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s Nick Biello, Blaine Harbor Music Festival artistic director, plays the saxophone during the festival’s free noon concert at G Street Plaza on July 12. The festival and camp are running through Saturday, July 16. Free concerts are held every day at noon at G Street Plaza and 7 p.m. Friday at the Blaine Performing Arts Center. The Art 2 Jazz Street Fair runs Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on H Street. Photo by Grace McCarthy
WCLS board of trustees proposes to renovate Vogt home for Birch Bay library By Ian Haupt Since Birch Bay voters twice showed their opposition to fund an estimated $6.5 million library project, Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) has been looking for ways to utilize its $2 million of state funding to offer more library services to the area. Last month, the WCLS board of trustees decided an interior remodel of the Vogt family home as the best step forward. In a June 21 regular board meeting, WCLS deputy director Michael Cox pre-
sented renovation plans for the Vogt family home to be made into a library branch. The plans, estimated to cost $2.6 million, show a first-floor renovation with full site improvements that include additional parking spaces, a book return, signage and an ADA accessible entrance. While there will be no exterior changes to the homestead, the plans call for demolishing existing outbuildings behind the home to make room for more parking, according to the meeting documents. During the meeting, the board submit-
Primary election voting opens, ballots mailed By Grace McCarthy August 2 primary ballots should be arriving to people’s mailboxes any day, now that Whatcom County Auditor’s Office mailed ballots July 13. A wide range of offices are up for vote including the state 42nd legislative district positions and U.S. Congress representatives. The top two candidates from each race will go on to the November 8 general election. Below are the positions up for a vote: • U.S. Senator – 17 candidates are
challenging incumbent Patty Murray for the seat. • U.S. Representative – Nine candidates are challenging incumbent Rick Larsen for the 2nd Congressional District seat. North Whatcom County is now included in the 2nd Congressional District. • Washington Secretary of State – Seven candidates are challenging Steve Hobbs for the position. • 42nd legislative district state senator – Sharon Shewmake and Ben Elenbaas are challenging Simon Sefzik for the seat.
• 42nd Legislative District state representative position 1 – Kamal Bhachu and Tawsha Thompson are challenging Alicia Rule for the seat. • 42nd Legislative District state representative position 2 – Kyle Christensen, Joe Timmons, Richard May and Dan Johnson are running for the seat. • Whatcom County District Court Judge position 2 – Jonathan Rands, Gordon Jenkins and David Nelson are run(See Ballots, page 7)
ted a request to the state department of commerce for a project scope change of the Library Capital Facilities Project grant. If approved, WCLS can utilize the nearly $2 million grant, which expires June 2023, for construction costs. Original plans for the proposed Birch Bay Community Vogt Library included constructing a $6.5 million new building at the site. To do so, WCLS planned to use the $2 million, donations and set up a tax(See Library, page 6)
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) promoted Harmit Gill to serve as the Blaine area port director at the end of March. The Northern Light sat down with Gill to discuss what he hopes to accomplish in his first year, how he’s improving transparency within the agency and his background growing up in Blaine. Gill moved from California to Blaine in sixth grade and attended Blaine schools before earning his bachelor’s degree in computer science at Western Washington University. He worked as a systems analyst at Microsoft in Seattle before returning to Blaine to start his career at CBP. Previous to his new role, Gill worked as chief of staff for CBP’s Seattle Field Office since 2019. As Blaine area port director, Gill oversees 17 ports and stations on the border of Washington state and B.C. as well as a general aviation facility and seaport operations in Bellingham, Anacortes and Friday Harbor. He is in charge of 700 employees who process over 17 million travelers and $20 billion in commercial trade annually. Questions and answers have been edited for brevity and clarity. Can you tell me about your background and experience growing up in Blaine? I’ve had a challenge in these communities. I came to Blaine in sixth grade and graduated in ’96 but Blaine wasn’t diverse. I may have been the first child to wear a turban and it’s always challenging to be different. Being different here wasn’t easy because people would make assumptions about what religion I belonged to and they liked to display that in outbursts. Western was good. I graduated in 2004 and transitioned here in 2008. My family has always been in Blaine since we first moved. I started with CBP in 2008. I spent a few months working for the city of Blaine when I graduated high school doing IT work, I worked for a startup company while I was going to school in Bellingham.
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“Big thanks to all our crews for their hard work & dedication over these past 6 weeks,” a WSDOT spokesperson tweeted. Artist Point offers spectacular 360-degree views of Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan and the rest of the Cascades, making it a favored place for a day trip. Amtrak returns Amtrak Cascades announced it will resume passenger service between Seattle and Vancouver in September after the train halted service
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Man suspected of killing Ferndale business owner shoots himself in California By Ian Haupt The man suspected of killing a former co-worker at Pioneer Post Frame Inc. in Ferndale July 7 killed himself in northern California July 9 after law enforcement tried to contact him. Todd Daniel Andersen, 49, was charged with first-degree murder after he was suspected of gunning down Pioneer Post Frame owner Douglas Scoggins July 7 at his Ferndale business at 6208 Portal Way, according to the affidavit of probable cause (APC). A city of Ferndale July 11 news release said Andersen was located in the Clear Creek area of Lassen County, California, after sending an email the evening of July 8 to a family member on his whereabouts. He supposedly had childhood connections to the area, according to the release. Lassen County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified of Andersen’s possible location and attempted to contact him, but he shot himself.
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“He [Scoggins] stole from me, he stole from my company.” Andersen went looking for another employee who had already left the building. It was reported Andersen left driving a rented silver 2020 Dodge Charger with Oregon license plates. According to the APC, Andersen lived in Liberty Lake near Spokane. His landlord said he had not paid rent in months and was in the process of being evicted. Andersen quit his job at Metal Sales June 24. Pioneer Post Frame is in the works of expanding to Blaine. Construction on its new industrial building at 2900 Peace Portal Drive started in March. The building is planned to have four live-work units after Blaine City Council approved zoning changes for such units in August 2021.
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Letters The Editor: Every year Fourth of July in Birch Bay is a special event with the night sky lit by fireworks all around the bay. But every year, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce vilifies this most popular celebration. To me, their vilification is a violation of their basic premise; the chamber’s own “Come and play in Birch Bay, Washington!” It’s right on the top left-hand corner of the chamber’s website. Lighting of fireworks is not chamber-sponsored activity. Beach cleanup is. In years past, I do not remember complaining by the chamber for the tons of trash our Fourth of July celebration generated. But for the past seven years, our community has been lambasted with pictures and reports of trash, tallied by Doralee Booth, county liaison for the chamber; 29.8 tons to view with drooping, shamed faces. Her report of 4.8 tons in 2021, weighed less than an average elephant. That means in seven years, less than six average elephants’ worth were picked up
off the beach. Comparing trash to elephants, I like to think of them as something related to Winnie the Pooh. Heffalumps. I realize Pooh and Piglet had bad dreams because of Heffalumps. Still, I’d like to hear Winnie the Pooh-type voices when it comes to the chamber and other people’s versions of fun. We always come through as a community and clean the mess from our celebration. Rather than watching a cloistered, taxpayer-funded display, many enjoy how we do things in Birch Bay. And by the way – those Heffalumps – elephants? The weight of one Heffalump fills slightly less than a quarter of a garbage truck. Let’s get along and enjoy the diversity we have. Patti Barton Birch Bay The Editor: On behalf of Blaine City Council, I would like to thank all those who helped to make July 4 in Blaine such a success.
Thanks go to Blaine Chamber of Commerce for organizing all the events. We appreciate the work of the first responders, especially the Blaine police for being on duty to ensure the well-being and safety of all the attendees. Many enjoyed a very popular pancake breakfast at Blaine Senior Center. Thanks to the vendors, the vintage car owners, the participants in the parade and all the people who came to see, to enjoy the food and to watch the fireworks. After two difficult years of having our celebrations on hold due to Covid, it was delightful to see the community gathering again. With all the images of this day, it might seem odd that my singular take from this was one random act of kindness. A woman asked me for help for her daughter who had fallen and scraped her arm badly (See Letters, next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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and needed some ice. There was the Whatcom 4-H Rhinestone stand where they were selling burgers. They had an “ICE” trailer. I asked the gentleman at the grill for ice for the girl. He was very busy, but found some ice and gave it to us. He offered more, without cost, if needed. To me, this was the image of what this day celebrates. Whatever experiences this gentleman has had living in this country, it was such that allowed him to be in a place where a child’s discomfort was important enough to him to stop what he was doing and help. He did what he did because that is who he is. This is worth celebrating. God bless this gentleman and God bless the community who made July 4 possible. Mary Lou Steward, mayor Blaine The Editor: I’m writing to you today as a third-generation Whatcom County resident, longtime Whatcom conservative activist, and knowledgeable Republican precinct committee officer, serving the same precinct (No. 126) that my family has lived in for more than 80 years, regarding our best prepared candidates for the primary and November elections. With this in mind, one in particular is the standout for filling the state senate seat left open by the passing of our dear friend, senator Doug Ericksen. The clear candidate is Ben Elenbaas. He is our winning county councilman with many years of grassroots experience representing our interests as an elected cattlemen president, charter review commission chairman, planning commission member, and more. All know his professionalism and grassroots conservative bonafides. There is no comparison. The sometimes ugly wrestling match known as “The Primaries” always reveal so much about people and their preparedness to represent us. The senate seat is vital and Ben Elenbaas is our best candidate, bar none. Likewise, Dan Johnson and Taw-
sha Dykstra Thompson are the best prepared in their races to stand for us against the wiles of Olympia. We need all three. So let’s focus our efforts and send our best. Why would we send anything less? I recommend them to you and stand ready to support my decision and answer any questions you may have. An informed electorate makes the right decisions. Primary ballots go out July 13. The top two go on to November. Vote early please. Let’s get these winners across the finish line and on to Olympia! Jayson Reimer, Republican precinct committee officer Blaine The Editor: I am enthusiastic to vote for Richard May for state house position 2. He has been a strong voice in local government for so many years, his focus on small business and smart growth has helped downtown Blaine on the path to success. He always makes time to take people’s calls and emails or meet with them. Richard has been a tireless champion for libraries and for keeping kids in school, and many years of volunteering for river cleanup and habitat management that helps salmon, farmers and neighbors. We’ve had smart newcomers do a great job, but if elected, Richard would be the only one of our three state positions to be held by someone who was actually here in Whatcom County throughout the last 25 years, with the institutional knowledge and background on how our challenges and trial and error have gotten us to where we are
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now. Background isn’t everything, but it can be an asset to personally know the lay of the land. My vote is for Richard May. Laurie Jordan Blaine The Editor: I’m a 30-year-old Whatcom County resident, husband and father of a little boy. I’m supporting Whatcom County councilmember Ben Elenbaas for state senate because he has the life experience necessary to do the job well. He will be an incredible asset and advocate for us in Olympia. His background stands in stark contrast to that of his 22-year-old opponent. Ben went to local public schools; he graduated from Western Washington University; he’s paid a mortgage; he’s run a farm; he’s raised a family, he’s paid utilities; he holds a real job (at BP Cherry Point Refinery); and most of all he knows the struggles that people in this community face because he is one of us. Ben has become a good friend and mentor to me, ever since my family moved to Whatcom County. There isn’t a more caring or qualified candidate in this race. He listens; he’s reasonable; and he stands for what’s right no matter the cost to him personally. He is honest and trustworthy. He does what he says he’ll do. He is the best of what it means to be a neighbor. And most importantly, he has demonstrated in his current elected position that he puts people over politics. What else could I hope for in a candidate to represent me? For my future, my wife’s future and my child’s future here in What-
com County, I’m voting Ben Elenbaas for state senate by August 2. Will you join me? Austin Cooper Ferndale The Editor: Once again, another community is devastated by a shooter massacring innocent people. Mass shootings are nearing an all-time high of two daily in our country. Death by guns is now the leading cause of death among American children. There are three times as many guns as U.S. citizens in our country. We must reduce gun violence through enacting effective regulation of gun sales. Offer incentives such as gun buy-back programs. Ban military style weapons. Require background checks, safe storage and red flag laws. Sadly, as an educator, more than one of my students has committed suicide. Access to an unsecured gun at home was a factor. Brain research tells us that the frontal lobe of the adolescent brain, which regulates impulsivity, is not fully developed until age 25. Our constitution grants the right to “bear arms” and references “a well-regulated militia.” It is high time we defined what these terms mean in 2022, not 1791. I demand action from our legislators to extinguish gun violence from our culture. If we do not, you, your family or your
friends may be next. Nancy Kelley Sheng Bellingham
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ing district for the remaining $4 million. But voters shot it down in two narrow 60 percent supermajority votes. After the votes failed, Gary and Cindy Lou Vogt, who sold the house to WCLS, wrote a letter in The Northern Light that said it was their understanding the original home would be used as the library. WCLS executive director Christine Perkins responded in a letter saying that in the sale agreement WCLS promised, to the extent reasonably possible, to incorporate the existing house on the property or its design elements into the library building. WCLS has since taken the home’s “historic and sentimental value” into account, according to meeting minutes. WCLS staff and trustees considered building a temporary modular structure, or portable building, at the site. However, Cox said during the meeting he had little faith a scope change for such a project would be approved, and Perkins confirmed the state funding must go toward a permanent solution. Cox said during the meeting WCLS can deliver full library services at a smaller scope than was originally planned through a remodel of the current 1,500-square-foot first floor. In a phone interview, Cox
stressed the importance of the application approval. “We get one chance at a scope change project,” he said. “I don’t think we are going to have another chance to use these funds.” Cox said he doesn’t know how long the application process will take. He said a department of commerce representative told him it could take anywhere from three weeks to eight months. Volunteer grassroots-group Friends of Birch Bay Library (FOBBL) has raised over $200,000 for the library project through several years of community events and donor contributions. State representatives helped FOBBL secure the $2 million grant, which was dependent on FOBBL raising the remaining amount. If the request is approved, WCLS will have a community design development process, where Cox will meet with Whatcom County government and the Birch Bay community to work out the details of the renovation. He said at that point WCLS will have a better idea of how much the project will cost in total. FOBBL president Dianne Marrs-Smith, who is also Lynden’s library manager, said the group is looking forward to having extended library services available for the Birch Bay community. “We feel really good about it,” she said.
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Whatcom County’s Covid-19 cases show low transmission levels CDC’s Covid-19 metrics rate Whatcom County as having low community transmission levels. The CDC advises residents in low transmission areas to get tested if they have Covid-19 symptoms and stay updated with Covid-19 vaccines. The county Covid-19 weekly case rate was 181 cases per 100,000 people, according to the
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have been 306 Covid-19 deaths and 1,722 hospitalizations among county residents since the beginning of the pandemic. In Blaine, there have been 24 Covid-19 deaths and 133 hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic. Of the 24 deaths among Blaine residents, 20 people were unvaccinated and 17 were over 65 years old.
49th Parallel Ports Pass encourages exploring Blaine, Point Roberts attractions By Cameron Sires Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism launched its 49th Parallel Ports Pass just in time for summer. The pass gives tourists and locals a chance to explore Blaine, Semiahmoo and Point Roberts by offering discounts in various locations and a chance to win a stay at Semiahmoo Resort. The pass is free and uses a simple method to sign up and keep track of the locations visited. Once someone has signed up online by providing a name, phone number and email, they will receive a link through email and text. The link will be the check-in guide for ev-
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ning for the position. Voters should contact the auditor’s office if they haven’t received a ballot by Wednesday, July 20, according to the voter pamphlet. The top reasons why ballots weren’t counted in last year’s primary were because of problems with the signature on the ballot’s envelope and ballots being returned late. Voters have less than a month after receiving their ballots to return them by mail or to one of 21 ballot drop boxes in the county. No stamp is needed for ballots returned by mail and ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, August 2. The nearest drop boxes for Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer
ery location, so no app is needed. Amy Guerra, marketing director of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, said they worked with Bandwango, a travel technology platform, to create a system where the experience is accessible to anyone. Currently, the businesses and locations participating in Blaine are Drayton Harbor Oyster Company, Edaleen Dairy, Gateway 1890 Taphouse & Grill, Marine Park Playground, Peace Arch Historical State Park and The Rustic Fork. The pass will take someone to Semiahmoo Golf Course and Semiahmoo Resort. In Point Roberts, the pass in-
cludes Point Roberts Marina Resort, Point Roberts Marketplace and Saltwater Café. The pass will be valid until the end of the year, and until then, Guerra said other businesses are welcome to participate. Guerra said the idea for the pass is to provide support recovery for local businesses affected by Covid-19. The pass is also for tourists and residents to explore and learn more about restaurants, attractions and historical sites in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, go to the Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism website at bit. ly/3O4GFdf.
residents are Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street; North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, 4581 Birch Bay-Lynden Road; and Custer Elementary School, 7660 Custer School Road. Drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on August 2. Voter registration and address changes made online and by mail need to be received at the county auditor’s office by Monday, July 25. After that, people must register to vote or make changes at the auditor’s office until 8 p.m. on Election Day. The auditor’s office will hold a 2022 elections open house on Friday, July 29 for the public to tour the election center, observe security measures, watch ballot processing and ask questions. To reserve a time slot, people are asked to call Kellye Conner at
360/778-5108 or email kconner@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Election officials will give tours 10-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The auditor’s office is open to in-person visits from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 13 to Monday, August 1 and from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Although the office accepts walk-ins, people are asked to call or email ahead. Whatcom County Auditor’s Office is in suite 103 in the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue. To contact the auditor’s office, call 360/788-5102 or email elections@co.whatcom.wa.us. More information including ballot processing webcams, the voter pamphlet and voter guide are available on the county auditor’s website at bit.ly/3nMdCjN.
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By Cameron Sires As farmers markets open for the summer, Whatcom Meals on Wheels and More has prepared to support the local farmers and seniors by mailing out senior farmers market applications. If eligible, seniors will receive up to $80 in vouchers, fully funded by the USDA. The vouchers are redeemable for pro-
pons and are valid from June 1 to October 31. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) was established in 2001 as a USDA pilot program and was fully established a year later. Since the program started, seniors could redeem $40 vouchers. This year, Washington state doubled the voucher to $80. “I just think it’s really exciting
that we are able to provide $80 this year to each person,” Meyers said. “I think it goes a lot further than the $40.” As of June 24, about 90 seniors with a Blaine address have participated in the program, Meyers said. The program is still accepting applications, but a limited number of vouchers are available. “It’s a great program because not only does it provide fresh, local
produce for older adults who are lower-income, but it also supports the local farmers,” Meyers said. In 2020, the SFMNP supported about 725,600 seniors, as well as 14,700 farmers, 2,400 farmers markets, 2,300 roadside stands and 71 community supported agriculture, according to USDA. To know if you are eligible, go to the Whatcom Council on Aging website at bit.ly/3a0rEek.
Senior Day in the Park returns to in-person event Wednesday, August 3 lunch, winning prizes and playing games. Julie Meyers, director of Whatcom Meals on Wheels and More, said getting back to a traditional Senior Day in the Park feels more meaningful. This year, seniors can be face-to-face with the businesses and programs providing resources, compared to the drive-up events held at the start of the pandemic. Meyers said people who are looking for assisted living for either themselves or a loved one are able to easily interact with representatives in a low-pressure, community setting. “It’s so much more than just putting a flyer in
By Cameron Sires After two years, the Whatcom Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels and More and county senior centers will host their annual Senior Day in the Park in person on Wednesday, August 3. Senior Day in the Park will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale, 5299 Nielsen Avenue. The event connects seniors to over 50 local businesses and programs regarding housing, education, recreation and health while listening to live music, eating a barbecued
the bag,” she said. Most businesses bring swag, Meyers added. “So it’s a little bit like trick-ortreating, but it’s definitely meaningful trick-or-treating,” Meyers chuckled and rephrased. “It’s trick-or-treating with a purpose.” Though the event will be in person, there will be added safety precautions, Meyers said. Event organizers will encourage masks, provide additional lines to get food and provide adequate seating to eliminate congregating. Meyers emphasized that people should stay home if they feel sick. Meyers hopes to provide re-
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I wasn’t really into activities, just being mentally focused on what my goal is and trying to accomplish it. How did you get involved in CBP? When I left Microsoft, my family was building homes here. One of the homes we sold was to a CBP officer and out of casual conversation, he said, ‘You should work here.’ It piqued my interest. It’s a good career. It’s one of the few jobs that gives you a 20-year retirement pension. It gives stability and in 2006 my first child was born. I have two daughters and one son; 15, 13 and 10. What has your career with CBP looked like and what positions have you held? My journey was as an officer to supervisor, chief, chief of staff for the director of field operations at the Seattle field office before I took on this role. I worked in Point Roberts for a couple of years, so I’ve been fortunate to stay in this area. What position did you hold in Point Roberts? I worked as a supervisor [in 2015]. Point Roberts has a good place in my heart. That’s where I got my management experience. Not only that, Point Roberts is very unique and they have significant challenges. I relate to the community. We have a lot of con-
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months. There’s a lot of stress involved when lobbies are full of people, traffic is backed up for hours and the traveling public is looking at you. My goal is to make sure officers have the tools necessary to do their job, but not working them so hard they’re missing the details. The jobs we do are a fine line of customer service but, at the same time, you don’t know who you’ll encounter. In the last 10 years, CBSA encountered a shooter who wanted to commit suicide by cop at Peace Arch and there’s was a shooting at the old Peace Arch. We, too, are limited on budget constraints. Our officers are working a lot of overtime, not because they want to, but because they have to. I have to recognize they are human beings and make sure they’re able to perform their duties. We are the face of this nation. Very likely this might be the first time an individual comes into our great country. I want to make sure their first encounter is memorable. It’s my goal that we treat everyone with dignity and respect. What is your biggest achievement so far with CBP? Building relationships with our external partners, internal partners and outside government agencies. Letting people know we’re human and creating an environment that people aren’t afraid of. There’s a lot of anxiety when crossing the border because people don’t know what they’re going to encounter or how our officers are going to treat you. I never thought I would be in this position. I might be the first director who wears a turban. I recognize our limited time to make an impact. If you want to do and accomplish something, there has to be a certain need. My motive in moving up quickly was to see how much I’m able to influence. In every position I took, I was still limited in what I could and couldn’t do. Maybe the reason I moved up quickly was I wasn’t seeing the needed change. I never looked at myself as the outsider, but my looks will deceive you. As an American, it doesn’t matter what you look like or wear. Maybe there’s a misconception that I’m trying to prove myself. What do you see as the biggest challenges within CBP and how
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s Harmit Gill, Blaine area port director for U.S. Customs and Border Courtesy photo Protection was promoted to the position in late March. are you working to solve those? Personnel, resources and budget. Covid significantly affected our budget. Most borders are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Congress is working with CBP and the Department of Homeland Security but if there’s no travel, there’s no money. A lot of CBP’s budget comes from user fees and a lot of those are in air travel and commercial trade. Covid poses a big challenge. The majority of our staff are vaccinated but some are not, so the challenge is to make sure staff is healthy. We take it seriously and we are prepared but at the same time those challenges are continuous. I hope we continue to be healthy so we can make sure we are doing our job and allowing travel and trade to continue because that has a significant impact on our local economy. You had mentioned at a previous city council meeting that you want to improve community relations. Can you explain how you plan to do that? Outreach. I would love to host events and give tours. There’s no curtain here, with the caveat we have to manage tours. I would
love to work with all of the city council folks, anyone from the city, we’re working with [Blaine police] chief Tank, and letting them know what we do. We are an entity that is here but that nobody knows anything about. Without the uniform, we’re just human beings. It’s not just a job for us. We take pride in what we do. We have to open our doors to create community relations and that’s the biggest challenge. Immigration is a hot topic and we recognize it. We want to introduce ourselves to the local schools. When events take place, for example, the [lockdown] in Blaine, we were the first ones assisting in clearing the buildings in addition to the other law enforcement entities. We have personnel who are trained and the resources. It’s not our primary mission, but on a personal level, we are here to assist. We’re putting in a plan to do active shooting trainings. Historically, we haven’t put ourselves up in front because people usually don’t like us and have opinions on what we do. But if we keep ourselves in the shadows, that doesn’t help us.
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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 Maria T. Rekers, Deceased. NO. 22-400169-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Robert E. Olson. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 14, 2022 Personal Representative: Parry J. Rekers 14825 4th Place N.E. Duvall, WA 98019 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 22-4-00169-37
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Road Rules: Who should slow for whom when merging on the freeway? By Doug Dahl Question: Recently I was merging onto the freeway, and as I got up to freeway speed on the onramp I found myself next to a car already on the freeway going about the same speed as me. I slowed down to merge behind the car, but that driver slowed down to be kind and let me merge in front. Of course, that doesn’t work well, but it got me wondering who is supposed to do what in that situation. Answer: This isn’t the only question about freeway merging that I’ve received. But it’s the nicest. Others blamed poor merging on millennials, political correctness, hostility and incompetence. I like that you’ve attributed the problem (at least in this case) to kindness. Just in case you thought this would be easy, you’re not going to find a law in the Revised Code of Washington that clearly explains how to merge onto the freeway. However, it’s still a good place to start. For the merging driver, the law states that a driver shouldn’t change lanes “until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.” And for drivers already on the freeway, the law also says that drivers have the responsibility to exercise “due care and caution as further circumstances require.” It’s generally understood that the person merging (whether onto the freeway or any other roadway) bears the primary responsibility for safety. But the second law I referenced makes clear that it’s not entirely one-sided. Every one of us, when we’re using public roadways, is responsible for the safety of ourselves and others. On a side note, in a recent survey of Washington drivers, most of us (88 percent) agreed with that. We agree that we need to drive safely, but that doesn’t give us the mechanics of how to safely merge. The Washington Driver Guide instructs merging drivers to enter traffic at the same speed that traffic is moving. That’s good advice; it’s also what caused the situation that prompted the question. Additionally, the driver guide advises drivers who don’t have space to merge to slow down on the ramp until you have a gap, and then speed up as you move into that space. Given that guidance, it would make sense that if you’re the driver already on the freeway and you see someone to your right wanting to merge, you might speed up a bit to make some space behind you (unless you’re already at the speed limit). Even better, if you have the option to do it safely, would be moving left to make space for merging drivers. You could also try to avoid the situation altogether. Often when we find ourselves in a pinch on the roadway, it’s be-
cause we weren’t looking far enough ahead or anticipating other drivers. When on the freeway and approaching an onramp, look ahead and to your right for soon-to-be merging vehicles, and set yourself up to make room. Yes, the merging driver has a responsibility to make a safe lane change, but they also have the more com-
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Sheriff’s Reports June 26, 5:25 p.m.: Fireworks on Harborview Road. June 26, 5:28 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Birch Bay Drive. June 27, 11:13 a.m.: Theft on Birch Bay Square Street. June 27, 3:53 p.m.: Drugs on Beachcomber Drive. June 28, 11:26 a.m.: Threat on Velvet Lane, Custer. June 28, 11:54 a.m.: Harassment on Percie Road, Custer. June 28, 10:32 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Loomis Trail Road. June 29, 9:04 a.m.: Drugs on Crocket Road. June 29, 9:37 a.m.: Runaway on Blossomberry Lane. June 29, 10:11 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Jackson and Bay roads. June 30, 1:14 a.m.: Behavioral health issue on Surf Place. June 30, 2:04 p.m.: Domestic order violence on Harborview Road. Suspect arrested. June 30, 4:39 p.m.: Trespass on Seafair Drive. June 30, 10:19 p.m.: Fireworks on Morgan Drive. June 30, 10:21 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident injury on Delta Line Road, Custer. July 1, 2:42 p.m.: Behavioral health issue on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 1, 5:46 p.m.: Suspicious person on Harbor Place.
July 1, 8:58 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. July 1, 9:52 p.m.: Fireworks on Skyvue and Selder roads. July 2, 8:42 a.m.: Trespass on Harborview Road. July 2, 9:17 a.m.: Forgery on Catalina Court. July 2, 7:28 p.m.: Fireworks on Mayfair Place.
July 1, 1:06 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on Peace Portal Drive. July 1, 6:44 p.m.: Mental health problem on Peace Portal Drive. July 1, 7:51 p.m.: Behavioral health issue on B Street. July 1, 10:37 p.m.: Verbal domestic dispute on Bayview Avenue. July 2, 11:23 a.m.: Verbal domestic dispute on Martin Street. July 2, noon: Collision on Odell Road. July 2, 10:54 p.m.: Civil matter on Martin Street. July 3, 9:40 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on 2nd Street. July 3, 5 a.m.: Burglary on Runge Avenue. July 3, 11:10 a.m.: Road rage on Peace Portal Drive. July 4, 4:02 a.m.: Verbal dispute on Martin Street.
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What’s Next: Housing Options As We Age: Friday, July 15, 10 a.m.– 2:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Understand the wide range of senior care and senior living options, what to consider when navigating a move, options to eel age in your home. Free and open to the public. Info: 360/332-8040. Tide Pool Exploration: Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, noon–2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Join naturalists on the beach to explore tide pools and the sea life that call Birch Bay home. Info: Fobbsp.org. Beach Walk at Birch Bay State Park: Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16, 12–2 p.m., meet at the BP Heron Center. Enjoy Birch Bay State Park low tide walks with a naturalist. Learn what critters call this place home. Info: Fobbsp.org. Music at The Vault: Friday, July 15, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: JP Falcon. Info: thevaultwine.com. Art 2 Jazz Street Fair: Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., H Street and Peace Portal Drive. Arts and crafts vendors, food, live music from Blaine Harbor Music Festival. Info: blainebythesea.com. Summer Farm Market: Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Home Farm U-pick & Events, 8020 Kickerville Road. Tractor train rides, 20+ vendors and more. $3 suggested donation per person, kids 12 and under free. Info: homefarm.farm. Pride in the Park: Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m.-–3 p.m., Blaine Marine Park, 272 Marine Dr. Bring a blanket and your family to picnic and enjoy activities for all ages. Storytime, jewelry crafting, food trucks, karaoke, a pride scavenger hunt and more! No matter how you identify, this event is for you to celebrate all things pride with your loved ones and chosen family. All ages welcome. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, July 16, 2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Please join Birch Bay State Park Rangers for this event geared towards children of all ages. Come explore Birch Bay State Park . Children will learn exciting and cool things about nature and protecting our parks. Info: fobbsp.org. Live Music at American Legion: Saturday, July 16, 3:30–10 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Featuring Dad Company (tribute band for Bad Company) opening for Mutiny Bay. Free, family friendly, outdoor event and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair. Info: 360/371-7311. Third Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, July 17, 9 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Serving eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, ham or sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Adults $9, kids 4–7 $4, ages 3 and under are free. Open to the public. All proceeds support the American Legion and our veterans and children’s programs. Info: 360/371-7311.
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Blaine Food Bank Pantry Drive: Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Needed items include shelf-stable foods, diapers, pet food, laundry and dishwashing detergent, personal care products. Drop off items in front of the office inside the Blaine Senior Center.
Big Band Benefit Concert: Thursday, July 14, 7:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Golf Club pavilion. Dine and dance to a full big band sound featuring Blaine Harbor Music. Proceeds benefit the Blaine Harbor Music Festival and Camp. Info and tickets: blaineharbormusicfestival.org.
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July 2, 9:42 p.m.: Fireworks on Yvonne Way. July 3, 12:13 a.m.: Fireworks on Delta Line and Jess roads, Custer. July 3, 9:58 a.m.: Fireworks on Sagebrush Lane. July 3, 2:16 p.m.: Sex crime – no rape on Alder Way. July 3, 2:55 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident injury on Glendale Road, Custer.
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Precipitation: During the period of July 4-10, 0.2 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2022 yearto-date precipitation is 20.0 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 79°F on June 10 with a low of 52°F on June 30. Average high was 71°F and average low was 59°F.
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Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Soup. Info: thevaultwine.com. Music at The Vault: Friday, July 22, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: The Song Wranglers. Info: thevaultwine.com. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, July 23, 2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Please join Birch Bay State Park Rangers for this event geared towards children of all ages. Come explore Birch Bay State Park .Children will learn exciting and cool things about nature and protecting our parks. Info: fobbsp.org. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, July 28, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com. Music at The Vault: Friday, July 29, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Jim Marcotte. Info: thevaultwine.com. Beach Walk at Birch Bay State Park: Friday, July 29, 12–2 p.m., meet at the BP Heron Center. Enjoy Birch Bay State Park low tide walks with a naturalist. Learn what critters call this place home. Info: fobbsp.org. Movie Night: Friday, July 29, 9 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Playing a family-friendly movie. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the movie on the big screen. Free popcorn. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition: Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., on the beach near 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Preregistration open. Several categories for sand sculptures, awards, vendors. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Old Settlers Festival: Friday and Saturday July 30 and 31, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Pioneer Park, Ferndale. Live music and entertainment, kids activities, beer garden. Car show Saturday 9 a.m.– 2 p.m., junior and grand parades 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in downtown Ferndale, Saturday evening dance at the barn 9 p.m.–midnight. Info: whatcomoldsettlers.com. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, July 30, 2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Please join Birch Bay State Park Rangers for this event geared towards children of all ages. Come explore Birch Bay State Park . Children will learn exciting and cool things about nature and protecting our parks. Info: fobbsp.org. Birch Bay Outdoor Movie: Saturday, July 30, 9 p.m., Birch Bay Vogt Library property, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Showing Back to the Future. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Rollback Weekend Car Show: Sunday, August 1, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Birch Bay Drive. Preregistration open now. Enjoy classic cars, hotrods and more. All who vote for the people’s choice award are entered to win a Las Vegas getaway. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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New tattoo shop, Traditional Ink, opens in downtown Blaine By Cameron Sires Eclectic might be the first word that comes to mind when walking into Traditional Ink, the new tattoo shop at 477 Peace Portal Drive. A glossy green motorcycle stands in front of the window, artwork plasters the walls, mint-condition action figures showcased, a colorful mural fills the back wall and a shoji screen divides the back room. Traditional Ink’s eclectic environment mirrors the story of co-owner Dev Saucedo’s 16 years as a professional tattoo artist. Dev grew up in Globe, Arizona, a small town outside of Phoenix, where he met his wife and Traditional Ink co-owner, Brittany Saucedo. Dev’s career has taken him to North Platte, Nebraska;
around the Phoenix area and now Blaine. Dev’s tattoo style ranges from portraits, new school, old school, hyperrealism, traditional Americana to traditional Japanese work. He also pierces everything from basics to body modifications. “Just about anything and everything truthfully,” Dev said. Dev’s tattoo prices range based on size and detail. He charges $200 an hour for tattoos and basic piercings are $60. Although Dev has owned tattoo shops for 10 years, he never desired to own a business when he was younger. “For the longest time, I just wanted to work underneath somebody and learn and obtain as much knowledge as I could,” Dev said. “So when the real
world came out to get me, I was ready.” Dev worked under his mentor for six years and periodically ran the shop in North Platte before working in Chandler, Arizona. Two months after Dev started working at the Chandler shop, the owner suddenly left for Europe. The shop fell into Dev’s hands and he didn’t hear from the owner for more than six months. “It was him trying to see if I was ready,” Dev said. “The financial backing was always there.” Dev said the transition from being an artist to an owner was
a love-hate relationship. Once he committed to having a shop, Dev put himself through business school and later earned a degree in audio tech engineering. After graduating, Dev and his mother made a dual business in Phoenix – one side was his mother’s 40-year-old salon and the other was his tattoo shop. But when Dev’s mother died, he got the itch to move again. “We wanted to refigure what we wanted to do with the business, so we decided to come up this way because it’s nice and slow and steady,” Dev said.
Dev said he enjoys meeting people from different walks of life and listening to their stories. He said it’s about what he can do for his community; the job is not just about the tattoos, it’s more personal. “I’ve been a lifetimer in the industry and I really love it. Year in and year out, it’s always something different,” he said. “We love coming to work every day. Always a new project every day.” To make an appointment, call 360/393-0725 or visit Dev’s Instagram at @Dev_inked. Walk-ins are welcome.
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s From l.; Owners Dev Saucedo and Brittany Saucedo stand in their new tattoo shop, Traditional Ink. Photo by Cameron Sires
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s Traditional Ink is located in downtown Blaine at 477 Peace Portal Drive, suite 103. Photo by Cameron Sires
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Waterside 2022 can be found at visitor centers, on all Washington state ferries, BC ferries between Victoria and Tsawwassen, airports, hotels, campgrounds and more from Seattle to Vancouver. Visit our website for the digital edition at watersidenw.com and follow us on FB @watersidemag and IG @watersidenw. Share Waterside with your friends and let them know about the beautiful communities we live in, and can travel to in less than half a day.
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s Traditional Ink tattoo prices range based on size and detail. Tattoos are $200 per hour and basic piercings are $60. Photo by Cameron Sires
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Drayton Harbor Maritime attends Washington maritime heritage presentation Members of Drayton Harbor Maritime attended a presentation on the plan for the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area at the Bellingham Cruise
Terminal on June 8. While still in development, it’s the first and only National Heritage Area in the country that is focused entirely on maritime. Designated
by Congress in 2019, the purpose of the plan is to help share and preserve Washington’s unique maritime heritage resources and stories, and support “those who
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celebrate, maintain, and share our water-based experiences.” Drayton Harbor Maritime contributed to the plan. Maritime Washington includes 3,000 miles of Washington state’s saltwater coastline from Grays Har-
bor to the Canadian border. For more information on the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area visit preservewa. org/maritime. Photos by Louise Mugar
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s From l.; Merideth Goodman and Richard Sturgill of Drayton Harbor Maritime and Alex Gradwohl from the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation at the June 8 presentation in Bellingham.
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