Kennerley named Ferndale School District’s new resource officer
By Luke Seymour Sta Reporter
FERNDALE — e Ferndale City Council announced on July 15 that the position of district resource o cer will return to the Ferndale School District for the 2024-25 school year.
e position, originally referred to as the school resource o cer, was dissolved in 2021 due a combination of budget-related issues and COVID-19 era complications.
Now, after consulting with the Ferndale City Police Department to further evaluate the future of the position, the district has named O cer Carl Kennerley its new DRO. Education news website Education Week de nes a school resource o cer as a sworn law-enforcement o cer with arrest powers who works, either full or part time, in a school setting. Although most SROs are mainly responsible for the safety and security of singular school buildings and the student bodies therein, Ferndale Police Chief Kevin Turner said the role was re-named to better t the position’s expanding responsibilities.
“To better re ect the full role of this position, to t the entire school district, the name was changed to district resource o cer,” Turner said. “ e main responsibilities have not changed with the primary role of the DRO being to ensure safety. e DRO will also serve as an advisor to the district on the development of safety/emergency plans, along with being a resource to the district social emotional learning (SEL) team.”
According to Turner, Kennerley had to pass through a joint coordinated selection process conducted by both the FCPD and the Ferndale School District to obtain the title of district resource o cer, a process that, according to Turner, Kennerley passed with ying colors.
“O cer Kennerley was selected as he met, or exceeded, all the quali cations and attributes that we were looking for,” Turner said. “O cer Kennerley has a great temperament that is suited for a DRO position, he takes ownership of his work and has a love for our community – he is excited for this opportunity.”
According to Kennerley, his role as DRO will be a full time position but will be given summer months o to return to his position on the FCPD force. Although his contract only lasts for the school year, Kennerley said it is renewed yearly.
Kennerley said although his primary responsibility is to protect the security of the district’s students and faculty, he looks forward to going above and beyond the call of duty this year by further integrating himself in the Ferndale school community.
“My main focus will be on the safety of the students and I will be working with the administration to help maintain a safe school environment but I will also be able to assist with class presentations and other areas that the administration would like to utilize me,” Kennerley said. “I am so excited to start working with the Ferndale School District and am very humbled and happy that they have put their trust in me for such an important job.”
-- Contact Luke Seymour at luke@lyndentribune.com.
Ferndale Schools’ new student board member looks for balance
Junior Harlene Malli joins Gabby
Lenssen to give students another liaison to board of directors, district
By Luke Seymour Sta Reporter
FERNDALE — e June 30
Ferndale School Board meeting was the fourth for Harlene Malli. As the board’s newest student representative, Malli said she felt like this was the rst real meeting she had attended since the board chose her in June.
“I felt like we didn’t have much to say or talk about during the meeting we had back in July,” Malli said. “Also because I was kind of nervous, this was all just really new, so I guess you could say that this was really my rst meeting just because I nally knew what I was getting into.”
Malli, who will enter her junior year at Ferndale High School this fall, replaced Kwabena Ledbetter, who graduated in June. Gabrielle Lenssen, a senior, is the board’s other student representative. Malli said Lenssen has been both a good friend for her and a mentor.
“She’s been so helpful and encouraging,” Malli said. “So far, Gabby has been telling me that the rst year is a little harder when it comes to having the courage to speak out and say what’s on your mind. I think I’m really just learning to sit there and listen and follow her lead. She’s really taken me under her wing since I started here.”
Although she is eager to listen and learn from her peers, Malli said she wants to express her thoughts when issues arise during board meetings.
One of the agenda items that she was most eager to ad-
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WTA Free Fare Days from Aug. 8-17
WHATCOM — Whatcom Transportation Authority will provide free rides on all bus trips within Whatcom County from Aug. 8-17.
Free Fare Days is an opportunity for regular riders and newcomers to experience the ease and e ciency of WTA’s bus services at no cost.
During Free Fare Days, WTA’s Route 26 will provide regular bus service to the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. Weekday service will operate from 6:30 a.m. to 8:48 p.m., Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sundays from 8:05 a.m. to 6:05 p.m.
For anyone who looks to park and ride, free parking is available at WTA’s Cordata Station on a rst-
WTA’s Free Fare Days coincide with the Northwest Washington Fair, which allows fairgoers to hop on the bus to Lynden and enjoy the fair without the expenses and hassle of driving, parking, and gas.
come, rst-served basis. Please note that overnight parking is not permitted. In addition to free rides on xed-route buses, all paratransit rides will also be free.
However, Free Fare Days does not extend to Route 80X service to Mount Vernon. Additionally, youth 18 and under ride free every day on WTA. For more information, call 360676-7433 or visit ridewta.com.
Whatcom County to continue funding supportive housing
WHATCOM — Opportunity Council’s permanent supportive housing facility, 22 North, will continue to provide care and secure housing to 40 residents after a resolution to cut o all county funding for the project was tabled inde nitely at Whatcom County Coun-
cil’s July 30 meeting. Opportunity Council Executive Director Greg Winter said that 22 North works as part of the federally mandated Coordinated Entry System to triage housing support for people who are homeless.
According to a July 31 Opportunity Council press
release, in Whatcom County, people demonstrating the highest risk for mortality are prioritized for the highest level of support, “meaning if they get housing, it’s likely to be in permanent supportive housing projects like 22 North.” e team also increased screening criteria for resi-
dents to promote safety in the building and continues to enforce a stricter guest policy and perform regular wellness checks. is has resulted in a sharp decrease in calls to law enforcement and positive feedback from neighboring businesses like Leaf & Ladle.
Harlene Malli, a junior at Ferndale High School, has been student representative on the district’s governing board since June. (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)
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Malli: Cell phone policy issues discussed
dress on July 30 was a discussion item where the board considered the possibility of limiting phones in the classroom.
“A really hot topic lately has been the whole phone policy,” Malli said. “I think that’s de nitely something that concerns students as much as teachers and I’m excited to hear more about what we’re going to do about that.”
Malli said although phones can be handy at times in the classroom, she believes students can bene t greatly from having limited access to them during school hours.
“I obviously think that phones are a great tool, but at the same time
sometimes they can be a little distracting,” Malli said. “It would be a big change for our school and it could be very hard for some of our students to grasp at rst. I have a Spanish class that I’m taking where there are no phones even allowed within sight and it’s probably one of the few classes that I’m really, completely focused in.”
To prepare for the upcoming semester and to begin engaging with student bodies of all ages, Malli and Lenssen will visit middle schools throughout Lynden this year to talk with students who are in lower grades than them.
“We just want to talk with them and connect,” Malli said. “At rst, maybe just chat a little and get to know them
WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS
Gas prices increase slightly
Average gasoline prices in Washington have risen
1.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.16/g on Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington.
Prices in Washington are 9.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 81.6 cents per gallon lower
but then we want to ask them about some of the hotter topics like the cell phone policy and get to know their thoughts and feelings about certain issues.”
Although Malli said she is excited about the upcoming school year, Malli said there will be some rough waters ahead and that she looks forward to meeting adversity head-on.
“I’m kind of scared because I’m involved in a lot of stu this year,” Malli said. “I’m involved in DECA, I have tennis this year and a lot of advanced classes. I hope that I can nd a balance.”
-- Contact Luke Seymour at luke@lyndentribune.com.
than a year ago. e national average price of diesel has fallen 2.3 cents in the past week and stands at $3.76 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.39/g on Aug. 4, while the most expensive was $5.39/g, a di erence of $2.00/g.
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e national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.44/g on Aug. 5.
e national average is down 5.6 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 37.2 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.
“With oil prices plummeting due to new concerns over the U.S. economy after a poor jobs report, gasoline prices have seen downside in many states, with potential for more to join that trend this week as previous re nery disruptions in the Great Lakes region fade away and the restart process begins,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Diesel prices have also continued to drop, and while Tropical Storm Debby drops buckets of rain on Florida and the Southeast, it poses low risk to re neries or rened product pipelines, so the storm is not a major concern. With the Middle East on alert after Israel’s attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah, there could be an impact on oil prices; however, with an inability to predict the outcome, I for now expect gasoline prices in most states to gently decline in the week ahead, with the Middle East situation being a wildcard.”
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Application opens for military spouse and caregiver scholarships
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — rough September 30, applications are being accepted for the spring 2025 semester for the Hope For e Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship Program.
Since 2006, Hope For e Warriors has awarded Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships twice a year. e nationwide program recognizes and rewards post-9/11 spouses and caregivers for their strength, delity and resolve despite adversity as they assume critical roles in the nancial well-being of their families.
Scholarships vary from $1,800 to $2,500 and are applied toward higher
education at an accredited U.S. university, college, or trade school. Unique to the program is a scholarship for Master of Social Work students, Restoring Hope.
• Honorary Scholarship – awarded to those seeking graduate or post-graduate degree.
• New Beginnings Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing an associate degree, entry level classes or training.
• Restoring Family Scholarship – awarded to spouses of the fallen.
• Restoring Hope Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing a master’s or doctorate of social work, psychology counseling, or mental health counselingrelated eld.
• Restoring Self Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Since the program’s inception, Hope For e Warriors has granted 249 Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships totaling $641,607. To receive an application to apply for the spring 2025 semester, visit hopeforthewarriors.org and connect to services.
Ferndale junior Harlene Malli wants the board to connect with middle schools to discuss future policies. (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)
OBITUARIES
Juanita ‘Janie’ Luna
Juanita “Janie” Luna, 81 years old, went into the loving arms of Jesus on July 28, 2024, at Whatcom Hospice House.
Janie was born on July 24, 1943, in Ed Couch, TX to Jesus and Olivia Alaniz, and after her family settled in Lynden, she considered it home. Janie married Marcelino Luna on March 21, 1964, and they spent 60 incredible years together. ey had a love that is an example of unconditional and everyone who met them knew it instantly. Janie loved being a wife and mother and together with Marce, they raised three children at their home on West Pole Road. A
Robert Linzie Lewis
homemaker until all her kids were in school, you would nd Janie sitting behind her sewing machine, making clothes for the family, curtains for the home or the latest look for her unique style. Always a Mama Bear, Janie loved her family ercely and completely. Traveling to her childrens, grandkids and great grandkids sports, concerts, plays etc., you could always nd her and Marce sitting in the crowd and cheering. When it became time to sell the family home, her wish was to move into a Lynden community so her and Marce could take walks safely.
Janie was deeply dedicated to her faith and that faith never wavered until her last breath.
Robert Linzie Lewis, 75 of New Orleans, LA, the third child of William Chester Lewis and Hazel P. Lewis, who proceeded him in death. As a youngster, he was called Bob by his family, but in maturity preferred the name Rob. He attended schools in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, where he graduated in 1966.
He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 43 years, elma Jean Roman Lewis, of Everson: two children Jayson Daniel Bradley (Shawna) of Lynden, Sally Marie Bradley Gallegos (Santos) of Everson, ve
Marjorie Doris Clark
Marjorie Doris Clark, 66 years old, of Lynden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 29, 2024. e memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Bellingham Bible Chapel, 4160 Northwest Avenue.
Richard Honstein
Attending New Life Fellowship for many years, she sang on the worship team, organized events, volunteered for Awana/VBS and was part of Women’s Ministries for several years. Janie loved helping others. As soon as her kids were in school, Janie worked for Whatcom Specialized Transportation, driving disabled citizens of Whatcom County, wherever they needed to go. After a neck injury, Janie and a colleague started Northwest Rural Opportunities in downtown Lynden. She focused on nding work, housing and other basic needs for the migrant workers of Whatcom County. Growing up as part of a migrant family, she experienced the lack of help available and wanted to be sure that every migrant family was given a chance to be successful. Other hobbies include
grandchildren, Dakoda, Josiah, Elena, Samantha and Emily, ve great-grandchildren, Grayson, Brixliegh, Bentley, Scarlett and Percie.
He is also survived by three sisters, Yvonne Lewis Day of Baton Rouge, LA; Eva M. Lewis Mauldin and Carolyn Ann Lewis Mendoza, both of Odessa, TX.: and by six rst cousins who reside in the South. Robert is a direct lineal descendant of nine patriots of the American Revolution and two veterans of the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans. Robert was a veteran as well, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps at Da Nang Airbase in Vietnam. After military service in 1969, he settled in northwestern Washington state, where he resided until his death. He retired from Intalco Aluminum Corporation in Ferndale after 42 years of employment.
Marjorie was born in Victoria, B.C. on May 15, 1958 and was adopted at birth to the loving family of Dan and Julia Clark. She graduated from Meridian Senior High School in 1976. Marjorie was married to Je rey D. Ewing on Oct. 15, 1983; they were married almost 20 years. Even after divorce, they
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, dad, grandpa and friend Richard Edward Honstein who passed away in Lynden on July 30, 2024 at the age of 89. Richard was born in Missoula, MT on March 24, 1935 to Adam and Pauline
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opening and running a baseball card shop and operating a food truck years before they became so popular. Janie is survived by her loving husband Marce, children Daniel (Debra) Luna, Desmond (Cari) Luna and Deborah Luna (Justin Hawkinson); grandkids Tessa Luna, Allison Luna (Danny Brown), Dylan (Makenzie) Luna, Derek (Marissa) Luna, Demi (Matthew) Vinke, Kasey (Brady) Carpenter, Derron Dunnigan and Dayton Luna (Kaitlin Newton); great-grandkids Blayden Vander Meulen, Berkley Carpenter, Oakley Carpenter, Addison Luna, Rylan Vinke, Wynley Carpenter and Baby Luna due in October. Brothers Leonel Alaniz, Leo Alaniz, Richard Alaniz, Jose “Bucky” Alaniz and David Alaniz, sisters Lilia Pacheco, Grayci Maltos and Eva
Robert was a brave and good man, a man of integrity and strength, and a very special person who exempli ed the qualities of a great generation. Besides the Lord and his family, he loved and appreciated the outdoors, animals of any kind and the wonders of nature. He enjoyed sitting at the dining room table, right in the middle of the lives of his beloved family. He had a kind and generous heart and a warm gift of laughter. He enjoyed time with his loved ones, time spent daily reading his Bible. He read extensively and could expound intelligently on a wide range of topics. He believed that God brings people into our lives for a purpose and he brought meaning and acceptance to all the lives that he touched. We were blessed with the privilege to know him and share in his life for three-quarters of a century.
continued to raise their four boys with mutual love and respect.
Marjorie worked various jobs over the years, but the one she is most known for is as a master gardener via the garden department at Home Depot. e lives she touched with her presence there are too many to count.
She enjoyed the simple things in life: bird watching (wherever that brought her); painting with watercolors; a quality cup of coffee in the morning.
Honstein, the oldest of three boys. e family moved to Longview, WA in 1942 where Richard grew up and graduated from RA Long High school in 1953.
In 1955, Richard married his rst wife, Ila Sapp and had our children. Following their divorce, he moved to Bellingham where he met and married his second wife, Dianne Seelye, in 1970 who he lost to cancer in 2003. He then married his current wife of 21 years Anne Driver. Richard started his working career at Fergusons Restaurant in Longview as a fry cook. He went on to work at the port and Weyerhaeuser Lumber for several
Jack C. Morgan
Jack C. Morgan passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the age of 92. Except for the past two years, Jack was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County.
CALENDAR
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 ecyclewa.org.
Sept. 14
Whatcom County Farm Tour
The free Whatcom County Farm Tour will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Each location will o er a unique opportunity to meet the folks who grow and raise your food and learn more about how that food makes it from the farm to your plate. All ages are welcome. Visit Aug. 18
Rockin’ the Railroad Summer Block Party
From 1-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, the Rockin’ the
Wilson and numerous brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Janie was preceded in death by her father and mother and siblings Jesse and Rosie Alaniz. e family was deeply touched by the care received by Whatcom Hospice House until the end of Janie’s life. In lieu of owers, the family request any donations be made to the Whatcom Hospice House e family held a visitation on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at Gillies Funeral Home. e graveside committal is Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. at Lynden Cemetery, reserved for family only, followed by a 2 p.m. memorial service at New Life Fellowship and all are welcome.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
e family expresses its deepest appreciation to the caring and gifted medical professionals who walked beside Robert in his battle against heart disease. We would like to thank Dr. John Mignone, Dr. Matt Hartman and Dr. Chang as well as the attentive LVAD team members and all the wonderful, caring nurses in the Cardiac ICU and the fourth oor, of Swedish Medical Center, Seattle. In keeping with his wishes, Robert’s body was cremated. Some of his ashes were sent to Louisiana to repose next to his parents.
A celebration of life will follow soon. In lieu of donations please donate to your local food bank, and when you see a veteran, please thank them for their service.
Birth date: Sept. 21, 1948
Date of death: July 27, 2024
Marjorie was also actively involved with the believers at Bellingham Bible Chapel for the last 15 years. Her enduring faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was an example and encouragement to all her chapel family.
Marjorie is survived by four sons: Jeremy Ewing, Curtis (and wife Missina) Ewing, Caleb Ewing and Jamin Ewing. Grandchildren: Sienna Palma, Baker Freeman, Riley Ewing and Trinity Devata Villa-Ewing. Great-grandchil-
years and then on to Dow chemical.
After his move to Bellingham in 1967, he worked for the re nery for a few years and ended out his career at Western Washington University as the Maintenance Supervisor for 30 plus years.
Richard enjoyed shing, hunting and cheering on the Seahawks. He loved to garden and you would often nd him outside tending to it along with the yard and owers while his faithful companion Lucy, the cat, watched from the patio. He also enjoyed spending the winters at his home in Yuma, AZ.
Richard was predeceased by his par-
He married his wife Joyce, on July 14, 1951, and they had recently celebrated their 73rd anniversary.
dren: Asher Klimp, Mila Klimp, Addeline Klimp. Siblings: Russel Clark and Ronnie Clark, and other relatives spread across British Columbia and around the U.S. Marjorie is preceded in death by husband Je Ewing on March 25, 2018; siblings Stephanie Margaret McNab, Jody Baysarowich, Ken Clark. e family of Marjorie Clark wishes to thank the Bellingham Bible Chapel for always being that extra bit of family that she needed.
ents Adam and Pauline Honstein and brothers Vernon and Edward Honstein. He is survived by his wife Anne and four children: Rose (Stephen) Younker, Rick (Shelly) Olson, Laura (Ron) Gressett, and Wil (Crystal) Olson, as well as his two step-children Tom (Julie Ann) Driver and Sharon Blanscet along with nieces, nephew, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. at Monumenta Cemetery, 1980 Front Street, Lynden. Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
He is survived by his wife Joyce, his children Carol (Ken), Larry (Cathi) and Susan (Chauncey) and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a few great-greatgrandchildren. Also, many nieces and nephews and his one remaining cousin, Doralee Hammond. Jack is preceded in death by his parents Bessie and Isaac Morgan, sister Wilma and brothers Don and Bob, also his oldest son David.
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. sustainableconnections.org for more information.
Sept 22
Myths, Legends & History
Join acclaimed author R.L. Geer-Robbins as she takes us on a journey through the creation of her book series, The Raven Society. Delve into the world of myths, legends and history in this hour-long presentation. She will emphasize the importance of understanding mythology for what it truly represents: a glimpse into the past and the evolution of our world. A perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit. Join her at Village Books in Fairhaven at 5 p.m. Sept. 22. Registration is required, visitvillagebooks.com for more information. Cost is $5 per person.
ere will be a graveside service at Ten Mile Cemetery on ursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at Crosspoint Church, Lynden about noon. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Sept. 28
Day On The Bay
Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for a Day on the Bay to learn about Bellingham’s rich maritime culture, fishing industry and business community on Bellingham Bay. Visit sustainableconnections.org for more information.
Making memories to last a lifetime
is year is a decade birthday for me. I’m not sure how that happened but 60 is on the horizon. e positive side is that I have that many more memories of life in general, and the Northwest Washington Fair speci cally.
Before age 10, our family would visit my maternal grandmother at her Everson home and enjoy country life. Of course the fair was part of that. Later, grandma’s home became our home. Upon moving here, my Mom signed me up for activities that included several 4-H clubs. From rockhounding we later delved into making the illustrious Barbie cake inserting a real Barbie doll within a rounded cake that resembled her skirt. Groups of us children entered food and projects into the 4-H area and the excitement of getting ribbons, especially blue ones, was something else.
Hitting the high school years, I started entering my paintings and I also became employed during the Fair as a gate guard for the small stage entertainment. at was the days of a 1950s greaser band, the Rocky Vaselino Show. It seemed the epitome of cool at the time. I was so pleased to have a job, even for a few days, that wasn’t babysitting or berry picking. It was also the time, before Facebook and other social media and we hadn’t seen our friends for weeks. We were so eager to show o our new haircuts, out ts and possibly even boyfriends. e excitement was palpable.
Speed up a decade or so and visits to the fair continued. My friend Pam, who owns a plumbing company, sponsored a Demo Derby car. We would gather and cheer as those cars would ram into each other, back up and do it again and again until they couldn’t any longer. Where else can you go to see that? e pregnant pigs, the large horses and the sugar-laden snacks always deserved a perfunctory visit.
My friend Sarah Eden Wallace, a fellow writer, researched and wrote a history of the fair in 2010, titled “100 Years at the Northwest Washington Fair.” She found out the fair wasn’t always in Lynden but started in downtown Bellingham. e book is still available online for those who wish to know more. ere was enough to write a whole book.
Another friend, Debbie Vander Veen, and her friends and family through the farming networks and Barn Buddies 4-H club, started a very popular exhibit, the Small Animal Experience. Baby animals get to meet up with their young human counterparts with 4-H’ers and volunteers assisting in the process.
Sitting by the entrance, it is time to people watch and the people pour through the gates. e older couples still hold hands and walk more slowly through the entry gates. eir children and grandchildren push strollers to see the new top entertainment of the day. New generations continue to make memories.
-- Elisa Claassen lives in the Nooksack Valley and freelances for the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers
GUEST OPINION
Getting radical, going to Africa for a year
I recently came across this quote from Christian author Philip Yancey: “Don’t ever get so comfortable with the ordinary part of life that you forget to be radical.” I might add “every once in a while.”
Well, my wife and I are getting radical this time. We will be leaving the comfortable cocoon of familiar Lynden life for a school year teaching in Cameroon, Africa. at is where our oldest daughter and her family have lived for the past 11 years. We are due to spend more time with them.
Melinda and I have our story about how this came about, and we’re sticking with it. Last fall, we agreed to the simple task of putting up posters in the Paci c Northwest and lower British Columbia about the need for teachers in the two schools our three granddaughters attend. We hoped young people in colleges and churches would read and respond.
We are not young people. We thought we were retired.
Daughter Rachel and her husband, Brandon, work in support of Wycli e Bible Translators. We were struck that two of the needs on the posters were for a preschool/kindergarten teacher for the K-5 Greenhouse School and for a history teacher at the 6-12 Rain Forest International School. Melinda had 30plus years teaching at the lower elementary level, and for me history has always
been a personal interest and it was my college major before I got into journalism.
Could we do this? From being an outlandish idea, the appeal from Cameroon settled on our hearts and minds as God’s call of adventure that we should heed. We should go through open doors until they closed.
And so we began working with the Christian sending organization TeachBeyond, applying, interviewing, self-evaluating, praying and considering. Some of the steps were hard, but the doors did not close. In February we were provisionally approved by TeachBeyond to teach the 2024-25 school year in Cameroon.
All spring we were in an “onboarding” process with the organization. In June we went to a week of orientation at Wheaton College near Chicago. (It was there I saw the comment of Wheaton graduate Yancey). We have raised nancial and prayer support. Our visa for Cameroon is in process.
A one-way ight out of the United States will happen on Aug. 10.
We have been there once before, as visitors. So we can picture the housing compound where we will live and the two schools where we will teach. But, believe me, we will not be venturing o into the surrounding capital city of Yaounde’, population 4.7 million, where
the predominate language is French. We will not even have wheels of our own.
As for teaching U.S. history half a world away, no, we will not be taking any eld trips. But I hope to give the mix of national and expatriate students in an accredited Christian school the best representation of American history that I can.
Along the way of decision-making, our daughter was encouraging us. She said two things that stick with me: “Dad, you’ll never look at Lynden the same again,” followed by “ is is how twothirds of the world lives.” I am sure that what she says is true. is is the daughter who has always had a cross-cultural mission bent. For her and her family now, home is Africa. I admired this culture-spanning capability in a brother and his family too as they spent 18 years in Bolivia. We will only scratch the surface.
e TeachBeyond orientation people clued us in about a predictable cycle of adjusting to a di erent culture. ere can be serious downers -- more than just missing Edaleen ice cream and treecanopied Front Street. We are trusting that God is leading us in this adventure and that He will supply all we need, even if we feel somewhat inadequate to the task and overwhelmed by all the unfamiliarity at times. Once in a while, you need to be a little radical.
-- In 2021, Cal Bratt retired as editor of the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record where he had worked since 1980. Bratt continues to be a valued member of the community, as well as a valued member of our sta as a freelance reporter.
Cal Bratt
In June, Melinda and Cal Bratt attended TeachBeyond orientation at Wheaton College in Illinois. In a few days, they’ll be in Africa. (Photo courtesy Cal Bratt)
Elisa Claassen
North Whatcom Municipal City of Everson, 111 W. Main St./PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247, 360-966-3411; Mayor John Perry, email: mayor@ ci.everson.wa.us. City Clerk/Treasurer Melanie Dickinson, email: mdickinson@ci.everson.wa.us. Website: ci.everson.wa.us. City of Ferndale, 2095 Main St./ P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-384-4302; Mayor Greg Hansen, 360-685-2350 ext. 1105, email greghansen@cityo erndale. org. City Administrator Jori Burnett, 360-685-2351 ext. 1104, email joriburnett@cityo erndale.org. Website: cityo erndale.org. City of Lynden, 300 4th St. Lynden, WA 98264, 360-3541170; Mayor Scott Korthuis, email korthuiss@lyndenwa.org; City Administrator John Williams, email williamsj@lyndenwa.org.
City of Nooksack, 103 W Madison St, Nooksack, WA 98276, 360-966-2531. Mayor Kevin Hester kevin@cityofnooksack.com. Clerk/ Treasurer Virginia Arnason, email: virginia@cityofnooksack.com. Website: cityofnooksack.com.
LETTERS
For the benefit of all Editor, I’m writing in response to Sandy Phillips’ guest opinion, “Respect one another, regardless of politics.”
Mr. Phillips wrote that “violence to overthrow or eliminate candidates for o ce” . . . “is an action of ignorance and authoritarianism, and cannot be condoned in our representative democracy.” He’s right. I thought the same when violent members of a mob attacked our nation’s capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 to overturn an election result they didn’t like. e attack had many victims. Five people died within 36 hours. Many people were injured including 174 police o cers. Four responding o cers died by suicide within seven months.
Mr. Phillips wrote, “We live in a representative democracy.” Well, sort of. Certainly we have a better election system than many countries. But it could be better. As well as ranked choice voting we could have a popular vote. Instead we have an electoral college and Wyoming with its population of 581,000 has the same representation with two senators as California with its population of over 39,000,000. In 65 of the world’s 125 democracies, the head of state is directly elected by voters.
Mr. Phillips wrote, “ e nal mix of representatives elected, though, are there to hammer out policies that bene t us all.” I wish so much that this was true. I see many supporters of each party say that the platform of the other party, if enacted, will be extremely destructive to citizens and the country as a whole. (I agree with half of them)
Last, Mr. Phillips
City of Sumas, 433 Cherry St./ P.O. Box 9 Sumas, WA 98295, 360-988-5711; Mayor Bruce Bosch, email: Bbosch@cityofsumas.com. Finance Director Jennifer Bell, email: jbell@cityofsumas.com. North Whatcom
Public education Blaine School District, 765 H St., Blaine, WA 98230, 360-3325881. Superintendent Christopher Granger, email: cgranger@ blainesd.org. Website: blainesd.org. Ferndale School District, 6041 Vista Drive/P.O. Box 698 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-383-9200. Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, 360-386-9207, email: Kristi.Dominguez@ferndalesd.org. Website: ferndalesd.org. Lynden School District, 516 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264, 360354-4443. Superintendent David VanderYacht, 360-354-4443 ext. 3414, email: vanderyachtd@lynden. wednet.edu. Website: lynden. wednet.edu. Meridian School District, 214 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, 360-398-7111. Super-
advocates putting party allegiances aside and working together to form a more perfect union. Of course this is an admirable goal. But I don’t know that it’s always realistic. If I lived in a society run by Stalin, Pol Pot, Mussolini, Hitler or Milosevic, I don’t know that I could put my allegiance to my principles aside and work with their supporters.
Moira Green Lynden
Using an opinion page to show bias
Editor, I have never seen an opinion piece written by the editor of a newspaper as Lynden Tribune Editor Bill Helm did to support Mayor Korthuis’ vetoing of the majority vote by the City Council to end putting uoride in our drinking water. I presumed that an editor would want to avoid showing any kind of bias. Unfortunately, these men are completely missing the main point of this uoride issue. e majority of the people who have commented on Lynden Neighbors on Facebook –and four out of the seven City Council members – do not think the government has the right to medicate all of us.
e FDA de nes a drug as “a substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. A substance (other than food) intended to a ect the structure or any function of the body.” By this de nition, uoride is a drug. Even if the mayor believes that uoride is good for people’s teeth, this does not give him the right to give a drug to everybody in Lynden without our consent. No research had been
intendent James Everett, email: jeverett@ meridian.wednet.edu. Website: meridian.wednet.edu
Mount Baker School District, 4956 Deming Road/P.O. Box 95 Deming, WA 98244, 360-383-2000. Superintendent Mary Sewright, 360-617-4600, msewright@mtbaker.wednet.edu. Website: mtbaker.wednet.edu. Nooksack Valley School District, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson, WA 98247, 360-988-4754. Superintendent Matt Galley, email: matt.galley@nv.k12.wa.us. Website: nv.k12.wa.us.
Federal President Joe Biden (D), The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500; Public comment desk, 202-4561111; email form at whitehouse.gov/ contact. Website: joebiden.com.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D), 511 Hart Senate O ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202224-3441; Public comment form at cantwell.senate.gov/contact. Website: cantwell.senate.gov.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray
done way back in 1959 when uoride was added to drinking water to know what it does to the rest of the body. Now there are volumes of scienti c data that prove that uoride causes a number of problems, most notably with the thyroid and reduced IQ in children, in addition to other medical problems.
e three city council members who were the minority in this vote (Lenssen, Vis and Wohlrab), and the mayor who vetoed the majority vote by Bode, Beld, Laninga and Strengholt to discontinue adding uoride to the city’s drinking water, should be free to give this drug to themselves or their children, but not to everybody in town in our drinking water.
Mary Lou Childs Lynden
Editor’s note: e sole reason for an editorial page is to show bias. Further, the editor’s July 24 commentary titled “ e right decision isn’t always popular” lent support to the mayor’s right to use his power to veto.
Encouraging alternative methods to promote dental health
Editor,
I am writing to challenge the ongoing practice of adding uoride to our city’s water supply by asking a provocative question: Would you be comfortable if, instead of uoride, our water were medicated with Preparation H or any other drug? is thought experiment highlights the ethical and health concerns associated with adding any drug to our public water system without individual consent.
Fluoride, like Prepara-
(D), 154 Russell Senate O ce Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, 202-224-2621; Public comment email form at murray.senate.gov/ write-to-patty; Website: murray. senate.gov.
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D), 2163 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515, 202-2252605; Public comment email form at larsen.house.gov/contact. Website: larsen.house.gov.
State Governor Jay Inslee (D), O ce of the Governor, PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA 98504-0002, 360902-4111; Public contact email form at governor.wa.gov/contact. Website: governor.wa.gov.
Senator Sharon Shewmake (D), 213 John A. Cherberg Building, PO Box 40442, Olympia, WA 98504, 800-562-6000 or 360305-0356; Public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or email Legislative Assistant Sarah Soulliere atSarah. Soulliere@leg.wa.gov. Website: senatedemocrats.wa.gov/Shewmake. Representative Alicia Rule
tion H, is a substance with speci c uses and potential side e ects. While uoride is commonly used to prevent tooth decay, Preparation H is designed for a completely di erent purpose — relieving symptoms of hemorrhoids. Imagine if city o cials decided to add Preparation H to our water supply, or any other drug with speci c medical uses. is would undoubtedly raise serious red ags and spark outrage.
Why? Because it would be clear that adding a drug to the public water supply, regardless of its purpose, infringes on personal autonomy and informed consent.
e principle remains the same. Adding any substance to the water supply without individual consent is a violation of personal freedom and bodily autonomy.
It assumes a one-sizets-all approach to health that ignores individual medical needs and preferences.
Whether it’s uoride, Preparation H or any other drug, the underlying issue is the same: mandating a health intervention for everyone without their explicit consent.
I urge Mayor Korthuis, council and our community to re ect on this analogy. It’s time to reconsider the practice of uoridating our water and to explore alternative methods of promoting dental health that respect individual choice and bodily autonomy.
Amrit Kaur Lynden
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e Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers encourage guest opinions as well as letters
(D), JLOB 334, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360746-3744; Public comment email at https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/ memberEmail/42/1. Or email Legislative Assistant Rachel Campbell at Rachel.Campbell@leg.wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats.wa.gov/ rule. Representative Joe Timmons (D), JLOB 419, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600; Toll-free hotline: 800-562-6000, 360-7867854. Email: Joe.Timmons@leg. wa.gov or public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or contact Legislative Assistant Hayden Jenkins at (360) 786-6854 or (360) 718-5299 or email Hayden.Jenkins@leg.wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats.wa.gov/ timmons.
County Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 98225-4082, 360-778-5200; Email: ssidhu@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/415/County-Executive.
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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. 6
Business Referral Group Meet & Greet Lunch
Calling all local businesses. Enjoy a no-host delicious lunch while connecting with like-minded professionals, learn about Business Network International (BNI) and exploring opportunities for collaboration. Don’t miss this chance to build valuable relationships and learn how to take your business to the next level by applying for membership in our new North Whatcom BNI chapter. If your business relies on referrals, RSVP today by phone or text to Tanea Stephens, 206-579-4545, or email taneastephens@bni.com and bring your business cards. We look forward to meeting you
Aug. 12-16
Kids Bible Club Free Kids Bible Club ages
4-12 years, August 1216 from 3:30-5 p.m. at Evergreen Community Church, 6899 Enterprise Road, Ferndale. Register at cefwhatcom.org/ vbsand5dayclub2024-form. For more information, call Natalie Finkbonner, director of child evangelism fellowship at 360-303-2613. Or visit cefwhatcom.com.
Aug. 16-18
Noisy Waters Mural Festival
Noisy Waters Mural Festival will take place at Bellingham’s Waterfront on Aug. 16-18. This event 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-yearold 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. 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 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 countywide 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 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.
Sept. 1-30
September Eat Local Month
Join Sustainable Connections for a monthlong 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.
MARYLAND — Recent Ferndale graduate and UCLA commit Baylor Larrabee won the national junior PGA championships at the Congressional Country Club in Belesta, Md. on Aug. 2. Larrabee became the third boys champion from Washington to accomplish the achievement; the others, Rick Fehr (1979) and Max Herendeen (2022).
Larrabee graduated from Ferndale High School in 2024 and won the 3A state championship in 2023 with a total score of 153. In 2024, he came one stroke shy of repeating as the state champion; however, he fell to Conrad Chisman. Larrabee shot 76 on the rst day and 68 on the second day of the state championship. His second-day 68 score was the lowest by any golfer during the tournament.
In the junior PGA championship, he nished his last two rounds with scores of 67 each, ve under par and won a three-stroke margin. In his nal round, he scored ve under par, which included an impressive streak where he was ve under par in just four holes. is stretch featured an eagle (two under par) on the eighth hole, which was 296 yards long.
Larrabee is scheduled to join UCLA’s golf team this coming season.
Simonsen & Brown shine in Bells bullpen
North Whatcom locals post identical ERAs
BELLINGHAM — As the Bells regular season comes to a close, their team ERA stands at 3.43, securing them a solid third place in the West Coast League. Two crucial components of their success have been North Whatcom graduates, whose contributions on the mound have been pivotal.
Mount Baker graduate
Marques Brown has been a key relief pitcher, appearing in eight innings with a 3.38 ERA.
“Marcus is a big righthander with a unique sidearm delivery,” said Bells pitching coach Steve Ward. “He throws a sinker, slider and change-up, and has been a great teammate who truly wants the team to succeed. Marcus has been a pleasure to coach this summer with the Bellingham Bells.”
Lynden graduate Lane Simonsen has also made an impact, pitching a 3.38 ERA in 16 innings. Aside from a rough outing against Wenatchee early in
the season, he’s pitched to a 1.15 ERA in 15 and a third innings.
"Lane Simonsen has been a pleasure to coach and has a ton of upside as he prepares for college at the University of Washington,” said Ward. “At 6-foot3 with long arms, he releases the ball with almost seven-and-a-half feet of extension, making his 8688 mph fastball seem like 89-91 to batters.
“When he gets stronger and throws harder, Lane could become a superstar.
“He currently has an average slider but a plus split- nger pitch he uses as a change-up… Lane has
a great work ethic, and it’s great that he is also a local product."
Halfway through the season, Simonsen re ected on his experience and expressed his excitement about playing for his local semi-pro team and his future prospects.
“It’s been a really fun experience getting on the road and playing in front of 2,000-plus fans every night. Growing up watching the Bells, I kind of
dreamed of it. I’ve been throwing in some big spots, which is exciting. I’m constantly getting better, learning from teammates and guys who have been around the game longer than me.” Simonsen said the transition from high school to the college level required him to be more strategic and thoughtful as a pitcher.
While he continues to rely on his core strengths,
the experience of playing on the road almost daily has been a signi cant change. He also highlighted the support from his teammates, particularly from Nathan Van Beek and the bullpen sta , which includes Ward. Following the conclusion of the West Coast League playo s, Simonsen will report to the University of Washington and Brown, Bushnell University.
Ferndale class of ‘24 graduate Baylor Larrabee became the third Washington-born golfer to win the junior PGA championship on Aug. 2. (Lynden Tribune file photos)
Joe Kramer Sports Editor
Lynden High School graduate Lane Simonsen posted a 3.38 ERA in 16 innings of relief for the Bells this season. He’s scheduled to join the University of Washington’s baseball team next spring. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Mount Baker High School graduate Marques Brown posted a 3.38 ERA in eight innings of relief for the Bells in 2024. He is a senior at Bushnell University. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Lynden Christian’s Hattie Hendricks and Lynden’s Meg Clarke put the squeeze on a Bellevue United player.
Lynden High School’s Victor Huaracha, above, congratulates Conor Baillie after Bailie scored the first of his two goals to power NCA to a 3-0 opening win against Mt. Rainier.
Ferndale High School’s Audrey Kallin, above, holds o a Bellevue United player.
Lynden High School’s Leo Orozco, left contends for a loose ball against Mt. Rainier in the Washington Cup Tournament.
Lynden sophomore Blair Dowdy, above, reverses the ball between two Bellevue United defenders.
FHS hosts annual football fundraiser
Joe Kramer Sports Editor
FERNDALE — Ferndale
High School hosted their 10th annual fundraising golf tournament on Aug. 2 at Loomis Trail Golf Course. Teams in the event paid a $600 registration fee and the proceeds went to Ferndale’s football program. e event was organized by Ferndale head football coach Jamie Plenkovich.
“ e funds raised during this event help enhance the safety and experience of the football program and provides funding for needs not covered by the athletic budget,” Ferndale High School said.
Ferndale’s football program went 8-3 last year and were eliminated in the rst round of the state playo s. eir season begins in September.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Published August 7, 2024
LEGAL
CITY OF LYNDEN LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORT PLAT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Lynden has received an application from Northwest Surveying & GPS, Inc., regarding the property described below: LOT B2 OF THE MAIN STREET LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, AS PER THE MAP THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE No. 2023-0901643, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE: IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SUBJECT TO AND/OR TOGETHER WITH ALL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND/OR AGREEMENTS OF RECORD, OR OTHERWISE. COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 1505 MAIN Street, Lynden Requesting the approval to subdivide approximately 1.24 acres into 4 parcels within the RS-100 (Single Family Residential) zone at the above noted location. The application was determined to be complete on July 29, 2024, and the notice of completeness was postmarked on that date. Under Lynden Municipal Code 17.09.100, the final decision for this project must be made within 120 days from the date of the letter of completeness. Any persons wishing to comment on the application, or the proposal may do by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Community Development Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by August 21, 2024. Persons with questions regarding the project may contact Heidi Gudde at 354-5532.
Published August 7, 2024
LEGAL
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, passed at the Council meeting of August 5, 2024. ORDINANCE #2249 An ordinance amending the EAGLE Program Full texts of the above document(s) are available at Ferndale City Hall, posted on the City’s website, (www.cityofferndale.org) or will be mailed upon request Susan Duncan, City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE – SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE
This notice is pursuant to, and satisfies the requirements of, RCW 35.21.157. In accordance with the terms of a contract between the City of Ferndale (City) and Sanitary Services Company (SSC) for residential solid waste and recycling collection and hauling, SSC has requested, and the City has approved a 3.63% increase in rates charged by SSC to residential customers within Ferndale city limits. The new rate will take effect on 11/1/2024. Questions regarding the rate increase should be directed to SSC at 360-734-3490.
Published August 7 & 14, 2024
LEGAL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Ferndale Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed development project described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing. The Hearing Examiner hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. on August 23, 2024 in the City Hall Annex located at 5684 Second Avenue in Ferndale, WA. Any interested party is invited to attend and offer testimony or submit comments in writing. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this application or the public hearing please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale or (360) 685-2359.
DATE OF NOTICE: August 7, 2024
APPLICANT: Silver Hawk Partners LLLP 303 Potter Street Bellingham WA 98225
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposal comprises 246 multifamily units in eight buildings, 50 town-
house units in 14 buildings, and 14 live/work units in four buildings. Additionally, there’s a 4,200 square-foot commercial building, a large commercial pad, and a community building, totaling 28 buildings. The project includes 515 parking stalls and improvements such as stormwater management, utilities, roadways, landscaping, critical areas and open space.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests approval of a planned unit development (PUD) and variance. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: August 7, 2024 – August 26, 2024
CONTACT: Jesse Ashbaugh, Associate Planner Public Comment: comment@cityofferndale.org Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 City Hall: 2095 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 685-2368
Published August 7, 2024
LEGAL
CITY OF FERNDALE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES
The City of Ferndale, Washington solicits interest from professional engineering firms to provide engineering services for the Portal Way Interchange Improvement Project, No. ST2024-01. The project will improve Portal Way between the northbound Interstate-5 and southbound Interstate-5 interchanges by replacing the northbound compact roundabout with a full-size roundabout including pedestrian and bicycle facilities where none exist presently and upgrading the illumination system as appropriate. The project will also improve and replace the current stormwater system, providing additional stormwater capacity required for development north of the project site. Design work is anticipated to get underway in fall 2024 and conclude in fall 2025 so that construction of these improvements can occur in 2026. The City of Ferndale is seeking qualification statements from Professional Engineering firms with experience providing design and construction services, including but not limited to: roadway design; traffic operations; surveying; geotechnical investigation; wetland studies and services; permitting; right of way acquisition; as well as the creation of plans, specifications, and estimates. Future phases may include construction
management, construction engineering, and inspection services and may be authorized in subsequent phases. Work under this contract will be compensated via negotiated specific hourly rates of compensation with a not to exceed dollar amount. Interested firms shall submit a Statement of Qualification that contains the following:
1. Cover Letter.
2. Qualifications: Outline the qualifications of the firm to perform this work. Project management,provide an organizational chart of the proposed consulting team and a short resume of all key people listed on the chart.
3. References: Provide a list of projects that were similar in scope and performed by staff proposed.Project list should include year completed, budget, scope and reference contact. The Statement of Qualification submittal shall be a maximum of 10 pages (not including the cover page). The City will evaluate submittals based on key personnel, firm experience on similar projects, past performance, and adherence to directions provided in this call for qualifications. Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications should be directed to Kevin Renz, Public Works Director, (360) 685-2376, or via email at kevinrenz@cityofferndale.org.
The City of Ferndale reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time or to waive any minor formalities of this call if the best interest of the City would be served. In no event will the City or any of their respective agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers, or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse the costs incurred in preparation of this RFQ, or any related costs.The prospective consultant teams shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the submittals.
Ferndale
--All photos by Joe Kramer/ Lynden Tribune
WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT STAKE ON THE EAST LINE OF CEDAR STREET AT THE NORTH LINE OF WILLARD AVENUE EXTENDED, (WILLARD AVENUE AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF NEW FERNDALE, IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, AT PAGE 4, IN THE OFFICE OF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR); THENCE NORTH ON THE EAST LINE OF CEDAR STREET 82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88° EAST, 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH (VARIATION 23° EAST), 82 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT IN GOVERNMENT LOT 9 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON A POINT ON EAST LINE OF CEDAR STREET NORTH LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 290; THENCE SOUTH 86° 36’ 00” EAST, 125.22 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO CEDAR STREET, 89.43 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLE TO NOOKSACK RIVER; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WEST BANK OF SAID RIVER TO NORTH LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 290; THENCE NORTH 86° 36’ 00” WEST ON NORTH LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT A 50 FOOT STRIP NORTH/SOUTH THROUGH SAID TRACT CENTER LINE WITH ROAD IS DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON NORTH LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD 210 FEET EAST OF CEDAR STREET; THENCE NORTH ON CURVE 82 FEET TO A POINT 235 FEET EAST OF CEDAR STREET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO CEDAR STREET TO NORTH LINE OF TRACT HEREIN CONVEYED. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL C: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 50 FOOT STRIP NORTH/SOUTH THROUGH SAID TRACT CENTER LINE WITH ROAD IS DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON NORTH LINE OF SAID COUTY ROAD 210 FEET EAST OF CEDAR STREET; THENCE NORTH ON CURVE 82 FEET TO A POINT 235 FEET EAST OF CEDAR STREET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO CEDAR STREET TO NORTH LINE OF TRACT HEREIN CONVEYED
AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1174279.
SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUN-
TY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1928 MOSIER LN, FERNDALE, WA 98248 Sub-
ject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/25/2022, recorded 10/28/2022, under Instrument No. 2022-1002508 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from JEDIDIAH GENERAL HALLMARK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, AND BENJAMIN LEO HALLMARK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as grantor(s), to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON, A WASHINGTON CORP., as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Guild Mortgage Company LLC, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20240200758 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) 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/Mortgage. 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: $19,866.52. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $379,472.27, together with interest as provided in the Note from 9/1/2023 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 8/2/2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/22/2024 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 7/22/2024 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, 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 7/22/2024 (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 by paying the principal and interest, 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(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail,
proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 2/23/2024. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN
ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASH-
INGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.
wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287 or National Web Site: http:// portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-24984297-SW. Dated: 3/26/2024 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-24-984297-SW Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http:// www. qualityloan.com IDSPub #0201614 7/17/2024 8/7/2024
Published July 17 & August 7, 2024
Notice to Creditors
LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE
In re the Estate of: CAROL A. BAXTER, Deceased. No. 24-4-01458-32 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY Estate of HYACINTH V KOESTER, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00612-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court
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Palta 5261 Defiance Dr, Bellingham WA 98226 360-820-0690 Published July 24, 31 & August 7,
SYSTEM (NPDES)
DRAFT PERMIT AND FACT SHEET
AUGUST 7, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Dept of Ecology invites you to comment on the proposed NPDES permit and fact sheet for Intalco Aluminum LLC in Ferndale (Whatcom County), WA. Read the proposed permit at the following locations: online at https://ecology.wa.gov/intalco; in person by appointment at Department of Ecology, 300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 360-4076916; or in person at Ferndale Public Library, 2125 Main St., Ferndale, WA 98248. Written comments may be submitted online at https://swm.ecology. commentinput.com?id=J8rgpfDRC or by mail to Greg Gould, Department of Ecology, Industrial Section, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. If you have questions, call 360-819-6426. Proposed changes to the permit take into consideration that Intalco announced permanent shutdown of its primary aluminum reduction plant in March of 2023. Major changes to the permit include removing Federal technology-based effluent limits, requiring Intalco to clean the process and stormwater sewer lines, and manage demolition wastewater. The proposed permit includes requirements only for shutdown conditions at the facility. For shutdown conditions, some permit limits, submissions, and monitoring frequencies are significantly changes from previous permits that Ecology issued to Intalco as an operating facility.
A virtual public hearing to accept oral comments has been scheduled for September 05, 2024, at 6 pm and is subject to significant public interest. Please use this link to register for the public hearing: https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tZAkduioqTItHNHUcyxqd61dAJ4HxC8ln7cT. Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing.
for or against the Budget Extension of the General. A copy of the Budget Extension is on file at the District Office, 3326 E Badger Rd Everson, and is available for review upon request.
Published July 31 & August 7, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT, #504
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-2025 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
To express interest in this public hearing or to request registration help, contact Tara Roberts at tara. roberts@ecy.wa.gov. Ecology will notify interested parties if the public hearing will not be held due to a lack of significant interest. If you would like to request an in-person public hearing, please contact Ecology through the online comment link https://swm. ecology.commentinput.com?id=J8rgpfDRC, at 360-280-4325 or tara.roberts@ecy.wa.gov. When the comment period ends, we will review all comments received and make a final decision on the permit. To request ADA accommodation for disabilities, including printed materials in a format for the visually impaired, contact Ecology at 360-280-4325 or tara.roberts@ ecy.wa.gov. Persons with impaired hearing may call Washington Relay Service at 711. Persons with a speech disability may call TTY at 877-833-6341.
Published August 7, 2024
LEGAL
NOTICE OF MEETING FOR 2023-2024 BUDGET EXTENSION
The Board of Directors of the Nooksack Valley School District No 506 will convene in regular session on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 pm in the District Office Board Room, 3326 E Badger Rd, Everson, Washington. The District has completed a Budget Extension for the General Fund for the 20232024 school year. The Board will hold a Hearing and Budget Extension Adoption during this session. All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and to be heard
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060 that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a special meeting on August 22, 2024, commencing at 6:30 PM in the District Office, located at 516 Main Street, Lynden, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Prior to adoption of the 20242025 Budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2024-2025 Budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for, or against any part of the 2024-2025 Budget, the fouryear budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 (approved by the voters as the 2021-2024 Education & Programs Levy and the 2025-2028 Education & Programs Levy). Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2024-2025 Budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 20242025 Budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. 2024-2025 Budget information is available at the District Office. This meeting may be cancelled, should the 2024-2025 Budget be adopted at the School Board’s regular meeting on August 15, 2024.
Published July 31 & August 7, 2024
LEGAL
PUBLIC NOTICE LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT, #504
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-2025 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060 that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on August 15, 2024, commencing at 6:30 PM in the District Office, located at 516 Main Street, Lynden, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Prior to adoption of the 20242025 Budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2024-2025 Budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for, or against, any part of the 2024-2025 Budget, the fouryear budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 (approved by the voters as the 2021-2024 Education & Programs Levy and the 2025-2028 Education & Programs Levy). Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2024-2025 Budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 20242025 Budget, the four-year budget
