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s Krista Deming’s second grade class did their reading outside on May 26. In Blaine, the temperature reached into the low-80s over Memorial Day weekend.
Sheriff’s SWAT team in Blaine for pot bust By Oliver Lazenby Washington state residents may have voted to legalize marijuana, but in Blaine their tax dollars are still going toward stemming the plant’s black market. Officers from three agencies – Blaine police department, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, and Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) enforcement officers – brought an armored car to serve a search warrant on the 500 block of G Street in Blaine at about
2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24. Residents at the house were cooperative while a search revealed four more plants growing than residents were legally allowed to have, three times more than the legal limit of usable marijuana, and evidence that residents may have planned to sell marijuana. None of the eight residents at the house were arrested and the investigation is ongoing, said captain Tom Dixon with the LCB’s enforcement division. At least one resident was a medical mar-
Revenue task force closer to issuing recommendation After taking an in-depth look at Blaine’s budget, the city’s short-term revenue task force voted to approve a draft recommendation for the Blaine City Council on ways to generate revenue in the 2018 budget. During their final meeting on May 30, the group of about a dozen community stakeholders approved the draft as part of the ongoing Strategic Economic Initiative. City staff will present a more detailed version of the recommendation to Blaine City Council on Monday, June 26. The task force combines expertise from the Blaine Economic Development Advisory Committee (BEDAC) as well as other
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stakeholders from the community, including representatives from the city, Semiahmoo Resort Association, Blaine school district and Blaine Police Department, among others. The group had a total of five meetings before approving the draft. Ultimately, members advised that the council maintain existing general fund revenue, avoid adding a business and occupation tax or increasing utility taxes and pursue an “aggressive economic development program,” which could include hiring a consultant/business recruiter, among other things. Unless the city takes action, budget
estimates project the city’s expenditures will exceed revenues by 2020, according to the task force. In recent years, the city has made drastic cuts to maintain a balanced budget and is now funding daily operations with reserves. “Blaine is on the precipice of something great. You can see that driving through town,” said Eric Davidson, a longtime Blaine resident and member of the task force. “Bringing businesses and people to Blaine will help fund city services that we want and need. But, we need revenue now to meet the service expectations of business and residents alike.”
ijuana patient and could grow up to six plants, but officers found 10 plants in a grow room. “They were over their prescribed amount by four plants, which may not sound like a lot, but in addition to that they were significantly over the amount of usable marijuana allowed,” Dixon said. They would have been allowed to have six ounces of usable marijuana, Dixon said. That amount is worth roughly $1,360 in a (See Drugs, page 3)
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“There’s no way you can be a high school music teacher and have a boring day,” exclaimed Andy Harmening as he reflected on his 31-year career teaching music, 29 of them for the Blaine school district. Harmening, 65, retires this month. Born near St. Louis and raised on a 120acre eastern Washington ranch 11 miles outside Chewelah, north of Spokane, Harmening tried his hand at different jobs before settling on a music career. He worked for 10 years after high school as a professional rock musician, a logger, a weaver for Pendleton Woolen Mills in Portland and a forklift driver at an eastern Washington sawmill. “Driving that forklift on the green chain,” he said, shaking his head, “one day I looked at one of the older guys and realized I didn’t want to be that old guy working on that green chain when I was 60 years old.” His best career option, performing and teaching music, stood before him. Music seems to come naturally to the soft-spoken and kindly gentleman, something that was evident early on. “I remember standing by my mom when she took piano lessons,” Harmening said, “just barely able to peek over the keys.” Still, he was able to pick out melodies she’d just been taught simply by watching the lesson. Six years later he completely dismantled that same piano to see what made it tick. “My mom came home before I finished putting it back together and was not happy, and let me know, but when I put it back together it worked perfectly. I also found a bunch of coins and other old stuff inside. Pretty neat,” he said. Harmening also built his own electronic keyboard for his rock and roll band. “It was a Heathkit, something like 1,700 little pieces, but in a month or so of working every spare moment I had a keyboard.” He said
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s Blaine schools choral director Andy Harmening conducts the Blaine High School Chamber Choir in preparation for their final concert of the year on June 13. Harmening is retiring this month after 31 years teaching music.
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that his tenacity, “must be my German coming out.” He earned a bachelor of arts in music education and a bachelor of music in piano performance from Eastern Washington University in 1984, followed by a master of music in piano pedagogy and performance at what is now the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho in 1986. During his graduate years he taught piano and academic classes, accompanied the Vandaleers Concert Choir and the university’s opera workshop productions as well as being in demand as an accompanist for vocal and instrumental soloists. His recital for his master’s
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degree was a 75-minute program of Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Scriabin and Debussy, all done from memory. Harmening then began his career in the Republic school district teaching band, choir and the gifted-talented program. He came to Blaine in 1988. Harmening’s choral groups have won many awards over the years, appearing at festivals and gatherings from Whistler to Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Seven years ago he took his group to New York City, where in addition to a festival in nearby New Jersey his group sang in two huge churches, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and St. Bartholomew’s (known locally as “St. Bart’s”) in midtown. “Singing at St. Bart’s was wonderful,” he said. “It’s a huge vault
Coming Up Blaine choirs under the direction of Andy Harmening will perform four times in June. Here’s the schedule: Blaine High School Chamber Choir: Evening of the Arts at the Blaine High School Performing Arts Center; 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1. All School Choral Concert at the Blaine High School Performing Arts Center; 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. Blaine High School graduation ceremonies, Blaine gymnasium; 6 p.m. on Friday, June 16. Blaine Middle School Choir: Spring Concert; 7 p.m. on Monday, June 12.
of a building that generated this amazing sound.” St. John’s Cathedral, similarly, is reputed to be the fourth largest church building in the world. A church musician himself, for 29 years Harmening has been music director at St. Anne’s parish in Blaine, and will continue. One thing that made singing at St. Bart’s special for Harmening was conducting his group in a space once the province of the famed Leopold Stokowski, whom the congregation brought to New York as their choir director in 1905. He and his wife Betsy, a nurse at Good Samaritan Society – Stafholt for 29 years, met in 1980 in a psychology class on his first day on campus at Eastern. All four of their children, Aaron, Heidi, Kimberly and Andrea, attended Blaine schools. Their daughter Kimberly played on Blaine’s girls basketball team that took fourth place in the 2004 state tournament. Daughter Heidi, also a teacher, has along with her husband Jason provided the Harmenings with their first two grandchildren, Ellie, 3, and Casey, 3 months. Plans for retirement include working with Kimberly on real estate ventures in Seattle and skiing in Europe next February. “I’m still living the dream,” Harmening said, “coming to school every day to make music and share music with the thousands of wonderful students I’ve had over the years. I really love this job, but life’s a balance of holding on and letting go, and it’s time to go.” Harmening’s final concerts will be held this month. His final appearance as a choral conductor for Blaine High School will be at graduation, at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 16 in the gym. This year, Harmening joined a total of seven employees who announced their retirement from the Blaine school district, including Kathy Swindler, Nancy DePauw, Carey Bacon, Muriel Ridnour, John Selinger and Maria Slack.
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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Stefanie Donahue stefanie@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Oliver Lazenby oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@thenorthernlight.com Office Manager info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com Contributors In This Issue Jack Kintner The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXII, No 49 Circulation: 10,500 copies
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Letters The Editor: I attended the Whatcom County Council meeting on May 16 and was disappointed to see six councilmembers decide to create potential restrictions on business and development out at Cherry Point. Several employees from BP spoke passionately about the fear they have of lost jobs and the possibility of their company focusing on other areas of the country that are more receptive to the growth of the ever changing refinery marketplace. BP is one of a handful of companies at Cherry Point that provide family wage jobs and contribute over $100 million annually to our local tax base. These companies are highly regulated and spend millions making sure they operate safely and create systems that adhere to strict environmental standards. Council’s decision to spend $50K on a study that questions BP’s business practices is another example of local government getting caught up trying to do a job much better suited for the EPA, Department of Natural Resources, and the Washington
State Department of Ecology. Have our councilmembers ever given any thought where our county would be without our Cherry Point jobs? For things to change we need to clean house and get some new faces on county council. This is not going to be an overnight matter, but in the next couple years we can bring some common sense back to local government by electing candidates who understand that our schools and local economies are dependent on the ability of Cherry Point industries to compete on a level playing field. Hopefully, we can put together a council that understands the need to support our Cherry Point refineries and leave the environmental concerns to the above mentioned agencies. Dennis Hill Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Blaine Library welcomes new youth services assistant B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e When Blaine Library’s new youth services assistant, Whitney Motley, reminisces about her childhood, she remembers the countless hours spent perusing shelves full of books at the public library. For her, it was the highlight of her adolescence. Staff with the Blaine Library recently welcomed Motley to the team. She replaced Cindy Lettel, who spent seven years pioneering a slew of activities for kids and at one point even got a U.S. Border Patrol helicopter to stop by for a public viewing. She was a cherished member of the team, said Blaine branch manager Debby Farmer, and Motley is the perfect
fit to fill her place. “She is just great in her own Whitney way,” Farmer said. Librarianship runs in the family, Motley said. Her mother, aunt and an in-law were all librarians at some point in their careers. Motley received formal training at the University of Kentucky, where she earned a master of library science and in December 2015, she was hired as a library page at the Whatcom County Library Service (WCLS) library in Lynden. In the coming months, Motley said she plans to get involved in the community and encourage readers of all ages and abilities to stop by the library. She hopes to maintain a
diverse collection of materials so everyone can find a book they relate to, she said. She’s also looking forward to the summer, which is chock-full of activities for kids at the library. Just recently, WCLS released its summer guide of events and activities. This year, the summer reading program spans June 1 through August 31 and encourages readers of all age brackets to complete a bingo card that’s filled with incentives and activities. To learn more, visit wcls.org. The Blaine Library is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
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WTA route changes at the forefront of May 31 public hearing B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e A new bus route and other minor service tweaks were the focus of a public hearing hosted by the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) on May 31. In March, the organization rolled out a slew of new bus schedules and routes and has since released a proposal to increase service to Nooksack, Everson, Lynden, Birch Bay Square and Ferndale under the name route 65. Leading up to the hearing, WTA also released a series of minor changes suggested for a number of routes
throughout the county. Route 65 would operate Monday through Friday and was proposed in conjunction with a two-year pilot project that’s sponsored by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Currently, access to communities in north Whatcom County requires a transfer in Bellingham. Aside from the service addition, WTA is also proposing changes to route 11 to Western Washington University, route 190 to downtown Bellingham, route 15 to Cordata, route 24 to Cordata and route 48 to
Cordata/Whatcom Community College. Close to home, representatives with WTA also want to adjust the current route 75 Birch Bay/Blaine schedule to ensure it matches the published version. In addition to the proposed route 65 addition, WTA is also considering a new route to connect the Lincoln Creek Park and Ride to Bellingham’s York neighborhood and Western Washington University. The WTA held an earlier public meeting on the suggested changes on May 25 at the Lynden Library. The hearing on
May 31 took place at the Bellingham Public Library central branch, located at 210 Central Avenue. According to community relations and marketing manager Maureen McCarthy, changes would go into effect September 2017.
Birch Bay named best spot in Washington for retirees Data analysis experts at SmartAsset ranked Birch Bay as the top tax-friendly destination for retirees in the state. Sudden Valley, located in Bellingham, also ranked in the top 10. The study revealed how various tax policies in Washington impacted a retiree with a $50,000 income comprised of an average $15,000 in Social Security, $10,000 in a private pension, $15,000 in retirement savings and $10,000 in wages.
Researchers took into consideration estimated income, sale, fuel and property tax rates of each destination and developed a weighted series of categories to highlight the taxes that impact retirees the most. Once the results came in, Birch Bay ranked first on the list of top tax-friendly places for retirees and was followed by East Port Orchard, Union Gap, Wollochet, Brier and Sudden Valley. To view SmartAsset’s full report, visit bit.ly/2r6VCEN.
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happen – pop a great throw to make the finals,” Bacon said. “Then she did it again.” Blaine’s top athlete of the weekend, sprinter Dalton Mouw reached the podium with a third place finish in the 400 meters after barely qualifying for finals in the event. Mouw’s qualifying time put him in lane eight for the final race, an undesirable lane to most sprinters. It’s on the outside of the track and the front position in the staggered start. Athletes must stay in their lane in the 400, and each lane runs the same distance, but Mouw had no one to chase down or compare himself to until after the fourth and final turn. When he finally rounded that corner, he was in good position and only Davis Mihelich of Sedro-Woolley and Bryan Sidor
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from Aberdeen were ahead of him at the finish. Mouw also medaled in the 200 meters with an eighth place finish – the top eight finishers at state earn a medal, so all three Blaine athletes came home with medals. The meet was a comparatively good performance for Blaine High School; last year its only state competitors placed 8th in the 4x400 meters. “I certainly hope that other kids in the school look at what happened at state and realize there are quite a few possibilities for athletes to make it to state and medal in track and field,” Bacon said. “Our league and district are incredibly talented and so competing against our own league and district teams prepares us well for post-season meets.”
Blaine athletes make all conference baseball team By Oliver Lazenby
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s BHS junior Dalton Mouw, second from r., runs the 100-meter dash on May 3. He placed third in the 2A State Championships last weekend in Tacoma.
Three Blaine baseball players were selected to All-Northwest Conference team by league coaches. Sophomore Chase Abshere was selected all conference first
team third-baseman, and junior Jalen Kortlever was named all conference first team short stop. Both Abshere and Kortlever are powerful hitters and talented infielders who made few errors in 2017. The coaches selected Blaine
junior Kai Nagle for the all conference second team as catcher. Nagle, who also pitches, learned the position last season. Borderites head coach Sean Linville called him one of the hardest working players on the team.
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computer science, in addition to biomedical science. Project Lead the Way’s curriculum for biomedical science includes four courses. The high school will start with the first year course and consider adding higher levels in the future, said Jim Nelson, Blaine High School’s career and technical education director. In Principles of Biomedical Science, students investigate a fictional death, put together information using a fictional medical history and an autopsy report, and explore treatment that could have prolonged the fictional character’s life. The school district board of directors approved the course at its April 24 board meeting.
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ing five books or above the student’s grade level, for example, merits a blue stripe for certain age brackets. Instructing martial arts comes naturally to Mudgett, who learned Taekwondo at age 15 in the mid-1980s. Soon after, he was helping instructors teach on a daily basis. Most recently, he taught and participated in instructor-focused courses at a USTA Martial Arts in Lynden. Mudgett appreciates the combination of individual and teambased work that martial arts training has to offer. “You set the bar with how good you want to be,” he said, adding, “Where else can you kick people and have them turn around and shake your hand and say thank you?” Mudgett has 18 class slots open in the evenings Monday through Thursday. Formal training takes place 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 4 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are broken up into four brackets, including Little Tiger, age 4 to 6; children age 7 to 12; adult age 13 and up; and family age 7 and up. To learn more about USTA Martial Arts, visit ustamartialarts.com.
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Blaine High School Recognition Night: May 17, 2017 2017 Awards/ Scholarship Recipients
Masonic Award – Jamie Goode, Cameron Ellis – other finalists Elijah Aosved, Tessa Kelly, Liam Lyons, Adriane Magana. Rotary Club – Brooke Giffen Hugh O’Brian – Katherine Morris, Jaelin Madden, Sidney Feenstra, Shubhkorman Walia, Holley Siebol, Mikayla Johnson. Washington State Honors – Tayah Tryon, Cassidy Storms, Nathan Quesada, Logan Nelson, Kaylee McPhail, Gavin McPhail, Alan Louie, Lauren Kordas, Monika Kelley, Cameron Johnson, Tucker Jensen, Riley Fritsch. Comcast Scholarship – Kyrsten Morrow. Abrams Family Scholarship – Jedely Velasquez-Chanchavac. Chelsey Rae Ebert Memorial Scholarship – Lauren Kordas, Lauren Kordas. The Northern Light Scholarship – Monika Kelly. Semiahmoo Womens Club Scholarship – Kaylee McPhail, Monika Kelly, Lauren Kordas, Logan Nelson, Brooke Giffen. Jason Karwhite Firefighters Scholarship – Logan Nelson, Jedely Velasquez-Chanchavac, Brooke Giffen. PEO Scholarship – Madison Wheeler, Kiera Piccini, Brooke Giffen. Blaine Education Association Scholarship – Kyrsten Morrow, Kiera Piccini, Chloe Doud, Brooke Giffen, Tayah Tryon, Riley Fritsch, Gavil McPhail. WCC Foundation/Ken Kellar Foundation Scholarship – Brooke Giffen, Grace Livingston. M.K. Bailey Science & Technology Scholarship – Jedely Velasquez-Chanchavac. Steven Bunch – , Kaylee McPhail. Thomas & Martina Horn Foundation Scholarship – , Kaylee McPhail, Michael Baldwin, Nathan Quesada, Jalen Kortlever, Monika Kelly, Gavin McPhail, Logan Nelson, Lauren Kordas. Blaine Scholarship Foundation – Kiera Piccini, Brandi Myers, Irena Ageyev, Kyrsten Morrow, Lauren Kordas, Tayah Tryon, Brooke Giffen, Nathan Quesada, Jordan Bridges-Thomas, Kloe Bailey, Jalen Kortlever, Kaylee McPhail, Jedely Velasquez-Chanchavac, Michael Baldwin, Gavin McPhail, Logan Nelson, Sienna Boucher, Monika Kelly. Blaine Fine Arts Association – Monika Kelly, Lauren Kordas, Logan Nelson. Blaine Soccer Club Scholarship – Brroke Giffen and Gavin McPhail. Blaine Booster Club Scholarship – Brooke Giffen, Gavin McPhail. Deming Logging Show Auxiliary Scholarship – Monika Kelly Brad Ambrose Memorial Scholarship – Kaylee McPhail, Gavin McPhail. Cory & Leah Crews Scholarship – Desirae Minjarez, Gunnar Arnason, Jalen Kortlever. TransOcean Scholarship – Brooke Giffen. Kiwanis Club of Bellingham –
Monica Kelly. Norma R. Smith – Eskadar Cochran, Gunnar Arnason. John Fasset Memorial Scholarship – Kyrsten Morrow. WA State Opportunity Council/Rubens Family Foundation – Brooke Giffen. Eagles Scholarship – Tayah Tryon, Gunnar Arnason. Marine Corp Award – Athlete: Riley Fritsch, Jessica Philips Scholar: Tayah Tryon Semper Fidelis Musical Excellence: Logan Nelson. Army Scholar/Athlete Award – Anthony Ball, Lauren Kordas. Salutatorian – Gavin McPhail Valedictorian – Monika Kelly, Lauren Kordas, Kaylee McPhail, Logan Nelson.
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Teacher: M. Ridnour – Savannah Camba (Learning Skills 9th); Sami Avena (Learning Skills 10th). Teacher: M. Grambo – Brittaney Carrington (World Problems); Kaylee Mcphail (World Problems); Keeley Barthlow (World Problems); Brooke Giffen (World Problems); Ethan Wilkett (Weight Lifting); Logan Nelson (Weight Lifting); Katherine Morris (World History); Shubh Walia (World History); Haden Anthony (Weight Lifting); Kevin Nolasco (Weight Lifting); Lauren Kordas (World Problems); Monika Kelly (World Problems); Victoria Capell (World Problems). Teacher: E. Weeks – Lauren Kordas (AP Biology); Jillian Templeton (Biology); Elijah Yost (Biology); Colby Bosman (Biology); Mackenzie Monogue (Biology); Andrea St. Martin (Biology); Mason Vega (Biology); Kaylee Mcphail (AP Biology). Teacher: L. Laskey – Elijah Aosved (AP English Lang./ Comp.); Jamie Good (AP English Lang./Comp.); Patrick Monogue (AP English Lang./Comp.); Elaine Kim (AP English Lang./ Comp.); Adriane Magana (AP English Lang./Comp.); Jaelin Madden-Ford (Avid 10); Rebecca Andrews (Avid 10); Jacob Chavira (Avid 10); Shubh Walia (Avid 10); Vadim Kovalenko (Collection Of Ev. – Reading); Kourtney Van Rijswijck (Creative Writing); Logan Smith (Creative Writing). Teacher: C. Wood – Keeley Barthlow (Math In Society); Kaylee Mcphail (Math In Society); Ashlyn Wade (Math In Society); Tayah Tryon (Math In Society); Adriane Magana (Algebra II); Brandon Dodd (Intensified Algebra); Tayler Lee (Intensified Algebra); Cayla Bullard (Intensified Algebra); Christopher Ruback (Intensified Algebra); Madyson Pai (Intensified Algebra); Tru Hoganson (Peer Tutor – Int. Alg.). Teacher: N. Roetcisoender – Quila Welch (AP Chemistry); Patrick Monogue (AP Chemistry); Katherine Morris (Chemistry); Shubh Walia (Chemistry); Mary Tran (Chemistry); Jevan Wilskey (Chemistry); Alexis Den Hartog (Chemistry); Erica Bechtold (Chemistry); Annie Wright (Chemistry); Clara Cannon
(Chemistry); Monika Kelly (AP Chemistry). Teacher: J. Alexander – Olivia Bushman (Spanish I); Shubh Walia (Spanish I); Ashley Dickerson (Spanish II); Katherine Morris (Spanish II); Will Vanrooyen (Spanish II). Teacher: R. Kowalke – Elijah Aosved (U.S. History); Adriane Magana (U.S. History). Teacher: N. Coats – Sydney Thrall (English 9); Aiden Simpson (English 9); Janki Patel (English 10); Corwin Simpson (English 10). Teacher: C. St. Pierre – Ayriana Ward (English 9); Savannah Camba (English 9); Ben Koebel (Sci-Fi Lit; T.A.); Kyle Sentkowski (Sci-Fi Lit.); Ingrid Aosved (English 9); Marni Aosved (English 9); Mackenzie Monogue (English 9); Hannah Amrani (English 9); Megan Davidson (English 9); Dylan Burnett (English 9); Melodie Whitley (Sci-Fi Lit.); Kayla Bittner (Avid 9); Israel Sintayehu (Avid 9). Teacher: A. Burling – Jane Beighley-Baird (Lifeskills); Olivia Howe (Lifeskills); Logan Miller (Lifeskills); William Capell (Lifeskills); Zach Morrow (Lifeskills); Nathan Skinner (Lifeskills); Josh Wilson (Lifeskills); Emma Welter (Lifeskills); Jay Jackson (Lifeskills); Katie Ruback (Lifeskills); Kaitlyn Schoen (Lifeskills). Teacher: H. Dohner – Jazzmine Kilete (Transitions); Lauren Ballard (Transitions); William Hughes (Transitions); Kedric Meents (Transitions); Vanessa Myers (Transitions); Danielle Nolan (Transitions); Kalob Sprague (Transitions); Keeley Barthlow (Transitions). Teacher: N. Lexin – Ingrid Aosved (Biology); Marni Aosved (Biology); Aliza Coffey (Biology); Samantha Boczek (Biology); Sydney Thrall (Biology); Annika Soderberg (Biology); Taylor Leach (Biology); Trinity-Davies Jorgensen (Biology); Alexa Shaddox (Chemistry); Gabe Cochran (Chemistry); Jasmine Magana (Biology). Teacher: J. Nelson – Kyle Diamond (Video Production); Kiera Piccini (Car Care); Gunnar Arnason (Technical Design); Ingrid Aosved (Technical Design). Teacher: R. Lehnert – Esther Kovalenko (Junior English); Kevin Nolasco (Junior English); Josie Deming (Junior English); Maria Gobbato (Junior English). Teacher: N. Nix – Monika Kelly (AP Government); Logan Nelson (AP Government); Lauren Kordas (AP Government); Georgianna Andrews (AP Government); Ashlyn Wade (AP Literature). Teacher: J. Dodd – Allan Louie (Weight Training); Robbie Parker (Weight Training); Brian Davis (Weight Training); Georgianna Andrews (Weight Training); Trinity Davies-Jorgensen (Weight Training); Rachel Johnson (Weight Training). Teacher: G. Kaas – Porter Schmidt (Aquaculture); Cassidy Condos (Aquaculture); Sarah Conaway (Horticulture/
Turf Man.); Kiera Piccini (AP Environmental Science); Tayah Tryon (AP Environmental Science); Levi Stricker (Turf Management). Teacher: B. Smith – Elaine Kim (Art 1/Drawing); Quila Welch (Art 1/Drawing); Adriane Magana (Art 2/Ceramics); Daizy Dehnke (Advanced Art/Painting); Emma Welter (Advanced Art/Painting); Allie Shattuck (Advanced Art/Ceramics); Emily Ramey (AP Art/Drawing); Lauren Kordas (AP Art/Drawing). Teacher: D. Fakkema – Georgia Rea (U.S. History –Big Fish Award); Siera Criss (U.S. History –Most Improved); Ricardo Ochoa (U.S. History – Most Improved); Patrick Monogue (AP U.S. History; Tucker Jensen (Civics – Super Citizen); Kaylee McPhail (Psychology); Gavin McPhail (A.S.B./ Leadership). Teacher: C. Phillips – Jamie Good (Pre-Calculus); Jevan Wilskey (Pre-Calculus); Katherine Morris (Pre-Calculus); Elaine Kim (Pre-Calculus); Quila Welch (AP Calculus); Andrea St. Martin (Algebra II); Annie Wright (Algebra II); Madison Senger (Pre-Calculus); Alexandra Hao (Algebra II); Brooke Giffen (Pre-Calculus). Teacher: D. Sayegh – Maya Ball (Algebra I); Aira Ferrer (Algebra I); Madeleine Merryweather (Algebra I); Oscar Caridad (Algebra I); Sara Allen-Beatty (Algebra I); laine Kim (Physics); Isaac Avena (Physics); Gavin McPhail (Physics); Britton Hinners (9th Grade Science); Naomi Iverson (9th Grade Science); Chet Linderman (9th Grade Science); Travis Baker (9th Grade Science); John Littlefield (9th Grade Science); Jared Philips (Physics). Teacher: S. Akers – Madisen Froneberger (Theater Arts). Teacher: A. Balfour – Jamie Good (Spanish III); Andrea St. Martin (Spanish II); Brandon Tran (Spanish II); Gabe Cochran (Spanish II); Hannah Amrani (Spanish I); Cameron Ellis (Spanish I); Nate Jackson (Spanish I); Elijah Aosved (Spanish I); Taylyn Depauw (Spanish I); Dakota George (Spanish I); Kourtney Vanrijswijck (Spanish/Peer Tutor). Teacher: B. Adams – Olivia Bushman (Algebra I); Russell Jeffcoat (Geometry); Hannah Amrani (Algebra I); Clara Cannon (Geometry); Emma Nash (Algebra I). Teacher: B. Gray – Sawyere Hendricks (Wind Ensemble); Cameron Johnson (Wind
Ensemble); Monika Kelly (Wind Ensemble); Grace Livingston (Wind Ensemble); Logan Nelson (Wind Ensemble); Dylan Peat (Concert Band); Gloria Schumacher (Concert Band). Teacher: A. Messenger – Corwin Simpson (Geometry). Teacher: D. Rucker – Nick Wheaton (World History); Aubrianne Ortega (World History); Conner Bolick (World History); Sela Olinger (World History); Gabrielle Billesbach (World History); Kyle Diamond (American Literature); Caitlin Butters (American Literature); Anthony Persse (American Literature); Cameron Ellis (American Literature); Kaylee Mcphail (Economics); Erica Bechtold (World History). Teacher: S. Rouse – Naomi Iverson (Algebra I); Britton Hinners (Algebra I); Ingrid Aosved (Geometry); Taylyn Depauw (Algebra I); Jillian Templeton (Geometry); Mary Tran (Math Champs); Trenton Denhartog (Math Champs); Marni Aosved (Geometry). Teacher: L. Vincent – Josh King (Culinary); Emma Nash (Food and Nutrition); Renee Scheib (Food and Nutrition); Peyton Swope (Food and Nutrition); Emma Nash (Health); Kirsten Schoen (Health); Samantha Boczek (Health); Leo Good (Health); Kiki Norwich (Health); Jillian Templeton (Health); Cassandra Evenstad (Family and Consumer Science). Teacher: C. Foster – Marni Aosved (Team Sports); Michael Hayes (Team Sports); Caitlyn Kelley (Team Sports). Teacher: A. Harmening – Tayler Lee (Choral Program); Mackenzie Monogue (Choral Program); Corwin Simpson (Choral Program); Julia Kovtun (Choral Program); Raiven Mccormick (Choral Program); Tristan Cerenova (Choral Program); Madisen Froneberger (Choral Program). Teacher: J. Worthy – Annika Soderberg (Freshman Lit./ Comp.); Colby Bosman (Freshman Lit./Comp.); Josie Hicks (Freshman Lit./Comp.); Madeleine Merryweather (Freshman Lit./Comp.); Jevan Wilskey (De Nobis Fabula Narratur); Katherine Morris (De Nobis Fabula Narratur); Annie Wright (De Nobis Fabula Narratur); Will Vanrooyen (De Nobis Fabula Narratur); Gavin Mcphail (Senior Literature); Lauren Kordas (Senior Literature); Monika Kelly (College Prep. Research Writing).
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STORAGE/OFFICE CONDO Special office and storage unit combination in fantastic location. High ceilings and insulated. Office upstairs, secured windows and door. Comcast cable, gated & video security. MLS #1046401
6939 Holeman Ave. $500,000 One of a kind property on south end of Birch Bay. Spectacular bay views, 1-story cabin used as a duplex. Salt water boat launch, Marine Reserve Park close by.
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IN THE HEART OF BIRCH BAY! Model Golden Tides unit built in 2007 when County & HOA permitted separation from neighbor with new foundation, framing, crawl space, wall & ceiling insulation & roofing. Interior designed w/new flooring, electrical, heating & plumbing including fixtures, appliances.
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DIRECT BEACH ACCESS! Amazing opportunity to own waterfront with value beyond compare. 5,555sf, 3-BD, 3.5-BA home has lower level with 3 more rooms that have unlimited possibilities! Great for vacation home, full time or even investment - too much here to mention!
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7650 Birch Bay Dr. IMMACULATE HOME! 4809 N Golf Course Road, Blaine • $299,000 3-BR, 2-BA beautiful home. Bright & sunny open plan, tongue/groove vaulted cedar ceiling. Kitchen, gas fp in eating area. Open space view from kitchen and the deck off eating area. In Sea Links community just minutes to the beach. Recent improvements; new roof, attic insulation to R55, laminate floors & freshly painted. New appliances. Must see!
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6937 Holeman Ave.
Incomparable 127’ west-facing oceanfront with direct beach access. Over 4,400 s.f. artisan quality craftsmanship w/extensive custom tile & solid wood cabinetry. 4-car garage, 4-BD, 4-BA. Luxurious owner’s suite. Huge entertainment area; full-width deck w/panoramic Inland Pacific views. Terraced pathway to beach w/firepit. Directions: I-5 Exit 270, west on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., left on Harborview, left on Birch Bay Dr., through state park, right on Holeman Ave.
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State fire marshal issues summer safety tips “It doesn’t take much for a small fire to turn into a large blaze,” said state fire marshal Charles LeBlanc. With warm weather approaching and summer fun on the horizon, here are a few tips to stay safe, courtesy of the state fire marshal’s office: Campfire safety It’s important to follow campground rules for the use and extinguishment of campfires. Build campfires where they will not spread and maintain a 5-to-10foot circle around the fire that’s clear of all flammable materials; your tent should be at least 15 feet away. Keep campfires to a reasonable and manageable size, no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet, and do not let them get out of hand. Thoroughly drown the fire, stir it
and douse it again with water; do not leave a fire until it is out cold. Barbecue safety Always inspect your grill at the beginning of the season, checking all connections and supply hoses. Make sure the tubes that deliver gas to the burner are not blocked. Do not overfill the propane tank and always store tanks outside, in a well-ventilated area. Keep the barbecue 5 to 10 feet away from your house or other flammable material and never barbecue in enclosed areas, as carbon monoxide poisoning could result. Do not add fluid to hot coals as the flame can flash back up into the container and explode. Dispose of hot coals properly, douse them with plenty of water and stir them to ensure that the fire is out.
Never place them in plastic, paper or wooden containers. General fire safety Ensure children and pets are kept well away from fire. Teach your children to report any loose matches or lighters to an adult immediately and make sure everyone knows to stop, drop and roll in case a piece of clothing does catch fire. Call 911 if a burn warrants serious medical attention. Never leave your fire unattended and keep plenty of water nearby. Do not wear loose clothing while tending a fire and tie back long hair. For more information, visit wsp.wa.gov/fire/firemars.htm. Courtesy of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: May 18-25 May 18, 7:37 a.m.: Domestic physical
light Way.
nia Trail.
on Quinault Road.
May 21, 1 a.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay
May 23, 7:52 a.m.: Alarm audible on
May 18, 7:48 a.m.: Suspicious circum-
Square Street.
Drayton Harbor Road.
stances cold call on Sweet Road and
May 21, 11:23 a.m.: Burglary cold call
May 23, 10:44 a.m.: Motor vehicle ac-
Dahl Lane.
on Birch Bay–Lynden Road.
cident blocking on West Badger Road.
May 18, 9:31 a.m.: Burglary cold call
May 21, 2:44 p.m.: Domestic verbal on
May 23, 1:29 p.m.: Vehicle theft cold
on Birch Bay Drive.
Moonlight Way.
call on Halibut Drive.
May 18, 3:30 p.m.: Vehicle prowl cold
May 21, 4:10 p.m.: Trespass cold call
May 23, 2:05 p.m.: Suicidal subject on
call on Giles Road.
on Haynie Road.
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
May 18, 4:30 p.m.: Trespass on Hall
May 21, 5:36 p.m.: Domestic verbal on
May 23, 3:22 p.m.: Suicidal subject on
Road.
Holeman Avenue.
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
May 18, 9:19 p.m.: Suicidal subject on
May 22, 12:07 a.m.: Suspicious circum-
May 23, 3:27 p.m.: Theft cold call on
Skeena Way.
stances cold call on Blaine Road.
Seashell Way.
May 19, 3:17 a.m.: Alarm on Alderson
May 22, 6:09 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle
May 23, 3:32 p.m.: Burglary cold call
Road.
on Sweet Road.
on Jackson Road.
May 19, 2:08 p.m.: 911 hang-up on
May 22, 7:15 a.m.: Theft cold call on
May 23, 5:02 p.m.: Theft cold call on
Burk Road.
Masterson Road.
Morgan Drive.
May 19, 2:19 p.m.: Suspicious circum-
May 22, 9:09 a.m.: Trespass cold call
May 23, 9:01 p.m.: Hit and run on Fors-
stances on Harborview Road.
on Stein Road.
berg Road.
May 19, 3:02 p.m.: Motor vehicle acci-
May 22, 9:13 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle
May 23, 11:21 p.m.: Suspicious circum-
dent non-blocking, non-injury on Semi-
cold call on Harbor Court.
stances on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
ahmoo Drive.
May 22, 10:21 a.m.: Vehicle prowl cold
May 24, 1:02 p.m.: Vehicle recovery
May 19, 3:16 p.m.: Theft cold call on
call on Birch Bay Drive.
on Birch Bay Drive. Mesa, AZ, woman,
Harborview Road.
May 22, 10:26 a.m.: Hazard on Beach-
27, arrested for possession of a stolen
May 19, 6:51 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle
comber Drive and Birch Bay Drive.
vehicle.
on California Trail.
May 22, 10:27 a.m.: Hazard on Birch
May 24, 1:57 p.m.: Death investigation
May 19, 10:32 p.m.: Harassment cold
Bay Drive.
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
call on Richmond Crescent.
May 22, 12:18 p.m.: Serve warrant on
May 24, 2:02 p.m.: Vehicle aban-
May 19, 11:49 p.m.: Domestic verbal
Second Street. Transient man, 45, arrest-
doned cold call on Cottonwood Court.
on Sterling Avenue.
ed on fugitive from justice warrants.
May 24, 2:58 p.m.: Drugs on Anderson
May 20, 5:41 a.m.: Alarm on Brown
May 22, 1:48 p.m.: Obstructing on
Road. Blaine man, 38, arrested for pos-
Road.
Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine man, 43,
session of a Schedule II narcotic and
May 20, 10:07 a.m.: Vandalism cold
arrested and cited for obstructing a po-
criminal trespass first degree.
call on Camas Drive and Horizon Drive.
lice officer.
May 24, 3:31 p.m.: Sex crime no rape
May 20, 10:17 a.m.: Death investiga-
May 22, 2:07 p.m.: Suspicious person
cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
tion on H Street Road.
cold call on Rob-lee Drive.
May 24, 7:32 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle
May 20, 12:03 p.m.: Domestic verbal
May 22, 9:50 p.m.: Suspicious circum-
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
on Anderson Road.
stances on Fawn Crescent Road.
May 25, 8:06 a.m.: Missing person cold
May 20, 7:15 p.m.: Neighborhood dis-
May 23, 2:45 a.m.: 911 hang-up on H
call on Kettle Way.
pute on Moonlight Way.
Street Road.
May 25, 11:04 a.m.: Serve warrant on
May 20, 10:16 p.m.: Noise on Moon-
May 23, 3:25 a.m.: Trespass on Califor-
Second Street.
Celebration
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Life
Carmen Williams Please join us Saturday, June 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Semiahmoo Resort. Carmen (Parlari Sickler) Williams, born on January 15, 1947, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 11, 2017. She is survived by her husband Gary Williams, her daughters, Christy Clark, Jenny Sickler and Sandie Misanes, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
O B I T U A RY Lois Arlene Nelson Freeman December 31, 1930 – May 25, 2017 Lois Arlene Nelson Freeman, ran with joy into the arms of her heavenly Father on May 25, after fighting a courageous battle with ALS. She was born on December 31, 1930 to Burt and Hazel Nelson of Blaine, WA and was the second oldest of 4 siblings. Lois had a wonderful life full of accomplishments. As a child and through her teenager years, she was a gymnast, singer, pianist, dancer, and studied ballet in Seattle and Vancouver, Canada. Lois attended Western Washington University and received her degrees in physical education and elementary education, and went on to teach for over 45 years in Santa Rosa, CA. Upon retirement, she traveled for 10 years with a tour group, and attended Bible Study Fellowship in Santa Rosa. In 2008, Lois moved back to Blaine to be close to her family. Her passions were working in her garden, studying the scripture, church family, travel, and family activities. She is survived by her daughter Jule and husband Luke Button of Blaine, 5 grandsons and their wives, and 16 great grandchildren. Also, her sister Charlotte Aldrich of Fremont, CA, 3 nephews, 4 great grand nephews and 5 great grand nieces. Lastly her sister-in law Gladys Nelson of Bellingham and a great grand nephew. The scripture that blessed Lois greatly was Philippians 3:13-14: 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. A private “Celebration of Life” will be held on June 11. In Memory of Lois Freeman, donations can be made to the "Kai Button adoption fund," at Whatcom Educational Credit Union. (Blaine Branch)
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Alert siren dedication ceremony set for June 5 In honor of the organizations and individuals responsible for bringing a set of new All Hazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens to Blaine and Birch Bay, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is hosting a dedication ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 5 at the Birch Bay Community Park site, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Both sirens were installed in April and are capable of voice and tone alerts. The sirens can be controlled by state officials, emergency services personnel and the fire district and can be pre-programmed to warn of hazards, such as an earthquake or chemical spill. Birch Bay’s siren is located at the Birch Bay Community Park site and was funded by a $50,000 grant from Phillips 66. The siren provides close to complete coverage of the bay community. Blaine’s siren sits adjacent to the Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility and was paid for by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program and the Washington State Military Department; coverage spans low-lying areas of downtown and the Semiahmoo spit. The sirens were tested for the first time on May 1 and will continue to be tested on the
Needlework at the Library: Thursday, June 1, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. If you like to knit, crochet, or enjoy other needlecrafts, come be a part of this gathering to work on your project, socialize and share advice and patterns. Info: 305-3637. Evening of the Arts: Thursday, June 1, 6:30 p.m., Blaine PAC. Juried student art exhibition plus band and choir performances. Info: blainesd.org. Snap Circuits: Friday, June 2, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. This popular drop-in program is back for the summer. Use Snap Circuits to explore the basics of electronics while you build exciting projects such as a flashing light, an alarm, a doorbell and more. Fun for ages 5 and up. Limited to first 12 kids. Parental supervision is suggested for younger children. Info: 305-3637. What’s the Buzz About?: Friday, June 2, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater, Birch Bay State Park. Ever wonder who’s really “bugging” you at your picnic? Who’s dangerous and who’s not? Live honeybees and lots of information about the friends and foes in our gardens and camping sites. Let’s learn how to manage and protect our invaluable insect partners, the bees. Discover Pass required for parking. Info: fobbsp.org. 5K and 8K Run/Walk: Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m., Blaine Marine Park. Registration day-of, 7–9:45 p.m. Free kids fun run at 9:45 a.m. Cost: $20 with portion of proceeds going to the Blaine Food Bank. Info: facebook. com/blainerunnersgroup/ Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center Open House & Seafood Market Grand Opening: Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Info: 306-8554. Lummi Cultural Arts and Small Business Fair: Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Info: 306-8554.
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first Monday of the month at noon. Tests sound Westminster chimes, while emergency situations will have a 90-second “wail” and a looped evacuation announcement. The dedication ceremony will feature a brief recognition of groups who helped to install and leverage funding for the sirens
and will conclude with the sound of Westminster chimes during a routine statewide siren test. For more information about the event, contact Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management program specialist Wallace Kost at 360/788-5305 or wkost@cowhatcom.wa.us.
45. Biology lab supply 47. Will nots 48. Arctic jacket 51. No visual aid 53. Multiply 10 and 9 55. “___ we having fun yet?” 56. Trash hauler 58. Allergic reaction 60. Level 64. “Wheel of Fortune” buy 65. State containing on nationality 68. “My boy” 69. Bum 70. Loses color 71. Decline 72. “Trick” joint 73. Bouquet
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Golf Tournament: Saturday, June 3, 12:30 p.m., Dakota Creek Golf, 3258 Haynie Road, Blaine. Two-person, best ball scramble. $60 per person includes golf fees cart plus dinner, T-shirt and prizes after the tournament at the Wheel House,746 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-3512.
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Dana’s Jump and Jam: Saturday, June 3, 2 p.m., BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. Hoppin’ and boppin’ fun with National Children’s Recording Artist, DANA. Come celebrate the release of “Dana’s Jump & Jam Tunes” featuring her award-winning, upbeat music for children. Perfect for ages 1–8. Discover Pass required for parking. Info: fobbsp.org. Backstage at the Border presents Cabin Fever NW: Saturday, June 3, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. Dianne Wood Bochsler and Tara Lynn Caldwell, a singer-songwriter duo who blend a brew of musical flavors including folk, bluegrass, pop, alt-country, blues and more. $7 donation at the door. Info: backstageattheborder.com. Blaine Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, June 7, noon, Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Speaker: Blaine High School Students With A Purpose group. Info: blainechamber.com.
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Dan the Magic Man: Saturday, June 3, 1–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Our wildly popular summer reading kick-off program of comedy and magic for kids ages 4 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blaine Library. Info: 305-3637.
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Semiahmoo Women’s Club Luncheon: Thursday, June 8, 11:15 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. The new owners of Village Books presenting the latest and best books. Showcase artist: Pat James, jewelry. Kentucky Derby theme with prizes for best hat/outfit. Buffet lunch $25. RSVP by 5 p.m. June 5 to B.J. Windrum, 817/600-4192 or young.drum@hotmail.com. Info: semiahmoowomensclub.org. Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band: Friday–Saturday, June 9–10, Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. Special guest Friday night “The Trio” vocal combo. Tickets $10. Old-Time Gospel Music Matinee, Saturday, June 10, 3 p.m., tickets $5. Kids under 12 free. Info: 366-3321. Semiahmoo Resort Barbecue: Friday and Saturday, June 9–10, 5:30–9:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort. Barbecue dinner and live music. Friday The SIlver City Band, Saturday The Shannanagins. $26.95 adults, $12.95 children 6–12, free for 5 and under. Fridays and Saturdays through September 2. Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast: Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., BP Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park. Educational displays and games, kids activities, beach walks with naturalists 11 a.m.–1 p.m., lunch by Taylor Shellfish noon–2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Free parking. Hands Across the Border: Sunday, June 11, Peace Arch State and Provincial Parks. Scouts from the U.S. and Canada participate in a celebration of peace and friendship. Info: handsacrosstheborder.info. Travel to Indonesia with Lawrence Pang: Monday, June 12, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Enjoy a virtual Indonesian tour of Lawrence’s video clips to locations including Medan, Jakarta, Bali and Komodo Island. Info: 305-3637. World Swim Lesson Day: Thursday, June 22, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Kids ages 0-14 learn the basics of water safety. Free. Info: 371-7500.
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Precipitation: During the period of May 23 to May 29, 0 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 17.3 inches.
AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine.
Temperature: High for the past week was 83.4°F on May 28 with a low of 46.9°F on May 25. Average high was 73.5°F and average low was 50.6°F.
Peer to Peer Grief Support: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Baptist Church high school room, 2480 W. Badger Road, Custer. Info: 360/350-8089.
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Alzheimer/Dementia/Memory Loss Caregiver and Care Partners Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, 1:30–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Info: 671-3316.
Birch Bay Toastmasters Club: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, second floor, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Learn leadership and communication skills. Info: Paul, 303-4444. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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School Calendar JUNE 2017 1 H.S. Evening of the Arts, 6:30 p.m. 2 E.S. 3rd/4th Grade Concert, 1:30 p.m. 9 E.S. 5th Grade & Nightingale Concert, 1:30 p.m. 12 7th/8th Grade Spring Concert, 7 p.m. 13 E.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. 13 H.S. All Choral Concert, 7 p.m. 16 H.S. Graduation, 6 p.m. 19 M.S. PTSO Meeting, 7 p.m. 22 M.S. 8th Grade Tea, 6 p.m. 23 Last Day of School, Early Dismissal 12:50 p.m.
Graduation Night Approaches An estimated 140 Seniors will take the stage on Friday, June 16, to accept their diplomas, as they prepare for the next chapter of their academic and/or career training. We are so very proud of these students and the incredibly hard work that they have demonstrated to reach this important milestone. Nicely done Borderites and all the best to you in the future!
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DIANE BERGE, EDITOR I would love to hear your comments or feedback. Send to: borderitenews@blainesd.org
The new building at the south end of the High School campus is taking shape. As finish work continues on the exterior walls, insulation, drywall and painting work on the interior is progressing steadily. The west entrance is now covered by an expansive awning. Door and window installation is nearly complete. Grading for sidewalks has begun, and the base layer of the tennis courts will be applied soon. When our high school students return from summer break, they will have access to a new cafeteria, a small theater, CTE shop, and additional classroom space as well as new tennis courts. Phase II, which includes a two-story classroom building connecting Phase I to the Science Building, will be underway in early July, and will take approximately 14 months to complete. Phase III, which includes renovation of the library and office areas, will be underway in June of 2018. As we wait to determine the full scope of available funding, the BHS stadium design is being reviewed to identify alternatives that will address facility needs. The timeline for consideration and future construction is not currently defined, but would likely represent a 4th phase in the construction of the high school. Updates and opportunities for community input can be found on the district’s website.
2016-17 Teacher of the Year
Long Term Employees Announce Retirement On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to acknowledge the upcoming retirement of several long-term employees who have provided many years of dedicated service to the staff and students of the Blaine School District. We are so very grateful for their collective decades of commitment to the education of students, and wish them all the best in their retirement.
• Kathy Swindler (1981) • Nancy DePauw (1985) • Carey Bacon (1986) • Andy Harmening (1988) • Muriel Ridnour (1988) • John Selinger (1995) • Maria Slack (1999)
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School offices will be closing at the end of June. If you need to register a student for the new school year, please do so soon. Once school offices close for summer, parents will need to wait for the third week of August to register students. We appreciate the assistance of parents in getting the registration process completed as soon as possible.
Tricia Blanco
We are pleased to announce that Tricia Blanco has been selected as 201617 Teacher of the Year in the Blaine School District. Tricia was nominated by a total of nine separate staff members, each of whom articulated a highly compelling level of regard, respect and admiration for the work that she does on behalf of students and colleagues as a Speech Language Pathologist. We are so very grateful for the level of skill and dedication that we see from our staff at all levels of the program. It is clear from this overall set of nominations, as well as the informal observations of others, that Tricia consistently epitomizes these qualities in the broad range of roles that she assumes across the system. At the May 22 School Board Meeting, Tricia was also presented with the Educator of the Year award from the Lynden International Masonic Lodge. Congratulations Tricia on this well deserved recognition!
High School Student Recognition & Scholarship Awards On Wednesday, May 17, students from Blaine High School participated in their annual Recognition Night event. In addition to teachers recognizing students at all levels of the program for superior academic, co-curricular and extracurricular performance, thousands of dollars in scholarship funds were distributed to graduating Blaine High School Seniors. The Blaine School District staff and students would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who contributed to scholarships this year. We have such an incredible group of hard working students at Blaine High School, and their accomplishments are many. For the overall community to acknowledge and award what these students have achieved is so greatly appreciated. Thank you Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts for your generous contributions!
Evening of the Arts On Thursday, June 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Blaine High School Music, Art and Drama departments will present their annual “Evening of the Arts” for the community. This event will take place in the Performing Arts Center. Student artwork will be on display, while the Choir, Band and Drama perform. Local artists will jury the exhibition selecting awards in a variety of media. The Choir, Band and Drama will begin performing at 7 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of great music, art and drama. Thank you for supporting the Arts at Blaine High School.
Check out our district website: www.blainesd.org
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