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s Last month, Birch Bay State Park got a new playground. On October 7, Friends of Birch Bay State Park hosted a grand opening and more than 50 people stopped by to celebrate, said vice president Linda Kiens. “We were absolutely thrilled,” she said. Several donors came forward to help finance the project including, Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, Friends of Birch Bay State Park, the Washington State Parks Foundation, the Washington State Park System and BP.
School district looks at future infrastructure needs By Oliver Lazenby Though its still in the middle of $45 million in construction projects, the Blaine school board is ready to consider what facilities projects to take on next. At an October 5 special meeting, the school board asked superintendent Ron Spanjer to establish a committee to review facility needs that are too expensive to tackle with money from the district’s general fund. Spanjer didn’t want to speculate on what the committee might come up
with, but said possibilities include painting and reroofing school gyms, improving the high school stadium and acquiring property in Birch Bay for future school buildings. “I wouldn’t be surprised if there were seven or eight key needs that come up in that discussion,” Spanjer said. “There may be smaller scale pieces that come into consideration – parking lot resurfacing could be an example of that.” Any contingency money left over from the current bond will likely go toward improvements to the stadium grandstands,
Get to know general election candidates at upcoming forums B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Just days remain before general election ballots arrive in mailboxes across the county. Two forums will answer voters lingering questions including one in Birch Bay at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 12 at Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Road and another in Blaine at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17 at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. The Birch Bay forum will feature Whatcom County Council at-large candidates Barry Buchanan and Mary Kay Robinson,
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Port of Bellingham candidates Dan Robbins, Ken Bell, Barry Wenger and a representative of Michael Shepard, Blaine school district candidate Laura McKinney and fire district 21 candidates Rich Bosman and Larry McPhail. The Whatcom County Jail facilities and use tax and the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 property tax levy will also be discussed. The audience will have the chance to submit written questions to candidates. The Blaine forum will feature Blaine City Council candidates Charles Hawkins,
Justin Ledesma, Rachel Hrutfiord, H. Paul Greenough, Eric Davidson, Harry Robinson and Alicia Rule and Blaine school district candidate Laura McKinney. Each candidate will have three minutes to make a campaign statement. The Northern Light publisher Pat Grubb will moderate a question and answer period. The public may submit written questions in advance until 3 p.m. October 17; please email editor@ thenorthernlight.com. Questions will also be accepted from the floor. Ballots will be mailed to all Whatcom County voters on Wednesday, October 18.
which – before bids for the project came in almost 20 percent over budget – the district planned to replace with bond money. The facilities committee will meet three times between late October and late November, and provide the board with a summary of overall needs and their costs by mid-December. Those interested in being on the 8-10 member committee should contact the district office. Spanjer wants to make sure the committee is varied and represents the school district’s service areas and interest groups.
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Blaine City Council tabled discussion about an electronic sign for the H Street community center after listening to residents’ concerns about the potential price, use and safety impacts of the project during a public hearing on October 9. The proposed 9-12 foot electronic video display sign would be located at the Blaine community and senior center on H Street. Since the sign is electronic, approval is required from the Blaine City Council, which extended the public hearing to the next regular meeting on Monday, October 23. At that time, they can vote on whether to approve the project. The sign would display event information and community service messages. In August, the city council approved a midyear budget adjustment, which allocated $20,000 for the sign, per the request of the city manager’s office. A sign that could be manually adjusted, for example, would cost about $7,000, said Blaine community and development tourism coordinator Debbie Harger. During the public hearing, a handful of residents came forward to express concern, including Alicia Rule, a candidate for Blaine City Council. “The sign is necessary because we need to be an inclusive community,” she said. “I think we could do it in a s A preliminary design less expensive of the electronic sign and more attracproposed for H Street. tive way.” Others questioned the necessity of an electronic sign as well as its potential to distract drivers. Blaine city councilmember Meg Olson stated the proposal was unclear and requested more detail from city staff about the intended use for the sign. Councilmember Paul Greenough expressed similar con-
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up to five years in jail and/or a fine up to $10,000. On October 1, Canaan’s father dropped him off at the church, located at 8732 Blaine Road, for a 10:15 a.m. church service, senior pastor Lee Connors said. Canaan wasn’t a regular at the church, but he had attended service on a few occasions over the past few years, he said. When Canaan entered the church, Connors noticed the handle of a gun sticking out from his vest. Connors approached Canaan who said it was a flare gun that had been converted to shoot shotgun shells, according to the affidavit. After being asked to leave, Canaan became confrontational. After shouting to the congregation about
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City grants project extension A project that could create approximately 500,000 square feet of industrial, manufacturing and office space received its second one-year extension from Blaine City Council. The Blaine Industrial Park project received general binding site plan and plat variance approvals in September 2011. Applicants Eugen and Edith Klein were originally given five years to draft a development agreement with the city’s community
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The Editor: Right now, Blaine City Council is probably the most cohesive it’s been in recent memory. It’s not that the members agree all the time, because they don’t. But they talk their differences out. Even if the voting is not unanimous every ballot, the job gets done with a “Blaine first” attitude and without political agendas. It would be a shame for the complexion of our city council to change much right now. The city is strapped financially and the council needs to be – as it currently is – one that really has a ‘home-grown’ feel for Blaine, who we are and how we got here, if we’re going to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and move on. There are some good things happening, of course; some possibilities on the table that could benefit Blaine big time. But the council has got to have the collective experience to be able to tell a good thing from a bad one and that’s why I am supporting Charlie Hawkins for re-election. Charlie was born here. He grew up in this town, married and raised his family here. He fished out of Blaine and works in Blaine still. When his kids were young, he helped coach their sports teams. For a while, he was treasurer of the Congregational Church. He served on the board of adjustments. He has been on the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Advisory Committee for many years. When the Friends of the Plover needed a board of directors, Charlie volunteered. When the Port of Bellingham needed fishing delegates to advise them, Charlie volunteered. When a seat became vacant on the Blaine City Council, he stepped up. Now, his term as a councilman is up but he doesn’t figure his job is done. I don’t figure it is, either. He has my vote. Ray Wilkett Blaine The Editor: Some of you may know me as the “Plover Guy” the fellow who with a lot of community support brought back the historic ferry which again takes passengers across Drayton Harbor and led to opening up the small pocket beach next to the ferry landing, where so many families enjoy the sand beach and water at Semiahmoo. During the past 40 years that I have lived here, I have advocated for better access to the water. Blaine has a lot of water but very little access to it. Charlie Hawkins is again running for city council. I am voting for Charlie because besides being a reasoned person who makes good thoughtful decisions regarding the city’s affairs, Charlie is committed to working with the Port of Bellingham to find the funding to open once again “the end of the dock” aka the Blaine Fishing Pier on Marine Drive. This is a unique public space where folks who don’t have a boat can crab and recreate; others view the water in their cars in inclement weather. Access has
been closed for several years because of damage to the roadway that occurred during the Port’s repair of the pier. Going to the “end of the dock” has been a long standing tradition here in Blaine. Personally, like many others, I would go there every day but not anymore. Again I am voting for Charlie Hawkins because I know where he stands on this important community issue. Richard Sturgill Blaine The Editor: I just want to take a moment to encourage everyone to vote yes for the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation Levy. This levy will provide much needed funding for all the great services they provide for our community. The Marine Park Playground never would have happened without their assistance and now it’s time to return the favor. Thank you. Charles Hawkins Blaine The Editor: I’d like to respond to Cindy Kisska’s letter regarding the “courageous Americans who kneel for the flag.” Although I agree that racial injustice and police brutality are problems that need to be addressed, elite athletes who are being paid millions of dollars to entertain us are not risking a lot by taking a knee. Although I’m glad I live in a country where they have the right to do so, I would like to suggest that their efforts may be more well spent going into their individual communities and seeing how they can make a difference there. Taking a knee is not a protest against the Trump, it’s a protest against America. It is much more courageous to put on a military or police uniform and go out to serve and protect those who are protesting you. And while it is terrible that some police have shot unarmed black people, I think it is much more heartbreaking that many blacks are shooting black people. Let’s be united against hate and crime by all people, against all people, and see what we can do to improve and uplift our own communities. Ellie Button Blaine The Editor: Anyone who has visited Leavenworth knows that it is an enchanting and popular tourist destination. I bought a souvenir mug there recently with a brief history of Leavenworth on the side. It says in part: When the Great Northern Railroad rerouted its tracks and moved out, Leavenworth almost became a ghost town. It wasn’t until the early 1960s that local leaders had the vision and foresight to transform what was a struggling frontier town into a beautiful Bavarian village. Today, Leavenworth has a population of over 2,000 and is known as “Washington’s Little Bavaria.”
Visitors come each year to experience festivals, food and beer. Leavenworth is well known for its German culture, outdoor activities and Oktoberfest. Town residents always extend a warm Wilkommen to its visitors. Leavenworth, Washington – where a German passport is never needed. As I read the mug, I realized that old Leavenworth and modern Blaine have a lot in common. But Blaine has potential! Imagine a souvenir mug in Blaine 20 years from now which might say: When the interstate highway cut Blaine Harbor in half, leaving travelers only one southbound exit into the city, Blaine Harbor almost became a ghost town. It wasn’t until the late 2010s that local leaders had the vision and foresight to transform what was a struggling border town into a beautiful waterfront village. Today, Blaine Harbor has a population of 10,000 and is known as “Washington’s Cape Cod.” Visitors come each year to experience festivals, fresh seafood and wine-tasting. Blaine Harbor is known for its seafaring culture, waterfront shops, and Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Town residents always extend a warm Ahoy to its visitors. Blaine Harbor, Washington – where a boatload of fun and food awaits. We can learn from Leavenworth. We need vision and foresight and courage! We can do better than pot shops, gas stations and mailbox stores. John Yirak Blaine The Editor: How many were insured? The Las Vegas massacre will yield questions asked and fingers pointed. Will it occur to more than a few people to ask: of the more than 500 wounded and injured how many people have health insurance? A single wound injury in the ER might cost $5,000, but once a patient is admitted to the hospital, it could be as much as $50,000 a day, depending on the injury. And what about follow up physical and emotional therapy and support? How many of the wounded will lose their homes because of medical bills they cannot pay and/or because they couldn’t work while healing? How many will not receive the counseling they or their family members may need because therapy is not covered? The last few months have been full of unplanned injury, disease and death; demonstrating the need for universal health care. Why should tragedy enrich or profit medical care? In the United States, why should innocent people in the wrong place at the wrong time carry their individual burdens themselves or appeal to GoFundMe for help? Will (Continued on next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info: bbwsd.com.
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October 12 - 18, 2017 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) the stock market go up because medical care was needed, or go way down because those who are insured will be a financial drain on companies? Should we really think, “You are making a mess of our economy?” Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: Please consider writing in Rachel Hrutfiord on your ballot for Blaine City Council Ward 2, Position 4 in the upcoming election. As somebody who has spent countless hours discussing with Rachel what kind of things would make our beautiful town “better” and more family friendly, I have no doubt that she is the right choice! Rachel has already proven herself to be invested and interested in the needs of our community and is ready to take that passion to the next level. Simply put– she was born to do this! Jen Freeman Blaine The Editor: Local park and recreations are associated with a sense of family and community. Once again, the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District (B-BBPRD) has spent the taxpayer’s money wisely. Last weekend was the ribbon cutting and opening of a brand new playground in Birch Bay State Park. B-BBPRD joined in a partnership with the Friends of Birch Bay State Park, BP Cherry Point Refinery and Washington State Parks to help fund the new playground for families in the community and visitors to the Blaine-Birch Bay area.
A recent park study found that the vast majority of Americans use local park and recreation services. Park and playground use is the most important use. It was great to see the excitement of the kids waiting for the ribbon to be cut and then to watch them climb all over the new play equipment! The parents were thrilled as well to have this new playground for their children to enjoy. Some 60,000 campers enjoy Birch Bay State Park each year. Tourists and visitors to our community provide economic benefits from consumer expenditures. It is hard to believe, but the total economic contribution of the state parks in Whatcom County is over $38 million. State and local taxes collected are approximately $2.4 million. We are so fortunate to have the beautiful 194-acre state park along the shoreline of Birch Bay for our community to enjoy. B-BBPRD partnered with the city of Blaine by providing significant funds for the destination playground at Marine Park. The families of Blaine and Birch Bay are fortunate to have these destination playgrounds. Thank you to the B-BBPRD. Vote yes for the park and recreation district levy on November 7. It’s the best bargain and way to support your community and family costing about $25 per year for an average $250,000 home! Pat Jerns Blaine
Wenger as the best qualified candidate. Barry has helped secure funds for successful waterfront redevelopment, including construction of Taylor Street Dock and removal of damaging creosote pilings, a chemical debris caused from the wood preservative used on docks, from Bellingham Bay. He has worked successfully with stakeholders in communities across the state, facilitating sound decisions supporting economic and environmental health. His opponent has a history of serving narrow interests including support for actions harmful to the environment in Whatcom County. That is why I am supporting Barry Wenger for port commissioner, district 2. He possesses the skills and experience to do the job and represent our community values for a healthy waterfront economy and environment. Patricia Decker Bellingham To read more letters, visit thenorthernlight.com.
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Get to know who’s running for Blaine City Council With November 7 just days away, The Northern Light reached out to candidates running for a seat on the Blaine City Council. Positions serving Ward 2, 3 and at-large are contested. Incumbent Bonnie Onyon is running unopposed for a position serving Ward 1. Her statement can be found online at thenorthernlight.com. Council Ward 2 Position 4, Nonpartisan Office
Charles Hawkins Q: What inspired you to run again? A: I have been in public service for around 20 years and I want to continue to guide Blaine in the right direction. My family has been here for generations and my grandkids live here now and I want to help make Blaine the best it can be for them. The city of Blaine is a complex organization that has a budget of millions of dollars a year. It is important that the people involved in its leadership understand the way the city runs, which is why I spent years volunteering for different civic organizations before I ran for city council. Q: What make you the right person for the position? A: With the city heading in a positive direction, I believe I have the experience necessary to keep us on the path to success. I try to put the needs of the community foremost in every decision I make, even if I disagree with that decision on a personal level. We faced some very difficult times during the last recession and if you were here during that time, you have seen how much Blaine has improved and grown since then. I fought for funding for the new Marine Park Playground, I was the main voice of opposition on the council during the name change debate and I opposed the all-out fireworks ban proposed by the city that led to an agreeable compromise. My ability to plan for the future, while respecting Blaine’s past makes me a valuable contributor to the city council. Q: What are your priorities if elected? A: I think our first priorities will be focusing on and finishing projects that are already in motion; we need to continue to expand utility service to east Blaine. We need to continue road and infrastructure improvements all over the city. We also need to keep developing a strategy to change to a biennial budget to improve efficiency and time management. Q: With the city in the midst of its Strategic Economic Initiative (SEI) what steps do you think it should take to revitalize the economy and incentivize development? A: In the last five years, dozens
of new businesses have opened and existing businesses have expanded in Blaine. I know there’s always room for improvement and everyone wants more businesses downtown. Growth in the downtown of Blaine has been, and will continue to be, the focus of the council. If you drive through Blaine, the buildings that are vacant are the same ones that have been vacant for years. We need to be careful and really try to understand the unintended consequences of development incentives. The last time the city tried to give incentives for development, it burdened everyday taxpayers $1.3 million in connection fees that the developers didn’t pay. I’m not sure it’s fair to give a new business a break when they’re going to be competitive with a business that already exists and have paid their fair share.
Write-in, Rachel Hrutfiord Q: What inspired you to run? A: As a lifelong Blaine Borderite, I am passionate about our town! It is time for a change on city council. For years I have been involved in this community and care deeply about its future. My knowledge of Blaine’s history and vision of what’s ahead will be a benefit Blaine. Q: What makes you the right person for the position? A: I will bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to council. I have a young family and we utilize every part of this community. We spend time in local businesses, the library, parks, schools and in church. The ideas from our local community members are absolutely endless, but you won’t necessarily hear them inside the council chambers. I will bridge the gap between Blaine families and Blaine city government. Q: What are your priorities if elected? A: Creating a prosperous economy in Blaine is my first priority. We are at a crossroads when it comes to the financial stability of our town and the time for change is now. Blaine is growing in size but shrinking in resources. Real estate is booming, rental prices are high and Blaine isn’t keeping up. We have no options for shopping or entertainment and are forced to spend our money elsewhere. I’m all for Shop Blaine First, but we’ve got to have somewhere to shop! While I appreciate the city’s desire to attract Canadian business and tourism to our town, we must focus first on our residents. Blaine needs to have a friendly and sustainable business culture for the nearly 5,000 (and growing fast) current residents of our community. Living wage jobs are necessary and industry is just begging for a home in East Blaine. Proceeding with the sale of the Gateway Zone property is vital to our city and to our citizens. Q: With the city in the midst of its SEI, what steps do you think it should take to revitalize the economy and incentivize development? A: Update and streamline
downtown development guidelines. The most current information I could find on the city of Blaine website was from 1999. In researching other cities, they have easy to find, read and follow instructions on building restrictions, themes, zoning and signage. They outline requirements for buildings, signage, landscaping and parking in an easy to find document on their website. People interested in starting a business or new development know exactly what is required of them. They can plan more efficiently thus saving them and the city time and money. Find creative incentives for building owners to fill their empty storefronts. There should be an infrastructure plan built in so that when new development comes, we know that the extra toll on our roads, sidewalks, trails and parks are taken into account. The easier we can make It on new merchants, developers and investors, while maintaining our vision here, the better!
Justin Ledesma Q: What inspired you to run? A: I chose to run for city council because of the recent election. I am tired of just sitting on the sidelines and complaining about government. Policy at the federal level is important, but policy at the state and local level directly impact the communities we live in. I saw how our elected council had no one running against them and were just being handed seats even though we are currently tapping into city reserves to maintain city expenditures. My running is to either take the seat and bring my talents to the council, or to make the city council accountable to voters who have now voted for them. Q: What makes you the right person for the position? A: I think the council can greatly benefit from a fresh and young perspective, something that it is currently lacking. I am the general manager of a profitable small business in Whatcom County, I am a veteran and still serving in the United States Army Reserves as a budget analyst and I am attending Western Washington University to become a social worker. I have the business experience, the military experience and the experience of serving communities. Q: What are your priorities if elected? A: I am not going to give the typical politician response promising things that cannot actually happen. My priorities are to work with my fellow council members to make sure Blaine does not go bankrupt. It’s time we start asking the hard questions and actually follow up on those answers. I will use my budget experience to make sure the city is properly and justly using city resources. I plan to have discourse with the county council to make sure Blaine does its part within our larger community. I want Blaine to become
more business friendly, but it will take the whole council. Q: With the city in the midst of its SEI, what steps do you think it should take to revitalize the economy and incentivize development? A: What we are doing is obviously not working. I plan to work with the rest of the council to start incentive programs to get small businesses started. I also would like to see a penalty program on landlords who are not renting to businesses and just rotting away. This penalty could be monetary or allowing murals to be painted on these building. This would create a new culture, and a reason to pull off the freeway. Council Ward 3 Position 6, Nonpartisan Office
Eric Davidson Q: What inspired you to run? A: After helping start our local neighborhood watch program and becoming a founding member of the Public Works Committee, I saw a real need for more proactive, long-term solutions for our city’s growth. I feel decisions made by our city council affect families’ quality of life in Blaine more than decisions made at the state and federal level; this is where I want to be – to work hard for those families and to be a part of positive change in Blaine. I want to ensure the families and businesses in Blaine are being fairly represented and future needs of the citizens of Blaine are being addressed, as well as to give back to the community I have come to appreciate and hold dear. Q: What makes you the right person for the position? A: I believe my work/volunteer experience in the private and public sector gives me insight into ongoing problems that Blaine is facing both in the short term and for decades to come. As chairman of Blaine’s Public Works Committee, I have gained valuable insight regarding the ongoing budget crisis that our city government is facing, currently and in the foreseeable future. I recognize the need for a more proactive approach working with existing businesses to improve job growth in Blaine and recruiting new businesses to our city. Q: What are your priorities if elected? A: My first priority is balancing our city’s budget. Quality of life is one of the main reason families move to and stay in Blaine, and I believe a balanced comprehensive budget will help provide a great quality of life. However, balancing the budget can only be done through careful, responsible and long-term planning; it requires a proactive approach by the city, its citizens and the businesses in town willing to invest in Blaine’s future. Within our budget we must look at retaining a well-trained police department, building and repairing roads and sidewalks and allo-
cating funds for public amenities that everyone, both residents and tourists, will enjoy. Q: With the city in the midst of its SEI, what steps do you think it should take to revitalize the economy and incentivize development? A: The city council has been passive regarding the hard choices needed to ensure not only city government can run, but that we can afford to pay for needed city improvements. Our city’s budget is closely tied to growth and jobs and if elected, I will push for the city to partner with the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and with citizen volunteers to actively recruit new businesses to our city. I will first push for the council to establish standardized impartial business economic model that will attract new businesses to our city and retain them. This model will also help ensure our current Blaine businesses thrive. My plan to bring businesses and jobs to Blaine will increase revenue, ultimately helping shift some of the burden of taxes away from the backs of citizens and families.
H. Paul Greenough Q: What inspired you to run again? A: The strong desire to continue my efforts to make Blaine a better place for all of us to live. Q: What makes you the right person for the position? A: Twenty-five years of experience working in the field of economic development for the U.S. government, including significant experience in the areas of budget planning and implementation, project design and management and project evaluation. Twelve years of experience working for/with the city of Blaine, first as a member of the Planning Commission, and then as a member of the council. A strong sense of fairness that leads me to protect the environment for our citizens, our children and our grandchildren – while encouraging equitable and sustainable development to ensure our future. A solid education in physical and natural sciences. A deeply curious personality that delights in ferreting out the details of how the city works. Q: What are your priorities if elected? A: Encourage fair and equitable development, balancing the rights and desires of all our residents with creating a climate that encourages new investment and residents. As one example, I remain adamant that any uses of the old airport land be well-chosen both with respect to its location next to our school and with respect to both the number and quality of the jobs proposed developments would create. Q: With the city in the midst of its SEI, what steps do you think it should take to revitalize the economy and incentivize development? (Continued on next page)
October 12 - 18, 2017 • thenorthernlight.com (Continued from previous page) A: There is no silver bullet that will revitalize the economy. Any successful, sustainable and equitable solution must depend on the city government, the business community and the Blaine citizens – all working in concert. There are three things our city government can do to facilitate revitalization – make the legal framework transparent and fair to both our citizens and to potential investors, ensure the city staff is courteous and responsive and make the appearance of Blaine as tidy and welcoming as possible. We are doing well in each of these areas and we will continue to build on our successes. Our current zoning and regulatory environment achieves a balance between preserving the life-style we cherish and keeping Blaine competitive in the struggle to attract new industry. Throughout my tenure on the council, I have asked investors to tell me about their experience working with city staff and the responses have been uniformly positive. We must continue to monitor this. More than a year ago, Blaine hired a code compliance officer to work with local property owners to encourage compliance with our ordinances. She has made significant progress in making our city a more attractive place to live, invest, and do business. We need to build upon her successes. The next step is to find out what investments are most important to our citizens – and what we are willing to pay to finance these investments.
Council At-Large Position 7, Nonpartisan Office
Harry Robinson Q: What inspired you to run again? A: I was inspired by my love of Blaine and my desire to continue to be of service to the citizens of this wonderful city. The next few years will bring many opportunities and challenges. The decisions that will have to be made will greatly impact Blaine’s future. I believe I have the background and experience required to make recommendations which will be best for the citizens of Blaine. Q: What makes you the right person for the position? A: I am the right person because I have the background, experience, knowledge and relationships to be an effective council member. The following are my qualifications for the position: I am a longtime resident of Blaine; I was a marketing executive for 40 years; I was a founding member of the Peace Health St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and on their committee for 10 years; I served on the Whatcom Museum and Whatcom Transit Authority boards; I served on the Blaine Planning Commission for 10 years; the Blaine City Council for 10 years and as mayor for the last six years. Presently
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Real Estate
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8105 Birch Bay Square St. I-5 Exit 270, Blaine
BLAINE, BIRCH BAY & SEMIAHMOO OPEN SUNDAY 1-4
OPEN SUNDAY 1-3
9115 Gleneagle Dr • $289,000 Serene, single level Gleneagle Villa condo enjoys vistas of lush forests, reflecting ponds & a babbling brook. The 2BD/2BA spacious design has an open living area, lots of oversize windows & interesting architectural details. Vaulted ceilings with skylights, SS appliances, Bosch DW, large walk-in closet, cozy gas fireplace, covered patio & 2-car garage. Semiahmoo’s golf, marina, paved trails & secluded beaches are just outside your door. Virtual Tour: GleneagleVilla.com. Brenda Mills 360-319-0072
8745 Wood Duck Way • $675,000 Open, inviting home on the golf course! All your essentials are on one floor with private guest quarters on the 2nd story. Enjoy lots of light from the wall of windows in the living room. Master suite is complete with sitting area, fireplace, and huge master bath. Walk-in shower, his/her closets, Jacuzzi tub--the works!! Mature landscaping provides privacy and a lovely view. Outdoor BBQ on large deck is great for entertaining. Brandnew roof. Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
SEMIAHMOO OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUNDAY 12-5 OPEN SUNDAY 12-5
9431 Turnstone Ln #3 • $1,150,000 Inspiring Semiahmoo Shore gated waterfront residence. Brand new artisan quality construction w/designer interiors & high-end appliances, fixtures throughout. Quartz counter tops, hardwood & tile flooring. Private covered Oceanside patio, sunny open concept. Attached dbl. garage. Guest Casita. 4-star resort & spa nearby. Exit 270 West on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., R on Harborview, L on Lincoln Rd., to Semiahmoo Pkwy.,Semiahmoo Shore on Left. Mike Kent 360-815-3898
B IR C H B AY OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUNDAY 12-2 OPEN SUNDAY 12-2
OPEN SUNDAY 1-3
4428 Castlerock Dr. • $569,000 Brand NEW CONSTRUCTION! Spotless. 5-BD, 3.5-BA +den! Great room w/ gas fp opens to large covered trex deck overlooks fenced backyard. Contemporary design elements: “driftwood” flooring; open kitchen features white cabinets, grey island, white quartz counters, Jenn Air S/S appliances, huge walk in pantry. Lots of storage throughout. Guestroom on main could serve as 2nd office. Upstairs, gracious guest suite w/ ensuite bath, 4th & 5th bdrm, 3rd full. Linda Kiens 360-815-6640
8242 Birch Bay Dr. • $407,500 Rare find, Birch Bay Beach property with 50’ of beach and ownership into the tidelands. Keep your boat out in front of your home. 3-BD, 2-BA, 1616 SF home in immaculate condition, features a huge great room, seating for 6 at the bar, laminate flooring, wall of windows, custom blinds, private beach, lrg master with en-suite and spacious walk-in closet. Right in the heart of Birch Bay. Brian Southwick 360-815-6638
5330 Nootka Lp. • $578,800 Spacious 2,740 SF single-level “lakefront” home with amazing views! Over $65,000 in recent upgrades. Brazilian wood flooring, large great room w/ vaulted ceiling, fp, den w/wet bar, formal dining area, remodeled kitchen w/custom hardwood cabs, new ss appliances & granite island, 3 large bdrms (master suite w/fp) + 2.5 baths. Huge deck overlooks the lake. Gated community w/24 hour security, marina, golf & tennis. Saltwater beach across the street. Laura & John Marshall 360-303-9434
5590 Whitehorn Wy, Blaine • $525,000 Sweeping water views & access/part ownership to a private neighborhood beach + room for the whole gang: 5 beds/2.75 baths w/ main floor master suite features vaulted ceilings, bright walk out daylight basement & massive storage throughout. MLS#1139007
Jen Freeman 360-815-0803
Leah Crews 360-305-4747
Call Hugh -360.371.5800 If you find a home you want to see,
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4
9438 Turnstone Ln #25 • $825,000 Another outstanding Semiahmoo Shore BRAND new Luxury home. This home has unobstructed views to Mt. Baker & Drayton Harbor as well as Partial Westerly views towards Whiterock. Uniquely capturing both saltwater sunrises & sunsets. Ready to occupy and all the appointments you expect at Semiahmoo Shore including full high-end appliance package, epoxy floor attached dbl. garage, linear fireplace, hardwoods, tile, quartz, designer finishes, owners suite. Lisa Sprague 360-961-0838
9146 Aerie Ln • $975,000 Salt waterfront vistas of marinas, cities & mountains! Lives like single story! All primary living rms enjoy stellar views on main level. Exquisite vintage white kitchen w/solid granite counters. Top notch appliances. Den/office. Guest suite up, +generous flex space. Lower level fam rm, w/same awesome view, patio, freestanding gas fp, full wet bar w/dishwasher & fridge. Double guest r ms, bath. Huge deck reminiscent of a cruise ship! SELLER FINANCING. Julie Brown 360-255-3727
9134 Mallard Rd. • $599,000 Welcome home to Semiahmoo! This tri-level offers something for everyone! Great view of Drayton Harbor & the mountains from all levels! An elegant home on top level for main living/entertaining & ground level for fun/relaxation! 4-BD, 4-BA, 3,600 SF+ beautiful architecture w/fireplace in master. Downstairs large enough for exercise equip, pool table, etc. Spa area includes hot tub. Large lot is 3/4 acre mature landscaping very low maintenance! Julie Brown 360-255-3727
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8149 Quinault Rd. • $519,900 Stunning new home located in one of Whatcom Counties premier waterfront communities. Brushed hickory floors, custom trim, exposed beams, quartz countertops, tile, high-end fixtures and appliances, linear fireplace, elegant master bath, walk-in pantry, ample storage,4th bedroom could be office. Covered entry and back yard entertainment area. Fully landscaped. Community offers private golf course, marina, swimming pool, private beaches. Billy Brown 360-220-7175
4537 Fremont St. • $370,000 Beautifully maintained split level home on a gorgeous serene lot surrounded by nature is in turn key condition & ready for you to move in. Short walk from Lake Whatcom & just steps to Geneva Elementary. Fantastic open floor plan with large windows letting in plenty of natural light & newer deck & patio overlooking the sprawling back yard. Just minutes to everything you could ever want but in a private setting & friendly neighborhood. Spacious 2 car garage with workspace. Gerry Allen 360-920-0563
6959 Fingalson Creek Dr. • $499,500 At almost 5 acres this property is ideal for someone seeking peace & quiet, room to roam, & play. Gorgeous 4-BD, 2.5-BA, 2810 SF home, w/open floor plan that for plenty of natural light streams with its southerly facing exposure, wall of windows, & high ceilings. Nicely appointed kitchen overlooking the expansive living & dining room. Walk outside to be greeted by your own personal garden & oversized yard. Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718 or Cole Markuson 360-389-3696
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8067 Niska Rd, Blaine • $435,000 Birch Bay Village ocean view rambler loaded with extras - 2 sided gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, central vac, On Demand hot water & huge aggregate patio plumbed w/ gas for BBQs. MLS# 1149154
OPEN SUNDAY 11:30-1:45
4379 Castlerock Dr, Blaine • $449,500 Upscale 5 bed/3.5 bath beauty located in The Greens at Loomis Trail with 2 kitchens & 2 Master suites! Grand entry with soaring double height ceilings, Master suite with fireplace & private lanai with mountain views. 3 car garage. MLS# 1129068
557 E St, Blaine • $390,000 Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: 30K sq ft of property includes 2 bed/1 bath house PLUS 2,620 sq ft shop sprawled out over 8 lots. Keep using the property As Is, divide & create multiple building sites the possibilities are endless here... MLS# 1111768
Now selling!
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Semiahmoo Boat Slips Available! 34’, 36’, 40’, & 50’
$270,000
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$12,500 to $44,900
Large Lakefront Lot
Birch Bay Village - 11,000 sq. ft. lot. Water & Sewer Available, Electric, Gas $105,000 www.CallHugh.com
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8093 Skeena Wy, Blaine • $469,000 Gorgeous 3 bed/2.5 bath Birch Bay Village home with wrap around deck & filtered mountain & bay views. Open concept with hardwood floors, two bonus spaces spread out over 2,840 square feet. Unparalleled BBV amenities. MLS#1172760
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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Gorgeous terraced, fully serviced view lots located in beautiful Horizon at Semiahmoo Division. Enjoy the luxury lifestyle of Semiahmoo and the quaint beachside community of Birch Bay, all in one location. Views of the bay, straits, and islands. Horizon sits across the street from legendary Semiahmoo Golf Course, and within minutes from the Canadian Border. Call for details today!
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brackenrichardsongroup@gmail.com • brackenrichardsongroup.com OPEN SUNDAY 10-4. 7910 Birch Bay Dr., Unit 16. Golden Tides condo, for sale by owner $150,000. Completely remodeled 2-BD, 1-BA. 253-973-7267.
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HISTORIC HOME FURNISHED ROOM, NS, pet friendly $550/ mo. + deposit, references required, 360-332-3449. All real estate/rentals advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-877-0246.
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Police Reports October 5, 10:14 a.m.: The Blaine Police Department assisted the Everett Police Department in attempting to contact a Blaine resident. Everett PD had been sent to a vehicle with a deceased person inside. Blaine officers contacted the registered owner and discovered the vehicle belonged to a funeral service company. Everett PD was contacted with the information, which was confirmed when the driver returned to the vehicle with proper paper work. October 5, 11 a.m.: Officers responded to an ongoing traffic complaint of a vehicle speeding through a neighborhood each day at approximately the same time. An officer sat in the area and observed two vehicles matching the description of the offending vehicle, but neither vehicle committed any traffic violations on that day. October 5, 2 p.m.: USBP contacted a person who had just illegally entered the US, and had been observed entering the Blaine school campus. Officers responded to assist. The man had no legitimate reason to be on school grounds and was issued a verbal trespass on behalf of the school. The man stated his understanding. No further assistance was needed and officers cleared. October 6, 4:18 p.m.: Blaine Police were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 1500
block of B street. Officers arrived to find the home’s garage fully involved with flames shooting above the roof line of the home. The officer assisted the home owners in gathering pets before evacuating the scene. Fire crews from NWFRS, Lynden and several other agencies arrived to battle the fire. Luckily for the homeowners, the fire was contained to the garage and did not spread to the home. The garage and its contents are a total loss. The value of the loss is not yet known. Police and Border Patrol units closed the street for the duration of the incident. October 6, 9:45 p.m.: Person reported he was walking home from the football game with his two children when a person walking with his dog allowed his dog off the leash. When the person asked the dog owner to put his dog back on a leash the owner started to yell at him and used profanity. The owner of the dog eventually picked it up, but proceeded to push the dog towards the father. The father and his kids left the area. Officer contacted the owner and advised him he needed to keep his dog on a leash at all times, and to try and control his language because he had scared the family. Owner said he was sorry for cursing, but denied intentionally allowing his dog off his leash. Owner said that was an accident.
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43. Gangster’s gal 45. Freshman, probably 46. Chronicles 48. Trick taker, often 50. Computer info 51. A chorus line 53. Jail, slangily 56. Barley bristle 58. Calling 60. “Malcolm X” director 61. Winner 64. Halt 66. Kitchen counter 67. Acad. 68. During 69. Allocate, with “out” 70. “Can’t Help Lovin’ ___ Man” 71. Drone, e.g.
DOWN 1. Bluish gray 2. Meditated or pondered on 3. “Absolutely!” 4. Polo, e.g.
5. Fine-tunes 6. Pigs 7. Police, with “the” 8. “___ Gang 9. A hoop skirt 10. “Unimaginable as ___ in Heav’n”: Milton 11. Way, way off 12. One thing after another 14. Affranchise 16. “Duck soup!” 20. Chinese “way” 25. Account 26. Fairy 27. Focal point 28. Command to a dog 29. A chip, maybe 30. Fed. construction overseer 31. “Field of Dreams” setting 32. Designer 34. Kind of dealer 35. “___ bad!” 37. Family head 42. Sylvester, to Tweety 44. Most recent 47. Anita Brookner’s “Hotel du ___” 49. Apple leftover 51. “Gladiator” setting 52. Minimal 53. Region’s prevailing weather 54. Cliffside dwelling 55. Call for 56. Appear 57. Fancy 59. Battery contents 62. Big Apple attraction, with “the” 63. Grand ___ (“Evange line” setting) 65. Marvelous, in slang
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October 7, 2:35 p.m.: Officers took an Ebay scam report in the 300 block of H Street. A fraudulent Ebay seller set up a fake internet site that looked similar to the real Ebay. Ebay said that the site and phone number were not affiliated with them. The victim supplied Ebay gift cards as payment and is currently working with Ebay to have the funds he transferred frozen. The victim thought he was purchasing a lawn mower from out of state. October 8, 9:15 p.m.: A person reported that she is being repeatedly harassed by her neighbors. She called police after finding trash on her car that had apparently been thrown out of her upstairs neighbor’s window. Officers spoke to the neighbors and advised them to stop throwing trash out of their window and to not harass their neighbor in any way. Five minutes later, officers were called back when the upstairs neighbors started stomping around upstairs and cussing. This time, the reporting person did not want officers to speak to the neighbors, but only to document her complaint. Officers remained in the area for some time until the situation seemed to have calmed. This report is provided by the Blaine police department.
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of October 3 to October 9, no precipitation was recorded. The 2017 year-to-date precipitation is 19.2 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 69.3°F on October 5 with a low of 39.6°F on October 5. Average high was 65.0°F and average low was 42.2°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Birch Bay General Election Forum: Thursday, October 12, 7 p.m., Birch Bay Community Church, 4460 Bay Road. A full slate of candidates on the November 7 general election ballot will be present for this open forum. Fun with LEGO Robotics: Thursday, October 12, 6:30–8 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Build robots and learn how to program them to do cool things! For ages 10 and up. Bimonthly. Info: 360/305-3637. Town Hall Meeting with Senator Ericksen: Thursday, October 12, 7–9 p.m., Western Washington University Viking Union multi-purpose room, 516 High Street, Bellingham. Fall Bulbs Gardening Class: Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Mike Delancey teaches why it’s important to plant bulbs in the fall. Info: 360/366-3906. Celebrate Indie Author Day: Saturday, October 14, 10–10:20 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Local author Rob Slater will visit 11 libraries in eight hours to promote National Indie Author Day and November’s NaNoWriMo(National Novel Writing Month). He will give a brief presentation on publishing and provide a set of books for a free drawing. Info: 360/305-3637. American Artists in Paris, 1826–1900: Saturday, October 14, 10:30– 11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Lecturer and author Peter Gray shares his insights into the young Americans who journeyed to Paris to study the fine arts, medicine and writing. Info: 360/305-3637. Backstage at the Border presents: Saturday, October 14, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street. Kelley Porter & Susan Thomson with special guests. Suggested $7 donation at the door. SHIBA–Don’t Get Caught Without Coverage: Tuesday, October 17, 12:30 p.m., Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors volunteers available to help you understand your health care coverage and compare health and prescription plans so you can make an informed choice. For those on a limited income, volunteers will help determined if you are eligible for extra coverage. Info: 360/332-8040. Blaine General Election Forum: Tuesday, October 17, 7 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. A full slate of candidates on the November 7 general election ballot will be present for this open forum. Event will be moderated by Pat Grubb, publisher of The Northern Light. Public can submit questions before the event to editor@thenorthernlight.com. Picky Eaters – Six Strategies for Helping Kids Eat Healthy: Wednesday, October 18, noon–1 p.m. One-hour webinar with PeaceHealth registered dietitians Jendy Newman and Tok-Hui Yeap. Help your kids go from “yuck to yum.” Info to register and watch: peacehealth.org/healthy-you/ picky-eaters-webinar. Whatcom Literacy Council Tutoring Program: Wednesday, October 18, 4–5 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Whatcom Literacy Council (WLC) is recruiting volunteers interested in working with local adults to improve English, reading, writing, math and computer skills. Flu Shots: Tuesday, October 19, 1–3 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Open to public. Walgreens is coming with regular, high-dose flu shots recommended for seniors 65+. Can bill insurance. Bring your card. Info: 360/332-8040. Books and Bites: Friday, October 20, 1–2:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the lively conversation at this book discussion opportunity. Discussing The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig. Info: 360/305-3637. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, October 21, 8–11 a.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. French toast, pancakes or waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Adults $6, children under six, $4. Info: 360/332-8040. Kids Art in The Garden: Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Special art projects just for kids. Info: 360/3663906. Blaine Oktoberfest: Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Blaine’s H Street Plaza. Gardener’s market from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; kids’ scavenger hunt, chalk art and prizes from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; scarecrow tour. 16-Mile Team Run from Blaine to Lynden: Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Teams of two, three or four runners start at the pier in Blaine Marine Park and end at Berthusen Park in Lynden. Free event, potluck will follow the run. No trophies, just bragging rights. Free. Info: facebook.com/ Blainerunnersgroup. Fine Arts Show: Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar & Event Space, 277 G Street. Info: 360/392-0955. Info: starrcats@ hotmail.com. Kid’s Karnival: Saturday, October 21, 1–3 p.m. Birch Bay Activity Center. 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay. Games, snacks arts, crafts and prizes. Face painting, twisted balloon creations and photo booth available. Wear a costume and be a part of our costume parade at 2:30 p.m. Free event. Info: www.bbbparkandrec.com. Fall Open House: Saturday, October 21, 2–5 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street. Appetizers and refreshments, facility tours, door prizes, fall photo booth, trick or treating for kids. All are welcome. Info: 360/332-8733. Custer Gospel Night with Claudette Dykstra Sterk: Saturday, October 21, 4:30 p.m., Custer United Methodist Church, corner Bruce and Main streets in Custer. Freewill offering taken for UMCOR Hurricane Relief. Everyone welcome. Dessert following. Info: 360/366-3379. Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 27, 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2550 Thornton Road, Ferndale. Chili cook off and carnival followed by trunk or treat. Costumes encouraged but please no masks or satanic references. Info: 360/223-8009. Art Show and Sale: Friday, October 27, 7–10 p.m. and Saturday, October 28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Custer United Methodist Church, 2996 Main Street, Custer. Featuring works by local Artist Marjory Thompson. Info: 360/3715893. BAAY Haunted House: Friday-Saturday, October 27–28; Tuesday, October 31, all ages 6–9 p.m., 21+ 9–11 p.m., Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham. The brewery warehouse and beer garden will be transformed into spooky scenes. The haunted house will feature live performances by the BAAY zombie dancers. Tickets are $5 at the door. Info: bbaybrewery.com, baay.org.
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Sports Cross country teams preparing for postseason By Oliver Lazenby With just two regular season meets left in the high school cross country season, the majority of Blaine runners are preparing for the district meet at the end of the month and clocking their best times of the year. Nine boys and nine girls from
s Liam Lyons, Blaine’s top boys finisher at the Hole in the Wall Invitational at Lakewood, finished the 5K in 18 minutes and 42 seconds.
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each team qualify for the districts meet, so there’s room for all of the girls team and all but a few of the boys. Still, the athletes are proving ownership of their spots as many have made personal best times in recent weeks. Five of Blaine’s varsity boys ran personal bests at last weekend’s Hole in the Wall Invitational at Lakewood, the team’s biggest meet of the season so far. Tanner Sterling and Bailey Bleazard ran sub-20-minute 5Ks for their first time, with Sterling finishing in 19 minutes and 58 seconds and Bleazard crossing the finish line one second behind him. Drake Anderson, Ben Arps and Landen Carlton also ran personal best times. Liam Lyons, Blaine’s top finisher on the boys side, finished in 18 minutes and 42 seconds, his best time of the season. Blaine’s second finisher Malachi Crump crossed in 19 minutes and 26 seconds. Of those, Lyons is the only senior and most of the others are freshman. “We’ve had a fantastic crew of
freshman this year,” head coach Fryth Rasar said. “Some of these boys are just beginning to tap into their potential. If they keep at it they could completely change the Blaine cross country program for the better in the years to come.” The girls’ team also had several runners break their own records, starting with Jamie Good, who finished first for Blaine with a personal best time of 20 minutes and 39 seconds. Good is probably Blaine’s best chance to send a runner to the state meet, Rasar said. Sophia Dwyer ran a season best of 22 seconds and 57 seconds. Taylee McCormick was Blaine’s third finisher at 23.14 seconds, and Ayanna Holguin finished in 23 minutes and 57 seconds, a personal best. Blaine cross country has two more regular season meets left: the Lake Lap Invitational at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 12 at Lake Padden and the Northwest Conference Meet at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18 at Civic Stadium. The 2A District meet is on October 28 at South Whidbey Island High School.
s The senior class float at the homecoming football game with homecoming queen Zoe Eberly and king Calvin Brown. Photo by Janell Kortlever
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