Future funding for organizational grants
Ferndale City Council approves putting ARPA funds toward program
By Racquel Muncy For the Record
FERNDALE — e Ferndale
City Council had a healthy discussion during its meeting on Monday, June 17 regarding the Organizational Grants Program and use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the programming.
e City of Ferndale needs to obligate the remaining about $1 million of ARPA funding by Dec. 31, 2023 and is looking at con-
verting $300,000 to the General Fund to be earmarked for the Organizational Grant Program.
e Organization Grant Program was started in 2012 and provides grants annually to various human service organizations and economic development organizations. e goal is to enhance the quality of life for homeless, low-income and senior residents of Ferndale, as well as promoting economic development.
According to City Administrator Jori Burnett the program normally has $30,000 budgeted annually.
Sta has recommended the City create a one-time grant pool of $300,000 by converting ARPA funds to the General Fund. is would create two grants of up to $50,000 and the remaining grants be for a maximum of $20,000. is recommendation garnered a long discussion from
council that ultimately brought out a modi ed resolution.
Council Member Jon Mutchler said he is in opposition.
“I do not think it is healthy for the community since we can only do it one year,” he said. “I think we’re generous year after year.”
Instead, Mutchler said he would rather see the funds dedicated to an infrastructure project that everyone can enjoy for the next several decades.
“I’m not against these groups. We do support them every year,” he said. “But I’m against this use of $300,000 if we can give back to our citizens.”
Council Member Erin Gunter said she was also uncomfortable with the proposal and said she too would like to see the money go toward an infrastructure project.
Council Member Robert Pinkley said the ARPA funding
situation did not come from a place of sound economics and would prefer the money to just go back into the general fund.
“ is, this to me, is the epitomization of dirty money,” he said, adding that he would like it to get back into a system where people can access the funding equally.
Council Member Ryan O’Larey pointed out that with the proposal the City Council retains power over the funds, whether that is to allocate all of the $300,000 distributed to the grant program or to only distribute the normal $30,000 and anything extra will sit in the fund for the next year.
“It can be available for us for the next 10 years,” he said. “All this is doing really is transforming ARPA funds into general funds and then those general funds are sitting in this Organizational Grant pool and we’re giving ourselves the authority to disperse it
as we would like.”
Mutchler said knowing the dynamics of the council and knowing there are many worthy organizations in the area, the council would likely not turn anyone away.
Council Member Ali Hawkins said it was her understanding that converting the ARPA funds into the general fund was a way to bring more exibility to the funds and that if need be the funds could be shifted at a later date.
Council Member Herb Porter asked those in dissent what gure they would feel comfortable with for the grant program.
Mutchler said he is comfortable with the normal $30,000.
“I’m comfortable with what sta has done these last few years,” he said.
New summer tour season at Pioneer Park
By Luke Seymour Sta Reporter
FERNDALE — On May 20, Ferndale history was brought back to life as the Ferndale Heritage Society began its 2024 summer cabin touring season at Pioneer Park Village. Every year, the Ferndale Heritage Society o ers visitors the opportunity to witness the origins of Ferndale and Whatcom County with tours of the village’s historic cabins. From now until Sept. 15, tours will be available from 11:30 a.m.
until 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Tours are $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12. Each tour lasts roughly two hours and is given by an experienced guide dressed in era-accurate costumes Donated by local families and businesses throughout Whatcom County, each cabin was built at a time when Ferndale was just beginning to establish itself as a town. Some of those cabins date all the way back to the late 19th century. According to the Ferndale Heritage Society website, the Whatcom Old Settlers Associa-
tion began e orts in 1935 to relocate cabins from their initial construction sites to what is now Pioneer Village in order to preserve regional pioneer heritage.
Each cabin houses unique and valuable items from the past that displays the culture of early settlers of the Paci c Northwest, such as the Jenni House, which was initially built as a stage coach stop for weary travelers to stay overnight in, as well as the Zion Congregation Church, which the Whatcom Old Settlers pamphlet claimed was the rst church built in Whatcom County and is still a
popular place to hold small weddings.
“Each person that comes in really just wants to see a piece of our history,” said Linda Harkleroad, vice president of the Ferndale Heritage Society. “ ere’s a lot of people who make up the whole of the Heritage Society but we’re all on the same page here: our goal is to preserve this culture for future generations.”
Harkleroad said that outside of the annual Christmas celebration in the rst week of December, the summer tour season is where the cabins see the most tra c.
“Word gets out pretty quickly every summer,” Harkleroad said. “We get lots of people who are local to Whatcom but we also get a lot of people who are traveling from these great distances to come and see the cabins. Some of them are coming all the way up from Southern California or Portland and even a woman from China.”
Harkleroad said that although she expects this summer to be a robust tour season, changes in technology and attention spans
Through mid-September, Ferndale Heritage Society o ers tours each summer of Pioneer Park Village. (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)
Whatcom Land Title CEO earns prestigious state award
Construction activity notice
LYNDEN — e City of Lynden has planned road construction Wednesday, June 26 and ursday, June 27. Because of trenching and electrical conduit installation for a second oor residential addition to 408 Front St., the alley will be fully closed between Front and Grover streets from 4th to 5th streets from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days. Any questions, call City of Lynden Utility Technician Je Davis at 360-354-3446 or email davisj@lyndenwa.org.
Bill Ronhaar receives lifetime achievement award
LYNDEN — Bill Ronhaar, CEO of Whatcom Land Title, recently received a rare state award from his industry. Ronhaar was presented a lifetime achievement award from the Washington Land Title Association, only the fourth time in its 119-year history that it has bestowed the award. Ronhaar previously received the Washington Title Professional designation from the WLTA and was named a national title professional by the American Land Title Association. Ronhaar, who has been leading Whatcom Land Title with integrity, vision and a people- rst approach since 2014, has more than 50 years of title industry experience.
He served as president of the Washington Land Title Associa-
Gas prices decrease slightly in past
week
Average gasoline prices in Washington have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.25/g on June 24, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington. Prices in Washington are 29.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 68.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. e national average price of diesel has risen 2.4 cents in the past week and stands at $3.76 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.51/g on June 23 while the most expensive was $5.59/g, a di erence of $2.08/g. e national average price of gasoline has risen 0.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.41/g on June 24. e national average is down 18.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 14.4 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.
tion on three separate occasions.
A graduate of Lynden High School, Ronhaar attended Western Washington State College before he entered the title insurance industry. Ronhaar joined Whatcom Land Title after 30 years in management with Land Title and Escrow Company of Skagit and Island counties.
“Bill’s career exempli es dedication, innovation and unparalleled excellence in the title insurance industry,” said Diane Tomb, CEO of the American Land Title Association. “As one of four industry professionals to receive this award, this distinction appropriately recognizes his lifetime of achievement, leadership, vision and impact on the industry. Congratulations to Bill for continually improving the industry and inspiring others.”
Whatcom Land Title o ers title insurance and escrow services through its branches in Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale and Lynden. For more information, call any of its four branches at 360676-8484 or visit WhatcomTitle. com.
“With summer now ofcially here, we’ve seen the national average price of gasoline holding most steady compared to last week, with some states seeing their traditional price cycling every couple of weeks, while others have seen prices slowly slip,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “For now, gasoline prices may see little movement ahead of July 4 as oil prices have risen above $80. But the good news is that instead of the national average jumping to follow the rising price of oil, it’s holding steady. e bummer is that the decreases we hoped for will have to wait, thanks to oil’s climb.”
GasBuddy’s averages, graphs, maps and historical pricing data covering the U.S. and Canada is available 24/7 atprices.GasBuddy. com.
Barron adds chimney sweeping to home maintenance services
WHATCOM — Barron
Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing now o ers chimney sweeping services to
improve their safety and efciency. As replaces are used, ammable creosote builds up inside chimneys. e creosote then can ignite and cause a re that spreads through a chimney and into a home. e Washington State Fire Marshal’s O ce recommends that chimneys and replaces be inspected and cleaned each year by a professional. In 2022 in Washington State, 757 re incidents were caused by heating, which includes replaces and chimneys. Total loss was estimated at over $8 million. For more information about chimney sweeping, visit barronheating.com or call 360-676-1131.
Kulshan Community Land Trust announces new executive director
BELLINGHAM — Kulshan Community Land Trust (KulshanCLT) has appointed Rose Lathrop as its next executive director. Lathrop will succeed former KulshanCLT executive director Dean Fearing, who retired earlier this month. Lathrop joins KulshanCLT from Sustainable Connections, where she has served most recently as Program/Finance Director and previously as Interim Executive Director. Her work at Sustainable Connections included catalyzing climate solutions and expanding access to housing in northwest Washington. Lathrop
and Scotty Downriggers. We have smokers to preserve your catch and lots of wide mouth jars for canning. And don't forget our Hobie kayaks.
See Lanthrop on A3
Come here to get outfitted,
Bill Ronhaar, CEO of Whatcom Land Title, recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Washington Land Title Association. (Bill Helm/Lynden Tribune file photo)
OBITUARIES
Virginia Stotts Erickson Hartley
Virginia Stotts Erickson Hartley, age 87, of Ferndale, passed away June 17, 2024. She was born Jan 1, 1937, in Boley, Oklahoma to John Duke and Mae Warren Stotts. Virginia was the second to youngest of 11 children. Virginia is survived by her husband Richard Hartley, sister Ola Holland, her children Teri Johnson, Ronda Scott, Sheila Barichello, and Brian Erickson, stepdaughter Dominique Martin and their spouses, also by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Virginia was known by many di erent nick names and titles, including Ginny Lou, Mom, Ma, Granny.
Judy Rae Visser
Judy Rae Visser, age 71, unexpectedly passed away at home. Her joy and laughter was contagious to those around her.
Virginia always had a wicked sense of humor. She would say things so dry it would take moments to catch the brilliant humor. She raised her children to learn to laugh at themselves and not take life too seriously. Her home was lled with love, laughter and constant banter.
Virginia loved to entertain and would host many of the family gatherings. Family was of utmost importance to Virginia, she took the time out of her busy life to travel back to Oklahoma and Texas to visit loved ones.
Virginia loved to deer and elk hunt and family vacations revolved around those hunting sea-
Judy was born Sept. 9, 1952 in Bellingham to parents George and Roselie Vrieling. She graduated from Lynden High School.
Judy was married Aug. 20, 1971 to Kenneth James Visser who passed Dec. 24, 2021.
Judy grew up and lived her whole life on the Wiser Lake Road. She and Ken built three homes there.
Keeping and decorating a beautiful home was her enjoyment.
Judy’s greatest pride and joy was her
Lyndal Clyde Stacey
Lyndal Clyde Stacey of Blaine passed away Monday, the Tenth Day of June 2024 in Bellingham, surrounded by his daughters. Lyndal was born on Oct. 27, 1944, in Calico Rock, Arkansas to Clarence and Allene Stacey. He grew up with his four brothers and four sisters. e family moved to Washington when he was a child, where they settled in Lynden. Lyndal graduated from Lynden High School in 1962. After high school, he volunteered to serve his country in the United States Army, where he proudly served his county, with an admirable amount of time deployed to Vietnam during the height of the Vietnam War.
sons. Hours around the camp re or playing poker during these trips were always a fond memory for her and she spoke of them often. She would speak her mind, but with kindness and the best of intentions. First, to admit she was not perfect, but she liked and respected herself and would seek others to do the same. Bold, strong, independent, intelligent, loving, kind, faithful are only a few of the words that come to mind describing Virginia.
Able to do whatever she set her mind to, she knitted, painted, made clothes, made jewelry, made clocks, and was able to repair anything from a toaster to an adding machine. She had many talents and would never shy away from something she had never done.
She was the wife of a career
children and her grandchildren. She loved to cook and bake. She loved letting her grandkids come into the kitchen with her and bake cupcakes and cookies and make a big mess.
Judy was an avid reader and kept all of her books. She wrote in journals constantly and kept important notes and memories that she didn’t want to forget.
Judy was an excellent gardener. She grew everything. ey ate from their garden all summer. She also kept beautiful plants and with the help of her husband, they had a pristine yard. Her favorite was her huge gorgeous hydrangeas.
Judy had chickens and loved caring for them. She called them her girls, and she talked to them and they knew her voice and ran to her when she called. She loved sharing her fresh eggs with family and neighbors.
Judy loved Jesus and talked all the time about Him and how he knew her hurts
roadside services, after 11 years, he decided it was time to shut it all down and enjoy a life of relaxation at his home with his wife Shirley whom he married in 1996. ey spent their remaining time together relaxing at home, and they also enjoyed the occasional night out at the local casinos.
Lyndal was a great role model for his entire family, he raised his children well, he was a very hard worker, he was a very generous man who was willing to step up and help at every opportunity, he was a very humble, driven, rm, yet kind man who will always be remembered in the brightest light.
Lyndal was an exceptional grandparent as well as great-grandparent.
He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence, and Allene, his brothers Glenn, Junior, and Robert. His sisters Bonnie, Hazel, Virgina, and Freda, as well as his daughter Tami, and his grandson Sean.
military man Raymond Erickson and supported him in all ways possible while he was o to war or stationed at home during peace. Moving often due to the military, Virginia and family were able to live in many parts of the country, which she enjoyed.
Long years raising four children alone while dad was overseas were a testament to the strength she had. When they retired from the Air Force, they eventually moved to Nooksack, where they nished raising their kids. In 1986, Virginia was widowed at the age of 49 when her husband, and father of their four children passed.
Virginia remarried years later in 1993 to Maj. Richard Hartley, a retired Army soldier. Together they built a wonderful life in Ferndale, remaining close to family locally and across the country.
and pains and would take them all away someday. She loved life so much, but she couldn’t wait to be with him. Especially after her husband died of COVID in 2021. She missed him so much and wanted to be with him again.
Judy loved going to Texas to stay with her daughter and son-in-law the last two years. She had just visited them a month before her passing and she was enjoying new things she had never experienced before. She rode a long horn bull at the stockyard in Fort Worth and laughed like a child. She bought her rst pair of cowboy boots and loved wearing them. She wanted to be a cowgirl. She had her rst pedicure of her life and painted her toes for the rst time! A lovely coral color.
Above all her joy in life was serving her family. She was generous with anything she could give to make others happy.
“Always be Humble and Kind” were the words she lived by.
Judy is survived by daughter Amy Joy
Harold Denton
e celebration of life of Harold Denton that was planned for June 29 at Hovander Park has been cancelled.
A private event will be held in Manchester, WA instead.
After his time in the military, he spent years working at the Georgia Paci c plant in Bellingham.
After retiring from GP, he went on to drive for Valley Hay Transport, eventually buying his own tractor and trailer hauling hay, and other goods throughout the western part of the country. Lyndal’s nal work calling was to invest in his own company, Crown Enterprises.
Here he provided many wrecker, and
Lathrop
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brings dynamic leadership and extensive experience in nonpro t management and residential construction to her role at KulshanCLT.
Lathrop, who has been a resident of Whatcom County since 1998, has raised her daughter Ivy here and found her professional path in helping to build a thriving and resilient community. As KulshanCLT’s new executive director, she brings her experience and skills to drive a mission that deeply aligns with her values.
A committed community leader, Lathrop serves on various boards and committees, including the Downtown Bellingham Partnership Board of Directors and the City of Bellingham Planning Commission.
Lathrop holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in environmental policy and urban planning from Western Washington University and is a certi ed sustainable building advisor and LEED accredited professional.
Lathrop will join the KulshanCLT team later this summer after she concludes her work at Sustainable Connections.
ey were active in their kids and grandkids lives, blessing them in so many ways.
Richard and Virginia were able to travel the world with plenty of great trips, both stateside and abroad. Spain, Germany, England, Hawaii and New Zealand to name a few. While in New Zealand, Virginia was able to get to know Roy and Eva, who were Richard’s lifelong friends. She even got to go hunting for New Zealand deer.
Virginia held a deep faith in Jesus and lived a life demonstrating his love. We mourn her passing but celebrate a life well lived. We love you mom; we will miss you until we get to join you. Join us in celebrating the life of Virginia Stotts Erickson Hartley at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2024 at First Baptist Church, 5759 Vista Drive, Ferndale.
Cummins (Donald) of Dallas, TX and son Troy Visser (Terra) of Everson, WA; grandchildren Victoria McCabe (Ian) of Chicago, IL, Ashton DeLorme (Partner Melody Cave), Grant Visser, Maddie Visser, and Alexa Visser; and great-grandchild Tristan DeLorme. She will be greatly missed by siblings Chuck Vrieling (Judy), Vicki Visser (Jerry), Connie Visser deceased (Monte Maberry) and Jerry Vrieling deceased. Judy’s graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Greenwood Cemetery 605 E. Wiser Lake Road, followed by a reception at Judy’s home, 2109 Mercedes Drive, Lynden. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Judy had this on the wall in her home, and it gave her comfort daily: Someday, Everything will make perfect sense. For now, Laugh at the Confusion, Smile through the tears, And Keep Reminding Yourself at Everything Happens For a Reason.
He is survived by his wife Shirley, daughters Angi, Shelli, and Sandra, step-daughter Sheryl, as well as 11 of his grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
e family will hold a public graveside memorial on June 27, 2024, 2 p.m. at Moles Greenacres. 5700 Northwest Ave, Ferndale. Any and all who knew Lyndal are welcome to attend and share memories.
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.
LETTERS
How about protecting born children?
Editor, I am disturbed by the petition to repeal the Children’s Initiative Levy (see June 5 article) particularly because it was spearheaded by people in Lynden, my community. ose pushing the repeal say taxes are too high. So this is the tax they want to repeal? e one that helps children? Really? ere is so much locally about protecting unborn children. What about protecting born children? Also following Jesus and being good Christians are supposed to be important here. What would Jesus do? How about “su er the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not?” Or “inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me?”
e Children’s Initiative Levy supports homeless and vulnerable children, certainly some of the least of these.
For perspective, the Children’s Initiative Levy adds 19 cents per $1,000 to property taxes for 10 years. If your property is worth $1M, that’s less than $16 per month — the price of a couple of lattes. If you have property worth $1M, you’re one of the lucky few.
We pay taxes to help run the community. I don’t have children in school, and I’ve never needed the re department, but I’m glad to pay taxes to support those services. If my taxes are higher because my property is more valuable, then I count myself fortunate.
So, you who have put so much time, e ort and money into taking support away from children in our community — Ashley Butenschoen, Jennifer Sefzik, Shari Stremler, Timothy Koetje and Axiom Construction and Consulting, and the other signers of the petition —
shame on you.
I encourage the people of my community to vote against the repeal. Vote to take care of children. Put your money where your mouth is, Lynden. Gracie Lamb Lynden
At the river’s edge
Editor,
When I found out the Open Public Meetings Act requires three or more public o cials to meet in the public eye (or else not meet at all) I hurried over on Wednesday, June 12 to watch the River Projects Tour being given for two new council members, Jon Scanlon and Mark Stremler, by Whatcom County River Engineer Paula Harris.
I was shocked by what I found out.
First of all, the engineer said she doesn’t care what the public thinks about the river projects which cost taxpayers millions of dollars. In fact, Scanlon said he tries to get more money for government projects.
Second of all, this group, consisting of two elected salaried council members and four salaried bureaucratic government agents, skirted a private property gate to make the tour. When the owner mistrustfully eyed them trespassing, I decided to talk with her. e 2021 oodwaters completely overran her street house, so she encouraged me to give these agents “what for.”
Projects disliked by the public include plantings of genetically engineered sterile saplings with baby blue trunk protectors. e river’s edge and its saplings topple and plunge into raging oodwater. is represents millions of tax dollars washing into the ocean. Broken levees and bridges go there, too. e river ummoxes the best of engineers, while
brutally honest and abused hard-working American people know better. Simply dredge the river with caterpillars and allow American private enterprise to process sand and gravel for cement foundations, roads, aqueducts, and dams that can last generations and protect people from drowning, mold, high insurance premiums and property taxes, homelessness, depression, and discouragement. Let’s re-stock our government with persons who see the whole picture and care about the people. Get in touch with me so we can work together.
Doris Smith Ferndale
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OBITUARIES
Steve Anderson
Steve Anderson was born on May 25, 1948 and passed away on May 27, 2024 after an extended struggle with cancer. Steve was the oldest of three sons born to Paul and Emma Anderson. After attending Bellingham High School, Steve was admitted to the Carpenters Union and served an apprenticeship working under a
Anne Roorda
Anne Roorda passed away June 20, 2024, at the age of 93. She was a good mom and we were blessed to have her.
number of wellknown builders, including Lynn Gilbert. In the early 1970s, he served as a supervisor for Sanwick Corporation overseeing construction of community buildings and homes in Sudden Valley. When the developer withdrew from the project, he assigned construction contracts for 25 custom homes to
Anne was born in Oosterend, Friesland, the Netherlands on Sept. 22, 1930, to parents Foppe Aiso and Fokeltje (Boersma) Lycklama a Nijeholt.
Anne was married to Ted Roorda on March 18, 1952. ey were married for 38 years when Ted passed away from cancer.
Anne was a hard worker and focused her life around her children and family. She was known for knitting beautiful warm socks with wool from Holland, canning many fruit, vegetables and other necessary basics to keep her family well fed all while running a strict schedule of household duties. Anne volunteered at the Hope O ce and Second Chance.
Anne is survived by children Floranne Olin and husband Perry of Everson, Diane
Steve. Steve then became a partner in his father’s construction company, Paul Anderson Construction, Inc. where they worked together for over 20 years constructing many residential and commercial buildings in Whatcom County. When Paul retired, Steve formed Steve Anderson Construction, Inc. and continued in business until 2011.
In 1967, Steve married Kitty Bodke and together they had three sons, Reid, Brian and David. Steve and his family spent
VanWeerdhuizen and husband Glen of Sumas, Floyd Roorda and wife Joahanne of Everson, and Philip Roorda and wife Patti of Everson; 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by sister-in-law Nettie Lycklama of Lynden and sisters-inlaw Dien Kramer and Baukje Roorda in the Netherlands, and many nieces and nephews in the US and the Netherlands.
Anne is preceded to death by her husband, Ted, daughter and son-in-law Greta and Sid VanderMey, her parents, her brothers, John, Herman and Pete, twin sister Janet Arendse and sister Hepke Kariton.
Memorial contributions may be set to e Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2024 at Bethel Christian Reformed Church with Reverend Bryan Dick o ciating. Private family interment preceded at Monumenta Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Marilyn Mae Timmer
Marilyn Mae Timmer, age 79, of Ferndale went to be with her Heavenly Father at her home on June 20th after living with ALS the past 3.5 years with a warrior spirit. She was born Feb. 11, 1945 in Bellingham.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 at Enterprise Cemetery 7041 Vista Drive, Ferndale followed by a 1 p.m. celebration of life held at Calvary Chapel Northwest, 6015 Guide Meridian Road, Bellingham. In lieu of owers, donations in Marilyn’s honor can be made to the Light House Mission Ministry at eLighthouseMission.org. Please share your thoughts and memories online at the Sig’s Funeral & Cremation Services website.
Joleen Ann Geleynse
Joleen Ann Geleynse, 67, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2024. Joleen was born on Aug. 29, 1956, in Bellingham to Marinus (Rene) and Anne Geleynse. She lived and worked in the Denver area for 20 years and then lived in Midland, Texas for over 20 years. Joleen was preceded in death by her father and is survived by her Mom, brothers Dale and Carl and their families. A memorial service was held on June 3, 2024 at Crestview Baptist Church in Midland, TX. A gathering to celebrate Joleen’s life will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at Hope In Christ Church in Bellingham.
Frances L. Maleng
Frances L. Maleng (Carson), 85, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 in Bellingham. Frances was born on Aug. 13, 1938 to Vic and Edith Carson in Bellingham. On Sept. 7, 1956, she married the love of her life, Ed Maleng. Together, they raised ve children and spent their lives in Whatcom County until retiring to Tonasket WA in 1998. After 20 years
in Tonasket, Frances returned to Whatcom County where she resided for the past seven years. Frances lived a full and vibrant life. She loved being social and had the ability to make connections with people everywhere she went. She adored her family and spending time with them was one of her greatest joys. Frances is preceded in death by her husband Ed,
son-in-law Mike Robinson, and siblings Donna Galen and Bill Carson. Frances leaves behind her children: Randy (Barb) Maleng, Kim Robinson, Shelly (Chad) Tatum, Vicky (Willie) Willis, and Wendy Garrett, 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, ve great-greatgrandchildren, sisters Vivian Maleng, Dorothy (Steve) Wise, and numerous nieces and nephews. A public celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Deming Log Show Museum, 3295 Cedarville Road, Bellingham.
many happy times skiing, shing, hunting and snowmobiling. After 31 years of marriage, Steve and Kitty went their separate ways, but remained friends and continued to support their sons in any way they could. Steve’s approach to life was simple: treat people with kindness and honesty in all matters. From his dad he learned two important lessons: measure twice, cut once; and that the quickest way to do a job was to do it right the rst time around.
Steve was happiest leading pack horses on a trail in the Pasayten Wilderness where he would hunt bear and deer and sh the high-country lakes. Our wish is that he nds similar happiness in the new wilderness he has recently entered. A celebration of Steve’s life will be held on June 30th from 2-4 p.m. at e Rome Grange, 2821 Mt. Baker Highway, Bellingham. Deceased’s funeral arrangements are a simple cremation in Washington.
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present challenges for the cabin’s future.
“Entertainment has shifted,” Harkleroad said. “One time, one of the biggest groups that ever showed up here at the park was a group of 30 people at the main gate and I panicked because I thought they were here for a tour and I didn’t know about it. So I walked up and asked them if they were there for the tour that day and they said ‘no’ and that they were actually there for geocaching purposes. So that’s what we’re dealing with, the horse and buggy has progressed into automation.”
Despite these challenges, Harkleroad said it’s important that growing communities such as Ferndale o er similar services that teach residents about the importance of their own history and make e orts toward preserving it for generations to come.
“You know the old saying, ‘those who forget history are doomed to repeat it,” Har-
Every year, the Ferndale Heritage Society o ers visitors the opportunity to witness the origins of Ferndale and Whatcom County with tours of the village’s historic cabins. (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)
kleroad said. “Something like these tours can establish an appreciation for how many improvements have been made to get us here. It can also show how smart and industrious people in the past were, while also giving us the tools and the
understanding to see where they went wrong and what we can learn from them. I think that is an amazing service to provide for the people of Ferndale.”
-- Contact Luke Seymour at luke@lyndentribune.com.
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Gunter said she is comfortable with $50,000. Council Member McKenna Pinto-Gonzalez said she would only be comfortable moving forward if there was a stricter lens for organizations to be looked at for the additional funding and would like to still be generous and double the normal amount, bringing the funding pool to $60,000.
Porter said he realizes the $300,000 will not move forward, and would like to see something more in the $50,000 to $60,000 range as a compromise.
Mutchler moved to put forward the resolution, but with a $60,000 increase, rather than $300,000. However questions arose about the language of the resolution.
After discussion of the language, the motion passed 4-3, with council members O’Larey, Hawkinson and Porter voting no. e remaining ARPA funds will be allocated at a later date.
July 12 LC 36th annual golf tournament
Friends of Lynden Christian hosts a golf tournament fundraiser each year. This year’s tournament, now in its 36th year, will take place at Loomis Trail Golf Course on Friday, July 12. This 18-hole tournament will begin with a morning shotgun start at 8 a.m. and an afternoon shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Golfers will enjoy a luncheon from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. This year’s goal is to raise $50,000 to increase and improve parking on the LC campus. Visit lyncs.org for more information. To register, visit tinyurl.com/LCgolftournament.
Through June 28 Kids art classes atJansen Art Center Summer Camp at the Jansen Art Center. Spend some of your summer break getting creative at The J. Young artists, ages 6-14, sign up for a fourday program and can choose between a morning sampler camp to try something di erent each day, or the afternoon intensive, focusing on one art form all week. Registration closes June 20, sign up early to secure a spot. For more information, email marketing@ jansenartcenter.org.
June 29
Charity 5K
Lynden National Honor Society Charity 5K Walk/Run is from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at Lynden High School, 1201 Bradley Road. Event supports Lynden Family Community Services. Suggested donation: $10 and/or food/ toiletries. Flyers around town in windows with QR code for waiver form. Registration begins at 10 a.m. June 29. Meet at Lynden High School Stadium. Event is Family Friendly.
June 29
County Rose Put your dancing boots on because County Rose will come to Centennial Park for a boot-stomping outdoor concert from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Don’t miss this pairing of exceptional PNW musicians with legendary Country and Americana tunes. Centennial Park is at the corner of 4th and Grover streets.
July 4
Freedom Parade
Join the Lynden VFW 9301 on July 4 to honor the nation’s independence and to stand up for cherished freedoms. At 1 p.m., bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a pre-parade tailgate party at Bender Fields. At 2 p.m., the car parade will travel through Lynden. Deck out your vehicle in the most patriotic gear.
July 5
Washington’s Old Time Fiddlers
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association will play great, oldtime fiddle classics at the Lynden Community/Senior Center after lunch at 12:45 p.m. The center is at 401 Grover St. Call 360-354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information and to register.
July 5-27
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.
July 7-13
Blaine Harbor Music Festival Blaine Harbor Music Festival, July 7-13. Music all week. Lots of jazz. Jerry Steinhilber Trio, Greta Matassa, Randy Halberstadt, Charlie Porter, Camille Bloom, Jovino Santos Neto, more. Whether you like small theater club jazz, concerts on the waterfront that rock, Big Band Swing Dance in a festive barn, concerts in the Performing Arts Center, there’s something for you. List of events at blaineharbormusicfestival. org/festival. Also a camp for youth that week, and show o our young musicians on Friday July 12 and Saturday, July 13. All events are free except our Thursday night Big Band.
July 12
Clearbrook Dixieland Band
Clearbrook Dixieland Band will perform Dixieland music at the Lynden Community/Senior Center at 12:45 p.m. on July 12. The center is at 401 Grover St. For more information call
360-354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org.
July 20
Raspberry Community Breakfast
Before Raspberry Festival events, come to the Lynden Community/Senior Center for breakfast, featuring pancakes with raspberry sauce, scrambled eggs and sausage, orange juice and co ee, from 7-11 a.m. Cost is $10 for adults and children, except for kids 5 and under and players which is $5. The center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org.
July 22-26
Senior Summer Games
Lynden Community/Senior Center will celebrate the Summer Olympics with its own senior events. Bring out your camaraderie 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.
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
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.
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.
Sept. 28 Day On The Bay Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for a Day on the Bay to learn about Bellingham’s rich maritime culture, fishing industry and business community on Bellingham Bay. Visit sustainableconnections. org for more information.
Charity 5K to be held at LHS, June 29, 11 a.m.
KRAMER’S KORNER
Top four North Whatcom County high school sports venues
Joe
Kramer Sports Editor
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ese venues not only host thrilling games and events but also contribute to the vibrant community spirit, drawing fans, families and alumni together. Each location has its unique charm and signi cance, o ering an exceptional experience for both athletes and spectators. Here are some of my personal favorites, each with its own storied history and atmosphere, presented in no particular order.
Lynden High School Gym Known as “Jake Maberry Gymnasium” since 1988 in honor of longtime basketball coach Jake Maberry, this gymnasium is a pillar of the Lynden community. Since its naming in ‘88, the gym has been the home court for 13 state championship teams between the girls' and boys' basketball teams, with both teams clinching titles in 2024. e gym's large capacity and wooden bleachers create a classic and welcoming ambiance, making it one of the most electric atmospheres for high school sports in the area.
Ferndale High School Football Stadium
e newest venue on this list is part of Ferndale’s new high school project, which includes a state-of-the-art football stadium. is modern facility saw the Golden Eagles secure their rst victory in the new stadium on September 15, 2023, with a thrilling 22-16 win over Glacier Peak. e stadium’s design, which e ectively contains noise, ensures an electrifying game-day experience that rivals any high school football atmosphere in the state.
Lynden Christian High School Baseball Field
Lynden Christian High School’s baseball eld is a quintessential grass and dirt diamond that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of high school baseball. e eld's charm is enhanced by its short left- eld porch, measuring just over 300 feet, which proves inviting for right-handed hitters aiming for home runs.
is eld o ers a nostalgic baseball experience with a competitive edge, making it a great venue for players and fans alike.
Lynden Christian High School Gym
Much like the Jake Maberry Gymnasium, Lynden Christian’s gym has witnessed numerous state championships over the years. e unique lighting in the gym creates dramatic contrasts, providing a picturesque backdrop for games and an excellent setting for photographers.
e gym’s intimate size fosters an intense and engaging atmosphere, making every basketball game a memorable event for both players and spectators.
Crush Baseball Club prepares competitive athletes for next level
Aase, Engels, Neyens & more forging paths to collegiate and pro baseball
Joe
Kramer Sports Editor
FERNDALE — Crush
Baseball Club, a select program in Ferndale, is in its 13th year of developing some of the area's brightest athletes.
Some of the program's notable alums include Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Austin Shenton and Bu alo Bills safety Taylor Rapp. Some current players in the program include Meridian senior Jonah Aase, Lynden Christian se-
nior Austin Engels and formerly Mount Vernon senior Xavier Neyens.
Since 2012, the program's inaugural season has expanded from two 13U and 14U teams to teams ranging from 10U to 18U.
Crush operates from the fall through July, progressing from fall ball to winter training, a break during high school season and ending with 35-40 games between May and July.
During the latter months, the program travels frequently for tournaments, including many in the Seattle area, to give the players a taste of the best baseball competition in the state. Other times, the teams travel to Oregon and Las Vegas for tournaments.
Kevin Bolt has been coaching with the Crush for 13 years and explained the program's rst mission is to
develop "good young men" who will be productive members of society. is is aimed at teaching them the concept of teamwork, hard work, and the realities of life beyond baseball. He explained that the second part of the program's mission is to prepare them to play baseball at the highest level.
"Really, our goal is to have the players become their own coaches at some point," Bolt said. "[ ey] can't always have coaches there with them at all times and it's about teaching them what they need to be doing daily; having good routines and understanding what needs to be done if they want to, nd a way to get to the next level." e program has seen some of the area's most
Former pitching prospect makes home in Ferndale community
Local realtor Joshua Amberson remains involved in the community, looking to make a positive impact
Joe Kramer Sports Editor
FERNDALE — Joshua Amberson, once a promising pitching prospect, makes his home in Ferndale, where he's been pitching real estate deals by day and leading slow-pitch softball by night.
He lives in Ferndale with his wife Rachel, with whom they have two sons. Rachel's family is from Ferndale, and they remain active in the community with Joshua's realty business and his involvement on the slowpitch softball board. Before family life, Amberson was a right-handed
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starter for San Jose State in 2006 and 2007. He possessed a four-seam fastball that topped out at 93 mph,
Crush Baseball Club’s 18U team celebrates a run in the dugout on June 21 at Skagit Valley College. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Joshua Amberson, former San Jose State pitcher turned realtor and community leader, enjoys quality time with his two sons near the dugout on June 15. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Lynden Christian’s Austin Engels captured the triple crown for Northwest Conference hitters in 2024 with a .500 batting average and four home runs. He’s developed through the Crush’s baseball program. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Amberson: Board member in slow-pitch league
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Amberson explained the injury got progressively worse over the following month.
"We were going to Louisiana, and the coach asked me, 'How's your arm?' I said, 'It's making progress,'" he said. "We got to Louisiana Tech and I threw, and I couldn't even throw the ball in a straight line, maybe 75 mph."
Amberson went undrafted, which he attributed to partial miscommunication between his coach and major league clubs about his makeup and injury. Nonetheless, he received a call from the Chicago White Sox. He declined the White Sox offer and decided to move on to his next chapter of life and pursue ministry.
Amberson got his master's at Fuller eological Seminary and became a pastor at a small church in California and lived with his wife there.
After doing it for a couple of years, he decided, "It probably wasn't going to be the best t for me, personally…
"I think God speaks to us in a way we can understand. So I would say that might look di erent for me than it does for you. But if all this stu is real with God and I believe it is, he speaks to us in a way that we can understand and I knew that he was calling me to move on, so I was like, 'alright.'"
Amberson ventured into real estate and explained his mission and purpose of what he strives to
accomplish.
"I think it's about providing transparency and professionalism," he said. "It's tailored, of course, to anyone's individual situation. But if you can do that well, I think that helps change the perspective and stigma, kind of stigma that Realtors have."
Amberson also serves as a slow-pitch softball board member and organizes social media posts, eld updates, and league rule updates. e league currently has 40-plus teams, and he discussed the value it brings to the community.
"I think getting people out, doing something social, and getting people together," he said. "I think it's healthy for guys to get some time away from family, get out and compete, and the same is true for women, too."
Bellingham Men's Slow-Pitch Softball Association operates out of Whatcom County. With his baseball days behind him, Amberson expressed his desire to continue positively impacting the Ferndale community through real estate and slow-pitch softball.
Joshua Amberson prepares to hit a slow-pitch softball during his Windermere team’s game on June 15 in Ferndale. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Joshua Amberson enters the on-deck circle during his Windermere team’s game on June 15 in Ferndale. (Joe Kramer/ Lynden Tribune)
Crush: Alums include Shenton and Rapp
notable athletes come through its ranks, more recently Meridian left-handed pitcher Jonah Aase and Lynden Christian second baseman Austin Engels. Bolt mentioned both players as shining examples of dedication to the sport.
Aase's top velocity has increased by 20 mph from 72 to 92 over the past two seasons. Crush players, including Aase, are granted access to the Inside Pitch facility in Ferndale to hone their craft further.
"His work ethic has been very impressive," Bolt said. "He's a good leader at the facility because he's in there doing stu on his own. He's just always there, so he's always around it and people
are looking up to him, for sure. People have jumped on the bandwagon as he's gotten better."
He further explained the coaches often use Aase's dedication and work ethic as an example to the younger players, "get on the Jonah program."
At the high school level, Aase played an instrumental role in Meridian's trip to the 1A state championship game earlier this year. Lynden Christian’s Engels also saw signicant success this past high school season with a .500 batting average and four home runs.
"He does the talking with his bat," Bolt said. Engels won the Crush's o ensive MVP as a sophomore and struck out just
three times all season.
Bolt explained with Aase and Engels' work ethic, both players have created opportunities for themselves to play at the next level. He explained what he believed they needed to do to achieve that success.
"No. 1, it's about keeping them healthy," he said. " at's No. 1… It's really them continuing to do what they've been doing at this point. ey've kind of gured out their routines and they both do a good job at getting their work in.
"It's about just continuing to lift and do their business daily, not trying to do too much. ey're both players that have an opportunity to play it at a high level."
Another notable stand-
out from the program is Mount Vernon senior Xavier Neyens, who committed to Oregon State and is considered a highly touted draft prospect by numerous baseball outlets. Neyens began playing for Crush at 11 and has since moved on to national select programs, playing against some of the best competition in the country for 18-year-olds.
"We didn't try to hold him back and keep him local because we know what's best is for him to get those opportunities," Bolt said.
While the program caters to the area's highestregarded talent, it makes an e ort to be accessible to all the youth interested in baseball. Crush's fall ball league program is open to all players interested in joining and he explained it gives the youth an opportunity to "grow with the game."
When players try out for the Crush team, Bolt explained they "really try not to cut players." He emphasized, "especially when there's a passion for the game."
"We'll sit down with the
families, and when they're on the same page, it shouldn't really matter as long as they're getting better," Bolt said. "Sometimes the kids don't always play all the time, but they're learning in the dugout and growing as players."
He further explained that the coaching sta makes an e ort to clarify expectations with the kids on what they need to do to improve and succeed.
As for the program's future, Bolt explained it
would like to see it "grow with demand."
"Our goal is for us to have more kids consistently come out of this area and be successful and play at the college level," he said. "Be prepared for that is really the goal if we can better prepare kids for what their expectations or what they're going to see at the college level and just getting them to understand the demand of what college baseball is."
Bellingham junior Kai Nelson makes a dazzling play at shortstop during Crush Baseball Club’s 18U tournament at Skagit Valley College on June 21.
(Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
Meridian’s standout left-hander Jonah Aase has developed through the ranks of Crush’s baseball program. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)
city limits. Lot 2, approximately 27.31-acres, would be outside city limits. The subject property is located at 702 N Washington St within the Residential zone district and is situated in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 30, Township 40 North, Range 4 East of W.M., within the City of Everson and within Unincorporated Whatcom County, WA. The property is identified under the following County Assessor’s parcel number: 4004303632140000. The complete application is available for review at Everson City Hall during normal business hours or on the city website. The public comment period for this application is from June 26 to July 11th, 2024. Written comments may be submitted during that comment period to Everson City Hall at the address shown below. Everson City Hall 111 W. Main Street P.O. Box 315 Everson, WA 98247 Published June 26, 2024
LEGAL CITY OF EVERSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Everson is at the beginning of the City’s formal process to update its comprehensive land use plan, development regulations, and critical areas ordinance as required by the
Growth Management Act (GMA).
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including at public hearings planned to be held in late 2024 and early 2025. The Everson City Council will hold a public hearing and community discussion regarding possible revisions to the City’s designated urban growth area (UGA). The public hearing will take place at the July 9, 2024 City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Everson City Hall. Any party may submit written or oral comments at the hearing. Copies of the Everson Urban Growth Area Study Area Map are available for review at Everson City Hall and on the City website: ci.everson.wa.us. For more information, contact Everson City Hall at (360) 966-3411. Everson City Hall 111 W. Main Street P.O. Box 315 Everson, WA 98247 Published June 26, 2024 Ferndale
LEGAL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed zoning text amendments described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing. Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale is holding a pub-
lic hearing by the Planning Com-
mission beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The meeting will be held at the City Hall Annex Building, 5694 Second Avenue, Ferndale. For virtual access, visit www.cityofferndale.org/ pc. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2359.
DATE OF NOTICE: June 26, 2024
APPLICANT: City of Ferndale
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Amend Ferndale Municipal Codes (FMC) 14.05 and 18.58 to update the EAGLE Program and incorporate the Public Institutional Zone (PI) into the program’s authority and to update in accordance with changes in the local and state regulatory standards.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests a recommendation for approval from the Planning Commission to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: June 26, 2024 – July 10, 2024
CONTACT: Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director Public Comment: comment@cityofferndale.org
Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 City Hall: 2095 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 685-2367
Published June 26, 2024
Probate Notice to Creditors
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM
ESTATE OF: PIER SCHURER, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00500-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that on June 5, 2024, Jay DeJong and Gary Wyss were appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the estate of Pier Schurer. Any person who has a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ attorney, at the address stated bellow, a copy of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented with the later of (1) thirty days after the co-personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)c; or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred; except, however, as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.0511
G LOCAL
ANTIQUES
Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell
1214 W. Axton Rd. #B, Ferndale • 360-526-2305
www.facebook.com/applegrovejunctionantiques APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES
DeWaard & Bode
Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham
Outlet Store: 4175 Hannegan Road B’ham
360-733-5900 • www.dewaardandbode.com
AUTOMOTIVE
Hinton Chevrolet
8139 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden • 866-230-4195
Imhof Automotive
Maintenance • Repair • Restoration
Over 40 Years Experience-Master Certified Ferndale • 360-393-8938
Jim’s Automotive Experts, Inc.
102 East Main Street, Everson • 360-966-4440
Les Schwab Tire Center • 360-380-4660 1731 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale www.lesschwab.com
Louis Auto Glass
1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840
407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232
1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759
Pete’s Auto Repair LLC
6209 Portal Way, Ferndale
360-380-2277 • www.petesautorepair.net
Point S Zylstra Tire
501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493
Roger Jobs Automotive
Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen • www.rogerjobs.com
2200 Iowa St., Bellingham • 360-734-5230
Vavra Auto Body
411 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack • 360-966-4444
BAKERIES
Lynden Dutch Bakery
421 Front St., Lynden
360-354-3911 • lyndendutchbakery.com
Lynden Just Desserts 1724 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-3911
BANKS & CREDIT
UNIONS
Banner Bank
138 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden
360-354-8100 • www.bannerbank.com
CABINETS
Lynden Interiors
2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com
Westside Building Supply
8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
CARPET CLEANING
Northwest Professional Services
360-354-4145 • www.npsclean.com
191 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden CEMETERIES
Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com East Wiser Lake Rd., Lynden • 360-647-4001
Lynden Cemetery • www.lyndencemetery.com
South Side of Front St., Lynden • 360-647-4001
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Bay City Supply
360-671-7400 • www.baycitysupply.com
P.O. Box 2073, 1250 Iowa Street Bellingham, WA 98229
COFFEE
Cruisin Coffee
1976 Kok Rd., Lynden Town Plaza, Lynden 5885 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-738-3789
CONCRETE
Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC
360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com
CONVENIENCE STORE
Delta Country Market
1306 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-1680
DRYER VENT CLEANING
Christensen Home Services
P.O. Box 29286, Bellingham www.christensenhomeservices.com
Call or Text 360-594-1468
EYE CARE
Everson Vision Clinic, Dr. Alex Ilyin, OD
205 W Main St, Everson • 360-966-0445
Bethgutman.evc@aol.com
FARM & GARDEN
CHS Northwest
3500 Meridian St., Bellingham • 360-734-4010 1720 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale • 360-380-0578
415 Depot St., Lynden • 360-306-3800
119 17th St., Fairway, Lynden • 360-354-5671
300 Main St., Lynden • 360-354-1198
102 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4193
www.chsnw.com
Portal Way Farm and Garden 6100 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-384-3688
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
Bakerview/Irongate area • Bellingham, WA 360-671-6100 • BellinghamRVBoatStorage.com
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
Gorgeous summer drives for gorgeous summer days
July is right around the corner and with it the heart of summer. Longer days and a lower (but never impossible) chance of rain makes it the perfect time for local sightseeing. Here are a few options for going out and exploring Whatcom County.
• Chuckanut Drive: Arguably one of the most famous scenic routes, Chuckanut Drive begins in Fairhaven and hugs the coastline, giving spectacular views of the San Juan islands on your way to Burlington.
Several pull-o s give you a chance to stretch your legs and take pictures, with an abundance of trails and parks along the way should you like to adventure on foot. Chuckanut Drive is noted on maps as WA State Highway 11 and while there are several hairpin turns through the mountains, it’s nothing an experience drive can’t handle.
• Mount Baker Highway: No, it’s no longer ski season, but that doesn’t mean Route 542 no longer has anything to o er. ough Bellingham is the starting point, Highway 9 sweeps through the EversonNooksack region and joins up with 542. ere is also 547, which leads from Sumas and meets with 542 in Kendall. Passing through several charming towns, racing alongside a river, and being surrounded by trees, it’s hard not to get swept up in the wonder of the Paci c Northwest. Follow the highway all the way to Artist Point, a park exclusively open in the summer.
• Birch Bay-Lynden Road: More a means to an end, Birch-Bay Lynden Road skips I-5 and gives a tour of some of our local berry elds on the way to Birch Bay, Blaine and Ferndale. At the end of the road, you are presented with a choice; left on Birch Bay Drive takes you around the water and towards the Birch Bay State Park (don’t forget your Discover Pass if you want to stop for a picnic!). Right on Birch Bay Drive takes you towards the Semiahmoo Resort, a lovely spit of land surrounded by the bay.
2024
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM
In Re the Estates of WILLIAM H. BEERS, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00549-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030
JUDGE: EVAN P. JONES The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim
time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION June 19, 2024 CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES James F. Weber & Mary Joanne Hoisington Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 300 N. Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Published June 19, 26 & July 3,
(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