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s Hundreds of concerned Canadian and U.S. residents crowded under the Peace Arch on October 29 to voice their opposition to an Andion Global Inc. biofuel facility that is being proposed on Semiahmoo First Nation lands, about a half-mile north of the Peace Arch border crossing. Protestors listed a number of concerns, including its impact on the ecosystem, health risks from gasses and threats to public safety if the facility exploded. More on page 15. Photo by Grace McCarthy
Blaine City Council meeting disrupted by ‘Zoombomber’ shouting racial slur By Grace McCarthy The city of Blaine is investigating after an anonymous attendee loudly repeated the N-word slur in a ‘Zoombombing’ incident during the Blaine City Council meeting on October 23. The anonymous person logged into the city council meeting through Zoom, the platform the city uses to allow remote participation, and quickly began disrupting a Blaine resident who was speaking during a public hearing on manufactured
home parks in east Blaine. Lasting about a minute, the individual said the N-word slur over 10 times as in-person attendees looked mortified and council and city staff worked to gain control of the situation. City manager Mike Harmon said city staff actively monitors participants who remotely attend city council meetings. “In this particular case, the individual unmuted themselves and made the comments that they made,” he said. “We muted them and then they signed out and then signed in with a different username and
Ace Hardware holds soft opening in Blaine By Grace McCarthy Ace Hardware launched a soft opening for its Blaine store on November 1. The business will focus on its holiday products and grills as it continues stocking its shelves in the coming months. Store owner Philippe Boulos said he opened the Blaine location because he wanted to expand on the Ace Hardware he owns in Ferndale. “I like Blaine,” Boulos said. “I think it’s a pro-business city. It’s got a great
downtown area.” Boulos said it would be a ‘very limited soft-opening’ after the store ran into permitting and other obstacles. The store, which already has holiday lights and decorations, grills, toys, paint brushes, shovels, sleds and other merchandise, is expected to have its paint department and hardware section by December. “We’re really opening up a soft-opening to sell Christmas,” Boulos said. “But we’ve had other things arrive as well and there will be more things arriving
on a weekly basis.” The grand opening will likely occur in March, when the weather is better, Boulos said. Ace Hardware will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The business is at the former Ace Hardware location, 1733 H Street, suite 700, in the Cost Cutter plaza. “It’s locally owned and operated,” (See Ace, page 3)
did the same thing.” City clerk Sam Crawford said the city is unsure whether one or multiple individuals disrupted the meeting. “I would like to apologize to you for the comments that were made online by someone,” mayor Mary Lou Steward said to the Blaine resident who was interrupted. “This does not represent the feelings of anyone in this building and I am very sorry for this.” (See Council, page 3)
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The Community Assistance Program (CAP) is encouraging north Whatcom County residents experiencing financial constraints to sign up for its Thanksgiving basket kits and holiday toy store before the registration deadlines this month. CAP, which serves Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts residents, will once again hand out Thanksgiving baskets to families and individuals as well as host its Community Toy Store for parents to purchase holiday gifts at a discounted rate. The deadline for Thanksgiving basket registration is Friday, November 10 and the deadline to register for the Community Toy Store is Sunday, November 26. Registration is required for both programs. Thanksgiving baskets The Thanksgiving basket program will allow local residents to pick up fixings for their Thanksgiving meals 12-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 21 behind Cost Cutter in Blaine. The baskets will have a fresh turkey, potatoes, yams, stuffing mix, onions and celery, chicken broth, gravy mix, cranberry sauce, canned green beans, rolls, butter and milk, according to the CAP website. Thanksgiving basket registration can be done online at blainecap.org. Those unable to register online may call 360/393-9483. After registering, participants will receive a postcard with information on picking up the baskets. Over 250 residents received baskets last year, and CAP anticipates the need and food costs to be greater this year, according to a CAP press release on the baskets. CAP pays for the baskets solely from financial contributions. Community members can donate online at blainecap.org or by mailing a check to CAP with “Thanksgiving Baskets” in the memo line. Checks need to be mailed to the CAP Center at 508 G Street, Blaine, WA, 98230. Community Toy Store CAP will set up its annual Community
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Blaine City Council is a recent example of public meetings across the U.S. that have been ‘Zoombombed’ since remote meetings on Zoom became popular at the start of the pandemic. ‘Zoombombing’ refers to a meeting being disrupted by someone who often uses highly offensive and harassing language or images. Other public meetings battling ‘Zoombombers’ include city councils in Santa Cruz County, California where racist, antisemitic and misogynistic slurs were used and a city council meeting in Vermont that was disrupted by antisemitic comments, according to their local media outlets. Harmon said city staff is figuring out who made the disturbance by looking at their IP address and profile. Once the person or people are identified, city staff will work with Blaine Police Department. It’s unknown right now if the person who interrupted the meeting is local, Harmon said.
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Toy Store December 7-9 at Valley Church, unit 260 in the Cost Cutter plaza. With help from community donations, new toys and gift cards will be discounted at 75 percent for parents to shop with cash for children and teens. Money from the toy sales will then be donated to The Bridge Community Hope Center’s emergency fund, essentials for Valley Church’s Blaine location and Loads of Love. The toy store is open for families living within Blaine school district boundaries who meet income guidelines for free or reduced lunch and are not receiving other gift assistance. People need to register at blainecap.org, and if they are unable to register online, should call 530/828-5195. People who need additional fi-
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City staff is also working with Zoom to try to restrict remote participants so they don’t unmute themselves. Crawford said he doesn’t recall the city, which has used Zoom since 2020, previously being ‘Zoombombed’ during a public meeting. “The comments were extremely inappropriate and not
representative of the culture or the decorum that the city wants or will allow during a council meeting,” Harmon said. “We will take reasonable measures to prevent this from happening in the future.” Nolan Baker contributed to the reporting of this article.
nancial assistance can apply for a voucher but are encouraged to apply early and need to have finished their regular registration form. Once applications are reviewed, families who are approved will receive a confirmation by phone or email and then receive a letter during the first week of December with their assigned shopping time. Childcare is not provided at the toy store. CAP is looking for toy donations from community members before the donation deadline on Friday, December 1. People can donate online through CAP’s Launching Success Learning Store and Amazon Wish List as well as by shopping in stores and then dropping off the gifts at designated locations. People who opt to shop in stores need to purchase new, unwrapped gifts ranging $20$50, such as science kits, Legos, scooters, music toys and crafts. CAP also needs $25 gift cards for
teens from stores such as Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or TJ Maxx. People can also give monetary donations by credit card on the CAP website and write checks to the Community Assistance Program. “Community Toy Store” needs to be in the memo and the check needs to be mailed to 508 G Street in Blaine. For more information on donations, visit blainecap.org. Toys and gift cards can be dropped off at Blaine Public Library, Blaine Senior Center, The Bridge Community Hope Center, Birch Bay Village Recreation Center, Semiahmoo Golf Club, Semiahmoo Marina Café, the Inn at Semiahmoo and the Semiahmoo Athletic Club. The Pacific Building Center will only accept toys. In addition to the Community Toy Store and Thanksgiving basket program, CAP also provides crisis, clothing, food and chaplain assistance.
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The Northern L ght Don’t forget to vote by Tuesday, November 7 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. The letters to the editor column is primarily intended to allow readers to voice their opinions on local issues of general interest to local readers. A fresh viewpoint will increase the likelihood of publication. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@pointrobertspress.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@pointrobertspress.com Editor Grace McCarthy grace@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Nolan Baker nolan@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Doug De Visser, Ruth Lauman production@pointrobertspress.com Office Manager Jeanie Luna info@pointrobertspress.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Gary Lee sales@pointrobertspress.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@pointrobertspress.com Contributors In This Issue Jonathan Jakobitz Dianne Marrs-Smith Madisun Tobisch
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s Whatcom County residents have until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 7 to turn in their November general election ballots or register to vote. As of October 30, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office had received just over 19,400 ballots. The auditor’s office asks that voters who haven’t received their ballots call its election division at 360/778-5102. The auditor’s office is open for people to register to vote or update voter registration. Ballots need to be turned into a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. November 7. The nearest dropboxes are Blaine Public Library, the North Whatcom Fire and Rescue station in Birch Bay and Custer Elementary School. Mailed ballots need to be postmarked by November 7 and voters should check the last collection time for the mailbox. For more information, visit whatcomcounty.us/elections.
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Hey Siri ... Wait what the?!?! B y P a t G r u bb The driver of a truck bringing a commercial load of marijuana products from Calgary, Alberta to Port Coquitlam, B.C. somehow managed to take a few wrong turns and ended up at the U.S. truck crossing at Pacific Highway. Presumably surprised CBP agents seized the shipment weighing nearly 875 pounds and released the driver and the truck. The incident took place May 16 but was not announced by CBP, which generally publicizes large seizures. A request for information was denied on June 17 due to CBP policy that it “cannot comment regarding incidents that are a matter of pending litigation.” However, a follow up inquiry by The Northern Light pointed out that no lawsuit had ever been filed
and asked for an update. In response, CBP public information officer Jason Givens replied on October 20 that, “The driver said he was traveling domestically in Canada and was not seeking entry to the U.S. and had made a wrong turn, ending up at the CBP Pacific Highway Cargo Facility. “The driver presented paperwork that verified the shipment was a commercial load of marijuana shipped from Calgary, Alberta, destined to Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. CBP officers seized the marijuana which had a total weight of nearly 875 pounds. The driver was inadmissible to the U.S. due to past criminal convictions. He was allowed to return to Canada. The commercial truck was not seized.” It is believed that the shipment was worth in the neighborhood of $450500,000. It is a federal crime to bring mar-
Correction In an article titled “Blaine School Board District 1 Candidate Q&A: Kimberly Akre and Erika Creydt” published in the October 19 issue, Kimberly Akre’s birthplace was misstated. Akre was born in California and moved to Blaine before kindergarten. We regret the error.
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 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 Thursday, 6 p.m. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com. Info for joining Zoom meetings: bit.ly/3EwWiZi. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Meetings are second Tues-
day, 5:30 p.m., location varies. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 9 a.m., council chambers and virtual meeting. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330. Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blainesd.org. North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 11 a.m., Station 61 at 9408 Odell Road and via Zoom. Info: nwfrs.net.
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Longtime city employee named Blaine planning director By Grace McCarthy Alex Wenger, formerly the city of Blaine’s tourism and economic development coordinator, has stepped into the role of planning director. Blaine City Council unanimously authorized city manager Mike Harmon to hire Wenger as director of the Community Development Services Department during its October 23 meeting. Wenger is also listed as the interim building official on the city’s website. According to his contract with the city, Wenger will earn nearly $141,000 annually with a five percent deferred compensation. He will also have 26 vacation days and 12 sick days plus 12 paid holidays. Wenger has spent two decades working for the city, first as an intern from Western Washington
University working on maps in the planning department. He was hired as a GIS technician, and then spent about 15 years working as a city planner. About five years ago, he started as the tourism and economic development coordinator, which he worked until becoming director and will continue some of its duties (city council is anticipated to eliminate the position as part of budget cuts in 2024). Wenger is also the treasurer of the Planning Association of Washington, and has spent two terms as president. He will be leading the department during a time when it is understaffed by three of its six employees. Wenger’s first day in the new position was October 24. Wenger said he looked forward to guiding the city into the future, which will include work on the
CITY OF BLAINE Information on how to listen 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 call in number or location may change.
Thursday, November 9 9:00am – Parks and Cemetery Board Meeting 6:00pm – Planning Commission Meeting
Friday, November 10 City Offices Closed – Observance of Veterans Day
s Alex Wenger, the city of Blaine’s new planning director. Photo by Grace McCarthy
2025 comprehensive plan and the ad-hoc downtown advisory committee’s zoning recommendations expected to soon be brought before planning commission.
“I really love Blaine,” Wenger said of the city where he is rearing his family. “I’m excited to serve the community. It’s time to roll up my sleeves and get some things done.”
Blaine Arts Council (BAC) is hosting its first pop-up art show at the Blaine Community Center Pavilion on Saturday, November 4. The event, titled “Sea to See,” will have art from about 20 Whatcom County artists on display and for sale, while live music and food will also be onsite. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BAC president Kay Dee Powell said she hopes the event will help people who want to get a jump on their holiday shopping. “It’s quite a variety,” she said. Artists will include wood-makers, painters, calligraphers, photographers and more. There will be a variety of items for sale, including classic art, clothing, jewelry, birdhouses and custom canvas bags. Bry’s Filipino Cuisine and The Sweet Things Bakery will be selling food during the entire event. Michael Dayvid will perform 12-2 p.m. The deadline for artists to register ended November 1. The community center pavilion is located at 635 8th Street. BAC has amassed close to 70 members since it was founded in 2022 to support Blaine artists and build Blaine as an arts destination. The group, which meets monthly, holds annual art studio tours and attends community events.
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Sports Volleyball’s hopes for district playoffs end, another game for football By Nolan Baker Girls Soccer After a scorching finish to its regular season with a pair of shutout wins, Blaine girls soccer fell flat in its first 1A Northwest Conference (NWC) playoff match against Meridian on October 30, losing 3-0. Meridian has been a thorn in Blaine’s side all year, with the Trojans tying the Borderites 0-0 on September 26, and beating Blaine 3-1 on October 11. Through three matchups in the regular and postseason, Blaine has a 0-2-1 record against Meridian. With home field advantage as the entire district playoff is held in Blaine, the Borderites hoped to bounce back in the double-elimination tournament that it was scheduled to play against Nooksack Valley at Borderite Stadium November 1. The game was the final chance for Blaine to keep its state playoff hopes alive. Blaine has fared well against the Nooksack Valley Pioneers this season, recently defeating the conference foes 2-0 on October 21. The Borderites are 2-0-0 against Nooksack Valley this season, and hope to continue its winning streak and stay in the contention for state playoff selection. Volleyball Blaine split its first pair of district playoff games, defeating Mount Baker in a loser-out game in straight sets 25-5, 25-12, 25-18 to remain alive in the playoffs, then losing to top-seeded Meridian in straight sets 25-15, 25-19, 25-17. In the Borderites’ win against Mount Baker, senior Teya Zaddack once again led the way with
nine kills, seven digs and two aces. Junior Brie Smith had 10 digs and six aces, and sophomore Carly Saunders added five kills in the win. With the loss to Meridian on October 28, the Borderites were faced with a win or go home situation against Lynden Christian on October 31. Blaine was unable to get the win, losing in straight sets to the third-seeded Lyncs. The loss officially ends the Borderites’ season. It was a rollercoaster ride for the volleyball team after starting the regular season on a six-game losing streak, then turning things around and winning five of its last nine games to finish with a 5-10 record. The Borderites will surely miss Zaddack, who is set to begin her collegiate volleyball career at Western Washington University next year, but will have a good crop of upperclassmen to be competitive in 2024. Stats provided by WhatcomPreps.com Football Blaine football ended senior night on a sour note on October 27 with a 49-2 loss to Nooksack Valley at home. Nooksack Valley, the top-scoring offense in the conference, seemingly ran its offense however it pleased, as the Pioneers entered the halftime locker room ahead 35-0. The Borderites’ only score of the game came on the very last play, when a bad snap dribbled into the endzone for a consolation-prize safety. The Borderites were only able to muster 42 rushing yards compared to a whopping 241 from Nooksack Valley, and junior quar-
s The Borderites celebrated their 29-28 homecoming win against Meridian High School on October 6, a highlight for Blaine football’s first season with head coach Andy Olson. The team will play its last scheduled game against East Jefferson in Port Townsend on Friday, November 3. Photo by Nolan Baker terback Colin Davis completed just 12 of 21 passes for 146 yards. With one game remaining on the schedule, on Friday, November 3 against East Jefferson in Port Townsend, the Borderites (2-7) finished conference play with a 1-3 record, and look to pick up its third win of the year. Its two wins
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came during a 55-0 demolition of an outmatched Vashon Island on September 15, and a memorable 29-28 homecoming win against Meridian on October 6. First-year head coach Andy Olson told The Northern Light on multiple occasions throughout the season that this first year was
about establishing a culture, not the win-loss record. Just a few seasons after going winless, this year felt like an improvement for the character of a team that has to compete in one of the most competitive conferences in the state. Stats provided by WhatcomPreps.com
Blaine Marine Park playground closed through December By Grace McCarthy The Blaine Marine Park pirate playground and restrooms closed on October 30 and will reopen December 31 as the city of Blaine finishes the last leg of its decade-long Marine Park Reconstruction Project. The city contracted Premium Services Inc. to install two pocket beaches and two headlands near the Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility this fall. This comes after the city closed the park in January and February to finish an earlier stage of the project to stabilize the shoreline. “People can walk off the back of the playground and onto the water’s edge on a new Pacific Northwest beach,” said Alex Wenger, director of the city’s Community Development Services Department. “It’s been a longtime coming.” Altogether, the project will
replace broken concrete and debris with rock materials from the west end of the playground to behind the water reclamation facility. The project will improve shoreline access, safety and habitat areas, while controlling erosion. “The city has been experiencing some significant erosion along that shoreline so this is addressing a critical need,” Wenger said. In 2010, the project’s preliminary plans were finished in the feasibility study. It then took the city until this year to start construction, which Wenger attributes to securing federal permitting and state funding. A $500,000 grant from the Washington State Recreation Conservation Office and the city’s park capital improvement funds paid for the project. Landscaping and trail work will be done in the spring, Wenger said.
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Blaine book club review: “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig By Jonathan Jakobitz
s Blaine library manager Jonathan Jakobitz holds the Books & Bites book group’s November selection, “The Midnight Library.” Courtesy photo
Typically, when I finish a book, I immediately pick up the next one. However, on occasion a book lingers in my thoughts for a day, or more, carving out a spot for itself and temporarily forbidding any new stories from taking root. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig is such a book. Regret is a universal experience. Each day we are given a myriad of choices and decisions, and inevitably we second guess ourselves, or at the very least reflect on the roads not taken. Sometimes we look back five, ten, or forty years on and wonder, what if I chose differently? Seldom are we able to try out all the options and opportunities life presents us. Robert Frost evocates this feel-
ing in “The Road Not Taken,” when he wrote about the intention of exploring two paths, but knowing in life you seldom have the chance: “Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back.” What if you had the opportunity to explore the other road? What if you could peruse a library of all your life choices, and select any iteration to test drive “what might have been?” That is the premise that lies at the heart of “The Midnight Library.” Thanks to “It’s a Wonderful Life,” we’re all familiar with the trope of a suicidal character getting to experience “what could have been.” And thanks to the proliferation of superhe-
ro pop-culture, the concept of a multiverse is fairly mainstream today. “The Midnight Library” takes those ideas and weaves together a powerful human tale of regret, connection and possibility. Both message and medium flow harmoniously as the story unfolds with creativity and profundity. Read at the risk of experiencing personal feelings of deep self-reflection and inspiration. The Midnight Library is the November selection for the Books & Bites book group. Read the book and then join Books & Bites at the Blaine Library on Friday, November 17, at 1 p.m. for a time of community and lively conversation. For more information, visit wcls.libcal.com/ event/9738093. Jonathan Jakobitz is an avid reader and the branch manager of the Blaine Public Library.
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In “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” you’ll find a story about loss, being alone, finding friendship and possibly a happy ending. Author Shelby Van Pelt chooses Marcellus, an aging, clever, forever dreaming, and determined, 60-pound, giant Pacific octopus, as the story’s narrator. We learn about Tova, a widow and an aquarium cleaning lady, along with Cameron, who will eventually become Tova’s assistant. The three are dealing with tragedies in their lives and do not know just how important they will end
up being to each other. This book is full of humor while being mixed with seriousness and sadness. If you liked “A Man Called Ove,” by Fredrik Backman, you might like this story. This book is available at wcls. org. Like audiobooks? This one is a great listen. You can find that on our Libby app. “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt is the November selection for the Friends of Birch Bay Library Book Club. The group meets next 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15 at the Bookmobile stop, 7948 Birch Bay Drive, and is open to all. Dianne Marrs-Smith is the Lynden Public Library manager
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Health & Wellness Local choices in health, healing & fitness.
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choices that could make their condition worse. The ADA’s “Nutrition Consensus Report,” published in 2019, is a comprehensive review of 600 research articles over a five-year span conducted by a panel of scientists, doctors, endocrinologists, diabetes educators and dietitians. The review emphasized the significance of working with a RDN, noting that recommendations about diet for diabetes patients must take factors specific to each individual, including their life circumstances and preferences, into consideration. The review also noted that each person responds differently to different types of foods and diets, so there is no single diet that will work for all patients. Though there is no “one-sizefits-all” diet for people with diabetes, the ADA created the Diabetes Plate Method as a simple way to help people with diabetes create healthy meals. The method urges individuals to fill half their plate with nonstarchy vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, green beans and salad greens. One-quarter of the plate should be filled with lean proteins such as chicken, lean beef (cuts like chuck, round or sirloin) or fish (salmon, cod, tuna). Plant-based sources of protein also count, and these include beans, lentils, hummus, falafel, edamame and tofu, among other foods. The final quarter of the plate should be reserved for foods that are higher in carbohydrates, such as whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, whole grain pastas), beans and legumes, or even fruits and dried fruit. More people than ever before are being diagnosed with diabetes. Diet plays a significant role in managing life with diabetes. More information can be found at diabetes.org.
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Health & Wellness Local choices in health, healing & fitness. 7 warning signs for diabetes Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose. Diabetes can cause serious damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels over time. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough insulin. Catching diabetes at its earliest can help individuals avoid longterm damage to the body and improve their overall health. This means recognizing signs that sug-
gest the presence of diabetes and its precursor, prediabetes. According to OSF Healthcare, an integrated health care network serving individuals across Illinois and Michigan, the following are seven potential warning signs of diabetes. 1. Frequent urination: This is one of the key indicators of diabetes. When diabetes is present, the kidneys work harder to rid the body of excess sugar, producing more urine.
2. Dry mouth and excessive thirst: This goes in conjunction with frequent urination, as the body is trying to increase fluid to alleviate excess sugar. 3. Dry skin: Dry skin, especially around the feet, can be a symptom of diabetes. 4. Slow-healing wounds: A higher blood sugar level can interfere with the body’s ability to heal wounds. 5. Blurry vision: Some people notice vision changes that do not
seem to be tied to an eye illness or another condition. This may be a result of diabetes. 6. Weight loss: Sudden weight loss without trying to lose weight is often an indication that something isn’t quite right. Diabetes could be the culprit. 7. Yeast infections and UTIs:
Women may experience more frequent vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections if they have diabetes. If a person is experiencing any of these conditions, they should schedule an appointment with a health care provider to determine if diabetes is the reason.
PeaceHealth holding flu vaccine clinics PeaceHealth Medical Group will hold a community flu vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 and Saturday, November 18 at the Cor-
data clinic, 4545 Cordata Parkway, suite 1E, in Bellingham. Registration is required and can be done by calling 360/752-5246 and selecting option (1). The med-
ical group will be giving vaccines to people of all ages, regardless if they have a PeaceHealth provider. PeaceHealth asks that people bring their insurance or pay $25.
Health screening coming to American Legion Life Line Screening will hold health screenings at American Legion Peace Arch Post 86 on December 20. Blaine and Birch Bay area residents can learn about their risks for cardiovascular disease, os-
teoporosis, diabetes and other serious health conditions. The screening checks include artery plaque buildup, HDL and LDL cholesterol levels and kidney and thyroid function. Preregistration is required,
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Freemans celebrate Halloween with Alice in Wonderland theme The Freemans put on their 9th annual Halloween carnival at the corner of C and 6th streets in Blaine on October 31. This year’s Alice in Wonderland theme drew a line of children and their parents who
eagerly stopped by each of 10 decorated booths at the home. Northwood Chapel had a small petting zoo and the Sugar and Spice food truck was set up across the street.
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Trick-or-Treat on the Birch Bay Berm sees large turnout The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, with help from Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, held the third Trick-or-Treat on the Berm on October 28. Organizations, busi-
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: MARGARET KATHRYN STENVERS, Deceased. No. 23-4-01027-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge David E. Freeman The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: October 27, 2023 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: November 2, 2023 Name of Administrator: DANIEL JOHN STENVERS Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: October 27, 2023 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator DANIEL JOHN STENVERS www.averyelderlaw.com
Superior Court of the State of Washington For King County Estate of Thomas Patrick Murdock, Deceased. No. 234-06639-9 SEA. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.40.020, .030 Leslie Audrey Neuberg Murdock has been appointed as personal representative (“personal representative”) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the attorney of the personal representative at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the attorney served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: Oct. 19, 2023 Personal Representative: Leslie Audrey Neuberg Murdock Attorneys for Personal Representative: Amy E. Tucker, WSBA #29276 Perkins Coie LLP 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 359-8000
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www.windermere.com Legal IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Earnestine Essex, Deceased. NO. 234-01000-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Robert E. Olson The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 2, 2023 Personal Representative: Sandra Essex Goforth 1940 Rhododendron Way Bellingham, WA 98229 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 23-4-01000-37.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ROSADA RUSSELL, Deceased. No. 234-01014-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Robert E. Olson The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: October 24, 2023 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: November 2, 2023 Name of Administrator: SERENA RUSSELL Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: October 24, 2023 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: SERENA RUSSELL www.averyelderlaw.com
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: IRIS MAE COOKE, Deceased. No. 234-01010-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge David E. Freeman The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: October 20, 2023 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: October 26, 2023 Name of Administrator: ALAN WAYNE COOKE Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: October 20, 2023 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator ALAN WAYNE COOKE www.averyelderlaw.com
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: RICHARD EDWARD COOLBAUGH II, Deceased. No. 23-4-00982-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge David E. Freeman. The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: October 16, 2023 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: October 26, 2023 Name of Administrator: PATRICIA MEYERS Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: October 16, 2023 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator PATRICIA MEYERS www.averyelderlaw.com
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Birch Bay resident recounts resilience and faith in memoir “Surviving a Tsunami at Thirteen”
O B I T U A RY Vivian M. Cedarquist
May 21, 1940 – October 1, 2023 Vivian M. Cedarquist passed away peacefully in Bellingham on October 1 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred E. Cedarquist (June 28, 2013), whom she loved and missed so dearly. Also preceding her in death were her two sons: Frank L. Cedarqust (December 2, 2021) and Fred J. Cedarquist (May 22, 2023). Vivian and Fred, along with their four children, settled in Blaine in December, 1978. For the next 30 years, they continued to raise their family and loved living in the Pacific Northwest. Some of their happiest times were managing the well-loved Harbor Cafe where they made many lifelong friends. They eventually retired to Florence, OR and enjoyed their time there very much. Vivian will be greatly missed by her two daughters: Valerie Schouten (Wayne) and Irene Beckes (Rodger); grandchildren Kelly and Matt, Ashley and Jade, Brian, Chase, Andy and John; and great-grandchildren Natalie, Kaci, Molly, Micaiah, Kami, and Lucas. We want to thank Whatcom County Hospice Care for everything they did for our mom. You truly cared and we greatly appreciate it. Please share your thoughts and memories of Vivian online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.
By Madisun Tobisch At the age of 13, Birch Bay resident Monica Ribeiro Connelly found herself alone in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. Nearly 19 years of reflection later, her memoir was published this September. In the early morning hours of December 26, 2004, the resort beaches of Khao Lak, Thailand were busy for tourism season when the disaster informally named the Boxing Day Tsunami made landfall. The Ribeiro family were among those on the beach. Ribeiro Connelly, her mother, Beinha, and her father, JJ, were on vacation from their home in Macau, China. They did not feel the 9.1 magnitude earthquake originating roughly 500 miles away off the northern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia. Within two hours, however, they felt its devastating aftereffects. “We were close enough for the worst possible scenario because there was no warning,” she said. “There were no authorities and no alarm bells. It was just another day, and then, the water was gone. Being a foreigner, you don’t know that’s not normal.” She emerged from the disaster battered but alive. Her parents became two of the estimated 227,899 people who lost their lives in what is now known as the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, according to NOAA. Shaken from her experiences and loss, Ribeiro Connelly returned to live with her remaining family in her home country of Portugal, a nation with more oceanic territory than land. “I have always loved the ocean and that never changed, which is something people can’t always understand,” she said. “The ocean is very present in my culture overall.” Almost immediately after the disaster, she felt compelled to write down her experience initially as part of her own healing process. “At first it was just so I didn’t forget all the details. I already struggled with a few things, because the days blurred together,” she said. “I kept writing in the years after, and there was so much that I was carrying. It felt good to release it on the page.” Now, almost two decades after the disaster, Ribeiro Connelly is ready to share her experience in a book. “Surviving A Tsunami At Thirteen: A Memoir” recounts her physical and spiritual experiences in the disaster and its aftermath. The 230page independently published book, categorized as spiritual self-help on Amazon, retails for $18.99 before shipping. Living in Macau, Ribeiro Connelly said the religious diversity of the community allowed her to always be curious about faith, although it was never a dominant part of her upbringing. She remembered her father’s open opposition toward Catholicism, the primary religion in Portugal.
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s Monica Ribeiro Connelly holds a copy of her recently released memoir “Surviving a Tsunami at Thirteen.” Photo by Madisun Tobisch In the midst of the disaster, Ribeiro Connelly said she fought all reservations and assumptions she may have had in regard to faith and called out for help. “I remember thinking, ‘What do I have to lose?’ I literally had nothing to lose, and still, I was resisting the thought. And then I finally called out and God saved me,” she said. Through her faith, Ribeiro Connelly was able to break out of her comfort zone as an extreme introvert and share her story with others. She has appeared on TV in Portugal and recently attended several community events to promote her book. After finding life coaching, she said it felt like her opportunity to give others the support she wished she had access to. “When I share my story, I’m taking the spotlight, which is uncomfortable, but then when I’m coaching, it’s the other person in the spotlight and I’m guiding them,” she said. Ribeiro Connelly shared her writing and publishing process with her followers on Instagram, @monicarconnellycoaching. The feedback so far has been positive and encouraging, she said, adding that the book is for everyone, regardless of faith. “As long as you keep in mind my perspective and what I experienced, you don’t have to believe what I believe,” she said, adding that she was hesitant to include the religious aspect of her story but realized it wouldn’t be complete without it. Ten years after the tsunami, in 2014, she revisited Khao
Lak in hopes of finding peace. She returned to the same resort steps she remembered from the disaster. “A lot had changed, but those steps remained the same. When I stepped there it brought me back in time, 10 years before, and I felt so much strength and determination,” she said. “It’s like, I left it imprinted on the steps all those years before.” Now a resident of Birch Bay and a member of the Protestant church Ribeiro Connelly surrounds herself with family – her two young children are named after her parents. When they are older, she plans to share memories of her parents with them. After moving to the Pacific Northwest from West Texas for her husband’s job on the U.S./ Canada border, Ribeiro Connelly was overjoyed to be near the water once again. “I remember my son’s first time seeing the ocean and him running in the water,” she said. “I was so happy like, ‘yes, this is what has been missing,’” adding that the shallow water makes the perfect place for her children to learn and play. With her first book out now, Ribeiro Connelly said she hasn’t quite taken a breath to think about what is next, although she hopes to expand her work as a life coach. “My mission is just to tell my story – period, whatever comes from it comes, and if nothing comes from it, then that’s fine, too,” she said. “I have no expectations, and yet I’m open to anything.”
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Sheriff’s Reports October 25, 8:55 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch Point Road. October 25, 9:54 p.m.: Suspicious person cold call on California Trail Road. October 25, 10:18 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch Point Road. October 26, 12:23 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Pheasant Drive. October 26, 12:22 a.m.: Aggravated assault on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. October 26, 9:08 a.m.: Fraud cold call on Lincoln Road. October 26, 12:18 p.m.: Domestic violence on Birch Bay Drive. October 26, 1:57 p.m.: Hit and run cold call on Odell Road. October 26, 3:05 p.m.: Sex offender registration on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. October 26, 3:19 p.m.: Suspicious person cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. October 26, 3:37 p.m.: Sex offender registration on Bay Ridge Drive. October 26, 6:56 p.m.: Runaway cold call on Halibut Drive. October 27, 3:40 p.m.: Theft cold call on Seashell Way. October 27, 5:05 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Birch
Bay-Lynden Road. October 27, 3:10 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Birch Bay Drive. October 27, 9:20 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on East Street. October 28, 4:09 p.m.: Missing child on Birch Bay and Club House drives. October 28, 5:14 p.m.: Fireworks on Birch Bay Drive and Lora Lane. October 28, 8:38 p.m.: Threat on Legion Drive.
October 20, 5:52 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Peace Portal Drive. October 20, 4:21 p.m.: Harassment on Alder Street. October 21, 2:39 a.m.: Suspicious person on Cedar Street. October 21, 11:00 a.m.: Runaway on Marine Drive. October 21, 7:13 p.m.: DUI on Grant Avenue. October 22, 2:52 p.m.: Domestic – physical on D Street. October 22, 4:16 p.m.: Trespass on Boblett Street. October 23, 10:51 a.m.: Theft on
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Thanksgiving Basket Registration: Ready-to-cook Thanksgiving dinners will be provided free of charge to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts who have limited financial resources. For more info and to register, visit blainecap.org or call 360/393-9483 by November 10. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Community Toy Store Donation Drive: Through December 1. Brand new, good quality toys and $25 gift cards for teens will be accepted at the Blaine Library, Blaine Senior Center and Pacific Building Center. Visit blainecap.org for more info, additional locations in Semiahmoo and Birch Bay and online and monetary giving options. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Community Toy Store Registration: Holiday gift assistance program for families living in the Blaine School District. For more info and to register, visit blainecap.org. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Registration deadline: November 26. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting: Thursday, November 2, 7:30–8:30 a.m., Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. Info: director@blainechamber.com.
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October 29, 9:05 a.m.: Harassment cold call on Salish Road. October 29, 3:21 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Alderson Road. October 29, 3:34 p.m.: Domestic – physical cold call on Haynie Road. October 29, 4:30 p.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury on Birch Bay-Lynden and Valley View roads. October 29, 7:05 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Lane and Birch Bay Drive.
H Street. October 23, 5:32 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Harrison Avenue. October 24, 11:34 a.m.: Drugs on H Street. October 24, 2:20 p.m.: Domestic – physical on D Street. October 25, 9:11 a.m.: Theft on Adelia Street. October 25, 1:41 p.m.: Threat on H Street. October 26, 12:41 p.m.: Aggravated assault on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. October 26, 10:53 a.m.: Vandalism on H Street.
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Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, November 2, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: general knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com. Blaine Community Theater Presents “Misery”: Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4 at 7 p.m., Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m., Blaine High School Black Box Theater (behind Borderite Stadium). Based on the novel by Stephen King. Tickets $17, students, seniors and veterans $15. Show recommended for ages 14+ due to violence, language and content. Info: blainecommunitytheater.com. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, November 3, 7 p.m, The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: Double Trouble. Info: thevaultwine.com. Teen After Hours Game Night: Friday, November 3, 6–7:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. If you love playing games with friends, join us for game night. See what the library is like after hours and try various board games. We will have snacks, drinks, and games - though if you want to bring in a home favorite, feel free. As this is after hours, registration is required. For grades 6-12. Info: wcls.org. American Legion Riders Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale: Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m.–3 p.m,, 1688 W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham. Start your holiday shopping and support local crafters. All proceeds from the bake sale, raffles and food sales will go to the John Fassett Scholarship fund for Whatcom County high school graduates.
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Semiahmoo Spit Bird Walk: Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Semiahmoo Park parking lot. Join our small group as we check the beaches on Drayton Harbor and Semiahmoo Bay for the returning winter birds. Space is limited. Free. Register: eventbrite.com/e/birding-at-semiahmoo-spit-tickets-738951944157. Sponsored by North Cascades Audubon Society. Sea to See Art Show: Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Community Center Pavilion, 635 8th Street. Get a jump on your holiday shopping. Live music and food. Info: blaineartscouncil.org.
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Community Dinner: Wednesday, November 8, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, dessert and live music. $5 per person. Community welcome. Info: blaineseniorcenter.org. Lummi Island Artists’ Holiday Studio Tour: Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. More than 20 artists and craftspeople showcase their work of many media. Maps available at lummi-island.com.
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 Bank: Fridays, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Bridge Community Hope Center’s new location, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. New 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.
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Meals on Wheels Frozen Meals: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–noon, Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up five frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040.
Precipitation: During the period of October 23 to 28, 1.4 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2023 yearto-date precipitation is 17.7 inches.
Senior Community Meals: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Suggested donation of $5 per meal ($8.50 if under 60) or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040.
Temperature: High for the past week was 58.1°F on October 127 with a low of 29.6°F on October 29. Average high was 55.1°F and low was 35.1°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Narcotics Anonymous: Mondays, 7–8 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ basement, 855 4th Street. Everyone welcome. Info: Blainenarcoticsanonymous@gmail.com. Blaine Serenity Al-Anon: Mondays, noon–1 p.m. on Zoom. Have you been dealing with alcoholism with a friend or family member? Info: Jerrylyn at 360/305-2246. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Protestors oppose biofuel facility in B.C. B y P a t G r u bb A crowd estimated to be in the hundreds turned out October 29 at the Peace Arch to show their opposition to plans by the Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN) to build a biofuel facility immediately adjacent to Highway 99 across from the duty-free store. Several individuals spoke including David Hancock, an environmental author and founder of the Hancock Wildlife Foundation; Surrey councilmember Linda Annis and others. The event was sponsored by the Clean Air Alliance, an organization of local residents who are opposed to the facility being built. The project is being jointly
proposed by the SFN and Andion Global Inc., a Vancouver-based company that has built about 50 biofuel plants worldwide. The SFN plant would occupy about four acres of SFN land a half-mile north of the U.S./ Canada border and about 120 feet from the highway. It will process some 70,000 tons of organic food waste and generate approximately 3.5 million gigajoules of renewable natural gas (RNG), roughly equivalent to 136.5 million liters of propane. As of 2022, there were nearly 200 RNG projects underway in the U.S. According to an air quality permit application submitted to Metro Vancouver, the facility
would emit 2.8 tons of nitrogen oxides, 35.8 tons of methane and 1.8 tons of sulfur dioxide, volatile organic compounds, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide for total emissions of 40.41 tons annually. Among concerns frequently cited by project opponents is the anticipated number of odors releases. Andion has downplayed the significance of such releases, saying the majority of releases will take place at night and during fall and winter months. A virtual meeting to discuss the project has been scheduled by Andion and SFN for Thursday, November 9 at 6 p.m. To register in advance, go to bit.ly/3MrGg6B. To submit questions beforehand, email event@andionglobal.com.
s According to modeling created by Tetra Tech, an environmental engineering firm hired by Andion Global, residents of northwest Blaine could expect annually up to 24 odor events lasting 10 minutes. Map courtesy Tetra Tech
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s David Hancock, founder of the Hancock Wildlife Foundation, speaks in opposition to the proposed biofuel facility, slated to be built on Semiahmoo First Nation land, during a rally at the Peace Arch on October 29. Photos by Grace McCarthy
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s Hundreds of protestors gathered under the Peace Arch for over an hour on October 29.
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