Ferndale Record February 21 2024

Pete and Nita Harksell: Where are they now?

Ferndale’s Wyatt Strait places second at Mat Classic

Ferndale alumni keep things rolling at Pete’s Auto Repair. — Encore, Insert

One of eight Whatcom wrestlers to participate in state championships. — Sports, B3

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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SPECIAL ELECTION

UPDATE: Ferndale School voters pass levy Measure passes by more than 55%, will help ensure students have access to resources to succeed

By Bill Helm Editor

In fall 2021, then-Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood, issued an emergency order that required all state employees to be vaccinated.

According to Whatcom County Community Outreach Facilitator Jed Holmes, the county opted to take a more measured approach to employee vaccine mandates.

“Seattle, Bellingham, King County, they decided that they wanted to do the vaccine mandate,” said Holmes.

“Here we took a slower approach.

We saw that there were arguments on both sides and so we balanced the implications and ended up not going in that direction and in hindsight that ended up being a really smart choice.”

Sidhu said that one of the major successes of his time in office during the pandemic came from balancing conflicting pressures that were beginning to mount from two sides: one from other cities within the county that had embraced the vaccine mandate early on and were urging Lynden to do the same, the other being Lynden residents who were concerned that outsider influence over the city

FERNDALE — The Tuesday, Feb. 13 special election will not be certified until Feb. 23. However, with an estimated two votes left to make official, results are about as final as you can get.

As of 3:41 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, Ferndale’s voters have passed a $64M educational programs and operations replacement levy (EP&O) with more than 55% support.

This levy, according to a Feb. 14 press release from the Ferndale School District, will “help fund the critical day-to-day operations of our district and ensure our students have access to the resources they need to succeed.”

In February 2022, the district’s voters passed a two-year EP&O levy. This levy is a renewal of the current levy. However, the renewal is for four years. As K-12 education is not fully funded by the state, districts such as Ferndale “rely on voter-approved levies to bridge the funding gap between what the state funds and what our schools need to operate,” the district stated in the press release.

Peggy Uppiano, vice president of the Ferndale School Board, said in the press release that levy dollars “allow us to prioritize funding for extra supports and extra-curricular activities for students like after-school tutoring and the arts.”

Riley Cornelson, the district’s Bond Oversight Committee Chair, stated that the educational opportunities that this local funding enables “are invaluable to the children of our district both inside and outside the classroom.”

“I have been impressed with the district’s financial responsibility throughout the most recent bond project(s) and trust that these funds will be used responsibly, too,” Cornelson said.

Feb. 13 election results show 5,368 of Ferndale’s voters supported the levy, whereas 4,342 voted against. With an estimated two ballots countywide left to be counted, ballots from 60,221 (37.7%) of the county’s 159,753 voters have been counted.

To learn more about the Ferndale School District’s levy, visit https://bit.ly/fsdlevy.

Although more than 57% of Lynden’s voters supported a four-year $44.4M renewal levy, unof-

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Satpal Sidhu, pictured in Ferndale in 2021, said recently that a key to his work as Whatcom County executive is collaboration. “My job is to move all the stones out of the way. When everyone else is struggling to manage the road ahead, here I am, busy with my wheelbarrow, kicking up rocks so that your ride can go smoothly.” (Bill Helm/Ferndale Record)

County executive looks back, looks forward Recently reelected atpal i re e ts first term i o e talks about plans in second term

By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter

FERNDALE — As Whatcom County’s executive, Satpal Sidhu has many tasks. One of which is explaining to people what exactly a county executive does.

“I have a saying that I like to say in front of my department heads that I think describes my duties pretty well,” said Sidhu with a self-effacing chuckle. “That my job is to move all the stones out of the way. When everyone else is struggling to manage the road ahead, here I am, busy with my wheelbarrow, kicking up rocks so that your ride can go smoothly.”

According to Sidhu, who was reelected in November, this means that the job of county executive is more

about tending to the needs of others than anything else.

“Management is one of the most important things in this job,” said Sidhu. “I am not a housing expert, nor am I an expert in forestry, or drug issues, but I work with people who are experts in these fields and so I have the ability to facilitate their work. That is my greatest contribution. I don’t tell anyone how to do their jobs, I would rather listen to them and collaborate with them to find the best course of action.”

After living in Whatcom County as a resident for over 30 years and working as an engineer and business executive, Sidhu won his first election as county executive back in winter 2019.

He had yet to know that his first year on the job would bring some of his greatest challenges in his career as a public official.

“With COVID, there was an immediate learning curve,” Sidhu said.

“This job exposes you to a very wide experience of local government but that did not intimidate me. What intimidated me was dealing with people and dealing with the amount of opposition that came with vaccinations.”

Presidential Primary Election ballots to be mailed on Feb. 21 WHATCOM — Ballots for the presidential primary election will be mailed to registered voters on Feb. 21.

Voters should receive a ballot by Feb. 27.

Contact the Auditor’s Office for a replacement if yours is lost or damaged.

Voters may vote and return their ballots as soon as they receive it.

Return the ballot in an official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. March 12 or return it by mail.

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by March 12.

Monday, March 4 is the deadline for online registrations or address updates.

If mailing a registration form, it must be received at the Auditor’s Office by March 4.

Starting Tuesday, March 5 citizens needing to register or update their address in time for the presidential primary election must appear in-person at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Election Division, at 311 Grand Ave. Suite 103, Bellingham.

Deadline for inperson registrations and updates is 8 p.m.

March 12. Register online at VoteWA.gov if you have a current Washington State driver license or ID card, or complete a Washington State Voter Registration form and return in the mail.

Registration forms are available on our website, or contact us to have a form mailed to you, if time allows.

Also, register in-per-

son at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office.

For voters who require assistance and other information, an accessible voting unit (AVU) is equipped with visual and audio technology.

Voters requiring assistance may vote on the AVU starting Feb. 21. For more information, contact the

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The Washington Secretary of State’s Office mailed a voters’ pamphlet to all residences in Whatcom County the week of Feb. 12 and contains information the presidential primary candidates. An online version of the pamphlet

is available at VoteWA. gov.

Open public meetings will be held in the Election Center, 311 Grand Ave., Suite B03, Bellingham. Meeting dates, times, and/or locations are subject to change.

For updated information, visit www. whatcomcounty.us/ auditor or call 360778-5102.

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Hog-tying ban unanimously passes Senate

By Mary Murphy Washington State Journal

OLYMPIA — Nearly four years after Manuel Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man from Tacoma, died during arrest while being hogtied, the practice that killed him is one step closer to being illegal in Washington.

Hogtying refers to the tactic where handcuffed wrists are tied to a suspect’s ankles. This practice can contort bodies into a position where they are at risk for suffocation.

A medical examiner on Ellis’ case ruled his cause of death as lack of oxygen. In 2021, defense attorneys argued his cause of death was more likely methamphetamine and heart conditions, but prosecutors called the claim unsubstantiated and maintained his cause of death was lack of oxygen. The officers returned to work two weeks later.

Monet-Carter Mixon, Ellis’ sister, testified on behalf of the bill.

“It comes from something that was applied to pigs and animals,” Mixon said.

Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, D-Tacoma, prime sponsor of SB 6009, addresses the Senate.

A bill banning the use of hogtying by the police was approved by the Senate. Photo courtesy of Senate Democrats. (WSJ photo) “Typically, it’s when you put young fourlegged animals and calves in a hogtie so they can be branded, or oftentimes when they are getting ready to be slaughtered and killed.”

On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Senate unanimously passed the SB 6009 to ban this practice. There was no debate on the

floor, and many spoke in favor.

“Regardless of how you feel about the outcomes of that particular case, I think it’s important to remember that he was loved and he was somebody’s family member,” prime sponsor Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, D-Tacoma, said. “I think any of us

on the floor would not want our family member to spend the final moments of their life in this inhumane way.”

Sen. John Lovick, DMill Creek, who served as a state trooper for 31 years, was a co-sponsor on the bill and urged fellow senators to approve the measure.

“Dehumanizing

another person costs us our dignity,” Lovick said. “Hogtying is bad for the suspects and terrible for the officers involved. I have lived with the shame of watching a person get hogtied, and it is a shame that you have to live with. We know better now.”

Sen. Jim McCune,

R-Graham, thanked Trudeau for bringing this forward and added he looks forward to seeing officers invest in alternatives. McCune noted being shocked to hear this word is used and that he sees it as “dangerous and pathetic.”

So far, no states have banned the use of hogtying. States like Minnesota and California have banned uses of force similar to hogtying during arrest.

In 1995, the U.S. Dept. of Justice warned the police this practice can kill people. In 1997, the city of LA banned hogtying.

In 2022, Washington Attorney.

Bob Ferguson issued a model policy on police use of force which banned hogtying, but some departments continue to use it.

James McMahan, Policy Director of the Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, voiced concern regarding the bill.

“We do not celebrate the use of hogtying nor frankly do we celebrate the name that we call it,” McMahan said. “We must acknowledge, however,

that a restrained person can still present a danger to themselves and to others, including our officers. We do ask that the Legislature not prohibit the tools and tactics necessary to prevent a person from being a harm to our officers or themselves.”

McMahan vaguely described more humane alternatives that he believes most officers would prefer to use but investing in these technologies and alternatives costs money.

“The job of our officers is to keep people safe. Sometimes that’s not pretty, and we don’t boast about it.”

McMahan said.

Trudeau said that the Attorney General’s office notes four jurisdictions still use this kind of force and that one of them, without disclosing the name, is “very well-funded.”

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was becoming overbearing.

“Bellingham politics is very different from county politics,” Sidhu said. “We are responsible for the whole county. Bellingham is responsible for Bellingham. Ultimately, you have to do what your public and constituents want.”

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Sidhu is quick to mention that another hurdle of the pandemic was keeping as many state employees as possible.

“Another achievement for us was getting through the pandemic without laying anybody off,” said Sidhu. “What we did in the first year was give everyone two weeks off to plan and talk with their supervisors, come 2021, we got over $20M from

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mental goals that will be on the agenda in the coming years, such as restoring the county’s salmon run to pre-1985 levels, preserving 100,000 acres of sustainable agriculture, obtaining net zero emissions, and preparing to mitigate the oncoming effects of climate change on Whatcom County.

Despite the seemingly limitless amount of work to do, and an increasingly limited amount of time to accomplish it, Sidhu said he is optimistic, and attributes his faith in the people of Whatcom County to his excitement for the coming year.

“These may all seem like conflicting issues,” said Sidhu. “That you may be able to do one or two of these things, but not all of them. I am not going to dictate the direction of these matters nor take control of any operations. I am merely going to try to get us all to come together and come up with local solutions, because nobody, nobody, knows our community and our needs better than our people and if we are honest and open with each other, we can solve any problem.”

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

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the federal government. So we decided to compensate by giving all of that back to our employees.”

Despite the many accomplishments that Sidhu has already achieved in his time as county executive, he said he looks forward to tackling many big name issues facing Whatcom County this year, even if the time it takes to solve those issues stretches beyond his allotted time in office.

“Many of these projects I do not anticipate finishing until the end of my term,” Sidhu said. “But I am not interested in how many projects I can finish and take credit for, but how many projects I can successfully lay the groundwork for and how many people I can bring to the table to help work on them.”

Those plans include the construction of a jail that Sidhu referred to as the “Justice and Safety Facility.” Expected to cost approximately $150M, he says the project is likely to be the biggest in county history.

“The biggest load here is on the executive’s office,” Sidhu said. “Bringing this project under budget and on time will be the greatest proof of my abilities.”

Sidhu also lists off a series of environ-

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ficial results also show its voters said no to a $157.5M capital facilities bond that would have brought the community, among other things, a new high school.

A bond requires 60% of the vote to pass. Almost 51% of Lynden school District voters supported the $157.5M bond.

In the Nooksack Valley, 50.91% of 2,634 ballots counted supported the district’s four-year $15.2M EP&O replacement levy.

Matt Galley, superintendent of the Nooksack Valley School District, said Friday that he is “very grateful to our community for their ongoing support and ultimately a majority of votes to support our levy.”

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“Aside from the levy, however, we continue to have incredible involvement from our families in their child’s education, and they express their gratitude for the amazing work our staff does,” Galley said. “We never want to take that for granted.”

The difference between levies and bonds, as explained by Lynden School District Superintendent David VanderYacht, is that levies support learning, whereas bonds support buildings.

The final ballot count for the Feb. 13 special election is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22. According to the auditor’s office website, the number of estimated ballots left to count only includes ballots currently in the auditor’s office. It does not estimate ballots that have not yet been received.

Ballot signature cures and overseas ballots are not included and can be received up until the day before certification.

The results of this election will be certified, meaning made official, on Feb. 23.

-- Contact Bill Helm at bill@ lyndentribune.com.

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Whatcom school districts open kindergarten registration WHATCOM — Registration for fall 2024 kindergarten began Tuesday, Feb. 20 across Whatcom County.

All children who will be 5 by Sept. 1 can register for kindergarten in their school district.

National research shows that early childhood education is one of the best investments a community can make. All county dis-

tricts offer a full-time kindergarten program providing robust instruction that ensures kindergartners experience early and continuing success.

Please register for kindergarten 2024 as early as possible to help county school districts hire staff and balanced classrooms.

Early registration also helps schools connect

with families and to welcome these youngest learners.

To find out more about attendance areas, registration and childhood immunization schedules, please visit school district websites. Contact information and links to the seven school districts in Whatcom County follow: • Lynden School

District, 516 Main St., Lynden; 360-354-4443.

Media inquiries to boiesk@lynden.wednet. edu. (Kelly Boies, administrative assistant to the superintendent) • Nooksack Valley School District: 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson; 360-988-4754. Media inquiries to karisa. zemler@nv.k12.wa.us.

(Karisa Zemler, administrative assistant to the

superintendent) • Ferndale School District: 6041 Vista Drive, Ferndale; 360383-9200. Media inquiries to celina.rodriguez@ferndalesd. org. (Celina Rodriguez, executive director of communications) • Meridian School District: 214 West Laurel Road, Bellingham; 360-398-7111. Media inquiries to lgilchrist@

meridian.wednet.edu.

(Lisa Gilchrist, communications director) • Mount Baker School District: 4956 Deming Road, Deming; 360-383-2000. Media inquiries to tbaisden@mtbaker.wednet. edu. (Tammy Baisden, administrative assistant to the superintendent) • Bellingham Public Schools: 1306 Dupont

St.; 360-676-6400. Media inquiries to dana. smith@bellinghamschools.org.

(Dana Smith, assistant director of communications and community relations) • Blaine School District: 765 H St.; 360-332-5881. Media inquiries to tpadilla@ blainesd.org. (Tina Padilla, Administrative assistant).

Crowd demands hearing on citizen initiatives

By Mary Murphy and Aspen Anderson Washington State Journal

OLYMPIA — A sea of red, white and blue covered the Capitol steps as hundreds of Washingtonians proudly waved American flags and demanded hearings on six initiatives that would roll back taxes, give parents more rights and police more authority.

The initiatives funded by the political action group Let’s Go Washington all received the requisite number of signatures to be approved for consideration but have yet to receive a hearing from the Legislature. In all, 2.6 million citizens signed the petitions.

Republicans say the Constitution demands that initiatives must take precedence over other business and should have hearings now.

Democrats say they are concerned about budget impacts and as long as they act on the initiatives this session, Constitutional rules are satisfied.

“The speaker [of the house’s] position is that ‘take precedence means they don’t have to live by the deadline,’ said Jim Walsh, RAberdeen. “Our position is that they go first.”

Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, House Republican Leader, said Democrats aren’t in a hurry to take up the initiatives. They have essentially said, “We’ll think about it.”

“I think it’s quite an injustice that the voice of the people is not being heard and when you ask the questions of why they are not hearing us you get no response,” Gina Medley, a citizen from Tacoma said.

Democrats say they are study-

ing the budget impact of the initiatives. One rolls back the capital gains tax, another repeals the Climate Commitment Act that critics say pushes up the cost of gasoline.

Both have raised millions for state programs.

“I worry about pulling us back and negating all of these incredible policy advancements that we’ve made,” Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, said. “What the right strategies are to protect these investments I think we are still working on developing.”

The other initiatives give police more leeway to start high speed chases, underscore parental rights in schools and allow people to opt out of the WA Cares long-term health care payroll tax.

The final initiative would prohibit state and local governments from creating an income tax.

At the rally Feb. 2, many said they showed up to push back on the narrative that this is one man’s goal, a reference to Brian Heywood who was the main funder of Let’s Go Washington.

“Nobody put a gun to my head,” signature gatherer Matthew Cook said, holding up a sign that read, “people above party. “I did not receive a single penny to sign them. These are giving a voice to Washingtonians that have not been heard.”

Walsh said the Legislature has three choices. It could vote the measures into law, ignore the initiatives completely, which would send them to the ballot in November, or the Legislature could draft alternative proposals.

He predicts the outcome will be mixed.

“The worst-case scenario is not that bad. They could be ignored by the majority party and

Washingtonians from all over the state gathered on the north steps at the capitol in Olympia for a rally planned only a week in advance. Protesters displayed signs that read “We want hearings,” and “Follow the constitution.” (Aspen Anderson/WSJ) then they go on the ballot in November. The polling shows they’re likely to pass,” Stokesbary said.

Brandi Kruse, podcast host of “unDivided,” led the rally and later shared her predictions.

“For sure these will be on the ballot in November,” Kruse said.

“I don’t anticipate a scenario where Democrats would pass these only because you’re talking about some of their key policy victories.”

Braden Cisk, a signature gatherer for Let’s Go Washington in

Kitsap County, said non-partisan voters he spoke to were in support of the measures.

“I found that these resonated the most with people who are not registered or are apathetic to politics or voting because they feel like their vote doesn’t matter,” Cisk said. “So, these really caught their attention because again these look like something productive, people on all sides of the political spectrum.”

Dawn Land, a mother from the 31st Legislative district, filed an initiative related to the pa-

rental rights to know, which fell short of the required number of signatures. Yet, she showed up to the rally in full support of the initiative process.

“They are not hearing us. They never hear us. They don’t listen,” Land said. “The other side needs to be heard.”

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WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS

Deputies respond to domestic shooting WHATCOM — At approximately 7:45 p.m. Feb. 14, Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a dispatch call from a 13-year-old “saying they had just shot their 11-year-old sibling with a handgun,” according to a Feb. 15 WCSO press release.

Upon arrival, deputies secured the handgun and immediately started giving aid to the victim until medics arrived, WCSO stated. Medics transported the victim to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham.

The victim was later transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Deputies were told the shooting was an accident.

According to WCSO, the children were home alone when the shooting occurred.

Both children attend Mount Baker schools.

According to WCSO, the district “is aware of the incident and has additional counseling and staff support across all campuses.”

For more information, contact MBSD Superintendent Phil Brockman at pbrockman@mtbaker.wednet.edu or 360-6174614.

According to WCSO, this continues to be an active investigation.

Bellingham Bells to host 2024 West Coast League All-Star Game BELLINGHAM — On Feb. 21, the West Coast League unveiled its plans for the

highly anticipated return of the All-Star Game to the league’s lineup of summer events in 2024.

The Bellingham Bells will host the 2024 West Coast League All-Star Game, which is scheduled for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch on Wednesday, July 17, at Joe Martin Field.

Representatives from the Bellingham Bells said the two-day extravaganza, scheduled for July 16-17, “promises a series of thrilling events, including a community adaptive baseball game, a player pro-style workout featuring MLB scouts, and a riveting skills challenge featuring top WCL All-Stars.”

Highlighting the league’s top talent, the 2024 All-Star Game will showcase the stellar players representing each of the league’s 16 teams and will be broadcast live on MLB.com.

WCL Commissioner Rob Neyer said the return of the league’s All-Star Game “is a testament to the league’s commitment to excellence.”

“It’s a celebration of the remarkable talent within the West Coast League,” Neyer said. “We can’t wait to see all our stars together again.”

Following a competitive bid process, the Bellingham Bells were awarded this prestigious event.

One of the West Coast League’s founding teams, the Bells ranked fourth in attendance for the 2023 season when it drew nearly 60,000 fans to their games.

The classic Joe Martin Field, with its all-turf playing surface, full video display scoreboard, batting cages and a seating capacity of 3,100, serves as “the perfect venue for this premier baseball event,” Bells representatives said.

Most famously, Joe Martin Field is where Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. made his rookie debut with the North-

west League (Short Season A) Bellingham Mariners in 1987.

Bells General Manager Stephanie Morrell said the team is “beyond thrilled to be hosting the All-Star Game this summer.”

“We’ve collaborated closely with the league to enhance the event’s impact and showcase the league’s outstanding product and talent,” Morrell said. “I couldn’t be happier for our fans and our community that the WCL is trusting us with this event.”

Tickets for the 2024 West Coast League All-Star Game will be available for purchase starting April 1 at www.bellstickets. com.

For more information about the All-Star Game and related festivities, visit www. bellinghambells.com.

Coleman promoted to executive director of Bellingham SeaFeast BELLINGHAM — Kevin Coleman recently was promoted to executive director of Bellingham SeaFeast after a successful 2023 festival and several additions throughout the year.

Bellingham SeaFeast drew an estimated 13,000 people during its free weekend celebration in October 2023 on the shores of Squalicum Harbor. Its first Industry Square and Expo Hall drew more than 80 vendors and guests enjoyed more than 1,200 pounds of traditional Lummi barbecued salmon.

Coleman started three initiatives in 2023. He introduced the Keep It Simple Seafood video series, collaborating with local chefs, restaurants and the fishing community to demonstrate simple and de-

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Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument accepting artist-inresidence applications MEDFORD, Ore. — Do you want to spend two weeks creating art in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument?

The Bureau of Land Management is now accepting applications for the annual Artist-in-Residence program. The selected artist receives a one- to two-week residency at CSNM in the month of June. Artists will create work while immersed in a beautiful environment and share their art with the public. All artists are encouraged to apply, and there is no preference given to any style or medium.

“Artists have such a unique viewpoint on these special areas,” said Joel Brumm, Assistant Monument Manager. “And they provide a fascinating window into our relationship with public lands.”

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North Whatcom County municipal, county governments Lynden City Council Lynden City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and the third Monday of every month at the City Hall Annex, 205 Fourth St. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Visit lyndenwa. org for more information, including council agendas, which are released no later than 24 hours before the meeting.

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WCLS asks, can you spot a scam? one of three quizzes that test I was talking to a library people’s digital literacy skills. patron recently and asked If you haven’t seen one, you how her week was going. can find the quizzes at the “Terrible,” she reported, digital literacy page on our and went on to explain that website, wcls.org/digitalher computer had been literacy. hacked while shopping You’ll find specific tips online and she had been on about shopping for vehicles the phone with someone online, using Facebook who insisted she send him Marketplace, and purchasthousands of dollars. ing beauty products (this is He even instructed her a significant area of online to make multiple trips fraud). There are also links to the ATM to withdraw to other valuable resources, the money and place it like a website that has you between pages in a magacompare images of faces to zine before packaging and Christine Perkins determine which one is real sending it to him. She was versus AI-generated. shaken and angry, havSome of the tips that seem obvious are ing spent the next several days cancelling the hardest ones to remind ourselves to folcredit cards and securing bank accounts. low. The number one thing is to slow down, Sadly, her experience is becoming all check your emotions, and start asking too common these days, with cybercrime and online payment fraud costing consum- yourself questions before you blindly enter your credit card data or take other action. ers and retailers billions of dollars globally Here’s an example: An ad for an amazeach year. It would be easy to get paranoid ing widget pops up on your social media and cynical, afraid to trust anything you feed. The headline screams, “Don’t be the read online. only one on your block who doesn’t have At Whatcom County Library System this mind-boggling widget. This is the (WCLS), rather than feeling overwhelmed widget the stars use and don’t want you to by the issue, we’re focusing on doing know about.” something about it. That’s why we’re You think, “I don’t want to miss out. If teaching people some simple skills to help the stars think it’s a good thing, it must be. I them navigate the internet more safely need that widget.” and become savvy consumers of digital Maybe it catches you in a weak moment, information. maybe you just feel like some retail theraWe partnered with the Center for py. Regardless, slow down for a minute. It’s an Informed Public at the University of OK to be intrigued. It’s OK to look into the Washington on a grant from the National details further. But do some investigating.

Science Foundation to explore the best Questions to ask include: Is this a repuways to do this. This month, we launched table store? Has it been reported to the Betan online ad campaign under the heading, ter Business Bureau? What do people say Can You Spot a Scam? about the product (and not just the paid Ads are running on social media, – or even pretend – reviewers on the store’s Google, and various other online services, own website). If you can’t find anything out and are being targeted to people with about the product besides what the store Whatcom County ZIP codes. They link to

itself is saying, be cautious.

This same tip applies any time you come across information online or elsewhere that pushes your buttons. Ask: How am I feeling about this? Why? What does the other person gain by making me feel this way? Are there signs that I should be leery of what the person is saying? Is something too good to be true?

Is something feeding into your own belief system so perfectly that it could have been contrived just for that purpose? If any of these questions gives you pause, do some more research before you respond – don’t blithely re-post something or take it as truth.

If you’re still not sure if something is legitimate, call or stop by any Whatcom County Library System location. Our friendly staff can do some sleuthing with you. They know how to do reverse image searches to see if the photos you’re looking at are real or stock images. They know how to look for multiple sources to corroborate facts, and they can help judge the reputation of various sources.

WCLS has a number of books available for checkout that can help you navigate your digital world. A book list is available at wcls.org/digital-literacy.

We also provide free access to Consumer Reports Magazine (paper copies and online), which is a time-tested, trusted source when making major purchasing decisions.

Online shopping scams are just one example of why it’s important to be cautious online. But with the support of your trusted Whatcom County Library System staff, you can make online purchases with greater confidence and develop your critical thinking skills, too.

-- Christine Perkins is executive director of Whatcom County Library System. Learn more about the county library system at wcls.org.

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Curriculum information needed Editor, What is more important than the path we choose to educate our children? As citizen voters and funders of our local schools, it is important that we wisely invest in the right curriculum funded by such a large portion of our property taxes.

We have a stake in that investment, don’t we? We should

know what type of courses are taught to students and what continuing education courses are taught to their educators.

After reviewing the promotional information I received from my local school district requesting my approval of the recent levy, I was struck that nowhere did it explain what the curriculum will be taught to both the students and their educators as continuing education; merely that the curriculum chosen will require me to finance using my property taxes. Shut up and pay up.

However, this information

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should be clearly outlined to the taxpayers if we are to vote as informed voters for or against this levy or for any other levy. With the advent of CRT (Critical Race Theory), DEI, gender identity, oppressor/oppressed theories in many of our schools now, we have even more of a reason to be informed.

Basic education (e.g. math, literature, history) has and will continue to properly prepare students for their vital role as future citizens and leaders of this great nation.

If that is what the basis of

the curriculum used, we should be so informed when the approval is solicited as part of the levy promotion.

I am certainly surprised that more attention is not made to curriculum when requests for continual approvals are generated for levies.

No one should have to call the school district officials to be informed of the curriculum used or to request to personally audit local school operations to determine what curriculums are used.

Gerald Hulbert Sumas

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OBITUARIES Howard ‘Jim’ Top Howard “Jim” Top was born on Timon Road in Everson on July 1, 1933 to parents Fred and Tena Top. He passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in his Lynden home on Monday morning Feb. 12, 2024.

Jim attended Nooksack Valley High School with the class of 1952, where he made a name for himself as student body president, FFA president, honors society, and as a competitor in multiple sports.

In his youth, he attended Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, and later as an adult, he was a founding member of the Hope Lutheran Church.

He went on to attend Washington State University and graduated with a B.S. in agriculture education. During his time there,

he was a member of Alpha Tau Alpha fraternity and the Alpha Zeta Honorary Society. He was also on the dairy judging team and was awarded the Danforth Foundation Fellowship for outstanding Junior. In his fifth year attending WSU he met the love of his life, Lorraine Carstensen.

After graduation in 1956, he joined the National Guard for service in Fort Ord, CA, and Fort Bliss, TX, before being hired at Lynden High School as a teacher.

In 1958, he and Lorraine married, beginning their 65 years of loving marriage. Jim had many passions in life. He taught at Lynden High School for 25 years where he spent much of his time teaching vocational agriculture. During his teaching career, he spent time as the coach of track and middle school football, as well as volunteering for 20-plus years as the

timer for all at-home basketball games. In addition, he impacted many students by teaching the next generation of farmers. He was proud that his FFA teams helped Lynden win many banners from dairy and beef judging to public speaking and parliamentary procedures.

He also loved to farm. Whether it was raising animals on the Main Street property, clearing land and making hay on the Hannegan farm, or wheat harvest on the Almira family farm for 20 years, he took every advantage he could to spend time farming.

In addition, Jim had a career with the Lynden Fire Department for 32 years, including eight years as chief. He loved living on Main Street so he could beat the other guys to the station. Whenever he heard the siren, no matter what he was doing, he would drop everything and sprint over.

Jim was passionate about boating and salmon fishing, grabbing his pole and lures whenever possible during the season. So many

Warren James Wedan Warren James Wedan went to be with the Lord peacefully on Feb. 13. Warren, a graduate of University Minnesota, Moody Bible Institute and Bethel Seminary met his wife Rhoda in Minne-

wonderful memories were made with longtime friends and family, chasing the big one in amazing locations around the PNW. Jim grew up hunting, and instilled this joy in his two sons and several grandchildren. They all shared in many successful deer hunting trips to Eastern Washington over the years, where he was always the first to tag out somehow.

Lorraine and Jim shared a love of traveling – both in the U.S. and abroad. They enjoyed the variety of scenery in several countries, as well as venturing down south as snowbirds, driving their fifth wheel to Palm Springs during the Winter months. While there, they enjoyed socializing with other Lynden snowbird friends and walking the lovely golf courses where Jim couldn’t help himself from collecting whatever lost golf balls they found.

Regardless of the many health challenges towards the end, Jim maintained his incredibly happy disposition, always focusing on

sota. They married in 1952 and had two children.

Warren was the pastor of many churches devoting his life to serving the Lord, with his wife Rhoda. Warren loved his many hobbies including music, collections and reading Western novels.

Warren was a loving husband, grandfather to nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

living, flashing his bright smile, and sharing that sparkle in his eyes with all those around him.

Family meant a lot to him and he’ll be missed by his wife, Lorraine, his two sons, Phillip and Michael, his grandchildren Phillip, Taylor (Carleigh), Lindsey (Cody), Maggie, and Jacob, as well as great-grandchildren Fiona, Wesley, Luke and Morgan.

A big thank you to Whatcom Hospice and all the caregivers who took such excellent care of Jim. A celebration of life will be held in honor of Jim Top on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 at the Mt. Baker Rotary Building, 1751 Front St., Lynden.

A full lunch will be served at noon, followed by the remembrance, starting at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Lynden High School VoAg Biotech Center, 1201 Bradley Road, Lynden, WA 98264.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

The pastors and people of Sunrise Baptist Church held a special place in his heart. The family would like to thank Sunrise Baptist Church and Meadow Greens Retirement community.

Deceased’s funeral arrangements are a family graveside memorial at a later date.

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BELLINGHAM — Cloud Mountain Farm Center, a program of Sustainable Connections, is streamlining operations and channeling its focus in the coming years. The organization has announced the desire to sell its Lawrence Road property, a valuable site that has played a crucial role in supporting local agriculture over the past decade with a farm incubator program.

The site is separate from Cloud Mountain Farm Center and Nursery located at 6906 Goodwin Road, which will continue operations in the same capacity with its workshops, retail nursery, Puget Sound Food Hub aggregation site, food storage, WSDA certified processing center, and more. This separate Lawrence Road property includes 20 acres

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ton. Prices in Washington are 13.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 26.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 10.0 cents in the past week and stands at $4.09 per gallon.

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price of gasoline has risen 8.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26/g on Feb. 19.

The national average is up 16.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 11.6 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.

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at their primary site on Goodwin Road.

By simplifying operations and finding new owners for the Lawrence Road property, Cloud Mountain Farm Center can redirect essential resources toward its Agricultural Career Exploration program, distribution & aggregation operations, value-added processing, perennial fruit production, community education, and nursery sales. The focus remains on supporting local farmers, both established and aspiring, and strengthening the regional food system.

Cloud Mountain Farm Center is currently seeking strong stewards for the Lawrence Road property, individuals or entities that will continue to use the land productively and organically to benefit the regional food system - including the possibility of supporting newer, underserved, low-income, or minority farmers to find a welcoming space to cultivate their growing businesses.

This process will take time, as Cloud Mountain searches for a new owner and explores creative solutions.

The anticipated timeline for this transition is 1-2 years.

While the Lawrence Road property has been an integral part of nurturing beginning farmers over the past decade, Sustainable Connections and Cloud Mountain Farm Center remain steadfast in their commitment to supporting local agriculture.

The organization wants to ensure that the legacy of the Lawrence Road site lives on in the hands of responsible and sustainable stewards.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact Derek Long to schedule an appointment to view the property: Derek Long, Executive Director at Sus-

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The Artist-in-Residence program is in its eighth year and has translated the monument’s natural and cultural resources into images, objects, and performances.

“Each year we celebrate fascinating new perspectives,” Brumm said.

During their stay, the artist will share their experience and artistic vision in a public presentation.

Following the residency, artists are asked to donate an original artwork piece, which they will retain the rights to.

One artist and one alternate will be selected based on the following criteria: entry materials, residency proposal, professionalism, and creative vision.

Interested artists can learn more information and an application at the Artist-in-Residence website (https://bit.ly/CSNMart), by e-mailing jduwe@blm. gov, or by calling (541) 618-2320. Detailed instructions are on the application form. Applications must be submitted by February 29, 2024. Application materials and sample artwork should be submitted in a single email with attachments or links to jduwe@blm.gov.

Anyone who wants to learn more about the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument information can do so on the CSNM’s website.

of land, a greenhouse, and a two-bedroom house.

Since the house is currently occupied and the land is being farmed, interested parties are asked to make an appointment to view the property.

The process for the sale is evolving as conversations with likely partners and potential buyers happen in the coming months. Staff and the Board of Directors have been and will continue to work as a team, to evaluate options and communicate with partners and funders.

Dedicated to fostering a resilient, accessible, and equitable regional food system, Cloud Mountain Farm Center merged with the nonprofit Sustainable Connections in 2019. The two collaborative nonprofits have a long history of supporting a thriving local food economy and together provide education and assistance to help connect farmers, fishers, home gardeners, value-added food producers, distributors, restaurants, caterers, grocery retailers, farmer’s markets, consumers, and food serving institutions.

Cloud Mountain Farm Center is at the forefront of regional food systems development. Their commitment to promoting sustainable farming practices and supporting farm viability continues to be instrumental in Whatcom County.

A vital part of this mission was their farm incubator program, which found its home at the Lawrence Road property, providing resources and training to newer farm businesses over the past decade.

Due to funding and staffing capacity, Cloud Mountain Farm Center and Sustainable Connections have decided to end the farm incubator program and focus on programming

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Community Calendar Through March 23 Lynden Winter Ride Sign-ups are open for this year’s Lynden Winter Ride program. The Winter Ride program is a multi-week chaperoned ski and snowboard program for all ability levels, especially beginners. The program is open to all sixth through 12th grade students who live in the Lynden School District boundaries, not just Lynden public students.

The dates of the trips are March 2, 9, 16 and 23. More information and the sign-up link is available at www. lyndenwinterride.org.

Through Feb. 29 Enhanced Fitness in the Afternoon The Lynden Community/Senior Center has updated its enhanced fitness class. This session is a drop-in class. Cost is $2 for members, $4 for non-members. You also can purchase a punch card. Class is from 2:45-3:45 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

You must get physician approval before you enroll in the class. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Tuesdays through Feb. 27 Watercolors with Lois Dahl Join watercolorist Lois Dahl every Tuesday from Feb. 6-27 at 10 a.m. at Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Dahl will teach beginner and more experienced skills depending on the student’s abilities.

Cost for four classes is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Registration is required before class begins.

Call 360-354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information and to register.

Beginning Feb. 13 Second Tuesday of each month Dementia Caregiver Support Group Leslie Jackson will facilitate a Dementia Caregiver Support group at the Lynden Community/Senior Center on the second Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon, starting Feb. 13.

This group will focus on resources and knowledge that will be helpful for caregivers, as well as allowing caregivers to receive support. The center

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is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Beginning Feb. 15 Knowing the God of All Comfort Knowing the God of All Comfort, an inductive Bible study, is from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays beginning Feb. 15, at Nooksack Christian Fellowship, 201 Jackson St., Nooksack. Study by Jan Wells, led by Jan DeFoe. Text or call 707-953-5862 to reserve a book or for more information. Ending date estimated to be 8 to 10 weeks but is open ended.

Beginning Feb. 24 WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Birch Bay Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course at BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine.

Learn the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. The course exercises will create the foundation of your own customized landscape plan. Participants will receive a coupon to the Kent’s Garden & Nursery. Five-part course is on Saturdays beginning Feb. 24. Cost is $36 for a soil test. To learn more and register: https://extension. wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardeninggreen.

Feb. 22 Guided bus trip Get to know the WTA bus with a short ride on the 26 Lynden. This fixed route runs once an hour and can be a useful option once you’re familiar with it. Meet at the Lynden Community/Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. for a brief presentation by Smart Trips.

Bus passes will be provided, bring your Gold Card if you have one. Space is limited and is free. Registration is necessary. Lynden Community/ Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921.

Feb. 23 The Washboard Trio Come hear the fun music of the Washboard Trio: Rick Whitaker, Lou Lippman and Dale Steele at the Lynden Community/Senior Center at

12:45 p.m. Feb. 23. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Feb. 26 New day for monthly birthday celebration Lynden Community/Senior Center has shifted our monthly birthday party to Monday. If you have a birthday in February, celebrate with us on Monday, Feb. 26 at 12:30 p.m. There will be a special lunch at noon, for $6 to begin the party. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. Call 360-354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information.

Feb. 28 The Boldt Decision, Then and Now Bellingham City Club’s February program is Fishing in All the Usual and Accustomed Places: The Boldt Decision, Then and Now, 50 Years Later.

This program focuses on the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision which upheld the rights of members of several Western Washington Indian tribes to fish with nets off reservation in accordance with terms of treaties signed in the 1850s. Tickets are now available for the Wednesday, Feb. 28 program and catered lunch served at 11:45 a.m. at the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S Harbor Loop Drive. Early registration is highly recommended because space is limited. See www. bellinghamcityclub.org for tickets and more info.

March 1 Whatcom READS Art Challenge Allied Arts of Whatcom County’s annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, in collaboration with the Bellingham and Whatcom Libraries’ Whatcom READS program. Opening gallery reception is from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 1. Allied Arts of Whatcom County is at 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday.

March 9 Climate Dragon book launch at Village Books Lynden Village Books in Lynden will host a

book launch for Sandy [George] Lawrence at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9.

Lawrence recently completed his first book, Climate Dragon, the first part of a trilogy. Climate Dragon is about a newly minted engineering professor who stumbles upon evidence someone might be plotting a cyberattack on nearby electrical infrastructure.

Lawrence will also show slides from a climate lecture and will read the opening paragraphs of the first three chapters, which kick off the three intertwining narrative threads. Village Books is at 430 Front St. in the Waples Mercantile Building.

March 15-17 Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival Allied Arts of Whatcom County presents the annual Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, located in historic Fairhaven at 355 Harris Ave., March 15-17 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day. This event celebrates the area’s cultural diversity through the common language of visual and performing arts.

The cruise terminal will feature a host of vendors, displays and activities put together by the artists, artisans and businesses highlighting the diverse cultural communities in Whatcom County. A schedule of performances, workshops, and presentations will be viewable online via social media.

For more information, email lizs@ alliedarts.org.

March 23 Animals as Natural Therapy auction Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) will host its 25th anniversary Gala & Auction from 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 23 at the Silver Reef Casino, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale. The event will feature live and silent auctions, a Dolly Parton-themed costume contest, photos with ANT therapy horses, line dancing with the Lynden Line Dancers, and will be hosted by Dave & Allan from KAFE 104.1 Radio. Proceeds will fund scholarships for youth and veterans to attend ANT’s mental health programs and support the care of their rescued and adopted farm animals. Tickets are $95 per person.

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Meridian’s unbelievable comeback Fuller’s buzzerbeater layup sends Meridian to state playoffs for first time since 2020 Joe Kramer Sports Editor

Meridian fans, coaches and players celebrate senior guard Cohen Fuller's walk-off layup to give Meridian a 67-65 win. The win secured the Trojans their first state playoff berth since 2020. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

LYNDEN — Meridian boys basketball clinched their first state playoff berth since 2020 on Feb. 16 at Lynden High School against Nooksack Valley with a dramatic comeback and buzzer-beater.

Nooksack held control for most of the game, they carried a 12-point lead into

halftime and went into the fourth quarter with a 52-44 lead. All indications were that by the end of regulation, the Pioneer boys would become the first Nooksack Valley team to go to the state playoffs since 2011.

Although Meridian trailed throughout most of the contest, head coach Shane Stacy’s squad refused to go down without a fight. They outscored Nooksack Valley, 20-16 in the third quarter. With 2:45 left to go in the ballgame, the Pioneers held a 60-53 lead and an improbable sequence of events ensued.

A 3-pointer by junior guard Talon Jenkins cut the lead to four and a subsequent Meridian steal and layup cut it to two. Another

steal and layup by senior guard Cohen Fuller tied the game with two minutes left.

Nooksack Valley refused to relinquish their lead easily, responding with a timely 3-pointer to regain the advantage. Meridian senior post Christian Clawson fought back with a layup, bringing the score to 63-62, but Nooksack Valley answered once again to make it 65-62.

With seconds left on the clock, Jenkins delivered another clutch 3-pointer to tie the score at 65, setting the stage for a heart-stopping finale. As the final seconds ticked away, senior guard Taran Brooks seized control of the ball and passed it to Fuller, who drove to See Meridian on B3

Lynden boys win fifth district Mount Baker championship in six seasons sends four wrestlers to Mat Classic

The Lynden boys basketball team is presented their district championship trophy by Lynden Athletic Director Mike McKee. This is their fifth district title in six seasons. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

Lynden senior guard Anthony Canales scores a layup in the second half of Lynden's district championship against Cedarcrest on Feb. 14. Canales finished the game with 33 points. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

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MOUNT VERNON — Lynden boys basketball secured their fifth district title in the last six seasons on Feb. 14 at Mount Vernon High School, with a 64-43 win over Cedarcrest.

Amidst the championship celebration, Lynden head coach Brian Roper reflected on what

this title means to him and his team, as they secured their spot in the state playoffs.

“Many of these guys have come off from JV this season and they’ve worked hard and become good varsity players,” head coach Brian Roper said. “Every year is special because it’s with a different group of guys and it’s a new journey.

“We’re thankful and

appreciative for the opportunity. It never gets old, getting to walk into that locker room and see the joy on the faces of different kids who’ve worked hard to accomplish something. I’m super proud of them.”

The championship game started physical and low-scoring for the Lions in the early minutes of the game as Cedarcrest grabbed a quick 4-0 lead.

“We were a little too amped up perhaps and we have a saying, ‘fouling negates hustle’,” Roper said. “We were a little too tight and then I think we got an appropriate cushion and our guards, Charlie (Ayres) and Brady (Elsner) really did a great job all night.”

Roper explained Elsner and Ayres performed well containing Cedarcrest’s two standout guards, senior guard Jack LeBlanc and senior guard Adam Rawlings.

Roper also credited the team’s defensive success, to the Lynden coaching staff’s effective scouting of Cedarcrest.

“Their two guards are capable of scoring 30 on any given night and we saw that in the film,” Roper said.

LeBlanc ultimately finished with six points, while Rawlings finished with 20. After the first few

minutes and with Cedarcrest’s difference makers held in check, the rest of the game was smooth sailing for Lynden.

On the offensive side, senior guard Anthony Canales, who finished the regular season as Whatcom County’s leading scorer, again stepped up on the bigger stage.

He finished the night 50% from the field with 33 points.

“He’s played in a lot of big games and he’s as happy for his teammates as he is for himself,” Roper said. “He loves being one of the guys and he doesn’t think of himself as the guy.”

Following the win and the district championship, Lynden remains the No. 2 ranked 2A team in the state, heading into the state championship tournament. The Lions will open the regional round against Prosser at Lynden High School on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.

The Lions have their sights set on a three-peat, something no Lynden team has ever accomplished.

Senior guard Brady Elsner reflected on the district title and what it means, amidst the celebration.

“We’re excited but we’re not finished,” he said. “We have another job to do.”

Mount Baker 157-pound senior Daniel Washburn defeated Peter Desroches of Riverside in the semi-finals with a Fall at 5:35. Washburn ended the season with an impressive 47-3 record. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune) Joe Kramer Sports Editor

TACOMA — Mount Baker wrestling capped off another successful season with four wrestlers competing at the Tacoma Dome state championship last weekend.

The Mountaineers sent the most wrestlers (four) to the state championship tournament out of any other Whatcom school. In Northwest Conference play, the Mountaineers boys team finished in second place, while the girls finished the season as conference champions.

“I'm just proud of the kids' effort and how they battled all week,” boys head coach Ron Lepper said. “Overall we had a really good season, I’m really proud of them and this is one of the more unselfish teams we've ever had.”

Senior Daniel Washburn finished in second place this year at the tournament.

“He was our No. 1 guy all year long,” Lepper said. “He’s as good as anyone we’ve ever had at Mount Baker. He may not have come out in first place but second (2022),

third (2023) and second (2024) is pretty impressive.”

Washburn missed out on the state tournament his freshman year, as it was canceled due to COVID-19. Lepper expressed confidence he would’ve placed just as high, had he gotten the chance.

“He had an outstanding career and he’s a great individual,” Lepper said. “He was a leader on our team this year, he always encouraged the younger players and was always there for them.

“He’s gonna be missed because he’s a big part of why Mount Baker wrestling is what it is and has kind of made a surge back, the last few years.”

Tyla Olson from the girls wrestling team also put on a strong showing over the weekend in Tacoma and placed fourth. Lepper explained Olson was given tough competition as well from the players she faced off against coming from particularly competitive regions.

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Lady Lions clinch second straight district championship Joe Kramer Sports Editor

MOUNT VERNON — Lynden girls basketball topped Archbishop-Murphy, 6645, on Feb. 8 to clinch the District 1 (2A championship and advance to the state championship tournament.

The game kicked off with both teams exchanging baskets, resulting in a tight score of 33-32 in favor of Lynden by halftime.

Head coach Rob Adams analyzed Archbishop Murphy's offensive strategy and noted their effective floor spacing. He acknowledged that the Lions made "uncharacteristic" defensive errors in the first half, which allowed the game to remain closely contested.

“It was almost like watching a scary and really bad movie,” Adams said. “When you know it’s a bad movie but you still watch it just because it’s a bad movie. It was kind of like that for us in the first half.”

Despite the team’s first-half mistakes, freshman guard Finley Parcher again

shined with excellent scoring prowess on the bigger stage of a championship game.

In the first quarter, she scored the Lions’ first 13 points and she finished the first half with 17 points.

“She’s one of the most fun people to play with,” senior guard Mallary Villars said. “She’s so aggressive, she gets after it every single game and always puts in her all.”

While Archbishop-Murphy kept the game close in the first half, Lynden pulled away in the second half and showed why they’re the No. 1 ranked team in the state.

The Lions outscored the Wildcats, 33-12 in the second half.

“I think halftime came at a perfect time,” Adams said. “We were able to kind of regroup and collect ourselves. We came out and scored five or six in a row, we kept pushing the lead and then we went zone.

At that point, you could tell we had settled in.”

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The No. 1 ranked Lynden girls basketball team stands solemnly with their second consecutive district championship banner on Feb. 14. Their focus remains on securing their first state championship since 2020, having faced disappointment in the tournament’s second round in each of the past three seasons. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

Meridian: Returns to state playoffs, first time in four years

Meridian junior forward Talon Jenkins led all scorers with 18 points which included two critical 3-pointers in the final minutes. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune) Continued from B1

the basket with unwavering determination. With the clock winding down, Fuller's buzzer-beating layup found its mark, sealing Me-

ridian's victory and sparking a jubilant celebration among players and fans alike.

An understandably speechless Fuller said after the game, “I didn’t want to go to overtime, it was time to go home.”

Head coach Shane Stacy said his immediate reaction was a combination of relief and disbelief as the clock wound down to zero.

“I’m extremely proud of Cohen,” Stacy said. “He’s embraced his role on this team and he’s run with it. He’s such a valuable teammate, whether just his attitude in practice, he’s always jovial, always joking, keeps things light for us.

“He has fun out there and it really helped us tonight because we were starting to tighten up a little bit. He kept thing loose and made those hustling plays for us and made things happen. I’m very, very proud of him.”

Fuller finished the night with 12 points, while Jenkins led Meridian with 18, which included the two clutch threes at the end to keep Meridian alive.

Nooksack Valley had knocked Meridian out of districts in the previous two seasons and Meridian junior guard Jaeger Fyfe remembered both of those games well.

“We’re so excited,” he said.

“The comeback and to beat them this time to go to state, it’s an

amazing feeling… I have no other words, I’m just so excited we’re going.”

While the regular season had its up-and-downs for the Trojans as they finished with a 13-11 regular season record, the districts were a different story.

They beat Nooksack Valley twice and put up a strong showing against a Lynden Christian team ranked No. 2 in the state.

“When we’re clicking on all cylinders, they know what they can do,” Stacy said. “Moments like tonight where we weren’t clicking on all cylinders. But they never lost hope and finally we were able to put that little run together.”

While the Trojans are headed to the state playoffs for the first time since 2020; on the other side Nooksack Valley was 17 seconds away from their first trip to state in 13 years.

However, they weren’t able to close the deal despite dominating the vast majority of the game.

“There’s a whole other part of this,” Stacy said. “The pain in that locker room too.

“I’ve had tough losses and my heart goes out to those guys, they

played their tales off and they played hard.”

Stacey also gave Nooksack credit for their resiliency in this game after falling to Meridian last week as well.

While the season is over for Nooksack Valley, there’s reason for the Pioneers to hold out hope for next year's team.

Three of their top scorers in this game will all be returning next year, junior forward Brady Ackerman (16 points), junior forward Caden Heutink (12 points) and sophomore guard Cole Coppinger (11 points).

The last time the Trojans played in the state tournament was in 2020, when they lost to Lynden Christian in the quarterfinals.

Meridian has been to one state championship game, back in 2010, a 45-35 loss to Cascade Christian.

The Trojans quest to their first state championship in history will begin on Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School against Life Christian Academy.

The Eagles from Tacoma finished the regular season with a record of 13-10.

Mount Baker: Sends four wrestlers to championship Continued from B1

tournament and come out in fourth place, it was really a great weekend for her,” Lepper said. “I think it’s going to catapult her next year into having a really strong season.”

Freshman wrestler Andrew Montieth finished in sixth place in his weight class and Lepper was impressed by his performance this year.

“He just had a really Freshman Andrew Montieth of Mount Baker pinned Klagreat three-to-four-week howya’s Deacon Wintch. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune) run down the stretch Mount Baker there,” Lepper said. “He has an opportunity to coach Ron be right back in this poLepper sition the next couple of encourages years. We’ve talked about his senior there’s no guarantee with wrestler Danthat but he’s put himself iel Washburn in a position to do that.” after his 8-4 Wyatt Freeman placed sixth in his weight loss in the class as well. Lepper 157-pound called him a “hard-workstate final ing” individual and menmatch on tioned he was training Saturday in partners with Washburn Tacoma. (Denthroughout the season. nis Cairns for The He was impressed by his “breakout season.”

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140-pound Junior Tyla Olson shares a winning moment with coach Clyde Blockley. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

165-pound Wyatt Freeman, right, was one of four Mountaineer place winners as he placed sixth at the WIAA Mat Classic this past Saturday in Tacoma. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

Athlete of the Week Mount Baker’s Daniel Washburn concluded a successful high school wrestling career by placing second at the WIAA Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend.

Washburn finished second (2022), third (2023), and second (2024) in his three years competing in the tournament.

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Whatcom schools send eight wrestlers to Mat Classic Joe Kramer Sports Editor

TACOMA — Whatcom County had eight wrestlers from Mount Baker, Lynden, Ferndale, Meridian and Nooksack Valley compete at the state wrestling championships held at the Tacoma Dome, Feb. 15-16.

Mount Baker featured the most wrestlers from the group of schools with four, Tyla Olson (fourth place), Wyatt Freeman

(sixth place), Daniel Washburn (second place) and Andrew Montieth (sixth place). Wyatt Strait from Ferndale finished in second place, while Belen Lopez from Lynden finished in third place in their respective divisions.

Regan Swope from Meridian finished in fifth place, as too did Wyatt Bacon from Nooksack Valley.

-- All photos by Dennis Cairns for The Tribune

Lynden girls: Back-to-back district champions with 66-45 win Continued from B2

Lynden sophomore guard Payton Mills scored 10 points in the third quarter to help secure the Lions a 66-45 win. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

Sophomore guard Payton Mills also found her groove in the second half and scored 10 points in the third quarter.

“She’s like our hype man,” Villars said. “She gets us hyped and she always seems to get those tough buckets around the hoop.

“She’s able to put those in with a lot of contact going on around her too.”

The Archbishop-Murphy defense unsuccessfully attempted a couple of different double teams against Mills in the third quarter but the Lions couldn’t be stopped.

They walked away from

the floor with their second district championship in as many years and remained the top-ranked 2A girls team going into the state championship tournament.

“Any time you win a district title, league title, or any type of title in team sports, it’s a tremendous accomplishment and we’re really happy with it,” Adams said.

“If someone would’ve been sitting at the Nooksack Valley game (Dec. 19), I don’t know if they would’ve thought we’d be where we are right now.

“For us to get it done, we’re happy about that.

But you know I’ve told our players since I took the job,

we don’t hunt league titles and we don’t hunt district titles. We go chasing the big ones and those are the ones we want to have a chance at.

“Our goal every season is to always play on the final day and that could be the state championship game, or not.

“You always want to play and have the season go all the way to the last day because then, you maximized your season and got something out of it.”

Lynden will begin their state playoffs journey on Feb. 23 as the No. 1 seed against White River High School at Lynden High School.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Lynden LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR DESIGN REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 10, 2024, the Design Review Board of the City of Lynden, received an application from Brian De Young, regarding the property described below: HAWLEY’S ADD TO LYNDEN ALL LOT 1-WLY 36 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 40. ALL SITUATE IN LYNDEN, WHATCOM COUNTY WASHINGTON. COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 306 Cedar Street, Lynden For Design Review of three duplex buildings at the above noted address located within the RM-2 zone. A meeting with the Lynden Design Review Board has been scheduled for March 5, 2024.

Any person wishing to comment on the application or the proposal, may do so by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by March 5, 2024, or by attending the meeting to be held that same evening at 5:00 p.m. at the Lynden City Hall Annex 205 4th Street.

Published February 21, 2024

Everson LEGAL SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 852-24 The following is a summary of Ordinance 852-24 as adopted by the Everson City Council on February 13th, 2024. “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Everson, Washington, annexing approximately 47 acres of real property, commonly referred to as the “Dehoog West Everson Annexation”. The full text of the ordinance can be mailed upon request.

M. Dickinson, Finance Director/ City Clerk Published February 21, 2024

Sumas LEGAL NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Sumas is accepting Statements of Qualification for engineering and technical assistance of the Sumas Water System Plan 2025 update. At this time, we reserve the right to select more than one consultant for one or all phases of the project. Statements of Qualification shall be submitted no later than 5:00pm on March 8, 2024. More information on what to include in your statements will be available at our website www. cityofsumas.com. Please email your statements to mquinn@cityofsumas.com. Minority, Womenowned and Veteran-owned firms are encouraged to apply and will be given equal considerations with all other firms submitting a Statement of Qualifications. For any questions, please call the City’s Public Works Director at (360) 988-5711.

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Ferndale LEGAL Ordinances of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, passed at the Council meeting of February 20, 2024.

ORDINANCE #2237 An ordinance amending enforcement procedures in the Ferndale Municipal Code 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 Published February 21, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO ISSUE A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE The City of Ferndale has received application(s) from the applicant referenced below for a proposed development project within the city limits. Based on review of the materials submitted, the development applications have been determined to be complete. The City has received and reviewed a SEPA checklist for probable adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposed project and expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this project using the Optional DNS process (WAC 19711-355).

Pursuant to Title 14 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the City’s receipt of the development applications.

The public and affected agencies are invited to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project and receive copies of the subsequent Threshold Determination (the MDNS), if requested.

This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal.

APPLICANT: Scott Goodall, Impact Design 5426 Barrett Road Suite A103 Ferndale WA 98248 APPLICATION NUMBER (S): 23009-SE, 23010-SPR DATE OF APPLICATION(S): 08/15/2023 (23009-SE) 08/15/2022 (23010-SPR)

PROJECT LOCATION: 5490 Nielsen Ave. & 0 Nielsen Ave, Ferndale, Parcel numbers: 39022928326 & 39022930125 Legal descriptions: LOT 1A HOMESTEAD HILL LLA AS REC AF 2130202376 & LOT 2B HOMESTEAD HILL LLA AS REC AF 2130202376.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposal includes the construction of six (6) large storage buildings on two lots. The six (6) buildings will house a total of 66 condo use storage units, a manager’s office (with floor space equivalent to two (2) storage units). The project will also include the demolition of the existing on-site house and construction of any required Nielsen Avenue roadway frontage improvements.

Additional work will complete associated driveways, 79 parking stalls (3 ADA) and extend municipal water & sewer utilities to the site. The project’s on-site storm drainage facilities will complete detention via underground stormwater detention vault and “Filterra” storm treatment facilities. The project proposes buildings more than 30,000 sf.; therefore, a SEPA determination is required.

The following reports have been prepared directly related to this project: • Traffic Impact Analysis dated November 2023 • Wetland Delineation Summary dated March 13, 2023.

REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests a SEPA Determination from the City of Ferndale.

THE CITY INTENDS TO ISSUE A: Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: February 21, 2024 – March 6, 2024 CONTACT: Michael Cerbone, SEPA Administrator comment@cityofferndale.org P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 (360) 685-2367 Required permits and approvals include, but may not be limited to: 1. SEPA Threshold Determination, City of Ferndale 2. Land Disturbance Permit, City of Ferndale 3. Demolition Permit, City of Ferndale 4. Building Permit, City of Ferndale 5. Department of Ecology NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit The lead agency for this proposal has determined that the project does not have a probable adverse impact on the environment, mitigation measures will be covered through the City of Ferndale regulations and review process. In addition to compliance with current City regulations, the following mitigation measures were identified relative to the proposed project: EARTH: During construction, the contractor will install all appropriate measures and Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be in place to prevent erosion as required by the City of Ferndale, including mechanisms such as silt fences and straw waddles that are designed to capture sediment.

Compliance with the City’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for soil stabilization is required.

AIR: Erosion and sediment control best management practices will be used during construction. Spraying the disturbed soil with water will limit the amount of dust. The idling of work vehicles will be reduced or eliminated, dump trucks will be covered, and regular inspection of vehicles will be performed.

WATER: The contractor will implement Temporary Erosion and Sediment Controls (TESC) and Best Management Practices (BMP) and construct an engineered storm water management system designed to meet current Department of Ecology manual requirements.

Stormwater will be treated according to current standards in the current edition of the DOE Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington and the Highway Runoff Manual.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Construction will be limited to the legal working hours for construction as stated in the Ferndale Municipal Code. Generally, working hours will occur between 7am to 10pm.

Any potential spills during construction activities and subsequent daily use will be addressed immediately in accordance with City of Ferndale and Washington State Department of Ecology standards and requirements.

Any hazardous materials onsite during construction or as part of subsequent daily use must be stored in accordance with adopted State and local regulations.

Construction equipment will be closely monitored onsite to identify any possible leaks.

PLANTS: Native plants will be installed within the bioretention facilities to enhance vegetation.

All site landscaping shall comply with City of Ferndale landscape standards. Landscape design will enhance native vegetation and supplement native soils with compost amendments.

ANIMALS: The proposal is not projected to affect any priority habitats or listed species and therefore does not contain measures to further preserve or enhance wildlife.

ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES: The project shall adhere to all state and local regulations requiring energy conservation per the adopted building code.

TRANSPORTATION: Payment of traffic impact fees shall be paid pursuant to building permit approval and subject to the most recent TIF rate. The access road will be constructed to City standard.

PUBLIC SERVICES: Water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure will be constructed to City standards.

LIGHT AND GLARE: Light from streetlamps will be directed towards the roadway to reduce spillage into surrounding properties.

PUBLIC SAFETY: Provision of fire protection infrastructure per Fire District Requirements; traffic control during construction shall be

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CULTURAL RESOURCES: Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources: Should archaeological resources (e.g., shell midden, animal remains, stone tools) be observed during project activities, all work in the immediate vicinity should stop, and the area should be secured.

The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (Stephanie Jolivette, Local Government Archaeologist 360586-3088) and the Lummi Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office (Lena Tso, THPO 360-312-2257; Tamela Smart, Deputy THPO 360312-2253) should be contacted immediately in order to help assess the situation and to determine how to preserve the resource(s). Compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to archaeological resources is required.

Inadvertent Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains on Non-Federal and Non-Tribal Land in the State of Washington (RCWs 68.50.645, 27.44.055, and 68.60.055) “If ground disturbing activities encounter human skeletal remains during the course of construction, then all activity will cease that may cause further disturbance to those remains. The area of the find will be secured and protected from further disturbance until the State provides notice to proceed. The finding of human skeletal remains will be reported to the county medical examiner/coroner and local law enforcement in the most expeditious manner possible. The remains will not be touched, moved, or further disturbed. The county medical examiner/coroner will assume jurisdiction over the human skeletal remains and make a determination of whether those remains are forensic or non-forensic. If the county medical examiner/coroner determines the remains are non-forensic, then they will report that finding to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) who will then take jurisdiction over the remains. The DAHP will notify any appropriate cemeteries and all affected tribes of the find. The State Physical Anthropologist will make a determination of whether the remains are Indian or Non-Indian and report that finding to any appropriate cemeteries and the affected tribes.

The DAHP will then handle all consultation with the affected parties as to the future preservation, excavation, and disposition of the remains” (DAHP).

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Notice of Trustee’s Sale LEGAL TS No WA07000194-23-1 TO No 230334086-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: KELLY HART, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: WHATCOM LAND TITLE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association dba HomeLoanServ Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2019-0202263 Parcel Number: 143329 | 4005224141970000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 1, 2024, 09:00 AM, Main Entrance, Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Whatcom, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 132, PEACEFUL VALLEY, DIVISION 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13 OF PLATS, PAGES 77 THROUGH 81, INCLUSIVE, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 143329 | 4005224141970000 More commonly known as 1321 KING VALLEY DR, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 27, 2019, executed by KELLY HART, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded February 28, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0202263 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) and recorded July 25, 2023 as Instrument Number 20230701725 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Whatcom County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ), the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ 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: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From Feb-

ruary 1, 2023 To October 23, 2023 Number of Payments 9 $1,076.00 Total $9,684.00 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION February 1, 2023 October 23, 2023 $292.23 $292.23 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 27, 2019 Note Amount $151,210.00 Interest Paid To: January 1, 2023 Next Due Date: February 1, 2023 Current Beneficiary: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Contact Phone No: (800) 526-7145 Address: 565 W Myrtle St., Boise, ID 83702 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $140,201.47, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on March 1, 2024.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 19, 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 February 19, 2024 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 February 19, 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 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 current Beneficiary, Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS KELLY HART 1321 KING VALLEY DR, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266 by both first class and certified mail on September 15, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place September 16, 2023 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. 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 Trustees’ 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. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded 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 the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might 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: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: October 23, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300

For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 96915, Pub Dates: 1/31/2024, 2/21/2024, FERNDALE RECORD Published January 31 & February 21, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-22943273-RM Title Order No.: 220494063-WA-MSI Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2020-0604110 Parcel Number(s): 4051231391800000 / 150424 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: MARTIN PETER JOHNSON, SINGLE MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: NewRez LLC, f/k/a New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned Trustee, will on 3/1/2024, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 62, PLAT OF BIRCH BAY VILLAGE, DIVISION 15, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 OF PLATS, PAGES 125 AND 126, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 8216 CHEHALIS RD, BLAINE, WA 98230 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/25/2020, recorded 6/25/2020, under Instrument No. 2020-0604110 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from MARTIN PETER JOHNSON, SINGLE MAN, as grantor(s), to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2023-0802151 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: $59,312.36. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $385,852.45, together with interest as provided in the Note from 9/1/2021 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 3/1/2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/19/2024 (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 2/19/2024 (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 2/19/2024 (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 9/20/2023. 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 WASHINGTON 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 (1-877894-4663) 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: 1-800-569-4287 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?webList A c tion=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-22943273-RM. Dated: 10/25/2023 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-22-943273-RM Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http:// www. qualityloan.com IDSPub #0189088 1/31/2024 2/21/2024 Published January 31 & February 21, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-23965391-BB Title Order No.: 230418919-WA-MSI Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2090404002 Parcel Number(s): 3903235002330000, 103903 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: JOHN F CASTLEMAN SR. AND KIMBERLY K CASTLEMAN HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Selene Finance, LP I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned Trustee, will on 3/22/2024, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Whatcom County Courthouse, located at 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF W.M., WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THE WEST 714.00 FEET THEREOF; EXCEPT A TRIANGULAR SHAPED PARCEL DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER;

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THENCE SOUTH 89°01’20” WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER. A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 460.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 71°24’17” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 486.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°25’16” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 163.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING AND EXCEPT RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR EVERSON GOSHEN ROAD LYING ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE THEREOF. More commonly known as: 5857 EVERSON GOSHEN RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9591 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/14/2009, recorded 4/24/2009, under Instrument No. 2090404002 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from JOHN F CASTLEMAN SR. AND KIMBERLY K CASTLEMAN HUSBAND AND WIFE, as grantor(s), to TD ESCROW SERVICES INC DBA T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOME LOAN CENTER, INC., DBA LENDING TREE LOANS, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2023-0500269 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: $111,900.97. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured

by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $369,588.38, together with interest as provided in the Note from 1/1/2020 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 3/22/2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/11/2024 (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 3/11/2024 (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 3/11/2024 (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 10/7/2023. 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 WASHINGTON 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: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287 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-23-965391BB. Dated: 11/13/2023 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-23-965391-BB Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com IDSPub #0189447 2/21/2024 3/13/2024 Published February 21 & March 13, 2024

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: BETTY RAE ROBINSON NO. 24-4-00102-37 NON-PROBATE NOTICE CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030

JUDGE: EVAN P. JONES The Notice Agents named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent.

As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.

Any persons having a claim against the decedent must, before the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the late of: (1) 30 days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) four months after the date of 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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION February 7, 2023 NOTICE AGENTS Linda Lee Robinson 306 N. Commercial St., Ste. B Bellingham, WA 98225 Attorney for Notice Agents: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 306 N. Commercial St., Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225 Published February 7, 14 & 21, 2024

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of VERDIE L. WATSON, Deceased.

Cause No. 23-4-00790-37 Judge: EVAN P. JONES NOTICE TO CREDITORS REGARDING VACANCY AND SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (RCW 11.40.150) The original Personal Representative of this Estate passed away creating a vacancy. The Successor Personal Representative(s) has been appointed, whose name and contact information is set forth below.

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 Successor Personal Representative(s) or the Successor Personal Representative(s)’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice by the original Personal Representative as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(b), together with the time between the creation of the vacancy and the fist publication of the vacancy and succession, as provided under RCW 11.40.150(s). 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 nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: AUGUST 16, 2023 DATE VACANCY CREATED BY REMOVAL OF ORIGINAL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: 02/09/2024 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF VACANCY: 02/21/2024 SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRE-

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LEGALS

Continued from B5

SENTATIVE: JAY A. WATSON ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Andrew Heinz, WSBA #37086 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: C/O Attorney for Personal Representative: North Sound Law Group, PLLC, ATTN: Andrew W. Heinz, 300 North Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360671-7700 Published February 21 & 28, 2024

Probate Notice to Creditors LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Larry Milton Brown, Deceased.

Cause No. 24-4-00093-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) 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 filing the original of the claim

with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of 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: FEBRUARY 7, 2024 Personal Representative: Karly Adella Young Attorney for Personal Representative: Jessica Aurelia Carr, WSBA #43439 Address for Mailing or Service: North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-6717700 Published February 7, 14 & 21, 2024

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estates of THERESA ANN DUPUIS, Deceased.

NO. 24-4-00081-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

JUDGE: LEE GROCHMAL The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents 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 filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of 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 decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION 02/07/2024 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Yvonne Hyde Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 306 N. Commercial St., Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225 Published February 7, 14 & 21, 2024

SUDOKU

LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JANLYNNE JEAN MCDONALD, Deceased.

Cause No.24-400118-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) 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 filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of 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: February 14, 2024 Personal Representative: JAMES MCDONALD Attorney for Personal Representative: Jessica Aurelia Carr, WSBA # Address for Mailing or Service: North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-6717700 Published February 14, 21 & 28, 2024

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

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

In Re the Estate of REX BOUMA, Deceased.

NO. 24-4-00126-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge Evan P. Jones The Administrators named below have been appointed as Co-Administrators 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 Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: 1. thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or 2. four months after the date 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: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Co-Administrators: Robert, Christopher & Melissa Bouma c/o Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Co-Administrators: Nicole L. Terpstra, WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service: Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Court of probate proceeding and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court Cause No. 24-4-00126-37 Published February 21, 28 & March 6, 2024

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In Re The Estate of: MONTE YOUNG ADAMS, Deceased.

No. 23-4-00798-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD) The person 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 filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of 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 nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: February 7, 2024 Personal Representative BRENT D ADAMS Address for Mailing or Service: Brent Adams 5012 Macbeth Dr, Anacortes, WA 98221 916 690 4289 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court CASE NBR 23-4-00798-37 Published February 7, 14 & 21, 2024

Public Notice LEGAL City of Lynden, 300 4th Street Lynden, WA 98264-1905, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Cedar Drive Reconstruction, is located at Cedar Drive east of Depot Road in Lynden in Whatcom County.

This project involves 1.75 acres of soil disturbance for activities

relating to the reconstruction of approximately 1,100 linear feet of Cedar Drive, new stormwater collection, conveyance, and treatment system, new sanitary sewer main, and matches to private property.

Some post-construction runoff will discharge to groundwater via new infiltration and dispersion trenches. The receiving waterbodies are Depot Road Ditch and Fishtrap Creek.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published February 14 & 21, 2024

Summons by Publication LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, v.

BOBBY JERRY MILLS and BETTY CHARLENE MILLS, husband and wife, Defendants.

Case No.: 23-2-01603-37 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION (60 DAYS) TO THE DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT(S) BOBBY JERRY MILLS and BETTY CHARLENE MILLS, husband and wife: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 14th day of February, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, ZBS Law, LLP, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This is a Complaint for Declaratory Relief and Reformation of Deed of Trust and Loan Modification Agreement.

DATED: February 8, 2024 ZBS LAW, LLP. By: /s/ Tom B. Pierce Tom B. Pierce, WSBA# 26730 Attorney for Plaintiff ZBS Law, LLP 11335 NE 122nd Way, Suite 105 Kirkland, WA 98034 Ph. 206-209-0375 Fax 206-260-8870 Published February 14, 21, 28 & March 6, 13, 20, 2024

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Whatcom County’s

BUSINESS CENTER

CONSTRUCTION

GRANDVIEW BUSINESS CENTER

Muis Construction • Farm & Home Repairs & Remodel • Concrete Work & Repairs • Shops & Sheds • Demolitions & Clean Ups 30 Years Experience

360-325-5321

George Muis, Owner Lic# MUISCC*874C1

SHAVINGS

STARKENBURG SHAVINGS

TOPSOIL

SW &

Rock Products LLC

Shavings, Sawdust, Beauty Bark and Hog fuel

Yard Debris Recycling

360-384-5487

(360) 354-4936

Compost • Mulches Topsoil Mixes

FARM EQUIPMENT

MERIDIAN EQUIPMENT INC

PARTS • SALES • SERVICE Large Stock All Makes • Starters • Alternators • Water Pumps • Clutches • Restoration Tires & Parts SPECIAL: Small Frame/ Wire Alternator $100

360-398-2141

5946 Guide Meridian, B’ham

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360-318-8554

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ANTIQUES

DENTAL

Premier Dental Center

APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES

DRYER VENT CLEANING

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

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

Roger Jobs Automotive

Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen • www.rogerjobs.com 2200 Iowa St., Bellingham • 360-734-5230

Vavra Auto Body

411 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack • 360-966-4444

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

Lynden Computer Services

360-319-5923 • lyndencomputer.com

CONCRETE

Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC 360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com

CONSTRUCTION

TSquared Inc Construction & Roofing

CONVENIENCE STORE

Delta Country Market

1306 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-1680

LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1959.

202 Ohio St., Bellingham, WA (360) 734-5960 ohdbellingham.com

Business & Service Directory

Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell

Troy Visser • 360-815-2616

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED BUSINESS!

2086 Main St, Ferndale - 360-380-4553 dentistferndale.com

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

FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

Colony House Furniture

303 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5554 www.colonyhousefurniturelynden.com

GARAGE DOORS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

PRINT & PUBLISHING

Family Care Network

Lynden Print Company

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

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

Lynden Tribune

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

REAL ESTATE

HomeSmart One Realty Kyle Christensen

HOME IMPROVEMENT

414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham www.kylechristensenrealty.com Call or Text 360-594-1468

Lynden Interiors

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

HomeSmart One Realty- Rick Meyer

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223

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

HOME LOANS

As-built floor plans, marketing photography

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham

Real Estate Support Services, LLC

Edge Home Finance- Mortgage Broker Art Van Allen ~ 360-255-1477

ressllc@gmail.com Dave Ohligschlager- Loan Officer * O/C 360-815-1768 • daveo@edgehomefinance.com facebook.com/RealEstateSupportServicesLLC RECREATIONAL NMLS #891464 / 422225

Movement Mortgage

VEHICLE STORAGE

Hendor Rodriguez, Loan Officer 700 Front St. Suite B, Lynden 360-820-1787 • hendorthelendor.com Hendor.rodriguez@movement.com NMLS #404085

Bellingham RV Storage

Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc

Green Earth Technology

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

RECYCLING, REMOVAL & INSURANCE & FINANCIAL YARD DEBRIS

8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868 www.amywarenski.com

774 Meadowlark Rd., Lynden • 360-354-4936

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Brown & Brown

Brim Rentals

501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488

Country Financial®, Len Corneto

350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411 102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197 www.brimtractor.com

Westside Building Supply Country Financial® Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617 1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975

Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham 360-527-2334 • hicllc.net

Bordertown Mexican Food Truck

1780 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-2200

Little Caesars

Guide Insurance Services

312 3rd St, Lynden • 360-305-1290

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656

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

ROOFING

Joostens Roofing

Oltman Insurance & Financial Services 360-354-5988 8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden

Bellingham • 360-815-7663

Mt. Baker Roofing, Inc.

360-733-0191 • www.mtbakerroofing.com

Vibrant USA

504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com

SENIOR CARE

Overhead Door Company of Bellingham VanDalen Insurance

Echo Valley Adult Day Care and Respite

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

202 Ohio St, Bellingham • 360-734-5960 www.ohdbellingham.com 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

LUMBER

Westside Building Supply

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

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

8472 Silver Lake Road, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Echovalleyrespite.com • 360-319-8958

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

Tyas & Tyas

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

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155 Westside Building Supply

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

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

MEDIATION

Bellingham Mediation & Consulting

SPORTS & RECREATION

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

Dave’s Sports Shop

1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591

MEDICARE INSURANCE PLANS

Lynden Skateway

GREASE TRAP CLEANING

Guided Solutions (formerly Vibrant USA)

421 Judson Street, Lynden • 360-354-3851 www.LyndenSkateway.com

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

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

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

Kulshan Veterinary

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

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

504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • guidedsolutions.com

VETERINARY

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

VanDalen Insurance

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

VITAMINS

Nutrition Center PEST & RODENT CONTROL Lynden 527 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4884

Environmental Pest Control Inc.

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

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Visit our online directory with direct link to company’s website, address & phone.

If you are interested in a listing for only $99 for one year or $15 per month call 360-354-4444 or 360-384-1411 today!

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Washington state law (RCW18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for constructionrelated services include the contractor's current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement.

Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.

For more information, call Labor and Industries Specialty Compliance Services Division at 1-800-647-0982 or check L&I's Internet site at www.wa.gov/Ini.

Publisher’s Notice

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal discrimination basis, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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