Blaine school official Deb Cummings was one of four county delegates to attend the Democratic National Convention.
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Kremen: No cuts requested for sheriff’s office budget Birch Bay residents worried about possible Whatcom County Sheriff’s office staff cutbacks as a result of a countywide budget crisis can rest assured. Blaine school board member Pebble Griffin resigns Local educator Pebble Griffin, 71, resigned last month after serving on the Blaine school board for 11 years, capping a 37-year career in public education. Peace Arch dedication day Saturday The U.S./Canada Peace Anniversary Association will welcome the Peace Arch founder Samuel Hill as part of their annual Peace Arch Dedication Days re-enactment ceremony at Peace Arch Park. INSIDE

Art Walk... Blaine artist Donna Lee-Elke will be featured in Bellingham’s Art Walk Friday.

In season! Blaine Borderites gear up for another competitive year. Photo by Jack Kintner

Home Improvement
Autumn’s cool winds serve as a reminder to home owners to get insulated.

Get out and play!
It’s not too late! For a round-up of recent NW Parks and Recreation events.

Briefs
• Blaine artist featured in Bellingham show
• Birch Bay artist featured in pottery show
• Blaine school board schedules special meetings
• Public comment sought on Homestar NW development}
• Blaine grad earns scholarship
• Jo Sewright to celebrate 90th
• Quilt show features best of county

Seattle BMX rider takes bronze at Olympics
Seattle pro mountain biker Jill Kintner, niece of The Northern Light reporter and photographer Jack Kintner, won a bronze medal on the tough and competitive BMX bicycle course as last month’s Beijing Olympics.

September Meetings

The drum beats for everyone
Since 9/11, there have been many changes in this country, not the least of which has been severe undercutting of funds desperately needed to protect and restore our rivers, marine waters and the many habitats that sustain fish, wildlife and our own future well-being.

2008 Borderite Fall Sports Schedules