Encore July 2017

A Guide to a Fulfilling Senior Life in Whatcom County

ENCORE Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Ted Van Dyk, right, who grew up in Bellingham and worked the summer of 1954 at The Lynden Tribune, went on to roles on the national political scene. Here he is with 1968 Democratic presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey and campaign manager Larry O’Brien, left, looking over the script of a speech Van Dyk wrote. Sometimes Humphrey would say to Van Dyk, “Write what you think I should say.” (Courtesy photo/Ted Van Dyk)

What’s Inside.... Ted Van Dyk reflects on a career in journalism and politics ......................C2 Bocce is open to more participants in Whatcom County.................................C6 Tim Martin seeks to fulfill a hoops dream ...................................................C10

A supplement of the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record