Night market and luminary walk added to holiday festival
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A full day of holiday festivities is bringing back familiar traditions to downtown Blaine while also starting a new holiday market and luminary walk on Saturday, November 30.
The newest addition to the Holiday Harbor Lights’ lineup is a fundraiser for the Blaine Harbor Music Festival, which will hold the night market and luminary walk from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Blaine Public Library.
Blaine resident Talliah Hennig said she came up with the idea after over a decade of attending the Holiday Harbor Lights’ tree lighting with her family and feeling there wasn’t much to do after the lighting. When Blaine Harbor Music Festival organizers asked her to plan event fundraisers, she knew exactly what to do.
“It’s very quaint that the whole community comes out, the lights come on, the music plays, but after that there’s really nothing,” Hennig said. “Everyone dissipates.”
Inspired by European Christmas markets, there will be about 20 vendors selling quilts, pottery, candles and other crafted items. There will also be live music, crafts for children, and a tree lighting and tree falling contest. Those stopping by can also grab food and drink with available food trucks, hot cocoa, mulled wine, beer and a fire to roast s’mores.
A luminary trail will twinkle with tea and Christmas lights from the library, along Cain Creek to the Que Onda building.
Tickets for the market and luminary trail will cost $10 for general admission, $25 per family and $5 for drinks. Tickets can be purchased at the event or before the event at bit.ly/4hSZUXd.
“I see this becoming a tradition,” Hennig said.
As for Blaine holiday classics, Holiday Harbor Lights will kick off in the morning with the Friends of Blaine Library book
(See Festival, page 5)
Holiday lights brighten downtown Blaine
City of Blaine to remedy lead pipes in next decade
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The city of Blaine is taking inventory of over 1,700 pipes made from unknown materials as part of a federal mandate requiring lead pipes to be replaced within the next decade.
Blaine Public Works Department’s Steve Hrutfiord and Manroop Kaur presented the project to Blaine City Council during its November 25 meeting.
“Our water does not have a high pH. It does not react to metals which was the case in Flint, Michigan,” said Hrut -
fiord, a water foreman. “They went from a higher pH water to a lower pH, and it started attacking the pipes. We don’t have that here.”
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated all water systems in the U.S. remove lead from drinking water. To comply, Blaine public works was required to complete an initial lead service line inventory by October 16 in which staff reviewed records of service lines and their construction dates to the Whatcom County Tax Assessor’s database.
City council approves building height increase
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In a 4-3 vote, Blaine City Council approved increasing building heights by one story on the west side of Peace Portal Drive in the downtown core during its November 25 meeting.
The vote garnered opposition from councilmembers Richard May, Sonia Hurt and Eric Lewis, who also voted in opposition to the zoning change during council’s last meeting on November 12. The vote came before council again after it was tied
3-3 with councilmember Eric Davidson excused on November 12.
Before the vote during the November 25 meeting, May introduced a motion to amend the zoning text to require the buildings to be transparent on the bottom floors.
Senior planning official Mike Becht said it would take through January for the Community Development Services Department to determine if the amendment was consistent with the city’s design standards. City manager Mike Harmon added the amendment would also
need to go through a public hearing.
Councilmember Rhyan Lopez said he would need to do more research on the amendment because he wasn’t sure if a transparent first floor would make construction more expensive. “If so, we’re just at square one,” he said.
Council shot down May’s motion in a 3-4 vote with mayor Mary Lou Steward, Lopez, Mike Hill and Eric Davidson opposed. “I think we have to be reasonable. The
(See Zoning, page 6)
Through the initial inventory, the city was able to identify 1,457 lines as not containing lead and 1,729 lines as unknown.
“Unknown means further data research or field investigations are required to make a final determination,” said Kaur, a project manager. “Unknown category does not mean they are confirmed lead.”
Public works has sent letters to
(See Lead pipes, page 13)
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Road Rules: Right-of-way for opposing drivers
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Question: I have never found the answer to this – even in the DMV book. If two cars coming from opposite directions on the same street want to turn onto the same side street, who has the right-of-way to make that turn first?
Answer: It’s not easy to find a one-sentence answer in a 142-page document, so I’ll help you out. The information you’re looking for is on page 3-25 of the Washington Driver Guide. And so you don’t have to go look it up, here’s what it says: “Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.”
Maybe you couldn’t find the answer because it wasn’t worded quite like you were expecting. When you’re condensing around 500 pages of traffic law into a readable handbook, you’re going to have to shorten, simplify, and omit some things. The driver guide begins with a disclaimer that you shouldn’t use the guide as a basis for legal claims or actions, and then says that if you want the actual traffic laws you’ll find them in RCW 46. The disclaimer ends with, and I like this, “Please read it [the law] carefully.” That comes across to me as a subtle recognition that the law can
be difficult to read and understand.
In this instance though, I think the full law, rather than the summary in the driver guide, makes your answer more apparent. Here’s what you’ll find in the Revised Code of Washington: “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.”
The law doesn’t mention whether the vehicle coming from the opposite direction is turning or going straight, but it doesn’t matter. Either way, the driver making a left turn is required to yield. And that makes sense; making a left turn requires crossing another lane of traffic – a maneuver with increased risk. Enough that a few years ago UPS got a lot of attention for planning their delivery routes to avoid left turns. The company found it reduced crashes (by avoiding crossing in front of oncoming traffic) and saved fuel (by eliminating idling time while waiting for an opening in oncoming traffic).
I’ll also note that the law I referenced above, while correct, isn’t the whole story.
CiviC Meetings
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4 p.m., district office, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info and Zoom meeting link: bbwsd.com. No meetings on November 28 and December 26.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second Thursday, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: bit.ly/3EwWiZi.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Meetings are second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.
There are the rules, and then there are the rules about what to do when someone else doesn’t follow the rules. Yes, the vehicle turning left is required to yield to the vehicle turning right onto the same street, but that doesn’t relieve the right-turning driver from the responsibility to drive safely. The law doesn’t give a driver the right-of-way; it states who is required to yield the rightof-way. Said another way, there’s no “stand your ground” law in driving. For a few examples, drivers are expected to “further exercise of due care and caution” as circumstances require, “exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian,” and not move out of their lane unless “such movement can be made with safety.”
There’s a theme running through traffic law; in addition to the specific rules, to the extent that you can, do the thing that avoids a crash. Drivers are expected to assess their surroundings and respond to the actions of other drivers, even when those other drivers make a mistake. The road isn’t the place to prove who’s right; instead it’s where we most should watch out for each other.
Doug Dahl is a Blaine resident, manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.
Blaine Public Works and Park Advisory Board: Second Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine council chambers. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district boardroom, 770 Mitchell Avenue. Info: blainesd.org. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue: Third Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Station 61 at 9408 Odell Road and via Zoom. Info: nwfrs.net.
BBWARM: Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District Advisory Committee meets quarterly in-person and on Zoom. Info: bbwarm.whatcomcounty.org.
Basket Program at a warehouse behind IGA Market on
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sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Blaine Public Library’s meeting room, 610 3rd Street.
The festival will have a holiday craft bazaar with live music from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at CTK Blaine Church, 674 Peace Portal Drive. Coffee will be served in front of the church during the bazaar.
Caroling with the Blaine school district’s choir and band will take place 3:30-4:30 p.m. on G Street Plaza, followed by a tree lighting at 4:45 p.m. on the plaza.
The festival will have free horse-drawn carriage and miniature train rides 5-7 p.m. departing from the plaza. Santa Claus will be taking photos and handing out candy canes 5-7 p.m. at the Blaine Visitor Information Center, 546 Peace Portal Drive.
The Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 canceled the Holiday Lights Dash, which was scheduled for December 7, due to low registration. The Blaine Senior Center also won’t hold its pancake breakfast this year.
Birch Bay Incorporation Association holds annual general meeting, elects steering committee
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About 30 people were in the audience for the Birch Bay Incorporation Association’s (BBIA) annual general meeting at North Bay Community Church on November 21.
BBIA founder Matt Berry led the meeting with an overview of the past 18 months since he began looking into whether the unincorporated community should incorporate into its own city.
“We can’t say if taxes will go up because it’s based on city council and their constituents,” Berry said. “But I don’t think they will based off of the surveys we’ve done.”
BBIA steering committee member Lisa Guthrie said BBIA’s survey on service level expectations garnered 639 responses, which is 87 percent of permanent residents and 90 percent of people living within the urban growth area (UGA). In that survey, 56 percent of respondents said they knew how they’d vote on incorporation, with 29 percent opposed and 27 percent in support.
Whatcom County Council approved funding this summer for a feasibility study that will provide more data, including costs, on the Birch Bay UGA becoming a city.
BBIA steering committee member Jonathan Mallahan said three
firms submitted a response to the county’s request for bid to conduct the feasibility study. Interviews and selection are expected to occur in December.
BBIA steering committee member Sharman Burnam said the association was looking for additional funding and taking contributions as it had to pay fees for Zoom meetings, meeting room rentals, newsletter emails, its website, marketing materials and other expenses.
During the open session where only a few people spoke, an audience member asked why the steering committee term was (See BBIA, page 6)
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s From l.; Steering committee members Patrick Alesse, Jason Polverari, Michael Stringam, Caprice Pine and Matt Berry during the Birch Bay Incorporation Association’s annual general meeting on November 21.
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s The 2023 Holiday Harbor Lights festival. Photo by Grace McCarthy
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planning commission is really under a great deal of stress and to, in the middle of the comprehensive plan with deadlines, ask them to drop everything and work on this when we don’t even have a proposal is not being considerate of their workload,” Steward said. “It doesn’t mean we won’t come back in six months’ time and say, ‘Can
we now add this?’”
The zoning change will allow building heights to increase 12 feet, from 36 to 48 feet, in the waterview subdistrict on the west side of Peace Portal Drive, running south of F Street to north of Clark Street. Buildings can now be four stories on the west side and three stories on the east side of the roadway.
The city has been reviewing the proposal for over two years after developers said they weren’t receiving
an adequate return on investment for developing the west side of Peace Portal Drive, which is a more challenging area to build on. As no development had occurred in the area within recent years, the city formed an ad hoc downtown advisory committee to discuss downtown building heights and parking regulations.
The ad hoc committee met from January 2023 until June of 2023 before reaching an agreement on downtown building heights. City council directed city staff to research the zoning recommendations further in July 2023, and Blaine Planning Commission has been discussing the recommendation since the beginning of the year. Planning commission voted 4-1 during its October meeting to approve the recommendation, which had changed since the ad hoc committee’s original proposal of increasing building heights by one story in each downtown zone.
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its current location. Over the past 36 years library staff have strived to utilize every
to meet the needs of our community.
Future goals: Our current building is nearing the end of its life, and the stark reality is that a
to meet the needs of our community in 1988 is lacking today. While we look forward to a
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only one year as it could lead to a lack of institutional knowledge. Mallahan replied that he thought it was a great idea to extend the term limit.
Another audience member, Don Enos, asked if BBIA was actively engaging with the city of Blaine about its proposed UGA swap, where city staff was proposing de-annexing UGA land in east Blaine and mostly adding the equivalent UGA land south of Semiahmoo.
Berry said BBIA did have a conversation with the city about it, but BBIA didn’t have the authority to take positions that would be future Birch Bay city policy. “We are only elected to look into the feasibility,” Berry said.
The meeting concluded with the BBIA steering committee election, where 15 people threw their names into the hat. All 15 members, most returning members, were elected to become 2025 steering committee members.
Steering committee members include Lisa Black, who is studying public administration and law; Patrick Alesse, a heavily involved Birch Bay community member for decades; Pauline
Nefcy, who has worked as director of finance and administration at various businesses; and Holly Hamilton, who works as planning consultant for the city of Nooksack.
The following members will be on the steering committee: Jason Polverari (Central Reaches), Jan Barnes (Cottonwood Reach), Lisa Guthrie (Birch Point Village Reach), Raymond Chladny (State Park Reach), Jonathan Mallahan (Central Reaches), Caprice Pine (Birch Point Village Reach), Lisa Black (Central Uplands), Patrick Alesse (Central Reaches), Sharman Burnam (Central Reaches), Pauline Nefcy Central Reaches), Michael Edward Rutkowski (Hillsdale), Matt Berry (Cottonwood Reach), Yorkson Jeen (Birch Point Village Reach), Michael Stringam (Birch Point Village Reach) and Holly G. Hamilton (Cottonwood Reach).
The association holds quarterly meetings in addition to monthly steering committee meetings. BBIA has stated it’s a nonpartisan organization with a mission of researching the pros and cons of Birch Bay becoming a city.
BBIA has a multi-year process ahead if it decides to pursue incorporation.
For more information on BBIA, visit incorporatebirchbay.com.
s Design renderings show an example of what the west side of Peace Portal Drive in downtown Blaine could look like with Blaine City Council passing its zoning change on November 25. The change allows for building heights on the west side of the downtown core to increase by one story,
Image courtesy of the city of Blaine
s Steering committee member Sharman Burnam reports on the Birch Bay Incorporation Association’s finances during its November 21 meeting.
Photo by Grace McCarthy
Blaine school board roundup: School funding issues statewide, not just Blaine, board says
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The Blaine school board gathered at the district boardroom for its monthly meeting on November 25, to discuss the recent Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) conference, the district’s failure to pass the $70 million bond, and the possibility of a local town hall with state representatives to advocate for school funding in the upcoming legislative session in Olympia.
Multiple school board members attended the WSSDA conference in Spokane over the past weekend, and Blaine school board members said the time spent discussing the state of public education with peers from around Washington highlighted the funding crisis across the state, not just in Blaine.
“I saw pain across the state,” Ben Lazarus said. “It was tough to see that we’re all facing tough times, but it was encouraging to feel like we’re not the only ones facing tough times. It’s just tough times to be in education, that’s just the way it is.”
One of the most pressing funding issue for the Blaine school district, a $70 million bond for construction of a new middle school and infrastructure improvements across the district campus and athletic facilities, was approved by 55.9 percent of voters, but failed to reach the state-mandated 60 percent supermajority for a bond.
Superintendent Christopher Granger said he was proud of the district’s ability to consistently earn a majority of support for its critical funding measures, but lamented the supermajority requirement and said the district is looking at ways to change requirements at the state level. Granger compared the school district’s inability to pass a bond
measure to similar struggles across the state, where 12 of 14 school district bond measures failed to meet the 60 percent supermajority threshold.
Granger also updated the board on efforts to bring 42nd Legislative District representatives Alicia Rule, Joe Timmons and senator Sharon Shewmake to Blaine for a town hall discussion on the need for more funding for public schools.
Granger said he hopes the town hall can be scheduled prior to Monday, January 13, when the state legislature will convene, and confirmed all three representatives have responded positively to the invitation.
Fund Schools Now!, a Facebook group run by Blaine parents, advocated for the idea of a town hall style meeting with local legislators after little was done to address public education funding in the 2024 legislative session.
“Our children are suffering due to these financial constraints,” the group said on its page. “It’s not just about numbers; it’s about our children’s future being compromised. We need more funding allocated towards our schools so that they can provide quality education that every child deserves.”
The Blaine school board has approved two consecutive years of multi-million dollar budget cuts, with roughly 80 staff positions gone due to a loss in pandemic-era relief funding, a lack of response in state funding to make up the difference, and a reduction in enrollment that directly lowers how much tax the district can collect, per state law.
Timmons is a member of the education committee and Rule is vice chair for the human services, youth and early learning committee and is a member of the capital budget committee.
Birch Bay chamber holds AGM
s The Blaine Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting at North Bay Community Church on November 21. Patrick Alesse and Bea Ball of the Birch Bay Historical Society gave a presentation on the history of Birch Bay that included old photos and stories.
Photo by Grace McCarthy
s Blaine school board discusses the Washington State School Directors’ Association conference during the November 25 school board meeting.
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State board exonerates Moles funeral home from improper body storage
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The Washington State Funeral and Cemetery Board unanimously exonerated Moles Farewell Tributes and Crematory from any wrongdoing in bodies that were found mishandled earlier this year.
Whatcom County and the state opened investigations into an incident where two human remains became severely decomposed after they were left unrefrigerated over a weekend in mid-May at Moles’ Bayview Chapel in Bellingham.
The state funeral and cemetery board closed the complaint during its November 20 meeting, wrote Christine Anthony, digital communications manager at Washington State Department of Licensing, in an email to The Northern Light
“The funeral and cemetery board investigation found that
the remains were in the care of and under the jurisdiction of the county medical examiner’s office at the time, so they found that Moles funeral home didn’t violate any rules or laws,” Anthony said.
The medical examiner’s office had been renting space at Moles to use as a morgue and autopsy area while renovations were underway at the medical examiner’s downtown Bellingham office.
Moles president John Moles had stated Moles was solely operating as the landlord for the medical examiner’s office. The funeral home and crematory ended its contract with the medical examiner’s office shortly after the incident.
“We’re grateful that the funeral and cemetery board agreed with our position that the Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s Of-
fice was responsible for the two decedents,” Moles wrote in a statement after the board’s vote. The county hired Bellingham-based attorney Kris Bundyto investigate the incident. Bundy found the medical examiner’s office had deficient practices when handling the remains and that it was an isolated incident. After the report was published in early August, Whatcom County entered legal negotiations with then-medical examiner Dr. Allison Hunt to end her contract and began searching for a new medical examiner.
Whatcom County Council unanimously confirmed Dr. Aldo Fusaro as medical examiner during its November 6 meeting. Fusaro has also been working as the interim medical examiner since September.
E. coli leads to recall of organic carrots
The Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) is warning residents to check the label on organic baby and whole carrots they purchased from late summer through this fall.
According to WCHCS, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is investigating an E. coli outbreak across several states, including Washington, where eight people had fallen ill as of November 17. While no Whatcom County residents have tested positive, the carrots may have been sold in nearby
grocery stores. Carrots sold in stores now likely don’t have E. coli, but the bacteria may be present in carrots already purchased, according to the health department.
The affected carrots are: • Organic baby carrots with best-if-used-by dates ranging from September 11 to November 12 from the brands 365, Trader Joe’s, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Grimmway Farms, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O-Organic, President’s Choice, Raley’s, Sim -
ple Truth, Sprouts, Wegmans and Wholesome Pantry.
• Organic whole carrots that were purchased around August 14 through October 23 (no best-by dates on packages). The brands are 365, Trader Joe’s, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature’s Promise, O-Organic, President’s Choice, Simple Truth, Wegmans and Wholesome Pantry.
According to the CDC, there have been 39 confirmed E. coli cases that have resulted in 15 hospitalizations and one death over 18 states, as of November 16.
• Poinsettias in every imaginable size and color!
• Our Christmas shop is full of gifts and decor sure to delight.
• Wreaths, greens and garland too!
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Health officials advise people who purchased these carrots should throw them away and wash surfaces they touched with hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
E. coli symptoms include severe stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea that’s often bloody, with symptoms starting three to four days after swallowing (See Carrots, page 13)
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Saturday December 7, 9am - 4pm
• Vendors with wonderful crafts
• Delicious baked goods • Amazing raffle items
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Easy renter-friendly tips to weatherize your home
(StatePoint) Taking the proper steps to weatherproof your rental is a simple way to stay snug this cold-weather season – while also resulting in notable savings on heating and energy bills.
In fact, a Duck brand survey found that 80 percent of people noticed a decrease in their heating bill after using affordable weatherization products, such as window insulation kits, weatherstrip seals and door
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Install draft seals. Doors and windows are notorious for letting in cold air, which can drastically affect your home’s temperature. Fortunately for renters, the Duck Brand Double Draft Seal is a removable solution designed to insulate your door from both sides. This prac -
Gallery gets festive for holidays
Blaine Arts Council will be counting down the days until Christmas at the Blaine Art Gallery and gift shop with celebrations going on through December.
The fireside gift shop will be open for holiday shopping of artwork from nearly 20 local artists who are selling everything from holiday cards to metal trees.
BAC will hold a raffle of 15 pieces of art on Sunday, December 22, and donated items can be viewed from Thursday, December 5 until the drawing.
Railway Café gift certificates
will also be given out throughout the month at the gallery and Railway Café will serve cookies and coffee at BAC’s First Friday Downtown Art Walk on Friday, December 6.
The gallery will be open Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. There will be holiday hours on December 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Blaine Art Gallery is at 922 Peace Portal Drive.
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Weatherize...
fort intact wherever you choose to live next.
Hang thermal curtains. Thermal curtains are an excellent option if you’re looking for DIY ways to increase your space’s energy efficiency. By hanging these insulated drapes, the cold air between the window and fabric remains trapped, helping to maintain a comfortable temperature without the need to turn up the heat. If your lease doesn’t give permission to drill into the wall, use a tension rod to install them.
Embrace window kits. If thermal curtains aren’t your style, installing a removable window kit is just as easy. The Duck Max Strength Rolled Shrink Film Window Insulation Kit creates
an added barrier between the outdoor air and your home’s inside. Plus, unlike thermal curtains, the film is crystal clear and allows natural light to peer through windows.
Dress your floors. Who said weatherization can’t be stylish? By placing decorative, cozy rugs on hardwood floors and tiles, you can further insulate your rental. While these items won’t fully prevent heat loss, they do offer an extra layer of warmth and can help reduce drafts from cold floors, making them an obvious choice if you’re a renter looking to stay warm without making permanent changes. For more weatherization howtos, head to duckbrand.com/ weatherize.
By taking these steps, renters can remain draft-free and damage-free, staying warm while lowering costly electric bills.
Lead pipes ...
homeowners with unknown pipes.
Public works anticipates it taking through 2027 to identify the unknown pipes. The city will apply for state and federal grants to fund removing lead from drinking water by the end of October 2034.
“We will continue our work with consultants to do additional data research so we can refine our inventory,” Kaur said. “As needed, field investigations will be done so we can remove all unknowns from our inventory and have a determination whether they’re nonlead or lead.”
Hrutfiord said every three years since 1999, the city selects 20 older homes to test plumbing.
“We’ve never had a single exceedance for lead or copper,” Hrutfiord said.
When councilmember Sonia Hurt asked how much of the replacement would be a homeowner’s responsibility, Kaur said the EPA has been requested to provide clearer language, and right now the city would cover all costs of the replacement.
However, city manager Mike Harmon said the service line from the meter to the house is the homeowner’s responsibility as it typically has been, unless the EPA makes a final determination saying otherwise.
If a resident wants to get their water tested, Kaur said the city would recommend they contact Edge Analytical Laboratories because the city can only test a certain number of samples as it follows a strict criteria.
Lead exposure in drinking water can cause decreased IQ and attention span in children, and health effects in children whose mothers were exposed before or during pregnancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can also cause negative impacts in adults such as heart disease, high blood pressure and problems with the kidney or nervous system.
Those concerned about reducing lead in drinking water can use filters, cold water and clean their faucet’s screen.
Leonard Anthoney Sund
October 10, 1931 - October 16, 2024
Leonard Anthoney Sund, age 93, of Ferndale passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Leonard was born October 10, 1931 in Custer, WA to parents Seferin and Lenora (Berg) Sund.
He met the love of his life, Beverly Fredrickson in high school, shortly after graduation from Ferndale High School in 1949. On a dare, Leonard asked her on a date and it must have worked out, the rest is a long, long history.
They were married October 4, 1950 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ferndale. They enjoyed family and life together for nearly 66 years, sadly she passed away in 2016. Leonard and Beverly are now at peace and reunited in heaven.
Leonard spent his childhood on a small farm just outside the town of Ferndale, although his career took him in another direction, the farming bug never really left him. He spent much of his “spare” time cutting hay and raising cattle; he wasn’t one to shy away from hard work. If you asked why he farmed, it was because he liked to “watch the cows eat”.
Early in life he started out working at Berg Shipyard before being drafted in the US Army. He served from November 5, 1953 to November 4, 1955; after which he spent a few years logging, but for most of his life, the journey ended up taking him into boat building. Returning to Berg Shipyard in Blaine, then Fairhaven Shipyard in Bellingham, and eventually in 1974, Leonard and Beverly along with partner Dick Nelson, began a new stage of life, starting Dakota Creek Industries in Blaine, and with success they expanded to Anacortes. After five years of all working together growing the new company, both Leonard and Beverly decided to retire and move back to Ferndale to the family farm where Leonard could collect tractors and farm. During his 44 years of retirement he did just that; as well as being a Whatcom County fire commissioner, president of the board at Whatcom State Bank, Old Settlers Association board member, 2017 grand marshal of the Old Settlers parade, Enterprise Cemetery board member for many years, and a true patriot.
Leonard was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, being baptized, confirmed, married and now being honored with his end of life celebration.
Leonard is survived by his two children, son, Leonard Sund of Ferndale; daughter, Lorelei (Frank) Chambers of Ferndale; five grandchildren, Rater, Derek and Brett (Jessica) Chambers, Kenneth (Delina) Sund and Leigh Sund (Ethan Miller); four great-grandchildren, Amelia, Elizabeth, Gavin, and Sophia.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Home Instead (especially Tanya) and Whatcom Hospice for their loving care for our dad and family.
We miss him dearly, but take comfort in knowing he is at home with our Lord, patiently waiting for us. A private graveside service was held at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. A memorial service will be held Monday, December 2, 11 a.m.. at Zion Lutheran Church, 7215 Valley View Road, Ferndale, WA 98248, with Pastor Becky Langholz officiating. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Leonard’s memory can do so to either Zion Lutheran Church or Whatcom Hospice.
Concerning whose who have fallen asleep, less you sorrow as others who have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who sleep in Jesus.
I Thessalonians
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bacteria. Treatment is often not needed and recovery occurs typically in five to seven days.
People with severe E. coli should see their doctor. Severe E. coli symptoms include over a 102-degree fever, bloody diarrhea or diarrhea that hasn’t improved over three days, excessive vomiting where liquids can’t be kept down and signs of dehydration. Dehydration includes not peeing much, feeling dizzy and a dry mouth and throat.
Hospitalization is required for people who develop serious kidney problems from E. coli.
Life is a journey
Decide what direction you want to take (from here)
Life Coaching
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s Water foreman Steve Hrutfiord, l., and program manager Manroop Kaur present to Blaine City Council during its November 25 meeting.
Photo by Grace McCarthy
sheriff’s repOrts
November 15, 2:46 a.m.: Domestic violence arrest on Birch Bay Drive.
November 15, 9:51 a.m.: Animal problem on Delta Line Road.
November 15, 11:47 a.m.: Missing person cold call on Delta Line Road.
November 15, 3:09 p.m.: Fraud cold call on E. Shoreview Road.
November 16, 9:20 p.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury on Blaine Road.
November 17, 3:50 p.m.: Theft arrest on Portal Way.
November 17, 5:40 p.m.: Warrant arrest on Alderson Road.
November 18, 2:21 p.m.: Parking problem cold call on Birch Bay Lynden Road.
November 18, 4:06 p.m.: Suspicious person cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
November 18, 8:35 p.m.: Missing person cold call on Harborview Road.
November 19, 10:51 a.m.: Forgery cold call on Birch Bay Lynden Road.
November 19, 3:06 p.m.:
Trespass on Audra Lane.
November 20, 2:33 p.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury on Grandview Road.
November 21, 1:16 p.m.: Fraud cold call on Custer School Road.
November 21, 1:29 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on
Arnie Road.
November 21, 5:29 p.m.: Rape cold call on Earls Court.
November 21, 7:46 p.m.: Hit and run cold call on Birch Bay Square Street.
November 21, 8:17 p.m.: DUI on Birch Bay Square Street.
pOliCe repOrts
November 16, 10:27 a.m.: Domestic – physical on E Street.
November 16, 2:00 p.m.: Shots on Mitchell Avenue.
November 17, 12:51 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Semiahmoo Parkway.
November 18, 10:15 a.m.: Harassment on Boblett Street.
November 18, 11:03 p.m.: Death investigation on Kingsley Avenue.
November 19, 12:14 p.m.: Fraud on Martin Street.
November 19, 12:20 p.m.: Theft
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ACROSS
1. Bar bills
5. Recipe measurement (abbr.)
8. Swiss river
11. Czech Republic capital
13. “Officially known as”
14. A French abbot
15. Having a strong sharp smell or taste
16. Local area network
17. Data transmission speed measure
18. Embarrass 20. When you hope to get there
21. This (Spanish) 22. Gives up
25. Churchgoer
30. Current 31. Slang for gun
32. Small drum
33. Vanished union bigwig
38. Rocker’s tool of the trade
41. Dearth
43. 2024 Olympics host
45. Excess blood in the vessels
48. Afrikaans
49. Agreement be-
tween provider and customer
50. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation
55. Ancient Syrian city
56. Witch
57. Celebrations
59. Long period of time
60. A team’s best pitcher
61. Current unit
62. One-time aerospace company
63. French/Belgian river
64. Swedish rock group DOWN 1. Yearly tonnage (abbr.) 2. Genus of clams 3. Remark 4. Actor LaBeouf 5. Ohio town
6. Olympic sport 7. Cure 8. Behave in a way that belittles 9. Shares a boundary with 10. Give advice 12. Promotional
materials 14. Assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing 19. “Agatha All Along” actress Kathryn 23. Small piece 24. King of Camelot 25. Parts per thousand (abbr.) 26. Small Milky Way constellation 27. One who challenges authority (abbr.) 28. Equal (prefix) 29. Shawl 34. S. American wood sorrel relative 35. The end 36. Supervises interstate commerce 37. Yes vote 39. Officer of high rank 40. Church office 41. Tire pressure measurement 42. From a distance 44. Photographs 45. Industrial process 46. Nobel Prize-winning physicist 47. Map out
Coming up
Holiday Book Sale: Saturday, November 30, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Library, 763 G Street. Something for everyone. DVDs, CDs, coffee table books, teens and children’s books, adult fiction and non-fiction. Sponsored by Friends of Blaine Library. Info: wcls.org.
Holiday Harbor Lights: Saturday, November 30, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., downtown Blaine. Craft bazaar from 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., meet the Grinch from 2–4 p.m., school choir and bands performances 3:30–4:30 p.m., tree lighting at 4:45 p.m. sharp, meet Santa 5–7 p.m., free carriage rides 5–7 p.m. Info: blainechamber.com.
Night Market and Luminary Walk: Saturday, November 30, 4:30–9:30 p.m., 610 3rd Street. Shop local vendors, food, warm drinks, live music, games, fire pit, and luminary walk. Adults $10, youth 12-18, $5, family up to five $25. Benefits the Blaine Harbor Music Festival. Info and tickets: blaineharbormusicfestival.org.
on Jerome Street.
November 19, 1:10 p.m.: Child abuse cold call on E Street.
November 20, 10:08 a.m.: Assault – simple on Mitchell Avenue.
November 20, 5:42 p.m.: Sex crime (no rape) on H Street.
November 21, 9:24 a.m.: Hit and run on Harrison Avenue.
November 22, 2:47 p.m.: Shoplift on H Street.
November 22, 7:53 p.m.: Vehicle theft on 4th Street.
48. Mammary gland part of female mammal
51. Honorable title (Turkish)
52. Spongelike cake leavened with yeast 53. Speak incessantly 54. Poetry term 58. Relaxing space
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Open Season Federal Benefits Health Fair: Tuesday, December 3, 4:30–6:30 p.m., Bellingham Central Library, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham. The Northwest Washington National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association will have representatives available to discuss their 2025 plans and answer questions and explain how changes in the coming year will affect benefits for current federal employees, NARFE members, retirees, and their spouses or survivors. Info: Call Merry, 360-202-8999.
Beauty School Santa Event: Wednesday, December 4, 3–7 p.m., Evergreen Beauty College, 1414 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Kids in grades kindergarten–12 get free haircuts, all ages free mini-facials, mini-manicures and selfies with Santa. Info: 360/389-5213.
Marine Park Master Plan Open House: Thursdays, December 5 and 12, 4:30–5:30 p.m., City of Blaine council chambers, 435 Martin Street, fourth floor. The public is invited to talk with the experts about the master plan and provide input. Info: ci.blaine. wa.us/2191/Marine-Park-Master-Plan (link active December 5-12).
St. Anne Annual Christmas Market: Friday, December 6, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., St. Anne Catholic Church, 604 H Street. Crafts and baked goods for the holiday season plus raffles.
Sip and Shop: Friday, December 6, 4–6 p.m., Blaine Bouquets and Bella Boutique and Consignment, 633 and 625 Peace Portal Drive. Shopping, refreshments, giveaways. Ages 21+.
Olde Fashioned Christmas: Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7, 4–9 p.m., Pioneer Park, 2000 Cherry Street, Ferndale. Feel the holiday cheer in the log cabins with costumed volunteers and enjoy over 90,000 lights. Kids crafts, warm beverages, live music and photos with Santa. Adults $5, children $3. Info: ferndaleheritagesociety.com.
Parents’ Night Out: Friday, December 6, 6–8 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Kids ages 5–12 enjoy pajama party with a variety of holiday games and activities. $10. Registration required at bbbparkandrec.org.
First Friday: Friday, December 6, 5:30–8 p.m., Blaine Art Gallery, 922 Peace Portal Drive. View works of local artists, refreshments provided. Info: blaineartscouncil.org.
The Land of Forgotten Toys Performance: Friday and Saturday, December 6, 7, 13, 14, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 15, 2 p.m., Blaine High School black box theater (enter behind Borderite Stadium). The Blaine Community Theater presents a fun holiday performance. Adults: $17, seniors/students/veterans $14, 12 and under $12. Info and tickets: blainecommunitytheater.com. Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Workshop: Saturday, December 7, 9:30–11:30 a.m., Hands-on demo and workshop. Please bring your cocoons in tubes, boards, etc. and willing hands. Learn how to clean your mason bee cocoons to improve your population. Please email fruit@blaine-core.com to get further descriptions of how to transport your cocoons and the supplies needed. Info: nwcore.org.
Christmas Craft Fair: Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., The Christian Way Community Church, 1733 H Street (next to Westside Pizza). More than 25 vendors, photos with Santa and more.
Carols by Candlelight: Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 7215 Valley View Road, Ferndale. Info: zionlutheranwhatcom.org.
Lighted Christmas Stroll: Fridays and Saturdays, December 13, 14, 20, 21, 5–8 p.m., Pioneer Park, 2000 Cherry Street, Ferndale. Stroll the outside of the cabins and see the park lit up with over 90,000 lights. Kids can bring prewritten letters to Santa. Warm beverages and photo booth. Free, donations accepted. Info: ferndaleheritagesociety.com.
Weather
Precipitation: During the period of November 18 to 24, 0.5 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2024 year-todate precipitation is 35.7 inches.
Temperature: High for the past week was 53.6°F on November 22 with a low of 35.6°F on November 18. Average high was 48.4°F and average low was 40.6°F.
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa: Saturday, December 14, 2–3:30 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Presents, crafts, games, photos with Santa, sing-along. Free to all children under 12 and all others by donation. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary.
Gingerbread House Decorating: Saturday, December 14, 2–4 p.m., Birch Bay State Park’s bp Heron Center. Create and decorate a sweet masterpiece with colorful icings, candies and holiday cheer. $35. Registration required at bbbparkandrec.org.
Caroling at Semiahmoo: Saturday, December 14, starting at 4:30 p.m., Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club, 8720 Semiahmoo Parkway. Visit with Santa, special children’s program with award winning children’s artist and entertainer, Dana Cohenour at 5 p.m., community carol sing-along at 5:45 p.m. Complimentary cookies, cocoa and holiday punch. All are welcome. Sponsored by Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club.
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County health department begins monitoring for bird flu
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Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) began officially monitoring bird flu outbreaks on November 20 after a backyard flock in Whatcom County tested positive for the disease.
According to a WCHCS press release, the mixed-species flock of roughly 20 chickens, turkeys and ducks are being “depopulated” to prevent the spread of bird flu, known officially as highly pathogenic avian influenza.
WCHCS acknowledged growing concerns over the spread of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain that was first detected in Washington poultry in 2022.
County health officials said while there are confirmed human cases in Washington and B.C., there has been no evidence of it spreading between people.
No human cases of bird flu have been found in Whatcom County, WCHCS said, but those in contact with influenza-infect-
ed birds are being monitored for symptoms as a precaution.
The health department advised the general population to get vaccinated for seasonal flu. It also advised for those in close contact with birds (such as hobbyists, agricultural workers and hunters) to wear personal protective equipment when in direct contact with the animals, get vaccinated, and
stay informed of bird flu symptoms for themselves and their flock at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Bird Flu webpage, cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/.
While there is no vaccine for bird flu, WCHCS said the seasonal flu vaccine is the best defense and can reduce the risk of co-infection.
“As we monitor the situation
Marine Park Master Plan
Marine Park Master Plan
with avian influenza, it’s a critical reminder for everyone to protect themselves against other respiratory illnesses, like seasonal flu,” said Shamika Brooks, communicable disease and epidemiology manager at WCHCS. “Getting your annual flu vaccine is one of the best ways to prevent severe illness. It’s an easy and effective step you can take to stay healthy.”
WCHCS only monitors humans who may have been exposed. The Washington State Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Agriculture oversee animals involved in an outbreak.
For more information, visit the Washington State Department of Health’s Flu Facts page at bit.ly/4fI0TYQ.
YOU’RE INVITED!
PUBLIC WORK’S OPEN HOUSE:
PUBLIC WORK’S OPEN HOUSE:
a great opportunity for members of the public to talk with experts about plans and provide their input.
WHEN: 4:30-5:30 pm, December 05, 2024 4:30-5:30 pm, December 12, 2024
WHEN: 4:30-5:30 pm, December 05, 2024 4:30-5:30 pm, December 12, 2024
WHERE: Council Chambers, City Hall
WHERE: Council Chambers, City Hall
You have a chance to review the Concept Maps Online as well. Please follow the link*: https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/2191/Marine-Park-Master-Plan
You have a chance to review the Concept Maps Online as well. Please follow the link*: https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/2191/Marine-Park-Master-Plan
*The link will be active from December 05, 2024, to December 12, 2024.
*The link will be active from December 05, 2024 to December 12, 2024
