New district resource o cer at Ferndale
School District
On July 15, Ferndale Mayor Greg Hansen and members of the council listen to a presentation from Ferndale Police Chief Kevin Turner regarding an interlocal agreement to council regarding the district resource o cer position. (Racquel Muncy for the Record)
Ferndale City Council also discusses tenant billing at July 15 meeting
By Racquel Muncy For the Record
FERNDALE — Ferndale City Council discussed utility billing for tenants and a Ferndale School District resource o cer position during its July 15 meeting. Council discussed the possibility of removing tenants from the bimonthly utility bills and instead solely bill the owner. ese bills include water, sewer and storm.
According to Finance Director Danielle Ingham the current practice is to add or remove tenants at any point in the month, both from residential and commercial locations. However, ultimately it is the owner who is responsible for account balances as the balance is tied to the property. is is di erent from other non-city utility bills such as internet or electricity that follow the
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WCLS reaches Hispanic communities
New cultural liaisons help expand services
for Spanish speakers
By Ava Ronning For the Record
WHATCOM — With the addition of a Spanishspeaking phone line and two cultural liaisons, Whatcom County libraries have expanded their services to the Hispanic community in new ways. is year, Whatcom County Library System hired Amelia Martinez and Diana Antaño for the new position of cultural liaison. e Spanish phone line is scheduled to begin on Aug. 1 and will allow Spanishspeaking patrons to speak directly with Spanishspeaking sta at the library through a separate designated number, rather than selecting their language from the menu reached at the library’s English-speaking phone number.
WCLS also has implemented “I speak Spanish” name tags for sta who pass a pro ciency test and has a Mujeres Latinas club, one of the library’s highestattended programs. WCLS is also developing a Spanish website with information that is particularly relevant for the Hispanic community.
e new liaisons work together and separately to interact with the Latino and Hispanic community in Whatcom County to cater the library’s programs and services to what they need most, starting with connecting them to the library. Together, they have also hosted online bilingual storytimes, and done numerous outreach events in communities and schools.
Much of Antaño and
Martinez’ work is focused on kids and families, to cultivate a love of reading at a young age.
“My motivation is just to help [people] feel welcome, to help them feel that [the library is] a safe place … and to hear from the community what they would like from the library and to know the library services better,” Martinez said.
Since Martinez learned English later in life after growing up in Sinaloa, Mexico where there weren’t many public libraries, she now nds that she can understand and help immigrant families in a way that other people may not be able to.
She recalled a time when a Spanish-speaking patron told her about getting a jury duty notice, con-
Front Street Arts Festival at Jansen Art Center
Ferndale’s Liz Cunningham one of 20 artists participating in inaugural event
By Bill Helm Editor
LYNDEN — Jansen Art Center’s marketing manager has come up with an event that will be fun for the community, raise awareness about the center and its programs, and o er a peek into what each studio does. Called the Front Street Arts Festival, this event will be from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27 with booths lined up along Front and 4th streets.
As marketing manager at Jansen Art Center, Amanda Slusser said she hopes to make this inaugural event an annual occurrence.
“ is year is a scaled down version of my original idea/plan because we were so limited on time,” Slusser said. “I came up with the idea back in March after we had the winter fundraiser.”
Slusser brought her idea to the center’s board of directors and studio leaders. Once they approved the project, Slusser “hit the ground running.”
With 20 con rmed vendors which consist of local artists, Jansen Art Center teachers and students, as well as past exhibitors, to name a few, each of the center’s studios will have booths to demonstrate their art and sell items to support the program, Slusser explained.
e participating vendors are as
follows: Wesley Kriz of Bear Tracks Pottery, Amy Popelka of Tac Tile Company, Casey Burge of Fox + Moon, Cynthia Topp of Magic Carpet Jewelry, Rebecca Allbaugh of Enigma Candle Foundry, Arielle Mehl of Ari & Aura, Sydney Denessen of Tin Ventures, Carolynn Wicker of Carolynn’s Art, Greg and Melanie Dugan of Art Studio 2120, Katelyn Schneider of MoKa & Mulberry, Liz Cunningham of Lizbeth Beaded Jewelry, LeslieAnn Bestor of Carpe Yarnum Designs, Katie McCullough of Katie Rose handmade, Mathew Fry, Sarah Trinneer, Julianna North, Colin Molaski, Cindy Roy & Lynn Gulianni, Laurie Johnson and Chet Noll.
e Front Street Arts Festival is for kids of all ages, with the following kids activities available: making yarn birds with Dana Murphy at 10
Liz Cunningham creates her bead jewelry. Cunningham, a Ferndale resident, is one of 20 scheduled vendors for the inaugural Front Street Arts Festival, July 27 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden. (Photo Courtesy Liz Cunningham)
Diana Antaño, and Amelia Martinez, from left, host a WCLS booth at an outreach event. (Courtesy photo)
People gather as the Whatcom County Library System attends an outreach event at a mobile resource and health fair program in Custer. (Courtesy photo) See Libraries on A6
LYNDEN — Food Drive Friday is planned for Aug. 9 at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden. is annual event gives fairgoers an opportunity for free admission and helps thousands of hungry people in Whatcom County.
Sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Food Drive Friday o ers free admission (normally $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 62+ and $10 for children 6-12) to the fair from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at Gates 1 and 5 in exchange for four items.
Local food banks request canned proteins, fruits and vegetables, dry pinto beans,
pasta and rice. Brown & Brown also is conducting food drives through Aug. 8 at its three Washington locations in Lynden and Seattle.
Donations will be given to the Whatcom County Food Bank Network, which includes the Bellingham, Blaine, Everson/Nooksack Valley, Ferndale, Foothills, Lummi Tribal, Nooksack Tribal, Point Roberts, Salvation Army and Project Hope (Lynden) food banks.
“Our rst Food Drive Friday collected 5.8 tons of food for local people in need last year,” said Alex Bogaard,
president of the Seattle and Lynden o ces of Brown & Brown Insurance Services.
“Many compassionate people brought more than four items. Since hunger in our community is even more challenging in summer months when there are fewer food drives, we’re asking people to again be generous with their donations.”
If not going to the fair on Aug. 9, food donations may be brought to Brown & Brown’s Lynden o ce at 501 Front St., weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, call 360-354-4488.
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a.m., hand building clay with Pam Fredback at 11:30 a.m., watercolor painting with Angela Wright at 1 p.m., and weave a strand with Marcia Ford at 2:30 p.m. According to the Jansen Art Center website, jansenartcenter.org, kids activities will be 15-20 minute projects, and each child will go home with something special.
Also on schedule at the Front Street Arts Festival are kids art activities in the kids booth, face painting, food
trucks, a supplies sale in the textiles studio with Whatcom Weavers Guild, and “volunteers ready to give visitors a tour of the Jansen Art Center throughout the day,” Slusser said. e cafe inside Jansen, Festival Espresso, will also be open for business. Also, there will be plenty of live music, with singer, songwriter and guitarist Callum McCa rey at 10 a.m., a piano recital with Galip Chen, Phoebe Cai and Shantha Gunasekera at noon, Dry Martini at 1 p.m. and the Jansen Jazz Orchestra at 4 p.m. Parking for the Front
As marketing manager at Jansen Art Center, Amanda Slusser said she hopes to make the Front Street Arts Festival an annual occurrence. (Bill Helm/Lynden Tribune)
Street Arts Festival will be available along Front Street, as well as the public parking lot across from the Jansen Art Center. Parking is limited, so plan ahead.
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 Lyndenbased 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 26
Senior Summer Games
Lynden Community/Senior Center will celebrate the Summer Olympics with its own senior events. Bring out your comradery and have fun testing you and your team’s skills at ping pong, relay races and more. The games begin after lunch at 12:45 p.m. and are free. The center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.
July 27
Front Street Arts Festival
The Front Street Arts Festival, July 27, is a one-day event in Lynden. With artist booths lining 4th & Front streets, attendees can explore a kaleidoscope of artistic expression, from paintings to weaving and beyond. Live art demonstrations o er an intimate look at the artist’s creative process. Families can nurture young artistic talents at the
kids’ interactive art area, while the piano lounge resonates with live music, filling the air with enchanting melodies. Enjoy the local food vendors on site. This inaugural festival supports the Jansen Art Center and raises awareness of the arts. Visit jansenartcenter.org for more information.
July 24
Ferndale Library Storytime
Ferndale Library’s Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24. For children 2-6 years old. Meet us in the Children’s Story Garden at Ferndale’s Hovander Park, 5299 Nielsen Ave., for an outdoor program that includes stories, rhymes and songs with opportunities for movement and interactive participation. At 11 a.m., a special event as local children’s author Rebecca Van Slyke will read her newest book, The Power of Yeti, and share other books she has published. Our United Way of Whatcom County coordinator, Denise Kilcline will introduce you to Imagination Library
July 26-27
Whatcom Old Settlers
Free fun filled week-end at Pioneer Village, Pioneer Park, Ferndale. Free: main stage entertainment, kids activities, Log Cabin house museums open, lots of vendors, and food. Adult dances both nights at the Red Barn (entrance fee). Event schedule at whatcomoldsettlers.com.
July 27
Lynden Airport Open House
Looking for a great summertime event? Come to the Jansen Field/ Lynden Airport Open House, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27.
Free admission, free parking in the LTI lot on the south side of airport. No fee to static display your aircraft. Check out the airplanes, make new friends. Food and drink can be purchased from the on-site food truck. Vintage fire truck onsite for children to explore. Please leave your pets at home. Hosted by the City of Lynden.
July 31
Ferndale Library Storytime
At 10:30 a.m. July 31, meet us in the Children’s Story Garden at Ferndale’s Hovander Park, 5299 Nielsen Ave., for an outdoor program that includes stories, rhymes, and songs with opportunities for movement and participation. Ferndale Library’s Storytime is for children 2-6 years old.
July 31-Aug. 3
Vintage Farming Days Puget Sound Antique Tractor and
Machinery Association (PSAT&MA) will sponsor its annual Vintage Farming Days even, July 31-Aug. 3 at Berthusen Park in Lynden. Look at old-fashioned tools and equipment used for farm production. A few of the many activities include a parade, candy scramble, threshing, steam and gas sawmills, demonstrations, gas engines, tractor/lawn mower pulling, antique cars, trucks, tractors and machinery, farm toy displays and antique booths and vendors. Daily events, featured events, children’s events. For more information, visit psatma.org.
Aug. 2-31
Visage and Vessel
Aug. 2-31, Allied Arts will showcase Visage & Vessel, a diverse collection of artistic works utilizing various materials and mediums to convey creativity and expression. Through drawings, paintings, ceramics and sculpture, the exhibition encapsulates a rich tapestry of creative exploration. Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall, Bellingham,is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go to support the arts in our community. For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-6768548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts. org.
Aug. 3
Autism Walk
The 2024 Whatcom County Autism Walk will take place on the track at Nooksack Valley High School, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson, from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 3. Free to the public. The first 100 kiddos get a fidget bag. There will be resources for families. Talk about your autism journey, meet other autism families and support each other. There will be princesses and superheroes to welcome you all. This walk is not sponsored by Nooksack Valley School District. For more information, email amber.klein82@yahoo. com.
Aug. 3
Wonka magic comes to Bender Fields WECU and City of Lynden will bring the movie Wonka magic to Bender Fields on Saturday, Aug. 3. Show up early, claim your spot, then play in the park before the show, which starts at dusk (about 9:10 p.m.). Movie will be shown at Bender’s cricket ground west of the sand volleyball courts.
Aug. 6
Business Referral Group
Meet & Greet Lunch
Calling all local businesses. Enjoy a no-host delicious lunch while
connecting with like-minded professionals, learn about Business Network International (BNI) and exploring opportunities for collaboration. Don’t miss this chance to build valuable relationships and learn how to take your business to the next level by applying for membership in our new North Whatcom BNI chapter. If your business relies on referrals, RSVP today by phone or text to Tanea Stephens, 206-579-4545, or email taneastephens@bni.com and bring your business cards. We look forward to meeting you
Aug. 16-18
Noisy Waters Mural Festival
Noisy Waters Mural Festival will take place at Bellingham’s Waterfront on Aug. 16-18. This event will feature 25 mural artists to activate a wider diversity of artistic representation in the community. The festival is free and open to the public and will be held at the Peter Paulson Stage, adjacent to Trackside Beer Garden at 298 W. Laurel St. For a schedule of events and a description of performing artists, visit noisywatersmuralfest.com
Aug. 24
Meridian High School alumni all-class reunion
Meridian High School alumni all-class reunion, from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Meridian High School, 194 W. Laurel Road. Food trucks will be on-site. Bring your classic car, truck, boat, tractor or camper. Enjoy an afternoon of reminiscing with fellow alumni. This is a free event. RSVP, encouraged but not required, to Meridian505Alumni@gmail.com.
Sept. 1-30
September Eat Local Month
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make and cook it to share with us. All month long, Sustainable Connections will highlight opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. Visit sustainableconnections.org for more.
Sept. 14
Whatcom County Farm Tour
The free Whatcom County Farm Tour will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Each location will o er a unique opportunity to meet the folks who grow and raise your food and learn more about how that food makes it from the farm to your plate. All ages are welcome. Visit sustainableconnections.org for more information.
FORUM
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.
Everson City Council
Everson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the secondand fourthTuesday of each month at Everson City Hall, 111 W. Main St. Visit ci.everson.wa.us for meeting agendas or for more information.
Nooksack City Council
Nooksack City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Nooksack City Hall, 103 W. Madison St. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Visit cityofnooksack. com for meeting agendas or for more information.
Sumas City Council
Sumas City Council meets at 7 p.m. the secondand fourthMonday of each month at Sumas City Hall, 433 Cherry St. Planning Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month if needed. Other committees meet only as needed. Visit cityofsumas. com for meeting agendas or for more information.
Ferndale City Council
Ferndale City Council meets at 5 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Meetings are held at the City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Ave. Visit cityo erndale. org for agendas and links to council and other committee meetings.
Whatcom County Council
Whatcom County Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 105, Bellingham. Visit whatcomcounty.us for agendas and links to council and other committee meetings.
GUEST OPINION
Respect one another, regardless of politics
As a citizen, a voter and a political candidate I feel that I have to comment on the shooting of presidential candidate Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on June 13. You may ask why I, a candidate for a local ofce, want to be on record about this incident. Well, it’s been said, “All politics are local.” While many of our national leaders have weighed in on this horrible event, it’s important that all of us pause to consider the implications of what happened in Pennsylvania whether we live in Northwest Washington or the other Washington. We talk to our friends and neighbors in our local communities, and we’ve all heard (or been a part of) political discussions that escalate into arguments... sometimes violent ones. ese arguments can lead to the fracturing of friendships and family
LETTERS Give Lynda Lucas a thumbs-up
Editor, As many of you are aware, this is the week of Old Settlers Picnic at Pioneer Park in Ferndale. We have a terri c president named Lynda Lucas who along with our 13 trustees and several volunteers from around Whatcom County all work together to make this a successful event. If you are in the park and see a golf cart zing by, do not distract the lady driving. Just give her a thumbs-up sign, for a job well done. She works many hours each year for this event. She is a God send for our Old Settlers Association. Bless all of you who will help make it happen.
Jacelyn Jodock King 35-year trustee and volunteer with the Whatcom County Old Settlers Association
gatherings and can drive a wedge into the way we relate to each other right here in Whatcom County. I think it’s important that we all take a step back and re ect on a few facts:
Fact No. 1 relates to the opening words of the Constitution of the United States: We, the people... We need to remember that there have been political parties, strong ones, for nearly as long as our country has existed. When it came to supporting the idea of our new nation, though, We e People embraced the need to put party allegiances aside and work together to form a more perfect union.
Fact No. 2 is that we live in a representative democracy where we elect people to represent us in government. Part of that election process includes an understanding that some candidates for o ce may disagree with some of our ideals. e nal
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mix of representatives elected, though, are there to hammer out policies that bene t us all. We may not agree with some of those policies. en again, we may agree with some policies our neighbors and fellow voters disagree with.
Fact No. 3 is that our country was founded with the concept of free and fair elections. We must trust our fellow voters, no matter what we may think of their values, to vote honestly for candidates they believe will uphold their values.
e American people as a whole have never advocated violence to overthrow or eliminate candidates for o ce. at is an action of ignorance and authoritarianism, and cannot be condoned in our representative democracy.
I call on all state and local candidates to join me in condemning this violent act, and to work together to ensure our elections are free, fair, and not impacted by any sort of violence.
-- A resident of Custer, J.G. Sandy Phillips is an independent candidate for Charter Review in District 4
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OBITUARIES
Sandra Jean (Matheis) Sinclair
Sandra Jean (Matheis)
Sinclair, our cherished mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, was carried home by the Heavenly Angels on the morning of ursday, June 27, 2024, to meet her Lord Jesus face to face. We know that Dad and Mom, brothers Jimmy and Rick, and a host of relatives were also there to greet her.Oh, what a reunion that must have been!
sity in 1970 with a degree in elementary education, Sandi taught preschool in Philadelphia and Chicago for a total of 40 years. Sandi moved back to Lynden in 2015 to be closer to some of her family.
Sandi was born on Dec. 17, 1946, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Jack and Jean (Herwerden) Matheis and was the oldest of six siblings. With her dad in the ministry and her husband in the army, Sandi made many moves during her lifetime; living in various places, including Germany and six di erent states. Upon graduating from Dordt Univer-
Henry ‘Hank’ Hoekstra
Sandi, with her beautiful smile, her good taste in fashion, her listening ear, her loving and joyful spirit, along with a dash of feistiness mixed with a stubborn streak; lived a life of faith, integrity, love, and service. Blessed with many talents, Sandi used her God-given gifts to bless others - as a gifted musician in playing piano and organ for school and church choirs, singing in choirs and school musicals with her beautiful soprano voice, and using her artistic creativity in designing and making an assortment of unique seasonal crafts with her students, grandkids, and family. At various stages of her life, she
Henry “Hank” Hoekstra, 86 years old, went into the loving arms of Jesus on July 16, 2024, at Christian Health Care Center after a battle with Parkinson’s Plus (and PSP). Hank was born June 14, 1938, in Artesia, CA, to Metske and Florence (Vos) Hoekstra, and was a lifetime resident in Whatcom County. He had his entire schooling
Elinor Louise Montgomery
Elinor Louise Montgomery passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024 at Whatcom Hospice House with her family at her side. She was born on Dec. 28, 1939 in Bellingham and was raised on the family farm at Ten Mile. Elinor graduated from Meridian High School in 1957 and she
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created beautiful home decorations, clothes, purses, and fashion accessories sold at craft fairs. ere wasn’t a craft idea she couldn’t recreate and improve upon.
Most recently, Sandi was very appreciated as she served in a leadership role for the Sonlight Church Women’s Bible Class. is leadership position pushed her out of her comfort zone, but it brought her immense joy and pride as she discovered a side of herself that she did not know was there. She worked hard to be a prepared, loving, and compassionate leader.
Sandi loved to bake, and yes (even though she couldn’t eat sweets), made yummy cookies and desserts for family gatherings. Sandi introduced the Matheis family to the touch of cold dish at our anksgiving meals and made the best mac and cheese dish that we have yet to duplicate (fortunately we found her recipe).
Sandi loved anything with bling and sparkle, the color red,
at Lynden Christian School and served six-and-a-half years in the US military. Hank married Marge (Jager) on June 24, 1959, and they just celebrated 65 years of marriage. He survived a life-threatening farming accident and should not have lived beyond Aug. 25, 1971, but God gave him 53 additional years. For 26 years, Hank ran a successful family dairy farm, then worked for other farmers and spent a number of years at WRS. Hank deeply loved the Lord and his family and often a rmed his thankfulness saying “We have a great God”, and “We have a wonderful family.” Hank is
married her high school sweetheart, Lonnie Montgomery, in 1959. Elinor and Lonnie made their homes in the Laurel and Ten Mile areas of Whatcom County, where they raised their daughters, Mary and Anne.
Elinor was an avid life-long reader, especially of U.S. history and biographies. She and Lonnie traveled throughout North
Ron “Butch” Digerness, 81, passed away peacefully in his Birch Bay home on July 10, 2024. Born on Nov. 15, 1942, in Whatcom County to Gay and Bernice Digerness, Ron graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1960, where he met his beloved wife, Joan. Ron was known for his sense of humor, kindness and dedication to his community. He enjoyed living in the Paci c Northwest where he embraced boating in the San Juan Islands, shing, crabbing and
bu alo plaid, sh and chips, Hallmark movies, and the Philadelphia Eagles football team. She absolutely did not like bananas, baseball, or “books that have way too many words!” On an unknown side note, Sandi was known for winning awards for her impeccable penmanship.
Sandi’s life had its disappointments and struggles, but as a faithful follower of her Lord Jesus, she remained steadfast in her rock-solid assurance that her Jesus would always be with her showering her with His goodness and grace. How tting that the name Sandra means: strength, protector, and resilience, along with the spiritual context of, the essence of inner strength and the ability to overcome. Sandi was a beautiful example to family and friends of these exemplary traits. Sandi adored and loved her family and made every e ort to be part of their lives, making trips to see her family in Chicago twice a year. And oh, how she loved being Grandma Sandi to her three grands, Jake, Frankie,
survived by his loving wife Marge, siblings Julia (Durwyn) Plagerman, Ev (Stan) Vander Veen, Dennis (Pat) Hoekstra; children Marnie (Phil) Collier, Alvin (Kelly) Hoekstra, and Karen (Phil) Ellis; grandkids Stanton (Abby) Smith, Nicole (Tony) Bien, Ben Ellis, Kate (Danny) Gutierrez, Lindie (Brett) Bajema, and Tyler Hoekstra; and great-grandchildren Everly, Brightly, Felicity and Clay Bajema.
Hank was predeceased by siblings Frank (Glenda) Hoekstra, Gert (Ray) Tjoelker, and Melvin (Edna) Hoekstra.
Hank was deeply dedicated to his faith, family and community. He served on church boards and Lynden Christian school board and he earned various farm-
America, Scandinavia and Europe, often visited museums, art galleries, cathedrals, cemeteries, presidential libraries and many other historical sites. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends. She hosted countless holiday gatherings, reunions, birthdays, wedding showers, and baby showers. She is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Lonnie Montgomery, daughters, Mary Montgomery (Gary Sparling) and Anne Kirk (Scott Kirk), granddaughters, Elizabeth Kirk
spoiling his miniature schnauzers. Ron was a loving father, who cherished his family and found joy in sitting on the benches of any gym or eld to watch them play sports.
Ron is survived by his wife Joan of 53 years, his six children Mike Digerness (Marie), Steve Digerness (Jodi), Daniel Bortles, Matt Bortles, Jami Hunt (Dave), and Jill Conner (Scott), 13 grandchildren, vegreat-grandchildren, his siblings Jerry Digerness (Judy), Arlene Dickerboom (Dick), and Lois Slotemaker (Terry), and countless friends he has met throughout his life, here in Whatcom County and Yuma, Arizona where he and his wife Joan enjoyed their winter months over the last 20 years. He will be deeply missed.
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and AJ, and also to her three step-grands, Shannon, Megan, and Lizzy. Sandi is survived by son Nick (Kelly) Sinclair and daughter Christi (Kevin) Haggerty, brothers Tim and Dan, and sisters Nancy and Barbara. She is also survived by sisters-inlaw, Mimi, Fran, Karen, brotherin-law Jim, and numerous nieces and nephews. e Matheis and Sinclair families give all praise to God for the life, love, and legacy of our dear Sandi. We will truly miss her presence in our lives, but we are so thankful knowing she is now using her gifts in the presence of her Lord Jesus! Soli Deo Gloria! Yes, to God be the glory.
A celebration of life service will be held at Sonlight Community Church in Lynden at 2 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024. Memorials in lieu of owers can be made in Sandi’s name to the American Diabetes Association via diabetes.org
Funeral services are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
ing quality awards. He loved connecting with people and could frequently be found welcoming people in the church lobby, calling them on their birthdays, and sharing with people over co ee. e family sends special thanks to the Whatcom Hospice care team and all loving and devoted caregivers along the way. A service celebrating Hank’s life will be held Wednesday, July 31 at 2 p.m. at North County Christ the King, Lynden. In lieu of owers, donations may be given to Luis Palau Ministries or NCCTK missions fund. e ceremony will be live-streamed at Gillies Facebook page. Memories and condolences can be left at their website.
and Katherine Kirk, sister, Isabel Covalt, sister-in-law Karen Bruce, and many nieces and nephews. e family is deeply grateful for the wonderful Whatcom Hospice sta and the compassionate care given to Elinor in the nal months of her life.
A private burial service was held at Ten Mile Cemetery, attended by family and close friends.
A celebration of Elinor’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 29 at Faith Lutheran Church,
A gathering to celebrate Jewell’s life will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Pavilion at Pioneer Park in Ferndale. Friends and family are welcome.
Gordon W. “Gordy” Hamilton, age 72, of Lynden, passed away at his home Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born on Feb. 24, 1952 in Great Falls, MT to parents Edwin and Frances (Kisselburg) Hamilton. Gordy is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Deena Hamilton, and his three daughters, Sunny (Ben) Tarrell, Mandi Hamilton, and Hollie (Colin) Morris. A memorial service for Gordy will be held at Sunrise Baptist Church on Aug. 10, 2024 at 2 p.m.
To view a more complete obituary and share your memories of Gordy, please visit Sig’s Funeral Services website.
Marjorie ‘Margie’ Diane (Loomer)
Margie (Loomer, Hawley) Gri th, age 89, of Ferndale and Kenmore will be laid to rest at Bayview Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29 at the Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham. Please share your memories in her online guest book at the Westford Funeral Home website.
Donald Stone Sr. & Veld Gile
Donald Stone, Sr., 93, of Ferndale, passed away peacefully June 3, 2024. He was surrounded by family. Donald’s sister, Veld Gile, 89, also in Ferndale, passed away peacefully, June 26, 2024. She was also surrounded by family.
A combined graveside service will take place July 27, 11 a.m. at Saxon Cemetery. e address is 1236 Bowman Road, Acme.
Please join us for a celebration of life, later that day at 1 p.m., Berthusen Park, 8837 Berthusen Road, Lynden.
2750 McLeod Road, Bellingham. In lieu of owers, gifts in Elinor’s memory may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy. Bellingham, WA 98225, and to the Meridian Public Schools Foundation Scholarship Fund, 525 Beard Road, Lynden, WA 98264. Elinor lived a full life and will be remembered for her warmth, humor, generosity, as well as her love of family, friends and her community. Please share memories at Westford Funeral Home website.
cerned they were being called to court when they didn’t do anything wrong, so Martinez explained how jury duty works and helped them ll out the form. Martinez said she particularly enjoys moments like this where she can help someone understand something better.
One thing Antaño nds especially rewarding is their work with the migrant community.
“ ere is an organization called Vamos Outdoors and we work with them, the Lynden School District, and other organizations,” Antaño said. “We bring the library and activities to the kids who are here for the summers … a lot of their parents are working on the farms and we bring books on some of our programs that they [haven’t been able to] attend.”
One of the most prominent issues that the two expressed interest in xing is that some Spanish-speaking patrons have struggled with technology, so most of the communication and feedback so far has been
in-person through speaking with the families. Furthermore, some families only speak Indigenous languages like Mixteco, so Antaño said she would like to expand services for people who are Hispanic but don’t speak Spanish. Martinez and Antaño found an organization called Empower the Next Generation that focuses on preserving Hispanic Indigenous languages, and aims to work with them more in the future. is year, the two will work closely with farming organizations and communities, expand their schools outreach to all ages, and pitch numerous ideas to WCLS to determine what works best. Martinez and Antaño said the community support, trust and positive feedback has been rewarding, from both the Hispanic community and beyond.
“I grew up in Whatcom and I know from experience how important it is to see someone that’s from my culture and speaks Spanish in these positions because I know that’s something I would have loved to see more of when I was a kid,” said Antaño.
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She said the process of adding and removing tenants frequently becomes very time consuming because then Utility Billing Clerk Sharon Clay has to create individual bills.
Ingham said she does not anticipate the change causing any sort of signicant savings for the City, however it will help reduce sta time and costs associated with the billings.
According to the sta report, sta time could then be used toward projects within the nance department that have been put on hold. It will also allow sta to use their time more e ciently, the report explained.
“By reducing redundancy in billing, reducing paper by going digital for billing and daily operations, and meeting anticipated growth by building administrative e ciencies, sta hopes to extend the need for an additional nance department member for another ve
years or more,” the sta report states.
Ingham also clari ed that according to the city code the utility bill is still the responsibility of the owner, this change is only to who is receiving the bill. e tenant would also still have the ability to set up an account to log in to see and pay the utility bill.
Ingham said many building owners do not understand that the bill is ultimately their responsibility and hopefully this change would clear that up.
Mayor Greg Hansen also said that unlike the non-city utility companies, the City of Ferndale has a responsibility and a legal obligation to collect due to being a public utility and not having any built in pro t to counteract those who may not pay the bill.
Council was not expected to make a decision, but to start the discussion.
Ingham said sta will spend time to reach out to stakeholders and the community to address
any concerns. Sta will return to council sometime in 2025 with action to be taken.
Council also discussed and ultimately approved an interlocal agreement with Ferndale School District to re-establish a district resource o cer, formerly called a school resource o cer.
Police Chief Kevin Turner said he had met with the superintendent and they were both in favor of re-establishing the position.
Turner said the position was originally established several years ago, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic and district budget struggles the position ceased in 2021.
e police department agreed to a phased-in approach in terms of the position cost in order to help the school district during the budget di culties.
e city will help pay 50% of the position the rst year and the idea is to pay 25% the second year and by year three the district will be able to budget for the entire po-
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Ferndale Arts Commission to hold special meeting
FERNDALE — e
Ferndale Arts Commission has scheduled a 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 meeting in the Ferndale City Hall Main Conference Room to review a request for proposals (RFP) to solicit an artist for the design, fabrication and installation of a sculpture to be placed in Ferndale’s Gri ntown Park, 5786 Second Ave. is is an open public meeting.
sition, however the district is only able to go into single-year contracts at the moment, according to Turner. e 50% cost for this rst year comes out to $65,527.
O cer Carl Kennerley was selected to ll the position.
“I believe Carl is very well suited for this position and will excel,” Turner said.
Council Member Ryan O’Larey asked what would happen to Kennerley should the school district decide it is not within budget to have a district resource o cer. Turner said the police department would be able to absorb the position.
Council Member Erin Gunter, who is an employee of Vista Middle School, said she was pleased with the re-establishment of the position.
“I personally am excited to have someone consistent, someone solid like Carl,” Gunter said.
“I think he’s going to be amazing.”
Woman dies in car accident near Nugents Corner
Sta Reports
WHATCOM — An 87-year-old Burlington woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident north of Nugents Corner near Lawrence. Judith Cook, 87, was pronounced dead at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham following an
accident on SR9 at approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. Cook and her husband Charles, 86, were traveling northbound on SR9 when the vehicle driven by Auburn resident Blaise Zongo, 29, was traveling southbound on SR9. According to Washington State Patrol’s press memo, the vehicle Zongo was driving crossed the centerline and struck the Cook’s vehicle head-
Whatcom News: Primary voting begins, gas prices down again
on. Both vehicles reportedly came to rest in the northbond lane’s right shoulder. All three motorists were wearing their seat belts at time of impact, WSP reported.
Both Judith and Charles Cook were transported to St. Joseph. Zongo was uninjured, WSP reported.
Neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to be involved in the accident, WSP reported. However, the cause of the accident is believed to be distracted driving.
Lummi chairman, Senator Murray discuss efforts to combat fentanyl Sta reports
BELLINGHAM — On
July 16, Sen. Patty Murray met with Lummi Nation Chairman Anthony Hillaire to discuss federal and tribal government collaboration in ghting the fentanyl crisis. According to a July 16 press release from the Lummi Nation, Sen. Murray toured the new Lummi Nation Health Center as well as the New Life Center for stabilization and recovery from opioid withdrawal. During the visit, Chairman Hillaire thanked Sen. Murray for her ongoing support of a new Lummi stabilization and withdrawal management services (SWIMS) clinic. e Sen. has included $10.6 million for the facility in an upcoming budget bill.
e Sen. also met with Lummi Health and Human Services CEO Katy Halverson and Tara Olsen, healthcare administrator for the Lummi Nation Health Center.
OBITUARIES
Karen Jean Urban
Gasoline prices down 3 cents in past week
Average gasoline prices in Washington have fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.18/g on July 22, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington.
Prices in Washington are 10.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 71.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
e national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.79 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.39/g on July 21 while the most expensive was $5.39/g, a di erence of $2.00/g. e national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.47/g on July 22.
e national average is up 3.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 9.9 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 “most of the country has seen a reprieve from rising gasoline prices, thanks to weaker-than-expected gasoline demand, building supplies and a quiet period in the tropics.”
“While a good portion of the nation saw average gas prices decline, severe weather completely knocked out power to a major re nery outside Chicago early last week, immediately impacting gasoline supplies to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan, and pushing prices up considerably,” De Haan said.
“We’ve often said how critical re neries are, and with a long power outage, we’re seeing the impact very quickly, but relief will eventually arrive.
“For now, as we approach
Karen Jean (Curry) Urban, formerly of Everson, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2024, in Mesa, AZ.
Karen, the daughter of Carl and Pauline (Petersen) Curry, was born on July 7, 1943 in Maywood, CA. Her early years were spent in Northwestern Washington State, followed by a move to Lynwood, CA. She graduated from Lynwood High School in 1962. While at a USO dance in Long Beach, CA. she met Ronald Urban. ey were united in marriage on Feb. 12, 1966, in Long Beach. After Ron’s discharge from the Navy, they moved to Hays, KS, before settling in Everson.
Karen and Ron had a small hobby farm on Lunde Road for 40 years, and Karen thrived as a homemaker. She would ll her days with caring for her children, cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, canning, and tending to animals on the homestead. Once her boys were grown, she took a position in the non-pro t realm. Ron and Karen retired to Mesa, Arizona, in 2014.
Karen is survived by her sons, Marc of Lynden and Joseph (Erika) Urban of St. Peter, MN, and her grandchildren, Kade, Amelia, Owen, Eden, and Frederick. Karen was preceded in death by her husband Ronald, her parents, sister Mary (Curry) Somerville, and her inlaws Edward and Eleanor (Suppes) Urban. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
the end of summer vacations, I’m hopeful gas prices will continue to edge slightly lower in the week ahead.”
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Voting begins Friday for Washington’s Aug. 6 primary election
OLYMPIA — Washington’s county elections ofces will mail ballots by July 19 and open o cial ballot drop boxes for the more than 4.8 million registered voters across Washington to participate in the Aug. 6 primary election.
According to a July 17 news release from the Washington Secretary of State o ce, ballots must be returned to a county drop box or voting center by 8 p.m.
Aug. 6, or, if mailed using the postage-paid envelope included with every ballot, postmarked by Aug. 6 to be accepted.
According to the release, the U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing ballots back a week before Election Day. Ballots can also be securely returned via the 599 o cial drop boxes and voting centers administered by county governments.
All 39 counties have races on the ballot in this election, with 654 elected o ces and 94 local measures going before voters.
e top two vote-getters for each o ce will move on to the General Election in November.
County elections o cials provide voters’ pamphlets with election information directly to residences in their jurisdiction. All voters can use VoteWA.gov to see their personalized Voters’ Guide, check their ballot status and nd o cial drop box locations.
Voters can also sign up for text noti cations by texting “VOTE” to 868392. Message and data rates may apply.
Voters who have not yet registered can still participate in the Aug. 6 primary. Online registration and updates via VoteWA.gov must be submitted by July 29. Inperson registration at county elections o ces and voting centers is also available until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Ideal Option opens Maple Falls clinic
MAPLE FALLS — Ideal Option, a national leader in evidence-based outpatient treatment for addiction to fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, now welcomes new patients in Maple Falls. e new clinic is at 8251 Kendall Road.
e purpose of the project, which is funded by the North Sound Accountable Community of Health (ACH), is to expand access to o ce-based opioid treatment to the HRSA and USDA designated rural community of Maple Falls. e new clinic in Maple Falls will complement Ideal Option’s second location in Bellingham and is opening at a time of need for expanded access to evidencebased treatment. Ideal Option has been specializing in addiction medicine for more than a decade, using medications such as Suboxone, and currently operates more than 80 clinics across nine states. e outpatient clinic in Maple Falls is open for new and returning patients from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Most forms of insurance are accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid.
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or the robotic lawn mower that lives down
Sometimes when you believe in something enough, you will work hard to make it happen. This is what happened to Joseph Engelberger. He believed that technology was important and when he met George Devol, an inventor, he knew that the two could make a working robot. In 1959 he convinced the GM car manufacturer to use his robot named Unimate #001 in years manufacturers all over the world were using those robots. It is because of his imagination, hard work and belief that Joseph Engelberger is known as “the father of robotics”. During his life he won many awards, was recognised for his work and even wrote some books.
Everyone kept pushing his
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simple clock and chime system which was built in 3,000 B.C.
That is a whopping 5,000 years ago. Since then robots have come a long way. Robots were not called robots then, but in
Today robots work in space, make cars, swim to the bottom of the ocean and soar way above our heads. Some engineers are working to perfect self-driving cars, trucks and trains, and others are working on robotic pets. Boston Dynamics is working to perfect humanoid robots
learning more about robotics check with your school. Many schools offer robotics clubs and classes, and even hold robotics competitions.
How many Robots
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took care of the futuristic Jetson family, and Lost in Space had robot B-9 named Robot who watched over the Robinson family. The idea that robots could ever do any of the things they were doing then were unimaginable by most people during that time.
Bells host West Coast League All-Star Game
LYNDEN — e heart of downtown Lynden was alive with action on July 19-20 as dozens of teams competed in the annual 3-on-3 Razz Fest Tournament. is event, which is part of the Northwest Raspberry Festival, brought together basketball enthusiasts of all ages and promoted sportsmanship as a key aspect of the competition.
e tournament featured a range of divisions, starting with the Rookie Razz for K-2 youth who played all day on Friday. Grades 3-12 and adults participated in the regular 3-on-3 Razz Fest tournament throughout Saturday. Each team, consisting of four players, was guaranteed a minimum of three games. Registration for the tournament opened well in advance, and teams were encouraged to register early due to limited capacity. Teams were o cially registered once their entry fee was paid. Divisions were determined based on the grade participants would be entering in September, with mixedgrade teams competing in the bracket of the oldest member. Categories were also organized by gender (male and female teams), school grade, age, men’s competitive, and men’s recreational, depending on the number of entries received.
All entry fees from the 3-on3 tournament went directly to the Lynden Chamber of Commerce that supports community events. e tournament was held in conjunction with the Northwest Raspberry Festival, also July 19-20, which attracted thousands of visitors to the town.
e event was sponsored by Manna Insurance Group, continuing their support from previous years.
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BELLINGHAM — e Bellingham Bells hosted the annual West Coast League All-Star Game on July 17 at Joe Martin Field for the rst time since 2015. In a thrilling pitching duel between the two leagues, the North team defeated the South team 3-2 with a walk-o single by Kelowna's Gavyn Jones. e game drew an enthusiastic capacity crowd, who enjoyed a festive atmosphere with pregame activities and ceremonies honoring the league. e close contest kept the audience engaged throughout the evening. e North collected 10 hits throughout the game, while the South managed only four. Two of the South’s hits came from Spring eld third baseman Kedren Kinzie, who batted eighth in the order. Kinzie is batting .280 on the year with two home runs. e North division had two players with multi-hit games, including Nanaimo’s Wylie Waters, who collected a single and a double. Leado hitter Jeremy Giesegh from Port Angeles recorded two singles and a double. Edmonton pitcher Vicarte Domingo was selected for the All-Star game, but he was drafted in the 19th round of the MLB draft by the San Diego Padres and was unable to play.
---All photos by Joe Kramer/ Lynden Tribune
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For the first time since 2015, the Bellingham Bells hosted the annual West Coast League All-Star Game on July 17 at Joe Martin Field. (Luke Seymour/ Lynden Tribune)
Springfield Drifters third baseman Kadren Wainkea Kinzie makes a play at third base. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Nanaimo Night Owls pitcher Adison Mattix pitched one inning and allowed one earned run. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
WCL All-Star Game
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ments. A public hearing with the Lynden City Council has been tentatively scheduled for August 5, 2024. To receive more
paying the entire principal balance 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 by curing all other defaults.
VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor or to the Grantor’s successor in interest at the following address: William H. Harvey, an unmarried person 6541 Timmerman Lane Ferndale, WA 98248 by both first class and certified mail on February 28, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on February 28, 2024, and the Trustee has in his possession proof of such service or posting.
VII. The Trustee whose name and address is 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 of their interest in the above-described property.
IX. Anyone having any objection to the 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 and 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. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Service-
member Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. 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 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: Telephone number: Housing Finance Commission: 1-800-7674663 Department of Financial Institutions: 1-877-894-4663
Websites: http://www.wshfc.org/ https://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/foreclosure The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone number: 1-800-2255342 Website: https://www.hud.gov/ topics/avoiding_foreclosure
The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone number: 1-360-7044135 Website: https://www.ocla.
wa.gov DATED this 25th day of April, 2024. Gregory E. Thulin, Successor Trustee Law Offices of Gregory E. Thulin, P.S. 3130 Howe Pl., Suite 101 Bellingham, WA 98226-5641 60-714-8599 / greg@thulinlaw. com
Published July 24 & August 14, 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: Instru-
ment 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 8/2/2024, 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; 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 RIGHTOF-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 COR-
PORATION, 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: $122,606.17. 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 8/2/2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/22/2024 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 7/22/2024 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 7/22/2024 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the
LEGALS
By: ADAM R. KITZ, WSBA
Suite 102 Spokane, WA 99205
Published July 24, 31 & August 7, 2024
Probate Notice to Creditors
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM
In Re the Estates of METTE MARIE BANG, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00602-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT-
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
Public Notice
LEGAL INVITATION FOR BID CITY OF LYNDEN
JUDSON STREET DOWNTOWN LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
DEMONSTRATION, PHASE 2, 9th
STREET City of Lynden Project Number 2022-12
Bid Date: August 8, 2024
Engineer’s Estimate: $1.2 million
Sealed bid proposals will be received by the City of Lynden at the 2nd floor Public Works Department, Lynden City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington, 98264, (360) 354-3446, until 1:00 p.m., on August 8, 2024, and will then and there be opened and publicly read. This contract provides for the construction of approximately 360 feet of roadway along 9th Street, from Front Street south to Judson Street, and approximately 330 feet of adjacent alley, between 10th Street then easterly to 9th Street. Work includes the construction of pervious concrete sidewalks, roadway sections, and alleys, curb, gutter, and other pedestrian improvements. Low impact development stormwater improvements will be constructed along the roadway. Sanitary sewer and water main improvements are also included and other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Special Provisions, the Standard Specifications, and Standard Plans. All materials, equipment, labor, and other miscellaneous items required to complete the work shall be furnished by the contractor unless otherwise noted on the Contract Plans. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond and payment bond both in an amount of 100 percent (100%) of the contract price within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Lynden. All bidders and subcontractors shall have a contractor’s license to work in the State of Washington and a City of Lynden Business License. Information, copies of maps, plans, specifications, and addenda for this project will be available online beginning Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at https://www.lyndenwa. org/Bids.aspx The bid documents will also be available for purchase at the Public Works Department, 2nd Floor, Lynden City Hall, 300
4th Street, Lynden, Washington 98264. A non-refundable fee of $80.00 (eighty dollars) will be charged for each set of bid documents. An additional $15.00 (fifteen dollar) fee will be charged for mailing. Checks should be made payable to the City of Lynden and mailed to the Public Works Department, 300 4th Street, Lynden WA 98264. Contractors will be required to enter their information to be added to the planholder list and access bid documents. This information will be used to contact contractors with any addenda and to distribute responses to questions that may be issued. Questions regarding this project may be directed to Reichhardt and Ebe Engineering, Inc., 423 Front Street, Lynden, Washington 98264, (360) 354-3687. Questions will be received and answered in accordance with Section 1-02.4(1) of the Special Provisions. The City of Lynden reserves the right to accept
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
www.PortalWayFarmAndGarden.com
Smits Compost
9030 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-3583 www.smitscompost.com
FINE JEWELRY
Originals by Chad 521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210
FLORISTS
Lynden Florea
306 Front St., Suite B, Lynden 360-306-8819 • lyndenflorea.com
M&M Floral 5453 Guide Meridian, Bellingham 360-398-1315 • www.mandmfloral.com
FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS
Whatcom Cremation & Funeral
“Our Community’s Most Affordable Cremations & Burials - from $995” 360-734-7073 • wcremation.com
GARAGE DOORS
Overhead Door Company of Bellingham 202 Ohio St, Bellingham • 360-734-5960
www.ohdbellingham.com
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.
8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155
Westside Building Supply
8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
GARBAGE & RECYCLING
Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc.
250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-3400
GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP
Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop
6605 Northwest Dr., Ferndale • 360-312-1431 www.appelcheese.com
GREASE TRAP
CLEANING
Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.
Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828 www.liljohnsanitary.net
GLASS, RESIDENTIAL
Louis Auto Glass
1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840
407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232
1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759
Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com
110 7th St., Lynden • 360-354-3937 6172 Portal Wy., Ferndale • 360-384-5956
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155
HARDWARE STORE
Lynden Ace Hardware
1736 Front St., Fairway Center, Lynden 360-354-2291
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Family Care Network
Lynden Family Medicine • 360-354-1333 1610 Grover St., Suite D-1, Lynden Birch Bay Family Medicine • 360-371-5855 8097 Harborview Rd., Blaine www.familycarenetwork.com
Ferndale Family Medical Center • 360-384-1511 5580 Nordic Way, Ferndale
The Healthy Bra Company, Maria C. Monti 425-478-0246 • abraforyou@aol.com www.thehealthybracompany.org
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Lynden Interiors
2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.
8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155
Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223 4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham
HOME LOANS
Edge Home Finance- Mortgage Broker
Dave Ohligschlager- Loan Officer * O/C 360-815-1768 • daveo@edgehomefinance.com
NMLS #891464 / 422225
Movement Mortgage Hendor Rodriguez, Loan Officer
700 Front St. Suite B, Lynden 360-820-1787 • hendorthelendor.com
Hendor.rodriguez@movement.com
NMLS #404085
INSURANCE & FINANCIAL
Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc
8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868 www.amywarenski.com
Brown & Brown
501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488
Country Financial®, Len Corneto 102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197
Country Financial®
Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative 1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975
Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC 4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham 360-527-2334 • hicllc.net
Guide Insurance Services
1780 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-2200
Guided Solutions (formerly Vibrant USA)
504 Front St. Suite #101, Lynden 866-733-5111 • guidedsolutions.com
Jeff Lamphere Insurance 113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com
Oltman Insurance & Financial Services 360-354-5988
8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden
VanDalen Insurance
Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433
LUMBER
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155 Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
MEDIATION
Bellingham Mediation & Consulting
Sheri Russell, JD • 360-255-1666 www.bellinghammediation.com
MEDICARE
INSURANCE
PLANS
Guided Solutions (formerly Vibrant USA) 504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • guidedsolutions.com
Jeff Lamphere Insurance 113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com
VanDalen Insurance
Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433
MOSS REMOVAL
Max Moss Erasers
629-219-8471 • themaxmosserasers@gmail.com No chemicals, all green!
PEST & RODENT CONTROL
Environmental Pest Control Inc. 3003 Bennett Drive, Bellingham • 360-676-5120 www.epestcontrol.net
PET CARE Northwest Kitty Care
www.northwestkittycare.com • 360-319-7536 instagram.com/northwestkittycare
PRINT & PUBLISHING
Lynden Print Company www.LyndenPrintCo.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444
Lynden Tribune www.LyndenTribune.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444
REAL ESTATE
HomeSmart One Realty Kyle Christensen 414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham www.kylechristensenrealty.com Call or Text 360-594-1468
HomeSmart One Realty- Rick Meyer
Managing Broker, GRI, CRS, SRES 414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham Call or text: 360-410-1213
REAL Broker LLC- Patrick Johnson patrickjohnsonrealestate.com Call or Text 360-988-1821
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE STORAGE
Bellingham RV Storage Quality Covered RV Storage Bakerview/Irongate area • Bellingham, WA 360-671-6100 • BellinghamRVBoatStorage.com
RECYCLING, REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS
Green Earth Technology 774 Meadowlark Rd., Lynden • 360-354-4936
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE
Bordertown Mexican Food Truck 312 3rd St, Lynden • 360-305-1290 Little Caesars 1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656
ROOFING
Joostens Roofing
Bellingham • 360-815-7663
SENIOR CARE
Echo Valley Adult Day Care and Respite 8472 Silver Lake Road, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Echovalleyrespite.com • 360-319-8958
SEPTIC INSTALLATION
Tyas & Tyas 3966 Deeter Rd., Everson • 360-988-6895
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc. Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828
www.liljohnsanitary.net
SPORTS & RECREATION
Dave’s Sports Shop 1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591
Lynden Skateway 421 Judson Street, Lynden • 360-354-3851 www.LyndenSkateway.com
VETERINARY
Kulshan Veterinary 8880 Benson Rd, Lynden 6220 Portal Wy, Ferndale www.kulshanvet.com • 360-354-5095
VITAMINS
Lynden Nutrition Center 527 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4884