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s For the ninth year in a row, locals witnessed slugs take part in a gripping race to the finish line. During ‘Slug Races,’ participants could race their own slug or choose one from event organizers. The event took place on June 2 and marked the opening day of the Blaine Gardener’s Market. The market is now open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the H Street plaza through October. Photo by Louise Mugar
First of three Birch Bay library design meetings scheduled By Oliver Lazenby Have ideas for the future Birch Bay library? The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is hosting the first of three input meetings next week with its design architect for the project, Zervas Architects. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 11, at the BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive, at the north end of Birch Bay State Park. Parking for the meeting is
free – no Discover Pass required. “These meetings will give the community the opportunity to shape the library’s design and function,” said Whatcom County Library System’s public services manager Michael Cox, in a press release. “We’re eager to hear how Birch Bay residents envision their library.” WCLS purchased the property for the future library for $675,000 in April 2017. The property is at 7968 Birch Bay Drive
Public can weigh-in as city narrows search for a police chief During a public reception, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 7 at Blaine City Hall, three candidates vying to serve as chief of the Blaine Police Department will briefly speak and take questions. The candidates will have about 15 minutes to introduce themselves, said city manager Dave Wilbrecht. Later, the public can converse with the candidates and ask them questions. The next day, the candidates will tour the city and undergo a series of panel interviews, he said. The department is currently overseen by
interim chief, Michael Knapp. He took the position after Mike Haslip retired in October 2017 after more than 40 years on the job. The Prothman Company, a consulting firm based in Issaquah that specializes in executive recruitment, is leading the search for the city’s next police chief. The next police chief will oversee a population of approximately 5,000 residents and a multi-million-dollar budget, which in 2018 was $2.4 million. In March 2018, the police department was comprised of 12 officers as well as
two full-time staff members and one part-time staff member in the records keeping division. According to a third-party assessment produced through the Loaned Executive Management Assistance Program (LEMAP) in March 2018, the police department needs to update its organizational policies, provide comprehensive training for personnel and improve supervision of all policies and training. Blaine city hall is located at 435 Martin Street, suite 3000.
and includes a 2,135-square-foot house and two outbuildings; the library will likely include some combination of the buildings on site. Last December, WCLS convened the Birch Bay Library Design Committee with representatives from the community, Friends of the Birch Bay Library group, and WCLS staff and trustees. (See Library, page 3)
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The chances of Blaine City Council adopting ward-only voting procedures are slim. After listening to a presentation about the state voting rights act by city attorney Jon Sitkin on May 29, the council voted 6-0 absent councilmember Meg Olson to take no action on a proposal to change voting procedures to allow city council candidates to be elected exclusively by voters in their ward. State legislators passed the voting rights act during the 2018 session. It goes into effect on Thursday, June 7 and aims to provide equal opportunity for racial and other minority groups to participate in elections. “Your legislature intends to allow a process for local governments who have the ward-based primary with the general population voting at the general election to modify their system to avoid the deleterious effects that could result, or effects of polarized voting, or biased systems that are discriminatory on the race, color, language protected classes,” Sitkin said to the council. “I want to say that I’ve not seen or been aware of any kind of allegation that the city of Blaine has any voting system that violates or infringes on the rights of a protected class, race, color, language.” Blaine is split into three wards, which are each represented by two councilmembers; one additional councilmember is elected at-large. Current election procedures require a preliminary, ward-only election in which candidates run in one of the three wards. The two candidates to receive the most votes move on to the general election, which is open to all city voters. Changing the city’s voting procedures has stirred some debate between residents – with some saying ward-only voting encourages councilmembers to act only in the interest of their ward, as opposed to the city as a whole, and others saying the current system poorly represents all voters. Dennis Olason, a longtime advocate of ward-only voting and former city councilmember, said his primary concern is vote dilution, which occurs when voting
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s Blaine’s Gateway Parcel. Courtesy of the city of Blaine
erties LLC, representing Yorkston Oil Co., to purchase and transfer land on the Gateway Parcel. While nothing is final, she said the company intends to build a truck fuel stop, a fast food restaurant and truck parking. “We don’t want to duplicate what we already have,” she said. Onyon said the city council has interest in using the north half of the parcel – where Uppal Investments intended to purchase land – potentially for a hotel, premium grocery store, sports facility, medical clinic or multi-family housing. “We are not holding out for a specific buyer,” she added. “We expect to have offers in the near future.” in a different neighborhood, a different ward … I think every councilmember should have the entire city in mind.” Councilmember Alicia Rule echoed Onyon’s sentiment in an email, “With a town as small as Blaine, the system we have now allows a good balance … By allowing the entire town to vote on all the final ward candidates we come together as a community to choose our leaders.” Per state law, a city must issue a public notice and hold a public hearing before adopting new voting procedures by ordinance. Olason expressed hope that the city council would revisit the idea of adopting new voting procedures. “Let’s let the people of the wards decide,” he said.
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Storage building and trail proposed for Blaine Harbor By Oliver Lazenby The Port of Bellingham is gearing up for construction projects in Blaine this fall that include demolishing and rebuilding a marine storage building, creating a new stormwater treatment swale and extending the promenade trail about 715 feet from the eastern end of the harbor to the public boat launch at the end of Milhollin Drive. The port hopes to start construction in September and finish in mid-January 2019, said port engineer Jon Gibson at a June 5 commission meeting.
The Port of Bellingham is already working with the city, which has to permit the work, on a design review, Gibson said. Demolishing a weblocker in the marine industrial part of the marina and building a new one south of the harbor’s other two weblockers on Milhollin Drive is the biggest portion of the upcoming construction. Weblockers are dry storage buildings typically used by commercial fishers to store marine equipment. The three weblockers at Blaine Harbor get a lot
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The design committee plans to hold the second input meeting in July and the final meeting in August, said Lizz Roberts, WCLS community relations coordinator.
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s The Blaine High School marching band performed in the Starlight Parade in Portland, Oregon, on June 2.
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Letter The Editor: This past Saturday, June 2, the Blaine Chamber of Commerce sponsored a “Ride to the Border.” This event shut down Peace Portal Drive from Martin Street to G Street to all traffic except motorcycles and also shut down H Street from Peace Portal Drive to 3rd Street for vendors who were part of the regular Blaine Saturday Farmers and Craft Market. There were also several other sites set up at H Street and Peace Portal Drive including the Annual Slug Races, thanks to Ron Snyder and Cathy Taggett. I did not notice any adverse impact on traffic in Blaine. There were not a lot of motorcycles in town, although the Bellingham American Legion Post 7 “Legion Riders” had a contingent pass through town on Friday and Saturday. The problem that Blaine has with events like this is total lack of visible support by the members of the city council. We were not there for the entire event, but during the several hours that we were there we did not see a single council person. This
is not the first time that we have been to a Blaine event and did not see a single council member. There was one city staffer who showed for a short while, Debbie Harger, the Blaine tourism director. The council last week turned down a proposal from a developer who probably would develop a truck/travel center on the old airport property, a parcel of land that has now been non-revenue producing for over 10 years. We already have a non-controlled truck center along 543 and on Ludwick Avenue. If this council is not sincere in their statements that they want to develop Blaine, then maybe they need to get out of the way. Vernon V. Tabb Blaine (Ed. note: This letter has been edited to meet length requirement.) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e A project to relocate Chuckanut Bay Foods from Ferndale to Blaine is well underway. Joined by staff and other guests on May 11, Chuckanut Bay Foods co-owners Dave Loeppky and Matt Roth broke ground on construction of a new 18,500-squarefoot production facility at the site of the former Blaine Municipal Airport, also known as the Gateway Parcel. In December, the company purchased 2.28 acres of the site for $396,644. “We brought all our staff to the site along with guests from the city, our professional design team, our contractor and our bank,” Loeppky said in an email. “After a short presentation, everyone was able to scope a shovel of dirt into a mixing bowl, which we are keeping onsite, and will eventually turn into a flower planter outside the building.” Specializing in locally-sourced cheesecakes, Chuckanut Bay Foods currently operates out of a 5,800-square-foot production facility in Ferndale, employing an estimated 80 people with an annual payroll of around $2.5 million. Several major retailers sell Chuckanut Bay Foods products.
Loeppky and Roth originally intended to build a larger production facility in Ferndale, but preferred the location in Blaine due to its proximity to I-5 and existing business partners. The city granted a building and land disturbance permit for the project and on May 14, Bellingham-based contractor Roosendaal-Honcoop Construction and subcontractor Honcoop
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Gravel started work at the site. Loeppky said the new production facility will include 8,000 square feet of food production space in addition to office and administration, warehouse, coolers and several freezers. The building is scheduled to be finished by December, he said. To learn more about Chuckanut Bay Foods, visit chuckanutbay.com.
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Lots of activity in downtown, harbor on June 2 A lineup of events in Blaine on June 2 kept residents and visitors busy. The day marked the opening of the Blaine Gardener’s Market and featured a Hawaiian Luau Dance Party, Ride to the Border, Slug Races and tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain.
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s Legion riders pass through Peace Portal Drive during Ride to the Border.
s A motorcyclist drives down Peace Portal Drive.
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s The crew on tall ships Lady Washington, l., and Hawaiian Chieftain, r., offered tours and sailing excursions between June 1 and 5.
s A girl scout from Troop 45074 joins the Hawaiian Luau Dance Party.
s Dancers show off their moves at the Hawaiian Luau Dance Party.
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s Blaine Chamber of Commerce secretary Carroll Solomon with vendors. Photo by Louise Mugar
s A shopper checks out plants at the Blaine Gardener’s Market.
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Energy drinks – increased pep or misstep? Energy drinks are marketed as powerful elixirs that do it all. They promise more energy, improved performance, better concentration and increased endurance. Teens on the quest to overcome the challenges of young adulthood may be tempted by these sweet pick-me-ups. But are they safe? And what effects can they have on young bodies? Energy drink basics It’s important to note that the main ingredient in energy drinks is caffeine. They also may contain extract from the guarana plant (which is similar to caffeine), the amino acid taurine and carbohydrates in the form of sugar and vitamins. Concerns with caffeine The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children and teens not use energy drinks because of the high amounts of caffeine. Caffeine can cause prob-
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sugar in those with diabetes. In addition, a label may not say how much caffeine is in the other ingredients, so it can be hard to know actually how much caffeine is in the drink. A single energy drink can contain as much as 500 mg of caffeine which is more than five times the standard cup of coffee. You would have to drink 14 cans of cola to get the same amount of caffeine. Other concerns Parents should also take note of additional hazards of energy drinks from foreign ingredients such as kola nut or guarana; there has been little research on how these ingredients may affect the body. Limited regulation. Energy drinks may be classified as dietary supplements, which are not as strictly regulated as food. For example, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the amount of caffeine in sodas, but not in energy drinks. Sugar. Energy drinks usually contain sugars, adding calories. This could lead to weight gain. 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Stately Semiahmoo residence. Exceptional curb appeal; manicured grounds. Comfortably elegant interior full of beautiful, timeless, thoughtful details. Huge etched glass windows, tray ceilings, striking lighting, dream kitchen, w-i pantry, wet bar, fireplaced master suite w/balcony, his & her closets. Guest suite w/bath. 2 guest rooms adjoin “Jack & Jill” bath. Main floor bedroom currently used as office, next to travertine 3/4 bath. Built in custom cabinetry, abundant storage throughout.
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No bank waterfront-Only 10 steps to waters edge, this 2-BD, 2.5-BA ground floor condo is absolutely breathtaking. Luxurious finishes throughout--additional interior design detail--full Jenn-Air kitchen, separate wine bar & fridge, hardwood floors, ceramic tile--only the best! Private guest quarter/home office features covered south facing patio. Corner unit offers a complete panoramic view of the Bay, White Rock, the Canadian Rockies, & San Juan Islands. Great outdoor space & sunsets!
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BAY! Adorable 398 SF, 2-BD, 1-BA park model on 180-day corner. Closed-in carport offers covered access to the deck/entry. Amenities: clubhouse, pool, hot tub, weight room, tennis courts.
Jairo “JB” Batres • (360) 306-9029 8361 Semiahmoo Drive, The Pointe BEACH ACCESS! on Semiahmoo $1,999,888
8788 Charel Dr., Charel Terrace Neighborhood $ 558,000 COMMUNITY
BEACH ACCESS! SPECTACULAR WATERVIEW HOME. Deeded Beach Access – 2072 SF, 2-BD, 2.5-BA + 508 SF finished basement. 9ft ceilings, quartz counters, & more!
CeCelia Breivik 360-303-8161 4735 S Golf Course Drive, Birch Bay $459,900
SEMIAHMOO BAY WATERFRONT! Flawless Masterpiece with timeless design-no expense spared! Shy of an acre, offers 3,419 SF & spectacular 139’ of waterfront w/views!
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WALKING DISTANCE TO BEACH! Ocean views, new custom build in heart of Birch Bay! Lovely gated community, covered back deck, big backyard w/ fantastic views.
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Amy Bremer • (360) 961-0620 BOTH HOMES 277 & 331 Whitetail Loop, Blaine BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION. NOW The first of 18 new homes in Mountain PENDING! Estates, Blaine’s newest neighborhood. Very open, spacious and bright. One level living with master on the main. Custom cabs, quartz, vaulted, gas FP.
SEALINKS NEW CONSTRUCTION! Carl W. R. Dufton • (360) 815-6637 Christy Imperio • (360) 201-4100 Linda Coyne 360-510-7670 8809 Oertel Drive, Charel Terrace Neighborhood 7806 Birch Bay Drive #602 $235,000 ONE OF THE LARGEST JACOBS LANDING $1,198,000 CONDOMINIUMS! Ready to have your own condo by the beaches of Birch Bay - then look no further! One of the largest units in Jacobs Landing this condo has expansive vaulted ceilings with a large open floor plan, new floor coverings, cabinets and paint.
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5410 Snow Goose Ln
Stunning top floor end unit Villa features vaulted ceilings and oversized windows that capture the light. Great room with cozy fireplace and south-facing deck is an excellent use of space. Private master-separate guest suite and covered parking make this a one of a kind purchase. Easy walking distance to all trails, championship golf & tennis club. Ideal vacation get-away, -great investment opportunity! Safe and secure gated neighborhood makes this the ideal easy to care for condo. A must see.
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on 11,932 SF lot, over-sized finished garage. Great kitchen with soft-close cabs, SS appls. Master w/recessed bed, great rm w/fireplace PLUS, ENERGY SAVINGS! & custom cabs. ICF PANELS Allergy Free!
at Headwaters On Terrell Creek. Zoned light industrial/residential. Qualifies for Conservation Easements. Owner terms available!
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HISTORIC HOME FURNISHED ROOM, NS, pet friendly $550/ mo. + deposit, references required, 360-332-3449.
The Hillside Beach House at 7436 Jackson St.
Welcome! Come and enjoy the breathtaking views of the bay and the Canadian mountains. The smell of the ocean, and the sights and sounds of sea life are truly an experience like no other. You’ll enjoy the beautiful sunsets every evening in our cozy abode. Escape from the world and totally relax and renew yourself, enjoy all the fun that Birch Bay offers!
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8114 Quinault Road, Birch Bay $356,000
BIRCH BAY VILLAGE! Pristine single-level 3-BD, 2-BA w/ gas fireplace, spacious kitchen & master, hardwood and carpet. Landscaped, large deck, greenhouse! Beach, parks, golf, tennis, pool and clubhouse!
Terry Conway • (360) 410-0503 9086 Pintail Loop, Semiahmoo $1,699,800 WATERFRONT DRAYTON
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COVE NEIGHBORHOOD AT SEMIAHMOO! Custom waterfront home w/ fabulous views! 7500 SF+ of luxury, includes nanny quarters! Indoor swimming pool/spa, wine cellar, lower level second master. Private & secluded.
Jeremy Porter • (360) 306-1794 Tidal Way, Units 102H & 102I, Birch Bay 3 NEW UNITS READY! Tides at Birch Bay are cottage condominiums nestled on 11 acres of hillside above the bay. Over 1100 SF, with granite, rock gas fireplaces, SS, 2 BD, 1.75 BA, bonus loft & office/den.
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of use and are mostly full, said Adam Fulton, port director of facilities. Demolishing the weblocker will make room in the industrial area for more marine businesses; several businesses in that area are interested in expanding, according to the port. The size and design of the new weblocker would be similar to the others. The port hopes to have murals of old cannery labels on the building. “We’d like to include those because they’re really quite interesting and I think people would really react to them,” said Jeff
McClure, the port’s architect for the project. Since the port will be adding pavement near the weblockers, it’s required to build some stormwater infrastructure. Port staff proposed building a stormwater swale with a trail running along it from the current promenade through the harbor, along the water, out toward the public boat launch at the end of Milhollin Drive. The port isn’t required to build a swale – alternatively, it could build smaller landscaping features aimed at controlling and filtering stormwater. “We feel we have the opportunity here to do the right thing [by building a swale]. We have a parking lot right there with ve-
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hicles traveling over it every day and that feeds directly into the bay,” Gibson said. Port staff is also considering solar panels for the new weblocker’s roof, or at least building it so that solar panels could be added later. Commissioner Bobby Briscoe suggested they first check with solar panel manufacturers to see if panels can withstand clamshells dropped on them – a common phenomenon due to seagulls and other birds at the harbor. The port has $2.6 million budgeted this year for the project but staff estimates it will cost nearly $3.2 million total. The project may be built in two phases, with some pavement and stormwater infrastructure coming in a second phase.
Hands Across the Border takes place June 10 One of the area’s most peaceful traditions is set to take place on Sunday, June 10. Called ‘Hands Across the Border,’ the event started in 1937 during an Armistice Day celebration between the U.S. and Canada. The event has taken place for several years since then at Peace Arch state and provincial parks. Canadian and American scout troops are encouraged to attend. Between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., guests can browse vendor booths, take part in a scavenger
hunt, view history exhibits and much more. At 11 a.m., scouts will participate in an welcome and opening ceremony and at 1:30 p.m. will join in a parade. More than 250 campers have already signed up to camp at Marine Park for Hands Across the Border Camp, which will take place Friday to Sunday, June 8-10. Hands Across the Border is hosted by the International Peace Arch Association. To learn more, visit handsacrosstheborder.info.
If you are like most people, the thought of experiencing a medical emergency is scary, but small steps can alleviate stress and help improve care. Here is a list of the following ways you can prepare for a medical emergency: Take a CPR/First Aid class In an emergency, every second counts. Attending a CPR/First Aid Class helps ensure you can provide aid before an ambulance arrives. North Whatcom Fire & Rescue provides free classes each month. More information can be found on our website: nwfrs.net/ resources/classes. Have a clearly visible address Regardless of the type of emergency, ensuring the house/build-
ing numbers are clearly visible day and night, from both directions, helps responders find you quickly. Use high-contrast or reflective numbers (minimum of 4-inches tall for residential, 6-inches for commercial) Ensure obstructions like shrubs or vehicles do not reduce visibility. If your home is not visible, an address post must be placed at the main road. One local option for purchasing a reflective marker is at safetyhomeaddress.com. Keep a medical information sheet During an emergency, medical providers may ask a lot of questions. Often patients tell us, “My information is on file at the hospital.” Unfortunately, EMTs and paramedics do not have access to this information when
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we get to your home. Maintaining a medical information sheet is one of the best ways to ensure we can deliver the best possible care. At a minimum, include the following: full name, birthdate, allergies, prescription medications (including doses and schedules), chronic conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.), reasons for prior hospitalizations, doctor’s name and emergency contacts. Have a plan If you are calling an ambulance on behalf of someone else, you can help emergency crews by preparing for the ambulances arrival: lock up dogs or other pets, turn on the porch light, ensure the patient’s personal medical information is available, and move furniture out of the way to allow access for our gurney.
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Temperature: High for the past week was 72.3°F on June 2 with a low of 48.9°F on June 3. Average high was 67.8 °F and average low was 50.1°F.
Police Reports May 30, 11:52 a.m.: Welfare check on Glen Eagle Drive. May 30, 12:16 p.m.: Citizen assist on H Street. May 30, 12:25 p.m.: Theft from auto on 14 Street. May 30, 1:05 p.m.: Assist fire department on Marine Drive. May 30, 3:29 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on H Street. May 30, 6:19 p.m.: Welfare check on 6th Street. May 31, 2:26 p.m.: Driving with a suspended license on Peace Portal Drive. May 31, 4:00 p.m.: Simple assault on Bayview Court. May 31, 10:50 p.m.: Driving with a suspended license on Peace Portal Drive. June 1, 1:58 a.m.: Assist fire department on Martin Street. June 1, 9:12 a.m.: Hit and run on Semiahmoo Parkway. June 1, 10:08 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Marine Park. June 1, 12:01 p.m.: Customer and business dispute on H Street. June 1, 2:04 p.m.: Parking problem on Grant Avenue. June 1, 5:17 p.m.: Civil matter on
Blaine Avenue. June 2, 12:45 p.m.: Civil matter on E Street. June 2, 1:15 p.m.: Parking problem on Grant Avenue. June 2, 5:10 p.m.: Citizen assist on 3rd Street. June 2, 7:30 p.m.: Dog complaint on H Street. June 3, 2:55 p.m.: Collision on H Street. June 3, 11:28 a.m.: Mental health concern at Peace Arch port of entry. June 3, 2:55 p.m.: Citizen assist on H Street. June 3, 10:10 a.m.: Dog complaint on Birch Court. June 3, 10:24 p.m.: Driving with a suspended license on Peace Portal Drive. June 3, 11:28 p.m.: Security check on Bayview Avenue. June 3, 11:45 p.m.: Citizen assist on A Street. June 4, 9:14 a.m.: Domestic violence verbal report on 8 Street. June 4, 11:43 a.m.: Mental health concern on Martin Street.
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Teen Friday After Dark: Friday, June 8, 6:15-9 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Middle and high schoolers, come hang out with your friends and play games, listen to music, karoke, dance, and eat! Space is limited, registration is required. Info: 360/305-3637. Learn About Pollinators: Friday, June 8, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park. Sample some honey. Info: fobbsp.org. The Haynie Opry: Friday-Saturday, June 8-9, 7 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road, Blaine. A gospel and patriotic weekend featuring Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band with special guest artists Curtis Hull and Paul Holtzheimer. Tickets are $10 at the door and free for kids under 12. Info: 360/366-3321. Barnyard Coffee Tasting Event: June 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Barnyard Coffee, 4434 Boblett Street. Taste a variety of hot coffee and learn how to make your own “cold brew” at home. Old-Time Gospel Music Matinee: Saturday, June 9, 3 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. Featuring Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band. Tickets cost $5 at the door. Hunters of the Sky: Saturday, June 9, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park. Educational program featuring live raptors from Sardis. Info: fobbsp.org. Backstage @ the Border: Saturday, June 9, 7-9 pm., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street. Featuring Valerie Landsburg – songwriter, actress, director and screenwriter. $7 donation at the door; no one is turned away. United Church of Christ Free Concert: Sunday, June 10, 885 4th Street. Presented by the youth choir from the Cathedral of the Rockies based in Boise, ID. Birch Bay Library Community Input: Monday, June 11, 6 p.m., BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive. Bring your input and dreams for the new library. Meet with architects and brainstorm possibilities. Free parking for the event.
Semiahmoo Women’s Club Luncheon: Thursday June 14, 11:15 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Guest speakers from Village Books. $25 buffet lunch; drawing for a free lunch, spa basket and pearl jewelry. RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday June 11 to B.J. Windrum at young.drum@hotmail.com or 817/600-4192. Women from all communities welcome to join the club.
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Community Blood Drive: Friday, June 8, 8:30-11 a.m., noon-2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile in Cost Cutter parking lot, 1733 H Street. Bring photo ID, eat a hearty meal and come hydrated. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. Info: 800/398-7888 or bloodworksnw.org/drives. Sponsor code 1632.
Ozobots: Wednesday, June 13, 3-4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Experiment with programming these small robots, using basic coding instructions and drawing skills. For kids 10 and older. Space is limited; registration required. Info: 360/305-3637.
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Voices for the Salish Concert: Thursday, June 7, 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial Street. Adult tickets cost $20, students cost $10. Info: 360/734-6080.
Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, June 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess has been proven to enhance creativity, problem solving, memory, concentration, intellectual maturity, self-esteem, and many other abilities. And it’s fun! Weekly. For ages K through 12, and parents too! Info: 360/305-3637.
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Blaine Police Department Reception: Thursday, June 7, 6-8 p.m., Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street. The public is invited to meet with police chief candidates at an informal reception.
Strategic Economic Initiative Community Meeting: Tuesday, June 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., community center, 763 G Street. Reviewing updated Phase II.
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Summer Reading for All Ages: June through August 31, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Pick up your bingo card and expand your reading horizons. Kids and teens receive a new book of choice for reaching their goal. Adults earn entries for reading-related prizes.
FOBBL board of directors meeting: Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m., The C Shop, 9670, 4825 Alderson Road. The meeting is open to everyone and notice is requested if one wishes to be included on the agenda. Contact: birchbaycommunitylibrary@gmail.com; 360/371-5312.
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Wine Tasting Fundraiser: Thursday, June 14, 5-7 p.m., Great Blue Heron Grill, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. Proceeds go to Our Tree House, which provides a healing community to support children through the grieving process. Tickets cost $40. Info: bit.ly/2IjB5GH. Garden Art Show and Sale: Friday-Saturday, June 15-16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 354 N. Harvey Road. Garden art made from repurposed materials created by Joe and Jill Nymeyer. Info: 360/332-1093. Orcas of the Salish Sea: Friday, June 15, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park. Info: fobbsp.org. Exploring Low Tides: Saturday, June 16, 11:30 a.m., BP Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park. Info: fobbsp.org. What’s the Point? Beach Discovery Event: Saturday, June 16, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve. Plants, birds, seaweed, intertidal creatures, geology and naturals tours. Bring water and lunch. No dogs. Info: Facebook.com/whatsthepoint.lowtide/ Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, June 16, 4 p.m., Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park. Info: fobbsp.org.
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Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast took place on a bright, sunny day at Birch Bay State Park, on June 2. At the event, guests were able to view educational displays, participate in a scavenger hunt and collect prizes. Attendees also joined in a beach walk with a trained naturalist and witnessed an award ceremony and the ribbon cutting of a new interpretive sign for the park. For lunch, Ivar’s served up hefty scoops of clam chowder.
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School district aims to streamline communication By Oliver Lazenby By the end of summer, the Blaine school district plans to launch a new website and mobile phone app aimed at making it faster and easier to post information online. The district is working with a new system called Thrillshare that will allow it to send alerts and post updates to its website, app and social media channels from one platform. The app will have push notifications to alert people to school news as it’s sent out. District administrative assistant Tina Padilla said the district’s current website is outdated and cumbersome at a meeting with the school board on May 29. “I updated the current website today and it takes 16 individual steps just to publish one update,” Padilla said. “So, as you can imagine, I’m thrilled.” The district’s new website will have some features that the cur-
s A preview of the Blaine school district’s mobile app, which will launch at the end of summer. Image courtesy of the Blaine School District rent one doesn’t, such as a search bar and better archiving ability. Currently, the school district alerts families of emergencies or cancellations with a program called K12 Alerts, which sends a recorded message to telephones. That will be incorporated in the new system. In the event of a security emer-
gency like the email threat that canceled school this February, this new platform and app will allow the district to communicate faster, Padilla said. “It gives us a better ability – with just one step on our end – to communicate that type of situation through multiple channels all at once,” Padilla said.
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On the Blaine High School campus, Phase 2 construction of the new classroom building is continuing to progress on track and within budget. On the exterior, brick veneer is now completely installed and siding work is ongoing. Final windows have been installed now that casework has been delivered. Ceiling grids and light fixtures are in place on the second floor and work is underway on the first floor ceiling now. Painting and wall covering work is ongoing. Cabinetry and counter tops have been installed on the second floor. The elevator is installed and will be inspected after final adjustments are made. Phase 3 construction at the High School will begin in July and will include renovation of the library, office areas, and east-side classrooms. Our contractor is all set to begin the Elementary School’s remodel, as well as seismic improvements to the Ken Waters and Middle School gyms, as soon as school gets out for summer. Following the passage of the Technology and Capital Projects Levy in April, the District is working with architects to develop a revised stadium design with the goal of completing grandstand construction by early Fall in 2019. Blaine School District continues to be grateful for the community’s support in making these campus improvements possible.
Long Term Employees Announce Retirement
Congratulations, Graduates! Senior students have been tying up the final details of their last year at Blaine High School. In an all-school assembly on May 15, there were 80 seniors who participated in Signing Day by declaring their plan for next fall. We are thankful for the support of community volunteers who joined school staff on May 22-23 for Senior Board presentations. Our 12th grade students re-visited the hallways of the Primary, Elementary, and Middle schools for a Senior Walk on June 6 to the applause of many former teachers as well as inspired younger students. On Friday, June 8, these students’ hard work and determination will finally be celebrated at Graduation. An estimated 140 seniors will take the stage to accept their diplomas as they prepare for the next chapter of their academic and/or career training. We are so very proud of these students and the incredible commitment that they have demonstrated to reach this important milestone. Nicely done Borderites and all the best to you in the future!
Blaine School District is pleased to announce that Nicole Roetcisoender has been selected as 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year. Nicole was recommended by multiple peers at Blaine High School who identified her as a strong leader in the high school’s science department, as well as an empathetic and caring advocate for all students. As a National Board Certified instructor, Nicole has demonstrated her own commitment to lifelong learning. In her AP Chemistry class and as a REACH advisor (highly capable program), she encourages students to also pursue excellence. As an advisor for both the SWAP Club (Students With A Purpose) and the Upstanders United (social equity) group, Nicole is committed to improving school climate and culture as well as helping students become positive contributors to society. We are so very grateful for the level of skill and dedication that we see from our staff at all levels of the program. It is clear that Nicole consistently epitomizes these qualities in her work. Congratulations to Nicole on this well-deserved recognition!
TINA PADILLA, EDITOR I would love to hear your comments or feedback. Send to: borderitenews@blainesd.org
Capital Projects Update
School offices will be closing for summer break in the third week of June. If you need to register a student for the new school year, please do so soon. Once school offices close for summer, parents will need to wait until the week before school resumes to register students. We appreciate the assistance of parents in getting the registration process completed as soon as possible.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to acknowledge the upcoming retirement of several long term employees who have provided many years of dedicated service to the staff and students of the Blaine School District. Retiring teachers include Laura Vincent (2006), Keith Sanborn (2004), Rita Spitzer (2004), George Kaas (1992), Rob Ridnour (1988), Glenn Tuski (1985), and Ron Kowalke (1981). Many long term educational support staff are also retiring and include Laura Fairchild (2007), Beth Sanborn (2004), Linda Hickman (2004), Kelly Freeman (1999), and Lynne Broyan (1995). We are so very grateful for their collective decades of commitment to the education of students, and we wish them all the best in their retirement.
Celebrating Student Achievement
Blaine High School’s production of “Shoe” received significant recognition from the Seattle 5th Avenue Theater Awards including Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast, Outstanding Lobby Display, Outstanding Actress in a Non-Singing Role, and a Special Honors Student Achievement Award. Final winners of the nominations will be announced at an Awards Ceremony in Seattle on June 11.
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Nine high school athletes received a Sportsmanship Award for Spring Season at the May 29 School Board Meeting: Mackenzie Lehnert, Ingrid Aosved, Marni Aosved, Anthony Persse, Brynn Hallberg, and Max Miller (not pictured: Carlos Gutierrez, Cameron Ellis, and Caitlin Butters)
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