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The Northern Light • March 25 - 31, 2021
Police Reports March 6, 5:47 p.m.: Suicide attempt/threat on Marine Drive. March 6, 5 p.m.: Assist other agency on Sweet Road. March 7, 3:30 p.m.: Violation of a court order on A Street. March 7, 9:09 p.m.: Information report on C Street. March 8, 7:08 p.m.: Assist other agency on Peace Portal Drive. March 9, 12:45 a.m.: Security check on Fir Avenue. March 9, 1:32 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on Semiahmoo Park. March 9, 10:56 a.m.: Identity theft – impersonation on Osprey Road. March 9, 11 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on Peace Portal Drive. March 9, 6:13 p.m.: Extra patrol on 11th Street. March 9, 6:51 p.m.: Civil case on Vista Terrace Drive. March 9, 7:25 p.m.: Suspicious circumstance on H Street. March 9, 7:40 p.m.: Warrant arrest on H Street. March 10, 11 a.m.: Welfare check on Vista Terrace Drive. March 10, 11:27 a.m.: Warrant
arrest on Martin Street. March 10, 4:47 p.m.: Welfare check on Peace Portal Drive. March 11, 8:52 a.m.: Traffic stop violation on Bell Road. March 11, 9:28 a.m.: Trespass authorization letter on Peace Portal Drive. March 11, 9:44 a.m.: Property lost on H Street. March 13, 11:19 a.m.: Assist other agency on H Street. March 13, 11:40 p.m.: Officers confirmed a no-contact order on H Street. March 14, 2:28 p.m.: Single vehicle collision on Yew Street. Suspect arrested for driving under the influence after a vehicle crash. March 15, 8:47 a.m.: Assist citizen with disposal of medication on Peace Portal Drive. March 15, 10:57 a.m.: Neighbor dispute on D Street. March 15, 10 p.m.: False panic-alarm on Boblett Street. March 16, 1:51 a.m.: Small unattended fire in street on A Street. March 16, 3:56 p.m.: Person reported suspicious circumstanc-
es on H Street. March 16, 5:51 p.m.: Found bicycle on Pipeline Road. March 16, 6:20 p.m.: Suspended driving arrest on Ludwick Avenue. March 16, 8:31 p.m.: Verbal argument, mother vs. 16-yearold son on Hughes Avenue. March 16, 11:13 a.m.: Adult Protective Services referral on Martin Street. March 17, 11:31 a.m.: Citizen assist on Peace Portal Drive. March 18, 10:18 a.m.: Collision on private property report on D Street.
Sheriff’s Reports March 17, 5:15 p.m.: Threat cold call on California Terrace. March 17, 10:58 p.m.: Domestic physical on Golf Course Drive. March 18, 1:09 a.m.: Suspect arrested for driving with a suspended license on Blaine Road. March 18, 1:47 p.m.: Security check on Koehn Road. (continued below...)
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Coming up Please wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Birch Bay-Blaine Virtual Community Conversations: Thursday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. Topic: Handling Stress, Holding Hope. Join Kaatri Jones, parent and K-12 mental health counselor for Blaine School District, Chris Cochran, parent and mental health counselor for Bellingham schools, plus special guests in a conversation about how students and adults and the community are handling stress to balance their lives during these challenging times. What are the signs of hope, shining a light in the tunnel. Zoom info: us02web.zoom.us/j/87847723121. Live Music at the Vault: Friday, March 26, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring Alex Kelsh. Reservations recommended. Info: thevaultwine.com. Sunday Shamble: Sunday, March 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Loomis Trail Golf, 4342 Loomis Trail. Four-person shamble tournament. $60 public, $50 social members, $35 members. Info: golfloomis.com. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, April 1, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: The ‘60s. Reservations recommended. Info: thevaultwine.com. Live Music at the Vault: Friday, April 2, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring JP Falcon. Reservations recommended. Info: thevaultwine.com. Easter Services: See ads on page 9. Blaine Chamber Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, April 7, noon. Featuring Cassie Cichorz, Asian Giant Hornet Community Outreach and education specialist for the Plant Protection and Pest Program at the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Cassie will share information about the Asian Giant Hornets (aka Murder Hornets). There will be a question and answer session for the public. Zoom info at blainechamber.com. Trivia at The Vault: Thursday, April 8, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. This week’s theme: General knowledge. Reservations recommended. Info: thevaultwine.com. Live Music at the Vault: Friday, April 9, 7 p.m., The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro, 277 G Street. Featuring Lefty and the Right Hand Band. Reservations recommended. Info: thevaultwine.com. Strengthening Families Virtual Program: Tuesdays, April 20–June 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Free for caregivers and youth aged 10–14 years old. Families learn communication skills, stress management tools and ways to connect with trained facilitators. Info and registration: Kate.Foster@wsu. edu. 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. 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 to in-branch visits, Monday–Saturday, 1-5 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. 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 or email Pete at 360/933-1671 or pcorcorran@gmail.com.
Weather
Precipitation: During the period of March 15 to 21, 0.46 inches of precipitation was recorded. The 2021 year-to-date precipitation is 10.31 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 66°F on March 18 with a low of 30°F on March 16. Average high was 51°F and average low was 39°F. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
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Sheriff’s Reports continued March March March March March March March March March
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10:07 p.m.: Vandalism on Birch Bay Drive. 3:52 a.m.: Domestic physical on West Road. 5:03 a.m.: Trouble with guest on Golf Course Road. 4:40 p.m.: Vandalism on Fawn Crescent Road. 6:16 p.m.: Burglary on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. 6:57 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. 8:05 a.m.: Assault simple on Harborview Road. 2:27 p.m.: Suspicious person on Starfish Lane. 7:09 p.m.: Sex crime, not rape, on Masterson Road.
