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Public participation plan approved by Whatcom County By Jami Makan Whatcom County Council has approved a public participation plan that lets residents know how they can get involved in discussions about important public projects. Whatcom County Council approved its 2019 public participation plan on May 7. The plan, prepared annually, is required by state law. It is intended to identify “procedures providing for early and continuous public participation in the development and amendment of comprehensive land use plans and development regulations implementing such plans,” according to the state’s Growth Management Act. The public participation plan lets residents know how they can stay informed about, and provide comments on, various projects taking place throughout the county. The plan lists different projects and categorizes them as either level 1, level 2 or level 3 projects. According to the plan, residents can learn about a level 1 project through a staff report and notice in a newspaper. The project proposal will also be posted on the county’s website, and information about it will be sent to the county’s email list. There will also be two public hearings about a level 1 project, one before the planning commission and another before the county council, prior to final council action. Level 2 projects require all of the above, plus the development of project alternatives and review by an advisory committee, agency, county department or city. Projects categorized as level 2 are those that tend to attract more public interest and sensitivity. These are projects that have seen public opposition or support in the past, justifying a higher level of review. Finally, level 3 projects allow for even greater public participation, by including a town hall meeting in the process. A town (See Plan, page 8)
s Dating back more than a century, the “C.T. Goff” sign in downtown Blaine was removed on May 2. The sign was painted onto bricks that became structurally unstable over time, creating a safety hazard.
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Historic Goff building to get new lease on life By Jami Makan The historic “C.T. Goff” sign in downtown Blaine was recently taken down during the redevelopment of the building, which will reopen this summer with a new tenant. The historic black-and-white sign, believed to be more than a century old, also featured the words “Dry Goods” and “Ready to Wear.” The sign was painted onto the bricks that formed the façade of the building, which is located at 674 Peace Portal Drive.
The building used to house the former Goff’s department store, which was operated for over 56 years by lifelong Blaine resident Murray Goff. Murray Goff succeeded his father, C.T. Goff, who bought the dry goods business in 1915. The store closed on Murray Goff’s retirement in 2009, and he passed away in 2017. While efforts were made to save the sign, the bricks underneath the sign were becoming dislodged, posing a safety hazard. The entire sign therefore had to be taken down. “The brick on the top was ready to fall
down,” said Phil Esau, speaking for Wild Bird Charity. “It was a safety issue. A minor shake could have caused some serious injuries.” The Wild Bird Charity operates the Wild Bird Treasure Nest boutique, which will be moving into the Goff building this summer from its current location at 442 Peace Portal Drive. “We had an engineer look at the sign and he said it’s got to go,” added Esau, who noted that some of the historic bricks will be repurposed as part of the building’s redevelopment. “We’re going to use some (See Goff, page 8)
By Jami Makan Three Mexican nationals were taken into custody in Blaine after they were discovered hiding on a southbound train. Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) were performing routine inspections of a freight train on May 5 when they discovered the trio hiding under garbage bags at the end of a grain hopper railcar. The three men were discovered after the train was screened by non-intrusive technology similar to an X-ray. It is unknown
how long the men had been hiding on the train. They came from Canada and were attempting to find work in the U.S., said a CBP spokesperson. CBP officers, with assistance from border patrol agents, apprehended the men for illegally entering the U.S. without inspection. The individuals, whose names were not disclosed by CBP, were detained while they were still on the train. They did not flee and were taken into custody without incident, said the spokesperson. The three men, ranging in age from 24 to 33, were processed by CBP officers for
removal from the U.S. They were transported to the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. From there, they will then be transported back to Mexico. “This arrest is an excellent example of our officers’ vigilance and an outstanding example of teamwork with the border patrol to secure our border,” said area port director Kenneth Williams. When asked whether it is common for officers to find stowaways on trains, the CBP spokesperson said, “It happens.” However, the spokesperson was unable to provide specific enforcement numbers.
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The Northern Light • May 16 - 22, 2019
Arnett announces bid for county council By Jami Makan Jaime Arnett, who was appointed to Blaine City Council on January 28, has announced her bid for the district 5 seat on Whatcom County Council. Arnett confirmed that she will not be running for Blaine City Council in November’s election. She was one of six individuals who had applied for city council’s vacant ward 2 seat in January, and city council had voted unanimously to appoint her. The ward 2 position is one of three city council positions that are up for election in 2019, and according to county records,
Steven Tojek and David Gallion have filed for this office. Tojek and Gallion were among the six individuals who had applied for the vacant ward 2 seat back in January. Arnett said that Whatcom County Council would offer a larger platform for her to address the environmental issues she cares about. “I can tackle the larger environmental issues on the county level,” she said. “I work in commercial fishing, and I really want to keep the jobs that we have here in fishing and reinvigorate that industry through sustainable practices.” In a May 14 press release, Ar-
s Jaime Arnett was appointed to Blaine City Council in January. Photo courtesy of Jaime Arnett
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nett announced her candidacy for district 5, which is also referred to as the coastal district and includes Lummi Island, Ferndale, Birch Bay, Blaine, Custer, Point Roberts and land west of I-5 outside of Bellingham. Currently, there is no county council member representing this area due to the 2016 redistricting, she said. “Whatcom County residents are facing a variety of significant issues: affordable housing, homelessness, lack of behavioral health resources, a far reaching opioid crisis, climate change and struggling fishing and agricultural industries,” said Arnett. “I am running for county council district 5 because I want to take on these issues for the people of my district.” Arnett is the administrative executive for Boundary Fish Company and also works as a grant writer for Bellingham-based Animals as Natural Therapy. She is a graduate of Blaine High School and was elected Miss Blaine in 1997. She earned a BA from Western Washington University and worked as a housing advocate for Habitat for Humanity in central Oregon and Whatcom County. She has also coached Little League, volunteered as a youth mentor in the Blaine school district and served as a religious educator at her church. Other candidates for district 5 include Ben Elenbaas, a farmer and oil refinery worker, and Natalie McClendon, a Whatcom County planning commissioner and small business owner. “As a candidate I will be running a strong and bold campaign focused on better stewardship of the Salish Sea and our people,” said Arnett. “The health of our people is a reflection of the health of our natural world and we must take better care of both. I have been personally impacted by loss and the helplessness felt during crisis with a mentally ill loved one unable to access resources in Whatcom County. I will advocate for solutions that honor our heritage and traditional values and speak to our optimism for our future.” For more information about Arnett’s campaign, visit jaimearnett.com. BUY ONE COMBINATION MEAL
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Seafood haven to open in downtown Blaine this weekend By Zoe Deal Blaine seafood lovers have something to look forward to. Blaine’s own Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and Ferndale-based Barlean’s Fishery are partnering to open a seafood haven in the heart of downtown Blaine. If all goes as planned, the building will open as early as this weekend. The beautiful interior of their new home puts the past and the future into conversation. Developer and owner Peter Gigante initially planned to simply renovate the two-story building – formerly owned by the Hollinger family – at 685 Peace Portal Drive, said Barlean’s Fishery owner Mark Riedesel. Gigante soon discovered the 1920s-era structure was beyond saving, The three-story, 5,300-squarefoot structure now in its place also includes three apartments. The hardwood floors, shelves and banister on the main floor have been repurposed from the original building. Beautiful an-
tique sliding doors and decor came from around Blaine. The Drayton Harbor Oyster Company owners, father-son duo Steve and Mark Seymour, had an eye on the new build. The company had outgrown the place next door, where they were tenants for three years. When Gigante offered them a spot, they were happy to accept. “We’ve outgrown [our current location], so this gives us an opportunity to service our customers in a better way,” said Steve Seymour. The Drayton Harbor Oyster Bar will operate the same way as it did next door, serving delicious oysters raised in Drayton Harbor. “We’ll pretty much be doing what we’re doing now because that’s what we know,” said Seymour. A dozen locally sourced beers on tap is the primary addition, though there is a possibility the menu will expand in the future. Riedesel said he’s really just “copying and pasting” what
Barlean’s already does into a new setting. Barlean’s sells high-quality seafood out of its current location in Ferndale, and supplies food to many Bellingham restaurants, including Bayou on Bay, Rock and Rye Oyster Bar and Boundary Bay Brewery. The new Blaine location of Barlean’s will have a different name, however: Kaisacole. The business’ name is a blend of the names of Riedesel’s wife Nicole and their two kids Kaiden and Isa. Kaisacole will be stocked with 25 fresh and frozen seafood products, including frozen calamari rings and tentacles, live crab, oysters, mussels, clams and seasonal fresh fish like salmon and halibut. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for Barlean’s to branch out and cater to more retail buyers,” said Riedesel. While they have a collection of devoted customers who shop at their current location in Ferndale, they don’t get many walk-ins. “We’ll get exposed to the public a lot more, and we’ll be able
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The Northern Light • May 16 - 22, 2019
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s North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Service’s new division chief and fire marshal Herschel Rostov, center, addressed Blaine city council on May 13. He was introduced to councilmembers by outgoing division chief Henry Hollander, r., who is retiring.
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The Editor: It’s nice that Blaine got such a boost for its infrastructure needs from the state. But first something must be done about H Street, especially east of Harvey Road. It is simply not capable of handling the traffic it already has, let alone that with hundreds more homes. People in cars and, worse, semis and dump trucks regularly drive this road, especially east of Harvey Road, at 50 to 60 mph. Calls to the police to increase road patrol don’t seem to get results. There are pets, pedestrians and horses all using this road. Grandis Pond is a bad idea without road improvements and increased road patrol to enforce the speed limit and keep H Street from becoming a death trap. Jack Kintner Blaine The Editor: I read with interest the nine-months status of the golf cart zone. Having mentioned the speeding on Bay Road between Jackson Road and Blaine Road previously
in a letter, the golf cart zone in that area is now worse than ever as a high majority of drivers drive 45 mph or more down Bay Road in the area described above. So with the golf cart zone in place these same drivers are now driving unabatedly 20 mph or more over the 25 mph limit in the golf cart zone. Another issue is that whoever drew up the plans failed badly in the Baycrest area. The drivers have no warning signs posted in two active locations. If you leave Baycrest from Lighthouse Drive onto Jackson Road, either turning right or left, there are no golf cart zones signs posted on Lighthouse Drive to warn drivers. The same situation exists when drivers turn either right or left from Halibut Drive, Clamdigger Drive and Seashell Way. If no change is made in these areas, I don’t see how a driver can be held responsible for violating the golf cart zone speed, notwithstanding their violating regular speed limits in these areas. To compound matters, the Baycrest Plat HOA would and should be aware of
the above problems but they have a poor track record of monitoring or taking measures to protect owners in Baycrest or, in this instance, anyone driving in the areas described above being totally unaware in most instances of the golf cart zone in those areas where proper posting is lacking. It is unfortunate for Baycrest owners to have such an inefficient HOA who should be noticing and taking care of any and all matters affecting us owners but this is one reason I decided to write this letter as opposed to sending comments to Facebook. If you are a Baycrest owner and resident or anyone who happens to drive in the areas noted above, please be aware of the above issues. Mickey Masdeo Birch Bay (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Timothy Schrader, a senior at Blaine High School (BHS) who plays the tuba, recently won first place at a state solo contest. The contest took place on April 27 at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. It was hosted by the Washington Music Educators Association. This was the third year in a row that Schrader was an award winner at the state level. Last year he won first place as a junior, while the year before he took third place as a sophomore. “I’m very, very proud of Tim,” said BHS band teacher Bob Gray. “It was an open competition, which means we were not just competing against schools our size. This was open, so nearly everyone there was from very large schools. It’s really competitive in an open competition, which makes it extra cool that Tim won first place in his category.” Sydney Thrall, a BHS junior, performed a bassoon solo at the contest, while Stephanie Boczek, a ninth grader, performed an alto saxophone solo. “Neither Stephanie nor Sydney was selected as a finalist, but they played great,” said Gray. “I’m very proud of all the work they put in. I’m proud to be their music teacher.” Schrader, Thrall and Boczek headed to the state contest after performing at a regional solo and ensemble festival in January. The regional festival, sponsored by the San Juan Music Educators Association, took place at Bellingham High School on January 26. According to the state contest rules, three judges listened to each soloist. The judges scored each soloist based on musicianship, tone, intonation, technique and literature. Each judge gave written comments and a rating to participants, who were ranked from first to last.
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The Editor: It seems some of our U.S. Postal employees are not aware of the city of Blaine, Washington. The preprinted address is correct! Mailed in Blaine, sent to Seattle and returned seven days
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The Northern Light • May 16 - 22, 2019
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Maeva took on the role of pitching (despite being an outfielder at heart) and pitched every inning for us with the exception of eight. Twenty-one games in all. Maeva had a terrific attitude throughout the season. She became a leader on our team by sacrificing her personal wants to put her team first.
Blaine track and field teams hit the ground running at the first post-season tournament, the 2A Northwest Conference sub-districts, May 8-10 at Civic Stadium. Seventeen Blaine athletes finished in the top eight in their events, qualifying for the district championship meet at Lakewood High School on May 13-15. Three Blaine athletes landed on the podium. Ben Caro won the wheelchair 100 meters, wheelchair javelin and wheelchair shot put; Elee Faulkner won the 300-meter hurdles by a wide margin and placed second in the 100-meter hurdles; and Caleb Kielpinski came up four inches short of first place in javelin with a 160-foot, 4-inch throw for second place. Faulkner’s winning 300-meter hurdle time of 47.49 seconds was more than two seconds faster than the second place runner. “[Audrey Knutson] from Burlington was with her through
the fourth gate, and then she just shut her down,” said Gabe Bolton, Blaine head coach. Kielpinski’s second place javelin throw came after an on-andoff regular season. He’s suffered some injuries but his last two competition throws were more than 160 feet. “It’s exciting that he’s been able to repeat that,” Bolton said. “Hopefully he can step up and get a little farther at districts.” Faulkner and the 4x100-meter relay team of Milanna Fredericks, Ashley Dickerson and Maya Ball placed fifth in 53.40 seconds. The girls 4x200-meter relay team (Ball, Fredericks, Emily Hayes and Gabrielle Johner) came in fourth in 1 minute, 53 seconds, but could have hit the top three if it wasn’t for a bobbled hand-off. Kielpinski, Mason Vega, Malachi Crump and Scott Baldwin placed eighth in the 4x400-meter relay in three minutes, 45.83 sec-
onds. Crump also qualified for 400 meters with a 54.26-second, sixth place finish and Baldwin tied for fourth in high jump with a personal best 5 feet, 8 inches. Other Blaine athletes to qualify for the district tournament are: the boys 4x100-relay team of Baldwin, Joseph Haworth, Alex Ochoa and Larry Criss, seventh place in 47.27 seconds; Ball placed seventh in 100 meters with a personal best 13.41 seconds; Mya Jackson, eighth in discus at 96 feet; Brynn Hallberg, seventh in javelin at 104 feet, 5 inches; Cassidy Condos tied for seventh in pole vault at 8 feet. The district championship starts at 4 p.m. on May 15 at Lakewood High School and continues at 4 p.m. on May 17. The district championship is the qualifying event for the state meet, May 23-24 at Mount Tahoma High School. Full results of the sub-district meet are online at athletic.net.
Blaine freshman’s success aided by a step outside her comfort zone In the 300-meter hurdles, one second is a long time. At the 2A Northwest Conference sub-district meet on May 8, the second- through fifth-place finishers crossed the line within one second of each other. Blaine freshman Elee Faulkner finished first in 47.49 seconds, beating the second place runner
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who went to state for cross-country in fall 2018, and ran 100 meters and 100-meter hurdles in middle school. She has both endurance and sprint speed. With that combination, she could be good in any running event, Blaine head coach Gabe Bolton said. He also coached her in cross-country and realized early on that she’s a gifted athlete. The trick to coaching her in track was figuring out where to put her, he said. “I could put her in any running event in track and she would be my fastest girl, regardless of distance,” Bolton said. Since she had experience in 100-meter hurdles and stamina for longer events, Bolton suggested the 300-meter hurdles. Faulkner said no. The 300-meter hurdles has a reputation as one of the most difficult track events, along with 800 meters – both are lung-busting events that require sustaining intense anaerobic effort for longer than seems possible. For 300-meter hurdles, technique is also crucial. “I was like, ‘I’m not running that,’” Faulkner said. Bolton helped push her out of her comfort zone and eventually talked her into it … kind of. “I didn’t get to say, ‘Yeah, OK, I’ll do it,’” Faulkner said. “He was like, ‘Elee, you’re running 300 today.’” She placed second the first time she ran the event, at the March 22 Bedlington Twilight Invitational. Faukner, realizing the event fit her talents, stuck with it. “It seemed a lot harder than it (Continued on next page)
May 16 - 22, 2019 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) was. The hurdles are short; it’s just a little hop,” Faulkner said. As her technique and rhythm between hurdles improved, so did her times. Coach Cherish Morrison told Faulkner to attack the hurdles, and now that’s what she thinks about before every event to cut through the nerves and anxiety of competition, and to avoid stutter stepping. Though it’s now her favorite event, Faulkner is critical of her hurdling technique. She admits to having improved but sees more to work on.
“I don’t have form,” she said. “I’ve got the legs down but my arms look like I’m swimming. Other girls definitely have better form than me.” Way ahead of the pack in the Northwest Conference, Faulkner is now closing in on the top 2A times in the state. Her personal best time of 47.19 seconds is the seventh fastest 2A time in the state, and Bolton thinks the competition she’ll face at the district tournament on May 15-17 could push her to go even faster. If he’s right, her best times are still to come.
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Seniors golf at bimonthly tournaments By Zoe Deal When Jim Macmillan moved back to the Pacific Northwest in 2001 after 30-plus years in the Midwest, golf wasn’t on the agenda. He had taken one lesson but never played. His set of golf clubs remained dusty even after the move. Yet by pure chance he ended up with a house in Birch Bay Village, a gated community that includes a nine-hole golf course. When a neighbor invited him out to play two days after moving in, he agreed. “I got hooked on golf,” said Macmillan, 77. “It’s a great thing for retirement because it gives you something to do every day. So I started playing golf. I’m still terrible at it, but I don’t give up.” Not long after, he became involved in Whatcom Seniors Golf as its Birch Bay Golf Club representative. Whatcom Seniors Golf is a club for people 55 and over that hosts bimonthly tournaments across Whatcom and Skagit counties. The club was started in 1987 by longtime golfer and Mobil refinery worker Herm Stevens. In its early years, the club operated with around 20 members, but interest grew yearly, said board member Neal Holleman, who joined in 1999; by the late 2000s it wasn’t uncommon to have 170180 members annually. Today, the club has 143 members. Though the club is open to women, they don’t have any female members at the moment. Whatcom Seniors has experienced a decline in membership
recently, said Macmillan, as aging takes its toll. The club’s average age is around 75, though it’s not uncommon to see players in their nineties stepping up to the tee. “We had a guy up until this year who is 97,” Macmillan said. “He was never competitive, but he enjoyed being out.” Holleman, 74, said the club is looking for “younger blood” to join Whatcom Seniors. “I want to get off the board, I’m getting burned out,” he said. Tournaments occur every other Monday from the end of March to October 1, for a total of 14 tournaments, each one at a different course. Each course takes around five hours and per tournament costs vary. The six flights are organized by “GHIN” handicap score, so members play against others with similar skill. “You’re always competing with people who are similar to you. When I set up a tournament, I pay some attention to that – to balance it out so people enjoy it,” said Macmillan, who has now been tournament manager for nearly a decade. Bruce Kay said he’s noticed many serious players come in and loosen up. “After about a year they are more relaxed and joke a lot,” Kay said. “It’s just a game.” The group plays tournaments rain or shine. Winners get a few golf balls, which are purchased with the $40 annual membership fee. Holleman said he purchased 270 packs of balls for the club tournament prizes last year. For Macmillan, it’s being outdoors and getting exercise that he finds most enjoyable. “Our whole
intent is to have a good time, and it’s not a cutthroat type of situation,” Macmillan said. Though Macmillan won’t share any stories on his unfortunate familiarity with bunkers, he has a lot to say about the fun he has with his golfing partner, Ron, specifically their tradition to wear hats either a white one labeled “champ” or a black hat labeled “chump” depending on the results of the last course. “It’s all about the camaraderie for me,” Holleman said. He remembers fondly the days he and the other board members would fill out scorecards manually, sitting around a table at Herm’s house. Computers may have changed some things, but the Whatcom Seniors community remains strong. Holleman said it gives him something to look forward to, especially since his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and had to move into a home. “I wait for every tournament, even though I have to get up early to set up,” he said. Local clubs in Whatcom and Skagit each have representatives from Whatcom Seniors. Whatcom Seniors Golf president Greg Cowan of Sudden Valley arranges meetings with these representatives. Interested parties can become members anytime by reaching out to Jim Macmillan at 360/3712933 or macmillan@uni.edu for an application. The club allows guests to join in one tournament per year. More information and the tournament schedule are available online at whatcomseniorsgolf.com.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District Presents
Picnic In the Playground Saturday, May 18, 2019 11 am to 2 pm
Bay Horizon Park • 7511 Gemini Street • Birch Bay
Celebrate “Kids to Parks” Day
Football Themed Games
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Award-winning children’s recording artist, Dana will rev up the fun at Bay Horizon Park Playground during the Picnic at the Playground event! Kids literally “jump” into the music as this dynamic entertainer involves them in her participation-oriented show, featuring songs from her 6 hit recordings. The event is FREE, just drop in and enjoy the fun!
Play a Game of Mini-Golf Test your putting skills on this fun mini-golf course! All games are Free!
s Whatcom Seniors Golf tournament manager Jim Macmillan.
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Victoria Day holiday to be observed in B.C. this weekend By Zoe Deal For those planning to travel to B.C. this weekend, keep in mind that the Victoria Day long weekend may put a damper on the border crossing experience. But if one is feeling festive, one can join in on the many celebrations happening across B.C. A national holiday celebrated in Canada, Victoria Day pays homage to Queen Victoria on the Monday prior to her birthday, May 24. It’s one of Canada’s largest holidays, often thought to signal the start of summer. Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain from 1837 until her death in 1876, and became renowned for her high moral standards. Her nine children married into other royal families around the continent, giving her the nickname “the grandmother of Europe.” She is the second great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II, the U.K.’s current monarch. In provinces that celebrate Victoria Day as a statutory holiday, such as B.C., celebrations abound for the first long weekend of the warm weather months. Those planning to spend the weekend in B.C. have many events to choose from if they wish to get outdoors.
On Saturday, hundreds of classic cars will make their way to the VanDusen Botanical Garden for the Vancouver All-British Field Meet. The next morning, Rovers, Jaguars, Triumphs, Minis and more will set off to Whistler as part of the Vancouver-Whistler Run. Events in Fort Langley on Saturday include a beer and food festival with over 40 breweries and food vendors and an impressive May Day parade on Monday, which has been happening yearly since 1922. Surrey’s Stewart Farm will host the Royal Victorian Party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, with dance performances, family-friendly activities and cake. Other parades and a cascade of Victoria Day activities will take place on Monday, May 20 at Burnaby Village Museum, along with maypole celebrations and high tea at Barkerville Historic Town and Park. Long weekend festivals and special events will also occur all across the province. The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair takes place all weekend long just 10 miles north of the border, drawing over 100,000 people annually with a variety of family-friendly entertainment. For its 131st year, the
s The Cloverdale Rodeo, expected to draw over 100,000 people, takes place 10 miles north of the border. Courtesy photo
country fair will include a cowboy rib fest, pig races, an “agri zone” with baby animals and 4H displays and a lumberjack show, among many other attractions. Parking is $10, admission to the country fair is $10 for adults and the rodeo is $25 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. “[The rodeo] is a very family-friendly, animal-friendly event. It’s two hours of really exciting entertainment,” said
Shannon Claypool, president of the Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association. The 156th Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival is set to be the largest ever. With a plethora of events and festivities, including dancing, sports, culture and entertainment, the celebration brings nearly 25,000 people to the Topaz Park in Victoria, B.C. annually. Safari Jeff will be performing
his “Into the Wild” show at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day of the long weekend at the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops, along with animal encounters, a wildlife miniature express train and BBQ special. Finally, the Royal Canadian Family Circus will stick around all weekend in Richmond, offering eight acrobatic performances over the course of the weekend at Lansdowne Centre.
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owner of the Wild Bird boutique and a director of the Wild Bird Charity, the building should be ready for move-in by mid-June. The interior is already finished, she said, and features fresh paint as well as new carpets, tiles and shelving. There will be a work area in the back. Mulder said the new location will give her growing boutique more space. “We needed a larger location,” she said. “We’ve been inundated with donations, so our store is growing rapidly.” With the added space, the store hopes to expand its offerings to include small furniture. To mark the opening of Wild Bird’s new location, a grand opening and band concert will be held at the G Street Plaza in early Au-
gust, said Esau. “By that time we will have moved, and it will be an opportunity for us to celebrate that,” he said. Once the Wild Bird boutique has moved into the Goff building, its current location at 442 Peace Portal Drive will be redeveloped as well. “In the short range, we’re looking at redeveloping it into a bakery,” said Esau. “In the long term, it will be a four-story building with commercial space and condos.” However, Esau cautioned that the plans for 442 Peace Portal Drive are still being worked out, and nothing is certain yet. While plans have indeed been submitted to the city for a new four-story building, there isn’t yet a timeline for construction, said Pratschner.
the county in how we approach a project, but they also let the public know the process for getting involved,” he said. Whereas most projects fall under level 1, the public participation plan identifies three projects as requiring the more rigorous level 2 process. These are wind energy system amendments; the sustainable salmon harvest goal; and agricultural strategic plan implementation. Meanwhile, five projects have been categorized as level 3, requiring the highest degree of public input. These are the surface mining pipeline buffer; surface mining of dry meander zones; Cherry Point amendments; mineral resource lands county-wide designation process; and the shoreline management program update.
The public participation plan determines how citizens can participate in discussions about Whatcom County’s comprehensive plan and its development regulations. The comprehensive plan is the overall vision for the county, whereas the county’s development regulations are the detailed rules that carry out that vision. Whatcom County has a comprehensive plan that was adopted in May 1997. The comprehensive plan defines how land may be used throughout the county. It is meant to establish a framework of goals and policies to guide growth, land use, capital facilities, transportation and environmental protection. The plan identifies urban growth area boundaries, rural areas, agricultural lands, forestry lands and mineral resource lands.
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of the brick at the base below the windows,” he said. “The developer is intending to keep the brick columns and possibly reuse the removed brick in a different application,” confirmed Stacie Pratschner, the city of Blaine’s community development director. According to Pratschner, the owner of the site is Quinby LLC and the developer is Nimbus Properties LLC, while the contractor is Northwest Construction. “The city looks forward to seeing the progress of the building’s redevelopment,” she said. According to Deanna Mulder,
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hall meeting is less formal than a public hearing, and generally provides an opportunity for citizens to ask questions about a project and talk through the proposal. According to Matt Aamot, a senior planner with Whatcom County, the goal is “to try and get people involved, and to let the public know what type of participation activities there will be for a given project.” Aamot said there has always been public participation in county decision-making, but that formal plans like the one passed on May 7 have guided the process for about 10 years. The public participation plans “guide
2019 In Blaine & Birch Bay
May 16 - 22, 2019 • thenorthernlight.com
Guide to Summer Fun
19TH ANNUAL
Run to the Border
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Saturday, June 1 see details inside
Kids Activities See inside for complete list
Waterslide Wednesdays $12 day pass for kids when they join BBBPRD2
Movie Nights FREE! Friday nights at sunset at the Birch Bay Activity Center
Get Fit at the Activity Center & the Blaine Pavilion ZumbaÂŽ, pickleball, strength training, basketball, badminton, POUND, Barre, yoga & more
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MAY Picnic in the Playground: Let’s celebrate National Kids to Parks Day by bringing the family to Bay Horizon Park. There will be games all related to Football & Sports. Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be available for sale at the playground. DATE: Saturday, May 18 TIME: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm AGES: All Ages COST: $3 for food only. Games are free. LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini St., Birch Bay.
Spring Dance Party with Dana: Award-winning children’s recording artist, Dana will rev up the fun at the Bay Horizon Park Playground. Kids literally “jump” into the music as this dynamic entertainer involves them in her participation-oriented show, featuring songs from her 6 hit recordings. DATE: Saturday, May 18 TIME: 12:30 - 1:30 pm AGES: 2 - 8 years COST: FREE LOCATION: Bay Horizon Park Playground, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
Kite Festival: Kite flying on the beach in Birch Bay. Games for kids. DATE: Saturday, May 25 TIME: 10 - 5 pm AGES: All COST: FREE LOCATION: Birch Bay Community Beach Property, 7930 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay
JUNE Run to the Border: Kids 1-mile dash, All ages 5K race. Sponsored by Let’s Move Blaine. DATE: Saturday, June 1, 2019 TIME: Kids - 8:30 am; 5K - 9:00 am AGES: All COST $5 - $20. Visit www.bbbparkandrec.org to register LOCATION: Blaine High School Track, Borderite Way, Blaine
SUMMER ACTIVITIES Kids Play Mondays Field Trips:
Explore beyond the gym doors this summer! Limited seating, sign up today! June 24: Toy Story 4 Movie at the Regal Cinema, Bellingham. TIME: To Be Announced AGES: 6 & up COST: $15 includes movie & bus LOCATION: Meet at Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
spot today! DATE: Tuesday, June 25 TIME: 6:30 pm gametime AGES: 8+ COST: $9.00 per person LOCATION: Joe Martin Field, Bellingham. Carpooling and Bus to leave from the Birch Bay Activity Center at 5:00 pm.
JULY
Visit Point Roberts, WA Known as an exclave, Point Roberts is a bit of an oddity in that it’s not an island and yet it’s completely separated from the rest of the U.S. The only way to travel from Point Roberts to the rest of Washington and the U.S. is by passing through one international border crossing into Canada, driving 25 miles, and passing through another international border crossing into the U.S. We will visit two county parks, Lily Point and Lighthouse Parks, hear some local history of the area. We have 14 Seats available on the bus, but carpooling is always welcome. Reserve your spot today! DATE: Tuesday, June 18 TIME: 9:00 am AGES: 18+ COST: $10 for bus. Bring money for purchase of lunch in Point Roberts LOCATION: Meet for bus at the Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. World Swim Lesson Day: This fun class is a great way to learn basic water safety. DATE: Thursday, June 20 TIME: 4:30 - 5:30 pm AGES: Ages 0 - 14 COST: FREE LOCATION: Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay - Lynden Rd., Blaine
Summer Yoga in the Park Join us for an all levels yoga session at the Blaine Marine Park by the whale sculptures. No experience necessary bring your yoga mat, water and sunscreen. Saturdays, June 22 - Jul 13: TIME: 8:00 - 9:00 am AGES: 16+ COST: $5 per class LOCATION: Blaine Marine Park, Marine Drive Street, Blaine.
Bellingham Bells Baseball Game Join the Park District for a fun evening of baseball. The Bells play the Highline Bears. Ride the Bus with us! Only 14 seats available so reserve your
Kids Play Mondays Field Trips:
Explore beyond the gym doors this summer! Limited seating, sign up today! July 1: Star Park, Ferndale July 8: Summit Trampoline Park, Bellingham ($15) July 15: Flair Park, Ferndale July 22: None July 29: Lion King Movie @ Regal Cinema ($15 Movie & Bus) TIME: 2 pm AGES: 6 & up COST: Cost Varies $3 - $15 LOCATION: Meet at Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
Waterslide Wednesdays: Spend a day at the Birch Bay Waterslides with the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Rec. Space limited so register early at bbbparkandrec.org. DATE: July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 TIME: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm AGES: Grades 3 - 11 (must have finished Grades 3 - Grades 11 in June 2019) COST: $12 / Blaine-Birch Bay resident LOCATION: Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Birch Bay
Insane in Blaine - Skateboard Jam: Come join Zac and crew from Unknown Board Store for his skateboard tips and techniques. FREE skills clinic, bring your own board or scooter. DATE: Saturday, July 6 CONTEST: 11:00 - 3:00 pm COST: FREE / $1 for BBQ lunch LOCATION: Blaine Skateboard Park, 635 4th Street, Blaine
Blaine Summer Skate Camp:
TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 pm AGES: 5 - 12 COST: FREE, please pre-register at bbbparkandrec.org LOCATION: Blaine Skateboard Park, 635 4th Street, Blaine
Volleyball Fundamentals A great introduction to volleyball for kids in grades 1 & 2. Pre-register at www.bbbparkandrec.org Tuesday, Wednesday, July 16 & 17 TIME: 2:30 - 3:30 AGES: 6 - 8 COST: FREE MAXIMUM: 12 LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street
Hikes Around Whatcom County and Beyond: Explore the beauty of Whatcom County – Meet at Birch Bay Activity Center at 8:00 am for carpooling unless otherwise specified.
Yellow Aster Butte -Tuesday, July 23: With views into Canada, fiery fall color and sweeping wildflower meadows, the trail to Yellow Aster Butte is one of the most popular in the North Cascades. Located in the Mount Baker Wilderness, the trail traverses the south-facing slopes of the High Divide. As you climb, you are treated to spectacular wildflowers shows in spring and early summer. Pre-registration required. Transportation available for up to 14 passengers. COST: FREE, bring a sack lunch.
Junior Golf Camp: Learn the fundamentals of golf in this fun week long camp on the golf course. Beginner and experienced player levels. DATES: July 22 - 26 Beginner / Intermediate - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm August 5 - 9 INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm AGES: 8 - 15 years COST: $50 for week camp. Includes lunch, snack, golf balls and use of clubs. Must be pre-registered by July 18. Scholarships available. Contact BBBPRD2 for details. LOCATION: Birch Bay Village Golf Course
Picnic at Marine Park: Help us celebrate National Parks and Recreation month. Join us for a cookout at the Marine Park playground.
Blaine Summer Skate Camp is an opportunity for kids who are new to, or interested in, the sport of skateboarding to learn new skills in a positive & encouraging environment with local skateboarder Paul Freeman. Bring helmet, skateboard. DATE: July 12, 19 & 26 Birch Bay Activity Center 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay (360) 656-6416 • info@bbbprd2.com
May 25 & 26
Kite Fest
July 14 & 15
Sand Sculpture Competition & Rollback Weekend Discovery Days & NW Fan Fest
August 16- 18
Events are held at the Birch Bay Community Beach Property, 7930 Birch Bay Drive in Birch Bay.
Daily (May - Oct)
International Sculpture Exhibition – Peace Arch Park
May 25 - Sep 3 Plover Ferry Passenger Rides & Fri, Sat & Sun A.P.A. Museum Saturdays (June - Oct )
Blaine Gardener’s Market G Street Plaza 10 am – 2 pm
July 4
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Parade & Fireworks
July 7 - 13
Blaine Harbor Music Festival
July 13
Art to Jazz Street Fair
August 3 & 4
Drayton Harbor Days & Tall Ships
Community funded recreational and activity programs for all ages, reflecting our northwest lifestyles and spirit for life. Our mission is to provide recreational opportunities, maintain sites that enhance our quality of life and preserve the natural and recreational resources of the district. Elected Commissioners: Jeff Carrington, Chairman Doug Robertson, Treasurer Billy Brown Sheli Moore Richard Sturgill Staff: Heidi Holmes, Program Manager Joshua Davies, Heather Johnson, Laura Marshall Activity Coordinators Raina Lenton, Office Assistant Ted Morris, Director
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DATE: Saturday, July 27 TIME: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm AGES: All Ages COST: $3 LOCATION: Marine Park Playground, next to the Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility, 272 Marine Drive, Blaine YouBeforeMe 5K Fun Run: A fundraiser for the YouBeforeMe non-profit group. Run or walk this scenic 5K route in Birch Bay. DATE: Saturday, July 27 TIME: 9:00 am AGES: All COST: $15 - 20. To register, www. bbbparkandrec.org LOCATION: Birch Bay State Park, Birch Bay Drive, Blaine
Kids Olympics at Birch Bay Discovery Days Try your hand at fun
FAMILY FUN
Summer Fun Park in the
Saturday, August 24
5-10 pm
Blaine Marine Park Playground
Fun for the Whole Family! Food Trucks Beer & Wine Garden Live Music Music by Gladstone & Wicked Timing
OUTDOOR MOVIE AT DUSK:
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Join the Fun! It’s all about the fans! Meet Seahawk Alumni Players, Parents & Families, Super Fans.
Vendors Music Kid Zone Parade 5K Run
Golf Tournaments & more! For more details visit
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Activity Center at 8:00 am. Baker Lake - Tuesday, August 20 DATE: Easy hike along the wild east shore of Baker lake. This trail winds through a low-elevation old growth forest with good views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan. Pre-registration required. COST: FREE, bring a sack lunch.
Run with the Chums - Run or walk on a scenic loop through the BP Highlands and learn more about watershed health while taking care of your own health. This family friendly event offers a kids’ smolt sprint, prizes and more!! DATE: Saturday, September 14 TIME: 10:00 am Kid’s Smolt Sprint 10:30 am 5k Run/Walk AGES: All ages
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Waterslide Wednesdays: Spend a
day at the Birch Bay Waterslides with the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Rec. Space limited so register early at bbbparkandrec.org. DATE: August 7, 14 & 21 TIME: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm AGES: Grades 3 - 11 (must have finished Grades 3 - Grades 11 in June 2019) COST: $12 LOCATION: Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Birch Bay Pirate Daze: Pirates, games and a whole lot more, mateys. Come dressed for Pirate mayhem and don’t be afraid to get wet! DATE: Saturday, August 3 TIME: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm AGES: All ages COST: FREE LOCATION: Marine Park Playground, Marine Drive, Blaine
Hikes Around Whatcom County and Beyond: Meet at Birch Bay
SEPTEMBER
Kids Play Mondays Field Trips:
Explore beyond the gym doors this summer! Limited seating on the bus, sign up today! August 5: Lake Padden, Bellingham August 12: Mt. Baker Lanes, Ferndale August 19: Marine Park, Blaine August 26: Summit Trampoline Park, Bellingham TIME: Meet @ Birch Bay Activity Center 1:45 pm AGES: 6 & up COST: Cost Varies $3 - $15 LOCATION: Meet at Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
football related games! DATE: Sunday, August 18 TIME: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm AGES: 4 - 12 COST: Free LOCATION: Birch Bay Community Beach Property, 7930 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay
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Saturday, August 3 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Blaine Marine Park All Ages Welcome Pirate Games
The Field Behind CJ’s Restaurant
Join the fun at the 2019 Birch Bay Discover Days & Fan Fest NW!
Costume Contest Water Balloon Battle www.bbbparkandrec.org
May 17: No Movie May 24: How to Train Your Dragon - The Hidden World PG May 31: Napoleon Dynamite PG June 7: Captain America - Civil War PG-13 June 14: Captain Marvel PG-13 June 21: No Movie June 28: No Movie July 5: Happy Gilmore PG-13 July 12: No Movie July 19: Pirates of the Carribean - Dead Man’s Chest PG-13 July 26: No Movie August 2: No Movie August 9: Grease PG-13 August 16: No Movie August 23: Employee of the Month PG-13 August 30: Transformers - Dark of the Moon PG-13 Please Note: We will bring back in the fall movies that are younger children friendly. Schedule subject to change.
Sponsored by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2. Sign up today by calling 360-656-6416
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ONGOING FITNESS
Let’s Get Fit: In this fun, friendly atmosphere you can build strength and endurance using hand weights, bands, steps. DATE: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays TIME: 8:00 - 8:45 am COST: $3 drop in LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
Basic Step Fitness: A high powered workout with fun movement patterns on the step. Movement options available. DATE: Fridays w/ Jo-Anne TIME: 9:00 - 10:00 am COST: $3 drop in. LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
POUND Rockout Workout: Channel your inner performer & rock your body with this modern-day fusion of movement and music. Using RipstixTM - weighted drumsticks engineered for exercise - POUND transforms drumming into an effective full-body workout. DATE: Mondays TIME: 6:00 - 6:45 pm DATE: Wednesdays TIME: 6:00 - 6:45 pm DATE: Thursdays
TIME: 10:30 - 11:15 am LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
Restorative Stretch: A mix of Thai Chi, flow, strength, balance, opening stretches, and restorative poses. DATE: Thursdays 8:15 - 9:15 am COST: $5 drop in. LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
Total Barre®: Sculpt lean and tone muscles with this energizing and dynamic group class designed to challenge and change your body. No dance experience or tutus required! Total Barre efficiently blends Pilates with dance, cardio and strength-training specifically challenging arms, legs and core to strengthen and lengthen the body. DATE: Tuesdays, 8:45 - 9:30 am w/ Angela Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:15 am w/ Angela COST: $5 drop in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
ZUMBA® Fitness: Every class feels like a party! Just move your body and follow, it’s easy! With Christina Wed: 9:00 - 10:00 am Zumba® Circuit Fri: 9:00 - 10:00 am Zumba® Fitness COST: $3 drop-in fee LOCATION: Blaine Pavilion 635 8th St., Blaine With Allie Mon: 9:00 -10:00 am Zumba® Fitness Tues: 6:15 - 7:15 pm Zumba® Fitness Sat: 9:00 - 10:00 am Zumba® Fitness COST: $3 drop-in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center 7511 Gemini Street, Blaine
Yoga - For Body, Mind & Spirit: Enhance flexibility & balance, Increase peace of mind and lower levels of stress, bolster overall health & immune system through movement & stretching. With Maureen. DATES: Tuesdays, 9:45 - 10:45 am Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:15 pm COST: $5 drop in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay DATES: Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am COST: $5 drop in fee LOCATION: Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th St., Blaine Qigong & Meditation: This class combines the ancient practice of Qigong along with time spent in meditation. Class offers gentle movement with a sense of presence and reflection. All levels welcome. DATE: Tuesdays TIME: 4:00 - 4:45 pm LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay Ballroom Dance: 4-week class teaches you the basics of ballroom dance. A new dance move taught each month. Instructors Megan and Wendy Bloom will teach you the basics. Having a partner is not required. DATE: Tuesdays AGES: 16 and up TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 pm COST: $50 per month LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
BIRCH BAY STATE PARK 2019 SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR MAY 25 SATURDAY 10 AM Bird Walk. BP Heron Center
25 SATURDAY 1 PM Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Theater
JUNE 1 SATURDAY 10 AM Walk -Exploring the Archaelogical Past of Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center Park Free Day
7 FRIDAY 7 PM Orcas of the Salish Sea BP Heron Center
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Park Free Day “A Day at the Beach” Event, 1 - 4 pm Beach Walks & more
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14 FRIDAY 6 PM Story Telling Wildlife Theater
15 SATURDAY 6 PM SARDIS Live Raptors Wildlife Theater
21 FRIDAY 7 PM Owls & Eagles of the Northwest Wildlife Theater
22 SATURDAY 6 PM Music - Bellingham Community Band Wildlife Theater
28 FRIDAY 6 PM Celtic Roots Music BP Heron Center
29 SATURDAY 10 AM Exploring Tide Pools BP Heron Center
JULY 5 FRIDAY 2 PM Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Theater
5 FRIDAY 3 PM Bees, The Incredible
Pollinators Wildlife Theater
6 SATURDAY 7 PM SARDIS Live Raptors Wildlife Theater
12 FRIDAY 6 PM NW Hummingbirds & Kingfishers Wildlife Theater
13 SATURDAY 7 PM Live Falcons Wildlife Theater
20 SATURDAY 12:30 PM Explore the Shore! Beach Walk BP Heron Center
26 FRIDAY 10 AM Explore Native Plants Walk BP Heron Center
27 SATURDAY 7 PM Mysterious Life of NW Bats Wildlife Theater
AUGUST 2 FRIDAY 1 PM Guided Intertidal Beach Walk
BP Heron Center
3 SATURDAY 4 PM Junior Ranger Program with Wolf Haven International Wildlife Theater
3 SATURDAY 6 PM Wolves of Washington - presented by Wolf Haven International BP Heron Center
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Beachwalk with Naturalist BP Heron Center
SEPTEMBER 1 SUNDAY 10 AM Explore Native Plants Walk BP Heron Center
2 SUNDAY Park Free Day National Public Lands Day
10 SATURDAY 9 AM
All programs are FREE. Donations are gladly accepted.
Guided Beach Exploration BP Heron Center 24 SATURDAY 10 AM Guided Exploration of Native Plants BP Heron Center
2019 Free Parking Days: June 1 June 8 & 9 August 25 September 2
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30 FRIDAY 6 PM Bee Swarms: Something to Fear? Wildlife Theater 31 SATURDAY 10 AM
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Pilates Mix: An eclectic blend of mat work with props and a little mindfulness for balance. DATE: Wednesdays TIME: 9:00 - 9:45 am COST: $5 drop in. LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
Open Gym: Join us in the gym for basketball. DATE: Fridays, 5:30 - 8:00 pm DATE: Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm AGES: All COST: FREE LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
Badminton DATE: Sundays TIME: 3:00 - 6:00 pm COST: $3 drop in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay
Pickleball Open Gym: Pickleball is a cross between tennis and badminton using a lower net with a whiffle-type ball and short paddles. Indoor and Outdoor courts available. DATE: Mondays 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Tuesdays: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesdays 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Thursdays 12:30 - 3:30 pm (advanced 3.75+ ratings only) Fridays 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm COST: $3 drop-in fee LOCATION: Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay Visit bbbparkandrec.org/pickleball for a printable schedule and information.
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Bay Builders From Cherry Point to the Peace Arch
Great Kids Doing Great Things Featuring students of the Blaine School District
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Blaine dance school hosting performance this weekend By Aly Siemion Day-to-Day Dance is putting on their annual spring performance, Poetry in Motion, on Saturday, May 18. Day-to-Day Dance has over 60 Blaine students ranging in age from toddlers to adults. The Blaine dance school subscribes to a school of thought called brain-compatible dance education and fosters community and creativity through dance. Poetry in Motion conjures a sense of community, according to Sabrina Gomez-Vannelli, founder and artistic director of Day-toDay Dance. The show lends itself to making “Blaine a place where somebody can feel at home,” Gomez-Vannelli said, adding, “That’s what we provide for our dance community and then we hope that
we can share that joy to our surrounding communities.” While the theme of Poetry in Motion was inspired by the death of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver, the show is about how “poetry itself is something that is an expression of our times, of our own personal state of mind. It’s to inspire people to get through whatever they’re going through,” said Gomez-Vannelli. The students of Day-to-Day Dance have been involved throughout the creative process. Students and instructors discussed each poem and the meaning behind it, which allowed each student to be a part of creating the group dances. “It’s another form of creativity,” Gomez-Vannelli said. “We foster creativity with our students.”
Day-to-Day Dance was formed by Gomez-Vannelli in 2003, but really became grounded in 2005, and has been serving the community with dance education ever since. In the dance world, there is a plethora of ways to approach teaching dance. Gomez-Vannelli employs a methodology called brain-compatible dance education. This is a holistic approach which aims to “develop the whole dancer as skilled technician, critical thinker, collaborator and creator,” according to Day-to-Day Dance’s website. Brain-compatible dance education encourages self-expression and self-discovery in many ways, including encouraging uniqueness and individuality as well as helping students to develop neural pathways that assist in “language
acquisition, reading readiness and mathematical ability,” according to creativedance.org. More information about brain-compatible dance education can be found in Anne Green Gilbert’s book, Brain-Compatible Dance Education. In addition to fostering creativity and utilizing brain-compatible dance education, Gomez`-Vannelli said that other goals of Day-toDay Dance include “to be inclusive, to provide encouragement and a sense of community and to teach [the students] the love of movement and what that entails throughout your life.” Of course, this all goes hand-inhand with teaching proper technique so that students can dance in a way that is healthy for their bodies and will be prepared should they wish to pursue dance further.
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The upcoming show, Poetry in Motion, was staged and directed by Gomez-Vannelli and features her choreography in addition to choreography by instructors Ceion White and Cindy Johnson. The show features a wide variety of dance forms including ballet, contemporary, hip hop, dance movement and creative movement. Poetry in Motion is being performed one time only on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Blaine Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door. Roses will be sold and a fundraising raffle will be held with the proceeds benefitting the Day-to-Day Dance scholarship program. Learn more about Day-to-Day Dance at daytodaydance.com.
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The advantages of doggie daycare include reduced boredom, anxiety Many working parents arrange for childcare to ensure their youngsters are taken care of while they are at work. The same level of care has now been extended to other members of the household, namely the four-legged variety. Spending and attention directed toward companion animals continues to grow. The American Pet Product Associ-
ation says that in 2017 an estimated $69 billion dollars is expected to be spent on pets in the United States alone. Canadians spend a lot on their pets as well, as the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada says pet owners are increasingly treating their dogs and cats like people. Pet spending in that country is expected to rise from $6.6 billion in 2014
to $8.3 billion by 2018. Some of the fastest growth in spending across North America includes eco-friendly pet services, premium food, puppy daycare, pet spas, and dogwalking services. Pet owners want to ensure that their pets are happy and healthy, and they’re willing to spend to make that a reality. Doggie daycare is growing in popularity and can benefit dogs
in various ways. – Reduced boredom: A dog who is left home to his own devices may quickly become bored and then mischievous. Doggie daycare offers stimulation and the company of other dogs, which is ideal for breeds that thrive on companionship. – Reduced anxiety: Separation anxiety is very real among some dogs. When anxiety strikes,
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dogs may become destructive or engage in incessant whining or barking. Daycare can alleviate these feelings of isolation. – Added exercise: Dogs need ample exercise to maintain healthy weights and stay sharp. Daycares provide plenty of play throughout the day. They may even have obstacle courses and other toys that stimulate dogs. – Alleviated owners’ concerns: Pet owners may experience stress wondering what their dogs are doing all day at home. When an unexpected late night at the office arises, owners whose dogs are in daycare do not need to worry about feeding their dogs or letting them out for bathroom breaks. – Flexible plans: Many facilities offer packages or alternative plans that let people decide just how many days or hours their dogs spend at the daycare. – Healthy socialization: Daycare provides opportunities for dogs to socialize with many dogs and people, reducing their propensity to be territorial or dog-aggressive. Good socialization can help dogs develop well-rounded temperaments. Doggie daycare presents a healthy option for socialization and exercise for pets that live in busy households.
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The Semiahmoo Yacht Club hosts its 2019 opening day ceremony The Semiahmoo Yacht Club (SYC) recently hosted an opening day ceremony at the Semiahmoo marina. The event, which took place on May 4, began with a blessing of the fleet by Reverend Marilyn Rockwell-Bengen. The blessing was followed by a flag raising ceremony, in which
the American, Canadian and SYC flags were raised. Next came the sailpast, in which a parade of sail and motor vessels passed by and saluted SYC commodore Laura Moore-Dempsey. SYC members and guests later enjoyed a luncheon at the Semiahmoo Resort. During the lunch, a donation
s SYC members gathered at the Semiahmoo marina to take part in the opening day ceremonies.
was presented to Drayton Harbor Maritime, which operates the Plover ferry. Captain Richard Sturgill accepted the donation, which will go towards the running and maintenance of the Plover. With sunshine and fair winds, the weather cooperated to make it a successful opening day.
s The blessing of the fleet is an ancient custom whereby sailors ask for protection while at sea.
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OBITUARIES Renald “Frenchie” Cyr
November 15, 1937-March 20, 2019 Renald Cyr, 81, died March 20, 2019 at the Bellingham Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. Renald, who was better known as Ronald, Ron, or Frenchie, was born November 15, 1937 in Baie-Trinite, Quebec, Canada to Willie and Eva (Bouchard) Cyr. He was one of 6 boys. He is survived by his son Kevin, his daughter Nathalie, his brother Rheo and sisterin-law Bertha. Ron enjoyed a career as a lineman, working from California to Alaska. During retirement, he enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor, reading non-fiction books, and hiking the mountains of Whatcom and Skagit counties. He was a master gardener and loved to share his knowledge, flowers and vegetables ensuring the senior center and care center always had plenty. He was always active whether walking, hiking, or riding his bike, which he did all the way into Bellingham. He was active in his church, The Unity Church of Bellingham, welcoming everyone and making sure they had coffee. After church, he was typically found enjoying a book at Barnes & Noble. Ron was also involved in the Blaine Senior Center where he was known as Frenchie by most and he could be found enjoying puzzles, crosswords, and sudoku. He always made copies of the daily crosswords and sudoku so others could also enjoy it, and many of the puzzles he purchased are hanging on the wall of the Blaine Senior Center. Frenchie enjoyed playing cribbage and would teach anyone interested in learning. Ron was a kind and generous man. Always with a story, Ron took pride in helping others and making sure he shared all the knowledge, resources, and tools he had available. His laugh, and stories will be missed, but please join us in celebrating his life at the Unity Church of Bellingham, 1095 Telegraph Road, May 19 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.
Shirley Yvonne Edmondson s Friends and family watched the raising of the American, Canadian and SYC flags.
s A furry friend also observed the ceremony, which took place on May 4.
s The historic Plover ferry led a parade of SYC members’ boats around the harbor.
s During the sailpast parade, boats saluted SYC commodore Laura Moore-Dempsey.
December 28, 1935 – May 4, 2019
Born in Topeka Kansas then moved West, she quickly adapted to becoming a California girl at a young age. Later moving throughout the West Coast into British Columbia and Alberta before returning to Whatcom County in the mid 70s. Calling Blaine home summer of 1976. Interests included her love of horses and dogs through her younger life. Fond memory of her in a blue and white plaid shirt, white shorts and cowboy boots riding her horse. Various arts and crafts seemed to follow her always. Loved music and played it loud. Devotion was an incredible blessing throughout her life. Shortly before she lost the privilege of travel, she was lucky enough to visit England and Hawaii. Favorite places were warm beaches and mountains. She loved her bubble baths, massage, air adorned with stylish hats, nails painted and make-up just right. She made many friends throughout her life. Being a preacher’s wife, a mom and hairdresser allowed her to meet many people who she loved. Kissing their hands to let them know just how much when she was unable to use her voice. Shirley was 43 what she became one of if not the longest resident at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. Joining their family in 1979 then returning March of 1988. She liked to think she was in charge quite often. Making sure lights were off and doors were closed. She had her job to do and she did it well. Shirley will be missed. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Stafholt Good Samaritan Center.
Margaret Ann Stark July 13, 1920-May 5, 2019
s One performs a salute by luffing the jib if under sail or, if under power, by dipping the ensign.
s SYC members and guests enjoyed a luncheon at the Semiahmoo Resort.
s The luncheon featured a delicious buffet for guests to enjoy.
s Captain Richard Sturgill accepted a generous donation for the maintenance of the Plover ferry. All photos by Katherine Crosbie
Margaret Ann Stark passed peacefully on May 5, 2019. Born in Oroville, Wa to Frank and Norma Taylor, she was the eldest of three raised in Tacoma, WA. After graduating with honors and Who’s Who from Pacific Lutheran University, she married her high school sweetheart, John W. Stark. After the war they settled in Kirkland, WA where they raised two daughters. Next to her family, Margaret’s greatest passion was being a member of the Frederick Faucet Guild, raising money for Children’s Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle. She also transported cancer patients to their treatments in Seattle, where on one occasion she literally bumped into John Wayne while he was filming McQ. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, daughter Jan Nelson, brother and sister Richard Taylor and Frances Pugnetti. She is survived by her youngest daughter, Kathryn Mistler, grandchildren John (Kyla) Nelson, Katie Nelson, and Chuck (Michelle) Morgan, eleven great-grandchildren, many great-great-grandchildren that she never got the opportunity to meet and numerous nieces and nephews who meant the world to her. At her request, there will be no funeral but if you would like to honor her memory, she asked that any donations be made to Children’s Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle.
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Run to the Border: Saturday, June 1, 8:30 a.m., Blaine High School track. One-mile kids fun run at the track. 5k race starts at 9 a.m. with runners and walkers navigating to Peace Arch State Park, running through the arch and returning to the school track. Info and registration bbbparkandrec.org. Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, June 1, 1-3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Open to the public. Early bird game at 12:30 p.m. and regular bingo at 1 p.m. cost $15 for 8 games with 3 cards per game. Cash prizes. Lunch at noon for $6. Info: 360/332-8040. Loads of Love: Monday, June 3, 5–7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd. Street, Blaine. Laundry costs covered. What’s the Point? A Free Beach Discovery Event: Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m., Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve, end of Koehn Road near Birch Bay.
Loads of Love: Monday, May 20, 5–7:30 p.m., The ArtScape Teens: Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m., Soul Space Studio, 264B H Street. A safe place for teens to set Washhouse, 715 3rd. Street, Blaine. Laundry costs their imaginations free through different art mediums. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.–11 covered. Free studio time. Sponsored by Healthy Youth Coalition. a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G street. Choice of Info: 435/704-1598. pancakes, French toast or waffles, biscuits and gravy, Advance Directive Workshops: Monday, May scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. 20, 6:30 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ Adults $6, kids $4. Info: 36/332-8040. fellowship hall, 885 4th Street. Hilary Walker, Peace Blue Beat After School Bike Program: Wednesdays, Health Advance Planning Program Coordinator, will 3 p.m. Kids ages 11-14 bike ride with Blaine police. Middle schoolers who join Blue Beat bike program are eligiPlanting for Year-round Harvest: Saturday, May lead a workshop to guide participants through the 18, 10 a.m.– noon, and repeated Wednesday, May 22, process of completing an advance directive. Advance ble for a free bike. Register at blainebikerally.eventbrite. 4–6 p.m, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Now is care planning is for all adults age 18 and older. Free com. Brought to you by Healthy Youth Coalition. actually the time to plan your fall planting to reap that notary service available for those who complete Weightwatchers reimagined: Thursdays, 5 p.m. late season harvest of winter produce. Learn about the their directive. Info: 360/332-6906. private check-in, 5:30–6 p.m. workshop, Northwood best planting practices for healthy harvests. Presented Alliance Church, 580 C Street. by Blaine C.O.R.E. (Community Orchards for Resources Vinyl Night and Trivia: Thursday, May 23, and Education). Info: 360/305-3637. 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Info: Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 360/392-0955. Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 come enjoy open Picnic in the Playground: Saturday, May 18, mic, karaoke and games. Free pizza at 5 p.m. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Bay Horizon Park, 7511 Gemini Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 24, 7–10 Street, Birch Bay. Celebrate Kids to Parks Day with p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Blaine Gardener’s Market: Saturdays, starting May football-themed games, dance party with children’s Mary Ellen Lykins and Craig Adams Info: 360/39225, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., G Street Plaza. entertainer Dana, and mini-golf games. Hot dogs and 0955. hamburgers only $3. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting: Sundays, 6:30–7:30 Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, May 25, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, May 18, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring entrance on 4th Street. For other meeting times and p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Scott Chad Peterson. Info: 360/392-0955. locations visit nwwana.org or call 360/647-3234. and Dean. Info: 360/392-0955. Birch Bay Kite Festival: Saturday and Sunday, Poetry in Motion: Saturday, May 18, 7 p.m., Blaine May 25 and 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Birch Bay Beach Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Family kite festival with calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than join us at our spring dance production as more than 50 kite flying, music, kids zone, food and craft vendors noon on Monday. Blaine community students ages 3-17 years explore the and dog show. Info: birchbsychamber.com.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of May 6-12, 0 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2019 year-to-date precipitation is 12 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 80°F on May 11 with a low of 47°F on May 6. Average high was 72°F and average low was 50°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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1. Mathematical term (abbr.) 4. Seaport (abbr.) 7. “Unforgettable” singer 10. The GOAT 11. Used to harvest agave cactus 12. Luke’s mentor __Wan 13. Muses 15. IBM operating system 16. Hungarian village 19. Popular conversation topic 21. N. Atlantic island 23. Fail to discern correctly 24. The President has one
25. Irish Gaelic language 26. Gasteyer and Ivanovic are two 27. Garnished 30. National capital 34. Basics 35. Initial public offering 36. Winged horse 41. English synthpop duo 45. Mars crater 46. A lot 47. Small organelles 50. By reason of 54. “Growing Pains” actor Kirk 55. Free from contamination 56. Genus in the mahogany family
57. Body part 59. A belief in a supreme being 60. Talk a lot 61. Actors’ group 62. Unit of measurement 63. Slick 64. No seats available 65. A way to change color DOWN
1.Belongs to the daughter of Chaos 2. Wardrobe 3. Derek and Jeff are two 4. Disfigured 5. Hawaiian dish 6. What a hack drives
7. Horse gear 8. Do away with 9. Narrow straits between Sinai and Arabian peninsulas 13. Corrie 14. Hawaiian flower necklace 17. Midway between northeast and east 18. Insecticide 20. Comfort 22. Town in Galilee 27. Informal greeting 28. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.) 29. Used to check the heart 31. Western India island 32. Credit card term 33. Female deer 37. British football team 38. Persian jurisdiction 39. Freshwater mussel genus 40. Opposite of happiness 41. Ban on trade 42. Bitterly regrets 43. Assented 44. Well-proportioned 47. Part of (abbr.) 48. Indigenous people of Thailand 49. A man of your stature (abbr.) 51. Advantageous 52. Female sibling 53. Electronic countermeasures 58. Swiss river
May 7, 6:08 a.m.: Mental on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. May 7, 6:59 a.m.: Refer to other agency on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 7, 7:13 a.m.: Traffic hazard on H Street and Markworth roads. May 7, 10:15 a.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay Drive and Harborview Road. One arrest and citation for driving with a suspended license in the third degree.
May 8, 11:41 a.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. May 8, 12:23 p.m.: Civil problem on H Street Road. May 8, 3:09 p.m.: Welfare check on Crockett Road. May 8, 3:21 p.m.: Follow up on Sunburst Drive.
May 7, 10:17 a.m.: Theft cold call on W. Golf Course Drive.
May 8, 4:22 p.m.: Alarm audible on Glendale Road, Custer.
May 7, 11:40 a.m.: Hang-up (911) on Birch Bay-Lynden Drive.
May 8, 4:36 p.m.: Follow up on Hoier Road.
May 7, 11:48 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on McGee Road. May 7, 12:37 p.m.: Threat cold call on Flambeau Road. May 7, 12:46 p.m.: Welfare check on Anderson Road. May 7, 2:16 p.m.: Shots on East Street and Harbor Drive.
May 8, 5:01 p.m.: Music on Shintaffer Road and Semiahmoo Parkway. May 8, 8:43 p.m.: Refer to other agency on Drayton Harbor and Blaine roads. May 8, 9:14 p.m.: Traffic stop on Harbor Drive. Two citations for operating/possessing a vehicle without registration and driving with a suspended license in the third degree. May 8, 10:27 p.m.: Suspicious person on Fir Way.
May 7, 3:17 p.m.: Suspicious person on Blaine Road.
May 9, 2:46 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Weidkamp and W. Badger roads, Custer.
May 7, 4:04 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Drayton Harbor and Blaine roads.
May 9, 8:22 a.m.: Security check on Fir Way.
May 7, 4:20 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Sagebrush Lane. May 7, 6:07 p.m.: Shots on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 7, 6:32 p.m.: Shots on Harborview and Anderson roads. May 7, 10:39 p.m.: Domestic order violation cold call on Stein Road, Custer. May 8, 12:28 a.m.: Alarm audible on Legion Drive.
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May 8, 9:39 a.m.: Follow up on Flambeau Road.
May 9, 9:35 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Hoier Road. May 9, 10:01 a.m.: Welfare check on Sunset Drive. May 9, 10:54 a.m.: Theft cold call on Carson Road. May 9, 12:27 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident blocking on Anderson and Harborview roads. May 9, 12:35 p.m.: Welfare check on Sunset Drive. May 9, 1:56 p.m.: Watch for on Arnie and Bruce roads, Custer.
May 9, 1:58 p.m.: Watch for on Portal Way. May 8, 7:06 a.m.: Trespass on Custer School Road, Reports provided by WCSO Custer.
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Intertribal canoe journey Paddle to Lummi seeks community partners Event to bring 10,000 people from Oregon, B.C. and beyond By Tara Nelson This summer, Whatcom County residents will gather to witness the strength and beauty of coastal canoes landing, by invitation of Lummi Nation, near the Stommish grounds and Portage Island. The Paddle to Lummi tribal canoe journey, also called “Sqweshenet Tse Schelangen/Honoring Our Way of Life,” will take place from July 24 to 28. It will honor the relationship that tribes up and down the west coast have with the land, water and each other. Each year since 1989, different native nations have hosted canoe pullers, support crews and other visitors from Alaska, B.C. and Washington. Upon arrival, visiting canoe families ask permission to land, often in their native languages. “The Lummi people are honored to welcome all our relations traveling the traditional highways of our ancestors to participate in this year’s journey,” said Jeremiah Julius, tribal chairman of the Lummi Indian Business Council. “Together we will celebrate, honor and share the unique cultural heritage of the Coast Salish people.” Julius said they expect approximately 10,000 people and over 100 canoe families on their ancestral shores – something he says will help build strong bridges with neighboring communities. Rebecca Kinley, special proj-
ects coordinator for Lummi Nation, said a traveling canoe can be anywhere from 15 to 40-feet long and hold up to 28 people. As the canoe families begin arriving on July 24 – some traveling more than 100 miles to attend – the entire community will welcome them and help them come ashore. “It’s definitely not just one person that can lift up a 1,000-pound canoe,” Kinley said. “It’s an entire community helping facilitate, to ensure they get to our shore safely.” Kinley said the intertribal canoe journey is more than just an event celebrating indigenous cultures. It is also a movement that allows people to reconnect with a way of life. “Often times, we get so busy trying to fulfill a framework – a way of life that isn’t ours – that we often get sidetracked about what our culture and ideals are in terms of healing and how we continue moving forward and doing our work,” Kinley said. “It reminds us who we are, what we stand for and what we believe in and we find a lot of healing from all the adversity and grief that we see.” The event will culminate with traditional potlatch song, dance, gift-giving, singing, dancing and testimonies of the journey that organizers say have provided their people with hope, healing
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s The Paddle to Lummi gathering will take place from July 24 to 28 and is expected to attract 10,000 people. Photo by Beau Garreau/Children of the Setting Sun Productions
and happiness preserving their way of life. Visitors to the area as well as those in the greater Whatcom County community are welcome to attend and be part of the festivities. Organizers are also seeking business sponsorships to strengthen community relations and partnerships. Business sponsorship is available at various
levels and includes recognition ranging from acknowledgment on the event website to the placement of business logos on event banners, agenda booklets and the Lummi newspaper, as well as acknowledgment on the protocol floor. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for businesses in the greater Bellingham area to strengthen their connection and relationship with
the Lummi community and the community at large,” said Candice Wilson, executive director of the Lhaq’temish Foundation, a non-profit organization. Those interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact Rebecca Kinley, P2L coordinator at 360/312-2260 or rebeccak@ lummi-nsn.gov. For more information, visit paddletolummi.org.
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