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Tanksley wins Whatcom County Sheriff race By Grace McCarthy Blaine police chief Donnell Tanksley will be the next Whatcom County Sheriff after taking a significant lead following the Election Day tally. The latest ballot count on November 9 showed Tanksley received 51.9 percent of the votes, while Whatcom County undersheriff Doug Chadwick trailed with 47.9 percent. The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office showed the two candidates were separated by 3,113 votes. About 250 ballots were left to count, ex-

cluding absentee and out-of-state voters, after 80,834 ballots had been tabulated, according to the auditor’s office. “This win is not just mine; it’s ours – a win for everyone who believes in a fresh start and a community-focused approach to public safety,” Tanksley wrote in a statement on his campaign’s Facebook page. “Your trust and shared vision mean the world to me.” Tanksley added his top priority would be a smooth transition at the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office as well as ensuring the jail operates to its fullest potential while the new jail is built.

Port of Bellingham to vote on 2024 budget By Grace McCarthy Port of Bellingham commissioners are slated to vote on the port’s 2024 budget during their regular board meeting on Tuesday, November 21. The Port of Bellingham generates revenue through property taxes, port-owned marinas in Bellingham and Blaine, the Bellingham International Airport, marine terminals and real estate property. The budget’s expenditures focus on economic development, infrastructure preservation

and environmental cleanup. The port budget forecasts operating revenues to increase from 2023 to 2024, with a total of $33.5 million in revenue, said Tamara Sobjack, chief financial officer for the port. Operating expenses will also be $33.5 million, up from 2023 due to increased costs and inflation. Overall, the port is projecting a $12 million deficit, due to capital works and environmental cleanup projects. Sobjack said despite the deficit, the port has a healthy reserve and is expected to end 2024 with $27 million.

Port staff anticipate spending $22.3 million on capital projects. The 2024 budget’s largest capital projects will focus on Blaine Harbor and Squalicum Harbor improvements. The largest capital project in Blaine Harbor will be replacing the boathouse with open slips on M dock, totaling $2.8 million in 2024. The port has allocated funds for Blaine Harbor capital projects in 2024: $60,000 for webhouse lighting; $10,000 for cash(See Port, page 5)

With Tanksley’s departure from the Blaine Police Department all but ensured, city administrators are preparing to fill his vacancy. City manager Mike Harmon said during the November 13 council meeting that he was meeting with Tanksley and Blaine police lieutenant Michael Munden to discuss a transition plan. “We have interest in the chief position, which is good,” Harmon said. “We wish Sheriff Tanksley well.” In a statement to The Northern Light, (See Sheriff, page 2)

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A public hearing on Blaine City Council approving fees for copies of public records turned into a shouting match after council attempted to limit two speakers’ testimony when they began commenting on unrelated topics. City council held a November 13 public hearing on Resolution 1935-23, establishing fees for public record request copies, and Resolution 1936-23, increasing the fee for body-worn camera footage requests. Even though the fees are standard for public agencies in Washington state, speakers expressed concern the effect would be to limit city transparency. About eight people spoke at the heated hearing before council approved the resolutions in a 4-0 decision. The resolutions In October 2022, city council asked staff to update the fees for copies of public records and, after working with the city attorney, staff recommended council follow the state’s guidance on the fees. Under the new fee schedule for public records, the city will charge 15 cents per page for paper copies, 10 cents per page for scanned copies, and 5 cents for every four electronic files or attachments. (For example, a requester would pay $62.50 to receive 5,000 emails, which city staff have argued doesn’t come close to covering the length of time spent on the request.) The city will increase its fee from 66 cents to 74 cents per minute for body-camera footage to partially reflect the time it takes to redact content. The Blaine Police Department only has one employee scanning requested body-worn camera footage for redactions after a recent layoff. “If an officer makes an arresting stop or anything of that nature, if they hold a driver’s license in front of a body cam, an individual at the police department has to frame-by-frame blur out the driver’s license,” deputy city manager Sam Crawford said. The city has experienced a sharp in-

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Chadwick wrote that he was thankful for everyone who supported him through his campaign. Chadwick, who worked for the sheriff’s office for nearly 30 years and advocated strongly for a new county jail, said he wasn’t sure what the future held but his first priority was supporting his family. “I will now turn my focus to assisting the new sheriff with the transition process. He is inheriting a well-run, well-trained and well-respected organization,” Chadwick wrote. “The dedicated men and women of the sheriff’s office will continue to serve the citizens of Whatcom County and uphold our values of excellence, integrity and teamwork.” The next ballot count is 5 p.m. Friday, November 17, and results will be certified November 28. Tanksley served in the U.S. mil-

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Gateway1890 unveils new speakeasy bar By Nolan Baker Blaine’s Gateway1890 Taphouse & Grill at 429 Peace Portal Drive wants to spread the word about its new speakeasy. Clearly, times have changed in the century since the passing of the 18th Amendment. On November 9, the Smuggler’s Tunnel opened to the public one floor below the original taproom. The roughly 40-person capacity, no reservations, 21-and-over speakeasy features Prohibition-style cocktails highlighting Pacific Northwest-sourced, small-batch bourbon, whiskey, and gin. The term ‘speakeasy’ refers to places where alcoholic beverages, typically during Prohibition, were illegally sold. In modern days, speakeasy doesn’t require illegality and refers to bars that have a hidden quality to them such as being behind a door or secret entrance. The 49th Parallel Old Fashioned, for example, features bourbon from Arlington’s Bad Dog Distillery. For gin lovers, the Bee’s Knees with Bend, Oregon-based Walter Collective gin should satisfy a sweet craving. Gateway1890 owner Gary Slavin said the building had an extra 2,000 square feet of unused space underneath the taphouse, and he had always wanted to convert it into something inspired by Blaine’s rich turn-of-the-century history. “There’s no reservations down here, there’s no waiting lists, there’s no calling

s The Smuggler’s Tunnel, located below Gateway 1890 Taphouse & Grill at 429 Peace Portal Drive, features an old-school speakeasy vibe, locally-sourced craft cocktails and a rotating food menu. Photo by Nolan Baker ahead,” Slavin said. “If there’s an open seat and you want to come in and enjoy a good atmosphere and a good spirit, come on in.” Smuggler’s Tunnel is open Wednesday and Thursday 5-9 p.m., and Friday and

Letters The Editor: In a letter in your November 9-15 issue, one of our community members voiced alarm about fishing they thought was unusual and shared concern that people were trying to “clean out the bay.” I know most of us are eager to know each other’s backgrounds, histories and cultures since it promotes understanding of things going on around us, helping to eliminate the need for fearing one group or another. For example, over the course of the 14 years I have lived in Birch Bay, I feel lucky to have learned many things about the people of Lummi Nation, largely because of their generosity and willingness to share their history and culture. They hold many events each year where they invite anyone in our community who would like to show up. Many times they prepare and freely serve those who attend a variety of delicious seafood and salmon from their catches. They expend a lot of their resources to conduct research and take actions that preserve and protect the health of our local waters and the creatures that live in them. Their vigilance in this area contributes to conditions that can allow all those who love and depend on marine harvesting to benefit. People with questions about fishing sea-

sons, including those of our treaty tribes, can contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife which has a webpage dedicated to tribal fishing. Those wanting to learn more about Lummi culture and their connection to our region can visit Children of the Setting Sun Productions, either on their webpage or on their YouTube channel. You will find many great creative videos offering insights into their community, their history as original residents of our area, the treaties that ensure their fishing rights, and into events they hold which I encourage folks to attend whenever possible. Dena Jensen Birch Bay The Editor: I am writing in response to a letter to the editor in last week’s issue of The Northern Light. The writer asked why there is activity in Birch Bay by the Lummi Nation. Apparently they were there in surprising numbers crabbing. The writer stated, “This is a sudden, unexpected act of them which worries me to think what is going on.” I will try to answer with my best understanding. I assume the Lummi Nation was simply exercising fishing rights guaran-

teed by treaty and federal court decisions, most notably the Boldt Decision of 1975. I must say that I am happy to live in respect with the Lummi Nation on whose ancestral lands I now reside. Wayne Weinschenk Birch Bay The Editor: I was astonished to read that last week’s letter writer feels entitled to have a view at the cost of local indigenous peoples’ entitlement to earn a living. It would behoove this person to do some research regarding the 1975 Boldt Decision which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 1979 with regard to indigenous fishing rights. This person should also become acquainted with the regulations of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, which determines locale and limits of fish harvesting. On a positive note, perhaps the reason for so many fishing boats is due to the rebound of the fish population due to regulated fishing practices over the last 24 years. Richard Mollette Custer Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.

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crease in requests over the past couple of years, resulting in staff having only reviewed 40,000 of over 200,000 emails it needed to review this year, Crawford said. Staff need to examine each email for sensitive information, such as social security numbers or information protected under attorney-client privilege. “We already have a fee schedule in place. We just don’t go through with them because, generally in the past, we just gave documents out,” Crawford said. “The reason why we are proposing adopting this resolution is due to the substantial amount of email requests that have come in.” City employees have responsibilities outside of public records requests, and the Public Records Act requires public agencies assist with the records with the “fullest assistance possible.” The public records resolution outlines that the city will spend 20 hours per week fulfilling requests. The fees are only required for copies of the public records, and anyone can view the documents for free. Only records requested after the November 13 meeting will be subject to the fees. The hearing Nearly all of the eight people who spoke at the hearing had

previously been vocal opponents against allowing large manufactured home parks in east Blaine, which council approved at the previous meeting. Speakers expressed concerns over transparency, whether the city was using updated technology to fulfill record requests, and suggested that the city would use the fees to limit requests. Tina Erwin asserted the fees would not be affordable for residents and said the city already delays producing records. Glenys Killow said the fees would restrict her ability to receive information when she’s already felt unanswered by the city after sending emails and speaking during meetings over the past year. “Now you’re going to constrain our ability to get information and never respond to our requests in a timely manner,” Killow said. “This is unacceptable. This is not about fee schedules. This is about limiting our access to information.” The meeting erupted after mayor Mary Lou Steward asked speaker Donna Newman to stop talking after Newman veered from discussion on public records to manufactured home parks. Newman declined to name herself during the hearing but had identified herself at previous meetings. “Excuse me, you’re off topic,” Steward said. “OK, I’ll get right back on,”

Newman said. “You’re done,” Steward and councilmember Mike Hill said in unison. Shouting reverberated through the chambers as residents backed Newman’s request to finish her last 15 seconds of comment. Newman argued to keep speaking, while councilmembers repeatedly called “order” and attendees shouted “bulls--t.” “She was off topic. This is a hearing on fees and not on mobile home parks,” Steward said, before calling a recess. People in the audience then began arguing among themselves as city manager Mike Harmon and Crawford talked with council. A couple of attendees described the council proceedings as fascist, and a group began arguing about politics before one person yelled that they would uncover the truth about the city. Two police officers were called to the building. Another Blaine resident said he would file a public records violation with the Washington state Office of the Attorney General. Steward asked another speaker, Bill Becht, to remain on topic after he discussed general concerns during the hearing, but Becht ignored the mayor’s requests. Blaine police lieutenant Michael Munden ushered Becht from the podium after he refused to leave. A verbal argument once again ensued after Newman request-

ed she be allowed to finish her testimony because Becht spoke off topic. Four people silently held signs later in the meeting publicizing a citizen-initiated website about the city of Blaine. As city council members transitioned to executive session, two people compared council to Nazi Germany.

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Sports roundup: The Borderites’ fall season recap By Nolan Baker Football Although Blaine football ended the 2023 season with a 3-7 record, missing out on the 1A Northwest Conference (NWC) playoffs, the program seems to be on an upward trajectory. On November 8, first-year head coach Andy Olson was named 1A NWC “Head Coach of the Year,” voted on by all other coaches in the conference. Among the award-winners was senior kicker Matthew Hayes, named first-team All1A NWC. Hayes was the only position player from Blaine to be part of the 30 honored stu-

dent-athletes. Hayes hit 24 extra point kicks and four field goals in his senior year, including a clutch, game-winning field goal to give Blaine a 29-28 homecoming victory over Meridian on October 6. The Borderites will need to replace a large contingent of departing seniors. Five senior receivers accounted for all 16 of Blaine’s touchdown passes, 1,503 receiving yards and 97 receptions. While the culture at Borderite Stadium is starting to build, Olson will need to reload next year’s offense to see sustained success in a tough conference. Stats provided by WhatcomPreps.com Volleyball The Blaine volleyball 2023 season was a tale of two halves. In the first six matches of the season, the Borderites were

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mber Lace up your running shoes and getObstacle ready to Dash Ho Ho Ho! SantaFamily here! Listen, I am taking Santa over theSpecial Holiday Lights Movie Night: Holiday Lights Dash December dash through the snow and obstacles at the December Family Movie Night at the Birch BayI am taking over the Lace up your running shoes and get ready to Ho Ho Ho! Santa here! Listen, 4: After School Sat. 2: Holiday Lights Dash Blaine Birch Bay Park and Rec's 11th Annual Activity Center. dash through the snow and obstacles at the December Family Movie Night at the Birch Bay richment: New Mon.Session 4: After School Holiday Lights Obstacle isn't and yourRec's On11th Friday, December 15, Center. I will be there with my Blaine - Dash! Birch This Bay Park Annual Activity 4: Santa’s Mailbox Enrichment: New Session ordinary fun run we've got holiday-themed Elves to watch a movie all about me of15, course, Holiday Lights Obstacle Dash! This isn't your On Friday, December I will have be there with my Birch Bay! Mon. 4: Santa’s Mailbox activities, food and drinks, and even Santa hot chocolate and popcorn, andavisit with ordinary fun run - we've got holiday-themed Elves to watch movie all everyone. about me of course, have Field Trip to in Birch Birch Bay! himself will be there! Don't be a Grinch and I hope you join us. My friends from the Blaine-Birch activities, food and drinks, and even Santa hot chocolate and popcorn, and visit with everyone. y Bike ShopFri. 15: Field Trip to Birch miss out on the fun register and be one of Bay Park and Recreation tell me it is all free! himself will be there! Don't be a Grinch and I hope you join us. My friends from the Blaine-Birch Field Trip to Bay C-Shop Bike Shop theto lucky 140 runners to receive a medal. PS: be Don't to comfytell to me sit on. miss out on the fun - register and oneforget of Baybring Parksomething and Recreation it is all free! Family Movie Night: Fri. 15: Field Trip C-Shop Let's jingle all the way to the finish line! Friday, December 15, Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. the lucky 140 runners to receive a medal. PS: Don't forget to bring something comfy to sit on. nta SpecialFri. 15: Family Movie Night: Sat., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Park in Blaine. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Let's jingle all the way to the finish line! Friday, December 15, Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. : Babysitting Class Santa Special Free, no pre-registration required. Sat., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Park in Blaine. Movie starts at 7 p.m. 8: CPR Class Sat. 16: Babysitting Class Adults: $10 • Family up to 5: $30 Free, no pre-registration required. 20: Merry Jolly Mon.Day 18: CPR Class Line Dancing with Santa and Mrs. Claus Ages 5-17: $5 • 4 and under: FREE Adults: $10 • Family up to 5: $30 mp Wed. 20: Merry Jolly Day Brace yourself for a night of fun and laughter Line Dancing with Santaasand Mrs. Claus Register today: bbbparkandrec.org Ages 5-17: $5 • 4 and under: FREE 1: Line Dancing with Camp you join Santa and Mrs.yourself Claus for Brace fora aholidaynight of fun and laughter as Register today: bbbparkandrec.org nta and Mrs. Claus Thu. 21: Line Dancing with themed line dancing class at the Blaine pavilion you join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a holiday27: Merry Magic Santa and Mrs. Claus on Thursday Dec. 21 at 6:30 All ages are themed linep.m. dancing class at the Blaine pavilion y Camp Wed. 27: Merry Magic welcome, so bring your family and friends along on Thursday Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. All ages are 27: Paint & SipDay HotCamp to jingle and mingle with the jolliest couple in welcome, so bring your family and friends along 27: Paint & Sip Hot ocolate at Wed. L&L Bakery town! Festive attires encouraged. to jingle and mingle with the jolliest couple in : Paint & Sip at Birch Chocolate at L&L Bakery Thu. Dec 21, 6:30 p.m. Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th town! Festive attires encouraged. y Activity Center Fri. 29: Paint & Sip at Birch St. $3 drop-in, no pre-registration required. Thu. Dec 21, 6:30 p.m. Blaine Pavilion, 635 8th Bay Activity Center St. $3 drop-in, no pre-registration required. ry

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Group Fit January Demo Day We have TWO Paint andand Sip Events Paint Sip in December: Dec. 27 and Dec. 29. 8: Beginning of 6: Free Sat. Group Fit Demo Day Paint & Sip Hot Chocolate at L&L Bakery oninWednesday, We have TWO Paint and in SipBlaine Events December: Dec. 27th. 27 and Dec. 29. Mon. 8: Beginning of Free ek from 6:30 p.m. toPaint 8 p.m. & Sip Hot Chocolate at L&L Bakery in Blaine on Wednesday, Dec. 27th. 8: Cardio Fusion, Week from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Indulge in hot chocolate bombs while you learn ine Bootcamp, Mon.and 8: Cardio Fusion, to paint a masterpiece! treat counterbombs will be while you learn IndulgeThe in hot chocolate en Strength Start Blaine Bootcamp, and open if you would like to purchase an added treat counter will be to paint a masterpiece! The treat Center, from Teen Strength Start during the class.open if you would like to purchase an added treat 8: After School Paint & Sip at theduring Birch the Bay class. Activity Center on richment: New Mon.Session 8: After School Friday, Dec. 29thPaint from&5:30 toBirch 7 p.m.Bay We'll Sip p.m. at the Activity Center on Enrichment: New Session : Early Bird Starts have a selection Friday, of hot chocolate, wine,5:30 and p.m. beer to 7 p.m. We'll Dec. 29th from Full Body Tue. Thrive 9: Early Bird Starts to choose from, so there's something for have a selection of hot chocolate, wine, and beer rts Fri. 12: Full Body Thrive Early Release Field Trips everyone. Come to relax and unwind friends choose from, sowith there's something for Teen Board Game Starts Field Trips while you let your creative Come side shine! After-school fun!Early Join usRelease for two field trips everyone. relax and unwind with friends ght Fri. 12: Teen Board Game $30/person/evening. on December 15:After-school fun! Join us for two while you let your creative side shine! field trips : Nerf Party! Night Register at bbbparkandrec.org to Birch Bay on Bike Shop to learn $30/person/evening. December 15: about Family Movie Night Sat. 13: Nerf Party!bike skills and maintenance (4 - 8th) Register at bbbparkandrec.org to Birch Bay Bike Shop to learn about Fri. at 9 a.m. 0: Let’s Pour! Fri. 19: Family Movie Night Merry Winter Camps or to the C Shopbike to learn skillshow andthe maintenance (4 - 8th) from Jan. 12 : Soccer Clinic Sat. 20: Let’s Pour!wonderful treats of our local candy Nothe school? Let’s Merry play! Wed., Dec. 20, kids 6-12 are invited to wear their best Winter Camps or to the C Shop to learn how : LuminarySat. Walk 27: Soccer Clinic and enjoy a day festiveLet’s games andWed., crafts, hot20, cocoa special visitto wear their best No of school? play! Dec. kidsand 6-12aare invited store are made! (K6th) wonderful treats of our localPJs candy Sat. 27: Luminary Walk by Santa for our PJs Merry Day Camp at the Birch Onand a specialLuminary andJolly enjoy a day of festive gamesBay andActivity crafts, Center. hot cocoa visit Kids will meet at thestore Blaine Primary are made! (K- 6th) W ary Wed., Dec. 27, they will enjoy a Harry Potter dayatatthe theBirch Blaine Pavilion by Santa for our Merry Jolly themed Day Camp Bay Activity Center. On playground afterKids school will(12:50 meet p.m.) at the Blaine Primary Come out of : Adult Prom February for our Merry Magic Day Camp. 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $35/day. Registration Wed., Dec. 27, they willtoenjoy a Harry Potter themed day at the Blaine Pavilion Guardians will pick up at theafter Birchschool Bay (12:50 p.m.) playground January and j Family Movie Night Sat. 10: Adult Prom necessary: bbbparkandrec.org. for our Merry Magic Day Camp. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $35/day. Registration Activity Center at 4:30 p.m.will pick up at the Birch Guardians Bay luminary wal Fri. 16: Family Movie Night necessary: bbbparkandrec.org. $10/child. Includes transportation Activity Center at 4:30 p.m. Bring your ow to Santa! and snacks. Pre-registration is $10/child. Includes transportation lantern to the Write will be leaving his to Santa! required.bbbparkandrec.org and snacks. Pre-registration is Center, and w mailbox atSanta the Birch will be leaving his required.bbbparkandrec.org the path for y ivity Center on mailbox Dec. magic at the Birch for Saturday, off a letter Baybefore Activity Center on Dec. keep an eye o , and you4! may justoff a letter before Drop learn more ab a note back Dec.straight 22, and you may just Don’t miss ou e North Pole! receive a note back straight unforgettable from the North Pole!

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ed for teens 12-17 Babysitting Class ld, this class will teach Designed for teens 12-17 essary skills and years old, this class will teach After School Enrichment Program dge to become a the necessary skills and We offer After School Enrichment Classes every Monday,After Wednesday andEnrichment Friday until Program School nt and competent knowledge to become a 4:30 p.m. Children staff at theEnrichment Blaine Primary playground and activities are held Wemeet offerour After School Classes every Monday, Wednesday andinFriday until ter. confident and competent the Primary covered 4:30 area. p.m. Children meet our staff at the Blaine Primary playground and activities are held in c. 16 frombabysitter. 3 to 7 p.m. the Primary covered area. Birch Bay Sat. Activity Dec. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. $15/person. at the Birch Bay Activity gistration Center. $15/person. ary. Pre-registration kandrec.org necessary. bbbparkandrec.org

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JANUARY AND FEBRUARY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES JANUARY ANDGroup FEBRUARY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Fitness DEMO DAY and FREE WEEK

Our Fitness Group Fitness Demo Dayand will FREE take place on Saturday, Jan. 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Birch Bay Activity Group DEMO DAY WEEK This is Demo the perfect opportunity try out our classes, as you'll have the chance toBirch experience 25 minutes of Our Center! Group Fitness Day will take placetoon Saturday, Jan. 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bay Activity eachThis class one morning of fitness. you be able to meet our instructors and staff, you'll also Center! is all theinperfect opportunity to tryNot outonly our will classes, as you'll have the chance to experience 25but minutes of to attendoffree classes prizes. Don't miss on this amazing opportunity to eachhave classthe all chance in one morning fitness. Notand onlyearn willraffle you be able to meet ourout instructors and staff, but you'll also your fitness free journey andand try something new. We hopemiss to see there! havejumpstart the chance to attend classes earn raffle prizes. Don't outyou on this amazing opportunity to jumpstart your fitness journey and try something new. We hope to see you there! Saturday, Jan. 6, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Free, no pre-registration required. Saturday, Jan. 6, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Free, no pre-registration required.

DEMO DAY DEMOSchedule DAY

Schedule 8 a.m.: Yoga 8:35 a.m.: Get Fit 8 a.m.: Yoga 8:35 9:10 a.m.:a.m.: Get Pilates Fit POUND® 9:10 9:45 a.m.:a.m.: Pilates a.m.: Cardio Fusion 9:45 10:20 a.m.: POUND® TotalBarre® 10:2010:55 a.m.:a.m.: Cardio Fusion 11:30 a.m.: Zumba® 10:55 a.m.: TotalBarre® 11:30 a.m.: Zumba®

FREE CLASSES CLASSES THEFREE WEEK AFTER DEMO DAY: JANUARY 8 - 14

THE WEEK AFTER DEMO DAY: JANUARY 8 - 14 Demo Day will be followed by a week of free drop-in classes and Demo Day will be by followed by and a week freeat drop-in classes and activities held the Park Rec,ofboth the Birch Bay Activity activities held by the Park and both at the Birch Bay Activity Center and Rec, at the Blaine Pavilion! Center and at the Blaine Pavilion! (excludes bootcamps and 6-week sessions)

BOOTCAMPS and SESSIONS: These 6-week sessions require dedication... and pre-registration! BOOTCAMPS and SESSIONS:

(excludes bootcamps and 6-week sessions)

Soccer Clinic Soccer Clinic

These 6-week sessions require dedication... and pre-registration! Cardio Fusion Early Bird Bootcamp Cardio Early Bird Bootcamp NewFusion in Blaine! Combining Get ready to sweat with

this hardcore, Get ready to sweathigh with intensity training this hardcore, high set to the beat of the best intensity training set to heart-pumping the beat of the best music around. Tue. + Thu. 6 heart-pumping music a.m.,Tue. Birch Bay Activity around. + Thu. 6 a.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, from Jan. 9 to Feb. 15. $40 for all 6 weeks. Center, from Jan. 9 to Feb. 15. $40 for all 6 weeks.

Thrive Bootcamp Thrive Bootcamp Strengthen and

challenge your entire Strengthen and body in this 6-week challenge your entire bodyfitness in thisbootcamp 6-week mixing Pilates, High fitness bootcamp Intensity mixing Pilates,Interval High Training and Strength, Intensity Interval Training and Strength, Fri. at 9 a.m. with Mika at the Blaine Pavilion,

from Jan.with 12 toMika Feb.at 16.the $20Blaine for allPavilion, 6 weeks. Fri. at 9 a.m. from Jan. 12 to Feb. 16. $20 for all 6 weeks.

Luminary Walk Luminary Walk Come out of the darkness of

Adult Prom! GetProm! ready to relive your prom Adult

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Teen Strength Classes Teen Strength Classes

achieve your Break a sweat andfitness goals! Whether achieve your fitnessyou're a beginner oryou're an goals! Whether a experienced beginner or an fitness enthusiast, this bootcamp experienced fitness Teens are invited to sign up for the new Strength is designed to challenge enthusiast, this bootcamp Training Camps Jan. 8 Feb. at the Birch Bay Teens are invited to sign uptofor the16new Strength designed challenge and inspire you. Mon.isand Wed. 7 to p.m. at the Blaine Training Camps Jan. 8 to Feb. 16 at the Birch Activity Center. MWF, 16-18 y: 3:30 - 4:15Bay p.m. Pavilionyou. fromMon. Jan. and 8 to Wed. Feb. 14. $40 at forthe all Blaine 6 weeks. and inspire 7 p.m. 12-15 y: 4:30MWF, - 5:3016-18 p.m. $60 for-all sixp.m. weeks. Activity Center. y: 3:30 4:15 Pavilion from Jan. 8 to Feb. 14. $40 for all 6 weeks. necessary: bbbparkandrec.org 12-15Registration y: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. $60 for all six weeks. Registration necessary: bbbparkandrec.org Family Movie Nights

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bursts Combining of cardio with Newhot in Blaine! weights, Fusion hot bursts of Cardio cardio with will wake you up every weights, Cardio Fusion Former Soccer Pro Coach Kyle will be leading a Mon. you and up Wed. at 7 a.m. will wake every soccer skillsPro clinic on Sat., 1 toa 4 p.m. at Soccer Coach Kyle Jan. will 27 be from leading to 7Feb. Mon.from and Jan. Wed.8 at a.m.14 at Former the Birch Bay Activity Center. 10-14y. $25. soccer skills clinic on Sat., Jan. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Pavilion. fromthe Jan.Blaine 8 to Feb. 14 at $40 Registration necessary: bbbparkandrec.org the Birch Bay Activity Center. 10-14y. $25. for all Pavilion. 6 weeks. $40 the Blaine Registration necessary: bbbparkandrec.org for all 6 weeks.

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Teen Board Game Night Family Nights SaveMovie the dates! Our January FamilyTeen Board Game Night

NightOur willJanuary take place on Fri., SaveMovie the dates! Family Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. Our February Movie Night will take place on Fri., Night will be on Fri., Jan. Family 19, at 7 Movie p.m. Our February Feb. 16, atNight 7 p.m.will Family Movie Family Movie be on Fri., atMovie the Birch Bay Feb. Nights 16, at 7 take p.m. place Family Activity Center, andBirch are free Nights take place at the Bay community events, Join us for a night of board games! Play Catan, Activity Center, and are with free free popcorn. Bring with something Sonar,ofDungeons and Dragons, and more. community events, free comfy to Join Captain us for a night board games! Play Catan, sit onBring or use our folding chairs. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. popcorn. something comfy to Captain Sonar, Dungeons and Dragons, and more. Registration is not necessary. Fri. Jan. 6 - 8 p.m. Birch Bayprovided. Activity Center. 13y+. sit on or use our folding chairs. MorePopcorn and12, refreshments will be information about the Free. limited. Registration is not necessary. More Fri. Jan. 12,Space 6 - 8 is p.m. Birch Bay Activity Center. 13y+. movies shown can be found information about the Free.Register: Space isbbbparkandrec.org limited. at bbbparkandrec.org. movies shown can be found Register: bbbparkandrec.org Nerf Party! at bbbparkandrec.org.

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Nerf Party!

with Jan. 20, Learn theLaura art ofNesse. acrylicSat., pouring to 5 p.m. at the Bay Activity with3Laura Nesse. Sat.,Birch Jan. 20, $35/person, all 3 to Center. 5 p.m. at16y the+.Birch Bay Activity materials included. Center. 16y +. $35/person, all Pre-register at materials included. Bring your Nerf Guns and we'll provide the bbbparkandrec.org. Pre-register at and pads to make fortsthe for protection! Bringammunition your Nerf Guns and we'll provide bbbparkandrec.org. Create teams or stand as an individual against ammunition and pads to make forts for protection! everyone in this fun hour Nerfagainst War! Create teams or stand astwo an individual Sat. Jan. 13. 1fun - 3 two p.m.hour BirchNerf Bay War! Activity everyone in this Center. 14y. $15. Sat. Jan. 13. 18y - 3- p.m. Birch Bay Activity Register: bbbparkandrec.org Center. 8y - 14y. $15. Register: bbbparkandrec.org Scholarships are available for kids and teens activities. Email info@bbbprd2.com for details. Scholarships are available for kids and teens activities. Email info@bbbprd2.com for details.

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ONGOING FITNESS CLASSES and COURT SPORTS COMMUNITY EVENTS We are happy to partner with the Blaine and Birch Bay Chambers of Commerce for the following events coming up in December and January:

Schedules are subject to change and can be found on our website: www.bbbparkandrec.org

FACTS ABOUT YOUR PARK AND REC. DID YOU KNOW THAT...? ... WE ARE HERE FOR THE KIDS!

... FOR OUR COMMUNITY!

... AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES!

In 2023, the Blaine - Birch Bay Park and Rec has hosted over 500 hours

The Blaine - Birch Bay Park and Rec sponsors most of the community events happening in Blaine and Birch Bay, such as OysterFest, Ring of Fire and Hope, Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights, Blaine Harbor Music Festival, Run with the Chums, etc.

Between June and October 2023, the Blaine - Birch Bay Park and Rec has offered almost 50 outdoor activities! From tidepool explorations, Clamming or Crabbing 101, Low Tide Photography, Hikes or Birding Trips,

of youth programming and counted almost 1000 participations to its youth activities! We offer Youth Scholarships, not only for our activities, but also for other athletic, dance, or recreational programs supported by approved youth clubs. And we help fund Youth Sports in Blaine and Birch Bay. In the last six years, we have granted $103,625.14 to youth sports organizations such as Blaine Youth Sports, BY Baseball Fastpitch, Blaine Barracudas Wrestling, and more.

The Blaine - Birch Bay Park and Rec helps fund playgrounds and facilities in Blaine and Birch Bay, such as the pirate ship playground in Blaine, the playground at the Birch Bay State Park, Bay Horizon Park, the Blaine Pavilion and the Birch Bay Activity Center.

our naturalists and partners aim to educate about and appreciate the natural wonders of our area. The Blaine - Birch Bay Park and Rec is in the process of building the new California Creek Estuary Park in Blaine. The park will protect roughly 900 feet of saltwater shoreline on Drayton Harbor and 1800 feet of freshwater shoreline along California Creek.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Gloria Vance, Deceased. NO. 22-400122-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Lee Grochmal The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 16, 2023 Personal Representative: Raeann Taylor 3993 Gentlebrook Lane #41 Bellingham, WA 98226 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 22-4-00122-37.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: KATHLEEN MICHELE MURPHY, Deceased. No. 23-4-00397-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Robert E. Olson The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: November 9, 2023 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: November 16, 2023 Name of Administrator: CINDY MAXWELL Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: November 9, 2023 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: CINDY MAXWELL www.averyelderlaw.com

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ROSADA RUSSELL, Deceased. No. 234-01014-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Robert E. Olson The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: October 24, 2023 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: November 2, 2023 Name of Administrator: SERENA RUSSELL Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: October 24, 2023 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: SERENA RUSSELL www.averyelderlaw.com

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Louise Joan Ehlers, Deceased. NO. 23-4-00357-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Lee Grochmal. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 9, 2023 Personal Representative: Cindy Maxwell PO Box 32510 Bellingham, WA 98228 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 23-4-00357-37

Legal IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Janet M. Vitali, Deceased. NO. 23-401059-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Evan P. Jones. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 16, 2023 Personal Representative: Denise J. Christensen 4997 Mosquito Lake Road Deming, WA 98244 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 23-4-01059-37.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Julie Anne Brown, Deceased. NO. 234-01056-37. NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.42.030. JUDGE: Evan P. Jones The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the abovenamed decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent, and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 9, 2023 The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on November 1, 2023, at Bellingham, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct. Notice Agent: Bonnie Jean Gregory 116 44th Street Bellingham, WA 98229 Attorney for notice agent: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of notice agent’s Declaration and Oath: Superior Court of Whatcom County Cause Number: 23-4-01056-37

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: MARGARET KATHRYN STENVERS, Deceased. No. 23-4-01027-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge David E. Freeman The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: October 27, 2023 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: November 2, 2023 Name of Administrator: DANIEL JOHN STENVERS Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com DATED: October 27, 2023 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator DANIEL JOHN STENVERS www.averyelderlaw.com

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Richard Cushing “Mike” Myers born May 25, 1932 in St. Joseph, MI, and died September 20, 2023, at age 91 in Bellingham. Mike was born into a military family, moved often and attended many schools. One location was near Pearl Harbor at the time Japan attacked. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954 and was assigned Ensign aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet. He then attended submarine school in New London, CT after which he was assigned as Lieutenant aboard the submarine, USS Pomodon. While on assignment in San Diego, Mike met and married Phyllis Ann Genson in 1959. They had three children. He continued serving on subs until 1968 and was then stationed in Vallejo, CA. He later transferred to Bremerton, WA and served his last year at Sandpoint Naval Air Station in Seattle. He retired in 1974 as a Lieutenant Commander. After the Navy, Mike worked as a flight instructor before joining Boeing-Everett as a design engineer. He later met and married Carol Huff Flagg in 1990, “the light of his life,” who predeceased him in 2017. He always talked about her. Avid boaters, they lived on houseboats in Lake Union until moving to Semiahmoo in 1994 where they continued sailing their beloved “MiCa.” Mike enjoyed being active in community affairs serving both as a council member for six years and as mayor of Blaine in 2008. He enjoyed people too and was active in various clubs at Semiahmoo. Volunteering was a civic duty to Mike. He was a Renaissance man: Soccer player, coach, and referee, skier, marksman, hobbyist for model trains, planes, and ships. Art collector. Have camera, will travel photographer. A voracious reader of history and novels. Octoberfest enthusiast. He had a wicked sense of humor, could recite poetry from memory, and often declared at dinner, “That was the best meal I ever had!” This was a philosophy for Mike as was his practice of handing out compliments to everyone. He often spoke German when meeting people for the surprise and the smiles it generated. Mike is survived by a son Eric Myers; daughter Charlotte Myers; daughter Kristen Myers and Kristen’s two children, son James, father to great-grandchildren Wesley and Georgia, and son Rory Deen. Mike is also survived by Carol’s children including Kathryn Lee; Terri Ann Varner and her children Jack and Hope; Karri Lee Forde (deceased) and her children Jonathan and Stuart; Forrest A. Huff and his children Andie and Grant. His brother Robert Myers and his children Jean, Tom and Jim also survive him. Like their father Horace Myers, Robert was also a Naval Academy graduate. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, December 2, at Christ the King church, 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Blaine, at 2 p.m.

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Sheriff’s Reports November 6, 3:37 a.m.: Runaway on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 6, 1:10 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Birch Bay Drive. November 6, 1:10 p.m.: Mental health on Harborview Road. November 6, 8:26 p.m.: Shots on Henley Street. November 6, 8:27 p.m.: Shots on Morgan Drive. November 7, 3:52 p.m.: Child abuse cold call on Stein Road. November 7, 10:32 p.m.: Drugs on MP 270, I-5. November 8, 12:34 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Sweet Road. November 8, 8:15 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Carstan Loop. November 9, 8:42 a.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 9, 1:57 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Harborview Road. November 9, 3:24 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Carson Road. November 9, 8:47 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on H Street Road. November 10, 5:46 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Drayton Harbor

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November 10, 10:06 a.m.: Trouble with subject on Harborview Road.

November 11, 9:42 a.m.: Boating problem cold call on Gulf Road.

November 10, 1:07 p.m.: Theft cold call on Flambeau Road. November 10, 6:14 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Creasey Road. November 10, 10:30 p.m.: Vehicle theft cold call on Pheasant Road.

1. Nocturnal S. American rodent 5. Requesting 11. Give temporarily 12. Happiness 16. Military branch 17. -__, denotes past 18. Middle Eastern city 19. Air hostesses 24. Partner to Pa 25. Percussion instrument 26. Popular computers 27. Decrease light 28. Valley in the Osh Region 29. “To __ his own” 30. Absence of difficulty 31. Notice announcing intended marriage read out in church 33. Trims by cutting 34. Impact 38. Military member 39. A French river 40. Member of prehistoric people in Mexico 43. Messenger ribonucleic acid 44. Musician Clapton 45. Greek sophist 49. Largest English

November 11, 10:44 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Gulf Road.

November 5, 12:56 a.m.: Suicidal subject on H Street. November 5, 1:02 a.m.: Domestic – physical on A Street. November 5, 9:20 a.m.: Theft on G Street. November 5, 5:30 p.m.: Shots on Adelia Street. November 6, 9:56 a.m.: Theft on Adelia Street. November 6, 10:26 a.m.: Brandishing on H Street. November 6, 5:27 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on H Street. November 6, 5:30 p.m.: Death investigation on 3rd Street.

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14. Japanese threestringed lute 15. Type of cat 20. Cools your home 21. The ancient Egyptian sun god 22. Pouches 23. Trigraph 27. Form of Persian spoken in Afghanistan 29. __ route 30. Body part 31. Bridge building degree 32. Indicates position 33. Political action committee 34. Tasty snack 35. Part of a quadruped 36. Locate 37. Pitching statistic 38. Of I 40. City in Utah 41. Football players in the trenches 42. Hammer is one 44. A “nightmarish” street 45. Performers 46. Slang for cut or scrape 47. More breathable 48. Most slick 50. Provokes

November 6, 7:40 p.m.: Civil problem on H Street. November 6, 8:55 p.m.: Suspicious person on 6th Street. November 7, 11:49 a.m.: Burglary on Peace Portal Drive. November 7, 12:33 p.m.: Rape on 3rd Street. November 8, 2:43 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Whitetail Loop. November 8, 9:04 p.m.: Burglary on H Street. November 10, 8:59 a.m.: Death investigation on Clubhouse Point Drive. November 10, 12:34 p.m.: Rape on H Street.

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Community Toy Store Registration: Holiday gift assistance program for families living in the Blaine school district. For more info and to register, visit blainecap.org. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Registration deadline: November 26. Thanksgiving Dinner from Seniors Community Meals: Friday, November 17, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Suggested donation of $5 per meal ($8.50 if under 60) or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, November 16, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: general knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com.

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November 11, 12:54 a.m.: DUI on Blaine Road & Birch Bay-Lynden Road.

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November 11, 12:12 p.m.: Suspicious person on South Golf Course Drive.

Community Toy Store Donation Drive: Through December 1. Brand new, good quality toys and $25 gift cards for teens will be accepted at the Blaine Library, Senior Center and Pacific Building Center. Visit blainecap.org for more info, additional locations in Semiahmoo and Birch Bay and online and monetary giving options. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program.

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Weather Precipitation: During the period of November 6 to 12, 1.49 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2023 yearto-date precipitation is 21.72 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 58.6°F on November 7 with a low of 41.5°F on November 8. Average high was 54.2°F and low was 44.1°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.

Live Music at The Vault: Friday, November 10, 7 p.m, The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: Veronica North. Info: thevaultwine.com. Birding Trip to Padilla Bay: Saturday, November 18, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Meet at Birch Bay Activity Center. Join naturalist and birder Pam Borso for a late fall birding day trip. Transportation provided. $20. Preregistration required. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. New Homebuyers Workshop: Saturday, November 18, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. New and existing homeowners learn how to become mortgage ready. Presented by Doug Cornelsen, residential loan officer for Banner Bank. Limited space. RSVP 360/752-8253 or Doug. cornelsen@bannerbank.com. Big Bucks Bingo: Saturday, November 18, Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Over $275 in prizes. Early bird starts at 12:30 p.m. Regular bingo at 1 p.m. Eight games $15. Lunch featuring Pete’s homemade pub burger, tots and coleslaw available for $8. Info: 360/332-8040. Supper With the Superintendent: Monday, November 20, 6 p.m., Blaine middle school library. The community is invited to a questions and answer meeting with Blaine school district superintendent Dr. Christopher Granger. Light meal provided. Info: blainesd.org. Semiahmoo Spit and Marine Park Field Trip: Wednesday, November 22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., meet at the Plover dock behind Semiahmoo Resort. Combined walking and driving field trip where we’ll scan for loons, grebes, scoters, long-tailed ducks and a wide variety of other wintering water birds, then drive to Marine Park in Blaine and walk along the waterfront in search of other new or familiar species. Bring a spotting scope if you have one and snacks or a lunch. Space is limited. Registration: bit.ly/3Mzp2UX. Sponsored by North Cascades Audubon Society. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting: Thursday, November 30, 5–7 p.m., Christ the King North Bay, 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Chamber members and guests are invited for an evening of music, light food and drink and silent auction. $25. RSVP: birchbaychamber.com. St. Anne Christmas Market: Friday, December 1, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., St. Anne Church, 604 H Street. Crafts, baked goods, raffle. This year’s theme: winter wonderland. To rent a table, call 360/319-3643. Olde Fashioned Christmas in Ferndale: Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2, 4–9 p.m., Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry Street, Ferndale. Costumed volunteers will open the log cabin doors to greet you, so you feel the holiday cheer as it drifts into the winter air. Stroll the sidewalks while enjoying Christmas music and over 90,000 lights. Tickets: $5 adults and $3 for children. Info: ferndaleheritagesociety.com. Pacific Arts Market: Friday–Sunday December 1–3, 8–10, 15–17, Bellis Fair mall between JC Penney and the food court. Enjoy carefully curated handmade gifts including candles, soaps, jewelry, ceramics, photography, woodwork, clothing, desserts, resin pour art, fiber arts and beautifully upcycled décor. Info: pacificartsmarket.com. Holiday Harbor Lights at Blaine Senior Center and Pavilion: Saturday, December 2, 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Community breakfast from 8:30–10:30 a.m., Blaine Community Theatre performs at 10:30 a.m.,; holiday craft bazaar 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.,; kid care for bazaar shoppers for ages 5+ from noon–4 p.m.; crafts at noon, 12:30 and 3 p.m.; live music from noon–7 p.m.; beer garden with Gateway Taphouse 3–7 p.m. Info: 360/332-8040. Library Book Sale: Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Library meeting room, 610 3rd Street. Something for everyone. Books, DVDs, CDs and more. Sponsored by Friends of Blaine Library. Holiday Harbor Lights Downtown: Saturday, December 2, downtown Blaine. Holiday craft bazaar and beer garden with Beach Cat Brewing 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; meet the Grinch 1–3 p.m., Blaine High School choir and band, 4–5 p.m.; tree lighting at 4:45 p.m., visit with Santa and free carriage and train rides 5–7 p.m. Info: blainechamber.com. 11th Annual Holiday Lights Obstacle Dash: Saturday, December 2, 2 p.m. Lincoln Park, Blaine. A winter-themed fun run through the park. Adults $10, Family up to 5 $30, ages 5-7 $5, 4 and under free. Info and registration: bbbparkandrec.org.

Ongoing Blaine Food Bank: 500 C Street. Open Mondays 9 a.m.–noon, Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.–noon. Delivery options available. Info:360/332-6350 or blainefood@hotmail.com. The Bridge Food Bank: Fridays, 2 p.m.–4:30 p.m. The Bridge Community Hope Center’s new location, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. New registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome. CAP Clothing Bank: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. 508 G Street. The Community Assistance Program clothing bank is now located in the basement of the CAP Center providing free clothing and linens. Donations accepted only during open hours or by special arrangement. Info: blainecap.org or 360/392-8484. Meals on Wheels Frozen Meals: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–noon, Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up five frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040.

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