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BBWARM starts construction on Seaview Drive By Steve Guntli Construction has begun on a stormwater improvement project in Birch Bay. On October 6, construction crews began work on the new drainage system on Seaview Drive in Birch Bay’s Cottonwood neighborhood. The project will replace failing pipes and culverts, improve ditches and replace old catch basins. These improvements will funnel stormwater to the bioswales on the corner of Seaview Drive and Maple Crest Avenue. Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management District (BBWARM) is funding the project. The Seaview drainage upgrade project has been in the works since 2013, after the completion of the Cottonwood neighborhood drainage improvement project. Project managers noticed stormwater was not being properly drained along Seaview Drive, leading to overflow that drained into the bluff above Birch Bay Drive. The upgrades will ensure storm runoff will be properly channeled to the bioswales, architectural elements that filter out pollutants and debris from stormwater before routing it into the bay. The project has been contracted to the Colacurcio Brothers of Blaine. Construction will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drivers should expect some minor delays along Seaview Drive, as well as the occasional short-term road closure. BBWARM estimates the project will be finished by early November.
s The Northern Light received a first place award for community service advertising on behalf of the Marine Park playground on October 9 at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual convention. Lori Maxim, incoming WNPA president, presented the award to Louise Mugar, Molly Ernst and Ruth Lauman. Also at the luncheon, Governor Jay Inslee was presented with WNPA’s Freedom’s Light Award for the governor’s efforts to bring more transparency to state government. For the full list of awards turn to page 19.
Marine Park playground opening rescheduled By Steve Guntli The opening for the Marine Park Playground has been pushed back. The city had scheduled a ribbon cutting for the new playground on October 12, but was forced to delay due to landscaping concerns at the site. The park will now open on Monday, October 26 at 4 p.m. City officials were concerned about the hydroseeding at the site. Hydroseeding is
a technique used to sod grounds quickly. The city was concerned the hydroseeding had been sprayed too late and would not set in time, leaving the park too muddy to use. With the forecast calling for heavy rain October 12, the city decided it would be better to give the hydroseeding time to settle. In addition, the contractors experienced a number of setbacks, including a broken-down truck, which contributed to
Birch Bay man arrested for slitting brother’s throat A Birch Bay man was arrested for first-degree assault after allegedly slitting his brother’s throat. Nathaniel Ernest Keith Deal, 27, was arrested on October 11 at around 3:30 a.m. Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call at the brother’s home in the 8200 block of Alder Way in Birch Bay. Deputies found Deal’s younger brother with a 4-inch cut along his throat. The victim was taken to PeaceHealth St.
Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham and has since been released. According to the sheriff’s office, Deal had blood on his shirt and his brother was bleeding from the neck when deputies arrived. Both men were heavily intoxicated and refusing to cooperate, with Deal threatening to release his pitbull on deputies if they attempted to arrest him. The dog eventually ran out of the house
and began acting aggressively, so deputies discharged a Taser at the dog, which ran back into the house. The victim had to be restrained before deputies could take him to the hospital. Both men claimed the victim had tripped and fallen on a nail, despite several witnesses hearing the younger brother repeatedly accuse Deal of slitting his throat. Deal posted bond and has been released awaiting trial.
the delay. “It was just one thing after another,” said deputy community planner Alex Wenger. “But we’ll be ready for sure by Thursday the 22nd, and hopefully we’ll have better weather on the day we open.” Wenger said the city plans to have all the vendors and entertainers scheduled for the October 12 opening return on October 26.
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School board, port and fire district candidates answer questions By Ian Ferguson Candidates for local government answered questions at the annual Birch Bay Candidates
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The Northern L ght The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com. Publisher & Managing Editor Patrick Grubb publisher@thenorthernlight.com Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Steve Guntli steve@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Furr kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Ian Ferguson ian@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@thenorthernlight.com Office Manager Amy Weaver info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com Contributors In This Issue Abby Millen, Dr. Brent Whitehead The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XXI, No 18 Circulation: 10,500 copies
The Editor: The Port of Bellingham is at a crucial time in its history and involved in several projects throughout the county. As these projects unfold, it is election time for a new port commissioner. I am retiring from the district 3 position and I strongly endorse Gary Jensen to be your new commissioner. Not only is Gary Jensen the mayor of Ferndale but he is also very involved with port-sponsored meetings throughout the county. He has much experience in negotiating with and/or listening to planners, developers, financial advisors, First Nation representatives, consultants, contractors and many other professional and non-professional people. This skill will be invaluable as we progress through developments. Three large projects – the reclamation of the former Georgia Pacific site in downtown Bellingham, the completion of the Bellingham International Airport and the Blaine Harbor project – will require several years to reach completion. With the excellent staff we have at the Port of Bellingham and Gary Jensen’s capabilities to work together with staff, success is in the making. Gary also is a recreational boater and has had many interactions with the commercial fleet. He feels the port has a good and reasonable moorage policy. Gary Jensen is a man of integrity, good judgment, leadership skills and a good sense of humor. He will be an excellent addition as your port commissioner. Jim Jorgensen Blaine The Editor: Hundreds of hours studying the official Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) coal export terminal application and learning pros and cons of the GPT coal export terminal proposal have led me to the conclusion that GPT would damage our air and water quality, our health, our home property values, our tourism and commercial fishing industries (threatening thousands of jobs), threaten farmers’ access to Nooksack River water and harm our shared natural treasures including wildlife. I am deeply concerned that GPT would transform our beautiful community, which is now based upon a healthy connection to the land and sea into North America’s biggest coal export dump. This November we the people of Whatcom County will elect two members to the Whatcom County Council. The results of this election will play a significant role in determining whether or not the GPT coal export terminal is built in our community. Only Whatcom County Councilmembers (not the people of Whatcom County) will ever get to cast a vote for or against the proposed GPT coal export terminal. I urge all Whatcom County voters who are concerned about the harmful GPT coal export proposal to please vote for Satpal Sidhu and Todd Donovan for Whatcom Coun-
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ty Council. Satpal Sidhu and Todd Donovan understand our concerns; they will protect our air, land and water from destruction by dangerous coal exports and promote the healthy growth of our economy. Also on the ballot are propositions that would change how we would elect Whatcom County Councilmembers in the future. These propositions will indirectly but significantly affect whether or not the coal export terminal is built. I urge all voters concerned about the harmful impacts of a coal export terminal to please vote to reject propositions 1, 2 and 3; and vote to approve propositions 9 and 10. There are two candidates for port commissioner, Bobby Briscoe and Gary Jensen. Gary Jensen promotes the GPT coal export terminal proposal. Bobby Briscoe is trustworthy, knowledgeable and a working fisherman. Bobby understands port operations and how to promote sea-going trade and maritime businesses that create family wage jobs. Please vote for Bobby Briscoe. Paula Rotundi Blaine The Editor: We strongly urge you to re-elect Dean Whitney as fire commissioner for fire district 21. Commissioner Whitney is a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and fire district 21. Commissioner Whitney has been involved in the fire service in Whatcom County for over 40 years serving as a volunteer firefighter, fire chief and fire commissioner. Commissioner Whitney remains committed to maintaining service levels to our community, is dedicated to representing the citizen taxpayers and supports the employees and public safety partners of the district. Commissioner Whitney remains committed to providing the community with
good fire and medical protection in a fiscally responsible manner. In casting your vote to re-elect Dean Whitney for fire district 21 board commissioner you are ensuring the continuity of the fire district governance. We feel commissioner Whitney is the best choice for the taxpayers of fire district 21. Bill Salter and Dean Berkeley North Whatcom Fire and Rescue fire commissioners The Editor: The Alternative Humane Society would like to thank Pam Smith for hosting the fourth annual Divots for the Dogs and Puttin’ for the Pups at Dakota Creek Golf on September 23. We would also like to thank Dave and his crew at Bellingham Signs by Tomorrow for the terrific hole sponsor signs and banner. Thank you also to Chris van Nuys at St. Moritz Watch Corporation for donating the prize for the winner of Puttin’ for the Pups. Thanks to all of our hole sponsors; we would not have had a successful event without you. Keep an eye on our website alternativehumanesociety.com for next year’s Divots for the Dogs and other future events. Linda Stack Alternative Humane Society volunteer
Corrections In the October 8 article about the football game between Blaine and Sedro-Woolley, we reported that Eric Davis made the first touchdown of the game. It was actually Jonathan Starcer. Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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the port has said, “OK, I’m going to do your lease based on market rates and what’s there.” Now, if it’s a condo developer, that land is more valuable and Mr. Bornstein can’t run his fish company. So that’s why every lease has to be different; the port cannot be completely consistent because that’s not right. We want to have a fish company that employs people. Would a condo do higher rates, yeah, but that’s not what’s good for Whatcom County. It has to be a mixture. It has to be a variable lease based on what’s there, and that’s why you need kind of strong commissioners. Robert Briscoe: Businesses that require waterfront property have to be priority to create family-wage jobs. Shipping and barging businesses, not condos and coffee shops. The rates need to be based on the local economy, not what Seattle is doing, not what San Francisco is doing. We don’t have the population like that to draw from for the businesses. As far as the lease rates, I’ve talked to the businesses down
there and most of the guys on a personal level and the leases for the properties are mostly 10-year leases with an option. When an industry wants to start in the port, they lease the property and then they have to build the buildings on site. One of the problems is that if you’re going to build a building, you’re going to want something that’s longer than 10 years. And I believe we need leases that have options for 20, 30 or 40year leases to businesses so they can set a business plan for the long term and not have to worry about picking up roots and moving somewhere. It’s also often a requirement in those cases for them to remove the building or do something with it. So there are a lot of things that need to be worked out, but priority should be given to those waterfront businesses. Q: Given the fact that port commissioners need outside employment to make a living, do
you feel you will have the time to spend the 28 hours per month that the present commissioners say is required to do the work? Gary Jensen: If you want to get stuff done you should give the job to a busy person. I run a plumbing business, and I currently have another high-paying job for 62 hours per month as the Mayor of Ferndale. My day timer is filled with activities, thank the Lord I have a very understanding wife. I think going to 28 hours per month from 62, sounds like I’ll have a lot more spare time. Robert Briscoe: This question is directed at me. I’m a commercial fisherman, and everybody seems to think I’m going to have a problem fulfilling the demands of the job. I’m not going to have that problem. Last time we had a commercial fisherman on the commission, he didn’t have a problem fulfilling the demands of the job, and I will not either.
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By Ian Ferguson The Borderites treated the home crowd to an action-packed nail biter in the homecoming game, grinding their way to a 35–28 win over Anacortes. A few spectacular passes and equally spectacular catches in the second half spelled the difference for Blaine. The Borderites came back to take the lead with a 15-yard diving touchdown catch by Anthony Ball in the fourth quarter, before Anacortes evened the score at 28 apiece with an 80-yard touchdown pass. That’s when Blaine quarterback Jalen Kortlever threw another bullet, hitting Jonathan Starcer in stride 30 yards downfield, and Starcer outran two defenders another 30 yards for the game-winning touchdown. “It was a fun game,” said Blaine head coach Jay Dodd. “I think
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we wish we could have won it a little easier, but it was kind of neat to have those big plays in the second half. A couple of the big plays were heading towards the homecoming crowd behind the end zone, so a lot of people got to see them.” For the first half of the game, Anacortes made it clear the Borderites would have to work hard for a victory. The Seahawks marched the ball 90 yards for a touchdown on their opening series. Then, on Blaine’s first possession, Kortlever threw an interception that was run back for a pick-six. “There was a breakdown on the front line and the receiver was a little off-route, so it wasn’t any one player’s fault,” Dodd said. “Kortlever did a good job shaking it off and focusing on what needed to be done.” The Borderites broke onto the scoreboard in the first play of the second half, when Riley Fritsch ran it in from the 5-yard line. Fritsch would continue to be the Blainetrain’s main engine for most of the night, as both teams exchanged long, grinding possessions with mostly running plays. But both teams were effective in the air as well; Anacortes made a big pass play in the second quarter to set up a 24-yard field goal. Fritsch scored again later in the quarter on a 9-yard run, showing his impressive ability to beat the outside corner. In the third, Blaine scored after a long running drive. Kortlever hit Ball with a 20-yard touchdown pass, and Kyle Sentkowski got the extra point to make the score 20–16 Blaine. Anacortes answered to take the lead, but the extra point was blocked, making it 22–20. The fireworks began in the fourth quarter. Ball made a tremendous diving touchdown
catch, then Kortlever earned two extra points with a QB sneak. Anacortes tied the game with a 65-yard passing touchdown, and missed the point-after attempt. With multiple time-outs to spare, Blaine went into a two-minute drill. On the second play of the drive, Kortlever threw a laser-guided missile to hit Starcer in stride. Starcer outran two corners and scored in front of the huge crowd of cheering Borderites. “We played better defense in the second half, and we felt more confident on offense,” Dodd said. “Our offensive line by far had their best night, and Riley [Fritsch] was able to run the ball the whole game. It was good to win a close game like this. Our upcoming games will probably come down to the fourth quarter, so it was good to have to fight for the win and perform under pressure to get the win.” Fritsch ran for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Kortlever threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns. Ball caught for 79 yards and two touchdowns, and Starcer caught for 60 yards and a touchdown. Layton Hagee made two receptions for 21 yards. Blaine will take on Burlington-Edison at home on Friday, October 16. “They have some good athletes in the skills positions,” Dodd said. “We’re going to try and prevent the big plays on defense. On offense we’ll try and do both – run the ball and pass. The line had their best night against Anacortes, so hopefully we can build on that and continue to run good offense. It should be a good game.” The game is a pink-out for breast cancer awareness, so all spectators are encouraged to wear pink clothing. The game begins at 7 p.m.
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Ashley Quesada brings worldly experience to the soccer pitch
s Blaine senior Ashley Quesada has played for professional Costa Rican women’s teams for the past two summers. The 17-year-old has her sights set on playing soccer in college. Photo by Janell Kortlever
By Ian Ferguson Ashley Quesada is the leading scorer for the Blaine girls soccer team, but it’s more than goal scoring that makes her an attractive prospect for college coaches. She has already played at the professional level, and demonstrates an ease and love for the game that is rare in a high school senior. Quesada, whose father Gio Quesada is from Costa Rica, tried out for the Costa Rican national women’s development team when she was 16 years old. She made the team, even though she was younger than most and she couldn’t always understand the coaches. “I was nervous,” she said. “My Spanish is OK, but sometimes they would speak too fast and I’d say, ‘Wait, what was that? I didn’t understand,’ and the coach would have to say it in a different way. It was kind of a challenge, but I got the hang of it over the time I was there.” Quesada thrived on the team, playing at forward. The next summer, she was invited to return to Costa Rica and play for a Division I professional team. This time, as a 17-year-old, she was competing
with players in their 20s and 30s. “It was surprising to find out how young I was compared to everyone on the team, but it was so much fun. It was an amazing experience,” Quesada said. “At first, like on any team, I was the new girl so people didn’t really talk to me. But by the end of it I got really close to everyone on the team. They were all really nice.” The ability to thrive in unfamiliar situations is something college coaches are keen to find in incoming freshman. Quesada has played for select teams across Whatcom County, and for Blaine schools since she was in elementary school. Combine that with her experience playing soccer in Costa Rica, and it’s plain to see fitting in with new teammates won’t be a problem for her. Quesada began playing soccer when she was three years old. Her father, who also played professionally in Costa Rica, was clearly an influence. “He and I would just practice for fun,” Quesada said. “At one point he asked me if I wanted to dance or play soccer. I always saw my dad playing soccer and I wanted to be like my dad. I just thought it was so fun, so I
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kept playing soccer all the way through school.” This year, Quesada is a captain of the Blaine varsity team. She has scored 12 of the team’s 15 goals this season and is in the top 10 for goals scored in the league. Still, she sees her role as more of a team motivator and support giver. “I try to get everyone excited for the game and support everyone,” Quesada said. Blaine head coach Kelly Tuski echoed that sentiment. “Ashley has great rapport with her teammates,” Tuski said. “She is able to be tough and direct with players while maintaining respect and good relationships.” Playing in Costa Rica, Quesada had to adapt to a different style of play. She found out that slide tackling was routine in Costa Rica, where in American high school girls soccer a slide tackle will earn a red card. Conversely, any pushing or use of the hands is forbidden in Costa Rica. “I learned pretty early on a little push there is a yellow card. I barely touched a girl and I got a yellow card. Then later I got taken out with a slide tackle and there was no card. I was like, OK, that’s how it is,” Quesada said. Stretching, apparently, is a little different in Costa Rica as well. “I started doing a stretch we do here in America and everyone was looking at me funny. They were like, ‘What are you doing?’ They were all laughing, it was funny. I tried to bring back some of the Costa Rican stretches, but they’re just weird,” Quesada said. Although she would like to continue playing soccer in Costa Rica, Quesada said she is focused on playing college soccer for now. She is considering several schools, including the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Cornell College in Iowa. Gio said the father in him would prefer her to be close to home so he can watch her games, but the coach in him knows she will choose the school that is best for her. “She told me she wants to go to a school where she will get a lot of playing time,” Gio Quesada said. “That’s encouraging, because it means she’s in it for the
love of the game, not just to say she’s a college athlete.” When asked if her father is her biggest fan, Quesada said, “Yeah, he really is. Him and my mom and my brother. But I get a lot of support from my teammates and my coaches. They all want to see me go far in life, and it feels really good to have that support. I love them.” Tuski said it’s been a pleasure watching Quesada develop as a player over the last three years. “As a sophomore, she was feisty and quick, and a great playmaker, but her composure in front of the net was still developing,” Tuski said. “Last year she gained a bit more leadership on the team as our junior captain, and we watched her game improve as she helped lead others in the charge. This year has been fun to watch. Something clicked, and her touch on the ball and composure in front of the net is spot-on. She has a rocket shot, but knows when to ease up and tap the ball into the corner.” Even more important for Tuski were the games when Quesada gladly agreed to anchor the defense. “We were missing three starting defenders, and she stepped into the back with ease. Her quickness and ability to read the other team’s attack was amazing. While she is a great forward, I think she would have a lot of success on defense in her post-high school play,” Tuski said. Quesada has aspirations to play beyond college, in Costa Rica
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This is your brain on games: How to have fun while staying sharp and fighting memory loss By Steve Guntli One of the most frightening things about growing old is the prospect that your brain won’t always be as sharp as it once was. While a certain degree of memory loss is inevitable, research has shown that there are ways to combat the effects of aging on the brain. Luckily, one of the most reliable methods is also one of the most fun: games. While board games and bingo have been popular in nursing homes and senior centers for years, new electronic games designed to help cognitive function may be most helpful. In early 2014, the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published a report on the largest-ever study done on memory training. Spanning more than a decade and using more than 3,000 subjects, the study began File Photo
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Beatles tribute show returns to Mount Baker Theatre By Steve Guntli Mount Baker Theatre will welcome back John, Paul, George and Ringo for a repeat performance of “In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles.” The show tells the story of the Fab Four through the eyes of Brian Epstein, the group’s manager and the storied “Fifth Beatle.” Epstein discovered the band and ushered them through some of the most iconic moments in modern music history, from their groundbreaking performances at the Cavern Club in London to their worldwide debut on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.
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Purple mountain misery: Adventures of an indoor enthusiast
s Murray the Marmot surveys his kingdom.
By Steve Guntli We round a rocky switchback on the narrow trail and nature’s splendor unfurls before us. Treetops so tall they block the sun. Crystalline drops of dew cascading down from the mossy branches like manna from heaven. A glorious waterfall carving its way through the centuries-old limestone and falling, gracefully yet ferociously, into the chasm below. The Olympic National Forest, in its pure sylvan splendor, is putting on a show. And once again, I’m stuck out here, forced to look at it. You’d think my wife Nicole would have learned her lesson by now. Four years we’ve been together, and I’ve made every outdoor excursion insufferable. Why would this one be any different? Sure, we were touring the Olympic Peninsula to celebrate our one-year wedding anniversary, but hey, she knew what she was getting into, so why put on airs? But I suppose she did go out of her way to be accommodating. She chose a bed and breakfast in nearby Sequim that boasted a huge collection of classic movies we could rent free of charge in our downtime. She promised only two relatively short excursions into the dreaded wilderness: one to Sol Duc Falls and another to Hurricane Hill, with
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the caveat that we may take occasional detours if the mood struck. She let me choose the restaurants and dictate the music/podcasts we listened to on the drive. And she let me bring my crankiness pillow, into which I could bury my face and scream when the whole of God’s creation proved to have too few screens and inadequate Wi-Fi. We started our day early, which was the first sign it was going to be terrible. It’s a well-documented fact that nothing worth doing ever started before 8 a.m. We left the cozy confines of our lovely seaside bungalow (from which we witnessed a seagull successfully battle a bald eagle) and headed for the visitor center to pick up some maps and vital information before heading to Sol Duc Falls, a good hour and a half away. About an hour into the journey, Nicole exercised her right to convince me to pull off at Lake Crescent, a huge and almost unbelievably clean and clear body of water. My wife is convinced this will make an excellent photo opportunity for the article she knows I’ll eventually write about this trip. And despite my protestations, the universe seemed determined to throw photo ops my way. First we walked to the end of a jetty to take in the (and I really can’t emphasize this enough) ridiculously clear water in the lake.
As if on cue, a family of ducks, including three or four calendar-worthy babies just learning to swim, paddled by. And then a rambunctious and photogenic teenage boy ran down the dock and dove headfirst into the water. And just in case I and the other random photographers out that day missed it the first time, he did it three more times for us. So OK, I grudgingly had to give Nicole points for that one. That was pretty cool. But then we got to Sol Duc and my mood turned sour once again. Yes, the park is beautiful, but I grew up in Colorado, very literally in the middle of the forest. My childhood home was 20 miles from the nearest gas station, and each bus ride to school was a two-and-a-half hour ordeal both ways. I spent my formative years surrounded by the best that Mother Nature had to offer, and I grew inured to big trees decades ago. I mentally checked my grouchiness gauge and found the needle had tipped past “curmudgeon” and was approaching “Andy Rooney,” so I made an effort to tone it down as Nicole and I headed up the trail. Nicole promised this wouldn’t be a long hike, but she’s a marathon runner; her perception of “long” is about 26 miles more than mine. I tried to lock her in to a specific number, but she remained noncommittal.
I think her hope was the majesty of the trail would overwhelm me and I’d finally decide to be a trooper before she had to set a deadline. No such luck. The trail was nice as trails go. Lots of rocks, lots of trees, lots of rain. Somewhere along the way, the thought entered my mind that perhaps I’m the problem. Maybe the reason I get like this has nothing to do with the exercise or the changes in elevation and everything to do with the fact that being out here heightens the disconnect between myself and my perception of “normal.” “Normal” people seek out activities like this, take great solace and enjoyment from hiking and snowshoeing and running half-marathons. Maybe I get upset because trips like this just emphasize how alien I can feel at times, how removed I am from the norm, and that upsets me more than anything else. And then I think, “Nah. This is just dumb. Let’s go home.” The next day’s excursion to Hurricane Hill was much more fruitful. The drive was less arduous and the trail guide Nicole had snagged from the visitor’s center promised views of the ocean from our destination. Since the ocean still held some novelty for my landlocked heart, I set out on this hike with a forced positive attitude. Hurricane Hill was the polar opposite of Sol Duc: wide open spaces as opposed to claustrophobic foliage, high elevations compared to gentle slopes. And marmots. Oh, the marmots. There were so many marmots on this trail I just about lost my mind.
I made it my goal to photograph as many of them as possible. I worked out names and elaborate backstories for each of them. I determined who would win in fights between these fabricated marmots and my favorite superheroes (Wolverine would beat Murray the Marmot, but Mortimer would triumph over Captain America, due to his marmot powers). I was so engrossed with the Marmot Expanded Universe that I almost didn’t notice when we reached the top of the hill and saw the beautiful, endless expanse of… fog. No ocean, no vistas, just lots and lots of fog. We trudged back down the mountain, poor in eye candy but rich in marmot-related shenanigans. On the way back home, as we considered the value of making reservations while waiting for hours to catch our ferry, Nicole asked if there would ever be a point that I would enjoy doing stuff like this. Like, really enjoy it, beyond my innate desire to turn everything I do into an opportunity for sarcasm. And I didn’t really know how to answer that question. I very much want to enjoy these activities, because my wife enjoys them and I enjoy my wife. I want to make her happy, but I have to wonder if going along on these trips and being super annoying is working towards that end. In answer to her question, I told her that I’m trying, and in the meantime, I’ll let my sarcasm guide me. Even when there are no marmots to fuel my imagination.
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October 1, 1932 - September 24, 2015 “Loved and missed by many.” One of 13 children, born to John and Lillian Bell of Manchester, England, Ivy married U. S. Airman Richard E. Moore in 1953, and immigrated to America aboard the H. M. S. Queen Elizabeth, and became a U. S. citizen in 1957. After living in France, Germany, Kansas, Texas, New York and Arizona, she came to Las Vegas, NV in 1960. Ivy married again in 1969, this time to Joe Urtado, the true love of her life. Ivy worked in retail jewelry at the Vegas casinos for many years, meeting the ‘rat pack’ Jerry Lewis, among others. In 2003 she moved to Birch Bay, and then to Blaine a year later. A member of the Senior Center, she loved family, friends, Pekingnese Meko, bingo, yard sales, and a good cup of tea. Ivy is survived by sisters Hilda LaCroix of B.C., and Alma Kingman of Okanagan, WA, son Richard A. Moore (Angela), Las Vegas, NV, daughter Teresa M. Moore of Birch Bay, grandson Sean Moore and wife, Marissa, of Las Vegas, NV, and numerous nieces and nephews in B.C. and Great Britain. There will not be a formal service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Stafholt Good Samaritan in Blaine, or the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
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The horror genre, when done right, produces some of the most potent and memorable films of all time, films that act as a time capsule of our national anxieties. Unfortunately, there are relatively few great or even good horror films, and for every masterpiece like “Jaws” or “The Shining” there are about 50 like “Sharknado” or “Hostel” to sully the landscape. Finding a high-quality horror film means slogging through a whole lot of garbage first. Luckily for you, dear reader, I’ve already done the dirty work. Here, for your Halloween viewing pleasure, are three fantastic horror films that may have escaped your notice. The Babadook (2014) Directed by Jennifer Kent Female directors are poorly represented in cinema, and that’s especially true with horror films. Only a handful of female directors have tackled the genre, and even fewer have produced great films. Australian Jennifer Kent can now add her name to that elite list. “The Babadook” is singularly scary and imaginative, and makes a compelling case for more women to take charge in the horror genre. Amelia (Essie Davis) is a recently widowed mother of a young boy (Noah Wiseman), with whom she struggles to connect. Stressed out from work, lonely and hating herself for not being the mother she feels she should be, Amelia begins to lose sleep. Her troubles are compounded by the appearance of a mysterious children’s book, which speaks of an evil creature called the Babadook that will invade your home and refuse to leave. Even worse, she’s starting to suspect the book isn’t a work of fiction. The tension ramps up from
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) Directed by Eli Craig “Tucker and Dale vs. Evil” takes delight in subverting the expectations that decades of horror films have instilled: It has attractive college kids, drugs, sex and menacing-looking hillbillies. The only difference is that those hillbillies, the titular Tucker and Dale (Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine), are sweet, harmless goofballs just out for a weekend of fishing. The college kids, stereotypically drunk and stupid and raised on the conventions of the horror genre, immediately and irrationally decide Tucker and Dale are a threat. In the process of arming themselves to defend against the inevitable hillbilly massacre, the idiot college kids, through a series of hilarious slapstick misunderstandings, begin to accidentally kill themselves all over Tucker and Dale’s property. “Tucker and Dale” is really more of an elaborate farce than a straight-up horror film, but it has a healthy amount of decent scares sprinkled amongst the silliness. The performances at the center make the concept work. Labine steals the show as the sweet, insecure Dale, who can’t believe his luck when beautiful psychology major Allison (Katrina Bowden) seems to take a shine to him. It’s Allison who instigates the film’s funniest moment: a détente between the hillbillies and the frat boys, where the horror movie stock characters discuss their feelings over a cup of tea. Just think how many lives could have been spared if Freddy or Jason had just brewed some chamomile. Each of these titles is available through the Blaine Public Library. To reserve a copy, visit the local branch or go online to wcls.org. Happy Halloween!
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there, and while the prospect of a creaky-voiced specter haunting the house is terrifying enough, it’s the anxious subtext that makes the film truly frightening. Amelia is a woman who fears she’s failing at the role society has told her she is biologically built for, and she feels overwhelmed with loneliness and failure. This is a perspective that’s been missing from horror films, and film in general, and it adds a welcome depth to the spooky proceedings. The Stepfather (1987) Directed by Joseph Ruben At first glance, this under-viewed gem would appear to be another mindless entry in the late ’80s slasher film craze. More than just an empty scarefest, “The Stepfather” is a sharp and often quite funny satire of suburban American values. Terry O’Quinn stars as the titular character, a milquetoast insurance agent harboring a deadly secret. He is obsessed with a 1950s ideal of the perfect American family: white picket fences, strong moral values, everything in its place. When the realities of modern family dynamics intrude on his vision, he snaps, murdering his current family, changing his identity and moving on to the next town. Now, under the assumed identity of “Jerry Blake,” he’s married a lonely widow with a rebellious teenage daughter, who is the only one to see beneath his perfect façade. At times bracingly scary and laughably absurd, “The Stepfather” walks a fine line that horror-comedy hybrids often tend to miss. O’Quinn (best known for TV’s “Lost”) is phenomenally scary in this role, making even the most banal gestures and glances menacing. Just be sure to avoid the awful 2009 remake. That one actually is a mindless slasher flick.
Any children from infant to 18 months old will be seen free of charge. The Shriners Hospital can help treat problems with joints, bones or muscles, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, scoliosis, hip disorders, hand or foot disorders, club foot, skeletal abnormalities, cleft palate and burn
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Police Reports October 7, 1:06 a.m.: King County Sheriff’s deputies located an abandoned, possibly stolen vehicle in their jurisdiction, which was registered to a Blaine resident. The car had been stripped of its valuable parts and contained drug paraphernalia. Blaine officers contacted the registered owner, who stated she had sold the vehicle several months before. There was no report of sale on file with the department of licensing, and the resident was given contact information for the King County authorities. October 8, 7:35 a.m.: Blaine Police responded to a sheriff’s office request for assistance with a rollover collision on Drayton Harbor Road. The arriving officer found a car off the road with all of its tires sunk in to the muddy shoreline. The vehicle had not rolled over, and its driver had purposefully swerved off the pavement to avoid being struck by an oncoming auto that had drifted across the centerline. The officer assisted with traffic control until relieved by deputies. October 8, 12:30 p.m.: A resident reported an ongoing problem with a motorist endangering other drivers and pedestrians by running multiple stop signs and speeding. The information was provided to all
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plaint about livestock kept within city limits. A copy of the ordinance was delivered to the residence where the beasts are corralled. The owners were not at home so the problem was explained to an adult relative who was present. She promised to pass the information on to those responsible. The ordinance provides the owners seven days to bring their flock of chickens into compliance. October 12, 9:43 p.m.: Police discovered an open door and lights on inside a business that has been vacant for some time. Officers checked the inside and discovered a person inside remodeling the business for the new owner. He advised he and his brother would be living inside the building while making the repairs. October 13, 10:15 p.m.: Police were called to a residence to assist with a problematic raccoon. The homeowner had spotted the critter perched in a tree directly over a hen house full of unsuspecting victims. The animal was unhappy about the attention it was receiving and waddled away, at least temporarily. This report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthern light.com.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of October 6 to October 12 there were 1.03 inches of precipitation. The 2015 year-to-date precipitation is 20.18 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 72.5°F on October 9, with a low of 48.3°F on October 6. Average temperature for the week was 59.0°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Computer/Technology Tutoring: Thursday, October 15, 2 and 2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Need help with or want to learn more about your Nook, Kindle, laptop, tablet or even cell phone? These half-hour sessions provide one-on-one tutoring. Info: 305-3637. Girl Scout Parent Info Night: Thursday, October 15, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Library meeting room, 610 3rd Street. Parents info and an activity for the girls. Info: graumann@girlscoutsww.org. Winter Coat Distribution: Friday, October 16, 9 a.m.–noon, Livingston International Warehouse, 270 C Street, Blaine. Free winter coats, hats, gloves, and socks for all ages. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program and Interfaith Coalition. Blaine Senior Center Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, October 17, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Family fun, pancakes, waffles or French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. Adults $6, children under 12 $4. Info: 332-8040. Interviewing Strategies: Saturday, October 17, 10–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Find out what companies are looking for and how to maximize your success in the interview process. Info: 305-3637. Lummi Artists and Small Business Fair: Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen (Gateway) Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, Ferndale. Artists and entrepreneurs display their crafts and services. Whatcom Wedding Tour: Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., eight Whatcom County wedding venues. Meet with highly qualified wedding vendors. Tickets $5. Info: thesimplyorganizedbride.com. Microsoft Excel – The Basics: Monday, October 19, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn to organize, format and calculate data with this popular spreadsheet program. Registration is required and class is limited to nine students. Info: wcls.org or 305-3637. Healing Hearts Benefit Breakfast: Thursday, October 22, 7:15–8:30 a.m., Windows on the Bay, Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham. Be educated by the healing stories and experiences that take place between humans and their animal partners. Info: animalsasnaturaltherapy.com. Art by Marjory Reception, Show and Sale: Friday, October 23, 7–10 p.m., and Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 2996 Main Street, Custer. Original paintings, prints and cards. St. Anne’s Church Altar Society Fall Festival: Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., H and 6th Street, Blaine. Raffle, bake sale, white elephant items and crafts. Info: Marion, 371-3884. Shriners Hospital Screening Clinic: Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Ferndale Masonic Hall, 5638 3rd Avenue, Ferndale. Screening to identify children who can benefit from orthopedic and burn/scar care, regardless of families’ ability to pay. Info: 366-3007. Kids Karnival: Saturday, October 24, 1–3 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Games, snacks, arts and crafts, Zig Zag and Ragz clowns. Costume parade at 2:30 p.m. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org. Harvest Carnival: Sunday, October 25, 4–6 p.m., Dakota Creek Center, 8732 Blaine Road, Blaine. Family fun, costumes welcome. Games, candy and popcorn. Suggested candy donation. Info: dakotacreekcenter.com. Cross Border Business Expo: Wednesday, October 28, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., The Event Center at Silver Reef, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale. More than 70 exhibitors, talks and more. Blaine Primary PTO Harvest Festival: Wednesday, October 28, 5:30– 7:30 p.m., Blaine Middle School Cafeteria. Primary school students and their families are encouraged to come in costume for food and games. Family Halloween Activity Day: Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora Street, Bellingham. Dress up, explore an exhibit, make a Halloween book and hear un-frightful stories. All ages. Admission $3, members free. Info: whatcommuseum.org. Halloween at Paso del Norte: Saturday, October 31, 8–11 p.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Live music by JP Falcon Grady, costume contest and drink specials in the bar. Info: 332-4045. Public Meeting on Health Care Access: Saturday, November 7, 9:30 a.m., Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham. Featuring representatives from University of Washington School of Public Health, President Health Care for All WA and Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Advancement. Info: 398-2295. Ciderfest: Saturday, November 7, noon–5 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Hard cider tasting, brat bar, home cider brewing competition, brewing workshop and more. Info: bellewoodfarms.com.
Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning, Zumba Step, pickleball, yoga, line dancing and more. Visit website for days and times. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Afterschool Activities: Weekdays, 2:30–5:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Kids ages 5 and up. A different theme each week, organized games as well as board games. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. AA Meetings: Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon; Wednesday, 7 p.m. (women only); Saturday, 11 a.m., United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street, Blaine. Al-Anon Meetings: Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248. Community Meals: Wednesdays, 5–6:30 p.m., Blaine Community Center, 763 G Street. Dinners provided free of charge; donations accepted. Everyone is welcome! Info: communitymealsblaine@gmail.com. Live Music with J.P. Falcon Grady and Special Guests: Saturdays, 7–10 p.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Info: 332-4045. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Blaine High School homecoming 2015 T Newly crowned homecoming queen Dacia Blanco greets king Joshua Fakkema at Blaine High School’s homecoming coronation ceremony on October 8. Far right: Sophomores Gabe Haworth and Catie Butters (with Fakkema) participate in a “Newlywed Game”-inspired game show. Senior prince Trevin Brady answers a question, much to princess Caitlin Hickey’s embarrassment. Juniors Allen Louie and Daphne Pugh don’t quite agree on Louie’s favorite food. Prince and princess Adrian Williams and Vanessa Myers. Photos by Steve Guntli
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