South Fork Park plan narrowly approved

BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom County Council approved on Tuesday a controversial conceptual plan for a large regional park along the South Fork of the Nooksack River.
The council voted 4-3 to approve the plan, with council members Bill Knutzen, Barbara Brenner and Kathy Kershner opposed.
The site contains three separate land parcels southeast of Acme—the Nesset Farm [...]

In stitches: At The Sewing Room, business is booming

by MARNIE JONES
EVERSON — Jody Sorenson and Joan “Dody” Rice took their hobby sewing to a new level with the launch of their cooperative business, The Sewing Room, one year ago. The April 1, 2011 opening was “purely selfish,” Sorenson said. “We got off our butts, away from the fridge, and back to work.”
According to [...]

News Briefs

New Mount Baker superintendent expected to be named April 1
DEMING – The Mount Baker School Board is meeting Tuesday, March 13 to review applicants for the position of superintendent. Finalists will be announced March 15, and will visit the district March 19-20. The Board expects to conduct interviews between March 19-23 and announce the new [...]

Everson Farm Equipment under new ownership

by Marnie Jones
EVERSON—Nine-year-old Marques Brown is hard at work polishing a row of orange Husqvarna lawn tractors. His father, Steve Brown, has owned Everson Farm Equipment since the first of the year, and it’s clearly a family affair. Nearby, mom Karen Brown balances the books while their daughter, 12-year-old Joelle, dusts and organizes merchandise in [...]

South Fork Park planning session set

Public comment taken regarding recommended concept plan
BELLINGHAM – The public is invited to a listening session with the County Executive and Parks & Recreation Department staff scheduled for Wednesday evening, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Whatcom County Council Chambers.
The purpose of this meeting is to hear public comment and suggestions regarding the recommended [...]

Massive snowfall, downed trees close 542

Nearly 100 inches recorded last several days
by the Foothills Gazette
MOUNT BAKER HIGHWAY – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) closed the Mount Baker Highway Wednesday morning due to massive snowfall causing downed trees and debris along the road.
“We closed Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier this morning because trees are toppling from the weight [...]

Good to Go Meat Pies opens

by Cameron Deuel
EVERSON – Holly Bumford, the owner of Good to Go Meat Pies, is excited about her new business. “I just wanted to do something different,” Bumford said. “I have two grown-up kids and I thought it was time to try something new.”
Bumford, a house cleaner for the past 20 years, said she noticed [...]

Top eagle watching spots in Whatcom & Skagit

Our beautiful, local rivers – the Nooksack and the Skagit – attract hundreds of eagles each winter as they feast on salmon in the clear, cold waters. This region is nationally known to have the highest eagle population in the lower 48 states.
There are several sites in eastern Whatcom and Skagit counties that provide visitors [...]

Wintry mix covers county; rain next

Avalanche, flood watches issued; storm dumps 57 inches at Mt. Baker Ski Area

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – Areas of eastern Whatcom County received up to 18 inches of snowfall during this week’s storm, with temperatures below freezing and making for icy road conditions and closures. According to the National Weather Service, [...]

Radio Roundup: KAVZ hosts meeting for volunteers

by CAMERON DEUEL
VAN ZANDT – The South Fork Valley Community Association is holding a Radio Roundup at the Van Zandt Community Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. for anyone who may be interested in volunteering for KAVZ 102.5 FM.
The station is in need of a variety of positions, including web managers, programmers, and [...]

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