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About Charlie Crabtree

Long time observer of State and Local Politics. Charlie was born and raised in Whatcom County Washington. Served in the US Air Force in the 70's and served for 12 years on the Meridian School Board (north of Bellingham Washington) and a stint on the County Charter Review Commission. Retired except for Blogging and enjoying life.

DORIS SMITH for Lynden School Board Position 5

Doris Smith Issues In Education From private discussions with teachers, students, and parents, I have learned that the focus of teaching in the Lynden School District has been distracted by state-mandated identity politics, equity politics, emotional learning, and increased school administration regulations over how teachers teach, none of which improves discipline, morale, and the spirit of learning in the classroom. Therefore, it should be no surprise that Lynden Schools are at 39% in math proficiency—much lower than the statewide ...

By |2023-10-03T08:56:51-07:00October 1, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
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BETH PERRY For Ferndale School Board Position 1

Beth Perry   I am Beth Perry, a lifelong Whatcom County resident and a 20 year Ferndale resident, and a married mother of three children, who my husband and I  homeschool. I became interested in the school board in 2021 when so many parents wanted to make their voices heard on covid restrictions and mask mandates. Month after month myself and other parents spoke up, and over and over nothing was done about ...

By |2023-10-01T11:05:13-07:00October 1, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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KEVIN ERICKSON for Ferndale School Board Position 1

Kevin Erickson Providing our children with a great education is critical to their well-being and to the future of society. I’m Kevin Erickson. Because of that conviction, I hope to continue serving on the Ferndale School Board. As a lifelong Ferndale resident and graduate of Ferndale schools, pride in Ferndale runs deep in my veins. I believe our schools must be a source of pride for our entire community. I support parental ...

By |2023-10-01T10:55:17-07:00October 1, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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MICHELLE SIMMONS for Meridian School Board Pos 5

Michelle Simmons   My name is Michelle Simmons. I’m running for Meridian School Board. As the 4th generation of a Hispanic Laurel Farming Family, an Alumni, and 30-year community volunteer, I’m here to support our community through action – focused on Accountability, Communication and Transparency - in educational excellence and student safety. Recent years have escalated my concerns for Meridian as educator and employer. We have not seen a rebound from the ...

By |2023-09-27T16:10:07-07:00September 27, 2023|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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Nearly 400 voters under 18 voted in the Primary in Whatcom County on August 1, 2023

Nearly 400 voters under 18 years of age voted in the Primary in Whatcom County on August 1, 2023 and we know a lot less about them that we used to about over year old 18 voters. RCW 29A.08.170: Registration at 16 or 17 Years old (the current version passed in 2020) stipulates that 17 year old can vote in a Primary if they turn 18 by the General election day that year: Here's ...

By |2023-09-26T13:24:37-07:00September 26, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|6 Comments
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ERIKA CREYDT for Blaine School Board Postion 1

  Erika Creydt Elected Experience: Blaine School Board Director District 3 Legislative Representative Other Professional Experience: Psychologist and Clinical Director of TouchStone Counseling Group (Current), provided counseling to youth for nearly 20 years, conducted Psychological Assessments in Chicago Catholic Schools for special needs, taught graduate classes at Adler University Vancouver, BC, Canada 2011-2014. Education: Blaine School District K-12, Class of 1999, BA California Lutheran University, 2003, Thousand Oaks, CA (Philosophy and Psychology), MA Adler University, 2005, Chicago, IL (Couples and Family ...

By |2023-09-26T17:37:20-07:00September 26, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, The Fourth Corner|1 Comment
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RILEY SWEENEY for Meridian School board Position 5

Riley Sweeney   My name is J. Riley Sweeney and I am running for Meridian School Board, po. 5. As a proud Meridian parent, I’ve been impressed by the district’s dedicated staff and teachers who give it their all despite difficult budgets, a global shutdown, and the growing impacts of tough economic times. Meridian needs our help and I am ready to fight for the health and well-being of our schools and ...

By |2023-09-26T10:35:38-07:00September 26, 2023|Fourth Corner News|6 Comments
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NANCY BUTTON for Ferndale School Board Position 3

  I’m Nancy Button. I’m running for the Ferndale School Board. I taught in the district for 20 years, retiring in 2021, and now wish to serve students and families in a new way. Our two children attended Ferndale schools, as well. As a parent and educator in Ferndale, I’ve seen both sides of the public school experience and will provide a different, valuable perspective to the board. As a teacher I saw the ...

By |2023-09-26T10:00:45-07:00September 26, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
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CLIFF FREEMAN for Blaine School Board Director District 3

Cliff Freeman, candidate Blaine School Board district 3 Phone: (360) 510-3500 clfreeman@frontier.com 5931 BIRCH POINT ROAD, BLAINE, WA, 98230 Elected Experience: ASB President, Blaine HS, 1970-71 Professional Experience: Civil Engineer, Anvil Corporation, 42 years, Retired. Education: Blaine HS Class of ’71, WSU BSCE ’76. Community Service: Blaine Food Bank, St Anne Catholic Church – Parish Council, CTE advisor- Blaine HS, Blaine Athletic Booster Club- Board member, Hillsdale Cemetery- Board Member. Statement: Parents have the ...

By |2023-09-15T15:04:17-07:00September 15, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|2 Comments
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NICK SAWKA For Lynden School Board Position 2

From Nicholas E. Sawka Email: Nickforlyndenschoolboard@gmail.com Let’s Chat Call Me: (253) 245-3790 Website: https://www.facebook.com/Nick4LSB Greetings, I am Nicholas E. Sawka, a proud resident of Lynden for the past two years. When my family and I made the decision to move here, we were drawn to Lynden's small-town charm. It has always been my dream to raise my children in a community reminiscent of the one I grew up in. Originating from a rural town ...

By |2023-09-15T14:17:22-07:00September 15, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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