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Golf cart zone in county council, page 2
The C Shop celebrates 50 years serving Birch Bay
Blaine residents suspected in firearm theft, page 7
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First Asian giant hornet found this year, page 9
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s Birch Bay kicked off summer vacation for kids with a Kites for Kids day June 19 at the future Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. More photos on page 10. Photo courtesy Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
U.S./Canada border closure extended until July 21 B y P a t G r u bb Despite unofficial reports that the U.S. intended to open its land borders with Canada and Mexico on June 22, that day came and went with no change to the status quo, the 458th day since the borders were closed on March 20, 2020. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially posted its intention to extend the closure until July 21, approximately nine hours before the restriction was due to expire at midnight on June 21. The notice was subsequently published in the Federal Register on June 23. In doing so, DHS followed the lead of Canada which had announced its decision to extend the closure to non-essential traffic on June 18 with a tweet from Canadian public safety minister Bill Blair saying the prohibition against non-essen-
tial travel into Canada was being extended until July 21. In a June 20 tweet, the DHS noted positive developments in recent weeks and wrote it was “participating with other U.S. agencies in the White House’s expert working groups with Canada and Mexico to identify the conditions under which restrictions may be eased safely and sustainably.” Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders pointed out that the Americans who were held during the Iranian hostage crisis were released on their 454th day of imprisonment, meaning the border closure is now longer than one of America’s most fraught and emotional international crises. “How ironic is that,” Saunders asked. “I’d be shocked if the border doesn’t open on June 22. Shocked,” Saunders had said on June 15 when asked for an update on the border. Saunders was the source of
Council accepts new bid on 665 Peace Portal Drive By Grace McCarthy Blaine City Council approved the purchase and sale agreement of a vacant downtown property to Bosporus Property Inc. during council’s June 14 meeting. Bosporus bid the $300,000 asking price for the building at 665 Peace Portal Drive. The city of Blaine spent $283,000 with expenses related to demolishing the derelict building between Tony’s Just A Bite and Blaine Bouquets in 2019. With no civic use for the property, the city determined
it surplus and put it on the market with local real estate agent Ron Freeman last July. City council approved a $325,000 offer from Nimbus Properties LLC last summer. Nimbus Properties LLC completed a feasibility assessment but rescinded the offer May 19. Blaine city manager Michael Jones had the property listed again. Along with the $300,000 asking price, in both 2020 and 2021, the city encouraged rapid development with two 6-percent rebates if the buyer quickly submitted a building permit
application and occupancy permit. Bosporus included the two 6-percent rebates to its offer. The first rebate will be awarded when Bosporus submits a building permit application for a zoning compliant mixed-use building within six months of the closing date and the second rebate will be awarded when the city building official issues a temporary of final occupancy permit, according to a memo to city council. (See Property, page 3)
the May 25 story in The Northern Light that the U.S. was preparing to open the border on June 22 on a unilateral basis, if necessary. That story related how he had been told by multiple local CBP officials that while there was no “official” directive, the Blaine sector had been told to get ready to open the gates on June 22. Since that time, there had been changes in traffic routing and a bevy of new officers being trained in the inspection booths. The ubiquitous and obligatory zapping of vehicles, drivers and passengers by the drive-through X-ray machine had also stopped with most vehicles directed to the nearest exit. In response to the border extension, New York congressman Brian Higgins had this to say: “There’s no other way to say it: an(See Border, page 6)
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Patrick and Patricia Alesse opened The C Shop in 1971 with the motto, “There is only one substitute for experience, and that’s quality.” After half a century, they have both. Patrick and Patricia were working as teachers in Blaine during the ’70s. With a child on the way and Patricia looking to focus on raising the family, the Alesses realized they needed a summer income supplement to Patrick’s teaching job. After considering multiple jobs – fishing in Alaska and working customs at the border – that didn’t appeal to Patrick, they decided to open a business. Knowing Birch Bay was the ideal location, the real question came down to what they would sell. Patricia had always been interested in running a motel but they didn’t have the funds to buy a property fit for one. In the summer of 1970, they spent much of their vacation time on the Oregon coast. Looking at the small local businesses for ideas of their own, candy shops stood out. They were fascinated watching the candy made, and knew if they started their own, they would allow customers the same opportunity. After finding a room that had previously been a dance hall and restaurant at what is now Jacobs Landing condominiums, the Alesses began taking the candy store idea seriously and gathering equipment. They opened June 26, 1971, with a caramel corn pot, candy stove, candy pots – some dating back to the 19th century that they still use today – and a popcorn popper. Back then, nearly everything for sale started with a “c” and peanut brittle cost only 49 cents. Using high-quality ingredients and recipes from family, friends, other candy makers, a Betty Crocker cookbook and some of their own, the Alesses outdid other candy makers who said the quality of their product would suffer if they tried to make both
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Whatcom County Council looks at revising golf cart zone By Grace McCarthy Birch Bay community members’ request to revise the Birch Bay golf cart zone boundaries has made its way into Whatcom County Council. During their June 15 meeting, Whatcom County councilmembers unanimously voted 7-0 on a motion to remove the golf cart zone on part of Bay Road near the Bay Crest neighborhood, from Jackson Road to Halibut Drive. The amended ordinance will come back to council during a future meeting for a final vote. Councilmembers also directed Whatcom County Public Works to conduct a traffic study assessment extending the golf cart zone on Alderson Road from Parkland Drive to Gemini Street and possibly attaching the Whisper Lake housing development to a golf cart zone. Once the traffic study is complete, council will review it to see if the ordinance needs to be amended again. Bay Crest resident Tim Lambert first noticed potential safety hazards of golf carts on Bay Road, which has three entrances into Bay Crest, two years ago when
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a dinner guest said they were shocked at the 35 to 25 mph speed limit change that occurs in golf cart zones. “It’s dangerous because kids will drive golf carts and Bay Road is a main road to Birch Bay State Park,” Lambert said. “I’m glad they approved it. It took a lot of time and work.” Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce secretary Doralee Booth helped Lambert bring the Bay Road concern to the public works department. Golf cart drivers don’t typically use Bay Road and those in cars or larger vehicles aren’t recognizing the lower speed limit, Booth said. Bay Crest golf cart drivers can still access Birch Bay through Jackson Road and behind The C Shop, which Booth said are safer options than Bay Road. “Nobody is really paying attention to that change of speed and the golf carts are not coming out onto Bay Road because they can get to Birch Bay two other ways,” Booth said during the June 15 Whatcom County Council public works and health committee meeting. Booth asked if the golf cart zone that ends on Parkland Drive could be extended to Bay Horizon Park on Gemini Street, so people can drive their golf cart to the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 activity center. She also asked if public works could possibly assess creating a golf cart zone on the easement road connecting the new Whisper Lake housing development to Alderson Road. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce first brought the idea of a golf cart zone, which reduced the speed limit from 35 to 25 mph on some streets, to council’s attention in 2018. Council established a temporary zone in May 2018 that was reinstated indefinitely when it expired October 2019. Since 2010, Washington state law has allowed cities and counties to have golf cart zones.
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‘Joints for Jabs’ at Birch Bay Budz Birch Bay Budz will host a ‘Joints for Jabs’ vaccine clinic 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 27. The clinic will allow 22 people to get either their first or second Moderna Covid-19 shot. Appointments can be made online at bit.ly/35I8MLd, and walk ins are welcome. Every participant will receive a free Stone Age joint with their vaccine. The dispensary is located at 8125 Birch Bay Square Street in Suite 222. The Washington state liquor and cannabis board received a temporary allowance for licensed cannabis stores to provide one free pre-rolled joint if a person 21 years of age and older is vaccinated at the cannabis store from June 7 to Monday, July 12. Whatcom County has had a total of 9,846 confirmed and probable cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to June 21 Washington state Department of Health (DOH) data. The county’s death toll totals 103, with two deaths in the past week. Covid-19 case rates decreased in all school districts, except for Blaine. Blaine school district increased from 53 to 58 cases per
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Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district: Recent two-week case rates, cumulative counts and vaccinations Blaine Vaccination: 57.8% Case rate: 58 New cases: 9
Lynden Vaccination: 43.5% Case rate: 120 New cases: 27 Ferndale Meridian Vaccination: 53.9% Case rate: 56 Vaccination: 54.7% Case rate: 106 New cases: 18 New cases: 13
Nooksack Valley Vaccination: 38.3% Case rate: 87 New cases: 11 Mt. Baker Vaccination: 38.7% Case rate: 49 New cases: 7
Bellingham Vaccination: 67.6% Case rate: 36 New cases: 22
s The case rate is the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people over the past two weeks. New cases are the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the last week. Vaccination is the percentage of the population that has had at least one vaccine shot. Rates were updated June 21. 100,000 people last week. The school district has had nine confirmed Covid-19 cases since last week. About 52.2 percent of county residents are fully vaccinated and 6.1 percent are either waiting for their second dose or for the two weeks after receiving their last vaccine dose, according to the department. The department reports 118,948 county residents
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coming fully vaccinated. Public spaces in the state can reopen to full capacity before June 30 if 70 percent of people 16 and older are fully vaccinated. Right now, 59.1 percent of people 16 and older are fully vaccinated. Washington state has had 448,142 confirmed and probable cases since the start of the pandemic (the 36,284 probable cases came from an antigen test). In all,
5,843 people in Washington with the virus have died and 25,081 have been hospitalized. For more Whatcom County information, visit whatcomcounty. us/covidvaccine and whatcomcounty.us/coviddata. State information is available at bit.ly/3r2URJj. Vaccine locations can be found at bit. ly/3nZiMqr. For CDC data, visit bit.ly/39Kt4qh.
Burn ban begins Friday, June 25 for unincorportated Whatcom County Due to warm weather conditions ahead and decreasing fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County fire marshal’s office will set stage 1 burn restrictions on open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County starting at 5 p.m. Friday, June 25. All land clearing and yard debris burning must be discontinued and all issued burn permits suspended. Recreational fires will still be allowed with the landowner’s permission. Recreational fires must meet the following requirements: • Must only contain seasoned
firewood or charcoal. • Must be contained in an enclosure no larger than 3-by-3-feet across, and must be a minimum 16 inches high, made of cement blocks, stones or steel. • Beach fires can be dug into an 8-inch deep pit, surrounded by 4-inch high enclosure of rocks. • Fires must be 25 inches from structures, timber and combustible materials. • A charged garden hose or two 5-gallon buckets full of water to be next to the fire. • A shovel or rake capable of stirring and extinguishing the fire to be on-site.
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The closing date will be no later than 30 days following its waiver of feasibility contingency, which is 60 days, according to the memo. In addition to Bosporus’ offer submitted to the city June 10, the city also received a $270,000 offer from Sall LLC that included a one-time 12-percent rebate and a proposed July 9, 2021 closing date. Sall LLC also bid on the property in 2020. J Hugh Wiebe, with Bosporus Property Inc, said the company is still deciding what it would like to do with the property but
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The Editor: The Blaine Senior Center Pancake Breakfast has been canceled for the Fourth of July. Vicki McCullough Blaine Senior Center executive secretary Blaine The Editor: As I hang up my library hat, I would like to acknowledge a few specific people for having made significant contributions to the success of the Blaine Library during my time as manager. The amazingly creative and enthusiastic Cindy Leffel brought many fun-filled years to the children and families, expertly coordinating engaging story times (any of the 500 attendees remember the helicopter landing?). Her Fancy Nancy tea parties and pajama story times with local children’s entertainment celebrity Dana Cohenour, drew many adoring fans, with every event celebrating reading. With her red “Clifford” cart, Cindy also regularly visited the folks waiting in line at the Blaine Food Bank, sharing the message of the wealth of resources freely available with a library card. Recently retired Patty Macheras provided years of caring service to our local teens, and her after-hours events including
murder mysteries, Halloween parties, and Dr. Who Days always highlighted books and other library resources. Previous staff member Monica Zikusooka poured her heart and soul into establishing lasting relationships with our local non-English speakers, with at one point enjoying a representation of eight different countries in her English conversation class. And Leslie Williams, leader of the branch’s long-time running Books and Bites book discussion group, regularly provided her home-made angel food cakes, lending that extra-special touch to the gatherings. My dear and loyal Friends of the Blaine Library, most of whom for decades have advocated for the library in the community, raised funds to pay for numerous upgrades through the years, including a portion of the building’s air conditioning system and new carpeting, circulation counter and other furniture, children’s area features, and close to $40,000 for the new building design, that was completed in March 2020, by the team Johnston Architects and King Architecture. And my husband Neal, who, not only has been my lunch packer and sounding board through my Blaine Library career, but played his own part in many a library project, including renovating restaurant booths for the teen area, and providing the
LEGO Robotics classes. When Whatcom County Library System hired me, they got him as well. Finally, thank you Blaine and Birch Bay communities for welcoming me from the start and allowing me this incredible experience of serving you. Debby Farmer Blaine Library manager Blaine The Editor: I have been fortunate to work with Jennifer Plombon on the Semiahmoo Residents Association Communications Committee for the past two years. She has proven to be a consistent source of wisdom and encouragement, willing to take on virtually any task that arises. Her “do it now” approach has inspired the committee to be productive and professional. Jennifer is always prepared and continues to ask big picture questions that push us to complete our projects in a timely manner. Many of these projects are complex and require critical thinking, as we must be able to effectively communicate (See Letters, next page) 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 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info and Zoom meeting link: bbwsd.com.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., location varies. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Virtual meeting info: bbbparkandrec.org/board-meetings.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info and virtual meeting login: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 9 a.m., virtual meeting. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m. Info: blainepc@cityofblaine.com. Info for joining Zoom meetings: bit.ly/2CiMKnk.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info and virtual meeting link: blainesd.org. North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 1 p.m. Info: nwfrs.net.
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Stay off berm plantings during the Fourth of July The unorganized, but always popular, Fourth of July event is expected to draw crowds to Birch Bay once again this year. Whatcom County Public Works is asking for people attending Fourth of July in Birch Bay to protect the plantings around the Birch Bay berm. Over 110,000 native plants are budding around the berm, in effort to restore the shoreline’s native habitat and protect the beach from erosion. Protecting the plants also saves Whatcom County money because the county government is required to replace plants damaged in the next few years, according to Whatcom County Public Works. The saved money can then be used for future road projects.
“If you protect the plants now when they are young, they will help protect your beach, roadway and homes from erosion and flooding once they mature,” Marie Duckworth, public works communications specialist, said in a statement. “We want to remind revelers that these young and vulnerable plants are yours to protect.” As public works is preparing for the Fourth, so is the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. Birch Bay will have its annual beach cleanup. The chamber will hand out trash bags starting Monday, June 28 until Monday, July 5 and help with the morning clean up from 9 a.m. to noon July 5. More information, including times, will be available on the
chamber’s Facebook page, facebook.com/birchbaychamber, and website, birchbaychamber.com. Birch Bay Watershed Watchers’ volunteers will have a booth with coffee and trash bags in front of the chamber’s office at 7900 Birch Bay Drive for the July 5 clean up. The chamber will also not restrict the number of porta-potties as it did last year to deter large crowds. The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office restricts fireworks to 6-11 p.m. July 3, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. July 4 and 6-11 p.m. July 5. Fireworks purchased in unincorporated areas of Whatcom County may be used, but items such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, missiles and rockets purchased on tribal land must
remain there. Sky lanterns must also be tethered and controlled. People who start fires with sky lanterns, even if tethered, are subject to reckless burning law and fire code violations, according to the marshal’s office.
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Lid lift. The fire district has not asked voters for a levy rate increase in over 12 years. By voting “yes,” the district plans to add four firefighters and four battalion chiefs. This will enhance service delivery. It will also replace aging equipment, such as fire engines and ladder trucks and water tenders, and show Proposition 2021-3 on your pamphlet. Again, please vote “yes” to improve a very vital resource in your community. They help us, lets help them. Cheryl Whitesides Lynden
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with the two thousand residents of Semiahmoo. Jennifer listens and understands the issues of our community. That ability to process and come up with well thought solutions will make her an ideal Blaine City Council member. Jennifer is the consummate team player that believes dealing with issues head on is an opportunity to make our community a better place to live. I believe that
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Blaine resident on CWU Dean’s List Blaine resident Mariah Minjarez made Central Washington University’s Dean’s List for spring
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Due to COVID-19 and the Governor’s Proclamation, meetings are now only open to the public telephonically. Information on how to listen to the meeting live will be on the City Council agenda which is located on the City’s website homepage under Your Government, City Council, City Council Agenda. Please check the agenda prior to each meeting as the call in number or location may change.
Thursday, June 24 6:00pm – Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, June 28 4:30pm – Special City Council Meeting Public Hearing: Six-Year TIP
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other month’s delay is bullshit.” Higgins has been a strong proponent of reopening the border and is co-chair of the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group On Continued Extension Of Border Restrictions. The group released the following statement: “Millions of Americans and Canadians are counting on our governments to work together to reach an agreement that provides a clear roadmap for reopening the border between our two nations. The lack of transparency surrounding these negotiations
is a disservice to our constituents and the millions of residents on both sides of the border waiting to see their loved ones, visit their property, and renew business ties. While the arrival of vaccines in record time has been a modern marvel, the inability of the U.S. and Canadian governments to reach an agreement on alleviating border restrictions or aligning additional essential traveler classes is simply unacceptable.” Other politicians on both sides of the border were quick to endorse Higgins’ opinion and urged both governments to quickly release the criteria under which the border would be re-opened. The Canadian government has been
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just to attend the ceremony, with a 14-day quarantine on her return that forced her to miss job interviews. “It’s like being in prison while innocent,” she said. “It’s as if we’re lab rats being experimented upon.” Brake said vaccination exemptions infringe on an individual’s rights if they choose not to be vaccinated. The increasing number of vaccinations in both the U.S. and Canada has state, provincial and federal politicians calling upon the Canadian and U.S. federal governments to reopen the border. State representative Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) wrote a letter to Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau June 18 urging him to allow Point Roberts residents to cross the border. “The lack of practicality of these American citizens to cross over our international border to access basic necessities, their American property, loved ones and medical care is of grave concern,” Rule wrote. In the letter, Rule highlighted that Point Roberts’ only grocery store is in danger of closing. The owner of International Marketplace has announced she will be closing the store on July 15 due to continued heavy losses. Other representatives such as U.S. congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) have called for help for Point Roberts and other border
town communities. Numerous news reports have quoted American and Canadian citizens saying they felt like they were being held hostage by governmental inaction on reopening the border. Typically, the decision to extend the border closure is usually made a few days before the order is scheduled to expire at midnight on the 21st of each month although they have been made as early as the 12th. For Brake, who meets her family weekly at Peace Arch Park, the monthly restrictions have taken a toll on her mental health. “It’s been very stressful,” she said. “I ended up with a really bad case of depression.” The monthly restrictions didn’t allow her to help with the preparations for her daughter’s wedding, something she’d been looking forward to. Brake and her daughter, Button, said they hadn’t hoped for a June 22 border reopening. “They make it sound like it’s going to happen possibly, but everyone knows it’s not going to happen,” Button said. “It feels like they’re playing with us, instead of giving us a final timeline when it could possibly be over.” In the meantime, the days of the border closure continue to add up, making the 15th extension 461 days and counting at time of press. Grace McCarthy contributed to reporting this article.
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especially vague and fluid in its position on re-opening the border. Prime Minister Trudeau had said border restrictions would be relaxed once 75 percent of Canadians had received at least one vaccine dose and 20 percent were fully vaccinated. However, Blair said June 20 that 75 percent of Canadians would need to be fully vaccinated before restrictions would be phased out. As of June 23, 75.6 percent of eligible Canadians (age 12 or older) have received one dose while 24.3 percent have been fully vaccinated. In the U.S., 63 percent of those aged 12 or older had received at least one dose and 53 percent were fully vaccinated. On June 21, the Canadian government announced it would allow fully vaccinated Canadian residents to forgo the previously mandated 14-day quarantine. As of July 5, returning Canadians will still need to submit electronically proof of vaccination, a negative test result taken 72 hours ahead of arrival, not have Covid-19 symptoms and take a test on arrival. Separated families met at Peace Arch Park the day Canada announced the border extension. For Sarah Brake, this was the first time she’d seen her daughter, Sherri Button, since her daughter had gotten married a few weeks before. The Blaine wedding required Brake, a Langley resident, to fly from Vancouver to Seattle
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outside of Lynden. On June 16, a homeowner found the front door of his Lynden residence forced open after he returned from a trip, according to WCSO spokesperson Deb Slater. Inside, the homeowner found several of his firearm safes open and reported 29 stolen firearms. Using video surveillance, deputies were able to immediately identify the suspects as Darrell Lee Glenman Jr., 51, and Kimberly Ann Belles, 52, Slater said. Deputies contacted Glenman and Belles at their home in Blaine. The two admitted to taking a role in the burglary, Slater said. Glenman was booked into Whatcom County Jail June 17 on suspicion of first-degree burglary, theft of a firearm, residential burglary, trafficking and second-de-
gree illegal possession of a firearm, according to the jail roster. Belles was booked on suspicion of residential burglary and second-degree possession of stolen property. Deputies recovered 27 of the stolen firearms from Glenman, who said he had sold two of the firearms. Glenman provided information to deputies on where he sold them, Slater said. Glenman has previous convictions for burglary and escape, according to Whatcom County Superior Court records. Belles has previous convictions for theft, forgery, residential burglary and identity theft. She is also awaiting a trial on charges of theft, possession of stolen property, forgery and identity theft from two separate incidents in 2020, according to court records.
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candy and concessions. Sons Keith and Burton, three years old and six months old at the time, would be helping their parents run the shop within a couple of years. “1975 is when we have photographic evidence of my parents’ child labor law violations,” Keith said, smiling and pointing to his nametag that reads “C Shop crew member since 1975.” “If it’s a family member, it’s OK,” Patricia retorts. But the two boys didn’t really start working at the shop until 1980, when the café opened. By that time, they had moved the shop to the current location at 4825 Alderson Road. Serving
only bakery items, bread and cinnamon rolls, Patrick said opening the café was one of his regrets because it took him away from candy making. The store, however, continued to grow, and after a year they added take ’n bake pizza, sandwiches and a salad bar to the café menu. Only decades later would they see a need to cut items. Upon reopening this year, after remaining closed to in-person shopping last summer due to the pandemic, the shop is no longer making pizza or sandwiches. The interior has also been rearranged to have separate entrance and exit doors. With summer hours in full swing, The C Shop is open daily from 1 to 8 p.m. Masks are required for customers who aren’t vaccinated.
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It’s easy to tell when shopping at the store which chocolates are The C Shop originals because they have yellow labels, while those made by other chocolatiers have a white label. Some of The C Shop original specials include peanut butter yumms, which are white chocolate-covered peanut butter bars, and C-foam, a chocolate-covered combination of brown sugar, honey, baking soda and apple cider vinegar. Keith, who is now a co-owner and main candy maker, has a Tupperware full of legal pads, each with its own candy recipe. With notes on every batch he makes, he is always trying to improve the quality of the candy. Reading that people have a tactile response to the crunch in potato chips, Keith has adjusted C-foam over the years to achieve a similar crunch. “Now, when you bite into it, sometimes it sounds like your tooth broke,” he said. Keith runs the day-to-day operations of the shop with his partner Saara Kuure. Patrick and Patricia still live in the adjoined house above the shop and can be
found making candy in the back and interacting with customers. “I really enjoy the other people involved in and around The C Shop,” Keith said. “We get satisfaction from their satisfaction.”
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Pesky culprits in the garden and what to do about them B y R hi a n n o n A l l e n Damn deer! Blasted squirrels! Nefarious voles! Sometimes gardening is a battle. Who’s your most infuriating nemesis? In my previous garden, the main mammalian culprit was the two-legged kind. The kind that steals your flowers and actually digs up entire plants, or takes off with your garden hose when you are not looking. For years, my primary opponents here were raccoons. They rummage in your garden looking for tasty bits or sometimes just for a bit of fun. Is there fresh, open soil? Well then, something tasty must be under there. You get the drift. Same thing with those pesky non-native Eastern gray squirrels. I keep telling them that they are invaders – more recent arrivals here than humans – but they just don’t listen. They don’t listen to the scolding of our native chickarees (Douglas squirrels) either. I’ve taken to armoring my tulip bulbs in underground baskets and mesh to protect them
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I admit that sometimes I wonder what happened to some of my seedling herbs and veggies when there are no signs of marauding squirrels or raccoons thrashing around – not that delicate nibbling is their style anyway. Perhaps I should stop blaming slugs and wood lice, and keep my eyes open for fluffy pests. My other pint-sized peeve is the creeping vole, particularly in population boom years. Short, tubby, mouse-like rodents, I hear the little devils squeaking and moving under ground cover. Unlike the aforementioned pests, voles are surreptitious and almost never seen alive. They spend their time underground and undercover, preferring to eat plant roots under the cover of darkness or soil. I have lost many treasured rockery plant to them. But I consider myself more fortunate than a friend who lost his entire beetroot crop to them one summer. And other friends found a large stash of hijacked species tulip bulbs in a hidden vole nest. Like their Arctic near-cousin the lemming, voles have boomand-bust cycles. I have not kept track, but my suspicion is that we are working rapidly toward a boom year. If not this year, then next. In their last boom year, I did a lot of research on vole control. The eventual answer? Get an outdoor cat. Our boys are indoor cats, but I have high hopes for our new neighbor’s ace predator cats. (Please, just leave the birds, snakes and chickarees alone!) You might have noticed that I have not mentioned deer, which are the bane of many gardeners. (See Garden, next page)
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First Asian giant hornet found in U.S. in 2021 found near Marysville By Grace McCarthy The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) says the first confirmed Asian giant hornet found this year in the U.S. has been detected near Marysville. A Snohomish County resident reported the dead hornet to WSDA on June 4, and on June 8, state entomologists inspected the dried male hornet. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the hornet was in fact an Asian giant hornet, despite its location and different coloration. The invasive hornet is the first to be found in Snohomish County and, according to the entomologists, appears unrelated to the ones found in B.C. and Whatcom County, where all of the previous giant hornets were found in North America in 2019 and 2020. Scientists believe the hornet is from another season since males don’t emerge until July and the hornet’s dry texture, according to
a WSDA media release. Entomologists are still trying to figure out how the hornet made its way to Marysville, according to the media release. WSDA, which had only been setting traps in Whatcom County, will now set traps in Snohomish and King counties. “This new report continues to underscore how important public reporting is for all suspected invasive species, but especially Asian giant hornet,” WSDA managing entomologist Sven Spichiger said in a statement. The hornet can grow to 2 inches and is identified by its large, orange head and almond-shaped eyes. The species native to Asia was first detected in North America in 2019, sparking concern among scientists that it could, if unchecked, threaten honeybees and other species. Washington residents can report Asian giant hornet sightings to WSDA at agr.wa.gov/hornets, by emailing hornets@agr.wa.gov or calling 1-800/443-6684.
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Well, I personally have not had a big problem with them in my garden, although the occasional one munches fruit shrub foliage or punches great big holes in my garden soil as it wanders through. I am more than happy with the
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cently moved here questioning traffic rules they thought they knew. This is just a guess: Either you come from a state where the rules are as you described in your question and when you encountered this scenario here it didn’t play out as expected, or you came from a state where the rules were different and now you’re trying to figure out how to apply the new rules. Normally I quote the Revised Code of Washington when explaining traffic law, since it’s the official source, but I have to say, the part about left turns is just too confusing to make sense of in a short column. Instead, let’s take a look at what the Washington (See Road Rules, page 13)
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Paul Christopher Ritchie, Deceased. NO. 21-4-00478-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) JACINTA S. RITCHIE has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Paul Christopher Ritchie, deceased. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims 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 attorney of record, at the address below, a copy of the claim and file an original of the claim with the Clerk of this Court. 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 the first publication of this 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 probate and non-probate assets of the decedent. Date of First Publication: June 17, 2021 Personal Representative: Jacinta S. Ritchie c/o Patrick Paul Browne Attorney at Law 18130 Midvale Ave N., Suite A Shoreline, WA. 98133 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Patrick Paul Browne, Attorney at Law Address for Mailing or Service: 18130 Midvale Ave N., Suite A Shoreline, WA. 98133
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5572 Chehalis Place MLS#1790944 $650,000
Wonderful custom lakefront home with spectacular water & Cascade Mountain views. 2-BR, 2.5-BA, vaulted ceiling living room with huge picture windows overlooking it all. Extra room can be 3rd-BR or used for office. Granite countertops, solid wood cabinets, under cabinet lighting, tile inlays, natural trim, skylights, gas fireplace, 2 car garage & carport. Huge end of cul-de- sac lot, 140 feet of waterfront, large partial covered rear patio perfect for entertaining. Birch Bay Village Amenities are Salt Water Marina, Golf course, Clubhouse, swimming pool, sports courts, private salt water beaches, parks, playgrounds, 24/7 security.
5774 Salish Road MLS #1779472 $240,000
Fresh off a $30K remodel & waiting for you to make it your new home! Upgrades include brand new natural gas furnace, easy care laminate flooring, bathroom vanities & kitchen refresh. Spacious private yard ideal for relaxing or entertaining + property provides room to park multiple vehicles. Unrivaled Birch Bay Village amenities include marina, beaches, golf course, outdoor pool, tennis courts, clubhouse & 24 hour security gate. Stand alone homes in this price range are hard to find, don’t miss your chance to own this home for less than the going rental rates.
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6885 Holeman Avenue MLS #1734392 $345,000
Don’t miss this spectacular north facing waterfront view lot on Point Whitehorn. Situated amongst upscale homes, this lot overlooks Birch Bay and the Canadian mountains. The site features waterfront access for you to enjoy clamming, crabbing, beach combing, kayaking, and everything Birch Bay has to offer. Build your dream home and take advantage of the gentle slope with a daylight basement to capitalize on the beautiful view and great evening sunsets. These lots are getting harder to find, buy now and build later. Price increase due to Geo Test survey of the property.
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4204 Sweet Road MLS #1793073 $1,060,000
Beautiful custom home with 4-BR, 3-BA 3300+ sqft, with 9’ ceilings, 3-car garage, 40X60 heated shop, is close to schools, Blaine & I-5. Expansive open floor plan, large kitchen w/hickory cabinets, 2 pantries, & huge wraparound breakfast bar. Master suite w/lots of windows, large bathroom, 7’ soaker tub, separate tile shower, walk-in master closet. Covered outdoor kitchen w/Jenn-Air range, side burner, drawers & frig. Built-in media panel serves every room w/hi-speed internet and cable. Historic barn & tons of parking.
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4143 Fishermans Bend Ln MLS #1777279 $83,000
Very private 1+ acre homesite in great quiet neighborhood. Close to I-5 US/CAN border and just minutes from downtown Blaine, schools & shopping. City of Blaine Water is available, no well needed. Paved street, dues are $150 annually for this established CC&R protected neighborhood. Buyer to verify all information re: building thru Whatcom county planning & development / City of Blaine .
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MLS #1772844 Let these spanning views of Bellingham Bay take Built in 2005, this home shows as just newly com- you away. This beachfront, no-bank, tideland-rights pleted. With 3258 sq. ft. this home has spacious 3-BR, cabin is located on the uber private Eliza Island. The 2-full-BA, dining room, great room, family room, nook, best-kept secret in the San Juan Islands! This home sauna. Cedar siding, covered patio & deck, five zone has so much to offer, including an OutBack solar/ in-floor radiant heat includes 3 car garage. Kitchen battery-powered inverter system, propane, & instant has maple cabinets, slate backsplash, granite coun- hot water tank. Beautiful touches throughout; Hickory ter tops, SS appliances. Main level has Great room, & Montana Slate flooring, granite & Brazilian Cherry kitchen, nook, dining room, two guest BRs and one full counters. Master ensuite with soaking tub & balcony guest bath. Garden level: family room, master BR with deck. This location is close to the private airstrip en-suite, utility room, patio and access to the 3 car WA93 & island dock. No VRBOs/rentals allowed, making Eliza Island an exclusive place to be! garage. Home warranty included.
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8655 Great Horned Owl Ln 9054 Shearwater Road 9416 Turnstone Lane #25 $989,000 MLS #1794774 $1,845,000 MLS #1791383 9540 Semiahmoo Pkwy #K8 MLS #1747981 Classic east coast style charmer--a beauty at Timeless estate home in beautiful waterfront $40,000 $1,250,000 MLS #1790438 Rare opportunity in coveted Semiahmoo Shore development. Special features; under floor heating, vaulted ceilings, & numerous smart home features. Spectacular saltwater views from front & back of home. Beaches on both sides to stroll. Extremely walkable location w/parks, paths, restaurants, Semiahmoo Resort, Semiahmoo Marina & more. Minutes from Birch Bay, Blaine, Bellingham, less than two hours to Seattle. View ASAP as the world has discovered our little bit of paradise.
Gerry Allen – 360-920-0563
Semiahmoo on a corner lot w/covered wraparound porch. Open plan & character-rich finishes: slate floors, real wood burning FP. Excellent craftsmanship. Relaxed farmhouse kitchen w/9.5’ granite island. Open floor plan w/sunroom & den on main floor. Spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets--exceptional storage! Luxe master bath has twin marble-topped vanities, slate floors/shower. Quiet and private in the safe and secure Royal Troon neighborhood.
Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
community--Boundary Ridge at Semiahmoo! The ultimate in home design & exceptional use of space makes this stunning property a must see for the most discerning buyer. Inviting covered front porch welcomes you to casually elegant entry. Vaulted great room w/stone fireplace, w/french doors open to landscaped park-like yard. All main floor living with 3 private suites up & full studio apartment in lower level. Gym, media room & additional office complement this area.
Kathy Stauffer – 360-815-4718
K8, 36 foot slip @ Semiahmoo Marina...what a great place to moor your boat! Semiahmoo’s historic water tower stands sentinel. To the East, majestic views of Mt. Baker...and to the west, Marine Drive in White Rock.Semiahmoo Marina is only 16 nautical miles from the legendary, mystical San Juan Islands, Canada’s Gulf Islands and the Inside Passage. Golf, tennis and swimming are available for a fee @ Semiahmoo Golf & County Club. Nice facilities, store, laundry and more.
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Driver Guide has to say: “Turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from.” That’s just like what you described in your question. I don’t typically address traffic laws from other states, but I’m making an exception because in this instance it’s relevant. Californians move here in higher numbers than any other state, and the rules there don’t quite line up with Washington’s rules. According to California’s driver handbook, the setup for making a turn is the same as in Washington, but you can turn into any lane when there are multiple lanes going the same direction. (Crazy, I know.) What happens when you have two people at the same intersection operating from two different sets of rules? When you’re in your motorized cage, driving sometimes feels like a solitary activity. Events like two drivers each thinking that they belong in the same lane, in the same spot, at the same time remind us that it’s a notably collective endeavor. When two drivers turn onto the same multi-lane street from opposite directions, yes, in Washington they should both be able to complete the turn in their own lanes, trouble-free, like two choreographed dancers. But there’s the law, and there’s how humans behave in the wild. The overarching goal of driving is getting safely to your destination. Beyond the specific law addressed by this question, there’s a theme that’s repeated several times in our traffic law: “the duty of all persons to use due care.” It’s not enough to follow specific rules about proper turning lanes, or speed limits, or traffic signals. We also need to watch out for each other and be ready to respond to unexpected situations. If you’re in circumstances like the one posed here and you’re the driver turning left, there may be some additional expectations for you. There’s a law that says a driver turning left “shall yield the rightof-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction” if it’s close enough to constitute a hazard. That’s typically understood to apply to oncoming traffic but, at the very least, it’s a good reminder that left turns have increased risk that drivers should consider. Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.
Nadine Kenngott MacArthur May 23, 1929 – June 19, 2021
Nadine Kenngott MacArthur of Blaine was born in Buffalo, New York on May 23, 1929 to Edwin B. Kenngott and Katherine Rush. She met Arthur C. MacArthur on a blind date in Tucson, Arizona and six months later, they married on August 28, 1954. They had four children during their 66 years of wedded bliss. She received her Associate degree in May, 1974 in Hobbs, New Mexico and was extremely proud of it. She belonged to the local genealogy society and Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed genealogy and gardening. She was extremely family oriented, loved family gatherings, and was a very generous woman. There were no strangers to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Katherine; her daughter Pamela MacArthur Baily; and her sisters Miranne and Faith. She was survived by a daughter Sandra (Jim) MacArthur Manning; and two sons Angus (Melissa) MacArthur, and Andy (Jodie) MacArthur; son-in-law David Baily; eight grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G St. in Blaine, on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 11 a.m.
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September 6,1952 – June 11, 2021 Terry Irene Morrison, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021 at Rosewood Villa, Bellingham. Terry was born on September 6,1952 on the U.S. Naval Air Station in San Diego, California to Don and Claudia Morrison. Terry’s life as an only child lasted for two years until the birth of her sister, Jeanne, and they became known as “the girls.” Terry’s early life as a “Navy brat” was a typical military child’s life. The family lived in California, Texas, Maryland, Hawaii, Missouri, and Bremerton, Washington. Don, Claudia, and “the girls” eventually settled in Blaine, Washington in 1962 where the family soon expanded to include the girls’ younger brother, Timm, aka the Nauseating Little Brat. Terry found her niche in Blaine and grew from being a shy child to being the life of the party. Terry’s 58 ½ years in Blaine led to her creating a large circle of friends that became her extended family. Terry stayed friends with people from her childhood, co-workers from her years at the Homeland Security Investigations, and people she met through her children. She was known as Mama P to her children’s friends and Grandma Terry to these friends’ children. Terry’s passions in life have been her family, friends, and travel. Every gathering was full of good food, laughter, and hugs. Terry was quick witted and had snappy retorts; especially for her brother, Timm. Her travel buddies came home with aching sides from all the laughs they shared on their trips. Terry is survived by her daughter, Sommar Pickering of Blaine, siblings Jeanne (Alan) Park of Edmonds, and Timm (Corrie) Morrison of Big Lake; her nieces and nephews, Crystal (Jake) of Sedro Woolley, Serena and Adam of Edmonds, Tyler of Camano Island, and Bailey of Arlington; her grand-nephew and grandniece Van and Eve; and numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Claudia Aguila Morrison and son, Alex Pickering. Terry is also survived by many loving friends from Blaine and beyond. There are too many to list; you all know who you are and know you had a special place in her heart. Mom and big Sis, give the rest of our family in heaven hugs from us.
Joanne Blanche (Johnson) Shirra
September 21, 1941 – June 15, 2021
Joanne Blanche (Johnson) Shirra, age 79, of Blaine passed away peacefully at her home on June 15, 2021. Joanne was born in Bellingham on September 21, 1941 to Kris and Elizabeth “Ruth” Johnson. Joanne was well known for her artistic talents and love of pets. She graduated from Blaine High School in 1959 and was a lifelong resident of Blaine. She pursued a creative career as owner of a ceramics shop, J&S Pots and Things, for many years. Joanne was an impeccable seamstress, painter and knitter. She excelled in baking, canning, gardening and clam digging. Some of her star creations included felted hats, aprons, and award-winning jams. She was an active member of the Blaine Farmer’s Market, a knitting group, and the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary Post 9474. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband David Shirra. She was survived by her three daughters Laurie (Terry) Walker of Sumner; Shannon (Brad) Breivik of Blaine; and Crystal (Joe) Gordon of Camano Island; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers Thomas “Tom” Johnson of Custer and Robert “Bobby” Johnson of Wrangell, AK. The family would like to thank neighbor and friend Carol Hickey for all her love, caring and support. A family service will be held at Blaine Cemetery, on Saturday, June 26 at 11 a.m. An open house will be held from 1–4 p.m. at Brad and Shannon Breivik’s house, 9375 Owl Lane. In lieu of flowers, please donate to alz.org or Whatcom Hospice.
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June 18, 12:13 a.m.: Suicidal subject on East Street. June 18, 12:37 p.m.: Civil problem on Harborview Road. June 18, 1:37 p.m.: Littering on Gulf Road. June 18, 4:08 p.m.: Burglary on James Tree Lane. June 19, 12:54 p.m.: Theft on Birch Bay Square Street. June 19, 4:04 p.m.: Theft on Harborview Road. June 19, 5:55 p.m.: Shots on Stein Road, Custer. June 20, 2:26 a.m.: Noise on
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8. Extravagantly theatric 9. End-blown flute 10. Heroic tales 11. Member of a Semitic people 12. Members of a priestly caste 13. Southern Ghana people 21. Counsels 23. Body of water 25. Awesome! 26. Calendar month 27. Native of region in Caucasus 28. Indian city 29. Exclusive 32. Alaskan town 33. Covered with ivy 34. Loose granular substances 36. Native American tribe 37. Written American English 38. Holiday (informal) 40. Add up 41. Small brown and gray rails 43. Get off your feet 44. Express disgust 46. Surface of the ground 47. Put into a silo 49. Belief 50. British noblemen 51. Tennis game 52. Dry, protective
health on McMillan Avenue. June 16, 1:13 p.m.: Traffic stop on Adelia Street. June 17, 1:18 p.m.: Motor vehicle collision on Hughes Avenue. June 18, 10:55 a.m.: Lewd conduct on Peace Portal Drive. June 18, 11:16 a.m.: Vandalism on Wilson Avenue. June 18, 8:12 p.m.: Assist other agency on E Street. Report by Blaine Police Department.
crust 53. Swiss river 54. Large integers 57. La __ Tar Pits, Hollywood 58. Every one of two or more 59. “Deadpool” actor Reynolds 61. Earlier 62. Peter’s last name ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM
Tides June 25 – July 1 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W DATE
TIME
HEIGHT
TIME
HEIGHT
Fr 25 12:26 am 7.5
4:42 am 9.5
12:29 pm -3.6
8:23 pm 10.7
Sa 26 1:28 am 7.4
5:32 am 9.1
1:17 pm -3.4
9:09 pm 10.7
Su 27 2:28 am 7.1
6:24 am 8.5
2:03 pm -2.7
9:55 pm 10.5
Mo 28 3:34 am 6.6
7:20 am 7.7
2:49 pm -1.7 10:37 pm 10.3
Tu 29 4:42 am 5.9
We 30 5:48 am 5.0
8:20 am 6.8
3:33 pm -0.5 11:15 pm 10.0 9:36 am 6.0
4:17 pm 0.9 11:49 pm 9.7
Th 1 6:48 am 4.0 11:10 am 5.4
5:01 pm 2.3
Weather
Precipitation: During the period of June 14 – 20, 0.01 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2021 yearto-date precipitation is 14.1 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 80°F on June 20 with a low of 48°F on June 17. Average high was 68°F and average low was 61°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Please wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Birch Bay Berm Community Conversation: Thursday, June 24, 1 p.m.. Join members of the Berm Task Force as they discuss the new pathway. Zoom info on birchbaychamber.com. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, June 24, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General knowledge hosted by Alan. Info: thevaultwine.com. Snack Shack at Peace Arch Park Open House: Friday, June 25, 4 – 7 p.m., Peace Arch State Park. Stop by and see the Peace Arch Association’s new Peace Arch Park Snack Shack. Special gift for the first 50 people who come by and say hello. Info: peacearchpark.org. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, June 25, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: Trio Sueño. Info: thevaultwine.com. Summer Farm Market: Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Home Farm Upick and Events, 8020 Kickerville Road. Shop 30+ local craft and food vendors, live music, tractor train and more. Free admission. Info: homefarm. farm. To Sting or Not to Sting: Saturday, June 26, 3 p.m., BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. Summer time takes us outdoors with all the insects. This fun introduction to pollinators and their close relatives will help you “bee” an “un stung” hero to pollinators. Please bring chairs for social distancing. Free. Info: fobbsp.org Joint For Jabs: Sunday, June 27, 3–5 p.m., Birch Bay Budz, 8125 Birch Bay Square Street, suite 222. Covid vaccine clinic for first or second doses and get a free joint. Limited appointments. Info: 360/506-7117. Free Online Crabbing Workshop: Wednesday, June 30, 6–7 p.m. Learn more about crabbing in Puget Sound, get advice on how to set up gear to catch the most crab, plus answers to your questions. Workshop will be recorded for those who cannot attend. Register: nwstraitsfoundation.org. Sponsored by Northwest Straits Foundation. Dive-in Movie at Birch Bay Waterslides: Friday, July 2, gates open at 8 p.m., movie starts around 9:30 p.m., Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Drive-in movie-style, showing A League of Their Own. Cost $20 per car. Purchase tickets at birchbaychamber.com. Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July: Sunday, July 4, 12-5 p.m. Street fair on H Street, car show, kids’ scavenger hunt, live music at H and G Street Plazas. Fireworks at 10 p.m. at Marine Park. Info: blainechamber.com. Friends of Blaine Library Book Sale: Sunday, July 4, 12–5 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Books, DVDs, audio books, and more. Live Music at The Rustic Fork: Sunday, July 4, 1:30–4:30 p.m., The Rustic Fork Eatery, 442 Peace Portal Drive. Featuring the Jimmy Wright Band. Info: therusticforkeatery.com. Live Music at The Vault: Sunday, July 4, The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. 3 p.m. music by Adrian Clarke, 7 p.m. music by Lefty and the Right Hand Band. Info: thevaultwine.com. Birch Bay Clean Up: Monday, July 5, 9 a.m.–noon July 5. More information, including times, will be available on the chamber’s Facebook page, facebook.com/birchbaychamber, and website, birchbaychamber.com. Virtual Blaine Harbor Music Festival: July 12–17. Musicians ages 12–20 from all over the world learn from world-renowned faculty. Some courses available for adults. Free community concert presented each day. For more information on the program, courses and participation, visit: blaineharbormusicfestival.org. Ongoing: Blaine School District Summer Food Program: Pick up Wednesdays 1–5:30 p.m. No charge meals available for all students up to 18 years if age, or 21 if enrolled in a program and not graduated. Visit the food services page at blainesd.org for more information and to sign up. Blaine Food Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.–noon. Delivery options available. Info:360/3326350 or blainefood@hotmail.com. The Bridge Food Distribution Program: Fridays 3:30–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome. The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesdays 3–5 p.m. and Fridays 12–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Donations by appointment, call 360/366-8763. Blaine’s Market by the Sea: Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., G Street Plaza. Featuring high quality arts and crafts vendors selling handcrafted merchandise. Info: cjsolomon07@comcast.net. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meetings: Third Thursdays, 2 p.m. Meeting ID on birchbaychamber.com. Blaine Library: 610 3rd Street. Open to in-branch visits, Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. In-branch visits, curbside services, and Friends of the Library Bookstore now open Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Info 360/305-3637. Friends of Birch Bay Library Board of Directors Meetings: Second Monday, 6:30 p.m. All who are vaccinated are welcome to attend in person. Non-vaccinated or those with limited mobility are asked to request Zoom access. Info: FOBBLsecretary@gmail.com. Meals on Wheels: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up one hot and six frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040. Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum: Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Free, donations welcome. Masks required Info: 360/371-3558. Toastmasters Virtual Meetings: Tuesdays 6:30–7:45 p.m. Entertaining and educational. Have fun speaking, learn to overcome fears. Info: Call Pete 360/933-1671 or email him at pcorcorran@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Movie Nights: Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Playing family friendly movies. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the movie on the big screen. Free popcorn. Masks and social distancing required. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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New snack shack in Peace Arch Park to host open house June 25
s The snack shack at Peace Arch Park.
Photo by Grace McCarthy
The International Peace Arch Association will host an open house for Whatcom County residents to visit its new snack shack in Peace Arch Park on Friday, June 25. The three-hour open house will run 4-7 p.m. at Peace Arch Park, at 19 A Street in Blaine. People can visit the snack shack to purchase anything from ice cream cones to coffee, chips and Peace Arch knick-knacks. The first 50 residents who visit the shack will receive a free gift. The shack, located near the park manager’s office, opened
during the weekends in mid-May and will be open every day between Canada Day on July 1 and the Fourth of July.
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We now offer... AUTOMOBILE DETAILING Detail to include:
• Exterior wash & dry • Steam clean seats • Steam clean & degrease engine bay • Steam clean wheel wells/trims • Removal of road tar & pitch • Exterior hand wax • Compound, polish & buff • Interior vacuum
• Clean door jambs, seams & hinges • Steam clean & extract carpets • Clean interior/exterior glass • Wipe & polish dashboard • Ultraprotection on vinyl/leather • Tire dressing • Bumper & rubber dressing • Air freshener
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Full Car or Truck Detail Starting at
249
$
+tax
& MUCH MORE!
some exclusions apply
We offer pick up & delivery service
Gift certificates available
Lots of Freebies
BUY $50, GET
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360.739.8233
4466 Haxton Way Lummi Reservation
to schedule
6885 Guide Meridian, Lynden www.ChadChambersAutos.com
AUTO SALES & D E TA I L I N G
Office Phone:
360.392.8703
All profits will go to fund association events such as Hands Across the Border and the International Sculpture Exhibit.
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