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Rainbow Girls cabin demolished after 45 years of operation Representation of tribal history, covered eating area a few of many ideas for available land in Pioneer Park

By Leora Watson Staff reporter

FERNDALE — After 45 years in operation, Ferndale Parks and Rec tore down the Rainbow Girls cabin at Pioneer Park was torn down on July 1.

The building was built around 1970 and last used by the local Ferndale Rainbow Girls in 2015.

According to Ferndale Communication Officer and Recreation Coordinator Riley Sweeney, it was torn down because the structure was unsafe to occupy, its rapid deterioration. Also, the cabin was not a historic building.

Most recently, the cabin had been used as a concession stand during the Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic for fundraising for the local Rainbow Girl organization. However, it was 2015 when the last meal was served at the cabin.

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a Masonic youth service organization that teaches girls of all ages around the world leadership, confidence and citizenship through community service and workshops. Before

the building was demolished, the local Rainbow Girl organization was consulted and removed their belongings, according to Sweeney.

“They appreciated being consulted and they understood why it needed to come down,” said Sweeney.

With a now empty plot of land available in Pioneer Park, many ideas have emerged from the community about what to do with the space, according to Sweeney, with local businesses interested in making it into another concession booth and the Ferndale Heritage Society expressing a desire to turn it into a covered eating area.

“The city is interested in expanding our tribal representation of tribal history within Pioneer Park,” said Sweeney.

“There’s a lot of different ideas and we’re still figuring out what we want to do with it.”

The conversation to tear down the structure took place over six months, with all stakeholders involved with Pioneer Park being included in the discussion, according to Sweeney.

“All the people who are involved in

the park knew that it needed to go, so we’re glad that we were able to take care of it in a safe and responsible way,” said Sweeney.

Sweeney believes the new available land is an opportunity for Pioneer Park to grow and improve.

“Pioneer Park is Ferndale’s premier tourist attraction,” said Sweeney. “I think we can continue to grow, expand and improve upon those facilities and this is just another opportunity to do that.”

While the Rainbow Girls Cabin is no longer, the Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic still is, with the event taking place July 29-30 at Pioneer Park.

The event has attractions for the whole family including live music, a car show, parade, vendors, food, games and more. To learn more information about the Old Settlers Picnic visit https:// www.whatcomoldsettlers.com/.

To learn more about the Rainbow Girl organization, visit https://www.gorainbow.org/.

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

On July 1, the Rainbow Girls cabin in Pioneer Park was demolished after 45 years in operation. The cabin was most recently used as a concession stand to raise funds for organization during the Old Settlers picnic event. (Leora Watson/Fermdale Record)

U-pick at Laurel Lavender Farm

Many bees can be seen at Laurel Lavender but owner Bruce Duim says visitors should not be concerned about them. “We’ve never had anybody get stung that I know of,” Duim said. (Leora Watson/Ferndale Record)

Visitors can enjoy wide variety of lavender to pick, farm animals, gift shop and more at Whatcom County’s only u-pick lavender farm

By Leora Watson Staff Reporter

FERNDALE — Whatcom County offers a wide variety of u-pick options.

Community members and visitors can pick apples, pumpkins, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries from numerous farms in the area throughout the seasons.

But only one farm in the county offers the calming experience of picking your own lavender: Laurel Lavender Farm.

Laurel Lavender Farm was established by husband-and-wife duo Bruce and Karen Duim in 2017 and is located in the Ferndale area.

The six-acre farm offers visitors the experience of picking their own lavender from seven different lavender species, picnic tables, yard games, a gift shop with all things lavender, even an array of farm animals to enjoy.

For Karen Duim, her favorite part of owning Laurel Lavender is being able to share the farm with other people.

“That’s what brings me the most joy,” said

Karen Duim.

While visitors can enjoy picking their own lavender, the farm provides many lavenderbased products available in their gift shop, all which are made at the farm.

“We distill all our own essential oils,” said Karen Duim. “We distill six different types [of lavender] so each one smells distinctly different from the other. You’ll only find that on a lavender farm.”

The distilling process for the essential oil begins once the lavender is in full bloom and begins to turn brown, according to Bruce Duim.

“Then we make the essential oil,” said Bruce Duim. “We keep it for a year before we use it, because it does have a different smell.

It’s kind of like aging wine. You want to age the essential oil so it smells different.”

The Duims encourage people to take their time, enjoy the experience and stay for the day when visiting the farm.

The setting of Laurel Lavender is more park-like which distinguishes the farm from other u-pick farms, according to Karen Duim, which allows people to stay for the day.

“We have games that people really enjoy,” said Karen Duim. “To try to just encourage people to hang out for the day and a lot of people do come back with a picnic lunch.”

Bees and lavender go hand in hand and can be seen buzzing around Laurel Lavender but Bruce Duim says that visitors should not be concerned about them.

“We’ve never had anybody get stung that I know of,” said Bruce Duim.

After harvesting your own lavender, Bruce Duim recommends drying it by hanging it upside down for at least two to three weeks.

While the Duims enjoy sharing Laurel Lavender with all, owning a lavender farm was not their original plan.

“We originally wanted to have it as a wedding venue,” said Karen Duim. “Then circumstances changed and so we went to plan B and decided to venture into the value added products of producing the lavender and making the lotions and soaps.”

The idea to also make it a u-pick farm came from visiting other lavender farms in the Sequim area, according to Bruce Duim.

The hardest part of owning Laurel Laven-

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der Farm is keeping the ground beautiful and harvesting and pruning the lavender due to everything being done by hand, according to Karen Duim.

“We do want people to come out and have a good experience and so you can’t really have a messy farm,” said Bruce Duim.

Many farm animals call Laurel Lavender home and can be seen wandering the grounds or relaxing in their enclosed area, including goats, rabbits, turkeys, sheep and geese.

If Lavender products are not your cup of tea, the Duims have recently started selling pasture-raised duck eggs available to buy at the farm.

If you are interested in learning more about Laurel Lavender Farm or wish to purchase products online, visit https://laurellavenderfarm.com/.

Laurel Lavender Farm is at 5842 Braeside Lane, Ferndale. Call 360-820-9340 for more information.

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

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2022 ELECTIONS A2 • ferndalerecord.com • Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Editor’s note: This week, the Lynden Tribune is publishing campaign statements by each of the state’s LD42 candidates. On July 27, we will publish a special Q&A we have solicited of each candidate.

The following are the three candidates for Washington State Senate/LD42: Ben Elenbaas (R)

Simon Sefzik (R)

and devastation our City of residence: river system provides.

Custer So many folks are still Years in Washington: displaced, and even afAll of them, 43 so far.

Profession: Operations ter they’re allowed back into their foreman homes, we at the BP know that Cherry Point ever ything Refinery. My isn’t the wife and I same. farm about A f t e r 300 acres in such devLynden and astation, Custer. We they’ve lost direct market some piece beef to the of themlocal food selves and enthusiast Elenbaas their peras Fat Grass sonal secuBeef Co. Experience as a public rity forever. As your next state senator, I will have servant: Whatcom your back in the future County Planning Comand will fight for continmissioner, Whatcom ued recovery and longCounty Charter Review term solutions for our Commissioner, Whatriver. com County Council My 21 years of expemember. rience in the energy secCandidate statement: Voters in Whatcom tor will serve Whatcom County have suffered well as Olympia charts through a lot. They’ve a path toward a clean faced flooding; the trag- energy future. With ic loss of a state senator; the right leadership in dramatic increases in place, we can protect crime, homelessness, the environment and and the cost of living; family wage jobs. I oprecord inflation; and pose the notion that we the feeling that they are have to choose between being overlooked and the two. The left in purpassed over by those suit of their radical in Olympia who have agenda risks driving out other priorities. They jobs and harming the deserve a strong and least fortunate among experienced voice ad- us with sky high energy vocating on their be- prices. The voters in the half who walks in their 42nd district deserve shoes, feels their pain, much better than that.

These trying times and knows what they require less partisanneed.

My family has lived ship and more leaderand farmed in the ship, the kind that rises Nooksack River Valley above politics, restores since 1902. As a fourth- hope, and prioritizes generation farmer, I public safety, affordhave personally experienced the abundance See Elenbaas on A5

I’ve heard from seCity of residence: niors facing the devasFerndale tation of watching their Years in Washington: life savings 15 years dissolve Profession: under our State senator crushing inExperience flation rates. as a public I’ve heard servant: from law Washington enforceState Senament about tor, 42nd how the District; anti-policing Bellingham l e g i s l at i o n Central Sefzik passed in Lions Club, Olympia has Board Memhandcuffed their ability ber; Whatcom County to keep us safe.

Farm Bureau Member; It is, though, not in Associates of Vietnam spite of our challenges Veterans of America but because of them Member; Ferndale Sethat I have so much nior Center Volunteer; hope for the future of Debate Coach our County. Throughout this campaign, I Candidate statement: It’s been an honor have been constantly to represent you in the amazed by the outWashington State Sen- pouring of support ate. I’m running to this movement has rerepresent you again be- ceived. All across Whatcause I believe we need com County, people a new, energetic, and have given of their time, empathetic voice for energy, and resources because they too beour future.

I don’t have to tell lieve in the promise of you that times are tough. the American dream As I’ve crisscrossed and that, together, we the county, listening to can make a difference.

I’ve already spent thousands of my constituents, I’ve felt and time in Olympia fightshared your concerns ing for you. In the last about the direction of legislative session, I inWhatcom County. We troduced legislation to are facing high crime suspend the state gas rates, skyrocketing in- tax and lower property flation, soaring gas and taxes, fought to fix antifood prices, high hous- police laws supported ing costs, and crushing by my opponent, and brought in millions of taxes.

I’ve heard from a dollars of flood relief. single mom who had There is more to do.

I’m committed to to take her kid out of soccer because she serving you and repcouldn’t afford to pay resenting the diversity the rent and drive him to his games.

See Sefzik on A5

CONTEST

Sharon Shewmake (D) City of residence: Bellingham Years in Washington: 9 Profession: Economist at Western Washington University and current state representative Experience as a public servant: Elected in 2018 and 2020, serving in my fourth year as your state representative

ongoing work to reduce the impacts of future floods from Everson to Ferndale and the Lummi Reservation.

As a legislator, my job will be to bring people together and to fund the work. When I champion bills or funding needs for Whatcom County they pass because I’m honest, I listen, and I work across Can d idate party lines statement: using eviAs the dence and only econodata, not idemist in the Shewmake ology.

Legislature I ’ v e I look for common sense solu- brought funding to tions to problems, Whatcom for flood rewhere we look at data covery, academy slots to train local police, and not just politics.

I’m known for bring- mental health centers, ing spreadsheets to rural broadband, solar meetings so we can all energy, and record inunderstand the costs vestments in affordable of our decisions. As a housing and addressDemocrat, I’m also fo- ing homelessness. Our cused on working peo- work is not done.

People in every corple and making sure that we lift everyone up. ner of Whatcom face Our economy is rising prices, increased stronger when more housing costs, a changpeople have opportu- ing climate, and threats nities to live a good life to women’s rights. I’ll and more kids have ac- prioritize getting our cess to a good educa- economy back on track tion. And as a wife and so everyone has an opa mother of two boys, I portunity for a good look at long term solu- life: good jobs, affordtions so that our grand- able homes, quality kids can inherit a safe, health care at a reasonable price, making sure healthy world.

One of our more Whatcom County stays important long term a great place to live and needs is flooding. We raise a family.

We share so many need funding for flood recovery, which hap- goals: great schools; neighborhoods, pened this last session safe and I’ll push for more, and we need sustained See Shewmake on A5

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2022 ELECTIONS ferndalerecord.com • Wednesday, July 20, 2022 • A3

The following are the three candidates for Washington State Representative/LD42 Position 1 Kamal Bhachu (R) City of residence: Blaine Years in Washington: I have lived in the US for 26 years and have been in Washington the whole time.

Profession: I work for Lynden Sheet Metal as a HVAC technician.

Experience as public servant: I am new to political candidacy and this form of public service.

and meaningful change. I want to be part of the process of inviting and engaging folks from every community to join in local government to ensure everyone who wants to be heard, has the opportunity. I am a blue-collar worker, not a polished politician. My goal as an elected official is to affect positive change and bring a fresh set of eyes to the table.

I bring a unique perspective Bhachu having immigrated from India 26 years ago. I have seen politics hanCandidate statement: My name is Kamal Bhachu, or Kamal dled for the people, not by the people.

One area of concern is our K-12 educafor us all, and I am running for State Reption. Recent test scores show a dramatic resentative, 42nd district, Position 1.

We are a nation, a state, even a county decline in academic performance. It’s divided. It is my desire to usher in a true critical we get back to teaching students

the basics. Children have a natural passion to learn. We should encourage a love for reading, solid writing aptitude and math skills that will enable them to manage their own homes and be successful contributing members of our community.

I would like to see technical programs made available, and encouraged to high school students, and vocational training for graduates.

We must reevaluate our police legislation. The recent modifications are insufficient. Businesses are being targeted.

Criminals are emboldened by a lack of consequence, and our jail is inadequate to house them. Crime, drugs and homelessness are rampant. People do not feel safe.

This insecurity has a trickledown effect on our entire community and its economy.

No one wants to live, raise a family or invest in an area that is being overrun with vandalism, retail theft, violent crime and dangerous drugs. Drug addicts wander the streets calculating how to score their next high. Fentanyl is killing our young people, and our law enforcement has been severely limited on what they can do. This must change.

We have work to do. I would love the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and serve you. I know firsthand what it means to live the American dream. We live in a country that gives the anticipation of hard work paying off.

I hope to revive that passion and restore some faith in the election process by running a campaign with integrity. I would be honored to have your vote.

Alicia Rule (D) City of residence: Blaine Years in Washington: Born in Bellingham 40-plus years ago and raised outside of Lynden.

Profession: Licensed Independent Social Worker and Small Business Owner Experience as public servant: Incumbent State Representative, former Blaine City Council Member

Candidate statement: My family has been in Whatcom County for five generations – both sides of my greatgrandparents immigrated from Holland, like so many of us in this region.

My grandparRule ents owned a farm in Sumas. My father graduated from Lynden Christian and my mother from Nooksack. He was a truck driver,

delivering hay for many local dairies, and my mother currently works for Peacehealth.

I graduated from Meridian High School (go Trojans!) and went on to get my bachelor’s degree from the UW and later a master’s degree.

I’ve focused my professional career as both a social worker and therapist in private practice.

I’ve professionally worked to help adoptions, in the schools helping kids who are struggling, support people living with disabilities, children who have been abused, sexual abuse survivors

and hospice care.

Currently, I own Rule and Associates, a small therapy practice.

I’ve also launched and served as the past president of the Blaine Downtown Development Association, working with small business owners to help attract family wage jobs here.

Currently, I am serving my first term as a Representative for the 42nd Legislative District in Olympia.

I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished on education, healthcare, and child mental health and welfare during my

first term, but there is still a lot to do. I’ve always been active in the community. Over the years, I’ve volunteered countless hours, including for Kids in the Kitchen, an annual event combating childhood obesity, a backpack and school supply drives for low-income children, organizing a community wide health fair to help uninsured and underinsured children, as well as for community organizations like Junior League.

While I’ve had a lot of titles, the most important one to me is the mother of three boys.

Tawsha Dykstra Thompson (R) City of residence: Lynden Years in Washington: 46 Profession: Disaster Case Manager with Whatcom Long Term Recovery and School Bus Driver: Former Law Enforcement officer.

Experience as public servant: Disaster Case Manager with Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group. Former police officer with the City of Bellingham, 23 years as Honor Guard member and commander of the Bellingham Police Honor Guard. Various roles with Bellingham Police Association.

Candidate statement: Throughout my almost 25 years in law enforcement, I was honored to be a voice for those whose voice someone tried to silence.

Many people today do not feel heard by the liberal, progressive Democrats. I did not feel heard.

As the Bellingham Police Union legislative advocate in Olympia, I warned our current representatives what would happen if they passed the anti-police legislation.

They did not listen and Whatcom County is less safe because of decisions made by our current representatives.

My priorities in Olympia will be: • Public Safety - We need to support our Law Enforcement through clear legislation and investment in training. I will fight for a safer Whatcom County.

• Affordability - In spite of a $15 billion dollar budget surplus, there have been no tax breaks. The cost of housing and gas are beginning to price people out of this area. I will fight to hold Olympia accountable for how they spend our money.

• Education - Parents are dismissed and shamed when they question the appropriateness of CRT and current sexual theory promoted in many schools.

Washingtonians want the next generation to have strong math and reading skills that will ensure this state’s future success. I will fight for parental rights and empowerment.

• Farming and agriculture - The agricultural industry is a cornerstone of the viability and success of Whatcom County. Without our farmers, we don’t eat.

I will fight for our farmers.

• Flood mitigation Whatcom County experienced one of the most devastating floods in our history and yet, no action has been taken to prevent

future flooding.

I will fight for common sense flood mitigation efforts.

I believe my diverse background, training and experience make me the most qualified candidate to represent the 42nd Legislative District. The motto

of law enforcement is: To serve and protect.

I was honored to serve the citizens of Bellingham for almost 25 years.

If elected as your representative, it will be my honor to serve this community once again and I will fight to protect all that makes

Whatcom County unique and special.

Some of my community endorsements include WCSO Sheriff Bill Elfo, Whatcom County Council Members Kathy Kershner and Ben Elenbaas, Port Commissioner Bobbie Briscoe, Nooksack Mayor

Kevin Hester, Former State Representative Luanne VanWerven, retired Bellingham Police Chief Flo Simon, Bellingham Police Chief Becky Mertzig, Sumas Police Chief Dan DeBruin, WACOPS (Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs).

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A4 • ferndalerecord.com • Wednesday, July 20, 2022

GUEST OPINION

Big Tech is steamrolling America’s newspapers Google and previews, to keep Facebook have users on their enormous sites – siphoning economic and off the advertispolitical power in ing revenue that society, especially small and local over the news publishers need industry. and weakening Many ask if they their ability to be have played a role rewarded for their in the misinformaown content.

Google and tion that erodes Facebook generour free press and plagues our ated $4 million in democracy.

U.S. advertising Brett Wesner Google and revenue every 15 Facebook have minutes during a duopoly of the distribution the first quarter of 2022. of digital news content, which That amount could fund hundrives people to their platforms dreds of local journalists in every where they make money. state in the country.

The platforms hoard critiIt’s no wonder that, despite record news consumption, local cal data and use clever tactics, newspapers across the country like reframing stories in rich

have seen diminished revenues – leading many to lay off journalists or go out of business.

Local newspapers simply can’t compete with these national platforms, Google and Facebook.

The imbalance of power between these platforms and local newspapers – let alone any single local paper – is so vast that newspapers cannot negotiate the exploitation of news.

But antitrust laws shield Google and Facebook from the possibility of news publishers working together to demand better terms.

No company should have this much control over the news. Congress must take action to curb undue influence of Big Tech on the news media industry – and the Journalism

Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) aims to do just that.

The JCPA is specifically designed to address Google’s and Facebook’s anticompetitive practices.

The proposed legislation would provide a temporary, limited antitrust safe harbor for small and local news publishers to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google for fair compensation for the use of their content.

The policy also incentivizes and rewards publishers who invest in their journalists and newsroom personnel, awarding outlets with demonstrated investments in their staff a larger portion of the funds that result from the negotiations.

By addressing Google’s and

GUEST OPINION

LETTERS

Make your own decision

Dangerous community undertow

sage obtained by a public While I certainly suprecords request by Cascadia port the rights of voters Daily News, Shewmake, to express their opinion, the already declared senate it appears there are some candidate, recommended inaccuracies in a letter to one of the three GOP apthe editor published July 13 plicants to Council Member in the Lynden Tribune and Frazey: “I still think Simon Ferndale Record newspais the best choice,” Shewpers. make wrote in her text.

First, the author stated What matters in this that four candidates are race, and to the people I seeking to become state talk to every day, is that we senator for the 42nd District regain stability in Whatcom and I’m splitting the vote.

County. We need repreThere are only three canBen Elenbaas sentation that will take our didates: two Republicans struggles and realities to and one Democrat. Almost Olympia. certainly one candidate from each party The 42nd District wants a state senawill advance to the general election. tor who values public safety, economic The second one involves who should growth and affordability. It requires a be appointed to an interim position after proven leader to fight for our ability to Sen. Doug Ericksen passed away. The farm and operate our businesses. situation was fluid and evolved over a A focus on infighting loses sight of a short period of time. I was asked by many common goal – a conservative win in people to seek the position because of my November. At the end of the day, it’s the strong relationships and commitment to voters who get to choose their state senathe 42nd District and my experience reptor, from a varied group of candidates not resenting the people who live here. filtered by a small group and most cerHad I opted to sacrifice my integrity tainly not filtered by Sharon Shewmake. to become the state senator, it would The people should decide. have been when members of the County As always, I’ll be here to fight for north Council’s majority offered to appoint me if Whatcom County in whatever way I can to I would give up my County Council posidrive an outcome that benefits all of us. tion. This would have allowed the County I encourage everyone to return their Council to appoint a progressive to fill my primary election ballot before Aug. 2 and position. take advantage of the opportunity to make If you watch the appointment meeting online, this is well expressed by the major- their own decision. ity members. I took an oath to serve my -- Ben Elenbaas is a candidate for the district on the council and walking away 42nd District’s state Senate position, an wasn’t an option. operations foreman at a The Cherry Point The County Council then selected a Refinery and a farmer. He was elected to recent college graduate to fill the interim the Whatcom County Council in 2019. He senate position until elections could be previously served as chair of the Whatcom held later this year.

County Charter Review Commission and The public learned later that Sharon was a member of the Whatcom County Shewmake had already announced she Planning Commission. would run for senate. In a Jan. 8 text mes-

Editor, I do not live within the Lynden city limits, but I am part of its larger community. It affects me.

The recent objections by Lyndenites to the transitional homes proposed within Lynden’s city limits by Lifehouse Foundation are repulsively revealing. I support such life opportunities because they bring much broader and needed community rehabilitation and enrichment.

Recidivism occurs when a community victimizes rehabilitated citizens. Less than courageous religious leaders afraid the collection plate will not be enriched if they support integration, law and order officials who imagine their workload will only increase, elected officials afraid of not being re-elected, potential neighbors and employers of the rehabilitated afraid of negative impacts to property values and business, et al … contribute to the degradation of community when they do not support integration of the rehabilitated.

It is the negatively discriminating community that is the deadly undertow of rehabilitation and integration … and thereby of its own needed community rehabilitation.

“Doing unto others as you would have others do unto you” has a very awry interpretation in Lynden.

Darlyn DelBoca Bellingham

GUEST OPINION

Sefzik will ‘fight like a warrior’ Some have chosen to A process was involved play identity politics and in appointing the 42nd call Sefzik “a kid.” However, senator. The WCRP condiSefzik has raised a whoptions for all candidates are ping $256,802 ($152,752 on their web site. The 4th individual support), condition: “Each candicompared to Ben Elenbaas date was asked that if not $103,424 ($83,367 individuappointed by the County al support).

Council they would support Sefzik has also garnered the individual that was support from businesses selected which included totaling $38,693 to Elennot running against the baas business support of incumbent. The three $18,619. individuals ... all made the Based upon PDC data, above commitments to the Tami Dockter individuals and businesses Republican Party and were have enormous faith in the nominees forwarded to Sefzik. My numbers are directly from PDC the County Council which made the final database on July 17 at www.pdc.wa.gov selection.”

Elenbaas campaign has stated the obviNow, we find ourselves in a GOP prious: Sefzik is young, he hasn’t owned a mary. home, just graduated from college, etc. I Some state that primaries are a good thing and I would normally agree, but these aren’t normal conditions.

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Asked to support ‘without sufficient information’ Editor, We have woefully inadequate childcare options in Whatcom County, not only a dearth of available childcare slots, but also few providers, underpaid/ inadequately trained staff and belowstandard quality in some circumstances.

As a consequence of that, voters will have the option of voting on the childcare property tax levy.

As a person always votes in local and mid-term elections, I need more information on this property tax levy. Who decides who gets a portion of the funds?

Will funds go to for-profit entities? Or only non-profits?

Will religious-based childcare organizations receive funds? Who provides oversight? What are the plans to assess quality? Who assesses quality? How often will assessments be made available to the public?

Childcare needs more public funding, but why should it come from a property tax levy? Why aren’t the people who pushed to get this on the ballot, being more proactive in obtaining state -- but more importantly, federal funding for universal childcare?

Viewed through the lens that childcare is essential infrastructure, why not build a better future by making a longterm commitment to significant public funding to ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality childcare?

The argument can be made, that if funding is through property taxes, we create

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even more inequality.

During World War II, the United States government offered universal childcare.

There is widespread public support for early childhood education programs, but we have no clear vision for how we support children from birth through age 5, and to what extent this is a public or private responsibility. What we do have in many cases is uncoordinated, inaccessible, insufficient in scope and questionable quality.

I believe the property tax levy to fund childcare in Whatcom County has not been explained adequately to the voting (and non-voting) public.

At this point, we’re being asked to support something without sufficient information.

Micki Jackson Bellingham

Elenbaas ‘most knowledgeable and experienced candidate’ Editor, Primaries are a wonderful thing, and I’m speaking from experience having run in one myself. They sharpen candidates and allow voters on both sides to put the best individuals forward.

I’m supporting Ben Elenbaas for State Senate because of his character, his conservative record on the issues and his experience winning elections in the 42nd district.

If you don’t like the direction that our state is headed, you need to think long and hard about how each Republican candidate will fare in the general election. Republicans have recently lost two legislative seats (one in 2018 and another in 2020). We’re in danger of losing a third if we don’t put the most electable candidate forward.

I have known Ben for a long time.

He is the most knowledgeable and experienced candidate on the issues, especially the ones that impact us in Whatcom County. He most recently won his council seat with 59% of the vote.

The good news is that in the Primary on Aug. 2, you the voters get the final say. If you want a change from the Democrat liberal progressive normal and their disastrous policies — if you want Olympia to lower your taxes, not increase them to once again support law enforcement, not hamper them — vote for the candidate who offers you the best chance at a victory in the General Election.

Please join me in voting Ben Elenbaas for State Senate.

Brad Kelly Ferndale

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OBITUARIES Pat Bliss Patricia Lee Neudeck Bliss passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24. She was born Sept.

10, 1934 in Beach, ND, to parents Floyd “Mike” and Leona (Woodhull) Neudeck.

When mom was 5, her family relocated to Bellingham when her dad took a position with the Railroad Express. They joined a growing number of family members that had relocated to the northwest and her childhood was full of a large family including cousins, aunts, uncles and a sister and two brothers.

Mom family moved again when her dad’s job was relocated, this time to Blaine, where she began high school and was reconnected with her dear friend Michaele

Kenneth Holmes Kenneth Raymond Holmes, age 79, passed away peacefully and comfortably in his sleep on Friday, July 1 in Bellingham.

Ken was born in Olympia on Feb. 28,1943 to parents Bertrand and Bertha (Lensegrav) Holmes.

Ken graduated from Olympia High school and attended WSU. In his early years, he could be found camping and fishing the

Finley (Hanson). They continued their close friendship until mom’s death.

Mom graduated from Blaine High School in 1952 and soon after she met Jim Bliss. They were married on Jan. 30, 1953. As was the trend at that time, they soon found themselves with three daughters: Merideth, Barbara, and Carolyn.

Mom was known by many to be gracious, quick witted, and at times wickedly funny. Limerick’s were a favorite. She played pinochle with a group of women that met regularly for over 50 years.

Later, mom got together with her former classmates the Blaine Girls, a group that still meets.

Mom was an excellent seamstress making most of the clothes for her girls as well as clothes for their dolls, and some very elegant ensembles for herself. Eventually she was delighted to be able to sew for her three grandchildren.

lakes, rivers and streams with his high school buddies and eating out of hub caps or side mirrors because someone forgot the plates.

Ken’s hobbies included the search for elk and deer (which always included a stop at Dailey Prairie), drifting eggs for Steelhead on the rivers, collecting Coleman Lanterns, attending city and county council meetings with prepared statements in hand, attending sporting events of his grand children

Frank Handy Frank tried to protect those God put in into his life. He was the seventh son of 10 boys and five girls born to Robert T. and Elvira H. Handy in Donna, Texas.

At a young age, Frank oversaw his younger brothers.

At 17, Frank joined the Navy, serving two tours in Vietnam and earned

Helene Hillestad Helene Hillestad, born to Mary and Clyde Rogers on Aug. 2, 1932, in Hartford, Iowa, died unexpectedly on July 6. She was 89 years old.

Helene and her husband John lived in Falfurrias, Texas; Blaine, Washington; El Paso, Texas; Anchorage, Alaska, and ended up

Belva Millay Belva Joan (Kelley) Millay was born in Rapid City South Dakota on March 14, 1936 to parents Willis and Jeannie Kelley, and died July 7, 2021 in Spokane.

Belva was raised in Whatcom County near Everson and graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1955.

Belva married Darrell A. Millay, Dec. 9, 1960.

and offering constructive coaching centered on the fundamentals. Ken’s work life consisted of owning a cleaning business servicing the Bellingham National Bank, served as an instructor at BTC and then retiring from Bellingham Housing Authority.

Dad was preceded in the journey to heaven by his honorable parents Bert and Bertha, his loving wife and expert caregiver Linda, and numerous, highly regarded aunts and uncles.

Ken is survived by his children Dr. Caron Sada, Greg (Chris) Holmes, Steve (Jennifer) Holmes, Scott (Lisa) Reed, Jayme (Glen)

a Purple Heart. He swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States, four more times, serving in the police departments of Augusta, GA; Corpus Christi Police Academy, TX; Ft. Benton, MT; and Bellingham.

Frank walked the streets in blue about 20 years, before going to work for the Washington State Employment security.

His first marriage ended in divorce. Lat-

back in Lynden where t h e y eventually retired.

A f ter John d i e d , Helene moved to Buffalo, New York to be closer to

Mom worked for many years at the Thrifty Market in Blaine, which was owned by her mother and her brother Maurice.

She also went to school to learn to be a florist and worked at Red Top Florist and later at Jensen’s Ferndale Floral. Floral arranging was just one of her many artistic expressions.

Mom loved drawing, painting, crafting, and decorating her home as well as gardening. She took great joy in being a grandmother and ventured many times to Florida to visit her grandchildren.

Mom and her sister Judy took many a road trip as well. Ahhh to be a fly on the wall for those adventures.

Mom and dad were avid adventurers which started with a Cabin Cruiser they used to explore the San Juan Islands as well as the shores of British Columbia.

Later they invested in a pickup and camper and traveled to Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and even across the country to

Together they had two children a daughter Joie (Glenn) Riehle and son Michael (Susan) Millay.

Belva is survived by her brother Richard Kelley and sister Bonnie (Jim) Stuart, her children, grandchildren Joy Navarrete, Mallory and Amanda Millay, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Belva was proceeded in death by parents, loving husband, brother Jim Kelley, sister-in-law’s: Patricia Millay, Carolyn Kelley and most recently Helen Kelley.

Gentry and little brother Richard “Dick” Holmes.

Also surviving him are his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Whether it was watching their sporting events, listening to their stories or just getting a hug, it was those times that made him the happiest. Our last days with dad were amazing and will always be cherished.

The stories shared, the love and gratitude for the memories kept and the comfort felt from knowing his love for us was deep allowed him to say goodbye and to go in peace.

We will miss you dad. No re-

er he married, Michal Raney. They raised three children in Bellingham. Frank was a good listener, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

His signature was a fedora hat, a pen in his pocket, a leatherdog on his belt and a hanky in each back pocket. He made staying healthy a priority.

The day after saying “I probably have another 10 to 15 good years left,” Frank died suddenly and unexpectedly.

Survived by: wife, Michal; Marcus (Kim-

family.

Helene and John enjoyed traveling together and took many trips, visiting Mexico, Japan, Germany and the Panama Canal.

They also traveled across the U.S. in a motorhome, stopping to visit friends and family along the way.

Helene enjoyed many hobbies, including going to garage sales, sewing, quilting and painting.

Helene enjoyed outdoor ac-

Belva retired as a cook from Mount Baker School District. She enjoyed scrap booking, flower arranging and gardening.

She was a member of Hopewell Community Church and First Baptist Church of Burbank.

An open house celebration of life will be held July 30 from 3-6 p.m. at 3750 Hopewell Road, Everson, for both Darrell and Belva.

In lieu of flowers, donations in their honor to your local humane society or the Hopewell Cemetery Association 2509 Vallette St. Bellingham WA 98225 are encouraged.

couraged to spend the money at their favorite local business. Uploading a picture with the pig at peoplesbankwa.com/pigs also earns finders a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize.

Most pigs will be hidden within a one-mile radius of Peoples Bank’s 23 branch locations. New this year, real-time clues about the location of the hidden pigs will be provided

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parks, and trails; a healthy environment with productive farms and salmon runs.

I don’t take campaign money from big corporations because I have seen firsthand how money influences policy

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here in the 42nd district well. Your voice matters.

If you’d like to connect with me or have any questions about me, give

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ability, and economic growth. Last session we had a chance to fix the anti-police legislation.

Both sides failed in restoring trust, with their inability to correct policies that obviously made our communities less safe. We need to make crime

throughout the two-week promotion from Peoples Bank’s Twitter account,@peoplesbank_wa.

With nearly 500 chances to win, the promotion aims to bring local communities together, especially as people and businesses continue to recover from the pandemic.

Learn more about Peoples Bank at peoplesbank-wa.com.

outcomes. Instead, I’m focused on the people of Whatcom.

I’m proud to have earned the endorsements of Bellingham/Whatcom Firefighters, Washington State Labor Council, Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, Washington Educational Asso-

ciation, Sen. Patty Murray.

I’m especially proud that the local leaders I work with stand behind me: mayors Greg Hansen and Mary Lou Steward, Port Commissioner Michael Shepard and others. I’d be honored by your vote.

me a call at (360) 201-7610. I want to hear from you, especially if we disagree.

Finally, I’m asking you to join me and vote for this movement of hope.

Turn your ballot in by Aug. 2, and

vote for a brighter future for Whatcom County. I’m Sen. Simon Sefzik and I’m running for state senate to return affordability, restore public safety, and rebuild accountability in our government.

illegal again.

I got involved in politics to serve the people, not a political agenda. I’m against high taxes, big government and burdensome regulations because they hurt people.

My conservative heart is a compassionate heart, and my concern for you all, my friends and neighbors, is

what motivates me every day.

I’m proud to be strongly supported by County Council members Kathy Kershner and Tyler Byrd; Port Commissioner Bobby Briscoe; and former State Representative Vincent Buys and Gene Goldsmith.

I’m Ben Elenbaas, and I’d appreciate your vote by Aug. 2.

grets. Special thanks to Karen as well as the other nurses at MBCC. Your care and connection with dad was top notch and he appreciated it even on the rough days. Thank you. No formal service is planned, but his family will spread his ashes at his favorite locations. In honor of dad, please call or email your local and state representatives. Remind them that they work for you. Their office phone numbers and addresses are public record.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Ken online at www. sigsfuneralservices.com.

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berly), Faith, Silas, Boaz; “Mara”(Erich) Danke, Lily, Cid, Robin; Chauncey (Cate), Clara. Siblings: Delia Ybarra, TX; George, GA; Robert, WA; Abel, AZ; Oscar, TX; Norma Garcia, TX; Roy, TX; RoseMary Handy, TX.; large extended family. Deceased: parents; siblings: Chauncey; Katie; Adalberto; Beatrice; Edward; Lee. Memorial to be held Thursday, July 28, 1 p.m. at North County Christ the King church in Lynden.

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

tivities with her family, including berry picking, hiking, camping, canoeing and cross-country skiing.

Helene also volunteered for the Lynden Friends of the Library, Project Hope, and was active in Hope Lutheran Church.

Helene is preceded in death by her two brothers, Carrol and Don Rogers.

Helene is survived by her chil-

Peoples Bank launches ‘Pigs in Pictures’ treasure hunt BELLINGHAM – Peoples Bank has launched Pigs in Pictures as an updated take on its annual piggy bank treasure hunt. Nearly 500 pigs, each containing $20, will be hidden throughout the Bank’s footprint in Chelan, Island, King, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties until Aug. 1.

People who find the pigs are en-

Florida. They travelled to Europe including Morocco, Austria, England, Czech Republic, and Germany- some for multiple times.

Pat is survived by husband, Jim Bliss; daughters, Merideth Bliss, Barbara Boucher (Mark); grandsons, Wilson and Corbin Troxel and granddaughter Michael Boucher; great-grandson Charlie Troxel; sister, Judy Munkres (Dale); brother, Brian Neudeck; nieces, Stephanie and Erika Watkins and nephew Jeff Watkins.

Pat was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn, as well as her parents and her brother Maurice.

Private graveside services will be held and then we ask friends to join us for a celebration of her life Sunday, July 31 from 1-4 p.m. at the home of Jim Bliss, 6886 Vista Drive, Ferndale.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Pat online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

dren and grandchildren: (daughter) Jolene and Dennis Clyburn (John) of Anchorage; (son) John and Kate Hillestad (Katie-Grace and Isabelle) of Buffalo; and (daughter) Jan and Yuki Fujikawa (Kazu, Kayla and Kai) of Nagasaki.

Please visit https://youtu.be/ z0mQc6emmdg to view the memorial service that was held on Saturday, July 16.

Judy Weaver The family of Judy Weaver cordially invites family, friends and acquaintances to a celebration of life on Sunday, July 24, 1-4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 7, 1688 W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham.

Please join us to share favorite stories and memories, and to remember a life lived to the fullest.

John Quanz John Lewis Quanz, age 81, of Bellingham passed away at his home on Thursday March 31.

A celebration of life for John will be held Satur-

Gertrude Van Dyken Gertrude Van Dyken, age 104, of Everson passed away Friday, July 8 at her home.

Gertrude was born Sept. 21, 1917 in Manhattan, Montana to parents Sam and Mary (Vander Ploeg) Van Dyken.

A graveside service will be held Friday, July 22 at 10

day, July 30 at 1 p.m. at the Quanz picnic area, 4971 Everson Goshen Road, Bellingham.

Please see the full obituary and share your thoughts and memories of John online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com. a.m. at Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden, followed by a memorial service at Covenant Grace Reformed Church, 1227 Loomis Trail Road, Lynden, with Pastor Dale Van Dyke officiating.

Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

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The following are the four candidates for Washington State Representative/LD42 Position 2 Kyle Christensen (R) City of residence: Sumas Years in Washington: 8 Profession: Flood Recovery Manager for Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Division of Emergency Management Experience as public servant: Mayor of Sumas 2018-2021. Former Treasurer for Tillamook and Tribal Volunteer Firefighter Associations.

votes, leading Republican candidates by 20%.

It has been humbling to see how much support I am receiving during this contested primary election.

As the only R e publican Christensen candidate with elected experience, I know I am the best leader Candidate statement: My name is Kyle Christensen, for this position. While serving and I am running for House of as mayor of Sumas, I proved my Representatives in LD 42, Posi- willingness to fight to do what is tion 2. I am ahead in the polls. A right for our communities and recent conservative-based poll brought people together to solve showed me getting 58% of the challenging problems.

I want to bring this same leadership to Washington State. Supporting you and your family motivates me to serve as your next state representative.

I am committed to representing your interests and putting people first. As mayor, I helped lead our community through three devastating floods. I demonstrated strong leadership during the darkest days of the Whatcom County flood response efforts by assisting those in need.

My actions have earned the respect of local and regional leaders, as I spent countless hours working alongside my constituents.

My wife and I chose to raise our children here. We love living

in Whatcom County. My family is involved in serving the community. This is my home. I am going to continue to fight for it.

My priority is passing on a more substantial and vibrant community to our children and future generations.

Fiscal Responsibility: Washington had a $15 billion tax revenue surplus with nothing substantial going back to the taxpayers and businesses. Inflation is at a multi-decade high. I will fight to return your money and reduce government spending Public Safety: We have rising crime rates in Whatcom County.

We need to correct anti-police legislation and unsafe policies, and fund agencies for full staffing

and training.

Experience: Mayor of Sumas for four years, sheriff’s deputy for six years, volunteer firefighter for over 25 years, grew up on a family dairy farm, and local small business owner.

Endorsements: Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch, Nooksack Mayor Kevin Hester, Sumas City Police Chief Daniel DeBruin, Fire District 14 Fire Chief Jerry DeBruin, Sumas City Council Member Rich Postma and Sumas City Council Member Josh Clawson.

I am committed to representing your interests and putting people first. I am asking for your vote as I look forward to serving you as your next state representative.

Dan Johnson (R) City of residence: Whatcom County near Laurel Years in Washington: 48 years, less the four years spent in the United States Marine Corps 1993-97 Profession: 23 years in the towing industry Experience as public servant: Four years U.S. Marine Corps

Johnson

Candidate statement: In late 2021, I announced my 42nd Legislative District candidacy. Along with

every one of you, I was watching the deterioration of our community at an alarming rate. The legislature has crippled our law enforcement agencies.

They have left us all to pay the heavy price in the form of property crimes, that have seen an increase of 300%, and a general loss of safety.

While households struggle with all aspects of their budgets skyrocketing, they are also faced with financial instability and fear for the future. In this time of unprecedented inflation, the 2022 legislative session ended without any relief to the people of Washington nor the 42nd District. We desperately need this relief; all while the legislature is sitting on

a 14-billion-dollar surplus in tax revenue.

Our representatives are hardly representing us.

As a private citizen I have testified in front of legislative committees strengthening public safety issues, and creating DUI legislation. I know how to affect change and I am ready to put in the work. Because of these factors, I am the only candidate in my race who has earned the trust of the local public safety leaders. I have raised my family in Whatcom County and I am asking you to vote Dan Johnson in the primary as the first step to bringing real representation to Olympia.

Dan Johnson is proudly endorsed by; Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo, Re-

tired Bellingham Police Chief Flo Simon, Whatcom County Council Members Kathy Kershner, Tyler Byrd & Ben Elenbaas and Everson City Council Member Matt Goering.

“We need somebody who is going to fight. Dan has improved public safety and works for the public good. With property crime at an all-time high we need someone like Dan Johnson in Olympia.”

-- Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo “There is no candidate in this race better suited to fix our public safety issues than Dan. I 100% wholeheartedly endorse Dan Johnson.”

-- Retired Bellingham Police Chief Flo Simon

Richard May (D)

May

City of residence: Blaine Years in Washington: fourth generation Profession: retired chef/restaurant owner Experience as public servant: Currently mayor pro tem, elected to Blaine city council by large mandate.

Thirteen years in municipal government with eco-

nomic revitalization success.

Elected in 2014 to Whatcom Charter Commission.

Led the winning Whatcom County Library levy, Blaine School bond, and a Bellingham traffic safety initiative.

Ten years board of directors at CIS dropout prevention.

Served on parks board, 10 years planning commission-

Rich Neily

er, two terms Whatcom permit appeals board. Fifteen years legislative advocacy in Olympia. Volunteered with NSEA and Habitat for Humanity.

Candidate statement: Let’s rely on proven, accountable representation with a track record of getting the results we want.

We need basic respect for people and the environment, and to not be priced out of our homes.

Fewer barriers to health and childcare options, women’s rights, and better working conditions.

Smarter river management and flood preparedness.

We deserve better schools, roads, and a

strong economic recovery.

District 42 is not Seattle.

I’m a 30-plus year county resident bringing Whatcomsized solutions to Whatcom challenges. My funding and endorsements are almost all local, not from Seattle, nor out of state, or DC. I’m the consensus candidate, endorsed by the broadest coalition as the only candidate for this seat endorsed by environmental groups, plus labor groups and business, plus longtime electeds from the state, county, city and port. My 20 years of economic development includes time as past president Everson-Nooksack Chamber of Commerce and 13 years in Blaine government, during which time we took our city from a half boarded up

downtown into a destination dining success. A father of two. I have spent 20 years advocating for schools, libraries, working people and a clean sustainable environment. I went to trade school and worked hard jobs for decades, eventually owning two businesses with 20 employees, so I understand what it’s like to try and earn a living, and I understand small business.

In government and policy, the first thing I do is check with the people that would be impacted by any new changes, and make sure if they have any better ideas on how it should work.

See richardmay.us for videos and more information.

See LD42 Rep. Pos. 2 on A7

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would ask: do you have to own a house in order to fight for property rights?

Do you have to own a business to advocate for them?

Do you have to serve in the military to be patriotic?

Do you have to own a farm to support farmers?

Do you have to live in the floodplain to advocate for flood relief?

Do you have to work in law enforcement to fight against anti-police rhetoric?

No you do not.

Sefzik was raised in Whatcom County and he cares deeply about your struggles.

He is the only candidate with real life experience in Olympia, including presenting SB5897 which would have lowered fuel prices 49.4 cents per gallon thru 2022, and

he secured 7.5 million in flood relief assistance to which Democratic Sen. Alicia Rule said about Sefzik: “When there is this level of devastation and people’s lives are turned upside down, homes are lost and their safety is at stake, they deserve confidence that their leaders will work for them, and I appreciate Sen. Sefzik’s willingness to do that with me.”

He has the support of all GOP senators.

He is a man of integrity, a man of his word.

He will continue to represent us and fight like a warrior against the majority in Olympia. Sen. Sefzik, he is the only candidate worthy of my vote.

Tami Dockter lives in Ferndale and is a fourth-generation Whatcom County resident. She can be found on Facebook @ Tami Kay.

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Joe Timmons (D): LD42 State Rep. Pos. 2 candidate City of residence: Bellingham Years in Washington: 34 years Profession: Northwest Washington Regional Representative in the Governor’s Office Experience as public servant: I am a first-time candidate with more than a decade of professional experience in public service

Through my current job as Northwest Washington Regional Representative in the Governor’s Office, I work with local leaders and communities throughout Whatcom County and neighboring counties, and I previously worked as assistant director of government relations Timmons at WWU, helping bring resources to students on campus and capital funding for construction projects that helped the Candidate statement: I grew up in a working-class university and our local economy.

I have lived in Whatcom County household that helped shape my political beliefs. My dad is a pipefit- for more than a decade and my wife ter and my parents created a small Heather grew up here We are proud to be raising our business out of our garage when I was 5 years old, teaching me the im- toddler son Malcolm here near portance of hard work, honesty and Heather’s parents. Becoming a firsttime father during the pandemic has integrity.

I have dedicated my career to made me more committed than ever public service because I believe ev- to working toward a future where eryone should have the same oppor- all residents of Whatcom County tunities that my family did. After ma- are thriving. Whatcom County is a joring in political science at WWU, special place to live, but I also know I studied public policy and public firsthand that Whatcom County is administration in graduate school. becoming increasingly unafford-

able, particularly when it comes to housing, childcare, and healthcare.

For example, last year our rent in Bellingham went up 35%, and I know our family is not alone in this experience. I am running because I want to help preserve and protect our natural environment so that future generations can enjoy the outdoors, create more access to housing, living wage jobs, affordable healthcare, and quality education programs from early learning through higher education, including apprenticeships and other career pathways.

I am confident that my experience working with leaders in state government prepares me to hit the ground running in Olympia on behalf of our community, and if elected, I’d be committed to listening to the needs of everyone in Whatcom County. I am honored by endorsements I have received, including from Governor Inslee, state legislators, local elected officials, Lummi Nation, the Washington State Labor Council, Whatcom/Bellingham Firefighters, the Washington Education Association, and Pro-Choice Washington.

Letters to the editor Continued from A4 it more expensive to stay in our homes. If true, that would be alarming. And also totally at odds with her legislative record. But it is not true. The bill mentioned on the attack mailer is SB5998, which Shewmake voted for in 2019. It is not about property taxes affecting those who stay in their homes but about taxes on home sales. And that bill actually lowered the excise tax rate on the sale of any home for $500,000 or less. It even results in a slightly lower tax rate on homes up to $1.5 million. Check it out.

Those selling homes for more than $1.5 million can surely afford to pay a higher tax rate on the portion above that amount. Which is what the bill calls for. How many of us are in that market? Not many. Let’s be clear. This legislation cuts sales taxes on lower- and-mid-priced homes. The folks who wrote and sent that attack mailer know it is false. They just hope we’ll be confused by the scary headlines smearing Rep. Shewmake.

This mailer is a dirty trick. Stop the sleaze.

Myra Ramos Lummi Island

Falsehoods and innuendos’ Editor, In some quarters, Simon Sefzik’s interim appointment to the state senate after the death of Sen. Ericksen is being called a political favor to Representative Sharon Shewmake, who is a contender for that senate seat in this year’s election.

This sounds to me like a notso-subtle attempt to undermine Shewmake’s reputation.

I was in the audience when the county council picked Sefzik, and that’s not how it looked to me.

Given the candidates’ responses to a common questionnaire, the council made the reasonable choice for a temporary caretaker till the current election.

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Representative Shewmake doesn’t need any favors. She’s running on her own very effective legislative track record, and she’s got my vote.

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May knows ‘lay of the land’ Editor, I am enthusiastic to vote for Richard May for state house Position 2.

He has been a strong voice in local government for so many years, his focus on small business and smart growth has helped Everson and Blaine downtown on the path to success.

He always makes time to take people’s calls and emails or meet with them.

A family man, Richard has been a tireless champion for libraries and for keeping kids in school, and many years of volunteering for

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We’ve had smart newcomers do a great job, but if elected, Richard could end up as the only one of our three state positions to be held by someone who was actually here in Whatcom throughout the last 25 years, with the institutional knowledge and background on how our challenges and trial and error have gotten us to where we are now.

Background isn’t everything, but it can be an asset to personally know the lay of the land. My vote is for Richard May. Laurie Jordan Custer

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SUMMER BASEBALL

Lynden Lightning wins district championship Team off to state tournament for second year in a row

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The Lynden Lightning baseball team following its district championship on Saturday, July 16. (Photo courtesy of Cory White)

LYNDEN – The Lynden Lightning are headed back to the state tournament.

Comprised of Lynden High School players, the Lightning is a summer American Legion club Baseball team coached by LHS head coach Cory White.

They won their district championship on Saturday, July 16, and will now head to state for the sec-

ond straight year.

“It’s an honor to get a chance to make it, it’s not easy to do,” White said. “We’ve had a pretty good run the last few years making it in some consecutive years. It’s one of those things — the kids are buying into it, and they want that tradition to continue.”

The Lightning lost in the state title game a year ago and will now look to bring home their first championship since 2016 — the only crown in program history.

White has been at the team’s helm for 29 years. He couldn’t be prouder of his current group and what they have accomplished amid a chaotic summer schedule.

“I’m really happy,” White said.

“Making the state tournament is such a huge deal. Why I’m so

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proud of these kids is so many of our kids are playing football at the same time, they’ve got basketball going on. These kids are able to juggle two to three sports, work and still have the success they’re having.

“It’s a real compliment to the kids, their dedication, and the parents allow them to make that commitment.”

The team is 20-5-1 going into state, as White said the target number of games for a summer season is generally 30 games — 10 more than a school season. Their league is made up of seven other teams: Stanwood, Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, Blaine, Port Angeles and Post 7 See LIGHTNING on B3

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Lynden Christian’s Braden Kuik will be one of the team’s leaders this upcoming season. (Connor J. Benintendi/ Lynden Tribune)

Former Lynden High School star Trevin Hope leads the West Coast League with a 1.27 ERA this season while playing for the Bellingham Bells. (Photo courtesy of Trevin Hope)

Former Lynden star helping Bells to strong season

By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com

Trevin Hope with the Lynden Lions in 2017. (File photo)

BELLINGHAM – Trevin Hope is making waves around the West Coast League in his second season with the Bellingham Bells.

Hope, a 2018 Lynden High School graduate and current student-athlete at Lewis-Clark State College, leads the 12-team WCL with an earned run average (ERA) of 1.27 across 35.1 innings pitched.

“I was a little curious where I’d be after that last outing,” Hope said of his ranking amongst the other pitchers following the Bells’ 7-3 loss to the Ridgefield Raptors on Thursday, July 14. “I think I gave up three runs at Ridgefield, which is tough, but it happens.”

Hope doesn’t pay much mind to statistics, but his grandfather made sure to let him know he was still at the top. He’s more concerned with getting the win and improving every game.

“Going into every game that I throw, I’m just hoping that we can pull out a win. My main goal is just to give our guys a chance,” Hope said. “It is definitely super reassuring knowing all the work that I’ve

Lyncs graduated 17 seniors at the end of last season

By Taras McCurdie For the Tribune

put in and seeing the results that I’m getting — something’s got to be going right.”

His pitching success so far during the summer season isn’t by accident. Hope came into the season with specific goals in mind and quickly got to work.

The Bells sit at 23-12 overall after a lightning-fast start to the season.

They finished their first half of the campaign 19-7 but are 4-5 thus far in the second half. Hope is 3-1 on the mound with appearances, and starts, in six games.

Hope gave credit to his coaches of the past, including current Bells pitching coach Carlos Arroyo, for the improvement he’s seen in his throwing mechanics.

“I’ve had back-to-back really good pitching coaches,” Hope said.

“That’s really been the key to why I’m playing as good as I’m playing.”

His biggest improvement throughout the 2022 summer season has been his quality of pitches, Hope said. He has more control over his curveball and isn’t relying as much on his fastball to toss strikes.

“It really just happened,” Hope

As former Lynden Christian boys soccer head coach Brent DeRuyter retires from the program to become the director of Lynden Parks and Recreation, 17 seniors will also not be returning and the team will look significantly new next spring.

Some key returners include: senior defender Braden Kuik, junior defender/midfielder Malachi VanderMey, junior midfielder Jude Decker, sophomore midfielder Gunnar Parriera and sophomore midfielder Trevin Molendyk, according to former assistant coach and now new head coach, Chad Fakkema.

“With them, there will be some experience to share with the younger players coming into the program,” Fakkema said. “We are looking forward to the new season and new era for Lynden Christian boys soccer. “[Kuik] will be a four-year varsity player,” Fakkema continued. “[He] comes from a hard-working family [and] is the type of kid who always says ‘thank you’ at the end of class and practice. He is a great multisport athlete [as] he plays football, soccer and Cornerstone Basketball. He is a left-footed defender who controls the back and has great vision for attack.”

Decker is a third-year varsity player and is a left-footed center midfielder, Fakkema said.

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Razz Fest 3-on-3 basketball tournament The 2022 Northwest Raspberry Festival was filled with various activities in downtown Lynden. It took place on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on July 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Basketball players of various ages competed in the Curt Maberry Memorial Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Friday, which occupied the majority of downtown Front Street. The tournament began with the younger participants before transitioning into the older competitors as the day progressed. For more photos visit Lyndentribune.com (Taras McCurdie for the Tribune)

Lynden Christian hosts youth basketball camps Last week was a slam dunk for Lynden Christian as they offered three basketball camps going from Monday to Thursday. The Little Dribblers camp, which was made up of first through third grade boys and girls, went July 11-13 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. There were 71 campers total. The fourth though eighth grade girls camp went July 11-14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There were 61 campers total. The fourth through eighth grade boys camp went July 11-14 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There were 62 campers total. All camps were led

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an important part of the program the next few years,” Fakkema said. “[Decker] comes from a fantastic family, and I’m excited to watch [him] blossom this year.”

Reflecting on the past to be successful in the future

Lynden Christian’s Jude Decker during a March 23 game versus Nooksack Valley.

(Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune)

Kuik will be the only senior on the team, according to the 2021-22 roster.

Last year, the team gelled very well, which made everyone get along and made the season enjoyable, Kuik said.

“We had a lot of players who had previous varsity experience, which definitely helped us this past season,” he said. “The only part I would consider ‘bad’ is that we didn’t make it to state, which was a goal of ours. But, [we were] still happy with how far we made it. For next year, we just need to have grit and make sure to stay active in the off-season because that is where you can make the most improvement individually.”

Decker said he enjoyed playing last season because the 17 seniors made it fun during the practices and

games.

Since there are a few returning players, “Some highlights outside of the games the camaraderie could change with new were team lunches, bus rides and indoor players and a coach. However, both Kuik soccer,” he said. “One of the best parts was and Decker agreed the team relationship will winning the district title against Meridian continue to be strong from having fun on and [and] bringing back the trophy. The low was off the field. losing to Kings in overtime on a controversial “I’ve made so many great friends from call. As a team, we need to work on passing Lynden Christian soccer, and most of them and staying spread out, which just takes time just came from joking around with each and practice.” other on the bus, in practices and just always Both Kuik and Decker agreed having having fun when we play,” Kuik said. a new coach is exciting since it brings in a new perspective and coaching scheme to the program. In addition to a new coach, the team will need onand off-the-field leaders to help make the team successful.

“As one of the upperclassmen, I just need to do my best to motivate the team to put in the work and stay focused,” Kuik said. “Although the season is a ways away, it always comes faster than you think, so we just need to keep practicing so we don’t lose our touch.”

Decker said as one of the leaders, he will need to be more vocal on the field as well as coordinating off-field activities to Braden Kuik (No. 15) shields off Nooksack continue strengthening the team Valley’s Miguel Godinez Garcia during a March 23 game. (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune) bond.

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(Bellingham).

While the state tournament is generally a 16-team bracket, the effects of COVID-19 have shrunk it down to eight. That makes it a fairly exclusive company, considering the state’s 33 total teams.

“When we won the district championship game on Saturday, they were jacked up,” White said. “Going to Selah is fun, but I think for those guys it’s that they get another week together, and screw around and have fun and play ball — just do all those things that summer baseball is supposed to be about.”

Enjoying the experience is the name of the game, White said.

While he believes summer success has a strong

correlation with the high school program’s competitiveness in the spring, having fun is what summer baseball is made for.

It’s also a chance for camaraderie to grow and bonds within the team to strengthen.

“I think that’s a big part of our success over the years, is we invest a lot of time together as a team,” White said. “Wins and losses help, but it’s just that time that you build the relationships.”

He is admittedly a more relaxed coach during the summer, White said.

Though, that lenient nature doesn’t harm the team’s effectiveness when it’s time to play.

“As much as I love coaching the high school team, summer baseball is more fun in the sense of its more relaxed,” White said. “You

don’t just feel like you’re being judged by your RPI … this is just going out, having fun and just playing.”

Perhaps the biggest struggle of the situation is that White runs the team all by himself. He is the head coach, assistant coach and everything in between.

“I’m the groundskeeper, I’m the batting practice thrower, I’m everything,” White said. “I’m your staff during the summer.”

The state tournament begins on Saturday, July 23, and will run until Wednesday, July 27. All games are held at Carlon Park in Selah, WA. It will be double elimination throughout with one game per day, and the Lightning will play their first game on July 23 at 4 p.m. versus one of the three programs from Spokane.

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baseball, but it’s also an experience that brings everyone closer together with a lot of time by the pool, White said.

“It’s more than just baseball, it’s a chance for kids to be kids,” White said. “It’s not just going over there and thinking all baseball.”

The Lightning will look to continue a tradition going with a Lynden team that has seen a lot of success over the last decade.

“We’ve had, over the years, a pretty successful Legion program,” White said. “I know our kids want to keep doing well in that. Plus, they just love hanging out together.”

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said. “Starting off with Carlos [Arroyo] once I got here, we started working on arm path and mechanical adjustments. The mechanical adjustments kind of just led into me having the best control over my curveball that I’ve had.”

The Bells have lost a few players and gained others since their hot start to the season, as is the nature of summer ball, Hope said.

“The chemistry with the team has been awesome all year,” Hope said. “We all get along; we have a lot of really good players. I think that really showed for the first half of the season. The second half of the season we’ve had a little bit more figuring out to do, but we just got our first series win for the second half, and I think things are starting to go in another good direction.”

Even though the players in the WCL are ruthlessly competitive, everybody has something they want to work on before they head back to their respective college programs.

This year Bells players are reaching their personal goals and winning at the same time, Hope said.

“It’s a completely different kind of baseball, I think,” he said. “Summer ball is a good time to just kind of meet new people, relax in a sense, but also have the sense of urgency to get something done and learn something.”

Hope spent the first three years of his college career at Bellevue College. Two of those seasons were mas-

sively affected by COVID-19 restrictions, and thus he was designated a freshman at Lewis-Clark State this past season — his first year at the school.

It was a nice change for Hope, he said, moving from a city environment in Bellevue back to an area that more closely resembles Whatcom County in Lewiston, Idaho.

“I enjoy it a lot,” Hope said. “With Lewiston, I get a little more of an outdoorsy feel. I was definitely happy for the area to slow down a little bit.”

He pitched 12 total innings across five games in 2022, allowing 11 hits, 5 runs and striking out 17.

An issue with his transfer credits from Bellevue College created some issues with his eligibility on the field, which limited his in-

nings.

Heading into the 2023 season, Hope is ready to put together everything he’s improved upon throughout last year and during the summer.

“I’m just looking to get bigger, stronger, hopefully not taller,” Hope said. “I definitely want to get a little bit stronger, and just kind of kick the door down. I’m looking to have a breakout year and possibly make something happen with the [MLB] draft next year.”

Until then, Hope will continue to don the blue and white for the Bellingham Bells and build on his stellar season.

“We’re very fast, like to hit the ball around a little bit, pitching’s been good,” Hope said. “If you want to see some good baseball, come watch the Bells.”

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LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 1648 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON, FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1231 TO EXTEND THE MATURITY OF THE CITY’S Revenue Bond Anticipation Note, 2005A (Revolving) and its LIMITED GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND AND GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTE, SERIES 2005B (REVOLVING).

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LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORT PLAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 1, 2022, the City of Lynden received an application from Bernie and Kristen Hansen, regarding the property described below: LOT F, NORTH PRAIRIE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO 5, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER AUDITORS FILE NO 2140302559 IN THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH ALL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND/OR AGREEMENTS OF RECORD. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS: 8803 NORTHWOOD ROAD, LYNDEN Requesting the approval to subdivide approximately 1.18 acres into 4 parcels within the RS-72 (Single Family Residential) zone at the above noted location. The application was determined to be complete on July 8, 2022, and the notice of completeness was postmarked on that date.

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A link to the online meeting can be found on the City’s website HYPERLINK “http://www.cityofferndale.org” www.cityofferndale. org Any interested party is invited to attend the public hearing and offer testimony or submit comments in writing to the City Council. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. Public comments may also be submitted via email to HYPERLINK “mailto:michaelcerbone@cityofferndale.org” michaelcerbone@cit yofferndale. org. Documents may be viewed at https://www.cityofferndale.org/ category/city-council-agendas/ DATE OF NOTICE: July 20, 2022 APPLICANT: City of Ferndale PROJECT LOCATION: 2039 Thornton Street Parcel Number 390220 079514 0000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An error was discovered in Ordinance 2080 regarding the comprehensive plan map amendment and rezoning of 2039 Thornton Street. A new ordinance will be passed to correct the error.

REQUESTED ACTION(S): The City of Ferndale requests approval of the correction to Ordinance 2080 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: July 20, 2022 – August 1, 2022 CONTACT: Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director Public Comment: comment@cityofferndale.org Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 City Hall: 2095 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 685-2367 Published July 20, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO ISSUE A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE The City of Ferndale has received application(s) from the applicant referenced below for a proposed development project within the city limits. Based on review of the materials submitted, the development applications have been determined to be complete. The City has received and reviewed a SEPA checklist for probable adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposed project and expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this project.

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

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

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

APPLICANT: Credo Construction APPLICATION NUMBER(S): 22016-SPR, 22007-SE PROJECT LOCATION: The subject property (“the property”) is located at 1350 Pacific Place, Ferndale, WA 98248. Parcel number: 390233494379.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is proposing a 12,000 square foot addition to an existing 58,000 square foot commercial building, an additional 26,000 square feet of paves surface, and install a new stormwater management system as Phase I. Phase II will include approximately 40K of additional impervious surface (combination of paving, sidewalks and or buildings) The existing building was subject to a SEPA environmental review in October 2002 by the City of Ferndale. A MDNS determination was issued by the City and can be reviewed on the State SEPA Register under SEPA number 200206445. Any new improvements require the mitigation meas-

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ures outlined below.

REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests a SEPA Determination from the City of Ferndale.

THE CITY INTENDS TO ISSUE A: Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: July 20, 2022 – August 3, 2022 CONTACT: Michael Cerbone, SEPA Administrator comment@cityofferndale.org P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 (360) 685-2367 Required permits and approvals include, but may not be limited to: 1. SEPA Threshold Determination, City of Ferndale 2. Land Disturbance Permit, City of Ferndale 3. Building Permits, City of Ferndale The lead agency for this proposal has determined that the project does not have a probable adverse impact on the environment, mitigation measures will be covered through the City of Ferndale regulations and review process.

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

Compliance with the City’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for soil stabilization is required.

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

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

Spill kits with absorbent materials will be located on site to address small spills of oil, fuel, hydraulic fluids and other pollutants during construction, if they occur.

ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES All residential units constructed in the project will meet Washington State Energy Code requirements.

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

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

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

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

PLANTS: Landscaping improvements will conform to City of Ferndale standards.

LAND USE AND SHORELINE: The official Ferndale Zoning map designates the subject area as Light Industrial. The project is compatible with the existing land use classification. The 2011 Ferndale Comprehensive Plan map designates the subject area as Industrial. The project is compatible with the existing land use classification.

PUBLIC SERVICES: Water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure will be constructed to City standards.

LIGHT AND GLARE: Outdoor lights will be directed downward.

PUBLIC SAFETY: Provision of fire protection infrastructure per Fire District Requirements; traffic control during construction shall be coordinated between the applicant, Ferndale Public Works Department and the Ferndale Police Department.

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

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

ical examiner/coroner determines the remains are non-forensic, then they will report that finding to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) who will then take jurisdiction over the remains. The DAHP will notify any appropriate cemeteries and all affected tribes of the find. The State Physical Anthropologist will make a determination of whether the remains are Indian or Non-Indian and report that finding to any appropriate cemeteries and the affected tribes. The DAHP will then handle all consultation with the affected parties as to the future preservation, excavation, and disposition of the remains” (DAHP).

Published July 20, 2022

LEGAL CITY OF FERNDALE RFQ FOR CE/CM SERVICES The City of Ferndale (City) is seeking Statements of Qualifications from Professional Engineering firms with experience providing construction inspection and engineering services. This agreement’s term will be approximately two years, with the option for the City to extend it for additional time and money if necessary.

The City of Ferndale reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of the time and effort consultants have spent on their responses.

Project Description The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of providing construction inspection, materials testing, surveying, construction management, and other engineering services as needed to deliver the project for improvements on the Thornton St Project, Vista Dr to Malloy Ave. It is anticipated this project will be assigned an UDBE agreement goal, to be determined

by WSDOT. Evaluation Criteria Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: 1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager and other team members assigned to the project 2) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm 3) Ability to meet schedule 4) Approach to project 5) Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards 6) Past Performance/References 7) Approach to meet a DBE goal or SBE goal (DBE Participation Plan or SBE Plan) Submittal Submittals should be 10 pages or less and include the following information: Firm name, phone and e-mail addresses; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to work on the project.

Please submit one hard copy of your Statement of Qualifications to the City of Ferndale at 2095 Main Street, or mail via USPS to P.O. Box 936, Ferndale, WA 98248.

One electronic copy in pdf format shall be emailed to Public-Works@ cityofferndale.org. All submittals are due no later than 5:00PM on Friday, August 12, 2022. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Katy Radder, Public Works Project Manager via e-mail at: KatyRadder@cityofferndale.org.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The City of Ferndale, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Public-Works@cityofferndale.org or by calling (360) 384-4006.

Title VI Statement The City of Ferndale, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.”

Susan Duncan City Clerk City of Ferndale Published July 20 & 27, 2022

Nooksack LEGAL The following is a summary of Ordinance #730 adopted by the Nooksack City Council on July 18, 2022 and published under authority of RCW35A.12.160.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REZONE THE PROPERTY REFERRED TO AS THE “LOOTENS REZONE” FROM OPEN SPACE/AGRICULTURE TO RESIDENTIAL. A copy of the ordinance will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall during business hours. The full text of Ordinance #730 will be mailed without charge to any person who requests same.

Virginia Arnason Clerk Treasurer, City of Nooksack Published July 20, 2022

Notice of Trustee’s Sale LEGAL WLO File No.: 22-262 First American File No. 5002553-

0013567e Trustee: Walker Law Offices, PS Grantor: MDI-POINT ROBERTS LP, a Washington State limited partnership Grantee: FIDELIS EQUITY AND REAL ESTATE FUND A, A WASHINGTON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20190300094 Tax Parcel ID No.: 405303 167071 0000 PID 153870, 405303 234071 0000 PID 153949, 405303 118035 0000 PID 153808, 405310 102528 0000 PID 154755 Abbreviated Legal: PTN OF SE1/4 SW1/4 & SW1/4 SW1/4, S3, T40N, R3W; & PTN OF NE1/4 NW1/4, S10, T40N, R3W Loan Servicer: Pacific Equity and Loan, LLC NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN(S) (Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et. Seq.) I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 5th day of August, 2022, at the hour of 10 o’clock A.M. at the main entrance to the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, State of Washington, 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: PARCEL A: GOVERNMENT LOTS 10 AND 11 IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF W.M.; EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 10, (SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 3); THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 10 AND 11, TO A POINT THAT IS 208.71 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 11; THENCE SOUTH AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 551.42 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, A DISTANCE OF 360.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID NORTH SUBDIVISION LINE, A DISTANCE OF 104.00 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 10; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 10, A DISTANCE OF 447.42 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 20 FEET AND THE EAST 20 FEET DEEDED TO WHATCOM COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES BY DEED RECORDED MARCH 26, 1914, AND JUNE 15, 1914, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NOS. 173985 AND 176151, RESPECTIVELY, AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION DEEDED TO WHATCOM COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NOS. 1270211 AND 1532164, RESPECTIVELY; AND EXCEPT RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR GULF ROAD LYING ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF, AND EXCEPT RIGHTOF-WAY FOR TYEE ROAD LYING ALONG THE EAST LINE THEREOF. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 660 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF A TRACT OF LAND FORMERLY OWNED

BY F.E. PIKE, 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 656 FEET; THENCE EAST 330 FEET; THENCE NORTH 656 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL C: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE RUNNING WEST 40 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 40 RODS; THENCE EAST 40 RODS; THENCE NORTH 40 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: XXXX TYEE DR, XXXX GULF RD & XXXX PELTIER DR, POINT ROBERTS, WA 98281 Assessor’s Parcel No: 405303 167071 0000 PID 153870, 405303 234071 0000 PID 153949, 405303 118035 0000 PID 153808, 405310 102528 0000 PID 154755 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 28, 2019 recorded March 1, 2019 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20190300094, records of Whatcom County, Washington, from MDIPOINT ROBERTS LP, a Washington State limited partnership as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY as Trustee and assigned to Walker Law Offices, PS as Successor Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of FIDELIS EQUITY AND REAL ESTATE FUND A, A WASHINGTON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Beneficiary and assigned to FIDELIS EQUITY AND REAL ESTATE FUND B, A WASHINGTON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Beneficiary.

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 Grant-

or’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to satisfy the loan upon maturity and pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amounts are shown as of 5/31/2022. Contact Walker Law Offices, PS for the exact payoff amount Lender’s amounts due: Unpaid principal and points: $1,033,732.96 Interest due: (including default interest): $26,417.80 Late Fees: $990.66 Unpaid Charges: $7,362.84 Other fees: $37,374.67 Total: $1,105,878.93 Trustee’s Expenses: Trustee’s fee: $2,475.00 Title report: $1,772.90 Statutory Mailings: $50.00 Recording Costs: $215.00 Postings: $375.00 Publication Fees: $850.00 Total trustee’s fees: $5,737.90 TOTAL: $1,111,616.83 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Original Principal $770,000.00 plus any loan modification(s) together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from March 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 the 14th day of May, 2021. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured before the sale date to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the sale date, the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, 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: MDI-Point Roberts, LP 9490 Weidkamp Rd Lynden, WA 98264 by both first-class and certified mail on the 17th day of March 2022 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 23rd day of March 2022, 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 objection to the 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. 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.

Walker Law Offices, PS By: Jerry Walker, president 4205 148th Avenue NE – STE 200 Bellevue, WA 98007-7114 (425) 440-2057 Published June 29 and July 20, 2022

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 LEONARD M. HONCOOP, Deceased.

NO. 22-4-00598-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge Lee Grochmal The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the

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original of the claim with the court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or 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: July 6, 2022 Personal Representative: Beverly J. Honcoop c/o Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, Atty WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service: Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Published July 6, 13 & 20, 2022

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM ESTATE OF: WALTER B. RIDDLE, Deceased.

No. 21-4-00814-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed 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 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.

Personal Representative: Reginald B. Riddle Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: Wednesday July 6, 2022 Date of first publication: Wednesday July 13, 2022 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 231, Lynden, WA 98264 STARKENBURG-KROONTJE, P.S. Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje, WSBA #21843 Attorney for Personal Representative Estate of Walter B. Riddle Published July 13, 20 & 27, 2022

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM Estate of: MARSHA ANNE DOYLE, Deceased.

No. 22-4-00423-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS R.C.W. 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 that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, claim in the manner as provided in R.C.W. 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 R.C.W. 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 R.C.W. 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: JULY 20TH 2022

Personal Representatives: Dana L. Doyle Attorney for the Personal Representative: Pooja Makker Esq. Address for Mailing or Service: 12505 Bel-Red Road Suite 212 Bellevue, WA 98005 Court of probate proceeding and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court, 22-4-00423-37 Published July 20, 27 & August 3, 2022

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of ELIZABETH “BETTY” C. KAEMINGK, Deceased.

NO. 22-4-00627-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge Lee Grochmal The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or 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: July 20, 2022 Personal Representative: Dale E. Kaemingk c/o Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, Atty WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service:

CALL FOR BIDS FUELING SERVICES LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT #504

Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Published July 20, 27 & August 3, 2022

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

NO. 22-4-00661-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 JUDGE: DAVID E. FREEMAN The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in 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: JULY 13, 2022 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: ETHAN HUGG ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: c/o Attorney for Personal Representative: Graham Buchanan, WSBA #52603 Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC 300 North Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court, Cause No. 22-4-00661-37 Published July 13, 20 & 27, 2022

Public Notice LEGAL

Lynden School District #504 will receive bids for provision of regular unleaded and diesel fuel for the 2022-23 school year. Bid specifications and instructions may be requested from the District Office, 516 Main Street, Lynden, WA. Bids are to be sent or delivered to the District in sealed envelopes marked “Bid – Fueling Services” by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday July 28, 2022.

The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and to accept any proposal if such action is believed to be in the best interest of the District.

David Vanderyacht Superintendent Published July 13 & 20, 2022

LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN BENDER RD. WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT NORTH OF BADGER RD. City of Lynden Project Number 2021-17 Bid Date: August 4, 2022 Engineer’s Estimate: $450,000 Sealed bid proposals will be received by the City of Lynden at the 2nd floor Public Works Department, Lynden City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington, 98264, (360) 354-3446, until 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 4, 2022, and will then and there be opened and publicly read.

This contract provides for the replacement of approximately 5,000 linear feet of water main along Bender Rd., between Badger Rd. (SR 546) and Pangborn Rd. Work to be performed under this contract shall include the replacement of the existing water main, and installation of new valves, services, and other appurtenances. Also included is the restoration of existing driveway entrances, landscaped areas, and agricultural fields. All work shall be in accordance with the Contract Plans, Special Provisions, the Standard Specifications, and Standard Plans. All materials, equipment, labor, and other miscellaneous items required to complete the work shall be furnished by the contractor.

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder

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fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond and payment bond both in an amount of 100 percent (100%) of the contract price within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Lynden. All bidders and subcontractors shall have a contractor’s license to work in the State of Washington and a City of Lynden Business License.

Information, copies of maps, plans, specifications, and addenda for this project will be available online beginning July 20, 2022 at http://www.lyndenwa.org/public-works-projects. The bid documents will also be available for purchase at the Public Works Department, 2nd Floor, Lynden City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington 98264. A non-refundable fee of $80.00 (eighty dollars) will be charged for each set of bid documents. An additional $15.00 (fifteen dollar) fee will be charged for mailing. Checks should be made payable to the City of Lynden and mailed to the Public Works Department, 300 4th Street, Lynden WA 98264. Contractors who download plans and specifications are advised to e-mail sytsmah@ lyndenwa.org to be added to the plan holders list, to receive any addenda, and to receive responses to questions that may be issued.

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

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

The City of Lynden, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

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CITY OF LYNDEN Steve Banham, P.E. Public Works Director Published July 20 & 27, 2022

LEGAL Douglas Farm, LLC, 504 E Fairhaven Ave Burlington, WA 982331846, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Douglas Farm, is located at 2396 Douglas Rd in Ferndale in Whatcom county.

This project involves 7.7 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road, Residential, Utilities construction activities.

The receiving waterbody is Schell Creek/Ditch.

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

Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater Washington State Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published July 13 & 20, 2022

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF LEWIS In re the Interest of: HALLIE MARIE MOORE, Minor Child.

No. 22-5-00019-21 SUMMONS AND NOTICE

BY PUBLICATION OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION AND TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP; NOTICE OF HEARING ON TERMINATION [X] CLERKS ACTION REQUIRED: HEARING 08/19/22 at 9:00 a.m.

The State of Washington to the said: MICHAEL KEOWN You are hereby summoned to appear within thirty days after the date of first publication of this summons, and defend the above-entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the petition of the petitioners, Ashley Leyde and Jamie Leyde, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for petitioners at the office below stated, if you fail to do so, judgment may be rendered against you according to the request of the petition which has been filed with the Clerk of said court.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this court a petition praying that the parent-child relationship between the parent, MICHAEL KEOWN, and the above-named child be terminated. The object of the action is to seek an order relinquishing the child to the petitioner for adoption and to terminate the parent-child relationship.

The child, HALLIE MARIE MOORE, was born on February 08, 2014 in the city of Longview, Washington.

The child’s natural mother is Ashley Leyde.

The court hearing on this matter shall be on the 19th day of August, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. before the presiding judge in the Lewis County Superior Court; at 345 West Main, 4th Floor, Chehalis, Washington.

YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT ORDER PERMANENTLY TERMINATING ALL OF YOUR RIGHTS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILDREN. You are further notified that any non consenting parent or presumed father has a right to be represented by an attorney, and an attorney will be appointed for an indigent parent who requests an attorney.

You are further notified that your failure to respond to the petition within sixty days of the first publication of this notice is grounds to terminate your parent-child relationship with respect to the children.

One method of filing your response and serving a copy on the petitioners is to send them by certified mail with return receipt requested.

DATED: 6/10/2022 Sydney R. Guenther, WSBA #45958 Attorney for Petitioners File Original Of Your Response: Serve a Copy of Your Response On: Lewis County Superior Court 345 W. Main Street, 2nd Floor Chehalis, WA 98532-1900 (360) 740-1433 With The Clerk Of The Court At: Petitioners’ Lawyer: SYDNEY R. GUENTHER JBJ LAW GROUP 1201 Borthwick Street Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 748-2111 Published June 15, 22, 29 & July 6, 13, 20, 2022

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ANTIQUES

CONCRETE

Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell

Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC

APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES

CONSTRUCTION

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

360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com

TSquared Inc Construction & Roofing

DeWaard & Bode

Troy Visser • 360-815-2616

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

Premier Dental Center

Hinton Chevrolet Buick

EYE CARE

Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham

AUTOMOTIVE

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

Imhof Automotive

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

Jim’s Automotive Experts, Inc.

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

1731 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale www.lesschwab.com

Louis Auto Glass

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

Pete’s Auto Repair LLC

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

Point S Zylstra Tire

501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493

Roger Jobs Automotive

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

Service Pro of Nooksack

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

Vavra Auto Body

411 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack • 360-966-4444

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Bank of the Pacific

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

Banner Bank

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

DENTAL

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Everson Vision Clinic, Dr. Alex Ilyin, OD

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

CHS Northwest

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

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Support Services, LLC

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

RE/MAX Whatcom County- Rick Meyer

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

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

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

HOME LOANS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE

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

Portal Way Farm and Garden

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

Smits Compost

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

FINE JEWELRY

Originals by Chad

521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

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

FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

Colony House Furniture

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

GARAGE DOORS

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

Bellingham RV Storage

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

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

Green Earth Technology

501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

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

Brown & Brown

Country Financial®, Len Corneto

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

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

Guide Insurance Services

8108 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-2200

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

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

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

Vibrant USA

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

Overhead Door Company of Bellingham VanDalen Insurance

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

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

CABINETS

Lynden Tribune

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

BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS

Sunset Beauty Supply

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Lynden Interiors

FARM & GARDEN

Lynden Print Company

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

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

PRINT & PUBLISHING

Family Care Network

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

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

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

LUMBER

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Coconut Kenny’s

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

Little Caesars

1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656

ROOFING

Joostens Roofing

Bellingham • 360-815-7663

Mt. Baker Roofing, Inc.

360-733-0191 • www.mtbakerroofing.com

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

Tyas & Tyas

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Lynden Interiors

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

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

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

Westside Building Supply

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

Bellingham Mediation & Consulting

MEDIATION

CARPET CLEANING

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

SOLAR & REFRIGERATION

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

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

CEMETERIES

Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com

Westside Building Supply

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

360-354-3400

Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop

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

GREASE TRAP CLEANING

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

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

Bay City Supply

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

CLEANING SUPPLIES

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

COFFEE

Cruisin Coffee

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

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

Louis Auto Glass

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

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

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

MEDICARE INSURANCE PLANS

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

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

VanDalen Insurance

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

Vibrant USA

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

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

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

Environmental Pest Control Inc.

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

Glacier Pacific LLC

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

SPORTS & RECREATION

Dave’s Sports Shop

1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591

Lynden Skateway

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

VETERINARY

Kulshan Veterinary

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

VITAMINS

Lynden Nutrition Center

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

Visit our online directory with direct link to company’s website, address & phone.

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

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

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

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

Publisher’s Notice

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

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

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Congratulations to the winning teams of the 2022 Raspberry Festival Curt Maberry 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! *Names may not be in order of players pictured.

Mens Recreation: BACKBREAKERS

Mens Competitive: JD ELITE

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3rd Grade Girls: WOODS

3rd Grade Boys: SHOCKWAVE

Titus Roosma, Gage Kooy, Malachi Yun, Beckett Price

Charlie Herman, Kamrie Bendixen, Riley Rodriguez, Lilly Hoekema

Kruz Vandelen, Wes Macomber, Caleb Kooiman, Ty Spoelstra

We would like to thank all our sponsors in helping us to make the Curt Maberry Memorial Classic a success! Thank you to all our volunteers for their time.

Without your help we would not be able to put this event on. We also want to thank all the players participating this year! We hope you had fun!

(360) 354-4242 505 Front St., Lynden, WA www.muljatgroupnorth.com

Muljat Group North real estate office wants to give special thanks to Manna Insurance Group in coordinating all the refs, court monitors & scorekeepers for the 3ON3 event.