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Blaine Food Bank calls on the public to raise 25K by mid-December
Autumn sunset paints Blaine shades of yellow and orange
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e As days pass by, the money being raised for the Blaine Food Bank’s current fundraising initiative continues to roll in. If the food bank reaches its goal of $25,000 by mid-December, an anonymous local donor has committed to match the funds in full. That money, $50,000 at a minimum, would pay for a year’s worth of eggs and milk from Lynden-based Edaleen Dairy for the food bank, which serves neighboring locations in Birch Bay and Custer, said office manager Joan Smith. The campaign ends on Friday, December 16 and the public is invited to donate with cash or check, by mail or in person. The campaign is usually the year’s most successful in terms of total funds raised for the organization, Smith said. “It’s wonderful,” she added. On average, 400 families, or 1,500 individuals, visit the facility weekly and receive more than 20,000 pounds of foodstuffs. Demand is on the rise – the volunteer organization is serving 100 more families than it was last year at the same time. “It seems to go up every year,” Smith said. The campaign, which began on October 17, had raised $2,200 in just five days. The Blaine Food Bank is accepting monetary donations in person at its location at 500 C Street in Blaine. Checks or cash can also be mailed to P.O. Box 472. The organization always accepts non-perishable foods as well as baby products and pet food, which are often in high demand. For more information about the Blaine Food Bank, call 360/332-6350.
s The sun sets on the Peace Arch on a cool day in October. After nearly a month into the fall season, Blaine is still below the six-year average for precipitation, according to statistics provided by Mike Sowers, operations manager with Birch Bay Water and Sewer District. The National Weather Service forecasts rain for the coming week.
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Birch Bay park plan is nearly final after three design meetings By Oliver Lazenby One project with the potential to transform Birch Bay in the next five years is coming together, at least on paper. After a third and final public presentation, Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department and its design contractor are making tweaks to the Birch Bay Community Park project. Plans for the 4.1-acre park call for a layout with about 124 parking spaces, a public restroom, beach access and several acres of open space dotted with picnic
tables, trees, and a small natural play area. “It’s a relatively simple plan, but in that simple layout it allows us to accommodate a variety of day-to-day uses as well as special events throughout the year,” said county parks design and development supervisor Rod Lamb. The county bought the park property, just north of the Birch Bay Visitor Information Center at 7954 Birch Bay Drive, for $2.5 million in late 2014. The county had an initial public planning meeting to gather ideas on August 6 and another public meeting to discuss two
designs on August 31. The county and its designer, Robert W. Droll Landscape Architects, have subsequently made relatively minor adjustments to the community’s preferred design. “The modifications were modest,” Lamb said. “We took a closer look at the spatial arrangement of the elements and relocated some of them.” For example, the designers pulled the fire pit back from the restroom for safety reasons and fine-tuned locations for wheelchair-accessible picnic tables. (See Park, page 2)
B y P at G r u bb Apart from deciding who would be the better candidate for President, the Donald or Hillary, local voters in this year’s general election have a slew of initiatives, advisory votes and a Senate Joint Resolution to consider. In fact, voters will first need to plow through 58 pages of the state voters’ pamphlet before they get to look at candidates running for federal, state and local offices. But they’re not finished yet – local tax levies and initiatives begin on page 109 and go on until page 149. Reading
it in bed is a surefire way to get a good night’s rest. Here’s an abbreviated look at state initiatives. Show me the money One problem with the voters’ pamphlet is that it doesn’t identify who has paid for, and has a vested interest in, getting the initiative on the ballot. We’ve included the latest figures shown on the Public Disclosure Commission website (bit.ly/2erLkbK). If it’s not clear whether the initiative has merit, check out who has written the statements for and against.
I-1433 This initiative would establish higher minimum wages, require employers to offer paid sick leave and adopt related laws. Washington state calculates cost of living increases to the minimum wage every fall which goes into effect the following January. The current minimum wage is $9.47 an hour for employees 18 years or older. A full-time worker would make $19,697 annually. Projected increases under current law anticipates increases to; (See Election, page 9)
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s The third and final meeting was held last week to finalize the Birch Bay Community Park master plan, seen above.
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The final designs include the ability to block off parts of the parking lot at certain times of the year to accommodate basketball, pickle ball or other “court sports,” and the ability to use the grassy area as parking, with traffic directors, for the community’s biggest events. Meeting attendees suggested having a campsite to accommodate a park host, who would live at the park. The host site would take up valuable park space, but could cut down on operating and maintenance costs. County officials think the site doesn’t need a host, Lamb said. They don’t anticipate much
undesirable activity at the park since it’s clearly visible from Birch Bay Drive. The county doesn’t have a host at any of its other parks, Lamb said. “When we get closer to development I think that issue will come up, but really it’s a discussion between the county and the community,” Lamb said. Originally, county officials said park construction probably wouldn’t start until after the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility (Birch Bay berm) project is finished. Since park planning started, that project has been delayed. Lamb said park construction isn’t contingent on the Birch Bay berm. Previously, the county planned to use the park property to store construction material
to be used for the berm project. That’s no longer the case, and further delays to the berm shouldn’t affect park construction. “They’re not really coupled in that way,” Lamb said. However, the berm project is funded and the community park is not. Next, Whatcom County will estimate costs for park construction and operation, and the design will go before Whatcom County Council, likely at the beginning of next year, said county parks and recreation director Michael McFarlane. After that, the county will apply for grants and work on funding the park. “The next round for state grants won’t occur until 2018,” McFarlane said. “Those will be announced late in 2019.”
Salishan Neighborhood prepares for Cleanup Day Cleanup Day is just around the corner for folks living in the Salishan Neighborhood. On Friday, October 28, the city of Blaine will supply self-serve garbage, recycling and yard waste drop-off bins at the dead end of G Street next to the Blaine Public
Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those interested in participating are asked to enter the location through Third Street to ensure the proper flow of traffic. Certain items will not be accepted, including medicine, electronics, hazardous waste, paint,
oil and grass clippings. To review the full list, visit the city of Blaine homepage at cityofblaine.com. Community planner Maddie Ottley is also available to answer questions by phone or email at 360/543-9837 or motley@cityofblaine.com.
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The event kicks off with a reception at 6 PM, followed by a 3-course dinner by chef Bruno Feldeisen showcasing produce from Growing Veterans. Featuring MC Mark Wright from Seattle’s KING 5 TV. Tickets $95 • $85 for Veterans • $99 room rate for ticket holders For reservations call 360-318-2042 W a s h i n g t o n ’s S e a s i d e R e t r e a t . All auction proceeds benefit Growing Veterans, a non-profit organization with a vision to end the isolation experienced by returning veterans and to make sustainable agriculture the norm in our community.
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Our son James, a fit and healthy 31 year old, along with his wife Sarah, ran in the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon on September 25th 2016 This was the 2nd Half Marathon James had ever run and as such was trying to improve on his time. He did an awesome job and crossed the finish line 12 minutes faster than his first attempt. Moments after this photo to the left was taken, James collapsed. His heart had stopped due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
He had no pulse…..and he was not breathing. Miraculously for him and our entire family a dedicated group of folks jumped into action.
s Blaine school board president Mike Dodd, r., presents an award to Blaine public works employees Wayne Mathers, l., and Justin Dixon for the departments’ help in faciliting Blaine High School’s reopening after an explosion damaged the school’s electric room on September 28.
Dr. Ward Naviaux, an ER doctor was present as well as an airlift medic, a local internal medicine doctor, an anesthesia tech, and a full complement of paramedic’s and firefighters.
Photo by Oliver Lazenby
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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Stefanie Donahue stefanie@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Oliver Lazenby 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 The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXII, No 20 Circulation: 10,500 copies
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Adventurous hay hopper explores the BP uplands
s Luther Olson skips across a series of hay bales at the BP uplands, located at 4900 Brown Road in Birch Bay.
Letters The Editor: The Community Assistance Program would like to say a huge thank you to everyone in our community who donated coats and other winter clothing to the annual CAP/Interfaith Coalition Winter Coat Drive. Over 500 coats were donated this year, along with many beautiful handmade hats and scarves. Just over 260 coats were given out, along with 524 pairs of socks, 260 pairs of gloves, and 213 hats. Some of the left over items will be distributed at the Blaine Clothing Bank through the winter, while the remainder were taken to the Bellingham coat distribution last weekend. We also want to thank the churches, businesses and other organizations that were collection points for the coat drive, as well as the volunteers who helped out. Every year we are amazed at the generosity of people in this community. Thank you all for helping to keep our neighbors warm through the winter months ahead. Linda Bennett CAP Coat Drive director The Editor: Luanne Van Werven’s Sunshine Committee, as noted in The Northern Light
two weeks ago, is actually the appropriations committee tasked with dealing with the McCleary decision and general budget. According to today’s Bellingham Herald, she shows misinformed knowledge of education. One of the problems with educational funding is that “full funding” was last defined in 1978, before computers and new telephone and technology requirements. It did not include new testing requirements and the incumbent costs. It did not include foreign languages, Advanced Placement and most remediation programs. Added cost is not about inefficiency and poor planning, it is a matter of legislated requirements and the basic needs of specific learners. Legislators and people who mistrust trained professional educators are sold the idea of requirements lobbied by text and testing publishers. They do not understand the needs of today’s students. Accountability is important, but the cost of constant testing and results analysis should be evaluated for worthiness of expensive and learning time consumption. Educational funding is anything but sunshine. It should be about student-focused learning: not about politics.
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Support Sharlaine LaClair, whose son attends a publicly funded school, and who understands that education and other issues are serious. Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: I’m 71 and my mailing address indicates Custer which, as most folks know, is just a crossroads. I’m still quite active working on projects in my shop or outdoors, but should I injure myself, I am pretty much on my own until aid arrives. Hopefully, I would be able to reach my cell (See Letters, page 15)
Letters Policy: The Northern Light does not publish political letters between October 27 and the November 8 election. 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.
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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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By Oliver Lazenby Another strong showing at home on Friday secured the Borderites a spot in the district playoffs and gave some key players a rest before the final regular season game. In a 48–0 blowout, the Borderites beat Sehome (0–8) and secured the fourth spot in the district playoffs crossover game, the one qualifying contest for the state tournament. It’s Blaine’s first trip to the district playoffs since 2013. Before that, Blaine regularly made the district and even state playoffs, said Jay Dodd, who’s been the Borderite head coach since 2006. “It’s exciting to get back on track,” Dodd said. Blaine’s senior night game against Sehome was a showcase for Blaine’s 21 seniors in their final game at home. “The seniors did a great job of leading us,” Dodd said. The team’s senior offensive standouts started it off. Anthony Ball scored on Blaine’s first pos-
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s The Blaine High School marching band playing at half-time during Blaine High School’s homecoming celebration.
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session on a 53-yard pass from Jalen Kortlever. After making the catch at the 35-yard line, Ball ran 15 yards and then paused to let a Sehome safety run by him before he continued into the end zone. Blaine’s other offensive stalwart, Riley Fritsch, scored the next touchdown in the second quarter on a 59-yard run. Fritsch scored again in the same quarter and rushed for a total of 89 yards. Other Blaine touchdown scorers were Hudson Reid on an 8-yard reception, Garrett Adams on a 14-yard run and Julian Gonzales on a 49-yard run. River Markusen scored two on a blocked punt return. Markusen and the rest of Blaine’s defense held Sehome to just 30 offensive yards. Sehome fought hard the whole way through, snagging interceptions and winning fumbles – which were frequent for both sides as mud patches in the field blossomed in the rain. Blaine’s commanding lead allowed players who don’t normally get much playing time to shine in the second half. Sophomore Cam Ellis got some time at quarterback and Ethan King kicked an extra point. It also let key players rest and recover from
injuries before the last game of the season at Burlington-Edison (5–2, 3–2 in conference games) this Thursday. Co-captain Gunnar Arnason and standout sophomore wide receiver Chase Abshere have both been out for several games with minor injuries, and big senior lineman John Kramme has been banged up much of the season, Dodd said. They all got Friday off. Blaine’s first playoff game, on November 5, is a district cross game in which it will play a topranked team from the Wesco, Cascade or Kingco district. If the Borderites beat Burlington-Edison this week they’ll earn the No. 3 seed and will face Archbishop Murphy in the first playoff game. Archbishop Murphy made national headlines after four opponents in a row forfeited, concerned that Archbishop Murphy’s six players over 250 pounds would leave them battered. No one has scored yet against Archbishop Murphy this season. If Blaine loses to Burlington-Edison and Lakewood also loses one of its final two games, Blaine will be the fourth-ranked team in the first round of playoffs and will likely play Liberty.
Member of the Month North Bay Christ The King Community Church 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road northbayctk.com facebook.com/NorthBayCTK 360-332-1951 Number of employees: Two full time and five part-time How long in business: 13 years Description of the business: Sunday services held at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. for adults and kids; Sunday evening service for 6th-12th grade students from 6:30-8:00 p.m. As a local church, North Bay Christ The King (NBCTK) doesn’t just hold Sunday services but is dedicated to serving the community in practical ways; e.g., partnerships with Community Meals of Blaine, Community Assistance Program, The Bridge at Birch Bay and Whatcom County’s Adopt-a-Road program. NBCTK has various small groups that convene locally throughout the week for friendship and spiritual growth. How the business started: As part of the CTK network of churches in Whatcom County, NBCTK started as a church plant by Christ the King Church in Bellingham on Easter Sunday 2003, and through various locations has continued to thrive and grow and be a positive presence in the Blaine/Birch Bay/Custer community. Future goals: As NBCTK is strategically located in the heart of Birch Bay, we strive to reach out to people that do not attend a church, making them feel comfortable by offering a casual atmosphere, vibrant children’s program, contemporary music and relevant teaching that makes sense in everyday life. It is a place that people can discover and use their God-given potential and partner together to make a greater difference by serving our local community and beyond. Featured businesses are selected randomly from the Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce membership.
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s Senior homecoming king and queen Isaac Avena and Sophia Lavert on the senior float during Blaine High School’s homecoming celebration. Photo by Oliver Lazenby
BHS sports recap October 19-25 Football: October 21: Blaine beat Sehome 48–0 at home. Soccer: October 20: Blaine lost to Burlington-Edison 4–0 at home.
October 24: Blaine lost to Lakewood 1–0 at home. Volleyball: October 20: Blaine lost to Burlington-Edison 3–0 at home. October 24: Blaine lost to Ferndale 3–0 away.
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Blaine’s Jeff Coston wins third major tournament this year Medicare B O L y
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Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club’s Jeff Coston won the 2016 Club Car WWC PGA Senior Chapter Championship on Tuesday, October 18, at Rainier Golf and Country Club in Des Moines, his third major win this year. Following a busy week of travel, Coston played on the course without previewing. “That was the first time in my whole career I’d ever done that. I’m usually a preparation guy,” he said. Coston got off to a slow start but birdied two of the last three holes in the qualifier, which put him in a playoff with Brian Davis,
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with 13 percent of county sales in the same period. “Ferndale is the primary recipient of this shift with market share rising from 12 percent to 16 percent this year,” Johnson said. “The rest is spread throughout the county.” Johnson attributes price and inventory as the primary cause of the shifts. In Blaine and Birch Bay, the median price of a home went up 14 percent to $289,000 in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015. Homes were on the market for about 81
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2017 - $9.55 ($19,864); 2018 $9.77 ($20,321); 2019 - $10.02 ($20,841) and on up to $10.83 ($22,526) in 2022. If approved, I-1433 would increase the minimum wage on January 1, 2017 to $11/hour ($22,880) and by 50 cents an hour each January until 2021 when it would go from $13.50 ($28,080) to $13.86 ($28,828) and another 37 cents the following year to $14.23 ($29,598). The mandatory sick leave would provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked by an employee and up to 40 hours of sick leave could be carried over to the next year. Employers would be free to offer more generous terms if they so desired. The No on I-1433 PAC has reported contributions of $85,171 mainly from business organizations such as the Washington Retail Association ($10,000), Washington Restaurant Association ($25,000) and the Association of Washington Business ($15,000). Raise Up Washington’s (Yes on I-1433) latest campaign contribution reports shows it has received $4,222,062 with significant donations from unions (SEIU $100,000, Washington State Labor Council $10,000) while The Fairness Project, a California-based nonprofit entity that supports state initiatives to raise minimum wages, has shoveled $100,000 into the effort. I-1464 This initiative would create a publicly funded campaign finance system that would initially only apply to state offices. Funding would come from repealing the non-resident sales tax exemption which, in 2017, is expected to increase sales tax revenue by $9,912,000. The measure would also restrict former public employees or elected officials from lobbying employment for a period of time (ranging from 3 to 5 years) and would add enforcement requirements. Two PACs were formed to oppose the initiative, No on Initiative 1464 – Our Kids Before Politics and the Coalition to Stop Corruption and Save Jobs. The latter received $272 in donations while the former raised $28,000
from the Kroger Company ($3,000), the Building Industry Association ($5,000) and $10,000 apiece from the Washington Food Industry and Associated General Contractors. The supporters of the initiative raised considerably more money. Integrity Washington reported total contributions of $3,500,275 as of October 24 with some bigleague backers chipping in for the cause. Interestingly, the majority of smaller contributors were unemployed but still managed to give to the campaign. Bertha Agrait from Elmhurst, N.Y. donated $1.25, Linda Honey from Detroit gave $1 as did Rowena Travis from Oroville, California while SuckMin Kim from Lake Forest Park, Washington gave $1.25. Leading the list of whales contributing mightily to the cause were Microsoft co-founder and LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie, who made four donations totaling $750,000; anti-corruption nonprofit organization Represent Us with five donations totaling $660,000; Jonathan Soros, liberal political donor (and son of billionaire George Soros) who gave $575,000; political reform organization Every Voice which donated $375,000 as did investment fund manager and marriage equality activist Sean Eldridge (who is married to Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes); Cantillion Capital Management president William Von Mueffling who gave $100,000 as did JJ Abrams, who directed Star Wars, Star Trek and Mission: Impossible films. I-1491 While Washington law currently allows courts to restrict access to firearms to individuals accused of domestic abuse or criminal activity under certain conditions, this measure would create two types of “extreme risk protection orders.” These orders would allow police, family or household members to obtain court orders that would prohibit, for a one-year period, access to firearms by individuals exhibiting mental illness, violent behavior or signs that they may harm themselves or others. The difference between the two types of orders lay in their immediacy and venue. While both types of orders require certain criteria to be met, the first kind would be heard by a Superior Court judge. The second type is more imme-
Whatcom County Proposition No. 2016-1 Countywide, the most important tax measure on the ballot is Proposition 2016-1 which would create a six-year property tax levy for emergency medical services. If approved, beginning in 2017, property owners would be taxed an additional 29.5 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation for the provision of emergency medical services (EMS). The owner of a $300,000 property would pay an extra $88.50 in taxes. Currently, EMS is funded by a voter-approved sales tax ($2.3 million), user fees ($2.5 million) and money from the city of Bellingham and county general funds ($1.1 million and $1.4 million, respectively) for a total of $7.3 million. Even still, EMS is expected to end up with around a $1 million shortfall, which will be drawn from reserves. Proponents say the tax will enable the system to balance the budget, hire an administrator, train staff and provide for the future addition of a fifth ambulance. Opponents argue that the measure is ill-conceived and is unnecessary at this time. The Committee on Public Safety points out that King diate and is termed an “ex parte” order, as the hearing can be held without giving notice to the individual posing the danger. That hearing may be held in a municipal, district or superior court and must be held on the day the petition is filed or on the court’s next business day. A Superior Court judge must then hold a hearing within 14 days to determine if all requirements for a one-year protection order have been met. Proponents of the initiative had big help with total contributions of $4,012,818, starting with $550,000 from the NY-based Everytown for Gun Safety anti-gun violence organization; $500,000 from Steve Ballmer; $301,000 from Second Avenue venture fund co-founder Nick Hanauer and $250,000 from Microsoft co-founder (and 40th richest person in the world with $18 billion) Paul G. Allen. I-1501 This measure would increase already-existing penalties for criminal identity theft and civil consumer fraud that is targeted at seniors or vulnerable individuals. It would also exempt from public disclosure certain information regarding vulnerable individuals and in-home caregivers except to other government agencies or to a certified collective bargaining representative. Opponents of this measure say it was written by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) to prevent in-home care-
County, for example, has one advanced life support ambulance per 75,000 people while Whatcom County has four ALS ambulances for a population of about 200,000 or one for every 50,000 people. As ALS ambulances on average only make two calls per shift, the committee believes there’s no pressing need for another ambulance for at least 10 years. Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws has also said there’s no need for an EMS levy given other more pressing priorities facing the county, such as a new jail. He told county councilmembers back in the spring before they voted to place the levy on the November ballot that the county could continue to support the EMS from the county’s general fund. The tax levy will require a 60 percent super-majority in order to pass. Voters should note that the levy will be duplicative to the taxes they currently pay: property owners will continue to pay the same amount into the general funds and the EMS sales tax and user fees will remain the same.
givers and childcare providers from learning they can’t be compelled to pay union dues to SEIU. As of October 25, local SEIU 775 had contributed $1,606,491 to the campaign. I-732 This measure would introduce a carbon emission tax on certain fossil fuels and fossil fuel-generated electricity, reduce the state sales tax by one percentage point, increase the low-income exemption and decrease the business and occupation tax. The carbon tax would go into effect on July 1, 2017. Big money has come to play with this initiative. Campaign contributions for the measure include Audubon Washington ($462,450) and Carbon Washington ($1,463,034) while those against include No on 732 sponsored by the Association of Washington Business ($387,774) and the Northwest Pulp and Paper Association ($40,097). Businesses and individuals can find out how they would fare under the tax regime by going
to the non-partisan Carbon Tax Swap Calculator website at bit. ly/2eO0GUX. I-735 Speaking of big money, I-735 calls on the Washington state congressional delegation to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that constitutional rights belong only to individuals, not corporations and constitutionally protected free speech excludes the spending of money. Such an amendment, if adopted, would negate U.S. Supreme Court decisions such as the “money is speech” Buckley vs. Valeo 1976 campaign finance case and “corporations are people” Citizens United 2008 case that opened a floodgate of cash into super PACs. A proposed amendment requires a super-majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate which would then need ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths (38) of the states. Backers behind the measure have declared nearly $700,000 in contributions.
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OCTOBER 2016 27 P.S. Harvest Festival 5:30 p.m. 31 Student Late Arrival 10:20 a.m.
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P.S. PTO Meeting 6 p.m. H.S. Fall Concert 7 p.m. 7th/8th Grade Concert 7 p.m. M.S. PTSO Meeting 7 p.m. E.S. Veterans Day Assembly 2 p.m. E.S. PTO Meeting 6 p.m. Winter Ride Meeting 6:30 p.m. M.S. Veterans Day Assembly 9 a.m. H.S. Veterans Day Assembly 10:30 a.m. NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day Holiday LID Day - NO School K-8 Only H.S. Make Up Day Regular Schedule for Grades 9-12 H.S. Picture Retakes H.S. Winter Sports Begin P.S. Picture Retakes K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal 12:50 p.m. H.S. Winter Sports Parent Meeting 5:30 p.m. K-12 Early Dismissal 12:50 p.m. NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
Adjustments to School Calendar for Recent Days Lost During the High School’s recent power failure, a number of school days were lost, particularly for High School students. At the Board of Director’s meeting on Monday, October 24, action was taken on submittal of a formal request to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for waiver of a portion of those days. At this time, we anticipate adjustments to the school year calendar to include: • Monday, November 14, 2016 will be a make-up day for High School students (9-12 only). • Friday, June 16, 2017 will be a makeup day for all K-12 students. • The pending waiver (no make-up required) of the additional two (2) days lost by High School students. We will inform our staff, students and parents once notification from OSPI has been received regarding approval of the waiver request.
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Thank You City of Blaine! On the evening of September 28, an issue with the underground electricity lines feeding Blaine High School caused a tremendous power surge to be exerted directly into the electrical panel room, damaging the panels, the adjoining walls, and the underground lines serving the building. In addition, the transformer feeding these lines was determined to be inoperable and in need of replacement. Within a period of just seven days, two transformers were replaced, new service lines were installed over the top of the building, and the High School’s electrical panel room and adjoining walls were reconstructed with new materials. While there were multiple agencies that coordinated efforts in addressing this complex problem in a relatively short period of time, it was clear to our staff that the City of Blaine Electrical Light crew was significantly instrumental in getting this task accomplished. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our most heartfelt appreciation to the City of Blaine for their focus and expertise, as well as their tireless effort and support!
Phase I of Blaine High School Construction Well Underway Following the completion of construction at Blaine Primary School, Phase I of the three-year project at Blaine High School is now moving forward. With the ground work essentially complete, Phase I is just about set to go vertical. Over the next nine months, contractors will be working to complete the new cafeteria, the band and choir rooms, two CTE classrooms, the kitchen, the small theater space, the greenhouse, and the tennis courts. After Phase I is completed, late in the Summer of 2017, we will also see a new parking lot on the south side of the campus. We are very excited about the prospect of our staff and students moving into the first of many new classrooms in the Fall of 2017!
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Approaching
We are approaching our Fall Conference dates, November 17- 23, for students and families at the K-8 level. These days represent a very important opportunity for students and parents to work with staff in communicating any key concerns, as well as next-step opportunities in addressing individual student learning needs. K-8 students will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m. on Conference Days, with all students (K-12) dismissed at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Program Improvement Plans Approved By Board At the meeting on October 24, the Board of Directors adopted the 2016-17 Comprehensive Plan which outlines goals for program improvement at both the district and school levels. This plan addresses specific on-going academic goals and related action plans as well as the issues of student discipline and attendance, graduation rates and the new 24-credit requirements, and our current construction work. Patrons can view details of the District’s Comprehensive Plan on our website at www.blainesd.org. Left to Right:
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Sweet Tangerine Teriyaki reopens with a fresh menu
OBITUARIES Donna Elaine Davis
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e The lights are back on at a popular Asian fusion restaurant on H Street in Blaine following months of closure. Formerly known as Sweet Tangerine Bistro, the popular hot spot located in the Blaine International Shopping Center reopened last week to debut a new owner, a revitalized menu and updated name. The restaurant, now called Sweet Tangerine Teriyaki, still serves many of the old menu favorites and is now open to the public seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant was previously owned by Chada Probert of Chada Thai, located on Peace Portal Drive. Probert said owning two restaurants became overwhelming and decided to ask her friend and chef Veronica Kessler to take over the restaurant. In August, Kessler eagerly took on the challenge and hasn’t looked back. “I have always had a passion for cooking,” she said. Her cooking career kicked off in Tacoma where she owned and operated a teriyaki restaurant, a café selling mini donuts and bubble tea and a mobile food truck. Her eateries gained popularity and later expanded to neighboring locations, including McChord
February 1, 1944 - October 12, 2016 Donna E. Davis passed away in her sleep at home on October 12, 2016. She was the daughter of Hilda and Meldrum Wright, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. On October 27, 2013 she married Marshall Reed. Survivors include son John Leister, Vancouver, B.C.; sister Heather (Keith) Spry, Markdale, Ontario; step-daughters Jean (Gil) Leighten, Terri Schot, Tami (Bryan) Cole, Richelle Reed and Audra Reed. Grandchildren Chris (Jessica) Scott, Brandon Scott, Sven (Ashley) Schot, Nicole Schot, Savannah Cole, Layla Reed, Dario Reed and five great-grandchildren. Donna was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. She desired no service or celebration and left her remains to scientific research. She loved people and animals. She would appreciate any donation to a human or animal rescue organization.
Stanley H. Calhoon
s Veronica Kessler is the new owner of Sweet Tangerine Terriyaki, located on H Street in Blaine.
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Field, an air force base located in Pierce County. In 2009, she moved to Ferndale with her family and has since operated a mobile crepe cart in Bellingham called Bon Appetit, serving both sweet and savory treats to passersby at the farmer’s market. She also spent three years as a chef at Western Washington University cooking up internationally inspired dishes for hungry students and staff. For years, she’s aspired to open a restaurant close to her
home in Ferndale, she said. The updated menu is a combination of creations pulled from Probert’s previous menu and specialties crafted by Kessler, with the most expensive item costing $11.95. The menu features a sweet and savory crepe menu, a kids meal and bubble tea in addition to several teriyaki selections, vegetarian options, salads, soups and more. The full menu can be found on the restaurant’s Facebook page at the following link, bit.ly/2eoZ09T.
Ballots require extra postage this election Voters in Whatcom, Snohomish and Douglas counties must pay extra in postage before dropping their ballots in the mail this November. Representatives from the Washington Secretary of State’s office credit the ballots’ sheer size and weight with the rising cost of postage. Instead of paying the standard 47 cents for one stamp on a rectangular envelope, voters in all three counties should buy 68 cents in postage required by
oversized or unusual envelopes. Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein assures voters that already-mailed ballots that lack proper postage will not be returned and will make it to the elections office. Ballots should be postmarked by Election Day. To avoid postage costs, voters can drop off ballots at several local locations, which will be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8 – the
same time ballots are due. In Blaine and Birch Bay, drop box locations include the Blaine Library, located at 610 3rd Street, and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, located at 4581 Birch Bay– Lynden Road. A drop box will also be located at the community center in Point Roberts on Election Day only from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have yet to receive your ballot in the mail, call the Whatcom County election office at 360/778-5102.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: October 9-12 October 9, 3:50 a.m.: Domestic
physical on Starfish Lane.
October 12, 4:40 a.m.: Drugs on
physical on Hayley Lane. Blaine wom-
October 11, 6:08 p.m.: Motor vehi-
Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Ferndale
an, 32, cited for interfering with a re-
cle accident non-blocking, non-inju-
man, 18, arrested for possession of a
port of domestic violence, malicious
ry on Shipyard Road. Bellingham resi-
Schedule II narcotic.
mischief third and assault fourth.
dent, 38, cited for driving with wheels
October 12, 8:47 a.m.: Death inves-
October 9, 7:39 a.m.: Suspicious ve-
off the roadway.
tigation on Sehome Road.
May 5, 1943 - October 23, 2016 Stan was born in Bellingham and graduated from Blaine High School in 1961. He passed away suddenly on Sunday. Stan served in the Navy as a radar specialist on the Ticonderoga aircraft carrier in the ‘60s. He had many interests including gardening, stamp collecting and playing music on his grand piano. He recently retired from Bay Automotive Repair in Birch Bay. Stan is survived by his loving wife Gail; brother James (Carolyn) Calhoon; daughters Jennifer (Gary) Van de Wouwer and Elizabeth (Kyle) Calhoon-Brumbaugh; stepsons Tony (Jennifer) and Scott (Kara) MacDonald; nieces Connie Taylor and Christine (Michael) Anderson and grandchildren. A celebration of life is scheduled on Saturday, November 5 at 1 p.m. at Moles Farewell Tributes, 2039 Main Street, Ferndale. Please visit the online guest book at www.molesfarewelltributes.com.
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hicle on James Tree Lane. October 9, 10:22 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Blaine Road.
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October 9, 7:15 p.m.: Shots on Pipeline Road. October 9, 10:19 p.m.: Juvenile problem cold call on Glendale Drive. October 10, 6:14 a.m.: Prowler on Harvey Road. October 10, 12:59 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Drive. October 10, 1:07 p.m.: Hazard on Bay Road. October 10, 2:12 p.m.: Drugs on Starfish Lane. October 10, 7:21 p.m.: Shots on Grandview Road. October 10, 8:05 p.m.: Domestic
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Police Reports October 22, 8 a.m.: Blaine police, in conjunction with the DEA, hosted a pharmaceutical drug take-back program at the Blaine Senior Center in an effort to provide community members a safe place to turn in unused or expired medications. An officer stood by as members of the community turned in their medications. Police were able to successfully collect over 40 pounds of unwanted medications for proper destruction. October 22, 9:23 a.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to a residence where two roommates were arguing. An officer arrived and spoke with all the parties involved. The male roommate reported that he woke up in the morning and could feel that his blood sugar levels were very low. In an effort to bring his blood sugar levels up, the man went to get a popsicle and discovered someone had eaten a few of them without asking for permission. The man then started to yell and speak very animatedly towards other people in the house. There were no reports of him becoming physical or making direct threats to anyone. Police calmed the man down, and all parties came to an agreement to separate for a good part of the day and remain as civil as possible. October 23, 2:49 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of
a single vehicle collision on H Street. The driver lost control of his vehicle and left the roadway. The vehicle rolled completely over, coming to rest right side up in a swampy area to the south of the roadway. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured, but the vehicle sustained major damage. The driver was found to be driving with a suspended license and operating a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device. The driver was arrested and released with a court date. Alcohol or drugs were not a factor in the crash. October 23, 4:11 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a possible bicycle vs. vehicle collision on Bell Road at Runge Avenue. Washington State Patrol (WSP) was also dispatched, because Bell Road is a part of State Route 548. It appeared the unhelmeted rider of the motorized bike had suffered severe head injuries. Blaine officers assisted WSP with the investigation, and it was determined the bike had not been struck by another vehicle but had crashed after striking an object or hole on the roadside. The rider was transported to hospital for treatment. October 24, 12:55 a.m.: Officers witnessed a vehicle on the roadway without proper registration. The driver pulled off
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43. ___ Island National Monument 45. Cornstarch brand 46. Neuter 47. Delicate 49. Foot lever on pottery spinners 51. Garfield’s vice president 54. Up, in a way 55. “___ bad!” 56. Communicate silently 58. Excite 62. Toddler age (3 words) 65. Kind of court 66. Doing nothing 67. Isuzu model 68. Ancient Andean 69. Dermatologist’s concern 70. Eye drop 71. Thousand ___, Calif.
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the roadway and quickly exited the vehicle, walking out of sight before the officers were able to contact him. While officers attempted to ascertain who the actual owner of the vehicle was, the passenger decided, to her detriment, to weave a tale of deception. When the truth unfolded, the weaver was arrested for obstructing a law enforcement officer. In a search incident to arrest she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, adding to her troubles. October 25, 5 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to contact a person in front of the police station. The person was on the phone with a dispatcher and reported he was being chased by a person who possibly had a gun. Officers contacted the caller and learned some hand gestures had been exchanged after one vehicle was cut off by the other on the freeway. No weapon was displayed. The caller mentioned the gun only because he was fearful the other driver might have one. The second vehicle was no longer in the area, and the complainant did not wish to report the incident to the state patrol. This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthern light.com.
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Tides October 28–November 3 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of October 18 to October 24, 1.27 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 25.35 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 65.4°F on October 23 with a low of 43°F on October 22. Average high was 60.4 and average low was 48.5. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Family Halloween Costume Party: Thursday, October 27, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. A Halloween-themed evening of stories and action with children’s entertainer DANA. Wear your pajamas or costume. For ages 3–8. Info: 305-3637. Monster Munchies and Terrifying Treats Bake Sale: Friday, October 28, 1:30–5:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Stock up on some Halloween and harvest-time goodies and support the Friends of the Blaine Library! Info: 305-3637. Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 28, 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2550 Thornton Road, Ferndale. Chili feed, games, trunk or treating at 7 p.m. Please no masked, scary costumes. Info: 366-5952. Day of the Dead Festival: Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Art project, ofrendas, face painting, Mexican folkloric dance troupe and more. Admission $3, members free. Info: whatcommuseum.org. Kids Karnival: Saturday, October 29, 1–3 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Games, crafts, snacks. prizes, face painting and balloon animals. Costume parade 2:30 p.m. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. Ferndale Downtown Trick or Treat: Saturday, October 29, 3–5 p.m., downtown Ferndale. Event maps at Ferndale Chamber, 2007 Cherry Street. Trick or treat at 40 Main Street businesses marked by balloons. Info: ferndale-chamber.com. Trunk or Treat: Saturday, October 29, 4–6 p.m., Pizza Factory parking lot, 738 Peace Portal Drive. For kids under 12. Info: 332-3636. Halloween at Pastime: Friday, October 29, Pastime Bar and Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Costume contest with cash prizes. Live music 8–11 p.m. by Silver City Band. Info: 306-3194. Harvest Dinner: Saturday, October 29, 4:30–7 p.m., Custer United Methodist Church, 2996 Main Street, Custer. Turkey dinner with all the fixin’s and homemade pie. $9 adults, $6 kids 612, under 6 free. Info: 366-5181. Haunted Pioneer Park: Saturday, October 29, 5–7 p.m., Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry Street. Free wagon ride, trick or treat, carnival themed family activities and creepy zombies. Info: ferndale-chamber.com. Field of Screams: Saturday, October 29, 5:15–8:45 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. After-hours teen Halloween party. Sign up online or at the library. For grades 6-12. Info: 305-3637. Family Sock Hop: Saturday, October 29, 7–11 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Dance to the oldies. Costumes encouraged. Cost: Pizza buffet and sock hop, $10, sock hop only $5. Info: 332-3636. Halloween Party at Paso: Saturday, October 29, 8 p.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Drink specials, costume contest. Info: 332-4045. Halloween Bash at Silver Reef Casino: Saturday, October 29, 8 p.m.– midnight, Silver Reef Casino Event Center, Haxton Way at Slater Road, Ferndale. Free entry. Costume contest and more. No face masks, heavy face makeup or toy weapons permitted. Info: silverreefcasino.com. Habitat for Humanity Permit Party: Sunday, October 30, 2–4 p.m., 1825 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Celebrate getting the permit to build in Birch Bay. Info: hfhwhatcom.org. Dakota Creek Christian Center Harvest Party: Sunday, October 30, 4–6 p.m., Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Free fun family carnival. Costumes encouraged. Info: dakotacreekcenter.com. Blaine Blood Drive: Monday, October 31, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (closed 11 a.m.–noon), Cost Cutter Parking Lot, 1733 H Street. Info: 800/398-7888. Glow in the Dark Maze: Monday, October 31, 5–8 p.m., Life Impact Church, 549 Cherry Street, Blaine. Free candy, glow sticks and hot drinks. Behavioral Health Career Fair: Tuesday, November 1, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Avenue, Bellingham. Recruiting staff and behavioral health counselors. Info: touchstonebhc/events. Recycled Book Crafts: Wednesday, November 2, 2 to 3 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Give new life to books destined to “die.” Make a simple craft from used book pages. Info: 305-3637. Kombucha and Fermentation: Wednesday, November 2, 4 to 6 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Sample kombucha, and make some to take home with you. Repeated Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m. A Blaine CORE program. Info: 332-7435. Needlework at the Library! Thursday, November 3, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. If you like to knit, crochet, etc., come work on your project, socialize, share advice and patterns. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Senior Center Spaghetti Feed: Friday, November 4, 5:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. All you can eat spaghetti dinner. Advance tickets: $10 adults, $5 youth. At the door: $11 adult, $6 youth. All proceeds benefit the Blaine Senior Center. Info: 332-8040. Assistance League of Bellingham Yule Boutique: Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 2408 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Purchase handcrafted gifts, baked goods, holiday decorations, gourmet goodies and vintage linens. Ciderfest: Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Hard cider tasting and brat bar, community carboy fill, homebrew basics and competition. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture: Saturdays, November 5, 12, 19, December 3 and 10, 10–11 a.m., Birch Bay Visitor Information Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Priority to middle and high school students. Adults welcome. Free. Info: Kathy McDevitt, 305-1101. English Conversation Class: Saturday, November 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners are welcome. Weekly. No sign-up needed. Free! Info: 305-3637. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Briefly Blaine City Council regular meeting, October 24 Public hearing held to discuss 2017 property tax proposal Blaine City Council held a public hearing to discuss a property tax levy proposed for the coming year. Despite receiving no comments, the council decided to extend the hearing to their next meeting on November 14, the
same day they are expected to take action on the item. If approved, property taxes would increase by 1 percent to generate a total of $10,712 in additional revenue for the city. A home valued at $250,000, for example, would see a $3.52 increase in taxes per year, according to figures presented to council on October 24. Currently, 56 percent of property tax revenue is allocated to pay for the city’s street capital bond. An additional 18 percent goes to the city’s general fund, 14 percent is allocated for street
overlay projects and 12 percent is allocated to street operations. ❦ Boundary Fish, Inc. reaches agreement with the city In a unanimous vote of approval, councilmembers agreed to authorize an agreement between the city and Boundary Fish, Inc. According to city officials, the seafood wholesaler was discharging waste out of a defunct outfall. The agreement will allow for wastewater produced by Boundary Fish, Inc., located on Sigurdson Avenue in Blaine, to be treated by the city’s state-of-the-
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art Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility, located on Marine Drive. As a result of the agreement, the city’s wastewater fund will see an increase in revenue. ❦ City council adopts a legislative agenda Councilmembers agreed to adopt a legislative agenda to highlight public policy priorities on a local, county and statewide level. City manager Dave Wilbrecht described the agenda as a platform for city officials to propel local issues into discussions
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with state legislators. Issues presented on the agenda include improvements to the Interstate 5 exit 274 interchange, the relocation of the Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) stations, the new jail, freight and oil transportation safety and more. “These are important subject matters for the city to consider,” Wilbrecht said. The city hoped to finalize the agenda prior to an upcoming meeting with Washington state Senator Doug Erickson on October 27.
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Available at: Birch Bay Visitor Center With open arms, members of Blaine’s Free Church Unitarian are welcoming their new minister, Reverend Amy Moses-Lagos. The church, located at 1218 Harrison Avenue, is hosting a covenanting service at 3 p.m. on November 5 to formally welcome Moses-Lagos to the community. Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony and reception. Moses-Lagos earned a master’s degree in divinity in 2011 from Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, California. Since
then, she’s accomplished a ministerial internship, hospital chaplaincy and family ministry. This will be her first venture into parish ministry. She lives with her husband and son in Seattle and will be serving the community in Blaine twice per month. She will lead a Sunday service during that time and help assist with programs offered through the church. Her goal is to encourage community action and the deepening of spirituality in the church, she said.
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met a more inspiring and genuine person than Washington State Superintendent (OSPI) candidate Erin Jones. Erin has spent most of her life working as a teacher, instructor, administrator, assistant superintendent under two administrations, and executive director for AVID. She’s earned many teaching awards, she has her own TED Talks, and was once recognized by President Barack Obama for being a “Champion of Change.” Working in these roles requires an ability to reach across party lines and collaborate with different kinds of people because it’s not about politics but providing all children access to the last great equalizer in our country. Erin has garnered support from a wide swath of political interests I see this as one of her greatest strengths, not a shortcoming. I’m involved with Democratic politics but I also believe education is not a partisan institution that belongs to one party. I’m proud to support someone whose good character, experience and decency as a human being resonates across the spectrum. Tara Nelson Bellingham
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to call for it. I’m voting for the EMS levy based on common sense. First, the county’s population has increased by about 22,000 people over the last 10 years with more coming. The more people with the current number of aid cars indicates longer wait times for aid. Americans are noted for being reactive when disaster strikes and not having been proactive. Reversing this characteristic is common sense. Second, I have health insurance but what good will it do me if I can’t get stabilized and to the hospital in time. The extra $75 tax per year is definitely worth it for me; common sense. Third, citizens usually demand the maintenance of a community’s infrastructure but don’t want to pay for it. One gets what one pays for, it’s common sense. Vote with thought. Richard Mollette Custer The Editor: In my six or so years of being involved in politics I have never
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The Northern Light • October 27 - November 2, 2016
Last Week’s
Jackpots OCTOBER 17TH ABBOTSFORD, BC $16,310.24 $1 MEGA MELTDOWN
OCTOBER 22ND FERNDALE, WA $40,000.00 FREEDOM PAYS
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Jackpot Winners This Past Week
OCTOBER 17TH BELLINGHAM, WA $8,978.00
OCTOBER 21ST MAPLE FALLS, WA $6,750.60
WILD PANDA
MEGA VAULT
OCTOBER 19TH LANGLEY, BC $8,418.74
OCTOBER 21ST BELLINGHAM, WA $12,560.00
JACKPOT VAULT
LUCKY TREE
OCTOBER 20TH MILL CREEK, WA $16,135.00
OCTOBER 21ST CHILLIWACK, BC
$8,976.00
TOTAL MELTDOWN
WILD PANDA
OCTOBER 20TH CHILLIWACK, BC $9,987.57
OCTOBER 21ST NEW WESTMINSTER, BC
$5,231.10
DRAW POKER
BUFFALO
OCTOBER 20TH POWELL RIVER, BC $5,682.60
OCTOBER 22ND BELLINGHAM, WA
$8,030.00
WICKED WINNINGS II
TOTAL MELTDOWN
OCTOBER 20TH SURREY, BC $10,592.80
OCTOBER 23RD BLAINE, WA
JACKPOT STREAK
$10,000.00 EAGLE’S HERITAGE