Lynden Chamber Directory 2018

Lynden

WASHINGTON

2018 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CO M M U N I T Y PR O F I L E & M EM B ER S H I P D I R EC TO RY

Serving all areas of Whatcom County since 1925

360-354-4242

505 Front Street, Lynden muljatgroupnorth.com

Welcome to Lynden!

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he 2018 edition of the Lynden Chamber Directory is an attempt to give visitors and locals alike a unique insight into what Lynden is about, how we as a community got to the place we are, and perhaps share and set some expectations for the next generation or two. It is our hope that it shows how the women of Lynden continue to be a force to be reckoned with, as they were in the past, and as they will be in the future.

The leadership and active participation of women in Lynden started with the first woman to call Lynden home, Phoebe Judson. Phoebe, who named Lynden back in 1891, started Lynden’s first school, established Whatcom County’s first college, and housed and operated the first Lynden post office and general store.

She did all this and so much more while running her own household. Phoebe’s example left little doubt that women may be different than men, but in no way should they ever be considered lesser than men. Sometimes boldly, sometimes quietly, the women of Lynden continue to be outstanding leaders in industry, education, social life and positive changes in the community.

By no means were we able to even scratch the surface of the time, treasure, and talent that the generations of Lynden women have given to make this community such a great place to call home, a fantastic place to visit, and a successful place to do business. The women featured in these pages give the reader just a small glimpse into their lives, their contributions, and their motivation. We honor them because their work honors the Lynden community, and honors the men and women that came before them — and no individual can give more than that.

Gary Vis Executive Director

Lynden Chamber of Commerce

Lynden Chamber Board of Directors

Lynden Chamber Office Volunteers

Joel Vander Hoek - President Borderview International Teri Treat - Vice-President Inn at Lynden Brett Kok - Former President Guide Insurance Services, Inc. Kathy Stanford Keller Williams Real Estate Jess Alsum Woods Coffee

Shirley Anderson Kim Bonsen Kathy Bos Eileen DeBoer Carol DeJong Barb DeVries Audie Hendricks Karla Gunst May Kennedy Barb Love

Jeanette Sharp Banner Bank Sue Sorensen Take My Hand At-Home Care Sheri Robertson Foxxy Brown’s

Kate Mellema Ann Moen Jayne Nord Lisa Oostema Sue Richmond Lori Schoneveld Jennifer Stone Barb VanderVelden Joanne VanderYacht Kathie Wiegers

Lynden Chamber Staff

Tammy Yoder Marketing/Events Coordinator Gary Vis Executive Director

Melissa VanLoo Member Services Coordinator

The 2018 Community Profile and Business Directory is written and produced by the Lynden Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission in writing from the Chamber.

While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the Lynden Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

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Eat, drink and stay in Lynden’s boutique windmill hotel

Inn: www.themillinn.com 360.684.4341 | Bistro: www.themilllynden.com 360.778.2760 2 0 1 8 LY N D E N C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E M E M B E R S H I P D I R E C T O R Y & C O M M U N I T Y P R O F I L E

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Women of Lynden

Phoebe Judson

Phoebe Judson was just the first to make our community what it is

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ven in a steady rain in March 2017, Lynden was finally, and happily, able to dedicate a lifesize statue of famous “Mother of Lynden” Phoebe Judson. She sits on a bench at a prominent spot on Front Street near the Lynden Chamber of Commerce offices. The ultimate goal is for husband Holden — who was first mayor and postmaster, but did not write a book! — to be standing behind Phoebe with his own statue someday.

Phoebe was remarkable in her lifespan to age 94.

She traveled west on the Oregon Trail in 1853, giving birth to a son along the way in Wyoming as though it were no big deal. The Judson family came up the Nooksack River by Indian canoe in 1870 to live in a log cabin amidst the forest. They watched as many more settlers followed, and Phoebe was the one who

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named the growing settlement Lynden, choosing the “y” “because it looked prettier written so.” She compiled her diaries and memories into “A Pioneer’s Search for an Ideal Home,” published shortly before her death in 1925.

A big black walnut tree towering over the statue was planted for Phoebe in 1886, as the Judson family’s house (after their cabin) was just a few steps to the east from Sixth Street.

Phoebe was likely the first teacher in Lynden — in her home until a proper school was built. She was a force for starting the Northwest Normal School in Lynden, which would evolve into today’s Western Washington University. Phoebe was a midwife to early births in Lynden. She was known to be a

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Republican in her politics, while Holden was a Democrat — and they got along!

Women continued to have a role in the Lynden story. Many students were influenced over the years by Lynden High School teacher Edna Fisher.

Another in education, first as a teacher and then an elementary school principal, Bernice Vossbeck now has one of Lynden’s public elementary schools named after her. Dorothy Koert was a writer and chronicler of Lynden life and customs, also hosting a radio hour in the 1950s and 1960s. Mary LeCocq, beyond being the mayor’s wife, was a Republican state legislator for a term. Born a VanderGriend in Lynden, Claire vg Thomas was a musical talent from youth. She had a career in New York before returning home to help start the Lynden Pioneer Musum, lead countless musical and cultural endeavors, secure a

community theatre and inspire a music festival!

Today women play roles in the life of the community in countless ways: as business owners and managers, plant operators, educators across the spectrum, department heads, decision makers.

In city government alone, Heidi Gudde is planning director, Hali Harkleroad is a police officer and Tamara Adams runs the city water and wastewater treatment plants. The stories of these and others are woven in the profiles of community life that follow in these pages.

Cover Photo: Current Lynden Christian teacher Taylor VanderYacht (profile on page 37) on her wedding day warms up to Phoebe Judson, whose log cabin hosted the first school for Lynden children in the 1870s.

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Agriculture & Industry

Amanda Hawkins

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Amanda Hawkins

needs just about anywhere in the world.

Make that 3.5 million pounds of milk to be processed each day — a lot of glasses full.

The milk drying process also generates a byproduct that has earned an apt nickname: COW water. Technically, it’s condensate of whey. This water is so clean by the time it leaves the Lynden Darigold plant that it can be piped directly into the Nooksack River. In the last few years, Lynden has worked out an agreement with the state of Washington to receive water-rights credit for the Darigold COW water returned to the river.

Amanda Hawkins has been managing the 62-person Lynden operation for the past three years.

Previously, she was at Darigold’s bottling facility in Medford, Oregon, and she also gained experience with the Tillamook Cheese company in Oregon.

Melissa BedlingtonKleindel

ach day, the milk produced on dozens of dairy farms around Lynden has to go somewhere. It comes by Milky Way tanker trucks to the Darigold plant on Depot Road in town to be processed.

First the cream is separated from the milk and sent elsewhere in the Darigold system, Hawkins explains. Then Lynden’s big drying towers — a $22 million investment made in 2012-13 — create a nonfat milk powder that could end up filling food nutrition

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t Dick Bedlington Farms, everything stays within the family.

Begun in 1950 by founder Gordon Bedlington, the Lynden seed potato operation is now run by story continues page 8 »

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NOOKSACK VALLEY DISPOSAL, INC. Helping to keep our community clean!

“We Appreciate Your Business!”

• Garbage Collection • Recycling Service • Yard Debris • Food Waste Bulky item pick-up

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Melissa Bedlington-Kleindel

Gordon’s grandchildern — Melissa BedlingtonKleindel and her brother, Scott Bedlington.

In the early 1970s, Dick Bedlington, Melissa and Scott’s father, purchased the company. The siblings officially took over ownership in 2013.

Growing up working for her dad during summer and winter breaks, Melissa, who is the company’s office and shipping manager and handles the financial end of it all, went to school to become a teacher before realizing that wasn’t what she wanted to do.

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Melissa’s husband, Nate Kleindel, is the warehouse manager. A niece, Samantha Bedlington, now manages the Pure Potato tissue labs and greenhouses that produce the cleanest, disease-free stock possible for customers.

“I’m pretty proud of it,” Bedlington-Kleindel said of the family run business. “I think we have our own unique business, but we can also be family and work together. There are so many of us that we are really hands-on.

So she returned to the business about 21 years ago — and never left.

“It’s fun most days. I don’t really have any complaints and there’s always something new to learn.”

“I learned a good work ethic back in those days,” Melissa said. “In the back of my mind, I always knew I’d end up back here. It’s where I grew up and what I knew.” Scott oversees daily operations, but the family ties to the company don’t stop there.

Gordon Bedlington purchased a small amount of acreage to start the farm over 75 years ago. Today, his grandchildren manage about 3,000 acres of land to produce many varieties of seed potato.

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Stephanie Harvey

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tephanie (Starkenburg) Harvey was working her way through Western Washington University studying secondary education with an emphasis in business. At the same time, she was an assistant manager at a national chain bookstore and also doing a few assigned projects for the family business, Starkenburg & Wiersma Excavating and Gravel.

Meanwhile, Whatcom County was working through changes affecting the gravel industry, so Stephanie’s part-time projects grew into a full-time position. The result: She left WWU a year shy of her degree and also quit her part-time bookstore job to work full-time in the family business.

It was in 1989 that Stephanie “signed on to the family business.”

Stephanie Harvey “Ten years later, the business partnership had changed and I was able to buy into the company, merging a small venture I had toyed with, Rock Products NW, with Starkenburg & Wiersma Excavating and Gravel and we launched S&W Rock Products as a limited liability partnership between my dad (Alvin Starkenburg) and myself.”

Harvey moved into bidding earthwork projects and working with homeowners and developers.

“I enjoyed working on private road building, pond designs and general site work projects. When our compost ventures grew, we phased out of that work to better suit the balance of our home and work lives,” she said.

Now Harvey is known for Green Earth Technology, located along the Hannegan Road near Hinote’s Corner. story continues page 14 »

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DIRECTORY The Inn at Lynden

Accommodations Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism (360) 671-3990 904 Potter Street Bellingham, WA 98229 www.bellingham.org

(360) 746-8597 100 5th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.innatlynden.com

The Mill Inn

Best Western Plus Heritage Inn (360) 647-1912 151 E. McLeod Road Bellingham, WA 98226 www.bestwesternheritageinn.com

Comfort Inn

(360) 738-1100 4282 Meridian Street Bellingham, WA 98226 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/wa041

Hidden Village RV Park & Campground (360) 398-1041 7062 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.hvrv.com

Hotel Bellingham Airport

(360) 676-7700 3985 Bennett Drive Bellingham, Washington 98225 www.hotelbellingham.com

Kale House Bed & Breakfast (360) 966-7027 201 Kale Street Everson, WA 98247 www.kalehouse.net

Lynden KOA Campground

(360) 684-4341 655 Front Street, Ste. #8 Lynden, WA 98264 www.themillinn.com

Vacation Internationale at Homestead

(360) 815-1494 8402 Northwood Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.oostemafarmsteadinn.com

Silver Reef Hotel Casino & Spa (360) 383-0777 4876 Haxton Way Ferndale, WA 98248 www.silverreefcasino.com

(360) 318-1042 102 Grover Street, Suite 207 Lynden, WA 98264 office@themobileaccountant.net

Stewart Tax & Accounting, Inc. (360) 354-3534 512 Grover Street Ste. D Lynden, WA 98264

Telgenhoff & Oetgen, PS

(360) 746-8314 109 E. Homestead Blvd.

Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-5545 400 5th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.telgenhoffandoetgen.com

Windmill Inn

The Hall of Tax

(360) 354-3424 8022 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.windmillinnlynden.com

Accountants/Bookkeepers/ Tax Services Boice-Raplee-Ross (360) 354-4565 304 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Bookkeeping Solutions NW (360) 318-1611 109 6th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.bsnwtraining.com

(360) 354-4772 Groeneweg Vree & Co 8717 Line Road (360) 354-2228 Lynden, WA 98264 701 Front Street www.koa.com/campgrounds/lynden Lynden, WA 98264

Oostema Farmstead Inn

Mobile Accountant

H & R Block

(360) 354-1305 8178 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264

Larson Gross PLLC

(360) 734-4280 1610 Grover Street Suite A-5 Lynden, WA 98264 www.larsongross.com

(360) 961-8305 Ferndale, Washington 98248 http:s://thehalloftax.com

Acupuncture Acupuncture Health Center

(360) 715-1824 1303 Astor St. Suite 101 Bellingham, WA 98225 www.acupuncturehealthcenter.net

Advertising/Marketing Int’l Graphics Design

(360) 318-1125 PO Box 303 Lynden, WA 98264 www.intlgraphicsdesign.com

RECO Embroidery & Screen Printing (360) 354-2134 211 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.wearreco.com

WhatcomTalk

(360) 296-1589 2950 Newmarket Street, #101-286 Bellingham, WA 98226 www.whatcomtalk.com

Ag Education Ag Water Board

(360) 354-1337 1796 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.agwaterboard.com

Agriculture-Business Appel Farms, LLC

(360) 312-1431 6605 Northwest Road Ferndale, WA 98248 www.appel-farms.com

Barbie’s Berries

(360) 384-1260 7655 Melody Lane Ferndale, WA 98248 www.barbiesberries.com

Bedlington Farms

(360) 354-5264 8497 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.bedlingtonfarms.com

BelleWood Acres

(360) 318-7720 6140 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.bellewoodfarms.com

Bogaard Hay

(360) 354-5674 1718 Main Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.bogaardhay.com

Cargill

(360) 384-1101 5744 Third Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248

CHS Northwest

(360) 354-2108 402 Main Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.chsnw.com

Curt Maberry Farm Inc.

(360) 354-4504 697 Loomis Trail Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.curtmaberryfarm.com section continues page 12 »

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• Free Golf With Cart • Chauffeur Car Service • 3 Daily Meals in the Outward Nine Restaurant • Full Social Calendar

301 West Homestead Blvd., Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-8200 www.meadowgreenslynden.com

AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Complete Auto Repair and Preventative Maintenance Specialists

8894 Bender Rd • Lynden, WA 98264

CALL TODAY! 360-318-8620

FERNDALE Ready Mix & Gravel Inc. Ready Mix Colored Concrete Grout Exposed Aggregate CDF Pervious Concrete Crushed Gravel Washed Rock Sand

360-354-1400

www.ferndalereadymix.net • 144 River Road, Lynden, WA 98264

Everything you need for home and farm. chsnw.com Whatcom County’s Premier Source for All Your Animal Needs!

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DIRECTORY Darigold

Tony’s Jompers

(360) 354-2151 8424 Depot Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 www.darigold.com

(360) 224-2257 2284 Yew Street Road #E4 Bellingham, WA 98229

Antiques & Collectibles

Daritech, Inc.

(360) 354-6900 8540 Benson Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.daritech.com

More Than Antiques (360) 354-7576 400 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Edaleen Dairy

(360) 354-5342 9593 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.edaleendairy.com

Rader Farms, Inc.

(360) 354-6574 1270 E Badger Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.raderfarms.com

Apartment/Condo Rental

Roloson Construction Co., Inc. dba La Villa Apts.

(360) 733-5517 PO Box 572 Lynden, WA 98264 www.lavillainlynden.com

Architectural Services

Stoney Ridge Farm

(360) 966-3919 2092 VanDyk Road Everson, WA 98247 www.stoneyridgefarm.com

Cornerstone Residential Design Inc./Ted Brouwer (360) 354-0853 9751 Benson Road Lynden, WA 98264

www.cornerstoneresidentialdesign.com

The Green Barn LLC

(360) 318-8869 211 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 www.thegreenbarn.com

Triple J Farms

(360) 398-9512 777 Jorgensen Place Bellingham, WA 98226 www.kentlabs.com

Mark K. Bratt, Inc.

(360) 354-3926 4162 Sucia Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 mark@markbrattarchitect.com

Art Center

Jansen Art Center

Agriculture-Dairy

Twin Brook Creamery

(360) 354-4105 9728 Double Ditch Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.twinbrookcreamery.com

Amusement

Birch Bay Waterslides

(360) 371-7500 4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Blaine, WA 98230 www.birchbaywaterslides.net

(360) 354-3600 321 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.jansenartcenter.org

Attorneys

John J. Kamrar, Attorney at Law, P.S.

(360) 354-3568 105 5th Street Suite 203 Lynden, WA 98264 www.kamrarlawoffice.com

Keith Bode, Attorney

(360) 354-5021 314 5th Street Lynden, WA 98264-0688

Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney at Law, PLLC (360) 318-9300 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.terpstralaw.com

Smith Kosanke & Wright, PLLC (360) 354-4482 105 5th Street #201 Lynden, WA 98264

Starkenburg-Kroontje, P.S. (360) 354-7822 313 4th Street Lynden, WA 98264

Automobile Dealers, Services & repair 2 Brothers Automotive Specialists

(360) 778-1255 240 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.2brothersnw.com

Chad Chambers Auto Sales

(360) 392-8703 6885 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.chadchambersautos.com

Charlie’s Auto Body, Inc.

(360) 354-2172 901 Evergreen Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.charliesautobodyinc.com

Diehl Ford

(360) 392-7000 1820 James Street Bellingham, WA 98225 www.diehlford.com

Express Lube

(360) 318-8620 8894 Bender Road Lynden, WA 98264

Hinton Chevrolet

(360) 354-2129 8139 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.hintonmotors.com

Les Schwab Tire Center

(360) 354-1446 210 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.lesschwab.com

Lynden Lube & Auto, LLC (360) 354-7698 8181 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264

Lynden Service Center (360) 354-2611 700 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Point S Zylstra Tire Inc. (360) 354-4493 501 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Sorensen Trucking & Manufacturing (360) 318-1000 8195 Hannegan Road Lynden, WA 98264

Van Loo’s Auto

(360) 354-4277 205 Liberty Street Lynden, WA 98264

Automobile Parts & Accessories Boundary Auto Parts (360) 354-2106 1933 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.napaonline.com

S & H Auto Parts/Machine Shop (360) 354-4468 8123 Guide Meridian Rd. Lynden, WA 98264

Bakeries

Just Desserts

(360) 354-3911 opt. 2 1724 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 section continues page 18 »

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LES SCHWAB

TIRE CENTER

LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER 210 BIRCH BAY-LYNDEN ROAD

LYNDEN • 360-354-1446

Proudly ...

Supporting the Lynden Chamber of Commerce since 1947.

360-354-2101

8631 Depot Road, Lynden WA

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“I had a passion for gardening, for soil and using manure composts. We were blending different planting soils and I enjoyed spending time in that part of the business. I loved garden shows, culling through nurseries and garden art. I collected stacks of books and articles of yard projects I’d someday accomplish.”

Initially, Harvey and her employees composted cow manure and she studied methods and processes to improve the quality and management of their finished products. The local WSU Extension Office provided good learning opportunities and materials for her, she said.

“More and more state contracts were focusing on landfill reduction by encouraging the use of yard waste compost in soil materials for state projects,” she said. “My bidding work collided with my

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gardening hobbies and I recognized an opportunity for us to possibly compost grass clippings.

“My dad had developed relationships with a few folks who had municipal experience in composting.

Together, we researched options and started Green Earth Technology, adjacent to a sand pit we own and operate just south of Lynden.”

Due to the permitting process for their type of business, which is quite involved, the siting was challenging. While considering locating in Bellingham, the challenge arose to find the right site with zoning for a solid waste handling permit.

(It turned out to be right in the same spot Starkenburg & Wiersma had been.)

Approximately a dozen people now work for Harvey and family, between the two companies. story continues page 16 »

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Founded in 1957 as Jude’s Sporting Goods

Claudia and Dave VanderHoek, Owners of Dave’s

11 years ago we became Dave’s • Fishing • Hunting • Camping • Much More!

360-354-5591 • www.davessports.com 1738 Front St., Lynden (Fairway Center)

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Over the past 15 years, she said, the intent was “to shift our dependency from a non-renewable resource (sand and gravel) to a renewable resource (compost). Now Harvey can say “we’ve been able to do that well.”

The shift provided stability during recessionary times — for both the businesses and its employees.

Advances in the processing equipment industry were also significant. “Equipment is much more sophisticated,” she said.

Business has certainly grown a bit since the earliest days. Nooksack Valley Disposal was the first customer, thanks to the vision of the City of Lynden to collect and recycle yard waste. “We now recycle

over 24,000 ton annually.”

Harvey, who has served on the Chamber of Commerce board of directors and parade committees, recently “graduated” from a decade of Lynden Christian School Board service, but she and her husband remain active in their local church. Now that their children are grown, they are “evaluating where God is leading us to serve next.”

Harvey gives this advice for women: “Follow the path the Lord has set for you and do that well. We are all equipped with a unique set of gifts, suited to meet different jobs. For over 25 years I’ve been blessed beyond measure in a non-traditional role where I’ve enjoyed developing many relationships.”

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• Emergency Services Available • 12 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 • 6220 Portal Way, Ferndale

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Agriculture & Industry Cont..

Angie Constanti

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urt Maberry Farm harvests nearly 1,000 acres of strawberries, red raspberries and blueberries each year. That impressive production is fueled by a family-run operation that is now into its fourth generation.

Today, the business is in the capable hands of the children of the late Curt Maberry, who passed away in 2007. Angie Costanti (Maberry) handles human resources while her brother, Matt Maberry, is the farm’s general manager.

The siblings work on the farm year-round, running a business that employs some 450 workers at the peak of harvest, which occurs from June to mid-August.

“It can get a little crazy, hiring so many people in such a short amount of time,” said Angie, who graduated from Lynden High School in 1995 and received her bachelor’s degree from Western

Angie Costanti

Washington University in 2000. She returned to work for the farm after college, holding her current role ever since.

Angie said the entire family grew up helping on the farm, working into roles as supervisors and managers. She’s always had a love for sports and even did some coaching in college, but Angie knew she’d always end up back at the farm.

“Once it’s is in your blood, it’s hard to get out of it,” Angie said. “I always knew I loved the farm and I’ve always had the passion for being here working with the family.”

Angie’s duties include processing and reviewing the mass number of employees needed for the farm. She said that while it’s important for everyone to understand their roles and responsibilities in the company, the family atmosphere provides a supportive work environment.

“We look out after each other and that’s kind of what makes us who we are,” Angie said. “Having such good people here makes a big difference.”

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DIRECTORY Lynden Dutch Bakery (360) 354-3911 opt.1 421 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Banking Services (360) 318-8780 1800 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.BankofthePacific.com

Banner Bank

BelleWood Acres

Peoples Bank

(360) 354-4044 418 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.peoplesbank-wa.com

Peoples Bank LPL Financial Services (360) 354-4044 418 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.peoplesbank-wa.com

Peoples Bank/Fairway Branch (360) 354-4044 1700 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.peoplesbank-wa.com

Peoples Bank/W Lynden Safeway Branch (360) 318-0575 8071 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.peoplesbank-wa.com (360) 354-8100 138 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 www.skagitbank.com (360) 354-5083 218 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.usbank.com

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(360) 676-1168 2045 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.wecu.com

Banquets/ Meeting Rooms

(360) 354-2578 1980 Kok Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.bannerbank.com

US Bank

(360) 354-5678 300 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.washingtonfederal.com

Whatcom Educational Credit Union

Bank of the Pacific

Skagit Bank

Washington Federal

(360) 318-7720 6140 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.bellewoodfarms.com

Jansen Art Center

Eastside Hair

(360) 354-8295 1103 E Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Great Clips

(360) 318-1336 8144 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.greatclips.com

Lynden’s Barbershop (360) 383-8214 818 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Wally’s Barber Shop

(360) 647-0807 314 East Holly Street, Suite 100 Bellingham, WA 98225

Book Shops

(360) 354-3600 321 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.jansenartcenter.org

Connections Christian Store

Lynden Community Center

Katz Coffee & Used Books

(360) 354-4501 401 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.LyndenCommunityCenter.org

SteakHouse 9 Restaurant & Lounge

(360) 366-8917 1730 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-2471 515 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.katzlynden.com

Village Books & Paper Dreams

(360) 778-2849 115 E. Homestead Blvd.

Located at Homestead Golf & Country Club Lynden, WA 98264 www.steakhouse9.com

(360) 526-2133 430 Front Street Waples Mercantile Building Lynden, WA 98264

The Inn at Lynden

Glen Echo Garden

(360) 746-8597 100 5th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.innatlynden.com

Barbers/Beauty Salons & Nail Care

Creative Design Hair & Sculptured Nails (360) 354-8022 308 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Botanical Gardens (360) 592-5380 4390 Y Road Bellingham, WA 98226 www.glenechogarden.com

Building Design Homeward Designs, Inc.

(360) 318-1912 204 6th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.homewarddesigns.com

Building Supplies Vander Griend Lumber Co., Inc. (360) 354-2155 8461 Depot Road Lynden, WA 98264

Westside Building Supply Do-It Center

(360) 354-5617 8353 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.westsidebuildingsupply.com

Cabinets-Custom Westside Building Supply Do-It Center

(360) 354-5617 8353 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.westsidebuildingsupply.com

Car Wash De Wagen Wasserij

(360) 354-8731 119 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.dewagenwash.com

Casino Northwood Casino (360) 734-5101 9750 Northwood Rd Lynden, WA 98264

Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa (360) 383-0777 4876 Haxton Way Ferndale, WA 98248 www.silverreefcasino.com

Catering Drizzle Tasting Room (360) 366-8470 420 Front Street Lynden , WA 98264

Fairway Cafe

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Smile Artistry Dr. Melissa Freeman DDS PLLC

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Free Wi-Fi – Cable TV – Rentable RV Spots Kitchen Units – Weekly Rates – Truck Parking 5 miles south of the Canadian Border 10 miles north of Bellingham

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Phone (360) 354-3424 • Fax (360) 354-8138 8022 Guide Meridian Rd. Lynden, WA 98264

7000 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA. 98264 360-398-9202 www.melissafreemandds.com dentistry@freemandds.net

General and Cosmetic Dentistry

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The only Washington Heritage Cemetery in Whatcom County

A lovely, rustic cemetery with Urn and Scatter gardens

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Both the Lynden and Greenwood cemeteries are over 128 years old. They were founded in 1889.

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DIRECTORY Infusion Cuisine

(360) 778-1726 6912 Hannegan Road Suite 101 Lynden, WA 98264 www.infusioncuisine.com

Jake’s Western Grill

(360) 354-5588 8114 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.jakeswesterngrill.com

Cellular Phone & Computer Repair

iRecycle Guy

(360) 441-0676 102 Grover Street, Suite 104 Lynden, WA 98264 www.irecycleguy.com

Cemeteries

Whatcom County Cemetery District 10 Greenwood Cemetery (360) 647-4001 East Wiser Lake Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndencemetery.com

Whatcom County Cemetery District 10 Lynden Cemetery (360) 647-4001

Southeast corner of Front and Meridian

Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndencemetery.com

Children’s Clothing & Accessories Bumblebees Kids LLC (360) 354-1338 1758 Front Street, #103 Lynden, WA 98264

Chiropractors

Natural Way Chiropractic of Lynden (360) 354-9900 102 Grover Street, #100 Lynden, WA 98264 www.naturalwaychiro.org

Olson Family Chiropractic

(360) 318-1240 8304 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.olsonfamilychiropractic.com

Churches Bethel Christian Reformed Church (360) 354-2361 1105 Liberty Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.bethelcrc.org

First Christian Reformed Church

(360) 354-4560 1010 W Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.firstcrclynden.org

First Reformed Church (360) 354-4221 610 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenfrc.org

Grace Baptist Fellowship (360) 354-2913 338 N Park Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.gbf-online.org

Hope Lutheran Church

(360) 354-4211 900 E Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenhopelutheran.org

Lynden Community Church

(360) 354-2226 680 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndencommunitychurch.org

Lynden United Methodist Church (360) 354-4169 500 N 14th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenumc.org

North County Christ the King (360) 318-9446 1816 18th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.NCCTK.com

Second Christian Reformed Church

(360) 354-3961 113 8th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.secondlyndencrc.com

Sonlight Community Church (360) 354-3434 8800 Bender Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.sonlightchurch.com

Third Christian Reformed Church (360) 354-1448 514 Liberty St. Lynden, WA 98264 www.third-church.org

Clothing Bumblebees Kids LLC (360) 354-1338 1758 Front Street, #103 Lynden, WA 98264

Cheeks

(360) 778-1849 655 Front Street #6 Lynden, WA 98264 www.cheeksjeans.com

Cloud 9 Sports

(360) 318-4104 409 Main Street Lynden, WA 98264

Foxxy Brown’s

RECO Embroidery & Screen Printing (360) 354-2134 211 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.wearreco.com

Wear on Earth

(360) 318-8657 8150 Guide Meridian Lynden Towne Plaza Lynden, WA 98264 www.wearonearth.net

Clubs & Organizations Barn Ministries

(360) 354-1409 9273 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.barnyouthcenter.org

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

(360) 371-5004 7900 Birch Bay Drive Birch Bay, WA 98230 www.birchbaychamber.com

Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County (360) 738-3808 1616 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 www.whatcomclubs.org

Cascade Connections

(360) 714-9355 x112 1354 Pacific Pl., Suite 101 Ferndale, WA 98248 www.cascadeconnections.org

Christian Hope Association/ New Way Ministries

(360) 318-8500 1895 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-4673 205 South BC Avenue, #105 Lynden, WA 98264 www.christianhopeassociation.org

Hats Off T-Shirts & Engraving, Inc.

Friends of the Lynden Public Library

(360) 354-2877 406 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.hatsofflynden.com

(360) 354-4883 216 4th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.wcls.org

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Restaurants

Rose DeGroot

Robin Hungerford

he dean of Lynden cooks just might be Rose DeGroot, who has had her hand in the fixings and doings of the Fairway Cafe since 1962. Her father-in-law, Casey DeGroot, ran the popular Fairway Center eatery before her.

he Mill Bistro & Lounge is a relative newcomer, on the other hand. Robin Hungerford was able to bring her talent in perfectly pairing wine with other foods to the space at the base of Lynden’s downtown Dutch windmill in 2016.

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The slogan is “Where friends meet to eat,” and Rose takes those words to heart every time she steps into her restaurant.

“I love the people,” she said. “I’m pretty outgoing.

I come out on the floor. I introduce myself to new faces if I have never seen them before, or if they’ve been here two or three times.”

Not only is Fairway Cafe food a family dining experience — it’s also often catered out. The catering side of the business has grown in recent years, and Rose does it all with her crew in the same kitchen space she has always had. And don’t be surprised if some of those meals Rose prepares go out as gesture of charity to people she has become aware of.

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Raised in Ventura, California, Robin developed a love for wines that she first channeled as her Perfectly Paired business in Fairhaven before, with husband Matt, coming to his hometown.

They are proud to live, dine, work and worship, pursuing their dreams, all in Lynden.

The Mill offers meats, cheeses and a variety of wines and unique seasonal cocktails. It is known for its panini and sandwiches, which use bread from the Lynden Dutch Bakery and Avenue Bread.

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For me, when I create a menu item or when I create wine-tasting nights or wine dinners, it brings me a lot of joy to be able to share that with the community,” Robin said.

In the Waples Mercantile Building downtown, also new in 2016, are Avenue Bread, an artisan bakery with meal offerings, as well as Drizzle, a tasting room with varied cuisine. Around the corner

Robin Hungerford

is Overflow Taps, with its rotating set of Northwest brews (and you can have your Drizzle and Avenue food orders sent here).

Lynden Dutch Bakery is a beloved local mainstay across Front Street, where the caramel apple pie was voted third best in America by Tripping.com last fall! The bakery’s delectables are also at Just Desserts and on the Dutch Mothers Restaurant desserts menu. story continues page 24 »

Glad to be part of the Lynden Community!

604 Curt Maberry Rd., Lynden, WA 98264

Providing excellent service and over 12.5 million cubic feet of storage to serve Whatcom County.

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Restaurants Cont..

Avenue Bread

The Lynden Dutch Bakery

Within strolling distance downtown, find Greek and Italian fare (Syros), Thai (Chandara House), seafood (JoFish), meat pies (Good to Go) and sidewalk treats (Firehall Cafe in the Jansen Art Center). For your java fix, head to Katz Coffee and Used Books, or the two Woods Coffee locations, or Muddy Waters with drive-through.

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Jake’s Western Grill

At Homestead golf course is the classy Steakhouse 9 Restaurant & Lounge. The place for ice cream lovers is the Edaleen Dairy Store on East Grover Street. The commercial areas on the west side of Lynden offer Coconut Kenny’s, Jake’s Western Grill, Papa Murphy’s, Little Caesars Pizza, and McDonald’s.

Career opportunities online at lyndendoor.com 2077 Main Street | Lynden | WA 98264

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DIRECTORY Kiwanis Club of Lynden (360) 303-0637 PO Box 89 Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenkiwanis.com

Lynden Breakfast Kiwanis Club (360) 354-3568 105 5th Street, Suite 203 Lynden, WA 98264 www.kiwanis.org

Lynden Chamber of Commerce (360) 354-5995 518 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lynden.org

Lynden Lions Club

(360) 815-6280 PO Box 997 Lynden, WA 98264 www.lionwap.org/lyndenwa

Mt. Baker Rotary

(360) 410-7389 PO Box 52 Lynden, WA 98264 www.mountbakerrotary.com

North County Lacrosse PO Box 915 Lynden, WA 98264 www.nclacrosse.org

Partners For Schools

(360) 305-9568 1749 N. Cascade Way Lynden, WA 98264 www.partnersforschools.org

Puget Sound Antique/ Machinery Assoc.

(360) 354-4775 PO Box 255 Lynden, WA 98264 www.psatma.com

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9301 (360) 220-5676 7011 Hannegan Road Lynden, WA 98264

Washington National Guard

Preferred Freezer Services (360) 354-3900 604 Curt Maberry Road Lynden, WA 98264

Comics & Board Games Heroes Resource (360) 318-0304 105 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264

Communication Services

(360) 393-4679 4120 Meridian Street, Ste.260 Bellingham, WA 98226 www.gowaguard.com

Baron Telecommunications

Whatcom County Farm Bureau

Frontier

(360) 354-1194 PO Box 703 Lynden, WA 98264 www.whatcomfarmbureau.com

Whatcom County Republican Party

(360) 734-5215 2321 E Bakerview Road, Suite B Bellingham, WA 98226

Cold Storage/Warehouse Americold

(360) 354-2138 406 2nd Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.americold.com

(360) 734-5082 1204 Railroad Avenue, #101 Bellingham, WA 98225 www.barontele.com (360) 202-0947 595 Pease Road Burlington, WA 98233

Computer Services/ Software & Consulting

Data-Link West Inc

(360) 734-8911 2209 Woburn Street Bellingham , WA 98229 www.datalinkwest.com

On the Wire Consulting (360) 220-3583 517 Liberty Street Lynden, WA 98264

Concrete Products

Bode’s Precast, Inc.

(360) 354-3912 1861 E. Pole Road Everson, WA 98247-9614 www.bodesprecast.com

Ferndale Ready Mix & Gravel (360) 354-1400 144 River Road Lynden, WA 98264

Stremler Gravel, Inc. (360) 354-8585 250 BayLyn Drive Lynden, WA 98264

Contractors & Subcontractors

Abercrombie Drywall Inc. (360) 201-3656 106 Cedar Drive Lynden, WA 98264

Balas Homes

(360) 399-6554 www.balashomes.com

Bricon Excavation, Inc.

(360) 354-8215 774 Meadowlark Road, Suite C Lynden, WA 98264

DeYoung Construction (360) 354-2708 8656 Vinup Road Lynden, WA 98264

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360-354-7900 1899 Kok Rd. • Lynden

Tile • Countertops • Lighting • Flooring Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm • Sat. by app’t 2 0 1 8 LY N D E N C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E M E M B E R S H I P D I R E C T O R Y & C O M M U N I T Y P R O F I L E

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Experience the art of

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601 Front St., Lynden • (360) 354-3841 Downtown, across from Post Office

WE PROVIDE THE FINISHING TOUCH!

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New Hours: M-F 9:30-5:30 • Sat 10-4

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Tupper Dentistry

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EXPERIENCE THE 1. Design 2. Print 3. Mail CALL TODAY: 360-354-4444 www.LyndenPrintCo.com

Your Community Newspaper Since 1888 113 6th St., Lynden 360-354-4444 www.lyndentribune.com

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Ceramics • Dance • Fine Art & Painting • Jewelry • Music • Textiles

PERFORMANCES • EXHIBITS • FIREHALL CAFE • GALLERY SHOP

JANSEN

ART CENTER

321 Front Street, Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-3600 • www.jansenartcenter.org

A great source for CORPORATE GIFTS books, gift cards & much more!

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Open Daily

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Books & Gifts

Historic Hospitality

The Waples Mercantile Building, 430 Front St., Lynden, WA s 360.526.2133

Historic Hospitality 35 Luxury Rooms / Meeting Room / Shopping & Dining t JOOBUMZOEFO DPN t UI 4USFFU

Mon-Sat: 9am-8pm Sun: 11am-5pm

VILLAGEBOOKS.COM Visit our flagship store at 1200 11th St. in Historic Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA s 800-392-BOOK

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Retail

Christa Warren

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hrista Warren adds something special to her gift shop Surroundings at the Fairway Center.

The calmness of the place brings ease to customers who stop in. It’s no surprise that the visually cohesive displays of flowers, trinkets and knickknacks were put together with an artist’s eye.

“I’ve done artwork since I was really little, so I come at this from an artist point of view,” Warren said. She began painting as a young girl.

Christa originally hails from Bellingham, earning a degree in art education from Western Washington University. She spent many years teaching art in school to younger children and later taught art classes to all ages and adults.

She has experience as a wallpaper hanger as well. But it was while doing renovation work at Dutch Mothers Restaurant of Lynden that she got a foot in the retail door.

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little space that wasn’t being used,” Warren said. “I said ‘maybe I’ll try retail.’ I had to be pushed a little bit to try it.”

She began in the upstairs location in 2007, starting her new business with consignment work and a lot of connections in the craft world as well as her own work. She remained in the small space for four years before growing out of it and moving into the store’s current location next to Woods in the Fairway Center.

In six years there now, she has been assisting the Lynden community. Her focus, she said, is on service.

She enjoys sharing her store with the wonderful customers that come to visit — many of whom have become friends.

“We are really here to serve people,” Warren said.

“And I’m here to really bring beauty into people’s homes and help them find something great as a gift.”

Her years of art experience are incorporated into the store in many ways. She crafts floral designs, creates graphics, and even paints some furniture.

“People say that the store feels really good and

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it’s really peaceful and beautiful and well designed with lots of color,’” Warren said. “Rather than coming at it from a business point of view, that’s kind of what I bring to it.”

Nicole Smiley

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icole Smiley has a diverse set of responsibilities as general manager of Advantage Sports. The offshoot embroidery company of the Soccer City sports supply business keeps Smiley on her toes.

“I kind of do everything. I do sales. I manage all the employees,” Smiley said in an upbeat tone.

“My job is very versatile, which is very exciting.”

Originally from Coquitlam, British Columbia, Nicole relocated to the area after marrying her husband, business owner Drew Smiley. Their enterprise is in a warehouse off Nooksack Avenue.

Nicole originally had intentions of a career in accounting. But her first taste of the financial field out of high school in an office setting prompted

Nicole Smiley

her to switch her area of study to child and youth care counselling. The accounting atmosphere wasn’t for her.

“I figured out that you’re kind of quiet when you work in accounting,” Smiley said of her career path choice. “I kind of get the best of both worlds now. I get to work with customers and work with accounting stuff.”

After getting her degree, marrying and having children, she switched over to helping with the business. “And from there I have just gotten more and more involved,” Smiley said.

The business routine of solving problems, managing employees and working with diverse clients from different backgrounds keeps Smiley happy. “I love the interactions I get to have with people now.”

She appreciates the relationships she’s been able to develop, both with her employees and customers.

“I love them and there’s not one day I take for granted how awesome they are,” she said. “They make our business great.”

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Knowing our clients personally is what we do.

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8071 Guide Meridian Rd #104 Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-1121 www.edwardjones.com

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205 Liberty Street Lynden, WA Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Providing our customers with service excellence since 1966!

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“Locally grown color from our family to yours.”

Annuals, Perennials, Houseplants, Home Décor, Gifts, Tools, Fertilizer, Soil Amendments and so much more!

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Spring Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Closed Sunday

8210 Portal Way, Blaine, WA 98230 • 360-366-3906

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DIRECTORY Dutchman Construction (360) 306-0648 2251 Shea Street Lynden, WA 98264

Honcoop Gravel

(360) 354-4763 8911 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.honcoop.com

Hytech Roofing

(360) 354-4335 7381 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.hytechroofing.com

JVD Construction Inc. (360) 354-7510 840 Pangborn Road Lynden, WA 98264

Nor West Hydraulic & Pneumatic, Inc

Oasys, Inc.

(360) 755-0309 1575 Port Drive Burlington, WA 98223 www.oasysinc.com

Print Stop Inc.

(360) 354-5100 514 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.theprintstop.net

Corporate Consulting

Transworld Business Advisors - Bellingham

(360) 685-0171 1313 East Maple Street, Suite 658 Bellingham, WA 98225 www.tworld.com/bellingham

Corporate logo wear

(360) 354-3239 7467 Hannegan Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.norwesthydraulic.com

Ad-Vance Graphics

Pacific Edge Builders LLC

Advantage Sports/ Soccer City Inc

(360) 815-1159 2146 LIttlefield Ct. Lynden, WA 98264

Stremler Gravel, Inc. (360) 354-8585 250 BayLyn Drive Lynden, WA 98264

Strengholt Construction Co. Inc. (360) 354-2210 1965 Kok Road Lynden, WA 98264

Whatcom Gutter Co.

(360) 354-5810 7348 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.whatcomgutterco.com

Copying & Duplicating Copiers Northwest

(206) 282-1200 1744 Iowa Street Bellingham, WA 98229 www.copiersnw.com

(360) 389-2376 287 Pollman Circle Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 318-8669 210 Nooksack Avenue Suite 104 Lynden, WA 98264

Hats Off T-Shirts & Engraving, Inc.

(360) 354-2877 406 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.hatsofflynden.com

RECO Embroidery & Screen Printing (360) 354-2134 211 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.wearreco.com

Custom Machine Embroidery Heather’s Awesome Embroidery (360) 966-6255 1713 E Street Lynden, WA 98264

Dance Studio Dancing For Joy Lynden Campus

(360) 715-0900 110 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.dancing4joy.org

Infinity Dance Company, LLC

(360) 393-1834 1897 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.infinitydancecompany.com

Jansen Art Center

(360) 354-3600 321 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.jansenartcenter.org

Dentists Dr. Melissa Freeman DDS PLLC (360) 398-9202 7000 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.melissafreemandds.com

Geoffrey Tupper DDS (360) 354-0206 104 6th Street, Suite H Lynden, WA 98264

Lynden Dental Health Center (360) 318-1400 8082 Guide Meridian, Ste. 102 Lynden, WA 98264 www.drfredsilberman.com

Veltkamp Family Dentistry

(360) 354-5691 1610 Grover Street, Ste. C1 Lynden, WA 98264 www.veltkampfamilydentistry.com

Direct Mail Services Lynden Tribune and Print Co. (360) 354-4444 113 6th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndentribune.com

Driving Instruction

EXCELeration Driving Schools, LLC

(360) 303-7208 111 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.excelerationdrivingschool.com

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services

Dutch Cleaners

(360) 354-3841 601 Front Street, #101 Lynden, WA 98264

Engineering

K Engineers, Inc.

(360) 354-4757 208 Third Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.K-Engineers.com

Reichhardt & Ebe Engineering (360) 354-3687 423 Front Street #201 Lynden, WA 98264 www.recivil.com

Escrow Services

First American Title

(360) 752-7444 11 Bellwether Way, Suite 301 Bellingham, WA 98225

Espresso

Katz Coffee & Used Books (360) 354-2471 515 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.katzlynden.com

Muddy Waters

(360) 318-9306 100 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Woods Coffee Fairway Center (360) 354-2100 1758 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.thewoodscoffee.com

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DIRECTORY Woods Coffee-Bender Plaza (360) 354-0900 8874 Bender Road, #105 Lynden, WA 98264 www.thewoodscoffee.com

Fabrics/Quilting/Crafts Calico Country

(360) 354-2186 830 Evergreen Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.washingtontractor.com

Farm & Garden CHS Northwest

(360) 354-4832 1722 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-2108 402 Main Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.chsnw.com

Tangled Threads Quilt Shop, Inc.

(360) 318-1567 202 6th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.tangledthreadsquilts.com

Fairgrounds Northwest Washington Fair (360) 354-4111 1775 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.nwwafair.com

Tractor Supply Company

Brim Tractor Company, Inc. (360) 354-4411 350 S Duffner Drive Lynden, WA 98264 www.brimtractor.com

(360) 354-4451 410 19th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.farmersequip.com

Scholten’s Equipment

(360) 354-4071 8223 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.scholtensequipment.com

Tractor Supply Company (360) 318-0134 1898 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.tractorsupply.com

Homestead Fitness Center

(360) 354-0592 517 Front Street Ste. A Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-1196 115 E Homestead Blvd., Suite B Lynden, WA 98264 www.homesteadgolfclub.com

Lamphere Insurance, Financial & Estate Planning

Whatcom Family YMCA/ Lynden Program Center

(360) 354-5333 113 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264

New York Life Insurance Company

(360) 318-0134 1898 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.tractorsupply.com

Washington Tractor, Inc.

Salish Wealth Management

(360) 354-2186 830 Evergreen Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.washingtontractor.com

Country Financial-Lesa Boxx (360) 354-2975 1610 Grover Street, Suite B1 Lynden, WA 98264 www.lesaboxx.com

Dave Burns State Farm Insurance

Farmers Equipment

Edward Jones/Eric Ludwig, Financial Advisor

(360) 354-4433 517 Liberty Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.newyorklifelynden.com

Financial Services

Farm & Construction Equipment

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Washington Tractor, Inc.

(360) 354-2123 101 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.statefarm.com

Edward Jones/Brett Hendricks, Financial Advisor (360) 354-5516 8850 Bender Road, Suite 103 Lynden, WA 98264 www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones/Brian Lydiard, Financial Advisor (360) 354-1121 8071 Guide Meridian, #104 Lynden, WA 98264 www.edwardjones.com

(360) 756-3504 3101 Newmarket St Suite 101 Bellingham, WA 98226 www.salishwm.com

Young Financial Services (360) 354-0228 109 Second Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.gyoungfinancial.com

Fitness & Tanning Centers Anytime Fitness

(360) 306-8668 6918 Hannegan Road Lynden, WA 98264

CrossFit Lynden

(360) 392-8530 164 Bay Lyn Drive, Suite D Lynden, WA 98264 www.crossfitlynden.com

E2 Fitness Center LLC

(360) 922-7094 110 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.E2fitnesscenter.com

(360) 354-5000 100 Drayton Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.whatcomymca.org

Flags Hats Off T-Shirts & Engraving, Inc.

(360) 354-2877 406 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.hatsofflynden.com

Floor Coverings

Fishtrap Creek Interiors and Lighting (360) 354-7900 1899 Kok Road Lynden, WA 98264

Lynden Interiors

(360) 354-4149 2017 W. Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndeninteriors.com

Lynden Paint & Flooring (360) 354-5858 417 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenpaint.com

Ralph’s Floors

(360) 354-4804 1843 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.ralphsfloors.com

Florists

Blossoms Floral & Gifts

(360) 354-7673 508 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenblossoms.com

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DIRECTORY Funeral Services Gillies Funeral Home

(360) 354-4428 202 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.gilliesfuneralhome.com

Garage/Overhead Doors Sales & Service Vander Griend Lumber Co., Inc. (360) 354-2155 8461 Depot Road Lynden, WA 98264

Westside Building Supply Do-It Center

(360) 354-5617 8353 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.westsidebuildingsupply.com

Garbage & Waste Disposal Nooksack Valley Disposal (360) 354-3400 250 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.nvd-inc.com

Garden Supplies CHS Northwest True Value Hardware (360) 354-5671 119 17th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.truevalue.com

Generators & Equipment Rental Washington Tractor, Inc.

(360) 354-2186 830 Evergreen Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.washingtontractor.com

Westside Building Supply Do-It Center

(360) 354-5617 8353 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.westsidebuildingsupply.com

Gift Shops 2 Girls And A Bus, LLC

(360) 306-1422 124 E. Grover Street, #4D Lynden, WA 98264

BelleWood Acres

(360) 318-7720 6140 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.bellewoodfarms.com

Blossoms Floral & Gifts

(360) 354-7673 508 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenblossoms.com

Bumblebees Kids LLC (360) 354-1338 1758 Front Street, #103 Lynden, WA 98264

Colony House

(360) 354-5554 303 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.colonyhousefurniturelynden.com

Hats Off T-Shirts & Engraving, Inc.

(360) 354-2877 406 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.hatsofflynden.com

Surroundings

(360) 354-3101 1758 Front Street, #104 Lynden, WA 98264

Village Books & Paper Dreams (360) 526-2133 430 Front Street Waples Mercantile Building Lynden, WA 98264

Glass Installation & Repair

Louis Auto Glass

(360) 354-3232 407 19th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.louisautoglass.com

Lyndale Glass

(360) 354-3937 110 7th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndaleglass.com

Vander Griend Lumber Co., Inc. (360) 354-2155 8461 Depot Road Lynden, WA 98264

Golf Courses Homestead Farms Golf Club (360) 354-1196 115 E Homestead Blvd.

Lynden, WA 98264 www.homesteadgolfclub.com

Raspberry Ridge Golf Course & Grill

(360) 354-3029 6827 Hannegan Road Everson, WA 98247 www.raspberryridgegc.com

Graphic Design Live.Laugh.Design.

(360) 739-9679 813 N. 8th Street Lynden, WA 98264

Grocers Edaleen Dairy

(360) 354-5342 9593 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.edaleendairy.com

Northwood Market (360) 354-2618 1501 E Badger Road Lynden, WA 98264

The Green Barn LLC

(360) 318-8869 211 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 www.thegreenbarn.com

Gutter Removal & Installation

Whatcom Gutter Co.

(360) 354-5810 7348 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.whatcomgutterco.com

Hardware Stores

Ace Hardware

(360) 354-2291 1736 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenace.com

CHS Northwest True Value Hardware (360) 354-5671 119 17th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.truevalue.com

Health & Wellness

Alzheimer Society of Washington

(360) 671-3316 1301 Fraser Street, Suite A-1 Bellingham, Washington 98229 www.alzsociety.org

Ementee Esthetics (360) 441-3122 1905 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Forever Fitbody

(360) 318-8471 109 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.foreverfitbody.com

Moonbelly Midwifery, LLC

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DIRECTORY Mt. Baker Pain Cinic

(360) 752-0518 4029 Northwest Avenue, Suite 301 Bellingham, Washington 98226

Northwest Adult Day Health & Wellness Center (360) 306-3031 851 Aaron Drive Lynden, WA 98264 www.nwadultdayhealth.com

Heating & Air Conditioning Four Seasons Heating & Cooling, LLC

(360) 631-4058 1500 Azalea Court Lynden, Washington 98264 www.4seasonsheating-cooling.com

Lynden Sheet Metal

(360) 354-3991 837 Evergreen Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndensheetmetal.com

Home Furnishings, Decor & Gifts Colony House

(360) 354-5554 303 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.colonyhousefurniturelynden.com

Surroundings

(360) 354-3101 1758 Front Street, #104 Lynden, WA 98264

In-Home Care Take My Hand At-Home Care LLC

(360) 543-5777 9108 Bender Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.takemyhandathome.com

Insurance Services

AFLAC - Larry & Candie Vanderpol (360) 354-7733 924 Robins Place Everson, WA 98247 www.AFLAC.com

Amy Warenski State Farm

Oltman Insurance & Financial Services

Edward Jones/Eric Ludwig, Financial Advisor

Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance

New York Life Insurance Company

(360) 354-5988 8850 Bender Road, #101 Lynden, WA 98264 www.oltmaninsurance.com

(360) 354-6868 8874 Bender Road, Ste 106 Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-4488 501 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.sskinsurance.com

Country Financial-Lesa Boxx

Vibrant USA

(360) 354-2975 1610 Grover Street, Suite B1 Lynden, WA 98264 www.lesaboxx.com

Dave Burns State Farm Insurance (360) 354-2123 101 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.statefarm.com

Farmers Insurance Group/ Andrew Jewell

(360) 354-5565 510 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.farmersagent.com/ajewell

Guide Insurance Services

(360) 354-2200 8108 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.guideinsuranceservices.com

Lamphere Insurance, Financial & Estate Planning (360) 354-5333 113 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264

Manna Insurance Group, LLC

(866) 733-5111 3800 Byron Ave, #148 Bellingham, WA 98229 www.vibrantusa.com

Interior Design Colony House

(360) 354-5554 303 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.colonyhousefurniturelynden.com

Fishtrap Creek Interiors and Lighting (360) 354-7900 1899 Kok Road Lynden, WA 98264

Lynden Paint & Flooring (360) 354-5858 417 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenpaint.com

Investments Edward Jones/Brett Hendricks, Financial Advisor

(360) 922-0149 1720 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.mannainsurancegroup.com

(360) 354-5516 8850 Bender Road, Suite 103 Lynden, WA 98264 www.edwardjones.com

New York Life Insurance Company

Edward Jones/Brian Lydiard, Financial Advisor

(360) 354-4433 517 Liberty Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.newyorklifelynden.com

(360) 354-1121 8071 Guide Meridian, #104 Lynden, WA 98264 www.edwardjones.com

(360) 354-0592 517 Front Street, Ste. A Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354.4433 517 Liberty Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.newyorklifelynden.com

Janitorial Services & Supplies Northwest Professional Services (360) 354-4145 191 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.npsclean.com

Jewelers Originals by Chad

(360) 318-0210 521 Front Sreet Lynden, WA 98264 www.originalsbychad.com

Lawn & Garden Carl’s Mower & Saw (360) 384-0799 6209 Portal Way Ferndale, WA 98248 www.carlsmower.com

Washington Tractor, Inc.

(360) 354-2186 830 Evergreen Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.washingtontractor.com

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Schools / Education

Bernice Vossbeck

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ernice Vossbeck has left a long legacy with Lynden schools. An elementary school on East Bridgeview Drive bears the longtime resident’s name in honor of her 33 years of educational contributions.

She landed her first teaching job at the old Lynden Grade School right out of college in the 1940s. She had earned a degree from the Western Washington College of Education, and was working on her master’s thesis from Clark University in Massachusetts.

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Bernice Vossbeck

five-year break after marriage before returning to teach second grade.

“I’ve always loved children,” Vossbeck said.

“They’re wonderful. You never know what to expect.”

After 20 years of classroom teaching, Vossbeck was appointed principal of Fisher Elementary School in Lynden. She was in this administrative role for 12 years until retiring.

Years later, Vossbeck got a surprise phone call.

“They wanted to name the (new) elementary school after me,” Vossbeck said. “I said ‘let me think about it.’ My children urged me to take it, and I did.”

“When I graduated, there were very few openings for women,” Vossbeck said. “They had a choice to be a nurse, a teacher or a secretary, and I chose teaching.”

She has now spent many years volunteering at the school that bears her name — first with children, but as she began to lose her hearing, she switched over to volunteering in the library.

Vossbeck first taught seventh grade and then moved to sixth, her favorite age level. She took a

“It was just a building, but when the kids got there it became a school,” she said.

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Michelle Nilsen

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Michelle Nilsen

Nilsen decided to make her own occupational

change, leaving the realm of human resources and

ynden High School vice principal Michelle

making a new start in school counseling. She returned

Nilsen has lived around the country. Her

to Washington state. First, she worked as a high school

prior job as a recruiter for Microsoft and

counselor in Bellevue, then in the same role for 12

other high-tech companies took her to cities such as Atlanta and Boston.

It was during this time, however, that the Nooksack Valley High School graduate made some life-changing discoveries.

“I was hiring and recruiting people,” Nilsen said.

years in Bellingham.

Now as an administrator, her positive impact can reach even further.

“As a counselor, you have the ability to positively affect your caseload. Some of your influence extends beyond that,” Nilsen said. “As an administrator, you

“I was placing people into jobs. And when you’re

have the potential to impact the direction of a lot more

recruiting, you’re dealing with turnover and people

— the whole school.”

who don’t know what they want to do. In my mind at that time I thought ‘it would be good to impact kids before they’re making career decisions.’”

Since her hiring in mid-2016, changes have come to Lynden High. For one thing, Nilsen backed the school’s switch to a four-by-eight schedule. In this 2017-18 story continues page 38 »

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Taylor VanderYacht

school year, students can take eight classes instead of six, which opens up opportunities to explore, she said.

New classes in criminal justice, banking and investing, entrepreneurship, mathematics, and biotechnology let students dabble in different fields before deciding on their next stage of education.

“When you’re 14 and a freshman and don’t really have a lot of life experience, you don’t know necessarily what you want to do or don’t want to do,” Nilsen said. “That’s our job, to help kids have opportunities and experiences that will allow them to make the best choices for what their talents and gifts are to give back to the community.”

“Having been here a year and a half, (I’m)

articulating that with people that we are positioned to make some really great changes,” she said.

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Taylor VanderYacht

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ynden Christian High School teacher Taylor VanderYacht is leading a new wave of educators in Lynden.

The daughter of two teachers in the community, she returned here newly married and in search of employment after graduating from Whitworth University in Spokane.

“I always knew I wanted to be a teacher,” she says of her upbringing. “By the time I came back, I was hoping and praying there was an opening in Lynden.”

In her first year at LC, she brings a sense of exuberance, fresh eyes, and her own take on the English language.

Her assignments may have a deeper meaning than

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is readily apparent. “I do my best to incorporate good reading and writing skills into bigger-picture ideas,” she said. “That is what my heart is for.”

One project, Humans of Lynden — modeled after the popular social media page Humans of New York — instructs students to find someone to interview. “(The task) is about storytelling and writing,” VanderYacht said. “But it’s a lot more about empathy and understanding.” She said these kinds of lessons are invaluable for students as they grow into being adults, a transition she made not too long ago.

She views her young age of 23 as a benefit.

She may not have as much experience as others in her department, but she is easily able to relate

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to her students.

“I think it’s beneficial to be able to say, ‘I’ve been in your position and I know how you’re feeling,’” VanderYacht said.

And because of her own Lynden High School experience being busy in extracurriculars such as FFA and ASB, she places more emphasis on classroom learning than homework.

“I don’t want them to have to go home and to be struggling through it alone,” she said. “There is some homework, but I value their time with family and I value their time outside of school. I just expect them to work as hard as they can when they’re here with me.”

Ebenezer Christian School Cornerstone Christian School Covenant Christian School

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Higher Education Bellingham Technical College Charter College Northwest Indian College Western Washington University Whatcom Community College

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DIRECTORY Whatcom Landscapes, Inc.

(360) 398-9461 PO Box 780 Lynden, WA 98264 www.whatcomlandscapes.com

Fishtrap Creek Interiors and Lighting (360) 354-7900 1899 Kok Road Lynden, WA 98264

BelleWood Distilling

(360) 318-7720 6140 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.bellewooddistilling.com

Lynden Liquor

The Mail Box

(360) 354-5766 1770 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.themailboxlynden.com

Manufacturers & Services

Borderview International

(360) 354-3282 1001 Evergreen Street, Suite B1 Lynden, WA 98264

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Veritas Park Models

(360) 510-8273 1205 E Badger Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.veritasparkmodels.com (360) 354-3094 405 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.whatcommfg.com

Mailboxes

(360) 354.5676 2077 Main Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndendoor.com

(360) 318-1000 8195 Hannegan Road Lynden, WA 98264

Whatcom Manufacturing

(360) 354-4744 610 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Lynden Door

(360) 354-4722 309 Judson Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.dentalparts.com

Sorensen Trucking & Manufacturing

Liquor Store

(360) 354-2110 805 E Badger Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.florahealth.com

(360) 354-1500 270 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.oxbocorp.com

Parts Warehouse

Lighting

Flora Inc.

OXBO International

Marketing Consultants/ Publicists Brumbaugh Co.

(360) 318-9275 510 Brook Way Lynden, WA 98264

Martial Arts & Fitness USTA Martial Arts-Lynden (360) 922-0980 8132 Guide Meridian Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.ustamartialarts.com

Massage Therapists Body in Balance Massage Therapy & Hydrotherapy (360) 354-0359 8837 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.bodyinbalance.us

Heartfelt Massage

(360) 318-9000 1103 E. Grover Street Ste.B Lynden, WA 98264

Lynden Massage Associates (360) 305-9761 517 Front Street Unit C-1 Lynden, WA 98264

Metal Fabrication Whatcom Manufacturing (360) 354-3094 405 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.whatcommfg.com

Museum Lynden Pioneer Museum

(360) 354-3675 217 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenpioneermuseum.com

Nurseries Pacific Growers

(360) 354-1977 9131 Markworth Road Blaine, WA 98230 www.pacificgrowersinc.com

Van Wingerden Greenhouses, Inc.

(360) 366-3906 8210 Portal Way Blaine, WA 98230 www.vanwingerden.com

Vander Giessen Nursery, Inc.

(360) 354-3097 401 E. Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.vandergiessennursery.com

Office Equipment & Supplies Oasys, Inc.

(360) 755-0309 1575 Port Drive Burlington, WA 98223 www.oasysinc.com

Oils & Fuels Reisner Distributor, Inc.

(360) 354-2169 1922 Front Sreet Lynden, WA 98264 www.reisnerdistributor.com

Online Gifts / Retail Washington In A Box

(360) 303-7029 8423 Double Ditch Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.washingtoninabox.com

Optometric Physicians/ Optical Goods & Services Lynden Vision Clinic, P.S. Corp.

(360) 354-2222 201 S 19th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenvisionclinic.com

Mt. Baker Vision Clinic (360) 354-7933 1610 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.mtbakervision.com

Orthodontists Veltkamp Orthodontics (360) 676-2770 1610 Grover Street, # C1 Lynden, WA 98264 www.veltkamportho.com

Yeh Orthodontics

(360) 354-1349 8862 Bender Road, Suite 203 Lynden, WA 98264 www.drmyeh.com

Paint & Supplies Ace Hardware

(360) 354-2291 1736 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenace.com

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DIRECTORY CHS Northwest True Value Hardware (360) 354-5671 119 17th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.truevalue.com

Lynden Paint & Flooring (360) 354-5858 417 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenpaint.com

Terry’s Paints

(360) 318-1300 176 Birch Bay-Lynden Road Lynden, WA 98264

Vander Griend Lumber Co., Inc. (360) 354-2155 8461 Depot Road Lynden, WA 98264

Part D Prescription Plans Lamphere Insurance, Financial & Estate Planning (360) 354-5333 113 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264

Pharmacies Fairway Drug

(360) 354-1226 1758 Front Street, #106 Lynden, WA 98264

Photographers

Physicians

Printers & Publishers

Karen Mullen Photography

Dickson Medical Clinic

Lynden Tribune and Print Co.

Oh Snap! Event Photo Booths

Lynden Family Medicine/ Family Care Network

Print Stop Inc.

(360) 398-2258 6789 LaBello Drive Lynden, WA 98264 www.karenmullen.com

(360) 441-8084 2286 Stickney Island Road Everson, WA 98247

(360) 354-1333 1610 Grover Street D-1 Lynden, WA 98264 www.familycarenetwork.com

Physical Therapists

Capstone Physical Therapy (360) 354-1115 8862 Bender Road, Suite 101 Lynden, WA 98264 www.capstonept.com

County Orthopedic and Sports Therapy

(360) 354-3030 210 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.C-O-A-S-T-physicaltherapy.com

Port District Port of Bellingham

(360) 676-2500 1801 Roeder Avenue Bellingham, WA 98227 www.portofbellingham.com

Portable Toilet Rentals Baker Septic Tank Pumping, Inc.

(360) 383-0013 5703-B 3rd Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248 www.bakerseptic.com

Lynden Family Physical Therapy

(360) 354-0585 1824 Front Street, Ste A Lynden, WA 98264

www.lyndenfamilyphysicaltherapy.com

ReBound PT, OT & Hand Therapy

(360) 354-4200 500 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.dicksonmedicalclinic.com

Press Releases Brumbaugh Co.

(360) 354-5245 1610 Grover Street, Ste B-2 Lynden, WA 98264 www.reboundot.com

510 Brook Way Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-4444 113 6th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndentribune.com (360) 354-5100 514 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.theprintstop.net

Professional Services

Exact Scientific Services Inc. (360) 733-1205 1355 Pacific Place, Suite 101 Ferndale, WA 98248 www.exactscientific.com

Propane Company

CHS Northwest

(360) 354-2108 402 Main Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.chsnw.com

Northwest Propane LLC (360) 354-4471 8450 Depot Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.nwpropane.net

VanderYacht Propane Inc.

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Turning 65? Ready for Medicare?

We’ll help you sign up for Parts A & B • Medicare Supplements Part D Prescription Plans • Medicare Advantage Plans

360-354-5333 113 Third Street, Lynden www.jefflamphere.com

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DIRECTORY Property Management

Real Estate Services

Bosman Family LLC

Bellwether Real Estate

(360) 398-1150 1200 Central Road Everson, WA 98247

(360) 483-6490 145 S 19th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.bellwetherrealesate.com

Northwood Properties (360) 354-0304 PO Box 801 Lynden, WA 98264

Bryce and Brandy VanDeKop

Stonehaven Realty Lynden (360) 296-2689 1535 Bryce Park Loop Lynden, WA 98264

Janaya Goselin Realtor KW Lynden

Veritas Park Models

(360) 510-8273 1205 E Badger Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.veritasparkmodels.com

Pubs

(360) 296-4935 2211 Rimland Drive Ste 124 Bellingham, WA 98226 www.janayarealestate.com

Karen Timmer, Windermere, Whatcom Inc. (360) 410-0848 8071 Guide Meridian, Suite 105 Lynden, WA 98264 www.karentimmer.com

Outlaws Saloon

(360) 380-0808 2032 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248

Kathy Stanford Realty

Overflow Taps

(360) 201-3267 2211 Rimland Drive Suite 124 Bellingham, WA 98226 www.kathystanford.kwrealty.com

(360) 778-2033 106 5th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.overflowtaps.com

Radio Stations

Praise 106.5 FM

(360) 319-8573 515 W. Bakerview Road Bellingham, WA 98226

Lorne Lentz Muljat Group North

(360) 922-6222 2211 Rimland Drive, Suite 116 Bellingham, WA 98226 www.praise1065.com

(360) 328-1241 505 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.muljatgroupnorth.com

Muljat Group North

(360) 354-4242 505 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.muljatgroupnorth.com

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. (360) 354-0202 913 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, WA 98229 www.nwhomes.net

Real Estate Services/ Ron DeBoer (360) 201-5282 825 E. Wiser Lake Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.rondeboer.com

Whatcom Land Title Company (360) 676-8484 507 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.whatcomtitle.com

Recreational Vehicle Dealers

Western Travel Sales

(360) 354-4477 8165 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.westerntravelsales.com

Recreational Vehicle Parks

Lynden KOA Campground

(360) 354-4772 8717 Line Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.koa.com/campgrounds/lynden

Recycling-Yard Debris S & W Rock Products/ Green Earth Technology

(360) 354-4936 774 Meadowlark Lane Lynden, WA 98264 www.greenearthtechnology.com

Renovation & Design Elements Hospitality

(360) 354-6951 655 Front Street, Suite 3 Lynden, WA 98264 www.e-hosp.com

Residential Design Cornerstone Residential Design Inc./Ted Brouwer (360) 354-0853 9751 Benson Road Lynden, WA 98264

www.cornerstoneresidentialdesign.com

Restaurants Avenue Bread Bakery & Deli (360) 715-3354 444 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.avenuebread.com

BelleWood Country Cafe (360) 318-7720 6140 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.bellewoodfarms.com

“You Deserve Our Better Service” Quality Petroleum & Lubricant Products

Commercial, Industrial, Marine & Automotive Products

IT’S GONNA BE GREAT®

Pacific Pride 24-hour Card Lock Fueling

Open everyday.

No appointment necessary.

Serving Northwest Washington www.reisnerdistributor.com (360) 354-2169 (800) 404-6800

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(360) 318-1336 • Lynden Towne Plaza

8144 Guide Meridian (next to Papa Murphy's) M-F 9am-9pm • Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 9am-3pm

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DIRECTORY Chandara House

(360) 393-3068 655 Front Street, Suite 10 Lynden, WA 98264

Coconut Kenny’s

(360) 392-8435 8122 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.coconutkennys.com

Dairy Queen

(360) 354-2566 8102 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.dairyqueen.com

Drizzle Tasting Room (360) 366-8470 420 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Dutch Treat

(360) 354-2003 206 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264

Fairway Cafe

(360) 318-1302 1726 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Good To Go Meat Pies

(360) 778-1111 305 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.goodtogomeatpies.com

Grants Burgers

(360) 318-8599 1945 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Infusion Cuisine

(360) 778-1726 6912 Hannegan Road, Suite 101 Lynden, WA 98264 www.infusioncuisine.com

Jake’s Western Grill

(360) 354-5588 8114 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.jakeswesterngrill.com

JoFish Seafood & Grill (360) 922-0187 312 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.jofishseafood.com

Little Caesars Pizza

(360) 354-8656 1804 18th Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.littlecaesars.com

Lynden Dutch Bakery (360) 354-3911 opt.1 421 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

McDonald’s

(360) 354-4004 8106 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.mcdonalds.com

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

(360) 354-5600 8146 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.papamurphys.com

SteakHouse 9 Restaurant & Lounge

(360) 778-2849 115 E. Homestead Blvd.

Located at Homestead Golf & Country Club Lynden, WA 98264 www.steakhouse9.com

Syros Greek and Italian Restaurant (360) 354-6586 311 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

The 9 Bistro

(360) 778-2849 115 E. Homestead Blvd.

Located at Homestead Golf & Country Club Lynden, WA 98264 www.steakhouse9.com

The Mill

(360) 778-2760 655 Front Street, Suite 7 Lynden, WA 98264 www.TheMillLynden.com

Westside Pizza

(360) 354-1555 107 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.westsidepizza.com

Retail Drizzle Tasting Room (360) 366-8470 420 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Retaining Walls Bode’s Precast, Inc.

(360) 354-3912 1861 E. Pole Road Everson, WA 98247-9614 www.bodesprecast.com

Retirement Communities & Homes

Adult Care Lynden LLC, DBA Among Friends

(360) 393-4661 612 Dahlia Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.adultcarelynden.com

Christian Health Care Center (360) 354-4434 855 Aaron Drive Lynden, WA 98264 www.chcclynden.org

Lynden Manor

(360) 354-5985 905 Aaron Drive Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenmanor.com

Meadow Greens Retirement Center

(360) 354-8200 301 W Homestead Blvd.

Lynden, WA 98264 www.meadowgreenslynden.com

Silverado Bellingham (360) 746-6675 4400 Columbine Drive Bellingham, WA 98226 www.silverado.com

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at Bender Plaza

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Everything to build anything!

360-354-5617

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden www.westsidebuildingsupply.com M-F 7:00 - 5:00 • Sat 8:00 - 4:00

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Service / Professional Industry

Nicole Terpstra

N

icole Terpstra is celebrating ten years of owning her own law practice — a milestone for any business.

Terpstra got her first taste of law as a young

Nicole Terpstra Northwestern in Orange City, Iowa. Although unsure of the career choice at first, she felt confirmed on the legal path by good LSAT scores and acceptance at several law schools.

After attending the University of Minnesota Law School and practicing three years at a large firm in

girl, exposed to it by her uncle who was an

downtown Minneapolis, it was the small-town

attorney and judge.

atmosphere that drew her to Lynden. Her husband,

“After school some days, I’d go to the courtroom and just kind of watch him,” Terpstra said. “I was kind of intrigued by it, so I always had an interest in it as a little girl.”

The allure continued into college, as Terpstra studied business and political science at

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a native, could vouch for the region’s character.

She is busy as a mother raising three active daughters. To Nicole, that is a fulfilling role in itself.

Law practice fulfills her yearning to learn and help others. “You’re always dealing with new cases, new situations, and I like people and helping

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Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje people,” she said. “And at the end of the day, that’s what you’re doing as a lawyer.”

Terpstra said she doesn’t spend much time in a courtroom anymore, instead focusing on real estate and business law, and estate planning.

Her goals for running a law practice reflect what she believes Lynden is all about — acceptance and coming together.

“The highlight of the last ten years is how many people I’ve gotten to know in this community, not being from here,” Terpstra said. “They have made me feel very welcome and part of the community.

It’s a real compliment that they trust me and come to me and put their faith in me.”

Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje

L

esa Starkenburg-Kroontje, a 1985 graduate of Lynden Christian High School, has been licensed to practice law since 1992. Her focus is land use, real estate, business law, and estate planning.

Looking back, she has this to say: “My experience in business in north Whatcom County has not been shaped by gender. My personal experience has been that the business community is inclusive of women.

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DIRECTORY Stonehaven Realty Lynden (360) 296-2689 1535 Bryce Park Loop Lynden, WA 98264

Ferndale Ready Mix & Gravel (360) 354-1400 144 River Road Lynden, WA 98264

Stremler Gravel, Inc. (360) 354-8585 250 BayLyn Drive Lynden, WA 98264

Westside Building Supply Do-It Center

(360) 354-5617 8353 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.westsidebuildingsupply.com

Schools & Educational Services Ebenezer Christian School

(360) 354-2632 9390 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.ebenezerchristianschool.org

Lynden Christian Schools (360) 318-9525 417 Lyncs Drive Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyncs.org

Lynden School District #504 (360) 354-4443 1203 Bradley Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.lynden.wednet.edu

Partners For Schools

(360) 305-9568 1749 N. Cascade Way Lynden, WA 98264 www.partnersforschools.org

Whatcom Community College

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Signs & Graphics

Foxxy Brown’s

Ad-Vance Graphics

Second Chance Thrift Store

Swin Signs

(360) 318-8500 1895 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Sand & Gravel

(360) 383-3320 237 West Kellogg Road Bellingham, WA 98226 www.whatcom.ctc.edu

Second Hand Stores

(360) 318-9333 408 1st Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyncs.org

Second Shot Sports (360) 746-6631 6931 Hannegan Road Lynden, WA 98264

Senior Services

Lamphere Insurance, Financial & Estate Planning (360) 354-5333 113 3rd Street Lynden, WA 98264

Lynden Community Center

(360) 354-4501 401 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.LyndenCommunityCenter.org

Northwest Adult Day Health & Wellness Center (360) 306-3031 851 Aaron Drive Lynden, WA 98264 www.nwadultdayhealth.com

Septic Tanks & Systems Cleaning & Repair

Baker Septic Tank Pumping, Inc.

(360) 383-0013 5703-B 3rd Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248 www.bakerseptic.com

Shipping

The Mail Box

(360) 354-5766 1770 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.themailboxlynden.com

(360) 389-2376 287 Pollman Circle Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-4643 307 Division Street Lynden, WA 98264

Skating Rink Lynden Skateway

(360) 354-3851 421 Judson Street Alley Lynden, WA 98264 www.skateway.org

Special Event Promoters Kona Ice Bellingham Inc (360) 815-0653 802 Hinotes Court Lynden, WA 98264

WCC Promotions, Inc.

(360) 966-5573 PO Box 526 Everson, WA 98247 www.lyndencraftantiqueshow.com

Sporting Goods Advantage Sports/ Soccer City Inc

(360) 318-8669 210 Nooksack Avenue, Suite 104 Lynden, WA 98264

Dave’s Sports Shop

(360) 354-5591 1738 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.davessports.com

Second Shot Sports (360) 746-6631 6931 Hannegan Road Lynden, WA 98264

Staffing Agency Laurel Recruiting

(360) 305-3520 1777 S. Burlington Blvd.

Suite 289 Burlington, WA 98233

Storage Rental Hinotes Corner Storage, LLC (360) 354-8410 841 Hinotes Court Lynden, WA 98264 www.HCSTORAGE.com

Lynden Heated Self Storage

(360) 318-8855 8329 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenheatedstorage.com

Simple Box Storage / getSimpleBox.com

360-354-2987 7350 Guide Meridian Lynden, WA 98264 www.getSimpleBox.com

Surveying Compass Point Survey, L.L.C. (360) 354-8320 523 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.compasspointsurvey.com

Northwest Surveying & GPS, Inc. (360) 354-1950 407 5th Street Lynden, WA 98264

Theatre Lynden Performing Arts (360) 354-4425 655 Front Street, #13 Lynden, WA 98264 www.clairevgtheatre.com

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The negative issues facing local business do not appear to come from individual business relationships, but from our failure to collectively work together to ensure that resources are in place for our small-town, rural and resource-based lifestyle to continue.

“The community needs to rally behind and support the local businesses that form the fabric of our local economy and contribute to the lifestyle we enjoy in the north county.”

During college while Kroontje worked in the Whatcom County Public Defender’s Office, the attorneys there encouraged her to pursue legal

training. After considering how intense criminal defense is, she chose to pursue land use as the Washington State Growth Management Act had just passed and the playing field was level for both experienced and new legal practitioners, she said.

Since her family was engaged in “resource industries,” including minerals, agriculture and forestry, she felt comfortable fitting into that specialty.

Most of her work day is spent meeting with clients, researching issues and drafting and reviewing documents. “My job is to ascertain what a client is seeking to accomplish and determine how to meet their objectives.”

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DIRECTORY Topsoil

S & W Rock Products/ Green Earth Technology

(360) 354-4936 774 Meadowlark Lane Lynden, WA 98264 www.greenearthtechnology.com

Toys/Puzzles

Travel & Tour Agencies Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism (360) 671-3990 904 Potter Street Bellingham, WA 98229 www.bellingham.org

Tourism Langley

Bumblebees Kids LLC (360) 354-1338 1758 Front Street, #103 Lynden, WA 98264

Village Books & Paper Dreams (360) 526-2133 430 Front Street Waples Mercantile Building Lynden, WA 98264

Transit Whatcom Transportation Authority (360) 676-7433 1945 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.ridewta.com

Transportation Services LTI, Inc.

(604) 371-1477 E206 20159 88th Ave. Langley, BC V1M 0A4 www.tourism-langley.ca

Tree Services Urban Forester Tree Service (360) 733-8733 2612 Jaeger Street Bellingham, WA 98225 www.uftrees.com

Tree & Tractor Services Ascending Tree Service (360) 318-9795 1583 E Badger Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.diglynden.com

Trophies/Plaques/ Engraving Hats Off T-Shirts & Engraving, Inc.

(360) 354-2101 8631 Depot Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.ltii.lynden.com

(360) 354-2877 406 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.hatsofflynden.com

US Postal Service Lynden Post Office-USPS (360) 354-2371 600 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 www.usps.com

Utilities Puget Sound Energy (360) 647-6524 1329 N State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 www.pse.com

Veterinarians Kulshan Veterinary Hospital (360) 354-5095 8880 Benson Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.KulshanVet.com

Lynden Veterinary Hospital (360) 354-7988 1919 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Water Service-Bottled Clean Water Services (360) 354-2121 306A Front Street Lynden, WA 98264

Website Development & Hosting Int’l Graphics Design

(360) 318-1125 PO Box 303 Lynden, WA 98264 www.intlgraphicsdesign.com

Winery Satyrday Farms Winery (425) 324-8186 9701 Benson Road Lynden, WA 98264 www.satyrdayfarms.com

Samson Estates Winery, LLC (360) 966-7787 1861 Van Dyk Road Everson, WA 98247 www.samsonestates.com

Women’s Accessories Cheeks

(360) 778-1849 655 Front Street #6 Lynden, WA 98264 www.cheeksjeans.com

Yarn Wear on Earth

(360) 318-8657 8150 Guide Meridian Lynden Towne Plaza Lynden, WA 98264 www.wearonearth.net

First Reformed Church 610 Grover St., Lynden, WA 98264 360.354.4221 www.lyndenfrc.org

Sunday Worship Celebrations 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

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READERS CHOICE

The results are in!

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The Lynden Tribune and Lynden Chamber of Commerce would like to give a huge thanks to all of the readers who participated in our 2017 Best of Lynden Reader’s Choice Awards. We are pleased to have presented awards to the winning local businesses below.

Congratulations!

Lynden Skateway

VAN’S PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC, INC.

Family Care Network

We Take Care

W ha tc o m L a wn s

Christian Health Care Center

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Kulshan Veterinary Hospital

OLSON

Family Chiropractic

LYNDEN VETERINARY H O S P I TA L

Fairway Drug

V

eltkamp Family Dentistry

NORTHWEST

Talk

of the

Town

Nicole L. Terpstra,

Attorney at Law, PLLC

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Annual Events

Lynden PRCA Rodeo at the Northwest Washington Fair

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2018 Scheduled Dates:

>> Whatcom County Home & Garden Show March 2-4 >> Spring Craft & Antique Show March 15-17 >> International Plowing Match May 19 >> Farmers Day Parade June 2 >> Northwest Raspberry Festival July 20-21 >> Antique Tractor Show & Threshing Bee August 1-4 >> Northwest Washington Fair August 13-18 >> Lynde 500 Pushcart Race September 3 >> Puget Sound Toy & Tractor Show September 29 >> Lions Club Model Railroad Show October 6-7 >> Fall Craft & Antique Show October 18-20 >> Lighted Christmas Parade & Celebration December 1 As the events get closer please confirm that the schedule hasn’t changed!

Welcome New Residents!

wonderful program offered by the Lynden Chamber of Commerce is the Welkom Basket. This program was put in place to welcome new residents to town and is a great tool for them to get to know their new home. Each basket is filled with coupons and gifts from local businesses and is personally delivered to the residents by our wonderful Lynden Ambassadors, Virgi Diephuis and Ada Voskuilen.

During their visits, Virgi and Ada share about Lynden, and also take that time to get to know each new family, giving us the ability to discover why they moved here, and what they are looking for.

This program has proven to be an invaluable tool in helping us make the families feel welcome, and it is also the chance for the new residents to get to know Lynden and be reminded why this is such a great place to live. It also gives our members a chance to get information about their business out to the community in a fun and inviting way.

To request a Welkom Basket or to be a part of this great program contact the Lynden Chamber of Commerce at 360-354-5995.

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City of Lynden Information

City Facts & Figures City of Lynden 2017 Population • 13,620

Climate • Average maximum temperature is 57° F. • Average minimum temperature is 42° F. • Growing season is 148 days of the year.

• Average annual precipitation is 47 inches.

Location

• Latitude: 48 degrees, 47 minutes, 38.1 seconds North.

• Longitude: 122 degrees, 32 minutes, 17.6 seconds West.

• Elevation: City of Lynden is 95’ above sea level.

• Area: 5.23 square miles (3,347.43 acres)

Key Phone Numbers Community Services

Lynden Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-5995 Lynden Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-4501 Lynden Municipal Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-5033 Lynden Pioneer Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-3675 Lynden Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 305-3600 Northwest Washington Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-4111 PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 734-5400 Theatre ~ Claire vg Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-4425 US Customs (Lynden Station). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-2183 US Post Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-2371 WA Dept. of Licensing (Food Pavilion). . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-8080 Whatcom Co. Humane Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 733-2080 Whatcom Co. Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 398-1310 Whatcom Co. Sheriff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 676-6650

City of Lynden

EMERGENCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-1170 City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-4270 Clerk (Passports). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-4270 Finance (Utility Billing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-2829 Fire Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-4400 Mayor’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-5026 Municipal Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-4270 Parks Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-6717 Planning Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-5532 Police Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-2828 Public Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-2829 Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-3446

Utilities

Nooksack Valley Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-3400 City of Lynden (Water/Sewer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 354-3446 Puget Sound Energy (Electric). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 321-4123 Cascade Natural Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (360) 733-5980 Frontier Communications (Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 462-8188 Comcast (Cable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 825-8520

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