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BBQ fundraiser for future Birch Bay library, page 13
Orca Action Month proclaimed, page 7
Blaine’s new police chief sworn in
By Jami Makan
(See FCN, page 6)
s Donnell “Tank” Tanksley, the new Blaine police chief, being sworn in by mayor Bonnie Onyon at the June 24 city council meeting. Photo by Jami Makan
What to expect at this year’s Fourth of July celebration By Jami Makan It’s almost time for Blaine’s annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The Fourth of July festivities are expected to once again attract thousands of people, and here’s what’s on deck. The Blaine Senior Center will be hosting a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. The meal price is $6 for adults and $4 for children under six. The menu will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, orange juice and coffee. After breakfast, festival-goers can visit the Show N Shine Car Show, which features over 200 classic vehicles; the show
goes from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. downtown. The Blaine Library Book Sale will have plenty of books on offer for those who want some good reads for the summer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Arts and Crafts Street Fair will feature local artists and artisans selling their work from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown. The old-fashioned parade will start at noon along Peace Portal Drive. Parade staging is based on a first-come, firstserved basis. Pre-registration isn’t required to participate, but organizers recommend filling out the registration form ahead of time and bringing it to the line-up. Forms are available at blainechamber.com. Regis-
Retired CBP officer arrested for pulling a gun By Jami Makan A retired U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun from his waistband while confronting his wife and her boyfriend. On June 17, the Blaine police department received a report that a man had brandished a weapon at Ambiance Coiffure Hair Salon on Martin Street in downtown Blaine. Retired CBP officer Larry Lee Nichols,
70, had allegedly attended the hair salon to confront his wife, the owner, and to tell her she needed to come home. After Nichols began arguing loudly with his wife, her boyfriend, who was also present, sought to intervene. According to Blaine police sergeant Michael Munden, Nichols then reached behind his waist and pulled out a handgun. Nichols allegedly held the gun with his right hand and showed a side profile of the gun to his wife’s boyfriend, who said, “Please don’t shoot me.”
“I just might,” Nichols responded. Moments before officers arrived on scene, Nichols had departed from the location in a vehicle. The incident was then reported to police by his wife and her boyfriend, who reportedly feared for his life during the confrontation. Officers went to Nichols’ residence in the Birch Bay area, and were able to pick him up without incident. “He came out of the residence without any issues (See Gun threat, page 5)
tration starts at 9 a.m. and parade judging is at 11 a.m. Most entries are free, but there is a fee of $25 for political entries and a $10 fee for businesses which are not members of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce. The parade’s grand marshals will be the doctors and staff of Bay Medical Clinic, which has been an integral part of the local community for many years. After the parade, attendees can enjoy a drink in the beer garden, which will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. It will be located in a roped off area at the Pizza Factory parking lot. Plover ferry rides will also be available from Blaine Harbor from noon to 8 p.m. (See July 4, page 7)
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The city of Blaine has received a non-binding letter of intent from Family Care Network (FCN) for the purchase of 2.5 acres of the Gateway parcel. According to FCN’s letter of intent, the new development would include a general medical practice, a medical laboratory and an urgent care facility as well as parking, landscaping and the potential for future expansion. The approximately 10,000-square-foot medical clinic would initially be staffed by four or five providers, and would also include radiology facilities. The urgent care facility would be open seven days a week and would be available to anyone, including non-FCN clients. The proposal involves property at the north end of the Gateway parcel adjacent to H Street, SR-543 and Grant Avenue. The Gateway parcel was formerly the site of the Blaine Municipal Airport. It is owned by the city of Blaine and originally consisted of approximately 28 acres of fully serviced, flat, prime commercial, industrial, manufacturing and warehouse property within Blaine city limits. The city has already sold off many of those acres. Price has not been included in the letter of intent, which indicates that the potential buyer may alternatively be interested in leasing the property. An executive session was held at the June 24 city council meeting, in which councilmembers discussed issues related to price and provided input to city manager Michael Jones for negotiations with FCN. “The city manager recommends that the council consider the letter of intent and direct the city manager to develop a counteroffer by amending the letter of intent and proposing it to the prospective buyer,” read a recommendation contained in the request for council action prepared by Jones prior to the June 24 council meeting. Jones recommended amending the letter of intent in several ways. First, he said the 2.5 acres should be subject to a
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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/ Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@pointrobertspress.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@pointrobertspress.com Editor Jami Makan jami@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Aly Siemion aly@pointrobertspress.com
Blaine’s Boys and Girls Club has a new director
s Dakota Biggs, the new director of the Blaine Boys and Girls Club. Dakota Biggs has been appointed the new director of the Blaine Boys and Girls Club. Biggs has worked at the Blaine Boys and Girls Club for three years, previously as the program coordinator. Before that, he majored in sociology at Western Washington University and then completed an AmeriCorps program. According to its website, AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs whose members address community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty and preparing for disasters. It was through the AmeriCorps program
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that Biggs started volunteering at the Bellingham branch of the Boys and Girls Club. He became passionate about the organization and decided to stick with it. “[The club] is an excellent source of community for kids who might lack that at home,” Biggs said. After the head of the Blaine branch recently moved to the Ferndale branch, Biggs was appointed as the new director of the Blaine branch. Samantha Dennison, head of the Ferndale branch, said Biggs was chosen for the role because he has shown exemplary leadership and growth.
“[Biggs] has gone above and beyond to build those relationships with the kids we serve,” Dennison said. The Blaine Boys and Girls Club offers programs to kids all week, but Biggs wants people to know about their summer meal program. Meals are available at 8 a.m. or noon for any kids who come to the club, free of charge and regardless of whether they’re involved in club programs or not. Biggs said he can be reached with any questions about the club at dbiggs@ whatcomclubs.org or by stopping by at the club.
Letters The Editor: There is a primary election coming up with local candidates running for several offices that impact our lives right here. See the Whatcom County Auditor’s website for all the details at co.whatcom.wa.us/1574/ Elections. The race I am focused on this year is the coastal district 5 seat of the Whatcom County Council. That’s the area from the coast to I-5 and from the border to Bellingham city limits. The candidate for whom I am volunteering my time and energy is Natalie McClendon. She is totally prepared by experience, knowledge and character. She is a life-long environmentalist, a small business owner and a current Whatcom County planning commissioner. She is one of the smartest people I know, who studies
issues carefully before deciding on action, and gives her time to worthy organizations such as the League of Women Voters and the Sierra Club. Be sure to vote in this election and vote for Natalie for coastal district 5. Ruth Higgins Blaine The Editor: I have carefully read the candidate statements for school board in the latest issue. All the candidates have expressed lofty goals for the district. What seems lacking is specificity in how to meet the needs of all students. Blaine schools should define excellence not only by their programs for the high achieving students but also by how they
meet the needs of struggling students. I am disappointed that none of the candidates spoke to the explicit need for the district to focus on our students who need additional support due to special needs, mental health, poverty and homelessness. Our search for the next superintendent must be led by a school board who recognizes that unless our new superintendent is skilled in addressing the diversity of our students, we will continue to leave some students behind. Sylvia Hayden Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 9 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blainesd.org.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 1 p.m. Station 61. Info: nwfrs.net.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., location varies. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.
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and they took him to jail,” said Munden. Nichols was charged with brandishing a handgun pursuant to RCW 9.41.270, which states that it is unlawful for any person “to carry, exhibit, display or draw any firearm” in a manner “that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons.” He was also charged with
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felony harassment pursuant to RCW 9A.46.020. According to Munden, there is always the possibility of danger when a weapon is drawn during a heated confrontation. “It doesn’t sound like he raised it and pointed it directly at the victim, but just displaying it to someone is enough to get a felony charge,” he said. As of Wednesday, June 26, Nichols was still in custody at Whatcom County Jail in Bellingham, according to records provided by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.
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CITY OF BLAINE Unless noted, all meetings are held at City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000 and are open to the public. Agendas can be found on the City’s website.
Thursday, June 27 7pm – Planning Commission Thursday, July 4 City Offices Closed – 4th of July
Monday, July 8 6pm – Regular City Council meeting (Continued) Public Hearing: Multi-Family Property Tax Exemption. Public Hearing: Considering the declaration of the property at 344 H Street to be surplus property.
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HEARING BY BLAINE CITY COUNCIL ON THE CONSIDERATION OF DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS Notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Blaine, WA, will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 8, 2019, at 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers, Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000, to consider the declaration of the property at 344 H Street (Lots 20-23, Block 32 of Plat of City of Blaine) land, building and contents to be surplus property. 344 H Street is the former City Hall building/property for the City of Blaine, WA. If the subject property is declared surplus, the City Council may thereafter direct the City Manager to pursue sale and redevelopment of the property in an effort to make the site a contributing part of the City’s downtown redevelopment effort. The City shall not bound to any sales agreement or obligated to sell the subject property unless a purchase and sale agreement is approved by the City Council in open public session. 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, July 8, 2019. Written comments or questions regarding this notice should be directed to City Manager Michael Jones, 435 Martin St. Suite 3000, Blaine, WA, 98230 at mjones@cityofblaine.com, or 360-332-8311. The meeting location is an accessible facility. Anyone wishing to attend and participate who may need special accommodation to do so should contact the City Clerk’s office no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Samuel Crawford, City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager
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mutually agreeable site plan and conditions. Second, he said earnest money should be a more substantial amount than the $10,000 proposed in the letter of intent. Earnest money is a deposit a buyer gives to a seller as a show of good faith. Other suggested amendments included a 60-day feasibility period. Currently, the letter of intent says that the buyer “shall have 90 days from mutual agreement of the [purchase and sale agreement] to determine at its sole discretion whether the property is feasible for buyer’s purposes.” Also, Jones suggested that closing should occur within 90 days of recording a specific binding site plan for parcel creation, and that the city should begin the process of creating the lot after the buyer has waived contingencies. Significantly, the letter of intent says that “the buyer may assign the [purchase and sale agreement] to an LLC to be formed.” For this reason, Jones suggested that “if the buyers assign the property to an LLC, it needs to
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be controlled by the buyers and subject to any and all terms of the sale such as the use of the site for medical services.” At the June 24 Blaine City Council meeting, councilmembers voted to direct Jones to amend the letter of intent in all of the ways he suggested, except for the provision regarding earnest money, which will remain at $10,000. They also gave Jones direction regarding the selling price, which Jones would not discuss publicly at this time. The letter of intent is dated May 20 and was signed on May 21 by a representative of Building Partnership LLC on behalf of FCN. The letter of intent expires on June 30 “unless terminated by the buyer for any or no reason.” According to its official website, Family Care Network was first developed in the mid1980s, when a group of local, independent family practice physicians came together to form an independent practice association called Whatcom Health Associates (WHA). In 1998, the members of WHA voted to dissolve and reorganize as a group practice named Family Care Network.
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Live music will sound throughout the day. Artists performing include the Springman Family Band, 133d Army National Guard Band, Silver City Band and GenRAShun. For dinner, the Semiahmoo Resort is holding a seaside barbecue from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission to the barbecue is first-come, first-served. Unlike previous years, when guests paid a set price for an all-you-can-eat menu, this year the menu will be a la carte. Options include hot dogs, Kobe burgers, garden burgers, barbequed chicken, a half rack of pork ribs, seafood stew and corn on the cob, as well as cookies, brownies and all-you-
can-eat watermelon for dessert. There will be lawn games, live music and face painting for kids. To cap it all off, a fireworks show begins at 10:15 p.m. at Blaine Marine Park. Many downtown streets will be closed during the day, so attendees are asked to plan accordingly. Can I light off fireworks? Fireworks laws in Blaine are currently in effect after Blaine City Council passed two ordinances restricting the use of consumer fireworks in 2016. Consumer fireworks are completely banned for all of Blaine west of Shintaffer Road, which includes Semiahmoo Spit. They are also banned on all publicly owned lands, including city parks, around the harbor and school grounds. On the east side of Blaine, it’s
legal to shoot off fireworks from 10 a.m. to midnight on July 4. Fireworks are allowed in Birch Bay, but are not permitted in Birch Bay State Park. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce asks those who choose to light fireworks to clean any resulting debris to reduce the impact on the community and animals living in the area. Anyone who lights fireworks at the bay is asked to bring garbage bags and a flashlight to clean up after dark and take trash with them. Consumers are encouraged to keep fireworks stored away from children and to use care when selecting the area where fireworks will be discharged. Having water and leaving pets inside, only allowing adults to light fireworks and cleaning up fireworks debris are ways to be safe when lighting fireworks.
have this community of orcas in our midst, know them as individuals and pods and watch them from our ferries, boats and many miles of shoreline.” Onyon also noted that people have only started to learn about the intelligence and social capabilities of orcas, and that Washington state supports efforts to recover this endangered population of Southern Resident orcas. She said that the Lummi Nation and other organizations are currently engaged in an effort “to educate the public and take action to improve conditions for the survival of the Southern Resident orcas.” “I encourage all people in our city to focus on the plight of the fragile Southern Resident community of orcas, honor their presence in our waters and speed up efforts to recover the population,” said Onyon.
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Orca Action Month proclaimed in Blaine The month of June this year has been proclaimed Orca Action Month in the city of Blaine. Mayor Bonnie Onyon made the proclamation at the June 24 city council meeting. Onyon noted that the Southern Resident orcas were listed as endangered in November 2005 under the Endangered Species Act, and that major factors in the decline of the Southern Resident orca population include captures for marine parks in the 1960s and 1970s, declining salmon runs, toxic pollution, loss of habitat and increasing vessel traffic and noise levels in Puget Sound and the ocean. “Bringing attention to the orcas will also bring attention to the need to clean up Puget Sound and restore and conserve important Puget Sound habitats and Chinook salmon spawning grounds,” said Onyon. “We are blessed to
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Disc golf tournament at Lincoln Park was a success By Jami Makan A recent disc golf tournament in Blaine attracted 60 players, who competed in different divisions for prizes including cash, portable disc golf baskets and trophies. The second annual Battle by the Border tournament took place on June 8 at Lincoln Park in Blaine. It was organized by the Whatcom Disc Golf Club, which started the tournament last year shortly after the Lincoln Park disc golf course officially opened to the public in May 2018. Last year’s event attracted 86 players. This year, most of the 60 participants came from around Whatcom County. A handful came from Snohomish and King counties, and one came all the way from Whistler, B.C. Players competed in five different divisions: Open Pro, Open Master 40+, Advance Amateur, Intermediate Amateur and Amateur Women. The “open” divisions were for more advanced players, who competed for cash prizes of up to $300. Meanwhile, the “amateur” divisions were for less advanced players who competed for a portable disc golf basket valued at $200 as well as a wood-carved trophy and golf discs valued at $15 each. The tournament started at 8 a.m. and ended at 5 p.m. During that window, players played a total of 27 holes – a first round of 18 holes followed by a final nine holes. The course at Lincoln Park has a total of 18 holes. Akin to ball golf, disc golf players count strokes each time a disc is thrown from a tee pad. The goal is to throw one’s disc into a basket, representing the hole, in as few strokes as possible. Players take turns until they finish the hole or basket, and the player with the least throws wins the game. The cost of entry was $35 for amateurs and $50 for open pros. These entry fees, together with sponsorship from 18 local businesses, helped pay for the prizes that were awarded to tournament winners. The winners were Tyler Kunkel of Lake Stevens (Open
Pro), Brandon Essy of Bellingham (Open Master 40+), Lucas Latta of Oak Harbor (Advance Amateur), Nathan Piwonski of Fircrest (Intermediate Amateur) and Laurin Poe of Bellingham (Amateur Women). “This event is going to happen every year,” said tournament director Randy Newton, who helped organize the Battle by the Border tournament along with assistant tournament director Andy Salkield of Bellingham. “We hope to have the tournament grow and get bigger and find more sponsors. Our goal is to attract high-caliber players. We hope to bring in some of the best players in the state in the future.” The Whatcom Disc Golf Club hosts three or four different tournaments each year, and their next tournament will be the 23rd annual Cornwall Classic in Bellingham. Expected to attract 100 players, it is the biggest event that the club hosts every year. Newton, who also serves as vice president of the non-profit Whatcom Disc Golf Club, helped design Blaine’s disc golf course. The course came to life after city staff approached the club with the idea several years ago. Around Thanksgiving of 2016, volunteers including Newton helped remove large amounts of invasive ivy from Lincoln Park. “We spent about five months clearing out ivy, underbrush, blackberry bushes and stinging nettle, clearing way for fairways for an 18hole course,” said Newton. Aside from readying park grounds, members of the club also helped develop the course map. Since its opening, the disc golf course has been a success, according to Newton. The course was designed to not impact primary and perimeter walking trails as well as the north and south trail. In a recent study session, however, city staff noted that some marks are being left on trees from golf discs, and that this could potentially be damaging to the trees. City councilmembers directed city staff to study the issue further, possibly by retaining an arborist to help identify the extent and severity of the issue.
The world has a water problem. Though the planet is 70 percent water, according to the World Bank, estimates indicate that with current population growth and water-management practices, the world will face a 40 percent shortfall between forecast demand and available supply of water by 2030. Conservation is one of the ways the world can confront its water problem head-on, potentially preventing billions of people from facing a water scarcity in the years to come. One of the ways people in the developed world can help to conserve water is by employing smart irrigation systems in their homes. Smart irrigation systems employ a similar type of smart technology many homeowners already rely on inside their homes. By employing such technology in their lawns and gardens, homeowners can reap many of the same rewards they enjoy by using smart home systems inside their homes, all while benefitting the planet. – Some smart irrigation systems can recognize the local weather. Many
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the hardware), consider installing soft-closing hinges and slides on doors and drawers. These devices eliminate slamming and caught fingers, reducing noise and injuries in the kitchen. Foot-pedal water operation When outfitting a sink, think about foot controls, which are popular in doctors’ offices and hospitals. Turning on the water with the tap of a foot can reduce the transfer of pathogens to faucets from hands during food preparation. These pedals also free up hands for other tasks. Bottoms up People likely spend more time raiding the refrigerator than the freezer on any given day. Rather than having to bend down to seek out that favorite flavor of Greek yogurt, choose a model with the
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24 years ago, a newspaper was born... Since 1995, The Northern Light independent newspaper has been the primary source for local news and events for the Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo community, proudly keeping our readers informed, engaged and connected, in print and online! The Northern Light since June 1995... • Number of issues published:
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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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• 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.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ELOISE RHONDA HASKINS, Deceased. No. 19-4-00307-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Lee Grochmal The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: June 3, 2019 with Clerk of Court Date of First Publication: June 27, 2019 Name of Co-Personal Representatives: DEAN B. HASKINS and DARRYL S. HASKINS Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: June 3, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Co-Personal Representative DEAN B. HASKINS and DARRYL S. HASKINS
Public Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: BILL C MURPHY (AKA WILLIAM CHARLES MURPHY), Deceased. No. 19-4-00316-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Deborra E. Garrett The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors June 5, 2019 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: June 12, 2019 Name of Personal Representative: PATRICK W. MURPHY Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED June 5, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Personal Representative PATRICK W. MURPHY
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: LOMAN LEROY HANSEN, Deceased. No. 19-4-00345-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge Raquel Montoya-Lewis The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: June 19, 2019 with Clerk of Court Date of First Publication: June 26, 2019 Name of Administrator: CAROL KELLEY Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202, Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: June 19, 2019 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator CAROL KELLEY
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Newest Semiahmoo Shore waterfront home with soaring vaulted great room design & expansive full width covered patio featuring full height stone fireplace & ample room for shoreline entertaining. All the exceptional design elements you’d expect at Semiahmoo Shore with fantastic guest suites on both main & upper floors. All main living on entry level, gated luxury at Semiahmoo spit with incomparable saltwater & mtn. views. MLS# 1395934
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Semiahmoo Shore 2187 sq. ft. “Sunrise” home w/ soaring 12’10” ceilings in great room & large windows taking full advantage of views over the Open Space meadow & Drayton Harbor. Wide Plank Flooring, Linear FP, quartz countertops, stainless appliance package, dbl. garage w/epoxy floor & Covered patio. Miles of beaches & walking trails connect with this exclusive gated enclave of fine homes. Minutes to US/ Canada border & under 3-hours to Seattle. MLS# 1201008
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DIRECTIONS: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left. For more information visit www.SemiahmooShore.com
Spectacular Contemporary Design. Beautiful brand new custom home in popular Birch Bay Village. Features include circular drive, oversize garage, RV & boat parking, covered patio. Leading Interior Design elements by Markie Nelson! Top of the line fixtures, appliances & finish work throughout. Hardwood flooring, granite & Quartz countertops, extensive tile work, floor to ceiling Ledge Stone fireplaces! This guard gated community includes marina, clubhouse, tennis, pickleball, pool, golf course & private beaches. Come home to a vacation! MLS #1325317. Directions: I-5 Exit 270 – West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., to left on Harborview to right on Birch Bay Drive continue to Birch Bay Village on Left.
Spacious home in Birch Bay Village with an easy flowthrough floor plan. Relax under the oversize front pergola, revel in the quiet of the private backyard, sit by the fire pit or dip in the hot tub. This home has a great open feel from a large kitchen w/eating bar to the multifunction family/dining room with a large living area and French doors off the living room. Be surprised by the second level of an extra 600 sq ft featuring an extra bedroom and bonus room. MUST CALL AGENT AND RESERVE SHOWING.
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Presale now available! Last opportunities to be a part of Semiahmoo’s unique “Clubhouse Point.” Premium, Southern exposure on 18th fairway, lake & green, A. Palmer Design. Primary living on main, office open to your secluded individual interior courtyard. Expansive decks, walls of windows bring the outdoors in. Huge kitchen, top notch appliances, stunning combinations of wood, stone, metals, juxtaposed w/substantial stonework create inviting design. 3 car garages.
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5430 Snow Goose Ln #204 $279,000
New construction @ Semiahmoo! 2-BD, 2-BA + den, mid-century modern style single level home w/ sharp facades & clean lines. Open & expansive, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, no steps, wide hallways & an 1,105 sq ft garage! Space for 5 cars or make the third bay your workout studio, hobby shop, art gallery, you name it! Gourmet Euro-style kitchen w/ grand island. Outdoor rooms w/ gas fireplaces. AC & in-floor radiant heat under Luxury Vinyl Plank & the latest in high efficiency appliances
Perfect location at Semiahmoo! Views of the 9th fairway offer plenty of sunshine. This single story home has 3 bed & 3 baths, large open great room, living room, and kitchen. Hardwood floors throughout the main living space, with French doors that open to the large deck in the back. Stainless steel appliances, granite counters, great attention to detail -- this is a great home for those wanting that sunny exposure!
Country Club Villa at Semiahmoo ground floor, recently updated and move in ready. Two bedroom, two bath, lovely designer colors and bathroom and kitchen upgrades, stainless steel appliances. Covered parking and private picnic/play area. Close proximity to the Golf Course, Clubhouse, Tennis and swim facilities. Memberships available for purchase. Excellent condition and ready to move into, could be turnkey for an additional negotiated price.
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Beautiful 10 acres near freeway on the Birch Bay Lynden Road. Property features large deep pond viewed from main house, shop, motherin-law suite, wooded trails, lots of timber and great privacy. Call Agent to set up a viewing. Renters on Property.
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Check out this view! Hard to find water & mountain view property close to town nestled in a private cul-desac. All primary living on the main level: open concept kitchen/living/dining features slate & hardwood flooring, S/S appliances + Master suite w/ direct access to the expansive deck! 2 more bedrooms + bath & family room on lower level create an ideal floor plan. Easy access to the schools, waterfront & saltwater marina, I-5 & US/ Canada borders. Blaine is booming, don’t miss this one!
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Blaine man arrested following large increase in catalytic converter thefts By Jami Makan A Blaine man is allegedly behind a “crew of thieves” who may have stolen as many as 100 catalytic converters in Whatcom County, causing up to $100,000 in estimated losses for county residents. The thefts are alleged to have occurred in late 2018 and early 2019, when Whatcom County experienced a significant increase in automotive catalytic converter thefts, which can cost each victim $1,000 or more. A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device located on the underside of an automobile. Shawn Bannon, 52, has been arrested and booked into jail for four counts of first-degree trafficking in stolen property and five counts of attempted trafficking in stolen property. Bannon is the owner of SAB Recycling LLC, located north of Bellingham on Guide Meridian.
According to a news release from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Bannon was arrested following an investigation that involved the use of an informant. The informant was initially caught after one theft of a catalytic converter was captured on video surveillance. After being identified and contacted, the informant confessed to his involvement in that theft and three other thefts. The informant then agreed to cooperate with the investigation, and provided details of the entire operation. According to the informant, stolen catalytic converters were often sold to Bannon, who had a “crew of thieves” who received pay for them. Bannon allegedly paid the thieves in cash and did not keep records of the sales as required by law. Bannon “actively manages the crew and warns them to lay low when he feels the thefts are capturing too much attention,” according to the informant, who
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also said that “catalytic converter thefts in Whatcom County would likely stop if Bannon wasn’t buying them.” During the investigation led by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, detectives observed and recorded five catalytic converter sales between the informant and Bannon. For each sale, the informant was provided catalytic converters and set up with a recording device. “During these sales, Bannon was recorded telling the informant what types of catalytic converters were worth the most money, to limit the amount they were stealing and to not do anything else in Whatcom County until things calmed down,” read the news release from the sheriff’s office. The Ferndale, Bellingham and Lynden police departments also participated in the investigation, which identified several local suspects who were selling stolen catalytic converters to Bannon.
BBQ fundraiser for Birch Bay library takes place on Saturday A barbecue fundraiser will take place on Saturday, June 29 to benefit the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. Hosted by Friends of Birch Bay Library (FOBBL), the barbecue will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the future library site, 7968 Birch Bay Drive, and will feature games, live music and family fun. “It’s going to become an annual event,” said FOBBL events co-chair Harieklia Bryant. “When the building starts breaking ground, we probably won’t be able to do the barbecue on that site, but we want it
to be an annual event, even after the library is built.” Attendees will be able to choose either a salmon meal for $15 or a hotdog meal for $6. Entertainment will be provided by The Replayzmentz, and the event will also feature book sales as well as some speeches. There will be plenty of children’s activities, including an arts and crafts fair. Led by a local children’s book author, kids will be able to create their own book, make puppets and make bookmarks. There will also be a dunk tank. Parking will be available be-
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Ling Q. Mark July 7, 1938 - December 16, 2018 A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on July 7, 2019 at Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine, WA 98230. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to the Whatcom Hospice House or PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center.
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By Oliver Lazenby Ideal Option clinic in Bellingham opened recently with a mission of medication-assisted treatment for those struggling with addiction to opiates and other drugs. The clinic, which opened in late March at 3800 Byron Street, is part of a chain with more than 60 locations in 10 states. It’s based in Kennewick, Washington. Spokesperson Austin Hicks said the company opened a Bellingham branch in part because its Mount Vernon location was seeing a lot of Whatcom County patients. “They just saw a huge need for access to treatment in Whatcom County,” Hicks said. “They made the decision to locate in Bellingham from a standpoint of reducing barriers. It takes a lot for a patient struggling with addiction from Whatcom County to make it to Mount Vernon.” Ideal Option is a for-profit clinic that takes private insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid.
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Coming up Live Music at The Vault: Friday, June 28, 7–10 donate or volunteer contact: bbsummercommunip.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring tymeals@gmail.com. Lefty and the Right Hand Band. Info: 360/392-0955. Friends of the Blaine Library Annual Old Blaine Farmers Market: Swap Meet Day: Fashioned 4th of July Book Sale: ThursSaturday, June 29, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., G Street Plaza. day, July 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday, July 5, 10 Vendors may sell anything (clothes, cosmetics, old a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., records, knick knacks, etc.) that will fit on their 5 - 6 Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Find some foot table for $4. Sign up by calling or emailing the fantastic summer reads while supporting library visitor center by Friday, June 28. improvements. Shop for great bargains! Birch Bay Vogt Community Library BBQ: Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Games, live music by The Replayzmentz and family fun. Salmon dinner $15, hot dog dinner $6. Debit/ credit accepted. 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. Strawberry Social: Sunday, June 30, 4 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 7215 Valley View Road, Ferndale. Live music by the Old Time Fiddlers, quilt raffle and strawberry shortcake. Free will offering for the shortcake. All are welcome. Blaine Teddy Bear Picnic: Tuesday, July 2, 10:30–11:00 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend along as we read stories and sing songs outside on a blanket. Followed by activities and snacks. For ages 2-6. Info: 360/305-3637
Community Pancake Breakfast: Thursday, July 4, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center. 763 G Street. Choice of pancakes, French toast or waffles, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Adults $6, kids $4. Info: 360/332-8040.
Hunters of the Sky: Saturday, July 6, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Live raptors from the Sardis Raptor Center. Info: fobbsp.org. Blaine Harbor Music Festival: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday, July 8, 9, 11 and 12. 7 pm at PAC. Free, donations accepted. Monday, July 8–Friday, July 12, noon, free concerts on the G Street Plaza. Jovino Santos Neto and Special Guest: Monday, July 8, 7:30 p.m., Jansen Arts Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. Tickets: jansenartscenter.org. Benefits the Blaine Harbor Music Festival. 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.
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 Depression Bipolar Support Group: Thursday, July 18, 6–7:30 p.m., downstairs at Blaine United 10:15 p.m. Info: blainechamber.com. Church of Christ, (Use doors on Clark street, eleva4-H Club Rhinestone Wranglers Fundraiser: tor available). No cost, but donations accepted. July 4, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., H street in front of the War Memorial and Blaine Police Deptartment. A ArtScape Teens: Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m., Soul Space Program of The American Legion. Cheeseburgers, Studio, 264B H Street. A safe place for teens to set their imaginations free through art mediums. hamburgers, hempler’s hot dogs, corn on the Free studio time. Sponsor: Healthy Youth Coalition. cobb, water, soda, chips. Info: 435/704-1598. 4th of July at The Vault: Thursday, July 4, The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. Enjoy live music on Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 the deck with Trio Sueño at 1 p.m., Mary Ellen Ly- Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 come enjoy kins and Craig Adams at 4 p.m. and Lefty and the open mic, karaoke and games. Free pizza at 5 p.m. Right Hand Band at 7 p.m. Info: 360/392-0955. Plover Ferry Rides: Fridays and Saturdays, 12–8 Junior Ranger Program: Friday, July 5, 2 p.m., p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Departs from Blaine Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Fobbsp.org. Harbor gate 2 on the hour/Semiahmoo dock on the half-hour. Adults $5, kids $1. Info: draytonharBees, The Incredible Pollinators: Friday, July bormaritime.com. 5, 3 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. APA Museum: Through September, Friday–SunInfo: fobbsp.org. day, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Learn about the area’s commercial fishing history with Live Music at The Vault: Friday, July 5, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. Featuring: antique machinery, historic photos and an original sailboat. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com. Chad Petersen. Info: 360/392-0955.
Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, July 6, 7–9 Birch Bay Community Meals: Wednesday, July 3, p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. Featuring: JP Falcon. Info: 360/392-0955. Christ the King North-Bay, 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Dinner, music, games and food pantry. To
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Precipitation: During the period of June 17-23, 0.02 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2019 year-to-date precipitation is 13.94 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 75°F on June 18 with a low of 52°F on June 20. Average high was 72°F and average low was 55°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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Police Reports More police reports can be found online at thenorthernlight.com June 15, 3:06 a.m.: Officers responded to a residential alarm. Officers contacted the homeowner who had entered the wrong code. Officers cleared with no further action. June 15, 2:30 p.m.: Officers responded to the Peace Arch
port of entry for a report of a husband and wife traveling together and violating a court order in place. Officers arrived and determined the husband was in violation of a court order not to be within 1000 feet of the wife. Officers arrested, cited and released the individual with a mandatory court date. The husband was later picked up at the Peace Arch port of entry by a friend. Officers cleared with no further incident.
June 15, 4:48 p.m.: Officers responded to a neighbor-
hood dispute in the 2500 block of Evans Drive. Officers spoke with the complainant who advised a misunderstanding had taken place regarding a racial slur. Officers determined a crime did not occur during this event.
June 15, 11 p.m.: Blaine police responded to assist
Washington State Patrol with a single vehicle roll over collision on I-5. Blaine police assisted by blocking off access to I-5 and ensuring the scene was safe for responding aid units. June 16, 3:13 a.m.: An officer responded to a possible driver under the influence at the Peace Arch port of entry. The officer determined the driver was not impaired from a substance, but tired. The driver agreed to sleep for a few hours before continuing to drive home to Canada. June 16, 9:45 a.m.: An officer responded to the Peace Arch port of entry for a British Columbia driver with a suspended driver’s license out of Washington state. The driver was arrested for driving while license suspended in the 3rd degree, and given a criminal citation with a court date. Officer cleared without further actions.
June 16, 2:56 p.m.: A person requested police after
finding their home unsecured. Officers arrived and found a person inside who had a no contact order prohibiting them from being at the residence. Officers arrested the person for residential burglary, violation of no contact order and resisting arrest. June 17, 4:05 a.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person. A caller reported a woman standing in her driveway, shining a flashlight into the bushes. Police contacted the woman a short distance away who claimed to have been shining the light on a large, unknown animal. The homeowners disputed the woman’s version of events. Case is still under investigation. June 17, 11:20 p.m.: Blaine police responded to a business located in the 300 block of Martin Street for a report of a man brandishing a handgun at another man. The suspect was later located, arrested, and booked into the Whatcom County Jail for charges of brandishing and felony harassment. June 17, 1:40 p.m.: A person drove up to the police station and requested the police make his wife get out of his vehicle because they were having a verbal fight. Officers made contact with the husband and wife and listened to both of their stories. Officers determined the domestic dispute was only verbal. The wife agreed to walk home so the two of them could calm down. The husband and wife agreed to stay apart until things calmed down. June 18, 1:50 p.m.: U.S. Customs reported they were questioning two minors at the Peace Arch crossing who were in possession of marijuana and alcoholic beverages. An officer arrived and arrested the two minors for being in possession of alcohol and marijuana. The arrestees were cited and released with a court date. June 19, 3 a.m.: Blaine police responded to the 1900 block of Bayview Avenue for a report of malicious mischief. The reporting party told police that someone, likely a neighbor, drove a four-wheeler or go cart through his brand new landscaping. Officers are investigating the crime. June 19, 2:39 p.m.: A person came to city hall to complain about traffic on D Street, however the man was so passionate about the traffic issue, he came across as aggressive. The Blaine police were called to intervene. Officers arrived and spoke with the man. They explained how to properly contact the city about his complaints. The man told officers that he understood. Officers cleared without further incident. June 20, 8:58 a.m.: An officer was conducting traffic enforcement in the 1300 block of Pipeline Road and observed a vehicle traveling faster than the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was conducted and it was discovered the driver was driving on a suspended license. The driver was arrested, cited and released with a mandatory court date. A licensed driver was able to collect the vehicle.
Reports provided by the Blaine Police Department
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S Birch Bay Waterslides took part in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson on June 20. The global event aimed to raise awareness about the risks of drowning and the importance of teaching kids to swim. The Birch Bay event, co-sponsored by the Whatcom County Health Department, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and the Healthy Youth Coalition North County, was the only one in Whatcom County. Luis Flores, a Whatcom County Health Department employee and swim instructor, led the lesson. Below: The Blaine Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Kiteflyers Association (WKA) hosted Blaine Kite Day on June 22. Kiting clubs from around the region were present, and they helped young kite enthusiasts with kite decoration and flying techniques. Photos by Oliver Lazenby (left) and Ruth Lauman (below)
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