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Holiday Harbor How the grinch almost stole Christmas... Lights festival set for December B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e
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s Blaine police officer Jake Farrer questions James Patrick Kelly for allegedly attempting to steal crab pots at Blaine Marine Park.
B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Not even a grinch could stop local volunteers from decking Blaine in holiday decor last week. On November 17, James Patrick Kelly, 51, was arrested on suspicion of theft in the third degree after he dismantled and attempted to drive away with crab pots that had been used to build a Christmas tree at Blaine Marine Park. Volunteers had spent hours building
the holiday tree that day after approximately 70 of their crab pots had been stolen the night before. In preparation for the Holiday Harbor Lights festival in December, volunteers wanted to construct the tree out of 130 crab pots that were donated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to the city of Blaine last year. On November 16, the crab pots were moved from an offsite location to Blaine Marine Park so volunteers could get an early
Blaine man hospitalized after hit and run B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Washington State Patrol (WSP) is asking the public for information about a hitand-run collision that happened in Blaine, seriously injuring a man and sending him to the hospital. According to WSP trooper Heather Axtman, 26-year-old Spencer Riddle was struck by a passing car at approx-
imately 7:30 p.m. on November 11 at the intersection of Peace Portal Drive and Bayview Avenue. Riddle sustained significant injuries and was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham where he received surgery for multiple fractures on his left leg. He’s now recovering at his home in Blaine, Axtman said. The suspect’s vehicle is likely a 2009-
2013 gray or silver Toyota Corolla or Toyota Prius, based on a mirror that was left at the scene, Axtman said. The passenger side of the vehicle is likely missing the mirror and would have visible signs of damage, she said. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact WSP detective Craig Cardinal at 360/757-2008 or craig.cardinal@wsp.wa.gov.
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start, said volunteer Debbie Harger. When the group of volunteers arrived at the park on November 17, already about two thirds of the pots had been stolen the night before, she said. But despite the setback, they proceeded to construct a small crab pot tree out of what remained. Hours after it was complete, Kelly arrived in a silver truck and began dismantling it. He had loaded about half of the pots onto the (See Tree, page 4)
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Blaine’s annual Holiday Harbor Lights festival is just around the corner and this year organizers are planning a slew of events and activities that are sure to get locals in the holiday spirit. The fun begins on Friday, December 1 with a homemade arts and crafts Christmas bazaar at 674 Peace Portal Drive next to the Peace Arch City Cafe; doors will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2. Also starting on Friday is a book sale at the Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. It wouldn’t be the Holiday Harbor Lights Festival without the “land of sweets” Christmas village display at the G Street plaza; during the event, passersby are encouraged to snap a photo of the artful scene. On Friday and Saturday, musical performers will set the stage at the H Street Plaza and at the arts and crafts Christmas bazaar to fill the air with holiday cheer. On Saturday, the following bands are slated to play at the arts and crafts Christmas bazaar: Allie Ryser from 11 a.m. to noon, Blaine Ukulele from noon to 1 p.m., Senior Center Jam Band from 1 to 2 p.m., Matt Audette with country Christmas music from 2 to 3 p.m., Mike Bonson with holiday jazz music from 3 to 4 p.m. and Lord Knapp from 5 to 6 p.m. The Blaine school choir and band will play at the H Street Plaza from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, all are invited to participate in the sixth annual Holiday Lights Dash, a 1.5-mile obstacle course, which begins in H Street Plaza
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trailer before Blaine police officer Jake Farrer arrived at the scene and arrested him. The following day, a handful of volunteers returned to the scene and spent about four hours reconstructing the tree, said Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 program manager Heidi Holmes. “We were really discouraged,” she said. “We were determined to put it back together again.” A resident of Deming, Kelly was arrested and issued a ticket, said Blaine Police Department administration manager Lisa Moeller. Since then, he’s helped the police department find and return to the city 40 of the 70 missing crab pots, which are worth about $40 to $50 apiece, she said. “We are continuing to investigate,” she said. “We want to recover them all.” Kelly is due in Blaine Municipal Court on Wednesday, December 6, she said.
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and winds through H Street and Peace Portal Drive. Event sponsors include the Blaine Chamber of Commerce, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and Let’s Move Blaine. Registration for the Holiday Lights Dash opens the day of the event and is open to all ages; it costs $10 for adults, $5 for individuals under age 18 and $30 for families with up to five-members. All participants receive a souve-
nir, healthy refreshments and the first 100 finishers take home a medal. All types of holiday attire – including Santa hats, sleigh bells – are encouraged. Saturday evening, guests are encouraged to stop by the community tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. at the H Street Plaza – Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by horse and trolley at 5 p.m. Later, the pair will head to the Blaine Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive, offering free candy canes, hot cocoa and a chance for families to take photos. From 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday,
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As part of the agreement, Nature’s Path commits to local investments B y S t e fa n i e D o n a h u e Local organic food manufacturer Nature’s Path will invest approximately $30,000 to help the city of Blaine restore and purchase land along Cain Creek as part of a settlement agreement reached with the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) in late October. The agreement stems from 39 water quality permit violations recorded between November 2014 and October 2016 at the company’s facility in Blaine. The DOE issued a formal warning in December 2015 and in November 2016 proceeded with an or-
s Cain Creek. der to comply and a $22,000 fine for eight violations of discharging acidic wastewater into Blaine’s water treatment system.
What is the Cain Creek Project? CITY OF BLAINE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the 2018 Preliminary Budget was filed with the Blaine Administrative Services Director/City Clerk on November 1, 2017. Copies of the preliminary budget are available for review in the Administrative Services office. Public Hearings on the final 2018 budget are scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2017, and Monday, November 27, 2017, at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the hearing(s) and public comment will be invited at those times. For further information, please contact the Administrative Services office, 360-332-8311. The meeting location is an accessible facility. Anyone wishing to attend and participate who may need special accommodation to do so should contact the Administrative Services office no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Sheri Sanchez, Administrative Services Director
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In 2014, the effort to clean up Cain Creek kicked off with a grant from the DOE to improve water quality and encourage shellfish production. Cain Creek runs directly into Drayton Harbor, which has been plagued with pollution from fecal bacteria for decades. According to a 2008 DOE study, Cain Creek required a 95 percent reduction in fecal bacteria to meet water quality standards for shellfish harvest and recreation. As part of the initiative, the city has partnered with other local agencies to improve water quality monitoring in the creek as well as identify corrective, long-term actions. All restorative work is required to comply with the city’s Cain Creek Park Plan, which has been in the works for years. Once constructed, the park will be located adjacent to the Salishan neighborhood and in later phases, may stretch to south Boblett Street. According to preliminary plans, the city wants the park to include interpretive signage as well as parking stalls, doggie stations, a picnic table, benches, trail improvements, a boardwalk, a small climbing structure and more. An adopt-a-park program would be created to allow residents to maintain the park with help from the city. “Blaine has a rich history dating back well over 100 years with numerous references to Cain Creek,” read a statement in the preliminary plan. “With the creation of a new park this piece of the community’s history can be memorialized in a natural setting allowing new generations the opportunity to learn about how the original settlers and Native Americans utilized the creek.”
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Nature’s Path is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia and manufactures its products in two locations in the US, including its facility in Blaine at 2220 Natures Path Way. The company’s wastewater is treated in Blaine’s Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility. Per state standards, the company is limited in the amount of pollutants it can discharge into the city’s sewer system. After receiving the order DOE, representatives from Nature’s Path stated the pH monitoring probe used to sample the wastewater was providing inaccurate data and installed improvements to its pre-treatment system for wastewater discharge. Last December, they appealed the fine to the state’s pollution control hearing board and by October 27, DOE and Nature’s Path had signed a settlement agreement. “We’re pleased to see this excellent progress at the Nature’s Path facility and these valuable enhancements for the city,” said director of the DOE northwest regional office Tom Buroker in a statement. “We value this partnership, because the assistance to the city goes above what our penalty assessed and, more importantly, beyond what’s required to comply with the permit.” In a statement, Nature’s Path vice president of operations, Peter Dierx, said, “Nature’s Path is (Continued on next page)
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REGULARLY MEETS AT 9:30 AM ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS ONE POSITION TO FILL A PARTIAL TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 THREE POSITIONS TO FILL FOUR YEAR TERMS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 Members receive no financial compensation, but the payoff is great. Members meet other residents with similar interests, they learn about the City, and they help shape the future of Blaine! Being on a board or commission does require a significant personal commitment, so applicants should consider their ability to commit their time and personal energy before applying. If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, applications and descriptions of duties are available in Administrative Services at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin St., Suite 3000, or online at www.cityofblaine.com. Please submit your application by 4:30 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. The City will continue to accept applications until vacancies are filled. Per Blaine Municipal Code (BMC) 2.08.028, concurrent service on more than one board or commission is precluded.
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(Continued from previous page) very pleased that the Department of Ecology dismissed our case and accepted our 2016 appeal that enables us to make significant environmental improvements to Blaine […] We’re excited to see the positive changes we are helping make in Blaine.” Per the agreement, Nature’s Path has committed to helping the city of Blaine build a park along Cain Creek, which is located adjacent to the Salishan neighborhood and runs into Drayton Harbor. It will also help enhance the creek’s water quality to restore shellfish harvest and recreation in the area. In a memorandum signed with the city in September 2017, Nature’s Path agreed to commit: — $20,000 toward the purchase of two undeveloped land parcels along Cain Creek to create a new park. — $5,000 to enhance the creek’s water quality by funding a city-led stormwater treatment project at the creek’s outfall into Drayton Harbor.
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Holiday Festival of the Arts: Open now through Sunday, December 24, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Gifts by over 100 local artists. 4145 Meridian Street, Bellingham. Closed Thanksgiving Day. alliedarts.org or 360/676-8548. Tree Lighting at Semiahmoo Resort: 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Friday, November 24 at 6 p.m. Blaine High School Jazz Band performing, complimentary cider and treats. Bellingham Winter Farmers Market: Saturday, November 25,
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(Continued from previous page) p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 604 H Street. Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights: Saturday, December 2. Downtown Blaine. Arts & Crafts Bazaar in former Goff’s Building, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tree Lighting and Caroling, 4:30 p.m. on H Street Plaza; Pictures with Santa, 5 p.m.; Free Horse & Carriage Rides, 5 - 7 p.m.; Lighted Boat Display at Blaine Harbor, 6 - 7 p.m. North Cascades Christmas Open House: December 4-9, VWs Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Goodie bags, kids craft table, daily specials, cookies, cider and coffee. Info: vwshomeandgarden.com Upcycled Wrapping: Thursday, December 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Print a reusable wrapping cloth to take home and explore simple ways to make gift wrapping natural and unique. All materials provided. Santa & Sleigh Rides: December 9–10, 16-17, 23: Bellewood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Take a trip on a horse trolley, visit Santa, make ornaments, tour the distillery and partake in community caroling. Info: BellewoodFarms.com. Winter Star Mountain Journey: Saturday, December 16, 7–8:30 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Door open at 6:30 p.m. $10 general admission and free children 5 and under. This year Chico the Sasquatch prepares to make his family’s important journey to the mountain top. Nutcracker by Northwest Ballet: Friday, December 22, 7:30– 9:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial Street, Bellingham. Audience members of all ages will marvel at the lavish and magical holiday production.
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Two people detained at Peace Arch border crossing Last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers detained two men at the Peace Arch border crossing due to outstanding warrants. A 39-year-old man from Las Vegas was detained on November 13 after CBP officers discovered an outstanding warrant for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery in California. According to CBP, the man said he was taking a Greyhound bus to Nevada to visit family and
provided officers with a Canadian passport and US social security card. After the warrant was confirmed, the man was transported to Whatcom County Jail to await extradition. On November 16, a 23-year-old man from Tacoma was detained by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Peace Arch border crossing, escorted back to Blaine and detained by CBP officers due to a felony warrant that was out for his arrest. The warrant
was issued by the Washington State Department of Corrections on November 13 for second degree robbery and escape from community custody. The man, a US citizen, arrived without a shirt to the primary lanes to Canada and told officers he was heading to Toronto to visit friends. Prior to escorting him to Blaine, CBSA searched the man’s rental vehicle and found small amounts of meth. He was later transported to Whatcom County Jail.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR BENTON COUNTY In re Estate of: GORDON W. ANTHONY, deceased. Case no. 07-4-00470-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the Decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statue of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed coy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or section 4 of this act, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with clerk of Court: Nov. 3, 2017. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Nov., 9, 2017. JULIE NELSON, Personal Representative, 2019 Riverside Dr., West Richland, WA 99353. Prepared by TELQUIST MCMILLEN CLARE PLLC, Attorneys for Petitioner. By JULLIAN HARLINGTON, WSBA #48136, 1321 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA 99352. (509)737-8500/ (509)737-9500 fax.
Reed Excavating LLC, Devin Reed, 8084 Enterprise Rd. Ferndale, WA 98248, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Bayview at Drayton Harbor, is located at 911 Clyde St. in Blaine in Whatcom County. This project involves 2.39 acres of soil disturbance for residential construction activities. The receiving waterbody is a drainage ditch on Kingsley Ave which then drains west through a series of existing storm drains with drainage ultimately flowing downstream to Drayton Harbor. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of: KARIN AHLSTROM BEAN, Deceased. NO. 17-4-06224-1SEA AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030. The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives 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 co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ 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 co-personal representatives 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: Nov. 9, 2017. Co-Personal Representatives: Joyce M. Cutler, Jonas E. Bean and Lisa K. Bean King. Attorney for the Personal Representative: Philip M. Roberts, Esq., WSBA # 15393, Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC. Address for Mailing or Service: Philip M. Roberts Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101-3034.
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Real Estate CHARMING WESTERLY WATERVIEW
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Another outstanding Semiahmoo Shore BRAND new luxury home. This home has unobstructed views to Mt. Baker & Drayton Harbor as well as Partial Westerly views towards White Rock. Uniquely capturing both saltwater sunrises & sunsets. Ready to occupy and all the appointments you expect at Semiahmoo Shore including full high-end appliance package, epoxy floor attached dbl. garage, linear fireplace, hardwoods, tile, quartz, designer finishes, owner’s suite. MLS# 1114030
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O B I T U A RY Dennis Alan Dohner
November 18, 1947 - November 15, 2017 Dennis Alan Dohner of Blaine, WA, passed away on November 15, 2017 at the age of 69. He was born on November 18, 1947, to Alvin and Virginia Dohner of Blaine. A commercial fisherman for over 50 years, Denny loved the sea and had a far deeper love for his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marie; daughters Rhonda (Ray) Young and Shanelle (Brody) Loy, sons Rodney (Aimee) Dohner and Matthew Dohner, and thirteen grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 3 at the Blaine Performing Arts Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, the Blaine Fishermen’s Memorial Fund and Bellingham Royal Family Kids. Please share your thoughts and memories of Denny at DennisDohner.muchloved.com
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By Oliver Lazenby If or when Mt. Baker eventually erupts, its effects won’t necessarily be constrained by international borders. To prepare for that awkward fact, the latest in a series of emergency response exercises focused on cross border communication in the event of a natural disaster on the active volcano. The exercise on November 15 and 16 allowed agencies on both sides of the border to test equipment and procedures for communicating in the event of a lahar or volcanic debris flow crossing into Canada after an eruption. The exercise was led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate and the Defense Research and Development Canada Center for Security Science. “It went very well,” said John Gargett, deputy director of emergency management with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, which was involved in the exercise. “Here in the sheriff’s office we were able to test our new com-
munications equipment, which did work as expected and that’s helping to augment our response capability,” he said. The exercise tested wireless communication capabilities and the ability to move resources and people across the border, among other things, according to a joint press release. The U.S. Geological Survey helped develop the emergency scenario to ensure that it would be realistic. In the scenario, the Sherman Crater wall near Mt. Baker’s summit collapses after an eruption, sending a lahar down valley that causes extensive damage in both Washington and B.C. Debris flowing from Mt. Baker would most likely put communities along the Nooksack, Baker and Skagit rivers in danger, but it’s possible that a large lahar in the Nooksack River valley could cross a divide near Everson and reach the Sumas River, according to Natural Resources Canada. The Sumas River flows into the Chilliwack River at Barrowtown, B.C., which then flows into the Fraser River and reaches the Salish Sea at Richmond, B.C., part of
the Metro Vancouver area. The exercise was the fifth in a series called Canada-United States Enhanced Resiliency Experiments (CAUSE), which began in 2011. The exercises focus on different aspects of disaster response. Past CAUSE exercises have emphasized the logistics of transporting patients across the border and the compatibility of techniques and equipment for responding to emergencies, among other things, Gargett said. “Whatcom County and the Lower Mainland are, by their geographic makeup, somewhat isolated compared to other border regions, so we have a common interest in supporting each other,” Gargett said. “Since 2011 when the experiments began we have made a very concerted effort to make sure we are working together and jointly with Canadian agencies.” Other agencies involved with last week’s exercise include the cities of Abbotsford, and Langley, B.C., Canada Border Services Agency, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports November 11, 5:26 p.m.: Alarm audible on Portal Way. November 11, 6:18 p.m.: Warrant served on Second Street. November 11, 9:02 p.m.: Senile subject on Harborview Road. November 11, 9:08 p.m.: Warrant served on Second Street. November 12, 1:31 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Harborview Road. November 12, 2:46 a.m.: Overdose on Alderson Road. November 12, 4:24 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Jackson Road. November 12, 6:20 a.m.: Vandalism on Harborview Road. November 12, 7:00 a.m.: 911 hang up on Allan Street. November 12, 2:22 p.m.: Hit and run cold call on Birch Bay Drive. November 12, 6:18 p.m.: Suspicious person on Petticote Lane. November 13, 4:53 a.m.: Alarm audible on Birch Point Road. November 13, 9:00 a.m.: Hit and run cold call on Alderson Road. November 13, 10:31 a.m.: Security check on California Trail. November 13, 12:20 p.m.: Theft cold call on Holeman Avenue.
November 13, 1:11 p.m.: Property found on Blaine Road. November 13, 2:00 p.m.: Parking problem on Birch Point Loop. November 13, 3:08 p.m.: Vehicle prowl cold call on H Street. November 13, 3:28 p.m.: Warrant served on Pacific Highway. November 13, 4:12 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Harborview Road. November 13, 6:36 p.m.: Shots on Hall Road. November 13, 9:21 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Blaine Road. November 13, 9:50 p.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay Drive. November 14, 7:44 a.m.: Hazard on Moonlight Way. November 14, 8:26 a.m.: Security check on Birch Bay Drive. November 14, 10:02 a.m.: Traffic stop on Loomis Trail Road. November 14, 12:54 p.m.: Mental on Harborview Road. November 14, 1:16 p.m.: Runaway cold call on Boundary Lane. November 14, 2:04 p.m.: Theft cold call on Harborview Road. November 14, 2:13 p.m.: Civil problem on Salish Road. November 14, 2:31 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Blaine Road.
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November 14, 3:32 p.m.: Papers served on Sunset Drive. November 14, 5:30 p.m.: Alarm audible on Morrison Avenue. November 15, 11:11 a.m.: Private impound on Harborview Road. November 15, 2:22 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle cold call on Gemini Street. November 15, 2:50 p.m.: Alarm audible on Birch Bay Square Street. November 15, 3:21 p.m.: Welfare check on Sunset Drive. November 15, 4:17 p.m.: Warrant served on Harborview Road. November 15, 4:17 p.m.: Forgery cold call on Kickerville Road. November 15, 5:57 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, non-blocking, non-injury on Birch Point Road. November 16. 2:10 a.m.: Warrant served on Second Street. November 16, 2:55 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Drive. November 16, 3:49 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident blocking on H Street Road. November 16, 8:14 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Birch Bay Drive. Report by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office
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Coming up Thanksgiving Dinner: Wednesday, November 23, 11 a.m.–4 p.m, Senior Center, 663 G Street. Sponsored by Sons of American Legion 86. Info: David, 360/739-1671. Bellewood Spirit Festival: November 24–26 and December 2,3, noon–2 p.m., Bellewood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Bellingham. Visit for a spirit tour and taste, Christmas trees shopping, craft mixology class, bonfire and more. Info: bellewoodfarms.com Scrooge the Musical: November 24–December 10, various times, Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front Street, Lynden. Tickets available online, during box office hours 1–3 p.m., Tuesday–Friday. Info: Theclaire.org or 360/354-4425. Deck the Old City Hall: Wednesday–Sunday, November 24–December 31, noon–5 p.m., Old City Hall, 121 Prospect Street. Decorated trees, pictures with Santa and more. Admission by donation. Info: Whatcommuseum.org. Bellingham Winter Farmers Market: Saturday, November 25, Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Avenue. Info: bellinghamfarmers.org. Boy Scout Wreath Fundraiser: Saturday, November 25, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., corner of Mitchell and H Street parking lot. There will be decorated and undecorated real wreaths for purchase. Cub Scout Tree Sale: Saturdays and Sundays, noon–4 p.m. beginning November 25. Five varieties of trees. Birch Bay Visitor Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Live Music By KODJ: Saturday, November 25, 7–10 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Info: 360/392-0955. Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn: Sunday, November 26, 3 p.m., The Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham. Grammy-winning picking partnership. Info: mountbakertheatre.com. Advances in Regenerative Cellular Medicine: Tuesday, November 28, 7–8 p.m., Mountainview Wellness Centre, 3566 King George Boulevard. Presentation on the latest research and advances in the field of regenerative orthopedic medicine. RSVP. Info: 604/538-8837 or office@mvwc.ca. Boys & Girls Club All County Breakfast: Tuesday, November 28, 7:30– 8:30 a.m., Bellingham Clubhouse Gym, 1715 Kentucky Street, Bellingham. Tickets $15. Info: whatcomclubs.org. Ladies’ Night Christmas Wreath Workshop: Wednesdayy, November 29, 5–7 pm, VW’s Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Create your own holiday wreaths, hot chocolate bar and fun surprises. Sign up at vwshomeandgarden.com. Atwood Ales Pairing Dinner: Wednesday, November 29, 6–9 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar, 277 G Street. Five-course dinner with beer pairing for each course. Tickets $50 available at The Vault Wine Bar. Info: 360/392-0955. Seniors Birthday Lunch: Thursday, November 30, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., senior center, 763 G Street. Join us to celebrate November birthdays with music and cake. Info: 360/332-8040. Holiday Port Festival: Friday, December 1, noon–8 p.m.; Saturday– Sunday, December 2–3, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Avenue. Gingerbread house contest, music and dance performances, santa clause. Free admission. Pacific Arts Market: First four weekends in December: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed December 24., Sunset Square, 1125 E. Sunset Drive, Bellingham. Jewelry, illustrations, knitting, soap, photography and more. Info: pacificartsmarket.com. Holiday Book Sale: Friday–Saturday, December 1–2, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Proceeds benefit Blaine Library improvements. Homemade Arts & Crafts Bazaar: Friday, December 1, 5–7 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Goff Building, 674 Peace Portal Drive. Local crafters and artisans showcase their holiday wares. Live music 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday. Info: blaineholidayharborlights.com. St. Anne’s Christmas Bazaar: Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 604 H Street. Holiday Harbor Lights Dash: Saturday, December 2, 3 p.m. Start at Blaine’s H Street Plaza and run/walk 1.5 miles through fun holiday-themed obstacles. Adults $10, kids $5 or family of 5 for $30. Holiday costumes encouraged. Free bowl of chili after the race. Registration: blaineholidayharborlights.com or by 2:30 p.m. day of race. Christmas Open House: Monday-Satuday, December 4–9, VWs Home & Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Goodie bags, kids craft table, daily specials, cookies, cider and coffee. Info: vwshomeandgarden.com. Upcycled Wrapping: Thursday, December 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street. Print a reusable wrapping cloth to take home and explore how to make gift wrapping unique. All materials provided. Jingle Bell Run: Saturday, December 9, Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Put on your antlers and run the festive race supporting the Arthritis Foundation. Info: jbr.org/Bellingham. Boys & Girls Club Bingo: Saturday, December 9, 5:30 p.m., Blaine Boys & Girls Club Clubhouse, 635 8th Street. Wear your best ugly sweater, enjoy a night of bingo and help the kids. 21+ event. Tickets $35 include dinner and six games of bingo. Info: whatcomclubs.org. Holiday Harbor Lights: Saturday, December 10, Blaine’s H Street Plaza. Tree Lighting and caroling at 4:30 p.m., Arrival and visit with Santa at 5 p.m. in Pizza Factory. Free horse and carriage rides 5–7 p.m., lighted boat display 6–7 p.m. at Blaine Harbor visitor dock. Info: blaineholidayharborlights.com.
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Whatcom Community College hosts preview day If you’re a high school junior or senior, representatives at Whatcom Community College invite you to stop by for a fall preview day between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1 at 237 W Kellogg Road. The free event offers guests a chance to hear a student panel as well as mock engineering, nursing, chemistry, communication, cyber-
security, and English classes led by Whatcom Community College instructors. Guests can learn about academic programs, on-campus services and activities and steps to enroll and pay. Lunch is provided for free and parents are encouraged to attend. Whatcom Community College serves an estimated 11,000 students each year and offers in-per-
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son and online classes. The college offers transfer and professional-technical degrees as well as basic education and job skills training. Registration is not required for the event, but it’s appreciated. To register, visit whatcom.edu/previewday. To learn more about Whatcom Community College, visit whatcom.edu.
s Approximately 5–10 gallons of hydraulic fluid leaked from a sunken commercial crabbing boat owned by Lummi Nation tribal members at the Blaine Harbor marina on November 17, said Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) communications manager Ty Keltner. With help from the Port of Blaine and the DOE, the boat owners were able to recover some of the spilled fluid and lift the boat out of the water to transport it for repair. “The weather conditions were definitely a factor,” said DOE spill responder Zach Gaston.
Van Wingerden enters busy Poinsettia-selling season
Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE)
Blaine man arrested on suspicion of rape By Oliver Lazenby
s November is a busy month for the folks at Van Wingerden Greenhouses, 8210 Portal Way. The business grows up to 175,000 Poinsettias each year, making it the largest producer in the county, said retail manager Jen Witman. Red, white, pink, white glitter, marble, ice crystal and cinnamon star varieties are sold in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10-inch sizes or in hanging baskets, she said.
Photo by Molly Ernst
A Blaine man was arrested on November 13 on allegations that he raped a 44-year-old Bellingham woman. Ruben Barrios Ibarro, 52, was booked into Whatcom County jail on suspicion of second-degree rape after an October 27 incident at a Birch Bay house. Ibarro arranged for the Bellingham woman to pick him up and take him to a friend’s house in Birch Bay where other people were hanging out, according to a statement from Whatcom County undersheriff Jeff Parks. After drinking a couple of alcoholic drinks given to her by Ibarro, the woman passed out. She
later woke up in a bedroom to find Ibarro having sex with her, she told detectives. She became ill and said she wanted to go home. She did not remember some details but said she did not give consent and did not intend to have relations with the suspect, according to the statement from the sheriff’s office. She left the house and told her family she’d been raped. Detectives contacted her at a hospital, where she was undergoing a sexual assault examination, and developed probable cause for a degree rape charge. Ibarra was released on bail on November 15. A trial is scheduled for January 29, according to court documents.
All-conference teams chosen Three Blaine fall athletes have been selected to 2A Northwest Conference all-conference teams. For volleyball, senior Camryn Vosloh was named to the all-conference first team and senior Josie Deming made the second team.
Burlington-Edison senior Afton Field was named the conference player of the year. In soccer, sophomore Maya Ball made the all-conference second team. All-conference athletes are nominated to teams by their coaches.
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