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Woodberry project moves forward after city council approval By Zoe Deal It was standing room only on the night of the vote, one of many such nights at Blaine City Hall for city council and planning commission sessions on the topic. Dozens of emails had flooded city inboxes leading up to the meeting; many Semiahmoo residents voiced their concerns more than once during various public hearings. Despite wide community opposition, the Woodberry Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Preliminary Plat was approved 5-1 by Blaine City Council at the April 8 regular meeting. Applicants Rolf and Linda Haugen must submit a final master plan within 180 days of city council approval in accordance with the conditions of project approval. The Woodberry PUD and Preliminary Plat will sit on 9.7 acres in the Semiahmoo uplands west of Semiahmoo Parkway and just south of the North Whatcom fire station. It will be a gated neighborhood with 29 single-family lots accessed by private roadways with a density of 2.9 dwelling units per acre. The process was textbook, continuing steadily through each step. The project application was submitted to the city on March 28, 2018 and passed environmental review before coming before the planning commission in early January. After consideration of the facts, the planning commission recommended approval to city council on February 28. The community opposition that emerged was perhaps more than the city expected. Approximately 70 people packed into the council chambers for numerous planning commission and city council meetings. Alec Berkman, treasurer of the Semiahmoo Resort Association Board of Trustees, acted as chairman of a committee to oppose Woodberry, even going so far as to meet with Rolf Haugen to negotiate. The required 14-day comment period (See Woodberry, page 7)
s Pest-ridden, structurally unsound and in decay, the former Costa Azul building at 665 Peace Portal Drive was in the process of being demolished on Tuesday morning.
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City demolishing dilapidated downtown building By Jami Makan The city of Blaine has started demolishing a dilapidated downtown building. The building, located at 665 Peace Portal Drive, was formerly occupied by the Costa Azul restaurant and is pest-ridden, structurally unsound and in decay, posing a risk to public safety. In February 2018, the city put out a call for bids to demolish the building and received only one, from Wrecking Ball Demolition, totaling $406,362. Considering the price too high, Blaine City Council voted 6-0 to reject it. In December 2018, city council voted
6-0 to approve a $247,836 contract with Dirt Works Bellingham Inc. to demolish the building. The contract included the cost of permitting, asbestos abatement, demolition and disposal of the structure. According to Blaine public works director Ravyn Whitewolf, the contractor’s first official day was Wednesday, April 10. The contractor has been working on the preparations for the project since it was executed in February 2019. The entire project should be completed within two weeks, said Whitewolf. Because the building shared structural supports with two other buildings directly north, including Blaine Bouquets, the
building’s structural supports had to be severed. This occurred on April 11. The owner to the north was required to perform seismic retrofits to their building in advance of the demolition. “There are years of history related to prior uses of the building and the enforcement action that precipitated the demolition,” said Whitewolf. “Tim Woodard, our building official, managed the project until the demolition contractor was selected.” The site is privately owned, and what happens next to the site is up to the owner. “We would love to see the property developed,” said Whitewolf.
By Oliver Lazenby After decades of planning and administrative work, the Birch Bay beach restoration project known as the berm is set to receive its final permit – a shoreline substantial development permit from Whatcom County. After an April 10 hearing on the permit, Whatcom County Hearing Examiner Michael Bobbink said he expected to approve the permit within 10 days. That should allow work to begin this fall. The shoreline permit is the last of nearly a dozen individual permits from various state,
local and federal government agencies required for the project, which involves adding about 160,000 tons of gravel and sand to 1.6 miles of beach along Birch Bay Drive, replacing sediment removed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers for construction in the 1950s. The roughly $12 million project aims to protect Birch Bay from storm surges and naturalize the beach by replacing a series of concrete structures. The project also includes pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along Birch Bay Drive. “There’s nothing in this file that would indicate any reason whatsoever to deny the
project and I think it’s in the public interest and everyone’s interest,” Bobbink said at the end of the April 10 hearing. “There’s nobody in the record who I think has any right to appeal, so I think this is a done deal here.” More than 60 people attended the hearing and all who spoke were in favor of the project. Bobbink said at the beginning of the hearing that his file on the project had 55 comments and not a single complaint. The hearing took on a festive atmosphere, with the crowd applauding most speakers.
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The Editor: I generally enjoy the newspaper. I just don’t get it sometimes, though. The latest issue has a half page photo on the cover, a headline: “Big turn-out ...” The caption below tells the date of the event and that it was run at different distances. Nowhere else in the issue is any more information. Who won? How many participants? How was the weather? Who sponsored it? You often push large photos and leave us wondering as to the story behind the photo. Journalism is who, what, where, when, how and why. All you give us is a huge photo and you leave out the story. Reduce the picture size and please tell us something. John Kwiecinski Blaine The Editor: What a pleasure to read in the April 10 issue of the Lynden Tribune about Ross Black and his successful business. He figured out, with maturity, that business is not
about self-centered interests and getting rich, but an opportunity to serve. He grew to understand that going through difficult circumstances makes it hard to focus on loved ones and the things that matter most. The same day, the Seattle Times reported about Pete Buttigieg, the presidential candidate who reclaims faith and values in his campaign. What kind of candidate unabashedly talks about Jesus’ message of compassion and faith, addressing what scripture says about protecting the stranger, the prisoner, the poor and disenfranchised? He feels that it is his obligation to be “useful to others, and serve,” just as Ross Black discovered. The Northern Light carried a letter of thanks from a couple who had a flat tire. When the husband, tugging on a lug nut fell backwards, knocking himself out, a stranger called 911 and waited until the paramedics arrived. The gas station attendant gave permission to leave the car, another stranger came and changed the tire. Three reports of positive expressions of
humanity in one day’s reading! Perhaps there is hope that our nation can come together in tending to something besides self-interest, power, money and fear of “others.” Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: In 2011, my husband’s cardiologist reported, “Good news, Bill, PeaceHealth has hired a palliative care specialist.” The downside was the services were in-patient only. To reap the benefits required hospitalization. Bill had decided to forego all further advanced medical interventions for his incurable congenital-induced heart disease. He received “one-man” palliative care from his cardiologist for years, which kept (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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April 18 - 24, 2019 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) him out of the hospital. As his caregiver, my time was limited to advocate to increase out-patient palliative care. When he died in 2013, I committed my time and efforts to raise awareness about this urgent need, coupled with advance care planning (ACP).
In 2019, surrounding National Healthcare Decisions Day, April 16, many activities have been organized throughout the month. We are fortunate that WWU’s Palliative Care Institute, Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement, Health Ministries Network and countless other organizations and individuals support ACP.
To sustain the momentum on ACP and increase access to out-patient palliative care, it is time for healthcare systems to expand the reach of palliative care professional expertise outside of end-of-life care. The basic skills required to deliver a palliative approach must be provided for all staff in healthcare settings for
people with chronic illnesses. Will the small cadre of trained palliative care specialists already in practice spend more of their time teaching and mentoring? There is still resistance to upstream palliative care by some clinicians – and many employers. We need consistent, clear information given the demographics
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we face and the widely acknowledged stresses on public funding of healthcare. The time is here for a substantial shift in the way healthcare is delivered. It would be irresponsible not to change – the sooner, the better! Micki Jackson Bellingham
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A Blaine High School student attended the annual Washington STEM Signing Day event on Friday, which highlights and celebrates students who are pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degrees or credentials. Alexandra Hao is a senior at Blaine High School and plans to study biochemistry or chemistry at the University of Washington. She joined 48 other students, one from each legislative district across the state, for the second annual Washington STEM Signing Day, which is intended to resemble signing days for athletes. Hao signed a STEM “letter of intent” at the state capitol in Olympia during a ceremony attended by family members, elected officials and leadership from Boeing. Hao was selected to take part in the event based on her involvement in STEM education in her school and community. “Washington STEM knows that from early childhood to post-secondary, there is nothing better that prepares students for success in career and life than STEM.” said Caroline King, CEO
of Washington STEM. “The students that we recognize today are an inspiration to their families, communities and everyone at Washington STEM and Boeing. By committing to STEM, as our newly released research and data shows, these students are putting themselves on a path towards economic opportunity, personal agency and a bright future in Washington.” Washington STEM is a statewide, independent nonprofit organization headquartered in Seattle. Launched in 2011 and founded on the principles of equity, partnership and sustainability, the nonprofit seeks solutions that lead to opportunities for those students most underserved and underrepresented in STEM fields. “Supporting these incredible students, and events like Washington STEM Signing Day that celebrate their success, is part of Boeing’s ongoing commitment to the communities where our employees live and work,” said Bill McSherry, vice president of Government Operations at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “By investing in these future leaders, we are helping to create a promising future that serves us all.”
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Softball gets first conference win, 12–7 against Squalicum Blaine softball got its first conference win of the season on April 12, in an exciting 12–7 victory over Squalicum (2–6 overall) at Pipeline Fields. The Borderite offense started early, scoring three runs in the first inning and five in the second. Mikayla Johnson led Blaine at bat, driving in five runs on two hits: a single in the first inning and a triple in the second. Maeva Thompson pitched all seven innings for the Borderites
and struck out three. Blaine followed that up with a 15–4 loss to league-leading Lakewood (12–1) on April 16. Blaine’s record is now 3–8 overall (1–4 in conference games). Next, the Borderites travel to Sehome (4–2) to play at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19. Blaine’s next home game is at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, against Mount Baker (9–4). s Blaine pitcher Maeva Thompson pitched all seven innings and struck out three in Blaine’s first conference win against Squalicum.
In other sports news... Boys Soccer Blaine lost to Mount Baker 5–2 on April 12 and to Lynden Christian 3–1 on April 16. The Borderites are 0–9–0 in conference games. They play next at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at home against Meridian.
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cord (6–3 in conference games). Next, Blaine travels to Nooksack Valley for a 4:30 p.m. game on Friday, April 19. The Borderites final home game is at 4:30 on Tuesday, April 23, against Sedro-Woolley. Boys Golf The boys golf team finished fifth out of seven teams on April 15 at the North Bellingham Golf Course with a team score of 477.
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was eventually extended to 63 days. Blaine community planner Alex Wenger said he couldn’t explain why this project in particular garnered so much public attention. Perhaps city councilmember Alicia Rule, the one dissenting vote, summed up the community’s concern best when she said before the vote, “Semiahmoo is a gem. Semiahmoo is irreplaceable … Although we do need to move forward and progress, and housing is necessary, I don’t know that this project fits consistently with our comprehensive plan.” Though the planning commission included a few community suggestions in their conditions of project approval, many believe the city missed the larger point. “It all started with Sea Smoke [a Semiahmoo development under construction]. To me, it’s
gone from bad to worse,” said Sue Hammack, treasurer of the Turnberry Wood Homeowners Association. “The resort is the pinnacle of Blaine, and we’re just ripping it up! I don’t know what the city is doing to their crown jewel.” The community’s primary concerns, communicated in letters and public testimony, included the impact on the aesthetics of Semiahmoo and environmental damage due to clear-cutting. These concerns have been alleviated, to some extent, in the conditions of approval. “The city staff, planning commission and city council did take extra effort to make sure the community felt heard,” Wenger said. The initial Woodberry application included plans to allow perimeter fencing that would be visible from Semiahmoo Parkway, and to clear-cut the land and mitigate loss of habitat with shrubbery. In its recommendation to city council, the planning commission wrote that no perimeter
fencing should be permitted. Per city code the buffer is to be 20 feet of open space tract with native vegetation kept intact. The submission also recommended clearing the land in phases, rather than all at once. The initial phase will only include clearing necessary areas to create infrastructure such as roads and utilities. Trees will remain on lots until individual development. The aesthetic of future Woodberry structures is up to the applicants partly due to the 2016 ordinance 15-2872 which removed the area from the Resort Semiahmoo Master Plan (RSMP) and by proxy the Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA). However, not all areas in the RSMP must align with the architectural guidelines of the SRA, Wenger clarified, though most do. The SRA is bound by covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs), not geography. Though the Woodberry project is moving forward, the SRA is preparing for the next round.
“[The fight] started when we opened our eyes and saw what happened at Sea Smoke and what we saw coming about with Woodberry, and now we’re saying ‘that’s enough,’” said Semiahmoo resident Rick Beauregard. The SRA feels that the Sea Smoke and Woodberry developments are indicative of what’s to come, piecemeal developments of small parcels that detract from the beauty and unique quality of Semiahmoo Parkway. A new SRA city liaison committee will monitor city happenings closely, SRA president Greg Wendt said. If a new development application is submitted for Semiahmoo, the committee plans to be proactive in protecting the values of the SRA. In addition, the association has another goal: to urge city leaders and citizens to recognize Semiahmoo as a valued part of Blaine. “What really bothers me is the ‘across the tracks’ ‘us and them’ kind of feeling there is in this town,” Beauregard said. “We need to do a better job at
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Dog Day Afternoons lets kids read to dogs at the Blaine Public Library By Zoe Deal Whatcom County youngsters have something to look forward to as the Whatcom County Library System brings back an annual program that puts children and dogs into conversation. Dog Day Afternoons provide a time for children to practice their reading skills in front of an accepting audience – a canine companion. Blaine Public Library will host two Saturday sessions on April 20 and 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Blaine meeting room. Participants will choose a half-hour period and read once a week for up to two weeks. Visiting dogs are owned by volunteers at the Whatcom Humane Society (WHS) and have completed basic obedience training or participated in education programs at the humane society. The dogs have been assessed to ensure they will be safe around
kids, said Zakia Kaminski, whose role is outreach and humane education at WHS. Volunteers from the humane society stay with their dogs for the entire session. The program is especially beneficial for kids who have difficulties reading and, as a result, feel insecure reading aloud in front of classmates or parents. With one hand in the floof of a canine and the other holding up a good book, children can experience a friendly, comfortable atmosphere fit for learning and self-discovery. “Reading aloud is essential in the development of a child’s literacy skills,” said Whitney Motley, children’s librarian at Blaine Public Library. “Reading aloud to dogs, who love to listen and won’t judge us when we stumble over our words, can really help build a child’s confidence and enhance their love of reading.” In one case last April, Motley said a young boy chose reading
to the dog over ice cream. “His friend said, ‘We’re going to go get ice cream, do you want to come with us?’ and he said ‘No. I’m reading to the dog,’” Motley shared. Blankets over tables separating the two spaces and bean bag chairs make kids feel comfortable and safe. Children, dogs and volunteers have their own list of rules, which include: “try not to bark while my student teacher is reading” and “have a ‘pawsitively’ great time.” Parents have been asking yearround about when the program would return, Motley said. Due to the availability of WHS volunteers, this event is limited to multiple sessions in April at two library branches. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, you can call 360/305-3637. Children must be able to read with minimal help.
s Children can practice their reading skills with canine companions on April 20 and 27 at the Blaine Public Library.
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Traffic safety: how drivers should use center turn lanes By Doug Dahl Q: Is it legal to use the center turn lane as an on-ramp to merge into traffic? A: Yes, it is. I’ll get to the legal reference in a moment, but first let’s think about what that means. Drivers traveling in both directions on a roadway can legally use the center turn lane to both leave and enter that road. And the only thing that stops four different drivers from using all four of those approaches at the same time is their observational skills and understanding of the law. That sounds like a recipe for disaster, doesn’t it? Maybe the Federal Highway Administration thought so too, because about ten years ago they decided to study center turn lanes (or as the folks in the road engineering business call them, twoway left turn lanes, or TWLTLs). As it turns out, the results of the study show that TWLTLs are an effective approach to reducing head-on and rear-end crashes, especially on rural roads. Remember a time when you needed to make a left turn into a driveway and had to come to a
complete stop to wait for a break in oncoming traffic. How nervous did you get thinking about a car coming up behind you at speed and not realizing you were stopped? That’s one of the benefits of the TWLTL – it gets you out of the lane of travel while you’re waiting to make a turn. They also help drivers who are making a left turn onto the roadway by allowing them to navigate only one lane of travel at a time. When pulling from a driveway onto the road, a driver waits for a gap in traffic coming from the left and pulls into the TWLTL. Then the driver waits for a gap in traffic in the lane they want to enter and pulls in. I like that the original question described the TWLTL as an onramp for merging into traffic, because that’s a good way to think of it. The TWLTL gives you an opportunity to match the speed of the lane you’re entering before mixing with other cars. Without a TWLTL, the difference between vehicles pulling into a lane and those already there can be pretty huge, especially on some higher-speed rural roads. If you pull into the roadway at maybe 15 mph or so and then try to get up
to speed, a car doing the speed limit on a 55 mph road is initially closing in at 40 mph; that’s like encountering someone driving 30 mph on I-5 (or 20 mph in the urban areas). It’s no surprise then, that even with the potential for the four simultaneous scenarios I described in the first paragraph, TWLTLs have reduced crashes on rural roads by 50 percent or more in some locations. I started by stating that it’s legal to use the center lane to enter into the roadway; to verify that I’m not just making thing up, here’s the language in the law: “A two-way left turn lane is near the center of the roadway set aside for the use by vehicles making left turn lanes in either direction from or
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Tips for a healthy and happy kitten New pets can make life at home more exciting. Cats are popular pets because of their curiosity, playfulness and size, which makes them great pets in private homes and apartments big and small. Many people prefer cats because they tend to require less maintenance than dogs and felines are relatively self-sufficient. According to a 2014 survey from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, 37 percent of Canadian households included one or more cats. In the United States, the American Pet Products Association says
that 30 to 37 percent of households have a cat, and more than 35 percent of cats are acquired as strays. Kittens can be soft, fluffy and adorable to have around. However, to maintain a peaceful household and provide a safe environment for new felines, it’s important for pet owners to follow some key tips. Kittens should not be separated from their mother or siblings until they’re at least 10 to 12 weeks of age, provided the litter has had significant human contact, according to animal experts. If the
kittens have had a lot of contact, it may be possible to bring them home earlier. The earlier cats are socialized, the easier the kitten-owner relationship and the less skittish the cat may be. Cats require some necessities from the start. These include feeding bowls, litter boxes or trays, toys, and scratching posts. Washable cat beds with warm blankets are also helpful. Position the litter tray in a corner away from food and water. The International Cat Care group says that a new home can be intimidating, so it’s best to introduce cats slow-
ly to their new environments. Choose a room that’s quiet where the kitten can adjust. Outfit the room with toys and a place to snuggle or hide, and remove any hazards or breakable items. Gradually give the kitten time to venture out into the main living area to explore, watching how it behaves. If the cat dashes nervously, it may need more time to acclimate. Some kittens take up to two weeks to fully relax in a home. People should be introduced one at a time. The animal guidance group VetStreet says handling and play-
ing with kittens at least once per day will help owners form strong emotional bonds with their cats. Children should be monitored upon introduction to the new kitten to make sure it’s a positive experience for both the kitten and child. Veterinarians can offer information for new cat owners. Ask many questions, including which foods to feed them and how often; illnesses to watch out for; suggestions on how to introduce the kitten to other pets; and guidelines for making litter box training easier.
Health problems related to weight The Purina Pet Care Center found that overweight pets may live two years less than ideal weight pets. Reduced life span is not the only problem, as carrying extra pounds can contribute to various maladies. These include osteoarthritis and poor joint health, type 2 diabetes, ligament injuries, heart and respiratory disease, kidney disease, and cancer. Exercise and Food Just like humans, pets need a combination of physical activity and caloric moderation to main-
tain healthy weights. Daily caloric needs for indoor cats range from 180 to 200 calories per day. The larger a dog is, the more calories it needs. Pet owners should work with their veterinarians to map out a diet and exercise regimen that can help their overweight pets shed pounds. Vets also can help determine if weight gain is due to illness or food habits. Pets need to maintain healthy diets and engage in exercise to maintain ideal body weights that will keep them healthy.
The growing problem of pet obesity Many pet owners would never intentionally harm their companion animals. In fact, pet owners often go above and beyond to ensure their animals are well cared for and content. However, many well-meaning people may be inadvertently harming their pets with something they provide each and every day: food. Obesity is on the rise among pets. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention says that 54 percent of dogs and 59 percent of cats in the United States were categorized as overweight or obese in 2016. That marks an increase
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Financial literacy class coming to Blaine next month By Jami Makan A financial literacy class aimed at individuals with low to moderate incomes is coming to Blaine next month. Topics to be covered include goal-setting, budgeting, debt, credit, insurance, consumerism, home ownership and retirement planning. The class is being organized by The Whatcom Dream, a nonprofit that has been providing financial literacy classes throughout Whatcom County since 1999. Over 2,500 adults in Whatcom County have graduated from their program. The class is scheduled to start on May 16 and will take place on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. for eight weeks. Meetings will occur at the Blaine Christian Fellowship, 902 Adelia Street, and people of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome. The cost of the course is $60 per individual for all eight sessions. Many scholarships are available for those who cannot
afford the cost of attendance. The class is aimed at so-called ALICE individuals – those who are asset limited and income constrained but employed. “These folks are in a conundrum because they don’t qualify for government assistance or food stamps, so they are just scraping by and don’t get any kind of break,” said Trudy Shuravloff, who is co-teaching the class with Kevin Stray. According to The Whatcom Dream’s figures, because of their involvement in the organization, 29 percent of graduates have entered adult education, 25 percent are re-employed and 55 percent are now investing in a savings account. Shuravloff said many graduates of the course have gone on to buy homes or start small businesses. “Home ownership can be a game-changer for moving out of poverty and into the middle class,” she said. “It really stabilizes families as well.” Other graduates have gone back to school in order to upgrade their skills and compete
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for higher paying jobs. For three quarters of each school year, the Whatcom Dream has a scholarship program that provides two $1,000 scholarships for students at Bellingham Technical College, as well as two $1,000 scholarships for students at Whatcom Community College. “While not guaranteed, it’s an extra $1,000 that’s only for people who go through our program,” said Shuravloff. The Whatcom Dream is supported by grants from foundations and corporations, investment by local organizations and contributions from individuals. It is a registered nonprofit so all donations are tax-deductible. While it is primarily aimed at working individuals, the class is open to everyone, and some parents even choose to bring their teenage children, said Shuravloff. She said the class is fun and interactive, and that all study materials are provided by the instructors. For more information about the course, call 360/319-3759 or visit thewhatcomdream.org.
Robert “Bob” Johns Harlan 06/14/1925 – 04/09/2019
Bob was born in Bellingham to William and Effie (Johns) Harlan. He graduated from Bellingham High School. On June 24, 1951 he was married to Florence Lucille Cox and together they had three children. He retired from Canteen Service Inc. after 30 years. Bob was a generous, kind, and selfless man. Always putting the needs of others before his own, Bob was a hard worker and dedicated to his family. His fun sense of humor entertained all who knew him. His family will miss his funny stories, one of their favorites being “A peanut sat on a railroad track, his heart was all aflutter. Around the corner came a train… Toot Toot Peanut Butter!” He also enjoyed bicycling, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence; and daughter-in-law, Pam Harlan. Survivors include his daughter, Beth (David) Breen; sons, Marc Harlan and Eric (Joyce) Harlan; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A viewing was held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 10:00AM followed by a graveside service at 12:00PM at Greenacres Memorial Park (5700 NW Dr. Ferndale). Please share your memories of Bob at www.molesfarewelltributes.com
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which offers programs for both at-risk youth and veterans. These programs connect youth and veterans with animals “based on the knowledge that animals can teach humans important life skills” according to their website. ANT operates out of Bellingham, but serves all of Whatcom County. According to Jessie Pemble, assistant executive director of ANT, this particular fundraiser is raising money to support a low-in-
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standard deduction, personal exemption and deductions for each specific type of retirement income. The company then calculated how much this person would pay in income tax at the federal, state, county and local levels. According to the study, the hypothetical retiree would pay $4,100 in income tax in Birch Bay. Social security would not be taxed. SmartAsset then calculated the effective property tax rate by dividing median property tax paid by median home value for each city. According to the study, Birch Bay has a property tax rate of 0.89 percent. In order to determine sales tax burden, SmartAsset estimated that 35 percent of take-home, after-tax pay is spent on taxable goods. The company multiplied the average sales tax rate for a city by the household income less income tax. This product was then multiplied by 35 percent to estimate the sales tax paid. According to the study, the hypothetical retiree would pay $1,044 in sales tax in Birch Bay.
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Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, May 1, noon, Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Speaker: Whatcom County Library System. “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. Jedi Institute: Saturday, May 4, 2–4 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Geek out with fellow Star Wars families with games, trivia, light saber battles, crafts and general galactic fun. Cosplay is welcomed. May the fourth be with you! Info: 360/305-3637. 35th Annual Blessing of The Fleet: Sunday, May 5, 1:30 p.m., Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Annual fishermen’s memorial. Info: 360/319-5924. Master Gardener Plant Sale: Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Nielsen Avenue, Ferndale. Unique varieties of tomatoes, vegetable starts and herbs, perennials and shade plants, native trees, shrubs, and dahlia tubers and potted succulents for Mother’s Day. Gospel Matinee: Saturday, May 11, 3 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. $5 admission. Second Saturday of the month. Step Families That Work: Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., CTK North Bay 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Mike and Kim Anderson lead this one-day workshop to help discover real-life, practical strategies to help lead stepfamilies with success. $50 per couple, $35 per individual. Limited free childcare. Register: mikeandkimcoaching.com/ctk. 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. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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More police reports can be found online at thenorthernlight.com. April 7, 3:07 p.m.: Persons reported a neighbor’s dogs were continuously barking for the past hour. Officer arrived and found two barking dogs in the back yard. Officer located the owner and warned them of the barking dog ordinance. Owner said they would try to not let it happen again. April 7, 6:40 p.m.: An officer stopped to contact a family living in an RV in the 700 block of Ludwick Avenue after the officer noticed there was large trash bin, a solar panel, a door on saw horses and a large item wrapped in a tarp on top of pallets just outside of the RV on a nearby property. The owner of the RV was contacted and told they needed to move the items off the property because it did not belong to them. Photos were taken to document the incident. Follow up is needed to ensure the property is cleaned up. April 8, 9:28 a.m.: A student believed they saw their father on campus who she believes there is a no contact order in place. An officer checked the area but did not find the vehicle. A review of footage was done which provided negative results. Dispatch advised there was no order on file. Officer cleared without incident. April 8, 11:41 a.m.: The Port of Bellingham reported someone had spray painted graffiti on four different pieces of their property. There are no suspects in this case.
April 9, 11:34 a.m.: Officers were contacted by an individual who stated her son was chased on two separate occasions by an elderly male, once about two months ago and again on this day. The individual in worried it might be a mental health concern. Officers advised the complainant to call 911 next time it happens. Officers cleared with no further incident. April 9, 6:08 p.m.: Officers responded to a trespass complaint on D Street. A business manager called to report an individual bothering customers for money. Officers spoke with the manager who only wanted the individual moved along. Officers located the individual and gave him a ride to the WTA Station in Bellingham at his request. April 9, 7:22 p.m.: Officers responded to a mutual aid request put out by Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Blaine police responded to the truck crossing at SR 543 for a missing person. Upon arrival, officers contacted the individual who was in good spirits. His wife was already on the way and arrived shortly after. The individual was released to his wife.
April 9, 9:10 p.m.: Officers responded to an address on E Street for a death investigation. During the course of the investigation, the Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s Office was contacted April 8, 10:20 p.m.: A man flagged down police and released the deceased to a local cremation claiming to need assistance. An officer spoke with the service. man whom claimed to be suicidal but had no means April 9, 11:16 p.m.: While on foot patrol in of self-harm and actually just wanted a ride to the Semiahmoo Park, officers came across a minor hospital. The officer gave the man a courtesy ride to individual in possession of alcohol. The individual St. Joseph’s E.R. Police cleared without incident. was cited and released for the violation. April 9, 8:33 a.m.: Officers responded to the Peace Arch port of entry for a report of a suspended driver. April 10, 8:06 a.m.: Person reported there is a no contact order in place between her and her Officers determined the individual has a suspended ex-boyfriend, but he keeps violating the no contact license status. Officers arrested, cited and released order by calling her and texting her. Officers the individual with a mandatory court date. Officers located the ex-boyfriend and arrested him for 11 cleared with no further incident. counts of violating a no contact order. Arrestee April 9, 8:30 a.m.: Person reported his son had two was booked into jail. friends stay at his house for a couple of days, and after they left the family noticed $11,500 worth of jewelry was missing. There are currently no suspects Report by the Blaine Police Department in this case.
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Birch Bay residents and property owners noted the importance of the beach and Birch Bay Drive to the community, explained the disruptiveness of the December 20 storm that damaged Birch Bay Drive and thanked county officials for their work on the project. “I feel like I’m at a historical event here,” Bobbink remarked between comments. Here’s a summary of some comments from the public hearing: – “We feel like the bay itself is the primary attraction to Birch Bay, both for residents and for visitors.” – “Birch Bay Drive is the only access to the beach and to many of the residences in Birch Bay. We need to have not only the road but also the beach restored.” – “The December 20 storm really demonstrated the need for this
project.” – Several speakers wanted to honor Wolf Bauer, a hydrologist who originally proposed the project in 1975. Bauer passed away in 2016 at the age of 103. – “I’m very thankful and I think it’s a legacy I can pass on to my grandchildren and my great grandchildren.” – “This project has been needed for a long time. We need to preserve the bay and the roads. When the road gets wiped out it’s a safety issue. There’s no way to get out quickly.” Following the meeting, attendees hugged and congratulated Roland Middleton, Whatcom County public works special projects manager, who started working on this project in the early 1980s. Middleton spoke about the relationships and friendships he made working on the project over the course of decades and countless evening and weekend meetings, and the tenacity of the Birch Bay
residents who pursued the project. “I don’t know how many times I was told by leaders in Whatcom County that Birch Bay will never get built,” Middleton said. “This is not a public works project. We may have been the applicant today, but public works is implementing the Birch Bay community’s project.” At the time of the hearing, the county still needed one property easement to build the berm. The next day, Middleton said the last holdout had agreed to the easement contract and planned to sign as soon as all property co-owners could get together. Construction is scheduled to start this fall, after Birch Bay’s summer tourism season. Middleton said the county is still preparing the construction bid, which is complicated by such factors as fish windows (the county can only add sediment to the bay between spawning seasons) and summer events on Birch Bay Drive, in addition to the project’s size and scope.
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