Conference featured speakers will in clude Bob Keefe, executive director of E2, a company promoting clean energy policy; Sherri Goodman, senior fellow at the Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program; Tamara Vrooman, president and CEO of Vancou ver Airport Authority; Steve Metruck, Port of Seattle executive director; and Curtis Robinhold, Port of Portland ex ecutive director. Chief sustainability of ficers from large companies and leaders Blaine is about to have an oyster festival.TheBlaine Tourism Advisory Commit tee (BTAC) recently approved a motion for the city to start planning a downtown oyster festival for Saturday, October 8. The festival will bring attention to Drayton Harbor’s water quality and oyster farm and will feature an oyster cook-off, shuck ing contest, outdoor beer garden, fami ly-friendly games and live music.
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CIC is an initiative that focuses on connecting business leaders, academics and government officials to strength en ties from Portland, Oregon to Van couver, B.C. CIC is led by the Business Council of B.C. and Challenge Seattle, a group of over 20 of the Seattle area’s largest CEOs – from Costco to REI – to address civic issues. The initiative focuses on topics such as sustainable agriculture, higher edu cation, technology, cross-border move ment, housing and transportation, ac cording to its website.
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Microsoft and the Cascadia Inno vation Corridor (CIC) are hosting the sixth annual CIC conference, “Cascadia 2050 Vision: Moving to climate action.”
“This is all pretty new still so details are still coming together,” said Alex Wenger, the city’s tourism and economic develop ment coordinator. “I’m excited to have a festival this fall. Hopefully, it will be good weather and we can really connect with the community and talk about clean wa ter, clean harbors and celebrate our local oysterDraytonfarm.” Harbor Oyster Company (DHO) will work with a team of judges to put on an oyster cook-off at H Street Plaza from local restaurants, Wenger said. DHO will host an oyster slurping and shuck ing contest where competitors will try to down as many oysters as they can in a lim ited time. H Street Plaza will have a beer and wine garden and DHO will sell raw and BBQ oysters. Kids activities and educational booths on water quality will be set up at G Street Plaza. The newly-established Blaine Arts Council is expected to have nautical-themed fine arts exhibits and sales, Wenger said. He also encourages festival-goers to arrive early to receive t-shirts.The Bilongo quintet, whose lead singer is Blaine’s very own Sabrina Go City to kick off inaugural oyster festival
Governor Jay Inslee, B.C. premier John Horgan, Oregon governor Kate Brown, California governor Gavin Newsom and Microsoft president Brad Smith are ex pected to attend.
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B y G race M c c arthy Leaders in cross-border West Coast government, business and academia will meet at Semiahmoo Resort for a climate action conference Monday, Sep tember 12 and Tuesday, September 13. A free community gathering will follow at Peace Arch Park on September 13 to honor the historic landmark’s symbol of allied cross-border relations.
B y I an h aupt A Blaine man with multiple felony war rants was reportedly arrested in Yakima County August 3. Months prior, he al legedly shot a man in Ferndale and then shot at Lynnwood police who identified him as having a warrant out for his arrest. Lane Scott Phipps, 26, of Blaine, was wanted on felony warrants for first-degree kidnapping, first-degree assault and unlaw ful possession of a firearm in Snohomish County and second-degree attempted mur der in Whatcom County. He was booked into Snohomish County Jail August 8. Several witnesses reported seeing Phipps argue with a man at a residence outside of Ferndale June 14 before shooting him in the chest, according to an affidavit of prob able cause (APC) filed in Whatcom Coun ty Superior WhatcomCourt.County Sheriff’s Office depu ties responded to a report of a male who was shot in the 6000 block of Aldrich Road around 7 p.m. June 14. Witnesses at the scene said a black car pulled into the driveway and the driver, later identified as Phipps, started arguing with a man who he had a “beef” with, for about 15 minutes, video surveillance showed. The black ve hicle then started pulling out of the drive
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8283 Shintaffer Rd. • $1,895,000 mez-Vannelli, will headline the fes tival with its jazz music 3-6 p.m. DHO is expected to host landbased tours of its oyster farm at the end of Jorgensen Pier, Wenger said. The festival idea came about in May after discussions between DHO and Wenger, who then went to BTAC with the proposal. BTAC approved the festival as the city’s priority project, which allocat ed it $2,600, during the August 23 BTAC meeting. BTAC unani mously voted to ask the city for an additional $1,000 to cover ed ucational materials and outreach, which the city is funding through its tourism budget, Wenger said. Blaine Chamber of Commerce is also helping put on the festival.
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2 The Northern Light • September 1 - 7, 2022 More info at semiahmoo.com/mystery Semiahmoo Resort | 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway Blaine, WA 98230 | semiahmoo.com COME FOR DINNER FOR THE SHOW COMEDY NIGHTS GREAT BLUE HERON! MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND NOVEMBER 4-6 Join us for a mystery and crime-solving weekend, where you'll be part of a homicide investigation! A Homicide Detective starts an investigation, and everyone in the group becomes a suspect. Packages start at $499 and includes 2 night stay, a Friday night cocktail party, Saturday breakfast, lunch, cocktail party, dinner, and Sunday breakfast. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, September 12 • 6:30 pm Future Library Site, 7968 Birch Bay Drive Join the Friends for light refreshments and news about the library. Michael Cox, Deputy Director of Whatcom County Library System, will update us on the project. RSVP by September 8 to Dianne Marrs-Smith, president, at fobblpresident@gmail.com or 206-850-8590. Nominations will be accepted to fill a position on the board of directors. Crabbing Charters DREAM BOAT CO. | BLAINE MARINA GATE 2 | (360) 383-6191 $150 per person, up to 6 people Don’t miss out on the area’s flagship recreational activity!! 21’ Bayliner Capri (2003) $14,800 • 220 Horsepower 30' Pursuit 3070 Offshore (2003) $79,900 • Twin 225 Horsepower 229 Marine Drive, Blaine (Next to Blaine Harbor Office) 360-383-6191 www.DreamBoatCompany.com BROKERAGE,TOWING, IMPORTING, JUMP STARTS, BATTERIES 360-961-0838 lisasprague@windermere.comBrokerLisa Sprague Stunning water views from this Birch Bay Estate with a very private setting far from the main road. The grand home has everything for entertaining; beautiful pool with great sun exposure and views of the bay, a full-size sports court w/adjustable basketball hoop, large covered patio, outdoor kitchen & changing room w/3/4 bath. 4,258 SF with 4BR, 6 BA. Custom-built home with grand entry, Nano wall, ocean view, gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry, 2 prep areas, Wolf range w/2 ovens, wall oven, warming drawer & large serving bar. The primary suite has 2 bathrooms & large walk-in closet. Huge fully finished, heated garage w/office area, multiple large entry doors & separate prep room w/stainless sink & counter. Welcome your guests in the drive-thru carport.
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“It’s a great opportunity for Blaine to showcase what a beautiful place it is,” she said. “We’ve been separated for a long time by the border restric tions. Blaine has experienced this in very specific ways. Hav ing the border open again is very symbolic.”
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From page 1 way as the man walked toward it. The car then stopped, out of view from the camera, and an oc cupant shot the man in the chest. The victim was transported to the hospital and underwent treat ment, according to the APC, sus taining major injuries including a puncturedThroughoutlung.the investigation, several witnesses told deputies and detectives that Phipps shot the man. The car was also iden tified as Phipps’ recently pur chased 2011 black Jaguar, ac cording to the APC. On July 5, Phipps shot at Lyn wood police officers after they spotted Phipps’ vehicle parked outside of a Pick-n-Pull auto parts store on Highway 99, according to reporting by The Daily Herald. Phipps allegedly grabbed a wom an he entered the store with and pointed a gun to her head when officers started chasing him. He fled on foot, running east on Highway 99, and allegedly shot at chasing police officers from the top of a fence he had climbed. An officer reportedly shot back. Phipps made it back to the Jaguar and sped down Highway 99, evading police. He was ar rested in Yakima County nearly a month later on August 3, KIRO 7 reported. Law enforcement agen cies arrested Phipps in Toppenish after Yakima Police Department’s gang unit, Yakima County Sher iff’s office, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Homeland Se curity Investigations and the U.S. Marshals Service were tipped that he was in the area, according to a Yakima Police Department news release. Phipps is a known Sureño gang member, according to the Phippsrelease.has many prior felony convictions in Whatcom County, including unlawful firearm and controlled substance possession as well as burglary and attempt ing to elude the police, according to court records. He has a jury trial tentatively scheduled in Snohomish Coun ty Superior Court for Friday, October 7. He has yet to have a hearing in Whatcom County Superior Court. the public event. The Micro soft spokesperson said Smith, president of Microsoft, and other CIC members had been discussing hosting the confer ence in Blaine since Smith vis ited the Peace Arch in 2017. He talked with International Peace Arch Association found er Christina Winkler during the Peace Arch’s 96th anniver sary on September 6, 2017. The monument was a regional symbol they felt was worth cel ebrating, especially since there was no official centennial cele bration for the Peace Arch last year due to the pandemic, the spokesperson said. People entering the park from Canada should bring their passports because the B.C. side of the park is still closed, the Microsoft spokesperson said. U.S. Border Patrol and Canada Border Services Agency will be ensuring lawful event entrance.
Peace Arch community gathering A free community gathering will take place 12:30-2 p.m. September 13 at Peace Arch Historical State Park to cele brate good relations between the U.S. and Canada. The cer emony will have speakers, lo cal entertainment, food and refreshments. Speakers include former Washington gover nor Christine Gregoire, Sur rey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman and Blaine mayor Mary Lou Steward, with more expected to be added, the Mic rosoft spokesperson said. Microsoft is fully funding Conference ...
“It’s a celebration of the place where we live, the importance of having an international bor der that functions and peaceful relations with our neighbors,” Trautman said of the Peace ArchForceremony.moreinformation, visit connectcascadia.com.
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Blaine Food Bank operations manager Sally Church, l., and Thomas Yang of the Good Ol’ Boys golf group hold an $18,500 check to the food bank alongside members of the golf group. The Semiahmoo golf group raised the money during its third annual golf tournament at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club on August 19. The donation surpassed the past two donations, which were $14,000 in 2020 and $16,000 in 2021.
He stopped by the Jansen Art Center the other day. He didn’t tell me his name, but said he lived alone in a trailer park, was retired and on a fixed income. He recently had a stroke. His faith and a kind neighbor pulled him through. He has a son he is so proud of – a Marine. He visits the Jansen often to admire the art. His favorite exhibit is the high school show in the spring. The work of the young artists is amazing. He always buys some thing to support them. He would love to make purchases from the other exhibits, but just can’t afford it. I cannot get him out of my mind. This is what the Jansen is all about – a place for everyone to appreciate, enjoy and love.
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It has been two months since the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, but we cannot allow the impor tance of this decision to be buried under the onslaught of news we receive every day. Our laws here in Washington state still protect the right to an abortion, but we cannot take these rights for granted. We had to fight for these rights, piece by piece. An anti-choice Republican majority in Olympia could repeal these laws just the same way pro-choice legislators, largely Democrats, enacted them! Bills to protect
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The Editor: After reading your article about revis ing downtown zoning, I heard that little girl from Poltergeist warning, “They’re back…”With new members of city council in cluding a developer and an interim city manager, the developers once again are pouncing to close in downtown with tall buildings. Did that new construction at the corner of 3rd and H streets encourage them too? Many of us are hoping the roof of that behemoth is actually wings, and that it’ll fly away to White Rock, B.C. to join the other high rises there. It was just a recent four years ago, that this community resoundingly said, “No!” to tall buildings along Peace Portal Drive. What was not understood about that? If developers can’t build with the current zoning, then sell the land that has gone way up in value in the past year. A nice profit can be made in just doing that. Blaine would benefit, and could be an even better place to live in being developed more. In going with developed instead of developer, perhaps city officials might con sider working with gas and grocery busi nesses to give Blaine residents a discount. More business will surely come to them with that. Filling vacant storefronts by maybe helping elsewhere established small businesses in coming here to expand. (Any other Edaleen’s out there?) Open the rail station. Buy up the open spaces along the water. With any building along Peace Por tal Drive, insist on keeping some water views, and do control heights. Taller and bigger aren’t better. Better is better. We in Blaine live an island kind of quali ty of life. Located in the middle of so much we are more as an eye is in the surround ing storm. A town that is safe, quiet, not crowded and still with scenic open water views. A potpourri, yet a place where many residents know each other, and without those who are demanding. Before any deci sion to go with quantity is made, consider the cost in doing such to our quality of life.
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The latest news from August Whatcom County Council meetings. 45 Snohomish County Jail beds for $1.2 million Council authorized in a 6-1 vote, with councilmember Ben Elenbaas opposed, to enter into an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for use of up to 45 Snohomish County Jail beds. Whatcom County will pay $1.2 million to have the beds available when Whatcom County Jail reaches full capacity through December 31, 2023. Whatcom County Jail has a total operational capacity of 362 beds, according Whatcom Coun ty Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) data, with the jail holding 212 and work center 150. As of August 29, WCSO had 329 people under its supervision. Flood vulnerability and risk assessment project Council authorized a $100,000 contract with the Environmental Science Associates (ESA), an envi ronmental consulting firm in Se attle, to implement a coastal and riverine compound flood vulnera bility and risk assessment project.
The project will assess sea lev el rise impacts along the county’s coastal shoreline and lower Nook sack River shorelines, according to the memorandum. It will provide a high-resolution assessment of vulnerability and risk throughout the project area to inform plan ning and preparedness efforts, in cluding land use regulations, nat ural hazard planning and public infrastructure planning.
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“ESA has significant and valu able experience working on these types of projects and will provide significant value to this effort,” the memorandum states. Affordable housing land bought for $1.25 million Council authorized to support Kulshan Community Land Trust’s buying of an 8-acre parcel at 2039 Thornton Street in Ferndale for affordable housing. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) mon ey will be used to fund the pur chase, and funding may not ex ceed $1.25 million, according to theThememorandum.siteisexpected to accom modate more than 50 affordable homes, with a mix of affordable homeownership opportuni ties and rental apartments. The memorandum says the project aligns with the county’s and small cities’ efforts to expand affordable housing outside of Bellingham.“Theneed for affordable homes far outstrips supply in Whatcom County, particularly at low and moderate-income levels,” the memorandum reads. Rural constructionbroadbandproject Council unanimously approved an interlocal grant agreement with the Port of Bellingham to support a rural broadband project in east Whatcom County, in the amount of $2 million. Funding will come out of the county’s public utilities improvement fund. The construction project will upgrade broadband infrastruc ture by building fiber to the premises (FTTP) in two loca tions, east of the town of Nook sack and along the northern por tion of Mosquito Lake Road.
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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 Tuesday, September 13 8:30am – Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting Monday, September 26 6:00pm – City Council Meeting on how to listen to the meeting live will be on the City Council agenda which is located on the City’s website under Government, City Council, City Council Agenda. agenda to meeting locationis an avid supporter of women’s rights and reproductive justice. In the state House, she has voted “yes” on bills to expand access to abortion and reproductive health care. Sharon is an economist, and she understands that abortion is critical if we want women to be equal participants in our soci ety. Additionally, she advocates for policies that actually support pregnant people and their kids such as universal healthcare, ac cess to pre-school and childcare for everyone, well-funded K-12 that supports kids with school feeding programs like Breakfast After the Bell, and support for labor unions that give working people a voice and a fair wage. Sharon is running for the state Senate seat currently held by a Republican appointee who has refused to publicly support abor tion rights. We in Whatcom have a chance to decide who to send to Olympia to represent us, and I think Sharon Shewmake is the best person for the job. A vote for Sharon is a vote to protect our re productive rights.
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A note from Coach Kok; “The past eight years I was a middle school math and PE teacher, as well as the head boys basketball coach for Burlington-Edison High School for five of them. I graduated from Lynden High School and won state championships for both football and basketball in 2006-2007. I played collegiate and semi-professional basketball, but now my passion is building character through athletics. When I'm not around athletics, I'm spending time with my wife, Jamie, and my twin daughters, Blake and Rian. I'm really excited to help build a culture of servant leadership into the Blaine School District! Go Borderites!"
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To help Americans measure their cardiovascular health and make meaningful lifestyle chang es, the American Heart Associ ation introduced Life’s Essential 8, a checklist that explains eight habits and health measures that affect heart and brain health and overall well-being. The checklist incorporates knowledge gained from more than 2,400 scientific papers on cardiovascular health published since it was originally introduced as Life’s Simple 7 more than a decade ago. It has been expand ed to apply to anyone age 2 and older, and now includes sleep as the eighth cardiovascular health component, reflecting findings that healthy sleep is essential for optimal heart and brain health.
Hemoglobin A1c readings mea sure your long-term blood glucose control. A normal A1c is below 5.7 percent; between 5.7 and 6.4 percent indicates pre-diabetes. Understand blood pressure readings
An optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg while hypertension is defined as a 130139 mm Hg systolic pressure (the top number in a reading) or 80-89 mm Hg diastolic pressure (bottom number). For more ideas to achieve op timal cardiovascular health, or to assess your health and lifestyle risks, visit heart.org/lifes8.
“The idea of optimal cardiovas cular health is important because it gives people positive goals to work toward at any stage of life,” said Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M., EAHA, president of the American Heart Association and chair of the department of pre ventive medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. “We felt it was the right time to conduct a comprehen sive review of the latest research to refine the existing metrics and consider any new metrics that add value to assessing cardiovascular health for all people.”
Start making positive changes to improve your heart and brain health with these eight essential steps: Eat better The checklist offers a sim ple questionnaire to assess your eating pattern. A heart-healthy diet encompasses a high intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes; whole grains and fatfree and low-fat dairy; lean pro tein; and low intake of sodium, red and processed meats and sweetened foods and drinks. Eat whole foods and rely on healthy non-tropical oils (like olive and canola) for cooking. Get active For most adults, the target lev el of moderate physical activity (such as walking) is 150 minutes or more per week or 75 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity physical activity. Kids ages 6 and older need 1 hour or more of play and structured activities per day. Quit tobacco and nicotine Nicotine makes your heart rate and blood pressure skyrocket while carbon monoxide and to bacco rob your heart, brain and arteries of oxygen. There are about 4,000 chemical compo nents found in cigarettes; at least 250 of them are harmful to your health. Reducing your health risk means eliminating exposure to any form of nicotine, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping devices, as well as limiting your exposure to secondhand smoke. Get adequate sleep Getting a good night’s sleep is vital to cardiovascular health. Measured by average hours of sleep per night, the optimal level is 7-9 hours daily for adults. Ide al daily sleep ranges for children are 10-16 hours per 24 hours for ages 5 and younger; 9-12 hours for ages 6-12; and 8-10 hours for ages 13-18. Maintain a healthy body weight Although the measure of body mass index (BMI) is not a perfect metric, it is easily calculated and widely available; therefore, BMI re mains a reasonable gauge to assess weight categories that may lead to health problems. A BMI of 18.524.9 is associated with the highest levels of cardiovascular health. Manage cholesterol levels Non-HDL (“bad”) cholesterol, rather than total cholesterol, is a reasonable predictor of cardio vascular risk. Non-HDL choles terol can be measured without fasting, which means it can be assessed at any time of day and reliably calculated. Manage blood glucose When there is not enough insu lin or the body does not use insu lin efficiently, blood glucose levels accumulate in the bloodstream.
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Medical practice opens in Bellingham to focus on diabetes, weight management and osteoporosis s Yvonne Braun, l., was the first person to use the new cardiovascular imaging center facility for her lower leg exam.
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8283 Shintaffer Road MLS #1955189 $1,895,000 Stunning water views from this Birch Bay Estate with a very private setting far from the main road. The grand home has every thing for entertaining; beautiful pool with great sun exposure and views of the bay, a full-size sports court w/adjustable bas ketball hoop, large covered patio, outdoor kitchen & changing room w/3/4 bath. Cus tom-built home with grand entry, Nano wall, ocean view, gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry, 2 prep areas, Wolf range w/2 ovens.
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3335 Sweet Road MLS #1973683 $1,900,000 Welcome home to 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 9299 Moler Lane MLS #1978182 $799,990 Fantastic opportunity. Over 2700sf on one level positioned on a very private 10 acres, fully fenced and ready for your horses or other animals. The home was custom de signed and is simply a fantastic floorplan with countless room options. Primary bed room with walk in shower, separate office/ nursery/private den attached with private deck access. Open kitchen with several op tions for a dining room. No carpet makes for both a beautiful and functional home.
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12 The Northern Light • September 1 - 7, 2022 Real Estate 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 - Commercial Rentals - 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 OPEN HOUSE - BIRCH BAY FEATURED LISTINGS - BLAINE 7595 Birch Bay Drive #2 MLS #1953325 $569,000 Low bank Waterfront living greets you at the Palm Beach Condominiums. One of only ten homes in the development. Estate Sale, they don’t come up often. Buoy your boat out front during crabbing season, enjoy your beach, enjoy your patio, enjoy your home. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open floor plan, hardwood floors, maple cabinets, natural gas. Walking distance to all Birch Bay Ame nities including: State Park, New Birch Bay Berm and pedestrian pathway, Waterslides. Brian Southwick 360.815.6638 8237 Cowichan Road MLS #1926524 $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 com munity awaits. Spacious rooms throughout. Lisa Kent 360.594.8034 5375 Nootka Loop MLS #1983680 $1,500,000 Rare opportunity to realize your dream of a beautiful waterfront home in a fun commu nity. It shows as new! One of Birch Bay Vil lage’s prime saltwater locations w/breath taking panoramic view of the Bay & Mt. Baker. 24/7 manned security offers in peace of mind when home or away. Short walk to amenities including golf, marina, pickle ball, clubhouse & more. Minutes to U.S./Canada border & under 2 hrs. to Seattle. Bellingham International airport is just 30 minutes. Mike Kent 360.815.3898
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| 4.75 BATHS 3,380 SQFT Stunning Waterfront Home 920 RUBY STREET, BLAINE, WA 98230 180 UNOBSTRUCTEDDEGREEBAYVIEWLive By The Bay! LOT 14, DRAYTON REACH, BLAINE, WA 98230 DRAYTON REACH WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT BLAINE LAST WATERFRONT LOT LEFT. GRANDFATHERED 30FT SETBACK. Minutes from the Canadian bor der, 40 minutes from Vancouver, or 2 hours from Seattle. Located within Blaine city limits; close to schools & shopping. This fully-serviced large building lot is perfect for your cus tom home from 1600 to 4000 SqFt or more. Footsteps from the neighbor hood’s new waterfront park, beach access, and miles of trails. Complete approx. 6/30/2021. Reserve with low deposit - 100% refundable. OFFERED AT $450,000 Tony Centeno Real Estate Broker 206-300-8166 • tonycenteno@comcast.net BIRCH BAY LOT 7888 Carson Rd. • $310,000 Very private, shy ½ acre, partially forested beautiful lot in Birch Bay with 2 bedroom, 2014 park model. Jeff Leghorn, Real Estate Attorney & Real Estate Agent Assistance with Buying, Developing, Leasing and Selling Real Estate Reasonable Flat Fees Call Jeff: 360.366.4925 • jeff@law-office.net LAW OFFICE OF A. JEFF LEGHORN, PLLC • WA REALTY LAW, LLC Call Hugh 360.371.5800 Email hugh@callhugh.com or text Hugh 360-739-5234 THE LOCAL EXPERT For All Residential & Commercial Properties! www.CallHugh.com HUGHManagingBRAWFORD,Broker Over 28 years experience helping you buy or sell your home HASSLE FREE! LOT ON LENA ROAD Buildable flat lot with possible Saltwater and Sunset views. All services available. Water only available to member of Lummi Nation. Any one can purchase and use 24 X 14 Cedar storage building. All offers considered. Price reduced to $60,000! FURNISHED ROOMS historic home, incl. amenities, NS, pet friendly starts at $600/ mo. + deposit, references required. 360-332-3449. Want to find a new home? You’ve come to the right place! USFOLLOWON We get the word out! facebook.com/thenorthernlight
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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 up dated with new floors, new solarium, & new kitchen. One-level living on the main with the basement having an extra kitchenette, bedroom & bath. This is a Master gardener’s delight with low maintenance, fully land scaped yard and very little to mow. Large deck spanning the width of home. Christy Imperio 360.201.4100
8224 Skeena Way MLS #1953306 $350,000 Affordable home inside the private gated community of Birch Bay Village. Saltwater Marina, 24/7 security, private waterfront parks with playgrounds and picnic shelters on beautiful sandy beaches, clubhouse with Pool and sports courts, many miles of paved low speed limit roads great for long walks. Home is in good condition. Extra finished room just needs a closet to be a bedroom. Circular driveway makes parking better.
Stunning view property located in the Cot tonwood Beach neighborhood of Birch Bay. Enjoy the south facing bay and island views from anywhere in the home. This charming and well-maintained A-Frame is known as the “Little A by the Bay”. Perfect as a week ender, full time residence, or supplement as a short-term rental. A short walk to the beach, clamming, crabbing and strolling the new Birch Bay Berm. Don’t miss this chance to own a water view Birch Bay property.
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5560 Haida Way MLS #1959549 $895,000 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.
5410 Snow Goose Lane #505 MLS #1980377 $425,000 Delightful and spotless single-level end unit. Perfectly located just steps from the Arnold Palmer designed Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club. Easy main floor living -- condo is private with great southern sun exposure 9’ ceilings, 2 large bedrooms, 2 beautiful baths, den and a gas fireplace in the great room. Well-appointed kitchen surrounds you with quality features like detailed maple cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless appliances. Covered patio. Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
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5117 SEAVIEW DRIVE, BIRCH BAY MLS #1986268 • Priced to sale $749,000 2 BD • 2 BA • 1,549 SF • Open Concept Living Relax on one of two decks and enjoy the view of bay and San Juan Islands. Just steps from private neighborhood shared beach. Enjoy strolling on the tide flats, crabbing, clam digging or just looking for beach features great living spaces. the main floor is an inviting living room with propane stove, a bedroom and a den that has many other uses. open kitchen captures the ocean The great room has many purposes which leads onto a large view deck. The upstairs is the primary bedroom boasts floor to ceiling windows, walk-in closet plus french to
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6929 Ocean Mist Drive MLS #1970601 $850,000 Better than new 5-bedroom Craftsman stunner features stellar upgrades...no detail has been overlooked! Soaring ceilings set the tone & you’ll love the 9’ ceilings & ex pansive feel on the main level. Dazzling new eat-in kitchen with massive 10’+ quartz island, on-trend white shaker soft close cabinets & Thermador appliance package. Walk-in pantry + butler’s pantry. Live large with this adaptable floor plan: main floor bedroom and 3/4 bathroom + separate den.
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Carrie Lee Sykes (Ilskedei and SgaanJaat) March 30, 1961 – August 24, 2022 Carrie Lee Sykes (Ilskedei and SgaanJaat, meaning baby doll and killerwhale woman), was born in Seattle on March 30, 1961 to Jo sephine Nancy Scott and Robert Décor Sykes. She was Yak’Laanas (double-fin KillerWhale) clan, from the Brown Bear House. She was of the Raven moiety of the Haida nation. She passed away August 24, 2022 in Birch Bay. She lived her very early years in Seattle, in the Capitol Hill area. She then lived in Ketchikan, Alaska during her school years. She graduated early from Ketchikan High School in May 1978 by completing college courses while attending high school. She worked at the Ketchikan Indian Corporation from 1976 to 1980 in administrative positions and also drawing tradi tional Native designs. She attended the North Seattle community college; receiving a Certificate of Achievement on the college 1985 talent roster. While attending college, she also worked as market ing coordinator/secretary for Sparling and Associates and devel oped the company’s marketing information system. She returned to Alaska in 1986 – moving to Juneau where she began her career in environmental management. She worked as project review coordinator for the State of Alaska ensuring State projects were consistent with the Alaska Coastal Management pro gram. She spent summers fishing the waters near Juneau and was highly skilled in food preparation.
Blaine City Council extends Drayton Reach shoreline permit Blaine City Council unan imously approved extending Drayton Reach Division II shore line permit until May 2023. Drayton Reach is a 39-unit res idential plat, along the Drayton Harbor shoreline at the southern end of Dodd Street, in the Mont fort Park neighborhood. The plat’s five-year shoreline substantial development per mit expired July 2022 after city council approved it in 2017. City council issued a one-year exten sion for the shoreline permit that will expire May 15, 2023. Council gave final plat approv al in June 2021. The final plat approval was conditional to the developer Jim Wong complet ing subdivision improvements required in a performance bond. Improvements include shore line park improvements and landscaping, landscaping within public access to the shoreline, shoreline restoration landscaping and two shoreline access points,
Carrie was a member of Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 70, a Sealaska Corporation shareholder, a Haida Corporation sharehold er, a Tribal Citizen of Tlingit & Haida Tribe, the Organized Village of Kasaan, and the Ketchikan Indian Corporation. She was an excellent seamstress who sewed her own clothes in high school. She was talented in so many art forms; she made in credible button blankets, wove beautiful cedar hats and Ravenstail pieces, worked with sea otter fur and sealskin, and created beauti ful beaded designs. She was passionate about her Haida culture and making sure she shared her knowledge with her daughter and granddaughters, her family and any others who looked to her for guidance. She loved her family fiercely – both her immediate family and her extended family. Above all else, she loved her grand-daughters so very much. She was kind, soft-spoken, smart, talented, sassy and funny. Her smile would light up the room; Carrie was a beautiful light on the earth for all who knew her. She spent her retirement years in Birch Bay enjoying her garden, her family, teaching and working on her artwork. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Vesta Johnson; mother Josephine Scott; uncles Lloyd and Wilbert Scott; and brother Arnold Barrans. She is survived by her daughter Jenni fer George-Love; grand-daughters, Riccya George Love, Symaria George-Love, Talayla George-Love, and Kalisya George-Love; sis ters Charlene Sykes, Vicki Soboleff, Nancy Scotchman, Toni We ber, Kathleen Rado, Candace Williams and Kay Parker; many niec es and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins.
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Carrie later began working at the Tlingit & Haida Tribe. She worked for the tribe in the economic development area working with Southeast Alaska tribal entities to promote economic devel opment – she was excellent in bringing people together to achieve shared goals. She left the tribe in 2003 to return to college. She attended Craf ton Hills College and graduated with Honors in 2007 with three Associates of Arts degrees in business administration, marketing, and speech, and also an Associates of Science degree in comput er information services. She returned to Juneau, Alaska to work for Tlingit & Haida Tribe in environmental protection and sub sistence. During that time she worked to coordinate the Federal Subsistence Management Program Acknowledgment Ceremony, the Southeast Alaska Native Economic Summit, and development of the Subsistence Work Group in Alaska. Prior to her retirement, she worked as the economic develop ment director for the Organized Village of Kasaan where she im plemented the Sustainable Southeast Partnership agreement to build Kasaan’s economic development including the areas of ener gy, food and natural resources.
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CAP Clothing Bank: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon and Wednes days, 5-7 p.m. 508 G Street. The Community Assistance Program cloth ing 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.
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Winter Coat Drive: September 1–30. Good quality used or new winter hats, and are being accepted at the Blaine Library, Blaine Senior Center, Pacific Building Center, Cost Cutter, The Market, Birch Bay Village Rec Center, Semiahmoo Marina Cafe, Wind ermere-Birch Bay Square, and many local churches. Visit blainecap.org for additional collection sites. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, September 1, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Transportation.. Info: thevaultwine.com. Music at The Vault: Friday, September 2, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featur ing: Louis Ledford. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Shellfish Harvesting 101: Thursday, September 8, 10 a.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Learn how to dig for clams, shellfish regula tions, different clam species. Come prepared with a shellfish license and small bucket of container if you wish to harvest clams. Info: fobbsp.org.
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. Toastmasters In-person Meetings: Tuesdays 6:30–7:45 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 educa tional way. Info: 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.
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Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, September 8, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General Knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com. Music at The Vault: Friday, September 9, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featur ing: Adrian Clarke. Info: thevaultwine.com.
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Whatcom Water Week: Saturday, September 10–Sunday, September 18. Week-long and daily events. For a complete list, visit whatcomwaterweeks.org. 10th Annual Run With the Chums: Saturday, September 10, 9:30 a.m., BP Highlands. Participants can run or walk on a scenic loop through the highlands above Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve and learn more about watershed health while taking care of your health. The 5k route explores forested trails, opening up to coastal views, and finishing through agri cultural land, celebrating the wide variety of resources we have here in Whatcom County. A kids-only salmon-themed obstacle course will start fifteen minutes before each start time. Info and registration: whatcomcd. org/run-with-the-chums. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, September 15, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. This week’s theme: The Vault to celebrate our fifth anniversary. Info: thevault wine.com.
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Home Farm Summer Market: Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Home Farm U-Pick & Events, 8020 Kickerville Road. Over 60 vendors, tractor train, face painting, inflatable fun area, food vendors, live music, berry picking and more. Info: homefarm.farm.
CORE Gardening: Kombucha and Fermented Vegetables: Saturday, September 17, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. learn about the benefits of this fun, refreshing drink. Step by step instructions on how to brew your own Kombucha! Samples of different flavorings will be available. Info: wcls.org. Music at The Vault: Friday, September 16, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featur ing: Mary Ellen Lykins and Craig Adams. Info: thevaultwine.com. Bellingham SeaFeast: Saturday, September 17. Celebrate our rich maritime culture and heritage, thriving working waterfront, enjoyment and conservation of our water resources, commercial fishing and seafood industries, and the culinary bounty of our corner of the Pacific North west. Info: bellinghamseafeast.org.
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 at silverreefcasino.com.
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. 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: Jerrylyn at 360/305-2246. 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. repOrts A French One point east northeast Get free of Aug. 19, 1:39 a.m.: Traffic stop violation on Semiahmoo Parkway. Aug. 19, 8:22 p.m.: Found cell phone on Marine Drive. Aug. 20, 7:12 p.m.: Fourth-de gree assault on Cedar Street. Aug. 21, 6:01 a.m.: Order viola tion on F Street. Aug. 21, 12:28 p.m.: Found property on H Street. Aug. 21, 9:13 p.m.: Alarm – false reporting – on D Street. Aug. 22, 1:24 p.m.: Fraud on H Street. Aug. 22, 1:42 p.m.: Paper ser vice on Harrison Avenue. Aug. 22, 10:45 p.m.: Welfare check on G Street. Aug. 23, 8:39 a.m.: Commercial alarm on Fir Avenue. Aug. 23, 3:46 p.m.: Verbal do mestic dispute on D Street. Aug. 23, 5:40 p.m.: Behavioral health on H Street. Aug. 23, 8:46 p.m.: Suicide threat on 8th Street. Aug. 24, 1:06 p.m.: Found prop erty on 3rd Street. pOLiCe repOrts Aug. 19, 3:27 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Valley View Road, Custer. Aug. 19, 9:18 a.m.: Theft on Jackson Road. Aug. 19, 10:33 a.m.: Behavioral health issue on Tracy Place. Aug. 19, 3:46 p.m.: Vehicle abandoned on Cotterill Boulevard and Birch Bay Drive. Aug. 19, 4:11 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Seashell Way. Aug. 19, 7:50 p.m.: Domestic physical on Koehn Road. Aug. 19, 9:37 p.m.: Traffic hazard on H Street and Sunrise roads. Aug. 20, 2:39 a.m.: Death inves tigation on Birch Bay Drive. Aug. 20, 11:13 a.m.: Child abuse on Harborview Road and Birch Bay Drive. Aug. 20, 6:28 p.m.: Parking problem on E Shoreview. Aug. 20, 9:07 p.m.: Domestic or der violence on Anderson Road. Aug. 21, 6:11 a.m.: Theft on Semiahmoo Lane. Aug. 21, 6:59 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Ramona Lane, Custer. Aug. 21, 7:09 a.m.: Theft on Semiahmoo Lane. Aug. 21, 7:57 a.m.: Motor vehi cle accident blocking on Ander son and Blaine roads. Aug. 21, 8:54 a.m.: Burglary on Beachcomber Drive. Aug. 21, 9:10 a.m.: Trouble with subject on Harborview Road. Aug. 21, 10:55 a.m.: Vehicle prowl on Rock Crab Drive. Aug. 21, 4:03 p.m.: Domestic physical on Bay Road. Aug. 21, 5 p.m.: Drugs on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Aug. 21, 11:02 p.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. Aug. 22, 11:03 a.m.: Domes tic order violence on Anderson Road. Aug. 22, 1:31 p.m.: Harassment Report by Blaine Police Department. on Alder Street. Aug. 22, 4:03 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Cowichan Road. Aug. 22, 5:44 p.m.: Theft on Harborview Road. Suspect arrest ed. Aug. 22, 9:51 p.m.: Fireworks on Birch Bay Drive and Harbor view Road. Aug. 23, 12:46 a.m.: Suspicious person on Arnie Road, Custer. Aug. 23, 9:15 a.m.: Neighbor hood dispute on Alderson Road. Aug. 23, 7:43 p.m.: Harassment on Harborview Road.
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The resolution thanked Holmes for acquiring an event trailer and activity bus to better meet the community’s needs. She oversaw community events such as Picnic in the Play ground, Pirate Days, children’s carnivals, the Holiday Lights Obstacle Dash and the parks and rec district participating in the world’s largest swim lesson. She led the parks and rec dis trict through the pandemic and created long-lasting partner ships with the community, the resolution states.
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Blaine-Birch Bay Park District 2 (BBB board commission unanimously approved a resolution of appreciation for Heidi Holmes’ 11 years as the district’s program manager. “Mrs. Holmes has been a community-facing leader that went above and beyond when it came to customer service and knowledge,” the resolution reads, in part. “Mrs. Holmes faithfully and with honor, in tegrity and great distinction served as the program manager for 11 years.”
Heidi Holmes honored for over a decade of parks and rec service
“Mrs. Holmes trained and su pervised with compassion and patience while encouraging and helping her staff to grow both personally and occupational ly,” the resolution reads. “Mrs. Holmes had an optimistic out look and strived for excellence in her position and for growth in community participation.” Holmes left the district this spring. The board of commis sioners approved the resolution during their August 9 meeting.
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“Whatdepartment.wasproposed and then approved is what’s going to be done,” she said. All of the plats have sold except for one waterfront lot, and some of the lots are for resale, Dalgliesh said. Council voted 6-0 during its August 22 meeting. Councilmem ber Rhyan Lopez abstained from the vote because of a conflict of interest.
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according to city documents. Skyline Properties Inc. real es tate broker Grant Dalgliesh said the shoreline work will be fin ished in the next two months and landscaping will be finished by mid-November.“Thedeveloper has an interest in getting the bond removed be cause it’s like an ankle monitor,” he said. “It’s something holding usDalglieshback.” said the extension was needed for a variety of rea sons including pandemic-related issues and ongoing supply chain and labor challenges. If the developer didn’t fin ish the improvements, the city would submit a claim to the bond company and finish the project with the bond money, said Stacie Pratschner, director of the city’s community development ser vices
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