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Canadian analyst predicts alltime low for the loonie

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Birch Bay-Lynden Road repairs begin By Steve Guntli Crews have begun repairs to the Birch Bay-Lynden Road I-5 overpass. The overpass was damaged last May when a transporter loaded with an excavator clipped the underside of the overpass. One support girder was seriously damaged while another suffered minor damage. The overpass has been operating with reduced lanes since the accident. Washington State Department of

Transportation (WSDOT) crews will be replacing the 60-foot girder on the underside of the bridge. “The crews will cut out a piece of the existing bridge with the damaged girder,” said Jason Koreski, project engineer for WSDOT. “We’ll then replace the old girder with a new one before pouring a new concrete deck to connect the bridge again.” Traffic on the overpass has been reduced to one lane of alternating traffic. Flaggers will direct traffic during peak travel hours,

Alcoa idling postponed through June By Steve Guntli Workers at Ferndale’s Intalco plant can expect a few more months of employment. On January 19, Alcoa announced it would postpone the idling of the Intalco Works aluminum plant in Ferndale through the end of June. The company announced in November

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it would be shutting down operations at the plant in late March, putting 485 employees out of work. Alcoa representatives cited changes in energy and raw material costs on the global market in their decision to keep the plant open longer. According to an Alcoa news release, once all announced curtailments and clo-

sures are complete, the company will have approximately 25 percent less operating smelting capacity and approximately 20 percent less operating refining capacity by mid-2016. Globally, Alcoa will have 2.1 million metric tons of operating smelting capacity and 12.3 million metric tons of operating refining capacity remaining.

and a temporary signal will be used outside of peak hours. Some of the work will require occasional nighttime closures of both southbound lanes of I-5 near exit 270. At those times, southbound drivers will be instructed to exit at Birch Bay-Lynden Road and immediately access the south entrance to I-5. WSDOT representatives expect construction will be complete by April, barring any delays for severe weather conditions. Follow up on the project’s progress at wsdot.wa.gov.

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The value of the Canadian dollar may drop to an all-time low by the end of the year. The loonie slipped to 69.9 cents on the U.S. dollar on January 11, the first time it’s dipped below 70 cents since 2003, and Canada’s top-ranking forecaster says the decline hasn’t stopped. David Doyle is an analyst for the Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. He was ranked the most accurate forecaster of the Canadian dollar by Bloomberg News and accurately predicted the loonie’s current decline to 69 cents in February 2015. Doyle predicts the loonie will drop to 59 cents on the dollar by the end of the year. This would be an all-time low; the previous low was 61.1 cents in 2002. The drop in the price of oil has been a major contributor to the loonie’s decline. Crude oil is currently priced at $27 a barrel, the lowest it’s been in 13 years. Since the mid-1990s, oil has become one of Canada’s main exports, and provinces like Alberta and Newfoundland, with their rich oil reserves, have been hit hardest by the loonie’s decline. “You could imagine the situation is worse today than it was in the 1990s,” Doyle said in an interview with the Financial Post. “We’re much more dependent on oil than we were in the past.” The impact of the declining loonie on the economy in Whatcom County has been difficult to quantify. According to a study from Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute, fewer Canadians are crossing into the U.S. to shop. The study showed 20 percent fewer crossings in 2014 than in 2013, and a (See Loonie, page 7)

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Arts and Jazz celebrates another year of the arts By Jenna Dennison The Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) is hosting the 19th annual Arts and Jazz event this weekend.

The event supports the Blaine school district’s art, band, choir and drama programs. “This is our chance to tell people what’s happening in our pro-

grams,” said Dorita Gray, speaking on behalf of BFAA. “We’re celebrating what’s happening in the Blaine arts program.” Gray has been working with the BFAA for 35 years, and stresses the importance of arts in students’ education as well as the learning opportunities an education in the arts provides. This year’s event features a silent auction, with 100 percent of

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the funds raised going towards art scholarships and other extracurricular art events for Blaine students. Included in this year’s auction are two sets of four front row tickets to the 2016 Blaine High School graduation ceremony, a custom Seahawks fire pit donated by Tom Erickson and a crab fishing trip hosted by Joseph Imperio. Arts and Jazz will also include

performances from the Blaine High School Jazz Band, along with the Blaine High School choir. Alumni of Blaine’s jazz program will join the jazz band for this special performance. Arts and Jazz will be held on Saturday, January 23 at 7 p.m. in the Blaine schools cafeteria. Admission is $5 at the door.

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County council discusses changes to comprehensive plan By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County Council will hold a public hearing on potential revisions to the county’s comprehensive plan at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, at the Whatcom County Council Chambers at 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham. The hearing will give the public an opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the plan, which includes a 201-acre

expansion the Birch Bay Urban Growth Area. The county’s 20-year compressive plan update must be adopted by June 30, 2016, to comply with the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA), which requires cities and counties to manage growth by designating so-called Urban Growth Areas (UGA) for development and setting aside for protection areas with natural resources. County council will hold an-

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The Northern L ght Lending a helping oar The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Steve Guntli steve@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporters Ian Ferguson, Oliver Lazenby ian@pointrobertspress.com, oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@thenorthernlight.com Office Manager Amy Weaver info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com

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Letters The Editor: I was driving down a Blaine street on a dim and early, rainy morning when I spotted an oncoming cyclist, a younger person, coming toward me near the curb. It wasn’t that this youngster was not wearing a helmet that dismayed me – that’s a discussion for another time. He was riding against the flow of traffic. I see this constantly, and as a cyclist, I urge all parents, riders, educators and cyclists to put a stop to it. Washington (and most other states) considers a bicycle a vehicle and subject to all the rules of the road. This means riders go with the flow of traffic, not against it. Bicyclists on the road are not walkers. They should give walkers the right of way and ride on the correct (right) side of the road. We need to teach our children this and lead by example. Teach them proper signaling, to stop at stop signs and to respect cars and walkers. If they learn the rules before they get behind the wheel, they are better prepared. By the way, that includes a front light or reflector and a rear reflector on the bicycle – that is another legal requirement. As a cyclist, I may not like it if I violate traffic laws or mechanical requirements and a police officer cites me, but I will accept it – I have the responsibility to obey the law. Let’s teach our kids the same way. Sandy Phillips Custer The Editor: We would like to bring to the attention of your readers that the Blaine school district maintenance and operations levy is

up for renewal in a special election on February 9. The levy (which would cover a four-year period) supports a wide variety of programs and services in the school district, including routine maintenance and transportation needs, staff training, Advanced Placement programs and numerous athletic, music and other extracurricular activities. In Blaine, continuous support of the levy is important to the continued high level functioning of the school district, as local taxes pay for only 25 percent of dayto-day operational expenses. The cost of the levy, $1.85 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2016, rising to $2.06 in 2020, is the lowest in Whatcom County. Please help support excellence in our school district and vote “Yes” for the levy in February. For more information, please see blainesd.org. Mike and Anne Abrams Custer The Editor: In August of 2015 I was sexually assaulted at my place of work in Blaine. This is my experience with the Blaine Police Department (PD) for the last six months. I cannot help but feel the complete lack of professionalism and verging neglect that I feel emanating from the Blaine PD concerning my welfare as a Washington citizen and former person employed within its community. According to the city of Blaine’s website: “Community safety begins with the aggressive pursuit of criminal activity, and with the equally aggressive protection of individual rights to peace, privacy, and freedom...” When I was sexually assaulted, I was

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encouraged to contact the police to file a report which took a tremendous amount of courage in addition to the fact that I was physically still in shock. I made the first call to file the report but was told that an officer would contact me at a later time to file the report. Eventually I was called by the attending officer, and right away he informed me that he was “going on vacation in 45 minutes,” implying that I needed to be quick with the reason I needed him to contact me. If I didn’t feel trepidation before, during and after the first contact with Blaine PD, I certainly felt it now – I was barely processing the fact that I had been sexually assaulted, now I needed to make sure I wasn’t going to take up this officer’s time with my story. I thanked him for taking the time to call me, and explained what happened in detail. It has been a true gauntlet ever since. This is alarming since sexual assault is such a violent and predatory matter that affects the public health of a community. Needless to say, I am thoroughly disenchanted with the Blaine PD’s work ethic, professionalism and their attitude concerning victims of violent crimes. I feel everything – including feeling safe in my own skin – has changed and it shakes me deeply that I can’t trust the police to do their job and help me with professionalism and courtesy. Catherine Kielty Bellingham Continued on next page 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.

Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.

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

Blaine Parks Board: Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.

Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.

Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu.

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.

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The Editor: A new year has arrived with new challenges and opportunities. Here in Washington, a caucus state, we the people have the right and privilege of selecting the presidential candidate of our choice at the grass-roots level. Anyone who considers themselves a Democrat and is a registered voter in the precinct in which they live may participate in the Democratic caucus. Those who turn 18 years old before November 8, 2016, are also eligible to participate. You also will vote for delegates who champion your candidate at the legislative district caucus. At each level – legislative district, Congressional district and state – delegates advocate for the chosen candidate, and vote on who will represent that candidate at the next level. Mark your calendar now and

save the date of March 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sign up for more information at whatcomdemocrats.com or call 360/647-7661. Ruth Higgins Blaine The Editor: In talking to people in Blaine I have observed an interest in preserving the “Blaine story,” one you can’t find in history books. A Blaine historical society would be an excellent opportunity to accomplish this goal. I am looking for people who love Blaine and would gather with me to paint a picture of what an historical society should do. You may not want to

be an active member, but would like to help paint the picture. If so, please contact me at jimzellwa@aol.com or 360-739-1028. I am now working on making a digital archive of the old Blaine newspapers. I am collecting stories of early Blaine and I am interested in doing oral stories from Blaine’s past. I also want to take digital pictures of historical items such as pictures and the cash register from the Goff store. That is my quest. I am only one person – you may have other dreams and ideas. Help me paint the Blaine story so the people after us will know and love Blaine. Jim Zell Blaine

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Sports Boys squeak out win at Bellingham By Ian Ferguson The boys basketball team nearly squandered an 11-point lead, but held on to win their second conference game of the season against the Bellingham Red Raiders. The final score of the January 19 Northwest Conference game was 68–66. The Borderites played a high intensity, back-and-forth game with good ball movement and solid defense, building a comfortable lead through the three quarters. Big man Shaq Woods was an unstoppable force under the basket, scoring 28 points for Blaine, 12 of which came in the third quarter. With only 1:30 left to play in the fourth, Blaine was ahead by 11 points, but that’s when the Raiders turned up the pressure. Using a tenacious full-court press, the Raiders forced three turnovers in a row and quickly cut Blaine’s lead to two points.

Despite a missed foul shot in the final seconds, Blaine held onto the lead for the win. “We got the win, but it wasn’t pretty,” Blaine head coach Shaun Pile said. “We made it tougher on ourselves than it needed to be by letting the lead slip away at the end. We couldn’t handle the intensity when they turned it up.” Woods notched 28 points and 15 rebounds, for his fifth double-double of the season. “He couldn’t be stopped,” Pile said. Kier Munzanreder scored 16 points and Carson Knutzen scored nine. The win at Bellingham followed a non-conference win January 16 at home versus Nathan Hale, a Seattle-areas school near Seattle. The game went into overtime after an exciting fourth quarter. Blaine tied the game at 64 points with less than two minutes to play, and a series of near misses on both sides sent the

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game into overtime. In overtime, Blaine outscored Nathan Hale 13–7, for a final score of 77–71. “They had a good manto-man full court press, and they forced a lot of turnovers, which hurt us,” Pile said. “We were able to pull it together in overtime. It was a good all around team game with balanced scoring.” The win against Nathan Hale came one day after the Borderites lost a conference game to Anacortes 74–59. “The team did a great job of bouncing back from a tough loss,” Pile said. The Borderites are now 3–4 in conference and 8–7 overall. If they can beat Sehome in their next game, the Borderites have a good shot at clinching the fourth seed for the District Tournament. “The Sehome game is probably our most important game of the season,” Pile said. Sehome is 2–4 in conference and 4–10 overall. The game against Sehome will be played at Blaine this Friday, January 22. It is the “Coaches Vs. Cancer” game, and funds will be raised for cancer research. The game begins at 7:30 p.m.

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With 10 wrestlers placing in the Northwest Conference Tournament, the Blaine wrestling team reclaimed the Northwest Conference Championship title for the third time in four years. Six Borderites earned individual titles in the tournament at Meridian January 16: Derreck Camba (132 pounds), Preston Bellville (138), Anthony Frey (145), Caleb Frey (152), Riley Fritsch (160) and Saul Magallon (195). Colton Economy (126) wrestled to a second place finish.

Magallon continued his streak of big wins that began with his first tournament title at the Panther Classic January 9. His win in the dual meet against Ferndale January 13 put the Borderites on the path to a 42–29 victory against the local rivals. Magallon was named WIAA Athlete of the Week last week, but perhaps his most important win of the season so far came during the finals of the Northwest Conference tournament. Magallon defeated Burlington-Edison’s Michael Huscusson in a title match that went to four overtimes. During the final

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sudden-death round, Magallon earned the crucial point with an escape, bringing the Borderites to a team total of 220.5 points. In addition to six champions, Blaine had seven wrestlers in the finals, 10 placers, 35 wins and nine losses in the tournament. The Borderites will next face Bellingham in a dual meet at Bellingham on Wednesday, January 27. The meet begins at 7 p.m. A home meet against Sedro-Woolley scheduled for Wednesday, January 20 has been postponed, with the new date to be determined.

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About 4,414 of those new residents will land in Blaine, according to the county’s projections. The Blaine Urban Growth Area can handle 6,445, so planners proposed no changes to its boundaries in the compressive plan update. The plan update also recognizes the need for Blaine to balance population growth with water quality in Drayton Harbor. The levels of fecal coliform,

bacteria that originates in warm-blooded animals intestines, has caused the state Department of Health to close shellfish harvesting beds in the past. For Birch Bay, the current draft of the comprehensive plan update includes a proposal to add 201 acres to the Birch Bay Urban Growth Area. Without the expansion, Birch Bay’s UGA could accommodate 5,250 more residents by 2036. That won’t be enough to accommodate the projected 5,500 new residents Birch Bay will get in that time.

After the proposed expansion, the UGA would have the capacity for 5,627 more residents, according to the draft comprehensive plan. The draft plan also includes an amendment to the district zoned Resort Commercial that would increase the density of single family dwellings, reduce setback limits, and require previous surfaces for driveways or other methods of stormwater infiltration. With those changes, planners aim to continue the Birch Bay tradition of building cottages on small lots, Aamot said.

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Blaine School District Four-Year Maintenance & Operations Levy Renewal February 9, 2016 Ballot Measure What is a Maintenance & Operations Levy?

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. From staffing the classroom, to purchasing curriculum and technology, to providing professional development for staff, to the athletic arena, to after school activity programs for students, to transportation and food service costs, to facility and equipment maintenance needs, virtually every aspect of the program is necessarily supported to some degree by the Maintenance and Operations Levy. Over the past five years, with respect to Legislative fiscal challenges and expectations, there has perhaps been no single issue commanding greater public attention in the State of Washington than that of the pursuit of ample funding for basic education programs in our public schools. At present, as has been well chronicled, the State Supreme Court has implemented financial sanctions against the Washington State Legislature for failure to follow through on K-12 basic education funding commitments. As in each of the more recent Legislative sessions, the 2016 session once again promises to be both dynamic and challenging, as some level of significant resolution on the matter of basic education funding continues to be debated. In the interim, and for the foreseeable future, local school district tax measures, formally referred to as Maintenance and Operations Levies, will continue to be necessary, if existing programs and future, pending mandates are to be adequately supported. In the Blaine School District, registered voters are being asked to consider a four-year Maintenance and Operations Levy, which once approved in the February 9 Special Election, will replace the existing levy, a levy that is set to expire at the conclusion of the 2016 calendar year. Maintenance and Operations Levies have served as an essential funding mechanism for school districts in the State of Washington for decades.

The program expenditures supported by local Levy funding in the Blaine School District currently include, but are not limited to:

Our proposed Maintenance & Operations Levy will also support:

• Enhanced Staffing (e.g. Student Supervision, Crossing Guards, Reduced Class Size,

Full Time Kindergarten - While the State will provide par-

• • • • •

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

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

24-Credit Graduation Requirement - 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.

While projected tax rates for our Maintenance and Operations Levy increase each year, to support the rising cost of existing programs, as well as the Blaine School District’s obligation to offset the cost of new mandates at the State level, our rates remain competitive with other Districts in Whatcom County. 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

JANUARY

21 23 25 25 26 28–29 30

6th Grade Concert, 7 p.m. Arts and Jazz Festival, 7 p.m. M.S. 3rd Sports Season Begins School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. H.S. Theater Arts Class Presentations, 7 p.m. H.S. Finals H.S. 9th-12th Grade Math Championships

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

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

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 technol-

ogy 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 that are now mostly done online. Decreased Program Related Costs to Families - The District is committed to offsetting athletic participation fees and supplementing necessary school supplies to decrease costs for families.

2016 School Calendar FEBRUARY

1 LID Day – No School 2 P.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. 8 Student Late Arrival – 10:20 a.m. 8 M.S. PTO Meeting, 7 p.m. 9 E.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. 12-15 No School – Mid-Winter Break 16 M.S. Sports Award Assembly, 1 p.m. 22 School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. 23 7th/8th Grade Concert, 7 p.m. 24 E.S. 3rd/4th Grade Concert, 1:30 p.m. 26 E.S. 5th Grade Concert, 1:30 p.m. 27 M.S County Math Championships 29 H.S. Spring Sports Begin 29 – March 4 K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal, 12:50 p.m.

MARCH 1 3 3 5 7 7 8 10 14 16

P.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. H.S. Blood Drive H.S. Spring Parents Sports Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Pizza and Pizzazz, 5 p.m. M.S. 3rd Trimester Begins Student Late Arrival – 10:20 a.m. E.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. Kindergarten Registration 10 a.m. M.S. PTO Meeting, 7 p.m. B.F.A.A. Meeting, 7 p.m.

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at your vitals. These are good indicators of overall wellness. Plus, it’s still a good idea to get that flu shot, if you haven’t already done so. If you’re pregnant, have kids or are a caregiver to elderly parents, it’s even more important to get vaccinated, as these are the most atrisk groups for complications from flu. Many pharmacies offer quick, in-store vaccinations. Practice healthy living Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get enough sleep, eat the right foods to ensure proper nutrition, drink

plenty of water and exercise regularly. Avoid close contact with sick people and maintain a safe distance from others when you are sick. If necessary, stay home from work or school to keep your germs from spreading. Cover your mouth and nose with a sleeve or tissue when coughing or sneezing. Sanitize doorknobs, light switches and work areas. Also, don’t forget to wash your hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer throughout the day to combat contamination.

Keep your cool Even the best preparation can leave your family susceptible to cold and flu. Fever and chills are typically signs you’re getting sick. Remember, a fever isn’t always a bad thing. It means your body is working hard to fight off infection. But for parents of small children, putting feverish kids to bed at night can still be unnerving. “A 24-hour temperature monitor that continuously records a child’s temperature readings could alleviate many parents’ concerns when

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If you suspect your dog has contracted the canine flu, it’s important to call your vet ahead of time, and not just walk in. The vet will arrange to let the dog in another entrance to avoid contaminating any other dogs that might be in the waiting room. The treatment for canine flu is

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1140 4th St., Blaine • $280,000

Only two blocks from the Bay! Originally crafted in 1894, this charmer has now met 2016 sensibilities! Renovations include a new roof, Hardie siding on an old addition, new sheetrock, new carpet, new paint in & out. Solid hemlock raised panel doors, fir trim, two new bathrooms, skylights, marble, hardwood, granite and tile floors, new windows. Really a must see.

Linda Kiens • 360-815-6640

Easy access & secure facility in ship shape order. 46’ length by 20’ beam. Call Hugh - 24 years experience helping buyers & sellers. 2930 Newmarket St. #111 • Bellingham CallHugh.com

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BIRCH BAY / CUSTER

2-BR, 1-BA House. New paint inside/ out. Storage, large carport, W/D, stove, refrig., $895/mo. Enjoy all Birch Bay Village amenities. 2-BR, 2-BA House. W/D, DW, stove refrig., work shop, great bay water view, landscaping included. Eco friendly heat pump $950/mo.

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3-Br, 2-BA Duplex. Garage, W/D, DW, refrig. W/S paid. Avail. Oct.15, $945/mo.

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925 Ludwick Ave. Blaine Call for Available Space Yard Space is Available Truck • RV • Boat • Vehicle Parking/Storage

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NELSON BUILDING

RARE OPPORTUNITY for Covered Moorage in Blaine Harbor $15,000

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8625 Ashbury Ct. • $674,000

Exterior stone work & custom double entry doors this home wins you over at first glance. Classically built home is thoughtfully planned & well-designed in the use of space & detail. 3 car garage, 4 fireplaces, private guest suites, high ceilings over-sized windows, custom cabinetry--so many features! And the best part of this rare gem---an outdoor room with fireplace, kitchen & TV ~ rarely seen in the Pacific Northwest! Great sun exposure--peaceful & quiet!

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Under construction, one level 3-BR, 2-BA, 2-car garage. Architecturally designed for the lot, efficient floor plan lots of natural light, won’t last long! A great starter or downsizing home. Due to the location, close to the Canadian border, this is a must see for commuters or investor looking for a rental property. There’s still time to choose your colors, carpet.

CAPTIVATING CURB APPEAL!

Close to everything you could need. One-of-a-kind log home, constructed using the timber from this near 5 acre estate by a true craftsman. Enjoy the year-round private covered porch as you soak in the beauty of the gardens & fenced yard or go for a walk along the creek on your own private trail. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings & character abound makes for a great space to entertain or to lounge & relax. Come see this great home that will stand the test of time!

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5161 Heronswood • $599,900

2712 sq. ft. 3 bd, 2.5 bth, office, bonus room, pantry, bamboo floors, granite countertops, maple cab, stainless appliances, natural gas, gas fireplace, 4 car garage, covered and uncovered deck on 1.05 ac. Gated community of only 13 homes. Conservation easement of 40 ac, see it today!

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January 21 - 27, 2016 • thenorthernlight.com

Whatcom County sheriff’s report, Jan. 6 -12 January 6, 7:27 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Blaine man cited for following too close. January 6, 8:50 a.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Drive. January 6, 8:55 a.m.: Missing person on Loomis Trail Road. January 6, 10:49 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Arnie Road. January 6, 11 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 6, 12:02 p.m.: Property found on Alderson Road. January 6, 12:07 p.m.: Theft cold call on Blaine Road. January 6, 12:15 p.m.: Assist citizen on Harborview Road. January 6, 12:18 p.m.: Theft cold call on Andreason Place. January 6, 1:07 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Beach Way Drive. January 6, 1:55 p.m.: Senile subject on Kickerville Road. January 6, 2:35 p.m.: Impound private on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 6, 3:12 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Comox Loop. January 6, 3:28 p.m.: Death investigation on North Enterprise Road. January 6, 7:27 p.m.: Alarm audible on Kickerville Road. January 6, 7:56 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking,

non-injury on Custer School Road. January 6, 9:30 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident unknown injury on Haynie Road. January 6, 10:49 p.m.: Traffic problem on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 7, 5:30 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Portal Way. January 7, 7:26 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, noninjury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 7, 8:21 a.m.: Assault with a weapon on Youngs Road. January 7, 8:39 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident unknown injury on Portal Way. January 7, 10:08 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch BayLynden Road. January 7, 12:11 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Drive. January 7, 3:45 p.m.: Vehicle theft cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 7, 4:23 p.m.: Theft cold call on Harborview Road. January 8, 2:55 a.m.: Mental on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 8, 8:39 a.m.: Suspicious person on Roblee Drive. January 8, noon: Counterfeit on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 8, 12:14 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Birch Bay Drive. January 8, 5:23 p.m.: Vandalism

cold call on Birch Bay Drive. January 9, 10:54 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Creasey Road. January 9, 1:41 p.m.: Civil problem on Birch Terrace Drive. January 9, 4:47 p.m.: Suspicious person on Flambeau Road. January 9, 5:01 p.m.: Civil problem on East Street. January 9, 7:39 p.m.: Domestic physical on Haynie Road. January 9, 9:19 p.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 10, 10:15 a.m.: Alarm audible on Loomis Trail Road. January 10, 4:06 p.m.: Littering cold call on Hall Road. January 10, 4:29 p.m.: Senile subject on Kickerville Road. January 10, 5:11 p.m.: Trespass on Lincoln Road. January 10, 8:18 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 10, 10:25 p.m.: Missing child on Harborview Road. January 11, 7:56 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Sunburst Drive. January 12, 6:35 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 12, 10:52 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Sunrise Road. January 12, 6:36 p.m.: Welfare check on Birch Terrace Drive. January 12, 11:37 p.m.: Attempted suicide on Boblett Road.

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OBITUARIES Paul Eugene Gaudette

April 16, 1924 - January 6, 2016 Paul Gaudette passed away on January 6, 2016 at home in Tucson at the age of 91. After serving in the Army Air Corp in WWII, Paul attended the U of WA where he met first wife Betty Jacobs. They lived at Birch Bay where he helped operate the Shore Acres Roller Rink and ran the Beachcomber of Birch Bay gift shop across the street (now home to the VIA Café). In 1959, he started Beachcomber Books, a mail order business specializing in military aviation history (the shop was relocated and is now home to the Birch Bay Visitor Info Center). In 1975 Paul moved to Tucson where he continued in the book business until he retired in 2004. Paul’s lifelong avocation was creating abstract art pieces of from a variety of materials, particularly ceramic sculptures. Paul is survived by his wife of 35 years Carol Gaudette, sister Rosemarie (Bob) Ellis and children Chris (Susie) Gaudette, Nan (Larry) Brimmer, Gail (Jim) Thorvardson, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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