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A Tribute to our Veterans, pages 9-12
Residents can apply for key positions serving the city
Early general election results are in, page 13
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‘Active Seniors’ section, page 18-19
Peace Arch City Cafe opens doors at new location
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s Peace Arch City Cafe opened in the former Pastime Bar and Eatery on Peace Portal Drive on November 3. Owners John Quimod and Kylie Bestul previewed their dinner menu on November 7. From l., long-time Pastime owner Mary Lee Hill, Jacquie Friend, Mike and Skye Hill.
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Election results usher in new faces B y P at G r u bb It appears that the traditional New Year’s refrain, “Out with the Old, in with the New,” was sung a little early in 2017, at least for Blaine City Council. Two out of three incumbents, mayor Harry Robinson and Paul Greenough, lost their seats in Tuesday’s election to respective newcomers Alicia Rule and Eric Davidson. Charlie Hawkins was the sole incumbent to retain his seat against challenger Justin Ledesma and write-in candidate Rachel Hrutfiord.
Another incumbent, Bonnie Onyon, ran unopposed and will return to a council filled with new faces. Rule and Davidson will join fellow newcomer Meg Olson who was appointed to council in September to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Dennis Olason. All will join Steve Lawrenson and Mary Lou Steward whose terms run until 2019. The winds of change also breezed over the Blaine school district as long-time board member Mike Dodd was unseated by challenger Laura McKinney. Joan Lotze ran unopposed and will remain as
County still a ways from finalizing permit issues By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Public Works staff have asked the county council to approve the final chunk of money needed to complete the roughly $11.45 million Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project (usually called the Birch Bay berm). Staff requested $7.85 million for the design and construction phase of the project at the council’s November 8
meeting. However, construction likely won’t start until September 2018 and is still contingent on right-of-way negotiations and permits. “The logic is to accomplish this now, so that when permitting and right of way are complete, we don’t have another procedural hurdle to jump before we go to construction,” said county engineering manager Jim Karcher. County council will hold a public hearing on the request at a future meet-
ing. The request doesn’t add to the total cost of the project; the council has been approving funds for the project incrementally. The county has acquired 95 percent of the temporary and permanent easements it needs for construction, and permits are “submitted but working through regulatory channels,” according to meeting documents. Public works staff (See Berm, page 2)
school board director, District 3. The folks at the Blaine/Birch Bay Park and Recreation District must have butterflies in their tummies as the fate of their 6-year levy remains uncertain due to voter turnout. Although the Yes votes are running at 70 percent, well above the 60-percent super-majority required, the turnout at 3,244 is below the required threshold of 40 percent of the last election. The measure needs another 197 voters to pass – and they could likely turn up – as (See Election, page 3)
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Are you interested in making a difference? Six positions serving the city are open for application. There are multiple positions on the Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC), Blaine Park and Cemetery Board and Blaine Planning Commission open this year. Applicants must reside in city limits and submit their applications by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13. BTAC is a nine-member committee of which two positions are non-voting members. Its current members are Annette Bagley, Christopher Hutsen, Bob Boule, Debby Farmer, Louise Mugar, Dannita Schacht, Steve Lawrenson, Debbie Harger and A.R. Selu Loubert. Loubert’s term expires December 31. BTAC meets the second Tuesday of each month and reviews and recommends funding requests for hotel and motel tax revenue. The vacant position is an at-large seat; its term runs until December 31, 2021. The seven-seat Blaine Park and Cemetery Board’s current members are Sandie Miller, Joan Clark, Sandra Schable, Janet Pickard, Garth Baldwin and Sean Ventura. The board meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month and is responsible for issuing recommendations on city parks and cemetery matters. A seat held by Ayn Balback was left vacant following her resignation earlier this year. As well, the terms of Schable, Ventura and Miller are also expiring. There are three positions with four-year terms ending December 31, 2021 and one position with a term ending on December 31, 2019 needing to be filled. The Blaine Planning Commission is a seven-person board; current members are Calvin Armerding, Susan Sturgill, John LeBrun, Kevin Owens, Richard May, Larry Wonnacott and Steve Hrutfiord. The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. May’s position expires in December so the city is looking to fill a full term ending on December 31, 2021. Per Blaine Municipal Code, concurrent service on more than one board, commission or committee is prohibited. To obtain an application, visit bit.ly/2haDi7q.
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the county still had 5000 mail-in votes to count on Tuesday night as well as late-arriving mail-in votes and ballots coming in from county polling stations. The sole contested North Whatcom Fire and Rescue District 21 position saw incumbent Rich Bosman win handily over Reid Campion with an 82 percent share of the vote. Countywide, the measure to increase the sales tax to finance a new jail went down to a solid defeat with 58 percent No votes. County council at large, Position A incumbent Barry Buchanan was running slightly ahead of challenger Mary Kay Robinson with 52 percent of the vote while Rud Browne and Todd Donovan cruised to easy victories with 81 and 67 percent of the vote against respective challengers Philip Morgan and Amy Glasser. The remain-
ing council race for District 3 was won handily by Tyler Byrd over Rebecca Boonstra with 54 percent of the vote. The two Port of Bellingham commission races were still close after the initial count: At 50.3 versus 49.7 percent, Dan Robbins held a slim 222 vote lead over Michael Shepard in District 1. In District 2, Ken Bell ran at 51.95 percent and a 1,610-vote lead over Barry Wenger. Long-time Sumas mayor Bob Bromley went down against challenger Kyle Christensen who drew 154 votes, or 66.4 percent. Further afield, Democrat Manka Dhingra held a solid 55 percent of the votes in the Washington 45th District state senate race over Republican Jinyoung Lee Englund. Should Dhingra prevail, the Republicans will lose their current one-seat majority senate and control will flip over to the Democrats. Washington Democrats will then join their Oregon and California counterparts with one-par-
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The Northern Light • November 9 - 15, 2017
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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 pgrubb@pointrobertspress.com
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The Editor: It’s been interesting seeing how the mighty are falling by the wayside. Of course, I’m talking about the Harvey Weinstein/sexual predators scandal. Some I’ve noted (read men), seem to think this is a new phenomena with women suddenly being offended by words or gestures; some think we women simply can’t take a joke. I can, and I have. I realize I’m past my “most likely to be leered at” age but I do still have my memory. And that memory is vivid. I can handle most jokes; one just gives a strained half-smile and moves on. But the assaults are not so easy to ignore. Actually, impossible to ignore. For many women, including myself, the assault was rapid, unexpected and impossible to avoid. I do not know the names of my attackers, but the memory of how they made me feel is a forever scar. One happened in a workplace where I was assaulted by a customer who had been allowed into a secured area. Going to my supervisor was worthless. His advice was “Now, let’s calm down, Linda.” Apparently, he wasn’t reading the signs plastered all over the job site condemning sexual harassment. Women heard Trump make the word
“pussy” into simply a harmless locker room term. He also made a statement threatening the rights of women and children in our country. As a result, after his inauguration, thousands of women marched in towns and cities across the world. If only all those women had voted perhaps we wouldn’t be headed back to the ’50s. Regardless, there are men out there shaking in their shoes, men we respect, men who are now disappointing us. I’m not saying they should all be drawn and quartered, but they must make some sort of atonement for their lack of judgment. It won’t take away our pain, but it may help us forgive although we will never forget. The memory just makes us stronger and perhaps even helps us make wiser choices at the voting booth. We are powerful in our numbers. Linda Huberman Blaine The Editor: The conflicts we are in now don’t take American lives every day, but men and women serving our nation or just living in it – like those who died on the bike trail in New York – are killed often enough that the flag is
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frequently set at half-staff. This is an old custom going back to the 17th century and one I respect; I am not at all for actually changing it but a thought has occurred to me regarding it: with the ongoing roster of people our country is honored to mourn, we might fly the flag at half-staff as its every day hoist, raise it to full hoist to salute our fallen, and thereby declare, as our national anthem does every time we sing it: “Our flag is still there!” Ken Ely Blaine The Editor: On page 13 of the November 2-8 issue of The Northern Light, a headline read “Blaine High School alumnus arrested.” It was highly unnecessary to mention BHS as if it was the failing of the school and staff that the young man in question went adrift. It also reflects negatively on BHS and its students. The headline should have been “Blaine man arrested.” Richard Mollette Custer 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.
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 7 p.m. Blaine Fire Station. Info: nwfrs.net.
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December 15 is the deadline to renew or sign up for health plan Whether you’re already enrolled or are in need of coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder for the first time, now’s the time to review your options. Open enrollment began November 1 and ends on December 15 for coverage starting January 1. For plans starting February 1, Washington Healthplanfinder is allowing applications until Monday, January 15; after which people will have to wait until next year’s open enrollment period. Certain life changes or special circumstances can qualify individuals for a special enrollment period, which allows 60 days to sign up for coverage or a new plan. For those enrolled in Washington Apple Health enrollment is year-round and special enrollment periods don’t apply. Those who are already receiving qualified health or dental plan coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder should have received a letter in October that detailed how to renew coverage. Some may have also received a letter stating their plan had been discontinued while
others were notified that they were eligible for automatic renewal of their existing plan for coverage. Those who are eligible for automatic renewal only need to pay their monthly premium to receive renewed coverage starting January 1. To shop for a plan and compare your options, visit wahealthplanfinder.org. Contact the customer support center at 1-855/923-4633 with questions.
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It’s been quite the year for Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa executive chef, Bruno Feldeisen. Last July, he competed against chef Michelle Gayer for a chance to go head to head against celebrity chef Bobby Flay on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay.” Before that, he competed on Chopped Canada, Sweet Genius and Donut Showdown. Most recently, he was a judge on The Great Canadian Baking Show, a spinoff of The Great British Bake Off. The Great Canadian Baking Show premiered November 1 on CBC. “It was an amazing experience that was possible only because of the support of my talented culinary staff that sail the ship during my absence,” he said. To celebrate Feldeisen’s return to the kitchen, Semiahmoo Resort is offering eight cooking demonstrations taught by the on-staff culinary team through December. Classes cost $65 per person and include a glass of wine. Here’s a look at
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CITY OF BLAINE Unless noted, all meetings are held at City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000 and are open to the public.
Thursday, November 9, 9:30 am – Park and Cemetery Board meeting
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New book explores Point Roberts B y M e g O l so n The more local history buff Mark Swenson learned about Point Robert’s unique place in the history of the Salish Sea, the more he thought, “There’s a book here.” “Point Roberts Backstory: Tales, Trails and Trivia of an American Exclave” is a whopping 593 pages long, with 100 images, 900 footnotes and 10 maps. The two-pound book includes a 16-page historical timeline to accompany eight chapters that take readers on a tour of different sections of the Point, telling their stories. “I liked the idea of a spatial rather than a chronological history,” Swenson said. “A main goal of the book is to promote tourism and show people there is a lot to see on the Point. The history of Point Roberts is a lot more exciting than how we typically tell it.” The book spans the period from early Coast Salish peoples to the present day. It has stories of squatters, pirates, smugglers, as well as tales of the unique daily life living in an exclave. One of Swenson’s favorite stories is of Sir Ranulph Fiennes, dubbed “the world’s greatest living explorer” by the Guinness Book of World Records, who chose Point Roberts as the terminus of his 1972 expedition across Canada from north
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Sports By Oliver Lazenby
Running at state a victory lap for Jamie Good’s season
Volleyball, football seasons end Volleyball Blaine came up just short of going to the state volleyball tournament, losing 3-0 to Lynden (9-4 in conference games) in the final round of the district tournament on November 4. Lynden will play at the state tournament, along with fellow 2A Northwest Conference schools Sehome and Burlington-Edison, on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11. After beating Sedro-Woolley in a loser-out game in the first round of the playoffs, Blaine lost 3-0 to Liberty, and then kept its season alive with a 3-1 win over Archbishop Murphy. In the final game against Lynden, Blaine’s Camryn Vosloh
made 14 kills and Kylah Wilskey made 32 assists. Lynden won by set scores of 25-18, 25-18 and 25-20. Though they hoped to make the tournament, the Borderites had a better season than any Blaine volleyball team has had in years, head coach Bryan Clausen said. Football Sehome beat Blaine 65-24 on November 2 at Sehome, ending Blaine’s football season. Isaiah Russ and Max Miller scored touchdowns on receptions from Cam Ellis, Cruz Rodriguez caught a touchdown pass from William McKinney, and Oscar Caridad rushed in a touchdown. The Borderites had a 1-9 record this season.
s Blaine’s Dalton Mouw reaches for a pass from Cam Ellis. Photos by Janell Kortlever
Blaine senior cross country runner Jamie Good capped her high school career with a lap at the 2A state meet on November 4 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Good, the only Borderite to make it to the state meet, placed 145th out of 161 runners. But the event was a highlight of Good’s racing career, said head coach Fryth Rasar. Good, who qualified for the last spot at the district race on October 28, set out simply to enjoy the race, Rasar said. “Her strategy was to just run her best while thoroughly enjoying the surreal experience. She felt no pressure like she did at districts,” Rasar said. “I caught her smiling as she ran by me in the coaches’ box.” Good crossed the finish line in 22 minutes and 15 seconds. Rasar said she started in an unfortunate position – stuck behind another team running in a pack – but recovered and ran well. Other Northwest Conference
s Jamie Good. runners took top spots in the girls race. Kristen Garcia of Sedro-Woolley won with a time of 17 minutes and 52 seconds and Annika Reiss of Bellingham came in second at 18 minutes and 6 seconds. Sehome won both the boys and girls 2A team titles.
CITY OF BLAINE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the 2018 Preliminary Budget was filed with the Blaine Administrative Services Director/City Clerk on November 1, 2017. Copies of the preliminary budget are available for review in the Administrative Services office. Public Hearings on the final 2018 budget are scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2017, and Monday, November 27, 2017, at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000.
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By the Grace of God Blaine resident tells his story By Joe Luna In January 1966, the 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Division was deployed overseas. Half of the battalion would travel directly to Vietnam, while the other half would spend a month in Okinawa in training before making an amphibious landing on the Chu Lai Peninsula of Vietnam. I was among those sent to Okinawa for training. Our first couple of weeks in Vietnam were spent on patrols, unloading supply ships and providing security for the Marine air base. It was there that I experienced my first exposure
to what war was all about. Early one morning I heard two loud explosions and someone shouting “Incoming” at the top of their lungs. Over all the commotion, I heard the screams of those who had been injured; screams that were more animal than human. We spent much of that day looking for the arm of one of the Marines that died. One of my responsibilities was to carry a radio. While on patrol one day, I was shifting the receiver – one hand to the other – when it slipped from my hands. Just as I bent down to pick it up, I heard a rifle shot
Best of the Best By Joe Luna In national cemeteries, the best of the best Who serve their country have come to rest. Hispanic, Asian, Choctaw, and slave Comrades in arms now they lie in a grave. Protectors of freedom, justice, and truth Many that lie here cut down in their youth. All served their country. Some gave their life Leaving behind mother, children, and wife. They suffered sorrow, disappointment, and pain. In a far distant land, they wept in the rain. Their dreams of tomorrow were shattered and torn Yet hopes for the future were often reborn. Today for our nation thousands still serve Active enlisted and some in reserve. Defenders of freedom and liberty Values cherish in this land of the free. Unspoken, unsaid their final request. When my chapter is closed and I go to my rest, Unite me once more with the best of the best.
Thank you Veterans!
and felt the bullet pass over me. A chill swept over me. I realized I had been in a sniper’s sights. In time, we were moved to more remote regions of the country. Most times we were transported by helicopter, but occasionally we went by truck. The helicopter engines drowned out our voices, making it difficult to hear one another conversing. We would reach our destination, the helicopter would drop to about two feet from the ground and then we would all disembark by jumping off both sides. On one occasion the helicopter I was riding in took small arms fire from the ground. Directed at us, the reports were shockingly loud. The first large-scale attack on our position took place at night: darkness and fear can play tricks on your mind. I would hear the rattle of pebbles placed in cans that were tied to the barbed wire surrounding our defensive position. My head would shift in all directions as the cans rattled. In the darkness, it seemed that I could see figures moving toward me as the enemy probed our perimeter looking for a weak spot. Suddenly, the darkness was replaced by flashes of light as rifles opened fire. I remember watching red tracer rounds of machine guns arcing away from our position and green tracer rounds coming toward us. In the distance, I could hear artillery rounds being fired. Rounds would explode in the air above us dropping illumination flares. The flares would drift to the ground on parachutes, brightening the area around us. Empty shell cases whistled through the air, one dropping about a foot from my location. Our days were spent on patrols in the surrounding area, night watches, night ambushes and fortifying our positions. Patrols would leave early in the morning and return by early afternoon. Nights were spent in pairs with each one’s watch lasting two hours. Night ambushes were conducted by squads which were sent to specified locations identified by specific coordinates. On one such rotation, we were deployed to a trail that ran along some rice paddies. We set up our position in a part of the jungle that bordered the trail.
s A photo of Joe Luna taken in April 1967 following his recovery from surgery wounds in Vietnam.
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I was set at the end of the line with a large palm tree on my left with the rest of the squad to my right. The hours passed slowly. Occasionally we would hear artillery rounds being fired. We could hear the whistle of the rounds as they traveled through the air. We listened as the whistle of one round came directly at us. The whistle grew louder and louder as the round approached. Suddenly there was a deafening explosion and I was sent bouncing into the air. Mud, shredded palm leaves, and bark showered down on us. As we were leaving for camp after the sun rose, we looked at the crater left by the round. It was about 18 inches on the other side of the palm tree in a direct line opposite to where we had been. The tree had saved us all from any injuries, and for me, death. On August 12, 1966, my unit was hit by small arms fire and mortar rounds. I remember coming to with pain in my right leg where I had been struck by
shrapnel. “Luna, I’m hit,” my buddy Eugene Mayse said. “I am too,” I replied. My body felt like lead. Everything felt like it was in slow motion.
“Today by the grace of God, I am bald, overweight, happily married to a wonderful wife, father to 11, grandfather to 31, great grandfather to three and I’m a Mormon.” – Joe Luna The last thing I remember was being struck on my right side just below my shoulder. I would find out later that Eugene had pushed me into a crater and covered me with his own body
to protect me from further injury. On August 14, my 20th birthday, I was awarded the Purple Heart, a medal awarded to those who suffered wounds in combat. It was presented to me by Arthur Godfrey and a Marine Corp general whose name. Over the next few months, I would suffer from a heart attack, malaria and a blood infection. In January 1967 I was scheduled for open heart surgery. The doctors had given me a one-in-a-100 chance of coming through the operation. The surgery lasted seven hours. They removed four pieces of shrapnel from my lungs, one lodged in the heart, and repaired an aneurysm the size of a large goose egg in the left ventricle of my heart. I was medically retired from the Marine Corps in November 1969. Today by the grace of God; I am bald, overweight, happily married to a wonderful wife, father to 11, grandfather to 31, great grandfather to three and I’m a Mormon.
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Honoring all who served!
Veterans group forms in Birch Bay B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Good laughs and good coffee — that’s what Rosemary Fahrenkrug promises veterans who show up to a gathering she organizes in Birch Bay each week. The International Veterans Coffee Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays at The Bridge at Birch Bay, located at 4815 Alderson Road. Fahrenkrug and Dakota Creek Christian Center assistant pastor Barry Leisegang co-organize the gathering. Often, a counselor joins to facilitate discussion.
The idea to start the group spurred from a discussion between the patrons at Birch Baybased Dakota Creek Christian Center in May, Fahrenkrug said. A veteran in the community had recently committed suicide and the church wanted to establish a support program in the area, she said. A veteran with a background in providing services and support to members of the armed services, Fahrenkrug recently moved to Bellingham from Alaska. Upon arrival, she felt there was a lack of resources available to veterans in Whatcom County
and was eager to start the coffee group in Birch Bay, she said. The first gathering took place on August 9 and about a dozen or so veterans attend the free group each week, she said. Fahrenkrug said veterans of all generations and backgrounds are welcome. “War is war, no matter what country you’re from,” she said. To learn more about the International Veterans Coffee Group visit thebridgebirchbay.com. “Anyone that goes to war can recover and get healed. Don’t give up,” she said. “Just show up.”
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s One year ago this month, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Custer-based Post 9474 installed a battlefield cross memorial on H and Third streets in Blaine. The memorials design was selected and inspired by late Blaine resident and Vietnam veteran, Wesley “Wes” Thompson.
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s American Legion Auxiliary national president Diane Duscheck, second from l., visited Peace Arch Park on November 6. She was joined by Blaine American Legion Post 86 member Berry Byrne, l., second district president Janet Sperry and Post 86 commander Matthew Durkee, r.
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Honoring veterans in Whatcom County Veterans Day Assembly: Thursday, November 9, 8–11 a.m., Ferndale High School, 5830 Golden Eagle Drive. Veterans are invited to participate in an assembly hosted in their honor. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served to guests. Veterans Day Lunch and Observance: Thursday, November 9, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Vet-
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erans and their loved ones are encouraged to attend. Photos of veterans and descriptions detailing branch and year of service will be displayed for guests. Veterans Day Ceremony: Thursday, November 9, noon–1 p.m. in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room at Western Washington University, 516 High Street. The ceremony is open to students, faculty, staff and the community and will feature words from university president Sabah Randhawa, Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement representative and veteran Heather Mueller, associate professor and veteran Dr. Jeff Carrol and Associated Students veteran community coordinator and veteran Russell Thompson. To learn more, visit bit.ly/2zF5UB6. Veterans Day Rock Show Fundraiser: Friday, November 10, 7–10 p.m., The Underground Nightclub, 211 East Chestnut Street, Bellingham. Items will be up for auction to raise money for Brigadoon Service Dogs Canines and Heroes for Independence program. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at
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VFW Post 1585, 625 N. State Street, Bellingham. Guests can sip Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Veterans Day Vigil: Saturday, November 11, 11 a.m., corner of H and Third streets. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Custerbased Post 9474, Blaine American Legion Post 86 and Bellingham U.S. Naval Sea Cadets are sponsoring a vigil that will feature a brief ceremony, prayer and gun salute. Women Veteran Writing Group: Saturday, November 11, 1–3:30 p.m., Bellingham Vet Center, 3800 Byron Ave, Bellingham. As part of the Red Badge Project, guests will have the chance
to express themselves in writing in a safe and supportive environment. “Thank you for your service” Women’s basketball game: Saturday, November 11, 4–6 p.m., Whatcom Community College, 237 W Kellogg Road, Bellingham. Five veterans from VFW Post 1585 will be recognized for their service and a ceremony will take place at halftime. Veterans Day Dinner: Saturday, November 11, 7 p.m., Blaine American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. To learn more, call 360/371-7311 or visit blaineamericanlegionpost86.com.
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s For the past eight years, students at the Blaine school district have joined in the Operation Tooth Fairy challenge, which calls on students to donate leftover candy from Halloween United States military personnel. If the candy weighs more than 270-pound teacher Dan Persse, he has to dress up as a tooth fairy for an entire day. On November 2, Persse reported the students brought in 282 pounds of candy; the following day, he donned a tutu and fairy wings to class. Persse said students have brought in 2,206 pounds of candy over the past eight years of the challenge. From l.: Persse and student Anthony Evans. Photo courtesy of Dan Persse
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H H H H ELECTION
For the latest results go to bit.ly/2zvgKqt.
Whatcom County Council At-Large, Position A
21,622
Barry Buchanan Mary Kay Robinson
48.5%
51.5%
20,727
Michael Alvarez Shepard
50.3%
49.7%
462 45.5%
54.5%
Blaine City Council At-Large Position 7 Harry Robinson
641 42.4% 57.6%
In order to pass, the levy requires a minimum turnout of 40 percent of the last general election, or 3,441 voters, and a super majority vote of 60 percent voting in favor.
Approved
57.8% 24,576
21,410
Ken Bell
48%
52%
Blaine City Council Ward 3 Position 6
461
H. Paul Greenough
44.8% 55.2% 567
Blaine School District Director District 5
999 31.8%
Mike Dodd Laura McKinney
472
Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 Proposition 2017-8
42.2%
Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 2
Eric Davidson
385
Alicia Rule
17,968
19,800
Blaine City Council Ward 2 Position 4 Justin Ledesma
Public Safety & Jail Facilities Sales & Use Tax; Proposition 2017-6
Barry Wenger
20,949
Charles Hawkins
As of 1 p.m. 11-8-2017
Rejected
Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 1 Dan Robbins
RESULTS 2017 H H H H Approved
20,327
68.2% 2,143
Fire Protection District 21 Commissioner Position 4
969 29.9%
1,015 18.5%
Rich Bosman 70.1% 2,275
Reid Campion
81.5%
4,486
Rejected
In Uncontested races... The following candidates ran unopposed and were returned to office (with votes following): Blaine City Council, Ward 1, Position 3: Bonnie Onyon (882) Blaine School District Director, District 3: Joan Lotze (2,705) Fire District 21, Commissioner, Position 2: Bruce Ansell (4,661)
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Fire District 21, Commissioner, Position 5: Larry McPhail (4,797) Birch Bay Water and Sewer District, Commissioner, Position 2: Don Montfort (1,405) Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District Commissioner, Position 2: Sheli Moore (2,533) Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District Commissioner, Position 4: Billy Brown (2,464)
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of: KARIN AHLSTROM BEAN, Deceased. NO. 17-4-06224-1SEA AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030. The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the co-personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First publication: Nov. 9, 2017. Co-Personal Representatives: Joyce M. Cutler, Jonas E. Bean and Lisa K. Bean King. Attorney for the Personal Representative: Philip M. Roberts, Esq., WSBA # 15393, Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC. Address for Mailing or Service: Philip M. Roberts Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101-3034.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR BENTON COUNTY In re Estate of: GORDON W. ANTHONY, deceased. Case no. 07-4-00470-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the Decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statue of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed coy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or section 4 of this act, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with clerk of Court: Nov. 3, 2017. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Nov., 9, 2017. JULIE NELSON, Personal Representative, 2019 Riverside Dr., West Richland, WA 99353. Prepared by TELQUIST MCMILLEN CLARE PLLC, Attorneys for Petitioner. By JULLIAN HARLINGTON, WSBA #48136, 1321 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA 99352. (509)737-8500/ (509)737-9500 fax.
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BLAINE, BIRCH BAY & SEMIAHMOO S E M I A H MOO SH O R E O P EN H O USES
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Another outstanding Semiahmoo Shore BRAND new luxury home. This home has unobstructed views to Mount Baker & Drayton Harbor as well as partial westerly views towards White Rock, uniquely capturing both saltwater sunrises and sunsets. Ready to occupy, and all the appointments you expect at Semiahmoo Shore including full high-end appliance package, epoxy floor attached double garage, linear fireplace, hardwoods, tile, quartz, designer finishes, owner’s suite. MLS# 1114030.
Inspiring Semiahmoo Shore gated waterfront residence. Brand new artisan quality construction w/designer interiors & high end appliances, fixtures and appointments throughout. Quartz counter tops, hardwood & tile flooring. Private covered oceanside patio, sunny open concept. Attached dbl. garage. Miles of waterside trails. 4-Star Resort & Spa next door + saltwater marina, and 2 top-ranked Golf courses nearby Minutes to U.S./ Canada Border; under 2-hour drive to Seattle. MLS# 1019914.
DIRECTIONS: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left.
DIRECTIONS: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left.
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On prime medium bank w/ private access to beach, boathouse and tideland ownership. Westerly vistas of islands, BC, and sunsets from virtually every room. Open concept main floor living with master retreat, chef’s kitchen great room, stately den, vaulted ceilings, tall windows and wrap-around deck. In/outdoor entertainment, security/audio systems, loft, in-floor radiant heat throughout, guest quarters with french doors & waterfront patio. Near Semiahmoo Resort, Golf & CC Marina & Hotel/Spa.
Westerly saltwater views of Semiahmoo Bay. Charming Beach Home with Master on the the main floor. Built in 2015 with JWR Design. Shared beach access from prime medium bank.
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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: October 22-26 Blaine Liquor Outlet changes hands October 22, 2:31 p.m.: Suspicious person on H Street Road. October 22, 4:44 p.m.: Mental on Moonlight Way. October 22, 6:37 p.m.: Domestic violence order on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. October 22, 6:43 p.m.: Citizen assist cold call on Bay and Blaine roads. October 22, 6:48 p.m.: Overdose on Leeside Drive. October 22, 7:43 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Henley Street. October 22, 9:36 p.m.: Sex crime no rape on Ninth Street. October 23, 2:51 a.m.: Alarm audible on Pointe Road North.
October 23, 8:52 a.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay Drive. October 23, 9:13 a.m.: Theft cold call on Harborview Road. October 23, 9:22 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Hall Road. October 23, 10:07 a.m.: Vehicle abandoned on Seashell Way. October 23, 11:42 a.m.: 911 hang up on Anderson Road. October 23, 12:55 p.m.: Hot rod on Hall Road. October 23, 3:11 p.m.: Welfare check on Bayshore Drive. October 23, 4:34 p.m.: Property found on Grandview Road. October 23, 9:35 p.m.: Drugs on Blaine
RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES
Blaine, Birch Bay & Point Roberts AUGUST 2017
LOCATION SALE PRICE
DESCRIPTION
HIGHER END HOUSES: 2-story house with 4,383 s.f., 3 BR, 3 BA, daylight basement, attached garage, built in 2016, .22 acres land; territorial view.
8777 Clubhouse Point Drive, Blaine
$729,900
1-and a half story house with 3,450 s.f., 3 BR, 2 BA, built in 2000, .36 acres land; territorial view.
8772 Wood Duck Way, Blaine
$702,000
2-story house with 3,266 s.f., 2,289 s.f. finished basement, 3 BR, 4 BA, bonus room, 600 s.f. attached garage, 450 square foot deck, 450 square foot patio, built in 1995, 60 feet low bank waterfront, 60 feet tidelands, .13 acres land; marine view.
8733 Oertel Drive, Blaine
$875,000
1-story house with 2,054 s.f., 2,054 s.f. finished basement, 3 BR, 4 BA, 704 s.f. attached garage, 1,480 s.f. deck, 236 s.f. patio, built in 1990, 117 feet high bank waterfront, .56 acres land; marine view.
9149 Great Blue Heron Lane, Blaine
$915,000
2-story house with 3,232 s.f., 4 BR, 4 BA, 962 s.f. attached garage, built in 2007, .37 acres land; territorial view.
5374 Plover Court, Blaine
$625,000
1-and a half story house with 3,368 s.f., 3 BR, 4 BA, 250 s.f. attic, 900 s.f. 5417 Canvasback Road, Blaine attached garage, 531 s.f. patio, built in 2003, .04 acres land; territorial view.
$790,000
Road. October 23, 10:07 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch Bay Square Street. October 23, 10:59 p.m.: Domestic physical cold call on Chilliwack Road. October 23, 11:37 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch Bay Square Street. October 24, 1:46 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Castlerock Drive. October 24, 2:38 p.m.: Littering cold call on Birch Point Road. October 24, 2:46 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Dearborn Avenue. October 24, 2:48 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. October 24, 7:05 p.m.: Warrant served on Pacific Highway. October 24, 9:07 p.m.: Mental on Titan Terrace. October 24, 9:15 p.m.: Security check on Drayton Harbor Road. October 25, 12:34 a.m.: Alarm silenced on Brown Road. October 25, 9:03 a.m.: Property lost cold call on Harborview Road. October 25, 4:40 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Comox Road. October 25, 7:04 p.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. October 25, 9:48 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. October 25, 9:48 p.m.: Civil problem on Seashell Way. October 26, 6:51 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
s Denice Velasquez and Marcella Gilbertson have announced the sale of the Blaine Liquor Outlet, 225 G Street, to Varinder Dhami, above, owner of Sumas Liquor and Wine. The sale will be final on Thursday, November 30. Dhami said he plans to carry more craft and local beers and keep the store open seven days a week. Starting December 1, the store’s hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Photo by Stefanie Donahue
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1-story house with 1,833 s.f., 2 BR, 2 BA, 312 s.f. deck, 194 s.f. patio, 144 s.f. storage, built in 1995, 100 feet waterfront, .96 acres land; marine view.
217 Marine Drive, Point Roberts
$1,144,000
2-story house with 3,236 s.f., 592 s.f. basement, 4 BR, 4 BA, 484 s.f. built in garage plus 336 s.f. garage, 400 s.f. deck, built in 2005, 3.35 acres land; territorial view.
9621 Dupree Drive, Blaine
$625,000
WHATCOM COUNTY
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: 2-story 4plex with 3,184 s.f., built in 1989.
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1-story warehouse with 19,000 s.f., 1,176 s.f. loading dock, built in1948, 2750 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine remodeled in 2001, 5.41 acres land. LAND: 8.52 acres residential land, waterfront; marine view.
$325,000
Semiahmoo Drive, Blaine
$735,000
Arnie Road, Blaine
$87,500
Residential lot.
Lot 57, Cottages at Seabright Farm, 2184 Seabright Loop, Point Roberts
$235,000
4.88 acres wooded residential land.
1947 Johnson Road, Point Roberts
$137,351
850 Ludwick Avenue, Blaine
$185,000
Kendor Drive, Point Roberts
$140,000
Drayton Harbor Road, Blaine
$255,000
16.35 acres residential land.
1.43 acres (2 lots) industrial land. 2 lots residential land. 2.00 acres residential land.
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Police Reports October 27, 12:12 p.m.: A man called to report that he found a small round object with a fuse outside his business. An officer was dispatched to pick up the item. The officer contacted Bellingham PD’s Hazardous Devices Unit, who responded to safely dispose of the large homemade firework. October 27, 11:05 p.m.: A man called police to report four 18-20-year-old males looking into neighbors’ backyards and acting as though they were up to no good. An officer checked the area and found the group of men. They denied any wrong doing. All men were checked for warrants before being warned about such behavior and released. October 28, 9:15 p.m.: US Border Patrol dispatch advised they could see on a security camera a few juveniles on top of the old Subway restaurant. Officer arrived and found the juveniles coming down the ladder on the back side of the building. Officer contacted the four juveniles and advised them they were trespassing on private property. The juveniles were very sorry and promised to not do anything like that again. Officer contacted each of the juveniles parents and notified them of what had happened. October 31, 11:51 a.m.: A volunteer from Meals on Wheels requested a welfare check on a Blaine resident. The woman was not answering her door or her
phone, which was very unusual for her. Concerns were quickly put to rest however, as a PD staff member had inside information that the woman had an appointment to have her hair done that day. The beauty salon was contacted, and it was confirmed the woman was safely in the good hands of her stylist. October 31, 7:25: Officers responded to a report of a child who had become separated from his parents while out trick or treating. While the officer was making contact with the child and the adults who had found him, his parents, who were out searching amongst the ghost and goblins for their little angel, encountered the group. The family was happily reunited. November 5, 10:22 p.m.: Officers were requested to assist a pooch in a sticky situation. The fella was involved in a high speed pursuit of another critter, which ended abruptly when the chasee escaped under a porch and the chaser got stuck. Officers assisted with the digging out of the doggie. No animals appeared to be seriously injured during the event. November 7, 7:27 a.m.: Blaine Police were advised that a man was walking Bayview Avenue in his underpants around 0730 hours. Officers searched for the man for a lengthy period of time, fearing for his well-being, but were unsuccessful in locating him.
Summary Report Nov. 2017
Community Development Public Hearing: Thursday, November 9, 7 p.m., 435 Martin Street, suite 4000.
911 Hang Up 2 Animal Complaint 8 Assault 3 Assist Citizen 28 Assist NWFRS (Aid/Fire) 21 Assist other Law Enforcement 27 Building Alarm 8 Burglary 1 Civil Matter 3 Collision 1 Concealed Pistol License Issued 8 Counterfeit Bills Pass/Possess2 1 Criminal Traffic (DWLS/Neg) 15 Death Attended/Unattended 1 Disturb Peace/Disor. Conduct/Noise 9 Drug Violation 6 DUI Alcohol/Drugs 1 DV Assault/Order Violation/Other 10 Forgery 1 Fraud 5 Harassment 2 Indecent Exposure/Lewd Act 3 Juvenile Problem/Truancy 4 Liquor Law Violations 2 Mental Health Concern 1 Missing Person/Runaway 1 Possession of Stolen Property 1 Property Lost/Found/Abandoned 13 Public Record Request 11 Suicidal Subject 1 Suspicious Circumstance 28 Theft/Shoplifting/Vehicle Prowl/Stolen Property 5 Theft of Mot. Vehicle/Stolen Recover 1 Traffic Complaint 31 Transient Complaint 4 Trespass Issued 6 Trespass Committed (Criminal) 3 Warrant/Court Order/Commitment 25 Welfare Check 7
The Silver City Band’s Farewell to Greg Babcock: Friday, November 10, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Come as guests of the Silver City Band, Bruce Rowell. Info: 360/332-5376.
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Chuckanut Bay Gallery: Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m, Chuckanut Bay Gallery, 700 Chuckanut Drive North, Bellingham. Sale to celebrate thirty years. Gift with purchase for first 50 customers. Door prizes, home-baked treats and hot apple cider. Info: 360/734-4485. Lummi Island Artists’ Holiday Tour: Saturday–Sunday, November 11–12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tour dozens of artists at various locations and studios. Self-guided maps available at Islander Grocery. Info: lummi-island. com/studio-tour/ or 360/758-7121. Smooth Jazz, Blues, Soul and Oldies at the Vault: Saturday, November 11, 7 p.m.–10 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Scott and Dean perform. Info: 360/392-0966 Warren Miller’s “Line of Descent”: Saturday, November 11, 8 p.m., The Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham. Tickets at warrenmiller.com. Painting at the Library: Monday, November 13, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring your own equipment. Info: 360/305-3637. English Speaking People & The New World: Wednesday, November 15, 12:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Peter Gray will take us on a voyage giving insight into The New World. Info: 360/332-8040. Putting Your Garden to Bed: Wednesday, November 15, 4–6 p.m.; Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m.–noon, Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn about dividing perennials, digging bulbs, storing dahlias, top-dressing beds, and more. Info: 360/305-3637.
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Girl Scouts Discovery Event: Thursday, November 16, 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Families are invited to come out, do crafts and enjoy cookies while learning about opportunities for girls in Kindergarten through grade 12.
Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts: November 17–December 24, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 4145 Meridian Street, Bellingham. Celebrate the season with over 100 local artists. Live music, free kids’ activities on weekends. Info: alliedarts.org, 360/676-8548.
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Poinsettia Tour: Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Walk through acres of poinsettias and learn how they’re grown. Info: vwhomeandgarden.com.
Blaine Primary School K-5 Annual Book Fair: Thursday–Friday November 16–17; Monday–Tuesday, November 20–21, 1–4:00 p.m., Blaine Primary School Library, 820 Boblett Street.
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Library Closed: Saturday, November 11. The Whatcom County Library System will be closed. All branches closed until Monday. Info: 360/3053600.
Jazz Music By KODJ: Wednesday, November 15, 7–10 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Info: 360/392-0955
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of October 31 to November 6, 0.46 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 24.2 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 60.9°F on November 1 with a low of 29.3°F on November 4. Average high was 47.6°F and average low was 34.2F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Music by Shannanagins: Saturday, November 18, 7–10 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Info: 360/392-0955 Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, November 18, 8 a.m.–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Info: 360/332-8040. Holiday Fundraising Bazaar: Saturday, November 18, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., The Studio at The Vault, 277 G Street. One-stop holiday shopping from 12 local vendors, raffles, holiday treats, kids’ activity, photo booth and more. Benefits Peace Arch Montessori School. Harvest Dinner: Saturday, November 18, 4:30–7 p.m., Custer United Methodist Church, 2996 Main Street, Custer. Enjoy turkey dinner, fix’ns and homemade pie. Adults $9, Kids 6–12 $6, under 6 free. Info: 360/3665181. Blaine Talent Show: Saturday, November 18, 6 p.m., Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. Register in advance to showcase your talent. Tickets $15 includes pasta dinner with beer or wine. Tickets available at Rescue Ranch Thrift Store, 335 H Street. Proceeds benefit Rescue Ranch to have save dogs in need. Info to register: 360/332-3569 Michael Kaeshammer: Saturday, November 18, 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial Street, Bellingham. Breakneck boogie woogie: from a celebrated piano man. Info: mountbakertheatre.com. Breakfast at the American Legion Post 86: Sunday, November 19, 9 a.m.–noon. American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Open to the public, all you can eat for $6. Village Books and Paper Dreams 2nd Anniversary Party: Sunday, November 19, 11:00 a.m–5:00 p.m., 430 Front Street, Lynden. Gather your friends and come to Village Books & Paper Dreams for games, product demonstrations, and samples. We’ll have various stations around the store where you can get a passport stamped. Win prizes. Family friendly. Jazz Music By KODJ: Saturday, November 25,7–10 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Info: 360/392-0955 Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn: Sunday, November 26, 3 p.m., The Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham. Musical match: Grammy-winning picking partnership. Info: mountbakertheatre. com. Advances in Regenerative Cellular Medicine: Tuesday, November 28, 7–8 p.m., Mountainview Wellness Centre, 3566 King George Boulevard. Presentation on the latest research and advances in the field of regenerative orthopedic medicine. RSVP. Info: 604/538-8837, office@mvwc.ca
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Active S eniors s Blaine Senior Center’s annual Pasta and Lights event, November 3.
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s Blaine Senior Center director Kathy Sitker talks to guests at the annual Pasta and Lights event on November 3.
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Fall is here and so is the snow, but it didn’t damper our annual Pasta and Lights dinner on November 3. Thank you to all who attended and made this such a wonderful night. On November 4, we enjoyed our monthly Bingo fundraiser for the Blaine Senior Center called Big Bucks Bingo. The cash prizes were $25 per game and a $100 blackout. There is never a dull moment at the senior center. This month we have a special event planned in honor of Veteran’s Day. Since the holiday falls on Saturday and the federal holiday
is Friday, we will be having our luncheon on Thursday, November 9 starting at 11:30 a.m. We have asked members to bring in photos of themselves as young men and women who served our country for display. We have WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Cold War vets to honor and to show the “intergenerational’ aspect of our center. I am pleased that Blaine mayor Harry Robinson and city manager David Wilbrecht will be guest speakers as well as David Van Duisen, an American Legion Squadron 86 member. We are honored to have David here. On Wednesday, November 15, Peter Gray, lecturer and author, will take us for an interesting voyage giving insight into who the
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American people are. The story begins during the last 200 years of the Renaissance and has continued to this day. He will focus on English speaking people, King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, King George III and the settling of the New World and before following the Puritans to New England and their ancestors into the West led by ‘Lady Columbia’ and Manifest Destiny. And as always, our monthly pancake breakfast will be on Saturday, November 18 from 8 to 11 a.m. This too is open to the public. It’s a nice way to start your day among new and old friends. Join us on Wednesday, November 29 as we meet with health care professionals as they discuss the different levels of care, how to stay at home safely and what to do when you can no longer stay at home or need a little bit more assistance. This is information that unfortunately we all might need and, hopefully, you can get a better understanding of your choices. And most importantly in this month of “Thanksgiving,” we want to give a special thank you to David Van Duisen, his wife Lisa and the Sons of the American Legion for giving of their time to prepare the 17th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the Blaine community. You are invited to join the Sons of the American Legion for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Stafholt receives 5-star rating from CMS s The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) gave the Good Samaritan Society – Stafholt, 456 C Street, a five-star quality rating based on performance in health inspections, quality of staffing and other measures. The ratings help to inform consumers who are looking for nursing homes. “I think it’s just a real acknowledgement to our entire staff,” said interim administrator Trevor Guthmiller. “We’re just doing really well here.” From l.: director of nursing Brandi Edwards, business office manager Debbie Perry, director of activities Stacy Esposito Kerr. Front: resident Marilyn Zerrenner. To learn more about the Good Samaritan Society – Stafholt, visit good-sam.com. Photo courtesy of the Good Samaritan Society - Stafholt
Talk to focus on regenerative medicine
The public is invited to learn about the latest advances in regenerative orthopedic medicine at a talk from 7 to 8 p.m. at Mountainview Wellness Centre in south Surrey on Tuesday, November 28. Dr. Caleb Ng, who focuses on regenerative orthopedic
medicine at the center, will talk about how regenerative orthopedic medicine can improve arthritis and soft tissue injuries. Guests are asked to RSVP by calling 604/538-8837. To learn more, visit mountainviewwellnesscentre.ca.
New state services to support caregivers Last week, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) rolled out new services to support caregivers in Washington in honor of National Family Caregivers Month in November. Medicaid Alternative Care and Tailored Supports for Older Adults are new programs that were introduced by DSHS as part of the state’s Medicaid Transformation Demonstration, according to a department statement. In Washington, there are more than 830,000 caregivers estimated to provide $11 billion in care per year, DSHS says. The programs aim to advance the state’s Family Caregiver Support Program and will help support unpaid family caregivers and provide access to supplies, training, emotional support and more. DSHS also provides similar services to older adults without a caregiver. “We are so proud to provide these new options to the people of Washington,” said aging and
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