EVERYDAY LIFE: The moles

by John McKnight
You have to give moles a lot of credit. They aren’t exactly cute, and they don’t appear to be too smart, but they sure do get a lot of work done. And that’s the problem. The more they work the more you have to work. We sold our house last October and it [...]

Uprising Organics offers local seeds

interview by the FOOTHILLS GAZETTE
Crystine Goldberg and Brian Campbell, owners of Uprising Organics, have been growing fresh organic produce on three acres in Acme for several years, and offering local seeds specifically for the Northwest climate. With approximately 40 new seed varieties in this year’s catalogue, the Foothills Gazette caught up with them for an [...]

IN THE GARDEN: Square foot gardening

by Chuck McClung
I would like to return to a subject that I wrote last year – the ever-popular gardening technique known as square foot gardening. This gardening method basically maximizes the efficient use of space. As a result, one grows more in less space with less watering and weeding time. Sounds great right? You bet! [...]

What Lies Beneath: Northwest Geology Field Trips

by Stephanie Ashton
Although little of our county’s astounding scenery goes ignored there is certainly a scale of focal points and lesser investigated treasures. Of the less investigated, perhaps, are rocks, which can range from humble to spectacular generally depending on magnitude. For Bellingham resident David Tucker, however, rocks – and the history lessons they offer [...]

Mount Baker’s annual plant sale coming up

FFA wins state event
DEMING – The Mount Baker Horticulture program will be hosting its annual plant sale on Thursday, April 29 through Saturday, May 1s at the Mount Baker High School Greenhouse in Deming. The Plant Sale will be open on Thursday  and Friday from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Horticulture [...]

Glacier bakery on the move

by Brita Adkinson
GLACIER – The Wake ‘N Bakery in Glacier had their last day of operation at the Glacier Ski Shop location on Sunday, April 25. Owners Court and Rebecca Andersen plan to move to new premises in Glacier.
When they first opened their coffee shop and bakery six years ago, they served coffee and baked [...]

Annual Nooksack Valley FFA Plant Sale May 6-7

EVERSON – The annual Plant Sale held by the Nooksack Valley FFA will take place Thursday and Friday, May 6-7.
Hours will be 2:30-6 p.m. at the high school greenhouse.  Offerings include an assortment of bedding plants and hanging baskets. All money raised at the plant sale is put towards FFA activities, as well as travel [...]

NVHS Drama brings Wizard of Oz to the stage

EVERSON – The Nooksack Valley High School Drama Department presents their spring musical, The Wizard of Oz, starting Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Nooksack Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson.
“With nearly 70 kids in the cast, it is the largest production we have ever done at Nooksack,” [...]

News Briefs

Donors wanted for annual bike rodeo
KENDALL – KendallWatch will host its 6th Annual Youth Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 15 at Kendall Elementary School from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event provides information about bike safety with an obstacle course, games and prizes, including a raffle and silent auction for bikes. The Mount Baker [...]

Investigation of bestiality case continues, two men in custody

by THE FOOTHILLS GAZETTE
COUNTY—Two men remain in custody of authorities following an investigation of animal cruelty and sexual abuse at a property on South Pass Road.
On April 14, federal law enforcement agencies including the U.S. Probation Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the U.S. Marshal’s Office, with the assistance of Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office [...]

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