Ferndale Record- June 21, 2023

Out and about: Roadtripping to Everett

On June 13, Whatcom County Council members said they preferred a new jail be built on the same LaBounty Road spot of south Ferndale that was identified several years ago. Pictured, the jail portion of the Whatcom County Courthouse that was built in 1984. (Cal Bratt/Ferndale Record)

County prefers Ferndale site yet for new jail

Whatcom council is ready to put a .2% sale tax measure on Nov. 7 ballot

By Cal Bratt For the Record

WHATCOM — e stage was set last week for the County Council to approve a funding measure on the Nov. 7 ballot providing for a new county jail and related services.

e council was due to vote Tuesday, June 20, on a .2% sales tax (20 cents per $100) proposition designated for “behavioral health, supportive housing, public safety, and criminal justice facilities and services,” in words of the proposed ballot measure.

Exact language of an ordinance was still being hashed out in a three-hour meeting of county leaders on June 13, at which council members also declared their preferred site to be the same LaBounty Road spot of south Ferndale that was identi ed several years ago.

A jail with supporting services can be built there for the least cost, and with more room for ground-level expansion in the future, than two other options that were presented to the county by a task force, councilors concluded.

e June 13 vote was council members Barry Buchanan, Tyler Byrd, Todd Donovan, Ben Elenbaas, Carol Frazey and Kathy Kershner in favor, with Kaylee Galloway abstaining.

e initial number of beds, and cells, of a new jail has been cited in the range of 430 to 470. e estimated cost of a LaBounty facility was pegged by the Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force as about $137 million.

As to the size of a new jail to start with, Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis, present June 13 and representing Whatcom city mayors, said data has been collected on jail usage and he believes a formula for size can be developed based on those past needs plus factoring in any success of incarceration prevention or diversion e orts.

A jail should be built large enough to su ce for at least ve years, and upon reaching 85% of capacity for sure, expansion planning should begin, Korthuis added.

e ordinance passed by council speaks of a sharing of the rst four to six years of the sales tax revenue between the county (60%) and its cities (40%, on a per-capita basis). After that, at least half of the countywide revenue will be used for other priorities such as behavioral health facilities, increasing access to substance abuse treatment, re-entry programs and supportive housing.

e county also commits to using a .1% sales tax approved by county voters in 2004 for construction and operation of a new jail and behavior health center, as intended in the rst place. Bond funding to build facilities may not go past year 2055.

WWU hires Jim Sterk as new athletic director

Former player returns after guiding Missouri sports teams. — Sports, B1

Scout initiates Gulf War monument in Ferndale

Son of Gulf War vet, Jayden Gill planned memorial

By Elisa Claassen For the Tribune

FERNDALE — One of the speakers during Ferndale’s recent Memorial Day program is involved in Scouts BSA and the Civil Air Patrol. He also attends Ferndale High School.

Jayden Gill, who just nished his sophomore year, joined former members of the military onstage to remember those who gave their lives.

After all of the speeches, members of the Civil Air Patrol and the scouts joined Gill to unveil the newest memorial in the walled Veterans Memorial area.

A covering was lifted and they all smiled and posed for pictures alongside the memorial to remember the Global War on Terrorism. Gill proposed, planned, and helped raise funds for the memorial.

On Memorial Day 2018, Gill’s father Ravi, who served in Iraq in the U.S. Marines, ew a helicopter into Greenacres. Jayden met him there to march with him and to deliver an American ag to a Korean War vet as a Korean War memorial was unveiled.

Since his dad had served in the Gulf, and the 20th anniversary of that experience was in 2023, Jayden felt something was missing. He didn’t forget and by September of 2022, Jayden said, he started by talking to veterans’ groups locally to both get support for his idea and the funds – approximately $13,000.

On May 23, Jayden was present when the monument arrived from the manufacturer back east.

Since his merit badge required a display of leadership, Jayden also organized members of the Civil Air Patrol to assist with the ceremony with ags and cleaned the area around the memorials before the presentation.

Selected for glider training in July by the Civil Air Patrol in New Mexico, Jayden plans to complete his merit badge requirements for Eagle Scout next year, attend college after high school, and join the Marines.

Ravi, a single father, also takes 11-year-old daughter Allison to gymnastics and to her Scout troop No. 4005,  but is the assistant scout leader for Jayden’s troop, No. 4026.

Ravi grew up in Canada and was a scout for one year. He said he regrets not continuing as a scout. His grandfather moved from India to Victoria, B.C. in 1920. Ravi eventually moved to the United States and became a Marine. He left the military, relocated from Dallas to Whatcom County 18 years ago. Ravi has worked for the federal government out of Bellingham as a pilot for 16 years.

Jayden Gill spoke at the 2023 Memorial Day service in Ferndale about his father’s military service. For the Ferndale High School student’s scouting merit badge, the 16-year-oldGill proposed, planned and helped raise funds for a Gulf War monument, pictured at bottom, at Greenacres Memorial Park. (Photo supplied Gill family)

Out and about: Exploring the formerly industrial Everett

By Elisa Claassen For the Record

EVERETT — According to Wikipedia, Everett is the county seat and the largest city in Snohomish County.

It is 25 miles north of Seattle.

Everett was named in honor of Everett Colby, the son of investor Charles L. Colby. For many years, Everett was an industrial city, a major lumber center with large sawmills.

For decades it was all within view – and smell –of the freeway. It’s become more inviting. e following are a few of the many things to see and do in Everett and the surrounding areas:

Evergreen Cemetery

e 100-acre Evergreen Cemetery, within view of Interstate 5, has an entrance along Broadway. At 2702 Hoyt Ave., the cemetery was platted in 1898.

In addition to serving as a historic cemetery it has century-old plantings and state champion trees, according to the Everett Public Library System.

Of the 50,000 bodies buried here, it has a victim of the 1916 Everett Massacre and several victims from the 1910 Wellington Avalanche Disaster.

Of the avalanche, it

was an unincorporated railroad community in northeastern King County and was the worst in U.S. history in which 96 people died following a blizzard.

e great-great-greatgrandmother of former President Barack Obama is also buried here.

e pyramid-style granite tomb of the Rucker family has been highlighted in unusual monuments.

While large at 35 feet it is almost hiding in the northwest corner of the cemetery amongst the trees.

e family built it to remember their mother, Jane Rucker, but it has room for quite a few family members, 22, and a small chapel.

e family lived in a large home on what is known as Rucker Hill.

e tomb was featured in Sylvester Stallone’s 1995 movie “Assassins.”

Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens

At 145 Alderson Blvd. in the north end of town, Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens is 3.5 acres and adjacent to both a residential neighborhood and within the American Legion Memorial Park.

Volunteers maintain the 11 themed gardens

including an urban tree walk, rock garden, Northwest native plant trail, Japanese maple grove, native garden, horizontal rock garden, viewing mound, woodland garden and fernery, conifer section, and Snohomish County Master Gardener’s demonstration border.

Entering through a colorful Lewis and Little blue pillared entry, which reminded me of a visit to their former garden on Bainbridge Island, and sculpture intermingled amongst the plants.

I parked in the free lot and walking around didn’t take more than maybe 30

minutes but I took a sack lunch and enjoyed it there.

It was minutes from the freeway and close to views over the Puget Sound. Entry is free of charge.

Boeing Future of Flight

While the address is technically Mukilteo, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., the Boeing Future of Flight is close to Everett.

Many commercial ights are now being offered to travelers from Paine Field as an alternative to Sea-Tac Airport.

Boeing, one of the largest employers in Washington at one time, was founded over a century ago.

Boeing Future of Flight o ers the Boeing Backstage Pass for the Everett Factory in a theater setting. It gives access to the gallery and sky deck and has additional tours offered.

e site is the largest manufacturing building in the world, according to the Boeing website, producing 747, 767, 777 and 787 airplanes. See boeingfutureofight.com for more.

Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens is adjacent to both a residential neighborhood and within the American Legion Memorial Park. Volunteers maintain the 11 themed gardens which include an urban tree walk, rock garden, Northwest native plant trail, Japanese maple grove, native garden, horizontal rock garden, viewing mound, woodland garden and fernery, conifer section, and Snohomish County Master Gardener’s demonstration border. (Elisa Claassen for the Record)

The 100-acre Evergreen Cemetery was platted in 1898. In addition to serving as a historic cemetery, Evergreen has century-old plantings and state champion trees. (Elisa Claassen for the Record)

MILDRED BECK UNICK

COKE: 90TH BIRTHDAY

Mildred Beck Unick Coke will celebrate her 90th birthday at 1 p.m. June 25 at Tillicum House, 2000 Cherry St., Ferndale. Relatives and friends are invited. No gifts, please. Mildred was born June 28, 1933, in Shade Hill, South Dakota to Ben and Florence Beck. Mildred was married 49 years to her husband William (Bill) Coke, who passed away a few years ago. Mildred has five children: Debbie Lankhaar of Snoqualmie, Connie (Je ) Douglas of Port Angeles, Scott (Colleen) Unick of Fort Worth, TX, and Nancy (Andy) Nordstrom of Ferndale. Dennis Unick is deceased. Mildred has 10 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. Retired, Mildred worked for Sears and as manager of Ferndale Mini Storage. Mildred’s hobbies include knitting and quilting. “My quilts have homes around the world,” he says. Mildred attributes her longevity to living a happy life.

ED POMEROY: 80TH BIRTHDAY

Born July 4, 1943, Fast Eddie just isn’t slowing down. Come join us in wishing Ed Pomeroy a happy birthday – and see if you can keep up with him and his dancing. Party is 5 p.m. July 8 at 1408 E. Willeys Road, Ferndale. BYOB. Mixers and a light dinner will be provided. Celebration is for anyone who would like to attend, but please contact Corei or Ti ene by July 1. No gifts, please.

WHERE TO WRITE

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.

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/write-to-patty; Website: murray.senate.gov.

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D), 2163 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-2605; 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, 360-902-4111; 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 985040600, 360-746-3744; Public comment email at https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/member-

Email/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 985040600; Toll-free hotline: 800-562-6000, 360786-7854. 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) 718-5299 or email Hayden.Jenkins@ leg.wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats.wa.gov/ timmons.

County

Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 98225-4082, 360-778-5200; Email: ssidhu@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www. whatcomcounty.us/415/County-Executive.

Whatcom County Council Member Kaylee Galloway District 1, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-489-9192; Email: kgallowa@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3862/ Kaylee-Galloway.

Whatcom County Council Member Todd Donovan District 2, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-483-8474; Email: tdonovan@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/2261/Todd-

Donovan-Council-Chair.

Whatcom County Council Member Tyler Bird District 3 (Everson, Nooksack Sumas), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-778-5021; Email: tbyrd@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty. us/2769/Tyler-Byrd.

Whatcom County Council Member

Kathy Kershner District 4 (Lynden), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-220-7535; Email: KKershne@co.whatcom.

Aug. 19

Music in the Park Music in the Parkis

Saturday, June 10and

Saturday, Aug. 19 at Pioneer Village in Ferndale. Food trucks will be on site and there will be kids activities in addition to the live music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m.

wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty.us/3322/ Kathy-Kershner.

Whatcom County Council Member Ben Elenbaas District 5 (Ferndale/Custer), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-778-5025; Email: BElenbaa@co.whatcom. wa.us; Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/3321/Ben-Elenbaas.

Whatcom County Council Member Barry Buchanan At Large Position A, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360224-4330; Email: bbuchanan@co.whatcom. wa.us; Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/1975/Barry-Buchanan.

Whatcom County Council Member

Carol Frazey At Large Position B, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-778-5024; Email: cfrazey@co.whatcom. wa.us; Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/2996/Carol-Frazey.

North Whatcom Municipal

City of Everson, 111 W. Main St./PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247, 360-966-3411; Mayor John Perry, email: mayor@ci.everson.wa.us.

City Clerk/Treasurer Melanie Dickinson, email: mdickinson@ci.everson.wa.us. Website: ci.everson.wa.us.

City of Ferndale, 2095 Main St./ P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-384-4302; Mayor Greg Hansen, 360-685-2350 ext. 1105, email greghansen@cityo erndale.org. City Administrator Jori Burnett, 360-685-2351 ext. 1104, email joriburnett@cityo erndale.org. Website: cityo erndale.org. City of Lynden, 300 4th St. Lynden, WA 98264, 360-354-1170; 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, 360-966-2531. Mayor Kevin Hester kevin@cityofnooksack.com. Clerk/Treasurer Virginia Arnason, email: virginia@cityofnooksack.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, 360383-9200. Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, 360-386-9207, email: Kristi.Dominguez@ ferndalesd.org. Website: ferndalesd.org.

Lynden School District, 516 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264, 360-354-4443. Superintendent David VanderYacht, 360-354-4443 ext. 3414, email: vanderyachtd@lynden.wednet. edu. Website: lynden.wednet.edu.

Meridian School District, 214 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, 360-398-7111. 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, 360383-2000. Superintendent Mary Sewright, 360-617-4600, msewright@mtbaker.wednet. edu. Website: mtbaker.wednet.edu.

Nooksack Valley School District, 3326

E. Badger Road, Everson, WA 98247, 360-9884754. Superintendent Matt Galley, email: matt. galley@nv.k12.wa.us. Website: nv.k12.wa.us.

Sept. 1-30

Eat Local Month

Participate in a month-long celebration of local food and of people who grow, raise, fish, make and cook it. Meet your chef, farmer, fisher and grocer and experience the unique flavors of the region. For more information, email annikas@sustainableconnections.org.

Sept. 16

Whatcom Farm Tour

Join Sustainable Connections from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sept. 16 for the Whatcom Farm Tour. Learn more at sustainableconnections.org/whatcom-countyfarm-tour.

Oct. 27

Peace Builder Awards

From 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27 is the 20th annual Peace Builder Awards gala at Four Points by Sheraton, 714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham. Award winners whose work in the areas of social justice, education, reconciliation and collaboration have made Whatcom County a more just and peaceful place to live. Nominations for 2023 Peace Builders are open atwhatcomdrc.org/nominate. Since 2003, the Peace Builder Awards have spotlighted more than 150 individuals and organizations whose acts of community-building have strengthened our neighborhoods, schools and Whatcom County at large.For more information, visit https:// fb.me/e/4iVpJHye9.

Mondays Everson Senior Center

Gather Mondays at the Everson Senior Center, 111 W. Main St., from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. At 9:30 a.m., join us for co ee and conversation, cards, cribbage, pool and puzzles. At 11 a.m. is exercise time, then at noon is lunch, either inside dining or take home your hot meal (by donation ages 60-plus). Call 360-966-3144 for more information.

Saturdays Storytime at Lynden Village Books

Saturdays at 11 a.m. Lynden Village Books and Paper Dreams has Storytime. Gaye Davis, book reader extraordinaire, will read from a selection of children’s books. The tall tales and roll on the floor jokes will entertain kids ages 3-6. A selection of similar books is read each week. Be sure to check out the Village Books Facebook page for details. The last Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Lynden Village Books has a very special guest reading about local farming. Alyssa Broersma, Whatcom Dairy Women Dairy Ambassador, reads her favorite kids’ books on dairy farming and life on a farm.

First Thursday of each month

Parkinson Support Group

The Lynden Parkinson’s Support Group shares strategies to help you with the challenges of life with PD. The Lynden Parkinson Support group meets at 10 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St.Please come to learn and share your experiences of all things Parkinson’s with the group. The group looks forward to meeting you and your caregiver. Questions, call 360-354-1137.

Ongoing

Grief Share Support Group

Grief Share is a support group that meets weekly where you will find a warm, caring environment of people who walk with you on your journey through grief after losing a loved one to death. This group will help you find healing and hope for your future.

Meetings are for 13 consecutive weeks, Jan. 21 through April 15 in the corner classroom at North County Christ the King Church, 1816 18th St., Lynden, from 10 a.m. until noon Saturdays. Email sandra.smith@ncctk.com for more information.

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

Government hypocrisy during pandemic aftermath

Epoch Times features an interesting article by Joshua Phillips (ET, May 17-23, 2023, A14) revealing that top government o cials (including Canada’s) have tried to de ect blame for their roles in the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. eir justi cations amount to hypocrisy.

In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced recently that he never forced vaccinations yet recorded announcements (August 2021) revealed, “…We have made the decision that federal public servants need to be fully vaccinated … (which) we are applying to anyone who gets on a plane or a train in the coming months in Canada.” (ibid, A14, same article) at sounds like forcing compliance to me, how about you? Did Trudeau believe in the e ects of the

Gerald Hulbert

COVID-19 vaccine and now he has changed his position without justi cation?

Furthermore, Trudeau states when he then addresses the unvaccinated, “If you don’t want to get vaccinated, that is your choice. But don’t think that you can get on a plane or a train beside vaccinated people, and put them at risk.” (ibid, A14, same article).

is last comment by Trudeau raises the following question: How could unvaccinated people pose a risk to others who are vaccinated?

One is left with whether Trudeau believes in the vaccine or not. Or is this just his way to rea rm Trudeau’s self-a rmed Hippocratic Oath. Both comments he has made leads to an easy conclusion that he is a hypocrite, changed by the winds of politics just like the many other government o cials who now race to denounce their stance on vac-

LETTERS

More productive to work together

Editor, I would like to respond to the comments in the letter to the editor section of the June 14, 2023 issue about Homestead golf course. I too live on the golf course and enjoy a beautiful view of a pond surrounded by well maintained, park-like setting of rolling slopes of grass and trees.

To gaze upon such artistry, I feel God has blessed me more than I deserve. And I’m happy to pay a share in maintaining these spectacular surroundings which help keep the value of my home high. ese include maintenance of our street lights, electric bill, retention ponds, sidewalks, mowing acres of grass, removal of damaged trees, owers and ower baskets at the entrance to our neighborhoods, insurance, property taxes, underground pipes and wiring for the common open space. Oh, and let’s not forget fees are higher than they were 30 years ago due to cost of living

increases.

I was saddened to read James Gassman would stoop to name-calling simply because he has a di erent view. e good intentions of a local businessman who would like to buy the golf course to improve our views, property values and COS is something we should appreciate as fellow Lyndenites and brothers in Christ.

It would be more productive to work together than to just throw stones and refuse to try.

Roger Dowling Lynden

Distinguishing between promotion and education

Editor, I am writing in response to a letter in the June 14 Lynden Tribune titled “Library books ‘push a LGBTQA+ agenda.’” In it, the author raises issues about the purpose of libraries and about a display of children’s books that she interprets as promoting points of view from LGBTQA+ persons.   For me, the purpose

of libraries is to be a repository and resource of all kinds of information that can be used for selfeducation, instruction of others, entertainment, and to increase awareness of the whole world of knowledge, even those subjects that may seem controversial. In this it’s important to distinguish between promotion and education.

Controversy in a library is part of what makes it what it is. Having available information on religion, politics, science, nutrition, child rearing, etc. will always promote discussion, even argument, depending on points of view. Education arises from having multiple sources, but a single source usually leads to indoctrination.

Using the term agenda is confusing to me, but in looking at the books referenced by the author, it would seem that in this case it would be to educate a child on why he or she has a family that is di erent or why that is the case with a friend or schoolmate. is could be important in preventing shaming or bullying.

Applying the term immorality in the case of these books is problem-

cination just in time for the next election.

I now leave you with something positively hopeful. ree non-vaccinated teachers red from the Barrington, Rhode Island school district were all recently reinstated with back pay and $33,333 damages caused by their dismissal (see Epoch Times, May 17-23, 2023, A2). Could this action set a precedent for our country and Canada?

Is this an admission of poor judgement by top government leaders? Could this action indeed reiterate how the pandemic was used to abrogate the individual rights of the people, rights based upon the United States Constitution, to promote socialism?

Was this action taken to promote a political agenda which seeks to discredit the esteemed medical profession, all for money and power?

Remember to vote and study your candidates carefully.

-- Gerald Hulbert is a Sumas resident and a regular contributor to our newspaper’s letters to the editor section.

atic for me as it is judging someone for who they are. We need to realize that LGBTQA+ persons are also members of our community and are our friends, relatives, coworkers, employers, employees, and neighbors. ey only want what we want: to be happy and be who they are. By accepting this, it allows all of us to keep the rst and great commandment and the second that is like unto it.

Bruce Smith

Lynden

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OBITUARIES

Gale Vander Pol

Gale Vander Pol was welcomed home by his Savior on June 13, 2023, in Bellingham, Washington.

Gale was born to Harry and Lydia (Libolt) Vander Pol on April 25, 1938, in Dupree, South Dakota. He started in a country school with seven pupils in the entire school and graduated from the University of Washington with more than 30,000 students in June 1961. He lived in South Dakota until 1946 when his family moved to Washington because the country school closed. e transition was not easy for him since there was only two students (his cousin) in his class, and there were 35 in his room at Lynden Christian. He graduated from high school in 1956 and the University

League of Women Voters announce primary election events

BELLINGHAM — e League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County invites the public to attend virtual primary election events on July 11-12 to learn about issues and candidates appearing on the 2023 primary ballot.

Primary Election Day is August 1.

All candidates who appear on the primary ballot for the positions of Whatcom County executive and City of Bellingham mayor have been invited, and will participate in a moderated forum, answering questions regarding issues of signi cance in our community. League Forum Committee Chair Minda Rae Amiran said this may be the only opportunity voters will have to hear the primary candidates for mayor of Bellingham and County executive answer policy questions side-byside. Schedule is as follows:

• July 11 from 7-8:30 p.m. Bellingham Mayor

• July 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. Whatcom County Executive ese forums will be broadcast live on BTV. To learn more, visit lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org.

For more information about this forum, email Minda Rae Amiran at amiran@fredonia.edu.

Faber Construction wins awards for Sumas Elementary construction

SUMAS — Faber Construction recently received the top 2023 award from the Associated General Contractors of Washington for its work building a new Sumas Elementary School.

Faber Construction was presented the Grand Award for Construction Excellence for the rst time in its 36-year history during the AGC awards ceremony on May 23. e 47,476-squarefoot Sumas Elementary School was built for the Nooksack Valley School District within budget and in time for the start of the 2022-23 school year.

e successful project was achieved despite the COVID-19 pandemic and major ooding in late 2021. e ooding damaged construction equipment and building materials while also a ecting the schedule.

e Lynden-based company also won awards for Best Public Building in the $20 million-$50 million category for Sumas Elementary and Best Public Building in the $5 mil-

of Washington in 1961. He worked part-time at grocery stores in town during high school and college. He worked for the Boeing Company for 36 years. His last position was the director of taxes. Gale married his wife Lonnie Jobe on Aug. 26, 1960.

Gale is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lonnie; three sons: Je rey (Cindy), Mark, Ken (Nancy); grandchildren: Ryan, Kristen (Andy Brubaker), Kimberly (Patrick Arnold), Abby, Kasey, Brent, Blake (Caitlin), Erik, Madeline (Courey) Schneider, and Michael; and six great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by sister, Judy Vander Haak, brothers-inlaw Eddie Ezell, Tom Jobe, Philip Jobe (Betty), and sister-in-law, Linda (Gary Duim).

Gale is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Lydia Vander Pol, in-laws, Charles and Marlys Jobe, sisters, Arlys Abrahamse and

lion-$20 million category for the Skagit Stabilization Center.

Sumas Elementary required 75,000 man-hours of work and approximately 1,800 cubic yards of concrete poured. e project includes 24 classrooms, a cafeteria, gymnasium, library and playground. e wood-framed construction atop cast-in-place concrete crawlspace walls with perimeter ood vents accommodates potential ooding and the passage of water under the building.

For more information, call Faber Construction at (360) 354-3500 or visit faberconstruction.com.

7 Lynden residents named to George Fox dean’s list

NEWBERG, ORE. —

Seven Lynden residents and one Everson resident were among the students who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2023 semester.

Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list.  e Lynden residents are exercise science student Emma Forbes, engineering students Grant Heeringa and Luke Roderick, psychological science student Grace Meyer, business administration student Ari Rader, nursing student Katie Roetcisoender and psychology student Brenna VanderYacht. Everson resident Clara Lind, an English student, is also on the spring 2023 dean’s list at George Fox.

Everson student graduates from Montana State

BOZEMAN — Montana State University awarded 1,623 undergraduate degrees and 433 graduate degrees during its 138th commencement ceremonies held May 12 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. One of those students is Levi Tenkley of Everson. An undergraduate, Tenkley graduated with a cumulative GPA between 3.25 and 3.69.

Ericksen fund to help support two movie nights in Sumas

SUMAS — is summer, Friends of Sumas Library will present two outdoor movie nights at Sumas City Park. At sunset, 9:05 p.m. Fri-

Kay Ezell, brother-in-law, Darryl Vander Haak, and sister-in-law, Jane Jobe. Gale was active in church activities, including deacon, elder, and missions programs, including several trips to Moldova, Romania, and Europe. He and Lonnie made several trips to Minnesota, Florida, and California to visit friends and to the East Coast to see historical places. e highlight was taking his yearly trip to the Mariners spring training with his family.

In honor of Gale’s wife Lonnie, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https:// www.alz.org.

e family held Gale’s graveside service in Greenwood Cemetery on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at First Reformed Church, Lynden.

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

Gary Dean Anderson

Gary Dean Anderson, born 6/26/1948, died on April 16, 2023. Friends and family are invited to an informal celebration of life on Saturday, June 24, at 1964 E Hemmi Road, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Donald Liewer

A Memorial Mass for Donald Liewer, 87, who lived in Lynden for more than 20 years, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont, Nebraska. A military service will be held at Omaha National Cemetery will follow.

Family will be receive friends

ursday from 6-8 p.m. with a rosary starting at 7 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont.

Mr. Liewer, a retired Boeing aerospace engineer, moved to Lynden from Bainbridge Island after his marriage in 2000 to the former Tamara Timnick Weber. e couple moved to Nebraska last year to be near relatives.

Arrangements are through Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. e Memorial Mass will be livestreamed through their website, www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

More on Homestead Farms Golf Club

Homestead Farms Golf Club, which we reported on in our June 14 issue of the Lynden Tribune, is its own entity separate from the restaurant and the fitness center nearby at 115 E. Homestead Blvd., Lynden. The golf course situation does not a ect the restaurant and fitness center. They are three separate businesses with three di erent owners. (Cal Bratt for the Tribune)

day, July 14, Hook will be on the big screen. Should it rain, the movie will show on July 15. At sunset, 8:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, the Super Mario Bros. Movie will be on the big screen. Should it rain, the movie will show on Aug. 5.

Movies will show on a giant in atable screen which Interim President Meg Krieg of the Friends of Sumas Library said is “fabulous for showing movies to a crowd.”

Each of the two summer movie events is free.

Also, the rst 50 people will receive a voucher for a free movie candy and soda. ings to know about watching movies at Sumas City Park:

• All movies begin at dusk.

• Outside food and beverages are permitted (no glass containers).

• No alcohol, smoking, or vaping allowed.

• Bring your low-back lawn chairs and blankets to keep warm.

• No pets allowed.

• Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase from the Friends of Sumas Library starting 20 minutes before the movie.

ese two summer movies were made possible thanks to a $1,500 grant from the Doug Erickson Legacy Fund.

After Ericksen’s death in December 2021, his family and friends started a 501 (c) (3) non-pro t family foundation to honor the late LD42 senator’s legacy by awarding scholarships and community mini-grants in civic engagement, community needs, or youth programs.

New game room at Lynden Village Books

LYNDEN — Lynden Village Books and Paper Dreams sells games in the downstairs portion of its store. Now, patrons can also play games downstairs.

“Over the last year we have mulled over how we can make the store a better place to meet, and have fun,” said Paul Hanson, one of the business owners. “We kept running into the idea of games and a game room.”

According to a press release from Lynden Village Books, the new gaming area is a “cozy nook that provides an area perfect for laughter and fun.”

On its shelves are a wide variety of puzzles, games and cards. “Of course, on the shelves is also fun, education, laughter and a great time,” the release also stated.

Soon, Lynden Village Books will also have game swap days “where you can come and trade games with other gamers to try out something new.” Also, game teachers will come in to give you a chance to play a new game.

Gasoline prices up again in past week

Average gasoline prices in Washington have

risen 9.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.84/g on June 20, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington.

Prices in Washington are 28 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 66.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

e national average price of diesel has fallen 3.7 cents in the past week and stands at $3.85 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.94/g on June 19 while the most expen-

sive was $5.79/g, a di erence of $1.85/g. e national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.56/g on June 20. e national average is up 2.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 141.7 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. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.

Our Receptionist and Circulation Manager, Sharon, will be on medical leave June 28 through much of July.

During this time, you may experience delays in assistance with subscriptions, online access or help at the front desk. If you call our offices, you may receive our automated phone directory or voicemail. We will do our very best to get back to you quickly. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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Community Calendar

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quiltshophop.com.

June 21

Painting with Anne Anne Levinson assists students to create an Acrylic Paints painting at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Project completion is two hours. Classes will be on June 7 and 21, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. There is a fee of $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Sign up before is required. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Beginning June 22 Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series

July 1

Author Candace Wellman

at Village Books Lynden

Bellingham author Candace Wellman will be at Village Books in Lynden on Saturday, July 1, at 2 p.m. to tell the scandalous story of Edmund C. Fitzhugh. Appointed to the federal bench while under indictment for murder, Fitzhugh’s life o ers insights into the people, politics, and legal practices of the territory and 19th century American West. The first full biography of a Washington Territory Supreme Court justice, her new book,Man of Treacherous Charm, details how the Virginian exploited his networks to influence the region’s legal and social history. Village Books is at 430 Front St.

Through June 29 Western Washington Quilt Shop Hop

Get your passports stamped and support local small business in the Western Washington Quilt Shop Hop, June 16-29.Three of the 40 shops are in Lynden, and that includes Tangled Threads Quilt Store, the host hop. This is a big deal for quilters, It’s a big deal for quilt stores too. Fabric used in this shop hop project is by Seattle’s very own Clothworks Textiles and In the Beginning Fabrics. Support our local quilt stores.Remember stores will be busy, so please be patient. In a hurry? Then consider purchasing online which for TTQS can be done attangledthreadsquiltstore. com and pickup when you visit Tangled Threads Quilt Store to get your stamp. Also visit washington-

The Eldridge Society for History and Preservation announces the 2023 Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series. Join us for two-hour outdoor concerts at beautiful Elizabeth Park in Bellingham’s Columbia Neighborhood. These free concerts are Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. beginning Thursday, June 22. Visit facebook. com/ElizabethParkSummerConcerts for a list of performers. Last minute changes or cancellations due to weather will be reported by 3pm on the day of the concert.

June 23, June 30 and July 14

Flicks in the Park Flicks in the Parkwill be held Fridays nights June 23, June 30and July 14in Pioneer Village, Ferndale. Grab a blanket or chair and join us after the sun goes down at 9 p.m. Free popcorn and soda available. On June 23, watch Top Gun: Maverick. On June 30, watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Finally, on July 14, watch Back to the Future.

June 23

Ahead for Your Legacy & Healthcare

From 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. June 23, join PeaceHealth, Safe Harbor Legal Solutions, Eden Hospice and other organizations and businesses for presentations and information concerning Advanced Care Planning and end of life legal planning at Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information.

June 24-25

Mower, Tractor/Truck Pull

Puget Sound Antique Tractor & Machinery Association’s Mower, Tractor & Truck Pull June 24-25 at

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the West Field Entrance of Berthusen Park. Mowers begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday only. Tractors start at 1 p.m. both days. Trucks start at 3 p.m. on Saturday, and on Sunday will follow the tractors. There will be modified tractors and trucks pulling on Saturday after the regular tractor pull. Also on Saturday is a Street Truck Challenge for stock gas and diesel trucks to come out and challenge each other for bragging rights. Admission is $10 for spectators on Saturday. No charge on Sunday. All pullers are required to be members of PSATMA for insurance purposes, $20 and can be done when registering to pull. Hook fees are $5 and $10 for mowers, $20 for tractors, $25 for trucks. Food trucks will be on site both days. Call Diane Bouwman at 360319-2404 or Je Kentch at 360815-5979 for more information.

June 27

Fire Extinguishers Use

At 12:45 p.m. June 27, Lynden Assistant Fire Chief Christy Watson will discuss types of fire extinguishers and their uses at Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Attendees will then adjourn outside and gain first-hand experience on how to use them and gain practice. Call (360) 354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information.

June 28

Uniting Communities for LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity

To honor Pride Month, Bellingham City Club will present its next program to help broaden understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community and issues, including where Whatcom County members can get support and to build a more inclusive community for everyone. The in-person event includes a catered luncheon taking place at the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S Harbor Loop Drive. on Wednesday, June 28 from noon–1:30 p.m. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Registration is required by June 25, 6 p.m. at bellinghamcityclub.org.

June 29

June Birthday Party

If your birthday is in June, come and celebrate with the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St., on Thursday, June 29. There will be a special lunch at noon, for $6 to begin the party and then cake to celebrate at 12:30 p.m. Come join

your friends. Call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information.

June 30

Healthy Living for your Brain and Body Science now provides insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. Join Jerri Wood, on Friday, June 30 at 12:45 p.m. for a presentation on this new knowledge. The Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St., or call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information.

July 7-8

Everson McBeath Friends of the Library Booksale

From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. July 7-8, Friends of Everson McBeath Library will hold their book sale at the Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Drive. Stop in the alley by Valley Taphouse and shop thousands and thousands of books, DVDs, and other items. Antique books as well. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Everson Library, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that supports the Everson McBeath Community Library.

July 7 and Aug. 4

Food Truck Fridays

Food Truck Fridaysare the first Friday of each summer month at Pioneer Village, next to Star Park in Ferndale. Food trucks from around Whatcom County will sell hot meals starting at 5:30 p.m. Also, there will be live entertainment on the Pioneer Village stage for each event starting at 6 p.m.

July 14-16

Northwest Tune-Up

The Northwest Tune-Up festival comes alive this summer, July 14–16, in Bellingham’s Waterfront District. Three-day festival passes ($150 for adults, $60 for youth) and single-day tickets ($75 for adult, $30 for youth) are on sale now. Twilight tickets (entry at 7 p.m.) for music-only enthusiasts will be on sale starting June 26. Tickets are free for children 12 and under. For more information, or to purchase tickets, including a limited number of VIP tickets and on-site VanLife camping passes, visitnwtuneup. com.

Ferndale student named to spring 2023 dean’s list at Georgia State

ATLANTA — Ferndale resident Nathan Tsegaye has been named to the spring 2023 dean’s list at Georgia State University. To be eligible for the dean’s list,

July 29

Lynden Airport Open House

degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or

Looking for a great summertime event? Come to the Lynden Airport Open House, Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free admission. Free parking in LTI lot on the south side of airport. Public is welcome. No fee to static display your aircraft.

spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.

Great family fun. Check out the airplanes. Make new friends. Food and drink can be purchased from the on-site food truck. Fire truck for kids to climb on and explore. No pets allowed. Hosted by the City of Lynden. Sponsored by: Local Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 404. Visit chapters.eaa.org/ eaa404.

Candace Wellman

Jim Sterk returns to WWU as athletic director

Nooksack Valley alum comes back home

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

BELLINGHAM — Jim Sterk has been hired as the new Western Washington University athletic director replacing recently retired Steve Card. Sterk, a Nooksack Valley and WWU graduate, is returning home after 35 years of prior athletic administration work.

In a June 14 WWU press release, Sterk said, "I want to thank President Randhawa and the search committee for placing the trust in me to become the next Director of Athletics at Western Washington University. roughout the process, I had great conversations with campus leaders, coaches, donors, friends, athletics sta and studentathletes, which only strengthened what I already knew…that WWU is a special place." "My journey in college athletics began at Western and I am proud the next chapter in my career will be as the leader in a department that is de ned by excellence, both in academics and competition. e sustainable base that has been built

by the student-athletes, coaches and sta , and two great Athletic Directors Lynda Goodrich and Steve Card, made this a very appealing position."

"I am excited for our journey to continue taking my wife Debi and I back home to WWU, our families and friends, as well as Whatcom County and the State of Washington," Sterk said.

Sterk previously served as the athletic director of Portland State, Washington State, San Diego State and most recently, the University of Missouri.

According to the press release, Sterk is the seventh WWU athletic director in the school's 109-year history.

Simonsen battles back from injury, triumphs on mound

the COVID-19 era for about a month. ey did his rst surgery at Children's on his third day after he was stabilized. During the surgery, they drilled two holes in his right hip bone and inserted a rod through his gluteus muscle to try to clear the infection. But Lane did not get any better.

A week later, doctors performed a second surgery that was more successful.

While the risk of death had subsided, there was a chance that Lane would lose his right leg if the surgeries had failed. Fortunately, that was not the case.

Kassi says when she sees Lane on the mound now she is not thinking about the game.

"Every time I see a photo of him, I don't see him striking someone out or doing something great on the eld,” she said. "All I see is that he is using his legs.”

Lane was able to go home to Lynden in midDecember 2020. He said recently that he does not remember much of his experience in the hospital, that the rst thing he said he could really recollect was being at home and starting the recovery process.

"I don't remember a whole lot,” Lane said. “When I got home, we had to isolate a little bit. e rst things I started remembering was being at home again and See Lane on B2

What was supposed to be a one-year recovery for the big righty took less than six months

Nathan Schumock

Sports Editor

LYNDEN — Lynden native Lane Simonsen has been the most dominant pitcher in Whatcom County for the past two years. In 2020 it was a di erent story when his life was changed forever.

One day in November 2020, Lane’s mother, Kassi Waldemar, came home and found him writhing on the oor in excruciating pain. ey rushed him to St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham and within the hour,

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he was transported to Seattle Children's Hospital.

Lane was su ering from a rare internal staph infection that had set into his right hip bone, his gluteus muscle and the entirety of his right leg. e infection brought him within 48 hours of losing his life.

Just three months before, Lane had verbally committed to the University of Washington as a 14-yearold to play baseball before he even stepped foot on the eld to play for Lynden.

Lane who just completed his junior year, started receiving interest from D1 programs in summer 2020 after appearing in numerous tournaments across the country that placed him in front of big school scouts.

He caught UW's attention in August 2020 at the PAC Northwest Games in Lacey. As an incoming high school freshman, Lane was on the phone with four or ve schools a day trying to sort out his future. He landed on attending his dream school — the UW to play as a hitter and position player. But that was all before his life-threatening injury.

Lane was stuck in the hospital with his mom during

Bellingham Bell named WCL Pitcher of the Week

Jack Erdman is first Bells player to hold weekly conference honors

Nathan Schumock

Sports Editor

BELLINGHAM — Bell's Jack Erdman was named pitcher of the

week for the West Coast League on

Monday, June 19.

Erdman, a Kirkland, Washington native was spectacular in his start against the Kelowna Falcons. He spun ve shutout innings while striking out ten and allowing just two hits.

Erdman is the rst Bells player to receive pitcher or player for the week honors this season. He has thrown 10.1 scoreless innings which is a high in the WCL.

Erdman was attending Bellevue college but will be transferring to Tennessee Tech to continue his

baseball career.

e Bells are o to torrid start at the beginning of the season as they hold a 10-2 record and sit on top of the WCL north division. ey also hold the best record in all of the WCL league.

Bellingham dropped their last game but prior to that they were on a seven game winning streak outscoring teams, 28-9.

e Bells will try to keep their hot streak going on June 21 against the Falcons. Tickets can be found for as cheap as $10 on the Bells website.

Jim Sterk. (Zach Bland/Mizzou Athletics)

Lane Simonsen pictured in his windup during the first start of his high school career. (Courtesy of Kassi Waldemar)

File photo of Lane Simonsen in the state semifinal game against Selah. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune )

Jack Erdman. (From the Bellingham Bells)

Lynden football summer practice under way

The Lions summer practices are in full swing with 150 kids coming out to play. The practice was split into four sections. O ensive line, receivers, running backs and quarterbacks and the C-team had their own spot on the field separate from varsity and JV. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune )

Simonsen: Healthy, having fun playing baseball

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starting up online school.

My grandparents brought over the recliner and I would just basically sit in that all day because I couldn't move." e doctors said it was highly unlikely that Lane would ever play baseball again. However, he did not take much stock in that idea.

Lane Simonsen at the UW baseball facility. He committed to UW as a 14-year-old before he started his freshmen year of high school.

(Courtesy of Kassi Waldemar)

While it was a challenge to do the simple everyday things in life, like walking and moving around the house, Lane never lost his faith.

"It was just my buddies that were all gathering around me and my family. And they were like, 'Hey you can do it,'" Lane said. "I never really lost hope. It got slim, but I never lost hope."

Kassi said Lane was relentless in his rehabilitation. Even when she lost some hope, she would see her son working out while sitting down with a workout ball over his head because he could not move his legs.

When Lane was returning to school, Kassi would drive him because he could not take the bus or walk there and she said that one moment has stuck with her.

One day, Lynden's Kobe Baar said he would come get Lane for school that day.

Baar helped load the walker and Lane into the car and it helped show that Lane has a whole team to help support him in his journey.

" at's what those guys did, I would say Lynden baseball saved you [Lane]," Kassi said. "It was just so cool to watch all of those boys come alongside and spend time with him."

Lane's uncle built a workout facility out of his

barn to help him in his rehab. He had his own cage and weight room because he needed to stay away from potentially infectious situations in public spaces.

Lane called the workout area a game-changer for his recovery.

Lane was still using a walker on March 1, 2021, but by early April, he would make his rst varsity appearance for the Lynden

Lions baseball team.

He was supposed to recover for a year. He was never supposed to play baseball again. Yet — ve months later, he was on the mound.

"It was a dream of mine,” Lane said. “Before wanting to be an MLB baseball player or a collegiate athlete, I always wanted to play for Lynden. I think that overtook everything. It was

so much adrenaline where it was just, 'I get to play for Lynden right now, I get to wear the green and gold.'"

Now, Lane is feeling completely con dent on the mound, even if he still walks and runs a little funny.

ey added that Lynden's head coach Cory White was a big help during the recovery process. He would send Lane encouraging videos while he was in the hospital and never gave up on him.

In the 2023 Lynden baseball season, Lane helped lead the Lions to a 21-7 record and a secondplace nish in the 2A state conference. He also won the Northwest Conference Pitcher of the Year award for the second time.

He said the state seminal game against Selah was the coolest baseball game he had experienced in his young career.

Lane is on the other side of his injury for the most part and is ready to take on the new challenges in his life.

He will compete in summer ball leagues with his travel team and the local Lynden squad.

UW did not pull Lane's o er when he su ered his injury, so he is still lined up to play for the Huskies following his senior year.

While Lane said he has thought about playing college baseball and eventually advancing into the league, there's nothing like being in Lynden and being on the mound with the ball in hand.

"I'm already ready for the next high school season, it's the most fun I have ever had playing baseball," he said.

File photo of Lane Simonsen pitching against Ferndale. (Dennis Cairns for the Lynden Tribune)

Nooksack Valley, Lynden compete in jamboree

The Pioneers and Lions traveled to Arlington on Saturday, June 17 to compete in a football jamboree with Lake Stevens and Arlington. It was high-level competition for the Whatcom schools as Lake Stevens was this year’s 4A state champion. Lynden and Nooksack Valley brought their varsity and JV squads to play in the jamboree. Each team played each other at some point during the afternoon.

(Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

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A CLAIM OF ABANDONMENT AND EXTINGUISHMENT OF MINERAL INTEREST

Comes now, Cale Reynolds and Kelli Reynolds, the legal owner of the following described real property and gives notice of intention to file a claim of abandonment and extinguishment of mineral interest as to the below described real property. This Notice is given because the mineral interest has not been used for more than twenty years.

1. The name and address of the Owner of the mineral interest is as follows (“Mineral Interest Owner”): John Neher and Marie Neher. Leonard Billman and Vera Billman.

2. The mineral interest held by the Mineral Interest owner was created by Statutory Warranty Deed recorded in Whatcom County, Washington under Auditor’s File No.608764 on June 4th, 1945 and No. 739177 July 11th, 1952.

3. The legal description of the land affected by the mineral interest of Cale Reynolds and Kelli Reynolds as follows:

The West half of the West half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 19, Township 39, North of Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian, less road.

And The West half of the West half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 19, Township 39, North of Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian, less road.

4. The surface owner of the affected property is: Cale Reynolds Kelli Reynolds 1738 Iowa St Bellingham, WA 98229

6. Date of the first publication: June 21st, 2023

7. Abandonment and Extinguishment: A claim of abandonment and extinguishment of the mineral interests set forth above will be filed upon the expiration of a period of sixty days after the date of the last publication of this notice unless the current mineral interest owner files a statement of claim of mineral interest in the form prescribed in RCW 78.22.040.

DATED June 21st, 2023

Published June 21, 28 & July 5, 2023

LEGAL

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO

SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO

REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Whatcom County: Satpal Sidhu 311 Grand Avenue Bellingham, Washington, 98225 360-778-5200 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the recipient, Community Frameworks of Bremerton, Washington.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF

FUNDS

On or about at least one day after the end of the comment period

Whatcom County will authorize Community Frameworks to submit a request to HUD for the release of funds under Section 11 of the SelfHelp Homeownership Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996 to undertake a project known as Portal Terrace for the purpose of constructing fourteen affordable single-family homes, using the Mutual Self-Help Program model for owner-builders, located on the west side of Portal Way between Trigg Road and Kass Way.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT

IMPACT

Whatcom County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.

Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham, WA and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to The County Executive.

All comments received by June 29, 2023 will be considered by Whatcom County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICA-

TION

Whatcom County certifies to HUD that Satpal Sidhu in his capacity as County Executive consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD approval of the certification satisfies its

responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Community Frameworks to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and Whatcom Counties certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Whatcom County; (b) Whatcom County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to CPD_COVID-19OEE-SEA@hud. gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Probate Notice to Creditors

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

ORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Co-Administrators named below have been appointed as Co-Administrators of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Administrators or the Co-Administrators’ 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 Co-Administrators served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Ostlund

Siv Spain and

for Co-Administrators:

E. Buchanan, WSBA

for Mailing or Service: North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-6717700

Published June 7, 14 & 21, 2023 LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES B. HALE, Deceased. Cause No. 23-4-00589-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate.

by serving

or mailing to the

attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate

by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW

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

and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

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 decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

WHATCOM COUNTY RAJINDER SINGH, Plaintiff, vs. MAME HAMNER, JESSIE CLARK, CARL CLARK, and ROY CLARK, Also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants. NO: 23-2-00401-37 AMENDED SUMMONS (FOR PUBLICATION)

The State of Washington to: MAME HAMNER, JESSIE CLARK, CARL CLARK, and ROY CLARK, Also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title,

so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The action involves a suit for

ANTIQUES

Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell

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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

Service Pro of Nooksack

208 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4664

Vavra Auto Body

411 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack • 360-966-4444

BANKS & CREDIT

UNIONS

Bank of the Pacific 1800 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-8780

www.BankofthePacific.com

Banner Bank

138 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden 360-354-8100 • www.bannerbank.com

BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS

Sunset Beauty Supply

1225 E. Sunset Dr. # 150, Bellingham 360-738-0359 • www.sunsetbeautysupply.com

CABINETS

Lynden Interiors

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

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

CARPET CLEANING

Northwest Professional Services

360-354-4145 • www.npsclean.com

191 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden

CEMETERIES

Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com

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

Lynden Cemetery • www.lyndencemetery.com

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

CLEANING SUPPLIES

Bay City Supply

360-671-7400 • www.baycitysupply.com

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

COFFEE

Cruisin Coffee

1976 Kok Rd., Lynden Town Plaza, Lynden

5885 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-738-3789

COMPUTER SERVICES

Lynden Computer Services

360-319-5923 • lyndencomputer.com

CONCRETE

Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC

360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com

CONSTRUCTION

TSquared Inc Construction & Roofing

Troy Visser • 360-815-2616

DENTAL

Premier Dental Center

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

DRYER VENT CLEANING

Christensen Home Services 360-594-1468 • P.O. Box 29286, Bellingham www.facebook.com/ChristensenHomeServices

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

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

Whatcom Cremation & Funeral

“Our Community’s Most Affordable Cremations & Burials - from $1095”

360-734-7073 • wcremation.com

FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

Colony House Furniture

303 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5554

www.colonyhousefurniturelynden.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

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

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

Leader One Financial Corporation

David Ohligschlager, Branch Manager

102 Grover St., #208, Lynden • 360-815-1768

www.daveo.leader1.com • daveo@leader1.com

NMLS #12007 & #422225

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

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

Vibrant USA

504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden

360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com

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

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

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

VanDalen Insurance

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

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

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

Environmental Pest Control Inc.

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

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 360-594-1468 • kylechristensenrealty.com

414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham

HomeSmart One Realty- Rick Meyer

Managing Broker, GRI, CRS, SRES

414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham

Call or text: 360-410-1213

Real Estate Support Services, LLC

As-built floor plans, marketing photography Art Van Allen ~ 360-255-1477 ressllc@gmail.com facebook.com/RealEstateSupportServicesLLC

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

Brim Rentals

350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411 www.brimtractor.com

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

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Coconut Kenny’s 1740 Labounty Dr. Ste #1, Ferndale • 360-656-5974 8122 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-392-8435

Little Caesars 1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656

ROOFING

Joostens Roofing Bellingham • 360-815-7663 Mt. Baker Roofing, Inc. 360-733-0191 • www.mtbakerroofing.com

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

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

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

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

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