PRSRT STD U. S. Blaine,PermitPAIDPostageNO.87WA98230 HHHECRWSSHHH Postal Customer Coming Up 14 Classifieds 11 Letters 4 Police 14 Tides 14 s Drayton Harbor Oyster Company employees work at the end of Jorgensen Pier on August 4. The Blaine business, which grows oysters and operates a tide-to-table restaurant, is seeking to add an off-bottom oyster farm in Drayton Harbor.
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The central business district covers most of the downtown core, excluding the wharf area. The downtown district zoning was last updated in 2018 after seven years of public participation and city planning for design requirements. Current residential parking standards in the city’s zoning code are forcing de velopers to reduce the number of units in proposed projects, making it difficult to achieve a return on investment, said Sta cie Pratschner, community development services department director, during the meeting. The 30-foot maximum rear building setbacks on the southern end of downtown is limiting the number of required parking spaces. The shoreline master program, which regulates Washington shorelines, will also need to be updated because of height City council looks at revising downtown zoning, forms ad-hoc committee
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Drayton Harbor Oyster Company seeks oyster farm expansion in face of water concerns (See Oysters, page 6) B y G race M c c arthy Blaine City Council unanimously ap proved a planning document for making amendments to the central business dis trict zoning during its August 8 meet ing. The project will consider changing downtown height and parking regula tions, which are expected to help pro spective developers along Peace Portal Drive.
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B y G race M c c arthy (See Funds, page 5) (See Zoning, page 3) ThisWeek’s FLYERS Rite Aid Blaine City Council discussed areas where it could distribute $900,000 of its remaining federal Covid-19 stimulus. Council approved $50,000 in emergency funds to Blaine Food Bank and will con tinue brainstorming how to use the rest of theU.S.money.Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021, which, in part, provided financial relief to local governments that lost money be cause of the pandemic. The city of Blaine received nearly $1.6 million, with the first allocation given June 2021 and the second given this year. Sam Crawford, deputy city manager and city clerk, said the city has about $900,000 in funds it needs to spend by the end of 2024. The money can’t be earmarked for future projects, he added. “Staff has some ideas on where the mon ey should go, but it’s ultimately city coun cil’s decision,” Crawford said. “Tonight is supposed to be a kickoff meeting. I would be very shocked and surprised if council decided where all of the $900,000 should goInnow.”acity memo, Crawford suggested the city prioritize the remaining ARPA funds as the following: Downtown revitalization projects, including a facade improvement grant program and a Peace Portal alley envi ronmental cleanup bank donation utility staffing capacity staff Drive Park beach $50,000 emergency fund goes to food bank
B y G race M c c arthy Drayton Harbor Oyster Company (DHO) is seeking to expand its oyster growing operations to add an off-bot tom farm in a cleaner area of Drayton Harbor as water quality issues contin ue to be a pressing challenge. The farm would be in addition to the company’s existing tideland farm on the eastern side of the harbor. DHO co-owner Steve Seymour said he began looking into the benefits of off-bot tom farming a few years ago after seeing it used on the east coast, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Seymour and his son, Mark, own the Drayton Harbor tide land oyster farm and DHO restaurant on Peace Portal “On-bottomDrive.may be the easiest and cost effective,” Seymour said of the compa ny’s current oyster farming method. “But I’m looking ahead at deteriorating water quality, more and more pressure to reduce eelgrass impacts and trying to reduce the workload for my crew.” The proposed farm would be situated on nearly nine acres of Drayton Harbor waters managed by the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR), but would only take up .4 acres of over-water cov erage, according to the project plan. The site would be 3,000 feet from the shore line near Drayton Harbor Road and Se miahmoo Parkway. About 6,600 floating mesh baskets would contain 10 dozen Pacific oysters, which have been farmed in the harbor since being introduced in the early 20th century, according to the project application materials. Oysters clean the harbor through filter ing water but this also means they can be come unsafe for consumption when wa ter quality degrades. The oyster growing system will be in what Seymour believes is the cleanest water in Drayton Harbor.
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From page 1 s A proposed five-unit residential project in the 900 block of Peace Portal Drive, near Clark Street. The project is being postponed because of high project costs and return on investment concerns. Image courtesy city of Blaine It’s unclear when the state de partment of ecology, which has final approval on the shoreline master program, would finish reviewing and approving the shoreline program’s changes. Public participation opportu nities for the downtown zoning amendments will include infor mal meetings, outreach to com munity organizations, an email list and an open house will be held before the public hearing. Postcards will be mailed to all property owners in the down town district and the city’s web site will have a webpage with project updates, according to the city Councilmemo.approved the proj ect’s charter 5-0, with coun cilmembers Richard May and Kerena Higgins absent.
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• The median age of people expe riencing homelessness was 39.
Survey shows small decrease in Whatcom County residents experiencing homelessness
• Families with children made up 13 percent of households experi encing homelessness. Five families with children were unsheltered and 77 families were in interim housing. There was a 15 percent decrease in homeless households with children compared to 2021.
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• Homeless households increased 2 percent, from 625 to 639, which housing officials believe is because of an increase in households with only one person.
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Council unanimously ap proved mayor Mary Lou Stew ard’s recommendation to allocate $50,000 in emergency funds to Blaine Food Bank. This came af ter food bank operations manager Sally Church asked for $50,000 during the public comment por tion of the meeting. “Today we are in near crisis mode,” Church said. “Economic fallout from the pandemic, sus pended government programs for families and children, the end of universal free school meals, and waging prices for housing, fuel and food are bringing increasing numbers of families to our doors.”
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Monday, August 22 6:00pm – City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 23 3:30pm – Civil Service Commission Monday, September 5 City Offices Closed – Labor Day Thursday, September 8 9:00am – Parks and Cemetery Board Meeting 10:30am – Public Works Advisory Committee Meeting 6:00pm – Planning Commission Meeting Monday, September 12 6:00 – City Council Meeting on how to listen to the meeting live will be on the City Council agenda located on the City’s website homepage under Your Government, City Council, City Council Agenda. the agenda prior to each meeting as the call in number or location may city’s also recommended council consider using some of funds to pay off the city hall building on Martin Street, on which the city still owes about $660,000 at 1.66 “A year-and-a-half seems like a long time,” Crawford said, refer ring to the end of 2024 deadline. “But this is a lot of money and the city council really needs to put thought into where it goes.”
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WCHD housing specialist Chris D’Onofrio wrote in a statement that the expansion of housing sup port programs in the past few years brought permanent housing, rental assistance and a huge increase in eviction prevention support. Over 1,350 households with 2,335 indi viduals received housing support, which housing officials point to as supporting a decreased number of people experiencing homelessness in Below2022. are some of the findings from the 2022 point-in-time survey:
• Of people experiencing home lessness, 72 percent were staying at a shelter or transitional housing while 28 percent were unsheltered in places such as a tent or vehicle. This is a 17 percent decrease in in dividuals who lived unsheltered, which housing officials believe is because of expanded shelter and transitional housing resources.
Councilmember Eric David son suggested the small cities of Whatcom County ask the county for more food bank money. Councilmember Rhyan Lopez said he’d like to see an increase in the parks budget, increase staff ing to the community develop ment services department as de velopment grows and expand the Blaine Tourism Advisory Com mittee (BTAC) funding to create another festival to attract tourists. Lopez asked if staff could provide line items or a summary of costs. Davidson, who chairs BTAC, agreed on increasing BTAC funds. He also asked council to consid er whether it wanted to use the money for one large project or split it between smaller projects. “We could go through the whole $900,000 on the Marine Drive project, versus we could have 20 street repairs, including my street, which is why I got in volved in [the public works ad visory committee] 10 years ago,” he said. “We could have 20 small projects for the price of just plan ning the Marine Drive repair.” Police chief Donnell Tanksley said the gear would be to respond to an active shooter because the police department doesn’t have shields right now. “As far as I’m concerned, I think we got the ball rolling and I’m happy about that,” interim city manager Dave Wilbrecht said of council’s discussion. “The list you got today is something we started through conversation.”
• Single adults made up 84 per cent of households experiencing homelessness.
Last year, council approved $435,000, which was 55 percent of the first payment, to support basic city services in the city’s general fund. Another $150,000 went to the police department; $86,500 to the utility bill relief program, RED loan forgiveness program for businesses and oth er expenses; $73,000 to public works seasonal workers and re building the parks budget, among additional funding.
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Whatcom County’s population of people experiencing home lessness has slightly decreased in the past year, which housing officials believe is because of in creased resources made available during the Whatcompandemic.CountyHealth De partment (WCHD) and Opportu nity Council released the annual report that gives a glimpse into the number of county residents expe riencing homelessness. The report shows the number of people with out homes decreased 3 percent af ter record highs in 2021 while the number of homeless households, an individual or family who lacks a regular shelter, increased 2 percent. The point-in-time survey has been conducted one night per year, typically in late January, since 2008. High Covid-19 levels pushed this year’s count to be done in Febru ary, according to a WCHD and Op portunity Council news release on the new report. Service providers counted the number of people ex periencing homelessness in shelters and outdoors because Covid-19 was still a concern.
The food bank went from serv ing 400 families per week before the pandemic to 570 families during the first week of August, Church said. The food bank is the second busiest in Whatcom County, but is the only food bank in the county operated solely by volunteers, Church said. Dona tions also were down 50-75 per cent from the year before. “We do not make this request lightly,” she said. “The only time we requested help from the city was in 1994 when the city donat ed its land for our current facility. We need your help now.”
• There was a 3 percent decrease in individuals without homes, from 859 to 832, which housing officials believe is because of increased pro grams during the pandemic.
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• The oldest person without a home was 83 and the youngest per son was an infant.
• Race and ethnicity show to be cor related with homelessness. American Indian and Alaska Native residents made up about 5 percent of county residents in poverty but 7 percent of residents experiencing homelessness. Housing officials believe the number of non-white residents experiencing homelessness could be much higher because Covid-19 prevented the sur vey from being conducted on Lum mi Nation or Nooksack Indian Tribe reservations.Whatcom County residents who need help with rent pay ments can visit the Opportunity Council website at bit.ly/3RXsgCx or call 360/746-3826. To read the 2022 point-in-time survey, visit bit.ly/3zG4lAJ.
Blaine woman asked if pills were “legit” before 2021 overdose death show Blaine resident Aeschli Wilkinson, who died of an overdose last year, wanted oxycodone but was given pills made from fen tanyl. Wilkinson hurt her back a month before her death and started taking the pills after the tramadol she was prescribed wasn’t alleviating her pain. Wilkinson, 30, asked alleged dealer Tanner Allen Larson if the blue pills he was selling her were “legit,” according to the affidavit of probable cause (APC) filed in Whatcom Coun ty Superior Court. Made to look like oxycodone, the pills were counterfeit and contained fentanyl, but Larson said the pills were OK before selling them to Larson,Wilkinson.31,of Blaine, was booked into Whatcom County Jail August 3 on suspicion of one count of controlled substance homicide, three counts of pos session of a controlled substance, two counts of counterfeit sub stance violation and five counts of delivering a controlled sub stance, according to jail records. Over a year earlier, Blaine Police Department (BPD) offi cers responded to 702 E Street around 8:30 p.m. May 7, 2021 to an unattended death report, ac cording to the APC. Wilkinson’s roommate found her deceased, and fentanyl was detected in her system after a preliminary drug test. Officers returned to the scene and found drug parapher nalia. BPD then requested assis tance from Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) to in vestigate a possible controlled substance homicide death. A doctor prescribed Wilkinson tramadol after she injured her back at work a month before her death. Wilkinson told friends she was still in pain and started in quiring where to get pain medica tion, according to court records. WCSO deputies learned Wilkinson contacted Larson through Facebook Messenger looking for pain medication. From their messages, deputies concluded Larson sold Wilkin son pills with fentanyl. On April 28, 2021, Larson told Wilkinson he has painkill ers and “zanax,” according to the APC. Wilkinson alleged ly purchased eight pills from Larson and, on May 5, 2021, reached out for more. Larson agreed to sell another eight pills to Wilkinson for $100, and they agree to meet in the same loca tion as last time. After meeting May 6, 2021, Wilkinson mes saged Larson that she only got six pills with a photo of six blue pills in a tan pill bottle. Larson apologized and said he could either return the money or get two more Wilkinsonpills.was found dead the next day. She had 63 nano grams per milliliter of fentanyl, 97 nanograms per milliliter of tramadol, 150 nanograms per milliliter of desmethyltrama dol, 870 nanograms per mil liliter of dufoxetine and 110 nanograms per milliliter of 7-aminoclonazepam in her sys tem at the time of her death, according to the APC. “Fentanyl in its clandestine form is a deadly drug,” said Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo in an August 4 news re lease. “The sheriff’s office will continue to prioritize the in vestigation of deaths resulting from the street sale of this drug as Larsonhomicides.isbeing held in lieu of $250,000 bail, jail records show.
s Drayton Harbor Oyster Company co-owner Mark Seymour holds baby oysters being grown at the end of Jorgensen Pier on August 4. Photo by Grace McCarthy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held public comment periods for the project this summer. Sey mour estimates the project could be installed next summer if it has a successful permit phase. So far, Seymour said there hasn’t been much opposition. “If anyone in the communi ty has concerns, I’m more than open to talk about it,” he said. “I think we all want a clean bay.”
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Oysters ... From page 1 “We think this will be one of the last places to have better wa ter,” he said. The new system is expected to reduce impact on native eelgrass, which was a focused topic of dis cussion among state lawmakers this year. Concerns over declin ing eelgrass, which serves as an important ecosystem for marine life, prompted a new state law requiring DNR to create a kelp and eelgrass restoration plan by the end of “Eelgrass2023.issues are becoming more and more difficult,” he said. “We want to do what’s best for the bay. For us to expand [with cur rent farming], it would be hard to expand to not impact eelgrass.” The off-bottom oyster farm would reduce boat traffic during the night because crews could ac cess the oysters any time of the day, opposed to tideland farms that can only be accessed during low tide, Seymour said. The farm would also decrease environmen tal impacts such as biofouling. Both Whatcom County and s Drayton Harbor Oyster Company co-owners Steve Seymour, l., and Mark Seymour in Drayton Harbor on August 4. The two are looking to start an off-bottom oyster farm in Drayton Harbor.
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Bayside Beauty Salon celebrates 50 years of Styling Blaine B y c a M eron S I re S Bayside Beauty Salon is cele brating its 50th anniversary this August after a half-century of styling Blaine residents’ hair. Judy Dunster, owner of Bay side Beauty Salon, never planned on owning a salon. Though she wanted to become a hairdress er since fourth grade, it seemed that plan would never come to fruition.Liketrends in hairstyles and colors, the outlook of the hair industry is ever-changing. Dun ster said being a hairdresser was looked down upon when she was younger because it was con sidered a last resort career in a transient“Probablyindustry.about the seventh or eighth grade, teachers start asking you what you want to do with your life. I would say, ‘I want to be a hairdresser,’” said Dun ster, recalling her Blaine Middle School days. “They would tell me, ‘No, no, you can’t do that.’ I was one of the top students in my class and they said, ‘You’ve got too much on the ball.’” Dunster left her dream on the back burner, and enrolled at Washington State University with the goal of becoming either a librarian or clinical psycholo gist.Months before Dunster left her hometown of Blaine, she met her husband, Gary. Throughout her first year attending WSU, Dunster and Gary communicat ed through letters and phone calls. They married the follow ingGarysummer.wanted to start saving as soon as they married but Dun ster only had a year of univer sity classes under her belt, with no training or job offers. With the support of her family and a loving push from her husband, Dunster revisited her hairdresser dream. She worked at a salon in B.C. for two years before being hired at Dohner Salon on Peace Portal Drive, requiring her to make the drive from New West minster, B.C. to Blaine every shift.Dunster received a call one day from the owner, Virginia Dohner, asking Dunster to stay after work. “I was quite nervous. I fig ured I’d done something wrong,” she chuckled as she reminisced. “She said, ‘How would you like to buy this place?’ It knocked me over with a feather.’”
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Dunster took on the challenge of being a business owner but said it was not easy to purchase the salon at 25 years old. “We started going to banks in Whatcom County, and we actually had a banker in Fern dale laugh at us. Being a young couple, it was very, very hard to take,” she said. Unable to obtain the full amount, Dunster went to tell the Dohners. When she broke the news, Danny, the Dohners’ son and Dunster’s old class mate, convinced his parents to give Dunster and Gary a chance. Danny, a successful fisherman, cited Blaine Marina Inc. founder Harold “Bud” Dodd as the rea son Danny had his boat. “The Dohners were so sup portive. They believed in me,” Dunster said. “They were big shoes to follow. And then my husband couldn’t be any more supportive.”Dunster,Gary and their two young children moved from Canada to Blaine and opened Bayside Beauty Salon on August 1, “To1972.watch the progression of the industry in the last 50 years has been pretty amazing,” she said. “I love the variety that’s available in the industry.” Dunster has seen styles and colors come and go throughout the years, and keeping up with it and learning new tricks is some thing that excites her the most. “One thing that I really believe in, and I always try to instill in anyone who works for me, is that the more tools you have in your bag of tricks, the better off you are,” Dunster said. When perms became all the rage in the ’70s and ’80s, Dun ster learned to create looks with different sized and shaped rods. When hot irons became popular, she learned how to incorporate them into styling. She learned to braid. She watched the rare pastel-colored hair become a fre quent trend, as well as vibrant hair colors. (See Salon, page 15) s Judy Dunster cutting a client’s hair at Bayside Beauty Salon on August 5. Photo by Ian Haupt
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Blaine Cordata Lynden Ferndale Barkley Jordan Crim, DPT, Cert. MDT Physical Therapist 8125 Birch Bay Square, Suite 248 Blaine WA www.capstonept.com360-366-551198230 Q: Is physical therapy only for surgery and major injuries? A: No! Physical therapy most commonly treats aches and pains that linger from an old injury or that have come on for no apparent reason. Most people wait until this pain limits their daily or recreational activities. We often have better and quicker success with physical therapy before pain gets to severe levels. So don’t wait until your pain limits you from what you love to do! Physical therapists at Capstone can help to resolve your symptoms by making an individualized program of stretching, strengthening, and hands-on therapy to fit your needs. Capstone is conveniently located at seven locations throughout Whatcom County and is accepting new patients at our Birch Bay Square location and our Blaine clinic on H Street. Dr. Ken Stiver MD Medical Director MEDICAL TEAM: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Nurses & Master Estheticians & Licensed Massage Therapists. md-wellness.com 7854 Birch Bay Dr. • Birch Bay In the beautiful Sand Castle Resort Also visit our other locations in Fairhaven & La Conner! (360) 474-3535 Q: I am wondering what services your Medical Center provides? A: We have a number of different categories of services & treatments. Listed below are the categories and a couple of treatments. Please visit our website to see all that we offer. • Medical Aesthetics-Facial Injections. Botox & Dermal Fillers • Esthetics-Skin Care-Facials & Microneedling • IV Drip Therapy-Immunization & Get Up & Go • BHRT-Bioidentical Hormone ReplacementMale & Female • Medical Weight Loss Management-Medically Supervised • Medical Lab Tests-DNA & Baby Reveals This is just a few of the treatments we offer. www.peacearchrealestate.com The Mullenix Team Brokers 978 Peace Portal Drive Blaine, WA 98230 (360) 318-4999 info@peacearchrealestate.com Q: Why is Blaine the best place in Whatcom County to buy? A: The Blaine/Birch Bay real estate market is currently the best value in Whatcom County. Median and mean average prices are lower than in Lynden, Ferndale, and Bellingham. Our percentage of monthly inventory is also higher, and our new construction options, at all price ranges, is growing strong. More inventory, lower prices, with multiple new construction projects makes our market the best. Besides market factors, we have a friendly and vibrant community with beautiful beaches, a growing downtown, a
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B y D ou G D ahl Question: I recently ran into a horde of motorcyclists, and by horde I’m talking 50-60. At cross streets, one motorcycle would block the intersection and the rest would drive through. Red lights were ignored. What’s the police ruling on this? Answer: I wonder, do groups of motorcyclists like being re ferred to as a horde? (The one sure exception being a motor cycle club called “The Horde.”) In one sense, it’s the right word – the dictionary definition in cludes a large group, a nomad ic group, and a moving pack of animals (assuming we include humans as animals.) However, “horde” has a sense of chaos attached to it, as in a horde of stampeding bulls or a horde of attacking zombies. Group mo torcycle rides, when done prop erly, work hard to avoid chaos. I’m not a motorcycle rider, so skillswise what I know is second-hand information from the experts that actually ride. They’ll tell you that it takes proficiency and practice to ride well; riding a motorcycle poses a much greater technical chal lenge than driving a car and the consequences of an error are moreOutsidesevere.of a couple excep tions, the law doesn’t grant any group of road users a blanket right to keep their group to gether while traveling. Unless you have an event permit or are honoring the deceased, all traffic laws apply. I can’t find a law that says, “Oh, there’s 50 of you? Go ahead and block the intersection so you can stay to gether.” Actually, it’s the oppo site. The law states that vehicles in caravan or motorcade shall “allow sufficient space between each such vehicle … to enable any other vehicle to enter the space without danger.” The one exception without a permit is funeral processions. For a big group ride, the ride organizer could apply for an event permit and arrange for traf fic control at each intersection the ride passes through. You’ll often see that happen at running and cycling events. The event organizer hires officers who stop traffic to allow runners or riders through an intersection. Ad mittedly, that’ll be trickier for a motorcycle ride. At a marathon the planners have a course max imum of 26 miles; a motorcycle ride would cover that while just getting warmed up. For most rides, a group ride organizer isn’t going to be ap plying for any permits. Instead of blocking intersections, group ride organizers should have a plan to regroup if riders get separated. Apologies to riders who love big groups, but from a safety perspective it’s not a great idea. Group rides work best when you’re traveling with a handful of people you know and trust. The best advice seems to hover around no more than seven riders in a group. At that size, you don’t need to have anyone blocking the intersec tion for Besidesyou.not getting through traffic lights together, giant group rides have other chal lenges. Inevitably, the group will have a mix of rider skills and pri orities. You might practice what you’ve learned, but you can’t control the person who outrides their skill, either because they’re a novice or because their ego is stepping in front of their sense. The success and safety of a group ride depends not only on the skill of the riders, but also on the ride organizer. If you’re invited to join a big ride that doesn’t include a pre-ride meeting to lay out the expectations and go over com munication strategies, that’s a clue. As a rider, it’s up to you to choose who you want to ride with. Choose wisely so that an other ride follows. Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and pub lishes TheWiseDrive.com. File photo
• Carry copies of pet-related doc uments. It’s important to prove that the dog is healthy and cur rent on vaccinations. Officials may ask to see documentation when traveling abroad. Some travelers also may want to investi gate pet passports. The USA does not require a pet passport, but the European Union pioneered pet passports to enable animals to move more freely throughout its member nations.
• Expect some fees. Most hotels charge a fee for doggy clients. A fee of $25 to $50 is pretty stan dard. There also may be a desig nated pet floor to minimize the chances that guests without pets will be forced to interact with an imals.
• Look into pet-friendly restau rants. Smarter Travel says that some hotels won’t allow a guest to keep the dog alone in the room. That means meal time can be tricky. Find restaurants nearby that allow pets. Many that have outdoor seating may enable a leashed pet to stay near the seat ing perimeter. • Bring water from home. When packing food, pack a few gallons of water as well, even though it can be cumbersome. Some dogs with delicate digestive systems may be upset by drinking the local water. A case of diarrhea is compounded further by having to make it into an elevator and outside the hotel in time. • Tire the dog out. Exercised dogs tend to be well-behaved dogs. Make time to go on long walks, visit a dog park or engage in other activities that will make the pup tired so it’s less likely to cause problems at the hotel. Learn the ropes of traveling with a dog to increase the op portunities for having lots of fun with Fido in tow.
• Normal behavior may go out the window. A dog who is calm at home may be out of sorts while traveling. It’s not uncommon for a dog unphased by people at home to suddenly be anxious and bark at sounds in a hotel hallway.
• Invest in a crate. Even if the dog does not need a crate at home, it’s best to have one for travel. Crates often are required for airline travel and can keep dogs safer in cars. Many hotels also require that dogs be crated in the rooms to keep them out of trouble and prevent damage. A crate should be large enough that the dog can stand, turn and lie down, accord ing to the American Kennel Club.
• Plan a short excursion first. If you have never traveled with a dog before, make the first trip a short one, such as an overnight or two-day stay. This way, if the trip turns into a fiasco, checkout isn’t a week away. Shorter trips also help people figure out what works and what will need to change the next time.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WHATCOM COUNTY, SMALL CLAIMS Small Claims Cause Number SC21-211 Defendant(s) Amritpal Toor, Inderjit Toor Are summoned to appear at the Small Claims district court located at 311 Grand Avenue, suite 401, Bellingham WA on the 15th day of September, 2022 at 9:00 AM. Claim: I, the undersigned plaintiff, do here by certify under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Washington, that the defendant named above owes me the sum of $5870.32 which became due and owing on August 31, 2021. The amount owing is for eviction expenses, 4450 Sweet Road, Blaine WA 98230, paid to date on behalf of defendant who promised to repay but has not performed as agreed. declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Service by publication was authorized by the court on July 14th. Grant Dalgliesh (Plaintiff)
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Sweeping views of the marina offer yearround entertainment from this delightful Pacific Northwest rambler! Show stopping curb appeal sets the tone and you’ll love the open concept kitchen/dining/living design and vaulted ceilings. 3 bedrooms plus office/den and a fantastic layout...the primary suite is tucked away from the other bedrooms and features a luxurious ensuite bathroom + slider doors leading to the deck. Unrivaled Birch Bay Village amenities. Leah Crews 360.305.4747
Welcome to Harborview Estates and this charming 3 bedroom/2 bathroom single level home! This is the ideal fixer upper for the handy homeowner to earn instant sweat equity or for the prudent investor looking to expand their investment portfolio. Open concept kitchen/living/dining design with cozy gas fireplace in the living room. Mas sive 10K+ square lot, 2 car attached garage + extra boat or RV parking. Fantastic loca tion just minutes to beach & Birch Bay berm. Jen Freeman 360.815.0803
The unobstructed view says it all, enjoy the Birch Bay evening sunsets from your own private decks. Enjoy all that Birch Bay has to offer, strolling along the berm walking path seconds from your condo, beachcombing, night life and a short walk to the world-fa mous C Shop. Amenities in the complex in clude indoor swimming pool, hot tub, tennis, basketball, racquetball, pickleball courts, & clubhouse. GREAT FLOOR PLAN MAKES FOR EASE OF LIVING, furniture included. Gerry Allen 360.920.0563
4607 Shipyard Road MLS #1934781 $949,900 Own your own Park on 2.44 acres +/-. So peaceful & serene. See pictures. Opportu nity to own iconic piece of Drayton Harbor history. In the same family for over a cen tury. 1450 sq ft special Craftsman home, rebuilt in 2005 on the original homesite. It boasts a 1200 sq ft Timbertek deck facing south & west with views of Semiahmoo Spit & Whiterock, BC with an adjoining 260 sq ft studio. Spacious 768 sq ft detached three car garage & adjacent RV or boat parking. Brian Southwick 360.815.6638
8237 Cowichan Road MLS #1936524 $850,000 Fabulous just completed “Wiebe Construc tion” custom home in Birch Bay Village. On the Village’s private golf course. 3 min. walk to beach, Pickleball, tennis, heated pool +++. Enjoy peace of mind 24/7 Guard gated security provides. Whether planning a trip to San Juan Islands right from our private marina w/affordable moorage rates or ex ploring miles of pristine beaches, everything you could dream of in a beachfront commu nity awaits. Home features spacious rooms. Mike Kent 360.815.3898 5746 Great Blue Heron Lane MLS #1966577 $1,975,000 One of a kind--probably the prettiest house in all of Whatcom County! Casual elegance in a park like setting awaits you at Semiah moo! This stunning home in Boundary Federal any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-877-0246. All real estate/rentals advertising in this news paper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrim ination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings ad vertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800877-0246.
12 The Northern Light • August 18 - 24, 2022 FOR LEASE Downtown Blaine Office space with main reception area, 3 office spaces, kitchen area, 2 bathrooms and storage in the heart of Blaine! $825 Rent/Per Month $1,000 Damage Deposit $75 Utility Fee/ Per Month To schedule a showing, please email: kashia@optimus-ps.com NELSON BUILDING 925 Ludwick Ave., Blaine LEASE SPACES FOR: Warehousing-DistributionManufacturingorRetailVehicleStorageYards Near Truck Route & Shopping Mall Email or Call Don Nelson For Availability & Rates Call: 360-305-0286 Email nelsbldg@msn.com Rentals - CommercialRentals - Rooms Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom Inc. 8105 Birch Bay Square Street, #101 Blaine, WA • 360-371-5100I-5Exit270 www.windermere.com BLAINE, BIRCH BAY & SEMIAHMOO FEATURED - BLAINE OPEN HOUSES 3335 Sweet Road MLS #1973683 $1,900,000 Welcome home to this TRANQUIL, characterfilled, 2 home estate on nearly 10 acres with expansive views from Baker to Bay. Main house features remodeled chef’s kitchen w/ granite, pro appliances, breakfast nook w/ view, 2 fireplaces (wood & gas), remodeled primary BR with exercise room & reading perch w/view. All-season BBQ room w/pro grade exhaust. Full daylight basement w/ sep entrance+full kitchen could be rental. Carla Moore 360.815.0127 Deanna Gartner 360.410.6900 5752 Nakat Way MLS #1910218 $1,575,000 Brand New “Wiebe Construction” built view home in fabulous Birch Bay Village. South facing to Georgia Straight, San Juan & Gulf Islands. Features include oversize triple garage, huge, covered patio downstairs + upper deck w/outdoor kitchen for entertain ing while enjoying the Inland Pacific Vistas. Entry from either ground level in back or via staircase at front. Extensive tilework, vaulted ceilings, quartz countertops, kitchen island, luxurious Master Suite, den w/view. Lisa Kent 360.594.8034 5174 Anderson Road MLS #1971215 $299,000 Like new condition inside. 2 bedroom, plus extra finished room for office or 3rd bed room. 1.75 baths, huge storage shed, large lot located just one block from Birch Bay’s warm sandy beaches and the new very popular promenade. Birch Bay is a wonder ful place to live or vacation. Just a half hour drive to Bellingham for an easy commute. Seller said, lets get it sold so price has been reduced. Billy Brown 360.220.7175 Tonya Wahl 541.707.0196 8032 Makah Road MLS #1980518 $850,000 Looking for property with STUNNING VIEWS? This property has a view of the marina, Mt.Baker, and the Bay looking south. This great home has been nicely updated with new floors, new solarium, and new kitchen. One-level living on the main with the base ment having an extra kitchenette, bedroom & bath. This is a Master gardener’s delight with low maintenance, fully landscaped yard and very little to mow. This home has a large deck spanning the width of the home. Christy Imperio 360.201.4100
Don’t miss this opportunity of owning a Tidal Way Condominium, WATERVIEW CONDO from your very own private deck says it all. This high-end unit boasts a gas fireplace, granite countertops, tile floors, along with SS appliances. Minutes from the beach, world-famous C Shop, and all that Birch Bay has to offer. Whether a weekender or fulltime living, come relax & enjoy life. Don’t forget to visit Club House & pool area. Close to I-5 & Canadian border for easy commute. Matt Berry 360.389.0104
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Vance-Sherman said the most prevalent measure for determin ing a recession is GDP. A loss of 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2022 and 0.9 percent loss in the second, according to Bureau of Economic Analysis data, show telltale signs of a declining econ omy. The labor market however shows the opposite. Since in 2020 the labor market experienced the swiftest job loss it’s ever seen, Vance-Sherman said a high demand for workers two years later shouldn’t come as a surprise. Layoff activity is down to record lows, she said. Whatcom County saw 114 ini tial unemployment claims filed in the week of July 31 to August 6 and the week before it saw 85. In the corresponding weeks a year ago, 153 and 137 initial claims were filed, while 550 and 702 were filed the same weeks in 2020, according to ESD data. Washington saw similar de creases in claims filed in the last two years. About 4,000 were filed in the week ending August 6 and 5,420 were filed in the corre sponding week in 2021. In 2020, ESD saw 22,140 filed in that same week.Vance-Sherman said part of the reason for the strength of the la bor market is people not return ing to “Therework.are fewer people partic ipating in the labor market,” she said. “And that’s part of the rea son why the unemployment rate is so Vance-Shermanlow.” pointed to ward affordability and accessibil ity to childcare as a major hurdle for some parents not returning to the workplace. She also said health concerns could still be a factor for some people, while others may have saved during the pandemic or found alterna tive income sources. But she said spending has increased, and with that, more and more people are returning to the labor force. “Demand came back much more quickly than supply,” Vance-Sherman said. “In the la bor market that is.”
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During his retirement years, he enjoyed watching the Seattle Mariners and Seahawks, going to church, attending family events and watching his grandchildren play and perform. Going to a car show, a Bellingham Bells baseball game or the Northwest Washing ton Fair were outings he would not want to miss. Some of Oscar’s favorites included good food, gospel and ’50s music, singers Lo retta Lynn and Elvis Presley, Western stories found in John Wayne movies and Louis L’Amour books. In the last five years, Oscar became good at expressing his opin ion and showing interest in other people. He enjoyed discussing current events and one of his first questions when someone called or came to visit was “How are you?” and “How is so and so?”. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Gus Rauch Jr; and daughter, Saundra Rauch. He is survived by his sister Irene (Chuck) Dunham; son, Marvin (Maria) Rauch, twin daughters, Charlene Paz and Deanna (Charles) Leslie, nine grand children and one great-grandchild. His family would like to especially thank the caregivers at A Loving Heart AFH, Shuksan Healthcare Center and Julie’s Bayview AFH for their love and care for Oscar for several years. There will be a memorial service for Oscar on Friday, August 19 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas Street, Belling ham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Luther an Church where he has been a member for many years. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Candice Patricia Hawkins February 6, 1950 – July 15, 2022
Oscar Lawrence Rauch, age 83, of Blaine passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022.Oscar was born to Gustav and Olga Rauch on September 16, 1938 and grew up working on his parent’s 80 acre dairy farm on the East Smith Road. While he attended Meridian High School he played baseball, was in rifle club, FFA and vice president of his senior class. Oscar enjoyed everything about cars and liked sharing his opinions by writing letters to the editor at the Bellingham Herald. Not long after mar rying Bonnie Hickey in 1964, his parents retired, and he took over the responsibilities of the family farm. During his working years, he raised dairy cows, chickens, pigs and quite a few barn cats, while also making sure there was enough food (silage and hay) for the growing animals. Most of the time his schedule centered around the two milking schedules of his Hol stein cows – having to get up before 5 o’clock in the morning.
Candice Patricia Hawkins, age 72, of Blaine, left Earth peacefully Friday morning, July 15, 2022.She is survived by her daughter Patricia Hawkins; brother Charles Hawkins; and sister Nedra Hawkins; and has been reunited with her partner, Clayton L. Creasey of Custer. Candice, or Candy, was an adventurous spirit. She loved to trav el, spend time with friends and family in the local scene. Candy was an incredibly kind person who wouldn't hesitate to give the clothes off of her back to a stranger in need. She would create art and poetry, loved to sing, even through her battle with MS. Candy was sadly robbed by an unforgiving disease for most of her life. She finally gets to rest in peace. We would like to thank the Good Samaritan Society - Staf holt family for taking amazing care for her through all the years. Please join us in remembering Candy, not just as a person with a disease, but as the person before, a person who we will love and miss dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Samaritan Society - Stafholt, 456 C St., Blaine, WA 98230 or The National MS Society. Please share your thoughts and memories of Candice online at,
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Vance-Sherman said a single quarter of GDP decline and record drops in employment during the Covid-19 pandemic, from Febru ary to April of 2020, were enough to have a recession declared in 2020. But, today, the health of the labor market remains strong, and Vance-Sherman said that could be hinting at Vance-Shermanrecovery.noted that un employment rates are at pre-pan demic levels and some are even at or near historic lows. She also said job growth is strong, wages are rising and the quits rate is up. Washington’s preliminary season ally adjusted unemployment rate for June 2022 was 3.9 percent, accord ing to (ESD) data, while the June 2021 unemployment rate was 5.4 percent. The state gained 175,400 jobs during the month in 2022. In Whatcom County, the prelim inary unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in June 2022, while the year before it was 6.3 percent. Over the year, the labor force gained 3,190 workers, about 2.8 percent. “We have one of the hottest labor markets of our lifetime,” she said. Nationally, the seasonally ad justed insured unemployment rate was 1 percent for the week ending July 30, unchanged from the previous week, according to Department of Labor data.
GDP declining but labor market is healthy, state economists says B y I an h aupt With high gas prices, stock prices down over the year and high inflation rates, one might think it’s a recession. But Wash ington’s Employment Security Department (ESD) regional labor economist Anneliese Vance-Sher man says the two indicators of a recession – two consecutive quar ters of declining gross domestic product (GDP) and labor market health – tell two different stories. After 2022’s first two quarters of declining GDP, the U.S. econ omy could officially be declared a recession by the National Bu reau of Economic Research’s his torical standards, yet it hasn’t.
Movie at Birch Bay State Park: Friday, August 19, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Showing: Beartrek, an epic feature documentary following bear ecologist and conservationist Chris Morgan on a globalcrusade to four continents to discover the wondrous world of bears. Info: fobbsp.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at noon, women’s meeting Mondays at 4 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ basement, 855 4th Street. Info: 208/750-8772 or shannonsessions2020@gmail.com. management Aug. 5, 12:16 p.m.: Trouble with a person on D Street. Aug. 5, 2 p.m.: Assault, fourth-degree domestic violence investigation, on A Street. Aug. 5, 10:33 p.m.: Suspicious circumstance on Natures Path Way. Aug. 6, 8:54 a.m.: Commercial alarm on Peace Portal Drive. Aug. 6, 9:44 a.m.: Parking viola tion on Bayview Avenue. Aug. 6, 10:29 a.m.: Parking violation on Alder Street. Aug. 6, 1:17 p.m.: Parking viola tion on F Street. Aug. 6, 2:13 p.m.: Parking viola tion on 15th Street. Aug. 6, 1:30 p.m.: Malicious mischief on H Street. Aug. 6, 3:31 p.m.: Warrant arrest on H Street. Aug. 7, 2:42 a.m.: Assault on C Street. Aug. 7, 7:43 p.m.: Parking viola tion on 9th Street. Aug. 8, 7:20 a.m.: Verbal do mestic on Martin Street. Aug. 8, 1:57 a.m.: Burglary on Peace Portal Drive. Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m.: Burglary on Garibaldi Court. Aug. 8, 1:04 p.m.: Trespass on H Street. Aug. 8, 7:15 p.m.: Domestic vi olence no-contact order violation on H Street. Aug. 9, 6:05 a.m.: Trespass on Boblett Street. Aug. 9, 9:26 a.m.: Civil case on H Street. Aug. 9, 2:06 p.m.: Attempted burglary on Boblett Street. Aug. 9, 2:42 p.m.: Disorderly conduct on Peace Portal Drive. Aug. 10, 7:23 a.m.: Theft of a motor vehicle on Harrison Avenue. Aug. 10, 3:15 p.m.: Found prop erty on H Street. Aug. 11, 8:27 a.m.: Drug investi gation on Boblett Street. pOLiCe repOrts Aug. 5, 12:59 a.m.: Civil prob lem on Portal Way and Main Street, Custer. Aug. 5, 9:59 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Bruce and Arnie roads, Custer. Aug. 5, 12:09 p.m.: Motor vehi cle accident injury on Harborview Road. Aug. 5, 1:10 p.m.: Missing child on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Aug. 5, 5:14 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Hillvue Road. Aug. 5, 6:17 p.m.: Vehicle prowl on Birch Bay Square Street. Aug. 5, 6:38 p.m.: Noise on Jackson Road. Aug. 5, 10:01 p.m.: Shots on Birch Bay Square Street. Aug. 5, 10:02 p.m.: Shots on Arnie Road, Custer. Aug. 6, 2:37 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on Portal Way, Custer. Aug. 6, 11:18 a.m.: Behavioral health issue on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Aug. 6, 6:29 p.m.: Harassment on Legion Drive. Aug. 6, 8:47 p.m.: Threat on Stein Road, Custer. Aug. 6, 11:29 p.m.: DUI on Blaine and Birch Bay-Lynden roads. Aug. 7, 8:28 a.m.: Attempted suicide on Markworth Road. Aug. 7, 4:45 p.m.: Domestic order violence on Birch Bay Drive. Aug. 7, 9:37 p.m.: Fireworks on Birch Bay Drive. Aug. 8, 5:45 a.m.: Trespass on Blaine Road. Aug. 8, 8:52 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Alderson Road. Aug. 9, 1:05 a.m.: Trespass on Grandview Road. Aug. 9, 1:12 p.m.: Civil problem on Harborview Road. Aug. 9, 6:41 p.m.: Theft on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. Aug. 9, 9:28 p.m.: Shots on North Golf Course Drive. Aug. 10, 4:37 a.m.: Death inves tigation on Red Cedar Road. Report by Blaine Police Department. Aug. 10, 9:02 a.m.: Trespass on Sunburst Drive. Aug. 10, 4:38 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Sunset Drive. Aug. 10, 5 p.m.: Littering on Hillvue Road. Aug. 11, 2:12 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Salish Road. Aug. 11, 9:46 a.m.: Theft on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
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Precipitation: During the period of August 8-14, no precipitation was record ed. The 2022 year-to-date precipitation is 20.1 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 83°F on August 8 with a low of 53°F on August 14. Average high was 70°F and average low was 65°F. tides August 18-24 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Th 18 5:19 am 1.7 11:59 am 6.7 4:36 pm 5.1 10:42 pm 8.7 Fr 19 6:13 am 1.3 1:45 pm 7.0 5:32 pm 6.2 11:12 pm 8.4 Sa 20 7:07 am 1.0 3:25 pm 7.5 6:48 pm 7.0 11:46 pm 8.1 Su 21 8:03 am 0.7 4:31 pm 8.0 8:30 pm 7.3 Mo 2212:34 am 7.9 8:55 am 0.3 5:15 pm 8.4 9:54 pm 7.2 Tu 23 1:34 am 7.8 9:43 am 0.0 5:49 pm 8.7 10:48 pm 6.9 We 24 2:36 am 7.7 10:25 am -0.3 6:17 pm 8.9 11:26 pm 6.5 ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM
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Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, August 18, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Thisweek’s theme: Miscellaneous literature. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Home Farm Summer Market: Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Home Farm U-Pick & Events, 8020 Kickerville Road. Over 60 vendors, trac tor train, face painting, inflatable fun area, food vendors, live music, berry picking and more. Info: homefarm.farm. Classic Car Show: Sunday, September 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale. Vintage, antique, classic and custom cars. Register at Reef Rewards for online at silverreefcasino.com
Blaine School District Family Service Center Back to School Event: Wednesday, August 24, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine Middle School gym. Eligible families can receive help with school supplies and backpacks, as well as sign up to pick up their Chromebooks and receive school required im munizations from the health department. Sports physicals for all student athletes are also available by advanced sign up. Visit blainesd.org for more information and to sign up.
BlaineOngoingFood Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednes days 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.–noon. Delivery options available.Info:360/332-6350 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.
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Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum: Open Fridays, Sat urdays, Sundays, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Free, donationswelcome. Info: 360/371-3558. Birch Bay Book Club: Meets third Wednesday, 4 p.m., Birch Bay Vogt Library site, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Info: klia1@mac.com.
Music at The Vault: Friday, August 26, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring:The Unknowns. Info: thevaultwine.com.
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Blaine Book Club: Meets third Friday, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Info: Kelly at 360/305-3637. Blaine Serenity Al-Anon: Mondays, noon–1 p.m. on Zoom. Have you been dealing with alcoholism with a friend or family member? Info: Jerry lyn at 360/305-2246.
CAP Clothing Bank: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon and Wednes days, 5-7 p.m. 508 G Street. The Community Assistance Program clothing bank is now located in the basement of the CAP Center providing free clothing and linens. Donations accepted only during open hours or by special arrangement. Info: blainecap.org or 360/392-8484. The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m, The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Donations by appointment, call 360/366-8763.
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Live Music at Birch Bay State Park: Saturday, August 20, 3 p.m., Birch Bay State Park wildlife theater. A showcase concert full of big band and classic music. Bring a chair and picnic and enjoy. Info: fobbsp.org.
Toastmasters In-person Meetings: Tuesdays 6–7:45 p.m., Valley Church, 1733 H Street, suite 260 (Cost Cutter shopping center). Have fun speaking and learn to overcome fears in an entertaining and educational way. Info:Call Pete 360/739-5375. Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Meetings: Mondays 6:30–8 p.m., CAP Center, 508 G Street, Blaine. A support group for parents of adult children dealing with addiction, but open to anyone (18 or older) seeking to learn a better way to help an addicted love one. Evi dence-based, structured curriculum and offer peer support at no cost. Info: palgroup.org or email Bev and Dave at wamillards@comcast.net.
Discover Birch Bay Days: Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28, Birch Bay Vogt Library property, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Parade on Saturday at noon down Birch Bay Drive. Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., vendor fair, Friends of Birch Bay Library book sale, food, live music from 1–3 p.m., duck derby at 5:30 p.m. and Billy Brown crab derby from 4–7 p.m.. Outdoor movie at 8 p.m., showing Star Wars: Rogue One. Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., vendor fair, book sale, live music by Baby Cakes from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., poker run from 9–11 a.m. Info: birchbaychamber.com.
Summer Fun in the Park: Saturday, August 27, 5–10 p.m. Food trucks, wine and beer garden, live music by Gladstone. Free outdoor movie at dusk: Antman. Sponsored by Jen Freeman and Leah Crews, Windermere Real Estate and Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District. Live Music at Birch Bay State Park: Sunday, August 28, 3–5 p.m. Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Featuring On the Loose Band covering memorable hits and lesser know gems from the ‘50s to the ‘90s. Info: fobbsp.org.
Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, August 25, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.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. Suggest ed donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first servebasis. Info: 360/332-8040.
Blaine School District Chromebook Distribution: Monday–Friday, August 22–26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5 p.m.–7 p.m. for students registered for school prior to June 30 and Monday and Tuesday, August 29 and 30, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5 p.m.–7 p.m. for students registered for school after June 30. Visit blainesd.org for a location map of the drive-up distribution and details on our 1:1 Technology.
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Styling hair filled up Dunster’s books from sunup to sundown, especially on holidays, she re counted.“You’d go home, and your arms would feel like they were going to blow off,” she said. “Then as styles progressed, women started coming in more for haircuts and perms and colors, and then they would style their hair at home.” As trends changed, Dunster no ticed weekly stylings with clients became maintenance appoint ments every couple of months. Dunster said there is more to the job than just hair – it was also about the connections she made along the way. During her 50 years, Dunster has had over 20 employees. The first five employees and Dunster still meet every couple of years, naming themselves the ‘Bayside Gals.’ Dunster has also grown clientele who have stayed with her for a half-century. “I love working with hair. It’s an amazing medium and an art form,” Dunster said. She has forgone previous re tirement dates because of her love for the job and clients. “I’ve set two retirement days. One was my 75th birthday; that was the end of March. The next one was going to be when I owned the salon for 50 years; that was the 1st of August,” Dun Salon From s An old article showcases some of the original ‘Bayside Gals’ stand ing in Bayside Beauty Salon: From l.; hairdresser Inger Middlekauff, Melodi Miles and Vikki Soffoniason. Seated from l.; owner Judy Dun ster and hairdresser Doreen Haugen. Photo courtesy Judy Dunster ster said. “I have passed both of those and have no further dates for retirement. I figured that as long as my clients continue to enjoy what I do with their hair, and as long as I love doing their hair, and I’m physically able, I’ll be here.”
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