Ferndale Record December 14 2022

Giving for flood victims matched up to $150K in December

Whatcom Community Foundation Resilience Fund is boosted

By Cal Bratt For the Tribune

WHATCOM — rough Dec. 31, all giving to help still-needy ood victims through the Whatcom Community Foundation will be matched up to $150,000. e extra support that can be

raised will go to the nonpro t Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group, to directly help the hundreds who are still struggling to get back on their feet, said Scott Du ey, recently hired as director of client services.

“We still have a great need,” Du ey said.

e help could go to buy materials to rebuild houses, to supply appliances and heating, or even to give winter clothes, diapers and gift cards to families at Christmas.

At the one-year point from the November 2021 ooding -- the worst natural disaster ever to hit Whatcom County -- the What-

com Community Foundation said last month that 590 families were still seeking disaster aid and 48 families still need permanent housing. Full recovery may take up to three years.

Du ey said that althoughnancial aid has come from the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, “it’s still not really enough with all the work that needs to be done.” He asks the local community to continue to be supportive as it has been.

Also needed are contractors or trades people to donate their

Music teachers spark passion for arts

North county may coordinate on water issues

By Cal Bratt For the Tribune

WHATCOM — irteen north-county political entities could join together in an interlocal agreement on shared water resource concerns.

So far, the City of Lynden, Birch Bay Water & Sewer District and ve rural watershed districts have signed on to the agreement.

e cities of Ferndale, Everson, Nooksack, Sumas and Blaine are all invited to join in, as is the countywide Public Utility District, according to Dan Eisses, general manager of the Birch Bay district, which headed up the effort.

e focus is especially on two upcoming matters, Eisses said. ose are the expected 2023 start of court-directed water rights adjudication in the Nooksack River watershed and the lead-up to a 2025 update of the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan looking years into the future.

FERNDALE — According to Ferndale’s three middle school music teachers, the early-teen years are a crucial time for learning. at’s exactly why they love teaching at Horizon and Vista.

“We take them through this crazy time in life, when their brains are going through a massive growth spurt,” said middle school orchestra teacher Morgan Schwab. “We all have very special jobs, and we all know it.”

“We’re living the dream,” added middle school band teacher Chelsea Menefee. Menefee, Schwab and middle school choir teacher Deborah Ogle have been educating Ferndale’s students for a combined 18 years, on top of decades of professional music experience. And they impart important life lessons beyond how to play a tuba or how to sing in-tune.

“We teach students how to focus, how to have determination, how to say, ‘Okay, I made a mistake, but let’s try it again,’” said

Menefee.

Other core subjects nd their way into Ferndale’s music classes as well, the teachers said. Students learn about the physics of sound waves, use their math skills to count measures, and discover the historical context behind the eras their favorite songs were written.

Ogle also noted that they’re giving students a hobby and skill they can enjoy for most of their life.

“I always tell my students that music is the sport that you can do forever,” she said.

All three teachers have some strategies to get their students invested in their music programs. One method is to have them interact with the high school musicians, whether that’s having the FHS choir perform at Vista and Horizon, or letting the middle schoolers perform with the pep band at a football game.

Performances and competitions also motivate middle schoolers, the teachers said.

e middle school and FHS bands joined

together in June to win rst place at the Lynden Farmers’ Day Parade, and the combined Vista and Horizon orchestra received the high score out of all regional schools at a contest last year in the San Juan Islands.

“After they perform, they’re just red up,” said Schwab. “At the San Juan contest last year, their competitive spirit just came out.”

Also, of course, it helps when students get to perform songs that they already love, from pep band classics like “Louie, Louie” to Disney musical hits.

“Getting the kids involved, part of it has to do with picking repertoire that they really like,” said Ogle. “Right now, my eighth graders are doing High School Musical, and they love it.”

While the students are primarily learning music, middle school music classes provide lots of life lessons as well, the teachers said.

“Our number one goal is to make sure we’re fostering better human beings for the world,” said Schwab. “We just happen to get to play beautiful music at the same time.”

It is to coordinate on water resource information and solutions for the area north of the Nooksack River, he noted.

“ e hope is that it’s something we can get our hands around. Maybe we can provide guidance on what we want for our speci c area,” Eisses said.

Robert Carmichael is involved as the attorney for both the City of Lynden and the Birch Bay district.

e included watershed districts are those of Bertrand, Drayton, North Lynden, South Lynden and Sumas.

“ is north county group would also be a vehicle to share legal and other resources and obtain funding for water resource solutions made necessary by water rights adjudication,” stated the Lynden City Council’s Nov. 7

Nooksack resident Aaron Kurashige used his drone – to record flooding across Whatcom County.

Interlocal agreement looks toward water rights adjudication and county planning update

Courtesy Ferndale School District

Morgan Schwab is one of three middle school music teachers in the Ferndale School District. Schwab, middle school band teacher Chelsea Menefee and middle school choir teacher Deborah Ogle have been educating Ferndale’s students for a combined 18 years, on top of decades of professional music experience. And they impart important life lessons beyond how to play a tuba or how to sing in-tune. (Courtesy Ferndale School District)

Bob Van Beek

On Dec. 5, Robert “Bob” Van Beek, surrounded by his family, passed quietly away at the Christian Health Care Center.

Bob was born Nov. 1, 1932 in Brookings, South Dakota to parents George and Angeline (Piebenga) Van Beek. He attended Ebenezer Christian School through the eighth grade.

In 1952, Bob joined the Army and served just shy of two years.

Dolores Schipper

Dolores (Bosman)

Bob married Leona Clapp on Feb. 4, 1955 in Volga, South Dakota. In December 1959, Robert along with his bride Leona moved to Lynden where they were lifelong dairy farmers on Axling Road. It was there they raised their ve children, weaving a thread of hard work, an honest day’s wage, family time, and a love for their Lord.

For many years, Bob was an elder or deacon at First Christian Reformed Church and a board member at Ebenezer Christian School.

Robert is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Leona in 2010; children Bradley, Tamela, and Rachelle; parents George and Angeline Van Beek; brother, George Van Beek Jr.; sister, Harriet Johnston; and brothers-in-law, Sydney Oostma and Jim Johnston.

Bob is survived by children Barry (Sharon) Van Beek, Teri (Gord) Nonho , Bruce (Coni) Van Beek, Denise (Mike) Kooi, and Donelle (Je ) Fast; grandchildren, Ryan Van Beek, Amanda (Matt) McDonald, Eric (Ricki) Nonho , Kevin (Janilynn) Nonho , Amy (Ben) Wheeler, Brittany (John) DeGroot, Kayla Van Beek, Shane

ated from Lynden Christian School in 1961.

After high school, Dolores worked for about three years at the Lynden Tribune, and then moved to Denver, Colorado where she met her future husband, Leland “Hap” Heusinkveld. ey were married in 1967 and had three children: Brian, Bruce and Beth. roughout their marriage they lived in Sioux Center, Iowa and Denver, Colorado.

Dolores enjoyed cooking, baking, walking, and gardening, but what she re-

(Nicole) Van Beek, Matthew Kooi, Jordan, (Anna) Kooi, Jessica (Jake) DeBruin, Alana Kooi, Katyln (TJ) Vis, Cody Fast (Jaclyn Engholm, ancé), and Kimberly (Levi) Postma; and greatgrandchildren, Braden Smit, Kaylee Smit, Maxwell McDonald, Lily Nonho , Henry Nonho , Bransyn Nonho , Payton Nonho , Tyren Nonho , Annyka De Groot, Emalynn De Groot, James De Groot, Hazel Van Beek, Paige Kooi, and Kennedy Kooi.

Bob will be greatly missed by his siblings, Leona Oostma, Eugene (Lillian) Van Beek, and Kathy (John) Oostra; sister-inlaw Sharon Van Beek; and broth-

ally enjoyed was being a caretaker of her family and friends.

Dolores enjoyed making home cooked meals and chocolate baked goods. She was involved in the Free Grace Reformed Church in Middleburg, Iowa and later in the Ireton Reformed Church.

Her husband Hap died in a truck accident in 1985. She later married Walter Schipper in 1991 and moved to Ireton where they enjoyed gardening, shing, and bus trips. Walter passed away in April of 2022.

Dolores is survived by her two sons: Brian Heusinkveld of Orange City, IA, and Bruce (Kim) Heusinkveld of Sioux Center and daughter, Beth (Travis) Tiedemann of Papillion, NE; her grandchildren: Carina Heusinkveld, Hannah Nunn, Brooke Heusinkveld, Alannah Olson, Brandon Tiedemann, Melissa Tiedemann and one great granddaughter, Evelyn Heusinkveld.

She is also survived by siblings: John (Arlis) Bosman of Lynden, Rich (Linda)

Jennifer Maarhuis

Jennifer Marie Standerfer Maarhuis, age 57, passed away on Dec. 4 at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Jennifer was born Aug. 1, 1965 in Prineville, OR to Jay and Nona Standerfer and grew up with her siblings Cindy, Marci and Dan.

Jennifer attended schools in Pendleton, OR and graduated with the class of 1984.

At age 18, Jennifer left eastern Oregon and attended Seattle Paci c University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in special education. While living in Seattle, Jennifer delighted in single life, especially wine tasting, with her dear life-long friends Tracey Guyor (Je ) and Ellyn Rose.

Jennifer began her career as a special education teacher and then later as an occupational therapy assistant at Highline Hospital.

In 1995, a co-worker and future sister in law Patty, invited Jennifer to a lakeside BBQ where she met a tall handsome farmer and soon-to-be-husband, Brent Maarhuis. Yes, it was a blind x up and serious interest at rst sight.

After a courtship of two years, Brent and Jennifer married on June 6, 1997 and the extended Maarhuis family lovingly took Jennifer into their hearts.

Brent and Jennifer started married life in Whatcom County on the Maarhuis Dairy farm where Jennifer joined the family business.

In 2000, Jennifer and Brent bought a home in Prosser, WA where they raised their beloved daughter Emily and settled into 25 years of joyful family life.

er-in-law Howard (Carol) Clapp.

If led, you may send memorials to the Lighthouse Mission, online at www.thelighthousemission. org/donation/ or the Christian Health Care Center 855 Aaron Dr., Lynden, WA, 98264.

A visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 5- 7 p.m.

e graveside service will be at Monumenta Cemetery on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10:15 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at First Christian Reformed Church, Lynden.

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

Bosman of Lynden, Sandi Mehl of Birch Bay, Karen (Bob) Vonhof of Redding, CA, Evelyn (Randy) Kloostra of Byron Center, MI and Lynette (Phil) Walters of Haugan, MT; sister-in-law Ruth (Hank) Roghair of Orange City, IA; brother-in-law, Virg (Donna) Heusinkveld of Chandler, AZ as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Dolores was preceded in death by her two husbands; her parents; a brother, Edward Bosman and her parents-in-law: Les and Etta Heusinkveld.

Dolores will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, caring nature, and love of family and friends.

e funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on ursday, Dec. 15 at the Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center, Iowa with Pastor Rich Bosman o ciating.

Interment followed the service at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sioux Center.

A recorded copy of the livestream of her funeral service can be seen at mfhonline.com/obituary/dolores-schipper.

During this time Jennifer worked as an occupational therapy assistant in the local Prosser area rehabilitation and extended care units. For the past three years, Jennifer worked as a special education teacher aide in the Prosser School District in the classroom and individually with students. She cared deeply for her students and their education.

Jennifer considered so many of her fellow educators at the Heights Elementary School as friends.

Jennifer was generous, open-hearted and compassionate throughout her life.

ough she seemed quiet, Jennifer had a sly sense of humor and infectious laugh. So many bene ted from her calm giving nature and willingness to listen, including countless rescued cats and a pair of dachshunds.

Jennifer expressed her love and creativity through delicious cooking, baking and gardening. Countless craft projects lled her home with colorful art.

After enrolling daughter Emily at 5 years old in the Sunnyside Dance Company (formerly known as Martin’s School of Dance), Jennifer devoted 14 years to being a dance mom.

Jennifer tirelessly designed props and accessory, drove to dance practice, worked at dance competitions across Washington state and became friends with so many other dance moms.

Life was centered around her family and close community. Jennifer loved and was loved. She inspired so many with her resilient spirit, gracious humor and generous hospitality.

Jennifer is survived by her husband Brent and her daughter, Emily. As well, Jennifer is survived by sisters Cindy Flatt (Ken, partner and Lloyd, son) of Walla Walla, WA and Marci Buschke (Kelly and Traci, daughters) of Pendleton, OR as well as brother Dan Leathers (Susan, wife and Meagan Melanie and Alex, children) of Dixie, WA.

Jennifer is preceded in death by her parents Jay

Sherry Salo

ey lived and laughed and loved and left.

-- James Joyce

And, so it was with our dear Sherry Lynn (Vandermay) Salo.

Sherry was born to Tamara and Larry Vandermay on Dec. 29, 1964, in Mt Vernon. She lived her life to the fullest, made friends easily, and never met a stranger.

Sherry had a strong family commitment and was in her element when her

Zack Ortiz

On Dec. 4, Zacarias Ortiz, “Zack,” 74 years old loving father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away.

Zack was born to Josefa and Zacarias Gaitan in March 1948 in Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He and his older brothers moved to the United States when they were very young. Eventually their family

Henry Buys

Henry P. Buys, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Yakima, on Nov. 30.

Henry was born on Aug. 3,1934, in Crookston, MN, the rst of nine children to Gerrit and Elsie Buys. e family moved to Lynden. In 1954, he married Annie Vanderveen, and they spent 45 years together.

ey had two daughters, Barbara “Lynn” and Denise. ey moved on to Quincy, WA, in 1964 and then to Yakima in 1978.

Henry loved collecting old cars, tractors, and other treasures. He also loved spending time with friends from church, motorcycle club, Antique car club, his co ee klatch, and his extensive family.

In 2000, Hank married Anne Brandvold. ey continued to enjoy traveling around the country and Europe, and entertaining friends.

Jennifer Maarhuis, continued from A2 and Nona Standerfer, her brothers-in-law Doug Flatt and Brett Buschke, as well as her niece Ste anie Flatt.

Scores of nieces, nephews, extended family, family by marriage, neighbors,

family was all together. She was funny, feisty, warm and loving.

Sherry quietly and unexpectedly left us as she slept on Nov. 16. She was 57. Sherry was very much loved and will be missed always.

Sherry was 13 years old when her family settled in Tillamook, OR. It was a perfect setting in which she could act on her love of animals.

Sherry became very involved raising and showing registered Simmental beef cows for both 4H and FFA projects.

Sherry made her way around the neighborhood on her Arabian horse Suede, riding with friends.

Recently, Orca her Golden Doodle,

settled in Lynden.

In his early years, Zack sang in a band with his brothers. ere is where he found the love of music. He enjoyed gardening, making his own wine, classic cars, nding treasures at the ea market and he was a San Francisco 49ers fan. His favorite player was Joe Montana.

Zack worked many jobs before settling at Intalco in the cast house for 33 years as a casting operator. He was described as humorous, mischievous, and grumpy, but in a good way. He was loved by all.

Four years ago, he was diagnosed with

Hank leaves behind a legacy of sel essness and community. He was a true example of how to blend your hobbies with the needs of your family and community.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents, Gerrit and Elsie Buys, and two sisters, Alta and Ruth.

He is survived by his rst wife Ann Hayden, his daughters Lynn Johnson and Denise (Michael) Sloon, grandchildren Kyle (Stephanie) Johnson, Nicol (Brian Reel) Sloon, Adam (Kayla) Sloon, Cody (Kelsey) Johnson, greatgrandchildren James, Emily, Cecelia, Sawyer and Percy, as well as six of his siblings, Evelyn (Arvid) Hagen, Gordon (Florine) Buys, Bob (Berniece) Buys, Ron (Marcia) Buys, Nella Terpstra, and Dave (Kathy) Buys, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and their children.

A memorial will be held for Henry next spring in Yakima. Please check the Neptune Society website.

colleagues, students, fellow dance moms and friends are devoted to Jennifer’s memory.

Jennifer’s family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the sta of the Idaho Community Hospital for their loving and skilled care.

Anna DeVries

Anna DeVries, age 86, of Lynden passed away ursday, Dec. 8.

spent his time at her side. When Sherry nished high school, she explored, but found her niche as a beloved member of the o ce sta at Tillamook Middle School.

Sherry was happy to spend time with the many wonderful people who were her friends.

Sherry so loved the students and had a special way of supporting those needing extra TLC. She liked going to work every day.

ose who left before Sherry include her mother Tamara; grandparents Ada and John Vandermay, Olga and Carl Taubenheim; uncle Chuck Taubenheim.

Sherry leaves behind her husband,

kidney failure. He could have given up then, but his family meant too much to him. Because of that, we got more time with him. We loved him very much for that.

Zack is survived by his children Gina (Lance) Heslep, Jennifer Shu elen, Zack (Sarah) Ortiz, Anne (Mary) Lambert and Judith Denham, his grandchildren Miranda Sebens, Chase Heslep, Mariah Shu elen, Jeramiah Shu elen, Alex Nigg, Donavan Nigg, Braxton Ortiz, Emmersyn Ortiz, Annistyn Ortiz, Catherine Lambert, Meah Denham, Jackson Denham, Cole Denham, and Gabe Denham. Zack also has six great-

Ken Salo; father Larry (Vicki) Vandermay; brother John (Peggy) Vandermay; treasured sons Steven (Crystal), Danny (Nikki) and Jake Pugh (Cheyanne Lickar); grandsons Kyron (5) and Lucas (2); aunts and uncles Carol (Bruce) Fancher, Gail Vandermay (Leon Henley), Kay (Steve) Price, Bruce (Ann) Taubenheim, Dick (Laura) Taubenheim; as well as Taubenheim, VanHenley and Price cousins Debbie, Kurt, Kevin, Lauralee, Danny, Kyle, Jim, Melanie, Katherine, Michael, Robby, Jerell and Leah.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Sherry’s name can send it to 4-H Youth Livestock Program, 2204 4th St., Tillamook, OR, 97141.

grandchildren. Zack is proceeded in death by his wife Nancy Ortiz, daughters Amy Ortiz and Terri Eveland, brothers Wally, Armondo, Greg, and Juan. Sisters Virginia, Carmen, and Rosa. His parents Josefa and Zacarias and his stepfather Greg Ortiz.

Zack didn’t want us to mourn him, he wanted us to celebrate. Please come and have a taco on Zack for a celebration of life on Dec. 20 at Christ the King Church in Bellingham at 12:30 p.m.

A private burial service will follow for the family at Moles Greenacres. He will be laid to rest with his wife.

that would be three generations of students.

In her summers, Anna worked a variety of positions at En eld Berry Farms.

Anna was born July 5, 1936 in Bellingham to parents Mike and Anna (Tjoelker) Roorda. She attended Ebenezer Christian School and Lynden Christian High School.

Anna married Aldrich “Scott” DeVries at First Reformed Church in Lynden on Oct. 21, 1955. Anna had three siblings: Shirley, Betty and Ted. For 36 years, Anna drove school bus for Lynden Christian School.

Anna loved driving the bus and knew all of her students by name -

Judy VanderLey

Anna enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids, hiking, watching school sports, and reading.

Anna’s favorite pastime was baking. She loved to make cookies.

When people came to visit, they would often leave with a bag of cookies. Anna was a member of Sumas Christian Reformed Church.

Anna is survived by her husband of 67 years, Scott DeVries; children: Richard (Pam) DeVries, Elaine DeVries, Donna (George) Atsma,

Marlys (Doug) Lambert, and Rachael (Seth) Berdan; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren.

Anna is preceded in death by her parents Mike and Anna Roorda, grandson Joel DeVries, sister Shirley Trueblood, brother Ted Roorda, and son-in-law George Atsma.

A memorial service will be at Greenwood Cemetery on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 1 pm., followed by a 2 p.m. memorial service at Sumas Christian Reformed Church, with reception following.

You may send memorials to the Whatcom Hospice House, 2800 Douglas Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225.

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

ter of Jake and Gertrude

A memorial service will be held at the Sunnyside Reformed Church (700 North 16th St., Sunnyside,

Judy graduated from Lynden Christian in 1962 and attended Dordt College in Iowa

WA) on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m., with a reception to follow.

Memorials may be made

her life, Rod VanderLey. In the years after, Rod graduated from seminary, she became a full-time mother of four children, and also embraced the position of pastor’s wife.

She loved others so well, and humbly served her family, church family and so many others with joy, compassion and generous hospitality.

to the American Cancer Society -- Breast Cancer Donations at https://donate3. cancer.org.

A celebration of Judy’s life was held at Tacoma Christian Reformed Community Church on Dec. 10.

Judy Bovenkamp VanderLey, of Puyallup, went to be with Jesus on Nov. 30 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Judy was the second daugh-

‘Toots’ Bovenkamp, born on Aug. 26, 1944, in Lynden.

where she met the love of

Snow days can be fun, productive

e weather seems to be heading to cold and colder yet. I tend to play the game of pretending endless summer is possible but the temperatures make it hard to continue with that aim.

It’s time to face the reality, layer the out ts, dig out the winter coats and snow boots.

Since I love to be outdoors as much as possible, I have les and piles of things for the rainy or snow days. I thought I would share a few if you happen to not be able to work remotely from home:  •Match socks from the pile languishing in a corner. If you can’t nd one that matches, put it with any other sock anyhow. It’s a good sock. One crafter in Bellingham

takes discarded clothes and makes clothes dolls.

•Reclaim broken jewelry or hem pants. Surely you are hanging onto something that means something to you but needs updating or repair.

• e pile of overdue library books is calling to you. Most of us have either library or other books that haven’t been read yet. Reach for one and post a review online.

•File paperwork or electronically le scanned items.

•Develop a new skill by watching YouTube such as xing children’s hair, repairing appliances, or  nding a new way to exercise.

•Discover all of the cool things on the Whatcom County Library

System’s website and research your ancestry. At wcls.org, look through Books & More, also Digital Content.

•Become an adherent of organizer Marie Kondo and clean out a closet, with clothes o to consignment, household goods to Second Chance, and other items to the round le. If something is in good condition think of regifting or using it for White Elephant holiday parties.

•Write and embellish not only Christmas cards for the rst time in years but maybe a note of encouragement or a thank you. So many people treasure getting mail that isn’t mail.

•Exhibit creativity by designing

a wardrobe for your cats. Okay, I had to interject some humor into this.

In the meantime, hunker down, turn on the Christmas tunes, decorate the tree, bake some cookies and share some with a neighbor. It’s OK to admit you like decorating sugar cookies and drinking eggnog. If you think of it, check on elderly neighbors to see if they need groceries or their sidewalks shoveled.

We all take turns helping others and eventually needing help ourselves.

Before you know it, the snow will melt. Life will go on and you may have actually enjoyed your new found spare time.

Late fire wildfire season points to need for better forest management

Last summer, our state’s wild re season was below normal — a welcome relief for re ghters and smoke-choked Washingtonians, especially city dwellers. However, that all changed this fall.

First, the 15,000acre Bolt Creek re erupted in early September near Skykomish along Highway 2.

Heavy smoke blanked the densely populated Puget Sound area causing Seattle to have the some of the worst air quality in the world.

en in mid-October the 2,000-acre Nakia Creek blaze ignited north of Camas forcing nearby residents and those in a corrections facility to evacuate. It spewed layers of thick suffocating haze over the PortlandVancouver metro area.

e con agration led e Columbian to editorialize for

LETTERS

Happy holidays to all

Editor,

better forest management. “Reducing the (wild re) threat requires not only addressing climate change and funding suppression techniques, but also properly managing forests.”

Twenty years ago, President George W. Bush made improved forest land management a priority. He signed the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003 legislation into law. It was designed to reduce the threat of destructive wild res, create jobs in rural communities, and to improve air quality.

It was to be the framework for land managers to cut through the mountains of red tape, stop interagency turf spats, and streamline permitting and public involvement.

Unfortunately, Bush’s plan drew re from preservationists

I Love Lynden, a charming town with friendly folk and old fashioned architecture. One of my favorite times is at Christmas. Driving down Front Street and looking at all the beautiful lights including wonderful very large animated holiday light statues. It was wonderful.

Sadly, commercialism has replaced good old fashioned Lynden ... I am speaking of the Lights of Lynden, an attraction that cost $20 to drive through the fairgrounds, listening to music on your car radio.

My family went last year and we were so disappointed. We would invite friends to cruise down Front Street, stopping for a co ee or a hot chocolate or even dinner at Dutch Mother’s. Lynden is slowly losing its charm and it will a ect tourism. So there, I have had my say. Happy holidays to all.

Mary Hawkins Lynden

who dismissed it as another excuse to log on public land. Rather than helping to clearing the path for better forest management, the law became bogged down by agency slow walking, appeals and litigation.

But it wasn’t only bureaucratic red tape which is responsible for the continued massive buildup of wild re fuels in state and federal forests, but the lack of funds to remove ground debris, thin forests, use prescribed burns, and log mature, diseased, and dying trees.

Revenue from timber sales dried up yet the costs of ghting forest res skyrocketed. In 1995, 16 percent of the Forest Service budget went to ghting res.

However, by 2018, re ghting was well over half the agency expenditures and the actual costs were billions higher.

By contrast, Forest Service timber sale revenues dropped from $3 billion in 1994 to $183 million in 2020.

Every year, enormous res burn in the West, and every year, the Forest Service along

Volunteer to help, not to complain

Editor,

Regarding the Dec. 7 guest opinion Is passing Prop 5 the will of the people?, it would appear that John Marshall has never volunteered to help cure votes.

Ballots that need curing due to illegible signatures or lack of date are returned to each party o ce according to how the voter is registered.

Volunteers can go to the party o ce and are given the ballots with a letter explaining what needs to be cured, signature or date.

I have done this for two separate elections.

A voter is never asked how they voted and the process is not paid for by any outside lobby group.

To say that voters are losing interest in suspect elections, this last election had a 71% registered voter turnout, a huge number for a mid-term election and well over

with state agencies, such as the Washington’s Dept. of Natural Resources, mount huge militarystyle operations to ght them.

According to the Northern Rockies Coordinating Center, an interagency government agency, in 2021 the re ghting costs reached over $4.4 billion.

Meanwhile, our air quality denigrates.

Recently, UCLA researcher Dr. Michael Jerrett found air pollution from wild res in 2020 was “the worst on record and put twice as much greenhouse gas emissions into the Earth’s atmosphere as the total reduction in such pollutants in California between 2003-2019.”

Since healthy trees are key to reducing CO2, better forest management is essential.

ERR News, the English-language service of Estonian Public Broadcasting, reported researchers at Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU) found that: “Young and middle-aged forests, on average, sequester more carbon from the atmosphere than older forests.

“To achieve our climate goals, we must acknowledge that removing forest land from management, in whole or in part, for any reason, reduces the capacity of our forests to sequester carbon dioxide (CO2), because as forests age, their growth factor decreases, and with it, decreases their carbon sequestration effectiveness.”

At a time of high in ation and a mushrooming federal debt ($31 trillion), additional funds for non-wild re forestry will be di cult to obtain.

Finding creative ways to reduce wild re ghting expenditures, abate choking smoke, and utilize more wood from the “woods” is essential. It would be a good beginning to an era of better forest management.

-- Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer, and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

the normal 54-61 percent turnout. Each party made curing calls.

Volunteer to help elections, don’t just complain and incorrectly conjecture. Donna Starr Blaine

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All columns and letters on the opinion page are the views of the authors and do not necessarily re ect the views of the Lynden Tribune or Ferndale Record newspaper.

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expertise, say, for several Fridays or Saturdays over a month, who could also direct volunteer teams that come in to rebuild, Du ey said. He

can be reached at 360-815-2499.

Ways to give, for the full 1-to-1 match, are: directly on the Whatcom Community Foundation website at www.whatcomcf.org; or using the QR code that has been created (and

was on cards handed out at the Lynden Lighted Parade on Dec. 30.

Short YouTube videos have been created that recap the ooding and highlight the remaining need of the WCF Resilience Fund.

Jim Freeman

James “Jim” C. Freeman, age 80, of Deming passed away at his home Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Jim was born June 1, 1942 in Hamilton, Ontario Canada.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Mount Baker Senior High School Auditorium, 4936 Deming Road, Deming.

To view a more complete obituary and share your thoughts and memories of Jim, please go to www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

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Water Issues: North county may coordinate

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meeting minutes. e start of water rights adjudication in Water Resource Inventory Area 1 (the Nooksack basin) may well become the main driver of action. In anticipation of court evaluation, all water users will be identifying and preparing to defend their water rights in the basin.

“It is intended that a master list will be compiled of current water users’ water rights in the North County area,” states Article 1 of the agreement Lynden passed.

e parties would be actively engaged with any federal negotiating team assembled on behalf of tribes in the adjudication process.

ey also intend to seek state and federal funding for projects that can enhance water resource development in the north county, including reclaimed water, deep aquifer water, water banking,

managed aquifer recharge, and surface-to-ground water transfers.

“ e overriding objective of the parties is to promote water resource solutions that will protect and enhance sh and wildlife habitat, honor tribal rights, and preserve existing and future withdrawals as needed for agriculture, commerce and industry, and existing and future human populations, in the north county,” states the agreement.

It is all to get clarity about what water resources will be required as the county and cities plan for their ongoing growth and how that relates to Nooksack water rights adjudication as well as groundwater resources, Eisses said.

e cities of Lynden, Everson and Ferndale draw water from the Nooksack River for treatment. e Birch Bay district buys water from the city of Blaine, which has well elds near the Canada border.

Garden treasures to share with a friend

of year doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy color outside. More than other years, this winter isn’t shaping up to be very green, since many of the lawns that normally green up in fall went right from warm, dry weather in October to cold winter conditions in November.

If you want to bring some outdoor color to a friend, hellebores are perfect winter bloomers for a shady or partial sunny spot in the garden. Di erent varieties bloom at di erent times of the season, starting as early as December and lasting into late April.

LYNDEN — Gardening is a hobby best shared with friends. Not to say that there’s no bene t to being alone in the garden. I think most gardeners would confess to loving the solitude that time in the garden can o er.

But in the end, what would gardening be without a friend to visit with while you cut dahlia bouquets, an acquaintance on whose porch you anonymously leave a pile of zucchini (Aug. 8 is National Sneak

Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day, in case you’re wondering), or a neighbor to commiserate with over the slug infestation that keeps eating your ripe strawberries?

If shopping for a fellow gardener is on your Christmas list this month, here are a few suggestions of gardening gifts to share with a friend.

First, just because we’re getting into the gray time

Hellebores come in a variety of colors, mainly shades of red, pink, and white. One of my favorites is Ice N’ Roses Red, with large, deep red owers to brighten up gray winter days.

Pink Frost is another reliable variety with duskypink blooms. Since hellebores are also evergreen, the plants look nice in the garden year-round, which can’t be said for a lot of other shade plants like hostas or astilbe.

Second, the work of gardening is made more enjoyable with the right tools, so the gardener in your life might appreciate a new tool to add to their arsenal for aiding with planting, pruning, or other maintenance around the yard.

Consider in particular those new gardeners who have joined the hobby in the last few years. A good hand pruner, comfortable yet durable pair of nitrile gloves,

or even a kneeling pad may be just the thing they need to have more fun in the garden.

Although I always have a pair of Felco pruners on my hip when I’m working around the garden center or in my own yard, one tool I’ve found to be indispensable when working with clipping spent owers o annuals is a pair of deadheads, a small snips that ts in your palm and makes quick work of doing its namesake: deadheading. Inexpensive but incredibly useful, Dead-

heads make a great stocking stu er.

And if you’re looking for a tool that does a little bit of everything around the garden, check out a hori-hori knife, brought to American gardens from Japan. Hori means ‘to dig’ in Japanese, and a hori-hori knife is designed to do just that — and more.

With a slightly cupped, highly sharpened blade that has deep serrations on one side, a hori-hori knife can be used to dig, saw through roots, cut garden twine, and

divide perennials. Some models even have measuring marks on the blade for planting bulbs.

Truly, hori-hori knives are a tool that can do a little bit of everything.

Finally, why not put together a gift package of a few of your favorite garden fertilizers or insect, or diseasecontrol products for a fellow gardener?

Admittedly, a tub of fertilizer seems like the newsocks-and-underwear gift of the gardening world, but just as we all would grudg-

ingly admit as kids that new socks did feel nice, a package of your go-to gardening products might be just what a fellow gardener needs to experience the kind of success you enjoy around the yard.

Soon, we’ll be looking ahead to a new season in the garden, but before we ip the calendar, may you have a blessed Christmas spent with family and friends.

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

Benchmark drops 80 cents from October, but $2.98 above Nov. 2021

e Agriculture Department announced the November Federal order Class III benchmark milk price at $21.01 per hundredweight (cwt.), down 80 cents from October but $2.98 above Nov. 2021.

Friday’s Class III futures settlements had December at $20.50, which would result in a 2022 average of $21.96, up from $17.08 in 2021 and $18.16 in 2020.

e January contract settled at $19.24; February, $19.28; and March at $19.50. e peak was $20.60 in October.

e November Class IV price is $23.30 per cwt., down $1.66 from October, $4.51 above a year ago, and the lowest Class IV since January. Its average stands at $24.68, up from $15.74 a year ago and $13.50 in 2020.

Southwest and Western breakeven milk prices are around $23.50 per cwt in rst

quarter 2023, according to the Dairy and Food Market Analyst, meaning dairies in these regions are looking ahead to a very tough start to the New Year.

Meanwhile, the October milk feed price ratio climbed a little higher for the second month in a row, thanks to a higher All Milk price and lower corn and soybean prices.

e USDA’s latest Ag Prices report shows the ratio at 1.92, highest since June, up from 1.74 in September, and compares to 1.84 in Oct. 2021.

e index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a ration consisting of 51% corn, 8% soybeans and 41% alfalfa hay. In other words, one pound of milk would purchase 1.92 pounds of dairy feed of that blend.

e All Milk price average advanced to $25.90 per cwt., up $1.50 from September,

and $6.30 above Oct. 2021.

California’s price climbed to $26.60 per cwt., also up $1.50 from September and 7.30 above a year ago. Wisconsin’s, at $24.40, was up $2.30 from September and $4.70 above a year ago.

e October national average corn price was $6.50 per bushel, down 59 cents from September, after falling 15 cents the previous month, but is still a budget busting $1.48 per bushel above Oct. 2021.

Soybeans, fell to $13.50 a bushel, down 60 cents from September, after dropping $1.20 the previous month, but still $1.60 per bushel above Oct. 2021.

Alfalfa hay jumped $4 per ton, after gaining $2 the previous month, and averaged $281 per ton in October, another record high, and $62 per ton above a year ago.

Looking at the cow side of the ledger; the October cull price for beef and dairy combined averaged $84.10 per cwt., down $7.10 from September, $20.60 above Oct. 2021, and $12.50 above the 2011 base average.

Quarterly milk cow replacements aver-

aged $1,730 per head in October, up $20.00 from July, and $390 above Oct. 2021. Cows averaged $1850 per head in California, up $100 from July, and $550 above a year ago.

Wisconsin’s average, at $1,840 per head, was down $30 from July, and $390 above Oct. 2021.

Dairy economist Bill Brooks, of Stoneheart Consulting in Dearborn, Missouri, says October’s gain in the income over feed calculation moved to the highest level since June.

Income over feed costs in October were above the $8 per cwt. level needed for steady to increasing milk production for the thirteenth month.

U.S. milk production continues to recover. e USDA’s latest data is for October and shows output at 18.85 billion pounds, up 1.2% from Oct. 2021, and the fourth consecutive month to best that of the previous year.

Revisions lowered the 50-State September total by 13 million pounds to 18.3 billion, up 1.4% from a year ago instead of

Warm wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season!

David Vos

Hellebore, a winter- and early-spring blooming perennial great for shade gardens. Hellebores are perfect for bringing hardy color to gardens in the otherwise-gray time of year. (Courtesy photo)

MIELKE MARKET

Lee Mielke

Mt. Baker wins awards in National FFA Convention

DEMING— Mt. Baker

FFA competed in three career development events at the 95th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Oct. 23-29.

Floral, Forestry, and Agricultural Technology and Mechanics all won their state competitions last spring and the Mt. Baker FFA had the most teams competing at Nationals from the state of Washington.

Elias Kelly, Kyle Sandvig and Collin Favro received gold, Jayden Yates received silver and the team placed seventh in the nation.

Sophia Patten was gold, and Emma Cook, Lillian Petersen and Piper Estabrook were silver as the team placed 15th in the nation. Jorey Johnson was gold, and Case Heutink, Alexis Yates and Kaylee Wahl-Knaus were silver and the team placed 12th. is was the third time in ve years that Mt. Baker FFA has competed at nationals in Ag Mechanics,

each year placing in the top-10 in the nation. is is the 13th time the forestry team has won state and participated and nationals 12 times in 16 years.

Floral has competed at nationals three times in the past 12 years.

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the 1.5% increase originally reported.

Cow numbers totaled 9.418 million, up 1,000 head from September numbers which were revised 6,000 head higher.

e October herd was up a hefty 31,000 from a year ago and 51,000 more than we had in January. e 24-State count was up 42,000 head from a year ago.

Output per cow averaged 2,001 pounds, up 17 pounds or 0.9% from Oct. 2021. September output per cow was revised down three pounds, to 1,940 pounds.

California cows produced 3.4 billion pounds, down 18 million pounds or 0.5% from a year ago. Cow numbers were up 4,000 but output per cow was down 15 pounds.

Wisconsin put 2.7 billion pounds in the tank, up 17 million or 0.6%. Cow numbers were down 7,000 but output per cow was up 25 pounds.

Idaho was up 3.2% on a 35 pound gain per cow and 10,000 more cows. Michigan was up 0.3% despite a loss of 7,000 cows. Output per cow was up 45 pounds. Minnesota was unchanged thanks to a 35 pound per cow gain o setting an 8,000cow drop.

New Mexico was down 4.2% on a 14,000 cow drop, though output per cow was up 10 pounds.

New York was up 1.7%, thanks to a 45 pound gain per cow o setting a loss of 3,000 cows. Oregon was unchanged across the board. Pennsylvania was up 1.0%, on a 25 pound per cow gain o setting 2,000 fewer cows.

Texas was up 7.0% on 30,000 more cows and a 45 pound gain per cow. Washington State was down 1.7% on 6,000 fewer cows, though output per cow was up 15 pounds.

Recovery is coming slowly to the Global Dairy Trade auction. China remains the biggest factor in the GDT’s low performance and the country’s COVID-19 lockdowns have been blamed, however changes may be a foot.

StoneX dairy broker Dave Kurzawski reported in the Dec. 12 Dairy Radio Now broadcast that that one of his colleagues from their Singapore o ce spent some time in China, talking with farmers, processors, and even government o cials.

Many cities and areas there will no longer require negative COVID tests before using public transportation and Chinese o cials have had a big change in their rhetoric around COVID, now comparing it to the common cold.

We will see what results in the next three to six months, Kurzawski said, but we’ll probably see a spike in outbreaks and hospitalizations, a country

of over 1.3 billion people, with only 55,000 ICU beds, and 42% of their doctors don’t even have a bachelor’s degree.

e other factor, according to Kurzawski, is that China has increased its milk production 11-12%, due to record prices last year stimulating output, plus the government is encouraging farm production and processing to insulate themselves from having to go to the world market all the time. is new development may mitigate things on the GDT for a while yet, he said, However, it’s still cheaper to bring in product from abroad than to make it in China, so the reopening trumps all of it, he concluded.

Get the people back to living their lives and feeling comfortable again and then you may have a real good surge in Chinese demand as we go into the second half of 2023. U.S. cash

dairy prices were mostly weaker the rst full week of December. e Cheddar blocks closed Dec. 9 at $2.0950 per pound, 23 cents above a year ago. e barrels nished at $1.95, 27 cents above a year ago, and 14.50 cents below the blocks.

Cheese sales are seasonally steady, according to Midwest cheesemakers, says Dairy Market News. Retail needs for the holiday have generally been lled. Barrel producers report some extra inventory but nothing above seasonal norms.

Downtime at plants for maintenance continues as do reports of labor shortages. Cheese processing is relatively steady at most plants as some are running seven days a week.

Western retail cheese demand is steady as grocers purchase loads to meet upcoming holiday demand. Food service demand is unchanged but ex-

ports are softening, as competitor country prices are decreasing.

Barrel inventories are in greater supply than blocks and maybe contributing to the price spread.

Plants are running busy schedules amid strong regional milk output though some plants continue to deal with labor shortages and delayed deliveries of supplies.

e crash you heard Dec. 8 was butter plunging 20.25 cents to $2.6850 per pound, lowest since Nov. 3. It was the biggest single day drop since the 24.50 cent plunge on Nov. 1, though far from the record 49 cents on Dec. 10, 2015.

It rallied 12.75 cents Dec. 9 to close the week at $2.8125, 69 cents above a year ago.

Cream is widely available, says DMN, and expected to remain so the rest of the year. Hol-

iday orders have been lled but demand remains intact. Most contacts suggest near-term butter availability is tight or steady.

Churning is as active as current employee capacities/ schedules allow, according to DMN. Cream volumes are available in the West and demand is steady to lighter.

Butter makers are actively churning, but tanker and labor shortages are preventing operation at capacity.

Demand is steady in food service and at retail.

Grade A nonfat dry milk climbed to $1.3825 per pound on Dec. 7 but nished that Friday $1.3650, 26 cents below a year ago.

Dry whey closed the week at 43.50 cents per pound, 27.75 cents below a year ago.

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

case scenario, if your friends or family aren’t good with returning items, they’ll have an early present to use for the next get-together.

Mt. Baker FFA Floral, Forestry, and Ag Technology and Mechanics teams (pictured above) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway victory stage. (Top photo at right) From left, Kyle Sandvig, Collin Favro, Elias Kelly, Jayden Yates and Todd Rightmire display the seventh place plaque for Agriculture Technology and Mechanics CDE. (Bottom photo at right) Alexis Yates, Jorey Johnson, Case Heutink, Kaylee Knaus, Mr. Rightmire display the Forestry plaque. (Courtesy Mt. Baker School District)

Lynden Christian dominates Sedro-Woolley, 84-54

beyond the arc.

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

LYNDEN — Lynden Christian boys basketball dominated Sedro-Woolley 84-54 on Friday, Dec. 9.

e Lyncs were down two starters in the game but still made it look easy by using a barrage of threepointers to dismantle the Cub's defense. LC now holds a record of 4-0 and 2-0 in Northwest Conference play putting them atop the standings

Ordinarily, junior Jeremiah Wright would be posted down low for LC, but he was out of the game. is caused LC to lean towards a smallball o ense that created numerous open looks from

e stand-out player from the game was senior forward Isaac Paxton, who came o the bench and shot the lights out. Paxton had ve three-pointers and a total of 17 points. He could not miss the whole game.

Paxton said it was a good team win and everyone contributed.

“Every game whether it is coming o the bench or not, it is my job to bring energy,” Paxton said. “Every guy is so sel ess on this team and we are willing to do every little role. It just happened to be mine to shoot tonight.”

Additionally, LC senior point guard Tyler Sipma led the o ense and created

open looks for teammates while also stu ng the stat sheet with 12 points.

Senior guards Dexter Zylstra and Gri n Dykstra bene ted from the strong passing and each had solid nights shooting the ball. Dykstra was the leading scorer for the Lyncs with 25 points. Zylstra was the third-leading scorer with 16.

LC head coach Tim Zylstra said even with the missing players they just tried to stay true to their system.

“When we shoot like that and spread the oor we are tough to stop,” Zylstra said.

e Lyncs started a little slow and at one point trailed 8-12 early in the

rst. But after that, they turned it on and went on an 11-point run to jump ahead 19-12. e rst quarter ended with a score by senior guard Dexter Zylstra to extend the LC lead to 2716.

LC really started to pour it on in the second quarter as they outscored the Cubs 25-11. e lead was 52-27 going into halftime and Sedro-Woolley had no chance at a comeback.

Sipma said he liked how this team can win in multiple ways.

“It is one game at a time and we battle every single night,” Sipma said e Lyncs slowed down a little in the third quarter but still held rm control of the game. Sedro-Woolley

senior forward Connor Cox was the majority of the o ense for the Cubs, as he scored a team-high 18 points.

LC went into the nal quarter with a lead of 6943. Because their lead was so large, LC was able to give some of their junior varsity players game-action.

Tim Zylstra said it was fun to get the JV players into the game.

“ ey work hard and this was an opportunity for them to gain some experience going forward,” Zylstra.

e Lyncs went on to win the game 84-54 and stayed undefeated on the season. eir next game is at home against Bellingham on Monday, Dec. 12.

Lynden girls remain undefeated after 52-23 win

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

LYNDEN — e

Lions girl's basketball team steamrolled over Lakewood 52-23 in a Northwest Conference battle on ursday, Dec. 8.

Lynden stayed perfect on the season, moving to 4-0 and 2-0 in the Northwest Conference.

Lynden played su ocating defense and only allowed seven points in the rst half. Lakewood

could not get going on o ense with many of their possessions ending in a turnover.

Junior forward Haylee Koetje was the leading scorer for the Lions, as she put up 14 points, including two 3-pointers. Followed closely behind was junior guard Mallary Villars who scored 13 points.

Another stand-out performance was by senior guard Adia Newcomb who was the main facilitator for the Lions and also played

lockdown defense racking up numerous steals.

Lynden head coach Vic Wol s said his young team had great shot selection but it was still not the best they could play on o ense.

“We loved our defense, they were really locked in,” Wol s said.

e game initially started o close with Lynden trailing 4-5 early in the rst quarter. But shortly after, the Lions went on an 8-0 run to end the rst quarter with a 12-5 lead.

Lynden came out ring in the second quarter and scored 11 unanswered points to lead Lakewood 23-5. e run was propelled by Villars, who had ve of the 11 points.

Villars said they focused on switching the ball to nd open shots.

“We know when we play defense that our o ense will come,” she said.

e half ended with junior guard

Winter sports underway in Whatcom County

WHATCOM COUNTY—

Winter sports are underway and many teams are already out to hot starts.

Lynden Christian girls basketball has possibly the hottest start after they defeated 4A defending champion Woodinville 83-73 behind a nuclear performance by sophomore Grace Hintz. e Lyncs are 5-0 this season and tied for rst in the Northwest Conference.

Another team to highlight is Nooksack Valley Girls basketball who is also undefeated at 5-0 and sit tied in rst.

Wrestling is also underway with Mount Baker leading the pack at 2-0.

Ferndale girls wrestling has kicked o and they lost their rst match to Burlington-Edison.

Girls Basketball:

Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Lynden 61, Lake Stevens 55 Nooksack Valley 75, SedroWoolley 6

ursday, Dec., 8.

Lynden 56, Lakewood 23 Sehome 58, Meridian 14 Ferndale 53, Squalicum 35

Friday, Dec. 9. Anacortes 37, Mount Baker 26

Lynden Christian 65, Sedro-Woolley 15

Saturday, Dec. 10.

Lynden Christian 83, Woodinville 73 Nooksack Valley 67, Bellingham 9

Monday, Dec. 12.

Lynden Christian 64, Mount Vernon 31 Ferndale 44, Meridian 36

Boys Basketball: Wednesday, Dec. 7. Nooksack Valley 69, SedroWoolley 56

ursday, Dec. 8. Squalicum 61, Ferndale 52

Friday, Dec. 9.

Lynden Christian 84, Sedro-Woolley 54

Saturday, Dec. 10. Maryville-Getchell 62, Ferndale 40 Bellingham 56, Nooksack Valley 47

Monday, Dec. 12.

Lynden Christian 63,

Mount Vernon 57 Lynden 62, Oak Harbor 30 Meridian 48, Ferndale 42

Boys Wrestling: Wednesday Dec. 7. Blaine 39, Lynden 22 Mount Baker 48, Sehome 20

Ferndale 45, Oak Harbor 27

Mount Baker 39, Lynden 22 Bellingham 57, Nooksack Valley 12

Squalicum 48, Meridian 6 Bellingham 51, Meridian 18

Squalicum 39, Nooksack Valley 12

Girls Wrestling: Wednesday, Dec. 7. Burlington-Edison 24, Ferndale 15

The Lynden Christian team in a huddle before the game. LC defeated Sedro-Woolley 84-54 to give them a 4-0 record on the year. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Senior Gri n Dykstra rises for a shot. LC defeated Sedro-Woolley 84-54 on Friday night to move to 4-0. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Senior Adia Newcomb shields the ball away from a Lakewood defender on Thursday, Dec. 8.

(Nathan Schumock/ Lynden Tribune)

Mount Baker 126 pounder Cole Scott works to turn Lynden’s Moises Feliciano in their Wednesday night match up. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Ferndale struggles against Marysville-Getchell

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

FERNDALE — It was not the Golden Eagles day as the boy's basketball team fell to Marysville-Getchell 62-40 on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Ferndale struggled to maintain any o ensive production and only managed one point in the rst quarter. As a whole in the rst half, they logged 11 points.

e Golden Eagles are having a rough start to the year and fall to 0-4 after their loss to the Chargers. MarysvilleGetchell on the other hand, moves to 4-0 on the season and is in a good spot in the Wesco conference.

Usually, Ferndale head coach Jason Owens would be patrolling the sidelines, but he was out sick. Assistant coach Ray Ootsey took over for the game as head coach.

Despite the loss, Ootsey said he was impressed with the young players that have not had a lot of experience with varsity competition.

“We did not continue to try and move the ball,” Ootsey said. “We have to do all the little things right all the time.”

e game opened in an unfortunate fashion for Ferndale. ey seemingly could not nd the bottom of the net and the only point they scored was via a free throw from junior forward Kevin Woods.

Woods was one of the bright spots of the game with his scrappy play and tenacious rebounding. He only added four points, but it was what he was doing without the ball that made his play notable.

Ferndale did not score their rst point until the ve-minute mark and the rst quarter ended with the Golden Eagles in a 12-1 hole.

Ootsey said, “When you dig a hole, it is hard to get out of it. We just kept telling the kids one basket at a time.”

In the second quarter, Ferndale managed to put some points on the board. ey scored 10 points and four of them came from senior Damien Toney. e Golden Eagles went

into halftime trailing 27-11.

Toney was another bright spot on the Golden Eagle team, he was ying around beneath the hoop grabbing rebounds left and right.

e third quarter was the same as the second as far as points scored go. e Golden Eagles scored ten points and were trailing MarysvilleGetchell 45-21. Blaine Palacol led the Chargers in scoring with 14 points and was a hard player to stop.

e fourth quarter was the most successful for the Golden Eagles. ey scored 19 points and looked more in sync than in the previous quarters.

Ferndale junior guard Bhavnoor Grewal got going in

the fourth and scored seven points, including one 3-pointer. But his strong late-game performance was not enough to get the Golden Eagles back in the game.

e Chargers scored 15 points in the quarter and defeated Ferndale 62-42.

Ootsey said, they had a slow start last year too but they gured it out.

“It looks very promising going forward, but it will come,” Ootsey said. “We had a tough go last year in the beginning, but then the light came on and the guys gured out how to play with each other.

Ferndale plays at Glacier Peak Friday, Dec. 12 for their next game.

Lynden: Lions girls basketball remains undefeated

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Kalanie Newcomb jumping a pass and taking it to the rim just before the buzzer sounded. Lynden had a daunting 27-9 lead going into halftime.

e third quarter was more of the same, as Lakewood could only manage six more points.

Koetje led the way as she scored 4 points straight to close out the third quarter and gave Lynden an

insurmountable 40-13 lead.

She said they were focused on defense and the little things, so everyone is on the same page.

ere was still a quarter to go and Lynden poured it on. Koetje started o where

Athlete of the Week

she ended the third quarter and added four more points to give Lynden a 47-13 lead.

Midway through the fourth, Lynden made a mass substation that saw most of their starters hit the bench. Even then, the Lions

scored ve more points to end the game with a nal of 52-23.

Wol s said it is great to have a lot of young players, but they also have more experienced players this year.

“You feel that they are more knowledgeable and more con dent in their game,” he said.

e Lion's next game will be Tuesday, Dec. 13 against Squalicum who holds a record of 1-3.

Lynden Christian senior Isaac Paxton is the player of the week. Paxton could not miss in their home game versus Sedro-Woolley on Friday, Dec. 9. Paxton had 17 points on

dished out numerous nice passes to set up teammates. He helped lead LC to an 84-54 win.

Senior guard Devyn Smith takes the ball to the rack. (Nathan Schumock/ Lynden Tribune)

SHEPHERD AND ALLEN Douglas R. Shepherd, WSBA #9514

Kyle S. Mitchell, WSBA #47344

Of Attorneys for Personal Representative

Published November 30, December 7 & 14, 2022

LEGAL

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In Re the Estate of: THEODORE J. WATERHOUSE, Deceased. CASE NO.: 22-4-01063-37

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal

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

Date of First Publication: November 30, 2022

Personal Representative: Tracie Morris Attorney for Personal Representative: Heather C. Shepherd Address for Mailing or Service: Shepherd and Allen 2011 Young Street, Suite 202 Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 733-3773

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court Cause No. 22-4-01063-37 DATED this 22 day of November 2022.

SHEPHERD AND ALLEN Douglas R. Shepherd, WSBA #9514

Kyle S. Mitchell, WSBA #47344 Heather C. Shepherd, WSBA #51127

Of Attorneys for Personal Representative

Published November 30, December 7 & 14, 2022

LEGAL

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY

In re the Estate of: MONICA S. GEORGE, Deceased. NO. 22-4-08088-1 SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or their attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented

within this time frame, the claim

is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Dated this 17th day of November, 2022.

Nancy A. North, Administrator Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause No: See Caption Above Date of First Publication: December 7, 2022 Attorney for Administrator: Linda E. Naish, WSBA No. 56326 Address for Service and Mailing: 145 Third Avenue South Edmonds, WA 98020 Published December 7, 14 & 21, 2022

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

ESTATE OF: ERIKA TER WISSCHA, Deceased. NO. 22-4-01140-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that on December 1, 2022, Richard Ter Wisscha was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Erika Ter Wisscha. Any person who has a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney, at the address stated bellow, a copy of the claim with the Court.

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

Date of first publication. December 14, 2022 Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje WSBA# 21843

Attorney for Richard Ter Wisscha, Personal Representative Published December 14, 21 & 28, 2022

Estate of RENEE MARGIE DEN ADEL Deceased. NO. 22-4-01156-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge Robert E. Olson The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of 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: December 14, 2022

Personal Representative: Charlie Rimer Attorney for the Personal Representative: John A. Meenk Address for Mailing or Service: 119 7th Street Lynden, WA 98264 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court 22-4-01156-37 Dated this 8th day of December, 2022.

John A. Meenk, WSBA # 29345 Published December 14, 21 & 28, 2022

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SUPERIOR

COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Ellen Pugh, Deceased. Cause No. 22-4-01112-37 Judge: David E. Freeman

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT-

ORS (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: November 30, 2022

Personal Representative: Iris B. Kingston 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 November 30, December 7 & 14, 2022

Public Notice

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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

OF COLONY WHARF, INC.

Notice is hereby given that COLONY WHARF, INC., a Washington corporation (the “Corporation”), filed Articles of Dissolution with the Washington Secretary of State on 11/15/2022, to dissolve the Corporation, effective as of the date of filing.

Any person having a claim against the Corporation is requested to present the claim in accordance with this notice. All claims against the Corporation must be submitted in writing to the Corporation at the mailing address stated below: COLONY WHARF, INC. 109 COLUMBINE DR, HAILEY, ID 83333 360-220-0022

the event(s) on which the claim is based. Claims against the Corporation may be barred in accordance with the provisions of RCW Chapter 23B.14 if not timely asserted.

Published November 30, December 7 & 14, 2022

LEGAL

1.Whatcom County Fire District No.14 is soliciting bids for the sale of Property ID: 174479 Parcel#/ GEO ID: 4004035725210000 (Property Located on Hazel ST Sumas) 2.Bids should be mailed to: PO Box 482, Sumas, WA 98295 or delivered to 7528 Kendall Rd Maple Falls, WA 98244 on or before December 20, 2022,

3.No bids received after that date will be considered.

4.Bid envelope must be clearly marked “SEALED BID FOR LAND SALE PARCEL # GEO ID:4004035725210000”

5.All bids should be signed in ink, showing all facts and total of the bid.

6.Bid Opening: Sealed Bids will be opened publicly at the district’s regularly scheduled commissioner meeting on January 10, 2023.

7. Whatcom County Fire District 14 reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted, whichever is in the best interest for Whatcom County Fire District 14.

8. For bid information contact District Chief, Jerry DeBruin or Assistant Chief David Moe by phone at: 360-599-2823 or by Fax, 360-5992373

Published December 7 & 14, 2022

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NOTICE

OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

All claims must include (i) the name and address of the claimant, (ii) the basis for the claim, and (iii) the date(s) of occurrence of Continued

other school-administered programs.

LEGAL

BNSF Railway Co., Stephen Semenick, 44 S Hanford St Bldg C Seattle, WA 98134-1808, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, BNSF Gulf Road Siding Extension, is located on BNSF’s MP 6.48 To MP 8.8 NW Division, Cherry Pt Subdivision; in portions of Sections 20, 28, 29; Township 39 North; Range 1 East, in Ferndale in Whatcom County.

This project involves 12.5 acres of soil disturbance for Other (railroad) construction activities.

The receiving waterbodies are an unnamed drainage, unnamed drainage JD8, WL C, WL P. 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

Published December 7 & 14, 2022

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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

BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS

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CABINETS

Lynden Interiors

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Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

CARPET CLEANING

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

CEMETERIES

Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com East Wiser Lake Rd., Lynden • 360-647-4001

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

CLEANING SUPPLIES

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

COFFEE

CONCRETE

Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC 360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com

CONSTRUCTION

TSquared Inc Construction & Roofing Troy Visser • 360-815-2616

DENTAL

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EYE CARE

Everson Vision Clinic, Dr. Alex Ilyin, OD 205 W Main St, Everson • 360-966-0445 Bethgutman.evc@aol.com

FARM & GARDEN

CHS Northwest 3500 Meridian St., Bellingham • 360-734-4010 1720 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale • 360-380-0578

415 Depot St., Lynden • 360-306-3800 119 17th St., Fairway, Lynden • 360-354-5671 300 Main St., Lynden • 360-354-1198 102 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4193 www.chsnw.com

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

FINE JEWELRY

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

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

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

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155 Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

GARBAGE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Lynden Interiors

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Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155 Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223 4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham

HOME LOANS

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

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL

Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc 8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868 www.amywarenski.com

Brown & Brown 501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488

Country Financial®, Len Corneto 102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197

Country Financial® Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative 1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975

Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC 4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham 360-527-2334 • hicllc.net

Guide Insurance Services 1780 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-2200

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

LUMBER

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

PRINT & PUBLISHING

Lynden Print Company www.LyndenPrintCo.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444 Lynden Tribune www.LyndenTribune.com 113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444

REAL ESTATE

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE

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

RECYCLING, REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS

Green Earth Technology 774 Meadowlark Rd., Lynden • 360-354-4936

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Brim Rentals 350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411 www.brimtractor.com Westside Building Supply 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

& RECYCLING

Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc. 250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-3400

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop 6605 Northwest Dr., Ferndale • 360-312-1431 www.appelcheese.com

GREASE TRAP

CLEANING

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc. Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828 www.liljohnsanitary.net

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

Louis Auto Glass 1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840 407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232 1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759 Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com

Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

MEDIATION

Bellingham Mediation & Consulting Sheri Russell, JD • 360-255-1666 www.bellinghammediation.com

MEDICARE INSURANCE

PLANS

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

INSTALLATION

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc. Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828 www.liljohnsanitary.net

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