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Some charges dropped against Smuggler’s Inn owner By Jami Makan Crown prosecutors have decided not to pursue several of the charges against Bob Boule, owner of the Smuggler’s Inn Bed and Breakfast in Blaine who is alleged to have helped people enter Canada illegally. During a B.C. court appearance on June 11, Crown prosecutors revealed their decision to “stay” nine of the charges against Boule. When charges are stayed, it “basically means that the prosecution has determined not to pursue those charges at this point in time,” said a spokesperson for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC). The dropped charges alleged that, from April 2016 to September 2017, Boule “did knowingly organize, induce, aid or abet the coming into Canada” of nine different individuals “knowing that, or being reckless as to whether, their coming into Canada is or would be in contravention of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.” However, Boule still faces 21 charges. The remaining charges include allegations that Boule, despite being on prior notice, failed to keep the peace and be of good behavior, and assisted people in the U.S. with attempting to enter Canada in contravention of Canadian law. The remaining charges are set for trial from January 13 to February 5, 2020. Between now and then, Boule will appear in court on Friday, July 5 seeking public (See Boule, page 5)

s Fresh seafood can now be purchased in downtown Blaine at Kaisacole, a division of Ferndale-based Barlean’s Fishery. Located at 685 Peace Portal Drive adjacent to Drayton Harbor Oyster Co., Kaisacole is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The store, owned by Mark Riedesel, above, offers a wide selection of products including crab, oysters, clams, salmon, halibut, scallops, lobster tails, octopus and prawns.

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City of Blaine receives award from governor’s office By Jami Makan The city of Blaine has received a 2019 Smart Community Award from governor Jay Inslee’s office. Now in its 14th year, the award program “recognizes achievements by local leaders who promote smart growth planning and projects that contribute to thriving communities, a prosperous economy and sustainable infrastructure in Washington,” said a June 14 press release from the state department of commerce. Blaine received a Smart Choices Award

for its Strategic Economic Initiative (SEI). “This strategic process demonstrated innovative, thorough and meaningful public participation. This was a smart use of household surveys for targeted community outreach,” noted one judge. According to the state’s press release, Blaine’s SEI “identified six strategic objectives, including 43 specific action tasks, lead participants, schedules and performance measures. Thanks to excellent community outreach during this strategic process, Blaine voters overwhelmingly approved a Transportation Benefit District,

opened a new downtown welcome center and adopted proposals to create supportable, effective and holistic, action-oriented capital facilities programs.” Awards are given in a number of categories, which include Smart Vision Awards that recognize outstanding comprehensive plan, sub-area plan or county-wide planning policies; Smart Choices Awards that recognize excellence in the implementation of comprehensive plans; and Smart Projects Awards that recognize outstanding projects in the implementation of comprehensive plans.

What rising home values mean for Blaine, Birch Bay By Zoe Deal Whatcom County home values have increased by about 10 percent since March last year, according to a national report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. This is the most recent addition to years of double-digit growth, which have brought the five-year home value increase in the area to more than 50 percent. While Bellingham residents may not be surprised by these statistics, Blaine real estate agents say they don’t tell the whole

story about north Whatcom County. The county’s housing market as a whole is strong, ranking sixth in the state with 281 closings at a median price of $387,500 in April 2019, according to a report from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Hiding behind these generalizations are cities and towns with significantly different markets. Though Blaine and Birch Bay are growing, the area is seeing a less dramatic increase and a more modest median home value. Peach Arch Real Estate owner Steve

Mullenix cautions residents to be wary about all-encompassing statistics. Just because home values have increased in the double digits for a few years doesn’t mean that the value of an individual home has increased over 30 percent. Higher-priced homes rise at a different rate than lower-priced homes, which are feasible to more buyers, Mullenix said. Many connect Whatcom County’s population growth, and its resulting rise in

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The Editor: I wanted to expand on my initial letter regarding the golf cart zone situation. Ten months have gone by and I have yet to see any carts using Jackson Road near Bay Road and Lighthouse Drive nor any carts going up or down Bay Road between Jackson Road and Blaine Road. Why don’t the people monitoring this issue pay attention to comments? I continue to observe most vehicles (80 percent or more) drive at least 10 mph or more on the above named streets, so you are setting things up for a serious accident sooner or later. Another issue is there is a huge wooden sign on Birch Bay-Lynden Road that I have observed for over 15 years now as constituting a huge eyesore and a negative reaction from people about Birch Bay.

I understand it is located on private property, but someone, like our chamber of commerce, should do something to either have this sign removed or upgraded significantly to have a positive effect on people. Mickey Masdeo Birch Bay The Editor: In the upcoming primary election, I will be voting for Natalie McClendon for our county council representative here in coastal district 5. For the past 15 years I have worked with her on various projects and came to respect her views on the environment and her understanding of Whatcom County issues. As a member of the Whatcom Planning Commission Natalie has gained a solid

understanding of growth management and environmental issues. The county is expected to gain another 25,000 in population in the next 10 years. Water for farmers, fish and the rest of us is of major importance and Natalie is one who understands the issues. From experience, I know she works well with others to plan ahead and find solutions. Candidate signs are starting to pop up around the county. If you need to register to vote or change your address, now is the time to get it done. The ballots will be mailed a month from now. Alice Brown Birch Bay Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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funding for his defense. He is also scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, July 16 to confirm his trial dates. According to the PPSC spokesperson, the decision to stay nine charges against Boule was made “to obtain the earliest possible [trial] dates on the most serious charges he faces.” The decision was also made to ensure that Boule was tried within a reasonable time, a right that is guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Recently, a GoFundMe page was created to raise funds for Boule’s defense. Located online

at gofundme.com/smugglersinn, the GoFundMe page was created on May 28 with the goal of raising $40,000. As of June 18, it had received just $5 in donations, although the page noted that separately, $17,220 has so far been raised for Boule. Meanwhile, the Smuggler’s Inn has reopened with a new website, smugglersinnbandb.com. Pursuant to Boule’s bail conditions, the new website includes only an email address, smugglersinn9@gmail.com and no phone number. It also includes a warning that “It is illegal to enter Canada directly from Smuggler’s Inn property. The owner is bound by a court order to report to Canadian authorities the identity of anyone who enters Canada illegally from this property.”

It is the same wording that appears on a lighted four-by-eight foot sign that Boule was required to erect on his property as a condition of his bail. Boule is required to send a time-stamped photo of the warning sign to his bail supervisor once a week to show that it’s still standing. Boule’s other bail conditions include that he must turn away potential customers if they give any indication that they plan to enter Canada illegally, and that he must reside at the Smuggler’s Inn unless given permission to move elsewhere. Boule was also required to cancel all his existing phone numbers and email addresses and provide any new ones to his bail supervisor, along with his call logs, text messages and account passwords.

and flying techniques. Club fliers will also offer handson time with their beautiful creations to inspire the “Kites for Kids” booth, where volunteer kite makers will assist children in decorating their own colorful kites. Kites will not be provided for adults, though interested parties are encouraged to purchase a moderately sized, single line kite from one of many supporting northwest kite vendors such as Ocean Shores Kites, Elemental Kites, Northwest Winds Kites and The Kite Shoppe. For more information, contact the Blaine Chamber of Commerce at 360/332-6484 or by email at vic@cityofblaine.com.

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CITY OF BLAINE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BLAINE CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that a public hearing for the Multi-Family Housing Tax Exemption is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2019, at 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers, Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000. Pursuant to RCW 84.14.040, it is the intent of the Blaine City Council to designate the parcels zoned as the Central Business District-Market, Town Portal, Waterview, and Garden subdistricts as a Residential Targeted Area, per Resolution 1759-19.

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Interested parties are encouraged to offer testimony at the public hearing, or submit written comments which will be included in the official record. Written comments shall be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019. Written comments or questions regarding this notice should be directed to Community Development Services Director, Stacie Pratschner, 435 Martin St. Suite 3000, Blaine, WA, 98230 or SPratschner@cityofblaine.com. For further information, please contact Community Development Services Department, 360-332-8311.

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There are also Smart Partnership Awards that recognize achievements by joint public projects that implement comprehensive plans; Smart Housing Strategies Awards that recognize creative plans, policies, programs or actions to address affordable housing; and a Judges’ Merit Award that highlights a shining example of the best work in a particular topic. In a separate June 14 release, the city of Blaine said that the award recognizes the hard work and dedication of city council, city employees, community members and the Beckwith Consulting Group. The city hired the Beckwith Consulting Group to assemble a program that would

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The City of Blaine is accepting grant applications for 2020 tourism related projects that will increase visitation and overnight stays within the City of Blaine. To receive an application or for further information, please contact Debbie Harger at 360-543-9982 or go to www.cityofblaine.com. Applications are due at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street by 4:00 pm on Friday, July 26, 2019. www.cityofblaine.com

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home value, to affordability in Seattle, something Mullenix said is “over exaggerated.” U.S. Census data analyzed by the Seattle Times in 2018 found

help direct the city in achieving the economic goals laid out in various planning documents, and the SEI became the final product. “We are honored to have the work recognized and sincerely thank the governor’s office for the recognition,” said city manager Michael Jones. “We’ve taken some big steps recently with the vacant building demolition and other projects. Our job is to keep at it and find ways to move the various projects forward. Evolution and development of a community take a long time. We’ve got a lot left to do.” Blaine’s SEI had two phases. The first phase focused on defining project scopes, costs and methods, while the second phase focused on community and tourist input through three targeted surveys. These surveys included a survey for residents, a survey for library users and a visitor survey

for tourists in Blaine. The results of these surveys helped formulate an action plan that identified and rated, from lowest to highest, the 43 goals residents and visitors cared about the most. Although many of the goals listed were medium to long-range, several of them are already in progress or have already materialized. Completed objectives include the demolition of an unsightly and condemned building (665 Peace Portal Drive), the creation of a new visitor welcome center which also includes public bathrooms and the sale of property at the Gateway site, which formerly housed the old municipal airport. “It’s been exciting to see how some of our plans and the ‘on the ground’ projects link, and how they are truly moving the city forward, achieving the goals of our tourism plan and comprehensive plan,” said mayor Bonnie Onyon.

that people leaving King County often don’t go farther than Snohomish and Pierce counties. Out of roughly 104,000 departing residents, only a little more than two percent make it up to Whatcom County. Mullenix said his company has had more buyers come in from California and Cana-

da than from the Seattle metro area. Even more common is the migration of current Whatcom County residents to Ferndale and Blaine as they get priced out of homes in Bellingham. “There has been a push factor out of Bellingham to Blaine because of the price increase, but it’s not just because of people from Seattle moving up,” he said. While rising home values sound promising for sellers, it has a direct impact on affordability for buyers. Statewide, the housing affordability index (HAI) is at 104.1, according to a May 23 report by the Washington Center for Real Estate Research. The report defines the HAI as the degree to which a median-income family could afford to purchase a median-price home. When index values are above 100, it indicates that housing is affordable to the middle-income family; lower numbers signal affordability issues. Whatcom County has reported HAI numbers under 100 consistently for four quarters, with an HAI of 98.1 in the first quarter of 2019. “The median-income family in Whatcom County has a hard time affording a house that would be comparable to their income level,” said Mullenix. “That’s a big issue.” San Juan (56.7), King (75.8) and Snohomish (96.1) also scored low on the affordability index, according to the report, while Skagit County (104.9), Pierce (110.5) and Kitsap (117.9) have been able to maintain affordability in recent years. It is likely that home values in Blaine and Birch Bay will continue to increase – just more slowly than Bellingham and Seattle. Mullenix said Blaine and Birch Bay’s home values and affordability can be maintained if the area goes about it in a healthy way. He mentioned that recent developments in east Blaine are promising. “The fact that we have the ability to build new houses should counter the demand,” Mullenix said. “I’m hoping that’s the case.”

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Fisherman’s Table replica ready to be viewed By Zoe Deal At long last, the replica of the Fisherman’s Table is ready to be viewed. Bellingham-based company The Sign Post hung the replica in the meeting room of the Blaine Harbor Boating Center on June 17. The community is welcome to attend the dedication of the replica at the boating center on Saturday, June 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. It will be an informal open house-style event, and cookies and coffee will be served. The project has been ongoing for months, as the Blaine Fisherman’s Memorial Committee, Whatcom County artist Jim Williamson and Dave Freeman of AMS Print and Mail came to-

gether to recreate the legendary Fisherman’s Table once located at the Harbor Café. The original table used to sit in the center of a room at Harbor Café, which was a gathering place for members of Blaine’s fishing community. Harbor Café eventually closed for financial reasons. The original table, engraved with the names of local fisherman alongside illustrations of renowned local fishing boats, is now hung at the Blaine Fisherman’s Memorial along Marine Drive. However, the original table has faded and yellowed over the years. The names have blurred together, and the illustrations have retreated into the wood. This is why Gary Dunster, chair-

man of the Blaine Fisherman’s Memorial Committee, decided to lead an effort to create a replica of the table, one that time and sun couldn’t take away from the community. The replica is framed behind UV-resistant acrylic. It cost roughly $1,200 to produce. “This has been a huge project,” said Dunster. “It has taken the cooperation of a lot of people.” Though Harbor Café owner Joe Slevin has passed away, his family wrote a check for $700 to support the project. The committee has also been able to raise nearly $900 from sales of prints of the Fisherman’s Table. These prints will be available for pick-up and purchase at the open house on Saturday, June 22.

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5499 Haida Way, Blaine

$825,000

1-story house with 3,071 SF, 4 BD, 2 BA, 720 SF detached garage with storage, 690 SF attic, 1,414 SF patio, pool, built in 1968; marine and territorial view, waterfront, .33 acres land. Condo with 2,670 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, built in 2019, waterfront; marine and territorial views.

5503 Haida Way, Blaine

$900,000

1-story house with 4,243 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, attached garage built in, 2018, .58 acres land.

5445 Wood Duck Loop, Blaine

$860,000

2-story house with 3,120 SF, 4 BD, 4 BA, 912 SF attached garage, 1,385 SF patio, built in 2006, 9.81 acres land.

9580 Freedom Place, Blaine

$668,515

5161 Heronswood Drive, Blaine

$675,000

9121 Chickadee Way, Blaine

$1,315,000

1-story house with 2,484 SF, 3 BD, 2 BA, 441 SF carport, 780 and 384 SF patio, built in 1973; waterfront, marine views, .34 acres land.

5709 Nakat Way, Blaine

$649,000

2-story house with 3,031 SF, 4 BD, 4 BA, 534 SF attached garage, built in 2007, .23 acres land.

959 Ruby Street, Blaine

$630,000

1-story house with 1,696 SF, 802 SF basement, 3 BD, 3 BA, 567 SF attached garage, 617 SF deck, built in 2004; marine and territorial views, .20 acres land.

8774 Oertel Drive, Blaine

$620,000

2-story house with 3,294 SF, 5 BD, 5 BA, 546 SF built-in garage, 384 SF balcony, 384 SF patio, built in 2017; marine and territorial view, .22 acres land.

920 Ruby Street, Blaine

$720,000

2-story house with 3,846 SF, 3 BD, 4 BA, attached garage, built in 2018; territorial view; .33 acres land.

8826 Goshawk Road, Blaine

$900,000

1577 D. Street, Blaine

$508,000

658 & 664 Peace Portal Dr., Blaine

$535,000

21 B Street, Blaine

$2,615,000

1440 & 1480 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine

$3,520,000

5787 Semiahmoo Drive, Blaine

$464,000

1986 Boblett Street, Blaine

$1,051,754

DESCRIPTION HIGHER END HOUSES: 1-story house with 830 SF, 2 BD, 1 BA, 4,807 SF attached garage, 304 SF patio, built in 1975, remodeled in 1998; .36 acres land. 1-story house with 1,880 SF, 1,046 SF basement, 3 BD, 3 BA, 854 SF attached garage, 472 SF patio, 472 SF balcony, built in 1999; marine and territorial views, .75 acres land.

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Multi-family tax hearing to occur June 24 By Zoe Deal A public hearing on a proposed multi-family housing tax exemption has been moved to Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m., according to a statement from the city of Blaine. The event was previously scheduled for June 10 at the same time. Community development services director Stacie Pratschner said the reason for this change is because The Bellingham Herald did not post a notice of the hearing on one of the dates requested by the city. The city of Blaine is rescheduling to be in compliance with the noticing requirements of RCW 84.14.0404 which state that notice must be given “once each week for two consecutive weeks ... before the date of the hearing in a paper having a general circulation in the city or county where the proposed residential targeted area is located.”

The hearing is a state-mandated step as the city works to promote economic growth in downtown Blaine. A multi-family housing tax exemption policy is being considered by Blaine city council to address the city’s growing population and its current lack of affordable housing. The tax exemption is an incentive that seeks to encourage new housing options, including apartments, condominiums and mixed-use structures with three or more residential units, according to Washington state legislature criteria. Savings depend on the value of improvements, said Pratschner. The property tax rate in Whatcom County is currently 0.89 percent. The exemption covers the improvement value of that new housing from the ad valorem property tax for eight to 12 years. Any non-residential improvements are not included.

To make this happen, the city is looking to designate parcels of the central business district as targeted residential areas – desired locations for greater density and urban housing development, to accommodate the city’s projected 20-year population growth. In that time, Blaine’s urban growth area will see a projected influx of 4,000 people. The public hearing is the second of several state-mandated steps to establish the tax exemption. Following the public hearing, the city’s adoption of the ordinance will include residential targeted area designation, an application process, procedures, fees and a delineation of additional requirements for program eligibility. Written comments may now be submitted to Pratschner at spratschner@cityofblaine.com until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24.

1-story house with 2,270 SF, 4 BD, 3 BA, 1,031 SF attached garage, 432 SF patio, built in 2016, 1.01 acres land. 1-story house with 2,493 SF, 2,493 SF basement, 3 BD, 3 BA, 576 SF attached garage, 599 SF patio, 435 SF balcony, built in 2007; marine view, .33 acres land.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: 3-plex with 3,044 SF, 1,296 SF attached garage, built in 2000, .26 acres land. Tavern with 4,900 SF, built in 1902, .10 acres land. 26-unit apartment building with 16,940 SF, built in 1970, .67 acres land. 16-unit apartment building with 13,359 SF, 3,324 SF carport, storage and office, built in 1998, 2002 and 2003, 10-unit apartment building with 6,584 SF, 2,277 SF carport and storage, built in 1994 and 1995, 1.21 acres land. LAND: 1.95 acres residential land.

Birch Bay Drive should be paved by June 26 If weather cooperates, the lane of Birch Bay Drive that has been closed since December will be paved and open to traffic by Wednesday, June 26, according to Whatcom County Public Works. Ferndale-based Western Refinery Services began grading and paving this week and plans

to return to stripe the road on June 25. County public works staff said construction would have minimal traffic impacts, as the damaged lane is already closed. County staff cautioned that finishing on time depends on dry weather. The southbound lane of Birch

Bay Drive has been closed between Harborview and Shintaffer roads since December 20, when a storm flooded the road and damaged the shoulder and southbound lane. The county is working on seven other small-scale paving and road repair projects throughout Whatcom County in late June.

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Developer Mike Mulder brings big ideas to downtown Blaine By Zoe Deal One day in March 2018, Mike Mulder was sitting in a Woods Coffee shop, cushioned on both sides by close friends. The conversation turned to real estate development, and in unison, his friends exclaimed: “Mike, you have to go to Blaine!” By that point, Mulder had lived in and around Whatcom County a long time and thought he knew the area like the back of his hand. He replied, “Why would I ever go to Blaine?” As he later drove out of the parking lot, something shifted. He suddenly found himself cruising north on I-5 towards Blaine. Two weeks later, Mulder made his first purchase in Blaine: the former home of Vista Pizza on the northern end of Peace Portal Drive. A lifelong singer-songwriter, Mulder spent many years working for his father Gene, a contractor. One of their projects in Whatcom County was

Ferndale’s Grandview Industrial Park. After Gene’s death in 2015, Mulder began looking for a project of his own. The Vista Pizza building fit the bill perfectly. “I bought it without even knowing what I was going to do,” Mulder said. “One thing led to another, and I kept buying.” Mulder now owns five properties along Peace Portal Drive through his business Nimbus Properties, including the former Goff building and the two units north of it. Meanwhile, Mulder’s wife Deanna has grew a thriving thrift boutique named Wild Bird Treasure Nest in the Vista Pizza building. “The thrift store has done really well. The public support was strong, so we had to double our size,” Mulder said. Now open in a larger home in the Goff building, which Mulder is outfitting with a new facade and canopy with diffused light. Once Wild Bird has moved, Mulder will get started on his plans to develop the Vista Pizza property.

Mulder plans to build a highrise with condominiums at the former Vista Pizza site sometime in the future, though until then, Wild Bird will be replaced by a bakery with a heated patio out back. “It’ll be fresh baked goods, fresh cinnamon rolls that you can smell from the border,” Mulder said. “This is a bakery that will be legendary in the county.” He’ll also start construction on Goff’s neighboring building – a grocery store that he plans to return to its former glory. An entryway with public restrooms will eventually run from Peace Portal Drive to a rear parking lot and the grocery store’s entrance. Other ideas that Mulder is brewing include a tap room and a wood-fired pizza restaurant to enhance nightlife in Blaine. There is even more Mulder said he can’t discuss, at least for now. He’s bursting with ideas. “We are going to start to build out our dream, and it’s going to be absolutely fantastic. We’ve

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corridor improvements; Bell Road grade separation and lane improvements; Semiahmoo bike/ pedestrian path improvements; Semiahmoo Parkway reconstruction/storm repair; Peace Portal alley improvements (adjacent to RR grade); city-wide pavement preservation (annual program); and city-wide traffic and pedestrian safety (annual program). “In terms of what we’re looking for from the public, we’re seeking input about priorities,” said Ravyn Whitewolf, Blaine’s public works director. “We’re hoping

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Seven candidates running for three open school board positions By Oliver Lazenby The upcoming Blaine school district board of directors election attracted more candidates than recent school board elections, with two incumbents and five newcomers running for three open positions. School board directors oversee a more than $30 million annual operating budget and will grapple with issues including an ever-changing state funding formula and the legwork for a future Birch Bay primary school. The open positions are fouryear terms expiring in 2023. Each seat on the five-member school board represents a geographic area. This election will decide who represents district 1 (Point Roberts and downtown Blaine), district 2 (areas east of Blaine) and district 4 (including areas south of Blaine and parts of east Birch Bay). Though candidates must live in their district, voters from the entire district get to vote on these positions in the August 6 primary election, which will narrow each position down to two candidates ahead of the November 5 general election. Maps of the school board districts are available at blainesd.org. Todd Nunamaker District 1 Age: 62 Voted in last school levy election: Yes. Todd Nunamaker is running

unopposed for the district 1 position vacated by John Freal. Nunamaker is a customs broker, a 1975 Blaine High School graduate and father of a current Blaine Middle School student. Since Nunamaker is running unopposed in district 1, he won’t be on the August 6 primary ballot. Why are you running? As a parent, I believe in education and the quality our Blaine school district is providing our students. I look forward to representing my district and working with my constituents as we continue to build on the standard of excellence we’ve been afforded through the Blaine school district. What is your top priority? My top priority is to work hard to become a good school board member as part of the Blaine educational team that represents our students, faculty and administration. A personal priority will be to represent my district with the excellence established by my predecessors.

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Todd Berge District 2 Age: 52 Voted in last school levy election: Yes. Todd Berge is a site contract security manager at BP Cherry Point who has served on the Blaine School Board since 2003. Berge is a Blaine High School graduate, as are his two daughters. He currently has a grandson at Blaine Primary School. Why are you running? I’m excited to continue strong partnerships within the school district for the Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts communities, where decisions must be made in the best interests of educating and providing opportunities to our children. Serving on your Blaine school board means taking responsibility to improve the educational experience and not losing focus on the curriculums that better prepare students for graduation and careers. With many recent district improvements, it’s important to stay focused and further build upon an environment that fosters stability for all. We’re nearly done with major capital projects, including an expansion of our high school facilities. Teachers and administrators work hard, being invested in the success of their students and our community. Leading quality standards and supporting professional development are personally important to me to ensure the best quality of teaching is available.

What is your top priority? I am dedicated to bringing on an experienced and dedicated leader as your Blaine school district superintendent to the community. As your school board member, I’d like to further support district best practices to recruit experienced and qualified staff that ensures engaging and rewarding curriculums, along with leading transparency and maintaining a fiscally sound school district. I remain committed to promoting opportunities for all students, while providing a safe school environment where those educational goals can be achieved.

s Todd Berge Dougal Thomas District 2 Age: 43 Voted in last school levy election: Yes. Dougal Thomas’s wife is a teacher at Blaine Primary School and he has a son at Blaine Middle School. He is a former teacher and basketball coach who cur-

rently owns a heating and air conditioning business. Why are you running? I think it’s time for a fresh perspective and fresh leadership to meet the challenges of a new generation. I’m a long-time Borderite who hopes to serve the interests of all community members with a strong focus on the students of Blaine school district. My family and I have lived in Blaine for 15 years and my children are students in the Blaine school district. I was also a student at Blaine Middle School. I have been involved in education for the past 24 years either as a teacher or a coach. I am looking forward to contributing to the Blaine community in a new way on the school board. I hold bachelor and master of education degrees, and taught math and health at the K-12 and community college levels. I want to enhance the academic and extra-curricular opportunities for students in our community. Student access to a variety of programs and facilities is extremely important to do this. What is your top priority? I want all of our students to have a hope for a brighter future. As a member of the school board and an educator it will be important to me that the Blaine school district is providing the necessary strategic vision, resources and leadership to our students, teachers and administrators. We need to address the many challenges (See Candidates, page 13)

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soldiers bond with on assignment, especially in war zones. The event began in 2016 after Bow Wow & Woofs owner Heather Campbell met a local serviceman who was reunited with his companion with the help of Puppy Rescue Mission. In the years since, Campbell has been a huge supporter of the organization, holding these events with the goals of getting the community involved in the project and honoring veterans. With fun for animals and humans alike, the festival consistently draws around 300 attendees, who have collectively raised more than $60,000 and helped to rescue over 70 puppies, Campbell said. The day will begin at 11 a.m. with a Paws Across the Border dog walk, where dogs from both Canada and the U.S. will pad through the Peace Arch. Dogs who choose to dress up can be entered in the Patriotic Pooch Contest, judged by Scott Less from 92.9 KISM. There have been rumors that a Great Dane in a sailor suit will be in attendance. Attendees can enjoy drinks from the Boundary Bay Brewery beer garden, as well as a barbeque feast including pulled pork, grilled chicken, spinach salad, baked beans, slider rolls and cole-

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“You leave as a different person after hearing them. It’s a very touching event,” Campbell said. There are currently two Puppy Rescue Mission dogs in Whatcom County, one of which was delivered with funds from a past festival. Veteran speakers will be coming from around the region and country. Tickets to this event are $20 and include parking. For more information, call 360/332-3647 or visit puppyrescuemissionfundraiser.com.

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of a technology driven economy and find innovative ways to better equip our students with the best education possible for their future. I would like to see the Blaine school district, as the center of our community, make itself more accessible and integrated with the community. It is an exciting time for our district with completion of the high school imminent and the hiring of a new superintendent on the horizon. I will be a reasonable and responsible voice with an unwavering commitment to the community that I love.

s Dougal Thomas Prudence Welch District 2 Age: 46 Voted in last school levy election: No. “I didn’t get that ballot in the mail and I was out of town for that month,” she said. “I have had mail issues for some time now. But I am not the only one in Blaine that has mail issues.” Prudence Welch is a broker at Sundance Yacht Sales who has

four kids; one attends Blaine Middle School and three are Blaine High School graduates. Why are you running? I am running for school board to bring new ideas and fresh concepts to improve our community, which starts in our schools. This involves balancing long- and shortterm goals for the district so our students can have a brighter future. I feel like we could improve our living and learning tools, which would help our children be more successful. I am a parent who has had three children graduate from Blaine, and I currently have one in middle school. I care! What’s your top priority? My main objective is to provide a healthy and safe environment for our children and teachers. I personally have had to deal with bullying and learning disabilities. This is frustrating for teachers, parents and students. In my opinion this would start with building mutual respect in our schools, which would improve our community. We all lead busy lives, but when you take the time out to see the actual frustration and needs of some of the students, it is alarming. We live in a town that does care, and we have people willing

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to help. It’s not about politics; it’s about doing what’s right. Charles Gibson District 4 Age: 72 Voted in last school levy election: Yes. Charles Gibson has served on the Blaine school board since 2008 and has been the pastor of Northwood Alliance Church in Blaine for 25 years. His four children graduated from Blaine High School and he now has grandchildren at Blaine schools. Why are you running? I thought long and hard on that question and finally decided to do so for one major reason and with the encouragement of other board members. With the retirement of superintendent Ron Spanjer, I am convinced we need experienced board members to carry forward many of the good things that were started under his care. I’m told that it takes a couple years for a new board member to learn how school districts work and I know that was true for myself. The funding sources and fiscal management are more complicated than ever with recent changes by the legislature. And there’s a myriad of worthy educational programs that need care by the board and administration. I’m convinced that whoever we choose as our new superintendent will greatly benefit from board members who are experienced and know the local culture well from the first day that leader arrives on campus. What is your top priority? My top priority will continue to be sure our school district

cares well for all the children in our district regardless of who their family is or how well situated they are in life. Technology is rapidly changing almost every aspect of our lives, and our students need to be prepared for a rapidly changing world. The great thing about public education is the opportunity it gives for every child to develop to full potential. It’s often said that Blaine school district is the heart of our communities of Birch Bay, Point Roberts and Blaine. We have outstanding teachers who truly love the children and work hard to see them flourish. It’s worth our very best effort to keep our schools running smoothly with fairness to all our students, parents and staff.

s Charles Gibson Tana Perkins Reneau District 4 Age: 47 Voted in last school levy election: Yes. Before becoming director of focused ministries at North Whatcom Young Life, Tana Perkins Reneau taught elementary school for 12 years and has a Washington state principal/administrator

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O B I T U A RY Albert (Bert) H. Boursaw August 12, 1950 - May 13, 2019

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Blaine CBP explorers win at state competition By Jami Makan The Blaine contingent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Explorer Program recently took first and second place honors at a state competition. The Explorer Program is a volunteer program for young men and women between the ages of 14 and 20 who are interested in learning more about law enforcement careers. The Explorer Program has posts in various areas throughout the state where CBP has a presence, including Blaine. Different posts recently came together for the Snohomish County Explorer State Competition, which was held in Monroe from May 31 to June 2. At the event, the Blaine post took first and second place,

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Reading program forgives fines for kids The Whatcom County Library System won’t let late fees stop kids from reading this summer. School-aged kids who participate in its summer reading program, which began June 1 and goes through August 31, can get up to $5 in fines removed from their account. “The idea is we’re trying to make it easy as possible for kids and teens to fill their lives with books and reading,” said Tamar Clarke, WCLS teen ser-

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Coming up Plover Ferry Rides: Fridays and Saturdays, 12–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Departs from Blaine Harbor gate 2 on the hour/Semiahmoo dock on the half-hour. Adults $5, kids $1. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com.

Library System. Contact: 360/371-5312. Teen Improv Workshop: Wednesday, June 26, 3 to 4:30 pm, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Are you interested in dramatic arts? Do you love to be funny? Or do you want to learn to be more creative, spontaneous, outrageous, and confident? If so, you will enjoy this workshop created by Anna from the Upfront Theatre. For grades 6–12.

APA Museum: Through September, Friday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Learn about the area’s commercial fishing history with antique machinery, historic photos and an original sailboat. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com.

Birch Bay Community Meals: Wednesday, June 26, Christ the King North-Bay, 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Dinner, music, games and food pantry. To donate or volunteer contact: bbsummercommunitymeals@gmail.com.

World’s Largest Swim Lesson: Thursday, June 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Free swim lesson for kids ages 0-14. Info: 360/371-7500.

Live Music at The Vault: Friday, June 28, 7–10 Depression Bipolar Support Group: Thursday, June p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring 20, 6–7:30 p.m., downstairs at Blaine United Church of Lefty and the Right Hand Band. Info: 360/392-0955. Christ, (Use doors on Clark street, elevator available). Blaine Farmers Market: Swap Meet Day: No cost, but donations accepted. Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., G Street Plaza. Blaine Kite Day: Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Vendors may sell anything (clothes, cosmetics, old Blaine Marine Park. Members of kite clubs show off records, knick knacks, etc.) that will fit on their 5 their skills, flying artwork and help younger fliers get - 6 foot table for $4. Sign up by calling or emailing their kites flying high. Info: blainechamber.com. the visitor center by Friday, June 28. Teddy Bear Repair Workshop: Saturday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Inspired by Mark Nixon’s book, Much Loved, professional toymaker Pippa Mars will share techniques, tools, and tips for bringing vitality back to your overloved stuffed animal. Share advance info about your animal with library staff. Space limited; registration required. Info: 360/305-3637. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, June 22, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Havilah Rand & Phil Sottile. Info: 360/392-0955. Dementia: There can still be joy in the journey! Monday, June 24, 6 to 7 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Discuss challenges in communication and understanding behaviors. Classes are free, and refreshments will be served. Presented by Silverado Bellingham Memory Care. Space is limited and registration is requested. Info: 360-305-3637. Friends of Birch Bay Library AGM: Monday, June 24, 6:30–8:30 p.m., the Fireside Room of the Birch Bay Community Bible Church, corner of Bay and Blaine Roads. Learn about the progress being made toward having our own branch library of the Whatcom County

Paws Across the Border: Saturday, June 29, noon, Peace Arch Park. Dog walk through the Peace Arch. Gather at the park at 11 a.m. Prizes for most patriotic pooch. Preregistration required at eventbrite.com/e/paws-across-the-border-registration or at Bow Wow and Woofs in Birch Bay Square. Puppy Rescue Mission Fundraiser: Saturday, June 29, starting at 1 p.m., American kitchen area of Peace Arch State Park. Dog festival featuring vendors, samples, caricatures, blessing of the animals, meet the dogs of Puppy Rescue Mission, Boundary Bay beer garden, silent/live auctions, BBQ. Tickets $20 at puppyrescuemissionfundraiser.com. Proceeds benefit Puppy Rescue Mission. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, June 29, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Joe Young & Joana. Info: 360/392-0955.

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4-H Club Rhinestone Wranglers: July 4, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., H Street in front of the war memorial and Blaine police department. A Program of The American Legion. This is the club’s main fundraiser to take their animals to the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden in August. Cheeseburgers, hamburgers, Hempler’s hot dogs, corn on the cob, water, soda, chips. Blaine Harbor Music Festival: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, July 8, 9, 11 and 12, 7 p.m. at PAC. Free, donations accepted. Free concerts on the G Street Plaza, Monday, July 8–Friday, July 12, noon. Big Band Benefit: Wednesday, July 10, 7:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. Dine and dance to a full big band sound in the beautiful outdoor pavilion. Featuring Blaine Harbor Music Festival faculty and jazz diva Greta Matassa. Tickets: blaineharbormusicfestival.org. Benefits Blaine Harbor Music Festival.

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Jovino Santos Neto and Special Guest: Monday, July 18, 7:30 p.m., Jansen Arts Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. A master pianist with energetic grooves and lyrical melodies. Tickets: jansenartscenter.org. Benefits the Blaine Harbor Music Festival.

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Birch Bay Rollback Weekend and Sand Sculpture Competition: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Sand sculpture competition, car show, live music, beer garden, food vendors, craft fair. Info and registration birchbaychamber.com.

Precipitation: During the period of June 10-16, 0 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2019 year-to-date precipitation is 13.9 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 85°F on June 12 with a low of 53°F on June 10. Average high was 76°F and average low was 55°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

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Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July: Thursday, July 4, downtown Blaine. Show ’n shine car show 8 a.m.-3 p.m., arts and crafts street fair 10 a.m.—5 p.m., parade at noon, live music all day, beer garden 1–5 p.m., fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Info: blainechamber.com.

ArtScape Teens: Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m., Soul Space Studio, 264B H Street. A safe place for teens to set their imaginations free through art mediums. Free studio time. Birch Bay Community Meals: Wednesday, July 3, Sponsor: Healthy Youth Coalition. Info: 435/704-1598. Christ the King North-Bay, 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Dinner, music, games and food pantry. To donate or volunteer contact: bbsummercommunitySubmissions to Coming Up should be sent to meals@gmail.com. calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday. Community Pancake Breakfast: Thursday, July

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June 14, 9:10 a.m.: Hang-up (911) on Cowichan Road.

June 15, 9:21 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer.

June 14, 9:57 a.m.: Landlord tenant dispute cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer.

June 15, 9:46 p.m.: Civil problem on Loomis Trail Road, Custer.

June 14, 11:07 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Lateener Lane.

June 15, 9:50 p.m.: Threat cold call on Sehome Road.

June 14, 11:33 a.m.: Trespass on Portal Way.

June 15, 9:53 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Karber Road.

June 14, 11:33 a.m.: Watch for on Birch Bay-Lynden and Blaine roads. June 14, 4:10 p.m.: Traffic problem on Clamdigger and Oyster drives.

June 15, 10:31 p.m.: Party on Birch Bay Drive. June 15, 11:15 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Harbor Drive.

June 14, 5:46 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on June 16, 10:09 a.m.: Impound private on Pacific Highway. Blaine Road. June 14, 10:06 p.m.: Watch for on H Street Road.

June 16, 12:46 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer.

June 14, 10:08 p.m.: Noise on Birch Bay-Lyn- June 16, 2:53 p.m.: Serve papers on H Street Road. den Road. June 15, 1:06 a.m.: Noise on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

June 16, 5:47 p.m.: Music on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

June 15, 2:46 p.m.: Sex crime, no rape cold call on Fern Street.

June 16, 5:51 p.m.: Watch for on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

June 15, 3:52 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking/non-injury on Custer School and Birch Bay-Lynden roads.

June 16, 6:29 p.m.: Music on Jackson Road.

June 15, 5:09 p.m.: Assist citizen on Fawn Crescent Road. June 15, 6:06 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer.

June 16, 6:34 p.m.: Refer to other agency on Morgan Drive. June 16, 7 p.m.: Whatcomm record on Moonlight Way. June 16, 7:01 p.m.: Fight on Crockett Road.

June 15, 6:37 p.m.: Assault simple on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

June 16, 8:05 p.m.: Hang-up (911) on Sunburst Drive.

June 15, 8:11 p.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. One arrest and citation for driving with a suspended license in the third degree.

June 16, 8:07 p.m.: Assist agency on Pacific Highway.

June 15, 9:11 p.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay Square Street.

June 16, 11:47 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Sunburst Drive. Reports provided by WCSO

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s Hundreds of residents and visitors charged into Birch Bay during the annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 1. The event was hosted by Photo by Chuck Kinzer the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. Photos on page 10.

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January • Donning costumes, revelers took part in the annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 1 at Birch Bay Beach Park. The event was hosted by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and draws thousands of people each year. • Newly elected members to Blaine City Council, Alicia Rule, Eric Davidson, Bonnie Onyon and Charlie Hawkins took their oath of office before a regular meeting on January 8. The city council unanimously appointed Onyon as mayor and council member Steve Lawrenson as mayor, pro tempore. • Serving teens in Blaine and Birch Bay, the Health Youth Coalition hosted its first Teen Nite on January 15 at the Pizza Factory. The event featured live music, games, prizes and pizza. More than 100 people attended, including kids from Blaine, Birch Bay, Ferndale and Lynden. • Developer Mike Hill announced plans to build a mix of a commercial, office and retail space next to the Chevron gas station

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he owns on Peace Portal Drive. • Birch Bay couple Pat and Patty Anderson sat down with The Northern Light to describe their 5,428-mile, 226-day boat journey around the eastern United States, called ‘America’s Great Loop.’ • Whatcom County Council appointed former chairman of the Lummi Nation Business Council Timothy Ballew II to serve a vacant at-large seat on January 16. Ballew was expected to fulfill the position until the next election and told county councilmembers he would not run for the position in November. • The state Transportation Improvement Board allocated $293,425 to the ‘Peace Portal Community Trail Phase 2’ project. The project aims to create a pedestrian connection from the new pedestrian crossing at the Peace Arch U.S./Canadian border crossing through the city to southern Blaine city limits. • Krys and Katy Bennet purchased The Railway Cafe, located at 795 Peace Portal Drive, and re-opened it on January 19.

• The Blaine school board approved a resolution to send a $12 million capital levy to voters on January 22 to fund a variety of projects the district wanted to complete over six years. Projects included updating the existing grand stand structure and purchasing property for a

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Storm results in Polar Bear Plunge kicks off the New Year costly damage for Blaine, Birch Bay Upwards of $5 million in damage was incurred locally from the December 20 storm that left Birch Bay Drive in tatters, according to estimates from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). “While all of Whatcom County has been affected by this event, hardest hit was Birch Bay where significant road damage has occurred,” said John Gargett, deputy director of the WCSO division of emergency management, in a statement. Gusts peaked at 60 mph and sustained winds reached 50 mph during the storm, which hit the hardest between 1:45 and 3:45 p.m., Gargett said. Low atmospheric pressure caused a storm surge in Birch Bay that lifted 3-to-5-foot waves over the drive, crashing into businesses and homes. Power outages were reported for thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers across Whatcom County. Some households in the southern portion of Birch Bay, including Point Whitehorn, were without power for 18 to 20 hours, Gargett said. At least 12 homes were damaged on Birch Bay Drive as well as approximately 10 businesses, Gargett said. Bay Breeze Restaurant and Bar, located at 7829 Birch Bay Drive, was damaged so severely it was red-tagged by the county, meaning it is unsafe to enter. Recognized by its bright-blue exterior, the restaurant opened in May. A statement posted to Facebook on behalf of Bay Breeze staff and owner Chris Choi said the restaurant would be forced to cancel all events and close until further notice. “We promise to keep everyone posted on what the future holds for the Breeze as we figure things out but it is going to take some time before we have any real information to share,” Choi wrote. “Thank you all for your support. We are Birch Bay strong.” To lend support to the restaurant and its employees, staff at The Beach at Birch Bay and Boardwalk Restaurant hosted a benefit on December 27. The event featured a silent auction and a performance by The Replayzmentz, among others. “We are humbled by the generosity of our community,” read a statement from Bay Breeze. “We thank each and everyone one of you for reaching out and coming together to help us during this difficult time.” In addition to damaging about a dozen residences in Birch Bay, the storm forced at least two families out of their homes, Gargett said. One family had to relocate to Bellingham temporarily because their home was floating, held down only by plumbing. The most costly and time-consuming repair will be to Birch Bay Drive, which was severely undermined by wave action resulting in large cracks and subsidence of the road bed. Currently, one northbound lane is open between Harborview and Shintaffer with a 10 mph speed limit, according to the WCSO. Southbound traffic from Birch Bay Village and Birch Point must use Shintaffer

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Park district commissioners are considering a buyout proposal for their lease with the company that owns the Verizon cell phone tower. At their August 13 meeting commissioner Bennett Blaustein reported that Landmark Dividend, a company that specializes in ground lease acquisitions, was “really pushing” to buy out the lease the district entered into with SBA Communications in 2011. SBA has also approached the district with a lease buyout offer. The lease currently pays the district $1,250 per month and contains a clause for inflation adjustments for the term of the agreement. Unsure of the length of the term, commissioners asked secretary Lynn VanBuskirk to have a copy of the lease for discussion at their September meeting. “We would get a lump sum,” Blaustein said, with initial numbers being suggested in the $200,000-$250,000 range. The land would remain the property of the park district and when the lease expired it could be renegotiated or terminated. Blaustein asked commissioner Stephen Falk to look into the proposal with him. “It looks to me like it might be the right thing to do but I want to make sure it helps the community,” he said. “I would go for a bird in the hand,” agreed commissioner Linda Hughes. She added that having the money now could allow for future investments or to enhance the park system with improvements or land acquisition. Blaustein said with cellular technology changing, the value of the tower could diminish in coming years. In 2017, he said, over 60 percent of Verizon’s new deployment was using small-cell technology rather than tower installations. “All of the cellular companies are starting to move to small cell technology and when they do they won’t need towers,” he said.

s With the snip from a large pair of scissors, Whatcom County Library Board of Trustees chair Marvin Waschke officially opened the Photo by Louise Mugar new Point Roberts Library on August 11. More photos at allpointbulletin.com

The three state district 42 races for senator and representatives in the 2018 primary showed that the current Republican incumbents have a headwind against them in the upcoming general election in November. What accounts for this turn of affairs? Were Republican voters content to let their mail-in ballots sit on the kitchen counter or were Democrats more energized than usual this go-around? Comparing countywide primary results in state representative races in 2016 ver-

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By Meg OlsOn Whatcom County parks engineers are scratching their heads trying to figure out how to design a long-lasting dock for Lighthouse Marine Park. In July, the dock was taken out again after “stress cracking” was discovered throughout the structure, according to parks design and development supervisor Rod Lamb. “This was the third time it was in the

water,” Lamb confirmed. The dock was originally launched in 2015 to replace the old wooden dock that was removed from service in 2009. It failed after a month in the water and the county spent $27,000 in materials to repair it, sharing the rest of the costs with the dock manufacturer and installer. It was back in the water in mid2016 and survived the 2017 season before the current damage caused the county to pull it for public safety reasons. So why can’t a new dock be built to

withstand the same conditions the old wood and floatation foam dock put up with for 16 years with minimal annual maintenance? “It’s different than the last time,” Lamb said. “There are new requirements the old dock didn’t need to meet,” such as allowing light to penetrate to the water below. Lamb said engineers were reevaluating the design and costing out alternatives. “We will do some analysis,” Lamb said.

sus 2018, there were 32,490 and 32,084 total votes cast in the seats held by Luanne Van Werven and Vincent Buys respectively in 2016. In 2018, there were 41,578 and 41,520 total countywide votes cast in the same races. Republican votes increased 9.4 percent for Van Werven (18,409 in 2018 vs. 16,834 in 2016) and 14 percent for Buys (19,808 in 2018 vs. 17,408 in 2016) so Republican apathy isn’t an issue, it seems. The big news is Democratic turnout. Democratic votes in the Van Werven race

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in 2018 increased 61 percent countywide (21,101 in 2018 vs. 13,082 in 2016) and 99 percent in the Buys race (21,712 in 2018 vs. 10,867 in 2016). While state senator Doug Ericksen wasn’t up for election in 2016, results from the 2018 primary show he too has a tough horse race ahead of him. He received 19,147 votes in this primary while his two Democratic challengers combined had 22,620 votes, 3,473 more than him. Ericksen is going to need some fancy silver spurs come November.

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