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Chuckanut Bay Noah Barnes, 11, completes 4,200-mile walk in Blaine Foods to open new production facility in Blaine Sale of 2.28 acres of city land closed on Dec. 5 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e

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s Eleven-year-old Noah Barnes, pictured at Blaine Marine Park, and his family arrived in Blaine on December 9 after walking 4,200 miles across the country to raise money and awareness to cure for Type 1 diabetes; Noah was diagnosed with the incurable condition at 16 months old. Local residents joined the family in finishing the final 6.5 miles of the walk to Peace Arch Park and celebrated with them at various events that afternoon. To learn more about Noah’s journey, visit noahsmarchfoundation.org. Photo courtesy of Alicia Rule

New school board director comes with diverse background By Oliver Lazenby With five kids who have attended more than 10 schools in multiple countries, Laura McKinney has seen a variety of educational systems in action. Her kids have attended public schools in the U.S., British schools overseas, and even an American school in Albania. As the newest Blaine School Board director, McKinney thinks that her background gives her a different perspective on education. “I’ve seen a lot of different approaches,”

she said. “ I think that definitely ignited a passion for how we engage in education and the learning opportunities for our kids.” In 2014, McKinney and her family returned to Blaine after years of frequently moving for her husband’s job as a foreign area officer for the Department of Defense. They had previously lived in Blaine for a year and a half in 2001 and had always hoped to return, she said. With her kids enrolled at Blaine elementary, middle and high schools, McKinney started to spend more time at Blaine

Residents, legislators invited to December 15 open house B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Hear about the city’s priorities for the upcoming legislative session at an open house at Blaine City Hall this week. State senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) and District 42 state representatives Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden) and Vincent Buys (R-Lynden) will discuss the city’s legislative goals agenda for 2018 with city officials from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, December 15 at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, suite 3000.

The agenda was approved by the Blaine City Council last month to guide discussions with state lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session, which begins on Monday, January 8. This year, two major infrastructure projects are featured on the agenda, which seeks state funding for the I-5/Exit 274 project and to extend power, water and wastewater infrastructure to east Blaine. During the last legislative session, legislators approved $12.1 million for phase one of the I-5/Exit 274 project; it was later

vetoed from the state’s transportation budget by Governor Jay Inslee due to lack of information about the project’s size and scope. A $3.4 million request to extend utilities to east Blaine was also turned down last session. “If someone misses the Exit 276, it’s more than a 10-mile round trip back to Blaine. At that point, most people will drive to Ferndale or Bellingham,” said Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht about construct(See Open House, page 5)

schools. She volunteered on the school’s fiscal committee before running for school board this fall and on December 12, took an oath of office at the school board’s meeting. Before moving to Blaine, McKinney directed a South Carolina-based economic development nonprofit called New Carolina, which has since changed its name to the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. That organization developed a program called TransformSC, a (See School, page 13)

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Blaine’s business community just got a whole lot sweeter — on December 5, representatives with packaged dessert producer Chuckanut Bay Foods purchased 2.28 acres of city-owned land located at the former site of the Blaine Municipal Airport, also known as the Gateway Parcel, for $396,644. Once a new production facility is constructed on the site, the business will relocate from Ferndale to Blaine, bringing with it an estimated 80–125 jobs, according to a statement release by the city of Blaine. Currently operating out of a 5,800 squarefoot facility, Chuckanut Bay Foods produces locally-sourced cheesecakes and desserts that are sold at major retailers, including Fred Meyer, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Safeway and more. About a decade ago, owners Matt Roth and Dave Loeppky purchased the business, formerly called Chuckanut Cheesecake. The company’s annual payroll is around $2.5 million for its 80 employees. In need of space to grow, the owners purchased additional land in Ferndale last year. Not wholly satisfied, they approached the city of Blaine in late 2016 with an offer on part of the 28.4-acre Gateway Parcel. In meetings with the Blaine City Council, Roth and Loeppky said they valued the location’s close proximity to the freeway and existing business partners, such as T.C. Trading Company. In April, the city followed up with a counter offer and Roth and Loeppky agreed to sign a purchase agreement, which allotted them 120 days to perform due diligence before closing the sale. Per the agreement, the business must adhere to specific performance standards established by the city. “Chuckanut Bay Foods will eventually employ 80 to 125 people,” said Ron Freeman from Freeman Real Estate, the company

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The Editor: The Blaine Tai Chi Academy would like to announce that the Prince of Tai Chi, 32time World Champion, Sitan Chen, will be in Blaine on Thursday and Friday, December 28 and 29. On Friday evening, there will be a performance at the Blaine Senior Center starting at 5 p.m. This is open to the public. Afterwards there will be a potluck dinner. The performance is free; however, should anyone wish to stay for the potluck, they’re are asked to contribute food. Wally Greenough The Blaine Tai Chi Academy Blaine The Editor: TouchStone Health Clinic, 288 Martin Street, was able to host Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) and helped 10 people to get insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder. On behalf of these people, thank you. We are excited to see what else we can accomplish together.

Please keep your ideas coming. Jesse and Erika Creydt Blaine (Editor’s note: Open enrollment ends on Friday, December 15 for coverage starting January 1. For plans starting February 1, Washington Healthplanfinder is accepting applications until Monday, January 15; after which, people will have to wait until next year’s open enrollment.) The Editor: The last year has been difficult in many ways. Giant steps have been taken by our country... backwards. Those who have felt disenfranchised appear to be the most gullible. Coal miners refuse to be retrained because they have been told that coal will rise again. Can they not see that in this country coal is going the way of the dodo bird? As it becomes less of an energy source, hopefully it will take with it the poisons that make breathing difficult to impossible for those who have known from a very young

age that most of their waking hours will be spent underground. Now we see a new tax bill proposed that will end healthcare for all. What they couldn’t do in 50 votes, our “leaders” are sneaking into a tax bill just like the cuckoo bird lays her eggs in another’s nest. Audubon states the cuckoo bird’s “life strategy is built on tricking other birds,” calling them parasites. Parasites ... sound familiar? Isn’t that what those self-righteous, often indignant leaders call those who rally for national health care? I guess if one can quickly point the finger back, he is absolved of his own crimes. We see the president do this all the time. In fact, he has perfected the strategy. Hooray for the president? There are those of us who wake up every morning to the slap in the face that our beloved (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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the fools being led by someone who isn’t even capable of putting a cohesive sentence together. Someone who attempts to make himself appear bigger by lessening the value of others through name calling. Will voters be wiser in their decision making in the future? One can only hope. Linda Huberman Blaine “It’s simple: when the city is built out, it doesn’t grow. Getting these projects started would be a big boost for our city and would support businesses and city services such as public safety and disperse the major cost of the waste treatment plant by adding new customers,” he said. Do you have any questions about the open house? Contact Wilbrecht at 360/543-9980 or dwilbrecht@cityofblaine.com.

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When Blaine wrestler Caleb Bullard heard he’d be wrestling a two-time state participant in the 145-pound title match at last weekend’s Battle at the Border, he thought, “This is going to be a fun match.” Bullard’s put in a lot of work since getting beat in the regional round of playoffs last year. He wrestled year-round in Greco-Roman and freestyle leagues and spent many 10-hour days in the gym. He channeled that training into confidence, wrestling a methodical match and pinning his opponent, Nolan Keesee from Black Hills High School, to win the title.

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good spread of different weights, which helps with scoring. Perhaps most importantly, the team said they are a family. Wrestlers want to do well not only for themselves, but to improve team scores, Warren said. “We don’t want our wrestlers to work their butts off just for themselves,” he said. “In order for a wrestler to really be successful, they have to have a good support system. If you’re in a race, are you

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Deadline to apply for at-large county council position nears B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Wednesday, December 20 is the final day to apply for a vacant atlarge position on the Whatcom County Council. Last month, Todd Donovan announced he’ll be resigning from the position, effective January 8. The term will run from the date of appointment, which is likely to take place on Tuesday, January 9, to the certification of the 2018 general election. Applicants must

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10, said Blaine Municipal Court administrator Raylene King. During the alleged theft, Kelly had loaded about a dozen pots into the back of his truck by the time police arrived at the park. In a report filed by Blaine police officer Jake Farrer, Kelly reportedly said that his boss, Patrick James, had told him to take the crab pots and that the Port of Bellingham had granted him permission. A records check confirmed that Kelly had a suspended driver’s license. Kelly claimed his girlfriend Joanne drove him to the park, but she later said that Kelly had driven part of the drive. According to the report, Kelly was arrested, is-

sued three citations and released on his own recognizance. Following the arrest, Blaine police officer Tim Richardson contacted Kelly’s boss, Patrick James, to ask about the crab pots that had been stolen the night prior. James, a commercial fisherman on the FV Salish Breeze, said Kelly told him he knew where to buy seized Canadian crab pots and he agreed to pay $10 apiece. James said he purchased 69 crab pots from Kelly, paying $690. After learning they were stolen, James said that he’d return them back to Blaine. By November 22, all 69 pots had been returned. Costing an average $50 apiece, Richardson estimates the total value of the stolen crab pots is around $3,450. As a result, Kelly is facing an additional charge of second de-

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Logo contest for Friends of Birch Bay Library By Oliver Lazenby Think you can design a simple, lasting logo for the Friends of the Birch Bay Library (FOBBL)? The group is calling on Whatcom County residents to enter their designs. The chosen logo, which will be used on the group’s website and in other materials, should include Birch Bay, a library building, or themes of reading, learning or discovery, said Ruth Higgins, FOBBL secretary. Applicants can submit up to two designs. The group was formed to advocate and raise money for a new county library at 7968 Birch Bay Drive. It currently has a logo using clip art that it wants to replace. FOBBL encourages designers to keep it simple; logos should

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Christmas story. Each participant will have a small surprise to take home with them, she said. Afterwards, she’ll be joined by musi-

work in black and white or color and look good small. Logos can’t include any text besides “Friends of Birch Bay Library.” Interested applicants must register for the contest by January 15 by emailing birchbaylogocontest@gmail.com or mailing Friends of Birch Bay Library at 4550 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Box 1182, Blaine, WA 98230. Entries are due on March 15 and FOBBL will announce a winner on April 15. The group plans to frame the winning design and display it at the new library along with a picture and brief bio of the artist. Friends of Birch Bay Library prefers digital submissions but will accept submissions on paper if they can be scanned and are no larger than 6 by 6 inches. Entries must include name, mailing ad-

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cians John Sturdivant, Erin Corday and her son Jack Cohenour to sing a variety of holiday hits until the end of the event at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are encouraged for those who plan to dine at Semiahmoo Resort’s Pierside Kitchen or Packers Oyster Bar. To make a res-

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partnership between educators, business leaders and legislators, which focused on improving graduation rates and preparing students for life beyond high school. “The goal was to essentially reimagine what education would look like,” she said. For McKinney, education should prepare students for their future – whether that means college or a career. It should also prepare students to participate in society and teach them about personal finance, taxes, how to vote,

find information and generally make them “citizenship-ready,” she said. McKinney said she is excited to serve on the school board because she’s met a lot of wonderful people in the district who she feels care about students’ success. She thinks that there’s a lot of opportunity to positively impact students in a small district. “I guess what I hope to bring to the school board is a different perspective,” she said. “I like to ask a lot of questions. I don’t think I have all the answers, but sometimes I think asking the questions is more important than having the answers.”

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Police Reports December 6, 11:57 a.m.: A man was taken into custody at Blaine Municipal Court when a judge ordered a performance bond. The man, who is accused of stealing several crab pots from a community display, was transported to Whatcom County Jail and booked without incident. December 6, 6:19 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of G St. for a traffic hazard complaint. Someone had turned the stop sign the wrong direction, rendering it ineffective. Officers changed the stop sign back to its proper location. December 7, 8:34 a.m.: Officers observed a vehicle driving on H Street with expired tabs. Officers recognized both the vehicle and driver as the driver had been cited for the offense, as well as speeding in the school zone the previous week. The man was re-contacted for the continued offense and also arrested for failing to transfer the title over 45 days. The man was issued a citation with a mandatory court appearance date. December 7, 1:40 p.m.: A concerned citizen wanted to report possible identity theft. Unidentified persons opened a secondary bank account under the Blaine resident’s name in another state. The victim was able to close the account before incurring any losses. At this time there are no suspects or any additional information.

December 7, 3:08 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to the Blaine Public Library regarding a gentlemen causing a disturbance. The reporting person at the library reported someone was having a “mental episode” while using their computers. The man was contacted by police and escorted out of the library at the staff’s request. The man was informed to not returned for the rest of the day. December 8, 10:00 a.m.: Officers were made aware of an apparently abandoned vehicle in the 200 block of Marine Drive. The reporting party stated the vehicle had been abandoned for over 72 hours. The van’s windows were covered with blankets and it appeared there was a person sleeping within. Officers were not able to elicit any response from inside the vehicle. As nightly temperatures were well below freezing, officers were concerned for the welfare of the apparently nonresponsive occupant and made entry to the vehicle. No person was located inside the van, and it was towed off the roadway. December 8, 11:55 a.m.: A Blaine School District employee called police to report that a man entered the building and starting yelling. When asked to leave he hit the door with his fist. An officer responded and located the man, who appeared to have some serious mental health

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issues. He was trespassed from school property. December 9, 11:00 a.m.: Blaine police were called to the 1000 block of Adelia for a report of a vehicle parked in the fire lane. An officer arrived and found the vehicle parked directly in front of a sign that read “No Parking Fire Lane.” The owner was located and informed she could either move the vehicle to a legal parking spot or receive a ticket for the violation. The woman selected option A. December 10, 1:00 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a report of a domestic situation in the 200 Block of B Street. A woman who had previously resided at a rental was demanding that police force entry into the home, and into her ex-roommate’s private bedroom, to assist in recovering her missing sweatshirts. To the woman’s displeasure, the officers were unable to meet her demands. December 11, 2:35 p.m.: A person called to report that his neighbor’s dog had been barking non-stop for over half an hour. The neighbor wished to remain anonymous, but stated that the problem is ongoing. Officers contacted the dog owner, who had fallen asleep. The owner brought the dog inside.

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BB Chamber “Business Before Christmas” Mixer: Thursday, December 14, 5–7 p.m., CJ’s Beach House, 7878 Birch Bay Drive. Ugly sweater contest, appetizers, coffee and soda. Bring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Info: birchbaychamber.com. 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 Entertainment at Black Forest: Friday, December 15, 7–9 p.m., Black Forest Steak House, 638 Peace Portal Drive. Lefty and the Right Hand Band performing. Performed by Day-to-Day dance company. 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 makes his family’s important journey to the mountain top. Live Music At The Vault: Saturday, December 16, 7-10 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. The Shannanagins perform. Info: 360-392-0955. Breakfast at American Post 86: Sunday, December 17, 9 a.m.–noon, American Post Legion 86,4580 Legion Drive. Expanded holiday menu, $8 all you can eat. 6 and under $4. Caroling at Resort Semiahmoo: Sunday, December 17, 5 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy. Children’s program featuring Dana Cohenour. Cash bar, warm drinks, cookies for purchase. Attendees encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation to food bank. O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy: Tuesday, December 19, 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham. Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss will delight in a rollicking Christmas romp through a world steeped in tea. Info: mountbakertheatre.com. Christmas Sweater Party: Thursday, December 21, 8 p.m. Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Live music, prizes for best sweaters. 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. 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. End of the Year Book Sale: Saturday, December 23 through Saturday, January 6, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. During library open hours. Lots of good books waiting for you! Info: 360/305-3637. New Year’s Eve, Eve Party: Saturday, December 30, The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Live music by The Shannanagins starting at 8 p.m. RSVP shanna@thevaultwine.com or call 360/392-0955. New Year’s Eve at Paso: Sunday, December 31, 8 p.m.–midnight. Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Live music by Silver City Band, party favors, champagne toast at midnight. New Year’s Eve at The Beach: Sunday, December 31, The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Live music by Threefer 7–9:30 p.m., rib eye steak or chicken marsala dinner specials, karaoke and champagne toast. New Year’s Eve at Black Forest: Sunday, December 31, Black Forest Steak House, 638 Peace Portal Drive. Lefty and the Right Hand Band performing 7–10 p.m. Shrek the Musical: January 4–6, 11–12, 7 p.m.; January 13, 2 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Blaine theater arts students present the hit Broadway comedy. Each night features a different cast with Thursdays night shows focusing on our middle school actors as the leads. Tickets $5 at the door.

Ongoing for December: Vinyl Nights & Trivia: 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: 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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The Windermere Agents, Owner, Broker and Staff from the Birch Bay Square office wish you a holiday season full of hope, peace, gracious moments and good tidings. We appreciate your past business and look forward to working with you in 2018.

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