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Deebach happy ‘behind the scenes’ at Ferndale Schools Assistant superintendent not a candidate to be district’s permanent superintendent By Leora Watson leora@lyndentribune.com
FERNDALE - Once Ferndale School District hires its next permanent superintendent, Mark Deebach will return to his former position of assistant superintendent for business and support services. On Sept. 29, Deebach became the
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district’s interim superintendent. He replaced Linda Quinn, who retired. Deebach took on the position with the understanding that it would not be a permanent role and he would return to his previous position after a new superintendent was hired. “I like my job as the assistant, doing the behind the scenes work and making sure the district is running smoothly,” said Deebach. “That is not a position I have ever aspired to hold or want to serve in permanently.” Deebach was chosen as interim superintendent by the school board because of his familiarity with the district and to create continuity for the future superintenSee Search on A2
Ferndale Interim Superintendent Mark Deebach said recently that he is not a candidate to become the district’s permanent superintendent. (Courtesy photo)
Bright, colorful holiday fun A week ago, students transformed an ordinary Ferndale High School hallway into a corridor of bright, colorful holiday fun. Harnoor Saran, FHS’ senior class secretary, and the school leadership class led the charge on redecorating the hallway. Each grade was tasked with theming a certain part of the corridor. Ninth graders chose “Peppermint Forest,” decorating their section with candy canes and red and white stripes. The sophomores opted for a different holiday treat – gingerbread – for their portion of the hallway. Juniors went with a frosty Winter Wonderland theme, complete with festive raccoons and a scene of penguins, a polar bear and a snowman ice skating. Finally, seniors thought outside the box with a tropical holiday theme – island flowers and palm trees were accompanied with punny sayings like Wishing you ‘Seas & Greetings.’ Although the leadership class led the temporary redecoration, many more students joined in on the holiday fun after the early release day last Wednesday. Erin Gunter, a paraeducator at FHS and a Ferndale City Councilor, said she loves strolling through the festive corridor. “It just makes you happy when you walk down it,” she said. (Photos
Lighthouse Mission Ministries has planned a traditional Christmas dinner with ham and all the trimmings for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness in the Bellingham area. Hans Erchinger-Davis, president and CEO of Lighthouse Mission Ministries, said the special meal is especially important this year. “People who are homeless have often lost connection with their families, which hits even harder during the holidays,” Erchinger-Davis said. “The COVID-19 pandemic and the recent rains that saturated homeless encampments are compounding their struggles.” During the Christmas season, a meal becomes a bridge to building trust with people who are homeless, Erchinger-Davis said. A warm Christmas dinner with ham, potatoes, corn and plenty of desserts reminds them that they are seen, loved, and not alone, he added. Because of COVID-19 safety protocols, the dinner has to utilize fewer volunteers as in past years. Dinner will be served to hundreds at Base Camp and the Lighthouse Mission’s Old Town Recovery programs, who already have been tested. Also, meals will be brought outside to anyone who comes to Base Camp on Christmas Day, Erchinger-Davis said. Each Christmas dinner costs only $2.17. Anyone wishing to support the Christmas Day meal through prayer, volunteering or financial support may call 360-733-5120 or visit thelighthousemission.org. Lighthouse Mission Ministries has been helping people who are homeless since 1923. It cares for as many as 310 people each day and provides a continuum of services aimed at ending homelessness through street outreach, enhanced shelters, addiction recovery, spiritual support, and aftercare.
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Prepare for unexpected with disaster go bag Don’t think you need an emergency kit? Think again, say families who need one.
Each year, Randy Pen of Ferndale reviews and updates the contents of his go bag.
FERNDALE — Randy Pen checks the contents of a backpack. A radio, a first aid kit, and ready-to-eat meals, among other things, are laid out on the table as he checks items off of a list. This 67-year-old Ferndale resident isn’t going camping. He is preparing for disaster by putting together a go bag. Pen knows that a disaster can strike quickly, and he doesn’t want to leave anything to chance. “You need to be prepared ahead of
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time to be able to evacuate and have the items that you need,” he said. Those items could also include important papers and medications. Preparing in advance with a disasterready kit has helped families nationwide through extreme and abnormal weather events, which experts warn are on the rise. “Having a personal preparedness plan increases your chances of staying safe,” according to a training program from Columbia University’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness. Ferndale residents John and Gretchen Lira were shocked by the severity of the damage to their home after the recent flooding. “We’ve been flooded before, but this was extreme flooding,” John Lira said. See Go Bag on A2
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Drive-thru Christmas Light Show at fairgrounds By Elisa Claassen For the Tribune
LYNDEN – The staff at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden said it is the first year for this show that was set up starting in November. It has 75,000 pixel dancing lights, according to LightsOfLynden.com. The Holman family is the organizer. According to the website, they have five children between the ages of five and 14 years old and have lived in Whatcom County for 20 years. LightsOfLynden.com states that “last November, we went to a drive-thru light show out of state.” “It was incredible and unlike anything we’ve ever seen,” the website states. “We wanted to bring something special to celebrate the holiday season and Christmas locally. It combines the elements of lights, music, celebration, and a simple drive thru experience. The Holmans have used their own savings and no outside in-
vestors. “Our goals are to bring the community together, celebrate new traditions, and create some magic.” The entrance is through Gate 2 on Front Street between the main fair entrance and Ralph’s Floors. Tune in to 87.9 FM to listen to Christmas music during the experience. Organizers request participants to turn off headlights, drive slowly and allow about 10 minutes. The displays have both static and dancing lights. Cost is $20 cash per carload or $22 with credit card. No oversized vehicles (over nine feet in length). Trevor Holman with American Family Insurance is the event sponsor. The Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show is open through Jan. 9. Hours are from 5-10 p.m. Closed Dec. 13, Dec. 24-25, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. Northwest Washington Fairgrounds are at 1775 Front Street, Lynden. Call 360-354-4111 for more information or visit lightsoflynden.com.
See Christmas lights at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds through Jan. 9. (Bill
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‘Paintings of my life’ until February 2022 at Gallery Syre Gallery Syre has extended the solo exhibition “Paintings of My Life” by Beth Anna Margolis until Feb. 23, 2022. The exhibition features a selection of more than 60 works that include originals and beautiful Giclee print reproductions, plus her newly published book.
Beth Anna Margolis is a painter and poet who has been creating art for many years. Her art is colorful, energetic, and inspired by her love for nature. The artworks and the book offer an incredible insight on Beth Anna’s world view, nurtured by her personal experienc-
es and creative vision. Showcasing this life-time collection of her paintings along with the presentation of her new book with the eponymous title “Paintings of My Life,” Gallery Syre aims to open up and share Margolis’s story. Contemporaneously, Gallery Syre will
showcase the exhibition “In Dialogue” with a selection of David Syre’s new and existing paintings and drawings. The exhibition aims to initiate a conversation about pressing contemporary topics and highlights the parallels between Syre’s and Margolis’ artistic practice.
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dent. Keeping a steady course and not having major changes during a short period were key factors in the decision, according to Melinda Cool, Ferndale School District board member. “One of the reasons we chose Mark to be our interim superintendent was
so that we wouldn’t have big disruptions in this one year between having Dr. Quinn and then whoever will be our next superintendent,” said Cool. Ferndale School District and the district’s governing board will work closely with Northwest Leadership Associates to conduct a superintendent search. The application deadline for the superin-
tendent position is Feb. 25. “The two jobs of a school board director in the state of Washington is to hire or fire a superintendent,” said Cool. “That’s the only thing a school board really has ultimate authority over is the superintendent.” The school board created a list of qualities they are looking for in a new superintendent during their search with input from the community and parents from focus groups held by Northwest Leadership As-
sociates. Jan. 25 will be the midsearch report and preparation for the interview phase of finding a new superintendent. While Deebach has served as interim superintendent, the role of assistant superintendent has not been filled, with the responsibilities distributed amongst the executive team during the 9-10 months. “It has been very busy,” said Deebach, “I
have a great staff that has stepped up and taken on some extra duties and I am keeping pretty busy trying to serve in both roles.” Recent challenges being faced by Deebach, and the school board are operating schools safely and normally during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent flooding in November. Deebach said his main goals are making sure Ferndale schools continue to be safe, and that teachers have the tools
they need to teach, and students are equipped to be able to learn and graduate. Ferndale School District, like many others, did not escape complications from the November flooding. “We lost a couple of days due to flooding,” said Deebach. “Our career technical building at the high school actually sustained some water damage that will start to be fixed over winter break.”
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When the call came to evacuate, however, the Liras were able to respond quickly. “We didn’t even think twice about going back and grabbing anything else,” Gretchen Lira said. “We just went.” Both Pen and the Liras have benefited from the disaster-preparedness help they have received as Jehovah’s Witnesses, both through periodic reminders at their congregation meetings and from tips for putting together go bags on the organization’s website, jw.org. Go bags also have proven useful
in the opposite circumstances as “stay bags.” When February’s Winter Storm Uri left millions of Texans without heat, electricity, and running water, many go bags there saw their firstever use outside of hurricane season. Houston residents Dan and Rhiannon Muey’s advance preparation enabled them to shelter in place for days, even as many in their area braved treacherous road conditions to scour barren store shelves for supplies. “Our hurricane go bags became our winter storm stay bags, but we were so glad we had them,” Dan
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Muey said. “Instead of waiting in lines for hours to get basics like drinking water, we already had what we needed.” The Gauthier family regularly sit down to review and replenish the family’s emergency supplies. Their efforts paid off last August when Hurricane Laura hit them in Lake Charles, Louisiana. “Having our go bags allowed us to act faster,” said Matthew Gauthier. “If we had to start from scratch it would’ve slowed us down a lot.” Disaster-preparedness suggestions and tips for putting together a go bag are available from FEMA at ready.gov.
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Community Calendar Gardening Green: online self-paced course
Interested in learning about gardening green? WSU Whatcom County Extension now offers an online, selfpaced gardening green course that will teach you the essential principles and practices for creating a beautiful garden that requires less water, and little-to-no fertilizer or pesticides, while also nourishing the soil and helping to keep our lakes, rivers, and other waters clean. The course is free and can be completed on your desktop or mobile device. To register for the January-February session, contact Cheryl Lovato Niles at clniles@wsu.edu or 360-778-5812. For more information, visit extension. wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardeninggreen.
Winter Solstice Concert with SeaMuse
Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with Celtic and Balkan tunes and seasonal and original songs and poems performed by SeaMuse. Masks and proof of vaccination will be required for admission to the concert. Stanley and Kip Greenthal, Christos Govetas and Kim Goldov have played together for a number of years, inspiring new instrumental compositions and unusual arrangements of seasonal and original songs not heard at other holiday concerts. SeaMuse features music from a variety of regions of Greece, Turkey, and the Balkans, as well as songs and instrumental music from Brittany, Scotland and Ireland. Some of their music is original, with songs about love and the pivotal challenges of our times. Their performance also includes poetry with instrumental accompaniment. Tickets are $20 adults, $8 children ages 6 to 17, and are available at the door, Village Books, the Firehouse, and seamusebellingham.brownpapertickets.com.
Holiday trees event to benefit Skookum Kids
The 10th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event at Hotel Bellwether and Lighthouse Grill benefitting Skookum Kids is happening the entire month of December. The event is open to the public and the community is encouraged to visit and vote on their favorite tree by donating monetarily or bringing new
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or gently used clothing. Anyone who votes is entered to win an overnight stay in the three-story Lighthouse Suite. Voting ends Dec. 31 with the winner announced in the new year. All proceeds from the event go to Skookum Kids, a volunteer-staffed facility that provides crucial care and support for children entering or transitioning into foster care. Last year almost $8,000 was raised and more than 500 votes were received for the favorite tree. This year’s goal is to raise $15,000. For more information, visit hotelbellwether.com/holiday-tree-lighting or call Hotel Bellwether front desk at 360-392-3100.
Traditional hymns
Join Lynden American Reformed Church for a festive sing-along of traditional hymns in celebration of Jesus’ birth. Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 pm. At Lynden American Reformed Church, 8868 Northwood Road.
Christmas Celebration at Lynden Pioneer Museum
Lynden Music Festival’s Annual Christmas Celebration, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec 18 at Lynden Pioneer Museum, 217 Front St. Featuring the Atlantics. Suggested tickets are $20/under 21 is $10. Call 360-3543675 for more information. Extra funds will go to donation.
This Wonderful Life
Abbotsford, BC. Gallery 7 Theatre will celebrate this year’s holiday season with This Wonderful Life, by Steve Murray, a one person homage to the classic holiday film. A special production sure to bring light and hope into the community, the show will be performed in-person at the Abbotsford Arts Centre and available online via live-stream. Described as ‘engagingly funny and then unexpectedly affecting’ by the San Francisco Chronicle, this stage production features one talented actor who expertly re-enacts the film, It’s a Wonderful Life, and embodies all the major characters including George Bailey, Clarence, Mr. Potter and many others. This Wonderful Life runs Dec. 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford. The show is also available via live-stream. Tickets for Zone A seating are $30 for adults, $28 for seniors and stu-
dents, and $12 for children 12 and younger. Tickets for Zone B seating and for livestream performances are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and students and $12 for children. To order tickets or for more information on the show or the theatre’s Health and Wellness protocols, call 604-504-5940 or visit gallery7theatre.com.
Papé Machinery hosts toy/food drive
Papé Machinery Ag & Turf has refocused its inaugural holiday event to benefit Lynden and Whatcom County after the recent extreme weather events the area has endured. In lieu of an in person meeting with Santa, Papé Machinery will host a toy and food drive in partnership with the Bellingham Food Bank and Whatcom County Toys for Tots. Even though this main event won’t be front and center, Papé Machinery will still have holiday bags for the kiddos. Please bring your donations before Dec. 20 at Papé Machinery, 830 Evergreen St., Lynden. Papé Machinery will accept unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for your neighbors. Papé Machinery hopes to make this an annual event and looks forward to having everyone back for pictures with Santa next year, along with your food and toy donations to benefit the community. For anyone who wants to purchase a John Deere toy to donate, Papé Machinery will offer10% off all in-stock toy inventory throughout December. Papé Machinery Ag & Turf wishes you all the very best holiday season and a Merry Christmas.
The Nutcracker
After a two-year hiatus, Opus Performing Arts returns to the stage this holiday season with “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 15-16 at Mount Baker Theatre-Bellingham. Performances of OPUS’ Nutcracker will be available for viewing either inperson at the Mount Baker Theatre (proof of vaccination or a negative test for ages 12 and older required) or by live streaming the performance for at-home viewing. For tickets and more information, visit mountbakertheatre.com. Mount Baker Theatre is at 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. Tickets are $15 - $22.50. Available at the box office or online at mountbakertheatre.com. Visit opusperformingarts.com for more information.
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After missing out on last year’s holiday festivities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Whatcom Museum will offer its beloved Deck the Old City Hall to the community. This holiday celebration features more than a dozen themed, decorated trees in the Rotunda Room of Old City Hall, as well as weekly art activities to bring creativity to the holiday fun. Visitors can see the trees from noon-5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Jan. 2. The themed holiday trees will be decorated by community volunteers and Old City Hall will be decorated in garlands and wreaths. Visitors are also invited to visit on Saturdays in December for a dropin holiday activity. For more information about exhibitions and admission visit, whatcommuseum.org.
Cloud Mountain Farm Center Farm Stand
Experience farm-fresh produce and meet the folks who grew it at Cloud Mountain Farm Center’s Incubator Farm Stand. Farm Stand is open Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. at 5979 Lawrence Road, Everson. Email annikas@sustainableconnections.org for more information.
Cemetery heritage
“A Walk Back in Time” historic Lynden Cemetery tours have resumed. They are at 11 a.m. Saturdays on the south side of Front Street at Guide Meridian Road. Learn about pioneer families and unique cemetery trivia. Free, no reservations needed. Details: 360-354-3675. Tours of Greenwood Cemetery, 605 E. Wiser Lake Road are at 1 p.m. the last Saturday of each month.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Come join Lynden’s Claire Theater for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, live on stage, weekends through Dec. 18. Tickets are available online at TheClaire.org or by phone: 360-3544425. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (ages 65 and older) and students, $11 children ages 9 and younger. The Claire Theater is at 655 Front St.
OBITUARIES Gary Houghteling Gary Edwin Houghteling age 74, passed away at home on Monday, Dec. 6. He is remembered for being generous to his family, always welcoming, and a true jokester … and yes, you were his favorite. Gary was born January 24, 1947 in Cass City, Michigan to parents Ernie and Donna (Berringer) Houghteling. After graduating Akron High School, He served in the US Navy from 1964 to 1968
Creg Yonker Creg Warren Yonker of Bozeman, Montana, formerly of Lynden, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 2 from a construction accident in Montana. Creg was born on Dec. 12, 1955 to Warren and Jean Yonker of Lynden. He graduated from Lynden Christian. In Lynden, he worked for Mt. Baker Silo for many years and then later moved to Bozeman, MT and worked there for Anderson Precast & Supply for over 27 years. He was dedicated to his job and what was important to him. Creg loved going to garage sales every weekend. He first took his daughter, Elisha, and
as a ships cook in Vietnam. Gary was a machinist for Trans Ocean for many years but his favorite job was running surveillance at Northwood Casino. Gary was a formidable cribbage player usually skunking most opponents. Not only did Gary love and watch his own grandkids and great grandkids, he was known to adopt and welcome all kids as his own. Gary had a gift for putting babies to sleep by holding them on his chest and gently humming one of his favorite songs.
then his grandkids. He always said “you never know what you might find.” One of Creg’s favorite hobbies was putting up elaborate decorations for Halloween and Christmas. Every year had a different theme, no two years alike, even a bounce house for the littler ones. The grandkids loved it. Creg’s grandkids were No. 1 on the list. The oldest one, Malachi, called him “Bubba” and the name stuck. Nearly every day and then after school you would find his ‘Little Buddy’ (Malachi) over at his house. Creg brightened everyone’s day with his smile and positive attitude, family and friends alike. He will be missed more than words can describe. He
Gary is preceded in death by his siblings Jill (Houghteling) Urban and Jackie (Houghteling) Crosby, and great-grandson Bradley. Gary will be greatly missed by children Pat (Michele) Himango, Jeff (Fran) Himango, Leon (Kristal) Bartels, and Jill (Houghteling) Walker (Ben Silva); grandchildren Danelle, Anna, Steven, Sara, Grace, Haley, Wesley, Erin, Nessa, Kelsey, Alliyah and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren Kayson and Easton, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be a family gathering later next summer. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
is survived by his daughter, Elisha (husband: Christian) Grandchildren: Malachi, Rowan and Duncan of Bozeman, MT. His brother: Kent Yonker (partner, Carol Droppo) of Grand Coulee, WA. His sister Tami Vanderhage (Mark) of Je-
Frank Graham Frank L. Graham, age 66, of Bellingham, passed away at his home Friday, Dec. 3. Frank was born Dec. 29, 1954 in Bellingham to parents Lloyd Charles and Lelia Marie (Walser) Graham. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Deming Log Show, 3295 Cedarville Road, Bellingham.
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Giving continues even in hard times fer clothing, extra furniture, The calendar says it is and the like, it is a time to December. The day has think about gift giving in a more darkness than light. time like this. Christmas is coming. A few thoughts: Years ago, I remember “Yesterday’s the past, pulling out the large Sears tomorrow’s the future, but and Montgomery Ward today is a gift. That’s why Christmas catalogs and it’s called the present.” Bill pouring over them for Keane hours. It was an important Several friends lost loved task. I looked diligently ones in the past week – adfor the toys I wanted most after all I was a child and diction, Covid, cancer, etc. toys were very important. Living each day is impor(My brother and I couldn’t tant. Not just showing up figure out why adults were but being grateful through Elisa Claassen so fascinated by things like the good and the bad of the sweaters, pajamas, and the like. Why?) day. We don’t know what each day will Pages and pages of dolls, teddy bears, bring and it is important to appreciate it. and toy race cars. Wow. In this way, we give ourselves a gift of joy. Eventually I too became an adult. “Reading should not be presented to Somehow the sweaters became a children as a chore, a duty. It should be wished-for gift. Toys, surprisingly less offered as a gift.” Author Kate DiCamillo wanted. Many parents work so much and In recent weeks so many neighbors children value the time together. Not just have lost heirlooms, furnishings, and to get a gift but to spend time together – toys. Their homes or offices have major walking, playing games, making crafts, damage. They also have had this happen and reading. Making memories are a gift at the start of the holidays. While many given to your friends and family and to…. in the community have stepped up to of- yourself.
“Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” Leo Buscaglia We all have skills. We have different skills than others. Singing. Gardening. Wood working. Mechanical skills. Telling funny jokes. Some friends and family would appreciate getting a handmade gift or even help fixing something. One of my friends is a pilot and between flights she enjoys crocheting. She makes me colorful wash clothes. Other friends write poetry, assembles beautiful memory books, do photography and paint. These are one-of-a-kind items. I will never get another one like it. I love them. This year when thinking about giving and receiving gifts, be grateful and think of gifting your time and talent. Many of us don’t need more knick-knacks, dust collectors, and the like. Sometimes we need to simply feel appreciated. -- Elisa Claassen is a freelance reporter with the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers.
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Recovery hinges on people returning to work ting at an all-time To Build record high. Back AmerBottom line: ica, people there were 2.3 milmust return lion fewer workers to work. in the workforce In a U.S. last October Chamber of compared with Commerce the same month in poll released 2019. in early COVID-19 has December, changed work and the findings workers. People, spell trouble who traditionally for America’s commuted to the employers office, worked whether By Don C. Brunell remotely. they are in A Harris Poll the private in October found that 76% of or public sectors. employees want to make work It found that over 60% of permanently flexible. the respondents are in no “The desire for work flexhurry to return to work and over a third of the unemibility is being met with a conflicting message — about ployed are not actively going three-quarters of their emafter a job or looking at all. ployers think they (workers) The problem is growing are more innovative and work worse. A large number of harder in the office or on-site,” respondents feel they can Harris found. get by for at least another six Not all work can be done months before they have to remotely or with a flexible find employment. schedule. An obvious exThe survey discovered that one-sixth of the jobless say ample is a utility line worker. the amount of the money they Whereas electric grid engiare receiving from unemployneers can connect remotely to plan projects; however, when ment benefits and governelectric transmission line goes ment programs makes it “not down, it is a To Build Back worth looking” for work, the America, people must return Chamber added. to work. Currently, the Bureau of Sorting out jobs which can Labor Statistics (BLS) reports be remote is a challenge, but there are 10.4 million open all jobs need people willing to jobs and people are quit-
work. Employers are raising wages and benefits to recruit workers but find it troubling when someone is hired and doesn’t show up on the first day or interview just to fulfil obligations to continue receiving an unemployment check. In Washington, Gov. Inslee and the legislature suspended the job search requirements at the start of the pandemic. With the economy recovering, job search requirements were reinstated. This means the jobless must look for work and document at least three approved job search activities each week in order to remain eligible for unemployment benefits. On the employer side, Harris found that a lack of concern for people’s work/ life conflicts is a problem. Roughly two-in-five people quit because the employer did not take their concerns into consideration during the pandemic. Employer attitudes make a difference. Among those who work fully remotely, 40 percent who implemented practices and policies since the pandemic resulted in people staying on the job. Looking ahead, here’s what needs to happen. First, President Biden and
Congress need Covid recovery programs which encourage return to work; however, they cannot make it more worthwhile for people who are employable to continue to postpone returning to work. Second, people providing jobs need to tailor work sites and jobs to fit into the post-pandemic economy. For example, commuting daily into the inner city is expensive and time consuming. Monthly parking rates are high, the price of gasoline is skyrocketing, and pre-covid traffic congestion is not only time consuming, but frustrating. One answer is to lease office space outside the city’s core for meeting and internet connectivity space. People can come together and meet while still working remotely. Finally, people must realize COVID-19 is not a temporary inconvenience. It is permanent. Finding ways to put people back to work is essential to our post COVID-19 survival. 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.
Lighthouse Mission plans special Christmas meal for homeless Lighthouse Mission Ministries has planned a traditional Christmas dinner with ham and all the trimmings for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness in the Bellingham area. Hans Erchinger-Davis, president and CEO of Lighthouse Mission Ministries, said the special meal is especially important this year. “People who are homeless have often lost connection with their families, which hits even harder during the holidays,” Erchinger-Davis
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Fate of Roe v. Wade Editor, The fate of Roe v. Wade may soon be settled by the United States Supreme Court. There are two considerations: there is no specified constitutional right spelled out in the Constitution for abortion; and the High Court cannot interpret the Constitution as if there was such an indicated right. In 1973, the Supreme Court erroneously placed itself in the crosshairs of this deeply personal and moral issue. The Founding Fathers knew how dangerous it would be with the High Court deciding on so many issues. So they established the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to outline what they could interpret. Those issues not included would be left to the state/people of this great nation. This should have been done in 1973. I now ask, what then will happen here in the Evergreen State should the High Court rule against Roe v. Wade? I always would hope that the advocates for pro-life would prevail. I also would hope that most of the state taxpayers here would not be forced to compromise their values and fund abortions. Moreover, I would also hope that women facing an unwanted pregnancy would study all their options, taking responsibility themselves for their actions. So many churches and pregnancy clinics here are gladly assisting these women with flexibility. Many organizations are even willing to assist without any compensation. The real choice to risk pregnancy with a sexual act must be made using common sense and due consideration for all those affected, not just how it affects the mother. The choice for abstinence is always best when considering the health of all concerned and is the least expensive option. I commend the efforts of all pro-life organizations which have jointly promoted efforts to encourage state pro-life legislation, correct Roe v. Wade, and marching for life. Gerald Hulbert Sumas
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OBITUARIES Wilma Huber Wilma passed away just after 1 p.m. Oct. 18 with her wonderful caregivers and daughter nearby, after complications from dementia. She was born in Strausburg, ND to parents Ray and Johanna Bosman. Granddaughter of Gerret and Wilhelmina Van Heukelom TeBeest of Westfield ND, and Albertus and Wilhelmina Kok Bosman of Wyoming, MI. Descendent of early homesteaders in Emmons County ND who emigrated through the Great Lakes from Holland in late 1880s, and came west with the Holland Dakota Land Co. Wilma was the first grandchild in her mom’s family, living with her TeBeest grandparents on their farm near Westfield ND. She was a bright, happy child bringing so much joy during the hard times of the depression, and dust bowl. Wilma’s grandfather Gerret was always laughing, and singing hymns as he worked on the farm, and was an early influence for mom who was joyful, laughing, and always singing and humming, throughout her life.
Stan Heeringa Stanley “Stan” A. Heeringa, age 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Dec. 9. Stan was born March 23, 1945, in Lynden to parents Lewis and Lucy (Haveman) Heeringa. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University. Stan was a restaurant supervisor at the Royal Fork Buffet. In
1989 the family relocated to Whatcom County where Stan went to work with his brother Ron at Bode’s Precast for a few years and then on to work for Bostec until he retired. Stan served in the 8th Aerial Port Squadron of the U.S. Air Force, and completed two years. Stan married Helen Lucas on June 13, 1970. Together they have three daughters. Stan had a love for gardening both flowers and crops. Along with that love came the fun task of preserving the produce.
Jean Dawkins Heaven is announcing an addition to the House Band. Jean Dawkins has accepted a permanent position as lead guitar and vocals. His lifelong love of music will serve him well in this position. As will his now perfect hearing. He has played many stages during his
Sherry Van Diest Sherry Beth Van Diest (Pike), 54, of Everson, Washington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Dec. 6. Sherry was born on June 20 1967, in Bellingham to Frank and Bettye Pike.
Laura Beth Plagerman Laura Beth Huizenga Plagerman, age 61, passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 7 after a yearlong struggle with cancer. Laura was born Sept. 11, 1960, in Sioux Center, Iowa to Otto and Madelyne Huizenga. She had five siblings: LuAnn, Ruth, Bev, Maria, and Orlan. Laura married Larry Plagerman on May 8, 1982 in Orange City, Iowa. Together they had a son, Kelvin, and daughter, Melanie. Laura would tell you her most important job was taking care of their daughter, Melanie, who passed away at age 23 from complications of Cystic Fibrosis. Laura also helped Larry run their family dairy farm. Laura worked at the family grocery store in Orange City, taught at Bellingham Christian, and worked as the customer service representative and manager at Sterling Bank. Laura was involved with her family in Nooksack Valley Riders and the Patterned Speed Horse Association. She had a strong faith in
In 1937, her family left the TeBeest farm and moved to the Dutch community in Lynden. Wilma lived on H St Road with her family, two brothers and sister, where they had a full life keeping a small dairy farm and odd jobs to keep everything going. Wilma’s brother Albertus credited her with saving his life several times, the first when she pulled him from Fishtrap Creek in Lynden City Park, he age 2 years and she being 3 ½. Wilma graduated from Lynden High School in 1954. Attended Western Washington College in Bellingham where she soon met John S. Huber, instantly smitten with her merry laugh and cheerful smile, and soon thereafter married in Lynden, Nov. 23, 1956. The family settled in the Seattle area, later moving to Bellevue. Wilma was raised in a home with two parents who had finished eighth grade and was instilled with curiosity and desire for reading everything she could get her hands on. Wilma loved car trips, gardening, cook-
ing, and early moves for Dad’s job with Boeing during the space program to New Orleans, LA and later to Huntsville, AL. Returning to Bellevue in 1966, they enjoyed 48 years of family life in their home in the Eastgate area. Wilma was so glad to be a wife and mom, cherishing her home and family. Mom enjoyed a great life in Bellevue, times filled with visits from relatives, family, and friends, weddings, and babies, lots of summertime salmon fishing (& BBQ) and flyovers with the Blue Angels during Seafair, the smell of snow from Snoqualmie during calm fall mornings, and salt water when the fog came in off Puget sound. Wilma taught us how to enjoy and cherish all the little moments of life, especially flowers, autumn leaves turning orange, kindness to each other, and how to just take the best in each day, always insisting to “take care of yourself!” She loved her family, her AVON (40 years!) customers, her beloved Boehm Pool (Issaquah) “Deep Water” aqua aerobics friends, and Eastgate neighbors. We will all deeply miss her and her merry (and a little mischievous) laugh, sense of humor, and easy smile. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband John Sanford Huber, parents Ray and Johanna Bosman, and her sister Marcella Bosman Lilja. She is survived by her brothers Albertus (Bud) (Thorne Bay,
Pressing the apples, juicing the grapes, canning the pears and beans, and freezing the corn and berries. Stan enjoyed many hours in the woods climbing through the snow with buddies hunting both deer and elk and in the off season out on the water salmon fishing. Being a kid at heart, Stan loved spending any time he could with the kids and dogs. Stan was a very hands-on guy and could fix just about anything MacGyver style with a roll of duct tape or some random piece of something he had in his shed. Stan is preceded in death by
career, including churches, missions, jails, nursing homes, night clubs and dance halls. Jean entertained his audiences not only with his musical ability but with a near eidetic memory, and endless song list. Audiences enjoyed trying to stump the band with a song request he did not know. Born to Glenn and Harriet (Ham) Dawkins on Feb. 27, 1933, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, he was the oldest of five children. In 1940 the family moved to Washing-
Alaska) and Don Bosman of Cheyenne WY, and sister-in-law, Claire Huber Benson. Also surviving are daughter, Elaine Huber, son, Karl (Rosi ) Huber and grandsons Joseph, Christopher, Martin Huber and Luke White, daughter Linda Reinoso, and grandsons Ryan, Kyle, and Daniel Reinoso. Also survived by beloved nieces and nephews Laura Benson Wada, Julie Benson, Tom Benson, Larry Bosman, Bruce Bosman, Susan Bosman, Dennis, and Daniel Bosman, and Lorri, Jeff and Sherri Lilja. After husband John passed in 2014, Wilma spent the last 7 ½ years of her life in Vancouver, enjoying wonderful loving care and support with her doctors, and caregivers, and friends, at Young at Heart Adult Family Home and Glenwood. Deep grateful thanks to Reg and Emma Layzell and Eugene and Natela Antoci of Young at Heart, for their tender loving care of Wilma during her time in Hospice, just last week celebrating her second anniversary with PeaceHealth Hospice. Special thanks to mom’s longtime hospice nurses Kathy Hedman and Matt Wall who provided wonderful care and encouragement over those two years. Memorial contributions in Wilma’s name would be welcome and should be sent to PeaceHealth Southwest, attn: Sue Curry, 5400 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661.
his brother Ron Heeringa, and sibling-in-laws Wendall Feenstra, Dennis Lucas, and Bonnie Lucas. Stan will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, Helen; daughters Cindy (Neal) Dykstra, Traci (JD) Klein, and Stephanie (Ray) Moore; grandchildren Cody, Riley, Mazie and Dylan Dykstra, Spencer, Harrison and Whitney Klein, and Karlee and Kendra Camping; sisters Dorothy (Denny) Gross, Ruth Olson, Carolyn (Darrol) Scheffer, Bev (Len) Honcoop, and Lois Feenstra; sibling-in-laws Jean Heeringa, Karen (Bill) Veltkamp, Jay Lucas, Sandi (Dan) Hintz, and
ton to the farm of his maternal uncle, Alan Ham. In 1953, he enlisted in the Coast Guard where he served four years. He was on a ship for nine months where he earned the nickname of Hawkeyes from the Captain, and then went to Honolulu where he fastpitched softball for the Navy, entertained the officers, and played poker with the men, sending his winnings home to help his family. He was loved and will be missed. He is survived by his four children, Gayla (Dick) Van Beek, Dee Foster, Alan Dawkins, and Jefferson Dawkins, one adopted son,
Cheri (Alan) Hiatt. A special thank you to Stan’s high school buddies Arnie, Bud and Bob, caretakers Julie and Alexa, as well as several Sonlight men who were very supportive during Stan’s last years. Family and friends are invited to Sonlight Christian Reformed Church for a memorial service on Dec. 27 at 2 p.m., followed by a light reception. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Whatcom Hospice Foundation.
Mike French, seven of eight grandchildren, and eight of nine great-grandchildren and three of his four siblings. There are numerous people the family would like to thank, Lynden Manor for their exceptional care, Among Friends for their love and support, and Sharole Green a very special friend who was there when no one else could be. He sends a special farewell to his longtime friend and bass player, Dale Vander Yacht, who joined him on the stage these last four decades. To honor his wishes there will be no services.
S h e r r y graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1985. She then married Brian Sletvik on Sept. 12, 1987, and together they moved to Portland. They then returned to Whatcom County and had three children together,
Jessica, Kelsey and Taylor Sletvik, where they later separated. Sherry worked in the Deli at Cost Cutter in Lynden for 18 years. She moved on to start a cleaning business with her best friend, Heidi. Sherry spent her last 14 years working for Premier Agendas. Sherry met her soul mate, Douglas Van Diest and began dating in 2005 and officially got mar-
ried Aug. 10, 2019. They took over the Pike Family Home, where Sherry enjoyed Gardening and hosting the family events (whoop whoop!). Sherry had a contagious laugh and bubbly personality; she lit up every room. To know her, was to love her. Sherry was a giver of all things. Whether it was her time in cooking food for parties, bringing people to their appointments or just
the best advice. She was most proud of her children and being Nana to nine with another on the way. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Bettye, sister in-law Nancy Pike (Rick). She is survived by her husband Doug Van Diest, five children, Adam (Brittany) Van Diest, Megan (Dave) Borden, Jessica Sletvik, Kelsey Sletvik (Justin) and Taylor Sletvik. Sherry leaves behind five siblings, Rick Pike,
Kathy Longoria, Greg Pike, Molly (Thomas) Walker and Ann (Pat) Clark and numerous nieces and nephews. Sherry’s memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Gillies Funeral Home, followed by a reception at the family home on South Pass Road. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Jesus and spent many years teaching Sunday school and singing on the praise teams. Laura will be greatly missed by her husband Larry, son Kelvin (Tanya) Plagerman and grandchild Colden
Nielsen; her father Otto (Priscilla) Huizenga, her Parents in law Arlyn (MaryLou) Plagerman, her siblings LuAnn (Mark) Wagenaar, Ruth (Bryon) Schelling, Bev (Randy) VanDeGriend, Maria (Mike) Byker, and Orlan (Rebecca) Huizenga; sisterin-law Linda (Marv) Tjoelker, brothers-in-law Leroy (Rhonda) Plagerman and Scott (Connie) Plagerman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Laura is preceded in death by her daughter Melanie, mother Madelyne Huizenga, and nephew Nathaniel Schelling. Family and friends are invited to a closed casket visitation on Wednesday, Dec.
15 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. The graveside committal will be at Ten Mile Cemetery on Thursday, Dec. 16 at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. memorial service at North County Christ the
King Church, Lynden. Memorials may be sent to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 520 Pike Street, #1075 Seattle, WA 98101. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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Game official shortages continue into basketball season By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com
Lions junior guard/forward Anthony Canales (No. 21) totaled 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals in Lynden’s 67-20 season-opening win over Bellingham on Friday, Dec. 10. (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune)
Totaling 22 team steals, Lynden cruises to 67-20 victory over Bellingham in season opener By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com
LYNDEN – Holding your opponent to 17% percent shooting while forcing 24 turnovers generally bodes well for basketball success. The Lions didn’t miss a beat in their season opener against the Bayhawks. Aggressive, scrappy defense from the tip set the tone, and Lynden never looked back. Brian Roper, Lynden’s head coach, certainly understands the volatility of offense. After all, basketball is a game of runs.
“We hang our hat on our defense here,” Roper said. “Offense is a little bit like the stock market, it goes up and down. Defense is a sound investment, and it can always be there.” For all the financial advisors out there, it’s safe to say Roper and the Lions are seeing a positive return on their investment. “I thought our guys did a really good job on their big kid [6-foot-8 Henry Sheldrup], starting with Dawson Adams who put his body on him,” Roper said. “But then we had really good backside help and ball pressure from our guards, and I thought our effort was really good for the first game.” Offensively, Lynden scored 31 of their 67 points in the second quarter alone. The Lions wrapped up the opening period with an 8-0 run that saw them lead 18-5 heading into the second. They started the second with a 17-2 run, shutting down Bellingham’s offense once again. The Bayhawks did, however, score nine points in the second — their most in any quarter. Senior forward Jordan Medcalf scored Lynden’s final 6 points of the second, the
final two buckets being fast-break dunks. In the third, the offense slowed down a bit for the Lions while they kept up the defensive pressure. Sophomore guard/ forward Anthony Canales scored 7 of his 16 points to lead the Lions in the period, which was capped off by another Medcalf dunk near the end. “The ball kind of stopped moving in the second half, and we probably fouled a little too much,” Roper said. “But I thought our effort was good, our attitude was good, the guys shared the ball, so I thought it was a really good first game to build on.” Canales said once he settled into the game, his offense started to find a rhythm. “In the beginning of the game I was rushing it a little, and then I calmed down and started to get into my groove,” he said. “I think I played pretty good for the first game of the season.” Canales tied senior forward Dawson Adams with a game-high 16 points while adding 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals.
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WHATCOM – As the fall sports season is behind us and overworked football officials take a breath, basketball referees are facing the same issues of personnel scarcity. This isn’t an issue isolated to Whatcom County, either. The Northwest Board of Basketball Officials coordinates and deploys officials to Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties. They cover middle school basketball contests for all the schools in those regions up to varsity. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, they were barely able to cover every game with their regular staff of 105-110 officials. They are now operating with around half that amount. “We’re not doing C-team games this year, and we’re trying to cover as many JV games as we can,” said Ron Van Soest, the president of the NWBBO. “Varsity is, of course, the priority.” When there are no officials for the lower-level games — i.e. middle school through JV — the schools need parent volunteers, play without referees, or simply have to cancel the games. The shortage was spurred for various reasons, Van Soest said. Some of the older officials decided to hang it up because of COVID-19 cancellations and it seemed like as good a time as any. Others didn’t want to get sick or didn’t want to deal with wearing a mask during the game. Jerrod Fleury, Oak Harbor High School’s athletic director and assignor for the Board, said one of the major factors in keeping people away is the mental toll of being berated by coaches and fans. “I truly believe the trend down is due to coach and fan behavior,” Fleury said. “I tell my [Oak Harbor High School] parents ‘you get the right to object, but you object and move on.’” Older, more experienced officials may have thicker skin, but younger and newer recruits may not be as resistant to the words of those in the stands unhappy with a foul call or lack thereof. Similar to how football games were frequently moved to Saturdays in the fall, more basketball games are being rescheduled to the weekend so officials may be available. That creates a laundry list of stacking issues from travel availability, scheduling See OFFICIALS on B2
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Bomber nominated for NFHS National Coach of the Year Lyncs’ head coach is one of 50 national nominees for award Bomber’s predecessor, Curt De Haan, won in 2014 By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com
LYNDEN – Brady Bomber, Lynden Christian’s head girls basketball coach, has been nominated for the National Federation of State High School Associations’ National Coach of the Year award. He follows in the footsteps of his predecessor, legendary Lyncs coach Curt De Haan, who was the winner of the award following LC’s eighth state championship under De Haan in 2013-14. Bomber joined the pool of 50 national nominees after being voted Washington’s top girls basketball coach across all classifications by the Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association. “I’m honored to be nominated and win the award for our state. There are so many good coaches,” Bomber said. “It’s a testa-
ment really to our players and coaching staff. It’s certainly a group effort and award. Any success that gets attributed to my name — other people are responsible for that.” Taking over following De Haan’s retirement in 2014, Bomber’s first year with the Lyncs was in the 2014-15 season. He has since led LC to the state tournament every year, never finishing lower than fourth place. That six-season span includes three 1A state titles, one second-place finish, and a 164-16 overall record. “Curt, I consider a close friend and a mentor, so anything I can do that models or looks anything similar to what he did is something I try to be proud of,” Bomber said. “I think any success that we have now, his handprints are all See BOMBER on B3
Lynden Christian’s girls basketball coach Brady Bomber has been nominated for the National Federation of State High School Associations’ National Coach of the Year award. (Connor J. Benintendi/ Lynden Tribune)
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The fourth quarter saw Lynden mostly deploy their bench, and they scored 4 points in the final period of play. Overall, the Lions allowed only 6 second-half points, a remarkable testament to their defensive emphasis. It was a statement performance by Lynden to open their season and an impressive victory that already had them looking in mid-season form. Adams and Roper each expressed that the team had been chomping at the bit to get on the court. The season opener was pushed back about a week as five of the team’s nine varsity players were members of Lynden’s 2A state championship football team. “We were all kind of just antsy to play,” Adams said. “So when the ball got tipped up, we just had a lot of energy. Great defensive night for us.” Adams added 7 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal to his 16-point outing. Junior guard Coston Parcher put together an eye-pop-
ping box score of 13 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 8 steals. Medcalf’s was hard to ignore as well, dropping in 13 points to go along with 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals. Senior guard Kaleo Jandoc also had 5 points, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block. Lynden produced 22 total steals while forcing 24 turnovers and only giving the ball away nine times themselves. That, coupled with a 35% disparity in team field goal percentage, makes for a great way to open the season. “It was a great start for our team,” Canales said. “I think we have a lot to improve on, but overall it was a good win for the first game.” The Lions move to 1-0 (1-0 2A NWC) as Bellingham drops to 2-2 (0-2 2A NWC). Lynden will look to keep their early-season mojo going into their next matchup with Mount Baker on Friday, Dec. 10. Tip-off is set for 7:15 p.m.
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Lions junior guard Coston Parcher (top) totaled 13 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 8 steals. Senior forward Jordan Medcalf (bottom) finished with 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals. (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune)
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Golden Eagles junior forward Madisyn Butenshoen stepped up big in Ferndale’s 59-44 win over Anacortes on Monday night, scoring 18 points in lieu of important injured teammates. Butenshoen was steady all night, scoring 9 points in each half of play.
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fairness (trying to reduce teams’ back-to-back nights) and longer weeks for those who are officiating the games. High school basketball officiating is not these individuals’ day job either. Of the roughly 65 officials on staff, only about half of that lot are available any given night. Many of them are currently working six nights a week, on top of their everyday occupations. Fleury said half the battle is ensuring individuals get days off while making sure everything is covered. The training process has also taken a hit because of the urgency to get referees on the court. Fleury acknowledged that many aren’t ready to be officiating varsity games, but there is not much choice in some cases. “We’re just trying everything we can to get people,” Fleury said. “There’s so many different levels of struggle with this.” If this shortage persists, middle school seasons may be moved outside of the window high schools’ seasons are played, Fleury said. Furthermore, nobody benefits from, say, a Whatcom County team scheduling all of their non-league games further south since those counties are facing the same problem. It’s a give and take that is going to put more stress on someone’s plate regardless. A school in Snohomish County, for example, has
a Christmas tournament scheduled for later this month. They reached out to the Tacoma, Seattle and Snohomish officiating boards as well as the NWBBO for assistance on coverage, Fleury said. “All four assignors from those regions said, ‘we have no officials to help you,’” he said. “So they’re going to potentially have to cancel the tournament.” Nearly anyone can apply to be an official. High school freshmen and up can apply, and the only restriction is that kids can’t officiate games for age groups older than themselves, Van Soest said. Officials do have to be COVID-19 vaccinated as well. The statewide mandate requiring individuals working with students includes game officials. “We’re appealing to parents that their kids are out of school, so if they played ball or just have a love for the game it’s a great time for them to come out as well as everyone in between,” Van Soest said. “From freshmen in high school to retirees, we welcome everybody. Especially women, too, because we cover the boys and the girls and there’s always been a need for more women officials.” Anyone interested in becoming a basketball referee in the area should contact Jerrod Fleury via email at jerrodfleury@gmail.com or by phone at (253) 223-1538 to begin the hiring and training process.
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over that. He laid the foundation for our program that our current players’ parents and grandparents played for.” Bomber’s selection as Washington’s Coach of the Year predates even last year’s abbreviated season, said Dan Taylor, president of the WSGBCA and head coach of King’s High School’s girls basketball team. The Lyncs went 27-1 in 2019-20 and won the 1A state title. In last year’s abbreviated campaign, they went 13-0. Taylor said they didn’t hand out the
state award last season, so this was looking at much of Bomber’s recent success. “Brady has lots of accolades that I wouldn’t be shocked if they voted him National Coach of the Year,” Taylor said. “They win state and then go undefeated … so he has a lot going for him.” When Taylor was asked by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association who should be nominated for the national award, Bomber was the clearcut choice. The national award looks at a lot of criteria outside of just success on the court
as well. Bomber had to fill out a survey that included background information about himself and his involvement in the local community. Taylor believes Bomber is equally qualified by those traits as he is by his body of work as a basketball coach. “He’s a winner,” Taylor said. “He’s a winner with people, with fellow coaches, he’s just great like that.” Bomber has the Lyncs off to a 2-2 overall record to start the 2021-22 season as he looks to continue building on his legacy with LC.
He understands how much help he has had over the years from players and coaches. Regardless, the presence of pure, honest humility and always learning how to be better is part of what has helped him reach this point. “I just feel really strongly that this is recognition that should shine a lot of light on the players that wear the uniform and the other teammates I had on our coaching staff that contribute to our success and this recognition,” Bomber said. “I think that’s the biggest thing for me when I think about this.”
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Lang spurs fourth quarter run, lifts Golden Eagles past Seahawks
Golden Eagles junior guard Ashley Lang hit a key 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to spur a 13-0 run by Ferndale in their 59-44 win over Anacortes on Monday, Dec. 11. (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune)
Ferndale rides 13-0 run spurred by Ashley Lang’s 3-pointer to defeat Anacortes 59-44 By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com
FERNDALE – The Golden Eagles like to play up-tempo basketball. Takeaways on defense and seamless transitions on the fast break are how you keep that pace, and Ferndale did exactly that. Playing without one of their two seniors as forward Kaelee Bungard sat out with an injury, Golden Eagles head coach Terri Yost figured the game flow would look slightly dif-
LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR DESIGN REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 22, 2021, the Design Review Board of the City of Lynden, received an application from JWR Design, regarding the property described below: LOT 11 OF THE DEJONG LONG PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITORS FILE NUMBER 2021-1004040. ALL SITUATE IN LYNDEN, WHATCOM COUNTY WASHINGTON. COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 2202 DeJong Drive, Lynden For Design Review of a proposed 4-plex building at the above noted address located within the RM-3 zone. A virtual public meeting with the Lynden Design Review Board has been scheduled for January 4, 2022. Any person wishing to comment on the application or the proposal, may do so by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by December 27, 2021, or by attending the virtual public meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on January 4, 2022. Please Note: Due to concerns related to the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, those interested in participating in the meeting remotely should contact the Planning Department at (360) 354-5532 before noon on January 4th. Written comments and questions are welcome and will be poised to the Board and Applicant during the meeting. Published December 15, 2021
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In fact, the Seahawks wouldn’t even get another bucket. Lang’s three was the beginning of a 13-0 for the Golden Eagles that closed out the game. “I think our transitions, which we’ve been working on, helped a lot just in pushing the ball and getting it down the court,” Lang said. “Being able to get those steals, being fast and playing that up-tempo defense is what we’re strong at.” Madisyn Butenshoen, Lang and Ochoa combined for 26 of Ferndale’s 34 second-half points, as the guard duo and down-low forward willed the Golden Eagles to victory. Butenshoen finished with a game-high 18 points, as Lang followed her up with 14. Ochoa dropped in 7 of her 13 total points in the fourth quarter alone. Sophomores Maleah Singson and Mallory Butenshoen each finished with 4 points a piece. Now five games into the young season, Yost said the team is finding its identity. “We have such good chemistry both on and off the floor,” Yost said. “This group is really good, they come in every day, work hard, they just want to get better and are hungry to succeed.” The Golden Eagles moved to 3-2 overall (2-1 NWC) as Anacortes fell to 2-4 overall (1-2 NWC). Ferndale will try to make it three in a row when they travel to Lakewood on Friday, Dec. 17 for a 7:15 p.m. tipoff.
Junior guard Ellie Ochoa scored 7 of her 13 points in the fourth quarter.
ferent. Overall, it was business as usual with sophomore guard Mallory Butenschoen slotted into the starting lineup. “I love it, it’s cool for them to see it as they watch the game film as well,” Yost said. “They can see the difference from the beginning of the season and now. They’re just growing.” Ferndale carried a 13-10 lead into the second quarter, continuing to build upon it with quick, hands-on defense and efficiency on offense. They looked firmly in command at
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halftime, leading 25-17. Junior forward Madisyn Butenshoen scored 5 of the Golden Eagles’ last 7 points of the half and had 9 points total heading into the third quarter. “[Bungard] is a big part of our offense, being down low and just aggressive,” Butenshoen said. “So just kind of taking that role, but with others like me and Hannah [Barlean] and Tia Gilday that’s really important.” Butenshoen began the third quarter with another speedy 4 points, fighting through contact and converting tough shots. Anacortes, though, wasn’t going to go down easy. The Seahawks pushed forth with a 5-0 run, narrowing Ferndale’s lead to five and forcing a Golden Eagles timeout. Two quick buckets from junior guard Ellie Ochoa and Madisyn Butenshoen extended it back to nine, but Anacortes kept pace for the remainder of the period. It was 38-34 heading into the fourth. “We’ve been playing with [Ellie] for 10 years and she is just a lightning bolt,” Butenshoen said. “She is fast, and she’s a very smart passer. It helps when you have someone smart like that who knows when to pass when to not, and when to shoot.” Midway through the period, Anacortes whittled the lead all the way down to two. It became anybody’s game; until junior guard Ashley Lang drilled a corner 3-pointer and completely swayed all the momentum back to Ferndale.
COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 2209 & 2213 DeJong Drive, Lynden For Design Review of two proposed 4-plex buildings at the above noted address located within the RM-3 zone. A virtual public meeting with the Lynden Design Review Board has been scheduled for January 4, 2022. Any person wishing to comment on the application or the proposal, may do so by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by December 27, 2021, or by attending the virtual public meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on January 4, 2022. Please Note: Due to concerns related to the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, those interested in participating in the meeting remotely should contact the Planning Department at (360) 3545532 before noon on January 4th. Written comments and questions are welcome and will be poised to the Board and Applicant during the meeting. Published December 15, 2021
LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR DESIGN REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 22, 2021, the Design Review Board of the City of Lynden, received an application from Carletti Architects PS, regarding the property described below: Parcel #: 4003170554750000 Legal Description: N 660 FT OF W 660 FT OF NW NW-EXC N 466.69 FT OF W 466.69 FT THEREOF LESS RD COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 8844 Benson Road, Lynden For Design Review of a proposed 24,393 square foot multi-specialty medical clinic. A virtual public meeting with the Lynden Design Review Board has been scheduled for January 4, 2022. Persons wishing to comment on the Design Review application, may do so by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by December 27, 2021, or by attending the virtual public meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on January 4, 2022. The role of the Design Review Board is to review exterior building materials and colors, landscaping, site lighting, trash enclosures and signage. The Board does not review zoning, landuse or storm-
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Everson LEGAL CITY OF EVERSON NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING The City of Everson hereby gives notice that on November 24, 2021 an application for preliminary plat approval of the Night Hawk Landing long subdivision was received from Cascade Engineering Group on behalf of Summit-Rhodes LLC. The applicant seeks to subdivide an approximately 7.82-acre property located at 7322 Everson-Goshen Road in the Residential zoning district to create 28 single-family residential lots. Approval of a lot-averaged subdivision and subdivision variance have been requested. The subject property is situated in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 36, Township 40 North, Range 03 East of W.M. and the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 1, Township 39 North, Range 03 East of W.M., Whatcom County, WA within the City of Everson. The property is identified under County Assessor’s parcel numbers 390301 151494 and 400336 150012. The public comment period for this application is from December 15 through December 30, 2021. Project application materials can be accessed from the City’s web-
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Notice to Creditors LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of PHILLIP REX BRINN, Deceased. NO. 21-4-01025-37 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.020 JUDGE: EVAN JONES The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge
of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed. Any 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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH CLERK OF COURT: December 13, 2021 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 15, 2021 NOTICE AGENT: ROBERT BRINN 2811 PULLMAN ST BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 Attorney for Notice Agent: Graham E. Buchanan, WSBA# 52603 Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC, 300 North Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225
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LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of DAVID KARL ERNST, deceased Case/Cause No. 21-4-00913-37 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 statue 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)9c): 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-probatable
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assets. Date of First Publication: December 1, 2021 Personal Representative: Darlyn Myra DelBoca Address for Mailing or Service: P.O.B. 32355, Bellingham, WA 98228 Court of probate proceedings and case/cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court 21-4-00913-37 Published December 1, 8 & 15, 2021
Probate Notice to Creditors LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of JOYCE H. BURGER, Deceased. NO. 21-4-00975-37 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. 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 the first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: December 15, 2021
Personal Representative: Susan R. Van Loo c/o Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service: Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264
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In re the Estate of: ROBERT A. COOPERSMITH, Deceased. No. 21-2-00061-33 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 non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 15, 2021 Alecia Aldridge, Personal Representative, McGrane & Schuerman Logan A. Worley, WSBA #48121, Attorney at Law 298 South Main #304, Colville, Washington 99114, 509 684-8484
LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of MARVIN G. VANDERPOL AND MARIBETH L. VANDERPOL, Deceased. NO. 21-4-00987-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge David E. Freeman The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: 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 the first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: December 15, 2021 Personal Representative: STEVEN R. VANDERPOL c/o Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC
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LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Grace Picard, Deceased. Cause No. 21-4-00972-37 Judge: Evan P. Jones
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below have 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 the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: December 1, 2021 Personal Representative: Kimberly Picard Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron M. Rasmussen, WSBA #29496 Address for Mailing or Service: Barron Smith Daugert PLLC, Attn: Aaron Rasmussen, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212 Published December 1, 8 & 15, 2021
LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Fusako Shultz, Deceased. Cause No. 21-4-0960-37 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: December 1, 2021 Personal Representative: Steven Shultz Address for Mailing or Service: 3029 Elm Street, Bellingham WA 98225 Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746, Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212 Published December 1, 8 & 15, 2021
LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE In the Matter of the Estate of Theodore Alan Rogers, Deceased. No. 21-4-02542-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1); 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 will be 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: December 8, 2021 Personal Representative: Candace Lord Attorney for Personal Representa-
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LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of GLENDINE BARLEY, Deceased. NO. 21-4-01009-37 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 8, 2021 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Stacey Beighley Garness 8031 Kispiox Road Blaine, WA 98230-9557 Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC 300 North Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225
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LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of FREDERICK J. TWITCHELL Deceased. NO. 21-4-00995-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 JUDGE: EVAN P. JONES The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of 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 15, 2021 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: KAREN A. PETERSEN ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 1448 Elm Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for Personal Representative: Graham E. Buchanan, WSBA #52603 Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC, 300 North Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: WHATCOM County Superior Court, Cause 21-4-00995-37 Published December 15, 22 & 29, 2021
Public Notice LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of LINDA A. MASCARIN (aka Orlinda A. Mascarin and Orlinda E. Mascarin), Deceased Cause No. 21-4-00471-37 Judge: Lee Grochmal NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL REPORT AND PETITION FOR DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION (RCW 11.76.040) PAULA O. CHU, the Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate, has scheduled a hearing seeking court approval of a Final Report and requesting a Decree of Distribution. As of the date of this publication, the Final Report and Petition for a Decree of Distribution have been filed with the clerk of the Court and the Court has been asked to settle such report, distribute the property to the persons entitled thereto, and discharge the Personal Representative. The hearing is scheduled at 1:30 PM on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Whatcom County Superior Court, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington. /s/ Paula O. Chu, Personal Representative, 303 Beacon Rd., Bellingham, WA 98229 Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746, Barron Smith Daugert PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212 Published December 15, 2021
Summons by Publication LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM Advantis Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. Rebekah Lambe, Defendant. Case No. 21-2-00707-37 The State of Washington to the said REBEKAH LAMBE: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 1st day of December, 2021, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Advantis Credit Union, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, Miles D. Monson, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. Defendant has breached the terms of a contract entered into on or about June 9, 2020, for the purchase of a 2014 BMW 528, by failing to pay installments as agreed. Plaintiff Advantis Credit Union seeks enforcement of the contract, including a judgment for the amount owed under the contract. Miles D. Monson, MONSON LAW OFFICE P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys. 1865 NW 169th Place, Suite 208 Beaverton, OR 97006 Washington County, Oregon. Published December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 & January 5, 2022
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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
DeWaard & Bode
Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham
Outlet Store: 4175 Hannegan Road B’ham 360-733-5900 • www.dewaardandbode.com
AUTOMOTIVE
Hinton Chevrolet Buick
8139 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden • 866-230-4195
Imhof Automotive
360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com
TSquared Inc Construction & Roofing Troy Visser • 360-815-2616
DENTAL
Premier Dental Center
2086 Main St, Ferndale - 360-380-4553 dentistferndale.com
EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS
Maintenance • Repair • Restoration Over 40 Years Experience-Master Certified Ferndale • 360-393-8938
Reed Excavating
102 East Main Street, Everson • 360-966-4440 Les Schwab Tire Center • 360-380-4660
EYE CARE
Jim’s Automotive Experts, Inc. 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
Water/sewer line repair 8084 Enterprise Road, Ferndale • 360-815-0080 www.reedexcavating.com
Everson Vision Clinic, Dr. Alex Ilyin, OD 205 W Main St, Everson • 360-966-0445 Bethgutman.evc@aol.com
FARM & GARDEN
CHS Northwest
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Veltkamp Orthodontics
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Environmental Pest Control Inc.
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
Four Seasons Heating & Cooling, LLC Bellingham, WA • 360-631-4058 http://www.4seasonsheating-cooling.com/ contact-us.html 4seasonsheatingandcooling1@gmail.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Lynden Interiors
2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com
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
501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493 Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen • www.rogerjobs.com 2200 Iowa St., Bellingham • 360-734-5230
6100 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-384-3688 www.PortalWayFarmAndGarden.com
Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc
9030 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-3583 www.smitscompost.com
Country Financial®, Len Corneto
6209 Portal Way, Ferndale 360-380-2277 • www.petesautorepair.net
Point S Zylstra Tire
Roger Jobs Automotive
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
BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS
Sunset Beauty Supply
1225 E. Sunset Dr. # 150, Bellingham 360-738-0359 • www.sunsetbeautysupply.com
CABINETS
Lynden Interiors
2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149 www.lyndeninteriors.com
Westside Building Supply
8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
CAMPGROUNDS
Portal Way Farm and Garden Smits Compost
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 $895” 360-734-7073 • wcremation.com
FURNITURE & MATTRESSES
Colony House Furniture
303 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5554 www.colonyhousefurniturelynden.com
GARAGE DOORS
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.
8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155
Westside Building Supply
Cedars RV Resort
8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
CEMETERIES
Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc. 250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden
6335 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-384-2622
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 & IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE
Sunshine Services • Residential & Commercial 360-671-1188 • www.sun-shineservices.com
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Bay City Supply
360-671-7400 • www.baycitysupply.com P.O. Box 2073, 1250 Iowa Street Bellingham, WA 98229
Northwest Cleaning Supply
360-354-4154 • www.npsclean.com 191 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden
COFFEE
Cruisin Coffee
1976 Kok Rd., Lynden Town Plaza, Lynden 5885 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-738-3789
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
GARBAGE & RECYCLING
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 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
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PEST & RODENT CONTROL
3003 Bennett Drive, Bellingham • 360-676-5120 www.epestcontrol.net
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
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 & INSURANCE & FINANCIAL YARD DEBRIS
8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868 www.amywarenski.com
Green Earth Technology
774 Meadowlark Rd., Lynden • 360-354-4936
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197 Brim Rentals Country Financial® 350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411 Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative www.brimtractor.com 1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975 Westside Building Supply Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617 4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham RESTAURANTS, 360-527-2334 • hicllc.net
Guide Insurance Services
FOOD & BEVERAGE
8108 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-2200
Coconut Kenny’s
113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com
Little Caesars
Jeff Lamphere Insurance New York Life,
Shane VanDalen & David Lewis 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433
Oltman Insurance & Financial Services 360-354-5988 8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden
SSK Insurance
Overhead Door Company of Bellingham 501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488 202 Ohio St, Bellingham • 360-734-5960 www.ohdbellingham.com
ORTHODONTIST
Family Care Network
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
Pete’s Auto Repair LLC
102 Grover Street, Suite 209 Lynden • 360-354-4197
2115 Barkley Blvd. Ste. 201, Bellingham
1740 Labounty Dr. Ste #1, Ferndale • 360-656-5974 8122 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-392-8435
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
Vibrant USA
Tyas & Tyas
LAWN & LANDSCAPE
Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.
504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com
3966 Deeter Rd., Everson • 360-988-6895
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING
Elite Landscape & Mini-Excavation LLC Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828 www.liljohnsanitary.net Lawncare, Lawn Mowing, Landscaping, Pressure Washing & Dump Runs, SOLAR & Excavation Work • *ELITELM817BB 360-296-4824 • www.elitelandscapeexcavation.com REFRIGERATION
Whatcom Lawns
Glacier Pacific LLC
LUMBER
9657 Crape Road, Sumas • 360-739-9903 glacierpacific14@gmail.com License # GLACIPL858KO
8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155 Westside Building Supply
Dave’s Sports Shop
360-354-5124 • 360-815-0466
Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.
8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617
MEDIATION
Bellingham Mediation & Consulting Sheri Russell, JD • 360-255-1666 www.bellinghammediation.com
MEDICARE INSURANCE PLANS
SPORTS & RECREATION
1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591
Lynden Skateway
421 Judson Street, Lynden • 360-354-3851 www.LyndenSkateway.com
VETERINARY
Kulshan Veterinary
Jeff Lamphere Insurance
8880 Benson Rd, Lynden 6220 Portal Wy, Ferndale www.kulshanvet.com • 360-354-5095
VanDalen Insurance
Lynden Nutrition Center
113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433
VITAMINS
527 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4884
Vibrant USA
504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com
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