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Blaine Library staff celebrate Volleyball team heads to A special tribute to our 30-year anniversary, page 4 state tournament, page 6 nation’s veterans, page 10
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Park board meets on Nov. 8 to vote on a recommendation B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e
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s Doug Ericksen (R) and Pinky Vargas (D) awaited initial vote counts at separate events in Whatcom County on November 6. Ericksen came out .74 percent ahead of Vargas with an additional 451 votes. See more election results on page 13. Photos by Oliver Hamlin and Oliver Lazenby
B y P at G r u bb By the time the much-heralded blue wave hit Washington state on Tuesday, it was more like a ripple than a wave, especially in Whatcom County. Incumbents on both sides of the aisle were returned to Washington D.C. while Democratic challengers in local state races just managed to come close with no races
determined after the first election count. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D) won handily over Republican challenger Susan Hutchison with 58.6 percent of the vote while U.S. representatives Suzan DelBene and Rick Larsen cruised to victory with 58.6 and 72.4 percent of the vote, respectively. In all, seven of Washington’s 10 congressional districts will be represented by Democrats; the remainder are Republicans
Blaine Police Department wants to hear from you B y T ay l o r N i c h o l s Ever wonder how to spot a counterfeit hundred dollar bill? You can find out by watching a video tutorial just released by the Blaine Police Department. In it, officer Jake Farrer gives Rawganique general manager Christy Lonquist a lesson on how to verify a bill is real and what to do if someone gives you a fake. The video, which is posted to the ‘Blaine City Government’ Facebook
page, is part of an outreach project the police department recently launched. In the coming months, officers will create educational videos that answer questions submitted by community members. Police chief Allen Schubert said the project is a way to foster dialogue between the police department and the community. “My whole philosophy is more community engagement between the police department and all the entities in this city, and that includes not only the citizens but
the business leaders,” Schubert said. He’s seeking questions from community members for upcoming videos, because chances are if someone has a question, they’re not the only one, he said. “Rawganique really jumped at the opportunity because they saw this was a great chance to work with the police department and get to know the police officers,” he said. “That’s our whole goal. We want (See Police, page 7)
including the eastside District 5’s Cathy McMorris Rodgers whose campaign was thought to be in trouble. Democrat Kim Schrier in District 8 beat perpetual Republican candidate Dino Rossi 53 to 47 percent. Closer to home, the results are much more ambiguous. District 42 state senator Doug Ericksen’s race against challenger (See Election, page 13)
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Curious about the prospect of relocating Blaine Skate Park to make way for potential redevelopment, a mix of parents, skaters and other interested residents packed into the Blaine Library this week to ask questions and express concerns to city staff. The city is considering making the $292,000 skate park property on 4th Street available for sale to spur growth downtown. During the November 6 meeting, acting community development director Alex Wenger floated the idea of relocating the skate park to Lincoln Park, near the H Street entrance, or Marine Park. Right off the bat, residents expressed concerns about perceived lack of safety and accessibility of the proposed locations. Neither are within walking distance from the Blaine school campus, police or Blaine Library, one resident pointed out. “Most of [Lincoln Park] is not appropriate to fit a skate park” Wenger conceded, noting the park is mostly forested and contains an 18-hole disc golf course. However, “this is in our east Blaine planning area where we really are expecting to see some growth,” he said, referencing the more than 1,400 lots that have been approved for residential development, and await sewer and power infrastructure. Despite that, some residents said the proposed location at Lincoln Park is unsafe, citing its proximity to State Route 543. Instead, attendees seemed more open to relocating Blaine Skate Park to Blaine Marine Park, down across from the harbor. “We should be appreciative that they want to give us a new park,” said Birch Bay resident Kenny McCown, 20, who said he uses Blaine Skate Park at least three times
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The Northern L ght Blaine Library staff celebrate 30-year milestone 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
s To celebrate its 30-year anniversary since opening at 610 3rd Street in 1988, staff at the Blaine Library hosted a celebration on November 4. “[It was a] lovely day of reminiscing about the building project of 30 years ago,” said branch manager Debby Farmer. Historical library posters will be on display for the next couple of weeks. Pictured clockwise from top left: Farmer and Marci McCarthy; Blaine staff member Leslie Williams; and musical performers. Photo courtesy of Debby Farmer
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The Editor: We have heard a lot about fake news. Consider what is really fake news and how it affects us. The fake idea that getting rid of politically correct dialogue and discourse improves society really triggers angst and hatred that leads to threats, street fights and shootings. It is a fake idea that guns stop violence when massacres are expedited by military grade arms. It is a fake idea that legislators watching “voting,” which validates dictators and despots, helps our understanding of our political system and expedites improvement. The fake idea that holding someone accountable is somehow negative smears. It is a fake idea that immigrants will weaken our nation, given the advancements we have benefited from them in culture, science, art and production. Could it be that “fake news” is anything that threatens white privilege? How is it possible that a purported Judeo-Christian nation has some people who
believe that might makes right, money makes power and that the ending days will come faster if we “help?” What has happened to the compassion and commitment to justice that made this nation great during WWII? George Washington and our constitutional founders believed in a nation of unified and free people, not those who agreed, but those who were willing to accept, protect and honor neighbors and their lives. Don’t believe the fake news of “fake news.” Think, reason, vote. Donna Starr Blaine Dear Editor: Just the other day my dog and I enjoyed a walk through Lincoln Park. We had not been there in quite a while. The park was surprisingly open, clean, and we just loved it! The new pathways and cleared open spaces are great. During the walk we ran into a group of Frisbee golf players. We chatted a bit and heard
their comments on how much they enjoyed the course. Wow! A genuine thank you to the Blaine parks board for such a great job. Diane Major Blaine The Editor: I will start with a big thank you to Mike and Skye Hill for constructing an aesthetically appealing outdoor gas fireplace and also a nice visitor center. As a nearby business owner I am very glad to see this delightful enhancement. A fire in the hearth is always comforting. My business has tried to put appealing decorations outside our store front. Scarecrows get damaged and/or stolen. People put their cigarette butts in our planters. We (See Letters, page 8) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Less than two months remain before North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) must appoint a new fire chief, at least on an interim basis. William Pernett announced his resignation from the position in October. Citing an interest in pursuing other professional opportunities, Pernett said his last day will be Monday, December 31. The district is currently overseen by Pernett, in addition to assistant chief Joe Noonchester, division chief Henry Hollander and other administrative staff. A five-member board of fire com- s William Pernett was sworn in as fire chief in 2015. Courtesy photo missioners also oversees the opdistrict’s division chief of oper- position. eration of the district. To learn more, contact info@ During a meeting on Novem- ations. He brought 25 years of ber 1, commissioners voted to firefighting experience to the nwfrs.com or call 360/318-9933. form a special committee to recommend a recruiting firm to help search for a permanent fire chief. At least two recruiting firms • U.S. green cards / naturalization • U.S. green cards / naturalization have expressed interest in con• Work / investor visas • Work / investor visas tracting with NWFR, Hollander said. Commissioners have •yet Denied entry waivers • Denied entry waivers to determine how much they’ll Removal hearings • Removal NEXUS appeals hearings • NEXUS appeals allocate from the budget to •pay for the search and whether or not they want to recruit statewww.blaineimmigration.com www.blaineimmigration.com •www.blaineimmigration.com 435 Martin St., Suite 2010 •••435 Blaine, WA St., Blaine,WA WA 435Martin Martin St., Suite Suite2010 1010 ••Blaine, wide or nationwide. Either way, he said,Leonard “The proD.M. Saunders,Leonard AttorneyD.M. at Law Saunders, Attorney at Law cess for hiring a permanent chief could take months.” In the meantime, commissioners are weighing who to appoint to the position on an interim basis once Pernett steps down in December. Hollander said his hat is out of the ring, since he’ll be Veterans Day Service retiring in May of next year. Sunday, November 11 Pernett was sworn in as fire chief in 2015. He moved to 10 am Whatcom County from Tucson, SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 am Arizona in 2014 to serve as the Wine • Beer • northWest Fusion Cuisine Children’s Sunday School 10:15 am
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Sydney had 35 kills on Thursday to lead the Borderites to district tournament wins over Archbishop Murphy (3-2) and topseeded Liberty (3-0), helping Blaine secure its first trip to the state tournament since 1998.
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By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School volleyball won two out of three games at the 2A district ½ tournament at Sammamish High School last week, securing a trip to the state tournament for the first time in 20 years. Blaine lost the championship game to Lynden, but just making it to the tournament finals gives Blaine good odds against the 15 other teams in the state tournament next weekend, as the top four teams from each of the four divisions go to state. “I want them to understand that making it to state is a huge accomplishment for them and our school and community,” said Blaine head coach Jacquie Wilskey. “I think we just need to be confident and know that we can compete with the teams’ we’ll be playing next.” The state tournament takes place on Friday, November 9 and continues through November 10. Blaine’s playoff momentum
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started with a come-from-behind 3–2 victory against Archbishop Murphy, which set the tone for the rest of the tournament, Wilskey said. Blaine, plagued by errors, lost the first two sets of that game. “Going into the third set we had the it’s-now-or-never talk,” Wilskey said. “We had nothing to lose, we needed to play our game and turn things around. They went out there and just killed it. They took charge.” Tied 2–2, the fifth set (which is played to 15 points rather than 25, like the first four) started out back-and-forth. But Archbishop Murphy rallied and took an 11–6 lead. After Blaine forced a turnover, sophomore Mia Scheepens’ consistent serves propelled Blaine to a 15–11 win. “We came from behind in all aspects of that match,” Wilskey said. “The momentum was totally on our side after that. They were up, they were energized and feeling confident.” In a second game that day, the Borderites dominated Liber-
ty in three sets to earn a spot in the district championship game against Lynden. Though Lynden won the championship game with set scores of 25–15, 27–25 and 25–20, Blaine put up a fight, especially in the second set. The Borderites were ahead 25–24 when they turned the ball over, allowing Lynden to score the winning points. Had Blaine won that set, Wilskey thinks it could have been a turning point in the championship game. “After losing that close set we just couldn’t recover,” she said. Blaine’s next opponent, White River High School, had a 9–5 overall record in the regular season and is the fourth-seed from its conference; Blaine is the second-seed and finished it’s regular season 8–6 overall. Blaine plays White River at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 9 at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey. The Borderites will play at least one other game in the state tournament.
Faulkner finishes ahead of the pack at state cross country meet By Oliver Lazenby Blaine freshman Eleeshiyah Faulkner finished 56th out of 162 runners in the girls 2A state cross country meet on November 3 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Faulkner finished the 5K race
in 21 minutes, 15.10 seconds. She was the only Blaine runner to qualify for the state meet. Senior Amelia Pullen of Washougal High School won in 18 minutes, 4.50 seconds, followed by Bellingham senior Annika Reiss at 18 minutes, 29.40 seconds.
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By Oliver Lazenby Blaine football’s season – a wild ride that swung from three conference losses in a row to a winning streak and into the postseason – ended November 2 with a 47–0 playoff loss to Lynden at Civic Stadium in Bellingham. Blaine, 4–4 in the regular season, hoped to get an aggressive start and hang on to a close win against the undefeated team, but Lynden didn’t let that happen. “We definitely got their best game. They were ready to go,” said Blaine head coach Jay Dodd. “It was maybe not the best we could do, but give Lynden credit – they played very well.” Lynden, coming off a bye week, scored 38 points in the first half alone. Blaine hung in the game until the second quarter, when Lynden scored three touchdowns on deadly accurate long passes. When the Borderites got the ball, they couldn’t find a way to move it down the field. “We just couldn’t do anything with it offensively,” Dodd said. “I thought we’d be able to run the ball a bit against these guys, but we just weren’t able to.” The season stands out for Dodd as one that took a lot of creativity and tenacity for the Borderites. He said his team was willing to learn, make changes and do whatever it took to be successful. Players shuffled positions mid-season and Blaine eventually settled into a lineup that worked. “I’m really proud of the way our seniors hung together and
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people to get to know the police department and be able to talk to them.” The videos will serve as a chance to address any concerns people have – from speed limits or park curfews – to making sure everyone feels safe talking to officers, regardless of their demographic, Schubert said. It also is an opportunity to promote local businesses, groups and causes in an accessible way through social media. This idea is something Schubert has been thinking about since he applied for the police chief job. The focus on community policing comes from his time with the Los Angeles Police Department, but it can be difficult to work with people one-on-one in a big city with a lot of crime, he said. “That’s one of the reasons why I wanted to come to a small town,” Schubert said. “This is why everyone wants to be a cop. They want to go out into the community and do a good job. They want to improve the quality of life.” Schubert said he welcomes any ideas, suggestions or questions from the community, and is happy to sit down and talk with anyone even if they don’t want to be featured in a video. “Anyone and everyone should be able to approach police officers, anywhere, anytime,” he said. For more info, contact Schubert at aschubert@cityofblaine.com.
per week. “I was skating [at the park] when there was just one rail and one ramp.” McCown and his friends Matt Bowyer, Kolby Aiken and Dawson Kenoyer attended the meeting and are all frequent users of Blaine Skate Park. All supported relocating the park from 4th Street to Marine Park, as long as the city also invests in upgrades to equipment, such as a permanent covering to protect skaters from the wind and rain. Not everyone left feeling sure about relocating Blaine Skate Park. When asked to vote between Lincoln Park or Marine Park, residents were split.
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“There may be some other combination […] other than Marine Park and Lincoln Park,” said Blaine planning commissioner Richard May. He suggested to Wenger that the city consider purchasing a right-ofway on G Street to relocate the skate park. Either way, he said, “it is my opinion that there is some stone that could be turned over somehow.” The park and cemetery board could vote on a recommendation to Blaine City Council as early as this week. Their next meeting is at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 8 at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street. For more information about the skate park, contact Wenger at 360/332-8311, extension 3330 or awenger@cityofblaine.com.
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RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES s Blaine quarterback Will McKinney hands the ball off to running back Alex Mercado in a season-ending 47–0 loss to Lynden in a playoff game at Civic Field on November 9. The Borderites ended their season with a 5–5 record. Photo by Janell Kortlever the way they led us. Two kids in particular: Hudson Reid and Alex Mercado, they just stuck with it,” Dodd said. “We were playing
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have put Christmas candy canes out only to have them stolen. The windows in our basement and our neighbor’s basement have been broken twice this year. You have built something that is appealing, solid and can’t be stolen! I’m looking forward to watching the future development. Colette Cloutier Blaine The Editor: A big thanks to neighbors and police. I am a new kid on the block, having moved here last December. A week or so ago, I had a mishap with my garage door as I was leaving for a trip, which caused me to leave it open. Three days into my visit to San Francisco, I heard on my cell phone a voice mail from the Blaine police who wanted me to call them to let them know I was all right. They had received requests for welfare checks at my home with
lights on, garage door up, a car in the garage, but no sign of me. All ended well with this lovely surprise chat with the police. How wonderful my Semiahmoo neighbors are to keep an eye on things and a big thanks to the Blaine police for taking the time to follow up. There is clearly more to be grateful for here than just the great views! Sharon Robinson Blaine The Editor: In this Me Too era we now live in, men are increasingly adjudged guilty by virtue of public accusation. The Northern Light in its November 1, 2018 article does not even mention that Lori is Gary’s wife, or that she left him and returned to live with him again during a period of 18 months. Gary has been a paragon of Christian community service since moving to Blaine three years ago. And here is what he wrote to me about his three days last weekend in the county jail:
“I’ve just gotten out, my friend, and I’m very grateful for your advocacy once again. I shared my faith with many and prayed for many as well. I can now relate to the suffering of men in prison as never before ... it was the worst experience of my entire life. We will talk soon I hope. ... I need a good night’s sleep. Three days and three nights were excruciatingly difficult and the idea of more ... terrifies me. Thank you also for sending me a good lawyer ... I’ll be connecting with him for what comes next later this week.” Besides Dietrich Bonhoeffer and St. Paul, whom do you know who prayed in jail for his captors and fellow prisoners? And which spouses have never engaged in a tug-of-war over the checkbook or car keys, or disagreed about consensual sex? Joseph Robinson Blaine The Editor: Restoration of the Blaine historic depot would cost around $650k (2010). Now, if the city would spend 30k
on starting a savings account to restore the depot, and at the same time, start pushing on the B.C. government to complete their viability study, I think we could see an announcement within two years from Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Imagine the headlines in the newspapers both here and across the line reading: “WSDOT announces Blaine passenger rail station coming” I certainly can see it. What a grand dream come true, and I think this announcement is within two years. As I understand it, WSDOT needs two things to happen before an announcement; 1. Time for the stop, which is now 50 percent complete with the approval of pre-customs clearance last October. The hold up on why it hasn’t been implemented is due to political issues in Washington, D.C. Once U.S. CBP agents are in place alongside their immigration counterparts in Vancouver, the train then can bypass the stop at customs southbound, making
the time for the Blaine stop feasible (7-10 minutes). 2. WSDOT is waiting for the B.C. government to complete its viability study, and once they complete their study, I’m sure it will be similar to WWU’s findings in 2013. The WWU economics department showed that the Blaine stop would be one of the busiest in the state. The ridership is equal to Vancouver, Washington’s with a ridership of 300,000 people per year. That number divided by 365 is over 800 people per day. These would be tourist types with more time and money, many coming down the night before to stay in the new lodge style motel that will open after the announcement. That means more meals served, more souvenirs to purchase and more ice cream and coffee sold. Blaine could recapture the traffic it had many years ago, when it had an operational depot and thriving downtown business community. It’s just around the corner everyone, but it needs to be fought for! Bill Becht Blaine The Editor: So now there are two caravans of different groups of people heading towards the Southern border of the USA. I hear that one of the groups are comprised of thousands of people; men, women and children from Central America. They are making their way north into Mexico. They are on foot carrying their belongings and babies on their backs. They are poor by the standards of life here. I would imagine that they are seeking better lives for themselves, for their families and their communities. The second caravan is part of a huge, mechanized military organization that is fully armed. This organization is funded with billions of dollars supplied by the citizens of the USA. In the past it has used weapons of mass destruction on civilians. It has hundreds of military installations and bases around the planet and has a history of arming and helping totalitarian governments that have deprived people of human rights. It has also knowingly and secretly tortured people. It has dropped more bombs on people than any other country in the history of the planet. It has also sold more bombs than any other country. In the small countries of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, it alone dropped 7 million tons of bombs. Just in the year 2017 the US has dropped 40,000 bombs. Our leaders tell us that they are dropping all these bombs and sending the armed caravan to the southern border to protect us and to secure our freedom (the same reasons that they used to justify separating children from their parents). I believe, though, that they do it only for the reasons of promoting fear, securing natural resources, consolidating corporate/political power and to satisfy our collective, insatiable, greedy appetites for material wealth. The Goddess of Virtue is officially dead. Jim Agnello Birch Bay
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Get to know Bob Boule, the man behind the Smuggler’s Inn B y T ay l o r N i c h o l s If you find yourself in the presence of Smuggler’s Inn Bed and Breakfast owner Bob Boule and have a moment to spare, chances are he’ll have a story to tell you. Perhaps he’ll tell you about the time he took his mother Sylvia Baker to the horse races in Cloverdale and the announcer told the whole crowd it was her 80th birthday. Mortified that so many people knew her age, she was placed in a chariot that circled the track. If not that rousing tale, maybe he’ll tell you about the time he worked on Jay Inslee’s election campaign for eighth grade class president at Cascade Middle School in Seattle. All of these stories are featured in photos, newspaper clippings and plaques that adorn the walls of Boule’s home and business, which sits at the edge of the U.S. border in Blaine: The Smuggler’s Inn. Boule bought the four-story Victorian home back in 2000, and turned it into a bed and breakfast three years later. It’s filled with paintings of the house done by community members for art contests Boule has held in the past. A watercolor with vibrant deep blues, a painting of Boule’s old yellow 1976 Corvette in the driveway – each of those has a story, too. Boule enjoys giving back to his community in any way he can and said it encourages others to volunteer too. “Getting people involved in their community just makes it a better community,” he said. “That’s what it’s all about.”
From donating a one-night stay at the inn for a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County to his decades of work with the Rotary Club, Boule has put nearly two decades into building up Blaine since he moved to the area in 2000. In June, Boule received a Blaine Builder Award from the city in honor of his service to the community and work on the Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee, Drayton Harbor Music Festival and Blaine Chamber of Commerce. “I look at life differently now than I did 50 years ago or even 20 years ago,” he said. “What you leave the people that are here is ultimately your legacy.” Boule stepped up last March, after his neighbors Jason Surowiecki, Hope Woolf and their four kids lost their home in a fire. He offered them a suite at the inn while they looked for permanent housing. He also held a community garage sale at the inn to raise money for the family. Surowiecki grew up in the house that Boule would later transform into a bed and breakfast and has known him for 18 years. He’s worked for him doing odd jobs since Boule bought the house. Surowiecki said Boule’s generosity is a defining characteristic of who he is. “He’s always been there to help me, especially during the tough times,” Surowiecki said. “He’s just an all-around nice person.” Boule bought the home 18 years ago with the intention of fixing it up and reselling it. His friend John Henifin’s then six-year-old son Justin told Boule he should turn the old house into an inn. “He told all his friends that he
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that was really special,” he said. “Now, the world comes to me.” Boule still remembers that hospitality and echoes it in the atmosphere at the Smuggler’s Inn. He said he wants his guests to feel like they’re coming home. Boule took a job working for the Bellingham and Wenatchee Business Journals in 2000, and bought his home in Blaine later that year. He said he preferred the freeway drive from Bellingham to Blaine rather than driving through traffic in town after work. After nearly two decades in Blaine, Boule he said what he loves most about it is the people. “Every different group is making Blaine a better place to live. It doesn’t matter what country they come from or what their backgrounds are, it’s how they try to make it a better place to live,” he said. “You don’t realize how special this community is, until somebody’s home burns, or someone is sick or people need that little extra help.” The Smuggler’s Inn has been featured on news stations, television shows and newspapers across the country, and has even received international attention. It may be the inn that is putting Blaine on the map, attracting guests from around the world, but it’s Boule’s good hospitality that keeps people coming back.
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A TRIBUTE TO OUR Agent Orange policy advisor talks about new book on U.S.-Vietnam partnership B y T ay l o r N i c h o l s For decades after the Vietnam war, the Vietnamese and U.S. governments were reluctant to address the problems caused by Agent Orange, the toxic herbicide sprayed all over Vietnam in the 1960s. Officials wouldn’t even say the words “Agent Orange.” That’s slowly begun to change, due in large part to Lummi Island resident Dr. Charles Bailey, a public policy specialist who has spent nearly 20 years working to solve problems caused by dioxin, the dangerous chemical in Agent Orange. “We know that modern wars have long shadows,” Bailey said. “And this is almost a classic example of what long shadows wars can cast on future generations who, after all, have to make their lives in former battlefields.” Bailey came to the Blaine Public Library on November 5 to talk about his book “From Enemies to Partners: Vietnam, the U.S. and Agent Orange.” In it, he and his co-author Le Ke Son delve deep into the realm of Agent Orange, discussing dioxin pollution cleanup, the effects of exposure still felt in Vietnam and steps both countries should take to move forward in a humanitarian response. The two authors went to Vietnam in late September for a book tour following the recent release of the book in Vietnamese. The English version was published just over a year ago. When Bailey moved to Hanoi in 1997 to work for The Ford Foundation he was shocked to find how long-lasting the effects of Agent Orange were and how little
was being done to address it. “This is like the fog of war continued long after the guns had fallen silent, and soldiers had left the field of battle,” Bailey said. He set to work, allocating Ford Foundation grants to research where dioxin contamination was. They found dangerous levels were contained to three hot spots. The identification of cleanup sites provided Vietnam and the US with a path forward. They could finally start addressing these issues by tackling a problem at hand. “I tried to walk this very narrow path between these two polarized sides, the U.S. and Vietnam,” Bailey said. “It took me seven years to get to the point where I could actually say, ‘we have a breakthrough.’” The first cleanup location was former Agent Orange storage site, Da Nang International Airport. Just one day after the project concluded in November 2017, President Trump stepped out of Air Force One onto the tarmac of the now non-toxic airport for a summit meeting, Bailey said. The next cleanup site will be dioxin hotspot Bien Hoa airport near Ho Chi Minh City. U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met with Vietnamese officials last month and agreed to move forward with plans for a Bien Hoa cleanup, the clear next step in this partnership, Bailey said. The rest of the conversation and funding provided by the US government is focused on helping severely disabled people in areas that were heavily sprayed in Vietnam. Agent Orange exposure is
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linked with at least 14 different health problems and diseases, including cancers, diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease and birth defects. Millions of Americans and Vietnamese are still affected by it today, Bailey said. “More and more people are realizing it’s a humanitarian concern we can do something about,” Bailey said. “You can’t change the past but you can recognize what happened and that’s the first step to a better future.” While Vietnam veterans can get disability compensation and health care benefits if they suffer from diseases linked to dioxin, aid is limited for other Agent Orange victims. People who were in Vietnam during the war but were not in the armed forces, including journalists, government employees and their families, do not qualify, Bailey said. Children and grandchildren of exposed veterans may not qualify either, depending on what their health-related issues are. Bailey has met many Agent Orange victims in Vietnam and the U.S. through his work. One such victim is Heather Bowser, the president of Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Alliance, an advocacy group that educates about the effects of Agent Orange on children of veterans. Bowser was born missing her right leg below the knee, missing parts of fingers and other physical deformities. The organization has been pushing for program expansions to account for second and third generation victims of Agent Orange. Bellingham resident and Vietnam veteran Chuck Anway, 72, served
s Lummi Island author Charles Bailey, a leading policy advisor on the toxic herbicide Agent Orange, talks about his book, “From Enemies to Partners: Vietnam, the U.S. and Agent Orange,” at the Blaine Library on November 5. Photo by Taylor Nichols three and a half tours during the Vietnam War. He said he was exposed to Agent Orange on his last tour in Khe Sanh in 1971, sleeping in a military tent on ground saturated with the herbicide. “He says, ‘I got killed in Vietnam. I’m just not dead yet,’” his sister, Margaret Wyngaert told the group at the library. He’s developed several diseases linked with dioxin, including ischemic heart disease and diabetes. He receives disability
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Community steps forward to honor veterans Several community groups are hosting events in honor of our nation’s veterans. Here’s a preview: Downtown Blaine The public can attend a veteran’s memorial service at the corner of H and 3rd streets at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 11. A ceremony, featuring members of the honor guard, will begin promptly at 11 a.m. The ceremony is put on by several local veteran’s groups, includ-
Find resources close to home Blaine American Legion Post 86: 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine WA 98230. Phone: 360/371-7311. Combat Veterans International: 360/739-9308. DAV Shuttle Van to Seattle VA Hospital (for free transportation to VA medical facilities): 206/764-2564. Disabled American Veterans: 360/384-2484. Growing Veterans: 6458 Martin Place Lynden, WA 98264. Phone: 360/445-2399. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, local office: 3800 Byron Ave., Suite 124, Bellingham, WA, 98229. Phone: 360/733-9226. VA Choice Act (to learn about enrolling in VA Health
ing the Blaine American Legion Post 86. It takes place every year outside of the Blaine Police Department station, where a number of memorial statues are on display. Learn more: 360/371-7311. Peace Arch Park Joining groups across the nation, the International Peace Arch Association (IPAA) will host a bell ringing ceremony to mark the centennial of the end of World War I on Sunday NovemCare): 253/583-6542. To learn about local care: 1-866-6068198. Veterans Affairs Information Line: 1-800-827-1000. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9474: 8000 Portal Way, Custer, WA 98240. Vietnam Veterans of America: 360/384-2484. Western Washington University veteran’s office: 360/650-3324. Whatcom Community College veteran’s services: 360/383-3015. Whatcom County Veteran Navigators (to connect with volunteers who help veterans enroll in VA healthcare and file claims): 360/393-5514. Whatcom County Veterans Program (for help with building relationships with colleges and the community): 360/778-6050. Whatcom Volunteer Center Transportation Program (for help with transportation to essential appointments for qualifying veterans): 360/734-5121, extension 172.
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Blaine goes all out for Halloween
s Blaine residents Gina and Chris Freeman pulled out all the stops on Halloween this year. The pair decorated their C Street home with all sorts of spooky decorations for trick-or-treaters. “Thank you all for coming out and playing with us! We love our neighborhood and community,” wrote Gina on Facebook. “Our next year plans are already brewing. Pacific Building Center donated the cotton candy machine for the evening – how wonderful is that?” To see a video of the haunted house display, visit thenorthernlight.com.
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RESULTS 2018 H H H H
Federal
As of 8:17 p.m. 11-06-2018
First takes... Candidates joined the public at election night events at Mount Baker Theatre amd the Mt. Baker Rotary Building as the initial vote tallies trickled in.
Hutchison
Hutchison
Legislative District 42
s Carol Frazey, elected to Whatcom County Council.
s Luanne Van Werven and Vincent Buys.
Whatcom County
Election ... From page 1
STATE INITIATIVES To impose a fee on major polluters to fund programs and projects that protect the environment.
To prohibit local governments from imposing taxes, fees or assessments on certain foods and beverages.
To increase background checks and training for gun owners and criminalize noncompliant storage.
To require law enforcement to undergo increased training and adopt new use of deadly force standards.
Pinky Vargas is too close to be called with Ericksen eking out a 451-vote margin, just .74 percent ahead of her. The Whatcom County elections office has an estimated 3,000 ballots in the office left to count but that figure does not include mailed ballots yet to arrive or ballots downloaded from the internet that require special handling. Justin Boneau, the least-funded Democratic challenger to incumbent Luanne Van Werven for state Legislative District 42, has just 817 votes fewer than Van Werven’s 31,108 vote count, a difference of 1.34 percent. Democrat Sharon Shewmake, on the other hand, is 131 votes ahead of incumbent Vincent Buys with 30,779 votes, a difference of .22 percent, in District 42’s position 2. Eric Richey is poised to become Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney, replacing Dave McEachran, after amassing 44,335 votes to James Erb’s 36,223 count. Carol Frazey, running for the Whatcom County Council At-Large position galloped home with 48,722 votes over Mike Peetoom’s 34,636 total. Atul Deshmane, running for Public Utility District Commissioner 2 seat, garnered 40,764 votes against Paul Kenner’s 37,678 count. Statewide, voters voted against Initiative 1631 which would have imposed a fee on pollution; voted for I-1634 that would prohibit
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local governments from imposing taxes on soda and other grocery items; voted overwhelmingly in favor of stricter gun controls as well as imposing new training and operating standards on police under I-940. The Republican candidates and supporters spent election night at the Mt. Baker Rotary Club building in Lynden while the Democrats gathered at the Mt. Baker Theatre in downtown Bellingham. Addressing the faithful, Doug Ericksen told them, “we will keep fighting every single day. We believe in life, we believe in protecting property rights and we will keep fighting for that every single day. We have more people who believe in us then who believe in them.” Asked what she expected from the count, Pinky Vargas was sanguine. “I actually thought it might be close so I’m not really surprised right now,” she said, adding, “Democrats are typically a little later so I think we can make up those votes no problem.” Viewing state results, Vargas was ebullient. “I think it’s just women stepping up and realizing that it’s our time to show leadership. I think the support from all the other women, that camaraderie is really what’s helped amplify other women’s voices and get us there. It felt like we were all in this together, and that alone was amazing. It was so inspirational.” The Whatcom County elections office will be releasing updated vote counts on a daily basis. To see up-to-date results, visit bit. ly/2qz8LF9.
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Real Estate Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom Inc. 8105 Birch Bay Square St. • I-5 Exit 270, Blaine 360.371.5100
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SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSES NEW CONSTRUCTION! 8778 Clubhouse Point Dr. $799,500
SEMIAHMOO SHORE OPEN HOUSES Miles of beaches & walking trail begins at Semiahmoo Shore! With an 4-star hotel, marina, health club & spa all within walking distance. Minutes to U.S./Canada Border; under 2 hour drive to Seattle.
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9432 Turnstone Ln. #33
9436 Turnstone Ln. #35
$825,000
Semiahmoo Shore’s most affordable Sunrise Home, 2025 sq. ft. with luxurious Owners Suite on main floor & 2-BD & full bath upstairs. 14’ Vaulted great room. Finished in “Driftwood” design scheme including Linear Fireplace, quartz countertops & all appliances included. Wide Plank White Oak Hardwood flooring. Attached dbl. garage w/epoxy floor & storage cabinets. MLS# 1201035
2187 sq. ft. “Sunrise” home w/ soaring 12’10” ceilings in great room & large windows taking in the full views over the Open Space meadow & Drayton Harbor. Finished in Driftwood theme including Wide Plank Flooring, Linear fireplace, quartz countertops, full stainless appliance package, dbl. garage w/expoxy floor & Covered patio.
Lisa Kent 360-594-8034
Mike Kent 360-527-8901
MLS# 1201008
9404 Turnstone Ln. #20
$1,079,000
2902 sq. ft. Sunrise Home with spectacular view of Drayton Harbor & Mt. Baker. Includes Guest Casita with private entry. Finished with hardware, flooring, full appliance package including Washer & Dryer. extensive hardwood flooring, Linear FP, quartz countertops, Grohe & Kohler fixtures. Beautiful Guest & Owners suites. Covered Patio with outdoor FP & more! MLS# 1200998
Lisa Sprague 360-961-0838
DIRECTIONS: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.SEMIAHMOOSHORE.COM
“CLUBHOUSE POINT”, gated micro-community within Semiahmoo. On fairway 1. Single story with No Steps. 2905 sq. ft open plan. Great rm, luxe kitchen. Super pantry, 3-BD, 2.75-BA includes Casita & office both open to interior courtyard. Quality, current finishes: strand woven bamboo flooring, Beachwood cabinets, quartz counters. 522 sq. ft. 2 car garage. Well located & secluded. Your own gate as well!
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5463 Wood Duck Loop
$699,900
3-BD, 1.75-BA mid-century modern style single level home with sharp modern facades & clean lines. Open & expansive floor plan, 10’ ceilings, 8’ glass doors, no steps, wide hallways make this a perfect ‘forever home’. Gourmet Euro-style kitchen w/grand island. Enjoy in floor radiant heat & AC along with the latest in high efficiency appliances, products, & materials. 3 car garage (710 sqft.) is perfect for extra storage or hobby space.
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4713 Moonglow Place
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$299,500
Own your home for less than the current rental rates? Single level 3-BD, 2-BA rambler features large fully fenced yard, tucked away on a non thru street. Just moments from the popular Lincoln Green neighborhood park, Birch Bay beaches, I-5 access & US/Canada borders. Attached 2 car garage. This price point is becoming hard to find, don’t miss out!
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Experience life by the sea in this idyllic neighborhood. Walk through the beautiful expansive entry to a spacious open floor plan overlooking your own park-like setting. This one level, no step pristine home has the perfect floor plan w/split bedrooms. Master w/walk-in closet, vaulted ceilings, kitchen built for entertaining, convenient office, bay view from front porch, Steps away to private beach access in Harbor Shores!
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BRAND NEW! Rare opportunity to own this brand new beautiful home. This Birch Bay Gem features laminate flrs. Master suite looks out to the creek with peeka-boo view of Bay. Spacious eat-in-kitchen. SS appl. Located close to State Park. Adjacent lot is also available for sale; see MLS #1325721. This can be a package deal by making an offer on both.
MINUTES TO THE BEACH! Premier community of craftsman cottage townhouse style condos nestled on the hillside above the bay. THE TIDES AT BIRCH BAY! Close to all activities that Birch Bay offers. Beautiful private units are over 1,400 sq ft w/ granite or quartz counters, rock gas FP, SS appliances, 3-BD, 2.5-BA, Come & pick your unit now & be part of this wonderful growing beach community with clubhouse, pool, and spa!
295 Whitetail Loop • Blaine
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CUSTOM HOME IN BLAINE’S, MOUNTAIN ESTATES! Looking for something new? Get inside and look at this floor plan! Custom kitchen with beautiful quartz counters. This 1986 SF 3-BD, 2.5-BA home features extra bonus room upstairs. Nice park directly across the street with walking trails. Easy access to I-5 and the US/CDN border.
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8788 Charel Drive $528,000 Charel Terrace Neighborhood BEACH ACCESS!
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2072 SF, 2-BD, 2.5-BA home, plus a 508 SF finished basement/bonus space. Quality finishes abound; 9ft ceilings, hardwood flrs, high efficiency HW & FURNACE.
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4751 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. #237 $136,000 Birch Bay LATITUDE 49 Your chance to own a 365 day park model in gated community! Beautiful corner lot on the south side JUST SOLD! of the club house. Home has been lovingly cared for and has brand new roof, new laminate flooring, new furnace and new refrigerator. Within walking distance of restaurants, sandy beaches of Birch Bay!
Amy Bremer • (360) 961-0620
Perfect Home in Perfect Location! 4618 Elmwood Drive $419,000
“WOW FACTOR!” 10-ft. ceilings, 325 sq ft Master BR, 500 Sq ft Great Room, 2 Sonatube Lights, Gas FP, SPECTACULAR L-shaped Built-in Bookcase, 9-1/2 ft high Old English style Bookshelf w/rolling Oak Ladder, Track-Lights, Crown Molding, Custom Electrical System, French Doors, Double-Hung Windows, 2nd Closest Home to the Beach, Hundreds of Other Features! Gate Code Needed - Call Realtor. Easy to see!
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This Birch Bay north shore view property offers a very well maintained, clean 2-BD, 1-BA single wide with a neighboring 3,523 +/- SF legal lot of record to build that highly desired Birch Bay view recreational getaway / BIRCH BAY VIEWS! cottage.
Terry Conway • (360) 410-0503
8737 Charel Dr. • Semiahmoo Area
$835,000
EXPANSIVE WATER VIEWS! Stunning home combines elegance & beach living creating the perfect oasis. Wide open windows to enjoy Semiahmoo Bay & White Rock B.C. Main floor Master. Chef’s Kitchen, Dining & Living all designed for endless entertaining. Watch the sunset on the huge deck. HUGE media rm, additional bonus rm BEACH ACCESS! & 2nd deck.
SEMIAHMOO TURNBERRY WOOD
8838 Goldeneye Ln. $569,000 13TH FAIRWAY BEAUTY! Charming, bright 4-BD, 3-BA golf course home. Excellent “flow” for entertaining. Main level master, hardwood, tile, carpet; new shake roof in 2016. Generous fairway viewing, meticulous!
Linda Kiens 360-815-6640
Rentals - Rooms ROOM FOR rent in historical home Blaine. Fully furnished, all utilities paid, internet/cable included. Shared kitchen, references required. $475/mo. Call 360-306-8508.
Jeremy Porter • (360) 306-1794
Some residential zoning, currently in open space, also in CREPS program. Earning roughly $3,000 per year. Owner contract is possible at 20% down, 6.5% 30 year Amortization. Wet lands credit transfer? Recreational? May be eligible for 503 use. WATER SHARE AVAILABLE.
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50’ boat slip at Semiahmoo Marina. $55,000
ED 2290 Douglas • Ferndale $625,000 UC D RE Recently upgraded home w/main level living. New furnace. HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY OPPTY ONE ACRE, short plat for < 31 UNITS. Next door lot also for sale possible up to 53 units if combined. Water sewer hook ups +/$10,000 per unit +one meter for 16-unit building. Level dry land. Up to 31 UNITS! Next door available possible up to 53 units if combined.
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$185,000
COZY LOG BEACH CABIN! Just steps away from the shores of Birch Bay, this sturdy log-built beach cabin exudes enchantment and charm. Log interiors, hardwood flooring, bead board paneling and floor to ceiling brick fireplace lends a cozy, vintage feel inside the home. With a little investment of elbow grease & updates, this home would be an PRICE REDUCED! absolute treasure!
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O B I T U A RY
The following activity reports are
cy in progress on Salish Road.
November 2, 5:47 p.m.: Traffic haz-
summaries of recent incidents han-
November 1, 3:21 p.m.: Fight in
ard in progress on Loomis Trail Road.
dled by Whatcom County Sheriff’s
progress on Blaine Road and Bay
November 2, 7:26 p.m.: Civil stand-
Office personnel:
Road.
by in progress on Haynie Road.
October 31, 7:35 a.m.: Shots in
November 1, 4:33 p.m.: Civil stand-
November 2,7:46 p.m.: Suspicious
progress on Seafair Drive.
by cold call on Windlass Lane.
vehicle in progress on Birch Bay-Lyn-
October 31, 9:40 a.m.: Property lost
November 1, 6:13 p.m.: Alarm audi-
den Road.
cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
ble in progress on Birch Bay-Lynden
November 2, 8:26 p.m.: Suspicious
October 31, 11:57 a.m.: Welfare
Road, Custer.
vehicle in progress on Marine Drive.
check in progress on Legion Drive.
November 1, 6:26 p.m.: Hang-up
November 2, 10:39 p.m.: Drugs in
One arrest for physical control.
(911) in progress.
progress on Pacific Highway.
October 31, 1:32 p.m.: Civil prob-
November 1, 9:19 p.m.: Suspicious
November 2, 11:29 p.m.: Party in
lem cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
vehicle in progress on Bridge way.
progress on Weidkamp Road.
October 31, 2:47 p.m.: Suspicious
November 2, 5:41 a.m.: Hazard in
November 2, 11:39 p.m.: Domestic
person cold call on Birch Terrace
progress on H Street Road and Kettle
verbal in progress on Birch Bay Drive.
Drive, Custer.
Way.
November 3, 12:52 a.m.: Disorderly
October 31, 2:59 p.m.: Drugs in
November 2, 7:13 a.m.: Assist citizen
conduct in progress on Harborview
t! We get the word ou
progress on Alderson Road. One
cold call on Shintaffer Road.
Road.
arrest for possession of a controlled
November 2, 8:04 a.m.: Hit and run
November 3, 8:33 a.m.: Civil stand-
substance.
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November 2, 8:59 a.m.: Serve war-
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November 3, 9:22 a.m.: Civil stand-
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November 2, 9:26 a.m.: Hit and run
by in progress on Windlass Lane.
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November 3, 11:29 a.m.: Burglary
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Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
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progress on H Street Road.
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den Road and Portal Way.
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check in progress on Birch Lane.
November 3, 6:09 p.m.: Burglary
person in progress on Birch Bay Drive.
November 2, 1:07 p.m.: Civil stand-
cold call on Seashell Way.
November 1, 9:08 a.m.: Assist agen-
by in progress on Windlass Lane.
November 3, 7:49 p.m.: Runaway
cy in progress on 2nd Street.
November 2, 2:44 p.m.: Motor vehi-
cold call on Delta Line Road.
November 1, 12:00 p.m.: Traffic stop
cle accident non-blocking/non-injury
November
on Birch Bay Drive.
in progress on Birch Bay-Lynden Road
cle prowler cold call on Zell Road,
November 1, 3:19 p.m.: Assist agen-
and North Enterprise Road, Custer.
Custer.
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Police Reports All law enforcement incidents are reviewed on a daily basis by the Blaine chief of police. Depending on the nature of the incident, the chief directs police personnel to conduct a follow-up investigation. Visit thenorthernlight.com to read a full list of reports.
October 22, 5:43 p.m.: Blaine police responded to northbound I-5 near exit 276 for a report of a semi-truck that was stopped on the freeway after missing the truck crossing exit. An officer located the truck and told the driver he could not back up and needed to proceed northbound. The driver complied with his request and started driving northbound again. October 24, 7:10 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a blocking, non-injury, two vehicle collision. An unoccupied vehicle rolled down an incline and struck another unoccupied parked vehicle. Officers assisted with the exchange of info and a collision report was filed due to the level of damage. October 24, 7:35 p.m.: Officers responded to a woman reporting being chased by a man. Officers were in the area and did not see a suspect as described by the woman. There did not appear to be anything to substantiate her claims. The woman was given a courtesy ride to a local motel. October 26, 10:18 p.m.: Officers were contacted by a local reporting a minor possibly smoking marijuana. The minor was not seen smoking and was not currently at the residence. The reporting party will call back the
next time he believes the minor is smoking again. CPS was already notified by the reporting party of the possible drug use. October 27, 8:39 p.m.: Officer was dispatched to the Peace Arch point of entry in reference to possession of controlled substances. Officer arrived and arrested two individuals. One was cited and released pending court hearing. The second person was booked into Whatcom County Jail. October 28, 11:14 a.m.: An Officer was dispatched to the Peace Arch point of entry for a B.C. driver attempting to enter the U.S. with a suspended Washington driver’s status. The officer arrived and spoke with the agent who witnessed the individual driving the vehicle. A records check showed a driving while license suspended 3rd. The individual was arrested, cited and released with a mandatory court date. October 28, 8:10 a.m.: Dispatch reported the US border patrol was out with a vehicle and the driver at the Peace Arch State Park and they believe the driver might have been driving under the influence. Officers arrived and made contact with the driver. There was no indication the driver was under the influence of alcohol, but possibly something else. Washington State Patrol
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Endangered Species Art Exhibit: Now though January 6, Lightcatcher building, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Featuring artists on the front line of biodiversity. Info: whatcommuseum.org. Jansen Jazz Band Concert: Thursday, November 8, 7:30 p.m., Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden. Food and drinks available at Firehall Cafe. Tickets: $10. Info: jansenartcenter.org. Live Music at Bay Breeze: Friday, November 9, 6–9 p.m., Bay Breeze Restaurant and Bar, 7829 Birch Bay Drive. Featuring: Patsy Thompson. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, November 9, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring: Chuck Dingee and Friends. Veterans’ Smile Day: Friday, November 9. Free dental care for veterans including dental cleanings, extractions, root canals, fillings donated by local dentists. Contact Whatcom Alliance for Healthy Advancement 360/788-6591 for an appointment. Silver City Band Performing: Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10, 7:30–11:30 p.m., Birch Bay American Legion. Guests welcome. Puget Sound Orca Recovery Day Planting Party: Saturday, November 10, 9 a.m.–noon, 6000 North Star Road, Ferndale. Join the Whatcom Conservation District, Whatcom Land Trust and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association improve salmon habitat. betterground.org. Bald Eagle Presentation: Saturday, November 10, 1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. The North Cascades Audubon Society will speak about the lives of eagles, and upcoming eagle-watching field trips. Info: 360/305-3637 Ciderfest: Saturday, November 10, 5 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian. Hard cider tastings, home cider brewing competition, community carboy fill, brat bar, pumpkin smash, great music, and a getting started brewing workshop. Tickets: BelleWood Acres or Eventbrite. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, November 10, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring:Jill & Margaret.
Special Veterans Service: Sunday, November 11, 10 a.m., Custer United Methodist Church, 2996 Main Street, Custer. Special service including Men’s Club Choir.
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Lummi Island Artists’ Holiday Studio Tour 2018: Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. Tour maps available at The Islander Store, south of the ferry dock. Info: 360/758-7121.
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Bells For Peace: Sunday, November 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Peace Arch State Park. WWI Centennial Commemoration Ceremony and Poppies for Peace art project and commemorative display. 10:45 a.m. ceremony, 11 a.m. bells for peace, 11:10 a.m. reflection WWI and peace arch. Military veterans invited to bring a photo of themselves during the service. Free parking. Free gifts for children and veterans. Info: Christina 360/332-7165. Hosted by International Peace Arch Association. Blaine Operation Christmas Child: Monday, November 12 through Sunday, November 18, 5–7 p.m. and Monday, November 19, 9–11 a.m. Fill a shoebox with toys, school supplies, and hygiene products and drop off at Freedom Community Church, 508 G Street. These boxes will be shipped all around the world to children in need for Christmas. Info: samaritanspurse.org. Kombucha: Wednesday, November 14, 4–6 p.m. and Saturday, November 17, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Sample different flavors, learn to make your own, and take home your own starter culture. Presented by Blaine Community Orchards for Resources and Education. Info: 360/305-3637. Semiahmoo Men’s Club Breakfast: Thursday, November 15, 7:30 a.m., 8720 Great Blue Heron Grill, Semiahmoo Parkway. Coffee and big breakfast, $15. All men are welcome. Speaker: Blaine Police Chief Allen Shubert. Semiahmoo Marina Food and Toy Drive:Thursday, November 15, through Saturday, December 15. The food will be donated to Blaine Food Bank and the toys will go to Blaine/BirchBay Community Toy store. Info: blainecap.org or toystore@blainecap.org. Blaine Primary School K–5 Annual Book Fair: November 15, 16, 19, and 20, 1–4 p.m., Blaine Primary School Library, 820 Boblett Street. Proceeds help purchase books for students and teachers to borrow from the library! Allied Arts Festival of the Arts: November 16–December 24, 10
a.m.–7 p.m., 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. The 37th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts is a five week-long festival featuring the work of over 100 local artisans and craftspeople. The affordable, locally handmade products range from jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, and repurposed art. Free event. Info: 360/676-8548 or alliedarts.org.
Make a Hand Felted Flower: Saturday, November 17, 1–3 p.m., Blaine
Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn traditional wet felting method. Various colors of wool, brooch pins, and equipment are supplied. Space is limited; registration required. Info: 360/305-3637
Wings and Wine: Saturday, November 17, 2 p.m., Semiahmoo Country Park. Join the North Cascades Audubon Society for a 90-minute guided birding walk along Semiahmoo Bay. Afterwards, meet at The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street, to share some wine and conversation. Info: northcascadesaudubon.org. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Active S eniors Young at Heart By Vicki McCullough November is here and so is the rain, cooler temperatures and maybe even some snow. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with it comes the need to go shopping for holiday gifts. These are all things that we look forward to each year, and they’re also the things that can give us a troubling headache. Blaine Senior Center is buzzing with activity as it gears up for the holiday season. We’re hosting a Veterans Day celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 12. We will serve lunch and allow guest speakers to share their stories at noon. We are also making plans for our annual Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have some new and returning vendors and we want to thank everyone who applied. We wish we could have included all of you but we ran out of room. Please apply again next year – variety is the spice of life. We are looking forward to a festive evening on Saturday, December 8. Angels Descending, featuring Wendy Donaghy and Sharon Mayson, will present ‘Christmas Joy,’ a holiday concert. Tickets cost $25 per person or $40 per couple and are on sale at the senior center office. It may seem like the Blaine Senior Center is having a lot of fundraisers this year and
you are right. We do get a lot of donations from organizations, sponsors and generous people in the community, but it takes a lot to keep the senior center running. Several volunteers donate their time, effort and elbow grease to keep the Blaine Senior Center working properly and we appreciate all of them. Despite the city of Blaine owning the building, it is our responsibility to keep the senior center clean and running. This requires cleaning carpets, painting, general maintenance and updates like the gym this year. We have also had to replace our refrigerator and stove in the last couple years and we must replace the dishwasher soon. We updated the fitness center this year and thanks to Peter Kelly, Paul Dean, Mac McCullough and Phil Aguirre, we got it done in record time. Thank you to the men in the pool room for obtaining another pool table and updating the room – it looks great. Maintaining the Blaine Senior Center takes money, and it’s not used just for us, but by the Community Assistance Program for weekly community meals as well. The need is great. The Blaine Senior Center is run by volunteers, with exception of the director, staff and cook. The next time you pop in, remember to thank those that are working to make your time there pleasant and even a little fun. The Blaine Senior Center is located at 763 G Street. To learn more, contact 360/332-8040.
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What’s on the menu at the Blaine Senior Center? Thursday, November 8: Jamaican jerk chicken with mango salsa, roast sweet potato, garden salad and banana pudding. Friday, November 9: chili stuffed baked potato, broccoli florets, garden salad and apple cake. Monday, November 12: Veteran’s Day luncheon – beef burgundy over rice, roasted carrots, garden salad and chocolate cake. Tuesday, November 13: stuffed bell peppers, baby potatoes, green beans, spinach and fruit. Wednesday, November 14: pulled pork with barbeque, brown rice and roll, steamed veggies, kale coleslaw and pineapple chunks. Thursday, November 15: Thanksgiving Lunch – roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes & gravy, home-style stuffing, seasonal veggies and pumpkin pie. Friday, November 16: ahi tuna salad with mixed greens, sesame vinaigrette, veggie spring rolls and mandarin oranges. Monday, November 19: sweet and sour meatballs over rice, Asian veggies, garden salad and fruit. Tuesday, November 20:
meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas and onions, garden salad and fruit. Wednesday, November 21: spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian veggies, Caesar salad and raspberry sherbet. Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23: Blaine Senior Center closed for Thanksgiving. Monday, November 26: dill salmon, wild rice pilaf, green beans, garden salad and fruit. Tuesday, November 27: Native American Lunch – TankaMe-A-Lo (beef barley stew), Indian cornbread, garden salad and pumpkin pudding. Wednesday, November 28: macaroni and cheese, Italian sausage link or chicken, steamed veggies salad and fruit. Thursday, November 29: ham and pineapple, scalloped potatoes, Caribbean veggies, garden salad and fruit. Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1: Blaine Senior Center closed for Christmas Bazaar. Lunch is served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Blaine Senior Center, located at 763 G Street. An entrée salad is available daily. Meals are offered by the Meals on Wheels and More program. Individuals under age 60 must pay $7 for a meal, unless the individual is a spouse or partner of an eligible senior, a Meals on Wheels and More volunteer, a disabled dependent of an eligible senior or an unpaid caregiver of an eligible senior. To learn more, visit blaineseniorcenter.com.
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