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s Visitors enjoyed the sunflower fields at Home Farm UPick & Events on August 24 and 25, when the family-run farm in Birch Bay hosted its first Sunflower Festival featuring face-painting, pony rides, a petting zoo and live music.

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Yakima County terminates inmate housing agreement By Jami Makan The Yakima County Department of Corrections has notified the city of Blaine that it is terminating an inmate housing agreement at the end of the current calendar year. Like other cities, Blaine is technically responsible for housing inmates who are convicted of misdemeanors and gross demeanors in its municipal court. These crimes include drunk driving, domestic violence, assault and violations of protection orders. The county, on the other hand, is responsible for housing all inmates convicted of felonies. To meet its obligations, Blaine has historically contracted with Whatcom County for its inmate housing needs. Due to space constraints and other issues at Whatcom County Jail, Blaine has also contracted

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with Yakima County since about 2017. It is unclear why Yakima County has decided to cancel the inmate housing agreement; a call to Yakima County Department of Corrections director Ed Campbell was not returned by press time. However, it is understood that Yakima County is open to the possibility of renegotiating the contract, perhaps for a higher rate. Currently, Yakima County charges the city of Blaine $63.65 per inmate per day, though additional fees apply when medical costs are incurred. Other cities in Whatcom County have also contracted with Yakima County, and have recently received similar termination letters. Whatcom County is currently struggling to house its inmates. According to sheriff Bill Elfo, the Whatcom County Jail in downtown Bellingham was designed for 147 inmates but currently houses about

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The city of Blaine has received an offer for a five-acre commercial parcel that is owned by the city and located on the Gateway property, formerly the site of the Blaine Municipal Airport. On August 16, Larry Leasure of the White-Leasure Development Company wrote to city manager Michael Jones, enclosing an offer to purchase the land for $950,000. According to its website, the Boise, Idaho-based company was formed in 1972 and specializes in the development of retail shopping centers, hotels and other projects. “We are anxious to pursue discussions concerning the said purchase so that we can pursue serious discussions with some national and regional retail and hospitality tenants for the planned retail/commercial property,” wrote Leasure. “We strongly believe that we can bring retail and commercial users that are not presently in your community.” The land sought by the White-Leasure Development Company is adjacent to a 2.5-acre plot of land that is currently the subject of negotiations between the city and Family Care Network (FCN), which hopes to build a new medical center there. In his letter, Leasure wrote that his group is “very supportive” of the proposed medical facility. “If we are successful in pursuing a purchase agreement with the city, we would look forward to working cooperatively with the medical group,” he said. Jones emphasized that the two proposed transactions (with FCN and White-Leasure, respectively) will not interfere with each other. “Both the FCN deal and the White-Leasure deal have the buyer and the seller mutually agreeing on the parcel configuration,” he said. “This means we stay in control of what land we sell, and they stay in control of what land they buy for things like shape, size and location. In two separate deals, we (the city and the buyer) have to agree on the property configuration.” The White-Leasure offer was discussed in an executive session at the August 26 city council meeting. No action was taken following the executive session. Prior to the session, Jones described what would be discussed. “In regards to the sale of real

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Public invited to attend 9/11 memorial service The 18th annual 9/11 memorial service at Peace Arch State Park will take place on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend the event, which will feature short speeches by dignitaries and officials from Washington and B.C. Four first responders from New York City will be the honored guests. The event will include an honor guard parade, a pipe band, the singing of the American and Canadian national anthems, a minute of silence and other ceremonies intended to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The event will be followed by a

barbecue luncheon, with proceeds benefitting Behind the Badge Foundation and Honour House. Behind the Badge Foundation provides support to Washington state’s law enforcement agencies, families and communities after an officer has died or suffered a serious injury in the line of duty. Honour House is a refuge for members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, emergency services personnel and their families to stay free of charge while they receive medical care in the metro Vancouver area. For more information about the event, visit nw911memorial.org.

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School district welcomes new certificated staff

s The Blaine school district recently welcomed its new cohort of certificated staff for the 2019-2020 school year. Front row, from l.: Regina Twigg, BMS school counselor; Kristen Hayes, BHS math teacher; Bridget Carlson, speech language pathologist; and Carella Clark, BPS life skills special education teacher. Back row, from l.: Jeremy Birklid, BHS chemistry teacher; Tom Hinz, BHS life skills special education teacher; and Carolyn Fakkema, BHS culinary arts teacher. Not pictured is Christine Ferrell, school nurse. Photo courtesy of Tina Padilla

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The Editor: Very soon, coastal district 5 residents will choose our representative on the county council. For me, that choice is clear. Natalie McClendon has the experience and temperament to be a productive council member from day one. Her two terms on the Whatcom County Planning Commission have prepared her for the most important issues facing us.

Among her priorities are affordable housing, rural broadband, family wage jobs, a healthy environment and the transition to a clean energy economy. Water, one of our county’s biggest challenges, is something she has studied deeply. She will work to ensure that families, fish and farms all get their fair share of that most precious resource. Natalie is seasoned and thoughtful, as well as a good listener who is committed

to public communication. As a council member, she will keep us, her constituents, fully informed. We are fortunate to have her on the ballot. Let’s put her on the council. Myra Ramos Lummi Island 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.

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Blaine Senior Center to host new fall craft show The Blaine Senior Center is hosting a Fall Harvest Craft Show, featuring over 25 vendors from across Whatcom County. The craft show will take place on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the show, local vendors will be selling a wide variety of handmade products including preserved flowers, lotions, metalwork, woodwork, knitted goods, silk scarves and jewelry.

The event will also feature a bake sale. Cookies, breads and other baked goods will be sold by the pound, so that people can pick out what they want. Lunch will also be available each day, at a cost of $7 for anyone under 60; for those over 60, the suggested donation is $5, with proceeds benefitting the Meals on Wheels and More program. According to senior center director Kathy Sitker, the event is new and replac-

es the Christmas Bazaar, which will not be taking place this year. “We were getting vendors, but there just seemed to be a lot going on at that time of year with the holidays,” she said. “So we decided to do something different. It never hurts to try something new.” For more information about the Fall Harvest Craft Show, contact the Blaine Senior Center at 360/332-8040.

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By Kira Erickson Anyone who has ever driven through Seattle is familiar with the daily congestion, made worse by rush hour or game day traffic. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) released a study on July 15 detailing one possible solution to the gridlock: ultra-high-speed transportation, which would connect major cities on the West Coast. A trip from Seattle to either Portland or Vancouver, B.C. could take as little as one hour. According to the study, 200,000 new jobs could be created and six million metric tons of carbon emissions could be reduced. By a 2017 estimate, the project could cost between $24 billion and $42 billion, but could create $355 billion in economic growth. Ultra-high-speed transportation could be possible with the use of hyperloop technology, a vacuum system which enables a lack of air resistance. Lloyd Flem, executive director of advocacy group All Aboard Washington (AAWA), regards hyperloop technology as more fantasy than fact, a sort of Popular Science cover story. “It could happen; it could be good; it could be of interest, but at this time I see it as an extremely exotic and expensive technology,” Flem said. “Faster commercial trains, more dependable ones – that’s the thing we’re going to be focusing on while supporting, at the same time, the idea of these high-speed trains.” If enough research in the public and private sectors is completed,

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property, we are limited to discussing factors affecting price, and we’ll be having discussions about those items,” he said. Specifically, Jones said it remained unclear what the proposed uses of the site would be, “bearing in mind that all of the things that are allowed under zoning can occur there, and the city already has some limits on what the uses can be.” He also cited “the length of time in the feasibility period that’s in the proposal” and “the lost opportunities that could arise during that lengthy feasibility period.” The current proposal would give the buyer 180 days to determine if the property is suitable for the buyer’s intended uses, and this “due diligence period” could potentially be extended by an additional 180 days.

Flem said it’s a possibility that hyperloop technology could emerge within 20 to 25 years. But at 80 years old, he expects it’s more likely ultra-high-speed trains will be a reality for his grandchildren to see. Louis Musso III, vice president of AAWA, agrees about improving the existing track. He said that a high-speed rail would require a new, dedicated track, and then the issue becomes where to put it. Musso believes multiple stops on conventional railways would be more beneficial to residents living in smaller cities. He said this can be done affordably with perfected technology within a timeframe not measured in decades. “We need a feeder system just as much as a single point-topoint super-high-speed,” Musso said. “I just hope the [hyperloop] studies are being done with the right kind of healthy skepticism.” Bruce Agnew, director of the Cascadia Center, believes hyperloop technology is still in the early stages. “The challenge with hyperloop is that it’s not proven yet,” Agnew said. “From what I understand, there are places around the country that are studying it.” He believes more studies on hyperloop technology could be completed within five years, but he doesn’t foresee these fast trains existing within the next 10 years. Addressing bottlenecks on the current rail in Vancouver and figuring out where to align an ultra-speed rail are paramount issues. As for the high-speed rail, it will require much more investment, he said. He cautioned

Jones also cited “the unclear timing of development, when they would actually go to construction or what kind of commitment to a time frame there might be” as other factors affecting price. In his letter to Jones, Leasure said his team “would appreciate an opportunity to visit with you, the mayor and city council at your first city council meeting in September.” According to Jones, representatives of the White-Leasure Development Company will be presenting at an open public meeting at the September 9 city council session. Because the company’s real estate agent requested that the city provide a counteroffer before then, a special city council meeting took place on September 3 “to consider that,” said Jones. The special meeting consisted of an executive session after which no official action was taken.

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Experienced girls soccer team could turn some heads this year With nearly every player from last year back – and everyone who played regularly – the Blaine girls soccer team is looking to have a competitive season and improve on last year’s overall record of 4–12–1. The varsity team will likely be an even split of sophomores and seniors. Last year was a season of growth for the Borderites, with about six freshmen regularly starting in varsity games. They had a lot of close losses that head coach Gio Quesada chalked up to inexperience, but steadily improved. Not only does the program have last year’s whole team back, including unofficial leaders Maya Ball,

Sydney Thrall, Sky Nolasco and the rest of the seniors, more girls signed up than in recent years. A few talented freshmen could get some time playing on varsity. “That’s what every coach wants – a big group and internal competition,” Quesada said. “My teams train together. I don’t have JV practice and varsity practice. So whoever is training hard, who ever is working hard in practice is in [the next varsity game].” Though the team is more mature and bigger than previous years, it will still be smaller than most in the division, Quesada said. One thing the Borderites are working especially hard on,

particularly early in the season, is fitness. “It’s hard for small schools; the roster is not that big so you have players who are in every game for 80 minutes-plus,” Quesada said. If Blaine can keep up with bigger schools, it should have the players and experience to have a winning season, Quesada said. “But remember, soccer is weird. In soccer you can have the ball all game and then boom, something happens. For us, it’s game-by-game.” Blaine plays its first game at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, against Mount Baker at Pipeline Fields.

With a spot in a higher conference, football team will look to prove they belong Faced with a choice in the off-season of whether to move up to the 2A Northwest “Sky” division or stick with the lower “lake” division, Blaine Borderites’ seniors didn’t need to think long – they wanted to move up. “I wanted to, personally, just because I want to play the teams that are in our region – Lynden and Burlington – that are supposed to be good,” said senior lineman Gavino Rodriguez. “We want to experience that atmosphere.” Being in the Sky division means Blaine is guaranteed a first-round district playoff game, but it also means it plays tougher teams all season long. “All the seniors wanted to move

up a division. That told me what kind of team we’d have this year,” said head coach Jay Dodd. “Their instant response was ‘Yeah, let’s do it.’ That was refreshing to hear, that they really wanted to go up and compete at the highest level.” Last year in the lake division, Blaine had a 2–3 record in league games and a 5–5 record overall. With a strong senior class and a returning quarterback, the Borderites could be able to hang with the top teams this year. Rodriguez expects defense to be a strength for the team, and with big seniors on both the offense and defense line, the Borderites have a solid foundation. Rodriguez and senior Wyatt Cole will be critical to both lines – both were first team all-conference players in 2018. “Our line will be bigger and stronger. I bet our offensive line could average over 230 pounds,” Dodd said. On offense, running back Oscar Caridad will likely be Blaine’s go-to to start the season. The small and fast senior had a lot of experience over the past two years. Seniors Chris Ruback and Robbie Parker will join him in the position. Junior Will McKinney is back

at quarterback. Last year, his first starting on varsity, he proved to be a smart player who knows how to work the clock and think on his feet. Over the offseason he gained 25 pounds and a few inches and he’s making faster, lower passes. “He can throw the ball with more velocity and accuracy,” Dodd said. “He’s a-night-and-day different quarterback than last year and he wasn’t a bad one last year either, so we’re really excited to have him back.” McKinney will aim his passes toward a new batch of receivers. The Borderites have a lot of possibilities for the position, including seniors Zane Rector, Abhi Grewal, Kavika Hee, Dakota George and sophomore Scott Baldwin. Baldwin is the only receiver with any varsity experience in the position. Though the receiver group lacks experience, Dodd and Rodriguez both are hopeful about the team’s options. “I think we have some chemistry going on with a couple of the guys, for sure,” Rodriguez said. The Borderites’ season starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 6, at home against Chief Sealth International High School, from Seattle.

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Lions Camp Horizon had a successful summer season By Kira Erickson As the summer days draw to a close during the last week at Lions Camp Horizon, campers can be found unwinding from a busy day at Birch Bay State Park by writing positive notes of encouragement to each other. This camp activity, called “warm fuzzies” for the happy feelings it brings to participants, is one of camper Tatiana Axthelm’s favorites. She’s been coming to camp for the past few years and she said she feels at peace with her friends and the counselors here. “I love camp counselors, they’re amazing,” Axthelm said. Everyone at Lions Camp Horizon has a camp nickname and the other campers call Axthelm “Disney” after her love of all things Disney. Known as “Seastar” around the campers, Sarah O’Brien has been a counselor at Lions Camp Horizon for the past eight years. Her younger and older brothers have been campers and often request her as their counselor. “Every year, there’s campers I really connect with,” O’Brien said. “I feel like camp gets better and better every year.” A few years ago during a staff meeting, she encouraged her coworkers to center the camp’s focus on its campers, who have disabilities, rather than its staff. Campers are her favorite part of being a counselor. She said she loves the job so much that she would do it for free. Lions Camp Horizon offered six sessions this summer, each lasting one week. The first four weeks were “regular camp,” with activities centered on the main campus and with many staff members and campers present. 200 slots (50 per week) were open for campers. Adventure camp was held during the last two weeks. These sessions had a total of 60 slots to register (30 per week), and more activities outside of Lions Camp Horizon were made possible with the help of community volunteers. These included horseback riding, mini-golfing and hot air balloon rides. “The entire season has gone really well,” executive director Tera Contezac said. “We’ve had quite a few campers attend multiple sessions because they’ve enjoyed it so much.” Contezac was hired as executive director of the camp this past April. She previously worked on providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities for eight years. She has been focusing on increasing public awareness of Lions Camp Horizon, gathering support from the community and championing the idea that recreation should be accessible for all community members and that everyone deserves a vacation. A new sponsorship program, launched this year by Contezac, provides sponsors with the opportunity to help offset the cost of meals, art supplies and activities for the campers. This way, costs are kept low and more campers are able to afford the tuition

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s A camper and a counselor having fun in the art room at Lions Camp Horizon. to attend Lions Camp Horizon. Contezac said the sponsorship program brought in $10,000. Contezac, in her first summer with Lions Camp Horizon, is amazed to see the older campers return who have been coming to the camp for decades. The largest portion of campers come from western Washington, Contezac said, with British Columbia representing the next biggest percentage. “It’s probably one of the few international disability camps in the country,” Contezac said. The most recent vandalism incidents have stirred curiosity and concern among some campers. Contezac has had a few campers approach her to ask about the incidents, which took place in late January. During the incidents, vandals forced entry into three of the four dormitory buildings and discharged multiple dry-chemical fire extinguishers, causing extensive damage to carpets, walls, window coverings and beds. Two Blaine teenagers were later caught after surveillance footage was recovered at the scene. “It turned a very safe place for the campers into a place that someone vandalized and hurt,” said Contezac. “What we carry with us as human beings when our safe space is intruded, that’s something that you can’t add up on an insurance claim on how that impacts a camper’s sense of security. There’s a human impact beyond the damage to the building.”

Contezac said the community stepped in to help Lions Camp Horizon recover from the vandalism with volunteers and monetary support. New improvements around the campus have made this summer at Lions Camp Horizon even more enjoyable than before. Windermere Real Estate paved the area surrounding the camp’s firepit during their community service day this June, making it more accessible for people using wheelchairs and walkers. They also installed bed risers in the dorms, lifting mattresses six inches to support campers. “For some campers, that sixinch difference makes it so they can get in and out by themselves or with one person assisting them instead of two,” Contezac said. “It increases their dignity and independence.” Other local businesses that gave their support include Cadman Inc., Cowden Gravel & Ready Mix, Lil Scoop Bobcat Inc., Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC, Peterson Construction and Smith Gardens. In addition, nine volunteers from the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps stayed at Lions Camp Horizon for eight weeks before the summer season started to repaint dorms, replace handrails and renovate sidewalks. “The level of volunteerism that happens at Lions Camp Horizon is really cool to see,” Contezac said.

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when you start getting nervous. Focus on your race strategy. Try to stay in the moment and don’t think too far ahead. You’ve trained at a certain pace, and keeping that familiar pace will help. Run the race like you train. Fatigue is not just in the body. We get fatigue signals from the brain well before fatigue in the body sets in. Think of the gas tank that warns you when the tank is nearly empty, well before you run out of gas. Don’t let the brain fool you into thinking you’re tired before you are. When you start feeling fatigue setting in, you can address it directly, and say, “Hello, fatigue, I can’t talk with you now, I have to finish this race.” If you try running at 100 percent, you’ll get tenser. Try running around 90 percent. This will help you stay relaxed, knowing that

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Lisa Kent • 360-594-8034

MLS#1507253. Ideal location in Royal Troon at Semiahmoo showcases this park like setting of this perfectly landscaped yard! Sought after single story with private bonus/ bedroom loft with en suite. Floor plan has absolutely no wasted space & is tastefully designed & decorated. You won’t have to do a thing to make this home your own. It is perfect! Southern exposure & protected view makes for a one of a kind find. Gracious room sizes, open kitchen & charming entry make for a great first impression. A must see.

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MLS#1489115. Beautifully designed single story home. A true testament to satisfaction, peace & serenity. Nestled among towering cedars, an exquisite golf course & backyard park. This level floor plan makes for easy accessibility. Floor to ceiling windows let in natural light shining through the kitchen, great room, family & dining room. This home features: LED lighting, robust sound system, gourmet kitchen, radiant floor heat, 3-car garage, & large covered patio. Located on a cul-de-sac in a gated community.

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8783 Clubhouse Point Dr $1,049,000

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MLS#1232342. 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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MLS# 1513418. Delightful 3-BD, 2-BA home in sought after gated community of Sea Links at Birch Bay! Open concept Craftsman home loaded w/ curb appeal & charm. Interior features 9’ ceilings, gas FP, newer laminate flooring, S/S appliances + crown moulding. Back Trex deck is perfect for entertaining + located just steps to the beach & heart of Birch Bay. Ideal for full time living or to be your weekend get away + only minutes from I-5 &amp; US/CAN border access.

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2151 Dodd Ave, Blaine $498,500

MLS#1508189. A truly unique set up - 4 bed/2.75 bath main house + completely separate 1 bed suite w/ private bathroom, kitchen & exterior access! Located in sought after neighborhood in booming Blaine, you are just steps from beach access, Montfort Park & only minutes to the schools, downtown & I-5. Pottery Barn/Craftsman interior design features stunning updated kitchen + main floor Master suite with vaulted ceilings. Fantastic yard features expansive deck, pergola & fire pit - ideal for entertaining!

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9525 Semiahmoo Pkwy #A102 $699,000

MLS#1512847. Live exuberantly in this distinctive ground floor harbor & mountain view Marin at Semiahmoo retreat. Expansive partially covered patio accessed by 3 sets of glass french doors+oversized glass door from dining creates a fabulous outdoor room. Fragrant shrubs provide tranquil seclusion. Phantom screens=gentle seabreezes at all times. Great room. Luxe white kitchen features Wolfe range, Sub Zero fridge. 2 gracious suites. Powder rm: backlit onyx vanity. 2 undergrd park spots.

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5469 Wood Duck Loop in Semiahmoo • $649,990 HIGH QUALITY single level home w/wide open floor plan in gated Semiahmoo! 3-BD, 1.75-BA, radiant 4 zone heat AND ductless AC for ultimate comfort & efficiency. Enjoy an incredible kitchen w/huge living area that opens up to amazing outdoor covered living area w/FP. 10’ ceilings with 8’ doors & wide hallways, high efficiency appliances (+ w/d wine fridge) exquisite handpicked quartz counter tops, partial bay views makes for a MUST SEE! MLS #1491516

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Located in the popular, gated Sealinks community, this thoughtfully laid out 1259 sq. ft. rancher includes 3-BD, 2-full-BA, & bright open kitchen, living & dining room with vaulted ceilings and lots of light. The rear of the home features a beautiful view of the ocean, multiple sliding glass doors and a 450 sq. ft. ‘Trex’ deck. This well cared for home was built in 2002 with ’green’ building materials: tile floors throughout, in-floor hot water radiant heating, non-toxic construction materials and a Lifetime Monier tile roof. This home is a special gem that won’t last long on the market!

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MLS#1511141. What a find! Charming 2005 Craftsman on non-through street. Near downtown: schools, parks, harbor, freeway, border! 12,008 sf lot. 2 story entry, excellent natural light. Generous, sunny great rm adjoins fireplace sitting area. Dining & highly efficient maple/granite/stainless kitchen. 2 guest rms, laundry, full bath complete main. Up: versatile loft, opulent master ste complete with w/i closet, spacious bath, jetted tub, walk in shower, laundry chute, private balcony on sunny sw corner.

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Register for free financial literacy course By Jami Makan A free financial literacy class, open to anyone 16 or older who is interested in improving their financial skills, is starting in Blaine later this month. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program (CAP), the Whatcom Dream Financial Literacy Class will take place on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. starting on September 23. The class has eight sessions and will conclude

on November 11. It will take place at the CAP office located at 382 Boblett Street in Blaine. Course topics will include financial goal setting, values-based budgeting, credit repair and debt management, insurance, banking, identity theft, home ownership, investing and more. Free financial mentoring is available to those who finish the class. No childcare is available, so attendees are encouraged to

make other arrangements for their children. The Whatcom Dream is a nonprofit that has been providing financial literacy classes throughout Whatcom County since 1999. It is supported by grants from foundations and corporations, investment by local organizations and contributions from individuals. For more information or to register, call 360/319-3759 or visit thewhatcomdream.org.

Local gym raising funds for 9/11 survivors By Jami Makan A local gym is inviting the public to participate in a stair-climbing challenge, in order to raise funds for 9/11 survivors, first responders and their family members. Anytime Fitness Blaine, located in Birch Bay Square, will be hosting a fundraiser from Monday, September 9 through Friday, September 13 benefitting Tuesday’s Children, a nonprofit that supports the survivors and family members of first responders impacted by 9/11. During the week of the challenge, both members and non-members can show their support by participating in a “110 Floor Stair Climb.” This challenge entails wearing a set of firefighting gear and walking up

the equivalent of 110 floors on a Jacob’s Stairway exercise machine. The twin towers each had 110 floors, said gym manager Sammy Anderson. For each person who completes the challenge, Anytime Fitness Blaine will donate $5 to Tuesday’s Children. During the fundraising period, it will also be free to join the gym; there will be no enrollment fee, no key fob fee and no fee for the first month, with new members encouraged to donate to support first responders. In order to donate, call the gym at 360/393-3330 or stop by during its staffed hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ryan Andrew Newton

July 29, 1977-August 23, 2019 Born July 29, 1977 in Vallejo, CA. Ryan passed away August 23, 2019 in Bellingham. Ryan lived in CA. till age 12 when the family moved to Whatcom County and settled in Birch Bay. He learned how to do auto body work from his uncle Chris Backman and it became his work. He loved working on cars and especially his own. Hondas and Volkswagons were his preference. Ryan had a zest for life and lived it on his terms. He loved his family and was especially close to his niece Rio Rain, always taking the time to talk and play with her and make sure she had everything she needed. He had many friends and a lot of acquaintances who will miss Ryan and his shenanigans. Ryan is survived by mom Marge Newton; adoptive dad Claude Newton; brothers Randy (Janna) Newton, Scott Newton, Jason Backman, Jonathan Backman, Jacob (Betsy) Tiffany; sisters Rachel Newton, Rene (Ben) Newton, Amanda (Matt) Ferry, Haley Johnson, Lisa Cleveland; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins and nephews. He also leaves behind the one true love of his life Kaley Marsh, his soulmate; her daughter Kenna; and his little dog Vandal. He was preceded in death by his much loved grandparents Earl and Joyce Brown, niece Maya, and cousins Mike and Joel. Rest in peace until we meet again ~ There will be a celebration of life potluck Saturday September 7 at 2 p.m., at Birch Bay State Park wildlife outdoor theater. Please come tell your stories and bring pictures for proof, or it didn’t happen! For information, contact Marge Newton at grandnana84@gmail.com.

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL s Anytime Fitness Blaine owner Mike Andes demonstrates the 110 Floor Stair Climb challenge. Photo by Sammy Anderson