Ferndale Record June 5 2024

Kwabena Ledbetter wins student leadership award

Award given to students who exhibit exceptional leadership eff ts involvement in their community

By Luke Seymour Sta Reporter

FERNDALE — On

May 24, the Washington Association of School Administrators awarded Ferndale senior Kwabena Ledbetter with a student leadership award during its annual awards ceremony. Originally formed in 2019, WASA is an organization of professional administrators “committed to leadership,” and that “WASA’s beliefs are anchored in leadership, trust, and advocacy. WASA is “ rst and foremost, about leadership for equity and excellence for all students,” according to a

School districts celebrate community, student leadership

By Racquel Muncy For the Record

WHATCOM —

School districts in region 8 of the Washington Association of School Administrators recently celebrated student and community leaders who are making their districts a better place during the annual Honorary Awards Ceremony at the Skagit Golf and Country Club.

Awards were given for individuals and groups within the Ferndale, Lynden, Meridian, Nooksack Valley and Blaine school districts in two categories: community and student leadership.

Ferndale School District nominated the bond oversight committee for the community leadership award and Kwabena Ledbetter for the student leadership award.

According to incoming Northwest Educational Service District 189 Superintendent Ishmael Vivanco who presented the awards, the committee has been bene cial to the students and Ferndale community as it served a liaison-like role between the district and community. is allowed higher levels of communication, transparency and valuable expertise.

Ledbetter, a senior at Ferndale High School, was nominated because of his erce advocacy for inclusivity and belonging, Vivanco said.

He is ASB publicity director and was elected as the rst-ever president of the Washington State School Directors Association Student Board Representatives Network.

“Kwabena’s courage and commitment make him a deserving candidate for this award,” Vivanco said. Lynden School District acknowledged Kristie Kornelis of the Lynden Noon Kiwanis as a community leader. According to Vivanco, the work of Kornelis has been a part of work that has “resulted in incredible science, technology, engineering, art and math opportunities for Lynden students.”

is has been done through the Kiwanis Teacher Grant Program, free science exploration kits distributed through the library system, sponsored book events and many other activities.

Meridian School District had one community leadership award and two student leaders.

Paul Kratzig, long-time president of the Meridian Public Schools Foundation won the award for community leadership. According to Vivanco the foundation was formed in 1997 to receive gifts and donations from the community who wanted to invest in the future of the school district. To date, the foundation manages 15 endowments, o ers annual scholarships and is building a series of new endowments. Student leadership awards went to Morgan Adams and Kennedy Brzozowski, both of whom are school board representatives.

“Knowing student voice was a strong emphasis, both Morgan and Kennedy have been proactive in

mission statement posted to their website. eir website also de nes the student leadership award as a symbol that “recognizes student leaders who have created or played a signi cant leadership role in initiatives or programs that promote inclusivity, access, equity, or social justice in their school and community.”

According to a Ferndale School District press release, Ledbetter earned the award through his “passionate leadership e orts, both within Ferndale High

School and as a student advisory member of the Ferndale School Board. Since his appointment to the Board in 2022, he has consistently championed student voice and advocated for teens from underrepresented groups.”

Ledbetter’s achievements at Ferndale High School include two years as publicity director for the Associated Student Body, his tenure as one of the two student representatives on the Ferndale School

Ferndale’s high school band, middle school bands win big at Farmers Day Parade

By Cal Bratt

Tribune

For the

WHATCOM — A box full of tax repeal petitions was turned in to the County Auditor’s O ce on Monday, and workers there immediately began the signature veri cation process. Out of the 9,620 voter signatures submitted, sponsors are con dent at least two-thirds will be found valid, enough to get the repeal question on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. e target is the county Children’s Initiative Levy that passed two years ago by just 20 votes out of more than 108,000 votes cast. e levy added a 19-cents-per-$1,000 property tax to be spent on early-learning programs, childcare and support for homeless or vulnerable children. Its term is 10 years.

Spokesperson Ashley Butenschoen said that a sense of high taxes in Whatcom County is what drove the two

See Levy on A7

County Auditor Stacy Henthorn, right, and chief deputy Amy Grasher receive a box full of signed tax repeal petitions on Monday.

Bratt for the Tribune)

Kwabena Ledbetter, a senior at Ferndale High School received a student leadership award from the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA). (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)

See Ledbetter on A7

Ferndale School District’s band, made up of students from Ferndale High School, as well as Vista and Horizon middle schools, won best school band at the annual Farmers Day Parade in Lynden. More photos of Ferndale’s bands at the June 1 parade are on page A6. (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)

Ferndale celebrates new projects, community engagement

Public Works Week a time for children, adults alike to appreciate city’s behind-thescenes staff

By Ava Ronning For the Record

FERNDALE — On May 23, the City of Ferndale held a touch-a-truck event at Pioneer Park for children and families to explore the world of public works.

‘We had another great turnout this year celebrat-

ing National Public Works Week and engaging with the community about the exciting world of Public Works,” said Megan Juenemann, Communications and Community Relations o cer for the City of Ferndale. “We gave out 200 hard hats to children throughout the day who came to climb on vehicles and chat with our public works crew.” e children loved climbing in and around the trucks and other public works equipment, especially the dump truck that sits six-to-10 feet o the ground, making it that you’d have to climb a ladder to get into it. ey were also fascinated by the frontend loading machines with ve-foot-tall tires and a

bucket three to ve yards wide, and the Bobcat, excited to push the levers and pretend to make the truck noises. e parents especially enjoyed the Vactor truck (a large vacuum cleaner), and asking public works members about their experiences in their line of work.

e event brought approximately 500-600 people, Mayor Greg Hansen said.

Public works in progress

e public works department covers parks, streets, sidewalks, emergency water work, sewer and stormwater infrastructure, but one thing that is fairly unique to Ferndale is that the Parks department falls under the Public Works department, as all the new parks construction is led by the Public Works project manager.

“ e fact that our Parks Department operates under Public Works allows us to move labor around when we need to,” Hansen said. “We get more e cient use out of our sta by combining those two departments,”

e Public Works project manager is currently managing the Metalworks Skatepark, which has been under construction for about a month now and the ribbon cutting ceremony is

expected to be in the early fall.

Last December, the city nished the rebuild of ornton Street and the construction of the overpass, for which the Public Works project manager was on site every day.

Public Works is currently collaborating with the city’s water treatment plant operator to manage an expansion of the water treatment facilities, a $5 million project that will add a

“bunch of square footage and a brand new water treatment process,” Hansen said. e water treatment plant superintendent is also managing a project to drill a new well into the city’s aquifer.

e Public Works department is made of 12 people who are experienced and competent at many tasks.

“ ey work [so hard] every single day and it almost always goes unseen be-

cause they’re the ones that are working in the middle of the night or they’re down in a trench ... I’d also [like to] shout out our parks crew. ey do a great job of keeping our parks beautiful day in and day out ... and a nal shout out to our public works project management team who have done a great job of managing the big projects that we’ve completed over the last few years,” Hansen said.

Leadership: School districts celebrate their students

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expand learning opportunities for students in the Meridian School District to share their perspectives,” Vivanco said. “ ey have been instrumental in ensuring we have student voice well rep-

resented in Meridian School District – now and into the future.”

Nooksack Valley School District nominated Rosalinda Mendoza as a community leader and Lainey Kimball for the student leadership award.

Vivanco read a statement from Sumas Elementary School Principal Sarah Condreay regarding Mendoza.

According to the statement, Mendoza was a part of the parent group that helped select an art installation for the new elementary school. “She used her voice to ad-

vocate for an art piece that represented the diversity of our Sumas community,” Condreay wrote. Mendoza also helped plant the vision and create a Hispanic Advocacy group at Sumas. “She has inspired (the Hispanic Advocacy group) to be leaders, has modeled leadership and active engagement and is creating spaces where they have a voice into real change at our school,” Condreay wrote.

Kimball was awarded the student leadership award for being “all things Nooksack.”

She is a three sport athlete who excels in the classroom and mentors younger players and students. Kimball is also a leader in a rst year teacher prep class. According to the statement from her supervising teacher read by Vivanco, “Lainey leads with action, empathy, courage and impact. She takes charge, listens with care and inspires my teachers to do the same. Lainey has a passion for connecting with students in a way that shows her belief in them, so they believe in themselves.”

A boy climbs inside the vactor truck, a large vacuum cleaner, and pretends to steer at the touch-a-truck event at Pioneer Park. (Photo courtesy City of Ferndale)

Families and children explore a circle of public works gear at Pioneer Park. (Photo courtesy/City of Ferndale)

Tuesdays in June

Watercolor Series Class

Join Lois Dahl every Tuesday in June

from 10 a.m. until noon at Lynden

Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Lois will teach beginner and more experienced skills depending on the student’s abilities. Cost for the series of four classes is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Registration is required before the class begins. Call 360-354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information and to register.

June 6

Water Means Life

The Department of Ecology filed its water adjudication case in Whatcom County Superior Court on May 1. Summons to everyone who claims a right to surface or groundwater will be sent by certified mail as soon as court approves it. At 5 p.m. June 6, James Davenport will present information at the Lynden Library about how the legal process works, what makes a water right, how to prove it, and some issues arising from the economic benefits of water rights, more rights than water, endangered species needing to recover and the risks of climate change. Email jhdavenportllc@gmail.com for more information. Lynden Library is at 216 4th St.

June 7

Fundraiser for a ordable housing

Join Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County at 6 p.m. Friday, June 7 at Fishermen’s Pavilion in Bellingham for an evening of Eco-Chic Elegance that turns trash into treasure and homes into hope. The event, called Trashion Show, will feature a full fashion show of stunningly sustainable outfits made of 75% recycled material, a silent auction of creatively upcycled items, ra es for some of our favorite local goodies, cocktails, games and more. Tickets will be available at a discounted early bird rate until May 1. Applications for fashion show entries close on May 31. For more information, email hillary.pritchard@hfhwhatcom.org.

June 7-29

Studio Art Quilt Associates

June 7-29, Allied Arts will present Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), a remarkable art exhibition highlighting the artistic expressions inspired by the stunning landscapes of the Pacific

Northwest. This exhibition o ers a unique opportunity to engage with the vibrant world of quilt artistry rooted in the breathtaking beauty of Washington State. 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.

June 8

Annual Kids Fishing Derby

Loyal Order of the Camels Club will hold its annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 8 at Fishtrap Creek in Lynden City Park. Boys and girls ages 5-13 are eligible. For additional details, visit lynden.orgor contact Je Price at 360-661-6137 or 360-354-2169.

June 8

Wander to Wander 1K Benefit Run Wander to Wander 1K on Saturday, June 8. More at whatcomdrc.org/ wander-to-wander. Event is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This Bellinghambased fun run benefits the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and will be hosted by Wander Brewing. Beginning with donuts at the WDRC o ce, 206 Prospect St., participants will proceed to Wander Brewing. At the finish, enjoy a pint of beer or root beer (included with all registrations), food trucks and the fanfare of this exciting race. Costumes are encouraged. All ages, abilities, as well as pets are welcome. Registration is $20, or free for children 10 and under.

June 9

Bellingham Bike Swap

Shifting Gears, a local non-profit in Bellingham, will host its annual Bellingham Bike Swap on Sunday, June 9 in the Boundary Bay Brewery Alley and Beer Garden, 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham. The Bellingham Bike Swap allows the Bellingham Community to purchase pre-owned bikes or gear at a lower cost. Those looking to sell gear can drop o items between 7-10 a.m. Shop the Swap is from 1-5 p.m. Unsold gear and checks can be picked up by sellers between 6-8 p.m. Twenty-five percent of each sale will be donated to Shifting Gears.

June 11

Dementia Caregiver Support Group Dementia Caregiver Support group

will meet at the Lynden Community/ Senior Center, 401 Grover St. from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, June 11. For more information, call 360-3542921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

June 13

Bess Bronstein: Tough Trees and Shrubs for Tough Times Gardeners continue to seek out woody plants that can successfully grow and even thrive in our changing Pacific Northwest climate. Learn about some wonderful woody plants that can fit the bill as we garden into the future. Bess Bronstein is an educator, horticultural consultant, and ISA Certified Arborist Kitsap Peninsula. She has over 35 years of experience in arboriculture, landscape management, and garden design. Bess holds an A.T.A. degree in Ornamental Horticulture and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree from the University of Washington. This Garden Talk & Lecture will be at 7:30 p.m. June 13 at Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

June 15

Confidence builder ride

Join Whatcom Backcountry Horsemen of WA for a confidence builder ride from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. June 15 at Sunset Farms, 7977 Blaine Road, Blaine. See how you and your horse do with di erent obstacles such as bikes, logs and water. Cost is a $20 donation for each participant. Trainer Jessica Rothenburg Bergsma has volunteered will be present for any extra help that may be needed. There will also be a packers camp setup that will include their pack stock. Snack potluck, please bring a snack to share. Contact Roger Edmonds for more information at waterwyzrd@aol.com.

June 15

Lynden Tractor Trot

Saturday, June 15, the third annual Lynden Tractor Trot will start and end at Forge Fitness/Lynden City Park. As last year, we will have a 5K/10K/15K trot so that di erent levels of participants can enjoy this fun, family event. People can trot, people also can donate. For more information, visit surepost.com/TractorTrot.

June 15-16

Handel’s Messiah Bellingham Chamber Chorale will

present Handel’s Messiah at noon Saturday, June 15 and at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16 at Church of the Assumption, 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. This extraordinary event will showcase Lynden resident Katie Van Kooten, as well as Rosamund Dyer, Stephen Rumph and Charles Robert Stephens. Tickets for Handel’s Messiah are on sale at bellinghamchamberchorale.org or can be purchased at the door 30 minutes before each concert.

June 16

Gear Heads Father’s Day Car Show

The Gear Heads of Whatcom County will hold its annual Father’s Day Car Show from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16 at Bellewood Farms, 6140 Guide Meridian Road. Free entry for spectators. Vehicle registration for the show is $20 for car or truck. The show is open to any classic, custom, sportscar and hot rod cars or trucks. Proceeds from the show will go to several local charities, such as Humane Society, Food Bank and Vietnam Veterans. For registration to enter your car into the show, visit gearheadswc@ gmail.com or gearheadswc.com.

June 21

Painting with Anne Anne Levinson helps students create a painting with acrylic paints which they will complete in two hours. Classes will be on Tuesdays June 4, and June 18, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Registration is required before the class begins. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org

June 22

Beck/Zwicker Family Reunion

Save the date: June 22 for a Beck/ Zwicker Family Reunion. It will be the 110th anniversary of the family arriving from what is now the Ukraine. Elizabeth and Christian Zwicker and three Beck siblings and three Zwicker children arrived in Baltimore, Maryland on June 14, 1914. The event will be held at the VFW at 7011 Hannegan Road, Lynden from 1-6 p.m. Bring your favorite dish to share. Contact Doris Beck and/or Carol Zwicker Pollack with any questions: Doris at 206-2892458 or dbeck@lineangle.com, or Carol at 360-961-5296 or cdpollock@ comcast.net.

FORUM

Homestead’s Tea Party?

Editor, With no intention of starting a debate, I need to clear up misinformation in a May 22 Lynden Tribune letter to the editor.

• When someone says Homestead is the Jewel of Lynden, it’s a compliment to the neighborhood, not a criticism of our beautiful city.

• I agree about where our maintenance fees are spent which can be seen when walking through our neighborhoods. Did you notice the 200-plus street lights keeping our homes and streets safe? What about the beautiful ower baskets and colorful landscaping in our neighborhood entries and islands, sidewalks being repaired, damaged trees and broken branches being removed, underground pipes and electrical wiring being repaired? Is it a joy to look out your windows and see the wonderfully manicured view our golf course provides every day, with its re ective blue ponds?

What about walking over rustic bridges and along the streams of Homestead Park? But that’s now our past, isn’t it? is lawsuit has only shown what happens without fees, without a functioning golf course, without unity among neighbors.

• Taxation without representation, as in the Boston Tea Party? Wow, that’s a reach. When we bought our homes, it was clear we needed to pay fees for speci c maintenance, which is nothing like taxes the government collects from citizens for public services like re, police, schools, health, social services, etc. And then refusing to accept an increase in fees after 20-plus years of no increases?

Even a sixth-grader understands prices go up over time for our cost of living. Yet it was such a shock to a few, lawyers were hired to sue every party in sight. We now look back on four years of a lawsuit that did nothing to move us for-

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, 202224-3441; 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/writeto-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.

ward as a community, but delayed muchneeded repairs. And for what?

Roger Dowling Lynden

Reader: Sidhu ‘must do the

honorable thing’

Editor, e people reserve the power to recall elected o cials as provided in the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington.

Recall e orts are expensive and timeconsuming. erefore, County Executive Satpal Sidhu must do the honorable thing, resign, and cooperate with the investigation of the unfolding saga of Jon Hutchings, formerly the county’s director of public works, now employed as public works director by the City of Lynden.

Sidhu’s second term began in January 2024, meaning it doesn’t end for more than three years. at is unacceptable because it is clear, according to well-sourced reporting that he was involved in concealing information that the public had a right to know. Participation in e orts to keep illegal or unethical acts or situations from the public requires his resignation.

e Arch of Healing and Reconciliation in Bellingham was erected to honor immigrants who were targeted for removal in Whatcom County -- Chinese Americans in 1885, Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims from India in 1907, and Japanese Americans in 1942. e Arch is a bridge to the past and a monument of hope for the future. Sidhu provided a great service to Whatcom County as chair of the Arch of Healing organization.

Shallow apologies related to harassment don’t cut it in 2024. It’s depressing that there are people in positions of power who defend the accused at the expense of the accuser. How does that behavior pro-

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 360-3050356; Public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or email Legislative Assistant Sarah Soulliere atSarah.Soulliere@leg.wa.gov. Website: senatedemocrats.wa.gov/ Shewmake. Representative Alicia Rule (D), JLOB 334, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360-746-3744; Public comment email at https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/ memberEmail/42/1. Or email Legislative Assistant Rachel Campbell at Rachel. Campbell@leg.wa.gov.

Website: housedemocrats. wa.gov/rule. Representative Joe Timmons (D), JLOB 419, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600; Toll-free hotline: 800-562-6000, 360-786-7854. Email: Joe. Timmons@leg.wa.gov or public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or contact Legislative Assistant Hayden Jenkins at (360) 786-6854 or (360) 718-5299 or email Hayden.Jenkins@leg.wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats. wa.gov/timmons.

mote healing and reconciliation?

e buck stops with Executive Sidhu. He should resign. He could salvage his legacy by doing so.

Delores Davies Ferndale

Health benefits now available to all Washingtonians

Editor,

Based on the April 2024 issue of the Whatcom Health Reporter available from your local Opportunity Council, the 2022 Washington State Supplemental budget has “directed the Health Care Authority (HCA) to develop an (open) medical assistance program that would provide Medicaid equivalent health care coverage to uninsured adults who do not meet the immigration requirements for federal assistance.

Who these people really are is up to us to interpret. Based on this directive, a local program, called the Apple Health Expansion, was established and will be implemented this July. Will it also include local undocumented migrants living in this area? Is this then just another unconstitutional move by the legislature to channel our tax money toward those immigrants entering our country, living locally, and who either choose not follow existing immigration law to become citizens or who follow the direction of our representatives to ignore the Constitution?

e article continues with, “All Washingtonians, regardless of immigration status, now have the opportunity to shop for and purchase quali ed health and dental plans for 2024;” all of whom are eligible based on a set of really loose guidelines

County Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 982254082, 360-778-5200; Email: ssidhu@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/415/CountyExecutive. Whatcom County Council Member Kaylee Galloway District 1, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360489-9192; Email: kgallowa@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3862/KayleeGalloway. Whatcom County Council Member Todd Donovan District 2, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360483-8474; Email: tdonovan@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/2261/Todd-DonovanCouncil-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 Mark Stremler District 4 (Lynden), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-935-1266; Email: MS-

tremle@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty. us/4305/Mark-Stremler. Whatcom County Council Member Ben Elenbaas District 5 (Ferndale/Custer), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360778-5025; 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; 360-224-4330; Email: bbuchanan@co.whatcom. wa.us; Website: https://www. whatcomcounty.us/1975/ Barry-Buchanan. Whatcom County Council Member John Scanlon At Large Position B, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360935-1523; Email: jscanlon@ co.whatcom.wa.us; Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us 4304/Jon-Scanlon. See Letters on A7

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.

OBITUARIES

Kristine Lynn ‘Dissy’ DeGroot-Keene

Although her earthly journey ended on May 29, 2024, it began in 1968, on a warm summer’s day on July 29, to be exact, when Kristine Lynn DeGroot- Keene, known as “Dissy” to her loving family, came into the world, bringing a zest for life, a passion for entertaining, and a love for people, young, old and in between.

Kris enjoyed reminiscing about her youth, and with her usual wit and wisdom would share memories of the Lettered Street’s Gang, a rag tag group of Lynden neighborhood children, tales of shing the seas with Grandpa Casey, and asking unanswerable questions regarding the insulation value of aluminum foil, carefully wrapped around an RC Cola, sent along on many a eld trip to Stanley Park or to the strawberry berry elds surrounding Lynden.

A student of the Lynden public school system, Kris showed

Harriet (Verduin)

Morgenthaler

Cain

her leadership skills early on, being the rst to fold her kindergarten nap towel, then instructing others on how to properly do the same. As years passed, Kris was active in school athletics, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. As the 1986 senior class president she was more of a den mother, a role she carried for life, endearing herself to many, creating life-long friends, especially the 86’ers, for whom she was friend, con dant, counselor, and chef.

Using her God-given talents to serve others, be they Green & Gold or Blue & White, Kris showed compassion when needed, but was not afraid to take a tough-love approach, especially when one needed to improve their attitude or actions, most often with a simple cocked head, furled brow, with a simple “Oh, Honey” getting to the point, though she was known on occasion to state “Jesus loves you, and I’m trying.” Kris assisted many a young

Harriet (Verduin) Morgenthaler Cain passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Bellingham. She was born on May 26, 1930, in Lynden, the daughter of Abe and Hattie (Duim) Verduin.

Harriet was preceded in death by her husbands, Wilfred Morgenthaler and Ben Cain, her parents, and siblings Johanna Lagerwey, Garrett Verduin, Jadelle Moyer, and Abraham Verduin. She is survived by her sister Wilma (Dale) French; children Richard Morgenthaler; Wanda Cucinotta (Bob); Robert Morgenthaler (Marlene Pierce); Susan Sebastian (all of Whatcom County, WA) and her special adopted fam-

Charles Jacob Tjoelker

Charles Jacob Tjoelker was born at home on the Lynden family farm on Jan. 1, 1931 to William and Ruby Tjoelker. He went home to heaven May 25, 2024. By whatever name you knew him, Charles, Charlie, Chuck, or CJ, you knew without a doubt that he was a trucker. Charlie owned his rst truck at age 18 and became a lifelong trucker.

man with clothing choices while working alongside her best friend and faithful sidekick, though some may say co-conspirator, sister Lori, peddling the right mix of Levi jeans, Newport News shirts, and Reebok shoes to the fashion challenged customers who arrived at the Gent’s Den. Kris furthered her education with a degree in business, using her skills for over 25 years in the concrete industry (“Not cement, cement is a powder”) at Ferndale Ready Mix, sharing her talents for the betterment of many community organizations, including serving on the board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Lynden and the Lynden Chamber of Commerce. She was a volunteer with Lynden Relay for Life, and most recently served her community as a member of the City of Lynden Civil Service Commission.

All the while, many a wedding, family gathering, and other important get together were blessed by Kris’ catering skills, honed in the hot kitchen of the familyowned Fairway Café, under the guidance of her beloved mother and mentor, Rose. Many ben-

ily Bruce and Peggy Sherman of Idaho; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

Harriet grew up in Lynden and after graduating from Lynden High School she married Wilfred Morgenthaler. Harriet worked at the college library while Wilfred completed his studies at WSU. After college, Wilfred enrolled in the U.S. Air Force as a Captain. ey were based at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, but also stationed in Montana, South Dakota, Maine, and two three-year tours in Misawa, Japan. Wilfred was deployed twice to Korea and once to Vietnam, during which Harriet raised their four children alone. While in Japan, Harriet was actively involved with her church, o -base missions, and the Air Force wives’ volunteer services, dedicating many hours to those in need. Harriet loved children and was always a child at heart. She enjoyed arts, crafts and handmade projects, especially with chil-

in the deal. ey were married for nearly 65 years. Julia proceeded him to heaven in 2022. ey moved back to his home state of Washington in 1962 as a family of six which soon became seven. Chuck spent the next several years trucking alfalfa across the mountains from Eastern Washington to the dairy farmers in Whatcom County.

In later years, CJ started trucking interstate from Whatcom County to Southern California. During that time, he hauled a variety of loads, including lumber, cotton seed and Christmas trees. Julia often rode with him to keep him company on the long hauls.

He moved to California in his early 20s and trucked alfalfa hay to dairy farmers there. More importantly that is where he met the love of his life, Julia. ey married in 1957 and he gained two little girls

Lena Tjoelker Jones

Lena Tjoelker Jones was born in Everson to Peter and Anna (Oordt) Tjoelker. She was the middle of nine siblings, and often remarked, the middle child is the least spoiled. Her father operated a dairy farm. From the time she was about 8 years old, she worked with other children in local elds, picking strawberries, raspberries, and green beans. She attended Lynden Christian schools.

CJ spent his retirement years working around his 50-acre property. He raised beef and cut and hauled logs to various mills around the Northwest. He also en-

Upon graduation, she made her way to Grand Rapids, MI to attend Calvin College. After 2 1/2 years there, she married Norman Jones, and they traveled to Philadelphia, PA where he attended seminary. She worked at various secretarial jobs, including Farm Journal magazine. After seminary, Norman pastored several churches in the RCUS denomination: Artas, SD; Sutton, NE; and for over 30 years, in Pierre, SD. Lena was a faithful pastor’s wife, a caring mother, and a hard worker. e last 17

e ted from her culinary prowess, when out of nowhere a tasty bowl of soup, fresh baked bread, and a special treat showed up at the exact moment it was needed, nutrition for the body, but an expression of love to feed the soul. Her social media writings on behalf of the Fairway Café were a blessing to thousands, and true to Kris form, less about the Fairway, and more about uplifting an entire community, such was her great love of Lynden.

Rumor has it she met the man of her life, husband Marcus, while dressed in Dutch costume working the information booth at the Fair, though o cial photos have long since mysteriously disappeared. Together they had wonderful life experiences, she often boasting of his art skills and prior service to our nation, he quietly caring for his beloved behind the scenes, just what someone with Kris’ larger than life personality needed.

Kris is survived by her husband of 25 years, Marcus, her mother Rose DeGroot, father Neil DeGroot (Patricia), insomnia partner and sister Lori (Rod) TenKley, and much loved nieces

dren. She was a den leader for Cub Scouts, Brownies, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Harriet also taught Vacation Bible School, served as an AWANA leader and was involved with Child Evangelism Fellowship and JungleMaster Ministries for many years.

Harriet had a pioneering spirit, fostered by her time in 4-H as a child. She had a passion for ower arranging, gardening, gleaning, canning, baking, clam digging, mushrooming, and a special love for her Lord Jesus, her family, animals and nature. After taking a cake decorating class in 1967, she spent years creating beautiful cakes, including professional wedding cakes and numerous cakes for birthdays and other occasions and also taught cake decorating classes.

In 1975, after Wilfred retired from the Air Force, they moved from Tacoma to Bellingham, where they lived near Lake Whatcom. Harriet enjoyed Easter egg hunts, swimming, boating, camping, shing,

joyed tinkering with his various old tractors and his crawler and doing some gardening.

His last months were spent living at Echo Valley Farm Respite where he was lovingly cared for by Kris Mason. His days were spent walking around the farm to visit all the animals, especially the cats and kittens. Kris and her husband included him in their daily activities such as gardening and going to the livestock auction ey played games and went on many outings around the county. He was truly living his best life.

His last days were spent at Hospice House in Bellingham, where the capable and compassionate sta helped his family usher him to his eternal home. Charles is survived by his children, Victoria (Dave) Meyers, Roxanne (Troy) Sapping eld, Rick (Connie) Tjoelker and

years of her life were spent in Vancouver, WA. She enjoyed sewing and needle crafts, gardening and canning, reading, and occasional travel. She was very interested in her family’s Dutch roots and immigration history.

e de ning feature of Lena’s life was her devotion to Jesus Christ. She would often be found, away from the household commotion, reading her Bible. She knew the Bible, literally chapter and verse. All types of missionary outreaches interested her and she was a supporter of many Christian organizations.

To supplement the pastor’s sal-

Emily (Luke) Heystek and Olivia (Kyle) Bosscher, great-nieces Rowen, Charli, and Frankie, and new great-nephew Flynn, along with numerous other extended family.

Kris will be deeply missed by many, many more, for her reach and her love was as big as her humidity infused hair, though now we celebrate with all of Heaven as our wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend sits with her savior Jesus, at the throne of God above. She’s got this! Oh, and in lieu of awkwardly asking Lori to send owers to herself, or Rose catering a meal for her own family, the family asks that a donation is made to the Kris DeGroot-Keene Scholarship Fund 400 5th St., Lynden, WA 98264, or if you wish to send owers to please use local orist Lynden Florea. Kris was all about keeping it local.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at North County Christ the King Church, 1816 18th St., Lynden. To share a memory with the family, please visit the Sig’s Funeral and Cremation Services website.

hunting, square dancing, snow-birding, and traveling with Wilfred until his death in 1999.

In 2000, Harriet traveled to Peru with a youth group from JungleMaster Ministries to visit remote missionary villages in the Amazon jungle and later went to the UK as a chaperone for a church youth group. In 2001, Harriet married Ben Cain. Both widowed and old friends, they shared many adventures together always demonstrating their Christian faith. ey enjoyed shrimping, crabbing, whale watching, volunteering, entertaining, and spending time with family and friends. Due to declining health, Ben and Harriet moved to Lynden Manor in 2017. After Ben’s death in 2018, Harriet moved to Cordata Court (Bellingham) until her passing. Harriet was loved by all and will be missed by many.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Northlake Community Church, 1471 McLeod Road, Bellingham.

Wylin (Hilda) Tjoelker. His stepdaughter, Judy proceeded him to heaven in 1973. CJ has 13 grandchildren and 26 greatgrandchildren. We honor our dad as a God-fearing, hard-working, kind hearted man who loved his family. He never wasted anything and could x anything no matter how broken. Dad attributed his longevity to God’s grace and staying active A memorial service will be held at United Reformed Church, 8650 Benson Road, Lynden at 11 a.m. June 11 followed by a light lunch and time of fellowship. Please make memorial contributions to Ebenezer Christian School, 9390 Guide Meridian Road, Lynden, WA 98264. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

ary, Lena worked for many years as a secretary for the South Dakota Legislature (when in session), becoming involved in many political debates and causes, along with her husband. She and Norman were instrumental leaders in South Dakota Right To Life for decades.

In Vancouver, she enjoyed the teaching and fellowship at Westminster PCA church, All Saints Parish Church, and the Senior Bible Study at Liberty Bible Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Norman, and three brothers. She is survived by three sisters, two

brothers, her daughters Anne of CO, Marjorie of Vancouver, WA, and sons Calvin of SD, and Norman of MN. She had 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Interment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery, (Ft. Meade) next to her husband, with a memorial service to be held July 12 at Grace Reformed Church in Rapid City, SD.

Arrangements handled by Feigum Van Lith Funeral Home, Pierre, SD.

Memorials may be sent to Wycli e Associates, Gideons International, or South Dakota Right To Life.

On May 17, 2024, Owen Benjamin Morton tragically died as a result of a dirt bike accident at Hannegan Speedway. At just 14 years old, he was thrilled to be getting into racing. For a boy who hated to lose, Owen embraced every bit of falling down and getting back up at the track. He didn’t mind being teased by his best friends Rhyder and Elliot, who were there to support him during his rst races. He gave himself the

A celebration of life

Dave and his wife Dot raised their three children in Ferndale on Vista Drive and have many happy memories from their 23 years there. Owen Benjamin Morton

grace to be a beginner and loved every element of dirt biking, never minding losing to girls or anyone else.

Owen was likely at his happiest leading up to the point where he ultimately could not get back up.

Owen was born on Jan. 11, 2010. He spent most of his life on Central Road in Everson. Just last year, he moved to Ferndale but stayed in the Meridian School District where he had grown up.

Owen was looking forward to living with his dad in Burlington and trying a new school in September. He grew up on a lot of land and, although at one point he lived with nine chickens, two cats and a dog, he never had enough pets. He always held animals close to his heart. Life was not always easy for Owen. Al-

though one could consider him practically a professional at defeating himself, he was a brilliant problem solver. He was a quiet child, sometimes overwhelmed by chaos and rowdiness, but he would honor these pieces of himself and learned to grow around his challenges.

Owen was also silly, witty and quite charming to be around. He was kind and sensitive. Like most middle schoolers, school was not his favorite thing, but he loved playing percussion in jazz band. He enjoyed all di erent kinds of music and often looked forward to his bass lessons.

He was active and enjoyed the freedom of riding around town on his bicycle, alone or with friends. If he wasn’t avoiding homework while playing video games, he found more creative ways to do so. He

was quite talented at drawing pickles and helped others nd their own similar talent as he recruited many other pickle-drawing artists. Many are heartbroken by Owen’s unexpected loss and are wishing for more time with this beautiful soul.

Owen will always be loved deeply by his parents and sister: Benjamin Morton, Tiffany Morton, and Piper Morton, along with many others. Please join in remembering Owen on June 8 from 3-5:30 p.m. at Evergreen Gardens, 698 W. Pole Road, Ferndale. is is a chance to gather, laugh, cry, and share the love that will live on in our hearts.

To share your memories of Owen please visit the Moles Farewell Tributes and Crematory website.

Dave Nichols

service for retired judge Dave Nichols will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Saint Paul’s Church, Bellingham.

Ferndale School District’s band, made up of students from Ferndale High School, as well as Vista and Horizon middle school, won best school band at the June 1 Farmers Day Parade in Lynden. With 165 students in grades 7-12 in the band, Ferndale School District band director Steve Menefee said the band “had such a great time in Lynden … what a wonderful parade and such a festive and appreciative town.” Parade photos also online at FerndaleRecord.com. (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS

Drop off old flags on June 14

LYNDEN — Lynden VFW Post 9301 will collect old ags at noon on Flag Day Friday, June 14 at Veterans Memorial Park, the corner of 4th and Grover streets. ere is also available a drop o for your torn or faded U.S. ag at VFW Post 9301, 7011 Hannegan Road Lynden, inside a special container on the east side of building marked ag disposal.

Also a ag drop o at the Lynden Cemetery on Front Street and at Greenwood Cemetery on Wiser Lake Road. For inquiries or assistance call or text 360-220-5676 or visit VFW9301.org

A few guidelines for ag etiquette:

• A ag displayed on a car should be fastened to the right side bumper, antenna or to the window.

• If displaying a ag on a wall, the blue eld should be in the upper left corner and it should never touch the ground.

• Above all, when the ag becomes worn, please replace it. For additional ag etiquette information, visit vfw.org/Flag.

Remember that Old Glory has been ying for more than 246 years and will be ying for many, many years to come.

Auditor to appoint committee members for local voters’ pamphlet

BELLINGHAM — e Whatcom

County Auditor’s O ce, Election Division needs volunteers to write statements to appear on the Aug. 6, 2024 special election local voters’ pamphlet.

e auditor’s o ce needs committee members to write statements against the following:

• Fire Protection District 1, Proposition 2024-18, General Obligation Bonds - $13,000,000

• Fire Protection District 17, Proposition 2024-19, Authorizing Property Tax Levy

• When displaying an all-weather ag outdoors, 24 hours a day, there should be a light near it at night so it is not in complete darkness.

Levy: Repeal process is now underway

Continued from A1

• Fire Protection District 21, Proposition 2024-17, Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy

e districts did not appoint against committee members to prepare statements for the local voters’ pamphlet. As a result, RCW 29A.32.280 directs the Auditor’s O ce to seek out and appoint as many as three members to form the committee. A link to District resolutions and explanatory statements can be found on the Auditor’s O ce, Election Division website at whatcomcounty.us.

Appointment quali cations

• Be a resident of the district

• Pledge to work cooperatively with other members of the committee; and

• Have access to email

Committee responsibilities

• Have your name appear in the local voters’ pamphlet

• Read, understand and ful ll the obligations described in the Administrative Rules for Jurisdictions, which includes:

• Committee appointments and participation;

• Word limits, format requirements, and deadlines for statements and rebuttals. ose who agree to the above

responsibilities can email a request that includes name and the district they wish to write a statement to elections@co.whatcom.wa.us by the deadline. Appointments will be made in the order that the requests are received. e deadline to request a committee appointment is noon May 28. e deadline to submit a committee statement is 4:30 p.m. May 28. Email elections@ co.whatcom.wa.us with your request to be appointed. Individuals requesting appointment on May 28 must be prepared to submit the statement by email on the same day. e Auditor’s Ofce is unable to extend the deadline.

North

Coast Credit Union reports total assets of $354 million in 2023

WHATCOM — North Coast Credit Union reported total assets of $353.8 million and 20,992 mem-

bers in its recently released 2023 annual report. It was North Coast’s last year under the leadership of Marilyn Brink, president and CEO since 2017, who retired on Dec. 31. A.C. Gri th became president and CEO on Jan. 1. Gri th said North Coast funded $249.5 million in member loans in 2023 with $91.6 million in consumer loans, $87.5 million in real estate loans and $70.4 million in business loans. He also said that the year 2023 was a successful year. “Our membership grew again and we are nancially sound,” Gri th said. “We provide loans for local businesses and individuals and we don’t invest too heavily in any one area.” North Coast invested in a new Anacortes branch in 2023 and is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year.

Membership in North Coast Credit Union is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Washington state. North Coast also has two branches in Bellingham, as well as one See Credit Union on A8

Ledbetter: Recognized for community efforts and leadership accomplishments

Continued from A1 months of signature gathering.

“Campaigning last year (in local races), we knew this was an issue in the county, and it was a people issue,” she said Monday on the County Courthouse steps before a group of petition backers headed inside. is would be the rst time a repeal of something actually made it to a Whatcom County ballot, and so everyone has been careful to do the steps correctly, Butenschoen said. It was Butenschoen, Jennifer Sefzik and herself who took the steps over the winter to start the repeal effort, said Shari Stremler of

Lynden. e Auditor’s O ce has 30 days to verify signatures. As Initiative 2024-01 Repeal County Tax Increase, the measure will go to the Whatcom County Council, which could adopt it as is or else put an alternative proposal on the ballot alongside this one. e repeal sponsor is Washingtonians for a Sound Economy. As of May 3, almost $60,000 had been given to the campaign by Whatcom County businesses and individuals, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. e biggest contributor was Timothy Koetje, of Axiom Construction and Consulting of Lynden, $10,000 in all.

District board and his being elected president of the Washington State School Directors Association. Ledbetter said recently that receiving the award “was a ooring honor.”

“I was ecstatic the district recognized the hard work I was doing and put my name in the hat,” Ledbetter said. “When I read the quali cations for the award I didn’t know If I t them all. But the MC who an-

Letters: Health benefits now available to all Washingtonians

Continued from A4 outlined in this Health Reporter.

Apparently, anyone entering the United States cannot only receive free health bene ts but can also purchase health bene ts without obtaining citizenship status or without possessing a green card providing they fall within a set of minor established guidelines.

Questions? Call -1-800562-3022 or contact hca.

wa.gov/ahexpansion@hca.

wa.gov. Gerald Hulbert Sumas

Surrey woman thanks Ferndale residents

Editor, I would like to thank the kind people of Ferndale publicly for the e ort they went to in helping me when I could not start my car in the parking lot of the Grocery Outlet recently.

I am Canadian and on Sunday, May 19, my car would not start. So many people o ered to help not just with a jump start that unfortunately did not work but good old fashioned hands-on experience from two men with mechanical knowledge who came to our rescue. Speci cally I’d like to thank Chaz and Scooter, Wendy Derek and Peter. I have always enjoyed my trips to Ferndale and I am extremely grateful for the kindness shown to me and my daughter in our time of need. Shout out to Ferndale Grocery Outlet who permitted use of their phone when my cell didn’t

have service. A very big thank you to you all. Margret Payne Surrey, B.C.

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Letters should be emailed to editor@lyndentribune.com and must be received by noon Monday if they are to publish in that Wednesday’s newspaper. If letters cannot be sent electronically, they may be typewritten or neatly handwritten and must be received by Friday if they are to publish in the following Wednesday’s newspaper.

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Opinions, complaints and politicking belong in the Letters to the Editor, and will not run as a feature article. Articles promoting a vendor’s services, or advertisements disguised as articles, will not be accepted.

e Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record have a separate mechanism for advertising a business, and that is where such information should be kept.

Further, during the election cycle (June through the rst week of November), no letters to the editor nor commentaries naming candidates they support will publish in our newspapers. During the election cycle we publish candidate statements and responses to questions in a Q&A format as we provide balanced election coverage.

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nounced my award read a statement and that really put into perspective all the work I have done (sometimes you forget).”

Mark Deebach, Ferndale School District’s assistant superintendent of business and support services, said the district is “incredibly proud of Kwabena winning the WASA Student Leadership Award.”

“ is prestigious recognition

highlights his outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to making a positive impact in our school community,” Deebach said. “Kwabena’s achievements are an inspiration to us all, and I am con dent that he will continue to excel and lead with integrity and passion.”

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

Kwabena Ledbetter (left) is presented his student leadership award by Ferndale superintendant Dr. Kristi Dominguez (right). (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)

North Whatcom shines at track

Joe Kramer Sports Editor

YAKIMA -- North Whatcom's representation was high at the high school track and eld state championships from May 23-25 in Yakima (1A, 1B, 2B) and Tacoma (2A, 3A, 4A).

Meridian placed the highest among Whatcom teams at the 1A, 1B and 2B state championships with a fourthplace nish. e Trojans had two rst-place nishers; senior Jase Klinkhammer placed rst in the 200-meter prelims and accumulated four second-place nishes in other competitions. Meridian’s

Josh Elmer , Jase Klinkhammer, Caleb Young and Kasey Brennan placed rst in the 4x100 relay at 43.44. e only other rstplace nisher from the state championships from North Whatcom schools in the 1A, 1B, 2B bracket was Nooksack Valley senior Cian Coppinger. He nished rst in the discus competition with a personal record score of 179-06 and also nished second in the 12-pound shot put competition. Lynden Christian also saw strong nishes, particularly in the group relay competitions.

Josie Hendricks, Sadie Muljat, Etta DeJong and

Estela Hernandez won the 4x200 relay nals and nished second in the 4x100 relay nals.

Sophomore Nickolas Luce placed second in the 3200-meter with a 9:34.07 time and fth in the 1600-meter relay.

Other solid performances by Lynden Christian athletes included senior Tabby DeJong and Ellie Vanloo.

DeJong nished second in the shot put competition with a personal record score of 42-06.5 and Vanloo nished third in the discus competition with a personal record score of 119. In the 2A/3A/4A

of a second-place

championships held at Tahoma High School, like their crosstown rivals, Lynden also placed high in the relay competition. Reta Vandermey, Kiki York, Eve Ellis and Mia Engledow nished second in both the 4x100 relay and the 4x200 relay.

Sophomore Sloane Dickson was Lynden’s sole rst-place nisher at the event. She won the 800-meter relay with a time of 2:15.4. Dickson also placed second in the 800-meter relay and third in the 1600-meter relay. Lynden junior Faith

Van Brocklin performed well in the hurdle competitions with a second-place nish in the 300-meter hurdle. She scored 45.48. Van Brocklin and Dickson, along with Kiki York and Ella Frerichs placed second in the 4x400 relay nals and second in the 4x200 relay nals. Luke Jones and Marcus Perez were Ferndale’s sole competitors at the event. Jones nished 19th in the 400-meter competition with a time of 52.7 and Perez placed 16th in the javelin competition.

Resiliency & fortitude: Meridian’s 2024 baseball season

Joe

Kramer Sports Editor

WHATCOM -- In 2024, the Meridian Trojans baseball team had one of the most successful seasons in program history and reached their rst state championship game since 1984. Tight battles and overcoming obstacles characterized their journey and culminated in a memorable run to the 1A state championship game. Meridian's baseball program has built a winning foundation over recent years, creating a standard for success with 10 state playo appearances since 2010. Despite missing the state playo s in 2023, the 2024 team came in with promising returning players and expectations. "We usually make it there and our program's mindset is if we don't, we have failed," said manager Steve Slesk. Meridian led the Northwest Conference in runs per game at 7.7, followed by Mount Vernon at 7.6. Senior third baseman Silas Berschauer batted in the ve-hole in the order throughout most of the season and led the team in extra-base hits (13) and home runs (3). Junior out elder and pitcher Jonah Aase led the team in OPS (1.089) and

batting average (.356).

Despite their o ensive prowess, Slesk noted the winning success of this past season was established on di erent principles. He explained that the program is built on "strikes and playing defense, " which gives them the best chance for success in the postseason. " ey know it's not going to be 10-5, or, you know, 16 to whatever, they know it's going to be 1-0, 2-1," he

said. " ose are the kind of games you gotta win and their minds were dialed into that. ey didn't inch in one-run games. ey all had that mindset and they knew it was going to be tight and we had to execute and that's what we worked on from day one, not just going into the playo s, we worked on that stu from day one."

Not unlike the o ense, the Trojans pitching success was also built around the craftsmanship of Aase.

With a fastball sitting in the upper 80's and minimal walks, he posted a 0.20 ERA in 35 innings pitched.

"Obviously, he's our

best player and, most importantly, is a team player," Slesk said. "He's talking to the freshmen, he's close with them, he's close to the sophomores, close to everybody. And he's just a ipping gamer, right? He goes out there every time, he's a fantastic talent. He goes out there every time and gives it his all and he does the same in practice."

Two starts after tossing a perfect game against Squalicum on March 19, Aase was pulled out in the third inning against Sedro Woolley on April 1 with a shoulder injury.

Lynden sprinter Kiki York breaks the tape first ahead of LC Junior Morgan Delgatto on

March 22 at the Bedlington meet in Lynden. York was part

e ort in the 4x200 and 4x100 relays at the state championships, May 23-25 in Tacoma. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Estela Hernandez, Sadie Muljat, Josie Hendricks and Etta DeJong (left to right) placed first in the 4x200 relay at the state championships in Yakima, May 23-25. (Photo courtesy/Harlan Kredit)

Meridian celebrates their 2-1 win over Cedar Park Christian on May 24 at Joe Martin Field. The Trojans advanced to the state championship game for the first time in 40 years with the win. (Joe Kramer/ Lynden Tribune)

Junior left-hander Jonah Aase’s return from injury in the district playo s helped spark Meridian’s run to the state championship game. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

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a mix of classic aesthetics, unique features, and a touch of personal taste.

5. Lynden white vests

e vest-style jersey is an underrated look that’s unfortunately gone out of style in recent years. However, Lynden graces the look e ectively. It blends well with the green sleeves and green/white hat. e look works well for the Lions, especially with the throwback hat that was popular during the 1980s. It combines uniform elements from di erent eras to create a cohesive aesthetic.

Seeing the vest jerseys still active brings back nostalgia for me, picturing A-Rod and Gri ey sporting the look for the Mariners in the late ‘90s. While the look was popu-

lar among MLB teams during the 90’s and 2000’s, the Cincinnati Reds were the rst to dawn the look. e Reds used vest jerseys as their primary home uniforms from 1956 to 66 and from 1992 to 2006.

4. Lynden Christian home pinstripes

Lynden Christian uses a classic look at home with a pinstripe uniform and an “LC” emblem on their chest. It’s a look that could work in any baseball period, and the color scheme and logo make it stand out. It reminds me of the Yankees uniforms, and it works well for Lynden Christian with the one-color scheme and straightforward logo. Pinstripe baseball uniforms are timeless and can’t go out of style.

3. Meridian black uniforms

e Trojans employ an all-black uniform in their rotation, a look that appears to be on the rise in recent years, especially with MLB’s City Connect uniform campaign. e all-black combination works well for Meridian, especially with the gold providing a nice counterbalance. It’s a forward-thinking uniform combination that Meridian sports well.

2. Ferndale home pinstripe

Not unlike Lynden Christian, Ferndale also rocks the pinstripe look well with bold “FERNDALE” letters across the chest. e classic pinstripe uniforms are accompanied by a creative golden eagle with an “F” logo on the hat. e look uses an ageless template and adds a modern air to it.

1. Nooksack Valley road gray

e Pioneers employ a classic all-gray look with two colors and piping on the collar, sleeves, and pants. It’s a well-coordinated combination that blends together well without an overbearing amount of colors. e all-gray and

white look with piping goes back nearly 100 years and rose to prominence during the 1920s and 1930s. While it’s a popular look, Nooksack Valley adds its own personal air with the unique choice of purple as the prominent color.

Meridian: Several key players to return in 2025

He wouldn't return for over a month.

Slesk characterized Aase's injury as the "de ning moment" for the team's season and other players stepped up in his absence.

Freshman right-hander Nate Payne emerged as Meridian's No. 1 starter and posted 2.20 ERA over the course of the season. Standout performances included a complete game against Nooksack Valley the day after Aase's injury and a one-hit shutout against Kiona-Benton in the state playo s. "Nate stepped up with some great games and he competed like a junior or senior," Slesk said. "He has

a bulldog mentality and he just got it done and, but we had other pitchers step up too in that time frame … Nate had that bulldog mentality. He's a erce competitor."

Following Aase's injury, Meridian went 9-3 throughout the rest of the regular season and qualied for the district playo s. He returned just in time for the district playo s. Slesk touched on how Aase's return impacted the momentum of the team.

"Huge," he said. "[ e team] sees him every day and they saw what we were doing, our plan just building up his pitch count. ey all saw it and all we wanted was him ready for the playo s and he was there and he shined… It de nitely gave the team a

boost for sure, you know, to have your best player 100%, ready to go and, not only that, but he was backing every kid that played too."

In the district playo s, Aase pitched ve-and-twothirds innings and did not allow a run. Slesk's foresight of close games in the playo s came to fruition and three of the Trojans’ four district games came down to one run. ey lost the district championship to Cedar Park, 4-2.

Pitching again proved to be the di erence maker for the Trojans in the opening round of the state playo s with back-to-back shutouts in Yakima on May 18.

Freshman Nate Payne pitched a one-hitter against Kiona-Benton and Aase followed up Payne's masterpiece with a 15-strike-

out shutout against Seton Catholic.

Meridian returned to Whatcom County at Joe Martin Field for the seminals with a chance at the state championship game in the balance. ey faced Cedar Park Christian, who had defeated them just two weeks prior, 4-2, in the district championship game.

Aase turned in another dazzling performance on the mound and exited after ve-and-two-thirds without allowing an earned run to a warm hand from the Meridian crowd.

Silas Berschauer and Tristan Wang drove in the Trojans two runs and Nate Payne was tasked with the closing duties.

Having given up four earned runs in two innings against the same team in

the district championship, Payne explained his approach in the semi- nals.

"Just moved on," he said. " ey're a good team, but I know I'm a goof pitcher, so just throw strikes and see what happens."

Payne's con dence carried over into a one-inning save, capped o by a running catch in center eld by Jonah Aase for the last out of the game. Meridian erupted in celebration with their rst state championship game berth since 1984 clinched.

e 2024 Trojans season ended the following evening, one run short of the rst state championship in program history. Slesk

shared his message to his team after the "heartbreaking" defeat.

"I just wanted to let them know how proud I was of them," he said. "It's not like this in every program. ey came to work and they gave everything they had.

“I can't fault any kid for that. ey came in, they battled and they worked." With only three graduating seniors, the Trojans are already looking ahead to next season with their onetwo punch of Payne and Aase scheduled to return. " ey believe in our program, they'll do it the right way and we're not going to change a thing, we will be back," Slesk said.

Continued from B1

Meridian freshman Nate Payne’s two-hit shutout led the Trojans to a 1-0 win over South Whidbey on May 4. He also pitched a one-hit shutout against Kiona-Benton in the state playo s on May 18. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Meridian Freshman Nate Payne (left) is greeted by teammates Jonah Aase (back) and Silas Berschauer after Payne scored the run that proved to be the only run of the Meridian’s 1-0 win over South Whidbey on May 4. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

WA, 98264 in the Public Works Department. Lori Jilk Public Works Admin. Assistant Published June 5, 2024

TS #: 23-66766 Title Order #: 02-23005887 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Grantor: DONALD C SOHAR, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. Current trustee of the deed of trust: North Star Trustee, LLC Current mortgage servicer for the deed of trust: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 2150803602 Parcel Number(s): 3901133711420000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, North Star Trustee, LLC will on 6/14/2024, at

10:00 AM at the main entrance to the Whatcom County Courthouse. 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Whatcom, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 49, PLAT OF PACIFIC HIGHLANDS, DIVISION NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2041103504, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 2649 GLENMORE STREET FERNDALE, WASHINGTON 98248 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/27/2015, recorded 8/31/2015, as Instrument No. 2150803602, records of Whatcom County, Washington, from DONALD C SOHAR, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as Grantor(s), to WHATCOM LAND TITLE COMPANY, INC., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC., beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP., under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20231200450. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the

ing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894HOME (1877-894-4663) Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-606-4819

Web site: http://www.ocla. wa.gov/ This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to

OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In the Matter of BURTON JAY AND SUSAN JAY LIVING TRUST, and SUSAN JAY, Deceased. Cause No. 24-4-00436-37 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030)

The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed. Any persons having a claim against the decedent must, before the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW

11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the late of: (1) 30 days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: May 22, 2024 Notice Agent: DANIEL A. JAY, Address: 325 Mavis Drive, Pleasanton CA 94566 Address for Mailing or Service: c/o Attorney for Notice Agent: Andrew W. Heinz, WSBA #37086, North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-6717700

Published May 22, 29 & June 5, 2024

Probate Notice to Creditors

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF KING

In re the Estate of CHARLES P. LARKIN, Deceased. No. 24-4-03666-8 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of

this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: MAY 30, 2024

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: LYNDAL LARKIN

ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: /s/ Gelline Nicolas Eric W. Stoll, WSBA #33188

Jeannie M. Osgood, WSBA #27551

Gelline D. Nicolas, WSBA #62228

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: c/o THE STOLL GROUP 2208 NW Market St., #500 Seattle, WA 98107 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE NUMBER: KING COUNTY SUPERIOR

COURT Case No. 24-4-03666-8 SEA

Published June 5, 12 & 19, 2024

LEGAL

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

In Re the Estate of RITA K. MAKI and GERALD G. MAKI, Deceased. NO. 24-4-00433-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

Judge Evan P. Jones

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: 1. thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or 2. four months after the date of the first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

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

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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

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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

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Lynden Just Desserts

1724 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-3911

BANKS & CREDIT

UNIONS

Banner Bank

138 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden

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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

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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

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FARM & GARDEN

CHS Northwest

3500 Meridian St., Bellingham • 360-734-4010

1720 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale • 360-380-0578

415 Depot St., Lynden • 360-306-3800

119 17th St., Fairway, Lynden • 360-354-5671

300 Main St., Lynden • 360-354-1198

102 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4193 www.chsnw.com

Portal Way Farm and Garden 6100 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-384-3688

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Smits Compost 9030 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-3583 www.smitscompost.com

FINE JEWELRY

Originals by Chad 521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210

FLORISTS

Lynden Florea

306 Front St., Suite B, Lynden 360-306-8819 • lyndenflorea.com

M&M Floral

5453 Guide Meridian, Bellingham 360-398-1315 • www.mandmfloral.com

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

Whatcom Cremation & Funeral

“Our Community’s Most Affordable Cremations & Burials - from $995” 360-734-7073 • wcremation.com

GARAGE DOORS

Overhead Door Company of Bellingham 202 Ohio St, Bellingham • 360-734-5960 www.ohdbellingham.com

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc.

250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-3400

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop

6605 Northwest Dr., Ferndale • 360-312-1431 www.appelcheese.com

GREASE TRAP

CLEANING

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

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

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

Louis Auto Glass

1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840 407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232

1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759

Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com

110 7th St., Lynden • 360-354-3937

6172 Portal Wy., Ferndale • 360-384-5956

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

HARDWARE STORE

Lynden Ace Hardware

1736 Front St., Fairway Center, Lynden 360-354-2291

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

Lynden Family Medicine • 360-354-1333

1610 Grover St., Suite D-1, Lynden

Birch Bay Family Medicine • 360-371-5855

8097 Harborview Rd., Blaine www.familycarenetwork.com

Ferndale Family Medical Center • 360-384-1511

5580 Nordic Way, Ferndale

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

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

RECREATIONAL

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

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