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Hunger Run 5k returns, page 3

Western students to present rail station feasibility study

A delicious and easy Thanksgiving dessert, page 8

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Hit the slopes

By Ian Ferguson

(See Rail, page 15)

s The Mt. Baker Ski Area opened for business on November 19, the first ski area in Washington to open for the season. The resort had up to 63 inches of snow in places.

Photo by Ian Ferguson

Repairs will cause delays on Mount Baker Highway By Steve Guntli The Mt. Baker Ski Area has opened for the season, but skiers and snowboarders should be prepared for some delays before they can hit the slopes. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) began work on November 20 to repair a section of road on eastbound State Route 542. The road was damaged early last week when the overflowing Nooksack River eroded approximately 90 feet of its bank along the eastbound shoulder and undermined the

highway. Guardrail posts were left exposed along the eastbound lane between mile markers 39 and 40, approximately 6 miles east of Glacier. WSDOT crews reduced traffic to one lane on November 17 to assess the damage. Crews are using portable traffic lights to alternate traffic through the westbound lane. Workers will use the eastbound lane for materials and equipment, and WSDOT officials caution skiers that some minor delays could slow down traffic during daylight hours. “We are actively coordinating with the Mt. Baker Ski Area to minimize impacts to

Alcoa to lay off 880 in Ferndale and Wenatchee By Steve Guntli Alcoa has filed a notice with the state announcing its intention to lay off 465 workers at its Ferndale aluminum plant. The company also announced plans to dismiss 415 employees from their Wenatchee facility. The layoffs could begin as soon as January 18. Citing a stagnant global aluminum market, the company announced earlier this month it would be idling operations at the

Intalco aluminum plant in Ferndale. The company had not indicated at the time the number of employees who would be laid off. Alcoa filed the notice, called the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN), on November 19. The state requires WARN notices at least 60 days in advance before a company can initiate layoffs. This allows the state to put programs into place to help workers make the transition. The Ferndale plant employs 583 people.

The remaining employees will be retrained to work in the cast house, which is where molten aluminum is tempered and shaped to be used in creating components for various products. Alcoa representatives said they expect the idling process will be complete by the end of March. The prospect of resuming production will depend on a recovery of global markets and the company’s capital investments plan.

drivers as we respond to this emergency,” said WSDOT assistant regional administrator Todd Harrison. “We understand this could be an inconvenience for some skiers and snowboarders, but the river continues to wash away the bank and threaten the highway, so we need to make repairs immediately.” To accommodate ski area traffic, portable traffic lights have been programmed to provide longer green lights for eastbound drivers starting at 8:30 a.m. and longer greens (See Baker, page 3)

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A group of students from Western Washington University have been studying the feasibility of a rail station in Blaine from a business perspective. The students, who are studying international business under professor Tom Roehl, studied the potential market for a rail stop in Blaine. Each student rode the Amtrak train from Bellingham to Vancouver and interviewed passengers along the way. They also studied demographics and travel times for the lower mainland, and compared Blaine to similar cities with rail stops in the U.S. The idea was to determine how many Canadians from south of the Fraser River would utilize a station in Blaine. The students will present the results of the study to the Blaine public works advisory committee at a public meeting on Thursday, December 3. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. at the Blaine municipal building, 435 Martin Street. Public works director Ravyn Whitewolf helped coordinate the study. “We wanted to open up some dialogue with Canadians,” Whitewolf said. “There are no stops between Bellingham and Vancouver, B.C., and it might be less of a hassle for Canadians living south of the Fraser River to use the Blaine station instead of driving into downtown Vancouver to go south on the train.” The results of the study were varied, and the specifics will be detailed during the public presentation. “There were pluses and minuses,” Roehl said. “The city of Blaine would have to market its station as an option to the lower mainland, but the number of people that the station could serve and the potential travel time savings are intriguing.” The results of the study could be used

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Blaine High School’s Close Up program is planning its second Hunger Run fundraiser. On November 28, the group is organizing a 5K run around the Blaine High School campus. Check-in for the event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Peace Arch replica in front of the high school, with the race beginning at 9 a.m. Participants are asked to bring a donation. Funds raised will benefit two local groups: half of the proceeds are sent to the Blaine Food Bank, while the other is contributed to Close Up’s trip to Washington, D.C. An anonymous donor inspired the first Hunger Run last year. The donor had offered to match any funds raised for the Blaine Food Bank up to $25,000. For Close Up program coordinator Dave Fakkema, the Hunger Run was an ideal fundraiser, as it was “more than just benefiting kids, it benefited the community,” he said. Last year, the group raised roughly $2,300 altogether. While there is not an offer to match funds this year, the Close Up program is still eager to contribute half of its funds to the food bank. The Close Up program is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that takes students to Washington, D.C., which is referred to by the program as a “classroom without walls.” Since the mid 1980s, more than 500 students from Blaine have traveled to the nation’s capital with the program. This year, 11 students from the junior and senior classes will be traveling to D.C. During their stay, students have the opportunity to visit famous monuments, discuss current issues with policymakers from both sides of the political spectrum and meet with their Congressional representatives. Overall, the cost per student is $2,057 to travel with the program. Continued on next page

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Fakkema said donations to Close Up’s general fund or to specific students are greatly appreciated, and can be brought to the Blaine High School office. Any donations to Close Up are also tax deductible. Contact David Fakkema at 360/332-6045 or at dfakkema@blainesd.org with any additional questions.

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westbound after 3:30 p.m. Crews began work on November 20 and are planning to work seven days a week, even through Thanksgiving, to restore the highway. Even so, the work could take several weeks, depending on the weather. The exact cost of the emergency repairs is unknown, but it is expected to exceed $500,000, according to WSDOT. The state will make permanent repairs to the highway next summer. To follow up on the repair process, visit wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/ SR542/NooksackRiverBank.

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The Editor: I am speaking as a Birch Bay community member involved with the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce as liaison to Whatcom County. I have been a participant in the “fun at Birch Bay” all of my life, spending family vacations here every year, and finally purchasing property in 1972. After retiring we now call Birch Bay home. I have been involved in community issues for the past 15 years and the Birch Bay Bible Church has partnered with the community of Birch Bay in a “scandalous” way. They have opened their doors year after year to large public meetings, small committee meetings and many Whatcom County public meetings. Their staff sets up rooms that are scheduled for our meetings and then cleans them up. The ladies of the church often serve coffee and cookie refreshments to welcome the public. Never have they asked the community to reimburse them for the use of the church. They are always gracious and

willing to serve the Birch Bay community in this way. The Birch Bay Bible Church serves as a center of our Birch Bay community like churches did in the beginning of our country. It serves the local community as a gathering place not only to build and encourage people in their spiritual lives but also to help plan and build a better civic community. Quite frankly, I’m not sure how the planning work of this community could have moved forward without the use of this beautiful church facility, since we have no school or civic building in Birch Bay. At this time of Thanksgiving I am grateful for Pastor Tim Thiessen, Vivian Wheeler, the church staff and congregation and would like to thank them for their involvement with and service to the Birch Bay community. Doralee Booth Birch Bay The Editor: A November 20 article in the Belling-

ham Herald reported that the recent windstorm picked up and spread radioactive waste from a ground repository to within 40 feet of Route 4. Read the story at bit. ly/1YkKuMj. In that article, Peter Bergstrom, spokesperson, said while there was a low risk of contamination from this event, it is not acceptable to find radioactive material where it is not supposed to be. That’s also true for coal dust contamination. Given that the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) coal port at Cherry Point will have exposed, uncovered, openair piles of coal that are expected to cover 80 acres and be 60 feet high; given that we have, over the past three years, experienced severe windstorms that appear to be Continued on next page Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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more frequent and increasing in strength; and given that the recent windstorm picked up ground-level, pit-contained radioactive particles, it is clear that coal dust contamination from above-ground, 80-foot high stockpiles will be picked up by wind and spread across the county from Bellingham to Birch Bay and beyond. Coal dust causes a variety of severe, ongoing medical issues, as well as life-ending disorders in young and old alike. Clearly, the relatively small number of jobs that would result after construction of the terminal is completed (some estimates suggest as few as 40) do not warrant threatening the lives of large numbers of people across the county. We do not need, and should not want, the GPT terminal and its high level of risk in our neighborhood, or neighborhoods that adjoin ours. Chuck Kinzer Birch Bay The Editor: The Voting Rights Act enhanced our democracy. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush signed its renewal. Before this act, registering to vote in some states meant guessing the number of jellybeans in a jar,

the number of bubbles on a bar of soap. The Act protected the rights to register and vote. Recently the courts removed those protections and many states are making it difficult to register again. If every new voter-suppression law was struck down today, America would still have one of the lowest voting rates among free peoples. Many citizens choose not to register or just don’t vote. How do we so casually discard our rights? How do we so fully give away our power, our voice in shaping America’s future? We grumble about feeling powerless when we could take the time to vote, together. Historically, we were taught that pooling our votes and resources to hold this country together for its citizens was socialism. We are so well trained that we have allowed the few to dictate our fate, economically and even culturally. The only way we can empower the citizenry of this nation again is through the vote. Socialism is just a word, social action of the citizens is an act. When voters participate in decisions, we will be far better served as citizens of this great nation. Donna Starr Birch Bay

hope Blaine residents are aware of the proposed mega truck parking project just north of the border. Councilor Gill of the city of Surrey has made a promise to trucking companies to find parking for up to 1,300 semi trucks and provide the facilities to service them. Ignoring their own environmental report, the city of Surrey is trying to fast track the facility, already acquiring 77 acres. This project has the potential to cause ground water contamination of the Mount Baker aquifer and harm the salmon-bearing Little Campbell River flowing into Semiahmoo Bay. Thirty years ago the area avoided greater Vancouver’s garbage dump greatly due to American protests. Please direct your voices again to the city of Surrey; urge them to find a different location for this project. For more information go to Facebook, Friends of Hazelmere-Campbell Valley; Twitter, @fhcvalley, hashtag #fishntrucksdonotmix or #notjustagravelpit. Eileen Makepeace Surrey, B.C.

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Kier Munzanreder and Carson Knutzen are three of the high-powered seniors who will make headlines this year. Woods is a 6'4", 325-pound center who has the coordination, awareness and soft touch on his jump shot to match his imposing presence at center. Munzanreder is strong and fast, and can break down defenders at the power/small forward position. Knutzen has a solid mid-range jump shot and the ability to make plays. In addition to seven seniors, most of whom have extensive varsity experience, the boys team has depth in talented younger players as well. Anthony Ball, Jalen Kortlever and Jon Starcer are a few players who will add varsity experience to the mix. Incoming freshman Ben Adam is showing promise as a ball handler who can read the court and distribute. “We’re starting out a lot further ahead than we have in years past,” Pile said. “It’s the most experienced, balanced team we’ve had in awhile.” The girls team, by contrast, needs to replace most of the starters from last year’s team. Of the 12 girls who traveled to the state tournament last year, only five have returned. Five seniors graduated, including standouts Taylor V’Dovec, Mandy Hayes, Brianna Chau and Mikayla Deming. Sophomore Josie Deming is expected to be a big producer on offense this year. Seniors Makayah Veliz and Kjirstin Larsen will add to the mix. “It’s been a challenge with a smaller team this year, but it’s also been a lot of fun,” said head coach Ryan Pike. “At this stage, we’re young so we have to really break it down to the basics in practice to build a solid foundation. We’re working on trying to get balanced scoring from the whole team this year.” Last year, the girls team went 9–11 in the regular season, took third place in the 2A district tournament and lost to White River in the elimination round of the state tournament. The boys team went 5–15.

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Blaine Primary School Addition Underway The work on the classroom addition at Blaine Primary School was initiated in mid-October, with Tiger Construction of Everson serving as the contractor on this project. The new 10,000 sq. ft. addition will serve to accommodate a number of program needs, with the net impact providing for the initiation of a full time Kindergarten Program, beginning with the 2016-17 school year. Construction on the core facility is projected for completion in April of 2016, with the enclosure of the existing play shed, reroofing of the overall facility, and the conversion of a smaller play shed to a music classroom to all take place over the summer of 2016. We look forward to the completion of the Primary School Project as the next school year gets underway. Thank you voters!

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Board Prepares to Present Maintenance & Operations Renewal Levy Initiative on February 9, 2016 Special Election Ballot Blaine School District’s four-year Maintenance and Operations Levy is due for consideration, with the existing Levy set to expire in 2016. The Board of Directors took formal action on a Levy resolution at the meeting on Monday, November 23. School Districts throughout the State remain reliant on local tax revenue for maintenance and operational costs. In Blaine, local taxes pay for 25% of day-to-day operational expenses. Until the Legislature determines a viable strategy for fully funding Basic Education, we remain heavily dependent upon local Levy dollars to fund both existing and future programs. Although the Washington State Supreme Court has directed the State Legislature to provide full funding for Basic Education in the near future, we do not anticipate that this issue will be resolved anytime soon. Unlike a bond, the Maintenance & Operations Levy, approved by voters, provides the District with local tax revenue for a specific period of time (4 years).

Our Local Levy Currently Supports...

The Proposed Levy will also Support...

• Enhanced Staffing (e.g. Student Supervision,

Full Time Kindergarten While the State will provide partial funding for Full Time Kindergarten, levy funds will cover the remaining costs beginning in the 2016-17 school year.

• • • • •

Crossing Guards, Reduced Class Size, Counseling, etc.) Athletics and Co-curricular Programs Enrichment and Intervention Programs (e.g. AP Course Offerings) Staff Training and Compensation for Additional Responsibilities Routine Maintenance & Transportation Needs Associated Economic Inflationary Variables

24-Credit Graduation Requirement

With the existing Levy, the local community has supported our commitment to excellence in academics, athletics and other co-curricular activities, as well as fine and performing arts.

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High School students with access to a broad range of Advanced Placement courses. A substantial number of Blaine High School and Blaine Middle School students participate in after-school athletics and activities. Several non-athletic teams also consistently compete at the High School level, including Career and Technical Education Programs, Math Teams and Chess Teams. Annually, our band and choir programs compete favorably at both regional and state levels. The Drama Program has expanded substantially over the past few years, providing high quality performances for the community as well as key recognition in competition at the regional and state levels.

Beginning with the Blaine High School Class of 2021, students will be required to complete 24 academic credits in order to graduate. Over the course of the next two years, the District will work to implement necessary resources to meet this new state requirement.

New Curriculum at All Levels

After years of budget cuts, we are now “catching up” with very critical curriculum adoptions. The selection and purchase of up-to-date curriculum materials at all levels of the program will continue during the coming Levy cycle.

Rapidly Increasing Technology

Acquisition of technology is crucial to keep pace with the 21st century needs of staff and students to support both day-to-day instructional expectations as well as student assessment requirements which are now mostly done online.

Decreased Costs to Families

The District is committed to offsetting athletic participation fees and supplementing necessary school supplies to decrease costs for families.

Estimated Tax Rates

School Closure Information For school closure information, call the snowline at 332-0789 or visit the Blaine School District Website at www.blainesd.org

Check out our district website! www.blainesd.org

Estimated Levy Tax Rates for Properties in the Blaine School District

Blaine School District’s 2015 Levy Tax Rate is the Lowest in Whatcom County

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Blaine Bellingham Ferndale Lynden Meridian Mount Baker Nooksack Valley

$6,500,000 $7,000,000 $7,170,000 $7,340,000 $7,500,000

$1.85/1000 $1.98/1000 $2.01/1000 $2.04/1000 $2.06/1000

$ 1.84/1000 $ 2.66/1000 $ 3.70/1000 $ 2.90/1000 $ 3.93/1000 $ 3.74/1000 $ 4.38/1000

Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Blaine School District website at www.blainesd.org or by contacting Ron Spanjer, Superintendent or Amber Porter, Business Manager at (360) 332-5881.

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Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, November 14 - November 19 November 14, 12:01 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. November 14, 3:46 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. Blaine man, 38, cited for failing to yield right of way from driveway. November 14, 8:52 p.m.: What-COMM record on Terrace Ave. November 14, 9:45 p.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay Dr. Blaine man, 31, arrested for failing to transfer title and failing to stop/

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on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. November 16, 7:41 a.m.: Refer to Washington State Patrol on Arnie Rd. November 16, 9 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Square St. November 16, 9:32 a.m.: Assist citizen cold call on H Street Rd. November 16, 11:32 a.m.: Harassment cold call on Skeena Wy. November 16, 11:55 a.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Birch Bay Dr. November 16, 3:39 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Lora Ln. November 16, 4:18 p.m.: Suspicious person on Bayshore Dr. November 16, 4:50 p.m.: Alarm audible on Loomis Trail Rd. November 16, 7:40 p.m.: Assault simple on Alderson Rd. November 16, 8:25 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Morris Rd. November 16, 8:25 p.m.: Serve warrant on Morris Rd. November 16, 9:43 p.m.: Alarm audible on Birch Bay Dr. November 16, 10:40 p.m.: As-

sist citizen on Birch Bay Dr. November 17, 8:59 a.m.: Juvenile problem on Holeman Ave. November 17, 9:22 a.m.: Alarm audible on Bay Rd. November 17, 9:43 a.m.: Hazard on Birch Bay Dr. November 17, 11:12 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Sweet Rd. November 17, 1:44 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute cold call on Richie Ln. November 17, 1:57 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking non-injury on Runge Ave. and Bell Rd. November 17, 2:33 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking non-injury on Birch Bay Dr. November 17, 3:14 p.m.: Vehicle prowl cold call on Abalone Wy. November 17, 4:24 p.m.: Security check on Hazel Ln. November 17, 7:21 p.m.: Security check on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. November 17, 7:29 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Birch Bay Dr. November 17, 10 p.m.: Do-

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mestic physical on Delta Line Rd. November 18, 4:28 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident unknown injury on Delta Line Rd. November 18, 10:46 a.m.: Drugs cold call on West Rd. November 18, 1:57 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. November 18, 10:08 p.m.: Traffic stop on Blaine Rd. November 18, 11:17 p.m.: Traffic stop on Blaine Rd. Blaine man, 25, arrested for driving with a suspended license third degree. November 19, 8:23 a.m.: Assist agency on Peace Portal Dr. November 19, 9:33 a.m.: Vehicle abandoned on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. November 19, 11:29 a.m.: Assist agency on Pacific Hwy. November 19, 4:16 p.m.: Burglary on Birch Terrace Ln. November 19, 6:33 p.m.: Extra patrol on Morris Rd. November 19, 6:43 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Dr. November 19, 7:14 p.m.: Serve papers on Cottonwood Ct.

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