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Whatcom County Auditor’s Office open longer for election B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e With the general election close at hand, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office has extended office hours to assist voters requiring assistance. On Saturday, November 5, the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist voters who either have not received a ballot, need a replacement ballot or require another copy of the voter’s pamphlet. This election, postage is upped to 68 cents in Whatcom, Snohomish and Douglas counties due to the size and weight of ballots. However, Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein confirmed last week that ballots will still make it to the elections office, even if they’re not properly stamped. Costs can be avoided by using a ballot drop-box, located in 15 locations throughout the county, including the Blaine Library, located at 610 3rd Street, and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, located at 4581 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. A drop box will also be located at the community center in Point Roberts on Election Day only from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Drop boxes will be open at all hours, seven days per week, until 8 p.m. on Election Day, this coming Tuesday, November 8, the same day by which mail-in ballots must be post marked. For those who’ve yet to receive a ballot in the mail and are unable to attend the extended hours on Saturday, call the Whatcom County election office at 360/778-5102.
s A masked event-goer bears a wide grin at the Kids Karnival in Birch Bay. The event was sponsored by the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and Lion’s Camp Horizon and took place on Saturday, October 29 at the Birch Bay Activity Center. Games, a pumpkin putt golf tournament, snacks and clown duo Zig Zag and Ragz provided entertainment. For more Halloween photos from around Blaine and Birch Bay, turn to page 10.
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Blaine school district asks for closure waiver By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School students may not have to make up all four school days they missed after a September 28 electrical explosion in a mechanical room. The district is asking the state office for superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) for a waiver for two of the days high school students missed in September and October. The outage canceled classes for all district schools on September 29, and for just high school students the following three school days. The district has already scheduled two makeup days. An extra day has been tacked
on to the end of the year for all students, making June 16 the scheduled last day of school. High school students will make up a day on November 14, which was previously a professional development day for teachers. That day is still a teacher workday for kindergarten through 8th grade classes. The change doesn’t leave any wiggle room in the schedule for high school graduation, which is currently set for June 9. Seniors can’t graduate more than five school days before the official last day of school, which is now pushed back to Friday, June 16. If schools miss another day, or if OSPI
doesn’t waive the two days, then the planned graduation date would be more than five school days before the last day for the rest of the students and will have to be rescheduled. “The date for high school graduation is uncertain right now. We will need to get through winter first,” said district assistant to the superintendent Tina Padilla. The district had no school closures last school year, however, and the lone closure the previous year was for a teacher walk out. The district hopes to hear back from OSPI about the waiver application in the next few weeks, Padilla said.
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e A man facing a November 7 trial for assault has now been accused of trying to arrange the murder of the assault victim and her boyfriend. Kurt Ebe, 60, in jail since July, attempted to solicit the help of a fellow inmate by offering him $25,000 to do the deed. An affidavit of probable cause determination filed October 27 alleges that Ebe presented the idea to fellow inmate Mathew Staniford while in custody at the Whatcom County Jail. According to prosecutors, Ebe hoped the murder would get
charges dismissed from a July 16 assault, which allegedly occurred after Ebe accused a woman, Coerud Sowers, of stealing a rug that belonged to him. Sowers had been living in a tent on his property on the 2300 block of Birch Bay–Lynden Road. Ebe is accused of dousing Sowers and her belongings with gasoline after the pair began arguing about the rug. Sowers fled the scene because she said she felt threatened after Ebe held a lit match near her personal items, according to the affidavit. Ebe was charged two days later with assault in the first degree. Unable to make bail of $250,000, he has sat in jail since then.
Ebe, now facing two counts of solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, is alleged to have asked Staniford to murder Sowers by inducing a drug overdose with a lethal mix of heroin and fentanyl, a notoriously powerful drug combination responsible for a recent surge in drug overdoses. According to prosecutors, Ebe downplayed the legal consequences to Staniford and cited an incident in which he was charged and sentenced with the unlawful delivery of a controlled substance following the fatal overdose of Tara Smit at his home in 2006. (See Courts, page 3)
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Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies received a letter in early October from Staniford reporting his conversations with Ebe. Subsequently, Staniford was outfitted with a recording device and was able to have Ebe repeat his proposal including alterations to the original offer. According to the affidavit, Ebe later reduced the original offer to $10,000 – $5,000 each for Sowers and her boyfriend, James Richstein. Ebe gave the inmate a handdrawn map to the victims’ home and instructed Staniford to pose as a Canadian citizen interested
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Free day bus passes offered to county service agencies B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Social and health service providers across Whatcom County are invited to apply for free day passes through the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA). Up to 50,000 passes will be given out to approved agencies during the annual campaign, strictly to organizations that provide assistance to low income or disabled members of the community throughout the year. Currently, it costs $3 to purchase a day pass, which allows for multiple bus rides in a single day. The passes are only available for purchase on the bus. Free passes are intended for
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President/Vice President................................... Donald Trump/Mike Pence
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REPUBLICAN 2016Sutherland Recommendations Robert U.S. Congress – District 1 ................................................ President/Vice Donald Trump/Mike Pence District 2 ................................................ Marc Hennemann U.S. Congress –President................................... U.S. Senate .............................................................................. Chris Vance ................................................................................... Bill Bryant Governor U.S. Congress.................................................................. – District 1 ................................................ Robert Sutherland Marty McClendon Lt. Governor U.S. Congress – District 2 ................................................ Marc Hennemann Kim Wyman Secretary of State ................................................................... Governor ................................................................................... Bryant State Treasurer ................................................................. DuaneBill Davidson Lt.or Governor .................................................................. Marty McClendon Michael Waite .................................................................................... Secretary of State ................................................................... Kim Wyman Attorney General ...................................................... No Recommendation State Treasurerof ................................................................. Duane Davidson Commissioner Public Lands ......................................... Steve McLaughlin or .................................................................................... Michael Waite Superintendent of Public Instruction ......................... No Recommendation Attorney General ...................................................... No Recommendation State Senator 40 ...................................................... – District Daniel Miller Commissioner of Public Lands ......................................... Steve McLaughlin State Representative – District 40, Position 1 & 2....... No Recommendation Superintendent of Public Instruction ......................... Recommendation State Representative – District 42, Position 1 ..............No Luanne Van Werven State Senator – District 40 ...................................................... Daniel Buys State Representative – District 42, Position 2 .......................... VincentMiller State – District 40, Position 1 & 2....... No Recommendation Dave DeWolf State Representative Supreme Court Justice, Position 1 .................................. State Representative – District 42, Position 1 .............. Luanne Van Werven State Supreme Court Justice, Position 5 .................................. Greg Zempel State Supreme Representative – District 42, Position 2 .......................... Vincent Buys State Court Justice, Position 6 ................................... Dave Larson State Supreme Court Justice, Position 1 .................................. Dave DeWolf
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Proposition 1 – EMS2016 Levy Recommendations 1 ................................................ Robert Sutherlan U.S. Congress – District
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– District 2 ................................................ U.S.●Congress A new $47 million tax to pay for one ambulanceMarc Henneman Secretary of State ................................................................... Kim Wyma costing $1.8 million. Where does the rest of the Bryan Governor ................................................................................... Davidso State Treasurer ................................................................. DuaneBill money go? Lt.or Governor .................................................................. Marty McClendo ●.................................................................................... Officials admit a new ambulance is not needed yet Michael Wait based on stringent National Standards. Secretary of State ................................................................... Kim Wyma No Recommendatio Attorney ...................................................... ● WeGeneral will continue to enjoy excellent service without Duane Davidso State Treasurer ................................................................. new taxes and irresponsible spending. Commissioner of Public Lands ......................................... Steve McLaughli or .................................................................................... Michael Wait of Public Instruction ......................... No Recommendatio Superintendent
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The Northern Light • November 3 - 9, 2016
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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
Blaine middle schoolers urge the importance of voting
s Eighth grade students from Blaine Middle School pose proudly after putting pen to paper last week on letters expounding on the importance of voting. Just days before the November 8 general election, class instructors Sarah Fisher and Coby Hoffman led the project in the bi-weekly Academy Class, which is an enrichment course focusing on reading and social studies. A total of 17 letters were sent to The Northern Light last week and can be read online at thenorthernlight.com. Leading up to the project, students were tasked with reading five to six articles about the election and were asked to watch a short video. After all, Fisher said, they’ll be voting in the next presidential election.
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Letters The Editor: I’d like to thank everyone who was involved in the Crab Feed Fundraiser for the high school football team on October 22. It was a great event that raised a lot of money for our football program. Thank you to the over 200 people that attended, enjoying all-you-can-eat crab for 90 minutes. I’d like to specifically thank Tricia Johnson for organizing the event. She does such an outstanding job organizing the night and helping our football program be the best it can be. She understands what it is to be a Borderite, so thank you very much. I’d also like to thank Danielle Dickinson and everyone involved in all of our silent auction items. Some great items were up for bid and so many parents and community members had a part in donating for our silent auction. I’d also like to thank my dad. He was always working behind the scenes and got the crab from a great local business,
Boundary Fish. I’d also like to thank Bill Dodd and Rob Adams for their time and effort for the event. And a special thanks to my wife Joelle. Thank you for always being there and being so supportive. Again, thank you to the entire Blaine community for such a great event. Our program believes in teaching life lessons through sport. Events like this help us reach that goal. Jay Dodd Blaine The Editor: Blaine residents, visitors to the inn, bird watchers and tourists will be as saddened as I am when they see that a tree on Semiahmoo Spit, which has provided a perch for eagles and other birds to my knowledge for the last 15 years and I am sure much longer, has either been pushed or fallen over. This tree was very close to new homes presently being built on the spit
and while there are some artificial trees near other homes, under construction, the eagles appear to be scarce. At a recent Semiahmoo residents’ meeting, Blaine’s community development director said, “It was just a tree and of course it will not be replaced.” This gentleman was also involved in the process of approving the application to build these homes (Continued on next page)
Letters Policy: The Northern Light does not publish political letters between October 27 and the November 8 election. 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.
Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District: Third Wednesday, 6 p.m., location varies. Info: bbwarm.whatcom county.org.
Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: ci.blaine.wa.us.
Blaine Parks Board: Third Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330.
Blaine Planning Commission: Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com.
Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blaine.wednet.edu.
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Birch Bay Chamber Office, 7900 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Info: blainebirchbayparkandrec.org.
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November 3 - 9, 2016 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) on the spit, at the same time the county was erecting Tsunami Evacuation Route signs on roads around the area. With the current concern and publicity about earthquakes and tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest, is it unreasonable to question the logic of building homes in this vulnerable area, at the risk of exposing residents to danger and possibly further costs to the city of Blaine? The realtor representing the builder of these homes has boasted that this is the most beautiful piece of land in the Pacific Northwest. So what do we do with it – we build on it and the birds lose or leave their home in paradise. God bless America! Trevor Hoskins Blaine The Editor: With a plethora of state initiatives and local tax measures on our November ballots, we appreciate the article by Pat Grubb in last week’s issue of The Northern Light. Your paper did an outstanding service for our voters by shedding light on the big contributors behind these ballot measures. It makes one wonder why the majority of media didn’t bother digging into these financial affairs. Reading your “Follow the money” article was very enlightening.
While we have no problem when local, current or former Washington state citizens like Steve Ballmer and Paul Allen throw their money at a cause, it irks us when out-of-state entities get involved in a big way, like California, New York and George Soros’ son. What’s in it for them? Thank you for your great public service! Ted Angell Blaine The Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of my clients for your support in making my business a success. So many of you have shared your life stories, as I have shared mine with you. I will truly miss our time together. Several have become like family to me. Thirteen years is a long time. It was a dream come true to have a shop of my own and be part of this downtown community. This decision was hard for me. I have decided to move down to New Mexico to be closer to my sisters. The new building owner made it possible for me to pay it forward to the new barber, LaDena, who be taking over the shop. She brings to the shop her many years’ of barber experience. I have lived here in this community a long time and will miss it and all the people who make it
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Blaine girls varsity soccer finished its season with a close game against Lakewood that was scoreless aside from a Lakewood goal in the second minute. Prestyn LaLone scored the goal for Lakewood. The Borderites had five shots on goal and several near misses on breakaways, compared to Lakewood’s nine shots on goal. “I think the team did really well as a group,” said head coach Kelly Tuski. “They started out slow and worked hard. The outcome, I feel, could have been different. If we capitalized on some of those goal scoring opportunities, we could have made the postseason.” Blaine finished the season one spot short of the district playoffs. Tuski praised the team’s work ethic and said it was just reaching its peak and was ready for the playoffs. The Borderites displayed their improved passing and ball control in the final game, something they’ve worked on all season, Tuski said. “In the last couple games they really put it together,” she said. “I could tell they were proud of
s Blaine midfielder Madeline Hall beats a Lakewood defender to the ball in an October 24 game at Pipeline Fields.
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the way they were moving the ball around.” The Borderites finished the season 2–13–1. Sky Nolasco led the team in goals with five. Gracelyn Economy had three, Maya Ball had two and Sydney Thrall had one. After the Lakewood game, Blaine players and fans celebrated the team’s three seniors: Brooke
Giffen, Monika Kelly and Bianca Rodriguez. The seniors led a relatively young team, which included six freshmen out of 18 players. “We definitely didn’t anticipate having so many freshmen on varsity. Overall, our juniors and seniors did a great job setting a good example,” Tuski said. “The seniors are a group we are really proud of.”
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nent is undefeated in regular season games and is the highest seed in the district playoffs. The winner advances to the 2A state playoffs at the Tacoma Dome, which start on Friday, November 11.
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Volleyball ends season with playoff loss to Bellingham Blaine varsity volleyball ended its season on Tuesday, November 1, with a 3–0 loss to Bellingham in a district playoff game at Bellingham High School. The young team finished the regular season with a 6–9 record overall, an improvement over last year’s 4–10 record. “The girls are improving and they’re working really hard,” head coach Bryan Clausen said after the team’s last regular season game on October 26. “They’re doing really well.” Though the Borderites lost in three sets to Bellingham (8–7 in regular season games) the team had its moments and led much of the first set. The Borderites got out to a 12–6 lead thanks to blocks and kills by Sydney Feenstra, Josie Deming, Kati Newton and Alexis Hallberg, and an ace by Hallberg. Bellingham closed the gap late in the set and pulled to win 25–22. Blaine’s defense kept them in the game through the next two sets as Bellingham’s offense came alive, though the Borderites lost the sets 25–16 and 25–12. “The defense has gotten better throughout the year more than anything else,” Clausen said. “Hitting has improved, but not as much as defense.” Bellingham shut the door on Blaine in the third set when its libero Sophia Lawrence had three aces in a row on an 8-point scoring run. Libero is a defensive specialist that isn’t limited by the rules of rotation. Last week, the Borderites suffered a close loss against Lake-
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Many of us ignore physical symptoms – an aching tooth, a shoulder that locks up, early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure. Maybe we’re afraid of the dentist, don’t want to face possible surgery, or don’t want to deal with medications and lifestyle changes. We may also ignore signs of depression and other mental illnesses for a variety of reasons. We might feel mental illness is a sign of weakness, or fear that friends, family or employers would judge us or discriminate against us. Many Americans experience prejudice, discrimination, abuse and victimization based on a mental health diagnosis. For too long, Americans paid for health insurance that did not recognize that treatment for mental health and substance use disorders is as essential as other medical treatment. It’s time for us to let people who are living with mental health conditions know that they are not alone, and that this administration is providing important protections for people experiencing mental illness.
A recent report from the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force includes a series of new actions and recommendations to ensure that insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services is comparable to general medical care because, just as with other illnesses, we can’t afford to neglect our mental health. Mental illnesses take a huge toll on individuals and society as a whole. The annual direct and indirect economic costs of mental illnesses in the U.S., particularly untreated mental illnesses, are estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Productivity and income are reduced, healthcare costs for other illnesses rise, and addiction, homelessness and disability rates rise. According to recent statistics, 43.4 million adults aged 18 or older experienced some form of mental illness in the past year, and the CDC projects depression will be the second leading cause of disability worldwide by 2020. Though disabling when symptoms persist, depression is treatable and most Americans greatly improve with treatment, services and recovery supports. Signs of depression include experiencing some of the following, most of the day, for at least two weeks:
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Windows frame vistas of Drayton Harbor, Semiahmoo Bay, Blaine, White Rock, Mt Baker. Deck invites outdoor entertaining. Kitchen, dining, living, master all optimize vistas. Primary living on main. Versatile spaces: 3-BR+flex space. den/library/ office. 3 uniquely different/beautiful levels, ea w/bd/bth.
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One level w/ bonus room over garage, 2,670 s.f. 3-BR, 2.5-BA, office, bonus rm, & 3-car garage on 2.33 acres. Elevated site, southern exposure. Open floor plan, great room concept. Bamboo, Hardi, stainless, granite, tile, walkin closet.
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is purchased, consumed and disposed of. The forum acts as a valuable resource for the public to learn more on the topic and to connect with organizations promoting the cause. This year, familiar faces from the Bellingham-based Opportunity Council, Community to Community, the Community Food Co-op and Sustainable Connections plan to attend, said Whatcom Food Network assistant Diana Meeks. The Center for Good Food Purchasing associate director Colleen McKinney will lead a presenta-
tion about values-based food purchasing for public institutions. To guide them in this effort, the organization carries the five following core values: to improve local economies, maintain health, boost the local workforce, protect animal welfare and increase environmental sustainability. The organization continues to lead the effort in health conscious and locally based food purchasing for public institutions such as schools, hospitals and government agencies. Staff with the organization credit their work with the Los Angeles School District as being one of their greatest successes. With their help, the school district now serves locally sourced and healthy meals. Maintaining a sustainable and
local food source “makes a really big impact on local and regional food systems,” Meeks said. Guest speaker Mark Peterson from Bellingham-based Sustainable Connections will also make an appearance to discuss organic food waste in Whatcom County and the associated challenges. Participants will have the chance to take part in an open discussion about local food systems and will have additional opportunities to network with the slew of interest groups already on the docket to attend. The event is free and requires an RSVP. To learn more call 360/6477093 or visit their website at whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/foodnetwork.
Habitat for Humanity hosts a permit party
s Staff and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County celebrated a permit they recently received to build a home in Birch Bay. The wait took four years and now the team is finally able to build. Photo by Holly Harkener
Semiahmoo Resort to host Veterans Day dinner and auction
Photo courtesy of Richmond Public Relations
Semiahmoo Resort is honoring veterans this November 11 with a dinner and auction to benefit Lynden-based Growing Veterans. The nonprofit aims to empower service men and women as they reenter civilian life through the cultivation of agriculture. The honorary event at Semiahmoo Resort begins at 6 p.m. and costs $95 per person and $85 for veterans with a $99 room rate for ticket holders. Food presented to guests will be fresh from the Growing Veterans farm and will be cooked up by chefs Roy Breiman and Patrick Glennon. A live auction will feature travel packages, events tickets and more. Proceeds will go to Growing Veterans, which, staff say, is hoping to purchase a farm in Mount Vernon, a tractor and a hoop house. To make a reservation, visit semiahmoo.com or call 360/318-2042.
port, and referrals to treatment and recovery services anywhere in the state, call or visit the Washington Recovery Help Line at 866/789-1511 or contact Washington Information Network 211
at 877/211-9274. For providers near you, visit Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Treatment Services Locator, or call 800/662-HELP (4357).
s Chef Bruno Feldeisen confers with Air Force veteran Sean Dalgarn, who is a cultivator and volunteer coordinator with Growing Veterans.
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Authorities requesting help in two missing person cases Jason Lovelady The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office has renewed a request for information regarding Jason Lovelady who went missing on October 5, 2013 near Baker Lake on Forest Service Road 12. Lovelady lived in Skagit County and was last seen picking pine cones with family. Despite authorities conducted a widespread search at the time, Lovelady was never found. While no recent tips have been received, the investigation remains open. Any information can be submitted to detective Steve Roff at 360/778-6633.
Bradley Hale More than a month has passed since Bellingham resident Bradley Hale was reported missing after leaving his home in a panic. Hale, 35, left his home on October 1 and called his wife on his cell phone the next day to tell her he was lost in the woods. His car was found north of Lake Samish and phone records show he had been near the Plantation Rifle Range on Samish Highway. Whatcom County Search and Rescue, as well as friends and family, have subsequently conducted multiple searches and are continuing to seek assistance from the public. Hale is 6 feet tall with a slim build, has short brown hair and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a Carhartt jacket, blue jeans, and black and white
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Police Reports October 26, 10:53 a.m.: An officer responded to the 600 block of Allan Street for a downed power line that landed on a person’s car. An officer arrived and determined, with the help of a public works employee, that the line was not live. The line was moved, and the driver was able to leave. The company responsible for the line was notified. October 27, 12:32 p.m.: While out at the Blaine Elementary School, a Blaine police officer found a friendly German Shepard mix dog playing with kids on the playground. The officer contacted the owner who came and picked up her pooch. October 27, 3:18 p.m.: Employees called police asking for assistance with a person causing problems at their business and possibly stealing items. An officer contacted the woman and spoke with her. The woman stated she only bought rabbit treats while she was in the store. The woman allowed the officer to see the rabbit treats. In the process the officer discovered the woman had six large rabbits living inside her vehicle. The woman later admitted to taking an item without paying and turned it over to the officer. The officer then gave the item back to the business and formally trespassed the woman from the business, which did not wish to
press charges for the theft. The woman was also informed by the officer about multiple issues that existed with the vehicle she was driving. The woman stated she understood, would fix the vehicle problems and would not return to the business. October 27, 6:45 p.m.: A foster parent called police to report that a teenager in her care had not come home after school. It appears the young lady took offense at household rules and left without an intent to return. A runaway report was completed and signed by the guardian. Information was entered into law enforcement systems and officers are watching for the girl. October 30, 4:36 a.m.: U.S. border patrol agents observed a running vehicle parked on a city street. The driver of the vehicle appeared to be unconscious, so they requested assistance from Blaine police. An officer arrived and determined the driver was in violation of being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence. The driver was detained. WSP responded to assist and process the arrest. October 30, 12:50 p.m.: An officer responded to a call from a concerned parent who saw a man sitting in his car watching kids play at the park. The officer contacted the man and learned he had recently lost his job and is homeless, sleeping in his car.
Crossword
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48. Treaded 50. Looks over 52. “Belling the Cat” author 54. Order between “ready” and “fire” 55. Tangle 58. Boorish 60. “We’ve been ___!” 63. Coil 64. Early name for nuclear reactor 66. Buddy 67. Shaped like a hemisphere 68. Length x width, for a rectangle 69. “Don’t bet ___!” (2 wds) 70. Go on and on 71. Freshman, probably
DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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33. 36. 39. 41. 44. 46. 49. 51. 53. 55. 56. 57. 59. 60. 61. 62. 64. 65.
The man had no warrants and no legal restrictions prohibiting from being near a playground. October 31, 12:05 p.m.: The Blaine Library reported a transient monopolizing the restroom. Other patrons had reported the man was instructing them to go to a nearby gas station instead. Officers spoke with the man and explained the concept of a public restroom. He agreed not to try to keep the restroom to himself, and in return the library agreed to continue to allow him on the property. October 31, 4:15 p.m.: An employee in a bank in the 200 block of H Street called to report a transient bothering customers and peering in car windows. The bank requested the man be trespassed from their property. An officer contacted the man, who admitted to asking several people for money. He was advised of the trespass and stated he understood. October 31, 7:39 p.m.: Several reports were received in a short time period regarding a transient panhandling and hanging out in places he was not welcome. An officer contacted the man, and he agreed to leave the shopping center. 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.
example 6. Coastal raptor 7. Possibly 8. Bony 9. “Comprende?” 10. Something wanted or needed 11. Bad day for Caesar 12. Shrek, e.g. 13. Back 18. “Yes, ___” 22. Allots, with “out” 23. Grocery store 25. Bar bill 26. High up 27. As yet 28. Balkan capital 29. Apply gently 31. Rattling sound from congestion of lungs 32. Agreeing (with) Advances Drivel Drive away Bug ___ gestae Shore, esp. a resort area Treat Reduced instruction set computer (acronym) Spot broadcast, often Jerk Indian bread The “A” of ABM Call from the flock Bring on On the safe side, at sea Campus bigwig Make sense, with “up” Congratulations, of a sort
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Tides November 4–November 10 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of October 25 to October 31, 1.38 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 26.73 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 72.5°F on October 23 with a low of 44.2°F on October 22. Average high was 62.1 and average low was 48.8.`13 Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Needlework at the Library! Thursday, November 3, 6–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Be part of this gathering to work on your project, socialize, and share advice and patterns. Info: 305-3637. Blaine Senior Center Spaghetti Feed: Friday, November 4, 5:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. All you can eat spaghetti, garlic rolls, salad, dessert and one complimentary beverage. Advance tickets: $10 adults, $5 youth. At the door: $11 adult, $6 youth. All proceeds benefit the Blaine Senior Center. Info: 332-8040. 1st Friday Entertainment with Swil Kanim: Friday, November 4, 7–9 p.m., Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, exit 260 Slater Road. Enjoy music, stories and complimentary light hors d’oeuvres. Info: 3068554. Assistance League of Bellingham Yule Boutique: Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 2408 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Purchase handcrafted gifts, baked goods, holiday decorations, gourmet goodies and vintage linens. Ciderfest: Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Hard cider tasting and brat bar, community carboy fill, homebrew basics and competition. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. 1st Saturday Native Arts & Small Business Fair: Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Lummi Te’Ti’Sen Center, 4920 Rural Avenue, exit 260 Slater Road. Locally made Native American art. Sponsored by Lummi Cultural Arts Association. Info: 306-8554. Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture: Saturdays, November 5, 12, 19 and December 3 and 10, 10–11 a.m., Birch Bay Visitor Information Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Priority goes to middle and high school students. Adults welcome too. Come to one session or all five. Free. Info: Kathy McDevitt, 305-1101. English Conversation Class: Saturday, November 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Note new day and time. All levels, beginners are welcome. Weekly. No sign-up needed. Free! Info: 305-3637. ’60s Night with the Silver City Band: The Beach at Birch Bay, 7876 Birch Bay Drive, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Free entrance. CAP Thanksgiving Baskets: November 9, registration deadline. Complete ready-to-cook turkey dinners available for those with financial need in Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts. To request a basket, call the Family Service Center at 332-0740. Baskets must be picked up on Wednesday, November 23, between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., at Unit 280 in the Cost Cutter Mall. Veterans Day Celebration: Friday, November 11, Blaine Veterans Plaza, Third and H streets. With veterans and citizens. 11 AM sharp. All are invited to attend however we cannot guarantee the weather will co-operate so dress accordingly. H Street Hell Challenge: Saturday, November 12, 10:15 a.m., Lincoln Park. Five mile run/walk through Lincoln Park. Cost $20 civilian, $15 military, free kids run. Portion of proceeds go to local wounded veterans. Register at: blainerunnersgroup.weebly.com. Lummi Island Artists’ Holiday Studio Tour: Saturday and Sunday, November 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Lummi Island. More than two dozen artists and craftspeople offering their work at 11 locations around the island. Info: lummi-island.com. Powder Puff: 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 10 at Blaine High School. A flag football game between junior and seniors coached by junior and senior football players. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner: Friday, November 18, 6 p.m., Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. Live and silent auctions, 2016 highlights, great food, music and dancing, no host bar. Tickets $30 per person, discounts for tables of eight or 10. Community welcome. Purchase tickets at Birch Bay Visitor Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive or at birchbaychamber.com.
Ongoing Birch Bay Activity Center Events: 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Pound Fit, pickleball, yoga and more. Visit website for days and times. Info: bbbparkandrec.com or 656-6416. Zumba, Line Dance and Yoga Classes: Blaine Pavilion, 763 G Street, Blaine. Sponsored by BBBPRD2. For full schedule, visit bbbparkandrec.com. 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: Tuesday, 1–2 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street, Blaine. Open to all. Info: 332-8248. Alzheimer/Dementia/Memory Loss Caregiver and Care Partners Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, 1:30–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, Blaine. Info: 671-3316. Birch Bay Toastmasters Club: Tuesday 6:30–7:45 p.m., Windermere building, second floor, Birch Bay Square, 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Learn leadership and communication skills. Info: toastmasters.org. Semiahmoo Men’s Breakfast: First and third Thursdays, 8 a.m., Palmer Room of the Semiahmoo Golf Course clubhouse. Breakfast ($15) and a speaker. Toddler Time: Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Bring lunch and let the kids run around. Free. Blaine Weight Watchers: Thursdays, 5–6 p.m., 580 C Street, Blaine. Connections Café Karaoke: First and third Fridays of the month, 7–11 p.m., Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Fun for the whole family. Info: 656-6781, dakotacreekcenter.com. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: October 21-26 October 21, 7:35 a.m.: Alarm audi-
October 24, 4:24 a.m.: Drunk on
ble on Loomis Trail Road.
Henley Street.
October 21, 9:03 a.m.: Assist citizen
October 24, 10:30 a.m.: Serve war-
on Fern Street.
rant on Second Street.
October 21, 9:14 a.m.: Vehicle re-
October 24, 2 p.m.: Alarm audible
covery on Lincoln Road and Morn-
on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
ingside Drive.
October 24, 3:48 p.m.: Suspicious
October 21, 2:33 p.m.: Harassment
circumstances cold call on Birch
cold call on Skeena Way.
Bay-Lynden Road.
October 21, 2:57 p.m.: Trespass on
October 24, 6:32 p.m.: Harassment
Sweet Road.
cold call on Yellow Fin Court.
October 21, 3:07 p.m.: Extra patrol
October
on Harborview Road.
abandoned on Lincoln Road.
October 21, 5:28 p.m.: Motor vehi-
October 25, 9:47 a.m.: Trespass on
cle accident non-blocking, non-inju-
Valley View Road.
ry on Seavue Road.
October 25, 10 a.m.: Child problem
October 21, 8:20 p.m.: Motor vehi-
on Clamdigger Drive.
cle accident non-blocking, non-inju-
October 25, 3:25 p.m.: Traffic stop
ry on Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
on Kickerville Road. Blaine man, 18,
October 22, 12:42 a.m.: Mental on
arrested and cited for operating with
Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
license suspended third degree and
October 22, 7:58 a.m.: Alarm panic
cited for speed 17 mph over limit,
on Holeman Avenue.
failing to renew expired registration
October 22, 2:37 p.m.: Mental on
and no motorcycle endorsement.
Sunburst Drive.
October 25, 3:56 p.m.: Suspicious
October 22, 4:45 p.m.: Hot rod cold
person on Birch Bay Drive.
call on Ham Road.
October 25, 6 p.m.: Threat cold call
25, 9:35
a.m.: Vehicle
October 22, 7:46 p.m.: Driving while
on Halibut Drive.
intoxicated
October 25, 7:31 p.m.: Prowler on
on
Birch
Bay-Lynden
Road.
Birch Bay Drive.
October 22, 10:27 p.m.: Extra patrol
October 25, 9:46 p.m.: Domestic
on H Street.
physical on Henley Street.
October 23, 11:25 a.m.: Motor vehi-
October 26, 12;01 a.m.: Traffic stop
cle accident non-blocking, non-inju-
on Blaine Road. Maple Falls man, 57,
ry on H Street Road.
arrested and cited for failing to trans-
October 23, 4:41 p.m.: Drunk on
fer title, no valid operating license
Beachcomber Drive.
without ID, and cited for failing to re-
October 23, 4:49 p.m.: Littering on
new expired registration, defective
Kickerville
license plate lamp, and operating a
and
Birch
Bay-Lynden
Roads.
motor vehicle without insurance.
Letters ...
The Editor: While the Lummi Nation succeeded in having their land treaties respected in the case of the GPT coal terminal at Cherry Point, we are now faced with another case, but this one does not seem to be getting the proper attention or help. In North Dakota, the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project is currently building their pipeline through Standing Rock territory. That land is Standing Rock Sioux Native American territory and they have treaty rights to the land. That land is where their burial grounds are located. Standing Rock Sioux and many other people are now trying to protect the water that could be compromised by a rupture in that pipeline. Water is life and the Sioux are trying to make sure that water is safe for us and for future generations. Now those protectors are being arrested, assaulted and bitten by attack dogs. The pipeline (Energy Transfer Partners) has destroyed burial grounds of the Standing Rock Sioux. Desecrating graves. That is so wrong. The pipeline company is disrespecting the people that have rights to that land. Standing Rock Sioux are standing up for the land, the water, and the future of the planet. Please call the North Dakota governor, President Obama, Hillary Clinton, any representative in North Dakota and tell them to respect Standing Rock and stop the building. We stopped GPT. We can help stop DAPL. Amy Glasser Bellingham
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are facing impending shut-offs or already have had their water service shut off. In 2015, out of the 587 shut-off incidents by BBWSD, only 54 received financial assistance from CAP. Because the BBWSD keeps only minimal records of the reason someone has their water shut off, they do not keep track of how many are due to financial hardship. Each month the number of people using our local food bank increases. If so many people have fallen upon hard times struggling just to have enough food to eat, then one may assume they are probably also struggling to pay their bills. Please give generously to CAP for Birch Bay residents who are currently facing financial hardship. There is a check box on the BBWSD bill to make CAP donations. If you have automatic payments set up with BBWSD, you can call them at 360/371-2400 and include an automatic monthly donation to CAP. In these times of financial difficulties, more and more families are falling through the cracks. Water is a basic necessity of life. Financial hardship should never stand in the way of this basic need. Please give generously to the Birch Bay CAP. Besides utilities, CAP also helps with food, clothing, transportation and medication. If you are someone, or know of someone who is facing a financial crisis and needs assistance, please call or ask them to call CAP at 360/392-8484. Cindy Kisska Birch Bay
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Join us for a Celebration! Live & Silent Auctions, 2016 Event Highlights, Great Food, Music & Dancing! TICKETS $30
Includes a $25 live auction voucher Discount tickets for tables of 8 or 10
Available at: Birch Bay Visitor Center 7900 Birch Bay Drive
or online at birchbaychamber.com
Friday, November 18
5:30 pm • Chamber Member Meeting 6:00 pm • Doors Open to the public
Ferndale Event Center
5715 Barrett Rd. (I-5 Exit 262)
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
Bring a toy and get an extra raffle ticket!
Community Welcome! PASTA BAR DINNER • NO HOST FULL BAR
MUSIC, DANCING & AUCTIONS Friday, November 11
The Skagit would like to extend this show of appreciation to all Veterans and their Spouses.
and Visit Rewards Club with your Military ID & Rewards Card.
Hourly Winners, 2 – 8 pm
C A S I N O • R E S O RT
theskagit.com • On I-5 Exit 236 • 877-275-2448 Must be 21 or older with valid ID. Must be a Rewards Club Member. Details at Rewards Club. Management reserves all rights.
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The Northern Light • November 3 - 9, 2016
Last Week’s
Jackpots OCTOBER 26TH CHILLIWACK, BC $40,000.00 EAGLE’S HERITAGE
OCTOBER 28TH CHILLIWACK, BC $20,000.00 FREEDOM PAYS
230
Jackpot Winners This Past Week
OCTOBER 24TH FERNDALE, WA $12,129.00
OCTOBER 26TH BELLINGHAM, WA $5,330.07
TOTAL MELTDOWN
GOOD CENTS
OCTOBER 24TH CUSTER, WA $8,275.55
OCTOBER 27TH LYTTON, BC
$5,231.45
JACKPOT VAULT
BUFFALO
OCTOBER 24TH BELLINGHAM, WA $14,908.74
OCTOBER 28TH FERNDALE, WA
$6,551.37
88 FORTUNES
DRAW POKER
OCTOBER 25TH FERNDALE, WA $16,000.00
OCTOBER 28TH LANGLEY, BC
$11,626.70
HIGH LIMIT MELTDOWN
88 FORTUNES
OCTOBER 25TH MAPLE RIDGE, BC $5,117.25
OCTOBER 29TH BELLINGHAM, WA
$10,000.00
GOLDEN EAGLE
EAGLE’S HERITAGE
OCTOBER 25TH PORT ALBERNI, BC $7,142.06
OCTOBER 29TH SURREY, BC
$10,568.00
WARRIOR’S LEGACY
88 FORTUNES
OCTOBER 26TH CHILLIWACK, BC $5,903.00
OCTOBER 30TH BLAINE, WA
100 LIONS
$10,000.00 FREEDOM PAYS