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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.

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.

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. 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.

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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 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 51. Assault with a knife 55. Holiday text message greeting

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tides

May 14 – 20 at Blaine. Not for navigation.

49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W

DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT

Fr 14 2:03 am 6.6 6:09 am 7.9

1:46 pm -0.8 9:38 pm 9.2 Sa 15 2:51 am 6.9 6:25 am 7.7

2:20 pm -0.7 10:26 pm 9.2 Su 16 3:49 am 7.1 6:37 am 7.4

2:58 pm -0.6 11:14 pm 9.2 Mo 17 5:03 am 7.0 6:49 am 7.1

3:40 pm -0.3 Tu 18 12:02 am 9.2 4:27 pm 0.1 We 1912:45 am 9.2 5:20 pm 0.7 Th 20 1:22 am 9.2 8:19 am 5.1

11:27 am 5.5 6:18 pm 1.4

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.

Coming up

Please wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.

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.

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. “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. 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.

Ongoing:

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.

Covid-19...

From page 2 Covid vaccine prevents people from getting the severe form of the disease.”

To help more people get vaccinated, the community vaccine center at Bellingham Technical College is now accepting walkins, although appointments are still recommended. The clinic, at 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, is open Tuesday and Thursday evenings and during the day Saturday. For more information, visit vaccinatewhatcom.org.

According to the health department, other vaccine providers in Whatcom County offering walk-ins include PeaceHealth, Costco, Haggen on 12th Street in Bellingham, Haggen in Ferndale, Haggen on Meridian, Haggen on Woburn Street in Bellingham, Safeway in Bellingham and Walgreens locations.

Whatcom County has had a total of 8,522 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 333 probable cases (8,855 total cases), according to May 10 Washington State Department of Health (DOH) data. Two people died from Covid-19 in the past week, which brought the county’s death toll to 93. The percent of deaths per total confirmed cases is 1.1 percent.

The Blaine school district decreased in Covid-19 case rates, along with Ferndale, Bellingham and Mount Baker. Blaine school district decreased from 296 cases per 100,000 people last week to 188 cases per 100,000. The school district had 14 confirmed Covid-19 cases since last week. Lynden, Meridian and Nooksack Valley school districts increased in case rates.

The county should receive at least 1,870 first doses of vaccine this week, although this number is not final and is likely to increase. Last week, Whatcom County received 10,890 first doses.

About 35.7 percent of county residents are fully vaccinated and 47 percent have received at least one vaccine dose, according to the department. The department reports 81,411 county residents are fully vaccinated and 107,130 residents have received their first shot.

Statewide, 5,960,719 vaccine doses have been administered. About 34.2 percent of people in Washington are fully vaccinated and 45.6 percent have received one dose.

Washington state has had 384,929 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic and 32,001 probable cases (probable cases come from an antigen test). In all, 5,593 people in Washington with the virus have died as of May 10 and 22,954 have been hospitalized.

For more Whatcom County information, visit whatcomcounty. us/covidvaccine, whatcomcounty.us/coviddata and vaccinatewhatcom.org. State information is available at bit.ly/3r2URJj. Vaccine locations can be found at bit. ly/3nZiMqr. For CDC data, visit bit.ly/39Kt4qh.

Road Rules ...

From page 13 goes, if you buy a new seatbelt, the manufacturer is required to include “an instruction sheet providing sufficient information for installing the assembly in a motor vehicle.” You should be able to take a look at the instructions and decide if you have the tools and skills to take on the project.

With used seatbelts you’re kind of on your own. If you’re a handy person that fixes most of your own stuff, you can probably handle it.

If you call a contractor to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors, you should call a pro for this, too. On most cars, installation isn’t too complicated, but it’s critical that it’s done right.

Doug Dahl is a manager with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Region 11 and publishes TheWiseDrive.com.

Free legal advice in partnership with WCLS

s Blaine Library. File photo

Law Advocates, an organization that provides legal help for low-income county residents, is offering free civil law help in collaboration with the Whatcom County Library System.

Technology and private rooms for virtual consultations is available at the Deming, Ferndale, Lynden and South Whatcom libraries from 1 to 4 p.m. during alternating Saturdays. People can also attend appointments from their homes.

Civil law encompasses things such as lawsuits, contract breaches, property damage, medical malpractice, fraud and divorce filings. Law Advocates has also offered free clinics through Bellingham Public Library and Whatcom Community College.

To schedule an appointment, contact Melinda Jackson by calling 360/671-6079, ext. 16 or emailing her at melindaj@lawadvocates.org.

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The C Shop ...

From page 1 combination of cornstarch and brown sugar. When shopping at the store, it’s easy to tell which chocolates are C Shop originals because they have yellow labels, while those made by other chocolatiers have a white label.

The shop is no longer making pizza or sandwiches, and currently doesn’t have espresso. Along with chocolates and cinnamon rolls, they have other bakery items, popcorn, snow cones and ice cream.

Patrick briefly popped into the shop to see reopening day. “Keith has done an amazing job getting this place reopened,” he said.

“It wasn’t just me. I couldn’t have done it without them,” Keith said gesturing to his employees behind the counter, busy helping customers.”

s The C Shop reopened May 7 after more than a year of being closed due to the pandemic. The parking lot was full Friday afternoon with customers enjoying their sweets outside in the sun. Photos by Ian Haupt

s A young customer eyes buttery popcorn at The C Shop on May 7. In addition to choco-

lates, the shop also has popcorn, snow cones, ice cream and bakery items available.

s The chocolate case on reopening day. The C Shop originals have yellow labels, while

those made by other chocolatiers have a white label.