Who's Who 2016

March 30,

A Business & Service Directory for Whatcom County LYNDEN FERNDALE BELLINGHAM SUMAS

EVERSON NOOKSACK DEMING BLAINE BIRCH BAY

A Special Publication of

LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1959.

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Providing our customers with service excellence since 1966!

Welcoming new members to our community!

Call to schedule your service today!

354-4277

205 Liberty Street • Lynden, WA

Hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

ASE Certified • Superior Automotive Repair • Qualified Technicians • Diagnostic Specialists • Differential Rebuilds • 30, 60 & 90 Thousand Mile Services • Computer Reflash

L-R: Jack, Vance, Ron & Roy

Your local, independent choice for

family medicine

We take care of individuals and families through all ages and stages of life.

OB Care • Children • Adults • Seniors Birch Bay Family Medicine (360) 371-5855

Ferndale Family Medical Center (360) 384-1511

Lynden Family Medicine (360) 354-1333

Everson Family Medicine (360) 966-3441

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360-366-3303

Asphalt Paving • Driveway & Road Building • Parking Lots • Site Prep & Clearing • Environmental Cleanup Utility Installation & Repair • Retaining Walls & Rockeries • Vacuum Excavation • Excavation & Demolition 2380 Grandview Rd., Ferndale 98248 • Residential & Commercial • wrsweb.com

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Lewis Publishing Co., Inc.

March 30, 2016 To Our Valued Readers,

This special magazine published by the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record celebrates the

Whatcom County business community and its many contributions to our wonderful quality of life. We all know this is a great place to live, learn, work, and play. It is our hope that after reading through these pages you’ll get to know these businesses, their owners, and their employees just a little bit better and have a greater understanding of what they have to offer.

Inside our annual magazine of Who’s Who in Business in Whatcom County you’ll see pages of friendly faces—your neighbors—who offer an amazing variety of goods and services.

“Who’s Who” is more than just a directory to the businesses that make Whatcom County their home. This special publication also helps to define our communities that are working hard to establish and build a sustainable economic future. As our population growth continues, so do the number and variety of professional services, retail opportunities and business-tobusiness outlets. Every year, there is less and less reason to leave the county to shop or find top professionals. A mere peek at these pages should convince you of that.

The Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record have always seen ourselves as an integral part of this community. We value this opportunity each year to publish these snapshots of people and businesses that make life special in this, the most beautiful part of Washington state.

Please enjoy reading our 2016 Who’s Who Business and Service Directory magazine.

We are proud to be associated with these fine businesses and professionals in Whatcom County, and, more importantly, we are proud to do business with many of them.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Lewis Publisher

“Pioneering for the public good since 1888” Lynden Tribune | 113 6th St. | P.O. Box 153 | Lynden, WA 98264

360-354-4444 | fax: 360-354-4445

www.lyndentribune.com

Ferndale Record | 2004 Main St. | P.O. Box 38 | Ferndale, WA 98248

360-384-1411 | fax: 360-384-1417

www.ferndalerecord.com

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Lynden LYNDEN Lynden experienced a breakout year of business resurgence in 2015. It seemed as though a lot of pent-up energy finally released in a flurry of construction and new business openings.

The marquee project that everyone could watch in progress was the creation of the beautiful Waples Mercantile Building from the shell of the old Lynden Department Store of years ago. This downtown landmark project is now completed and contains the 35-room Inn at Lynden, Village Books, Avenue Bread and other businesses.

Down Front Street, Dutch Village Mall and its iconic Dutch-style windmill are in final stages of a transformation. Shops, restaurants and lodging rooms fringe a canal with koi fish, and Lynden’s community theater, the Claire vg Thomas, is a year-round destination. Youth With A Mission will use a portion of the mall as its Pacific Northwest base.

A new $30 million Lynden water treatment plant was dedicated in October. This was the city’s largest public works project ever, and with a dose of luck the plant will match the 91 years of its predecessor facility. Lynden is now positioned to provide the clean water needed for growth of Lynden and vicinity.

Industrially, 2015 brought the rapid rise of a 7.6-acre covered Preferred Freezer food storage warehouse on the city’s west side. Berries from the raspberry and blueberry fields of Whatcom County, and even cranberries from Canada, will fill the space, and an expansion is already being planned. Lynden rightfully claims the title of Raspberry Capital of North America, as a lion’s share of the continent’s red raspberries for processing are grown within a 20-mile radius.

Lynden has always been the center of agriculture in north Whatcom, which claims more dairy farms than any other county in the state. Certified seed potatoes are another specialty.

Farm equipment dealerships were joined last year by a Tractor Supply outlet stocked with the gear even for the hobby farmer and rural resident.

With the classy Jansen Art Center (2012) added in, Lynden is back to being a delightful attraction for tourists and the happy home of choice for its nearly 13,000 population.

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Specializing in Heavy Equipment Repair & Service.

• Engine • Transmission • Differential Rebuilding • Truck & Equipment Maintenance & Repair • Farm Trucks • Silage Boxes • Mobile Repair

L-R: Rick Sorensen, Martin Sorensen, Will Van Vleet, Tammy Sorensen, Ryan Sorensen, Brent Parcels, Jake Burns

Family Owned & Operated for 10 Years!

360.318.1000 • 8195 Hannegan Rd., Lynden, WA 98264

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Historic plots are available in both cemeteries. No-interest purchase plans.

lyndencemetery.com

thegreenwoodcemetery.com

On the Southeast corner of Front & Meridian

On the South side of East Wiser Lake Road

The only Washington Heritage Cemetery in Whatcom County

A lovely, rustic cemetery with Urn and Scatter gardens

DID YOU KNOW? There is only one person interred in either the Lynden or Greenwood cemeteries who was born in the 18th Century. William Earle was born in Vermont in 1796.

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New & bargain books, unique & fun gifts, cards, candy, jewelry, toys, seasonal items, and much more.

Stop in and say hi!

Historic Hospitality

Books & Gifts

Open Daily

The Waples Mercantile Building, 430 Front St., Lynden, WA • 360.526.2133 VILLAGEBOOKS.COM

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A Full Service Auto Repair Facility • Brakes • Tune-Ups • Mufflers • Transmissions • Electrical • Shocks & Struts • Factory Scheduled Maintenance • Check Engine Light Diagnostics • Clutches • Engines

354-7698 • Mon. - Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-2 • 8181 Guide Meridian • Lynden

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Lynden

OF

2015

We treat eye injuries, eye infections.

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LYNDEN SERVICE CENTER Serving Whatcom County since 1984

Conveniently located on the corner of Grover and 7th streets, Lynden Service Center has been in business the past 32 years.

Owners Jerry Brann and Ken VanMersbergen keep the most advanced diagnostic equipment available in their facility.

Our team is ASE certified and able to work on any problem you may have with your vehicles.

Lynden Service Center strives for repeat customers with their prompt, friendly service by taking care of all your car needs, large or small. Jerry and Ken would also like to extend their services to new members of our community.

You'll be more than satisfied when you bring your vehicle for your factoryrecommended 30, 60 or 90 thousand mile check-up.

Left to right: Dave Kruse, Jerry Brann, Jim Meenk, Ken VanMersbergen, Andrew Mouw, Dave Tjoelker

For fast, friendly service and fair prices think Lynden Service Center.

700 Grover • Lynden • 354-2611 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Serving Whatcom and Skagit Counties Since 1967 Residential & Commercial • Medium & Fine Bark for your landscaping needs • Sawdust Shavings • Hog Fuel • Cedar Chips • Bark Mulch

360-384-5487 | 1546 Slater Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248 www.facebook.com/starkenburgshavings

D&D Custom Service LLC • TRUCKS • TRAILERS • AND MORE • Call today to schedule service!

Truck & Heavy Equipment Repair Welding • Fabricating Open Saturday too!

Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5 • Saturday 8-3 8971 Guide Meridian (North of the Badger) Lynden, WA

Dan Dykstra • 360-318-1648

www.ddcustomservice.com • dan@ddcustomservice.com

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Western Travel Sales We can HOOK YOU UP!

• New & Used Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels & Park Models • Sales & Service • Accessories, Storage, Parts • Trailer Hitch Sales/Installation • Full-Service Repair Shop • Mobile Service

Phone: 360-354-4477 / 800-481-4505 8165 Guide Meridian, Lynden, WA Celebrating 58 Years in Specialized Precision Repair!

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• Colors for all skin tones • Flexible hours to suit busy schedules For more information check our website at: http://www.sun-kissedstudio.blogspot.com Email: sunkissedstudio@gmail.com Call/Text:

360-961-1960

Amy Van Dalen • 212 6th Street • Lynden, WA 98264

• Unibody & full frame repair • Auto body repair • Professional color matching

901 Evergreen St, Lynden L-R: John VanderPol, Todd Maas, Jack Simmons, Brad Maier, Barb Maier, Bill Maier, Jesus Hernandez, Audrey Elmer, Brent Maier

354-2172

www.charliesautobodyinc.com

A house is not a home without delivery of the Lynden Tribune We cover the town... in fact, we cover several of the local communities. Week after week, people in-theknow turn to our pages for the latest coverage of community news and events.

We’re a great resource for finding sales and services, things to do, and things to see.

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Ferndale FERNDALE Ferndale has seen some recent ups and downs recently as far as business is concerned.

The Portal Way area is seeing something of a business boom as companies new to the area set up shop. The stretch of Second Avenue leading into Portal Way is landscaped and well-groomed, and the exit off of Interstate 5, complete with a convenient roundabout, provides a lead-in to either downtown Ferndale or Portal Way. Twin Sisters Creamery recently opened an artisan cheese shop on Portal Way, and Buds SOS has taken advantage of Washington’s marijuana legalization, setting up a retail marijuana shop. Pioneer Post Frame, a successful post frame construction company, also calls Portal Way home. Unity Care NW will open a new primary care medical center south of Portal Way Farm & Garden in a few years, serving all of north Whatcom County.

Key employers in Ferndale include Phillips66 and BP, both of which operate Cherry Point refineries. Lauder Mouldings Inc. and TriVan Truck Body are also located in Ferndale. Alcoa Intalco Works, an aluminum smelter facility and another major employer, has seen some tumultuous times this year with an announced curtailment of the operation’s smelter, although that curtailment has been delayed.

The Old Settlers Picnic celebration is a tradition dating back back to 1895, held each July in Pioneer Park near downtown. The Scottish Highland Games are held at Hovander Homestead Park the first Saturday of each June. The Northwest Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Fiestas Patrias celebration each year as well.

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Clubs & Organizations

Puget Sound Antique Tractor & Machinery Association General meeting 2nd Monday every month. Fairway Cafe 7:00 Pres: Howard Nunnikhoven psatandma@gmail.com

2016 45th Threshing Bee, Tractor & Machine Show August 3-6 Featured Tractors: CASE Tractors, Steam Engines, Cars & Lawn Mowers www.psatma.com

Lynden Pioneer Museum Interact with the past Discover the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles (44 carriages & wagons) Connect with the heritage of our agricultural community.

Call 354-3675 for tours.

Available to rent for special events.

Open year-round.

Mon-Sat 10-4

Mt. Baker TOPS CLUB Inc. Pounds Sensibly ROTAR Y Take OffPowerful support Meets every Tuesday 12:00pm Mt. Baker Rotary Building, at the NW Washington Fair.

Pres. Erik Vanerstrom Cell 360-739-2748

for weight loss and lifelong health.

Day and evening chapters in Bellingham & Lynden. www.tops.org 509-922-8820 800-932-8677

Lynden Lions Whatcom County Dahlia Society Club Established 1983 “We Serve” Meetings 2nd & 4th Thurs.

Lynden United Methodist Church 6:30 PM Interested In Joining?

Contact: Jason Kaehr 318-6495

Meetings are every 1st Monday of the month, Feb. through Nov. at 7pm, at the Laurel Grange, 6172 Guide Meridian, Lynden.

We welcome guests, visitors, new members and encourage our junior growers.

Contact our President, Paul Bloomquist for any additional information.

360-354-4346, or e-mail: pabloomer@comcast.net or www.WhatcomCountyDahliaSociety.org for more information

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Clubs & Organizations

LYNDEN BREAKFAST KIWANIS Join us Wednesday mornings at 6:45am at the Fairway Café.

Being a member of Kiwanis gives you an opportunity to spend some time giving back to the community you live in.

For information call: Arnie VanDyken 354-2881

Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club of Ferndale of Bellingham Tues. Noon at Mt. Baker Lanes Downtown Ferndale

Supporting the Ferndale Community Pres. Larry Marrs Sec. Cathy Watson For more info, call Pete at 380-2277

Meeting at Bellingham Golf & Country Club 12 noon Tuesdays

ested in joining?

Contact: Vaughn Hagen, 671-6961

LYNDEN (NOON) KIWANIS “Dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time”. We strive to form enduring friendships, render altruistic service, build better communities plus cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

Proceeds from annual fundraising events support local youth scholarships, youth groups and programs.

We meet for lunch Wednesdays at noon at Fairway Café. For info: Jim, 360-303-0927

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Everson Sumas N EVERSON, SUMAS, N Everson / Nooksack

The eastern part of Whatcom County consists primarily of the cities of Everson, Sumas and Nooksack, along with the census-designated area known as Deming.

The largest of the more rural east-county cities, Everson boasts a bustling downtown area called home by the South Everson Lumber Company and Nylatech, as well as popular restaurants such as Herb Niemann’s Steak House, Farmer’s Roost Cafe, Bobby Lee’s and Good to Go Meat Pies.

Located near Everson is Nooksack, a small town with an identity all its own.

Nooksack boasts businesses such as Service Pro, Vavra Auto Body and Three Flavors Kitchen. Many local businesses are members of the joint EversonNooksack Chamber of Commerce.

The two cities host the Everson-Nooksack Summer and Winter festivals each year. Their annual parade is the second Saturday of July.

Located to the north, businesses such as EPL Feed and IKO Pacific are based out of Sumas, a small border town featuring several popular restaurants, an Edaleen Dairy location and a 24-hour crossing into British Columbia.

Sumas hosts events such as Sumas Community Days in June, the Sumas Junior Rodeo in July and two Sumas Bull-a-Ramas each summer. The city is a prime stopping place for people crossing the border heading both northward and southward, and a major railroad line crosses in Sumas as well.

Deming is a small hamlet on State Route 542. The Deming Logging Show and the Deming Speedway both have Deming addresses, along with True Log Homes, a prominent business in the area. Make your way up the Mt. Baker Highway and you’ll find attractions such as the North Fork Brewery and the Mount Baker Ski Area up top.

The annual Oktoberfest is a popular event held each year in Deming as well.

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Nooksack Deming NOOKSACK, DEMING

Main Office: 411 West Front St. • Sumas, WA Phone: (360) 988-5811 • 1-800-821-6288 Othello, WA 1-800-572-5464

Specializing in Dairy Nutrition, Management & Consulting Providing a Full Line of Feed Services: • Commodities • Feed Blends • Customized Formulas • Specialty Products

EPL Feed LLC thanks you and looks forward to continuing to serve your nutritional needs.

AUTO • HOME • LIFE • HEALTH • BUSINESS 103 West Main Street Everson, WA 98247 (360) 966-3732

617 Cherry Street Sumas, WA 98295 (360) 988-2462

www.KELLEYINSURE.com

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Rome Community Bible Church

Bible Classes

2720 Mt. Baker Highway • Bellingham 360-592-5600 www.rcbcbellingham.com

Sunday @ 9:00 AM

Worship Service

Sunday @ 10:15 AM 1254 W. Smith Rd., Bellingham 360-384-5403

Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Service 11:00am Pastor Scott Lidbeck

gsccbellingham.org CUSTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

8800 Bender Rd, Lynden 360-354-3434 www.sonlightchurch.com Sunday Worship: 9 & 10:30 am Sunday School (all ages) : 9 am Last Sunday of the month: 10 am Summer Worship: 10 am

2996 Main St Custer, WA 98240 360-366-5181 custercumc@gmail.com

Rev. Querubin C. Canlas, Jr Worship, 10 AM Sundays Sunday School & Youth Group Bible Study 10 AM Wednesday Choir Practice 6 PM Wednesday UM Women Every 2nd Monday 7 PM 55+ Potluck Luncheon Every 2nd Wed Noon Prayer Shawl Ministry Every 4th Wed 2 PM Men’s Meeting Every 4th Wed 7 PM Come and join us at our little, country church.

CALVARY CREEKSIDE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

Rev. Becky Langholz Sunday Worship 10:00 am Youth Group 6:00 pm ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

7215 Valley View Road North of Ferndale between Bay and Grandview Roads

360-366-5567

zionlutheranwhatcom.org office.zion@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook!

Sunday Worship 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

All Ages Welcome Children’s Ministry Provided 2313 E. Badger Rd 360-966-5673 admin@cvcreekside.com www.cvcreekside.com

A Calvary Chapel Ministry

Sending out servanthearted disciples with a passion for Jesus Christ and the World Sunday worship 10am, 6:30pm

300 7th Street • 354-3664 info@faithreformedlynden.com www.faithreformedlynden.com

Who’s Who 2016 PORTAL WAY CHURCH OF CHRIST

Services: Sunday Classes 10AM, Worship 11 AM & 6 PM Wednesday Class 7PM Community Clothing Bank 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10 AM - 12 PM Evangelist: Dr. Jack W. Keller 6300 Portal Way/P.O. Box 99 Ferndale, WA 98248

(360) 384-6741

A People Caring Bible Believing Church

First Reformed Church Sunday Worship celebration times 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

6th & Grover St, Lynden, WA

360.354.4221 www.lyndenfrc.org

Mt. Baker Church of Christ 1860 Mt. Baker Highway P.O. Box 30821 Bellingham WA 98228

(360) 752-2692 Evangelist Joe R. Price Sunday: Bible classes 9:30 a.m.

Worship services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible classes 7:00 p.m. www.bibleanswer.com/mtbaker

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GOSHEN COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Bill Peters

Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study Tues. 9:00 am Adult Bible Study Wed. 7:00 pm

966-2029

6459 Mission Road

LYNDEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Everyone Welcome!

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Conrado Gonzaga Sunday Worship: 10:30am Adult Sunday School: 9:30am Children’s Sunday School: 10:30am Bible Study: Thursdays -10am, 6pm

360-354-4169

500 N. 14th Street, Lynden office@lyndenumc.com www.lyndenumc.com

Triu mph Lu th era n Chu rch – AFL C

Sunday Worship Schedule: Sunday school for all ages 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am

Other Worship Opportunities: Wednesday Bible Study Men’s Brotherhood Women’s Missionary Federation We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God in all its parts and we submit to its authority as the sole rule for faith and life in Jesus Christ regardless of man’s attitude toward it.

5719 Church Road, Ferndale 360-384-1129 • aflc.org

GRACE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Pastor Delaine Bailey

Sunday Worship Services 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Evening Service 6:00 pm Awana 6:45 pm Wednesday 338 North Park St, Lynden

354-4321

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Bellingham BELLINGHAM As the largest city in Whatcom County, it comes as no surprise that Bellingham offers a diverse mix of business and industry. From healthcare to manufacturing and information technology to retail, every corner of Bellingham has something different to offer.

The largest employer in Bellingham is PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

With well over 2,000 employees, the county’s full-service hospital has so many support services attached to it, the healthcare industry has grown up around it. Add in multiple private practices, alternative medicine groups, assistedliving facilities and the popular Family Care Network of doctors and healthcare not only provides a service, but is also a business in Bellingham, accounting for over 13 percent of the workforce, according to the Bellingham Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Another of Bellingham’s largest employers is Zodiak Airline Cabin Interiors, a company serving the needs of the airline industry and positioned strategically near the powerful airline industries throughout western Washington. Couple Zodiak with companies such as Cascade DAFO, makers of custom and prefabricated foot and ankle braces, and manufacturing in Bellingham represents over 10 percent of the local workforce.

Retail has proven an important aspect of Bellingham business, from the recently renovated Bellis Fair Mall to the shopping district of Fairhaven, retail not only represents a heavy employment base — the retailers at Bellis Fair Mall employ over 2,000 full-time workers combined — but also offers a diversity in business culture, whether at Bellis Fair, Fairhaven, downtown Bellingham or elsewhere. In total, retail jobs nearly equal those of healthcare.

Often retail gets a boost from other local businesses as well. Recently, Bellingham’s Faithlife, publisher of Bible study software and one of Bellingham’s largest employers, almost singlehandedly revitalized downtown Bellingham by renovating a key office building and luring restaurants and shops back to the downtown core.

What to watch for: While a tedious process, Bellingham still sits poised to redevelop the Waterfront District, used for decades by a Georgia-Pacific pulp and paper plant. Those plans and finished developments will further serve to diversify and strength the business community in Bellingham.

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MT. BAKER VISION CLINIC

Dr. Wayne Musselman

Dr. Jeffrey Larson

Dr. Brian Koning

Dr. Kelly Larsen

Voted Best in n!

Lynde You deserve the best in optical and medical eye care!

LYNDEN 1610 Grover Street, 360-354-7933 • Mon., Wed., Thurs. 8:30am-5pm, Tues., 10am-5pm, Fri., 12-5pm BELLINGHAM 720 Birchwood Avenue, 360-733-1720 • Mon. - Fri., 8am-5:30pm

Since 1951. One Clinic. Two Locations.

Give us a call or check out our website • www.mtbakervision.com

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Blaine BLAINE,

Birch BIRCH

Located in the northwest reaches of Whatcom County with Interstate 5 running through the area, cross-border trade highlights the commerce of Blaine and Birch Bay. But so does the allure of the ocean.

With a variety of import/export operations located in Blaine, a major branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a variety of smaller servicerelated businesses accommodating the needs of pleasure and commercial traffic between the United States and Canada, Blaine serves the needs of the traveler. It does more than that too.

A couple of Blaine’s largest businesses include the manufacturing plants of Nature’s Path Foods, a maker of organic cereal, and Totally Chocolate. Both businesses have continued to grow.

The water will always remain a strong draw for both Blaine and Birch Bay and the tourism community stays lively, especially during the warmer summer months. Birch Bay offers a robust vacation rental scene.

The history of water-based business in the area has translated into a modern, thriving tourism base. Alaska Packers Association was once the world’s largest salmon cannery. While long since closed, the picturesque setting of the Semiahmoo Spit, where the cannery operated, has been turned into resort.

A recent multi-million-dollar renovation to the resort offers one of the most scenic places to stay in all of Whatcom County, all without losing the history of the location.

What to watch for: With the recent overhaul of Semiahmoo’s resort, expect a renewed interest in bringing more life to Blaine’s downtown waterfront and a continued focus on the water-related business activity in Birch Bay.

Bay H BAY

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Ferndale 6100 Portal Way, Ferndale, WA 98248 Lynden Farm & Garden PO Box 639 309 Walnut Street, Lynden, WA 98264 Phone: (360)384-3688 Phone: (360)354-5611 Fax: (360)384-3635

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yellowcabinc.com | 1-800-TAXI-CAB

1225 E. Sunset Dr, Ste #150 • Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 738-0359 • www.sunsetbeautysupply.com

RECYCLING TODAY for a better tomorrow!

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360-384-8011 www.rdsdisposal.com

4916 LaBounty Dr. Ferndale, WA

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 7:30-5:30

Practicing in Ferndale Over 23 Years

(360) 380-4553

New Patients & Emergencies Welcome Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy for Life!

2086 Main St. (P.O. Box 1313), Ferndale, WA 98248 www.dentistferndale.com | Fax (360) 384-6282

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Sell Your Home in 1 Day SellersChallenge.com

ben kinney 360.389.2089 877.739.7070

Keller Williams Western Realty • 2211 Rimland Dr. Ste. 124, Bellingham WA 98226

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I-5 exit 270 in Birch Bay Square

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Agent/President (360) 734-0416 (360) 734-4051 Fax

2615 Meridian Bellingham, WA 98225

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Original Jewelry Designs 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Genuine Gemstones

6497 Woodlyn Road Ferndale, WA 98248 (360) 384-6955 www.cedarwoods-k9.com

CANDI’S JEWELRY & Gift Gallery

10 AM - 5:30 PM Friday - Saturday

360-366-0121 • 360-384-3187 1371 Paradise Rd. Ferndale, WA www.candisjewelry.com

DeKoster Excavating, Inc. Roads • Underground Utilities • Site Prep • Septic Installation

Derek DeKoster Cell: 815-7129 9602 Double Ditch Road • Lynden, WA 98264 dekosterexcavating@hotmail.com www.DeKosterExcavating.com

Heston Hauling

24 Hour Car Rentals

•Towing • Recovery • Tire Change • Fuel Delivery • Lock Out • Jump Start

360-312-TOWS (8697)

6397 B Portal Way, Ferndale WA 98248 • hestonhauling@gmail.com

Office Hrs: 9AM-6PM Facility Hrs: 6AM-10PM Access 7 days a week and all major Holidays

5480 Nielsen Ave. Ferndale, WA (Road to Hovander Park)

(360) 384-3022

www.ferndaleministorageinc.com

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WHATCOM COUNTY Retirement Centers, Adult Family Homes, In-home Care & Assisted Living Meadow Greens

Independent and Assisted Living Apartments.

Meadow Greens is an active 55 plus community designed to provide the highest quality of amenity based services. Some of the great amenities residents enjoy include free golf at Homestead Golf and Country Club, three daily meals in Meadow Greens Outward Nine Restaurant, a catered social calendar and so much more. Meadow Greens also offers a small assisted living wing for residents needing help with daily living activities. www.meadowgreenslynden.com 301 W. Homestead Blvd., Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-8200

We offer on call 24/7 personalized case by case care. From 1-24 hours of all levels of care by a caregiver of your choice. Visit our website at www.visitingangelsWA.com or call our Bellingham office at 360.671.8388 to set up your free in-home consultation.

We provide the services that enable you to Stay in YOUR home, with the care YOU want, when YOU want it.

For over 30 years, we have provided solutions for your home-care needs through Professional Client Advocacy, Education and Renowned In-home Caregiving services.

Services include housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, assistance with personal care such as bathing, toileting and ambulation and dementia care as well as RN visits, medication management or support during Care Transitions. Call us at 360-734-3849 for a free home care needs assessment.

www.HomeAttendantCare.com

Northwest Regional Council

Aging & Disability Resources 600 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 738-2500

Supporting the independence, dignity, and health of community members in northwestern Washington .

Your Connection to Community Resources Confidential and Free of Charge.

Aging and Disability Resources provides information and assistance with access to services to adults age 60 and over, people of any age with disabilities, and friends and family members on behalf of clients. Contact us for information and assistance on: Medicare/Medicaid, Long-Term Care, Caregiver Support, Housing, In-Home Care, Medical/Dental, Legal Options, Prescription Assistance, and more.

Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. The Alzheimer Society provides support, education and resources to help you and your loved ones through your dementia journey. We offer support groups for caregivers and people with dementia, free memory screenings, and Project Lifesaver tracking bracelets for those who wander. Remember, you are not alone! Contact us at: 360-671-3316, or visit www.alzsociety.org.

INSURANCE WORK SPECIALISTS Lifetime Warranty On All Work

SPECIALIZING IN: • Collision Repairs • Laser Frame Measuring • Major Collision • Semis & RVs

360-354-2104 • 210 Main Street, Lynden • www.mapleleafautobody.com

Proudly Serving Whatcom County Since 1947 “Traditional Service Meeting Modern Needs.”

Lynden

8450 Depot Rd.

Mount Vernon

219 Suzanne Lane

Ferndale

5494 Barrett Rd. Family owned and operated

354-4471 or Toll Free 800-254-4471

home & garden

Seasonal Annuals & Perennials Premium Hanging Baskets Container Gardening Trees, Shrubs, & Vines Edibles & Indoor Plants Garden Pots & Home Decor Gardening Supplies & Soil Amendments Christmas Gifts & Poinsettias Events: Spring Open House April 23 8210 Portal Way, Blaine, WA 98230 (360) 366-3906 – Hours: 9AM–5PM

WWW.VWHOMEANDGARDEN.COM

Clean Green solutions, Where does yard waste go?

• Green Earth Technology • Nooksack Valley Disposal • RDS Disposal • SSC FoodPlus!

Clean Green items include: FOOD All foods including meat scraps, dairy, seafood, fish, shells & bones.

YARD DEBRIS All compostable yard debris: grass, weeds, leaves, branches & seasonal items.

PAPER All food-soiled compostable items including pizza boxes, to-go cartons, napkins, paper towels, plates, cups & bowls.

NO Trash Bags, pet waste, plastics or litter of any kind …Thank You!

*NO Metal, Plastic, Lumber or painted material should be sent to composting.

• We accept any size of yard waste • We accept sod & soil • Pay Your Way: Cash, Debit, Credit...

• No minimum charges • Convenient Hours

Only 15-20 min. North of Clean Green!

RECYCLING & COMPOSTING SERVICES / MULCH & TOPSOIL SUPPLIER

Questions? Call 360.354.4936 Meadowlark Rd.

N Pole Rd.

Hannegan

774 Meadowlark Rd Lynden OPEN us!

M-F 7:30-4:30 Sat. 8:00-3:00

www.barkleyvillage.com

(near the Woburn Street Haggen)

Offers a wonderful assortment of restaurants, services & specialty shops

Get our free GPS Home Search app at your Apple App Store or Google Play today!

671-9640

www.Johnlscott.com

Kristi Bailey, MD • Aaron Kuzin, MD Ingrid Carlson, MD • Justin Wright, OD 2075 Barkley Blvd. #205, Bellingham

Way Yin, M.D.

527-8111

676-6233

671-7131

www.bellinghamspine.com

www.whatcomeyes.com

HAMANN ’S GALLERY & GIFT Kurt R. Swanson, D.D.S. Jessica F. Rogers D.D.S.

Picture Framing, Artwork & Gifts

733-8898

733-1334

in the Barkley Medical Center for over 15 years.

Eric. D. Miller, PT, DPT Cert. MDT Theodore F. Molaski, PT, DPT, OCS Laurie Bertsche, PT, DPT, OCS Rachelle Knutson, DPT Margo Malone, PT Heather Savage, MPT

Craig Stephens, DPT Tracy Norvell, PT, OCS Jamie Denham, MS, PT Kim McBride, DPT, MTC Katy Smith, DPT, OCS Barbara Karabin, DPT, OCS

733-4008

www.fyzicalbellingham.com