Ferndale Record August 14 2024

Ferndale City Council talks youth sports, building amendments

Ferndale focuses on community

By Racquel Muncy For the Record

FERNDALE — e Ferndale

City Council heard a presentation during the Aug. 5 meeting regarding Ferndale Youth Sports, way nding and a public hearing on the EAGLE Program.

Ferndale Youth Sports, an entirely volunteer-run organization, rst came before the Ferndale council in 2022 for $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding, according to City Administrator Jori Burnett.

At the time it was agreed to give the funding in three installments over three years after a presentation updating council on how the previous year went.

Stefani Erickson, president of Ferndale Youth Sports, said the goal three years ago was to provide more access and opportunities for the youth in Ferndale.

“We’ve been working really hard and growing in lots of di erent areas,” she said. e program was sustainable o of registration fees, but keeping the

Owen’s Day in the Dirt celebrates life of Ferndale boy

By Luke Seymour Sta Reporter

FERNDALE — On Aug. 18, Hannegan Speed-

way will hold Owen’s Day in the Dirt. e memorial event will be held in honor of the life and memory of Owen Benjamin Morton, a 14-yearold Ferndale resident and dirt bike enthusiast who passed away after a fatal dirt biking accident at Hannegan Speedway on May 17. According to his obituary, Morton “embraced every bit of falling down and getting back up at the track, supported by his best friends Rhyder and Elliot. Owen was silly, witty and charming to be around. He was kind and sensitive. He loved playing percussion in jazz band and enjoyed all di erent kinds of music. Owen looked forward to his bass guitar lessons.”

In collaboration with the Skagit Community Foundation, a nonpro t based out of Mount Vernon, Morton’s father, Benjamin, created the Owen’s Injured Riders and Gear for Kids Foundation. According to the SCF website, the foundation will provide nancial assistance to the families of injured young motocross riders for medical bills. Additionally, it will provide good quality riding gear for kids who forgot theirs on race day or cannot a ord it, to promote safe practices within the sport.

Entry to the event is $10, registration is $30. Riders will be allowed access to the track from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with gates opening at 7 a.m., a free shirt will be given to the rst 200 riders who register. Meridian School District students and their families will be allowed free admission. e event will also be selling food and refreshments and will be holding a silent auction.

Hannegan Speedway is at 4212 Hannegan Road, Bellingham. e event is open to entries of all ages and experience levels.

For more information, visit skagitcf.org/ owen.

-- Contact Luke Seymour at luke@lyndentribune. com.

Ferndale School Board considers changes to cell phone policy

By Luke Seymour Sta Reporter

FERNDALE — e Ferndale

School Board recently reviewed potential changes to their policy regarding cell phone usage in class.

e board’s July 30 discussion was accompanied by an agenda item that included an updated version of the district’s cell phone policy submitted to the board for review.

e potential updates came in the midst of nationwide concerns over the impact cell phones in the classroom could have on student learning.

Updates to cell phone policy were rst brought up during District Superintendent Kristi Dominguez’s sharing segment of the board meeting. Dominguez said a theme that often recurs during her conversations with sta regarding cell phone

policy is the need to consider how phones might a ect both student health as well as their ability to learn. Dominguez even compared current cell phone access to the way smoking used to be allowed in high schools.

“Something that has come up in everything that I’ve read and everyone that I’ve been talking too is the need to educate,” Dominguez said. “Somebody used a really good analogy where they talked about how in high school campuses there used to be smoking corners where kids used to be allowed to smoke cigarettes on the property until we realized the damage that smoking could have on a student’s lungs.”

According to the board’s July 30 agenda, many of the revisions made to cell phone policy include adjustments to the language regarding what kind of electronic devices will likely be

used by students today. is means the elimination of references to “pagers, beepers and cellular phones.” e revisions also di erentiate between the amount of screen time allowed to di erent grades in the school system, with the policy now saying that grades 9-12 will be allowed to use their phones “before and after the regular school day and during student’s lunch break,” while students in preschool to eighth grade programs will only be allowed to use their phones before and after regular school hours or in case of emergencies.

Dominguez ended the discussion segment by sharing conversations that she has had with students and teachers regarding phone usage in school.

“I’ve talked to one student in particular who has yet to gradu-

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cost low for families made it di cult to have enough funds for new

The Ferndale City Council heard a presentation during its Aug. 5 meeting regarding Ferndale Youth Sports, wayfinding and a public hearing on the EAGLE Program. (Racquel Muncy for the Record)

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The Ferndale School Board recently reviewed potential changes to their policy regarding cell phone usage in class. (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)

Owen Morton

equipment

e ARPA funding helped with that.

Erickson said the program was able to buy quality equipment and a new Connex to store the equipment in.

e program will also be able to add a volleyball league, Cal Ripken baseball league and an elite basketball league. Almost all of the original leagues have also seen an increase in teams as more Ferndale youth sign up.

Erickson said the organization is continuing to work on diversifying the programs and working with the school district to make sure all youth are able to participate, including those with special needs.

“ is has really changed our town,” Erickson said.

A second presentation was put together by MERJE Design

for potential way nding signs. Burnett said way nding signs is something the city has talked about for a long time.

e council was able to see the early design for a new city logo and the variety of way nding sign options, such as kiosks and pedestrian signs.

Ferndale Communications and Community Relations

O cer Megan Juenemann said. “ is is telling the story of Ferndale.”

“ is is more than just way nding to nd your place somewhere,” she said.

Concern over the cost of way nding came up among the council as it is more of a want than a need for the City, but Burnett said the signs could be phased in over several years.

MERJE Design will come back to the council in the future with phased in approach options.

ere was also a public

hearing regarding changes to the EAGLE program.

EAGLE stands for: Environmental E ciency, Advanced Technologies, Greater Good, Low Impact Development and Economic Development.

According to Community Development Director Michael Cerbone, the original goal of the program was to help o set the development that may come from large retailers.

Since the program was established in 2010, Cerbone said it has only had to handle about 10 projects in total.

According to the sta report, the changes to the program are due to updates to the state building codes. In some instances, the building code has become more strict than what the EAGLE Program would require.

Other amendments to the program are meant to help

streamline the development review and code amendment process.

ere was no public comment regarding the program and the changes were approved unanimously.

However, there was concern voiced by council members Herb Porter and Jon Mutchler about whether the program is needed. It was decided to bring the program back to the table during a future meeting.

“I’m wondering how necessary this is in light of how things are being built,” Mutchler said.

Mutchler said he is also concerned the added steps for a big business to move into town may be driving them away.

Porter said the original intent came from a worry about big box stores moving in, but that worry never materialized.

Council also approved a contract with BERK Consulting

for an economic study of the Grandview neighborhood as a part of the consent agenda. e contract will utilize about $125,000 in funding that the city has received.

According to the sta report Grandview Road is one of the last undeveloped interchanges along Interstate 5 that is within a city’s limits.

e report states there is signi cant interest in a sewer extension to the area. is utility extension could result in signi cant economic development for the area. e economic study will look at if a sewer extension alone will unlock the development potential of the area, if the area is properly zoned for market demand and whether property owners in the area desire the properties to be developed. e preliminary schedule has the economic study nished around March 2025.

Cell Phones: Bond oversights, retreat date

ate,” Dominguez said. “She said that of all her classes in high school, the one that she was most focused on was the one where the

teacher said all the backpacks had to go to the perimeter of the classroom and could not have their cell phones out throughout the whole class. e teacher of the class said

that what could have been the most di cult class for her ended up being the class where she got the most focus and the most attention from students because no one ever had their phones out. I think there’s some conversation to be had here but please do look at the policy.”

Bond Oversight Committee

Also during the board’s July 30 meeting, the Bond Oversight Committee gave its nal report. e sevenperson committee was formed in 2019 to deliberate how the district could best improve their facili-

ties as well as oversee the application of bond-funded projects. According to the nal report document, the committee’s main responsibilities included “communication with the community, assistance and review of design and construction, and overall nancial review.”

Dominguez praised the committee for all their contributions to the Ferndale High School improvement project that was completed earlier this year.

“It’s a ground breaking process,” Dominguez said. “I think so much credit for the success of the FHS

project completion is largely in part to the work of the Bond Oversight. ey have set a great example for what a community/district partnership can look like for future projects here and in other communities.”

She also said that, due to the quality of their work, the committee has been invited to give a presentation on its work at a Washington State School Directors Association conference later this fall.

Retreat e Ferndale School Board pushed back the date of its annual retreat

from Aug. 3 to an unspecied date in September or October. According to board President Kevin Erickson, the retreat is an opportunity for the board to build teamwork and to further explore some of the policies that the board will look to pass in the future. e Ferndale School Board’s next meeting is at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at Mountain View Elementary School, at Mountain View 5780, Hendrickson Ave. For more information on future meetings, visit ferndalesd.org/school-board. -- Contact Luke Seymour at luke@lyndentribune.com.

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Community Calendar

Second Tuesday of each month

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Whatcom DBSA support group(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) meets the second Tuesday of each monthfrom 7-9 p.m.at the Chestnut Professional Building, 800 E. ChestnutSt. Ste 1C (first floor), Bellingham. Meet in person or on Zoom. Email whatcomdbsa@gmail.com for Zoom specifics.

Through Aug. 23

Farmtunes

Bellewood Farms & Distillery will host its summer concert series, Farmtunes, from 6-9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 23. The family friendly concerts present artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Celtic band Clanna Morna, Aug. 9; Michael Dayvid, Aug. 16; and cover band Gladstone, Aug. 23. Bellewood Farms is at 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Visit bellewoodfarms.com for more information.

Through Aug. 31

Visage and Vessel

Aug. 2-31, Allied Arts will showcase Visage & Vessel, a diverse collection of artistic works utilizing various materials and mediums to convey creativity and expression. Through drawings, paintings, ceramics and sculpture, the exhibition encapsulates a rich tapestry of creative exploration. Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall, Bellingham,is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go to support the arts in our community. For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org.

Aug. 16-18

Noisy Waters Mural Festival

Noisy Waters Mural Festival will take place at Bellingham’s Waterfront on Aug. 16-18. This event

Correction In the Aug. 7 Lynden Tribune story, “Ferndale Schools’ new student board member looks for balance,” we mistakenly

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS

WCSO arrests

Blaine man after 7-hour standoff

WHATCOM — On Aug.

2, Whatcom County Sheri ’s deputies received a report regarding an alleged assault involving Tristen Alexander, 35, and an individual known to him.

According to an Aug. 9 press release from the Whatcom County Sheri ’s O ce, Alexander was arrested on May 30 by the Blaine Police Department for allegedly sending a threatening photo to the victim.

Following his release from jail on July 22, a nocontact order was issued between Alexander and the victim, the press release stated. “However, the victim reported multiple instances of unwanted contact, including texts and sightings of Alexander’s vehicle near the victim’s residence and workplace.” e press release stated that the victim said that on July 29, Alexander “violated the no-contact order, threatened them, forced himself into their residence

and physically assaulted them.” e victim managed to escape and ee to a nearby gas station, where Alexander allegedly followed them.

WCSO also stated that the victim “reported additional allegations, including threats to share intimate photos and tamper with their testimony in the Blaine Police Department’s case.”

WCSO deputies obtained probable cause to charge Alexander with multiple o enses, which include burglary, harassment, assault, stalking and unlawful imprisonment.

On Aug. 9, deputies attempted to contact Alexander at his residence in Blaine, WCSO reported. “He refused to communicate,” the press release stated. “A search warrant

will feature 25 mural artists to activate a wider diversity of artistic representation in the community. The festival is free and open to the public and will be held at the Peter Paulson Stage, adjacent to Trackside Beer Garden at 298 W. Laurel St. For a schedule of events and a description of performing artists, visit noisywatersmuralfest.com

Aug. 18

Owen’s Day In the Dirt Hannegan Speedway will present Owen’s Day In the Dirt, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. Gates open at 7 a.m. Event is in memory of 14-year-old Owen Wilson, who tragically died on May 17 as a result of a dirt bike accident at Hannegan Speedway. Ra es and 50/50. All food and silent auction proceeds go to Owen’s Injured Riders & Gear For Kids Foundation. Do not need to be present to win silent auction. Visit Skagit.org/ owen for more information. Riders and public are welcome.

Aug. 18

Rockin’ the Railroad Summer Block Party From 1-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, the Rockin’ the Railroad Summer Block Party will be a community gathering and celebration that will take place on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Bellingham. A schedule of performances, artists and activities will be viewable online via social media. For more information visit alliedarts.org.

Aug. 24

Meridian High School alumni all-class reunion Meridian High School alumni all-class reunion, from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Meridian High School, 194 W. Laurel Road. Food trucks will be on-site. Bring your classic car, truck, boat, tractor

reported that Harleen Malli would visit Lynden schools this year to talk to students. Malli actually will visit

was authorized. SWAT and crisis negotiators were deployed due to the severity of the charges and Alexander’s potential access to rearms.”

“Less lethal and chemical munitions were utilized” after a reported seven-hour stando , WCSO stated. Alexander was “located hiding inside the residence and taken into custody.”

Alexander was treated for minor injuries and booked into the Whatcom County Jail for burglary rst-degree DV, felony order violation DV, felony harassment DV, assault third DV, stalking DV, reckless endangerment DV, disclosing intimate images DV, tampering with a witness DV, and unlawful imprisonment DV.

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or camper. Enjoy an afternoon of reminiscing with fellow alumni. This is a free event. RSVP, encouraged but not required, to MeridianHSalumni@ gmail.com.

Aug. 29

Bocce Ball Tournament for seniors

Lynden Community/Senior Center will sponsor a county-wide Bocce Ball tournament Thursday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Lynden’s Bender Field Bocce Ball area. Tournament fee, which includes lunch, is $10 for LC/SC members, $15 for non-members. Rain or shine, come have some fun and bring a lawn chair. Bender Field is at 8770 Bender Road. For more information call 360-3542921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Sept. 1-30

September Eat Local Month

Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make and cook it to share with us. All month long, Sustainable Connections will highlight opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. Visit sustainableconnections.org for more.

Sept. 14

Free electronics recycling

Recycle unwanted televisions, computers and monitors, working or not, for free, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Lynden City Hall parking lot, 300 4th St. All individuals and small businesses are eligible to drop o up to 10 items. E-Cycle Washington accepts all types of TVs, computers, laptops, tablets and monitors for recycling at no charge. More information at recyclewa.org.

Ferndale schools. We also mistakenly spelled Malli’s rst name as Harlene.”

FORUM

Fire Levy Lid Lift fails

Editor, During the August primary election, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue asked voters for a re levy lid lift. While the outcome was not as we had hoped, we appreciate everyone who participated in the process. We understand this is a di cult economy, which has likely in uenced voters.

e demand for and cost to provide emergency services is outpacing our revenue to provide them. Our community urgently requires more re ghters to adequately sta our re stations. We need to replace aging apparatus, put another medical response unit into service, and reduce reliance on mutual aid from neighboring agencies, which can take longer to reach people during emergencies.

State law requires that we operate under a balanced budget. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue will continue to provide the highest level of service that our funding allows. Regrettably, that may mean some form of service level cuts. We are committed to keeping the public fully informed about any necessary service level adjustments and will actively seek input from our community so that together, we can shape the future of your re district.

I welcome your questions at jvanderveen@nwfrs.com.

Jason Van der Veen Fire Chief, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue

Lay low before devising next bond strategy

Editor:

Admittedly, it is easy to Wednesday morning quarterback the failed school bond – again. But I speak from the experience of previously living in a school district that failed 22 consecutive school levies. Once a community starts voting no, that negative momentum is very di cult to reverse.

Seeing that the bond failed by nearly 9% the rst time, it seemed that to submit a similar amount a second time was a recipe for failure – again. In 20/20 hindsight, the school board could have better engaged the voters the second time with projects and an amount that were pared down, such as making the needed xes at the middle and elementary schools and cherry-picking some immediate quick wins at the high school.

Yes, it would have been kicking the can down the road, but it also would have been more nancially palatable to the voters.

I suggest that the school board lays low for a while and generates positive momentum before they devise a future strategy to replace the aging high school. Because another bond issue is inevitable – again.

Lynn J.

Templeton

Lynden

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SEYMOUR SAYS …

is month marks half a year since I rst arrived in Whatcom County and began working for the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record. It’s hard to believe.

It feels like only yesterday when I woke up with my brother and father at the top room of the Mill Inn, anxious about the new job I would start in the next few days. We had just rolled into town the night prior, tired and in low spirits. We had spent the day driving in a rental car that my dad had picked up in Montana. Out of the three cars we tried to take with us to Washington, the rental was the only one to survive as two other cars had to be left behind in Missoula due to technical issues. I had e ectively moved across two states into a town where I had little to no connections with not even a car in my possession. Eventually we found a kindly young engineer in Bellingham who o ered us a 2010 Toyota prius for $5,000, a car that I continue to drive to this day.

Since then, I have had to move

GUEST OPINION

houses due to foreclosure, carry on through several health scares including a week where I could barely walk from debilitating back pain and have had to adjust to life on the job in an industry that I have never worked in before in my life. I have never been happier. Few towns have ever made me feel as welcome and as accepted as Lynden and I have rarely seen a place that has as much to o er in the way of diversions and activities as Whatcom County. When nishing an assignment in Ferndale, there’s nothing that takes the edge o like going for a walk in Pioneer Park. When I need a quiet place to work or study outside of the o ce, I always know that the Lynden Public Library is only a short walk away and when I’m asked by friends and

family where they should go for a bite to eat, I say Avenue Bread is their best bet, no matter the time of day.

However, more than the sights and eateries, what has truly turned Lynden from a place I work into a place I could comfortably call home, are the people. Since my rst day on the job, I have received nothing but the utmost support and kindness from the residents here in Whatcom County, whether it’s through a genial email from a random subscriber expressing appreciation for an article I wrote, or through my editor and boss leaving me a note telling me about all the new food trucks in Lynden I have yet to try, I have rarely felt in my entire life so welcomed and accepted by a town and a county. I look forward to continuing to cover all the news and goings-on in this interesting town. Here’s to another six months.

-- Luke Seymour covers Lynden city government, Ferndale School District and more for the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale record newspapers. Contact Luke Seymour at luke@lyndentribune.com.

Uphold Title IX original intent

As a proud father of two girls, we must honor our daughters by ensuring fairness in women’s sports. Over the past 120 years, women have made signi cant strides, from gaining the right to vote with the 19th Amendment to helping defeat the Axis powers in World War II and being fully integrated into our military. Women play an equal but distinct role in society, and this role must not be compromised. ey are the bringers of life. ere are inherent biological differences between men and women. According to the Medical College of Wisconsin, the average height of a 16-year-old male on the high end is 6 feet, while a 16-year-old female on the high end averages 5 feet 6 inches. is height di erence translates into a disparity in stride length: an average male’s stride is 30 inches, for a female it’s 27 inches. Consequently, a female would need to run faster to keep pace with a male. is was evident at the recent Washington State Finals Track Meet in the girls’ 400-meter nals, where a transgender girl outpaced the entire eld of biological females. is outcome is unacceptable and high-

lights the need for programs that support all student athletes fairly. e media often misleads us by reporting that girls have broken certain track and eld records in recent years. A closer look reveals that many of these records were set by biological males. Each time this happens, it undermines the integrity of women’s sports and hinders our daughters from reaching their full potential. I do not wish to see a world where every high school women’s record is broken by a biological male. So what can we do? We need to return to the original intent of Title IX, which was to prevent discrimination based on sex. Title IX has now been expanded to include gender identity. While I do not advocate for hatred or exclusion, it is imperative that athletes who identify as the opposite sex compete in their own division. ere should be one division based on gender

identity and another based on the biological sex of the athlete. is solution would preserve the integrity of women’s sports while providing a fair competition platform for all students.

Allowing biological males to compete against females e ectively discriminates against female athletes and violates their rights as well. erefore, it is crucial to take action. e rst step is to contact the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and urge them to support fair competition. Parents, grandparents, guardians and community members must demand change. e WIAA’s mission statement emphasizes promoting fair play, sportsmanship and teamwork. We must hold them accountable to this standard. If you need assistance contacting the WIAA, please let me know. Together, we can protect women’s sports and ensure a fair and supportive environment for all athletes. ank you for your support.

-- Lynden resident Nick Sawka started a before school program at Fisher Elementary called All-Pro Dads/ Parents. e program is designed to promote parent and child quality time. More about Nick Sawka at nicksawka.com.

Luke Seymour

Nick Sawka

OBITUARIES

Della Mae Johnson

Della Mae Johnson (née Jordan), aged 91, passed away in care of the angels on July 29, 2024, in Bellingham. Born on May 29, 1933, only daughter, youngest of four children to Bert and Blanche Jordan (Stratton) in Hamilton, WA. ey preceded her in death as well as brothers, Wilfred (Delvon), Eddie (Delores) and Merrill (Mary); husband, Carl, Jr. and son, Carl Johnson III (Ella).

was too busy skating. As time went by, the couple met at the local grange for dancing. Carl and Della at long last married on Sept. 16, 1949. Carl and Della took up a lifetime of dairy cow farming on their farmstead on Noon Road. Busy raising their three sons, she cared for ill parents who came to stay and tended to other farm animals.

Della enjoyed playing with her brothers in the elds on one of the farms they had lived on near Clipper, WA. She delighted in roller skating everywhere to and from the Wickersham Skating Rink. She once spurned an invitation from her future husband to come sit beside him as she

Elaine Olney

Della made sure everyone was family. She was jubilant when visitors dropped by, sharing plenty of laughter and served a scrumptious meal to one and all. e summer hay crews replenished their plates for seconds. When she got her own telephone, it became a boon to her social life as she was on for hours, calling everyone she knew to give news of the neighborhood.

Saturday nights found Della

Elaine Olney, age 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1934, in Bellingham to George and Ella (Ristine) Johnstone. Elaine graduated from Bellingham High School in 1953. She married Donald “Don” Olney in 1955 at the Church of the Assumption. Elaine devoted her life to her family, rais-

and Carl kicking up their heels at any dance place with live country music. She enjoyed volunteering at the Rome Grange, serving food at the Deming Log Show or preparing sandwiches at the Eagles on Bingo night. Della nally got her driver’s license at age 65. is a orded her freedom to get out and about.

Just before Carl’s passing, she purchased a little car then she was zipping around town visiting or playing cards with friends and family, helping at the Ferndale food bank and continued volunteering at the yearly DLS. Ready for new adventures, Della took o on a dream cruise to the Netherlands, visited the Philippines to see her son, Carl, III and his wife and dared to ride in a hot air balloon.

In subsequent years, unable to drive herself, friends took her on day trips seeking homesteads she had lived on as well as to Hamilton and a glass blowing work-

ing four children and enjoying her 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was anxiously awaiting the birth of her rst great-greatgrandchild, due Aug. 15 of this year. In their later years, Don and Elaine enjoyed winters in Arizona. In March 2023, she moved to Meadow Greens Assisted Living in Lynden where she immediately made many friends and was quite the social butter y. She enjoyed playing bingo, going on lunch and dinner outings, and always looked forward to social hours on Friday with her

Roger Owen Holtrop

Roger Owen Holtrop, age 67, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on Aug. 5, 2024.

Roger was born Feb. 27, 1957 in Bellingham to parents John and Leona (Smit) Holtrop. He had three

shop in Sedro Woolley. A must was a stop at the Dairy Queen for a burger and onion rings. Known as the Dahlia Lady, Della’s favorite pastime was growing myriads of dahlias. She spent hours outside with her owers. Other interests included sewing on her treadle machine, making music on the piano/organ, singing, jigsaw puzzles for hours, playing various card games and Yahtzee (teaching her grandchildren, too), Sudoku, crafting a variety of needlework pieces, and knitting (especially baskets full of hats for individuals and for her collection of baby dolls). Della was a storyteller. She might have been an author, as she had penned colorful worded lifetime journals. It was no wonder as she loved reading animal and cowboy western stories, Little House on the Prairie and Anne of Green Gable book series along with

many friends and a good glass of wine.

Elaine always enjoyed parties and was the life of any party the family had. Elaine was a member of the Church of the Assumption and later, St. Joseph in Lynden.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Don, in 2013; son, Richard “Van,” in 2009; her parents; sisters, Marjorie Ondeck and Lois Paul; and brothers, Howard, Joe, and Sydney Johnstone. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Gary) Witman; sons, Mike (Debbie) Olney and Troy (Tracy) Olney; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

brothers: Larry, Ron and Alvin. Roger graduated from high school and went on to work in agriculture as a farmhand in Lynden. He enjoyed shing and word puzzles.

Roger is survived by brothers Ronald (Janice) Holtrop and Alvin (Judy) Holtrop both of Lynden.

Roger is preceded in death by

Carol Ann (Kooistra) Walton

many viewings of the e Sound of Music sent her on imaginary journeys.

A proud moment in Della’s life was when she had not completed her Mount Baker High School academics. She regaled for years about her brothers having graduated with theirs. oughtful friends went to the school to work out a plan in making sure she received an high school diploma to proudly display of her own. She is survived by two sons: Glenn (Linda, dec’d) and Gary (Diane); grandchildren Merri Schrader (Brian), Joellene Mayschack, Marcy Poortinga (Kevin), Glenn Johnson, Jr., Micheal Johnson (Katherine), Melissa Westman ( omas), and 10 great-grandchildren. Special family friends: Sally Ruswick, Marc Hubbard, Jason Noteboom. Join us for Della’s celebration of life (service) on Aug. 18, 2024, 1-4 p.m., 4753 Noon Road, Bellingham.

Services to be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lynden as follows; Vigil Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. ursday Aug. 22. Committal will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225, in memory of Elaine Olney. You may share your memories with the family at the Westford Funeral Home website.

brother Larry Holtrop in 2012, and parents John R. Holtrop in 1985 and Leona R. Holtrop in 2011. Memorials are suggested to Whatcom Hospice House or cancer research.

Roger’s graveside service will be Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Monumenta Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Carol Ann (Kooistra) Walton, 60, of Sumas, passed away on June 5, 2024. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Dick Kooistra. She is survived by her husband, Matthew, her two children, Dillon and Sara, and her siblings, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Carol will be remembered for her strength and resilience, her ability to make friends e ortlessly, and her unending love for her friends and family. Most importantly, Carol will be remembered for her unwavering faith in God.

A celebration of life will be held for Carol at her family farm, 8934 N. Pass Road, Sumas, on Aug. 24, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. Per her request, please wear colorful clothing.

Marry Bosscher

Marry Bosscher, age 88, of Sumas, passed away Aug. 8, 2024, at Whatcom Hospice House. She was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Gronigan, Holland. She married Bernie Bosscher in New Westminster, B.C. on June 22, 1956.

Please join the family for a potluck at Lynden City Park following the service. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

WCSO: Arrests Blaine man after 7-hour standoff

food source. is dance communicates the distance, direction, and quality of the food source. To learn more about honey bees, visit the Center for Pollinator Research at Penn State’s website, pollinators.psu.edu and follow them on social media, @PSUPollinators on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

National Honey Bee Day

National Honey Bee Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of August. is year the holiday falls on Saturday, Aug. 17. According to the Center for Pollinator Research at Penn State University’s

website, of the 20,000 bee species worldwide, one is arguably the most recognized and culturally signi cant: the western honey bee (Apis mellifera). Found on every continent except Antarctica, the western honey bee is one of seven species in the honey bee genus Apis. Beekeeping was revolutionized in Pennsylvania by Lorenzo Langstroth in 1862 when he created the Langstroth hive- a portable hive with removable frames that allowed for active management. Honey bees are e ective pollinators because they have coordinated foraging e orts. Workers perform a series of movements called the ‘waggle dance’ to instruct other worker bees on where to travel to nd a particular

Gas prices increase slightly in past week

Average gasoline prices in Washington have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.16/g on Aug. 12, according to GasBuddy’s

survey of 2,666 stations in Washington. Prices in Washington are 7.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 82.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. e national average price of diesel has declined 3.4 cents in the past week and stands at $3.72 per gallon, the lowest level since January, 2022, over 900 days ago.

Marry is survived by her son Ed and Tracy Bosscher of Sumas, two daughters Rita and Case Biesbroek of Langley, B.C. and Lucy and Joe Witman of Bellingham, six grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. e graveside service will be at Sumas cemetery at 10 a.m. Aug. 14, 2024. A memorial service to follow at the Sumas Christian Reformed Church at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services. charges against Alexander are pending. Multiple agencies assisted in the operation, including the Blaine Police Department, Bellingham Police Department and Lynden Police Department. Homeland Security Investigations provided tactical robots for this incident.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.28/g on Aug. 11 while the most expensive was $5.79/g, a di erence of $2.51/g. e national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.41/g on Aug. 12. e national average is down 11.6 cents per gallon from

a month ago and stands 42.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

“As summer driving season comes to a gradual close, we continue to see gasoline prices declining in most of the country as demand remains muted. Incredibly, the drop has also caused diesel fuel prices to crumble to their lowest level since before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “As long as we can avoid a major hurricane threaten-

ing re neries in the Gulf region, I believe we could see declines continue into this week, with the national average potentially dipping to its lowest level of the summer. However, should economic data come in better than expected, there still could be a short-lived rally. While some states may also see gas prices rise to routine price cycling, primarily in the Great Lakes and Florida, prices across the board remain lower in every state compared to a year ago.”

GasBuddy’s averages, graphs, maps and historical pricing data covering the U.S. and Canada is available 24/7 at prices. GasBuddy.com.

For the well-being of garden and soul

With the screams of kids enjoying carnival rides and the wafting smells of fried foods, the telltale signs of the Northwest Washington Fair can mean only one thing: early autumn is just around the corner.

However, if this year’s weather proves anything like last year — and frankly, many years—we still have nearly two months of summerlike weather ahead of us, so now is no time to give up on the garden. As you enjoy the pleasant weather, here are a few things to check o your to-do list to keep your lawn and garden in shape this month.

First, if you’ve kept your lawn watered at least semi-regularly this summer, chances are good that your lawn is getting invaded by crabgrass this time of year. Unlike some grassy weeds, crabgrass dies in the winter and doesn’t sprout until late spring, so it can sneak up on us when it suddenly rears its ugly head in July and August.

Noted by its coarse, fuzzy blades, at

growth habit — which makes it hard to mow — and redtinged stems in late summer, crabgrass is an unwelcome sight in any lawn. ankfully, crabgrass is easy enough to control.

To kill existing crabgrass, spray your lawn with a lawn weed killer labeled for killing crabgrass. Keep in mind that many lawn weed killers only tackle broadleaf weeds like dandelions and clover, so look for one speci cally labeled for crabgrass.

To prevent the return of crabgrass next year, apply a preemergent herbicide in the spring like Bonide Crabgrass Plus, which works very well at preventing crabgrass, other grassy weeds, and hundreds of other broadleaf weeds. Crabgrass Plus can also be applied between late August and early September to prevent weeds from creeping into your lawn over the fall and winter months.

Second, August is the prime time to apply an insecticide to keep crane y larvae and other lawn grubs from damaging your

turf over the fall and winter months. As the days get shorter, adult crane ies lay eggs in lawns, with each female laying as many as 300 eggs. Once hatched, crane y larvae can feed on grass roots over the winter, so treating in late summer or early autumn with a product like Eight granules can help keep crane y populations in check. Additionally, treating your lawn with insecticide discourages grub-eating moles, forcing them out of your lawn to hunt for greener pastures. ird, if your hanging baskets or pots are still growing but looking a little leggy and tired, there’s still plenty of growing season left to enjoy them, so rejuvenate your plants with a light haircut — trim back by no more than one third — and feed with a phosphorus-rich fertilizer like Jack’s Blossom Booster to encourage more plentiful owers. And if your plants are looking yellowed and hungry even with regular feeding, they may be iron-de cient and bene t from feeding with Jack’s Petunia Feed, which has extra iron to green up hungry plants.

Fourth, mid-August is a good time to begin to thin your tomatoes and trim back the foliage to encourage the fruit to ripen. Hot summers the last few years have been great for growing tomatoes in the Paci c North-

west, but not every year gives us enough heat to produce a bumper crop — or even get many ripe fruits before fall. To encourage fruit to ripen and to prevent blight, I typically strip most of the leaves o my tomatoes in mid-to-late August and cut o any small, undeveloped fruits. Without the leaves, the extra sunlight will ripen the fruit faster, and without the extra undersized fruit, the plant can put more energy into developing those fruits that are closer to maturity.

Finally, take the time to simply enjoy being outside while the weather is still so nice. Studies have shown that twenty minutes a day spent in nature reduces cortisol, a common stress hormone, and even ve minutes a day observing nature can improve blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension. So, the next time your spouse nds you relaxing on the patio on a nice evening while you admire your plants, be sure to tell them it’s for your health. After all, we garden for the joy of it, and in the end, we get back more than we give.

-- David Vos is manager of Vander Giessen Nursery Inc. of Lynden

Benchmark down 8 cents from June 2024

e farm benchmark milk price took a temporary step backwards in July on a slightly lower cheese price. e Agriculture Department announced the July Federal order Class III price at $19.79 per hundredweight, down 8 cents from June, but is $6.02 above July 2023. Friday’s Class III futures settlements portended an August price at $20.48; September, $20.68; October, $21.16; November, $20.72; and December at $19.82.

e July Class IV price is $21.31, up 23 cents from June, $3.05 above a year ago, and the highest Class IV since October 2023. Meanwhile, a higher All Milk Price and lower corn, soybean, and hay prices gave another lift to the milk feed price ratio. e latest Ag Prices report shows the June ratio at 2.36, up from 2.24 in May, and compares to 1.35 in June 2023. e All Milk Price averaged $22.80 per hundredweight (cwt.), with a 4.10%

butterfat test, up 80 cents from May, and $5 above June 2023, which had a 4.01% test.

e national corn price averaged $4.48 per bushel, down 3 cents from May, after jumping 12 cents the previous month, and was $2.01 below a year ago.

Soybeans averaged $11.80 per bushel, down a dime from May and $2.40 per bushel below a year ago.

Alfalfa hay averaged $195 per ton, down $7 from

May and $68 per ton below a year ago.

e June average cull price for beef and dairy combined climbed to $138 per cwt., up $6 from May, $31 above June 2023, and $66.40 above the 2011 base average.

U.S. milk production continues to sputter, thanks to bird u, a shortage of replacement heifers, and scorching high temperatures.

e Agriculture Department’s latest preliminary

data shows June output at 18.77 billion pounds, down 1.0% from June 2023, the 12th consecutive month output was below a year ago.

e 24-State production was 18.0 billion pounds, down 0.8%.

June cow numbers totaled 9.335 million head, up 2,000 from the May count, which was revised down 17,000 head, and was 62,000 below June 2023.

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David Vos

If your petunias or other flowers start to look leggy

blooms. (Photo courtesy David Vos)

Lee Mielke

MIELKE MARKET

Barn Buddies take prominent role at NWW Fair

By Norah Allen Barn Buddies Club Reporter

e

e fair is the signature event on the club’s annual calendar. In addition to producing and hosting the popular Small Animal Experience exhibit, Barn Buddies members entered numerous items and are participating in 4-H contests and events throughout the 10-day fair.

All 18 club members and more than 150 volunteers sta the Small Animal Experience, and 16 of the club’s members entered nearly 60 total items in the fair.

ose items include art, livestock animals, photography, sewing, collectibles and a display on how to make ice cream in a bag.

e club’s Small Animal Experience remains one of the fair’s most popular exhibits and welcomes thousands of visitors each day.

Twelve-year-old Karter Brandt is in his third year helping at SAE. Brandt said he enjoys taking care of the animals.

“It’s a fun thing to come in here and volunteer,” he said. is year, Brandt has been intrigued by one of the exhibit’s unique entries, a water bu alo from Everson.

“ e water bu alo got adopted by the goat, and the goat is nursing the water bu alo,” he said. “She took in the water buffalo as one of her own. It’s pretty unusual.”

Addison Vander Veen, 17, is

e 24-State count, at 8.89 million, was up 2,000 from May but 37,000 below a year ago. e May count was revised down 7,000 head. Output per cow in the 50 states averaged 2,010 pounds, down 6 pounds or 0.3% from a year ago.

e 24-State average, at 2,025 pounds, was down 8 pounds from 2023. May output per cow was revised down 1 pound on both. California milk production was down 61 million pounds or 1.8% from a year ago. Cow numbers were down 5,000 head while output per cow was unchanged. Wisconsin output was up 25 million pounds or 0.9% from a year ago, thanks to a 15 pound gain per cow and 3,000 additional cows.

Idaho was down 1.0%, on 2,000 fewer cows and 15 pounds less put per cow. Michigan was o 0.9% on a 20 pound loss per cow. Cow numbers were unchanged. Both states are dealing with avian u. Minnesota was down 1.0%, New York was down 1.2%, and New Mexico again posted the biggest loss, down 12.5%, on a drop of 37,000 cows, although output per cow was up 20 pounds.

Oregon was unchanged despite a 15 pound gain per cow but cow numbers were down 1,000 head. Pennsylvania was down 2.2%, and South Dakota posted the biggest increase, up 8.3%, thanks to 17,000 more cows, though output per cow was down 10 pounds. Texas jumped 3.1%, thanks to 13,000 more cows and 20 pounds more per cow. Washington State was up 1.7% on 3,000 more cows and 15 pounds more per cow. Meanwhile, butter and cheese stocks shrunk during June Dairy Month. e USDA’s latest Cold Storage report showed the June 30 butter inventory at 373.5 million pounds, down 6.2 million pounds or 1.6% from May but was up 23.8 million or 6.8% from June 2023, topping year ago levels for the fth month in a row and sits at the highest June value since 2021, according to HighGround Dairy. American type cheese stocks dropped to 804.8 million pounds, down 11.3

now in her seventh year at SAE. She said getting to work with the animals is the highlight for her.

“ e calves, mini horse and goats are my favorites,” she said. “I’ve learned some general animal common sense.”

Vander Veen said she’s also made some new friends during her years helping at Small Animal Experience.

Meanwhile, this is 13-year-old Josiah Barker’s rst year at SAE.

His friend, Karter, signed him up to help at the exhibit.

Barker said he enjoys seeing friends and helping with the animals, such as the bunnies and kittens.

Exhibit Leader Tami Pusch is enjoying her 14th year at Small Animal Experience. Pusch said she loves the people and the kids, and having the kids teach people about animals.

“People who come to the fair don’t always know much about animals,” she said.

Like Brandt, Pusch has been amazed by the water bu alo nursing from the goat.

“ at is very unique; the mom of the water bu alo was not very interested in being a food source for the water bu alo,” Pusch said.

“ ere was a goat that was using the same pasture and the water bu alo decided that was a good place for nutrition.”

Pusch said this is one of many reasons the Small Animal Experience is “exciting and fun; it’s the highlight of the year for sure.” is year, the exhibit features dozens of animals from around Whatcom County, including a four-week-old Alpaca named

million or 1.4% from May and down 48.7 million pounds or 5.7% from a year ago. e other cheese category, at 596.5 million pounds, was down 127,000 pounds from May’s count, and down 37.7 million pounds or 5.9% from a year ago.

e total June 30 cheese inventory fell to 1.423 billion pounds, down 11.2 million pounds or 0.8% from the May count, and was 87.1 million pounds or 5.8% below a year ago. It is the lowest total cheese inventory since Nov. 2021.

ere’s been a lot of frustration in the global dairy market over China’s lack of purchases and a big part of the reason is China’s increased domestic milk production. Rabobank Global Sector Strategist, Mary Ledman, addressed the topic in a recent report entitled “ e Dairy Dominoes, How China’s Increased Self Sufciency is Reshaping Global Trade.”

Speaking in the Aug. 5 Dairy Radio Now broadcast, Ledman said it’s been a work in progress since 2018 when China released its ve year agricultural plan.

ey established a goal of increasing milk output by nearly 11 million metric tons, she said, or about 25 billion pounds, equivalent to Idaho, Washington State, and maybe even Oregon. “And they did it ahead of schedule,” she said.

ey added a million head to their herd, and they were high producing dairy cows on farms of 5,00010,000 cows, comparable to U.S. herds of that size.

Judy. e Small Animal Experience is open daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and is just east of the Henry Jansen Ag Center in the northwest corner of the fairgrounds.

The Northwest Washington Fair is in full swing in Lynden, and Barn Buddies 4-H Club members are playing a major role. See page A8 for more photographs showing the Bar Buddies at the Northwest Washington Fair.

(Photos courtesy Barn Buddies)

She reported that China imported about a million head of replacement heifers from New Zealand and Australia, in that time period of 2018-2023.

“To continue on this path,” Ledman warned “ ey need to increase their animal husbandry of replacement heifers, but that’s yet to be determined. ere are feed constraints, water constraints, and land constraints,” Ledman explained, however “ e last ve years shows us that, with China, where there’s a will, there is a way.”

Can other countries make up for China’s smaller purchases? Ledman answered, “Yes. We have a growing world population and while China’s absence is large, as they are the world’s largest dairy importer, it has particularly impacted whole milk and skim milk powder. e whey market is still very important to the United States and China has not developed its domestic cheese industry that would produce that whey. e powder de cits are being absorbed by Algeria, Southeast Asia, Mexico, and others,” she concluded. Checking the markets, after dropping 8 cents the previous week, CME Cheddar block cheese slipped to $1.84 per pound the rst Monday in August, lowest since May 31, but closed Friday at $1.9575, up 10.75 cents on the week and 3.25 cents below a year ago. e barrels fell to $1.91 Monday, lowest since July 16, but nished the week 7.50 cents higher at $2.0050, 18 cents above a year ago and 4.75 cents above the

blocks. Sales included 17 loads of block and 7 of barrel on the week.

StoneX stated in its Aug. 9 Early Morning Update; “milk remains tight, fresh cheese remains somewhat snug out there, and buyers are willing to own what is on o er in the $1.90 plus cheese price area. e futures markets are re ecting that dynamic.”

State fairs and regional events are in full swing and curd producers have been notably active, according to Dairy Market News. But retail Cheddar/Italian style cheesemakers say buyers are in a hesitant waitand-see cycle, as market prices have held under $2 per pound. Milk availability reports vary from one processor to the next but is “very tight.” As more milk moves into the Southern region of the U.S. for Class I utilization, cheesemakers are receiving calls from processors looking for milk. Most report that their milk supplies are already tight or allotted to the vat and they have none to o er.

Cheese production in the west is steady to stronger. Class III milk demand is generally strong for cheese however, milk availability remains seasonally tighter, putting some seasonal constraints on production.

Cash butter saw its Friday nish at $3.0975 per

pound, down 0.75 cents on the week, but 40.75 cents above a year ago, with 11 sales for the week.

Cream continued to tighten in the Midwest as summer heat and high humidity made their way through the region in recent weeks. Butter makers continue to look west for cream but that’s quickly fading.

Churn capacity is increasing in the West with maintenance projects coming to an end but production continues to be seasonally weaker, especially bulk production.

Inventory to cover anticipated fourth quarter demand continues to be built but cream volumes are

tightening further.

Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday morning at $1.20 per pound, down 4 cents on the week, lowest in almost three two weeks but is 9 cents above a year ago, with 27 sales logged. After hitting its highest price in two years the previous week, dry whey nished Friday at 56.25 cents per pound, down 4.75 cents on the week, but 29.25 cents above a year ago. ere were 10 sales logged on the week at the CME. -- Lee Mielke is a syndicated broadcast journalist who writes his monthly column Mielke Market that appears in the Lynden Tribune in Country Life.

Barn Buddies at Northwest Washington Fair

(At right) Tyson Phillips poses with his awardwinning farming entry at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden. (Below) 4-H members following cooking contest. (Above) Barn Buddies 4-H Club Member Paityn Allen with Daisy the donkey at the Small Animal Experience. Visit LyndenTribune.com for a gallery of photographs. (Photos courtesy Barn Buddies)

(Above) Whatcom County Alternate Dairy Ambassador Brooklyn Hallberg with Barn Buddies 4-H Club Member Paityn Allen during daily story time at the fair’s Small Animal Experience. (Bottom) Barn Buddies 4-H Club members Cruz and Maxwell Cano, from left, with their terrariums. (Below) Judy, a four-week-old alpaca with mom Duchess. (Photos courtesy Barn Buddies)

(Above) Karter Brandt with Phillipe the water bu alo and Clementine the goat. (Photo courtesy Barn Buddies)

Sports

Fall sports practices start in late August

Larrabee sets sights on U.S. Amateur

Former Ferndale golf sensation looks to build on recent success in Minnesota

WHATCOM — Ferndale golf sensation Baylor Larrabee has spent his summer conquering golf courses across the country while navigating the notorious wait times at Sea-Tac Airport.

e 2023 3A boys golf state champion has journeyed from Oakland to Tennessee, Boise, Walla Walla, and most recently, Maryland, where he clinched the Junior PGA Championship title.

"Travel-wise, I've been all over the place," Larrabee said.

Contrary to that, his golf game remains rmly in the winning column. During his latest adventure in Maryland, on Aug. 12 Larrabee joined Max Herendeen and Rick Fehr as the only Washington natives to win the junior PGA championship. Larrabee shot ve under par on both days to nish three strokes ahead of second-place nisher Lev Grinberg from Ukraine.

He attributed much of his recent success to a renewed focus on his mental approach to the game.

During the 3A state tournament on May 21-22, Larrabee shot a 75 on the rst day, which left him in a challenging position heading into the nal round. Seeking advice, he called UCLA head coach Armen Kirakossian for words of wisdom.

Joe Kramer Sports Editor

WHATCOM — With the summer coming to a close, school is gearing up to start again in a few weeks, as is fall prep sports. All school’s football teams will begin practice on Aug. 21. All other sports begin practice on Aug. 26. Lynden, Lynden Christian, Ferndale and Mount Baker will kick o the football season with a scrimmage at Ferndale High School on Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.

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Loggers’ 33-25 victory

FERNDALE — e Northwest Loggers Rugby Club’s 18U team hosted the BC Bears on Aug. 10 at DeWilde Rugby & Polo Fields in Ferndale. e Loggers, a select squad of top youth players from Idaho, Oregon and Washington, emerged victorious with a 33-25 win over the Canadian club.

e Loggers are a team formed for special matchups and events, coming together from various regions in the Paci c Northwest. eir season is brief and centered around big games, with the team quickly assembling for these events.

For their recent game against BC, the Loggers had a brief camp to prepare, with about ve hours of practice before the match. e team is selected through a process of phone calls and emails to bring together players who can perform at a high level despite the limited time to bond and train.

“We don't have a lot of prep time,” club manager Allen Lau, from Bellingham said. “We managed to put a twoday camp together and formed together on ursday afternoon (Aug. 8).

“We have to get kids that haven't really met each other before all working on the same page, breaking down any little barriers that we might accomplish and or come across. We have to form this team in two days.”

e lone Whatcom player on the roster was Ferndale senior Jacob Gan-

dy, who also plays tackle football and wrestles. Gandy has been playing rugby for ve years, starting with the Chuckanut Rugby Club, and was invited to join the Loggers ahead of their game against BC.

Gandy shared his passion for rugby and what makes it special for him.

“It's culture, there's nothing like it,” he said. “You get to hang out with all these guys from across the area and just the bonds, you know? No other sport in America, you get to go and have a feast with a team you just played.”

Gandy initially had no interest in rugby, but his siblings introduced him to the sport. He attended a men's rugby game. “‘I’m never playing this game,’”

In 2023, Meridian Volleyball reached the state semifinals and will

similar success this year. (Lynden Tribune file photo)

Last year, Nooksack Valley’s football team advanced farther than any other North Whatcom football team. Their season ended in the state playo semifinals. (Lynden Tribune file photo)

Class of 2024 Ferndale graduate Baylor Larrabee won the Junior PGA championship on Aug. 12. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Joe Kramer Sports Editor

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The Northwest Loggers Rugby Club’s 18U team hosted the BC Bears on Aug. 10 at DeWilde Rugby & Polo Fields in Ferndale. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

Northwest Loggers vice president Heidi Whitman presents the Border Cup to the Loggers during the team’s midfield gathering on Aug. 10. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

Joe Kramer Sports Editor

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NW Washington Fair Demolition Derby

NWW Fair holds annual Demolition Derby

Larrabee: Reports to UCLA on Sept. 4

"I was putting really bad that tournament," Larrabee said. "I called him, and I said, 'Hey, I'm really struggling with the putter,' and he just kind of told me just to put it like a kid and just try to get creative, try messing around with slopes."

He went on to shoot a 68 on the tournament's nal day, the lowest score of any golfer in the state competition, and has maintained that momentum ever since. He also emphasized the importance of honing all aspects of his skill set without over- xating on any area.

" en that really helped me because ever since then I've really been working on trying to be

more creative when I'm putting; instead of getting what I like to call, 'lost in the sauce,'" Larrabee said. "Where you get too zoned in on one certain thing. It's kind of like. Relaxing and being creative and that's what helped me. at's led to a lot of my success in the summer."

Larrabee's commitment to keeping his game well-rounded is complemented by visualization techniques, which a UCLA assistant coach suggested in a group text. He explained that he visualizes success by imagining a win before it happens — a method elite athletes like Michael Phelps and LeBron James use.

"I would say, subconsciously, you kind of always [use it]," he said.

" is was the rst time where I noticed myself doing it during the tournament. I'd say once I saw that text and started like, thinking about it, I've noticed myself doing it more."

Before competing in the junior PGA in Maryland, Larrabee had already gained experience in several high-level national tournaments. As an eighth grader, he participated in the PGA Junior League Nationals in 2019 and the U.S. Junior Amateur in 2021 — experiences he said helped prepare him to handle the pressure of the junior PGA.

"When I rst played in them in 2018, 2019, I felt like my game was good enough," he said. "But I wasn't at that same level as the other kids. But then

once I played in the US Junior game in 2021 and then in the Junior World in 2022, I could see my game getting there."

After a brief vacation, Larrabee is gearing up to hit the greens again in Minnesota for the U.S. Amateur, where he'll compete against some of the most talented college players in the country. Going into the tournament, he focuses on building on the momentum he's gained over the past few months.

"Most of the time when I play in Washington, I play really aggressively on all the par ves," he said.

"Every par ve at Congressional was a really tricky around the greens and I laid up to wedges on almost every hole and I played them well un-

der par. Making sure my game plan for Hazeltine [Golf Club] at the Amateur is going to be similar to whatever the course needs."

Larrabee expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to play at Hazeltine for the rst time and his fandom for the sport as a whole.

"I'm excited because this course has hosted some really big tournaments," he said.

"Back in 2016, they hosted the Ryder Cup and I remember watching that on TV. So getting to go play it now is super exciting."

Following the tournament's conclusion, Larrabee will report to practice in Los Angeles for the Bruins golf team in early September.

Loggers: Gandy the lone Whatcom player

Continued from B1

he told himself. “Slowly and steadily, my siblings got me into it, and I fell in love… Somewhere in there, I ipped a switch and I thought, ‘ is is the greatest thing ever.’”

Lau praised Gandy’s contributions to the Loggers Club.

“He's been a utility player,” he said. “But we're starting to feed him into one position and his preparation, his planning and his practice times are starting to make him a top player.”

Gandy spoke on the team’s collective performance following the win.

“We played together and we played the system,” he said. “ en we all had our moments when we found, so we took advantage of their weaknesses and we all played well as a whole.”

After the match, both teams gathered for a trophy presentation at the center of the eld and congratulated each other. e day ended with a barbecue, where players from both teams enjoyed a meal together.

Ferndale senior Jacob Gandy (above) plays for the Northwest Loggers Rugby Club. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

Baylor Larrabee won the 3A boys golf state championship in 2023. (Lynden Tribune file photo)

affecting the Premises; (v) royalties and all rights appertaining to the use and enjoyment of the Premises, including, without limitation, alley, drainage, sewer, mineral, water, oil and gas rights, rights-of-way, vaults, ways, passages, water courses, water rights and powers; (vi) any and all rights, but not obligations, arising under or with respect to any recorded development declarations, CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions), REAs (reciprocal easement agreements), and similar documents, and (vii) all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating or appertaining to the Premises or any part thereof, or which hereafter shall in any way belong, relate or be appurtenant thereto and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders thereof; C. All fixtures and articles of personal property and all appurtenances and additions thereto and substitutions or replacements thereof, now or hereafter attached to, contained in, used or intended to be incorporated in or used in connection with the Premises or the Improvements or placed on any part thereof, though not attached thereto, including, but not limited to, all building materials, screens, awnings, shades, blinds, curtains, draperies, carpets, rugs, furniture and furnishings, heating, lighting, plumbing, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigerating, incinerating and elevator plants, stoves, ovens (microwave, convection and others), refrigerators, freezers, ranges, vacuum cleaning systems, call systems, sprinkler systems and other fire prevention and extinguishing apparatus and materials, motors, machinery, pipes, appliances, equipment, fittings, fixtures and articles of personal property, all of which are hereby declared and shall be deemed to be fixtures and accessions to the Premises and a part of the Premises, and which shall be deemed to be a portion of the security for the Secured Obligations secured by this Deed of

Trust, and all trade names, trademarks, tradestyles, service marks, copyrights, service contracts, computers and computer software, telephone equipment and systems, warranties, guarantees, business and building licenses and permits, architects and engineers plans, blueprints and drawings relating to the Premises (all of the items described in this paragraph C, the “Personal Property”); D. All leases, lettings and licenses of the Premises or the Improvements or any part thereof now or hereafter entered into by the Trustor as landlord (the “Leases”), and the rents, receipts, issues, profits, accounts receivable and revenues of the Property from time to time accruing under the Leases (including without limitation all rental payments, tenant security deposits and escrow funds) including, without limitation, the right to receive and collect the rents, issues and profits payable thereunder (the “Rents’); E. All extensions, improvements, betterments, renewals, substitutions and replacements of, and all additions and appurtenances to, the foregoing, hereafter acquired by, or released to, Trustor, or constructed, assembled or placed by Trustor or by others for Trustor’s benefit thereon, and all conversions of the security constituted thereby, which immediately upon such acquisition, release, construction, assembling, placement or conversion, as the case may be, and in each such case, without any further conveyance, assignment or other act by Trustor, shall become subject to the lien of this Deed of Trust as fully and completely, to the extent of Trustor’s interest therein, and with the same effect, as though now owned by Trustor and specifically described herein; F. All unearned premiums, accrued, accruing or to accrue under insurance policies now or hereafter obtained by Trustor in respect of any of the foregoing Property under paragraphs A-E above and all proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of the foregoing Property under paragraphs A-E above or any part thereof into cash or liquidated claims, including, without limitation, proceeds of claims under hazard and title insurance policies and all awards and compensation heretofore and hereafter made to the present and all subsequent owners of the foregoing Property under paragraphs A-E above by any governmental or other lawful authorities for the taking by eminent domain, condemnation or otherwise, of all or any part of the Improvements, Premises or any easement therein, including awards for any change of grade of streets; G. All rights of Trustor under any contracts executed by Trustor with any provider of goods or services for or in connection with any construction undertaken on or services performed or to be performed in

connection with the Premises or the Improvements; and H. All accessions to any of the foregoing Property under paragraphs A-G above and all substitutions, renewals, improvements and replacements of and additions thereto; all after-acquired property of the nature described above; all products and proceeds of any of the foregoing Property under paragraphs A-G above including all such proceeds acquired with cash proceeds in whatever form, whether real or personal property and, if personalty, whether such property shall constitute “goods,” “accounts,” “inventory,” “equipment,” “instruments,” “chattel paper,” “documents” or “general intangibles,” all as defined under Article 9 of the Code in effect in the State. Commonly known as: 9060 SEA MIST LN BLAINE, WASHINGTON 98230 which is subject to that certain Commercial Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement, Financing Statement and Fixture Filing dated 7/2/2021, recorded 7/7/2021, under Auditor’s File No. 2021-0700933, records of Whatcom County, Washington (hereinafter the “Deed of Trust”), from SECOND CHANCE EQUITY PARTNERS, L.L.C., A/AN IDAHO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Grantor(s), to CLEAR RECON CORP., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of FINANCE OF AMERICA COMMERCIAL LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ANTLR MORTGAGE TRUST 2021-RTL1 under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20231200850. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears as of 5/13/2024: PAYMENT INFORMATION –COMMERCIAL LOAN MATURED 11/1/2023

Principal Balance: $106,870.94 Escrow Balance: $1,570.61 Interest:

INFORMATION

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $106,870.94, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 5/1/2023, default interest, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 9/13/2024. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 9/2/2024, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 9/2/2024 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 9/2/2024 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower, Grantor and Guarantor at the following addresses: MEGAN HAYOUNG YI 1802 CHERRY STREET CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 MEGAN HAYOUNG YI 20308 ADRIANA PL. SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350 MEGAN HAYOUNG YI 4023 WHISTLING HEIGHTS WAY NAMPA, ID 83687-3631 MEGAN HAYOUNG YI 60 S WASATCH AVE NAMPA, IDAHO 83687 MEGAN HAYOUNG YI 6909 E OAK LN ORANGE, CA 92869-1012 MEGAN HAYOUNG YI 9060 SEA MIST LN BLAINE, WASHINGTON 98230 PAUL RICHARD WALES 1465 CATNAP LN MONUMENT, CO 80132-6136 PAUL RICHARD WALES 1802 CHERRY STREET CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 PAUL RICHARD WALES 21632 MONTBURY DR. LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 PAUL RICHARD WALES 4023 WHISTLING HEIGHTS WAY NAMPA, ID 83687-3631 PAUL RICHARD WALES

60 S WASATCH AVE NAMPA, IDAHO 83687 PAUL RICHARD WALES

LEGALS

09/04/2024

Published August 14 & September 4, 2024

Probate Notice to Creditors

LEGAL

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM

In Re the Estate of LESLIE M. BRADLEY, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00659-37

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

Judge Robert E. Olson

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and

11.40.020(3);

against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner

709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service: Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Published July 31 & August 7, 14, 2024 LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

Estate

2.

of the first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: July 31, 2024

Personal Representative: Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, Atty WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Address for Mailing or Service: Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Published July 31 & August 7, 14, 2024

LEGAL

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM

In Re the Estate of KATHRYN M. DEKOSTER, Deceased.

NO. 24-4-00662-337

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge David E. Freeman The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim

ANTIQUES

Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell

1214 W. Axton Rd. #B, Ferndale • 360-526-2305 www.facebook.com/applegrovejunctionantiques APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES

DeWaard & Bode

Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham

Outlet Store: 4175 Hannegan Road B’ham

360-733-5900 • www.dewaardandbode.com AUTOMOTIVE

Hinton Chevrolet

8139 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden • 866-230-4195

Imhof Automotive

Maintenance • Repair • Restoration Over 40 Years Experience-Master Certified Ferndale • 360-393-8938

Jim’s Automotive Experts, Inc.

102 East Main Street, Everson • 360-966-4440

Les Schwab Tire Center • 360-380-4660 1731 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale www.lesschwab.com

Louis Auto Glass

1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840

407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232

1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759

Pete’s Auto Repair LLC

6209 Portal Way, Ferndale

360-380-2277 • www.petesautorepair.net

Point S Zylstra Tire

501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493

Vavra Auto Body

411 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack • 360-966-4444

VW of Bellingham www.volkswagenofbellingham.com

2200 Iowa St., Bellingham • 360-734-5230 BAKERIES

Lynden Dutch Bakery

421 Front St., Lynden

360-354-3911

• lyndendutchbakery.com

Lynden Just Desserts 1724 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-3911

BANKS & CREDIT

UNIONS

Banner Bank

138 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden

360-354-8100 • www.bannerbank.com

CABINETS

Lynden Interiors

2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

CARPET CLEANING

Northwest Professional Services

360-354-4145 • www.npsclean.com

191 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden

CEMETERIES

Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com

East Wiser Lake Rd., Lynden • 360-647-4001

Lynden Cemetery • www.lyndencemetery.com

South Side of Front St., Lynden • 360-647-4001

CLEANING SUPPLIES

Bay City Supply

360-671-7400 • www.baycitysupply.com

P.O. Box 2073, 1250 Iowa Street Bellingham, WA 98229

COFFEE

Cruisin Coffee

1976 Kok Rd., Lynden Town Plaza, Lynden 5885 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-738-3789 CONCRETE

Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC

360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com

CONVENIENCE STORE

Delta Country Market

1306 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden

360-354-1680

DRYER VENT CLEANING

Christensen Home Services

P.O. Box 29286, Bellingham

www.christensenhomeservices.com

Call or Text 360-594-1468

EYE CARE

Everson Vision Clinic, Dr. Alex Ilyin, OD

205 W Main St, Everson • 360-966-0445

Bethgutman.evc@aol.com

FARM & GARDEN

CHS Northwest

3500 Meridian St., Bellingham • 360-734-4010

1720 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale • 360-380-0578

415 Depot St., Lynden • 360-306-3800

119 17th St., Fairway, Lynden • 360-354-5671

300 Main St., Lynden • 360-354-1198

102 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4193

www.chsnw.com

Portal Way Farm and Garden

6100 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-384-3688

www.PortalWayFarmAndGarden.com

Smits Compost

9030 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-3583 www.smitscompost.com

FINE JEWELRY

Originals by Chad 521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210

FLORISTS

Lynden Florea

306 Front St., Suite B, Lynden 360-306-8819 • lyndenflorea.com

M&M Floral 5453 Guide Meridian, Bellingham 360-398-1315 • www.mandmfloral.com

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

Whatcom Cremation & Funeral

“Our Community’s Most Affordable Cremations & Burials - from $995” 360-734-7073 • wcremation.com

GARAGE DOORS

Overhead Door Company of Bellingham 202 Ohio St, Bellingham • 360-734-5960 www.ohdbellingham.com

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc.

250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-3400

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop

6605 Northwest Dr., Ferndale • 360-312-1431 www.appelcheese.com

GREASE TRAP

CLEANING

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828 www.liljohnsanitary.net

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

Louis Auto Glass

1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840 407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232

1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759

Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com

110 7th St., Lynden • 360-354-3937 6172 Portal Wy., Ferndale • 360-384-5956

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

HARDWARE STORE

Lynden Ace Hardware 1736 Front St., Fairway Center, Lynden 360-354-2291

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

Lynden Family Medicine • 360-354-1333 1610 Grover St., Suite D-1, Lynden

Birch Bay Family Medicine • 360-371-5855 8097 Harborview Rd., Blaine www.familycarenetwork.com

Ferndale Family Medical Center • 360-384-1511 5580 Nordic Way, Ferndale

The Healthy Bra Company, Maria C. Monti 425-478-0246 • abraforyou@aol.com www.thehealthybracompany.org

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Lynden Interiors

2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223 4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham

HOME LOANS

Edge Home Finance- Mortgage Broker

Dave Ohligschlager- Loan Officer * O/C 360-815-1768 • daveo@edgehomefinance.com

NMLS #891464 / 422225 Movement Mortgage Hendor Rodriguez, Loan Officer

700 Front St. Suite B, Lynden 360-820-1787 • hendorthelendor.com Hendor.rodriguez@movement.com

NMLS #404085

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL

Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc 8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868

www.amywarenski.com

Brown & Brown

501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488 Country Financial®, Len Corneto 102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197 Country Financial®

Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative 1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975

Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC 4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham 360-527-2334 • hicllc.net

Guide Insurance Services 1780 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-2200

Guided Solutions (formerly Vibrant USA)

504 Front St. Suite #101, Lynden 866-733-5111 • guidedsolutions.com

Jeff Lamphere Insurance 113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com

Oltman Insurance & Financial Services 360-354-5988

8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden

VanDalen Insurance

Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433

LUMBER

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155 Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

MEDIATION

Bellingham Mediation & Consulting

Sheri Russell, JD • 360-255-1666 www.bellinghammediation.com

MEDICARE INSURANCE

PLANS

Guided Solutions (formerly Vibrant USA) 504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • guidedsolutions.com

Jeff Lamphere Insurance 113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com

VanDalen Insurance

Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433

MOSS REMOVAL

Max Moss Erasers

629-219-8471 • themaxmosserasers@gmail.com No chemicals, all green!

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

Environmental Pest Control Inc.

3003 Bennett Drive, Bellingham • 360-676-5120 www.epestcontrol.net

PET CARE Northwest Kitty Care www.northwestkittycare.com • 360-319-7536 instagram.com/northwestkittycare

PRINT & PUBLISHING

Lynden Print Company www.LyndenPrintCo.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444

Lynden Tribune www.LyndenTribune.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444

REAL ESTATE

HomeSmart One Realty Kyle Christensen 414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham www.kylechristensenrealty.com Call or Text 360-594-1468

HomeSmart One Realty- Rick Meyer

Managing Broker, GRI, CRS, SRES 414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham Call or text: 360-410-1213

REAL Broker LLC- Patrick Johnson patrickjohnsonrealestate.com Call or Text 360-988-1821

RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE STORAGE

Bellingham RV Storage Quality Covered RV Storage Bakerview/Irongate area • Bellingham, WA 360-671-6100 • BellinghamRVBoatStorage.com

RECYCLING, REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS

Green Earth Technology 774 Meadowlark Rd., Lynden • 360-354-4936

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Bordertown Mexican Food Truck 312 3rd St, Lynden • 360-305-1290 Little Caesars 1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656

ROOFING

Joostens Roofing

Bellingham • 360-815-7663

SENIOR CARE

Echo Valley Adult Day Care and Respite 8472 Silver Lake Road, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Echovalleyrespite.com • 360-319-8958

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

Tyas & Tyas 3966 Deeter Rd., Everson • 360-988-6895

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc. Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828 www.liljohnsanitary.net

SPORTS & RECREATION

Dave’s Sports Shop 1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591 Lynden Skateway 421 Judson Street, Lynden • 360-354-3851 www.LyndenSkateway.com

VETERINARY

Kulshan Veterinary 8880 Benson Rd, Lynden 6220 Portal Wy, Ferndale www.kulshanvet.com • 360-354-5095