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s Volunteers packed boxes with food for the Community Assistance Program’s annual Thanksgiving Basket program on November 20. Learn more about the program – including the number of pies volunteers baked this year – on page 15. Photo by Oliver Lazenby

School hosts Family Resource Fair for the community More than 46 organizations set to participate B y A ly S i e m i o n The upcoming Family Resource Fair at the Blaine high school campus is expected to offer the community a bounty of valuable resources under one roof. The event begins at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5 in the Blaine High School cafeteria and will showcase numerous or-

ganizations, including the Blaine Senior Center and Whatcom Transit Authority. Event co-organizer Jodi Greene said representatives from medical and mental health organizations in Whatcom County plan to attend. Pastors from local churches will also be present. Julie Butschli, who is helping co-organize the Family Resource Fair, said that she wants the event to be well-rounded and inclusive, with resources covering all aspects of life for all demographics of the community. “This is who the school wants to be,” Butschli said, noting that the Blaine school district is a hub for the community.

Bellingham woman killed running across I-5 near Blaine By Oliver Lazenby A Bellingham woman died on November 17 after being hit by a car on Interstate 5 south of Blaine, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Amanda Jean Mitchell, 31, reportedly ran across the median and into the southbound lanes near milepost 271 and Loomis Trail

Road, where a purple 2008 Lexus hit her. The accident occurred at about 5:05 p.m. Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene. The 38-year-old man driving the Lexus was not injured and was not cited. The southbound lane was blocked for two and a half hours after the accident, according to the WSP.

At least 46 different organizations have committed to participating, including PeaceHealth Medical Group, Unity Care NW, Touchstone Health Clinic, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County, Scouts of America, Blaine Family Service Center, Blaine Police Department, Early Learning and Family Services and the Blaine Food Bank. Both organizers want to make this a reoccurring event to ensure that the community is kept aware of the resources available (See School, page 7)

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Huddled in a small conference room at the Whatcom County Courthouse, members of the county canvassing board voted last week to reject more than 400 general election ballots that were challenged largely due to issues with voter signatures. The four-person board is made up of Whatcom County auditor Debbie Adelstein, chief deputy auditor Diana Bradrick, Whatcom County prosecuting attorney Royce Buckingham and Whatcom County Council chair Rud Browne. Members are responsible for ruling on the validity of challenged ballots, certifying election results and administering recounts. In a public meeting held on November 16, the board reviewed challenged ballots one-by-one before making their determination. Approximately 20 people attended the meeting and were not permitted to take notes, photos or record audio, which Adelstein said is typical of Whatcom County Canvassing Board meetings. The meeting minutes are expected to be posted online to bit.ly/2xRUPdo this week. A total of 442 challenged ballots were rejected by the canvassing board and 28 were cured, meaning they will be counted, confirmed Whatcom County election supervisor Amy Grasher after the meeting. Seventeen ballots that were challenged due to questionable voter intent as a result of unclear vote marks were cured as were 11 others that were challenged due to their accompanying signatures not matching those in the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office records system. Five provisional ballots, which are issued to individuals who might otherwise be denied the opportunity to vote, were rejected as were 411 ballots that were challenged due to ballot signatures not matching those in the auditor’s office records. Twenty-six ballots that were challenged due to unmatched signatures were also rejected, despite voters sending in a form to the Whatcom County elections division to verify their signature. Grasher said not all challenged ballots are forwarded to the canvassing board for review. A total of 180 ballots that arrived too late and 60 ballots that were unsigned were automatically rejected. Challenging a ballot starts with county election division staff, which question ballots that contain an unverifiable signature, unclear vote marks or are placed in an improper envelope, for example. “If they have any doubt about them,” Adelstein said, “they challenge it.” Almost all county election division staff are state certified and all have completed both in-house training and Washington

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s Members of Blaine High School’s ‘Students with a Purpose’ club collected 950 pounds of non-perishable food for the Blaine Food Bank during their annual food drive on Halloween. “We want to thank the community for all their support and let them know how well the food drive went,” said student Katie Morris in an email. Photo by Katie Morris

Letters The Editor: Twice, I read Mr. Agnello’s November 8 letter relative to the U.S. military. Initially, and for a while, I was irritated – very irritated. Eventually it morphed into disappointment – serious disappointment. Disappointment that there are reasonable adults in our community (local and abroad) that harbor such contempt for an entity of our society that has sacrificed so much for our, and much of the world’s, freedoms. And, sadly, to present it on the week recognizing our veterans. My hope is that we can develop a better

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understanding of each other, and of our nation‘s functioning and objectives. The U.S. military is a huge and very complex entity, with extremely broad duties and objectives, and as such, accomplishes them (or not) in not necessarily universally understood or accepted methods and outcomes. It makes mistakes. However – make no mistake – it has been one of, if not the most, national-and-self-sacrificing secular entities that has ever functioned in the world! It has effectively provided Mr. Agnello and others the freedom to present what I believe to be very distorted views of our U.S. military and the individuals who provide, and have provided, for its functioning. As a 78-year-old five-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps – I invite Mr Agnello to join us some Friday evening for country dancing at the Birch Bay Legion. Any one of us will sign you in. You’ll find us to be very disarming individuals – and you will

have an opportunity to review some of the historical good associated with the United States military. Thank you. Peter Werner Blaine The Editor: Whatcom County had 76.9 percent of registered voters vote in this month’s election. That is something we should all be proud of. Democracies only succeed with involved citizens. Whether the turnout was the result of our wonderful system of voting by mail with drop boxes in convenient locations, or because county voters felt adamant about the issues and candidates on the ballot, or because of an urban vs. ru(See Letters, page 5) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.

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Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.

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NWFR commissioners appoint interim fire chief B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e In preparation for William Pernett’s final day as fire chief at North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR), fire commissioners voted on November 15 to appoint assistant chief Joe Noonchester to the position on an interim basis. “My goal is to continue where fire chief William Pernett left off,” Noonchester said in an email. “Working directly for him these last few years has been very beneficial for my personal growth and I want to continue the forward thinking efforts that have been put in motion.” Pernett announced his resignation from the position in October, citing an interest in pursuing other professional opportunities. His last day will be Monday, December 31. As interim fire chief, Noonchester will be responsible for district bud-

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ral sentiment or as the result of massive amounts of dollars spent on ads and signage, something worked here. What was also amazing was how close the races for our state legislative seats were. When you have the greatest difference being about 1,000 votes and the least being less than 60, all three positions (state senator, state representatives) were clearly astoundingly close. So whoever the victor is in each of these races, let’s hold him or her accountable to represent the entire electorate and find common ground. We can do that by insisting they represent us first rather than the party they ascribed to during the election. At every opportunity, we should ask what they are doing to “cross the aisle,” and remind them they need to be Washington state legislators first and Democrats or Republicans second. Susan O’Malley Blaine The Editor: The Community Assistance Program would like to thank everyone in our community who

geting, operations, human resources functions and district oversight in addition to ensuring the safety of the community. “I have served this community and NWFR for almost nine years,” he said. Before working at NWFR, Noonchester served as a reserve firefighter for the Boulder City Fire Department. He also gained fire service experience in Las Vegas and Stanwood. In recent years, NWFR sponsored him to attend the National Fire Academy executive fire officer program. “NWFRS has an extremely good group of people who are dedicated to serving,” he said. “I am privileged to be part of this organization. My compassion for this family and community will remain strong as we move into the future.” When asked if he was interested in serving the position donated coats and other winter clothing to the annual CAP/Interfaith Coalition Winter Coat Drive. By the end of the distribution, over 600 coats had been donated, along with many beautiful handmade hats and scarves. After receiving coats, hats, gloves, and/ or socks, 487 people in our community will be warmer this winter thanks to your generosity. Items that were not distributed will be given out at the Blaine Clothing Bank through the winter. We also want to thank the churches, businesses, and other organizations that were collection points for the coat drive, as well as the volunteers who helped out. Every year we are amazed at the generosity of people in this community. Thank you all for helping to keep our neighbors warm through the winter months ahead. Linda Bennett CAP Coat Drive Director

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Sports Winter sports underway with two new coaches By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School winter sports teams started practicing last week and they have a couple of new coaches. Tom Hinz took over as head wrestling coach for Colt Warren, who left for a teaching job in another school district. Hinz has worked with Blaine wrestlers as an assistant coach for the past

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two years and was a former head wrestling coach at Bellingham High School. On the basketball court, Brett Farrar replaced Rob Ridnour as boys head coach. Ridnour retired last season. Farrar coached at Sedro-Woolley High School from 2013 to 2018. The girls and boys basketball teams start their seasons at home against Friday Harbor

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on Tuesday, November 27. The girls play at 3:30 p.m. and the boys play at 5 p.m. The Blaine boys’ wrestling season starts on Saturday, December 1, at the Return of the Seahawk Tournament at Chief Sealth International High School in Seattle. The Borderites first home meet is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5 against Meridian and Squalicum. S The Blaine Middle School eighth grade fastpitch softball team won the Whatcom County League championship on October 15 after an undefeated season. The same team was undefeated in seventh grade, too; its record is 17–0 for the past two years, according to head coach Sean Miller. Top row, from l.: Brooklyn Henderson, Makenna Wright, head coach Sean Miller, Anika Hagen, Hailey Larsson, Cali Walker, Sophia Glorioso, assistant coach Maeve Thompson. Bottom row, from l.: Grace Potter, Sophia Wallace, Piper Nissen, Lauryn King, Tatum Cox.

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State Patrol training to hone their skills in identifying fraud and inconsistencies on a ballot. Adelstein said members of the canvassing board aren’t required to go through the same training, but said she believes all of them have with the exception of county councilmember Browne. After a ballot is challenged, the election division mails a form to the voter and makes a single phone call. The voter is required to return the completed form by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 26, the day prior to the general election being certified, for their ballot to be cured. Different forms are sent to voters depending on the reason their ballot was challenged. If a ballot signature doesn’t match those in the Whatcom County auditor’s office records, for example, the voter is asked

to send in their signature. On receipt, the signature is compared to the signature on the ballot envelope; if it matches and meets all remaining eligibility criteria, it can be cured. Adelstein said the Whatcom County auditor’s office can keep multiple voter signatures on file to reference. Signatures are collected from voters at the time of registration and when a signed form is returned for a challenged ballot, for example; they are not, however, collected and stored each time a voter participates in an election. Recognizing that signatures change over time, Adelstein said election division staff do their best to be proactive. When they detect that a voter’s signature is changing, staff send a letter to inform the voter once the election is certified. Voters can update their signature at any time by contacting the auditor’s office, Adelstein said. For the more than 400 voters whose ballots were rejected by the Whatcom County canvassing

District 42 races still close According to the latest ballot count, which took place at 4:20 p.m. on November 19, incumbent state senator Doug Ericksen (R) is leading the race with 45 votes over his opponent Pinky Vargas (D). Ericksen received 36,291 votes (50.03 percent) and Vargas received 36,246 votes (49.97 percent). In the race for state representative position 1, incumbent Luanne Van Werven (R) is leading with 80 votes over her opponent Justin Boneau (D). Van Werven received 36,193 votes (50.06 percent) and Boneau received 36,113 votes (49.94 percent). Running for state representative position 2, Sharon Shewmake (D) is the likely

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winner with 976 votes over her opponent incumbent Vincent Buys (R). Shewmake received 36,652 votes (50.67 percent) and Buys received 35,676 votes (49.33 percent). The state senate race and the state representative position 1 race both qualify for a manual recount, which is required when the difference between the top two candidates is less than 150 votes and also less than one quarter of 1 percent of the total votes cast for both candidates. The county canvassing board will determine the time and date of a recount after the general election certification date on Tuesday, November 27.

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Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store Registration: Families who live in the Blaine school district and whose children qualify for free or reduced lunch may now register for the new holiday gift assistance program, the Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store, sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Info or registration, at blainecap.org or 360/332-0740. Registration deadline is November 26. Spread the Warmth Whatcom County: Through Friday, November 30. Donate hats, scarves, gloves or socks to help those in need all throughout Whatcom County. Sponsored by Wild Bird Charity. Drop off locations are Peace Arch City Café, 658 Peace Portal Drive, The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G. Street, and Weichert Realtors, 2900 Meridian Street, Bellingham. Scout Christmas Tree Sale: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. though December 9, Birch Bay Waterslides lot, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Douglas and noble firs and wreaths. Info: blainecubscouts@gmail.com. Semiahmoo Marina Food and Toy Drive: Through Saturday, December 15. The food will be donated to Blaine Food Bank and the toys will go to Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy store. Info: blainecap.org or toystore@blainecap.org. Allied Arts Festival of the Arts: Through December 24, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Five week-long festival featuring over 100 local artisans and craftspeople. The affordable, locally handmade products range from jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, and repurposed art. Free event. Info: 360/676-8548 or alliedarts.org.

Elf on the Shelf: Saturday, November 24, 3–5 p.m., Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club. Create your very own “Elf on the Shelf” with your family. You’ll also take home a list of fun “prank” ideas that the elf might play around the house. $15 per family. Info: 360/318-2009. 3rd Annual Luncheon and Holiday Boutique: Thursday, November 29, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort Ballroom, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. Shopping boutique open to the public at no charge. Luncheon and entertainment at 11:45 a.m.: $30. Cash bar available. RSVP by November 24: young.drum@ hotmail.com or 817/600-4192. Christmas Bazaar: Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Info: 332-8040. Messiah: Friday, November 30, 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 1, 2 p.m., Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty Street, Lynden. Featuring Katie Van Kooten, soprano. Accompanied by The Starry Night Orchestra. Presented by Lynden Choral Society. Suggested donation: $20 or $15 for students and seniors. Info: 360/354-2672 or lyndenchoral@gmail. com. Olde Fashioned Christmas: Friday, November 30 – Sunday, December 2, Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday, 1-9 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m., Pioneer Park Cherry Street and 2nd Ave, Ferndale. Sponsored by Ferndale Heritage Society. Enjoy holiday displays, costumed hosts, crafts, music, horse-drawn carriage rides, and treats. Bring your own camera for a visit with Santa. $4. Info: 360/384-6461. Holiday Art Fair and History Museum: November 30 and December 1,

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Season (Continued from previous page) rides, pictures with Santa, over 40 local performance groups, 100 gingerbread creations and free art activities. Info: 360/676-2500. Angels Descending present Christmas Joy. Saturday, December 8, 6-8 p.m. Blaine Senior Center, 763 G St. A holiday concert featuring vocalists Wendy Donaghy and Sharon Mayson. Refreshments. $25 per person, $40 per couple. 8th Annual Make.Sale: Friday December 7 through Saturday, December 8, Friday 6–10 p.m. and Saturday, noon–5 p.m. Locations are: Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St.; Cafe Velo, 120 Prospect St. #2; Icing on the Cake, 201 Grand Ave.; Runaway Press, 205 Grand Ave. Featuring locally designed and handmade goods from dozens of vendors and Make.Shift tenants. The Annual Holiday Make.Sale will also feature music, refreshments, and activities for children and adults. A Charlie Brown Christmas: Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9 and Wednesday December 14 through Sunday, December 16, Fridays, 7 p.m., Saturdays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 N State St., Bellingham. Info: 360/676-2500. Sleigh bells Ring – BelleWood’s Holiday Festival: December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23, noon–5 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Santa, live caroling, horse drawn trolley rides, cookie crafting for kids and fresh cut wreathes and trees. Info: Bellwoodfarms.com O Christmas Tea: A Brittish Comedy: Wednesday, December 12, at the Mount Baker Theater, 4408, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham. Canadian comedy award winners James & Jamesy are dashing through the snow on their way to delight audiences of all ages with their holiday-themed comedy. A rollicking Christmas romp through a world steeped in tea. Gingerbread Houses: Saturday, December 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Saturday, December 22, 1–3 p.m. Semiahmoo Resort. Show off your artistic side and get creative when building and decorating your own mini gingerbread house. Graham crackers, frosting, and candy will be provided. $30 per gingerbread house. Info: 360/318-2009. Mostly Magic with John Walton: A Holiday Tradition: Saturday, December 15 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theater, 104 N. Commercial Street. A unique blend of magic and humor with something for everyone. Tickets are $7. Info: mountbakertheatre.com. A Holiday Wish for Paco: December 15, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Presented by Day-to-Day dance. Info: daytodaydance.com or email daytodaydance@gmail.com. Mostly Magic Comedy Cabaret Featuring Kerry Pollock: Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theater, 104 N. Commercial Street. An evening performance of magic and comedy for more mature audiences. Tickets are $29.50. Info: mountbakertheatre.com.

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By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School senior Jaelin Madden had a message to share and her heart pounded when she sat down to write it. The idea of telling her peers about her depression made Madden shake, but she thought doing so could make others feel less alone. At the end of her sophomore year, Madden didn’t feel like herself. She was always tired and lacked motivation to do even the things she liked. The summer before her junior year, she was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. That might surprise people, since Madden is involved in clubs and other extracurricular activities and appears bubbly and smiley. “A lot of people, when I told them, were shocked. How could someone so happy and giggly have anxiety and depression?” Madden said. “Nobody is perfect, even if they seem put together and like they know what they’re doing. Everybody has their rough times.”

Madden’s mental health improved with the help of a therapist and support from friends and family. She might not feel happy all the time, but that no longer makes her feel alone. Madden shared her story with the entire school during a November 16 assembly at the Performing Arts Center. She wanted to help her peers who may be struggling with mental health issues, and let them know about the resources she discovered during her struggle. “You’re not alone, there is support all around you, and talking about it doesn’t make you weak,” Madden said. The assembly was part of a weeklong focus on self-care at Blaine High School that Madden and the school’s Upstanders United Club put together. The club formed in 2017 to focus on mental health awareness, promoting healthy relationships and creating a respectful school atmosphere. The week of self-care included a wide range of information and activities geared toward being both mentally and physically healthy, with a different focus each day, from relaxing and mediation to cutting back on social media. Dodge ball and other ac-

s Blaine High School (BHS) senior Jaelin Madden spoke about depression, anxiety and mental health during a November 16 assembly that was part of a self-care week at BHS. Photo by Oliver Lazenby tivities gave students a chance to be physically active while making connections with students in other grades, Madden said. The assembly capped the week with Madden’s presentation, which included a list of resources for students. School guidance counselors echoed Madden’s message that if you’re struggling,

you’re not alone. “Anxiety is real and we are all feeling it more then you imagine,” said counselor, Rick Vander Yacht, during the assembly. Madden thinks the message is well received; the ASB club hosted a similar mental health-focused week last year and she’s noticed a change in the school culture since

then. Principal Scott Ellis shares that sentiment. “This is my 25th year in Blaine, and this year is different,” he said during the assembly. “That’s because I feel like you guys are caring more and more about each other and more and more about your community and more and more about your high school.”

City closer to demolishing downtown building Blaine City Council is slated to vote on a bid to demolish a dilapidated downtown building at its upcoming meeting on Monday, November 26. For more than a year, the city has worked to demolish the building at 665 Peace Portal Drive. It was formerly occupied by the Costa Azul restaurant and is currently pest-ridden, structurally unsound and in decay. In February, the city put out a call for bids to demolish the building and the only one received was from Wrecking Ball Demolition totaling $406,362. With the price being too high, Blaine City Council voted 6-0 to reject it.

The building shares structural supports with two other buildings directly north, including Blaine Bouquets. To reduce the cost for potential contractors, acting community development director Alex Wenger said the owner of the flower shop was ordered to complete a seismic retrofit of the building at her own expense. Blaine City Council will decide between a $291,316 bid from R&G Construction and a $247,836 bid from Dirt Works Bellingham Inc. Once that is completed, Wenger said demolition can begin. “I’m glad to see it move forward,” he said.

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Real Estate BLAINE, BIRCH BAY & SEMIAHMOO

Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom Inc. 8105 Birch Bay Square St. • I-5 Exit 270, Blaine 360.371.5100

SEMIAHMOO SHORE OPEN HOUSES Miles of beaches & walking trail begins at Semiahmoo Shore! With a 4-star hotel, marina, health club & spa all within walking distance. Minutes to U.S./Canada Border; under 2 hour drive to Seattle.

9432 Turnstone Ln. #33

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9436 Turnstone Ln. #35

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Semiahmoo Shore’s most affordable Sunrise Home, 2025 Square feet w/luxurious Owners suite on main floor & 2 bedrooms & full bath upstairs. 14’ Vaulted great room, including Linear fireplace, quartz countertops & all appliances included. Wide Plank White Oak Hardwood flooring. Attached Dbl. garage w/epoxy floor & storage cabinets. Miles of beaches & walking trail begins at Semiahmoo Shore all within walking distance.

2187 sq. ft. “Sunrise” home w/ soaring 12’10” ceilings in great room & large windows taking in the full views over the Open Space meadow & Drayton Harbor. Finished in Driftwood theme including Wide Plank Flooring, Linear fireplace, quartz countertops, full stainless appliance package, dbl. garage w/expoxy floor & Covered patio. Minutes to U.S./Canada border & under 2 hours to Seattle. MLS# 1201008

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9404 Turnstone Ln. #20

OPEN DAILY 12 - 5

$825,000

$1,079,000

Semiahmoo Shore 2902 sq. ft. Sunrise Home with spectacular view of Drayton Harbor and Mt. Baker. Includes Guest Casita with its own private entry. Finished throughout with top of line finishes, hardware, flooring, full appliance package including Washer & Dryer. extensive hardwood flooring, Linear Fireplace, quartz countertops, Grohe and Kohler fixtures. Beautiful Guest and Owners suites. Covered Patio with outdoor fireplace, double garage with epoxy floors and much more!

Lisa Sprague 360-961-0838

DIRECTIONS TO SEMIAHMOO SHORE: Exit 270 West on Birch Bay Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy., Semiahmoo Shore on Left. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.SEMIAHMOOSHORE.COM

SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSE 8778 Clubhouse Point Dr. $799,500

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7902 W Golf Course Dr. $399,000 “WOW!” FACTOR!!

“Clubhouse Point”, gated micro-community within Semiahmoo. On fairway 1. Single story with no steps. 2905 sq. ft. open plan. Great room, luxury kitchen. Super pantry, 3 bdrms, 2.75 baths. Includes Casita, Casita & office both open to interior courtyard. Quality, current Move in Ready in 30 Days! finishes: strand woven bamboo flooring, Alder cabinets, quartz counters. 522 sq. ft. 2 car garage + / -. Well located & secluded. Your own gate as well! Exterior Photos are renderings. Completion December 2018.

10-ft. ceilings; 325 sq. ft. Master BR; 500 Sq. ft. Great Room; 2 Sonatube Lights; Gas Fireplace; SPECTACULAR L-shaped Built-in Bookcase; 9-1/2 Ft. high Old English style Bookshelf with rolling Oak Ladder; Track-Lights; Crown Molding; Custom Electrical System; French Doors; Pocket Doors; New Drapes; Double-Hung Windows; Old English Interior - 2nd Closest Home to the Beach; Hundreds of Other Features!! GATE CODE NEEDED - CALL REALTOR. EASY TO SEE!

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8045 Birch Bay Dr. • Blaine, WA

360-371-7252 12-2 9150 Aerie Lane #5 • $899,000 SAT. Semiahmoo Spectacular waterfront condo in Semiahmoo! Over 4,400 sq feet, 3-BD+ den and wide open floor plan. Views of Drayton Harbor, White Rock B.C., Mt. Baker & Canadian mountains! Perfect for year - round living!

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8128 Kayak Way • Birch Bay

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ENJOY ALL THAT BIRCH BAY VILLAGE HAS TO OFFER! Remarkable 3520 SF, 5-BD, 3-BA home has it all! Excellent condition; new furnaces, AC, updated baths, exterior paint. Hardwood NEWLY UPDATED! flrs re-finished 2 years ago, cabinets done. Lots of room downstairs with tons of entertainment room. Roof 5 years new.

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4742 Sawgrass Way • Birch Bay

$333,500

NEWLY UPDATED SINGLE LEVEL HOME Home has a brand new kitchen, updated bathrooms, JUST SOLDnew paint & new flooring SEALINKS HOME throughout! This 3-BD, 2 full BA, comes with vaulted ceilings, quartz counter tops, new cabinets & brand new SS appliances & large back deck. Located within walking distance to Birch Bay beaches.

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4729 Tidal Way #102-J & #103-J Birch Bay 102J @ $329,000 & 103J @ $334,000

The Tides at Birch Bay - Craftsman cottage townhouse style condos MINUTES TO THE BEACH! nestled on 11 acres of hillside above the bay. Private units are over 1,400 sq ft w/ granite or quartz counters, rock gas fireplace, ss appliances, 3-BD, 2.50-BA. Be part of this wonderful growing beach community with clubhouse, pool, and spa!

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8575 Semiahmoo Dr. • Birch Point

$499,000

HIDDEN TREASURE ON SEMIAHMOO BAY! Don’t miss this opportunity to own waterfront property! Enjoy the incredible views. Home features a 932 SF deck, a master suite with 2 decks on the PRICE REDUCED 2nd floor, a 2-BD, full BA on the main floor plus an unfinished basement with loads of possibilities. Built with lots of love and family pride.

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21 ACRES On Kickerville at Headwaters on Terrell Creek • $200,000

Some residential zoning, currently in open space, also in CREPS program. Earning roughly $3,000 per year. Owner contract is possible at 20% down, 6.5% 30 year Amortization. Wet lands credit transfer? Recreational? May be eligible for 503 use. WATER SHARE AVAILABLE.

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Terry Conway • (360) 410-0503 BEACH ACCESS! Flawless Masterpiece w/timeless design-no expense spared! Just shy of an acre, a private sanctuary offers 3,419 sq. ft & spectacular 139’ of waterfront w/ views of Bay, Canada & San Juan Islands. Thoughtful details into the Chef’s kitchen, expansive great room SEMIAHMOO BAY and open floor plan all WATERFRONT on one level.

FURNISHED ROOMS Historic home. Incl. amenities, NS, pet friendly, $550/mo. + deposit, references required, 360-3323449.

ED UC 2290 Douglas • Ferndale $625,000 D RE Recently upgraded home w/main level living. New HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY OPPTY

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This Birch Bay north shore view property offers a very well maintained, clean 2-BD, 1-BA single wide with a neighboring 3,523 +/- SF legal lot of record to build that highly desired Birch Bay view recreational getaway / BIRCH BAY VIEWS! cottage.

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13TH FAIRWAY BEAUTY! Charming, bright 4-BD, 3-BA golf course home. Excellent “flow” for entertaining. Main level master, hardwood, tile, carpet; new shake roof in 2016. Generous fairway viewing, meticulous!

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Coming up

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: November 14-18 The following are summaries of law enforcement incidents. November 14, 12:19 a.m.: Traffic haz-

Pacific Highway.

son cold call on Valley View Road,

ard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and

November 15, 3:43 p.m.: Extra patrol

Custer.

Anchor Parkway.

on Drayton Harbor Road.

November 16, 3:22 p.m.: Neighbor-

November 14, 3:23 a.m.: Driving

November 15, 3:46 p.m.: Motor vehi-

hood dispute cold call on Terrill Drive.

while impaired on Second Street.

cle accident non-blocking/non-injury

November 16, 5:39 p.m.: Domestic

November 14, 8:10 a.m.: Assist citizen

on Birch Bay Drive.

verbal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

on Windlass Lane.

November 15, 4:01 p.m.: Watch for

November 16, 6:35 p.m.: Refer to

November 14, 10:18 a.m.: Traffic sig-

on Blaine Road and Birch Bay-Lynden

Washington State Patrol on Drayton

nal/sign cold call on Custer School

Road.

Harbor Road and Blaine Road.

Road, Custer.

November 16, 5:48 a.m.: Missing per-

November 16, 7:13 p.m.: Suspicious

November 14, 12:03 p.m.: Refer

son cold call on Valley View Road,

circumstances on Peace Portal Drive.

to Washington State Patrol on Birch

Custer.

November 16, 9:56 p.m.: Follow up

Bay-Lynden Road and Blaine Road.

November 16, 6:32 a.m.: Assist agen-

on Valley View Road.

November 14, 12:04 p.m.: Shots on

cy on H Street Road.

November 16, 10:28 p.m.: Alarm au-

Jackson Road.

November 16, 9:38 a.m.: Welfare

dible on Harborview Road.

November 14, 1:09 p.m.: Suspicious

check on Halibut Drive.

November 17, 12:35 a.m.: Motor

person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

November 16, 10:27 a.m.: Watch for

vehicle accident on Kickerville Road

November 14, 2:16 p.m.: Follow up

on Semiahmoo drive.

and Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

on Kickerville Road, Custer.

November 16, 10:28 a.m.: Follow up

November 17, 2:13 a.m.: Watch for

November 14, 6:16 p.m.: Alarm audi-

on Valley View Road, Custer.

on Pacific Highway.

ble on Gemini Street.

November 16, 11:44 a.m.: Alarm au-

November 17, 2:33 a.m.: Suspicious

November 14, 7:25 p.m.: Assist agen-

dible on Colebrooke Lane, Custer.

circumstances on Halibut Drive.

cy on Pacific Highway.

November 16, 12:01 p.m.: Sex crime

November 17, 5:32 a.m.: Alarm audi-

November 14, 9:28 p.m.: Security

no rape on A Street.

ble on Brown Road.

check on Harbor Place.

November 16, 12:31 p.m.: Suspicious

November 17, 7:23 a.m.: Missing per-

November 15, 11:01 a.m.: Suspicious

person on Loomis Trail Road and Portal

son cold call on Valley View Road.

vehicle on Sunrise Road, Custer.

Way.

November 17, 9:06 a.m.: Suspicious

November 15, 12:20 p.m.: Security

November 16, 1:26 p.m.: Littering

circumstances on Holeman Avenue.

check on Birch Bay Drive.

cold call on Kickerville Road and

November 17, 10:01 a.m.: Assist cit-

November 15, 12:28 p.m.: Assist

Holtzheimer Trail.

izen on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and

agency on Pacific Highway.

November 16, 1:33 p.m.: Extra patrol

Portal Way.

November 15, 1:21 p.m.: Burglary

in progress on Dean Drive and Birch

November 17, 10:14 a.m.: Follow up

cold call on Arnie Road, Custer.

Bay-Lynden Road, Custer.

November 15, 3:37 p.m.: Drugs on

November 16, 1:43 p.m.: Missing per-

Tides November 23-November 29 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

France 36. Cheer 37. Tropical Asian palm 38. Darker 39. Figures 40. Old World trees 41. Protects a broken bone 42. Dried-up 43. An enclosure for swine-

17. Something frustrating (abbr.) 19. More in time 20. Payroll company 23. Pokes holes in 24. A way to steal 25. Blacken with dirt 26. Autonomic nervous system 27. A lab tech’s tool DOWN 28. A place to stay 1. Blab 29. UK school 2. __ Bacall, actress 3. Declaration of an intention to 30. Moroccan 31. Where rockers work inflict harm 32. Most friendly 4. The most direct route 5. Affirm to be true or correct 33. In a state of turbulence 6. Rift 34.“Bridget Jones” 7. Oil company actress 9. Alphabetic character 36. Hebrew liquid units 10. Large marsh bird 12. Hollywood event 14. Scottish port ANSWERS AT THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM 15. French river

Toys For Tots Drive: Through December 1, Birch Bay Square. Drop of new, unwrapped toys at participating merchants. Saturday, December 1, 11 a.m.—2 p.m., photos with Santa, tree forest and cooking decorating. Spread the Warmth Whatcom County: Through Friday, November 30. Donate hats, scarves, gloves, or socks to help those in need all throughout Whatcom County. Sponsored by Wild Bird Charity. Drop off locations are Peace Arch City Café, 658 Peace Portal Drive, The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G. Street, and Weichert Realtors, 2900 Meridian Street, Bellingham. Scout Christmas Tree Sale: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. though December 9, Birch Bay Waterslides lot, 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Douglas and noble firs and wreaths. Info: blainecubscouts@ gmail.com. Semiahmoo Marina Food and Toy Drive: Through Saturday, December 15. The food will be donated to Blaine Food Bank and the toys will go to Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy store. Info: blainecap.org or toystore@blainecap.org. p.m., 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Five-week-long festival featuring over 100 local artisans and craftspeople. The affordable, locally handmade products range from jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, and repurposed art. Free event. Info: 360/676-8548 or alliedarts.org.

Endangered Species Art Exhibit: Now though January 6, Lightcatcher building, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Featuring artists on the front line of biodiversity. Info: whatcommuseum.org. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, November 23, 7-9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Kate Moody. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, November 24, 7-9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Mary Ellen Lykins & Craig Adams. YMCA Open House at Beachwood: Monday, November 26, 4:30– 5:30 p.m., Beachwood Resort, 5001 Bay Road, Birch Bay. Ribbon cutting and learn about YMCA swim lessons at Beachwood. Info: Call Tish, 2550637. 3rd Annual Luncheon and Holiday Boutique: Thursday, November 29, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort Ballroom, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. Shopping boutique open to the public at no charge. Luncheon and entertainment at 11:45 a.m.: $30. Cash bar available. Sponsored by Semiahmoo Women’s Club. RSVP by November 24: young.drum@hotmail. com or 817/600-4192. Christmas Bazaar: Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m.–4. p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Holiday shopping from local artisans and crafters, and cookies and candies sold by the pound. Over 25 local vendors. Info: 332-8040.

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Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store Registration: Families that live in the Blaine school district and whose children qualify for free or reduced lunch may now register for the new holiday gift assistance program, the Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store, sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Info or registration, at blainecap.org or 360/332-0740. Registration deadline is November 26.

Allied Arts Festival of the Arts: Through December 24, 10 a.m.–7

(See Sheriff, page 14)

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Weather Precipitation: During the period of November 5 to 11, 1.07 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2018 yearto-date precipitation is 29.24 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 55.7°F on November 16 with a low of 31.5°F on November 18. Average high was 55.7°F and average low was 39.04°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Blaine Library Book Sale: Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m, Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Books, audiobooks, DVDs and more. Info: 305-3637.

Holiday Art Fair and History Museum: Friday, November 30 and

December 7, 3–7 p.m., Saturday, December 1 and 8, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 674 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4544.

Messiah: Friday, November 30, 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 1, 2 p.m., Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty Street, Lynden. Presented by Lynden Choral Society. Suggested donation: $20 or $15 for students and seniors. Info: 360/354-2672 or lyndenchoral@gmail. com. Christmas Market: Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., St. Anne Catholic Church, 604 H Street. Crafts, food, gifts, wreathes, raffles. Vendor tables available for $20. Info: call Eydie 360/371-4366. Holiday Lights Dash: Saturday, December 1, 3 p.m. H Street Plaza. 1.5 mile obstacle course. Family run or walk. Registration: bbbparkandrec.org or 360/656-6416. Holiday Harbor Lights: Saturday, December 1, 3:30–7 p.m., Blaine G Street Plaza and Pizza Factory. Performances by Blaine Community Theater, Blaine school choir and band, tree lighting, visit with Santa, refreshments, petting zoo, horse-drawn trolley rides. See ad on page 8. North Cascades Concert Band Fall Concert: Saturday, December 1, 7:30 p.m., Blaine High School PAC, 1055 H St. Guest artists: Blaine High School Wind Ensemble. Info: nccband.org. Visions and Voices: Sunday, December 2, 2 p.m., Sylvia Center for the Arts Studio Theater, 205 Prospect Street, Bellingham. Sampling a variety of short films from “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers.” Featuring The Blot (1921) and Suspense (1913) both by Lois Webber. Tickets $10 or $5 with student ID. Available at Brown Paper Tickets. Winemaker’s Dinner: Sunday, December 4, 5–8 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Enjoy five courses paired with five wines, Cost $90. Reservations required: 360/392-0955. Family Resource Fair: Wednesday, December 5, 5–7:30 p.m., Blaine High School cafeteria, 1055 H Street. Presentations on teen suicide prevention and the impact of social media on teens. Dinner Provided. A Christmas Prelude: Saturday, December 8, Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Enjoy an evening of music by Angels Descending, appetizers and desserts. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Info: 332-8040. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

The Northern Light • November 22 - 28, 2018

Bell, Reyes join Birch Bay chamber board Sheriff ...

s Getting ready for 2019, the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce board of directors posed after a November 15 meeting. From l.: Vanessa Bell, Billy Brown, Doralee Booth, Mike Peetoom, Yvonne Lindquist, Iain Buchanan, Tony Reyes and Nancy Stull. Not Pictured: Pam Hanson. Bell and Reyes are new to the board. Photo by Molly Ernst

verbal in progress on Cedar Avenue. November 18, 12:33 a.m.: Motor

From page 13

vehicle

on Valley View Road, Custer.

and citation for driving under the in-

November 17, 1:42 p.m.: Suspicious

fluence. One citation for driving with

vehicle on Sunrise Road, Custer.

wheels off the roadway.

November 17, 1:59 p.m.: Suspicious

November 18, 9:07 a.m.: Trespass

vehicle on Sunrise Road, Custer.

cold call on Arnie Road.

November 17, 4:41 p.m.: Traffic haz-

November 18, 10:13 a.m.: Refer to

ard in progress on Birch Bay-Lynden

other agency on Petticote Lane.

Road and Delta Line Road, Custer.

November 18, 10:18 a.m.: Suspi-

November 17, 4:53 p.m.: Assist

cious vehicle cold call on Cam-

agency on Mile Post 271, Interstate 5.

bridge Loop.

November 17, 4:59 p.m.: Welfare

November 18, 11:16 a.m.: Domestic

check on Birch Bay-Lynden Road

verbal on Halibut Drive.

and Delta Line Road, Custer.

November 18, 11:22 a.m.: Watch for

November 17, 5:01 p.m.: Welfare

on Birch Bay Drive and Shintaffer Road.

check on Birch Bay-Lynden Road

November 18, 3:05 p.m.: Domestic

and Delta Line Road, Custer.

verbal on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

November 17, 5:04 p.m.: Welfare

November 18, 3:57 p.m.: Shots on

check on Birch Bay-Lynden Road

Peace Park drive.

and Delta Line Road, Custer.

November 18, 4:14 p.m.: Missing

November 17, 6:10 p.m.: Follow up

person cold call on Valley View

on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer.

Road, Custer.

November 17, 6:12 p.m.: Driving

November 18, 4:19 p.m.: Assist citi-

while impaired on Jackson Road.

zen on Blaine Road.

November 17, 6:41 p.m.: Watch for

November 18, 6:34 p.m.: Traffic stop

on Birch Bay Drive.

on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. One ar-

November 17, 10:34 p.m.: Suspi-

rest and citation for driving with a

cious circumstances on Blaine Road

suspended license.

and Shipyard Road.

November 18, 7:44 p.m.: Suspicious

November 17, 11:03 p.m.: Domestic

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Mary Gudrun Freeman

July 4, 1923 - November 4, 2018 Mary Gudrun Freeman passed away peacefully on November 4, 2018 at the age of 95. She was born July 4, 1923 in Akra, North Dakota to Elin and Skapti Olason, one of nine children. She helped on the family farm from picking potatoes to sewing dresses. When she was 25, she moved to Seattle, then to Blaine, where she worked for Wolten and Montfort Grocery Store. She met the love of her life, Lawrence Freeman. They were married March 3, 1950 and had four children: Larry, Mary, Jerald and Tim. Mom was always busy, raising a garden, watching numerous neighbor kids and relatives and baking the most amazing treats. She was a talented seamstress from making curtains and pillows to dresses for her daughter. She was also an expert at furniture and cabinet finishing, working with her husband who was a general contractor. She enjoyed traveling to visit relatives and staying home to enjoy her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was very proud of her Icelandic heritage and will always be Amma to her family. She is survived by her sons Larry (Penny), Jerald (Cindy) and Tim (Susan); 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation or Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt. Mary will be laid to rest in Hillsdale Cemetery next to her husband of 64 years, Lawrence. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, 2 p.m. at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine, WA 98230. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mary online at sigsfuneralservices.com.

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