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Downtown development projects underway, page 2
What would Blaine’s $12 million school levy pay for?
Blaine baseball team beats Sehome, page 7
Photos from Wings Over Water, page 8
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s The Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival took place in Blaine and Birch Bay last weekend. The 16th annual event featured various activities for people interested in learning more about the multitude of migratory birds that pass through the Pacific Flyway. Pictured: birders snapping photos during a walk at Birch Bay State Park on March 18. See more photos on page 8. Photo by Chuck Kinzer
Blaine City Council talks next steps after legislative session ends B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e With the 2018 legislative session now over, governmental affairs consultants are encouraging Blaine City Council and city staff to start developing plans for the 2019-21 legislative biennium. The discussion took place on March 19 during a presentation led by Gordon Thomas Honeywell consultants Briahna Murray and Hanna Jones.
The pair was hired by the city prior to the 60-day legislative session commencing and worked in-hand with elected officials representing District 42 to seek funding to extend utility infrastructure to east Blaine and to update an Interchange Justification Report (IJR) for a project to add a new southbound off-ramp on I-5 at exit 274. “Brianna and I are successful in our efforts because of the city’s delegation,” Jones said about state Senator Doug Er-
Community raises funds for Blaine family that lost home in fire By Oliver Lazenby A crowdfunding campaign is raising money for a Blaine family that lost their home in a fire on March 14. The fire tore through the family’s mobile home at 2950 Canada View Drive in Blaine, leaving almost nothing behind. The fire was reported at 10:20 p.m., according to North Whatcom Fire and Rescue. The family was gone when the fire started and no one was injured. To help the family recover, Jared Surow-
iecki started a crowdfunding page for his brother, girlfriend and kids who were victim to the fire damage. More than $9,000 has been raised as of March 21. Jason Surowiecki lived at the house with his girlfriend Hope Woolf and their four young kids. Woolf and the kids were picking Jason Surowiecki up from a friends’ house when the blaze began. They returned to find thick smoke at the front and back doors. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue divi-
sion chief Henry Hollander said he arrived five minutes after getting the call but the house couldn’t be saved. “The older trailers burn really quick; there’s nothing to them,” he said. “I don’t think they’re ever going to find what caused it because of the extent of damage.” His brother’s family lost nearly everything other than the clothes they had on, Jared said. “That has been really heartwarming,”
icksen (R-Ferndale) and representatives Vincent Buys (R-Lynden) and Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden). “They really fought hard to get this funding for the city.” Prior to the 60-day legislative session adjourning on March 8, the state lawmakers passed more than 300 bills, in addition to supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets. (See Funding, page 5)
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Voters in the Blaine school district will vote on a $12 million technology and capital projects property tax levy in the Tuesday, April 24 special election. The levy would cost taxpayers 51 cents per $1,000 of home value annually and raise $2 million a year from 2019 to 2024. The district would use that money for a variety of maintenance and replacement projects throughout the district, as well as for funding new technology for students and staff. The district characterizes much of the work as maintenance and replacement projects that are too expensive for the school’s general fund. Here’s a closer look at what the district wants to fund with a levy, including estimated costs and completion dates: Birch Bay school property ($1 million, 2019) The school board has considered purchasing property for a school in Birch Bay for more than a decade. During that time, Birch Bay’s population has grown significantly; now more than half the district’s students live in Birch Bay, according to a comparison of census data and Blaine school district enrollment numbers. The school board committed to purchasing property in Birch Bay at a 2014 board meeting but couldn’t afford it at that time. As Birch Bay continues to develop, district officials think purchasing property in Birch Bay will only become more difficult due to limited availability. Once the district purchases property, it will likely ask voters to pass a bond to fund an
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Developer eager for Blaine Starbucks to open, releases design plans B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Since announcing that Starbucks signed a lease for a new commercial property on Peace Portal Drive, developer Mike Hill has been eager to get it open. Hill and his wife Skye have
dreamt of building a location for the popular coffee chain in Blaine for over a decade, he said. Hill is currently building two properties next to the Chevron station he owns at 568 Peace Portal Drive. Starbucks will occupy an approximately 2,650-squarefoot building called ‘Skye Hill Station’ and will sit next to an approximately 1,500-square-foot
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need these huge anchors to draw drivers off I-5.” Hill has owned Blaine’s downtown Chevron since 1992 and purchased the adjacent parcel in 2008, he said. At the time, he and his wife wanted to build a Starbucks at the location, but lacked the funds. In 2010, they sold it to Ken Imus, a prominent real estate developer. Imus never developed the parcel and in 2014 he sold it back to Hill for the original purchase price, Mike said. After years of stagnation, Hill said the wheels started turning when the economy started improving. In the past year, his Chevron station has seen a 20 percent increase in traffic, he said. He started honing in his design plans for the land surrounding the station and in May 2017 announced plans to open Red Door Fish and Chips, a seafood restaurant, next to the station in the in the former Woody’s Service and Repair. Months later, after much consideration, Mike and Skye decided to drop the ambitious project
due to lack of time and money and aimed their focus toward building the new Starbucks. Several people came forward to help, including Ron Paulson, Scott Meaker, Mike Kent, Brian Christianson, Michael Smith, Neil Latta and Jerry Bladies, among others, Hill said. In addition to featuring a drive-thru, indoor spiral staircase and outdoor fireplace, the new building will also contain a 48-foot-tall lighthouse designed by Meaker of Northwest Commercial Construction that will emulate the former Blaine lighthouse. “This is probably the most elaborate build of Starbucks in North America,” Meaker said. Last week, Hill released exterior design plans for the new Starbucks building. He said they hope to open before July. Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht said the city has signed a lease for the visitor’s center which begins on Tuesday, May 1. They hope to open by Friday, June 1, he said, adding, “If it can happen sooner, that would be great.”
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elementary school New grandstand (3.146 million, 2019) The first year of levy collection also includes building a new grandstand at the football stadium. The district committed to building a new grandstand with money from a 2015 bond, but cut the project once bids for the high school came in over budget. The district’s current grandstand is too small and has accessibility and code issues, according to district documents. It also faces crowd management and safety problems, as football spectators can’t fit and spill over to the rest of the field. A new grandstand would accommodate 1,800-1,900 people, which is 1,200 more than the current facility. It would include more restroom fixtures, more serving windows at the concessions stand, and wider aisles than the current grandstand. Field turf installation ($1.33 million – 2020) Once the grandstand is complete, the district would use levy money to install field turf inside the high school track. That would allow year-round access to the field for Blaine programs as well as for community athletic events. Physical education classes could also use the space; P.E. classes recently lost some field space to the new high school building. Main high school gym complex ($704,000 – 2021) The district wants to complete a variety of updates to the main gym complex, which it built in 1994. Levy money would fund a new roof, interior and exterior painting, a new floor surface in the foyer and upgrades to the heating system. Performing Arts Center ($443,000 – 2021) The performing arts center was also built in 1994 and gets more community use than other school buildings, according to district documents. Levy money would fund new exterior paint, roof work, stage flooring, lighting upgrades, curtains, sound improvements and restroom upgrades.
Blaine Middle School ($358,000 – 2021) At the middle school, the district would use levy money to replace the cafeteria floor and gym floors, upgrade the heating system, and patch and paint the exterior of the old gym. Moisture from the ground has damaged some of the adhesive in the middle school floor, said Amber Porter, district director of finance and operations. Blaine Primary School ($175,000 – 2022) At the Blaine Primary School, levy money would replace rooftop heating units in the oldest section of the school building. Existing units are more than 25 years old and at the end of their life span, said Alan Pomeroy, district facilities manager. The district added a 10,000-square-foot addition to the primary school in 2016 with money from the 2015 bond. Student Data Facility (351,000 – 2022) The student data facility, a small house southwest of the district office, currently serves as office space for two district employees who collect a variety of data related to students. The building needs a new foundation, roof and a variety of other work, Pomeroy said. The district would use levy money to raze the building and replace it, likely with a modular building. Vocational Building ($500,000 – 2023) At the vocational building, the district plans to upgrade restrooms, install new carpets and ceiling tile, and paint the building inside and out. The district would also like to relocate its network specialists, who are currently in a small space in that building, and find a better place to store archival information – financial records, contracts, employee records and other information that the state requires school districts to keep. Pipeline Fields ($500,000 – 2023) Work slated for Pipeline fields, the district’s off-campus athletic facility at 4345 Pipeline Road, includes updating irrigation systems, renovating the fields, adding or improving dugouts and a batting cage, and adding a pole building for storing equipment. Miscellaneous district-wide work (426,000 – 2022-2024)
The school district plans to allocate $426,000 of levy money for smaller maintenance and safety upgrades throughout the district. This work would be split into three $142,000 phases during 2022, 2023 and 2024. Projects in this category include seal coating parking lots; drainage work around the Blaine campus, including removing tree roots from existing drains; upgrading outdoor lighting; upgrades to heating and fire suppression systems at Point Roberts Primary School; exterior paint at Point Roberts Primary School; sidewalk repairs and upgrades; more cameras and electronic door locks throughout the district, and cosmetic improvements to the existing track storage building and transportation facility. Tech and CTE ($1.5 million over the course of six years.) To pay for ongoing technology and career and technical education (CTE) needs, the district proposes that $300,000 per year for five of six levy years go toward technology. That money would be used for computers and training, with a goal of getting one computer or tablet per student and upgrading the wireless internet and electrical infrastructure to support that use, the district said. It would also go toward replacing outdated lab computers and staff laptops, developing a plan to use technology at all grade levels, and adding interactive whiteboards to classrooms and update other classroom technology, according to district documents. Several other local school districts, including Ferndale and Bellingham, currently have technology levies. The total estimated cost of these projects is about $11 million. A $12 million levy gives the district some buffer in case some projects go over budget. If there’s money left over, the district could use it for other projects after holding a public hearing. The Whatcom County auditor’s office will mail primary ballots 20 days prior to the Tuesday, April 24 special election. The levy needs a simple majority to pass. Find more information about the levy at the school district’s website, blaine.wednet.edu
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The Northern Light • March 22 - 28, 2018
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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com.
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The Editor: I would like to thank each and every one of you that helped my brother Jason, his girlfriend Hope, and their four children after they lost their home and everything they owned in a house fire. The community’s support, outpouring of love, and generosity has been nothing short of incredible. It’s heartwarming to know that we live in such a gracious community. Thanks to all of you, they are already on a good path to rebuilding their lives. A very special thank you to Bob Boule at the Smuggler’s Inn for giving the family a place to stay while they put the pieces back together. Mindy Surowiecki Blaine
force behind many of our initiatives and fundraisers. We need you to get involved, by volunteering with many community events, Ride to the Border, the July 4th celebration, car show, Drayton Harbor Days, Octoberfest and many more. In addition, our new welcome center which opens in late spring is in need of volunteers to serve two-or-three hour shifts. Please contact the chamber at info@blainechamber.com or 360/332-6484. Please consider volunteering and help support our local events. We look forward to your participation. Ray Maxon, President Blaine Chamber of Commerce
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Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
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Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 4 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.
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Pending the signature of Governor Jay Inslee, Blaine will walk away with $1.2 million (allocated in the supplemental capital budget) to extend utilities into east Blaine and $550,000 (allocated in the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program transportation budget) to update the IJR. Good news aside, Blaine still has work to do. “We take the interim as an opportunity to get ready for the 2019 session,” Jones said. “It’s really important that we stay on our game.” According to legislative funding requests submitted by the city during the 2018 session, the I-5 at exit 274 interchange project still requires $25 million for phase two and extending utilities to east Blaine still requires approximately $2.1 million. A private developer has committed $3 million to help pay for the utility extension.
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“The funding availability in 2018 was significantly limited,” Jones said. “There is significantly more room to get that funding in the larger budget.” In Washington, the state legislature meets for 105 days during odd-numbered years and is also responsible for passing a state budget. Moving forward, Jones encouraged the city to keep a close eye on the November 2018 midterm elections. All members of the House and half of the Senate are up for re-election, including Ericksen; Bellingham city councilmember Pinky Vargas is running against him. “With these narrow majorities, the outcome of the November 2018 elections could change which party controls one or both of the legislative chambers,” Murray and Jones said in a letter penned to Blaine City Council and city staff. “We will be closely following the political implications of the elections and advise the city accordingly.”
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The Northern Light • March 22 - 28, 2018
Sports By Oliver Lazenby
Mouw, Prasad, Deming shine in track opener Blaine senior Dalton Mouw ran his way to first place in four events, leading the Borderites at the first home track meet against Mount Baker and Meridian on March 15. Mouw won the 100 meters in 11.39 seconds, the 200 meters in 23.35 and was part of two first place relay teams – the 4x100 meters with Isaiah Russ, Nicholas Pearson and Max Miller, and the 4x400 with Russ, Miller and Trevor Freeland. “Obviously we’re excited for Dalton,” said Blaine head coach Fryth Rasar. “He’s already meeting some of his best performance times just in practice. Our hopes for him are high.” Other Borderite winners include junior Adam Vega tying for first in pole vault at 10 feet and senior Porter Schmidt, whose 42-foot, 11inch shot put beat the competition by more than 5 feet. On the girls side, Blaine senior Rani Prasad won the shot put with a throw of 35 feet, 8 inches and the discus at 105 feet, 1 inch. Prasad went to state in shot put last year and she’s already setting personal records at discus this year. Blaine senior Josie Deming won
the javelin at 106 feet, 9 inches and cleared 4 feet, 8 inches to tie for first in high jump. Senior Ayanna Holguin won the 400 meters in 1 minute, 10.2 seconds, sophomore Cassidy Condos cleared 8 feet, 6 inches to win pole vault and freshman Myrthe Scheepens won long jump at 13 feet, 11 inches. Holguin, Scheepens, Milanna Fredericks and Brynn Hallberg won the 4x400 relay in 57.98 seconds. In team scores, both Blaine teams beat Mount Baker and lost to Meridian. Rasar called Thursday’s performance a promising start for the track team, which is led by senior captains Mouw, Holguin, and Sadie Rasar. The team also has three returning state competitors in Mouw, Prasad and Deming. “They know the effort that’s required day in and day out, whether sick or sore, and are committed to once again competing at the state level,” Rasar said. “Their desire to take others with them is admirable.” Rasar took over as head coach for Carey Bacon, who retired last year. Rasar has coached
s Blaine seniors Isaiah Russ, left, and Dalton Mouw running the 100 meters at Blaine High School on March 15. Mouw won the event and Russ placed third. Photos by Janell Kortlever the team as an assistant since 1992. Blaine track and field athletes
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s L: Porter Schmidt throwing the shot put at Blaine’s first home track meet on March 15. Schmidt won the event with a throw of 42 feet, 11 inches. R: Blaine senior Josie Deming cleared 4 feet, 8 inches to tie for first in high jump.
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The City of Blaine Water Division started flushing the City's water distribution system. This is accomplished by opening hydrants along the system (starting at the well fields) to move fresh water throughout the distribution system. The purpose of flushing the system is to remove any grit and debris in order to improve water quality through the distribution system. During the city flushing program city water customers may experience a temporary low water pressure and/or cloudiness when flushing is going on. The cloudiness condition (caused by air) should be only temporary, and can be cleared by running a cold water tap for a few minutes to clean and flush your service line. If the condition continues for an extended period of time please contact the Blaine Public Works. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, feel free to call Public Works at 332-8820. Leroy Dougall, Blaine Public Works.
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Softball Blaine varsity girls softball lost to Mount Baker 14–2 on March 15 and to Granite Falls 10–3 on March 20. The team’s record is 0–3. They play at Squalicum in the conference opener at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22. Soccer Blaine boys varsity soccer lost 0–5 to Vashon Island on March 17 and beat Ferndale 2–1 in the first conference game on March 20 at home. Evan Potter and Miguel Magallon scored goals against Ferndale. The team has a 2–1–1 record. They play next at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at Sehome. Tennis Girls tennis lost 7–0 to Burlington-Edison on March 19, and to Ferndale 7–0 on March 20. Next they play at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26 at Sedro-Woolley.
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Elliott leads Blaine to victory in pitching duel against Sehome Blaine pitcher Mikael Elliott led Blaine by just two hits for a 3–1 win over Sehome on March 19 at Pipeline Fields. Sehome freshman pitcher Jacob Kaepernick kept pace with Elliott through four scoreless innings, but Blaine rallied in the fifth, scoring three runs on RBI singles by Kai Nagle, Nick Gunderson and Chase Abshere. “Kaepernick is going to be a tough guy in this league for four years,” said Blaine head coach Tanner Olson. “He’s just a complete pitcher and you just don’t see that as a freshman.” The win, Elliott’s second of the season, gives Blaine a 2–2 record. Elliott is a senior and a transfer from R.A. Long High School in Longview, a school that went deep into the playoffs last year from a tough conference. Being new to the Northwest Conference might give Elliott a mental advantage. At R.A. Long, he pitched to batters who are now at Division 1 colleges. “Not a lot of the teams know me and know what I can do.” Elliott said. “They’re just hearing that a new kid came to this school and now he’s pitching.”
The Borderites beat Granite Falls 7–1 in Elliott’s first game, and with a second win he’s emerging as a key to the Borderites season. “He’s got such good stuff. As long as he throws strikes we can beat anyone in this league,” Olson said. “It’s just a matter of getting him comfortable with his teammates and trusting that defense behind him. You can see he’s starting to get a little more comfortable with the team already.” Blaine first baseman Cruz Rodriguez also stood out against Sehome, hitting three singles in three at-bats. The Borderites were looking for some momentum against Sehome after losing two in a row to Meridian and Lynden Christian, Olson said. “We just wanted to see how the team would rebound,” he said. “It’s nice to see us going in the right direction.” Blaine will try to carry that momentum into its next game, the conference opener against Squalicum (1–3) at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23 at Pipeline Fields.
s Blaine senior Mikael Elliott earned a win against Sehome on Monday, March 19. Photos by Janell Kortlever
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Historian aims to capture life at Alaska cannery, calls for local stories B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e To highlight the historical significance of one of Alaska’s oldest salmon canneries in South Naknek, an Alaska historian is reaching out to Blaine and Birch Bay residents for their stories. Dubbed the “Diamond NN” by locals in the Bristol Bay borough, the cannery was owned by the Alaska Packers Association, which also owned a cannery on Semiahmoo spit. The NN Cannery operated for over 100 years, drawing workers from around the world and as close as Blaine. “The alumni of [Alaska Packers Association] canneries number in the thousands and each individual
s Gary Johnson, former Alaska Packers Association superintendent. Photos courtesy of Katie Ringsmuth
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has a story to tell,” said Alaska historian Katie Ringsmuth in a press release. She’s leading a three-tiered project that aims to get the NN Cannery on the National Register of Historic Places, develop educational materials about cannery life and create an exhibition called “Mug Up” that features stories and photos from workers for the Alaska State Museum. “If you worked your way through school at the sliming table [used to remove slime from a fish for canning], met the love of your life in the mess hall, your grandpa sailed on a tall ship or you repaired the boilers that kept the place running – we want to hear from you,” she said in the press release. “Your stories are rich with the experience, culture and history of the little-known cannery community.” In partnership with Blaine’s Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum, Ringsmuth will lead a brief presentation about the project and allow guests to share stories and photos at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 at the cannery lodge in Semiahmoo Park, 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. “This isn’t just a nice local story,” she said. “This is a project that has national significance.” Ringsmuth is a history professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage. In 2016, she decided to start the historic preservation project with Bob King, Katie Ringsmuth, Sharon Thompson and Anjuli
Grantham after meeting with executives at Trident Seafoods, which owns the NN Cannery property. She said she got the idea to start the project when she attended a conference with other historians. As one of the last canneries in Alaska to maintain its structure, Ringsmuth felt the NN Cannery was ideal for historic evaluation. Plus, preserving the its history was personal. Ringsmuth’s father, Gary Johnson, started his career as a bookkeeper for the Alaska Packers Association in Semiahmoo and went on to become superintendent at the NN Cannery until he retired in 1997. During the offseason, he spent time in Blaine, where Ringsmuth was born. When she turned 18, she started working at the NN Cannery to pay for her college expenses. “I am very proud of her,” Johnson said of Ringsmuth’s choice to pursue the project. Looking back, he said, “we took one of the worst canneries and made it one of the best canneries.” The NN Cannery was transformed from an arctic packing saltery into a salmon cannery by the Alaska Packers Association in 1895 and remained in operation until 2015. Like many canneries owned by the Alaska Packers Association, Diamond NN provided work to skilled immigrants, often hailing from Europe and Asia; Alaskan natives were also a large part of the
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workforce, she said. “From its bunkhouses to the boardwalks, the cannery’s dwindling structures contain the voices of the past,” read a post on the NN Cannery website. “Memories of machinery, the mess hall, and mug-ups — they continue to have meaning to the hundreds of workers who once labored there. Discarded machines parts, broken boardwalks, skeletal remains of bunkhouses and graffiti etchings are the enduring reminders of the past that gives voice to the cannery people.” Operating under The Alaska Association for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit, Ringsmuth and her team has raised approximate-
ly $111,000 since they started the project through outreach and grant writing; $60,000 of that was granted to the team by the National Endowment for the Humanities for the “Mug Up” exhibit, which will eventually display at the Alaska State Museum, she said. “What’s forgotten are all of the different people who came to Alaska to participate in this industry,” Ringsmuth said. “Alaska connects the rest of the country to the larger world.” The project is a partnership of National Park Service, Alaska State Museum, The Alaska Association for Historic Preservation and Trident Seafoods. To learn more visit nncanneryproject.com.
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JWR design w/ superb architectural, indoor/outdoor living, high-end finishes & panoramic VIEWS of Semiahmoo Bay. Prime beach access. Skylights, vaulted ceilings & windows. Master retreat w/ luxurious bath on main, central AC, tankless H2O & fireplace. Chef’s kit w/ quartz, ss appl, entertainment island w/ dining bar & 2-car garage. Deck, patio & fenced backyard.
Semiahmoo Bay VIEW w/ pristine private saltwater beach access & sun. Community of homes minutes from Semiahmoo, deep water moorage Marina, restaurants, spa, health club, walking trails & Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. Survey, neighborly HOA, water/electricity available, gorgeous westerly facing sunsets/ sun exposure, septic installed on surrounding lots.
house suite “Marin” luxury 2-BD, 2-BA waterfront condo, 1802 SF of unobstructed beachfront views. Rich hardwood, clear fir wood wrapped doors & windows, complete privacy, vaulted great rm, granite counters, chef’s kitchen, luxe owners suite. Secure underground parking w/elevator service. Next to Semiahmoo Resort Hotel, Spa & marina, golf and beaches!
Spectacular sunrises over Mount Baker & Drayton Harbor from your new Semiahmoo Shore luxury home. Newest waterfront gated community on Semiahmoo spit & walking distance to the Marina, 4 Star Resort hotel and Spa w/amazing Award winning Golf courses within minutes. Stroll the miles of beaches! Minutes to U.S./Canada Border. MLS# 1114243
Semiahmoo Shore 2875 SF sunrise Hhome w/spectacular water & mtn views. Guest Casita with its own private entry. Finished thru with top of line finishes, hardware, flooring, full appliance package including Washer & Dryer. extensive hardwood flooring, Linear Fireplace, quartz countertops, Grohe & Kohler fixtures. Beautiful suites. MLS# 1200998
9404 Turnstone Ln #20 • $1,079,000
Fabulous home w/amazing saltwater views over Drayton Harbor + stunning sunsets, concrete steps to the beach. Over 3,300 SF, 4-BD, 4-BA w/master on main + jetted tub & Kohler fixtures & French doors to ocean view. Dramatic vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops. Etched glass railings & compass Rose tile entry. A home of remarkable design. MLS#1139100
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Come see the newest homes being built at Semiahmoo Single-story homes from 1800-3500 sq. ft., 8200 Birch Bay Dr $389,900
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4830 Cedar Ln • $274,900
Birch Bay Water View Cottage with unobstructed view. 3-BD, 1.5-BA with natural gas, on demand hot water, hard wood floors and a great location. South exposure. A must see $389,900. fenced backyard, Trex decking, large home site and extra storage building.
Top floor luxe condo in beachfront Grand Bay Resort. 2-BD unit, vaulted ceilings with additional loft room plus high windows for daylight. Upscale interiors, luxurious master suite, deluxe kitchen, great room with spacious deck in Birch Bay, steps to the Beach! Also includes custom hot tub, elevators, & plenty of parking. Ideal permanent home or luxury vacation get-away. Don’t miss this opportunity!
One house back from Birch Bay’s best sandy beach. Adorable little cabin completely remodeled, ready for you on your days off. Rooftop balcony with a view of the water. Ductless heat pump w/AC. Tankless hot h20 heater, propane freestanding stove, owners pride. With all the new facilities planned for this community on the Salish seas warmest bay you will be able to live a vacation whenever you want.
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Blaine-based attorney predicts ‘wall’ on northern border due to marijuana laws
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B y P at G r u bb Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders is predicting the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada will lead to a virtual wall on the Canadian border. Saunders spoke on Monday while appearing in front of Canada’s Standing Senate Committee on National Defense and Security that is examining the impact of C-45, a bill currently before Canada’s Parliament that will legalize the production, distribution and sale of cannabis across Canada. The committee is mainly concerned with the implications of legalization insofar as they relate to border issues. The law is projected to go into effect around the beginning of July 2018; however, the provinces and territories have advised that they need 8 to 12 weeks after the legalization to make an orderly transition to the new framework, according to a government of Canada website. Saunders, who has made frequent appearances on national news shows to discuss immigration and border issues, was invited to appear before the committee in Ottawa, the Canadian capital. Saunders cited estimates that up to 40 percent of Canadians will try marijuana once it is legalized, and advised to senators that many of those people could
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William (Bill) Lawrence Hanson
June 4, 1940 - January 25, 2018 William (Bill) Lawrence Hanson, 77, passed away peacefully in his home in Bellevue, WA on January 25, 2018. Bill was born on June 4, 1940 in Bellingham, WA. Bill lived in Blaine until 1957 where his father co-owned Ted and Bill’s Shell Service Station, and Bill was a star basketball player at Blaine High School. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William F. Hanson (1985) and Ruth Hanson (2003). Bill is survived by: sister Maxine (Robert) Box; sister Linda Marks; daughter Amy Hanson Halquist, daughter Abby (Martin) Smith, twin daughters Deitrie and Katlin Hanson; 3 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to your favorite charity. To read the full obituary and sign the guest book, please visit www. Flintofts.com.
s Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders speaking at a Canadian senate hearing in Ottawa on March 19.
be barred from entering the States for life should they admit to U.S. border officials that they have used the drug. He pointed out that the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, could be prevented from entering the U.S. once he leaves office and no longer travels on a diplomatic passport. Trudeau has admitted using marijuana in the past. Although marijuana has been legalized by individual states across the U.S., it is still illegal at the federal level. Once someone has been banned, they must apply for a waiver, a process that is expensive, lengthy and not always successful. Saunders recalled the
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case of Canadian Olympic snowboarding medalist Ross Rebagliati who admitted years ago on The Jay Leno Show that he used marijuana; Rebagliati has since required a waiver to allow enter the U.S. Saunders called for extensive Canadian government outreach to educate Canadians on the implications of cannabis use and international travel. As an attorney, he said, he does not counsel travelers to lie about drug use to border officials. He added, however, that travelers do not have to answer such questions. Refusal to answer would result in the traveler being denied entry for that particular trip and not a lifetime ban.
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s A Sanitary Service Company (SSC) driver crashed into a utility pole on Shintaffer Road around 1 p.m. on March 20, causing power outages for approximately 1,685 Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers. Power was restored later that evening. At press time, no details were available about the status of the driver. Photo by Chuck Kinzer
Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: March 5-10 March 5, 6:47 p.m.: Noise on Har-
pound on Blaine Road.
March 9, 11:36 p.m.: Suspicious ve-
borview Road.
March 7, 11:58 a.m.: Trespass cold
hicle cold call on Shintaffer Road.
March 5, 8:13 p.m.: Verbal domestic
cal on Birch Bay Drive.
March 9, 1:20 p.m.: Threat on Sunset
on Hillvue Road.
March 7, 1:32 p.m.: Private impound
Drive.
March 5, 9:48 p.m.: Welfare check
on Blaine Road.
March 9, 1:28 p.m.: Threat on Sunset
on Birch Bay Drive.
March 7, 2:54 p.m.: Alarm on Mc-
Drive.
March 6, 7:51 a.m.: Traffic hazard
gee Road.
March 9, 1:50 p.m.: Welfare check
on Blaine Road.
March 7, 3:05 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
on Kispiox Road.
March 6, 9:24 a.m.: Trespass cold
cumstances cold call on Blaine Road.
March 9, 5:22 p.m.: Neighborhood
call on Birch Bay Drive.
March 7, 4:47 p.m.: Theft cold call
dispute cold call on Birch Bay-Lyn-
March 6, 11:17 a.m.: Sex crime, no
on Birch Bay Square Street.
den Road.
rape on Delta Line Road.
March 7, 4:51 p.m.: Traffic stop on
March 10, 1:49 a.m.: Mental cold
March 6, 11:26 a.m.: Burglary cold
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
call on Grandview Road.
call on Jackson Road.
March 8, 7:05 a.m.: Verbal domestic
March 10, 6:43 a.m.: Noise on
March 6, 2:05 p.m.: Burglary on Lee-
on Harborview Road.
Boblett Road.
side Drive.
March 8, 8:42 a.m.: Agency assist
March 10, 10:30 a.m.: Mental cold
March 6, 4:23 p.m.: Shots cold call
cold call on Crockett Road.
call on Surf Place.
on Valley View Road.
March 8, 5:21 p.m.: Mental cold call
March 10, 3:47 p.m.: Traffic stop on
March 6, 8:04 p.m.: Threat cold call
on Surf Place.
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
on Birch Bay Drive.
March 8, 9:12 p.m.: Citizen assist
March 10, 5:12 p.m.: Parking prob-
March 6, 8:45 p.m.: Mental cold call
cold call on Sunburst Drive.
lem on Masterson Road.
on Surf Place.
March 8, 9:38 p.m.: Suspicious cir-
March 10, 7:18 p.m.: Agency assist
March 7, 10:35 a.m.: Private im-
cumstances on Harbor Drive.
on Birch Bay Drive.
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Furniture Sale: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 2-6 p.m, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Stop by for great prices on furniture.
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ACROSS 1. Builder’s trough 4. Pouch 7. Adam’s partner 8. Zelda soldiers 10. Network of nerves 12. Heinrich __, poet 13. Algerian port 14. Reciprocal of one ohm 16. Title of respect 17. Form of expression 19. Hoover’s office 20. Samoan monetary unit 21. Cooperation 25. Fiddler crabs 26. Portion of a play 27. Tropical American shrub
29. Frosts 30. Short-winged diving seabird 31. Chemical compound used as a hardener (abbr.) 32. Diversion 39. __ Turner, rock singer 41. __-bo: exercise system 42. Large, edible game fish 43. Doctor of Education 44. Where the Knicks play 45. Basics 46. Tall tropical American trees 48. Men wear them 49. Widespread destruction 50. Midway between north and northeast 51. Vast body of water 52. Hair product
1. Very brave 2. Go too far 3. Individual feature 4. Drug trials term (abbr.) 5. Has emerged 6. Helped the Spanish conquer Mexico 8. Northern Vietnam ethnic group 9. Dried-up 11. Reactive structures (abbr.) 14. Licensed for Wall Street 15. Japanese conglomerate 18. Home to the Celtics 19. Title given to Italian monk 20. Drunkards 22. Cylindrical containers 23. South American plants 24. Frozen water 27. Town in Galilee 28. Not in 29. Journalist and suffragist Wells 31. Consumed 32. Edible Mediterranean plant 33. Poke fun of 34. “First in Flight” state 35. Fortifying ditch 36. Receding 37. Christian liturgical creed 38. Used to decorate Xmas trees 39. High-__: complex 40. Thoughts 44. __ and cheese 47. Constrictor snake
Weather Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Temperature: High for the past week was 61.4°F on March 13 with a low of 32.3°F on March 16. Average high was 57.4°F and average low was 37.2°F.
phone harassment on Odell Street. March 16, 1:00 p.m.: Property found on H Street. March 16, 8:08 p.m.: 911 hang up on C Street. March 16, 10:40 p.m.: Assist fire department on 9th Street. March 16, 12:36 a.m.: Assist sheriff department on Drayton Harbor Road. March 17, 1:40 p.m.: Deceased animal on D Street. March 17, 6:00 p.m.: Trespass issued on G Street. March 17, 6:55 p.m.: Driving while intoxicated on 15th Street. March 17, 10:20 p.m.: Driving with a suspended license on 2nd Street. March 18, 10:30 p.m.: Traffic on 4th Street. March 18, 7:04 a.m.: Assist state patrol on SR543. March 19, 12:38 p.m.: Civil matter on Snow Goose Lane. March 19, 3:29 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Bayview Court.
Report by Blaine Police Department.
Cosplay Murder Mystery: Friday, March 23, 6:30–8:45 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Join in for a night of cosplay and murder with friends (and foes!). Discover clues to solve the mystery and uncover the murderer! Pizza and goodies will be served. After hours program. For middle school and high school. Space is limited; registration required. Attracting Birds and Butterflies to Your Garden Class: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Free. Info: vwhomeandgarden.com. March For Our Lives: Saturday, March 24, noon, H Street and Mitchell Avenue. Blaine students and community can join a national event and walk to protest mass school shootings and gun violence. Info: marchforourlives.com. Pacific Arts Association Spring Concert: Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Featuring music by Gary Giles, Joe Robinson, Mary Kay Robinson, Wendy Donaghy and Jon Mutchler, plus Champagne and a chocolate fountain. Tickets $15 at Blaine Senior Center, Pacific Building Center and at the door. Proceeds benefit the Drayton Harbor Music Festival. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, March 24, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Chuck Dingee. Bleeding Tree Performance: Saturday, March 24, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Silver Reef Casino, Haxton Way at Slater Road, Ferndale. Bleeding Tree perform in the lounge. No cover. Philip Fisher Performance: Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 North Commercial Street. Scheherazade and Shostakovich. Info: 360/734-6080
Easter at Bellewood Acres: Saturday-Sunday, March 31-April 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 6140 Guide Meridian. Come out for an egg hunt, petting zoo, pony rides, family photos with the Easter Bunny and more! Tickets/Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m.–noon, Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street. Kids under 12 welcome to join the hunt. Info: 360/332-8733. Ladies Auxiliary Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 31, noon-2 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Free to children under 12, all others pay by donation. Lunch will be held at noon, followed by an egg hunt for all ages. Easter Egg Hunt and Wagon Rides: Saturday, March 31, 3-6 p.m., The C Shop, 4825 Alderson Road. Horse-drawn wagon rides from 3-6 p.m., Easter egg hunt from 4-6 p.m. Info: 360/371-2070.
Police Reports March 14, 8:31 a.m.: Dog impound on 8th Street. March 14, 10:40 a.m.: Driving with a suspended license on Peace Portal Drive. March 14, 11:32 a.m.: Reportable collision on Peace Portal Drive. March 14, 1:00 p.m.: Marijuana on H Street. March 14, 2:52 p.m.: Assault on H Street. March 14, 3:44 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on Martin Street. March 14, 10:23 p.m.: Assist fire department on Canada View. March 15, 12:45 a.m.: Assist sheriff department on Canada View. March 15, 3:48 p.m.: Animal complaint on Vista Terrace. March 15, 9:48 p.m.: No valid operator’s license on 2nd Street. March 15, 11:20 p.m.: Transient complaint on H Street. March 16, 9:02 a.m.: Theft from vehicle on Mary Avenue. March 16, 10:18 a.m.: Welfare check on Alder Street. March 16, 12:43 p.m.: Tele-
Starting Your Vegetable Garden: Wednesday, March 21, 4–6 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Get started growing your own vegetables. Learn about choosing the right plant for the right place, fertilizers, microclimates, soil tests and amendments, seed starting, companion planting, mulching, composting, and pest controls. Program repeats at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24. Presented by Blaine C.O.R.E. (Community Orchards for Resources and Education).
Asahikawa Band: Monday, March 26, 7 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Streeet. Free concert featuring the gold medal band from Japan. Accepting cash donations or nonperishable food for Blaine Food Bank ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM
Precipitation: During the period of March 13 to 19, 0.52 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2018 year-to-date precipitation is 11.23 inches.
AARP Driving Class: Wednesday, March 21, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Brush up on your driving skills, become aware of your physical changes and how they affect your driving. $15 for AARP members, $20 nonmembers. Info and registration: 360/3328040.
Tides March 23-29 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 23 4:10 am 5.6
9:26 am 8.4
4:49 pm 0.3
Sa 24 1 2:19 am 8.3
5:18 am 6.2
10:12 am 8.2
5:51 pm 0.2
Su 25 1:41 am 8.5
6:42 am 6.5
11:14 am 7.9
6:59 pm 0.1
Mo 26 2:51 am 8.8
8:12 am 6.3
12:36 pm 7.6
8:07 pm 0.0
Tu 27 3:45 am 9.1
9:24 am 5.6
9:11 pm 0.1
2:04 pm 7.6
Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, March 31, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Steve Loeffler Duo. Raucous Performance: Saturday, March 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Silver Reef Casino, Haxton Way at Slater Road, Ferndale. Raucous perform in the lounge. No cover. Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, April 1, noon, Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Community welcome. Hosted by Water’s Edge Church. Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, April 1, noon, Grace Lutheran Church, 702 G Street G Street. Community welcome. Info: 360/332-6589. Loads of Love: Monday, April 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd St. Blaine. Laundry costs covered. Repeats every first Monday of the month. Growing Dahlias: Wednesday, April 4, 4-6 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Discover how easy it is to have beautiful flowers blooming in your yard from July through November. The dahlia is a natural choice for our northwest climate and their long bloom time makes them very rewarding! “Self Portrait of the Soul’: Friday, April 6, 6–9 p.m., 311 W. Holly Street, Bellingham. Birch Bay’s Shawna Morris showcases her art during an ArtWalk reception. Painting at the Library: Monday, April 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Work in the company of fellow painters at this twice-monthly painting program facilitated by Maria Monks. Bring your own work, equipment, and supplies including a table cover. All mediums welcome, but no solvents of any kind, please.
We 28 4:29 am 9.3 10:18 am 4.7
3:24 pm 7.8 10:07 pm 0.3
Th 29 5:07 am 9.4 11:06 am 3.7
4:34 pm 8.1 11:01 pm 0.7
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Bay Builders From Cherry Point to the Peace Arch
Great Kids Doing Great Things Featuring students of the Blaine School District
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