Ferndale Record October 25 2023

RESOURCES FOR SENIORS IN WHATCOM COUNTY

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Ferndale Chamber looks for new director, board president Board VP Lindsay Rohweder takes over as interim board president, leads search to replace Megan Juenemann

By Bill Helm Editor

FERNDALE — On Oct. 16, the Ferndale City Council officially approved a contract for

Ferndale Chamber Executive Director Megan Juenemann to become the city’s new communications and community relations officer.

On Oct. 17, the chamber announced that its board of directors is working on a transition plan not only to find Juenemann’s replacement but also to “ensure the remaining programs and events for 2023 are delivered.”

The chamber’s transition plan will include a new board president. RB McKeon announced that she will step down as board president at the end of October.

“After a lot of careful consideration, I believe that a new board president should

lead the chamber’s search for its next executive director,” McKeon wrote to her hometown chamber. “I have had the privilege of serving as president as the chamber navigated through the transition of its two previous executive directors and a global pandemic. I appreciate the confidence and trust you have had in me these past several years. At this time, however, the chamber has the opportunity to decide what it wants to be and who it wants to lead it and my resignation allows you all to do that with new leadership and fresh perspective.”

Lindsay Rohweder, vice presiSee Chamber on A2

RB McKeon, right, has resigned her position as Ferndale Chamber Board President effective the end of October. McKeon is pictured with the chamber’s outgoing Executive Director Megan Juenemann in January at the Ferndale Chamber’s AGM at Silver Reef Casino. (Bill Helm/Ferndale Record)

Rescued from hell, new life in Whatcom Not leaving a fellow rabbit behind: Volunteers dedicated to providing homes for abandoned rabbits

By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter

WHATCOM — Located on State Route 539, the same road used to cross the border into Canada, the Bunanza Rabbit Rescue Ranch and Adoption Center is the only place of its kind north of Pierce County.

Bunanza opened eight years ago in 2015 when Elizabeth Olson found an abandoned rabbit dumped on her property. Fastforward to now, Olson and her team of volunteers have found more than 750 homes for rabbits that have been dumped, surrendered or rescued.

Just last month on Sept. 4, members of Bunanza travelled to Skagit County where they rescued 33 rabbits, ranging from about 5 weeks to 5 months in age.

“These juvenile rabbits were living outdoors in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, sharing a single, wire-bottom 2-foot by 8-foot hutch where they had to compete for food and water,” Olson wrote in a press release.

“Unknown generations of these bunnies were separated from their mothers too early and lived in misery above a pile of their own waste before being slaughtered for meat. … Members of the rescue team purchased all 33 rabbits for $223. No bunny was left behind, shutting down this meatbreeding operation.”

Because of the cruel and harsh environment the rabbits lived in, several were undernourished and sick when rescued, and 11 of the 33 have since died. Families have adopted two of the rescued rabbits, leaving 20 still needing families and permanent homes.

Olson said rabbits are not difficult to care for, but people need to realize they do not enjoy being ignored and stored in a cage

all day, which is why the rabbits at the rescue center are visited several times a day by volunteers working morning and evening shifts.

One of the reasons the rabbits are good to adopt once rescued, Olson said, is because they are spayed and neutered, litter trained and accustomed to surroundings, specifically the road noise from people driving across the border.

Olson also said house rabbits have a lifespan of about 8 to 10 years, maybe more if they are properly cared for.

Meeting some volunteers Monica Armstrong moved from Colorado to Washington.

Now a resident of Blaine, she got her bunny fix after meeting Olson, and she has since become Bunanza’s photographer, doing what she can to help promote each rabbit.

“Her great photos paired with a good story that I can write about [the rabbits], that’s what helps to get them adopted,” Olson said. “People will see that and usually after I post a bunny, I get a whole bunch of people who are interested in that one.

So somebody might see a picture of a particular cute bunny. Then they’ll come out and meet them all. And it might or might not be that one. But it gets them going from here, which is important. So any good photo and story combination helps all of them.”

Armstrong said if there is not enough room in the shed in Lynden, the volunteers are happy to be their foster parents in the meantime.

“Once you get to know what they need, they’re pretty easy to take care of. They’re really fun,” Armstrong said. “You just got to know that they will chew your stuff. So anything on the ground is fair game. … They are also like cats and dogs. They want to be with their people.”

Olson and Armstrong said many rabbits are dumped after Easter. Armstrong said people will just get bored of them, and Olson said people won’t take the time to have their rabbits spayed and neutered, both reasons resulting in rabbits being dumped and abandoned.

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(Top photo) A rabbit at the rescue center enjoys some time outside. (Middle left) Monica Armstrong, Elizabeth Olson and Nicole Whipple at the Bunanza Rabbit Rescue Ranch and Adoption Center on Sept. 14. Both Monica and Nicole have volunteered for a couple of years. (Above left) A look inside the shed where the rabbits are kept until adoption. (Taras McCurdie/Ferndale Record) (Above right) Bonnie Schultz-Lorentzen is another volunteer who serves as vice president on the board for Bunanza. She is pictured holding Cedar, one of the 33 rabbits recently rescued. (Photo courtesy Bonnie Schultz-Lorentzen)

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Resources for seniors in Whatcom County

By Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

WHATCOM COUNTY — In Whatcom County there are eight senior centers: Lynden, Ferndale, Everson, Sumas, Bellingham, Blaine, Deming and Point Roberts.

Each provides an array of activities and programs to assist the seniors in the county.

The Bellingham Senior Activity Center provides programs in art, health and wellness, computer skills, current events, dancing or socializing with friends, a wealth of fun-filled activities to educate, stimulate and entertain.

The Bellingham Senior Activity Center is the county’s biggest and could be a good option for anyone who wants to make new connections. Address is 315 Halleck St. Visit https://www.whatcomcounty. us/3918/Bellingham-Senior-Activity-Center for hours and for more information.

The Lynden Community/Senior Center is another great resource for seniors. The center has daily events, including Bible study, art, games and athletic programs.

Programs are designed to meet individual needs, develop inherent potential, promote personal growth and increase independence.

The Lynden Community/Senior Center is also a great place to get lunch, at noon Monday through Friday each week, for $6 per person. Visit https://www.lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information.

Hours are from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Ferndale Senior Activity Center promotes the general welfare and interests of Ferndale’s senior citizens. The center encourages and provides affordable educa-

tional, nutritional, social and recreational programs, as well as a place for seniors to gather together for fitness, health and happiness.

Ferndale Senior Activity Center is also great for weddings, receptions, dances, performances and meetings. Capacity is 50 guests. Located at 1999 Cherry St., visit https://www.facebook.com/FerndaleSeniorActivityCenter for more information.

The Sumas and Everson senior centers are smaller but still provide tons of benefits to seniors in those areas.

Everson Senior Center is only open on Mondays, but hosts seniors to enjoy good company and activities. Activities may include Wii bowling, puzzles, pool, cards, or just plain good conversation. Visit https:// www.whatcomcounty.us/2936/Everson for more information.

Also only open on Mondays, Sumas Senior Center is a place for seniors and other members of the community to gather for food, fun and community events each week.

Whether it’s Wii bowling, puzzles, pool, darts, card games, or just a good conversation, the Sumas Community Center has something for everyone. Visit https://www. whatcomcounty.us/3985/58637/SumasSenior-Center?activeLiveTab=widgets for more information.

Other resources in the area include the Northwest Regional Center which provides services and help for aging, care coordination, in-home care, and dementia care.

Through the Volunteer Center of Whatcom County, Volunteer Chore Program provides volunteers to help the elderly (ages 60 and older) and adults with functional disabilities remain independent in

The Ferndale Senior Activity Center, located at 1999 Cherry St., is one of eight senior centers in the county. (Nathan Schumock/Ferndale Record) their own homes.

Volunteers help with tasks such as housekeeping, grocery shopping, laundry, yard work, transportation to doctor appointments, minor household repairs and mail reading/bill paying assistance.

The Volunteer Chore Program serves as a safety net, helping those for whom other resources are unavailable. Visit https:// www.whatcomvolunteer.org for more information.

Whatcom Council on Aging, in partner-

ship with the people it serves, offers nutritional, health, social, recreational and educational programs that promote lifelong independence. Learn more at https:// whatcomcoa.org.

Other Whatcom County senior resources listed at https://www.ywcabellingham. org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SeniorServices-Resources.pdf.

More about each of the eight Whatcom County senior centers at https://www. whatcomcounty.us.

Chamber: Ferndale director and board president positions open Continued from A1

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Rohweder explained that the chamber plans to hire Juenemann’s replacement as well as a part-time person to take over the administrative work formerly assigned to the executive director.

“We want our primary employee to focus on the growth of the chamber, developing to the highest levels for our membership,” Rohweder said.

Chamber committees will meet “throughout the month to evaluate positions and consider candidates,” the chamber stated in an Oct. 17 press release.

The Ferndale Chamber Board of Directors will share additional updates as plans are finalized.

At this time the chamber has not created a timeline for finding Juenemann’s replacement, Rohweder said.

For more on the 66-year-old Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, visit: www.ferndale-chamber.com.

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Community Calendar Mondays Indoor Wheelchair Gangball Indoor Wheelchair Gangball from 4-6 p.m. Mondays in the community building at Bloedel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. Everyone is welcome. Able bodies can also play. Sport chairs and all equipment provided. Call Jeff at 360-303-2130 to RSVP or for more information.

Wednesdays Overeaters Anonymous meetings in Lynden Do you worry about the way you eat?

Or are you a compulsive overeater?

Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. No weigh-ins, dues, or fees. Meetings of Overeaters Anonymous are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Green Room at North County Christ The King (NCCTK) Church, 1816 18th St., Lynden on the northwest side of the Fairway Shopping Center buildings. Follow the OA signs and arrows through the building to the Green Room. For more information call Rose at 360-255-9258.

First Thursday of each month Parkinson Support Group The Lynden Parkinson’s Support Group shares strategies to help you with the challenges of life with PD. The Lynden Parkinson Support group meets at 10 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. Learn and share your experiences of all things Parkinson’s with the group. The group looks forward to meeting you and your caregiver. Questions, call 360-3541137. Learn more about Parkinson’s at https://www.parkinson.org.

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Through Oct. 28 Lush of Life Allied Arts of Whatcom County will presents “Lush of Life,” the October exhibit of the 2023 Juried Gallery Series. Opening Reception is from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. “Lush of Life” features the work of six local artists: Jeff Aspnes, Sam Chapman, Liz Cunningham, John D’Onofrio, David Lucas and Joy S. Olney. Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts.

Email gallery@alliedarts.org for more information.

Oct. 25 Children’s Mental Health post-COVID-19 At the Bellingham City Club’s Oct. 25 program, Dr. Kira Mauseth, noted Seattle University professor, practicing clinical psychologist, and co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health will talk about ways to cope with life events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, how to help heal ourselves, as well as our children and grandchildren. Mauseth will speak after the catered lunch that starts at 11:45 a.m. Event will be held at Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S Harbor Loop Drive. Get your tickets early as space is limited. Please visit bellinghamcityclub.org for more information.

Oct. 27 Peace Builder Awards From 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27 is the 20th annual Peace Builder Awards gala at Four Points by Sheraton, 714 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham. Award winners whose work in the areas of social justice, education, reconciliation and collaboration

have made Whatcom County a more just and peaceful place to live. Nominations for 2023 Peace Builders are open at whatcomdrc.org/nominate. Since 2003, the Peace Builder Awards have spotlighted more than 150 individuals and organizations whose acts of community-building have strengthened our neighborhoods, schools and Whatcom County at large. For more information, visit https://fb.me/e/4iVpJHye9.

Oct. 28 Sherman Andrus in concert Sherman Andrus, formerly of the Imperials and Andrus Blackwood and Company, in concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at First Reformed Church, 610 Grover St., Lynden. Also appearing, Burt DeGroot, Bill (Roy) DeGroot and Scott Struiksma. Proceeds to benefit Engedi Refuge.

Oct. 29 Rattle Dem Bones Halloween Bike Ride & Costume Contest Round up the little goblins (or maybe your ghoulfriends) and join us for Rattle Dem Bones - a group bike ride for people of all ages and abilities, followed by a spooktacular Halloween party in boo-ti-ful Gig Harbor. Information and registration at gigharborfoundation. org/rattle-dem-bone.

Oct. 30 Showing of silent film Phantom of the Opera Oct. 30 from 7-9 p.m., watch the silent film Phantom of the Opera at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St., Bellingham. Guest organist John Schwandt provides live accompaniment for a screening of the 1925 classic, a masterpiece of silent film. Families especially welcome at this spooky (but not too

spooky) event showcasing the theatrical side of the church’s 100-yearold organ. Tickets are $25 ($15 for students at the door). Email music@ stpaulsbellingham.org for more information. Visit https://www.eventbrite. com for tickets.

Oct. 31 Free Community Performance of Thriller At 7 p.m., come to Kulshan Trackside, 298 W. Laurel St., Bellingham, on Halloween to see the zombies of Thrillingham rise again in a free, all-ages event with other special guests and our own MJ dancer. There will be a DJ, dancing and fun as costumed performers do the Thriller dance down by the waterfront. Earlier, the kids can Trick-orTreat at the container village around Trackside, then the whole family can stay to be thrilled at Thrillingham. This event is possible because of assistance from the Port of Bellingham, Kulshan Trackside, & Unique Technique Dance Studio.

Oct. 31 The Great Lynden Trick or Dutch Treat The Great Lynden Trick or Dutch Treat takes place citywide in Lynden on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 2-5 p.m. Bring your little boos and ghouls, ages 13 and younger, please, around town to get some scary good treats from your participating local Lynden Chamber of Commerce members. Keep your one good pirate-eye out for the pumpkinorange cones in front of participating Lynden Chamber of Commerce member businesses at Fairway Center, Lynden Towne Plaza, downtown Lynden and other locations around town.

Rescued: Volunteers give rabbits a second chance in life Continued from A1

Volunteering Nicole Whipple first discovered Bunanza when she was going to adopt a rabbit herself. Intrigued by the process of caring for the rabbits and preparing them to be adopted, she inquired about volunteering. She adopted two bunnies at the time and now has nine. As a volunteer, she is also a board member who helps with cleaning the barn, taking bunnies to the vet and picking up bunnies from other counties.

She’s seen couples, families with kids and single people all adopt rabbits from Bunanza, and she’s more than happy to provide resources to those interested in giving a rabbit a home. Whipple said she used something as simple as YouTube to research how to care for these pets when she began, and she’s not someone who will return a rabbit if they disappoint; they stay with her forever.

A tip of advice she gives people considering adoption is to know where there is a local veterinarian available who can treat rabbits since they are considered exotic pets and not all places will take them. Other bits of information include knowing how much time you will dedicate to spending time with them, how

much space is available for them and how prepared you are to take care of this kind of pet and know what to do when it’s in distress.

Whipple said if someone can no longer care for a rabbit, Bunanza and the Whatcom Humane Society are willing to take them in.

An eye-opening experience Another volunteer is Bonnie Schultz-Lorentzen who also serves as vice president on the board for Bunanza. She has been involved with the rabbit rescue group for about three years and has adopted two bunnies from the center.

She’s also a foster parent to three of the 33 rabbits rescued. At first, she said she’s always loved bunnies but did not know what was required to care for them. But by volunteering, she said the experience has been eye-opening.

“It’s a really important job to me. I love doing it,” she said. “There’s not a lot of space [in the shed], so I’m happy to keep them at home until there’s interest or more space opens at Bunanza, and they can go inside.”

Her mother lives in Canada, and she resides in Bellingham, so every Monday they both commute to Lynden and spend time together cleaning the barn and tending to each rabbit.

Her full-time occupation is

in the nonprofit sector, specifically as the Teen Court manager for Northwest Youth Services. So from her experiences working with humans as part of her work and tending to rabbits on the side, she believes the connection between the two creations is inseparable.

“When I work whether it’s with bunnies, dogs, people, I’m reminded over and over again of how little difference there is between us,” she said. “We all need shelter. We all need food. … We all desire safety, love and companionship, and there’s no difference between people and animals.”

She prides Olson and the other volunteers on the work they do to give rabbits a second chance in life.

One suggestion she has for folks wanting to adopt a rabbit is to make sure they take time to get it spayed and neutered as to avoid overpopulation.

“The sanctuaries and rescues across the nation cannot keep up with the demand for rescues to take in these animals. It’s not fair, and people can actually help. If you look at the Whatcom Humane Society, you can see they’re having to euthanize animals because there are just too many,” she said. “I really stress and hope that people spay and neuter their pets so we don’t have to turn people away because Eliza-

beth turns people away.

She can’t take all the bunnies. It’s not possible. The need is so high. Without Elizabeth and Bunanza and without other agencies, there’s no place for these animals to go.”

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Bunanza Rabbit Rescue Ranch and Adoption Center is at 9837 Guide Meridian Road in Lynden and open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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No fight, no win Editor, All taxation is regressive taxation, the greatest burden, proportionately, falling upon those least able to bear it. Property taxes are the most egregious of all. Whatcom County Assessors blame the state for pushing them into raising our valuations into the stratosphere.

Washington state has increased spending about 10% a year for the past seven or eight years.

Recent sales of new and high-end construction has skewed the metrics for us all, fueled by refugees from crime-ridden areas who have sold out for big bucks, forcing up the costs of living so that those who have spent their lives producing wealth for Whatcom County can hardly live here anymore, while our children and grandchildren are being forced out.

Everyone whose property values have dramatically been increased should take advantage of the right to appeal through the Board of Equalization, a volunteer citizens’ group that is tasked with bringing a little accountability to one government entity.

Would we had citizen oversight of every tax levied in the state. We need no discussion about everyone doing their fair share for the common good. Quocker-Wodger political hacks have blathered on for decades about affordable housing, yet the ranks of the homeless in their Insleevilles, along with the grafters, only increase, and on and on ...

I bought my first property here in 1972.

We have owned properties and lived in three school districts. Purchased our home where we now live in 1991. The first time we were compelled to appeal an assessment was 2006.

This is now our seventh appeal. We have won five of the previous six. No one likes to fight with their government. That’s what they’re counting on, but nobody knows your property like you do.

If you do not fight, you will not win.

Mark Aamot Custer

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GUEST OPINION

Fentanyl overdose is preventable with education addictions and October marks National lives lost.

Substance Use Prevention Since the 1990s, Month, which makes this the opioid epian ideal time to ramp up demic has gone in overdose prevention meswaves, beginning saging and save lives. with prescription Amid the ongoing opioid pain medication, epidemic, synthetic opioids then into a resurlike fentanyl have become gence of heroin, the leading cause of overand now illicitly dose death in the United manufactured States. synthetic opioids.

Local drug education Synthetic opioids campaigns and organizers Jody Boulay like fentanyl have in Washington state, along been driving a drawith reliable information matic spike in overdose deaths. about opioids, play a crucial role.

Over the past 15 years, more than With the correct information, fentanyl 17,000 people have died in Washingoverdose is preventable, and lives are ton from a drug overdose. Approxisaved. mately 68% of those deaths involved There is some critical messaging an opioid. Since 2019, the number of that should be part of every campaign opioid-related deaths in the state has and effort taken to reach as many doubled. people as possible.

There is some overdose prevention Most people know it began with messaging that should be on repeat overprescribing prescription pain and part of every campaign, reaching medications like OxyContin. Marketevery community. ing campaigns advertised it as safe For instance, fentanyl is increasand effective, resulting in countless

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Fluoride: Whether or not you want it?

3,000 products on We don’t really need to Amazon that have argue about whether or not fluoride in them, fluoride is good or bad for or are fluoride free. people. The bottom line Unlike those first question should be, “Does days when fluoride the government have the was put in public right to medicate everywater systems, body in town whether the people now have people want it or not?” numerous choices, In our case, the govthe products are ernment is seven council inexpensive, and members who make the they have two day decision that affects over delivery. Or just 16,000 citizens of Lynden. buy the products at Adding fluoride to our the grocery store. city water supply essentially Mary Lou Childs At the last counmandates that people will cil meeting, a dentist came from Ferningest fluoride when drinking city dale to make a citizen comment to the water.

Lynden City Council to tell how he Research in the 70 years since the gave his children fluoride after the city 1950s has revealed serious health concerns about people ingesting fluo- quit putting it in their water supply. I ride into their body to treat their teeth. am sure he was trying to tell how safe fluoride was, so he gave it to his own Knowing there are possible risks to kids. Instead, he made my point that if our general health, fluoride should people want to use fluoride when it is not be added to our drinking water. not added to the city’s water, it is easBack in the 1950s, at about the ily available and very inexpensive. same time that fluoride first started Unfortunately for the people in being added to city drinking water Lynden who do not want to drink across America, the very first toothfluoride, we have no choice unless we paste with fluoride in it, Crest, was purchase an expensive reverse osmomarketed. Now there are more than

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ingly found in counterfeit prescription pain medication and looks almost identical to the real thing. These pills are commonly sold on social media platforms. Drug dealers use code words and emojis to advertise.

Fentanyl is also found in heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other illicit drugs. Mixing drugs always increases the chances of a fatal overdose, especially if one of those drugs contains fentanyl.

Naloxone saves lives and is available in all 50 states. It is given as a nasal spray and can reverse an opioid overdose. Finally, people in treatment and recovery need support to reduce the stigma attached to addiction and drug use. Showing compassion for drug users and offering support during treatment and recovery reduces stigma.

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sis machine to remove the fluoride, or install an expensive water filter system to filter out the fluoride, or buy bottled water without fluoride in it.

In Western Washington almost everybody is low in Vitamin D. Should that be added to the city water supply, too? But then you might say that those people who want to take Vitamin D should buy their own supplements instead of medicating all 16,000 of us. Vitamin D is widely available and inexpensive and the same is true of fluoride.

People who want fluoride should buy it themselves as a supplement.

Lynden is the only city in Whatcom County that puts fluoride in its water.

Many of us don’t want it in our bodies.

Also, how much does it cost us taxpayers to pay for this fluoride?

And how much could the city save in 10 years by not putting this into our water?

The taxpayers’ money would be better spent on things that are a clear benefit to all of us.

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OBITUARIES Gretta Louise Bouwman Gretta Louise Bouwman, age 75, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Lakeside Gardens Adult Family Home in Lynden.

Gretta was born Jan. 5, 1948, to Dick and Sadie (Stremler) Bouwman in Bellingham. She attended Lynden Christian Schools, graduating in 1966 from Lynden Christian High School.

After graduation, Gretta moved to Portland Oregon where she attended Good Samaritan Hospital School of

Nursing earning her registered nursing degree. She stayed on at the school working in the neurology unit or in neurology clinics for the next 46 years.

Gretta moved to Houston, Texas for a short time furthering her education in the neurology field. Then back to Portland.

Gretta attended Oak Hills Christian Reformed Church in Beaverton, OR and developed many wonderful and long lasting friendships.

Gretta used her vacation time to go on several medical mission trips to Honduras.

One of the times she stopped in Costa Rica to visit her friend Avy, who was a missionary there.

On Sept. 21, 2000, Gretta donated a kidney to her best friend from nursing school, Jeri Remillard. Jeri and the kidney survive her.

In 2012, Gretta was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease, and she retired from nursing shortly after. As the disease progressed, the family moved

her to Lynden in 2016 where she lived at Meadow Greens Senior Living for two years. She moved to Lakeside Gardens in 2018 where she became part of the family for the next five years.

Gretta is preceded in death by her parents Dick and Sadie Bouwman, brothers Frank (Jackie), Sidney, and John; sister Bernice Mouw, and brothers-in-law Don Fox and Bill Hayes.

She is survived by sisters Louise Fox of Anacortes, and Grace Hayes of Lynden; brothers Richard and Katie Bouwman of Everson, and Douglas and Di-

ane Bouwman of Bellingham; sister-in-law Doris Bouwman of Lynden; 28 nieces and nephews, and many many more family and friends in Lynden and in Portland, Oregon.

Visitation will be on Sunday, Oct 29, from 2-4 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. The graveside committal will be Monday, Oct. 30 at 10:15 a.m. at Monumenta Cemetery, Lynden, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at Third Christian Reformed Church, Lynden.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home.

Robert Unruh Robert Unruh entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Born Aug. 24, 1936 in Enid, Oklahoma, Robert lived his life from age 6 in Whatcom County, graduating from Ferndale High School in 1954.

Many people will remember Dad as “Bob the Barber,” as he owned and operated a local barber shop in

downtown Ferndale for many years. From high school sweethearts, Robert and Claudia enjoyed 67 years of marriage, produced three sons, Bob, Jim (Leanne) and Ron (Heidi), enjoyed nine grandchildren and 16

great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Laura Unruh and brother, Clarence, Jr., and sisters Ruth Androse and Barbara Gienger.

Dad loved to travel with Mom – enjoying a motor home phase, winters in Arizona and numerous overseas excursions. He stayed active with racquetball, an

occasional golf game and became a pickleball addict later in life … even building a court at the family farm.

He also had a passion for music his entire life - especially quartets singing old gospel hymns, attending many concerts, even travelling to Branson, Missouri many times.

Those who know Dad watched him live his life

of faith every day. His relationship with Jesus was of utmost importance … hearing him pray was almost like being in church.

He will be remembered fondly by the many friends he had for his quick smile and laugh, sharp wit, loyalty, generosity, wisdom and work ethic.

A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 27 at Enterprise Cemetery 7041 Vista Drive, Ferndale. At 11:30 a.m., a celebration of life service will be held at Cornerstone Community Church, 5732 Olson Road, Ferndale, followed by a reception.

The family suggests that charitable contributions in Dad’s name be made to the Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham.

Dalene Renee (Price) Bley Dalene Renee (Price) Bley passed away Oct. 6 after a short but brave battle with cancer. She was born in Bellingham on April 17, 1957 to Geraldine Felkey (Price-Mironoff ) and Dale Price of Lynden.

The youngest of four children and the only girl, she grew up an avid

sports fan and loved the outdoors.

She spent her life selflessly caring for those she loved and always made time with family a priority. She was hardworking, intelligent, beautiful and had a smile that could easily light up any room. In her later years she loved taking her grandkids on adventures and

Alys Marie Cameron Alys Marie Cameron, our much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away in the early morning hours of Oct. 9.

She was born on May 28, 1930. A light placed among the stars to brighten them.

So when we look at the night sky we will always remember her.

As per Alys’ request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.

Please visit Jerns Funeral Home and Cremation Services website to light a candle, leave a condolence for the family, or share a story.

Sallie Curry Sallie Curry passed away in her home Saturday, Aug. 12. Sallie was born July 22, 1954. The youngest of five children to John Curry Sr. and Ortha K. (Gilchrist) Curry of Lummi Island.

Sallie lived her whole life farming the beautiful west side of Lummi Island in the family home and next door when she married Dale Granger in 2007.

An indispensable helper to her dad and Dale, Dale once told a friend that Sallie “was the only operator that would actually grease the thing twice a day” when she operated his large equipment with

the brush hog attachment. She fished with her dad, cut, split and sold firewood.

In her young adulthood, Sallie was in a small plane crash on the island that left her in lifelong chronic pain; she never flew again.

Sallie had a lifelong love of horses and took all the nieces and nephews riding. She loved games and always tried to teach them pinochle.

Sallie was preceded in death by her father John, mother Ortha, and husband Dale Granger.

She is survived by all four siblings: John Curry Jr. (Barbara), Clyde Curry (Jean), Margaret Curry, Pat Shetler, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Lynden Tribune, Ferndale Record want your military service stories, photographs WHATCOM — We at the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers are making plans for our annual Veterans Day special section. The past two years we have received several stories from you, Whatcom County men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces.

So we are asking you again this year to submit a short story of your service, and a photograph, to bill@lyndentribune. com by Thursday, Oct. 26. Please limit your story to no more than 300 words. With your story, please also include the veteran’s full name, city of residence, dates of service in the U.S. military, branch of service, military rank, medals and commendations.

Please also include your contact information just in case we have any questions.

For more information, email Bill Helm at bill@lyndentribune.com. This special Veterans Day section will be published Nov. 1 in observance of Veterans Day.

Watch recordings of LWV of Bellingham/ Whatcom County’s candidate forums The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County has completed 13 election forums that covered a number of different city and county races, school boards, as well as the sheriff’s race and the jail proposition. Not sure who to vote for?

View the recordings at https://lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org.

To view questions timestamps on available forums, start the video then click on

“YouTube” to view it on YouTube. In the gray box below the video, click on the word “More...”. Click on the time stamp next to the question of interest to start the video at that point.

The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County thanks the volunteers who organized and conducted the 2023 forums.

Ballots must be in a drop box or postmarked (not just deposited in a mailbox) by 8 p.m. Nov. 7 to be counted.

Ballots and voter pamphlets are arriving in your mailboxes. Be an educated voter and watch the election forum recordings.

watching them play sports. She was their biggest fan. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Dalene is survived by her husband William Bley, her daughter Lindsay (Tom), her stepsons Beau (Meg) and Jack (Nichole), her grandchildren Levi, Emily, Kennedy, Quinn and

Emma, her brothers Mike, Chuck and Jeff (and their spouses) as well as a brother-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Rotary building in Lynden. All are welcome.

Gary R. Morgan Gary R. Morgan, age 86, of Everson, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28 in Bellingham.

A celebration of his life was held Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Laurel Grange, Lynden.

To view a more complete obituary and share thoughts and memories please visit the website for Sig’s Funeral Services.

The family plans to host a memorial at the Lummi Island grange hall Saturday, Dec. 2 at 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please be kind to someone who is lonely.

2023 Official Program

The Ferndale Record is pleased to have been

selected to publish the “official” program for the

2023 Heritage Society’s Olde Fashioned Christmas in Pioneer Park.

The program will be conveniently sized and will be inserted into the Ferndale Record November 22, 2023, and also distributed at the Olde Fashioned Christmas. It will be filled with Christmas recipes, holiday traditions, event information, and much more.

Lynden Municipal Court reports LYNDEN — Lynden Municipal Court was held Oct. 18, with Terrance G. Lewis presiding as judge. The following were found guilty: • Avery Allen Lutton, 23, of Lynden, firstdegree negligent driving. Fined $1,775 and sentenced to one day in jail.

• Roberto Orosco Ayon, 24, of Bellingham, driving under the influence. Fined $2,791 and sentenced to one day in jail.

• Damien Joseph Parris, 21, of Lynden, third-degree driving with license suspended. Fined $250.

Lynden Municipal Court was held Oct. 4, with Terrance G. Lewis presiding as judge. The following were found guilty: • Josue I. Dominguez-Gonzalez, 21, of Lynden, third-degree driving with license suspended (case from 2022). Fined $393.

• Josue I. Dominguez-Gonzalez, 21, of Lynden, third-degree driving with license suspended. Fined $293.

• Cody Nicholas Birdsey, 33, of Lynden, driving under the influence (case from 2022). Fined $3,946 and sentenced to seven days in jail.

• Juan Hernandez, 29, of Bellingham, fourth-degree assault. Fined $2,100 and sentenced to 14 days in jail.

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Editor’s note: This week, the Ferndale Record is publishing candidate responses to three questions for the following contested elections: Whatcom County Executive, County Council Districts No. 4, No. 5 and At-Large B, County Sheriff, Ferndale Mayor, Ferndale City Council Pos. 1 and Pos. 4, and Ferndale School Board Pos. 1, Pos. 2 and Pos. 3. Candidates were limited to 150 words for each response. Candidates not seen here either did not respond to the questions or did not follow directions regarding the 150-word limit. The Record will not publish candidate information for uncontested races. For information regarding uncontested elections, visit https://www.whatcomcounty.us.

The following are the two candidates for Whatcom County Executive: Dan Purdy City you live in: Lynden Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: I am running for county executive to bring balanced and effective solutions to the challenges facing Whatcom County. The reason I stepped up to run for this office is simple: family, both for mine and yours.

I believe that my proven track record of effective leadership and responsible financial management uniquely qualifies me to serve as your next Whatcom County executive.

I’m approaching this campaign as a CEO job interview. Your input is valuable to me, and I will actively listen, ask openended questions, and consider your perspectives in order to find the most effective solutions to Whatcom’s challenges.

Together, we can lead our community towards greater economic prosperity and ensure a safer and more vibrant County.

Q: What are the primary issues facing Whatcom County?

A: The primary issues facing Whatcom County revolve around the core principles that my campaign is centered on: Public safety, Accountability and fiscal responsibility, Cost of living, and Environmental stewardship.

By setting the PACE, we can address these challenges head-on and create a better future for our community. Our county is experiencing unprecedented challenges to public safety. We cannot be soft on crime or fail to enforce the rule of law,

upon which our communities, businesses, and livelihoods are based.

I will help bring comprehensive solutions to our housing crisis. When elected, I will work with our county departments and County Council to streamline the permitting process, improve our zoning laws, and create a strong partnership between the County and our small cities. We must balance growth and protect our farm land.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: As your county executive, I’m eager to apply my decades of business experience to a burgeoning government. I will continue to support law enforcement, fire fighters, and first responders in their present roles and establish a significant emergency management services fund, in proactive preparation for natural disasters.

Rather than the typical tax-and-spend approach to funding programs, I’ll focus on efficient use of taxpayer dollars through fiscal discipline, waste reduction, performance measurement, and cost avoidance.

Since it is the role of the executive to attract new businesses and industries to further develop our economy, I will prioritize making Whatcom a county where businesses flourish.

By developing our economy and creating good jobs, we can equip families to live and thrive in Whatcom. By striking true equanimity between growth and preservation, and protecting taxpayers from overregulation, we will safeguard our environment and agricultural legacy.

Satpal Sidhu City you live in: Vicinity of City of Lynden Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your County Executive for the past four years.

In my first term, I faced the unprecedented challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 Super Bowl flood, a serious train derailment and then ever more devastating floods in 2021—the costliest natural disaster in the history of Whatcom County.

Through these challenges, I guided the County Administration with balanced and steady leadership.

I presented two balanced budgets with no layoffs and did not pass any vaccination mandates for County employees.

As I often emphasize, we have more in common than what divides us, and working together we can achieve great things.

I will work to build the new jail, bring all parties together to achieve water security for fish habitat and preserve 100K acres of Ag lands. I am seeking your vote and support for my re-election.

Q: What are the primary issues facing Whatcom County? And my solutions: A: There are several issues facing Whatcom County. Let me address these following issues as my priority: Housing Crisis: We are adding a new Ferndale in less than four years, and it is likely to continue. We must offer practical

solutions to increase supply of all kinds of housing including low income housing.

I am proposing revisions to land use and zoning code to make land available for housing, site-specific rule changes and establishing a wetland bank.

Water Crisis: Water distribution is an existential issue. I have said many times, we have trust deficit, not water deficit.

No politician in past 50 years at local or state level has taken up the water issue. Since 2020, I have worked tirelessly with Lummi and Nooksack tribal governments, AG water Board, Government Caucus (BHM, PUD, All Cities), environmental groups and the well owners to achieve water security for all. I listened to them and persuaded them to re-start the collaborative dialogue.

Preserve 100,000 Acres of prime agricultural land: I am committed to preserve 100K acres of Ag lands.

This commitment is integral part of future adjudication talks along with enhancing salmon habitat. I am sure we can achieve both simultaneously.

Public safety: During the countywide listening tour in 2019, I learned, our residents want new jail with a theme treatment over incarceration.

The current compromise ordinance passed by Council to build a new jail large enough to ensure public safety, while spending substantially funds to enhance the treatment options, new facilities and professional services for metal/behavioral health inside and outside the jail.

The following are the two candidates for Whatcom County Council District No. 4: Kathy Kershner City you live in: Lynden Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: I’m seeking re-election to continue providing you with smart, effective, accountable and fiscally responsible representation in your local government.

I’m a retired officer having served 22 years in the US Navy developing leadership skills, problem solving skills and a strong work ethic.

I have run my own business since 2004 ensuring people with developmental disabilities get the services they need. I’m inspired every day by the acts of kindness, grace, and strength seen across our community. These are the enduring hometown values at the heart of Whatcom County.

I’m a dedicated public servant who honors these values and fights for you. My priorities are simple: to put you first and solve our problems.

This means being a leader who listens to all points of view, understands the complexities of the issues before me, represents you, and doesn’t waste your time or money.

Q: What are the primary issues facing Whatcom County?

A: We need a new jail. I am proud of the work I have done on the county council to bring a reasonable, cost-effective proposal to the voters to help us build a new jail and provide an array of services that we currently cannot offer due to insufficient space and abominable conditions in the current jail.

The cost of living is becoming more and more difficult, especially for young families with children. It is affecting our ability to do business. Our businesses can’t find and hire employees because we don’t have enough housing and it is too expensive. In addition, families with young children cannot find and afford childcare to go to work.

Finally, we must support law enforcement and put in place policies to stop the deadly drug fentanyl from entering our community and taking the lives of our loved ones.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: I have found it is important to work together to get the best outcomes and I strive to develop relationships with all interested parties and hear from different perspectives before making a final decision. I have made it a priority to work with the other council members and administration to ensure conservative values are considered and thoughtfully adopted into our work.

I am working on the YES – Safe Jail, Healthy Outcomes committee to educate voters about the reasons it is cost effective to replace our jail.

I also am a member of the Aging Well Whatcom committee because I want to ensure we all have the resources we need as we age, such as housing and services.

I am a thoughtful, hardworking, honest representative from the heart of the county, serving District 4, which includes all who live in the City of Lynden and the farmlands of Whatcom County.

Mark Stremler City you live in: Laurel Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: There is a lot at stake for all of us in Whatcom County and I couldn’t sit back any longer and watch the heritage of District 4 slowly erode.

As a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, I’ve witnessed the challenges we face, including the unwarranted 25% rise in our property taxes resulting most recently from Proposition 5.

In my experience as a contractor, County employee, and farmer, I’ve witnessed the challenges we face with government-imposed costs at every turn.

Growing up on a fourth-generation farm in Lynden, I understand the unique challenges of agriculture and water rights.

I am devoted to re-establishing the conservative values that have made North County so prosperous. I believe District 4 deserves a representative who will protect your values and interests - not the interests from outside the community.

I’m running to be your reliably conservative voice on the County Council.

Q: What are the primary issues facing Whatcom County?

A: Two primary issues facing Whatcom County are affordability and public safety.

Our affordability crisis is impacting all of us and making it tough for our families, businesses, and farms to thrive.

Our county government shouldn’t be adding unnecessary tax burdens, again, like Proposition 5, especially when we urgently

need a new jail. Our housing shortage is placing the greatest strain on those who can least afford it. I will work tirelessly to advocate for policies that promote economic growth, reduce unnecessary regulations, and attract businesses that provide stable, well-paying jobs.

We also need to address public safety. Whatcom needs a responsibly-built jail that meets our needs and has the services and space we need. This has been kicked down the road long enough and needs to be dealt with. Public safety is not something to be compromised.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: As your representative on the County Council, I will make decisions guided by the values I learned growing up in District 4 - integrity, common sense, and hard work.

I will carefully oppose unnecessary new taxes, vote for responsible use of the taxes already in place, and advocate for smarter zoning laws.

By streamlining building codes and using our developable land wisely, we can create an environment where current and future housing is not defined by unnecessary overregulation but by common sense.

I’m committed to addressing our public safety crisis by supporting the sheriff’s office, encouraging comprehensive solutions to public safety, and advocating for a comprehensive jail plan that plans for our future, not just our current needs.

If the initiative for the new jail passes on the November ballot, I will encourage responsible, accountable spending of tax dollars to ensure voters get what they paid for.

The following are the two candidates for Whatcom County Council District No. 5: Ben Elenbaas City you live in: Ferndale Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: It’s been an honor to have represented you over the last 4 years.

I’m running for re-election because there is still more work to be done. Far too many people are being marginalized by a council majority that seems to only serve their own interests. Bellingham-centric solutions don’t serve you.

Throwing more and more of your tax dollars at a problem rarely results in a better outcome. Budgets continue to grow

while the very people we serve face a growing crisis of unaffordability.

I know the concerns of District 5. I grew up on a farm. I work at an oil refinery. I live in a rural area.

I help produce the things people need every day. It is these experiences that help me bring a balanced voice to the county council.

Q: What are the primary issues facing Whatcom County?

A: Public safety, drug use and the fentanyl crisis, homelessness, jobs and affordability are the primary issues facing the people in Whatcom County.

See Elenbaas on A9

Jackie Dexter City you live in: Blaine Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: Once I began developing my seaweed/ shellfish business, I found the permitting process extremely difficult and not supportive of innovative, sustainable small businesses. Permitting processes are lengthy, costly, and never a guarantee of approval.

As I dug deeper, I found many societal issues affecting us on the local level and thought I could make real changes happen.

As a volunteer in the community

throughout many different organizations, I felt it was time to fully commit to the community and stepping up to run for county council was the answer.

My top priorities are 1) supporting more economic growth, especially in sustainable industries; 2) supporting working families with affordable housing, advocating for pre-K programs (like ECAAP/Head Start), affordable and available childcare, and providing internet for everyone; and 3) to support our indigenous tribes.

Q: What are the primary issues facing See Dexter on A9

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The following are the two candidates for Whatcom County Council District At-Large Pos. B: Hannah Ordos City you live in: Sumas Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: For more than two years, I have attended every Whatcom County council meeting, including most committee meetings and town halls. I have visited our jail, rode along with law enforcement, attended town halls regarding public safety and participated in events regarding our fentanyl crisis. I have also observed the challenges and missed opportunities of our county council but I also see what can be fixed if we can move past partisan politics. My leadership experience, com-

Jon Scanlon City you live in: Bellingham Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: The best solutions are local. While my career has been in diplomacy and public policy working towards solutions for people in need around the world, my passion is here in Whatcom County: water, salmon, farming, behavioral health and affordability of housing, childcare and healthcare.

Too many people struggle to afford living in Whatcom County and I want to work with the community to fix that.

When our county government asks voters to trust them with our money — wheth-

munity engagement, knowledge of the council and almost five decades of living in Bellingham and north Whatcom County have made me uniquely qualified to help our community navigate the challenges we face.

I know this community; I care about this community and want to serve this community. I am running for Whatcom County Council at-large, to represent you.

Q: What are the primary issues facing Whatcom County?

A: The issues are complex and unfortunately the solutions are not simple. Public Safety is a multifaceted issue that relates to many of the concerns community members have. Key areas include our fentanyl er for a new jail, childcare, or mental health treatment— those dollars better be spent as intended.

As your next County Council member, I’ll ensure transparency and accountability. I bring a track record of paying attention to details and negotiating in tough situations. I’m asking for your vote.

Q: What are the primary issues facing Whatcom County?

A: The top issue for my campaign is affordability and access to childcare, healthcare, and housing. Whatcom County voters approved a new affordable childcare initiative in 2022.

If elected, I’ll advocate for taxpayer dollars to go to their intended purposes.

crisis and the impact that it has on our youth and homeless population, the need for an appropriate jail facility, along with staffing and sufficient resources to expand our current diversion programs, and the inability to meet the infrastructure needs of our increased demand for behavioral and substance abuse services.

Creating affordable housing and developing a strong economy has also been an increasing concern for some time. It is also important to note that a barrier that can be quickly overcome is setting aside partisan politics and having a council that is working together with community members, public and private partners to keep everyone engaged, informed, and actively focused on creating real solutions.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: Whatcom County has been my home A study projects that Whatcom County needs 35,000 new housing units by 2044.

I will advocate for a comprehensive approach that includes density in cities, tenants’ rights, permitting reform, tiny home villages, repurposing existing county funds for affordable housing, and new local, state, and federal revenue for affordable housing.

The healthcare marketplace is failing our County. Small cities have lost their local access to care, many people travel long distances for specialty care, and our only hospital is cutting services.

I would like to begin with a survey of Whatcom County healthcare needs, identify gaps in services, and work with the community to design a plan to fill the gaps.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: I am running to represent all of Whatcom County in the At-Large position.

for almost five decades. When I think of the issues, we are navigating through in our communities I see the faces of my family, friends and neighbors. I will intentionally look for solutions through each of their lenses whether their home is Bellingham, Maple Falls or Point Roberts.

There are no easy simple answers to the challenges we face and it is important that we acknowledge the needs of different communities when we are working to create effective solutions. I am committed to working with all partners, community, council, staff and both public and private agencies, to find the best options for achieving improved outcomes in the priorities listed above.

Once elected, I intend for public service to be my full-time job. It is important to me that the people of Whatcom County trust that their county council is working hard for them.

I will balance the needs of the community by being active, by listening and by reaching out.

I’ve spent my career building broad coalitions in support of policy change and I will bring that experience to County Council.

I believe that government ought to be more inclusive and should respond to the demands and needs of residents. I think that Whatcom County government can be more transparent, more inclusive and can conduct more outreach.

County boards, commissions and departments should be given the tools and training necessary to assess and address barriers to participation, County advisory committees can make policy changes to bring in voices that are not often heard.

I plan to be active in the community, and if elected, I plan to hold office hours in county libraries and community centers to hear from residents.

The following are the two candidates for Whatcom County Sheriff: Doug Chadwick City of residence: Bellingham Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: I am running for sheriff because I believe in keeping Whatcom County a safe place to live, work and play. As a lifelong resident, the current undersheriff and a 29-year veteran of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, I have acquired extensive knowledge and experience to seamlessly transition and lead the agency through these challenging times and prioritize public safety throughout Whatcom County.

I know the heart and soul of Whatcom County. I graduated from Mount Baker

Donnell Tanksley City of residence: Custer Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: Growing up in the St. Louis area, I was exposed to community members from all walks of life. At the age of 19, while living in Ferguson, Missouri, I encountered a group of unjust police officers who spiked my interest in law enforcement.

That encounter inspired me to look for a right and just way to serve all people as a police officer, with respect, compassion, humility and dignity. I have served as an officer in communities of all types: large and small, rural and urban, and in a variety of roles.

I believe the breadth and depth of my experience has prepared me to lead in

High School and Western Washington University. As a community member, I have watched our county grow and change. As a youth coach and educator, I have focused on developing and teaching the future leaders of tomorrow.

I am invested in making our community better and committed to keeping it a safe place for future generations. I humbly ask for your vote and would be honored to serve as your next sheriff.

Q: What are the primary issues facing Whatcom County?

A: We desperately need an appropriately sized, safe and humane jail to hold those that commit crimes accountable. The current main jail is deteriorating, and the lack of space and inability to hold suspects ac-

our fast-growing and changing community. As Whatcom County’s next sheriff, I’ll improve public trust and accountability.

I’ve led law enforcement agencies and worked my way up the ranks as a trusted leader.

Your safety is my number one priority.

Q: What are the primary issues facing Whatcom County?

A: I believe the top issues facing Whatcom County are building a safe, modern community justice center, reducing homelessness with compassion, and expanding treatment options for drug and alcohol abuse, and mental health disorders.

I believe we do need a new jail and we need to fully invest in the proven programs

countable interferes with the administration of justice and has a direct impact on public safety. The current staffing levels in the jail negatively impact officer safety and employee turnover.

We are in the midst of a drug epidemic that is the root cause of crime and unprecedented overdose deaths. We must aggressively address the drug problem before we can effectively address other social issues such as homelessness and mental health disorders.

Our communities are increasingly being impacted by natural disasters. We must continue to learn and develop community resilience in the face of disaster. This will require additional mitigation, planning and coordination with state and federal agencies to help our communities recover more quickly.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: Together we will build a modern

that make our community safer, such as in-patient treatment, housing and reentry.

We need to divert where appropriate while maintaining public safety and quality of life.

We must also hold criminals accountable, to get dangerous drugs like fentanyl off of our streets.

The sheriff has a large part to play in breaking cycles of incarceration that can very often lead to homelessness. By expanding reentry support, and services for those incarcerated, we can make sure people have the resources they need to find stable housing. The sheriff can also advocate for alternatives to harmful policies such as sweeps.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: First, the sheriff’s office must work in partnership with other agencies, governmental and non-governmental, to reduce the number of people who are incarcerated.

jail that best meets the needs of corrections staff, offenders and the community.

We also need to recognize the need for in-house behavioral health services to help stabilize those suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. We need to increase staffing to improve officer safety, wellbeing and retention.

• Together we will reduce the amount of fentanyl coming into our community and hold those that profit from addiction accountable. We need to continue to increase efforts that aggressively target those that sell fentanyl that has resulted in a dramatic increase in overdose deaths.

• Together we will enhance resources and improve plans to respond and manage natural disasters and emergency events that impact our communities. The sheriff’s office has increased staffing at Division of Emergency Management and continues to work to improve coordination and communication to best meet the needs of our citizens.

The diversion process includes increased accessibility to affordable housing, healthcare, transportation, employment opportunities and educational opportunities.

We must ensure we have adequate health/dental services to those who are incarcerated and provide literacy assistance support, financial literacy support, housing assistance support, employment support and educational opportunity support prior to leaving any temporary incarceration.

Equally as important, is making sure we have mentors with lived experience to assist released individuals once they are released. We need to offer more opportunities for people to get out of bad situations, and try to prevent crimes before they happen.

I will continue to push that the new jail includes a behavioral health center and also programs to rehabilitate and reintegrate people likely to benefit from those programs.

The following are the two candidates for Ferndale Mayor: Greg Hansen City of residence: Ferndale Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: Ferndale is my hometown. I’m a FHS and WWU graduate. I grew up here and I raised my family here. I love this community. Four years ago, I ran for mayor because I was asked to run by members of the Ferndale community. Individuals I respect tremendously. I am running for a second term because there is still serious work to do.

We need affordable and workforce housing; to improve our roads, water infrastructure and parks; to support our businesses and revitalize our downtown; to fight to ensure that there’s opportunity for everyone - understanding that our diversity is our strength; to deliver the services that people expect of a modern city;

to foster the unique sense of community that Ferndale enjoys; and to elect serious leaders who are willing to do the hard work and make the hard decisions instead of playing partisan politics.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the City of Ferndale?

A: Among the many issues facing Ferndale, the primary focus must be to manage the needs and impacts of growth. Ferndale is one of the fastest growing communities in our region.

The city has made huge investments to manage growth and we must continue to ensure that our water, sewer and streets infrastructure can accommodate both our current needs while anticipating the future needs that growth brings.

We must focus on affordability in FernSee Hansen on A9

Jon Mutchler City of residence: Ferndale Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: Ferndale needs a mayor with experience, passion, integrity, and heart. I’ve served a term as Ferndale’s mayor and three terms on the city council. As a father of seven adult children and five grandchildren who all live in or near Ferndale, I have the proverbial skin in the game and am dedicated to not just a healthy and vibrant Ferndale today, but for our next generations.

As the 35-year pastor of Ferndale Alliance Church, I have dedicated my life to serving and helping Ferndale families and will do the same as mayor.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the City of Ferndale?

A: We moved to Ferndale and Whatcom County in 1980 when life here was affordable. Housing, taxes, and water rates have soared and all-to-often government exasperates the problem with well-meaning, but misguided polices that smack our pocket books.

Diane and I have successfully raised seven children here, who all work and live in or near Ferndale. We have five grandchildren and want a bright and affordable future for them, you and yours, and for the next generation.

Too often I hear from politicians, “It’s just a small tax increase … They won’t notice the fee hike … It’s just a few dollars a month … the price of a latte.”

But like death from a thousand small cuts, it adds up. If elected, I will not raise your property taxes and fight future water See Mutchler on A9

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The following are the two candidates for Ferndale Council 1: Matthew Durkee City of residence: Ferndale No response to questions.

Herb Porter City of residence: Ferndale Question: Why are you running for office?

Answer: I would like to continue serving the residents of Ferndale, representing them as a voice of reason and sound judgement.

Over the last several years, I have worked diligently to find a balanced approach to residential growth, helping to create the right environment for new and existing businesses, while at the same time, implementing sensible environmental practices. I

have been a team builder, with the goal of achieving consensus among all stakeholders involved.

I strongly believe in a common-sense approach to government, together with comprehensive fiscal oversight of tax-payer revenues.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the City of Ferndale?

A: The biggest issue facing the city is our continuing growth.

Many people are choosing to come to Ferndale because of its quality of life, diversity, personal safety,

and affordability. With an increase in population comes a greater demand for infrastructure, public safety, and other types of services.

We recently completed the expansion of our water and sewer treatment plant. We have also added a new deep well to increase our water sources.

The Thornton Road overpass is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. This will help mitigate our increasing traffic flow, especially during peak times, and we are looking into the feasibility of a new civic campus to add additional departmental staff, court services and additional office space.

We have several ongoing street projects, that include new water and sewer lines along with pedestrian sidewalks and other traffic safety features.

Q: What would be your approach to solving those issues?

A: To continue pursuing federal and state grants to help cover most of the costs to these major ongoing capital projects and improvements. With the help of both our current federal and state lobbyists, the city has been able to procure substantial funding to help in the creation of past, present and future projects. We also have an obligation to set aside city funds for what will be foreseen in the future. At the same time, while being aware of the rising cost of construction costs and the rate of inflation, we need to be judicious in the timing of new enterprises, keeping in mind the costs in the short term, as challenging as that may be, as opposed to waiting and making it cost prohibitive down the road.

The following are the two candidates for Ferndale Council 4: McKenna PintoGonzalez

Wyatt Shedd-Stewart

City of residence: Ferndale

Question: Why are you running for office?

Answer: There are three reasons I am seeking city council position 4. Firstly, I want Ferndale not just to be where we live, but our home. We need to ensure our neighborhoods have home options for all ages and good bus service. Ferndale cannot become only for those who can afford a high entry price.

Secondly, I want Ferndale to be a place where people thrive. We need to ensure modern infrastructure, access to parks and recreation and business opportunities are prioritized here as Ferndale continues to grow into the future.

City of residence: Ferndale

Finally, I want to be engaged in working towards solutions with my community. I know firsthand how easy it is to become apathetic and hopeless when considering political issues and our futures.

I also know that getting engaged, caring about the issues, and seeking feasible solutions with our neighbors is how we can tackle and overcome those challenges together.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the City of Ferndale?

A: There are a few key issues and opportunities that Ferndale is

facing now and in the near future.

Affordability is key now, both housing, but also the other increasing costs that come with survival. Our food banks and Ferndale Community Services are seeing dramatically increased use as the pain of COVID-19 and inflation continues to be felt by families.

An opportunity for Ferndale is the construction of a new civic campus to expand the city’s capacity for growth, infrastructure maintenance, and the spaces community services have in the wake of increased need; but balancing the costs of this project will require community solutions in the coming couple years.

Finding the solution between investing in the city’s future, and keeping costs low for our more vulnerable community members will be important than ever this term.

Q: What would be your approach to solving those issues?

A: I will begin by supporting the great work council is already doing.

For the past three months I have been attending every meeting I can to understand the issues, concerns, and needs I will be addressing if elected.

There is a need to ensure remaining ARPA funds following COVID-19 are provided to services, businesses, and community groups toward sustainable growth when the funds expire. I will be transparent with my community on the challenges and problems our council is working on, and how to have the community’s voice heard as we seek solutions. I will commit to listening to my neighbors and those I don’t immediately agree with as we do this work together.

I will also be an advocate for those like myself who are in an earlier life stage and don’t always have involved representatives looking as long into the future as we might need to.

The following are the two candidates for Ferndale School Board Director 1: Kevin Erickson City of residence: Ferndale Question: Why are you running for office?

Answer: I’m seeking reelection because I want to see all students succeed. I believe providing all children with a quality education is critical to their wellbeing and to the future of our society. It is this belief that drives me to serve and directs my decisions while working on the board.

Serving on the board is a privilege and a great responsibility. As parents, we want the best for our kids in all realms including education. That desire for my own kids started my journey onto the school board and motivates me as I strive to ensure that

Beth Perry City of residence: Ferndale Question: Why are you running for office?

Answer: I became interested in the school board in the fall of 2021 when many parents had concerns about their children being back in the classroom.

I attended board meetings, spoke up and saw that board members, month after month, did not want to hear the parents and their concerns.

all students receive an excellent education.

I’m excited to lead our district towards ongoing positive improvements under the direction of our new Superintendent, Dr. Kristi Dominguez. Her energy, transparency and the results of her early leadership within the district have been amazing and very much worthy of continuing.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the Ferndale School District?

A: Academic performance, safety and financial stability are the biggest issues facing Ferndale schools today. The pandemic had a devastating impact on our children’s education and social development. We need to reverse that trend, make up for lost time and help our students to excel. Every

This was not okay with me; the public, the voters, are the ones that the board needs to listen to and the ones who have put them into their positions.

When I realized Kevin Erickson was up for reelection and had never had an opponent, I knew that I needed to give the people of Ferndale a choice in who represents them in the schools.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the Ferndale School District?

A: Ferndale students’ education suf-

student was impacted differently so identifying how to best help each one is critical.

Kids cannot learn and teachers cannot teach if they don’t feel safe. Whether physically or emotionally, our schools need to be safe places where everyone feels like they belong and are welcome.

While many districts have cut programs and/or staff because of budget shortfalls, Ferndale remains financially solid. This is thanks to community support of our levies and bonds and wise financial decisions.

Ongoing fiscal responsibility is critical to meet state-imposed requirements and to continue offering the numerous academic opportunities and educational staffing our students and community rightfully enjoy and expect.

Q: What would be your approach to solving those issues?

A: Working as a team is critical to tackling these issues. One person cannot fix them. I would continue to focus on bring-

fered over the pandemic. Ferndale’s overall OSPI report card was not good before the pandemic, yet since being back in the classroom, test scores have not improved.

Over half of all Ferndale students are below grade level in math, English, and science. This is unacceptable.

Schools need to be a place where parents know their children are safe.

Schools need to be free from outside threats and inside disturbances. Ferndale’s diverse community needs to know that all backgrounds, cultures and faiths are accepted in schools, and that we do not advocate or teach something that contradicts these values.

Q: What would be your approach to solving those issues?

ing together many voices: students, educators, administrators, parents and community members to hear their concerns and develop solutions.

Academically, monitoring results and promoting teaching techniques that work is critical. Success is not just measured by test scores, but objective data needs to be utilized to ensure accountability. We must graduate students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful.

Academic improvement and safety go hand in hand. Collaborating with local law enforcement and making needed facility security upgrades improve physical safety.

Prioritizing counselors and support staff in our hiring helps address mental health needs.

Fiscal stability requires sound financial decisions and listening to our students, staff and community. More staffing/ programs requires more dollars. District wants, however, must be balanced with a respect for our taxpayers’ pocketbooks.

A: We need to work with teachers and ask them what is working and what is not working in the classroom. We must make the necessary changes to help children learn best.

The schools need to focus on core subjects to make sure students have the best start in life.

We need to get Student Resource Officers back in our high school. This not only creates a positive relationship with our teens and a dedicated officer, but it will help with the sky rocketing drug problem in our schools and bullying.

We need to be transparent with families on what is being taught. Families should feel confident that what their children are learning is important to their future in our community.

The following are the two candidates for Ferndale School Board Director 2: Brent Bode City of residence: Ferndale Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: From a young age I have been empowered by the educators who guided me, and this has continued through today as I seek to use my experience in higher education on behalf of my community.

As Ferndale grows and the needs of students and families adjust, I believe my 10-plus years of experience will contribute positively to the board and student outcomes.

I believe serving our community is a responsibility, and I am excited to bring

that sense of dedicated service to the Ferndale School Board.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the Ferndale School Board?

A: Adequate funding to ensure continued growth in key academic areas such as math and English is a key issue facing the board.

Developing budgets that reflect that priority, as well as the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, will be the subject of much work.

Additionally, students are facing a postCOVID-19 mental health crisis which the district can, and should, address with programs and support.

See Bode on A9

Antonio Machado City of residence: Ferndale Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: I am running for this office to participate in the decision making that affects my three children who attend schools in Ferndale. I believe that my professional experience and background is a good addition to the current board.

Since I have spent my work-life in a business setting I understand how high performing organizations are formed and maintained. I want to be an asset for the children in the Ferndale School District.

Ensuring a good education and supporting the teachers with what they need

to help them achieve more. I believe parents should be involved in their children’s progress, development and maturation.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the Ferndale School Board?

A: I strongly believe that our kid’s scores/ knowledge in our school district need to be improved.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: I would like to work with the other board members to understand the curriculum and together find ways to support our teachers and help them be able to give our kids a good, quality education.

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Bode: Candidate for Ferndale School Board Dir. 2: Continued from A8

Finally, growing student absenteeism is an issue that can have lasting impacts on students and the community. Working with administrators on ways to stem this

issue and address underlying concerns is critical to student growth and ensuring a quality education.

Q: What would your approach be to solving those issues?

A: Wanting to respond to those

issues comes with the responsibility of hearing and listening to those who are directly connected to the experiences of working with the district. I plan to take a collaborative approach of hearing from our most important stakeholders.

Approaching these listening sessions comes from an understanding that as a school district, the success of our students comes from them being engaged learners who become active citizens.

As a school board director, I seek

to take our local and state policies and apply them in a way that students, teachers, and families can receive the outcomes they want from their K-12 experience and continue to make the experience in Ferndale Schools worthwhile.

Hansen: Candidate for Ferndale Mayor: Continued from A7

dale and implement ways to encourage affordable, workforce and market-rate housing while balancing the infrastructure needs of growth.

We must also do these things at a cost that Ferndale families can afford.

Economic development

and vitality is important to our community. We need to continue to attract great employers to Ferndale, while also providing opportunities for entrepreneurs to open businesses in our downtown commercial district.

Ferndale’s downtown is beginning to flourish and we need to keep that going.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: Being collaborative, open-minded, humble, and willing to compromise are the keys to meeting the big challenge facing our communities.

A community leader must look past partisan

politics and understand that great ideas come from across the political spectrum. Even more, a community leader must work with the wealth of community partners, bringing together the talents, resources and the effort to make tangible progress on these challenges.

Equally as important, a

leader must trust the experts around them; the engineers, administrators, legislators, City staff, and others who focus their knowledge, skills and passion on our community’s challenges.

Whether we are working on managing growth, economic development, affordability, or any of the other

significant challenges facing all of our communities; a good leader knows how to listen to others, bring together ideas and resources, set aside their ego when necessary, negotiate compromises and strategically plan for our community’s future.

Mutchler: Candidate for Ferndale Mayor Continued from A7

rate increases.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: I would process and approve every decision with four questions: • Will this action benefit the vast majority of Ferndale citizens

and how?

• Is there a better and less expensive way to manage this challenge?

• What are the impacts of this

decision on the average family’s pocketbook, the cost of necessary utilities, and housing?

• Is this a decision that my children and grandchildren will

look back and say, “Good job, dad. You made some tough decisions, but we and all Ferndale are benefiting from them.” Thank you for your vote on Nov. 7.

Dexter: Whatcom County Council District No. 5 Continued from A6

Whatcom County?

A: Whatcom County is currently facing many challenges as its population grows. Some of these challenges include: homelessness, affordable housing, socioeconomic inequalities, drug addiction and drug use in public, water availability and water quality, retention of legacy and old-growth forests, not enough liv-

ing wage jobs, destruction of natural resources with urban growth, and lack of internet for rural communities.

One of my largest concerns is the future availability of water and water quality.

As our population increases, we must be mindful of how much water we are drawing from our resources and how to best conserve it for seasonal droughts.

Q: What would be your approach to re-

solving those issues?

A: With the required 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, we have an opportunity to resolve many of our county’s issues. I will encourage new markets in sustainable industries and advocate for higher-wage jobs for the skilled, educated, and experienced. I will promote hiring local labor for all county projects, especially promoting union labor.

I also encourage a Whatcom County Housing Fund, as per Council Member

Elenbaas: WCC District No. 5 Continued from A6

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: One of the major concerns I hear is that our current council majority continually tries to apply failed

Whatcom

solutions, expecting better results. The problems we are attempting to solve are not getting better in fact they are increasing in severity as we try to apply the same failed solutions over and over.

We have to be bold enough to stop

funneling resources to feel-good projects that never meet stated goals. This is the perspective I bring to the council.

In an echo chamber it takes a bold voice to present an alternative opinion.

I am that bold voice, even when I have to stand alone.

Barry Buchanan’s suggestion, and listen to the recommendations of the Whatcom County Business and Commerce Committee. Whether or not the new jail is passed, we desperately need more mental health, behavioral health, and drug addiction facilities throughout the county.

I will dig deep on housing, infrastructure, Pre-K and childcare programs, economic growth while balancing vital resources, and reliable internet access for all.

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Katie DeVries a ‘proud resident’ of Nooksack Valley School District Sumas resident Katie DeVries volunteers at three schools in the Nooksack Valley School District: Sumas Elementary, as well as Nooksack Valley’s middle and high schools. With the younger grades, DeVries helps teachers prepare projects, print papers for assignments and “aid in anything copy room related.”

“I also love assisting with field trips and the occasional lunch room duty,” DeVries said.

At the middle school and high school, DeVries provides an extra set of eyes during lunch time “to ensure safety of all students in the lunchroom, bathrooms and hallways.”

DeVries also serves at Valley Church in Nooksack in the nursery.

The following is from an interview with DeVries.

Lynden Tribune: Why did you get started with volunteering?

Katie DeVries: I began volunteering because as our legislative curricular bills have shifted, so have many concerns of parents in our community about our schools regarding safety in many aspects. I have been a proud resident of the Nooksack Valley School District for 15 years, so I feel as if all students are just as important as my very own.

Tribune: What do you enjoy most about volunteering?

DeVries: I have truly enjoyed getting to know many of the students in our district who I may not have otherwise gotten the chance to know. Our schools are all filled with bright and beautiful minds and interests. It has

been such a joy and privilege to take the time to get to know kids who will shape this world someday. It has also been great to be allowed to encourage those that may not see their own potential quite yet. The staff is warm and welcoming so that always make it much easier to step into a volunteer role.

Tribune: Describe a moment while volunteering that has stuck with you.

DeVries: A moment that sticks with me is when I volunteered for the high school lunch shift my very first time. A handful of freshman faces lit up when they saw me. They came and said HI to me and were very interested in what I was doing in their lunchroom. I thought it was so great they weren’t too cool to acknowledge me, a parent. It made me feel right at home.

Tribune: What does your community mean to you?

DeVries: This community has been so welcoming and inviting in every aspect. Coming from the Midwest, it was such an easy transition. I learned quickly as my now sophomore began youth sports and church activities, that it truly takes all hands on deck to shape a child and celebrate the youth experience. As we all know, it just goes too fast. I am just so honored to be a part of it with our district.

Tribune: Anything else you want to add?

DeVries: We are always looking for help with parent volunteers. After all, it takes a village. If anyone wants to volunteer, they can fill out a packet from their schools’ office, or the district office. They run a background check on you. Super painless. You are qualified, then, to work with our students for two years. After that, the same process is repeated. Go Valley.

Proud supporter of individuals that enrich our community!

2023 ELECTIONS A10 • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 • ferndalerecord.com

The following are the two candidates for Ferndale School Board Director 3: Nancy Button City of residence: Bellingham Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: I’m Nancy Button. I am uniquely qualified to serve on the Ferndale School Board because I taught in this district for 20 years.

Our family’s children attended all their K-12 school years in the district, as well, so I have experi-

Toni Jefferson City of residence: Bellingham Question: Why are you running for this office?

Answer: I am a mother of a student in the Ferndale District. I have a direct vested interest in the outcome of the education services our children receive. I feel I have experience and skills that will support our community in meeting our educational goals as a board director.

enced school as both a parent and a teacher. I think it is time to finally bring this viewpoint to Ferndale’s board, where I believe no other former classroom teacher has served.

As a former educator, I saw the effects of decisions made by the board and administration on students and learning in the classroom.

I believe we need to subject curricula to careful review to ensure that our methods can be shown to be effective in teaching kids.

If I am elected, I look forward to working with our new superintendent and my

colleagues on the board to help bring positive change to the students and families we serve.

My experience as the general manager (three years) of Lummi Nation where I oversaw operations of our education system, early learning to high school and I was a school board member (two years) participating in the policy side of education.

I have acquired a leadership executive master’s in business from Seattle University where I studied change management, coaching and servant-based leadership in addition to the business aspect of organizations.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the Ferndale School District?

A: I believe the primary issues are creating a safe environment so our children can focus on learning. This includes physical, emotional and mental safety.

Bring our community together to develop policies that work for our children, parents and other stakeholders within our community.

I also believe there is an opportunity to improve fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability to our stakeholders.

Nov. 1 Requiem by Maurice Duruflé November 1 at 7 p.m., Dongho Lee directs John Schwandt alongside singers from the St. Paul’s Choir and the Bellingham choral community in Maurice Duruflé’s magisterial Requiem. Come hear musicians bring this gem of the choral repertoire to life. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is at 2117 Walnut St., Bellingham.

Email music@stpaulsbellingham.org for more information.

Q: What are the primary issues facing the Ferndale School District?

A: I believe the most pressing issues facing the Ferndale School District today are academic performance, fiscal stress and openness with parents.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

A: Currently, less than half of Ferndale students meet basic expectations in English, math and science. At the same time, per pupil spending has increased 36% over the past four years.

Q: What would be your approach to resolving those issues?

Topic is Slugs. Diana Wisen’s presentation, Midnight Marauders, Managing Those Pesky Slugs and Snails will help you slug it out with slugs in your garden.

Wisen is coordinator of the Fuchsia Garden at the Discovery Garden in Mt. Vernon. Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit counties. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.birchwoodgardenclub.org for more information.

Nov. 3 Day of the Dead Celebration Day of the Dead Celebration, from 4:30-11 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St., Ferndale. Come Celebrate day of the Dead and help raise money for Chicas Reinas Dance Group.

Tickets are $35 per adult, $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets sold at Colima Design in Ferndale or at the

Nov. 1 Birchwood Garden Club’s November meeting Birchwood Garden Club’s November meeting is at 7 p.m. Nov 1 at Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham.

Taxpayers are currently paying off a 20-year bond for the new high school.

When that bond passed, the district promised taxpayers to cap the levy at $1.50 per thousand dollars assessed value for the duration of the bond. I believe we need to hold the levy at the promised rate.

I strongly support gender inclusivity as a matter of non-discrimination, but the gender policy as now written requires teachers and other district staff to conceal information from parents.

I believe this practice raises legal questions. I will support full discussion of these issues, with the assistance of legal counsel, in public meetings to the extent possible.

A: Continue to support the You belong! campaign. Ensure regular reviews of the safety policy, identify and act on opportunities for improvements.

Monitor behavioral health goals and outcomes of the district make recommendations to the board for adjustments as needed.

Be accessible to the community members of the district to hear concerns and make board recommendations in response.

Continue to monitor fiscal activities of the district, identify opportunities to improve transparency to the various stakeholders of the district and make board recommendations for corrections as needed.

event. There will be traditional food, drinks, face painting, live music, piñatas, and everyone is encouraged to participate in costume contest and bring a picture of their loved ones for the alter.

Nov. 4 Nordic Fest/Scandinavian fair From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, the Nordic Fest is the 2023 iteration of the Scandinavian Fair which has taken place annually for many years.

Homemade Scandinavian bakery items are available for purchase. Many vendors will sell their Nordic crafts. There will be a café and entertainment all day.

Bakery, café, 30 vendors, and all-day entertainment.

At Ferndale Events Center 5715 Barrett Road. Contact archismith001@comcast.net for more information.

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Rome Grange Holiday Bazaar Extravaganza

American Legion Riders Annual Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale Saturday, Nov. 4, 9am - 3pm

Start your holiday shopping and support local crafters & small businesses.

Purchase yummy treats from the bake sale and buy raffle tickets for wonderful gift baskets. Sweet Nectar Beverage Trailer will have beverages available for purchase and our kitchen will be serving soup and sandwiches for an additional cost. All proceeds from the bake sale, raffles and food sales will go to the John Fassett Scholarship Fund.

Come buy your Christmas gifts from 100+ vendors!

Vendor spots still available! $1 Admission Proceeds benefit the LHS Art Department.

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PREP VOLLEYBALL

Lynden wins at home, stays undefeated in NWC

Lynden’s Rian Stephan (left) and Ava Langstraat rise up for a block.

The Lions swept Burlington-Edison at home to claim the top spot in the Northwest Conference. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune) Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

LYNDEN — Burlington-Edison and Lynden were both undefeated (12-0) in conference play, coming into their blockbuster match on Thursday, Oct. 19.

Lynden made Burlington-Edison look like any other team and swept them 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-15). In the last calendar year, Lynden is 3-0 against Burlington-Edison and has proved they belong at the top of the 2A state volleyball leaderboards.

On the season, Lynden has only

dropped three total sets. All three set losses came against 4A opponent Curtis who is one of the best teams in the state. Lynden currently has a set record of 36-3 in their 15 games played and has not dropped a single set to a Northwest Conference team.

Lynden head coach Chris Elsner said it was a great win for them and she knew that Burlington would be prepared.

"It is always a battle with Burlington, we are familiar with them and they are familiar with us. Matches like this only make the both of us better," Elsner said. "We are a

little more experienced, but I know that we will see them again.

The Lynden hitting tandem of seniors Ashley Shumate and Haylee Koetje logged another round of impressive performances. Shumate led the team in kills with 11 and digs with 14 while tying for the teamhigh in aces with five.

Koetje recorded seven kills, seven digs and five aces. Another impact player was senior Mya VanderYacht. She was everywhere on defense with 12 digs, while adding four aces and two assists. Her defensive stability has given Lynden the freedom to be aggressive on offense.

VanderYacht said the win will set them up well for districts and state. She added that playing good teams like BurlingtonEdison will help them get better.

"Everyone puts in so much effort and we have so much joy for the game. We are not focused on the score while out there we take the game point by point," VanderYacht said. "We are going to give it our all no matter what, game by game no matter the outcome we should be proud of how we played.

Senior Grace Rice was consistent as always as she recorded 28 assists and added 11 digs and two aces.

Lynden had the momentum from Jump Street with a packed student section giving them some juice. Burlington-Edison surrendered numerous points at the beginning of the first set on self-inflicted errors.

The energy in the building was making an impact.

Lynden got out to an early 8-4 lead, but Burlington-Edison brought it close and briefly had a 9-8 lead.

Lynden retook the lead and consistently dropped in kills to give themselves breathing room. The Lions ended the first set on a 9-3 run that featured an ace by Rice and ended on a kill by Koetje. Lynden had won the first set 25-18 and grabbed an early advantage.

The second set was a bit closer with Burlington-Edison hovering behind Lynden by a few points for the entirety of the frame. There were seven points in the second set when the score was tied.

It was not until the final stretch that Lyn-

den was able to pull ahead by four points.

Shumate ended the second set with a kill and the Lions won the second set 25-21.

Burlington-Edison put up a valiant fight in the final set sticking around with Lynden until the score hit 11-9. The Lions rattled off a seven-point run and quickly had an 18-11 lead.

Burlington-Edison could not battle their way back into it and senior Ava Langstraat ended the game with a kill.

It is almost a certainty that Lynden and Burlington-Edison will meet again in the 2A district championship and potentially in the state tournament.

Elsner said the seniors come every day and continue to get better. She said their leadership is the reason they will be able to carry this through districts and state.

The regular season is closing quickly and Lynden has just one game remaining.

They defeated Mount Vernon on Monday, Oct. 23. The Lions finish the season at home against Anacortes on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

The Lynden volleyball team celebrating after their win. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

PREP FOOTBALL

Ferndale handles Stanwood in home victory Conner Walcker scores three touchdowns in 34-7 blowout win Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

FERNDALE — The Golden Eagles dominated at home against Stanwood, winning 34-7 on Friday, Oct. 20.

Ferndale has gotten back on track after dropping a 14-13 game against

Marysville-Getchell on Oct. 6. Since then, they have won two straight games, outscoring their opponents 83-21.

The Golden Eagles were led by their propulsive run game, spearheaded by Conner Walcker, Talan Bungard and Phoenyx Finkbonner.

Ferndale’s Phoenyx Finkbonner gashes through the middle of the defense. (Joe Kramer for The Tribune)

Walcker scored three of the Ferndale touchdowns, two on the ground and one through the air.

Bungard and Finkbonner backed him up with one touchdown each on the ground.

Ferndale head coach Jamie Plenkovich said he is proud of how they played and hopefully they can play at home next week in their week nine game.

This is a big win for the Golden Eagles and should give them quality seeding going into the week nine and ten games.

Ferndale jumped out to a lead immediately after the opening kick-off.

The Golden Eagles are generally an incredibly run-heavy team so when they opened the game with a pass they caught Stanwood off guard.

Walcker took a wheel route 50 yards down the far sideline and gave the Golden Eagles a 7-0 lead.

Plenkovich said offensive coordinator Mike Duncan moved that play up to first in the game script right before the game started and good thing he did.

Ferndale capitalized on their next drive after a missed field goal

by Stanwood. Walcker again came up big with a 24-yard touchdown run

Ferndale’s Jacob Gandy escaping a defender during their week eight game against Stanwood. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune) down the near sideline to give Ferndale a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Scoring stalled in the second quarter, with both teams playing tough on defense, but Walcker changed that at the tail end of the first half.

Walcker scored his third touchdown of the night from a few yards out with under a minute remaining in the half. Ferndale held a 21-0 lead going into halftime.

Walcker said they

knew they knew they had to come out with a lot of energy to win this one.

"We just have to keep our heads down and keep grinding in every practice. Take it one game at a time and we will go from there," Walcker said.

Stanwood showed signs of life for a brief moment at the beginning of the second half.

On the opening kickoff of the half they had two players deep and performed a fake handoff to confuse the Ferndale spe-

cial teams. It worked perfectly and the Spartans tacked their first points on the board.

The Golden Eagles responded with a great kickoff return of their own to set up a 16-yard touchdown run by Phoenyx Finkbonner.

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PREP CROSS COUNTRY

Meridian stands out in NWC cross country meet Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

Meridian’s Logan Ignacio coming around the bend in the NWC cross country championships on Wednesday, Oct. 18. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

BELLINGHAM — The Northwest Conference cross country championships took place on Wednesday, Oct. 18 and featured every squad from northern Whatcom County.

Lynden, Lynden Christian, Ferndale, Nooksack Valley, Mount Baker and Meridian were all present at the meet, showcasing their runners for the county to see.

Sehome and Anacortes were the leading powers in the meet. Sehome placed first in boys (46) and girls (30) team score, while the Anacortes girls finished second (47) and the boys (89) finished third.

The top-performing northern Whatcom County schools were Meridian, Lynden Christian and Lynden. The varsity races were 5,000 meters for the boys and girls.

In team score, Meridian placed third (151) in the girls bracket and fifth (141) in the boys. Individually, Logan Ignacio and Braxton Ashmore were the highlights.

Ignacio placed fourth out of 97 girls with a time of 18:57.9. It was her fastest time of the season and the second-fastest time she has officially recorded.

Ashmore recorded a personal record in the championships with a time of 16:16.7 and placed eighth in the boy's bracket.

Another Meridian runner of note is Reuben TeVelde who recorded a personal record of 17:02.3 and finished in 25th for the boys. He was the nextbest Meridian placer in the races.

Lynden Christian's Nickolas Luce continued his excellent season with a seventh-place finish at the NWC championships.

He marked a time of 16:14.2 which was just

under a second short of his personal record. As a team, Lynden Christian was eighth in team score (242).

The Lynden boys had a successful day with two finishers in the top 40.

Gage Ellis placed 18th with a time of 16:37.5, which was a season record.

Lynden's Daniel Mrak placed 38th with a time of 17:22.6, which was a personal record for him.

Ferndale's Katie Manly and Mount Baker's Erica Cook also had impressive performances at the championships.

Manly placed 16th with a time of 20:13.8 and was just eight seconds off of her season record. She had the best placing for any Ferndale athlete.

Cook placed 32nd in the meet with a time of 21:31.6 and set a personal record.

The cross-country state championships will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4 in Pasco, Washington.

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Nooksack Valley, Meridian face off in 1A battle Exceptional performances by seniors Hoekema, Kimball and Claeys highlight exciting contest Joe Kramer For the Tribune

NOOKSACK VALLEY — Nooksack Valley’s varsity volleyball team cruised to its ninth win of the season Wednesday over Meridian by a final of 3-0.

Exceptional performances by seniors Lainey Kimball and Tana Hoekema highlighted the Pioneers winning effort.

“Consistency and practice were the keys for us today," Hoekema said. "Always showing up for each other and being at the top of our game secured the victory."

The first set began lopsided, with the Pioneers quickly taking a 7-1 lead, thanks to a couple of kills by Hoekema.

Meridian made a comeback with a couple of strikes by senior Emry Claeys, but the first set ended with a score of 25-13.

In the second set, a couple of aces by Lainey Kimball helped the Pioneers to

a 13-4 lead. However, Meridian made a comeback after falling behind 18-10, thanks to several kills by senior Emry Claeys, the conference's leading kills per set leader. The Trojans went on an eight-point run, tying the second set at 18-18.

After numerous digs and exchanged points, the Pioneers managed to secure the second set victory as two balls went out of bounds.

Kimball was a standout player for Nooksack Valley throughout the game, as she finished the night with three aces, 14 kills, and 22 digs, all team highs.

"Kimball is a great leader," said head coach Katie Emmons. "We can rely on her from anywhere on the court."

Hoekema ended the night with 11 kills and seven digs, as Nooksack Valley also won the third set.

"Tana is a great middle and she’s very dynamic there," Emmons added.

Much of the third set involved both

teams trading points, primarily due to the continued heroics of Emry Claeys.

After the win, Nooksack Valley's season record improved to 9-4, but Emmons said there was room for improvement.

“I think we need to do a better job of not compounding on our errors. We need to reduce the amount of consecutive errors we have,” Emmons said. “I think with us having young players as well and some returners, I think when we start making mistakes, when things aren’t going well, we play tight. We really have to find a way to perform when things aren’t going well for us."

Following the loss, Meridian's season record moved to 11-4, with a conference play record of 9-4.

Meridian won their next game over Bellingham and Nooksack Valley lost their next game at the hands of Burlington-Edison. The loss by Nooksack Valley puts Meridian back in first.

Nooksack Valley senior Lainey Kimball spikes a shot as Meridian’s Maren Wefer defends. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

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It was 34-7 going into the fourth quarter and neither team would score again.

Plenkovich said they will take a look at the film and figure out what they need to do to keep it going.

"We just have to continue to get better each and every week. Teams will get better every week you advance in the postseason," Plenkovich said. "I am proud of our guys, this was a group that had to replace a lot of guys from last year and they have done a great job of stepping up and getting us to this point."

Ferndale will play next in a week nine game against EdmondsWoodway a Wesco south team.

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Prep sports in final week of regular season Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

WHATCOM COUNTY — The regular season is just about finished up and teams are trying to end it strong to get ready for districts and state.

2A Northwest Conference soccer is the only district bracket that has been set to this point. Lynden landed the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Archbishop Murphy on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Last season the Lions soccer team went on an incredible run and won their first state game in program history. We will see if they can once again catch lightening in the bottle this year.

Lynden Christian and Meridian are battling it out at the top of the 1A Northwest Conference soccer standings. Lynden Christian can bounce back ahead of Meridian if they defeat Mount Baker this week. It is likely we will see LC and Meridian meet again in the district championship game.

The top seed in 1A NWC volleyball districts will come down to the final week. After defeating Meridian last week it looked like Nooksack Valley would claim the top spot. But, they lost their next game while Meridian won theirs putting the Trojans back on top.

They each play one more game, if Meridian wins their game they will hold on to the top spot.

Lynden football remains undefeated in conference play after dominating Lakewood last Friday. The game of the year is taking place on Friday, Oct. 27 with Lynden hosting Anacortes. Both teams are 6-0 in conference play

and they will be fighting for the 2A NWC title and for better seeding in the state tournament.

Lynden Christian and Nooksack Valley football are finishing up their regular seasons this week. LC has 1A conference title locked up even if they loss to Mount Baker this week. Nooksack Valley will play a bi-district game against a district two team for the opportunity to advance to state.

The tennis season came to a close and nobody from Whatcom County earned a state berth.

Take a look below for a full slate of scores organized by sport.

Football Friday, Oct. 20 Lynden Christian 48, Blaine 14 Mount Baker 30, Meridian 27 Ferndale 34, Stanwood 7 Lynden 50, Lakewood 12

Lynden 3, Mount Vernon 0 Anacortes 3, Ferndale 2 Sehome 3, Lynden Christian 1 Soccer Tuesday, Oct. 17 Lynden 2, Bellingham 2 Thursday, Oct. 19 Meridian 1, Lynden Christian 0 Ferndale 5, Lakewood 0 Saturday, Oct. 21 Blaine 2, Nooksack Valley 0 Lynden 5, Sedro-Woolley 1 Ferndale 5, Mount Vernon 0 Monday, Oct. 23 Lynden Christian 1, Nooksack Valley 0 Blaine 4, Mount Baker 0 Swim and dive Tuesday, Oct. 17 Lynden 98, Mount Vernon 71

Volleyball Tuesday, Oct. 17 Burlington-Edison 3, Ferndale 0 Anacortes 3, Lynden Christian 0

Thursday, Oct. 19 Bellingham 122, Ferndale 55

Wednesday, Oct. 18 Nooksack Valley 3, Meridian 0 Blaine 3, Mount Baker 0

Meridian forward Brooklyn Fuller (No. 8), celebrates her goal with Erica Stotts.

Fuller’s goal was the lone score of the match and gave the Trojans a shutout win over host Lynden Christian. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Thursday, Oct. 19 Lynden 3, Burlington-Edison 0 Ferndale 3, Mount Vernon 0 Lynden Christian 3, Oak Harbor 2 Saturday, Oct. 21 Lakewood 3, Lynden Christian 1 Burlington-Edison 3, Nooksack Valley 0 Sedro-Woolley 3, Mount Baker 0 Meridian 3, Bellingham 0 Monday, Oct. 23

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LC coach Nate Owen watches Jeremiah Wright run for a touchdown in a 48-14 win over Blaine. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

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PUBLIC NOTICES Lynden LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORT PLAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Lynden has received an application from Northwest Surveying & GPS, regarding the property described below: LOT 1, AMENDED NIX SHORT PLAT, RECORDED UNDER AUDITORS FILE NUMBER 1573952.

SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 1725 MAIN STREET, LYNDEN Requesting the approval to subdivide approximately 0.58 acres into 2 parcels within the RS-100 (Single Family Residential) zone at the above noted location. The application was determined to be complete on October 16, 2023, and the notice of completeness was postmarked on that date.

Under Lynden Municipal Code 17.09.100, the final decision for this project must be made within 120 days from the date of the letter of completeness. Any persons wishing to comment on the application, or the proposal may do by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by November 8, 2023. Persons with questions regarding the project may contact Heidi Gudde at 3545532.

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LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR DESIGN REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 20, 2023, the Design Review Board of the City of Lynden, received an application from JWR Design on behalf of Pacific Edge Properties LLC., regarding the property described below: HAWLEY-LAWRENCES ADD TO LYNDEN-THAT PTN OF BLK 22 DAF-BEG AT NE COR OF BLK 22TH S ALG E LI OF BLK 22 70 FT-TH W PAR WI N LI OF BLK 22 148 FT M/L TAP BEING 10 FT SELY AS MEAS RADIALLY FR BURLINGTON NORTHERN-SANTA FE RR CO’S (FORMERLY C M-ST P-PAC RR CO). ALL SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY WASHINGTON. COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 315 Walnut Street To allow the construction of a new 3967 square foot commercial office / shop building to be located at the above noted location within the CSL zone (Local Commercial Services). A public meeting with the Lynden Design Review Board has been scheduled for November 7, 2023. Any person wishing to comment on the application or the proposal, may do so by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264,

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LEGAL LEGAL NOTICE OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 19, 2023, the City of Lynden received a SEPA checklist from Mike Kooy, agent for TMI Holdings, LLC, regarding the project described below.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the City of Lynden’s 2024 Preliminary Budget will be held at 7:00PM at the Lynden City Hall Annex, 205 4th Street, on Monday, November 6, 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 6, 2023.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE CITY OF NOOKSACK SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAM AS PART OF THE STATE-REQUIRED PERIODIC REVIEW AND UPDATE. A copy of the ordinance will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall during business hours. The full text of Ordinance #742 will be mailed without charge to any person who requests same.

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LEGAL CITY OF NOOKSACK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Nooksack City Council will hold a Public Hearing on November 6, 2023 on the 2024 preliminary budget revenue sources and the proposed levy request for property tax revenues. For interested parties the meeting will be held at Nooksack City Hall, 103 W Madison St., Nooksack at 7:00PM. Anyone with special needs or disabilities that will be attending the meeting should contact city hall at #360-966-2531 at least 48 hours in advance.

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APPLICANT NAME: Silver Hawk Partners LLLP APPLICANT’S AGENT: Jack Bloss, AVT Consulting LLC APPLICATION NUMBER: 23001PUD DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: October 25, 2023 DATE OF APPLICATION: April 13, 2023 DATE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: October 13, 2023 ASSOCIATED SEPA NUMBER: 23007-SE PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS: The project site is located at 5094 LaBounty Drive Parcel Numbers 390233 337232 0000 and 390233 344305 0000.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is proposing a mixed-use Preliminary Plat with a Planned Unit Development (PUD), with 246 multifamily units in eight (8) buildings, 50 townhouse units in 14 buildings, and 14 live/work units in four (4) buildings, a 4,200sf commercial building and a community building. The project includes critical areas impacts and mitigation, landscaping, open space areas, parking, infrastructure improvements, and payment of impact and connection fees.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: October 25 – November 15, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE ADVERTISED IN THE FUTURE: Yes CONTACT: Jesse Ashbaugh P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 (360) 685-2368 Jesseashbaugh@cityofferndale.org Required permits and approvals include, but may not be limited to: 1. PUD Approval, City of Ferndale 2. SEPA, City of Ferndale 3. Land Disturbance Permit, City of Ferndale 4. Building Permits, City of Ferndale Published October 25, 2023

Notice of Trustee’s Sale LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-23957728-BB Title Order No.: 0223002634 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2022-0701693 Parcel Number(s): 4001353234210000, 123511 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: MICHAEL WILLIAM MILLER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned Trustee, will on 11/27/2023, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., 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: A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF W.M., IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 570 FEET WEST AND 35 FEET SOUTH FROM GAS PIPE IN THE CENTER OF THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN AND FIRST STREETS IN THE TOWN OF CUSTER; THENCE SOUTH 140 FEET; THENCE WEST 65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 140 FEET; THENCE EAST 65 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THAT RIGHTOF-WAY LYING ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE THEREOF, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS MAIN STREET. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 3049 MAIN ST, CUSTER, WA 982409524 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/14/2022, recorded 7/18/2022, under Instrument No. 2022-0701693 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from MICHAEL WILLIAM MILLER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as grantor(s), to WHATCOM LAND TITLE COMPANY, INC., as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded

under Auditors File Number 20230400871 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: $26,843.41. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $406,626.95, together with interest as provided in the Note from 11/1/2022 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 11/27/2023.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 11/16/2023 (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 11/16/2023 (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 11/16/2023 (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 6/15/2023. 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-23957728-BB. Dated: 7/18/2023 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-23-957728-BB Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http:// www. qualityloan.com IDSPub #0187185 10/25/2023 11/15/2023 Published October 25 & November 15, 2023

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

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: 10/11/2023 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 October 11, 18 & 25, 2023

Rebecca Rayne Penny Henderson POB 229025 Bellingham, WA 98229 Attorney for the Estate: Penny R. Henderson,POB 229025,Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 733-8180 DATED this 11th day of October, 2023.

PENNY R. HENDERSON, WSBA 28408 Attorney for Estate Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re: THE RUTH E. MILLER SEPARATE PROPERTY TRUST NO. 23-4-00942-37 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 JUDGE: ROBERT E. OLSON The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent.

As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.

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

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 11, 2023 NOTICE AGENT: ERIC MILLER 2806 Chatsworth Way Carlsbad, CA 92010 Attorney for Notice Agent: CHUCKANUT LAW GROUP, PLLC

By Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 306 N. Commercial Street, Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225 / (360) 450-4255 Published October 11, 18 & 25, 2023

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LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Estate of: Mary Anne Duncan Stone, Decedent.

No. 22-4-00792-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative/ Executrix named below has been appointed as Personal Representative/Executrix 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: 10/11/2023 Date of first publication: 10/18/2023 Personal Representative/Executrix:

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In Re the Estate of: RICKIE WAYNE ARMSTRONG, Deceased.

CASE NO.: 23-4-00896-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty 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: October 18, 2023 Personal Representative: Kinsey Armstrong Attorney for Personal Representative: Kyle S. Mitchell

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Douglas R. Shepherd Address for Mailing or Service: Shepherd and Allen 2011 Young Street, Suite 202 Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 733-3773 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court Cause No. 23-4-00896-37 DATED this 10th day of October 2023.

SHEPHERD AND ALLEN Douglas R. Shepherd, WSBA #9514 Kyle S. Mitchell, WSBA #47344 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Joanne M. Kurtz, Deceased.

Cause No. 23-4-00943-37 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 11, 2023 Personal Representative: Kevin Kurtz Attorney for Personal Representative: Graham Buchanan, WSBA #52603 Address for Mailing or Service: North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-6717700 Published October 11, 18 & 25, 2023

LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY A. VAN IEPEREN, Deceased.

Case No. 23-4-06579-1 KNT 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(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: October 11, 2023 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Nora J. Dodson ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL Aaron A. Jennings, WSBA# 30566 REPRESENTATIVE: Of Lombino Martino, P.S. ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Lombino Martino, P.S. 9315 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Suite 201, Lakewood, WA 98499

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 18, 2023 Personal Representative: Carol D. Bobbink Attorney for the Personal Representative: Jadrian M. Coppieters Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 598, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Court of Probate Proceedings: Whatcom County Sup. Court, No. 23-4-00962-37

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

In the Matter of the Estate of MICHAEL B. BOBBINK, Deceased No. 23-4-00962-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS [RCW 11.40.020 & 11.40.030] PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice to Creditors. If the claim is not

In Re the Estates of JANET H. MILLER, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-00981-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 JUDGE: EVAN P. JONES The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim 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 10/18/23 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Edmund Fredric Miller Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 306 N. Commercial St., Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225 Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estates of SHERYL COLLEEN JOHNSON, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-00933-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 JUDGE: ROBERT E. OLSON 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 for-

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ever 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 10/18/2023 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE JAMES JOHNSON Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 306 N. Commercial St., Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225 Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

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

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Portal Way Farm and Garden

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Smits Compost

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Service Pro of Nooksack

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223 4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham

HOME LOANS

Leader One Financial Corporation

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Environmental Pest Control Inc.

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

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Lynden Print Company

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Lynden Tribune

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REAL ESTATE

HomeSmart One Realty Kyle Christensen 414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham www.kylechristensenrealty.com Call or Text 360-594-1468

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Bellingham RV Storage

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Movement Mortgage

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Hendor Rodriguez, Loan Officer 700 Front St. Suite B, Lynden 360-820-1787 • hendorthelendor.com Hendor.rodriguez@movement.com NMLS #404085

Bank of the Pacific

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Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc Westside Building Supply

Banner Bank

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Sunset Beauty Supply

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Westside Building Supply

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Whatcom Cremation & Funeral “Our Community’s Most Affordable Cremations & Burials - from $1195” 360-734-7073 • wcremation.com

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Bay City Supply

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Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative Little Caesars

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Joostens Roofing

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Mt. Baker Roofing, Inc.

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Echo Valley Adult Day Care and Respite

GARAGE DOORS

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Overhead Door Company of Bellingham Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

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Green Earth Technology

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GREASE TRAP CLEANING

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Vibrant USA

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SEPTIC INSTALLATION

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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

Public Notice LEGAL SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Requests bids from qualified subcontractors and suppliers including WBE/MBE/SBE/DBE/VBE. Colacurcio Brothers, Inc. is now accepting bids for the following referenced project: 2023-2024 JOB ORDER CONTRACTING OWNER: CITY OF BELLINGHAM PUBLIC WORKS BID DATE: ONGOING - Interested parties should contract bidding@colacurciobrothers.com Subcontracting and supplier opportunities include, but are not limited to: Demo, framing, drywall, cabinetry, flooring, tile, plumbing, electrical, and earthwork.

Colacurcio Brothers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome quotes from all interested firms including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Veteran Owned Enterprises (VBE). #COLACBI150P8 J.vandekamp@colacurciobrothers. com 360-332-4044 Published October 25, 2023

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE – ALL WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Residents within the Bertrand, Drayton, Laurel, North Lynden, South Lynden, and Sumas Watershed Improvement Districts have an opportunity to: 1) Nominate candidates for election to the Board of the District – two positions in Bertrand, two in Drayton, three in Laurel, one in North Lynden, two in South Lynden, and two in Sumas – candidates must file with the secretary of the district a declaration in writing of their candidacy, or a petition of nomination signed by at least ten qualified electors of the district, not later than five o’clock p.m. on the first Monday in November. 2) Inspect the 2024 Assessment Roll and represent your interests to the District Board which will serve as a Board of Equalization. Equalization issues in Laurel will be heard at 10am, November 13th; for Bertrand at 2pm, November 13th; for Sumas at 1pm, November 14th; for South Lynden at 3pm, November 14th; for North Lynden at 9am, November 21st; and for Drayton at 3pm, November 21st, all at the District’s office or via Zoom. Contact the WID administrator for access to the meeting @ info@agwaterboard.com. The Assessment Rolls for all Districts are available for inspection from October 18th to November 8th. Nomination forms and the assessment roles are available at the Districts’ offices located at 204 Hawley Street, Lynden.

Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

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LUMMI ISLAND SCENIC ESTATES COMMUNITY CLUB, INC, a Washington nonprofit corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

BERNARD JON REYNOLDS and MICHAEL DAVID REYNOLDS, each as his separate property, as tenants in common; and any unknown party claiming any interest in the real property that is the subject of this proceeding, Defendants.

NO: 23 2 01066 37 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Judge David E. Freeman THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, to: Bernard Jon Reynolds and Michael David Reynolds.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within 60 days after the

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

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

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

Publisher’s Notice

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal discrimination basis, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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To help protect yourself, your car and your wallet from pothole damage, keep tires properly inflated, eliminate driving distractions, look ahead for road hazards, be wary of puddles that may hide potholes and keep a safe distance from other vehicles. Check your surroundings for collision threats before you stomp on the brakes or swerve suddenly to dodge a pothole. If you can’t avoid one, slow down, but release the brakes and straighten the steering wheel just before impact to help minimize any damage.

Solving the Pothole Problem Potholes can wreak havoc on your car’s tires, wheels, shocks and struts, tie rods, ball joints, control arms … and the list goes on.

They can put a big hole in your wallet, as well. Pothole-related auto repair costs average $306, but some unfortunate drivers wind up paying more than $1,000 to fix the damage.

Remember “Service” is our middle name.

Hitting a pothole – or taking the wrong measures to avoid one – can also lead to a crash resulting in injuries or worse. A blown tire or broken suspension part can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, as can a split-second decision to stomp on the brakes or suddenly swerve out of your lane to avoid a pothole.

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date of the first publication of this summons, to-wit, within 60 days after the 27th day of September, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Lummi Island Scenic Estates Community Club, Inc., and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, Gregory E. Thulin, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

The purpose of this lawsuit is to foreclose a lien regarding the following described real property:

Lot 3, Block 3, Plat of Lummi Island Scenic Estates, Division No. 1, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 9 of Plats, pages 1 through 3, records of Whatcom County, Washington.

Situate in Whatcom County, Washington.

APN 370123 435535 0000 / PID 14839 DATED this 18th day of September, 2023.

Law Offices of Gregory E. Thulin, P.S. Gregory E. Thulin, WSBA #21752 Attorney for Plaintiff Published September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

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ClassNotes B8 • lyndentribune.com • Wednesday, October 25, 2023

ClassNotes is a monthly feature that focuses on youth-related topics. Know of a local, education-related story? Email your ideas to bill@lyndentribune.com.

Teachers who inspire their students to learn Kindness, respect, effort: High school faculty forge positive relationships

Growing Oaks Preschool 2290 Main St. Ferndale (360) 384-4101 office@wnla.church https://wnla.church/ growing-oaks-preschool Growing Oaks Preschool serves as a ministry of Whatcom New Life Assembly. Curriculum is designed to give each child a foundation in Christ while promoting cognitive development, as well as reading and math readiness. Our approach to learning is that children learn by doing. Hands-on activities throughout the day.

Classes: 4/5 year olds: Pre-K class is for 4-year-olds turning 5 held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Children must be 4 years of age by Aug. 31.

3/4 year olds: Preschool class is for 3-yearolds turning 4 held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Children must be 3 years of age and potty trained by Aug. 31.

By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter

LYNDEN — In the movie Here Comes the Boom, Kevin James is a high school biology teacher who takes up being a mixed martial artist to win money and keep extracurricular activities at his school from being cut.

In one of the final scenes, Henry Winkler, the school’s music teacher, tells James the students watching him compete are emotionally moved by his efforts. This is the reason people become teachers in the first place: to inspire others.

There are more than 3,400 students enrolled in the Lynden School District, and serving those students are more than 200 classroom teachers.

At Lynden Christian, there are more than 1,000 students and almost 100 classroom teachers. Regardless of the school or district, all three teachers for this month’s Class Notes edition are committed to helping their students learn.

Decades of dedication This September marked 42 years of Jim Taubenheim being a teacher. Growing up watching his father first teach then become a principal, Taubenheim had that same passion and enthusiasm for teaching as well.

One of the reasons Taubenheim said he’s been able to teach for so many years is because of how many tremendous kids he’s received from supportive families.

Working as a homeroom teacher for more than 30 years, Taubenheim says he has the patience to teach sixth graders because he sees every kid as a BMOI, or a beautiful miracle of life. He never thought of being anything else other than a sixth-grade teacher, and he’s exactly where he belongs.

“I try to forge such a positive relationship with the kids that they buy in. They know I try and make decisions based on their best interests on a daily basis, moment to moment,” the Lynden teacher said.

“Three things: kindness, respect and great effort. I think if you’re kind and respectful to people and you give great effort, it’s going be something to live by for as long as you live.”

Creating beautiful arrangements Shelly DeJong teaches floral design at Lynden Christian High School. Open for freshman through seniors, students demon-

Shelly DeJong teaches floral design and horticulture at Lynden Christian High School. She is pictured during her floral design class.

(Taras McCurdie/Lynden Tribune)

strate their learning through participation of in-class demonstrations, a midterm and final project.

“I try really hard to make this class practical or something that you use in your everyday life. Certainly many of these kids won’t choose a career in floral design, but hopefully they will see that there is beauty and joy in flowers,” DeJong said. “Students learn lots of practical skills from bouquet making to bow making that they very likely will use at some point in their life. They also meet a lot of business owners who could be great contacts if they would like to pursue an area of floral design further.”

Since this type of art comes easy to some and more difficult for others, DeJong said she tries to include many types of floral designs to fit each student.

Applying what they’ve learned in the classroom, DeJong said students also take part in various public service opportunities throughout the year.

Students have showcased their work in public, brought flowers to Lynden Manor and Meadow Gardens and made bouquets with residents.

In November, DeJong’s class will host a pumpkin centerpiece fundraiser to help support the horticulture program, and in December students will contribute to The Growing Kindness Project where they will bring bouquets to the Project Hope Food Bank.

On the side, DeJong manages

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her own business called Home Grown Flowers. Based on her experiences from that job as well as voices from business owners who also have full-time careers using floral design concepts, DeJong’s students receive a variety of perspectives.

“My flower business has given me lots of experiences that help guide my teaching,” DeJong said.

“From understanding how to acquire florals, working with clients, set-up challenges, business, etc., there are plenty of topics to cover.

Hopefully some of my mistakes can help a student avoid them in the future.”

Making every space count Mark French was introduced to graphic design and (information technology IT) as a teenager when he worked for his father’s advertising company. Over many years of trial and error, French gained experience in audio engineering, video production, theater lighting, projection and presentation, photography and other aspects of visual storytelling.

“I’ve been trying to distill all of

Mark French is Lynden Christian High School’s yearbook, art and AV tech advisor. French is pictured lecturing during his filmmaking class. (Taras McCurdie/Lynden Tribune)

my mistakes and hard lessons into bite-size chunks that help students skip past that part of the learning curve in their journey through filmmaking,” French said. “Teaching the subjects help me reflect on my experience and form it into a careful creative process.”

Currently, French teaches filmmaking, graphic design, yearbook and AV tech at Lynden Christian High School.

Open for freshman to seniors, the filmmaking class is a CTE credit that covers the history of film as well as dipping into various filmmaking elements such as creating ideas and turning them into a story structure that then builds into an outline and eventually a script.

Once the basics are completed, the students learn cinematography where they put words into action and start to create a series of frames, which flow into one overall story and short film.

French said he occasionally uses a textbook to provide students with an extra perspective on filmmaking as a career, but the majority of students’ progression in the class is demonstrated on how they do with projects throughout the quarter and semester.

“My hope is to communicate the tools and procedures of the industry in a way that helps students see the potential of it as an art form and means of self-expression. At the core, however, I want to give students vital tools that have helped me in all of my work, hobbies, art and exploits over the years,” French said. “I want students to know that their voices and expression have value and a place in this world. I want them also to use care and thought in everything they do. Often times the biggest difference between something that is good and just OK is intention.

I want students to be intentional with planning each moment so they don’t waste a moment of what they are doing. I want to build a value of intentionality in each one of them that will hopefully follow them for the rest of their lives.”

-- Contact Taras McCurdie at taras@lyndentribune.com.

Meadows Montessori School 2377 Douglas Road Ferndale 360-778-3681 info@meadowsmontessori.org https://www.meadowsmontessori.org Meadows Montessori School is an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Recognized school and a WA State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licensed childcare facility.

Serving children ages 15 months through 12 years of age, Meadows Montessori School (MMS) supports children and families in realizing their full potential through an authentic Montessori education.

Our school includes an A to I (Toddler) classroom, two Children’s House classrooms, one Lower Elementary Classroom, and one Upper Elementary classroom.

Providence Christian School NW PreK-12 5950 Portal Way Ferndale 360-318-1347 office@pcsnw.org https://pcsnw.org • Small class sizes enable teachers to provide individual attention to students • Academic Minded: Provides a rigorous education with Biblical integration in all subjects.

• Faith-Based: Jesus Christ is the school’s model for spiritual, social and emotional development.

• Student focused: Providence provides a nurturing environment where truth, integrity and excellence are encouraged.

Providence Christian School NW does not engage in a policy of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, disability, age or religion.

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