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November 2020 election lawsuit filed in county, page 7

Speaker stops school board meeting, page 10

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Fourth Asian giant hornet nest eradicated, page 15

WSDA eradicates fourth nest in east Blaine State grants open for border businesses

(See Grants, page 5)

s Washington State Department of Agriculture eradicated the fourth Asian giant hornet nest found in east Blaine on September 23. The nest contained 776 worker hornets and one queen, making it the second largest nest eradicated in the U.S.. Read more on page 15. Photo courtesy of WSDA

Woodberry gets the green light from city council By Grace McCarthy Blaine City Council unanimously voted to give final plat approval to Woodberry, a gated subdivision that will house 29 single-family homes just south of Fire Station 62 on Semiahmoo Parkway. With plat infrastructure over 80 percent complete, the city of Blaine’s community development services (CDS) and public works department recommended council give final approval during their September 27 meeting. Council voted 6-0, with councilmember Garth Baldwin absent.

“I think it’ll be a great fit for the Semiahmoo community,” said Brady Mayson, who Cascade Engineering Group hired to develop the subdivision. The 10-acre subdivision will have craftsman-style farm homes on lots averaging 9,000 square feet. Homeowners with dogs have the option to put a three-rail cedar fence around their property, Mayson said, which is a change from most Semiahmoo homes that aren’t allowed to have fencing. Mayson described the subdivision as “quaint” and “classic,” and said he hopes it will be similar to the Heronswood Com-

Officials plead Biden for help with Point Roberts B y P a t G r u bb In back to back appeals, both U.S. senator Patty Murray and governor Jay Inslee have asked President Joe Biden to personally intervene and allow the border in Point Roberts to be open to vaccinated Canadians. First up was Patty Murray who spoke on the senate floor September 23 and called on the Biden administration to open up the Point Roberts border to non-essential traffic. “I’m here on the Senate floor today to

make sure that President Biden and his administration understand me. At the very least, we need an emergency exemption from these restrictions for the Point Roberts community – and that exemption is long overdue,” Murray said. She continued, “I greatly appreciate the administration’s science-based approach to the Covid-19 pandemic – we have to follow the science and the evidence – and I’m proud we have taken Covid-19 extremely seriously from the very start in Washington state,” said Murray. “But I firmly believe that the evidence supports,

at least, a narrow and tailored exception to the Canadian border closure to allow for a reopening of the Point Roberts port of entry to Canadian travel. I have yet to be presented with a compelling reason why a border exemption for Point Roberts has not yet been provided. “I’ve spoken directly with DHS Secretary Mayorkas about this. With Jeff Zients, the White House coronavirus response coordinator and other top officials at the state department and White House as well, but (See Point Roberts, page 3)

munity he developed on Shintaffer Road. Next on Mayson’s agenda is to obtain building permits. With these, construction could start as soon as November. He expects Woodberry to be complete in the next two years. The subdivision will also have a trail, private roads and a stormwater facility maintained by the homeowner association, CDS director Stacie Pratschner said during the meeting. Mayson filed the application for final (See Woodberry, page 10)

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Blaine businesses may soon see some state relief, thanks to a new Washington State Department of Commerce grant program aimed at small businesses along the U.S./Canada border. Businesses have two weeks to apply for the grants starting Monday, October 4. “We appreciate the support of the governor and legislators in our many efforts to support communities disproportionately impacted by Covid-19,” department of commerce director Lisa Brown said in a statement. “While recovery is going well for some businesses, many continue to face daunting challenges. It’s very uneven at this point. A strong, equitable recovery requires us to focus on those who still face barriers to getting back on their feet.” The Border Business Relief Program is part of the Working Washington grant series the state started to help businesses with the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Up to $50,000 in grants will be given to businesses impacted by the border restrictions; have revenues less than $5 million in 2019; and are located in specific counties including Whatcom County, according to a department of commerce news release on the grants. Grants will be considered if businesses contain one or more of the following: • The business relies on a significant amount of in-person interaction with customers (i.e. stores or nail salons) • The business is located within 20 miles of the U.S./Canada border • Industries with the most amount of impact from the closure (i.e. retail, tourism, recreation and entertainment) • 2019 revenue • 2019-2020 loss of revenue and/or additional expenses to run business safely during the pandemic • Businesses in rural or low-income communities, and/or owned by a historically underserved population (i.e. veteran, minority, women or LGBTQ+) The department of commerce will also base grants on if the business has received a Working Washington grant before.

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Blaine High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Special Introduction of Inductees Friday, October 8 approx. 8 pm

Halftime during Blaine High School football game

Induction Ceremony

Saturday, October 9 • 2 pm Blaine High School Stadium

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1990 Wrestling Team

1990 Baseball Team

• 20-7 record, tied school record for most wins in a season • Won WCL championship, placed 2nd at district, placed 1st at regionals • Won the state 1A title

Dale Flint

Contributor (1945)

• Helped initiate the first BHS Booster Club in early ‘50s, served as member & president for over 25 years • Helped organize the first youth football program for Blaine in mid-‘70s • Coached youth football & little league baseball • Refereed basketball for the county schools in the late ’60s • Original “Voice of the Borderites” when in the early ’70s he started broadcasting BHS football & basketball games on KARI radio

• Won 4 of 5 invitationals • Won the state 1A title • Set 5 records at state: Most team points (217), largest margin of victory (120.5), 10 medalists, 6 entries to the final, and 4 state champions

Ernie Jacobs

Teresa Holleman Goninan

Distinguished Honoree (1939) Football, Basketball, Baseball

Athlete (1984) Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field

• Basketball: 1st place WCL (’38, ’39), 2nd place at state (’39), selected to the 1st Team All-State, BHS’s first ever All-State selection • Played golf at University of Washington (’41-“43)

Bob Robbins

Distinguished Honoree (1954) Basketball, Football, Baseball • Basketball: state berth (’52), WCL title (’54) • Named the Outstanding Athlete (’54)

• Volleyball: 1st Team All-WCL honors (’83) • Track & Field: WCL honors (’84), team 4th place (’82) and 6th (’84) at state, 1st at state in 1600m relay, 2nd place at state in 400m & 800m relays (’84) • Blaine’s Outstanding HS Athlete by the Whatcom County Sports Awards (’83), BHS Outstanding Athlete for all 3 sports and was selected as the Female Athlete of the Year (’84) • University of Puget Sound track & field: 2 athletic department awards (’87, ’88), 3rd in 800m relay (’85), 5th in 1600m relay (’85), 6th in 400m relay (’85), and 3rd in 800m medley relay (’86) in NAIA District 1 championships

Rod Dohner

Athlete (1990) Football, Wrestling, Baseball

Becky Riddle

Athlete (2002) Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field

• Volleyball: 2nd team All-Conference honors (’01) • Basketball: 8th place (’99), 4th place (’02) finishes at state • Track: qualified for state in discus & shot put (’00); placed 6th in the discus & 7th in the shot put at state (’01), 6th in the discus at USATF (’01); league champion in discus & shot put, school & league records in the shot, school record in the discus, placed 2nd in the shot put & 4th in the discus at state (’02) • At University of Utah: School record in the discus (’03), placed 3rd in the weight throw (’03, ’07) at their MVC meet, placed 5th at MVC in the hammer throw (’07), established top 10 marks at the school in the shot put, discus, weight throw & hammer throw

Dwayne Magnusson

Athlete (1997) Wrestling

• Whatcom County, district, & regional champion (’94. ’95, ’96, ’97), 2nd at state (’94, ’95), state champion (’96, ’97) • Two silver medals at the Canadian Junior Nationals * Silver medalist at Canada’s Western Summer Games (’95) * Competed for Douglas College, Simon Fraser University, competed for Canadian Olympic wrestling team * Competed for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, earned All-American honors

• Baseball: State title (’90), 1st team WCL & Herald All-County outfielder honors • Football: 2nd Team All-WCL honors as a linebacker (’88, ’89), BHS record for most tackles (’90), 1st team All-WCL as a linebacker & the 2nd team as a running back (’90), All-State team, participating in the East-West All-Star game (’90), Seattle Times Outstanding Football “White Chip” List (’90), & honored on the Bigger, Faster, Stronger HS Football All American Team (’90) • Wrestling: WCL title (’87, ’88, ’89, ’90), District title (’87, ’88, ’89 ‘90), Regional titles (’88, ’89, ’90), 2nd at state (’89), State title (’88, ’90) • Male Athlete of the Year (’90) • Competed for Highland Community College: regional champion at 168 lbs., finished 2nd at the National Jr. College Tournament & named a Jr. College All-American (’91)

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Point Roberts ... From page 1

no one can explain to me what evidence is being used to support these continued border restrictions,” Murray continued. “So I’m here on the Senate floor today to make sure that President Biden and his administration understand me. At the very least, we need an emergency exemption from these restrictions for the Point Roberts community – and that exemption is long overdue.” Other than the senate stenographer, it’s not clear who else heard Murray’s five-minute ap-

peal. Other than a few passersby, the portion of the senate visible in the background was bereft of senators or other listeners. Inslee’s letter to the President followed the next day. He wrote: “As I have communicated in letters to Secretaries Antony Blinken and Alejandro Mayorkas this summer, the harms and economic depredations experienced by these communities grow more dire with each month – and each monthly extension of these blanket restrictions. As the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce wrote on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, that community alone is in a ‘desperate’ situation as 85 per-

cent of their economy depends on commercial activity by Canadians that is now impossible.” Inslee goes on to ask President Biden to work with his staff and Cabinet and consider the following options to improve the situation and address the needs of border communities in Washington: • A targeted exception for the Point Roberts community that would allow fully-vaccinated Canadians to enter Point Roberts, just as fully-vaccinated Americans may travel to Canada by land. • Identifying options to at least partially reopen the U.S.-Canada land border, with a general re-

opening of the border remaining our ultimate goal. Inslee then asked the President to provide clarity behind the administration’s decision-making process: “Additionally, I reiterate the request made by myself and the governors of Alaska, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, and Vermont to Secretaries Blinken and Mayorkas for additional information on the longterm strategy regarding these restrictions. It would be highly valuable to understand what specific metrics are being evaluated in determining the status of the land border, what obstacles must

be resolved to make possible intermediate steps to provide relief, and how the state and federal governments may work together to resolve those obstacles. In the continued absence of this information, states and communities will experience deepening and permanent hardship with little to no insight on how to improve their circumstances.” But just like the proverbial tree falling in the forest, if no one was there to hear it fall, did it really fall? Will the President actually hear the sound of their voices? Will Point Roberts ever experience release from an economy-crushing border closure?

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The Northern L ght Thanksgiving basket registration begins Friday 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, Pacific Coast Weddings annual guide, 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.

s The Community Assistance Program opens registration for its annual Thanksgiving basksets Friday, October 1.

By Grace McCarthy The Community Assistance Program (CAP) is once again putting turkey on local residents’ plates by providing Thanksgiving meal baskets for families needing financial assistance. Registration for baskets begins Friday, October 1. This year’s baskets will contain turkeys, potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, stuffing, gravy, chicken broth, rolls, butter and milk, among other traditional ingredients, said Shirley Tobian, CAP’s Thanksgiving basket director. Families can register online at blainecap.

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org and those unable to register online can call 360/935-1539. Registration ends Friday, November 12. Unlike previous years, residents will not pick up their Thanksgiving baskets by Cost Cutter. Instead, they will be handed out in Birch Bay at the Camp Horizon Dining Hall, 7506 Gemini Street. Local firefighters will hand out the baskets during a drivethrough pick-up at the dining hall from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23. Pre-registration and masks are required. CAP is a nonprofit made up of local churches and serves Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts residents with

services that range from the annual Thanksgiving baskets to crisis financial assistance. In 2020, the program served 270 families and anticipates an even higher volume of need as Covid-19 moratoriums end. The total cost baskets will be about $15,000 to $20,000, Tobian said. The program, which runs solely on donations, is looking for community support. People can make a credit card payment on blainecap.org, or mail checks to P.O. Box 1067, Blaine, WA 98231 with the subject line “CAP Thanksgiving Basket Fund.” Donations are tax-deductible because of CAP’s nonprofit status.

Letters The Editor: I just knew when I saw the photo of Kari Connors who just won an international cat-grooming award, that the representative cat posing with her is Eightball, one of my cats. There must be a lot of black cats with tuxedo fronts, but I could just tell from that intelligent face who it was. Kari did comment when I picked up Eightball on Tuesday that he is very talkative. He is. At the risk of putting words in his mouth, I’m pretty sure he supports having a library in Birch Bay, too. Holly Witte Birch Bay The Editor: What’s wrong with this picture? The government acknowledges, my body my choice for the following: Have an abortion, abuse alcohol, drugs and food. However, they won’t allow you to control your body and refuse a no-liability experimental drug being injected into your body. The government can also use your freedom to choose, as leverage to keep your job and insurance. I’ve heard the saying “No jab, no job,” which sounds like a threat to me. Now comes the hypocrisy of our government. Biden has allowed Congress and his staff, among others not to be forced to get the vaccine. Are they special?

Another special group is the hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants who have come into America, without a vaccine or proof of a negative Covid-19 test. Wonder if they got tested, before they boarded all those buses and planes to live amongst us? You may have heard the saying, “Do as I say, not as I do.” Pelosi held an expensive outdoor fundraiser and none of the guests wore masks. However, she kept her rich guests safe by requiring her entire serving staff to wear masks. I watched the news about the recent Met Gala and saw U.S. representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a designer gown that said to “tax the rich.” Funny thing is none of the “elite celebrities” wore masks. The folks taking the pictures and fluffing the gowns had to wear masks. The Covid-19 virus came from China, and we are more aware now of Fauci’s National Institute of Health involvement. The vaccine works and it doesn’t work. I’ve heard sad stories of new medical conditions after the vaccine and even deaths in all age groups. However, the government won’t share that information. Why you might ask? Fear allows power and power controls. Anne Freeman Birch Bay

The Editor: I have never known anyone who didn’t like libraries or thought they were a waste of space. So, I believe the only reason one might vote against a new library in Birch Bay this November is money. I don’t think anything will change the mind of those who apply “no new taxes no matter what” to their vote, but I hope those who think it’s too costly will do the math. For homeowners, it’ll cost 11 cents per $1,000 assessed value on your property. But how does that translate to a total cost to a homeowner? I figured it out for myself and hope everyone else will, too. First, I went to Zillow and found that I could sell my house for $430,000. Nice to know, but not what the 11 cents per $1,000 is based on. It’s based on the amount on my property tax bill. I filed mine away and didn’t want to dig it out. So, I went to the Whatcom County Assessor website and did a “Real Property Search” at property.whatcomcounty.us. After inputting my address up popped my assessed value – $262,255. So, what is the new library going to cost (See Letters, next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info and Zoom meeting link: bbwsd.com. Special meeting on the 2022 budget will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 5. Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info and virtual meeting login: ci.blaine.wa.us.

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Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m. Info: blainepc@cityofblaine.com. Info for joining Zoom meetings: bit.ly/2CiMKnk.

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., location varies. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Virtual meeting info: bbbparkandrec.org/board-meetings. Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 9 a.m., virtual meeting. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330. Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info and virtual meeting link: blainesd.org. North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 1 p.m. Info: nwfrs.net.

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me? I divided my assessed value of 262,255 by 1,000 (that’s the “per” part), which equals 262.255. Then, I multiplied that by .11 (that’s the cents part) and found that the cost to my family would be $28.85 a year or $2.40 a month. That’s less than the cost of any streaming service I have. It’s

Grants ... From page 1

The program was announced September 20, the same day the U.S. government extended its non-essential travel border closure to Canadians until at least October 21. This was the 19th extension since March 2020 and indication from the Biden administration suggests the U.S. will extend the border closure through November. The department of commerce plans to release a large round of state legislature funded business grants in a few months, according

cheaper than what I’d pay to buy a magazine, book, DVD or CD; all of which I can get for free at the library. I can even download and own songs for free off the library’s Fregal app. Not to mention the tons of other services, programs and things offered for free at the library not only for homeowners, but for all in our community. Before you vote no because it’ll add to your taxes, please do the math for yourself. It’s not as expensive as you think. Vote “yes”

on Prop 14. Brittney L. Marrs-Smith Blaine

to the release. The grant application closes Monday, October 18. More information is available at commercegrants.com. Webinar aimed to help applicants on October 4 A webinar to guide prospective applicants for the latest aid to small businesses will take place in the near-future. The presenters will be Western Washington University senior certified business advisor Eric Grimstead and Steve Burke, Washington SBDC certified business advisor. Representatives from the Washington State Department of Commerce will also

be on the panel. Questions will be addressed as time allows. The webinar is available at no cost but registration is required. A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent to those who register prior to the event. Monday, October 4, 2-3 p.m. To register, go to bit.ly/3zJSsX2. Registration questions may be sent to training@wsbdc.org.

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The Editor: We, in Birch Bay, get to choose on November 2: A library at that site or condominiums (Do we really want to copy White Rock, B.C., Canada?). Please choose wisely. Vote “yes” on Proposition 14 for a library. Harieklia Bryant Birch Bay

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Due to Governor Inslee’s proclamation in response to COVID-19, this City Council meeting will be conducted remotely. Information on how to watch to the meeting live will be on the City Council agenda which is located on the City’s website homepage under Your Government, City Council, City Council Agenda. Please check the agenda prior to each meeting as the location may change.

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Wednesday, October 6 9:00am – Arts Commission Meeting *CANCELED*

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Sports Soccer and volleyball pick up back-to-back losses, Lynden Christian game canceled By Ian Haupt

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Blaine High School’s girls soccer and volleyball teams lost consecutive games this past week, while positive Covid-19 cases for the Borderites and opponents caused changes to the football schedule. Football Due to a positive Covid-19 case in the ranks, a group of the boys were forced to quarantine through last week and the team had to cancel its last two games. The team was scheduled to play rival Lynden Christian at home Friday, October 1, but with Lynden Christian returning to remote learning this week, they were forced to cancel. The Borderites will instead travel to Archbishop Murphy in Everett Friday. The boys are undefeated so far this season with a 3-0 record. Girls soccer Following a perfect 4-0 record to begin the season, the Lady Borderites picked up two losses over the past week. After a nail-biting win over Oak Harbor September 21, the girls gave up two to Ferndale at home and were unable to find the net in response, losing 2-0. They then traveled to Bellingham September 28 to face the Squalicum Storm and lost 1-0. Next, the girls host Lakewood Thursday, September 30, and Bellingham Tuesday, October 5. Both games start at 7 p.m. Volleyball The volleyball team is 2-4 following three straight losses. Last week, the Lady Borderites hosted Ferndale September 23 and lost in three straight sets to the

Golden Eagles. They then traveled to Bellingham Tuesday night to face the Squalicum Storm. After losing the first set 25-16, the girls came back to win the second narrowly, 26-24. But a strong team led by upperclassmen was too much for the sophomore-led Borderites. The Storm won the next two sets 25-21 and 25-13,

taking the match. The Borderites were led by sophomore standouts Teya Zaddack, Deja Dube and Emersyn Bakker. The team goes on to host Lakewood Thursday, September 30, and Bellingham Monday, October 4. Both matches start at 7 p.m. Statistics and play-by-play thanks to whatcompreps.com.

s Deja Dube goes up for a spike in the Borderites’ 3-0 loss to Ferndale at home September 23. Photo by Janell Kortlever

Member of the Month The Rustic Fork

442 Peace Portal Drive Blaine, WA 98230 360-332-4346 wwwtherusticforkeatery.com Number of employees: 26 employees. How long in business: Owners Gary and Kristen Slavin opened The Rustic Fork December 15, 2020. Description of the business: Rustic-style Italian recipes made with fresh ingredients in-house every day. All pasta and pizza sauces are made in-house and never frozen. We make many of our appetizers by hand and our pizza crust including our gluten-free is made in-house. With the tap room, dining room, covered patio and beer garden it makes for a great sociable area for all to enjoy. Our servers are very friendly and sociable, whether it’s dining for two, a family of four or large group you’ll be assured you’re getting great service.

s Hailey Pike fends off a Ferndale Golden Eagle in the Borderites’ 2-0 loss at home September 23. Photo by Janell Kortlever

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How the business started: A great visionary of Blaine (Mike Mulder) approached Gary and Kristen to open this restaurant and bring great Italian dishes to the community. They built all the décor from scratch and were up and running within four months of renovating the building. Future goals: Every day we thank our community for the support and as for the future we just want to keep putting out the best food possible for our city and neighboring towns. Featured businesses are selected randomly from the Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce membership.

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Lawsuit alleging November 2020 election fraud filed in Whatcom County By Grace McCarthy Three Whatcom County residents and nonprofit Washington Election Integrity Coalition United (WEiCU) recently filed a lawsuit alleging Whatcom County auditor Diana Bradrick and Whatcom County government committed election fraud during the November 2020 election. The lawsuit is the fourth filed by WEiCU, pronounced “we see you,” filed in September. The others were filed in Snohomish, Thurston and Clark counties between September 16 and September 21. The plaintiffs are not seeking to decertify the election, according to court documents. In the lawsuit filed September 10 in Whatcom County Superior Court, plaintiffs Evelyn Hopf of Blaine, Darcy Lynn Hocker of Maple Falls, Joseph Grant of Bellingham and Gig Harbor-based WEiCU allege video footage shows an election worker tampering with ballots under Bradrick’s supervision. According to the plaintiffs, a livestream video appears to show a Whatcom County election worker marking ballots by moving her pen across in a line and then making a circle on each ballot, which plaintiffs argue was near the governor’s race between Loren Culp and Jay Inslee. Based

on “information and belief,” the plaintiffs believe “an abnormally high percentage” of ballots were write-in votes for Republican candidate Joshua Freed. “Plaintiffs have demanded a jury trial and seek a judgement that defendant Bradrick not only acted in error and/or neglect of duty, but also engaged in what appears to be a cover-up through misleading statements and failure to produce ballots for comparison to the video evidence,” the complaint reads. The plaintiffs allege the county auditor used an uncertified voting system and didn’t provide adequate ballot security measures. They also accuse Bradrick of covering up ballot tampering when the county auditor’s office published a response to a video of the alleged tampering that circulated on Rumble.com. In the auditor’s office response, available at bit.ly/3m7UETg, the office explained that the election worker was preparing ballots prior to being duplicated, which is done when ballots won’t scan. The procedure requires workers to write a control number at the bottom of the original ballot and at the top of the new duplicated ballot to verify each ballot is properly reproduced. A worker would then write a control number on a duplication log before

two other workers duplicate each unscannable ballot. The lawsuit also alleges Bradrick denied WEiCU’s public records request to produce the ballots, which was also denied in other counties WEiCU filed lawsuits against. Plaintiffs also allege the auditor’s office of using open sleeves and an uncertified voting system. WEiCU is attempting to get a court order to have Jovan Hutton Pulitzer, the inventor of a fraudulent ballot detecting device, conduct a forensic audit of the ballots in question. The Washington lawsuits come as Arizona Republicans completed their audit of the November 2020 election on September 24, which confirmed Maricopa County numbers aligned with the results from 2020. The Washington secretary of state’s office did not provide a comment to The Northern Light. Secretary of state Kim Wyman, the only Republican to hold office statewide, told The Everett Herald in a September 20 article on the lawsuits, “This is the new reality on the ground for election administrators. It doesn’t matter how wide a margin in the results. You call everything into question and it undermines the validity of everything in the process.” Bradrick declined to comment during the ongoing litigation.

National Night Out returns October 5 By Grace McCarthy National Night Out, an annual parade celebrating first responders’ work keeping the Birch Bay community safe, will take over the streets Tuesday, October 5. “We appreciate all of the law enforcement and fire support we’ve seen in the last couple of years,” said Derek Jones, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Birch Bay deputy. “The last couple of years have been hard for everyone. We’re in this together and appreciate our community.” The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and WCSO are hosting the event that will start at 6 p.m. at Birch Bay Waterslides, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. First responders will sound their sirens and turn on their lights as they drive through the commu-

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School board meeting adjourned after speaker refuses to wear mask By Ian Haupt Blaine school board president Charles Gibson adjourned this month’s board meeting for an hour as one member of the public refused to wear a mask while speaking during the public comment portion of the meeting. The rest of the meeting was held virtually and public comment was suspended. Speaker Marilyn Martin was the fourth member of the public to speak and the third that was present at the September 27 meeting, one spoke virtually. She started her allotted three minutes thanking the board for writing a letter to Whatcom County elected officials that voiced the concerns of parents and community members who oppose the statewide mask and vaccination mandates. “When I read the letter that you sent, I really appreciated that you heard us,” Martin said, letting her mask fall away from her face. “And I’m sorry but I can’t speak with that mask on my face.” Gibson asked Martin to put her mask back on. “Marilyn, I’ve been told that you have to use the mask,” he said. Martin refused and dared Gibson to call the police. “We’re not calling the police,”

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Gibson replied. “We’ll just adjourn the meeting.” “You’re going to adjourn the meeting because one person is daring to speak [without a mask] at least six or eight feet away from the closest person? That’s ridiculous,” Martin said. “That’s childish.” Gibson continued to ask Martin to put her mask on. Martin continued speaking. “Thank you for doing what you did, and keep it up,” she said, referring to the letter. “We’re going to adjourn this meeting if you continue,” Gibson said. “Unless you put your mask on.” “I dare you to,” Martin said. The 7 p.m. meeting restarted online around 8:15 p.m. At the end of the meeting, the board and superintendent Christopher Granger discussed the incident and whether the board should continue to hold in-person public comment. Gibson ended the discussion saying the board will continue to take in-person and virtual public comment. “If we have additional difficulties with [the public comment], we’ll recess again,” he said. “But that’s not our desire. We want to hear from people.”

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During the council meeting, councilmember Mary Lou Steward recounted concerns neighbors had on the vegetative buffer and removal of trees. Steward said Woodberry fell between Gleneagle Villas, which is densely covered with trees, and Sea Smoke, which has less cover. As the project moved along, Steward said some tree removal made sense, such as at the entrance of the subdivision where tree clearing was needed to make space for large delivery trucks to do a U-turn at the entrance gate. “I dealt with this exact matter in my role as planning commissioner quite a few times and the gallery filled up with torches

and pitchforks,” councilmember Richard May said. “There was a lot of concern about the density of the cover.” City council and staff lauded Mayson’s work to address the community’s concerns about Woodberry. “Brady Mason and Cascade Engineering Group went above and beyond in working with the public works staff and CDS,” public works director Bernie Ziemianek said. “They were very cooperative. When any issues arose, both staff got together, went to the job site, agreed on what the fix might be and moved forward. I think it’s a testament that this development reaches this point tonight.”

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4255 West Road

MLS #1837127 $169,000 Wooded almost 1 acre lot just outside city limits. Included in price, Completed and approved Department of Natural Resource assessment, septic design and permit, comprehensive wetlands mitigation plan, storm water design, surveyed, electrical and city water lines available and in the street, all the questions answered. Possible to get building permit this year and get started building your new home.

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MLS #1832683 $625,000 Rare in town opportunity to be in booming Blaine, welcome to Whitetail Loop! 5 bed/4 bath newer construction home features on-trend white cabinetry & quartz counters, easy care laminate flooring, spacious bedrooms & upper level media/bonus area. Charming covered front & back porches + main floor office area provides an ideal work or school from home scenario. Easy walk to Lincoln Park, schools, downtown, shopping, restaurants, & saltwater marina. Recent upgrades: epoxy flooring in garage, natural gas (converted from propane) + generator hookup. Bonus: Xfinity high speed internet is available here!

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MLS #1823671 $1,269,000 A view from every room! PNW sunrises over snowcapped Canadian coastal range & majestic beauty of towering fir & cedar trees from the floating deck of this custom designed home. South-facing front porch is warm & inviting. Lush, easy care terraced landscape. Miles of walking trails bring you to the resort for a spa day, the marina to sail out on the Bay or private golf course designed by Arnold Palmer for quick nine holes. White-painted windows & crown moldings showcase exceptional design--a casually elegant tone with a blend of coastal, traditional style. Safe-private-quite- a perfect place to call home.

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5500 Puffin Place

MLS #1814578 $320,000 Welcome to the gated community on Puffin Place, a special Semiahmoo location, with panoramic view potential. Only 3 single family homesites left. This 28,899 sq ft. +/- home site is over 1/2 acre. Looking back to Drayton Harbor, Semiahmoo Marina, Inn at Semiahmoo, Heath Spa & fitness center, Canadian mountain range & city lights of Blaine, WA & Whiterock, BC. Enjoy all the amenity potential from the Inn to the Marina, World class golf at the Arnold Palmer Designed Semiahmoo Golf & country club, walking trails, great biking, kayaking, boating to the San Juan’s, Mount Baker, Canadian Border only eight miles away.

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9131 Great Blue Heron Lane

MLS #1801551 $3,680,000 Designed by renowned architect Nils Finne & constructed by Emerald Builders, this AIA award-winning home rests atop bluff at Boundary Ridge. Finne-dedicated to Crafted Modernism with clear understanding of importance of weaving landscape & light with structure has created waterfront home which is truly a piece of art. Capturing sunlight from every angle, inverted roof, fir beam fan trusses, stone plinth, clerestory windows, & innumerable design features command beauty of the view. One-of-a-kind masterpiece--crafted like no others. Sought after waterfront location offers island views, breathtaking sunsets.

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Recent two-week case rates, cumulative counts and vaccinations Blaine Vaccination: 66% Case rate: 514 New cases: 52

Lynden Vaccination: 52% Nooksack Valley Case rate: 752 Vaccination: 48% New cases: 88 Case rate: 244 New cases: 12

Ferndale Meridian Vaccination: 63% Case rate: 429 Vaccination: 61% Case rate: 311 New cases: 70 New cases: 25

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Bellingham Vaccination: 74% Case rate: 237 New cases: 118

s The case rate is the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people over the past two weeks. New cases are the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the last week. Vaccination is the percentage of the population that has had at least one vaccine shot. Rates were updated September 25.

By Grace McCarthy Covid-19 case rates have decreased in all school district areas in Whatcom County in the past week, except for Meridian, which stayed the same. Blaine school district had the second highest case rate in the county with 514 cases per 100,000 people. Numbers remain high compared to other times during the pandemic as cases continue to decline from the most recent peak. The Whatcom County health department had miscategorized Covid-19 cases in school district areas over the past few weeks,

which caused the case rates and cumulative counts to change in those areas. The errors did not change Whatcom County’s total case count and mostly impacted the Meridian school district area. The health department updated the numbers September 28. Whatcom County has had 396 new probable and confirmed Covid-19 cases since last week, according to September 27 Washington State Department of Health data. Three people died from Covid-19 in the past week. The death toll in Whatcom County is now 134, which accounts for .9 percent of total cases.

On September 28, 24 people at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham had either been admitted for Covid-19 or tested positive for Covid-19 after being admitted for another reason. Children 17 years old and younger still have the highest Covid-19 transmissions in the county, with 504 cases per 100,000 people. For more Whatcom County information, visit whatcomcounty.us/covidvaccine and whatcomcounty.us/coviddata. State Covid-19 data is available online at bit.ly/3r2URJj.

February 11, 1938 - September 10, 2021 Sylvia Joan Umbaugh (Kershaw) was born February 11, 1938 to Eva Kershaw in Liverpool, England and passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 in Bellingham at the age of 83. Sylvia as a young woman boldly moved from England to New York in 1959. There she met and fell in love with Samuel J. Umbaugh. Their adventures included moving to Las Vegas, Colorado, Spokane and eventually Bellingham. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She was a bright spot in everyone’s day who she interacted with. Sylvia was a longtime member at the Bellingham Athletic Club where she enjoyed swimming with her adult children and grandchildren. She was a great listener who was always willing to discuss people’s lives with them and to offer encouragement and support. If you had a problem, she was a great place to go to. Sylvia had a great love for singing, dancing, classic cinema and was known for her captivating spirit, vivacious energy, and infectious laughter. She always knew how to have fun! Sylvia is preceded in death by her mother Eva and husband Sam. She is survived by son Dave (Karlene); daughter Karen (Dave)Monroe; son Phil (Stacy); son Norm (Marlo); son Glenn (Charmaine); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale at 1 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2021 followed by a Celebration of Life Gathering at 3:30–6 p.m. at Bloedel Donovan Recreation Center next to Lake Whatcom in Bellingham. In appreciation of mom’s flamboyant life and style the family is suggesting wearing bright colors rather that the traditional black if you wish. You are invited to celebrate a life well lived by an incredible woman, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to everyone her life touched. The family is deeply appreciative of the services provided by the Silverado Memory Care Community. Sylvia will always be remembered and will live in our hearts forever. Please share your thoughts and memories of Sylvia online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

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Sheriff’s Reports Sep. 18, 12:31 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Bay Road. Sep. 18, 6:07 p.m.: Suspicious person on Masterson Road. Sep. 18, 10:10 p.m.: Fireworks on Henley Street. Sep. 19, 4:22 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch Bay Drive. Sep. 19, 1:53 p.m.: Harassment on Bay Road. Sep. 20, 12:06 a.m.: Threat on Treevue Road. Sep. 20, 2:49 a.m.: Mental on Surf Place. Sep. 20, 7:05 a.m.: Alarm audible on Creasey Road, Custer. Sep. 20, 1:17 p.m.: Domestic physical on Birch Bay Drive. Sep. 20, 7:44 p.m.: Suspicious person on East Street. Sep. 20, 7:57 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Harborview Road. Sep. 20, 9:16 p.m.: Trespass on Custer School Road, Custer. Sep. 21, 8:34 a.m.: Sex crime, no rape, on Rock Crab Drive. Sep. 21, 8:55 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Valley View Road, Custer. Sep. 21, 4:54 p.m.: Trespass on Blaine Road. Sep. 21, 9:04 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Badger Road, Custer. Sep. 23, 3:37 a.m.: Domestic

physical on E Street. Sep. 23, 10:24 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Leeside Drive. Sep. 23, 4:03 p.m.: Assault simple on Harborview Road. Sep. 24, 2:42 p.m.: Trespass on Koehn Road. Sep. 24, 4:49 p.m.: Theft on Valley View Road, Custer.

Sep. 18, 1:14 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance report on B Street. Sep. 18, 8:09 p.m.: Parking problem on Ludwick Avenue. Sep. 19, 1:39 a.m.: Physical dispute report on G Street. Sep. 19, 4:33 p.m.: Felony harassment on H Street. Sep. 19, 4 p.m.: Report of possible child neglect on Bayview Avenue. Sep. 19, 11:16 p.m.: Domestic dispute on D Street. Sep. 20, 7:30 a.m.: Collision with property damage on Adelia Street. Sep. 20, 12 p.m.: Verbal domestic on D Street. Sep. 20, 4:16 p.m.: Non-reportable collision on H Street. Sep. 20, 7:47 p.m.: Death investigation on Boblett Street.

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Sep. 20, 11:45 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on Ludwick Avenue. Sep. 21, 12:18 p.m.: Collision on Peace Portal Drive. Sep. 21, 3:45 p.m.: Collision, car vs. garage, on A Street. Sep. 21, 10:02 p.m.: False alarm on Peace Portal Drive. Sep. 22, 9:05 a.m.: Theft investigation on Marine Drive. Sep. 22, 9:35 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle on Boblett Street. Sep. 22, 1:54 p.m.: Neighbor dispute on Bayview Avenue. Sep. 22, 3:50 p.m.: Collision, hit and run, on Peace Portal Drive. Sep. 22, 7:40 p.m.: Parking problem on Grant Avenue. Sep. 22, 7:46 p.m.: Trespass on 10th Street. Report by Blaine Police Department.

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Candidate Meet and Greet: Thursday, September 30, 5–6:30 p.m., Salishan Park, 1275 Blaine Avenue. Meet some candidates running in the current election: Barry Buchanan for Whatcom County Council, Kelly Krieger for Port of Bellingham commissioner, Kerena Higgins for Blaine City Council, and Sukhwant Gill for Blaine City Council. One-on-one conversations, informal speeches, and question and answer. Please wear masks and socially distance. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, September 30, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Theme: Seinfeld. Info: thevaultwine.com. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, October 1, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Featuring: Richard Rorex. Info: thevaultwine.com. 7th Annual Animal Blessing: Saturday, October 2, 1–2 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. All animals welcome. Drive thru blessing, enter from 4th Street. Please wear your face masks. Info: 332-6906. Stigma Stomp Fun Run and Walk: Saturday, October 2, 10 a.m., Bloedel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave, Bellingham. Support of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Whatcom County chapter for their 7th annual Stigma Stomp to move for mental health and stomp out the stigma of mental illness. Registration: namiwhatcom.org. National Night Out Safety Parade: Tuesday, October 5, starting at 6 p.m. at the Birch Bay Waterslides. Local first responders drive a parade of their vehicles through Birch Bay. Support them by safely waving and cheering as their drive by with sirens and lights. For a route map, visit: birchbaychamber.com/events. Blaine Chamber Breakfast Meeting: Wednesday, October 6, 8–9 a.m., Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. Speaker: Ted Morris, director of Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2. Coffee and pastries provided. Everyone welcome. RSVP info@blainechamber.com. Birch Bay Library Information Session: Wednesday, October 6, 2-3 p.m. Whatcom County Library System Executive Director Christine Perkins will host an online community meeting to share information and to answer questions about the proposed Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. Birch Bay voters will vote November 2 to determine if they will fund the construction of a new library through property taxes. Pre-registration is required at wcls. org/happenings. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, October 7, 7 p.m., 277 G Street. Theme: Fun Facts/True False. Info: thevaultwine.com.

Birch Bay Library Information Session: Saturday. October 9, 2-3 p.m. Whatcom County Library System Executive Director Christine Perkins will host an online community meeting to share information and to answer questions about the proposed Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. Birch Bay voters will vote November 2 to determine if they will fund the construction of a new library through property taxes. Pre-registration is required at wcls. org/happenings.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Basket Registration: The Community Assistance Program will be providing ready-to-cook turkey dinners for lower income Blaine, Birch Bay, and Custer families. Register at blainecap.org or call 9351539. Registration deadline: November 12. Drive through pick-up will be Tuesday, November 23, 12-2:30 p.m. in Birch Bay.

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Sep. 24, 5:08 p.m.: Shots on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Sep. 24, 8:43 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Valley View Road, Custer. Sep. 25, 4:52 p.m.: Shots on Lee Lane. Sep. 25, 7:36 p.m.: Shots on Birch Bay Drive.

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Blaine High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Saturday, October 9, 2 p.m., Blaine High School Stadium. Teams, contributors and athletes honored for their accomplishments at Blaine High School and beyond. Downtown Blaine Scarecrow Contest: October 15–November 15. See fall displays at downtown business storefronts. Info: blainechamber.com. Northwest Avalanche Center Benefit Party Fundraiser: Thursday, October 14, 6–9 p.m., Twin Sisters Brewing Company, 500 Carolina Street, Bellingham. Join the Bellingham winter community to help support NWAC. Retro Warren Miller movies and music. Raffles for great outdoor gear. For more info visit www.mountbakerexperience.com. Ongoing Blaine Food Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.–noon. Delivery options available. Info:360/332-6350 or blainefood@hotmail.com. The Bridge Food Distribution Program: Fridays 3:30–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome. CAP Clothing Bank: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. 508 G Street. The Community Assistance Program clothing bank is now located in the basement of the CAP Center providing free clothing and linens. Donations accepted only during open hours or by special arrangement. Info: blainecap.org or 360/392-8484. The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m, The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Donations by appointment, call 360/366-8763. Blaine’s Market by the Sea: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., G Street Plaza. Featuring high quality arts and crafts vendors selling handcrafted merchandise. Info: cjsolomon07@comcast.net. Meals on Wheels: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up one hot and six frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040. Toastmasters Virtual Meetings: Tuesdays 6:30–7:45 p.m. Entertaining and educational. Have fun speaking, learn to overcome fears. Info: Call Pete 360/933-1671 or email him at pcorcorran@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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WSDA eradicates fourth hornet nest By Grace McCarthy Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) eradicated the fourth Asian giant hornet nest found in the U.S. September 23. The nest was found nearly 20 feet up in an alder tree in east Blaine, near the same area as the other nests found in 2020 and 2021. Due to the nest’s height, WSDA enlisted the help from Dan DeVoe, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources baker trail steward, who helped the state agency cut the tree down and open it for entomologists to examine. The nest had 10 combs that contained one queen and 776 worker hornets in various life stages, WSDA public engagement specialist Karla Salp said, which makes it the second largest nest eradicated in the U.S. No virgin queens or male hornets were discovered. For comparison, the third nest eradicated September 11 had 449 hornets in various life stages, making it the smallest of the nests found in Whatcom County, while the second nest eradicated late August was the largest with 1,500 hornets.

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The queen had a slightly different color than other queens, which Salp attributes likely to be natural variation, but said WSDA will conduct DNA tests. DNA tests have not yet been done on the other two nests found in Whatcom County in 2021, Salp said. Some hornets tried defending the nest during the 7 a.m. eradication, but the entomologists’ eradication suits protected them from being stung, Salp said. There have been no other confirmed hornet detections since the eradication. A Blaine resident photographed a large insect east of Everson on September 16 and submitted it to WSDA. Although the state agency couldn’t confirm the hornet, WSDA wrote in a Facebook post that its appearance was consistent with an Asian giant hornet. WSDA wrote scientists were concerned because the hornet was spotted much farther east than any 2021 sightings, all of which have been within a couple of miles of the nest eradicated in 2020 near Burk Road. Despite the 2021 nests being found just miles from the U.S./

Canada border, Canadian authorities have not confirmed any hornet detections this year. There were six sightings in B.C. after a hornet nest – the first in North America and only one found in Canada – was destroyed in Nanaimo in September 2019. The invasive, apex predators are identified by their large size, measuring up to 2 inches, and orange-and-black bodies with almond-shaped eyes. They are also described to sound similar to a hummingbird. To report a suspected Asian giant hornet detection, visit agr. wa.gov/hornets, email hornets@ agr.wa.gov or call 800/443-6684.

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* For highly qualified customers through Volkswagen Credit. Not all customers will qualify for credit approval or advertised APR. A negotiable documentary service fee of up to $150 may be added to the Sales or CAP cost of New or Used Vehicles. Offer only valid 9/01/2021 through 10/04/2021

HAPPY H O EVERY DAY IN TH UR! E BAR

TAKE OUT & DELIVERY thru Viking Food NOW ORDER ONLINE! bit.ly/pasodelnorte

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER! 758 Peace Portal Dr. • Downtown Blaine

SHOP, EAT AND READ LOCAL IN PRINT & ONLINE w w w. t h e n o r t h e r n l i g h t . c o m

360-332-4045

www.pasodelnorte.net

We now offer... AUTOMOBILE DETAILING Detail to include:

PARTICIPATING BREWERIES/CIDERIES

• Exterior wash & dry • Steam clean seats • Steam clean & degrease engine bay • Steam clean wheel wells/trims • Removal of road tar & pitch • Exterior hand wax • Compound, polish & buff • Interior vacuum

• Clean door jambs, seams & hinges • Steam clean & extract carpets • Clean interior/exterior glass • Wipe & polish dashboard • Ultraprotection on vinyl/leather • Tire dressing • Bumper & rubber dressing • Air freshener

Full Car or Truck Detail Starting at

249

+tax

some exclusions apply

We offer pick up & delivery service

Gift certificates available

360.739.8233 to schedule

6885 Guide Meridian, Lynden www.ChadChambersAutos.com

AUTO SALES & D E TA I L I N G

Office Phone:

360.392.8703

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