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s Several community groups hosted egg hunts on March 31 and April 1 to celebrate Easter. Pictured are two happy participants of the annual egg hunt hosted by The C Shop in Birch Bay on March 31. The event also featured horse-drawn wagon rides and servings of the candy shop’s homemade chocolate and ice cream. More photos on page 10. Photo by Molly Martin

Locals working to bring Community Toy Store closer to home Information session scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 at The Bridge at Birch Bay B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e To make the holiday season brighter for families in Blaine and Birch Bay, residents are gearing up to launch the Community Toy Store, a charitable program that serves Whatcom County families at Christmastime. About a decade ago, the Community Toy Store was established in Bellingham to help parents buy gifts for their kids during the holidays. Throughout the season, vol-

unteers collect new toy and clothing gift card donations for parents to purchase at a 75 to 90 percent discount. The items are setup just like a retail store and parents can purchase up to two gifts per child. Last year, the event took place at Roosevelt Elementary School in Bellingham and was open to all Whatcom County families. For those living in Blaine and Birch Bay, the Family Service Center managed referrals, which were available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Proceeds from sales were donated to Rebound of Whatcom County, Whatcom Dream and The Bellingham Promise. “We have been hoping, [for] the last

Tim Ballew throws hat in the ring for District 42 senate seat B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Yet another candidate is vying to represent Whatcom County residents in the state senate. On March 28, Tim Ballew II, current at-large member of the Whatcom County Council and former chairman of the Lummi Nation, announced that he plans to run for state senate to represent the 42nd district. Ballew (D) will join incumbent state senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) and Bellingham city councilmember Pinky Var-

gas (D) in the race. Michael McAuley withdrew last December after filing to run for the position in 2017. “I have had the privilege to serve the people of Whatcom County throughout my career,” Ballew said in a press release last week. “When former [Port of Bellingham] commissioner Mike McAuley asked me to consider the seat in the 42nd, I was humbled. To me, it is another opportunity to create policy decisions that are best for everyone who calls Whatcom home.” McAuley said he withdrew from the race

because, “as state senator, the things I wanted to work on most, I couldn’t do,” adding, “My focus is much more local and much more specific.” Since January, Ballew has served the Whatcom County Council as an at-large member. He was selected from 29 candidates for the position, which was vacated in November after Todd Donovan resigned to serve in district 2, in a redistricting approved by voters in 2016. (See Senate, page 2)

five years, to bring it up to Blaine,” said Blaine resident and Community Toy Store volunteer Laura Vogee. “It has a lot of benefits to the community,” For those who are interested in learning more about the program, Vogee and a handful of others are hosting an information session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 at The Bridge at Birch Bay, 4815 Alderson Road. The small group of volunteers has already received endorsements to start the program locally from several community groups, businesses and churches as well as the Blaine (See Toy store, page 3)

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Whatcom County will receive a $1 million grant for the Birch Bay Community Park on Birch Bay Drive, but that money won’t speed up the park’s development. State legislators approved the grant, which comes from the state Recreation and Conservation Funding Board, as part of the state’s 2017-19 capital budget. The $1 million will partially compensate Whatcom County for the $2.46 million it spent to acquire the 3.6-acre property in 2014. The property is just south of the future Birch Bay library at 7968 Birch Bay Drive. Park construction won’t likely begin until 2020, after the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project is completed, said Michael McFarlane, director of the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department. The park property will be used as a staging area for construction on the Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project, which aims to restore the beach and add bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to Birch Bay Drive. The county hired a landscape architect to plan the Birch Bay Community Park in 2016. The property is currently a grass field with remnants of an asphalt driveway looping through it and has been used by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce for events, including the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Developing the field into the planned park – an open space with trees, picnic tables, a parking lot, restrooms, showers and other amenities – will cost $4.4 million, the landscape architect estimated. Though construction is years away, the county is applying for more funding for park construction and for the remainder of the purchase cost, McFarlane said. Whatcom County expects the Birch Bay

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At the time he was appointed, Ballew told the council that he didn’t intend to run for the position again. “As a councilmember and mother of three, I feel good about having Tim in our corner in Olympia,” said Blaine city councilmember Alicia Rule, who also applied for the county council seat in January. “It would mean we have someone fighting tirelessly to preserve and enhance the beauty and livability of our community while ensuring we’ve got a strong voice on our behalf for the infrastructure projects Blaine and the other small cities in Whatcom County.” Ballew has served on the policy board of the Whatcom Council of

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Governments, national rulemaking board for the Department of Transportation, Lummi Nation Education Board and the tribal technical advisory committee to the Washington Department of Revenue. Follow the money All members of the House and half of the Senate are up for re-election this midterm election. According to the Public Disclosure Commission, Ericksen filed for candidacy in September 2015 and has since raised $42,195 and spent $11,416; Vargas filed in January 2018 and has raised $20,357 and spent $3,158; Ballew filed in March 2018 and has raised $3,995 and spent $253. McAuley filed for candidacy in July 2017 and raised $6,488 and spent $3,446. He said, “Over time, I’ll be paying every dollar back.” He’s currently in the process of returning money to donors and said

he’ll be paying out of pocket to return money that was used on the campaign. According to the Public Disclosure Commission, $27,545 of Ericksen’s contributions came from businesses, $10,200 from Political Action Committees (PACs), $3,200 from individual donors and $1,250 is uncategorized. Vargas received $17,525 from individual donors; $2,789 is uncategorized. Days into his campaign, Ballew received $3,995, all from individual donors. Members of the Washington State Senate serve a four-year term and are not subject to term limits. Ericksen has held the position since 2011; in November 2010, he ran against Democrat Pat Jerns and in 2014, against Democrat Seth Fleetwood. The midterm election is Tuesday, November 6. The filing deadline is Friday, May 18.

Ballots are on their way B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Special election ballots were mailed on April 4 and should be in the hands of registered voters who live in the Blaine school district soon, said Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein in a press release. The special election takes place on Tuesday, April 24. Voters are being asked to approve a $12 million, six-year capital projects and technology levy that would begin in 2019. If approved, the levy would cost property owners 51 cents per $1,000 of assessed home value. However, the school district’s maintenance and operations levy will decrease by 46 cents per $1,000 of assessed home value next year whether or not the levy passes. “The ballot will look slightly different from previous ballots,”

Adelstein said. The new design is a result of new ballot counting equipment that the county recently purchased. “Voters will now fill in an oval next to their choice on the ballot instead of connecting the arrow.” Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on election day at an official drop box location; mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than April 24. Mailed ballots require 50-cent postage. Voters can drop special election ballots off at Custer Elementary School, 7660 Custer School Road, Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, 4581 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. If you do not receive your ballot by Friday, April 13 or you have questions for the county auditor’s office, contact Adelstein at 360/778-5105, or the chief deputy Diana Bradrick at 360/778-5130.

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community to help raise some of the $4.4 million to build the park, McFarlane said. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBPRD2) has set aside $100,000

for park maintenance costs, BBPRD2 director Ted Morris said. Morris sees the grant as a positive sign for future fundraising. “It’s moving forward in the right direction, that’s for sure,” he said. “I think it shows that the Recreation and Conservation Office sees this as a viable project.”

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Chamber of Commerce and the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. “We were all supportive of the toy store program,” said Blaine Chamber of Commerce treasurer Kimberli Shea in an email. “I believe several of us plan to attend their meeting later this month.” Shea said the chamber has roughly $8,000 set aside for a program that benefits low-income families at Christmastime. For a number of years, Blaine and Birch Bay residents participated in the Giving Tree program during Christmas. Donors selected tags with individualized gift ideas from Christmas trees located in local businesses; typically, the gifts cost less than $35. Volunteers delivered the gifts to participating recipients. Reduced participation led to its demise in 2014. Although some people have expressed interest in re-starting the Giving Tree program, Vogee believes the Community Toy Store program is a better idea. “It’s a hand up, not a hand out,” she said. “It gives the parents the gift of dignity.” She added, “We want to let the whole community know about this new program and the

great benefits it would have, not only for local families in need, but also for the community as a whole, and hopefully get everyone going in the same direction on this.” If Vogee and the other volunteers get enough support, they’d like to open the Community Toy Store to families that reside in the Blaine school district and qualify for free or reduced lunch. Approximately 46 percent of Blaine school students benefit from the free or reduced cost lunch plan. “Ideally, we would have use of a storefront or other suitable facility for two weeks in December, allowing for the donations to be collected, sorted, priced, arranged and sold all in one location,”according to a report about the program Vogee prepared. “For those families needing additional assistance, vouchers could also be made available by application.” They’d like to see six to eight people step forward to coordinate the local program. “The toy store will require a community-wide effort to successfully serve our local families,” read the report. “It has great potential to be a unifying force in our community.” To learn more about Community Toy Store, visit communitytoystore.org.

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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@pointrobertspress.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@pointrobertspress.com Editor Stefanie Donahue stefanie@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Spencer kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Oliver Lazenby oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@pointrobertspress.com Office Manager Jeanie Luna info@pointrobertspress.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@pointrobertspress.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@pointrobertspress.com Contributors In This Issue: Jeannett Penner The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXIII, No 41 Circulation: 10,500 copies

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Letters... The Editor: Available data suggests that Blaine school district has operated reasonably efficiently, as suggested by per pupil spending comparable to other area districts. Unfortunately, the current funding request includes a large item that jeopardizes that efficiency and is not now necessary. The inclusion of $1 million to acquire land in or near Birch Bay for future school construction is problematic. Timing of the need for this school is unspecified. Blaine’s school enrollment has alternated between growth and contraction; recent enrollment is near the level of 2005. It is not apparent that the school will ever be needed based on enrollment data. In fact, information on the city website indicates that the median age of our citizens is increasing, and the average household size is decreasing. These are not signs of accelerating growth in school enrollment. Constructing schools apart from the main campus represents a threat to operational efficiency, as a central campus approach has inherent efficiencies. A school in Point Roberts was accommodated, but further departures from this model will increase costs and should be avoided if possible.

From the web... The Northern Light collected comments made by online readers who responded to recent stories. Here’s what they had to say:

Responding to: “Interim police chief outlines department changes, city closer to permanent hire.” The story ran in the March 29 edition. The Editor: I realize that the old format took more time. But it also created more of a sense of community and was akin to positive media advertising for the police each week. Both my husband and I would share many of the police reports on social media, and it gave great opening discussions with neighbors. We learned more about the depth of service and love our police force has for the community. The short laundry list of crime reports that are now the new police reports is just a laundry list of crimes like every other community and no longer highlights the many reasons why I love Blaine. I understand why the interim chief

The district should exhaust all potential alternative solutions before constructing any additional schools off the central campus. Even if another school might be needed someday, acquiring land now is premature. The supposed justification that land cost will increase ignores that: (1) if land cost grows, so will the tax base available to fund its purchase, maintaining relative “affordability”; (2) it is not the role of the school board to speculate in land investment. The district stresses that Blaine’s tax rate per $1000 is lower than surrounding towns, as if that represents some untapped pool of money available for use. This is misguided: it primarily indicates a relatively lower number of students per dollar in the tax base. The rate does not justify more spending – each request must be evaluated for need, efficiency, and affordability. Given the lack of clarity surrounding a major expenditure, the levy request should be rejected and the board should resubmit a revised request without funding for land acquisition. Vote NO. Richard Thatcher Blaine

that we need to bring our children up so that they walk in righteous ways. It appears, as adults, most of us have tried to follow that sage advice but sadly it also appears we have failed our children on several fronts both in terms of safety and in the condition of our planet. Moreover, we have focused our daily lives on the sure and steady conservative approach of incrementalism when we needed radical and revolutionary public policy behavior to save our kids. Perhaps in the slow and steady grind of everyday life and a monolithic system we have stumbled, but it might be equally true we did not entirely fail in those responsibilities since our sons and daughters harkened to the call of those conversations we had over our kitchen tables. Now we are aided and reinforced with our children who as powerful students have found their footing addressing this nation’s social ills. Most noticeably, and chief among those concerns, is the belief that deadly force without reason is absolutely wrong and so, too, are weapons of war in the hands of despondent countrymen. Our inability to resolve this issue has now fallen to a new generation who seeks to solve those complexities that plague

The Editor: Congratulations to those Blaine students who organized and participated in the recent March For Our Lives protest. The New Testament book of Titus tells us

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made that decision, but it greatly saddens me and I think the bit of extra time it took to create each week paid for itself with regards to the public relations and community engagement that resulted. Angela Lott Facebook The Editor: I think it’s unfortunate that Blaine Police Department can ‘no longer afford’ to provide descriptive police reports to The Northern Light. The interesting and sometimes humorous police reports offered a unique and informative look at police activity. They connected police with the community in a positive way rather than a cold statistical way. John Yirak via thenorthernlight.com

Responding to: “City quells concerns about Lincoln Park disc golf course.” The story ran in the March 29 edition. The Editor: As a regular user of Lincoln Park, I am already dismayed at the damage being done to the park in order to install a disk

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golf course. The course goes against the very nature of the park. There is already an established disk golf course at Vanderyacht Park in Ferndale. It is rarely used. Adding one to Lincoln Park defies logic. Kevin Myers via thenorthernlight.com The Editor: This is great news! I’m a 54-year-old woman, and my 56-year-old boyfriend and I are excited to play 18 holes then have a nice lunch in your city. We’ll pick up any trash we see while we’re there. Thank you! Stacey via thenorthernlight.com

Responding to: “Band from Japan performs in Blaine.” The story ran in the March 29 edition. The Editor: Fun, fantastic, beautiful, inspiring, professional [and a] thoroughly enjoyable performance. We were so impressed and loved every minute of this concert! Teresa Verde Facebook

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.

Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.

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.

Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu. North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 1 p.m. Blaine Fire Station. Info: nwfrs.net.

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Blaine swept in doubleheader Despite a few big innings, the Blaine varsity girls softball team lost to Coupeville in a pair of non-conference home games on April 2. After losing the first game 12–1, Blaine came out strong in the second, taking a 5–2 lead in the third inning. Coupeville’s bats heated up in the fourth inning and they bashed their way to a 20–6 victory, but the loss was one of the Borderites highest-scoring games of the season. “I was real proud of the way they bounced back at the beginning of the second game,” Blaine head coach Nancy Williams said. “We could hardly put up a run in the first game and then we rebounded and responded.” Blaine’s Karin Wildermuth went 2 for 4 offensively and walked twice in the two games, and Sonya Reyes and Abi Pritchett both went 3 for 6. Pritchett, Shelby Freeman, Annie Wright, and Riley Weinkauf all hit RBIs. The Borderites are still bat-

tling a lack of pitching and catching experience, but that’s improving, Williams said. Four-year starter Taylor Miller took over as Blaine’s ace pitcher this season. She hadn’t pitched since middle school, but Blaine had no other options. She has pitched every game this season, including both games against Coupeville. As the season progresses, Miller is throwing harder and walking fewer batters. “The kid is mentally tough,” Williams said. “She goes out there every night and throws with her heart and soul. She just puts it all into the game.” Blaine’s catcher Emily Wadden is also learning her position. Williams has seen “huge improvement” from both Wadden and Miller, she said. The Borderites are 0–9 this season, but they’ll have several good chances to win in the remaining 11 games. Blaine plays next at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at home against Sehome (6–1).

s Above, Taylor Miller connects with a pitch in the second half of Blaine’s doubleheader against Coupeville on April 2. Bottom, Blaine shortstop Riley Weinkauf throwing to first base.

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Blaine’s Hayden Dohner hit an overtime RBI single to seize a 6–5 win at Sehome on April 3, ending a four-game losing streak for Blaine varsity baseball. Dohner powered the Borderites offense, going 3-for-4 with a double and two singles. Kai Nagle and Cruz Rodriguez contributed with two singles each. Blaine and Sehome were tied 5–5 for the final regular innings. Sehome had a scoring opportunity with runners on first and second base and two outs in the sixth inning, but Blaine’s relief pitcher Cam Ellis struck out Tim Malo to end the inning. Blaine catcher Nagle started the eighth inning with a single to center field. Nick Gunderson placed a successful sacrifice bunt toward third base and Ben Wallen

In other sports news... Soccer Alieu Diaw led the Blaine boys varsity team to back-toback wins with a pair of hat tricks last week. He scored three goals in Blaine’s 5–0 win at Mount Baker on March 28 and three more in a 4–1 victory over Nooksack Valley on March 30. The wins earned the Borderites a 4–2–2 record overall. Blaine plays next at 4 p.m.

followed with a single, putting runners on first and third base. Dohner smashed a single to right field to bring home the winning run. Blaine closer Rodriguez pitched the bottom of the eighth inning. After Sehome’s leadoff hitter grounded out, Rodriguez walked Makana Grondin. Sehome’s next batter hit a grounder to second base that the Borderites turned into a game-ending double play. Blaine head coach Tanner Olson hopes the victory will be a turning point for his team. The Borderites have struggled offensively through the four-game losing streak, scoring just six runs in those games. “We just haven’t been swinging the bat very well,” Olson said. “My main message to the guys is just keep fighting and

on Tuesday, April 10 at Lynden (2–1–4). Track Blaine’s boys track and field team placed third behind Lynden Christian and Sedro-Woolley in a home meet on March 28. The girls beat Lynden Christian and lost to Sedro-Woolley in the same meet. Track and field teams compete at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, at the Birger Solberg Invitational tournament at Civic Stadium in Bellingham. Tennis Girls varsity tennis lost 6–1 to Lynden on March 28. They play next at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 against Anacortes.

we’ll find some holes.” Blaine pitcher Colby Knutzen pitched four innings and gave up four runs in his first game this season. Knutzen, a vital part of the team for the past two years, has been on the bench with an injured finger. “Honestly, I think Colby coming back might be the spark we needed,” Olson said. “He’s got speed, he’s good on the mound and he’ll be our starting centerfielder. We keep talking about momentum and I think Colby coming back will be big for that.” The win improves Blaine’s record to 3–6 overall (1–3 in conference games). Blaine plays next at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6 in Chelan. The Borderites’ next home game is at 4:30 on Wednesday, April 11 against Ferndale.

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s Blaine junior Alieu Diaw (10), scores a goal against Mount Baker on March 28. Diaw scored three goals in Blaine’s victory over Mount Baker and three more in a 4–1 win against Nooksack Valley on March 30. Photo by Jeanie Lyons

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8105 Birch Bay Square St. I-5 Exit 270, Blaine

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9146 Aerie Lane • $949,000

9056 Shearwater Rd $889,000 Exquisite Semiahmoo

Come fall in love! A gated, tranquil water front townhome with amazing views to marinas, cities and mountains. This turn key home offers 4 beds 3.25 baths with over 4600 sq feet. Truly so many options to live freely while hosting family and friends. The perfect set up to enjoy a resort style living. Seller financing available. MLS#1232883

Donna Sherwood 360-226-2176

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9424 Turnstone Ln #29 $795,000 MLS# 1114243

9404 Turnstone Ln #20 $1,079,000 MLS# 1200998

5410 Snow Goose Ln #501 $309,000

8634 Blue Grouse Wy $549,900 Lovely 7th fairway view

7714 Birch Bay Dr #214 $275,000 Beautiful Grand Bay

Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718

Donna Sherwood 360-226-2176 or Lucy Saldana 360-303-6838

home in waterfront neighborhood. 9’ ceilings on main, radiant floor heat, Heart Pine wide-plank flooring, furniture-grade cabinets. 3 masters w/ 2 more bdrm/bonus rooms. 3 indoor fireplaces, covered patio & outdoor fireplace. Spacious room up for entertaining with inviting view deck. Granite counter tops - professional appls.

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 miles of beaches!

2875 SF sunrise home w/spectacular water & mtn views. Guest Casita with own private entry. Finished thru with top of line finishes, hardware, flooring, full appliance package including W/D. extensive hardwood flooring, Linear Fireplace, quartz countertops, Grohe & Kohler fixtures. Covered patio w/ outdoor fireplace.

Ground floor 2-BD/Den condo convenient within walking distance to the Semihamoo Golf Club. Ideal weekend retreat, or a downsize with freedom to come & go as you please! Great floor plan, covered patio with room to relax, easy access off great room. Abundance of natural and super storage. A must see!

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Minutes to U.S./Canada Border; under 2 hour drive to Seattle. Dir: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left.

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home at Semiahmoo. Charming craftsman-style. Covered front porch. Great room opens to covered patio & wide open fairway view. Main floor master with walk in closet. Open loft, 2-BDs & bonus room with office alcove. Slab granite counters, hardwood floors, SS appliances, & central vac. Perfectly located--quiet and safe.

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condo end unit, lots of windows Tile entry 2-BD, 2-BA. Open plan, granite counter tops with ss appls and large island. Dining room and large living room. Master bath has jetted tub, heated floors, walk-in closet with double vanity. Enjoy partial bay views and evening sunsets from your private deck.

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Come see the newest homes being built at Semiahmoo Single-story homes from 1800-3500 sq. ft., 4781 South Golf Course Dr $639,900

7714 Birch Bay Dr #409 • $299,000

5041 Maple St • $289,500

7910 Birch Bay Dr #12 $169,000

Modern 4200 SF, 4-BD, 3.5-BA. Sealinks gated community in Birch Bay. Main level with 2 ensuites. Like-new, hardwood, granite, ss, pantry, deck, patio and so much more. Separate canning kitchen on 2nd level as well & room for storage or more living. Each level has 2-bdrms, kitchen and baths. 1 minute walk to the beach, and center of town.

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.

Beach 2 minutes away. Waterview cottage. New roof, quite location in heart of Birch Bay. 1570 SF, 2-BD, 2-BA w/showers. Plenty of room for more beds and living area. Composite decking, upgraded electrical /plumbing, storage. Main-floor 1 bdrm, hobby room, living room, kitchen, down; 1 bdrm but could be more, storeroom or workshop, 3/4 bath, utility rm. Access from patio.

Located in the heart of Birch Bay, miles of sandy beaches, crabbing, clam digging, w/ walking distance to restaurants & festivals. Perfect area for bicycles. Complex is located on the beach w/tideland rights next door to the Birch Bay Beach Park. Fenced back yard great for your furry little friends. Front deck & private rear deck for BBQ. All new appliances.

Brian Southwick 360-815-6638

Randy Weg 360-305-5704

Brian Southwick 360-815-6638

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Birch Bay Village

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8140 Kitamat Way - Birch Bay Village

$200,000

BRAND NEW, 3-BD, 2-BA on 11,932 SF lot, oversized finished garage. Great kitchen w/soft-close cabs, SS appls. Master w/recessed bed, great rm w/ fireplace & custom cabs. Enjoy moorage, golf, tennis, swimming, 24/7 security. R-52 wall installation and R-49 ceiling. ICF Construction.

at Headwaters On Terrell Creek. Zoned light industrial/residential. Owner terms available!

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w/3 car garages, HE radiant floor heat, heat pump w/AC, 50 year roof & siding, Jenn-air appliances, quartz counters, and luxury finishes!

Beautiful 3-BD, 2-BA custom home on nature pond. Soaring ceilings, grand vaulted entry. French doors to sunlit den/bdrm, SS appl, gourmet kitchen, slab granite, gas FP. ENERGY Sunny patioEFFICIENT off formal dining area. Luxe master suite w/jetted tub, tile, slab granite & large walk-in closet. Artisan quality upgrades abound throughout. Golf, pool, marina.

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September 11, 1944 – March 24, 2018 Kathleen Peters passed away on March 24, 2018 at her home in Custer, WA. Kathleen was born on September 11, 1944 in Ellensburg, WA to Chester and Erma Embree. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister June Embree and her brother Russell Embree. Kathleen is survived by her husband Gary Peters, son Michael (Andrea) Larson, step-son Steven Peters, step-daughter Kathy (Autumn) Peters and her four grandchildren Ashley Peters, Brittany Peters, Nicholas Larson and Christopher Larson. Services will be held at a later date to be determined. Share your memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

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Public hearing extended to Thurs., April 12 at city hall B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The Blaine planning department are updating Central Business District (CBD) design standards. The district encompasses the downtown core, surrounding residential areas and the harbor, and has been the subject of an ongoing evaluation by the city since 2014. City staff are recommending that the Blaine Planning Commission consider a zoning text amendment to building and site design regulations within the CBD. During the commission’s regular meeting March 22, commissioners reviewed the proposed amendment and queried community development director Michael Jones, building official Tim

Woodard and architect Bob Bengford on the amendment. Instead of voting that evening, commissioners decided to extend the public hearing to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 12 at Blaine City Hall. “This will allow ample time for people to evaluate the proposal and provide comments to the commission,” read a staff report. “During this time, staff will present the information to the Blaine Downtown Alliance and the Blaine Economic Development Advisory Committee.” Passage of the amendment is ultimately contingent on city council, which will receive a recommendation from the Blaine Planning Commission to either deny, approve or modify the original proposal. According to a staff report, the proposed amendment contains four main components: – Make building and site design regulations more clear and specific. The changes would provide property owners with clear

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direction, while giving them the option to vary from city standards. – Remove the requirement for owners of property west of Peace Portal Drive to construct a portion of a proposed boardwalk when they develop their site (the downtown boardwalk would run along the west side of properties located between H and G Street). Instead, the city would obtain easements from the property owners to facilitate the boardwalk development as a public project. – Adopt street frontage design requirements that impose stricter restrictions for storefronts located at Peace Portal Drive and H Street and greater flexibility on some outlying streets. – Consider replacing design guidelines for the Wharf District, which were approved prior to the Wharf District Master Plan, and for the southern entrance to Blaine off Peace Portal Drive. To learn more about the proposed amendment, visit bit. ly/2GwHXj2.

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Non-profit business to pick up appliances for free Now’s the time to get rid of your old appliances. In honor of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, representatives with Appliance Depot are picking up working and non-working stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators and freezers for free at residences across Whatcom County. The offer begins on Saturday, April 7 and ends Saturday, May 5. “We have been in Bellingham for over 12 years keeping major

appliances out of the landfill,” read a press release from Appliance Depot. “We have saved 50,000 appliances from the waste stream and provided job training and work experience to over 400 low-income residents.” In Blaine and Birch Bay, pickup will take place on Tuesdays, April 10, 17 and 24 as well as May 1. Donors are asked to call 360/527-2646 to schedule a pickup and to leave appliances outside

of the house to ensure easy access for crews. Donations can also be dropped off at Appliance Depot, located at 802 Marine Drive in Bellingham. Typically, pick-up fees cost between $10 and $30 and $30 to recycle the Freon from refrigerators and freezers. Appliance Depot is a 501(c)3 nonprofit; donations are tax-deductible. To learn more, visit appliancedepotbham.com.

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: March 23-25 March 23, 6:07 a.m.: Alarm audible

ference cold call on Birch Bay Drive.

March 24, 8:13 p.m.: Security check

on Portal Way.

March

on Cottonwood Court.

March 23, 9:48 a.m.: Citizen assist

tenant dispute on Sunburst Drive.

March 25, 12:53 a.m.: Parking prob-

on Birch Bay Drive.

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lem on Ocean Mist Drive.

March 23, 10:14 a.m.: Citizen assist

tenant dispute on Sunburst Drive.

March 25, 9:58 a.m.: Alarm audible

on Castlerock Drive.

March 24, 7:55 a.m.: Citizen assist

on Coastal Loop.

March 23, 12:05 p.m.: Traffic stop on

cold call on Birch Bay Drive.

March 25, 2:54 p.m.: Neighborhood

Loomis Trail Road.

March 24, 4:02 p.m.: Verbal domes-

dispute on Odell Road.

tic on Sunburst Drive.

March 25, 3:10 p.m.: Suspicious

served on 2nd Street.

March 24, 5:33 p.m.: Neighborhood

circumstances cold call on Alder

March 23, 2:53 p.m.: Alarm audible

dispute cold call on Birch Bay Drive.

Street.

on Semiahmoo Drive.

March 24, 7:20 p.m.: 911 hang up

March 25, 3:53 p.m.: Panic alarm

March 23, 4:14 p.m.: Custodial inter-

on Birch Bay Drive.

on Blaine Road.

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23, 12:28

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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. Birch Bay Road Race: Saturday, April 7, 8 a.m., 4895 Birch Bay Lynden Road. 5K, 15K or 30K. Info: birchbayroadrace.com. Dahlias!: Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m.-noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Perfect for our NW climate, these long bloomers come in thousands of different forms and colors. Learn about them from a member of the Blaine Community Orchards for Resources and Education (CORE). A repeat of Wednesday’s program. Info: 360/305-3637. Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, April 7, 12:30 p.m.; 1-3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. 12:30 p.m. early bird, 1–3 p.m. regular bingo. $15 includes eight games with three cards per game. Win cash. Lunch at noon for $6. Open to the public. Proceeds benefit the Blaine Senior Center. Info: 360/332-8040. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, April 7, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Alex Kelsh. Space Band Performance: Saturday, April 7, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Silver Reef Casino Lounge, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale. No cover charge. Haynie Grange Breakfast: Sunday, April 8, 8 a.m.-noon, Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, ham and beverages. Adults pay $6, kids 5-12 pay $3 and under 5 eat free.

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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. Stop Bullying Pledge: Tuesday, April 10, 10 a.m., Blaine skate park, 635 4th Street. A community ribbon cutting and community pledge to “stop bullying” will take place during a dedication of a new anti-bullying buddy bench at the skate park. Storytime: Tuesday, April 10, 10:30-11 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. A selection of stories and activities designed to engage a variety of attention spans. Info: 360/305-3637. Knife and Tool Sharpening Workshop: Wednesday, April 11, 4-6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Local resident Phil McRee teaches you how to make your kitchen, garden, and shop tools easier and safer to use. Info: 360/305-3637. Blood Drive: Friday, April 13, 8:30-11 a.m., 12-2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile in Cost Cutter parking lot, 1733 H Street. Spring into saving lives! Schedule an appointment or walk-in to donate; a single unit of blood can help as many as three patients. Come well-fed, hydrated and with photo ID before donating.

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Precipitation: During the period of March 27 to April 2, 0.64 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2018 year-to-date precipitation is 13.84 inches.

March 30, 1:41 p.m.: Dog complaint on D Street. March 30, 3:26 p.m.: Malicious mischief in the second degree on Wood Duck Loop. March 30, 4:58 p.m.: Noise disturbance on West 99 Street. March 30, 8:47 p.m.: Driving with a suspended license on Blaine Street. March 31, 2:00 p.m.: Lewd act on D Street. March 31, 3:06 p.m.: Welfare check on F Street. March 31, 3:58 p.m.: Mental health concern on Peace Portal Drive. March 31, 8:25 p.m.: Assault in the second degree on Leighton Street. April 1, 12:24 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle on State Route 543. April 1, 1:05 a.m.: Assist sheriff’s office on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 1, 10:40 a.m.: Parking problem on Ludwick Avenue.

Report by Blaine Police Department.

Live Music at the Wheelhouse: Friday-Saturday, April 13-14, 7:30 p.m., Wheelhouse Bar and Grill, 746 Peace Portal Way. Come out to hear music from the Silver City Band.

Temperature: High for the past week was 60.6°F on March 30 with a low of 33.1°F on April 2. Average high was 56.5°F and average low was 40.4°F.

Police Reports March 28, 10:20 a.m.: Identity theft on Peace Portal Drive. March 28, 12:40 p.m.: Possession of marijuana on H Street. March 28, 1:04 p.m.: Warrant arrest on Peace Portal Drive. March 28, 8:00 p.m.: Assist state patrol on Yew Street. March 28, 11:14 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Bell Road. March 28, 11:58 p.m.: Civil matter on Boblett Street. March 29, 6:44 a.m.: Civil matter on F Street. March 29, 10:22 a.m.: Welfare check on Bayview Court. March 29, 2:26 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Boblett Street. March 29, 3:02 p.m.: Mental health concern on 2nd Street. March 30, 1:00 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Martin Street. March 30, 1:46 a.m.: Blaine warrant served on Grand Avenue. March 30, 1:55 a.m.: Assist state patrol on South I-5 260. March 30, 4:35 a.m.: Mental health concern on 15th Street. March 30, 8:33 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on H Street.

Ladies’ Night Paint and Plant: Thursday, April 5, 5–8 p.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Paint terra cotta pots and refreshments. Cost: $10-15. Info: vwhomeandgarden.com.

Hanging Moss Basket Workshop: Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Info: vwhomeandgarden.com. Life with an All-Electric Car: Saturday, April 14, 10-11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Review the costs, and pros and cons of new vs. used electric cars. Info: 360/305-3637. Cub Scout Pinewood Derby: Saturday, April 14, 2-3 p.m., Blaine High School Gym, 1055 H Street. Display of historic pinewood derby cars, races open to public and alumni scouts with $5 admission or donation to the food bank. 3-5 pm Cub Scout derby, free and open to all Whatcom County Cub Scouts. RSVP: blainecubscouts@gmail.com.

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Mug up History Project: Saturday, April 14, 6 p.m., Cannery Lodge, 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Past and present salmon cannery workers are invited to join the “Mug Up” History Project. RSVP: 360/371-3558.

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Backstage at the Border presents Jean Mann: Saturday, April 14, 7-9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 328 Boblett Street. $7 donation at the door, nobody is turned away. Proceeds after expenses benefit Loads of Love.

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Matt Audette and Circle of Friends Band: Saturday, April 14, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Traditional country music with tributes to Mel Tillis, Fats Domino and Don Williams. Tickets are $10 at the door and free for kids under 12. Honoring Loretta Lynn with Silver City Band: Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Wheelhouse Bar & Grill, 746 Peace Portal Way. All friends of the “Queen of Country Music” are invited to this musical event featuring Patsy Thompson with Bruce Rowell’s Silver City Band. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, April 14, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Selena Rodgers and Mark Williams. The Replayzmentz: Saturday, April 14, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Silver Reef Casino Lounge, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale. No cover charge. United States Citizenship Class: Mondays, April 16- May 14, 6:307:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? Prepare for your citizenship interview and study U.S. history and government for the examination. Five free classes taught in English. ELL students are welcome! Registration is required and class size is limited. To register, contact the library. Info: (360) 305-3637.

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Technology & Capital Projects Levy Proposal April 24, 2018 Special Election

The Blaine School District Board of Directors is proposing a Technology and Capital Projects Levy that would collect property taxes of $2 million per year for six years. The levy would pay for important technology needs and construction or maintenance projects that are too expensive for the General Fund. Community members have had many questions, and the factual information below is being provided to assist voters in consideration of this issue. Additional detailed information can be found at the District’s website (www.blainesd.org). Ballots were mailed to voters on April 4 and must be returned, either by mail or drop box, by April 24. The Ballot Drop Box at the Blaine Library will remain open until 8pm on Election Day. For election information, please contact the Whatcom County Elections Office at 360-778-5102.

Q: What is a Capital Levy?

A Capital Levy is a property tax, approved by voters that can last only six years. Taxes collected must be used for school capital or technology needs. The funds go directly to project costs or principle on loans for project costs. No funds are spent on interest costs. Election approval requires 50% or greater yes votes.

Q: Why a Capital Levy?

There are no other sources of funds to address these projects. Very few capital projects for schools generate much state funding assistance. General funds are limited and dedicated for student learning and support services. This means most capital needs rely on Bonds or Capital Levies.

Q: Why now?

There is a cost in waiting until later: • Construction costs have escalated in recent years affecting school projects across the region. Some anticipate increases up to 10% annually over the next few years. • Deferring needed maintenance projects escalates costs and can mean full scale replacements later. The timing of the proposed Technology and Capital Projects Levy coincides with a reduction of existing local school taxes (M&O and Bonds) creating an opportunity to keep tax rates level.

new concession stand. The overall Blaine High School bids were significantly higher than projected, which was similar to the experience of other Districts in our Region in this timeframe. As a result, the funding level approved by voters was not sufficient to cover all of the approved projects. The Board made the decision to move forward, as planned, with construction of the core educational facility at Blaine High School, and to concurrently delay the construction on the District Stadium site until additional funding could be secured.

Q. Why is the Board considering property acquisition in the Birch Bay area?

The need for property acquisition in the Birch Bay area has been considered for more than a decade. Over that period of time, while the overall student enrollment levels in the Blaine School District have remained relatively constant, population growth has taken place in and around the Birch Bay area. In late 2014, the Board of Directors committed, when funding could be identified, to the purchase of property in this area for utilization as a future school site. At this time, the identification and purchase of suitable property is critical because of the complexity of school siting requirements which limit the availability of adequate property parcels in Birch Bay. In the future, when overall enrollment growth occurs and necessitates an additional school facility, it is the Board’s desire to have the applicable property already acquired and preliminary planning complete.

Q. This Capital Levy also includes funding for technology upgrades and replacement. Why is this step necessary?

Q: How will taxes be affected?

Legislative Update - Taxes

$1.85

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$0.51 $1.39

$3.20

$2.90

$0.96

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Q. Did we not already approve funding for the District Stadium?

In 2015, the voters of the Blaine School District approved the sale of Bonds for a multitude of purposes and projects. One of the approved projects was the replacement of the District Stadium, while concurrently providing for new restrooms and a

Not unique to the Blaine School District, needs and expectations specific to technology access for staff and students are continually escalating. It is not only necessary to have staff technology on a cycle of replacement at least once every five years, we are also seeing limited, overall progress in assuring that each student in the system has the opportunity to have a technology device in hand for learning support, at minimum a lower cost “tablet”. Many school districts have in place a technology levy that serves to assure the ongoing purchase and replacement of technology equipment. The Blaine School District does not. A Capital Levy can be utilized to provide for this need, and as such we are targeting expenditure of $1.5M over the six-year period for this purpose.

Q. Why are Capital Levy funds needed to address ongoing facility maintenance needs?

Over an extensive period of time, revenue generated by the four-year Operational Levy has been channeled to a growing list of day-to-day program needs, including increased staffing levels and related programs that are not supported by State funding. Consequently, higher-level costs associated with facility upgrades such as roofs, flooring, building interior and exterior upgrades, and parking lot resurfacing, have to be addressed through other sources of revenue, such as a Capital Levy. The majority of these projects represent the impact of normal wear and tear, an issue that is much accelerated, especially on the interior of the building, when facilities are being used by literally hundreds of students each day, as well as the community after school hours. The public has made a very significant level of initial investment in these facilities and it is the responsibility of District staff to maintain these facilities for both current and future generations of learners.

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