August 28 - September 3, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
Man arrested for Blaine sexual assault, page 2
Blaine school board adopts budget, other school news
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The Blaine school board finalized its budget in the district board room on August 25 during its last meeting before the 2025-26 school year officially started. The board also used the meeting to discuss senior parking spots, adding Birch Bay to the district name and student enrollment.
Budget
The board unanimously adopted the 2025-26 budget after new finance director Lynn Vanbuskirk provided its general overview. The vote was 4-0 with Ryan Swinburnson absent.
The budget comes after interim superintendent Dan Chaplik, who started his one-year term in July, put forward a plan to the board that stopped a merger of the primary and elementary schools. The board voted in July to pause the merger, which would have moved first and second grade classes from the primary school into the elementary school, saving the cash-tight district $600,000 this year.
Chaplik said the district saved money from the halted merger by saving some money from many line items, including eliminating the superintendent’s budget altogether. He added that he was focused on the district applying for more grants as well.
“When we look for sustainable funding cuts, I’ll always look away from the classroom,” Chaplik said.
Enrollment trends have the largest impact on the general fund revenue. Chaplik said that kindergarten enrollment was showing improvement from previous years. Enrollment numbers will become available in mid-September.
The district’s 2025-26 ending fund balance is planned to be $3.1 million.
Adding Birch Bay to district name
The board unanimously approved not adding Birch Bay to the Blaine school district name right now, citing financial
Borderite Community Block Party, page 4
County health director appointed, page 6
Excitement abounds on first day of school
Judge warns city of Blaine could seek sanctions in public records lawsuit
A Whatcom County Superior Court judge has found that a man who filed a public records lawsuit against the city of Blaine incorrectly cited the law and warned that practicing it in such a way could potentially be a criminal act and risk the plaintiff being sanctioned by the city.
In a motion hearing on August 22, Judge Robert E. Olson “advised the Plaintiff, Mr. Baker, about filing errors and his intended use of a pseudonym. The Court strongly ad-
vised Mr. Baker to obtain counsel and not proceed pro se, due to Mr. Baker not having a distinct motion, that his use of a pseudonym was moot; he did not file a summons; his miscited and mislabeled use of the law; and that practicing law in such a way could potentially be a criminal act.
“The Court stated further findings on the record regarding the use of civil and local court rules, and cautioned Mr. Baker about potential sanctions that the City of Blaine could seek.”
records lawsuit that Geoffrey Baker, using the pseudonym Otto Pointer, filed August 8 on behalf of a citizen group called Blaine Water Coalition. The 112-page complaint alleges the city systematically violated the state’s public records act, failed to respond in a timely manner, denied physical inspection of documents and concealed environmental documents. Baker has been among a small group critical of the city’s transparency and procedures, especially dealing with environmental con-
(See Lawsuit, page 5)
Ecology asks public for feedback on Drayton Harbor water quality study
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In an effort to help improve water quality in Drayton Harbor, the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) is asking the public to review its draft study on how dangerous bacteria enters Drayton Harbor, and its plan to improve the watershed. The public comment period opened August 21 and will close Friday, September 26.
The Drayton Harbor Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) technical study hopes to address bacteria pollution in the watershed by evaluating properties used for livestock, identify and eliminate faulty points in stormwater drainage systems, identify and repair sewer and septic leaks, educate the public on best practices to reduce bacteria seeping into the watershed, and increase water quality monitoring efforts, among a host of other strategies.
Olson presided over the hearing for a public
The study identifies the need for a 61 to 99 percent reduction in bacteria pollution to protect Blaine’s shellfish business. The DOE states that most bacteria come from “nonpoint sources,” meaning the source of pollution is spread across the watershed, not from specific faulty pipes or agriculture sites.
In an August 25 press release, DOE
(See School, page 6) (See Harbor, page 5)
Photo by Grace McCarthy
FAITH & FUN
Free Christian Program for Kids (Grades K-5)
Man arrested for Blaine rape, imprisonment
Wednesdays • 3-4:30 pm
St. Anne Church, 604 H Street Begins September 17
Sacraments classes & MS Youth Group this Fall! For info, call Eydie 360-319-3643
What’s different?
The City of Blaine Water System has recently increased the chlorine concentration in its drinking water to ensure continued compliance with all water quality standards.
What you may notice:
Changes in taste, odor, or color of your tap water.
What has been upgraded?
City of Blaine continually tests the water system to ensure compliance with regulations for safe drinking water.
The City has upgraded to an on-site hypochlorite generation system disinfectant, which:
• Improves safety by eliminating compressed chlorine gas storage.
• Ensures a reliable disinfectant supply despite national chlorine gas supply chain issues.
B y G race M c c arthy friend’s apartment on August 19 when Valencia Barrera, someone her friend knew, visited the apartment.
A 35-year-old man was arrested August 21 on suspicion of rape and unlawful imprisonment that occurred two days prior in Blaine.
Arturo Osiel Valencia Barrera, 35, is being held in Whatcom County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bail for second-degree rape, unlawful imprisonment and felony harassment, according to jail booking data.
On August 20, Blaine Police Department responded to a call about a sex crime that occurred in the 300 block of Alder Street the previous night. Police spoke to a woman, who told them that she was at her
The woman told police that she had been asleep and awoke to Valencia Barrera sexually assaulting her, according to the affidavit of probable cause filed in Whatcom County Superior Court. The woman refused Valencia Barrera’s advances and tried to physically and verbally repel him, which he disregarded, according to court records.
The woman’s friend came into the room to help the woman, and Valencia Barrera left immediately. The woman later underwent a sexual assault ex -
amination at the hospital.
Valencia Barrera is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, August 29.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or sexual violence, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) 24-hour hotline is available at 360/715-1563 or 877/715-1563.
Brigid Collins Family Support Center, a Bellingham-based nonprofit working to end child abuse, can be reached at 360/734-4616 and brigidcollins.org.
Lummi Victims of Crime has a 24-hour helpline at 360/312-2015.
The National Domestic Violence Helpline operates a chat line at thehotline.org/help.
• City of Blaine hired a consultant, Surveying and Mapping (SAM) LLC, to survey and map utilities throughout the City.
• SAM will be exposing buried assets in public right-of-way and easements.
• No services will be interrupted with this project.
This Fall, get your vehicle transpor ted with a purpose.
Lee Bowe Company is proud to be partnering with the Blaine Public Schools Foundation, an organization dedicated to suppor ting our community ’s students and teachers. For every transpor t you book with us this season, we'll donate a por tion of the proceeds to the foundation When you choose LBC, you're not just getting reliable auto transpor t; you're helping to build a stronger, brighter future for our youth
We look forward to serving you!
Sincerely,
Nathan & Traci Bowe Owners of Lee Bowe Company
The Northern L ght
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Borderite block party welcomes students OpiniOn
s The Peace Arch Education Foundation, Birch Bay-Blaine Thrives and Blaine school district welcomed students and families back from summer break with the Borderite Community Block Party on August 21 at Borderite Stadium. The event had information on community resources, sports and clubs as well as activities, live music and food for more than 800 attendees.
The Editor:
Here’s another opportunity to learn from history before we repeat it, and perhaps add a few new words to our vocabulary. By looking up the definitions, it might help to wake us up.
America in 2025, once a proud democracy and republic with a vibrant Constitution, is well on its way to becoming a fascist theocracy run by an oligarchy. In fact, recently the President manipulated a 9.9 percent purchase of Intel with U.S. funds, thus officially joining the ranks of China, North Korea and Russia as governments who also control industry. That’s one of the definitions of fascism.
There’s a few more examples from history, but there are so many to choose from. Fortunately, none of them were successful, and a great many people died to get rid of them.
Let’s begin with the Spanish Inquisition in 1184 and all of the following inquisitions around the world that mostly ended in Rome in 1908. Now let’s turn to Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945, and we all know how that ended. How about Russia, either during the Czar’s time or up to and including Putin. And let’s not forget the kings and queens of Europe and Great Britain.
Remember, we fought the American Revolution to get free of that fascist theocracy run by an oligarchy called royalty.
And now to our House, Senate and Supreme Court, all of which have become courtiers to the self-crowned king of the United States. As a historical reminder to their behavior, lets look at the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and his appeasement of the Nazis up until 1940 when he was replaced by
CiviC Meetings
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Town halls typically at 5:30 p.m. the first Monday meeting each month. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Birch Bay Community Advisory Committee: Typically the last Thursday of each month, 6 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. Updated meeting info: bit.ly/3QmWVcX.
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4 p.m., district office, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info and Zoom meeting link: bbwsd.com.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second Thursday, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: bit.ly/3EwWiZi.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.
Winston Churchill. And then came WWII, partly because Chamberlain did not stand up to the Nazis.
Write to your congress people, march in protest, write letters to the editor, stand up to the people who want to destroy the Constitution for their own personal gain, greed and power. As Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Please, do not let America go into the Guinness World Records as the largest banana republic in the history of the world. I hope it’s not too late to save our Constitution and our personal freedom from tyranny.
Ronald Snyder
Blaine
Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Blaine Public Works and Park Advisory Board: Second Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine council chambers. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district boardroom, 770 Mitchell Avenue. Info: blainesd.org.
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue: Third Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Station 61 at 9408 Odell Road and via Zoom. Info: nwfrs.net.
BBWARM: Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District Advisory Committee meets quarterly in-person and on Zoom. Info: bbwarm.whatcomcounty.org.
Port of Bellingham: First and third Tuesday, 4 p.m., Port of Bellingham Harbor Center, 1801 Roeder Ave., Ste. 146, in Bellingham and via Zoom. Info: portofbellingham.com.
Photo by Molly Ernst
Lawsuit ...
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cerns, in recent years.
This summer, Baker filed two SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) appeals for Blaine development. Baker made a July 18 public records request related to those appeals and filed the lawsuit on August 8 after he believed the city had not sufficiently followed state records laws.
Baker had requested his real name be sealed out of fear of retaliation, citing anti-SLAPP laws that typically protect people from retaliatory lawsuits. Baker’s name was not initially redacted from the public lawsuit and had been used by city officials and in The Northern Light
“The Court found it would be in gross error if it were to sign any orders and struck today’s hearing,” hearing records state.
Baker wrote in an email to The Northern Light that the coalition’s goal is not to halt development, but to promote responsible growth that protects environmental resources. The coalition is made up of at least two people, according to court records.
“We understand that Olson denied our motions based solely on procedural deficiencies under Washington court rules, as we were proceeding pro se (self-represented),” Baker wrote. “He provided helpful guidance on those rules but did not address or dismiss the substantive merits of our Public Re-
Harbor ...
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stated that fecal coliform and E. coli strains can enter waterways through faulty sewer and septic systems, and that rainy seasons can introduce more bacteria into Drayton Harbor. The Washington State Department of Health regularly issues bans on recreational shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor due to unsafe levels of biotoxin and other potentially dangerous
cords Act (PRA) claims against the city of Blaine.”
Baker did not respond to questions on whether he intended to hire an attorney or continue pursuing the lawsuit. He is seeking injunctive relief, daily penalties up to $100 per day, attorney fees and systemic reforms to prevent future public record violations.
Lawsuit lead-up
The city has been fighting what it considers misinformation ever since Blaine City Council approved large manufactured home parks in east Blaine in October 2023. The decision upset some opponents, who questioned how the city handled and researched their concerns on environmental, traffic and economic impacts.
Concerns from a handful of people snowballed after council’s decision, driving an uptick in city public records requests that city officials have estimated costing thousands of dollars. City officials said the requests took staff away from other work for the municipal government, which doesn’t have a designated records clerk and has been operating on a barebones budget since the pandemic.
In November 2023, council voted to approve the state’s recommendation on fees for copies of public records, which it had previously offered for free because of low demand. As provided in state law, viewing records remain free to the public.
City officials said earlier this month, before the lawsuit was filed,
contamination.
“This TMDL builds on the local water pollution control efforts that are already making progress,” Rachel McCrea, water quality section manager for the Northwest region wrote in a statement. “Finalizing this plan will help keep that forward momentum by identifying focus areas and additional actions so bacteria levels can continue to go down.”
The draft study can be found by visiting bit.ly/4oWZy5k, and public comment is available at bit.ly/4mMU1N2
that the government remains overloaded with records requests. In an attempt to find relief, one of the city’s top priorities for this year’s legislative session was requesting state lawmakers explore changes to the public records act that kept transparency but provided additional support to small governments. Due to pending litigation, city
manager Mike Harmon declined to comment on the hearing or on whether the city was considering potential sanctions against Baker, as the court warned the plaintiff could be a possibility.
2026 TOURISM RELATED PROPOSALS. Grant applications are available on the City’s website www.cityofblaine.com or by emailing Alex Wenger, CDS Director at awenger@cityofblaine.com. Applications must be emailed to Alex Wenger by the end of the day, Monday, September 1, 2025. For questions, please email or call (360)332-8311 Ext 2001
s Geoffrey Baker speaks during a town hall session before a Blaine City Council meeting in April. Photo by Grace McCarthy
s Drayton Harbor Oyster Company’s farm in Blaine. Photo by Mark Seymour
reasons and the inclusion of other communities in the name like Point Roberts.
Board member Steve Galbraith said he and Swinburnson met with a concerned Birch Bay group last year and that, while he understood their concerns, he was concerned adding Birch Bay could bring up questions about adding Point Roberts and Haynie. Board member Erika Creydt said she thought the district should focus on acquiring a Birch Bay property, and board member Ben Lazarus said he hadn’t been approached by any constituents which made him wonder if the name change represented the overall community sentiment. Chaplik said he wanted to focus on improving relations with Birch Bay.
Birch Bay land purchase
Chaplik said purchasing land for a Birch Bay elementa -
ry school remained high on his priority list and he had reached out to a few people to discuss the land acquisition further.
The district has been eyeing a school there for decades and last August the district received approval to evaluate Whatcom County’s Bay Horizon Park.
Senior personalized parking spots
The board unanimously approved allowing seniors to paint a personalized parking spot for an additional $25 if they purchased a parking pass. There will be a “Senior Parking Painting Day” where all of the students who have been approved for a personalized spot will decorate their area. The board also approved parking registration for students to obtain parking permits.
Systems update and phone policy
Chaplik said he saw a need for the district to have more program consistency across classrooms and schools, and he was looking at changing the
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way absences were monitored.
Along the lines of consistency, Chaplik said he planned to bring the board a cell phone
Member of the Month
Number of volunteers: Four volunteer board of directors, and always looking for volunteers for additional support.
How long in business: Four months.
Description of the business: Blaine Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing support to the Blaine School District through education enrichment, educator support and facilities improvements. Since April we have completed a rock painting recess club (K-2), teacher appreciation ice cream social, and replaced the elementary school outdoor basketball hoops. We are excited to provide a place where local businesses, families, and the community as a whole, can be a part of making big and small meaningful contributions to our youth, and the sustainability of the community. How the business started: BPSF was founded by an individual need to “do something” to support the Blaine schools, to rally our amazing community and come together to give our very best to our kids. It is a passion project that keeps getting better!
Future goals: Increase community volunteers in the school and educational enrichment through local business collaborations (on-campus workshops/off-site student tours). Raise funds for 2025-2026 initiatives at the BPSF fall online auction (Oct. 11 – 19). Rally the community and get everyone excited about all the great things that are (and can) happen at Blaine schools!
policy at the next meeting because he saw different cell phone rules throughout the district.
New Whatcom County health director appointed
A new Whatcom County health director has been appointed to fill the position following a nationwide search.
Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu appointed Champ Thomaskutty as director of Whatcom County Health and Community Services, according to an August 21 announcement from Whatcom County. Thomaskutty currently serves as a deputy health officer in Maryland.
Whatcom County Council is expected to vote on Sidhu’s appointment during its Tuesday, September 9 meeting. If appointed, Thomaskutty would start the position at the end of October.
“I am excited to come to Whatcom County and continue my lifelong mission of improving health outcomes for all,” Thomaskutty wrote in a statement. “I very much look forward to getting to know the department team, community partners and local health leaders. This team
has done so much great work, and we have a wonderful opportunity to continue building on those successes.”
Thomaskutty oversees 275 staff with a $25 million operating budget as deputy health officer for the Calvert County Health Department in Prince Fredrick, Maryland. In this role, he serves as chief operations officer and agency administrator.
(See Health, next page)
Point Roberts meeting
The next school board meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday, September 22 at Point Roberts Primary School.
s From l.; Blaine school board president Cliff Freeman, interim superintendent Dan Chaplik and superintendent’s assistant Debbie Otto during the August 25 Blaine School Board meeting. Photo by Grace McCarthy
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s Champ Thomaskutty.
Photo courtesy of Whatcom County
Events to celebrate Eat Local Month
Eat Local Month in September ushers in a statewide celebration of local farms and restaurants just as summer wanes and cooler weather brings new harvest. This year’s celebration in Whatcom County will include a farm tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 13.
Washington state governor Bob Ferguson signed a proclamation declaring this September as Eat Local Month, a celebration that emerged from Bellingham-based nonprofit, Sustainable Connections 14 years ago. Sustainable Connections established its Eat Local First campaign in 2011 to promote local food systems in Whatcom and Skagit counties, which quickly gained statewide support.
The peak harvest of September is, in part, why it was chosen as the time to encourage people to buy from local farms.
“It’s the end of summer season
Health ...
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He’s previously worked as director of data and community engagement for St. Mary’s County Department of Health and director of chronic disease epidemiology for the Indiana State Department of Health. He earned his
and the start of the fall season,” said Jennifer Gillis, food and farming manager at Sustainable Connections. “If you’ve been to our farmers markets that time of year, they’re most vibrant. We have all the tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. We’re starting to have some of the fall fruits, squashes and pumpkins.”
The free, self-guided Whatcom County Farm Tour has 15 locations where farmers will show off their specialties. The tour will provide attendees an opportunity to see how their favorite goods – from flowers to meats and cheeses – make their way to their homes. Northwest Whatcom County farms on the tour include Fair Cow’s Path Farm, 4186 Loomis Trail Road in Blaine; Five Elements Harvest, 9498 Stein Road in Custer; Grace Harbor Farms and Steensma Creamery, 2347 Birch Bay-Lynden Road in Custer; and Widnor Farms, 1858
master’s degree in public health from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Whatcom County Health and Community Services has over 150 employees who assist with the county’s food safety, monitoring communicable diseases and behavioral health, among other areas of health.
W. Badger Road in Custer.
Food trucks will be dotted throughout the farms, selling local eats as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
In addition to the farm tour, Sustainable Connections will host a Sandwich Showdown all month. The participating restaurants, including The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro in Blaine, will sell sandwiches with local ingredients. Consumers will then upload their receipts to the Eat Local First website and vote on their favorite sandwiches. Participants will receive weekly prizes and the winning restaurant will be awarded at the end of the month.
“We’re hoping to eat for the future, too,” Gillis said. “We want farming land to stay viable here in Whatcom County.”
More information on Eat Local Month and the Whatcom Farm Tour can be found at eatlocalfirst. org/eat-local-month.
s The Blaine Public Schools Foundation, led by Blaine parent Traci Bowe, raised money to replace dilapidated basketball hoops outside of Blaine Elementary School. The foundation celebrated the revitalized hoops during the Borderite Block Party on August 21. For more information about the foundation, visit blaineschoolsfoundation.org.
Photo by Louise Mugar
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Home Garden
At the beginning of this year, the city of Bellingham passed a new law that required every residence to have a yard waste toter as part of their trash service. The howling was heard across the county! It seemed to the casual observer that Bellingham was “just being Bellingham” and making up requirements for lifestyle changes that no one wanted.
But I discovered some interesting information when researching the backstory.
In 2015, it was determined that 1.2 tons of edible and inedible food waste was generated annually in Washington. In 2019, the Food Waste Reduction Act helped to address the issue of edible foods being redirected out of the landfills.
According to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, nearly one in every six people is food insecure across our state. When food is thrown away, we
lose more than just nourishment. We also waste the water, energy, labor and other inputs used to grow, harvest and transport that food. This has big costs for everyone, and this law has made a large difference in the donations to our local food banks.
Washington has committed to reducing landfill-disposed organic material by 75 percent by 2030. By 2025, amount of edible food disposed of in the landfill must be reduced by 20 percent. In an attempt to meet these goals, in March 2022, then-governor Jay Inslee signed E2SHB 1799 into law, a bill to reduce food and yard waste in landfills in Washington. The new law puts Washington on the road toward continued food donation, composting and anaerobic digestion.
Composting is a key tool to move organic waste out of the landfill. The Washington State Department of Ecology writes on its website that “composting is an important component of ‘closed loop’ recycling.” The department added that composting could reduce greenhouse gases and provide an important resource for farmers, gardeners and cities. The challenge is education.
Research over the last 20 to 30 years confirms that the disposal of compostable materials into landfills produces not only a significant environmental risk but also a health risk to both humans and animals primarily through the production of methane gas. Compost and other organic materials can improve soil health, water quality and other environmental outcomes when processed in management facilities. However, (See Garden, next page)
s Kelle Rankin-Sunter. File photo
in order for these facilities to be beneficial to the environment and pencil out financially, it’s important that organic material going into them are free of plastic, pesticides and other materials that could reduce compost quality. Over the next several years, depending on the residence or business, depositing compostable materials into the landfill won’t
& Home Garden & Home Garden
(See Garden, previous page) be allowed. To help everyone understand why this is an important change, Washington State University Extension, the Whatcom County Library System and Blaine CORE have collaborated to create a series of workshops to be held at Whatcom county branch libraries. The workshops, titled “Reduce Waste at Home: The Art and Science of Composting, Vermiculture and Waste Reduction,” will be held:
• 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 at the South Whatcom library;
• 1-3 p.m. Friday, September 26 at the Lynden library;
• 1-3 p.m. Thursday, October 2 at the Lummi Island library;
• 5:30-7:30 Wednesday, October 29 at the Ferndale library;
• 1-3 p.m. Saturday, November 1 at the Everson library; (See Garden, page 10)
File photo
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• 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 5 at the Blaine library; • And from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 6 at the Point Roberts library. For more information on the organics management law, visit the Washington State Department of Ecology website at bit.ly/4mCkXiP. More information can be found at nwcore.org as well.
Kelle Rankin-Sunter is founder of Blaine CORE, which holds free home and gardening classes at Blaine Public Library. Rankin-Sunter can be reached at fruit@BlaineCORE.com.
Though it might be most instantly associated with a popular film directed by famed director Alfred Hitchcock, vertigo is a serious condition that can affect anyone in a household, including the family dog. Also known as vestibular disease, vertigo primarily affects older dogs.
The vestibular system helps dogs maintain their balance, and vertigo is marked by the sudden disturbance of that balance. According to Union Animal Hospital in Spokane dogs afflicted with vertigo usually stagger, but some may be unable to stand and, in rare cases, dogs may roll over
and over. VCA Animal Hospitals notes that head tilt and an irregular jerking eye movements known as nystagmus are additional symptoms of vertigo in dogs. Various factors can cause vertigo in dogs, including inner ear infec-
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce celebrated the finale of summer events with Birch Bay Derby Day on August 23. With help from community partners, the festival included a 5K, pancake breakfast, book sale, family-friendly poker
run, crab derby and rubber duck derby, one of the festival’s most popular events. View more photos at thenorthernlight.com.
tions, drugs that are toxic to the ear, trauma or injury, tumors and hypothyroidism. Though symptoms of vertigo can be unsettling for dogs and their owners, VCA Animal Hospitals notes many pets begin to improve within 72 hours, and most ful-
ly recover within two to three weeks. Treatment for vertigo can be discussed with a veterinarian, and the persistence of symptoms for more than two to three weeks may indicate the presence of another underlying disorder.
Photos by Mary Jane Thompson / courtesy of Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: STEVE WESLEY ROOSA, Deceased. No. 25-4-00772-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Evan P. Jones
EXPERIENCED SEAMSTRESS
The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: August 5, 2025 with Clerk of Court:
Date of First Publication: April 14, 2025
Name of Administrator: LINDA ROOSA
Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262
Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229
Telephone: (360) 325-2550
Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com
DATED August 5, 2025
AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262
Attorney for Administrator LINDA ROOSA
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Stephen Fraser MacLeod, Deceased. NO. 25-4-00771-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Lee Grochmal
or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both of the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: August 14, 2025, with the Clerk of Court
Date of First Publication: August 14, 2025
Name of Personal Representative: Donna Breed
Attorney for Personal Representative: Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339
Address for Mailing or Service: True North Legal Services, PLLC PO Box 934, Bellingham, WA 98227
P: (360) 639-3393
E: Genissa@truenorthlegalservices.com
DATED: August 14, 2025
True North Legal Services, PLLC
Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339
Attorney for Personal Representative: Donna Breed
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: August 14, 2025
Personal Representative: Cindy Maxwell PO Box 32510
Bellingham, WA 98228
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA
probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both of the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: August 21, 2025, with the Clerk of Court
Date of First Publication: August 21, 2025
Name of Personal Representative: Olga Galle
Attorney for Personal Representative: Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339
Address for Mailing or Service: True North Legal Services, PLLC PO Box 934, Bellingham, WA 98227
P: (360) 639-3393
E: Genissa@truenorthlegalservices.com
DATED: August 21, 2025
True North Legal Services, PLLC
Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339
Attorney for Personal Representative: Olga Galle
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sheriff’s repOrts
August 13, 10:25 a.m.: Missing child on Sweet Road.
August 13, 10:40 a.m.: Hit and run cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
August 13, 4:56 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Stadsvold Road.
August 13, 7:18 p.m.: Domestic violence cold call on Holeman Avenue.
August 14, 11:30 a.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 14, 12:12 p.m.: Domestic violence cold call on Birch Terrace Drive.
August 14, 2:49 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Birch Bay Drive.
August 14, 7:04 p.m.: DUI arrest on Blaine Road.
August 15, 1:03 p.m.: Hit and run cold call on Wooldridge Drive.
August 15, 7:46 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Sunburst Drive.
August 16, 11:39 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Square Street.
August 17, 1:00 a.m.: Missing person cold call on Camber Lane.
August 18, 3:48 a.m.: DUI arrest on N. Enterprise Road.
August 18, 8:44 a.m.: Theft cold call on Kickerville Road.
August 18, 10:18 p.m.: Shots on Alderson Road.
August 19, 2:46 p.m.: Fraud cold call on Alder Street.
August 19, 4:33 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Harborview Road.
August 19, 5:54 p.m.: Domestic violence arrest on Bay Road.
August 20, 8:50 a.m.: Domestic violence cold call on Harborview Road.
August 20, 2:27 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Harborview Road.
August 20, 7:39 p.m.: DUI arrest on Birch Bay Drive. For a complete list of WCSO reports, visit whatcomcounty.us/2120/Activity-Reports.
pOLiCe repOrts
August 16, 12:38 p.m.: Rape on E Street.
August 16, 9:18 p.m.: Domestic – physical on 8th Street.
August 17, 12:14 a.m.: Serve warrant on Mitchell Avenue.
August 17, 11:11 a.m.: Domestic – physical on Mitchell Avenue.
August 18, 12:57 p.m.: Rape on H Street.
August 19, 11:33 a.m.: Harassment on H Street.
August 19, 12:01 p.m.: Domestic – physical on 15th Street.
August 19, 1:15 p.m.: Theft on
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9. Cover the entirety of 13. Leafy appetizer 14. Showy ornament 15. Norse personification of old age 16. Athletes 17. Closes tightly 18. Attack via hurling items
19. Where the reserves stand 21. Sword 22. Begat 23. Damage another’s reputation 24. Northeast 25. Turf 28. For each 29. Hours (Spanish) 31. Western state 33. One who offers help 36. Flanks 38. A woolen cap of Scottish origin 39. Free from drink or drugs 41. Tunnels
44. Mature 45. More dried-up 46. News organiza-
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48. Steal something 49. Forms one’s public persona (abbr.)
51. Female fish eggs
52. Small petrel of southern seas
54. Edible starches
56. Historical 60. In a place to sleep 61. Horse grooms
62. Off-Broadway theater award 63. Chinese dynasty 64. Resembling a wing 65. Small projection on a bird’s wing 66. Of the Isle of Man 67. Derived unit of force (abbr.) 68. Plate for Eucharist DOWN 1. Vipers 2. Ancient city in Syria 3. Slog 4. Emits coherent radiation 5. “Pollock” actor Harris 6. Bleated 7. Monetary units of Afghanistan 8. Tooth doctor 9. One who takes
apart 10. Commoner 11. Beat poet Ginsberg 12. Cave deposit material 14. Home energy backup 17. Begets 20. Face part 21. Frocks 23. Hill or rocky peak 25. Giving the impression of dishonesty 26. About ear 27. Male parents 29. Popular grilled food 30. Vaccine developer 32. Not conforming 34. Polite address for women 35. 1970 U.S. environmental law 37. Astronomical period of 18 years 40. One who fights the government 42. Center for Excellence in Education 43. Watches discreetly 47. An electrically charged atom 49. Hymn
Coming up
Historic Plover Ferry: Friday-Sunday, August 29-31. Ride Washington’s oldest foot passenger ferry from Blaine Harbor Marina to Semiahmoo Resort’s Wharf Dock at Tongue Point. Saturdays only in September. One-way tickets cost $6 for adults and children over 11, $2 for children ages 2-10, and children under 2 ride for free. Schedule your ride and get your tickets online at bitl.ly/4jd7Jqd.
Live Music at Station 49: Friday, August 29, 6 p.m., Station 49, 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Featuring: The Penny Stinkers. Free admission and family-friendly. Info: station49.fun.
Lummi Island Labor Day Art Tour: Saturday and Sunday, August 30-31, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Over 30 artists and craftspeople showcase their work at 14 locations around Lummi Island. Info and map: lummi-island.com/artists-studio-tour.
Live Music in the Park: Saturday, August 30, 3 p.m., Birch Bay State Park’s wildlife theater. Enjoy concert selections as well as light-hearted summer songs by the Bellingham Community Band. Free. Bring a chair.
Peace Portal Drive.
August 19, 4:29 p.m.: Senile subject on H Street.
August 20, 11:48 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Martin Street.
August 20, 3:13 p.m.: Subject with weapon on Marine Drive.
August 20, 7:35 p.m.: Rape on Alder Street.
August 22, 2:41 p.m.: Lewd conduct on D Street.
August 22, 9:49 p.m.: Attempted suicide on Harborview Road.
For a complete list of BPD reports, visit Facebook.com/ BlainePoliceDepartmentWA.
50. Arabic given name
52. Popular pie nut
53. City in Zambia
55. Species of cherry
56. John __, British writer 57. Be next to 58. Make angry 59. Give birth to a lamb or kid
61. Unhappy
ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM
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August 28 - September 3 at Blaine. Not for navigation.
Live Music at Station 49: Saturday, August 30, 5 p.m., Station 49, 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Featuring: Minimum Wage Band. Free admission and family-friendly. Info: station49.fun.
DJ and Dance at Station 49: Saturday, August 30, 8 p.m., Station 49, 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Free admission and family-friendly. Info: station49.fun.
Live Music at Station 49: Sunday, August 31, 5 p.m., Station 49, 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Featuring: Young Kidz Trio. Free admission and family-friendly. Info: station49.fun.
Live Music at Station 49: Monday, September 1, 3 p.m., Station 49, 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Featuring: Emery Road. Free admission and family-friendly. Info: station49.fun.
Country Concert at Station 49: Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6, 8 p.m., Station 49, 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Featuring: Cash’d Outthe Johnny Cash Show from Las Vegas. Tickets and info: station49.fun. Warrior Service Salmon Fishing and Crabbing Derby: Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7. Join a heartfelt mission to support veterans in reconnecting with themselves, their loved ones, and their communities with fishing and crabbing fun. Salmon BBQ and crab dinner 2 p.m. on Sunday at American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Info and registration: warriorservice.org.
Skagit Wedding Show: Sunday, September 7. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Christanson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; Vanderveen Farm, 15673 Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon; and Stepping Stones Garden, 17503 Cook Road, Burlington. Tour three venues and meet over 30 vendors. VIP tickets $25, general admission $15 at: bit.ly/45CpT15.
Live Music at Station 49: Sunday, September 7, 3 p.m., Station 49, 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Featuring: Wicked Timing. Free admission and family-friendly. Info: station49.fun.
Semiahmoo Seaside BBQ Series: Friday, September 12, 5 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. A rotating menu featuring fresh seafood, locally sourced meats, and seasonal veggies. Live music by Alex Britton. Tickets $65 at semiahmoo.com.
Run with the Chums 5K Fun Run: Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m., bp Highlands, 6898 Point Whitehorn Road. Free, family-friendly event for all ages. The scenic 5K course offers beautiful shoreline and beaches. Smolt sprint for kids 10 and under at 9:30 a.m. Pets on leash welcome. Info and registration: bit.ly/421oNJI.
Catoberfest: Saturday, September 13, noon–7 p.m., Blaine Marine Park. Family-friendly fundraiser for the Blaine Food Bank featuring live music, beer, food, games and auction. Presented but Beach Cat Brewing. Tickets $25, 17 and user free with an adult, at: bit.ly/3VkaVql.
Ongoing
Blaine Food Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.–noon. Info:360/332-6350 or Info@ blainefoodbank.org.
The Bridge Food Bank: Fridays, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. New registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome.
CAP Clothing Bank: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon and Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. 508 G Street. The Community Assistance Program clothing bank is now located in the basement of the CAP Center providing free clothing and linens. Donations accepted only during open hours or by special arrangement. Info: blainecap.org or 360/392-8484.
Senior Community Meals: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Suggested donation of $6 per meal ($10 if under 60) or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040.
Weather
Precipitation: During the period of August 18 to 24, no precipitation was recorded. The 2025 year-to-date precipitation is 17.2 inches.
Temperature: High for the past week was 84.2°F on August 23, with a low of 50.4°F on August 21. Average high was 79.8°F and average low was 54.5°F.
The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Donations accepted Wednesdays, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. or by appointment. The Bridge Community Hope Center’s new location, 7620 Birch Bay Drive.
Friends of Birch Bay Library: Meets second Mondays. 6:30 p.m., Birch Bay Birch Bay Vogt Library site, 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Info: friendsofbirchbaylibrary.org.
Friends of Blaine Library: Meets third Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Find out the latest library news at this monthly FOBL Board of Directors meeting. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Info: blainelibraryfriends.org.
Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum: Open Friday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Free, donations welcome. Books and Bites: Friday, February 21, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. February title: The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and A Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel.. Info: Kelly at 360/305-3637.
Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Blaine school district rings in new school year
September 7, 3-6 Wicked Timing - Sunday September 7, 3-6 Ten Feet
- Saturday September 13, 5-8
5-8
Benson Band - Sunday September 14, 3-6
Benson Band - Sunday September 14, 3-6
Invisible Cowboys - Saturday September 27, 5-8 The Invisible Cowboys - Saturday September 27, 5-8 JP Falcon Band - Sunday September 21 , 3-6 JP Falcon Band - Sunday September 21 , 3-6
The Shannanagins - Sunday September 28, 3-6 The Shannanagins - Sunday September 28, 3-6
Troy Fair Band - Saturday October 4, 5-8 Troy Fair - Saturday October 4, 5-8
Wicked Timing - Sunday October 5, 3-6
Wicked Timing - Sunday October 5, 3-6
Ten Feet Thick - Saturday October 11 , 5-8 Ten Feet
- Sunday October 12, 3-6 Live Music
- Saturday October , 5-8 Live Music
- Sunday October 12, 3-6
s Katie Griffith, literacy facilitator at Blaine school district, uses a foam hand to give high-fives to Blaine Elementary School families as they enter the front doors for the first day of school on August 27. Photo by Grace McCarthy
s Buses drop off students in front of the Blaine middle and high schools the morning of August 27. Photo by Molly Ernst
s George Yesian takes his daughter, Lauryn, to Blaine Elementary School for her first day of third grade. Photo by Grace McCarthy
We’re Open!
Shop & Dine in these downtown Blaine Businesses! Phase 2 of Blaine’s Downtown Revitalization Project has started. During construction, the following downtown businesses will remain open and have public access:
• Bella Boutique (pedestrian walkway off G St.)
• Blaine Bouquets (pedestrian walkway off G St.)
• Monte’s Just A Bite (pedestrian walkway off H St.)
• Inn on the Harbor (pedestrian walkway off H St.)
• Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. (pedestrian walkway off H St.)
• Aloha Cafe (pedestrian walkway off H St.)
• Ttowa Sushi (access through back parking lot)
• CTK Church (pedestrian walkway off H St.)
• Black Forest Steak House (pedestrian walkway off G St.)
• Chada Thai (pedestrian walkway off Martin St.)
• Railway Cafe (pedestrian walkway off Martin St.)
• Horseshoe Antiques (enter off Martin St.)
• Paso del Norte (enter side door off Martin St.)
• Wheel House Bar & Grill (enter off alley between H St. & Martin St.)
• Border Town Pizza (enter side door off H Street)
• Mood Swings Clothing (sidewalk open)
Also Open in Downtown Blaine!
• Blaine Enterprises • Blaine Art Gallery (Closed until September) • Bayside Beauty • Hagen’s of Blaine
COMING TO THE EVENT CENTER
KENNY METCALF
As Elton SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13
DOORS 7:00PM SHOW 8:00PM
$15 | $20
DOORS 7:00PM SHOW 8:00PM $30 | $45 | $55
MAROON VIBES
Tribute to Maroon 5 SATURDAY OCTOBER 4
DOORS 7:00PM SHOW 8:00PM
$15 General Admission $20 Reserved Seating
Temporary sidewalks on Peace Portal may be in place