Who's Who 2018

A Special Publication of

&

March 28,

2018

Who’s Who

A Business & Service Publication for Whatcom County

• BELLINGHAM • NOOKSACK • BIRCH BAY • FERNDALE • EVERSON • DEMING • LYNDEN • SUMAS • BLAINE

Medicare Advantage Plans • Supplement Plans • Prescription Drug Plans

SOMETHING

BIG

IS COMING TO

LYNDEN!

VIBRANTUSA IS EXPANDING OUR SERVICES BY OPENING A

NEW

OFFICE IN LYNDEN AS WE CELEBRATE OUR

15TH ANNIVERSARY

SERVING WHATCOM COUNTY. Opening Late Spring 2018 ~ Stop in Or Give Us a Call!

504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden, WA 98264 360-733-5111 • www.VibrantUSA.com Independent | Trusted | Unbiased

Providing our customers with service excellence since 1966!

Welcoming new members to our community!

Call to schedule your service today!

360-354-4277

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 • Brakes & Tune-Ups • 30, 60 & 90 Thousand Mile Services • Computer Reflash

L-R: Jack, Vance, Ron & Roy

“Choose An Agent Who’s Been Around the Block”

• Medicare Advantage Plans • Part D Prescription Plans • Medicare Supplements • Final Expenses • Life Insurance • Long Term Care • Annuities

16 Years Serving Seniors in our Community!

Your Medicare Insurance Specialists

360-354-5333

113 Third Street, Lynden • www.jefflamphere.com

AUTOBODY “Since 1933”

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

INSURANCE WORK SPECIALISTS

arranty Lifetime W ork On All W

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

L-R: Vince Hill, Cody Hudson, and Tyler Huartson

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

Lynden

8450 Depot Rd.

Mount Vernon

420 Suzanne Lane

Ferndale

5494 Barrett Rd. Family owned and operated

360-354-4471 or Toll Free 800-254-4471

Who’s Who 2018

1

Table of Contents 2

3

Superfeet

Bringing

CreativiTea

8

to Lynden

brings it home to Ferndale

Offering to help

10

Small Businesses

Business Groups Networking abounds

12

Whatcom County

14

Coffee House

by the numbers

New

16

Noon Kiwanis Club small, but serves big-time

aims to capture the

Sumas feel

20

Top Employers of Whatcom County

2

Who’s Who 2018

B ringing C reativiTea to L ynden

Saturday morning painting at CreativiTea on Front Street in Lynden draws in artists of all ages. (Ashley Hiruko/Lynden Tribune)

Bellingham ceramics business expands into north county

ceramics business at 306-B Front St. Grandparents and grandchildren, couples on a date night, or those with an interest in pottery can stop by, choose a piece to paint and return to pick it up after it’s been glazed.

This simple process has brought bliss LYNDEN — East downtown to those at the first store in Fairhaven. might look a little different.

The quiet change came about Now Graham is hoping to elicit those as Lynden residents were celebrat- same feelings in the north county. ing Christmas with Sinterklaas and ringing in the new year. That’s when The beginnings When Chinook Graham opened her CreativiTea owner Chinook Graham was opening a second branch of her first business Paint Expressions in Bell-

ingham in 1998, she was just 19.

“We have customers who were coming in the whole 20 years,” Graham said. “I’ve watched their kids grow up and go to college.”

Younger than most of her company-owner counterparts, Graham said her age aided her ability to succeed as a small business owner.

“Some people that have had business dreams have sometimes fallen at the wayside because they See CreativiTea on page 4

901 Evergreen St, Lynden, WA

360-354-2172

www.charliesautobodyinc.com Celebrating 60 Years in Specialized Precision Repair!

• Complete Collision Repair • Lifetime Guarantee • Professional Paint Matching

Who’s Who 2018

3

Superfeet brings it home to Ferndale Dedicated to ‘shape,’ company now handles all distribution and most manufacturing and assembly of products in Ferndale FERNDALE — Superfeet Worldwide is embracing automation while keeping people employed and bringing the majority of its operations home to Ferndale.

Located on Scout Place off Hovander Road, Superfeet has existed in the Pacific Northwest for about 40 years. The business creates insoles, shoe inserts and footwear popular for its “heel-cradling, arch-hugging shape,” according to the Superfeet website.

The company has come a long way in its 40 years, and much has changed even Superfeet employees use a variety of high-tech solutions to get products from the warehouse into customers’ hands. (Courtesy photo) in just the past decade.

See Superfeet on page 6

Check your options with us!

Personal Planning: Life Insurance Disability Insurance*** Long Term Care Insurance Fixed Annuities* Variable Annuities** Mutual Funds** Brokerage Accounts**

Advanced Planning: Estate Planning Charitable Gift Planning Executive Compensation Plans Business Continuation Business Succession

Business Planning:

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Shane Van Dalen, Agent www.newyorklifelynden.com | 360-354-4433 | 517 Liberty Street | Lynden, WA 98264

Group and Individual Medical*** Group Dental*** Medicare Supplements*** Supplemental Insurance*** Buy/Sell Agreement Funding SEP/SIMPLE/401(k) Plans**

*Issued by New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation. **Securities offered by Shane VanDalen, Registered Representative of NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed Insurance Agency. ***Products offered through one or more carriers not affiliated with New York Life, dependent on carrier authorization and product availability in your state or locality.

4

Who’s Who 2018

CreativiTea: A move to Lynden draws new customers branch of her business in Lynden on Front Street.

She opened her doors to art enthusiasts on Dec. 15, 2017 — taking over a spot that had been a little pottery studio.

The owner of Tickles Paint Studio, the previous business, used to pour ceramics for Graham. Years later, that connection came into play again.

“When she was ready to move on, she asked me if I wanted to come take over the space,” Graham said. “That’s kind of how (the new location) initially started.”

Customers and painters of all experience levels have already begun to frequent the ceramics scene.

Graham is starting to build her name in the Lynden community, a place she’s already infatuated with. “Lynden, in general, is a quaint little town,” she said.

“I loved being in Fairhaven,” Graham said. “The business community there is a smaller community within Bellingham.

Lynden kind of reminded me of that.”

In addition to the pottery painting aspect, Graham has plans to get more into clay impressions, offering clients a way to make hand impressions and other objects. And she might consider expanA young painter works on a project piece. (Ashley Hiruko/Lynden Tribune) sion into other media.

“There’s a learning curve to it,” GraContinued from page 2 To know all of the families that have come ham said. “Working with the clay up here in — I like that aspect a lot. I didn’t quite allows us to get used to it and create a process so we can offer it.” have more responsibility, like a family,” expect that when I started.”

For more information on CreativGraham said. “At 19 I didn’t really have iTea, call 360-354-5422 or visit the busithose things. I was able to devote every- A new Lynden front ness website at http://www.creativitea.

Years later, after finding success and thing to that dream and that was really changing the business name to Creativ- com. helpful at that time.”

— Ashley Hiruko

The idea of starting a ceramics paint- iTea, Graham decided to open another ing business struck Graham after she had visited a similar place in the University District of Seattle. “I painted my brother a wedding gift and really loved the whole process of it,” Graham said.

At the time, she had already completed an associate degree in fine arts and was looking at furthering her art education. Instead, she took a move from her mother, who owns the Abbey Garden Tea Room in Bellingham, and opened her own business.

“I was always interested in art,” Graham said. “I just didn’t know what I would do with it. This kind of just came along.”

A natural at the artistic side of things, Graham never imagined she’d get enjoyment out of business dealings.

“The business end kind of became a passion,” Graham said. “I didn’t know I would love working with employees, This is the end result of the crafting project. (Ashley Hiruko/Lynden Tribune) working with customers as much as I do.

Who’s Who 2018

5

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.

Specializing in Heavy Equipment Repair & Service.

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

L-R: Jake Burns, Rick Sorensen, Martin Sorensen, Brent Parcels, Leo Harrison, Tyson Rauch, Tammy Sorensen, and Ryan Sorensen

Family Owned & Operated for 11 Years!

360.318.1000 • 8195 Hannegan Rd., Lynden, WA 98264

Who’s Who 2018

6

Superfeet: Company brought operations back to Ferndale Continued from page 3 “Over the last five to six years, we’ve had a couple of different shifts,” said Amy Olive, Superfeet’s consumer marketing manager, “one of those being a major shift in our leadership.”

Part of that change included bringing on Dave Howard, Superfeet’s chief operations officer, as well as chief executive and president John Rauvola and marketing leader Eric Hayes.

“Our new leadership team has been really instrumental in envisioning where there is opportunity for our company to grow, and seeing beyond just insoles,” Olive said.

The big question that needed answering was, at first glance, a simple one: what exactly does Superfeet make? The obvious answer was insoles, but the deeper and more accurate answer turned out to be “shape.”

“We are a shape expert, but obviously we started at the feet,” Howard said.

The team at Superfeet determined that the shape of its products is what makes Superfeet desirable to customers. The shape is what helps customers walk more comfortably and what sets Superfeet’s products apart, Howard said.

Flowbuilt Manufacturing, a new facility owned by Superfeet.

The building is set to open in the next few months and the effort was announced in December at The Running Event conference in Austin, Texas.

Flowbuilt is centered on Superfeet’s new customization effort. The new facility neighbors the Ferndale headquarters and can develop, design and build custom footwear for partner brands.

Flowbuilt will also focus on Superfeet’s new 3D printed insole initiative. Using a FitStation, created via a collaboration between Superfeet and HP, customers can have their feet scanned to determine pressure patterns, heel rotation, propulsion index and dynamic knee variation. The FitStation then uses that data to create individualized products designed for each person using what Superfeet and Flowbuilt call a “kinetic profile” for each user. The data is then sent to Flowbuilt where an individualized insole is 3D printed and shaped speFlowbuilt Just across the way from Superfeet is cifically to the customer’s exact needs. ard said.

Automation has helped Superfeet completely overhaul the way it handles the various facets of running business, and the company has been able to do so without cutting jobs.

“We don’t put machinery in and then reduce the workforce,” Howard said. “What we have done is put machinery in to allow us to bring more volume into this facility but keep the same team.”

Stepping into Superfeet’s warehouse reveals a human assembly station right next to an automated machine. Howard said the machine can do the equivalent work of about six people while keeping the production consistent and essentially eliminating the repetitive strain injuries that sometimes came with repeatedly assembling and boxing insoles.

“It’s working smarter, not harder. That’s the way I like to view it,” Howard said.

Back to Ferndale Up until about three years ago, about 80 percent of assembly and manufacturing and 30 percent of distribution of Superfeet products happened elsewhere. New working methodologies, including the onset of automation, have helped the company expand its reach far beyond what it was before while bringing every facet of the work right back to Ferndale.

“We now do 98 percent of assembly and manufacturing from Ferndale and ful- FitStations like the one at Fairhaven Runners & Walkers help customers fill 100 percent of our distribution,” How- tailor their shoes and insoles specifically to their feet. (Courtesy photo)

RV’s, Park Models, Parts,

Sales & Service

Western Travel Sales

1-800-481-4505 • 360-354-4477

8165 GUIDE MERIDIAN • LYNDEN, WA 98264 www.westerntravelsales.com Check out our inventory online

Who’s Who 2018

7

Superfeet uses a combination of automation and hands-on work to package its products. (Courtesy photo) There is a FitStation up and running at Fairhaven Runners & Walkers in Bellingham.

This ME3D process is beneficial for customers, Howard said, because it provides products specifically tuned to their unique needs. It is beneficial for retailers because each ME3D product is madeto-order, meaning they do not need to commit to ordering a set amount of

product and then trying to sell through it.

Flowbuilt will also produce a highperformance running shoe in partnership with Seattle’s Brooks Running Company. Customized Superfeet ME3D Recover sandals will also be released.

Both are slated to hit the market in the second quarter of 2018.

“Superfeet fully believes in its goal

LYNDEN SERVICE CENTER Serving Whatcom County since 1984

to positively impact as many lives as possible,” Howard said. The company donates 1 percent of all its revenue — not profit, not margin, but overall revenue — each year to charitable organizations.

“The better we do as an organization, the more we can give back,” he said.

Visit www.superfeet.com for more information.

— Brent Lindquist

Conveniently located on the corner of Grover and 7th streets, Lynden Service Center has been in business the past 34 years.

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

Their 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 • 360-354-2611 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

8

Who’s Who 2018

Offering help to small businesses

Kristen and Bernie Hansen (center), of HBHansen Construction and clients of the SBDC, pose with faculty and family. (Ashley Hiruko/Lynden Tribune)

Whatcom SBDC willing to give advice at specific points of need WHATCOM — The Small Business Development Center in Whatcom County has been in action since 1983, offering businesses in the area resources and guidance.

The organization works primarily with established businesses, helping them to grow or increase capacity, but the SBDC has also dabbled in some start-up work — all free of cost for the business clients.

“Small business is the backbone of our economy,” said CJ Seitz, director of the Bellingham SBDC. “Most of our employment and economic growth is coming from these places. When our small business clients do well, our economy does well. Rising tides lift most boats.”

Businesses around Whatcom County have reached out to the Bellinghambased SBDC for the expertise.

Kristen Hansen of HBHansen Construction Inc. started that Lynden business with her husband Bernie in 1994, and they have worked with the Western Washington University branch of SBDC for over 15 years.

“There’s an incredible amount of satisfaction that comes from realizing a community’s need (whether it be a library, a fire station, a park) and pulling all the pieces together to bring it to fruition

— a tangible reality — and then seeing it used the way it was intended,” Hansen said about owning a construction company.

But commerce, especially a small business, can be complicated.

HBHansen was experiencing some “growing pains.” That’s when Kristen reached out to the Development Center for advice on cash flow.

And ongoing over the years, the SBDC has given the Hansens marketing advice, hiring advice, input into their business plan and “just acted as a sounding board when we needed to talk through a business situation,” Hansen said.

“I really appreciate how they have

experts in all different areas, because running a business is so multi-faceted,” she added.

Advisors at the SBDC have had their own experience with business. It’s a requirement that those certified to advise have owned or managed operations.

Seitz owned a contract landscaping company and spent time as vice president of an industrial contracting firm. And the other certified business advisors at the WWU branch — there are more than 20 SBDC locations across Washington State — have similar stories of business experience.

Even Zev Siegl, one of the original founders of Starbucks, was once in the role.

“We all pull together our resources,” Seitz said of the many business advisors in the state. “We rely on each other. We have experts in exporting, agronomy or tech startups. We’ll Skype folks in to help out, too.”

A new certified rural advisor is currently in the works with SBDC. The focus will be outreach work with small business owners in rural communities. “It doesn’t always work for clients out in the county to come and see us,” said Eric Grimstead, Bellingham advisor.

“I’d encourage anyone running a business to contact the SBDC,” said Lynden co-owner Hansen. “Build a relationship with them before you’re in a crisis mode. They’re real people with a heart for helping small businesses of Whatcom County succeed.”

— Ashley Hiruko

From left, CJ Seitz and Eric Grimstead of the SBDC. (Courtesy photos/WWU SBDC)

Who’s Who 2018

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

9

Local, Independent, Trusted.

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

Thank you from EPL Feed LLC and we look forward to continuing to serve your nutrition needs.

103 West Main Street Everson, WA 98247 (360) 966-3732

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

www.KELLEYINSURE.com

MT. BAKER VISION CLINIC Dr. Wayne Musselman

BELLINGHAM • State-of-the-art building • Best selection of eyewear and sunwear in NW Washington 720 Birchwood Ave.

360-733-1720 Mon. - Fri. 8am-5:30pm

Dr. Jeffrey Larson

Dr. Brian Koning

Dr. Kelly Larsen

LYNDEN •Personalized vision care since 1989 • Small town flavor • Full medical and eye emergency care 1610 Grover

360-354-7933 Mon., Wed., Thurs.

8:30am-5pm Tues., 10am-5pm Fri., 12-5pm

You deserve the best in optical and medical eye care!

Since 1951. One Clinic. Two Locations.

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

10

Who’s Who 2018

Business groups Networking abounds

Whatcom Young Professionals

The Merchant Mingle

Bellingham B2B Lead Generation and Referral Networking

Whatcom Business Builders

Created in 2006, this networking group has a multitude of gathering opportunities for young business professionals in the county and is a division of the Bellingham/ Whatcom Chamber of Commerce.

This group is focused on business-to-business connections. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring business cards. During gatherings tips and sales leads will be shared. Check out the Meetup page at www. meetup.com/Bellingham-B2B-Lead-Generation-Referral-Networking.

Bellingham Design Drinks and Talks

Happening every other month at 221 Prospect St., Design Drinks and Talks offers up to three short presentations by artists, architects, cartographers, designers and programmers. There will be opportunities to network with other creatives and professionals.

Ferndale’s downtown Merchant Mingle kicked off in November 2017, and its inaugural meeting featured about 30 downtown Ferndale business people gathered for networking. Another Mingle took place in March, and another is planned for July. The effort is sponsored by the Ferndale Downtown Association.

Business professionals from diverse sector areas meet once a month to not only network, but to collaborate, brainstorm and make connections. From time to time guest speakers will present their wisdom and knowledge with the group. Interested parties should visit the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ groups/244842862640260.

Amazing Women of Bellingham

This group gives business women in Bellingham (and surrounding areas) a place to connect and meet other female professionals. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill, 7 Bellwether Way, Bellingham. Visit www.meetup.com/AmazingWomenofBellingham/ for more on this group.

Who’s Who 2018

11

Serving Whatcom and Skagit Counties Since 1967 Residential & Commercial • Medium & Fine Bark for your landscaping needs • Sawdust Shavings • Hog Fuel • Oversized Bark Mulch for ground cover & habitat restoration

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

Lynden We treat eye injuries, eye infections.

FULL SERVICE

OF

2015, 2016 & 2017!

From our family to yours, we love our patients and we care about you.

Come join our Vision Plus family.

Optical & Medical Eye Exams and Refractions Given 5 Days a week

By Dr. John McGiffin, Optometric Physician We will bill your insurance OR Private Pay Eye Exam is $79

Regular Hours 10-6 and Every Other Saturday at 1824 Front St. Suite B 360-933-1815

From left to right: Robby, Melissa, Mrs. Jenette McGiffin, Rebecca, Dr. John McGiffin, and Nathan

Who’s Who 2018

12

whatcom county by the numbers

Population demographics

216,800 Population

2,107.9

102.9

square miles

people per square mile

Population gender

37

Median age

Male population: 107,399

20%

Female population: 109,401

Under age 18

50/50

64%

Age 18 to 64

Income

$28,261 $56,411

Per capita income

Median income

15.9%

Persons under poverty line

45% 32% 20% 3% Under $50K

$50K - $100K

$100K - $200K

Over $200K

Who’s Who 2018

13

Housing

94,189

2.5

Housing units

$313,500

Persons per household Median value owneroccupied housing units 30% 21% 18% 13%

12% 5% Under $100K

1% $100K $200K

$200K $300K

$300K $400K

$400K $500K

$500K - Over $1M $1M

Education

91.4%

32.9%

High school grad or higher

12%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Post-grad

33% 25%

21% 12%

9% No degree

High school

Some college

Bachelor’s

Post-grad

Occupation

62.7%

In civilian labor force

57.6%

Women in civilian labor force

SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau (2012-2016). Survey 5-year estimates.

Employed: 58.8 percent Unemployed: 4.3 percent Not in labor force: 36.7 percent Armed Forces: 0.1 percent

14

Who’s Who 2018

New coffee house aims to capture the Sumas feel she will be similar in size and stature to her male counterpart, but instead of panning for gold she will be pouring a cup of coffee.

Leppala said the property, which has previously been used to run a coffee stand, had become run-down over the years. He saw it as “a big eyesore” that needed a makeover. A remodel is already underway, however, and if everything goes according to plan, Leppala hopes to be serving coffee within two months.

“Anything is better than what it was,” Leppala said. “I just want to make it a nice little asset for the community.”

Inside, the menu will include some of the things you’d expect in a coffee house, but with a miner’s twist. One of the highlights will be Miner’s Muffins, a muffin shaped treat loaded with egg, sausage and other varieties for breakfast, and such options as pulled pork for lunch.

Leppala said the building includes a full kitchen that he plans on using in whatever ways possible. He added that he has wanted to open a coffee shop for a while, and when the building came up for sale he was able to make it work out.

The only hurdle Joel has to clear is the health department, but he figures to open before summer 2018. Something he is keeping in mind is the family-oriented nature of Sumas, and he wants to A miner statue sits overlooking Cherry Street in Sumas. Soon he’ll be capture that atmosphere on a daily bajoined by a wife-like counterpart. (Courtesy photo) sis.

“I want people to feel like they can pens. The expected name will be, appro- come in with their kids, sit at the picnic priately, Miner’s Lady Coffee House.

For the top of the building, Leppala tables and just have it be a nice familyis having a log-carved lady miner made friendly environment,” Leppala said.

— Nick Elges in Sedro-Woolley. A perfect fit for Sumas,

Miner’s Lady Coffee House expected to open by summer 2018

SUMAS — It’s one of the first things you see when using the Sumas-Huntingdon border crossing to enter the United States, and one of the last you see when you head into British Columbia.

The giant miner on top of the sign for the Ship Happens building on First Street at Cherry is an eye-catching statue that is impossible to miss when passing through Sumas. For a number of years, he has sat alone, but now one of the town’s newest businesses will provide a wife-like figure for the old gold-panning prospector right next door.

Local contractor Joel Leppala, who builds houses in the area, is in the process of opening a coffee house/eatery WOW Hair Salon is one of many downtown Sumas businesses. (Courtesy photo) in the vacant building next to Ship Hap-

Who’s Who 2018

15

WHATCOM COUNTY Retirement Centers, Adult Family Homes, In-home Care & Assisted Living We provide the services that enable you to Stay in YOUR home, with the care YOU want, when YOU want it.

For 35 years, we have provided solutions for your in-home care needs through Skilled Caregiving and Nursing services, Professional Client Advocacy and Family Education. Our services include housekeeping, meal prep, transportation and dementia care. We also provide assistance with personal care, bathing, toileting and ambulation 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

Meadow Greens

Independent and Assisted Living Apartments. www.meadowgreenslynden.com 301 W. Homestead Blvd., Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-8200

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.

16

Who’s Who 2018

Noon Kiwanis Club small, but serves big-time LYNDEN —We’ve all heard how important math and science skills are to the future prosperity of the United States in a global economy. Schoolkids should be excited for the challenge!

The Lynden Noon Kiwanis Club has stepped forward to help. In fall 2017 the club put a lot of work into organizing a first Kids’ Math & Science Expo at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. Fourteen stations offered a variety of hands-on activities for elementary-age students to discover, learn and play with concepts of math and science. More than 1,100 people attended, including families and teachers.

“Our club helped children realize that math and science can be fun while connecting parents with local organizations that provide educational opportunities,” reported Dan Sanford, club vice-president and leader of the new effort.

Promotion of the event got everyone into social media more than in the past as well.

The expo in the Expo Building was so successful that the Kiwanis club will repeat it in 2018 and now calls it a “signature project.”

You could say that boosting kids toward productive lives and careers is a big part of what Lynden Noon Kiwanis is all about.

Though relatively small in size, the club keeps up a big range of service into the larger community.

For instance, a recent Wednesday noon meeting called attention to a donation

Students at Saturday School are served breakfast by Kiwanis. (Calvin Bratt/ Lynden Tribune)

box to send personal items to active-duty troops, partnering with the local VFW and museum.

On Saturday, the club would be helping the Be The One teen mentoring program by serving breakfast during Saturday School at Lynden High School.

These are other ongoing involvements:

The Kids’ Math & Science Expo will be expanded in 2018. (Calvin Bratt/Lynden Tribune)

• Giving out $5,500 in scholarships each year to six seniors graduating from Lynden-area high schools.

• Giving books to New Way Ministries families, for the children to read themselves or moms to read to toddlers.

• Helping stock shelves at the Project Hope Food Bank, and serving meals on special occasions at the Lynden Community Center.

• At the holidays, giving encouragement flowers to elderly singles and doing seasonal decorations at the Lynden Library.

A club money-maker each August is parking cars in the Fairway Center parking lot during Northwest Washington Fair week.

Proceeds of projects allow the Noon Kiwanis to help these community causes: Learn to Swim for third-graders, the Lynden Boys & Girls Club, Skookum Kids child foster care, library programs, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and more.

“We are a little club (21 members), but mighty in what we are able to accomplish,” Sanford said. “Partly we do this by engaging additional friends and past members to join us in projects. Kiwanians typically build their donation budgets from fundraising projects rather than soliciting donations from members.”

— Calvin Bratt

Who’s Who 2018

17

Sunless Tanning... ...for a natural-looking, safe and beautiful tan, there’s

sun-kissed studio!

• 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

504 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-0209 Mon-Fri: 6am - 6pm

Sat/Sun: 7am - 5pm

6 Years Voted Best of Lynden!

8181 Guide Meridian, Lynden / www.lyndenlube.com 360.354.7698 / Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-2

Who’s Who 2018

18

WHATCOM COUNTY 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!

Rome Community Bible Church

www.custerumc.org

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

Life Groups throughout the week

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

All Ages Welcome

&KLOGUHQ·V 0LQLVWU\ 3URYLGHG 2313 E. Badger Rd 360-966-5673 DGPLQ#FYFUHHNVLGH FRP www FYFUHHNVLGH FRP

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

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

Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sundays Children’s Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sundays Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sundays Nursery Open 9:30 a.m. Sundays Bible Study Thursdays 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Come As You Are.

Sunday Worship celebration times 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

6th & Grover St, Lynden, WA

360.354.4221 www.lyndenfrc.org

Chu rch – AFL C

LYNDEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. Conrado Gonzaga

First Reformed Church

Triu mph Lu th era n

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

500 N 14th Street Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-4169 www.lyndenumc.com

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

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

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

360-354-4321

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

Who’s Who 2018

19

WHATCOM COUNTY

Cl ub s & Org a niz a tions

Kiwanis Club of Bellingham Meeting at Bellingham Golf & Country Club

‘Healthy & Hot’ Noon Meal Mon-Fri, $6 for seniors home delivery available

12 noon Tuesdays

Fitness, educational and creative classes & activities Social activities, coffee bar, lending library & free Wi-Fi

Interested in joining?

Contact: Vaughn Hagen, 360-671-6961

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 360-354-2881

East Whatcom LYNDEN Regional Resource Center (NOON) KIWANIS Welcome to your Community Center!

“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 host weekly and seasonal community events, kids activities during school breaks, and have a beautiful indoor and outdoor space for rent at reasonable rates.

An Opportunity Council Office with services Monday through Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM and a DSHS outstation here on Wednesdays 9AM-4PM.

Call to learn more!

360-599-3944 or visit us at 8251 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls, WA

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

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.

360-778-5817

Christian Hope Association

“Offering programs of outreach and hope; meeting people at their point of need.”

Project Hope Food Bank New Way Ministries • New Way Home • Great Expectations • Next Steps 205 S. B.C. Ave., Suite 105, Lynden www.christianhopeassociation.org

(360) 354-4673

Mt. Baker ROTAR Y Meets every Tuesday 12:00pm

Mt. Baker Rotary Building, Call 360-354-3675 for tours. at the NW Washington Fair.

Available to rent for special events.

Open year-round.

Mon-Sat 10-4

401 Grover St. 360-354-4501

Pres. Craig Telgenhoff Cell 360-961-6957

Lynden Post 9301 The VFW and its Auxiliary are dedicated to Veterans, active military and their families, community service, and legislative advocacy.

VFW9301.org 360-220-5676 vfwpost9301@gmail.com VFW Post 9301 - Lynden, WA

Who’s Who 2018

20

top employers

of Whatcom County

#1

St. Joseph Hospital Total headcount: 3,028 Full-time equivalent: 2,289

The north Bellingham hospital is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1891 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. They continue today as sponsors of the PeaceHealth system serving communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

#2

Lummi Nation Total headcount: 1,781 Full-time employees: 1,781

The Lummi Nation is a self-governing nation in Whatcom County and the third largest tribe in Washington State, serving over 5,000 members. The tribe also manages almost 13,000 acres of tidelands on the Lummi Reservation.

#3

Western Washington University Total headcount: 1,700 Full-time equivalent: 1,519

Western Washington University boasts more than 15,500 students and more than 160 academic programs. Located in south Bellingham, WWU is the northernmost university in the contiguous United States, and was founded as the New Whatcom Normal School in 1893.

The school’s athletic teams are known as the Vikings.

#4

Bellingham Public Schools Total headcount: 1,010

Bellingham Public Schools have about 11,000 students and 1,300 staff members. The district has three high schools, four middle schools and 14 elementary schools, as well as Options High School and a parent partnership program.

#5

Whatcom County Total headcount: 907 Full-time equivalent: 907

Whatcom County is a municipal corporation operating under a county charter, which acts as a county constitution of sorts. The county executive acts in a similar manner to a city mayor, and the Whatcom County Council holds legislative powers.

SOURCE: The Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University asks businesses for permanent full-time employees based in Whatcom County each year. The above table is for employment counts as of 12/31/17 for those businesses with more than 200 employees.

Who’s Who 2018

21

Lynden

#1

Lynden Door

This large corporation of a total headcount of 463 employees continues to be familyowned and is a leading producer of residential and commercial doors.

#2 Lynden School District

The Lynden public schools have a total count of 430 faculty and staff that work to educate the young minds of community youth.

#3

Christian Health Care Center

Founded as the Christian Rest Home in 1956, this well-run facility on Aaron Drive today provides a range of skilled long-term nursing care, rehabilitation and day health services to community members. The current number of employees is 225.

Ferndale

#1

BP Cherry Point Refinery

Operational since 1971, the BP Cherry Point Refinery (856 total headcount) is the largest oil refinery in Washington and 30th largest in the U.S. Along with the Phillips 66 Refinery (269 FTE), also west of Ferndale, most of the jet fuel used at Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, B.C., international airports comes from here.

#2 Alcoa Intalco Works

First opened in 1966, Alcoa’s Intalco aluminum smelting operation employs 690 FTE employees.

#3 Ferndale School District

Ferndale’s own school system employs 650 total employees across all schools, administration and other components.

The district consists of 10 different schools: Ferndale High School, Windward High School, Vista and Horizon middle schools, and Beach, Cascadia, Central, Custer, Eagleridge and Skyline elementary schools.

Windward is slated to close at the end of the 2017-18 school year.

Who’s Who 2018

22

- A Division of The Lynden Tribune -

In-House Professional Design Services Digital • Commercial • Web

$15 Eighths

$5 Grams

Automated Direct Mail Services

On the Guide, Just South of Wiser Lake!

Call today for a FREE quote!

Facebook.com/StarOutlet420 Sun-Thurs: 9am-10pm Instagram.com/staroutlet Fri & Sat: 9am-11pm

113 6th Street, Lynden • 360.354.4444 www.LyndenPrintCo.com

*This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product.

For use only by adults twenty-one and older. Keep out of the reach of children. Marijuana products may be purchased or possessed only by persons 21 years of age or older.

7157 Guide Meridian #3, Lynden, WA 98264 • 360.868.6493

LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1959.

• Residential & Commercial • Garage Doors & Openers • Installation, Service & Tune-Ups • 24 Hour Emergency Service

Overhead Door Company of Bellingham™

202 Ohio St., Bellingham, WA | (360) 734-5960 | ohdbellingham.com

Who’s Who 2018

23

Please Support Local Whatcom County Businesses and Services

Family.Friends.

Community.

Dave Burns, Agent 101 W Grover St. Lynden, WA 98264 Bus: 360-354-2123

We’re all in this together.

State Farm has a long tradition of being there.

Get to a better State .

dave.burns.b0i1@statefarm.com 1211007

EXCAVATING, INC. Roads

l

Underground Utilities

l

Site Prep

l

Septic Installation

Derek DeKoster Cell – 360.815.7129 DeKosterExcavating@hotmail.com www.DeKosterExcavating.com

State Farm, Bloomington, IL

Lynden Everson 360-354-3300 360-966-3352

• Feed • Seed • Fertilizer • Clothes • Boots • Gates • All Your Farming, Pet & Gardening Needs

421 Birch Bay - Lynden Rd. Lynden, WA Phone: 360-354-3577 Fax: 360-354-1917

• Corn & Grass Seed • Liquid & Dry Fertilizer • Agricultural Chemicals

www.elenbaasco.com

ENVIRONMENTAL PEST CONTROL Residential & Commercial Pest Control

Environmental Safety Is Our Concern Local Family Owned & Operated • Over 50 Years Combined Experience

360-676-5120 • www.epestcontrol.net

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

Who’s Who 2018

24

24 Hour Car Rentals hestonhaulingwa.com Serving Whatcom & Skagit Counties for over 10 years.

(360) 676-9350 • Since 1978

, Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-6:00 • Sat 8:00-5:00 • Sun 10:30-4:30 6100 Portal Way • Ferndale • (360)384-3688 www.portalwayfarmandgarden.com

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

Surveying st PS INC. &G

Northw e

Please Support Local Whatcom County Businesses and Services

407 5th ST, Lynden 360-354-1950 | nwsurvey.com

Dr. Linh T. Vu - We Make Beautiful Smiles

New Patients - Emergencies Welcome (Evening & Saturday Appointments Available)

2086 Main Street Ferndale | 360-380-4553 www.dentistferndale.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

Conveniently located between Lynden and Bellingham!

Questions?

Call 360.354.4936

Green Earth Technology Meadowlark Rd. Hannegan

774 Meadowlark Rd, Lynden OPEN us!

M-F 7:30-4:30 Sat. 8:00-3:00 (Varies by season)

Pole Rd.

N

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!

360-671-9640

Kurt R. Swanson, D.D.S. Jessica F. Rogers D.D.S.

360-733-1334

www.Johnlscott.com

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

Way Yin, M.D.

2955 New Market Street Bellingham

www.bellinghamspine.com

www.bobsburgersandbrew.com

360-527-8111

360-676-6233

www.whatcomeyes.com

Serving Whatcom County for over 20 years Eric. D. Short-Miller, PT, DPT Cert. MDT Theodore F. Molaski, PT, DPT, OCS Laurie Bertsche, PT, MS, OCS Rachelle Knutson, DPT Margo Malone, PT Katy Smith, DPT, OCS Jordan Crim, DPT

Heather Savage, MPT Craig Stephens, DPT Tracy Norvell, PT, OCS Jamie Denham, MS, PT Barbara Karabin, DPT, OCS Tyler Van Wingerden, PT, DPT Erin Morris, PT

360-733-4008

www.fyzicalbellingham.com 2075 Barkley Blvd. Suite 200

360.647.3355