The Northern Light: August 22-28, 2019

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Public hearing to focus on water system plan, page 14

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Back to School Pull-out section on pages 9-12

Family Care Network shares further details of its proposal By Jami Makan

(See FCN, page 2)

s Members of the Washington Diamonds Drill Team marched in the Fan Fest and Discover Birch Bay Days parade on August 17 in Birch Bay. The weekend’s events attracted thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans and other attendees, who enjoyed activities ranging from crab fishing and chainsaw carving to live music and a fun run. For more pictures of the festivities, turn to pages 8 and 13. Photo by Chuck Kinzer/CKimageart.com

Final results released for August 6 primaries By Jami Makan The final primary results have been released, and the top two finishers in each race will now proceed to the general election in November. The final vote count took place in the afternoon on August 19, and the results were certified by Whatcom County auditor Debbie Adelstein on August 20. A total of 58,184 ballots were counted, representing a voter turnout of 39.5 percent. There were 147,265 registered voters in this election. For Whatcom County executive, the top two candidates were Tony Larson with 21,202 votes and Satpal Sidhu with 19,312 votes. Karen Burke, who received 12,450 votes, and Jim Boyle, who received 4,193 votes, will not proceed to the general election. For the Whatcom County Council district 5 seat, the top two candidates

were Ben Elenbaas with 6,183 votes and Natalie McClendon with 3,316 votes. Jaime Arnett received 2,100 votes and will not proceed. For the Blaine City Council ward 2 seat, the top two candidates were Garth Baldwin with 284 votes and Steven Tojek with 72 votes. David Gallion, who received 57 votes, and Jodi Greene, who received 52 votes, will not advance. Greene already withdrew her candidacy due to a conflict of interest, but her name still appeared on the ballot because she missed the formal withdrawal deadline. For the Blaine school district director district 2 seat, the top two candidates were Todd Berge with 1,977 votes and Dougal Thomas with 1,504 votes. Prudence Welch, who received 807 votes, will not advance. For the Blaine school district director district 4 seat, the top two candidates were Charles Gibson with 1,953 votes

and Tana Perkins Reneau with 1,368 votes. Katie Smith, who received 907 votes, will not advance. For fire protection district 21 commissioner position 3, the top two candidates were (See Primaries, page 3)

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The president of Family Care Network (FCN) delivered a presentation to Blaine city council at its August 12 meeting, revealing further details of a proposal to build a new medical center in Blaine. FCN president Dr. Rodney Anderson said that his healthcare organization anticipates investing $2.5 to $3.5 million into the project, which would feature a new 8,000- to 10,000-square-foot medical office building on the Gateway parcel, formerly the site of the Blaine Municipal Airport. In May, FCN signed a non-binding letter of intent, which was then amended and signed by the city of Blaine. The two sides are now in negotiations regarding the price of a 2.5-acre plot of land that the city anticipates selling or leasing to FCN. The building would be located on the west side of the purchased parcel, adjacent to the truck route between Boblett Street to the south and H Street to the north. Access to the facility would be off Grant Avenue to the east. According to Dr. Anderson, services would include outpatient family medicine provided by five to eight providers, operated on weekdays during normal business hours. The clinic would have the capacity to serve more than 10,000 patients. In the past three years, FCN has provided care to more than 8,000 patients who have listed a Blaine zip code as their primary mailing address, at its other Whatcom County facilities. In addition to outpatient services, there would be an urgent care center open to FCN and non-FCN patients, open from 1 to 9 p.m. during the week and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays

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and Sundays. There would also be a lab draw station, as well as an on-site X-ray facility, possibly including mammography. Overall, the project would employ 30 to 50 people, including seven to 10 providers, 12 to 15 clinical assistants, 10 to 12 front desk staff and two to three managers. The providers would include physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. FCN’s total compensation costs for the new Blaine site would be roughly $2,700,000 per year. Dr. Anderson said that the project would result in measurable community benefits, including savings from reduced emergency room usage. Local urgent care access reduces emergency room usage, which is far more expensive. The average cost

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Primaries ... From page 1

s Debbie Harger, Blaine’s community development and tourism coordinator, is retiring after 20 years with the city. Harger has been instrumental in organizing events and initiatives in Blaine that have boosted tourism and contributed to a shared sense of community. On August 16, a farewell reception and retirement party was held for Harger at Blaine city hall. Photo by Chuck Kinzer

Scott Fischer with 3,911 votes and Kathy Berg with 2,113 votes. Dean Berkeley, who received 1,497 votes, will not advance. Primaries were only held for offices with three or more candidates. A number of other offices are also up for election in November. These include Whatcom County assessor, auditor, sheriff and treasurer positions, Port of Bellingham commissioner district 3 position, Blaine city council ward 1 and ward 3 seats, Blaine school district director district 1 seat, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District commissioner positions 1 and 3, and BlaineBirch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 commissioner positions 1, 3 and 5. For more information about the upcoming general election in November, visit the Whatcom County auditor’s website at whatcomcounty.us.

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The Northern Light • August 22 - 28, 2019

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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/ Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com.

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s On August 15, Whatcom Land Trust stewardship director Jennifer Mackey led public officials on a tour along the newly created trail near California Creek. The recently acquired property was mowed and weeds were removed to make way for the trail. The Whatcom Land Trust has plans to develop a kayak launch in addition to the trailhead. From l., Ted Morris (Whatcom Land Trust interim volunteer coordinator and BBBPRD2 director), Sheli Moore (BBBPRD2 commissioner), Luanne Van Werven (Washington state representative, 42nd district), Barry Wenger (Raven’s Eye Environmental Consulting owner), Caitlin Guthrie (The Conservation Fund associate director), Kaylee Galloway (community liaison for congresswoman Suzan DelBene), Rich Bowers (Whatcom Land Trust executive director), Sharon Shewmake (Washington state representative, 42nd district), Nick Norton (Washington Association of Land Trusts executive director), Jennifer Mackey (Whatcom Land Trust stewardship director), Michael Penuelas (legislative assistant for rep. Shewmake), Betsy Robblee (Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition outreach and policy manager) and Gabe Epperson (Whatcom Land Trust conservation director).

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The Editor: Let’s call what is going on in our country as white supremacy what it really is – ethnic cleansing! It is not that Caucasians should be number one, but rather the only ones. Pick on the kids, the poor, the old and, best of all, the mentally ill. “It ain’t guns, but the people pulling the trigger” is what the new sages have to offer. “Just fix our mental health system.” If we cured or disposed of all the mentally ill citizens, we would still have the same violence. Mainly because the mentally ill are not the ones firing the weapons, as study after study shows. Those who do these things are clearly not normal and are deranged, but I have yet to hear the diagnosis for a bunch of adult men putting sheets over their heads to terrorize and destroy people and their

property. Not normal; praise God! Are evil or irrational acts of violence now to be called a disease? What once seemed isolated events now appear in wave after wave across the board – whether different religions, professions, public places – the focus are victims who are not completely white. Reporters who tell the story are singled out as enemies and, even then, it is the dark-skinned reporters most at risk. Even duly elected Congresswomen are insulted with racial remarks in public by our own President. When Berlin was the artistic and intellectual center of Europe, Hitler and his goons were more of a joke to the Germans than Trump ever was to the elites in 2016. By the time the “solid white” Germans woke up to what was happening, it was too late for any

choice except to die with the underclasses or participate in a very ugly reality. Rather than spending our talents and time picking out the blameworthy and insisting only on one way to solve the problem (our own way), it is time to drop the self-righteous arrogance of both extremes, that each has the only right answers every time. Rather than fighting among ourselves to take the better path, we need to stop and decide together who it is we do not want to be, and work from there to be sure that we do not become so ugly as we seek a better way. Sharon L. Robinson Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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s The front entrance of the newly remodeled Blaine High School, at 1055 H Street. The final phase of a three-year remodel and rebuild project at the high school is nearly complete.

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The Blaine Police Department has launched a new Facebook page in order to post notices, invite feedback and build connections with the Blaine community. The new initiative, led by new police chief Donnell Tanksley, is part of an effort to engage in what he calls “21st century policing” – the use of technology to promote positive interactions between police and the community and to enhance public trust. The Facebook page, located at facebook.com/BlainePoliceDepartmentWA, was created on July 26. In less than a month, more than 350 people have liked and followed the page, which is operated by a team of volunteers within the department, including officers and support personnel. “I sent out an email asking basically if anyone was interested in having a social media team here within our police department, and we got several responses back,” said Tanksley. “I wish I could take the credit, but it’s a team effort.” The new Facebook page comes after a recent survey by the city of Blaine showed that residents prefer to learn about city news through Facebook and The Northern Light. So far, the Blaine Police Department has used its new Facebook page in order to post a variety of notices, including notices about speed limits in school zones, lost and found property, license plates on transferred vehicles, the back to school fair, the 911 dispatch system, road closures and the public’s ability to dispose of

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.

s The interior courtyard at Blaine High School is enclosed by locked gates. Contractor Spee West Construction said it’s one of the biggest interior courtyards they have built.

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A week before the first day of school, contractors at Blaine High School were working on trim and other finishing touches in the remodeled section of the school as staff moved furniture into classrooms. This is becoming a familiar scene at Blaine High School – it’s the third year in a row that the district has wrapped up a major construction project at the high school in the final days before students return – but this marks the end of an era. The new construction is the final phase of a threeyear, $38 million rebuild and remodel project at the high school. Phase one, a new building on the south end of the high school campus with career and technical education classrooms, a cafeteria and small theater, opened to students in fall 2017. Phase two, a new two-story classroom building, opened in fall 2018. The third phase was a remodel of the old high school to update it and combine it with the new sections. It includes one of the biggest interior courtyards that contractor Spee West Construc-

tion has ever poured, electronic door locks, remodeled offices, a library and a computer lab. Voters approved a capital projects bond in 2015 that paid for all three phases. As of August 20, contractors were still working on some parking lot paving. The replacement Peace Arch statue for the front of the high school was not yet finished – the old Peace Arch replica, made of wood, was rotten beyond repair and the school is getting a new steel replica. Contractors are also still working on the high school football field grandstand project. Crews have framed the buildings underneath the grandstand that will house restrooms, concessions and a storage area. Southern Bleacher, of Graham, Texas, will install bleachers above the structures later in the fall. The project should be complete in November, said Ron Spanjer, school district superintendent. The grandstands were once scheduled to be ready in time for football season, but were delayed by a slight redesign this winter, after initial estimates for construction came in over budget.

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City of Blaine to solicit proposals for redevelopment of old city hall By Jami Makan The city of Blaine will soon be soliciting proposals for either the revitalization of the old city hall building with new uses or a complete redevelopment of the site that would include demolition of the building and the construction of an entirely new building on the property. Several years ago, the city moved its administrative operations out of the old city hall building, located at 344 H Street, and into the current city hall at 435 Martin Street. In 2012, the old city hall building was officially closed, and since that time, the city has slowly decommissioned the building. This has involved digitizing and disposing of thousands of city records. The old city hall building is no longer being used, except by the Blaine Police Department, which is storing some evidence and impounded items in part of the building. At the August 12 city council meeting, city manager Michael Jones presented a draft request for proposals (RFP) to city council for consideration. The draft RFP describes the property, establishes a set of preferred development characteristics that will be used in evaluating proposals and sets a minimum offer price of $400,000 based on a recent appraisal. City council voted to authorize Jones to release the RFP to the public. The city’s goal is to “sell the

old city hall to a developer who will convert the vacant building to a contributing component of the city’s downtown redevelopment effort in a timely manner,” according to the draft RFP. Proposed projects are expected to take one of two forms, the “revitalization” option or the “redevelopment” option. The former would retain the existing building “in recognition of its historic use as the center of government” and would revitalize it “with historic architectural elements that enhance the existing façade.” The latter would see a complete redevelopment of the site that includes demolition of the existing building and construction of a new one. The draft RFP lists a number of different goals that proposals could meet, in no order of preference. Proposals could incorporate high-traffic tourism and entertainment-oriented uses such as a gallery, restaurant/pub or theater. Alternatively, proposals could incorporate community uses such as meeting rooms, a community center, museum or public gathering space. Another option would be multi-family housing or affordable housing. Additional credit would be given to proposals that feature eco-friendly designs. According to the draft RFP, proposals will also be given consideration based on the developer’s past experience with projects

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cil voted to declare the building surplus property, a necessary step before it can be sold and redeveloped. Rule expressed a desire to retain public land, and said that putting old city hall in private hands could “limit us as to what we own for our public.” In response, other council members noted that the old city hall is a financial liability for the city, and costs a lot of money to maintain. They noted that the terms of the RFP allow the city of Blaine to reject any and all proposals, so that the city is not bound to proceed

Enjoy some fun in the sun at the third annual Summer Fun in the Park event. Sponsored by Windermere Real Estate agents Jen Freeman and Leah Crews, the free event will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 24 at the Blaine Marine Park playground.

This year, live music will be provided by Gladstone and Wicked Timing. Food trucks will be on the scene serving food, and adults will have the chance to enjoy a beer and wine garden. At dusk, a free outdoor showing of The Sandlot will begin. The classic 1993 film tells the story of a group of young baseball players and their summer-

time adventures. Summer Fun in the Park was started by Freeman and Crews as an appreciation event for their business clients and transformed into a highly-attended community event. To learn more, contact Freeman and Crews at 360/8150803 or 360/305-4747 or visit jenandleah.com.

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Beach clean-up helps turn the tide on pollution in east Drayton Harbor By Kira Erickson At low tide, the beach at east Drayton Harbor reveals what cannot normally be seen: piles of marine debris, from house shingles to pieces of linoleum and even golf balls. Nets tangle with rocks, and tires sink into the mucky shore. As a North Sound Steward – a citizen scientist – Margarette Grant is responsible for surveying the beach every month, and has done so since last September. She reports her findings of debris to the University of Washington’s Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST). “When I went down to the beach and I saw so much stuff, I thought, there’s no way I can pick this all up by myself,” Grant said. “It needs to be a work party.” When she first noticed the pollution, Grant contacted marine preservation specialists and a resources planner in the county, who connected her with Washington’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR). With assistance from the Conservation Corps, they helped direct a beach clean-up on August 12. Surrounded by friends and neighbors from her block, who she called to action with an explanatory letter posted on their doors, Grant rapidly gathers shingles and linoleum pieces. She smiles as she unearths one of

the larger pieces of litter she’s noticed before while walking on the beach, a length of aqua-colored PVC pipe. Tires, the other big offenders on the beach, emit a loud “pop” when pulled from the mud by Conservation Corps workers. “I didn’t think the tires were a problem, but I learned they offset chemicals that are bad for the water quality and the marine animals,” Grant said. DNR marine debris removal specialist Kristian Tollefson points out a railroad tie for removal that is covered with creosote, a chemical compound used in preserving wood. Creosote, a type of oil, can be harmful to the entire food web. This might be an area where forage fish spawn, Tollefson said, which feed salmon, which in turn feed orcas. It can even be traced to people. “It’s a pretty serious form of marine debris that most people don’t know how to recognize or disassociate from other wood,” Tollefson said. “We just think it’s important that people are able to identify what wood on the beach has been treated with this highly toxic chemical.” Docks, piers and other overwater structures built in Washington state over the past 100 years can contain the chemical. Tollefson said rotting on the interior of a log that has a well-preserved out-

side indicates creosote treatment. He said the general ratio is a gallon of treatment per foot of wood, so he estimates the seven-foot-long plank of railroad tie found during the beach clean-up could have as much as seven gallons of creosote absorbed. Modern-day creosote can last in the environment for 20 to 30 years before shipworms and other predators compromise the piling, Tollefson said. “It’s DNR’s mission to remove as much of this material from the near shore of Puget Sound and the Salish Sea,” Tollefson said. Equipped with gloves, other volunteers stoop to pick up smaller pieces of plastic litter and building materials that can be loaded into garbage bags. A neighbor, Mary Amsberry, brought her grandchildren along to the clean-up, who delighted in collecting golf balls found on the shore. “I’ve lived here a long time, but since my kids grew up I haven’t been down to the beach,” Amsbrry said. “I hadn’t realized what had shown up over the years. I was surprised at what was there.” Amsberry described the event as a learning process. She wasn’t aware that the embedded tires posed such a threat to the environment. By the end of the clean-up, over 30 tires sat in a massive pile on the shoreline. “It already seems cleaner,” Amsberry said.

School board plans to recognize Ron Spanjer at August 26 meeting By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school board will honor Ron Spanjer at its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26. Parents, students and community members are invited to join the board at the beginning of the meeting to recognize Spanjer for his 13 years of service to the district as superintendent. Spanjer retires at the end of August; the school board just hired Christopher Granger, previously an assistant superintendent at Bisbee Unified School District in Bisbee, Arizona, to take over. Spanjer’s career spanned some interesting times for the district, including the great recession, a multi-year process of passing a bond that ultimately included $38 million for a new high school and an ever-changing state formula for funding basic education. School board directors and district staff say they’ll remember Spanjer as a superintendent who wasn’t afraid to tackle problems, put students first and took time to listen and see all sides of an issue. “One of the things I appreciated about Ron immediately was that he was unwilling to let problems persist,” said school board director Charles Gibson, who was elected the year after Spanjer took over as superintendent. “He went ahead and opened up some difficult circumstances within the district that needed to be dealt with – pulled them right out in the open and dealt with them.”

Spanjer’s willingness to deal with problems early on may have saved the district from costly litigation – something that seems to be increasingly possible for school districts, Gibson said. Gibson called Spanjer’s leadership style one of “compassionate competence:” he always treated people with a calm fairness, Gibson said. “I don’t think anyone who ever dealt with Ron felt like he was being authoritarian,” Gibson said. “I think he always had the ability to listen carefully and give dignity to whoever was speaking to him about anything. I think they always felt valued and not just pushed aside.” That style came through in negotiations with the Blaine Educator’s Union, said union president Dan Persse, who also teaches health and P.E. at Blaine High School. During Spanjer’s career, teachers have nev-

er gone on strike. Persse said that’s because the union always felt like the administration listened to teachers’ concerns. “It feels like we’re on the same side, because we both know that ultimately it’s going to affect kids,” Persse said. “We both have the same goal in mind.” In retirement, Spanjer plans to spend more time with family. He has three kids and several other family members in Washington and Oregon. With the three-year construction project at the high school wrapping up and a new superintendent starting work, Spanjer feels good about his timing. “It’s great to see that the board has identified a qualified, really skilled individual to step in, and with enthusiasm,” Spanjer said. “I think the district is going to manage this transition just fine. There are a lot of great people here.”

s Two workers from the Conservation Corps haul a tire that was embedded in the shore.

s Organizer Margarette Grant stands with a length of PVC piping, an example of marine debris.

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Smoke Testing Sewers The City of Blaine Public Works Department will soon be conducting leak tests of the sanitary sewer system by forcing smoke into the lines. The smoke will help us locate places where storm and other surface waters are entering the City’s sewers and reveal sources of sewer odors. This leak testing is part of our continuing effort to provide a safe, economical, efficient, and environmentally sound sewer system in Blaine. The dates for smoke testing is August 26 to September 12, 2019. While most residents will never see or smell the smoke, the City wants you to have as much information as possible about the testing. A special nontoxic smoke will be used in these leak tests. The smoke is manufactured for this purpose and, therefore, leaves no residuals or stains and has no effect on plants and animals. The smoke has a distinctive, but non-toxic odor. In the unlikely event that you should have direct contact with the smoke, you should seek adequate ventilation because the smoke could be a slight irritant. However, if people in your building have asthma, emphysema, or some other respiratory condition, please notify the City immediately so that we can discuss your case in further detail. If traces of the smoke or its odor enter your house or building, it is an indication that gases and odors from the sewer also may enter. Evidence of smoke in your house during the smoke testing should be immediately reported to the Public Works Department testing crew and to your plumber. Location, identification, and correction of the source of smoke entering your house, is strongly recommended. While the Public Works Department will render all possible assistance, the correction of any defects in the pipes and sewer on private property is the responsibility of the owner. Leak testing smoke may enter your house if: • Vents connected to your building’s sewer pipe are inadequate, defective, or improperly installed; or • Traps under sinks, tubs, basins, showers and other drains are dry, defective, improperly installed or missing; or • Pipe, connections and seals of the wastewater drain system in and under your building are damage, defective, have plugs missing, or are improperly installed. Just prior to the test, we advise residents to run water, for one minute, into drains that are used infrequently at your residence to reduce the likelihood of smoke entering the house inadvertently.

s School superintendent Ron Spanjer retires at the end of August. Photo by Oliver Lazenby

If you have any questions, or desire more information, please call 332-8820 during regular office hours (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) or visit our website anytime at www.cityofblaine.com

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Fan Fest NW and Discover Birch Bay Days 2019 photos The annual beachside event Discover Birch Bay Days took place in Birch Bay on August 16, 17 and 18. This year, the event was combined with Fan Fest Northwest, which came to Birch Bay for the first time. Fan Fest is an annual gathering of fans of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. The combined events resulted in plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Football-related highlights included Coffee with the Mamas – a chance to meet the mothers of current and former Seahawks players – as well as a party at Birch Bay Waterslides hosted by Seattle line

dance team Boot Boogie Babes. There was also the Kids Zone Training Camp featuring punt, pass and kick games and the raising of the 12th man flag followed by a group picture. Traditional Discover Birch Bay Days activities included a chainsaw carving competition, a crab fishing competition, a BMX bike show and a parade. The events also featured live music, vendors, a beer garden and plenty of food. Thousands of people attended the events over the weekend. All photos by Chuck Kinzer/ CKimageart.com. (More photos on page 13)

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Back to School

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2019-2020

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Welcome to the New School Year! My name is Dr. Christopher Granger. My family and I are so pleased to have been given the opportunity to join this tremendous community and to serve as superintendent of the Blaine School District. I would like to thank Dr. Spanjer for his 36 years of service to public education, and the last 13 years of service to the Blaine community as superintendent. I was blessed by the opportunity to meet many of you through the search process, and we look forward to continuing to meet the students, parents, staff, and community members in our district. We are all

committed to partnering with families and community members to continually improve our schools, and we hope that you will participate in upcoming outreach events to build meaningful relationships and communication with all stakeholders. It has been an eventful summer around the Blaine School District. With the completion of Phase III of the Blaine High School project, staff and students

2019-20 20 Calendar AUGUST 26 27 28 29

Freshman student orientation, 8 a.m., BHS Freshman student/parent orientation, 5 p.m., football field School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office All staff day First day of school (except kindergarten), 8:20 a.m. MS first sports season begins HS fall parent meeting, 6 p.m., MS PAC

SEPTEMBER 2 4 11 12 16 19 20 23 25 26 27 28

Labor Day – No school HS picture day PS PTO Meeting, 6:15 p.m., PS library MS open house, 6 p.m., MS PAC 6th grade band parent meeting, 7 p.m., MS cafeteria Late start at 10:20 a.m. MS picture day ES curriculum night, 6 p.m., MS PAC MS back to school color dance, 5 p.m., PS field School board meeting, 6 p.m., district office HS FAFSA night, 6 p.m., HS theater PS open house, 6 p.m. MS academic assembly, 10:45 a.m., MS PAC BHS hall of fame inductions, TBD, MS PAC

OCTOBER 1 2 7 9 16 24 26 28

PS PTO meeting, 6:15 p.m., PS library HS FAFSA Night, 6 p.m., HS library Late start at 10:20 a.m. HS FAFSA Night, 6 p.m., HS library HS picture retakes HS Honor Society inductions, 6:30 p.m., MS PAC MS picture retakes PS PTO Harvest Festival, 1 p.m., MS cafeteria Late start at 10:20 a.m. MS second sports season begins School board meeting, 6 p.m., district office

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PS PTO meeting, 6:15 p.m., PS library 7th and 8th grade concert, 7 p.m., MS PAC MS Veterans Day assembly, 9 a.m., MS PAC ES Veterans Day Assembly, 1:30 p.m., MS PAC

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11 Veterans Day – no school 15 Teacher workday — no school 14-15 HS drama performance, 7 p.m., HS theater 16 HS drama performance, 2 p.m./7 p.m., HS theater 21– 27 K-8 parent – teacher conferences – early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 21 K-12 early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 26 School board meeting, 6 p.m., district office 28 – 29 Thanksgiving break – no school

DECEMBER 5 1st and 2nd grade concert, 1:30 p.m., MS PAC 9 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 10 5th grade concert, 1:30 p.m., MS PAC School board meeting, 12 p.m., district office 12 HS community concert, 7 p.m., MS PAC 13 MS academic assembly, 8:30 a.m., MS PAC 17 7th and 8th grade/community concert, 7 p.m., MS PAC 19 – Jan. 2 Winter break

JANUARY 7 13 17 20 21 27 30

PS PTO meeting, 6:15 p.m., PS library Late start at 10:20 a.m. MS MLK, Jr. assembly, 8:30 a.m., MS PAC ES MLK, Jr. assembly, 2 p.m., MS PAC Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – no school MS third sports season begins (volleyball) MS third sports season begins (wrestling) School board meeting, 6 p.m., district office Teacher workday — no school 6th grade concert, 7 p.m., MS PAC

FEBRUARY 1 3 4 6 11 14 17 24 27 29

Arts and Jazz Festival, 7 pm., MS cafeteria Late start at 10:20 a.m. PS PTO meeting, 7 p.m., PS library 3rd grade concert, 1:30 p.m., MS PAC Kindergarten concert , 1:15 p.m., MS PAC Mid-winter break – no school Presidents Day – no school Late start at 10:20 a.m. School board meeting, 6 p.m., district office 7th - 12th grade band concert, 7 p.m., MS PAC Whatcom County math championships

MARCH 2-6 K-8 parent – teacher conferences – early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 3 PS PTO meeting, 6:15 p.m., PS library

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We are pleased to welcome back all returning staff members, as well as a number of new teachers and classified staff that will join our great team. We will continue to work hard for every student every day with a robust academic offering and hands-on experiences to help make Blaine the best place in Washington for our students to get a well-rounded education that prepares our youth to be college, career, and citizenship ready. Dr. Christopher Granger Superintendent Blaine School District

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APRIL 6-10 Spring break – no school 13 MS fourth sports season begins (boys baseball/girls soccer) 14-15 HS student led conferences, 1 pm., HS cafeteria 14 PS PTO meeting, 6:15 p.m., PS library 15 MS academic awards. 1 p.m., MS PAC 16-17 HS drama performances, 7 p.m., HS theater 18 HS drama performances, 2 p.m./7 p.m., HS Theater 20 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 21-24 PS Class Informances, PS 23 7th – 12th grade band concert, 7 p.m., MS PAC 27 School board meeting, 6 p.m., district office

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4 LID Day – no school 5 PS PTO meeting, 6:15 p.m., PS library 7-9 HS spring drama performance, 7 p.m., HS theater 9 HS spring drama performance, 2 p.m./7 p.m., HS theater 7 1st and 2nd grade concert, 1:15 p.m., MS PAC 13 HS recognition night, 6 p.m., MS PAC 19 – 20 HS senior boards HS early dismissal at 11:50 a.m. 21 6th grade spring concert, 7 p.m., MS PAC 25 Memorial Day – no school 26 School board meeting, 6 p.m., district office 28 Evening of the Arts, 6:30 p.m., HS cafeteria

JUNE 1 MS band concert, 7 p.m., MS PAC 4 4th grade concert, 1:30 p.m., MS PAC 5 7th – 12th grade concert, 7 p.m., MS PAC 9 8th grade tea, 6 p.m., MS PAC 10 Last day of school 11, 12, 15 Closure make up days 24 School board meeting, 6 p.m., district office NOTE: Dates printed here are subject to change. An up-to-date calendar of events can be found on our website (www.blainesd.org) and mobile app (Blaine SD).

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Blaine High School We are excited to get started on the 20192020 school year. We will move into Phase III of the new high school! Thank you for you support and patience during these last four years of construction and planning. What an exciting time to be a Borderite! There are a few things we will never change, such as our belief and our mission that: WE ARE BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL We foster RESILIENCE We model RESPECT

We practice RESPONSIBILITY We demonstrate COMPASSION As our students move through their final years in the Blaine School District, we want them to be ready for the world they are about to enter. Similarly important are the attitudes and behavioral attributes that students who succeed in school must demonstrate. Among these are study skills, time management, awareness of one’s performance, persistence and the ability to utilize collaborative groups of study and struc-

ture. These are specific skills and more general attitudes, but all of them require high degrees of self-awareness and intentionality on the part of the students as they are in high school and in preparation for life and education thereafter. As they graduate they will be college or career prepared with many opportunities for success in their futures. Please stop by anytime you are on campus

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This year, our staff will continue to expand effective teaching practices through differentiated instruction or knowing our learners. Knowing our students helps us “meet them where they are at as learners” and cultivates social, emotional and academic learning that is essential for each individual child to reach their unlimited potential in life. We would like to invite all Blaine Elementary families to participate in our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). This leadership group actively supports our school by funding educational enrichment opportunities and coordinating community events. I would also like to encourage Blaine community members to volunteer or participate in our school events and celebrations. Public schools are about coming together as a community to serve children and we can all contribute to a quality educa-

tional experience for our kids. You can learn more about our school by visiting the Blaine School District website, contacting our office or attending school events. School starts Wednesday, August 28. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. for students having breakfast in our cafeteria (entering through cafeteria doors in the back of the school). All other students may enter school at 8:00 a.m. Blaine Elementary staff are excited to start the 2019-20 school year! We welcome visits or calls from our families or community members. On behalf of our staff, welcome to the 2019-20 school year!

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We are so excited to welcome our returning students along with those new to our school and the Blaine School District. We have spent this week in a variety of trainings, including literacy and social emotion learning (SEL), revisiting our collective vision, maintaining high standards and consistent expectations to develop a solid academic foundation as well as being self managers and having mutual respect for all. The Blaine Primary School staff believes that our job is to provide an atmosphere that allows children to develop positive attitudes toward learning, themselves and each other. We believe that with a common ground of clearly understood expectations we will be able to provide the best possible educational experiences for every student. All families are encouraged to get involved in their children’s education. This level of involvement may vary as we realize that there are many demands on a parent’s time. There are a variety of ways you can contribute to your child’s progress in school:

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participating in school routines, social skills, and math and literacy activities. We are so excited to have this program, supporting our students. Blaine Primary School has a wonderful Parent Teacher Organization that supports many activities throughout the school year. We would like to invite anyone interested in helping with school activities during the day and after school to please join our first PTO meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:15 p.m. in the Primary School library. There will be childcare available in the multi-purpose room and pizza for dinner. Blaine Primary School invites you to come visit us and volunteer whenever possible as it takes all of us to support our children. If you are interested in volunteering this school year, please stop by the office and pick up a volunteer packet. We truly appreciate parent/ community volunteers. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, August 28! If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 360-332-1300.

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PLEASE NOTE - ROUTE NUMBERS, STOPS AND TIMES MAY HAVE CHANGED. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO TEN MINUTES before and after the times on the schedule for buses to arrive at the stop during the first two weeks of school. TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE anytime after the first day of school. Students should be at their stop FIVE MINUTES PRIOR to the published time. NOT ALL ADDRESSES ARE SHOWN. Students should plan to board the bus at the stop nearest their home. If you do not see a stop near you, are a new rider, or need more transportation information, please contact the Blaine School District Transportation Department at (360) 332-0700. (REVISED 8/ 2019)

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Scottish highland dance school opens in Blaine By Jami Makan A Scottish highland dance school has opened in Blaine, giving students a chance to learn dances that date as far back as the 16th century and tell the history of the Scottish people. Lillian McClue opened the Inis School of Highland Dance about five years ago on Camano Island, where she used to live. After moving to Blaine about one year ago, she has decided to continue her school here. She is a certified highland dance instructor who teaches the dance form out of her home studio just off H Street, up the hill from downtown Blaine. The national dance of Scotland, highland dance is a very old form of dance that teaches students to perform set dances that tell an array of Scottish stories. Some dances commemorate famous Scottish figures, while other dances describe warring between clans or fighting against the English. “The entire history of the Scottish people is written down in dance form,” said McClue, who is of Scottish heritage and has been studying highland dance ever since she was a young teenager. As a teenager growing up in Port

Townsend, McClue was involved in many different dance forms, including jazz and tap. However, she admired the strength and athleticism of highland dancers, and together with a small group of other dancers, she convinced a teacher to come all the way from Seattle once a week to hold highland dance classes. Later on, the group would take turns carpooling to Seattle for the classes. As life took her around the country, McClue always sought out a local highland dance teacher so that she could continue her study of the dance form. “Everywhere I went, I always found a local teacher and would continue dancing,” she said. She gradually worked her way through the different levels of the dance form, which is governed by the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She participated in various competitions, earning a stamp each time she placed first, second or third. Eventually she earned enough stamps to qualify as a professional highland dancer, participating in championships and high-level competitions. After becoming a professional highland dancer, McClue decid-

s Lillian McClue, founder of the Inis School of Highland Dance.

ed that she wanted to start teaching the dance form to students. “I wanted to impart my knowledge of highland dance to others,” said McClue, who became a certified highland dance instructor in 2004. She describes the dance form as very athletic. The dance form can have a military-like structure, or it can be flowing and graceful. Each dance ranges from about a minute and a half to three minutes long. The steps performed are set down by the governing body in Scotland, and dances are performed in a group. All of the dancers in the group start out doing the same steps, but as the dance progresses, they each perform different steps to show off their unique skills and abilities. As the dance comes to an end, the dancers once again perform the same steps as each other. According to McClue, a lot of people confuse Scottish highland dance with Irish step dance. However, the two dance forms

have significant differences. For a start, Scottish dancers use their arms whereas Irish dancers don’t. “We jump really high and dance to different positions of the feet, whereas Irish dancers’ movements are closer to the body,” she said. Finally, unlike Scottish dancing, Irish dancing uses hard shoes and resembles “clogging” or Appalachian folk dancing. All you need to start are soft dance shoes and standard dance attire like a leotard and shorts or tights. When competing, special costuming is required, including a kilt, a velvet jacket and thick wool socks. Whether or not one has a Scottish background, there are many benefits to enrolling in highland dance. “It aids in coordination and balance and memory,” said McClue. “Highland dance is unique because almost all of the movements we do cross the midline. It works on opposite sides of the body, and it’s a wonderful

cardio workout.” Because most of the dancing involves jumping, students also tend to build muscles in their legs and core. Apart from the physical benefits, there are also social and emotional benefits. McClue said children gain confidence from this form of dance, and they also have fun learning the history and culture behind it. “Everyone who dances is there for each other,” she said. “Everyone is cheering each other on. You don’t compete against each other; you compete with each other.” McClue’s students will be competing all summer long at highland games all over the Northwest. In the winter, they will participate in indoor competitions in Seattle and B.C. “We never stop training,” she said. For more information about the Inis School of Highland Dance, contact McClue at inishighland@ yahoo.com or 360/224-3683. Children as well as adults may enroll.

s Students from the Inis School of Highland Dance marched in this summer’s Fourth of July Parade. Photos by Jami Makan

Public hearing to focus on new water system plan An upcoming public hearing will focus on a new comprehensive water system plan prepared for the city of Blaine. The public hearing is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 26 during the city council meeting that starts at 6 p.m. The city council chambers are located at Blaine city hall, 435 Martin Street. The last comprehensive water system plan was completed in 2009. This year, CHS Engineers, LLC has prepared a new plan that considers the city’s water needs for the next two decades and what system improvements should be made to ensure a safe and reliable supply of water for Blaine residents. “The city has a long-range plan to continue to reliably provide safe and cost effective water to its service area,” said Rodney Langer, a project manager with CHS Engineers. According to Langer, the biggest change since the last plan has been Whatcom County’s completion of its overall compre-

hensive plan in 2016, including an update to its population estimates. The county’s population data was applied to the Blaine water service area by CHS Engineers during its recent analysis. The new water system comprehensive plan looks at what upgrades need to be made to water storage tanks, pipelines, pumps and other water infrastructure if the county’s projected population growth materializes. “There are a lot of capital improvements if the growth comes as forecast,” said Langer. He said millions of dollars of improvements will need to be made to the water system in the coming decades. Some of these costs will be paid for by private developers, some will be paid for by existing ratepayers and some will be borrowed by the city of Blaine. “It’s like putting new tires on the car,” explained Langer. During the public hearing, residents will have a chance to offer comments on the new water system plan, which can be viewed online at cityofblaine.com.

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Public Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM, In Re the Estate of Matthew W. Peach, Deceased. Cause No. 19-4-0043237. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030). JUDGE: Robert E. Olson The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 15, 2019 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Marilina B. Kim ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 1760 NW 56th St. #330, Seattle, WA 98107 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron M. Rasmussen, WSBA #29496 Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC, 300 North Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court, Cause No. 19-4-00432-37

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MLS# 1408418. Newest Semiahmoo Shore waterfront home with soaring vaulted great room design & expansive full width covered patio featuring full height stone fireplace & ample room for shoreline entertaining. All the exceptional design elements you’d expect at Semiahmoo Shore with fantastic guest suites on both main & upper floors. All main living on entry level, gated luxury at Semiahmoo spit with incomparable saltwater & mtn. views. Dir: Take I-5 North to Exit 270, head W (L North bound/R South bound) on Birch Bay Lynden Rd. to R on Harborview to L on Lincoln which becomes Semiahmoo Pkwy all the way to Semiahmoo Spit.

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MLS# 1201008. Semiahmoo Shore 2187 sq. ft. “Sunrise” home w/ soaring 12’10” ceilings in great room & large windows taking full advantage of views over the Open Space meadow & Drayton Harbor. Finished in Driftwood theme including Wide Plank Flooring, Linear fireplace, quartz countertops, full stainless appliance package, dbl. garage w/epoxy floor & Covered patio. Miles of beaches & walking trails connect with this exclusive gated enclave of fine homes. Minutes to U.S./ Canada border & under 3 hours to Seattle. Directions: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left.

9454 Turnstone Ln #38 $1,195,000

MLS# 1360795. Remarkable Quality & Location with incomparable Saltwater Vistas of Drayton Harbor & Mt Baker. Exquisite craftsmanship throughout. Soaring vaulted ceilings in Great Room. 2 Luxurious Suites including owners on main. Gated entry. Direct access to trails & Beach and world Class resort nearby with Championship Golf, Saltwater Marina, Tennis, Pool & more. Open for viewing 12-5pm 7 days a week. Directions: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left.

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MLS# 1492044. Waterfront: 2630 sq. ft. rebuilt in 2008 & taken to the studs with additions. Single level with 3-BD, office and 2.5-BA. Brazilian cherry floors, vaulted ceilings, granite, stainless, central vac, breathtaking views, 864 sq. ft deck & additional patio areas. Plenty of lawn off the deck towards Bay. Mature landscaping on this 33,541 sq.ft waterfront home site. Over-sized master / sitting area, fireplace, en-suite & office. Private & serene, gated entry with very mature landscaping.

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8783 Clubhouse Point Drive $1,049,000

MLS# 1232342. Presale now available! Last opportunities to be a part of Semiahmoo’s unique “Clubhouse Point”. Premium, Southern exposure on 18th fairway, lake & green, A. Palmer Design. Primary living on main, office open to your secluded individual interior courtyard. Expansive decks, walls of windows bring the outdoors in. Huge kitchen, top notch appliances, stunning combinations of wood, stone, metals, juxtaposed w/substantial stonework create inviting design. 3 car garages.

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9145 Great Blue Heron Lane

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MLS# 1493911. SEMIAHMOO FAIRWAY CLASSIC! Just listed! Enjoy southerly vistas of two rolling fairways & lush gardens. Amazing privacy on a quiet, non-through street. Cathedral ceilings & lots of windows/skylights create a bright, welcoming interior. Spacious 3,356 sf plan has both formal & casual living areas, a main floor master suite, 2 guest rooms w/ensuite baths plus a large loft. ¾” solid oak floors, 2 fireplaces & a near-new roof! VIEW TOUR: FairwayClassic.com

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MLS# 1453001. Waterfront residence thoughtfully designed with exquisite mill work & attention to detail. Raised entry ceiling captures spectacular island & western view. Deck floats over the bay with beach access. This quality updated home exceeds “Street of Dreams” style. Comfortable, yet elegant appointments through-out. Dramatic great room, inviting kitchen--all main floor living is ideal. Endless hours of enjoyment in this unparalleled masterpiece. Waterfront living at its best!

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MLS# 1461279. Enjoy new construction at Semiahmoo! This spacious & inviting home takes full advantage of its corner lot location. High ceilings & plenty of windows provide hours of natural sunlight in the kitchen & great room. Master is on the main floor with 3 full ensuites upstairs, providing ultimate privacy. Immense attention to detail, this home has been built with luxurious, yet practical materials. Additional perks include: central-vac, security system (with camera), 3-car garage, and much more!

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3309 Sweet Road

$575,000

MLS# 1505227. Tucked away on a shy 5 acres with 1/2 acre fully fenced, a custom gate awaits leading you down 200 ft of paved driveway. This 1-level charmer features 3BD/2BA, 2,212 sf, 3-car garage, new central air, vaulted ceilings, living room w/large bay windows showing off a peek-a-boo water view & propane fireplace. 500 sf addition boasts family room with wet bar, office, & playroom area. Master with slider to patio. Nice 1600 sf shop w/11’ft doors, 200 amp meter & 2nd level for storage or possible MIL.

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MLS #1481553. Enjoy sunsets from this deluxe, top-floor, waterfront condo. This sunny West facing, fully furnished residence features 9 ft ceilings, customs cabinets, slab granite counters, tile & wood flooring. Exceptional quality throughout this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo. Lower level has its own entrance for use as an office or guest suite. Luxurious bathrooms include radiant heated tile flooring & jetted tubs. Two decks for entertaining & 2 assigned covered parking. Deeded beach access. Amazing ocean view!

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City council accepts cost of recent demolition despite last-minute protest By Jami Makan Blaine city council voted unanimously to accept the cost of the recent demolition of a dilapidated downtown building, despite a last-minute protest by the building owner’s widow. During a public hearing at the August 12 meeting, Blaine city council accepted the public works department’s expenses of $283,178 and directed that a lien be placed on the property located at 665 Peace Portal Drive. The building located at 665 Peace Portal Drive was demolished by the city of Blaine in April. It was formerly occupied by the Costa Azul restaurant and was pest-ridden, structurally unsound and decaying, posing a risk to public safety. The demolition was carried out by Dirt Works Bellingham, which received a $247,836 contract from the city. The public works department’s expenses submitted to city council are higher than this contract price because they include additional costs such as staff time and attorney fees. According to the Whatcom County assessor’s office, the property owner was Guenter Mannhalt of Seattle. Mannhalt’s widow,

Theresa Norris, appeared at the August 12 meeting and asked for a postponement of city council’s decision, saying that Mannhalt passed away of cancer in April. She said that prior to his death, Mannhalt had hired his own engineers to try and resolve the issue with the city of Blaine, which had been pursuing the building’s demolition since at least May of 2017, when a demolition notice was issued to Mannhalt. “My husband was not ignoring you guys,” she said. Norris also said that there was a “question of whether [the property] belongs to someone else.” She said that she has been trying to reach out to lawyers for assistance, but that they have been unable to help her due to conflicts of interest or work backlogs. She asked city council to “postpone this process” while these issues are sorted out. Following Norris’ testimony, city attorney Jon Sitkin addressed city council, saying that the last-minute protest was not tenable, because numerous attempts had been made over a two-year period to contact not only Mannhalt but also his children and potential heirs. Notices

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were published in a newspaper, and the city also sent notices to an attorney who had acted for Mannhalt. “[The attorney] never asserted anyone else owned the property,” said Sitkin. Sitkin also noted that in order to be valid under the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, a protest must be made in writing, and that no written protest had been received from Norris or anyone else. Sitkin recommended that city council confirm the public work’s department’s charges. He also recommended that the charges be passed along as a lien, or obligation, on the property, rather than as a personal debt. “It is a safer option” in case the property owner does turn out to be someone else, he said. After waiting 30 days to see if city council’s decision is appealed to Whatcom County Superior Court, a lien will be placed upon the property at 665 Peace Portal Drive in the amount of $283,178.03 plus any costs incurred in filing or processing the lien and any related attorney fees and costs. At the public hearing, Sitkin recommended an interest rate of 7 percent.

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Sewer system to undergo smoke testing By Jami Makan The city of Blaine’s public works department will soon be conducting leak testing on the sewer system. The testing, which will take place from August 26 to September 12, involves forcing smoke into sewer lines. This smoke allows public works staff to locate places where stormwater and surface waters are entering the city’s sewers, and to locate sources of sewer odors.

The special smoke used in the process is non-toxic, leaves no stains and has no effect on plants or animals. While it does have a distinctive, non-toxic odor, most residents will never see or smell the smoke during the city’s testing. In the unlikely event that one has direct contact with the smoke, the city recommends seeking adequate ventilation because the smoke could be a slight irritant. Those with asthma, emphysema or other respiratory conditions are asked to notify the city imme-

diately in order to discuss their cases in further detail. The public works department can be reached at 360/332-8820 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If traces of the smoke or its odor enter one’s house or building, this should be immediately reported to the public works department and to a plumber. The correction of any defects in the pipes and sewer on private property is strongly recommended, but is ultimately the responsibility of the property owner.

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Coming up Roadeo: Friday, August 23, 1–3 p.m., in the parking lot behind the Blaine Library, 310 3rd Street. Fun for kids of all ages. Join the city of Blaine’s public works department with photos on construction equipment, operator demonstrations, interactive exhibits and special prizes. Info: 360/332-8820.

Bee Swarms – Something to Fear?: Friday, August 30, 6 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. Info: fobbsp.org.

An Evening with Louise Penny: Friday, August 30, 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street. Louise Penny, a former Live Music at The Vault: Friday, August 23, 7–9 CBC radio journalist, is the No. 1 New York p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. FeaturTimes and Globe and Mail bestselling author of ing: Thomas Sandbloom. Info: 360/392-0955. the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels. A signed copy of A Better Man comes with your Guided Exploration of Native Plants: Saturday, ticket and can be collected at the theatre the August 24, 10 a.m., BP Heron Center. Info: fobbsp.org. night of the event. A percentage of sales will be donated to support the launch of the Whatcom Summer Fun in the Park: Saturday, August 24, Museum’s new program, Museum in Mind: 5–10 p.m., Blaine Marine Park playground. Fun for Enrichment for People Experiencing Memory the whole family with food trucks, beer and wine Loss. Tickets: Mountbakertheatre.com. garden, live music by Gladstone and Wicked Timing and outdoor movie The Sandlot at dusk. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, August 30, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. FeaLive Music at The Vault: Saturday, August 24, 7–9 turing: The Unknowns. Info: 360/392-0955. p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. Featuring: Sonja Lee Band. Info: 360/392-0955. Beachwalk with Naturalists: Saturday, August 31, 10 a.m., BP Heron Center. Info: fobbsp.org. Park Free Day: Sunday, August 25. No Discover Pass needed to park at state parks. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, August 31, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. Sunflower Festival: Saturday and Sunday, August Featuring: Tim Volipocella and Phil Sottile. Info: 24 and 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Home Farm UPick & 360/392-0955. Events, 8020 Kickerville Road. Enjoy family fun with acres of sunflowers, farmers market, artisan/craft Explore Native Plants Walk: Sunday, Septemvendors, live music, petting zoo, pony rides, tractor ber 1, 10 a.m., BP Heron Center. Info: fobbsp.org. train rides, games, etc. $20 per vehicle. Info/tickets: homefarm.farm. Park Free Day: Sunday, September 2, National Public Lands Day. Free parking at all state parks. Peace Arch International Concert: Sunday, August 25, 2 p.m., Peace Arch Park. Featuring Eastern Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: Thursday, SepEuropean dance, music and song by Radost Folk tember 5, Great Blue Heron Grill, 7:30 a.m. Ensemble & Dunava. Coffee, big breakfast $15. All men are welcome. Speaker: Semiahmoo general manager Nicole Freshman Student Orientation: Monday, August Newton. 26, 8 a.m., Blaine High School gym. All students entering 9th grade are encouraged to attend. This Fall Harvest Craft Show: Friday and Saturday, is for students only. Hosted by the LINK crew. Info: September 6 and 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior 360/332-6045. Center and pavilion, 763 G Street. Formerly the Christmas Bazaar, shop from local artisans and craftFreshman Student/Parent Orientation: Monday, ers, bake sale, lunch available. Info: 360/332-8040. August 26, 5 p.m., Blaine High School cafeteria. Info: 360/332-6045. 5k Fundraiser Run: Saturday, September 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Marine Park. All ages event First Day of School: Wednesday, August 28, including a kids’ fun run. Prize money for first, 8:20 a.m., for all Blaine school district schools. Info: second and third place finishers. Benefits Blaine blainesd.org. resident Taizha Marquez who is suffering from a rare vascular disease. Info: 360/306-7200.

Food: An Appetite for Life: Saturday, September 7, 4 p.m., Village Books and Paper Dreams in Lynden at the Waples Mercantile building, 430 Front Street, Lynden. Adria Libolt discusses her new book, Food: An Appetite for Life. The store can be reached by calling 360/526-2133. Depression Bipolar Support Group: Thursday, September 19, 6–7:30 p.m., downstairs Blaine United Church of Christ, (Use doors on Clark Street, elevator available). No cost, but donations accepted. Wine Education Event: Sunday, September 22, 2 p.m. The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Riedel Glass representative Sarah Shannon. $75 includes four glasses and four tastes of wine and appetizers. Reservations required: 360/392-0955. Al-Anon Meetings: Mondays, noon, United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. Info: call M.J. 360/920-3679 or Bob 360/920-3676. ArtScape Teens: Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m., Soul Space Studio, 264B H Street. A safe place for teens to set their imaginations free through art mediums. Free studio time. Sponsor: Healthy Youth Coalition. Info: 435/704-1598. Plover Ferry Rides: Fridays and Saturdays, 12–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. Departs from Blaine Harbor gate 2 on the hour/Semiahmoo dock on the half-hour. Adults $5, kids $1. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com. APA Museum: Through September, Friday–Sunday, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Learn about the area’s commercial fishing history with antique machinery, historic photos and an original sailboat. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com. Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 come enjoy open mic, karaoke and games. Free pizza at 5 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting: Sundays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street, entrance on 4th Street. For other meeting times and locations visit nwwana.org. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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3. Prongs 4. Cools 5. It produces milk 6. Trends 7. Concurred 8. Chinese cabbage __ choy 9. Greek war god 10. Straits along the Red Sea 11. Railway 12. Washing with water 13. Supreme being 15. Ductless gland 18. Parts producer (abbr.) 21. Not arranged in a straight line 24. Red sweet peppers 26. Famed protest yacht 27. Drain 30. Distributes 32. Small, savory dishes 35. Web of Things (abbr.) 37. Defunct aerospace company 38. Lacking consistency 39. Type of retriever 42. Barrier 43. Senior officer 46. Categories 47. Call it a career 49. Suitable for growing crops 50. High jumping legend Iolanda 52. Hairy 54. Dish made with lentils 55. TNT broadcaster Craig 57. Used to align parts 59. Cold, dry Swiss wind 62. Water in the solid state 63. A great play 66. Atomic #45 (abbr.) 68. Big shot lawyer (abbr.)

period of August 12–18, 0 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2019 year-to-date precipitation is 15.82 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 81°F on August 14 with a low of 56°F on August 13. Average high was 78°F and average low was 58°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

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s Two new career firefighters, Tye Thompson and Dar Kazemi, have joined North Whatcom Fire and Rescue. From l., chief Jason Van der Veen, chief Herschel Rostov, Tye Thompson, Dar Kazemi and chief Joe Noonchester.

Photo courtesy of NWFR

Sheriff’s Reports More sheriff’s reports can be found online at thenorthernlight.com August 16, 2:38 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch Bay Drive. August 16, 7:22 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Drive. August 16, 10:02 a.m.: Assist citizen on Birch Bay Drive. August 16, 10:27 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Drive. August 16, 1:35 p.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 16, 2:48 p.m.: Traffic stop on Henley Street and Harborview Road. One arrest and citation for driving with a suspended license in the third degree. August 16, 3:27 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Bay Ridge Drive and Seawan Place. August 16, 5:39 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 16, 8:10 p.m.: Senile subject on Birch Bay Square Street. August 16, 8:18 p.m.: Assist citizen on Ocean Cove Lane. August 16, 8:59 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 17, 2:11 a.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 17, 7:07 a.m.: Follow up on Ocean Cove Lane. August 17, 7:27 a.m.: Follow up on Petticote Lane. August 17, 8:46 a.m.: Assist citizen on Cedar Lane. August 17, 11:02 a.m.: Domestic order violation cold call on Forsberg Drive. August 17, 1:36 p.m.: Domestic order violation on West Road. One citation issued. August 17, 1:49 p.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 17, 2:40 p.m.: Serve warrant on West Road. August 17, 2:41 p.m.: Serve warrant on West Road. August 17, 4:29 p.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 17, 5:03 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Poplar Drive. August 17, 5:54 p.m.: Impound private on Birch Bay Drive. August 17, 5:59 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay Drive.

DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT

August 17, 6:05 p.m.: Extra patrol on Birch Bay Drive. August 17, 6:30 p.m.: Whatcomm record on Elaine Street.

August 23–29 at Blaine. Not for navigation.

August 17, 6:49 p.m.: Hang-up (911) on Birch Bay Drive.

49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W Fr 23

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4:59 pm

2.09 12:38 pm

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August 17, 7:31 p.m.: Party on Morningside Drive. August 17, 7:42 p.m.: Hot rod on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Morgan Drive.

5.54 10:57 pm

8.31

Sa 24 6:36 am

1.40

2:16 pm

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August 17, 9:50 p.m.: Welfare check on Sole Drive.

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August 17, 10:10 p.m.: Hang-up (911) on Birch Bay Drive.

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6.77

August 17, 10:49 p.m.: Animal problem on Seashell Way.

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5:48 pm

6.81

6.49

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Th 29 3:51 am

8.68 11:06 am -1.63

9.76 11:51 pm

6:24 pm

August 17, 8:06 p.m.: Follow up on Haynie Road.

August 17, 11:01 p.m.: Follow up on Bell Road. August 17, 11:05 p.m.: Threat on Bay Road. August 17, 11:13 p.m.: Noise on Seashell Way. August 17, 11:55 p.m.: Watch for on Hogan and Semiahmoo Drives. August 18, 12:17 a.m.: Watch for on Hogan Drive.

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Experts recommend giving seal pups 100 yards, even if they look abandoned By Oliver Lazenby This time of year, beachgoers could see sad-looking harbor seal pups all alone on the beach. Though the seals may look abandoned and vulnerable, the best way to protect them is to stay away. Adult harbor seals leave pups on the beach while they forage, said Victoria Souze, principal investigator for the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN). The mother typically returns with food hours or even days later, unless people are around. “That is normal behavior. She’s out foraging and the pup can’t keep up. It doesn’t have the blubber to stay in the water that long,” Souze said. “Unfortunately, mom will sometimes choose a beach that might be empty in the early morning but by 10 a.m. it’s full of people.” With seal pup season underway, WMMSN is working to inform people that national guidelines require people to stay at least 100 yards away from marine mammals – the length of a football field. Souze said this season re-

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quires a lot of outreach and education for the group because seal pups alone on a beach can cry and look distressed. “When you’ve got a little baby crying on the beach it’s normal for people to want to intervene or help, and that’s the worst thing,” she said. In Washington, seal pup season typically starts in June and

lasts through September. Those who are concerned about a lone seal pup should call WMMSN at 360/966-8845. The network can coordinate a seal sitter to make sure people leave the pup alone. “Give us a call and we’ll assess the situation,” she said. “Just because a pup is alone, that doesn’t mean it’s going to die or is abandoned.”

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Teens can submit artwork for publication By Jami Makan The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is planning to publish a book featuring original artwork by Whatcom County teenagers. Teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to submit their artwork for consideration for publication in Whatcomics, a teen art book published by WCLS every year. The annual program started around 2007 and is now in its 12th year. In order to be considered for publication, original 2-D artwork should be submitted to any public library between September 1 and October 31. The artwork can be in any medium, ranging from pen and ink to colored pencil, and can be in color or black and white. Digital artwork and team entries are also accepted. “We just ask them to use un-

spokesperson. “Whatever spins their creative wheel, we just want to see it.”

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lined paper and to not use light pencil because that doesn’t copy well,” said a WCLS spokesperson. Accepted artists will receive a copy of the book to keep. The spokesperson said the book will be printed in full color on heavy stock paper and will be nicely bound. “It honors the work that they do and shows the care and thought they put into their artwork,” said the spokesperson. There will also be a reception at the Lynden library in mid-January honoring the accepted artists, who are invited to bring guests such as their families and art teachers. Their artwork will be framed on the walls of the library during the month of January. Last year, just over 100 artists were accepted for inclusion in the Whatcomics book. “We encourage kids of all different levels,” said the WCLS

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