matter so much. If we can all look out for our youth, we’ll have a healthy community,” she said. The course uses a national cur-
riculum managed by the National Council for Behavioral Health. Similar courses are offered regularly throughout northwest Washington. To find one, visit mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-acourse/find-a-course/. This is the second year the training is offered in Blaine. It will likely be offered again, but not until next year, making this a rare opportunity to take the course locally. “I would love to fill the room with people from our community,” Jones said. Up to 30 people can register for the course. Register online by March 18 at bit.ly/2C9p4P0.
Liz Thornton started as executive director of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce on February 20. Before coming to the Birch Bay chamber, Thornton was the support services coordinator at the Sean Humphrey House, a nonprofit which offers assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Bellingham. She lives in Birch Bay with her family and said she hopes to use her experience in planning in her new position. “I’m looking forward to keeping the relationships we have established and helping Birch Bay succeed and grow,” Thornton said. It is the executive director’s responsibility to create a professional environment and oversee operations at the Birch Bay Visitor Information Center on Birch Bay Drive. Thornton will also be tasked with supervising chamber staff and maintaining a positive relationship with other county contacts and neighboring chambers. “She worked to get volunteers at her old job at Sean Humphrey House and we have a need for volunteers right now,” said board director Doralee Booth. Executive director is a part-time position and Thornton said her responsibilities increase during the summer when there are more chamber events. “Right now, we’re getting excited for the Kite Festival in May, which is our big kick-off for the summer,”
Thornton said. The Kite Festival will take place over the weekend of May 25 and 26 at Birch Bay Park. After this event, the Birch Bay chamber will also be hosting the Sand Sculpture Competition over the weekend of July 20 and 21, which will be combined with the Rollback Car Show.
gion for hosting the event,” said Morley. “Their focus is 100 percent on helping vets and their families, and it’s really terrific for them to help.” The dinner will feature steelhead trout and costs $15 per person. Reservations are required by Thursday, March 21 and can be made by calling or texting Morley at 360/303-5720. Sea Cadets will kick off the night with a color guard, and following the event, attendees can enjoy live music and dancing upstairs.
OBITUARIES Russell Frank Seelye October 30, 1939 - March 2, 2019 Russell passed away in Bellingham on March 2. He leaves behind his wife, Patty, of 45 years, son Chris, daughter Leslie, and sister Sandra (Rick) Granger. Thank you to Safe Harbor Funeral Services. There will be a celebration of life later in April.
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erans to have a safe place where they can feel comfortable discussing their experiences. “It’s a nonprofit group that is trying to use boating and fishing as the vehicle to help veterans who just need some space and want to get away from things,” she said. She said one goal of the dinner is to attract boat owners who can volunteer their boats and their time. Another goal is to attract retired military members who can accompany vets on fishing trips and serve as mentors. “I would like to thank the Le-
The next Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce board of directors meeting is on March 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the visitor information center. The chamber will be hosting its next luncheon on March 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and participants can RSVP by emailing info@birchbaychamber.com.
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Adults $6, kids 6 and under $3. Eggs to order, French toast, biscuits and gravy, all-u-can-eat pancakes, ham, coffee, milk, orange juice. Info: 360/371-7311.
Loads of Love: Monday, April 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd. St, Blaine. Laundry costs covered.
Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, April 6, 1-3 p.m., Loads of Love: Monday, March 18, 5:30- Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Open to the public. Early bird game at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd. St, regular bingo at 1 p.m. cost $15 for 8 games Blaine. Laundry costs covered. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, March 16, with 3 cards per game. Cash prizes. Lunch at 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Blaine Tourism Marketing Open noon for $6. Info: 360/332-8040. street. Choice of pancakes, French toast or waffles, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, House: Tuesday, March 19, 2–8 p.m., sausage, coffee and orange juice. Adults $6, Blaine Welcome Center, 546 Peace Portal Bible Teacher Priscilla Shirer “Going Beyond” Simulcast for women: Saturday April Drive. Learn Blaine’s new tourism brandkids $4. Info: 360/332-8040. 6. For info, call Blaine Christian Fellowship: ing and marketing strategy via informal 360/332-8928 or email bcfcommunity.com Tool Sharpening & Spring Maintenance: presentations and Q&A sessions. Info: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Debbie Harger 360/543-9982. Backstage @ The Border Presents: Jim Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Get your yard Sheridan - Singer/Songwriter: Saturday, tools – gas, electric, or hand tools, ready for Semiahmoo Men’s Club Breakfast: April 13, 7–9 p.m., doors open at 6:30, 382 spring by learning how to make them sharp Thursday, March 21, 7:30 a.m., 8720 Great Blue Heron Grill, Semiahmoo Park- Boblett Street. Finger style guitarist /singer/ and appropriately adjusted. Presented by songwriter, Jim Sheridan began playing folk way. Coffee and big breakfast, $15. All Blaine C.O.R.E. (Community Orchards for men are welcome. Speaker: Local Drayton music in New York state years ago. After Resources and Education). Info: 360/305relocating to Sedona, he has spent the past Harbor Marine founder and historian 3637. ten years writing music, and recorded two Richard Sturgill. albums, “Sedona Time.”and a new album, Town Hall with Doug Ericksen and Depression Bipolar Support Group: “Waiting for Avalon.” $7 donation at the Luanne Van Werven: Saturday, March Thursday, March 21, 6–7:30 p.m., down- door (proceeds after expenses go to Loads of 16, 1–2:30 p.m., Nooksack Valley Middle stairs at Blaine United Church of Christ, Love). School, school gymnasium, 404 W. Colum(Use doors on Clark street, elevator availbia Street, Nooksack. Loads of Love: Monday, April 15, 5:30-7:30 able). No cost, but donations accepted. p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd. St, Blaine. Third Thursday of every month. Winemaking from Forage: Saturday, Laundry costs covered. March 16, 1–3 p.m., Blaine Public Library, Salmon For Soldiers Dinner: Saturday, 610 3rd Street. Learn hands-on to make ArtScape Teens: Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m., Soul March 23, 6 p.m., American Legion Post delicious, chemical-free wines from garden Space Studio, 264B H Street. A safe place produce and “waste” as well as local abun- 86, 4580 Legion Drive. $15 steelhead for teens to set their imaginations free trout dinner. Call/text for reservations: dant forage fruits. Age 21 or older please. through different art mediums. Free studio 360/303-5720. Space is limited; registration required. Info: time. Sponsored by Healthy Youth Coalition. 360/305-3637. Japanese Band Concert: Sunday, March Info: 435/704-1598. 24, 2 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, Open House Art Exhibit and Reception: Toastmasters Meeting: Tuesday nights, 6:30 975 H Street. Parking off Boblett. PerSat. March 16, 1 – 4 pm, Blaine City Hall p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett forming: Soshin Girls School from Yoko435 Martin Street third floor. Meet artist hama, Japan. This will be the final concert Street. Visitors encouraged. Nanci Price Scoular and view a collection of her unique artwork currently on display, light for Japanese band exchange program Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, with Blaine School District. Donations of refreshments served. cash or non-perishable food for the Blaine 738 Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 come Food Bank accepted. Info: 360/332-4859. enjoy open mic, karaoke and games. Free The Alaska Packers Museum: Saturday, pizza at 5 p.m. March 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Park- Beermaker’s Dinner: Sunday, March 31, 5–8 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 way. Info: 360/371-3558. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to G Street. Five courses paired with five calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than Third Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, March Atwood Ales’ beers. $55. Reservations noon on Monday. 17, 9 a.m.– noon, American Legion Post required. 360/392-0955. 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Open to the public.
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Precipitation: During the period of February 4 to March 10, 0.28 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2019 yearto-date precipitation is 6.28 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 53°F on March 10 with a low of 27°F on March 6. Average high was 49°F and average low was 29°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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March 2, 10 p.m.: Officers responded to a trespass at in the 100 block of Boblett Street. Officers trespassed the individual who left the premises in a vehicle. After the individual left, officer’s learned his driving status is suspended in Washington State. Officers later found the individual driving and stopped the vehicle. Officers arrested, cited and released the individual with a mandatory court date. Officers allowed the vehicle to remain legally parked and gave the individual a courtesy ride to the Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham. March 2, 5:03 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Boblett Street for a report of a private property collision. Officers arrived and determined one of the drivers was likely under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Officers contacted the Washington State Patrol who arrived and determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Washington State Patrol arrested and booked the individual for driving under the influence. March 3, 3:02 p.m.: Officers responded to the Shell Gas Station on Peace Portal Drive for a reported hit and run. While conducting the investigation, Officers located the suspect vehicle. The driver was arrested, cited and released.
out doing drugs and not at school. The teenager was located quickly and found to be safe and not using drugs. The boy said he only did this to get a rise out his mother. The boy later returned home as per his mother’s request. The boy was also trespassed from a business. March 6, 3:28 p.m.: Officers responded to the Peace Arch Port of Entry for an adult individual who was denied entry into Canada due to being listed as a missing person. Officers contacted this person, and determined that she was fine. Officers contacted the father of the individual and updated him on the status of the missing person. March 6, 2:38 a.m.: Blaine Police responded to the 1500 block of D Street for a report of a stolen motor vehicle by the owner’s minor child. The vehicle was entered as stolen. The child returned home with the vehicle a short time later and was booked into juvenile detention on felony charges.
March 8, 10:52 a.m.: Officers responded to the 100 block of North Harvey Road for a report of littering. Officers arrived and took a statement from the complainant who advised she noticed the garbage on the trail a couple days March 4, 2 p.m.: An officer conducted ago. The complainant gave a vehicle a traffic stop on a vehicle that crossed a description of a vehicle in the area three double yellow line and had a defective days prior but had not gotten a license brake light. The driver was found to have plate. Officers passed the garbage infora suspended driver’s license. The B.C. man mation on to public works. was arrested, cited and released with a March 8, 12:03 p.m.: Officers on mandatory court date. routine patrol stopped a vehicle for an March 5, 3:45 p.m.: At the request of equipment violation. Officers identified a local business, an intoxicated transient the driver as the registered owner and male was given a trespass warning from determined his license was suspended. a business. The man was told he would Officers arrested, cited and released the be arrested if he returned to the business. individual with a mandatory court date. The man acknowledged the warning and Officers allowed the individual to have left the area. Officers cleared with no licensed driver retrieve the vehicle. Offifurther actions. cers cleared with no further incident. March 6, 11:11 a.m.: Blaine police were called to assist a mother who received a text from her teenage son that he was
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2019-20 Kindergarten Registration, 10:00am–7:00pm Student Late Arrival, 10:20am Teen Heart Screening, 8:00am–4:00pm Youth Mental Health First Aid Training State Math Champs Japanese Band Community Concert, 2:00pm School Board Meeting at Pt. Roberts, 7:00pm
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten, 5:00pm H.S. Drama Performance, 7:00pm H.S. Drama Performance, 2:00pm Teacher Workday (No School) P.S. PTO Meeting, 6:15pm 1st-2nd Grade Concert, 1:15pm E.S. PTO Meeting, 6:00pm H.S. Recognition Night, 6:00pm H.S. Senior Boards H.S. Early Release, 11:50am 6th Grade Concert, 7:00pm
School Calendars During recent winter weather conditions, a total of five school days were missed. Three of those days will be made up on June 14, 17, and 18. While we now know that the school year will extend through at least Tuesday, June 18, we are in the process of reviewing options for waiver of the remaining two days. In the meantime, we are committed to keeping the High School Graduation date on June 7. At their February 25 meeting, the School Board approved the base calendar for the 2019-2020 school year. The first day of school will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Winter Break will run from December 23, 2019 through January 3, 2020. Spring Break will take place from April 6-10, 2020. The full calendar can be accessed on the District’s website and Blaine SD mobile app. Visit the District website for information about
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Japanese Band Community Concert on March 24 We are pleased to announce an opportunity for the community to enjoy an incredible music performance by the Soshin Girls School student band from Yokohama, Japan. Since 2003, the Blaine High School wind ensemble has visited Japan five times, and this will be the Soshin Girls School’s second visit to Blaine. This group of talented young musicians will be hosted by local families in the last week of March as part of a cultural exchange between our communities. The individuals who have spearheaded this ongoing international relationship will be retiring soon, so this visit is likely to be the last. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an outstanding musical event! The free concert begins at 2:00pm in the Blaine Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 24. Blaine Food Bank donations will be accepted.
School Board Positions Open for Election The Blaine School District's Board of Directors has three positions open for election in 2019. The Director District 1 position represents Point Roberts and the downtown Blaine area. Director District 2 includes areas east and southeast of Blaine. And, Director District 4 includes the area south of Blaine and parts of east Birch Bay. These open positions are four-year terms expiring in 2023. The current Directors will hold office until December 2019 and are also eligible to run for re-election. Anyone interested in filing for the election must be a registered voter residing inside the boundaries of the Director District to be represented. The filing period for these open positions is May 13-17. For additional information, please visit the District’s News Feed at www.blainesd.org.
Blaine High School Construction Update Despite cold temperatures and winter weather conditions, the high school’s final phase of construction has continued on track. On the exterior, windows and doors are installed, metal roofing installation is underway, and exterior finish work will commence in the coming weeks. Inside, framing is completed, HVAC work is wrapping up, and sheetrock installation has begun. We are excited to see this updated facility taking shape!
2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration Opens on March 14 Kindergarten registration for the 2019-20 school year begins on March 14 at the Blaine School District Administration Office at 765 H Street from 10am until 7pm. Children turning five years old on or before August 31, 2019 are eligible to enter kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. A copy of the child's birth certificate and updated immunization records are required for registration. After March 14, new kindergarteners can be enrolled during regular school hours at Blaine Primary School. If you have any questions or concerns about kindergarten registration, please call the Blaine Primary School office at 360-332-1300.
Thank You, Classified Staff! During Education Support Professionals Week, March 11-15, Blaine School District will give special appreciation to 150 classified staff members whose outstanding work is critical to the overall success of our educational program. Our support staff fulfill roles in every aspect of education by maintaining buildings and grounds, preparing and serving meals, keeping school facilities clean and orderly, assisting in the classroom and special programs, providing information technology and administrative support functions, and safe transportation. Thank you for your tireless commitment to our students!
School Retirees Continue to Support Education Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed March 18-24 as School Retirees Appreciation Week. Retired educators in the Blaine School District continue to support education by filling many critical roles in our school system as both volunteers and substitutes. We appreciate their ongoing dedication to the success of all students!
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Blaine School District, in partnership with the Whatcom County Health Department, will offer a free Youth Mental Health First Aid training on Thursday, March 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parents, school staff, and other caring citizens are encouraged to visit our website for details and registration information.
Have you checked out our “Blaine SD” mobile app?
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Are we addicted to our phones? The simple answer to this question is yes. The majority of teens are highly absorbed by their cellular devices; whether they’re messaging friends, playing games, checking up on social media, etc. At school, looking around, it would be odd seeing someone who’s NOT looking down at their device! The consistency of this distraction affects By Sydney Feenstra the adolescent psychologically, but while there are negative repercussions, there are even more advantages of the expensive technology we all possess. Some of these positives are seen in education! Students can access updates from the school district app, as well as finish or view their assignments on any Google Application (Google Slides, Docs and Classroom). Students can also take notes and create reminders throughout their school day about upcoming tasks. Inevitably, technology is the future of our current youth. The dependence on a cellular device can be trained to control and manage. With the ability to adapt, our convenient resource becomes less of a distraction and more like a tool when used responsibly.
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spring asparagus herb flatBread pizza with Goat Cheese Highlighting the flavors of the season, our newest flatbread pizza is an assemblage of all things spring. A smear of creamy Montchevre goat cheese, topped with asparagus spears, red onion, fresh thyme, oregano and rosemary, and finished with more crumbled goat cheese. Just pop it in the oven and enjoy a relaxing meal brimming with the tastes of spring.
Our Flatbread Pizza Lineup Garlic Mushroom
ProsCiutto Pineapple
BBQ Chicken
south of the Border
roasted tomato & Goat Cheese
thai Chicken
Button and portabello mushrooms blend with roasted garlic, pesto and four cheeses. Exotic Bali BBQ sauce tops this flatbread with red onion, pepperoncini, grilled chicken breast and cheddar.
Savory roasted tomatoes and smooth goat cheese are drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
Zesty pesto, prosciutto, fresh pineapple and tangy feta create a unique combination. Grilled chicken breast and local Hempler’s bacon take center stage with spice from Bali BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese and green chiles. A Southeast Asian-inspired recipe with peanut sauce, grilled chicken, goat horn peppers, shredded carrots and a four cheese blend.
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