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Blaine cross country team enters postseason, page 7
City receives metal sculptures, page 8
Snapshots from Birch Bay Kids Karnival, page 12
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Blaine City Blaine police chief honored for years of service Council approves electronic sign for H Street B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e
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s Blaine Police Department chief Mike Haslip, r., is gearing up for retirement, beginning on October 31. Blaine City Council honored him for his more than 40 years of service during a regular meeting on October 23. “I’ve been blessed to be able to work here all these years,” Haslip said. “I never thought I’d get this lucky.”
Big turnout for school district facilities committee By Oliver Lazenby At its October 23 board meeting, the Blaine school board appointed 12 people to a “facility needs review committee,” which will study the district’s short-term construction, maintenance and infrastructure needs. District superintendent Ron Spanjer had expected the committee to only have 8-10 members. Over the next two months, the group will analyze and research, but it won’t necessarily make a recommendation to the school board, Spanjer said. The group will look at options for the high school grandstand project, as well as projects that were not included in the 2015
capital bond that would cost less than $1 million and could be completed in the next five years. Such projects might include painting and re-roofing school gyms, paving and re-striping parking lots or acquiring property in Birch Bay for future school buildings, Spanjer said in September. Depending on the committee’s progress, the school board will hold a work session in December or early January to prioritize projects. In addition to Spanjer, the committee’s members are: John Freal, school board member; Amber Porter, district finance director; Alan Pomeroy, district facilities supervisor; Jay Dodd, district teacher and
Blaine chamber to consider relocating visitor center B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Providing visitors access to public restrooms is the main driver behind a proposal to relocate the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center to a new spot just up the street. Currently located at 728 Peace Portal Drive, the visitor center is without a public restroom. The only designated public restrooms in downtown are in the Blaine harbor office and across the street in the Light-
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house Point Water Reclamation Facility near the new playground, said Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht. Skye and Mike Hill approached the city about a year ago to relocate the visitor center next to the Chevron gas station at 568 Peace Portal Drive, which Mike has owned for more than two decades. Within a matter of months, the duo plans to break ground on a project to construct a mix of commercial, office and retail space between the gas station and Edaleen Dairy.
According to a preliminary design, about 1,500-square-feet of the development would be allocated to the visitor center which would also will house public restrooms with multiple stalls and sinks. The visitor center is funded through the Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC), which in 2017 awarded $91,000 through an annual grant program to various programs and events intended to attract
coach; Rachel Hrutfiord, district staff member and parent; Kristin Clausen, Blaine resident; Pat Kramme, Blaine resident; Tim Thiessen, parent and Birch Bay resident; Doralee Booth, Birch Bay resident; Laura McKinney, parent and Semiahmoo resident, and Tammy Westfall, parent and rural resident. “We feel like the committee represents a strong balance of program interests, staff, community, geographic and gender balance,” Spanjer said. The committee may add a Point Roberts representative, according to meeting documents. The group plans to meet from 5:307 p.m. in the district office on October 30, November 9 and November 30.
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The Blaine senior and community center on H Street is on track to get an electronic sign. During their October 23 regular meeting, Blaine City Council voted unanimously to approve the installation of the sign at the front of the center. At a public hearing on October 9, residents raised concerns about the cost, intended use and possible safety hazards of the proposed sign. The sign will have an electronic display to convey event information and community service messages; that portion of the sign will be approximately 7 feet wide and one foot high, said Blaine community and development tourism coordinator Debbie Harger. The full sign will be somewhere between 9 to 12 feet in height. “The community center is our emergency center,” said Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht. An electronic sign is the best way to communicate important messages to the public, he said. The Sign Post, a Bellingham-based sign company, has been contracted for the project, Harger said. Prior to the meeting, the business displayed a prototype outside city hall. The monochromatic electronic sign is capable of displaying rotating messages that can be updated s A preliminary design almost instantly, Harger said. The of the electronic sign sign will cost approved for H Street. $20,000, which the city council approved in a mid-year budget adjustment in August; the Blaine Senior Center contributed $5,000. Lower-priced options, such as a sign that can be manually adjusted, would have cost $7,000, Harger said.
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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
Blaine couple honored for “Communities Pulling Together”
s Blaine mayor Harry Robinson, l., recognized Ron Snyder and Cathy Taggett for organizing “Communities Pulling Together,” an event that brought native canoe families from around the region to Birch Bay and Blaine on Labor Day weekend. Members of the Semiahmoo, Lummi and G’ana’k’w canoe families paddled in local waters, camped in Blaine and hosted traditional dances, potlatches and campfires. Snyder and Taggett received the recognition during a Blaine City Council meeting on October 23. Photo by Stefanie Donahue
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Co-publisher & Advertising Director Louise Mugar lmugar@thenorthernlight.com Editor Stefanie Donahue stefanie@pointrobertspress.com Copy Editor Kara Spencer kara@pointrobertspress.com Reporter Oliver Lazenby oliver@pointrobertspress.com Creative Services Ruth Lauman, Doug De Visser production@thenorthernlight.com Office Manager Jeanie Luna info@thenorthernlight.com Advertising Sales Molly Ernst, Janet McCall Catherine Darkenwald sales@thenorthernlight.com General Editorial Inquiries editor@thenorthernlight.com Contributors In This Issue Melinda Myers The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Suite 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Tel: 360/332-1777 Vol XX, No 29 Circulation: 10,500 copies
The Editor: All of us at the Community Assistance Program would like to say a huge thank you to everyone in our community who donated coats and other winter clothing to the annual CAP/Interfaith Coalition winter coat drive. This year, 669 coats were donated; 526 coats as well as socks, gloves, and many beautiful handmade hats and scarves were given out. Of the items left over, some will be distributed at the Blaine Clothing Bank through the winter, while others were given out at the Bellingham coat distribution last Friday. We also want to thank the churches, businesses and other organizations that were collection points for the coat drive, as well as the volunteers who helped out. Every year we are amazed at the generosity of people in this community. Thank you all for helping to keep our neighbors warm through the winter months ahead. Linda Bennett, director Blaine The Editor: I am writing to urge all Blaine voters to cast their vote in November for Alicia Rule. Blaine needs an infusion of youth and new
ideas. Candidates who have been in these positions for years are much less likely to entertain new ideas and try new things. It isn’t always true that what has worked for the last 50 years will work for the next 50. I have lived in Blaine since 2002. Not as long as some of you, but long enough to see that the folks who make all the decisions for Blaine do not always or often think of those of us who currently have children growing up here, who have to travel outside of Blaine to get affordable goods for our families, who are the ones moving into the area in need of affordable rentals and family homes. I can honestly tell you that prior to Alicia Rule entering into this race, I did not know much about what was happening in this city. Oh, sure I could have attended the weekly council meetings but because of those items mentioned in the second paragraph my family is often too busy to allow for weekly council meetings. I think that is how some folks would like it to stay. However, because of Alicia and her view point that we all should know what is going on in this town –whether we can attend the meetings or not – and her dedication to finding ways to let more folks know (even though just letting people know about issues
has caused opposition)– Question: why would it ever be wrong to let people know what issues and expenditures of monies are being determined by their city council? I feel like I am a better informed citizen of this city. I for one applaud this philosophy, and the very prospect that Alicia Rule will help bring this community together for a brighter future for all of us, is why she will get my vote in November. Stacy Berndtson Blaine The Editor: I write here to ask everyone to write in Rachel Hrutfiord for Blaine City Council Ward 2! Our community has been stagnant for quite some time. We cannot keep doing the same things and expect different results. Rachel understands what this town needs. She grew up here and is raising her own family here. She is one of us who are forced leave Blaine for a lot of necessities. She is one of us that sees the need for productive things (See Letters, page 13) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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Blaine high school’s cross country teams are preparing for the NWC Bi-District Championships this Saturday, October 28 and looking for redemption on a course at South Whidbey High School that proved challenging a month ago. The Bi-District Championships is the qualifier for state. To make it, Blaine runners will need to do well on a substantial hill in the course’s second mile. “We all died on that hill,” Blaine head coach Fryth Rasar said. “We’ve been doing a lot of hill work in Lincoln Park and we are prepared to meet it and beat it this time around.” Eight boys and eight girls will represent Blaine at the meet. The top 28 finishers will qualify for the state championships on Saturday, November 4 in Pasco. Blaine runners finished their regular season on October 19, at the NWC Championships at Civic Stadium. All boys’ varsity runners got personal bests or seasons’ best times at that meet. Much of their success was a result of consistent attendance at practice, Rasar said. “They are all very dependable hard working kids,” Rasar said. “Consistent attendance is key. Very few ever miss practice.” Blaine’s top boys finishers were Malachi Crump (18 minutes, 11 seconds), Liam Lyons (18 minutes, 29 seconds) and Tanner Sterling (18 minutes 43 seconds). Blaine’s top girls finishers were Jamie Good (20 minutes and 44 seconds), Taylee McCormick, (22 minutes and 10 seconds) and Sophie Dwyer (22 minutes and 48 seconds).
How long in business: Since 1953 Description of the business: Umpqua Bank is the West Coast’s largest independent community bank offering a full suite of consumer and business banking products and services. Umpqua’s internationally recognized banking strategy offers the sophistication and expertise of a large bank with the personal service and community engagement of a community bank and the innovative experience of a great retailer. s Blaine runner Jamie Good leads pack at the Northwest Conference District meet at Civic Stadium on Thursday, October 19. Photo by Jean Lyons
The varsity boys finished 10th out of 14 teams, and the girls finished 11th out of 12. The bi-district cross country meet starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 28 at South Whidbey High School.
How the business started: On November 14, 1953, South Umpqua State Bank opened its doors with just six employees and a single branch housed in the Canyonville Masonic Lodge (Oregon). Everyone pitched in, from sorting checks to taking out the trash. Loans were made based on a person's character and were sealed with a handshake. It's how Umpqua's founders believed business should be done, and it's at the heart of how the bank does business today. Future goals: “Personalized banking for all—anytime, anywhere.” Umpqua’s mission defines what it strives to provide now and in the future: a smart, simple, human experience for every customer. Featured businesses are selected randomly from the Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce membership.
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City Briefs Blaine City Council closes construction on energy conservation project The city has officially completed the construction phase of a project to boost energy efficiency at city facilities. The ESCO Energy Conservation Project began in September 2013 after an energy audit of city facilities. On Monday, Blaine City Council voted unanimously to consider the construction phase of the project complete. The project included improvements to city hall’s heating and air conditioning system; the replacement of a heat pump at the Public Works building at 1200 Yew Avenue; and the installation of a new air intake system, high-efficiency blower, air share valve and intake pumps at the Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility on Marine Drive. The project came in under budget at $2,646,758 and was funded by a $500,000 state grant, $1,670,000 in general obligation bond proceeds and $311,281 in Bonneville Power Administration rebates, according to a staff report. The city is slated to see more than $125,000 in energy savings per year and about $250,000 in operational and energy cost savings per year once the bond is retired.
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City gives update on 665, 633 and 625 Peace Portal buildings The owners of two of three buildings on Peace Portal Drive that have been ordered to either repair or vacate the premises have told the city they are interested in making repairs. Notices had been given to the owners of the buildings located at 665, 633 and 625 Peace Portal Drive. In May, the city issued a mandate ordering the demolition of 665 Peace Portal, owned by Seattle resident Guenter Mannhalt who did not contest the order. In June, owners of all three downtown buildings were ordered by the city to either repair or vacate the premises. The 625 and the 633 buildings, owned by the Jacaranda Land Corporation and Colette Cloutier, respectively, require repairs because they are structurally connected to Mannhalt’s building. In a report to city council on October 23, Blaine community development director Michael Jones and Blaine building official Tim Woodard said Jacaranda and Cloutier have indicated they are interested in making the necessary repairs. In August, the city council approved a mid-year budget adjustment, which allocated $100,000 for demolition costs of “condemned buildings” with costs eventually being recouped through property liens. Wood-
ard then put the demolition of 665 Peace Portal up for bid but received no response. Woodard said contractors were concerned about the dilapidated state of the building and unknown additional costs. The city intends to hire a contractor to survey the building for asbestos and determine a path forward. Blaine City Council to consider property tax increase The city is considering a 1 percent increase of the regular property tax for the coming year. During a meeting on October 23, Blaine finance director Jeffrey Lazenby said the city would generate just about $11,000 in additional revenue, in addition to higher receipts resulting from new construction and property improvements, if approved by Blaine City Council. For homeowners with a property valued at $250,000, they’d see an increase of $3.25 for the year, Lazenby said. Blaine receives an average 13 percent of the total property tax per year, while the rest is remitted to the state, county and other public agencies. In Blaine, 56 percent of property tax revenue is allocated to the city’s street capital bond, 18 percent to the general fund, 14 percent funds street improvement projects and 12 percent pays for street operations.
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Plant Daffodils now for added spring beauty Beautiful Eyes display several flowers on each stem. This variety’s white and orange blossoms have a gardenia-like fragrance. Miniature daffodil Baby Boomer has 5-10 flowers per stem. After blooming, the grassy foliage quickly fades away, allowing nearby perennials to take center stage. Split corona daffodils have an unexpected beauty and are lovely cut flowers. The cups on these daffodils are divided into segments that are pressed back against the petals. Narcissus Cassata has a ruffled yellow split cup and white petals. Lemon Beauty’s shorter split cup is adorned with a yellow star. These are just a few of the many choices that are available for gardens, containers and spring bouquets. Most daffodils are hardy in growing zones 3-8. Mix daffodils in shady gar-
By Melinda Myers Daffodils are a cheery presence in the spring garden and a surefire way to chase away the winter blues. These fall-planted bulbs are also reliable perennials that require no maintenance and are not bothered by deer or other pests. The National Garden Bureau has declared 2017 the Year of the Daffodil and with the fall planting season right around the corner, now is the time to choose your favorites. Yellow trumpet daffodils are classics, but there are many other styles and colors from which to choose. Double-flowering types like white and yellow Lingerie and long lasting lemon-yellow Sherborne feature multiple rows of petals; some varieties look more like peonies than daffodils. Multi-flowering varieties like
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Upcoming workshop to focus on protecting shoreline properties Learn how to protect and maintain your shoreline property at a workshop this weekend. Northwest Straits Foundation and the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee is hosting a free workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October
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Birch Bay Kids Karnival gets spooky All ages participated in last weekend’s Kids Karnival at the Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. The event featured a slew of activities and was hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2. Photos courtesy of Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2
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for our kids to do in this town. She is one of us that sees a need to fill the empty storefronts that is our downtown. She is one of us that sees the need for streamlined procedures for new business owners. She is one of us that sees the need for living wage jobs for our residents. She is one of us. Blaine needs someone willing to go to the people and figure out what we need. I work full time and have six kids. I cannot make it to council meetings. The vast majority of the residents of Blaine cannot attend council meetings. This doesn’t mean we don’t care and we shouldn’t have a voice in what happens in our town. I believe Rachel Hrutfiord will bridge the gap between the decision makers and the people of Blaine. Rachel Hrutford is the right choice for city council ward 2; she’s the right choice for the people of Blaine. It’s your voice and your choice! Write in Rachel Hrutfiord for ward 2! Mylissa Bode Blaine The Editor: This November I intend to vote for Charlie Hawkins again for city council. I am always reassured when I know Charlie is going to vote on issues related to the zoning sanctity of our residential neighborhoods. Charlie won’t tolerate greedy developers attempting to manipulate our residential zoning codes for short term profit, under the guise of “economic progress.”
We homeowners and parents don’t have time nor the inclination to monitor every attempted zoning change in Blaine, but we can depend on Charlie to protect our interests in maintaining our neighborhoods as the safe, secure and special places they are. Please join me in voting to retain Charlie Hawkins as our representative to Blaine City Council. Tom Burton Blaine The Editor: I don’t know how anyone who attended the candidate forum on October 17 could come away with any thought other than, “Now I understand the problem. We need new people on the council!” John Yirak Blaine The Editor: I urge Blaine voters to retain the incumbents who are running for re-election to their seats on city council. Here’s why. The primary job of the council is administrative and supervisory. We can dream all we like about ways to make Blaine grow and wish we had a more vibrant downtown, but when faced with the realities of what that means, it becomes clear that this is an uphill battle that requires competence and experience, and a willingness to do what’s possible rather than fail at what’s beyond our reach. Our present council has made solid progress in a difficult economy. They have hired a highly
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8200 Birch Bay Dr. $389,900 Freshly painted, premier beach fronting cottage in heart of Birch Bay, 1100 SF, 3-BD, 1.5-BA, dining & living rm, large deck, gated, alley access, one car garage w/cement flrs, On demand hot water, natural gas, classic wood FP on spacious 6564 SF home site. Replaced galvanized plumbing w/copper, remodeled half bath, new flr & toilet in bath, Remodeled kitchen area, gas range, fenced in back, double-pane windows, clean crawl space, new vapor barrier. Brian Southwick 360-815-6638
1300 Peace Portal Dr #203 $355,000 Experience amazing unobstructed views of Drayton Harbor & Semiahmoo from this spacious 1360 SF waterfront condo. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from the open concept second flr unit or from the large covered patio. Offers SS appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors/ carpet, & gas fireplace. Spacious master-BR with ensuite & large soaking tub. Has large den adjacent to living rm that can be used as home office, library, or second bedroom. John & Laura Marshall 360-599-5999
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Semiahmoo beautiful, golf course home! Built by O’Neill Group, this well crafted home is ideal for anyone needing plenty of space without stairs. 2,800 SF all on one floor! High ceilings/ windows bring in lots of light to great rm. Kitchen full of counter space & chef quality appliances. Master suite complete w/FP, soaker tub.
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Ultimate 2-BD, 2-BA condo—ideal for someone looking for a place to stay & play! Miles of walking trails, championship golf, & access to water. Affordable & easy to maintain this single story unit has 2 patios, skylights, & private backyard. New paint throughout. Walking distance to Great Blue Heron Bar & Grill, tennis & swimming. It’s everything you’re looking for.
5574 Sandpiper Ln $585,000 A perfect floor plan in the most ideal location; the signature hole of the Palmer Course--with tee to green views, makes for a premier property! Meticulously cared for, better than new, single story home with spotless 3-car garage offers a stunning great room with adjoining gourmet kitchen and dining room. Sunlight streams through the windows of this timeless design. Exceptionally clean, professional landscaping, and interior detail that is to be appreciated. This home is in mint condition! Kathy Stauffer 360-815-4718
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Blaine PD says dial 911 in emergencies, not border patrol By Oliver Lazenby With Canadian cell towers close by and a dispatch system that differs from most towns, dialing 911 in Blaine can be muddled. Seeking to clear up any confusion, Blaine Police Department press secretary Lisa Moeller recently reiterated what to do when placing an emergency call from Blaine: dial 911. Calls in Blaine requiring police are dispatched through the U.S. Border Patrol. Because of that, some Blaine residents started to call the border patrol dispatch center directly, Moeller said. Calling border patrol could lead to an extra step in dispatching the proper services, such as those in need of fire or medical
services, Moeller warned. “There’s a delay that shouldn’t happen or wouldn’t happen if you called directly to 911,” she said. “We want to encourage people to call 911 or the non-emergency number tbecause if they have an incident, it’s fairly common to need both fire and police, or aid personnel and police, to respond.” The Blaine Police Department’s non-emergency number is 360/676-6911. That number can be used in emergencies, Moeller said. Emergency 911 calls in Blaine and all of Whatcom County first connect to the What-Comm 911 dispatch center in Bellingham. A dispatcher there determines whether the caller needs police, fire or medical response. Many calls need a combination of
those services, Moeller said. Calls requiring police responses in Blaine, Lynden and Sumas are transferred to the US Border Patrol dispatch center in Blaine. Callers using cell phones along the border could be connected to a dispatch center in Canada. In Blaine, that can happen for calls placed on cell phones north of D Street, Moeller said. Callers should be alert to that possibility and clearly state their address as being in Blaine so Canadian dispatchers can patch the call to What-Comm. The city of Lynden is looking into changing its dispatching to the What-Comm system at an annual cost of about $140,000, according to the Lynden Tribune. Border Patrol provides dispatching services to Lynden, Blaine and Sumas for free.
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Police Reports October 12, 6:46 p.m.: Blaine police assisted WSP on southbound I5 near MP 275 for a report of an accident. An officer arrived and found a young man had hydroplaned all the way across the southbound lane from the 275 on ramp and struck the median. The young man was shaken up from the crash but not injured. WSP arrived on scene and took over investigation of the reportable crash. October 13, 2:42: An officer on patrol noticed a very friendly loose dog in the 900 block of H street just prior to school getting out for the day. The dog hopped in the officer’s car and was temporarily held at the police department until an animal control officer took custody of her. October 19, 2:34 p.m.: Officers responded to a residence where a concerned daughter asked police to check on her elderly mother, who had not answered her phone all day. Police arrived and found the woman sitting in her recliner, watching TV. The woman stated that she was okay. The officer relayed his findings to the daughter. October 20, 6:23 p.m.: A couple who had been dating for a few months broke up today. The male half decided to follow the female half from Blaine to Lynden and back to Blaine where they ended up getting into a heated argument in the 200 block of D Street. Of-
ficer arrived and determined no assaults or threats had been made nor were there orders between the two. Officer warned the male to discontinue his current pattern of behavior, as he could be arrested for stalking. The two agreed to meet the following day so the male could get his belongings from the woman. October 22, 8:26 a.m.:A woman called police to report that her estranged husband was harassing her by trying to drop off personal items at her place of employment. The man showed police text messages where his wife asked him to come to her job and drop the items off, but she had changed her mind upon his arrival. The woman stated she has been unable to get an order against him for this type of harassment, but she refused the option of having the man trespassed from her home or work. October 23, 5:30 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of G Street regarding two unknown individuals who were knocking on doors.The officer was informed by the homeowner that she did not recognize the men and called the police due to previous problems in the neighborhood. The officer checked the neighborhood and located a vehicle parked in the roadway near 10th and E Streets. One occupant was contacted who advised he and his
co-worker are employed by a home repair business, and they were in Blaine soliciting work. The man’s documents and the business license were confirmed. The officer cleared and notified the resident of the outcome. October 23, 7:00 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to an abandoned bicycle in the 800 block of Harrison Avenue. The officer found the bicycle on the city sidewalk. The child’s bicycle was taken in and will be held in hopes the owner comes to claim it. October 24, 10:25 a.m.: A woman called to report that a husky and lab were running around near Peace Portal and Bell Road. A helpful citizen was able to contain the duo and locate the owner before police arrived. October 24, 3:11 p.m.: A woman came in to the police department to report that a man who appeared to be mentally unstable was abusing his dog by dragging it down the sidewalk. According to a witness, the animal appeared to now be walking with a limp. Neither the man or dog was located. A similar incident was reported the previous day. The Humane Society will be contacted to follow up on a person of interest in the reported incidents. This report is provided by the Blaine Police Department.
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Blaine Community Blood Drive: Friday, October 27, 8:30–11 a.m., noon–2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile in Cost Cutter Parking Lot, 1733 H Street. Info: 1-800/398-7888, or bloodworksnw.org/drives. Monster Munchies and Terrifying Treats Bake Sale: Friday, October 27, 1:30–5:30 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Stock up on some Halloween and harvest-time goodies and support the Friends of the Blaine Library! Info: 360/305-3637. 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: 360/366-5952. 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 will be transformed into spooky scenes filled with surprises at every turn. Tickets $5 at the door. Info: bbaybrewery.com, baay.org. Community Meeting: Saturday, October 28, 4:30 p.m, Birch Bay Community Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Lets Move! Blaine hosts a meeting to answer questions about the proposed three-mile trail. Info: letsmoveblaine. net. Fall Wreath Making: Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m., VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Design and create your own fall wreath with step-by-step instructions. Info: 360/366-3906. Blaine Primary School Harvest Festival: Saturday, October 28, 1 p.m., Blaine Middle School Cafeteria. Games, food, basket raffle. Halloween Party at Pizza Factory: Saturday, October 28, Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive. 1–3 p.m., kids’ trunk or treat and check out the haunted ambulance; hourly giveaways after 6 p.m.; 7–9 p.m., live music by Checo Tohomaso. Ferndale Halloween Events: Saturday, October 28, 3–5 p.m., downtown trick or treat on Main Street; 5–7 p.m., “Haunt the Park” and haunted barn at Pioneer Park. Info: ferndale-chamber.com. Stranger Things: A Halloween Haunting: Saturday, October 28, 5:30–9 p.m. Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Teens, come in costume and bring friends to our after-hours Halloween party. Games, contests, food. For grades 6-12. Register online or by calling the library. Info: 360/305-3637. The Haunting at The Vault: Saturday, October 28, 6 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space, 277 G Street. Doors open at 6 p.m., live music by The Shannanagins from 7–10 p.m. Enjoy frightfully delicious bites and libations. Costumes encouraged, $30. Limited seating. Info: 360-3920955.
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Halloween Party at The Wheel House: Saturday, October 28, 7:30 p.m., Wheel House Bar & Grill, 746 Peace Portal Drive. Costume prizes, food and drink specials. Info: 360/332-3512. Halloween Party at Paso: Saturday, October 28, 8 p.m.–midnight, Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Costume contest, food and drink specials in the bar, live music by Silver City Band. Info: 360/332-4045. Annual Kids Community Harvest Party: Sunday, October 29, 3–5 p.m., Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Road. Kids dress in costume and enjoy carnival games, prizes and fun. Refreshments. Free. All are welcome. Info: 360/656-6781 or dakotacreekcenter.com. Trick or Treating at Stafholt: Tuesday, October 31, 2–4:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, 456 C Street. Kids preschool–3rd grad come visit for special treats! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 360/332-8733. Glow Maze: Tuesday, October 31, 5–8 p.m., Life Impact Church, 549 Cherry Street. Glow-in-the-dark maze, hot chocolate, apple cider, candy, glow sticks, games and raffle. Info: 360/366-8061. Trunk & Treat: Tuesday, October 31, 6-8:30 p.m., Freedom Community Church, 508 G St., Blaine. Family friendly. Check Engine Light Demystified: Wednesday, November 1, 4–5:30 p.m.; repeated Saturday, November 4, 10–11:30 a.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Learn how to read, understand, and repair when the“Check Engine” light appears. Info: 360/305-3637. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting: Thursday, November 2, 6–9 p.m., Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. Pasta bar dinner, silent and live auctions, no host bar, music. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots and get an extra raffle ticket. Board elections at 5:30 p.m. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Pasta and Lights: Friday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., music at 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti dinner, garlic rolls, dessert and beverage followed by music by Allie Ryser. Tickets $10 adults, $5 kids nine and under available at the senior center. Info: 360/332-8040. “Big Bucks” Bingo: Saturday, November 4, noon, Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Info: 360/332-8040. The Last Outrageous Woman: Saturday, November 4, 1–2 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Join local and award winning author Jessica H. Stone for a rollicking good time as she shares the secrets of how you can pursue your outrageous dreams no matter what age! Info: 360/3053637. Ciderfest: Saturday, November 4, 1–5 p.m., Bellewood Acres, 6140 WA539, Lynden. Hard cider tasting and brat bar, home cider brewing competition, pumpkin smashing and more. Tickets, info: bellewoodfarms.com Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
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competent city administrator in Dave Wilbrecht. Lincoln Park is a new jewel in east Blaine. Houses are once again being built locally, which means more local customers and there are solid plans for more. Downtown is finally attracting new businesses like the Drayton Harbor Oyster Company, Edaleen Dairy and the new Vault Wine Bar. Progress isn’t easy, but it is happening now. Small solid steps are better than giant leaps that sound good but don’t work. Where’s the medical facility that was supposed to replace the airport? Now we have neither. So, we should go with what’s working. Candidates with a feel good agenda and no civic experience could easily mean a return to recent years when council meetings were long, contentious and unproductive. We’ve finally turned that page; turning it back means more years of wishing and dreaming instead of solid accomplishment. Jack Kintner Blaine The Editor: I am writing in support of Eric Davidson for Blaine City Council, Ward 3. I have known Eric for years and it is rare that someone has as much passion for Blaine. Eric has been great in bringing the community together, keeping neighbors informed about ongoing issues in town and the neighborhood. Eric is a leader that raises awareness of issues that affect families in our neighborhood and Blaine, and on several occasions has been instrumental in letting the city council know that the citizens supported or rejected issues. I have seen Eric encourage many people to come down to council meetings to let their voices be heard – issues that lead to real changes in the quality of life in Blaine. Eric has been active as chairman of the Public Works Committee and helped start our Lettered Streets Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Watch. He has brought our community closer together and I know will carry that passion to city council. When issues come up before the public works, Eric looks at it from the point of view of a family in Blaine, he is not a “rubber stamp for more taxes” or supportive of a growing government bureaucracy without any increased service to the citizens. Eric has a great understanding of the ongoing issues with the city budget and has expressed to me many times that he would not sit by passively while the city continues to use reserves until we are out of money. For the last 10 years, the city council has been sitting by doing nothing with the airport property and has been too afraid to tackle the budget crisis our city is facing! Eric is not afraid to ask the hard questions and make the hard decisions to help secure the future safety and quality of life in Blaine! I cannot think of anyone I would rather have as a city council member than Eric Davidson.
Please do the future of Blaine a favor and vote Eric Davidson for city council! Michael Williams Blaine The Editor: There is no substitute for experience! In the past few weeks numerous letters to the editor have eloquently outlined Charlie Hawkins’ strong history, background and commitment to Blaine. Not wanting to be repetitive, let me just say that I have lived in Blaine since 1992 and having been closely involved in our city’s politics over a number of years, I can personally attest to the value of having an experienced city council. Based on his prior experience at many levels of government within our city and proven record of commitment I invite you to join me in voting for Charlie Hawkins. Nancy Hobberlin Blaine The Editor: With all the news around the American flag lately (the NFL, protests, wars), and the respect or disrespect of the flag conversations, I thought it might be helpful and informative to provide everyonewith the rules and etiquette for our flag. The following comes from the VFW (vfw.org/Flag), but you can find this info at several sources online. I am summarizing here so if you want the full version, visit the VFW website. Displaying the Flag: U.S. Flag flies above all others; Never use the flag for decoration; Display only from sunrise to sunset; the flag may be displayed 24 hours per day if properly illuminated. Special Rules: Do not let the flag touch the ground; do not fly upside down; do not carry or hold the flag flat/horizontal (like they do at the beginning of every NFL and many college games); do not use the flag as clothing; do not store the flag where it can get dirty; do not use it as a cover; do not tie it back; always let it fall free; do not mark the flag in any way; no writing or drawing on the flag My favorite is: when you have to dispose of the flag, you should burn it. I also see lots of flags flying at night, in the rain and without illumination. And when your flag is damaged, it should be burned and replaced. So all of you out there who are very patriotic and cherish our flag, please think about how you treat and respect our flag and how you want to deny NFL players the right to peacefully protest based on our 1st Amendment (which the Supreme Court has upheld) saying they are disrespecting our flag. Henry Wernecke Birch Bay The Editor: Since I moved here almost 20 years ago, Blaine has become a much nicer place to live. It has more and better restaurants and businesses and the construction of sidewalks, trees, planters and other amenities have made Blaine a great place to walk. Business owners seem to have committed to at least trying to make something work
and city council has done a decent job of encouraging them. However, one of the hardest jobs of an elected official may be knowing when to say no to the people. Blaine is slowly running out of money. What we need now is someone on the council who has a better grasp of the realities of city finance and understands that we can’t keep eating into our reserves to fund every little project that is proposed. We need to focus on the bigger picture of maintaining what we have and keeping our financial house in order. Please vote Eric Davidson for fiscal responsibility on the city council in November. Calvin Armerding Blaine The Editor: As Port of Bellingham commissioner, Dan Robbins has done outstanding service for Whatcom County these past four years. Not only does he work hard for his constituents in district 1, he has made it a goal to become aware of what is going on all across our county. Dan is familiar with most of the businesses: the fishermen, educators, CEOs, farmers, marine trades, restaurants and more. He’s very fair when making decisions for individuals as well as for corporations. The Port has been active in planning a huge project on the Bellingham waterfront as well as a much needed repair service at Blaine Harbor. These are two important projects that affect many lives in Whatcom County and impact many jobs directly and indirectly. Sometimes making decisions can be challenging – I know because I was a port commissioner for 12 years and worked on similar issues. Dan and I worked together my last two years. That’s why you can be sure I speak from experience that Dan makes well-thoughtout decisions. He deserves your vote. Jim Jorgensen Blaine
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