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The Northern Light • January 21 - 27, 2021
Police Reports January 9, 12:15 p.m.: A Blaine resident contacted police to report he had been threatened while retrieving his mail in the 1200 block of Garfield Avenue. The man was trying to tell a vehicle to slow down when he witnessed it speeding. The suspect slammed on the breaks exiting the car. The suspect rushed over to the man threatening to fight him and his teenage son. After a brief verbal altercation, the suspect fled off in his vehicle southbound. The investigation is ongoing. January 9, 6:26 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of someone yelling for help. Officers determined it was children playing. No further action was taken. January 9, 10:54 p.m.: While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle exit I-5 and drive through the stop sign at the intersection with Peace Portal Drive. The officer conducted a traffic stop and discovered the driver was driving with a suspended driver’s license. The individual was arrested, cited and released with a mandatory court date. January 10, 7:14 a.m.: While on routine patrol, an officer checked the US Post Office and
found a person inside who had previously been trespassed. The man had also been previously arrested within the week for the same violation. The officer arrested the man a second time, cited and released him with a subsequent court date. January 10, 10:06 a.m.: A police officer was on routine patrol when they stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The police officer determined the driver’s status in the state of Washington was suspended in the 3rd degree. The driver was arrested and given a criminal citation for driving while license suspended in the 3rd degree and then released. The driver had a licensed driver come and pick up the vehicle. January 10, 1:39 p.m.: An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding. The driver was found to be driving while their license was suspended. The driver was arrested, cited and released. The passenger was also arrested, cited and released for allowing an unauthorized person to drive their vehicle. They were both issued mandatory court hearings. January 10, 1:37 p.m.: An unknown person reported a person was in a residence in the city of
Blaine who had a warrant for his arrest. The police checked the residence and the person with the warrant answered the door. Police arrested the person for the warrant and transported him to Whatcom County Jail. January 11, 1:08 a.m.: An officer on patrol discovered damage to a business’s property. There are no suspects for the property damage. Police are waiting for an estimate from the business. January 11, 7:30 a.m.: An officer was dispatched to a collision in the 5600 block of Semiahmoo Parkway. A driver lost control and slid off the roadway into a bank of trees. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. The vehicle was towed and appears to be a total loss. January 11, 8:20 a.m.: A parent reported their child was accidentally left on a school bus after all the other kids were dropped off at school. The child was not injured during their time on the bus. The police investigated the incident and determined at this time no crime was committed. The incident is being handled by the school administration. Report by Blaine Police Department.
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Origins and Evolutions: Five Generations Exhibit: Beginning January 26, Tuesday–Thursdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and by appointment. A new exhibition featuring the art of four members of the Anderson/Syre family. Gallery Syre, 465 W. Stuart Road, Bellingham. Info: davidsyreart.com. Virtual Family Trivia Night: Saturday, January 30, 6:30 p.m. Are you smarter than a librarian? Free meet-and-greet family trivia night. Individuals and teams up to four are welcome. Info and registration: wcls.libcal. com/event/7433265. Sponsored by Friends of Birch Bay Library and BlaineBirch Bay Park and Recreation. Blaine Chamber February Meeting: Wednesday, February 3, 8 a.m. on Zoom. New time for this month. Speaker: Blaine school district superintendent Dr. Christopher Granger. Zoom information on blainechamber.com. Jackson Road Bridge Replacement Virtual Open House: Wednesday, February 3, 6–8 p.m. Help redesign Birch Bay’s Jackson Road bridge replacement. Meeting link will be posted on whatcomcounty.us/3529/Jackson-Road-Bridge-Replacement-Project. Valentine’s Weekend Wine Pairing: The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro. Take and heat six courses paired with six wines and online tasting information. Reserve by February 5 at 360/392-0955. Ongoing:
Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Virtual Meetings: Third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Meeting ID on birchbaychamber.com.
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DOWN 1. Progressive decay of a bone or tooth 2. Burrowing rodents 3. French/Belgian river 4. A professional cleaner 5. A Russian river 6. Kiln 7. True statements 8. Most private 9. French city 10. Masses of fish eggs
New Relics Art Exhibit: Tuesday–Saturday, through January 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.
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.
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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.
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.
January 22-29 at Blaine. Not for navigation.
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Please wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.
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.
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ACROSS 1. Composed 5. Lesotho currency 9. Ethnic group associated with Hungarians 11. Gains knowledge of 13. Gradual destruction 15. Purchase 16. Pharaoh of lower Egypt 17. Where you’re going 19. The 6th letter of the Greek alphabet 21. Fishing net 22. Midway between south and southeast 23. A way to sort 25. C C C 26. Popular sports podcast (abbr.) 27. Discount 29. Consumes tobacco 31. A way to run 33. Popular musical awards show 34. Pertains to the male sexual organ 36. Supplements with difficulty 38. Green veggie
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Weather
Precipitation: During the period of January 11 to 17, 1.8 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2021 year-to-date precipitation 4.5 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 56.9°F on January 15 with a low of 37.3°F on January 14. Average high was 51.8°F and average low was 42.4°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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 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. 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 January 12, 2:52 a.m.: Domestic verbal in progress on Harborview Road. January 12, 9:02 a.m.: Refer to other agency in progress on Quinault Road. January 12, 12:10 p.m.: Traffic stop on Arnie and Blaine roads. January 12, 12:15 p.m.: Traffic stop on Seashell and Abalone ways. January 12, 12:15 p.m.: Traffic stop on Jackson Road and Key Street. January 12, 12:19 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances in progress on Highland Road. January 12, 1:17 p.m.: Property found in progress on Hillvue Road. January 12, 3:46 p.m.: Theft cold call on H Street Road. January 12, 5:28 p.m.: Motor vehicle blocking in progress on Loomis Trail and Bob Hall roads, Custer. January 12, 6:44 p.m.: Motor vehicle non-blocking and no injury in progress on Birch Bay and Harborview roads. January 12, 6:55 p.m.: Hit and run in progress on Birch Bay and Harborview roads. January 13, 1:40 a.m.: Traffic hazard in progress on Sunset Street. January 13, 6:49 a.m.: Vehicle prowl cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. January 13, 6:57 a.m.: Watch for in progress on Birch Bay and Alderson roads. January 13, 8:04 a.m.: Suspicious person in progress on Blaine Road. January 13, 9:14 a.m.: Burglary cold call in progress on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. January 13, 4:31 p.m.: Traffic hazard in progress on White and Loomis Trail roads. January 15, 3:30 a.m.: Prowler in progress on Loomis Trail Road. January 15, 3:07 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Drive.
