The Irony Report from Small Town America-Episode 3 / Now it’s a waiting game, Toni Lyons

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The current state of the Clock Tower Project

August 2, 2016  Toni Lyons

We return to the ongoing story of the Ferndale Clock Tower.

In early July, I accompanied Art and Margaret, the owners and builders of this nearly-completed landmark, to a courtroom on the second floor of the Whatcom County Court House. The City of Ferndale vs. The Rojszas, Superior Court–Take Three.

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“I can clearly see that the issue is not petroleum vs. environment.” – Whatcom County Council Member Satpal Sidhu / Noisy Waters Northwest

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Click the graphic to access video on YouTube of Councilmember Sidhu’s statement made at the July 26, 2016 Whatcom County Council meeting. Councilmember Sidhu’s statement starts at approximately 58:35 on the recording if the video does not automatically start playing at that point.

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The Two Party System – Gack! / NorthwestCitizen, Editor’s Blog, Tip Johnson

Sat, Jul 23, 2016, 8:31 pm  Tip Johnson

An astute political observer just brought this to my attention.

Clinton’s selection of unknown Kaine as running mate signals that Democrats are willing to throw the election to Republicans and Trump will likely be our next president – absent a resurgence of Sanders in a contested convention.  Why would they do that?

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Lummi Chairman Tim Ballew II speaks on the future of Xwe’chi’eXen at Bellingham City Club / Noisy Waters Northwest

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Click the graphic to access video of the June 22, 2016 Bellingham City Club luncheon forum event.

June 25, 2016  Dena Jensen

I was fortunate to be able to attend the premiere summer event of the City Club After Dark that was held at Boundary Bay Brewery’s “Mountain Room.”  The topic was, “What’s the Future of Cherry Point?” Continue reading

Seeking information for seeking reimbursement: A follow-up with officials on the Trump rally in Lynden / Noisy Waters Northwest, Sandy Robson

 

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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addressing the crowd at the May 7, 2016, Trump political rally held at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden, WA. Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis is shown on the right. The photo is from a video posted on YouTube, featuring a full replay of the rally.

June 20, 2016  Sandy Robson

The information in this report is intended as a resource. It is comprised of my communications (via email and phone conversations) with some of the local elected officials and Lynden city officials, who were involved in the decisions which led to the Trump campaign rally being held at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds.

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