Chaos In December
By: TS
In Lynden on Dec 12, 2016, it’s not safe for Lynden residents to be on the icy sidewalks because it’s like ice skating without the skates. It’s important to have a safe way to get around. Some businesses put done salt on their sidewalks to make it safer for their customers to walk. It’s also not safe to crosswalks because there is ice and snow over the crosswalks. Along with icy sidewalks, the snow plows don’t plow all of the roads because people need a safe place to get a round.
A lot of Accidents happen during this time of year. The reason why some cars slip and slide is that cars hit black ice on the roads. The reason that black ice is dangerous is because the ice blends into the road and is often hard to see, especially in the early morning and at night. There is more black ice this year than the last couple of years because the winter pattern in the Pacific Northwest is different than years past. This year we have the La Nina weather system which means it’s wetter than normal. This is significant because it usually brings more snow.
By: TS
In Lynden on Dec 12, 2016, it’s not safe for Lynden residents to be on the icy sidewalks because it’s like ice skating without the skates. It’s important to have a safe way to get around. Some businesses put done salt on their sidewalks to make it safer for their customers to walk. It’s also not safe to crosswalks because there is ice and snow over the crosswalks. Along with icy sidewalks, the snow plows don’t plow all of the roads because people need a safe place to get a round.
A lot of Accidents happen during this time of year. The reason why some cars slip and slide is that cars hit black ice on the roads. The reason that black ice is dangerous is because the ice blends into the road and is often hard to see, especially in the early morning and at night. There is more black ice this year than the last couple of years because the winter pattern in the Pacific Northwest is different than years past. This year we have the La Nina weather system which means it’s wetter than normal. This is significant because it usually brings more snow.
The NFC Playoffs
By: MR
Sunday afternoon we bring you the match up with Julio Jones and Richard Sherman in the NFC playoffs. Yesterday afternoon there was a game, Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons. The game started at 12:00 with Seattle having the ball and they scored first. Then the Falcons had the ball and scored which tied up the game. Seattle had the ball then they were at the three yard line and it was second down and then the ball was snapped . Russel Wilson tripped over and fell in the end zone on the Falcons so they gave the Falcons the lead by two. The Seahawks punter Jon Rayan had to punt it to Atlanta, then the Falcons scored again and again in the first half of the game. The second half started with Atlanta having the ball and scoring again, which gave them a lead by six points. Then in the fourth quarter the Falcons scored again, then the Seahawks scored again and that was still not enough for them to win the game. The games ended 36 to 20 with the Atlanta Falcons winning.
During the fourth quarter, Julio Jones was in playing wide receiver while Richard Sherman was playing CB. Julio Jones crushed Richard Sherman and he got hurt but hes been hurt for half the season. Supposedly he wasn't hurt in the practice squad before the game. Since weeks after Sherman made a play in the Pro Bowl with a supposed MCL injury. In the Pro Bowl Richard Sherman was playing but Pete Caroll said he had a significant injury but then played in the pro bowl I think he was just making excuses because he lost against the Atlanta Falcons.
By: MR
Sunday afternoon we bring you the match up with Julio Jones and Richard Sherman in the NFC playoffs. Yesterday afternoon there was a game, Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons. The game started at 12:00 with Seattle having the ball and they scored first. Then the Falcons had the ball and scored which tied up the game. Seattle had the ball then they were at the three yard line and it was second down and then the ball was snapped . Russel Wilson tripped over and fell in the end zone on the Falcons so they gave the Falcons the lead by two. The Seahawks punter Jon Rayan had to punt it to Atlanta, then the Falcons scored again and again in the first half of the game. The second half started with Atlanta having the ball and scoring again, which gave them a lead by six points. Then in the fourth quarter the Falcons scored again, then the Seahawks scored again and that was still not enough for them to win the game. The games ended 36 to 20 with the Atlanta Falcons winning.
During the fourth quarter, Julio Jones was in playing wide receiver while Richard Sherman was playing CB. Julio Jones crushed Richard Sherman and he got hurt but hes been hurt for half the season. Supposedly he wasn't hurt in the practice squad before the game. Since weeks after Sherman made a play in the Pro Bowl with a supposed MCL injury. In the Pro Bowl Richard Sherman was playing but Pete Caroll said he had a significant injury but then played in the pro bowl I think he was just making excuses because he lost against the Atlanta Falcons.
Stay Away From Mama Bears
By: KG
On Sep 3 of 2016 3 people went on a hunting trip. An adult male named Ron Whipple and his two grandsons named Logan and Kai. Ron is in his 50’s, Logan is 11 and Kai is 14. Their granddad owns property on a mountain by Mazama. The mountain they were on is 65,000 feet tall. The oldest boy Kai was on the mountain hunting with his bow. He was walking on a mountain side ridge, when he saw 3 bear cubes only 100 yards away. The cubes were playing on the mountain side in the grass. Kai knew that if there are bear cubes then the mom is nearby so he notched an arrow. Kai moved as slow but fast as he could trying not to be get too close to the cubes so the mom wouldn’t spot him. Then he spotted the mom walking through the trees in his direction. The bear didn’t see him so he tried to climb down the side of the mountain but his foot slipped and he fell 10 feet and hit the ground then rolled into a rocks box.
Kai did end up spraining his ankle when he fell and couldn’t walk. But luckily his granddad and cousin Logan saw him fall and tried to work their way over to him. When they got over to Kai he was half conscious and half asleep. Kai was on his back facing the top of the rocks box with his bow getting ready in case the bear came down and walked up to him. So when Ron and Logan walked up to him he got startled and almost shot this bow at his granddad and cousin.
By: KG
On Sep 3 of 2016 3 people went on a hunting trip. An adult male named Ron Whipple and his two grandsons named Logan and Kai. Ron is in his 50’s, Logan is 11 and Kai is 14. Their granddad owns property on a mountain by Mazama. The mountain they were on is 65,000 feet tall. The oldest boy Kai was on the mountain hunting with his bow. He was walking on a mountain side ridge, when he saw 3 bear cubes only 100 yards away. The cubes were playing on the mountain side in the grass. Kai knew that if there are bear cubes then the mom is nearby so he notched an arrow. Kai moved as slow but fast as he could trying not to be get too close to the cubes so the mom wouldn’t spot him. Then he spotted the mom walking through the trees in his direction. The bear didn’t see him so he tried to climb down the side of the mountain but his foot slipped and he fell 10 feet and hit the ground then rolled into a rocks box.
Kai did end up spraining his ankle when he fell and couldn’t walk. But luckily his granddad and cousin Logan saw him fall and tried to work their way over to him. When they got over to Kai he was half conscious and half asleep. Kai was on his back facing the top of the rocks box with his bow getting ready in case the bear came down and walked up to him. So when Ron and Logan walked up to him he got startled and almost shot this bow at his granddad and cousin.
Wiser Lake Frozen
By: ET
On Sunday January 15th, 2017 Wiser Lake in Lynden Washington was found frozen 4 inches above water. This is a problem because the lake can affect people who love to swim and go boat riding or fishing. This doesn’t just apply to people, it also affects animals and sea creatures. For example, like fish because the water reaches cold temperatures that they’re not used to and it’s easier for them to get trapped under the ice. Whereas the animals that live by the lake like water snakes, sea snails and birds struggle in the way that it’s now harder for them to get food. Like for the birds who dive into the water to capture their next meal and for water snakes that then have a harder time trying to pray on their food and later have to leave the lake after hibernation in need of finding a non-frozen lake that they could live off of.
During this beautiful Sunday afternoon, people were found walking upon the frozen lake. Until a cop told everyone to get off the lake because it was unsafe and it could potentially break at any time; even though 4 inches of ice is actually really safe if you were looking into walking on a frozen lake. According to the website www.theclymb.com, 4 inches of ice is actually the best state the lake could be if you desired to do some ice fishing and cross country. But the safest thickness the lake could reach is 12 inches which is actually enough to support a small car.
By: ET
On Sunday January 15th, 2017 Wiser Lake in Lynden Washington was found frozen 4 inches above water. This is a problem because the lake can affect people who love to swim and go boat riding or fishing. This doesn’t just apply to people, it also affects animals and sea creatures. For example, like fish because the water reaches cold temperatures that they’re not used to and it’s easier for them to get trapped under the ice. Whereas the animals that live by the lake like water snakes, sea snails and birds struggle in the way that it’s now harder for them to get food. Like for the birds who dive into the water to capture their next meal and for water snakes that then have a harder time trying to pray on their food and later have to leave the lake after hibernation in need of finding a non-frozen lake that they could live off of.
During this beautiful Sunday afternoon, people were found walking upon the frozen lake. Until a cop told everyone to get off the lake because it was unsafe and it could potentially break at any time; even though 4 inches of ice is actually really safe if you were looking into walking on a frozen lake. According to the website www.theclymb.com, 4 inches of ice is actually the best state the lake could be if you desired to do some ice fishing and cross country. But the safest thickness the lake could reach is 12 inches which is actually enough to support a small car.
Friday the Scary Day
By: MV
Megan and her friends Jessica, Maddi, Shannon, and Jordyn went to Jessica’s house to watch scary movies. It was Friday the 13th in the small town and the five girls were waiting for Jessica’s mom to get home with the pizza she picked up. The girls were getting kind of scary because they kept hearing weird screams. Maddi lives right next to Jessica. So thought it would be a good idea to go to her house. All 5 girls walked out of the house on their way to Maddi’s.
On their way to Maddi’s the weird scream was getting louder. They were really scared now so they started to run across the yard. Jessica looked back to make sure the garage door was close. As she looked back she saw some boys siting on the side of her house trying to hide. Jessica stopped running. She tried to tell her friends to stop running, but they didn’t listen. Maddi thought she was crazy for stop running so she slammed the door and locked it, so Jessica couldn’t get in. Megan looked out the window and saw the boys run away and Jessica was with them. Megan, Jordyn, Maddi, and Shannon didn’t really care so they started to watch another movie and make popcorn.
10 Mins later they heard a loud boom. The four girls got up and ran outside. Jessica was standing on the front porch laughing. She was laughing because she was pounding on the door and she scared us. After that the five girls walked back to Jessica’s. Where her mom was waiting with the pizza.
By: MV
Megan and her friends Jessica, Maddi, Shannon, and Jordyn went to Jessica’s house to watch scary movies. It was Friday the 13th in the small town and the five girls were waiting for Jessica’s mom to get home with the pizza she picked up. The girls were getting kind of scary because they kept hearing weird screams. Maddi lives right next to Jessica. So thought it would be a good idea to go to her house. All 5 girls walked out of the house on their way to Maddi’s.
On their way to Maddi’s the weird scream was getting louder. They were really scared now so they started to run across the yard. Jessica looked back to make sure the garage door was close. As she looked back she saw some boys siting on the side of her house trying to hide. Jessica stopped running. She tried to tell her friends to stop running, but they didn’t listen. Maddi thought she was crazy for stop running so she slammed the door and locked it, so Jessica couldn’t get in. Megan looked out the window and saw the boys run away and Jessica was with them. Megan, Jordyn, Maddi, and Shannon didn’t really care so they started to watch another movie and make popcorn.
10 Mins later they heard a loud boom. The four girls got up and ran outside. Jessica was standing on the front porch laughing. She was laughing because she was pounding on the door and she scared us. After that the five girls walked back to Jessica’s. Where her mom was waiting with the pizza.
Pearl Harbor Attacked
By: CF
The year was December 7, 1941. At Pearl Harbor the naval base. The people were shocked to see Japanese bomber planes were attacking the USA naval base. After the Japanese left the base. Then the naval base was devastated, fire every were, ships are sinking and some are fine. The ships that are fine go in to battle to hit japan hard.
The ship I will talk about is the USS Arizona. The USS Arizona was the third best battle ship in the navy, the Arizona, she had 13’’ inch mount guns on her deck. When the emery attacked, she was sank in Pearl Harbor. So the US army took her guns off hers deck, to use in the battle.
This should matter to people because their moms and dads could have been on the ship. Family could members have died or lived. Today there is a memorial over the wreck to remember the men who died on the ship.
By: CF
The year was December 7, 1941. At Pearl Harbor the naval base. The people were shocked to see Japanese bomber planes were attacking the USA naval base. After the Japanese left the base. Then the naval base was devastated, fire every were, ships are sinking and some are fine. The ships that are fine go in to battle to hit japan hard.
The ship I will talk about is the USS Arizona. The USS Arizona was the third best battle ship in the navy, the Arizona, she had 13’’ inch mount guns on her deck. When the emery attacked, she was sank in Pearl Harbor. So the US army took her guns off hers deck, to use in the battle.
This should matter to people because their moms and dads could have been on the ship. Family could members have died or lived. Today there is a memorial over the wreck to remember the men who died on the ship.
AFC vs. NFC
By: VC
I Will be comparing AFC vs. NFC today is 2/2/17 well the AFC has good quarterbacks like Ben Roethlisberger and the NFC has okay quarterback like Dak Prescott Ben is from the Steelers he has 29 touchdowns and 13 intersessions In 2005 and 2008 he won super bowls. He was the youngest QB to win a super bowl and the second to win 2 super bowls champion ship. And Dak Prescott was just a Rookie that played for the cowboys that is good not that bad he almost went to the super bowl this year but they lost against the green bay in the playoffs it was a close one they lost by 3 points he became they starting QB when tony Romo got injured and Dak started playing for the cowboy and he was good and they made him the staring QB and Dak got his number from his mother Pegg she passed way and her birthday was September 4 and that’s where he got his number. She passed away in Mississippi state she was 52 years old.
By: VC
I Will be comparing AFC vs. NFC today is 2/2/17 well the AFC has good quarterbacks like Ben Roethlisberger and the NFC has okay quarterback like Dak Prescott Ben is from the Steelers he has 29 touchdowns and 13 intersessions In 2005 and 2008 he won super bowls. He was the youngest QB to win a super bowl and the second to win 2 super bowls champion ship. And Dak Prescott was just a Rookie that played for the cowboys that is good not that bad he almost went to the super bowl this year but they lost against the green bay in the playoffs it was a close one they lost by 3 points he became they starting QB when tony Romo got injured and Dak started playing for the cowboy and he was good and they made him the staring QB and Dak got his number from his mother Pegg she passed way and her birthday was September 4 and that’s where he got his number. She passed away in Mississippi state she was 52 years old.
The Movies
By: MR
On Tuesday Melanie’s aunt was coming home from work and she asked her two nieces if they wanted to go to the movies, and they both said yes. Melanie’s Aunt told them they were first had to go to Walmart, after Walmart they were heading to the movies. Melanie’s aunt was walking towards the line to get their movie tickets, they were asking to see “Sing” but the guy talking to them said “there all sold out”. Her aunt had to decide what time they should watch the movie because Monan was at ten but Melanie’s aunt didn’t want them to get home late, there was no time for them to pick so they had to choose the one that was at ten pm. They had to wait until the movie starts so all three of them headed to go sit down on the ground, inside the movie theater and then Melanie’s aunt had to call her husband because he needed to hurry up so he wouldn’t be late. So when Melanie’s uncle came they were all trying to hide from him but it was too late. So the employees told everyone that the movie was going to start.
When they all walked in the theater they all said it was small. So they had to find a seat because the movie was going to start. They all sat down until screen had the movie up so, it was half way until the movie was over and then Melanie and her sister saw her uncle sleeping. So Melanie and her sister asked their aunt why does he always sleep cause he does not like animation movie he only likes intense movie. So when they left it was about 12:00 am in the morning when they got home they all fell right asleep.
By: MR
On Tuesday Melanie’s aunt was coming home from work and she asked her two nieces if they wanted to go to the movies, and they both said yes. Melanie’s Aunt told them they were first had to go to Walmart, after Walmart they were heading to the movies. Melanie’s aunt was walking towards the line to get their movie tickets, they were asking to see “Sing” but the guy talking to them said “there all sold out”. Her aunt had to decide what time they should watch the movie because Monan was at ten but Melanie’s aunt didn’t want them to get home late, there was no time for them to pick so they had to choose the one that was at ten pm. They had to wait until the movie starts so all three of them headed to go sit down on the ground, inside the movie theater and then Melanie’s aunt had to call her husband because he needed to hurry up so he wouldn’t be late. So when Melanie’s uncle came they were all trying to hide from him but it was too late. So the employees told everyone that the movie was going to start.
When they all walked in the theater they all said it was small. So they had to find a seat because the movie was going to start. They all sat down until screen had the movie up so, it was half way until the movie was over and then Melanie and her sister saw her uncle sleeping. So Melanie and her sister asked their aunt why does he always sleep cause he does not like animation movie he only likes intense movie. So when they left it was about 12:00 am in the morning when they got home they all fell right asleep.
The Last Minutes
By: HH
On a beautiful sunny day on Saturday January 15th 2017 inside a local middle school gym there was a basketball game. You could tell the crowds were excited because the previous games have been really intense. The crowed were roaring. Two awesome basketball teams were neck and neck. The neon yellow team which Hailie was on and the pink team that Megan was on. The two teams were tied up 25 to 25 with only 2:50 min left on the clock it was the 4th quarter and this was it. Hailie ran to catch up to Megan as she was running down the court coaches were yelling at the top of their lungs. Hailie smacked the ball out of Megan’s hands. Hailie started running down the court then out of no were Megan stole the ball back and made a hoop. That was the end with only 30 sec left. The game was over the pink had won.
By: HH
On a beautiful sunny day on Saturday January 15th 2017 inside a local middle school gym there was a basketball game. You could tell the crowds were excited because the previous games have been really intense. The crowed were roaring. Two awesome basketball teams were neck and neck. The neon yellow team which Hailie was on and the pink team that Megan was on. The two teams were tied up 25 to 25 with only 2:50 min left on the clock it was the 4th quarter and this was it. Hailie ran to catch up to Megan as she was running down the court coaches were yelling at the top of their lungs. Hailie smacked the ball out of Megan’s hands. Hailie started running down the court then out of no were Megan stole the ball back and made a hoop. That was the end with only 30 sec left. The game was over the pink had won.
Friday the 13th
By: JY
Jessica and her friends went the Lynden public library. Then Jessica and her friends went to Jessica house and then it was night and Jessica and her friends were walking at night and Jessica and her friends saw boys with scary mask and we just listening to music then Jessica and her friends walk to Maddi’s house and then we hear a scream. Jessica said it maybe was a ding bunny and then Jessica and her friend were going to the park. Maddi's sister screamed and we scared her so bad it was funny. Then we herd the screams again so Jessica's mom picked them up again from Maddi's house. Jessica said let just walk home they all yelled no.
By: JY
Jessica and her friends went the Lynden public library. Then Jessica and her friends went to Jessica house and then it was night and Jessica and her friends were walking at night and Jessica and her friends saw boys with scary mask and we just listening to music then Jessica and her friends walk to Maddi’s house and then we hear a scream. Jessica said it maybe was a ding bunny and then Jessica and her friend were going to the park. Maddi's sister screamed and we scared her so bad it was funny. Then we herd the screams again so Jessica's mom picked them up again from Maddi's house. Jessica said let just walk home they all yelled no.