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The Northern Light • December 1 - 7, 2016
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Police Reports November 23, 5:15 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a business for a female who was knocking on the rear door but had no reason to be there. Officers arrived and contacted an adult female. Officers knew the intoxicated woman, who was not sure where she was. Officers made sure the woman safely found her motel across the street. November 24, 7:27 a.m.: Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Marine Drive for a report of a woman possibly in distress. An officer, with the assistance of a border patrol agent, searched the area. After not finding the woman, it was later learned she had already left the Blaine area and was now driving southbound on I5. A federal agent and WSP trooper caught up to the woman down in the Bellingham area and conducted a welfare check. November 24, 3:28 p.m.: An officer responded with North Whatcom Fire and Rescue personnel to the 600 block of Peace Portal Drive for a welfare check on a transient who was out in the cold. The transient male stated he was doing fine and declined any assistance. Aid personnel and the officer cleared without further action. November 25, 10:10 a.m.: A business owner called police to report a former employee was
making threats toward him. The man stated he had fired an employee approximately three weeks ago. The disgruntled man had since informed another person he was going to get some gangsters from Seattle to “take care of him.” The officer took a report and informed the man to contact police again if things escalated. November 26, 3:35 a.m.: Officers responded to a report of a prowler. The reporting party heard an unknown person make several attempts to open the front door of an apartment. Upon arriving in the area, officers observed a masked suspect fleeing the scene. The suspect left behind wet paw prints and a partially gnawed bag of candy, which he had been trying to abscond with. Officers opted to not pursue the raccoon, and cleared after determining he had been the sole prowler. November 26, noon: Officers stopped to check on the welfare of a transient male who had been laying on a downtown sidewalk for several days. The man had been contacted several times in recent days and stated he was OK, but officers knew he had not moved from that spot for an extended period of time. Officers were concerned the man lacked the mental ability to properly care for himself. The man was offered medical
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ACROSS 1. Chipper 5. Tangy flavor 9. Monthly bill 14. Biology lab supply 15. ___ vera 16. Deck out 17. Opening time, maybe 18. Smeltery refuse 19. Choice 20. A rock to cross a creek 23. Get a move on 24. Decrease 25. Think again 30. Head first jumping into water 31. Affirmative action 32. Fix, in a way 36. Bind 37. Dracula, at times 38. Barrel part 39. Eye 40. Dog holder 41. Wild Asian dogs 42. Guardian
44. Models actions 47. “___ Maria” 48. Style of 20th century art 54. Monetary unit of Nigeria 55. Brewer’s equipment 56. High-five, e.g. 58. Command 59. At liberty 60. Idle 61. Extort from 62. Radial, e.g. 63. The America’s Cup trophy, e.g.
9. One who has captured 10. Cupid’s projectile 11. Pickling liquid 12. Worse, as excuses go 13. Artist’s asset 21. Call 22. Coaster 25. Cabal 26. Axis of ___ 27. Commend 28. Absurd 29. “i” lid 30. Batman and Robin, e.g. 32. “Cut it out!” 33. Blanched 34. Affirm 35. “Absolutely!” 37. Except 38. Gloss 40. Bottom 41. Enthusiastic follower 42. Actor Depardieu 43. ___ roll 44. Necklace item 45. Heavy water, for one 46. Bender 49. Delicate 50. Delhi dress 51. “Cast Away” setting 52. Cole ___ 53. Labyrinth 54. Head, slangily 57. The “p” in m.p.g.
DOWN 1. Calphalon product 2. Auspices 3. Bluster 4. Certain surgeon’s “patient” 5. _______ for air 6. Teammates 7. “Oh, my aching head!,” e.g. 8. Burglar
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attention, which he accepted. He was taken to St. Joseph’s Medical Center by medics, and a biohazard company was contracted to properly clean up the area where he had been lying. November 28, 10:51 a.m.: An officer was dispatched to the 3200 block of H Street to pick up a stray dog. Using information obtained from the pup’s embedded microchip, the office staff made several phone calls in an effort to reunite him with his family. Ultimately the new owners contacted Whatcom Humane Society and learned their dog had taken up temporary residency at the police station for the day. The family members were reunited. November 29, 3:05 p.m.: The Blaine Police Department requested assistance from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office in serving two outstanding arrest warrants for a Lynden man who twice violated the provisions of a no contact order issued by Blaine Municipal Court. Sheriff’s deputies contacted the individual, and he was arrested on the outstanding warrants and booked into jail. The warrants were cleared from law enforcement databasThis report is provided by the Blaine police department. A full listing of the week’s police report can be found at thenorthern light.com.
Tides December 2–December 8 at Blaine. Not for navigation. 49° 0’ 0”N - 122° 46’ 0”W
DATE TIME HEIGHT TIME HEIGHT Fr 2 12:29 am -0.6 8:09 am 9.6
1:36 pm 6.6 5:32 pm 7.7
Sa 3 1:01 am -0.4 8:49 am 9.7
2:28 pm 6.5 6:02 pm 7.3
Su 4 1:37 am -0.0 9:27 am 9.7
3:26 pm 6.3 6:42 pm 6.9
Mo 5 2:15 am 0.4 10:05 am 9.7
4:26 pm 5.8 7:44 pm 6.3
Tu 6 2:59 am 1.0 10:41 am 9.7
5:24 pm 5.0 9:18 pm 5.8
We 7 3:49 am 1.9 11:19 am 9.7
6:18 pm 4.0 11:06 pm 5.7
Th 8 4:47 am 2.9 11:57 am 9.7
7:06 pm 2.8
Weather Precipitation: During the period of November 22 to November 28, 2.38 inches of precipitation were recorded. The 2016 year-to-date precipitation is 33.18 inches. Temperature: High for the past week was 54.7°F on November 28 with a low of 40.1°F on November 27. Average high was 51.9 and average low was 42.9. Courtesy Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist.
Homemade Arts & Crafts Bazaar: Friday and Saturday, December 2–3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Shop local crafters, cookie lane, raffle. Visit with Santa Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch available. Info: 332-8040. Holiday Book Sale: Friday, December 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Discover the perfect gift and support the Friends of the Library as they raise funds for library improvements. Info: 305-3637. Holiday Open House Shop Tour: Friday–Sunday, December 2–4, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Shop for your holiday gifts from at three local artist shops. Wood-n-Stitches, 7459 Blaine Road in Birch Bay, Back in Thyme, 7247 Everett Road (off Bay Road) and Speckled Hen Primitives, 6640 Tent Lane, Ferndale. Info: 371-2841. Olde Fashioned Christmas: Friday, December 2, 5–9 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 1–9 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 1–4 p.m., Pioneer Park, Ferndale. Old fashioned crafts for children, decorated log cabins, costumed hosts, live entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and refreshments. Holiday Cocktail Party: Friday, December 2, 5:30–8 p.m., Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham. Tickets $50. Info: brownpapertickets.com event #2711630. G.F. Handel’s “Messiah” Performance: Friday, December 2, 7 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2 p.m., Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty Street, Lynden. Lynden Choral Society performs this classic Christmas piece accompanied by The Starry Night Orchestra. Admission by donation. Cub Scout Tree Sale: Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4, 10 and 11, 1–5 p.m., Birch Bay Visitor Information Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Enjoy hot cocoa and bake sale while selecting your tree. Proceeds benefit Cub Scouts Pack #4025. Info: 371-5004. Short Memoir Readings: Sunday, December 3, 3 p.m., Village Books, 430 Front Street, Lynden. Hear Red Wheelbarrow Writers read from “Memory into Memoir.” Many voices, one book. Free. Holiday Harbor Lights Dash: Saturday, December 3, 3 p.m., H Street and Peace Portal Drive. 1.5-mile obstacle course family fun run/walk. Holiday costumes are encouraged. Adults $10, kids $5, Family of five $30. Entry includes bowl of chili at Pastime Bar & Eatery. Advance registration: blaineholidayharborlights.com or day-of registration at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2. Holiday Harbor Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, December 3, 4:30 p.m., H Street and Peace Portal Drive. Tree lighting and community caroling, 4:30 p.m., Pictures and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus 5 p.m., free horse and trolley rides 5–7 p.m., lighted boat display at Blaine Harbor 6–7 p.m. Info: blainechamber.com. Bible Women Speak: Sunday, December 4, 2 p.m., Blaine United Church of Christ, 885 4th Street. The spirit of Christmas comes to life in this, one-woman Advent performance that portrays the women around Mary witnessing the events surrounding Jesus’ birth. Holiday Magic: Sunday, December 4, 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham. Seasonal favorites with Bellingham Chamber Chorale and Whatcom Chorale. Pajama party with hot cocoa for kids. Info: 734-6080. Christmas Open House: December 5–10, VW’s Home and Garden, 8210 Portal Way. Goody bags, kids crafts, treats and sales. Info: 366-3906. Teen Tuesdays - Book Talk: Tuesday, December 6, 3–4 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Teens, join this reading and talking group. Choose a new book to discuss the first Tuesday of every month. For middle and high school students. Info: 305-3637. Let’s Make Presents: Wednesday, December 7, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. The best gifts are homemade. Make some great gifts for your family and friends. For grades K-5. Info: 305-3637. Live Music Lord Knapp: Friday, December 9, 8 p.m., Paso del Norte, 758 Peace Portal Drive. Lord Knapp’s Christmas party. Info: 332-4045. Sleighbells Ring 2016: Saturday–Sunday, December 10–11 and 17–18, BelleWood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian. Info: bellewoodfarms.com. Christmas Thrift and Boutique Sale: Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., The Bridge at Birch Bay, 4550 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Birch Bay. Pet Pictures with Santa: Saturday, December 10, noon–4 p.m., People’s Place building, Lynden Fairgrounds. Picture sales benefit Kulshan Veterinary Hospital’s “Angel Fund,” helping stray animals and pets in need. Info: kulshanvet.com. Customer Appreciation Night: Saturday, December 10, 7 p.m., Pastime Bar & Eatery, 658 Peace Portal Drive. Food and drink specials, Las Vegas trip giveaway, Silver City Band perform at 8 p.m. Info: 306-3194. Christmas Carol Sing-Along: Saturday, December 10, 7–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 382 Boblett Street. Join us singing traditional Christmas Carols from Silent Night to Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer! Lots of fun with homemade goodies and raffles. $7 donation at the door. Custer Carol Sing-Along: Tuesday, December 13, 7 p.m., Custer United Methodist Church, 2996 Main Street, Custer. Pilipino Chorus from First United Methodist Church in Burnaby, B.C. for traditional, contemporary and a traditional Pilipino carol. Freewill offering for children’s missions. Dessert following. Info: 366-3379. The Enchanted Toy Shop Dance Performance: Saturday, December 17, 7 p.m., Blaine Performing Arts Center. Students from Day-To-Day Dance perform a special holiday dance. Adults $10, kids ages 5-12 $5, under 4 free. Submissions to Coming Up should be sent to calendar@thenorthernlight.com no later than noon on Monday.