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School district hosts resource fair, page 5

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Park district now offers Silver&Fit program, page 10

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Design for a Local singers bring joy to all at the senior center 7,600-squarefoot library gets warm reception By Oliver Lazenby

(See Library, page 7)

s Sharon Mayson, l., and Wendy Donaghy, r., of Angels Descending performed a variety of festive tunes at the Blaine Senior Center on December 8. The performance, called ‘Christmas Joy: A Holiday Concert,’ attracted about 40 people. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

It’s time to get out and ‘Shell-ebrate’ Event to feature oyster samples, activities for kids and awards B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e To mark the second anniversary of recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting restrictions being lifted on more than 800 acres of Drayton Harbor, local groups are

coming together to host a ‘Shell-ebration.’ The free event will feature refreshments, oyster samples from Drayton Harbor Oyster Company, activities for kids and a community awards ceremony. It’s set to take place from 4–6 p.m. on Friday, December 14 at the G Street Plaza. “Drayton Harbor is an ideal location for growing shellfish and historically provided a productive source of oysters and clams for commercial, tribal and recreational harvest,” read a press release from the Whatcom County Public Works Department. In 1995, harvesting restrictions in Drayton

Blaine City Council adopts $56.4 million budget for 2019 B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Blaine City Council voted 6–0 on December 10 to approve a balanced operating and capital budget for 2019 totaling $56.4 million. City finance director Jeff Lazenby said the budget prioritizes public safety as well as maintaining city infrastructure, parks and facilities. The operating budget includes $100,000 for a full-time police officer position, $88,000 for a full-time parks and facilities position, $70,000 for What-Comm 911 emergency dispatch services and $26,000 for a part-

time administrative services position. The funds will be taken from the $7.8 million general fund, which is used to pay for city administration, policing and utility billing, among other things. The fund is generated by taxes and fees, such as sales, utility and property taxes. The Blaine Police Department is the largest recipient of general fund revenue. Thirty-four percent of the fund, totaling approximately $2.7 million, is budgeted for police department services in 2019. In its capital budget, the city approved $800,000 to extend sewer lines to east Blaine,

$145,000 to design and build a trail along Semiahmoo Spit, $100,000 to demolish the former City Hall building and $40,000 for an improvement project at Blaine Cemetery. Lazenby said full-time equivalent positions at the city are expected to rise from 61 to 65 in 2019, which will bring the city back to pre-recession levels. In conjunction with passing the 2019 budget, Blaine City Council also approved a 1 percent property tax increase in November. The 1 percent increase is projected to generate approximately $11,385 in revenue for 2019.

Harbor were imposed due to high levels of pollution that made consumption of shellfish unsafe. The restrictions extended until December 2016, when the Washington State Department of Health lifted recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting restrictions on 810 acres of Drayton Harbor. The community has been working hard for over 20 years to improve water quality, according to county public works. “Thanks to your sustained efforts and on-theground improvements, shellfish harvesting (See Shellfish, page 4)

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Zervas Architects is fine-tuning the design for the future Birch Bay Library and its latest design is a departure from previous concepts: it does not incorporate the brown craftsman-style house currently on the site at 7920 Birch Bay Drive. Instead, it recreates the facade and porch of the historic house and incorporates some of its flavor while not being burdened by the constraints of a 105-year-old house that wasn’t designed to be a library. “We’re getting the best of both worlds without trying to salvage a house that isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, frankly,” said Terry Brown, principal at Zervas Architects, at a December 10 meeting at the BP Heron Center. Incorporating the 2,135-square-foot house into the design of a 7,600-squarefoot library ended up being inefficient, Brown said. Both designs – with or without the house – cost about the same, but scrapping the house resulted in a library design that’s more useful for the community and staff and more space efficient, Brown said. The front of the library in the new design is closer to the street than the current house. Designing a big enough library that included the house “almost buried the front of the house behind the new additions, so all of a sudden that little gem of a craftsman-style facade was not as prominent,” Brown said. “It also resulted in a lot of compromises to a good library layout,” he said. “[Redesigning without the house] gave us a lot of ability to go beyond the original house while still respecting its architectural heritage.” Brown said he thought the last library meeting at the house on August 18 had been an eye opener for attendees; although the house’s exterior is beautiful, the interior is much less inspiring. Other features of the new design include a driveway that wraps around the property, several different areas with bay views, skylights on the roof and a “Library Express” lobby that will open before and after

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Rand Jack honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Rand Jack has been given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce for 2018. In announcing the award, Jack was cited for his work with the Whatcom Land Trust as a founder and board member for 35 years. He was integrally involved with negotiating major transactions including Clark’s Point, Teddy Bear Cove, the Nesset Farm and the South Fork Park, the 2,200acre Canyon Lake Community Forest with 1,000 year-old yellow cedar trees, Stimpson Family Nature Reserve, the 275-acre Lily Point Marine Park with 1.4 miles of shoreline, Maple Beach, Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve, the 4,400-acre reconveyance to create parkland around Lake Whatcom, Galbraith Mountain and, most recently, the Governors Point Nature Reserve. In 1991, he started the Law and Diversity Program at Fairhaven College, WWU, where he taught for 15 years. The program was for under-achieving students from communities underrepresented in the legal system who showed promise and who wanted go to law school and return to serve their communities. He served as the legal representation upholding a ban on jet skis in the San Juan Islands, challenging the Lynden ban on dancing and serving alcohol in the same place, and helping represent victims of childhood sexual abuse by a Catholic priest, including some here in Bellingham. An extremely gifted carver, he has donated an 18-foot totem pole to the Whatcom Museum and numerous bird carvings to charity auctions (birdsbyrandjack.com).

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restrictions were lifted.” A combination of state and county agencies, nonprofit organizations and volunteers came together to repair septic systems, utilize marine pump-out stations, invest in wastewater and stormwater systems, improve pasture and manure management, plant trees and shrubs along waterways and pickup pet waste. The Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protec-

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tion District advisory committee was formed after the state downgraded the harbor and is still active. The district currently has two vacancies that serve four-year terms. Meetings take place quarterly and interested applicants can learn more by visiting bit.ly/2C117d4. “We really just want to keep people involved,” said public works water quality planner Kate Kimber. “The issue of water quality doesn’t go away.” The ‘Shell-ebration’ will be hosted outdoors, so be sure to dress accordingly. To learn more, call 360/778-6302.

The Editor: Christmas is a busy and expensive time for many families, but there is a free caroling event being held for the 21st year at Semiahmoo Resort on Sunday, December 16 that many may not be aware of, but I feel certain would really enjoy. For the eighth year, local vocalist and recording artist Dana Cohenour will lead the evening with a special program for children at 5 p.m., followed by the main program at 5:30 p.m. She will be joined on the piano by her fellow Shearwater Trio guitarists Brian Ellison and John Sturdivant as well as Jack Cohenour on the ukulele, so the caroling and holiday songs will be well supported. I would encourage families to come and celebrate the magic of the season at this warm and fun evening. The Semiahmoo Resort has kindly donated the space and will provide cookies and hot drinks. Judy Hoskins Blaine 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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s Jamie Shannon, Bellingham-based life coach for teens, gave a presentation about teens and social media. s The Blaine school district’s inaugural School Resource Fair featured booths from 57 organizations and presentations on suicide prevention and social media use and issues for teens. The fair was geared toward connecting the community with an array of resources available in the county. Participating organizations included churches, mental health and medical service providers, family support centers and other community-oriented nonprofits. The school district plans to make the fair an annual event and may host it at the beginning of the school year in the future, organizers said.

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REGULARLY MEETS AT 9:00 AM ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF ONE POSITION TO FILL A PARTIAL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 ONE POSITION TO FILL A PARTIAL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 TWO POSITIONS TO FILL A FULL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 Members of boards, committees and commissions receive no financial compensation, but the payoff is great. Members meet other residents with similar interests, they learn about the City, and they help shape the future of Blaine! Being on a board, committee or commission does require a significant personal commitment, so applicants should consider their ability to commit their time and personal energy before applying. If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, applications and descriptions of duties are available in City Clerk’s Office at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin St., Suite 3000, or online at www. cityofblaine.com. Please submit your application by 4:30 PM on Friday, December 14, 2018. The City will continue to accept applications until vacancies are filled. Per Blaine Municipal Code (BMC) 2.08.028, concurrent service on more than one board or commission is precluded.

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine seniors Jacob Westfall and Aidan Button won their weight classes and led Blaine wrestlers to a second place team finish against 20 schools at the Battle at the Border on December 7-8 at Blaine High School. Though Blaine is almost always in the top three at its biggest home tournament of the wrestling season, head coach Tom Hinz hopes success at the tournament will help Blaine wrestlers mentally. “One thing to work on as a team is our confidence. We’re better wrestlers than we believe we are,” he said. Two of six wrestlers who placed at the tournament have only wrestled for a year and some beginners on the team have potential to wrestle into the postseason, they just

don’t realize it yet, Hinz said. Westfall, who placed third at the state championship last year at 182 pounds, pinned his way to a victory in the 195-pound weight class with relative ease. Westfall’s performance earned him the “outstanding wrestler of the tournament” award. “It was a great tournament for him,” Hinz said. “He’s coming into his own and his wrestling was just really solid.” Button, Blaine’s other winner, faced stiffer competition on his way to the top of the podium, wrestling Julian Kennedy of Black Hills High School in the finals. Kennedy placed sixth at 160 pounds at last year’s state tournament (Button placed fifth at 152 pounds at state). Button’s match against Kennedy came with high stakes; he wrestled last for the Borderites and stepping onto the mat he knew he had to

win to secure a second place team score for Blaine. “It was the most nerve-wracking match, definitely,” Hinz said. Button got off to an early lead against Kennedy and wrestled defensively through the second and third round to win. Blaine senior Ethan Deming placed third at 160 pounds, junior Gavino Rodriguez placed third at 220, senior Alex Hall placed fifth at 145 pounds and sophomore Colton Pedersen placed fifth at 182 pounds. Steilacoom High School won the Battle at the border, scoring 155 team points to Blaine’s 135.5. Next, Blaine wrestlers travel to the Paul Reiman Classic at Mount Vernon High School and the Lynnwood Classic at Lynnwood High School, both on Saturday, December 15.

Basketball teams take on Squalicum in first conference game By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine High School girls varsity basketball improved its overall record to 3–3 by winning

the first game that really counts on December 10. The Borderites beat Squalicum 56–37 in the first conference game of the season. Squalicum’s record is 1–4.

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Next, the Blaine girls take on Lynden Christian (4–0) at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, December 14, at Blaine High School. The boys varsity team lost its game, also the conference opener, against Squalicum 56–47. After the loss, Blaine’s record is 3–3 overall. Next, the boys host Lynden Christian (4–0) at 7:15 on Friday, December 14.

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It also retains some of the largest trees on the property. Brown noted that the cost has crept up slightly from the earlier estimate of $3.5 million as the design has grown to incorporate more of what the community wanted. Though incorporating the craftsman house into the library design was popular at earlier meetings, the approximately 40 people who attended the December 10 meeting gave the latest design a warm re-

ception. Pat Jerns, a member of the Friends of the Birch Bay Library, called the new design “beautiful” and said the design would help the friends group raise money to build it. Jerns brokered the property’s sale for Gary and Cindy Lou Vogt, who wanted the property to be used for a library rather than have condominiums built. To learn more about the future Birch Bay library, visit wcls.org/ birchbay/.

County urges tribe to cooperate on “languishing” berm project Missing January deadline could jeopardize federal funding By Oliver Lazenby Without an agreement in the next month from the Lummi Indian Business Council, the 1.6-mile Birch Bay beach restoration project known as the Birch Bay berm will be delayed for another year and some funding for the $11.5 million project could be in jeopardy, according to Whatcom County officials. At a December 4 meeting, the Whatcom County Council approved writing to the Lummi Indian Business Council urging it to sign agreements crucial to permitting the beach restoration project. “If Whatcom County cannot find a way to full approval by mid-January 2019, then public works will be unable to bid the project for 2019 construction,” according to the letter. “The $1.6 million federal grant that Lummi Nation argued successfully for extension on our collective behalf will be forfeited.”

Other permits and issues have held up the project over the last few years – it was once scheduled to begin in the fall of 2016 – but all remaining permits and approvals now hinge on the tribe, the county and several other agencies agreeing on how to handle cultural artifacts and how to mitigate environmental impacts from construction. The project will add approximately 130,000 cubic yards of gravel and sand to the beach to raise it and protect from erosion. It aims to restore the beach to a natural state and replace a series of seawalls and other ineffective concrete structures. Plans include bike lanes, paths and other pedestrian improvements to Birch Bay Drive, which is popular with walkers. Though the project will primarily add material to the beach, the county will excavate for 14 drainage pipes along the project and the digging could unearth tribal artifacts. Whatcom County public works engineering manager Jim Karcher said that soil samples taken by a county contractor in April 2017 turned up something of interest to the tribe. Tribal agreement will fulfill a crucial part of the needed Na-

s Engineers with Environmental Science Associates Inc. sampled sediment at Birch Bay Drive in April 2017 as part of the permitting process for the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project. Photo by Oliver Lazenby

tional Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permit. In addition to an agreement about what to do with cultural artifacts, the county’s letter to the Lummi Indian Business Council asks for a separate agreement that would give the Lummi Natural Resources department $120,000 for environmental monitoring and mitigation during berm construction. The Lummi Indian Business Council and the Tribal Historic Preservation Office didn’t respond to requests for comment. Whatcom County began working with the Lummi Nation who acted as lead for tribes with historic ties to the area including the Nooksack, Suquamish, Swinomish and Samish tribes, in January 2015, according to the county letter. The NEPA permit isn’t the only thing that’s delayed construction. Obtaining approximately 40 property easements along the beach also took longer than the county expected. Currently, the county needs one final easement from a property owner who has made it contingent on the project permits, Karcher said. The $11.5 million project was first proposed in 1975 as a way to restore the eroding beach caused in the early 1950s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which removed between 200,000 and 300,000 cubic feet of material from the beach for the Blaine Air Force Station and other facilities. Though permitting the berm has dragged on years past deadline, county officials say they remain committed to the project. However, failing to reach an agreement this year could be a bigger setback than the county has yet encountered. “If the project is delayed further, then there will have to be a major reconsideration of the funding package,” Karcher said.

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s The Bridge Community Hope Center in Birch Bay hosted its inaugural Christmas tree lighting on December 8. “We had a great turn out,” said co-founder Rosemary Connors. “People from all over came.” Volunteer Lindy Hatton said, “we sang Christmas carols and then everyone went inside for more caroling and of course, hot chocolate, cider, coffee and cookies.” To learn more about The Bridge, visit thebridgehope.com. Photo by Rosemary Connors

Food bank closer to raising $30K The Blaine Food Bank needs to raise about $3,000 by Friday, December 21 in order to receive a $30,000 match from an anonymous donor. Volunteer Joan Smith said approximately $27,000 has been raised since the fundraiser started in September. “We are doing so well and [are] almost there with the matching grant fundraiser,” Smith said in an email. “What a wonderful community – we are having a great response.”

The Blaine Food Bank serves an average 400 families, or 1,500 individuals, out of its location at 500 C Street each week. More than 80,000 pounds of food are distributed each month. Donations are accepted in the form of cash or check, by mail to P.O. Box 472 or in person at 500 C Street in Blaine. Non-perishable foods are accepted on a regular basis. For more information about the Blaine Food Bank, call 360/332-6350.

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During holiday parties, I like to serve warm glogg, open-face smoked salmon sandwiches and prune pastries – all of which are an easy way to entertain in true, traditional Scandinavian fashion. Every kitchen in Finland has a warm simmering pot of glogg on the stove during the Christmas season; the aroma of sweet cloves and cinnamon lingers in the air. Here’s how to make these recipes at home: Glogg: 1 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon 1/2 cup water 3 oz. white sugar 15 whole cloves (wrap in a cheese cloth and tie with kitchen twine) 1 cinnamon stick Raisins and sliced almonds for serving Heat wine in a pot until just below the simmer point. Add water, sugar, cloves and the cinnamon stick. Cover pot with a lid. Keep on low heat for approximately 15 minutes. Do not let boil. Strain. Put 1/2 tsp. raisins and sliced almonds in mug and pour over. Open-face smoked salmon sandwich: Thin rye bread slices Smoked salmon, sliced thin Cream cheese Butter Capers Fresh dill Butter bread, top with cream

s For the holidays, Semiahmoo chef May Esther serves up open-face smoked salmon sandwiches, prune tarts and glogg. Photo by May Esther cheese and sliced salmon. Add capers and fresh dill. Christmas prune tarts: 2 puff pastry sheets Prune jam: 8 oz. pitted prunes 1/3 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick Water Place the prunes, sugar and cinnamon stick in sauce pan and cover prunes with water. Let simmer for 15–20 minutes until the water has evaporated and prunes are completely softened. Remove the cinnamon stick. Mash the prunes with a fork. Let cool. Thaw the pastry sheet according

to the instructions on the package. Divide each pastry sheet into 9 even size squares. Make diagonal cuts in each corner of every square about halfway to the center, leaving the middle of the square uncut for the jam. Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of each square. To make a windmill shape, lift every second corner of a square and fold into the middle on top of the jam. Set oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15 minutes or until the corners appear golden brown. Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top and serve warm or cold.

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‘Police chief for the day’ patrols Blaine, meets officers T Cloey Munkres-Wolden, 10, stopped by The Northern Light office while on patrol with police chief Allen Schubert on December 11. During the Blaine Police Department open house in November, she won the ‘police chief for the day’ designation. While on patrol, Munkres-Wolden toured city hall and met with police officers. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

Gray whale appears in Blaine Harbor B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e A gray whale that appeared to be ill graced Blaine Harbor. Video footage taken by boater Ron Gillies and other eye-witness accounts confirm that the lone gray whale came just feet away from the boats moored in the harbor on December 7. Despite being a thrilling encounter for local passersby, the whale’s appearance wasn’t a good sign. “It’s very, severely emaciated,” said Victoria Souze, principal investigator with the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network. “We have no idea why it’s in the harbor like that.”

After receiving several reports of the gray whale on Friday, staff with the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network searched for it in Drayton Harbor to no avail. Souze said there’s no easy way of tracking the gray whale and that its age, gender and potential illness are unknown. Souze said that the public is prohibited from feeding wildlife and emphasized that any food could cause further harm to the gray whale. Instead, if anyone comes in contact with the gray whale, they should contact the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network hotline at 360/966-8845.

s Experts say the lone gray whale that appeared in Blaine Harbor last week appeared ill. Photo by Ron Gillies

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Come one, come all to the 21st annual old-fashioned caroling event at Semiahmoo Resort. The event is free and will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 16 at the resort’s San Juan ballroom. According to a press release, the event will feature cookies and warm beverages along with a cash bar. Award-winning children’s entertainer and recording artist Dana Cohenour will kick off the event with a children’s program. Semiahmoo-based Shearwater Trio, comprised of Cohenour, John Sturdivant and Brian Ellison, will sing old-fashioned carols at 5:30 p.m. Special guests Erin Corday on guitar and Jack Cohenour on ukulele will also make an appearance. Guests are encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food for the Blaine Food Bank. To make a dinner reservation at the resort call 360/318-2000.

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Young at Heart By Vicki McCullough It’s hard to believe that Christmas is a few days away and 2019 is just around the corner. Where did the time go? Blaine Senior Center director Kathy Sitker wrote in our latest newsletter that the Blaine Senior Center had almost 700 members at the end of November. The center offers a multitude of activities to its members. We have a gym and pool hall, bridge and pinochle games, as well as a painting class, bible study, meditation, Bunco, foot clinics and blood pressure checks each week. Members can join a weight loss support group, exercise and stretch class or play Big Bucks Bingo, which we host once a month. The center also shows movies, hosts pancake breakfasts and offers informational sessions. We plan to host fundraisers next year and will need help from volunteers. Anyone can lend a hand, whether or not they’re a member. We love to

have new people come and see what we are all about. Thank you to all the vendors, customers and members who helped put on the Christmas Bazaar this year. The volunteer committee and Blaine Senior Center staff began planning in September. We changed a few things this year and, after hearing your suggestions, may change a few more next year. Because of the Blaine Senior Center, I have tried new things and have learned a lot about myself. By taking classes and getting involved, I have learned that I can draw and paint, write, play cards and Bingo and I am organized and capable of helping put on a fundraiser. Most importantly, I have made new friends. Come join the fun at the Blaine Senior Center, and you too may discover a new interest or passion. Bring your talents, as we can always use new ideas and new friends. Happy holidays everyone and have a safe and happy New Year.

At-Home Care s Guests at the ‘Christmas Joy: A Holiday Concert’ at the Blaine Senior Center enjoy a performance by musical group Angels Descending on December 8. Photo by Stefanie Donahue

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Did you know? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each week women who are 65 years or older, are generally fit and have no limiting health conditions should combine at least two days of muscle-strengthening exercises with at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. Women capable of more strenuous cardiovascular activity can substitute one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity with their two and a half hours per week of more moderateintensity exercise. (Continued on next page)

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National pickleball champions to teach workshops in Blaine this winter B y T ay l o r N i c h o l s Blaine and Birch Bay pickleball players will have a chance to train with the best this February. Registration is now open for three boot camps taught by national pickleball champion Tyson McGuffin and his doubles partner, Bellingham native Matt Goebel, hosted by the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District. Pickleball is a sport similar to badminton and tennis. It’s played using a low badminton net, a whiffle ball and a type of wooden paddle that looks like an oversized ping pong paddle. Invented on Bainbridge Island in 1965, it has grown in the U.S. from 200,000 players in 2016 to 2.8 million in 2018, according to the USA Pickleball Association. Dotti Berry, 65, began playing in April 2018 and quickly fell in love with the sport. “The real benefit is the sense of community that people have, and that almost becomes the main benefit and pickleball is the side benefit,” Berry said. “It just really makes it fun for everybody.” She’s played in several tournaments since she started and won bronze with her doubles partner, Rhonda Saunders, in the Washington State Seniors Games in August. The two are now eligible for the national tournament. Berry did a boot camp with McGuffin in Spokane, where he lives, and the two started collaborating on a plan to host one in Blaine. Berry hopes lessons with the professionals will draw

new players to the game and help seasoned players develop their skills. “Anybody can play easily and usually hit the ball, but the strategy becomes more and more important in becoming better,” she said. There’s a boot camp available for all levels of play. McGuffin will be teaching a three-day beginners course February 4-6, and an intermediate and advanced course February 8-10. Goebel will teach a two-day boot camp for more experienced players February 8 and 9. Three-day boot camps cost $450, and the two-day course costs $295. The lessons are limited to eight players each, and there are still spots available in all three. The boot camps also include a free community event open to anyone from 5-9 p.m. on February 7. The evening will include pickleball drills, a question and answer session with McGuffin and Goebel and a chance to play with the national champions. Berry said she loves how easy it is for people of all ages to play, and the sense of community players have. She’s played in Arizona, Hawaii, Seattle – wherever she goes, she finds a pickleball court. “It brings people together. It’s just a great connection,” she said. “I think we really need this.” The Birch Bay Activity Center, where the boot camps will be held, has two outdoor pickleball courts, two indoor courts and equipment available. Players can pay $3 to drop in, $15 for six uses, or $30 for a month of

s The Birch Bay Activity Center has two indoor and two outdoor pickleball courts. There are time slots available for people at every skill level to use the courts, and they have equipment as well. Courtesy of BBBPRD2 unlimited court use. The pickleball schedule is available on their website at bbbparkandrec. org/pickleball. These boot camps are an opportunity to get pointers from professional players and develop skills in preparation for an upcoming tournament the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 plans to hold in March 2019. “Pickleball really is about bringing together a diverse group of people and having a sense of community,” Berry said. “It’s really taken off.” For more information on the boot camps, free pickleball community night, or to register for either, visit bbbparkandrec.org/ pickleball-boot-camp.

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Susan Knowlton December 22, 1935 – November 25, 2018 Sue’s life touched many lives before entering hospice in early November and passing away at home on November 25, surrounded by family. Born to Irish immigrants Margaret and Edward McMenamin, Sue was the youngest of six siblings, was raised in Philadelphia and attended West Philadelphia Girls Catholic School. Her life took flight as a stewardess for American Airlines. Based in Chicago, New York City and finally Los Angeles, she met and married airline pilot Bill Knowlton and raised three children in Southern California. Sue was a sales manager, state-wide trainer and finally manager of the Santa Ana branch of NutriSystems in California. In 1990, she and Bill moved to Blaine, WA and together owned and operated Mailboxes Int’l on H Street until 2004. In recent years, Sue coordinated the Birch Bay women’s bridge group, played bridge with the local duplicate group; volunteered for the Salvation Army, was an active member of St. Anne Catholic Parish and enjoyed visits with her grandsons. A beloved wife, mom, grandma, aunt and great-aunt, she is survived by husband Bill, daughter Patricia “Olivia,” son Jim, daughter-in-law Rocio, grandchildren Diego and Santiago, and numerous beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews and their children. Sue’s funeral mass will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church, 604 H Street, Blaine, WA on Thursday, December 20 at 11 a.m. followed by a noon luncheon and celebration of her life. An active member of St. Anne’s, Sue’s faith and devotion to Jesus and the Blessed Mother was steadfast throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Anne Outreach. Mail check to: 5781 Hendrickson Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248. In comments, please write: In honor of Sue Knowlton.

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December 5, 8:58 p.m.: Officers responded to the Peace Arch Port of Entry for a report of a suspended driver. Officers arrived and determined the individual was, in fact, suspended in the 3rd degree. Officer arrested, cited and released the individual with a mandatory court date. Officers cleared with no further incident. December 6, 4:10 a.m.: Officers on patrol observed a commercial vehicle parked facing the wrong way in a no parking zone. The driver was contacted and issued a traffic infraction. December 6, 11:41 a.m.: An Officer responded to a two car collision in an alley way. The Officer did an exchange of information for the drivers. December 7, 10:03 p.m.: Officers were called to the Blaine Christmas tree for a report of a juvenile trying to climb the tree. There was no apparent damage to the tree. The youth was given a warning and officers cleared. Chief’s Note: This case was forwarded to Detective Kringle for further investigation. December 7, 11 p.m.: Officers on patrol contacted a transient male attempting to sleep on the sidewalk in sub-freezing weather. The man was given a courtesy ride to a heated shelter. Officers cleared. Chief’s Note: The Blaine Police Department has numerous resources to ensure homeless citizens are not left out in the cold. The safety and welfare of all residents, whether they are permanent or temporary, is our

utmost concern and has a lasting impression on the perception of our great city. December 7, 11:30 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a fight at a local bar. Upon arrival, officers were told that a pedestrian had been harassed by a car of young adults. The teenagers tried to instigate a fight and then left the area. No license plate had been observed. Officers searched for the vehicle but it had left the area prior to when officers arrived. December 9, 8:10 a.m.: Person reported a male subject was walking back and forth in front of her residence and would walk up into her driveway. Officer located the male subject standing in the person’s driveway. Officer determined the subject was intoxicated and confused at where he was. Subject thought his vehicle was parked at this residence. Officer transported the subject home. Officer cleared with no further incident. December 9, 11:22 a.m.: An individual called to complain about hunters in the area. The individual was advised the hunting season is open. The individual asked how long the season was. The Officer referred her to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website for further information. Officer cleared without law enforcement action. December 10, 2:55 p.m.: Officer was working traffic enforcement in the school zone when he witnessed a student on campus even

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though he had been trespassed from the school campus. Officer arrested the student and then turned him over to his mother. Case was forwarded to the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office. December 10, 8:55 p.m.: An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for operating without taillights. The driver was contacted and admitted to drinking. The driver was arrested for DUI and booked into the Whatcom County Jail. December 10, 7:26 p.m.: Blaine police were called to the Cost Cutter shopping complex for a report of a man trying to open multiple car doors in the parking lot. An officer arrived and found the man. The man stated that he was just locking up his friend’s car before trying to find a cigarette. The vehicle in question was actually registered to the person who the man said gave him a ride. Without any evidence to prove he got into any other vehicles, the man was not arrested but was trespassed at the request of Cost Cutter. The responding officer relayed the man’s information to dispatch and it was later learned that he had multiple warrants for his arrest. The man left in the vehicle a few minutes prior to the officer getting this information and was not able to locate him again. Chief’s Note: I will personally review this case with the responding officer to determine how this unsatisfactory resolution occurred.

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Semiahmoo Marina Food and Toy Drive: Through Saturday, December 15. The food will be donated to Blaine Food Bank and the toys will go to Blaine/BirchBay Community Toy Store. Info: blainecap.org or toystore@blainecap.org. Santa Train: Through December 16, Friday – Sunday, and daily December 19–23, 5–9 p.m., Miniature World Family Fun Center, 4620 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Ride through a wonderland with over one million lights. Info and tickets: miniatureworld.org.

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p.m., 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Festival featuring over 100 local artisans and craftspeople. The affordable, locally handmade products range from jewelry, paintings, wearable art, specialty foods, and repurposed art. Free event. Info: 360/676-8548 or alliedarts.org.

Sleigh bells Ring – BelleWood’s Holiday Festival: Saturday, December 15, 16, 22, and 23, noon.–5 p.m., BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Santa, live caroling, horse drawn trolley rides, cookie crafting for kids and fresh cut wreathes and trees. Info: Bellwoodfarms.com. The Holiday Art Fair & History Museum: Friday, December 14, 1–6 p.m., Goff building, 674 Peace Portal Drive. Artists, crafters, live music, vintage photos and a Christmas/winter back drop for family photos. Shellebration: Friday, December 14, 4–6 p.m., the G Street Plaza. Samples, kid’s activities and community awards. Live Nativity: Friday, December 14, 6–8 p.m., Northwood Alliance Church, 580 C Street. Hear the story of Christ’s birth, manger scene with live animals, horse-drawn hay wagon, live music, refreshments and carols. Info: 360/332-8610. Live Music at Bay Breeze: Friday, December 14, 6–9 p.m., Bay Breeze Restaurant and Bar, 7829 Birch Bay Drive. Featuring Patsy Thompson. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, December 14, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Sam Halbert & Friends. Mostly Magic with John Walton: Saturday, December 15 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Mt. Baker Theater, 104 N. Commercial Street. A unique blend of magic and humor with something for everyone. Tickets are $7. Info: mountbakertheatre.com.

A Winnie The Pooh Christmas Tail: Saturday, December 15, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, December 16, 3 p.m., White Rock Community Center, 15154 Russell Avenue in White Rock. Minimum Donation of $5. Perfect holiday fun for the whole family! Info: sytco@shaw.ca

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A Holiday Wish for Paco: Saturday, December 15, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Presented by Dayto-Day dance. Info: daytodaydance.com or email daytodaydance@ gmail.com. Live Music at The Vault: Saturday, December 15, 7–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Featuring Havilah. Mostly Magic Comedy Cabaret Featuring Kerry Pollock: Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m., Mt. Baker Theater, 104 N. Commercial Street. An evening performance of magic and comedy for more mature audiences. Tickets are $29.50. Info: mountbakertheatre.com. 3rd Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, December 16 from 9 a.m. – noon, the American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Adults $6, children 6 years and under $3. Open to the Public. Info: 360/371-7311. Christmas Cantata: Sunday, December 16, 10 a.m., Custer United Methodist Church, 2996 Main Street, Custer. Featuring the Filipino chorus from the First United Methodist Church Canada. Info: 360/3665181. Annual Caroling Event: Sunday, December 16. 5 p.m., Semiahmoo Resort San Juan Ballroom. Free cookies and warm beverages. Cash bar. Loads of Love: Monday, December 17, 5:30–7:30 p.m., The Washhouse, 715 3rd Street. Laundry costs covered. Semiahmoo Men’s Club Christmas Concert: Thursday, December 20, 8 a.m. breakfast, 8:25 a.m. concert. Annual Christmas concert by the Blaine High School concert choir. Breakfast ($15). Members are encouraged to bring their partners. Christmas Services: See Christmas worship directory on page 8. Blaine Community Blood Drive: Friday, December 28, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (closed 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.), Bloodmobile in Cost Cutter parking lot, 1733 H St. Bring your Photo ID. Ring of Fire and Hope: Monday, December 31, 7 p.m., Birch Bay waterfront. Celebrate the old year by lighting a flare (without a spike) on the beach. Flares available at the Birch Bay Visitor Information Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive at 5 p.m. or bring your own. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Polar Bear Plunge: Tuesday, January 1, noon, Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Registration opens at 10 a.m., costume contest at 11 a.m. (see website for categories) and take the plunge at noon. Info: birchbaychamber.com. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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City wants to hear from you about offer from Chewters Chocolates B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Blaine city councilmembers spoke candidly during a regular meeting on December 10 about why they voted to table a $1.6 million offer from Chewters Chocolates to purchase the remaining seven acres of the Gateway Parcel. Chewters Chocolates CEO Richard Foley and VP of manufacturing Wade Pugh presented the offer on November 26 and detailed plans to build a manufacturing facility outfitted for walking tours, similar to the Tillamook Creamery in Oregon. Emphasizing the tough nature of the decision, councilmembers are calling on the public for input. Here’s what they had to say: Councilmember Mary Lou Steward: “Once we sell the prop-

Full-time School Resource Officer begins in January The city of Blaine and the Blaine school district have reached a final agreement to fund a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO). Blaine City Council voted 6–0 on December 10 to authorize the city manager to enter into an interlocal agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the Blaine school district to fund and set expectations for the position. The school district’s board authorized both agreements during a regular meeting on November 26. As a result, the part-time SRO position – which currently serves 20 hours per week during the school calendar year – will become full-time starting in January. Per the agreement, the school district will pay 75 percent of the SRO position as well as 75 percent of the one-time cost of acquiring an SRO police vehicle.

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cern was just that it didn’t give enough detail for me to be able to make, at that time, a really clear decision. […] We need to look at all of the growth that is proposed for Blaine, particularly with east Blaine. […] We need to make sure that our public has what they need in terms of services.” Councilmember Eric Davidson: “I want to encourage the people that are here and who read about this in the newspaper to give your opinion to your city council. […] The [six] of us here are only making a decision based on what we feel is best for Blaine.” Mayor Bonnie Onyon: “We would love to have this factory in Blaine. I would love to have the jobs. This particular site is certainly not the only site that would be suitable for this. […] This par-

erty we have very little control over what happens to the property. […] This is one of our prime pieces of land that is left. […] We’re trying to get the best fit for the city, not the first fit for the city. […] Although what we would like to have is very good retail service [and] high-paying jobs, we may not be able to get that at this moment, but that doesn’t mean we just give this property away.” Councilmember Charlie Hawkins: “We need to really think long and hard because this is the last significant piece of property we have. […] I still think we need to sit back and take a hard look at the long-term effect of this sale.” Councilmember Alicia Rule: “I’m really interested in the idea that we’ve been presented with by the chocolate company. My con-

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