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The Friends of the Ferndale Library and the Ferndale Police Advisory Commission are planning the FPD&L Book'Em 5K Fun Run/Walk for Saturday, September 18, 2010, with all proceeds going to benefit the new Ferndale Library Project. Adults $15 pre-registration, $20 day of race. Children under 10 only $5. Commemorative T-shirts available for those who register by August 31st. Kid's Dash! Awards and prizes! Costume contest - dress up as your favorite book! More information and a printable registration form here.
Many thanks to sponsors Starkenburg Shavings, Samuels Furniture and Superfeet. Anyone wishing to become a sponsor please contact the Friends of the Ferndale Library.
Peddlers & Solicitors Ordinance took effect June 28, 2010 - Any person seeking to sell or solicit sales door-to-door within the City of Ferndale must first undergo a police background check and obtain a Peddlers and Solicitors License. Follow this link to learn the details.
June 10, 2010 the new law regarding use of wireless devices while driving took effect. In brief, it prohibits the use of handheld cell phones while driving, either for making/receiving phone calls or making/receiving text messages, except for under certain circumstances. The law does not apply to a person operating an authorized emergency vehicle or tow truck responding to a disabled vehicle; a person reporting illegal activity or an emergency; or a transit driver relaying time sensitive information to a dispatcher.
The law also prohibits anyone driving with an instruction permit or intermediate license from using any wireless device while driving, handsfree or not, except to report illegal activity, summon emergency help, or to prevent injury to a person or property.
The law makes this a primary offense, meaning that you can be pulled over and given a ticket for talking or texting on a hand-held device; you do not have to have committed a driving offense to be pulled over. It is a traffic infraction and carries a $124 fine.
Due to staffing cutbacks, we have changed our office hours to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Officers are on duty 24 hours a day and can be reached for any reason by calling 9-1-1 or, from outside Whatcom County, 360-676-6911.
Thanks to the Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Program, the Ferndale Police Department is able to provide short term financial help to Ferndale residents and travelers who have experienced an emergency and are in need of financial aid. Types of assistance include food, gas, home heating fuels, bus fare, and in extreme emergencies, shelter for families with children. Please call or stop in for further information.