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Birch Bay man tried to burn down the same home twice By Jami Makan

(See Arson, page 3)

s Kids received free haircuts at a back to school fair that was hosted by the Blaine School District on August 21. The event also featured free vaccinations, $20 sports physicals and an array of community resources and services. This was the first back to school fair hosted by the school district, and organizers Julie-Anne Butschli and Jodi Greene plan to make it an annual event.

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Annual winter clothing drive takes place in September By Jami Makan As fall and winter draw near, the number of people in need of warm clothing will start to grow. That’s why volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and the Interfaith Coalition are sponsoring the annual winter clothing drive, which lasts from Sunday, September 1 until Monday, September 30. New and gently used winter coats, gloves, scarves and hats, as well as socks for men, women and children are being accepted. Volunteers are requesting good quality clothing in clean condition, and the demand is especially high for XXL and XXXL sizes as well as infant and toddler sizes. There is also a great need for warm winter socks. “Everyone deserves to be warm in the winter, but there is a huge population in our town that does not have that capability,” said Amee Nelson, director of the winter clothing drive. “Please donate – the

warmer the better – so that everyone can be warm.” Last year, nearly 500 coats were donated through the program. Any extra donations are distributed to other communities in Whatcom County. Drop-off locations include the Blaine library, Blaine Senior Center, Pacific Building Center, Windermere Realty at Birch Bay Square, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 office, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce office, Birch Bay Village Clubhouse and office and most local churches. At each location, there will be a marked bin or barrel in which donations can be placed. Distribution of donated items will take place in mid-October in unit 200 of the Cost Cutter shopping center (the old Blockbuster space), where those with financial need will be able to select free clothing. The distribution is scheduled for Monday, October 14, Tuesday, October 15 and Friday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2

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A local 30-year-old is suspected of making two attempts to burn down a home under construction near Birch Bay. Landon Larson, 30, was booked into Whatcom County Jail for two counts of second-degree arson, after he allegedly tried to burn down the same unoccupied house twice. On the first attempt, he used Molotov cocktails – glass bottles filled with gasoline – and on the second attempt a few days later, he sprayed gasoline onto the same building and tried to light it on fire. “I’m not sure why I did it,” Larson allegedly told Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies who investigated the incident. On August 12, the owner of Carlson Homes LLC, Tyler Carlson, reported an attempted arson at 5309 Ocean Cove Lane near Birch Bay. Carlson’s company is currently constructing 15 new homes in the development. Over the weekend, someone had thrown two glass bottles that contained an accelerant against the structure. One bottle was thrown against a covered concrete patio of the newly constructed home, and one bottle was thrown against the structure’s south plywood exposed wall, leaving minor burn marks. A WCSO deputy investigated, but no suspects could be identified. There were no footprints in the soil due to heavy rainfall over the weekend, and the only pieces of evidence recovered were the remnants of a broken glass vodka bottle and a piece of cloth in the mouth of the vodka bottle. The second bottle had shattered completely and had no evidentiary value. A few days later, on August 15, there was another attempted arson at the same address. The new damage was to the covered porch area, where the back wall was burnt and there were fresh scorch marks. Pipe insulation had melted from overhead and fallen to the patio floor. A fire marshal attended the scene and confirmed that this was new damage and was not caused in the earlier incident. This time, one of Carlson’s security cameras had captured the image of a thin male on the property at 1:52 a.m. The male was wearing a backpack, but the pictures were not clear enough to establish identification. The next day, Carlson forwarded another image from his camera of a male

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carrying a backpack. It appeared to be the same person as the earlier image, with the same build and hairstyle. A subcontractor who works with Carlson identified the subject, who was soon contacted by WCSO deputies. “I contacted Larson at his home and he stepped out onto his porch while talking to me,” read a WCSO deputy’s report. “At first he denied any involvement. When I

mentioned the surveillance photos, he admitted to trying to light the house on fire.” Larson allegedly said he didn’t know how to control his impulses. After being taken into custody and read his Miranda rights, Larson agreed to continue talking to the WCSO deputy. “He admitted to drinking vodka on the 12th, then filling the bottles with gasoline,” read the deputy’s report. “He lit the bottles, then threw them into the house. Larson admitted to returning on the 15th and trying again, this time spray-

ing accelerant onto the covered porch area and lighting it.” Larson also said he targeted the house because he knew no one lived there yet. “[Larson] stated it was the only house he attempted to catch on fire,” read another deputy’s report. “[Larson] said there was no specific reason for it being that house. [He] did not know what made him attempt to burn a house down or why he went back a second time.” As of August 26, Larson remained in custody at Whatcom County Jail.

Mayor urges youth mental health awareness By Jami Makan Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon made a proclamation at the August 26 city council meeting calling attention to the importance of youth mental health. Onyon proclaimed August 26 as “a time to focus on our youth with mental health disorders” and urged “our citizens and all agencies and organizations in our community to unite in the observance of such resources and activities as will acquaint the people of Blaine with the fundamental necessity of year-round programs for children, youth and young adults with mental health disorders.”

In her proclamation, Onyon praised organizations like the Healthy Youth Coalition and the Boys and Girls Club for providing healthy activities and support services for youth. She also noted that the city has committed funds to establish a full-time resource officer in the Blaine school district “in order to establish a healthy connection with students in our public schools.” Onyon said that addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth and families today is fundamental to the future of the Blaine community, which she said has a critical responsibility to provide comprehen-

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s More than 120 people enjoyed free hot dogs, a potluck buffet, live music, a water balloon fight and a line dance demonstration at the Salishan Neighborhood Association’s 29th annual community picnic on August 18 at Salishan Park. The association works to build a sense of community and preserve the historic character of the Salishan neighborhood.

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The Editor: The Friends of the Blaine Library hosted an information table with free books and kids’ prizes at Drayton Harbor Days, which took place on August 3 and 4. Library hero Jeff (sorry, Jeff, I don’t know your last name) raised our canopy and took it down at the end of the event. Thanks, Jeff. We spent Saturday and Sunday telling folks about our plans for a redeveloped library in Blaine. We met many friendly people and created lots of interest in the future Blaine library. Please get in touch with the Blaine library and provide your contact information to stay apprised of future developments. Clare Nurre Blaine The Editor: It was great news to read that Family Care Network wants to build a clinic in Blaine for so many intelligent reasons. A bright, well-designed building at the entrance of Blaine will be so much more

attractive than just another warehouse. It would be an incredible boon to our community. Richard Mollette Custer The Editor: Oh, the annual Northwest Washington Fair! People gather by the thousands for a week of rides, games, food and animals. This is the very definition of absolute joy. And this is all it should be ... right? I went to the fair recently, expecting it to be completely delightful. While I did have a great time, the sad truth is that I left feeling offended. I saw shirts and hats with stick figures urinating and flipping off other political figures while walking past the souvenir tent. It was vulgar and unexpected. I know that every citizen has the right to free speech in America. But with freedom comes responsibility, and I think that because of its own political bias, the Northwest Washington Fair planning committee overlooked its moral responsibility to children everywhere. Actually, to everyone.

After all, I saw the adults who accompanied me (I am 11 years old) shaking their heads in disappointment. Hundreds of small and middle schoolaged children love to hang out at the fair. Does the Northwest Washington Fair really want children to go home confused about adult behavior, thinking it’s okay to repeat such things? I watched adults hand out anti-abortion stickers to young children, who couldn’t even fathom what they meant. Don’t get me wrong here – I love the fair. But honestly, this is deeply aggravating, and I hope that this shines some light on the fact that fairs are meant for families with children. They are not meant for people to push their political views. And certainly not in such a disrespectful, antagonistic way. Lily Kerlin Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.

Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 9 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.

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

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Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.

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Community meals resuming in September Everyone is welcome to drop by the Blaine Community Center for a free meal every Wednesday starting on September 4. The hot and nutritious meals will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 763 G Street in Blaine on Wednesdays (except for holidays). The program, which runs until May, is operated by the Community Assistance Program (CAP) with help from local churches, individuals and organizations. “The goal of the program is just to provide a place where people in the community can come together, can connect with one another and have a good meal,” said CAP volunteer Laura Vogee. “Part of it is about social connections. Part of it is about helping people who need a meal budget-wise. The program meets a lot of different needs.” Vogee encouraged people new to the Blaine community to drop by. Because the location is near the school district and the Boys and Girls Club, she also encouraged students and kids to attend with their families. “After the

kids are done with sports, parents can pick up their kids and have a family meal before they head home,” she said. This is the eighth year of the program, which attracts 80 to 120 people every week. While the meals are free of charge, monetary donations are accepted to help support the program, which involves about a dozen groups working on a rotating schedule. Teams come from the Blaine Christian Fellowship, Blaine United Church of Christ, Christ the King Community Church – Blaine and North Bay, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Comphy Company, Freedom

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5k run to raise funds for Nature’s Path employee with severe condition By Jami Makan An upcoming 5k run will raise funds for a woman who worked for Nature’s Path in Blaine before being diagnosed with a rare and severe condition. Until seven or eight months ago, Taizha Marquez, 28, worked for the quality assurance department at Nature’s Path Foods’ Blaine facility. She had been with the company for about a year and a half, and had planned on having a long career there, before she was diagnosed with a rare vascular condition. Three veins in her lower abdominal area are very compressed, causing low blood circulation, chronic pain and swelling in her legs. The condition has required two surgeries so far, with a third surgery scheduled for September 10. Doctors will try and improve blood flow to her heart, although further surgeries may be needed, as well as a kidney autotransplant, wherein a kidney is moved from one place to another. Since Taizha is confined to bed, her condition has caused a lot of hardship for her family. Her 30-year-old husband, Jamesly Marquez, is also a Nature’s Path employee and has had to work long hours every week to support their three young daughters, who are aged three, five and six. “On a day to day basis, it is hard,” said Jamesly. After working his shifts, Jamesly comes home and cleans their Bellingham residence, spends time with the kids, brushes their teeth and puts them to bed. He must also wake up early to prepare their lunches. “I’m just filling the gaps where a father should, trying to be the man that my family needs me to be,” he said.

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Jamesly said his wife’s condition took the family by surprise, and has been especially hard on the children, who can’t spend time with their mother like they used to. “It is tough for them,” he said. “Taizha is just very confined to bed, and she can’t do much. When she does get up, she has to sit down. Sometimes mom just can’t be there for them.” The family has received lots of support from their colleagues at Nature’s Path. Recently, the Nature’s Path Foods outreach and wellness committee decided to organize a 5k run and fundraiser for Taizha. It will take place on Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blaine Marine Park. The all-ages event will include a kids’ fun run, and attendees can register the day of the event. “I’ve done 10 or 12 5k and half marathon-type events in Blaine, and this is just another way that I thought we could get everyone involved and help raise some money or awareness,” said Nature’s Path warehouse worker Greg Nuzum. “We are trying to

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Number of Employees: Owner Vicka Haywood and some helpers. How Long in Business: Vicka and Rodney Haywood bought the business in November 2018 and opened for the public December 22. How the Business Started: The Haywoods were visiting Blaine in August of 2018 and stopped at Horseshoe Antiques across the street from the caboose. Rodney was talking to Bill and Vicka was looking around the store and saw the caboose. She told Rodney that it will be an awesome thing to have. Nice and simple. Rodney found the business for sale online and here we are. Description of Business: A small coffee shop serving a few different sandwiches and some homemade pastries, milkshakes and smoothies in a friendly and welcoming environment. Future Goals: To keep providing the great goodies and coffee and the best sandwiches in town. Featured businesses are selected randomly from the Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce membership.

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DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE AT: • Ecology’s website: http://bit.ly/Ecology-WestmanMarine • Ecology’s Bellingham office: 913 Squalicum Way, Unit 101 Bellingham, WA • Ecology’s Bellevue office: 3190 160th Ave. SE Bellevue, WA • Blaine Library: 610 3rd Street Blaine, WA Submit Comments: • Online: http://bit.ly/Ecology-Westman Marine-Comments • By mail: Cris Matthews, Site Manager Department of Ecology Toxics Cleanup Program 913 Squalicum Way, Unit 101 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: 360-255-4379 Email: Cris.Matthews@ecy.wa.gov To request ADA accommodation or materials in a format for the visually impaired, visit: https://ecology.wa.gov/accessibility, call Ecology at 360-255-4382, Relay Service 711, or TTY 877-833-6341.

Ecology invites you to comment on an environmental report for the Westman Marine cleanup site (Site) at the Blaine Harbor. The Port of Bellingham (Port) owns and operates Blaine Harbor. The report, called a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS): • Describes contamination found at the Site. • Evaluates cleanup alternatives. • Identifies a preferred cleanup alternative. The Port prepared this report with Ecology oversite. Ecology will accept comments on the environmental report from September 3 – October 2, 2019. Investigations conducted by the Port found contamination from historical boat maintenance and repair operations. Contaminants were found in: • Soil: carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (cPAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and metals • Sediment: Metals, organotins (TBT), cPAHs and PCBs Groundwater is not affected by the contamination releases on the Site and is not considered an affected medium. The levels of contamination are potentially harmful to humans and the environment and must be addressed under Washington’s cleanup law, the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). Site Tour RE Sources for Sustainable Communities will host a walking tour on: Wednesday, September 4 from Noon – 2 p.m. 218 McMillan Ave, Blaine, WA 98230 • Ecology & Port site managers will be available for questions. • For details visit: www.re-sources.org/events

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State representative Shewmake to host informal listening session By Jami Makan Sharon Shewmake, a state representative for the 42nd legislative district, will be hosting an informal listening session on Tuesday, September 3. The event will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Peace Arch City Café and Bar, located at 658 Peace Portal Drive in Blaine. “It’s an opportunity to grab coffee in a face-to-face setting with the representative and share ideas, concerns and questions about the work the legislature did during the 2018 legislative session, which wrapped up at the end of April, and about the work the legislature has planned for the 2019 legislative session, which will begin in January 2020,” said Michael Penuelas, Shewmake’s legislative assistant. “This event is one stop on a 14stop tour that representative Shewmake is doing around the county this summer to get a better sense of

what issues are particularly urgent for our community.” Shewmake was elected in the fall of 2018 and took her oath of office in January. In addition to serving in the state house of representatives, she is a professor of environmental economics, urban economics and energy policy at Western Washington University in Bellingham. For her first bill, Shewmake sponsored house bill 1428 to improve fuel mix disclosures that are provided by utility companies. Fuel mix disclosures are like a list of ingredients, specifying how much energy came from wind, coal, hydro and other sources. Shewmake’s bill aimed to add clarity and transparency to the disclosures for the benefit of consumers. The bill earned unanimous approval in both the house and senate and was signed into law by governor Jay Inslee. Shewmake also sponsored a milk safety bill that extends a dairy

milk assessment fee until 2025. The fee, paid by milk processors, funds the inspection services that are required for Washington milk to comply with the national standard for milk sanitization. Without this certification, milk produced in Washington state could not be sold across state lines. The bill earned unanimous approval in the state house and senate and was signed into law by governor Inslee. Another bill sponsored by Shewmake aims to raise college completion rates in high-demand fields,

by removing certain restrictions on subsidized child care for students at higher education institutions. The bill passed in the house and the senate and was signed by governor Inslee. Two other bills sponsored by Shewmake did not progress past the committee stage. The first was a bill providing a retail sales and use tax exemption for the purchase of electric bicycles and related cycling equipment, and the other aimed to establish a Washington Cannabis Commission.

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Local interior designer brings style to Semiahmoo Shore development By Kira Erickson Markie Nelson started her interior design firm in 1972 in Seattle. But it wasn’t until 1985 that she had her first introduction to Blaine – the chance to design for Beachwalker Villas. Since then, Nelson has also designed for Melrose Cottages and most recently, Semiahmoo Shore. She had so many client referrals in Blaine that she eventually bought and renovated her own cottage, which had been untouched for 20 years at St. Andrew’s Cottages. She describes the work she has done as “everything from highend residential to hospitality to corporate to apartments.” Her company was hired as part of an architectural firm in Bellevue and worked for a year in China, designing eight homes outside Shanghai and giving a presentation on their progress. “That was such an intense job,” Nelson said. “It’s one of those in your career that you

never, ever forget.” Nelson sold her Seattle firm to two of her senior employees and made Blaine her permanent residence in 2008. She now shares an office in Lynden with JWR Design, the architect for Semiahmoo Shore. After she was hired to design for Semiahmoo Shore, Nelson was invited to sit in on interviews with potential contractors. Involved in the consulting process, she was able to review all preliminary architectural plans and adjust them in kitchen and bathroom spaces. “I’ve had a very close relationship with everyone on this whole project, including Mike Kent and the realtors,” Nelson said. “It’s just been one of those really beautiful jobs in a lifetime.” As part of her work with Semiahmoo Shore, Nelson designed fireplaces, cabinets, doors, roofs and even exterior siding for the homes. She advocated for the use of gray in the

interior color scheme, which was initially not a popular color choice among her colleagues. She describes the design of the homes as soft contemporary and using new materials. She thinks having really strong model homes takes the mystery out of a space for potential buyers. By appealing to older and younger audiences with her design, Nelson was able to reach a wider demographic with her sense of style. “For good interior design, you really have to know what to design so it matches the demographic,” Nelson said. “We were fortunate to hit the mark on what the buyer was looking for.” In the model homes open to the public, soft light emanates from behind cabinet doors. Clever additions, such as full-length window seats, higher laundry room countertops and kitchenettes in the guest rooms, fit into the homes in surprising ways. Decorations such as model boats, intricate metal work and angled

mirrors adorn the walls. For a lot of buyers, Nelson said this is their second or third home. Good taste and good quality needs to be present around every corner. In particular, Nelson changed the location of the pantry, moving it out of sight and transforming it into a butler’s pantry with eight-foot-tall sliding barn doors. Two accent walls in the master suite give the illusion

that the windows are even bigger than they seem. The idea of combining carpet on top of wood on the stairs surprised people, Nelson said. “You can’t play games with them, it has to be good to start with,” Nelson said. “It has to be even better than what they’ve seen before.” As of August 23, Semiahmoo Shore had 11 units remaining for sale, out of a total of 44.

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99th, a brand new construction in Blaine’s “Border” neighborhood. High level of finish inside MOTIVATED SELLER! & out. 3 bedroom 2.5 bathrooms w/main floor living & upstairs sleeping. Open floor plan, lots of light, quality construction, high efficiency forced air heat, on demand hot water tank, SS kitchen appliances. Close to the CDN/US border & I-5 access!

NW design detail is evident in open floor plan that perfectly captures views from deck, kitchen & casual living room NEW PRICE! w/fireplace. Partial covered deck. Beautiful solid core interior doors, custom shelving & trim detail. Excellent condition. Full MIL suite downstairs with own kitchen & garage. Front yard boasts extensive paver patio w/ water feature. Gated.

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Whitetail Loop! Brand New Construction in Blaine’s newest neighborhood, NEW CONSTRUCTION! Mountain Estates. 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom floor plan. Large open floor plan, lots of light, quality construction, high efficiency forced air heat, on demand Navien hot water tank. SS kitchen appliance package. Over sized garage with 8’ door.

ft ceilings, zero step entry, expansive windows/ skylights for views of Drayton Harbor in every room. Designer kitchen-Thermador appliances, cabinets w/ soft-close, pull outs & storage racks. 4 bedrooms w/ ensuite, walk-in closets. Lower retreat family room.

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Enjoy expansive views of sparkling waters & views of the best sunsets on west coast from front deck! Granite countPRICE REDUCED! er tops, pine plank ceilings lend a rustic touch. An over-sized back yard shed offers ample storage for a bevy of recreational supplies! Be it a first home, vacation getaway, or income producing investment, this home is a rare and scenic treat!

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opportunity for location, size AND income potential in one! Main house 4 bedrooms, 2.5 OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! bath, 2 decks, kitchen w/ slab granite, pantry w/ tons of storage & open floor plan to family room. Upstairs bedrooms & laundry. HUGE lot facing green space leaves room to create private oasis. Secluded at dead end street and cul-de-sac.

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Birch Bay just outside the door. 300 ft from beach. right in the heart of the bay. Walking distance to all the fun. 2 bedrooms 1 and 1/2 bath. Some updates. Relax on your patio and watch the sunsets.Private beach access. Community swimming pool. Plenty of parking.

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This one level and amazing home has terrific sun exposure and privacy. 2221 sq. ft. with 3 bd, 2.5 bth, office / den, nook, Great room concept, Bamboo floors, Hickory Cabinets, Vaulted ceilings, nice size garage and so much more. Covered front and back porch and patio. Just a feel good property! MLS# 1508570

Strategically tucked beside Loomis’ lucky 13th tee, this charmer enjoys a stellar golf course, Clubhouse & Mt. Baker view! All primary living on main. Rich cherry flooring welcomes. Den/office, stately dining rm flank entry. Spacious living room adjoins high end s/s/granite kitchen. Powder, laundry & expansive luxe master suite complete main. Upper level enjoys 2 generous guestrooms, full bath; glass french doors open to a generous Mt. Baker view bonus room w/wet bar! 3/2.5 + 2 flex rms.

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Marj was born in Alberta, Canada to Sandra & Henry Duim. She grew up on the prairies near Seven Persons, where she rode her horse to a one-room schoolhouse, about three miles from home, each day. After finishing 8th grade, she moved to Medicine Hat, AB, to attend business school. After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper for two grocery stores and, later, at 4 Roses Flour Company in Medicine Hat. Marj’s marriage to Gordon ‘Dusty’ Miller ended when he died during WWII, in Europe. On July 1, 1947, Marj and Willis Loop married in Blaine, WA, where they ran a dairy farm and later raised beef. Marj also worked for Moorse Hardware as David Moorse’s private secretary. She served as administrative assistant at the Blaine Air Force Station until it closed. After they retired, Marj and Will were able to travel in their motorhome. They enjoyed camping, fishing and card playing with friends. Marj belonged to the Rebekah Lodge, Haynie Grange, Blaine Senior Center and Custer United Methodist Church. Marj always shared her gifts of cooking, canning and baking. No one turned down a haying job at Loops, knowing a feast was included. Friends and family looked forward to an invitation to Marj’s card parties and dinners. In her later years, she loved sitting by her old wood stove, watching the Mariners, and visiting with family and friends. She cherished her friends and loved their visits and calls. Two of those friends, Nancy and Ted, always made time for Marj. They took her to lunch, brought meals, helped clean and spent quality time with her. A special thank you goes to Don Biles who made it possible for Marj to stay on the farm; surrounded by her antiques, books, birds, vegetable gardens, fruit trees and flowers. He became her chauffeur, chef, gardener, shopper and constant companion. Marj will be missed by her children, Kay (Jim) Frye and Loren (Trish) Loop; grandchildren, Tammy (Ron) Lange and Adam Loop; great grands, Canaan Aguilar and Zachary Campos. She was preceded in death by husband, Willis Loop; sister, Sylvia Solverson; granddaughter, Christy Campos. There will be a memorial held at the Custer United Methodist Church, 2996 Main St., Custer, WA, on September 5 at 11:30 a.m.

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Stephen Robert Henderson, 52, of Blaine, WA passed away August 18, 2019. Steve was born May 4, 1967 at the Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks, ND to Robert and Janet Henderson. Steve attended Sarcoxie Schools, located in Sarcoxie, MO, graduating with the class of 1985. After graduation Steve answered the call to serve his country in the United States Army during the Cold War as a Cavalry Scout with the 7th Cavalry. Following his years of service Steve relocated back to Missouri and was employed with Leggett and Platt for several years. Steve then relocated to Blaine, WA where he had multiple positions in contracted security, most notably BP Cherry Point Refinery. Most recently he was employed by the city of Bellingham with the public works division. Steve is preceded in death by both of his parents Robert and Janet Henderson, as well as his stepfather Donald Meister. Steve is survived by his wife Michele of Blaine; son Ian (Hailey) of Jasper, MO; daughter Sydney of Blaine; sister Pamela Schubert of Aurora, MO; brother Erik Meister of Monett, MO; brother-in-law Troy (Bill) Parks and of Olympia, WA; sister-in-law Suzette (Chris) Crnich and niece Jade of Ferndale; In-laws Robert and Patty Parks of Ferndale; along with many close friends distances close to home and far way. Funeral services will be held August 29 at 4 p.m. at the St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St., Bellingham, WA 98226. Following the funeral service, we will have a reception, for those who wish to, to openly share stories and memories they had with Steve. You may share your thoughts and memories of Stephen online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

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Coming up Bee Swarms – Something to Fear?: Friday, Au- Knit and Lit: Thursday, September 5, 5:30 –7 gust 30, 6 p.m., Birch Bay State Park Wildlife Theater. p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Check out this new program with master knitter Beth Info: fobbsp.org. Tableman. Learn how to knit or advance your An Evening with Louise Penny: Friday, August skills, and chat about books. Bring a project 30, 7 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial if you have one. Meets every Thursday. Info: Street. Louise Penny, a former CBC radio journalist, is 360/305-3637. the No. 1 New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author. A percentage of sales will be donated Travel to Indonesia with Lawrence Pang: Saturday, September 7, 2 –3:30 p.m., Blaine Pubto Whatcom Museum’s program, Museum in Mind: lic Library, 610 3rd Street. Lawrence returns to InEnrichment for People Experiencing Memory Loss. donesia – this time visiting Surabaya, Semarang, Tickets: Mountbakertheatre.com. Mount Bromo, Borobudur Buddhist Temple and Live Music at The Vault: Friday, August 30, 7–9 Prambanan Hindu Temple. Info: 360/305-3637. p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. Featuring: The Food: An Appetite for Life: Saturday, SeptemUnknowns. Info: 360/392-0955. ber 7, 4 p.m., Village Books and Paper Dreams Beachwalk with Naturalists: Saturday, August in Lynden at the Waples Mercantile building, 31, 10 a.m., BP Heron Center. Info: fobbsp.org. 430 Front Street, Lynden. Adria Libolt discusses her new book, Food: An Appetite for Life. Info: Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, August 31, 7–9 360/526-2133. p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 270 G Street. Featuring: Tim Volipocella and Phil Sottile. Info: 360/392-0955. 5k Fundraiser Run: Saturday, September 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Marine Park. All ages event Explore Native Plants Walk: Sunday, September including a kids’ fun run. Prize money for first, 1, 10 a.m., BP Heron Center. Info: fobbsp.org. second and third place finishers. Benefits Blaine employee Taizha Marquez who is suffering from a Park Free Day: Sunday, September 2, National rare vascular disease. Info: 360/306-7200. Public Lands Day. Free parking at all state parks. Loads of Love: Monday, September 2, 5–7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd. Street. Laundry costs covered. Free hotdogs and goodies for Labor Day. Sharon Shewmake Town Hall Meeting: Tuesday, September 3, 9–10 a.m., Peace Arch City Café, 658 Peace Portal Drive. 42nd district representative Sharon Shewmake would like to hear from you. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday, September 4, noon, Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Speaker: Guy Occhiogrosso, president of Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: Thursday, September 5, Great Blue Heron Grill, 7:30 a.m. Coffee, big breakfast $15. All men are welcome. Speaker: Semiahmoo general manager Nicole Newton. Fall Harvest Craft Show: Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center and pavilion, 763 G Street. Formerly the Christmas Bazaar, shop from local artisans and crafters, bake sale, lunch available. Info: 360/332-8040.

Loads of Love: Monday, September 16, 5–7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd. Street. Laundry costs covered. 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.

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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.

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Plover Ferry Rides: Through Labor Day, Fridays and Saturdays, 12–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Labor Day, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Departs from Blaine Run With The Chums: Saturday, September 14, Harbor gate 2 on the hour/Semiahmoo dock on 10 a.m., BP Highlands off Grandview Road. Free, the half-hour. Adults $5, kids $1. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com. family friendly run featuring a smolt sprint kids’ run at 10 a.m. and the 5k Chum Run at 10:30 APA Museum: Through September, Friday–Suna.m. T-shirts, raffle prizes. Register: whatcomcd. day, 1–5 p.m., 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Learn org/run-with-the-chums or call 360/526-2381. about the area’s commercial fishing history with antique machinery, historic photos and an original Picklers Palooza Pickleball Festival: Satursailboat. Info: draytonharbormaritime.com. day, September 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Challenge Teen Nite: Saturdays, 5–9 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 courts for various skill levels for $10 per team, Peace Portal Drive. Kids ages 13–18 come enjoy free clinics for all ages, play in with the pros, open mic, karaoke and games. Free pizza at 5 p.m. free open play, referee clinic, ratings court, demo paddles, food and beer garden, music and fun. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting: Sundays, Registration required to play: picklerspalooza. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 com. Co-hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Boblett Street, entrance on 4th Street. For other Recreation and Bellingham Pickleball Club. meeting times and locations visit nwwana.org. Blaine Surf and Turf By The Sea: Saturday, September 14, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Blaine G Street Plaza. Enjoy crab, salmon, oysters, pulled pork and beer garden. Live music 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. by Cosmic Sauce and 2:30–5 p.m. by Silver City Band. Info: blainechamber.com.

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period of August 19–25, .41 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2019 year-to-date precipitation is 16.23 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 81°F on August 19 with a low of 53°F on August 20. Average high was 75°F and average low was 55°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

August 20, 1:28 a.m.: Noise on Jackson Road. August 20, 6:35 a.m.: Suspicious person on California Trail. August 20, 8:12 a.m.: Burglary cold call on Blaine Road. August 20, 9:32 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 20, 10:41 a.m.: Assist agency on Alderson Road. August 20, 12:03 p.m.: Trouble with guest on Harborview Road. August 20, 12:03 p.m.: Welfare check on Harborview Road. August 20, 12:41 p.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay-Lynden and Harborview roads. August 20, 2:14 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Seavue Road. August 20, 3:21 p.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 20, 3:22 p.m.: Hang up (911) on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 20, 7:15 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Kickerville Road. August 21, 5:11 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. August 21, 1:52 p.m.: Theft on Loomis Trail Road. August 21, 2:50 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 21, 3:06 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 21, 3:12 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Aldergrove and N Star roads. One citation for driving with wheels off roadway. August 21, 3:58 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call at unknown location. August 21, 5:09 p.m.: Civil problem on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

August 21, 5:48 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Birch Bay Square Street. August 21, 6:22 p.m.: Drunk on Treevue Road.

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Food bank changing its hours of operation By Jami Makan The Blaine Food Bank is changing its hours for distribution, as well as the way visitors can collect their groceries. Starting on Monday, September 2 (Labor Day), the Blaine Food Bank will be open on Mondays and will be closed on Tuesdays. Its new days and hours for distribution will be Mondays from

9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Blaine Food Bank is also changing the way it distributes food items. Instead of receiving pre-packed bags and boxes, people who visit the food bank will be able to choose their own groceries, within certain limits. Blaine Food Bank vice president Joan Smith attributed the

change to a lack of space and an increasing number of visits. “We are short of room here for bagging everything, and we’re getting so busy,” she said. Smith said that the food bank will continue to leave certain food items in its outside area for clients to take. These are food items that have been received from grocery stores and are nearing their expiration dates.

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Birch Bay berm ceremony on September 6 By Oliver Lazenby The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony – or rather, a sand pouring ceremony, since no ground will be broken – to celebrate the beginning of construction on the Birch Bay berm project. The event starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 6, on the shoreline in front of Birch Bay Community Park, at 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Whatcom County executive Jack Louws will be there, as well as county public works special projects manager Roland Middleton, and likely some other county staff and local politicians. Construction probably won’t begin until October, as the county hasn’t yet hired a contractor.

Whatcom County added the project to its comprehensive plan for Birch Bay in 1977 and county officials began permitting it in 2016. The project aims to restore the beach to its natural condition by adding about 150,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel to 1.6 miles of beach along Birch Bay Drive. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed sand and gravel from the beach in the 1950s to build the Blaine Air Force Station, creating a “sediment deficit.” The beach occasionally floods and damages the road and nearby structures. The added sand and gravel will raise the beach and provide better storm protection to the road than the concrete structures in place, which have proved to be ineffective.

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Save Whatcom County money and plan for sea level rise now By Shannon Wright Whatcom County shorelines are dynamic places, both in terms of vibrant, distinct communities as well as the diversity of natural habitats. And they face increasing threats. While we might not realize it as we visit the region’s beaches, lakes and rivers this summer, our shorelines are under mounting pressure from sea level rise, climate change-strengthened storms and haphazard development in a rapidly-growing county. Decisive measures need to be taken to protect them and ensure a balanced

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approach to these areas in our changing environment. This fall may be Whatcom County’s best chance to do just that. The Whatcom County Council is updating the county’s Shoreline Management Program (SMP) which governs activities within 200 feet of any type of shoreline – seashores, lakes, rivers, streams and some wetlands. If you do the math, that’s a huge portion of our coastal home. If done well, the SMP has the ability to safeguard the shorelines that are critical both for Whatcom County residents as well as the plants and animals who live here.

Whether or not we witness it, shorelines provide us all with invaluable services. These unique areas, where land and water meet, filter toxic substances from rain runoff. They are on the front lines of protecting homes, businesses and habitat – preventing erosion and moderating the impacts from flooding and storm surges. They provide public spaces for play and learning. They support small fish, like herring, that make up the base of the salmon and Southern Resident orca food chain (which is critical, as our local herring populations at Cherry Point have been in decline). As it is currently written, however, the SMP is not quite up to snuff. It doesn’t take climate change data into account in spite of the scientific urgency to do so, nor does it include any means of determining if our current shoreline management techniques have been successful in protecting critical shoreline functions. These are two simple, but critical elements that could save our county millions of dollars down the road. As a rule, we know the cost of prevention is far cheaper than the cost of mitigating or repairing problems that arise. Paying for flood damage, cleaning up contaminants, building seawalls – these are all taxpayer costs that can be avoided or greatly minimized by smart planning during this shoreline planning process. In order for the county council to improve the plan to protect our

shorelines, Whatcom County residents must call upon them to do so. Council members need to hear that taxpayers support studying the efficacy of current and future shoreline management techniques. Will our shorelines continue to provide habitat for critical species? Will they continue filtering pollution in a natural manner (the most cost effective filtration system available)? Will they continue to be safe for public access? If we aren’t at least maintaining the value of our shorelines, then the county needs to take a serious look at how we can save money and let the shorelines do the work. Second, we need county council to take the lead on protecting Whatcom County from impacts due to the emerging climate crisis, especially with a federal government denying the reality of climate science. They need to plan proactively for foreseeable, negative impacts on the all-too-immediate horizon from climate change. We already know the likely impacts that are projected for our shorelines – the worst being several feet of sea level rise encroaching on buildings, and powerful storms putting them in harm’s way like never before. It makes financial sense to use Whatcom County residents’ tax dollars to address, prevent or minimize damages rather than remediate later. If the county allows some kinds of development in areas we

know will have higher seas nipping at its heels, emergency measures will happen on the taxpayer’s dime down the road – and the bill will be much, much higher. Shorelines are already stressed in many areas. There have been massive impacts to habitat from docks, shoreline armoring (seawalls or bulkheads) and over-water structures that were allowed to be grandfathered in. The SMP is our county’s best chance to step up and stop even more damage to waterways that commercial and tribal fisheries, salmon and endangered orcas can’t exist without. We need to ask Whatcom County to save us money, to save us the heartache of losing homes and habitat to rising seas, powerful storms and poorly-planned development. Whatcom County isn’t required to reevaluate the SMP again until 2024. We can’t wait that long. The very beaches, lakes and rivers we all love to explore with our friends and families will also play a part in protecting us from the cost – and dangers – of living in the era of climate change. This is an opportunity for Whatcom County to ensure some common-sense protections for these valuable places and our safety and financial security decades into the future. Shannon Wright is the executive director of RE Sources for Sustainable Communities, a non-profit environmental education organization based in Bellingham.