BELLINGHAM - Four Whatcom County women, one from earlier times and three who continue the legacy of community service, will be inducted into the YWCA Northwest Women's Hall of Fame during its 15th annual celebration dinner, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Northwood Hall, 3240 Northwest Ave.
Reservations, $30, should be made by Tuesday at 360-734-4820, ext. 101, or karen@ywcabellingham.org, or be made online at this webpage for a small service fee.
The honorees:
- Sister Brigid Collins, 1918-1990, an administrator of St. Joseph Hospital and an advocate for services supporting women and children.
- Melinda Shenk, founder of Marianne's House, a day activity center for adults with developmental disabilities.
- Cyndie Shepard, volunteer director of Compass 2 Campus, which introduces middle school students to higher education.
- Vi Zurline, successful businesswoman in the 1960s, a model and coach for women entrepreneurs and a longtime supporter of women's athletics.
Reach DEAN KAHN at dean.kahn@bellinghamherald.com or call 715-2291.


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