Ferndale Record November 8 2023

JERRY SMOOT: LOCAL VETERAN

WWII POW PAIR HONORED

FERNDALE TO STATE

He’s also a youth sports legend in Whatcom County.

The late Joe Moser, Dick Stone continue to inspire.

Golden Eagles take down Timberline 42-14.

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General Election 2023 The following are Whatcom County’s contested races.

These are the unoficial results as of 8:10 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 7 Votes

Ferndale Mayor Greg Hansen Jon Mutchler Write-In

(Above) Being out of the military for more than a decade, Crystal Stewart has made her tracks in Ferndale where she operates her own business, Yeah Baby Boards, started in 2021.

(Taras McCurdie/Ferndale Record) (Below) Crystal Stewart during her time in service. (Photo courtesy Crystal Stewart)

U.S. Army veteran Crystal Stewart transitions to Ferndale’s food industry

By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter

FERNDALE — Born in New York and raised in its neighboring state of Pennsylvania, Crystal Stewart served a decade in the U.S. Army.

Making her way to Fort Knox, Kentucky and being deployed, Stewart operated a 52-wheel truck with five axles large enough to transport troops and equipment across Iraq.

Stewart also served on two combat missions: one in 2004-2005 and an-

other in 2007-2008. As one of the few women deployed in the unit at the time, Stewart witnessed warfare and its effects on fellow soldiers, which has helped her transition to civilian life where she manages her charcuterie board business, Yeah Baby Boards.

Operation Iraqi Freedom Stewart was one of the thousands upon thousands of troops deployed to the Iraq area. She said with her parents being very successful in their respective careers, they were not pleased about her being in a foreign country during dangerous times. But they were sure proud of her once she completed her military service.

Stewart began her service in 2003. Since she was a part of the only truck unit at Fort Knox, she deployed every year, being away from

home for several months at a time.

She said her main task was either driving Marines and tanks to their duty stations, which were located in See Nation on A5

Ferndale School District approves levy numbers ahead of February special elections Voters will decide how much they want the district to collect

By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter

FERNDALE — At the conclusion of the Oct. 30 Ferndale School District meeting, board President Kevin Erickson jokingly stated he will be the first to advocate for making school finance easier to understand and explain, especially after having been a part of more than a one hour-long discussion regarding the education and operations replacement levy.

Before delving into the specifics of this topic,

the board voted 4-1 for Erickson’s suggestion, or Option A, that the levy amount be $14 million in 2025, $15 million in 2026, $16 million in 2027 and $17 million in 2028; the approximate levy rate per $1,000 of assessed value would be $1.45 in 2025, $1.48 in 2026, $1.50 in 2027 and $1.52 in 2028.

For the special elections in February 2024, this levy proposition will be on the ballot for residents to either vote for or against, and it will take into effect in the 2025 school year and beyond.

Voters already approved the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years to have levy amounts of $11 million and $12 million, respectively.

Below were the other two options considered: • Option B was a levy amount of $15 million in 2025, $15.5 million in 2026, $16 million in 2027 and $17 million in 2028;

the levy rate per $1,000 of assessed value was $1.55 in 2025, $1.53 in 2026, $1.50 in 2027 and $1.52 in 2028.

• Option C was a levy amount of $14.5 million in 2025, $15.25 million in 2026, $16 million in 2027 and $16.75 million in 2028; the levy rate per $1,000 of assessed value was $1.50 from 2025-2028.

Now some of the levy amounts in Option C are less than those in Option A. However, Option C has the levy rate set at $1.50 for four years whereas the rate presented in Option A starts lower and gradually increases. This option, Erickson said, saves voters money.

Last month, he said his suggested levy amount would be less of a cushion if enrollment numbers increased, but it would be less of a monetary shock to the public.

Vice President Melinda Cool supported him say-

ing, “I think [Erickson’s suggestion] is a slower entrance back into the pool to get us to a point of funding our schools how they should be funded.”

Described as a “crapshoot” by board member Steve Childs, Erickson agreed saying there’s many variables in this levy prediction process making coming to decisions difficult.

If enrollment numbers increase, the limit the district collects also will need to go up, Erickson said. But if the district sets the bar low and collects less, and if enrollment then goes up, the district is capped at that low number. Therefore, there won’t be enough money to spend on essential resources for students.

Just like the budget, once it’s set, Erickson said the district can’t exceed it.

Basically, these levy pre-

55.49% 44.32%

Ferndale City Council Pos. 1 Matthew Durkee 758 Herb Porter 1,698 Write-In 7

30.78% 68.94%

Ferndale City Council Pos. 4 M. Pinto-Gonzalez 1,289 W. Shedd Stewart 1,190 Write-In 9

51.81% 47.83%

Ferndale School Board Dir. 1 Kevin Erickson 3,936 Beth Perry 2,639 Write-In 12

59.75% 40.06%

Ferndale School Board Dir. 2 Brent Bode 3,257 Antonio Machado 3,276 Write-In 12

49.76% 50.05%

Ferndale School Board Dir. Nancy Button 3,986 Toni Jefferson 2,570 Write-In 8

60.73% 39.15%

Whatcom County Executive Dan Purdy 19,904 Satpal Sidhu 25,105 Write-In 82

44.14% 55.68%

Whatcom County Sheriff Doug Chadwick 22,767 Donnell Tanksley 21,845 Write-In 72

50.95% 48.89%

Whatcom County Council District 4 Kathy Kershner 4,796 47.45% Mark Stremler 5,269 52.13% Write-In 43 Whatcom County Council District 5 Jackie Dexter 3,432 39.17% Ben Elenbaas 5,313 60.64% Write-In 17 Whatcom County Council At-Large B Hannah Ordos 19,645 44.56% Jon Scanlon 24,368 55.28% Write-In 72

*Official results will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 28

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From veteran to local youth sports legend After four years in U.S. Marine Corps, Jerry Smoot spent 50 years in baseball, 30 in basketball

By Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

WHATCOM — Jerry Smoot has been a staple in the Whatcom sports community for the better part of 60 years. Before his career in sports, Smoot spent 1962-1966 in the U.S. Marine Corps where he finished up as a sergeant (E-5).

Having grown up in Whatcom County, Smoot joined the military reserve when he was a senior in high school. Just a week after he graduated, Smoot was shipped to San Diego for boot camp and training.

Following training, Smoot enlisted in the Marine Corps and spent the majority of his four-year tour stationed in different countries in Southeast Asia. He spent time in Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Among other things, he worked in the message center and managed communications. Smoot also learned how to code and decode cryptic messages. The following is from a story Smoot sent to the Tribune in 2021 about his military experience: “With training in infantry, (I) then moved to message center into cryptographer with TS clearance,” Smoot recalled. “Our unit 2/9 was in Vietnam in 1965, back to Camp Pendleton, California where I was moved from communications to a U.S. Mail orderly handling mail for our schools company, Schools Battalion. Here we went from a small unit almost overnight due to the Vietnam issue. We had a huge group of young Marines, and we had to make sure they put the correct address for their mail. The correct address was their rank-their nametheir serial number, SchsCo, ScosBn, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 92055. With all these green recruits, we received a letter addressed “Rank-Name-Serial Number, Schools Com-

pany, Schools Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 92055. The only name on the front of the letter was from a girl in Tennessee. So, I handed this letter with no name to our troop leaders who passed it on to all squads until we found someone who knew the girl on the return address. This was quite funny for everyone except the recruit.”

In the military, Smoot earned the following medals and commendations: Air Force Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal Meritorious Mast, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Expert Badge (M-14).

Once back home in the Pacific Northwest, Smoot met his wife on a blind date in downtown Bellingham. A friend of his had to badger him a bit to go on the date, Smoot said, but after a couple of tries, he gave in.

A lucky date led to a marriage and Smoot stuck around in Whatcom County even though he was asked by the military to go back overseas.

Smoot worked a few jobs before he found one that stuck. He started with the state patrol, then worked with the city of Bellingham and finally settled down working as a lineman on power poles for 35 years.

Among all of his other pursuits, Smoot also had his foot in the pool of youth and prep athletics. In 1969, Smoot started his first coaching job as a youth baseball coach.

Smoot’s first coaching job was with a youth baseball team and he said he did not even play baseball or necessarily like it until he started coaching. Smoot was convinced by his neighbor to coach the team and realized that he enjoyed coaching and teaching the kids. Smoot also coached boys and girls youth basketball.

Fast-forward to the 21st century and Smoot is still coaching basketball at Meridian Middle School and was coaching baseball up until this year. He also coached baseball at Mount Baker and at Nooksack Valley before landing with Meridian.

In total, Smoot coached 54 years of baseball and about 30 years of basketball. He remains a coach with Meridian Middle School girls basketball and advises on the baseball

(Above) From left, Bellingham Bells General Manager Stephanie Morrell, West Coast League Commissioner Rob Neyer, Jerry Smoot and San Francisco Giants Bench Coach Kainoa Correa pose with Smoot’s Grass Roots Award.

(Photo courtesy of Stephanie Morrell) (Left) Before nearly six decades as a Whatcom County sport icon, Jerry Smoot served four years with the U.S. Marine Corps. (Courtesy photo)

team. Smoot said he learned a lot while coaching kids and realized what was truly important for them to learn.

“Early in my career, I wanted to win all the time. Win, win, win,” Smoot said. “Then I smartened up and realized, it is more about life skills, learning what’s right and wrong.

Being accountable for your actions.”

Along the way, Smoot battled a few ailments that he did not let stop him. Smoot faced throat cancer, a stroke and being struck with 7,200 bolts of electricity on a

power pole. Smoot was also responsible in part for the Hub DeJong/Jerry Smoot baseball tournament that is held in Lynden each year. This past year, the tournament was named after Smoot along with DeJong and celebrated its 50th anniversary.

“When the kids do something right, and you see the expression, their face kind of light up, you know, that makes it worthwhile, you know, makes it worthwhile,” Smoot said.

Smoot has been and still is a legend in all regards when it comes to Whatcom County sports and served the country well in his time with the Marines.

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Assisting students A good example of how these levy amounts affect students is seen in special education.

Quoting from the slideshow that Assistant Superintendent Mark Deebach and Director of Accounting Holly Graham presented at last month’s meeting, special education makes up 27% of the district’s levy expenditures, which is just more than $3 million.

It is second to the largest expenditure, which is classified support staff such as paraeducators and secretaries.

During the levy discussion at the recent meeting, Erickson gave the example from a few years ago when the district had to redesign a classroom within a few days to meet a student’s needs.

Superintendent Kristi Dominguez said the district is required by law to provide additional nursing, specialized transportation, adaptive technology and other resources to a student if the occasion were to arise.

If a family states their child needs resources outside of the district, Dominguez said they still need to provide that.

Board member Peggy Uppiano, who opposed the motion to pass Option A on the February ballot, asked the board how the district knows how much they’ll need to spend on special education when preparing the budget.

Dominguez responded, “You don’t know until the

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students show up at your door. And if a student qualifies at any time, it is the legal right of a family to ask for their student to be evaluated. And then once their student is evaluated, we have so much time to run that process. We can’t say, ‘I’m sorry you can’t access these funds because we didn’t budget for you.’ Regardless, if it’s in the budget or not, we are legally responsible.”

Uppiano also asked at what point does the district know how much its allotment will be for special education, and Deebach responded, “It’s built into the budget process. … The students who are receiving special education services receive the basic education funding and then an additional enhancement on top of that.

Based on the enrollment that we’re forecasting, we know what revenue is coming in. We know what staffing is employed, what we have in the district in terms of staffing, so we know what the cost is. Just like every component of the budget, we budget revenue and expenditures. In the special education program, the expenditures far outpace the revenue.”

Erickson explained special education is funded from levy dollars because without it the district would have to find other options, which would result in cutting school programs. He prided Ferndale on having a variety of CTE programs because those are what drive students to be involved in school.

However, he described those classes as the “lowhanging fruit to cut costs,” and if the people want to cut

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programs, then he’ll support their decision. But he said he sees his job as not making that decision for the community but rather presenting the case for what the district needs financially to maintain programs, and it’s up to the taxpayers to decide to cut back.

Going after the state Instead of Option A, Uppiano proposed having $13 million, $14 million, $15 million and $16 million for the respective years and a tax rate of $1.50. Cool disagreed saying it is not what’s best for children and that Option A is what the budget can absorb.

“The way I see it is if the state is supposed to fund it, we’re paying state taxes, we’re paying local taxes, we’re getting hit twice,” she said. “If they’re not paying for what they’re supposed to be paying for, we’re not getting what we’re paying for.”

She said the state is not fully funding special education, and since the district is apparently not supposed to be using money from its enrichment funds, the local taxpayers should not be asked to hand over money but rather the state. Erickson said the state is basically telling the district to do XYZ but not lending a helping hand financially.

“The challenge is we represent the local community. We need to be looking out for the best interest not only of our students but our community members,” Erickson said. “If the state miraculously decides to fund everything they claim that they’re going to and should be, I’m all in favor of rolling back the levy. We’ve rolled back on levies and bonds in the past. We’ve had those votes.”

The Ferndale School Board will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 28 at Mountain View Learning Center, 5780 Hendrickson Ave., Ferndale. Special Election Day is Feb. 13, 2024.

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Street names honor World War II POW pair Years later, the late Joe Moser and Dick Stone continue to inspire

By Cal Bratt For the Record

FERNDALE — Each day at one of the busiest stoplights in town, Ferndale motorists can look up and be reminded of the service of two outstanding World War II veterans.

The names of Joe Moser and Dick Stone were added in May 2016 to the intersection of Main Street at Walgreens drug store and Samuel’s Furniture. The lanes going north and south may be technically private to the commercial developments there, but they are usually busy with traffic.

It was an honoring idea instigated by then-Mayor Jon Mutchler and approved unanimously by the Ferndale City Council.

Moser, who died in 2015, was small in stature, yet his story of survival as a pilot shot down and then enduring horrific conditions as a German prisoner-of-war inspired all who heard it. Gerald Baron wrote the book “A Fighter Pilot in Buchenwald” on Moser.

Stone, who attended the 2016 streets dedication before his death in 2019 at age 95, was part of a small Allied unit encircled by the Germans in the winter Battle of the Bulge. He was captured and held prisoner for three months.

Both men’s ordeals happened in 1944-45 as the war was being fiercely fought in Europe.

Moser was born and raised in Ferndale. He answered the call of duty, and was able to pursue his flying dream, with the U.S. Army Air Corps, piloting the P-38 Lightning fighter plane. He was on his 44th mission when shot down in France about 35 miles west of Paris.

If he had been able to nurse his plane another five minutes, he would have been behind Allied lines.

Moser and other war

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captives were crammed into a train car and shipped to the notorious Buchenwald concentration camp, where more than 50,000 died in its eight years of Nazi operation. He himself witnessed the horror inflicted there, especially upon the Jewish community.

“There was death everywhere,” Moser said in a 2001 interview for the Western Washington University student magazine Klipsun.

“We’d hear shots ring out every so often. I once saw a man beaten to death by guards. It’s difficult to describe what it’s like to see dozens of people die every day. You’d just see people collapse from starvation.”

It’s because “people who haven’t been through that just can’t fathom it” that Moser and many other GIs of World War II generally didn’t talk about their war experiences publicly. It was too painful. Moser broke his silence with a 1981 article in the Lynden Tribune.

Moser believed that his prisoners-of-war group was scheduled to be executed at Buchenwald, until some German aviators appealed for better treatment of their counterparts. The captives were taken to Stalag Luft 3 in Poland. Then in early 1945 as the Allies closed in, they were forced on foot in minus-30-degree weather to a camp back inside Germany, and again on another move to a prison. On April 29, 1945, American soldiers and tanks broke through the prison’s gates, and Moser was freed.

Stone told Klipsun that the idea of surrendering was repulsive to his army infantry unit. But otherwise they would have been

killed outright.

During the defensive fight Stone had taken a bullet in his left foot, breaking bones and ligaments and making it almost impossible for him to move. In capture, the Germans forced him to walk on rough terrain, bleeding on the snow, and to travel on trains, buses and trucks.

They bedded down wherever their captors could find shelter, often in barns. Their food might be a bread made of sawdust.

Even in a POW hospital there was practically no medicine, and Stone endured two operations on his foot with no anesthetic. Miraculously, the foot was saved.

The advancing American army reached the hospital and liberated it in March 1945.

Both Moser and Stone said that for years they only felt comfortable talking about their prisoner-of-war experiences at rare gatherings with other POWs. A reunion in Seattle in 1981 finally started to get them talking more openly. Moser met up with another man who had been in Buchenwald, now living in Anacortes. Stone became head of the 35-member Fourth Corner Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War of north Puget Sound.

Back in civilian life, Moser got a job in a sheet metal shop installing furnaces, and he quietly stayed with that trade his whole career. Originally of Pasco, Stone graduated from Washington State University and then taught English and counseled at Ferndale High School for 30 years.

They both traveled to the memorials at Buchenwald to help in the healing process.

It’s a busy intersection on Main Street where the names of World War II veterans Dick Stone and Joe Moser (left) were memorialized in 2016. Moser was honored to raise the 12th man flag for the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 6, 2012.

(Cal Bratt for the Record)

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Hate and killing only return the same Editor: We are heartbroken by the recent violence in Israel and the Gaza Occupied Palestinian Territory. We deeply mourn the loss of all lives and pray for those who have lost loved ones over the past few weeks. We unequivocally condemn Hamas’ attacks and inhumane treatment of civilians and call for their immediate release of all hostages. We also condemn the indiscriminate and violent Israeli response.

Hamas killed more than 1,300 Israelis in the Oct. 7 attack and took 200 civilian hostages into Gaza. The subsequent Israeli military attack on Gaza has killed more than 9,000 Palestinians, almost half of them children.

The Israeli government has restricted food, fuel and humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip resulting in devastating humanitarian consequences.

It is beyond sad that decades of systemic suppression of the Palestinian people have led to this latest debacle. A military solution will never be a long-standing solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The humanity of the other side must be seen. In the long run, recognition of Palestinian human rights will support Israeli human rights. Love thy neighbor. Hate and killing only return the same.

We urge Rep. Rick Larsen to support House Resolution 786 which urges Pres. Biden to immediately call for and facilitate de-escalation and a cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.

Sen. Durbin is requesting a cease-fire and we ask Sen. Cantwell and Sen. Murray to join him.

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WHERE TO WRITE State Governor Jay Inslee (D), Office of the Governor, PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA 98504-0002, 360902-4111; Public contact email form at governor. wa.gov/contact. Website: governor.wa.gov.

Senator Sharon Shewmake (D), 213 John A. Cherberg Building, PO Box 40442, Olympia, WA 98504, 800-562-6000 or 360-305-0356; Public comment email at app. leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or email Legislative Assistant Sarah Soulliere at Sarah.Soulliere@leg.wa.gov. Website: senatedemocrats.wa.gov/ Shewmake.

Representative Alicia Rule (D), JLOB 334, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360-746-

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ed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday. Since 2015, the U.S. Small Business Administration has been a co-sponsor of this initiative, which American Express launched in 2010. Thanks to community members rallying around their friends and neighbors, more than $19.8 billion was spent at local establishments during last year’s Small Business Saturday.

Participating is easy. Simply shop at local stores, dine in neighborhood restaurants or treat the kids to a family-friendly activity. Spread the word by sharing your experiences on social media, encouraging others to support community-oriented businesses and using the hashtag #smallbizsaturday.

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OBITUARIES Betsy Elaine Van Weerdhuizen It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betsy Elaine Van Weerdhuizen, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, passionate gardener and a woman whose heart was deeply rooted in her love for God. She departed this world on Oct. 14, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love and beautiful memories.

Betsy was born on June 22, 1952, in Bellingham, and was the third child of Alvin and Alyda (Kaemingk) Mulder. She attended Sumas Christian Grade School and Lynden Christian High School. After graduating in 1970, Betsy spent a year at Dordt University in Iowa.

Upon returning from Iowa, Betsy mar-

ried Darrel Van Weerdhuizen on Nov. 19, 1971.

Betsy worked at the Everson Cannery for a few seasons and at Peoples Bank, but spent most of her career as a cherished school librarian at Nooksack Elementary School where she was known simply as Mrs. V. Someone who truly had a love for books and children and made every day better for those who knew her.

Betsy and Darrel raised three children: Travis, Grant and Chase, on their farm in Everson and created a beautiful home and a place for their grandchildren to visit.

Betsy’s grandchildren loved nothing more than reading with her, telling her stories from their day and helping her in her garden.

Betsy is survived by her husband, Dar-

dad, then went on to work for Brooks Lumber Company in Bellingham.

Jack married Helen Barnholt on Dec. 23, 1950. Together they have three sons Alan (Rae), Randy (Lynette), and Frank; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous other family members.

Jack Whitman Jack Orval Whitman, age 95, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 in Cheney, Washington.

Jack was born June 5, 1928 in Ferndale to parents, George and Elma (Fenton) Whitman. He was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean War. Jack was a self-employed logger alongside his

rel; sons Travis, Grant (Emily), and Chase; grandchildren Draven (Travis) and Mila (Grant and Emily); siblings Butch (Joyce) Mulder, Joanne (Mike) Forthun, Edith Burke; and many nieces and nephews.

Betsy was a long-time member of the Everson Garden Club and, together with her sister Edith, became a certified Master Gardener through the Washington State University Extension Program. Her garden was a place of great pride which hosted many garden tours over the years including the 2007 Whatcom Horticultural Society Garden Tour and was also featured in a July 2018 Lynden Tribune article.

Betsy was not only an avid gardener, mother and grandmother, she was a woman of profound faith. Her belief in God was the cornerstone of her life, and she exemplified His love through her actions, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family. She had an active role at North

Preceded in death are wife, Helen in 1978; and Jack’s brother, Pat Whitman in 1995.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org A graveside service will be at Enterprise Cemetery on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m.

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

County Christ the King in Lynden and instilled the values of compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude in her three sons and her grandchildren.

Although most people will remember Betsy by her smile, her humor, and her green thumb; her family will remember her as the glue that held them together.

She was a friend and confidant in her later years to her boys and their spouses and was always around to lend an ear with an open heart and mind.

A memorial service to honor her life, faith, and love for God will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to www. fredhutch.org/donate.

She will forever be missed and forever cherished.

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

Rollin E. Joy Celebration of a life well lived. Rollin E. Joy, AKA Brick, born Jan. 12, 1931, died May 5, 2023.

Please join our family Nov. 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. to intern husband, dad, grandpa’s ashes to his final resting place at Greenacres Memorial Park.

This is a private ceremony for

family and friends who were unable to attend his memorial service May 23, 2023 at Rome Community Church.

The ceremony will be accompanied with Military honors to honor his service in the United States Marine Corp.

Greenacres Memorial Park 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale.

Entering off Northwest Drive, stay to the right and follow the access that parallels Axton Road.

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS for consumer and real-estate loans, a 33% increase from 2021. Its total loan balance on Dec. 31 was nearly $238 million.

For more information about North Coast Credit Union, call 800-696-8830 or visit www. northcoastcu.com.

North Coast Credit Union names A.C. Griffith as CEO A.C. Griffith has been named president and CEO of North Coast Credit Union, effective Jan. 1.

Griffith, currently Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting, has been with North Coast Credit Union since 2019.

He will take the place of Marilyn Brink, who will retire after serving as president and CEO since 2017.

According to its 2022 annual report, North Coast set another record with 20,818 members as of Dec. 31. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Washington state. North Coast has six branches, which includes two in Bellingham, one each in Ferndale, Mount Vernon, Anacortes and Sedro-Woolley.

Last year, North Coast funded more than $102 million in loans to members, primarily

Ann Vetter-Hansen to become permanently funded commissioner WHATCOM — Whatcom County Superior Court has announced that effective Jan. 1, 2024, Commissioner Ann Vetter-Hansen will be moved into a permanently funded commissioner position.

Commissioner Vetter-Hansen joined the Superior Court in 2021 through American Rescue Plan Act funding. The permanent position was created by the departure of Commissioner Angela Cuevas who has served in this capacity since 2017.

Commissioner Cuevas will retire Dec. 31.

State Parks Commission to meet virtually OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled commission meeting virtually from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.

View the meeting at: https ://tvw.org/video/washingtonstate-parks-and-recreation-commission2023111007/?eventID=2023111007&u tm_content&utm_medium=email&utm_ name&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term.

A meeting space for the public to watch will be reserved at 1111 Israel Road SW, Olympia.

Commission meeting items include a camping inventory update from Parks Director Diana Dupuis that covers use and trends at existing camping areas. The Commission will also hear a financial update and discuss its December planning meeting.

This is an online meeting, and all Parks staff and commissioners will attend virtually.

The public is invited to watch, but no public comment will be taken. The Commission will provide a meeting space for the public to watch at the agency’s headquarters in Olympia.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission holds four regular meetings in pre-determined locations around the state, four virtual meetings and one planning meeting each year.

Time for public comment is provided at all regular meetings and may be virtual, written or in person, depending on the meeting.

Time for public comment is provided at all regular meetings and may be virtual, written or in person depending on the meeting.

A full agenda is available at https://parks. wa.gov.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is made up of seven citizen volunteers appointed by the governor to staggered six-year terms. The commission is charged with providing policy direction for the agency.

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various parts of Iraq, or it was going to various stations and bringing back the Marines to the central base.

Aside from being under fire at times, it was the mental toll that warfare had on soldiers that Stewart said she’ll never forget.

She recalled the Marines she picked up to take to duty stations and those she picked up from stations to take back to central base were two different people, alluding to the fact that the Marines already spending

time in the warzones had witnessed unforgettable and gruesome scenes, changing who they were psychologically as people.

Life in general Regardless of the somber or honorable times in the military, Stewart learned a lot about herself and life in general.

“The main thing is when you’re raised and when you go to college, you surround yourself by people like you or people who you want to surround yourself with. When you’re in the military, you

get to know people from all over the world, all over the country, different economic backgrounds and just totally different people,” she said. “I think that really helped me even in my business and in my life moving forward because you get to know people for who they are and not what they look like or what you think they are. You are put in a circumstance where you have to know and rely on the person next to you whether they’re like you or not.”

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Stewart ended her time in the military more than a decade ago. Since then, she and her now exhusband moved to Washington in 2020. With her ex finding work for an oil company in Ferndale, and because of her aspirations to start a business in the food industry, she brushed off the difficulties of being hired at the height of the pandemic and took matters into her own hands.

She established Yeah Baby Boards, a charcuterie boards company, in 2021. The Ferndale Record published an article about

Wiser Lake Craft Bazaar 2023

Friday Nov. 17th 12-7pm Saturday Nov. 18th 9-4pm Ten Mile Grange (Hannegan and Pole Rd) Lynden Free Admission

Canned food will be collected for Project Hope

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

2023 Christmas Craft Bazaar, Bake Sale and Raffle Saturday, November 18 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Located in the Church Hall 205 12th Street, Lynden at the corner of Grover Street and BC Ave. Free admission and coffee.

All proceeds benefit the Church.

Stewart and her business in the WHO’S WHO 2022 edition.

“A charcuterie is an appetizer typically served on a wooden board that features a selection of foods including cured meats, cheese, crackers and olives,” the article stated.

“The board is usually arranged to be an attractive presentation, according to theorganickitchen.org, a food and home blog.”

With a small board size to feed one person for a quick snack or a large board size for a party of 25, Stewart has turned the

New Life Fellowship Annual Craft Show Saturday, November 18 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Baked potato feed, bake sale, raffles & more!

Church Gym 810 E. Pole Rd., Lynden

Christmas Market December 1st, 12PM-6PM December 2nd, 8AM-2PM Vendors, Bake Sale & Saturday morning Breakfast with Sinterklaas All proceeds going to our Meal Program 401 Grover St. Lynden 360-354-2921 www.facebook.com /LyndenCommunityCenter

former Bob and Cindy’s Trophy Shop into a gig of her own all while being a devoted mom to two girls.

Bellingham Alive also featured Stewart’s work in the food industry in December 2021.

For a longer version of this story, visit ferndalerecord.com. Yeah Baby Boards is at 2015 Main St., Ferndale. For more information, visit www.yeahbabyboards.com.

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IN BLOOM

Preparing the garden for a winter’s rest

David Vos

One of the aspects of gardening that I love the most is the seasonality of it. As much as I love the earthy smell of the first mowing in spring, by this time of year I equally look forward to the feeling of satisfaction that accompanies that final pass over the lawn in autumn. And sad as it is to tear out summer’s flowers in anticipation of the first frost, a winter’s rest only builds excitement for the year to come.

With November’s short days upon us and winter just around the corner, now is the time to button up your

garden, so here are a few tasks to accomplish outside this month.

First, it’s time to dig and store your dahlia tubers. In recent years, dahlias have become incredibly popular with gardeners, but many gardeners struggle to overwinter the tubers.

With well-drained soil and a heavy layer of insulating leaves or grass clippings, some gardeners have success leaving the tubers in the ground over winter, but this can be risky, so most gardeners dig and store tubers each year.

Since we’ve had a hard freeze al-

ready, your dahlias have most likely wilted and died back for winter, and if you haven’t already, now is the time to cut the plants down and dig up the tubers. After digging, hose off the clumps of tubers to remove any soil and clean them for winter storage.

Some gardeners also divide tubers at this point rather than in spring, but that can be done either now or in April.

After laying the tubers out to dry See Rest on A7

Broadleaf evergreen shrubs like pieris can show the effects of winter burn following a harsh northeaster.

But by spraying with an anti-transpirant like Wilt Stop in late autumn, you can prevent the foliage from drying out in cold winter winds. (Photo courtesy David Vos)

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MIELKE MARKET

Sharp drop in cheese prices drive milk price down $1.55 from September 2023 age for the sixteenth month The Federal Reserve will running, however, as the avhold interest rates steady for erage ratio for September is another month, a good sign 2.03. of the economy, but dairy The index is based on the farmers aren’t out of their current milk price in relafinancial woes yet. tionship to feed prices for The Agriculture Departa ration consisting of 51% ment announced the Occorn, 8% soybeans and 41% tober Federal order Class alfalfa hay. One pound of III benchmark milk price at milk would purchase 1.89 $16.84 per hundredweight, pounds of dairy feed of that down $1.55 from Septemblend. ber, driven primarily by a The All Milk Price aversharp drop in cheese prices. age increased for the secThe price is a woeful $4.97 ond month in a row, hitting below October 2022 and $21.00 per hundredweight, the lowest October Class Lee Mielke highest since March 2023, III since 2018. The year has up $1.30 from August, but seen a high of $19.43 in Janstill $3.10 below September 2022. uary and a low of $13.77 in July.

California’s average at $21.30 per cwt., The 10-month Class III average stands at $17.10, down from $22.20 at this time a was up $1.80 from August, but $2.50 below a year ago. Wisconsin’s, at $19.80, was up year ago and compares to $16.86 in 2021.

Friday’s Class III futures settlements 60 cents from August but $2.50 below a portend a turnaround next month but not year ago.

The national corn price averaged $5.73 much. The November contract was trading at $17.33 per cwt.; December, $17.27; per bushel, down 52 cents from August, January 2024, $17.38; February $17.72; and after falling 49 cents the previous month, March at $18.15, all in the right direction and $1.88 per below September 2022.

Soybeans averaged $13.20 per bushel, but still short of profitability for most.

The October Class IV price is $21.49, down 90 cents, after falling 60 cents the up $2.40 from September, thanks primar- previous month, and were $1 per bushel ily to the record breaking butter price, but below a year ago.

Alfalfa hay slipped to $224 per ton, is $3.47 below a year ago, yet the highest down $6 per ton from August and $56 per Class IV price since December 2022.

Its 10-month average is at $18.93, down ton below a year ago.

The September cull price for beef from $24.82 a year ago and $15.44 in 2021.

Speaking in the Nov. 6 Dairy Radio Now and dairy combined climbed to an averbroadcast, StoneX broker Dave Kurzawski age $114 per cwt., down $1 from August, says few if any dairy farmers can make milk $22.80 above Sept. 2022, and $42.40 above at this price but at the moment we haven’t the 2011 base average.

Quarterly milk cow replacements averseen a typical seasonal demand in cheese.

He added that cheese is not at a terrible aged $1,850 per head in October, up $90 price historically but definitely lower than from July, and $120 above October 2022. we thought it would be, namely closer to Cows averaged $1800 per head in California, up $135 from July, but $50 below $1.80 to $1.85 per pound.

We could yet see a seasonal push in de- a year ago. Wisconsin’s average, at $1,990 mand in November for cheese, he said. We per head, was up $80 from July and $150 produced a lot of cheese this year relative per head above October 2022.

The downturn in U.S. milk production to demand, but exports have been off.

Maybe we have enough cheese going was bigger than we thought but is likely into the holidays, but at some point there’s over.

The Agriculture Department’s latest a pipeline refill that has to happen and preliminary data put September output at milk production is still flat.

A lot of people are projecting that milk 18.21 billion pounds, down a somewhat output will come back but it hasn’t as of bullish 32 million pounds or 0.2% from yet, and given on farm economics I don’t Sept. 2022.

The top 24-State total, at 17.465 billion, expect it’s going to get much better even in the first part of the year. When demand is was down 0.03%. It was the third consecuslow or people have enough the price can tive month that output lagged a year ago come down, he concluded, but he believes as low milk prices and high feed costs took we are underestimating the impact of a their toll.

The August 50-State total was requestionable milk supply.

On a brighter note, falling feed prices vised down 119 million pounds from last and a rising All Milk Price resulted in a month’s estimate, which put output down third consecutive rise in the monthly milk 0.8% from 2022 instead of the 0.2% originally reported. feed price ratio.

The 24 state revision was down 73 milThe Agriculture Department’s latest Ag Prices report put the September ratio at lion pounds, down 0.7%, instead of the 1.89, up from 1.67 in August, and 1.71 in 0.3% loss originally reported.

The Oct. 19 Daily Dairy Report stated September 2022, first month to rise above that USDA made important revisions to the previous year since November 2022.

The ratio was below the five-year aver- data in prior months, suggesting that since

April, milk supplies have been lighter than previously believed. USDA revised lower year-over-year production for each of the last five months by at least 0.1%, the DDR said, and revised cow numbers downward in July and August by 11,000 and 14,000 head, respectively.

September cow numbers totaled 9.370 million head, down 6,000 from the August count which was revised down 14,000 head. The herd is 36,000 below a year ago and the smallest since Jan. 2022. The 24-State count was down 2,000 from August, which was revised up 1,000 head, but is 16,000 below a year ago.

Output per cow in the 50 states averaged 1,943 pounds, down 68 pounds from August, but four pounds or 0.2% above Sept. 2022. The 24-State output averaged 1,960 pounds, down 70 pounds from August but three pounds or 0.15% above a year ago.

Revisions lowered August output per cow by 10 pounds in the 50 states and lowered it 8 pounds in the 24 State data.

California cows put 3.2 million pounds in the tank, down 60 million or 3.7% from a year ago. Cow numbers were down 9,000 and output per cow was down 25 pounds.

California hasn’t posted a gain since Aug. 2022.

Wisconsin, with 2.6 billion pounds produced, was up 30 million or 1.1% from a year ago, thanks to a 25 pound gain per cow offsetting the loss of 1,000 cows.

Idaho was off 0.6%, on a 30 pound drop per cow, though cow numbers were up 5,000. Michigan was up 2.7%, Minnesota was off 0.6%, New Mexico was down 7.2%, New York was up 2%, and Oregon was down 4.2%, on 5,000 less cows. Output per cow was unchanged.

Pennsylvania was off 0.1%, South Dakota was up 5.9%, and Texas was down 1.0%. Washington State was down 1.2%, on a 20-pound drop per cow. Cow numbers were unchanged from a year ago.

September cheese and butter stocks were well above those a year ago, according to the Agriculture Department’s latest Cold Storage report.

Sept. 30 butter holdings totaled 275.4 million pounds, down 16.3 million pounds or 5.6% from the August inventory, which was revised up 2.65 million pounds. Stocks were up a bearish 8.1 million pounds, or 3.0%, from Sept. 2022.

American type cheese stocks slipped to 850.5 million pounds, down 2.4 million pounds or 0.3% from August’s level, which was revised up 3.5 million pounds, and were up 7.4 million pounds or 0.9% from a year ago.

The other cheese category holdings dropped to 599.4 million pounds, down 20.5 million pounds or 3.3% from the August level which was revised up 2.2 million pounds. Holdings were 4.2 million pounds or 0.7% below a year ago.

The total cheese inventory fell to 1.472 billion pounds, down 23.1 million pounds or 1.5% from the August total, which was revised 6.0 million pounds higher, but total

cheese was up 2.5 million pounds or 0.2% from that of a year ago.

The lack of demand appeared in cheese as November got underway. CME block Cheddar closed the first Friday of the month at $1.6650 per pound, down 6.50 cents on the week and 34.50 cents below a year ago as traders anticipated the afternoon’s September Dairy Products report.

The barrels finished at $1.64, 4.25 cents lower, 33.50 cents below a year ago, and 2.50 cents below the blocks.

Midwest processors say milk suppliers are working to lock in extra milk loads for the end-of-year holidays, according to Dairy Market News. Current spot milk supplies are slowly edging higher week to week and mid-week spot prices ranged from Class to $1-over.

Cheese inventories remain somewhat balanced.

Western cheese demand is mostly steady from retail and food service, says DMN, and inventories are comfortable.

A few manufacturers indicate inventories are decreasing slightly.

Demand from international buyers is moderate to light. Domestic prices and near-term futures pricing compared to European Union-Oceania prices are not encouraging stronger export activity.

Demand for Class III milk is strong to steady but extra spot loads are somewhat limited in some parts of the West, says DMN, and holding production steady.

After dropping almost 17 cents the previous week, CME butter shot up almost 11 cents Monday to $3.30 per pound, but closed Friday at $3.1075, down 8.50 cents on the week, down 39.50 cents from its Oct. 6 peak, but still 33.50 cents above a year ago when it plunged 36.75 cents.

Butter market tones teetered between market signals this week, says DMN, but marketers expected it.

Holiday orders have been made and a number of contacts say the record price points are unlikely to return the rest of this year.

Bulk butter is available but far from abundant, according to buyers in the region.

Cream is tight in the West despite some handlers noting improved fat component levels in milk.

Spot cream loads have tightened compared to the previous week in some parts of the region while loosening in others.

Butter manufacturers say extra cream buying is limited by current prices. Domestic butter demand is strong to steady and current inventories are in good shape for holiday demand.

Fourth quarter demand from Canadian purchasers has picked up again and closer to the first three quarters while export demand is light elsewhere, says DMN. Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at $1.1850 per pound, 1.25 cents lower on the week and 21.50 cents below a year ago.

Dry whey saw its Friday finish at 38.75 cents per pound, down 1.25 cents on the week and 8 cents below a year ago.

Rest: Preparing the garden for winter Continued from A6

for a few days — preferably not directly on concrete as contact with concrete can sap the tubers of necessary moisture — I always recommend dusting the tubers with either copper or sulfur dust to prevent mold and other disease issues over winter.

The easiest way to ensure a thorough coating of fungicide is to gently shake the tubers with fungicide in a paper bag, much like you would coat Chex when making puppy chow.

Following the application of fungicide, pack your tubers in peat moss or wood shavings and store in a cool, dark place with relatively high humidity to keep the roots from drying out over winter.

Finding the sweet spot between too dry and too wet can be challenging, but with the sterilizing protection the fungicide offers, a humid environment will ensure plump, healthy tubers come spring.

Next, it’s time to rake leaves. Last year I felt shortchanged by autumn — October’s unseasonably warm weather yielded rather suddenly to a hard, deep freeze in early November, robbing us of the beautiful fall color we’re used to seeing on maples and other trees. This year’s cooler, wetter autumn and a few nights of freezing weather have made the fall color spectacular, but the last of

the leaves are now falling and are ready to be raked.

While decomposing leaves can return nutrients back to the soil and offer a haven for pollinators over winter, I recommend raking or mowing up leaves on your lawn as our rainy winters can turn a pile of leaves into a grass-smothering mat in short order.

Additionally, take the time to clean up leaves around any plants that may be susceptible to insect or slug damage each year, since fallen leaves can harbor garden pests over winter.

Finally, this month is the best time to protect your plants from the drying effect of our famous northeasters by treating with an anti-transpirant spray.

Here in our corner of the Pacific Northwest, the

biggest risk of winter damage to plants is typically not the cold itself or even snow and ice, but rather the desiccating effect of the dry winds that come out of the northeast, particular to parts of northern Whatcom County.

To prevent the freezerburn effect that a northeaster can have on broadleaf evergreen plants like rhododendrons, pieris, nandina, and hellebores, I recommend spraying with Wilt Stop, which covers plant foliage with a waxy, biodegradable film to prevent moisture loss.

Time your application for a dry, sunny day (we do still get those on occasion this time of year) to ensure the spray cures before the next rainstorm, and your plants will be protected from winter winds all sea-

son long. As much as I love to garden, I also love a season of rest from working in the dirt.

With winter just around the corner, now is the time to get the last of the fall tasks completed to finish the season strong.

When spring rolls around, the plants you’ve kept healthy over winter will be the reward for a job well done.

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PREP CROSS COUNTRY

Meridian, Lynden Christian highlight state XC meet Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

PASCO — The cross country state meet took place on Saturday, Nov. 4, with 30 representatives from north Whatcom County attending.

Collectively, Meridian and

Lynden Christian had the best performances at the state meet.

They also had the most representatives at the meet, Meridian with 14 and Lynden Christian with seven.

LC sophomore Nickolas Luce was the top finisher for a Tribune-area team across any

classification. Luce placed third in the 5,000-meter race with a time of 16:09.30.

The next closest LC finisher was Larson Rische. He placed 81st with a time of 18:01.70. The LC boys placed 13th in the team ranking.

The Trojans had a fantastic

showing at state. Meridian’s Braxton Ashmore placed directly behind LC’s Luce. Ashmore marked a time of 16:10.90 which was good enough for fourth place.

Meridian’s Reuben TeVelde hit a time of 17:21.50 which put him at 20th place. Right behind

him was Nolan Jacoby at 21. He marked a time of 17:21.80.

The Trojans came in at fourth in team score with a total of 135.

Meridian’s Logan Ignacio was the top-performing Tribune area girl at the state meet.

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PREP FOOTBALL

Ferndale dominates at home to secure playoff spot ers," Walcker said. "It means so much to us. We grew up together playing NCYFL football since third grade until now so it is awesome."

Walcker put the first two scores on the board for the Golden Eagles. On their first drive, Ferndale drove 80 yards down the field and Walcker finished it off with a seven-yard touchdown run.

The Golden Eagles forced a punt by Timberline and capitalized on their next drive.

Walcker scored again on an option play that went up the middle and Ferndale had a 14-0 early in the second quarter.

Walcker could not be stopped in the first half.

On Ferndale's next possession, he bounced a run outside and scurried 49 yards down the field to put the Golden Eagles in scoring position.

Ferndale junior Phoenyx Finkbonner ended the drive with a rushing touchdown from 12 yards out.

Timberline had one athlete that stood out on the field.

Senior Darrell Gibson Jr. was far and away the best talent the Blazers had.

Curiously, they did not utilize him all that much on the offensive side of the ball.

Despite that, the Blazers tacked a score on the board after executing the two-minute drill at the end of the first half. Ferndale was up 21-7 going into halftime.

Ferndale opened the second half with another rushing touchdown. Junior Talan Bungard hurried in a six-yard touch See Ferndale on B4

Ferndale’s Conner Walcker taking in his first rushing touchdown of the night. Walcker recorded two rushing touchdowns and over 100 all-purpose yards. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Walcker, Finkbonner record two touchdown runs in 42-14 victory over Timberline Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

FERNDALE — The Golden Eagles advanced through the round of 32 with a 42-14 win over Timberline on Saturday, Nov. 4.

With the win, Ferndale will move on to the opening round of the 3A state tournament, where they will host a playoff game

on Friday, Nov. 10 against Mount Tahoma.

The Golden Eagles were given the No. 8 seed in the state tournament.

Last season, the No. 7 seed Golden Eagles were bounced in the second round of the state playoffs after a 35-18 loss to Eastside Catholic, who eventually went on to compete in the state championship game.

Ferndale head coach Jamie Plenkovich said they knew coming in that Timberline had some athletes and people they needed to focus on.

"We did a great job at taking away their run game," Plenkovich said.

"For the most part, we did a really good job."

Against Timberline, Ferndale used its patented run game to wear down

the defense and control the clock in its win.

Ferndale senior Conner Walcker was the bell cow, as he led the Golden Eagles with two touchdowns and more than 100 all-purpose yards.

Walcker said it means a lot for the team and the seniors to advance into the state tournament.

"We have created such a bond, a bond of broth-

Ferndale’s Talan Bungard bowling over a Timberline defender. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Lynden wins second straight district title Lions land as No. 2 seed in state tourney Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

BELLINGHAM — The Lynden Lions are back-to-back 2A Northwest Conference district champions after defeating Burlington-Edison 3-1 (25-19, 25-19, 28-30, 25-20) on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

The Lions have now punched their ticket into the 2A state tournament with the win over Burlington-Edison. In the last two years, Lynden is 4-0 over the Tigers and seems to have their number.

The Lions offense used a balanced attack to beat the Burlington-Edison defense. Senior Haylee Koetje was the leader in the clubhouse with 18 kills while adding 14 digs, one block and one ace.

Senior Ashley Shumate and sophomore Rian Stephan were right behind her. Shu-

mate recorded 15 kills and Stephan had 14.

Lynden's head coach Chris Elsner said she is really proud of how they performed.

"I am so proud of them, especially the way we won," Elsner said. "It was hard, it was not easy. We had to earn every single point. It was a battle, every point was a battle."

The first two sets of the game were all Lynden. The Lions held the lead for the entirety of the first set and never let Burlington-Edison within more than two.

Shumate hit two consecutive kills to make it 20-14 and the Lions used that momentum to carry them through the end of the first. Koetje ended the first set with a kill.

Koetje said they had a next-ball mentality and stayed calm when it got tougher.

Burlington-Edison came out with a little more fire in the second set until Lynden pulled ahead 8-7. Once they nabbed that lead, they did not relinquish it and coasted through the rest of the second set. Koetje ended the set with two consecutive kills and the Lions were up 2-0.

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Lynden seniors Haylee Koetje (left) and Mya VanderYacht yelling in celebration after a point. Koetje led the team in kills with 18 while VanderYacht led in digs with 35. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

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Meridian wins 1A Northwest Conference districts

Meridian’s Gracie Pap jumping in celebration after a point in Meridian’s win. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune) Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

LAUREL — Meridian took home the 1A district championship title and secured a spot in the state tournament after defeating Nooksack Valley 3-1 (25-15, 25-20, 17-25, 25-

22) on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

It is the first district title and state playoff berth for the Trojans since 2021.

Meridian senior Emry Claeys had an outstanding game and was the driving force behind the Trojan's offense.

Claeys recorded a

game-high 18 kills, including one to seal their win at the end of the fourth and final set. Claeys also logged 21 digs, one ace and one block.

Meridian's first-year head coach Angie Short said this is what they set their goals for at the be-

ginning of the season and she is proud of her young team.

"A lot of these girls were my JV players, I am so incredibly proud of them, they have really stepped up this year," Short said.

"They come to the gym everyday, ready to play and

ready to work hard."

The district championship was the antithesis of Meridian and Nooksack Valley's first meeting on Oct. 18.

In that match, Nooksack Valley swept Meridian and looked dominant doing so.

Short said they spent time watching their film from the previous game with Nooksack Valley.

"We made some adjustments against what they do best and I think just played with a little more composure," Short said.

Nooksack Valley head coach Katie Emmons said they had trouble with their serve and receive game and made too many mistakes.

"They were the hammer and we were the nail," Emmons said.

The Trojans came out hot in the first two sets and looked very fluid and mistake-free. They took advantage of Nooksack Valley errors and were able to build a 15-8 lead in the first set.

The Pioneers tried battling back, but they did not have quite enough firepower. The Trojans won the first set 25-15.

Nooksack Valley played better in the second set and grabbed their first

lead of the night. They were up 15-14 until Meridian quickly grabbed the lead back.

The Trojans went on a 9-3 run and pulled back ahead 23-19. The second set ended on an ace by Meridian junior Ryland Bernardy.

The Pioneers looked sharp in the third set, they closed it on an 8-3 run and won the set 25-17. Nooksack Valley had pulled the match to 2-1.

The final set of the game was tight and neither team seemed to have the edge. At the tail end of the set, the two teams were knotted at 19-19.

Meridian junior Maren Wefer came up huge down the stretch with two cross-net kills. Meridian freshman Eden Bernardy also recorded a kill in the final five points.

Claeys ended the game with a kill and the Trojans became district champions.

Meridian will play their first game of state on Friday, Nov. 11, in Yakima.

The Trojans landed as the No. 4 seed in the state tournament and will play Bellevue Christian for their first game. Should they win they could potentially see Nooksack Valley in the second round.

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PREP SOCCER

Meridian soccer shuts out LC to win district title But both teams qualify for state play Joe Kramer For the Tribune

BLAINE — Meridian's girls' soccer team clinched the district championship trophy with a 3-0 win over Lynden Christian on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

“I think we had some really strong seniors in our midfield today, and they worked really, really hard to win every ball out of the air, first and second balls,” said Meridian coach Maddi Nolton.

“They just put their all out there tonight, and I’m really proud of them.”

The first half largely turned into a defensive showdown with the ball frequently going out of bounds.

However, with seven minutes remaining in the first half,

Meridian’s junior defender Sofia Brooks successfully converted a penalty kick, which marked the first score of the game and propelled Meridian to a 1-0 lead at halftime.

“She was really a standout for us,” said assistant coach Bella Foos. “She’s a wall back there and she’s really a game-changer for us.”

Conversely, LC’s offense struggled to create much during the first half, as it managed only limited shots throughout the game.

“I think we were just a little frantic and uptight,” said Lynden Christian head coach Brent DeRuyter. “When we did receive the ball, it was bouncing away from us, and we weren’t finding opportunities to open Meridian up. We really closed ourselves off, kept the field small, and that’s not what got us here.”

The game remained close in the second half. However, 22 minutes in, Meridian struck again.

Senior defender Morgan Adams battled through heavy traffic to extend the lead to 2-0 with another Meridian goal.

LC’s offensive struggles persisted into the second half, as Meridian continued to domi-

nate the midfield and contain them.

“We got beat tonight,” said DeRuyter. “Meridian played a great game, and they beat us in multiple phases. They were the aggressor, they finished well, and now they’ve shown they can come back from adversity.”

In their previous matchups, LC had outscored Meridian 2-1, which split the series.

Another Meridian goal at the two-minute mark by senior midfielder Eric Stotts sealed the game and secured the 1A district championship. Coach Nolton’s team's next endeavor will be the state playoffs as they aim to secure the 1A state championship.

Lynden Christian, on the other hand was not finished yet.

They defeated Blaine to advance into the state tournament. LC was given the No. 15 seed and will play Seattle Academy.

“We’re blessed because we get a chance to fix it,” said DeRuyter. “That’s what we need to focus on now.”

Meridian landed the No. 12 seed and will play La Center on Nov. 8 for their first game.

The results of the Nov. 8 games were not available prior to publication.

The Meridian team celebrating after they won the district championship (top). File photo from the Trojans vs. LC match earlier in the season (left). (Joe Kramer and Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

Lynden: Lions lock down spot in state tournament Continued from B1

Other impact players in the match included seniors Mya VanderYacht and Grace Rice.

VanderYacht hit an incredible career milestone during the match. She went over 1,000 digs for her career thanks to her 35 dig performance in the district championship game.

Rice was the other half of the outstanding defensive duo.

Rice recorded 20 digs while adding 49 assists and three kills.

The third set of the game was by far the most competitive.

Burlington-Edison led 18-14 at one point, but Lynden closed the gap and tied the game at 1818 after an ace by Shumate and a kill by Stephan.

When the match got into the 20s neither team would relent more than a point advantage.

Burlington-Edison ended up closing the set with a win after two Lynden errors.

Elsner said they have been focusing on taking things one point at a time, especially after

a long set. They try to flush out what happened in the previous set and figure out how they are going to score next.

Freshman Finley Parcher seemed to be everywhere in the fourth and final set. Time and time again she came up with a big kill to help Lynden keep their advantage.

Parcher had 10 kills while adding seven digs, three blocks and two aces. In the fourth set alone she had three kills, a block and an ace which were crucial going down the stretch.

The Lions led for the majority of the set and were able to close it out and win the district championship.

Koetje said to get over the hump in the state tournament they will need to take things one game at a time and be in the moment with each other.

The Lions will travel to Yakima and compete in the twoday state tournament on Nov. 10-11. Lynden was awarded the No. 2 seed and will play No. 15 Sammamish for their opening game.

XC: Meridian stands out Continued from B1

She recorded a time of 19:27.60 which put her in tenth place.

The Meridian girls recorded a team score of 236, which put them at 11th place.

Lynden only had one representative in the state tournament. Gage Ellis marked a time of 17:20.10, which put him at 59th place.

Ferndale also had one representative. Katie Manly finished in 113th place with a time of 20:57.90.

A full slate of placing below 1A Lynden Christian boys 3rd: Sophomore Nickolas Luce, 16:08.09 81st: Junior Larson Rische, 18:01.70 106th: Freshman Colby Honcoo, 18:17.10 149th: Senior Levi Zylstra, 19:31.80 159th: Senior Alex Smith, 21:01.90 160th: Freshman Haidem Kooiman, 21:02.10 163rd: Sophomore Gavin Haskell, 21:49.50 Meridian boys 4th: Senior Braxton Ashmore, 16:10.90 36th: Freshman Reuben TeVelde, 17:21.50 37th: Junior Nolan Jacoby, 17:21.80 76th: Junior Todd Asher, 17:59.20

80th: Junior Kellen Todd, 18:01.70 87th: Senior Ian Forbes, 18:07 92nd: Sophomore Carson Siadal, 18:09 Meridian Girls 10th: Sophomore Logan Ignacio, 19:27.60 46th: Sophomore Adelle Ashmore, 21:18.30 76th: Junior Ava Hansen, 22:04.20 101st: Freshman Grace Bender, 22:29.90 108th: Senior Jada Katschke, 22:41.90 120th: Freshman Maddy Swanson, 22:58.80 143rd: Junior Natalie Larson, 22:42.80 Mount Baker boys 88th: Junior Cameron Scott, 18:07.50 110th: Junior Palmer Detta, 18:23.90 145th: Junior Wyatt Freeman, 19:11.10 Mount Baker girls 87th: Freshman Violet Fox, 22:13.40 100th: Senior Erica Cook, 22:26.90 Nooksack Valley boys 143rd: Senior Isaiah Buckley, 19:07 Lynden boys 59th: Senior Gage Ellis, 17:20.10 Ferndale girls 113th: Senior Katie Manly, 20:57.90

Lynden senior Mya VanderYacht digging the ball.

VanderYacht crossed 1000 career digs in the game against Burlington-Edison (top). Lynden senior Grace Rice setting the ball over the net.

Rice recorded 49 assists in the game and added 20 digs (right). (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

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Lynden soccer wins four straight to advance Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

WHATCOM COUNTY — Soccer districts concluded over the weekend and four north Whatcom teams have advanced into the state tournament. Lynden, Ferndale, Lynden Christian and Meridian advanced to state.

1A: Meridian The Trojans (11-5-1) claimed the 1A Northwest Conference district title after defeating Lynden Christian 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. It is the first time that Meridian has qualified for the state tournament since the 2016 season.

The Trojans land as the No. 12 seed in the state tournament and will travel to take on No. 5 La Center. They will play om Wednesday, Nov. 8.

Lynden Christian The Lyncs (10-9) are back in the state tournament after finishing the

district tournament strong with a win over Blaine in the consolation final.

LC had a rocky year, starting the season 0-7. Despite that, they are still contenders in the state tournament.

The Lyncs landed as the No. 15 and will face No. 2 Seattle Academy.

Last season, LC defeated Seattle Academy in the state semifinal game.

LC will travel to Sammamish to face Seattle Academy on Nov. 7.

2A Lynden The Lions (14-4-3) have advanced into the state playoffs for the second straight year after knocking off Cedarcrest 5-0 in the consolation final on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Lynden went on a tear to close out districts. They won four games straight after their opening-round loss to Archbishop Murphy.

In order the No. 5 seed Lions beat: No. 8 Sedro-Woolley, No. 2 Bellingham, No. 4 Archbishop Murphy and No. 3 Cedarcrest in the final.

The Lions outscored those four opponents 15-2 and they did not al-

low one goal in their final two games.

Last season the Lions had a similar run. They won three straight, won the district title and won their round one state game.

Lynden is the No. 8 seed in the 2A state tournament and will play No. 9 Selah in the opening round on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Blaine.

3A Ferndale The Golden Eagles (15-2-2) are heading to the state tournament after winning two straight consolation games over Meadowdale and Mountlake Terrace.

Ferndale came into districts as the No. 3 seed and faced No. 6 Oak Harbor for their first matchup.

Ferndale lost to the Wildcats to drop into the consolation bracket where they saw Meadowdale.

The Golden Eagles were given the No. 11 seed in the state tournament and will travel to Tacoma to play No. 6 Stadium.

If they advance they will likely play No. 3 Seattle Prep.

Lynden’s Jayda Villars (No. 8) celebrates with Annabelle Uyttewaal (top) in the Lions win over Bellingham.

Lynden’s Miley Tjoeker attempts to head the ball (left). (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Schedules released for upcoming state matchups WHATCOM COUNTY — State playoffs are coming up and 11 teams from north Whatcom County will play this week.

Take a look below for a schedule of the games by sports.

Football, opening round Friday, Nov. 10 No. 3 Lynden Christian (7-2) hosting No. 14 Connell (4-5)

No. 5 Lynden (7-2) hosting No. 12 Bremerton (8-2) No. 8 Ferndale (8-2) hosting No. 9 Mount Tahoma (7-3) Saturday, Nov. 11 No. 6 Nooksack Valley (7-2) hosting No. 11 Cascade Christian (8-2) Soccer, opening round Tuesday, Nov. 7 No. 2 Seattle Academy (14-2-2) hosting

No. 15 Lynden Christian (10-9) *Results of this game not available prior to publication.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 No. 5 La Center (16-2) hosting No. 12 Meridian (11-5-1) No. 8 Lynden (14-4-3) hosting No. 9 Selah (12-5-1) Friday, Nov. 10

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down run to put the Golden Eagles up 28-7.

After forcing a fumble, the Golden Eagles scored again on another Finkbonner touchdown run.

Ferndale scored once more on a run by junior Jacob Gandy. Timberline scored a garbage time touchdown with under a minute left which was inconsequential.

Ferndale dominated and secured their spot in the 3A state tournament.

Plenkovich said the Golden Eagles are just worrying about next week right now.

"We are going to be playing a really good team," Plenkovich said.

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Ferndale will play its first game of state on Friday, Nov. 10 against Mount Tahoma. Tahoma is 7-3 with a record that boasts wins over Lakes and Lincoln. It should be the game of the week for the opening round of state.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Lynden LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 23-1674 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE LYNDEN MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PORCHES, STOOPS, DECKS AND PATIOS A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Adopted November 6, 2023 Published November 8, 2023

LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 23-1675 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN AMENDING LYNDEN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.08 TO ADOPT PROVISIONS OF SB 5536 (“BLAKE FIX”), AMENDING THE TITLE OF RCW 69.50.412 AS IT APPEARS IN THE CODE, AND REPEALING 69.50.425 PURSUANT TO LEGISLATIVE CHANGES. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Adopted November 6, 2023 Published November 8, 2023

LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 23-1676 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN AMENDING LYNDEN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.08 TO REMOVE STATUTES REPEALED BY THE STATE AND TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE RECENTLY CONSOLIDATED EQUIVALENTS. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Adopted November 6, 2023 Published November 8, 2023

LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 23-1677 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN AMENDING LYNDEN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.30 A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Adopted November 6, 2023 Published November 8, 2023

LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. ORD-23-1678 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Adopted November 6, 2023 Published November 8, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the City of Lynden’s 2024 Property Tax Levy will be held at 7:00PM at the Lynden City Hall Annex, 205 4th Street, on Monday, November 20, 2023. All interested parties wishing to comment may appear at said time and place. Written comments will be accepted through 4:00 PM, Monday, November 20, 2023.

Copies of the 2024 Preliminary Budget are presently available for public view online at www.lyndenwa.org, in the Mayor’s Office and the Finance Director’s Office (between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday).

Anthony Burrows Finance Director Published November 8 & 15, 2023

Everson LEGAL CITY OF EVERSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Everson City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Everson City Hall, 111 W. Main St., Everson, WA, to consider the 2024 Preliminary Budget and sources of revenue including the 2024 Property Tax Levy. Any party may submit written or oral comments at the hearing. If you are unable

to attend the public hearing in person, you may submit your written comments by 4 p.m. on November 14th, 2023 to the City Clerk at PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247.

Copies of the 2024 Preliminary Budget will be available for public viewing in the Clerk’s office.

M. Dickinson, Clerk/Treasurer Published November 8, 2023

Nooksack LEGAL CITY OF NOOKSACK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Nooksack hereby gives notice that the Nooksack City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed revisions to the Nooksack Municipal Code to amend regulations addressing activities allowed in City parks and to establish regulations addressing camping on public properties. The hearing will take place at Nooksack City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on November 20, 2023. Any party may submit written or oral comments at the hearing. The proposed amendments are available for review at Nooksack City Hall during normal business hours. People with special needs who will be attending the hearing are asked to contact City Hall by November 17, 2023 to request special accommodations.

Nooksack City Hall 103 W. Madison Street Nooksack, WA 98276 (360) 966-2531 Published November 8, 2023

Sumas LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Sumas City Council will hold public hearings on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7:00pm in council chambers located at 433 Cherry Street, for the 2024 Preliminary Budget including sources of revenue, and the 2024 Property Tax Levy. All interested parties wishing to comment may appear in person at that time. Written comments will be accepted until 4:00pm, Monday, November 13th.

Mollie Bost Finance Director Published November 1 & 8, 2023

Ferndale LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale’s 2024 Preliminary Budget has been filed with the City Clerk. A copy thereof will be furnished to any taxpayer who requests it by contacting the City Clerk. Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 20, 2023 to consider the final budget for 2024.

The hearing will be held at the City Hall Annex Building/Council Chambers, located at 5694 Second Avenue, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Any taxpayers may appear thereat and be heard for or against any part of the ordinance. Public comments may also be submitted via email to susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. Documents may be viewed at www.cityofferndale.org.

Susan Duncan City Clerk City of Ferndale Published November 8, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 20th regarding the property tax levy for 2024.

The hearing will be held at the City Hall Annex Building/Council Chambers, located at 5694 Second Avenue, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Any taxpayers may appear thereat and be heard for or against any part of the ordinance. Public comments may also be submitted via email to susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. Documents may be viewed at www.cityofferndale.org.

Susan Duncan, MMC City Clerk City of Ferndale Published November 8, 2023

Notice of Trustee’s Sale LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON 108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-23-959629-RM Title Order No.: 8784495 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2130601755 Parcel Number(s): 3805174885160000 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: EILEAH FORNSBY, A SINGLE WOMAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Click N’ Close, Inc. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Click N’ Close, Inc. FKA Mid America Mortgage I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A

Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices. In that selfgovernment charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings.

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned Trustee, will on 11/17/2023, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Whatcom County Courthouse, located at 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE S EAST OF W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF POTTER ROAD, COUNTY ROAD #273, AND THE WEST LINE OF LIND ROAD, COUNTY ROAD #518; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LIND ROAD, 208.7 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF POTTER ROAD, 417.4 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF LIND ROAD, 208.7 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF POTTER ROAD; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF POTTER ROAD, 417.4 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE POTTER ROAD, 417.4 FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE POTTER ROAD, COUNTY ROAD #273, AND THE WEST LINE OF THE LINNELL ROAD, FORMERLY CALLED LIND ROAD, COUNTY ROAD #518; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF POTTER ROAD, 387.6 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO JAMES LESTER MEZO AND THELMA E. MEZO BY DEED RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 638202, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID MEZO TRACT, 208.7 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE POTTER ROAD, 387,6 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 417.4 FEET WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF THE LINNELL ROAD; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE LINNELL ROAD, 208.7 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 4091 LINNELL RD, DEMING, WA 98244 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/7/2013, recorded 6/14/2013, under Instrument No. 2130601755 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from EILEAH FORNSBY, A SINGLE WOMAN, as grantor(s), to PINNACLE NORTHWEST ESCROW LLC, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS NOMINEE FOR MID AMERICA MORTGAGE INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Click N’ Close, Inc. , the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20220103083. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $16,694.73 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $178,847.90, together with interest as provided in the Note from 12/1/2022 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 11/17/2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 11/6/2023 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/6/2023 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 11/6/2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within

the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s).

These requirements were completed as of 5/31/2023. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663) or Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webList A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-23959629-RM. Dated: 6/30/2023 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-23-959629-RM Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com IDSPub #0186823 10/18/2023 11/8/2023 Published October 18 & November 8, 2023

Notice to Creditors LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Estate of: Linda Cheryl Blunt, Decedent.

No. 23-4-00150-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator/Administratrix named below has been appointed as Administrator/Administratrix 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/Executrix or the Personal Representative/Executrix’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative/Executrix served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of filing copy of Notice to Creditors: 10/27/2023 Date of first publication: 11/01/2023

Administrator/Administatrix: Gabriele Copley Penny Henderson POB 229025 Bellingham, WA 98229 Attorney for the Estate: Penny R. Henderson, POB 229025, Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 733-8180 DATED this 25th day of October, 2023.

PENNY R. HENDERSON, WSBA 28408 Attorney for Estate Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

Probate Notice to Creditors LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Estate of: Robert Warren Anderson, Decedent.

No. 23-4-00068-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of filing copy of Notice to Creditors: 10/05/2023 Date of first publication: 11/01/2023 Administrator: Christopher Steven Anderson 100 Reeve Hill Drive Cary, NC 27703 Attorney for the Estate: Penny R. Henderson, POB 229025, Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 733-8180 DATED this 4th day of October, 2023.

PENNY R. HENDERSON, WSBA 28408 Attorney for Estate Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In re the Estate of: MYRON EVANS CARR, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-06621-6 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s 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 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

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

Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 26, 2023 s/Jamie Clausen, WSBA #31765 Counsel for Marilyn J. Carr, Personal Representative Phinney Estate Law 751 N. 75th Street Seattle, WA 98103 Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of ROBERT DRAKE, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-01005-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge Robert E. Olson The co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as co-Personal Representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-Personal Representatives or the co-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: thirty days after the co-Personal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or 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. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: November 1, 2023 Co-Personal Representatives: William Roetcisoender Anita Roetcisoender c/o 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service: Nicole L. Terpstra Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM ESTATE OF: ROGER J. ELLIOTT, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-00999-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that on October 18, 2023, Patrick Elliott was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Roger J. Elliott. 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 personal representative or the personal representative’s 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 personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) c; or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred; except, however, as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.0511 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje WSBA# 21843 Attorney for Patrick Elliott, Personal Representative Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of KATHERINE G. VAN RY, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-00974-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge David E. Freeman 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: thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or 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. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: November 1, 2023 Personal Representative: Kent J. DeHoog c/o Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, Atty WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service: Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

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

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LEGALS

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In the Matter of the Estate of Nicholas Houston Isenhart, Deceased.

Cause No. 23-4-00863-37 Judge: DAVID E. FREEMAN 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.

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

Date of First Publication: October 25, 2023 Personal Representative: DEANZA ISENHART

Address for Mailing or Service: C/O Attorney for Personal Representative: Andrew Heinz, WSBA #37086, North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-671-7700 Published October 25, November 1 & 8, 2023

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estates of LOUISE JUNE LOTT, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-00844-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 JUDGE: DAVID E. FREEMAN The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and

filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION 11/08/2023 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Erin Mae Glass 306 N. Commercial St., Ste. B Bellingham, WA 98225 Published November 8, 15 & 22, 2023

Public Notice LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held by the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Board of Directors during their regularly scheduled meeting on November 16, 2023,

at 8:00 a.m. at WTA’s Administrative Base, 4011 Bakerview Spur, Bellingham, WA. You may also attend remotely. Access instructions will be posted on http://www.ridewta.com/meeting the day before the meeting. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments on the proposed service changes on Route 26, Route 29, and the Lynden Hop. For details of the proposed service changes, visit www.engage.ridewta.com/lynden, www.engage.ridewta.com/Lynden_Espanol or see the Rider Alerts on the Route 26 and Route 29 buses and the Lynden Hop. If you are not able to attend the Public Hearing and have questions or would like to comment, contact Tim Wilder, Planning Director at (360) 788-9311, or call the comment line at (360) 715-4500 or send written comment to: Tim Wilder, Planning Director 4011 Bakerview Spur Bellingham, WA 98226 Email: customerservice@ridewta. com Comments must be received by 3:00 p.m. on November 15th.

If you need special assistance or materials in an accessible format, contact Amber Curry at (360) 7889315 or AmberC@ridewta.com by November 9th.

Published November 8, 2023

LEGAL Whatcom County Cemetery District No. 9 Commissioners will meet Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Nooksack City Hall –103 W. Madison St. Nooksack, WA at 4:30 p.m. to consider sources of income available to the District for the 2023 Levy in the 2024 Budget.

Amanda Hadeen, Secretary Published November 8, 2023

Summons by Publication LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY Justin W. Williams, a married man, dealing with his separate property, Plaintiff, vs.

The unknown heirs of C. S. Kale and Charlotte E. Kale, his wife; Burlington Northern Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and its successors if any; BNSF Railway Company, a Delaware Corporation; JBS Rental Properties, LLC; and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein,

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NO. 23-2-01559-37 SUMMONS (Judge Robert E. Olson) The State of Washington You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 1st day of November, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to quiet title to certain real property, located in Whatcom County, to wit: a portion of Government Lot 3, Section 31, Township 40 North, Range 4 East, abutting State Highway 544 at Kale Street, in the named plaintiff.

DATED THIS 24th day of October, 2023.

John A. Meenk, WSBA #29345 Attorney for Plaintiff Published November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & December 1, 2023

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