Ferndale Record November 16 2022

Shewmake leads Sefzik in LD42 senator race

By Bill Helm Editor

WHATCOM — With more than 110,000 ballots counted and an estimated 550 more to be counted, Sharon Shewmake, a Democrat, is ahead of Simon Sefzik, a Republican, in her quest to become the next Legislative District 42 Senator for Washington.

With a margin of 863 votes, Shewmake looks to un seat Sefzik, who was appointed in January to replace Doug Ericksen. Sen. Ericksen died in December 2021 at age 52 after having had COVID-19.

With 173 precincts reporting, the ballots of 110,121 of the county’s 157,580 registered voters have been counted by the Whatcom County Election Division. at gure is 69.88% of the county’s regis tered voters.

According to the Whatcom County Election Divi sion, the estimated number of ballots which have not been counted “only includes ballots currently in our o ce.”

“It does not estimate ballots that have not yet been

General Election 2022

Race Votes Percent

LD42 Senator

Simon Sefzik (R) 36,718 49,37% Sharon Shewmake (D) 37,581 50.53%

LD42 Representative Pos. 1

Alicia Rule (D) 38,323 51.69%

Tawsha Thompson (R) 35,729 48.19%

LD42 Representative Pos. 2

Dan Johnson (R) 35,941 48.67% Joe Timmons (D) 37,838 51.24%

Prop. 2022-5 Children’s Initiative Yes 53,211 49.86% No 53,504 50.14%

Prop. 2022-6 tax levy for EMS Yes 68,002 63.99% No 38,275 36.01%

Prop. 2022-4 TBD tax Yes 4,448 59.78% No 2,992 40.22%

Prop. 2022-7 NVSD director districts Approved 3,196 73.39% Rejected 1,159 26.61%

* O cial results will be certified on Nov. 29.

Peeking into an artist’s world

Whatcom Artists of Clay and Kiln hosts studio tour event across Whatcom County

By Leora Watson Sta Reporter

FERNDALE — On Nov. 5-6, mem bers of Whatcom Artists of Clay and Kiln (WACK) opened their doors for the public to take a peek into their art stu dios during the organization’s second studio tour event.

e studio tour event featured seven open studios across Whatcom County and showcased the work of 17 local artists. is was an opportunity for the community to talk directly to the art ists, watch demonstrations and buy artwork.

Jennifer Yates has been a member of WACK since it was founded in 2014. Yates started the studio tour event. She also leads its subcommittee.

Getting to see where artists work and how every artist’s studio is di er

Ski season could come as early as Friday

By Elisa Claassen For the Record

MOUNT BAKER —

It wasn’t that long ago when hikers were enjoy ing fall color at Mt. Baker’s Heather Meadows in their T-shirts and shorts. Now everything is covered in fresh and abundant snow.

According to Mt. Baker Ski Area’s website, which is regularly updated, ski sea son may open this Friday, Nov. 18.

e ski area has re minded the public that fa cilities are not maintained for public use and that the ski area exists on National Forest land.

While the 1,000 acres of ski area is maintained and groomed, the backcountry is not necessarily safe and

avalanches can occur.

In addition to regular ski lesson programs, avail able on the website for pricing and availability, the Komo Kids program is geared for younger skiers.

“For generations, Komo Kids has helped kids and youth at Mt. Baker develop the skills to become lifelong skiers and snowboarders. e four week program is for 7-15 year old intermediate and advanced level skiers and snowboarders,” Mt. Baker Ski Area’s website states. “Trained instructors help ensure new skill develop ment on the mountain in a fun atmosphere. Groups are divided by age and ability. e sessions are active, instructive, and social, focusing on safety,

fun, and learning.”

For parents interested in this program, Komo Kids must be able to in dependently, competently and consistently load, ride, and unload chair lifts without assistance.

An additional program, also geared for youth, starts later in the season in March. e Winter Ride program serves children in grades 6-12 for four weeks in March with lessons re quired for all new skiers.

e lessons are avail able for skiers and snow boarders. ose with more advanced abilities have an option to go to a higher level of instruction or the Mountain Skills program.

Mountain Skills intro duces advanced skiers and snowboarders to moun

tain education and winter ecology through ski area exploration.

Senior ursdays Whether you want to cruise groomers or explore the entire mountain, Se nior ursdays coaching sessions are the perfect place to re ne your skills and meet new friends to ski and snowboard with.

Designed for inter mediate and beyond skiers and snowboard ers, each four week ses sion is grouped by abil ity, so you’ll be skiing and riding with people who have similar goals. Lesson programs do not include lift tickets or rent als. All participants must have either a season pass or daily lift ticket.

Washington State Sen. Simon Sefzik (LD42), left and challenger Sharon Shewmake are separated by fewer than 900 votes as of 5 p.m. Nov. 14. (Courtesy photos)

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Winter ski season is opening later this week on Friday at the Mt. Baker Ski Area which hosted hikers only a few weeks ago. (Elisa Claassen for the Tribune)

Jennifer Yates holds a piece of her work in her Ferndale pottery studio. Yates, a member of Whatcom Artists of Clay and Kiln, participated in the organization’s studio tour event Nov. 5-6 by opening the doors of her own studio to the community.

(Leora Watson/Ferndale Record)

Brad Barron new CEO at Barron Heating

FERNDALE — Brad Bar

ron, the family’s third gen eration at Ferndale-based Barron Heating AC Elec trical & Plumbing, will be come its CEO on Jan. 1.

John Barron, CEO and principal owner since 1998, will continue with the company as executive chair and coach. He’s led steady growth of the com pany, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary with projected 2022 revenues of $40 million and more than 200 employees.

“Brad has an engineer ing mind with people skills,” John Barron said of his son. “He is very peoplecentric. “For Barron Heat ing AC Electrical & Plumb ing to continue to grow, he has the ability to see the big picture.”

Brad Barron took his civil engineering back ground to the family com pany in 2017, starting as the business development manager. He became di

rector of operations in 2018 and chief operating o cer in 2020.

e new CEO is credited by his father with launch ing Barron Technician School and expanding the company’s electrical and plumbing capabilities.

“ e reason I went to engineering school at the University of Washington is I like to solve problems and make things more ef cient,” Brad Barron said.

“Now our challenges are nding and retaining topnotch team members in a slowing economy, but our company can thrive in those conditions.”

e changes will enable John Barron to focus on what he loves the most –coaching other team mem bers and helping them reach their goals.

“I’ve never in the history of our company enjoyed coming to work more,” said John Barron, 62.

John Barron’s parents,

Dan and Vivian Barron, founded the company in 1972. Barron Heating, as it was known then, started out serving the residential new construction needs of homeowners in the greater Bellingham and Sudden Valley areas. Brad Barron said its focus on people has never wavered.

“When our co-workers, customers and commu nity are taken care of, our business will prosper,” Brad Barron said.

Committed to improv ing lives through its li censed technicians, elec tricians, plumbers and Certi ed Home Perfor mance Experts, Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing provides a wide range of heating, cooling, solar, electrical, plumb ing, and indoor air quality products and services. It also o ers a large selection of stoves and replaces in its Firelight by Barron showrooms.

Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing has showroom locations in Ferndale and Burling ton. Service providers are trained at the Barron Tech nician School in Ferndale.

Where

Approximately 200 local employees serve custom ers along the I-5 corridor from Blaine to Marysville, Oak Harbor to Concrete,

as well as the San Juan Is lands.

Its Ferndale location is at 5100 Paci c Highway, along the east side of Inter

state 5 between West Smith and Slater roads. For infor mation, call (360) 676-1131 or visit barronheating.com.

The 30-minute program Where Can You Find Real Hope? will be hosted worldwide by

of Jehovah’s Witnesses in person at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 8075 Goodwin Road, Everson, or with a virtual option also available. Admission to the program is free, and no registration is required. Information on attending locally is available atjw.org.

WACK: County-wide studio tours

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ent from each other is what makes open studio events unique compared to other art shows, according to Yates, who was one of the

participating artists who opened her Ferndale stu dio for the event.

“You’re going to see a diversity of di erent stu dios, which will be excit ing,” said Yates. “And meet the artists directly instead of going into a gallery and just meeting a gallery own er.”

Yates started her per sonal journey with clay when she fell in love with the art form in eighth grade. She would then con tinue her education with a Bachelor of Science in art education and a Bachelor of Fine Arts and studio arts.

Yates has been a public school teacher for over 20 years and slowly migrated to the paci c northwest due to teaching jobs.

Before moving to Fern dale with her husband Ben Greear, Yates taught ce ramics and metal smithing at Oak Harbor High School for 14 years. Yates said she plans to start teaching out of her studio in the near future.

“I’ve just been involved with art and education from the get-go,” said Yates.  Yates showed a diver sity of work for the studio tour event, such as her vi brant painted low re ware, anagama red work, jew elry and porcelain high re ware.

Some of Yates favorite items to make include her large boat vessels that are both sculptural and func tional.

Meeting the commu nity and sharing her love for ceramics and the pro

cess it entails were hopes Yates had going into the event, she said.

“It’s really nice just to get to know everybody and teach them a little bit about what I love to do and share some of it,” said Yates.

One thing that makes clay art special compared to other art forms is a love for it across all ages, ac cording to Yates, who has taught students from ages 3 to 85.

“It’s a doable medium at all age levels and you never have a stopped learning curve, so it’s always chal lenging,” said Yates. “It’s educational on top of sim ulating that you can inter act with a piece of art in a di erent way than you can with a painting on the wall.”

Ways someone can in teract with ceramic art can include pulling a casserole out of the oven or having a favorite cup for your cof fee that feels good in your hands, according to Yates.

Sam Lebitz-Braden is a member of WACK and has been Yates’s pottery ap prentice for a year and par ticipated in the open studio event at Yates’s studio.

Lebitz-Braden had rst become interested in ce ramics after taking an in tro to pottery class while a freshman year at Belling ham High School.

While Lebitz-Braden had hoped to learn more about ceramics and how to use a pottery wheel at Bell ingham High School, the COVID-19 pandemic had prevented Lebitz-Braden from doing so.

“I have known Jennifer’s husband for basically my entire life and so she of fered to do an apprentice ship with me,” said LebitzBraden, now a senior in high school. “So last spring I spent some months there helping her out around the studio and in turn she taught me how to use the [pottery] wheel.”

For Lebitz-Braden, the open studio event was about connecting and sharing pottery with the community.

“ ere’s such a wide range of artists who work in very di erent ways within their own studios that it be comes very personal when you go to see an artist stu dio and where they work and how they make their art,” said Lebitz-Braden. “I think that’s great for build ing a sense of community.”

During the apprentice ship, Lebitz-Braden has learned the importance of time management and preparing in a pottery stu dio and enjoys seeing how pieces turn out after they come out of the nal glaze kiln.

With events like the stu dio tours that o er educa tional experiences for the public, it can help people with their creative pro cesses and create a desire to support artists in their community, according to Yates.

“ e more that we sup port arts and education at all age levels, not only does that help people with their creative processes, prob lem-solving and therapy throughout their life, is that they’re more willing to sup port their community than go buy something that’s mass produced,” said Yates.

As an artist, one of the most satisfying parts of creating artwork for Yates is watching people interact with it once it’s done.

e dates of WACK’s next studio tour event will be determined next year, according to Yates.

To learn more about Yates and her artwork, visit greearb.wixsite.com/yates nearts  To learn more about WACK and their upcoming events, visit whatcomartist sofclayandkiln.org.

-- Leora Watson can be reached at leora@lynden tribune.com.

On Jan. 1, Brad Barron, left, will take over as CEO of Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing from his father, John Barron, right. (Courtesy photo)

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Ahrenholz makes ‘strong commitment to community’ North Whatcom Fire names former captain new division chief of operations

By Bill Helm Editor

WHATCOM — North Whatcom Fire and Rescue announced in its Novem ber 2022 newsletter e Responder that Jon Ahren holz is the department’s newly promoted division chief of operations.

Formerly captain at NWFR, Ahrenholz has been with Whatcom Coun ty Fire District 4 since 2008, and with NWFR since 2011 when the two districts con solidated.

According to e Re sponder, Ahrenholz is a well-respected leader who “has repeatedly shown his tactical and operational expertise and his value for our people and their per sonal and career develop ment.”

Regarding his new po sition, Ahrenholz told the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers

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recently that he is both “excited and only slightly overwhelmed.”

A junior in college studying pre-medicine, Ahrenholz started his re service career as he was looking for volunteer expe rience to supplement his medical school applica tions.

So he took the emer gency medical technician (EMT) course at his local community college and began volunteering with the local ambulance crew.

Once he graduated from college in 1997, Ahrenholz returned to his Bellingham home.

“I wasn’t accepted into any of the medical schools I applied for and decided to switch gears,” he said.

Ahrenholz explained that his volunteer experi ence “piqued my interest in the emergency medical eld.”

“I wanted to continue

Lighthouse Mission serving Thanksgiving to hundreds

Lighthouse Mission Ministries in Bell ingham will bring back the community aspect of its annual anksgiving dinner, which is o ered to hundreds of hungry and/or homeless people in the commu nity.

e 99th-annual anksgiving dinner will be served by dozens of volunteers at noon ursday, Nov. 24 at the Church of the Assumption’s gymnasium, 2116 Corn wall Ave. e church donates use of the gymnasium for this dinner and anyone who is hungry is welcome.

is will be the rst anksgiving din ner at the church since the start of the CO VID-19 pandemic in 2019, which led to smaller dinners limited to Lighthouse Mis sion guests.

is year’s feast will include roast tur key, stu ng, garlic mashed potatoes, gra vy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, salad and plenty of pies. Besides the food, the dinner meets another important need for many.

e community can support the anks giving dinner, as well as another holiday meal at 1 p.m. Christmas Day at Church of the Assumption. Donations for the meal, which costs

as an EMT and my inqui ries led me to Whatcom County Fire District 4, the re district I lived in,” Ahr enholz said. “I retook the EMT class at Bellingham Technical College (BTC) and went through the Whatcom County Fire Re cruit Academy and found a new passion in the re service.”

Having started a career with Bloodworks North west, Ahrenholz said he did not pursue re service as a career although he enjoyed his volunteer ing. However, the leader ship team of WCFD No. 4 “guided be toward a career in the re service.”

In 2008, Ahrenholz ac cepted a position as career Captain with WCFD No. 4.

By 2010, the depart ment commenced plans for consolidation with NWFR (District No. 21) and in 2011 Ahrenholz became lieutenant with North

Whatcom Fire.

Promoted to chief in 2018, Ahrenholz tested earlier this year for the di vision chief position.

In his new position, Ahrenholz said recently that he has “been men tored throughout my ca reer by wonderful chief o cers” including Don Chumley, Tom Gooch and Leslie Pederson while at WCFD4, and Capt. Ray Da vidson and Chief Jason Van der Veen here at NWFR.

“Fire ghting has been a rewarding career,” Ahren holz said. “ e job entails serving your community, presents a wide variety of challenges and is physi cally demanding. I have enjoyed all those aspects of the job.”

Ahrenholz explained that the duties associated with being division chief of operations include co ordinating daily operations and ensuring that person

nel have the tools needed to carry out their jobs.

“I hope my administra tive background and lo cal experience in the re service can support those re ghters helping those in need,” Ahrenholz said. “I hope to promote empa thetic patient care, excel lent customer service and

work toward mentoring others in our organization.

Since I started in the re service, I’ve had a strong commitment to the com munity and I hope to con tinue that commitment in this new position.”

-- Bill Helm can be reached at bill@lyndentribune.com.

$2.17 per person, can be made online at thelighthousemission.org/donation.

Also, volunteers are needed for set-up, clean-up, assisting the kitchen, serving food, bussing tables and more. Volunteers may email contact@thelighthousemission. org to receive an online sign-up access link.

Lighthouse Mission Ministries has been helping people who are homeless since 1923. It cares for as many as 310 people each day and provides a continuum of services aimed at ending homelessness through street outreach, enhanced shel ters, addiction recovery, spiritual support, and aftercare.

To make a donation or volunteer, call (360) 733-5120, or visit thelighthousemis sion.org.

Drop-off sites open for Operation Christmas Child

LYNDEN — As the anksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back to chil dren in need around the world through Op eration Christmas Child.

Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and lled with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies may be dropped o now during National Collection Week, Nov. 14 - 21.

Election results: Shewmake leads Sefzik

Ballot signature cures and overseas ballots are not included and can be received up until the day before certi cation.

As of 5 p.m. Monday, Nov 14, Shewmake leads Sefzik 37,581 votes to 36,718.

Democrats Alicia Rule and Joe Timmons lead Tawsha ompson and Dan Johnson, respectively, in their quest to serve as LD42 state representatives.

In the LD42 state repre sentative No. 1 race, Rule leads ompson 38,323 votes to 35,729. Timmons leads Johnson in the LD42 state representative No. 2 race, 37,838 to 35,941.

County, city measures

Also as of 5 p.m. Mon day, Proposition 2022-6, the county’s regular prop erty tax levy for emergency medical services, is over whelmingly passing, with a 64%-to-36% margin.

In October, the may ors of the seven Whatcom County cities and What com County Executive Satpal Sidhu penned a commentary published in the Oct. 19 Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record news papers in support of the measure.

“Our EMS program has two elements: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Ad vanced Life Support (ALS),” they wrote. “ e BLS com ponent is currently funded by local re districts. ALS is funded by the EMS levy.”

According to statis tics provided in the com

mentary, “six years ago, with a 60% voter approval, the funding of EMS was changed from a combina tion of sources to primarily a property tax levy. It is cur rently a $100 assessment for a $500,000 home. But this critical levy is coming to an end and requires re newal.”

Also passing, at a mar gin of 4,448-to-2,992, is Proposition 2022-4, the City of Lynden’s renewal of sales and use tax for trans portation improvements.

Known in Lynden gov ernment as TBD, or trans portation bene t district, this levy is a continuation of a two-tenths-cent sales tax that has been in place since 2012.

Past projects that have bene ted from the TBD tax include Line Road im provements, the 17th Street extension, Riverview Road, Foxtail Street and Benson Road.

Lynden Mayor Scott Kor thuis explained that con tinued support of the TBD tax “could be used toward Fourth and Sixth street in tersections on Front Street, Cedar Drive and 8th, 9th and 10th streets south of Front Street.”

By a margin of fewer than 300 votes (53,504-to53,211) Proposition 20225, known as the Children’s Initiative Levy Lid Lift is short of passing.

With the next ballot count scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, the re sults of the 2022 general election will be certi ed on Nov. 29.

-- Bill Helm can be reached at bill@lyndentribune.com.

More than 4,500 drop-o sites are now open. e Samaritan’s Purse project will collect its 200-millionth shoebox this year.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for nearly three de cades. In 2022, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children.

is season, there’s still time for indi viduals, families, and groups to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts.

e project of Samaritan’s Purse part ners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need.

Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage, samaritans purse.org and also nd the nearest dropo location and hours of operation as you make plans to drop o shoebox gifts.

e online lookup tool is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop o .

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 198 million gift- lled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. is year, Operation Christmas Child will collect its 200-millionth shoebox.

Gasoline prices

Average gasoline prices in Washington have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.71/g on Nov. 14, ac cording to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 sta tions in Washington.

Prices in Washington are 54.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 92.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

e national average price of diesel has risen 2.3 cents in the last week and stands at $5.34 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.90/g on Nov. 13, while the most expensive was $5.69/g, a di erence of $1.79/g.

e national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.76/g Nov. 14.

e national average is down 14.3 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 36.3 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.

Jon Ahrenholz has been with Whatcom County Fire District 4 since 2008, and with NWFR since 2011 when the two districts consolidated. (Courtesy photo)

continue to fall; down 2.8 cents in past week

Incredible fortitude during incredible times

I never realized what an atmospheric river was until a year ago when an immense amount of rain decided to let loose on our river, our land, and then invade our homes.

I had my share of rivers that exist within the ground. Now the mention of an atmospheric river is akin to seeing a shark coming at you or the Boogie Monster.

On a more serious note, although that was a bit serious, my neighbors were posting on social media this week their recollections from last year. Few of them were laughing. It’s been hard.

One friend in Nooksack waved to her husband as he went out of town for work a year ago. His business was sending him out of town and out of state for weeks. e next day the ood came.

My friend and her daughter were lling sandbags for neighbors. Since they

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weren’t in a known ood zone, they weren’t worried about their own home until it was 3 a.m. and their home lled with sewer water.

Yes, the city’s sewer backed up into their home. Since then they have not only cleaned the house, replaced a lot of damage, and as of Nov. 3 they got new back ow and sewing piping installed.

Another friend posted his family now have power back in their home in downtown Everson – after a year. He wrote, “Almost a full year from the day we ooded and changed not only our lives but the livers of so many people in Whatcom County. is has been a year of struggle. Financially it has set us back years. e emotional toll has been overwhelming at times. We are lucky we are rebuilding.”

He went on to mention other neigh-

bors, across the street, who can’t rebuild. ey have moved on. eir property looks like it sadly.

Friend number three, a widow in Sumas, had an open house two weeks ago as multiple churches, neighbors, and friends had helped her over the past year. One friend put her up in their guest room for this whole time.

Other friends, and strangers, helped tear her home a part, rebuild, donate new furnishing, and then welcome her back.

Friend number four, had also lived in the midst of the deepest ood waters. At 1 a.m. a year ago, the police pulled into their driveway and loaded their family and dog in to evacuate immediately.

ey had just remodeled their home a short time before from a prior ood. In the past year, they have moved their family up on a hillside.

Our community is just heading into the fall season; at this point the SumasNooksack-Everson areas are far drier than a year ago. At this point, many are still trying to get back into their homes, gure out how to pay for the many repairs

not necessarily covered by insurance or FEMA. It is far from over – after a year.

For those neighbors, who I have referred to without names, I admire your tenacity. You each have shown incredible fortitude in a di cult time.

For those elected o cials, at all levels, please prioritize keeping your constituents – and my friends – safe. Don’t just rely on so-called experts or others to pass the decision-making or blame onto. Look at the past and see what has been done to prevent this type of thing from getting out of hand.

Read the many reports you have paid for over the past 30-plus years. ese people in our community don’t want more nice platitudes.

ey want strong leadership and protection. ey want to focus on raising healthy and happy families, getting to work, and not worrying about the next ood.

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

Thankful to many for COVID-19 recovery

About a year ago I was admitted to St. Joseph Hospital with a severe case of COVID-19. At rst, the doctors told me I would be hospitalized for about ve days. Little did I know the journey that was ahead.

My condition began to worsen. I was su ering from undiagnosed diabetes. I slipped into a coma for almost two months.

ey intubated me and I remained on the vent for close to seven months.

My condition continued to deteriorate. Over the next few months I had four bouts of doublepneumonia, a stroke, sepsis twice, ARDS, MRSA, I was in and out of the ICU, my kidneys completely shut down. ere were long stretches where the doctors notes at the end of the day said, “patient is in critical condition, death is imminent.”

e prognosis was not good.

e doctors told my family that if I woke up, I would probably spend the rest of my life in a wheel chair, I would be vented for the rest of my life, and I would require dialysis for the rest of my life.

It was during this time that my family, my friends and the town of Lynden came together to support me and my family in ways that continue to astound me. is brings me to the point of my letter. I would like to acknowledge and thank the people that contributed to my recovery in

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Federal President Joe Biden (D), e White House, 1600 Pennsylva nia. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500; Public comment desk, 202-456-1111; email form at whitehouse.gov/contact. Web site: joebiden.com.

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

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

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

State Governor Jay Inslee (D), O ce of the Governor, PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA 98504-0002,

so many ways.

To the teachers and sta of the Lynden School district who donated shared leave and vacation time to my wife, Barbie, that allowed her to spend nearly every day of my hospitalization at my side, thank you. e highpoint of my day was seeing her walk through the door. She carried on one-sided conversations for months while I learned how to talk again. We read books, we watched TV, and we prayed ... a lot.

As word of my situation began to spread, the requests for updates became too much for Barbie to handle.

Vicky Crane and Doreen Meenderinck stepped up and became hubs of information. ey were responsible for sending the updates to family, friends, former shipmates from decades of running sailboats on Maui and the State Ferries here in Washington.

Friends from college, high school classmates back on Maui, people that we had taken sailing back on Maui, the list goes on and on. Two prayer vigils were held outside St Joseph’s.

I would like to thank Tom and Bridget Zylstra, Ron Falcone, Rob Wurm, Rich Kayser, Doug and Terhi Broersma for organizing and participating in those vigils.

Karen Steensma, Lynn Heeringa, Vicky Crane, Alisa Kayser, Kathy Wilson all were faithful by bringing meals to my family.

I wish I could thank everyone individually for the hundreds of cards, calls and texts that I received every day. More than that, I want to acknowledge, not only the encouragement and well wishes, but the prayers that were made on my behalf. ere were people that are not believers, or even very religious, that told me they were praying for me.

I was on the prayer lists of nearly all the churches in and around Lynden, teachers at both Lynden Christian and Lynden schools had their classes praying regularly for me.

A pastor friend, Ron Falcone, through his missionary work, had an entire village in Africa praying for me.

e word that kept coming to mind was humbling. I was truly humbled by the outpouring of love and support for me and my family.

ere is no doubt in my mind that all those prayers contributed as much to my recovery as the amazing sta at St Joseph Hospital, Kindred Hospital in Seattle and Rainier Rehab Hospital in Puyallup. To all of you, a heartfelt thank you.

When asked, “how are you doing?” I tell everyone that I am doing better every day. e vent was removed in April, my kidneys began functioning and I haven’t needed dialysis for over eight months, I’ve been walking unassisted for about four months and increasing my distances daily.

While walking around the fair, I was again humbled by the numbers of people that saw me and said they had been praying for me. Tim Roosma came up to me

and told me how happy he was to see me alive. More than that, he said that he had never seen the whole town come together like they had for me. It truly was this community that helped heal me. For that, there are no words that can express my gratitude.

I also want to acknowledge my four children, Kai, Brianne and her husband Brad, Dominick and my daughter Kira and her boyfriend Daniel. ey all stepped up to support Barbie and me in ways that utilized their unique gifts and talents. ey have made me so proud and thankful.

Finally, I need to thank God for Barbie.

roughout this whole ordeal, she was my rock.

She refused to give up on me, even when the doctors were encouraging her to let me go. She never lost hope, she never lost faith, she prayed constantly.

She is a product of Lynden and the embodiment of all that is good in this town.

I feel like I’ve been given a second chance at life and I don’t intend to waste it. God must have things for me to do, and I look forward to doing them.

If there is any notoriety to be gained, I want it to be a message of hope. If there is even one person or family that can be encouraged by my story, or take comfort, or remain hopeful and faithful, then it was worth all the angst and turmoil.

Once again, thank you everyone, and thank God.

-- A Lynden resident since 2003, Bob Iaconetti spent eight months in the hospital with COVID-19.

360-902-4111; Public contact email form at governor.wa.gov/ contact. Website: governor. wa.gov.

Senator Simon Sefzik (R), 109-A Irv Newhouse Building, PO Box 40442 Olympia, WA 98504, 360-786-7682; Public comment email form at simon sefzik.src.wastateleg.org/contact-me. Website: simonsefzik. src.wastateleg.org.

Representative Sharon Shewmake (D), JLOB 310, PO Box 40600, Olympia WA 985040600, 800-562-6000 or 360-7466939; Public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/member Email/42/2. Or email Legislative Assistant Sarah Soulliere at Sarah.Soulliere@leg.wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats. wa.gov/shewmake.

Representative Alicia Rule (D), JLOB 334, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600, 360-746-3744; Public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/ memberEmail/42/1. Website: housedemocrats.wa.gov/rule.

County Whatcom County Execu tive Satpal Sidhu, 311 Grand

Ave. Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 98225-4082, 360-778-5200; Email: ssidhu@co.whatcom. wa.us. Website: https://www. whatcomcounty.us/415/Coun ty-Executive.

Whatcom County Council Member Tyler Bird District 3 (Everson, Nooksack Sumas), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-7785021; Email: tbyrd@co.whatcom. wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty. us/2769/Tyler-Byrd.

Whatcom County Coun cil Member Kathy Kershner District 4 (Lynden), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-220-7535; Email: KKershne@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty. us/3322/Kathy-Kershner.

Whatcom County Council Member Ben Elenbaas District 5 (Ferndale/Custer), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-778-5025; Email: BElenbaa@co.whatcom.wa.us.

North Whatcom Municipal City of Everson, 111 W. Main St./PO Box 315, Ever son, WA 98247, 360-966-3411; Mayor John Perry, email: may-

or@ci.everson.wa.us. City Clerk/ Treasurer Melanie Dickinson, email: mdickinson@ci.everson. wa.us. Website: ci.everson. wa.us.

City of Ferndale, 2095 Main St./ P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-384-4302; Mayor Greg Hansen, 360-685-2350 ext. 1105, email greghansen@cityof ferndale.org. City Administrator Jori Burnett, 360-685-2351 ext. 1104, email joriburnett@cityof ferndale.org. Website: cityofferndale.org.

City of Lynden, 300 4th St. Lynden, WA 98264, 360-3541170; Mayor Scott Korthuis, email korthuiss@lyndenwa.org; City Administrator John Wil liams, email williamsj@lyndenwa.org.

City of Nooksack, 103 W Madison St, Nooksack, WA 98276, 360-966-2531. Mayor Kevin Hester kevin@cityofnook sack.com. Clerk/Treasurer Virginia Arnason, email: virginia@ cityofnooksack.com. Website: cityofnooksack.com.

City of Sumas, 433 Cherry St./ P.O. Box 9 Sumas, WA 98295, 360-988-5711; Mayor Bruce Bosch, email: Bbosch@cityof

sumas.com. Finance Director Jennifer Bell, email: jbell@ cityofsumas.com.

Public education

Ferndale School District, 6041 Vista Drive/P.O. Box 698 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-3839200. Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, 360-383-9203, email: Kristi.Dominguez@fern dalesd.org. Website: ferndalesd. org.

Lynden School District, 516 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264, 360-354-4443. Superintendent David VanderYacht, 360-3544443 ext. 3414, email: vandery achtd@lynden.wednet.edu. Website: lynden.wednet.edu.

Mount Baker School Dis trict, 4956 Deming Road/P.O. Box 95 Deming, WA 98244, 360-383-2000. Superintendent Mary Sewright, 360-617-4600, msewright@mtbaker.wednet. edu. Website: mtbaker.wednet. edu.

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

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OBITUARIES

Hazel Crabtree

Hazel Dean Crabtree (Rogers), age 99 of Lynden, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 7 while at the Christian Health Care Center.

Hazel was born in Glasgow, Montana, on Aug. 15, 1923. She was the only child of Orlie and Myrtle (Lehman) Rogers.

Hazel moved with her family when they relocated to Lynden during her teen years.

Hazel graduated from Lynden High School in 194l, and married Vincent Crab tree in Lynden on Jan. 25, 1943.

Early in their marriage, Hazel worked

John Poortinga

John Daniel Poortinga, better known as Curly, was born June 13, 1946 in Friesland, Nether lands to Henry and Sa die Poortinga. He was 2 years old when his family moved to California. Later they moved to Whatcom County to a dairy farm where he and nine siblings grew up.

John attended Ebenezer Grade School and then Lynden High School. After graduation, he joined the National Guard.

Adrian Arendse

Adrian Martin Arendse went to be with his lord and savior on Friday, Nov. 4 at Whatcom Hospice House.

at Sears in Seattle, then raised her family and worked hand-in-hand with her husband on their dairy farm on the Weidkamp Road until retirement.

Hazel was a creative and accom plished seamstress, great cook and homemaker, and enjoyed playing the piano. She was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Hazel’s greatest joy was spending time with family. She had a strong Christian faith, and was a longtime mem ber of the Assembly of God Church (later called Word of Life), where she enjoyed singing in a trio, and as a member of the choir, among other ministries. She loved music. In retirement Vincent and Hazel traveled in their motor home, spending

In 1967, John married Pat Vlas man.

ey had three children: Sidney, Jodee and Dusty.

John worked many jobs. He wasn’t afraid to try anything. John es pecially enjoyed logging roads and driving heavy equipment.

John had many passions in life. He always enjoyed attend ing church, spending time with grandkids Corey, Brennen, Tara and Chris, hunting, chopping wood, riding his motorcycle, me chanics and camping with family

Adrian was born Dec. 18, 1930, in Vancouver, British Columbia to parents Kryn and Adriana (DeKam) Ar endse. He grew up in Alder grove and Abbotsford, British Columbia with his siblings Kryn, Jack, Art and Au drey.

During his school years, Adrian would

several months of winter trav-eling with friends to Yuma, Arizona.

Hazel is survived by her children: Mar laine (John) Koster of Olympia/Green Val ley, AZ, Kaye (Jim) Whitaker of Mountlake Terrace, Delvin (Pam) Crabtree of Lynden, and Carla Crabtree (Tommy Juranty) of Alameda, CA; six grandchildren: Steve (Jennifer) Koster, Darla (Todd) O ner, Matthew (Amy) Crabtree, Sean Crabtree, Jimmy (Debbie) Whitaker, Katy (Tighe) Ju ranty Rogers, 12 great-grandchildren, and six great-great -grandchildren. Besides her parents, Hazel was preced ed in death by her husband, Vincent, of 68 years, in June 2011, infant son, Duane Vincent Crabtree, and loving grandson Jason Crabtree.

In lieu of owers, memorials in Hazel’s

and friends. He had many hunt ing trips in eastern Washington.

After retirement, Curly really enjoyed life. You could easily nd him at the golf course with his buddies.

He enjoyed the social part as much as the sport.

It was good that he did, as in 2010 he was diagnosed with Al zheimer’s.

After losing his license, John enjoyed his bicycle.

Is still gave him a little freedom with many trips to the Auction Barn.

John thoroughly enjoyed peo ple. He enjoyed all his family and friends.

e last six years of his life he

travel to Lynden and Sumas to at tend the local Christian schools.

Adrian proudly served his com munity by working for Whatcom County Public works for 39 years, maintaining local bridges and roads.

He enjoyed woodworking, gar dening and music, especially play ing his harmonica for the children and grandchildren.

Adrian is preceded in death by his rst wife of 25 years, Katherine, and a second wife of 46 years, Hermina, son Bernie Arendse, brothers Kryn Jack, and Art Arendse, sister Audrey Vander Hoek,

Joseph Van Brocklin

Joseph Van Brocklin of Blaine died Oct. 29 in Sedro Woolley. He was 88.

Joe was born on Sept. 7, 1934, in Bellingham to Cecil and Elsie (Weatherby) Van

Jennie Bakker

Jennie Bakker age 106, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Christian Health Care Center in Lyn den.

Jennie was born Dec. 16, 1916, in Choteau, Montana to parents Edward and Fan

Jean Smith

Brocklin.

After serving in the Kore an War, Joe married Pauline Jacober in 1958, and eventu ally retired from Intalco Alu minum Corp.

Joe was a member of the Bellingham Free Method ist Church (Light and Life Christian Fellowship), Northwest Holiness Assoc.,

nie (Bouma) Bakker.

She grew up with siblings Frances, Alice, and Charles.

Jennie attended River side School on Abbott Road through the eighth grade.

Jennie worked for Cas cade Laundry pressing uni forms for U.S. servicemen.

She also was a cook for the original Christian Health

Wanda Jean Smith was born on Feb. 21, 1941, and went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 17, 2022.

To know her was to love her, but it was also to be loved by her.

Jean was a touching example of

Margaret Frost

Mary Margaret Frost went home to Jesus on Sept. 30.

She was 78. e funeral will be held on Nov. 19 at Redeemer Lu theran Church, 858 W Smith Road, Bellingham, at 2 p.m. Services provided by Moles Farewell Tributes & Crematory Center.

Grief Share Support Group

Grief Share is a support group that meets from 10 a.m. until noon Saturdays. At Grief Share, you will find a warm, caring environment of people who walk with you on your journey through grief after losing a loved one

December birthday party

If you were born in December, the Lynden Community/Senior Center wants to celebrate you on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. Join us after lunch for a special dessert and time of celebration. We celebrate the birthdays for each month on the last Thursday of the month, so make sure to join us when it’s your birthday. The Lynden Commu-

name may be made to the Lighthouse Mis sion in Bellingham.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home, followed by burial in Lynden Cemetery about 1:45 p.m., with a reception back at Gillies Funeral Home about 2:15 p.m.

You are invited to share your memories of Hazel, and extend your condolences to her family by signing the online guestbook at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.

e family would like to thank the sta of Meadow Greens, and Christian Health Care Center for their compassionate care of our dear Mom during her nal years.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Ser vices.

spent at Bellingham at Orchard where he was dearly loved. A spe cial thanks to all who work there for all they did for him.

He passed Nov. 1.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Associa tion at alz.org/alzwa, or What com Hospice House at https:// whatcomhospice.org/whatcomhospice-house.

John was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Sadie Poortinga and stepmother Dena Poortinga, brother Tony Poortin ga and sister Evelyn Heeringa.

John is survived by his wife Pat of 55 years, son Sid (An gie) Poortinga, daughter Jodee (Shaun) Day, and son Dusty

son-in-law Stan Klein and step-son in law Conrad TeVelde.

He is survived by daughters Barb (Tom) Burke, Sylvia Hertel, and Connie Klein; and daughter-in-law Marjorie Arendse, stepchildren Carol TeVelde, Patti (Curt) Tinklenberg, Marlon (Glenda) Klein, Bri an (Shari) Klein, Terry (Stacy) Klein, and many grandchildren and great-grandchil dren. He is also survived by sister-in-law Johanna Arendse and Jenny Arendse.

Adrian was a long time active member of the Lynden United Reformed Church and his strong faith was evident to all who knew him.

He was humble, patient and quiet, with

and joined the SOWERS ministry providing volun teer help to Christian minis tries and traveled to Mexico for many years.

Joe was a rascal, always joking and wanting his cof fee. He had a quick wit and a big smile. He loved God and his country, proudly display

Care Center on B.C. Avenue when it rst opened and var ious restaurants in Lynden. She was a lifelong mem ber of First Christian Re formed Church.

Jennie is survived by nu merous nieces and neph ews. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Francis Bakker and Alice

how to celebrate a rich and full life. Some of her favorite people were her grandchildren.

Jean poured hours into their lives teaching them to knit, sew, craft, go on an adventure, and always have fun learning something new. ey all felt special and so loved by her, as Jean was so intentional and purposeful in her time with

Charles Jenkins

Charles Dickson Jenkins passed on July 18.

Survived by Carol Jenkins, wife of 68 years, three children and numerous grand, great- and greatgreat-grandchildren.

No services by request of family.

Cards maybe sent c/o C.D. Jen kins Jr. 6844 A Raspberry Drive, Everson Washington 98247.

to death. You will find healing and hope for your future. This group meets for 13 consecutive weeks in the corner at North County Christ the King Church from Aug. 27-Nov. 19. Email sandra.smith@ncctk.com for more information.

nity/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

New Year’s Adam party

What comes before New Year’s Day? New Year’s Eve. And what came before Eve? That’s right, Adam. Join the Lynden Community/ Senior Center on the new year’s

Poortinga, grandchildren Co rey (Carmen) Poortinga, Bren nen Poortinga, Tara Johnson and Chris Poortinga, and greatgrandchild Allison Poortinga.

John will be greatly missed by his sisters Ann (Bruce) Tauben hium, Mary (Art) Doering, Til lie Van Van Drongelon, Sadie (Wayne) Cardin, Sylvia (Jerry) Watson, brothers Hank (Kathy) Poortinga and Ed (Anita) Poortinga, brother-in-law Marv Heeringa, sister-in-law June Vid dal, stepsister Gerdine Morrison, stepbrother Garry Van Dyken.

John was loved and survived by many nieces and nephews.

A service was held Nov. 14 at New Life Fellowship Church.

a remarkable sense of humor if you lis tened closely enough.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Adrian to Saint Jude‘s Chil dren’s Hospital or Lynden United Re formed Church.

Visitation will be on ursday, Nov. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. All are welcome to join the family for a 1 p.m. graveside committal on Friday, Nov. 18 at Monumenta Cemetery, followed by the memorial service at 2 p.m. at Lynden Unit ed Reformed Church on Benson Road.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and cremation ser vices.

ing his American ag on his wall and supporting the 2nd Amendment of the US Con stitution.

He is preceded in death by sons Michael and Jerry, wife Pauline, and brother Gene Van Brocklin.

Joe is survived by daugh ter Nancy Evans, her hus band David, grandson Kyle

Terpstra (John), and brother Charles Bakker (Hilda, Lena, and Janette).

Jennie enjoyed gardening, spending time with family and friends. She loved play ing aggrevation.

e family wishes to thank the Christian Health Care Center for taking such good care of their aunt.

them. Jean loved when all of the family was together. Sitting with a grandchild on either side, holding her hands as she lis tened to all the commotion of kids playing and her grown children talk ing made her smile.

And as her days and hours came to an end, Jean was peaceful. Holding on to that contentment,

Michael Stewart

Evans, brother Dan (Cyn thia) Van Brocklin, sister Sharon Henry, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of owers, dona tions may be made to Dr. David Jeremiah or the Na tional Ri e Association.

To share memories of Jo seph, please visit molesfare welltributes.com.

ere will be a private family graveside service at Monumenta Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 18 at 10:15 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. me morial service at First Chris tian Reformed Church, Lyn den. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Fu neral Home and Cremation Services.

knowing where she was headed when she drew her last breath.

Jean is survived by her son Curt, wife Pam and family: son Tim, wife Jenny and family, and daughter Terri and family.

Jean will be dearly missed. We love you mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. ank you. For everything.

Michael Stewart peacefully passed away Nov. 7 at 81 years old. He joins his wife of 61 years, and his lord and savior. Michael and Leona Stewart married in 1961, and enjoyed many years together in San Jose, California, and in Everson. He is survived by their daughter, Lynda D’Anna.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 at Gos hen Community Church, 6459 Mission Road, Everson.

George Train

George B. Train departed from this world on Nov. 10. George is survived by his wife Dolores and their two daughters Joyce and Liz. Please join the family at

Adam and ring in the new years with old friends. Enjoy some snacks, games, live music, and time to remember the old and look forward to the new. Friday, Dec. 30 at 12:30 p.m., countdown and sparkling cider at 1 p.m. The Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28 at Enterprise Cemetary 7041 Vista Drive, Ferndale for a graveside service.

A lunch and time of shar ing memories with family will directly follow the service at Triumph Lutheran Church at 5719 Church Road, Ferndale.

Nov 16

Flood management on Whatcom County farmland

WSU Whatcom County Extension. Nov. 16 from noon-12:30 p.m. Address is 600 Dupont St., Bellingham. Also online via Zoom.

Gavin Willis, with Whatcom Family Farmers, will share updates on work being done on local farmland to address flooding, improve riparian habitat, and promote healthy waterways for salmon. The presentation will incorporate perspectives from a range of projects and local entities, including the Ag Water Board, and will also include a sneak peek at the first of a three-part video series highlighting changes in the way that watershed management is being tackled in Whatcom County. Part of the Whatcom Watersheds Information Network’s Speaker Series. To register, visit https://us06web. zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscu2vqj0vGNX1onXYdPg5k9XowKP_ xxIc.

Nov. 17

BTC board meeting

Bellingham Technical College’s November Board of Trustees meeting will take place Thursday, Nov. 17 from 9–11 a.m. in the College Services Board Room, 3028 Lindbergh Ave. The Board of Trustees will conduct a study session from 8-9:30 a.m. for the 2021-22 Annual Review; Draft 2022-23 KPI Targets; and the 2023 Strategic Plan development process. The regular meeting will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. Call 360.752.8334 for information.

Nov. 18 and Dec. 3

The Waters Are Rising

From 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Carl Crouse will sign copies of his new book The Waters Are Rising at Valley Tap House, 115 Kisch Drive, Everson. He also will sign copies of

his book from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Connections Christian Bookstore, 1730 Front St., Lynden. The Waters Are Rising is a collection of stories of inspiration and hope from the Sumas floods of November 2021.

Nov. 18-Dec. 24

43rd Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts Nov. 18-Dec. 24 at 1411 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, Allied Arts 43rd Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts is starring more than 100 local artisans and craftspeople presenting their holiday goodies consisting of oneof-a-kind gifts, specialty food and treats, stunning jewelry, and paintings. Fill your weekends with live local music, artist demos, and workshops. Bring the kids in for free and enjoy fun, family art projects. Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity to support our local artists and get all your holiday shopping done in one go. Festival Hours are daily from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., closed Thanksgiving and at 3 p.m. Dec. 24.

Nov. 25-Dec. 11

Elf: The Musical

The Claire Theater, 655 Front St., Lynden, invites you to join us for some holiday hilarity and heartwarming Christmas cheer. Elf: The Musical, directed by Tina Miller, will play weekends Nov. 25-Dec. 11. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. on Nov 2526, Dec 1-2, 8-9; matinees at 2 p.m. Nov 26-27, Dec 3-4, 10-11. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, $11 for children ages 4-11. No children younger than age 4, please. Tickets available online at TheClaire.org, by phone at (360) 354-4425, or by email atTheClaireBoxO ce@gmail.com.

Nov. 29 November birthday party

If you were born in November, the Lynden Community/Senior Center wants to celebrate you on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. Join us after lunch for a special dessert and time of celebration. We celebrate the birthdays for each month on the last Thursday of the month, so make sure to join us when it’s your birthday.

The Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Dec. 2-3

Christmas market and bake sale Kick o the Holidays and visit the Lynden Community/Senior Center for our Christmas Market. Here you can shop local vendors, find amazing homemade gifts, and support the center with your purchases from our bake sale. Dec. 2 from noon-6 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email jennifer@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Dec. 2-17

Allied Arts: Holiday Festival Gallery

Showcase

Our annual Holiday Festival of the Arts has been a Whatcom County tradition for 43 years and this year it promises to be even bigger. Visit the festival at 1411 Railroad Ave. and browse one-of-a-kind gifts crafted by local vendors. Also, for the month of December, Allied Arts features a selection of holiday festival talent at our downtown gallery, at 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, to give them a chance to exhibit some of their larger, higher-end showpieces that don’t otherwise make it to the holiday festival.The Holiday Festival Showcase will take place Dec. 2–17.

Dec. 3

Breakfast with Sinterklaas

Join the Lynden Community/Senior Center for a festive pancake breakfast and bring your camera to take a picture with Sinterklaas. Breakfast includes pancakes with (optional) peppermint sprinkle, scrambled eggs, sausage, and hot chocolate. After breakfast stop by our Christmas Market for some holiday shopping. Saturday, Dec. 3 from 8 a.m.-noon with a seating every half hour. Cost is $10 adults/$5 kids ages 8 and younger.

Tickets available for purchase now.

The Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Dec. 10

Fairhaven Holiday Pop Up Market

Looking for a truly local Christmas gift and live music? Join your Fairhaven neighborhood craftspeople at our holiday pop-up market, from 2-8 p.m. Dec. 10 at Firehouse Arts and Event Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham. Shop tie-dye goods, cards and calendars, soaps and candles, hand-dyed yarns, jewelry, botanical crafts, prints and lots more Fairhaven made gifts. Any questions? email scottapetersen@ yahoo.com.

Dec. 23

Carol sing-along

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

Lynden wins districts

Lynden Christian finishes in 3rd place at state

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

YAKIMA — Lynden Christian ended the 1A state volleyball tournament in 3rd place after a 3-2 (2325, 23-25, 25-11, 25-15, 15-9) victory over Cascade Christian on Saturday, Nov. 12.

To qualify for the state tournament, LC defeated Meridian in the Northwest Conference district nals.

e district championship helped land them as the No. 5 seed in the state tour nament.

LC head coach Kristy VanEgdom said, “I thought that the girls came in very strong mentally. ey did

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not make any excuses. We did not settle for anything less than playing our best game.”

VanEgdom said senior So a Rader was a stud in the backcourt and without her leadership, the team would not have been able to do as well as they did.

e Lyncs swept No. 12 seed La Salle, in their rst match on Friday, Nov. 11.

e Lync's secondround matchup was sup posed to be a tough one, as they faced No. 4 seed, Free man.

e Lyncs did not let the pressure get to them, as they defeated Freeman in three sets and advanced to the state semi nals.

VanEgdom said, “I

thought the girls just came out and did their job.”

e semi nals were a rematch of last year's state championship game be tween LC and No. 1 seed Chelan. e Lyncs fell to Chelan 3-1 but still got an opportunity to play for third place. Chelan is now a back-to-back state champi on and nished the season 19-0.

VanEgdom said she was proud of her girls for tak ing a set o of Chelan. She also highlighted the play of seniors Avery Lenssen and Reganne Arnold during the tournament.

“ ey pulled a lot of di erent tools out of their toolbox and carried us through,” VanEgdom said.

e Lyncs bounced back against Cascade Christian and stormed to victory in a ve-set match and won third place in the state.

“ at fourth game is al ways a challenge. You're tired mentally, physically, you've just lost for the rst time in a long time,” VanEg dom said. “And then to get your head straight, come back in and just be ready to battle. I think we kind of got caught up in trying to do too much for the rst two sets, then we just settled in.”

LC will lose six seniors next season, but VanEg dom said she is not worried about the program because of the impact those seniors left on the younger team mates.

Lynden coasts to 54-7 victory over Black Hills

Seven Lynden players score during blowout victory

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

BELLINGHAM — No 1.

seed Lynden dominated No. 16 seed Black Hills with ease on Friday night.

e Lions won 54-7 and 40 of those points came before halftime. Following halftime, the JV unit was put

in the game. Seven di erent players scored touchdowns in the game.

With their win, they ad vance to the quarter nals in the state tournament and will host the No. 9 seed Highline.

e Lions performed as everyone expected, a blow out victory shoehorned by their quarterback pairing and a plethora of strong runners. As well as their stout defense that did not give up any points until the second half.

Head coach Blake Van Dalen said it was cool to get all of their reserve players in

the game and play minutes in a state game.

“ ey worked really hard all year in practice,” Van Dalen said.

Lynden did not take long to get rolling, their rushing game churned early against the Black Hills defense.

eir rst drive ended with the senior Lane Heeringa rushing it in from one-yard out.

Black Hills responded with some questionable de cision-making, they decid ed to go for a fourth down conversion on their own 29 and did not convert which gave Lynden the ball and

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stellar eld position.

e Lions capitalized with a 26-yard touchdown to senior Isaiah Stanley, thrown by sophomore Brant Heppner. e second quarter was even worse for the visiting Wolves.

Stanley said they had great play calling that led to his big game.

“We had a great week of preparation,” he said.

Heeringa scored again on a two-yard touchdown run and extended the Lyn den lead to 20. ey contin ued to pour it on after senior Chris Elenbaas intercepted the Black Hills quarterback.

e Lions moved down the eld quickly and Hep pner rushed in a one-yard touchdown to put the Lions up 26-0.

e Lynden defense forced another turnover and capitalized again on the next drive. Senior Kaedan Hermanutz gashed through the middle of the eld for a 24-yard touchdown run.

Like clockwork, the Lion's defense forced a fumble just before the end of the rst half. ey turned the turnover into six points after a ve-yard touchdown reception by senior Cam bell Nolte. It was 40-0 at

halftime and Black Hills had no chance of coming back.

e running clock start ed in the second half so it ew by. e Lions ended up getting two more touch downs. One by backup quarterback Charlie Ayers who rushed it in and the next by Luke Human who tore down the eld for a 63yard touchdown run.

Black Hills managed to score a garbage-time touch down, but overall they were thoroughly dismantled by the superior Lynden team.

Lynden will host High line next week on Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.

Ferndale defeats Kelso, 44-14

Schumock Sports Editor

BELLINGHAM — Fern dale continued its winning streak and advanced to the quarter nals after a 44-14 victory over Kelso on Fri day, Nov. 11.

Ferndale was the No. 7 seed and Kelso was the No. 10 seed coming into the match. While the score looks lopsided, Kelso was hanging with Ferndale un til a series of special teams

miscues.

Special teams turned the tide of this game, se nior Jake Mason was like a wrecking ball coming through the line to block a punt and a eld goal dur ing the game. Both blocks were recovered by senior Landen Hatchett. ey made the kicker's night a nightmare.

e tandem of Ferndale rushers Talan Bungard and Isaiah Carlson terrorized the defense of Kelso all

night. Bungard surpassed 100 yards and logged two touchdowns while Carl son nished just below 100 yards and also had a touch down. Carlson also threw for a touchdown.

Head coach Jamie Plen kovich said they have dif ferent styles of running backs which accounts for their success on the ground.

Early in the game, Kelso started loading the box with eight men in order to

stop the furious Ferndale run game. It worked for a moment but the Golden Eagles took advantage of it by running a nifty play to take Kelso by surprise.

Carlson took the hand o as if he was going to run the ball, but instead, he threw a dime to a wideopen Conner Walcker, who strolled into the end zone for the rst score of the night.

Lynden players celebrates their victory over Black Hills. The Lions won 54-7 on Friday, Nov. 12 and advanced to the next round. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

LC Senior Reganne Arnold (middle) going for the kill in a match against Meridian earlier this year on Nov. 1. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune) PREP

Ferndale junior Conner Walcker goes for a tackle. Ferndale defeated Kelso 44-14 on Friday, Nov. 11.

(Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

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Nooksack Valley finishes 5th in state tournament

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

YAKIMA — Nooksack Valley made a deep run into the 3A state championship tournament and nished in 5th place after a 3-1 (2521, 23-25, 25-15, 25-90) victory over Castle Rock on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Nooksack Valley went the distance during the Northwest Conference district tournament to qualify for state. ey defeated Meridian to get second in the tournament and advanced to state.

e Pioneers landed as the No. 9 seed in the tournament and their rstround match was against No. 8 seed College Prep. Nooksack Valley made quick work of College Prep and won in three sets.

Nooksack Valley head coach Katie Emmons said, “I honestly think we were playing our best volleyball at the state tournament.”

e Pioneers advanced to the second round and got matched up with the undefeated and statechampion Chelan team. ey took one set from

Chelan but ultimately fell, 3-1 and moved into a separate bracket to play for fth place.

In the third round, the Pioneers faced Freeman, who proved to be a tough matchup for Nooksack Valley. Freeman took them to ve sets, but the Pioneers closed it out 3-2.

Emmons said, “We watched lm on them [Freeman] the night before and we had a gameplan going into the match and the girls executed it well.”

Emmons said junior Lainey Kimball brought a

refuse-to-lose attitude to the team that rubbed o on her teammates.

“She’s gritty and she’s been in tough situations before,” Emmons said about Kimball. “She performed really well under pressure.”

Emmons also highlighted the play of the Pioneer middles, junior Tana Hoekema and senior Taylor Lentz, saying they were the reason the Pioneers could run their o ense.

Nooksack Valleys' last game came against No. 7

seed Castle Rock who they defeated to win 5th place in the tournament.

All of Nooksack Valleys' wins in the state tournament came against teams that were a higher seed than them.

“It was really nice to be able to go into the locker room after a win and get a trophy and say congratulations, I'm proud of you and you have accomplished your goals,” Emmons said. “Everybody was smiling and some crying but they were tears of happiness.”

Pioneer football advances to quarterfinals

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

BELLINGHAM —

Nooksack Valley stormed past a scrappy Riverside team 37-13, on Saturday Nov. 12 and moved into the state

quarter nals.

No. 14 Riverside had to travel ve hours to get to Bellingham and they did not go down without a ght against No. 3 seed Pioneers.

e rst three-quarters of this game were ugly and full

of confusing penalty calls, interceptions, and fumbles.

Nooksack Valley Head coach Craig Bartl said the Pioneers will have some reminders this week for the players to take care of what they need to do.

“We just need to execute,” Bartl said. “We are still young and this is the rst time they have been in a playo game.”

e Pioneers started o strong early in the rst quarter. ey worked the run game with junior Colton Lentz and

nished o the drive with a strike from junior quarterback Joey Brown to junior receiver Ryan Hughes for a 12-yard touchdown reception.

Nooksack Valley continued it's good start with a Lentz touchdown from two yards out. But the Pioneers

that set Nooksack up with good eld position. But that was nulli ed by an interception thrown by the Pioneers on their next drive.

Nooksack Valley forced a punt, but Riverside got the ball right back after Brown threw his second interception.

e turnover resulted in the second touchdown for Jaeger and Riverside was only down

It should be noted, Joey Brown su ered an injury to his abdomen just before halftime and gutted out the rest of the game even though he was in considerable pain. Even with the injury, Brown put up 130 yards passing and 116 yards rushing.

Brown did not let the interceptions shake him.

On the Pioneer's next drive he scored a three-yard touchdown run and gave his team some cushion with a, Brown said it was a playo game so he wanted to stay in.

“We stayed cool calm and collected,” Brown said. “But we also bring that anger and that frustration out too.”

after his dominant performance against Riverside in a state matchup.

victory.

Junior Devin Coppinger pictured earlier this year on Nov. 1. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Lynden volleyball wins district championship

runs by Burlington-Edison. At one point, the Tigers went on a seven-point run to go ahead, 12-8.

e Lions could not crawl back and they fell to Burlington-Edison, 25-16.

e second set was a little bit closer, but the Tigers kept tearing o three and four-point runs that made it impossible for Lynden to get back in the set. Burlington-Edison took it, 25-22.

e Lions shifted the tide of the match in the third set. Burlington-Edison jumped out to an early 6-1 lead and it looked like Lynden was lined up to get swept. ey had other ideas, the Lions came roaring back and went on a sixpoint run to take a 10-8 lead.

ey held that lead for the remainder of the set and grabbed the momentum right out from under BurlingtonEdison.

digs and two aces.

e fourth set is when Lynden fell completely into their groove. ey opened it up with a 7-1 lead and held complete control of the court.

e Lions coasted the rest of the way and found themselves in a 2-2 tie after their 25-16 set victory.

Defensively, junior Mya VanderYacht led the way with a team-high 27 digs along with four aces. Seniors Joslyn Sipma and Kayla DeJong were also key contributors, as they each nished with two blocks a piece.

e fth set was a show of dominance from the Lynden volleyball team as they opened it on a 4-0 run led by senior Lucy White.

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

BELLINGHAM — Lynden

volleyball mounted an impossible comeback to defeat Burlington-Edison, 3-2 (16-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-

16, 15-3) for the Northwest Conference district title on Saturday, Nov. 12.

e Lions had already clinched a state birth by competing in the district nals but winning the championship will give them

a superior ranking when the seeds are released.

Lynden Head coach Chris Elsner said the team had to shift during the match and try di erent things to get back in it.

“We decided to get gutsy

Ferndale: Moves to state quarterfinals

Kelso answered back with a 45-yard bomb to Zeke Smith for a 78-yard touchdown. ey had tied the game up 7-7 late in the rst quarter.

e game slowed down a bit and each team ex changed punts, but early in the second quarter, Fern dale got their run game go ing again. Bungard scored from 10-yards out for his rst touchdown of the night and put Ferndale up, 14-7.

Once again, Kelso had an answer for them. High landers receiver Smith had himself a night, he found the end zone for the second time after a toe-tap recep tion to tie the game at 14.

Kelso also utilized their shifty run game. Senior Conner Noah is a Nevada commit and he showed why. He had over 100 rush ing yards and was hard to bring down all night.

Kelso was sticking around but at the end of the rst half, Ferndale moved the needle with some big special teams plays. e rst one was a eld goal to extend their lead to 17-14, but the biggest play came with a minute left in the half.

Kelso had to punt in their own end zone and that is when Mason came tearing through the line and blocked the punt. Hatchett picked the ball up in the end zone and logged his rst career touchdown. e duo gave Ferndale a 2414 lead going into halftime.

Hatchett said they were playing special teams safe and left their defense out for punt coverage.

“When they were pushed back in the end zone we knew he would be trying to get it o fast,” Hatchett said.

After the half is when Kelso began to unravel and

it was caused again by Ma son’s destructive play. is time he gashed through the middle of the line and blocked a Kelso eld goal attempt. Hatchett recov ered the Mason block again and advanced the ball down eld. Special teams were what shattered Kelso’s chance at a comeback.

Mason said it was the rst time he has blocked two kicks in a game.

“It was a big momentum swing and we drew up a couple things and just kept owning the trenches,” he said.

Walcker also had an out standing game defensively. At the beginning of the fourth quarter he jumped

a pass and stole the ball for his rst interception of the night. e Golden Eagles capitalized on Walcker’s defense with a ve-yard touchdown run by Bungard to extend their lead to 3114.

Later in the quarter, Walcker came up huge again and grabbed his sec ond interception of the night which led to a 64-yard touchdown run by Phoenyx Finkbonner to nish Kelso o .

e Golden Eagles sealed the victory and advanced to the 3A state quarter nals where they will travel to face Eastside Catholic.

and try di erent things and be ok with those outcomes.

If we do everything we can control, then the outcome is the outcome.”

e rst set was not a pretty one for the Lions, as they had trouble stopping the frenzied

Contributors to the comeback feature the usual suspects, junior Ashley Shumate logged a doubledouble with 20 kills and 20 digs and junior Haylee Koetje had 10 kills, 20 digs and four aces.

Junior setter Grace Rice was giving the Lions hitters opportunities for points, she had 36 assists while adding 12

ey followed up the rst run with another, this time led by Koetje, who had back-to-back aces to extend the lead to 7-1. VanderYacht also had back-to-back aces in the set to make the lead insurmountable at 10-2.

e set ended with one of Shumate's thunderous kills and Lynden took the match, 3-2.

Lynden will be the No.1 seed and play Black Hills on Nov. 18 for their rst state match.

Pioneers: advance after win

Continued from B2

With ve minutes remaining in the half, the Pioneers nished strong. Lentz rumbled for his third touchdown of the night and made it impossible for Riverside to come back.

Ryan Hughes sealed the deal for Nooksack after hauling in two interceptions in the nal four minutes of the game.

Hughes said it felt great to have his rst touchdown and his rst interception in an important game.

“Second half we came out with a vengeance,” Hughes

said.

Running back Sklar Whittern brought in a nal touchdown to plunge the stake through Riverside and brought the nal score of 37-

13. With their win, Nooksack Valley will host Cashmere on Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. for the quarter nal round of the state playo s.

Lynden players hold up the district trophy after their 3-2 win over Burlington-Edison on Saturday, Nov. 12. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Ferndale senior Isaiah Carlson carries Kelso defenders with him. Ferndale defeated Kelso 44-14 on Friday, Nov. 11. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

PUBLIC NOTICES

Lynden

LEGAL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the City of Lyn den’s 2023 Property Tax Levy will be held at 7:00PM at the Lynden City Hall Annex, 205 4th Street, on Monday, November 21, 2022. All interested parties wishing to com ment may appear at said time and place. Written comments will be accepted through 4:00 PM, Mon day, November 21, 2022.

Copies of the 2023 Preliminary Budget are presently available for public view online at www.lyn denwa.org, in the Mayor’s Office and the Finance Director’s Office (between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday).

Anthony Burrows Finance Director Published November 9 & 16, 2022

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CITY OF LYNDEN LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY 2022 BUILDABLE LANDS REPORT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Lynden will hold a public hearing and will be taking public input regarding the 2022 Whatcom County Buildable Lands Report. This report is required to be completed by Whatcom Coun ty as part of the Growth Manage ment Act’s “Review and Evaluation Program”.

Description of Proposal: The GMA’s Review and Evaluation Program updates the county-wide planning policies, provides for an annual collection of land use and building construction data, de velops a buildable lands program methodology, reviews achieved densities, it evaluates land suit able for development, and issues the Buildable Lands Report. The Buildable Lands Report documents the urban densities that are be ing achieved within both the city and county portions of the Urban Growth Area(s), and based on the densities achieved, determines whether the UGAs have an ad equate supply of suitable residen tial, commercial, and industrial land to accommodate the population and employment growth projec

tions that are expected to occur during the remainder of the plan ning period.

A public hearing with the Lynden City Council has been scheduled for 7:00 PM on November 21, 2022, at the City Hall Annex build ing (205 4th St). Any persons wish ing to comment on the “Report” may do so by submitting their written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden, 98264 by November 21, 2022, or by attending the Novem ber 21, 2022, public hearing. Per sons with questions regarding the details of the Report may contact the Planning Department at (360) 354-5532.

Published November 16, 2022

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CITY OF LYNDEN NOTICE OF PROPOSED INCREASE OF SOLID WASTE HANDLING FEES NOOKSACK VALLEY DISPOSAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lynden will receive public comment on Nooksack Val ley Disposal’s proposed increase in solid waste handling fees on November 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lynden City Annex, located at 205 4th Street, Lynden, during the regularly scheduled City Coun cil meeting. If approved, said rates will be effective January 1, 2022.

For additional information on the proposed rate increase please visit the City of Lynden’s website https://www.lyndenwa.org/ and visit “News Flash”. To comment on these proposed increases, please contact Heather Sytsma at sytsmah@lyndenwa.org or you may comment in person at the City Council meeting on November 21, 2022.

Heather Sytsma Office Manager

Published November 16, 2022

Everson

mit written or oral comments at the hearing. If you are unable to attend the public hearing in per son, you may submit your written comments by 4 p.m. on Novem ber 22, 2022 to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 315, Everson, WA 98247. Copies of the 2023 Final Budget are available for public viewing in the Clerk’s office.

M. Dickinson, Clerk/Treasurer Published November 16, 2022

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CITY OF EVERSON REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) CONSULTANT SERVICES –FLOODPLAIN MODELING AND ARCHITECTURAL

General: The City of Everson is seeking one or more qualified firms to provide professional engin eering and architectural services on a “task order” basis. We are seeking firms to address flood plain modeling and architectural projects only. Please designate on your RFQ response whether you wish to be considered for one or both project areas.

Scope of Services: The City of Everson seeks professional engin eering and architectural services to assist with particular projects as may be needed. Projects may be any within the scope of profession al engineering and architecture, but are anticipated to be primari ly, but not necessarily limited to, floodplain modeling of the Nook sack River and architectural design of a new or converted City Hall.

Term of Contract: The City of Everson intends to enter into a yearly contract with each of the selected engineering or architec tural firms. The contracts may be renewed, at the discretion of the City.

Evaluation of Proposals: Selec tion criteria shall be based on the: qualifications and experience of the team members tailored to a project, production capabilities, similar project experience, consult ant workload, references/quality of past performance, company experience and reputation, abil ity to meet deadlines for contract performance, staff availability for the project, experience working on state-funded and federally funded projects, and compliance with statutes and rules relating to contracts or services. Proposals shall be no more than twelve (12) pages, not including the cover letter. The City will select up to three (3) firms to

interview for each area of project expertise requested.

Contents of Proposals: Each firm that wishes to submit a propos al in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) must submit five (5) copies along with a cover letter. Each proposal shall include the Firm’s name and address along with the heading: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – FLOODPLAIN MOD ELING & ARCHITECTURAL.

Rejection of Proposals: The City of Everson reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, select the firm or firms most qualified, waive technical errors and informalities, and accept the proposals that, in its sole judgment, best serve the public interest.

Deadline: All proposals in re sponse to this Request for Qualifi cations must be received by 4:30 p.m. on November 30, 2022.

Proposals shall be mailed to City of Everson, P.O. Box 315, Everson WA 98247, or hand-delivered to Everson City Hall at 111 W. Main Street, Everson, WA. The City of Everson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Small, Minor ity-Owned, and Women-Owned business enterprises are encour aged to submit proposals.

Published November 16 & 23, 2022

Nooksack

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CITY OF NOOKSACK

ORDINANCE #733

The following is a summary of Ordinance #733 adopted by the Nooksack City Council on Novem ber 7, 2022 and published under authority of RCW35A.12.160.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE NOOKSACK, WASHINGON, INCREASING THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY. A copy of the ordinance will be made available for public in spection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall during business hours. The full text of Ordinance #733 will be mailed without charge to any person who requests same. Virginia Arnason Clerk Treasurer, City of Nooksack

Published November 16, 2022

Sumas

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Sumas City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, Nov ember 28, 2022, at 7:00pm in council chambers located at 433 Cherry Street, for the 2023 Final Budget Hearing. All interested par ties wishing to comment may ap pear in person at that time. Written comments will be accepted until 4:00pm, Monday, November 28th.

Jennifer Bell Finance Director

Published November 16 & 23, 2022

Notice to Creditors

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

In Re the Estate of JOAN A. LAVIN, Deceased. NO. 22-4-01044-37

NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030

JUDGE: LEE GROCHMAL

The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to credit ors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as no tice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the court as are avail able on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal repre sentative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.

Any persons having a claim against the decedent must, before the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mail ing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the ad dress stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the late of: (1) 30 days after

the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as pro vided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 for ever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the deced ent’s probate assets and nonpro bate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 9, 2022 The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on Sep tember 20, 2018, that the forego ing is true and correct.

Cindy Maxwell, Notice Agent Address: PO Box 32510 Bellingham, WA 98228

Attorney for Notice Agent: BARRON, SMITH DAUGERT, PLLC Erin Crisman Glass, WSBA #39746 300 N. Commercial Street / P.O. Box 5008 Bellingham, WA 98227 / (360) 733-0212

Published November 9, 16 & 23, 2022

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

In Re the Estate of EVELYN B. MARICLE, Deceased. NO. 22-4-01046-37

NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030

JUDGE:DAVID E. FREEMAN The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to credit ors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as no tice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the records of the court as are avail able on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal repre sentative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.

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CITY OF EVERSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Everson City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Nov ember 22, 2022 at Everson City Hall, 111 W. Main St., Everson, WA at 7 p.m.,

LEGALS

Continued from B4

Any persons having a claim against the decedent must, before the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stat ed below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented with in the late of: (1) 30 days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 for ever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the deced ent’s probate assets and nonpro bate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION:

November 9, 2022

The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on Sep tember 20, 2018, that the forego ing is true and correct.

Richard A. Maricle, Notice Agent Address: 3900 E. Smith Road Bellingham, WA 98226

Attorney for Notice Agent: BARRON, SMITH DAUGERT, PLLC Erin Crisman Glass, WSBA #39746 300 N. Commercial Street / P.O. Box 5008 Bellingham, WA 98227 / (360) 733-0212

Published November 9, 16 & 23, 2022

LEGAL

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

In Re the Estate of DANIEL G. BILSON, Deceased. NO. 22-4-01066-37

NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.42.030

JUDGE: DAVID E. FREEMAN

The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to credit ors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as no tice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the State of Washington. According to the rec ords of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this no

tice with the court, a cause num ber regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representa tive of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.

Any persons having a claim against the decedent must, before the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stat ed below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed.

The claim must be presented with in the late of: (1) 30 days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 for ever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the deced ent’s probate assets and nonpro bate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 16, 2022

The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on Nov ember 8, 2022, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Nancy MacDonald, Notice Agent Address: PO Box 4342 Bellingham, WA 98227

Attorney for Notice Agent: BARRON, SMITH DAUGERT, PLLC Jessica Aurelia Carr, WSBA #43439 300 N. Commercial Street P.O. Box 5008 Bellingham, WA 98227 (360) 733-0212

Published November 16, 23 & 30, 2022

Probate Notice to Creditors

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In Re the Estate of: BRUCE EVERARD WOELFEL, Deceased.

CASE NO.: 22-4-00982-37

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT ORS RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed as per sonal 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 at torney 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 pro vided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the no tice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as other wise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the de cedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: November 2, 2022

Personal Representative: Monica Woelfel Attorney for Personal Representa tive: 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. 22-4-00982-37

DATED this 25 day of October 2022.

SHEPHERD AND ALLEN Douglas R. Shepherd, WSBA #9514 Kyle S. Mitchell, WSBA #47344

Of Attorneys for Personal Repre sentative

Published November 2, 9 & 16, 2022

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

In Re the Estate of EVELYN VIRGINIA PERKINS, Deceased. NO. 22-4-01001-37

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT ORS RCW 11.40.030

Judge Lee Grochmal

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s at

torney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented with in the later of: thirty days after the Personal Rep resentative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or four months after the date of the first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is for ever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the de cedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: November 9, 2022 Personal Representative: Gregory J. Smit c/o Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Attorney for the Personal Repre sentative: Nicole L. Terpstra, Atty WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Address for Mailing or Service: Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

Published November 9, 16 & 23, 2022

LEGAL

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

In Re the Estate of HOLLY JOY PALMER, Deceased. NO. 22-4-00956-37

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT ORS 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 stat ute 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 at torney 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 pro vided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the

date of first publication of the no tice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as other wise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the de cedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION November 9, 2022 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Elijah Z. Palmer Attorney for Personal Representa tive: Aaron M. Rasmussen, WSBA #29496 Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC 300 North Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225

Published November 9, 16 & 23, 2022

LEGAL

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

In the Matter of the Estate of RAN DALL STEVENSON, Deceased. Cause No. 22-4-01029-37

Judge: DAVID E. FREEMAN PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT ORS (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 stat ute 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 at torney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

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

Date of First Publication: NOVEM BER 9, 2022

Personal Representative: BRANDI STEVENSON Address for Mailing or Service: 235 Berry Street Apt. 309, San Francisco, CA 94158

Attorney for Personal Represent ative: Graham Buchanan, WSBA #52603, Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212

Published November 9, 16 & 23, 2022

Public Notice

LEGAL

LEGAL NOTICE

Final Hearing on the 2023 Budget for Whatcom County Cemetery District No. 9 and setting the 2022 Levy for taxes collected in 2023 will be held November 22nd at Nooksack City Hall -- 103 W. Madison St., Nooksack, WA at 4:30 p.m. Any taxpayer may appear and be heard either for or against any part of the 2023 Budget. Amanda Hadeen, Secretary Published November 16, 2022

LEGAL

INITIAL PUBLIC NOTICE

Whatcom County Flood Con trol Zone District has applied for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund property acquisi tion and elevation of floodprone residential properties that were hardest hit by the November 2021 flooding in Whatcom County; with matching funds provided by the Whatcom County Flood Con trol Zone District. Pursuant to 44 CFR Part 9.12, FEMA gives early notice under Executive Order (EO) 11988, Floodplain Management or EO 11990, Wetland Protection; since this action is located in or af fects the floodplain or may affect wetlands.

The project site is located in or affects the floodplain of the Nook sack River and its overflow corri dor that originates in Everson and flows north to Sumas. The purpose of the project is to alleviate flood damage risks. The proposed action includes: acquiring 22 flood-prone residential properties in the Cit ies of Everson, and Sumas, and in unincorporated Whatcom Coun ty and funding elevations for 17 flood-prone residential proper ties in the Cities of Ferndale, and Sumas, and in unincorporated Whatcom County. Comments concerning the pro posed action will be accepted from the affected public; local, state and federal agencies; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate alternatives and the environmental impacts of the proposed action. Comments should be made in writing, sent to Deb Johnson (contact listed below), and postmarked within 30

the project, including a project area map, can be obtained on https:// whatcomcounty.us/4027 or from the applicant contact below. Responsible Official: Science Kilner Regional Environmental Officer FEMA Region 10 130 228th St SW Bothell, WA 98021-9796 (425) 487-4613 fax science.kilner@fema.dhs.gov Applicant Contact: Deb Johnson Whatcom County Public Works River & Flood Division 322 N Commercial Street Suite 200 Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 778-6288 djohnson@co.whatcom.wa.us Given the nature of the proposed action, if no public comments are received, no further public notice will be conducted for this project.

Published November 16, 2022

LEGAL EAT INCUBATOR LLC NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND REQUEST TO FILE CLAIMS

Please be advised that EAT INCU BATOR LLC (the “Company”) was dissolved pursuant to Washington law and its business affairs are being wound up. The Company understands that you may have a claim pertaining to the Company. In order to have your claim con sidered as a part of the Company’s obligation to make reasonable pro vision for known creditors a Notice of Claim must be sent to the Com pany in care of Beresford Booth PLLC, 145 Third Avenue South, Ed monds, Washington 98020. The written Notice of Claim must be delivered to Beresford Booth PLLC not later than one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of your receipt of this notice. The Notice of Claim must include the follow ing information: a. name and address of the credit or; b. whether the claimant is the original creditor or an assignee (if an assignee, written evidence of the assignment must be submitted with the claim); c. the date the claim arose or was incurred; d. the basis for and amount of the claim;

e. a statement indicating the por tion of the claim, if any, that has been paid as of the date the claim is submitted; f. a statement identifying any sec urity or collateral for the claim; and g. the address or other contact information to which correspond ence regarding the claim should be sent if different from the ad dress of the creditor.

All documentary evidence in sup port of a claim must be submitted with the Notice of Claim. The claim will be barred if a writ ten notice of claim describing the claim with reasonable particularity is not delivered to Beresford Booth PLLC by the deadline set forth above. The claim or any execu tory contract on which the claim is based may be rejected by the Company, in which case the hold er of the claim will have a period of ninety (90) days from the effect ive date of the rejection notice in which to commence a proceeding to enforce the claim or the claim will be barred.

BERESFORD BOOTH PLLC

Published November 16, 23 & 30 2022

Summons by Publication

IN

PUGET SOUND ENERGY, INC., a Washington corporation, Plaintiff, v. THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES E. JACOBS, deceased, Defendants. No. 22-2-01289-37

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO: The Heirs and Devisees of Charles E. Jacobs, deceased 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 2nd day of November, 2022, and defend the above en titled action to the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of Plaintiff Puget Sound Energy, Inc., and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned at torneys for Plaintiff, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said Court. In this action, Plain tiff seeks to establish its owner ship of certain real property via a claim of adverse possession, which property is legally described in the complaint.

If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your writ ten appearance, if any, may be served on time.

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Wash ington.

DATED this 10th day of October, 2022.

SEYFARTH SHAW LLP By: s/ Courtney L. Seim Courtney L. Seim, WSBA No. 35352 Email: cseim@seyfarth.com 999 Third Avenue, Suite 4700 Seattle, WA

Phone: (206) 946-4910 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published November 2, 9, 16,

David C. Tingstad

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

Louis

Pete’s

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2200 Iowa St., Bellingham • 360-734-5230

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

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

BANKS & CREDIT

UNIONS

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

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

BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS

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

CABINETS

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

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

CARPET CLEANING

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

CEMETERIES

Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com

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

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

CLEANING SUPPLIES

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

COFFEE

CONCRETE

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

CONSTRUCTION

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

DENTAL

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

EYE CARE

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

FARM & GARDEN

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

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

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

FINE JEWELRY

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

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

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

FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

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

GARAGE DOORS

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

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

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

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

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

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

GREASE TRAP

CLEANING

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

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

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

Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com 110 7th St., Lynden • 360-354-3937 1985 Main St., Ferndale • 360-384-5956

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Lynden Interiors

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

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc. 8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155 Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223 4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham

HOME LOANS

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

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL

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

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

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

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

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

Guide Insurance Services 8108 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-2200

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

Oltman Insurance & Financial Services 360-354-5988 8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden Vibrant USA 504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden 360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com

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

LUMBER

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

MEDIATION

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

MEDICARE

PLANS

INSURANCE

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

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

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

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

All insects, trees, lawn & shrubs

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

PRINT & PUBLISHING

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

REAL ESTATE

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

RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE STORAGE

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

REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS

RECYCLING,

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

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

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

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

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

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

ROOFING

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

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

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

SOLAR & REFRIGERATION

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

SPORTS & RECREATION

Dave’s Sports Shop 1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591 Lynden Skateway 421 Judson Street, Lynden • 360-354-3851 www.LyndenSkateway.com VETERINARY Kulshan Veterinary 8880 Benson Rd, Lynden 6220 Portal Wy, Ferndale www.kulshanvet.com • 360-354-5095