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The Northern Light • November 12 - 18, 2020
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Police Reports October 31, 12:46 p.m.: Officers responded to a suspicious circumstance of someone hearing rocks land on their roof. Officers checked the area and did not locate anyone in the area. October 31, 2:29 p.m.: An officer stopped a vehicle after recognizing the driver as having felony probable cause out of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested. A search of the driver’s person revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance, unidentified pills, possession of an unlawful weapon and drug paraphernalia. The Blaine resident was booked into the Whatcom County Jail on several charges. October 31, 4:55 p.m.: A local storage facility called the Blaine Police to report people using drugs on the property. Officers arrived and determined the suspects had been smoking marijuana. The smoker was of legal age and was given a verbal warning. October 31, 9:01 p.m.: Officers responded to a shots complaint. It was determined to be fireworks in Canada. November 1, 12:00 p.m.: A woman called the police to report an incident that occurred the other day while she was walking her dog. A neighbor sped up to her and stopped abruptly. The man then got out of his truck and started yelling at the woman. Based upon the
woman’s description of events, no crime is believed to have occurred. The officer suggested the woman pursue a protection order against the man. November 1, 1:25 p.m.: A person reported someone ran into his boat while it was parked unattended in the Blaine Marina. A police officer arrived and located the driver of the other boat who was not aware he struck another boat while turning around in the marina. The police officer investigated the collision and took down both owners information for a boat collision report. The police cleared with no further incident. November 2, 9:40 a.m.: A person reported an unknown man came out of a wooded area and walked up to her to give her a pie. The man proceeded to follow her towards her house until the husband came out. The unknown man quickly left the area. The US Border Patrol found the person and stayed with him until the police arrived. A police officer arrived and contacted the male subject and identified him. The police determined no crime was committed, but ask the person to not return. The person packed up his campsite, and later requested a courtesy ride to the mission. November 2, 1:00 p.m.: A business called police to report being the victim of a fraudulent shipping transaction. The business was hired by another transportation compa-
ny to drive a shipment of produce from Bakersfield, CA to Shelbyville, IN. An officer spoke to the local business representative and advised him of the civil nature of the call and what action would need to be taken from this point. November 2, 6:15 p.m.: Blaine Police responded to the 900 block of Ruby Street for a report of stalking. Officers later arrested and booked a suspect. November 3, 2:48 p.m.: A business reported a person came into their business bothering customers by touching them and asking for a ride. The business requested the person be trespassed from the business. The police located the subject and issued him a notice of trespass. The person signed the notice and said he would not return. The police advised the person if he did return he could be arrested for trespassing. The person left the area without incident and with a copy of the trespass notice. November 3, 3:11 p.m.: A woman called the police to report her property was taken while she was away on vacation. The woman confronted her neighbor who admitted to taking the property. She did not want charges pressed against the suspect, only to have her property returned and the suspect trespassed from her property.
Report by Blaine Police Department.
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Tides November 13-19 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 13 3:46 am 8.1
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9:40 am 10.5
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Weather Precipitation: During the period of November 2 to November 8, no precipitation was recorded. The 2020 year-to-date precipitation is 31 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 64°F on November 4 with a low of 29°F on November 8. Average high was 57°F and average low was 41°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Please wear masks and follow physical distancing guidelines.
Holiday Gift Assistance: Families living in the Blaine School District who have limited financial resources can now register for the Community Assistance Program’s Community Toy Store. For more info and to register, visit blainecap.org or call 360-820-6631. Registration deadline is November 29. Community Toy Store Gift Drive: Through Friday, December 4. Collecting brand new toys for kids and $25 gift cards for teens. Drop off at the Blaine Starbucks, Pacific Building Center, and The Bridge Community Hope Center in Birch Bay or order online through our Amazon and Launching Success Learning Store wish lists. Monetary donations also accepted at Banner Bank in Blaine. For more info, visit blainecap.org. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Dance/Cheer Mini-Camp: Thursdays, November 12–December 17, Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Kids 6–8 years old build skills and confidence in this combo dance/cheer class. $10 plus optional $15 costume. Info and registration: bbbparkandrec.org. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, November 12, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Info: thevaultwine.com. Thanksgiving Wine Tasting: Friday, November 13, 5–8 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Josh Silverman of Grape Expectations showcases wines for your Thanksgiving menu. Reservations call 360/3920955. Pop-Up Bake Sale: Saturday, November 14 2–4 p.m., Home Farm 8020 Kickerville Road. Scones, scones and more scones. Info: homefarm.farm. Third Sunday Breakfast: Sunday, November 15, 9 a.m.–noon, American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive. Serving eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, ham or sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Adults $7, kids 6 and under $3. Open to the public. All proceeds support the American Legion and our veterans. Masks and social distancing required. Info: 360/371-7311. Holiday Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, November 19, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Info: thevaultwine.com. Thanksgiving Baskets: Tuesday, November 24. Free, ready-to-cook turkey dinners available for pick-up for families in Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer who are experiencing financial difficulty. Pre-registration required by November 13. Info and registration visit the Thanksgiving Basket page on blainecap.org or call 360/383-8444. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Ongoing: Blaine’s Holiday Market By The Sea: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sundays 12–4 p.m. inside 648 Peace Portal Drive. Local crafts, art, décor and goodies. Info: blainechamber.com. 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. Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meetings: Third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Meeting ID on birchbaychamber.com. Coffee With The Contractor Virtual Meetings: Fourth Thursdays, 8 a.m. Learn the progress of the Birch Bay berm project with members of Granite Construction, Whatcom County Public Works and the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. 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 by appointment, Monday–Saturday 1–5 p.m. Call for an appointment. Curbside holds and pick up, Monday– Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Info 360/305-3637. Meals on Wheels & More: Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Adults 60+ pick up one fresh and six frozen meals. Suggested donation $5 per meal. First come first serve basis. Info: 360/332-8040. Toastmasters Virtual Meetings: Tuesdays 6:30–7:45 p.m. Info: 360/9331671. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.
Sheriff’s Reports
November 8, 12:49 a.m.: Silent alarm on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 8, 9:31 a.m.: Audible alarm on Birch Bay Square Street. November 8, 12:27 p.m.: Hit and run cold call on Sole Drive. November 8, 2:27 p.m.: Audible alarm on Bay Road. November 8, 5:41 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Portal Way and Loomis Trail Road. November 8, 7:49 p.m.: Audible alarm on Birch Point Road. November 8, 8:22 p.m.: Watch for on Birch Bay-Lynden and Blaine roads. November 9, 9:04 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Anderson Road. November 9, 9:18 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Giles Road. November 9, 9:37 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Anderson Road. November 9, 10:19 a.m.: Serve warrant on A Street. November 9, 10:58 a.m.: Assist citizen on Harborview Road. November 9, 11:29 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Sunburst Drive. November 9, 12:01 p.m.: Assist citizen on Stein Road, Custer. November 9, 12:37 p.m.: Trouble with guest cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 9, 1:36 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Starfish Lane. November 9, 2:43 p.m.: Extra patrol on Kickerville Road. November 9, 3:56 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Loomis Trail Road, Custer. November 9, 3:59 p.m.: Mental on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. November 9, 4:20 p.m.: Suspicious person on Terrace Avenue. November 9, 5:32 p.m.: Audible alarm on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. November 9, 7:50 p.m.: Welfare check on Tracy Place. November 9, 10:04 p.m.: Domestic physical cold call on Maple Crest Avenue. Reports provided by WSCO
