Ferndale Record August 10, 2022

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AUGUST 10, 2022

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2022 ELECTIONS

Unofficial results as of 4 p.m. Aug. 5

Simon Sefzik, Sharon Shewmake seek seat as LD42 state senator

Primary Election 2022 Votes

Percent

LD42 Senator Sharon Shewmake (D) 24,253 Simon Sefzik (R) 17,083 Ben Elenbaas (R) 10,181 Write-In 20

47.06% 33.15% 19.75%

LD42 Representative Pos. 1 Alicia Rule (D) 24,984 Tawsha D. Thompson (R) 18,088 Kamal Bhachu (R) 8,218 Write-In 33

49.68% 35.24% 16.01%

LD42 Representative Pos. 2 Joe Timmons (D) 14,683 Dan Johnson (R) 14,192 Kyle Christensen (R) 12,104 Richard May (D) 9,860 Write-In 37

29.14% 27.9% 23.79% 19.38%

*Official results will be announced on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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Simon Sefzik, left, and Sharon Shewmake will run against each other on Nov. 8 for the LD42 state senator. Sefzik has held that seat since January as he was appointed to replace Doug Ericksen, who passed away in December 2021.

Shewmake is currently LD42 state representative, position 2. (Courtesy photos)

WHATCOM — On Nov. 8, Whatcom County voters will decide whether they want Sharon Shewmake, a Democrat, or Simon Sefzik, a Republican, to be state senator for Legislative District 42.

According to unofficial results of the Aug. 2 primary election, 17,083 voters (33%) supported Sefzik, with 10,181 votes (20%) in support of Whatcom County Council Member Ben Elenbaas.

Sefzik was appointed as LD42 senator in January to replace Doug Ericksen, who died in December 2021 at age 52.

Monday, Sefzik said he was “very pleased with the results” of the primary election.

“You never know until

you know,” Sefzik said. “It was a strong turnout, and I am pleased that the Republican vote was 53%.

A good indicator that affordability, public safety and accountability are on the voters’ minds.”

With 24,253 votes (47%), Shewmake, currently LD42 state representative pos. 1, ran unopposed in the August primary. She said Monday that her team “talked to as many voters as we could” leading up to the primaries.

“I think we’re really set up well for the general election,” Shewmake said.

“We’ll keep knocking on doors and talking with voters, and we’ll continue to not take money from corporate special interests.”

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Buried in nature Green burial provides families meaningful experience

A return to nature for Brent Morgan: see page A3

By Leora Watson Staff Reporter

WHATCOM — A grassy field, open skies, fresh air and birds in song. Trees and plants whose colors change with the seasons. These are ways someone might describe The Meadow.

The Meadow, located at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, offers the option of green burial, a relatively new alternative method of laying a loved one to rest.

Green burial at The Meadow provides families the option to bury loved ones in While many people choose green burial for the environmental benefits, they often walk away with a profound meaningful experience that’s very different from conventional burial, according to Brian Flowers, head of green burial at Moles Farewell Tributes based in Whatcom County. (Leora Watson/Ferndale Record)

The Meadow, located in Ferndale, provides families the option to bury loved ones in a serene and natural environment that utilizes sustainable burial methods, an alternative way to lay a loved one to rest. (Leora Watson/ Ferndale Record)

a serene and natural environment that utilizes sustainable burial methods, biodegradable and nontoxic materials and contributes to the ongoing restoration of The Meadow as a native and thriving ecosystem, according to Brian Flowers, funeral director at the Moles Farewell Tributes Bellingham location and head of green burial at Moles.

Flowers explained that everything used or placed in the ground at The Meadow is nontoxic and biodegradable. That includes the burial container which can either consist of a burial shroud or casket made from all natural materials. This allows all materials to return naturally back to the earth.

“Green burial takes place at a much shallower depth, about three to four feet,

depending on the [burial container],” said Flowers. “The idea there is that we’re coming up to a higher strata of soil where there’s oxygen, microbes and moisture to expedite rapid ashes to ashes, dust to dust return. Basically, our soft tissue becomes soil in one to five years.”

‘Thriving native ecosystem’ According to Flowers, as part of the ongoing restoration and to create a self-sustaining native ecosystem, maintenance on the grounds of The Meadow are kept to a minimum, with no types of machinery or chemicals used.

One aspect of this restoration is planting native plants around each grave.

“For each burial that we do, we plant three native plants on or near the burial

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site and then tend to those plants,” said Flowers. “So slowly over time, we’re restoring this site as a thriving native ecosystem.”

Included with the purchase of the plot is a native Washington river rock kept in its raw form and engraved. The rock is used as a replacement for a granite marker, Flowers said.

While The Meadow was still in the works, Flowers and Moles had a biologist evaluate the four-and-a-half acres of unused cemetery land and the use of it.

“We began the development of The Meadow by having a senior biologist come and do a full biological evaluation on the site and an environmental impact See Meadow on A3

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Food is ‘very big part’ of Punjabi culture Mix Masala brings soulful Indian food to Ferndale community through Food Truck Fridays

By Leora Watson Staff Reporter

FERNDALE — Fridays are for food trucks.

The first Friday of the summer months, an assembly of food trucks make an appearance in Pioneer Park in Ferndale to participate in Food Truck Fridays, an event hosted by the city of Ferndale.

Community members can enjoy an array of cuisine offered by local food trucks, such as pizza, Mexican food, barbecue, vegan food and Filipino cuisine.

One cuisine and community favorite Ferndale community members can enjoy at the event is Indian food served by Mix Masala, a food truck business based out of Bellingham.

According to Sharan Sekhon, social media manager of Mix Masala, there is a need for Indian food in Ferndale, with Mix Masala always impressed by the amount of people that come to Ferndale’s Food Truck Fridays.

“We’re always curious so we ask people, where do you go to get Indian food [in Ferndale]?” said Sekhon.

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Sekhon’s parents opened Mix Masala in 2019. He said they have always had a love and passion for cooking and entertaining family and friends.

“Food is a very big part of our culture,” said Sekhon.

“Being Punjabi, food is a huge part of the way of life and the way we make food is always in abundance.”

The recipes for the food served by Mix Masala have been passed down from generation to generation in Sekhon’s family, now used to mass produce food for the food truck, according to Sekhon.

“These are recipes that came with them since they left India,” said Sekhon regarding her parents. “So it’s cool that they’re able to mass

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The butter chicken, tikka masala and pakoras are some crowd favorites from the Mix Masala’s menu.

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produce something that was made just for a handful of people.”

The butter chicken, tikka masala and pakoras are some crowd favorites from the Mix Masala’s menu, according to Sekhon, with people being particularly impressed by the pakoras made by Sekhon’s father.

“It’s funny because my dad used to get that response too when he would have family cookouts,” said Sekhon. “Nobody makes pakoras like him.”

Mix Masala first learned about Food Truck Fridays through a Ferndale community member and looks forward to going to each time the event rolls around, according to Sekhon.

“They love going, they look forward to it so much,” said Sekhon. “Every time

they’re there, they are excited to see the people and they really feel like a part of the community.”

Another factor Mix Masala enjoys and is impressed by at the Food Truck Friday events is the large turnout, according to Sekhon, which can be a struggle for the business when attendance at events is lower than anticipated and food ends up going to waste.

“Time and effort is lost through that as well,” said Sekhon.

One misconception Sekhon believes people have about food trucks is the quality of food and ingredients used.

“I feel like a lot of people think it’s like fast food or not very high quality ingredients,” said Sekhon.

According to Sekhon,

Mix Masala’s food and ingredients are high quality, with the business making its own masala for the dishes (a varying blend of spices used in Indian cooking and in the food truck’s name) instead of buying it.

“They [don’t make] too many different kinds of dishes,” said Sekhon. “They really focus on making the ones they do make really well.”

A greater sense of community is something Sekhon’s family found after opening Mix Masala.

“They’ve been so amazed by how close knit the restaurant and food truck community and also just the community at large,” said Sekhon.

-- Leora Watson can be reached at leora@lyndentribune.com.

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A return to nature for Brent Morgan

By Leora Watson Staff Reporter

WHATCOM — Toward the end of his life, Brent Morgan had become very interested in different methods of burial.

While Morgan originally wanted to be buried in a mushroom suit, a jumpsuit woven from mushroom spore infused thread that will slowly digest the body once it has been buried, his wife Mary was not a fan of the idea. But she did want to support her husband in choosing an environmentally friendly method of burial.

Neither of them had heard of green burial until their death doula (a person who aids, supports and accompanies

someone and their family through the dying process) Lashanna Williams explained alternative burial methods, including green burial.

“She explained to us that the burial area was in a very natural part of a cemetery and no machines were allowed in there, it wasn’t even paved,” said Mary Morgan. “And that you’ll be buried in a linen shroud and your body would eventually compost naturally and that was what Brent wanted.”

For Mary Morgan, it was the first time she had heard of alternative methods of burial, previously believing there were only two methods: a coffin or cremation.

After choosing green burial, the family

went to visit The Meadow at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale from their West Seattle home and wandered the grounds, allowing Brent to pick the site he wanted about two months before he died in April 2020 of cancer, Mary Morgan said.

A big reason Brent chose green burial was it being a more environmentally sound option, she said.

“He had done some reading on cremation and discovered that it produced a lot of pollution and he was very environmentally aware,” said Mary Morgan. “He had done throughout his life whatever he could for the environment. So he was horrified when he discovered how much energy it took to cremate a body, so he

started researching other ways.”

Mary Morgan said that she was happy when Flowers asked which three native plants they wanted around Brent’s grave.

She chose berries to fulfill Brent’s wishes.

“So we’ve got a blueberry bush, a native sour cherry tree and snowberry bush and Brent was happy with that. He said, ‘well at least the birds will have something to eat,’” Mary Morgan said with a laugh.

In the end, green burial fulfilled one of Brent’s final requests.

“It was what Brent wanted and I was happy to support him,” said Mary Morgan.

-- Leora Watson can be reached at leora@lyndentribune.com.

Meadow: Green burial is new, alternative option Continued from A1

statement that basically said we’re recreating native habitat with these practices,” said Flowers.

Flowers was a driving force in Moles Farewell Tributes starting The Meadow and offering green burial to their clientele, with him joining the company 14 years ago to develop green burial options.

Green burial options Today, the Meadow is one of the few places in Western Washington that offers green burials.

“When it opened, it was the 12th green burial cemetery in the country,” said Flowers. “There’s now close to 400 around the

country.”

Moles Farewell Tributes currently has around 200 burials in The Meadow, with about 500 plots sold.

Each year Moles has anywhere from 10-20 burials in The Meadow.

“We allow every family the option to close the grave by hand,” said Flowers “For a lot of folks, that can be a pretty healing experience.”

According to Flowers, allowing the family to lower the casket or shroud by hand and shoveling the dirt over the grave can be a very simple but potent ritual of rolling up your sleeves and doing the necessary work with intention, creating literal closure.

Flowers recounts a service that stood out from the

rest of a father burying his son who was murdered.

During most services, various family members take turns digging the grave, according to Flowers, but during this particular service no one took the shovel from the father.

“After about 15 minutes, we all just made a circle around him while he buried his son and it was the middle of January, temperatures were hovering around in the low teens, if not colder, and the sweat was pouring down this man’s face as he was putting every ounce of his grief into the end of that shovel,” said Flowers. “He came up to me afterwards and shook my hand and said I know this sounds strange, but thank you, this was a

pleasure.”

‘Environmentally rational’ Flowers admits that when he first started The Meadow and green burial at Moles he thought that it would only attract certain types of people. However, he has observed over the years that a wide variety of people choose green burial.

One time, Flowers worked with a family that was third generation Whatcom County farmers.

The husband came in to make arrangements for his wife dressed in overalls and a shirt buttoned up to the top.

“We were looking at wood caskets, woven wicker caskets, and cloth burial

shrouds,” said Flowers. “He looked at the shroud and he said, well, if it was good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for my wife.”

Flowers explained that while many people choose green burial for the environmental benefits, they often walk away with a profound meaningful experience that’s very different from conventional burial.

“This is the way that we cared for our dead for most

of humanity’s history,” said Flowers. “There’s something emotionally, spiritually, scientifically and environmentally rational about it.”

To learn more about The Meadow at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale or green burial, visit molesfarwelltributes.com -- Leora Watson can be reached at leora@lyndentribune.com.

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Although there are still an estimated 180 ballots to count, the primary election results are all but final. With the next ballot count scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office will certify results on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

With 173 precincts having re-

ported, 74,205 ballots have been counted, which translates to 47.73% of Whatcom County’s 155,458 registered voters.

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GUEST OPINION

Reporter likes Northwest Washington Fair – a lot

Elisa Claassen

This week the Northwest Washington Fair – aka the Fair -- returns to Lynden.

Now that we are past the COVID-19 lockdowns and I’m getting closer to another decade on this Earth, I can say how much I appreciate the Fair. It is a special place. I’m excited.

I’m eager to go.

When I was a child, I was in 4-H and brought my photographs and baked goods to the Fair in a space in an older building. When

I was a teen, I brought my paintings to the art department and hurried to see what ribbons I would get.

One of my first jobs was guarding one of the gates for entertainers and one of our key acts was a ‘50s band.

In those teen years, we had been apart from our friends for a matter of weeks, yet it felt like forever. We didn’t have cell phones or social media and would see a preview of new school clothes and

hairdos at the Fair … and possibly who had new boyfriends or girlfriends from summer romances. Your heart would beat faster and faster. It was something.

As the years went by, groups of friends would meet for the Demolition Derby or to see a favorite performer – up close and personal.

Or at least it felt like it.

I was leaving the Fair one night in 1997 and Trisha Yearwood was on stage when she had a special

friend join her unannounced. It was her nowhusband Garth Brooks.

That was news. It was all we could talk about that week. In the 1990s, Garth was really a big star.

The Whatcom County Dairy Wives developed a special treat: the MooWich, huge amounts of ice cream packed between cookies and only available at the Fair. The lines have consistently been long where these are served.

Over the years, I

developed a pattern of approaching the Fair: walk through the quilts and art, get in line for poffertjes (a type of Dutch treat made with a pancake-like batter and served in butter), stop by the Small Animal Experience to ohhh and ahhh over the small farm animals, and then head for the horses.

-- Elisa Claassen is a freelance journalist with the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers.

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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D), 511 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-3441; Public comment form at cantwell.senate.gov/contact. Website: cantwell.senate. gov.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D), 154 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, 202-224-2621; Public comment email form at murray. senate.gov/write-to-patty; Website: murray.senate.gov.

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D), 2163 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515, 202-2252605; Public comment email form at larsen.house.gov/contact. Website: larsen.house.gov.

State Governor Jay Inslee (D), Office of the Governor, PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA 98504-0002,

360-902-4111; Public contact email form at governor.wa.gov/ contact. Website: governor. wa.gov.

Senator Simon Sefzik (R), 109-A Irv Newhouse Building, PO Box 40442 Olympia, WA 98504, 360-786-7682; Public comment email form at simonsefzik.src. wastateleg.org/contact-me. Website: simonsefzik.src.wastateleg. org.

Representative Sharon Shewmake (D), JLOB 310, PO Box 40600, Olympia WA 985040600, 800-562-6000 or 360-7466939; Public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or email Legislative Assistant Sarah Soulliere at Sarah.Soulliere@leg.wa.gov.

Website: housedemocrats. wa.gov/shewmake.

Representative Alicia Rule (D), JLOB 334, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360746-3744; Public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/1. Website: housedemocrats.wa.gov/rule.

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Satpal Sidhu, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 982254082, 360-778-5200; Email: ssidhu@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/415/County-Executive.

Whatcom County Council Member Tyler Bird District 3 (Everson, Nooksack Sumas), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-7785021; Email: tbyrd@co.whatcom. wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty. us/2769/Tyler-Byrd.

Whatcom County Council Member Kathy Kershner District 4 (Lynden), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-220-7535; Email: KKershne@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty.us/3322/KathyKershner.

Whatcom County Council Member Ben Elenbaas District 5 (Ferndale/Custer), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-778-5025; Email: BElenbaa@co.whatcom.wa.us.

North Whatcom Municipal City of Everson, 111 W. Main St./PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247, 360-966-3411;

Mayor John Perry, email: mayor@ci.everson.wa.us. City Clerk/ Treasurer Melanie Dickinson, email: mdickinson@ci.everson. wa.us. Website: ci.everson.wa.us.

City of Ferndale, 2095 Main St./ P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-384-4302; Mayor Greg Hansen, 360-685-2350 ext. 1105, email greghansen@cityofferndale.org. City Administrator Jori Burnett, 360-685-2351 ext. 1104, email joriburnett@cityofferndale. org. Website: cityofferndale.org.

City of Lynden, 300 4th St. Lynden, WA 98264, 360-3541170; Mayor Scott Korthuis, email korthuiss@lyndenwa.org; City Administrator John Williams, email williamsj@lyndenwa.org.

City of Nooksack, 103 W Madison St, Nooksack, WA 98276, 360-966-2531. Mayor Kevin Hester kevin@cityofnooksack.com. Clerk/Treasurer Virginia Arnason, email: virginia@ cityofnooksack.com. Website: cityofnooksack.com.

City of Sumas, 433 Cherry St./ P.O. Box 9 Sumas, WA 98295, 360988-5711; Mayor Bruce Bosch, email: Bbosch@cityofsumas.

com. Finance Director Jennifer Bell, email: jbell@cityofsumas. com.

Public education Ferndale School District, 6041 Vista Drive/P.O. Box 698 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-3839200. Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, 360-383-9203, email: Kristi.Dominguez@ferndalesd.org. Website: ferndalesd. org.

Lynden School District, 516 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264, 360354-4443. Superintendent David VanderYacht, 360-354-4443 ext.

3414, email: vanderyachtd@ lynden.wednet.edu. Website: lynden.wednet.edu.

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OBITUARIES Isabelle Fields Isabelle Christine Fields was born in Bellingham on July 7, 1997, and graduated to heaven from Seattle on Aug. 5. She was 25 years old.

Isabelle left behind her mother Amy Johnson (husband Petor), her father Sean

Marilyn P. Mutchler Marilyn P. Mutchler of Bremerton, WA passed away in her sleep in Ferndale on July 23. She was under hospice care at the home of her son. She was 91.Marilyn was born May 7, 1931 in Har-

Fields (wife Sarah), her three brothers Ethan Fields (wife Lindsey), Jack Fields, and Crew Mason, and sister Charlee Merenda.

Isabelle and Amy navigated daily challenges brought about by Isabelle’s physical limitations.

Despite those issues, there was nothing but joy in their

hearts and actions.

Amy could make anything happen for her, and she did.

Their connection was palpable and enviable.

From time to time, we all meet a person that touches our lives in a way that we’ll never, ever forget.

Isabelle is one of those

people for so many that came in contact with her.

She was sweet, sassy, hilarious and stubborn, and loved her family fiercely.

Isabelle’s family has decided to celebrate her in a million ways, forever.

Choosing these ways to remember her, rather than a

memorial service, her family requests that when you think of her, wear pink, order chicken nuggets, and watch The Princess Bride, because that’s what we are going to do. See you soon, Sweet Girl.

You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

vey, ND and graduated from Moorehead High School, earned the Bachelor of Science Degree from Moorehead State Teaching College, and completed her Master’s Degree in education from Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill) where she was Phi Beta Kappa. Marilyn had a long and distinguished career as an elementary school

teacher in Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Washington. She retired after three decades of teaching in the Silverdale and Bremerton school districts. The majority of those years were in the kindergarten classroom where she taught two classes of 30 children daily.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Rev.

Thomas and Lois Gotschall (McBride); her brother William Gotschall (Judy); her first husband, Lt. Raymond Henry Palon, Jr. (who died in a 1953 Air Force crash near Lutsen, MN); her second husband, Dr. Ralph D. Mutchler; and her youngest son Christopher T. Mutchler.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter Lyndee Lapin of

Port Angeles, WA (Dr. Allen Lapin), Rev. Jonathan R. Mutchler of Ferndale (Diane Lofall), Gregory Mutchler of Seabeck, WA; brother Robert Gotschall of Alpharetta, GA, and daughter-in-law Christine Mutchler (Olson) Marilyn has 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. At her request, no public service will be held.

Leonard Warner It is with deep sorrow we announce the loss of our dearly loved one, Leonard J. Warner, who gained his heavenly wings on Aug. 3.

Leonard served in the US Navy from 1943-1946, married the love

Lee Von Hetterly Lee Von Hetterly went to be with his Lord on July 6.

Lee was born November 11, 1941 in Bellingham to Eilo Frank Mariotto and Angela (Russell) Mariotto. His mother later married George A. Hetterly who adopted and

Bruce Berry Bruce Edward Berry, age 83, passed away on Wednesday July 27, with his wife Bettyanne at his side. He was one day shy of his 84th birthday. Bruce was born to Phyllis and Edward Berry and grew up in Port Angeles, graduating from high school in 1956.Bruce enlisted and served four years in the U.S. Army stationed in Valdez, AK. Bruce earned a B.A. and later a Master of Education degree from Western Washington University.

Bruce was a principal in the Ferndale School District for 27 years, opened the newly built Vista Middle School in 1970, and later served as a principal at Central Elementary in Ferndale and Jefferson Elementary in the Mount Vernon School District.On Sept. 8, 1962, Bruce married Bettyanne Marr.

The two were each other’s lifelong companions and best friends. This September would have marked 60 years of marriage.

They were blessed with four sons: Michael, Timm, William, and Jason. Bruce

Jean Clark Jean Clark, 84, of Deming, passed away on Thursday, July 28.

Jean was born to Lewis and Margaret Chase of Sedro Woolley on August 28, 1937. Jean graduated from Mt. Baker H.S. in Deming in 1955. Jean married Robert Clark of Deming on April 20, 1957 at the Acme Presbyterian Church. Soon after Jean and Rob moved to El Paso, TX they started their family and Jean became an active member and church secretary at the local Presbyterian Church.

In 1961, Jean and Rob moved to the quaint Swedish town of

of his life, Evelyn, and raised four beautiful daughters in Everson.

Leonard was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn; his two daughters, Kathy and Jeanne; and survived 95 years living in a house full of women.

Leonard is survived by two daughters, Patricia Stone (Cliff ), and Kimberly Webster (Bob); five grandchildren: David Stone (Shay), Daniel

raised Lee. Lee graduated from Mt. Baker High in 1960 in Deming. Later that year, he enlisted in the Navy and served from 1960 to 1964.

Lee married Janice F. Monaghan in October 1960.

They were the parents of Suzan Thornton (Ron), Sherry Burns (Randy) and Kenneth W. (Hetterly) Ondreako (Joyce).

especially will be remembered for his friendly demeanor and can-do attitude that served to strengthen everyone he met. He left a legacy of optimism, humility, playfulness, a wonderful sense of humor and an excellent work ethic. Bettyanne called him action Jackson. Everyone enjoyed Bruce’s quick wit as he was a master of putting a creative spin on words. Bruce had a lifelong passion for baseball and was an avid golfer. Bruce was dearly loved and forever young at heart. Bruce is survived by his wife, Bettyanne, their sons, Michael (Barrie) of Brier, Timm (Cheryl) of Brier, Jason (Donna) of Bothell, daughter-in-law Wendy (Tim Morley) of Lakewood, and nine grandchildren. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, his son William, and his grandson Maxwell.

A memorial service will take place at the Ferndale Event Center on Saturday, Aug 20 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Northwest or the Alzheimer’s Society.

You may share memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

Preston, WA where they raised their family of five for the next 46 years. It was here where Jean became an active and loved member of the community and made many special life-long friends.

Jean belonged to the VASA Community Club, SPARKS women’s fire department auxiliary, woman’s softball league, and worked at the Preston Water District.

Jean was known by many names: wife, mother, sister, Grandma MorMor, friend, mean Jean, blondie and the Swede, to name a few.

Jean was patient, kind, thought-

‘Mike’ O’Bryan IV Heaven has gained a warrior.

The O’Bryan family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved William Michael O’Bryan IV (Mike).

He was with his wife and sons when he went home to his Lord and Savior on July 7.

A longtime resident of Everson,

Stone (Gurneet), Brett Matheson, Erica McCartney (Mark), Brennan Webster; four great-grandchildren: Liam Webster, Loralei Webster, Logan McCartney, and Aria Stone.

A mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lynden.

The graveside service will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery on

Lee married Charmaine Little on June 8, 1973. He adopted Martha Wick and Susan Torchia. Lee and Charmaine were married for 43 lovely years.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, wife Charmaine and his brother Warren Hetterly.

Lee is survived by his five children and his brother Allen Hetterly (Nancy), 20

Bruce Sorensen Bruce Calvin Sorensen of Everson peacefully passed away at the age of 68 on July 19 at St. Joseph Hospital in

months and finally the year too passed.

Just a few months back, I withdrew my piece as my plan of planting was fully executed.

Some saplings had also grown into tall plants.

Thankfully, another publication accepted the same piece (with some revisions by me), and published it very soon, which gave me a big boost to carry on with my

Bellingham.

Bruce will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

You are invited to join the family for a memorial service at Nooksack Valley Church of Christ, 6759 Oat Coles Road, Everson, on Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. The church building is not ADA accessible. Reception to follow. To read the full obituary, go to www.gilliesfuneralhome.com and look under obituaries.

Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Our beloved Toni (Visser) Feller passed away on Monday, Aug. 8 at the age of 76.

Funeral services are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services. gethers, enjoying the Seattle Mariners and traveling.

Hawaii was one of her favorite places, yet Jean’s heart sang by spending summer’s at the family cabin at Big Lake, WA. Every holiday was something to celebrate – decorations, lots of lights, themed sugar cookies, and for Christmas, a pink tree which was a tribute to her favorite color. Jean is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Clark, her two sisters Margie Holdt of Big Lake, WA and Diane and her husband Larry Jacoby of Deming, and her five children: eldest son Greg Clark and wife Colleen (Chase, Kaylee, Cyrus, Odin Evans), daughter Stephanie and husband Bill Robinson (Chase, Sean, Maggie, Kevin Lien and Walter), son Todd and

attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sports and activities, including four-wheeler adventures on his property, hunting, running and keeping fit.

Mike was born Oct. 13, 1952 in Richland, Washington.

He graduated from Kennewick High School in 1971 and married Jackie, his high school sweetheart, in 1972.

Mike is preceded in death by his

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grandchildren, several greatgrandchildren, and his special friend Gean Cress.

Lee was a long-time member of the Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Assc., the Antique Auto Restoration Club and the Deming Log Show. Graveside services are planned for Friday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery and a memorial on Saturday, Aug.

Toni Feller

ful and selfless. She always made you feel welcome and at home and her backdoor was always open to the neighborhood kids.

In 2006, Jean and Rob moved to the Clark family farm in Deming where they enjoyed friends and family trekking to the farm for gatherings, and making memories.

Jean loved family more than anything. She was the thread that connected everyone and she instilled the importance of family and love.

Aside from staying close to friends and family, she enjoyed long walks, taking care of her grandkids and many she considered her grandkids, baking her famous sugar cookies for every occasion, hosting family get-to-

Mike was a devoted husband of 50 years and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Mike is survived by wife Jackie, sons Mick and Jeremiah, as well as a large extended family.

For those who knew Mike, he was a force of nature with legendary love for his sweet wife and great passion for his family.

Our very own mountain man, Mike enjoyed boating with Jackie,

Heady Road. Finally, a reception will conclude the days services at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Deming.

The family of Leonard would like to give special thanks to nurse, Kathy Miller, whose kindness and compassion for their father is deeply appreciated by all members of the family.

Services provided by Jerns Funeral Home.

green plan.

-- Rameshinder Sandhu is a freelance writer from Amritsar, Punjab, India, who visited Whatcom County in the summer of 2016 and 2017 for tourism and for visiting relatives.

13 at 1 p.m. at the Lee & Charmaine Hetterly Pavilion at Berthusen Park in Lynden. Donations can be made to Rome Community Bible Church, 2720 Mt. Baker Hwy, Bellingham, WA 98226 and/ or Whatcom Hospice, 800 E. Chestnut St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Please share your thoughts and memories of Lee online at, www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

Marlene Park Marlene Barbara Park passed on Aug. 6.

Marlene was born July 20, 1945, and is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marlene was beloved by her family and friends. Service is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Second Christian Reformed Church in Lynden.

wife Maureen Clark (Jared and Evan), son Scott and wife Karen (Cecily, Alex, Kinsley, Charlie and Hadley Hjorten, Matthew and Ashley Beckers), daughter Stacy Cain (Chad, Shea Telford, Olivia, Reichle, Liam, and Josie Erchinger), 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and countless others that considered her their MorMor. For those that have known Jean through her life journey, a celebration of life will be held Thursday Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. at 3C’s Farm, 6222 Mt. Baker Highway, Deming.

To honor Jean, please wear something pink, in memory of her favorite color. To share thoughts and sentiments of Jean online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

precious (infant) son Mason and his parents Mick O’Bryan and Sally Ann Potter.

Mike was the oldest of seven children including siblings Joseph, Patricia, Margaret, Tara, John and Mary Alyce.

Mike was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be sorely missed.

Funeral arrangements by Mt. Baker Cremation.

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IN BLOOM

Late summer color for your garden

David Vos LYNDEN — Sitting outside the other night, I was struck by how early it was getting dark. It should come as no surprise — after all, last I checked, this happens every year — but I’m always disappointed the first time I notice the days getting markedly shorter.

Especially this year, when decent weather didn’t arrive until later in June, it’s hard to accept the fact that we’re firmly into late summer. As you tend to your plants and yard this month, here are a few tips for late summer gardening.

First, late summer provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy some showstopping perennials around your yard.

Spring and early summer provide a cornucopia of color for the garden, but by late summer, many perennials are wrapping up their show. Not so with hibiscus and echinacea.

One of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful plants you can enjoy in a sunny flowerbed is perennial hibiscus. With huge dinnerplate-sized flowers that bloom for a month to six weeks in late summer, perennial hibiscus will have you and your neighbors in awe of their stunning blossoms.

While their flowers look similar to the tropical hibiscus found in tropical locales, the plants are incredibly winter hardy, sprouting from the ground each year in late

Late summer provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy some showstopping perennials around your yard. Pictured, a perennial hibiscus variety known as Summerific Cherry Choco Latte. (Courtesy photo) spring or early summer and growing rapidly to form a mounded plant approximately four feet tall and wide.

Plant hibiscus in a sunny spot in your yard with adequate moisture and good drainage and enjoy its summer blooms for years to come.

Echinacea — more commonly called coneflowers — are another great perennial for late summer color. Just when other perennials like daylilies, salvia, and daisies are fading, echinacea are reaching peak bloom.

Many of today’s echinacea varieties are more compact than their predecessors, which makes them ideal for smaller gardens or tucking in amongst other plants in the garden.

Available in a wide variety of

colors, echinacea will attract pollinators while they’re in bloom, and after the seed heads dry in autumn, they’ll feed local finches and other birds over winter.

Be sure to provide good drainage for your plants and avoid pruning them back until early spring to prevent the roots from rotting over winter.

Secondly, for anyone who keeps their lawn watered through the summer months, late summer is the time to watch for common lawn fungus issues.

Warm days and nights combined with heavy morning dew provide a perfect breeding ground for fungus spores, so keep an eye out for brown patches in an otherwise green lawn and treat as needed with a fungicide like Bonide In-

fuse, which can be applied either as a spray or in granular form.

Third, late summer is the time to preventatively treat your lawn for craneflies with a dose of Eight granular insecticide.

Like clockwork, craneflies begin to lay their eggs in mid- to lateAugust, and the larvae that hatch shortly thereafter can badly damage grass roots over winter, so it’s best to treat your lawn this time of year with insecticide to prevent that damage.

Additionally, treating with Eight will kill other grubs that are a food source for moles, forcing the pesky critters to move on to greener pastures in someone else’s yard.

Finally, if you’ve kept your hanging baskets and planters going this long, be sure to keep fertilizing for

at least another six weeks.

Not until mid-September do most summer annuals start to slow down, so keep up with regular watering and fertilizing and they’ll bloom through September or, if weather allows, well into October.

Feed with a fertilizer formulated for flower production like Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster if you want to increase the number and size of your plants’ blooms.

After a late start to summer, we’ve enjoyed a beautiful season thus far, so make the most of it and keep your garden filled with color and beauty to last the rest of the season and beyond.

-- David Vos is manager of Vander Giessen Nursery Inc. of Lynden.

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MIELKE MARKET

Benchmark milk prices drop $1.81 from June

Lee Mielke Finances are getting tighter on the farm. The Agriculture Department announced the July Federal order Class III benchmark milk price at $22.52 per hundredweight, down $1.81 from June but $6.03 above July 2021, though it’s the lowest Class III since March.

The seven month average stands at $22.89, up from $16.90 at this time a year ago, $17.30 in 2020, and $15.58 in 2019.

Friday’s Class III futures settlements portend an August price at $20.02; September, $19.30; October, $20.06; November, $20.40; and December at $20.20. That would result in a $21.68 average for the year, $1.12 shy of the USDA’s latest projection of $22.80.

The Class IV price is $25.79, down four cents from the record high June price, but is $9.79 above a year ago and the highest July Class IV price ever. Its seven month average is at $24.83, up from $15.01 a year ago, $13.78 in 2020, and $16.11 in 2019.

USDA predicts a $24.70 Class IV average for 2022.

Lackluster demand with ample supplies sums things up at the CME. The first week of August was the fifth week in a row that cheese prices fell. Block cheddar dipped to $1.7650 per pound Thursday, lowest since Jan. 27, but regained two cents Friday to close at $1.7850, down 9.50 cents on the week, 61.25 cents below its April 18 peak, but 15 cents above a year ago.

The barrels fell to $1.7475 Thursday, lowest since Jan. 11, but regained 4.50 cents Friday to finish at $1.7925, also 9.50 cents lower on the week but 48.25 cents above a year ago. CME sales totaled six cars of block and 16 of barrel.

Midwest cheesemakers say milk is available despite summer heat drawdowns.

Spot prices ranged $3 to $1 under Class III at midweek.

Cheese demand received a shot in the arm in recent weeks, says Dairy Market News, as customers are more willing to pay sub-$2 per pound prices.

Cheese demand is softening in the west in retail and food service. Some restaurants in the region have reduced hours and cheese purchases due to labor shortages and higher costs, while international demand is unchanged.

CME butter shot up to $3.06 per pound Wednesday, highest since Sept. 25, 2015, when it set a record at $3.1350. Wednesday’s price was 7.50 cents shy of that but fell to a Friday finish at

$3.01, up two cents on the week and $1.3625 above a year ago. There were 11 sales on the week. Interestingly the butter also saw the biggest single day collapse in December 2015, plunging 49 cents.

Central butter producers report that cream is still available regionally and from the west. Butter sales are ticking up as summer progresses and customers prepare for fall demand. The $3 plus prices are expected to put a damper on buying, says DMN. Potential buying slowdowns in the fall will only push more demand in the winter. Most expect butter to maintain firmness near to mid-term.

High temperatures in the west are contributing to lower milk output and reduced components. Cream availability is tightening but demand is strong. Scheduled maintenance, labor shortages, and high temperatures are contributing to reduced butter output. Retail and food service butter demand is steady to lower.

Grade A nonfat dry milk did not have a good week, closing Friday at $1.5025 per pound, down 13.75 cents on the week, lowest since Oct. 13, 2021, but still 24.75 cents above a year ago. There were 16 sales reported on the week.

Dry whey fell to 42 cents per pound Wednesday but closed Friday at 43.50 cents, down a penny on the week

and 10.50 cents below a year ago, with one sale.

The debate continues as to whether dairy markets are being swayed by dairy product demand or milk supply.

Concerns about demand seems to be in the driver’s seat though the U.S. milk deficit appears to have ended.

Preliminary data indicates June ended seven months of milk output trailing that of a year ago, coming in at 18.975 billion pounds, up 0.2% from June 2021, first gain since last October, and follows a 0.5% drop in May. June output in the top 24 states totaled 18.13 billion pounds, up 0.3%. Revisions raised the 50-State May estimate by 40 million pounds to 19.755 billion, 0.5% below a year ago, instead of the 0.7% originally announced.

June cow numbers totaled 9.423 million, up 4,000 from May numbers which were revised up 14,000 head, but were 78,000 head below June 2021.

There were 56,000 more cows in the June milking string than on Jan. 31. Cow numbers peaked in May a year ago at 9.507 million, 88,000 more than May of this year.

Output per cow averaged 2,014 pounds, up 20 pounds or 1.0% from June 2021.

California output totaled 3.46 billion pounds, up six million pounds or 0.2% from a year ago.

Cow numbers were up 3,000 while output per cow

was unchanged.

Wisconsin, produced 2.68 billion pounds, up 39 million or 1.5%. Cow numbers were down 3,000 but output per cow was up 35 pounds from a year ago Idaho was up 0.1% on a 5 pound gain per cow offsetting 1,000 fewer cows. Michigan was down 1.0% on 16,000 fewer cows, but output per cow was up 60 pounds.

Minnesota was down 1.0% on a 12,000 cow loss, while output per cow was up 30 pounds. New Mexico showed the biggest loss, down 12.3%, on 37,000 fewer cows although output per cow was up 20 pounds.

New York was off 0.2% on a 7,000 cow loss, though output per cow was up 20 pounds. Pennsylvania was off 0.6%, on 8,000 fewer cows, though output per cow was up 20 pounds.

South Dakota again showed the biggest increase, up 14.7%, milking 21,000 more cows and getting 20 more pounds per cow than a year ago. Texas was up 6.9%, thanks to 24,000 more cows and a 60 pound gain per cow.

Washington State was down

4.2% on 12,000 fewer cows, with output per cow up five pounds.

Eyes are watching milk output carefully as dairy demand slows. The July 15 Dairy and Food Market Analyst warned; break-even milk prices in California are around $23.50 per cwt, which, while down $1.50 from the 2022 high, is above current August Class III milk futures price.

Feed inputs keep rising as milk prices slide. The USDA’s latest Ag Prices report shows the June milk feed price ratio at 1.93, down from 1.98 in May, but compares to 1.59 in June 2021.

The U.S. All Milk Price average, after hitting a record high in May, slipped to $26.90 per cwt., down 40 cents, ending nine consecutive increases, but is $8.70 above June 2021.

The national average corn price climbed to $7.37 per bushel, up 11 cents from May, after jumping 18 cents the previous month, and $1.37 above June 2021.

Soybeans averaged a record $16.40 per bushel, up 30 cents from May, after gaining

30 cents the previous month, and $1.90 per bushel above June 2021.

Alfalfa hay averaged a record $245 per ton, up $1 from May, and $46 per ton above a year ago.

The June cull price for beef and dairy combined averaged $90.20 per cwt., up $3.50 from May, $16.30 above June 2021, and $18.60 above the 2011 base.

Quarterly milk cow replacements averaged $1,710 per head in July, up $140 from April, and $330 above July 2021.

Cows averaged $1750 per head in California, up $310 from April, and $400 above a year ago.

Wisconsin’s average, at $1,870 per head, was up $160 from April, and $390 above July 2021.

Thankfully, U.S. dairy exports remained impressive in June, despite all of the shipping challenges. Hopefully that continues to be the case and lends support to domestic prices.

-- Lee Mielke, of Lynden, is editor of the Mielke Market Weekly.

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SUMMER BASEBALL

Bells, Hope prepare for postseason Trevin Hope wins 2022 Bell of the Year award, team earns No. 1 seed in North Division

By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com

BELLINGHAM – The Bellingham Bells and Lynden High School alum Trevin Hope are gearing up for the playoffs.

The Bells wrapped up their regular season on Sunday, Aug. 7, with a 7-3 win over the Kamloops NorthPaws.

They finished the second half of the season with a 14-13 record, totaling a 33-20 overall record for the summer.

Their 19-7 record in the first 26 games of the season crowned them the North Di-

vision’s first half winner. The Bells complete their season as the No. 1 seed in their division.

Hope finished his season leading the West Coast League with an ERA of 2.24.

He also totaled the secondmost strikeouts among any WCL pitcher with 48 in his nine games played.

Boasting a 4-1 record on the mound, Hope has pitched 52.1 innings on the season.

On Monday, Aug. 8, the Bells announced that Hope had been named the 2022 Bell of the Year for his efforts on and off the field.

Stephanie Morrell, Bellingham’s general manager, took to Twitter to congratulate Hope.

“Trev is one of the best Bells I’ve had the pleasure to get to know,” Morrell said in the post. “Does it his own way, but represents his home town the right way.”

He will remain with the team until at least the midway point of the playoffs, Hope said.

Beyond that, his status is uncertain.

“I’ll probably still be

Former Lynden High School baseball player Trevin Hope continues to dominate on the mound throughout the 2022 season.

(Dennis Cairns Photography for the Tribune)

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Re-creation of a memory Four sisters who all ran track for Meridian in 1991 decide to do it again

By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com

BELLINGHAM – In 1991, four sisters ran track and field for Meridian High School. They all ran different events, a few being long-distance runners and others were sprinters or hurdlers.

Deborah Ridgeway and Rebecca Buchanan are identical twins and the youngest of the four. From there, the oldest, Naomi Killian, and middle sister Anita Kobata are spaced out by a narrow 18-20 months.

At one of their track meets that year, they formed a complete 4x200 relay team.

Osburn, their maiden name, would be the inspiration for what they called themselves: The 4xOsburn.

“We knew we weren’t going to win, but we just did it,” Ridgeway said. “I don’t know who talked us into it, if it was our coach, but we were ‘like let’s just do it.’”

Ridgeway and Killian were not sprinters and thus had never participated in a relay before. Buchanan and Kobata had some experience in the event.

From left, sisters Anita Kobata, Naomi Killian, Rebecca Buchanan and Deborah Ridgeway all ran track for Meridian High School in 1991, and did so again at the Bellingham All Comers Track and Field meet on Monday, July 11. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Buchanan)

The four Osburn sisters in 1991 when they were a whole 4x200 relay team at Meridian on their own. (Photo by Tim Mahoney)

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“We just did it as a joke then,” Kobata said. “How many times are you in high school, and you have four sisters, and you can all do a relay? Not too many people can say that.”

Tim Mahoney, a Lynden Tribune reporter at the time, snapped a photo of the four girls running together.

Ridgeway recently re-discovered that old newspaper clipping. She decided it was time the 4xOsburn made a comeback.

That idea was quickly made more urgent. Ridgeway was diagnosed with metastatic—or stage IV—breast cancer, meaning it had spread to other areas of her body.

She was recently given months to a year to live.

“I have three kids myself, and they are 11, 12 and 14,” Ridgeway said. “I just want them to see life is worth living no matter what your situation is. Just have fun.”

Ridgeway wants her children to remember her for who she was and the way she approached each day. That’s why she got the 4xOsburn team back together.

“We’re all going to have trials,” she said.

“I don’t want this disease to define me. I want them to remember their mom was funny and creative—that was my motivation.”

On Monday, July 11, the four sisters regrouped at a Bellingham All Comer Track and Field meet to run together in an organized meet for the first time since 1991.

“If Deborah wants to do it, I’ll do it,” Kobata said. “Her and her twin, Rebecca, always have crazy ideas, and we always go along with it.”

Who won the race?

A team consisting of Ridgeway’s daughters, Maive and Eleanor, as well as Buchanan’s two, Breeze and Britta, took first.

Killian’s daughter Sophia was on another team that placed third out of the four teams in their heat.

“I would love to say that we won the race, but we didn’t even place in the top three,” Buchanan said. “Thankfully, they See OSBURNS on B2

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team, and to be a part of that memory.”

Ridgeway’s sisters had plenty of positive things to say about how she is handling her diagnosis and how she has always approached life.

Buchanan noted that with Ridgeway’s diagnosis, “there comes a time when you enter a season of lasts.”

Even if that’s on the horizon, it hasn’t changed Ridgeway’s mindset.

“One thing that I admire about Deborah is how she is embracing this season, full of light and life,” Buchanan said. “Any excuse that I could

give out participation ribbons to all who lost. My green participation ribbon hangs proudly in my rearview mirror, reminding me to embrace life.”

Having their daughters there to compete alongside them was a special moment, and exactly the kind of memory all four sisters were hoping for.

“That was a highlight,” Ridgeway said. “Just watching them kind of get into it too, and really want to be on a

come up with to get out of this thing would fall short to the determination that Deborah had to recreate the 4xOsburn relay team.”

Ridgeway is thankful for the opportunity she had to share this time with those closest to her, in light of all that’s been happening in the world.

“The whole thing was just a fun experience, despite everything going on,” she said. “But that’s just how we live, we have such a weird world right now. Just enjoy life. There are the things we can control and there’s the things we can’t.”

The children of the four Osburn sisters also participated in the race alongside their parents.

One team included Maive and Eleanor Ridgeway, as well as Breeze and Britta Buchanan. That team took first place. Sophia Killian was on another team that took third. Deborah Ridgeway, Rebecca Buchanan, Anita Kobata and Naomi Killian took fourth place in the race, but participating in the event was the primary goal for Deborah Ridgeway especially. While she struggled to finish the race amid the cancer’s effect on her body, she pushed through to complete it with her sisters. (Photos courtesy of Rebecca Buchanan)

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Bellingham’s first-round playoff matchup will be against the No. 4 Victoria HarbourCats, with the series kicking off Tuesday, Aug. 9. Results from that game were not available prior to publication.

The Bells will be back home for the second game of the series on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Joe Martin Stadium.

Depending on the outcomes of those games, a third game may be necessary to determine the series’ victor.

A series win will pit the Bells against either No. 2 Wenatchee or No. 3 Kamloops in the semifinals.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Lynden LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 1649 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN, COUNTY OF WHATCOM, AMENDING LYNDEN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.24 AND ADDING CHAPTER 12.40 TO REGULATE CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN CITY PARKS AND OTHER SENSITIVE AREAS OWNED BY THE CITY A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Adopted August 1, 2022.

Published August 10, 2022

LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, VARIANCE REQUESTS AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 25, 2022, the City of Lynden received an application from Puget Sound Energy regarding the property described below: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 1 HAWLEY AND LAWRENCES ADDITION TO LYNDEN AS FILED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 46, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE SOUTH 66°34’31” WEST ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY MARGIN OF FRONT STREET A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 22°22’34” WEST A DISTANCE OF 140.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY MARGIN OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY BETWEEN FRONT AND GROVER STREETS; THENCE NORTH 66°34’31” EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY MARGIN A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF A PARCEL AS DESCRIBED IN STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED UNDER AUDITORS FILE NO. 1529480, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE NORTH 22°27’21” WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF A PORTION OF A VACATED ALLEY AS DESCRIBED IN CITY OF LYNDEN VACATION ORDINANCE NO. 1102, A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66°34’31” EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID VACATED ALLEY A DISTANCE OF 72.49 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 1; THENCE NORTH 01°39’49” EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF BLOCK 1, A DISTANCE OF 22.08 FEET; THENCE NORTH 66°34’31” EAST ALONG A LINE 162 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF GROVER STREET, A DISTANCE OF 125.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 23°25’56” EAST ALONG A LINE 25 FEET EASTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 3 OF SAID BLOCK 1, A DISTANCE OF 81.41 FEET TO SAID NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY MARGIN; THENCE SOUTH 41°25’46” WEST ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY MARGIN A DISTANCE OF 231.96 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 131 E Front Street, Lynden. requesting a conditional use permit and three variances to allow the expansion and upgrade to the existing PSE Substation at the above noted address. The application was determined to be complete on June 7, 2022, and the notice of completeness was postmarked on that date.

A public hearing with the Lynden Planning Commission has been tentatively scheduled for August 25, 2022. 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 so by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by August 24 , 2022, or by attending the public hearing to be held at 7:00 P.M. August 25, 2022, at the City of Lynden City Hall Annex, 205 4th Street.

Published August 10, 2022

Ferndale LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE The City of Ferndale has received application(s) from the applicant referenced below for a proposed development project within the city limits. Based on review of the

materials submitted, the development applications have been determined to be complete. The City has received and reviewed a SEPA checklist for probable adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposed project and expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this project.

Pursuant to Title14 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the City’s receipt of the development applications.

The public and affected agencies are invited to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project and receive copies of the subsequent Threshold Determination (the MDNS), if requested.

This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal.

APPLICANT: Bissell, John –David Evans and Associates APPLICATION NUMBER (S): 21001-PUD, 21002-SE DATE OF APPLICATION(S): 21001-PUD (01-05-21) PROJECT LOCATION: The project site is located at 6276 Portal Way, Parcel Number 3902173502300000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is proposing to construct a mixed-use Planned Unit Development (PUD) on the western portion of the 18 -acre site with one (1) commercial building of up to 12,700 SF and nine (9) multifamily residential buildings consisting of up to 350 apartments, and 668 vehicle parking stalls. The project includes landscaping, open space areas, off-street parking, and infrastructure improvements. The development will include a trail connecting the development and a park that is open to the public that also includes additional parking for 40 vehicles within the northeastern corner of the property. The applicant is proposing to cut up to 7,000 cubic yards and fill up to 54,600 cubic yards. The applicant proposes to fill two (2) isolated wetlands on the subject property with permanent impacts that will total 1.15 acres. The applicant is proposing wetland impact mitigation in the form of wetland creation, wetland enhancement and buffer enhancement.

The following reports have been prepared directly related to the project: · Geotechnical Report, Geotest Inc. · Critical Areas, Wetland Resources Inc. · Traffic Study, Gibson Traffic Inc. · Drainage Report, Harmsen and Associates Inc. REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests a SEPA Determination from the City of Ferndale.

THE CITY INTENDS TO ISSUE A: Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: August 10 – August 24, 2022 CONTACT: Michael Cerbone, SEPA Administrator comment@cityofferndale.org P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 (360) 685-2367 Required permits and approvals include, but may not be limited to: 1. PUD Approval, City of Ferndale 2. SEPA Threshold Determination, City of Ferndale 3. Land Disturbance Permit, City of Ferndale 4. Building Permit, City of Ferndale The lead agency for this proposal has determined that the project does not have a probable adverse impact on the environment, mitigation measures will be covered through the City of Ferndale regulations and review process.

In addition to compliance with current City regulations, the following mitigation measures were identified relative to the proposed project: EARTH: During construction, the contractor will install all appropriate measures and Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be in place to prevent erosion as required by the City of Ferndale, including mechanisms such as silt fences and straw waddles that are designed to capture sediment.

Compliance with the City’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for soil stabilization is required. The applicant proposes an engineered drainage system to manage stormwater.

AIR: Erosion and sediment control best management practices will be used during construction. Spraying the disturbed soil with water will limit the amount of dust. Idling of work vehicles will be reduced or eliminated.

WATER: The contractor will implement Temporary Erosion and Sediment Controls (TESC) and Best Management Practices (BMP) and construct an engineered storm water management system designed to meet current Department of Ecology manual requirements.

Any wetland/critical area work must comply with the City’s Critical Areas Ordinance.

The applicant has received preliminary approval of the wetland mitigation plan contained within Critical Areas Report and Mitigation Plan, dated June 17, 2022, pursuant to the following conditions: Condition 1, relocate the portion of creation area Wetland A-B proposed within existing forest outside so that existing forest is not impacted.

Condition 2, include the location of the earthen berm and notch on

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the Critical Areas Report and Mitigation Plan Map. Condition 3, confirm Ecology concurs with the credit debit method results that the proposed mitigation is sufficient to compensate for the proposed impacts and to achieve no net loss of wetland function.

Condition 4, include Selecting Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach worksheet results within the revised report/plan and concur Ecology confirms the method.

Condition 5, include cumulative impacts assessment or reference to location within revised report/plan that covers said assessment as ATSI was unable to find.

Condition 6, if the project changes as a result of Ecology perimeter buffers given their Administrative Order, a copy of the revised report/plan shall be submitted to the City of Ferndale for review.

PLANTS: The development will preserve open space in the eastern portion of the site for the preservation of wetlands, buffers and the creation of a neighborhood park.

The site development will incorporate landscaping plans per City of Ferndale regulations. Mitigation plantings for wetland buffer impacts will be implemented onsite.

Site to be revegetated after the land disturbance.

ENERGY: The project will be built to the latest adopted energy code standards.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: All construction activities will be limited to daylight hours, generally between 7 am and 10 pm.

Any potential spills during construction activities and subsequent daily use will be addressed immediately in accordance with City of Ferndale and Washington State Department of Ecology standards and requirements.

Any hazardous materials onsite during construction or as part of subsequent daily use must be stored in accordance with adopted State and local regulations. The City reserves the right to require that the quantity and type of materials be identified.

Construction equipment will be closely monitored when onsite to identify any possible leaks.

HOUSING: Buildings will comply with the City’s design guidelines.

Payment of applicable storm, park, traffic, and school impact fees is mandatory. Payment of water and sewer connection fees shall also be paid.

AESTHETICS: The project will comply with the City’s design guidelines for the underlying zone.

LIGHT AND GLARE: Landscape buffering will be added as necessary, and lighting will be downward facing.

RECREATION: The development will include a trail connecting the development and a park that is open to the public that also includes parking within the northeastern corner of the property.

Compliance with the City’s Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan is required.

TRANSPORTATION: The City has received and reviewed the Traffic Impact Analysis, dated May, 2022.

Payment of traffic impact fees. Access roads will be constructed to City standard.

CULTURAL RESOURCES: Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources: Should archaeological resources (e.g., shell midden, animal remains, stone tools) be observed during project activities, all work in the immediate vicinity should stop, and the area should be secured. The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (Stephanie Jolivette, Local Government Archaeologist 360586-3088) and the Lummi Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office (Lena Tso, THPO 360-312-2257; Tamela Smart, Deputy THPO 360312-2253) should be contacted immediately to help assess the situation and to determine how to preserve the resource(s). Compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to archaeological resources is required.

Inadvertent Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains on Non-Federal and Non-Tribal Land in the State of Washington (RCWs 68.50.645, 27.44.055, and 68.60.055) “If ground disturbing activities encounter human skeletal remains during the course of construction, then all activity will cease that may cause further disturbance to those remains. The area of the find will be secured and protected from further disturbance until the State provides notice to proceed. The finding of human skeletal remains will be reported to the county medical examiner/coroner and local law enforcement in the most expeditious manner possible. The remains will not be touched, moved, or further disturbed. The county medical examiner/coroner will assume jurisdiction over the human skeletal remains and make a determination of whether those remains are forensic or non-forensic. If the county medical examiner/coroner determines the remains are non-forensic, then they will report that finding to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) who will then take jurisdiction over the remains. The DAHP will notify any appropriate cemeteries and all affected tribes of the find. The State Physical Anthropologist will make a determination of whether the remains are Indian or Non-Indian and report that finding to any appropri-

ate cemeteries and the affected tribes. The DAHP will then handle all consultation with the affected parties as to the future preservation, excavation, and disposition of the remains” (DAHP).

Published August 10, 2022

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project Name: Ferndale Water System Emergency Intertie Bid Date: August 31, 2022 - 1:00 PM Pre-Bid Meeting: August 22, 2022 – 1:00 PM Engineer: Wilson Engineering LLC, Bellingham, WA Engineers Estimate: $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 (including sales tax) NOTICE TO IS HEREBY GIVEN

BY THE CITY OF FERNDALE that sealed bids will be received from contractors by the Public Works Director for the Ferndale Water System Emergency Intertie project. Bids may be hand-delivered to the second floor of City Hall, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, WA, or mailed to PO Box 936, Ferndale, WA 98248. Bids will be received until 1:00 PM on August 31, 2022. All bids shall be received in sealed envelopes with “FERNDALE WATER SYSTEM EMERGENCY INTERTIE” marked plainly thereon.

Said bids will then and there by opened and read aloud. Bidders and other properly interested parties are invited to be present at the bid opening.

The project involves the installation of 10” - 16” diameter water main, vaults, and appurtenances per the contract documents. Bids received after the time fixed for opening cannot be considered.

Please contact either Brian Smith or Andy Law, Wilson Engineering, (360) 733-6100, for project information. Only bids from bidders who have obtained the Contract Documents and have requested to be listed on the Planholders’ List, will be accepted. Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at Wilson Engineering LLC, 805 Dupont Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.

Hard copies are available for purchase ($100 non-refundable fee), or may be downloaded from the Wilson Engineering project website at https://wilsonengineering.com/ bidding-documents/.

A deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier’s check, or bond in the amount of 5% of the greatest amount bid must be submitted with each bid proposal.

Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City.

There will be a non-mandatory, pre-bid meeting for the Project held at 1:00 PM, Monday August 22, 2022, at the project site, 4562 Wynn Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226.

The City shall reject any bid not accompanied by bid security. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. The City of Ferndale is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, Minority and Womenowned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. All bidders must be licensed contractors registered in the State of Washington.

All work performed on this project will be subject to prevailing state wage rates. Contractor will be required to obtain a City of Ferndale business license prior to mobilization.

Published August 10 & 17, 2022

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project Name: Ferndale Church Rd Water Pump Sta Upgrade Bid Date: August 31, 2022 - 1:00 PM Pre-Bid Meeting: August 24, 2022 – 1:00 PM Engineer: Wilson Engineering LLC, Bellingham, WA Engineers Estimate: $750,000 to $1,000,000 (including sales tax) NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed bids will be received from contractors by the Public Works Director, City of Ferndale, until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 for the Ferndale Church Road Water Pump Station Upgrade. Hand delivered bids should be delivered to the second floor of City Hall (2095 Main Street, Ferndale WA 98248); however, mailed bids are to be addressed to City of Ferndale, P.O. Box 936, Ferndale WA 98248. All bids shall be received in sealed envelopes with “FERNDALE CHURCH RD WATER PS UPGRADE” marked plainly thereon. The Project involves the proposed water pump station upgrades per contract documents.

Said bids will then and there be opened and read aloud. Bidders and other properly interested parties are invited to be present at the bid opening. Bids received after the time fixed for opening cannot be considered.

Please contact either Jeff Christner or Sam Rodriguez, Wilson Engineering, (360) 733-6100, for project information. Only bids from bidders who have obtained the Contract Documents and

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have requested to be listed on the Planholders’ List, will be accepted.

Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at the City of Ferndale Public Works Department, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 98248. Hard copies are available for purchase ($200 non-refundable fee), or may be downloaded from the project website at https://wilsonengineering.com/ bidding-documents/ A deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier’s check, or bond in the amount of 5% of the greatest amount bid must be submitted with each bid proposal.

Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City.

There will be A non-mandatory, pre-bid meeting for the Project held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, at City Hall, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 98248.

A site visit to the Ferndale Church Rd Water Pump Station site will follow the meeting.

The City shall reject any bid not accompanied by bid security. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. The City of Ferndale is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, Minority and Womenowned businesses are encouraged to submit bids.

All bidders must be licensed contractors registered in the State of Washington. All work performed on this project will be subject to prevailing state wage rates. Contractor will be required to obtain a City of Ferndale business license prior to mobilization.

Published August 10 & 17, 2022

Sumas LEGAL CITY OF SUMAS NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sumas hereby gives notice of a pending application for a floodplain development permit variance. The applicant is Tim Vander Meulen, who propose to construct a 2-story accessory structure with the lowest floor below the FEMA base flood elevation.

The subject property is located at 515 Mitchelle Street, within the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 35, Township 41 North, Range 04 East of W.M. within Sumas WA. The subject site is identified under the following County Assessor’s tax parcel number: 410435 153055.

The public comment period for this application is from August 10 through August 25, 2022. Written comments may be submitted during that period to Sumas City Hall at the address shown below.

The Sumas City Council will hold a public hearing regarding this application at Sumas City Hall on September 12, 2022 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The complete application is available for review at Sumas City Hall during normal business hours.

Sumas City Hall 433 Cherry Street PO Box 9 Sumas, WA 98295 (360) 988-5711 Published August 10, 2022

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 202 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA19-852827-RM Title Order No.: 8751019 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2100301673 Parcel Number(s): 143340 \ 4005224230900000 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: JOEL W HERRERA, A SINGLE PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): M&T Bank Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: M&T Bank I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of

Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 9/9/2022, at 10:00 AM At main entrance Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL 1: LOT 9, PEACEFUL VALLEY DIVISION NUMBER 2B, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 19 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 12 TO 14, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL 2: AN EASEMENT FOR EGRESS, INGRESS AND UTILITIES, OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS PRIVATE ROADWAYS WITHIN THE PLAT OF SUDDEN VALLEY, DIVISION NO. 1, AS PER THE MAP THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS, PAGES 77 TO 81, INCLUSIVE, IN THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AS RESERVED BY THE DEDICATION ON THE FACE OF SAID PLAT. More commonly known as: 2841 GREEN VALLEY DRIVE, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/5/2010, recorded 3/15/2010, under Instrument No. 2100301673 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 9/26/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0902596 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from JOEL W HERRERA, A SINGLE PERSON, as grantor(s), to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES LLC, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to M&T Bank, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2019-0400958 Trustor(s): JOEL W HERRERA, A SINGLE PERSON Recorded: 03/15/2010 as Instrument No. 2100301673, and reformed to correct the legal description pursuant to Default JUDGMENT filed on 03/03/2021 and recorded on 03/11/2021 as Instrument No. 2020-0301288 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of WHATCOM County, WASHINGTON; 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: $35,383.32. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $90,673.16, together with interest as provided in the Note from 11/1/2018 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 9/9/2022. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 8/29/2022 (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 8/29/2022 (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 8/29/2022 (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

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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 4/23/2019.

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: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663) or Web site: http://www. df i.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Tollfree: 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?webListAction=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-19852827-RM. Dated: 4/27/2022 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 9250241 Trustee Sale Number: WA19-852827-RM Sale Line: 855 2385118 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0178203 8/10/2022 8/31/2022 Published August 10 & 31, 2022

Probate Notice to Creditors LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In re the Estate of: JUDITH CRYSTAL LAUB A/K/A JUDY CRYSTAL LAUB, Deceased.

NO. 22-4-05045-1 SEA 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: August 3, 2022 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: KATHERINE JANE BECK ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: /s/ Kristi L. Richards ADDRESS FOR MAILING / SERVICE: SKELLENGER BENDER 1301 – 5th Avenue, #3401 Seattle, WA 98101-2605 206-623-6501 KING COUNTY CAUSE NUMBER: 22-4-05045-1 SEA Published August 3, 10 & 17, 2022

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES B. TILLEY Deceased.

Cause No. 22-4-00669-37 Judge: EVAN P. JONES 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: August 3, 2022 Personal Representative: HANNAH TILLEY Address for Mailing or Service: C/O Attorney for Personal Representative: ERIN GLASS, WSBA #39746, Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212 Published August 3, 10 & 17, 2022

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Alan R. “Randy” Chiabai, Deceased.

Cause No. 22-4-00191-37 Judge: David E. Freeman PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: August 10, 2022 Personal Representative: Linda L. Chiabai Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron M. Rasmussen, WSBA #29496 Address for Mailing or Service: Barron Smith Daugert PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212 Published August 10, 17 & 24, 2022

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of George A. Reimann, Deceased.

Cause No. 22-4-00679-37 Judge: LEE GROCHMAL 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: AUGUST 10, 2022 Personal Representative: JULIE P. REIMANN Address for Mailing or Service: C/O Attorney for Personal Representative: Andrew Heinz, WSBA #37086, Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC, 300 North Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212

ESTATE OF: DARRYL L. VANDERHAAK, Deceased.

NO. 22-4-00651-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that on July 6, 2022, Judy A. VanderHaak was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Darryl L. VanderHaak. Any person who has a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statue of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney, at the address stated bellow, a copy of the claim with the Court.

The claim must be presented with the later of (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) c; or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred; except, however, as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.0511 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication. August 10, 2022.

Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje WSBA# 21843 Attorney for Judy A. VanderHaak, Personal Representative Published August 10, 17 & 24, 2022

Published August 10, 17 & 24, 2022

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

Big Rock LLC, 9615 Crape Road, Sumas, WA 98295-9305, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, East 4th Street Improvements, is located along East 4th Street between E Madison Street through to Gillies Road in Nooksack, Washington 98247.

This project involves 3 acres of soil disturbance for road construction activities.

The receiving waterbody is the Sumas River.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: JOHN L. ERICKSON, Deceased.

No. 22-4-00379-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Judge: Lee Grochmal The Personal Representative (PR) named below has been appointed as PR of this estate. Persons having claims against the Decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present their claims in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the PR or the PR’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 PR 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 Section 11 of this Act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of first publication: July 20, 2022 DATED this 18 day of July, 2022.

Cheryl L. Erickson Personal Representative 2208 G Street, Suite 2 Bellingham, WA 98225 Published July 27 & August 3, 10, 2022

Published August 3 & 10, 2022

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INVITATION FOR BID CITY OF LYNDEN SOUTH PARK STREET WATER MAIN AND OVERLAY CITY OF LYNDEN PROJECT

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

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NUMBER 2019-18 Bid Date: August 25, 2022 Engineer’s Estimate: $1.6 million Sealed bid proposals will be received by the City of Lynden at the 2nd floor Public Works Department, Lynden City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington, 98264, (360) 354-3446, until 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 25, 2022, and will then and there be opened and publicly read.

This contract provides for the structural overlay of approximately 1,300 linear feet of South Park Street from West Park St. to Depot Rd. including Park Place and Beernink Lane. Work to be performed under this contract shall include the grinding and reshaping the existing roadway, and the construction of pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, and driveways. Other work includes the installation of approximately 1,900 linear feet of water main and appurtenances. Miscellaneous stormwater improvements and replacements will be constructed throughout the project. All work shall be in accordance with the Contract Plans, Special Provisions, the Standard Specifications, and Standard Plans.

All materials, equipment, labor, and other miscellaneous items required to complete the work shall be furnished by the contractor.

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond and payment bond both in an amount of 100 percent (100%) of the contract price within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Lynden. All bidders and subcontractors shall have a contractor’s license to work in the State of Washington and a City of Lynden Business License.

Information, copies of maps, plans, specifications, and addenda for this project will be available online beginning August 10, 2022 at http://www.lyndenwa.org/public-works-projects. The bid documents will also be available for purchase at the Public Works Department, 2nd Floor, Lynden City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington 98264. A non-refundable fee of $80.00 (eighty dollars) will be charged for each set of bid documents. An additional $15.00 (fifteen dollar) fee will be charged for mailing. Checks should be made payable to the City of Lynden and mailed to the Public Works Department, 300 4th Street, Lynden WA 98264. Contractors who download plans and specifications are advised to e-mail sytsmah@ lyndenwa.org to be added to the plan holders list, to receive any addenda, and to receive responses to questions that may be issued.

Questions regarding this project may be directed to Reichhardt and Ebe Engineering, Inc., 423 Front Street, Lynden, Washington 98264, (360) 354-3687. Questions will be received and answered in accordance with Section 1-02.4(1) of the Special Provisions.

The City of Lynden reserves the right to accept a proposal of the bidder submitting the lowest responsible bid, to reject any or all bids, republish the call for bids, revise or cancel the work to be performed, or do the work otherwise, if the best interest of the City is served thereby. The City of Lynden also reserves the right to postpone the bid award for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after bid opening.

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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TERMINATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO: • Megann Jeanne Wiggins, Mother, and Zachary Arndt, Alleged Father of Brandon Tyson Arndt, b.d. 05/24/21, Termination Petition 22-7-00537-31 filed on May 09, 2022.

A Termination Hearing will be held on Monday October 3, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Snohomish County Juvenile Justice Center, 2801 10th Street, Everett, Washington 98201.

You are notified that a petition has been filed in this matter requesting that your parental rights to the above-named child be terminated.

You have important legal rights and you must take steps to protect your interests. This petition could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. THE ABOVE NAMED INDIVIDUALS ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR at said hearing regarding your child. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the court may take evidence against you, make findings of fact, and order that your parental rights be terminated without further notice to you.

To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Petition, and/or to view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/TRM HEIDI PERCY, Clerk of the Superior Court; JASON GREENFIELD, Deputy Clerk Published August 3, 10 & 17, 2022

LEGAL THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM THE CENTER CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Washington non-profit corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

NATHANIEL C. TURBUSH and JANE DOE TURBUSH, husband and wife, and their marital community, if married; CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC; SUDDEN VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, a Washington nonprofit corporation; and any unknown party claiming any interest in the real property that is the subject of this proceeding, Defendants.

NO: 22 2 00499 37 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Judge Evan P. Jones THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, to: Nathaniel C. Turbush and Jane Doe Turbush, husband and wife, and their community, if married; and any unknown party claiming any interest in the real property that is the subject of this proceeding.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within 60 days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to-wit, within 60 days after the 3rd day of August, 2022, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, The Center Condominium Owners Association, 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: Unit No. 36, The Center Condominium, according to the Declaration thereof, recorded June 14, 1976, under Auditor’s File No. 1219866, and any amendments thereto, records of Whatcom County, Washington.

Situate in Whatcom County, Washington.

APN: 370408 144343 0035 PID: 33042 DATED this 25th day of July, 2022.

Law Offices of Gregory E. Thulin, P.S. Gregory E. Thulin, WSBA #21752 Attorney for Plaintiff Published August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & September 7, 2022

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Business & Service Directory

ANTIQUES

CONCRETE

Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell

Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC

APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES

CONSTRUCTION

1214 W. Axton Rd. #B, Ferndale • 360-526-2305 www.facebook.com/applegrovejunctionantiques

360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com

TSquared Inc Construction & Roofing

DeWaard & Bode

Troy Visser • 360-815-2616

Outlet Store: 4175 Hannegan Road B’ham 360-733-5900 • www.dewaardandbode.com

Premier Dental Center

Hinton Chevrolet Buick

EYE CARE

Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham

AUTOMOTIVE

8139 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden • 866-230-4195

Imhof Automotive

Maintenance • Repair • Restoration Over 40 Years Experience-Master Certified Ferndale • 360-393-8938

Jim’s Automotive Experts, Inc.

102 East Main Street, Everson • 360-966-4440 Les Schwab Tire Center • 360-380-4660

1731 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale www.lesschwab.com

Louis Auto Glass

1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840 407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232 1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759

Pete’s Auto Repair LLC

6209 Portal Way, Ferndale 360-380-2277 • www.petesautorepair.net

Point S Zylstra Tire

501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493

Roger Jobs Automotive

Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen • www.rogerjobs.com 2200 Iowa St., Bellingham • 360-734-5230

Service Pro of Nooksack

208 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4664

Vavra Auto Body

411 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack • 360-966-4444

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Bank of the Pacific

1800 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-8780 www.BankofthePacific.com

Banner Bank

138 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden 360-354-8100 • www.bannerbank.com

DENTAL

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Everson Vision Clinic, Dr. Alex Ilyin, OD

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

CHS Northwest

www.LyndenTribune.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Support Services, LLC

As-built floor plans, marketing photography Art Van Allen ~ 360-255-1477 ressllc@gmail.com facebook.com/RealEstateSupportServicesLLC

RE/MAX Whatcom County- Rick Meyer

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Branch Manager, GRI, CRS, SRES 1841 Front St, Lynden • 360-410-1213 www.meyermax.com • rmeyer@remax.net

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

HOME LOANS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE

3500 Meridian St., Bellingham • 360-734-4010 Leader One Financial Corporation 1720 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale • 360-380-0578 415 Depot St., Lynden • 360-306-3800 119 17th St., Fairway, Lynden • 360-354-5671 300 Main St., Lynden • 360-354-1198 102 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4193 www.chsnw.com

Portal Way Farm and Garden

6100 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-384-3688 www.PortalWayFarmAndGarden.com

Smits Compost

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

FINE JEWELRY

Originals by Chad

521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

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

FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

Colony House Furniture

303 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5554 www.colonyhousefurniturelynden.com

GARAGE DOORS

David Ohligschlager, Branch Manager 102 Grover St., #208, Lynden • 360-815-1768 www.daveo.leader1.com • daveo@leader1.com NMLS #12007 & #422225

Bellingham RV Storage

Quality Covered RV Storage Bakerview/Irongate area • Bellingham, WA 360-671-6100 • BellinghamRVBoatStorage.com

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL RECYCLING, REMOVAL & Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc 8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868 YARD DEBRIS www.amywarenski.com

Green Earth Technology

501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

774 Meadowlark Rd., Lynden • 360-354-4936

Brown & Brown

Country Financial®, Len Corneto

102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197 Brim Rentals 350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411 Country Financial® www.brimtractor.com

Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative Westside Building Supply 1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975 Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC 4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham 360-527-2334 • hicllc.net

Guide Insurance Services

8108 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-2200

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com

Oltman Insurance & Financial Services 360-354-5988 8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden

Vibrant USA

504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com

Overhead Door Company of Bellingham VanDalen Insurance

1225 E. Sunset Dr. # 150, Bellingham 360-738-0359 • www.sunsetbeautysupply.com

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

CABINETS

Lynden Tribune

2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com

BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS

Sunset Beauty Supply

www.LyndenPrintCo.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Lynden Interiors

FARM & GARDEN

Lynden Print Company

Lynden Family Medicine • 360-354-1333 1610 Grover St., Suite D-1, Lynden Birch Bay Family Medicine • 360-371-5855 8097 Harborview Rd., Blaine www.familycarenetwork.com Ferndale Family Medical Center • 360-384-1511 5580 Nordic Way, Ferndale

2086 Main St, Ferndale - 360-380-4553 dentistferndale.com 205 W Main St, Everson • 360-966-0445 Bethgutman.evc@aol.com

PRINT & PUBLISHING

Family Care Network

202 Ohio St, Bellingham • 360-734-5960 www.ohdbellingham.com

Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

LUMBER

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Coconut Kenny’s

1740 Labounty Dr. Ste #1, Ferndale • 360-656-5974 8122 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-392-8435

Little Caesars

1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656

ROOFING

Joostens Roofing

Bellingham • 360-815-7663

Mt. Baker Roofing, Inc.

360-733-0191 • www.mtbakerroofing.com

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

Tyas & Tyas

3966 Deeter Rd., Everson • 360-988-6895

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Lynden Interiors

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155 Westside Building Supply

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

Westside Building Supply

Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc. 250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden

Bellingham Mediation & Consulting

MEDIATION

CARPET CLEANING

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

SOLAR & REFRIGERATION

2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

Northwest Professional Services 360-354-4145 • www.npsclean.com 191 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden

CEMETERIES

Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com

Westside Building Supply

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

360-354-3400

Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop

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

GREASE TRAP CLEANING

East Wiser Lake Rd., Lynden • 360-647-4001 Lynden Cemetery • www.lyndencemetery.com South Side of Front St., Lynden • 360-647-4001

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

Bay City Supply

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

CLEANING SUPPLIES

360-671-7400 • www.baycitysupply.com P.O. Box 2073, 1250 Iowa Street Bellingham, WA 98229

COFFEE

Cruisin Coffee

1976 Kok Rd., Lynden Town Plaza, Lynden 5885 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-738-3789

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

Louis Auto Glass

1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840 407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232 1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759 Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com 110 7th St., Lynden • 360-354-3937 1985 Main St., Ferndale • 360-384-5956

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

Sheri Russell, JD • 360-255-1666 www.bellinghammediation.com

MEDICARE INSURANCE PLANS

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com

VanDalen Insurance

Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433

Vibrant USA

504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

Eagle Tree, Spray & Pest Control 360-739-7101 All insects, trees, lawn & shrubs

Environmental Pest Control Inc.

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

Glacier Pacific LLC

9657 Crape Road, Sumas • 360-739-9903 glacierpacific14@gmail.com License # GLACIPL858KO

SPORTS & RECREATION

Dave’s Sports Shop

1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591

Lynden Skateway

421 Judson Street, Lynden • 360-354-3851 www.LyndenSkateway.com

VETERINARY

Kulshan Veterinary

8880 Benson Rd, Lynden 6220 Portal Wy, Ferndale www.kulshanvet.com • 360-354-5095

VITAMINS

Lynden Nutrition Center

3003 Bennett Drive, Bellingham • 360-676-5120 527 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4884 www.epestcontrol.net

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If you are interested in a listing for only $99 for one year or $15 per month call 360-354-4444 or 360-384-1411 today!

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.