Ferndale Record December 21 2022

Gas prices at lowest level in 18 months

WALK IN THEIR SHOES

Patience, flexibility are key to helping students, Miller says

Motorists heading out on the road for the holidays will receive the gift they’ve been waiting for all year: lower gas prices.

Holiday prices this year will be $1.83 per gallon lower than they were just six months ago, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on fuel.

e national average price of gas is forecast to be $2.98 on Christmas Day, likely to drop below the critical $3 per gallon mark on or before Christmas Eve for the rst time in nearly 600 days.

Since peaking at over $5 per gallon in June, with prices in California reaching nearly $7 per gallon, the national average price of gas in the U.S. has slowly come down from record-breaking levels, falling below its year-ago level on Dec. 9.

Since October, every one of the nation’s 50 states has seen gas prices plummet precipitously, with diesel starting to follow suit.

“As 2022 draws to a close, we’ve seen gas prices cut nearly in half in some areas compared to this earlier this year -- a well needed break from the sky high prices we faced just six months ago. Finally, things are starting to feel a bit more normal with gas prices far more a ordable. Americans are saving around $25 per ll-up compared to prices this summer,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “While we’re closing out the year on a positive note, challenges remain that could drive prices up again next spring, so motorists might want to keep their expectations in check and enjoy the sub$3 gasoline while they can.”

GasBuddy suggests holiday travelers prepare by planning their route ahead of time, and downloading the free GasBuddy app, Pay, to take advantage of its Search Along Route feature.

Drivers can also sign up for Pay with GasBuddy to receive cents o every purchase.

FERNDALE — As the rush of students came into Vista Middle School’s cafeteria for breakfast one morning, paraeducator Samantha Miller and a couple sta members were there, ready to greet them.

O cially, Miller was there to supervise the students and make sure they don’t get into a food ght. But because everyone was well-behaved, she mostly served as one of the rst friendly faces students see during their school day.

One student even complimented Miller’s shoes.

“See you in fth period,” she told the student.

Miller, who has been a paraeducator in Ferndale schools for eight years, has many di erent roles during her workday – she keeps kids on task during class, watches the hallways during passing periods, takes notes for students with vision impairment, and more. Essentially, Miller’s overarching goal is to help students succeed in school through multiple avenues, and it’s a role she cherishes.

“When you’re helping them understand

something, and it nally clicks – I love that,” she said. “I like being able to see how they think, and then you can tailor your approach to them.”

For example, while working in the resource room in rst period that morning, Miller was helping a few students with their assignments about natural monuments.

She used casual conversation to jog students’ memories about the Black Hills and Mount St. Helens – “Did you know I still have a jar of Mount St. Helens ash my grandparents sent me?” – which motivated the students.

It’s important for paraeducators to develop strong relationships with the students they consistently work with, Miller said. And one way to achieve that is through small talk, which can endear the student to the sta er and give the student a brain break from their assignment.

“Sometimes, you have to step away from the work and ask them, ‘Hey, how are things going today? How was your weekend?’” Miller said. “I think it’s helpful being personable – then they know you’re a person too.”

Patience and exibility are also key skills for assisting students, Miller said.

“Not every student learns the same way, so you have to be patient and think outside the box sometimes,” she said.

Miller began her career in Ferndale 11 years ago as a substitute paraeducator at Cascadia Elementary, eventually becoming a full-time paraeducator there a few years later. She moved to Vista about four years ago, and she’s learned to enjoy the unique transitions of the middle school years.

“To see the di erence between sixth and eighth graders – it’s amazing to see what they can do, and see their potential,” Miller said.

During an eighth grade science class, Miller walked around to guide students through a physics experiment, from helping double-check students’ calculations to making sure they stayed on task.

“Part of the job is helping the teacher with crowd control – keeping kids from getting too crazy,” she said.

One of the perks of Miller’s job is her fellow Vista sta . She had nothing but praise for her co-workers.

“I work with some great people, that’s for sure,” Miller said. “Everybody seems to pitch in if you need something.”

Sudden Valley man arrested, charged with child rape, molestation

SUDDEN VALLEY — Whatcom County Sheri ’s O ce reported Wednesday, Dec. 14 that they have arrested a 61-year old Sudden Valley man and charged him with multiple counts of rape of child (second) and multiple

counts of child molestation (second).

After a long, extensive investigation by WCSO detectives involving the sexual assault of a child, probable cause was established to arrest Richard Bar-

tholomew, WCSO stated in a Dec. 14 press release.

“ e victim reported that Bartholomew had befriended her at church when she was 12 years old and repeatedly raped her from 2007–2010,” WCSO

stated. “On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Bartholomew was arrested at his home in Sudden Valley and booked into Whatcom County Jail.”

WCSO stated that this remains an active investigation.

If you have additional information regarding this case, please call WCSO’s tip line at 360-778-6663.

-- Whatcom County Sheri ’s Ofce

Early Christmas deadline: Noon Friday, Dec. 23 for editorial, advertising and obituaries.

Courtesy Ferndale School District

Sports: Ferndale girls basketball wins. B2

News: Stewart Mountain Community Forest Initiative. A2

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Vista Middle School paraeducator Samantha Miller with eighth graderEnrique Mendoza-Raymundo. (Courtesy Ferndale School District)

National average has fallen nearly $2 per gallon since reaching over $5 in June

Stewart Mountain Community Forest Initiative

ere’s exciting movement on the Stewart Mountain Community Forest Initiative, located between Acme and Van Zandt.

anks to a partnership between Whatcom Land Trust, Evergreen Land Trust, the Nooksack Indian Tribe and Whatcom County, the sale of the rst 550 acres of forest closed in November.

It’s the rst big step toward their ambitious plan that is key to saving salmon in the South Fork Nooksack River.

eir ultimate goal was to adopt and manage locally 5,500 acres of forest on Stewart Mountain with a focus on local community bene ts. We call this the First 550.

is rst 550 acres includes four salmonbearing cold streams, two miles of shoreline along the  South Fork Nooksack River, and almost 48 acres of forest that is over 120 years old.

e Initiative seeks to get the forest on the path to health and growth that supports forest diversity and cool stream temperatures for salmon.

e land will be managed as an active working forest, with selective harvest and thinning to optimize forest practices that bene t stream ow and temperature for salmon.

Community bene ts include restoring watershed health in the South Fork Nooksack Valley, strengthening the local forest economy, ensuring permanent access for tribal cultural uses, and developing recreational and educational opportunities.

“ e Stewart Mountain Community Forest provides an opportunity to demonstrate how we can manage large scale working lands for economic as well as ecological bene ts with more local control and input from community partners,” Whatcom Land Trust Executive Director Gabe Epperson said.

Future stewardship goals for this land include developing a long-term sustainable forest management plan that encourages natural diversity, planting for species diversity, working with community forest partners, and fostering positive relationships with adjacent landowners.

Kena Brashear, Peter Ahn acquire The Muljat Group

Brashear and Ahn bought the rm from Troy Muljat, owner since 2017. Muljat’s father, Frank Muljat, founded e Muljat Group in 1988.

Troy Muljat will continue to be a broker at the rm and run his separate commercial real-estate sales/leasing team as well as co-own Landmark Real Estate Manage-

ment. Brashear was hired by Frank Muljat 20 years ago and was promoted to designated broker in 2017. Ahn joined e Muljat Group seven years ago retired from the U.S. Air Force earlier this year.

“It was a natural t for both of us,” Brashear said. “We truly are a family at Muljat Group. We are so grateful for all of our brokers, managers and support sta and Peter and I love helping Muljat brokers develop their businesses. Frank Muljat had a vision in the late 1980s and it is

our goal to carry on the Muljat Group family legacy.”

Ahn said operations wouldn’t change much at e Muljat Group, which has approximately 100 brokers in six o ces in Whatcom and Skagit counties. e company represented buyers or sellers in nearly 900 transactions totaling approximately $500 million in 2021.

“We are ercely determined to continue the culture created by the Muljat family,” Ahn said.

“ e time was right for new life, new ideas, new leadership and new ownership,” Troy Muljat said. “My family started the company based on some core values: Honesty, integrity, and hard work. e culture attracted the best of the best in real estate. e Muljat real estate name has a long and strong history here in our community, and I fully expect that legacy to continue.”

For more information, call e Muljat Group at (360) 733-3030 or visit MuljatGroup.com.

Thanks to a partnershipbetween Whatcom Land Trust, Evergreen Land Trust, the Nooksack Indian Tribe and Whatcom County, the sale of the first 550 acres of forestclosed in November. It’s the first big step toward theirambitious plan that is key tosaving salmon in the South Fork Nooksack River. (Courtesy photos)

OBITUARIES

Lise Vande Kamp

Lise Vande Kamp, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 11 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.

Lise was born March 5, 1936 in Kolding, Denmark to parents Otto and Christiane (Bech) Clausen. In the early 1950s, the Clausen family immigrated to British Columbia, Canada where Lise attended school and began working for a bank.

Ted Huizenga

eodore “Ted” Huizenga, age 86, died peacefully at home on Dec. 13.

Ted was born June 18, 1936 in Downey, California to parents Ted and Flora (Weidenaar) Huizenga.

On Nov. 11, 1961, Lise married John Vande Kamp at First Reformed Church and together they owned and operated Whatcom Saw and Supply, Inc. in Bellingham for 37 years.

Lise is remembered as a gracious and generous hostess. e food spreads she prepared were large, intricate and delicious.

As a member of First Reformed Church, Lise shared her passion for hospitality by volunteering at church events

have four children.

and participating in women’s groups for many years.

Lise’s other hobbies included knitting, crocheting, and reading everything from the daily news to romance novels.

Lise also delighted in attending and watching her grandkids’ activities and celebrations.

After John’s retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling throughout Alaska, to Branson, Mo. and spending their winters in Arizona.

Lise is survived and will be missed by her daughter, Lori Emert and her children Jason (Kathleen) and Lindsey (Dar-

rell) Bradshaw; son, Larry Vande Kamp and his children Katie and Kevin; daughter, Sharon (Terry) Engels and their children Lesha, Johnathan and Dana (Amy); brother, Per (Joey) Clausen; sisters-in-law Leigh Vande Kamp, Judy (Roger) Humphreys and Betty Vande Kamp; ve great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lise is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John; daughter-in-law Gena Vande Kamp; brothers John ( elma) Clausen and Ib Clausen; brothers-in-law Roger Vande Kamp,

Harold Vande Kamp and Kenneth (Judy) Vande Kamp; and sisters-in-law Nell Hagin and Kay Springer.

A burial service will be held at Monumenta Cemetery on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 1:15 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. memorial service and reception at First Reformed Church.

In lieu of owers, donations may be made to e Lighthouse Mission, P.O. Box 548, Bellingham, WA 98227.

You are invited to share your memories and condolences in the online guest book at www. gilliesfuneralhome.com.

Ted had ve siblings: Ed Huizenga, Dick Huizenga, Gilbert Huizenga, Johanna Vanderberg and Melvin Huizenga.

In 1954, Ted graduated from Bell ower Christian High School where he played QB for the football team.

Ted married Hilda Bosma on Nov. 30, 1956, in Artesia, California. Together they

Carmen Denson

Carmen Elizabeth (Kelley) Denson, age 42, passed away at her Ferndale home on Wednesday, Dec. 14. She is remembered for being sel ess, for her high energy, always having a warm smile, and always generous with her love. She lit up every room she entered.

Carmen was born in Bellingham on Aug. 9, 1980, to parents Paul and Carol (Han-sen) Kelley. She has one brother, Ben.

In 2008, Carmen met the love of her life, Brad Denson, through mutual

In 1968, Ted moved with his family and his brother Ed and his family to Lynden where they started the company, Huizenga Brother’s Construction Inc. Notable projects include the distinctive Elenbaas Feed Mill in Sumas, multiple buildings at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Radar Farms Processing Plant, and many other large commercial projects in Whatcom County.

Ted had a great love of the water and enjoyed shing and boating. As well, he spent time as a Coast Guard Auxiliary member.

Ted also enjoyed horses. He was a member of the Nooksack Valley Riders and Light Horse Superintendent for the Northwest Washington Fair.

friends. After a one-and-a-halfyear courtship, the couple married on Sept. 25, 2010, on Catalina Island California. Carmen loved her family and was always supportive. She was an amazing mom to both her and Brad’s children.

Carmen had an exceptional career in banking, working for Peoples Bank, Umpqua Bank, and just this last November, Evergreen Home Loans.

Carmen considered her friends and coworkers as extended family, always willing to help with anything. is would sometimes over ow to include her clients and strangers. Carmen was a consummate professional and hard worker.

Carmen is survived by her husband of

After retirement, Ted and Hilda enjoyed traveling around the country in their motorhome, visiting friends and family and going on many many wonderful adventures.

Ted was a devoted Christian and served as a deacon and elder on several occasions throughout the years.

Ted is preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings.

Ted is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Hilda (Bosma) Huizenga; son Mike and Suzanne (Adair) Huizenga and granddaughters Michelle Huizenga Guglielmo and Kristi Huizenga; son Don and Splendora (Papetti) Huizenga, and grandson Richard Huizenga (Kimberly) and greatgranddaughter Payton, and grandson Tommy Huizenga; son Tom and Tammy (Hong) Huizenga, and grandson Travis

12 years, Brad Denson, children Savannah Graham, Ruby Weir, Brittney (Lucas) Maslach, and Travis (Kylee) Denson; and her very rst grandson Wyatt Grant Maslach.

Carmen will be greatly missed by her parents Paul and Carol Kelley, brother Ben (Kayla) Kelley, father and motherin-law Richard and Sandra Denson, sister-in-law Tammy and Brian DeZeeuw, and numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives on both sides.

All are invited to join family and friends for a celebration of Carmen’s life at the Expo building at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, on ursday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m., reception following.

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

Voth (Megan) and great grandchildren Taylor, Lincoln, and Mea, and granddaughter Heather Pierce-Morales and great grandchildren Jordyn and Christian; daughter Janet Kowsky and granddaughter Alisha Vanderveen and great grandchildren Ariyana, Drake, Teagan, and Owen.

Ted is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, their spouses and children.

e memorial service is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Sonlight Church, 8800 Bender Road, Lynden. Internment preceded at Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden. In lieu of owers, donations are suggested to the Lynden Christian Tuition Fund at Sonlight CRC.

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

Lisa Nieuwendorp

Lisa Diane Nieuwendorp was born on Nov. 27, 1962, and passed away in Bellingham on Dec. 12 after a 6 1/2-year battle with cancer.

She was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Glen and Lou Mooney.

Married Rod Nieuwendorp in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on Aug. 14, 2006.

Lisa was in the nursing eld for many years. Please sign the book of memories, light a candle, and leave your condolences for the family at JernsFH.com.

Funeral services provided by Jerns Funeral Chapel.

10 historic rain/flood events in 2022 push boundaries of U.S. water

In October, leading members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) took part in a national news conference to draw attention to the impact of 10 major rain and ood events in 2022 and to examine how the aggregate e ect of climate change and fresh operational challenges in the water sector are exposing a federal funding gap for modernization of clean water infrastructure.

Despite industry-wide accolades for President Biden’s $55 billion commitment to clean water laid out in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, NACWA says the U.S. faces a water infrastructure funding gap of nearly $1 trillion over the next two decades.

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, NACWA’s member utilities from Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Seattle celebrated local victories but expressed concern that the cost of providing clean and safe water continues to increase year over year, along with the household cost for accessing such water.

Kishia L. Powell, COO and executive vice president, DC Water in Washington, D.C., said: that local ratepayers, meaning the public, are “currently largely footing the bill to fund urgently needed updates to our clean water infrastructure.”

In the District of Columbia, where we work, and other U.S. cities, we witness many lower income families paying a disproportionately large share of their income for clean water service,”

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Powell said. “ ese families face di cult choices between paying for clean water for their families or paying for another crucial need, such as electricity, food, or medicine. At DC Water, we are working to minimize the burden on disadvantaged households, through several customer assistance programs, including LIHWAP, and use of available infrastructure funding; we believe the federal government should do the same by continuing to grow its investment in our nation’s water infrastructure.”

Andrew Lee, general manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) in Seattle, said recent water infrastructure funding e orts “are an important step forward and are greatly appreciated, but further robust, annual investments are needed to close the nancial gap.”

“ e growing costs to upgrade aging infrastructure, to address environmental pollution and expensive regulatory requirements, and to prepare for natural disaster mitigation -- including climate change and seismic risk, are all signi cant concerns,” Lee said.

“At Seattle Public Utilities, we are focused on addressing the continued environmental burdens that are placed on those who are the least able to pay. We are also mitigating carbon pollution from our facilities and operations and building a circular economy to reduce citywide emissions. As we adapt to new water cycle extremes, we need su cient federal assistance for critical investments in drinking water, stormwater and wastewater systems, operations,

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green infrastructure, and equity.” e year 2022 saw a historic level of ooding and extreme weather, and water utilities were faced with increasing pressure on infrastructure not designed for the e ects of climate change. NACWA members pointed to recent events to underscore the imperative that federal government investments for water infrastructure are needed more than ever to increase resilience and protect public health in the face of natural disasters.

During the news conference, NACWA issued a fact sheet, titled “10 Extreme Rain and Flood Events in the US – All in 2022.”  is fact sheet included estimates on damage costs and information on how water treatment facilities and other water infrastructure have been impacted.

Events include: Hurricane Ian, combined ood and rain events in Jackson, MS, Dallas, TX, Eastern Kentucky, St. Louis, MO, Yellowstone National Park, Georgia, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Death Valley, NM.

To download the new NACWA fact sheet on 1,000-year rain and ood events, visit nacwa-factsheet-202210-v2-1.pdf.

Brian Perkovich, executive director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, said that many American cities, especially older cities in the Midwest that utilize combined sewer and stormwater systems “are at great risk from over ows.”

“With climate change, we are experiencing higher volumes of rain at quicker intervals,” Perkov-

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ich said. “While funding authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helpful, these funds are nowhere near enough to address stormwater management challenges nationwide. In Chicago, we are spending signicant resources to protect our water environment and the region from ooding. To help Chicago and our colleagues across the country with the resources and tools we need to mitigate climate impacts, increase resiliency, and stop sewage overows, Congress must fully appropriate the necessary funding in a future spending bill.”

Key nding from the new NACWA report, which can be found at nacwa.org, are on 1,000-year rain and ood events from 2022, which include the following:

• On Sept. 28-30, in one of the costliest storms in US history, Hurricane Ian cause an estimated $60 billion in damage.

Early reports show that at least a dozen wastewater treatment plants needed to release raw or partially treated sewage due to powerful downpours from Hurricane Ian, threatening public health and rescuers that had to wade through the tainted oodwaters in Collier County, Lee County, and Sarasota County, which all issued boil water notices.

• On Aug. 24-25, a 1,000-year rain event in Jackson, Mississippi cause an estimated $1 billion in damage.

Jackson su ered from complete failure of its water infrastructure and was on a boil water advisory for two months. is failure stems

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from long term disinvestment in the water utility and a severe winter storm in 2021.

e extreme weather event served to exacerbate an existing infrastructure failure, which has resulted in 300 boil water advisories over the past two years

• On Aug. 21-22, combined 1,000-year ood and rainfall events in Dallas caused between $4.5-6 billion in damage.

Dallas Water Utilities stated that the city’s drainage system, which was built in the ‘90s, is no longer adequate for the more frequent and intense storms Dallas is set to experience in the future, combined with the massive development and increases in impermeable surfaces in the watershed in that time.

• On Aug. 5, a 1,000-year rain event in Death Valley, New Mexico caused more than $12 million in damages. Flooding in Death Valley caused a major break in the water line for the Cow Creek Water system, which provides water for park residents and o ces. is line break caused a complete system failure during the ood.

• On July 26-30, combined 1,000-year ood and rainfall events in Kentucky caused $16.8 million damage to water infrastructure, impacting water treatment facilities and other water infrastructure. Water infrastructure in Perry County, Kentucky was totally annihilated by ash oods, and parts of some Kentucky counties could go without water service for six months to a year.

Meeting are currently held online. When in person, meetings are held at the City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Ave. Visit cityo erndale.org for agendas and links to council and other committee meetings.

Property taxpayers ‘new cash-cow’ in Lynden?

Editor,

Regarding the Dec. 14 story in the Lynden Tribune titled Lynden High School: Rebuild or remodel, it seems property taxpayers have become the new cash-cow in Lynden. ose who have sacri ced to purchase their own homes have had a huge increase in property taxes, largely due to school expenditures.

Combined state and local school taxes comprise 63.4% of our total property tax bill. is is up from 57% in 2019. School taxes have increased 45% since that year. Our recent property assessment showed a large assessed value increase which will not be adjusted prior to the issuance of our 2023 tax notices, even though there has been a drop in the market.

My vote would be for a remodel of the high school with a bit of belt-tightening on the part of those responsible for educational spending in our city. Lighten up on the money grab from hard-working homeowners.

Take the money from the Political Action Committees who push the bonds through and invest it in the school district.

Chris Evans Lynden

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Community Calendar

Dec. 22

Concert of Carols Thursday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m., a Concert of Carols: carols for congregation and organ at American Reformed Church, 8868 Northwood Road, Lynden. Michael Plagerman on the organ. Admission by donation. A portion of the proceeds will go to Project Hope Food Bank.

Dec. 23

Carol sing-along Celebrate Christmas with the Lynden Community/Senior Center and join us for a carol sing along, led by the Brown Family. Bring a friend and sing some of your favorite, classic Christmas carols. Friday, Dec. 23 at 12:30 p.m. The Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Dec. 29

December birthday party

If you were born in December, the Lynden Community/Senior Center wants to celebrate you on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. Join us after lunch for a special dessert and time of celebration. We celebrate the birthdays for each month on the last Thursday of the month, so make sure to join us when it’s your birthday. The Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Dec. 30

New Year’s Adam party

GUEST OPINION

Hot ticket items past, present

Little kid version of me absolutely loved Christmas.

Being raised with a Swedish mother, we enjoyed little plates of food, opening gifts on Christmas Eve, and having a quieter Christmas Day.

When I was maybe 4, I was hiding under my Aunt Lucille’s table and watching my mucholder teenage cousin Rosemary dress as St. Lucia complete with a crown of lit candles for Saint Lucy’s Day.

I thought she was so beautiful with her long hair and white robe.

My mother absolutely did not allow me that honor. Darn. Maybe she thought I’d set the house on re.

Several years ago, my friend Camille and I went to see Hallmark movie homes in lower B.C. for a fundraiser. We admired

the use of decorating with dried orange slices, popcorn strings, paper cutouts, and gingerbread in one.

Along the way, we pulled over at Glenda’s Christmas Cottage, started decades ago by a local’s grandmother. It is only open at Christmas and had every type of Christmas thing I could imagine.

I was thinking back to what I wanted for Christmas in those younger years as a tail-end Baby Boomer in the late-1960s and early-1970s.

Of course I had the gift bibles that all children coveted – the

Montgomery Ward and Sears catalogs – which showed dolls, erector toys and cars, puzzles, and so much more before the age of technology. I looked with a questioning glance at older family members intrigued by clothes. Why? I had things to wear.

Now, toys were the most wonderful thing to spend all of my free time dreaming of.

Over the years I recall nally adding clothes to my own list, books, and records. Yes, records.

I asked my Nooksack Neighbors Facebook community about what they had wanted versus what their children want now to go into the stockings –hung with care – or under the tree. is is what they had to say:

Leona Lathrop: “My grandsons, ages 9 and 13, want Legos and games for their Nintendo switch. My grown kids want tools and hunting equipment for the guys and craft supplies and clothing for the gals. When I was a kid, I always wanted Barbies. I don’t have granddaughters. So

I have no idea of how popular they are now.”

Kayla Marie: “My kids want electric ride-on cars. I usually wanted a stu ed animal from Toys “R”Us. Now as an adult, I ask for Subway gift cards and money for tabs.”

Karamia Massaro: “My twins are 3 and haven’t really asked for anything speci c, but they love monster trucks. It’s all they care about. I always wanted art kits, coloring sets, bead kits. In my adult age I want experiences – a weekend out, dinner and a show, etc.”

Klay Williams: “My kids want the river dredged so they don’t get uprooted in the middle of the night. Just saying …”

To my neighbors and readers, thank you for your support through the year. I hope each of you gets what you want and need.

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

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What comes before New Year’s Day? New Year’s Eve. And what came before Eve? That’s right, Adam. Join the Lynden Community/Senior Center on the new year’s Adam and ring in the new years with old friends. Enjoy some snacks, games, live music, and time to remember the old and look forward to the new. Friday, Dec. 30 at 12:30 p.m., countdown and sparkling cider at 1 p.m. The Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Saturdays Storytime at Lynden Village Books Saturdays at 11 a.m. Lynden Village Books and Paper Dreams has Storytime. Gaye Davis, book reader extraordinaire, will read from a selection of children’s books. The tall tales and roll on the floor jokes will entertain kids ages 3-6. A selection of similar books is read each week. Be sure to check out the Village Books Facebook page for details. The last Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Lynden Village Books has a very special guest reading about local farming. Alyssa Broersma, Whatcom Dairy Women Dairy Ambassador, reads her favorite kids’ books on dairy farming and life on a farm.

First Thursday of each month Parkinson Support Group

The Lynden Parkinson Support group meets at 10 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lynden Community/ Senior Center, 401 Grover St.Please come to learn and share your experiences of all things Parkinson with the group. On Dec.

1, guest speaker Emily Holden will join us for a presentation on dementia.The group looks forward to meeting you and your caregiver. Questions, call 360-354-1137.

Through Dec. 24

43rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts Nov. 18-Dec. 24 at 1411 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, Allied Arts 43rd Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts is starring more than 100 local artisans and craftspeople presenting their holiday goodies consisting of one-of-a-kind gifts, specialty food and treats, stunning jewelry, and paintings. Fill your weekends with live local music, artist demos, and workshops. Bring the kids in for free and enjoy fun, family art projects. Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity to support our local artists and get all your holiday shopping done in one go.

Festival Hours are daily from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., closed Thanksgiving and at 3 p.m. Dec. 24.

Ongoing

Grief Share Support Group

Grief Share is a support group that meets from 10 a.m. until noon Saturdays. At Grief Share, you will find a warm, caring environment of people who walk with you on your journey through grief after losing a loved one to death. You will find healing and hope for your future. This group meets for 13 consecutive weeks in the corner at North County Christ the King Church from Aug. 27-Nov. 19. Email sandra.smith@ncctk.com for more information.

Ongoing Where can you find real hope?

The 30-minute program Where Can You Find Real Hope? will be hosted worldwide by congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses in person at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 8075 Goodwin Road, Everson, or with a virtual option also available.

Admission to the program is free, and no registration is required. Information on attending locally is available atjw.org.

Ongoing 2022 Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series

Entertainment for this year’s Summer Concert Series at Elizabeth Park in Bellingham has been announced.

Thanks to the partnership of The Eldridge Society for History and Preservation, and Bellingham Parks and Recreation, beginning June 23, live music concerts will be held this summer for 10 Thursday evenings.

These family-friendlyconcerts are a Mayor’s Arts Awards recipient for 2018. Food will be available for purchase. Picnickers are encouraged to recycle and compost to be good park stewards.

Neither alcohol nor vaping are notpermitted in the park.

If community gatherings are not permissible, we hope to have our shows streamed virtually on Facebook and YouTube.

Elizabeth Park is at 2205 Elizabeth St, Bellingham.

All concerts are free. Donations to support The Eldridge Society will be gratefully accepted at the concerts.

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Disaster response is Bob Vander Haak’s mode of serving

Retiree brings his painting expertise, caring attitude to rebuilding houses

By Cal Bratt For the Record

WHATCOM — For Bob Vander Haak, doing disaster recovery volunteering has opened up a whole new world of places and personal connections.

It’s also opened his eyes to what it means to help people truly in need.

Six weeks ago, Vander Haak was in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, a region he has especially grown to love, helping rebuild from Hurricane Hanna of 2020. In February he will head down to Louisiana for another three-week stint with the disaster-response arm of the Christian Reformed Church.

In all, Vander Haak, 72, is able to count 14 three-week trips plus many more one-weekers to spots throughout the United States to do his part in rebuilding houses after oods and res and hurricanes.

“ ese are people who don’t have money,” Vander Haak said.

e payo is the heartfelt thanks, or even a big hug, from those who are helped, he said.

Back when he was a business and computer teacher at Lynden Christian High School, Vander Haak was a house painter in summers for extra income. He became well-known for his truck and coveralls that carried the telltale signs of paint and plaster and related equipment and residue.

He rst put his skills into volunteer service in Cary, Mississippi, where groups from Bethel Christian Reformed Church would go to help among the poor of the Mississippi Delta.

From that exposure, Vander Haak was invited by Marlo and Carol DeYoung of Lynden to be involved with the denomination’s World Renew Disaster Response Services. In fact, he was entering

into quite a network of Lynden participants in the program, which was begun by former Lyndenite Neil Molenaar in 1972.

Along the way, in 2009, Vander Haak experienced a life-threatening blood disease. He was in the hospital for a month. His spleen was removed and doctors gave a dim prognosis.

Out of it all, Vander Haak vowed that if he made it to retirement age in 2016 he would devote himself to volunteering to help others. He is now living out his promise.

From spring break trips of one week, Vander Haak moved up to the typical three-week stints of Di-

saster Response. e materials for construction are lined up through government grants or partnerships with other organizations. Housing for volunteers is arranged, as is also usually a cook in the group.

Transportation to and from destinations can be reimbursed, although volunteers often just donate that too.

He builds bonds with other volunteers he might repeatedly work with.

“It’s been fun because when you get the list, you see how many of them you’ve worked with before,” he said.

Once when Vander Haak was headed to a job in Texas, he saw on

the volunteer list a former college roommate from decades earlier. Now this pair tries to line at least one service assignment together each year.

On his last two outings, Vander Haak built a bond with a former heavy equipment operator who also proves to be a ne carpenter. ey made a pretty good two-man team, Bob bringing his sheetrock, taping, sanding and painting skills, and he wouldn’t mind pairing up with the man again somewhere.

Well organized, Disaster Response Services uses various notices, updates, emails, Facebook and other communication to keep potential volunteers aware of what

opportunities are coming up, when and where.

As this is largely a retirees’ group, quite a few veterans of DRS decided during the COVID-19 pandemic that maybe they are getting too old to continue to do this, and so there is a need for more to get involved, especially as leaders of work projects taking care of many logistical details.

“For me, it’s a chance to get to see more of the country, and you make a lot of new friends,” Vander Haak said.

“When you’re there to help people out ... to see their gratitude when you’re done” feels like reward enough to Vander Haak. He thinks of a lady who had not been able to have a lock on her front door. When that simple act was done for her, “she was crying,” he said.

“So I love it and I will do it as long as I am lucky enough to be able to do it. I look for the opportunities.”

is happens not to be the gig for his wife, Joan, Bob said. Instead, she volunteers plenty while staying at home, with the Project Hope Food Bank of Lynden, Backpack Buddies weekend food supplies to children, and meals delivery to shut-ins.

Ken and Jan Herwerden are now the local area representatives for World Renew Disaster Response Services. ey can be reached at 360-354-4093.

DRS only goes to places where it has been invited to come in and do its volunteer work, in coordination with other groups, Ken Herwerden said.

“We are known as the ‘green shirts’ throughout the country and we are known for doing pretty good work,” he said.

Other local retiree couples who have been involved in leadership roles with DRS volunteering include Herm and Joan Fransen, Marlo and Carol De Young, and Randy and Jan Bode.

When Disaster Response Services had a 50-year Anniversary Tour last summer to touch base with the many who have volunteered over the years, one of the ve stops in the United States and Canada was in Lynden on July 19.

Lately, some local Christian Reformed Church members have been volunteering a day or two a week rebuilding houses damaged in Whatcom County’s November 2021 ooding.

is has been through the Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group. And volunteer groups ofcially with World Renew DRS are expected to be in the county in 2023.

BRIEFLY

Gasoline prices down 16 cents on average in past week

Average gasoline prices in Washington have fallen 16.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.83/g on Dec. 19, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington.

Prices in Washington are 79.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 2.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

e national average price of diesel has fallen 14.1 cents in the past week and stands at $4.77 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $2.75/g on Dec. 18 while the most expensive was $5.09/g, a di erence of $2.34/g.

e national average

price of gasoline has fallen 11.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.09/g on Dec. 19. e national average is down 57.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 20.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

GasBuddy data is accessible at prices.GasBuddy. com.

Northwest Tune-Up Festival returns to Bellingham

BELLINGHAM — e Northwest Tune-Up, the Paci c Northwest’s premier bikes, music and beer festival, will return to

beautiful Bellingham, July 14-16.

With all the ingredients to make 2023 even more epic than the festival’s inaugural year, this two-and-a-half-day, family friendly event will feature a greater variety of bike competitions, more spectator-friendly events, and another all-time lineup of world-class bands. is year, the music will play deeper into the night, long past the stunning sunsets that backdrop the festival grounds along the shores of Bellingham Bay.

e Tune-Up is focused on bringing those cultures

together in one epicenter to celebrate and promote a healthy future in and around the outdoors.  Bellingham’s Waterfront District will again serve as the main hub of the event, hosting bike competitions, mountain and urban bike demos, clinics, kids activities, art vendors, an exhibitor village, beer tasting, and, of course, the main stage featuring world-famous bands.

Regular shuttles will transport riders and their bikes to the trails of nearby Galbraith & Chuckanut Mountains for demos, clinics and racing. e action-

packed festival has something for everyone.

Hunter Motto, head of music for the Crocodile in Seattle, is once again at the helm of music curation. As last year’s mastermind, he brought Grammy awardwinning artists to the stage.

is year, he’s designing another exceptional roster of world-renowned musical acts.

Born of a communitybuilding ethos with a dedication to protecting our environment, the Tune-Up is partnering with local nonpro t Sustainable Connections to create an environmentally responsible

event, identifying alternatives for power, waste and water to reduce impact as much as possible.

With attendees expected from both near and far in 2023, the festival is poised to become the Northwest’s legendary summertime event, a true communityrst celebration.

Get your biggest ticket discounts starting Jan. 7 with the presale three-day festival passes, just $100 for a limited time.

Find more details on nwtuneup.com, or stay up to date with our Facebook and Instagram: @nwtuneup.

Far right, Bob Vander Haak stands with a volunteer crew in November in Rio Grande Valley, Texas, helping Hurricane Hanna survivors. (Courtesy photo)

Bob Vander Haak works on painting with a volunteer team from Lynden in April 2017. Houses were being rebuilt from wildfires in Okanogan County. (Cal Bratt for the Tribune)

Lynden defeats Mountlake Terrace, 61-40

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

LYNDEN — e Lynden Lions’ boys basketball team defeated 3A opponent Mountlake Terrace 61-40 on Saturday, Dec. 17.

e Lions had a later start to the season than the rest of the Northwest Conference, but so far they have outscored their opponents 269 - 143. e Lions’ have played in four games and dominated each one.

Lyndens’ game against Mountlake Terrace showed their strengths across the board. Junior Anthony Canales was the highlight on the o ensive side of the ball as he scored a game-high 18 points.

Senior Kobe Baar and sophomore Brant Heppner were the stars on defense. Mountlake Terrace had a very strong post offense but Baar and Heppner subdued it enough to keep Lynden well ahead of the competition.

Lynden head coach Brian Roper said initially, Mountlake Terrace bothered them with pressure but Baar had some hustle plays that changed the tide for the Lions.

“Kobe Baar really changed the course of the game with a series of hustle plays,” Roper said. “We have had a lot of really good defensive players and I would put him in with the best defenders and all-out hustle guys that we have had.”

Canales scored six points straight in the rst quarter to give the Lions a 9-6 lead.

He said it was a good team win against a solid team. Canales was an integral part of the lions' title run last year but he said they are focused on the journey this year.

“ e journey is one game and one practice at a time. at is how I look at it,” Canales said.

Canales, combined with senior Coston Parcher had the nal nine points

to give Lynden a 21-11 lead going into the second quarter.

Heppner came on in the second quarter scoring the rst ve points to extend the Lynden lead to 26-11. Heppner is a unique player as he is the tallest on the team and one of their best three-point shooters.

e Lions scored eight more points to close out the second quarter and Lynden held a 36-18 lead going into the half.

In the third quarter, Mountlake Terrace gained a little ground and held Lynden to just nine points. Lynden still led 4528 heading into the nal quarter of play.

In the fourth quarter, the Lions got their reserves playing time. Canales and

others were removed with about four minutes left in the game.

Even then, e Lions still scored 15 points and nished the game with a 61-40 lead.

With four games under their belt, the Lions are 4-0 and have started the season very strong. As defending 2A state champions, Lynden has goals set to accomplish for the season.

Roper said, “We never look at it as we are defending state champs. e state tournament is out there and we want to play in it. But we mostly want to improve every week and enjoy the journey.”

e Lions play again on Friday, Dec. 23, and will host Nooksack Valley.

PREP SOCCER

All-Northwest Conference first team soccer

Sports Editor

WHATCOM COUNTY — e 1A NWC soccer rst team was announced. Lynden Christian led the way with six rst team members while also having the offensive player of the year in Daisy Poag. Additionally, Lynden Christians Brent Deruyter was voted as cocoach of the year Blaine had the second most rst team members with four.

Mountlake Terrace started the game strong by controlling the pace and using their big men to dominate the post. But, the Lions responded well thanks to the outstanding play of Canales.

Lynden’s Coston Parcher slings a pass to a teammate during their 61-40 win over Mountlake Terrace on Saturday, Dec. 17. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Kobe Baar elevates for a layup. Baar was the third leading scorer for the Lions. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

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Daisy Poag pictured in a game earlier this year against Burlington-Edison. Poag was voted as the 1A NWC o ensive player of the year. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Grace Hintz pictured in a district game earlier this year against Mount Baker. Hintz was voted as a NWC first team midfielder. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Lynden Christian dominates Bellingham

Schumock Sports Editor

BELLINGHAM — Lynden Christian girls basketball torched the Bellingham Bayhawks 52-9 on Friday, Dec. 16.

e Lyncs o ense was artistry, each player always knew where to be on the court to nd the open shot. e defense was even better as they held the Bayhawks scoreless in the rst quarter. In the rst half, Bellingham scored just four points.

Lynden Christian moves to 7-0 and is tied for the

top spot in the Northwest Conference with the other two superpowers in the conference, Nooksack Valley and Lynden.

e Bellingham girls squad is going through a transitional period. ey only have one senior on the roster and are made up of mostly freshman.

Lynden Christian head coach Brady Bomber could not attend the game so assistant coach Kelly Dykstra took over.

Dykstra said their goal everyday is to show up and be the best versions of

themselves.

“We are still trying to gure out how to play with each other,” Dykstra said. “We are hoping after every game to step o the court and say ‘we got a little bit better today.’”

Senior guard Demi Dykstra opened the game with a steal-and-score to put the rst points on the board. She was the leading scorer in the rst half with eight points. She is also the primary ball-handler for the Lyncs’ and dished out tons of pretty passes.

e other stand-out players were seniors Daisy

Poag and Reganne Arnold. Poag was lethal from beyond the arc as she sunk multiple 3-pointers. Going into halftime she had six points all coming from the three ball. Arnold, was a battering ram in the low-post. She had too many rebounds to count and was impossible to stop.

Lynden Christian went into the second quarter leading 18-0.

LC took their foot o the gas a bit in the second but still racked up 8 more points and went into halftime leading 26-4.

In the second half, LC got

the opportunity to play some of their younger players who have not seen much varsity time.

Kelly Dykstra said it was nice to see the young girls in the game.

“It gives more girls opportunity’s to touch the ball and grow,” she said. “ ese seniors are great leaders and we have wonderful underclassmen.”

e second half was an equally impressive display coming from the younger players on the LC roster.

e Lyncs rolled through Bellingham and scored 34

points in the second half to end with a 52-9 victory.

It was not a tough game for the LC but Kelly Dykstra said that with every game they try and get a little bit better.

As defending state champions the Lyncs will have another tough road to the nals but Kelly Dykstra said, “ e goal is to become the best version of ourselves. At the end of the year we want to say ‘we became the best team that we possibly could.’”

e Lyncs play their next game at home on Wednesday, Dec. 21 against Blaine.

Three girls basketball teams remain undefeated

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

WHATCOM COUNTY — Winter sports are in full swing now and some teams have jumped out to hot starts.

e highlight of the early season has been the collection of top-end talent for the girls basketball teams. Lynden, Nooksack Valley and Lynden

Girls Basketball: Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Ferndale 57, Stanwood 68 Nooksack Valley 68, 8

Friday, Dec. 16.

Lynden 46, Meridian 28 Lynden Christian 52, Bellingham 9 Ferndale 67, Jackson 43

Saturday, Dec. 17.

Lynden Christian 67, Liberty 40 Nooksack Valley 83, Lakewood 19 Mount Baker 35, Ferndale 77

Boys Basketball: Wednesday, Dec. 14. Oak Harbor 59, Nooksack Valley 46

Christian all have perfect records.

Ferndale trails close behind with a 5-1 record. Lynden and Nooksack Valley play on Friday, Dec. 23 so one team will have a tally in the loss column by the weekend.

For boys basketball, Lynden Christian leads the way at 7-0 with not much not much stopping them.

e Lyncs defeated 4A

Friday, Dec. 16. Bellingham 41, Lynden Christian 73 Lynden 78, Meridian 32

Saturday, Dec. 17.

Lynden Christian 69, Sumner 64 Mountlake Terrace 40, Lynden 61 Ferndale 68, Mount Baker 49 Lakewood 59, Nooksack Valley 63

Monday, Dec. 19.

Lummi Nation 35, Nooksack Valley 58

Boys Wrestling: Wednesday Dec. 14. Lynden 38, Bellingham 48 Burlington-Edison 32, Ferndale 42

Sumner in a very impressive win on Saturday, Dec. 17. e game was highlighted by 21 points by Tyler Sipma. Lynden Boy basketball is up and running now as they have jumped out to a 4-0 record.

e defending state champions may have some competition in the 2A Northwest Conference as Sehome keeps getting better and better.

Lynden 36, Squalicum 27 Sedro-Woolley 32, Ferndale 42 Mount Baker 39, Lynden 22 Bellingham 57, Nooksack Valley 12 Squalicum 48, Meridian 6 Bellingham 51, Meridian 18 Squalicum 39, Nooksack Valley 12

Girls Wrestling: Wednesday, Dec. 14 Blaine 20, Meridian 30

ursday, Dec. 15. Nooksack Valley 10, Lynden 15 Nooksack Valley 10, Ferndale 15, Ferndale 10, Lynden 15

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Anthony Canales is the player of the week. Canales had a game-high 18 points against Mountlake Terrace on Saturday, Dec. 17. He has helped Lynden start out the season undefeated with a 4-0 record.

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The Lynden Christian team huddles up before their game against Bellingham. The Lyncs’ came out on top 52-9. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Ferndale’s Ellie Ochoa scores 2 of her team-high 20 points to lead the Golden Eagles to a 77-35 win over visiting Mount Baker. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Adia Newcomb of Lynden moves past Meridian’s Brooklyn Fuller in Friday night action. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

PUBLIC NOTICES

Lynden

LEGAL

ORDINANCE NO. 1656

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.3 AND 2.5 OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND CORRESPONDING UPDATES TO THE ZONING MAP, SUB-AREA MAP, AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP

A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Council Date: 12-192022

Published December 21, 2022

LEGAL

ORDINANCE NO. 1657

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN AMENDING TITLE 17, TITLE 18 AND TITLE 19 OF THE LYNDEN MUNICIPAL CODE

A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Adopted December 19, 2022

Published December 21, 2022

LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 1658

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE ON THE LOCATING OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES WITHIN 500 FEET OF ALL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND 300 FEET OF OTHER COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES

A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordinance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Adopted December 19, 2022

Published December 21, 2022

Everson

LEGAL

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 839-22

The following is a summary of Ordinance 839-22 as adopted by the Everson City Council on December 13, 2022. “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Everson, Washington, amending the 2022 budget as adopted by Ordinance 839-22.” The full text of the ordinance can be mailed upon request. M. Dickinson, Clerk/Treasurer Published December 21, 2022

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CITY OF EVERSON NOTICE OF DECISION

Notice is hereby given that on December 13, 2022, the Everson City Council approved a conditional use permit and granted preliminary plat approval with conditions for a mixed-use development proposed by Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County to allow subdivision and development of an approximately 3.5-acre property located in the 200-300 block of E. Lincoln Street within the City of Everson to create 30 zero-lot-line townhomes, 8 apartments, 7,000 square feet of commercial space, and associated roads, utilities and open space. There is no administrative appeal of this decision. Pursuant to Chapter 36.70C RCW, any petition challenging this decision must be filed with the superior court within twenty-one days of the issuance of the decision.

This notice is published pursuant to Section 16.01.130(C) EMC.

Contact the City Clerk at the address below to request a complete copy of the Decision: Everson City Hall

111 W. Main Street P.O. Box 315 Everson, WA 98247

Published December 21, 2022

Nooksack

LEGAL

The following is a summary of Ordinance #734 & #735 adopted by the Nooksack City Council on December 19, 2022 and published under authority of RCW35A.12.160.

ORDINANCE#734

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON, AMENDING NOOKSACK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.16.010-“SALARIES; APPOINTIVE OFFICERS”, SETTING SALARIES AND HOURLY RATES FOR EMPLOYEES FOR 2023

ORDINANCE #735

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON, FOR THE YEAR 2023

A copy of the ordinances will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall during business hours. The full text of Ordinances #734 & #735 will be mailed without charge to any person who requests same.

Clerk Treasurer, City of Nooksack

Published December 21, 2022

Sumas

LEGAL SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES

The following is a summary of Ordinance 1798 as adopted by the Sumas City Council during the regular meeting of December 12, 2022

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUMAS, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, INCREASING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWER SERVICES AND AMENDING SECTIONS 13.16.020 AND 13.16.030 OF THE SUMAS MUNICIPAL CODE.

The following is a summary of Ordinance 1799 as adopted by the Sumas City Council during the regular meeting of December 12, 2022

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUMAS, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, INCREASING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES AND AMENDING SECTION 12.04.100 OF THE SUMAS MUNICIPAL CODE

The following is a summary of Ordinance 1797 as adopted by the Sumas City Council during the regular meeting of December 12, 2022

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUMAS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 13.67.050 OF THE SUMAS MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGES

The following is a summary of Ordinance 1796 as adopted by the Sumas City Council during the regular meeting of December 12, 2022

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUMAS, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 12.08.030 OF THE SUMAS MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE ELECTRICAL RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY.

Published December 21, 2022

stage that will complement the park aesthetic, provide necessary space and features for the park’s needs, and enhance the park user experience.

A copy of the document that lists the requirements for submission of this RFQ may be obtained from the City’s website at https://www. cityofferndale.org/public-works-department/capital-projects/pioneer-park-stage/ Submit SOQs electronically to kevinrenz@cityofferndale.org no later than 5:00pm, January 12th, 2023. All submittals shall be clearly titled: “STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS – ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES PIONEER PARK STAGE.”

Questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to Kevin Renz, Public Works Director, at kevinrenz@cityofferndale.org or 360685-2376.

The City of Ferndale is committed to providing equal opportunities to State of Washington certified Minority, Disadvantaged and Women’s Business Enterprises in contracting activities.(Section 4 of Chapter 56, Laws of 1975, 1st Ex. Sess. State of Washington.) Published December 21 & 28, 2022

Probate Notice to Creditors

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY

In re the Estate of: MONICA S. GEORGE, Deceased. NO. 22-4-08088-1 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or their attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Dated this 17th day of November, 2022.

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

Published December 7, 14 & 21, 2022

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

ESTATE OF: ERIKA TER WISSCHA, Deceased. NO. 22-4-01140-37

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

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

The claim must be presented with the later of (1) thirty days after the

personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) c; or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred; except, however, as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.0511 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication. December 14, 2022 Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje WSBA# 21843 Attorney for Richard Ter Wisscha, Personal Representative Published December 14, 21 & 28, 2022

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

Estate of RENEE MARGIE DEN ADEL Deceased. NO. 22-4-01156-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge Robert E. Olson The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: December 14, 2022 Personal Representative: Charlie Rimer Attorney for the Personal Representative: John A. Meenk Address for Mailing or Service: 119 7th Street Lynden, WA 98264 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court 22-4-01156-37 Dated this 8th day of December, 2022.

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

LEGAL

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

Estate of MICHAEL DAVID PARKS, Deceased.

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 22-4-01178-37 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 other-

wise 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 21, 2022 Personal Representative: Katherine Parks Attorney for the Personal Representative: John A. Meenk Address for Mailing or Service: 119 7th Street Lynden, WA 98264 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court 22-4-01178-37 Dated this 12th day of December, 2022.

John A. Meenk, WSBA # 29345 Published December 21, 28, 2022 & January 4, 2023

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

ESTATE OF: MAVIS XAVIER, Deceased. NO. 22-4-01166-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that on December 8, 2022, Lana Bierlink was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Mavis Xavier. Any person who has a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney, at the address stated bellow, a copy of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented with the later of (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) c; or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred; except, however, as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.0511 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication. December 21, 2022 Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje WSBA# 21843 Attorney for Lana Bierlink, Personal Representative

Published December 21, 28, 2022 & January 4, 2023

LEGAL

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

In Re the Estate of KIRSTI R. JAMES, Deceased. NO. 22-4-01187-37

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 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 RCW11.40.051 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 21, 2022

REPRESENTATIVE

IN

LEGAL

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In Re the Estate of Rodney Charles Nau, Deceased. Cause No. 22-4-01170-37

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 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 RCW11.40.051 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 21, 2022

Personal Representative: RECIA A. WEIGELT Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron M. Rasmussen, WSBA #29496

Address for Mailing or Service: Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212. Published December 21, 28, 2022 & January 4, 2023

LEGAL

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

WHATCOM

In Re the Estate of EUGENE ROBERT ELLIS, Deceased. NO. 22-4-01165-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

JUDGE: LEE GROCHMAL

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 RCW11.40.051 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 21, 2022 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Eugene E. Ellis 3986 Roma Court Bellingham, WA 98226 Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC 300 North Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225

PERSONAL

Tove Burrows Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron M. Rasmussen, WSBA

Published December 21, 28, 2022 & January 4, 2023

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Point S Zylstra Tire 501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493

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

Service Pro of Nooksack 208 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4664

Vavra Auto Body 411 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack • 360-966-4444

BANKS & CREDIT

UNIONS

Bank of the Pacific 1800 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-8780 www.BankofthePacific.com

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

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

CARPET CLEANING

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

CEMETERIES

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

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

CLEANING SUPPLIES

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

COFFEE

Cruisin Coffee

CONCRETE

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

CONSTRUCTION

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

DENTAL

Premier Dental Center 2086 Main St, Ferndale - 360-380-4553 dentistferndale.com

EYE CARE

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

FARM & GARDEN

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

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

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

FINE JEWELRY

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

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Lynden Interiors

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

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

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRINT & PUBLISHING

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

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Support Services, LLC As-built floor plans, marketing photography Art Van Allen ~ 360-255-1477 ressllc@gmail.com facebook.com/RealEstateSupportServicesLLC RE/MAX Whatcom County- Rick Meyer Branch Manager, GRI, CRS, SRES 1841 Front St, Lynden • 360-410-1213 www.meyermax.com • rmeyer@remax.net

RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE STORAGE

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

RECYCLING,

REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS

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

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Brim Rentals 350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411 www.brimtractor.com Westside Building Supply 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

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

FURNITURE

& MATTRESSES

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

GARAGE DOORS

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

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

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

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

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

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

GREASE TRAP

CLEANING

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

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

Louis Auto Glass 1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840 407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232

1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759

Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com 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

Jeff Lamphere Insurance 113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com Oltman Insurance & Financial Services 360-354-5988 8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden Vibrant USA 504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com

VanDalen Insurance

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

LUMBER

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

MEDIATION

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

MEDICARE INSURANCE

PLANS

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

VanDalen Insurance Shane VanDalen 517 Liberty St., Lynden • 360-354-4433 Vibrant USA 504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

Eagle Tree, Spray & Pest Control 360-739-7101

All insects, trees, lawn & shrubs

Environmental Pest Control Inc. 3003 Bennett Drive, Bellingham • 360-676-5120 www.epestcontrol.net

Little Caesars 1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656

ROOFING

Joostens Roofing Bellingham • 360-815-7663 Mt. Baker Roofing, Inc. 360-733-0191 • www.mtbakerroofing.com

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

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

SOLAR & REFRIGERATION

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

SPORTS & RECREATION

Dave’s Sports Shop 1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591

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

VETERINARY

Kulshan Veterinary 8880 Benson Rd, Lynden 6220 Portal Wy, Ferndale www.kulshanvet.com • 360-354-5095 VITAMINS Lynden Nutrition Center 527 Front St., Lynden

What is tall, slender, short, stocky and made in many colors? It can sleep standing up or lying down. It only eats plants, so it is a herbivore. This animal can do many jobs and has been domesticated for around 5,000 years. Fossil evidence

animal is much larger. This animal is a mammal and has hooves which are basically a foot with just one toe. Have you guessed what it is yet? A horse of course!

That means they have to be less than three feet tall.A long time ago children were put coal through very small passages. People think children should be treated this way and the mines replaced them with miniature horses known as pit ponies. Miniature horses are now mostly kept as pets. Some people even let them live in their houses.

The largest

horse was named Sampson