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Blaine city staff host a “Roadeo” B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e
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s Onlookers gaze at a display of heavy-duty construction equipment during the August 19 Roadeo. The event was created to give the public a closer look at daily tasks conducted by the public works department. Dozens attended the event, which featured live displays, interactive exhibits and several members of the public works department as well as other local municipalities including the fire station and police department.
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School district water supply passes lead test By Oliver Lazenby Blaine school district staff didn’t find any problems with the water in school drinking fountains and other fixtures after testing for lead this summer, superintendent Ron Spanjer said at the August 22 school board meeting. “All the samples have been well within the acceptable limits,” Spanjer said. “We were encouraged by that.” The district tested water from kitchen sinks, hallway drinking fountains and
classroom drinking fountains to get an overall view of the district’s supply system. The sampling is voluntary, as state rules for lead testing have been on hold since 2009, district facilities supervisor Alan Pomeroy said in a May memo to the school board. Blaine and many other school districts reviewed their lead testing procedures this year after the Tacoma school district, the second largest in the state, found lead in 13 of its elementary schools, according to the Seattle Times.
Mitchell Avenue bridge reopens after weeks of construction B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Summertime construction on Mitchell Avenue overpass is coming to a close. Last week, the city opened the bridge for the public ahead of schedule. The final steps of the project remain and are set to be completed within the next few weeks. Colacurcio Brothers Construction led the project, which began on June 20 after school let out for the summer. Construc-
tion necessitated a closure to the I-5 overpass and led to a number of safety and accessibility improvements for the area. “We are thrilled that these significant safety improvements have been completed in time for the school year,” said Alan Pomeroy, Blaine school district facilities supervisor. The construction crew replaced a paved path near the dead end on Boblett Street with a concrete pedestrian path. It will
open once a handrail is installed. The dirt path from Mitchell Street to Boblett Street has also been paved. Both ends of Mitchell Avenue bridge were filled with a lightweight material to repair settlement issues with the existing concrete. The work also led to an improvement in the turn radius from Mitchell to Boblett Street to make it easier for school buses to navigate. (See Mitchell, page 3)
Childhood lead exposure increases risks for hearing, speech, learning and behavior problems; brain and nervous system damage; and slowed growth and development, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lead typically leaches into water from plumbing, rather than directly from the water source, according to the CDC. The city of Blaine tests its water annually and the latest annual report showed no indications of lead issues, Pomeroy said.
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A crowd mixed with folks of all ages and interests – perhaps even a few aspiring maintenance workers – stopped by Blaine’s first equipment “Roadeo” last Friday. Blaine’s public works department hosted the event to give the public a glimpse at what city maintenance workers do each day. From 1 to 3:30 p.m., a line of heavy-duty machines and vehicles sat tall behind the Blaine library for all to see. “A lot of what we do in public works is behind the scenes,” said public works director Ravyn Whitewolf. “A lot of what we do is really cool.” The quality of life in Blaine is impacted directly by the actions of public works staff, she said. The department is tasked with managing all city utilities, including water, wastewater, storm water and electrical services as well as repair and maintenance of s Kids and event streets and pubvolunteers engage in lic facilities. a water balloon fight during the Roadeo. The event was modeled after Photo by Stefanie Donahue similar events sponsored by public works departments throughout the country. Often, public works roadeos feature competitions between operators. However, Blaine’s event focused on engaging the public through demonstrations and interactive displays. On Friday, spectators watched in awe as
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a backhoe, designed to dig and maneuver heavy objects, carefully transported a wine glass between two nearby tables. A display featuring a robotic camera used to snake through storm and sewer drains was setup for use. Sitting nearby was a vactor truck, equipped with a large black tube used for sanitary maintenance.
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s A public works employee looks out over the crowd during Blaine’s Roadeo event.
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Blaine City Council passes budget amendment B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e By unanimous vote, Blaine city councilmembers on August 23 adopted midstream changes to the 2016 budget that will fund a number of projects. The mid-year adjustments allocate $180,500 to, among others, fund the city’s strategic economic initiative, neighborhood cleanup projects, microphones for coun-
cil chambers and new safety rails for the senior center. Finance director Jeff Lazenby presented original project recommendations to the council at a July 25 meeting. The newly sequestered monies will pull from the city’s general fund, the Rural Economic Development fund and capital funds. Grants will also account for a portion of the funding.
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Burn ban in place for the county Salishan neighborhood hosts picnic B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The Whatcom County Fire Marshal imposed a total residential burn ban on August 18. Until further notice, all open burning is restricted in unincorporated Whatcom County. The news comes just as the Washington Department of Natural Resources instituted a ban on burning throughout all state protected lands. Whatcom County is currently listed as
During an August 16 meeting, Port of Bellingham commissioners approved $74,264 in funding for three improvement projects taking place in Blaine Harbor. Sawtooth dock, east of the Westman Marine building, as well as two docks located in the industrial area are currently under construction. Due to the dilapidated condition of each dock, access of use is limited. In March, commissioners agreed to allocate $285,000 for
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structural repairs to the sawtooth dock. To date, improvement projects at sawtooth, as well as the north and south piers opposite the harbor entrance, have been dedicated to out-of-water repair. With this next round of funding, project staff will conclude repairs below water and open the piers for partial use. Port of Bellingham spokesman Mike Hogan said the sawtooth dock is expected to open by the end of August. Both the north and south piers should open by the end of September with load restrictions.
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Moving forward, the handicapped accessible trail to Boblett Street from the bridge still requires work. Additional small projects require attention prior to completion. The State of Washington Transportation Improvement Board awarded $554,167 for the project. The city supplied $29,166 from local street funds. According to assistant public works director Bill Bullock, the city expects to come in under budget. Since the project is just a few steps away from completion, the city has
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s A purebred Friesian colt was born August 21 in Custer to mother, Opal. At the time the photo was taken, the unnamed colt was about 11 hours old. Photo by Jack Kinter
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Letters The Editor: A call to anyone who worked at Blaine Air Force Station: There is to be the first ever reunion on the September 17. For information, go online to uneeda-audio.com/757th/ or call me, Jim Zell at 360/739-1028. You may buy a baseball hat I designed for the 757th across the street from the Washington Federal Bank. Jim Zell Blaine The Editor: Hillary can’t be trusted on the TPP because of her husband’s NAFTA? President Reagan spoke of an Americas Trading Pact during his campaign for 1980. It took lobbyists three presidencies to finally get it
passed. It was not President Clinton’s plan. When Hillary started working on health care as First Lady, big pharmaceutical and medical insurance lobbyists started negative campaigns against her. Citizens United only exacerbates bad press for sale and fractured journalism. Now the very insurance companies who endorsed private, for profit insurance are pulling out of Affordable Care Act plans because they do not want to cover sick people: some of the same corporations who have “baggaged” Hillary’s reputation for 30 years. Trump’s six bankruptcies left workers and contractors broke. “Donations” never made, imported merchandise with his name and his bleak opinion of our coun-
try are facts, not propaganda. The Associated Press reported Trump’s anger because the GOP diverted money from the presidential campaign to senatorial and legislative candidates, yet he says, “I don’t need any help from anyone because I am rich!” Inconsistencies? Thank goodness for what is left of investigative reporting. But how can one tell what is reporting and what is propaganda? Reason and your own investigation from mixed media resources! Donna Starr Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Saturday, August 27 Gary and Judy Dunster will celebrate! The couple met in the summer of 1965 in Birch Bay, while Judy was working at Shore Acres. Gary did his best to impress Judy by telling her about the brand new red Volkswagen Beetle he had recently ordered. As it turned out she was not particularly fond of red cars, noting green was her favorite color. When Gary returned and announced he had contacted the dealership and requested a green car instead, she decided she should at least go on one date with him. And the rest, as they say, was history. Their marriage has been full of adventures, fun times and its share of hard times. Through it all Gary and Judy have been a shining example of what it means to be devoted to one another. Their family has always been important to them, but they'll tell you they attribute the success of their marriage to the fact that they didn't always put their family first. They put each other first, which in turn made the marriage strong, from which the family benefited. For that their children extend their deep gratitude. No reception will be held for the couple. They chose a vacation on the beach with their children and grandchildren in lieu of a gathering.
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s The Pickford Film Center, located on 1318 Bay Street in Bellingham, is showing “Kensho at the Bedfellow,” which stars Brad Raider, Kaley Ronayne and features a familiar name to Blaine, Michelle Berry. The film will premiere at the Pickford on September 1 for one night only. Michelle plays a character named April in the film who is the sister to the lead character. Michelle Berry, or Michelle Cameron as she goes by professionally,
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morale of our employees here. At the end of the day, I want the employees to be happy to come to work here. On a public front, what initiatives are you taking to improve the user experience? Nationally, CBP is the driver of creating things to improve the traveler experience. I help improve the user experience by furthering CPB’s professionalism engagement programs. [For example], I meet with the officers and the managers to discuss our role and how to ensure that we’re professional in all of our activities. I believe that is the first step to improving the traveler’s experience here. When they arrive, travelers can be confident the officer performing their inspection is knowledgeable and displays a level of professionalism that they have an expectation to have when they are crossing the border. Can you identify any goals you have for the coming years as director? The biggest and most important goal of mine, and I can’t stress it more, is just to assure the safety and morale of the employees that I supervise. It’s a big job. Espe-
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s The Blaine Public Library LEGO Club was in full swing August 22. Library staff member Cindy Lettel gave Brody Heit, 7, a first-hand look at a creation made at a past club meeting. While not all pieces are saved, some are housed in a storage closet in the library and later built on by future LEGO architects. It was Heit’s first time at the club, but certainly not his first time building with LEGOs. The club is open to ages 4 to 11 and is free to participate. LEGO bricks are provided. Photo by Stefanie Donahue
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Aspiring homeowners in Blaine delve into self-built construction By Sarah Sharp Passersby strolling through the Drayton Harbor subdivision have no idea of how the neighborhood came to be. No sign proclaims, “Self-built homes,” or “For your information, we spent 35 hours every week for a year erecting this neighborhood from the ground up.” But each resident shares in the pride. From hammering nails into a skeletal wood frame to stuffing insulation in the walls to fighting the fumes of a freshly painted interior, they’ve experienced it all firsthand. Naturally, every detail feels personal. That rock siding. These four walls. This front door. Whatcom-Skagit Housing recently formed a new group of “self-help” builders to construct seven additional houses in the neighborhood located off Runge Avenue in southern Blaine. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the private nonprofit corporation helps low-income families build their own homes in rural areas of Skagit and Whatcom counties. The organization is one of seven self-help home builders in Washington state, said executive director Nancy Larsen-Kolakowski. Members of the group build each other’s houses in a community setting, working at least 35 hours a week for an estimated nine to 12 months. Construction manager Larry Soderberg supervises the builders – many of whom have no prior construction experience – and instructs them through every step of the building process. “What really impresses me is the diligence these families have,” Larsen-Kolakowski said. “They can see the light at the end of the tunnel: their own home.” Whatcom-Skagit Housing has built more than 400 houses in Ferndale. The last Ferndale group just completed their homes in June. “We have been building in Ferndale for the past 10-12 years,
so we needed a change!” the organization posted on its Facebook page. Whatcom-Skagit Housing purchased the Blaine land in 2013, and plans to continue building on the 43 lots for the next two years, Larsen-Kolakowski said. The idea behind self-help homes took inspiration from barn raising, a common practice in 18th and 19th century rural North America, in which community members banded together to build a barn for a farmer in need, she said. Eventually, they knew the good deed would be repaid when they needed a barn of their own. Because building groups spend at least 35 hours a week in each other’s company, the result is a well-acquainted community – which in turn engenders a spirit of safety and trust, she said. But the journey to homeownership is not easy. Single mothers make up a large demographic of Whatcom-Skagit Housing’s self-help home builders, Larsen-Kolakowski said. These women work full-time jobs on top of taking care of children and building their own homes on evenings and weekends. “I was a single mother, and I have no idea how they do it,” she said. Otherwise, there’s not a typical self-help home builder. Men and women of all ages – some retired, some just starting out, some families, some single people – work alongside each other to build a new future. For some, Whatcom-Skagit Housing provides the only means to home ownership, while others utilize the program because it makes more economic sense than purchasing a home elsewhere. “Everybody has their own success story,” Larsen-Kolakowski said. Just 18 years old at the time, Tommy Mutchler decided he wanted to build his own house. (See Build, page 17)
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Blaine School District 2016-2017 Find the school district online at www.blainesd.org
Welcome Students, Staff, and Families to the 2016-17 School Year! As the first day of school, August 31, approaches, we look forward to a very productive and exciting school year in 2016-17. Over many years, we have consistently championed providing quality learning opportunities for students at all levels of the program. Blaine School District employs one of the most skilled and dedicated groups of professionals in the state of Washington. Teachers and support staff strongly desire to work in Blaine, and many choose to spend their entire career in our district. We see this as a clear tribute to the overall quality of the program, and the commitment that we make to supporting staff in their work with students. Improving student learning at every level of the system remains at the heart of our vision and mission. Our students consistently demonstrate strong academic performance, comparing favorably to other districts across the state. A substantially high number of students (9-12) participate in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, serving as evidence of a high level of academic rigor. In the Spring of 2014, Blaine High School was recognized as a High Achievement School by the State Board of Education and OSPI. A significant part of secondary (6-12) student success can be attributed to the strong foundation established in our K-5 program. We are privileged to
have excellent K-12 administrators, teachers and support personnel who demonstrate a consistent commitment to making a difference for young people. Over the past three years, teachers and administrators from across the state of Washington have taken on an unprecedented level of transition with respect to new learning standards (Common Core State Standards), a new performance evaluation system (TPEP), and a new state-level system for the evaluation of student academic performance (Smarter Balanced Assessment). These initiatives have placed a significant level of demand upon the overall system. As we enter into the new school year, there is evidence that the hard work of our staff is surfacing significant achievement results for students. Preliminary state assessment results, specifically in Math and Language Arts, indicate gains, year over year, at multiple grade levels. The staff, students, and families of Blaine School District remain deeply appreciative of the support that the community demonstrated in passing a $45 million Capital Facility Bond in February of 2015. Many great things are yet to come in the Blaine School District! If you have been on, or near, the campus over these three months, you will have noticed a number of facility upgrades coming to fruition. We reached the final stages of project comple • tion for the new addition at Blaine Primary School and, over the summer months, work has concluded on the existing roof, the new music room and enclosure of the play shed. • Blaine Elementary School is also on track to have new play
ground equipment installed as the new school year gets underway. • Finally, in July of this summer, SpeeWest started construction on Phase I of the three year Blaine High School Project. Excavation of the site for the new building should be complete in Septem ber, followed by construction of the building. The students and staff of Blaine School District recognize and appreciate the extensive level of community ownership and involvement that is in place at all levels of the program. The communities of Blaine, Point Roberts and Birch Bay take great pride in the learning that takes place in their schools and, most importantly, in the ongoing growth and success of students. Blaine School District employees realize how important it is to keep parents and patrons informed of key events and issues across all grade levels. To that end, we hope that you will find an opportunity to frequently visit blainesd.org. There you can learn more about opportunities to stay connected to activities involving our students. On behalf of the board of directors and the staff of the Blaine School District, I want to thank you for providing us with the opportunity to educate your child. There is not a more important responsibility that we could be charged with assuming. Thank you for choosing to enroll your students in the Blaine School District. It promises to be a great year!
Ronald C. Spanjer, Ed.D., Superintendent
2016-2017 Calendar Dates printed here are subject to change. An up-to-date calendar of events can be found on the district website at www.blainesd.org. AUGUST 25 HS fall sports parent meeting, 5:30 p.m., PAC 26 New staff day 29 All certificated staff day 29 Freshman orientation, 5 p.m., MS cafeteria or football field 30 All staff day 31 First day of school (except kindergarten), 8:20 a.m. 31 MS 1st sports season begins SEPTEMBER 5 Labor Day – no school 6 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 14 HS open house, 6 p.m., PAC 15 6th grade band parent meeting, 7 p.m., MS cafeteria 19 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 21 ES curriculum night, 6 p.m., PAC 22 MS open house, 6 p.m., PAC 26 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 29 PS open house, 6 p.m. 30 MS academic assembly, 10:45 a.m., PAC OCTOBER 4 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 10 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 11 ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., MS library 12–13 PS picture days 21 ES picture day 24 School board work session 5 p.m., School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 27 PS PTO harvest festival, 5:30 p.m., MS cafeteria 31 Late start at 10:20 a.m. NOVEMBER 1 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library HS fall concert, 7 p.m., PAC 3 7th & 8th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC 8 ES Veterans Day assembly, 2 p.m., PAC ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., ES library
10 MS Veterans Day assembly, 9 a.m., PAC HS Veterans Day assembly, 10:30 a.m., PAC 11 Veterans Day – no school 14 Teacher workday – no school HS winter sports begin 16 PS picture retakes 17 HS winter sports parent meeting, 5:30 p.m., PAC 17 – 23 K-8 parent/teacher conferences – early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 22 MS dance, 7 p.m., MS cafeteria 23 K-12 Early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 24 – 25 Thanksgiving break – no school 28 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office
DECEMBER 1 PS concert, 1 p.m., PAC 5 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 8 HS community concert, 7 p.m., PAC 13 ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., ES library School board meeting, 12 p.m., district office 13 7th & 8th grade community concert, 7 p.m., PAC 14 MS academic assembly, 8:30 a.m., PAC 14 HS Roman banquet 19 – Jan 2 Winter break JANUARY 3 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 5 – 7 HS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC 9 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 10 PS Bedtime with Books, 6 p.m., MS cafeteria ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., MS library 12 – 13 HS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC 14 HS drama performance, 2 p.m., PAC 13 ES Martin Luther King Jr. assembly, 2 p.m., PAC 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – no school 19 6th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC 23 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office
28 HS math championships 30 Teacher workday – no school
FEBRUARY 4 Arts and Jazz festival, 7 p.m., MS Cafeteria 6 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 7 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 14 ES PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., ES library 17–20 Mid-winter break – no school 25 Whatcom County math champs 27 Late start at 10:20 a.m. School board work session, 5 p.m., School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office HS spring sports begin 28 7th & 8th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC MARCH 4 Pizza and Pizzazz, 5 p.m., MS cafeteria 6 – 10 K-8 parent/teacher conferences – Early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 7 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 9 Kindergarten registration begins, 10 a.m., PS multipurpose room 14 ES PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., ES library 20 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 24 MS academic assembly, 8:30 a.m., PAC MS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC 25 MS state math championships 27 School board meeting. 7 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School APRIL 3–7 Spring break – no school 11 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 14 MS spelling bee, 2 p.m., PAC 17 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 18 – 19 HS student led conferences, 1 p.m., MS cafeteria HS early dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
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Learning improvement day – no school PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library HS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., ES library PS concert, 1 p.m., PAC School board work session, 5 p.m., School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office HS senior boards HS early dismissal at 11:50 a.m. 6th grade spring concert, 7 p.m., PAC Memorial Day – no school
JUNE 1 Evening of the Arts, 6:30 p.m., PAC 5 HS all choral concert, 7 p.m., PAC 6 7th & 8th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC 13 ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., ES library 14 8th grade tea, 7 p.m., PAC 15 Last day of school – early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 16, 19, 20 Closure make-up days 26 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office
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Blaine High School We would like to welcome all of our students and parents for the upcoming 2016-17 school year. It is indeed a privilege to work in this community with our youth and a pleasure to see the community come together to help children achieve and grow. We are fortunate to have an extremely knowledgeable staff that cares deeply for our students. Our staff recognizes the value of positive relationships between home and school, and we are eager to solve problems creatively. It is our goal to create an academic learning climate where all children receive an equitable chance to meet higher expectations. In this, our task as a school and as a community is to prepare our children, our young adults, our students, for the changes and challenges they will face. This is a task that requires
the efforts of parents, teachers and community members working together. Blaine High School and schools around the state are continuing three major steps to increase student achievement: Setting clear and challenging academic standards; Measuring how well students and schools are meeting the standards; and Making schools and students accountable for improved standards. Similarly important are the attitudes and behavioral attributes that students who succeed in school must demonstrate. Among these are study skills, time management, awareness of one’s performance,
persistence, and the ability to utilize collaborative groups of study and structure. These are specific skills and more general attitudes, but all of them require high degrees of self-awareness and intentionality on the part of the students as they are in high school and in preparation for life and education thereafter. Students should access the knowledge of their counselors, advisors and teachers in order to make good decisions and to develop a full knowledge of Blaine High School’s offerings and opportunities. Our commitment to our children starts with our entire community. Our students are fortunate to hail from Blaine as the
campus is bustling with construction beginning on the new High School building. It is my privilege to serve in a community that supports schools as Blaine does, and I am honored to be the principal of your students. I am always available to talk with parents and students when I am in the building or at community events. Please stop by anytime you are on campus and introduce yourself, as Mr. Wayne Vezzetti, the Vice Principal, and I look forward to meeting you and working with your children in the coming school year.
Scott Ellis, Blaine High School Principal
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sible and life-long learners. We are working hard to provide students with an education that cultivates academic, social and emotional development. This year our staff will continue to expand effective instructional practices through our instructional framework called 5 Dimensions, implement common core standards in math and literacy, use assessments and interventions to support differentiated learning and collaborate to support meaningful student learning in every classroom. Student academic learning is complemented by participation in outstanding physical, technological and arts education programs. Blaine Ele-
mentary will continue a focused effort to support student learning during the 2016-17 school year. We would like to invite all Blaine Elementary families to participate in our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). This leadership group actively supports our school by funding educational enrichment opportunities and coordinating community events. I would also like to encourage Blaine community members who do not currently have students attending our schools to volunteer at our school or participate in school events and celebrations. We all have something to contribute when it comes
to public education. I hope you’ll join us this school year in support of our most valuable resource… children! You can learn more about our school by visiting our website, contacting our office or attending school events. School starts on Wednesday, August 31. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. for students having breakfast in our cafeteria. All other students can enter school at 8 a.m. Blaine Elementary staff are excited to start the 2016-17 school year! We welcome visits or calls from our families or community members. On behalf of our staff, welcome to the 2016-17 school year!
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Blaine Middle School At Blaine Middle School, we believe in creating a safe, caring and respectful environment so that all students can learn. We are dedicated to cultivating academic persistence and excellence in our students. We believe this will empower them to grow as learners and influence positive change in our
community and beyond. We are excited for another school year to begin and are eager to welcome students and families to BMS. Ensuring that students are learning in a safe and engaging environment is important. Encouraging students to care
Blaine Primary School We are so excited for the start of this year and the many new additions at the primary school. Our new pod is completed and staff has started to move in. The students and staff are so appreciative of the community support in the many changes we are experiencing. The new pod is beautiful, giving us the space we need to support full-time kindergarten. Having the opportunity to provide full time kindergarten to our beginning students is thrilling. Our kindergarten students will have a solid foundation, supporting their learning for the next twelve years. Our kindergarten teachers spent last year researching best practices through the “Washington State Full-Day Kindergarten Guide.” This enabled the kindergarten staff to build upon their current knowledge and strengthen our program. With going to full time, we have added two new teachers, Mrs. Kim Baker and Mrs. Linsey Pike, to the kindergarten
team. We are excited to welcome our first full time kindergarten class! In addition to our new pod we have a great new music room, which was formerly the small covered play area. Our music program now has the space and the ability to be as loud as needed to practice the many music skills our students need to learn and experience. Our last project to be completed this summer is our covered play area, which is now enclosed. There are large garage doors to allow this space to be used as an instructional area along with recess during inclement weather. On behalf of the primary school students, staff, families and the Blaine School District board of directors, we are excited to show off the new pod and additions to the primary school.
for others, themselves and their community is the foundation from which we create a caring environment. Academically, we expect students to know and be able to demonstrate: 1) what they are learning, 2) why they are learning, 3) what they do if they don’t understand, and 4) how they know that they are succeeding. This takes a learning mindset and motivation. To ensure that students receive a focused, yet well-rounded ed-
ucation, the middle school will focus on: meeting individual student needs; achieving the state standards; supporting intervention strategies; and giving students access to performing arts, physical education and other electives. We look forward to another successful school year with students at BMS. Go Blaine!
Darren Benson, Blaine Middle School Principal
We will be hosting tours in September, please watch The Northern Light for dates and times. We hope you can come and celebrate with us. We are very pleased to introduce our new staff that will be working with your children this year: Mrs. Amy Weeda and Mrs. Robin Thompson will be teaching first grade. Also joining us this year is Mr. Anton Bredy who will be teaching Music and Motion with Mrs. Shari Akers and Mrs. Shannon Nevarez. The main goal of the educational team at Blaine Primary School is to create a positive learning environment that promotes and encourages increased understanding and fluency in literacy and math. We are developing the foundational learning blocks for all our students to grow academically, socially and emotionally and become life-long learners. Blaine Primary School has a won-
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Borderite Bus Schedule ALLOW UP TO TEN MINUTES before and after the times on the schedule for buses to arrive at the stop during the first two weeks of school. TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE anytime after the first day of school. Students should be at their published stop FIVE MINUTES PRIOR to the published time.
NOT ALL ADDRESSES ARE SHOWN. Students should plan to board the bus at the stop nearest their home. If you do not see a stop near you, are a new rider, or need more transportation information, please contact Blaine School District Transportation Dept. at (360) 332-0700. P/U TIME D/O TIME
01 14TH / D ST 7:18 AM 3:10 PM 01 15TH / D ST 7:18 AM 3:10 PM 01 1577 D ST 7:19 AM 3:10 PM 01 B ST CORNER 7:20 AM 3:11 PM 01 4402 D ST 7:23 AM 3:11 PM 01 JEROME ST PATH 7:23 AM 3:12 PM 01 298 JEROME ST 7:24 AM 3:13 PM 01 JEROME / CANADAVIEW 7:24 AM 3:13 PM 01 JEROME / W 99TH 7:25 AM 3:13 PM 01 468 ALLAN ST 7:27 AM 3:15 PM 01 ALLAN / VISTA 7:28 AM 3:16 PM 01 9710 ALLAN ST 7:29 AM 3:16 PM 01 H ST / CREST 7:29 AM 3:17 PM 01 4296 H ST 7:30 AM 3:17 PM 01 H ST / RONALD 7:33 AM 3:18 PM 01 H / N HARVEY RD 7:34 AM 3:18 PM 01 4092 PIPELINE 7:35 AM 3:20 PM 01 4014 PIPELINE 7:37 AM 3:21 PM 01 4364 PIPELINE 7:37 AM 3:21 PM 01 4399 BOBLETT 7:41 AM 3:24 PM 01 BOBLETT / SKYLINE 7:45 AM 3:25 PM 01 H ST / PARKSIDE PL 7:50 AM 3:30 PM 02 3906 H ST RD 7:05 AM 3:10 PM 02 3836 H ST RD 7:05 AM 3:10 PM 02 3763 H ST RD 7:06 AM 3:11 PM 02 3683 H ST RD 7:07 AM 3:12 PM 02 H ST / FLAMBEAU 7:08 AM 3:13 PM 02 H / W 34TH 7:09 AM 3:14 PM 02 3439 H ST 7:10 AM 3:15 PM 02 H ST RD / W 31ST PL 7:11 AM 3:16 PM 02 1829 H STREET RD 7:12 AM 3:17 PM 02 2680 H ST 7:13 AM 3:18 PM 02 2450 H ST 7:14 AM 3:19 PM 02 H / FOXHURST CT 7:15 AM 3:20 PM 02 9645 DELTA LINE RD 7:17 AM 3:22 PM 02 DELTA LINE / W 95TH TER 7:18 AM 3:23 PM 02 DELTA LINE / BURK RD 7:19 AM 3:24 PM 02 9260 DELTA LINE RD 7:20 AM 3:25 PM 02 9236 DELTA LINE RD 7:21 AM 3:26 PM 02 2527 HAYNIE RD 7:23 AM 3:28 PM 02 HAYNIE RD / STEIN RD 7:24 AM 3:29 PM 02 2865 HAYNIE RD 7:25 AM 3:30 PM 02 HAYNIE / CUSTER SCHOOL RD 7:26 AM 3:31 PM 02 VALLEY VIEW / HAYNIE 7:27 AM 3:32 PM 02 KINGDOM HALL 7:28 AM 3:33 PM 02 MCGEE / VALLEYVIEW 7:30 AM 3:35 PM 02 3511 MCGEE RD 7:32 AM 3:37 PM 02 3607 MCGEE RD 7:33 AM 3:38 PM 02 3623 MCGEE RD 7:34 AM 3:39 PM 02 MCGEE / GILES RD 7:35 AM 3:40 PM 02 8814 GILES RD 7:36 AM 3:41 PM 02 GILES RD / W 88TH ST 7:37 AM 3:42 PM 02 8760 GILES RD 7:38 AM 3:43 PM 02 8710 GILES RD 7:40 AM 3:44 PM 02 GILES RD / WHITE RD 7:43 AM 3:36 PM 03 3902 SWEET RD 7:15 AM 3:07 PM 03 3438 SWEET RD 7:17 AM 3:07 PM 03 3426 SWEET RD 7:17 AM 3:12 PM 03 3315 SWEET RD 7:18 AM 3:13 PM 03 3210 FORTUNE LN 7:21 AM 3:15 PM 03 FORTUNE LANE / MORRIS 7:22 AM 3:18 PM 03 9375 VALLEY VIEW RD 7:23 AM 3:19 PM 03 9223 STADSVOLD RD 7:26 AM 3:20 PM 03 3733 HAYNIE RD 3:30 AM 3:23 PM 03 3580 HAYNIE RD 7:30 AM 3:25 PM 03 9010 GILES RD 7:36 AM 3:25 PM 03 3825 HOIER RD 7:37 AM 3:26 PM 03 4049 HOIER RD 7:38 AM 3:27 PM 03 9120 HARVEY RD 7:40 AM 3:28 PM 03 9234 HARVEY RD 7:40 AM 3:29 PM 03 9246 HARVEY RD 7:42 AM 3:35 PM 03 4150 SWEET RD 7:44 AM 3:37 PM 03 SPOONER CREEK 7:45 AM 3:37 PM 03 4284 SWEET RD 7:46 AM 3:42 PM 03 4450 SWEET RD 7:47 AM 3:44 PM 03 HUGHES DW TO BELAIR 7:48 AM 3:46 PM 03 RENEE / DODD 7:49 AM 3:46 PM 03 DODD / HARBORSIDE DR 7:50 AM 3:48 PM 03 BAYVIEW / HUGHES 7:53 AM 3:48 PM 04 SEMIAHMOO MARINA 7:05 AM 3:20 PM 04 BOUNDARY RIDGE GATE 7:10 AM 3:17 PM 04 NORMAR PL 7:11 AM 3:20 PM 04 SEMIAHMOO RIDGE 7:12 AM 3:22 PM 04 S CHAREL DR 7:13 AM 3:22 PM 04 8539 SEMIAHMOO DR 7:14 AM 3:22 PM 04 6082 BIRCH POINT RD 7:15 AM 3:25 PM 04 5970 BIRCH POINT RD 7:17 AM 3:26 PM 04 5950 BIRCH POINT RD 7:18 AM 3:27 PM
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The Northern Light • August 25 - 31, 2016
Real Estate
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Impressive finishes; Crown molding, wainscoting, kitchen w/ granite & gorgeous backsplash. Rooms flow to the spacious gourmet kitchen. 3-BRs boast walk in closets. Serene private terraced backyard. Birch Bay Village amenities; tennis, pool, golf, beach access & marina. Call listing agent for gate entry.
Lovely quiet & peaceful neighborhood. Two-story home with large bonus rm over garage. Dining and kitchen overlook a gigantic backyard. Enjoy the serene territorial view of Lincoln Green Park with its endless walking trails. As a cook you will love this kitchen with a walk in pantry and a functional lay out.
Simply perfect Semiahmoo fairway home built by Eide Homes. 2,918 sf, single level plus huge bonus room, 3-BR, 2-BA. Slab granite, custom tile, cherry floors, covered patio, A/C & 3-car garage. Gorgeous finishes & workmanship. Like new condition! Tour/Info: FineFairwayLiving.com
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37,026 s.f. wooded homesite. Renovated kitchen w/solid surface granite, s/s appliances. Hardwood flrs. 3 distinct living areas. 2 suites + 2 gstrms. New shake roof. 2 wood burning FPs, 1 nat gas FP. New carpet in 3 bdrms. Outdoor living spaces, gazebo, bridge, Koi pond system, room to roam!
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And by age 24, he accomplished that feat. “Who do you know that’s freaking 24 and builds their own house?” he said. “People don’t build things anymore. I thought it would be fun, and I like a good challenge.” Mutchler said he and several of his fellow Ferndale building group members exceeded the required 35 hours per week on construction, sometimes working upwards of 40 to 50 hours. That time commitment, coupled with working overtime hours at Faithlife, quickly toppled Mutchler’s attempts at a balancing act. “Balancing came to eliminating,” he said. “I didn’t have a social life. I couldn’t hang out with friends or go camping or see my family or do fun activities. Long
story short: You just have to sacrifice an entire year of your life to get this done.” The sense of accomplishment he now feels makes it all worthwhile, Mutchler said. Still, he asserts the program is not for everyone. “I definitely recommend it, but only to those who are willing and wanting to put in the work, time and energy,” he said. To qualify, potential homeowners must show an acceptable credit history, qualify for a USDA loan and not exceed the maximum income level. Whatcom-Skagit Housing considers the income of a four-person family in Whatcom County low at $55,850 and very low at $34,999. By comparison, a four-person family hits the 2016 federal poverty line at an income of $24,300. Once construction begins, the owner must contribute at least 50 percent of the construction work,
or 17.5 hours per week. Family, friends or volunteer groups can contribute to the other 50 percent as they wish; churches have formed work parties in the past to fill the need. The cost of land, building supplies and subcontractor work usually equates to around $200,000 but the self-help builders earn about $20,000-25,000 in equity by laboring themselves, Larsen-Kolakowski said. They also face no down payment or closing costs. Whatcom-Skagit homeowners pay back their mortgage based on monthly installments that match their incomes. Sometimes, the amount turns out to be half as much as rent would cost, she said. To Larsen-Kolakowski, Whatcom-Skagit Housing is the best example of a government “handup” program. As the organization’s website playfully states, “Some assembly required*.”
Whatcom County sheriff’s report: August 15-21 August 17, 6:19 a.m.: Vehicle theft
on Pacific Highway. Bellingham tran-
Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine man,
cold call on Custer School Road.
sient, 25, arrested on fugitive from
26, arrested and cited for operating
August 17, 8:40 a.m.: Traffic hazard
justice warrants.
with license suspended third degree.
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 19, 3:54 a.m.: Barking dog
August 15, 3:19 a.m.: Suspicious
August 17, 9:37 a.m.: Domestic ver-
on Henley Street.
circumstances on Birch Bay-Lynden
bal on Harbor Drive.
August 19, 7:18 a.m.: Juvenile prob-
Road.
August 17, 12:43 p.m.: Serve war-
lem on Bay Road.
August 15, 4:48 a.m.: Burglary cold
rant on West Shoreview.
August 19, 9:01 a.m.: Motor vehicle
call on Bay Ridge Drive.
August 17, 1:19 p.m.: Assist citizen
accident unknown injury on Birch
August 15, 6:18 a.m.: Hit and run
on Birch Bay Drive.
Bay-Lynden Raod. Blaine man, 79,
cold call on Seashell Way.
August 17, 4:34 p.m.: Noise cold
cited for failing to reduce speed for
August
15,
8:02
a.m.:
s A group of aspiring homeowners recently formed to help construct seven homes in the neighborhood located off Runge Avenue in southern Blaine. Projects are funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Whatcom-Skagit Housing helps local low-income families build a home in locations throughout Skagit and Whatcom County and is one of seven self-help home builder organizations in the state. Photo by Sarah Sharp
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August 17, 5:56 p.m.: Neighbor-
August 19, 9:51 a.m.: Suspicious ve-
August 15, 8:19 a.m.: Burglary cold
hood dispute on Treevue Road.
hicle on Dory Court.
call on Bruce Road.
August 17, 6:05 p.m.: Hot rod on
August 19, 11:10 a.m.: Motor vehi-
August 15, 9:46 a.m.: Bicycle theft
Crest Drive.
cle accident non-blocking, non-inju-
cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
August 17, 7:04 p.m.: Motor vehicle
ry on Grandview Road.
August 15, 10:40 a.m.: Assist citizen
accident non-blocking, non-injury on
August 19, 4:51 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
on West Road.
Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Custer man,
cumstances cold call on Holeman
August 15, 10:55 a.m.: Welfare
58, cited for following too close.
Avenue.
check on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 17, 7:29 p.m.: Parking prob-
August 19, 8:34 p.m.: Shots on Delta
August 15, 10:55 a.m.: Theft cold
lem on California Trail.
Line Road.
call on Birch Bay Drive.
August 17, 10:25 p.m.: Suspicious
August 19, 9:27 p.m.: Domestic ver-
August 15, 12:38 p.m.: Suicidal sub-
vehicle on Lincoln Road.
bal on Hillvue Road.
ject on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 17, 11:46 p.m.: Domestic
August 19, 9:55 p.m.: Fireworks on
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August 15, 6:14 p.m.: Hit and run
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August 18, 2:08 a.m.: Welfare check
August 20, 1:14 a.m.: Suspicious cir-
13 week commitment. Call 332-1777 to reserve.
cold call on Birch Bay Drive. Blaine woman cited for hit and run attend-
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
cumstances on Forsberg Drive.
ed vehicle.
August 18, 3:02 a.m.: Alarm audible
August 20, 3:15 a.m.: Civil problem
August 15, 7:08 p.m.: Theft cold call
on Whitehorn Way.
cold call on Henley Street.
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 18, 4:47 a.m.: Barking dog
August 20, 10:37 a.m.: Civil problem
August 15, 7:33 p.m.: Domestic or-
on Henley Street.
cold call on Forsberg Drive.
der violation on Second Street.
August 18, 7:23 a.m.: Noise on Hen-
August 20, 11:30 a.m.: Traffic prob-
August 15, 7:37 p.m.: Assist citizen
ley Street.
lem on Hall Road.
cold call on Birch Bay Square Street.
August 18, 7:34 p.m.: Welfare check
August 20, 2:20 p.m.: Hot rod on
August 15, 9:49 p.m.: Burglary cold
on Birch Bay Drive.
Gemini Street.
call on Seashell Way.
August 18, 8:08 a.m.: Boating prob-
August 20, 3:43 p.m.: Civil problem
August 16, 2:09 a.m.: Suspicious ve-
lem cold call on Helweg Road.
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
hicle on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and
August 18, 11:39 a.m.: Motor vehi-
August 20, 5:13 p.m.: Burglary cold
James Tree Lane.
cle accident injury on Birch Bay-Lyn-
call on Birch Bay Drive.
August 16, 3:41 a.m.: Suspicious
den Road. Everson resident, 30, cited
August 20, 5:56 p.m.: Forgery cold
person on Birch Bay Drive.
for reckless endangerment.
call on Sunrise Road.
August 16, 8:51 a.m.: Civil problem
August 18, 12:11 p.m.: Domestic
August 20, 6:36 p.m.: Alarm audible
on Semiahmoo Drive.
order violation on Birch Bay-Lynden
on H Street.
August 16, 9:51 a.m.: Welfare check
Road. Everson resident, 30, arrested
August 20, 6:54 p.m.: Mental cold
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
for reckless endangerment and do-
call on Moonlight Way.
August
mestic violence order violation.
August 20, 7:39 p.m.: Mental on
prowl cold call on Harborview Road.
August 18, 1:14 p.m.: Landlord
Moonlight Way.
August 16, 12:56 p.m.: Burglary cold
tenant dispute on Stein Road.
August
call on Birch Bay Drive.
August 18, 4:06 p.m.: Welfare check
prowl cold call on Helweg Road.
August 16, 3:13 p.m.: Theft cold call
on Lincoln Road.
August 21, 12:02 p.m.: Traffic haz-
on Makah Road.
August 18, 7:21 p.m.: Assist citizen
ard on Koehn Road.
August 16, 3:39 p.m.: Message de-
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 21, 12:50 p.m.: Burglary cold
livery on Harborview Road.
August 18, 8:08 p.m.: Theft cold call
call on Burk Road.
August 16, 4:20 p.m.: Threat cold
on Valley View Road.
August 21, 1:49 p.m.: Burglary cold
call on Birch Bay Square Street.
August 18, 8:29 p.m.: Assist citizen
call on Crockett Road.
August 16, 6:31 p.m.: Suspicious
cold call on Henry Road.
August 21, 2:22 p.m.: Runaway cold
person on Blaine Road.
August 18, 10:37 p.m.: Noise on
call on West Badger Road.
August 17, 2:56 a.m.: Fireworks on
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
August 21, 6:32 p.m.: Neighbor-
Birch Terrace Lane.
August 19, 1:30 a.m.: Serve warrant
hood dispute on Breeze Loop.
16, 10:36
Security
a.m.: Vehicle
20, 10:20
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Police Reports August 18, noon: A concerned adolescent came into the police station to report that a dog was tied up to the bicycle rack located at the library. An officer accompanied the girl to the library and located the dog, which was tied to the bicycle rack in the shade with food and water readily available. The dog did not appear in any immediate harm, and the officer was in fact a bit jealous of its restful little spot in the shade. The thoughtful girl was thanked for watching out for the pet. August 19, 4:56 a.m.: Police were dispatched to a report of a suspicious man trying to open parked cars in a business parking lot. Officers contacted the man who said he recently was turned back from Canada. The man said he was looking for change to get a coffee and denied trying to enter any parked cars. An employee asked for the man to be removed from the property. The man left the area without incident. August 19, 9:11 a.m.: Blaine Police were made aware of a phone scam that appears to be targeting persons who may have recently immigrated to the U.S. and/or may have limited English speaking abilities. The reporting person, city of Blaine prosecutor Rajeev Majumdar, received a phone call that was identified through
his caller ID feature as being from 407-858-3600 US GOV G SAD. The caller asked for Mr. Majumdar by full name and spoke with a very thick Indian accent. The caller berated him and was very aggressive, stating he knew a complaint had been filed against him with the U.S. Embassy and the police. Mr. Majumdar rebutted the caller’s claims as he was a U.S. citizen and understood the legal system very well. The caller became more aggressive and stated Mr. Majumdar would be in big trouble if he did not complete an N-4 form. The caller then hung up after hearing the laughter on the other end the phone, because Mr. Majumdar knew he did not need the documents, as he was a U.S. citizen and was not in any kind of legal trouble. Mr. Majumdar reported the incident to police, because he believes a person with limited English speaking abilities, or someone who is fearful of being deported, might fall prey to a scam such as this. If you receive a threatening call from anyone claiming to be from a federal agency, hang up. If you are ever uncertain about the legitimacy of a call, call the police department before you give out any information. August 19, 8:43 p.m.: Dispatch received a report that two people were arguing near
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3rd and H street, and a woman involved had just broken the windshield of a car. Officers arrived within a minute and contacted an upset intoxicated woman walking away from the scene. She admitted to breaking the window but denied arguing or fighting. Witnesses were contacted and interviewed. The woman was arrested, cited for malicious mischief and transported to a relative’s residence in Bellingham. August 20, 1:10 p.m.: A concerned mother came to the police station because she thought she saw her daughter in the back of a police car earlier in the day. An officer assured her that her daughter had not been in the back of an officer’s car on this day. The mother was relieved and went about her day. August 22, 5:25 a.m.: Police responded to a report of a burglary at a business. The officer arrived and conducted an investigation. A transient man was located who claimed responsibility for the burglary and had the items he had taken inside his backpack. The man was booked into Whatcom County Jail. 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.
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Tides August 26–September 1 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 26 6:54 am 0.2 2:28 pm 7.8
7:03 pm 6.1
Sa 27 12:21 am 8.5 8:00 am -0.1
3:38 pm 8.3 8:29 pm 6.2
Su 28 1:27 am 8.3 9:00 am -0.3
4:32 pm 8.7 9:41 pm 5.9
Mo 29 2:35 am 8.2 9:54 am -0.4
5:16 pm 9.0 10:41 pm 5.4
Tu 30 3:39 am 8.2 10:42 am -0.3
5:54 pm 9.1 11:29 pm 4.8
We 31 4:37 am 8.2 11:26 am -0.1
6:28 pm 9.2
Th 1 12:11 am 4.2 5:29 am 8.1
12:08 pm 0.3 6:58 pm 9.1
Weather Precipitation: During the period of August 16 to August 22, 0.0 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 18.34 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 88.3°F on August 19 with a low of 54.6°F on August 22. Average temperature for the week was 67.7°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, August 25, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to program motion and color sensors on the robots. For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 305-3637. Making Choices for your Legacy and Healthcare: Friday, August 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Whatcom Council on Aging, 315 Halleck Street. Advance directives, palliative care, wills and legal issues. The Bridge at Birch Bay Boutique and Rummage Sale: Friday–Saturday, August 26–27, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 1–5 p.m., 4815 Alderson Road. Come see the progress of this new community center. Info: thebridgebirchbay.com or 366-8763. Books and Bites: Friday, August 26, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch and join the conversation. Discussing “Strength in What Remains” by Tracy Kidder. Info: 305-3637. Ferndale Street Festival: Friday–Saturday, August 26–27, downtown Ferndale. Friday 6–11:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Music, beer garden, car show and vendors. Info: ferndalestreetfestival.com. Recreational Crab Fishing 101: Friday, August 26, 2 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Learn about licensing, reporting requirements and more. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Farm Tunes: Friday, August 26, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Hot Damn Scandal performs. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Discover Birch Bay Days: Friday, August 26, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., extreme chainsaw sculpture. Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Arts and crafts fair; noon, run and parade; 1–9 p.m., music and beer garden; community crab derby. Sunday, August 28, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., kids Olympics; noon–7 p.m., music and beer garden; 2:30 p.m., chainsaw sculpture auction. Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Treasure Hunt: Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Discovering shoreline wonders and digging for buried treasures. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, August 27, 5 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Discover Pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Alternative Pollinators: Saturday, August 27, 6:30 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Learn about pollinators, habitat development and more. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. International Concert Series: Sunday, August 28, 2 p.m., Peace Arch Park. Randal Bays and Friends perform traditional Irish music. Free. Info: peacearchpark.org. LEGO Club: Monday, August 29, 1–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Last full afternoon of play before school starts! It’s free, it’s fun, and LEGO bricks are provided. For ages 4-11. Info: 305-3637. Cub Scout Information Night: Monday, August 29, 6:30 p.m., Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center. Fun family activities for boys entering grades 1–5. Info: blainecubscouts@gmail.com. First Day of School: Wednesday, August 31, 8:20 a.m. for all Blaine schools (except kindergarten). Info: blainesd.org. Birch Bay Beach Park Community Meeting: Wednesday, August 31, 6 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. Help plan the new park. This meeting Whatcom County Parks and Recreation staff will present alternatives for the new park. Come share your ideas and vision for the park. Info: whatcomcounty.us/parks. Winter Coat Drive: September 1–30. Gently used or new coats, gloves and hats for men, women and children collected at: Blaine Library, Blaine Senior Center, Pacific Building Center, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, Windermere Realty at Birch Bay Square, Semiahmoo Fire Station, Semiahmoo Resort, Birch Bay Village Community Center, parks and rec office, and most local churches. XL sizes in high demand. Distribution will take place October 14–15, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Livingstone International Warehouse, 270 C Street. Volunteers needed to sort. To volunteer call 354-6819. Info: blainecap.org. Needlework at the Library: Thursday, September 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 new gathering to work on your project, socialize and share advice and patterns. Info: 305-3637. Farm Tunes: Friday, September 2, 6–9 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. The Elopements perform. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour: Saturday–Sunday, September 3–4, Lummi Island. Self-guided tour maps available at the Islander Grocery. Dozens of artists at various locations. Info: lummi-island.com. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, September 3, 5 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. For children of all ages. Bring your bicycle and helmet for an informative bike safety lesson and a ranger ride-along. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Hunters of the Sky: Saturday, September 3, 7 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. See birds up close and learn all about them. Discover Pass or day pass required to park. Info: fobbsp.org. Boys & Girls Club Open: Tuesday, September 6. Annual membership fee $30. Info: whatcomclubs.org. Golf Family Fun Night: Wednesday, September 7, 3:30–7:30 p.m., Dakota Creek Golf Course, Custer. A $30 minimum donation pays for nine holes of golf, free golf cart, hot dog, chips, drink and cookie. Everyone welcome. Info: golf.btj@borderites.org. Back to School Community Dance with The Atlantics: Saturday, September 10, 7–10 p.m., Blaine High School cafeteria. Admission $10. Proceeds benefit the high school wind ensemble’s trip to the Funabashi Music Festival in Japan. Info: bandtojapan@blainesd.org.
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