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s The Blaine Community Assistance Program packed about 300 boxes with Thanksgiving food for families in need. Boxes ranged in size with some packed for families of two and some for 11 or more.
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Library survey opens for Birch Bay residents By Oliver Lazenby To help determine the need for a new library branch in Birch Bay, the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is collecting input from Birch Bay residents through a survey. The survey, online at wcls.org, seeks to find out whether library use would increase if Birch Bay residents had the option of using a library in Birch Bay, according to a press release from WCLS. WCLS determined in September that Birch Bay is one of three communities
in the county in most need of a library branch. A service area analysis found that Birch Bay users checked out more than 110,000 items in 2015 and “made significant use of electronic resources.” Also in 2015, 30 percent of items checked out at the Blaine library were lent to Birch Bay residents, as well as 5 percent from Ferndale and 1.5 percent from Lynden, according to a presentation at a November 15 WCLS board of trustees meeting. WCLS isn’t planning to change its services at the Blaine Library or other nearby
EMS levy pulling through despite early indications of a loss After days on the decline, votes are starting to sway in favor of Whatcom County’s Emergency Medical Services levy but it’s still too close to call. If passed, the measure would impose a tax of 29.5 cents per $1,000 of a home’s assessed value over six years to fund Emergency Medical Services in Whatcom County. To win, the measure requires a 60 percent super-majority “Yes” vote to pass. According to numbers tallied on November 22, the
measure was winning with 60.013 percent – that’s 64,061 “Yes” votes and 42,684 “No” votes, a winning margin of only 14 votes. Whatcom County auditor Debbie Adelstein said an estimated 900 ballots were originally challenged but that number now stands at 804 following review by the Whatcom County Canvassing Board. The majority of challenged ballots were due to a mismatched or missing signature or identification, among other reasons. Voters with challenged ballots have un-
til November 28, the day before results are certified, to respond to requests for additional or clarifying information. Close initiative races do not automatically spark a recount, unlike candidate races. A recount must be requested by five registered voters who must make a $0.25 per vote deposit which, in this case, would total nearly $27,000 to pay for the cost of a recount. The deposit would be forfeited in the event that the outcome did not change.
branches if a location is launched in Birch Bay, said Christine Perkins, WCLS executive director. “This would be in addition to Blaine, Ferndale or other branches,” she said. “The Blaine Library would in no way be impacted. We’re still very supportive of Blaine’s needs.” It would, however, affect the Bookmobile, a traveling library that currently parks in Birch for five hours a week. A permanent library would replace that service. (See Library, page 3)
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Thanksgiving may be at the forefront, but festive folks from Blaine, Semiahmoo and Birch Bay are already thinking about the month to come – a slew of holiday events are scheduled through December. Starting this Friday, November 25, the Santa Train at Miniature World is back. It will run on weekends through December 11 and then daily December 16-23. Semiahmoo Resort will host a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 25. Guests are invited to arrive as early as 3:30 p.m. Through December, the resort will also offer a series of holiday-themed events, including a Christmas dinner and a movie, brunch with Santa and family gingerbread house building. Visit semiahmoo.com for more details. Beginning Saturday, December 3, the public is invited to take part in Blaine’s Holiday Harbor Lights festival. Eventgoers will have the chance to ride through town on a horse-drawn carriage at no cost to view artful holiday displays, including the “Land of Sweets” Christmas village. The annual tree lighting will begin at 4:30 p.m. at H Street and Peace Portal Drive and will feature music, caroling, hot cocoa and even a pit stop from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Festive fitness fiends can take part in the Holiday Harbor Lights Obstacle Dash at 2:30 p.m. on December 3. The fun run is presented by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and Lets Move Blaine and is also sponsored by local businesses. The dash starts at the H Street Plaza and spans 1.5 miles. The event includes obstacles for all ages and fitness levels. As always, costumes are encouraged. The public can later peruse an arts and crafts bazaar at the Blaine Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 2 and 3 at 763 G Street. The event will feature raffles, lunch, the Cookie Lane treat sale and goods produced by local crafters. Don’t for-
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s Volunteer Jim Zell carefully checks garlands and wreaths on November 21 before Blaine Public Works installs them throughout downtown. The festive decorations will go up prior to the Holiday Harbor Lights community tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 at the H Street Plaza. Photo by Debbie Harger
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Concurrently, WCLS is considering a possible location for a Birch Bay Library branch. Gary and Cindy Lou Vogt offered their 0.86-acre property and house at 7986 Birch Bay Drive as a library facility for $750,000 in September. In a recently commissioned analysis of the building, Zervas Group Architects of Bellingham estimated that all the work required to build an ideal library on the site – including remodeling the current house, demolishing two shed buildings and building a 6,000-square-foot facility in their place – would cost $2.5 million. The board determined at an earlier meeting that the house on its own would provide less space per user than any other WCLS library. Perkins said the Zervas Group’s estimate is in
line with the cost of other projects on WCLS libraries. Creating a library on the Vogt property could cost less than the estimate; the building used in the estimate would be an ideal size, but something smaller could still be functional. The board of trustees authorized WCLS to pay the Zervas Group $40,000 for a more thorough study of the site at its November 15 meeting. Typically, cities and community groups raise the money to build library buildings and WCLS operates them, providing furniture, technology, staff and library materials. In its initial analysis, the Zervas Group also found that the house may be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, a status that could make it eligible for tax benefits but would come with development restrictions. The library board could make a decision on whether to pursue
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s The public is invited to attend a Christmas thrift and boutique sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Bridge at Birch Bay on December 10. Local couple Lee and Rosemary Connors, pictured above, are the faces behind the faith-based project, which aims to provide Birch Bay residents of all backgrounds resources and a community space. For more than two years, the couple and several volunteers have worked to develop the space, located on 4819 Alderson Road. They hope to open in a matter of weeks, and plan to offer the community a number of resources, including a learning center, counseling services, a café, a clothing and furniture store and a bike repair shop. All proceeds from the upcoming sale go to fund the project. To learn more, visit thebridgebirchbay.com.
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Birch Bay library survey Live in Birch Bay? The Whatcom County Library System wants your input on a possible new library. Find the survey on the library system’s website at wcls.org. Responses are due no later than Sunday, December 11.
get Santa, he’s penciled in a stop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center on December 3. Local author Debu Majumdar is participating in the bazaar for the first time this year and plans to bring several written works, including four of his children’s books set in an Asian Indian village. Each book carries a theme and all were developed out of stories he used to tell his children when they were young, he said. “They would ask to hear them over and over again,” Majumdar said. “Now, the stories are available for all children to enjoy.” His four children’s books and a novel titled “Sacred River: A Himalayan Journey” will be for sale at the event. Later in the month, Blainebased Day to Day Dance Studio will• perform “The Enchanted Toy Turkey Giveaways Shop” at the Blaine Performing • Complimentary Pizza Arts Center at 975 H Street at 7 from 7:30-9 pm p.m. on December 17.
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s Development along Semiahmoo spit is moving right along. Mike Kent, marketing manager and real estate broker for the Semiahmoo Shore project, sent along aerial photos to illustrate the project’s progress. He plans to use a drone to take photos every 30 days. Once complete, 19 acres of land along the spit will feature 23 duplexes.
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Letters The Editor: America will never have a chance of being truly great if we don’t stop letting some of our fellow citizens (neighbors) die because they cannot afford the lifesaving medicine they need. Thousands of people die every year in spite of the fact that our economy can afford to save them. This is inhumane, this is un-American and this is un-Christian. As a country we have decided to let them die. It’s nuts, don’t you think? You know, our
politicians think that is the way we want it. We are really better than that, aren’t we? Jim Thomson Blaine The Editor: On behalf of the all the vendors and handcrafters at the Drayton Harbor Holiday Bazaar, we would like to thank some wonderful people. To the Imus family and Jacaranda Land and Development, Al Dahl, and Molly Ernst with The Northern
Light, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. To all those who came and shopped, thank you for supporting our local businesses. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and look forward to next year. Jessica Large Kristi Shipp (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
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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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s A walk at Blaine Harbor offers passersby calm waters and a peaceful atmosphere. Reader Rebecca Allen snapped this photo on a walk with her dogs. Photo by Rebecca Allen (Continued from previous page) The Editor: It is interesting that much of the general public and many self-identified experts do not appreciate how uniquely effective the electoral college is in the selection of our President. Maybe it’s because of the term “college.” So here we will use the phrase electoral representatives. The other interesting misconception is that the United States is a democracy, and as such the popular vote should be the deciding factor. First, the U.S.A. is not a pure democracy, it is a democratic republic – meaning the populace votes democratically for representatives, who then represent their entity at the next governing level. If we functioned as a pure democracy, there would be continual havoc and near-endless durations for issue resolutions – including the selection of the President. Furthermore, the federal government was constitutionally established as a strong states’ rights entity. Sovereign states existed prior to our federal government. There was serious debate as to whether there should actually be a federal government. The constitution was written to identify the limits of the federal government relative to the sovereign states.
One noted federal component established and populated to enhance states’ rights is the Senate. Two senators represent each state, regardless of population. At first, to further enhance states’ rights, the selection of senators was done by state governors or legislators, and not to be voted on by the populace as house representatives are. That went by the way many decades ago. States’ rights are a core concept for the governance of our country. The electoral representative concept provides balance between states’ rights and popular vote. Popular vote in each state identifies how their electoral representatives should vote, and the number of representatives for each state is based on its population. The total number of representatives in the federal government per state is two senators plus the applicable number of representatives. Two components of this method are relative to populace – because the electoral weight is based on popular representation, not actual votes, even those who did not vote have impact. The only states’ rights aspect of presidential selection is that the state representatives Electoral College honor their state’s directive. Peter Werner Blaine
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ing, but said to be successful they’ll need to all play together to create a high-pressure team defense. “It’s a scrappy group and as a coach you love that, because you know they’re going to bring that effort every single night and you know they’re going to fight,” Pile said. “It’s a good mix of kids. They’re hard-nosed and hardworking.” Returning varsity players Jalen Kortlever, Anthony Ball, Michael Baldwin and Ben Adams will lead the reshaped team. Seniors Ball and Kortlever have played at the varsity level since their freshmen year, and sophomore Ben Adams had playmaking duties last year as starting point guard and averaged about 10 points per game, Pile said. In all, the team has five seniors, one junior and four sophomores. “The balance isn’t ideal, but we’ve got enough seniors and sophomores that can contribute this year that we should be making a playoff push again,” Pile said. The Borderites first game is Tuesday, November 29 at Coupeville. The first home game is December 13 against Mount Baker.
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Hallberg and starting point guard Ashley Dickerson. That will help with the turnovers, Pike said, as more players are used to the pace of varsity basketball. “A lot of turnover’s last year came down to timing. When you see someone open, by the time you pass it they’re not open anymore,” Pike said. “At junior varsity level, they would have been open still.” Pike expects 5-foot-11-inchtall junior Josie Deming to lead the team in scoring. “I’m hoping she can carry us,” Pike said. “Other than that, we have a group of five girls behind her who could score 10 points a game. The Borderites start their season with at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29 against Coupeville at home.
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Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosts annual membership meeting
s From left, Iain Buchanan, Jim Dibley, Jesse Creydt, Jeff Carrington, Billy Brown, Wayne Diaz, Doralee Booth and Mike Kent. A prospective Birch Bay library, the ongoing berm project and appointments to the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce board of directors were on the hot list of topics discussed at the November 18 annual general membership meeting. Doralee Booth, Billy Brown and Wayne Diaz were all re-elected to positions on the board. Mike Peetoom was elected as a new member. The event, held at the Ferndale Events Center, featured dinner, a live auction and an opportunity to donate to Toys for Tots. Jana Turner with the Friends of Birch Bay State Park, pictured right, joined others in offering eventgoers information about community programs.
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Emergency drills to take place at the BP Cherry Point Refinery in December Officials with the BP Cherry Point Refinery have advised nearby residents of ongoing emergency drills that are scheduled in December in the early morning. The emergency response team drills will include the sounding
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Whatcom County sheriff reports: November 10-20 November 10, 3:15 a.m.: Drunk on Henley Street. November 10, 6:54 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Henley Street. November 10, 10:16 a.m.: Attempted suicide on Hillvue Road. November 10, 11:30 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 10, 12:57 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 10, 3:06 p.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Drive. November 10, 6:42 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury cold call on Grandview Road. November 10, 9:55 p.m.: Suspicious person on Blaine Road. November 11, 1 a.m.: Suspicious person on Blaine Road. November 11, 9:27 a.m.: Trouble with guest on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 11, 1:14 p.m.: Animal problem on Grandview Road and Point Whitehorn Road. November 11, 2:22 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Harbor Drive. November 11, 2:33 p.m.: Shots on Birch Bay Drive. November 11, 4:11 p.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 11, 5:11 p.m.: Impound private on Terrill Drive. November 12, 1:44 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Sweet Road.
November 12, 8:19 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Quinault Road. November 12, 11:09 p.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Drive. November 12, 11:21 p.m.: Drunk on Loft Lane. November 12, 11:44 p.m.: Runaway cold call on Seashell Way. November 13, 6:56 a.m.: Death investigation on Birch Bay Drive. November 13, 8:01 a.m.: Drugs on Birch Bay Square Street. November 13, 8:50 a.m.: Death investigation on Birch Bay Drive. November 13, 10:57 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Halibut Drive. November 13, 5:25 p.m.: Driving while intoxicated on Birch Point Road. Las Vegas woman cited for driving under the influence. November 13, 11:58 p.m.: Mental on Blaine Road. November 14, 12:22 p.m.: Civil problem on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 14, 1:13 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Jackson Road. November 14, 5:56 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident unknown injury on West Badger Road. Blaine man cited for speed too fast for conditions. November 14, 6:10 p.m.: Mental on Blaine Road. November 14, 11:23 p.m.: Domestic physical on Haynie Road. Blaine man arrested and cited for assault fourth degree.
November 15, 9:16 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Morrison Avenue. November 15, 10:02 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Holeman Avenue. November 15, 10:08 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Harborview Road. November 15, 11:26 a.m.: Burglary cold call on Sweet Road. November 15, 12:19 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Harborview Road. November 15, 4:01 p.m.: Domestic order violation on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 18, 8:03 a.m.: Theft cold call on Ocean Mist Drive. November 18, 11:56 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Koehn Road. November 18, 3:44 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 18, 9:08 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Salish Road. November 18, 9:42 p.m.: Runaway cold call on Loft Lane. November 19, 12:16 p.m.: Impound private on Birch Bay Drive. November 19, 7:35 p.m.: Domestic order violation on Birch Bay Drive. November 20, 11:57 p.m.: Shots on Sunset Drive. November 20, 1:03 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Sole Drive. November 20, 1:12 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
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Police Reports November 18, 5:10 p.m.: A person reported a burglary to her home which occurred sometime in the last couple of days. At first she believed a family member may have borrowed the two items she noticed missing, but as it became evident more things were missing she realized she and her family had been the victims of a thief or thieves. November 19, 12:45 p.m.: A concerned citizen asked police to check on a transient male sitting on a bench in front of the Post Office. An officer checked on the man, who has been in the area for several months now. He stated he was fine and refused all offers of assistance. November 20, 10:07 a.m.: A business employee reported feeling uncomfortable about a man who had been standing around outside for the past week or so. An officer contacted the man who was known to the officer as someone who is currently living out of his car. The man said he had been trying to bum cigarettes off of people. He agreed to continue his tobacco hunt elsewhere. November 20, 11:09 p.m.: A couple staying at a local motel reported being harassed by another person. Officer arrived and determined that although bothersome, the suspect’s behavior did not fit the elements
of the crime of harassment. The suspect had left the area, but the motel manager requested to have her trespassed from the property. All parties were instructed to call 911 if the suspect returns, so the trespass could be completed. November 20, 7:30 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Boblett Street for a report of disorderly conduct. Officers arrived and found the suspects had left the area. The caller stated he was entering the gas station pump area in his vehicle when the suspects, who apparently thought he had been driving too fast, engaged in hostile and profane words towards him. The suspects kicked the bumper of the caller’s car before leaving the area. As there was no damage to the vehicle the complainant stated he did not wish to pursue charges. The officer remained in the area until the man finished pumping his gas, just in case the suspects returned. November 21, 12:46 p.m.: The Peace Arch port of entry requested an officer to make contact with a woman who was in possession of a firearm with the serial number filed off. An officer verified the serial number on the pistol had been filed off. The 49-year-old Mississippi woman was issued a criminal citation with a mandatory court
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ACROSS 1. Coffee order 6. Bunch 10. Bon ___ (witticism) 13. Carry away, in a way 14. Strengthen, with “up” 15. Quite 16. Radiation of power from space 18. A chorus line 19. Appropriate 20. Attempt 21. One who kicks the football 23. Deserved 25. To write a poem 26. Egg on 27. Red shade 30. “Harper Valley ___” 31. “A rat!” 33. Length x width, for a rectangle 34. Basic monetary unit of Romania 35. Antares, for one
37. Conk out 38. Cows and sows 40. Boar’s mate 41. “Not on ___!” (“No way!”) 43. ___ green 44. “Much ___ About Nothing” 45. Beethoven’s “Moonlight ___” 47. Alpine transport (hyph.) 51. A telegraph key 53. 2, to 1/2 55. Deletes 56. Delight 57. “I ___ you one” 58. Clue 59. Mentally ________ 62. Carve in stone 63. Fit 64. Wolfgang ___, Nobel Prize physicist 65. “Malcolm X” director 66. Boris Godunov, for one 67. Wrote or said a word out
appearance, and the revolver was placed into evidence. November 21, 6:57 p.m.: For the second night in a row a person reported being harassed by another in the 200 block of Martin Street. The caller reported he was walking his dog and saw the suspect parked in the motel parking lot. Once spotted, the suspect allegedly left the area. The complainant was advised to call the police again when the person returns, so officers can attempt to make contact with her. All officers were made aware of the ongoing incident and the need to contact the suspect to trespass her from the area. November 21, 8:26 p.m.: Again, for the second time in the same night, a person reported being harassed by another in the 200 block of Martin Street. The caller reported he was outside his motel room and saw the person he had complained about earlier. This time the suspect was parked across the street. Again, once spotted, the suspect allegedly left the area. Officers canvassed the area in an attempt to contact the suspect, but again the suspect was not found. 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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DOWN 1. Picking up camp 2. One who runs away 3. Leader Fidel 4. Store convenience, for short 5. Ill tempered mutt 6. Didn’t shuffle 7. Checked item 8. “___ calls?” 9. Scorn 10. Numerous 11. Groups of eight 12. Henry David 15. Beach, basically 17. To make sure 22. Anxiety 24. “I had no ___!” 28. Indian condiment with cucumber or yogurt 29. Anger 32. Desk item 35. Mineral in alkali rich rocks 36. Bronze coin of UK equal to two pennies 37. Animal house 39. “Unimaginable as ___ in Heav’n”: Milton 40. Small bag 42. Kind of belt 43. Control ___ 46. Cultivator 48. Irish accent 49. Too 50. Modify again 52. Approach 54. Vice presidents informally 56. Apple variety 60. Consumes 61. 40 winks
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November 25–December 1 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 25 3:15 am 6.8 8:02 am 4.7
2:12 pm 9.1 9:21 pm 1.2
Sa 26 4:11 am 7.5 8:56 am 5.2
2:40 pm 9.0 9:53 pm 0.5
Su 27 4:57 am 8.1 9:46 am 5.7
3:08 pm 8.9 10:23 pm 0.0
Mo 28 5:39 am 8.7 10:34 am 6.0
3:38 pm 8.7 10:53 pm -0.2
Tu 29 6:17 am 9.1 11:20 am 6.2
4:06 pm 8.5 11:25 pm -0.5
We 30 6:53 am 9.4 12:04 pm 6.4
4:34 pm 8.3 11:57 pm -0.6
Th 1 7:31 am 9.6 12:48 pm 6.5
5:04 pm 8.0
Weather Precipitation: During the period of November 15 to November 21, 0.64 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 30.8 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 59.7°F on November 21 with a low of 41.2°F on November 18. Average high was 54.3 and average low was 44. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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. Semiahmoo Resort’s Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, November 25, 5 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort. Guests invited to arrive as early as 3:30 p.m. 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. Saturday Bellingham Farmers Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., through December 17. Shop for the holidays. Info: bellinghamfarmers.com. Painting at the Library: Monday, November 28, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Join fellow painters at this painting program. Bring your own work, equipment, and supplies including a table cover. All mediums welcome, but no solvents of any kind. Info: 305-3637. Teen Holiday Gift Making Free-For-All: Tuesday, November 29, 3–4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. We provide all the materials for making an assortment of crafts: jewelry, key rings, bookmarks, greeting cards and more. For grades 6–12. Info: 305-3637. 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. Camp Fire Clubs Open House: Wednesday, November 30, 3:45–5 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Holiday craft activities and info on Camp Fire Clubs. For boys and girls ages 3 years to 6th grade. Info: 733-5710. 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. Holiday Book Sale: Friday, December 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Discover the perfect gift and support the Friends of the Library as they raise funds for library improvements. Info: 305-3637. Holiday Cocktail Party: Friday, December 2, 5:30–8 p.m., Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham. Tickets $50. Info: brownpapertickets.com event #2711630. 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 are encouraged. Adults $10, kids $5, Family of five $30. Entry includes bowl of chili at Pastime Bar & Eatery. Advance registration: blaineholidayharborlights.com or day-of registration 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 at 4:30 p.m., Pictures and visit 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. Christmas Open House: December 5–10, VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Goody bags, kids fun and sales. Info: 366-3906. Live Music Lord Knapp: Friday, December 9, 8 p.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Lord Knapp’s Christmas party. Info: 332-4045. Sleighbells Ring 2016: Saturday–Sunday, December 10–11 and 17–18, BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Christmas Thrift and Boutique Sale: Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., The Bridge at Birch Bay, 4819 Alderson Road, Birch Bay. Pet Pictures with Santa: Saturday, December 10, noon–4 p.m., People’s Place building, Lynden Fairgrounds. Benefits Kulshan Veterinary Hospital’s “Angel Fund,” helping stray animals and pets. Info: kulshanvet.com. Customer Appreciation Night: Saturday, December 10, 7 p.m., Pastime Bar & Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Food and drink specials, Las Vegas trip giveaway, Silver City Band perform at 8 p.m. Info: 306-3194.
Ongoing 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. Birch Bay Toastmasters Club: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Info: 303-4444. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: First and third Thursdays, 8 a.m., Palmer Room, Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Breakfast ($15) and a speaker. 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. Open Gym: Friday 5:30–7 p.m., Saturdays, 2–4 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. For families and kids. Free. Info: 656-6416. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
November 24 - 30, 2016 • thenorthernlight.com
Lauren Kordas, 12th grade
Tayah Tryon, 12th grade When I think of Tayah, the phrase silent but deadly comes to mind. Such a quiet young lady with a spark of responsibility that makes her a very special student. She quietly gets her work done and then seeks out how to help others. She is a great role model in and out of the classroom. This hard working student maintains a 3.94 GPA and is very deserving of this student of the month title.
Lauren goes above and beyond in AP Biology. She asks many amazing and thought provoking questions, which is helpful to herself as well as others. Lauren genuinely cares about her understanding of the subject. In Art she is leaps and bounds above her age level, understanding concepts, as well as having a wonderful imagination. Her talent is something to look forward to seeing.
Lily Solovey, 7th grade
Lily is always attentive and engaged in class. She is willing to take chances and participates even when unsure of the answer. Lily is also incredibly helpful to her classmates and the staff. She volunteers to do extra jobs that allow our school to run more smoothly. She is amazing!
Dylan Novak, 4th grade
Dylan is an awesome student! He always does his best and is a great example of being a responsible learner. Dylan has a great sense of humor and is fun to be around. He is respectful and kind to his classmates and teachers.
Jaxon Kortlever,
Logan Lamas,
7th grade Jaxon always has a smile on his face. He works well with others and always gives 100% effort every time. He is truly a pleasure to have in class. Plus, he has a great sense of humor!
Kaycee Westerhoff,
1st grade Kaycee is bright, happy, and friendly to all her peers. She works on task to complete all assignments and does a high quality job. She is helpful to all of us and is very patient and caring toward those she helps. We all benefit from having Kaycee in our class!
We are pleased to present a monthly look at a few of the many local youths in the Blaine School District who enhance our society and our lives, as selected by their teachers or school staff.
4th grade Logan worked tirelessly every day collecting canned food at Cost Cutter to benefit the Blaine Food Bank. He showed courage handing out flyers to customers and was cheerful and thankful as donations were given. Thank you Logan for making our school and community so terrific!
Logan Bennett,
1st grade Logan is very positive and hard working. He is always the first one to raise his hand to share his thinking in our class discussions. He is smart, kind, and helpful to everyone! Logan always has a smile on his face and brightens our day every morning when we see him!
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