Drayton Harbor Maritime director Richard Sturgill, c., shows architect Sean Hegstad, l, and structural engineer Damon Van Den Top, r, the Blaine train depot.
Photo by Jack Kintner

Custer man dies in Church Mountain avalanche An avalanche swept down on a party of five snowmobilers cruising through 5,300-foot Excelsior Pass near Church Mountain at 1 p.m. New Years day, killing two and injuring one of the riders.

Engineers say Blaine’s train depot fit for relocation Drayton Harbor Maritime (DHM) had the century old Blaine railroad depot surveyed by an architect and a structural engineer last week to see if it can be safely moved to make way for a third track that Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) plans to add alongside the mainline through Blaine.

2007 Year In Review May, June, July and August

INSIDE

Number one! Jacob Humphrey displays his first place awards for the WF West High School Bearcat Invitational in his division.

Not Forgotten Jern’s Funeral Chapel dedicated their evening of remembrance to car-crash victim Yvonne Schaff on December 19.

Do the math...
A community forum scheduled for Monday will show why math is more important than ever.

Take a hike!
Whatcom County Parks & Recreation offers a variety of ways to get outdoors – even in January.

Briefs
• Meeting to discuss border security
• Arts council schedules third in Middle Eastern film series
• Forum discusses immigration reform
• Day trips offer outdoor opportunities for all seasons

Young at Heart
News from the Blaine Senior Center

2007 in Review
• Best of the Police Reports

January Meeting