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November 17 - 23, 2016

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City accepting planning commission applications, page 3

Port tenant wants to build up on Marine Drive, page 7

A local look at the 2016 election results, page 15

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Rare supermoon lights up the sky Birch Bay volunteer receives lifetime achievement award B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e

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s Birch Bay resident Eric Ellingson captured a photo of the supermoon on November 14. NASA scientists say it was the closest the moon has been to Earth since 1948 – the next supermoon is expected to debut in 2034.

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How did we vote? A look closer look at local election results B y P a t G r u bb If you thought the Trump signs outnumbered the Clinton signs around the hood, you weren’t wrong. And if you figured that might reflect how your neighbors were going to vote, you figured right. Voters living in The Northern Light’s readership area

came out solidly in favor of insurgent presidential candidate Donald Trump as well as down-ballot Republican candidates. In many, if not most cases, the differences in voting patterns between local, county and state voters are significant and interesting to consider. As part of The Northern Light’s election

City makes progress on building code enforcement B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e A city campaign to eliminate derelict buildings and yard waste has led to an uptick in notices and fines from the city in an effort to hamper violations. Community planner Maddie Ottley was hired by the city in February following the approval of an ordinance to increase code enforcement for owners of derelict proper-

ties in the area. At a November 14 regular city council meeting, Ottley detailed her progress to city staff. Already, 91 cases have been resolved since she started. Since February, city staff have identified 24 potentially dangerous properties throughout Blaine. Eight of the structures have been demolished, including a gas station on D Street, which Ottley said was

boarded and abandoned for a long period of time. Out of the 24 properties identified since February, six have been cleaned and secured and two have been repaired and are no longer considered derelict. Two others have active demolition permits expected to be complete before December.

coverage, staff has compiled voting data for the precincts from information available at the county auditor’s office and prepared spreadsheets showing local, county and state results. Some of these can be seen on page 15 while the others will be posted (See Election, page 15)

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After racking up more than 10,400 hours of service with the Blaine Food Bank, local resident Richard Love is being honored with the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for lifetime achievement. The award follows Love’s October announcement ending his service with the organization after more than a decade. As he approaches his 97th birthday, he fondly recalls his time as a volunteer, which played a pervasive role in his life after retirement. “They’ve got a good system down in Blaine,” he said. “It’s wonderful to work someplace like that.” For years, Love arose well before sunrise, revved up the engine on his white truck and started driving – as a volunteer, he was often responsible for picking up donations from around town, delivering foodstuffs to families in need and sorting items for pick-up at the Blaine Food Bank, located on C Street. To say the least, he was a busy guy. In all, the local food bank serves an average of 400 families – or 1,500 individuals – on a weekly basis, dispersing more than 20,000 pounds of foodstuffs. According to staff, the branch is serving 100 more families than it did in the previous year. Love and his wife of almost 50 years, Lonna, moved to Blaine in 2002 from Newport, Washington to be closer to family. Previously, Love spent 43 years operating vehicles at a trucking firm out of Portland, Oregon. Following his career behind the wheel, he spent many hours in Blaine working in hand with local managers, grocery store

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A company called County Enterprises has informally been working with city staff to address active code violations on three properties, Ottley reported. One is located on C Street, another on Bell Road and a final property on Peace Portal Drive near exit 274. When the initiative began, property owners were notified of violations in the form of a letter, which encouraged compliance with the law. From there, the city issued civil violations, which required a re-

sponse within 15 days. Property owners could respond, refute or resolve the issue with the hearing examiner. The city has also issued fines as a result of recently identified violations. According to Ottley, $6,250 has already been collected out of civil violations and by the hearing examiner. Ottley also reported on six other properties with confirmed violations that were not considered dangerous. Issues related to debris and trash, vegetation and permitting are also grounds for the city to step in. “We’re really proud of the work we’ve done,” she said.

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Year-round, the President’s volunteer service award is granted to children under the age of 14 who have completed 50 or more hours of service; ages 15 and older who have completed 100 or more hours; and families who have completed 200 or more hours. Lifetime achievement awards are granted to those who’ve provided more than 4,000 hours of service. And for Love, his service may never end. He still plans to pick up bags from time to time, but can’t continue his 4 a.m. volunteer ritual each day. “It’s hard to give up,” he said. The organization accepts 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. Non-perishable food items, including baby products and pet food, are accepted. Love also encourages the public to donate plastic bags to help with packag-

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

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s June Auld, gardener at Peace Arch State Park, stands in front of a cypress tree she affectionately calls “the broccoli bush.” Auld is retiring at the end of the month after 37 years at the park. Friends are celebrating her retirement at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30 at Pizza Factory in Blaine.

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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 23 Circulation: 10,500 copies

The Editor: I read The Northern Light regularly because it usually has a good mix of local news, Blaine school activities, and other activities in our area. The recent November 3-9 edition was a significant exception. On page 2 there was a large political advertisement for Republican state representative Luanne Van Werven, and directly opposite this on page 3, was a half-page advertisement by the Whatcom Republicans to “Vote Republican,” which listed all their party voting recommendations. What really bothers me is that in this important edition, coming out right before the November 8 election, it was devoted only to Republicans. There were no advertisements for Democrats, Independents or the Green Party, or their candidates. Certainly these other parties and candidates

could afford to pay for political advertisements. Did The Northern Light attempt to contact these other parties, or candidates, to try and have some balance in the paper? Someone reading this edition would get the impression that all people dwelling in northern Whatcom County are Republicans. Unfortunately, this edition came across to me like the one-sided approach used by Fox News. I suggest The Northern Light take a hard look at providing a balanced approach to their local news and advertisements. D. Brady Green Blaine The Editor: The Community Toy Store is a county-wide program that assists families with financial need in providing gifts for their

children this holiday season. The Community Toy Store allows parents to choose two gifts for each of their own children (max of 10 gifts per family) and pay only 25 percent of the retail price, on a cash-only basis. All proceeds from the toy sales benefit local nonprofit agencies that serve families and children in Whatcom County. For families that need this assistance and who are not signed up for the Tree of Wishes or any other gift assistance program, you may contact Blaine’s Family Service Center at 332-0740 for more information about being referred to this program. (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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November 17 -23, 2016 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) For those interested in donating to the Community Toy Store, new, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at Umpqua Bank or Pacific Building Center in Blaine until Wednesday, December 7. Please attach a note listing prices paid for toys. Thank you for your support! Laura Vogee, Community Toy Store, Leadership Team The Editor: “Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.” – John F. Kennedy With the national election over, I want to say to the people of Blaine regardless whether your candidate won or lost, celebrate/ grieve accordingly for a few days but let’s get back to the work at hand. Whomever the president or the president elect is does not change our day-to-day life in Blaine; my neighbor the teacher will continue to teach, my neighbor the contractor will continued to build houses, and I, the nurse, will continue to provide nursing care. Kids will continue their studies, law enforcement will continue their patrols, city management will continue managing our city … the same as it ever was. I guarantee the U.S. dollar will not be devalued and pigs will not fly. However, what does significantly impact your day-to-day lives is what the people of Blaine contribute to their city. Our churches, nonprofits, neighborhood associations, Blaine City Council and city committees, local businesses and local government have a huge impact on your daily life. You see, the aforementioned groups are the ones who’ve provided you with The Vigil, Marine Park, Skallman Dog Park, etc., and continue to provide you with downtown Christmas decorations, food (Blaine Food Bank), after school programs (Boys & Girls Club), a gym for seniors (Blaine Senior Center), increased public safety (Blaine Reserve Officer Program), and many other great services and benefits. Most of these groups are made up of volunteers – hard-working, dedicated Blaine volunteers, who

alongside our city employees and business owners take action in making Blaine a better city. So my call is for you, Blaine John/Susie Q. Public, to volunteer with our nonprofits, join a committee, assist our chamber of commerce, organize a work day with your church or neighborhood organization – in a nutshell, get involved in local worthwhile causes. You and your neighbors’ efforts to make Blaine a better place will have much more of an impact your lives than a presidential election, guaranteed. Eric Davidson Blaine The Editor: This morning Beth Lawrenson – erstwhile known as Beth the Barber – came into the Visitor Information Center and told me she was moving to Colorado. This very much saddened me – Beth is a fixture in Blaine. She cut my hair for many years as she has done for so many years for so many fine guys. She told me there will be a replacement for her; however, her loss will be sorely felt. I sincerely wish she would reconsider but all of us succumb to the need to move on. I sincerely wish the best for Beth wherever she goes – she is so very deserving. Having your hair cut by Beth along with the ongoing conversation was always on the verge of inspirational. Your loss will be felt but the overall heartfelt feeling is for you to do your best and enjoy your endeavor. Mike Myers Blaine The Editor: Now that the campaign is over, where do we go from here? Believe it or not, there is pending legislation in the U.S. Congress that enjoys wide bipartisan support. HR 3119, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act is one such bill, with over 220 bipartisan cosponsors. Representatives Rick Larsen and Suzan DelBene are cosponsors, along with others from the Washington state delegation, including Republicans. HR 3119 ensures expanded education, training, research and public awareness of palliative care impact on patients, families and professional caregivers. The

legislation would lift burdens for all ages, but would have tremendous positive impact on our aging population. HR 3119 addresses life-anddeath issues – improving care for older adults, supporting overburdened family caregivers, guaranteeing people with serious illness the kind of care that respects their goals and wishes, and building an age-friendly health system that works seamlessly across the continuum of care. These issues play a decisive societal role in the future health of our nation, our workforce, and our economy. Historically, some of the biggest legislative successes happen in lame duck sessions. Please encourage your elected representatives to pass HR 3119 (and its companion Senate bill, S 2748) before this session ends on December 31. Passing this legislation would be much-needed validation that Congress can work for We, the People. Micki Jackson Bellingham

ANNUAL LISTING OF VACANCIES AND ANTICIPATED VACANCIES THE CITY OF BLAINE IS CURRENTLY SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS, BOARD, AND COMMITTEE:

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TWO POSITIONS TO FILL FOUR YEAR TERMS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 Members receive no financial compensation, but the payoff is great. Members meet other residents with similar interests, they learn about the City, and they help shape the future of Blaine! Being on a board or commission does require a significant personal commitment, so applicants should consider their ability to commit their time and personal energy before applying. If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, applications and descriptions of duties are available in Administrative Services at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin St., Suite 3000, or online at www.cityofblaine.com. Please submit your application by 4:30 PM on Friday, December 16, 2016. The City will continue to accept applications until vacancies are filled. Per Blaine Municipal Code (BMC) 2.08.028, concurrent service on more than one board or commission is precluded.

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By Oliver Lazenby A new tenant on Blaine’s waterfront is interested in building an approximately $9 million boat storage facility on the property that is currently home to the Blaine Marine Services building at 199 Marine Drive. The company, Sundance Yachts, was formerly a subtenant in the space and currently operates a boat sales office there. The Portland-based company is in the process of buying $400,000 in business assets from Blaine Marine Services and would like to build a facility like one it owns in Portland, which offers boat storage, services and other marina operations. The proposed development would require changes to the Wharf District master plan, a document created by the city of Blaine and the Port of Bellingham to guide development on the waterfront surrounding Marine Drive. Those changes are: an increase to the building height limit from 45 feet to 55 feet in one area and from 35 feet to 45 feet in another, and a change in the uses allowed at that site. The Wharf District master plan doesn’t currently allow for marine-related industrial uses in that area. The city of Blaine’s planning commission is holding a public hearing on the proposed changes to the Wharf District Master Plan at 7 p.m. on December 1 in the city council chamber. Market demand The 2007 Wharf District Master Plan envisioned the area surrounding the Blaine Marine Services building becoming an extension of downtown. The plan calls that area “Mariner Village” and calls for mixed-use development with second story residences above restaurants and retail stores. Nine years and one recession later, and the city has seen almost no interest in the space that fits that criteria. “I think everyone is looking at that plan now and going, well that was a little overly optimistic. This area isn’t going to develop like that in the near future,” said Alex Wenger, city of Blaine community planner. “When you look at our downtown, there are lots of vacancies and room for devel-

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opment. So it begs the question, why would someone build down at the port when there are all these vacancies up here?” Changing the master plan doesn’t mean that kind of development couldn’t happen in the future. But Sundance Yachts has secured options for an 80-year lease on the site, provided it starts construction on a storage facility in the next five years. Sundance’s plan Sundance Yachts’ owners weren’t immediately available to comment, but partner in the company Nick Buck-Niehaus told Port of Bellingham officials it would employ about 15 people year-round once it’s up and running. Buck-Niehaus showed the port commission rough drawings of a building that would house up to four levels of boats in racks, which the industry calls dry stack storage. Sundance Yachts’ Portland facility can store 450 boats, Buck-Niehaus said. Buck-Niehaus said the company would plan to use the public boat launch and work toward building its own boat launch in the future. The area of the wharf district that currently allows marine industrial businesses doesn’t have room for a development of the size Sundance Yachts is proposing, said Sylvia Goodwin, Port of Bellingham’s director of planning and development. “There really is no other location in the wharf district where

it would fit,” she said. “The area down by the seafood processors is pretty full and there isn’t a place to launch boats.” The former tenant at the property, Blaine Marine Services, terminated its lease and is paying the port $1,500 in back rent it owes and $16,500 to resolve issues with environmental contamination. The soil is contaminated from boat maintenance including sanding and painting, according to a Port of Bellingham commission meeting memo. The view from downtown Though allowing a marine-related industrial use at the site is a change in direction to the longterm plan for Blaine’s waterfront, Wenger suspects the change in allowed maximum height could be more controversial. The proposal would nearly double the area where 55-foottall buildings would be permitted, and raise the height limit from 35 feet to 45 feet in much of the rest of the property. The proposed height increase would affect an approximately 1.6-acre area. The city and port did a view analysis, in which they parked bucket trucks on the site and raised them up to 55 feet, and took pictures from the H and G Street plazas. Those will be presented at the planning commission meeting, Goodwin said. “It does block a bit of the view from H Street Plaza to White Rock,” she said. After the December 1 public hearing, the Blaine planning commission will make a recommendation to the city council, which will make the final decision.

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Veterans Day ceremony pays tribute to nation’s servicemen and women A serene crowd filled the corner of H and Third streets last week to join in an honorary ceremony dedicated to the men and woman who have risked it all to serve the nation. The ceremony was presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Custer-based Post 9474 and featured the dedication of a battlefield cross memorial installed on November 7. The memorial’s design was selected and inspired by late Blaine resident and Vietnam veter-

an, Wesley “Wes” Thompson. The memorial honors all veterans and is emblazoned with the words, “In gratitude to all members of the United States Military for their personal sacrifice made for our country dedicated November 11 2016.” Historically, the battlefield cross is placed before a soldier who has been killed at war. A traditional battlefield cross features a rifle hoisted between the soldiers boots to form the look of a cross. Often

the soldier’s helmet, dog tag or other personal items will sit on top. Thompson chose the design featured in Blaine’s memorial because of its authenticity to the gear he wore in Vietnam, said his daughter Christie Rector. Post 9474 raised $10,000 to get the memorial, she said. At the November 11 ceremony, she wore her father’s dog tag in remembrance. Thomson passed away in June 2015. He was raised in Blaine and

graduated from Blaine High School in 1964. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966 and served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. Thompson went on to become an active member with VFW Post 9474 and later won the Award of Outstanding Post Commander. He was also a member of the Whatcom Allied Veterans Council. He was fondly remembered by his family, friends and colleagues. Chaplain for VFW District 15 and Post 9474, Alfred Shaulis

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Blaine City Council strides forward on agreement to house inmates in Yakima B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e In an effort to reduce costs and overcrowding in Whatcom County correctional facilities, Blaine City Council agreed to move forward with an agreement to provide housing alternatives for inmates processed through Blaine Municipal Court. The agreement, approved at a November 14 regular council meeting, will allow for the city to transport individuals facing jail time as a result of a Blaine-based traffic or criminal misdemeanor

citation to correctional facilities in Yakima County. The contract lasts through 2016 and will need to be renewed for next year by the council next month. The agreement approved by the council is a reimplementation of a contract the city had with Yakima County in the late 1990s. Back then, it was used primarily to reduce overcrowding issues, said Blaine Police chief Mike Haslip. Now, the city also considers it a prime way to save money. In Whatcom County, it costs just over $98 to house an inmate

in jail or another established corrections facility, per day. In Yakima County, it’s $54.75 and the cost includes transportation to and from Whatcom County. City staff estimate a savings of $1,297 per month, per inmate – that’s $10,000 per year. “It all gets down to jail safety and cost,” said city manager Dave Wilbrecht. “It’s being driven by sheriffs wanting to reduce the population.” Wilbrecht said the city was also considering a contract with SCORE (South Correctional

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: November 5-11 November 5, 3:34 a.m.: Assault sim-

Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

Court.

ple cold call on Sunburst Drive.

November 7, 12:07 a.m.: Trouble

November 9, 9:04 a.m.: Impound

November 5, 11:58 a.m.: Drunk on

with guest on Alder Street.

private on Blaine Road.

Henley Street.

November 7, 8:26 a.m.: Burglary

November 9, 10:49 a.m.: Suspicious

November 5, 2:20 p.m.: Burglary

cold call on Anderson Road.

circumstances cold call on Drayton

cold call on Blaine Road.

November 7, 10:53 a.m.: Theft cold

Harbor Road.

November 5, 5:57 p.m.: Landlord

call on Blaine Road.

November 9, 12:02 p.m.: Domestic

tenant dispute on Sunburst Drive.

November 7, 3:09 p.m.: Vehicle in-

order violation on Haynie Road.

November 5, 6:09 p.m.: Burglary

spection cold call on Blaine Road.

November 9, 12:36 p.m.: Runaway

cold call on Glendale Drive.

November 8, 7:09 a.m.: Runaway

cold call on Henley Street.

November 5, 6:57 p.m.: Suspicious

cold call on Semiahmoo Drive.

November 9, 4:55 p.m.: Suicidal

vehicle on Blaine Road.

November 8, 8:41 a.m.: Welfare

subject on Henley Street.

November 5, 11:12 p.m.: Alarm au-

check on Blaine Road.

November 9, 8:25 p.m.: Domestic

dible on Sweet Road.

November 8, 1:44 p.m.: Burglary

physical on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

November 6, 3:52 p.m.: Trespass

cold call on Birch Bay Drive.

Blaine man arrested and cited for as-

cold call on H Street Road.

November 8, 3:55 p.m.: Theft cold

sault fourth degree.

November 6, 4:49 p.m.: Juvenile

call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

November 9, 8:50 p.m.: Shots on W.

problem on Harborview Road.

November 8, 11:53 p.m.: Domestic

Golf Course Drive.

November 6, 5:46 p.m.: Counterfeit

physical on Loft Lane. Blaine man

November 9, 10:39 p.m.: Motor ve-

on Birch Bay Square Street.

cited and arrested for assault fourth

hicle accident non-blocking, non-in-

November 6, 6:22 p.m.: Robbery

degree.

jury cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden

strong-arm cold call on Sunburst

November 9, 12:14 a.m.: Death in-

Road.

Drive. Bellingham man, 25, arrested

vestigation on California Trail.

Blaine man arrested and cited for

for intimidating a witness, robbery

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driving under the influence and cit-

second degree and malicious mis-

Crockett Road.

ed for operating a motor vehicle

chief third degree.

November

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Public hearings scheduled through Dec. 1 The city and other public agencies are holding a series of public hearings through December 1 on a number of issues impacting the city at-large. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) The public can weigh in on a proposed budget increase of up to 1 percent incurred through a property tax. The hearing will allow discussion about the district’s need for the additional revenue. The hearing will take place during a regular meeting at 7 p.m. at sta-

tion 61, located on 9408 Odell Road in Blaine. City of Blaine The city council invites the public to voice their opinions about a proposed 1 percent property tax to fund an additional $10,711.69 for the year. Also included is an excess levy of 17 cents per $1,000 of assessed home value to pay for the fire station, which was approved by voters in 2001. The city is required to make vote on the matter by November 30 and has extended the public

hearing to Monday, November 28. At that time, members of the public can also weigh in on the 2017 budget. Blaine’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a hearing on a proposed amendment to the Wharf District Master Plan at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 1 during a regular meeting at Blaine City Hall. If approved, the amendment would update the permitted development and use in select portions of land along Marine Drive.

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Entity), a jail located closer to Blaine in Des Moines. However, they moved forward with the agreement in Yakima because of the cost savings, he said. It’s hard to say how much the city will save through the agreement as the number of jailed inmates varies widely from year to year. Blaine Municipal Court administrator Raylene King said in 2016 an average of 35 days passed between an initial charge and a final sentence – and not all of those cases required jail time.

In Lynden, she said, an estimated 65 days pass between a charge and sentencing. “We try to get stuff resolved as quickly as possible,” she said. The average jail time for individuals processed through Blaine Municipal Court varies widely. Serious offenses, such as a DUI, require jail time in Washington state. But ultimately, she said, when time in custody exceeds several days, Yakima County is an extremely cost effective option for Blaine.

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Blaine Elementary School students Ashley Bennett, Hayden Ridings, Logan Lamas and Taylor Nyland pose for a photo during the school’s annual food drive, which ended on November 15. Reader Michele Bennett sent in the photo and said teachers Mrs. Schulz and Mrs. Tennyson spent each day after school last week and all of Saturday collecting food from the public.

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January 5, 1931 – November 6, 2016 Juanita June DeMent, aged 85, passed away peacefully at Stafholt, in Blaine, WA on November 6, 2016. Juanita was born the middle of 3 daughters, to Roberta and Harry DeVries. She spent her formative years in Blaine and Sedro Woolley. In 1949 she married the love of her life, Rodney DeMent. They raised 2 sons Dan and Don, in Blaine, and lived their entire lives in that community. She was employed for many years as kitchen staff at Stafholt and the Blaine School District. Juanita enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking, and volunteering with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by son, Don. Juanita is survived by husband Rod DeMent, son Dan (Nancy) DeMent, and daughter-in law Lori DeMent, grandchildren Gail DeMent, Wayne (Libby) DeMent, Jon Castle, Cory (Regan) DeMent, James Castle and Kathy (Mark) Miller, as well as many great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters, Genevieve Murray and Maxine Jones. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 19, at 2 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G St., Blaine, WA. Memorials may be made to Stafholt Good Samaritan Center, 456 C St., Blaine, WA 98230. Please share memories at www.molesfarewelltributes.com

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Police Reports November 9, 11:44 a.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to a neighborhood for a report of a man and women looking into houses, possibly plotting for places to burglarize. Officers contacted the couple to find out what they were up to. The couple stated they were in the area to see a friend, who was not home, and claimed they were not looking into any homes. No crime was found to have occurred, and the duo left the area. November 9, noon: While on patrol, an officer contacted a female inside a vehicle in the 200 block of F Street. The vehicle did not belong to the woman, but she and a friend had been living tn the car. The female was found to have a warrant for her arrest, but Whatcom County Jail declined to accept her. The person who owned the car was contacted. He asked the woman to be told not to sleep in his car, but he did not wish to pursue charges. The woman was told, and she agreed. Officers cleared without further incident. November 9, 12:49 p.m.: A person came into the police department to report that a transient had threatened him while he was at the post office. An officer spoke with the transient about the incident. It was determined the transient was misunderstood by the post office patron and he was attempting to

speak with him about an issue entirely different from what the person reported. The transient was provided a bus token to go to Bellingham in an attempt to stay at the Light House Mission. November 12, 5:20 p.m.: Two pre-teen girls reported four men wearing all black clothing and ski masks chased them down Peace Portal Drive while swinging baseball bats. This was alleged to have occurred during daylight hours, while many people were out and about at a nearby Christmas bazaar. No other calls regarding the incident were received. An officer checked the area, but did not locate anyone matching the girls’ description, nor any witnesses amongst the many people on the sidewalks in the area due to the event. November 12, 5:35 p.m.: An officer on patrol observed and contacted a motorist who was parked near the library, peering into the engine compartment of his vehicle. The gentleman explained he was passing through town with his family on his way home, parked for a minute to run an errand, then discovered his new car would not start again. The officer and driver stared at the machine for a bit, decided to try jump-starting the engine, and it worked. Handshakes and smiles were exchanged. November 13, 9:20 p.m.: A concerned parent called police

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4. Undertake, with “out” 5. Aftershock 6. Marriage and others 7. Brio 8. Moray, e.g. 9. Arid 10. Beep 11. Bunches 14. Abandons 15. Firm or solid earth (2 wds) 17. Elders’ teachings 22. “The Joy Luck Club” author 23. Synthetic material for wax modeling 24. A shrew 25. Port holders 26. “Gladiator” setting 27. Allowed 28. Fires 29. Birchbark 30. Holds up 31. Methuselah’s father 33. Bit 36. Inflammation of a mucous membrane 42. A pint, maybe 43. Firstborn 44. Call for 46. Surveys 47. Brinks 48. Length x width, for a rectangle 49. After-dinner drink 50. Hint 51. Old Chinese money 52. Any thing 53. Catch a glimpse of 56. ___ grass 57. “___ to Billie Joe”

DOWN 1. Shellacking 2. An aviation organization 3. A chip, maybe

to report their daughter missing. Officers phoned the girl’s boyfriend and left a message. Just prior to police heading out to look for the girl at different locations where she might be, she returned home. November 14, 11:14 a.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to a reported physical domestic violence incident in progress. Officers arrived and found both parties had already separated. The suspect had left on foot and was later contacted and arrested. She was booked into jail for domestic assault and for being in possession of drug paraphernalia. November 15, 6:06 p.m.: A woman who lives very near the border reported a man had attempted to lure her daughter to cross out of her backyard over to his vehicle, parked on Zero Avenue in Canada. The girl made smart choices about her safety and instead went straight inside and called her mother. RCMP and Border Patrol agents were all notified of the incident. The van, which to Blaine PD’s knowledge has not been seen in the United States, was described as a white delivery van with a pink ribbon and the writing “Canadian Breast Cancer Awareness” on it. 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 November 18–November 24 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

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Weather Precipitation: During the period of November 8 to November 14, 1.17 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 30.16 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 72.4°F on October 23 with a low of 46.3°F on October 22. Average high was 62.2 and average low was 50.4. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Blaine Primary School Book Fair: Thursday–Friday, November 17–18, and Monday–Tuesday, November 21–22, 1–4 p.m., Blaine Primary School Library. Proceeds go to purchase books for the library. Ladies Night Out: Thursday, November 17, 6–8 p.m., CHS Blaine Ace, 1733 H Street #700. Door prizes, gift bags, food and fun. First 100 customers get free gift bags filled with fun and festive items. Info: 255-7206. JD Power Ace Event Weekend: Friday–Sunday, November 18–20, CHS Blaine Ace, 1733 H Street 700. Traeger Demos, giveaways, refreshments. See store for event schedule. Info: 255-7206. Books and Bites: Friday, November 18, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch and join the lively conversation. Discussing “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann. Info: 305-3637. Saying Thank You to All Who Serve: Friday, November 18, 3:15–4:45 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Celebrate National Gratitude Month by creating a card or letter for our deployed troops, veterans and wounded heroes. Supplies will be furnished. All ages welcome, but children under 8 must be accompanied by adult/caregiver. Info: 305-3637. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner: Friday, November 18, 6 p.m., Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. Live and silent auctions, 2016 highlights, food, music and dancing, no host bar. Tickets $30, discounts for tables of 8-10. Community welcome. Tickets at Birch Bay Visitor Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive or birchbaychamber.com. Beth The Barber Going Away Party: Saturday, November 19, 3–5 p.m., Pastime Bar and Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Say goodbye to Beth with snacks and a no-host bar. All ages are welcome! English Conversation Class: Saturday, November 19, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. All levels, beginners are welcome. Weekly. No sign-up needed. Free! Info: 305-3637. Ladies Night: Saturday, November 19, 7–9 p.m., The Pastime Bar & Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine. With Mara Davidson of Mara Isabel Spa. Skincare samples and door prizes. No purchase necessary. Enjoy drink specials and light appetizers. Learn to Play Chess: Tuesday, November 22, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Chess enhances creativity, problem solving, memory, concentration, intellectual maturity, self-esteem and more. And it’s fun! Weekly. For ages K–12, and parents too! Info: 305-3637. Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Thursday, November 24, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior/Community Center, 763 G Street. Thanksgiving meal, free to all. Volunteers are needed. Info: David Van Duisen, 739-1671. Santa Train: Runs Friday–Sunday, 5–9 p.m., November 25–December 11, Daily December 16–23, Miniature World Family Fun Center, 4620 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Ride through a magical wonderland full of over one million lights. Info: miniatureworld.org. White Rock/Semiahmoo Potter’s Society Christmas Sale: Saturday and Sunday, November 26–27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., South Surrey Recreation and Arts Center, 14601 20th Avenue, South Surrey, B.C. Over 25 Artists. June Auld Retirement Party: Wednesday, November 30, 6 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Celebrating June’s 37 years at Peace Arch State Park. Homemade Arts & Crafts Bazaar: Friday and Saturday, December 2–3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Shop local crafters, cookie lane, raffle. Visit with Santa on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available. Info: 332-8040. Book Sale: Friday, December 2, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Info: 305-3637. Short Memoir Readings: Sunday, December 3, 3 p.m., Village Books, 430 Front Street, Lynden. Hear Red Wheelbarrow Writers read from “Memory into Memoir.” Many voices, one book. Free. Holiday Harbor Lights Dash: Saturday, December 3, 3 p.m., H Street and Peace Portal Drive. 1.5-mile obstacle course family fun run/walk. Holiday costumes encouraged. Adults $10, kids $5, family of five $30. Includes bowl of chili at Pastime Bar & Eatery. Advance registration: blaineholidayharborlights.com, day-of at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2. Holiday Harbor Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, December 3, 4:30 p.m., H Street and Peace Portal Drive. Tree-lighting ceremony and community caroling 4:30 p.m., pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at 5 p.m., free horse and trolley rides 5–7 p.m., lighted boat display at Blaine Harbor 6–7 p.m. Info: blainechamber.com.

Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga and more. Info: bbbparkandrec.com. AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Al-Anon Meetings: Tuesday, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248. Toddler Time: Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Bring a lunch or snack and let the kids run around the gym before naptime. Free. Blaine Weight Watchers: Thursdays, 5–6 p.m., 580 C Street, Blaine. Karaoke with DJ Rudy: Friday and Saturday nights, 8 p.m.–midnight, Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Buddy Break: Free respite for families with special needs kids. Second Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. Reservations required. Info: birchbaychurch.com/buddybreak. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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on The Northern Light’s website. Local voters came out strong for Donald Trump with 57 percent voting for the businessman compared to compared to 45 percent for the county and state voters. Trump received 85.3 percent of the votes east of Blaine (Precincts 116 and 117) while Blaine (301, 302, 303 and 304) voted 54 percent in favor of Hillary Clinton. In fact, voters east of Blaine were outliers in almost all of the races and initiatives on the ballot posting the highest percentages in favor of Republican candidates and the lowest on initiatives and measures especially so on any of the tax proposals. Even still, local voters tended to fall on the conservative side of the ledger. For example, the initiative to raise Washington state’s minimum wage received 49 percent Yes votes while the county and state voted 58 percent in favor. Similarly, the proposed Emergency Medical Services levy received 51 percent locally while

112

110

113

303 102

117

116

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115

106

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107 Birch Bay

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the county as a whole voted 59.8 percent in favor. (The measure is currently failing as it requires a 60 percent super-majority in or-

der to pass.) How to read the tables Vote percentages apply to the left-most column. For example,

Hillary Clinton received 43.1 percent of local votes; Trump received the obverse of that figure (100 minus 43.1 equals 56.9

percent). Luanne Van Werven received 62.6 percent of local votes; her opponent received 37.4 percent. Governor Bryant

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Clinton

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Murray

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DelBene

Sutherland

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102

233

287

520

44.8%

102

216

263

521

41.5%

102

244

283

527

46.3%

102

241

279

520

46.3%

103

332

312

644

51.6%

103

319

268

640

49.8%

103

357

288

645

55.3%

103

345

299

644

53.6%

104

186

224

410

45.4%

104

172

207

405

42.5%

104

189

217

406

46.6%

104

184

226

410

44.9%

105

193

152

345

55.9%

105

184

138

341

54.0%

105

204

135

339

60.2%

105

193

142

335

57.6%

106

285

322

607

47.0%

106

260

291

593

43.8%

106

304

301

605

50.2%

106

294

305

599

49.1%

107

390

411

801

48.7%

107

341

402

802

42.5%

107

406

394

800

50.8%

107

387

410

797

48.6%

108

407

444

851

47.8%

108

376

401

850

44.2%

108

437

410

847

51.6%

108

419

420

839

49.9%

110

228

358

586

38.9%

110

200

338

581

34.4%

110

248

341

589

42.1%

110

236

346

582

40.5%

111

263

414

677

38.8%

111

241

370

674

35.8%

111

285

388

673

42.3%

111

277

390

667

41.5%

112

132

183

315

41.9%

112

121

177

317

38.2%

112

134

176

310

43.2%

112

140

172

312

44.9%

113

207

350

557

37.2%

113

201

339

570

35.3%

113

219

341

560

39.1%

113

205

356

561

36.5%

114

159

233

392

40.6%

114

132

218

384

34.4%

114

173

215

388

44.6%

114

166

221

387

42.9%

115

190

468

658

28.9%

115

183

433

651

28.1%

115

233

428

661

35.2%

115

209

447

656

31.9%

116

324

398

18.6%

116

295

397

18.6%

116

316

400

21.0%

116

326

400

18.5%

117

417

481

13.3%

117

382

474

13.9%

117

401

484

17.1%

117

396

482

17.8%

119

198

211

409

48.4%

119

195

182

412

47.3%

119

212

191

403

52.6%

119

200

204

404

49.5%

120

203

407

610

33.3%

120

183

365

605

30.2%

120

222

390

612

36.3%

120

218

392

610

35.7%

121

181

277

458

39.5%

121

170

244

461

36.9%

121

200

267

467

42.8%

121

191

270

461

41.4%

301

371

376

747

49.7%

301

317

356

735

43.1%

301

389

356

745

52.2%

301

376

357

733

51.3%

302

473

383

856

55.3%

302

434

341

837

51.9%

302

492

367

859

57.3%

302

492

357

849

58.0%

303

354

381

735

48.2%

303

362

332

728

49.7%

303

368

736

50.0%

303

366

363

729

50.2%

304

129

105

234

55.1%

304

124

229

54.1%

304

132

103

235

56.2%

304

132

100

232

56.9%

Local

5,252

7,039

12,291

42.7%

Local

4,871

6,435

12,207

39.9%

Local

5,615

6,676

12,291

45.7%

Local

5,431

6,778

12,209

44.5%

County

60,186

46,524

106,710

56.4%

County

58,023

39,541

105,811

54.8%

County

63,279

43,573

106,852

59.2%

County

23,471

30,524

53,995

43.5%

State

1,543,110

1,267,935

2,811,045

54.9%

State

1,535,564

1,058,135

2,794,588

54.9%

State

1,675,946

1,140,297

2,816,243

59.5%

State

172,222

137,451

309,673

55.6%

President

U.S Senator

Congressional District 1 U.S. Representative

Precinct

Inslee

1433 - Raising minimum wage State Representative, District 42, Position 1 Precinct Van Werven

LaClair

Total Votes

Yes

Total Votes

Atwood

Total Votes

Precinct

Yes

Total Votes

102

279

242

521

53.6%

State Representative, District 42, Position 2 %

Precinct

Buys

Emergency Medical Services Tax Levy

Precinct

102

313

191

504

62.1%

102

312

183

495

63.0%

102

275

231

506

54.3%

103

361

291

652

55.4%

103

335

293

628

53.3%

103

355

261

616

57.6%

103

367

269

636

57.7%

104

214

197

411

52.1%

104

252

147

399

63.2%

104

256

139

395

64.8%

104

205

195

400

51.2%

105

212

122

334

63.5%

105

159

171

330

48.2%

105

161

163

324

49.7%

105

204

119

323

63.2%

106

332

277

609

54.5%

106

333

248

581

57.3%

106

343

236

579

59.2%

106

312

279

591

52.8%

107

457

350

807

56.6%

107

467

320

787

59.3%

107

467

314

781

59.8%

107

466

331

797

58.5%

108

473

377

850

55.6%

108

473

345

818

57.8%

108

483

329

812

59.5%

108

491

340

831

59.1%

110

270

314

584

46.2%

110

375

200

575

65.2%

110

396

179

575

68.9%

110

264

311

575

45.9%

111

314

370

684

45.9%

111

421

225

646

65.2%

111

425

228

653

65.1%

111

306

351

657

46.6%

112

155

167

322

48.1%

112

187

118

305

61.3%

112

190

112

302

62.9%

112

164

151

315

52.1%

113

238

327

565

42.1%

113

380

168

548

69.3%

113

387

160

547

70.7%

113

273

280

553

49.4%

114

184

198

382

48.2%

114

243

134

377

64.5%

114

247

129

376

65.7%

114

186

197

383

48.6%

115

225

426

651

34.6%

115

482

156

638

75.5%

115

494

149

643

76.8%

115

237

399

636

37.3%

116

313

400

21.8%

116

333

395

84.3%

116

336

396

84.8%

116

296

392

24.5%

117

393

480

18.1%

117

436

485

89.9%

117

440

487

90.3%

117

131

347

478

27.4%

119

239

173

412

58.0%

119

215

174

389

55.3%

119

222

166

388

57.2%

119

221

183

404

54.7%

120

244

374

618

39.5%

120

435

165

600

72.5%

120

436

159

595

73.3%

120

269

336

605

44.5%

121

201

264

465

43.2%

121

297

156

453

65.6%

121

306

142

448

68.3%

121

231

225

456

50.7%

301

412

336

748

55.1%

301

410

311

721

56.9%

301

404

321

725

55.7%

301

431

294

725

59.4%

302

552

309

861

64.1%

302

397

433

830

47.8%

302

423

389

812

52.1%

302

510

320

830

61.4%

303

374

351

725

51.6%

303

420

296

716

58.7%

303

435

274

709

61.4%

303

420

299

719

58.4%

304

152

232

65.5%

304

118

112

230

51.3%

304

109

115

224

48.7%

304

149

232

64.2%

Local

6,062

6,251

12,313

49.2%

Local

7,481

4,474

11,955

62.6%

Local

7,627

4,255

11,882

64.2%

Local

6,208

5,836

12,044

51.5%

County

62,198

44,961

107,159

58.0%

County

38,094

31,293

69,387

54.9%

County

39,850

28,711

68,561

58.1%

County

61,854

41,510

103,364

59.8%

State

1,615,666

1,174,247

2,789,913

57.9%

The Northern Light • November 17 -23, 2016

Last Week’s

Jackpots NOVEMBER 11TH RENTON, WA $20,514.30 AFTERSHOCK

NOVEMBER 12TH WHITE ROCK, BC $30,000.00 FREEDOM PAYS

242

Jackpot Winners This Past Week

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COPPER DROPPER

JACKPOT VAULT

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DRAW POKER

GOLDEN ROOSTER

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NOVEMBER 11TH BELLINGHAM, WA

JACKPOT VAULT

CHINA RIVER

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COPPER DROPPER

JACKPOT VAULT

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$13,739.89

EAGLE’S HERITAGE

88 FORTUNES

NOVEMBER 10TH FERNDALE, WA $10,000.00 EAGLE’S HERITAGE

$8,449.10

$8,297.74