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Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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A new place to swing dance Wylin’s Swing Euphorium meets Monday nights at Glen Echo building By Brent Lindquist reporter@lyndentribune.com
EVERSON — There was a time in Whatcom County when swing dancers could dance to their hearts’ content five nights a week at five different Bellingham clubs. Times are different now, but Wylin
Tjoelker has Monday nights covered. Tjoelker has been dancing swing for about three years, and he has heard his fellow, more long-time dancers speak fondly of those times when swing was in its heyday. “I decided that something has to be done so that swing doesn’t die out in Whatcom County,” he said. “Something has got to be done for these students.” Tjoelker was working with Western Washington University’s Swing Kids club, which teaches swing at county high schools prior to major dances, and he quickly learned that many high schoolers who are initially shy about dancSee Swing on C4
Wylin Tjoelker, in his dancing attire, shows steps of swing dancing to a diverse crowd on May 11. (Brent Lindquist/Lynden Tribune)
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Ski to Sea Race makes changes Two skiing legs removed for lack of snow, but Everson exchange the same By Brent Lindquist reporter@lyndentribune.com
WHATCOM — Ski to Sea will look a little different this year, but the tricky Riverside Park handoff in Everson, biking to canoeing, will remain just the same when the race runs on Sunday, May 24. Race director Curtis Anson said he knew in February that the race simply could not be run in the same format as in previous years due to a severe shortage of snow in the mountains. “I felt a little ill, to tell you the truth,” he said. A subcommittee was formed, and the four members decided to change the course, removing the cross-country skiing and downhill skiing/snowboarding legs and replacing them up at Mount Baker with a trail run from the White Salmon ski lodge to the Heather Meadows lodge, a 3.5-mile run with a 900foot elevation gain. The race will now finish in Bellingham with a mountain biking leg to start near Marine Park and running through Fairhaven, the Interurban Trail and Arroyo Park, with a Chuckanut Mountain portion as well. The sea kayaking leg in Bellingham Bay otherwise is the final portion of the race. Now, kayakers will hand off to mountain bikers. The exact route of that final leg was late in being determined, however, due See Ski to Sea on C5
Canoeing is still in, skiing out of this year’s Ski to Sea Race, coming up on May 24. (File photo)
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Bellingham Bells teaming up with chamber members Businesses donated 200 tickets to Nooksack Youth Baseball By Brent Lindquist reporter@lyndentribune.com
EVERSON — Local little leaguers are being given the chance to watch the big boys play. Eleven Everson/Nooksack businesses are banding together to start a new tradition in town: an annual Bellingham Bells Everson/Nooksack Days sponsorship game. “The idea was brought to us by Steve Brown of Brown’s Tractor and Turf,” said Liz Deering, one of the event’s organizers. The sponsorship netted 400 general admission tickets for the businesses involved. Half of those tickets were donated to Everson/Nooksack age 12-and-under baseball players.
“It’s just to get them excited about baseball and to get the community excited together,” Deering said. “The tickets that the chamber received are being held to donate to any facilities that can’t afford to get in with their kids.
The kids plan to attend the game wearing their own baseball uniforms. The Bells sponsorship is a tie-in with the Everson-Nooksack Summer Festival, scheduled for July 10-12. The game to be attended is against the Kitsap Blue Jackets on June 26. The businesses participating in the sponsorship are Brown’s Tractor and Turf, Elenbaas Country Store, Nylatech, NAPA Auto Parts, Kelley Insurance, Everson Physical Therapy, Jim’s Automotive Experts, Sampson Farms, Whatcom Farmers Co-op, Valley Drug and the Everson/Nooksack Chamber of Commerce. All 200 available tickets have already been given away, but Deering said Everson/ Nooksack residents are encouraged to attend the game to be part of the festivities anyway.
The chamber will be running the community booth on game night to help promote itself and the participating businesses. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. on the Friday.
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Swing: A 'confidence-booster' Continued from C1 ing actually have a great deal of natural dance ability. “They learn really fast,” Tjoelker said. “I’m very impressed with this. But they have no place to go dancing.” So Tjoelker has founded Wylin’s Swing Euphorium, a club that meets every Monday at 7 p.m. Each meeting kicks off with an hour of basic East Coast swing instruction, followed by three hours of social dancing. Tjoelker bills it as “a 1940s-style dance club for the youth and young adults of our community.” Tjoelker said he saw a need in the community for a swing dance club because he had already seen the positive influence that swing has had on the lives of many young people. “It’s a confidence-booster,” he said. “The interesting thing about dance is that the kids who find it the hardest to learn will wind up being your very best dancers. They become outstanding dancers. I’m extremely impressed with the enormous positive influence that swing has on people’s lives.” The grand opening of Wylin’s Swing Euphorium was held on Monday, May 11, with a similar event held one week later. Swing dancers packed the historic Glen Echo School House at Goodwin and South Pass roads as Tjoelker instructed them on the basics of swing. Tjoelker had a few guest dancers on hand, including some from Abbotsford Swing, a thriving swing club just north of the U.S.-Canada border. Wylin’s Swing Euphorium meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at Glen Echo, 7694 Goodwin Rd. east of Everson. It’s semiformal, featuring a wide variety of different types of swing dancing.
Dozens of young people attended the first grand opening of Wylin's Swing Euphorium, which consisted of an hour of swing dance instruction followed by three hours of social dance time. (Brent Lindquist/Lynden Tribune)
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Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Ski to Sea: Two new legs bookend annual race
Ski to Sea will still feature five of its classic portions: downhill running, road biking, canoeing, cross-country biking and sea kayaking. (File photo) Continued from C2 to a snag in the organizational process. “We’re still getting some things approved,” Anson said. “It’s going up the chain, and hopefully we’ll be able to get it expedited. We’re not 100-percent confirmed to finalize yet.” The Ski to Sea race includes:
Mountain run — 5 miles Downhill run — 8 miles Road biking — 42 miles Canoeing — 18.5 miles Cross-country biking — 12 miles Sea kayaking — 5 miles Mountain biking — 8.5 miles The distances of the two new legs are just estimates at this point.
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Everson-Nooksack Municipal Court dockets Everson-Nooksack Municipal Court was held Feb. 12, 2015, and the following people were found guilty: Paul Cline, 30, of Everson, thirddegree driving with a suspended license. Fined $200. Eduardo Hernandez, 30, of Sumas, third-degree theft. Fined $300 and sentenced to 10 days in jail with two years of probation. Eduardo Hernandez, 30, of Sumas, fourth-degree assault. Fined $400 and sentenced to 20 days in jail and two years of probation. Mikhail Yakimyuk, 27, of Everson, operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device. Fined $500 and sentenced to two days in jail. Omar Apreza-Ortega, 19, of Nooksack, third-degree malicious mischief. Fined $400 and sentenced to five days in jail with one year of probation. Everson-Nooksack Municipal Court was held March 12, 2015, and the
following people were found guilty: Katie Drafs, 31, of Deming, reckless driving. Fined $2,300 and sentenced to 30 days in jail with two years of probation. Casey Harris, 22, of Sumas, thirddegree driving with a suspended license. Fined $300. Joey Saenz, 21, of Everson, firstdegree negligent driving. Fined $1,000 and sentenced to one day in jail with one year of probation. Everson-Nooksack Municipal Court was held March 26, 2015, and the following people were found guilty: Toni Johnson, 40, of Everson, thirddegree driving with a suspended license. Fined $300 and sentenced to one day in jail. Jake Marlowe, 20, of Lynden, refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer. Fined $300. Alex Nunez, 19, of Everson, minor in possession and/or consumption of alcohol. Fined $250.
Persons ‘against’ Fire District 16 EMS tax increase needed to write voters’ statement
County Local Voters’ Pamphlet. No one has been identified to write an “Against” statement. County Auditor Debbie Adelstein is making an effort to identify interested individuals and appoint them to an “Against” committee to submit a statement for the voters’ pamphlet recommending rejection of the proposition. The window of time for this is short. Persons interested in submitting a statement against the proposition should contact Adelstein at 715-7474 as soon as possible. A statement against must be submitted by Friday, May 22. Or contact Diana Bradrick, chief deputy auditor, at 676-6740, ext. #50065.
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A new place to play
The Mount Baker Rotary Club recently donated $25,000 toward the purchase of new playground equipment for Everson Elementary School. From left: club president Dale Vander Giessen, Everson Elementary School principal Kevin DeVere, Everson City Council member Jennifer Lautenbach and Rotary club member Jeff Price came together recently to finalize the donation. (Michael Lewis/Lynden Tribune)
Everson Library sets June events Kids can play superhero games, meet miniature horses in June EVERSON — The Everson McBeath Public Library has a number of events coming up in June as summer vacation kicks off for kids countywide. All events take place at the library, located at 104 Kirsch Dr. For more information, call 305-3600. The library’s plans include: Customized Computer Help: Receive one hour of individual computer help from Paul Goff. Assistance is by appointment; check with a library staff member. This opportunity is for adults, and is available throughout June by appointment. Nooksack Valley Heritage Center Display Cabinet: Unseen Theater: After displaying vintage Christmas toys and Valentine cards from his family archives, Roger Germain will share items from his years as a scene designer and teacher at Western Washington University. This display shows how sketch work and intricate scale models, mostly unseen by the public, are part of a collaborative process resulting in the finished production on stage. This event is for all ages, and will be ongoing throughout June. Genealogy Research and Digitization
of Memories: Receive individual help with genealogy questions, Ancestry.com, and digitization of memorabilia. Assistance is offered by appointment; check with a library staff member. This event is for adults, and will be ongoing throughout June. Everson Play and Learn Storytime: An hour of fun, stories, songs and fingerplay is followed by playtime with math, science, and literacy toys. This event is intended for kids ages 3-5, and occurs weekly through July 27 on Mondays, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kept in Stitches: An evening of knitting, laughter, crocheting, needlework and more. This event is on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and is intended for all ages. Your Tech Learning: Cynthia Rogers demonstrates how a portable computer can help in an increasingly digital world with free one-on-one tech encouragement and support. All ages are welcome. Schedule a half-hour appointment by calling the Everson Library. Homeschoolers’ Learning Club: Explore, experiment, ponder, surmise, question and share. This event offers group learning with Cynthia Rogers, a former homeschooling parent and tutor. All ages welcome. This event will be held on three Wednesdays: June 3, 17 and 24, from 3 to 4 p.m. Fun Tech Club: Technology can be lots of fun! Event coordinator Cynthia Rogers will show some interesting developments with tech. Participants are encouraged to bring
their own devices and share tech as well, such as an interesting website, a new app, a feature on a laptop, or a new game. All ages and levels are welcome. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Drumming with Ray Soriano: Kick off Summer Reading with some noise. Ray Soriano brings an array of his drums for a rocking good time. This event is intended for kids ages 4-11, and is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Community Storytelling: Swap local history stories in this informal gathering sponsored by the Nooksack Valley Heritage Center Committee. This event is for all ages and is scheduled for Monday, June 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All Levels Chess Club: Monthly chess club meetings include a variety of chess drills or exercises, and practice games. This event is for all ages, and is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. Superheroes & Notorious Villains: Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade can design their own costumes, play superhero and villain games, eat superhero treats and drink Joker Juice with Tammy LaPlante. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Miniature Horses: Pet these little horses the size of a large dog, and make a horse craft with Frank and Arlene Parker. This event is intended for kids ages 4-11, and is scheduled
for Tuesday, June 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ukulele for Everyone: For this monthly event, ukuleles will be available for use courtesy of the Bellingham Ukulele Group. Join Cynthia Rogers for a demo, beginning lessons and a song circle. Guitar players and other instrumentalists are welcome as well. This event takes places on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 4:15 to 5 p.m., and is intended for all ages. The I-Like-This-One Book Club: Bring a book you enjoy, share the title, what you liked about it, and read a brief excerpt. Everyone shares a favorite book, while also listening respectfully and commenting positively to others’ contributions. A projector with a wi-fi-connected laptop will be available for further investigations. Discussion will be led by Cynthia Rogers. This event is for all ages, and will take place on Wednesday, June 24, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Sumas History: Learn about Sumas’ entertaining past from Nooksack Valley nostalgia blogger Deborah Morgan. This event is intended for adults and students in grades 9-12, and is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. LEGO Show ‘n Tell: Bring in your creation and tell the library about it. Door prizes and People’s Choice Awards will be presented. This event is for kids ages 4-11. and is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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Nooksack's newest resident takes shape Carving, dubbed ‘Pioneer Logger,’ is located on Dunlaps' Nooksack Rd. property By Brent Lindquist reporter@lyndentribune.com
NOOKSACK — Drivers making their way through town in recent weeks may have noticed a new resident taking shape on the roadside. He’s actually made of wood, and he’s been crafted out of a tree located on the property of resident Dwayne Dunlap at 8675 Nooksack Rd. Kendall chainsaw artist Steve Orne worked on the carving, which Dunlap commissioned. "It’s a live stump,” Dunlap said. “They just cut the tree down. I thought (Orne) did a really nice job." Dunlap said he doesn’t yet have a name for the carving, but for now he’s calling it the “Pioneer Logger.”
Chainsaw artist Steve Orne crafts the Pioneer Logger on Nooksack Road. (Brent Lindquist/Lynden Tribune)
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