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The Northern Light • January 14 - 20, 2021
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Police Reports December 26, 4:00 p.m.: Blaine police contacted a woman who wanted to report that a man had security cameras inside of his apartment, which were pointing towards the parking lot. When confronted about the cameras, the man was rude to the woman. The police officer explained that it was not a crime to have cameras on his own property and it was not a crime to be rude. The woman hung up on the officer. December 26, 7:25 p.m.: Blaine officers responded to a physical assault where the girlfriend assaulted her boyfriend. When the officers arrived the victim had already left the scene. A witness saw the suspect physically assault her boyfriend. The suspect also made threats to stab the witness. The officers went and tried to detain the suspect, but she actively resisted. The officers arrested the suspect for assault 4th degree DV, harassment, and resisting arrest. The suspect was transported to the Whatcom County Jail. December 26, 9:59 p.m.: Officers responded to a shoplifting complaint. Officers found the suspects, but the store declined
to press charges. The suspects were given trespass warnings and released. December 27, 6:54 p.m.: A Blaine police officer documented some graffiti on a shed believed to be associated with the Boys and Girls Club. It is unknown how long the graffiti has been on the shed and a day shift officer will follow up with the club for more information. The graffiti was later determined to be very old, likely from 2018. December 30, 10:24 p.m.: Blaine officers responded to a welfare check of a juvenile female walking barefoot in the rain. The juvenile was locked out of her house by her step-father for punishment. The juvenile’s mom came and picked her up. The officer spoke to the step-father. Charges for reckless endangerment will be forwarded to the prosecutor for review. December 31, 8:45 p.m.: Blaine officers responded to a party because someone had their car blocked in. The driver was reported to be intoxicated. The driver got his vehicle out and drove off before the police arrived. When
the police approached the house, they did not hear any loud music or people. The officers contacted the resident and saw two other guys in the house. The officer determined there was no party, just a small gathering of people to celebrate the New Year. The police circulated to find the intoxicated driver, but could not locate him. January 7, 12:11 p.m.: Blaine Police Department officers were flagged down by a concerned citizen who found a cell phone at Semiahmoo Park. Officers took custody of the phone and brought it to the station. The phone has been left with support staff who have been requested to use social media platforms to possibly find the owner. January 7, 3:24 p.m.: Blaine Police Department were dispatched to an individual who was having a behavioral crisis. Officers arrived on scene and requested Aid to respond as well. Aid arrived and transported the individual to the St. Joseph’s Hospital for an involuntary commitment. Report by Blaine Police Department.
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Please wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Native Plant Sale: Now through March 1. Order online at whatcomcd. org/plant-sale. Pre-scheduled drive through pick up March 13 and 14 at the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, 3057 E Bakerview Road, Bellingham. Sponsored by the Whatcom Conservation District. New Relics Art Exhibit: Tuesday–Saturday, January 8–30, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Allied Arts of Whatcom County, 1418 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. New Relics presents works created in our modern era but with a nod to traditional themes and techniques featuring work from Richard Bulman, Nikole Dixon and Jessica Molnar. Info: alliedarts.org. Ongoing: 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. Closed in-branch visits. 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.
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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
January 15-21 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W DATE
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Fr 15 12:22 am -1.98 8:02 am 10.56
1:35 pm 6.60 5:43 pm 8.19
Sa 16 1:02 am -1.17 8:38 am 10.33
2:27 pm 6.02 6:35 pm 7.52
Su 17 1:40 am -0.13 9:10 am 10.06
3:21 pm 5.38 7:33 pm 6.83
Mo 18 2:16 am 1.07 9:40 am 9.77
4:13 pm 4.68 8:41 pm 6.21
Tu 19 2:52 am 2.35 10:08 am 9.49
ACROSS 1. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 5. 2014 Winter Olympics host 10. Soft fabric 12. Covered in flowers 14. Works at a college or university 16. Keeps us cool 18. Corpuscle count (abbr.) 19. Similar 20. Birthplace of Muhammad 22. They __ 23. Preamble to a book 25. Southern China people 26. Hair product 27. The woman 28. Partner to cheese 30. One point north of due east 31. Round Dutch cheese 33. Be in awe of 35. Christmas song 37. Emits coherent radiation 38. Something that is comparable to another 40. Monetary unit 41. The cutting part of a drill 42. Resinlike substance secreted by
certain insects 44. Touch lightly 45. Toyota SUV 48. __ and Andy, TV show 50. Made less dangerous 52. Assets under management (abbr.) 53. Nostrils 55. Moved quickly 56. Thai isthmus 57. TV personality Roker 58. Honors anew 63. Rags 65. One who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others 66. Marketplaces 67. Dark brown or black DOWN 1. Nowhere to be found (abbr.) 2. Not new 3. Brew 4. Stain with mud 5. Chief or leader 6. Luke Skywalker’s mentor __-Wan 7. Type of sauce 8. Sharpens 9. Priestess loved by Zeus 10. Jean Henri __, French entomologist 11. Regulates supply of fuel
13. Disturbing and horrifying 15. Equal (prefix) 17. Hosts film festival 18. Tattered piece of clothing 21. Rich desserts 23. Unique motor (abbr.) 24. Disfigure 27. Chemical substance 29. Slang for famous person 32. Department of Labor 34. The A-team rode around in one 35. Beach cabin 36. Living things 39. Gun (slang) 40. Disconsolate 43. Stroke gently 44. Actress Richards 46. “Cletus Hogg” actor 47. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 49. Brazilian mountain range 51. Upset 54. One with supernatural insight 59. Insecticide 60. Taxi 61. “Much __ about nothing” 62. Cannister 64. Popular clothing retailer ANSWERS: THENORTHERNLIGHT.COM
5:03 pm 3.93 10:07 pm 5.81
We 20 3:28 am 3.66 10:32 am 9.24
5:53 pm 3.16 11:53 pm 5.83
Th 21 4:08 am 4.91 10:58 am 9.04
6:39 pm 2.37
Weather Precipitation: During the period of January 4 to 10, 1.49 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2021 year-to-date precipitation 2.71 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 56.1°F on January 6 with a low of 33.7°F on January 9. Average high was 46.6°F and average low was 40.4°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Sheriff’s Reports January 6, 1:04 a.m.: Domestic order violation in progress on Ramona Lane and Delta Line Road, Custer. January 6, 3:00 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on Birch Bay Road. January 6, 3:12 a.m.: Welfare check in progress on Behme Road. January 6, 4:43 a.m.: Noise in progress on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. January 6, 3:56 p.m.: Hit and run in progress on Birch Bay Drive. A suspect was arrested. January 7, 11:07 a.m.: Mental in progress on Surf Place. January 7, 1:05 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Clamdigger Drive. January 7, 1:43 p.m.: Security check cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. January 7, 2:48 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Blaine Road. January 7, 3:07 p.m.: Hit and run cold call on Sunburst Drive. January 7, 3:23 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Sunburst Drive. January 7, 10:50 p.m.: Alarm audible in progress on Birch Bay Square Street. January 7, 10:55 p.m.: Domestic verbal in progress on Halibut Drive. January 8, 7:45 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Knorr Court. January 8, 3:30 p.m.: Assist citizen in progress on Sunburst Drive. January 8, 4:33 p.m.: Fireworks in progress on Terril Drive. January 8, 4:33 p.m.: Fireworks in progress on Morrison Avenue. January 8, 6:47 p.m.: Welfare check in progress on Main Street, Custer. January 8, 8:28 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. January 9, 1:39 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on Anderson Road. January 9, 2:26 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on Fir Way. January 9, 11:35 a.m.: Littering cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. January 9, 1:41 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Harborview Road. January 9, 6:47 p.m.: Traffic hazard in progress on Birch Bay Drive and Jackson Road. January 10, 12:05 a.m.: Disorderly conduct in progress on Halibut and Clamdigger drives. January 10, 12:23 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Fir Street. January 10, 3:09 p.m.: Mental in progress on Iverson Lane, Custer. January 10, 5:07 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 10, 6:04 p.m.: Fight cold call on Birch Bay Square Street. January 10, 6:26 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 10, 7:25 p.m.: Custodial interference cold call on Starfish Lane. January 11, 4:16 a.m.: Domestic verbal in progress on James Tree Lane. January 11, 9:19 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Loomis Trail Road, Custer.
