Sports and athletics is big in Whatcom County. And it tends to be an even more important way of binding communities together in the smaller cities. I cannot remember a local athlete who has created the excitement of Jake Locker, who was a star football quarterback at Ferndale High School a few years back. Jake led his team to the state championship. Then, when he was recruited by the ever popular, and historically strong, University of Washington football team, well that was big news. Jake is in contention for the Heisman Trophy and he was back in his hometown of Ferndale yesterday for the parade and kickoff to the 115th annual Old Settler's Picnic. To read more on this bit of Americana, I will direct you to the Bellingham Herald article. Another famous resident from this area is Hillary Swank, the Academy Award winning actress. Thanks for stopping by, Steven L. Smith
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Congratulations to Jake the Grand Marshall! And to Whatcom County also!
Steve,
Awesome, hoping Jake has a tremendous year.