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More than 140 seniors graduate from Blaine High School Cost for jail services to rise under new agreement B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Due to a growing need for repair, the cost to operate Whatcom County Jail is rising and cities that use it are being asked to pay more. On June 11, Blaine City Council voted 7-0 to authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement with Whatcom County and cities within its jurisdiction for jail services. As a result, the city will have to pay an additional $8 per day to house an inmate at Whatcom County Jail. Initial booking fees will rise by $16, electronic home detention fees will rise by $20 and a new $13 capital replacement fee will be added. The new agreement accounts for the added costs, per person, to make much-needed repairs to the jail facility. According to Whatcom County sheriff Bill Elfo, the jail housed upwards of 350 inmates in 2015, even though remodels completed over three decades boosted its maximum capacity to 280. In 2013, a task force called the need to replace the jail “critical” due to overcrowding and lack of safety. Despite the need, residents voted against two sales tax measures to fund the construction of a new jail. “The jail is in desperate need of repair and the county will be closing cell blocks over the next few years to make the necessary repairs,” read a city staff report prepared by Blaine municipal court administrator Raylene King. “The jail will have less space available for the jail population during the repairs, so the city is investigating alternatives. Regardless, access to a jail facility is necessary for the city.” The city is currently under contract with Yakima County to house post-conviction defendants as an alternative to using the Whatcom County Jail. King said the city is also considering other less-costly alternatives, such as electronic home detention, and will be presented with an ordinance on the matter later this month. “The costs of the county jail are going to continue to go up,” said city councilmember Meg Olson. “We’re going to see this contract with a higher price tag next time it comes around, so really all that we can do is continue to look at alternatives.”

s Blaine High School seniors celebrated graduation on June 8 at the high school gym – 142 students received diplomas. See photos on page 6. Photo by Jalen Kortlever

Ideas flow at Birch Bay library community input session By Oliver Lazenby At the first of three Birch Bay library community input meetings on June 11, attendees were encouraged to dream big. The Whatcom County Library System’s (WCLS) architect for the project, Zervas Architects, led a crowd of about 65 people in brainstorming ideas for the future library’s design. Attendees created a list of ideas and pri-

orities that included the following: Maintaining the look of the house on the property; a warm and attractive look with natural light; museum-like, with historical artifacts; ample parking and a big bicycle rack; a large gathering space; shelves on wheels, or spaces that can be flexible; space for kids and child-height fixtures in the bathrooms; a school bus stop; a computer lab and spaces to plug in laptops; semi-private tutoring and studying rooms; picnic

area; café, food truck parking, or other affordable food options; and craft space. WCLS hired Zervas last year to conduct a feasibility study for the property at 7968 Birch Bay Drive, which WCLS purchased from the Vogt family for $675,000 in April 2017. The property has a 2,135-squarefoot brown house that would need some work to be able to support bookshelves, (See Library, page 3)

City selects LAPD lieutenant Allen Schubert as new Blaine Police Department chief Within a matter of 60 days, current Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) lieutenant, Allen Schubert, will take the helm as chief of the Blaine Police Department, said interim city manager Michael Jones. Schubert has served the LAPD since 1999 and currently oversees a shift on the LAPD Transit Services Bureau, where an estimated 140 police offers provide public safety to rail riders, Jones said. He accepted the job offer just days after the city hosted a reception introducing the final three candidates for the position to members of the public. Approximately

35 people attended and had the chance to speak and provide feedback to the city. The following day, the candidates participated in a series of panel interviews. Aside from Schubert, the city also considered Bellingham Police Department patrol lieutenant Don Almer and Albert J. Ellis Airport police chief Renado Prince for the position. All candidates were recruited by consulting firm, The Prothman Company. During the reception, Schubert emphasized his ability to collaborate with others as well as his passion for the job and his expertise, of which he said he’s developed

from several roles in law enforcement. “My whole goal is to empower the police officers,” he said. “I like being out in the field, talking to community members … Because after all, we work for you.” Prior to his current position at the LAPD, Schubert served the department as a sergeant and detective. He is also a navy veteran. He has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Bowling Green State University, a Master of Science degree in forensic science from National University and a Master of Arts degree in intelligence studies from American Public University.

“Allen grew up in a small town and he wants to return to his roots,” Jones said in an email. “He brings extensive experience in training, policy, supervision and police work, as well as an impressive educational background.” He added, “Those are great things, but, ultimately, it was sitting down for coffee and learning more about who Al is, and talking to his references that made me come to realize he is the right person for the job and good fit for Blaine.” This is a breaking news story. The Northern Light will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

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Traveling variety show comes to Blaine and Birch Bay By Oliver Lazenby A traveling show featuring a parade, music, dance, lectures, acrobatics, juggling, singing and more is making its final stop in Blaine on the last weekend in June. The New Old Time Chautauqua touring group will visit Birch Bay State Park on Friday, June 29 and Blaine on June 30. The event is a collaboration between Washington State Parks and the New Old Time Chautauqua, a nonprofit that travels to small towns and native nations throughout the Northwest with a mission to promote community through education, entertainment and laughter. Chautauqua will include an open mic, drum circle, community parade and a variety show. Washington State Parks is also hosting several free workshops focused on a variety of skills such as how to crab and build a campfire. After two days of festivities, Chautauqua wraps up with a variety show at the Blaine Schools’ performing arts center. The summer state parks’ Chatuauqua tour has a desert, mountain and sea stop, with Birch Bay/Blaine representing the sea portion of the tour. Previous stops are at Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park in Grant County and Pearrygin Lake, Alta Lake and Conconully State Park in Okanogan County. Chautauqua was a movement of traveling entertainment that started near Chautauqua, New York, and flourished in rural American towns from the 1870s until the 1920s. President Teddy Roosevelt is widely quoted as calling Chautauqua “the most American thing in America.” According to the New Old Time Chautauqua’s website, “Touring Chautauqua groups presented lectures, dance, music, drama and other forms of “cultural enrichment.” Birch Bay even hosted Chautauqua events in 1911 and 1921 that included steamships bringing people up from Bellingham, said Ted Morris, head ranger at Birch Bay State Park. “The park is a good venue to have it in and the fact that Chautauqua had history in Birch Bay was a cool coincidence,” Morris said. The New Old Time Chautauqua is based in Port Townsend. Many of its nearly 70 touring members live there or in Seattle and Bellingham, said Chris Bricker, a spokesperson for the group. “You’ll see a lot of talented performers, almost on par with old

time vaudeville, but with millennials,” Bricker said. “You will be delighted and amazed with not only song and dance and juggling but also comedy and laughter.” The New Old Time Chautauqua performs beyond Washington state – they’ve toured to Alaska, New Orleans and Alberta.

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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

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s Tom Beckwith, of La Conner-based Beckwith Consulting, and city manager Dave Wilbrecht, pictured, discussed the next steps of the city’s Strategic Economic Initiative at the Blaine Senior Center on June 12. As part of the initiative, residents identified several projects aimed at improving city facilities and amenities; next, they’ll need to decide how to complete the projects. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

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and two unfinished shop buildings. WCLS and Zervas Architects said the finished library would be about 6,000 square feet. The firm analyzed the site for a variety of factors that would affect permitting the project and had a pre-application meeting with Whatcom County. “We have a fairly good idea of what it will take to develop that property,” Zervas

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principal Terry Brown said at the meeting. “The next question is for you guys: what’s going to happen on that property?” Zervas Architects will likely present a potential floor plan for the space at a meeting on Monday, July 16. Not all the ideas from the brainstorm session will fit into the library, Brown said at the meeting. “Part of how we make decisions is when you put costs to it, some things no longer make sense,” Brown said at the June 11 meeting. “Form follows function and also finance.” WCLS deputy director Michael Cox was excited that so many people attended the meeting. “I counted 65,” he said. “Our goal was 50 and we thought that was a bit of a stretch goal based on events in other communities.” People who didn’t make the meeting can provide input online. WCLS plans to launch a web link for gathering ideas this week at wcls.org/birchbay. WCLS also has a Facebook page for library updates that can be found by searching Facebook for Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. WCLS does not yet know the location of its next Birch Bay library design meeting, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 16. It will hold a final input meeting at 3 p.m. on August 18 at the Vogt property.

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The Editor: Late afternoon, coming from Cost Cutter on H Street to one of the busiest intersections in Blaine, an unexpected scene brought traffic to a halt. The mama duck, with her small ducklings following behind in a row, made their way at a leisurely pace toward the opposite curb. Vehicles respectfully yielded, allowing safe passage to the fragile parade. Haste is put aside, it seems, for us to share our common sense of wonder and appreciation for the sweetness in life in those precious moments while they safely reached their destination. Carol Mahon Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Gas stations prohibited on 6.5 acres of Gateway Parcel and loss of future revenue. This one in a series of amendments to a purchase and sale agreement the city has already signed with Boblett Properties LLC. The vote comes just two weeks after the city council voted to decline an offer from an investment firm to purchase 6 acres on the north end of the parcel to build a truck fuel stop, a coffee shop, a fast-food restaurant and a 20,000-square-foot grocery store. Mayor Bonnie Onyon said the city has interest in using the remainder of the city-owned parcel potentially for a hotel, premium grocery store, sports facility, medical clinic or multi-family housing. “We really have a need for another hotel,” she said. “This location would be so ideal for that.”

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Blaine little league team beats Mt. Baker S Blaine’s 12U little league baseball team won the annual Hub DeJong tournament this month at Bender Fields in Lynden. They beat Mt. Baker 6–4 in a come-from-behind victory in the champion game. Back row, from l.: Kieran Markusen, Hunter Vezzetti, Coach Robb Vezzetti, Deon Bowman, Austin Alaniz, Kenny Watts, Coach Adam Akre, Alejandro Moser, Ashden Holley and coach Jessie Dwight. Front row, from l.: Mason Akre, Ikaika Hee, Riley Ihde, Griffin Smith and Devin Witt. Photo by Maria Vezetti

s Two Blaine High School baseball players made the All Northwest Conference team, a distinction voted on by conference coaches. Senior Mikael Elliot, l., a short stop, designated hitter and pitcher; and senior first baseman Cruz Rodriguez, r., both made the all NWC second team. Photos by Janell Kortlever

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Young at Heart By Vicki McCullough On Saturday, August 11, the Blaine Senior Center will celebrate its 51st anniversary, so over the next four months, Young at Heart will share the story of how it began. This piece is part three of a five-part series written by the late Evelyn Yarbrough for the Blaine Senior Center: Early in the process, we became divided on architectural design. One of the sticking points in the design was the

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requirements that the builder would have the option of either incorporating the old building into the new or tearing it down. Maybe this salved the conscience of people who did not want to tear down a nice little building but it wasn’t really a practical plan because the unusual roof line would have been impossible to join and the only walls usable would be the portion of two sides of this ruling made it necessary to consider every bearing wall in the building as a part of the final design. A fire wall would be needed between the two areas of the

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penditures included food, housing, clothing, transportation, health care and entertainment, among other expenses. The BLS study found that housing accounted for nearly one-third of annual household expenditures in households headed by people age 55 and older. In households headed by people between the ages of 65 and 74, housing expenses accounted for a slightly smaller percentage of overall annual expenditures, while housing accounted for 36.5 percent of overall expenditures in households headed by men and women age 75 and older.

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building so that the noise from one area could not be heard in the other. Portable partitions would be needed to make class and meeting rooms available and still open up into the one large room when needed. After much planning and thought, a final plan was approved. We began working with a new architect during the last stages of design and the time that had elapsed from our original cost estimates caused a real problem when we were ready to ask for bids. The cost of building materials had risen very sharply, and there was no way we were go-

ing to be able to get a bid low enough to cover the cost by the money available. First, we needed to go through everything and eliminate everything that could be done later if the shell of the original was finished. We would rely on volunteer help and subsequent fund raisers to finish the project. We took off the receptions desk, bookshelves, interior paint, wall finishes, storeroom floor cover, conversation area finish and a number of smaller things to reduce the original cost. The lowest bid we received was for $1.05 million so we had to hit the streets again, trying

How to finance long-term care needs Failing to plan for long-term care expenses may leave aging men and women with little or no assets late in life. The cost of long-term care continues to rise and the array of options can make it difficult for families to find the best, most affordable care, according to AARP. The median monthly costs for a semi-private room in a U.S. nursing facility hovered around $6,800 in 2016, according to The Genworth Cost of Care Survey; that adds up to roughly $82,000 per year. Individuals who only anticipate hiring a home health aide should know that such options cost an average $3,800 per month. Retirement savings can quickly dry up when long-term care is required. In 2014, the Social Security Administration said the average month retirement income from Social Security was just $1,294. The National Care Plan-

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months or years. Long-term care needs including assisted living and nursing home stays beyond a few months may not be covered by federal health insurance programs, such as Medicare. As a result, it is up to individuals to find ways to finance their care. Long-term care insurance Long-term care insurance is one of the ways to offset costs of care for later in life. But many people are unaware that this type of insurance exists. A survey conducted by Leger Marketing for the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association found that 74 percent of respondents said they haven’t included provisions for long-term care in their retirement plans. Long-term care insurance is a safety precaution that can be purchased early in life to plan to help pay for expenses aging men and women may incur in their golden years. New York Life Insurance says that policy holders will be reimbursed for qualified long-term care costs up to a maximum daily benefit amount. Coverage varies, but policy premiums generally increase with the age of applicant. (Continued on next page)

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Active S eniors Volunteering as an older adult: How to find the right fit for your new lifestyle There are many great rewards to volunteering – no matter what age you get started. Studies show that men and women at, beyond or approaching retirement age can benefit greatly from volunteer work. The reasons why older adults volunteer varies, but in its 2014 survey the AARP’s Experience Corps found that 97 percent of its volunteers indicated that their volunteer work with the organization gave them a sense of purpose. Older adults who want to volunteer but have little or no history with volunteering might not know where to begin with regard to finding the right opportunity. The right fit can make all the difference for volunteers and the people they help, and the following tips might help older adults as they look for an opportunity that best utilizes their skills and experience. Know your schedule. Older adults who are still working but want to volunteer may have a firm grasp on their schedules, but even retirees should not overesti-

mate how much time they have to volunteer. Before you begin to look for an opportunity, write down your commitments and daily schedule, using this list to determine how much free time you have to volunteer. Some opportunities require greater time commitments than others, so make sure you know just how much time you can devote to an opportunity before signing up. Give due consideration to your experience. Older adults who have retired or are on the cusp of retirement have a lifetime of experience they can use to help others. Imparting wisdom learned in your professional life can provide a sense of purpose and even make you feel as though you are still actively involved in the industry where you built your professional reputation. But life experience can also prove invaluable in volunteering opportunities. Mentoring programs give volunteers the chance to help young people, and such opportunities can involve more than just offering professional advice. Don’t downplay the signifi-

cance of certain opportunities. Volunteering opportunities come in many variations, and each is significant in its own right. Coaching a grandchild’s soccer team can have as significant an impact on the people you help as other volunteering opportunities. Leave time for the rest of your life. Volunteering is a selfless act, and volunteers are the backbone of many successful charitable organizations. But older men and women should leave time for the rest of their lives as well. Retirement should be fulfilling but also include time for recreation, so don’t downplay how important hobbies are to you in an attempt to find more time to volunteer. No retiree wants to grow resentful of his or her volunteer work because it leaves little time for other pursuits, so do your best to balance your charitable endeavors with the other things in life that matter to you. Finding the right volunteer opportunity can make all the difference for older men and women who want to give back to their communities.

How seniors can simplify everyday tasks The ability to perform everyday tasks is something many people take for granted. But as men and women approach or exceed retirement age, many may start to struggle with chores and tasks they have performed for decades. There are many ways for seniors to simplify everyday tasks while maintaining independence: Embrace technology. Seniors with Internet access in their homes can order their groceries online and then pick them up in(Continued from previous page) Government aid Government aid is available for U.S. and Canadian residents but qualifications vary and it is usually limited to those with financial hardships. Medicaid pays for the largest share of long-term care services in the United States, according to the Administration on Aging. But to qualify, one’s income must be below a certain level and the person must meet minimum state eligibility requirements. Canadian provinces will assess one’s ability to pay and may subsidize care costs. Also, there may only be a handful facilities supported by the government, so applicants cannot be picky about accommodations. Financing long-term care is something individuals must consider as they make their plans for the future. It is a large expense that cannot go unaddressed even though the need for care might be in the distant future.

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Disc golf course opens to the public at Lincoln Park B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Lincoln Park is now home to a new, 18-hole disc golf course. To celebrate, the Whatcom Disc Golf Club hosted a 100-person tournament called ‘Battle at the Border’ giving players with varying skill levels the opportunity to win cash payouts and prizes on June 9. Akin to golf, disc golf players count strokes each time a disc is thrown from a tee pad. Players take turns until they finish the hole or basket. The player with the least throws wins the game. “I’ve lived in Blaine my whole life,” said Whatcom Disc Golf Club board member, Randy Newton. “I always thought that Lincoln Park would be a cool place for a disc golf course.” Newton said he has contributed an estimated 200 hours to the project so far. Joined by other volunteers from Whatcom Disc Golf Club, he has helped remove large amounts of invasive ivy from the park. Aside from readying park grounds, members of the club also helped develop the course map. “We saw it as an opportunity to make it a challenging course,” Newton said. The city’s park and cemetery board approved the Lincoln Park Plan in 2011. The plan included a series of ideas to improve the 27acre park, such as restoring the

able to get this done by summer. It will give teens and seniors an opportunity to recreate in a really cool park,” said community planner Alex Wenger. Lincoln Park will remain one of two off-leash dog parks in Blaine. The new course is designed to not impact primary and perimeter walking trails as well as the north and south trail, Wenger said. A vegetation monitoring plan will also go into effect each quarter. It calls on staff with the city to take photos at each hole to monitor changes over time; survey each hole to identify the impact to vegetation over time; and identify each tree that has the potential to be damaged by flying discs. “These three monitoring techniques will allow us to understand the environmental impacts of a disc golf course in Lincoln Park,” reads the monitoring plan. “Based off the information gathered the city can make well-informed and educated decisions regarding the needs of Lincoln Park and the existence of a disc golf course within the park.”

trail, installing trash receptacles, designing an entrance, selecting picnic and play equipment areas and building a disc golf course. A town meeting was held prior to the plan being approved and 24 residents attended. When discussing what projects for the park should receive priority, residents chose improving public access and entrances, increasing police patrols and installing garbage cans. Years after that discussion took place, the park and cemetery board budgeted $25,000 for 2018 to install a disc golf course and lighting on an asphalt trail at the park. In 2019, the board projects to make improvements to the H Street entrance; in 2020, they plan to install picnic shelters and a playground. Moving forward, staff with the city will update the Lincoln Park Plan to incorporate the new disc golf course as well as existing walking trails and planned improvements. The process, according to a memo released to the city council in March, will be open to the public and include a survey. “I’m just really excited that we’re

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Precipitation: During the period of June 5 to June 11, 0.44 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2018 year-to-date precipitation is 18.11 inches.

Temperature: High for the past week was 71.8°F on June 8 with a low of 48.7°F on June 5. Average high was 68.0 °F and average low was 50.2°F.

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. Books and Bites: Friday, June 15, 1-2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the lively conversation at this book discussion opportunity. Discussing The Living by Annie Dillard. Pick up your copy at the library today. Info: 360/305-3637. Orcas of the Salish Sea: Friday, June 15, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park. Info: fobbsp.org. Live Music at The Vault: Friday-Saturday, June 15-16, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Marvin Johnson. Info: 360/392-0955. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, June 16, 8-11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, French toast, waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Adults $6, kids under 6 $4. Info: 360/332-8040. 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. Father’s Day on the Farm: Sunday, June 17, 8-10:30 a.m., Bellewood Country Café, 6140 Guide Meridian, Bellingham. Breakfast buffet and bbq menu with ribs, chicken, burgers and more. Car show is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 360/318-7720. American Legion Breakfast: Sunday, June 17, 9 a.m.-noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Eggs to order, ham, biscuits and gravyand all-you-can-eat pancakes. Open to the public. $6 for adults and $3 for kids ages six and under. Info: 360/371-7311. Toastmaster Club: Tuesday, June 19, 6:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street. Improve your public speaking skills. Walk to White Rock: Wednesday, June 20, 10 a.m., American Kitchen at Peace Arch Park. Cross the border into Canada, walk along Beach Road to Marine Drive in White Rock. Stroll the White Rock Promenade, have lunch and return to the U.S. Bring passport, NEXUS or enhanced driver’s license. Info: bbbparkandrec.org Whiz-Bang Club: Wednesday, June 20, 3-4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Join us for some fun and exciting S.T.E.A.M.-related programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). All materials provided. For grades 4-7. Info: 360/305-3637. Chickenlandia: Wednesday, June 20, 4-6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. A free workshop that covers raising chicks, selecting supplies, proper nutrition, and natural care. Presented by Dalia Monterroso of the popular Facebook page Welcome to Chickenlandia, and a collaboration between Scratch and Peck Feeds, Blaine Senior Center, and Blaine C.O.R.E. Program repeats on Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. Info: 360/305-3637. Open Mic at The Vault: Wednesday, June 20, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Hosted by Chuck Dingee. Info: 360/392-0955. Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival: Friday-Saturday, June 22-23, Historic Fairhaven, Bellingham. Info: alliedarts.org or 866/650-9317. Birch Bay State Park’s Archaeological Past: Friday, June 22, 7 p.m., Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park. Info: fobbsp.org.

Police Reports June 6, 6:45 a.m.: Traffic complaint on 12th Street. June 6, 7:05 a.m.: Assist fire department on Adelia Street. June 6, 8:10 a.m.: Sex offender verification on Boundary Court. June 6, 8:40 a.m.: Traffic offenses on Martin Street. June 6, 10:33 a.m.: Harassment on Blaine Marina G18. June 6, 11:43 a.m.: Theft from a vehicle on 4th Street. June 6, 5:34 p.m.: Malicious mischief on Cherry Street. June 6, 6:35 p.m.: Civil matter on Martin Street. June 7, 5:35 a.m.: Domestic violence assault on Alder Street. June 7, 3:23 p.m.: Arrest warrant on H Street. June 7, 12:00 p.m.: Informational report on Allan Street. June 8, 9:00 a.m.: Trespass issued on Semiahmoo Parkway. June 8, 12:15 p.m.: Assist state patrol on State Route 543. June 9, 5:08 p.m.: Possession of synthetic narcotics on 2nd Street. June 9, 10:07 p.m.: Civil matter on F Street.

June 9, 11:45 p.m.: Welfare check on Martin Street. June 10, 12:45 p.m.: Malicious mischief on H Street. June 10, 1:40 a.m.: Trespass issued on Semiahmoo Parkway. June 10, 6:45 a.m.: Domestic violence assault on F Street. June 10, 6:26 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on 4th Street. June 10, 8:40 p.m.: Civil matter on D Street. June 10, 9:30 p.m.: Arrest warrant on D Street. June 11, 9:18 a.m.: Assist fire department on Adelia Street. June 11, 10:25 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Night Heron Drive. June 11, 2:00 p.m.: Noise disturbance on Canvasback Road. June 11, 1:56 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Cherry Street. June 11, 5:00 p.m.: Malicious mischief on Mitchell Avenue. June 11, 9:35 p.m.: Littering on Ludwick Avenue.

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Puppy Rescue Mission Fundraiser: Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m., American Kitchen area at Peace Arch State Park. Silent and live auctions, blessing of the animals, pet product vendors, BBQ lunch, beer garden, meet the dogs of Puppy Rescue Mission. Tickets $20. Proceeds benefit Puppy Rescue Mission. Info: 360/332-3647.

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Dutch Oven Cooking: Saturday, June 23, 2 p.m., Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park.

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Line Dance Party & Social: Saturday, June 23, 6-7 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Two $5 sessions of line dancing (for ages 17+) with a dinner social at CJ’s Beach House in between. No previous experience necessary.

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Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, June 23, 16, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring jazz saxophonist Alex Kelsh. Info: 360-392-0955. For You, For Life, For Energy: Wednesday, June 27, 6 p.m., Whatcom Physical Therapy, 250 G Street. Learn the science behind BEMER therapy and how it has impacted the health of millions in a noninvasive and natural way. Demonstrations following. Info: 360/332-8167. Beach Critter Crawl: Friday, June 29, 2-4 p.m., BP Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park. Learn about the critters beneath the rocks! Info: fobbsp.org. New Old Time Chautaugua: Friday, June 29, 4-6 p.m., BP Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park. Workshops, 6 p.m. potluck dinner; 7 p.m. open mic. Info: fobbsp.org. Bird Walk With The Audubon Society: Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m., BP Heron Center at Birch Bay State Park. Info: fobbsp.org. Junior Ranger Program: Saturday, June 30, 4 p.m., Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park. Info: fobbsp.org.

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Grace Lutheran Church dedicates historic 360-pound church bell S A church bell with a long history in Blaine is ringing again for the first time since 1980. The Grace Lutheran Church, a church with Icelandic roots dating back to the Blaine Snofurdur (Blaine Congregation) established in 1914, will hold a dedication ceremony for its new bell tower at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 17 at Grace Lutheran Church at 702 G St. Refreshments and an Icelandic cake will follow the dedication. The 360-pound bell has been in Blaine since about 1920, but stopped ringing in 1980 after a church remodel. In 2016, a group began raising money to install the bell in a new tower. In a letter, Laura Lynne Goodman, a member of the church’s bell committee, said: “Our beautiful cast bell has had a makeover, and looks better than new, and sounds even better than we had dared to hope!”

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Birch Bay State Park, demonstrations on how to build a campfire and how to catch crabs, a talk on bird photography, a beach walk, crafts for children and more.  6 p.m. – Community potluck at BP Heron Center. All are welcome. Speakers will make presentations during dinner, and music and dance will follow the potluck. 7 p.m. – Listen or join in an open mic and drum circle.

Peace Arch State Park Saturday, June 30  Noon – Parade from Blaine Middle School to Peace Arch Historical State Park. This colorful parade will feature costumed jugglers, unicycle riders, dancers, little faeries and other merry-makers accompanied by New Old Time Chautauqua’s marching band. Local residents and community groups are encouraged to participate in the parade. 1-4 p.m. – Three sessions of interactive workshops at Peace Arch State Park, led by Chautauquas and community members on top-

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