Ferndale Record March 2 2022

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Gov. Inslee ends indoor mask mandate as of March 12 Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday, Feb. 28 that the indoor mask mandate will end on March 12.

Following CDC guidance, Washington will join with California and Oregon in lifting the mandate at the end of next week.

Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday, Feb. 28 that the indoor mask mandate will end on March 12.

(Courtesy Washington Retail Association)

This new date does not change any other aspect of the updated mask requirements Inslee announced last week. Masks will still be required in certain settings, including health care, corrections facilities, and longterm care facilities.

The Washington State

PROGRESS

Metalworks Skate Park coming to Ferndale

Department of Health will issue new guidance for K-12 schools next week so schools can prepare to implement updated safety protocols.

State policies do not change federal requirements, which continue to include wearing masks on public transit.

16 applicants interested in becoming Ferndale’s next superintendent

By Leora Watson leora@lyndentribune.com

FERNDALE – The search for the new Ferndale School District superintendent continues.

Northwest Leadership Associates, an organization the district hired to help find the replacement for Mark Deebach, Ferndale’s interim superintendent, has received applications from 16 candidates.

On March 8, screening of candidates will be reported to the board of directors and five to six candidates will be selected to be invited to preliminary interviews.

Preliminary interviews will begin March 19 with questions developed by NWLA and reviewed by the board of directors.

Final interviews will take place March 21, 23 and 24 and announcement of final selection will be announced March 25 and the contract to be offered will be April 12.

Three design concepts presented for the new skate park in Ferndale. As other communities have struggled to create a facility for skateboarders to enjoy, Metalworks Skate Park is set to become reality in 2022. (Courtesy City of Ferndale)

City won a state grant, now taking design input and working with an expert team FERNDALE -- Ferndale’s Metalworks Skate Park is

set to become reality in 2022.

As other communities have struggled to create a facility for skateboarders to enjoy, Ferndale has put together a proposal that won a $480,000 state grant last year from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Board.

The 10,000-square-foot skate park will be located off Second Avenue directly

adjacent to the Phillips 66 Sports Complex and within sight of the Star Park playground. A parking lot and the American Legion building are nearby.

“This is something people have been asking about for years,” said Mayor Greg Hansen, “and I’m so excited that we are finally able to make it happen.”

Skateboarding has become a full Olympics sport, but it can be a

challenge for localities to come up with the concrete, metal, artistic and unique features that make a skatepark an attractive destination. It is specialized construction.

In Ferndale’s case, the ideas of those who would like to use a new facility are merging right now with the design and construction expertise of See Metalworks on A2

Gasoline prices increase 3.7 cents in past week Average gasoline prices in Washington have risen 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.98/g on Feb. 28.

That information is according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington.

Prices in Washington are 2.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, 95.8 cents per gallon higher than a

year ago at this time.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.35/g while the most expensive was $4.79/g, a difference of $1.44/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 7.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.59/g.

The national average is up 23.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 87.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

GasBuddy data is accessible at prices.GasBuddy.com.

Mask mandate lift discussed during Ferndale School Board meeting

By Leora Watson leora@lyndentribune.com

FERNDALE — How the Ferndale School District will approach the statewide mask requirement lift for indoor establishments on March 12, was discussed during the Feb. 22 Ferndale School District Board of Directors meeting.

John Fairbairn, executive director of Human Resources and COVID-19 coordinator for Ferndale School District, says that the mask lift, announced by Gov. Jay Inslee on Feb. 17, creates a lot of unknowns.

“There’s all sorts of complexities that come along with that and how this impacts all of our other safety protocols and there’s just a lot of questions,” said Fairbairn.

Fairbairn says he is in the process of contactSee Ferndale School Board on A5

Plant-based exhibit at Jansen through April 30 Three Ferndalearea artists in themed show

By Bill Helm bill@lyndentribune.com

LYNDEN — A diorama is a three-dimensional exhibit, oftentimes seen through an aperture, sometimes seen through glass.

Typically miniature in scale,

the diorama is generally enclosed within some sort of rectangular cubicle.

A trained photographer, Liane Budden has two dioramics on display in the Jansen Art Center’s first themed juried exhibit.

The themed exhibit, a plantbased exhibit, will be on display from March 3 through April 30.

The exhibit’s grand opening is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 3.

Jansen Art Center is at 321 Front St., Lynden.

For Budden, an instructor at

The J, the dioramics are another way for her to explore the storyteller within.

“I love the hands-on approach and intimate details that I can create during the whole process,” Budden said. “In almost all the artwork I create I like to reuse, repurpose, and reimagine materials to help tell the story.”

Budden explained that the two pieces she chose for the show were created using cedar branchSee Themed on A3

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More than 50 artists, including three from Ferndale, have their work on display in the Jansen Art Center’s newest exhibit. (Bill Helm/Ferndale Record)

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STATE

Washington lawmakers seek to professionalize birth-care doulas

By Azeb Tuji Washington State Journal

Aijanae Young is a birth postpartum doula, a person who delivers non-medical care after birth. She said she didn’t realize the value she brought to her clients until she was the one in need.

Young said before her doula arrived, she felt her pain and symptoms weren’t being addressed, and she had to fight to have the support she needed.

“My doula listened to my cries, saw my struggles,” she said. “I was afraid and suddenly didn’t know what to ask.”

Doulas can provide physical, emotional, and informational support during and after pregnancy, but Medicare and Medicaid won’t cover the cost unless the doula is a credentialed health professional. House Bill 1881, sponsored by Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley D-Seattle, establishes a voluntary certification process for birth doulas in Washington State.

To be accredited, the doula must submit a completed application and satisfactorily complete competencies established by the Secretary of Health.

Supporters say the move would boost health outcomes, especially for Black and Indigenous parents.

“Many clients seek me out because they are afraid the medical racism they face in their birth space could lead to their death or the death of their baby,” said Jasmyne

Aijanae Young is a birth postpartum doula, a person who delivers nonmedical care after birth. (Courtesy photo) Bryant with Surge Reproductive Justice.

She said establishing doulas as a profession and getting them accredited is a crucial step in getting Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and addressing disparities in black and indigenous perinatal healthcare.

Madeline Rider is an Algonquin Anishinaabe mother of two and the Operations

Manager at Columbia Legal Services, a firm dedicated to providing free legal services to people facing poverty and oppression.

She said with the help of her doula she was able to heal from the birth of her first child. Her first child was born in a hospital with no doula support and she said she was denied the opportunity to participate

in requested cultural practices, due to hospital policy. Rider also said she didn’t feel fully informed about procedures and on multiple occasions didn’t know what was happening to her body or her baby.

“My body rebelled and my delivery was traumatic… I felt like the hospital had taken my agency and my personal body autonomy.”

According to Kristin Reichl with the Washington State Department of Health, studies show using the services of doulas for those giving birth reduces health disparities and improves birth outcomes, such as a reduction in cesarean rates and higher birth rates, particularly for black, and indigenous people.

Dur’Shrika Moore, Doulas for All Coalition, said it’s hard to feel safe and comfortable giving birth when there’s no one like you around.

“Access to doula support is crucial to the survival of a birthing person’s life. The support of a doula allows a birthing person to feel safe which allows their body to open up and successfully bring life to their side,” Moore said.

The bill passed through the House with 85 yeas and five nays and is now under consideration in the Senate.

-- The Washington State Journal is a nonprofit news website operated by the WNPA Foundation. To learn more, go to wastatejournal.org.

STATE

Awash in money, lawmakers propose big increases in spending

By Brooklynn Hillemann Washington State Journal

Small business owners and schoolchildren hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic will see some financial relief with approval of state supplemental budget proposals now under consideration.

“We’re looking at the basics, food, shelter, health and cash assistance,” House Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane, said. “Those are things in this pandemic economy that are going to make a difference in people’s lives, and that is our focus.”

The Washington State House and Senate each released their proposals on Feb. 21, just hours before public hearings were to be

held on the plans.

Each chamber is anticipating its plan will be passed within days. Negotiations are expected to begin by the end of the month.

With a projected $2.7 billion in higher-than-expected tax revenue to be collected through mid-2025, each plan proposes significantly increasing spending in the areas of business, education and public health.

The Senate proposal increases overall spending to $63.7 billion, an addition of about $5.8 billion over the two-year budget passed by lawmakers last April.

The House adds about $6.2 billion in new spending, totaling approximately $65 billion for the 2021-23 budget cycle.

Neither plan includes

general tax increases.

The Senate uses all of the leftover $1.3 billion in federal COVID relief funds in their proposal, while the House plans on reserving nearly $1 billion.

The House plan also includes a one-time sales tax holiday over Labor Day weekend where qualifying purchases under $1,000 would be exempt from taxation.

Republicans said the proposed one-time holiday is not enough and criticized the majority for not including significant tax cuts within the proposals.

“They have a $13 billion surplus at a time when inflation is at 7.6%, the highest in 40 years,” Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, said at a news conference. “To not have any tax relief for

consumers, to try to ease that economic pain or anxiety, is a real missed opportunity.”

Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island, said the addition of tax relief is not completely off of the table, as long as proposed cuts do not reduce spending priorities.

“At this point, all creative ideas are on the table,” she said. “Especially things that will help the Washingtonians who are feeling the pinch.”

Chair of the House Finance Committee, Rep. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, said: “A sales-tax holiday is perhaps the fastest, most direct way for us to get money into the pockets of Washington families.”

Both plans include a $2 billion transfer to fund the

proposed ‘Move Ahead WA’ transportation package.

Additional investments included in both plans focus on behavioral health, schools, housing, and business recovery.

The highlights of the House plan include $300 million to create a lowinterest student loan program and $150 million to provide utility assistance for low-income households.

The Senate proposal commits to similar investments, allocating $100 million to help the recovery of salmon and $172 million to boost the number of school nurses, psychologists, social workers, and guidance counselors. An additional $400 million would be used to retrofit schools to better withstand earthquakes.

A mix of state and federal dollars totaling $700 million would be put toward affordable housing and finding permanent homes for people currently encamped on public rights-of-way.

“It’s evident that after two difficult and challenging years, our state is in a strong position to come roaring back,” Rolfes said.

“Today it’s time to look beyond the pandemic and our proposal does just that.”

Lawmakers will negotiate a final supplemental budget in the last weeks of the session scheduled to end March 10.

-- The Washington State Journal is a non-profit news website operated by the WNPA Foundation. To learn more, go to wastatejournal.org.

Metalworks: Skate park coming to Ferndale Continued from A1

New

Line

Skateparks,

based in Langley, British Columbia. The company has built skate parks of an

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amazing variety across North America.

On Jan. 26 New Line led an interactive design visioning session that drew good remote participation and comments. An online survey continued through Feb. 11.

Of that survey, city spokesman Riley Sweeney said more than 200 comments were received, a very impressive volume. “We will be coming back to the community for another round of feedback with a more specific design here in the next month or so,” he said.

At least six people of New Line Skateparks are involved, with co-team leaders Kenten Russell heading up design and Tony Misiano on construction.

The largest share of participants in skate, not

surprisingly, are youth ages 11-19, New Line points out, although all ages and skill levels are welcome. Skate taps into a population of youth “trying to be active but often being pushed away,” states a promotional post.

The flow and traffice of a skate park are important, but viewing, setdown and staging areas must be incorporated as well.

Some areas typically can be covered or lighted.

A community-level skate plaza was recently completed by New Line at the Seattle Center.

For Ferndale, an original proposed design has gone through some concept revisions and alternatives in terms of shape and use of space.

As of Jan. 26, planners presented three concept design orientations labeled #1 OG, #2 Triangle and #3 Open. Viewers

could react to what they saw, liked and disliked about each. The quick tally that evening showed the Triangle design to be the early leader -whether that continues remains to be seen.

Get used to descriptive terms such as these in the terrain of a skate park: rails, gaps, quarter and half pipes, bowls, banks and slappies.

The details that will give it an industrial feel are also being developed.

The name Metalworks was chosen to pay tribute to the industrial roots of Ferndale, with the art and design reflecting that heritage, Hansen said.

The final concept will be presented for city approval.

Then detailed design and planning will happen this spring and summer, with final construction timing to be determined.

Hansen credits the efforts of the 42nd District legislative delegation for supporting the Ferndale application through the state budget process to fruition. There will be some city and private donor funding as well.

This is what is said in general about the project: It will feature skate park design principles that allow skateboarders, BMX and scooter riders to develop their skills using a mix of street and transitional-style terrain with elements designed for all age groups and ability levels, beginning to advanced.

See more of what has taken place so far and what’s ahead at: w w w. c i t y o f f e r n d a l e . org/public-work sd e p a r t m e n t /c a p i t a l pr oje c t s/me t a l w or k s skate-park/.

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Themed: Plant-based exhibit at Jansen through April prints work well for color, and canvas works well for photos that capture texture,” Turner said. “This isn’t an absolute but gives me a guideline when determining which surface I might use.”

Ferndale resident Ellen Dooley’s Honeybee on Agapanthus, a cyanotype on watercolor, is one of her two images on display in Jansen Art Center’s plant-based exhibit. “My cyanotypes are created in the spirit of Anna Atkins, the first photographer to publish a book of botanical images in 1843 using the alternative photographic process of the cyanotype,” Dooley said. “I work with images of the earth, trees and flowers, the sea, and the ways humans and other creatures interact with them. My studio practice incorporates many alternative processes such as lumen prints, chemigrams, and anthotypes, as well as negatives on film produced with a growing collection of vintage cameras.” (Courtesy photo) Continued from A1

es and pieces of wood she picked up during my daily walks at Semiahmoo.

“As I walk and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, I pay attention to the trail ahead of me,” Budden said. “Sometimes I will see a small branch that has blown out of the trees that I know I can use in my art.”

The dioramas she selected to submit to the show were created using mostly cedar and small pieces of driftwood.

“Both dioramas are strong representations of what I love about being born and raised in the PNW and SE Alaska,” Budden said. “We are so privileged to live amongst the power and awe of volcanoes, forests, mountains, the Puget Sound, the desert and the mighty Pacific Ocean. My creativity comes out when I am working on art pieces that come right from my heart, and my heart belongs to the natural beauty of the PNW and SE Alaska.”

In the spring, Budden will teach a diorama course at The J. Ferndale artists in Jansen art show

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Of the artists whose work is part of the plant-based exhibit, three hail from Ferndale: Liz Cunningham, Ellen Dooley and Karen Theusen.

A student of 19th Century photographic processes, Dooley has two cyanotypes in the show. Printed on watercolor paper, Dooley explained that her cyanotypes are created in the spirit of Anna Atkins, the first photographer to publish a book of botanical images in 1843 using what in modern times is known as an alternative photographic.

“I work with images of the earth, trees and flowers, the sea, and the ways humans and other creatures interact with them,” Dooley said. “My studio practice incorporates many alternative processes such as lumen prints, chemigrams, and anthotypes, as well as negatives on film produced with a growing collection of vintage cameras.”

Plant-based exhibit The 104 pieces selected

for the plant-based exhibit were created by 52 artists. Two of the artists are instructors at Jansen, one works in the Jansen office, another is a volunteer.

A Lynden resident, Evelyn Turner is a volunteer at The J. In August 2021, Turner was on a trip to Northern California when she photographed a place called Stout Grove in the Redwoods. That image is part of Jansen’s plantbased exhibit.

“Walking through the grove of those majestic trees was awe-inspiring and I wanted to capture the essence of it,” Turner said.

“I shared this photo with a close friend and he gave me the confidence to know I had achieved my goal.

Shortly afterwards, Jansen announced the Plant Based Art Exhibit and, with that encouragement from my friend, I submitted it and it was accepted.”

Turner explained that her Stout Grove photograph “gave me no choice but to use canvas” as the image’s printing surface.

“I’ve worked with other surfaces and find that matte prints work well for black and white, glossy

Detail-oriented, intentional Not only is Chloe Smith the administrative assistant at Jansen, she’s also one of the artists whose work is part of the plantbased exhibit.

Although Smith studied art in college, she considers herself a self-taught artist.

“My primary medium has always been ink, but I have also done some work in watercolor, gouache, and mixed media,” Smith explained. “I appreciate the way that ink forces the artist to be detail-oriented and intentional.”

Two of Smith’s ink drawings are on display in the plant-based exhibit: Fiddle Leaf and Thicket. Both are pieces she created specifically for this show.

“It was nice to have a purpose and a deadline, since the last few years have been difficult for me in finding inspiration,” she said.

Smith said that though most of her artwork is of plants and animals, the plant-based show “seemed like a good time for me to get back into the practice of drawing.”

“I created Fiddle Leaf first and thought I would challenge myself to get another piece done in time for the deadline,” Smith said. “Thicket is actually a new version of a piece I created a few years ago but left unfinished. I came into the exhibit with no expectations of my art being chosen, but it felt

good to have a reason to make something, and I›m excited to be able to show both pieces.”

Out of the ashes Ceramic artist Jesse Rasmussen is also Jansen’s ceramics director. His visual work, Rasmussen said, is derived from observations and experiences in the natural world, and that his sculptures reflect this experience.

“They are a microcosmic representation of how I see the world as a connected and interrelated source of creativity,” Rasmussen said.

Rasmussen explained that his Out of the Ashes series reflects the recent pandemic, civil unrest, climate change “and how we emerge and grow anew from the collective experience.”

Out of the Ashes includes three pieces: Emerge, Perseverance and Resurrection.

Rasmussen created the series in spring 2021 to “reflect and respond to the events of a global pandemic, devastating wildfires, climate change, as well as civil unrest and uncertainty.”

“I wanted to reflect on the darkness the world was seeing with some hope of positive resolution,” Rasmussen said. “Like the destructive nature of a wildfire, the forest will grow back stronger and healthier through resilience. Nesting on top of the charred wood form, I chose a brightly colored egg form to represent hope for the possibilities that are yet to be seen.”

Jansen Art Center’s juried exhibits rotate seasonally and show off the county’s artistic talent. Artists of all calibers and mediums are invited to submit as many as five pieces to be considered by a rotating jury of artists, curators and other members of the regional arts community.

Learn more about the Jansen Art Center’s plant-based exhibit at jansenartcenter. org.

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GUEST OPINION

LETTERS

Citizens – acting upon the county

Don’t forget to see ‘Newsies’ at Ferndale High School

The time has come mit issuers have for citizens of Whatcom replaced elected County to act upon the representatives for county government to everything. remove sand out of the ComplementNooksack River as soon as ing them is the possible to avert the worst army of ecology of next Winter’s most experts, endanlikely flooding. gered species exWhat? Citizens acting perts, water-right upon the county. Is that experts, can’t-dispossible? turb-the-sediment Don’t citizens act by experts, and most electing county council of all, climateand the county executive? change experts.

Are not our county Thus, we have elected officials responcome to the point Doris Smith sible to those who elected where the citizens them? must do more So why is nothing being done to than just vote. Voting is important dredge the Nooksack in advance of but acting upon the situation is the next possibly worst flooding? how you change the vote, and it’s The reason is simple: our elected how you get future elected officials officials no longer govern the willing to stand up to the permanent county. bureaucracy that treats working Rather, a growing permanent people, farmers, ranchers, families, bureaucracy of functionaries have and homeowners as taxable serfs, completely cowed and boxed in our where letting the rivers run free to elected representatives. flood and damage us is more imporThis has been creeping up over tant than our existence. Do these a long period of time in our county, unelected bureaucrats, living off our our state, and our federal governtaxes, have any concern for us? No. ment.

Do we need all these bureauAn army of administrative percrats? Could we do with less? Yes.

How then are we to get the Nooksack River cleaned out? We, the people, the citizens, can mobilize for action.

We do this by mobilizing the county executive, backed by the county council, for an emergency disaster declaration to get the sand out. We must cause the county and its elected representatives to act now in full public view, or else, face their dereliction for the next flood and its electoral consequences.

Call for a Whatcom County declaration of disaster emergency to begin dredging the Nooksack River before the next flood.

The continual flooding of the Nooksack is a matter of emergency concern sufficient to warrant the Whatcom County executive to declare a disaster emergency that will initiate a process leading to an emergency dredging of the Nooksack.

As a backup, the county council must pass a resolution in support.

-- Ferndale resident Doris Smith is a 28-year area resident with 22 grandchildren. Smith is also circulating a petition to make this emergency action happen. Email her at benfranklin@ norcell.us.

GUEST OPINION

Washington needs healthy forest policy Washington’s Board of are managed.

Natural Resources is conHis research was sidering banning timber based on timber harvesting on state lands. harvests in northThat is extremely unwise. eastern states.

Instead, the Board must Hotter, drier insure its healthy forest summers and policies incorporate all longer fire seamanagement tools includsons — combined ing planting, thinning and with unhealthy logging. forests — have led The Board, established to increases in fire in 1957, sets policies to starts and areas manage Washington’s 5.6 burned according million acres granted by to state’s Dept. of Congress in 1889. More Natural Resources than 3 million acres were (DNR). Fires in Don Brunell designated as trust lands 2014 and 2015 to support various public burned nearly 1.5 institutions of which 2.1 million million acres of public and private acres are forests. forestlands and cost more than $500 Banning timber harvesting robs million to suppress. critical funds from K-12 public At the federal level, costs of fightschools, timber dependent commu- ing fires jumped from 16 percent nities, Washington and Washington of the U.S. Forest Service budget in State universities, the state capitol 1995 to 55 percent last year. Federal building, and public agencies such wildfire suppression expenses were as law enforcement and social $2.35 billion in 2021. services.

Forest fires are part of nature, but Rather than generating much they are getting more dangerous needed timber sales revenues, fight- and expensive to fight. ing wildfires cost our state millions As fires increase in size and and drains our state’s emergency re- intensity, suppression, environserves. Those wildfires are fueled by mental restoration and mitigation the build-up of dead, downed and costs soar. However, special funding diseased trees and ground debris in requests for natural disasters will unhealthy forests. become more difficult to obtain as Healthy forests are important in our federal debt soars above $30 capturing CO2. trillion.

“Our forests are our friends in So, it is time to revisit the way we terms of limiting atmospheric carare overseeing our forests. bon dioxide,” says Matthew Ayres, John Bailey, a professor of forest a professor of biological science at management at Oregon State UniDartmouth. versity, calculates megafires (those His research shows that forests consuming 156 square miles) are can provide sustainable products increasing. such as lumber, pulp and fuel while He believes “part of the solution still serving as reservoirs for lots of is thinning forests through logging, carbon depending on how forests prescribed burns and allowing

naturally occurring fires to be managed instead of extinguished.”

Cutting diseased, dead and fire-damaged trees is not new. In intermountain forests, loggers once salvaged beetle-killed trees and sent them to rural sawmills to be cut into two-by-fours. That practice was severely curtailed 30 years ago.

Knowing that mature trees are most susceptible to insects and disease, public forest managers once designed timber sales on small tracts as fire breaks. The logging and subsequent cleanup removed forest fuels which, in recent years, have been allowed to accumulate.

Harvesting helped fund replanting and fire access road construction. Environmental mitigation techniques have dramatically improved, resulting in clean water, healthier air quality, and unencumbered access for fish returning to spawning grounds.

As we look forward to more austere times, we must revise management practices in state and federal forests. We can no longer allow nature to just take its course.

There needs to be a more balanced approach which reduces the risk of wildfire.

Megafires are polluting our air, endangering our health and safety, and burning a bigger hole in our pocketbooks. By thinning, salvaging and logging, we could not only save expenses, but create jobs, bring in needed revenue to government.

-- Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

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Ferndale City Council

Ferndale City Council meets at 5 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month (unless it’s a holiday, then they meet the Tuesday immediately after the Monday holiday). Meeting are currently held online. When in person, meetings are held at the City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Ave. Visit cityofferndale.org for agendas and links to council and other committee meetings.

Editor, Ferndale is famously fortunate to enjoy a long run of great musical productions produced and performed by our FHS Theater group.

The hits keep coming with the Broadway version of Newsies, which opened last weekend, and wraps things up with four performances this weekend, March 3-5 at 7 p.m. evenings and a Saturday 1 p.m. matinee.

Diane and I attended the Saturday performance at the FHS Auditorium and we’re going back again.

Though not quite a cast of thousands, Newsies has many remarkable cast members: Jacob Peterson as Jack Kelly, Addie Lupo as Crutch, Jessica Van Been, as Katherine Plumber, to name only a few of dozens for noteworthy performances.

And abundant-kudos to director Chrissy Ford, choreographer Rachel Pringle, orchestra director Steve Menefee, and the entire production staff. You worked very hard and it shows.

Ferndale, as you are filling your dance card this weekend, don’t forget Newsies.

Search: Ferndale High School, Newsies for details.

Jon Mutchler Ferndale

Could WTA Paratransit also serve Cascade Dafo?

Editor, I want to thank Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) for the service that you provide to the community of Whatcom County.

By providing bus services throughout this county, you enable me and so many others to get from point A to point B and beyond.

I know for myself that I do not drive within Bellingham because of the traffic and some of the driving conditions thereabouts. It is great that I can book or catch a bus to get me to one of the many places I might go within Bellingham and greater Whatcom County.

I would like to inform you of the great disservice that your WTA Paratransit service provides. As you might know, there is a facility in Ferndale by the name of Cascade Dafo, prosthetics and orthotics, which serves many people with disabilities and employs a great diverse group of people including those with disabilities.

I would like to humbly request that you expand the territory to which WTA Paratransit buses can go to include serving Cascade Dafo.

The facility of Cascade Dafo also happens to be the place that I work and at times because of inclement weather I have had to forego work because of unsafe driving conditions.

It would mean so much to me and many others if you would consider serving Cascade Dafo and serving many more people with disabilities.

Thank you for continuing to offer bus and paratransit services throughout Whatcom County.

It means so much to the residents of this county to be able to get transportation from their homes to places of shopping or wherever else they need to go.

I especially want to thank paratransit service for going places that your normal WTA buses would not go on route.

Skyler Hamilton Lynden

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OBITUARIES Diane Van Beek Diane Van Beek went home to be with her loving Savior on Friday, Feb. 25.

Diane was born to Bert and Hannah (Vander Vorst) on Dec. 2, 1936 in Westfield, ND. Diane was one of nine boys and two girls in the Van Beek family who lived on the Van Beek

family farm in Westfield.

Diane graduated from Lynden High School.

She then went on to work for Puget Power (Puget Sound Energy) for over 25 years.

She was devoted to family, and in her younger years would often take her neph-

Michael Lange Michael James Lange passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on Jan. 28 into the loving arms of his heavenly father.

Michael was born on Feb. 12, 1951 to Robert and Janet (Hicks) Lange and he had six siblings: Gwen (Bob) Brim, Bianca (Kevin) Maddux, Da-

Esther Olson Esther Olson entered into God’s kingdom on Feb. 12. She was 100 years old.

Esther was born July 25, 1921 to Eddie and Theresa Berg.

She grew up in Starbuck, Minnesota, proud of her Swedish heritage.

vid (significant other Jane) Lange, Kenneth (Marlys) Lange, Thomas (Sharon) Lange, and Ben (Carolyn) Lange.

Mike lived in Lynden and attended Lynden schools and Wenatchee Valley College.

Michael married Cheryl Ramey and they raised two children, Seth married to Stephanie (Diaz) Lange, and Jasmine Lange. They delightfully

On Oct. 4, 1942, Esther married the love of her life, Samuel Olson.

They spent 57 wonderful years together until his passing in 1999.

Those who knew Esther would describe her as loving, loyal, and caring. She was pretty and petite, intelligent, and tough.

Eric Edin Eric Edin, 52, of Bellingham, passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Eric was born in Bellingham on Jan. 18, 1970 to parents Rodney and Virginia (Smith) Edin. Eric graduated

ews out water skiing and to ballgames.

Diane was a devoted Mariners fan and rarely missed watching a game. She was a life-long member of First Reformed Church, in Lynden, and spent years singing in the church choir and in the women’s nonet.

Diane leaves behind one brother, Roy Van Beek of Miami, FL; one sister, Ruth (Maier) of Lynden; one sister-in-law, Donna

shared four granddaughters: Aliya, Claire, Isabella, and Mikaela.

Michael worked as a framer for Eldon Construction. He worked for the Lynden Post Office as a letter carrier and then postmaster at Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine, Point Roberts, and retiring from Everson Post Office.

Michael enjoyed serving at North County Christ the King. He so loved his church family. He served on mis-

Esther was a devoted Christian and a true matriarch to her family.

Esther loved her husband more than anything and she always stood up for family.

Some of her favorite activities included crossword puzzles, card games, camping, visiting family and friends, and watching baseball. She was hardworking and reliable, and worked as a clerk at Safeway in Lynden for 17 years.

from Nooksack Valley High School in 1988 then Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute in 1990 for Diesel & Heavy Equipment.

Eric worked 30-plus years as a farmer and mechanic.

He worked for Professional Turf Growers in Sumas for more than 25 years.

Van Beek of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Diane was preceded in death by her brothers: Gerrit, Bill, Laurence, Alvin, Floyd, Clarence, Glen, and Gilbert; her good friend, Ada Nieveen; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s honor may be made to the Whatcom Hospice House, care of Whatcom Hospice Foundation; 2901 Squalicum Parkway,

sion trips to Haiti where he put his building experience to use. Michael loved studying God’s word, fishing, the art of fly tying, sports, woodworking, gardening, and helping others.

We celebrate you. We marvel at your will. We are forever grateful to have known you.

The memorial service was held at North County Christ the King, on Feb. 27.

She was a truly wonderful cook, but whenever she called her family to the dinner table, she would apologize that nothing turned out quite right. It brought a laugh from all, especially her two grandsons.

Esther is survived by her daughter Judy (Sterly) Engman, son Gary (Carole) Olson, grandsons Tim and Kevin Engman, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Eric was born and raised in Nooksack and lived his adult life at the family farm in Bellingham.

Eric is survived by his wife of nine years, Rejeana Edin, step-daughter Katreana (Michael Estus and their children Samantha, Kandaz, William and Gideon), step-

Bellingham, WA 98225; or First Reformed Church, 610 Grover St, Lynden, WA 98264.

You are invited to Diane Van Beeks’ memorial service at First Reformed Church, Lynden, on Saturday, March 5 at 4 p.m., followed by a light reception. Burial preceded in Monumenta Cemetery.

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

Esther is preceded in death by her beloved husband Sam, and her siblings Elsworth, Leander, Evelyn, Helen, Mildred, and Edna.

Memorial donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. Bellingham, WA 98225.

To share your memories and condolences, please visit Esther’s online guestbook atwww.molesfarewelltributes.com.

daughter Jessica Touchstone, father Rodney Edin, sister Mandy (Mike Hadeen and their children Kyle, Kaitlyn, and Ryan), and beloved cat Rocky.

Eric is preceded in death by his mother Virginia Edin, grandparents Ray and Coral Edin, grandparents Tom and

Wilhelmina Smith.

A burial service will take place in Nooksack Cemetery on Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m. There will be a celebration of life at the family farm in May. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Carmen Larsen

Elsie Wood

Fannie Van Ry

Gary Love

Carmen Larsen, age 71, passed away on Friday, Feb. 25.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Elsie Wood, age 95, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Fannie Van Ry, 96, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Gary Love, age 84, passed away on Friday, Feb. 25.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

13-year-old Ronan Maher earns merit badge BELLINGHAM — Less than 10% of all Scouts earn the rank of eagle and even fewer earn all available merit badges, but for 13 year-old Ronan Maher from Bellingham, that is just what he did.

When Maher joined Cub Scouts as a wolf, he knew he wanted to be an eagle scout but earning all the merit badges hadn’t yet entered his mind.

As an eagle scout with Troop 4007, Maher enjoys the outdoor aspects of scouting but who also saw the benefits of the more academic opportunities available.

When asked why he decided to earn all the merit badges available before Nov. 1 and at such a young age, Maher proved what a dynamic thinker he was. He knew that high

school was going to be a busy time for him and is working to set himself up for success not only academically but after he is through with school.

Maher said that merit badges are not only interesting but that they let scouts explore and gain a wide set of skills which can be used now and in the future.

You can see his forward thinking when he speaks about his favorite merit badge. While his most fun merit badge was SCUBA Diving earned at Camp Easton in 2021, he says the most useful merit badges he earned would be American business, entrepreneurship, and personal management.

Maher puts all of these to good use as this young entrepreneur

runs his three businesses: lawn care, car detailing, and pet care.

While Maher enjoyed the earning merit badges and was grateful to have the opportunity to experience both in-person and virtual courses, he admits not every merit badge was his favorite.

The medical merit badge took a lot of research and understanding of definitions while the shotgun shooting merit badge posed some logistical issues in these COVID-19 times.

It took three attempts for Maher to earn the shotgun shooting merit badge and coordinating the logistics of finding an appropriate location and a certified rangemaster made it his most difficult badge to earn.

In July 2021, he and his troop ca-

noed 25 miles on Ross Lake and then hiked 27 miles back to the starting point. Maher is looking forward to participating in similar adventures in the coming years.

Once he is 14, Maher plans to join his parents as an active member of the Summit to Sound Search and Rescue group. He is even learning how to fly a drone and plans to equip it with a thermal imaging camera to better assist rescuers in locating people, hopefully allowing rescuers to get to missing and injured persons faster.

When not participating in a scouting event, going to school, or working on one of his businesses, Maher enjoys mountain biking, soccer, and becoming more proficient with his

drone (he also plans to start doing real estate photography using the drone in the future).

Maher also participates with Buglers Across America, an organization which provides people to play the bugle at the services of veterans.

He learned about the organization through his merit badge counselor while earning the bugling merit badge.

In true eagle scout fashion, Maher plans to stay an active member of Scouts BSA providing leadership and enjoying the outings and events offered with scouting.

In doing so, he will continue to show and use the values and skills he has developed in scouting. Values and skills that will last him a lifetime.

BRIEFLY

Forestry association hosts online tree sale Whatcom County Farm Forestry Association’s 63rd annual tree sale pick-up will be held at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden.

For the second year running, the association will also sell trees online.

Presale is available at wafarmforestry.com/ Whatcom through March 16. Drive through presale order pick-up will be Saturday, March 19, at the fairgrounds.

Each seedling is $1.25 with no minimum quantity required. There are

about 20,000 seedlings to sell with one-and twoyear-old seedlings available from 15 different species of trees.

Quantities are limited so customers are encouraged to order soon as they normally sell out.

The Whatcom County

Forestry Association has sold more than 1.2 million trees over the years with the profits from the sale being used to educate landowners on sustainable forest practices, provide seedlings to school children, and support numerous other

forestry-related projects.

The Whatcom County Farm Forestry Association is an organization of family forestland owners and is affiliated with the Washington Farm Forestry Association.

WFFA is the voice for small forest landowners,

which own about half of the private forest lands in the state.

Family forest owners have a long, continuing history of caring for their forests while providing public benefits to all, by protecting water quality and vital wildlife habitats.

Ferndale School Board: Considers how to approach mask mandate lift Continued from A1

ing employee groups to discuss the mask lift and will be meeting with the Whatcom County Health Department in the near future to get questions answered regarding the issue.

“We put the safety of our staff and students first,” said Fairbairn. “We provide the best education possible during whatever restrictions are there and then the third thing is that we will follow the guidance of the health department in or-

der to know what the safest path forward is.”

Fairbairn discussed during a previous interview that the school district and staff have taken COVID-19 protocol very seriously; with masking, social distancing, being highly vaccinated and tracking the situation in every school carefully.

Cuong Nguyen, student board member, asked whether the social distancing mandate will also be lifted once the mask mandate is lifted.

“Yeah, I think it’s very

reasonable that they’re going to either affirm or amend the social distancing,” said Fairbairn.

Board Member Kevin Erikson brought up the point that the mask mandate will still be in effect on school buses.

Federal law requires masking on school buses and public transportation, according to the U.S Department Transportation website.

Many community members expressed their desires for masking to no longer

be a requirement in Ferndale schools during public comment. One person said, “Our children have the right to live without requirements or mandates that restrict their ability to breathe freely.”

School guidance from the Washington State Department of Health and Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for the mask lift will come out during the second week of March.

“And by the time the 21st comes around, we’ll have a

much clearer idea of what the overall impact is going to be and what it’s going

to look like here inside the school district,” said Fairbairn.

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Community Calendar Seed & Start Swap & Giveaway

Join your friends and neighbors for Seed & Start Swap & Giveaway, a fun, free, South Fork and Foothills event from 11-3 Saturday, March 19 at 4106 Valley Hwy., Deming.

Seeds and starts shared, questions answered, insights exchanged. No need to bring your own seeds, just join the fun, gather ideas, and get ready to garden. Current COVID-19 regulations will be in effect: • Facial coverings required • Social distancing observed • Hand sanitizer provided More information: matthew@ southforkvalley.org.

Parkinson’s support group

The Lynden Parkinson support group meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Lynden Senior Center.

We welcome all those diagnosed with Parkinson’s as well as their caregivers and/or families.

On March 3, two physical therapist professionals will demonstrate exercises that are especially helpful for people with Parkinson’s.

Call Virgi Diephuis at 360-354-1137 or Tina Navis at 360-510-8024 for more information.

2022 Elizabeth Park Summer Concert Series

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

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

These family-friendly concerts are a Mayor’s Arts Awards recipient for 2018.

Food will be available for purchase.

Picnickers are encouraged to re-

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cycle and compost to be good park stewards. Neither alcohol nor vaping are not permitted in the park.

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

Elizabeth Park is at 2205 Elizabeth St, Bellingham. All concerts are free. Donations to support The Eldridge Society will be gratefully accepted at the concerts.

Summer concert schedule: June 23: Ravies Kole Music (eclectic indie Americana folk duo) June 30: Geof Morgan and friends (ballads) July 7: Dr. Jimmy and the Swingtime Serenaders (jumpin’ big band swing) July 14: J. P. Falcon Band (acoustic rock, with international influences) July 21: The Unknowns (jazz, blues and sultry vocals) July 28: Out of the Ashes (rock ‘n roll classics, and original tunes) August: 4 Prozac Mountain Boys (keeping the PNW safe for bluegrass) August: 11 The Atlantics (American rock, rhythm and blues) August 18: Bellingham Dixieland All Stars (Dixieland music for all ages) August 25: BandZandt (The east county’s favorite dance band)

Orchid Show and Sale at Christianson’s Nursery

This year, the Mount Baker Orchid Society will hold its annual Orchid Show and Sale at a new location this year, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mt. Vernon from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5 and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, March 6.

On March 5 accredited judges of the American Orchid Society will judge show plants.

Lots of orchids will be on sale by Christianson’s by orchid vendors such as Jolah’s Orchids of Oregon,

Featuring a look at unique & local Whatcom County homes along with tips and articles pertaining to remodeling, new construction, decorating, gardening, finance, energy efficiency and more! Let our readers know how you can help make the most of their spaces and places!

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the NW Orchid Society of Seattle and the orchid society’s members.

The public can ask questions and may bring plants for evaluation. Repotting is available for a donation.

Classes on the care, feeding and reblooming orchids will be held both Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., and an orchid doctor will be available to answer questions during the show.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit nwos. org.

Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival

The Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival is a celebration of the cultural diversity of the area through the common language of visual and performing arts.

This year, the annual festival will take place March 11-12 in the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Schedule of performances, workshops, and presentations will be viewable online via social media.

RARE: Recycled Arts Resource Expo

The 10th Annual Recycled Arts Resource Expo (RARE) is April 1-30 at Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Opening Reception is from 6-9 p.m. April 1.

This year, RARE is an event that highlights creative reuse in the form of art through an exhibit and a virtual gallery at alliedarts.org.

RARE also promotes art organizations and facilities that incorporate sustainability in their facilities and programs.

Attendees are inspired to take home innovative ideas that recognize the value of using resources creatively.

For more information call 360-6768548 or email info@alliedarts.org.

Gallery hours are 11-4, Tuesday through Saturday.

Lynden School District’s winter ride program

Sign-ups are now open for Lynden School District’s winter ride program. The Winter Ride program is a multi-week 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 school students.

A school bus leaves Lynden High School on Saturday mornings, drives up to the Mt. Baker Ski Area for the day, then brings the students back in the late afternoon.

Trips are March 5, 12, 19, and 26.

Cost, details, contact information, and the sign-up link are available at lyndenwinterride.org.

Plant-based exhibit opening at Jansen

From 2-8 p.m. March 3, Join Jansen Art Center artists and the community for the opening night of Plant Based, a juried exhibit of florathemed artwork.

See nature through an artist’s eyes, meet creators from our region, and maybe add a piece to your collection. Jansen Art Center is at 321 Front St., Lynden.

Grief Share Support Group Class

Grief Share is a support group that meets from 10 a.m. until noon Saturdays through April 16 where you will find a warm, caring environment of people who walk with you on your journey through grief, after losing a loved one to death, helping to bring healing and hope for the future. This group meets in the corner at North County Christ the King Church, 1816 18th St.

Nooksack sovereignty, jurisdiction reaffirmed by Federal circuit court Wednesday, Feb. 16, the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Elile Adams’s case against the Nooksack Indian Tribe.

Represented by Gabe Galanda, Adams argued that the Nooksack Tribe lacked jurisdiction over her because she lived on off-reservation trust land, because the tribal court acted in bad faith, and because she was denied due process, as her attorney Galanda was not allowed to appear in tribal court.

The federal court rejected all three arguments. It held that: • The Tribe and the State have concurrent criminal jurisdiction over offreservation trust land.

• The Tribal Court showed its good faith by appointing a pro tem judge to preside over her case.

• Gabe Galanda was not allowed to appear because he was not licensed to practice there and had not paid the proper filing fee.

In short, all her arguments were rejected in ways that reaffirm the Tribe’s jurisdiction and the integrity of the Tribe’s procedures. The federal court stated yesterday that Adams “has not explained why she cannot receive a fair hearing,” and that her attorney Gabe Galanda “was not licensed to practice before the tribal court and failed to pay the proper filing fee.”

The high court wrote: “Indian tribes have power to make their own substantive law in internal matters and to en-

force that law in their own forums.” This is a substantial statement made by the high court rejecting the arguments of an attorney who has spent years repeatedly challenging the self-determination and sovereignty of the Nooksack Tribe.

Adams has multiple cases pending, one against several Nooksack police officers for serving a warrant, and two against Sheriff Elfo and Deputy of Corrections Wendy Jones for incarcerating her.

In addition to losing countless cases against the Nooksack Indian Tribe before federal, state, and tribal courts and administrative forums, Galanda has also filed a bar complaint against every attorney who has represented the Nooksack Tribe in recent years in an obvious attempt to deprive the Tribe of legal representation.

Each of these complaints has thus far been rejected by the Washington Bar Association. Many of those who were disenrolled in 2016 are members of the Skway Band in British Columbia. Some have even gone on to hold elected office there. Michele Roberts and Robert Gladstone, both current or former clients of Gabe Galanda and among the 315 disenrolled from Nooksack, are elected as council member and chief councilor at Skway respectively, according to the Skway government website. They have access to services, resources, and their own tribal culture. The Tribe wishes them every success at Skway.

Lynden schools kindergarten registration begins March 7 LYNDEN — Parents who plan to have children enter kindergarten in fall 2022 are asked to register online between March 7-25 at www.lynden. wednet.edu.

In a Feb. 10 press release, the district said that it is important for planning purposes that students register between March 7-25.

Placement of students in their neighborhood school in kindergarten is on a first come, first served basis.

To be eligible to register for kindergarten, a child must be five years of age before midnight, Aug. 31.

A record of immunizations, birth certificate, and proof of residency as

required by state law, will be required prior to class placement.

Any questions regarding registration, call the school your child would attend: Fisher Elementary School (360-354-4291), Isom Elementary School (360-354-1992) or Bernice Vossbeck Elementary School (360-354-0488).

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Transportation funding package moves to Washington State House

By Brooklynn Hillemann Washington State Journal

A package that pays for free passes on public transportation for young people and upgrades to major bridges are all part of a 16year transportation funding plan approved by the Washington State Senate.

On Feb. 15, the Senate voted 29-20 to approve the proposed revenue sources for the $17 billion ‘Move Ahead Washington’ transportation investment package.

The bill sponsored by Transportation Committee Chair Sen. Marko Liias,

D-Everett, now goes to the House for consideration.

The plan includes funding for transit programs, replacement of fish passageways and electrification of the state’s ferry fleet.

Liias said: “We are on the verge of a new day in transportation.”

More than $2.5 billion will be designated for new projects, with nearly half being set aside to cover Washington’s portion of replacing the Interstate 5 Columbia River Bridge. Additional projects include widening State Route 18 and building a new Highway 2 trestle to expand ca-

pacity between Snohomish and Everett.

The package would also include funding to ensure those 18 and younger can ride for free on public transportation. An additional $1.2 billion would be dedicated to promoting walking and bicycling through infrastructure improvements and safety programs.

Republican legislative leaders expressed frustration about their exclusion from the negotiations that formulated the plan.

Transportation Committee Ranking Minority member Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, said the creation

of the bill breaks tradition of transportation being handled as a bipartisan issue.

“This bill just continues what we’ve been doing over the last three or four years, making it less and less affordable for our citizens to live in the state of Washington,” he said.

Responding to the minority’s complaints, Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle, said while the plan may not have bipartisan support, it does address Republican concerns including the preservation and maintenance of the transportation system.

Democrats promised a new gas tax will not be used to pay for the package. Funding for the package will rely on a variety of sources such as an increase in vehicle related-fees, federal funding and a transfer from the state general fund.

A large portion of the plan, $5.5 billion, would be funded by a carbon pricing program signed into law last year under the Climate Commitment Act. Beginning in 2023, the state will collect revenue from the largest polluters, such as refineries, who purchase allowances to exceed the set emissions cap.

About $2 billion in revenue would be collected from a new 6-cent-pergallon tax on fuel exported to states with lower gas tax rates such as Oregon, Alaska and Idaho. Republicans offered an amendment to remove the tax from the proposal, arguing nearby states would retaliate and take their business elsewhere.

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Child mental health gets attention in state Legislature

By Azeb Tuji Washington State Journal

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Seattle Children’s Hospital reports an increasing number of children need outpatient mental health treatment, but not enough providers exist to meet the demand.

“The devastating consequence of the inability to access outpatient care is that you’re likely to get worse and need emergency department

or crisis level care,” said Kashi Arora, from Seattle Children’s Hospital.

House Bill 1800, now under consideration in the state Legislature, creates a behavioral workgroup to identify barriers to behavioral health services for families.

It also helps develop a behavioral health plan for children and their caregivers.

“We need to make sure we’re not perpetuating a behavioral health system that

cycles around crisis, that cycles around intensive care, but also is very focused on prevention, early education …and making sure we’re serving everyone that needs care when and where they need it,” said Rep. Lisa Callan, D-Issaquah, prime sponsor for the proposals.

Callan said the committee started working on the bill after seeing a steep curve in behavioral health needs.

The bill requires the Health

Care Authority (HCA) to dedicate at least one full-time employee who is focused on connecting families, behavioral health providers, educators, and other stakeholders with current information about behavioral health services for minors. The HCA requested $584,000, to cover expenditures for 2023-25 biennium.

“We urgently need a system of care for children and families, an intentional and cohesive system that knits together

support for families from the start, that provides quick access to mental health care, that sets goals, measures outcomes and is a community-based team approach,” said Dr. Mary Ann Woodruff of the Washington Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics.

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BRIEFLY

Cemetery heritage “A Walk Back in Time” historic Lynden Cemetery tours have resumed. They are at 11 a.m. Saturdays on the south side of Front Street at Guide Meridian Road.

Learn about pioneer families and unique cemetery trivia. Free, no reservations needed.

Details: 360-354-3675.

Tours of Greenwood Cemetery, 605 E. Wiser Lake Road are at 1 p.m. the last Saturday of each month.

READS challenge art exhibit at Allied Arts

and Whatcom Libraries’ Whatcom READS program.

Local artists were tasked with reading the 2021 chosen book, Greenwood, by Canadian author Michael Christie. Artists are then invited to create works inspired by their reading of the book.

Also featured in the gallery are works by Jeff Aspnes, Mimi Ortiz, Rock Morris and Robert Keene.

Opening reception is 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the Allied Arts of Whatcom County gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham.

Gallery Hours are from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Cloud Mountain Farm Center Farm Stand

March 4-26, Allied Arts of Whatcom County hosts the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, a partnership with the Bellingham

Experience farm-fresh produce and meet the folks who grew it at Cloud Mountain Farm Center’s

Incubator Farm Stand.

Farm Stand is open Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. at 5979 Lawrence Road, Everson.

Email annikas@sustainableconnections.org for more information.

Gardening Green: online self-paced course

at clniles@wsu.edu or 360-778-5812. For more information, visit extension. wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green.

WSU Whatcom County Extension will also offer a free, online sustainable landscaping short course from noon-2 p.m., Thursdays from March 3–24.

This online short course

called Gardening Green will help Whatcom County residents create beautiful gardens that requires less water, and little to no fertilizer or pesticides, while also nourishing the soil and helping to keep our lakes, rivers, and other waters clean.

Participants will get worksheets, helpful videos, and

online resources that they can use to put sustainable landscaping principles into action in their own gardens whether they are creating a new landscape from scratch or are enhancing an existing garden.

To learn more or register, contact Cheryl Lovato Niles at 360-778-5812 or clniles@ wsu.edu.

WSU Whatcom County Extension now offers an online, self-paced gardening green course that will teach you the essential principles and practices for creating a beautiful garden that requires less water, and little-to-no fertilizer or pesticides, while also nourishing the soil and helping to keep our lakes, rivers, and other waters clean.

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Ferndale’s Disaster Recovery Center will close March 2 LACEY, Wash. –The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Ferndale will close at 3 p.m. on March 2.

Survivors of the Nov. 5-Dec. 2, 2021 flooding, straight line winds, severe storms, landslides and mudslides can still apply for FEMA assistance by phone, online or mobile app.

The Ferndale Disaster Recovery Center is at the Pioneer Pavilion Building, 2007 Cherry St. Hours on Wednesday, March 2 will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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Diaper drive-thru scheduled for March 17

By Bill Helm bill@lyndentribune.com

LYNDEN — Since 2017, the Prepares group of St. Joseph Catholic Church has given out hundreds of diapers each year through its diaper drive-thru giveaways.

From 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, March 17, anyone who needs diapers can pick up a free package for each child in their household. Diapers can be picked up at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 12th and Grover streets in the church’s west parking lot.

Diapers of size newborn to 6 as well as some pull-ups will be available for pickup.

Prepares offers yearround help without charge to pregnant women and families of children from birth to age 5.

According to Pam Ames of the Prepares group, anyone who can-

not be present can call her at 360-592-5052 and she’ll make sure to get those families the diapers they need.

“We have lots, plenty for everybody,” Ames said. “We’ve helped hundreds of families.”

Ames explained that the Prepares group is able to give out free diapers each year because of the generosity of the public.

“People give me the money and I buy the diapers,” Ames said.

Wardrobe packages (slightly used) and pajamas (new) are also available at no cost, Ames said.

Ames also said that the group plans to hold additional diaper drive-thru giveaways near Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. For more information or requests for other items needed besides diapers, or to donate, call Pam Ames at 360-5925052.

Since 2017, the Prepares group of St. Joseph Catholic Church has given out hundreds of diapers each year through its diaper drive-thru giveaways.

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STATE BASKETBALL

Three wins away Lynden girls defeat Sequim, elude elimination; boys complete comeback against Port Angeles, move to quarterfinals

Lyncs boys evade Annie Wright, girls make quick work of Seattle Academy; Pioneers girls get it done against Colville

By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com

By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com

MOUNT VERNON – As both the Lynden boys and girls basketball teams took to the court at Mount Vernon High School on Friday, Feb. 25, the implications of a win or loss were quite different.

The Lions girls were facing elimination in the regional round, entering the game as the No. 12 seed in the state tournament bracket. They also posted the more dominant win against Sequim, controlling the game from the tip.

Lynden’s boys were playing to not have to play, so to speak. The Lions boys had already clinched a spot in the Yakima Valley SunDome, earning the No. 2 seed in the bracket.

A win against Port Angeles meant going straight to the quarterfinals. A loss meant needing an opening-round win to get there.

Both teams got their wins and are off to the eastern side of Washington as members of the final 12 teams standing in their state tournaments.

MOUNT VERNON – Each of the four Whatcom County 1A teams with regional games posted wins on Saturday, Feb. 26, with three moving straight to quarterfinals contests.

The three Lynden Tribune-area teams that competed accounted for those quarterfinals placements, and only one of the games was close. Blaine got a win over Wahluke as well, rounding out the bunch.

Both Lynden Christian teams dominated the day as they have all season long, and the Nooksack Valley girls upheld their excellence. All three will now have a bye on Wednesday — the first day of the tournament — and play quarterfinal games on Thursday.

A round-up of the three Tribune-area games is below:

2A boys basketball state regionals: No. 2 Lynden 58, No. 7 Port Angeles 48 After going down 2-0 at the start, senior Dawson Adams drilled a 3-pointer to give Lynden a 3-2 lead in the first quarter.

Port Angeles answered back with a three of their own, and Lynden trailed the entire game — until the very end.

“They’re bigger and taller than us, and that favored them,” said Lynden’s head coach Brian Roper following the Lions’ 5848 win. “We had to change the tempo, so I think starting with Kaleo [Jandoc], Kobe Baar, those guys really put pressure on the ball. We got some steals, and most importantly, we got on our toes because we’d been on our heels most of their first half.”

Lynden trailed by as much as 12, with that largest deficit coming early in the third quarter. The Lions narrowed the gap to seven at the end of the third quarter. Junior Coston Parcher hit a mid-range jump shot with two seconds remaining in the period to make it 41-34 at the heading into the fourth.

Buckets by Parcher, senior Jordan Medcalf and sophomore Anthony CanaSee LIONS on B2

The Lyncs’ bench celebrates a Griffin Dykstra 3-pointer in Lynden Christian’s 66-54 win over Annie Wright on Saturday, Feb. 26. (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune)

Lions junior Adia Newcomb eludes defenders for a layup in Lynden’s 5026 win over Sequim on Friday, Feb. 25 (Top left). The Lyncs celebrate near the end of the fourth quarter in Lynden Christian’s 61-21 win over Seattle Academy on Saturday, Feb. 26 (Top right). Lions senior Kaleo Jandoc celebrates a fourth-quarter 3-pointer in Lynden’s 58-48 win over Port Angeles on Friday, Feb. 25. (Bottom left). The Pioneers’ bench celebrates during the second quarter of Nooksack Valley’s 71-41 win over Colville on Saturday, Feb. 26. (Bottom right). (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune)

1A girls basketball state regionals: No. 2 Nooksack Valley 71, No. 7 Colville 41 All season long the Pioneers have only been worried about “the next 200 feet,” as the target on their backs continued to grow larger.

With a little over a week left in the season, they are nearing the point where there are only 200 feet left to go. Nooksack Valley is headed straight to the 1A state quarterfinals following their 71-41 regional win over Colville.

“It’s really special being able to get back there,” said Pioneers head coach Shane Wichers of heading to Yakima. “With my daughter on the team, getting another week, that’s going to be emotional.”

Colville stood tough early, but the Pioneers built up a sizeable 19-11 lead by the end of the first quarter. It was a physical contest from the get-go, with players hitting the hardwood left, right and center.

Whoever razzed their opponent more would get the win. NV won that battle, and it wasn’t close.

“We come out in practice and compete every day,” said Pioneers senior Ellie VanBerkum. “That translates to games, and that makes everybody in shape, it gets everybody prepared for their time to step up.

I think everybody stepped up tonight.”

Pioneers sophomore Devin Coppinger scored 9 of her 19 points in the first quarter alone. Junior Hallie Kamphouse added a nice compliment of 5 more.

See 1A REGIONALS on B3

YOUTH SOFTBALL

Lynden Pride preps for second season Youth softball program caters to kids who want to stay local

By Connor J. Benintendi connor@lyndentribune.com

LYNDEN – The Lynden Pride youth fastpitch softball program is returning for its second year, beginning in late March and stretching into summertime.

A program started by Lynden High School coaches and players, past and present, is tailored towards players and families who may not want the expenses and intensity of a youth travel league.

The Lynden Pride offers 10U and 12U teams, and all games will be played in Lynden or neighboring regions of northern Whatcom County.

Ryan Dykstra, the assistant softball coach at Lynden High School, oversees the program with the help of LHS’

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Girls 2A Girls 1A Boys 2A Boys 1A

head softball coach Ed Bomber and junior varsity coach Megan Paoli. Prior to coaching at Lynden, Paoli played softball with the Lions in high school. She went on to play at Bellevue College in 2018-19.

Paoli and former Lynden softball player Hannah Rothwell will coach the teams. Rothwell played at Lower Columbia College in 2017 before spending two seasons at Eastern Oregon University from 2018-19. Paoli will be coaching the 10U team as Rothwell will coach the 12U. “What we’re trying to do is give kids who are not club travel ballplayers an opportunity to play a less expensive thing,” Dykstra said. “What we’re trying to eliminate is the expensive travel-ball stuff because not everybody can afford that.”

Dykstra said the program’s goal is to find those kids

who want to stay close to home and play 10-15 games over the spring and summer, even if they have no prior softball experience.

“We just want girls to have an opportunity to play ball,” Dykstra said. “Maybe at a higher level than just a regular youth rec league.”

The Lynden Pride also aims to build the softball culture in the Lynden community itself, which is why they minimize the travel to games. If a player is ready for travel softball by the time they graduate from the two age groups offered, they encourage that, Dykstra said.

They participated in some tournaments further away from Lynden last year but will likely forego that this year

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Lions: Both teams off to Yakima Roper said. “We don’t take it for granted, and we’re excited to go play against the best in the state. Most of all we’re excited to spend one more week together because this is a team that really likes each other, the guys care about each other.”

Lions junior Coston Parcher puts up a 3-pointer in Lynden’s 58-48 win over Port Angeles on Friday, Feb. 25. (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune) Continued from B1

-les made it 43-40 early in the final period. Medcalf was sent to the line two straight times, nailing all four free throws. It was tied at 44.

Then Jandoc flipped the game on its head.

The senior drilled a 3-pointer with 2:45 remaining in the game to give Lynden their first lead, 47-44, since the very beginning of the game. A few possessions later, after two points from Port Angeles, Jandoc sank another 3-pointer to extend the Lions’ lead to four.

“I just saw I was open and was like ‘you know what, I’m going to let it fly,’ because I was feeling it,” Jandoc said. “I hit it, I got a little hyped, started talking to the crowd, and then I switched right back to defense.”

Port Angeles would never recover, scoring just two more points in the game and fouling to extend the clock.

Baar, Jandoc and Parcher each nailed two free-throws in the closing minute to post what looked like a lopsided 10-point victory. Jandoc had 8 of his 10 points in the fourth quarter alone.

Lynden outscored Port Angeles 24-7 in the fourth quarter. Their comeback effort began with the defense, which has been the story many times before.

“It’s just, play for your brothers until the job is done,” Jandoc said. “Within that, we’ve found our success.”

The Lions outrebounded their opponent 33-31, despite Port Angeles possessing a 6-foot-9 center in John Vaara and a 6-foot-5 forward in Wyatt Dunning. Vaara and Dunning combined for 18 points in the first half. The pair was limited to just 5 in the second, all from Vaara.

“Dawson Adams gave up eight inches, and he battled the kid [Vaara] all night,” Roper said. “He ended up with 11 points and they were hard-earned.”

Medcalf finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Adams totaled 13 points and 9 rebounds, as Parcher finished with 11 points and 4 rebounds. Jandoc rounded out the top four with 10 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals.

Lynden will play a late quarterfinal contest on Thursday, March 3, at the Yakima Valley SunDome with a 9 p.m. tipoff.

No. 9 Lakewood and No. 16 Sammamish will play their regional contest on Saturday, Feb. 26, and the winner of that game will play No. 8 Sehome on Wednesday, March 2. Whoever wins that contest will play Lynden in the quarterfinals.

“We’re just grateful, we’re grateful for the opportunity,”

2A girls basketball state regionals: No. 12 Lynden 50, No. 13 Sequim 26 The Lions knew they had a job to do to stay in contention for a state title defense, and they checked that box convincingly.

Sequim never led throughout the loser-out regional contest. Lynden is now off to Yakima.

“It’s extremely satisfying,” said Lynden’s head coach Vic Wolffis following the team’s 50-26 win. “I think following a year where you don’t even have a postseason you really understand how special it is.”

Lynden posted a dominant first quarter, which made it difficult for Sequim to pitch any sort of comeback. The Lions led 16-3 after one period, capped off by a buzzerbeating 3-pointer by junior Adia Newcomb.

“We’ve come really far,” Newcomb said. “Especially working together as a team, at the beginning of the year we hadn’t played a lot together.”

Sequim picked up a bit more steam in the second, narrowing their deficit to 24-13 at halftime.

The Lions then put their foot on the gas pedal once again in the third. They outscored Sequim 14-4 in the period, led by Newcomb and sophomore Haylee Koetje.

Lynden imposed their will defensively, forcing Sequim into 3-point shots and still getting a hand up in the process.

“I want to give some real credit to Jen Dickson, our assistant coach,” Wolffis said. “Who about midway through the season really took over the defensive side of the ball and has done a tremendous job prepping the girls to play that end.”

They were able to coast into the 50-26 win, shutting out any remaining doubt of whether they can compete with the best of the best in 2A. Lynden, who remains a young team with next to zero postseason experience, has struggled with bench depth throughout the season. One of the Lions’ emerging players they are now beginning to rely on for production is freshman Kiki York.

“She’s just active and athletic,” Wolffis said. “The only reason she didn’t succeed early in the year is that she didn’t allow herself to be active and athletic. She was hesitant and cautious.”

York has been on the court far more than she was early in the season. She has proven to be a reliable option on of-

fense and a solid anchor on the defensive boards.

Newcomb finished with 16 points followed by 8 from Koetje. Junior Chloe Wittenberg and sophomore Mallary Villars each totaled 7. York and senior Claire DeVries each had 6.

Lynden will play No. 4 W.F. West in a loser-out contest in the first round at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Wednesday, March 2, at 12:15 p.m.

“It’s really sweet,” Newcomb said. “We’re really excited for it, just to get to practice these next couple days and prepare.”

Lions head coach Vic Wolffis goes to high-five junior Adia Newcomb after her buzzer beater at the end of the first quarter in Lynden’s 50-26 win over Sequim on Friday, Feb. 25 (Top). Lions senior Jordan Medcalf hangs on the rim after a dunk in Lynden’s 58-48 win over Port Angeles on Friday, Feb. 25. (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune)

Pride: Providing new opportunities Continued from B1

Lions sophomore Mallary Villars drives past a defender in Lynden’s 50-26 win over Sequim on Friday, Feb. 25. (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune)

and only compete against other local teams.

“We have local area youth teams like a Nooksack, like a Mount Baker, like a Meridian, they also have teams,” Dykstra said. “By the time they get to high school they will have experienced a little more than just regular rec ball.”

Practice is currently set to begin after spring break at the end of March.

Players that are interested in participating are encouraged to reach out to Ryan Dykstra (360927-7003, ryanldykstra@ gmail.com) or Megan Paoli (360-927-4789, paoli2400@gmail.com) with any questions or inquiries about signing up.

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About: Scored a career-high 18 points in the Lyncs’ 61-21 win over Seattle Academy in the state regional round of the postseason on Saturday, Feb. 26.

Dykstra had 16 of her points in the first half alone, helping build LC’s initial lead that they would carry to the end.

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1A Regionals: Lyncs, Pioneers advance to quarterfinals Continued from B1

The second quarter brought on the Ellie VanBerkum show. The senior scored 7 of her 10 points in the period as Coppinger and sophomore Lainey Kimball helped to build the lead.

NV outscored Colville 20-11 in the period, taking a sturdy 39-22 lead into halftime.

Colville picked it up in the third. They scored 16 points, most of any quarter throughout the game. Unfortunately for the visiting team, the Pioneers posted 17, nurturing a 56-38 lead heading into the fourth.

The Pioneers scored the first 13 points of the fourth, winning the period 15-3 by the game’s end. They completely shut down everything Colville attempted inside. It was smooth sailing into a 30-point victory.

Coppinger’s output was good enough for a game-high, as Kamphouse posted 16. VanBerkum followed up that duo with her scoring, and sophomore Tana Hoekema finished with 8. Kimball as well as seniors McKenna Wichers and Tehya Moore all had 6 each.

“We came a long way,” Kamphouse said.

“Our defense has come a long way, our help, our whole team has come a long way.”

NV will play the winner of No. 8 Seattle Academy and No. 9 Wapato on Thursday, March 3, at the Yakima Valley SunDome in the 1A state quarterfinals. The tipoff will be at 9 p.m.

“I’m super stoked. I love these girls, it’s a great group,” VanBerkum said. “It’s weird to think we only have, like, eight days left together.”

1A girls basketball state regionals: No. 1 Lynden Christian 61, No. 8 Seattle Academy 21 The Lyncs showed few signs of weakness in their 61-21 regional win against Seattle Academy. It was their best basketball at the best time.

Efficient offense? Check. Impenetrable defense? Check. Sharing the ball? Check.

Brady Bomber’s Lynden Christian team continued to look the part of the well-oiled machine they have become throughout the season.

“They [Seattle Academy] had a couple of girls that are really good with the ball in their hands,” Bomber, the Lyncs’ head coach, said.

“I thought we did a nice job containing them and keeping us in front, and then when we got beat, we had some girls on the weak side who started helping. It was a group effort; everyone had a different role defensively.”

After a slow start by both teams, LC looked determined to put the game away in the second. Junior Demi Dykstra, who already hit a pair of 3-pointers in the first, had another 10 in the second quarter.

Dykstra had 16 of her career-high 18 points at the half, helping the Lyncs outscore Seattle Academy 24-4 in the second period and take a 33-9 advantage into the break.

“It was fun for me to see her [Dykstra] have that half where she could not only make those shots but also be that valuable to our team with those shots, how meaningful they were,” Bomber said. “I’m really proud of her because it’s a benefit and a bi-product of her artwork.”

The Lyncs kept up their offensive excellence in the third, scoring the first 11 points of the quarter. Seattle Academy mustered six points of their own, but still trailed 46-15 heading into the fourth.

LC deployed their bench with around 3:30 remaining in the fourth, and junior Katrin Fay drilled a pair of 3-pointers to cap off the victory. It was a dominant showing from the topseeded 1A team in the state — another stamp of approval on their bid towards the title.

Dykstra led all scorers with her output, and senior Libby Stump followed her up for the Lyncs with 11 points. Freshman Grace

Lyncs junior Tyler Sipma waits for the offensive play to develop in Lynden Christian’s 66-54 win over Annie Wright on Saturday, Feb. 26 (Top). Pioneers junior Hallie Kamphouse attempts a layup from under the basket in Nooksack Valley’s 71-41 win over Colville on Saturday, Feb. 26 (Second from top).

Lyncs junior Demi Dykstra attempts a contested layup in Lynden Christian’s 61-21 win over Seattle Academy on Saturday, Feb. 26 (Second from bottom).

Lyncs senior Will Colwell pushes through an Annie Wright defender for a layup in Lynden Christian’s 66-54 win over Annie Wright on Saturday, Feb. 26 (Bottom). (Connor J. Benintendi/Lynden Tribune)

Hintz totaled 10, and junior Daisy Poag finished with 9.

The Lyncs will face the winner of No. 7 Colville and No. 15 La Center on Thursday, March 3, at the Yakima Valley SunDome in the 1A state quarterfinals. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.

“It’s very exciting,” Dykstra said. “Because we didn’t get it last year, we’re just looking forward to it a lot more.”

1A boys basketball state regionals: No. 2 Lynden Christian 66, No. 7 Annie Wright 54 The Lynden Christian boys passed another test on Saturday, as the 66-54 final score of their regional win against Annie Wright was not representative of the game’s true ebband-flow.

It was a back-and-forth affair for most of the game, with the Lyncs turning it on late to prevent any true attempt at an upset.

“That’s a good team,” said LC head coach Tim Zylstra of Annie Wright. “They shot the ball well in the first half. We had to adjust, we went to a zone and just tried to slow them down a little bit because off the dribble, they’re good, and they can shoot.”

The first quarter ended at a 15-all tie. Annie Wright took the lead early in the second, but the Lyncs stayed close. Junior Tyler Sipma hit a 3-pointer late in the third to give LC a 24-23 advantage, and the teams continued to trade buckets.

Annie Wright got the final two points of the first half, and it was a slim 30-29 lead in favor of the Lyncs at the break.

The third quarter began as much of the same. LC senior Andrew Hommes got the first two points of the half, but Annie Wright battled back to possess a 35-32 advantage.

“We were expecting them to get their best shot,” said Lyncs senior Crew Bosman.

“They’ve got nothing to lose as the seventh seed, and I think they felt disrespected as the seventh seed.”

LC went on an 8-0 run from there, led by four free throws from Bosman, two from senior Will Colwell and a mid-range shot from junior Griffin Dykstra.

Leading 44-41 in the closing seconds of the third quarter, junior Tyler Sipma hit an important 3-pointer to give the Lyncs a sixpoint lead going into the final period.

Bosman, Hommes and Dykstra combined for 17 of the Lyncs’ 19 points in the fourth, as Annie Wright managed 13.

It resulted in a 12-point win, but the pressure wasn’t off until the final buzzer sounded.

“I’d say it was a pretty good night [shooting]. I was due, I hadn’t been shooting good lately,” Dykstra said. “It felt good to finally be able to hit some shots.”

While Annie Wright had mostly a twoman attack, LC continued their balanced scoring approach.

Bosman totaled a team-high 17 points and Hommes backed him up with 15. Dykstra had 12 while Sipma and sophomore Jeremiah Wright each finished with 10.

The Lyncs shot 17-for-18 from the freethrow line, while Annie Wright converted 6-of-9. That was the difference in the game.

Despite a tough test, LC is ready for their state run.

“Any time you get tested like this then you’re going against something you may not be used to,” Zylstra said. “So putting ourselves in that position, you never want to put yourselves there, but sometimes you’re in it. So then how do you work through it?”

Their next game will be against the winner of No. 8 Quincy and No. 9 Blaine on Thursday, March 3, at the Yakima Valley SunDome in the 1A state quarterfinals. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.

“It makes it way sweeter because we actually have something to play for,” Dykstra said of this trip to the SunDome. “Hopefully we can get that gold ball.”

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Ferndale’s season ends in Kennewick Golden Eagles fall 80-62 in loser-out regional play-in

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KENNEWICK — After an unlikely run that included reaching the regional play-in round of the postseason, the Golden Eagles’ season came to an end Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Kennewick, Washington.

Kennewick, who has since gone on to the first round of the 3A state tournament, defeated Ferndale

80-62.

Early in the first quarter the lead changed hands a couple times. Kennewick managed to grow up to a 10-point lead by the end of one, but Ferndale closed that gap to just four at halftime, trailing 41-37.

Golden Eagles senior Jazen Guillory and junior Damian Toney tried to keep Ferndale in the game in the third quarter, but Kennewick began pulling away

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by way of a 3-point barrage.

Ferndale trailed 66-51 after three quarters.

Despite some impressive buckets in the fourth, the Golden Eagles couldn’t quite get back into the contest. The Cinderella story came to a swift end, although its an experience the team will likely never forget.

Senior Mark Schlichting finished with a team-high 17 points, as Toney fol-

lowed him up with 14. Senior Luke Wells totaled 11 and Guillory tallied 9.

The Golden Eagles began the season 1-7 before going 11-3 over their next 14 games, including postseason. They finish the season with an 11-12 overall record after consecutive postseason losses in the 3A District 1 championship and then the regional play-in.

This Ferndale team has

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PUBLIC NOTICES Everson LEGAL CITY OF EVERSON NOTICE OF DECISION Notice is hereby given that on February 22, 2022, the Everson City Council granted preliminary plat approval with conditions for a lot-averaged subdivision and subdivision variance proposed

by Summit-Rhodes LLC to allow subdivision of an approximately 7.82-acre property located at 7322 Everson-Goshen Road within the City of Everson to create 28 residential lots.

There is no administrative appeal of this decision. Pursuant to Chapter 36.70C RCW, any petition challenging this decision must be filed with the superior court within twenty-one days of the issuance of the decision.

This notice is published pursuant to Section 16.01.130(C) EMC. Contact the City Clerk at the address below to request a complete copy of the Decision: Everson City Hall 111 W. Main Street P.O. Box 315 Everson, WA 98247 Published March 2, 2022

Ferndale LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed zoning text amendment 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. Interested persons may testify and/or submit written comments regarding the proposed amendment to City development regulations.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale is holding a virtual/ telephonic Public Hearing by the Planning Commission beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. The public is highly encouraged to view and/or attend the meeting by: 1. Clicking this link: www.cityofferndale.org/pc (or copy the URL and paste into a

web browser) and then click on Attend Current Meeting or 2. Call-in to the Teams meeting by dialing 1 (253) 220-4085 and entering conference ID: 711 276 785#. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice or to receive the link by email please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2359.

DATE OF NOTICE: March 02, 2022 APPLICANT: City of Ferndale PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City proposes to amend Chapter 15.24 of the Ferndale Municipal Code (FMC) to implement a Floodplain Development Permit. This would allow the City to better track and report development activity required by FEMA each year and clarify required elements and process.

REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests a recommendation of approval of the zoning text amendment from the Planning Commission.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: March 02, 2022 – March 16, 2022 CONTACT: Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director Public Comment: comment@cityofferndale.org Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 City Hall: 2095 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 685-2367 Published March 2, 2022

Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices. In that selfgovernment charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings.

6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. The public is highly encouraged to view and/or attend the meeting by: 1. Clicking this link: www.cityofferndale.org/pc (or copy the URL and paste into a web browser) and then click on Attend Current Meeting or 2. Call-in to the Teams meeting by dialing 1 (253) 220-4085 and entering conference ID: 711 276 785#. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice or to receive the link by email please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2359.

DATE OF NOTICE: March 02, 2022 APPLICANT: City of Ferndale PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City proposes to amend Title 18 Zoning of the Ferndale Municipal Code (FMC) to allow day cares as a primary use in all zones except FMC 18.56 Manufacturing.

REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests a recommendation of approval of the zoning text amendment from the Planning Commission.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: March 02, 2022 – March 16, 2022 CONTACT: Michael Cerbone, Community Development Director Public Comment: comment@cityofferndale.org Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248 City Hall: 2095 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 685-2367 Published March 2, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed zoning text amendment 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. Interested persons may testify and/or submit written comments regarding the proposed amendment to City development regulations.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale is holding a virtual/ telephonic Public Hearing by the Planning Commission beginning at

Notice of Trustee’s Sale LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-19875239-BB Title Order No.: 191257599-WA-MSI Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2016-1201422 Parcel Number(s): 370406-172180-0000, 29816 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015:

NICHOLAS P KUNKEL AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 4/1/2022, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 43, SUDDEN VALLEY, DIVISION 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF PLATS, PAGES 105, 106 AND 107, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 12 GLACIER RIDGE DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/6/2016, recorded 12/12/2016, under Instrument No. 2016-1201422 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from NICHOLAS P KUNKEL AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2018-0803459 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

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follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $36,230.17. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $148,007.45, together with interest as provided in the Note from 7/1/2019 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 4/1/2022. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/21/2022 (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 3/21/2022 (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 3/21/2022 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s).

These requirements were completed as of 10/19/2021. 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:// w w w. d f i . wa . gov / c o n s u m e r s / homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webList A c tion=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-19875239-BB. Dated: 11/22/2021 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 9250241 Trustee Sale Number: WA19-875239-BB Sale Line: 800-2802832 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0175609

3/2/2022 3/23/2022 Published March 2 & 23, 2022

Probate Notice to Creditors LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In Re the Estate of: ARTHUR DOUGLAS LAFFERTY, SR., Deceased.

CASE NO.: 22-4-00100-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: February 16, 2022 Personal Representative: Arthur Douglas Lafferty, Jr. Attorney for Personal Representative: Kyle S. Mitchell Address for Mailing or Service: Shepherd and Allen 2011 Young Street, Suite 202 Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 733-3773 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court Cause No. 22-4-00100-37 DATED this 8th day of February 2022.

SHEPHERD AND ALLEN Douglas R. Shepherd, WSBA #9514 Kyle S. Mitchell, WSBA #47344 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative Published February 16, 23 & March 2, 2022

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Matter of the Estate of: ROXIE LEANNE ANTHONY, Deceased.

NO. 22-4-00257-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative (“PR”) named below has been appointed as PR of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the PR or the PR’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of first publication: February 16, 2022.

LYNDSI D’NETTE STICKLES, PR Attorneys for Personal Representative/ Address for mailing or service: Peter J. Andrus, WSBA #21441 JELSING TRI WEST & ANDRUS PLLC 2926 Colby Avenue Everett, WA 98201 Published February 16, 23 & March 2, 2022

LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SPOKANE COUNTY Estate of: JACK RONALD DAVIS, Deceased.

NO. 22-4-00378-32 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim.

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LEGALS Continued from B4 The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: March 2, 2022 Grant W. Riva WSBA # 13990 Attorney for Gregory B. Davis Personal Representative of Decedent’s Estate GRANT W. RIVA Attorney at Law 308 W. 1st Ave., Suite 207 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 326-2146 Published March 2, 9 & 16, 2022

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of FRANK MOSER and BARBARA MOSER Deceased.

NO. 21-4-00566-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

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

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION March 2, 2022 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Alan Knutson 2211 Rimland Drive #422 Bellingham, WA 98229 Attorney for Personal Representative: Andrew W. Heinz, WSBA #37086 Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC 300 North Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225

SURPLUS SALE The Board of Directors of the Ferndale School District is announcing the sale by sealed bid, various outdated texts, miscellaneous materials and equipment declared as surplus to the needs of the District.

Pursuant to RCW 28A.335.180, this notice is provided to inform the public that this equipment will be available for sale. Bid forms and instructions are available at ferndalesd.org, in person at the Administration Building, 6041 Vista Drive, Ferndale, WA 98248, (360) 383-9216 or by emailing your request to jeanie.forwoodson@ ferndalesd.org. Items will be sold for best qualifying offer received

by April 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The bid opening will be April 1, 2022 at 12:00 pm at the Ferndale School District Administration Office.

Vehicles will be available for sale through Bellingham Auto Auction via their online bidding process.

Bid item information and bid instructions are available at Bellingham auction.com or by calling (360) 647-5370. Items will be sold for best qualifying offer received

by April 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Directors of the Ferndale School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the bidding.

Mark Deebach, Interim Superintendent Ferndale School District. No. 502 Published March 2, 2022

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Public Notice

Summons by Publication

Evelyn T. Joneli, and Paul Monroe Joneli, Plaintiffs, v.

The heirs of Emil and Susanna (Susie) Joneli, including: Steven Fred Joneli, et al., Defendants.

NO. 22-2-00054-37 SUMMONS Judge Evan P. Jones The State of Washington to Emily Porter, Ally Penrose, Lacey Penrose, Steven Fred Joneli, Pamela Judith Joneli Shacknowski, unknown heirs of Eda Helen Joneli Rice; and any unknown heirs of Emil and Susanna Joneli.

You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 26th day of January, 2022, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiffs, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

The object of this action is to quiet title to certain real property, located in Whatcom County at the corner of Noon and Hemmi Roads, in the named plaintiffs.

DATED THIS 20th day of January, 2022.

John A. Meenk, WSBA #29345 Attorney for Plaintiff Published January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23 & March 2, 2022

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SKAGIT COUNTY IN THE INTEREST OF WYATT WAYNE BROWN, persons under the age of eighteen.

No. 21-5-00030-29 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF PETITION AND HEARING ON TERMINATION OF PARENT/ CHILD RELATIONSHIP TO: KENNETH WAYNE BROWN The Petitioners have filed with the Clerk of the above Court a Petition requesting that the parent/child relationship between the mother of the above-named child be terminated.

A copy of the Petition is attached hereto.

You may respond to this Summons and Petition by filing a written response with the Clerk of the Court and serving a copy of your response on the person signing this Summons. IF you do not serve your written response within 30 days after the date this Summons was served on you, exclusive of the day of service, the Court may enter an Order of Default against you permanently terminating all of your rights to the above-named child. The Court may, without further notice to your, enter an Order relinquishing the child to the Petitioner, terminating your parent/ child relationship and approving or providing for the adoption of the above-named child.

The child was born of January 23, 2014.

The child’s father as listed on the birth certificate is Kenneth Wayne Brown, and the child’s mother is Kerri Lynn Little.

The court hearing on this matter shall be held on April 1, 2022 at

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9:00 a.m. in the Skagit County Superior Court, Room to be announced, in Mount Vernon, Washington. Your failure to appear at this hearing may result in a Default Order permanently terminating all of your rights to the above-named child.

You are further notified that any non-consenting parent or alleged father has the right to be represented by an attorney, and an attorney will be appointed for an indigent person who requests an attorney. You are further notified that you have a right to file under Chapter 26.26 RCW a claim for paternity.

You are further notified that your failure to file a claim of paternity within 20 days of the date of service of this notice and Summons upon you or your failure to respond to the Petitioner within 20 days of the date of the service of Summons and Notice upon you, is grounds to terminate your parent/ child relationship with respect to the child. One method of filing your response is serving a copy of the petitioner by sending the response by Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested.

DATED this _16th _ day of February, 2022. /s/ Richard M. Sybrandy RICHARD M. SYBRANDY – WSBA #25114 Attorney for Petitioners File Response with: Clerk of Court Skagit County Courthouse 205 W. Kincaid Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Serve a copy of your Response on the Petitioner’s attorney.

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Whatcom County’s

BUSINESS CENTER GRANDVIEW BUSINESS CENTER

CONCRETE

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CONSTRUCTION

HOME REPAIRS

• Farm & Home Repairs & Remodel • Concrete Work & Repairs • Shops & Sheds • Demolitions & Clean Ups 30 Years Experience

360-325-5321

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ANTIQUES

CONCRETE

Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell

Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC

APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES

CONSTRUCTION

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

360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com

TSquared Inc Construction & Roofing

DeWaard & Bode

Troy Visser • 360-815-2616

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

Premier Dental Center

Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham

AUTOMOTIVE

Hinton Chevrolet Buick

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

Imhof Automotive

DENTAL

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

EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS

Reed Excavating

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

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

501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493 Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen • www.rogerjobs.com 2200 Iowa St., Bellingham • 360-734-5230

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

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

Point S Zylstra Tire

Roger Jobs Automotive

Service Pro of Nooksack

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

Vavra Auto Body

411 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack • 360-966-4444

Portal Way Farm and Garden Smits Compost

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

FINE JEWELRY

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Originals by Chad

521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

Bank of the Pacific

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

Whatcom Cremation & Funeral

Banner Bank

“Our Community’s Most Affordable Cremations & Burials - from $895” 360-734-7073 • wcremation.com

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

BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS

FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

Sunset Beauty Supply

Colony House Furniture

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

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

CABINETS

GARAGE DOORS

Lynden Interiors

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

Overhead Door Company of Bellingham

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

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

Westside Building Supply

CAMPGROUNDS

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

6335 Portal Way, Ferndale • 360-384-2622

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

Real Estate Support Services, LLC

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

Lynden Interiors

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

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

RE/MAX Whatcom County- Rick Meyer

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

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

Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE

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

Bellingham RV Storage

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

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

Green Earth Technology

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

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Country Financial®, Len Corneto

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

Country Financial® Brim Rentals Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative 350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411 1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975

www.brimtractor.com

Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC Westside Building Supply 4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

360-527-2334 • hicllc.net

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Guide Insurance Services

8108 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-2200

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

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

Coconut Kenny’s

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

Little Caesars

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

VanDalen Insurance

1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656

ROOFING

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

Joostens Roofing

Bellingham • 360-815-7663

SSK Insurance

Mt. Baker Roofing, Inc.

501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488 2115 Barkley Blvd. Ste. 201, Bellingham

360-733-0191 • www.mtbakerroofing.com

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

Vibrant USA

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

Tyas & Tyas

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

SOLAR & REFRIGERATION

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

LUMBER

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

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

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

MEDIATION

Bellingham Mediation & Consulting

360-354-3400

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

Dave’s Sports Shop

Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop

VanDalen Insurance

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

6605 Northwest Dr., Ferndale • 360-312-1431 www.appelcheese.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 Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com 110 7th St., Lynden • 360-354-3937 1985 Main St., Ferndale • 360-384-5956

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

REAL ESTATE

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

GARBAGE & RECYCLING MEDICARE INSURANCE PLANS

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

Cruisin Coffee

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

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

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

COFFEE

Lynden Tribune

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

360-354-4154 • www.npsclean.com 191 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden

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

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

Glacier Pacific LLC

GREASE TRAP CLEANING

Northwest Cleaning Supply

PRINT & PUBLISHING

Lynden Print Company

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

Westside Building Supply

Cedars RV Resort

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

Water/sewer line repair 4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham 8084 Enterprise Road, Ferndale • 360-815-0080 HOME LOANS www.reedexcavating.com

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

Pete’s Auto Repair LLC

2000 Main St., Ferndale • 360-384-1804

SPORTS & RECREATION

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

1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591

Lynden Skateway

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

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

VETERINARY

Vibrant USA

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

Kulshan Veterinary

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

Environmental Pest Control Inc.

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

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

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Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

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Publisher’s Notice

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

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

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

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Wedding

Planner

Catering

Floral

Crave Catering

Jensen’s Ferndale Floral

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!

Rigorously COVID compliant.

Kelly’s O’Deli

360- 384-1702 kellysodelicatering@gmail.com www.kellysodelicatering.com Bellingham and Whatcom County's premier caterer 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. In addition to delicious, casual fare, we can assist you with plates, flatware, linens, and more. Call us today!

Rigorously COVID compliant.

Destination Weddings Honeymoons - Travel Unique Romance Travel & Destination Weddings

819 Commercial Ave, Suite B Anacortes, WA 98221 • 360-293-4856 Carla@UniqueRomanceTravel.com www.UniqueRomanceTravel.com OUR MISSION: To create first class luxury travel experiences for our clients with memories that last a lifetime. As a “boutique agency”, our focus is quality over quantity and building strong relationships with our clients as well as our travel partners.

Unique Romance Travel has over 30 years of combined Professional Travel Agency experience to serve all of your travel needs. We specialize in Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Groups, and Luxury Travel vacations in all the areas that you can imagine and dream of visiting. We make sure that all of our couples, families, and groups receive added value & VIP treatment when traveling to the many beautiful luxury destinations throughout the world.

Plumeria Breezes Travel

Where You Wanna Go? plumeriabreezestravel.com/contact/ 810 Metcalf Street Sedro-Woolley 360-391-6001 Plumeria Breezes Travel specializes in Honeymoons and Milestone vacations.

Call today for your complimentary consultation and to learn about payment options. Text or call Monique Brigham at 360.391.6001 or email Monique@ PlumeriaBreezesTravel.com. Be sure to mention where you heard about us.

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

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 23 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 three 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!

The 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.

Venues Bellingham Cruise Terminal

Port of Bellingham 355 Harris Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 360-676-2500 www.portofbellingham.com Call to reserve the Bellingham Cruise Terminal for your waterfront event. With views of Bellingham Bay and beyond & the open catering option, it’s the perfect place to plan your one-of-a-kind event.

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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

Squalicum Boat House

Port of Bellingham 2600 N. Harbor Loop Bellingham, WA 360-676-2500 www.portofbellingham.com The waterfront is a perfect location for any occasion. With expansive views of the Salish Sea and open catering options, the boathouse is an outstanding place to hold your event.