Birch Bay library proponents, WCLS seek support in Olympia

s From l.; Doralee Booth, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce county liaison; Dianne Marrs-Smith, Friends of Birch Bay Library president; Ted Morris, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2; and Christine Perkins, Whatcom County Library System executive director in Washington state senate chambers on February 23. Perkins and the group of Birch Bay library supporters visited Olympia to garner support and move the library project ahead. In January, the Washington state Department of Commerce rejected a proposal to use an existing state grant for a downscaled library project.“The conversations were fairly brief so we tried to pack a lot in short meetings,” Perkins said. “We are grateful for the support of our local legislators.” courtesy Birch Bay Vogt Community Library Facebook

Koren (Kory) A. Diemert

August 5, 1942 – February 13, 2023

Koren (Kory) A. Diemert, age 80 of Bellingham passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at home after a 16-month battle against brain cancer. She was born August 5, 1942 to Mabel (Hawkinson) Karber and John Karber in Ulysses, Kansas.

There will be a graveside service on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Dr., Ferndale. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church located at 1252 W. Axton Rd. Ferndale, with a reception to follow.

Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse Mission, 910 W Holly St. Bellingham, WA 98225 or Whatcom Hospice, 2800 Douglas Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225. Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

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