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Superintendent search counts down in Ferndale

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District profile being developed; final selection set for March

By Cal Bratt For the Record

FERNDALE — The process of choosing a new Ferndale School District superintendent counts down to Feb. 25. That’s the application deadline. A month later are final interviews of candidates, with announcement of a final selection set for March 25, according to the district website.

Two search consultants with Northwest Leadership Associates briefed the Ferndale School Board Nov. 30 on progress to-

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ward the goals.

“We’re right on schedule ... in terms of our timeline,” said Wayne Robertson, who was linked into the board’s remote meeting along with Associates colleague Mark Venn. The pair said next steps in December and January are to finalize a profile for applicants describing the district’s positives, challenges and facilities as well as to have a ballpark figure for compensation to be paid to a new superintendent.

On that last point, Venn and Robertson noted that at least three superintendent searches are happening just within school districts of northwest Washington, and so compensation must be competitive to attract good candidates, they said.

The overall pool of potential candidates could be 50-60,

which would be narrowed down to 5-6 by the board with Northwest by March 8.

Venn also recapped the input about the Ferndale School District gathered from district residents in focus groups and from an online survey in early November.

Attributes sought in a superintendent were also solicited.

Key traits of the person would be building trust, having a collaborative style and being invested in the Ferndale community.

Everything is being conducted now with two new school board members. In the Nov. 2 election, Steve Childs and Peggy Uppiano replaced multi-termers LeAnne Riddle and Andrew McLaurin, respectively, and the newcomers are sworn in. Board members carrying over are Kevin Erickson, who is chair, Me-

linda Cool and Jessie Deardorff.

Veteran district administrator Mark Deebach is operating as the district’s interim superintendent this school year after Linda Quinn retired after 12 years with Ferndale.

Across more than three hours of Zoom meeting • The Ferndale School Board heard from about a dozen people in open session, most of them wanting a relaxation of the district’s COVID policy on masking and vaccination.

• Dr. Laura Lynn, program supervisor in the state OSPI Office of Native Instruction, spoke about the Since Time Immemorial curriculum, about tribal sovereignty, history and physical geography, which was manSee Superintendent on A5

Heart, Hands, Feet

Randy Honcoop retires after 35 years in raspberry business.

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Ferndale debriefs on flood response Council told ‘crews did an extremely good job responding’

By Cal Bratt For the Record

FERNDALE — Debriefing from the November floods took up two-thirds of a three-hour City Council meeting Monday.

Councilors and Mayor Greg Hansen heard from city staff what they and many community volunteers did in response to the Nov. 14-16 and 28-29 flooding as it hit Ferndale, how groups coordinated their efforts, and what things could possibly be done better next time.

“No one had experienced that level of river flooding,” said Public Works Director Kevin Renz of a Nooksack River that crested at 23.76 feet at the Ferndale gage. “I think the crews did an extremely good job responding.”

This flood that swamped Main Street under the railroad bridge with several feet of water, cutting off access east and west, was just higher than the 1990 flood and a foot above the 2009 level, for people who can remember those high-water episodes.

Renz spoke of “community members out in droves” especially to fill, move and lay sandbags to protect key points and help free city workers to attend to See Debriefs on A7

Lynden Christian students provide flood relief for Ferndale families

By Bill Helm bill@lyndentribune.com

A Lynden Christian High School student, top photo, removes damaged insulation from beneath the Ferndale home of Darla Mork, bottom photo, right. Mork talks with Samaritan’s Purse volunteers outside her home. (Bill Helm/Lynden Tribune)

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LYNDEN — More than 200 volunteers have participate in Samaritan’s Purse’s recent action plan to help Whatcom County flood victims.

About one-fourth of that group attend Lynden Christian High School.

Kristin Sterk, a junior at the school, said helping others may have made her want to volunteer even more.

“This experience allowed my classmates and me to understand the depth of our situation,” Sterk said. “Seeing how much we were able to complete in a couple of

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hours motivated me to consider volunteering more. I wish that everyone could have the chance to volunteer in whatever way they can.”

Truth is, everyone does have the chance to volunteer, according to Stephen Sneed, media relations coordinator for Samaritan’s Purse.

Located in North Carolina, Samaritan’s Purse is a humanitarian organization that provides aid to people in physical need. Sneed explained that Samaritan’s Purse has responded to the “devastating flooding and mudslides that resulted in hundreds of evacuations, road closures, and damage to more than 500 homes.”

Disaster Relief Unit As floodwaters receded, the international Christian relief organization deployed a Disaster Relief Unit — a tractor trailer See LCS relief on A6

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Community Calendar Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Get Back to Jingling at the 34th Annual Bellingham Jingle Bell Run for arthritis, Saturday, Dec. 11. The goal of this year’s run is to raise more than $120,000. As over 2500 people gather at Bellingham High School to join the movement to conquer arthritis. Including a holiday-themed kids’ fun run with the elves, 5K run/walk, dog trot (walkers only) and one-mile walk encourages participants to dress in festive costumes and get out and get moving as well as raise awareness and funds to cure America’s #1 cause of disability.

The Bellingham Jingle Bell Run will feature local honoree(s) who embody the Arthritis Foundation’s “Champion of Yes” spirit.

The Jingle Bell Run is nationally sponsored by abbvie, Novartis, Janssen and Johnson & Johnson.

Their generous sponsorship means 100% of all sponsorship, donations and registration fees go to the cause.

Locally Jingle Bell Run is proudly sponsored by Volkswagen of Bellingham (Presenting Sponsor), BP Cherry Point, Bellingham

We gladly accept submissions for the calendar section of our newspaper. Priority will be given to educational, cultural or recreational events open to the general public sponsored by non-profit, civic, charitable, fraternal or educational organizations.

All submissions are subject to review and included at editor discretion as space allows. We reserve the right to edit for content and clarity. Submissions should not exceed 150 words and include contact information. Please submit event information at least 10 business days before your event date at www.lyndentribune.com or by emailing editor@lyndentribune.com. Space is limited and we cannot guarantee placement from week to week. If you would like information on purchasing advertising space, please contact our advertising team at 360-354-4444.

Arthritis and Rheumatology Center, Rebound PT/ OT & Hand Therapy, SSC. Learn more and register for the Bellingham event, visit jbr.org/bellingham or contact the Arthritis Foundation at 360-939-3543 or 800-283-7800.

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.

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 nonperishable 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.

Christmas Celebration at Lynden Pioneer Museum

mation. Extra funds will go to donation.

Measures of Joy

At 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, Whatcom Chorale will celebrate its return to live performance with a free concert at Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave., Bellingham. Enjoy diverse Christmas music and special guest Kay Reilly and her marvelous marimba. There’s no charge for this event, but donations will be accepted. Visit whatcomchorale.org to donate. Dress warmly for this informal semi-outdoor venue and bring a chair if needed. All fully COVIDvaccinated singers and musicians will wear masks.

Audience members must also show proof of full vaccination and wear masks at all times.

The Nutcracker

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 360354-3675 for more infor-

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 in-person at the Mount Baker The-

atre (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.

“In the last two years, OPUS students kept up their training through classes over zoom. It’s been a challenging two years and we are beyond excited to celebrate OPUS’ return to the stage.

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.

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.

Whatcom Live Aid to raise money for flood victims Whatcom Live Aid, Dec. 10-11, promises to be an extravagant holiday fundraising event.

Contributions will help with relief efforts for people devastated by the recent flooding.

Live performers will play at the following places: MBT’s Walton Theater, Boundary Bay Brewery, The Honeymoon Meadery, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, The Firehouse Arts & Event Center, Sylvia Center for the Arts,

One trusted resource for all information regarding Whatcom County Flood Relief:

WhatcomStrong.com Use our online Resource Center to connect to the help you need or can provide. Sign up to volunteer where help is needed most. Donate to help our neighbors.

and the Everson Arts Center. Visit their websites for more information, including scheduled performance times and list of performers.

All proceeds will be directed to the Whatcom Community Foundation, which is partnering with Whatcom Strong and will provide relief for residents impacted by the flood through the Resilience Fund.

Visit whatcomcf.org for mor information and to learn how 100% of your contribu-

tions will help people affected, and also learn about the fund-matching program.

Visit Whatcom Community Foundation to make your tax-deductible contribution at any time: https://wcf.fcsuite.com/ erp/donate/create?funit_ id=1455 Musicians are also welcomed to volunteer.

For more information contact Dana Crediford at DanaCrediford@gmail.com or call 360-966-6246.

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Olde Fashioned Christmas returns to Ferndale

Saturday, Dec. 4, the Olde Fashioned Christmas and Lighted Christmas Stroll returned to Ferndale’s Pioneer Park. With “Lights and Sounds of Christmas” as its theme, each of the park’s cabins were decorated accordingly. For some families, the church at Pioneer Park was the first stop for Olde Fashioned Christmas visitors arriving Saturday afternoon. A snowman inflatable extends his welcome at the Granary building. Log buildings in colorful holiday lighting was the theme for the event, compliments of the work of the Ferndale Heritage Society. At the Shields House, volunteers Cheryl and Russ Gregor of the heritage society, from right, greet visitors. Shanna McInnis lets her daughters Marion, 6, and Ebbey, 4, venture toward the Rogers House. “We come every year,” said the Bellingham mom. Chairs on the Rogers House porch need to be checked out by sisters Marion and Ebbey. Children had the option of doing Christmas card decorating in the Pioneer Pavilion at the end of the park tour. Two youngsters to call on Santa at the end of the Olde Fashioned Christmas event were Ashlyn, 9, and Jordan, 6, of the Stoner family of Ferndale. (Cal Bratt for the Record)

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Editor, The cavalry is not coming over the hill. Flooded areas of Whatcom County are going to have to depend on resources here to get this fixed.

Thankfully, we are still prosperous enough to get most of it in working order before folks affected have to abandon their lives here and move elsewhere.

Being free to be prosperous is key to surviving all kinds of disasters, both natural and manmade. When we have the resources and skills nearby to repair, replace, and heal then why waste energy on a pile of paperwork and a lengthy approval process?

‘Free to prosper’ means having a variety of energy sources (more than two), raw materials (e.g. timber, metals, gravel), and food producers.

We need miners, refiners, engineers, designers, industries, manufacturers, shippers, haulers, and sellers, and repair people, all of these, right here in Whatcom County. They don’t have to be mega multinational operations.

But supply lines, infrastructure, and companies with connections to distant places means we can help where there is a need elsewhere, or folks elsewhere can supply when the disaster is here.

But first, we need to be free to be prosperous. Regulations and paperwork are not freedom. Setting up and running a business or industry needs to be a done deal the moment someone walks into the planning office. The attitude should be “How can we make this work?” not “How can we make it impossible to live and do business in Whatcom County?”

Prosperous people will protect the land on which they live. We will choose clean air and water every time.

We will enjoy and protect the wildlife, forests and rivers. We will be able to take a few days off, get out of the way, and watch the power of God’s work in nature.

Molly Crocker Everson

Medicare in trouble Editor, Traditional Medicare is in serious jeopardy, and few of us know that because there has been scant national press coverage of a new program called Direct Contracting, which created a new payment model in health care for Medicare beneficiaries.

Navigating our health care system became even more complex when the Trump administration’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Direct Contract Entity (DCE) test program as he left office. The Biden administration supports the DCE plan.

Congressional oversight of the DCE program has been limited, which could result in the complete privatization of traditional Medicare in six years.

There are currently 53 DCEs spread across 38 states. PeaceHealth Medical System is one of those 53 DCEs. The DCE policy is designed to privatize traditional Medicare.

CMS could move more than 30 million traditional Medicare beneficiaries into mostly commercial, for-profit DCE plans without enrollees’ consent or understanding.

Some PeaceHealth patients have learned they are in a DCE through their online patient portal — they were auto-aligned out of traditional Medicare.

Medicare Advantage plans were the template for the DCE model, which inserted profit-seeking middlemen (insurance companies) into Medicare.

Dr. Don Berwick, a former CMS administrator, estimates that DCEs may spend as little as 60% of Medicare payments on patient care, and keep 40% as overhead or profit.

He has stated that the American people must be informed of the

direct contracting model because the stakes for beneficiaries, the public treasury, and our health care system are very high.

Berwick has said that he sees the DCE model as distorting health care delivery, creating excessive costs for taxpayers and Medicare beneficiaries, draining the Medicare Trust Fund while obstructing the much-needed value transformation of our country’s health care.

Please contact your elected officials in Congress and demand that they halt the direct contracting experiment. To continue the DCE scheme could ultimately mean the end of traditional Medicare, which has served millions of Americans for over 50 years, no matter what their political beliefs are.

Congress must protect Medicare for future generations.

Sheri Lambert Bellingham

Lions Clubs need help filling community needs Editor, Recent flooding has severely affected many of our neighbors in the northern parts of Whatcom County, especially Everson, Nooksack and Sumas. The Lions Clubs of Whatcom County are joining forces to assist families in need.

We need your help.

We have all learned of the struggles that the affected families are struggling with, from a place to live, how to feed their families and tend to the impact on the children.

These families will need a great deal of ongoing support in their long and difficult recovery. Our local Lions Clubs have worked on the ground for many decades and will be assisting families long after FEMA and other agencies are gone.

Our goals are to help fill in the voids that are missing through the many donations being received by the amazing Whatcom Strong, the Crisis Center at the Advent Christian Church and the Valley Church in Nooksack.

Please help us in this effort as volunteers with a donation for ongoing flood relief. Donations can be mailed to Lynden Lions, PO Box 997, Lynden, WA 98264, or online to Bellinghamcentrallions.org.

For more information call 360319-6845 Galen Laird Chairman, Lions Clubs International Zone Lynden

Reader urges Congress to pass 2021 Judiciary Act Editor, Nowhere in the Constitution does it say that we have to have nine Supreme Court Justices. Nor would it require a Constitutional amendment to add more seats.

In fact, Congress has expanded the Supreme Court five times throughout American history to match both the expanding American electorate and the number of Federal Appeals Courts.

We need our democracy to modernize and adapt over time; that’s exactly how our government should work.

That’s why we need the Judiciary Act, which would add four seats to the Supreme Court.

Not only does it have historical precedent, adding more seats would restore balance to the court, which is currently highly partisan with a 6-3 right-wing supermajority.

There’s nothing stopping Congress from adding justices — except for the political will to do it, of course.

That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021 and add four seats to the Supreme Court.

Sarah Spear Cooke Bellingham

Thank you for overwhelming support Editor, With the election results certified, I would like to take a moment to thank the voters of Whatcom County Fire District 1 for your overwhelming support and trust that you have shown for me by electing me to Fire Commissioner Position 1.

I will do my best, along with the Commissioner Vanderheiden, Commissioner Ahlers, and administrative staff, to provide the best, most cost effective EMS and fire service that we can to the citizens, property owners, and visitors of the District.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Kurt Bruland Everson

Must read if your car was totaled in recent floods Editor, A few years back when our insurance company deemed our old Camry car totaled, I asked the initial insurance guy ‘What happens if I don’t agree with the appraised value you come up with?.

He politely replied, ‘No problem. You can always challenge it.’

I asked if I risk getting a lower estimate. He said, ‘The second appraisal always comes in higher than the first.’ Always?

My plan was to decline their offer no matter what. A week later, the insurance company called me and offered $3,000. I only said, ‘That doesn’t feel right. I’d like to challenge that.’ She nicely said ‘OK,’ and never asked me to take their price.

They called back a week later and offered me $4,500. That’s a 50% increase in value. They were super professional.

Never take the first offer. The insurance company’s data is old.

Used car prices have soared.

You will likely need to find some comps and need to get a letter from a used car lot. Since the lot doesn’t get anything out of this, an old-fashioned bottle of their favorite adult beverage can motivate them to take five minutes for you.

But with all your stress of being flooded, please keep some energy to challenge the initial appraisal.

G Todd Williams Lynden

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OBITUARIES Robert D. Sturtz Robert D. Sturtz, age 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 28.

Born at home on May 21, 1935 in Bellingham, a 1954 graduate of Bellingham High School, and near lifelong Bellingham resident.

An honorably discharged Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Sturtz served from 1955-

Alma Tiesinga Alma Tiesinga passed away peacefully at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 29.

Alma is remembered as a gracious and kind woman who always put others first.

Alma had a lovely sense of humor and was qick to laugh and smile.

Alma was born on Aug. 4, 1935 in Orange City, Iowa to parents

1961, and thereafter had various careers throughout his life ranging from pastor, sheet-metal worker, building designer, estimator and project manager.

Mr. Sturtz and his family were long-time members of Calvary Temple Church Bellingham, and he was also building designer of the church’s major addition and renovation in 1972.

Mr. Sturtz is survived by his son Daniel (Linda) Sturtz of Bellingham and two daughters, Sharie Parks of Stanwood and

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town mayors in Everson, Lynden, Nooksack and Sumas, he was hands-on and not someone repeatedly speaking in esoteric terms of more studies and more reports. After all he had a farm, a business, a family, and lots of legislation to attend to. He was up to the task.

While he died in the 1960s, legacies are still important and being made.

The town of Everson hosted its first all-town Thanksgiving with 40 turkeys and children writing notes to child counterparts in Abbotsford floods after filling their tummies with lots of food. Sumas Advent Christian Church has not only

Alma enjoyed reading, tending to her garden, flowers and birds, and most of all, spending time with family and friends.

Alma was an active member of First Reformed Church and devoted her life to God. Alma is survived by her son Mark (Donna) Tiesinga of Connecticut, Jill (Jeff ) Johnson of Texas, and Jeremy (Monica) Tiesinga of Lynden; son in law James Zylstra, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Alma will be greatly missed by her brother, Gerald Berkenpas, of

Andrew and Tillie (Kuik) Berkenpas.

When she was 7 years old, the family moved to Lynden, where she attended Lynden Christian School and later met Ken Tiesinga. They married on July 29, 1954, and together they had five children: Mark, Jill, Jeremy, Karen, and Laurie.

In addition to raising a family, Alma worked in clothing retail at New Crescent for 20 years.

Thanks grandpa become a resource center for locals to come for physical needs, but the retired and current pastors are there to lend an ear to those who are struggling.

A community Facebook page is filled with those sharing extra clothing or furniture, seeing what other needs there may be. These families’ children are seeing this and learning about what community means.

I’m sure they will pass that along. Someone will say with pride of them, “This is my neighbor.”

They might as well say, “This is my family.”

Cindy (Adonis) Topacio of Issaquah, sister Leslie (Marvin) Elsasser of Lynden, five grandchildren, Melissa (Parks) Freerks, Christopher Parks, Brittany Parks, Bryant Mack, and Brendan Mack, and five greatgrandchildren (a sixth expected Feb. 2022), and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Sturtz is preceded in death by his first wife Dolores (Dalton) Sturtz (1964) and second wife Joetta (Burkey) Sturtz (2005), son Gregory Sturtz (1985), parents Lester and Mattie (Oban) Sturtz (1991 and 2006), and brother Lawrence Sturtz (2009).

Mr. Sturtz was a loving husband, father,

grandfather, brother, and uncle and he will be greatly missed by family and friends.

All are welcome to the celebration of life service on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Church Bellingham.

A private graveside service for family was held at Greenacres Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bellingham Lighthouse Mission Ministries, American Cancer Society, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

More detailed information can be found in obituary posted at Sig’s Funeral Services, www.sigsfuneralservices.com. book.com/LyndenFRC/live_videos/ Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

A private family service will be held on Monday. Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. at First Reformed Church, Lynden.

Interment will be in Monumenta Cemetery.

You may participate by watching the memorial service live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/LyndenFRC/live_videos/ or LyndenFRC.org.

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Alma is preceded in death by her husband Ken Tiesinga, daughters Karen (Tiesinga) Zylstra and Laurie Tiesinga, grandson Case Heeringa, sister Dortena VanMersbergen and brother Harvey Berkenpas.

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dated in 2015 to be taught in all schools. The particular focus for Ferndale will be the local Lummi tribe.

• Deebach reported that highwater damage was sustained in Ferndale High School’s CTE building, which will need to be repaired in phases over the coming weeks.

• “We’re building a high school,” Deebach declared of Ferndale’s long-awaited construction project now rising to its third and fourth floors. “The building is really taking shape, the scale of it and what it’s going to look like.”

• Cuong Nguyen, one of two student non-voting members of the school board, shared some of his perspectives on school life, but en-

couraged the five policy-making community members to be more proactive in actually visiting the high school.

• Earlier, the board had held an interactive time with the Lummi Nation School Board on how Lummi students are faring, joint policies and procedures, and sharing updates of action in the Ferndale School District.

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“Samaritan’s Purse volunteers are now hard at work in the hardest hit areas from both the first and second waves of floods,” Sneed said. “Each day, teams are mudding out homes, removing debris, and salvaging personal belongings while reminding impacted Whatcom County families that they have not been forgotten by their neighbors or by God.” Sterk and several of her fellow students spent a few hours on Dec. 2 helping Ferndale resident Darla Mork with flooding problems beneath her mobile home.

The Norwest RV Park resident actually said her greatest loss from the flood was the cleaning supplies she used for her commercial and domestic cleaning business.

“I called City Hall. I asked what resources were available,” Mork said. “They

took my name, called back and said they found help. That help was Samaritan’s Purse. It proves that people have a generous heart, and they work together.”

While Mork swept her garage, the LCHS students and adult chaperones cleared damaged insulation from under her home.

Bella Hrutfiord, a junior at Lynden Christian, said that the opportunity to volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse was a good experience.

“Meeting the folks we worked for and getting to know them a little deeper made working for them unforgettable,” she said.

“It was also an amazing experience for my friends and me. We have such an incredible and hard-working community surrounding all of us.”

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“We have assessors and team leaders who live in Washington who we sent to assess the situation,” she said. “There was definitely a need.”

A North Carolina resident, Holben is familiar with the Pacific Northwest, as her brother lives in Bellingham.

So far, Samaritan’s Purse has helped Whatcom County families in Blaine, Sumas, Everson, Nooksack, Deming, and now Ferndale. There is no end date for Samaritan’s Purse to complete this project, just that they will remain in the area to help families in need, “as long as there is a need,” Holben said.

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Community involvement Also, Fire District 7 of Ferndale moved more than 65 people, mostly from RV and trailer parks on East Main Street, as well as 16 people from vehicles stranded in floodwater, often from going past a barricade. At one point, northbound Interstate 5 was closed.

Many organizations lent a hand in helping workers and flood victims. Food, clothing, shelter and needed supplies were provided.

The City of Blaine offered aid. The Ferndale Community Resource Center with its various programs and volunteer mobilization was deeply involved.

Others who helped were: Good News Fellowship, Christ Lutheran

Church, Windermere Real Estate (Mike Kooy), Windwood Enterprises, Recycling and Disposal Services, Catholic Community Services, Little Caesars, Perry Pallet, Colacurcio Bros. Construction and Miles Sand & Gravel.

The Whatcom Community Foundation became the best way to receive and channel cash quickly, through its Resilience Fund, including a $25,000 grant to help Ferndale with immediate needs.

In all, more than 10,000 sandbags were used, 63 homes were identified as damaged, and more than 570 city staff overtime hours were expended.

Mayor Hansen said the city will in the future open up an emergency operations center for better overall communication and command whenever the Nooksack River is predicted to go over 20 feet.

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Also in the meeting: • After months of staff work and review, the council approved a 2022 budget. In total, the 2022 city plan is $73 million, up from $67.9 million for 2021.

Next year’s General Fund spending, covering most city departments, will be at $11.9 million. Water and sewer operations together, with plant upgrades, top $13 million. Progressing with Thornton Road Overpass construction is pegged at $14.5 million.

Storm and flood control takes $6.7 million. The city receives $2 million as a second payment from the American Rescue Plan Act. • An emergency proclamation from the November flooding was officially confirmed.

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FERNDALE – The Golden Eagles opened their season with a notch in the win column.

Riding multiple double-digit offensive runs, suffocating defense and a balanced scoring attack, Ferndale was able to shut

down Edmonds-Woodway in dominating fashion.

After surrendering the first four points of the game to the Warriors, the Golden Eagles scored the next 15.

The run spanned the final seven minutes of the first quarter and the beginning of the second.

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easy inside, and Ferndale effectively closed out on the Warriors’ shooters. That 11-point lead carried over into a 22-11 halftime lead for the Golden Eagles.

By that point, Ferndale already had eight of their 11 players in the scoring column: unselfish basketball at its finest. Junior Ashley Lang led the team in scoring after

two periods with 9 points.

“I think seeing the post and seeing the outside shots were really big for us,” Lang said. “Seeing those outside shots and then getting it inside was really working for us.”

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Many of Ferndale’s scoring possessions were engineered by effective fast breaks. Edmonds-Woodway couldn’t quite recover quick enough.

“We’ve been working really hard on our transition offense and looking for the open player,” Singson said.

“Getting our first game jitters out I think we played really well.”

The end of the third quarter brought another scoring onslaught by Ferndale. In two minutes of game clock, the Golden Eagles mounted an 11-0 run to push their lead to 43-22.

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by Lang and one by junior guard Cailyn Kessen made up the bulk of it. EdmondsWoodway got one more 3-pointer before the end of the period, and Ferndale led by 18 heading into the fourth.

Ferndale’s scoring slowed down in the fourth, putting in just nine points.

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The Golden Eagles won it convincingly, 52-36.

Nine of Ferndale’s 11 players finished the game with points, a testament to the team’s passing. Lang led the Golden Eagles with 12 points, followed by Kessen with 10.

Singson dropped in 5 as Ochoa, junior forward Madisyn Butenschoen and sophomore guard Mallory Butenschoen also each had 5 points.

“We want to come together as a group and be like a family,” said head coach Terri Yost. “I’m excited for this team, they’re a great group of girls and they’re fun to be around with high energy. They just get after it.”

The Golden Eagles moved to 1-0 overall on the year and will play at Nooksack Valley (1-0) on Monday, Dec. 6.

Ferndale lost to Nooksack Valley on Monday, 86-73. They dropped to 1-1 overall following the loss, and will have a chance to get back in the win column on Tuesday, Dec. 7, when they travel to Mountlake Terrace. The results of that game were not yet available before publication.

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LYNDEN — Blueberry production is overtaking that of signature raspberries in Whatcom County.

Granted, a late-June “heat dome” of 100plus temperatures especially hit hard at the start of the raspberry harvest this year, but the trend of new plantings in blueberries is making that crop surge both locally and across Washington State.

Local raspberry production was down to 44.5 million pounds in 2021 while the yield in blueberries topped 76 million pounds, according to reports presented by the grower commissions at annual meetings during the 2021 Small Fruit Conference at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds Dec. 1-2.

Some farms grow both blueberries and raspberries, and the number of acres in each type of berry is about 8,000.

Among blueberry growing states or regions, only British Columbia produced more than Washington, in which Whatcom is the leading county, reported Alan Schreiber, head of the Washington Blueberry Commission. In last summer’s heat he was prepared to adjust down the expected volume, but then in the end state production numbers stayed high and will top 160 million pounds when all is accounted for, he said.

“So much good fruit is coming on,” Schreiber said.

The record-setting three days of heat June 26-28 did affect blueberries as well.

“I could go into any field of Whatcom and find damage. Up by Sumas was the epicenter,” Schreiber said.

It remains to be seen now what damage could be significant in berry fields from being covered with water at the worst of Whatcom County flooding on Nov. 15, he said.

To sell all the blueberries being produced, both the Pacific Northwest and the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council need to push to get into very populous markets in southeast Asia and India, Schreiber said. “There is no doubt in my mind that we could put every blueberry produced in Washington state in Asia,” he said.

Jon Maberry, board president, opened the Washington Red Raspberry Commission meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday saying “lots of challenges” face the industry.

However, market price is a bright spot and Maberry said he hopes that pattern can continue for a few more years.

The prices for all three grades of raspberries -- juice, puree and IQF (individually quick frozen) -- are at their highest levels ever at $2 per pound or more, according to years of record-keeping by the commission.

Price has often been under a dollar a pound, not profitable for growers. The last truly outstanding year was 2008, with all grades at $1.70 or higher, plus somewhat strong years in 2014 and 2015.

Maberry said the commission feels it got helpful data from hiring a Washington, D.C., law firm to look into “fair trade” raspberry imports into the United States.

The public results are a U.S. International Trade Commission 314-page report released in July (www.usitc.gov/publications/332/pub5194.pdf ) detailing the effects of Chilean, Serbian and Mexican raspberry imports.

One ITC finding, using an economic model, is that American domestic prices and production of non-IQF raspberries suffered as a result of high levels of imports in the years 2015 through 2020.

“It let other countries know that we are willing to fight for our industry -- that’s the important piece of it,” said WRRC board member Brad Rader later about the ITC investigation. “We’ll see where we go from here.”

Megan Lacy, with the Wild Hive marketing firm, highlighted food service trends and opportunities that could bear fruit for sales of Washington red raspberries. Bakers in particular are discovering how to work the raspberry flavor into their creations. Rubicon Bakers of California is one example.

“Rubicon fell in love with using the raspberry puree,” Lacy said.

It now helps that the Washington Red Raspberries branding is visible on all products in a warehouse or freezer. As she herself has gotten to know the raspberry growing industry of Whatcom County, Lacy says “people love to learn what you do and why you do it.”

Approximately 85% of North America’s red raspberries for the frozen market are grown within a 15-mile radius of Lynden, including lower British Columbia.

Trade talk happens at the display of Farmers Equipment Co, bottom photo. The Lynden Ag Show ran concurrent with the Small Fruit Conference. Session topics covered the gamut, from berry horticulture to herbicides and bugs to plant breeding. Top photo, Steve Midboe (left) was honored with the Industry Service Award by Alan Schreiber, head of the Washington Blueberry Commission, for all he contributed to the blueberry industry as an agronomist with CHS Whatcom Farmers Co-op for many years. Midboe recently retired.

A group of Lynden and Sumas area berry growers, middle photo, gather at a break to talk over what they’ve heard at the conference.

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Randy Honcoop retires from raspberry business

By Cal Bratt For the Tribune

WHATCOM — Randy Honcoop says he was “clueless” about raspberry growing when he decided to get into the business in 1986. He was more familiar with dairy farming growing up and was doing custom field work for others at the time.

But he had an “I’ll give it a try” attitude and, with his brother Rick advising him, Randy dove in.

“I was off and running, learning, trying not to kill my plants,” he recalls.

It also helped that he was friends with former Lynden High School classmate Marty Maberry, of the proven Maberry family in Whatcom berry growing.

Now 35 years later, Honcoop, 65, has turned over his 55 acres in commercial production, generally at the corner of Northwood and Halverstick roads, to neighbor Rader Farms to operate.

Honcoop will keep up only a two-acre “pilot project” plot that has been for machine harvestability research with Washington State University for many years.

As he got into plant research as his specialty with the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, this kind of building for the future of the industry kept him excited. “It’s been a joy to work with that program,” he said.

In fact, the WSU program, moving on from the retirement of 34-year plant researcher Patrick Moore, continues with Wendy Hoashi-Erhardt using the Honcoop plot — planting 20 feet of a certain selection of raspberry breeding, and tracking it for four years — to continually “filter out” what could be promising new machine-harvestable varieties of raspberry for the future.

Honcoop said the Meeker plants he had in the ground for himself were aging out and needed to be replaced, and that contributed to his decision that it was time to retire from commercial growing.

He continues on the growers’ commission board of directors as vice president and research chair. He will also continue being the main person tending to the research plot.

Year-round, Randy Honcoop was mostly his own laborer for work such as pruning of raspberry plants. “I’m it. That’s my business model, which is great when you’re 35 years old,” he said. On Honcoop’s test plot, new selections of raspberries from WSU are planted each year for a four-year rotation. Machine harvestability is a key factor considered in the research. Honcoop, although retiring from his own raspberry production, will continue to maintain a 2-acre plot of different genetic selections for Washington State University plant research at his Northwood Road farm. (Cal Bratt for the Tribune)

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June ‘heat dome’ cut raspberry volume 30% However, a relief bill has been passed by Congress

By Calvin Bratt For the Tribune

WHATCOM — With numbers now tallied, the 2021 county raspberry harvest was down 30% from a year earlier, seriously impacted by the heat dome weather phenomenon of late June.

“Production has not been this low in Washington State since 1996,” reports the November 2021 newsletter of the Lynden-based Washington Red Raspberry Commission. Whatcom accounts for the bulk of red raspberries grown in the state and, even the nation, destined for food processing.

The volume from 62 county

growers came to about 44.5 million pounds this year, compared to a range of 63.7 million to 74.2 million pounds over the preceding five years, the numbers show.

“We saw losses ranging from 15 to 75%,” said Henry Bierlink, commission executive director. “We thought the number was closer to 40% earlier in the year, but the later varieties like Wakefield kept the numbers overall from tumbling that far.”

The region’s unusual blast of three days of record temperatures topping 100 degrees hit June 26 just as the commercial raspberry harvest was getting underway.

The effect was felt most strongly in fields farther inland from moderating coastal waters, such as around Sumas, and even more on the west side of rows than the east side from the blistering afternoon sun, Bierlink reported.

Growers had through October to report their production.

The 2021 county raspberry harvest was down 30% from a year earlier, seriously impacted by the heat dome weather phenomenon of late June. (Cal Bratt for the Tribune) The WRRC board of directors met Oct. 27 to set a preliminary budget for 2022 and kept up a 2-centsper-pound assessment to fund the industry’s marketing, crop protection and advocacy operations.

That self-assessment will raise

just under $900,000. Moreover, some relief for heatwave-hit farmers is contained in legislation that passed the U.S. Congress and was signed in September. About $10 billion is included in the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program

Plus (WHIP+) assistance that will be open to agricultural producers who experienced disaster-related crop or livestock loss in 2020 and 2021 from droughts, wildfires, excessive heat and smoke exposure.

This is the first time that excessive heat has been covered in the relief.

The application process has not begun yet, Bierlink said, as questions about how losses will be calculated are resolved -- for instance, substantial production loss for most farms can be different from revenue loss.

“Due to supply and demand issues, the price of raspberries has never been higher,” Bierlink cited as a bright spot.

Berries are the main focus of another Washington Small Fruit Conference and Lynden Ag Show to take place Dec. 1-2 at the Lynden fairgrounds, this time returning to in-person and using the Expo Building. Registration is now being taken.

MIELKE MARKET

Benchmark milk price gains 20 cents The Agriculture Department announced the November Federal order Class III milk price at $18.03 per hundredweight, up 20 cents from October, $5.31 below November 2020, but the highest Class III price since May. Friday’s Class III futures settlements portended a December price at $18.60, which would result in a 2021 average of $17.10, down from $18.16 in 2020 and compares to $16.96 in 2019.

The Class IV price is $18.79, up $1.75 from October, $5.49 above a year ago, and the highest Class IV price since October 2014.

Meanwhile, a sharply higher October All Milk Price and sharply lower corn and soybean prices propelled the October milk feed ratio higher for the second month in a row. The USDA’s latest Ag Prices report has the ratio at 1.87, up from 1.69 in September, but still down from last year’s 2.49.

The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a ration consisting of 51% corn, 8% soybeans and 41% alfalfa hay. In other words, one pound of milk would purchase 1.87 pounds of dairy feed of that blend.

The U.S. All Milk Price averaged $19.70 per cwt., up $1.30 from September, but 30 cents below October 2020.

The national average corn price fell to $5.02 per bushel, down 45 cents per bushel from September, after dropping 87 cents from the August level, but is still $1.41 per bushel above October 2020.

Soybeans averaged $11.90 per bushel, down 30 cents from September, after dropping $1.50 from August, but is $2.27 per bushel above October 2020.

Alfalfa hay averaged $213 per ton, up $4 from September, after gaining $3 from August, and is a

whopping $44 6.8% drop domestic dairy demand is per ton above in Septem- up 2.4%. Throw in exports, a year ago. ber. Cow he said, and demand is up The Octon u m b e r s over 4%.

We don’t have as much ber cull price were down for beef and 15,000 and milk, he reasoned, And the dairy comoutput per cost of producing milk has bined avercow was gone through the roof for a aged $70.60 down 30 lot of producers, especially in the last few months, so per cwt., pounds. down $2.30 The Dai- $18 milk isn’t what it used from Septemly Dairy to be. That said, he quickly ber, $10.60 R e p o r t added; The market doesn’t above Octosays an have to give you a profit. If ber 2020, but e x o d u s demand slows down be$1 below the of dairies cause of Omicron or some Lee Mielke 2011 base avhas been other variant or something erage of $71.60 per cwt. happening in Washington else comes out of the woodDairy Margin Coverage State, with many of those work, prices can sink back payments will be triggered cows going to Idaho farms. down. for the 10th month in a row.

Omicron became the Kurzawski says he U.S. milk output is stall- buzzword of Black Friday doesn’t see people eating ing as cow numbers and and ever since, as another any less because of Omioutput per cow continues chapter is written in the on- cron so he still sees a stable to fall. Production fell be- going COVID saga. Growing and slightly bullish market low that of a year ago in concern unleashed wide- as we head into the end of October, first time since spread commodity market the year. When asked how May 2020, the result then selling for those open on high milk prices might go in of restrictions imposed by that Friday, with crude oil 2022 he answered, No one knows for sure, but the reseveral cooperatives. The taking the brunt.

While several reports ality is, I wouldn’t rule out USDA’s latest preliminary data shows October out- downplayed the serious- $20.

We’re not out of the put at 18.52 billion pounds, ness of the new variant, the down 0.5% from Oct. 2020. President tried to ease the woods yet, he said, But I Cow numbers totaled fear, promising there would don’t think milk production is going to turn on a 9.40 million head, down be no new lockdowns.

It may be much ado dime here. After talking 14,000 from September, fifth consecutive month about nothing, said StoneX with dairy producers all they were down from the broker Dave Kurzawski in day long, every day, I don’t previous month, and the the Dec. 6 Dairy Radio Now see the capital investment September head count was broadcast. Dairy has taken being put back into dairy revised 8,000 head lower. the news in stride, he said, farming today and I don’t The October herd was but one thing is for sure, see demand slowing down 14,000 head below a year Omicron doesn’t make a tremendous amount, he concluded. ago and down a whopping more milk.

That’s the issue we’re Cash dairy prices start103,000 since June.

October output per cow dealing with right now, he ed December mixed. The averaged 1,970 pounds, said, and follows anemic Cheddar blocks held all down 6 pounds or 0.3% growth and even nega- week where they closed from a year ago tive milk growth in Octo- on Nov. 19, at $1.8575 per California was down 43 ber. Year to date U.S. milk pound, up 21.50 cents from million pounds or 1.3% output is up 1.6% while where they were on Nov. from a year ago, on a 25 pound drop per cow. Cow numbers were unchanged.

Wisconsin was up 69 million pounds or 2.7%, on a 20 pound gain per cow and 21,000 more cows. Idaho was up 0.9%, on 6,000 more cows. Output per cow was unchanged.

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3, and 27.25 cents above a year ago.

The barrels finished at $1.6025, up 7.75 cents on the week, 3.25 cents above the Nov. 3 perch, 20.25 cents above a year ago, but 25.50 cents below the blocks.

Midwest cheesemakers were catching up following the Thanksgiving holiday week, according to Dairy Market News. Cheese market tones are still uncertain, as the large block-to-barrel price gap remains. Cheese availability varies within the region, but mostly balanced, according to contacts.

Cheese demand in the west remains strong in retail and food service and international purchasers are looking for U.S. cheese, with notable purchases for export to Asian markets.

Port congestion continues to cause delays which have increased in recent weeks.

Spot cheese inventories are tight, says DMN, and stakeholders say this may persist as purchasers continue to buy for strong year-end holiday demand.

CME butter slipped to $1.97 per pound Tuesday but fought its way back to a Friday close at $2.0025 up 1.25 cents on the week and

52.25 cents above a year ago.

Butter churning resumed as more cream became available Thanksgiving Week and this week. Bulk butter remains tight and contacts question if cream availability will remain as it currently is for long. A major factor holding back output remains the lack of employees.

Cream inventories are available to meet demand in the West and some contacts are, reportedly, sending loads to other regions.

Again, a shortage of truck drivers is causing delays to loads of cream and butter throughout the region.

Butter demand in retail and food service is steady and international purchasers are looking for U.S. butter, but spot availability is limited.

Grade A nonfat dry milk fell to $1.5475 per pound Wednesday but saw a Friday finish at $1.5625, unchanged on the week and 41.25 cents above a year ago.

Dry whey fell to 68 cents per pound Wednesday but closed Friday at 69.75 cents, a quarter-cent lower on the week but still 23.50 cents above a year ago.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Lynden LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 1639 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LYNDEN ADOPTING THE 2022 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON 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 6, 2021.

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LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 1640 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON 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 6, 2021.

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LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 18, 2021, the City of Lynden received an application from Vander Giessen Nursery, Inc. regarding the property described below: HAWLEY-LAWRENCES ADDITION TO LYNDEN LOTS 3-4 BLOCK 19EXC NORTHERLY 50 FEET THEREOF AND HAWLEY-LAWRENCES ADDITION TO LYNDEN NORTHERLY 50-FEET OF LOTS 3-4 BLOCK 19.

ALL SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 315 E Grover St and 205 Hawley St, Lynden.

Requesting an amendment to the comprehensive plan to rezone approximately 0.32 acres from RS-72 (Single Family Residential) to IBZ (Industrial Business Services). The application was determined to be complete on August 2, 2021, and the notice of completeness was postmarked on September 8, 2021.

A virtual public hearing with the Lynden City Council has been tentatively scheduled for December 20, 2021. Any persons wishing to comment on the application, or the proposal may do so by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by December 20, 2021, or by attending the public hearing that same evening.

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LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN NOTICE OF PROPOSED INCREASE OF SOLID WASTE HANDLING FEES NOOKSACK VALLEY DISPOSAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lynden will receive public comment on Nooksack Valley Disposal’s proposed increase in solid waste handling fees on December 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lynden City Annex, located at 205 4th Street, Lynden, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. If approved, said rates will be effective January 1, 2022.

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To comment on these proposed increases, please contact Heather Sytsma at sytsmah@lyndenwa.org or you may comment in person at the City Council meeting on December 20, 2021.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lynden City Council will be holding a public hearing and will be taking public input regarding the proposed moratorium on residential development within the CSL zone.

Development code LMC 19.23.020 permits multi-family residential development within a mixed-use setting, however, residential development is occurring within the CSL zone at such high densities it may be frustrating the purpose of the CSL zone, Comprehensive Goal H-2, Community Value Statement 4C, and other goals and policies in the Comprehensive Plan. The zone was intended for community-scale commercial use, residential development within CSL zones may not be located in areas which provide adequate amenities to future residents of these developments. To assure that the issue of residential development in the CSL zone is addressed consistently with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code, and with the public health, safety, and welfare of the community, a moratorium on residential development in the CSL zone is proposed.

A public hearing with the Lynden City Council has been scheduled for December 20, 2021. Any persons wishing to comment on the proposal may do so by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden, 98264 by December 20, 2021, or by attending the virtual public hearing to be held at 7:00 P.M., that same evening.

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Everson LEGAL CITY OF EVERSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Everson City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Everson City Hall, 111 W. Main St., Everson, WA at 7 p.m., to consider the 2022 Final Budget. Any party may submit written or oral comments at the hearing. If you are unable to attend the public hearing in person, you may submit your written comments by 4 p.m. on December 14, 2021 to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 315, Everson, WA 98247.

Copies of the 2022 Final Budget are available for public viewing in the Clerk’s office.

M. Dickinson, Clerk/Treasurer Published December 8, 2021

LEGAL CITY OF EVERSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Everson City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Everson City Hall, 111 W. Main St, Everson, WA, at 7 p.m., regarding proposed changes to Chapter 13.10 EMC to increase water and sewer rates charged to customers within the City. Any party may submit written or oral comments at the hearing. If you are unable to attend the public

hearing in person, you may submit your written comments by 4 p.m. on December 14, 2021 to the City Clerk at PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247.

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Notice of Trustee’s Sale LEGAL TS #: 20-60534 Title Order #: 8763084 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Grantor: JOHN D HUDSON AND NICKOLLA M HUDSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Current trustee of the deed of trust: North Star Trustee, LLC Current mortgage servicer for the deed of trust: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Reference number of the deed of trust: 2080200400 Parcel Number(s): 99481 / 390233 202472 0000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, North Star Trustee, LLC will on 12/17/2021, at 9:00 AM at the main entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Whatcom, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 48, LABOUNTY ESTATES, AC-

LEGAL Ordinances of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, passed at the Council meeting of November 15, 2021.

ORDINANCE #2193 An ordinance adopting the 2022 operating budget ORDINANCE #2194 An ordinance amending FMC 2.21 regarding disclosure of public records ORDINANCE #2195 An ordinance amending the unified fee schedule Full texts of the above document(s) are available at Ferndale City Hall, posted on the City’s website (www.cityofferndale.org) or will be mailed upon request Susan Duncan, City Clerk

CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, UNDER RECORDING NO. 2050900662, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 5229 SPOONBILL LN FERNDALE, WASHINGTON 98248 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 1/31/2008, recorded 2/5/2008, as Instrument No. 2080200400, records of Whatcom County, Washington, from JOHN D HUDSON AND NICKOLLA M HUDSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P., beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Provident Funding Associates, L.P., under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2120301760.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows:

Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: PAYMENT INFORMATION Total Monthly Payments Due: TOTAL September 1, 2019 – August 29, 2021 $40,248.68 Corporate Advances: $2,961.44 Inspections: $285.00 Taxes: $9,185.99 Insurance: $4,758.21 Escrow Credit: ($10,859.96) LATE CHARGE INFORMATION TOTAL LATE CHARGES TOTAL $1,163.37 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: 1/31/2008 Note Amount: $210,000.00 Interest Paid To: 8/1/2019 Next Due Date: 9/1/2019 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $217,667.74, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 8/1/2019, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 12/17/2021. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/6/2021, (11 days

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before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/6/2021 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/6/2021 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: NAME ADDRESS JOHN D HUDSON 5229 SPOONBILL LN FERNDALE, WASHINGTON 98248 NICKOLLA M HUDSON 5229 SPOONBILL LN FERNDALE, WASHINGTON 98248 by both first class and certified mail on 3/4/2020, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served 3/4/2020, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property.

IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants.

After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE - Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894HOME (1877-894-4663) Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: http://www.ocla.wa.gov/ This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation.

DATED: 8/2/2021 North Star Trustee, LLC, as Trustee Lisa Hackney, Vice President of Trustee Operations Address for service: North Star Trustee, LLC 6100 219th ST SW, Suite 480 Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043 Trustee Phone No: (206) 866-5345 Beneficiary / Servicer Phone: (800) 696-8199 ext: 7772 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss.

COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Lisa Hackney is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that (he/she) signed this instrument, on oath stated that (he/ she) was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Vice President of Trustee Operations of North Star Trustee, LLC to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.

Dated: 8/2/2021 Kellie Barnes NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at Lynnwood, WA My commission expires 6/10/2024

EPP 33036 11/17, 12/8/2021 Published November 17 & December 8, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-18841482-SW Title Order No.: 111688 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2071102087 Parcel Number(s): 3903354344620000, 105752 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: RAFAEL APREZA AND MARIA P BARRERA HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Cenlar FSB I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/17/2021, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: THE EAST 330 FEET OF THE WEST 540 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF W.M., EXCEPT COUNTY ROAD NO. 58 (EAST SMITH ROAD) AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION DEEDED TO WHATCOM COUNTY, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 940325118. More commonly known as: 2029 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/8/2007, recorded 11/16/2007, under Instrument No. 2071102087 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from RAFAEL APREZA AND MARIA P BARRERA HUSBAND AND WIFE, as grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO., as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2018-0902709 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $148,450.25. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $402,523.61, together with interest as provided in the Note from 5/1/2018 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/17/2021. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/6/2021 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/6/2021 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/6/2021 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 12/3/2018. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for

invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webList A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-18841482-SW. Dated: 8/13/2021 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 9250241 Trustee Sale Number: WA18-841482-SW Sale Line: 800-2802832 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0174347 11/17/2021 12/8/2021 Published November 17 & December 8, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-21892124-BB Title Order No.: 200073000 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2017-0400936 Parcel Number(s): 179936, 4101314542090000 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: STEVAN BRAVO, AN UNMARRIED MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/17/2021, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT 1, AS DELINEATED ON 150-15TH STREET SHORT PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 2014, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2141202916, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES AS DELINEATED ON 150-15TH STREET SHORT PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 2014, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2141202916, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 150 15TH ST, BLAINE, WA 98230-9157 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/10/2017, recorded 4/11/2017, under Instrument No. 2017-0400936 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from STEVAN BRAVO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as grantor(s), to CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Caliber Home Loans, Inc., the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2018-0803361 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is

now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $31,610.81. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $163,133.59, together with interest as provided in the Note from 9/1/2019 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/17/2021. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/6/2021 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/6/2021 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/6/2021 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s).

These requirements were completed as of 2/28/2020. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webList A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-21892124-BB. Dated: 8/13/2021 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 9250241 Trustee Sale Number: WA21-892124-BB Sale Line: 800-2802832 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0174349

11/17/2021 12/8/2021 Published November 17 & December 8, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-20882724-BB Title Order No.: 8764077 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2015-1002782 Parcel Number(s): 3901115022190000, 86644 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: LORI EVERETT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Whatcom Educational Credit Union Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Whatcom Educational Credit Union I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 1/7/2022, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Whatcom County Courthouse, located at 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: THE SOUTH 5 ACRES OF THE NORTH 10 ACRES OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF W.M., EXCEPT RIGHTOF-WAY FOR OLSON ROAD, COUNTY ROAD NO. 197, LYING ALONG THE EAST LINE THEREOF. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 6671 OLSON RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/26/2015, recorded 10/27/2015, under Instrument No. 2015-1002782 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from LORI EVERETT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as grantor(s), to WHATCOM LAND TITLE CO INC, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Whatcom Educational Credit Union, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is currently held by Whatcom Educational Credit Union, the Beneficiary, II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $31,538.42. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $131,773.41, together with interest as provided in the Note from 6/1/2019 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 1/7/2022. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/27/2021 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/27/2021 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/27/2021 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 4/3/2020. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th

day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663) or Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287 or National Web Site: http:// portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm ? w e b L i s t A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-20882724-BB. Dated: 8/24/2021 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 9250241 Trustee Sale Number: WA20-882724-BB Sale Line: 916-9390772 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0174579 12/8/2021 12/29/2021 Published December 8 & 29, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-19875366-RM Title Order No.: 191260541-WA-MSI Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2017-0600119 Parcel Number(s): 400131 382315 0000, 123117 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: SHAWN M GILLERN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: LoanCare, LLC I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 1/7/2022, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT 10, PLAT OF TITAN TERRACE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 15 OF PLATS, PAGE 36, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: A 40-FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DELINEATED ON THE FACE Of TITAN TERRACE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 15 OF PLATS, PAGE 36, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL C: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE EXISTING ACCESS ROAD WHICH CROSSES THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER Of THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER Of SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST Of W.M., WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON (FORMERLY BLAINE AIR FORCE STATION).

SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. LOT 10, TITAN TERRACE SUBDIVISION; More commonly known as: 4622 TITAN TERRACE, BLAINE, WA 98230 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/1/2017, recorded 6/1/2017, under Instrument No. 2017-0600119 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from SHAWN M GILLERN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as grantor(s), to WHATCOM LAND TITLE, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UMPQUA BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently

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assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2020-0102860 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $38,392.00. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $202,765.05, together with interest as provided in the Note from 7/1/2019 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 1/7/2022. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/27/2021 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/27/2021 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/27/2021 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 2/14/2020. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold

by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663) or Web site: http://www. df i.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/ sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-19875366-RM. Dated: 8/23/2021 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 9250241 Trustee Sale Number: WA19-875366-RM Sale Line: 800-2802832 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0174549 12/8/2021 12/29/2021

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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 JAN M. HATCH, Deceased.

NO. 21-4-00924-37 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: November 24, 2021 Personal Representative: Joel Jorgensen c/o Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, WSBA #32974 Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney at Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service: Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney at Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Published November 24, December 1 & 8, 2021

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 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

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of RALPH M. WINSOR, Deceased.

NO. 21-4-00955-37 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 November 24, 2021 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Shonda L. Shipman 4340 Francis Ave. Bellingham, WA 98226 Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746

Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC 300 North Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225 Published November 24, December 1 & 8, 2021

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Betsy Anne Robanser, Deceased.

Cause No. 21-4-00067-37 Judge: Lee Grochmal PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

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

Date of First Publication: November 24, 2021 Personal Representative: Matthew M. Robanser Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron M. Rasmussen, WSBA #29496 Address for Mailing or Service: Barron Smith Daugert PLLC, Attn: Aaron M. Rasmussen, 300 N. Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212 Published November 24, December 1 & 8, 2021

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

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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

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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 Representative: John C. Vernon, Attorney Address for Mailing or Service: 4810 Pt. Fosdick Dr. NW #520 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone: 253-475-1225/Fax: 253473-2084 Email: jcv@rvpl-law.com Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Pierce County Cause No. 21-4-02542-0 Published December 8, 15 & 22, 2021

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 Published December 8, 15 & 22, 2021

Summons by Publication LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM Advantis Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

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CAMPGROUNDS

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FINE JEWELRY

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Bay City Supply

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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

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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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Washington state law (RCW18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for constructionrelated services include the contractor's current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement.

Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.

For more information, call Labor and Industries Specialty Compliance Services Division at 1-800-647-0982 or check L&I's Internet site at www.wa.gov/Ini.

Publisher’s Notice

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal discrimination basis, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.