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The Northern Light • May 13 - 19, 2021
Sheriff’s Reports May 2, 4:16 a.m.: Mental on H Street. May 2, 9:44 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Alderson Road. May 2, 6:32 a.m.: Forgery on Haida Way. May 2, 5:14 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street. May 2, 5:51 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Alderson and Blaine roads. Driver arrested. May 2, 7:55 p.m.: Parking problem on Frances Lane. May 2, 8:36 p.m.: Welfare check on Custer School Road, Custer. May 3, 10:01 a.m.: Theft cold call on Comox Road. May 3, 1:22 p.m.: Burglary on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 3, 1:29 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Haynie Road, Custer. May 3, 2:44 p.m.: Traffic hazard Grandview and Point Whitehorn roads. May 3, 10:16 p.m.: Civil problem on Pine Tree Lane. May 4, 2:49 p.m.: Traffic stop Loomis Trail Road. May 4, 3:23 p.m.: Rape on Arnie Road. May 4, 7:11 p.m.: Mental on Surf Place. May 5, 12:34 a.m.: Juvenile problem on Birch Bay Drive. May 5, 11:32 a.m.: Civil problem on Highland Drive. May 5, 3:03 p.m.: Domestic physical on Leeside Drive. May 5, 5:57 p.m.: Burglary on
Anderson Road. May 5, 10:45 p.m.: Fight on California Trail. May 6, 7:53 a.m.: Traffic stop on Valley View Road, Custer. Driver arrest for driving while license suspended. May 6, 10:30 a.m.: Harassment on Seavue Road. May 6, 5:41 p.m.: Domestic physical on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Suspect arrested. May 6, 11:14 p.m.: Vandalism on Jackson Road. May 7, 6:23 a.m.: Theft on Creasey Road, Custer.
Blaine Police Reports
April 30, 12:13 a.m.: Missing person on H Street. April 30, 10:54 a.m.: Traffic and trespass complaint on Peace Portal Drive. May 1, 12:31 a.m.: Assist North Whatcom Fire and Rescue on Martin Street. May 1, 7:23 p.m.: Juvenile runaway/problem on H Street. May 1, 9:15 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on 15th Street. May 1, 11:16 p.m.: Damage to property on 15th Street. May 2, 8:30 a.m.: Driver arrested on a suspended license on Bell Road. May 2, 12:38 p.m.: Trespass issued on Boblett Street. May 2, 4:07 p.m.: Driving while license suspended on Marine Drive.
Crossword ACROSS 1. Partner to “flows” 5. French industrial city 9. Diagrams 11. Diplomat 13. Hires 15. Hawaiian island 16. Set aflame 17. Very happy 19. Blue dye 21. Small terrier with short legs 22. One thousand cubic feet (abbr.) 23. Northern pike genus 25. Expression of annoyance 26. Female deer 27. Casella and Kellerman are two 29. Actor’s lines to audience 31. Days (Spanish) 33. Close a person’s eyes 34 Cloaked 36. Comedic actor Rogen 38. It’s all around us 39. Neutralizes alkalis
May 7, 7:45 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Helweg Lane. May 7, 12:51 p.m.: Civil standby on Golf Course Drive. May 7, 1:26 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Fawn Crescent Road. May 7, 4:08 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Custer School Road, Custer. May 8, 5 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Treevue Road. May 8, 5:36 p.m.: Hit and run on Portal Way. May 8, 9:02 p.m.: Traffic stop on Kickerville Road.
41. Native people of New Mexico 43. No seats available 44. Famed “Air Music” composer 46. Fit of irritation 48. Psychic phenomena 52. Knicks’ first-rounder Toppin 53. Seed used in cooking 54. “WandaVision” actress Hahn 56. Samples food 57. In a lucid way 58. Stair part 59. Adieus DOWN 1. Type of moth 2. A Christian sacrament 3. It lends books to Bostonians (abbr.) 4. Turn away 5. Impersonal 6. Shortly 7. Indigenous Alaskans 8. Subtle difference of meaning
9. Sicilian city 10. Put in harmony 11. Administrative divisions 12. As happily 14. Horse mackerel 15. Muddy or boggy ground 18. Monetary unit of Italy 20. Construction site machine 24. 22 26. Tracts at the mouths of rivers 28. Earnings 30. Insect repellent 32. Runner-up 34. Musician 35. Serious or urgent 37. Esteemed one 38. Where rockers play 40. Work furniture 42. Greek prophetesses 43. Quantitative fact 45. Missing soldiers 47. Minute 49. This (Spanish) 50. Maintain possession of
May 3, 9:58 a.m.: Vandalism on Harrison Avenue. May 3, 2:04 p.m.: Death investigation on Jerome Street. May 3, 4:41 p.m.: Welfare check on E Street. May 3, 9:27 p.m.: Counterfeit report on Clyde Street. May 4, 3:43 p.m.: Vehicle theft recovery on D Street. May 6, 9:55 a.m.: Shoplifting on H Street. May 6, 1:03 p.m.: Civil matter on Kingsley Avenue. May 7, 8:30 a.m.: Unattended death on E Street. May 7, 2 p.m.: Suspicious person on G Street. May 7, 5:30 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Peace Portal Drive.
51. Assault with a knife 55. Holiday text message greeting
“The Persistence of Light” Virtual Author Presentation: Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m. Join John Hoyte as he recounts his uncommon life adventures - his childhood in China, time in a Japanese prison camp in WWII, leading a British expedition over the Alps with an elephant, and being an entrepreneur and inventor in Silicon Valley. Info and registration at wcls.org. Hosted by the Whatcom County Library System. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, May 20, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: Music. Info: thevaultwine.com. Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 21, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: The Unknowns. Info: thevaultwine.com. Community Visioning Summit: Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. via Zoom. The Chuckanut Health Foundation will host an interactive summit for community members wishing to participate in the work of establishing a countywide Racial Equity Commission. See pg. 6. Friends of Birch Bay Library Family Trivia Night: Saturday, May 22, 5:30 p.m. Virtual eerie trivia cut from books, theater and the small screen. Door prizes for best costume and terrifying team name. Cost: $25. Register at wcls.libcal.com/event/7716894. Fundraiser for the Birch Bay Library building project. Audubon at the Museum: Sunday, May 23, 1–3 p.m., Old City Hall, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham. A volunteer with the North Cascades Audubon Society will answer question about migration, conservation, birds in peril and the importance of studying bird specimens today. Info: whatcommuseum.org. Red Road to DC Totem Pole Journey Visit and Blessing: Tuesday, May 24, 3–6 p.m., Port of Bellingham, Granary Avenue, Bellingham. Created by Lummi Nation House of Tears Carvers, a totem pole will be on display plus local speakers, musicians, artisans, and a blessing by interfaith representatives. Info: redroadtodc.org. Bird Migration Vagrancy in Washington: Tuesday, May 25, 7–8:30 p.m. Virtual meeting with Matt Bartels, current secretary of Washington Bird Records Committee discusses the processes of the main methods that lead to vagrancy and how that applies to Washington rarities and brings these unusual birds to our state. Info and registration: whatcommuseum.org.
Ongoing:
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6:09 am 7.9
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Sa 15 2:51 am 6.9
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2:20 pm -0.7 10:26 pm 9.2
Su 16 3:49 am 7.1
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2:58 pm -0.6 11:14 pm 9.2
Mo 17 5:03 am 7.0
Live Music at The Vault: Friday, May 14, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring: JP Falcon. Info: thevaultwine.com.
May 14 – 20 at Blaine. Not for navigation.
Fr 14 2:03 am 6.6
Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, May 13, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General knowledge. Info: thevaultwine.com.
Tides 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
Please wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.
Seeds of Culture: The Portraits and Stories of Native American Women: Thursday, June 3, 7 p.m., Mt. Baker Theater, 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham. Melding powerful storytelling with video, photography and song, Matika Wilbur, expands on her experiences photographing Native American women from across the hundreds of sovereign nations she visited over nearly a decade. Free. Registration: mountbakertheatre.com/ online/article/seedsofculture. Sponsored by Whatcom Museum.
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Coming up
6:49 am 7.1
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Tu 18 12:02 am 9.2
4:27 pm 0.1
We 19 12:45 am 9.2
5:20 pm 0.7
Th 20 1:22 am 9.2
8:19 am 5.1
6:18 pm 1.4
11:27 am 5.5
Weather
Precipitation: During the period of May 3 – 9, 0.1 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2021 yearto-date precipitation is 12.1 inches.
Temperature: High for the past week was 70°F on May 6 with a low of 43°F on May 5. Average high was 57°F and average low was 52°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Boys & Girls Club After School Care: Monday–Thursday until 5 p.m. Serving students in grades 1–6 at Blaine schools. Registration required weekly. Info: parentportal.whatcomclubs.org or contact the Club at 360/332-3008. 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 Distribution Program: Fridays 3:30–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Registration required at thebridgehope.com or call 360/366-8763. Volunteers welcome. The Bridge Clothing Bank Boutique: Open Wednesdays 3–5 p.m. and Fridays 12–5 p.m., The Bridge Community Hope Center, 4815 Alderson Road. Donations by appointment, call 360/366-8763. Blaine’s Market by the Sea: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., G Street Plaza. Featuring high quality arts and crafts vendors selling handcrafted merchandise. Info: info@blainechamber.com. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meetings: Third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Meeting ID on birchbaychamber.com. Blaine Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meetings: First Wednesday, noon. Meeting ID on blainechamber.com. Blaine Library: 610 3rd Street. Open to in-branch visits, Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Curbside holds and pick up, Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Info 360/305-3637. Blaine Friends of the Library Bookstore is now open during in-branch open hours. Also, some of their inventory is now available on the online Friends of the Library Bookstore at wcls.org/friendsbooks. Meals on Wheels: Thursdays 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up one hot and six frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal or whatever is affordable. First come, first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040. Toastmasters Virtual Meetings: Tuesdays 6:30–7:45 p.m. Entertaining and educational. Have fun speaking, learn to overcome fears. Info: Call Pete 360/933-1671 or email him at pcorcorran@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Movie Nights: Fridays, 8:15 p.m., Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Playing family friendly movies. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch the movie on the big screen. Free popcorn. Masks and social distancing required. Info: bbbparkandrec.org.
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