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GPT hits another roadblock, page 2
Voters to decide on EMS levy this November
Graduation special section, pages 7-10
BHS Recognition Night awards, page 11
PRSRT STD U. S. Postage PAID Permit NO. 87 Blaine, WA 98230
Miles of Subarus in Birch Bay
By Oliver Lazenby
(See EMS, page 3)
s Hundreds of cars lined Birch Bay Drive on June 5, with people hoping to achieve a world record for longest line of Subarus. The large and exuberant turnout fell short of the current 550-car record, with only 522 cars counted.
Photo by Steve Guntli
Blaine council to hold hearing on fireworks code Following requests from various groups and citizens, including the Semiahmoo Resort Association, Blaine City Council held a special council meeting on June 6 to discuss concerns and proposed changes to Blaine’s regulations governing the personal use and discharge of fireworks. The council has scheduled a public hearing for Monday, June 13, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000, to hear public testimony on proposed changes to the fireworks code. Proposals include banning consumer use and discharge of fireworks in west Blaine including Semiahmoo spit, limiting the dates and times of use, prohibiting use in city parks and banning fireworks citywide. Mayor Harry Robinson encouraged
those who spoke for and against fireworks regulations to come to the June 13 meeting to get their comments on the record. Blaine Municipal Code 5.16 on fireworks has been in effect since 1964. Amendments in 2011 further restricted dates and times for setting off fireworks. There have been a number of requests for additional restrictions, up to and including banning personal use and discharge of fireworks, citing concerns about safety and the protection of property and wildlife. Any changes wouldn’t take effect until 2017. Any interested party may offer testimony at the public hearing, or submit written comment. Written comment shall be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13, or during the public hearing. Written comments or questions
regarding this notice should be directed to Sheri Sanchez, administrative services director, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine, WA 98230 or ssanchez@cityofblaine.com.
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This November, Whatcom County voters will decide whether to pass a six-year property tax levy to fund county Emergency Medical Services. The levy, which needs 60 percent approval to pass, would solve a budget shortfall the EMS system has had since 2011 and fund a fifth ambulance unit that would be in service in the fifth or sixth year of the levy. The levy rate of 29.5 cents per $1,000 assessed value would add $88.50 per year in property taxes for a home valued at $300,000. If approved, it would begin in 2017. EMS is overdue for a new funding source, Bellingham fire chief Bill Newbold said at a May 17 county council meeting. In 2005, voters approved a .01 percent sales tax for EMS. That kept the system fully funded through 2011. Since then, the city of Bellingham and Whatcom County have each contributed more than $1 million per year from their general funds to help pay EMS bills. A 16-member work group with representatives from more than a dozen local fire districts, governments and other organizations formed in 2014 to analyze the problem and determine how to fund emergency services. The group recommended the 29.5cent levy in a 52-page report that came out in March. “It is the right amount of funding for the system today to be sustainable,” said Newbold, a member of the work group. “Currently, the way we are operating, with the number of units and level of service, it cannot be sustained.” The levy would raise nearly $7.7 million in 2017 and more in subsequent years, according to the report. Without the levy, the report forecasts a net loss of nearly $5.2 million next year. Extra money from the levy would go toward the training, wages and equipment needed to operate another ambulance by 2022. Some in the work group think a fifth ambulance is already necessary, Newbold said. Another expense the levy would permit is funding to train and equip a community paramedic, an outreach position that has resulted in fewer 911 calls and lower EMS costs in other counties, according to the report.
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GPT lease application denied SSA Marine, principal financiers of the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) project in Cherry Point, hit another roadblock in their effort to build the coal terminal.
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EMS ... From page 1
Whatcom County Council voted unanimously to put the levy on the ballot at a May 31 meeting following discussion at an earlier meeting. Councilmember Barbara Brenner expressed concern over asking voters to pay through a property tax and said she’d prefer a sales tax. Councilmember Barry Buchanan, who was part of the 16-member EMS work group, responded that everyone in the work group,
which included local fire chiefs, Whatcom County and city of Bellingham administrators and councilors, agreed on the levy. “That everyone was in agreement speaks volumes,” Buchanan said. Fellow councilmember Todd
Donovan suggested the ballot language specify what money saved from the county’s general fund would be used for. That’s a concern to him since the county may also need additional money for a new jail and for courthouse repairs in the near future.
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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
s Doug Hoffman, a duel citizen who grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario and currently lives in Carlsbad, California, started on a walk from the Canadian border to Mexico on June 2. Hoffman, 72, wants to raise awareness for the idea of the North American Union with all the countries of North America, a concept based on the European Union, and also for ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease in the large intestine, which Hoffman was diagnosed with late last year. Hoffman hopes to walk 20-30 miles a day. “I am so excited because everything in life is rush, rush, rush and all of a sudden my lifestyle has just slowed down,” he said a couple of miles into his journey. “It’s unbelievable. I love it.”
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Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Steve Guntli steve@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 Amy Weaver info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXI, No 51 Circulation: 10,500 copies
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s A group of volunteers known as BIG (Blaine Improvement Group) worked for several hours on June 4 to clean up the town before July 4 festivities. The volunteers, led by Mike Hill, painted the railings along Peace Portal Drive, replaced brick pavers and cut back overgrown vegetation.
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Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
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Blaine Parks Board: Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.
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Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.
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Blaine girl injured in Birch Bay hit and run By Steve Guntli Washington State Patrol (WSP) officers are looking for information that would connect them to a driver who committed a hit-and-run on a 15-yearold Blaine girl in Birch Bay this weekend. According to WSP, the girl was walking north with three
friends along the shoulder of the 8100 block of Birch Bay Drive near Cottonwood Drive at 11:30 p.m. on June 4. According to one of the teens, the southbound pickup truck allegedly swerved as it approached the group and struck the girl with its passenger-side mirror. The girl suffered a broken leg
and head injuries. She was taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph medical center in Bellingham for treatment. WSP spokesman Mark Francis said the girl’s injuries were not life threatening. Her companions were unharmed. Witnesses described the vehicle as a Ford or Dodge pickup truck with a lift kit that raised its body. The vehicle has
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s Dacia Blanco took home first place for her senior display.
s Kristina Pluschakov’s senior display won second place. The Arts Teacher: Brian Smith Negative Space Drawing: 1: Alexa Ayala, “Bubbly Wild”; 2: Daizy Dehnke, “Chlorophyll”; 3: Jessica Philips, “Eternal Cove” Contour Drawing: 1: Daizy Dehnke, “Chamomile”; 2: Jessica Philips, “Organized Chaos”; 3: Kyland Robbins, “Flight Into Death” Graphite: 1: Jessica Philips, “Patience”; 2: Brittany Newton, “Glooming Blooming”; 3: Kaila Crookes, “Unfinished Floral” Charcoal: 1: Daizy Dehnke, “Decay”;2: Patrick Monogue, “In Power, Not Power”; 3: Jacquelyn Mendoza, “Spooky” Charcoal/Pastel: 1: Allie Shattuck, “A Child’s Dream”; 2: Jedely Velasquez, “J”; 3: Lily Vaughan, “Behind My Halo” Painting: 1: Lauren Kordas, “Fresh or Crispy”; 2: Nohe Labuanan, “Nature’s Revenge”; 3: Holly Coyle, “Crows and Roses” Portraiture: 1: Kyrsten Morrow, “Cost Boy”; 2: Daizy Dehnke, “Rust”; 3: Mika Kawasaki, “Stand Out” Still Life: 1: Daizy Dehnke, “Sandia”; 2: Jacquelyn Mendoza, “Spooky”; 3: Eli Davidson, “Buried in the Garden” Printmaking: 1: Kalia Crookes, “Dogfish Legend”; 2: Isaac Smith, “The Story of Sealion”; 3: Gracelyn Economy, “Emotionless” Ceramics/Mask: 1: Robert Allison, “P6”; 2: Tayah Tryon, “Call of the Wild”; 3: Denton Morin, “Red Eye” Ceramics/Box: 1: Tim Savchuk, “Round Box (See Arts, page 11)
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CITY OF BLAINE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF BLAINE CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the Blaine City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 13, 2016, at 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers, Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000, to receive public comment on the following: An Ordinance amending Blaine Municipal Code Chapter 5.16 - Fireworks. Any interested party may offer testimony at the public hearing, or submit written comment. Written comment shall be submitted by 4:30pm on Monday, June 13, 2016, or during the public hearing. Written comments or questions regarding this notice should be directed to Sheri Sanchez, Administrative Services Director, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine, WA 98230 or email: ssanchez@cityofblaine.com. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the hearing. The meeting location is an accessible facility. Anyone wishing to attend and participate who may need special accommodation to do so should contact the Administrative Services office no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Sheri Sanchez, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk
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Blaine High School Recognition Night 2016 Teacher Awards Teacher: Weeks. Lila Faulhaber (AP Biology - Outstanding Senior); Riley Dickers (Astronomy); Ian MacArthur (Astronomy); Mercedez Gully (Biology); Dalton Jensen (Biology); Ziyona Ward (Biology); Conner Bolick (Biology). Teacher: Foster. Luke McCafferty (Team Sports); Caylie Sharp (Weight Training); Caitlyn Sharp (Training); Charlie Padilla (Weight Training). Teacher: Laskey. Kaylee McPhail (AP Language/Composition); Marina Limanskiy (AP Language/ Composition); Montana Brown (Creative Writing - Outstanding Senior); Madison Dettmar (Creative Writing - Outstanding Senior); Shubh Walia (AVID 9); Jaelin Madden-Ford (AVID 9); Riley Weinkauf (AVID 9); Jacob Chavira (AVID 9); Saejon Koebel (AVID9); Tabitha Hinners (Creative Writing). Teacher: Stevens. Jaelin B. Madden-Ford (English 9); Connor Ellis (English 9); Natanael Monrroy Casiano (English 9); Ziyona Ward (English 9); Peyton Depauw (English 9); Chase Jones (English 9); Jevan Wilskey (English 9); Solomon Welch (English 11); Madison Wheeler (English 11); Tayah Tryon (English 11); Supreet Hari (AVID 12 - Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Alexander. Brandon Dixon (Spanish 2); Tasia Ross (Spanish 1); Kenzie Pilkey (Spanish 1); Jalen Kortlever (English 11); Sydney Feenstra (Spanish 1); Ben Fletcher (Spanish 1); Ben Fletcher (English 11); Sawyere Hendricks (Spanish 1); Sawyere Hendricks (English 11); Marina Limanskiy (Spanish 2); Karin Wildermuth (Spanish 1). Teacher: Wood. Huarun Huang (Algebra 2); Hitanshi Patel (Algebra 2); Chloe Archer (Intensified Algebra); Sadie Savage (Intensified Algebra); Elaine Kim (Algebra 2); Benjamin Adams (Algebra 2); William Van Rooyen (Algebra 2); Hayden Anthony (Math in Society); Chloe Foster (Math in Society); Matthew Wheaton (Math in Society); Ashley Quesada (Algebra 2 - Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Grambo. Elijah Aosved (World History); Jamie Good (World History); Quila Welch (World History); Ethan Wilkett (World History); Georgia Rea (World History); Emily Pacheco (World History); Kyle Diamond (World History); Patrick Monogue (World History); Tasia Ross (World History); Mikaila Willoughby (World History). Teacher: Coats. Riley Weinkauf (English 9); Nicholas Wheaton (English 9); Adriane Magana (English 10); Moses Macarthur (English 10). Teacher: Kowalke. Riley Fritsch (U.S. History); Kaylee McPhail (U.S. History); Kaitlyn Diamond (World Problems - Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Lehnert. Desirae Minjarez (English 11); Josh King (English 11); Riley Fritsch (English 11); Keeley Barthlow (English 11); Bianca Rodriguez (English 11); Kyrsten Morrow (English 11). Teacher: Balfour. Payton Saunders (Spanish 3 - Outstanding
Senior); Elaine Kim (Spanish 2); Tabitha Hinners (Spanish 3 - Outstanding Senior); Madison Larsen (Spanish 2); Ashley Parcels (Spanish 2); Jaden Hart (Spanish 1); Aubrianne Ortega (Spanish 1); Todd Adair (Spanish 1); Landon Martin (Spanish 2); Kourtney Van Rijswijck (Peer Tutor). Teacher: Nelson. Monika Kelly (Video Production); Russell Jeffcoat (Car Care); Jacob Westfall (Technical Design); Aaron Freeman (Video Production - Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Dodd. Amanda Hatfield (Weight Training); Riley Fritsch (Weight Training); Jared Philips (Weight Training); Kiera Piccini (Weight Training); Josh Fakkema (Weight Training - Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Rouse. Lacey Evans (Intensified Algebra); Alexandra Hao (Geometry); Adriane Magana (Geometry); Dalton Jensen (Algebra 2). Teacher: B. Smith. Daizy Dehnke (Beginning Art/Drawing); Jedely Velasquez (Beginning Art/Ceramics); Lauren Kordas (Advanced Art/Painting); Allie Shattuck (Advanced Art/Ceramics); Kristina Pluschakov (Advanced Art/Ceramics - Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Kaas. Matthew Wheaton (Aquaculture); Peyton Depauw (Aquaculture); Noah Freeland (Turf Management); Hakeem Zikusooka (Turf Management); Alex Shaddox (Biology); Marina Limanskiy (AVID); Tayah Tryon (AVID); Kim Beebe (Horticulture - Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Nix. Parker Morris (AP Government); Greg Arps (AP Government); Paulina Nunez (AP Government); Chloe Foster (AP Literature/Composition). Teacher: Lexin.Jacquelyn Mendoza-Moreno (Biology); Michaela Trent (Biology); Brynn Hallberg (Biology); Gabe Cochran (Biology); Nicholas Wheaton (Biology); Riley Weinkauf (Biology); Gabriella St. Martin (Chemistry); Moses Macarthur (Chemistry); Eli Davidson (Biology); Becky Andrews (Biology). Teacher: Harmening. Nathan Smith (Choral Program - Outstanding Senior); Spenser Dodge (Choral Program - Outstanding Senior); Madisen Froneberger (Choral Program - Junior); Tristan Ceranova (Choral Program - Junior); Aaron Mcinnis (Choral Program - Sophomore); Elaine Kim (Choral Program Sophomore); Julia Kovtun (Choral Program - Freshman); George Cheatham (Choral Program Freshman). Teacher: Williams. Dalton Jensen (Health); Brittaney Carrington (Health); Payton Saunders (Health). Teacher: Burling. Maria Araica (Independence Award); Katie Ruback (Independence Award); Kaitlyn Schoen (Independence Award); Kalob Sprague (Independence Award); Lauren Ballard (Independence Award);Sierra Brown (Ready For The Real World); William Hughes (Ready For The Real World); Jay Jackson (Social Superstar); Jazzmine Kilete (Social Superstar); Ked-
ric Meents(Social Superstar); Danielle Nolan (Social Superstar); Nathan Skinner (Social Superstar); Josh Wilson (Strong Self-Advocate); Emma Welter (Strong Self-Advocate); Ashley Quesada (Leading Unity);Vanessa Myers (Outstanding Senior). Teachers: Roetcisoender/Wilde. Logan Nelson (AP Chemistry); Quila Welch (Chemistry); Adriane Magana (Chemistry); Tasia Ross (Chemistry); Sadie Rasar (Chemistry); Huarun Huang (Chemistry); Daizy Dehnke (Chemistry); Kyle Diamond (Chemistry); Elijah Aosved (Chemistry); Caitlin Butters (Chemistry); Robert Allison (Chemistry - Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Phillips. Jamie Good (Algebra 2); Katie Morris (Algebra 2); Brandon Dixon (Pre-Calculus); Gabriella St. Martin (Pre-Calculus); Lauren Kordas (AP Calculus); Monika Kelly (AP Calculus); Elijah Aosved (Algebra 2); Quila Welch (Pre-Calculus); Paulina Nunez (AP Calculus - Outstanding Senior); Lila Faulhaber (Calculus). Teacher: Akers. Nathan Smith (Theater Arts - Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Adams. Mercedez Gully (Algebra); Julia Kovtun(Algebra); Timothy Kovtun (Algebra); Logan Powell (Algebra); Nicholas Wheaton (Algebra); Moses MacArthur (Geometry); Tristan Peterson (Geometry); Porter Schmidt (Geometry); Garrison Folk (Geometry). Teacher: Rucker. Daizy Dehnke (World History); Josie Deming (World History); Cameron Ellis (World History); Elaine Kim (World History); Adriane Magana (World History); Taylor Miller (World History); Monika Kelly (US History); Lauren Kordas (US History); Logan Nelson (US History); Chloe Foster (Economics). Teacher: Fakkema. Marina Limanskiy (US History); Gavin McPhail (U.S. History); Madison Larsen (Psychology); Paulina Nunez (Psychology); Chloe Foster (ASB); Brandon Rowley (Civics); Brittany Newton (ASB); Sydney Feenstra(ASB); Michael Baldwin (ASB); Quila Welch (ASB). Teacher: Jones. Michaela Trent (Outstanding Student). Teacher: Gray. Sarah Dean (Wind Ensemble); Greg Arps (Wind Ensemble); Parker Morris (Wind Ensemble); Maddie Larsen (Wind Ensemble); Logan Nelson (Wind Ensemble); Sawyere Hendricks (Concert Band);Leimina Torres (Concert Band); Kolby Wilder-Shea (Wind Ensemble Outstanding Senior). Teacher: Bredy. Anthony Persse (Jazz Band); Monika Kelly (Jazz Band); Elijah Aosved (Jazz Band); Tim Schrader (Jazz Band); Logan Nelson (Jazz Band); Kaelar Robins (Jazz Band). Teacher: Messenger. Kaitlyn Diamond (AP Statistics); Sonja Karhinen (AP Statistics); Teacher: Worthy. Ashley Parcels (Senior Literature-Outstanding Senior);Lila Faulhaber (College Preparatory Research Writing Outstanding Senior); Elaine Kim (De Nobis Fabula Narratur); Elijah Aosved(De Nobis Fabula Narratur); Jamie Good(De No-
bis Fabula Narratur); Patrick Monogue (De Nobis Fabula Narratur); Katie Morris (Freshman Lit./Comp.);Ashley Dickerson (Freshman Lit./Comp.). Teacher: Sayegh. Lila Faulhaber(AP Physics); Paulina Nunez (AP Physics-Outstanding Senior); Jordan Bridges-Thomas(Physics); Ben Fletcher (Physics); Brandon Dixon(Physics); Jamie Good (Physics); Taylor Leach (Ninth Grade Science); Darien Plowman (Ninth Grade Science); Samuel Luna (Ninth Grade Science); Jacob Chavira (Ninth Grade Science). 2016 Scholarship Recipients The Abrams Scholarship – Supreet Hari M.K Bailey Science and Technology Scholarship – Chloe Foster and Lila Faulhaber Dr. Steven C. Bunch Memorial Scholarship – Preston Bellville The Northern Light Scholarship – Jenna Dennison Deb Cummings Memorial – Montana Brown Thomas and Martina Horn Foundation Scholarship – Ashley Quesada, Sarah Dean, Paulina Nunez, Fallon Puckett, Lila Faulhaber Blaine Scholarship Foundation Scholarship – Courtney Markusen, Matthew Wheaton, Supreet Hari, Sonja Karhinen, Parker Morris, Armando Moser-Hernandez, Fallon Puckett, Sarah Dean, Lila Faulhaber, Ashley Quesada, Jenna Dennison, Preston Bellville, Kjirsten Larson, Chloe Foster, Paulina Nunez Semiahmoo Ladies Club Scholarship - Ashley Quesada, Sarah Dean, Paulina Nunez, Fallon Puckett, Lila Faulhaber, Jenna Dennison, Chloe Foster PEO Scholarship – Kjirsten Larson Brad Ambrose Memorial Scholarship – Preston Bellville, Kjirsten Larson
Arts ...
From page 6 Flora Impressions”; 2: Jaden Seitz, “Bull Skull”; 3: Isaac Smith, “Layered Pyramid” Ceramics/Coil: 1: Sherry Agnello, “Under the Rainbow”; 2: Alexa Ayela, untitled; 3: Cameryn Andrews, “Good in the Bad, Bad in the Good” Pottery Wheel: 1: Nohe Labuanan, “The Foolish Lead the Blind”; 2: Gracelyn Economy, “Rocky & Fallen”; 3: Gracelyn Economy, “Oceans Eye” Glazing: 1: Ben Fletcher, “Slab Box Paradox”; 2: Jacquelyn Mendoza, “Mossy Cloud”; 3: Nohe Labuanan, “Hidden Color” Raku: 1: Brittany Newton, “Dragon Tales”; 2: Lauren Kordas, untitled; 3: Allie Shattuck, untitled Juror’s Choice Dan Delong: Lauren Kordas, “The T Tree”; Vernan Leibrant: AJ Popio, “Life in the Fallout”; Tony Gonzalez: Isaac Smith, “Call of the Forest” June Martsolf: Lauren Kordas, “Snowy Dawn”
Lynden Masonic Scholarship – Chloe Foster Blaine Soccer Club Scholarship – Matthew Wheaton, Ashley Quesada Whatcom Community College Foundation Scholarship – Kjirsten Larson Blaine Fisherman Memorial Scholarship – Courtney Markusen Blaine Fine Arts Association Scholarship – Greg Arps, Sarah Dean, Paulina Nunez Blaine Education Association Scholarship – Chloe Foster, Anna Persse, Brittany Newton, Sarah Dean, Kyley Barthlow, Supreet Hari, Josh Fakkema, Jenna Dennison, Ashley Quesada AVID Scholarship – Supreet Hari Blaine Booster Club Scholarship – Kjirsten Larson, Parker Morris Trans-Ocean Scholarship – Supreet Hari ESA Foundation Scholarship – Lila Faulhaber Skagit Regional Hospital Scholarship – Chloe Foster Eagles Scholarship – Kailyn Diamond, Matthew Wheaton Chelsey Rae Ebert Memorial Scholarship – Kjirsten Larson Washington State Honors Awards - Fallon Puckett, Greg Arps, Ashley Parcels, Preston Bellville, Sarah Dean, Paulina Nunez, Jenna Dennison, Chloe Foster, Lila Faulhaber, Sonja Karhinen, Parker Morris Rotary Club of Whatcom County Award – Romell Sessoms Marine Awards Scholar – Greg Arps Athlete – Male – Armando Moser - Hernandez, Female - Caitlyn Sharp Band – Madison Larson Air Force Math & Science Award Lila Faulhaber, Spenser Dodge Army Scholar Athlete Award Male – Parker Morris Female – Kjirsten Larson
Best of Show (Jurors Vote): Allie Shattuck, “Where’s all the Dishes” Teacher’s Choice: Emma Welter, “Life is Sweet/Sour” Blaine Fine Arts Association: Lauren Kordas, “Little Angel” Most Inspirational (Student Vote): Lauren Kordas Concert Band Teacher: Bob Gray Inspirational Awards: Sawyere Hendricks, Nathan Meaker, Greg Arps. Directors Award: Sawyere Hendricks. Director’s Award: Kolby Shea Chamber Choir Teacher: Andy Harmening Outstanding male soloists: Aaron McInnis, Nathan Smith. Outstanding Female Soloist: Alyssa Lopez. Most Inspirational: Nathan Smith. Director’s Award: Spenser Dodge. Concert Choir Outstanding Male Soloist: George Cheatham. Outstanding Female Soloist: Beth Feathers. Most Inspirational: George Cheatham. Director’s Award: Jordan Blankenship.
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O B I T U A RY Alan Martin Bridge
May 13, 1948 – May 11, 2016
Alan Martin Bridge went home to his Heavenly Father at the beautiful and serene Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, well attended by caring family and compassionate staff, after a hospitalization and a 2 week bout with severe pneumonia. Alan was born May 13, 1948 to Wilfred and Mary (Samuels) Bridge. As a child he picked berries, ran a paper route either on his bicycle or his horse Socks, and was on the wresting team. He attended Skagit Valley College. In 1967, he and high school sweetheart Jane Silverthorn were married and together had 2 children, Shawn Martin and Leanna Maret Bridge. Alan was a man of many talents. He was a skilled fisherman, a talented hunter, an exceptional mariner and an excellent mechanic. Certain exploits on his motorcycle were near legendary in the Lyman/Hamilton area. His son could never break his dirt bike so badly that Alan was unable to fix it. Though his life had its struggles, he was never more at peace than when he was on the water at the helm of a sailboat with his friend Newt Scott, chasing the next salmon with his wife Beverly, or skillfully piloting a tugboat. He met Beverly Knoppi, with whom he later moved to SE Alaska, where they were married in 1987. Alan worked in the timber industry in Kake, Hydaburg, Long Island, and Salmonberry Cover where he worked to perfect the log raft yard. A new chapter opened when he came “outside” to study at the Crawford Nautical School for Maritime Licensing in Seattle, and successfully sat for his Coast Guard exams. In January 1990 he was licensed in Juneau, AK, to serve as Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels to 200 tons, and as Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 100 gross tons, both upon near coastal and inland waters. He was very pleased, and landed his dream job as Master of the El Capitan tugboat, towing log rafts and barges in SE Alaskan waters and Puget Sound. On February 23, 1991, he was devastatingly injured, suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a tow line snapped while getting underway in Ketchikan. His tug boating career was ended, and he went through extensive rehabilitation facilities in Seattle and California. His most successful improvements were due to 25 years of devoted care and tireless advocacy by his wife Beverly. Alan and Beverly spent 15 contented years in California while he continued to heal and progress. They then spent 10 in the Ferndale area with the last few months being together at Stafholt Good Samaritan Care Center in Blaine. Life was not always easy for Alan. There were mistakes, sorrows, losses, pain, challenges and triumphs, but 3 years before his head injury at the age of 42, he strived hard to live a gentler and more peaceful life. He joined the Lutheran church in Ketchikan. He tried to love his family and gloried in the beauties of nature, the outdoors, and wildlife. We trust he continues to be held in God’s wise, forgiving and loving hands. Alan was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Wilfred Bridge. He is survived by his wife Beverly, his son Shaun (Tami) of Sedro Woolley, WA and grandchildren Alex and Lilly Bridge; as well as daughter Leanna (David) Rezvani of Lexington, MA, and his grandchildren Sofia and Alistair Rezvani; his sister DeAnna Bridge Claus (Robert) of Anacortes, and numerous nieces and nephews. He further leaves his step children and grandchildren: stepson William (Sherry) and grandchildren Genevieve, Dominique, Will and Nick Knoppi of Snoqualmie; stepson Earl and grandson Jon Jon Knoppi of Ferndale; and stepdaughter Janann (Steve) Thompson and grandchildren Maeva, Chase and Vivienne Thompson of Blaine. Steve Thompson in later years served as Alan’s guardian and he and his family worked diligently on Alan and Beverly’s behalf. The family thanks the very professional staff at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center, St. Josephs Hospital, and Whatcom Hospice House. Their kindness was exceptional, their compassion noteworthy, and their understanding was healing. A formal memorial service will be held for Alan at 11 a.m., August 5, 2016 at Anacortes Lutheran Church, 2100 O Ave., Anacortes WA. Suggested memorials would be to Stafholt Good Samaritan Center, 456 C St., Blaine, WA 98230; Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225; or to Holy Truth Lutheran Church, 426 Buren Road, Ketchikan, AK 99901. You are invited to share your condolences and memories in the online guestbook at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com, Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden, WA.
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Police Reports June 1, 10:45 p.m.: Police were called to a business in the 300 block of D Street on a shoplift complaint after a witness saw a young adult steal two 12 packs of Corona beer. The thief left the store to join a cohort and the pair escaped in a silver 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. Officers located the suspect vehicle at a home in Blaine and interviewed the residents and visitors. Video and photo evidence is being reviewed and a report prepared for the prosecutor’s office regarding the identity and actions of the men who swiped the alcohol. June 2, 1:44 a.m.: Police were called when a passing freight train crew spotted a woman sitting very near the tracks at Marine Drive. An officer contacted the lady and she explained she just enjoyed train-spotting and was not contemplating anything bad. She was advised that for safety’s sake the railway owners strictly enforced their property boundaries, and she promised to do her future watching from outside the right of way. June 2, 2:06 p.m.: Border Patrol agents contacted a pedestrian walking near the Pacific Highway port of entry, and advised Blaine Police that the woman might be experiencing significantly altered perceptions or possibly a medical impairment. A police officer respond-
ed and interviewed the traveler from California who had been denied entry to Canada. He provided her a courtesy ride to the hospital for a voluntary mental health evaluation. June 2, 4:16 p.m.: Dispatchers advised they had a man on the phone reporting he had been told to call 911 but he did not know why he was supposed to call. Officers responded to the residence and interviewed the gentleman. The homeowner explained he was having trouble with a new electronic device so called the manufacturer’s customer service department. The folks there could not correct the problem and suggested he try calling 911 for help, so he did. There was not an emergency and no intended abuse of the 911 system. Hopefully he can leverage the story of his experience into better service from the company. June 4, 1:37 p.m.: A resident peddled downtown and parked his expensive bicycle outside a restaurant before joining friends inside. Their gathering was interrupted by the sight of a stranger lifting the bicycle out of its storage spot and walking off with it down the street. The victim and his posse followed the suspect to the nearby corner but he had disappeared, and police were called. An officer responded and canvassed the area.
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He located the bicycle inside a residence a short distance away and recovered it for the owner. The adult suspect was no longer present but he has been identified and follow-up is underway to charge him with the $1,500 theft. June 4, 1:50 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a residential street where a U.S. mail carrier had happened upon a woman who appeared to be unresponsive inside a vehicle. An officer arrived and awakened the lady; she explained she was taking a good nap while waiting for her car’s battery to recharge for her trip to the store. June 4, 10:18 p.m.: Police received complaints of a loud late-night party in the area of 11th and D streets. The arriving officers became instant guests at the birthday bash of a now-70year-old who was surrounded by a large crowd of well-wishers, many of whom were out dancing in the yard. Dancing in Blaine is a completely legal and encouraged community activity, but the gathering was asked to quiet down a bit so the younger residents in the neighborhood could get to sleep. This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthern light.com.
Tides June 10 –June 16 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
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Su 12 12:14 am 9.4 7:21 am 3.8
11:53 am 5.3 5:34 pm 2.6
Mo 13 12:52 am 9.2 8:11 am 3.0
1:37 pm 5.3 6:26 pm 3.7
Tu 14 1:26 am 9.0 8:51 am 2.2
3:09 pm 5.8 7:26 pm 4.6
We 15 1:58 am 8.8 9:25 am 1.4
4:19 pm 6.5 8:30 pm 5.3
Th 16 2:30 am 8.7 9:59 am 0.6
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Summer Reading for All Ages: Through August 31, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Stop by and choose a Bingo card, and spend your summer reading. Children and teens can earn a free book. Adults enter to win a book/movie pairing. Share a photo of what you’re reading via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook: #wclsbookbingo, @wclslibraries and facebook.com/ wclslibraries. Info: 305-3637. Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, June 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to program motion and color sensors on the robots. For ages 10+. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Books and Bites: Friday, June 10, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the lively conversation at this new bimonthly book discussion opportunity. Discussing Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Pick up your copy at the library today. Info: 305-3637. JP Falcon Grady at Farmtunes: Friday, June 10, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Live music performance. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea: Friday, June 10, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Whatcom Marine Stranding Network presentation on orca whales and other marine mammals. Info: fobbsp.org. Gospel and Americana Music Extravaganza: Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. Featuring Taylor Holtzheimer, Reminisce, Howard and Sandy Andreason, Connie and Paul Holtzheimer plus Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band. Tickets $10. Saturday, June 11, 3 p.m., Gospel matinee, $5. Info: 366-3321. Bird Watching Walk: Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Bird experts lead a guided birding tour of the state park. Info: fobbsp.org. Flag Retirement Ceremony: Saturday, June 11, 1–3 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Bring flags that need to be disposed of. The SIlver City Band Performs: Saturday, June 11, 3–7 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Free. Backstage @ the Border Presents Cabin Fever NW: Saturday, June 11, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal church, 382 Boblett Street, Blaine. Performance by a genre-bending singer-songwriter duo playing folk, bluegrass, pop, alt-country, blues and more. Proceeds after expenses benefit the greater Blaine-Birch Bay community. Info: backstageattheborder.com. Hunters of the Sky: Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. See a variety of birds up close while learning about their habitats, their roles in the environment, and much more. Hands Across the Border Revival: Sunday, June 12, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Peace Arch International Park, Blaine. LEGO Club: Monday, June 13, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Meet new kids and build things. For ages 4-11. Info: 305-3637. Teen Tuesdays - Gaming: Tuesday, June 14, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. PlayMagic the Gathering, board games, Wii games, and more. For grades 6-12. Info: 305-3637. Ferrari-Carano Vintner’s Dinner: Thursday, June 16, 5:30–9:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort. Five-course dinner designed by executive chef Bruno, paired perfectly with the wines of Ferrari-Carano. Info: semiahmoo.com. Buddy Break Volunteer Training: Thursday, June 16, 6–8 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. A respite care program for families with special needs kids needs volunteers. Info: birchbaychurch. com/BuddyBreak. Literary Lunchtime-Storytime Fun for Adults: Friday, June 17, 1–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Listen to a book excerpt, short story or children’s story, then make a simple related craft. Info: 305-3637. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, June 18, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults $6, children under 12 $4. Birch Bay Kite Festival: Saturday and Sunday, June 18–19, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Free kites for kids. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Father’s Day Car Show: Sunday, June 19, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Breakfast buffet, barbecue, live music and car show. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Summer Dance Camps & Classes: Dance Around the World, June 20-24; Ultimate Dance, June 27-July 1; Ballet Stories, August 8-12, 5-week summer classes begin July 6. Info and registration: daytodaydance.com. International Arts and Music Festival: Saturday and Sunday, June 2526, Peace Arch international Park, Blaine.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of May 31 to June 6, 0.38 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 16.43 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 83.4°F on June 5 with a low of 49.8°F on May 31. Average temperature for the week was 65.3°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Zumba, Line Dance and Yoga Classes: Blaine Pavilion, 763 G Street, Blaine. Sponsored by BBBPRD2. For full schedule, visit bbbparkandrec.com Pound Fit: Tuesday, 4–4:45 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Wednesdays 6–6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 a.m. Childcare provided. $5 drop-in fee. 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: toastmasters.org. Karaoke with DJ Rudy: Friday and Saturday nights, 8 p.m.–midnight, Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Alaska Packers Museum: Friday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m., Semiahmoo Park. Open through September. Info: 371-3558. Open Gym: Friday 5:30–7 p.m., Saturdays, 2–4 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Free. Info: 656-6416. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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