Ferndale Record March 1 2023

Ferndale keeps arguing its funding needs

City leaders talk to possible sources here, Olympia, D.C.

By Cal Bratt For the Record

FERNDALE — It’s time for Ferndale city leaders to appeal for help farther up the political scale.

Two weeks ago, Mayor Greg Hansen and City Administrator Jori Burnett and some City Council members

met in separate settings with Congressman Rick Larsen and U.S. Senator Patty Murray. at was to be followed by meetings with state legislators of the 42nd District, which includes Ferndale.

Hansen told city councilors Feb. 21 that he is “turning over every stone looking for opportunities to bring tax dollars back to Ferndale,” with some “modest success” coming of the e ort, he said.

Certainly high on the city’s priority list is more funding to help build a new civic center complex replacing existing

Ferndale city leaders met with Congressman Rick Larsen, far right, two weeks ago to discuss funding needs sought at the federal level. (Photo courtesy City of Ferndale)

‘On the cusp of taking off’

Ferndale High School to host community open house

FERNDALE — From 6-8 p.m. ursday, March 16, Ferndale School District will host an open house for the community to tour the new Ferndale High School building.

Although construction continues on the school’s CTE wing and athletic eld, the district is ready to provide the community “with an opportunity to see the newly opened academic wing,” Ferndale School District stated in a Feb. 24 press release.

Student-led tours will be available to attendees.  at same evening, the district band gala will be in the main gymnasium. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. and all guests are welcome to join the entertainment.

Ferndale resident on Nebraska dean’s list

FERNDALE — Ferndale resident Mason Rutgers was named to the University of Nebraska’s dean’s list for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources for the fall 2022-2023 semester.

In his junior year, Rutgers is studying agronomy at Nebraska.

“We all know Ferndale has seen a tremendous amount of growth in the last few years, and it does not show any sign of stopping,” said Melissa O’Brine, executive director of the Ferndale Downtown Association. “We are on the cusp of taking o .” (Photo courtesy City of Ferndale)

Downtown Association provides grants, opportunities helping local businesses thrive

By Sarah McCauley Sta Reporter

FERNDALE — From District Brewing to the new-and-improved space Anytime Toffee is creating, there have been some big changes to the face of downtown Ferndale. Changes happen in part because of behindthe-scenes work of the Ferndale Downtown Association.

e association held a general meeting in the Pioneer Pavilion on Feb. 22 for local business owners. e purpose of the meeting was to provide an overview of the work the association does and how it plans to continue serving local businesses.

Melissa O’Brine, the association’s executive director, said the organization is a partnership of members to promote the economic, social, cultural and environmental vitality of historic downtown Ferndale.

“We all know Ferndale has seen a tremendous amount of growth in the last few years, and it does not show any sign of stop-

Sara Fassett, Downtown Ferndale Association board president and chair of the grant committee, explains the grant program to local business owners and how it has benefitted downtown overall. (Sarah McCauley/Ferndale Record)

ping. ( is) gives us so much opportunity to reach out to our community members and get them to stay in Ferndale, get them shopping here, get them hanging out down here,” O’Brine said. “We are on the cusp of taking o .”

Perhaps one of the biggest programs the

organization o ered the community was the Downtown Ferndale Business Revitalization Grant program.  Downtown Ferndale received $400,000 to provide grants to existing and incoming

Fall 2023 kindergarten registration starts March 6

WHATCOM — Registration for fall 2023 kindergarten begins Monday, March 6 across Whatcom County school districts.

All children who will be 5 before Sept. 1 can register for kindergarten in their school district.  National research shows that early childhood education is one of the best investments a community can make.

All county school districts offer a full-time kindergarten program providing robust instruction that ensures kindergartners experience early and continuing success.

Please register for kindergarten 2023 as early as possible to help county school districts hire sta and balance classrooms. Early registration also helps schools connect with families and to welcome these youngest learners.

To nd out more about attendance areas, registration and childhood immunization schedules, visit school district websites.

Toni Jefferson fills vacant director No. 3 position

Ferndale School Board votes during Feb. 21 special meeting after interviewing four candidates

By Sarah McCauley Sta Reporter

FERNDALE — On Feb. 21, the Ferndale School Board voted 4-to-0 to appoint Toni Je erson as the newest board member. Jefferson lls the district’s director No. 3 position, which was vacated in November 2022 when Jessie Deardor resigned.

Je erson was one of four candidates the board interviewed for the opening.

District 3 covers the southern portion of the Ferndale School District map and encompasses Lummi Island and the Lummi Nation. According to her cover letter to the board, Je erson is an enrolled tribal member and active in the Lummi community.  roughout the interview, Jefferson talked about the importance of her Lummi heritage.

“Understanding where you come from and who your ancestors are helps ground yourself into who you are, or [are] to become,” Je erson said. “My grandparents were very active community members in the education eld. ey, along with other community members, helped establish our Lummi head start program. ey traveled to Washington DC in the ‘60s to provide testimony and advocacy. My uncle was one of the rst to graduate from our head start program.

Following the meeting, Je erson said she was “very humbled to have this opportunity to keep this advocacy going for our community.”

During the interview, Jefferson said her background has given her a strong knowledge of implementing policies and moni-

toring operations. According to her application for the position, Je erson was general manager of the Lummi Indian Business Council for three years, and is currently the HR director of Silver Reef Casino Resort. In her cover letter, Jefferson wrote that she has gained “extensive knowledge of developing and implementing policies as well as monitoring operations.”

“I oversaw building plans for our baseball elds, the design phase of the medical detox and our new Lummi Tribal Health Center,” Je erson wrote. “I supervised 18 tribal government departments, including our education departments.”

Board President, Kevin Erickson, said the board was fortunate to have “many good candidates for the District 3 position making the process di cult.”

“I think Ms. Je erson’s philosophy and wealth of experience persuaded me to vote for her. She has been on several boards, has been a general manager, is currently a human resources director and has advocated with the legislature,” Erickson said. “ e skill sets developed within these roles will all be bene cial as she serves the community on the school board. She also demonstrated that she understands the interaction between the board that sets policy and the adminis-

tration that carries it out.”

In response to how she would work to support the diverse population of Ferndale students, Jefferson said she would focus on building a sense of belonging. Je erson explained that she has a window into the Ferndale student perspective through her son, who is currently in the sixth grade.

“I think he is making connections at school, but it seems to be surface level,” Je erson said.

“It’d be nice for him to develop some deeper level of relationship with his fellow students. I hope to learn more about what’s being done in the classrooms currently and what I can do as a parent to better support him and also help

share that information with my community.”

Board policy 1114, regarding board member resignation and vacancy, states that the board must “ ll a vacancy within 90 days from the creation of such vacancy” and if the board fails to do so the “educational service district board members will ll such vacancy.” e 90-day window closed on Feb. 18. However, the board asked for, and received, a 90-day extension by the educational service district.

On Feb. 21, after board member Peggy Uppiano asked for clari cation whether the board could move forward with a vote, Superintendent Kristi Dominguez sent an email to Larry Francois, superintendent of Northwest Educational Service District 189 (Ferndale’s district), requesting written con rmation.

“Yes, as long as you are actively working towards an appointment, I can provide an extension to the 90-day requirement,” Francois said in his response.

In a Jan. 24 special meeting, the board narrowed its list of candidates to four after suspending a policy requiring the board to move forward with ve.

According to Policy 1320, a policy “may be suspended only by a unanimous vote of all board members present,” which was achieved during the meeting.

e three other candidates interviewed for the position included Katie Dorr, Cindy Cultee and Patricia Dunn.

According to policy 1114, the appointed candidate will serve until the next regularly scheduled election, which means Je erson’s seat will come up for election in November 2023. e seats of Ericksen, the board’s president, as well as Vice President Melinda Cool, also come up for election in November. e seats of board members Uppiano and Steve Childs come up for election in 2025.

-- Contact Sarah McCauley at sarah@lyndentribune.com.

Ferndale School Board President Kevin Erickson, left, congratulates Toni Je erson after the board voted 4-to-0 to appoint Je erson to the director No. 3 position. (Sarah McCauley/Ferndale Record)

Children’s Day brings bill on state dinosaur to House floor

By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal

OLYMPIA — Children and grandchildren sat on laps and wandered the aisles of the House of Representatives for this year’s Children’s Day at the state Legislature, and many young observers played with toy dinosaurs as House members voted for a bill establishing an o cial state dinosaur.

House Bill 1020, sponsored by Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Parkland, establishes a fossil nicknamed Suciasaurus Rex as Washington state’s o cial dinosaur.

e fossil was discovered in 2012 on Sucia Island in San Juan County. It is the rst dinosaur fossil to be found in Washington.

e bone is about 17-inches long and part of a dinosaur’s femur. It is estimated to be about 80 million years old.

Scientists compared the femur to a Daspletosaurus, which is a type of tyrannosaurid, or theropod.

Washington D.C. and 12 states have state dinosaurs, and the state of Washington already named the Columbian mammoth the state fossil.

Designating Suciasaurus as the state dinosaur is an e ort launched by a fourthgrade class in the Franklin Pierce School District in Parkland. ey approached Morgan in 2019 about sponsoring a bill and she said yes. e bill was introduced in 2020 and

2021, but never cleared the Senate.

“Some may sco at this bill and think it’s a silly bill, but I believe that this bill holds a greater signi cance. Our youth are engaging with the state Legislature,” Morgan said. “ is is really about civic engagement from our youth.”

Students from the Franklin Pierce School District have testi ed for the bill every year it has gone through the Legislature, she said.  “ at is true dedication and involvement to your state Legislature,” she said.

“ is is a dyno-mite piece of legislation.”

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, said HB 1020 is about more than just the Suciasaurus Rex being deemed the state dinosaur.  e bill is about a fourth-grade class that learned about a fossil, and about a sixth-grade class that is advocating for the passage of this legislation, he said.

“ is is about education. is is about learning the process. We need to have more youth engaged in our process,” he said. With an 88-5 vote, HB 1020 passed the House oor for a third time.

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Educators say paraeducators test needs reform

By Reneé Diaz Washington State Journal

OLYMPIA — A national test given to people who want to be paraeducators in public schools often slows the process and presents roadblocks for bilingual applicants, some educators say.

Substitute House Bill 1015, sponsored by Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, D-Seattle, at-

Lynden student graduates from UW-Madison

MADISON, Wisconsin

— Wendy DeVaux of Lynden is one of about 1,750 students who received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison during a commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on Dec. 18, 2022.

DeVaux, who was a student in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, earned her master’s degree in clinical nutrition.

To view the ceremony at  wisc.edu/commencement.

NWW Fair Foundation offers scholarships

LYNDEN — If you are a current or future post-secondary student interested in agriculture or related elds, the Northwest Washington Fair Foundation is o ering scholarships to quali ed Whatcom County Students.

e Northwest Washington Fair Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) nonpro t that supports agricultural education and the enhancement and preservation of the Northwest Washington Fair.

ese scholarships will range from $500-$2,000 and be awarded to applicants who meet the following criteria: Applicants must use the scholarship in an agricultural or related eld of study at any accred-

tempts to solve these problems.

“As many of you are aware, school districts are not only dealing with a signi cant shortage of teacher applicants but also struggling to ll their para-pro positions,” said Rural Education Center Director Jim Kowalkowski. “While this bill will not completely solve that issue, we will provide greater exibility than those developed by a national

one year.

ited institution including four-year universities/colleges, community colleges and vocational/technical schools.

Applicants must be a high school senior or currently be a full time college or university undergraduate student enrolling in college, technical school or university as a full time student in the 2023-2024 school year.

To apply visit nwwafair. com. Applications must be received by April 21. For more Information, contact Phyllis Kramer at Phyllis. Kramer@comcast.net.

Whatcom County Dairy Women to offer two 2023 scholarships

Whatcom County Dairy Women are now accepting applications for their 2023 scholarships. ese awards are available to students who meet at least one of the following quali cations:

• A son or daughter of an active dues paying member of the Whatcom County Dairy Women and/ or Whatcom County Dairy Federation.

• Is an active dues paying member of the Whatcom County Dairy Women and/or Whatcom County Dairy Federation.

• A current or past Whatcom County Dairy ambassador or alternate.

• Lived on an active Whatcom County Dairy Farm for at least three years.

• Worked on a regular basis on a Whatcom County Dairy Farm for at least

testing company.”

Paraeducators work under the supervision of teachers or other professional practitioners.

A paraeducator’s responsibilities include monitoring a child’s development, acting as a translator and providing one-on-one tutoring and instructional support.

Currently, the test for paraeducators is provided only in English, and that’s a problem for

• Participation in a Whatcom County high school or higher dairy project or competition such as 4-H, FFA, or comparable college organization.

Applicants for the $1,000 Judy Scholten Scholarship

bilingual applicants.

“It’s really important to us that we hire bilingual people to teach our students who come from so many di erent backgrounds, said Lyon Terry, assistant principal at Mount View Elementary School in Seattle.

According to Terry, the bill will support hiring bilingual applicants and help hire teachers that re ect the demographic of stu-

must be a full-time rst- or second-year (freshman or sophomore) student at a community college, technical college or a four-year college/university in fall 2023. e $1,500 Mina Polinder Scholarship ap-

dents his school serves.

“We’re trying to hire people who would re ect our extremely diverse and bilingual community,” Terry said.

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plicants must be a full-time college junior or senior in fall 2023 and can be enrolled at any four-year college or university, with a major of their choice.

If you were awarded a 2022 scholarship, we encourage you to reapply for

an award this year, as long as all quali cations are still met. More information and application forms are available from Cheryl DeHaan at 360-920-5452, stormSee Scholarships on A5

Children’s Day in the state Legislature filled the House chamber with children and grandchildren to witness passage of legislation naming a state dinosaur. (Photo courtesy Washington State Journal)

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS

North Whatcom County municipal, county governments

Lynden City Council

Lynden City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and the third Monday of every month at the City Hall Annex, 205 Fourth St. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Visit lyndenwa. org for more information, including council agendas, which are released no later than 24 hours before the meeting.

Everson City

Council

Everson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the secondand fourthTuesday of each month at Everson City Hall, 111 W. Main St. Visit ci.everson.wa.us for meeting agendas or for more information.

Nooksack City Council

Nooksack City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Nooksack City Hall, 103 W. Madison St. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Visit cityofnooksack. com for meeting agendas or for more information.

Sumas City Council

Sumas City Council meets at 7 p.m. the secondand fourthMonday of each month at Sumas City Hall, 433 Cherry St. Planning Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month if needed. Other committees meet only as needed. Visit cityofsumas.com for meeting agendas or for more information.

Ferndale City Council

Ferndale City Council meets at 5 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Meetings are held at the City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Ave. Visit cityo erndale. org for agendas and links to council and other committee meetings.

Whatcom County Council

Whatcom County Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 105, Bellingham. Visit whatcomcounty.us for agendas and links to council and other committee meetings.

747 will be missed in the sky

In January, Boeing made its last 747 delivery. e iconic plane, which brought revolution in air travel since its rst ever launch on Sept. 30, 1968, from its factory in Everett. I am one of those, in whose heart the 747 has always lived although I have never been on a 747 ight. I fell in love with it since I rst saw it at New Delhi airport. It was 2004 and I was a student who had accompanied his parents to the airport to pick up one of the relatives. I had gone, hoping for the opportunity to see the planes and I attained it from one tra c bridge which o ered a perfect vantage point to catch the planes. I didn’t know then the types of planes but the one with the upper deck there (or the one with the big nose as I call it) appealed to me the most. I still remember it was Cathay Paci c’s 747.

GUEST OPINION

Last week, during a road trip while I was passing through a small town in Arizona, I was amazed to see a retired 747-300 in private land, along a not so busy road. I pondered about its lively life once, which stood so silent now. I wish there was someone to show us from inside.

But it was in the summer of 2017 the 747 was set to really excite me. anks to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, which I was visiting, which one could tour from inside. Stepping in was so joyful. Inside an elderly volunteer talked about its chief engineer, also called the ‘Father of 747’Joseph F. Sutter, who played a big role in birthing it.

Born on March 21, 1921, in a family which

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Hope deferred makes the heart sick

It is not looking much like spring with the ground covered with snow, even in some spots ice, hiding the snow drops that have bloomed, green grass that’s sprouting and other spring owers poking out of the ground. Yet signs of spring are around us, including pussy willows pu y little blooms hang on the trees.

Judy Heinrichs

WHERE TO WRITE

Federal President Joe Biden (D), The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500; Public comment desk, 202-456-1111; email form at whitehouse.gov/contact.

Website: joebiden.com.

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D), 511 Hart Senate O ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-3441; Public comment form at cantwell.senate.gov/contact.

Website: cantwell.senate.gov.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D), 154 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, 202-224-2621; Public comment email form at murray.senate.gov/write-to-patty; Website: murray.senate.gov.

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D), 2163 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-2605; Public comment email form at larsen. house.gov/contact. Website: larsen.house.gov.

State Governor Jay Inslee (D), O ce of the Governor, PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA 985040002, 360-902-4111; Public contact email form at governor.wa.gov/contact. Website: governor.wa.gov. Senator Sharon Shewmake (D), 213 John A. Cherberg Building, PO Box 40442, Olympia, WA 98504, 800562-6000 or 360-305-0356; Public comment email at app. leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or email Legislative Assistant Sarah Soulliere atSarah.Soulliere@leg.wa.gov.

Website: senatedemocrats. wa.gov/Shewmake.

Representative Alicia Rule (D), JLOB 334, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 985040600, 360-746-3744; Public comment email at https://app. leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/1. Or email Legislative Assistant Rachel Campbell at Rachel.Campbell@leg.wa.gov.

Website: housedemocrats.

Whatcom County should make health board ‘more diverse and stronger’

Editor: Our county’s Public Health Advisory Boardasco when tensions erupted at the Jan. 31 Whatcom County Council meeting (see letters, Feb. 8, 2023, e-edition) could possibly have been avoided if our health department board was not solely comprised of elected county council members.

Our Whatcom County Health Department Board should be more representative of our community. Politicians, unless they have experience in the medical/health eld, do not have the expertise to be the sole arbiters to oversee matters related to public health.

If you are fortunate, you have seen the red breasted robin and heard its welcoming song. We have hope that spring is coming. Hope, a positive word getting our attention that something good is yet to happen. Look up the de nition of the word, you nd it means a feeling of expectation or desire for something to

happen, a feeling of trust. All these denitions come into play when looking at life around us.

Hope is in someone who has the courage to build a new house or restore that which has been destroyed.

Hard labor goes into reconstructing walls, doors, windows. ere is out-

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wa.gov/rule.

Representative Joe Timmons (D), JLOB 419, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600; Toll-free hotline: 800-562-6000, 360-7867854. Email: Joe.Timmons@ leg.wa.gov or public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/ pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or contact Legislative Assistant Hayden Jenkins at (360) 786-6854 or (360) 718-5299 or email Hayden.Jenkins@leg. wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats.wa.gov/timmons.

County Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 98225-4082, 360-778-5200; Email: ssidhu@co.whatcom. wa.us. Website: https://www. whatcomcounty.us/415/ County-Executive.

Whatcom County Council Member Kaylee Galloway District 1, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-489-9192; Email: kgallowa@co.whatcom.wa.us.

Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3862/KayleeGalloway.

Whatcom County Council Member Todd Donovan District 2, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-483-8474; Email: tdonovan@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/2261/ToddDonovan-Council-Chair.

Whatcom County Council Member Tyler Bird District 3 (Everson, Nooksack Sumas), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-778-5021; Email: tbyrd@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty.us/2769/ Tyler-Byrd.

Whatcom County Council Member Kathy Kershner District 4 (Lynden), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360220-7535; Email: KKershne@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website:

whatcomcounty.us/3322/

Kathy-Kershner.

Whatcom County Council Member Ben Elenbaas District 5 (Ferndale/Custer), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360778-5025; Email: BElenbaa@ co.whatcom.wa.us; Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/3321/Ben-Elenbaas.

We need some health department board members who are not elected o cials. We need medical professionals including an epidemiologist, medical ethicists, community health workers, public health workers with masters’ degrees and higher or the equivalent in public health, hospital employees, physicians, registered nurses, dentists, and others with healthcare

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98276, 360-966-2531. Mayor Kevin Hester kevin@cityofnooksack.com. Clerk/Treasurer Virginia Arnason, email: virginia@cityofnooksack.com. Website: cityofnooksack.com.

Whatcom

County Council Member Barry Buchanan At Large Position A, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-2244330; Email: bbuchanan@ co.whatcom.wa.us; Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/1975/Barry-Buchanan.

Whatcom County Council Member Carol Frazey At Large Position B, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-778-5024; Email: cfrazey@co.whatcom. wa.us; Website: https://www. whatcomcounty.us/2996/ Carol-Frazey.

North Whatcom Municipal City of Everson, 111 W. Main St./PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247, 360-966-3411; Mayor John Perry, email: mayor@ci.everson.wa.us. City Clerk/Treasurer Melanie Dickinson, email: mdickinson@ ci.everson.wa.us. Website: ci.everson.wa.us. City of Ferndale, 2095 Main St./ P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-3844302; Mayor Greg Hansen, 360-685-2350 ext. 1105, email greghansen@cityo erndale. org. City Administrator Jori Burnett, 360-685-2351 ext. 1104, email joriburnett@cityofferndale.org. Website: cityofferndale.org. City of Lynden, 300 4th St. Lynden, WA 98264, 360-354-1170; Mayor Scott Korthuis, email korthuiss@ lyndenwa.org; City Administrator John Williams, email williamsj@lyndenwa.org.

City of Nooksack, 103 W Madison St, Nooksack, WA

City of Sumas, 433 Cherry St./ P.O. Box 9 Sumas, WA 98295, 360-988-5711; Mayor Bruce Bosch, email: Bbosch@ cityofsumas.com. Finance Director Jennifer Bell, email: jbell@cityofsumas.com.

North Whatcom Public education

Blaine School District, 765 H St., Blaine, WA 98230, 360-332-5881. Superintendent Christopher Granger, email: cgranger@ blainesd.org. Website: blainesd.org.

Ferndale School District, 6041 Vista Drive/P.O. Box 698 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-3839200. Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, 360-386-9207, email: Kristi.Dominguez@ ferndalesd.org. Website: ferndalesd.org.

Lynden School District, 516 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264, 360-354-4443. Superintendent David VanderYacht, 360-354-4443 ext. 3414, email: vanderyachtd@lynden. wednet.edu. Website: lynden. wednet.edu.

Meridian School District, 214 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, 360-3987111. Superintendent James Everett, email: jeverett@ meridian.wednet.edu. Website: meridian.wednet.edu

Mount Baker School District, 4956 Deming Road/P.O. Box 95 Deming, WA 98244, 360-383-2000. Superintendent Mary Sewright, 360-6174600, msewright@mtbaker. wednet.edu. Website: mtbaker. wednet.edu.

Nooksack Valley School District, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson, WA 98247, 360-9884754. Superintendent Matt Galley, email: matt.galley@ nv.k12.wa.us. Website: nv.k12. wa.us.

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OBITUARIES

Warren Zimmerman

Warren Zimmerman, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on ursday, Feb. 24 at the age of 80, surrounded by his family.

Warren was born on June 8, 1942, in Grand Haven, MI, to his parents Raymond and Leona Zimmerman.

After graduating from high school, Warren moved to Los Angeles to attend technical college and live with his brother, where he enjoyed driving in his brother’s classic Austin-Healey and soaking up the southern Califor-

Darleen Deanna Collins

Darleen Denna Collins went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 20, after an honorable battle with dementia, even while retaining her best qualities to the very end.

nia weather. Warren later moved to Sault Sainte Marie, MI, to attend Michigan Technological University.

While in college, Warren attended a lecture by a return Peace Corps Volunteer, which inspired him to join the organization to build something to improve the world.

In 1966, Warren left Michigan to join the Peace Corps and arrived in Kuantan, Malaysia, in early 1967, where he taught technical drafting to high school students at the Technical Institute and trade school.

Warren met his future wife,

Ani, while teaching in Kuantan, and they were married there in 1968. After returning to Michigan with Ani in 1970, Warren worked as a machine builder at the John omas Batts Company before returning to college in the 1980s to earn his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Western Michigan University. Warren went on to become a manufacturing engineer at Herman Miller in Zeeland, MI, and then at American Seating in Grand Rapids, MI. He later used his knowledge of foam and manufacturing to build medical models, which resulted in a patent. After retiring, Warren and Ani moved to Lynden in 2017. roughout his life, Warren

Darleen graduated from Cha ey College with an AA degree and went on to earn her paralegal certi cate from the University of La Verne College of Law.

Darleen worked as a secretary for many years and later as a department clerk for a defense contractor.

Darleen was an active member of DAR, serving as chapter librarian at the height of her involvement.

Darleen was born April 6, 1947, in Upland, CA, to parents, Warren and Carola Collins. She was always eager to learn new things.

Richard Lee ‘Rich’ Nieuwendorp

Darleen’s children from her marriage to Bill Mercer (1975–1994) brought her much joy. She was a homemaker and animal lover. Darleen enjoyed the arts and

Richard Lee “Rich” Nieuwendorp passed away Friday, Feb. 17 at the Hospice House in Bellingham. He was born

Laura Louise Taubenheim

Jan. 12, 1941 in Bellingham to Dick and Hannah (Vande Vorste) Nieuwendorp. His siblings were Nellie, Kathryn, Wilma, John, Dolores, Ada and Roger. He was the last to pass away. Rich married Connie Crabtree in 1960. Together they raised Monte, Troy and Mona. Monte and Troy have predeceased him.

Laura Louise Taubenheim was born on Sept. 7, 1931 and died on Feb. 21, 2023.

Laura is survived by her hus-

enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling the world, and tinkering with small projects. He kept in touch with childhood friends from Grand Haven and was part of a group of neighbors who met weekly for breakfast and a bike ride until he moved to Lynden.

Warren frequently returned to Malaysia with Ani to visit extended family and former students from his teaching years. He was also a devoted father and enjoyed building small towers and bridges with his daughter for school, and he continued his love of building in Lynden by handcrafting small spinning birds with friends in his free time.

Warren is survived by his wife, Ani Zimmerman, daughter Mei

volunteering, especially at the local theater and museum.

Darleen was a member of CrossPoint Nazarene Church in Lynden. She enjoyed spending time with others, working on crafts, sewing, and quilting, as well as her church family and friend groups.

Darleen was smart, sweet, kind, thoughtful, giving, and loving to those around her and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Darleen is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Carola Merward; and her former spouse.

After Connie passed away, Richard married Carol (Peter) in 2007 and became stepfather to Peggy, Rick and Tim. Rich attended the Lynden Christian schools. He worked 50 years as a roofer before retiring. After retiring, he enjoyed using his xit skills as a handyman whenever possible. He also

band of 69 ½ years, Richard Lee Taubenheim, four children: Lauralie (Glenn), Debbie (Brad), Curtis (Pam), and Kevin (Brenda). She was also blessed with eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Laura was born in Covington, KY to parents Albert and Isabel Peters

Lin (Christopher) Bissonnette, granddaughter Elara Bissonnette, sister Sally (Nicholas) Guydosh, and many extended family members in North America and Malaysia. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Ray (Connie) Zimmerman.

A reception celebrating Warren’s life will be held at Gillies Funeral Home on March 7 from 1-3 p.m.

Warren will be remembered for his kind and adventurous spirit, his love of family and friends, and his passion for making a positive impact on the world.

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

Darleen will be dearly missed by her son, John [Kerry]; her grandchildren: Wyatt, Morgan, Piper, and Dakota; her sister, Deena; and many of her beloved extended family and friends.

A celebration of her life with family and friends will be held at CrossPoint Church in Lynden on Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of owers, donations may be made to CrossPoint Church in Lynden in Darleen’s honor. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

enjoyed old cars and going shing.

On Sundays, he would walk his dog, Beau, or watch an old Western movie.

Rich is survived by his wife Carol, his daughter, Mona Wilson, his stepchildren Peggy Kiefer, Rick (Deanne) Peter and Tim Warrick and numerous grandchildren,

and she had one sister, Rosalie. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker and later worked at the Redmond Senior Center and Lake Hills Baptist Church.

Laura enjoyed gardening, hiking, and travel. She was committed to daily devotions.

great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other relatives. e family would like to thank the sta at the Hospice House for their excellent care while Rich was there.

A celebration of life will be held at Evergreen Community Church, 6889 Enterprise Road, Ferndale, on Saturday, March 4 at 11 a.m.

Laura will be remembered for her willingness to try new things like skiing and snorkeling to stay connected with her family.

We know that Laura is rejoicing in heaven and we will see her again. Funeral will be held at First Baptist Church of Lake Hills on ursday, March 9 at 10 a.m.

Scholarships: Whatcom County Dairy Women to offer

Continued from A3 haaven@juno.com, or by logging onto Whatcom County Dairy Women’s Facebook page.

All applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 4. Winners will be noti ed in May 2023.

Farm Expo

LYNDEN — Attend the seventh annual Whatcom Farm Expo on Saturday, March 4, held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the WECU Expo Building, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden.

is event o ers something for everyone. If you already operate a farm and are looking for new ideas or markets, are thinking of starting a small farm, or are making the transition from hobby to business, come learn about resources available to help you. is event is designed to

be an informal meet-andgreet and networking opportunity. Visitors will nd opportunities to engage with successful farm owners, market resources for local growers, community and farming advocacy groups. With exhibits for all ages, this event o ers the

opportunity to discover new resources to improve and expand productivity, animal and stream health, pasture quality, and homesteading happiness.

Hosted by Whatcom Conservation District and Whatcom County Public Works, the event is free, open to the public, and has

activities for all ages. Visit whatcomcd.org/whatcomfarm-expo for more details, including the list of speakers and talks that will happen throughout the day.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Coastal Realty, Eagle-Eye Aerial Solutions, LLC, & the Whatcom County Farm Bureau.

Association: Ferndale is ‘on the cusp of taking off’

Continued from A1 local businesses after the City of Ferndale agreed to fund the grant program, which it was able to do with funds from the American Restoration Plan Act.

Half was available to existing downtown businesses eligible for the grant, the remaining $200,000 designated to go toward funding prospective downtown businesses. To be considered, businesses were to be located within the main downtown area, as speci ed on the organization’s website. e window to be considered closed in August 2022.

e program was designed to assist both existing and incoming businesses that were impacted or delayed by COVID-19, according to the Ferndale Downtown Association website.

Grants were awarded to 16 businesses

last year, of which 15 have accepted.

“I think that really, the coolest thing about this process was regardless of how much they did or did not get for their funds, everybody took a step back and looked at their business and went, ‘Huh. What can I do here?’” said Sara Fassett, board president and chair of the grant committee.

She explained that it helped business owners consider ideas that might not come up on an average day while running their business. It was exciting to see them consider the possibilities to improve their businesses, Fassett said, which in turn, improves downtown. “It’s stu that is really going to be a draw to what is already becoming a really nice vibrant area, but a place where people are choosing to stay. And that’s our goal, is to get people to come stay here,” Fassett said.

Fassett pointed to District Brewing as an example of an incoming business awarded

grant money. “What a great entrance to downtown,” Fassett said. “It’s the funnest thing to come over that bridge and see that every day.”

A second round of applications will open this spring, according to Fassett. Incoming businesses are welcome to apply at any time, but there is an outstanding award that has not been accepted yet.

e Ferndale Downtown Association is a member of Main Street America, a movement committed to strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.

e Downtown Association has designed its plan to revitalize Ferndale’s Main Street based on outreach, promotion, design, and economic vitality. ese four points make up the four committees within the organization,

which community members are encouraged to join.

“We have opportunities. If you’re not a member, you can become a member of our association. It’s very inexpensive,” O’Brine said.

Membership starts at $30 for an individual, $50 for businesses with no more than 50 employees, then $100 for businesses with more than 50 employees. Each amount covers a year of membership and comes with various perks, such as radio advertisements and other unique ways to spread the word about the member’s business.

To learn more about the Ferndale Downtown Association, visit ferndaledowntown.com or email ferndaledowntownwa@gmail.com.

-- Contact Sarah McCauley at sarah@ lyndentribune.com

Funding: Ferndale leaders talk to possible sources

Continued from A1

City Hall on Main Street, a project that is in preliminary design, it was reported at the Tuesday meeting. ere will also be a trip to Washington, D.C., to reinforce city messaging via the rm CFM Consultants that Ferndale has hired to provide advocacy on federal dollars and policy, Burnett told the council.

On the matter of a civic campus, city leaders also visited Anacortes and Sedro-Woolley to see how those cities have set up facilities for best departmental

function, Public Works capital projects manager Katy Radder told the council.

Giving Ferndale Municipal Court proper chambers is seen as a big driver in the overall design process, city leaders said, as Ferndale continues to meet with Zervas Architects.

In other council action:

• Sara O’Connor, executive director of Ferndale Community Services, gave a one-year update on the organization that was created during COVID-19 using money made available by Congress to help communities cope.

“Our focus really is on basic

needs,” O’Connor said. “We did most of the things we said we were going to do.”

Accomplished were: setting up the new coordinated model, working on a strategic plan, expanding a board of directors and getting into fundraising.

e Ferndale Resources Center is open four days a week, trains volunteers better and is reaching more people, O’Connor said.

e organization helped 71 households avoid city water shuto , helped grow 6,600 pounds of food for the Ferndale Food Bank, provided shelter in severe weath-

er for 58, provided Christmas gifts to 600 kids, and supplied basic needs to 61 Ferndale School District families.

O’Connor highlighted homelessness as an urgency facing Ferndale. “We need to be part of the solution to the housing crisis,” she said. “ e need is getting greater even as COVID wanes.”

Councilor Ali Hawkinson thanked O’Connor for the work done, saying the Ferndale Community Center has saved enormous hours and dollars for the city “through providing really good service.” • Radder said creation of the

Metalworks Skate Park at Pioneer Park is on track to happen in 2023. It should go to bidding in April or May. e same is true, completion this year, for replacement of the Malloy Road Whiskey Creek culvert and a thorough redoing of street and utilities along ornton from Vista Drive to Malloy. Radder showed video of the laying of bridge girders for the ornton Overpass project, as well as the pouring of sidewalks for the connector even in winter. e long-awaited new tra c route is coming down to completion hoped for in late 2023.

BUSINESS

Keith Cox Autobahn becomes Mint Automotive

Carson Wileman buys business from longtime owner

By Bill Helm Editor

BELLINGHAM — In January, Keith Cox sold Keith Cox Autobahn, Inc. to longtime team member Carson Wileman.

Although Keith Cox Autobahn, Inc. is now Mint Automotive, Cox isn’t going anywhere – except back to his automotive roots.

In 2001, Cox started selling late model, lease return Volkswagens out of a little house on James Street. Two moves and 22 years later Keith Cox Autobahn, Inc. added Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz and MINI Cooper, as well as a limited number of Asian and domestic cars to the service list. Today, Cox is again selling cars – for Wileman.

“It’s kind of a partnership,” Cox said. “I’m excited to help Carson move forward.”

Wileman explained that the idea behind the new name is “like mint condition.”

“ e goal to keep our cars in ideal condition and to keep our cars fresh,” Wileman said.

Other than the change of ownership and the change of the name of the business, everything else stays the same at Mint Automotive, said Wileman, who started working for Cox in 2015 as a Ger-

man automobile technician.

“Business aside, we’re all people,” Wileman said. “Treating people the way I’d want to be treated.”

Wileman started working at Keith Cox Autobahn in 2015 after graduating from Walla Walla University. Two years later, he became shop foreman. Wileman said recently that he’s “always been into cars.”

“As a kid, I was into remote controls,” Wileman said. “When I got my rst car, I began working on it myself and grew my love of cars.”

Degreed in automotive technology and business management, Wileman said that owning his own business “has always been on my mind.”

“I’d been here probably ve years when Keith had approached me and asked if one day I’d be interested in buying the business,” Wileman said.

With seven full-time and four part-time employees, Mint Automotive is at 1814 Ellis St., next to the Bellingham Food Bank. Call 360-733-2721 for more information.

“If you sell cars and you do that well, the clients will come back to have you service their cars,” Cox said.

Wileman explained that he’s in the process of rebranding and designing new logos before making a chance to the company’s website. For now, visit keithcoxautobahn.com for more information.

Mint Automotive is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

-- Contact Bill Helm at bill@lyndentribune.com.

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Whatcom

READS welcomes Jess

Walter

WHATCOM — Whatcom READS welcomes award-winning author Jess Walter for March 2-4 events at venues throughout Whatcom County.

Walter is the author of this year’s Whatcom READS’ selection, e Cold Millions, as well as six other novels, two books of short stories and a non ction book. Visit whatcomreads.org to learn more about e

Cold Millions and author Jess Walter and to register for the upcoming author events.

Presented by all the public and academic libraries in Bellingham and Whatcom County and community partner Village Books, Whatcom READS celebrates reading, readers and community though the shared experience of a book. is year marks the program’s 15th anniversary.  Borrow e Cold Millions as a book, eBook, or audiobook from the Bellingham Public Library or Whatcom County Library System. Or purchase a copy from Village Books, which donates 10 percent

of each sale to Whatcom READS.

All programs are free except where noted. Pre-registration is required. Find more information and register at whatcom.reads. org/events.

Industrial Credit Union wins award

WHATCOM — Indus-

trial Credit Union has won the Doing Well by Doing Good Award in Mastercard’s fourth annual Mastercard Community Institutions Segment Awards.

Industrial’s Social Re-

sponsibility Committee is proud to promote community service, philanthropy, and charitable contributions to the nonpro t organizations that support those in need in Whatcom County.

According to a Feb. 24 press release, Industrial Credit Unionis “committed to creating a community where all individuals can thrive.”

“We’re thrilled to have our partner Mastercard recognize our e orts to promote a culture of caring for others and giving back,” the press release stated.

Industrial Credit Union has been a part of Whatcom County for more than 80 years. According to the

press release, Industrial Credit Unionis “dedicated to providing our members and community with thenancial services they need to thrive.”

Anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Whatcom County is eligible to become a member of Industrial Credit Union.

For the past several years, Mastercard has highlighted impressive achievements from Mastercard issuing nancial Institutions for their impact in their communities. Call 360-734-2043 or visit www.IndustrialCU. org to join.

Enter Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest

WHATCOM — Whatcom County poetry writers can submit a poem to the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest starting March 1.

Founded in 2006, the free annual contest is open to county residents of all ages and all levels of poetry experience. From each year’s submissions, two re-

spected Washington poets select 20 winning poems. is year’s judges are Bellingham poet Caitlin Scarano and Bellingham poet and artist Leslie Wharton.

Previously unpublished poems can be submitted throughout the month of March three ways:

• Email BoyntonPoetryContest@hotmail.com.

• Mail to P.O. Box 621, Bellingham, WA 98227.

• In person at Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

More submission details are available at  thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/contest.

Walk Award poems are displayed for a year in front of Bellingham Public Library, and placards of both Walk and Merit Award poems are also displayed for a year inside Whatcom Transportation Authority buses. Winning poets are invited to read at a public awards ceremony each May. e contest is a part of the Whatcom Poetry Series, a nonpro t organization.

Rameshinder: Will miss the 747

Continued from A4 lived on Beacon Hill that faced the old Boeing plant, he often stayed glued to his home’s windows to catch the planes being made and since then he kept telling his parents or anyone he met that he wanted to make planes –such was the in uence on him. Visiting the same plant with his elders every few weeks was also a common ritual. Hence, when he nished schooling he took up aeronautical engineering and it became his dream to be part of the Boeing family which eventually welcomed him in 1946.

In the early ‘60s, considering his passion, he was chosen to head their new aircraft project, and it turned out so enthralling on completion that airlines across the world wanted to include it in their eet.  Sutter who was also called the ‘father of 747’ never hung up his boots even after his retirement as he

kept mentoring several other Boeing projects by personally visiting the Boeing factory and continued writing columns and books on aviation. He also won several awards, including the prestigious United States Medal of Technology in 1985.

Boeing may have stopped the manufacturing of 747. But Sutter, the plane’s chief engineer who breathed his last at the age of 95 in August 2016, left an inspiring lesson for us: if we identify our passion, weave our dreams, stay focused on them and give our 100%, we can make a great contribution to the world. at rst 747 -100 he worked on along with his team, was ordered by Pan Am, which ew for the rst time from New York City to London on Jan. 22, 1970.

-- Rameshinder Sandhu is a freelance writer from Amritsar, Punjab, India, with family in Whatcom County.

Keith Cox, right, president of Keith Cox Autobahn, Inc., recently announced the sale of his business to long-term team member, Carson Wileman, left. (Courtesy photo)

Domestic violence bills improve victim safety

By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal

OLYMPIA — Victims of domestic violence will get more protection under a package of bills now moving through the state Legislature.

Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, is sponsoring House Bill 1715. e bill challenges the idea that domestic violence victims need to go into hiding and it holds the abusers accountable, she said.

e law would initiate statewide requirements for electronic monitoring with victim noti cation, it changes the process that requires surrendering rearms and it creates provisions under which a domestic violence victim can terminate a rental agreement.

Among other provisions, HB 1715 establishes the Domestic Violence Lethality Hotline seeking to determine just how much danger domestic violence perpetrators pose.

Davis said HB 1715 rejects the status quo where victims receive a court order promising safety that isn’t guaranteed.  e term “never event” is used in healthcare settings to describe situations that are so preventable, they should never occur; domestic violence homicide should fall under this category, she said.

Davis said murders follow consistent patterns and are predictable, but women are still killed every year in Washington by men they once loved.

“ is is unacceptable,” she said. “House Bill 1715 builds the system that domestic violence survivors deserve.”

Another bill sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, Senate Bill 5477, extends the missing murdered Indigenous women and people task force.

e law requires law enforcement personnel to enter missing person cases into the national missing and unidenti ed persons system if a person has not been found within 30 days of a report or if an agency suspects criminal activity is the cause of the disappearance, she said.

e bill also requires a task force to develop recommendations and best practices for the collaboration between law enforcement agencies and health services and seeks to improve communication with the families involved in the missing and murdered Indigenous people cases, Torres said.

Removing guns from the hands of abusers is another element that needs improvement, said Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline. As a prosecutor and public defender, Saloman said he has seen how easy it is for

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defendants to say they don’t own a gun and are released without anyone checking to see if the statement is true, he said.

Senate Bill 5231, sponsored by Saloman, will establish a process for issuing an emergency domestic violence no-contact order. It is awaiting assignment to the Senate oor.

Bill sponsors want to make it easier for o cers remove guns at the scene of a domestic violence incident and create immediate consequences for a defendant who later gets a gun after receiving the order, he said.

“We don’t need to have o cers go back a second time to serve an order, so it’s really important that at the scene, they be given the ability to get an emergency order over the phone by calling a judge,” he said.

Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, said 20 percent of all murders in Washington State are from domestic violence, as well as a quarter of rapes and more than half of simple assaults.

Black, Indigenous and Latinx women are at a higher risk for intimate partner related violence and homicides, she said. Disparities in homicide rates are seen more among women between the ages of 18-29.

Almost 60 percent of partner related homicides involve rearms, she said. Com-

pared to other high-income countries, women in the United States are more likely to be killed with a gun.

“ ose numbers tell a story that the people in our state need to hear,” Dhingra said. “ e need is urgent for stronger protections, better services and adequate funding for survivors of domestic violence.”

Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, said a lot of people know someone who has been affected by domestic violence, whether they know it or not.

She used to work with a young man with an incredible career in front of him, who is now in prison after tracking and killing his girlfriend, she said. e protection order his girlfriend had against him didn’t make a di erence, and the baby they had together witnessed its mother’s murder, she said.

“We must do better to protect those who are stalked, hunted, coerced, threatened, live in fear,” she said. “We owe it to our communities, we owe it to our families, we owe it to the children who watch what we do.”

-- e Washington State Journal is a nonpro t news website funded by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Learn more at wastatejournal. org.

Whatcom County schedules reception for public works director candidates

WHATCOM — Whatcom County will hold a reception to introduce the three nalists being considered to ll the County’s public works director position. e candidates are Elizabeth Kosa, Dawn Uchiyama and Mike Gent   e reception is planned for Friday, March 10 from

1:30–3 p.m. in the Civic Center Garden Level Conference Room, 322 N. Commercial St., Bellingham. During the reception, the candidates will have an opportunity to mingle and meet members of the community before and after brief presentations.

Kara Turner of Turner

HR Services is assisting Whatcom County with the process. County Executive Satpal Sidhu will review the forms in making his decision. County Council will have the opportunity to con rm the appointment when a recommendation is made. Whatcom County com-

menced a job search for the position following the resignation of Director Jon Hutchings in November.

e Public Works director oversees the largest Whatcom County department. Public Works’ primary objective is to maintain the integrity of the Whatcom

County Road System in an e cient, cost-e ective manner that provides safe travel for the public.

In addition, the department provides year-round ferry service to Lummi Island, ood control, noxious weed control, and natural resource and stormwater management.

e salary range for the position is $11,056-$16,053 monthly, depending on quali cations.

For more information, contact Jed Holmes, community outreach facilitator, Whatcom County Executive’s O ce at 360-410-5139 or jholmes@co.whatcom. wa.us.

Letters: County should make health board ‘more diverse, stronger’

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knowledge.

Additionally, the board should include consumers of public health who have self-identi ed as having faced signicant health inequities with public health programs.

Because Whatcom County includes tribal lands, the board of health should include a tribal representative selected by the American Indian Health Commission.

According to RCW 70.05.030, a local board of health “comprised solely of elected o cials may retain this composition if the local health jurisdiction had a public health advisory committee or board with its own bylaws established on Jan. 1, 2021 ...”

However, other Washington counties have recon gured their health boards recently to make them more diverse and stronger than they’ve ever been. Whatcom County should do the same.

Erika Lautenbach, Health Department director, and Satpal Sidhu, Whatcom County executive, who was instrumental in her hiring, should take the lead on recon guring our health department board to be in line with what other Washington

state counties have done: represent core values of excellence, participation, respect, leadership, science and innovation.

Sheri Lambert Laurel

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Letters should be emailed to editor@ lyndentribune.com and must be received by noon Monday if they are to publish in that Wednesday’s newspaper.

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Heinrichs: Hope deferred makes the heart sick

Continued from A4 side building reconstruction going on to restore to the former status.

Yes, I’m making reference to building up that which was destroyed by the ood. Why? Because it is easy to forget someone else’s pain when it is far away from where you are and you don’t see it daily.

You also don’t drive down streets yet to be repaired, fences that have been pushed over needing support, buildings that have yet to be xed. You can forget that something still needs to happen to protect communities that have worked hard to bring the beauty back and safety of life and property.

Our communities are working hard to restore services. Just last week, Sumas library opened to the public once again. It is very nicely done, bright and inviting. Sta welcoming and helpful. A place where community can again gather once. Soon, story time for children will start, as well as other programs. More stores are opening in Sumas. Events will happen in Sumas once again that bring people together.

We are very thankful for people who like the

Friends of the Library are planning events. e museum hopes to open in the near future. ey are people who volunteer time to help create community. Check out the calendar of events that are coming up. at brings us back to hope. Proverbs 13:12 talks about hope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. So it is. We hope the politicians will

be diligent in performing their duties to protect the communities they are elected to serve. Are they working to protect people and property? Have they earned our trust? If they are not, maybe we should be looking for those who will? Just asking.

-- Judy and Bob Heinrichs moved to Sumas from Canada where they had lived for 27-plus years.

the author. Your letter or guest opinion must include your full name, complete address and telephone number. Your address and telephone number will not be printed in the newspaper, but will be used for verication by newspaper sta . Neither unsigned letters nor letters containing personal attacks of a libelous nature will be published.

e Tribune and Record newspapers reserve the right to edit or refuse any letter. Furthermore, space limitations may also preclude letters from being published.

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

Stalking would be the same crime, online or in person

By Alexandria Osborne Washington State Journal

OLYMPIA — Stalking is stalking, whether it is in person or online, and they will be treated as identical crimes if a bill presented in the Legislature is adopted.

Under current law, a person commits the crime of stalking if they repeatedly follow someone with the intent to intimidate and harass.

“Unfortunately, scholarly literature indicates that law enforcement has a tendency to downplay the behavior because the individual acts of stalking are not typically criminal on their own and do not appear threatening to someone who doesn’t understand the context,” said Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, the sponsor of HB 1696.

A person commits the crime of cyberstalking when they knowingly install electronic tracking devices on someone without consent.  Stalking is a gross misdemeanor but can be a felony under certain circumstances. ese exceptions include when the perpetrator has already been convicted of stalking or if the stalking violates an existing

protective order.

Cyberstalking is a gross misdemeanor as well, with certain circumstances classifying it as a felony as well.

Under the proposed bill, the criminal charges for cyberstalking would be the same as stalking — a gross misdemeanor and a class B felony under certain circumstances — and cyberstalking would fall under the crime of stalking rather than being its own crime.

If a victim is experiencing substantial emotional distress, it would count as one of the elements of crime for stalking under HB 1696.

Davis said former intimate partners are to blame for 94% of domestic violence homicides, and over half of those victims reported being stalked to police before the murder.

Contrary to popular belief, stalking in a physical and remote form are both equally predictive of violence, she said.

-- e Washington State Journal is a non-pro t news website funded by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Learn more at wastatejournal.org.

Larsen tours Whatcom County

Roger Janssen, left, president and CEO of 3DX Industries, Inc., talks with Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02)during a tour Thursday, Feb. 16 of the company’s facility in Ferndale’s Grandview Industrial Park. Congressman Larsen also visited Northwest Indian College in Bellingham and met Ferndale Mayor Greg Hansen, and with Everson Mayor John Perry, Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch andNooksack Mayor Kevin Hester. (Photo courtesy Dave Brumbaugh)

Mandatory recess for elementary students approved over objections

positive youth development,” Nobles said. “What we know about recess is it can lower cortisol levels. It can increase problem-solving, and it can help

our students build relationships with each other when they are playing.”

Some lawmakers argued a teacher’s ability to take away recess is the only appropriate form of leverage they have to counter de ant behavior.

“I think the underlying bill

is overly prescriptive and could create quite a bit of challenge to school districts throughout the state,” said Sen. Brad Hawkins, REast Wenatchee. “ e appropriate venue to deal with this bill is for parents within their local communities with their locally elected school boards, not the Washington

State Senate.”  e bill now moves to the House of Representatives.

-- e Washington State Journal is a non-pro t news website funded by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Learn more at wastatejournal.org.

PREP BASKETBALL

Nooksack Valley continues dominant playoff run

Nooksack Valley senior Hallie Kamphouse releasing a threepoint shot. Kamphouse had 14 points in the Pioneers 65-16 win over Bellevue Christian to advance in the state tournament.

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

MOUNT VERNON — Nooksack Valley throttled Bellevue Christian 65-16 in the opening round of state on Friday, Feb. 24.

With the win, the Pioneers advanced straight to the state quarter nals next week in Yakima and also gave themselves more practice time in-between games.

Bellevue Christian held a record of 21-1 heading into this one, but they had not faced a team with Nooksack Valley’s pedigree. e Pioneers were sti ing on defense, as they only allowed three eld goals in the rst half. Bellevue Christian struggled to get any semblance of o ensive production going all game. e Pioneers were led by the alwaysconsistent Devin Coppinger, who had a game-high 16 points. Senior Hallie Kamphouse lit it up from beyond the arc with four three-pointers to contribute to her 14 total points. As a team, the Pioneers hit 10

three-pointers on a very e ective shooting night. Kamphouse said they knew they had to play strong defense and have a good shooting night.

“We had a really good shooting night, all of us,” Kimball said. “ e three is a great weapon for us.”

Nooksack Valley had two other players that scored in double digits; three-point specialist junior Kaylee Anderson had 12 points and junior Lainey Kimball was right there with 10 points.

e Pioneers ran a lethal half-court press that caused numerous turnovers by Bellevue Christian. e Vikings had immense trouble getting a shot o as the Pioneers smothered all their players. Nooksack Valley's defense led them to a 22-4 by the end of the rst quarter.

It was a quick start for Kamphouse, who ended the rst quarter with two threeSee Nooksack Valley on B2

Lynden Christian advances to state quarterfinals

LC uses big second half to close out

Overlake

Nathan Schumock

Sports Editor

MOUNT VERNON —

e Lynden Christian boys pulled away late in a 69-49 win against Overlake on Saturday, Feb. 25 to move on to the state quarternals.

LC senior Tyler Sipma and junior Jeremiah Wright were the closers for the Lyncs as they both came alive in the fourth quarter.

Sipma had a team-high 26 points, with 10 of those points coming in the nal quarter. Wright was second on the team with 18 points.

Sipma said by the sec-

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ond half they saw some shots go through and it gave them the momentum to nish the game with a win.

Gri n Dykstra also had a nice game from the eld with 16 points and four three-pointers. As a team, the Lyncs had 11 threepoint makes.

Overlake had three players all 6’4” or taller and they made it di cult on the LC interior through the rst few quarters of the game.

Jack Wiley was the leading scorer for Overtake with 16 points, followed by Jake Shuey with 15.

Overlake came out very aggressive and led the whole rst quarter until LC sophomore Gannon Dykstra hit a last-second threepoint shot to tie the game up. e score was knotted at 12-12 heading into the second quarter.

Sipma said it took them some time to adjust to the

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physicality and aggressiveness of Overlake. “ eir physicality and size de nitely messed with us for the rst quarter,” Sipma said. “By the second half, we needed to calm down a little bit as a team and let the game come to us.”

In the second quarter,

Gri n Dykstra carried the o ensive load. He scored eight of LC’s 17 points in the quarter and helped give them a 29-25 lead going into halftime. e Lync’s made some adjustments in the second half and started to break away.

Gri n Dykstra had another solid quarter with eight points and Sipma was right behind him with six. Wright and senior Braden Kuik manned the paint to make it tougher for the Overlake big men to score.

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LC Junior Jeremiah Wright going up-and-under the hoop for a basket. Wright had 18 points in the Lync’s win against Overlake on Saturday, Feb. 25. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

LC senior Gri n Dykstra driving by a defender. Dykstra had 16 points and shot the lights out from three in their win over Overlake. (Nathan Schumock/ Lynden Tribune)

(Nathan Schumock/ Lynden Tribune)

Lynden Christian edges Cashmere to advance

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

MOUNT VERNON —

e Lynden Christian girls advanced to the state quarter nals after a hard-fought 61-51 win over Cashmere on Saturday, Feb. 25.

e Lyncs used a 17-4 run in the second quarter to give themselves a nice cushion for the remainder of the game. Cashmere did not back down despite the strong play from the Lyncs in the rst half.

LC sophomore Grace

Hintz led the game with 21 points, followed by senior Demi Dykstra with 14. On the Cashmere side of the ball, Maddie Hammond and Ellie Bessonette caused problems for the LC defense. Hammond led the team with 15 points and Bessonette had 14.

LC head coach Brady Bomber said they were challenged by the aggressiveness of Cashmere.

“We knew we were going to have our hands full,” Bomber said. “I thought our girls for the most part

did a pretty nice job managing that.”

e rst quarter showcased strong defense from each side. Up until the nal second of the rst, the teams were locked at 10-10, but LC senior Daisy Poag hit a buzzer beating three to give LC a 13-10 lead heading into the next quarter of play.

e second quarter is when the Lyncs started to go to work. Hintz settled in and scored seven straight LC points to kick o their big second-quarter run. Cashmere battled back following the 17-4 LC run and brought the game within ten points heading into halftime. e Lyncs had a 32-23 lead going into the break.

Hintz said her teammates did a great job of nding her for shot attempts. She said the game plan was to play as a team and nd the right shots.

“Whatever shot is open we are going to take, it did not matter who was scoring as long as we are scoring,” Hintz said.

e Lyncs saw their

highest o ensive production in the third quarter as they outscored Cashmere 21-12. LC used a balanced attack in the third, with six of their players scoring in the period.

Hintz led the way with six points to give LC a 53-40 lead going into the fourth quarter.

Cashmere got a little closer in the fourth quarter, but the LC defense held strong and locked down a rst-round victory.

With the win, the Lyncs advance to the state quarter nals and do not have to play an extra game. ey will face the winner of No. 8 Bellevue Christian and No. 9 Freeman on ursday, March 2, in Yakima at 2 p.m.

Bomber said their tough match against Cashmere will help prepare them for their games next week.

“We knew we were going to have our hands full today,” Bomber said. “We showed a lot of really positive things that we did well and there will be a lot of moments that we can learn from.”

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Lynden boys knock off three-seed Renton

Lynden moves on to quarterfinals

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

AUBURN — e Lynden Lions boys team defeated No. 3 Renton 70-52 on Friday, Feb. 24 to move on to the state quarter nals in Yakima.

Lynden used big days by Junior Anthony Canales and senior Coston Parcher to get by Renton. Canales had a game-high 23 points, followed by Parcher with 15. e Lions opened up

the second half on a 19-0

run to launch themselves ahead of Renton. Lynden head coach Brian Roper said, "I didn't wanna do anything to mess it up so I just watched and enjoyed it."

Roper added that senior Treyson Smiley did a lot of little things right to help the Lions get the win. He had 10 rebounds, among other things that do not show up in the stat sheet.

Parcher and senior Kobe Baar locked down the two leading Renton scorers and opened the doors for Canales to blow the roof o on o ense.

Lynden moves right into the round of eight at state with the win and they will

see the winner of No. 13 North Kitsap and No. 5 Sehome. Sehome is expected to win that game, but anything can happen in Yakima. Lynden has already played Sehome twice this year and lost both of the games. It will be a clash of rivals if Lynden and Sehome meet for the third time in the quarter nals. Roper said, "At this point in the season everybody will be good and we are a good team also."

"I feel like we are playing well right now and our guys are con dent and together," Roper said. "So we are excited to be heading to Yakima and the quarternals."

Nooksack Valley: Pioneers throttle Bellevue Christian

Continued from B1 pointers, including one buzzer-beater to end the rst.

Nooksack Valley head coach Shane Wichers said they shot the ball well and stretched out the Bellevue Christian zone.

“We always talk about defense feeds your o ense,” Wichers said. e second quarter was a continuation of defensive dominance for the Pioneers. ey only allowed three points on a eld goal and a free throw. Nooksack Valley outscored Bellevue Christian 15-3 in the second. Kimball scored six points and led the Pioneers in the second. ey went into halftime with a 37-7 lead over Bellevue Christian. With about three minutes remaining in the third quar-

ter, Nooksack Valley went ahead by 40 points and the mercy rule clock was in play.

e Pioneers went into the fourth quarter with a 54-10 lead.

e Pioneers showed o their depth in the nal quarter as they ran the reserve unit in to score another 11 points and secure the Nooksack Valley victory. With the win, Nooksack Valley holds a 24-1 season record and has been a runaway train all year. Wichers said anything can happen in the playo s, but as long as they advance, it does not matter how it happens.

“We just try to focus one game at a time and be our best and play at our speed,” Wichers said.

e Pioneers will play again ursday, March 2 against the winner of Cashmere and Annie Wright.

Athlete of the Week

Hallie Kamphouse helped propel the Pioneers to an opening round win over Bellevue Christian. She had four three-pointers and a total of 14 points for the night. She was the second leading scorer for Nooksack Valley.

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Nooksack Valley senior Taylor Lentz reaching over two Bellevue Christian players for a rebound. The Pioneers advanced to the quarterfinals after the win and will see Cashmere or Annie Wright for their next playo game. (Nathan Schumock/ Lynden Tribune)

sophomore Grace Hintz drives past a defender. Hintz had a game-high 21 points in their win over Cashmere. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

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Lynden forward Brant Heppner, pictured in a game earlier this year, against Burlington-Edison. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

White River upsets Lynden in opening round

White River explodes in second half to put Lynden away

Nathan Schumock

Sports Editor

MOUNT VERNON —

e Lynden Lions girls dropped a crucial opening round game against White River on Saturday, Feb. 25.

e Lions fell 51-45 and will have to play in the round of 12 instead of advancing straight to the quarter nals. eir path to the state championship game just got much tougher. Lynden will have to play an additional game on Wednesday, March 1, against No. 10 Othello.

White River used a massive third quarter to take

control of the game. ey came out of the locker room after half-time with a whole new energy and an inability to miss, while the Lions could not seem to nd the bottom of the net. White River outscored Lynden 22-8 in the third quarter.

Lynden head coach Vic Wol s said White River matched up better after halftime with their fullcourt press.

“Quite frankly we had a number of possessions where we did not do or run what we were supposed to be doing,” Wol s said.

e Lions came out hot in the rst quarter, with ve players recording a basket.

Haylee Koetje led the Lions in the rst quarter with ve points. On the night, Koetje had a game-high 17 points.

Lynden went into the second quarter with a 15-12 lead.

Koetje continued her strong start in the second quarter with another four points. e Lions slightly outscored White River 11-

10 in the second to give them a 26-22 lead going into the halftime break.

After halftime, it was a completely di erent game. White River came out with a mission and made almost every shot they took. ey scored four three-pointers and seemed to get every roll and bounce. e Lions had the exact opposite experience, all of their shots were rolling in and out of the hoop. Lynden was successful on just three eld goals and a pair of free throws.

Wol s said they came out in the third quarter and we were not as prepared to play.

“ e biggest di erence is one team buried shots when they came their way and another team struggled to put shots in,” Wol s said.

Lynden did not collapse, it was more that the White River squad played out of their mind. e Hornets went into the fourth quarter with a 44-34 lead and shifted the momentum dramatically.

e Lions did not concede easily and their ght was clear to see in the fourth quarter. Junior Mya VanderYacht and freshman Payton Mills both hit big shots in the nal quarter to try and bring Lynden back into it but it was not enough. e Lions outscored White River 11-7 in the fourth but could not claw the lead back.

Lynden is now in an unfortunate spot in the 2A state bracket. Had the Lions won, they would have been on the opposite side of top-seeded Ellensburg, but because of the loss they will have to play Ellensburg in the quarter nals should they move on. Ellensburg is 22-0 this season and has been unstoppable. eir lowest win margin was 10 points, so it will be a tall task for the Lions should they advance to the quarter nals. Wol s said he told the girls they did not lack work ethic, one team just executed better.

Lynden Christian: Lyncs pull away late in win

Continued from B1

LC head coach Tim Zylstra said the big things on their board were defense and rebounding and that brought them back into the game.

“We were able to take advantage of our speed and spread the oor. When you make shots it is a lot easier,” Zylstra said.

In the fourth, LC exploded on o ense. Sipma and Wright led the charge for a combined 20 points in the nal quarter. e reserves were subbed in once LC pulled ahead by more than 20 points and they held down the win to advance to

the quarter nals. LC will play again on ursday, March 2 in their rst Yakima state game. ey will see the winner of No. 2 Zillah and No. 10 Seattle Academy. Zillah was knocked o by Blaine on Friday, Feb. 25 to put them in the round of 12. ere could be an early matchup between the one and two seeds.

Zylstra said it feels good to be in the quarter nals and they have some extra time to prepare for their next game.

“You are going to have a good opponent no matter what,” Zylstra said

Lynden senior Adia Newcomb loading up for a three-point shot. The Lions fell 51-45 against White River to move to the round of 12 at state. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Lynden junior Haylee Koetje forcing a White River ball carrier down the baseline. The Lions lost 51-45 to White River on Saturday, Feb. 25 to move to the round of 12 in Yakima. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Lynden freshman Payton Mills backing down two White River defenders. Mills had 10 points in the Lions losing e ort against White River. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

LC senior Lane Dykstra elevating for a layup. The Lyncs defeated Overlake 6949 to advance to the state quarterfinals. (Nathan Schumock/ Lynden Tribune)

LC senior Tyler Sipma sending a pass from the baseline. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Community Calendar

March 1 and March 15

Painting with Anne

Come brush up on your skills or learn how to paint with Anne on March 1 and March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. You will use acrylic paints and you will leave with a finished picture. There is a fee of $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Sign up before is required. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter. org.

March 1

Birchwood Garden Club

Birchwood Garden Club’s next meeting is from 7-9 p.m. March 1 at the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St. Tom Thornton from Cloud Mountain Nursery will talk about fruit tree selection and care. Thornton will provide a review of the fruit tree varieties that work best in the area, tree care for optimal fruit production and tree health. The optimal time to plant fruit trees is now, so this is your chance to identify the best fruit trees for you garden. Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit counties.

March 2-April 1

Gardening green

Like to have a beautiful ornamental garden that also helps to keep Whatcom waters clean? WSU Extension’s five-part live online gardening green course will teach essential principles for landscape gardening success using less water, and little-to-no fertilizer or pesticides. Learn how to nourish healthy soil and ways to reduce your

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garden chores. By the end of the course, you’ll have the framework for a landscape plan customized to your site and lifestyle. To learn more or register visit extension.wsu.edu/ whatcom/nr/gardening-greenor contactclniles@wsu.edu or (360) 778-5812.

March 2-4

Ferndale High School performs Les Misérables Ferndale High School’s theater department will perform Les Misérables in the school’s auditorium, 5830 Golden Eagle Drive. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on March 2-3, as well as two shows on March 4, a 1 p.m. matinee and an evening show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for students and seniors.

March 2

Connections with Caregiving Mariah Davis, NWRC Outreach Specialist, will host a virtual open house for people interested in becoming in-home caregivers. Davis will provide information about the hiring process through Consumer Direct WA (CDWA), referrals to Medicaid-contract agencies, answer questions about in-home caregiving, and provide resources and support for those trying to work through the process. Everyone is welcome, registration not required, so join us virtually at https://us06web. zoom.us/j/82158626557. Meeting ID: 821 5862 6557.

March 3 Cheryl Hodge piano concert Cheryl Hodge will perform some jazz piano music beginning at 12:45 p.m. March 3 at the Lynden Community/

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Senior Center at 401 Grover St. Hodge was recently featured on San Bernardino’s NPR station and regularly performs locally in Bellingham. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

March 3-12 Fiddler on the Roof Lynden High School’s theater arts department will present Fiddler on the Roof, March 3-12, at Judson Auditorium (the old Lynden Middle School), 516 Main St., Lynden. Showtimes are 7 p.m. March 3-4 and March 10-11, and at 3 p.m. March 5 and March 12. Tickets are all general admission and only sold at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (65 and older) and students (K-12). Call (360) 354-4401 or email LHSDramaPublicity@gmail.com for more information.

March 3-April 1

Whatcom READS Art Challenge

Allied Arts of Whatcom County, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, will host the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge from March 3-April 1. The challenge is a partnership with the Bellingham and Whatcom libraries’ Whatcom READS program. Local artists were tasked with reading this year’s chosen book, The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Artists are then invited to create works inspired by their reading of the book. Also featured in the gallery are works by Kiki Cardarelli, Harmoney Devauney, Lyz Stamen, Jessica Silver, and Rupert Ayton. Allied Arts is a nonprofit gallery, proceeds from all sales go toward supporting the arts in the community. Email kelly@alliedarts.org for more information.

Lynden Winter Ride program

Sign-ups are open for this year’s Lynden Winter Ride program, a multiweek chaperoned ski and snowboard program for all ability levels, especially beginners. The program is open to all students in grades 6-12 who live in the Lynden School District boundaries, not just Lynden public students. The dates of the trips are Saturdays in March: 4, 11, 18, and 25. More details, contact information, and the sign-up link is available at lyndenwinterride.org.

March 7

Fire safety talk

Lynden Assistant Fire Chief Christy Watson will speak about home safety and Daylight Savings Time at 12:45 p.m. March 7 at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

March 9

Boogie Woogie Kid Live In Concert

Toe tappin’ fun music for the whole family presented by Be The One Community Mentor Programs. Be the One began in Lynden 10 years ago with the missionof cultivating strong communities through mentoring relationships.What began in 2013 with just six mentors and six students has now impacted more than 450 students in Lynden, Ferndale and Nooksack Valley. Come celebrate with us at NCCTK Church, 1816 18th St., Lynden.Adults $10, youth $5, kids under 6 are free.Tickets available atBeTheOneToday.org/BoogieWoogie.

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APPLICANT: Riley Marcus, AVT

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22002-ANX-PET, 22001-ANX-INT PROJECT NAME: Friberg Annexation

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 25, 2023, the Design Review Board of the City of Lynden, received an application from JWR Design on behalf of Sublime Homes LLC, regarding the property described below:

LOT 5 OF THE DEJONG LONG PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITORS

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project manager (10 points); and interview/oral presentation if requested (30 points).

Scope: Provide engineering services design-engineering and construction-engineering services for upgrading Sewer Pump Station #16, including the creation of plans, specifications, estimates and ancillary services. The project includes increasing flow capacity from about 400 GPM to about 1300 GPM, adding a generator, and controls. The pump station is located at Portal Way 0.2 miles north of the I-5 underpass.

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The City of Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation as described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing.

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PROJECT LOCATION: Annex a portion of subarea 1 as defined by the City of Ferndale “Annexation Blueprint 2016”. The area consists of 11 parcels of land situated north of Thornton Road, east of Olson Road and west of Church Road totaling approximately 110 acres. Parcel numbers: 390113356038, 390113320107, 390113304035, 390113261031, 390113228033, 390113208201, 390113378025, 390113154103, 390113188103, 390113187034, & 390113153034. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposal to annex approximately 110 acres of land.

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2021-0902284 Parcel Number: 390205-385100-0000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 10, 2023, 10:00 AM, at main entrance Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Whatcom, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT B, AS DELINEATED ON AMENDED MERSHON SHORT PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGE 16, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1528026, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON;EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE MOBILE HOME LYING THEREON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B:A 30-FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES, AS DELINEATED ON AMENDED MERSHON SHORT, PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13 OF PLATS, PAGE 16 UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1528026,RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. NOTE FOR INFORMATIONAL

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September 10, 2021, executed by LLOYD A. HUNGATE AND KORENE L. HUNGATE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, THE ESTATE OF KORENE L HUNGATE, THE ESTATE OF LLOYD A HUNGATE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded September 15, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0902284 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CITIZENS BANK, N.A. and recorded June 15, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-0601720 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Whatcom County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Citizens Bank, N.A. FKA RBS Citizens, N.A., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE

without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding

possession or encumbrances

on B5

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THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO

GOVERNMENT LOT 1,

holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written

RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248 THE ESTATE OF KORENE L HUNGATE 1834 Grandview Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 THE ESTATE OF LLOYD A HUNGATE 1834 Grandview Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 by both first class and certified mail on October 5, 2022, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place October 4, 2022 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE

to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/24/2018, recorded 10/2/2018, under Instrument No. 2018-1000164, Book XX, Page XX records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from MARIO JOSEPH

Services, Inc., the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20200101620 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $83,021.87 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $328,642.46, together with interest as provided in the Note from 1/1/2020 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 3/31/2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/20/2023 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 3/20/2023 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 3/20/2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the

Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 8/2/2022. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663) or Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development:

Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-22937963-SW. Dated: 11/18/2022 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 9250241 Trustee Sale Number: WA22-937963-SW Sale Line: 800-2802832 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0182345 3/1/2023 3/22/2023

Published March 1 & 22, 2023

Notice to Creditors

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

In re Estate of RONALD K. KJERLAND, Deceased No. 23-4-00092-37 NOTICE TO

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

Date of filing Notice to Creditors:

February 6, 2023

Date of first publication:

February

Summons

Bellingham, WA 98225. SUBMITTED THIS 10th DAY OF JANUARY, 2023. NOOKSACK INDIAN TRIBE, OFFICE OF TRIBAL ATTORNEY Rickie W. Armstrong, WSBA #34099 Tribal Attorney 5047 Mt. Baker Hwy P.O. Box 63 Deming, WA 98244 Tel: (360) 592-4158 ext. 1009 Fax: (360) 592-2227 rarmstrong@nooksack-nsn.gov

Published January 18, 25, February 1,

ANTIQUES

Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell

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

DeWaard & Bode Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham Outlet Store: 4175 Hannegan Road B’ham 360-733-5900 • www.dewaardandbode.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Hinton Chevrolet 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

BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS

Sunset Beauty Supply

1225 E. Sunset Dr. # 150, Bellingham

360-738-0359 • www.sunsetbeautysupply.com

CABINETS

Lynden Interiors

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

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

CARPET CLEANING

Northwest Professional Services

360-354-4145 • www.npsclean.com

191 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden

CEMETERIES

Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com

East Wiser Lake Rd., Lynden • 360-647-4001

Lynden Cemetery • www.lyndencemetery.com

South Side of Front St., Lynden • 360-647-4001

CLEANING SUPPLIES

Bay City Supply

360-671-7400 • www.baycitysupply.com

P.O. Box 2073, 1250 Iowa Street Bellingham, WA 98229

COFFEE

Cruisin Coffee

1976 Kok Rd., Lynden Town Plaza, Lynden

5885 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-738-3789

COMPUTER SERVICES

Lynden Computer Services

360-319-5923 • lyndencomputer.com

CONCRETE

Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC

360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com

CONSTRUCTION

TSquared Inc Construction & Roofing

Troy Visser • 360-815-2616

DENTAL

Premier Dental Center

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

DRYER VENT CLEANING

Christensen Home Services 360-594-1468 • P.O. Box 29286, Bellingham www.facebook.com/ChristensenHomeServices

EYE CARE

Everson Vision Clinic, Dr. Alex Ilyin, OD

205 W Main St, Everson • 360-966-0445 Bethgutman.evc@aol.com

FARM & GARDEN

CHS Northwest

3500 Meridian St., Bellingham • 360-734-4010

1720 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale • 360-380-0578

415 Depot St., Lynden • 360-306-3800

119 17th St., Fairway, Lynden • 360-354-5671

300 Main St., Lynden • 360-354-1198

102 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4193

www.chsnw.com

Portal Way Farm and Garden

6100 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-384-3688

www.PortalWayFarmAndGarden.com

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

FINE JEWELRY

Originals by Chad

521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210

FLORISTS

Lynden Florea

306 Front St., Suite B, Lynden 360-306-8819 • lyndenflorea.com

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

Whatcom Cremation & Funeral

“Our Community’s Most Affordable Cremations & Burials - from $1095” 360-734-7073 • wcremation.com

FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

Colony House Furniture

303 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5554

www.colonyhousefurniturelynden.com

GARAGE DOORS

Overhead Door Company of Bellingham

202 Ohio St, Bellingham • 360-734-5960

www.ohdbellingham.com

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc.

250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-3400

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop

6605 Northwest Dr., Ferndale • 360-312-1431

www.appelcheese.com

GREASE TRAP

CLEANING

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828

www.liljohnsanitary.net

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

Louis Auto Glass

1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840

407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232

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

GLASS, CONT.

Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com

110 7th St., Lynden • 360-354-3937

6172 Portal Wy., Ferndale • 360-384-5956

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

Lynden Family Medicine • 360-354-1333

1610 Grover St., Suite D-1, Lynden

Birch Bay Family Medicine • 360-371-5855

8097 Harborview Rd., Blaine

www.familycarenetwork.com

Ferndale Family Medical Center • 360-384-1511

5580 Nordic Way, Ferndale

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Lynden Interiors

2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149

www.lyndeninteriors.com

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223

4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham

HOME LOANS

Leader One Financial Corporation

David Ohligschlager, Branch Manager

102 Grover St., #208, Lynden • 360-815-1768

www.daveo.leader1.com • daveo@leader1.com

NMLS #12007 & #422225

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL

Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc

8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868

www.amywarenski.com

Brown & Brown

501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488

Country Financial®, Len Corneto

102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197

Country Financial®

Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative

1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975

Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC

4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham

360-527-2334 • hicllc.net

Guide Insurance Services

1780 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-2200

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

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

Oltman Insurance & Financial Services

360-354-5988

8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden

Vibrant USA

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

VanDalen Insurance

Shane VanDalen

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

LUMBER

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

MEDIATION

Bellingham Mediation & Consulting

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

MEDICARE INSURANCE

PLANS

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

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

VanDalen Insurance

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

Vibrant USA

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

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

Environmental Pest Control Inc.

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

PRINT & PUBLISHING

Lynden Print Company www.LyndenPrintCo.com

113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444

Lynden Tribune www.LyndenTribune.com

113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444

REAL ESTATE

Home Smart One Realty- Kyle Christensen 360-594-1468 • kylechristensenrealty.com

414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham

Real Estate Support Services, LLC

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

facebook.com/RealEstateSupportServicesLLC

RE/MAX Whatcom County- Rick Meyer Branch Manager, GRI, CRS, SRES 1841 Front St, Lynden • 360-410-1213 www.meyermax.com • rmeyer@remax.net

RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE STORAGE

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

RECYCLING, REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS

Green Earth Technology

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

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Coconut Kenny’s 1740 Labounty Dr. Ste #1, Ferndale • 360-656-5974 8122 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-392-8435 Little Caesars 1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656

ROOFING

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

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

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

SOLAR & REFRIGERATION

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

License # GLACIPL858KO

SPORTS & RECREATION

Dave’s Sports Shop 1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591 Lynden Skateway 421 Judson Street, Lynden • 360-354-3851 www.LyndenSkateway.com

VETERINARY

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

VITAMINS

Lynden Nutrition Center 527 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4884

Wedding Planner 2023

Beauty Salon

Serenity Beauty Lounge

360-714-8900

serenity@serenity-beautylounge.com

www.serenity-beautylounge.com

Serenity Beauty Lounge is a full service salon that focuses on making sure everyone leaves feeling beautiful and relaxed. We offer a wide range of services, including nails, pedicures, hair, waxing, facials, eyelash lifts & tint and eyelash extensions. Our team specializes in making sure you and your bridal party feel gorgeous for your special day. Contact us to book an appointment today!

Bridal Parties/Showers

Flow Motion

360-393-8829

1920 Main Street, Suite 19

Ferndale, WA 98248

MoveInFlowMotion.com

Looking for a fun, revitalizing way to celebrate the upcoming special day?

Flow Motion offers a wide variety of activities and spa amenities perfect for groups of any size. Enjoy a day at the spa with massages, saunas, and their special Himalayan salt cave as well as their amethyst crystal cave. Or sign up for an aerial yoga party for a memorable experience full of laughter and fun. Half day, full day, and hourly rates available. Call 360-393-8829 for reservation details.

Catering

Crave Catering

360-223-4900

donna@cravecatering.net

www.cravecatering.net

Personalized care for your catered affair.

If you are looking for local, chef inspired food & beverage delivered, presented, or served to your guests, Crave Catering can help! We are available for all aspects of your event from party planning and vendor coordination to meal service. Consider Crave Catering for your intimate to large scale weddings and reception celebrations, benchmark occasions, corporate events, non-profit functions, and general family dining. Our staff is professional and the food is amazing!

Kelly’s O’Deli

360- 384-1702

kellysodelicatering@gmail.com

www.kellysodelicatering.com

We have been catering in Bellingham and Whatcom County since 1985.

If you’re looking for a local caterer for your small to large company event, family gathering, or beautiful wedding, we can service your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We understand that casual can still be absolutely delicious! Call us today.

Floral

Jensen’s Ferndale Floral

360-384-1616

2071 Vista Dr. Ferndale, WA 98248

Weddings, Receptions, Funerals, Corporate Accounts, Events, Gifts, Plants, Balloon Bouquets. Local & Worldwide Delivery. www.jensenferndalefloral.com

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

Lynden Florea

360-306-8819

306 Front St., Suite B Lynden, WA 98264

Serving in weddings in Whatcom County since 2005. Previously Ever After Floral. Happily serving for a smooth & beautiful wedding day! Stop by M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Lynden Florea owner/designer Judy Hazel

Informal Wear

Bella Boutique & Consignment

360-778-1181

1887 Main St., Suite 103 Ferndale, WA 98248

Bellaboutiqueferndale.com

Looking for wedding guest attire

that won't break the bank?

Well look no further!

Stop by to browse our selection of trending and seasonal clothing for women and men. We carry jewelry, handbags, beauty products, dresses, skirts, men‘s pants & button ups and so much more! We also carry women’s plus size. 90% of our items are consigned, so you will definitely find a one-of-a-kind piece, or check out our boutique section!

Check out our website to peek at what we carry and follow our Facebook/Instagram pages for more details and for sale announcements!

Invitations & Programs

Lynden Print Co.

360-354-4444

113 6th St., Lynden Wedding invitations, announcements, envelopes, letterhead and more! Everything you need to announce your special day! Call today to see how we can help. www.lyndenprintco.com

Jewelry

Borthwick Jewelry

360-384-2803

1730 La Bounty Drive #5, Ferndale borthwickjewelry.com

Family-owned in Ferndale for 25 years, Borthwick Jewelry is more than just reliable. With handpicked, quality gold and silver jewelry as well as handpicked diamonds and gemstones, Borthwick Jewelry has been voted Best in the Northwest six years in a row. Whether you need jewelry repair, an anniversary gift, a bridal set or more, we have it all in stock and are ready to take care of you!

e Silvery Moon

360-715-1393

1010 Harris Ave. (Fairhaven), Bellingham Jewelry that matters. Shop in a relaxed environment where quality, service and value still exist. We specialize in sapphires of every color, hand pick all center stones and have the largest selection in the northwest. Mountings are available in all colors of gold, with repairs and custom work done correctly. The Silvery Moon also has a selection of artist made jewelry from around the world, all unique including northwest coast hand carved silver and beautiful, quality turquoise. Additionally we sell diamonds at great prices.

Music & Entertainment

Evergreen Entertainment gailsande@hotmail.com

702-283-6543

For your special wedding day, it’s important to search and reserve your date with a quality DJ Service. Evergreen Entertainment is a Professional, Reliable, and Experienced Disc Jockey Service that has been a musical part of hundreds of weddings over the past 20+ years of business. Evergreen Entertainment uses the top of the line Bose L-1 Speaker/Amplifier sound system, Shure Wireless Microphones, and Computerized DJ music systems with thousands of hit songs at our fingertips. Evergreen Entertainment is THE Wedding Specialist. Our DJs have performed events from Whatcom County to many top Las Vegas Hotel/Casinos and Chapels that wanted a quality professional sound and appearance. Evergreen Entertainment is a licensed Bellingham Business, and accepts Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover. Please call or text to discuss your needs and prices for any upcoming special event at 702-283-6543, or email gailsande@hotmail.com.

Party Supplies & Rentals

Bellingham Wedding & Event Rentals

360-393-3654

1971 Midway Lane Ste. E, Bellingham info@bellinghameventrentals.com

www.bellinghameventrentals.com

Providing wedding and event rental equipment and party supplies for all types and sizes of events. Our team will provide expert advice to help make your event planning experience fun, easy and affordable. Our extensive collection of rental equipment includes tables, chairs, linens, dishes, décor, tents and much more. Book a consultation at our showroom or get a quote online. In-store pickup or delivery. Serving Whatcom and Skagit Counties. We’d love to help plan your special day!

Venues

Fox Hall Event Center

360-483-0606

One of Bellingham’s most versatile event locations with over 3700 square feet of space; perfect for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, social events and trade shows. Rent half or the entire ballroom space depending on your needs and budget with affordable pricing between $500-$2500. We are one of the few venues in Bellingham that allows you to bring in your own outside food and beverages or we can connect you with one of our preferred caterers. Our team will work closely with you to ensure we not just meet, but exceed, your expectations. Need hotel accommodations for out of town guests? Fox Hall sits on the same property as the newly renovated 132-room Best Western Plus Hotel. For more information or to schedule a tour of Fox Hall, please contact Carolyn Gill, Director of Sales at (360) 483-0606 or email: cgill@bwplusbellingham.com www.bellinghamfoxhall.com

Ferndale Events Center

360-734-7832

info@ferndaleeventscenter.com

www.ferndaleeventscenter.com

The Ferndale Event Center is an 18,000 square foot facility with over 12,000 square feet of banquet space perfect for your wedding or special event. As one of the largest facilities in Whatcom County, the Ferndale Event Center has elegant furnishings, a large dance floor, kitchen and an executive room for your bridal party. The Ferndale Events Center is centrally located with convenient parking and easy freeway access which makes it an ideal location for your wedding and reception. Covid Compliant

North Bellingham Golf Course

360-398-8300 ex 111 205 West Smith Road, Bellingham www.northbellinghamgolf.com info.nbgc@gmail.com

With sweeping views of greens, stunning sunsets and views of Mt. Baker, North Bellingham Golf Course is the perfect choice for your special day. Our catering menu offers variety in both selection and pricing, providing you with options to make your day your own. Contact us today to make an appointment!

Fully COVID-19 Compliant

Wedding Dresses/ Alterations

Colima Design

2064 Main Street, Ferndale

360-746-3327

Draw me a picture and I’ll design it!

40 Years Experience Designer of Wedding

Gowns and Special Occasion Dresses.

Alteration Price List*

Shirts

Shorten Sleeves ................................$22

Sides..................................................$22

Hem ..................................................$22

Repairs ............................................$12+

Formal

Hem..........................................$55-$100

Sides..................................................$55

Bustle..............................................$100

Wedding Dresses

Hem (1st layer) ......................................$150

Hem (Additional layers) ................................$50

Bustle..............................................$100

Corsette Sides....................................$80

Other

Badges..................................................$3