The Northern Light: April 4-10, 2019

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Officers were concerned about chief’s conduct, documents show

By Jami Makan

(See Schubert, page 3)

s Roland Middleton, county special projects manager, urged members of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce at their March luncheon to contact the Whatcom County hearing examiner regarding the Birch Bay berm project.

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Permit hearing for berm scheduled for April 10

By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County hearing examiner wants to know what people think of the Birch Bay berm project before deciding on a shoreline substantial development permit for the project.

The hearing examiner’s office scheduled a hearing for the project for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at Whatcom County Courthouse Council Chambers, at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham.

The shoreline permit is the last permit needed for the project – a 1.6-mile sand

and gravel beach berm from Lora Lane to Cedar Avenue that would “renourish” the beach by replacing a series of seawalls and other concrete structures that have proven ineffective at reducing erosion and protecting Birch Bay Drive from storm surges.

The project also includes sidewalks, bike lanes and other improvements to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

The hearing examiner will decide whether to grant or deny the permit after the hearing. Whatcom County added the roughly $12 million project to its Birch Bay Community Plan in 1977, but Roland

Halfway through 18-month golf cart trial, Birch Bay ordinance gets mixed reviews

By Oliver Lazenby Billy Brown, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce vice president, queues a song on his Bluetooth speaker and eases his electric golf cart onto Birch Bay Drive, his dog Elizabeth Rose Windsor sitting on the back. Brown is embarking on a cruise south along the drive toward the C Shop candy store, a trip he often makes with his grandchildren.

Brown was a driving force behind getting

golf carts allowed along Birch Bay Drive and adjacent roads. In May 2018, after discussions with the county, Whatcom County Council passed an ordinance creating a golf cart zone in Birch Bay for an 18-month trial period. With that period about half over, the golf cart zone is getting mixed reviews.

Of more than 20 responses on a Northern Light Facebook post asking about the ordinance, the majority approved of the golf cart zone. Those who don’t like the or-

dinance reported seeing golf carts blocking traffic or breaking rules. The ordinance requires that golf cart drivers be at least 16 and have completed a driver’s education course or have a driver’s license and golf carts must have reflectors, seat belts and rearview mirrors.

Despite the ordinance, golf carts aren’t all that common. Brown said he rarely sees (See Golf carts, page 3)

Middleton, county special projects manager, said some outside Birch Bay are opposed to the project.

“This project is more than 40 years coming and I hope people can participate in the hearing,” he said.

Comments can also be submitted by email before the hearing using hearingexamineroffice@co.whatcom.wa.us, or sent to the hearing examiner at the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225.

The county is still working to get one construction easement for the project, but (See Berm, page 3)

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The resignation of former police chief Allen Schubert came after rank and file officers in the Blaine police department apparently lost confidence in him and requested a meeting with Blaine city manager Michael Jones to discuss his leadership style and disregard of policies and standard police procedures during his short stint with the department.

A list of their concerns was presented to the city manager and city attorney Richard Davis in a January 15 meeting and given to The Northern Light in response to a public records request made by the newspaper following Schubert’s resignation.

This meeting occurred one week after a January 8 incident in which Schubert pretended he was from UPS to gain entry into a private residence and was said to have scuffled with the home’s 77-year-old occupant. The incident left other officers feeling uncomfortable and led to an investigation by the city of Blaine.

Following the meeting, there was a flurry of activity by city officials. Jones hired Clear Risk Solutions Inc. from Ephrata, Washington to conduct an investigation.

Marc Barger, an investigator with the firm, arrived in Blaine on January 17 for two days of interviews with police department personnel. On January 29, Jones informed Schubert that he was being placed on paid administrative leave until the investigation was completed. He was instructed not to contact city personnel or come into work.

The January 8 incident appeared to be the final straw for some officers, who compiled a lengthy list of concerns about Schubert’s actions during his brief tenure with the department.

Those concerns, presented to city manager Michael Jones on January 15, range from minor instances of office politics to more serious allegations against Schubert, such as requesting criminal history checks on neighbors, improper use of a city-issued vehicle and disposing of a homeless

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Dawson’s bid was a relief for school district officials, as the grandstands have been delayed since 2016 due to escalating costs.

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Schubert ...

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person’s belongings.

The list, which was prepared by an unknown officer or officers, stated, “The purpose of this document is to inform the Blaine city manager of ongoing actions by chief of police Allen Schubert.

These actions when taken in totality appear to show a pattern of behavior and not a one-off accident or mistake.”

Overall, the document suggested that Schubert was unwilling to learn the procedures and laws for Washington state: “After multiple officers and supervisors have attempted to educate, remind, assist and correct chief Schubert numerous times on a variety of issues, he continues to disregard WA/Blaine procedures. This disregard places other officers and the city in extreme liability.”

Allegedly, Schubert asked the Blaine police department’s records department to run criminal history checks on his future neighbors while he was purchasing a home. The records department “[told] him that they cannot do this, which is accurate.

State law prohibits such actions, as you cannot run criminal history just because you want to know it about someone.” Users are prohibited from using the database for personal investigations.

Schubert also requested that officers conduct traffic stops in order to distribute tourism flyers to non-Blaine residents. “This targeted enforcement and seizing of a person without the intent of a legitimate lawful purpose was brought to chief Schubert’s

Berm ...

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construction will go on whether or not the county gets that easement, Middleton said.

“If we don’t get it, we won’t build the berm in front of that

Golf carts ...

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golf carts in the winter, and on summer weekends the C Shop’s owners said that they may see three to six a day.

Keith Alesse, whose family owns the C Shop, said he hasn’t seen many problems during the trial period and he likes some of what golf carts do for Birch Bay – he sees people in golf carts out enjoying Birch Bay and stopping to talk to friends.

“That seems like a good thing, at least from the perspective of a guy trying to sell candy to happy people,” he said. “I’d say it’s proving to be a success. I always think it makes sense to pay attention to what goes on and be willing to change your mind. If at some point in the future it seems like it’s no longer working, we should be willing to make a change.”

Keith’s father, Patrick, a member of Whatcom County’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, is concerned about golf carts blocking the bike lane or shoulder. Birch Bay drive is popular with walkers, joggers, and

attention. Bellevue police had been sued regarding a similar incident in the past.” Schubert later acknowledged the concern and withdrew the request.

On another occasion, Schubert was said to have stored alcohol in the police department fridge for a departmental event on the Plover ferry. Department policy prohibits alcoholic beverages on Blaine police property. Immediately following the event at which he was reportedly seen consuming alcohol, he got into his city-issued vehicle and drove away.

The document also describes a situation on New Year’s Eve in which Schubert drove through the Salishan neighborhood with his emergency lights activated.

When queried, he replied that he thought he had heard gunshots and was trying to locate them.

“Chief Schubert drives a marked patrol vehicle with the emergency lights activated in search of ‘gunfire.’ During this search, chief Schubert is not able to correctly identify his location to other officers. The combination of actions created a dangerous potential officer safety concern,” said the document, which noted that when searching for a potential gunman, overhead flashing lights should not be used.

The officers were also concerned about the way in which Schubert treated homeless people. In one instance, Schubert removed and disposed of a transient person’s property while responding to a call at the Blaine Public Library. Other cities have been sued for the same actions, noted the document. “Law enforcement can only seize property if it is an immediate threat to

public health/safety, evidence in a crime or contraband. If we take it for safe keeping, which would give someone a chance to claim their items, they should be kept in the evidence room for 60 days which is a state law.”

Separately, Schubert requested several vehicles to be towed.

The vehicles were being lived in by several families and individuals, and Schubert was told that by law, the police could not seize the property and deny them their place of residence.

Schubert also delayed getting his certification in Washington.

Officers from outside the state are required to complete an “equivalency academy” but Schubert, “after numerous requests and reminders [had] yet to provide … the necessary information to complete the application for the equivalency academy.”

When asked to comment on these allegations, Schubert said, “These allegations are not true.

I don’t think that engaging with these vindictive and unreliable sources through the newspaper is appropriate. I don’t think these people will stop trying to smear me no matter what evidence I present. I don’t intend on making any further comments on this subject. I have moved on.”

Asked for comment by The Northern Light, Jones said, “A meeting took place at city hall between me and a small group of officers on January 15. It is very common for me to meet with staff as part of my job as city manager. There was no outcome of the meeting because the police chief resigned.”

While the records provided by the city do not include the investi-

place,” he said. Middleton wouldn’t say where in the project the outstanding easement is, and added that he hoped the issue would be resolved before the hearing.

If the county receives the necessary permits, construction

should start this fall and finish by spring 2021. Construction will pause for some of Birch Bay’s festivals and events.

Find more info about the project at: whatcomcounty.us/522/ Birch-Bay-Drive-Pedestrian-Facility-Proj.

bicyclists.

“I’ve seen several times these things will pull off into the bike lane because they can’t go as fast as cars,” Patrick Alesse said.

A ride in Brown’s golf cart proves both of the Alesses’ comments.

Drivers and pedestrians smile and wave as he works his way south along the drive. “I can’t get around the bay without seeing three or four people I know,” Brown said.

His golf cart tops out at 15 miles per hour. A few cars are backed up behind it on Birch Bay Drive, which has a 25 MPH speed limit, and Brown eventually lets them pass by pulling onto the shoulder, where, at the moment, there are no cyclists or pedestrians in sight.

“Golf cart season” is just starting in Birch Bay, Brown said. This fall, when it’s winding down, Whatcom County Council will hold another public hearing and decide whether to make the ordinance permanent. Whatcom County public works staff will make a recommendation to council based on what they hear from the sheriff’s office and the community in the meantime.

Joe Rutan, Whatcom County engineer and assistant public

works director, said no accidents have been reported and one person called to thank the county for the ordinance. Aside from that, he personally hasn’t heard much about the golf cart zone.

One commenter on The Northern Light Facebook page, Brad Otto, said he has seen multiple issues with carts and “all were documented and forwarded to the sheriff’s office.” Otto couldn’t be reached for further comment by press time.

Whatcom County undersheriff Jeff Parks said the sheriff’s office is aware of no crashes or major issues with golf carts in Birch Bay. “We’ve had very little discussion on it,” he said. “I don’t think anything has risen up to the level where it’s on our radar.”

Rutan expects to see more golf carts in Birch Bay this summer than last, he said. Cruising back toward the Birch Bay Visitor Information Center, Brown said he also expects to see more golf carts this summer. He’s a realtor, and he’s sold four homes in Birch Bay in the past year; one client was shopping for a golf cart, and the other three already owned carts.

gative report, it is clear that matters moved swiftly following Schubert’s suspension.

On February 1, Alex J. Higgins, Schubert’s Seattle attorney, submitted a draft statement describing his departure as based on a desire to return to the Los Angeles Police Department. On February 4, Blaine City Council held an executive session to discuss potential litigation, presumably to discuss the financial package that was offered to Schubert, who resigned that same day. While his original employment contract with the city stated that “an employee who resigns shall not be entitled to severance,” Schubert received three months’ salary, or approximately $28,000, in exchange for releasing all potential claims against the city.

It appears reasonable to assume that city officials, wishing to avoid potential costly litigation, sought a quick end to Schubert’s employment by negotiating the severance agreement.

Between the meeting with police officers on January 15 and Schubert’s resignation, there was voluminous correspondence involving the city manager, city attorney, at least one city council member, police officers and others. A number of documents were withheld from disclosure due to exemptions in the state’s public records act such as attorney-client privilege.

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The Editor: We are Girl Scout Troop 45061 from Blaine. On April 18, we are donating Girl Scout cookies to the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Seattle for families while they wait for cancer treatment. We are encouraging others to donate items for the families as well. The wish list includes pantry goods, toiletries, baby supplies, household supplies and items for their guests, for example: tickets, gift cards, movie passes or DVDs. Please do not send any food that is near or beyond the expiration date or homemade and all items must be 16 oz. or less in size. To see more of the guidelines please go to the website rmhcseattle.org/donate/wishlist. We have boxes set up at Totally Chocolate, Banner Bank in Blaine and Kirk Dechert at Farmer’s Insurance in Ferndale. Please drop off donations before April 18. Please help out the families battling cancer. Thank you.

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The Editor: I noticed last weekend that garbage had been picked up in some areas in town and was told that it was cub scouts that were responsible. Correct me if I am wrong.

Thank you boys. Your hard work has been noticed.

Leo Baldwin Blaine The Editor: I am once again writing about the Blaine City Council and the pending development application for a contested development next to Semiahmoo, named Woodberry.

I again raise the question I asked before, how did this property get removed from the city’s previous master plans and into a place where we can be having these arguments about what is allowed.

Others are asking the question as well, and from what I read, the city council is ignoring answering them. They are not only not answering, but will not take pub-

lic comment at the council meetings. It does raise some very serious concerns and should be explored at a minimum. Lack of transparency is a rot that will ruin our community.

It is always instructive in situations like this to use the simple rule of “follow the money.” The developer doesn’t feel he can make a profit unless he can achieve a certain density and relaxation of any other constraints on what has been built previously. So to do that he wants to go down-market with his development because he can’t compete with other products that are under stricter control.

So are we, residents of the Semiahmoo neighborhood of Blaine, expected to remain silent while our elected officials approve a disputed development under a very large cloud of suspicion, just to provide a (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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April 4 - 10, 2019 • thenorthernlight.com odically raised over the proverbial kitchen table, is also a reminder that we are not permanently attached to Blaine, Semiahmoo or even our beloved home. When we travel, which we do often, we always ask ourselves if we might find even better. Children, grandchildren and prior roots all beckon elsewhere.

In reality, we moved here because it is a place that offers the most phenomenal aesthetics and amenities we’ve ever found. Indeed, the only thing that would motivate us to leave Semiahmoo is if Semiahmoo, itself, were to deteriorate. After observing the demeanor of Blaine’s hired officials toward the citizenry, that’s always a possibility.

Bob Selby Blaine

CITY OF BLAINE Unless noted, all meetings are held at City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000 and are open to the public. Agendas can be found on the City’s website.

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V’Dovec will be graduating this spring from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She will be receiving her bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. In addition to her demanding academic schedule, V’Dovec played four years of Division III basketball for MIT and was a member of their track team her freshman year.

V’Dovec’s busy schedule left her minimal time to return home for Christmas and summer breaks. She had internships each summer, working at various companies in Boston, Italy and Detroit. Additionally, V’Dovec worked on campus during the school year as a tour guide, blogger, librarian and, most recently, on a research project involving fluid dynamics in the MIT water test tank.

Kiele will be graduating this spring from the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). She will be graduating with honors and is currently ranked eighth in her class of over 1,000 students.

Kiele will be receiving her bachelor of science in political science.

She ran Division I cross country and track for USAFA her freshman year. In addition to her rigorous academic schedule, Kiele had a demanding military schedule, which included her being appointed the Academy’s Cadet Colonial Director of Operations in her senior year.

Kiele’s summers were spent participating in various military excursions and trainings. She has taken full advantage of the unique opportunities presented

by USAFA including earning her jump wings (jumping out of a plane at least five times at age 19) and traveling to Israel, Jordan, Japan and Africa. She is currently traveling to the Balkans with her political science department for spring break.

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The Editor: Exiting the Blaine City Council meeting on March 25, which considered the proposed Woodberry development on Semiahmoo Parkway, I asked my wife if it was time to sell our Semiahmoo

any single party may present multiple points in favor of a development proposal, as long as each contains “new information.” On the other hand, a single opposing position – even if backed by thousands – can be made only once.

Indeed, we listened to a strongly-stated admonishment against taking into account the opinions of neighbors or friends – i.e., voters who elect their representatives.

Indeed, we suspect Dr. Steward was confronted by red-faced bureaucratic indignation after stating her reservations about the Woodberry project, reservations that are likely shared by the vast majority of her constituency – and expose gross inconsistencies in the city’s own planning process.

The question I asked my wife was only an awkward attempt to lighten the dark mood cast by the meeting. But the question, peri-

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developer with profit from an ill-conceived business plan?

Sounds like it’s time to throw some tea into Drayton Harbor.

The Semiahmoo Resort Association is raising money from interested citizens for a legal defense fund. I have contributed and urge more to get involved. It’s time to file an action against this council and the developer to have this stopped until we clearly have seen how this was removed and have our voices heard.

Jay Tyrrell Blaine

home. Apart from the merits, or lack thereof, of Woodberry, we have two take-aways from the council meeting. First, we are very blessed to have neighbors like councilwoman Mary Lou Steward, who represents us in city hall. Her remarkably detailed, astute and balanced analysis during the working session reassured us that we live in a community that deeply values what makes our area so special, and works to preserve its best qualities even as our city develops.

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Sports

By Oliver Lazenby

Sixty Blaine track and field athletes get personal bests at home meet Blaine track and field athletes had a strong first home meet on March 27 against Meridian and Lakewood, with 60 Borderites getting personal bests, and seven individuals and one relay team taking first place.

Taylee McCormick won the 800 meters in 2 minutes, 49.61 seconds, Elee Faulkner ran a personal best of 48.68 seconds in the 300 meter hurdles for first place, Brynn Hallberg won javelin with a 100-foot, 7-inch

throw, Cassidy Condos cleared 8 feet, 6 inches to win pole vault, and the girls 4x200 meter relay team of Maya Ball, Condos, Milanna Fredericks and Hallberg finished in 2 minutes, 0.24 seconds, for first place.

For the boys, Tayler Lee finished first in 300 meter hurdles in 47.67 seconds, a personal best; Scott Baldwin cleared 5 feet, 6 inches, to win high jump and set a new personal best; and Derek Machula pole vault-

ed over 10 feet for first place and a personal best.

Next, Blaine track and field travels to the Birger Solberg invitational at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at Civic Field in Bellingham.

In other sports news...

Baseball Blaine pitcher Colby Knutzen threw a no-hitter on March 28 at home against Ferndale (7–4 overall), leading Blaine to a 10–0 win.

The Borderites got a second shut out in an April 1 away game at Bellingham (1–10 overall), scoring 11 runs in the process. Then, Blaine beat Squalicum (4–8 overall) 6–3 at home on April 2.

Blaine now has a 7–3 record overall (4–1 in conference games). The Borderites next play Lakewood at home at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9.

Softball Blaine softball beat Concrete (0–9 overall) 14–1 in an away game on March 28, then lost to

Ferndale (2–6 overall) 12–9 at home on March 29. Against Concrete, Maeva Thompson and Mikayla Johnson both had three hits and three RBIs. Blaine now has a 2–6 record overall (0–3 in conference games). The Borderites play next at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at Tenino High School. Their next home game is 4:30 p.m., Thursday, April 11 against Squalicum.

Boys soccer Blaine boys soccer lost to Bellingham (3–4–1 overall) 6–0 on March 28 at Bellingham High School. The team is still looking for its first win. Next, Blaine plays Lakewood (1–6–0) at 4:30 p.m. at home on Tuesday, April 9.

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Satpal Sidhu announces bid for Whatcom County Executive

By Jami Makan Satpal Sidhu, who has served on the Whatcom County Council since 2015, announced that he is running for Whatcom County executive.

“My experience as a problem solver, including as an engineer, business executive, educator and small business owner, is what Whatcom County needs right now, and that’s why I’m running,” said Sidhu in a March 28 press release. “The executive must leverage the county’s limited resources to effectively address seemingly never-ending issues: housing affordability and homelessness, mental health and the opioid crisis, an ever-changing labor market, climate change, water rights and water quality, among others.”

In his current role as a county councilmember, Sidhu is chair of the council’s finance and administrative services committee and a member of the natural resources committee.

“During my tenure as a councilmember, I have engaged in

fruitful conversations with people of all walks of life – from hardworking union members and tireless farmers to young students and tribal elders, whose history here goes back hundreds of generations,” said Sidhu. “And I have educated myself on the issues impacting their lives. Regardless of where you come from, I hear a common theme: we love this area and we want a better future for our children and grandchildren.”

In addition to his role as a county councilmember, Sidhu serves on several community boards and committees, including the Whatcom Council of Governments, the Northwest Clean Air Agency, the Reserve Officers board of trustees and the Whatcom Transportation Authority board of directors.

According to his press release, Sidhu has also volunteered for groups throughout the area, including the NW Agricultural Business Center, the Bellingham Police Chief Diversity Committee, the St. Joseph’s Hospital Ethics Committee and the Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric

Clinic. He is a founding member of the Meridian Public Schools Foundation and currently serves on the board of the Whatcom Community College Foundation.

“County government is where we can look at pressing issues without the traditional partisan blinders and really focus on finding and implementing solutions,” said Sidhu. “That is a big motivator for me.”

Sidhu has lived in Lynden for 30 years. He grew up in India and spent some time working in Canada before moving to Whatcom County in 1988. He speaks four languages, was a Fulbright Scholar and has experience as a professional engineer, senior business executive and as dean of engineering at Bellingham Technical College. In 2004, he and his wife opened Spice Hut in Bellingham, a tea and spice retail business.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Encouraging happy, healthy lives!

Pilates studio brings classic techniques to Birch Bay

By Gwen Roley Pilates studios are common nowadays, but Colleen Wenrich is one of the few instructors in the area to be certified in authentic, classical Pilates.

Wenrich is a new transplant to the Pacific Northwest who has been training clients in Pilates since the 1990s and recently opened a studio, Whole Pilates, at 8289 Fawn Crescent overlooking Birch Bay. She trained under a protégée of Joseph H. Pilates, the founder of the fitness system, and is therefore one of the few people who is considered a classical Pilates instructor.

“There’s nothing like what I do close by besides in Vancouver or Seattle,” Wenrich said. “There’s no one teaching classical Pilates in Bellingham.”

She and her husband came to the Birch Bay in June and she operates the studio out of their home. She is supplied with a collection of Pilates equipment. The studio itself is on an upper level of the house, which offers wide views of Birch Bay. “The house really lends itself well to being a studio,” Wenrich said. “Whenever I have clients come in, they always want to be facing the water.”

She said her style of instruction attempts to be as specific to the individual client as possible, catering to their unique needs to create their training programs.

Wenrich started as a registered nurse when she was living in the New York tri-state area in the ear-

ly 1980s. She saw many people who came into the hospital where she worked could be helped with preventative measures.

“A good percentage of people who were coming into the place I worked didn’t know what was going on with their bodies,” Wenrich said. “I decided I wanted to help people stay out of hospitals by teaching them how to take care of their bodies.”

To accomplish this, she studied to be a certified biofeedback nurse. According to the Mayo Clinic, biofeedback is a technique used to control some of the body’s functions by connecting to electrical sensors, which show information about what’s going on inside. Wenrich said this can be used to curb migraines and control stress, all without medication.

She found Pilates at a health conference in the early 1990s she was attending to learn more about biofeedback. She was drawn in by the way it uses one’s own body to heal itself, similar to the way biofeedback works. From there she started training in general Pilates instruction and teaching classes.

The fitness system was invented by the German-born Pilates in the early 20th century. According to the Mayo Clinic, Pilates focuses on low-impact strengthening and flexibility with an emphasis on postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.

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During the time when Wenrich was coming up in Pilates, it was gaining popularity while also losing what many considered to be its authenticity. In the world of Pilates, to be considered a classical trainer, an instructor has to have been an apprentice of either Pilates himself, who died in 1967, or by one of the people he taught.

Classical Pilates also has to be executed in a particular order.

While a court ruling in 2000 found the term “Pilates” to be a generic one, which could be used by anyone, classically trained instructors like to make the distinction between classical and contemporary.

“All exercise is good. As long as you’re getting people off the couch and moving their bodies, that’s a good thing,” Wenrich said.

The way classical Pilates is passed down from instructor to instructor creates a network that Wenrich refers to as generational. Wenrich considers herself a second-generation instructor. In 1999 she met her trainer, Romana Kryzanowska, one of Pilates’ most prolific disciples.

“She was a genius of the body,” Wenrich said.

Kryzanowska trained at the Balanchine School of American Ballet and was referred to Pilates after an ankle injury. Wenrich said she took to it immediately. When the two women met, Wenrich said very few people were permitted to train with Kryzanowska.

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She said she decided to come to the Pacific Northwest because it’s where her and her husband first met. Both of them traveled to Whistler Village for a wellness meditation retreat and fell for each other. When they both came back to New York, they found out they lived in the same neighborhood.

They always talked about coming back to the area, but Wenrich said the cost of living held them back. The couple discovered the Birch Bay-Blaine area and found it could fit their budget. Wenrich said once her daughter finished school, she decided it was a good time to make the move they had always talked about.

“We just jumped up and came to Birch Bay because we were really attracted to the area and all the natural beauty,” Wenrich said.

Wenrich has been adjusting to the move and leaving behind her network of friends and fellow trainers on the East coast. She said when she started her studio, business was slow, but that was what she expected in the winter.

Around Christmastime, she said she saw things start to pick up. Even as more people start to come in, Wenrich said she isn’t trying to expand her business size much from where it is now.

“I’m not trying to start an empire,” she said.

More information about Whole Pilates and the sessions they offer can be found at wholepilates.com.

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Encouraging happy, healthy lives!

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Family cycling is an enjoyable escape Going for a bike ride is one of the best ways for people to exercise in fresh air. Cycling is not only earth-conscious and convenient, but it also is a fun and popular activity that anyone can enjoy.

Around 1.6 million residents of New York City ride a bike at least once a month, and in Portland, bike riding rose by three percent each year since 2012, according to Bikemunk, a website dedicated to helping people understand bikes, especially in the context of making a purchase. The Alliance for Biking & Walking discovered that 0.6 percent of all commuters in the United States biked to work in 2013, up from 0.5 percent in 2009 and 0.4 percent in 2005. But many people are embracing cycling as an entertaining form of recreation that the entire family can enjoy.

Adults may have fond memories of their own cycling adventures as children that they want

to pass down to their kids. Since families may feature cyclists with various levels of experience, it can be safe to employ certain strategies in the hopes that everyone gets the most out of their time in the cycling saddle.

–Buy the right bikes. Take time to research different brands of bicycles and what they offer. Some bikes are ideal for streets or paved trails, while others are better for rustic roads and trails. A qualified bike retailer can help shoppers find the right bike for them and their families, ensuring everyone in the family is riding the right size bike and the one commensurate with their skill level.

–Limit the distance. Children won’t be able to put in as many miles as their parents or older siblings. Limit cycling excursions to a reasonable amount of time so youngsters’ health is not compromised.

–Focus on fun. Consider what kids will get out of the trip and

gear the afternoon around that.

Choose a path that leads riders to a playground or one that circles a scenic lake. Make your cycling excursion more of an afternoon out than a marathon biking session.

–Take frequent breaks. Little legs may not be able to keep up, and adults will need to anticipate stopping along the way.

–Know the terrain. Stick to routes you have ridden before.

Leave the more intense courses that include extreme climbs and dips for those times when kids are not in tow. Stick to lightly trafficked routes, or travel during off-peak hours. Consult with trail guides and read reviews as well.

–Check bikes before departing.

Make sure tires are inflated and everything else is in working order. Bring a small tool kit along in case a repair needs to be made.

Cycling as a family can be an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon and get some exercise.

Every woman should get these screenings Routine wellness exams are essential for women who want to maintain and/or improve their health. Women may not be familiar with all of the screening options that can keep them on the right track.

Preventative health screenings can shed light on risks for certain diseases and provide insight into patient behaviors that may be harmful. Screenings also may help save a life.

Healthy diets and daily exercise are hallmarks of healthy people, but routine wellness exams are just as important. The following are some screenings women should include in their health and wellness routines.

–Blood pressure: Doctors will typically test blood pressure at every visit. Women whose blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg can go every two years between blood pressure readings up until age 20, advises The American Heart Association. Adults 40 or older, or those with conditions that put them at risk for hypertension, should go annually or as advised by a doctor.

–Cervical cytology: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends routine pelvic examinations with cervical testing that includes Pap testing and HPV testing. Consult with an OB-GYN for testing frequency, which depends on age.

–Cholesterol: Cholesterol levels alone are not indicative of one’s overall health. However, a complete cholesterol test can determine a person’s risk for heart disease. If levels are consistently normal, this test may only need to be performed every five years, advises the National Institutes of Health.

–Mammogram: Mammograms screen for breast cancer. Given the risk of false positives, debate continues as to how frequently women need these screenings.

The most recent guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says mammograms are recommended starting at age 50, and should occur every two years. The American Cancer Society advises starting at age 45 and having a mammogram annually through age 55.

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–Osteoporosis screenings: Bone density can be measured starting at age 65 or earlier if a woman has a high fracture risk, states Regis College.

–Skin examination: The American Academy of Dermatology suggests speaking with a dermatologist about skin exams.

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Film festival returns to showcase the work of women filmmakers

By Gwen Roley The number of women represented in the film industry remains low, but the third Cascadia Film Festival has grown since last year, with its unique lineup of female-driven films.

The 2019 Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival will take place from Thursday through Sunday, April 11-14, at various locations around Bellingham, including the Pickford Film Center, Mount Baker Theatre and Western Washington University.

The festival only screens films directed by women.

Over the course of the festival, 37 films from 15 different countries will be screened – an increase from the 25 films they showed last year. Cascadia will also be hosting panels and discussions focusing on the film industry and its relationship with female filmmakers.

“The quality of our films has always been really high, but this year the level and quality has maybe taken a step up,” said Cascadia Film Festival executive director Cheryl Crooks.

There will be feature-length films, documentaries and three times as many shorts as last year’s festival. Crooks said she is only aware of four other festivals in the country that showcase exclusively work of women filmmakers.

The centerpiece of the festival will be a screening and discussion with Academy Award-winning director Freida Lee Mock for her film “Anita: Speaking Truth

to Power” on Friday, April 12 at the Mount Baker Theatre. The documentary came out in 2014 and focuses on Anita Hill’s testimony of harassment allegations against Clarence Thomas during his 1991 nomination to the Supreme Court.

“Having Frieda here to talk about the movie, I know it will be very enlightening,” Crooks said. “[The film] is very relevant right now and we expect there will be a lot of questions.”

This year’s festival will also be the location of a U.S. premiere for a French film by director Laetitia Carton, said communications coordinator Tara Almond.

“Le Grand Bal” is a documentary about a seven day folk dance festival in Gennentine, France, and will screen on Saturday, April 13 at the Pickford Film Center.

On Sunday, April 14 the festival will screen “Edge of the Knife,” which is the first film shot entirely in Haida, the language of the First Nations tribe of the same name. The film will be shown at the Pickford and was directed

by Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown.

The first Cascadia Film Festival was in 2017. Crooks said this came after two years of organizing and testing the concept at local events, such as the Pickford’s Doctober.

“We wanted to provide a platform for those films women make to be seen by a wide audience,” she said.

A 2017 study by the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State

s Directors and editors attending Cascadia’s 2018 festival share views at last year’s panel discussion “Editing the Documentary Film,” at the Pickford Film Center. From l. to r.: Liz Darrow, Cascadia’s technical director and editor, Virginia Bogert, director and curator of Post Alley Film Festival, editors Sandy Jeglum and Lisa Spicer, Cascadia directors Michele Wesmoreland and Yassamin Maleknasr.

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University titled “The Celluloid Ceiling” found a large gap in the number of women and the number of men employed in the film industry. According to the study, 11 percent of the 250 top-grossing films of 2017 were directed by women. Researchers also found 30 percent of the top 250 films had between one and zero women working on them as either directors, writers, executive producers, producers, editors or cinematographers.

Crooks said along with promoting the work of women film-

makers, Cascadia also aims to educate the community on the art of filmmaking and promote Whatcom County as a destination for the film industry.

According to the Cascadia Film Festival website, there will be a preliminary WWU showcase with a screening and discussion of “Boys Who Like Girls,” directed by Inka Achte, on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Artzen Hall on Western’s campus. The first event after the official start of the festival will be a panel discussion titled “The Art of the Short

Film” on Thursday, April 11 at 2 p.m., also at Artzen Hall.

The first film screened will be “Becoming Astrid,” directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen, and will be shown at the Pickford at 7 p.m. on April 11. Nearly all of the events require tickets and Crooks said interested festival-goers should buy in advance, as many of the films sold out last year.

For a full schedule and links to buy tickets, visit cascadiafilmfest. org/schedule/.

Bill to raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21 heads to governor

By Emma Epperly, WNPA O l y m p i a News Bureau The legal age to purchase tobacco and vape products is about to rise from 18 to 21 under a bill headed to the governor’s desk after a 33-21 vote by the Washington state senate on Wednesday last week.

The bill states its focus on “public health, safety and welfare by reducing youth access to addictive and harmful products.”

Washington would be the ninth state to raise the minimum age for all tobacco products, and others are considering making the change, according to the American Lung Association.

The bill would not make it illegal for those under 21 to possess tobacco products.

Tobacco product use is increasing among young people in the United States with more than 1 in 4 high school students using tobacco products in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

E-cigarettes make up 20.8 percent of tobacco products used among high schoolers, according to the CDC. The CDC webpage on youth tobacco use mentions JUUL devices, the most commonly sold e-cigarette nationwide.

JUULs are small USB-shaped

devices that have refillable pods.

Each pod can contain the same amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. JUUL’s website and packaging indicate that their product is “the alternative for adult smokers.”

The company has acknowledged its role in the rise of e-cigarette use and has a youth prevention section on its website along with guidelines for marketing and social media. Among these guidelines are statements like, “JUUL is not appropriate or intended for youth” and, “We do not feature images or situations intended for a youth audience.”

For the 4.9 million youth who use tobacco products, Washington’s purchase age change may not stop them from buying tobacco products, said Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale).

“So it’s not illegal for an 18-yearold to have cigarettes, it’s simply illegal for them to purchase cigarettes, and it’s not illegal for them to purchase them on a tribal reservation shop. So that’s really my main concern on the equity and fairness issue,” Ericksen said.

Since Native American tribes are sovereign nations, federally recognized tribes and their lands fall under federal law. Federally the minimum age to purchase tobacco is 18, making it legal on tribal lands in Washington for those 18 to 20 to purchase tobac-

co products.

Senator Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue) cited both personal experiences and the dramatic reduction in odds that individuals will pick up the habit of smoking after the age of 21 as the reasons she strongly supports the bill.

“For me it goes back to when I was a young teenage girl, and my grandfather was dying from emphysema,” Kuderer said. “If you have ever watched someone who is struggling to breathe, I can tell you that I will never forget the sound that he made or the look in his eyes. And if you could see that too … you would know you would never want anyone to suffer from a smoking-related illness.”

Senator Bob Hasegawa (D-Beacon Hill) was unsupportive of the “equation” of vaping to other tobacco products, saying vaping is less dangerous than cigarettes and a good alternative to smoking and that “by not categorizing vaper as the boogie man,” lives lost to smoking cigarettes could be saved.

Senator Mike Padden (R-Spokane Valley) proposed an amendment to allow for veterans and active duty military to buy tobacco products under the age of 21. The Washington Military Department submitted a letter to the Senate Ways and Means Committee saying, “Raising the age for

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purchasing tobacco products is good for the health of our service members as well as the readiness of our military.” The amendment was not adopted.

House Bill 1074 was brought forward by request of Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Department of Health. The bill was largely bipartisan with Representative Paul Harris (R-Vancouver) as the prime sponsor. It

passed out of the House with 66 votes in favor and 30 opposed.

The bill will take effect January 1, 2020.

The bill heads to governor Jay Inslee’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law. Inslee tweeted his support last Wednesday afternoon saying, “Tobacco 21 is the most preventative, cost-effective policy we can adopt to protect the health of our youth.”

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Vigil planned year after death of BHS alum

By Gwen Roley Blaine community members will be observing the anniversary of the death of Blaine High School alumna Shannon Mani with a candlelight vigil on April 13 from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m at the Blaine Marine Park amphitheater.

“Anyone who knew Shannon and would like to pay tribute to her memory is welcome,” said Janann Thompson, one of the organizers of the vigil.

Mani, a class of 2015 graduate, was 21 years old and four months pregnant when she was found murdered in Wisconsin in April of last year. The father of her unborn child, Quentin Neal, allegedly shot and stabbed her before hiding her body in a storage locker, according to local news outlets.

Neal was charged with the murder a few days later. According to the Wisconsin Circuit Court, his pre-trial hearing was March 28 of this year.

Thompson said she lived in the same neighborhood as Mani and her family before they moved to Wisconsin. She reached out to Mani’s family to ask if there was anything the community in Blaine could do to support them as the trial proceedings got started.

She originally suggested chang-

ing Facebook profile photos to show solidarity, but she said Mani’s mother told her about a candlelight vigil they were planning in Wisconsin. She decided to put together a coinciding vigil in Blaine.

“We want to remember Shannon for the joy she brought to everyone she knew, rather than the way she died,” Thompson said.

She said her death last year was so sudden, it was difficult to put something like this together.

Thompson and other organizers wanted to give people another opportunity to remember her, which they may not have gotten a year ago.

According to the vigil’s Facebook event page, participants will be watching the sunset at Marine Park and lighting candles in Mani’s memory. Thompson said the event was timed so they could be present after sundown for enough time before the park closes.

Thompson’s niece, Hanna Kiele, who was Mani’s friend and also graduated in the class of 2015, is helping organize the vigil as well. Sadie Newell said she had been friends with Mani since they were eight years old and is inviting people to the vigil, where she will be lighting candles. Newell described Mani as selfless person, who helped her through difficult times by underlining the positive.

“Shannon was always so worried about everybody else and

put herself last,” Newell said.

“So, this is a time for me to think about her, because she never took that time for herself.”

At her time of death, Mani was reportedly a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student, living with her family in Waukesha County. According to local Wisconsin outlets, she was reported missing on April 13, 2018.

Initially, when Neal was interviewed by Waukesha police on April 15, he denied having contact with Mani that day. However, after being shown evidence found by police of their communications that day and a dispute at his home, he admitted to shooting and stabbing her. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported he suggested to police Mani was killed in an act of self-defense after she grabbed his knife and gun.

Wisconsin Circuit Court’s online database shows a criminal complaint was filed against Neal on April 17 of last year. He was charged on April 27 with first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree intentional homicide of an unborn child and possession of firearm by a convicted felon. He pled not guilty.

Neal has been in custody since he was charged. After his pre-trial hearing on March 28, 2019, another hearing was scheduled for April 19. The jury trial is scheduled for April 22.

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OBITUARIES Steven W. Kizer

9/26/1960 - 3/27/2019 Steven W. Kizer, of Blaine, WA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was 58, born in South Gate, CA on September 26, 1960 to Eugene and Rosemary (Perkins) Kizer. Steve chose a life of service. He enjoyed volunteering weekly at the Blaine Food Bank, his St. Anne’s Community, and hanging out at the Senior Center. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his four siblings, Claire (Michael) Signorile, Linda (Gary) Kennedy, Jerry (Sylvia) Kizer and Terry (Tony) Aiello; and many nieces and nephews. He never had an unkind word for anyone, always helpful, positive, and supportive of those around him. A man who always put others’ needs before his own every single day, despite the struggles he faced in his own life. Memorials may be made to the Blaine Food Bank or your favorite charity.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Blaine. You may share a memory of Steven at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Ann Vander Yacht

February 4, 1932 - March 23, 2019 Barbara Ann Vander Yacht, age 87, of Blaine, passed away in Bellingham on March 23, 2019. She was born February 4, 1932, to Clarence and Sarah (Dwire) Bunch of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A devoted, loving wife, Barbara married Del Vander Yacht of Blaine in 1985. She always enjoyed RV trips and fishing trips with Del, traveling to Alaska, Yellowstone Park, the Oregon coast, and northern B.C. She was a dedicated sports fan, loyally watching the Huskies, Zags, Mariners, and Seahawks games. She also loved to knit and crochet, and she enjoyed casino visits too.

Barbara is survived by her husband Del Vander Yacht; daughter Sheryl Blystone, son Craig Cantlay, and stepdaughters Lynn Pinkey and Joan Vander Yacht; sisterin-law Rosalee MacDonald, and brothers-in-law Jeff Vander Yacht and Tom Vander Yacht. She was a kind and selfless woman, and she will be dearly missed.

Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice (2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225).

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Tap Takeover: Friday, April 5, 5–8 p.m., Se- Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, April miahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. 6, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring: Trio Sueño with BJ Featuring: 2 Towns Ciderhouse.

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Live Music at The Vault: Friday, April 5, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Friends of Birch Bay Library: Monday, April 8, 4 p.m., 7968 Birch Bay Drive.

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Become informed and involved about the Birch Bay Road Race: Saturday, April 6, 8 future library at this board of directors’ a.m.–1 p.m., 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. meeting. To reserve time on the agenda, Info and registration: birchbayroadrace.com. contact: birchbaycommunitylibrary@ gmail.com or 360/371-5312. Events: Backyard Chickens: Saturday, April 6, Friendsofbirchbaylibrary.org.

10:30 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Dalia Monterroso, ambassador National Active and Retired Federal for Scratch and Peck Feeds and creator of Employees Annual General Meeting: the popular YouTube channel “Welcome Tuesday, April 9, 1 p.m., Mount Vernon to Chickenlandia” returns to teach you Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland Street, everything you need to know about having Mount Vernon. Featured speakers include your own backyard flock of happy, healthy Ann Larson, Laura Gelwicks and Kaylee chickens. Info: 360/305-3637.

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Backstage @ the Border presents: Saturday, April 13, 7–9 p.m., doors open at 6:30, 382 Boblett Street. Featuring: Jim Sheridan, finger style guitarist /singer/ songwriter, who began playing folk music in New York state years ago. After relocating to Sedona, he has spent the past ten years writing music, and recorded two albums, “Sedona Time.”and a new album, “Waiting for Avalon.” $7 donation at the door (proceeds after expenses go to Loads of Love).

Candlelight Vigil for Shannon and Jordan Mani: Saturday, April 13, 7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m., Blaine Marine Park, 272 Marine Drive.

Candlelight vigil on the one year anniversary of the death of Shannon Mani and her unborn son, Jordan Samuel Mani.

U. S. Citizenship Class: Mondays, beginning April 15 through May 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Prepare Photo-voltaic & Other Solar Power: Semiahmoo Women’s Club Luncheon: for your citizenship interview and study U.S. Saturday, April 6, 1–2 p.m., Blaine Public Thursday April 11, 11:15 a.m., Palmer history and government for the exam. Five Library, 610 3rd Street. Solar photo-voltaic Room at Semiahmoo Golf Course clubfree classes taught in English weekly. ELL stupanels continue to increase electricity gener- house. $25 buffet lunch plus free draws. dents are welcome! Space is limited; registraation, and energy storage is becoming less Speaker Adria Libolt recalls her life as a fe- tion required. Info: 360/305-3637. expensive. Sandy Lawrence from ReSources male deputy warden of a prison. Women Community Talks on Energy will share his ex- from all communities welcome to join the Loads of Love: Monday, April 15, 5:30-7:30 pertise and why the future is indeed bright. club. Info: semiahmoowomensclub.org. p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd. Street, Blaine.

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March 23, 5:52 p.m.: Officers responded to an unconscious individual behind a business on Peace Portal Drive. Upon arrival, the individual woke up and stated he took a nap in the sun after consuming alcohol. The individual was determined to be fine and walked away on his own.

March 25, 9:42 a.m.: An adult man called police requesting assistance, as his parents were abusing him. An officer arrived and spoke with the man. Nothing criminal was occurring. The officer gave the man several suggestions to make his situation better. The man thanked the officer. Police cleared without incident.

March 25, 1:12 p.m.: Person reported his girlfriend had broken a window while they were arguing. Officers arrived and spoke with the boyfriend and girlfriend.

Officers determined the girlfriend had broken a window while they had been involved in an argument. Officer arrested the girlfriend for domestic violence malicious mischief 3rd degree, and booked her into the Whatcom County Jail.

March 25, 1:30 a.m.: Blaine police responded to the 300 Block of Alder Street for a report of domestic violence. Officers arrested a man after learning he had bitten his girlfriend during an argument.

The man was booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

March 26, 10:30 a.m.: Person reported her boyfriend’s daughter assaulted and threaten her daughter and another person who was visiting the night before.

Officer spoke with everyone involved with the incident last night and determined the boyfriend’s daughter had assaulted and threatened two people the night before.

Officer arrested the suspect and booked her into the Juvenile Detention Facility.

was handled administratively by the school district.

March 27, 6:27 a.m.: A person requested a welfare check on a person lying on the sidewalk. Officers arrived and found the person was not breathing. Officer requested the fire department and started CPR. The fire department arrived and took over CPR. The person was unable to be resuscitated. Officers were unable to find any signs of a crime. The medical examiner and next of kin were notified.

March 27, 3:36 p.m.: An officer on patrol noticed improperly displayed license plate tabs on a vehicle. Upon running the license plates it was determined the registered owner (RO) of the vehicle was driving with a suspended license in the 3rd degree. Police stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver (RO) for DWLS 3rd. He was cited and released with a mandatory court date. His vehicle was impounded.

March 28, 7:56 a.m.: Officers responded to Peregrine Way for a report of a burglary that happened the previous night. Officers arrived and determined someone smashed the rear French door glass to gain entry into the residence.

During the burglary, the next door neighbor went outside with his dog and likely scared off the suspects. Officers cleared the residence to ensure nobody was still inside and contacted the homeowner who normally resides in Seattle.

Officers documented the damage and cleared with no further incident.

March 28, 7:37 p.m.: Officers responded to the area of Boblett Street and state route 543 for an agitated male individual. Officers located the individual at Burger King who denied he was in need of assistance and the issue was a March 26, 12:39 p.m.: Blaine police were misunderstanding. dispatched to the Blaine Middle School for a report of students writing racial graffitti in the bathroom. Police arrived and determined a crime had occurred, but not a felony-level hate crime. The incident Report by the Blaine Police Department

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Water outages expected for Hughes Avenue construction Some Blaine residents may experience water outages as a result of the redevelopment of Hughes Avenue, which is set to begin on April 8.

Property owners will be notified with door hangers prior to the planned water outages, according to the city of Blaine’s public works department, which is coordinating the project.

The contractor’s schedule will determine the length of the water outages, but the city hopes to try and minimize them as much as possible. Water may be unavailable for large parts of the day, but should be available in the mornings and evenings so that residents can shower, cook and do other tasks.

As part of the project, RAM Construction will perform utility work, add sidewalks and reconstruct Hughes Avenue between Odell Road and Peace Portal Drive.

“This project is mainly to repair a road which is in bad condition,” said Benjamin Kuiken, civil engineer with the city of Blaine. “As part of that, we make sure that all of the utilities under the road are in good condition and adequate for our needs.”

In addition to adding side-

walks, the project will allow Hughes Avenue to better accommodate freight. “We want to realign the intersection with Peace Portal Drive so that it’s an easier turn for trucks to make, because it’s a very tight turn at the moment,” said Kuiken.

The project is a complex reconstruction effort that includes roadway realignments, bridge work, railroad coordination and other road and utility work. The project is being funded using federal highway grant money and assistance from the Washington state traffic improvement board.

Drivers in the area can expect intermittent detours and delays throughout the construction project, which is expected to take five months to complete.

“Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians encountering the construction area are encouraged to avoid the area if possible, and are asked to be patient, proceed with caution, follow all traffic signs and obey flaggers at all times,” said a March 27 press release.

“We just want to encourage our citizens to be patient,” said Kuiken. “Construction is an inconvenience, but it’s necessary and we want to make sure this project goes smoothly.”

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