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Holiday Harbor Thanksgiving baskets help 1,213 residents Lights, events kick off winter By Grace McCarthy
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s Community Assistance Program volunteers and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue firefighters distributed Thanksgiving baskets to Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts residents at T.C. Trading Company on November 21. The baskets provided Thanksgiving meals to 813 adults and 400 children, 1,213 people total. Photo courtesy Shirley Tobian
City council approves Plover restoration contract By Grace McCarthy Blaine City Council unanimously authorized Drayton Harbor Maritime (DHM) to finish restoring the Plover ferry during its November 27 meeting. DHM anticipates the repairs will cost $82,000, including taxes; city staff had originally set aside $75,000 for completing the Plover maintenance project in the 2024 budget. In fall 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard discovered the vessel needed significant repairs, including fixing soft spots on the
wooden hull and stem post, before it could transport passengers between Blaine Harbor and Semiahmoo Spit. DHM, the nonprofit that operates the Plover, soon realized repairs were more involved than when it originally restored the boat in the 1990s, which pushed last summer’s completion deadline and required additional funding. City council originally allocated $30,000 for the repairs, and then approved another $16,800 after DHM spent that amount outside of the contract. In September, the city solicited bids
No northern giant hornet detections in 2023 By Grace McCarthy The buzz around town is there is no buzz. Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) wrote in a November 21 statement that state entomologists are leaving empty-handed after wrapping up this year’s search for northern giant hornets, also known as “murder hornets.” Citizen scientists are scheduled to take down homemade traps November
30 and WSDA workers will follow shortly after in December as they remove 800 traps across Whatcom County. Despite no hornets being discovered, scientists are cautiously not celebrating. To declare the northern giant hornet eradicated, the state requires three years of no confirmed reports. The last hornet was discovered in Blaine in 2021, meaning the invasive species will be considered eradicated at the end of next year. “It looks like we’re headed in the right direction but there’s still work to
be done,” said Amber Betts, WSDA public information officer. “We still need community support to report sightings, and participate in our citizen science trapping programs.” WSDA entomologists worked with researchers at Kyungpook National University in South Korea this year to learn more about the species in their native area. The scientists collected data to better understand the hornet’s foraging (See Hornet, page 5)
for a contractor to complete the Plover’s remaining repairs after its contract with DHM expired. City manager Mike Harmon said the city tried to cast a wide net to solicit bid proposals and Blaine Public Works Department reached out to every shipwright in Whatcom County. DHM was the sole bidder. The contract requires DHM to complete the repairs required by the U.S. Coast Guard no later than May 15. If DHM fails (See Plover, page 3)
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As the winter holidays begin, Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo have events celebrating the festive season Friday, December 1 through Saturday, December 2. Holiday Harbor Lights Holiday Harbor Lights will once again bring holiday traditions to Blaine for a full day of activities spread across town on December 2. The festival starts at 8:30 a.m. with a community breakfast at Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. The breakfast will be served until 10:30 a.m. Blaine Public Library is holding a holiday book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the library, 610 3rd Street. Blaine Community Theater will put on a Christmas play 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. There will be live music at the senior center intermittently from noon to 7 p.m. Gateway 1890 Taphouse & Grill is hosting a beer garden 3-7 p.m. at the senior center. Two holiday craft bazaars run from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Blaine Community Pavilion, 635 8th Street, and in downtown Blaine, at 648 Peace Portal Drive. The Grinch will make an appearance at the downtown bazaar 1-3 p.m. Beach Cat Brewing will have a beer garden at the downtown bazaar from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. People shopping at the bazaar will be able to drop off children who are 5 years or older from noon to 4 p.m. at the senior center. Childcare activities will include making snowflakes at 12 p.m., creating holiday cards at 1:30 p.m. and cookie decorating at 3 p.m. The Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 will host its Holiday Lights Obstacle Dash at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Park, 1800 H Street. Participants may dress in their best holiday fits as they run or walk the gravel course. Santa will be at the race, and there will be holiday activities, hot stew, cookies and drinks. Pre-registration for the dash is available on bbbparkandrec.org and registration is
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By Grace McCarthy The Peace Arch border crossing in Blaine had tightened security November 22 in what appeared to be a safety measure after a deadly car explosion at a Niagara Falls border crossing earlier in the day. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, some of whom were armed with rifles, surveilled vehicles entering the U.S. through the Peace Arch port of entry. Officers spoke with passengers and conducted some vehicle checks. The increased security came as U.S. and Canada officials investigated a vehicle that exploded around noon November 22 at the Rainbow Bridge crossing in Niagara Falls. Two people in the vehicle died after it sped through an intersection, hit a median and
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to restore the boat by the deadline, the nonprofit will pay the city $200 of liquidated damages per day. In total, the city is expected to pay $128,800 on the Plover repairs. “It’s an old wooden boat, and break out another thousand is the acronym for boat,” Harmon said. “It will be repaired to the Coast Guard’s specifications by May 15. Could something else go wrong? Absolutely.”
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available at the event, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The race is free for children 4 years and under, $5 for children ages 5-17, $10 for adults, or $30 for families up to five people. The celebration will center around G Street Plaza in the evening. The Blaine middle and high school choir and middle school band will carol 4-5 p.m. as people gather at the plaza for the tree lighting ceremony at 4:45 p.m. Following the tree lighting, Santa will bring cookies and visit with children 5-7 p.m. at the Blaine Welcome Center, 546 Peace Portal Drive. Free horse-drawn carriage and miniature train rides will travel around downtown 5-7 p.m. Doug’s Burgers food truck will be parked in front of the down-
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s The Plover passenger ferry crew in Blaine Harbor preparing for the 2022 summer season. Hannah Cross file photo town bazaar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Street Dogz will have a food stand inside of the bazaar for the entire event. Weekend holiday events St. Anne Catholic Church kicks off the celebratory weekend with a winter wonderland Christmas market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, December 1 and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2 at 604 H Street. The market will have crafts, baked goods and raffle prizes. Semiahmoo Resort is hosting a holiday lights market 5-9 p.m. Friday, December 1 around the resort lobby, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. The pop-up market will have local vendors, live music, seasonal drinks, kids crafts and the resort’s holiday lighting ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. The Birch Bay Bike Shop and Beach Cat Prints has organized a holiday bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 2. The
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Bird of the month: Great blue heron
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The Northern Light is published weekly by Point Roberts Press Inc. Locally owned and managed, the company also publishes the All Point Bulletin, covering Point Roberts, Mount Baker Experience, covering the Mt. Baker foothills area, Pacific Coast Weddings annual guide, and the summer recreation guide Waterside as well as maps and other publications. Point Roberts Press Inc. is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, Chambers of Commerce of Bellingham/ Whatcom County, Birch Bay, Blaine and Point Roberts and the Bellingham/ Whatcom County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. Letters Policy The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor. Please include name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters are limited to 350 words and may be edited or rejected for reasons of legality, length and good taste. The letters to the editor column is primarily intended to allow readers to voice their opinions on local issues of general interest to local readers. A fresh viewpoint will increase the likelihood of publication. Thank-you letters are limited to five individuals or groups. Writers should avoid personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Consumer complaints should be submitted directly to the business in question or the local chamber of commerce. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published. Email letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com.
Great blue herons, found throughout the Blaine and Birch Bay area, are the largest heron in North America. While impressive with their large wing span, their average weight is just 5-6 pounds. The bird is well worth watching as they hunt in shallow water, but don’t forget to look for them in trees near the shore, where they often sit and where they nest, such as this heron pictured at Birch Bay State Park. The Blaine area has one of the largest heron rookeries, or group of nests, in Whatcom County. Look for these and many other birds during the Wings Over Water Birding Festival, March 15-17, 2024. Photo by Chuck Kinzer
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The Editor: For 20 years I have had the privilege of working for the Thanksgiving Basket program. This program would not be possible without the support of the following community members. • The Northern Light has kept people’s attention by getting the word out each year and highlighting the importance of what we do for the community. • All of the incredible donors, with their overwhelming generosity, is what keeps our program alive and going strong. • Tom and Sonia Hayes of T.C. Trading Company, Inc. for donating the site. • Edaleen Dairy has always been willing to donate the milk; this year it was 220 gallons. • Cost Cutter in Blaine, including Mitch, Cindy, Stephen and Lance, ordered all needed groceries and had everything ready for an on-time pick up. • North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, under the direction of Mike Nelson, are instrumental in making this event possible, from picking up, storing and delivering boxes needed, they pick up the milk and the crew does an amazing job of managing the car line on event day. Henry Hollander, a retired
firefighter, still comes every year to deliver baskets to families who are unable to pick up. I am extremely grateful for all they do! Lastly, but most important, are the volunteers who generously give their time to the event, bagging groceries, assembling and filling boxes, assisting with box distribution and all the organization and clean up involved. This small group has helped give 1,213 adults and children in our community a very happy Thanksgiving this year and I am sincerely grateful for having a hand in its success. With deepest gratitude, I pass the torch. Shirley Tobian Director, Community Assistance Program Thanksgiving Basket Program Blaine The Editor: The State of the Sound report has just been released. It is prepared every two years by the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority to provide an easily understandable summary of the current conditions in Puget Sound. The report concludes that the Puget Sound is holding on, but its recovery remains uncertain. This mixed scorecard is concerning.
(See Letters, next page) Please send letters to letters@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Update The date for the Birch Bay Incorporation Association steering committee’s first meeting has changed since being published in the November 23 issue of The Northern Light. The meeting will now be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 6 at Christ the King North Bay Community Church, 4895 Birch Bay-Lynden Road.
Civic Meetings Birch Bay Water & Sewer District: Second and fourth Thursdays, 4 p.m., district offices, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Birch Bay. Info and Zoom meeting link: bbwsd.com. Blaine City Council: Second and fourth Mondays, 6 p.m., Blaine City Council chambers, 435 Martin Street. Info and virtual meeting login: ci.blaine.wa.us.
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Merely clinging to life with little improvement is simply not sufficient progress. Nearly 80 percent of estuarine wetlands, which are critical to salmon and marine and shore birds, have been diked in the last 150 years. About 3,400 acres have been restored since 2006. While positive, when this gain is compared to projected sea level rise over the coming decades there is a serious risk that even those gains will be literally drowned out
Blaine Planning Commission: Second Thursday, 6 p.m. Info: blainepc@ cityofblaine.com. Info for joining Zoom meetings: bit.ly/3EwWiZi. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation: Meetings are second Tues-
day, 5:30 p.m., location varies. Info: bbbparkandrec.org. Blaine Park and Cemetery Board: Second Thursday, 9 a.m., council chambers and virtual meeting. Info: 360/332-8311, ext. 3330. Blaine School Board: Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Blaine school district offices. Info: blainesd.org. North Whatcom Fire & Rescue: Third Thursday, 11 a.m., Station 61 at 9408 Odell Road and via Zoom. Info: nwfrs.net.
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City of Blaine sets 2024 legislative priorities
s From l.; Deputy city manager/city clerk Sam Crawford, planning director Alex Wenger, public works director Harpiar Gandhi and city manager Mike Harmon during the Blaine City Council meeting on November 27. Photo by Grace McCarthy
By Grace McCarthy The city of Blaine’s legislative priorities for the 2024 session include the Bell Road intersection, advocating for a mixed-use library and affordable housing project, increasing its property tax levy and building infrastructure for industrial development.
Blaine City Council unanimously approved the city’s four priorities for the 2024 state legislature and approved a $36,200 contract with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Relations to lobby those priorities during its November 27 meeting. The city’s first priority is for lawmakers to continue their
commitment to the design of the Bell Road Grade Separation Project for an overpass above the railway tracks at the Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive intersection. Travelers, including emergency vehicles, often experience significant delays at the intersection as the U.S. CBP’s vehicle and cargo inspection system scans trains
crossing the U.S./Canada border. The project, decades in the making, received a $9.5 million boost earlier this year from the U.S. Department of Transportation and has received financial support locally as well as from the state and BNSF Railway. The city’s second legislative priority is to obtain state support for a mixed-use library and affordable housing project during the 2025-27 biennium. The Kulshan Community Land Trust is currently conducting a feasibility study on the project, which would create a larger library, affordable housing and potentially a childcare facility at the Blaine Public Library site. The city is asking the state legislature to increase the annual one percent property tax levy that local jurisdictions are allowed without voter approval, and authorize a new formula that factors inflation and population growth. The levy cap would be limited to 3 percent under the new formula. Blaine officials are also asking the state to invest in infrastructure on industrial land within the city. According to the city, Vancouver, B.C. is experiencing an industrial land shortage, and
Blaine could be an ideal location for those industries, but lacks infrastructure needed to attract businesses. The city also supported the legislative priorities of the Association of Washington Cities to invest in infrastructure, provide behavioral health resources and recruit and retain police officers.
CITY OF BLAINE Information on how to listen to the meeting live will be on the City Council agenda which is located on the City’s website homepage under Your Government, City Council, City Council Agenda. Please check the agenda prior to each meeting as the call in number or location may change.
December 11 6:00pm – City Council Meeting December 14 9:00am – Park and Cemetery Board Meeting 6:00pm – Planning Commission Meeting
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behavior, colony cycles, behavioral patterns and dispersal behavior of new queens. While the entomologists experienced setbacks, including a typhoon in South Korea, they were able to collect data on the hornets. The only northern giant hornet nests discovered in the U.S. have been found in east Blaine, with the first nest eradicated in October 2020 and three nests related to “nest zero” eradicated in August and September of 2021. No hornets were detected in B.C. this year, according to WSDA, and none were reported in 2022. In 2021, one decayed hornet was discovered in B.C., less than one mile from a nest eradicated in east Blaine. Several hornets were confirmed in
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by the rising tides. Terrestrial birds are in steady decline. The golden-crowned kinglet has declined by 60 percent in the western U.S. over the last 60 years. Many others are in serious decline. Marine bird populations are also way down. The endangered marbled murrelet has been declining 5 percent per year since 2000. Scoters are down about 2 percent per year. Local marine bird surveys show significant declines in many species that winter in our local waters. We must restore more estuarine areas, preserve the remaining oldgrowth and mature forests, and protect kelp and eelgrass beds, which birds, fish and marine mammals depend on for survival.
the Lower Mainland in 2020 and 2019, and a nest was eradicated in Nanaimo in 2019. Northern giant hornets brought international attention to Blaine in 2020 after they became famous for their ability to decapitate an entire honeybee colony in a matter of hours. The orange-and-black apex predator can grow up to 2 inches, and was reported to sound similar to a hummingbird and feed on paper wasp nests in east Blaine. The queen emerges in the spring and workers become active late summer through fall before becoming inactive during the winter. Citizen scientists and WSDA will continue trapping this spring. “It’s possible that we still have hornets out there,” Betts said. “The community support and contributions have been absolutely vital.” We must also reduce and remove concrete bulkheads and other structures that interfere with the natural shoreline habitats needed for the forage fish eggs and invertebrate species, which are essential food sources for salmon and marine birds. Here in Whatcom County, we must heed the warning of the report. “Barely holding its own” is simply inadequate. When we take positive actions, conditions in the Sound can improve, and that is encouraging. But, we must make a greater effort to preserve our natural shoreline habitats, and our remaining mature and old growth forests, and do much more to help the Sound to recover and to thrive. See more at northcascadesaudubon.org. Robert Kaye Bellingham
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December 28 TBD (morning) – City Council Meeting Contact information for staff and Councilmembers can be found on the City’s website. Call (360) 332-8311 or visit our website.
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s A northern giant hornet trapped in east Blaine in 2020. WSDA file photo
Anyone who thinks they may have seen a hornet can report the sighting online, at agr. wa.gov/hornets, by emailing hornets@agr.wa.gov or calling 800/443-6684. Photos should be included, if possible, as well as the specimen if it’s dead.
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Smith retires after 10 seasons of coaching Blaine volleyball
s Blaine volleyball coach Jacquie Smith, r., with the 2018 Borderite volleyball team that broke a 20-year state playoff drought. The varsity team placed 9th and earned Smith the 2019 Blaine coach of the year award. Smith spent the past decade coaching Blaine varsity, junior varsity and middle school volleyball. Photo courtesy Jacquie Smith
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years – and being named Blaine school district coach of the year in 2019, Smith is passing the torch. “Blaine was my home for many years. I raised my children in the community, they attended school and graduated from BHS,” Smith told The Northern Light. “Even though I wasn’t born and raised here, it always felt like home to me; a small town, supportive of athletics, with great people, including the players and families.” Smith announced her plans to retire to the 2023 team after their end-of-season banquet in early November, but the decision wasn’t official until the school board made the announcement during its November 27 meeting. Smith said after a long career, the timing just felt natural. “I’m retiring now because I feel good about my 10 years at Blaine,” Smith said. “I always told myself I want to leave when it feels good. I look forward to spending more time with my family.” Her career was full of firsts to the very end. On November 15, first team All-Northwest Conference outside hitter Teya Zaddack officially committed to play at Western Washington University. Zaddack was Smith’s first player to sign for a NCAA Division II school. Besides the accolades and state tournament runs, Smith said she’s most grateful for the relationships that she was able to build,
and the opportunity to educate countless student-athletes on and off the court. “My favorite thing about coaching in Blaine is definitely forming relationships with the players over the years,” Smith said. “Sharing my passion and knowledge for the sport, watching their growth and development and hoping they take something away from our program relating to volleyball, life or being a kind and grateful human.” Smith admits that it takes an incredible amount of effort and dedication to operate a high school volleyball program. Many nights went sleepless over practices, upcoming matches, team relationships, and balancing it all with family life, Smith said. But looking back on a decade with Blaine volleyball and over half her life coaching around northwest Washington at Sehome, Concrete and Bellingham high schools, Smith is grateful. “I am grateful to the fans that came out to watch us play,” Smith said. “I appreciate the support of the athletic department, school district and coaching staff. I want to say thank you to my family, the people in my life personally who have supported me throughout. I’m so happy to have met many wonderful families and I will always be a fan of BHS, because it’s always a great night to be a Borderite.”
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Semiahmoo Resort recipes: Gemelli with lamb and anchovy ragu By Semiahmoo Resort Culinary Team With colder weather on the horizon, the team at Semiahmoo Resort has introduced new dishes inspired by cozy evenings spent inside, away from the Pacific Northwest elements outside. Semiahmoo’s new resort chef Dan Rehbein put together a recipe featuring local fresh pasta, lamb, anchovies and simple ingredients to elevate a favorite pasta dish. Topped with ricotta, breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, this pasta dish is both comforting and unique. Ragu •1 pound ground lamb •2 anchovy filets, minced •6 garlic cloves, minced •1 yellow onion, small dice •2 celery stalks, small dice •48 ounce canned whole peeled tomatoes •2 tablespoons tomato paste •1 cup red wine •1 cup chicken stock •1 tablespoon chili flake •Salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste •Olive oil as needed •1 sachet (1 sprig rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, 2 sprigs parsley, 2 bay leaf, 2 tablespoons peppercorn – wrap tightly in cheesecloth and tie with butcher’s twine to easily remove later.) In a heavy bottomed pot, over high heat, add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pot. Brown lamb until cooked adding a bit of salt and pepper. Once the lamb is fully cooked, remove it from the pot and reserve. Add the celery and onion and proceed to sweat the vegetables down until translucent. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes and continue to sweat until lightly browned. Stir in the tomato paste, coating everything. Add the cooked lamb back into the mixture and deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping the bottom to loosen up any fond that developed. Add all remaining ingredients, bring to boil, reduce to a simmer and cook over a low flame stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are completely broken
s Semiahmoo Resort Culinary Team’s gemelli with lamb and anchovy ragu is a comforting and unique dish during the cold weather months. Photo courtesy Semiahmoo Resort
down and about 90 percent of the liquid is gone. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Whipped ricotta •1 cup whole milk ricotta •1/2 lemon, zest and juice •2 tablespoons honey •Salt to taste Place everything into a food processor or mixing bowl and mix until well combined. Season to taste with salt. Rosemary gremolata •2 tablespoons rosemary, minced •1/4 cup parsley, minced •3 garlic cloves, minced •1 tablespoon chili flakes •1 lemon, zest and juice •1/3 cup olive oil •Salt to taste Place everything into a small mixing bowl, whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt. Putting it all together •6 ounces fresh pasta (We sug-
gest the gemelli from Bellingham Pasta Co.) •2 ounces heavy cream •1/2 cup ragu •3 tablespoons whipped ricotta •1 tablespoon rosemary gremolata •2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, toasted • Salt, pepper and lemon to taste In a large pot of boiling, heavily salted water, cook pasta for about 3 minutes (or to desired doneness). Meanwhile, heat a medium sauté pan over a medium/high flame. Add the heavy cream and heat until it is bubbling. Add the ragu and stir well to combine. Strain your pasta and add it to your sauce. Toss to fully coat the pasta with the ragu. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon. Plate the pasta and garnish with the ricotta, gremolata and breadcrumbs.
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H H H H2023 ELECTION RESULTS H H H HOW WE VOTED
November 2023 election results certified By Nolan Baker The November 2023 election results were certified by the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office on the morning of November 28, according to county election supervisor Amy Grasher. With all ballots counted and most local races
decided weeks ago, little changed with the final vote count. The auditor’s office is reporting a voter turnout of 51.3 percent, with 82,043 ballots counted, a far cry from the 70.9 percent turnout –111,791 ballots – from the 2022 general election that featured state and federal positions on the
ballot. Blaine police chief Donnell “Tank” Tanksley won the Whatcom County Sheriff position with 52 percent of the vote (41,215), running against undersheriff Doug Chadwick who garnered 37,848 votes. However, Tanksley did not earn a majority of votes
from Blaine and Birch Bay precincts, earning 2,958 local ballots compared to 3,294 for Chadwick. County executive Satpal Sidhu handily won reelection with 57.6 percent of the vote (46,045). Republican challenger Dan Purdy earned 33,723 votes, and performed well in local precincts, winning 8 of 17 Blaine and Birch Bay precincts. For Blaine school board elections, Erika Creydt switched
from board district three to district one, unseating incumbent Kimberley Akre with 64.7 percent of the 5,939 total votes cast for the seat. In the district three race, newcomer Cliff Freeman resoundingly defeated Jeffery D. Carrington with 62.5 percent of the 5,942 local ballots cast. For more in-depth information on precinct results, visit bit.ly/3N41BmK.
Note: Percentages refer to the percent of the voters in each precinct received by the overall winner. For example, Donnell Tanksley won the county by 52.1 percent; in precinct 102, Tanksley received 41 percent of the votes.
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Legal IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR WHATCOM COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON In re the Estate of RUBY G. WHITE, deceased. No. 23-4-01013-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge David E. Freeman. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against this Decedent must, before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to personal representative at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented by the later of (1): Thirty (30) days after the personal representative served or mailed this notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (2) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: November 16, 2023 Personal Representative(s): Gerald G. White and Laura L. Griffith Address for mailing or service: Dean Prather Esq. PLLC 1300 W Holly St Ste 203 Bellingham WA 98225
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Matter of the Trust of: ANNETTE TENNYSON, Deceased. No. No. 23-4-01088-37. NON-PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 . Judge Robert E. Olson 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 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 Decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of Decedent’s estate has not been appointed. Any person having a claim against 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. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) 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 (4) 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 Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: November 23, 2023 The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on November 16, 2023, at Bellingham, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct. Robert Tennyson, Notice Agent AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Notice Agent 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham, WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550 Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com www.averyelderlaw.com Court of Notice Agent’s oath and declaration and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court, cause number as per above caption.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: WILLIAM PAUL BRASSFIELD, JR., Deceased. No. 23-4-07688-2 KNT. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person 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 creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this 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 RCW 11.40.60. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: Thursday, November 30, 2023 Personal Representative: Danny Brassfield DATED: November 20, 2023. Counsel for Personal Representative Peter Klipstein, WSBA #26507 Address for Mailing or Service: CURRAN LAW FIRM, P.S. 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 Telephone: 253-852-2345 Facsimile: 253-852-2030 Email: pklipstein@curranfirm.com Curran Law Firm, P.S. 33400 9th Avenue S, Suite 120 Federal Way, WA 98003 (NTCRD) RCW 11.40.030, Rev 7/05
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: LYNDA S. FEENSTRA, Deceased. No. 23-4-01055-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Lee Grochmal. The Person 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 of the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: November 15, 2023, with the Clerk of Court Date of First Publication: November 23, 2023 Name of Personal Representative: Ina Kathleen Feenstra Attorney for Personal Representative: Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339 Address for Mailing or Service: True North Legal Services, PLLC PO Box 934, Bellingham, WA 98227 P: (360) 639-3393 E: Genissa@truenorthlegalservices.com DATED: Novemebr 14, 2023 True North Legal Services, PLLC Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339 Attorney for Personal Representative: Ina Kathleen Feenstra
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.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: GERALD K. ZEVENBERGEN, Deceased. No. 23-4-00929-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Evan Jones. The Person 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 of the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets. Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: November 14, 2023, with the Clerk of Court Date of First Publication: November 23, 2023 Name of Personal Representative: Michael Scott Zevenbergen Attorney for Personal Representative: Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339 Address for Mailing or Service: True North Legal Services, PLLC PO Box 934, Bellingham, WA 98227 P: (360) 639-3393 E: Genissa@truenorthlegalservices.com DATED: Novemebr 14, 2023 True North Legal Services, PLLC Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339 Attorney for Personal Representative: Michael Scott Zevenbergen
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: MICHAEL DEAN INGALLS, Deceased. No. 23-4-00841-37. 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 16, 2023 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: November 23, 2023 Name of Administrator: EVAN P. INGALLS 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 16, 2023 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: EVAN P. INGALLS www.averyelderlaw.com
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8286 Cowichan Road
MLS #2161013 $519,000 Fabulous Birch Bay Village location on Kwann Lake. Single-level home w/large composite deck & partially fenced yard overlooking a beautiful lake. Room for RV and/or boat. Add a dock to launch your paddleboard, sailboat, or kayak. Well-built w/ideal floorplan. 24/7 gated & manned security, beaches, tennis, pickleball, dog park, marina, clubhouse, parks & more. 2 hrs to Seattle & 15 minutes to U.S./Canada border. Terrific full or part time vacation property.
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MLS #2162814 $230,000 2-bedroom charming Cabana Club ground floor condo fresh off a complete remodel and ready for you to live that year-round vacation lifestyle! Overlooking the heated outdoor pool, this cheery & bright end unit features brand new LVP flooring, on-trend light cabinets, counters, stainless steel appliances and light fixtures. Fantastic walkable location to all that Birch Bay offers...the beach, the walking path along the bay, the State Park, dining + entertainment.
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MLS #2170926 $155,000 Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home in Birch Bay! This sloped, grassy lot offers views of both Birch Bay & majestic Mt. Baker. Nestled within the gated community of Birch Bay Village, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle filled with amenities: Golf course, marina w/ boat launch, swimming pool, athletic courts, waterfront parks, & more! Build your sanctuary here & savor Pacific Northwest living at its finest. Birch Bay boasts an enviable location & is a short drive to Blaine city core.
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429 12th Street
MLS #2160552 $679,000 Classic mid-century Blaine home--like stepping back in time this charming single-story has endless possibilities. Perfectly situated on a sprawling 25,254 sq. ft city lot, this home offers a timeless floorplan & even more potential in an unbeatable location. The moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate the ageless appeal & classic finishes of times gone by. It was a great floor plan in the 60’s & an even better one today! Pride of ownership--has been maintained & updated.
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5770 Nakat Road
MLS #2171888 $1,075,000 Birch Bay Village stunner, a wow! JWR Design/gated community. Northwest Contemporary waterview Craftsman. Options with this home. 1828 sq. ft. on the primary level and 906 sq. ft. on the Garden level. Gentle driveway takes you up to the primary level with 2 car garage. This level features the primary bedroom & ensuite full bath, Great room concept, grand kitchen featuring a 5x9 granite countertop island, Pantry, office, dining room, guest 3/4 bath, utility room & deck.
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MLS #2006209 $94,999 Affordable beach front living! Welcome to this cozy cottage in Birch Bay with Panoramic views of the ocean. Light & bright all around with vaulted ceilings & skylights. Ample cabinets throughout are in excellent condition. Original, clean, comfortable, custom furniture made by Lazyboy and other quality COs. to be included in sale. All white appliances, new furnace, and mounted TV with surround sound. Added guest bedroom has separate entrance and bunkbeds.
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8848 Bald Eagle Drive
MLS #2171503 $1,300,000 This custom designed & built single-story home off the 17th green at Semiahmoo is a one of a kind! “2021-new” this home has all the bells and whistles you have come to expect in luxury construction. Spacious living with an open, flowing floorplan, a wall of windows capture the tee to green views. Lots of light in this tastefully built home with the latest selection of interior finishes. Yearround outdoor living is ideal on an elevated deck with infra-red heaters and patio lights.
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9540 Semiahmoo Pkwy #L20
MLS #2161577 $49,000 34 ft slip in the best marina in the PNW. Ideal port tie, bow in location steps from main walkway and gated entrance. Plenty of wellmaintained dock carts make for easy provisioning. Unit includes 30-amp power, WiFi and spacious dock box plus keyless access to the laundry room, mail room, restrooms, shower facilities, and reduced-price fuel dock. Remodeled cafe/store, and member only patio just outside the gate. Excellent management and clean facilities.
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Legal 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: CHARLOTTE JANE RYERS, Deceased. No. 23-4-01095-37. 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: November 17, 2023 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: November 23, 2023 Name of Administrator: GEOFFREY BURKE FIREBAUGH 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 17, 2023 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator: GEOFFREY BURKE FIREBAUGH www.averyelderlaw.com
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OBITUARIES Ida Lorraine Vander Yacht June 24, 1933 – November 15, 2023
By Doug Dahl Question: It seems to me that it’s far more common to hear a motorcycle (and sometimes cars or trucks) from what could be a mile away, than to see one. I don’t think any agency uses decibel meters anymore and I believe the law prohibits modifying the exhaust from stock. So my question is: What enforcement, if any, is afforded to vehicles whose noise rattles the glasses in the cupboard? Answer: You have my sympathy. Once I had a neighbor who “upgraded” the muffler on his motorcycle. It might not have been so bad, except that he worked an early morning shift and left around 5 a.m. Soon it became the talk of the neighborhood, and not in a good way. People get grumpy (and I’m the worst of them) when they don’t get their sleep. And you’re mostly right about the law. The law prohibits an exhaust system that is louder than the original muffler installed on the vehicle. You can go quieter than stock, but not louder. But I’m going to change the topic. We’re in the midst of a traffic safety crisis. Ten years ago, we had 436 traffic fatalities in Washington. We were concerned then about how many people lost loved ones on our roads. Last year we had 750 traffic fatalities. In just the last four years, traffic fatalities have increased nearly 40 percent. And if the trend doesn’t change, 2023 is going to end even worse. We know that traffic enforcement, when informed by crash data and focused on priority traffic safety issues, changes driver behavior and reduces crashes. And what are the priorities? Here are the top 10, in order, based on their frequency of involvement in fatal crashes: Impairment, speeding, young drivers, distraction, unrestrained vehicle occupants, pedestrians and cyclists, motorcyclists, unlicensed drivers, older drivers and heavy trucks. Extra-loud motorcycles rank high on the irritation scale, but they’re low on the traffic safety scale. Low, but not zero. A loud muffler can mask critical sounds, such as horns and sirens, that alert drivers to hazards. A police department that’s prioritizing traffic enforcement based on crash data isn’t going to spend much time chasing down loud vehicles. Most likely, any enforcement action is going to be incidental to a traffic stop for a high-risk behavior. But maybe we shouldn’t expect our police officers to spend their time enforcing vehicle equipment violations. If we wanted to be more strategic about it, Washington could require a vehicle safety inspection in order to renew a registration. I’ve received enough emails to know there are plenty of folks
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Ida passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, in Blaine, WA, and has now joined her husband Dick in Heaven. Born to John & Katie Cowart on June 24, 1933, in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, she moved to Whatcom County from Oklahoma with her family in 1947 and graduated from Lynden High School in 1951. After marriage to Dick Vander Yacht at the Lynden Methodist Church on May 2, 1953, they raised their family in Blaine, WA. She enjoyed being a long-time member and volunteer of Grace Lutheran Church in Blaine. Ida was a dedicated, loving mother, grandmother, and role model. She always thought first of others’ needs before her own, and her greatest enjoyments in life were spending time with and providing for her family and taking care of her kids and grandchildren. She really looked forward to visits by her great-grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Jay Harrison, husband of 52 years Dick, sister June Jones, brothers Carl Cowart and Jay Edward Harrison. She is survived by sisters Lois Pomeroy of Sumas, and Glenda (Tom) VanDyke of Deming, sons Gary (Erin) Vander Yacht, Dale (Shannon) Vander Yacht, grandsons Josh, Jason (Jessica), Jonathan, and great-granddaughters Abigail and Dylan, along with numerous nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank Stafholt Center in Blaine, and Bellingham Hospice for their care and comfort in Mom’s final days. Graveside services will be held at Greenacres Cemetery on December 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM, under the care of Gillies Funeral Home. There will be a reception at Greenacres immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Theodore “Bud” Gudmundson May 28, 1936 – November 11, 2023
Bud held onto his sense of humor until his death on November 11, 2023. Bud never met a stranger and was one of the friendliest men you would ever meet. He loved his wife Anita, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and telling stories – not necessarily in that order. Bud was born in Blaine, WA on May 28, 1936 and grew up with six sisters. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards and traveling to Maui and Arizona for spring training. He was proud of his Icelandic heritage and was able to travel to Iceland many times. He loved to cook – especially at the holidays and for family get togethers. His laughter and stories will be missed by his wife Anita, children and grandchildren: Susan Gudmundson and Steve White, Hannah and Drew; Eric and son Graham (deceased); Lynn and Gary Tucker, Kyle (his son Jack) and Connor; Mark & Melissa, Keegan; Janice & Josh Hatley, Samuel (his wife Jazzy), Ben and Alexandra Bud loved his family and friends fiercely and unconditionally. We will truly miss Dad/Afi’s cooking, hugs, laughter, sense of humor and yes, even his stories. We will try to carry on some of his favorite traditions. More about Bud and his Celebration of Life can be found at sigsfuneralservices.com.
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Nora Carroll McDaniels died suddenly on November 6, 2023 while doing her laundry. She is survived by her husband Dan, her daughter Nicole, her sisters Lorrie, Maryann, Sara, and Colleen. Also her brothers Jim, Dan, Dave, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Matt and Valetta Carroll, also her two brothers John and Chuck Carroll. She was the baby of a family of 10 children and born in Billings, Montana. She and her husband Dan lived in Birch Bay with great friends surrounding them. She will be so missed by those whose lives she touched. Celebration of Life is at Birch Bay Resort Park in the Pavilion on December 2, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. at 8080 Harborview Drive in Birch Bay.
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Sheriff’s Reports November 15, 5:47 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Drayton Harbor Road.
investigation on Moonglow Court.
November 15, 8:18 a.m.: Domestic physical on Stein Road.
November 18, 3:12 p.m.: Senile subject cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
November 15, 9:53 a.m.: Theft cold call on Morgan Drive. November 15, 10:25 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Moonglow Court. November 15, 11:57 a.m.: Senile subject cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
November 18, 11:00 a.m.: Burglary cold call on Blaine Road.
November 18, 6:18 p.m.: Fireworks on Boblett Road. November 18, 6:28 p.m.: Overdose on Salish Road. November 18, 7:44 p.m.: Domestic physical on Alder Street.
November 16, 1:41 p.m.: Death investigation on Seashell Way. November 16, 2:45 p.m.: Suspicious person cold call on Cody Road. November 16, 4:03 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on Birch Bay Drive. November 17, 12:05 a.m.: Shots on Kickerville Road. November 17, 1:14 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on East Street. November 17, 2:03 p.m.: Shots on Elmwood Drive. November 17, 8:14 p.m.: Death
November 18, 4:54 a.m.: Death investigation on Peace Portal Drive. November 18, 6:17 p.m.: Shots on Mitchell Avenue. November 18, 7:20 p.m.: Fireworks on Boblett Road. November 19, 12:11 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Jerome Street. November 19, 10:31 a.m.: Burglary on McMillan Avenue. November 19, 12:56 p.m.: Burglary on McMillan Avenue. November 20, 9:23 a.m.: Juvenile problem on H Street. November 20, 12:54 p.m.: Vandalism on Cedar Street. November 20, 12:57 p.m.: Death
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November 19, 12:06 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Blaine Road. November 20, 9:12 p.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury on West Road. November 20, 9:36 p.m.: Trespass on Semiahmoo Parkway. November 20, 9:44 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Semiahmoo Parkway.
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investigation on 3rd Street. November 20, 3:46 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on A Street. November 21, 12:23 p.m.: Theft on Harrison Avenue. November 21, 3:53 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Odell Road. November 21, 9:29 p.m.: Trespass on Semiahmoo Parkway. November 22, 11:37 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Peace Portal Drive. November 23, 9:11 a.m.: Simple assault on East 3rd Street. November 23, 10:30 a.m.: Trespass on Natures Path Way November 23, 12:52 p.m.: DUI on 2nd Street.
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Community Toy Store Donation Drive: Through Friday, 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. 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. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, November 30, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. Info: thevaultwine.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. Semiahmoo Resort Holiday Lights Market: Friday, December 1, 5–9 p.m. at 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway. Celebrate the winter season with wares from local artists, family activities for all, live music and woodfire pizza at Semiahmoo Resort. 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. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, December 1, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: The Unknowns. Info: thevaultwine.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., $8 adults, $5 kids under 12; Blaine Community Theater performs at 10:30 a.m.; holiday craft bazaar 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; kid drop off for bazaar shoppers for ages 5+ from noon–4 p.m.; crafts for the family at noon, 12:30 and 3 p.m.; live music from noon–7 p.m.; beer garden with Gateway Taphouse 3–7 p.m. Free shuttle to downtown festivities. 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.
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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. Free shuttle to festivities at the Blaine Senior Center and pavilion. Info: blainechamber.com.
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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.
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Christmas Bazaar: Sunday, December 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Assumption School gym, 2116 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Bazaar, book sale and bake sale. Free pictures with Santa 1–3 p.m. Info: bazaar@assumption.school.
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Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Workshop: Wednesday, December 6, 5:30–7 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Hands-on demonstration and workshop. Bring your cocoons in tubes or boards and learn how to clean your cocoons to improve your population. Email fruit@blaine-core. com to learn how to transport your cocoons and supplies needed.
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Community Holiday Craft Fair: Saturday, December 9, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Middle School cafeteria, 975 H Street. Shop local handmade crafts, gifts, signs, candles, jewelry and more. Raffles and refreshments. Live music by the middle and high school choirs and bands. Benefits Blaine Middle School PTSO. Christmas with Santa: Saturday, December 9, 2–3:30 p.m., American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. A fun time visiting with Santa plus face painting, presents, hot cocoa, cookies, and crafts. Kids 12 and under free. All others by donation. Open to the public. Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village: Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9, 15 and 16, Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry Street, Ferndale. Stroll the cabins and see the park lit up with over 90,000 lights, hear Christmas music and see costumed volunteers greet you with holiday cheer. Info: ferndaleheritagesociety.com.
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, 7620 Birch Bay Drive. New registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome.
Weather Precipitation: During the period of November 20 to 26, 0.3 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2023 year-to-date precipitation is 22.3 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 53.1°F on November 23 with a low of 30.1°F on November 26. Average high was 49.5°F and low was 34°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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. Senior Community Meals: Monday–Friday, 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. The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Donations accepted Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. or by appointment. The Bridge Community Hope Center, 7620 Birch Bay Drive.
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Blaine book club review: “Red Paint” by Sasha LaPointe By Jonathan Jakobitz “Red Paint” by Sasha taqwšeblu LaPointe is a powerfully moving and disquieting look at tradition and trauma, ancestry and erasure, and empowering lineage and tragic cycles. Aptly subtitled “The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk,” LaPointe’s memoir finds touchstones in both her Coast Salish identity, growing up in the Pacific Northwest as part of the Upper Skagit and Nooksack Indian tribes, while also firmly rooted in the ’90s punk music scene. LaPointe writes with crisp narration and occasional poetry, proceeding to lead the reader through her story, while inter-
spersing apt connections to the women of her lineage by recounting historical stories of struggle, erasure and violence. “Red Paint” is not an easy read. It looks at generational trauma and how that impacts one’s relationships. But it is also hopeful. It finds empowering liberation through embracing one’s history, adapting to meet the life you have rather than what you’ve missed, and by telling the stories of the oppressed. LaPointe’s writing evokes a particular time and place. David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” was a cultural touchstone across North America in the early ’90s, nowhere more so than here in the Pacific Northwest, where the fictional story took place. The
show’s protagonist, agent Dale Cooper, imprinted upon a young LaPointe in such a way that she repeatedly compares romantic partners to the Cooper ideal. Similarly, the work draws on other aspects of the 1990s and the Pacific Northwest in such ways that, while this book is a powerful read for all, PNW natives (or longtime residents) will find greater resonance in its pages. While this memoir stands alone nicely, interested readers will find even more insight into LaPointe’s journey in “Rose Quartz,” her recently published work of poetry. “Rose Quartz” fleshes out the story of “Red Paint” in powerful ways, and serves as a great entry point even for those who shy away from poetry.
“Red Paint” is the Whatcom Reads 2024 selection. The book presents a wide range of discussion and event opportunities starting this January, leading up to the author’s visit in March. For more info on Whatcom Reads and the events surrounding “Red Paint,” visit whatcomreads.org. “Red Paint” is the Whatcom Reads 2024 selection and the December selection for the Blaine Books & Bites book group. Read the book and then join Books & Bites at the Blaine library at 1 p.m. Friday, December 15 for a time of community and lively conversation. For more information, visit wcls.libcal.com/event/9738094. Jonathan Jakobitz is an avid reader and the branch manager of Blaine Public Library.
s Blaine library branch manager Jonathan Jakobitz holds the Books & Bites book group’s December selection, “Red Paint.” Photo courtesy Jonathan Jakobitz
Birch Bay book club review: “The Paris Library” by Janet Skeslien Charles
s “The Paris Library.” Image courtesy Dianne Marrs-Smith
B y D i a nn e Marrs-Smith In 1939, at the American Library in Paris, Odile Souchet gets her dream job. She is fresh out of library school and her love of books, the Dewey Decimal System and desire to help others
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who would like more enforcement of loud exhausts, tires that stick out past the fenders, super-dark window tint and non-functional vehicle lighting. Getting every vehicle inspected would be more effective than hoping a police officer has the time and opportunity to make traffic stops for equipment violations, but we’d have to decide if it’s worth it to subject ourselves to the cost involved in setting up and participating in an inspection program. Or, if the owner of the loud motorcycle is your neighbor, you could have a friendly conversation, which is what I did. Turns out, he thought his exhaust was too loud too, and he swapped it back to a quieter muffler. Of course, most of the time you don’t have the opportunity for a neighborly conversation, and even if you did, your neighbor
makes her a perfect fit for the library. As the Nazis occupy Paris, they impose censorship, and revoke the freedom to read, while the librarians are doing their best to thwart their efforts and make sure all their subscribers have access to books. In 1983, Lily Jacobsen, a middle schooler, decides to do a report on France so she can interview her reclusive neighbor, Odile Gustafson. Lily is intrigued by Odile and the two strike up a friendship. Odile recognizes some of herself in Lily and is there for Lily at a critical point in her life. Odile’s past unfolds as she shares her life with Lily. Janet Skeslien Charles weaves history into a fictional work centered around the human spirit, both during and after WWll. This novel is character-heavy, delving into relationships, community, love, loss and jealousy. The main characters are not without their flaws and, at times, you might not like them. Many characters in this story were real people, including
might actually like the volume of their vehicle and be resistant to any suggestion to quiet it down. If you’re on good terms with your neighbor, it’s at least worth a try, but I offer no guarantees. Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.
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