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A look back at Mike Dodd’s 40 years serving BSD board, page 5

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Blaine’s Holiday Harbor Lights festival spreads joy

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s Blaine’s annual Holiday Harbor Lights festival on December 2 featured special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus, an arts and crafts bazaar, live music, the Holiday Harbor Lights Obstacle Dash and a Christmas tree lighting. More photos, page 8. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

Event to mark one year of open shellfish harvesting B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e One year ago this month, the Washington State Department of Health lifted recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting restrictions on 810 acres of Drayton Harbor. To celebrate the anniversary, the Whatcom County Public Works department is hosting a “Shellebration.”

The event kicks off at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 15 at the H Street Plaza. The event is free and folks from the Drayton Harbor Oyster Company will be serving up grilled and raw oysters and oyster stew as well as hot cocoa and cider. Representatives from Whatcom County Public Works and the Whatcom Conservation District will also host an awards cere-

Boy, 11, set to complete 4,200-mile diabetes walk in Blaine B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Since departing Key West, Florida on foot last January, 11-year-old Noah Barnes has shown that determination can take a person a long way – literally. After walking approximately 4,200 miles across the country, Barnes and his family will arrive in Blaine on Saturday, December 9. The cross-country walk has raised money and awareness to cure Type 1 diabetes. Local organizers have planned a series of

events on Saturday to welcome the family. At 16 months old, Barnes was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, also called juvenile diabetes. The incurable condition can cause hunger, fatigue and blurred vision due to improper production of insulin by the pancreas. Between 2011 and 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 17,900 new cases of Type 1 diabetes in patients under 20 years old. “Noah, as a little baby, was very sick,” his mother Joanne said. Concerned for his

health, she and her husband Robert took Noah to the hospital. The diagnosis completely shifted their routine, she said. Each day, it’s crucial that Noah routinely tests his blood sugar levels and adjust his diet and insulin intake, she said. Inspired by the story of Terry Fox, a cancer research activist who attempted an east-to-west-coast run across Canada with an amputated leg, Noah decided to take

mony to honor community members who have worked to improve the water quality in Drayton Harbor, said Whatcom County water quality planner Kate Kimber. “The community has stepped up to maintain the low pollution levels after last year’s lift on restrictions,” Kimber (See Shellfish, page 2)

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The first phase of a project to develop a mix of residential and commercial space on 19.4 acres in Semiahmoo is on its way. Bellingham-based Rimland Pacific, Inc. intends to build a mix of single-family homes – some townhouses and others duplexes – as well as multi-family housing, a mixed-use commercial building, a storage facility and park at the southwest corner of Semiahmoo Parkway and Semiahmoo Drive. The project received approval from the city council in late 2016. Phase one of the project, called Sea Smoke, began last month, said managing director Wayne Schwandt. Over the coming months, construction crews will build 40 single-family homes ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet and priced between $350,000 to $550,000. Homeowners will be members of Semiahmoo Resort Association and will have access to the golf course, tennis courts, running trails and fitness center. “The homes are designed as contemporary Northwest style with modern finishes, fresh colors and a focus on enjoying outside living in comfort,” Schwandt said. “Other designs are in the works and we are welcoming ideas from the community. There are also lots available for people who wish to build a custom home.” Utility work was expected to conclude last year, but took longer than expected because essential equipment for the electrical service wasn’t delivered on time, he said. Utility work is in its final stages and will conclude this week, he added. Schwandt expects the homes to be sold within two years. After that, he’ll move

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said. “Fecal coliform pollution is a community issue with solutions that we know work. There is no one quick fix. Think of it like a jigsaw puzzle. The solution of clean water requires lots of small pieces, the community actions, fitting together to complete the puzzle.” Since 1995, state and county agencies, nonprofit organizations and volunteers have worked to reduce high levels of fecal coliform in Drayton Harbor. That year, the harbor partially closed to shellfish harvesting due to high levels of pollution. In 1999,

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the harbor closed entirely and closures continued sporadically until they were lifted by the department of health in 2016. The still-active Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District advisory committee, Puget Sound Restoration Fund and Drayton Harbor Community Oyster Farm are among the many groups that came forward to restore water quality. Over the years, volunteers have worked with residents and boaters in the watershed to evaluate and repair septic systems, encourage consistent use of marine pump out stations, invest in wastewater stormwater management systems, improve pasture and manure management, plant trees and shrubs

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along waterways and more. Despite making progress, work must continue, Kimber said. “Our hope is to continue this momentum into the future, sustaining, and even further improving water quality,” Kimber said. “Continued community engagement is necessary to ensure clean water to keep the shellfish beds open and local waterways safe.” Shellfish harvesters are encouraged to check before they dig. Call the shellfish safety hotline at 800/562-5632 or visit bit.ly/ 1g04enM for more information. To learn more about the upcoming “Shellebration,” contact Kimber at 360/778-6302 or kkimber@co.whatcom.wa.us.

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on to later phases of the project, which include the construction of a personal storage indoor storage facility, multi-family housing, a mixed-use commercial building and park to be owned either by the city or the neighborhood association. “The park is really dependent upon the city of Blaine’s interest in acquiring property there,” he said. “The city has until early spring 2018 to make its decision.”

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Celebrate the holidays in Whatcom County Christmas Open House: Monday-Saturday, December 4–9, VWs Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Semiahmoo Women’s Club Luncheon: Thursday, December 7, 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. Upcycled Wrapping: Thursday, December 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. 8th Annual Christmas Carol Sing Along: Saturday, December 9, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street. Holiday Magic Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Sunday, December 10, 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street. Living Nativity: Friday, December 15, 6–8 p.m., Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street. Winter Star Mountain Journey: Saturday, December 16, 7–8:30 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Nutcracker by Northwest Ballet: Friday, December 22, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham. New Year’s Eve Party: Saturday, December 30, The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street.

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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@pointrobertspress.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@pointrobertspress.com Editor Stefanie Donahue stefanie@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Spencer kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Oliver Lazenby oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@pointrobertspress.com Office Manager Jeanie Luna info@pointrobertspress.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@pointrobertspress.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@pointrobertspress.com The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXIII, No 25 Circulation: 10,500 copies

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s Blaine Elementary School donated a record 5,745 pounds of food and $1,733 to the Blaine Food Bank during its annual food drive last month. Last year, students collected about 2,500 pounds of nonperishable food. “They did amazing,” said Blaine Food Bank representative Joan Smith. From l., elementary school students Abby Marquez and Hailey Ferrell. Photo by Michelle Schultz

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The Editor: Hallelujah and about time! Why are people surprised about national manhandling and sexual abuse? It is past time for open discussion about a cultural problem. Rules and retribution have their place, but we must demand that this behavior stops, not because of rules or laws, but the perverse idea that any gender has the “natural” right to attack another person. Robert Fulghum, in “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” wrote “Keep your hands to yourself!” Most people are taught this, but often it has been understood as assault that causes physical pain and not applicable to personal assault including non-consensual sexual touching. It is not OK for our culture to say girls have a choice, but boys have a biological drive that makes them grasp and fondle. It is not OK for men, no matter what their status, to think they have a paternal domination right to this behavior. The vast majority of men understand rape and molestation are wrong, but some think an innocent pinch, pat or sexual reference is OK. Enough! Stop it! The #metoo response demonstrates how many girls and women have a history of being heckled by wandering hands. Movies, jokes, bragging and demonstration aside, this behavior is not OK and needs to be morally and socially addressed. Ladies, look the aggressor in the eye and

say loudly and clearly, “That will never happen again, understand?” Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: The past four years, a small group of Blaine residents including Girl Scouts have given stockings to Blaine Meals on Wheels and More recipients. Last year we added Lynden and this year we are trying to make stockings for all of Whatcom County. What will a stocking do for the recipient? Most individuals in the program do not leave their home, therefore loneliness occurs. The simple gift of a stocking lets them know that their community cares about them. That is where we as a community step in. How you can help: Purchase a stocking and fill it to the brim. Please do not add high value items. Simple, practical, and fun. If you want to make a bigger impact, fill more stockings. Go out and buy stocking stuffers. Items can include pocket tissue, pocket lotion, pocket hand sanitizer, pens, small notepads, crossword-like books, small calendars, cough drops, gloves/mittens, slipper socks, candy canes, handkerchiefs, lip balm or other small inexpensive practical gifts. Buy as many of each item or tons of one item and deliver to one of our drop boxes. Blaine – Banner Bank, 435 Martin Street. Ferndale – Kirk Dechert Farmers Insur-

ance, 5678 2nd Avenue. Bellingham – Heritage Bank, 2504 E. Bakerview Road or Camp Fire Samish 1321 King Street. The first year we did this, a driver came back and said the client mentioned this was the only holiday gift they would receive. This simple act has potential to really brighten someone’s day! For more information or questions, please text Rikki at 360/483-8163 (text preferred), leave a message or email us at drpepper5313@gmail.com. Rikki Lazenby Blaine The Editor: Thank you to the person/persons who came and fixed my fence on Monday morning. It was a wonderful surprise to come home and see that repairs had been made. I am wondering if you are Santa’s elves; you left no clues as to who you are, but I thank you and wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! It just proves once again that there are truly wonderful people all around us. Your kindness is very much appreciated. Ann Wolten Blaine Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mike Dodd closes out 40 years of school board service By Oliver Lazenby After 40 years, the Blaine School Board’s longest serving member’s 10th and final term has come to an end. Since he was first elected in 1977, Mike Dodd, now 70, has seen a lot change in the district. Since his first term, he’s served on the board through four different superintendents, the student population has nearly doubled, and school funding formulas, policy and budgeting have grown ever more complicated. He’s overseen construction work on every district building, and many new ones arose in that time. That longevity gave him a long-term perspective that made him a calming and stabilizing force on the school board, Dodd’s colleagues said at his last board meeting on November 27. “Every one of the board members I’ve worked with has looked to Mike for direction, leadership and perspective,” superintendent Ron Spanjer said. “It’s pretty uniquely significant to have someone with that breadth of (See Dodd, page 6)

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Saturday, December 9 FINAL LEG OF THE WALK! Meet 10 -11 am at The Market at Birch Bay Square along Portal Way/Peace Portal Dr. Join Noah anywhere along this last 6.5 miles stretch or cheer him on! 2 PM STOP AT MARINE PARK Noah to "touch the Pacific" then continue to Peace Arch State Park to officially end the March under the Peace Arch. NOON-4 PM DIABETES HEALTH FAIR American Kitchen at Peace Arch State Park. Visit with Noah and his team after the walk. 5 PM SALMON DINNER AT SEMIAHMOO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB. Tickets are available online at Noahsmarchfoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/noahsmarch/ or during the Diabetes Fair. Suggested donation $20. Seats are limited! NOAH HAS WALKED OVER Sponsored By: 4,200 MILES Semiahmoo Resort • Nerka Sea-Frozen Salmon • Chef Nicole Carter FROM KEY WEST Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce • Washington State Parks TO BLAINE!

s Pick up a tree from the Cub Scouts at a sale on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Birch Bay Visitor Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Pictured from l.: Jesse Creydt, Erika Creydt, James Creydt, Hannah Creydt, Presley Danger and Grant Creydt.

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Blaine Food Bank to change hours of operation B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Starting Tuesday, December 12, the Blaine Food Bank will change its hours of operation. Joan Smith, a representative with the food bank, said instead of being open from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Friday, they’ll be open 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on both days. They’ll remain open from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays; the rest of the week, the food bank is closed. On another note, Smith announced that the food bank has raised $18,000 as part of a matching fundraiser that kicked off in September. If they’re able to raise $25,000 by Friday, December 22, an anonymous volunteer has committed to matching the amount in full, she said. In 2016, the food bank raised $28,000 in a similar campaign that also resulted in a match. Donations are accepted in the form of cash or check, by mail to P.O. Box 472 or in person at 500 C Street in Blaine. Non-perish-

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Thursday, December 7, 10 am Public Works Advisory Committee meeting Location: PW Office at 1200 Yew Ave. Monday, December 11, 4:30 pm – Study Session – 2018 Budget and Unified Fee Schedule 6 pm - City Council meeting and Public Hearing – 2018 Budget continued Tuesday, December 12, Canceled Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee meeting Thursday, December 14 Canceled – Park and Cemetery Board meeting 7pm – Planning Commission meeting and Public Hearing - Dakota Creek Apartments – Conditional Use Permit and Shoreline Substantial Development Permit U.S. PASSPORTS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Call (360) 332-8311 or visit our website.

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TWO POSITIONS TO FILL A TWO, FOUR, OR SIX YEAR TERM PER RCW 41.12.030 – APPLICANT MUST BE A US CITIZEN, RESIDENT OF BLAINE FOR 3 YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING APPOINTMENT, AND A REGISTERED VOTER IN WHATCOM COUNTY. Members of boards, committees and commissions 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, committee 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 HYPERLINK “http://www.cityofblaine.com” www.cityofblaine.com. Please submit your application by 4:30 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. 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.

Deming scores 20 in Blaine loss to Lord Tweedsmuir By Oliver Lazenby Josie Deming led the Blaine girls varsity basketball team with 20 points and 7 rebounds in a 55-39 loss to Lord Tweedsmuir High School, from Surrey, on December 5, at home. The Borderites expected a tough game after losing to Lord Tweedsmuir 55-26 last year. Lord Tweedsmuir’s quick offense focused on dribbling through Blaine’s defense or kicking the ball out to its 3-point shooters. Hampered by a short bench – two Borderites have minor ankle injuries – Blaine had a hard time matching Lord Tweedsmuir’s pace. Deming’s 20 points came on two three-pointer, several drives to the hoop, and her ability to get open in the paint. Her varied offensive skills should make her the Borderites top scorer this season. Ashley Dickerson scored 8 points and made a couple assists, Brynn Hallberg had 3 points and 8 rebounds, and Lily Hockstdler grabbed 7 rebounds. Despite the short bench, Blaine stayed in the game and even outscored Lord Tweedsmuir in the fourth quarter 13-12. “We handled the ball better in the fourth quarter,” said Blaine head coach Ryan Pike. Handling the ball will be one key to the Borderites season, Pike said. The loss gives Blaine a 1-2 re-

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experience in that role.” Dodd ran for reelection in November but lost to Laura McKinney, who won 68 percent of the votes. McKinney will be sworn onto the school board at its Tuesday, December 12 meeting. Dodd said he contemplated not running for reelection, thinking 40 years was long enough, but friends talked him into it. He’s OK with the outcome. “I’m happy with it,” Dodd said. “I think Laura is probably going to do a really good job. I don’t know her that well but she has kids in school and is very involved from what I understand, so I think she’ll probably do a great job.” Community-minded The Dodd family’s history of community involvement inspired Dodd to run for school board originally, he said. His father Harold “Bud” Dodd had served on the school board and city council, in addition to running his business, Blaine Marina, Inc. Mike Dodd had coached Little League sports and been involved with Blaine Booster Club before joining the school board. Dodd’s wife taught home economics at Blaine High School in the 1970s, so when he heard about a possible opening on the school board in 1977, “it seemed

s Blaine’s Josie Deming shoots a lay-in against Lord Tweedsmuir on December 5. Deming led the Borderites with 20 points. Photo by Oliver Lazenby

cord. In the string of non-conference games that start the season, the Borderites are trying to find a rhythm and integrate their returning varsity players with the new players. The returners – Deming, Dickerson and Brynn and Alexis Hallberg – will lead the team. Currently, Camryn Vosloh, who’s new to the school and led Blaine’s volleyball team, is on the bench with an ankle injury along with Taylyn DePauw. Other newcomers Emma Mulryan and Maya Ball have gotten playing time in the first games of the season. Conference games start next

week and the Borderites are focusing on making the right passes at the right time and being in the right place on defense, Pike said. If they can do those things, they could be successful this year. Pike also placed responsibility for the team’s future on his coaching. “I have to figure it out,” he said. “They come every day with good effort and good attitude and I have to take care of the rest.” Blaine’s next game (and first conference game) is on Tuesday, December 12, at home against Mount Baker.

like the thing to do,” he said. Fond memories The school board’s commitment to the district stood out to Dodd in his time on the board. Everyone on it wanted the best for the district, and members didn’t have agendas or a narrow focus on a single issue, Dodd said. “I enjoyed a lot about it. The interaction with the other board members — there are some really great people I’ve met on the board,” he said. “We’ve had super administrative people and I think our teaching staff overall has been very, very good.” Perhaps more importantly, Dodd enjoyed doing what was best for kids in the district. “To do this for four decades is testimony to how much Mike has valued children in this community,” Spanjer said. “What’s best for kids — that’s something I’ve seen Mike value time and time again,” Dodd ran unopposed during his time in office and he took that as a good sign and kept at it. By the end, Dodd’s deep knowledge of the district made him a leader. “In my 12 years of working with Mike I found him to be a very stabilizing force on the board,” Spanjer said. “He’s highly respected, and a very practical, measured and genuine individual. There’s no confusion as to what Mike stands for.” Challenges Prioritizing students wasn’t

always easy, especially when it came to making tough decisions about staff members, Dodd said. “The hardest things for me were the personnel decisions,” he said. “Being such a small town, knowing almost everybody, those were tough. But on the other hand it once again comes back to what was best for the kids and for the district at the time.” Compared to firing people, decisions about policy and curriculum were straight forward, Dodd said. Staying busy Dodd retired and shut down Blaine Marina Inc., two years ago but has stayed busy. He expects to find plenty to do with his extra free time. Dodd has an office and workshop in the industrial area of Blaine Harbor where he spent his working life. He helps out at Sound Pacific Seafoods, occasionally helping with buying crab and other tasks. When they don’t need help, he builds cardboard-hulled models of commercial fishing boats that have a connection to Blaine Harbor. He’s built boats for commission, but mostly does it as a hobby. And when he’s not doing that, he’s reminiscing about the height of the local fishery with old friends who stop by his office. Maybe now Dodd’s colleagues from the school district will stop by to reminisce as well.

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DECEMBER 2017 7 11 12 12 12 13 14

H.S. and Community Concert, 7 p.m. M.S. PTSO Meeting, 7 p.m. School Board Meeting, 12 p.m. E.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. 7th/8th Grade and Community Concert, 7 p.m. M.S. Academic Assembly, 8:30 a.m. 4th/5th Grade and Nightingale Choir Concert, 1:30 p.m. 18-29 Winter Break

JANUARY 2018 1 2 4 4, 5, 6 8 8 9 11, 12 13 15 17 18

New Year's Day Holiday (No School) P.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. Special Board Meeting, 4 p.m. H.S./M.S. Drama Performance, 7 p.m. Student Late Arrival, 10:20 a.m. M.S. PTSO Meeting, 7 p.m. E.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. H.S./M.S. Drama Performance, 7 p.m. H.S./M.S. Drama Performance, 2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School) Blaine Fine Arts Association Meeting, 7 p.m. 3rd Grade Concert, 1:30 p.m.

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Blaine High School Construction Update Phase II of the High School’s construction project includes a two-story classroom building connecting Phase I to the Science Building. Framing of the first floor is complete and work on the second floor is proceeding well. In early November, two large air handling units were lifted by crane into place in the area that will eventually be the mechanical attic. Electrical and plumbing rough-in work continues to follow right along as walls are framed in. Roof trusses will be set into place in early December, and windows should be installed by the end of the month. The building is expected to be fully dried sometime in January, and work is on target for completion next summer.

Winter Weather Information Sometimes weather conditions create the need for a late start, or the cancellation of school for the entire day. There are a number of ways that you can access school schedule information on inclement weather mornings. Seattle TV Stations, KGMI and the Blaine School District website (www.blainesd.org) will have updated details no later than 6 a.m. Parents may also call the Schedule Hotline at 360-332-0789 for school schedule information. Severe weather bus route schedules can be found on the Blaine School District website. When school is closed, all school activities, including after school athletic practices, are also canceled. Student and staff safety remains our primary concern.

School Board to Review Facility Needs Between late October and late November, a Facility Needs Review Committee, made up of varied representatives, met three times to discuss and analyze the scope of Blaine School District’s most critical facility needs. On Thursday, January 4, 2018, the Board will hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of reviewing the committee’s report on this matter, and subsequently considering the need to place a Capital Levy Measure on the ballot as early as April of 2018. This meeting will be open to the public and will take place in the District Office at 765 H Street beginning at 4 p.m.

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7 p.m. on January 4, 5, 6, 11, and 12 2 p.m. on January 13 Seventy BHS and BMS student actors, designers, and tech crew will be presenting the hit Broadway comedy, "Shrek The Musical Jr." Each night features a new cast with Thursdays focusing on our Middle School actors, and the High School cast featured on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are still only $5 at the door. Find your inner Ogre and Princess and join the fun!

Community School Concerts in December During the month of December, community members are encouraged to join Blaine School District parents and staff for concert performances by both the High School and Middle School. Choral performances, led by Pam Pryor, will showcase the vocal talents of our students. Instrumental performances, led by Bob Gray, will feature several different student bands. Additionally, several solo acts will be performed and local com-

munity musicians have been invited to participate as well. Blaine High School’s community concert begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 7. The 7th and 8th Grade concert is on December 12, also beginning at 7 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the Performing Arts Center at 975 H Street in Blaine.

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At the November 27 School Board meeting, Blaine High School athletes were recognized for exemplary sportsmanship during the Fall athletic season. Camryn Vosloh (Volleyball), Ayanna Holguin (Cheer), George Cheatham (Boys Cross Country), Jill Templeton (Girls Cross Country), Maria Gobbato (Soccer), and Joshua Rogers (Football).

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Legal Notice of Termination and Resale of Membership and RV – P53 Ron and Linda Hughes. Final Notice is hereby given to Mr. Ron Hughes and Mrs. Linda Hughes (joint members) of 347 Evergreen Way, Point Roberts, WA USA 98281, that Whatcom Meadows Camping Association of 478 Cain Lake Road Sedro Woolley, WA USA 98284, has under the provisions of its bylaws terminated all membership rights and interests in Membership 992 (P53) effective November 22, 2017. Under the provisions and Bylaws, the Association will proceed to resell the membership unless it is redeemed on or before January 15, 2018. Additionally, the RV located on the membership site by January 15, 2018 will, under the provisions of the Association’s bylaws, be considered abandoned by the owners, and disposed of by the Association under the provisions of its bylaws. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Association at the noted address or by calling 360-595-2188.

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Police Reports November 30, 3:15 p.m.: The Blaine School District bus garage supervisor called to report one of his drivers relaying to him that an elderly female, wearing a gray dress had been opening and looking inside multiple mail boxes along the street. Officers checked the area but could not locate anyone matching the description. November 30, 3:23 p.m.: A woman brought in some boxes she found on 12th Street in Blaine. What appeared to initially be possible mail theft, turned out to be a case of littering. November 30, 11:53 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a possible DV in progress. Officers arrived and listened prior to knocking any only heard two loud voices who were laughing and yelling. Officers made contact with both parties and found they were wrestling and slightly intoxicated. While taking the involved parties information one of them was found to have an active warrant out of Bellingham. The 22-year-old man was arrested and booked into Whatcom County Jail. December 2, 1:43 p.m.: Police were dispatched for a report of a person who stated that while she was trying to serve court orders on someone, that person struck her with a vehicle. Officers attempted to contact the suspect but were not able to locate her. The victim provided a statement about the incident and an officer established

Probable Cause for Assault 2nd Degree and Hit and Run. The suspect was contacted a few days later when she came to the police station to inquire about a public record request. After being provided assistance with her record request, she was arrested and booked into Whatcom County Jail. December 2, 8:56 p.m.: Officers responded to the 400 block of Peace Portal Drive for a complaint of a transient sleeping in the store. Officers arrived and contacted the individual. Officers offered the individual a ride to Bellingham to the bus station, but the person declined. December 4, 4:14 p.m.: A person reported she believes someone attempted to steal the license plate off her vehicle yesterday. Officers arrived and found the license plate still attached to the vehicle. The individual advised she noticed the plate was bent down and believed someone attempted to steal it. December 5, 10:50 p.m.: Officers responded to the old Blaine Train Depot to remove a person from an Amtrak train. The person had missed their stop in Bellingham. When the train was nearly to Blaine, the person pulled the emergency stop cord on the train, causing the train to come to an abrupt stop. Once the train was able to move again, it continued on into Blaine. The person was cooperative with officers, but slightly distraught.

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Summary Report Nov. 2017 911 Hang Up 2 Animal Complaint 7 Assault 1 Assist Citizen 19 Assist NWFRS (Aid/Fire) 15 Assist other Law Enforcement 11 Building Alarm/Security Check 20 Burglary 1 Child Abuse/Neglect 1 Child Molestation 1 Civil Matter 10 Collision 2 Concealed Pistol License Issued 9 Counterfeit Bills Pass/Possess2 2 Criminal Traffic (DWLS/Neg) 18 Custodial Interference 1 Disturbing Peace/Dis.Conduct/Noise 8 Drug Violation 4 DUI Alcohol/Drugs 1 DV Assault/Order Violation/Other 9 Fish and Wildlife Violation 1 Fraud 1 Harassment 1 Hit and Run 2 Homelessness 5 Indecent Exposure/Lewd Act 2 Juvenile Problem/Truancy 3 Littering 1 Malicious Mischief 1 Mental Health Concern 3 Missing Person/Runaway 2 Property Lost/Found/Abandoned 11 Public Record Request 25 Rape 1 Suicidal Subject 1 Suspicious Circumstance 18 Theft/Shoplift/Veh. Prowl/Stol. Prop 11 Traffic Complaint 21 Trespass Committed (Criminal) 1 Warrant/Court Order/Commitment 30 Welfare Check 10

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Upcycled Wrapping: Thursday, December 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Print a reusable wrapping cloth to take home and explore how to make gift wrapping unique. All materials provided. Santa & Sleigh Rides: December 9–10, 16-17, 23: Bellewood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Take a trip on a horse trolley, visit Santa, make ornaments, tour the distillery and partake in community caroling. Info: BellewoodFarms.com. Boys & Girls Club Bingo: Saturday, December 9, 5:30 p.m., Blaine Boys & Girls Club Clubhouse, 635 8th Street. Wear your best ugly sweater, enjoy a night of bingo and help the kids. 21+ event. Tickets $35 include dinner and six games of bingo. Info: whatcomclubs.org. Live Music At The Vault: Saturday, December 9, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Blues and Jazz duo Lykins-Adams perform. Info: 360392-0955. 8th Annual Christmas Carol Sing Along: Saturday, December 9, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street. Join us to sing traditional Christmas carols, enter a raffle and enjoy homemade goodies. All proceeds to Loads of Love. Info: info@backstageattheborder.com. Haynie Grange Breakfast: Sunday, December 10, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Road. $6 for adults, $3 for kids 5-12, free for 5 and under. Handicap accessible. Whatcom Fitness Demo Days: Sunday, December 10, 1–3 p.m., The Studio at The Vault, 277 G Street. Come try a free 20-minute Barre, Pilates, weight conditioning, cardio step bench or yoga class. Info: 360/332-8167. Holiday Magic Whatcom Symphony Orchestra: Sunday, December 10, 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street, Featuring local children’s choirs as well as the vocals of the Whatcom Chorale. Tickets $5. Hot cocoa for kids at intermission. Info: whatcomsymphony.com. Painting at the Library: Monday, December 11, 10 a.m–12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Join fellow painters at this bimonthly painting program facilitated by Maria Monks. Bring your own work, equipment, and supplies including a table cover. All mediums welcome, but no solvents of any kind please. Info: 360/305-3637. Local Business Digital Marketing Training Program: Monday, December 11, 6–8 p.m., Blaine School District office, 765 H Street. Learn insights on what it takes to grow your business online by making your website work for you. Free but space is limited. Info and registration: 360/7781762 or sbdc@wwu.edu. Drayton Harbor Shellebration: Friday, December 15, 4–6 p.m., H Street Plaza. This free event will include refreshments, oyster samples courtesy of the Drayton Harbor Oyster Company, and the presentation of community awards. Outdoor event so please dress to stay warm and dry. Living Nativity: Friday, December 15, 6–8 p.m., Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street. Free family event featuring manger scene with live animals, hear story of Christ’s birth, horse-drawn hay wagon, live music, caroling, refreshments. Info: 360/332-8610. Live Music At The Vault: Saturday, December 16, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. The Shannanagins perform. Info: 360-392-0955. Winter Star Mountain Journey: Saturday, December 16, 7–8:30 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Door open at 6:30 p.m. $10 general admission and free children 5 and under. This year Chico the Sasquatch prepares to make his family’s important journey to the mountain top. Blaine Blood Drive: Friday, December 22, 8:30–11 a.m., noon–2:30 p.m., Cost Cutter Parking Lot, 1733 H Street. What better way to honor the spirit of giving than to save lives? Bring photo ID, stay hydrated and eat about three hours before donating. Info: 800/398-7888 or bloodworksnew.org/ drives. Nutcracker by Northwest Ballet: Friday, December 22, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial Street, Bellingham. Audience of all ages will marvel at the lavish and magical holiday production.

Ongoing for December: Vinyl Nights: Thursdays, 6–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Info: 360-392-0955. Cub Scout Tree Sale: Saturdays and Sundays, noon–4 p.m., Birch Bay Visitor Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Five varieties of trees. Bellingham Winter Farmers Market: Saturdays, through December 23,10 a.m.–3 p.m. , Depot Market Square,1100 Railroad Avenue. Info: bellinghamfarmers.org. Holiday Festival of the Arts: Open now through Sunday, December 24, 10 a.m.– 7 p.m. Gifts by over 100 local artists. 4145 Meridian Street, Bellingham. Info: alliedarts.org or 360/676-8548. Anacortes Coastal Christmas: Saturdays in December, noon–4 p.m. Free trolley rides, artworks, concerts and more. Take a photo with our crab pot tree! Info: anacortes.org/coastalchristmas. Santa Train: Friday–Sunday through December 10, daily December 15–23, 5–9 p.m., Miniature World Family Fun Center, 4620 Birch Bay Lynden Road. Ride the train, see Santa. Info: miniature world.org. Pacific Arts Market: First four weekends in December: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed December 24., Sunset Square, 1125 E. Sunset Drive, Bellingham. Jewelry, illustrations, knitting, soap, photography and more. Info: pacificartsmarket.com. Coast Salish Winter Festival: Saturdays, through December 23, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Authentic tribal art and small business fair. Exclusive and unique hand crafted gifts created and sold by Lummi community members. Open to the public. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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Noah’s March...

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action, asking how many steps it would take to find a cure. In 2016, he convinced his parents to drop everything and take him, his 8-year-old brother Jon and 4-year-old sister Angela on a trek across the US. The couple sold their Florida home, Robert quit his job as a finance director and Joanne, a homeschooling stay-at-home mom, prepared a multitude of lessons to educate her kids on the road. “I had to jump on board and tell myself, ‘you only live once,’” Joanne said. Joined by his father, Noah has spent the past 341 days walking. Donning bright yellow vests that read “Noah’s March,” the pair departs around 10 a.m. to walk an average 17 miles each day, six days per week. Noah takes breaks to homeschool and consume roughly 2,000 to 5,000 calories-worth of food. Despite going through 11 pairs of running shoes, Noah said he’s only “a little tired.” “I think it’s great that I get to spend time with my family,” he said. “I feel good.” Joanne, Jon and Angela travel in the family’s orange Jeep. Often, they leap ahead of the walking route to find a place to stay for the night and organize meetings with interest groups. The meetings help to boost awareness about Type 1 diabetes and help rally the diabetes community together, Robert said. Out of the connections they’ve made along the way, the family has been offered a place to stay for about 200 of the more than 300 nights they’ve been on the road, he said. So far, Noah and his family have

Ruth Jean (Root) Mercer

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raised over $20,000 for the Noah’s March Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. The money covers travel expenses and goes toward diabetes research organizations, including San Diego nonprofit, Diabetes Research Connection. After arriving in Blaine, the family will drive to San Francisco and then San Diego for additional meetings. In January, they will drive west from Florida to continue spreading the word about the foundation and raise more money for diabetes research. “When we decided to do this, we decided to do it as a family,” Joanne said. “It’s been an incredible journey and I’m glad we did it.” To learn more, visit noahsmarchfoundation.org.

The Christmas Shop opens in Birch Bay s The Christmas Shop, located at 8115 Birch Bay Square suite 114, is open seven days a week from now until Sunday, December 23. Owner Deanna Gould, l., said they offer new, used and hand-made items, including wreaths, nutcrackers, cards and indoor décor. To learn more, look up “The Christmas Shop” on Facebook. Photo by Molly Ernst

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What’s happening in Blaine when the Barnes’ arrive? 10–11 a.m. Market at Birch Bay Square, 8115 Birch Bay Square: Join Noah and his family for the final 6.5 miles of the walk. 2 p.m. at Marine Park, 272 Marine Drive: “Touch the Pacific Ocean” with Noah. Noon–4 p.m. at Peace Arch Park: Welcome Noah and his family to the park and learn about diabetes at a health fair at the American Kitchen. 5 p.m. at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club’s Palmer Room, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway: Eat a salmon dinner for a suggested donation of $20. Purchase tickets at noahsmarchfoundation.org.

October 13, 1924 - November 24, 2017 Ruth Jean (Root) Mercer passed away on November, 24, 2017. She was born on October 13, 1924 in Great Falls, MT to George and Christina (Beattie) Root. Ruth was raised in Great Falls, MT. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1942. After high school graduation Ruth attended Montana State College in Havre, MT. However, due to family responsibilities and WWII, she returned home the following year. Back in Great Falls, Ruth worked for both the Milwaukee Railroad and the Great Northern Railroad as a clerk. In Nov. of 1944 she enlisted in the U.S. Navy W.A.V.E.S. When she completed her training she was stationed in San Diego, CA as a Navy Yeoman working as a secretary for naval officers. While attending services and church activities for the military at the First Baptist Church in San Diego, she met Harold (Pat) Mercer, a sailor from Haynie, WA. They were married October 9, 1945 at the First Baptist Church in San Diego. Shortly after that they both returned to civilian life and moved to a small farm in Haynie. Pat and Ruth lived in Haynie for 18 years and raised four children. Ruth was a hard worker who picked strawberries and worked at Birch Bay carnival concessions to earn extra money in the early years of her marriage. Later Ruth worked for Yates Auto Shop in Blaine as a clerk. She was then hired by Nelle & Hollinger, a Blaine attorney and a realtor. Later Ruth took the Civil Service test and was hired as a clerk working for U.S. Immigration Services. She began as a GS3 level clerk and ended her Civil Service career as a Customs Import Specialist GS11. In 1965 Ruth and Pat moved to Blaine where they lived until 1986. They later retired and moved to Bothell, WA to be closer to their children and grandchildren. After Pat’s death in 2008, Ruth sold her house in Bothell and moved to Brittany Park Senior Living in Woodinville, WA and later to Aegis Assisted Living in Kirkland, WA. When Ruth and Pat retired, they traveled throughout the U.S. in their motorhome. They drove it to Alaska, throughout Canada, and to Mexico. Many of those trips included their children and grandchildren. Other highlights of their travels included Hawaii, Spain, Portugal and a cruise through the Panama Canal. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Pat Mercer, her parents and her brothers George and Jim Root, her son-in-law Terry Lane and daughter-in-law Colleen Mercer. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Norm and Jeanna Root; daughter Nancy (Mike) Werdal, son Jim (Ann) Mercer, son Don Mercer, daughter Marilyn (Michael) Kelly; grandchildren Jeff (Heather) Werdal, Rebecca (Robert) Neumann, Jon Mercer, Stephen Mercer, Brian (Sarah) Mercer, Christina (Chris) Meyers, Ryan Lane, Kellianne Lane; great-grandchildren Evan, Hayden, Emma, Andrew, Ashton, Addison, Phineas and Tobin, and numerous nephews and nieces, and her beloved cat Tillie. A funeral service was held on December 4, 2017 at Moles Farewell Tributes - Greenacres, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, WA 98248. Memorials can be given in Ruth’s name to Pasado’s Safe Haven Animal and Humane Society Shelter, P. O. Box 171 Sultan, WA 98294, or any animal shelter of your choosing. You may share your thoughts and memories of Ruth in the online guest book at www.molesfarewelltributes.com.

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