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3D connects with security firm 3D Computer Corporation will partner with internet security giant SonicWALL of Sunnyvale, CA, to provide access and transaction security solutions for government, healthcare, education and small to medium sized businesses. “SonicWALL is a leader in this industry,” according to Christopher Gray, 3D director of operations, “and they are an excellent choice as a partner because they are 100 percent focused on prevention.” 3D has been providing professional services in Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties since 1987. Call 3D at 671-4906 or see the website: www.3dcomputer.com.
Cooperation leads to cohabitation Copywriting firm Flattery Company and graphics firm GoGo Design now share space in the Bellingham Hardware Building at 215 Holly Street, Suite B28. Two years ago, Julie Flattery and Heidi Dikeman collaborated on a project. They hit it off personally as well as professionally. “We have fun getting together and brainstorming on work,” said Dikeman. Sharing space will allow them to strengthen both businesses and serve clients better. They chose the downtown location to support urban renewal efforts at renewal and because it’s “right in the middle of it all.” Among the clients they share are the Downtown Renaissance Network, Travel Today and Whatcom Museum of History and Art.
Tiger lands major projects Everson’s Tiger Construction will tackle projects for the Blaine School District and Western Washington University totaling almost $8.4 million. The Blaine project will involve remodeling about 36,000 square feet and adding about 3,000 square feet to the middle school. New parking and drainage will be added at the high school as well as a 20,000 square foot addition to the gym. Campus infrastructure and road improvements will occur at WWU. Bill McDonald Parkway will be upgraded and utilities will be installed from 21st Street to West College Way. Further details are available by calling 966-7252.
Caramel corn web site debuts Bellis Fair’s 1890 Caramel Corn Company has launched a new website to market their products. Online customers will find nearly every item available in the store on the site, which was designed by Matt Sulkin. One innovative feature is a pickup option that allows customers to place and pay for orders online. Staffers then call the customer when the order is ready. Electronic gift certificates will also be available. Access the new site at www.1890CaramelCorn.com.
Granitec upgrades website Glass block specialist Granitec Industries has upgraded its website in order to offer e-commerce. The refurbished site also offers more information, including a list of glass block dealers in the area, a newsletter and a new gift section. Access the site at www.glassblocksource.com or call 676-4330.
Marine insurer serves Whatcom, Skagit Boaters in Whatcom and Skagit counties now have a local firm they can call on for marine insurance. Anacortes Marine and Specialty Insurance, Inc., (AMSI) is exclusively devoted to marine insurance and works with individual yacht owners, boat builders, marina owners and commercial vessel operators. “We saw the need for this service some time ago,” said AMSI owner Alan Mazonson. “Customers prefer to deal with someone they know rather than having to run to Seattle or talking to a stranger located in Alabama at the far end of an “800” phone connection. We are able to get to a damaged boat quickly, then work with the insurer, owner, and repair people so the boat is fixed and returned to service quickly and properly.” AMSI is an independent agency which can shop an insurance package to many companies. Recent marine fires in Seattle have highlighted the complexity of marine liability. Boat owners not only have to be concerned about their own vessels, but about obligations for pollution mitigation, removal of wrecks, and damage to other vessels. Contact AMSI at 866-588-8112.
Humane Society shop reopens A “leash-cutting” ceremony marked the reopening of Paws Awhile at their new location in Fairhaven. The store features quality new and used merchandise as well as consignment pieces. Proceeds from Paws Awhile benefit the Whatcom Humane Society. Last year, the store contributed only $2,900 to the non-profit’s budget prompting this society to look for a new location. “The Commercial Street location just didn’t pull in the kind of foot traffic we need,” according to Humane Society Executive Director Penny Cistaro. “The Fairhaven location is more of a destination.” Only about 30 percent of the revenues go for overhead since the shop is operated primarily by volunteers. Paws Awhile is located at 1200 10th Street. Call 733-2080 or access the website: www.whatcomhumane.org.
Water treatment firm opens Bellingham office Pace Chemicals, Ltd., the largest commercial water treatment manufacturer in British Columbia, has opened a regional office in Bellingham. Pace Solutions, Inc., is the US manufacturing and distribution arm of the company. Former Whatcom County plumber Phil Ellis was named regional manager of the company. “This was a match made in heaven,” explained Ellis. “It was a perfect opportunity for Pace to expand its operations into the United States, and it allowed me to create a great job for myself.” Pace makes chemicals to prevent scale and corrosion in commercial heating and cooling applications. The new office is located at 3873 Airport Way. Call 303-6005 or see the Pace website at www.pacechem.com.
H-D hogs space at Bellis Fair Harley-Davidson of Bellingham has signed on as a permanent tenant at Bellis Fair Mall. The motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer operated out of a 779 square foot space in the main mall concourse. “This is a great example of how our Specialty Leasing Program helps cultivate small businesses,” said Bob Buchanan, mall GM. Most specialty leasing tenants sell from carts in the center of the mall, although a few lease in-line spaces for the holiday season. H-D of Bellingham had a successful holiday season in 2001 and decided to remain. Call Harley-Davidson of Bellingham at 671-7575 or see their website at www.harleydavidsonofbellingham.com. For more information on Bellis Fair or the Specialty Leasing Program, call 671-5895 or see www.bellisfair.com.
Bellingham firms pioneer water reclamation Aquacare Environment, Inc., and 2020 Engineering, Inc., have designed and installed a “Living Machine” wastewater treatment system at the Puget Sound Environmental Learning Center on Bainbridge Island. The system uses ecological methods to reclaim wastewater for use as flush water and subsurface landscape irrigation. It is estimated that this will serve approximately 70-80 percent of the potable water demand of the facility. The PSELC system is the first on-site water reclamation system permitted in this state by the Department of Health. Living Machines, Inc., of Taos, NM, is the process designer and licensor of the “Living Machine” concept. The company has installed systems at the Missouri Discovery Center and the Missouri Department of Conservation and is planning one more in Gig Harbor. For more information, call Aquacare at 734-7964 or www.aquacare.com. Also see www.2020engineering.com.
D. J. opens third store For years, D. J. Romond has been operating DJ’s Collectibles on State Street and Old Town Christian Ministries Thrift Store on Chestnut. Profits from the stores go directly toward providing shelter and housing for the homeless in Whatcom County, particularly families with children. Now, Romond has opened DJ’s Furniture and Collectibles at 4843 Guide Meridian to supplement the other stores. “This store has higher end products than our thrift store,” Romand said. “People who want quality furniture at very reasonable prices will be pleased to see what we have to offer.” More information is available by calling 671-5567 or 398-0204.
Videosmith rocks Local rock ‘n roll band Dexter Carlson and the Heroes star in the latest promotional video from Videosmith digital video production. The eight-minute broadcast quality video includes band interviews, live performances, radio appearances and commentary from KISM and KAFE-FM radio personalities. The video is destined for record labels, booking agents, and radio stations across the country in support of the band’s new CD, Credit Cards & Student Loans. Videosmith was founded by Lars Kongshaug, former CBS news producer, editor, and writer. The company offers full service video production as well as individual production services and event coverage. Call Videosmith at 738-1964.
Alumina develops microvalve technology Bellingham’s Alumina Micro, LLC, will research and develop an innovative and promising silicon chip microvalve technology with a $2 million award from the Advanced Technology Program of the National Institute of Science and Technology. The company’s proprietary multi-layer silicon chip microvalve is constructed using proven silicon wafer fabrication processes. The valve is extraordinarily small (10 mm x 10 mm) and offers a number of advantages over traditional valve actuation technologies such as diaphragms, bellows, or electric solenoids. Alumina’s microvalve can drastically shrink everyday fluid control system size while adding levels of precision control. Among other applications, microvalve technology is expected to unlock opportunities for active cooling of microprocessor chips leading to further power and size breakthroughs in the computer industry. Further information is available from Alumina at 834-8220 or access the website at www.aluminamicro.com.
Grants purchase metrology equipment A $20,000 grant from Boeing and a $15,000 grant from Brown & Sharpe have helped Western Washington University purchase a state-of-the-art advanced measurement machine. Brown & Sharpe is an international supplier of advanced measurement and inspection systems. The new machine at Western is a Brown & Sharpe DCC GAGE, an inspection device that measures various part sizes and shapes. Metrology is the science of weights and measurements and a vital part of the manufacturing engineering technology department at WWU. The DCC GAGE will be used in classes, for senior projects, and research. It will provide students with a real-world inspection system. Call 650-7931 for further details.
IGD launches software division Software development is the latest venture for Int’l Graphics and Design of Lynden. Businesses increasingly have special computer needs, which can only be handled efficiently with the right software. IGD Technologies can now develop that software. Some of their new products are already available at www.igdtech.com. SurePost.net will help deflect unwanted bulk e-mail and viruses. Those who want to send mail to multiple recipients without resorting to a form letter may want to check out MultiMailer. Int’l Graphics and Design hosts websites for small and medium sized businesses as well as providing dialup internet access. For more information, call 318-1125. Dawson breaks Alaskan ground Two projects in Sitka are keeping Dawson Construction, Inc., busy through the summer. First is the renovation of Paxton Manor Housing Complex, which will cost about $4.2 million. Five multi-family buildings and one multi-purpose building will be constructed in two phases to allow for demolition of existing buildings. The second project involves final completion of the Rasmuson Student Center at Sheldon Jackson College. Dawson maintains offices in Ketchikan and Bellingham. Further details are available at 734-8130 x 208 or log on to www.dawson.com.
NCCU supports Literacy Council North Coast Credit Union has made a three-year commitment to the Literacy for Life Project of the Whatcom Literacy Council. “North Coast Credit Union is proud to be a corporate sponsor of the Literacy for Life Project,” according to a company spokesperson. “Our community support team believes that every person should have the resources available to improve their lives through literacy training.” It is estimated that one in five adults in the US is functionally illiterate. This translates to as many as 3,000 in Whatcom County. Call the Whatcom Literacy Council at 647-3264 or visit www.whatcomliteracy.org.
WWU cited for smart commuting Western Washington University was one of fifteen employers honored with one of the 2002 Governor’s CommuteSmart Awards. The awards recognize employers with the most innovative programs encouraging the use of buses, vanpools, bicycling, walking, working from home, and compressed work weeks. By promoting alternatives to driving alone, funding subsidies and incentives, and providing on-site services, Western serves as a model for Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) efforts. More information is available by calling 360-705-7874 or see the department of transportation website: www.wsdot.wa.gov.
Auto row welcomes U-Save Increased rental activity and continues expansion of their vehicle fleet has prompted U-Save Auto Rental to relocate to Iowa Street’s “auto row.” “We simply outgrew our original facility,” stated owner Scott Bertelsen, “and when this larger property became available on auto row I knew it was the right time to make the move.” U-Save is locally owned and operated and offers free pick-up and delivery on late model low mileage cars, trucks and vans. The company works with local businesses of all sizes offering incentives and corporate discounts. Call U-Save at 647-8888.
Bellingham businesses back the blues River’s Edge Christmas Tree Farm in Deming will host the seventh annual Mt. Baker Blues Festival on August 3 & 4. Major sponsors for the festival are Red Hook Brewery and 92.9 KISM. Other backers include: Every Other Weekly
Performers at the festival include: The Cindy Lang Band Tickets are $40 in advance for both days or $25 per day available at www.bakerblues.com and www.nwblues.com or call 877-202-2999. Tickets may also be purchased at Zephyr Records in Bellingham, 671-1077; Northern Lights CD’s in Mt. Vernon, 888-336-1161; or Fastixx, 800-992-8499.
Bellair Sports Shuttle Whatcom and Skagit County Mariners fans have a brand new route to peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Bellair Charters/Airporter Shuttle is providing shuttle buses to take baseball fans from Bellingham and Mount Vernon out to the ball game. The shuttle service operates for each Friday, Saturday or Sunday home game between now and the end of the season. Round trip fare is $18, and the buses will drop passengers right at Safeco Field, eliminating long treks from the parking lots. A prepaid 24-hour advance reservation is required. “It doesn’t get much easier,” said Richard Johnson, program manager for Bellair Sports Shuttle. “The sports shuttle beats the cost of driving and parking, plus it eliminates the hassle of dealing with traffic.” Johnson added the shuttle will wait for fans if the game goes into extra innings. North Sound fans won’t be on the road back when Ichiro wins the game with a solo home run in the 12th inning. For more information, call (866) 235-5247, or visit their Web site: http://www.enjoytheride.com. Boys and Girls Club awards The Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County were awarded two marketing and communications awards from Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The award ceremony was part of the Boys and Girls Clubs 96th national conference in Atlanta. This is the second year the Whatcom County clubs have taken home two awards. “We’re delighted to receive this honor, especially when considering we were competing with some 3,000 clubs throughout the country,” said Dick Skeers, president of the Whatcom County clubs board of directors. One award was for outstanding marketing video, produced in conjunction with KVOS-TV 12 and producer Karyn Glubis. The second award was for cause-related marketing campaign, recognizing the supportive fundraising partnerships formed with Key Bank and RBC Dain Rauscher. “Our board realizes the importance of getting the Club’s identity and mission known and understood, because we depend on the support of the community to fulfill our commitment of service to the children of Whatcom County,” Skeers said.
Cherry Point safety awards The National Petroleum Refiners Association honored the BP Cherry Point refinery with two safety awards in June. The Cherry Point refinery earned a Meritorious Award for achieving an OSHA recordable rate of 0.08 and a Gold Award for reducing their OSHA incident rate by 25 percent from their rate over the past three years. “BP is proud to accept these awards and continues to look for ways to enhance our safety and environmental performance,” said Greg Rust, BP safety and security supervisor. In June, BP Cherry Point recorded their one-millionth hour without a lost workday injury. “These accomplishments reflect the commitments of everyone who works out here,” said Michael Abendhoff, manager of government and public affairs at BP Cherry Point. The NPRA represents almost 500 refiners and petrochemical manufacturers. They seek to promote technical advancement and progress in safety and environmental performance.
Hotel Bellwether The Hotel Bellwether has several events of interest in July. First, the hotel’s new Web site is up and running at www.hotelbellwether.com . Visitors can find out about an array of special events and packages. The Bellwether Bay Coffee Company opens on July 4. The café offers a full line of espresso drinks, pastries, a cyber café and a view of Belllingham Bay. Also on July 4, Bellwether on the Bay hosts Bellgrass, a seafood, wine and bluegrass festival on Tom Glen Common adjacent to the Hotel. Local bands, including the Barbed Wire Cutters, the Fossils, and 78 RPM, will perform. San Juan Island Shuttle Express will also provide jet boat rides in Bellingham Bay. Proceeds from Bellgrass will benefit Whatcom County hospice.
Noggins Barber Shop Relocates Noggins Barber Shop has moved to 1301 Commercial Street. Owner Jean Renkert, who has 28 years of experience and is a graduate of Modern Barber College in Seattle, said the relocation was to maximize foot traffic and street front exposure. The former address was 215 W. Holly, Suite 23. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and by appointment. (360) 714-9334.
Black Mountain Forestry Center opens Black Mountain Forestry Center reopened for the summer season May 25. The non-profit center offers tours and showcases exhibits on logging in Washington State and is located at Silver Lake Part, about three miles north of Maple Falls and the Mt. Baker Highway. The center is open every Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. For information, call the center at (360) 599-2623.
Best Cruise Holidays and Tours moves Linda Roggenburg, owner of Best Cruise Holidays and Tours, has announced the travel company has moved to the Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Fairhaven from its former Harris Avenue address. The company sells getaways on the world’s cruise lines and passage on large ships, small ships, riverboats and barges. For information, call Best Holidays and Tours at (360) 714-1142.
Intermedia7 gives Web sites Bellingham-based web design firm Intermedia7 announced plans to donate Web sites to area non-profit organizations. Sites will be based on Intermedia7’s own dynamic Sustainable Web System, which will allow non-profits to publish timely information without requiring HTML skills. “A Web site should be one of the most important tools a non-profit organization has for delivering its message,” said Greg Kise, owner of Intermedia7. “Unfortunately, many non-profit organizations find their Web sites entirely unmanageable and the content quickly becomes out of date. “Our system will enable the Web site manager to publish content as easily as they write a letter.” Kise, who is part of both Sustainable Connections and the People’s Food Buying Cooperative, and Randy Bowers of Bowers Consulting wanted to offer this service as part of their belief that businesses are obliged to serve their community. “Using our business to help non-profit organizations in our community was a natural outgrowth of our personal commitment to the people in our region,” Kise said. Interested non-profits should apply by contacting Intermedia7 and submitting a brief request detailing their Web site needs. Call Intermedia7 at 756-1212 or visit their Web site at http://www.intermedia7.com.
US Bank redesigns Web site US Bank has announced a major overhaul of their Internet banking service. Customers will now be able to use a site designed to look like a check register. While almost 1.5 million customers have registered for on-line banking with US Bank since 1998, the bank’s e-business division felt it was still only attracting tech-savvy customers. “Now, with the enhancements that have been implemented, we’re confident that high users of ATMs and telephone banking will also find Internet banking to be a valuable tool,” said Barb Page, US Bank’s vice president for e-business.
United Way Top 50 The following fifty companies combined to contribute over 75 percent of the total raised in the 2001 United Way of Whatcom County campaign. On average, these companies raised $180 per employee, with an average 30 percent employee participation. The United Way would like to thank these companies for their generosity and leadership: 1. BP Cherry Point Refinery
Whatcom Hospice Events The AT&T Wireless Maritime Festival, benefiting the Whatcom Hospice Society, is set for Aug. 22-24. Events this year include a fun run, a sunset cruise, and a wine tasting dinner and auction. The centerpiece of the festival is Friday’s Hospice Maritime Fun Run. Participants can choose to run or walk through either a 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer course. The 10-kilometer run begins at Fairhaven Park at 9:30 a.m. and the 5-kilometer run starts from Tom Glenn Common at Bellwether by the Bay at 9 a.m. Individuals or teams can participate, and there will be prizes for the largest team, the most creative team and the team raising the most money for hospice. Runners and walkers who register before Aug. 14 receive a t-shirt. A finish line party for both races will take place at Tom Glenn Common from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival kicks off with a Hospice Sunset Cruise on Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Soft rock KAFE is hosting the cruise, which will wind through the San Juan Islands. On Aug. 23, diners can take in a wine tasting and dinner at the cruise ship terminal. Some of Bellingham’s best and tastiest will be on hand, supplying a wide array of tasty treats. For tickets or information, call Whatcom Hospice Society at 733-1231 or visit their Web site at http://www.hospicehelp.org.
Windermere donates to blue skies Windermere Real Estate’s Whatcom County associates and staff, in association with the Windermere Foundation, donated $500 to Blue Skies for Children. Blue Skies provides enrichment programs for disadvantaged children. A portion of the price of each home sold my Windermere agents goes to the Windermere Foundation.
Windermere at Semiahmoo Park Agents and staff from Windermere’s Bellingham office hauled out their tools and set about cleaning and weeding in Semiahmoo County Park on June 21. The volunteer effort was part of Windermere’s 18th Annual Community Service Day. More than 200 offices from around the west participate in a variety of community service projects in their home communities. For more information, contact Dick Ryan at 734-7500.
Abundant Life Chiropractic Ryan Burden is now open with Abundant Life Chiropractic in Bellingham. Abundant Life is a family wellness center focusing on helping people of all ages achieve optimum potential of life, health and human potential. “People of all ages are more and more interested in developing their health proactively and naturally to remain vital and active throughout their lifetime,” said Dr. Burden. Dr. Burden’s new office is at #3, 1321 King Street. For more information, call 752-3344.
Hydro Mulch International Absorbents will pair with Mat Inc. of Minnesota to produce hydro mulch for markets in the Western United States and Canada. Mulch will be produced at a new 32,000 square foot North Gate facility in Bellingham, which is scheduled to open in July 2002. The hydro mulch to be used in high rainfall and steep-sloped areas of the West is a high-quality mulch derived from wood fiber. It’s used to stabilize roadsides, hold seed and moisture in place until grass takes hold and for erosion control. The partnership is the culmination of International Absorbents’ exploration of the mulch market and Mat Inc.’s search for a manufacturer to service western markets. For more information, visit International Absorbents on-line at: http://www.absorbent.com.
Frontier Financial announces cash dividend Frontier Financial Corporation, parent company of Frontier Bank, announced a 15.5-cent per share cash dividend for the third quarter of 2002. Shareholders as of July 8 will receive the dividend on July 22. “This represents a 14.8 percent increase over the third quarter of 2001 and is the eleventh consecutive quarter in which the cash dividend has increased,” said Bob Dickson, president and CEO of Frontier.
Barkley Pumpkin Patch Barkley Company, Olympic Health Management, Bank Northwest and RAM Construction are sponsoring the Barkley Pumpkin Patch for 2002. It’s a fund raiser for Whatcom Hospice Foundation. Sal Vacca is coordinating the planting again this year. The patch, in the center of the Barkley District, was planted by community volunteers — including several school groups – and contains pumpkins ranging from mini size to more than 500 pounds. Pumpkins go on sale on Oct. 14. In connection with the pumpkin patch, the Barkley Autumn Trail Run and Festival is set for Oct. 19. The festival features a trail run, pony rides, music, food, pumpkin sales and games for children. All proceeds from the event benefit Whatcom Hospice Foundation.
Seller opens Buyers Market Have you always dreamed of a store where building materials stand next to decorative items and miscellaneous knick-knacks? If so, check out Buyers Market. Buyers Market is the new retail store operated by Bellingham-based surplus broker CBK Enterprises, Inc. “Some might say our selection is a bit eclectic,” said Andy Brauner, owner of both Buyers Market and CBK Enterprises, Inc. “We are the only place around where you can buy a brand new…wood window and a stethoscope at the same time.” Nothing at Buyers Market is a stock item. Brauner constantly acquires items, many from companies that wind up with excess stock while switching vendors or who make the occasional production overrun.
Barron’s contractor certified Dave Kostecka, Bellingham-based contractor for Barron’s Heating and Air Conditioning, earned certification from the National Air Duct Cleaners Association last winter. Kostecka is now an air systems cleaning specialist. He wrote a test, developed by NADCA, designed to measure the competency and professionalism of contractors who clean ventilation systems. Demand for professional air duct cleaning has increased in recent years with heightened public awareness of the dangers of indoor air pollution.
Whatcom courses test skill, handicap Five of the 25 toughest golf courses in Washington are in Whatcom and Skagit County, according to USGA ratings published in Washington CEO. All of the courses are either public or semi-private. Loomis Trail Golf Club in Blaine is the highest ranking local course and 8th in the state. Eaglemont Golf Club in Mt. Vernon ranked #12, SemiAhmoo Golf and Country Club in Blaine ranked #16. Homestead Farms in Lynden (#21) and Point Roberts Golf and Country Club (#22) round out the Northwest Washington contingent. Courses were ranked according to a USGA rating, which is a standard measure of how much trouble and average golfer can get into by hitting a set distance from a tee, according to Brett Eaton, head pro at Homestead Farms in Lynden. For example, the ranking committee may look at hazards 180 yards from the first tee to determine how much chance an average women’s golfer might have of getting into trouble on that hole. Each course in the state is played and ranked every two years by a traveling committee made up largely of retired men and women.
Businesses of the Round Table Six business round tables, currently representing construction, manufacturing, retail, business services and consumer services are meeting monthly as part of the BusinessLINC program. BusinessLINC is run by the Small Business Development Center at Western Washington University. Round table meetings are designed to facilitate networking among small business owners in the same industry. BusinessLINC also offers mentoring linkages, matching experienced business people with people new to a particular industry. For more information about round tables, or to seek or volunteer as a mentor, contact Kate Clark at 733-4104 or Kate.Clark@wwu.edu.
Lights! Camera! Move! Picture People, a family portrait business, has moved to a new location at the corner of the Sears and Target wings at Bellis Fair mall. The new space is larger and has more windows. Picture People opened at Bellis Fair in 1989.
Cherry Point supports adult literacy program BP Cherry Point recently donated $5,000 to the Whatcom Literacy Council. The money will support WLC programs aimed at teaching adults how to read or use English as a Second Language. National figures suggest 1 in 5 Americans are functionally illiterate and the WLC estimates up to 30,000 residents of Whatcom County may need literacy services. “We applaud the efforts of the Whatcom Literacy Council,” said Michael Abendhoff, BP manager for government and public affairs. “These comprehensive programs give anyone the opportunity to prosper and thrive in our community.” For more information on WLC, call 647-3264, or visit http://www.whatcomliteracy.org.
Strikes help spare at-risk kids Bowl for Kids’ Sake, a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington, generated more than $100,000 for the organization’s efforts in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Participants raised pledges and bowled at Park Bowl. Special guests included Anna Duginske, Miss Whatcom County and a former big sister, and John Hilliard and Cedric Huff of the Seattle Seahawks. Top fundraisers in Whatcom County were Tim Clossey, who raised an astounding $13,000, and Leigh Klein, who generated $10,000. Both totals set new fund raising records for the event. Big Brothers Big Sisters wishes to thank the following business sponsors: Bellingham Travel, Southwest Airlines, Park Bowl, Bellingham Herald, Izzy’s Pizza and Coca-Cola.
12th Street Shoes donates to YWCA Fairhaven’s 12th Street Shoes, in association with Yaleet Inc., Federal Express and UPS, donated 150 pairs of shoes to the YWCA of Bellingham’s Back to Work Boutique. The boutique helps needy women, some of whom come through the YWCA’s transitional housing program, find good clothes to use for job interviews. Yaleet Inc. donates shoes to shelters, disaster victims and rehabilitation facilities across the United States. Their footwear line is carried in Bellingham by 12th Street Shoes.
Pacific Northwest Bank sets dividend Pacific Northwest Bancorp recently announced a 14-cent per share cash dividend, payable on July 10. Shareholders as of June 14 will be eligible for the payment. The bank has paid dividends consistently since going public in 1991.
Barkley YMCA providing lunch to those in need Children enrolled in the Barkley YMCA Child Development Center will receive meals at no or at reduced cost. Sponsors provide meals under the USDA child and adult food program, administered by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Parents will pay for meals according to a sliding scale that accounts for income and family size. Meals are available to all children, without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To register, or for further information, call 714-0450.
NWCS named to Symantec academic team Northwest Computer Supplies is now certified to sell Symantec software products to the academic market. The Bellingham-based system builder will add schools and universities to their current base of corporate and government clients. “Symantec is the product leader in the academic market,” said David June, of NWCS. “We’re delighted to be recognized by them as a key provider of security and virus protection software.” |
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