Summer meal program feeds area’s children for free
By Luke Seymour Sta Reporter
FERNDALE — Since June 24, the Ferndale School District has o ered a free meal service that provides breakfast and lunch to students across Whatcom County.
Although the service is mainly meant to serve Ferndale summer school students, meals are available to anyone under 18 years old.
From Monday through ursday, Eagleridge Elementary serves breakfast from 8:45-9:05 a.m. and lunch from noon until 12:20 p.m.
Ferndale School District Administrative Assistant of Food Services, Renetta Pollock, said the Summer Meal Program is more than just a place where summer school students can get a snack in between meals.
“With this Summer Meal Program, we feed all kids,” Pollock said. “Whether it’s the kids who attend summer school here or any other student in the community who wants to walk in and eat either breakfast or lunch.”
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According to Pollock, the program is a part of a larger USDA initiative to feed young people throughout the United States. Pollock said each meal must follow USDA guidelines that determine what quali es as a suitable “reimbursable meal.”
“So it’s usually a few major components,” Pollock said. “ ere’s a fruit and a vegetable, there’s a milk or juice and then there’s an entree, which makes up the three components. It’s
Also heard presentations from Puget Sound Energy, Ferndale Food Bank
By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune
FERNDALE — On July 1, Ferndale City Council continued discussions on where to send the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds. Council also heard presentations from Puget Sound Energy and the Ferndale Food Bank.
Council Member Jon Mutchler said he has made it no secret that his goal in joining council has been to nd ways to impact utility costs.
“I can’t impact electricity. I can’t impact natural gas. But I do have some in uence over three utilities: water, sewer and stormwater,” he said.
Mutchler said he would like to see the remaining ARPA funds returned to the citizens in the form of something they may help reduce future costs. For this reason he said he would like to see the remaining funds go toward the new well. He also recommended some funds go toward the new stage at Pioneer Park, a project the entire town could be proud of and utilize.
According to City Finance Director Danielle Ingham, the stage is projected to cost about $1M and the well is projected to be about $2.3 million after contingencies.
City Administrator Jori Burnett said the city has about $900,000 left in ARPA funds. Mutchler brought forward a resolution from himself and council members Erin Gunter and McKenna Pinto-Gonzalez that would split the remaining ARPA funds between the two projects.
Council Member Herb Porter asked what the impact would be on the future utility price if the city were to utilize ARPA funds. Burnett said it would not reduce the cost of the utility and due to the projects being more expensive than the original estimates the rates will likely have to increase.
“ ere will be an increase in order to absorb this additional cost, unless we are to be
Fire District No. 7 searches for new fire chief
By Luke Seymour Sta Reporter
FERNDALE — Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 is looking for a new re chief. On June 28, Larry Ho man retired after seven years as chief and 38 years as a re ghter with the district.
Traditionally, whenever a re department needs to nd a new re chief, the district hires a consulting rm to help them nd suitable candidates. According to WCFD7 Division Chief of Medical Services Ben Russell, the department has hired a consulting rm based out of Snoqualmie named GMP Consultants.
Russell said that GMP o ers a wide variety of services to more than just re departments.
“So basically, they specialize in not just helping out re de-
partments,” Russell said. “You’ll see them used by other agencies or departments such as the police department or by other cities if they don’t have some sort of HR department, they’ll oftentimes use a consultant to try to nd really good candidates.”
According to the GMP website, the consulting rm o ers its clients “experienced subject matter experts with a solid understanding of local government coupled with decades of experience.” e website also states that the company works in city and county management, public works, management information systems and nance.
Russell said that a consulting rm can be a great help in guiding the district toward nding its new, permanent re chief, especially when they have limited ex-
perience hiring outside of themselves.
“We haven’t had many chief replacements over the years,” Russell said. “So they’re just aiding in the process, making sure that it’s all being done well.”
Although it may expand into other parts of the country with time, GMP and District 7 have con ned the hunt for a new re chief to a statewide search, Russell said.
Russell also said that the projected timeline for the search should be around 3-4 months, although it’s “de nitely subject to change.”
As it stands, the search is currently in its earlier stages, with District 7 re commissioners set to discuss its advancement
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service that provides breakfast and lunch to students across Whatcom County. (Photos courtesy Ferndale School District)
Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 is searching for a replacement for Larry Ho man, pictured, who recently retired as fire chief. (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)
Custer’s Boyd graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
KINGS POINT, N.Y. — Ellary
Maeve Boyd of Custer recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y. Boyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. Daughter of Matthew and Christina Boyd, she also earned a Merchant Marine o cer license, qualifying her to serve as an o cer on any ship in the U.S. ag merchant marine. Boyd is a graduate of Ferndale School.
e United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of ve U.S. federal service academies. It educates and graduates licensed Merchant Marine o cers to serve the nation during peace and war.
In addition to the rigorous academic and physical requirements for admission, applicants must be nominated by their congressman or senator.
All USMMA graduates incur an obligation to serve the United States. e U.S. Flag Merchant
Marine, manned exclusively by American mariners, is essential for securing the country’s commerce in peacetime and delivering war ghters, weapons, and military supplies in times of conict.
e majority of Kings Pointers, as they are known, serve for eight years as Navy reservists in the Strategic Sealift O cer Program while working aboard U.S. ag vessels; others will serve on active duty in our nation’s armed forces. Boyd will ful ll her commitment as a ird Mate in the US Merchant Marine and as a US Navy Strategic Sealift O cer. By virtue of their elite training and real-world experience, graduates are ready to go on day one in service of American military strength and economic power. As part of her four year education, Boyd spent one year training as a cadet aboard ocean going vessels. e Academy welcomed White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan as the commence-
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ment speaker. Sullivan told the graduates, “You have much to be proud of, and the path you have chosen is tremendously honorable.”
“As soon-to-be ensigns and second lieutenants, assistant engineers, and third mates, you will crew ships that are essential to our nation’s security,” Sullivan said. “You’ll spend a large part of your life at sea so that your fellow Americans can live safely at home.” is year marks the 50th anniversary of women entering USMMA, making it the rst federal service academy to admit women. In honor of this celebration, Rear Admiral Dianna Wolfson (USMMA class of 1996) delivered the distinguished Alumna speech.
Dedicated during WWII, USMMA has since served the nation in both peace and war.
Learn more at WeAre eUSMMA.com For more information about the Academy, visit usmma. edu.
and stands at $3.81 per gallon.
tions in Washington. Prices in
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.49/g on July 7 while the most expensive was $5.59/g, a di erence of $2.10/g. e national average price of gasoline is unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.46/g on July 8. e national average is up 3.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 5.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said the national av-
erage price of gasoline “has nudged higher over the last week as oil prices have continued to push toward multimonth highs.”
“While it looks like this recent rise could be restrained for now, Hurricane Beryl is a stark reminder that hurricane season could play a role in prices in the weeks ahead,” De Haan said. “For now, we’ll likely continue to see some uctuations in either direction with the national average moving up, but as we approach August and the peak of hurricane season, there remains a risk that the national average could surge temporarily if we see a major storm in the wrong place.”
GasBuddy’s averages, graphs, maps and historical pricing data covering the
U.S. and Canada is available 24/7 at prices.GasBuddy.com.
‘Midsummer Madness’ seizes stage in July
BELLINGHAM — Fairies, Nietzsche tangents, and struggling artists all collide on the stage at Explorations Academy, 1701 Ellis St., as part of this original take on a Shakespearan classic tale.
“Midsummer Madness,” a modern reimagining of a Midsummer Night’s Dream, will be performed by the Unsubdued eatre Collective July 18-20, and July 25-27. Showtimes will be at 7:30 p.m.
“Our show is like Shakespeare on crack,” Danielle Phillips said. “It’s a fresh look with plenty of heart.” Phillips, a mainstay of the Bellingham theater scene not only is co-director but she wrote the adaptation. Phillips infused it with her own unique brand of humor and pathos. “Our audience will be the very rst to see this story come to life,” said Taylor Rae-Anne, who plays the starring role Iris. e Unsubdued eatre Collective is a theatre group formed in 2022 to create original theatre with an explicit focus on inclusivity. Tickets for “Midsummer Madness” are available online at unsubduedtheatre.org.
Ellary Maeve Boyd, daughter of Matthew and Christina Boyd, of Custer recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. (Courtesy photo)
Community Calendar
Through Aug. 23
Farmtunes
Bellewood Farms & Distillery will host its summer concert series, Farmtunes, from 6-9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 23. The family friendly concerts present artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Farmtunes begins July 5 with the traditional bluegrass of Lynden-based Queen’s Bluegrass. The other acts are folk artist Michael Dayvid, July 12; folk-pop duo The Sweet Goodbyes, July 19; earthy folk duo Handsome and Gretyl, July 26; Motown legend Checo Tohomaso, Aug. 2; Celtic band Clanna Morna, Aug. 9; Michael Dayvid, Aug. 16; and cover band Gladstone, Aug. 23. Bellewood Farms is at 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden. Visit bellewoodfarms.com for more information.
Through July 27
Overlaid Exposure
July 5-27, Allied Arts will present the Overlaid Exposure art exhibition, featuring a group of talented artists whose various artistic mediums and techniques create captivating, colorful, and expressive artworks. Each
artist brings their unique approach, whether through Abstract Expressionism, blending art forms, or using innovative materials, all with the goal of engaging the audience. Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall, Bellingham, is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community. For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts. org.
Through July 13
Blaine Harbor Music Festival
Blaine Harbor Music Festival, July 7-13. Music all week. Lots of jazz. Jerry Steinhilber Trio, Greta Matassa, Randy Halberstadt, Charlie Porter, Camille Bloom, Jovino Santos Neto, more. Whether you like small theater club jazz, concerts on the waterfront that rock, Big Band Swing Dance in a festive barn, concerts in the Performing Arts Center, there’s something for you. List of events at blaineharbormusicfestival.org/ festival. Also a camp for youth that week, and show
o our young musicians on Friday July 12 and Saturday, July 13. All events are free except our Thursday night Big Band.
July 12
Clearbrook Dixieland Band to perform Clearbrook Dixieland Band will perform Dixieland music at the Lynden Community/ Senior Center at 12:45 p.m. on July 12. The center is at 401 Grover St. For more information call 360-3542921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.
July 12 LC 36th annual golf tournament
Friends of Lynden Christian hosts a golf tournament fundraiser each year. This year’s tournament, now in its 36th year, will take place at Loomis Trail Golf Course on Friday, July 12. This 18-hole tournament will begin with a morning shotgun start at 8 a.m. and an afternoon shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Golfers will enjoy a luncheon from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. This year’s goal is to raise $50,000 to increase and improve parking on the LC campus. Visit lyncs.org
for more information. To register, visit tinyurl.com/ LCgolftournament.
July 13
Healthcare Town Hall
Join Whole Washington and the League of Women Voters of Bellingham/ Whatcom County for a community conversation about the woes of the current for-profit system and how establishing the Washington Health Trust could be a real solution for Washington state, saving lives and saving money. The Town Hall will take place at the Bellingham Public Library Lecture Room on Saturday, July 13, from 2-3 p.m. It’s a non-partisan, educational event, open to everyone. For more information, email healthcare@lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org.
July 13-14
Midsummer Antique Fair
Midsummer Antique Fair, July 13-14, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. With more than 20 vintage and antique booths located in the Meadow Field, this event promises an eclectic array of rare collectibles, storied
Fire Chief: Search continues for replacement
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in their upcoming monthly re commission meeting on ursday, July 11. Despite uncertainty of the present moment in the process, Russell
said that he is excited to see where the search will lead.
“We haven’t really gone through this process a whole lot before,” Russell said. “We usually promote internally, so I think we’re all just excited to
embrace this new experience and to learn who the permanent re chief is so we can set a course for a new direction and move forward.”
e Monthly Fire Commissioner Meeting will be open for the public to at-
tend and will be held July 11 from 3-4 p.m at 220 Washington St., Ferndale.
For more information, visit the District 7 website at wcfd7.org.
-- Contact Luke Seymour at luke@lyndentribune. com.
collections, and much, much more. Fair hours are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days. Admission and parking are free. More information, email tara.christiansons@gmail.com.
July 13
Lynden High School alumni all-class reunion
Lynden High School alumni all-class reunion. From 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at Lynden Middle School, 8750 Line Road. Appetizers, berries and ice cream. Pay $15 per person at the door. All LHS grads 45-plus years are welcome. Put on by LHS class of 1975, honoring the class of 1974. Class of 1979 grads are also welcomed. Please note new location this year.
July 13
Everson Nooksack Senior Center Pancake Breakfast
Everson Nooksack Senior Center Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday, July 13. For $7, you get two pancakes, two link sausages, scrambled eggs, beverage. $4 get you a halfportion. Everson Community Center is at 111 W. Main St., behind City Hall.
FORUM
a matter of pride versus shame
When we moved to Lynden, a town known for its beauty, low crime rate, and conservative values, some warned us that people here might be intolerant of those who were di erent. We were skeptical, and told friends that we would never tolerate racism or homophobic behavior. Happily, it’s never been an issue. Until last week.
I’m not naming the involved Lynden business, but I was present when both employees and a patron, all white, made racist statements about a brown male customer. He spoke limited English, and had come in to ask for an appointment tomorrow. An employee quickly told the man there was none available, and
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Municipal City of Everson, 111 W. Main St./PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247, 360966-3411; Mayor John Perry, email: mayor@ ci.everson.wa.us. City Clerk/Treasurer Melanie Dickinson, email: mdickinson@ci.everson.wa.us. Website: ci.everson.wa.us. City of Ferndale, 2095 Main St./ P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360384-4302; Mayor Greg Hansen, 360-685-2350 ext. 1105, email greghansen@cityo erndale.org. City Administrator Jori Burnett, 360-685-2351 ext. 1104, email joriburnett@cityo erndale.org. Website: cityo erndale. org. City of Lynden, 300 4th St. Lynden, WA 98264, 360-354-1170; Mayor Scott Korthuis, email korthuiss@lyndenwa.org; City Administrator John Williams, email williamsj@ lyndenwa.org. City of Nooksack, 103 W Madison St, Nooksack, WA 98276, 360-9662531. Mayor Kevin Hester kevin@cityofnooksack. com. Clerk/Treasurer Virginia Arnason, email: virginia@cityofnooksack.
he left. en, the bigoted comments began. “ ey just don’t understand the concept of making an appointment,” and “ ey don’t even speak English.” A customer piped in, “When they come (to my business) they always leave the door open. ey can’t even shut a door.”
I was shocked. I couldn’t believe that these women thought their statements were acceptable. I pointed out the sign that said, “Walk-ins Welcome.” One employee said she should just scrape the words from the door, to which her colleague replied, “It wouldn’t matter. It’s not like they would read it.”
I was extremely angry, but didn’t confront these bigots
com. Website: cityofnooksack.com. City of Sumas, 433 Cherry St./ P.O. Box 9 Sumas, WA 98295, 360-988-5711; Mayor Bruce Bosch, email: Bbosch@cityofsumas. com. Finance Director Jennifer Bell, email: jbell@ cityofsumas.com. North Whatcom Public education Blaine School District, 765 H St., Blaine, WA 98230, 360-332-5881. Superintendent Christopher Granger, email: cgranger@ blainesd.org. Website: blainesd.org.
Ferndale School District, 6041 Vista Drive/P.O. Box 698 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-383-9200. Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, 360-3869207, email: Kristi.Dominguez@ferndalesd.org. Website: ferndalesd.org. Lynden School District, 516 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264, 360354-4443. Superintendent David VanderYacht, 360354-4443 ext. 3414, email: vanderyachtd@lynden. wednet.edu. Website: lynden.wednet.edu. Meridian School District, 214 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA 98226,
directly. I should have. Instead, I made a complaint to an uninvolved employee who was assisting me. is employee was in another room and hadn’t witnessed or participated in the conversation. She assured me that she was going to address it.
Two days later, I saw a noose hanging from the gazebo near the Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail o of East Maberry Drive. Teenagers hang out there, and I hoped that it was just kids trying to shock local adults, rather than a sickening act of racist intimidation. ( e incident has now been reported to police.)
I’ve since learned that the Hispanic members of a local church have been routinely harassed by drivers yelling racist taunts as they drive by, and that a documentary called “Lynden” about racism here will premiere at the SIFF this month.
I’m shaken, and wondering about my neighbors’ values and what they’re teaching their chil-
360-398-7111. Superintendent James Everett, email: jeverett@ meridian.wednet.edu. Website: meridian.wednet.edu Mount Baker School District, 4956 Deming Road/P.O. Box 95 Deming, WA 98244, 360-3832000. Superintendent Mary Sewright, 360-6174600, msewright@mtbaker.wednet.edu. Website: mtbaker.wednet.edu.
Nooksack Valley School District, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson, WA 98247, 360-988-4754. Superintendent Matt Galley, email: matt.galley@nv.k12. wa.us. Website: nv.k12. wa.us.
Federal President Joe Biden (D), The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500; Public comment desk, 202-456-1111; email form at whitehouse.gov/ contact. Website: joebiden. com. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D), 511 Hart Senate O ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-3441; Public comment form at cantwell. senate.gov/contact. Website: cantwell.senate.gov.
dren about respecting others who don’t share their race or culture. Remember that, unless you’re Native American, at some point your families were immigrants, too. My husband is a rst-generation American whose mother only knew two words of English when she arrived in America. Does the fact that they were white people from Europe change your feelings about their right to come here? Why? If you’re a Christian, perhaps remind yourself that Jesus had brown skin and didn’t speak English, either. I was wrong not to speak up more forcefully when faced with racism. I won’t make that mistake again. Perhaps if enough of us start challenging racist behavior, we can push it out of our community. I want to be proud when I tell people I live in Lynden. Don’t you?
-- Donna Stangeland lives in Lynden.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D), 154 Russell Senate O ce Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, 202-224-2621; Public comment email form at murray.senate.gov/writeto-patty; Website: murray. senate.gov.
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D), 2163 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515, 202-2252605; Public comment email form at larsen. house.gov/contact. Website: larsen.house.gov.
State Governor Jay Inslee (D), O ce of the Governor, PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA 98504-0002, 360902-4111; Public contact email form at governor. wa.gov/contact. Website: governor.wa.gov. Senator Sharon Shewmake (D), 213 John A. Cherberg Building, PO Box 40442, Olympia, WA 98504, 800-562-6000 or 360-305-0356; Public comment email at app. leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or email Legislative Assistant Sarah Soulliere atSarah.Soulliere@leg.wa.gov. Website: senatedemocrats.wa.gov/ Shewmake.
Representative Alicia Rule (D), JLOB 334, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360-7463744; Public comment email at https://app.leg. wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/1. Or email Legislative Assistant Rachel Campbell at Rachel. Campbell@leg.wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats. wa.gov/rule. Representative Joe Timmons (D), JLOB 419, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600; Toll-free hotline: 800-562-6000, 360-786-7854. Email: Joe. Timmons@leg.wa.gov or public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or contact Legislative Assistant Hayden Jenkins at (360) 786-6854 or (360) 7185299 or email Hayden. Jenkins@leg.wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats. wa.gov/timmons.
County Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 98225-4082, 360-778-5200; Email: ssidhu@co.whatcom. wa.us. Website: https:// www.whatcomcounty. us/415/County-Executive.
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OBITUARIES
Jan DeVries
At rst light on July 3,
2024, Jan DeVries (93) entered heaven as his Lord and Savior called him home, passing peacefully in his sleep. Jan was born on October 17, 1930, in Friesland, the Netherlands. His parents were Foppe and Janke de Vries. He was 9 when World War II began. Growing up during that time, gave him an interest in WW2 history throughout his life.
At 14, Jan started milking cows to help his parents and contribute to their family of eight. Farming would become a signi cant portion of his life. At 19, adventure and curiousity led him to British Columbia for a year. Little did he
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know how much this trip would impact his life and future family. Back home in Friesland, he went back to milking cows, drove gravel truck and bus for several years as well as met the love of his life, Siets, who would time her trips out to the road for when she knew a handsome young man brought the milk cans to the road and she could wave to him.
Jan and Siets married on October 23, 1957, and a little over 9 months later their rst son, Frank, was born. ey also immigrated to Vermont during that time. September 1958 was the next move to California where a 2nd son, Wilbert, was born. Another move in 1962, where the family ended up
Frieda Van Dyk age 95 went to heaven peacefully surrounded by her family on July 4, 2024. Freida was born on Aug. 2, 1928, in Kollum, Netherlands to Meindert and Janet Tjoelker and was one of eight siblings. She immigrated to Lynden with her family in 1948 and her ancé Arthur Van Dyk followed three months later.
Art and Frieda married on Oct 28, 1949, in Lynden and went on to raise two children, Stan and Judy, on a dairy farm on Beard
Roger Hertel
Roger Hertel passed away at his home of a cardiac arrest on July 6, 2024. He was born in Bellingham and lived his entire life in Whatcom County.
Roger was a 1984 graduate of Nooksack Valley High School.
Gerald Gordon Maki
Gerald Gordon Maki, May 15, 1943 - April 4, 2024 died unexpectedly in Peace Arch Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Rita on Feb. 12, 2024. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Maki and sister Priscilla Maki.
Gerry grew up in Prince Rupert, B.C. and after graduation went to the University of B.C. to become an electrical engineer. He worked at his profession in Sarasota, Florida and Seattle.
Gerry and Rita spent the last 11 years of retirement in Lynden.
A celebration of their lives will be held at a later date.
in Lynden, Washington, based on Jan’s trip when he was 19. One of the unique things about Jan & Siets’ relationship was that Jan picked Siets’ new name, Sharlene, when they immigrated to the US.
After Jan and Sharlene moved to Lynden, their family continued to grow with another son, Ivan, then 2 daughters, Beverly and Darlene. Jan had his own dairy farms until the late 1970s, then in 1978 became a real estate agent with a special focus in helping people buy and sell farms. He eventually started a real estate company and retired at 76.
Jan enjoyed being outside, taking care of the lawn & garden, gol ng, traveling (especially to visit lots of family back in the old country- Holland). He was a member of 2nd Christian Re-
Road. Frieda kept the farm looking great with white fences and beautiful gardens. After Art retired, they moved to Van Buren Road in Everson and raised heifers until Art passed away in 1996. ey were married for 48 beautiful years. Frieda loved watching her kids, grandkids and great grandkids grow. Her family gave her great joy. One of her favorite pasttimes was knitting and crocheting and she made many baby blankets for her grandkids, as well as sweaters for children in orphanages and hats for our soldiers that were deployed overseas. She also volunteered at the foodbank and the Hope Chest in Lynden. Frieda was a member of the River of Life
formed Church for over 60 years, serving in various ways, and giving smarties to the kids every week. His faith was an important part of his life and in the last few weeks especially, he experienced some special times in prayer with his Heavenly Father. Jan loved his family very much and told them that often, especially in his last days here. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 67 years, Sharlene, along with sons Frank (Marilyn), Ivan (Trista), daughters Bev (Daryl) Sterk, and Darlene (Chris) VanStaalduinen. In addition, he is survived by 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren that call him Pake, along with many, many nieces and nephews. He has a brother Eeltje (Anneke) & sisters in law Alie (Ybele), Tina (Gerrit), Tina (Kor), Boukje (Brandt), Boukje (Melle) that still live in the Netherlands and sisters in law Brenda (Wallace), Joyce (Cor), Susan (John), Beatrice (Ike) that live in the US or Canada. ere is a whole host of family that welcomed him home to heaven. is includes his son Wilbert, parents – Foppe and Janke, Sharlene’s parents - Willem and Baukje Dotinga, his brothers Ybele & Gerrit, sisters Aaltsje and Lies, 14 of Sharlene’s siblings, along with many other in laws. e family will be holding a memorial service, celebrating & remembering Jan’s life 11AM, Saturday, July 13 at 2nd Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. Memorials in lieu of owers can be made to Ebenezer Christian School or Lynden Christian School.
church in VanZandt. She loved the Lord and was looking forward to the day she would be with him.
Frieda is survived by her son Stan (Anita) Van Dyk, daughter Judy (Maurice) Strachila, ve grandchildren Monica Van Dyk, Stefany Peoples, Heather (Russ) VanDyk, Derek (Casey) Klein, Jason (Ashley) Klein, step-grandson Josh (Tory) Corona, and 15 great-grandchildren, Jet, Kaiyon, Isaiah, Ryley, Aubrilynn, Jordin, Logan, Paxton, Audrey, Coen, Aubrey, Elias, and stepgreat-grandchildren Mataya, Serenity, and Ayden. She is also survived by her sister Janie (Bill) Martinson, brother Bill (Lois) Tjoelker, and sister-in-law Marie Tjoelker.
Frieda is preceded in death by her hus-
band of 48 years Arthur Van Dyk, her brothers Henry, John, George, and Bert, and her sisters Alice Hazenberg and Winnie Maarhuis.
Visitation for Frieda will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, followed by her funeral service at 11 a.m. all at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Interment will follow about noon in Monumenta Cemetery. Memorials may be given to, Acme Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, P.O. Box 37, Acme, WA 98220 or Peace Health Whatcom Hospice House 2806 Douglas Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Arlene DeBruin
Arlene DeBruin, age 89 of Lynden passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at Whatcom Hospice House.
Arlene was born in Sioux County, Iowa on Feb. 14, 1935 to parents Arie and Coba (Van Den Hoorn) Van Ravensway. Arlene completed her education at the country school and went on to work on her dad’s farm.
Arlene then married Jacob DeBruin on April 21, 1954 in Iowa. Together they had eight children. Gary, Karen, Dale, Barb, Darwin, LeAnn, Arlin and Jayleen.
Arlene was a gifted baker and loved having her holiday bake sales. Frequent visits from grand- and great-grandkids were al-
Roger was preceded in death by his father Marcellus (Mark) Hertel and his mother Beatrice (Bea) Hertel, as well as his brothers Linford (Linnie) Hertel and Gerald (Gary) Hertel.
Roger is survived by his two sisters Marcella Gilbertson (Glen
He worked as a truck dispatch manager for Hot Oil Transport and had his own small business called Mountain View Computing, which processed international manifest for trucks crossing the Canadian border. Roger loved to play poker and go shing when he found the time and will be remembered as a hard worker, beloved brother and uncle and a caring friend. He will be greatly missed.
ways a highlight for her.
Arlene was proceeded in death by her husband Jacob DeBruin of 28 years, sister Gert (Don) Vanderploeg, sister Jeanette (Pete) Netten, sister Anna (Albert) Verbruggen, sister Bernice (Marion) DeKock, brotherin-law Harlan Tiedeman, numerous in-laws from the DeBruin family, son Dale DeBruin, and daughter-inlaw Gay Debruin.
Arlene is survived by her children Gary (Joan) DeBruin, Karen (Mark) Gonser, Barb (Larry) Roosma, Darwin DeBruin, LeAnn Debruin (AL Biemold), Arlin DeBruin, and Jayleen (Bob) Plagerman, numerous grandkids, and great grandchildren, sister Dorothy Tiedeman, and sisterin-law Marlys DeBruin.
Gilbertson) and Denice Velasquez (Macedonio Velasquez) his nephew Shane Hertel (Renee Hertel) and niece Tessa Velasquez along with other nephews Randy, Tim, Mark, Chris and niece Jennifer Hertel as well as sister-in-laws Sylvia Hertel and Eileen Hertel.
Family and friends are invited to attend Roger’s memorial service at Gillies Funeral Home on
You are invited to join the family for Arlene’s visitation on Saturday July 6, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at Monumenta Cemetery on Monday July 8, 2024 at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Netherlands Reformed Church.
ursday, July 11, 2024 at 3 p.m. followed by a family and friends gathering at the Nooksack City Park.
In lieu of owers, please consider donating in Roger’s honor to a charity or church of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Mount Baker Care Center in Bellingham. A special thank you to Mount Baker Care Center for their devoted care to Arlene, and to the Whatcom Hospice House for their support in Arlene’s nal days.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Northside Community Church in Bellingham welcomes new pastor Alvin Helms from Avon, Minnesota on July 1st. Pastor Alvin returns to Bellingham and brings with him a love for serving the community in which he lives. Pastor Alvin and his wife Melodee once lived in Bellingham when they were first married, and they served in churches in Washington and California as well. They are looking forward to being back on this side of the coast as they desire to be close to the water. Pastor Alvin and Melodee have four adult children. In their free time, they enjoy time at the ocean, hiking various trails, and are both avid readers and committed to being lifelong learners. Pastor Alvin has always emphasized local and global outreach and in the past served with the Pierce County Habitat for Humanity group and the Tacoma Rescue Mission.
Northside Community Church, formerly known as Bellingham Alliance, celebrates 102 years of service in Whatcom County. Bellingham Alliance moved out to the property at Kline and Hannegan roads in 1995 and with that came the name change of Northside Community Church. Northside is a member of the Christian and Missionary denomination sharing the gospel internationally for over 143 years.
Over the years NCC has been dedicated to serving with the Lighthouse Mission, Engedi Refuge, The Whatcom Pregnancy Center, Skookum Kids, and Talk Time. NCC established the ministry of Buddy Break in 2015, a free respite program designed to give parents and caregivers of kids with special needs a break from their ongoing caregiving responsibilities. This program celebrates almost a decade of service in Whatcom County. In addition to Buddy Break, Northside completed a park fundraising project in 2023, that started prior to Covid, and they added a wonderful new park for the community and Buddy Break attendees to enjoy. Thank you to all who contributed. It has been a great addition to the surrounding community.
We invite the community to visit NCC to welcome Pastor Alvin over the next few months. Services are on Sundays at 10:00 am, at 950 Kline Road in Bellingham. Please visit our new website too, nccbellingham.net for more information about the ministries of Northside
as well as event updates.
OBITUARIES
Sara Frances Scott O’Grady
Sara Frances Scott O’Grady, aged 83, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, in Bellingham. Born on Aug. 11, 1940 in Cushman, Arkansas, Sara dedicated her life to her family and her career in civil service and human resources.
Sara graduated from Cushman High School and went on to serve in the Air Force. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, cherished for her warmth and dedication. A devout member of Grace Baptist Fellowship, Sara found great solace and fellowship in her faith community. She also had a passion for sewing, a skill she mastered as a seamstress, creating beautiful pieces for her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick O’Grady; her son, Michael O’Grady, and daughter-in-law, Kim O’Grady; and her grandson, Cullen O’Grady. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lucille Scott; her sister, Linda Clayton; her brother, Marvin Scott; and her grandson, Aidan O’Grady.
In accordance with her wishes, no memorial services are planned. Sara’s life was marked by her unwavering kindness and the profound impact she had on those around her. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
Margaret Ann Hanowell
Margaret Ann Hanowell, age 82, peacefully passed away on July 3, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
ARPA funds: Council’s discussions continue
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very successful in terms of getting grants with multiple zeros behind them,” Burnett said.
However, Burnett did say any money the city is able to put into the project would help mitigate the increase.
Council members Porter and Ali Hawkinson said they would like to wait and see what grants the city is able to receive before allocating more funding to the well project.
“We don’t need (the well) right this minute,” Hawkinson said. “ARPA funds could be used better.”
Council Member Robert Pinkley said he supports the resolution because it is a way to somewhat proportionately help Ferndale residents with the funds.
Council Member Erin Gunter said she is in support of the resolution because the city has done a great job in utilizing ARPA funding for its variety of uses, with the exception of utilizing it for infrastructure projects. is resolution could rectify that.
Council Member Ryan O’Larey said he believes council is aligned in the want to keep utility costs down and funding being allocated to it, but that passing the resolution now before other funding has been brought in feels out of order. O’Larey said he would also like to see resolutions go before committee rather than brought straight to council.
Burnett said from a sta perspective the resolution is insulting and backs them into a corner, even
though what the resolution asks is essentially what was decided would occur during a previous Committee of the Whole meeting.
Porter and Mayor Greg Hansen agreed. Porter added that if the city were to receive more outside grant funding then some of the ARPA funds may be able to be used for other projects, but they would need to wait a few months to nd out the outcome of the other funding opportunities.
Hansen said the resolution gives the impression that some council members do not trust sta to work toward the directions that the council has pointed them towards. e resolution passed 4 to 3, with council members Porter, Hawkinson and O’Larey in the minority.
Council also had two guest presentations during the meeting.
Brian Heinrich with Puget Sound Energy told council about the utility and its future. According to Heinrich, PSE has about 6,700 megawatts of generation capacity, but in the next few years due to the high energy demand that number will need to more than double to keep up.
“We’ll have to do so without relying on carbon based fuels,” Heinrich said. He added that in 2025 PSE will no longer have coal as a part of its energy portfolio.
Heinrich said PSE is making strides toward its goal of clean energy and is aggressively pursuing renewable energy resources.
“To say the least, as we move forward it is very complex. It is not
without its challenges,” he said. Some challenges include the intermittent nature of weather reliant sources such as wind or solar, the demand for electricity is expected to increase signi cantly and the scale and pace at which PSE needs to acquire new energy due to legislation is unprecedented. Speci cally in Ferndale, Heinrich said there are 18 planned projects between 2024 and 2026 that will need power. Council also received a presentation by Sierra Crook, executive director of the Ferndale Food Bank. e food bank was a recipient of some early ARPA funds to the tune of $132,000. ese funds were used for a new walk-in refrigerator and freezer unit.
According to Crook, this project has been completed and the food bank had about $3,600 to spare from the project that was able to be used for food.
Crook said the new units allow the food bank to purchase and receive fresh produce, as well as order more bulk for items such as produce or bread or protein that may otherwise expire.
“ ese new units speci cally have addressed some storage and capacity issues,” she said. According to Crook, in 2024 the food bank purchased more than $87,000 worth of food from local producers, rescued nearly 700,000 pounds of food from grocery stores and served about 6,500 individuals.
Meal program: District provides free meals
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all completely free.”
Pollock said that the program had been running smoothly for years until the Coronavirus arrived in Whatcom County, which caused the Ferndale School District to reevaluate how they dispersed their summer meals.
“Yeah, COVID kinda messed things up a bit,” Pollock said. “People couldn’t eat together and sit side by side, so the way that we adapted to the situation was by giving people their summer meal boxes to go. However, that was a di erent time. Right now the Summer Meal Program requires congregate feeding and you have to eat your meal on
sight. So that’s what we’ve really tried to provide this summer.”
With this year’s Summer Meal Program coming to a close on July 18, Pollock said she looks forward to the program returning next year.
“I de nitely believe in this program and its ability to help the students in our community,” Pollock said.
“I can’t tell you how much I believe in feeding kids, especially feeding kids for free and fortunately Ferndale is committed to doing just that.”
For menus and meal times, visit ferndalesd.org/deptprograms/childnutrition for more information.
-- Contact Luke Seymour at luke@ lyndentribune.com.
The Ferndale School District o ers a free meal service that provides breakfast and lunch to students across Whatcom County. (Photo courtesy Ferndale School District)
KRAMER’S KORNER
Joe Kramer Sports Editor
In the realm of sports, it is often said, "one size does not t all." is statement holds especially true when considering the diverse range of body types among athletes and how these physical characteristics can in uence performance in various sports. From my own experiences and observations as an athlete, I've developed a personal theory that di erent body types yield di erent skill sets, and this notion deserves deeper consideration in the coaching and development of young athletes. Before delving into specifics, it's important to understand the three primary body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. Ectomorphs are typically lean and long, and they have di culty gaining muscle mass. Mesomorphs have a more muscular and well-de ned build, often excelling in strength and power activities. Endomorphs tend to have a higher body fat percentage and more muscle mass but can struggle with quickness and agility.
As an ectomorph, I have rsthand experience with the advantages and limitations of this body type. My lean frame gives me an edge in terms of quickness and agility. In baseball, this translates to being more of a contact hitter in my men's league, where I excel at working the count and stealing bases. However, the same small frame that aids my speed also presents challenges in building bigger muscles, which can be a disadvantage when power is needed. Athletes such as Jerry Rice, Dee Gordon, and Stephen Curry come to mind as successful ectomorphs in their respective sports.
is observation isn't limited to my personal experience. It’s my belief, with their natural quickness, ectomorphs, often succeed in sports requiring endurance and speed, such as longdistance running, soccer, and basketball. In high school and middle school, my quickness enabled me to play wide receiver in football, which heavily relies on speed and agility to outmaneuver defenders. However, they may struggle in sports where strength and muscle mass are critical. Conversely, due to their higher muscle mass, endomorphs tend to possess more power and strength. is can be a signi cant advantage in sports where explosive power is paramount, such as football, weightlifting, and certain positions in baseball. Athletes like Shaquille O’Neal, Frank omas, and Aaron Donald embody the advantages of endomorphs in their respective elds. e ability to generate more force can lead to higher batting power or more e ective tackling.
However, endomorphs' increased body mass often comes with a trade-o : a loss of quickness and agility. is can impact their performance in sports that require rapid direction changes and sustained endurance. Understanding these trade-o s is crucial for coaches and athletes alike.
e Balanced Approach of Mesomorphs Mesomorphs, with their balanced build, are often naturally inclined toward a wide range of sports. eir ability to gain muscle easily while maintaining agility and speed makes them wellsuited for activities that require both strength and quickness. Notable mesomorph athletes include Bo Jackson, LeBron James, Willie Mays, and Mike Tyson, who excel across various sports due to their muscular build and athletic capabilities.
Given these distinctions, it is imperative for coaches to recognize and understand their athletes' body types from a young age. By tailoring training programs to the natural predispositions of each body type, coaches can help athletes maximize their potential. For instance, an ectomorph might bene t more from agility drills and endurance training, while an endomorph could focus on strength and power development.
Additionally, acknowledging these di erences can help set realistic expectations and goals for athletes. It can also help foster a positive training environment where athletes can play to their strengths and work on their weaknesses in a supportive manner.
In conclusion, the diverse range of body types among athletes signi cantly in uences their skill sets and performance in various sports. As an ectomorph, I have experienced the bene ts and limitations of my body type rsthand, and I believe that a deeper understanding of these di erences can enhance athlete development. Coaches and athletes should consider these factors when designing training programs, ensuring each athlete's unique characteristics are considered. By doing so, we can help athletes achieve their full potential and excel in their chosen sports.
Apex NW boys volleyball shines bright in Dallas
Joe Kramer Sports Editor
WHATCOM COUNTY
— Apex Northwest Volleyball 18U boys team captured the boys volleyball national championship in Dallas, Texas on June 29.
e organization, the rst boys volleyball team in Whatcom County, was established nine years ago. Apex's boys program has grown over the years and currently has a 14U team and a 16U team. ey play 12-15 tournaments yearly in various places, including Canada, Las Vegas, California, St. Louis, and Texas, 12-15 tournaments.
Much of the national championship team's core group began playing at the 14U level, and head coach Clayton Sin noted the evolution of their development.
" ey were just a bunch of rowdy eighth-grade boys having fun and trying something new," Sin remembered. "It was about just fun... ey were excited to keep getting better, competing and winning. As the years progressed, they really took ownership of the team, what they wanted, their goals, their successes and how they'd get there." e group made it to nationals as sophomores and juniors; however, they
came up short of the title in both years. Aside from winning, Sin discussed another aspect of his team's
development. " e strength of our culture and how much trust everyone has in each
other," he said. "I think it comes down to the
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Cricket thrives in Whatcom County with 21-year-old men’s program
County
Joe Kramer Sports Editor
LYNDEN — Whatcom County has two men’s cricket teams in their 20th year of operation, participating in the Northwest Cricket League: Azad Cricket Club and the Daredevils. Every weekend, teams travel throughout the state to engage in their collective favorite pastime. Azad’s home ground is Bender Fields in Lynden.
“Everybody in India learns how to play cricket, just like here, everybody learns how to play football,” said Gary Singh, a member of Azad. “Growing up in India, cricket is a big thing, and everybody played cricket in high school, and that's how I started playing.” Singh came to Whatcom County at 15 years old in 2004 and shortly thereafter joined the cricket program. He heard about the team through his temple, then in its second year of operation. e team's season begins in June and runs through September. ey played at Civic Stadium in Bellingham throughout their rst 16 years. Five years ago, they persuaded Lynden and Bellingham o cials, and they now have two grounds in each area.
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Apex NW Volleyball’s boys 18U won the national championship in Dallas, Texas on June 29 (Photo courtesy/Clayton Sin)
Azad Cricket Club on the Northwest Cricket League has been in operation out of Whatcom
since 2003. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Cricket: Growing in Whatcom County
e teams have been in discussions about developing a third team with growing demand. e Whatcom teams make an e ort to be accessible to anyone interested in learning the sport.
“It's a wonderful sport, and once you become a sportsman, it doesn't matter what sport you play; it builds you strongly. You can ght for daily things,” Singh said. “Cricket is something that gives me relief from any stress in my mind. If anyone wants to join cricket, we play at Bender Fields, and we're always there on Saturday, Sunday, or Friday.
“We would love to see new players on the team, and also, we would love to see some international players from other countries. If somebody's interested, they can come and learn. I would love to teach them.”
e Whatcom cricket teams have made signicant e orts to engage with the local community. ey are always open to new players, whether experienced or novices. Singh mentioned, “We are keen on inclusivity and aim to attract international players from various countries.”
Singh expressed optimism about cricket's future in the United States,
especially with the country hosting the World Cup. “ ere's a lot of potential, especially right now with the United States just hosting the World Cup. In the coming years, cricket will be a big thing, and hopefully, one day, they will start playing in high schools. From there, they can play for our country, and it'd be awesome,” he said.
Singh highlighted the importance of starting cricket at a young age and mentioned existing systems in Seattle where 10-12-year-olds begin playing the sport. He hopes to see a similar system set up in Whatcom County to foster young talent.
Singh also spoke about the personal satisfaction cricket brings him and the challenges of balancing his passion for the sport with his family and work life. “Personally, cricket is a passion. Every person who plays cricket, they can't stay away. It's just one thing that gives you relief. e challenge is when your daily work is going on, and then you gotta take the time out. Now, I have two kids, they're growing, and they have their own games. I don't want to miss their games, and I don't want to miss my cricket either,” he explained.
Five years ago, the teams faced signi cant challenges due to the lack of proper grounds. ey played at Civic Stadium in Bellingham for their rst 16 years,
but with growing demand and successful negotiations with Lynden and Bellingham o cials, they now have dedicated grounds in both areas. is development has made it easier for the teams to practice and host matches. “It helps a lot when the city provides your ground where you can build a cricket area and then start practicing there,” Singh said.
As the Whatcom County cricket community continues to grow, Singh remains hopeful for the future. He envisions a time when cricket will be played in schools and more young people will take up the sport. With the World Cup bringing more attention to cricket in the United States, the local teams are poised for even greater success and expansion. “Cricket has the power to bring people together, no matter where they come from. It's a sport that builds character and camaraderie,” Singh concluded.
Beyond Whatcom County, Singh expressed optimism about cricket's potential in the States with this year's recent World Cup.
“ ere's a lot of potential because especially right now with the United States just hosting the World Cup,” he said. “In the coming years, we will know for sure that cricket will be a big thing, and hopefully one day they will start playing in high schools. We will
continue to get more players, and from there, they can play for our country, and it'd be awesome.”
Singh explained that there are systems set up in Seattle where 10-12-yearolds begin playing cricket and hopes to see a similar system set up in Whatcom County.
He also highlighted his personal passion for cricket and the balance between work and personal life.
“Personally, cricket is a passion,” Singh said. “Every person who plays cricket can't stay away. It's just one thing that gives you relief.
e challenge is when your daily work is going on, and then you gotta take the time out. Now, I have two kids; they have their own games. I don't want to miss their games, and I don't want to miss my cricket either.”
“Five years ago, when we didn't have the ground, that was a major problem. We didn't have a place to practice or have home matches. But lately, it has been easier with the city's support, providing grounds for us. e only challenge now is nding the time to play, given other commitments.”
Volleyball: Program’s first national title
strength of our culture. Not only are they all athletes, but they are also incredible humans. ey come with incredible families who have also trusted the process and poured themselves into it."
Sin expanded on the program's philosophy and approach to developing athletes in the program.
"High expectation with high support," he said "(We) want to create a space that is safe and is built o of trust. e athletes have to trust us, and we need to trust the athletes. We're developing a culture and an environment where it's safe to take risks and learn new things… I think that having high expectations, transparency and communication really builds strong bonds that allowed our team to really push the envelope and grow at a rapid pace."
e Dallas tournament lasted from June 26 to June 29, consisting of pool play for the rst three days. Each day, the team faced a new pool of four teams, getting re-ranked and reshu ed based on their performance. By the end of
the third day, the top two teams from each pool advanced to the gold bracket, while others were placed in silver, bronze, and various ight divisions.
On the nal day, the tournament switched to a singleelimination format. e team had performed well enough to earn a spot in the gold division and received a rstround bye, allowing them to start directly in the quarter nals. Over the day, they played three matches, ultimately securing the championship.
One signi cant challenge they faced was an unexpected match against the highly competitive Momentum Volleyball Club from Anaheim in the quarter nals. is team had previously defeated them in the semi nals of a di erent tournament and the pressure was high, but the team responded diligently. ey maintained their routine by heading to the gym early, conducting thorough warm-ups, scouting Momentum's previous match, and ensuring proper preparation.
" e boys were diligent," Sin said. "We really set ourselves up to be as successful
as possible and we ended up beating them in two sets, which is quite remarkable for the amount of talent on that team.. ey're an impressive group."
eir detail-oriented preparation paid o and they
cruised on following their win over Momentum. is victory set the stage for their continued success in the gold division, culminating in their national championship win.
the numbers and get more kids, more boys playing volleyball," he said.
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Sin said that he hopes the program will expand and continue to grow in the coming years.
"I think sharing our story and getting kids excited about the opportunity to play a new sport is gonna push
Looking ahead, three of the team's players will participate in college volleyball at the Division I level: Sawyer Nichols (Anacortes High School), Harvard University, Peter Albert (Squalicum High School), Vanguard University, Braddock Duckworth (Sehome High School), Vanguard University, and Alden Jacobs (Sehome High
One returning player for next year’s team is Sehome sophomore setter eo Quiggle, who captured tournament MVP. Sin expects him to develop more of a leadership capacity in the coming seasons.
Apex's North Whatcom athletes include Gage Patterson from Ferndale High School and Nate Clemmer from Lynden High School.
Apex NW Volleyball celebrates their national championship win in Dallas, Texas on June 29. (Photo courtesy/Clayton Sin)
A cricket batter strikes a ball at Bender Fields on June 29 in Lynden. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
A cricket bowler delivers a ball at Bender Fields on June 29 in Lynden. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Keep the beauty going in the garden
nothing but sunshine. While the webbed-feet crowd can bemoan that spring’s rain has transitioned solidly to dry summer weather, we can all appreciate the fact that summer brings with it the abundance of a garden harvest, days spent at the lake or the bay, and relaxing in the cool of the day outside on the deck.
As you work in the garden this month, here are a few tips to keep your plants performing their best.
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First, keep up with watering your plants through the summer heat. Whenever possible, water early in the morning to allow the water to soak in before the sun and heat causes too much evaporation. is rule applies to anything you’re watering — lawns, vegetable gardens, and owers.
On days when the mercury rises above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, you may need to water hanging baskets twice each day to keep them from drying out, especially as we get later into summer and the plants get bigger and require more water.
If watering your plants is a chore you struggle to keep up with — or just don’t enjoy — consider setting up a drip irrigation system for your plants.
One basic option is to snake a soaker hose through your garden and set it up on a hose-end timer to water automatically, but this option only works well for densely planted areas that all have similar water needs—and soaker hoses also tend to water more at the beginning of the hose, tapering o as water pressure decreases toward the end of the line.
For a more precise watering, or to run water to speci c plants like individual pots or hanging baskets, a drip irrigation system with a solid main line and spot emitters is easy and inexpensive to set up, delivering water exactly where it’s needed at the intervals and amounts you determine.
Many garden centers carry all-in-one kits or individual components to build your own drip system, so whether you want to water your hanging baskets or irrigate your owerbeds, you can install a drip
system in a matter of hours.
Second, continue to fertilize! Popular
opinion — or popular myth, I would contend — says you shouldn’t fertilize your owers in hot weather. Well, if it was true that feeding in warm weather would hurt plants, I would have had a lot of dead owers by now since I continue to feed each week through summer regardless the weather. Sure, it might not be advisable to feed your owers in the heat of the day, but you should be watering in early morning anyway, so if you use water-soluble fertilizer like Jack’s, continue to feed weekly throughout the summer no matter what the weather does.
ird, keep a close eye out for bugs. In rainy weather, aphids can show up. In hot weather, aphids can show up. e fact of the matter is that bugs love summer just as much as a kid out of school, so watch closely and treat proactively whenever possible. For aphids on vegetables, I recommend treating at the time of planting with Eight insecticide but treat again midseason prior to harvest to extend your protection and keep your plants bug-free.
Budworms are another common pest in summer, showing up in July and August as they eat the owers and buds on petunias, calibrachoa, and geraniums.
ankfully, budworms can be killed by spraying with Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew, an all-natural organic insecticide made from spinosad that paralyzes budworms and other insects, causing them to stop eating and die. Although very e ective in killing pests, spinosad is totally safe for humans and can be used on both owers and vegetable crops. Finally, as your summer owers like zinnias, dahlias, and roses begin to put on their show of color, don’t forget to keep them deadheaded for continued blooms. With regular deadheading—or simply cutting fresh bouquets regularly — you’ll encourage your plants to continue blooming throughout the summer. For dahlias and zinnias in particular, don’t be afraid to cut deeply when picking fresh owers. Not only are long stems great for bouquets, but cutting your plants back hard when picking owers will also encourage stronger stems and sturdier plants.
Summertime in a Paci c Northwest garden is hard to beat, so make the most of this time of year and keep your plants growing and thriving for a beautiful, productive garden.
-- David Vos is manager of Vander Giessen Nursery Inc. of Lynden
(BPT) - Before recreating outside, be sure to think about your impact and do your part to keep public lands clean to protect the natural ecosystems.
• Pack it in, pack it out. Leave no trace by bringing a trash bag, especially if visiting a remote area. Put food waste, napkins, single-use food wrappers, and other waste in the bags until it can be properly disposed of.
• Choose reusable over single-use items. Reusable containers keep harmful toxins out of our water and community recreation areas and are more cost-efficient in the long run. If you do use cans or plastic bottles, be sure to properly recycle them to help mitigate their impact.
• Pick up small, littered items to make a big impact. Keep an eye out for bottle caps, food wrappers, and other small items and be sure to properly dispose of them.
• Secure your load. Whether you live nearby or are traveling to your destination, be sure to properly tarp and tie down items in truck beds, trailers, and boats to ensure items make it to your destination and don’t fly out during the trip.
• Prevent wildfires and toxic pollution. Litter, when burned, can also release toxins into the environment, harming wildlife and nearby communities. Do your part to properly dispose of all items.
This is a dahlia that growing in the garden of Lynden Tribune columnist David Vos. He says that along with zinnias, dahlias should be cut back hard with each picking or deadheading, which will encourage stronger stems, more flowers and sturdier plants. (Photo courtesy David Vos)
4-H Club prepares for annual NWW Fair
By Brooklyn Hallberg Barn Buddies 4-H Club Member
LYNDEN — Barn Buddies
4-H Club is excited about the upcoming Northwest Washington Fair, scheduled for Aug. 8-17. With 17 members in our 4-H Club, the fair will be a very eventful and fun time for all. Barn Buddies members are looking forward to the parade that will be held at the fairgrounds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, with a program and free lunch afterward for all 4-H members.
Intermediate 4-H member
Olivia Brown will show her four Mini Lop rabbits named Jasmine, Rocket, Felicity and Benjee. is will be her third year showing rabbits at the fair, and she will bring back her grand champion rabbit, Jasmine, as well as increase her presentation skills.
Cloverbud 4-H member
Paxton Heeringa will experience the fair as a rst-year 4-H member. He will be helping at the Small Animal Experience (SAE) during the fair and will be learning about a lot of different animals to then teach visitors about them.
Cloverbud Micah Louws
e June Federal order Class III benchmark milk price was announced at $19.87 per hundredweight, up $1.32 from May, $4.96 above June 2023, and the highest Class III price since Dec. 2022.
e six-month Class III average stands at $16.92, down from $17.48 a year ago, and compares to $22.95 in 2022.
Friday’s futures settlements portended July at $19.72; August, $20.13; September, $20.50; October, $20.39; November, $20; and December at $19.44.
e Class IV price is $21.08, up 58 cents from May, $2.82 above a year ago, and the highest Class IV since Oct. 2023. Its sixmonth average is at $20.17, up from $18.59 a year ago, and compares to $24.67 in 2022.
Meanwhile, a higher
All Milk Price o set higher corn, soybean, and hay prices to lift the May milk feed price ratio. e USDA’s latest Ag Prices report shows the ratio at 2.24, up from 2.14 in April, and compares to 1.40 in May
2023.
e All Milk Price averaged $22 per hundredweight (cwt.), with a 4.17% butterfat test, up $1.50 from April, and $2.90 above May 2023, which had a 4.06% test.
e national corn price averaged $4.51 per bushel, up 12 cents from April, but $2.03 below a year ago. Soybeans averaged $11.90 per bushel, up a dime from April, but $2.50 per bushel below a year ago. Alfalfa hay averaged $202 per ton, up $7 from April but $77 below a year ago.
e May average cull price for beef and dairy combined climbed to $132 per cwt., up $2 from April, $29 above May 2023, and $60.40 above the 2011 base.
e Agriculture Department issued its long awaited Recommend Decision on amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Order pricing formulas. e decision stipulates milk composition factors be adjusted to 3.3% true protein, 6.0% other solids, and 9.3% nonfat solids.
It would eliminate 500-pound barrel cheddar cheese prices from the Dairy Product Mandatory Reporting Program survey and use only the 40-pound block cheddar price to determine the monthly average cheese price in the formulas. Make allowances would also be revised and the butterfat recovery factor would be updated to 91% from the current 90%.
e Decision returns to the higher of the advanced Class III and IV skim milk pricing factors in the base Class I skim milk price and implements a rolling monthly Class I extended shelf life (ESL) adjustment to “ensure better price equity for ESL products.” Class I di erential values would also be updated to re ect the increased cost of servicing the Class I market. After the Final Decision is published in the Federal Register, the dairy industry has 60 days to submit comments. After that, USDA has 60 days to release the Final Decision
for a vote by producers.
U.S. dairy cows are putting less milk in the tank and bird u may be part of the problem. e Agriculture Department’s preliminary data showed May output at 19.68 billion pounds, down 0.9% from May 2023, the 11th consecutive month output fell short of a year ago. e 24-State production was 18.9 billion pounds, down 0.7%.
April output in the 50 states was revised down 40 million pounds, down 0.6% from a year ago, instead of the 0.4% decline originally reported. e 24-State total was revised 27 million pounds lower, down 0.4%, not the 0.2% reported.
May cow numbers totaled 9.35 million, up 27,000 head since January and up 5,000 from the April count, which was revised up 5,000 head, but was 68,000 or 0.7% below May 2023. e 24-State count, at 8.893 million, was up 5,000 from April but 52,000 below a year ago. e April count was revised up 2,000 head.
Output per cow in the 50 states averaged 2,105 pounds, down three pounds or 0.1% from a year ago. e 24-State average, at 2,122 pounds, was down three pounds. April output per cow was revised down six and three pounds, respectively.
California production was down 55 million pounds or 1.5% from a year ago. Cow numbers were down 6,000 head and output per cow was down 25 pounds. at milk output loss was almost a third of the total drop in the nation’s milk production, according to HighGround Dairy economist Betty Berning in the July 1 “Dairy Radio Now” broadcast.
will bring two 1-year-old chickens known as production reds to the SAE. is is his rst year in 4-H and he will learn about the di erent fair entries open to all 4-H members.
e Small Animal Experience is hosted by Barn Buddies and will celebrate 15 years at the NWWF this year. At 3 p.m. Aug. 15, Barn Buddies will hold a birthday party for the SAE. At the exhibit, people will get to see a water bu alo calf, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs, goats, sheep, ducks, turkeys, gold sh, pigs, dairy calves and more.
Last year, there were 35,000 visitors who came through the exhibit during the fair. e SAE will be open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. all 10 days of the fair. ere will be a scavenger hunt and trivia wheel that will be available for visitors to enjoy and be involved in. 4-H members will also be ready to answer any questions about the animals they are hosting.
Last year there were 150 volunteers at the SAE. To volunteer this year, email smallanimalexperience@ gmail.com. Volunteers can be
pounds less put per cow. Michigan was up 0.1%. Cow numbers were up 2,000 and outweighed a 10 pound drop per cow. Both states are dealing with avian u. Minnesota was down 0.6%, New York was o 0.2%, and New Mexico again posted the biggest loss, down 14.7%, on a drop of 42,000 cows, although output per cow was up 10 pounds. Oregon was down 3.1%, on 4,000 fewer cow. Output per cow was unchanged.
Pennsylvania was o 0.9%, South Dakota showed the biggest gain, up 10.2%, thanks to 19,000 more cows and a 5 pound gain per cow. Texas was only down 0.3% and appears to be rebuilding its herd despite the re and the avian in uenza. Cow numbers were only down 2,000 head and output per cow was unchanged. Washington State was up 0.9% on 2,000 more cows and a ve-pound gain per cow. e e ect on milk output by avian u is hard to determine but StoneX broker Dave Kurzawski said in the June 24 “Dairy Radio Now” broadcast that “It’s alive and well in the U.S. and knocking down milk production and something we’re going to be dealing with for a while.”
to support the dairy operations a ected by HPAI and to stop the further spread. No worries about dairy product shortages. U.S. butter stocks grew some more in May though not as much as expected. e USDA’s latest Cold Storage report shows the May 31 inventory at 380.2 million pounds, up 18.1 million or 5.0% from the April and up 12.4 million pounds or 3.4% from May 2023.
American type cheese stocks fell to 821.0 million pounds, down 4.5 million or 0.5% from the April level and down 36.0 million pounds or 4.2% from a year ago. e other cheese category holdings crept up to 599.9 million pounds, up 4 million or 0.7% from April’s count, but down 16.5 million pounds or 2.7% from a year ago.
e total May 31 cheese inventory slipped to 1.442 billion pounds, down 720,000 pounds from the April count and 55.1 million pounds or 3.7% below a year ago. e report is viewed as bullish for both butter and cheese.
greeters, feed animals, clean animal pens, host trivia, care for animals, or be on safety watch. ere will also be a set-up and take-down team needed to help assemble and disassemble the exhibit.
All volunteers will shine bright in their matching red shirts as visitors walk through the exhibit.
Barn Buddies is very grateful for all its volunteers at the SAE during the fair. e Small Animal Experience focuses on the ve core values of the NWWF which are youth, community, agriculture, education, and entertainment.
e exhibit is hosted by youth, based on volunteers, includes production agriculture animals, has 4-H members ready to educate about animals, and involves fun interaction with the animals.
SAE is about having fun, working and playing to form bonds, sharing, teamwork, and exciting surprises. Barn Buddies 4-H Club is looking forward to the Northwest Washington Fair events and entries, the Small Animal Experience, and educating the public during the fair.
strong, says DMN. Cheese production is steady in the West. Milk demand from cheesemakers is stronger, however farm level milk output is generally declining in the region. Retail cheese demand is steady to stronger while food service is steady. Exports are steady to lighter as price competitiveness impacts the situation.
Almost defying gravity, CME butter closed Friday at $3.1325 per pound, up 0.75 cents on the week and 65.25 cents above a year ago, with three sales on the week. Butter churns ran lighter schedules this week. Cream availability was below typical holiday levels and some multiples inched higher, somewhat abnormal in a weekday holiday. Retail butter demand remains ahead of expectations. Some say prices around $3.10 per pound will keep orders in check but “Seasonal butter demand is only expected to push higher moving forward,” says DMN.
Cash dairy prices start July strong. e Cheddar blocks closed the holiday shortened week at $1.90 per pound, down a penny but 50.75 cents above a year ago. e barrels nished at $1.9025, 2.25 cents higher on the week, and 52.25 cents above a year ago.
e holiday threw less of a wrench in Midwest cheesemakers’ plans than is typical, says Dairy Market News. Multiple plants were running a normal ve-day workweek while milk availability holds up.
Butter production ranges steady to lighter in the West as churn maintenance takes place. e mid-week holiday was expected to loosen cream availability, as availability has generally been tighter in the region. Domestic butter demand is steady to lighter for retail and lighter for food service.
Grade A nonfat dry milk nished the week a quarter-cent lower, at $1.18 per pound, 9.25 cents above a year ago, with 6 sales logged in for the short week.
e USDA’s latest Livestock Dairy, and Poultry Outlook reported that, “As of June 14, Highly Pathogenic Avian In uenza (HPAI) was con rmed in 12 States and 101 dairy herds. Since the previous report, HPAI in dairy cows has been identi ed in two more States, Iowa and Wyoming. e number of a ected herds has doubled. USDA maintains the mandatory testing requirements for lactating dairy before interstate movement and mandatory reporting of positive in uenza A test results in livestock.”
Dry whey ended the week at 49.25 cents per pound, up a quarter-cent, highest since Feb. 26, and 26.50 cents above a year ago, with 2 CME sales on the week.
Wisconsin output was up 30 million pounds or 1.1% from a year ago, thanks to a 20 pound gain per cow and 2,000 additional cows. Idaho was o 0.6%, on 1,000 fewer cows and 10
e USDA announced additional details May 23
Cheesemakers are trying to get ahead of a tightening milkshed in the region which faced hot temperatures and/or heavy rains. Even before the weather conditions, cheesemakers were noting lighter component levels. Cheese demand ranges from steady to
-- Lee Mielke is a syndicated broadcast journalist who writes his monthly column Mielke Market that appears in the Lynden Tribune in Country Life.
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Barn Buddies 4-H Club Project Leader Kara Teachman demonstrates how to trim guinea pig toenails at the 2023 Small Animal Experience. (Photo courtesy Barn Buddies 4-H)
Classifieds
OF FIRST PUBLICATION
June 26, 2024
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Andrew C. Beers
Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 300 N. Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Published June 26 & July 3, 10, 2024
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM
In Re the Estates of METTE MARIE BANG, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00602-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 JUDGE: EVAN P. JONES
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 July 10, 2024 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Stephanie Inslee Inslee Maxwell & Associates Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 300 N. Commercial St., Suite 2 Bellingham, WA 98225
Published July 10, 17 & 24, 2024
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY
Estate of FRANK J. GENTILE, Deceased. NO. 24-4-04224-2 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT-
ORS The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator 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. 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(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 decedents’ probate and non-probate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 20, 2024
Administrator: Daniel Gentile, Jr.
Attorney for Administrator: Brian D. Ives, WSBA no. 22854 Address for Mailing or Service: Holman Cahill Garrett Ives Oliver & Andersen PLLC 5507 35th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105
Published June 26, July 3 & 10, 2024 LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM
ESTATE OF: Andy VanderVeen, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00554-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that on June 20, 2024, Sandra K. Knutzen was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Andy VanderVeen. Any person who has 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 provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ attorney, at the address stated bellow, a copy of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented with the later of (1) thirty days after the co-personal representatives 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, however, as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.0511 and 11.40.060.
This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of first publication. Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje WSBA# 21843 Attorney for Sandra K. Knutzen, Personal Representative
Published July 3, 10 & 17, 2024
Public Notice
LEGAL
Sumas Developments Joint Venture, David Grainger, PO Box 1112 Sumas, WA 98295-1112, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities. The industrial site, known as Aggregate Industries Pacific Northwest, is located at 309 Bob Mitchell Ave in Sumas. Operations are due to start up on/started on 7/1/2024. Industrial activities include General Freight Trucking, Local, LOCAL TRUCKING, WITHOUT STORAGE. Stormwater from the site discharges to Discharge Point A. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology concerning this application may notify Ecology in writing within 30 days of the last date of publication of
this notice. Comments may be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or ATTN: Water Quality Program - Industrial Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696
Published July 3 & 10, 2024
LEGAL
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SEASONALLY CHANGE A WATER RIGHT
TAKE NOTICE: That Bedlington Farms LLC of Lynden, WA on May 7, 2024, filed an application to seasonally change Groundwater Certificate 3690 with a priority date April 7, 1959. Certified use is for 200 gallons per minute and 120 acre-feet per year for irrigation of 60 acres. The certificated place of use is located within a portion of the NE¼ SE¼, NW¼ SE¼, and the SE¼ NE¼ of Section 31, Township 40N, Range 4E, W.M., within Whatcom County. The proposed change under Water Right Application No. CG1GWC3690@1 is for the 2024 irrigation season (May to September). The request is to change the Place of Use to a portion of the SE¼ NW¼, SW¼ NE¼, and SE¼ NE¼ of Section 31,
cording
We
money order only. Do not send cash. Send your protest with the $50.00 fee to the Department of Ecology at the address below within 30 days from: July 17, 2024 DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY CASHIERING OFFICE - NWROWR PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA,
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ANTIQUES
Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell
1214 W. Axton Rd. #B, Ferndale • 360-526-2305 www.facebook.com/applegrovejunctionantiques APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES
DeWaard & Bode
Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham
Outlet Store: 4175 Hannegan Road B’ham
360-733-5900 • www.dewaardandbode.com AUTOMOTIVE
Hinton Chevrolet
8139 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden • 866-230-4195
Imhof Automotive
Maintenance • Repair • Restoration Over 40 Years Experience-Master Certified Ferndale • 360-393-8938
Jim’s Automotive Experts, Inc.
102 East Main Street, Everson • 360-966-4440
Les Schwab Tire Center • 360-380-4660 1731 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale www.lesschwab.com
Louis Auto Glass
1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840
407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232
1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759
Pete’s Auto Repair LLC
6209 Portal Way, Ferndale
360-380-2277 • www.petesautorepair.net
Point S Zylstra Tire
501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493
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
BAKERIES
Lynden Dutch Bakery
421 Front St., Lynden
360-354-3911 • lyndendutchbakery.com
Lynden Just Desserts 1724 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-3911
BANKS & CREDIT
UNIONS
Banner Bank
138 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden
360-354-8100 • www.bannerbank.com
CABINETS
Lynden Interiors
2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com
Westside Building Supply
8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
CARPET CLEANING
Northwest Professional Services
360-354-4145 • www.npsclean.com
191 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden
CEMETERIES
Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com
East Wiser Lake Rd., Lynden • 360-647-4001 Lynden Cemetery • www.lyndencemetery.com
South Side of Front St., Lynden • 360-647-4001
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Bay City Supply
360-671-7400 • www.baycitysupply.com
P.O. Box 2073, 1250 Iowa Street Bellingham, WA 98229
COFFEE
Cruisin Coffee
1976 Kok Rd., Lynden Town Plaza, Lynden 5885 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-738-3789 CONCRETE
Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC
360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com
CONVENIENCE STORE
Delta Country Market
1306 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-1680
DRYER VENT CLEANING
Christensen Home Services
P.O. Box 29286, Bellingham
www.christensenhomeservices.com
Call or Text 360-594-1468
EYE CARE
Everson Vision Clinic, Dr. Alex Ilyin, OD
205 W Main St, Everson • 360-966-0445
Bethgutman.evc@aol.com
FARM & GARDEN
CHS Northwest
3500 Meridian St., Bellingham • 360-734-4010
1720 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale • 360-380-0578
415 Depot St., Lynden • 360-306-3800
119 17th St., Fairway, Lynden • 360-354-5671
300 Main St., Lynden • 360-354-1198
102 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4193
www.chsnw.com
Portal Way Farm and Garden
6100 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-384-3688
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Smits Compost
9030 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-3583 www.smitscompost.com
FINE JEWELRY
Originals by Chad 521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210
FLORISTS
Lynden Florea
306 Front St., Suite B, Lynden 360-306-8819 • lyndenflorea.com
M&M Floral
5453 Guide Meridian, Bellingham 360-398-1315 • www.mandmfloral.com
FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS
Whatcom Cremation & Funeral
“Our Community’s Most Affordable Cremations & Burials - from $995” 360-734-7073 • wcremation.com
GARAGE DOORS
Overhead Door Company of Bellingham 202 Ohio St, Bellingham • 360-734-5960 www.ohdbellingham.com
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.
8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155
Westside Building Supply
8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
GARBAGE & RECYCLING
Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc.
250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-3400
GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP
Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop
6605 Northwest Dr., Ferndale • 360-312-1431 www.appelcheese.com
GREASE TRAP
CLEANING
Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.
Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828 www.liljohnsanitary.net
GLASS, RESIDENTIAL
Louis Auto Glass
1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840 407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232
1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759
Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com
110 7th St., Lynden • 360-354-3937 6172 Portal Wy., Ferndale • 360-384-5956
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155
HARDWARE STORE
Lynden Ace Hardware 1736 Front St., Fairway Center, Lynden 360-354-2291
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Family Care Network
Lynden Family Medicine • 360-354-1333 1610 Grover St., Suite D-1, Lynden
Birch Bay Family Medicine • 360-371-5855 8097 Harborview Rd., Blaine www.familycarenetwork.com
Ferndale Family Medical Center • 360-384-1511 5580 Nordic Way, Ferndale The Healthy Bra Company, Maria C. Monti 425-478-0246 • abraforyou@aol.com www.thehealthybracompany.org
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Lynden Interiors
2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155
Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223 4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham
HOME LOANS
Edge Home Finance- Mortgage Broker
Dave Ohligschlager- Loan Officer * O/C 360-815-1768 • daveo@edgehomefinance.com
NMLS #891464 / 422225 Movement Mortgage Hendor Rodriguez, Loan Officer
700 Front St. Suite B, Lynden 360-820-1787 • hendorthelendor.com Hendor.rodriguez@movement.com
NMLS #404085
INSURANCE
& FINANCIAL
Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc 8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868
www.amywarenski.com
Brown & Brown
501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488
Country Financial®, Len Corneto 102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197 Country Financial®
Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative 1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975
Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC 4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham 360-527-2334 • hicllc.net
Guide Insurance Services
1780 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-2200
Guided Solutions (formerly Vibrant USA)
504 Front St. Suite #101, Lynden 866-733-5111 • guidedsolutions.com
Jeff Lamphere Insurance 113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com
Oltman Insurance & Financial Services 360-354-5988
8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden
VanDalen Insurance
Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433 LUMBER
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155 Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
MEDIATION
Bellingham Mediation & Consulting
Sheri Russell, JD • 360-255-1666 www.bellinghammediation.com
MEDICARE INSURANCE PLANS
Guided Solutions (formerly Vibrant USA) 504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • guidedsolutions.com
Jeff Lamphere Insurance 113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com
VanDalen Insurance
Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433
MOSS REMOVAL
Max Moss Erasers
629-219-8471 • themaxmosserasers@gmail.com No chemicals, all green!
PEST & RODENT CONTROL
Environmental Pest Control Inc.
3003 Bennett Drive, Bellingham • 360-676-5120 www.epestcontrol.net
PET CARE
Northwest Kitty Care
www.northwestkittycare.com • 360-319-7536 instagram.com/northwestkittycare
PRINT & PUBLISHING
Lynden Print Company www.LyndenPrintCo.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444
Lynden Tribune www.LyndenTribune.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444
REAL ESTATE
HomeSmart One Realty Kyle Christensen 414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham www.kylechristensenrealty.com Call or Text 360-594-1468
HomeSmart One Realty- Rick Meyer
Managing Broker, GRI, CRS, SRES 414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham Call or text: 360-410-1213
REAL Broker LLC- Patrick Johnson patrickjohnsonrealestate.com Call or Text 360-988-1821
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE STORAGE
Bellingham RV Storage Quality Covered RV Storage Bakerview/Irongate area • Bellingham, WA 360-671-6100 • BellinghamRVBoatStorage.com
RECYCLING, REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS
Green Earth Technology 774 Meadowlark Rd., Lynden • 360-354-4936
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE
Bordertown Mexican Food Truck 312 3rd St, Lynden • 360-305-1290 Little Caesars 1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656
ROOFING
Joostens Roofing
Bellingham • 360-815-7663
SENIOR CARE
Echo Valley Adult Day Care and Respite 8472 Silver Lake Road, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Echovalleyrespite.com • 360-319-8958
SEPTIC INSTALLATION
Tyas & Tyas 3966 Deeter Rd., Everson • 360-988-6895
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING
Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc. Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828 www.liljohnsanitary.net
SPORTS & RECREATION
Dave’s Sports Shop 1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591 Lynden Skateway 421 Judson Street, Lynden • 360-354-3851 www.LyndenSkateway.com
VETERINARY
Kulshan Veterinary 8880 Benson Rd, Lynden 6220 Portal Wy, Ferndale www.kulshanvet.com • 360-354-5095