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s The Borderite football team led Blaine to a 36-13 homecoming victory game against Shorewood on October 8.
Border announcement brings an early Christmas present B y P a t G r u bb Following months and months of increasing pressure from federal, state and local politicians as well as business and civic groups, the Biden administration has announced the northern and southern U.S. borders will reopen to vaccinated, non-essential travelers early next month. The measure includes ferry travel between the nations. Essentially, the move will harmonize air, land and sea travel between countries. The announcement was made October 12 by Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, who said, “In alignment with the new international air travel system that will be implemented in November, we will begin allowing travelers from Mexico and Canada who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to enter the United States for non-essential purposes, including to visit friends and family or for tourism, via land
and ferry border crossings,” said Secretary Mayorkas. “Cross-border travel creates significant economic activity in our border communities and benefits our broader economy. We are pleased to be taking steps to resume regular travel in a safe and sustainable manner,” he concluded Previously, air travelers from Canada were allowed to enter regardless of vaccination status. Once the new rules for air, land and sea travel are implemented in November, the border will be effectively closed to non-vaccinated travelers. Travelers at land borders will be asked their vaccination status but will not need to produce documentation unless they are directed for secondary examination. Unlike current Canadian measures, they will not be required to provide a negative Covid-19 test result taken within the last 72 hours. As long as travelers have taken a
Drayton Harbor no-shooting zone established By Grace McCarthy In a narrow 4-3 vote, Whatcom County Council voted October 12 to create a no-shooting zone in Drayton Harbor within 1,000 feet of the shoreline. The vote concludes a two-year battle between the city of Blaine, waterfowl hunters and tribal representatives to find an agreement in the dispute, and was decided just days before hunting opens in Drayton Harbor on October 16. Councilmembers Ben Elenbaas, Kathy
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Kershner, Rud Browne and Tyler Byrd voted in support; while Carol Frazey, Barry Buchanan and Todd Donovan were in opposition. County council voted on the no-shooting zone during their October 12 meeting, following a public hearing where three speakers gave their comments on the issue. The vote was continually delayed as council tried to bring all parties together for compromise. Council’s vote will amend Whatcom County Code 9.32 to create a no-shooting
zone in Drayton Harbor that will either be 1,000 feet from the high-tide mark of the shoreline or Blaine city limits. The previous buffer was 300 feet. Council was originally considering a total ban on shooting in Drayton Harbor, but as a compromise, introduced a 1,000foot buffer in June to align with Lummi Nation rules that don’t allow tribal members to use firearms within 1,000 feet of an occupied house, according to the re(See Drayton, page 13)
WHO-approved vaccine, they will be eligible for admission. It is not known if travelers who have taken mixed vaccines eg. one dose of Moderna and another dose of Pfizer will be considered fully vaccinated. The CDC is currently studying whether mixed-dose regimes are effective. In January, the vaccination requirement will be extended to previously exempt cross-border essential workers and students. “For 19 long months, our border communities have lived in a state of hardship and frustration, waiting month-to-month for news that the northern border would reopen and they could begin to move past this crisis,” said Congresswoman Suzan DelBene in a statement released October 13. “In that time, families have moved elsewhere, businesses have closed, and some communities are unrecognizable (See Border, page 15)
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November general election ballots should be arriving shortly in voters mailboxes, now that the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office mailed them October 13. Ballots need to be postmarked by November 2 if returned by mail (no stamp needed) or dropped in one of the 21 ballot boxes in Whatcom County by 8 p.m. November 2. The nearest ballot boxes for Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer residents are the Blaine library at 610 3rd Street, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue station at 4581 Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Custer Elementary at 7660 Custer School Road. “These races and measures are really important because they impact [residents] in their day to day lives,” Whatcom County auditor Diana Bradrick said. “It’s an important election so we hope people vote.” People may also vote by visiting the auditor’s office in suite 103 at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham. The auditor’s office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-in appointments are welcome, but people must wear their masks regardless of vaccination status. Ballot drop boxes open October 13, as well as the voting center in the auditor’s office. Voters should wait until Wednesday, October 20 to contact the auditor’s office about not receiving a ballot, Bradrick said. The deadline to register to vote online and by mail is Monday, October 25. After then, people will need to register to vote or change their voter registration at the auditor’s office. Bradrick recommends voters don’t mail their ballots after Thursday, October 28 if they want their ballots to arrive by Election Day. If voters wait until Election Day to mail ballots, Bradrick said people should know the last pick-up time for their mailbox or post office. The security sleeve is optional, but ballots must be signed and returned in its
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Birch Bay library. Proposition 14 would establish a Birch Bay library capital facility area that would raise taxes by 11 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value to pay for the future Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. The North Whatcom Fire and Rescue levy would increase the
fire district’s levy by 30 cents per $1,000 to a total of $1.45 per $1,000 of assessed value to fund additional firefighters and purchase new equipment for the fire district. For more information, visit whatcomcounty.us/1728/voter-resources.
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Blaine City Council candidates share their visions for the city By Grace McCarthy With ballots expected to arrive in residents’ mailboxes this week, The Northern Light reached out to November general election candidates for Blaine City Council to ask what their biggest priorities are for residents. The candidates are listed in the order as they appear in the general election ballot. Interviews have been edited for clarity and brevity. Council Ward 1 Position 2
growth for our neighbors, and where people are encouraged to shop and invest in our community. I would love to see more restaurants and additional places to spend the night. What made you run for this position? What inspired me to run is really my vision for the city. I want to be a part of what makes our small city thrive in the future and as the border reopens, I see real opportunity to encourage additional downtown foot traffic, where Blaine becomes a destination rather than a place to fill up on the way to Seattle. Is there anything else you would like to add? I’m already familiar with the types of issues that come before city council because they are the type I advise on a daily basis. If elected, I would listen to my constituents’ concerns and bring that to the table with me every day.
s Kerena Higgins. Kerena Higgins Kerena Higgins is a first-time candidate and has served for 20 years as an assistant attorney general with the Washington state Attorney General’s Office, where she supervises attorneys representing public universities and the state labor and industries department. What issues facing city of Blaine residents are most important to you? Issues I have identified from talking to members of the community include economic challenges and utility bill issues. It’s important to note when we’re talking about challenges to our community, I like to look at them as opportunities. How can we effectively promote economic development in our downtown community and attract small businesses and restaurants that will bring in jobs and customers who would like to visit our beautiful city? I care about our environmental impacts and a healthy harbor directly impacts our community’s ability to harvest clams, oysters and mussels from these waters, which in turn, impacts economic wellbeing. If elected, how would you address those? I’ve worked in public service for the last 30 years. A lot of what I do in advising clients is behind the scenes, and so by running for city council, rather than advising the decision makers, I’d be putting myself in the role of being a decision maker. I have experience advising on contracts, human resources and employment law, and public works construction. What does ideal development for the city of Blaine look like to you? A place where small businesses are encouraged to move in at a pace and in a way that’s affordable to them, that promotes job
growth because people want to be here, rather than we’re somehow making it happen or artificially pushing it. I don’t have an idea on what will be ideal because it will just depend on what people want. I won’t be pushing to do this or that because the question is what people want to do. It’s not my city, it’s our city. What made you run for this position? It’s important for people to get involved. I’ve been on the planning commission for five or six years. With several people deciding to retire, it seemed like we needed to step up, and I think I have a good feel for how the system works being on the planning commission all of these years. Is there anything else you would like to add? I think it’s important that we be responsible with people’s money. I don’t think we see a lot of waste in Blaine, we’re small, but I do think we see a lot of, ‘Gee that seems like a worthwhile project, let’s spend the money.’ I think we definitely need to be diving into, ‘Where is the money coming from?’ I’ve been living here for a couple of decades and I think it’s important to say, ‘Every penny we spend is coming out of people’s pockets, so is it worth it for people, whose money we’re taking, that we spend this money?’ Council Ward 2 Position 4
town beautiful, we need to keep our streets clean and fix any cracks in the sidewalks. If elected, how would you address those? The city manager and council have already got the ball rolling with securing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. We need council to make this their top priority, and work day and night and be ruthless to secure those funds to get these facilities. What does ideal development for the city of Blaine look like to you? Where city council can help development in Blaine is executing their number one power, zoning and land use. We don’t need to turn into a downtown White Rock with a bunch of high rises, but we do need to look at areas where we can possibly rezone
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The Editor: We’re writing in support of Colin Hawkins for Blaine City Council. We first got to know Colin through Blaine Community Theater over 20 years ago. We experienced firsthand his willingness to give of his time, talent and problem-solving skills to achieve a group goal. He always found a way to help. Fast forward a few years and we became neighbors with Colin and Brandy. We’ve watched them grow to a family of four always helping family, friends and neighbors – shoveling snow off sidewalks, turning over garden dirt when we had a medical emergency, helping with our giant storm windows, helping with fence building information. With Colin’s demonstrated love of his hometown, his willingness to listen to all sides, his experience with issues, and his great attitude he is our choice for city council, and we hope he will be yours. Melodie Finnson and Rick Collier Blaine
pandemic; being a member of “We Will,” a local grass roots initiative to support small businesses; as a secretary for the member advisory board of the Semiahmoo Golf Club; and assisting in charitable causes with Christ the King Church in Bellingham. So what will Barb bring to the table? For one, she will represent any citizen who is interested in a seat at the table – anyone who wants to be actively involved in the governance of the city. For instance, she recommends publishing the city council agenda in the local media to encourage citizen participation; limited government spending, balanced budgets, properly funded emergency services, particularly law enforcement, and a logical regimen for manageable growth. She will always be approachable. We believe Barb will bring a dedicated and motivated enthusiasm to this position. Barb for Blaine. Doug and Rene Tomaso Blaine
The Editor: We strongly recommend Barb Sturdivant for the city council, Ward 3, Position 6. After receiving degrees in nursing and history, followed by a master’s in business administration degree, she went on to a successful and accomplished career in nursing and in clinical trial research in oncology, interrupted only by her own battle with cancer. She continues to be actively involved with and supports the National Cancer Society, the National Lymphoma/ Leukemia Society, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Wounded Warriors’ Project. Barb and her husband, John, have been year round residents of Blaine for 17 years. She has involved herself with community volunteering, such as organizing food delivery service to residents during the
The Editor: I read with interest that the population of Birch Bay has increased by over 1,700 people, according to the last census. This would make Birch Bay, if incorporated, the fourth largest city in Whatcom County. We have also heard of the plans to build many more homes in the area, which will result in an even bigger increase in population. And, with growth, we know that we will need additional new infrastructure to serve both existing and future citizens of Birch Bay. Infrastructure comes in many forms and one essential type needed, to provide the services and activities that the entire community will benefit from, is the new Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. We have heard repeatedly how libraries bring bene-
fits, in one form or another, either directly or indirectly, to all citizens of a community. The time has come for the citizens of Birch Bay to have its own library and the benefits that come with it. We know that libraries cost money to build. The proposed Birch Bay Vogt Community Library is projected to cost $6.5 million. The good news is; over $2 million of that amount is already available through donations and a state grant for $2 million, which has already been appropriated. These funds mean a savings of onethird of the cost to local taxpayers. To save that amount, however, we must approve the upcoming measure on the November ballot by voting “yes” to Prop 14. This is a great opportunity to add to the quality of life for the citizens of Birch Bay and do so at a very reasonable cost. It should also be noted, that with an increase in new homes, it will make paying off the bond for the new library go that much quicker. This is a real win-win for our community. Please join me in voting “yes” for Prop 14 in November for the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. It is a wise investment that will benefit us all, for generations to come. Pat Jerns Birch Bay The Editor: During WWII, getting a vaccine became synonymous with patriotism. Science helped us win the war (Seattle Times October 7, 2021). Vaccinations were successful in eliminating polio by 1979 and eliminated measles by 2000, until some parents be(See Letters, page 15) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district areas: Recent two-week case rates, cumulative counts and vaccinations Blaine Vaccination: 67% Case rate: 127 New cases: 35 Ferndale Vaccination: 63% Case rate: 149 New cases: 54
Lynden Vaccination: 52% Case rate: 293 New cases: 53
Nooksack Valley Vaccination: 49% Case rate: 322 New cases: 39
Meridian Vaccination: 62% Case rate: 134 New cases: 14
Mount Baker Vaccination: 45% Case rate: 187 New cases: 27
Bellingham Vaccination: 74% Case rate: 133 New cases: 155
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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.
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 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.
Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 9 a.m., virtual meeting. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
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or reclassify to allow middle-income housing. There’s specific neighborhoods in Blaine that are beautiful neighborhoods that I have zero intention on changing like the Salishan neighborhood. There might be other neighborhoods that we could look at allowing multifamily housing. What made you run for this position? I’ve been involved with community service activities for the last really decade or so. I started to realize a lot of what happens at the city level, whether it’s the planning coordination and executing projects for the city, a lot of that is what I already do at work. There’s been a few things that I didn’t necessarily agree on 100 percent with the direction of the city, so I thought, ‘I think it’s time to get a new perspective.’ Is there anything else you would like to add? I have this thing called Factoid Friday [on Facebook] where I talk about either something interesting that’s going on in our city, history of our city or something I’ve learned along the way.
s Colin Hawkins. Colin Hawkins Colin Hawkins is chair of the city of Blaine’s public works ad-
visory committee and has been a member of the committee since 2015. He has worked for Blaine small businesses, the Blaine school district and is former president of the Blaine Community Theater. What issues facing city of Blaine residents are most important to you? The most important issue city council is facing is [expansion in] east Blaine, whether it be the roads or expansions to the sewer and electrical system. My time on the public works advisory committee has given me a lot of insights into what types of logistics are entailed when those sorts of things are going on. If elected, how would you address those? Part of public works advisory committee’s job is to guide and advise the public works department on projects and organization and things of that nature. I’ve worked quite a bit on the planning and prioritizing of projects in an advisory role. I’ve also done a lot of things like I’ve worked to pass the transportation benefit district, which was a 1 percent gas tax that raises money for the city of Blaine street fund, which was in desperate need of capital. We passed that in a year where not a lot of tax increases were being passed but it was something the city desperately needed. What does ideal development in the city of Blaine look like to you? Slow and steady. My hope is to bring living-wage jobs to Blaine. In downtown, I’d like to see commercial buildings with residential apartments above. We have to make sure the infrastructure is in place and the city is prepared for the increased capacity on our systems. What made you run for this position? I feel my personality, ability to work with other people and experience have given me skills that will be very valuable on city council. Blaine is going through some dramatic changes and I want to be able to bring my experience and vision and help guide Blaine in what I believe is the
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right direction. Q: Is there anything else you would like to add? A: One of the things that is important and separates me from other people who run for city council is that I have been volunteering with the public works advisory committee for the last six or seven years. Even if I don’t win this election, I will continue to do that and will continue to devote my time and energy to the city. I’m running as a Borderite, as someone who lives in Blaine, not as a politician or representing a particular party. Council Ward 3 Position 6
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council could assist with fresh paint, awnings or something like that. I think it’s important to keep the enthusiasm and pride of the city. If elected, how would you address those? I’ve been talking to community leaders that have different responsibilities, either on current council or have had historical business interest in Blaine; talking with my neighbors, going door-to-door and finding out what the different concerns are of both downtown Blaine and Semiahmoo. Sometimes those are very diverse interests and needs, but listening to everybody to make sure you get a good picture. What made you run for this position? There are things going on in our country that I’m not very happy with and there’s not much I can do about that other than to get involved at the local level. I truly believe local level involvement in your community is critical. Because I have 14 grandchildren, at some point they’ll understand their grandmother didn’t just didn’t sit around and complain about things, but she stood for what she believed in. What does ideal development for the city of Blaine look like to you? We could use more retail shops,
CITY OF BLAINE 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.
Thursday, October 14 9:00am – Parks and Cemetery Board Meeting 6:00pm – Planning Commission Meeting Monday, October 18 4:30pm – Study Session: East Blaine Capital Strategy 6:00pm – Special City Council Meeting: 2022 Budget Wednesday, October 20 6:00pm – Community Conference for Mott’s Hill Overlook Plat Monday, October 25 4:00pm – Study Session: 2022 Budget 5:00pm – Study Session: Gordon Thomas Honeywell – Legislative Agenda 6:00pm – City Council Meeting Contact information for staff & Councilmembers can be found on the City’s website. Call (360) 332-8311 or visit our website.
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Barbara Sturdivant Barbara Sturdivant worked as a clinical nurse for 25 years and is the secretary of the members advisory board for Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club. She is the past president of Boundary Ridge HOA. What issues facing city of Blaine residents are most important to you? The number one priority for me is safety. I look forward to working with local law enforcement and the different community organizations because we have a beautiful, family-oriented city and the cities around us are failing in keeping their communities safe. I don’t want to see that happen in Blaine. We all want to see the city financially grow. It could use a little support from the council with the local businesses, restaurants and retail to get back on their feet through the pandemic and the border closure. There are some areas downtown I think the
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especially around Peace Portal Drive and a variety of restaurants. We could enhance Marine Drive more to make it a tourist attraction. I’m excited about the healthcare site going in at the old airport. I have a very strong background and ongoing interest, especially in light of the Covid crisis. Is there anything else you would like to add? I want to be someone who is visible and keeps everyone informed. I’m excited for the housing development off H Street because that seems like positive, great growth and like the housing will be more affordable, which is a promising move to retaining employees.
s Eric Davidson. Eric Davidson Eric Davidson currently serves on city council. He is chair of the Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee, member of Blaine’s finance committee and the Whatcom Transportation Authority Board, among others. What issues facing city of Blaine residents are most important to you? Growth, how to pay for the growth and the infrastructure of
the growth. We’re going to start growing, whether we like it or not, and that costs a lot of money, time and work. These are decisions that people will be paying for in 30 years, so it’s got to be done right. If re-elected, how would you address those? My two biggest concerns are the quality of life for the citizens of Blaine – that doesn’t mean just because you live here but if you work here, you deal with us at the city of Blaine – I want a better quality of life for everybody here, as well as for the taxpayers. It’s one of my primary focuses to be a fiscal watchdog, to make sure every dollar being spent is a dollar well spent. I’ve been working on that since before I’ve been on city council and currently we’re working on a sewer program and we’re going to find a way to save the taxpayers a lot of money and still get what we need for it. What does ideal development in Blaine look like to you? You’ve got to develop what people want to develop and what’s needed or what will sell, that’s where the free-market will go. There’s only so much influence the government can put on it. A combination of affordable housing, commercial which would give tourism dollars and services, and industrial that would give family-wage jobs. What made you run for this position? I like the direction Blaine is going. Even in a pandemic we were able to balance our budget and get a lot of new businesses started. In the last four years, we’ve had Starbucks, the Rustic Fork, Living Pantry, as well as Chuckanut Cheesecake and other businesses. Development of the airport property is just around the corner. There’s work to do, and I’m proud of the work I’ve done so far, and I’m proud of the work I’m committed to in the future. Is there anything else you would like to add? The city of Blaine is going in a good direction where city council and the citizens are headed in the right way. Even in the face of
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s Mike Hill. Mike Hill Mike Hill is a Blaine business owner and helped develop several downtown properties, including the Blaine Starbucks and Bordertown Mexican Grill. For the past decade, Hill has volunteered his time mowing and cleaning up the city. What issues facing city of Blaine residents are most important to you? One of the big issues is safety. We have so much protection around here. We have border patrol, CBP, city of Blaine police, and a lot of places don’t have that. And growth. I believe the world is coming to us and we’ve been trying to figure out what to do here, and now I think we’ve figured out we need to develop downtown. We have east Blaine going with Maple Ridge and all of that development. I think the council needs to be aware of how they’re going to get hit with growth, and I believe I can help out very well there. If elected, how would you address those? My support is fully behind the police. I’m a “fund the police” guy. Everything starts with safety. I do a lot of cleaning around the city. That’s another big thing with me, the city needs more than one guy trying to do it. We really need to focus on getting the town spruced up. I’ve been mowing and cleaning and thinking – that’s what I do – I swear I work
for the city already. Q: What does ideal development in Blaine look like to you? A: It would be getting more people living downtown and getting those east Blaine suburbs built, getting the homes going, just seeing this growth that I’m seeing right now. I’ve seen more growth in the last year than I have my whole life. This is not a 10-year project, this is a 100-year project and whoever does it has to do it right and when I’m right, I mean first class. What made you run for this position? A passion for the town. Blaine’s my team, and I need a coaching position. I think I can help; I’ve already helped. I’ve seen what’s successful and it’s because of the people around me. We’re trying to make Blaine a better place. I’ve been doing this for years, and I’m not going to change because now seems like it’s great timing. I don’t know where you’re going to find a guy who eats, sleeps and lives your town and actually has money invested in there. Is there anything else you
s Sukhwant Gill. would like to add? Win or lose, I’ll still mow the town. Sukhwant Gill Sukhwant Gill was appointed to Blaine City Council at the beginning of 2021. Gill has been a business owner in Blaine for over 20 years and was previously employed as a paymaster for a municipal electricity department. What issues facing city of Blaine residents are most important to you? Bills going up. They shouldn’t
go up because of new construction or development. Second is traffic control in the city of Blaine when the population is growing and we have more businesses downtown and more people are coming to town. I see all of the time on H Street and D Street people drive so fast. We need to talk with the Port of Bellingham and finish the street to [Jorgensen] Pier so people want to go there. If you retain your seat, how would you address those? We need to improve our tourism so more tourists come, spend money and leave, which is good for small businesses, which I promote always. I have addressed it now as a councilmember and in the tourism committee. We were doing a street festival, but it got postponed because of the pandemic but myself and [Alex Wenger] were almost ready to bring culture traditions like singing and Punjabi Indian dance to the street festival to attract more people around the area. Once we have more good events, we can draw more people. I did address traffic because I see all of the time how fast people are driving and how many people are getting tickets. What made you run for this position? My goal is to make the town beautiful. We can make it clean. We can have a nice development. We can make it a tourism town. We don’t need to wait years and years to fix things. You can see unfinished sidewalks and unfinished roads. My goal is to support the small business community and development in the town. Blaine is a beautiful town and has opportunities. It’s on the main border. If we made this town beautiful, we’d get more business and tourism. What does ideal development in Blaine look like to you? Development is better than before. Development is welcome, but other people’s bills shouldn’t go up because of development. We need to do development while addressing the issues. If we develop more, how are we handling traffic? How are we handling sewer and electricity? We need to be ready for that. We need to address, at the same time, all of those issues. Is there anything else you would like to add? We should have more parking for people so they don’t get crowded.
Community meeting on Mott’s Hill Overlook housing project in east Blaine Skeers Construction, Inc. and Land Development Engineering and Surveying, Inc. will host an informal public meeting on the Mott’s Hill Overlook project in east Blaine. The meeting will be held by Zoom on Wednesday, October 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. The developer and engineer will discuss a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and preliminary plat for a 16-acre property north of H Street, east of Terrace Avenue and south of E Street. The preliminary plan would develop 54 single-family homes on currently forested land with 2.5 acres of open space. Thirty-three
homes would be built in the development’s first phase and 21 homes in the second phase. The project would include the construction of a new road called Mott’s Hill Parkway. A 10-foot wide pedestrian trail would also go through the neighborhood. City utilities are located adjacent to the project site, according to the developer. Blaine Municipal Code requires a 20-foot buffer east and west of the development. Mott’s Hill is included in the East Blaine Infrastructure Plan. “The purpose of the meeting is to provide early and informal notification to the public, to gen-
erate discussion, and make the proponent aware of community concerns relative to the proposed project,” according to the city of Blaine’s website. “It is intended to provide a means by which the applicant, staff, and the public are able to work together in a productive and creative manner. However, options and issues raised may not be all-inclusive and no decisions or guarantees on the project design or outcome are made.” For Zoom information, visit ci.blaine.wa.us/1071/communi(See Mott’s Hill, page 10)
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Borderites celebrate homecoming Blaine High School beat Shorewood in a 36-13 victory during its October 8 homecoming football game at the Borderite stadium.
Students celebrated homecoming ceremonies such as crowning the homecoming court and a game of tug-of-war during the game.
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Ideally located, affordable commercial space in the heart of Birch Bay. 15 min drive from I-5 & 2-minute walk from the beach, this is a perfect spot for a medical, dental, retail or office space. This unit is a finished with ADA Bathroom, finished waiting room/office in the store front, located in a high-end building with residential condos and townhouses above. Dues are $257 per month and cover water, sewer, and garbage.
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8081 Niska Road
MLS #1828884 $579,000 Birch Bay Village custom home w/ commanding view of Birch Bay. Large wrap-around composite deck, RV parking, beautiful grounds w/ raised beds, greenhouse & fenced yard. Dramatic vaulted great room w/oversize picture windows to capture marine vistas, floor-to-ceiling true stone fireplace. Large kitchen w/island, loads of cupboards & ideal layout. Concrete & tall crawlspace for dry storage. Oversized dbl. garage.
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MLS #1846717 $259,000 Easy build WATER VIEW lot on Point Whitehorn. Surveyed, storm water plans completed, power on lot, water, sewer available in street, Birch Bay Water & Sewer $9374 connection fees paid. North facing view overlooking Birch Bay, Canadian Rockies, islands, & spectacular sunsets from first & second levels (see photos). No Homeowners’ Association (HOA). Located just outside Point Whitehorn subdivision but includes beach.
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4255 West Road
MLS #1837127 $149,000 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 questions answered. Possible to get building permit this year & get started building your new home.
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MLS #1829414 $1,150,000 Equestrian waterfront dream home or sprawling 6.2 acre estate residence w/multiple use possibilities. For those looking for quiet & beautiful rural Setting only minutes to I-5 & services. Home has been completely & artfully remodeled w/slab granite surfaces & artisan quality tile work. Fabulous kitchen & Spa quality Luxurious main bath. Dramatic vaulted family room w/fireplace. Incredible sunny South facing deck with pool. 4+ Big beds.
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MLS #1832683 $625,000 Rare in town opportunity to be in booming Blaine, welcome to Whitetail Loop! 5 bedroom/4 bathroom newer construction home features on-trend white cabinetry & quartz counters, easy care laminate flooring, spacious beds & upper level media/bonus area. Charming covered front & back porches + main floor office area provides ideal work or school from home scenario. Steps from Lincoln Park & easy walk to schools, downtown.
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5548 Canvasback Rd #6
MLS #1849586 $550,000 When you still want a small yard and private patio without all the maintenance...Melrose Cottages @ Semiahmoo is the answer! This fairway charmer features dramatic double height ceilings that immediately set the tone and you’ll love the flexible living/dining/ bonus spaces that create an ideal set up to live, work and play from home! Main level primary suite boasts a luxurious ensuite and direct backyard access. Light & bright design with an abundance of windows + storage. 2 car attached garage.
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5429 Canvasback Road
MLS #1849472 $1,250,000 Timeless curb appeal and architecture. Rare one owner, custom crafted shingled storybook home, with a delightfully gentle elevation above Semiahmoo’s broad, emerald fairway. One of the best panoramic view locations with privacy, along the left flank of the 1st fairway. Semiahmoo G&CC is an award-winning Arnold Palmer design and private club. Home features, 3685 sq. ft, 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite on the main, two more suites up. 2 full, 1 3/4 and 2 half baths are incorporated into the design.
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5913 Normar Place
MLS #1845995 $1,350,000 Astounding updated custom Semiahmoo Bay view home w/sweeping westerly vistas of islands, White Rock & sunsets. Coveted private beach access to tidelands, boating & clamming/crabbing! Open concept plan, spacious main-floor master featuring ensuite bath with jetted tub, ample flex space, vaulted ceilings, double French doors. Lower-level guest suite w/kitchen, living space, & private entrance makes excellent motherin-law suite or VRBO opportunity! Expansive decks, patios, & charming garden.
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4368 Castlerock Drive MLS #1841177 Newer single-story home, set on the 12th fairway of Loomis Trail Golf Course, brings unobstructed & expansive views of Mt. Baker, the golf course and an overall abundance of PNW beauty. The elegant home is meticulously maintained & surrounded by a wildlife enhanced preserve. It is elegantly framed with large, gracious windows, high ceilings & most importantly—well thoughtout design. Great room has coffered ceilings with mood lighting & ceiling fan. Spacious, Chef friendly sunlit kitchen.
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HIGHER END HOUSES: $750,000 AND ABOVE: 2-story house with 2,403 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 520 SF built-in garage, 231 SF patio, built in 2005, .31 acres land.
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1-story house with 2,043 SF, 1,215 SF basement, 3 BD, 3 BA, 828 SF builtin garage, 288 SF balcony, 288 SF patio, built in 2005, .23 acres land.
5550 Salish Rd, Blaine
$785,000
2-story house with 2,313 SF, 3 SF, 3 BA, 610 SF attached garage, 335 8990 Merganser Ct, Blaine SF deck, built in 2001, .37 acres land.
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Clazina “Claus” Schouten, age 89, of Lynden passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 in Bellingham. An open house celebration of her life will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Dr., Blaine, WA 98230 from 1–4 p.m. Please share your thoughts and memories of Claus online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.
Condo with 2,032 SF, 2 BD, 3 BA, detached garage, built in 2013, #B305, Marin Condo, $1,350,000 waterfront; marine view. 9535 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine 2-story house with 2,748 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 616 SF detached garage, 272 SF deck, 531 SF patio, 80 SF balcony, built in 2007, 40 feet waterfront; marine views, .15 acres land.
7736 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine
$1,275,000
2-story house with 3,610 SF, 5 BD, 4 BA, 670 SF built-in garage, 144 SF patio, built in 2015, .17 acres land.
5350 Coastal Lp, Blaine
$750,000
2-story house with 3,791 SF, 4 BD, 4 BA, 638 SF attached garage, 451 SF deck, 1,136 SF patio, built in 2000, 5.00 acres wooded land.
9563 Sunrise Rd, Blaine
$1,170,000
2-story house with 2,757 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 636 SF attached garage, 266 SF patio, built in 2017, .23 acres land.
5374 Coastal Lp, Blaine
$800,000
2-story house with 2,528 SF, 5 BD, 3 BA, 484 SF attached garage, 237 SF porch, built in 2017, 19.69 acres wooded land.
9870 Foxhurst Ct, Blaine
$895,000
2-story house with 2,580 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 704 SF attached garage, 325 SF deck, built in 1997, 10.88 acres wooded land.
2787 H Street Rd, Blaine
$889,000
1- story house with 1,456 SF, 981 SF basement, 2 BD, 3 BA, 504 SF attached garage, 245 SF deck, 245 SF patio, built in 2019; marine and territorial views, .19 acres land.
8728 Charel Dr, Blaine
$779,400
2-story house with 1,670 SF, 3 BD, 2 BA, 374 SF attached garage, 1,045 SF deck, 230 SF balcony, built in 2000; marine view, .16 acres land.
43 Bay View Dr, Point Roberts
$791,250
1-story house with 2,409 SF, 859 SF basement, 4 BD, 4 BA, 846 SF attached garage, 144 SF deck, 144 SF patio, built in 2003; marine and territorial views, .27 acres land.
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$1,050,000
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Sheriff’s Reports October 7, 2:16 a.m.: Assist citizen on Flambeau Road. October 7, 8:53 a.m.: Audible alarm on Seavue Road. October 7, 9:07 a.m.: Mental cold call on Surf Place. October 7, 12:40 p.m.: Watch for on Alderson Road. October 7, 3:23 p.m.: Rape cold call on Anderson Road. October 7, 3:46 p.m.: Follow up on Bridget Road. October 7, 4:36 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Cody Road. October 7, 5:34 p.m.: Burglary on Giles Road. October 7, 8:05 p.m.: Security check on Birch Bay Drive. October 7, 9:42 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Loomis Trail and Valley View roads, Custer. October 8, 10:16 a.m.: Follow up on Leighton Street. October 8, 12:25 p.m.: Assist agency on Jackson Road. October 8, 12:26 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Birch Bay Drive. October 8, 6:25 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Fir Way. October 9, 6:07 a.m.: Watch for on H Street Road. October 9, 8:18 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Anderson Road. October 9, 9:54 a.m.: Harass-
ment cold call on Loft Lane. October 9, 2:02 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Molders Lane. October 9, 2:19 a.m.: Impound on Birch Bay Square Street. October 9, 3:51 p.m.: Welfare check on Custer School and Birch Bay-Lynden roads, Custer. October 9, 5:14 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Halibut Drive. October 9, 6:46 p.m.: Mental cold call on Harborview Road. October 10, 2:19 a.m.: Audible alarm on Clamdigger Drive. October 10, 4:24 a.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay Drive. October 10, 9:56 a.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay Drive. October 10, 11:02 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Giles Road. October 10, 11:55 a.m.: Motor vehicle injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. October 10, 12:46 p.m.: Domestic physical on Masterson Road. October 10, 2:25 p.m.: Civil problem on West Boundary Road. October 10, 8:54 p.m.: Refer to other agency on Birch Terrace Drive, Custer. October 11, 2:04 a.m.: Noise on Holeman Avenue. October 11, 7:26 a.m.: Suspi-
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cious circumstances on Custer School Road. October 11, 8:57 a.m.: Welfare check on Chehalis Road. October 11, 9:54 a.m.: Forgery cold call on Jennifer Lane, Custer. October 11, 12:59 pm.: Welfare check on Broadway Drive. October 11, 4:43 p.m.: Security check on Charel Drive. October 11, 4:56 pm.: Shots on Custer School Road, Custer. October 11, 7:54 p.m.: Civil problem on Bay Road. October 11, 10: 24 p.m.: Watch for on Birch Bay-Lynden and Harborview roads. October 12, 3:10 a.m.: Mental cold call on Harborview Road. October 12, 5:45 a.m.: Welfare check on Moonglow Court. October 12, 5:47 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident blocking Loomis Trail and Kickerville roads. October 12, 8:06 a.m.: Theft cold call on Harborview Road. October 12, 8:40 a.m.: Assist citizen on Marine Drive. October 12, 9:41 a.m.: Follow up on Harborview Road. October 12, 10:02 a.m.: Welfare check on Broadway Drive. October 12, 10:53 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Drayton Harbor Road.
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Birch Bay Chamber Lunch: Thursday, October 14, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Beach Cat Brewing Company, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Join us for demonstration from Beach Cat Brewing plus Rose Lathrop from Sustainable Connections will speak on the Energize Whatcom challenge. Special lunch menu by The Beach. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Blaine City Council Candidates Forum: Thursday, October 14. 6 p.m. for ward 1, position 2 with candidates J. Calvin Armerding and Kerena Higgins. 6:45 p.m. for ward 2, position 4 with candidates Colin Hawkins and Rhyan Lopez. 7:30 p.m. for ward 3, position 6 for candidates Eric Davidson and Barbara Sturdivant. Zoom link or watch recording, including other candidate forums at lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County. Virtual Coffee With The Chief: Thursday, October 14, 4 p.m. Bring your own coffee and join North Whatcom Fire Rescue Service chief Jason Vander Veen will give a short presentation and answer questions on the fire service and the proposed levy lid lift. Zoom info on nwfrs.net. 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 mountbakerexperience.com. Downtown Blaine Scarecrow Contest: October 15–November 15. See fall displays at downtown business storefronts. Info: blainechamber.com. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, October 15, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar & Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: Free Harmony. Info: thevaultwine.com. Live Music at American Legion: Saturday, October 16, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Featuring: Fenderbenders. No cover charge. Info: 371-7311. Third Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, October 17, 9 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Serving eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, ham or sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Adults $8, kids 4–7 $4, ages 3 and under are free. Open to the public. Please wear a mask until seated at your table. All proceeds support the American Legion and our veterans. Info: 360/371-7311. Virtual Coffee With The Chief: Tuesday, October 19, noon. Bring your own coffee and join North Whatcom Fire Rescue Service chief Jason Vander Veen will give a short presentation and answer questions on the fire service and the proposed levy lid lift. Zoom info on nwfrs.net. Birch Bay Library Information Session: Tuesday, October 19, 7-8 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 21, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar & Bistro, 277 G Street. Theme: Fun Facts/True False. Info: thevaultwine.com.
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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.
Virtual Coffee With The Chief: Thursday, October 21, 4 p.m. Bring your own coffee and join North Whatcom Fire Rescue Service chief Jason Vander Veen will give a short presentation and answer questions on the fire service and the proposed levy lid lift. Zoom info on nwfrs.net.
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Birch Bay Library Trivia Night: Thursday, October 21 at 6 p.m., The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive. Library trivia questions will be worked into the usual repertoire. Also spreading the word about the library proposition 14 and sign up people for the Hawks Touch Down Club. Info and reservations: The Beach at Birch Bay, 392-8403 Live Music at The Vault: Friday, October 22, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar & Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: RJ Rex. Info: thevaultwine.com. Family Movie Night: Friday, October 22, 7 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Playing a family friendly Halloween movie. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the movie on the big screen. Free popcorn. Masks and social distancing required. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. 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.
Weather Precipitation: During the period of Oct.4 to Oct. 10, .66 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2021 year-to-date precipitation is 21.72 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 64°F on Oct. 4 and Oct. 6 with a low of 39°F on Oct. 9. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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. Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Meetings: Mondays 6:30–8 p.m., CAP Center, 508 G Street, Blaine. A support group for parents of adult children dealing with addiction, but open to anyone (18 or older) seeking to learn a better way to help an addicted love one. Evidence-based, structured curriculum and offer peer support at no cost. Info: palgroup.org or email Bev and Dave at wamillards@comcast.net.
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gan to resist having their children vaccinated, and by 2019, more than 1,200 cases were reported in the U.S. Vaccine requirements (DTaP, etc.) have been a standard for school children to attend public schools for many years. People who claim that they have the right to refuse getting vaccinated (unless they have legitimate underlying health issues or religious reasons) are being selfish by putting their family and others in the local community at risk. In spite of what some pundits are saying, Covid-19 is a health issue and should not be construed as a political issue. We live in a democracy, and people need to get vaccinated for the sake of the health and economic well-being of our society. People should choose to do the right thing and get vaccinated. Unfortunately, this has not worked. Thus, vaccine and masking mandates are necessary to protect all of us, because of the refusal of some. I find it alarming that, until
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From page 1 from where they started during this crisis.” “Our border communities can finally see the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel with the Biden administration’s announcement that fully vaccinated Canadians will be able to travel to the United States by land and sea just as they’ve been able to do by plane. The administration’s policy now follows the science. “This is just the start of the next chapter. For many border communities, especially Point Roberts, they will need additional support and resources to build back better and I will continue to champion their voices in Congress,” DelBene concluded. Local immigration attorney Len Saunders was euphoric in his response to the news. Taking a break between numerous media interviews, Saunders said, “This is an early Christmas present for many businesses in Whatcom County. It is definitely a step in the right direction.” He cautioned that it would have little effect on businesses that rely on day trippers if Canada doesn’t harmonize its entry requirements with the U.S., something the two countries are talking about, he said. Returning Canadians and U.S. travelers must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within the last 72 hours, a time consuming and costly requirement. Tests can cost as much as $200 apiece which would limit travel by Canadians to those who are visiting for longer time periods. Ali Hayton, owner of the International Marketplace, the only supermarket in Point Roberts, was cautiously optimistic about the news. “I received a call from Senator Murray this morning, verifying reports of the imminent border reopening in November. While there are still many questions, I am guardedly hopeful that this announcement will
October 8, the Lynden school district refused to update their Covid-19 case dashboards on the Whatcom County school district website, while the Nooksack Valley school district continues to refuse to update their dashboard. The other five Whatcom County school districts, have regularly updated their case dashboards since the beginning of the school year. The latest vaccination rates published by the Washington State Department of Health on October 2, shows the Lynden and Nooksack Valley regions being among the three lowest vaccination rates for the seven regions in Whatcom County, with 52 percent and 48.8 percent, respectively. Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale and Meridian regions have rates of 74.1 percent, 66.6 percent, 62.9 percent and 61.6 percent, respectively. Why the differences? Are there budget or staffing problems in the Lynden and Nooksack Valley school districts or could there be some other reason? We need to pull together to fight Covid-19 for the good of all. D. Brady Green Blaine summon the onset of a period of growth and rebuilding for all of Point Roberts. So much love and appreciation for all of our locals – we truly wouldn’t have made it through this without them. But it is a massive understatement to say how excited we all are to get our Canadian customers back – and not a moment too soon,” Hayton said. Nick Kiniski, owner of Kiniski’s Reef Tavern & Grill in Point Roberts, said the new rules are “not going to help my business if the Canadians need a negative Covid-19 test to get back home.” He had announced on October 12 before the announcement that the Reef would be closed for the winter due to lack of business.
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Correction In an article titled “Birch Bay Realty donates to future library,” in the October 7 issue of The Northern Light, the article said donations would go toward the library’s books and staffing costs. This is not correct; donated funds will go toward construction costs and building enhancements. We regret the error.
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when the city of Blaine asked us to make Drayton Harbor a no-shooting zone,” she said. “There’s a tiny piece of the harbor that won’t be a no-shooting zone that wasn’t before but everything else already was.” Donovan said he was in opposition because the LIBC said the 1,000-foot buffer didn’t come from them and he believed the tribes were giving clear messages that they weren’t comfortable with the proposed no-shooting
zone. Elenbaas and Jones couldn’t be immediately reached for comment.
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Tsunami alarm system to sound across the state October 21 By Grace McCarthy A tsunami alert will sound off throughout Washington state at 10:21 a.m. on Thursday, October 21. The alert will be a wailing sound and will last one minute, said John Gargett, deputy director of Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Division of Emergency Management. The alarm is different than the Westminster chimes used during monthly
tsunami tests. An actual tsunami alarm would sound for over an hour, Gargett said. “The sound carries somewhat dependent upon weather,” Gargett said in an email to The Northern Light. “Usually people in the 1-2 mile area around a siren can hear it, but weather can increase that up to 3 miles.” The tsunami alert is part of The Great Washington ShakeOut, which is one of the world’s largest earthquake and tsunami drills
and takes place the third Thursday in October, according to The Great ShakeOut website. Across the state, the installation of new sirens will mean many more people will now hear the alarm, according to a WCSO press release. There are five new sirens in Whatcom County: the Semiahmoo Marina, Birch Bay State Park, Sandy Point, Lummi Bay Market, and Fairhaven. WCSO is asking that people not call 911 during the test. Peo-
ple can use the event to evaluate their earthquake preparedness and determine where they would go during an evacuation. In the case of an actual tsunami, residents should follow the closest evacuation route inland or to high ground as soon as they hear the wailing alert. If the ground is shaking on the coast, people should drop, cover and hold on until the shaking stops. People should follow the closest tsunami evacuation route once
the ground stops shaking. More information on evacuation maps and tsunami sirens is available at mil.wa.gov/tsunami. The Washington Emergency Management Division will answer questions on earthquakes on facebook.com/WashEMD, at 12 p.m. October 21 and will answer earthquake questions by email at public.education@mil. wa.gov. Although registration isn’t required, people can register at shakeout.org/washington.
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