Who contributed to this draft of the Silver Beach
Neighborhood Plan Update?
We’d like to thank the Silver Beach residents who, together, have generously donated more than 5,000 volunteer hours over the past year researching issues, attending local government meetings, seeking out relevant data from experts and consultants and actively pursuing input from Silver Beach residents. We are fortunate to have such diverse expertise amongst our neighbors and even more fortunate that they are willing to give so generously of their time. The Neighborhood Plan committees consisted of:
Neighborhood Character
Lead:
Alfred Arkley, A.B. Harvard, Government; M.A. Columbia, International Relations & African Studies, M.A., PhD. Michigan State University, Political Science. Western Washington University, Assistant Professor, political science & public administration 5 years, University of Illinois at Springfield, Professor of Management, 24 years. Management consultant and trainer, 30 years, Board, Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, Tutor, Whatcom Literacy Council.
Team Members:
Joan Dudley, B.A. Cornell, Government, M.A. Columbia Teachers College, Education & Latin American Studies, Western Washington University, Teaching English as a Second Language. Whatcom Community College, Instructor, Family Literacy ABE, Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center (formerly Blue Canyon Foundation), Assistant Director, Staff, Human Resources, 30 years. Bellingham Street Academy, Director, 3 years, Northwest Youth Services, one of the founders. Skill Advancement, Inc., New York City, Executive Secretary & Teacher, 5 years.
Sally Grant, B.A. Washington State University, Sociology & Psychology, M.S.L.S., Library Science, University of Illinois. Whatcom County Library System, Law Librarian & Library Service Coordinator, Volunteer for Planned Parenthood, Whatcom Land Trust, Humane Society, Big Brothers & Sisters, and local school PTA’s.
Jan Hayes, attended Western Washington University, Washington State University, & University of Washington. Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer. 30 years experience in residential design and construction. Member of Bellingham City Center Design Review Board.
Allan Richardson, B.A. Pomona, Anthropology & History, M.A. Anthropology, University of Washington. Whatcom Community College, Instructor of Anthropology, 37 years, Consultant, Nooksack Indian Tribe, 33 years.
Paula Wlaznak, attended Western Washington University & Washington State University, Natural Science, 30 years experience in the design, construction, and renovation of environmentally sustainable buildings and residences. Volunteer, Silver Beach Neighborhood Association, 10 years.
Public Facilities
Lead:
Bill Bode, B.A., Architecture, M.S. Economics, University of Idaho, 2 years on Planning and Zoning Commission, Moscow, Idaho, elected to Moscow City Council for two 4 year terms, President of Council for 4 years, acting Mayor of Moscow Idaho one year, President of Moscow Hotel Company since 1978.
Team Members:
Debbie McCunn, B.A., Urban Studies, University of Washington, M.A., Regional Development, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, 20 years experience in banking and economics, Bellingham Art Commissioner.
Myron Wlaznak, Myron Wlaznak graduated from the University of Great Falls, Great Falls, Montana, in 1970 with a degree in Business Administration. He served as a company grade officer in the Army for 4 years, worked for a time in the fishing industry before migrating to the electronics hardware industry, retiring as VP of Operations for a medical engineering, design and manufacturing company in the Seattle area in 1993. Since moving to Bellingham that year his byline has frequented some of our more recognized periodicals. He has been involved with the Silver Beach Neighborhood organizations for over ten years, keeping it alive in some very lean years. He has given freely of his time in support of our city serving on various city and county boards and committees dealing with Lake Whatcom issues. Myron enjoys gardening, walking his dog Sasha, writing poetry and exploring new adventures with his wife Paula.
Mike Robinson, served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, earned BA Ed, Western Washington University, MA Ed, University of Oregon. Served seven years as an elementary school teacher and one as a public librarian. Served as elementary school principal for 24 years. Appointed to the Bellingham Mayor's Advisory Commission, representing Silver Beach, for the past 4 years. Chairman of the Silver Beach Neighborhood Association for one year.
Gene Davis, retired U.S. Border Patrol Deputy Chief, security consultant Pakistan and Republic of Georgia.
Lake Whatcom Plan
Lead:
Myron Wlaznak, Myron Wlaznak graduated from the University of Great Falls, Great Falls, Montana, in 1970 with a degree in Business Administration. He served as a company grade officer in the Army for 4 years, worked for a time in the fishing industry before migrating to the electronics hardware industry, retiring as VP of Operations for a medical engineering, design and manufacturing company in the Seattle area in 1993. Since moving to Bellingham that year his byline has frequented some of our more recognized periodicals. He has been involved with the Silver Beach Neighborhood organizations for over ten years, keeping it alive in some very lean years. He has given freely of his time in support of our city serving on various city and county boards and committees dealing with Lake Whatcom issues. Myron enjoys gardening, walking his dog Sasha, writing poetry and exploring new adventures with his wife Paula.
Team Members:
Larry Mansfield, B.A., Whitman College, Ph. D., University of Washington, raised in Medina, Washington, Mathematics Professor, Queens College, CUNY, Flushing NY, owned & operated computer consulting company.
Mike Johnston, B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, Environmental Management Certification, USC, 5 years officer on nuclear submarine, 27 years of public service with the Environmental Protection Agency, retired EPA Laboratory Director.
Sue Taylor, M.A. Ed., retired teacher, Native Plant Nursery owner.
Lee Barron, MA Ed., retired history teacher.
Marian Beddill, B.S., C.E., M.S. Meteo, retired water management consultant.
Tisch Lynch, BSN, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, MA Ed. from Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, past Parish Nurse Coordinator at SJH, now serving as a Parish Nurse at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church: Married and has four adult daughters.
David Lynch, M.A., M.D., Family Physician.
Land Use
Lead:
Steve Hoekstra, B.A., Business, University of Washington, Pacific Coast Banking School, 30 years in Commercial Banking, currently manages the commercial banking line of business for Horizon Bank.
Team Members:
Jan Hayes, attended Western Washington University, Washington State University & University of Washington. Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer. 30 years experience in residential design and construction. Member of Bellingham City Center Design Review Board.
Lee Barron, MA Ed., retired history teacher.
Lori Polevoi, B.A., Journalism, Urban Studies minor, San Jose State University. Communications & Development Director for Interfaith Coalition 5 years, health care public relations 20 years, freelance writer for various water and sanitation districts, developed educational children's garden at elementary school, volunteered with Bellingham School District for 6 years.
Sandra Rose
Tore Oftness
Plan formatting & editing:
Kate Grinde, M.A., Landscape Architecture