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Elenbaas announces county council bid, page 2
Smuggler’s Inn owner facing human smuggling charges
Poet to share message with local youth, page 7
Local musician wins competition, page 10
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s The 2019 Birch Bay Road Race took place on Saturday, April 6. The event included 5k, 15k and 30k races.
Three Blaine students disciplined for racist graffiti By Oliver Lazenby Three Blaine Middle School students were disciplined after one student wrote “whites only” on a restroom wall on March 26, according to the Blaine school district. Eight to ten eighth grade students, including two black students, were coming from a class discussion on civil rights in the 1960s and went into the restroom on break. One white student indicated that he was going to write “whites only” on a wall, district superintendent Ron Spanjer said. Some in the group discouraged him
and others encouraged the graffiti. “He went ahead and wrote it on the wall any way in spite of their discussion,” Spanjer said. “The administrators became aware fairly quickly and closed the restroom so it could be cleaned. They did choose to involve the police, which I think was a good idea.” Blaine police responded at 12:39 p.m. and found that a crime had occurred, but not a felony-level hate crime, according to a police report. The district’s school resource officer followed up with the students involved, Spanjer said. The Blaine Police Department couldn’t make anyone
State legislation to confiscate firearms in domestic violence situations moves forward By Emma Epperly, W NPA O l y m p i a N ew s Bureau A bill to require the removal of firearms following domestic violence calls if there is probable cause that a crime was committed passed out of the Senate law and justice committee on April 2. The bill was previously passed by the House of Representatives on March 5 with
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60 voting in favor and 38 opposed. All those voting in opposition were Republicans. Prime sponsor, representative Laurie Jenkins (D-Tacoma), testified in support of the bill on Monday, saying the main goal is to reduce the heightened risk to everyone involved by the presence of a firearm in a domestic violence call. A person is five times more likely to be murdered in a domestic violence situation if a firearm is present, said Jenkins.
“In addition to the increased homicide risks, there is really strong evidence that batterers use firearms as kind of tools of terror and intimidation with regard to their children and their partners,” said Jenkins. Jenkins also cited a Washington state Institute of Public Policy finding that domestic violence is the greatest predictor of criminal acts and the single biggest predictor of violent crime of any kind. (See Firearms, page 7)
available to comment by press time. The white student who wrote the graffiti and two who encouraged him were disciplined by school administration. No black students were disciplined in the matter. The district is not pressing charges, Spanjer said. As a rule, the district doesn’t discuss how specific students are disciplined, he added. “We take matters of this nature very seriously. We got on it immediately and we engaged their families. These are adolescent kids and they need to be accountable for their choices,” Spanjer said. “These are complex situations for middle school kids.”
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Bob Boule, owner of the Smuggler’s Inn Bed and Breakfast at 2480 Canada View Drive in Blaine, has been arrested for allegedly helping people cross into Canada illegally. According to B.C. court records viewed by The Northern Light, Boule has been arrested and charged with violations of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. He is in custody while he awaits his next court appearance on April 10. Boule’s first court appearance was on April 4 at Surrey Provincial Court. He had subsequent court appearances on April 5 and April 8. Crown prosecutors have alleged that Boule committed offences contrary to section 117(1) of the Act, which states: “No person shall organize, induce, aid or abet the coming into Canada of one or more persons knowing that, or being reckless as to whether, their coming into Canada is or would be in contravention of this Act.” Additional counts state that Boule violated other sections of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, as well as Canada’s Criminal Code. Boule is alleged to have helped at least 16 individuals cross illegally into Canada. Smuggler’s Inn is located immediately adjacent to Canada and “0” Avenue in Surrey, B.C. The violations are alleged to have occurred at various times between April 2016 and March 2019. A spokesperson for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) declined to offer any additional context to the allegations against Boule. “Information that is publicly available may be obtained directly from the court registry,” said the spokesperson. “Subject to any court orders banning publication or excluding the public, all court proceedings are presumed to be open to members of the public and the press. The PPSC has no further information to provide at this time.”
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By Jami Makan Ben Elenbaas, farmer and oil refinery worker, has announced that he is running for the district 5 seat on Whatcom County Council. District 5, also known as the coastal district, includes Lummi Island, Ferndale, Birch Bay, Blaine, Custer, Point Roberts and land west of I-5 outside of Bellingham. In a March 11 post on Facebook, Elenbaas announced that he is seeking the position in order “to restore a balance to the council that county residents deserve.” In his Facebook post, Elenbaas said that local jobs are being threatened “because of what seems to be an extreme lack of understanding about the industries in our district or an extreme agenda, all this while we struggle to pass a school bond to accommodate our children’s future. We deserve better.” Elenbaas called climate change a major concern, highlighting his experience as an 18-year employee of BP’s Cherry Point Refinery. “I understand what it takes to produce fuel that we need in a safe and world class facility that uses cutting edge technology, industry-leading environmental controls and is at the forefront of renewable fuel production, all while employing thousands of Whatcom County residents,” he said. Elenbaas is also a farmer and a longtime member of the Whatcom County Cattlemen’s Association and the Whatcom County Farm Bureau, of which he is president. He spoke about the importance of sustainable agriculture. “I have spent most of my adult life working with local and state governments to produce good regulations that protect the environment and protect our ability to produce food in Whatcom County,” he said. He noted his experience on the county planning commission, saying land use policy in Whatcom County has been unsatisfactory and that he hopes to change this. “My time on the Whatcom County Planning Commission often left me scratching my head about the principles I saw being enacted in regards to land use policy, policy that was intended to protect the environment, preserve farm land and provide housing options for our growing population but didn’t often deliver,” he said. “I saw public comment being ignored for fear of litigation from high dollar activist groups.”
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Boule ... From page 1
The Canada Border Services Agency did not immediately respond to a request for more information about the case. Calls to the Smuggler’s Inn were met only by an answering machine.
It’s time to CLEAN UP, your DIRTY PUP! s Bob Boule standing in front of the Smuggler’s Inn.
Sikh Awareness Month proclaimed in Blaine By Jami Makan The month of April has been proclaimed Sikh Awareness Month in the city of Blaine. Mayor Bonnie Onyon made the proclamation at the April 8 city council meeting. Onyon noted that Sikhs have been living in the U.S. for more than 100 years, and during the early 20th century, thousands of Sikh Americans worked on farms, in lumber mills and mines and on the Oregon, Pacific and Eastern Railroad. Onyon also noted that there are more than 23 million Sikhs worldwide and an estimated 250,000 Americans of Sikh origin. “Sikh Americans pursue diverse professions and walks of life, making rich contributions to the social, cultural and economic vibrancy of the U.S., including service as members of the U.S. Armed Forces,” said the proclamation, adding that Sikh Americans “have made significant contributions to our great nation in agriculture, trucking, medicine and technology, and have distinguished themselves by fostering greater respect among all people through community service, including here in Blaine.” The goal of the proclamation, according to its text, is “to afford all residents the opportunity to better understand, recognize and appreciate the rich history and shared experiences of Sikh Americans.”
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The Editor: It’s beginning to look a lot like spring! Which is a welcome sight. It’s also the time when people think about the annual ritual of “spring cleaning.” We at the Blaine Clothing Bank love that you think of our neighbors who are in need of clean, decent clothing and bedding and we certainly appreciate your donations of these items. But I would like to remind everyone that we are a place for people to get clothing and bed linens, towels, blankets and pillows. That’s what we give out and what we have room for. Despite having signs telling what we can accept as donations and asking people to not leave things outside our building, we have been seeing things like dishes, appliances, furniture, car seats and just plain junk being left in our donation bin and often just outside our door where it has been rained on. There are many places that take these type of items: Value Village,
Goodwill, Salvation Army and Habitat Restore. Some places will even pick up items for you. Our volunteers are very dedicated and work hard. Please don’t add to their workload by having to arrange to dispose of unwanted items. Thank you. Jan Schlack, director Blaine The Editor: I would like to send a note of thanks to some wonderful people of Birch Bay/Blaine who came to my husband’s aid at the Chevron gas station on Monday, April 1. He was changing his flat tire in the parking lot of the gas station when he fell backwards while tugging on the lug nut on his wheel. When it gave way, he fell backwards hitting his head on the pavement and knocking himself out. A kind lady saw him lying there, called an ambulance and stayed with him until
the paramedics arrived. So thank you for helping him and your kindness is appreciated. You were gone by the time I arrived, so I couldn’t thank you in person. When I went into the gas station, the clerk said we could leave our car there until we could come and change the tire and pick it up. So thanks to the clerk for taking care of that. A gentleman, who was a customer in the gas station, overheard my conversation and stepped up and offered to change the tire for us. Thank you so much for changing the tire. I forgot your name, sorry. I offered to pay you, but you said no and you didn’t mind helping. You told me to pay it forward! We will for sure. Thank you to the paramedics who at(Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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The Northern Light • April 11 - 17, 2019 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) tended my husband. You took the anxiety away and patched him up for the trip across the border. What a wonderful community you are, Blaine! Update! My husband got four stitches to his head and is recovering just fine. Caroline Craddock Surrey, B.C. The Editor: Further to your hard-hitting front page expose of the glorious golf-cart trial in Birch Bay, a few
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Faulkner places 4th in hurdles at track invitational in Bellingham Blaine Freshman Elee Faulkner ran the 300 meter hurdles in 48.85 seconds at the Birger Solberg Invitational track meet, making her Blaine’s top finisher. At the April 6 meet at Civic
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Errors lead to loss on the road for softball Blaine softball traveled to southwest Washington over spring break where it was rained out of one game and lost another due to a downpour of errors. Tenino beat the Borderites 14–4 on April 4. “We committed eight errors and stranded 12 to 15 runners on base,” head coach Sean Miller said. “When you do that, your chances of winning are pretty low.” After the loss, Blaine’s record is 2–7 overall.
The Borderites are halfway through the season and despite the loss, Miller sees some things coming together. Blaine is now relying on sophomore Maeva Thompson to pitch most of the games. She doesn’t necessarily throw fast, but her variety and pitch placement challenges batters. Blaine had some success the week before spring break, when it beat Concrete 14–2 and lost a close game to Ferndale; Fern-
dale beat Blaine 16–5 on March 15, but this time around the Borderites lost 12–9 with two runners on base. “I think that shows the amount of growth the kids have done as players,” Miller said. “We were basically one batter away form tying that game. Week one against Ferndale, they handed us a pretty good butt-kicking.” Next, Blaine plays at home against Squalicum (2–4) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11.
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Wallen shuts out Lakewood in 10–0 win Ben Wallen pitched six innings and shut out Lakewood (4–8) in a 10–0 Blaine win at home on April 9. After the win, Blaine’s record is 8–3 overall and 5–1 in conference games, making the Borderites tied for second place in the Northwest Conference with Lynden and Anacortes. Pitching has emerged as a strength for the Borderites; Wallen is now 4–0 for the season
with 26 strikeouts and a 0.25 earned run average, which may be the lowest in the county after the April 9 game. “He’s having quite the year,” said head coach Tanner Olson. Fellow Blaine pitchers Colby Knutzen and Tyler Haggith are also in the top 10 in the county for earned run average, according to Whatcompreps.com. Blaine’s offense started early when Knutzen, batting first, got
on base on a balk. Nick Gunderson hit a double and Chase Abshere followed him with a 2 RBI double. By the end of the second inning, Blaine led 5–0. Wallen held Lakewood to 5 hits as runs continued to trickle in for the Borderites. Next, Blaine takes on Mount Baker (5–8) at home at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11.
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House Bill 1225 would modify existing regulations regarding the confiscation of a firearm in relation to a crime. Under current law, law enforcement agencies have notification protocols that allow family or household members to request notification when guns are returned. For the firearm to be returned under current law, it must be 24 hours from the time the firearm was seized by law enforcement. HB 1225 would change that timeline in domestic violence calls to five business days. Law enforcement would also check that the individual is in compliance with state law and procedures regarding gun ownership eligibility, like background checks. Law enforcement would also be required to provide victims of domestic violence information regarding their legal rights and their ability to seek an order to require the
abuser to surrender firearms and concealed pistol licenses, along with prohibiting the abuser from possessing and accessing firearms. Pam Crone, of Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, cited the data the group collects and analyzes on firearms in these situations in her testimony in support of the bill. “Domestic violence homicide perpetrators use guns more than all other weapons combined,” said Crone. “Between 1997 and 2014, 54 percent of the 678 domestic violence homicides in Washington were committed with firearms.” Crone called the measures in HB 1225 “important life-saving protections,” to not only victims but other individuals who could be involved in a domestic violence situation. Officers would also be required to separate the parties involved in the incident and ask whether there are firearms or ammunition in the home owned or possessed by either party, along with if coercive or threatening use of fire-
arms has occurred in the past. The use or threat of firearms in a domestic violence incident would become part of the information considered concerning the defendant’s release or issuance of a no-contact order. David Martin from the King County prosecuting attorney’s office testified in support of the bill. “Domestic violence offenders who have access to firearms are at the highest risk to their victims, their children, police, the public, and themselves with rampant suicide,” said Martin. “The most important thing we can do to prevent fatalities is to temporarily remove the firearm from a domestic violence scene when there is a constitutional and legal basis to do so.” Martin used the supplemental form used at the over 10,000 domestic violence incidents in the county each year. The form has a group of firearm questions that are what Martin calls a “best practice,” that he says should be required state-wide. Logan Rysemus experienced sexual assault while in college,
and now advocates for other domestic violence and assault survivors. “The most dangerous times for victims of domestic violence are when they are trying to leave a relationship and immediately following an arrest and the presence of a firearm can turn a volatile situation deadly in a fraction of a second,” said Rysemus. Senator Mike Padden (R- Spokane Valley) voted against moving the bill out of committee. Padden noted his concern that the victim would not be able to defend themselves without a firearm. Jenkins refuted the idea that keeping a firearm in the home or a domestic violence situation increases safety. “There is no evidence, there is none, that maintaining firearm availability in a domestic violence situation increases any safety for anyone. There is only evidence that it decreases safety,” said Jenkins. HB 1225 now moves to the Senate rules committee for consideration.
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BHS grad to share inspirational message with local youth By Jami Makan A poet who was raised in Blaine and had a difficult childhood plans to share her inspirational message with local youths this Saturday. Sara Sutton, 30, grew up in Blaine amidst drug addiction and abuse. She is the only one of a family of six who has not become addicted to opioids. Instead of letting sadness and despair consume her life, she decided to channel her emotions into poetry. Inspired by the poets Rumi and Mary Oliver, she recently self-published her first book of poetry, Of Earth and Smoke, which draws on her experiences growing up. “In the darkest hours of my life, it has been a poem or certain poems that have helped me survive,” said Sutton. “What I’m trying to show others, especially those who come from broken families, is that it really helps to be creative, find those things that you love in life, really hold on to those things and let them hold you up above all the negativity that is trying to bring you down.” Sutton will be speaking at a special Teen Nite event on Saturday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Healthy Youth Coalition, the event will be a chance for local youths to hear her story and learn about the dangers of drug use and opioids. When Sutton was in the third grade, her father was deported for selling drugs. “We’ve barely ever seen him since,” said Sutton. “He is still alive but still using heroin.” The rest of her family temporarily moved to Abbotsford where her mother started using opioids. When she was in the fourth grade, Sutton and her siblings went into foster care, while her mother went to rehab and got clean. “We’re lucky we got placed with a good family,” said Sutton. “It was incredibly beneficial to go live with them, so that our parents had the chance to go get clean.
They were wonderful to us.” After reuniting with their mother, Sutton and her siblings moved back to Blaine, where Sutton attended Blaine Middle School. Her mom’s addiction troubles continued, however. “She stayed drugfree but she did start to drink,” said Sutton. “It was a struggle for me, given her alcoholism and dating abusive boyfriends.” As a freshman at Blaine High School, Sutton reached out to some family friends for help. “My two brothers were older, but my sister and I were still in high school, so we went to live with them,” said Sutton. “They were a drug-free family, a wonderful family, and it totally changed our lives for the better.” During her senior year of high school, Sutton studied abroad. After graduating, she attended Western Washington University, where she studied women’s rights, social activism and law. She has been writing poetry ever since she was 13 or 14, and has always wanted to publish a book of her poetry. “The vision never manifested into a reality until just recently, when my mom died in 2017 and I was about to turn 30,” said Sutton. “I told myself I want to be published by age 30. So I got the book together and got it published.” For her first book, Sutton decided to self-publish through Amazon. “That way you can get
your book out there right away,” she said. “You can have publishers approach you and request to take you on as an author and join their publishing team, which is what I am hoping will happen.” Sutton is also exploring the possibility of hiring a literary agent, because many publishers won’t consider submissions without an agent. Of Earth and Smoke is just a small introduction to Sutton’s poetry. She has already written two or three more books’ worth of poetry that she is waiting to release. She plans to publish her next book in 2020. In addition to poetry, Sutton is also interested in public speaking and art. She plans to have a line of merchandise to accompany her poetry, including handmade tank tops and handbags. “My artist friend and I are carving an image out of a block and stamping it onto each shirt,” she said. “It’s going to be a special project for me.” In addition to speaking at Saturday’s Teen Nite event, Sutton also plans to do a live poetry reading on May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham. She will be signing copies of her book and will have some of her handmade tank tops for sale. It will be another opportunity for Sutton to spread awareness about the dangers of drug use and
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Active S eniors Senior center offering Tai Chi classes B y Z oe D e a l Walk into Blaine Senior Center on the odd Thursday afternoon, and you’ll be greeted by a sea of friendly faces. After a few minutes of conversation and moving tables, a dozen or so community members step onto the glossy hardwood floor for an hour of Tai Chi and Qigong. The string lights above are just high enough to avoid the outstretched hands moving slowly in methodical, calming stretches. Tai Chi is a form of martial arts and one of the most practiced exercises in the world. It doesn’t teach people to fight, but instead
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Local musician wins international score competition B y Z oe D e a l Musician and Blaine resident Gina Williams was recently honored by Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) as the winner of its international Call for Scores competition. In addition to receiving $1,500 in prize money, the organization is flying her to Minneapolis and giving her a front row seat as her piece “Reverance” is performed by two youth sinfonias on May 5. Williams radiates a powerful energy and self-assuredness, channeled even more so by a fur-lined black coat and layers of maroon ombré hair. Her musical history is broad; as a multi-genre artist, Williams has dabbled in opera, gospel, jazz, classical, rock and pop. She sings, she has a master’s degree in concert piano from the University of Alberta, and through it all she’s written and composed her own songs and scores. Since the Alberta native moved to Blaine in August 2017, she says the country has blessed her tenfold. Various music grants have taken her from the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in Seattle to a Winter Classics Concert in Austin; this support is why she feels at home in a coun-
try for which she said she may be better suited. “Even as an Albertan, I had an American head. I’ve always been this way,” Williams said. “My parents really think I’m an alien.” As a child, Williams was often called a prodigy. Decades into her career, it’s clear that she has something special. Williams calls it a gift from God. “I hear finished music in my head. I write what I hear,” Williams said. “You don’t know when you’re going to get it, or what genre it’s going to be, you just don’t know.” Williams likens the experience to someone turning on a radio in her head. She remembers each song and catalogues them in the back of her mind. From the age of six, she has heard complete songs; from the age of 15, complete scores have appeared. Though it took her a while to be able to write them in all their complexity, Williams now has three albums (in three different genres) released and is working on her fourth. “She’s full-out. Her talent is undeniable,” said Sam Ryan of SOS Music Group. Ryan produced and recorded Williams’ 2008 album In Spite of the Storm, and
s Musician and composer Gina Williams moved to Blaine in August 2017. said he’s never worked with a musician as musically diverse as Williams. “I did a concert with her four years ago and she did everything from classical, to a rock band, to dance pop,” he said. Williams’ most recent album Olympiad (2017) is classically inspired. Some of the pieces had been in the back of her head for months, even years.
Others bubbled up when she began the process. “Reverance” is the last piece on Olympiad. Because the piece is just short of two minutes, Williams said she was shocked it was even considered by GTCYS, let alone the one chosen from nearly 60 scores. “For me, it’s all a big deal,” Williams said. “As a musician, I always have a slight inferiority
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complex, but you push yourself to be the best for your audience.” In addition to the GTCYS event, Williams will perform a gospel/jazz fusion set at the Festival of Jazz in The Dalles, Oregon on May 26. On September 1, Williams is scheduled to show her multi-genre musical skill at the Denmark Arts Center in Denmark, Maine.
Free citizenship classes at Blaine library start April 15 By Oliver Lazenby Starting Monday, April 15, the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is offering a series of free U.S. citizenship classes at the Blaine Library at 610 3rd Street. The classes go from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for five Mondays, ending May 13. Registration is required, but
people can register until April 15 and the classes don’t typically fill up, said Ann McAllen, adult program coordinator for WCLS. The course is geared towards the U.S. citizenship test’s three components: a 100-question civics test, an interview and a reading and writing component. It covers American history, government and geography, McAl-
len said. “I think the class is great for getting people’s confidence up,” she said. “People come in quite nervous and by the end of five weeks they feel a lot more comfortable with taking the test.” To be eligible to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization, one must have had a permanent resident card for at least five
years (three years if their spouse is a U.S. citizen), be 18 years of age or older, read, write and speak in basic English and meet certain other requirements. A detailed list is available at uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/ learn-about-naturalization. Though the test has an English language component, the Blaine class welcomes English
learners. The series of classes is taught in Blaine twice a year and citizenship classes are also taught at other WCLS branch locations and can be found on the library system’s calendar. To register for the class or learn more, call the Blaine Library at 360/305-3637 or go to wcls.org.
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Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) is funding a variety of community programs in 2019. BBBPRD2 considered five community program support requests at its regular January 8 meeting and a budget workshop held January 29. The organizations seeking money were the Whatcom Conservation District, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, Blaine Barracudas Wrestling, Cub Scout Pack 4025 and the Healthy Youth Coalition/ Blue Beat Bike Program. All the requests were approved unanimously. For 2019, five requests were discussed at BBBPRD2’s January 8 and January 29 meetings. There was a $4,000 request from Whatcom Conservation District to help with its 2019 Run with the Chums 5k Fun Run and Walk event, scheduled for September 14. The funding would be used to assist with materials and supplies, advertising and refreshments. The Birch Bay Chamber of
Commerce requested $20,000 to support summer recreation programs that are sponsored by the chamber. Chamber vice president Billy Brown told parks commissioners that the cost of the programs was increasing and the chamber had combined some of the programs to help defer costs. The Blaine Barracudas Wrestling club requested $5,650 to help Blaine and Birch Bay youth participate in the wrestling program by providing money for scholarships, uniforms, supplies and tournament entry fees. There are about 45 kids on the team, ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade. Cub Scout Pack 4025 requested $4,000 to provide scholarships for dues and activities for children. The money will also help purchase uniforms, patches, camping outings and other materials required for earning badges. Finally, $3,000 was requested by the Healthy Youth Coalition to purchase bikes and supplies for local youth.
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Public Notices SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF THURSTON FAMILY AND JUVENILE COURT IN RE THE ESTATE OF: LORETTA M. GOWAN, Deceased. NO. 19-4-00222-34 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 THE ADMINISTRATOR NAMED BELOW has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); 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 FIRST PUBLICATION: April 4, 2019 ADMINISTRATOR: ROSEMARY G. MEDFORD ATTORNEY FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR: J. Patrick Quinn ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: J. Patrick Quinn 711 South Capitol Way, Ste 303, Olympia, WA 98501 J. PATRICK QUINN LLM, PS Lakeland Restoration Services LLC, 78 E River Spur Rd., is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology Aquatic Plant and Algae Management NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project applies to following geographical area: Lake Thunderbird and Kwann in Blaine, WA, which will be treated for Pondweed, Milfoil, Shoreline Grass, Cattails, Invasive Blackberries and Algae to improve the water quality. The permit allows the discharge of a specific list of pesticides provided permit conditions are met, however the pesticides currently anticipated for use are: Aquathol, Hydrothol, Imazapyr, Glyphosate, Tryclopyr and Green Clean. Ecology has made a SEPA determination of significance with the adoption of an existing environmental document for this proposal. Any person desiring to present their views to Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments should address whether coverage under this permit is appropriate for the proposed project. Comments must be submitted to Ecology. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology, Water Quality Program, Attn: Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 985047600.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: DANIEL C. GALLAGHER, Deceased. No. 19-4-0014737. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Lee Grochmal The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’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 Administrator 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 18, 2019 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: March 20, 2019 Name of Administrator: ROBERT GALLAGHER Attorney for Administrators: 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 18, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator ROBERT GALLAGHER
AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing transmission pole located at 9755 Allan Street, Blaine, Whatcom County, WA 98230. The modifications will consist of the removal and replacement of three panel antennas at a center height of 115 feet on the 116-foot tall transmission pole. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effect the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6119001172 MKB EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (717) 472-3070.
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Part-Time Activities Coordinator 30 hours/week
The Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District is currently seeking an Activity Coordinator to plan, organize, coordinate, administer, and promote athletic, fitness and recreation programs for the community’s youth and adults. This position will report directly to the Program Manager. For full job description and requirements, visit bbbparkandrec.org. Please stop by in person at the Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Blaine to drop off a cover letter and resume. Office hours are 9 to 5 pm. If you have questions, please call 360-656-6416. Application deadline April 12, 2019.
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Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom Inc. 8105 Birch Bay Square St. • I-5 Exit 270, Blaine 360.371.5100
BLAINE, BIRCH BAY & SEMIAHMOO
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Semiahmoo Shore 8783 Clubhouse Point • 1,049,000 9432 Turnstone Ln #33 • $795,000 9464 Turnstone Ln #40 • $1,095,000 8778 Clubhouse Point • $799,500 Presale now available! 3935 sq.ft. Last oppor-
MLS# 1201035. Semiahmoo Shore’s most affordable Sunrise Home, 2025 Sq. ft. w/luxurious Owners suite on main floor & 2 bdrms & full bath upstairs. 14’ Vaulted great room. Finished in “Driftwood” design scheme, Linear fireplace, quartz countertops. Attached Dbl. garage. Miles of beaches & walking trails. Dir: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on L.
Lisa Kent 360-594-8034
Newest Semiahmoo Shore waterfront home with soaring vaulted great room design & expansive full width covered patio featuring full height stone fireplace & ample room for shoreline entertaining. All the exceptional design elements you’d expect at Semiahmoo Shore with fantastic guest suites on both main & upper floors. All main living on entry level, gated luxury at Semiahmoo spit with incomparable saltwater & mtn. views.
Lisa Sprague 360-961-0838
Just completed! NEW CONSTRUCTION! “Clubhouse Point”, gated micro-community w/ in Semiahmoo. Fairway 1. Single story with No Steps. 2905 sq. ft open plan. Great room, luxe kitchen. Super pantry, 3 bdrms, 2.75 baths includes Casita, Casita & office both open to interior courtyard. Quality, finishes: strand woven bamboo flooring, Graphite stained Birch cabinets, quartz counters. 522 sq. ft. 2 car garage + / - Air conditioning heat pump
Brian Southwick 360-815-6638
tunities to be a part of Semiahmoo’s unique “Clubhouse Point”. Premium, Southern exposure on 18th fairway, lake & green, A. Palmer Design. Primary living on main, office open to your secluded individual interior courtyard. Expansive decks, walls of windows bring the outdoors in. Huge kitchen, top notch appliances, stunning combinations of wood, stone, metals, juxtaposed w/substantial stonework create inviting design. 3 car garages.
Brian Southwick 360-815-6638
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5544 Canvasback Rd • $460,000
Single Story Fairway View Semiahmoo Townhome. Rare: Excellent southwest sun exposure along fairway 17. Spacious great room adjoins dining. Large kitchen w/skylight, breakfast room. Epic grand master suite. Charming guestroom with its own en-suite bath. Den/ office is decked out w/white painted custom cabinetry, window seat. Powder. Spacious laundry. Two Car Garage. It’s a short stroll to Semiahmoo hotel, marina, restaurants, golf clubhouse, tennis, pool
Linda Kiens 360-815-6640
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5463 Wood Duck Loop • $699,990 5449 Wood Duck Loop • $679,990 5439 Wood Duck Loop • $799,990
New construction at Semiahmoo! 3 bed 2 bath + den, mid-century modern style single level home w/ sharp facades & clean lines. Open, expansive floor plan, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, no steps & wide hallways make this a perfect ‘forever home’. Euro-style kitchen w/ grand island. Outdoor room w/ fireplace. Enjoy AC; in-floor radiant heat under Luxury Vinyl Plank; and, the latest in materials & high efficiency appliances. A 3 car garage (710 sf.) is perfect for extra storage or hobby space.
Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
New construction at Semiahmoo! 2 bed, 2 bath + den, mid-century modern style single level home w/ sharp facades & clean lines. Open & expansive, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, no steps, wide hallways & an 1,105 sqft garage! Space for 5 cars or make the third bay your workout studio, hobby shop, art gallery, you name it! Gourmet Euro-style kitchen w/ grand island. Outdoor rooms w/ gas fireplaces. AC & in-floor radiant heat under Luxury Vinyl Plank & the latest in high efficiency appliances.
Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
New construction @ Semiahmoo! 2 bed 2.5 bath + den, mid-century modern style single level home w/ sharp facades & clean lines. Open & expansive, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, no steps, wide hallways, the perfect ‘forever home’. Gourmet kitchen w/ grand island & butler pantry. Signature outdoor rooms w/ gas fireplace. Mother-in law suite. Enjoy AC & infloor radiant heat under Luxury Vinyl Plank. Super high efficiency appliances & materials. 4 car garage, perfect for storage or hobby space.
Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
5600 Sanderling Wy • $569,000
Nestled right off the 16th green at Semiahmoo, this traditional style home has been upgraded with a slightly European touch. Exceptional quality from the cabinet selection, flooring, and finishes. Tried & true design makes for comfortable living. Vaulted ceiling with large windows make for incredible backyard views. Curb appeal of this property is amazing! Lots of attention to detail in the grounds & consistent maintenance throughout the whole home, inside and out! One of a kind location!
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8746 Bufflehead Ct • $859,000
Ideal fairway location with expansive open view is the perfect location for this spacious & gracious Craftsman-style home. Custom double doors welcome you! All living on the main floor with high vaulted ceilings--walls of windows that frame the view & capture the light. Large kitchen with tons of storage & exceptional prep space. Lived in very lightly this home is better than new with two private guest quarters, custom 2nd office and ultimate media loft! Quality home and excellent value!
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8616 Great Horned Owl Ln 9535 Semiahmoo Pkwy #B303 9132 Wigeon Ct • $888,900 680 Georgia St • $799,000 1540 Bayview Ave • $360,000 $799,000 Semiahmoo’s most $750,000 Live life on top of the Cassidy built, custom waterfront DRAYTON HARBOR WATERFRONT! BACK ON MARKET! Hard to find 3 7489 Sole Drive • $365,000 sought after fairway neighborhood, Royal Troon, is the setting for this stunning craftsman home. Built by Lindbloom this home showcases his traditional features & custom design. Light flows through floor to ceiling windows with exposed cedar touches. Beautiful open design with spacious gourmet kitchen, lush and bright living room, and fabulous dining area. Master bdrm overlooks 5th hole fairway.
Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
world in this magnificent penthouse suite! 180 degree views of the water, mountains, & White Rock, BC. Open concept & design with luxury finishes throughout. excellent kitchen with breakfast bar--ideal for entertaining. Home includes sizable bedroom with private en-suite, as well as an office/ den. Best value for west facing sunset waterfront in the Pacific Northwest. Walking distance to Semiahmoo Spa.
Brandi Coplen 360-201-3951
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Iconic home on Blaine’s historic waterfront offers nearly 3,600 sf of flexible-use living spaces. 4+ BD, 5 BA, office, loft, sunroom & large in-law suite w/separate entrance. Authentic log construction with soaring, beamed ceilings. Radiant heat, A/C, newer upgraded roof. Detached 4-car tandem garage has ¾ bath, heat & A/C. Exc. ADU potential! VIRTUAL TOUR: DraytonWaterfront.com
Brenda Mills
360-319-0072
bed/1.75 bath home on 1/3 acre lot IN TOWN & walking distance to schools, shopping, waterfront & marina! Loaded with charm & updates - full kitchen remodel w/ custom cabinets, granite & wine fridge, LED lighting, hardwood & tile flooring + upstairs features water view! Versatile layout: primary living on main level OR use upstairs as a grand Master suite. Back deck, huge backyard + room to build a shop!
Beautifully maintained 4 bed/2.5 bath (1950 sqft) home situated on a quiet, private cul-de-sac just blocks from the beach, trails and parks. Home features open floor plan, living room and family room, vaulted entry-way, master bedroom has walk in closet and ensuite bath. Back yard is a gardener’s paradise - large, sunny, fully fenced with fruit trees, storage shade, raised garden space and green house!
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9721 Vista Terrace • $369,000 6846 Holeman Ave • $549,000
Fantastic no steps rambler now available for the first time in decades! 3 bed/2.75 bath home on beautiful large lot is located in sought after area close to town - just minutes to the schools, downtown, the waterfront, US/CAN border & I-5 access. Over 2,000 sq ft well kept homes like this are hard to find + this one features separate living and family rooms, too! Blaine is booming, here’s your chance to be in the heart of it all!
home-a classic blend of southern comfort & east coast style! Beautiful wide plank floors, regal mill work and a “Hansel-Gretel” fireplace that serves as a gathering place for all. Bright, spacious & comfortable this shy one acre property captures Harbor & Mountain views--the ultimate in waterfront living. Spacious kitchen, sun dappled family room, generous guest suites! Private entry to the home office!
VIEWS! Brand new quality built home on peaceful & quite dead end street. Perched at top of hill on Point Whitehorn partial views extend 180 degrees north to Canadian mountains, Birch Bay, and west to San Juan islands. 3 bed, 2.5 bath plus office and bonus room with a mother-in-law suite configuration possible. Huge laundry room, upstairs loft, lots of storage, stainless appliances, and high-end custom finishes. Move in ready!
Mike Kooy 360-739-0869
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8324 Fawn Crescent Dr 8133 Skagit Way • $624,900 5355 Nootka Loop • $750,000 6846 Holeman Ave • $549,000 $469,500 One of a kind quality Contemporary Design, new custom Beach front custom home in popular MLS#1435277. VIEWS! Brand new
home, no expense has been spared, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, Trex decking along architectural accents. NW living at its best, large lot, peaceful setting, minutes to shared beach. Whether a vacation home, VRBO or full time living, large windows unique loft with room for two more beds, patio and decks makes a bird watchers paradise this is a must see.
Gerry Allen 360-920-0563 & Daphne Gastis 360-824-0993
“Wiebe Construction” home in Birch Bay Village. Features circular drive, oversize garage, RV/boat parking, covered patio. Interior Design elements by Markie Nelson! Top fixtures, appliances. Hardwood floors, granite & Quartz countertops, tile work! Includes clubhouse, tennis, pool, golf. Directions: I-5 Exit 270 – W on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., L on Harborview, R on Birch Bay Dr. continue to Birch Bay Village on L.
Mike Kent 360-815-3898
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Birch Bay Village guard gated, marina, golf & waterfront community. Features vaulted ceilings, concrete beach bulkhead. Ideal floor plan, huge patio, unobstructed views of Birch Bay, Georgia Strait & Mt Baker. Crab, clam & hundreds of acres of sandy beach at low tide to explore. Directions: I-5 Exit 270 – W on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., L on Harborview to R on Birch Bay Drive continue to Birch Bay Village on L.
Mike Kent 360-815-3898
quality built home on peaceful and quite dead end street. Perched at the top of the hill on Point Whitehorn partial views extend 180 degrees north to the Canadian mountains, Birch Bay, and west to the San Juan islands. 3 bed, 2.5 bath plus office & bonus room with mother-in-law suite configuration possible. Huge laundry room, upstairs loft, lots of storage, stainless appliances, & high-end custom finishes.
Mike Kooy 360-739-0869
The Northern Light • April 11 - 17, 2019 • thenorthernlight.com
Friends of Birch Bay Library making progress on fundraising terials for tabling at events and preparing for future fundraisers, including a summer barbecue at the site of the future library. The group, which recently registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has received several large donations, including a $100,000 donation from BP Cherry Point, and is now signing up members for a suggested $10 donation. The nonprofit’s website also allows individuals to set up recurring donations. The library may be getting a boost from the Washington state
By Oliver Lazenby It’s National Library Week and the Friends of Birch Bay Library group is working behind the scenes to raise approximately $3.5 million to build a branch of the Whatcom County Library System at 7968 Birch Bay Drive. At an April 8 meeting, the Friends of Birch Bay Library worked on such details as approving logos, letterheads and business cards, hiring a consultant to make its website appear on search engines, preparing ma-
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legislature: a draft of the House budget currently includes $2 million for the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. The senate budget, however, does not include funding for the library. The two chambers must negotiate one plan for Governor Jay Inslee’s approval. “We still have to negotiate a compromise on each budget with the Senate,” 42nd District representative Sharon Shewmake said in an April 8 newsletter. Become a member of the friends group or learn more at sites.google.com/view/fobbl.
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DRAYTON HARBOR VIEWS! Southwest view to Drayton Harbor & short walk to downtown Blaine! Elegantly remodeled immaculately maintained 3-BD, 2-BA, multi-level unit w/ ground floor sun room, NEW LISTING! 2nd floor open deck, 3rd floor master w/ partial bay view. Featuring new: furnace, hot water heater, fireplace, mantle, W/D, stove, fridge, blinds, cabinets, sinks, garbage disposal.
BEACH ACCESS FOR YOU BEACH LOVERS! Fabulous, new home in prime location features 3-BD, 2-BA. Birch Bay Gem features laminate floors & high ceilings. Master suite looks out to creek & spacious eat-inNEW PRICE! kitchen has peek-a-boo view of Bay. SS appliances adorn the kitchen. Located close to the public beach, cafes, restaurants, State Park for picnics!
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WATERFRONT AERIE CONDO! Spectacular waterfront condo in Semiahmoo! Excellent for entertaining with over 4,400 Sq. Ft., 3-BD +den and wide open floor plan. Views of PRICE REDUCED! Drayton Harbor, White Rock B.C., Mt. Baker & Canadian mountains! Perfect for year round living or weekend getaway!
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STEPS TO THE BEACH! Exceptional quality In/Out only steps away to private beach access. Enjoy sunsets from the wrap around deck. Main floor w/open design, Master suite, den & laundry. Lower level, WATER VIEWS! 3-BD, full bath & 2nd deck for privacy. Step into the kitchen w/granite, walk-in pantry. LR w/FP, vaulted ceilings, new flooring and beach life! Salt air awaits
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GORGEOUS MT BAKER VIEW backdrops delightful country home on 6 acres! Many upgrades along w/added family and utility rm. Upgrades include: SS appliances, laminate NEW LISTING flooring, fresh ext/int paint, new shower/tub, custom fencing. Backyard entertaining patio area w/jacuzzi tub, gazebo & Koi pond. HUGE 30’x40’ shop w/power could be rented out. Great income potential! Chicken coop on property! Equestrian/pasture suitable. A must see!
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Coming up
Live Music at The Vault: Friday, April 12, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Jill Newman and Margaret Wilder.
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Explore the Titantic: Wednesday, April 17, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Self Defense for Women: Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. This month’s Whiz Bang Club program looks into the causes behind the sinking of this massive Learn observation skills to recognize early warning passenger liner. Investigate the ship’s technology signs of danger, simple and effective physical techniques to disable an attacker long enough to escape, and the hydraulic science that played a part in its and more. Presented by Robert Ellsworth, corrections sad fate. Build a model boat to take home. For deputy for the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, who grades K-5. Info: 360/305-3637. has taught self-defense for over 20 years. Space is Semiahmoo Men’s breakfast: Thursday, April limited; registration required. Info: 360/305-3637. 18, 7:30 a.m., Great Blue Heron Grill. Coffee, big breakfast $15. All men are welcome. This week’s Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, April 13, 7–9 speaker is Randy Isselin, founder of Bellingham’s p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring North Point Paddles, one of the many outdoor Chad Petersen. sports-oriented businesses in the area. Backstage @ the Border presents: Saturday, April 13, 7–9 p.m., doors open at 6:30, 382 Boblett Depression Bipolar Support Group: ThursStreet. Featuring: Jim Sheridan, finger style guitarist day, April 18, 6–7:30 p.m., downstairs at Blaine United Church of Christ, (Use doors on Clark /singer/ songwriter, who began playing folk music street, elevator available). No cost, but donations in New York state years ago. He has recorded two albums, “Sedona Time.”and a new album, “Waiting accepted. Third Thursday of every month. for Avalon.” $7 donation at the door (proceeds after Live Music at The Vault: Friday, April 19, expenses go to Loads of Love). Candlelight Vigil for Shannon and Jordan Mani: Saturday, April 13, 7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m., Blaine Marine Park, 272 Marine Drive. Candlelight vigil on the one year anniversary of the death of Shannon Mani and her unborn son, Jordan Samuel Mani.
7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Adrian and Phil.
Celebrate Easter at The C Shop: Saturday, April 20, The C Shop, 4825 Alderson Road. Free horse wagon 3–6 p.m., Easter egg hunt 4–6 p.m. Info: thecshop.com.
Worms and Composting: Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. See huge benefits in your garden with composting. Learn the basics of food waste U. S. Citizenship Class: Mondays, beginning April recycling, and how easy it is to manage worms 15 through May 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Blaine Public for your compost. Info: 360/305-3637. Library, 610 3rd Street. Prepare for your citizenship Dog Day Afternoons: Saturdays, April 20 interview and study U.S. history and government for and 27, 1–3 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 the exam. Five free classes taught in English weekly. 3rd Street. Cuddle up with a good book and ELL students are welcome! Space is limited; registraread for 30 minutes to a canine friend from the tion required. Info: 360/305-3637. Whatcom Humane Society. Must be able to read Loads of Love: Monday, April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with minimal help. All dogs have completed basic obedience and/or participated in WHS education The Washhouse, 715 3rd. Street, Blaine. Laundry programs. Space is limited; registration required. costs covered. Call the library at 360/305-3637. National Healthcare Decisions Day Talk: Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, April 20, Tuesday, April 16, noon, Fairhaven Village Books,
Live Music: Saturday, April 13, 9 p.m.–1 a.m., Silver Reef Casino, Portage Bay Lounge, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale. Featuring Funaddicts Trio.
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30. People native to Canada 31. Japanese seaport 32. Least clothed 33. Horse of small breed 34. Italian doctor and poet 35. Moving away from land 38. One who parks cars 39. Some are front and some are back 40. Views 44. Ancient Greek shield (alt. sp.) 45. Spanish seaport 46. New England college (abbr.) 47. The woman
7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Wicked Timing.
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Live Music: Saturday April 20, 9 p.m.–1 a.m., Silver Reef Casino, Portage Bay Lounge, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale. Featuring GenRAShun. Blaine Community Theatre Auditions: Sunday and Monday, April 21-22, 6–9 p.m., Camp Horizon Dance Hall. Auditions for “The Norman Conquests,” three plays by Alan Ayckbourne. Info: blainecommunitytheater.com or blainecommunitytheater@gmail.com. Inspire Higher Dreams Auction and Gala: Friday, April 26, 5:30 p.m., Silver Reef Casino Resort, Event Center. Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner, silent and live auction, dessert dash and after-party with SpaceBand. The gala is a formal event and formal attire is encouraged.Tickets $150 per person, available at whatcomclubs.org. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, April 26, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Havilah and Phil Sottile. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, April 27, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Mary Ellen Lykins and Craig Adams. “Saturday Safari” Afternoon Tea: Saturday, May 4, 1–3:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Tea sandwiches scones sweets and English Tea, entertainment, silent and live auctions. Tickets $20. Limited seating. All proceeds benefit the Blaine Senior Center. ArtScape Teens: Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m., Soul Space Studio, 264B H Street. A safe place for teens to set their imaginations free through different art mediums. Free studio time. Sponsored by Healthy Youth Coalition. Info: 435/704-1598. Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 come enjoy open mic, karaoke and games. Free pizza at 5 p.m. Easter and holy week services: see page 2. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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March 29, 11:50 p.m.: A local hotel requested officers respond for a drunk and disorderly female guest. The hotel was requesting the woman be removed from the property. Officers contacted the Canadian woman and her fellow travelers. After discussing the options available, the hotel and friends of the woman agreed to let her stay, provided she be monitored for the remainder of her stay. Officers cleared. March 30, 9:01 a.m.: Officers were contacted by an individual who resides in the 9500 block of Semiahmoo Parkway regarding his catalytic converter being cut off his vehicle and stolen the previous night. There are no suspects in this case. Officers documented the stolen property and cleared with no further incident. March 30, 4:42 p.m.: Officers responded to the 400 block of D Street for a report of a verbal argument. Officers arrived and determined it was a physical altercation between a husband and wife. Officers arrested the primary aggressor and booked the individual into the Whatcom County Jail. Officers cleared with no further incident. March 30, 4:43 p.m.: Officers responded to a complaint of a suspicous vehicle on Odell Road. Officers were advised a male individual parked his vehicle at the intersection of Odell Road and Sweet Road then walked north into a wooded area. Officers attempted to locate the individual but were unable to do so. Vehicle was tagged as abandoned and will be impounded if vehicle remains parked for 72 hours. March 30, 7:48 p.m.: Officers responded to a physical dispute reported on Cedar Street. Officers were advised the suspect was last observed walking towards Alder Street. Additional reporting party called to report a physical dispute on Alder Street. Officers conducted an investigation involving both locations, developing probable cause for multiple charges, including assault and malicious mischief. The suspect was taken into custody later on in the night. March 31, 4:47 p.m.: Washington State Patrol requested assistance with contacting an adult male subject and two young children standing
on the shoulder of the highway near exit 276. Officers located the three subjects who were waiting for their grandmother to return to the U.S. from Canada. Officer transported to the local hotel the three were staying at and advised them they could not be out on the freeway. Officer cleared with no further incident. April 1, 1:18 p.m.: A business requested a person be trespassed as they were there all day yesterday and all day today just hanging out and causing concern to patrons. Employees and customers finally had enough and called 911 after the person was seen taking their pants off in the bathroom. Officer contacted the person a few blocks away and issued the trespass on behalf of the assistant manager. April 2, 6:40 p.m.: A woman called police to report a possible prowler in her neighborhood. The woman said someone tried to open the door to her home. The knob was heard jingling on two separate occasions. Her neighbor also reported a similar incident. Police told the woman to call 911 immediately if the situation arises again. Officers will be advised to provide extra patrols when able. April 3, 11:48 a.m.: Officers working traffic enforcement stopped a vehicle for expired tabs. The driver was found to have a felony and misdemeanor warrant out of Bellingham and Skagit County Sheriff’s Department. Further investigation revealed the individual also had a bag of methamphetamine in his possession. Officers arrested the individual and booked him into the Whatcom County Jail. April 3, 9:32 p.m.: Officers responded to a requested welfare check on Ludwick Avenue. Officers were advised of a male individual screaming and yelling for someone to get out of his truck. Officers contacted the individual who was very upset about his living situation. Officers offered to take a unfair housing practice report which helped calm the individual down. Officers cleared shortly after for another high priority call for service. Report by the Blaine Police Department
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After 10 years, new sidewalk is constructed at Peace Arch State Park Peace Arch State Park now has a new sidewalk from the border towards the U.S. customs building. That may not sound like a big deal, but the 413-foot red brick walkway is the culmination of 10 years’ work on the part of Washington state parks staff, with the help of local, state, national and international partners. The sidewalk, which is six and a half feet wide, offers a significant safety improvement to the area around the border. “Before, people were using strollers and wheelchairs and walking by foot on the road, so there was a need for a sidewalk,” said Jason Snow, who spearheaded the project. Peace Arch is jointly managed by Washington State Parks and B.C. Provincial Parks. A brick sidewalk already stretched from the Canadian customs building to the border, running along I-5 and parallel to the Peace Arch monument. According to Snow, B.C. Parks installed their sidewalk just before the 2010 winter Olympics. At that time, the U.S. was in the middle of a recession, and the state could not afford to fund the project. Funding did not come through until 2017-2018. On the Washington side, Snow oversaw the project, but his staff had support from Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), General Services Administration, the Whatcom Council of Governments, the International Boundary Commis-
sion in Washington D.C., the cities of Blaine and Surrey, Canadian Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The project required 80-plus trips through U.S. customs with truckloads of dirt, gravel and sand. WSDOT arranged for flaggers, signage and I-5 lane closures as park staff, including staff from neighboring Birch Bay State Park, constructed the walkway. “Not too many people know how much time it takes just to get something like this done, only because of the location itself, said Snow. “You’ve got to take the freeway. Everything we did was via the freeway.” The sidewalk was constructed by staff who had to juggle this with their normal duties. “The park staff also had work to do in the park,” said Snow. “At the same time we were doing this, we were operating a busy park with the events and things that keep that park busy, and we were doing that short-staffed.” The relocation of the obelisk marking the border by 20 feet required intense discussions between international agencies. In the last 10 years, staff at various agencies has changed, causing progress to halt several times. Funded largely by the state parks’ Clean, Green and be Seen program, the project cost less than $35,000 and was completed between May 2018 and March 2019. There is still some work to be done, said Snow. Staff need to finish the topping sand and go back
through and plant grass seed, he said. “I’m very proud of it,” said Snow. “It removes a significant
safety hazard, because people don’t have to walk on the shoulder of I-5 to get to the park anymore.”
He also says the red brick road is not just a sidewalk. “It’s international,” he said. “It’s uniting. It’s a big deal.”
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Whether you prefer free-range, pastured-raised, local, organic or conventional eggs, our refrigerated section will be stocked with the very best eggs for Easter. This year, create earth-toned eggs with simply beautiful dyes made from nature. With just a handful of ingredients you can create a work of art.
Creating natural Dyes 2 cups raw beets, chopped; or 2 cups blueberries, crushed; or 2 cups spinach, chopped; or 1 Tbsp ground turmeric 1 Tbsp distilled white vinegar 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs tiP: Hard-boil eggs and make the dyes the day before to save time.
In a small pot with 2 cups water, add your coloring ingredient of choice and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Add vinegar and let cool until warm or room temperature.
Patterns: You can add patterns to your eggs by wrapping them with rubber bands prior to dyeing. You can also press real flowers and leaves onto eggs, then tightly wrap them with a cheese cloth or stocking.
When ready to dye, place each dye in its own bowl. Submerge hard-boiled egg in dye, turning consistently until coated evenly. Leave eggs in the dye longer to create a darker color.
Play around with more patterns and colors by submerging eggs in multiple colors (just be sure to wipe eggs dry between dye bowls).
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