Everson barn burns in early morning fire

EVERSON – A barn in the 6800 block of Nooksack Road (Highway 9) just south of Everson was  destroyed  by fire on July 29.
At approximately 1:48 a.m. firefighters from Fire District 1 arrived on scene. Units from Fire Districts 4, 7, and 14 also responded to assist. When firefighters arrived, they found a barn full [...]

Residents celebrate pergola project at Riverside Park

Everson Garden Club, Lions Club, and residents contributed time, donations
by Brita Adkinson
EVERSON – Around 60 people gathered on Sunday July 25 at Everson’s Riverside Park to celebrate the completion of the pergola project.
Approximately four years ago, the Everson Garden Club began planning a pergola structure for the park. “We wanted to create a place where [...]

BTC brings courses to Deming, Kendall

by the Foothills Gazette
DEMING/KENDALL – Bellingham Technical College  has started a new program called Reaching Out East 542 that will bring college courses to Deming and Kendall this fall.
The program brings BTC evening college courses to Deming and Kendall at a reduced rate for those who qualify, only $25 per class.
Classes will be available Monday [...]

Aug. 13 benefit planned for local family

by the foothills gazette
DEMING – Friends and community members are organizing a benefit in August to raise funds and support for a local family. Deming-area resident Tim Kelley, husband and father of six, was severely injured on July 14 after falling off of a ladder at a work site. He remains hospitalized.
The Kelley Family Silent [...]

Primary: Three seek County Council seat

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – Whatcom County voters received ballots this week for primary election on Tuesday, August 17.
Three candidates are seeking the Whatcom County Council District 1 seat. Following the Top 2 Primary, the two with the most votes will advance to the general election in November.
The candidates are Acme resident Theresa Sygitowicz, Bellingham [...]

Artist Point: Snow removal starts

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – After weeks of unseasonably cold spring and early summer weather, this week’s weather took on summer with temperatures in the high 80s and sunny skies. The change in weather comes at the same time the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has begin the annual provcess to remove snow from [...]

Crossroads Grocery & Video expands

New beer cave, additional food items available
by Brita Adkinson
maple falls – Crossroads Grocery, located on the corner of Mount Baker Highway and Silver Lake Road in Maple Falls, opened an expanded area of their store in mid-June.
“We needed more space,” said Dave Halliday, who owns and manages the store together with his wife Jen. The [...]

Mount Baker Lions Club to hold annual Rubber Ducky Race

MAPLE FALLS – The Mount Baker Lions Club will hold their annual Rubber Ducky Race on Saturday, July 17 at Boulder Creek in Maple Falls. The race begins at noon, and will be held rain or shine. Prizes, including $400 for the 1st place winner, $200 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place. Hot [...]

Ellis Dentistry moving to Nugents Corner

by Brita Adkinson
WELCOME – Ellis Dentistry, a dental clinic based in Deming, is set to move to Nugents Corner at the end of this year.
Business owners Dr. Randy Ellis and his wife Julie Ellis purchased land just east of Dodson’s IGA store, along Mount Baker Highway, after working many months to obtain the permits required [...]

Everson resident prepares trip to India for volunteer service

by Brita Adkinson
EVERSON – Retired school teacher Sue Ann Heutink, of Everson, is traveling to India to volunteer at shelters helping people who have survived human trafficking.
Heutink taught at Nooksack Valley High School for 31 years and currently serves as an advisor for students at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham. On July 29, Heutink will [...]

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