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2020 Best of Lynden
DWICH IN LYNDEN! N A S OR
Thank You To Our Wonderful Community For Your Continued Support!
8107 GUIDE MERIDIAN ROAD
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2020 Best of Lynden
The results are in! The Lynden Tribune and Lynden Chamber of Commerce extend a huge thank-you to all of the readers who participated in our 2020 Best of Lynden Reader’s Choice Awards. We are pleased to present the awards to the winning local businesses listed throughout this publication. Congratulations!
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Best New Business: Rustlers Front Street Grill
When Rustlers Front Street Grill opened its doors in early February, the owners had no idea what awaited them in 2020. “It’s been not quite what I expected,” said Kevin Seutz, who coowns the restaurant with his wife, Belinda. “It’s been challenging for sure.” Rustlers is in the space formerly occupied by Lynden mainstay Dutch Mothers, and taking over the legacy of the space was daunting, Kevin said. “It’s a hundred-year-old building and it definitely needed some love and attention, and taking over for something that’s been here for so long, there’s definitely a process to it,” he said. Part of that process was keeping some old Lynden favorites on the menu, including the classic pannekoeken (Dutch pancake).
When former Dutch Mothers restaurant became Rustlers in January 2020, no one knew what kind of year lay ahead. “You gotta have that,” Kevin said. The Seutzes also own the Rusty Wagon just north of Hinotes Corner on Hannegan Road and have since 2000. Kevin said they knew that there’s a transition period when opening any restaurant. They had originally planned to open Jan. 1, 2020, but some extra work was needed to update the Blonden Building, which dates to 1909. It took about a month for the Seutzes and their employees to get used to the new space and operating the new restaurant. Of course,
one of the most monumental occurrences in the history of the United States wasn’t far behind. “We opened in February and closed in March to to-go orders,” Kevin said. “We had a four-week track record, and to have the community see us through that when so many other places throughout the country have not made it, it’s pretty amazing.” The restaurant reopened briefly for another month, this time with the bar side up and running. Kevin said the bar received a warm wel-
come from the community, but another shutdown soon followed. However, the Seutzes know that they and their staff will get through the pandemic with the help of the Lynden community.
“We appreciate the support of Lynden and we definitely appreciate the Best New Business award,” Kevin said. — Brent Lindquist
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Best Family Activity: Bender Fields Bender Fields continued to be a favorite destination in 2020, and for good reason. When COVID dialed down on indoor gathering and routine fun of all kinds, anyone could still be out in the wide-open space of 56-acre Bender Fields. “We were one of few places to go,” said Vern Meenderink, parks director for the City of Lynden. Although the plug had to be pulled on most organized league play, it was still possible for people to make the most of baseball
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and soccer fields and general playground areas on their own. And then in the spring the new Rotary Sports Park area was completed, a treasure in itself. This had been started, and largely done in 2019, a project spearheaded by Jeff Roberts in his president’s year with the local Mt. Baker Rotary Club. It became a half-million-dollar investment in the community. “Looking back, I’m glad we added on every one of the things we did. It’s all well used,” Roberts can say now. He is speaking of lighted basketball and pickleball courts, a sand volleyball pit and a giant-sized walk-on checkerboard for playing chess. That all was added to earlier climbing rocks for kids, a flagpole and a viewing berm with some picnic tables on top. The spectacular design of the Rotary park was done by member Craig Telgenhoff while a lot of the heavy ground work, using trucks and equipment, was donated by local companies with their employees as volunteers. Roberts said he has driven by Bender Fields as late as 10 p.m. in the summer and See Bender on C6
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The Rotary Sports Park portion of Bender Fields, completed this year, adds basketball, pickleball and sand volleyball courts.
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Thank you for all of your support and prayers year!
It’s been a challenging time for everyone and the support for local business has been tremendous.
We love our town and Are quite blessed & honored to be part of it! “Carry each other’s burdens and in this way, You will fulfill the law of Christ.” -Galatians 6:2
Open for Takeout, Delivery and Tent Seang!
405 Front Street 360-354-2174
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Even the bat-and-ball British sport of cricket is played at Bender Fields. A new pitch for it went into action in 2017, good for the Whatcom Rising Stars team of Lynden and a league of teams in the region.
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sees the courts being played on and being enjoyed by people from across Whatcom County, driving to Lynden to use. This new infusion added up to Bender Fields being chosen as the Best Family Activity in the Tribune-sponsored 2020 Best of Lynden voting. Meenderinck said the enduring popularity of Bender Fields goes back to the beginnings around 1980 when the land was bought with a community recreation vision and then gradually brought to its current operational quality, often using volunteer commitment and labor. “It’s a community thing,” he said. Baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse and cricket are all played there. Lynden Youth Sports and adult leagues rely upon the wellkept facilities. There are now three restroom buildings across the grounds, and plenty of parking. City trail runs through Bender, connecting neighborhoods. Fishtrap Creek is almost the forgotten quiet southern border, with its own beauty. Meenderinck said it is all good to have, but he looks forward to when Bender Fields can be busy to its potential with a full level of activity, and hopefully that can happen in 2021. — Calvin Bratt
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New Business
405 Front St Lynden 360-354-2174 Green Business
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Small Business
1905 Front St Lynden 360-389-5566 Customer Service
Large Business
8071 Guide Meridian Rd, #101 Lynden 360-318-0688 Medical Facility
Family Care Network
We Take Care
211 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd Lynden 360-318-8869
8108 Guide Meridian Lynden 360-354-2200
Lynden Family Medicine 1610 Grover St, D1 Lynden 360-354-1333
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Adult/Assisted Living
Dentist
Optical
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eltkamp Family Dentistry 855 Aaron Dr Lynden 360-354-4434
1610 Grover St Suite C1, Lynden 360-354-5691
Pharmacy
Chiropractic
1610 Grover St Lynden 360-354-7933 Massage/Spa
OLSON Family Chiropractic 1758 Front St, #108 Lynden 360-354-1226
Brady DenBleyker
Karen Timmer
1905 Front St Lynden 360-389-5566
8304 Guide Meridian Rd Lynden 360-318-1240
Wynden Holman
Brooke Stremler
Bonnie Vander Yacht
Duane Vander Yacht
Lester VanMersbergen
Sharon Engels
Thank You, Lynden, for the vote of confidence! Darrel Timmer
We are proud to be voted 2020’s
Jason Heutink
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Tresie Wiersma
Sid Mellema
Aimee Slesk
Loren VanCorbach
Ron DeBoer
8071 Guide Meridian, Suite 105 360-354-4455 • 800-234-1841 www.windermerewhatcom.com
Mike Kooy
Kirby Jones
Mike Vail
EQUAL HOUSING
Irina Kulyak
OPPORTUNITY
Jim Huleatt
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Beauty Salon
1905 Front St Lynden 360-389-5566 Veterinarian
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Barber
Talk
Fitness of the
Town
115 E Homestead Blvd Lynden 360-354-1196
509 Front St Lynden 360-306-0494 Groomer
Pet Supplies
Kulshan Veterinary Hospital
8880 Benson Rd Lynden 360-354-5095
873 Hinotes Ct, Bldg B, Unit 2 Lynden 360-318-9949
THANKS FOR THE VOTES! We’re proud to be voted “Best of Lynden” for Automotive Services for 9 years in a row.
NORTHWEST 415 Depot Rd, Lynden 360-354-2108
Thank you for voting us Best Groomers three years in a row!
COME AND SEE OUR SELECTION OF DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS!
360-318-9949 • www.happypoochsalon.com 873 Hinotes Court, Bldg B, Unit #2 • Lynden, WA 98264
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Pet Accommodations
6451 Hannegan Rd Lynden 360-306-5931 Real Estate Company
8071 Guide Meridian Rd, #105 Lynden 360-354-4455
Automotive Services
Financial Institution
8181 Guide Meridian Rd Lynden 360-354-7698 Photography
408 Grover St, Lynden & Fairway Center, Lynden 360-354-4044 • 360-354-3152 Insurance Agency
Lynden www.StefanandAudrey.com
8108 Guide Meridian Rd Lynden 360-354-2200
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1905 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 389–5566 Hair • Skincare • Waxing/Sugaring Lashes • Permanent Makeup/Microblading Ear Piercing • Spray Tanning
CoconutKennys.com
Thanks for choosing Zylstra Tire as the 2020 Best of Lynden Best Tire Store in Lynden! We appreciate it and look forward to Tires/Auto serving all of your tire needs!
Trust What You Love to...
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501 Grover St Lynden 360-354-4493 Electrician Tyler Zylstra
Gilbert Silva
Landscape/Mowing
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Plumbing
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530 E Wiser Lake Rd Lynden 360-354-5124
360-354-4493 501 Grover Street, Lynden
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VAN’S PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC, INC.
307 19th St Lynden 360-354-2171
Law Practice
Remodeling/Construction
Nicole L. Terpstra,
VAN’S PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC, INC.
Attorney at Law, PLLC
307 19th St Lynden 360-354-2171
709 Grover Street Lynden 360-318-9300
2017 Front St Lynden 360-354-4149
MT. BAKER VISION CLINIC Dr. Brian Koning
Dr. Kelly Larsen
(360) 354-3097 vandergiessennursery.com
Dr. Hannah Joyner
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST!
You deserve the best in optical and medical eye care!
401 E. Grover St, Lynden
Thank you, Lynden!
Since 1951. One Clinic. Two Locations.
We appreciate your vote and all of your support over the past year. We’re honored to have the opportunity to serve you in your lawn & garden needs.
360-733-1720 • www.mtbakervision.com
Serving Lynden and Whatcom County for four generations since 1938.
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Cleaning Services
191 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd Lynden 360-354-4145 Ethnic Food
1710 Front St Fairway Center, Lynden 360-318-1171
Burger or Sandwich
Pizza
Burgers & Brew 8107 Guide Meridian Rd Lynden • 360-354-2125 Happy Hour
8122 Guide Meridian Rd Lynden • 360-392-8435 Coffee/Espresso
115 E Homestead Blvd, Suite A Lynden 360-778-2849
2 LOCATIONS IN LYNDEN Bender Plaza, Fairway Center
Blessed Again! Olson Family Chiropractic VOTED “BEST CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE” OF LYNDEN 2020 We would like to thank the community of Lynden and surrounding area for their wonderful support and vote of confidence, once again! We are humbled and blessed to be receiving the “Best of Lynden” award again this year!
Olson Family Chiropractic 360-318-1240 Olsonfamilychiropractic.com
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VAN’S PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC, INC.
Thank You Voted Best Pet Supply Store!
for choosing our company as
“The Best Plumbing & Electric Company” 307 19th Street, Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 354-2171 • (360) 354-VANS
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Thank you for voting for us! We love that you voted us the 2020 Best Pet Supply Store. Stop by soon to see what else we have in store. You’ll find everything you need from pet supplies to gardening, clothing and more! And right next door we’ve got quick snacks, cold beverages and daily life essentials all in one convenient location! We look forward to serving you in 2021!
CHS Northwest 415 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360.306.3800 Everything you need for Home & Farm.
chsnw.com
Fax (360) 354-5497
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Baked Goods
421 Front St Lynden 360-354-3911 Grocery
8071 Guide Meridian Rd, #101 Lynden 360-318-0688
Local Food
Caterer
211 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd Lynden 360-318-8869
1726 Front St Lynden 360-318-1302
Convenience
Gift Shop/Jewelry
1501 E Badger Rd, Lynden 360-354-2618
It’s an honor to offer the BEST FURNITURE to the BEST town of Lynden! We look forward to serving you in the New Year.
Thanks for voting our office Best of Lynden Law Practice! Nicole L. Terpstra ATTORNEY AT LAW, PLLC 709 Grover Street, Lynden • 360-318-9300
1758 Front St, #104 Fairway Center, Lynden 360-318-8854
Proud to be voted Best of Lynden 2020
H O M E S T E A D F I T N E S S
115 E Homestead Blvd, Lynden 360-354-1196 • homesteadfitness.com
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Furniture
Farm Supply
1898 Front St Lynden 360-318-0134
168 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd Lynden 360-778-3870 Hardware/Home Improvement
Garden/Nursery
401 E Grover St Lynden 360-354-3097
Clothing/Fashion
Florist
Petal Pushers 1736 Front St Lynden 360-354-2291
Lynden • 360-303-3457 facebook.com/petalpushers flowertruck
420 Front St Lynden 360-778-1849
1758 Front St. #104 Fairway Center 360-354-3101
Thank You
Hardware
1736 Front St., Fairway Center, Lynden • 360-354-2291
To show our appreciation, bring this entry form in to win prizes!
Name: __________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ No purchase necessary, see store for details.
Thank you for your support of our store through the years. We look forward to serving you in 2021!
Lynden Family Medicine is honored to be your Best of Lynden choice for Medical Facility. familycarenetwork.com Anacortes | Bellingham | Birch Bay | Ferndale | Lynden | Mount Vernon
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Thank You for Choosing
as Best Insurance Agency 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020
AND Best Customer Service in Lynden! 2018, 2019 & 2020
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We appreciate your support! Guided, Trusted, Local.
(360) 354-2200
8108 Guide Meridian, Lynden WA 98264 www.guideinsuranceservices.com
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Consignment/Thrift/Antique
408 1st St Lynden 360-318-9333 Local Charity or Organization
205 South B.C. Ave, #117 Lynden 360-354-9930
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Meeting Place
Local Farm
2 LOCATIONS IN LYNDEN Bender Plaza, Fairway Center
Wedding Venue
112 H Street Rd Lynden 360-410-7777 Golf Course
115 E Homestead Blvd, Suite A Lynden 360-778-2849
115 E. Homestead Blvd Lynden 360-354-1196
Thanks for choosing ZYLSTRA TIRE
as the Best Tire Store in Lynden! We appreciate it and look forward to serving all of your tire needs!
Historic Hospitality 360-354-4493
Tyler Zylstra, Owner
Gilbert Silva, Owner
501 Grover Street, Lynden
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Family Activity
Accommodations/Hotel
Wild Card: Diesel Repair
Bender Fields Park 8770 Bender Rd Lynden 360-354-6717
100 5th Street Lynden 360-746-8597
9458 Depot Rd Lynden 360-543-3193
Drive-Thru Prescription Pick-up M-F 9 am to 7 pm Sat 9 am to 5 pm • Sun Closed
Thank You Lynden! We appreciate your continued support and are proud to have served you for 32 years. Holiday blessings to you & your families. 1758 Front St. #106, Lynden • 360-354-1226 www.fairwaydruglynden.com
Thank You for Choosing
Rich with beta carotene, Vat-pasteurized and non-GMO fed cows
Farmstand
as Best Local Farm!
112 H St. Rd., Lynden (360) 410-7777 myshandairy.com
Available at the Lynden Food Pavilion, Northwood Market, Front St. Market, Grocery Outlet and all 5 Haggen locations!
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“Thank you, Lynden for voting us Best Veterinary Hospital in Lynden 9 years in a row!”
- The crew at Kulshan Veterinary Hospital
Caring for All Creatures Large and Small Emergency Services Available • 17 Veterinarians on Staff • Therapeutic Laser • Ultrasound • Exotics • Boarding Facilities • Laser Surgery • Nutritional Consulting • Digital Radiography • Endoscopy • In-House Lab
Kulshan Veterinary Hospital PLLC (360) 354-5095
8880 Benson Rd., Lynden, WA • 6220 Portal Way, Ferndale
American Animal Hospital Association Accredited Hospital
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