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s Bill Baron tosses a crab pot baited with chicken off the pier at Blaine Harbor’s Jorgensen Pier in August 2018. WDFW delayed the opening of the 2020 recreational crabbing season until August 20. Read more on page 3. Photo by Mathew Roland

County launches mobile Covid-19 testing program By Ian Haupt Whatcom County launched a low-barrier, mobile Covid-19 testing program August 10, according to the Whatcom County Health Department. The program will not be accepting registrations this week due to an already full queue of people who have contacted the health department needing low-barrier testing. The department will provide details on how to register once more details are finalized. The initial launch will run as a field test with fully operational mobile testing expected to be available throughout the county within two weeks. Testing locations will include at least one site in each of the seven school districts in Whatcom County, according to the department. The mobile testing model will use an online scheduling system that allows users to register for an appointment.

This new model is an effort by the Whatcom County Health Department and Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) to reduce wait times for low-barrier testing as well as to expand the number of testing locations. At the county’s pilot project last month, some people experienced wait times up to three hours. Mobile registration will offer shorter and more predictable wait times, possibly only 5-15 minutes and will allow for up to 320 individuals to be tested each day, the health department said. Low-barrier testing means individuals do not need a referral from their healthcare provider before making an appointment so anyone will be able to get tested for free at the mobile site. Other information about the mobile testing model: • Testing will be provided Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout Whatcom County.

• Users will also be notified when their results are available and can access them through an online portal within minutes of the test being processed. It will still take 24-72 hours from the time of testing for (See Testing, page 3)

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Less than a month before the 202021 school year begins, the Blaine school board voted during an August 8 special meeting to start the academic year with remote learning. The reversal of the district’s plans to teach classes in a hybrid model with the option for online-only classes followed an August 4 recommendation from the Whatcom County Health Department to county superintendents to start the year online. “The work that we’re looking at, not just this year but for the next few years, is a collaborative approach that is going to take everybody working together to get over this hill,” Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger said in an August 5 special board meeting discussing the proposed plans. “It’s not going to be solved this year. It’s going to be a challenge and we need to work together to make that happen.” Granger advocated for the district to follow the health department’s guidelines, reasoning that if Covid-19 cases rise in the schools, the impact could ripple through the community. Granger said it was as important to him to meet families’ needs as it was to meet staff needs, and he wanted to respect teachers’ contracts. When he sent a July survey to teachers asking how they felt returning to in-person learning, Granger said only three were concerned. But as the August 26 start date neared last week, one-third of teachers said they were concerned. With that new data, Granger worried about having enough teachers for in-person learning. The district’s previous plans for a hybrid model, where students split into two groups that alternate between in-person and remote classes, will not be wasted, Granger said. He plans to use this model when the district is ready to phase students in to buildings. About 85 percent of Washington schools will begin fall with remote learning, Granger said in an August 11 community meeting, noting that not all school boards had decided on their plans for the year. The six other school districts in Whatcom County are beginning classes online, with Lynden being the last to announce a decision on August 9. The Blaine school district’s plan aligns

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Recreational crabbing season delayed a week to improve shell conditions By Oliver Lazenby The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife delayed opening the local recreational crabbing season for one week after finding that too many Dungeness crabs’ shells hadn’t yet hardened after molting, a condition that can lead to high mortality rates if crabs are handled. The area, called Marine Area 7 North, will now open August 20 rather than August 13. The area extends from the north edges of Lummi and Patos islands north to the border, and it includes Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts. Tribes have agreed to delay recreational crab opening as well, he said. The season is for both red rock crab and Dungeness crab, though the more popular Dungeness crabs caused the delay. Recent tests in Marine Area 7 North indicated that about 40 percent of crabs weren’t meeting WDFW’s shell hardness criteria, the agency said in an August 7 press release. Mature crabs go through a process of losing and re-growing their exoskeletons – called molting – about once a year. “We use a criteria of about 80 percent to open the fishery,”

said WDFW crustacean biologist Don Velasquez. “Most years, by mid-August we achieve about 80 percent. For whatever reason, this year’s one of those outlier years, so the decision was to push the opening date back.” Crab shell hardness after molting probably depends on multiple factors, Velasquez said, including food available, water temperature and the number of crab in the area. An extra week should be enough for close to 80 percent of crab shells to harden, he said Crab with shells that have not yet hardened typically don’t have as much meat as those further along in the molting process – they’re typically around 10 percent meat by weight, versus 25 percent for hardened crabs. Because of that, crabbers often don’t keep those crabs, and that handling can be fatal for the soft-shell crabs. “If you have enough people crabbing, they may be handled multiple times,” Velasquez said. “They just don’t deal well with that.” Marine Area 7 North is historically where the bulk of Puget Sound Dungeness crab comes from, Velasquez said, and it’s also the last to open for crabbing. For many crabbers, the delay

Blaine seniors invited to August 27 picnic in park By Grace McCarthy The Whatcom Council on Aging and Blaine Senior Center will host a drive-through cookout at the senior center on Thursday, August 27. The event, Picnic with a Purpose, will replace the council’s annual Senior Day in the Park picnic that they’ve hosted for over 20 years at Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale. Participants will receive a drivethrough meal and a swag bag with resources to Whatcom County businesses and programs. The food provided includes hot dogs, burgers and vegan burgers, fresh fruit medley, potato salad and cookie. A suggested donation of $5 will benefit the local senior center and the event will run 11:30

has thrown off vacation plans. Blaine harbormaster Andy Peterson said he’s talked with more than 30 people who were planning to come crabbing during the first week of the season. “This is the big weekend for a lot of folks,” he said about the first weekend of the season. “There’s been some frustrations and some disappointment.” To offset lost opportunity from the delay, crabbing will be allowed seven days a week beginning September 24 in both Marine Area 7 South and Marine Area 7 North. The switch to a seven days per week fishery in these areas usually begins the first week of October. Velasquez said delayed openings are rare; the last one he recalls was in 2004 in Holmes Harbor, on Whidbey Island. “The state does not want to cause people to have to change their plans. We do hear about the disruption, the canceled plans, moorages, when we have a late molt like we have this year,” he said. “That’s why we try to pick a date as far back so that most year’s it’s going to open on time.” Find additional information about Washington’s crab seasons, areas and regulations on WDFW’s website at wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/ shellfishing-regulations/crab.

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s Members of North Bay Christ the King Community Church (CTK) handed out boxes of free produce to the community on Wednesday, August 5. The boxes contained lettuce, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, beets and green beans grown on CTK’s local farm. The next opportunity for the free produce is Wednesday, August 19 from 4 to 6 p.m., at 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, while supplies last.

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The Editor: President Donald Trump, I suspect for many, is not an easily likable individual. More strongly, he’s likely an easily dislikable individual. Go figure, he did not spend the bulk of his adult life as a politician; publicly making statements refined by handlers, opining poetically false piety, conscious misdirection of policy positions, etc. Trump is the only person ever to be elected President who previously had never run for political office – he was this nation’s first ‘non-political’ presidential opportunity – what many had often wished for. Now we are, apparently, shocked at what that is like. He very often (and often to his disadvantage) does not give a damn about how he comes across. This is a trait that many of us used to find, maybe, refreshing? Yes, Trump is at times, or seems, crude, opinionated and often self-indulgent. However, he’s not your minister, family counselor or life coach. He’s in charge of the most complex secular entity in the world. And I believe his primary concerns are, near hourly, focused on doing that for the better-

ment of that entity. He assigns strong capable operatives, who are well founded in their respective disciplines, to cabinet and bureaucratic positions (unlike political favoritism appointments of almost all previous presidents). My intention, in this local publication, here in the far northwest corner of the country, is not to affect anyone to vote for Trump and influence the outcome of the upcoming presidential election (particularly considering the representative influence of this state). It’s not even to convince anyone to now like Trump – that’s even difficult for those of us who support him. My hope is that those of you who identify with his opposition – at least understand and accept us who do support him. My interests are selfish, as I do regularly wear Trump and Pence attire around the community and want to reduce the likelihood of having the likes of tomatoes or eggs thrown at me. We do love you liberals, hoping you understand us. Peter Werner Blaine

The Editor: The Port of Bellingham and various school officials are working on getting internet to those who don’t have it. One company they have reached out to is Comcast. We can help nudge Comcast to bring their service to all of Blaine. “How?” you ask. By calling Comcast at 800/xfinity. This may show them that there is enough demand to bring service to more of Blaine. They may tell you they don’t currently service your address. Ask to be put on a list for potential future growth. Let’s show them the potential for growth in Blaine. Thank you for your time and please call. Marci McCarthy Blaine The Editor and Mickey Masdeo: When I read your letter in the last edition of The Northern Light, I wished we could sit down for a visit. You seemed to be looking for answers and expressed some distress over an article written by a young (See Letters, next page)

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Black woman who was explaining the Black perspective. You felt her perspective was too negative and what she said seemed to offend you. I am a privileged white person, just like you, so maybe you will find it easier to hear what I am saying. Because your family willingly came to the U.S. and experienced the hardships of not speaking the language, survived and became good citizens, do not equate that with being kidnapped from your home and brought to the U.S. as a slave. Your white privilege allowed your family to prosper. White skin, which you did not earn, gave you an advantage and helped you reap rewards throughout your life … rewards that are denied to people with Black skin. Because you have never personally observed racism, do not assume racism does not exist. Because you had one Black friend, you have not proven you are not a racist. As a low-income landlord you saw firsthand how people must use whatever means necessary to survive in a system that over incarcerates and denies equal opportunities for employment, education, voter rights and all other manner of rights because their skin is Black. All lives do matter. Black Lives

Matter asks us to acknowledge that Black lives have value and deserve equal respect and treatment. Black Lives Matter is an organization that does not advocate violence. The marches and rallies promoting Black Lives Matter have been predominantly peaceful. Anarchists and troublemakers will always take advantage of a situation to further their lawless cause. Know troublemakers for who they are and do not confuse them with peaceful protesters. Aggressive police action taken against citizens, both Black and white, who are publicly congregating and exercising free speech, a constitutional right, has created many of the violent street scenes. So, here I am, Mickey, a white person, explaining what it feels like to be Black and how words and deeds that a Black person lives with every day are hurtful and damaging. But, you know, it’s really not my place to do this. It’s time for us to stop telling the story from our perspective. It’s time for us to stop interpreting the Black story. It’s time us white folks to sit down and listen. Georgia Donovan Blaine

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Helicopter flies 200 logs to Terrell Creek By Oliver Lazenby A low-flying helicopter carried an estimated 200 logs between BP Cherry Point Refinery and Terrell Creek from August 10-12 as part of fish habitat improvements on the creek. “This aerial operation will be an unusual sight for local residents, so we want to remind people to stay away from the area for the safety of everyone involved,” project engineer Cody Swan said in a news release before the project started. The project placed logs and woody debris along 2.5 miles of streamside private property between Kickerville and Jackson roads, according to a press release from Whatcom County. The locally sourced cedar and fir logs weighed between 5,000-9,000 pounds and included the tree root wad. The project was part of the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Terrell Creek Restoration Plan and aims to benefit salmon and other aquatic species. Tiger Construction, the county’s contractor for the project, used a helicopter to avoid damaging the site, according to the news release. This work was part of the required mitigation to build the Birch Bay Drive berm and pedestrian improvements. The Birch

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Whatcom County public works engineer Jim Karcher told county council members that construction on Birch Bay’s ongoing 1.6mile beach restoration project will resume soon, hopefully before the end of the month. In a virtual public works and health committee meeting August 5, Karcher said the department’s goal is to restart work on the Birch Bay Drive berm before the end of the month. The $8.7 million project, officially called the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project, will replace the riprap, sea walls, groins and bulkheads along the shore with sand and gravel, according to the Whatcom County website. The project will recreate a natural seashore, reduce flooding and erosion through natural wave attenuation, and create bicycle and pedestrian paths. The county anticipates the bulk of construction on the berm to be complete by the end of the year. That includes storm drainages infrastructure: pipes extending under the berm and into the water to assist drainage and stormwater treatment swales, but not the plantings, which would be finished in the late winter or spring 2021, Karcher said. In May, Granite Construction, the county’s contractor for the project, finished the first of two rounds of construction. The construction was scheduled to be done in two phases in or-

der to avoid working during the summer tourism season and fish spawning periods. Karcher said the public works department intends to come back to council in September to request an additional $500,000 for the project’s budget. The extra funding would serve as insurance in case of a possible change or delay in construction. Karcher said the department is working closely with the Whatcom Council of Governments, which administers various transportation funds in Whatcom County, in case other projects in the county have extra money. “Of

course, the berm is there with its hand out saying ‘We can take the money and use it quickly,’” he said. What that money would be used for isn’t clear, as the project is currently on or close to budget as of August 5, Karcher said. Construction will likely have traffic impacts. The county’s website says to expect some single-lane and shoulder closures while work is in progress and that wait times for lane closures should be less than five minutes. For more information, visit the county’s project page at bit. ly/3fZfmQx

County Auditor’s latest update, 60.7 percent of Whatcom County’s 150,509 registered voters turned in ballots for the August 4 primary election. As of 5 p.m. on August 10, 91,387 ballots had been counted with 241 left to count. The results will not be official until October 18. Statewide, governor Jay Inslee, D., had received 1,206,217 votes (50.7 percent) as of August 11 with the next closest candidate, Republican Loren Culp, receiving 403,373 votes (17 percent). In Whatcom County, Inslee received 46,893 votes (51.7 percent) versus the next closest candidate, Culp, who received 16,325 votes (18 percent). Democrat Congresswoman

votes (55.6 percent) statewide versus Republican Jeffrey Beeler, Sr., who brought in 82,618 votes (32 percent). In Whatcom County, DelBene received 18,442 votes (40.5 percent) versus Beeler’s 22,333 votes (49 percent). In the Lieutenant Governor’s race, Democrat Denny Heck received 20,058 (22.8 percent) while his closest competitor, Democrat Marko Liias, received 19,380 (22 percent) in the county while in the state, the two Democrats received 557,505 (25.2 percent) and 428,604 (18.7 percent), respectively. Statewide, Secretary of State Kim Wyman, R., received 1,180,151 votes (50.6 percent)

Gael Tarleton with 1,019,327 (43.7 percent) in the general election. Attorney General Bob Ferguson, D., cruised to a primary victory with 1,311,805 votes (56.2 percent) against Matt Larkin, R., with 547,415 votes (23.5 percent). Luanne Van Werven, R., pulled in 32,115 votes (51.9 percent) against Blaine’s Alicia Rule, D., with 29,733 votes (48 percent) for state representative District 42, Pos. 1. Jennifer Sefzik, R., received 31,190 votes (50.5 percent) for the Pos. 2 seat while Democrat incumbent Sharon Shewmake received 30,565 (49.5 percent). For more election results, go to bit.ly/2PrrPBx.

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By Kyra Planetz For kids, Covid-19 has made learning and connecting with peers a challenge. In addition to K-12 school closures, the closure of preschools in early March also meant some kids had to put early learning on hold. Recognizing that, Peace Arch Montessori Preschool founder and teacher Fawn Ventura donated her time to ensure continuous learning for local and international preschool students during the pandemic. Ventura opened Peace Arch Montessori in 2014 and has over 15 years’ of experience in early childhood education. She has a bachelor’s degree in social services and administration and is a certified Montessori teacher. Originally from Thailand, Ventura has lived in Blaine for 10 years and is fluent in English, Lao and Thai. “I do have a passion for helping children, inspiring them and helping them learn effectively,” Ventura said. When the Montessori closed on March 15, Ventura saw an opportunity to continue teaching while connecting her Blaine students to others around the country and the world. From April to June, she taught students from Washington, New Jersey, Canada, France, Thailand, Philippines, Laos and the Middle East in an online classroom. Ventura taught her students at no cost, believing in the importance of continuous learning and connection to others during the pandemic. “We are humans. We have to socialize with other people, even though we are not able to connect in person,” Ventura said. Marissa Kleven’s two children were enrolled in Peace Arch Montessori before schools closed

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with the Washington State Department of Health’s guidelines for schools. Whatcom County has 63 confirmed Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people for the latest twoweek period, according to August 10 state department of health data. This makes the county moderate risk, according to the new guidelines, because it has between 25 and 75 new confirmed cases per 100,000 people. The state guidelines recommend moderate risk counties instruct students through remote learning with the option for limited in-person learning for students who benefit the most from the classroom, including students in life skills and special education programs, those experiencing homelessness and those without internet access. Moderate risk counties could expand in-person learning to elementary school students before slowly adding hybrid learning for middle and high school, according to the recommendation. In meetings over the past week, Granger has said the rate of cases in Whatcom County has climbed over the summer and he worries that trend would continue if schools opened. The Blaine school board initially held a special meeting on August 5 to vote on the district’s plans but after over an hour of dead-end discussion, the board tabled voting on the resolution until after hearing public opinion at an August 6 community meeting. The school board voted 4-1 to start the school year with remote learning during the August

December 9, 1940-July 12, 2020 “She was the type of person you fell in love with the second you met her.” “She lifted our spirits with her attitude and smile.” “She was a bright light of sunshine wherever she went.” - These are just a few of the things people say about Mom. Nina Lee Baker, 79, left this world peacefully, yet unexpectedly, on July 12, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, WA. Nina was born in Clintwood, VA on December 9, 1940 to Margaret and Kemper Mullins. When she was six years old her family boarded a train and traveled west to Washington state, eventually landing in Renton, Washington. Nina graduated from Renton High School early June 1959 and two weeks later, on June 27, married the love of her life, Jim Baker, at her parents’ home in Renton. Nina is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Jim Baker; two daughters, Crissy Baker and Ronda Baker Fleming; her extraordinary granddaughter, April Fleming; sisters Pebble Griffin and Jeannie McGerry and brother, Cecil Mullins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom’s physical loss will be deeply felt by all who knew her but her spirit lives on for eternity. A celebration of life will be held a later date.

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Coming up Please wear masks and follow physical distancing guidelines. Birch Bay Virtual Sand Sculpture Contest: Through Friday, August 14. Info and registration at birchbaychamber.com. Birch Bay Drive-in Movie: Friday, August 14, gates open at 7:30 p.m., movie begins around 9 p.m., Birch Bay Waterslides parking lot, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Featured movie: The Great Outdoors. $25 per car, $15 per golf cart. Info and tickets: birchbaychamber.com. Home Farm Pop Up Market: Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at 8020 Kickerville Road. The market will host artisans selling food and local businesses offering everything from flowers and artwork to home decor. Third Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, August 16, 9 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Open to the public. Adults $7, kids 6 and under $3. Eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, French toast and pancakes, ham or sausage, plus coffee, milk and orange juice. Info: 360/371-7311. All proceeds support the American Legion and our veterans.

Friends of Birch Bay Library Annual General Meeting: Monday, August 24, 7 p.m. Zoom meeting info: friendsofbirchbaylibrary.com. Picnic with a Purpose: Thursday, August 27,11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. The Whatcom Council on Aging is providing an alternative to its annual Senior Day in the Park with a drive-through cookout that will include a swag bag for seniors. A $5 suggested donation will go to the local senior center. For more info, visit: whatcomcoa.org. Birch Bay Drive-in Movie: Friday, August 28, gates open at 7:30 p.m., movie begins around 9 p.m., Birch Bay Waterslides parking lot, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Featured movie: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. $25 per car, $15 per golf cart. Info and tickets: birchbaychamber.com. Blaine Farmers Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine’s G Street Plaza. Local and fresh produce, crafts and goodies. Flea market on the last Saturday of the month. Info: blainechamber.com. Blaine Food Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesdays 5-7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m. to noon. Delivery options available. Info:360/332-6350 or blainefood@hotmail.com.

Chalk Up the Town with Hope: Monday, August 17, 9–11 a.m. and 4–6 p.m., courtyard between Blaine high, middle and elemen- Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meetings: Thurstary schools. Community members share messages of hope and days, 1 p.m. Meeting ID on birchbaychamber.com. positivity through street art. Chalk provided or bring your own. Info: Blaine Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meetings: First Geof Morgan 360/927-6300. Wednesday, noon. Meeting ID on blainechamber.com. Community Q&A with Dr. Granger: Tuesday, August 18 at 6 p.m. Zoom info will be posted on blainesd.org before the meeting. Blaine Library: 610 3rd Street. Curbside holds, pick ups and returns. Monday to Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 Free Produce: Wednesday, August 19, 4-6 p.m., North Bay Christ p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Info 360/305-3600. the King Church, 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Boxes of free Blaine Senior Center: Meals on Wheels pick up Wednesdays produce from the CTK farm. While supplies last. Info: ctk.church. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for one fresh and six frozen meals. Congregate lunch 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. American Graffiti Auto Show: Saturday, August 22, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 225 G Street. Vintage, classic, muscle and new cars and trucks, coloring contest for kids, prizes and giveaways. Info: Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to 360/778-1219.

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Police Reports August 1, 5:59 a.m.: Officers responded to a low-hanging power line in the 3900 block of H Street Road. Officers contacted the power company, who responded and re-hung the wire. Officers cleared without further law enforcement action. August 1, 8:30 a.m.: A Blaine officer responded to a fraud report. The victim informed the police that his ex-mother-in-law used his name for cable services. The officer determined the crime was committed in the county. The victim was referred to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. August 1, 2:14 p.m.: A good samaritan found a skateboard at the skateboard park and turned it in to the Blaine Police Department. The officer booked the skateboard into evidence for safekeeping.

Weather Precipitation: During the period of August 3–9, 0.2 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2020 yearto-date precipitation is 23.3 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 82°F on August 3 with a low of 53°F on August 9. Average high was 77°F and average low was 56°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

August 1, 11:32 p.m.: Officers responded to a noise complaint of someone working on their vehicle late at night. Officers contacted the individual who agreed to stop using power tools for the night. No further action was taken. August 2, 9:43 a.m.: Blaine Police Department officers responded to a holding barking dog complaint reported in the 40 block of Boundary Court. Officers located the residence and located a loud, barking dog. Officers spoke with the owners warning them of the complaint; the owners claimed a different household had a barking dog as well. August 2, 12:00 p.m.: Blaine Police received a call where a citizen wanted to report an ongoing issue with an acquaintance. The man explained that several times in the past few weeks a man he barely knows confronts him, swears at him and challenges to a fight but always backs down and runs away when challenged in return. The man was advised to seek an order from the courts prohibiting contact. August 2, 3:47 p.m.: Blaine Police contacted a vehicle associated with a wanted subject. Officers were able to determine the occupant was not the person being sought by police.

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August 3, 11:40 p.m.: Blaine Police Department officers were notified of a semi rollover on the southbound on-ramp for I-5 at exit 275. Washington State Patrol also responded and took over the crash investigation. Blaine officers cleared afterward.

August 4, 6:00 a.m.: A business reported they discovered someone passed them a U.S. counterfeit bill. The counterfeit bill was taken as evidence and the case forwarded to the U.S. Secret Service.

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August 4, 12:11 p.m.: Blaine Police responded to a collision involving a pickup truck and a cyclist in the 3200 block of H Street Road. The collision occurred within the jurisdiction of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Blaine officers collected all pertinent information and provided it to the responding deputy. The female cyclist was taken to the hospital. August 4, 2:36 p.m.: Blaine Police detained an individual fleeing the scene of a domestic violence incident on behalf of Ferndale Police. The man was seen driving northbound on I-5 and stopped by a Blaine officer in the 2500 block of Peace Portal Drive. He was transported to the Blaine Police Department and custody was transferred to a Ferndale officer. August 6, 6:17 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of two males pushing each other. Officers responded and determined no assault had occurred and one party had already left. Officers cleared with no further action. August 6, 7:00 p.m.: Officers responded to a theft from a business. Officers were not able to immediately identify the suspect. The owner requested to press charges if the suspect is identified.

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8 special meeting, with Laura McKinney casting the dissenting vote. McKinney said she sees a need for parents to have options in the upcoming school year, which she believes the district can safely provide. “I believe if there’s a will, there’s a way, and we needed to state there’s a way,” said McKinney, who can’t remember the last time the board didn’t vote unanimously. McKinney said her ideal scenario would have the online-only option for families and staff who didn’t feel safe returning to the buildings, and in-person classes at limited capacity for families and students who need the most support for an equitable education. She worries that phasing in students will be a much longer process now. Although the new plan will phase students into the building who most need in-person learning, Granger said phasing in wouldn’t start until, at minimum, three weeks after classes start, and at the recommendation of the health department. For Anna Loveng, a parent without internet access, remote learning means moving to her mother’s Whidbey Island home four days per week, leaving her husband behind, or sitting in the Starbucks parking lot so her young children can attend school. Loveng’s children are two of over 200 district students without internet access, according to a district survey. The mother of two primary school students and a class of

2020 graduate said she feels like she’s exhausted her options. She tried purchasing a $1,200 signal booster to no avail, considered purchasing equipment from Comcast and inquired about getting onto a Canadian cell phone plan to get a hotspot at her house. Loveng said the school district has offered worksheets for her students to use instead of online learning, but she doesn’t want her children to miss social development with classmates. Blaine city manager Michael Jones said the city does not provide WiFi, but it has identified Marine Park, city hall and the police station as locations where public WiFi could be expanded. But Jones said expanding public WiFi is a Band-Aid solution to the

much larger issue of getting internet access to Blaine homes. Granger said he is talking with the city and county officials, and internet providers, to address internet access in the county. He said during the August 11 community meeting that the district sent addresses without internet

service to a Whatcom County committee working to send 160 hotspot devices to the district. If the a hotspot device does not work for families, Granger said people can opt for a USB drive with downloaded content from teachers or use WiFi in the school parking lots.

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One message Granger has made clear is he is working to help families get a quality education. “It never feels good when you don’t feel there’s a win-win solution,” Granger said. “Know this was done out of a great deal of compassion for students and was not done with ease.”

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The Northern Light • August 13 - 19, 2020

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AUTO SHOW Nimbus Real Estate Company along with Wildbird Charity invites everyone to this family friendly event. There will be a variety of vintage, classic, muscle, old school and new school cars and trucks to check out! Our ofﬁce located in the center of the auto show, will be handing out coloring contest posters for kids to take home, color and enter for a prize! Enjoy some local vendors next to our ofﬁce, with Gateway1890 and the Rustic Fork giving away a basket to a lucky winner (no entry cost). Come out and enjoy the day!

Due to Covid-19, we will supply hand sanitizer, masks, and following State Safe Distance guidelines. All cars will be well spaced from each other.

For more information contact Karen Trudel at Nimbus Real Estate

CHARITY

Rustic FORK

THE

Artisan Style Pizza

OPENING SPRING 2021

& Italian Eatery

OPENING NOVEMBER 2020

Phone: 360-778-1219 • Karen@NimbusRealEstate.com

The Northern Light: August 13-19, 2020

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