Ferndale Record November 30 2022

Ferndale seeks out applications for Early Learning Task Force

Ferndale School District

FERNDALE — Families, school sta and community members interested in sharing their input on the future of early childhood education in Ferndale School District may apply for consideration to serve on the Ferndale Early Learning Task Force.

Anyone interested must apply by Dec. 9.

e purpose of this task force is to:

• Develop the district’s three- to veyear plan for early learning.

• Examine Ferndale’s current early learning programming.

• Align our early learning programs with inclusive, best practice that follows state requirements.

• Explore transitioning Ferndale’s early learning classes into their neighborhood schools whenever possible.

is task force will serve as a recom mending body to Superintendent Kristi Dominguez.

It will be comprised of an elemen tary principal, teachers representing pre school through grade 3, representatives for specialists and family engagement, two parents and/or community members, two community partners and/or local of cials, and an operations representative.

e task force will also have three exo cio, non-voting members: Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Trina Hall, Early Learning Principal Ashley Hill, and Executive Director of Communica tions Celina Rodriguez.

ose who are selected to the task force will be responsible for attending meetings every other week from January through April 2023, beginning Jan. 6.

For complete details, visit ferndalesd. org/about/advisory-committees-andtask-forces.

To apply for consideration to serve on the Early Learning Task Force, please complete the application at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLSdpyYjpgDiy1BR_KCKUy-p_ Z3WW46IhHrjzlYGogEyjtfoJ-A/viewform

All applications must be submitted by Dec. 9.

For questions, email celina.rodriguez@ ferndalesd.org or call (360) 383-9213.

2 Ferndale students named to Biola University dean’s list

LA MIRADA, Calif. — For the spring 2022 semester, Biola University named approximately 1,600 students to its dean’s list.

Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or greater while enrolled in 12 or more cred its and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. e following students were recog nized on the dean’s list:

• Sidney Lang of Ferndale, majoring in comm sciences disorders.

• Zachary Sorenson of Ferndale, major ing in sociology..

• Kristin Dick of Everson, majoring in cinema and media arts.

WALK IN THEIR SHOES

Tech staff

Marc Camacho

and

Carrie Coslick

make a difference at Ferndale schools

Note: is is the second article in a series of monthly pieces highlighting the many de voted support sta ers who serve Ferndale School District’s students. is month, we spent a day with District Data Coordinator Carrie Coslick and IT Help Desk Technician Marc Camacho, two technology-focused problem solvers who keep Ferndale schools running smoothly from behind the scenes.

Ferndale School District

FERNDALE — Carrie Coslick had just received a request from the parent of a Ferndale elementary school student: they got locked out of their Skyward account. at means they couldn’t check their stu dents’ grades or access attendance.

Coslick, district data coordinator for Ferndale School District, is used to these kinds of questions. After doing some searching on the parent’s Skyward pro le, she decides that resetting the pass word should x the problem, and creates a new one. But when Coslick calls the par ent back, she asks her identifying ques tions: “What’s your student’s birthday and middle name?” before giving her the new password.

“I’m a pretty good gatekeeper about that stu ,” Coslick said. “I have to be really careful with kids’ information.”

e majority of Coslick’s duties revolve around the online data of Ferndale’s stu

dents: their schedules, their attendance records, their grades, and so on. She gath ers that information from Ferndale school sta , double-checks its accuracy, and sends the necessary information to the Washington O ce of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Much of Coslick’s job is keeping stu

dent data safe, making sure the state has the right information, and ensuring that essential online educational tools for sta , students and families, like Skyward and Canvas, are functioning correctly.

“I’m okay with being in the back

Ferndale deploys renamed snowplows

Community braces for winter weather

FERNDALE — With cold weather in the forecast, Ferndale Public Works has been applying de-icer, sand and salt to Ferndale streets and preparing the city’s four snowplows for deployment.

In 2020, the City asked for help nam ing their plows and receiving more than 2,000 votes and suggestions.

After consulting with Public Works sta , the City announced recently Gold en Eagle, Plowtallica, SanderYacht and Jam On are ready to hit the streets.

“ ank you to everyone who helped us name our snowplows but don’t stop there,” said Ferndale Mayor Greg Han sen. “You can also help us by moving your vehicle into your driveway.

When cars are parked along the street, some neighborhoods become too nar row for our plows to navigate. Help us

help you by moving your vehicle before the snow needs clearing.”

Once the snow arrives, residents can assist by clearing the sidewalk in front of their property, staying home if they don’t need to be out and if they do have to drive, proceeding slowly and carefully.

Public Works sta will be monitor ing the snowy conditions and clearing the snow priority routes throughout the weather event.

For more information and the snow priority routes, visit cityo erndale.org/ snow.

ABOVE: The majority of Carrie Coslick’s duties as district data coordinator for Ferndale School District revolve around the online data of Ferndale’s students. BELOW: Marc Camacho, pictured with a student, typically helps between 5-10 sta and/or students each day in his role as Ferndale School District’s IT Help Desk Technician. (Courtesy Ferndale School District)

Plowtallica is loaded up with sand to deploy on Ferndale streets. (Courtesy City of Ferndale)

School: Marc Camacho, Carrie Coslick staff makes a difference

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ground, making sure things work as smooth as possible,” Coslick said. “Myself and the other people on the tech team make sure everything just works.”

For example, on the rst day of every month, school registrars and administra tive assistants send Coslick their enrollment numbers on that day. She then dou ble-checks those numbers and sends them to the state, and that headcount deter mines Ferndale School Dis trict’s funding.

Coslick also uploads all the school photos to Sky ward, one of her favorite parts of the job.

“ eir little pictures are the best,” she said.

A lot of Coslick’s job re volves around troubleshoot ing tech issues for sta , par ents and students regarding Canvas and Skyward, and that’s an area she excels in. While she solves the prob lem, Coslick has a friendly demeanor, laughing and joking with the person she’s helping.

“I like solving a good problem, or as I call it, a Scooby-Doo mystery,” she said with a chuckle.

Race

LD42

Senator

General Election 2022

Votes Percent

Simon Sefzik (R) 37,193 49.35%

Sharon Shewmake (D) 38,098 50.55%

LD42 Representative Pos. 1

Alicia Rule (D) 38,871 51.70%

Tawsha Thompson (R) 36,220 48.17%

LD42 Representative Pos. 2 Dan Johnson (R) 36,429 48.67% Joe Timmons (D) 38,381 51.26%

Coslick became inter ested in computers after tak ing classes at Ferndale High School in the mid-‘90s. After a brief stint as the district of ce administrative assistant in January 2002, she spent about 19 years as Ferndale’s accounts payable specialist before joining the technol ogy team in February 2021. Coslick said she values be ing a part of that team.

Prop. 2022-5 Children’s Initiative Yes 54,290 50.01% No 54,270 49.99%

Prop. 2022-6 tax levy for EMS Yes 69,129 63.95% No 38,967 36.05%

Prop. 2022-4 TBD tax Yes 4,498 59.59% No 3,050 40.41%

Prop. 2022-7 NVSD director districts Approved 3,238 73.19% Rejected 1,186 26.81% * O cial results certified at 10 a.m. Nov. 29.

said afterwards. “A perfect example is Letha, just seeing her happy about that makes me happy. It gives me pur pose.”

“I love who I work with, and I love who I work for,” she said.

Later that afternoon at Vista Middle School, teacher Letha Nungesser came into the o ce of IT Help Desk Technician Marc Camacho. She needed a program in stalled onto her laptop that would translate text into printable Braille for students with vision impairments.

After some tinkering, Camacho quickly installed the program on Nungesser’s laptop. Nungesser excitedly thanked Camacho.

“My favorite part of the job is being able to help the people that support and teach students,” Camacho

Camacho is one of three Ferndale School District technology sta ers who solve problems at speci c schools. Camacho handles the middle schools, Bryce Nelsen helps the elementary schools, and Bryan Piveral is stationed at Ferndale High School.

Each middle school gets two days a week where Camacho is on call to help with any technology re lated problems: a student’s document won’t save. eir laptop refuses to turn on. A student is marked as a sixth grader in the Canvas pro gram despite being in eighth grade.

Camacho said he typi cally helps 5-10 sta and/or students per day. e answer

to many of these problems is asking the person to restart their laptop, Camacho said. Sometimes, students will not restart their laptop for over a month, causing all sorts of glitches, he said.

“If I have you work for ve days straight, with no sleep, would you be able to func tion the following week?” Camacho said. “It’s the same thing with computers.”

If restarting doesn’t x the problem, Camacho has a series of steps he tries next. First, he makes sure the soft ware isn’t being blocked, or doesn’t need to be rein stalled. en, he makes sure the user has the proper li cense to the program they’re trying to use. Finally, he makes sure there isn’t some thing wrong with the laptop hardware.

“When you’re typing your password and it doesn’t work, when you type “M,”

does it actually show “M”?” Camacho said. “Maybe the key is broken, maybe there’s something stuck under neath there.”

Growing up on the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, Cama cho always had an interest in technology and how it works.

“Whenever I saw any thing with a chip in it, like my remote control cars, I’d just take it apart and put it back together,” he said.

After serving in the U.S. Army in the artillery branch, Camacho settled in Belling ham in 2015 and began tak ing IT classes at Whatcom Community College. He’s been helping sta and stu dents in Ferndale since May 2021.

OBITUARIES

Bonnie Donahue

Bonnie Lavonne (Bonner) Donahue, 88, went home to her lord and savior on Nov. 25, surrounded by her be loved husband and chil dren.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Don Donahue, and three children: Debra, Don and Julie.

Grandma Bonnie leaves behind nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchil dren with a 10th on the way.

Bonnie and Don were married on Nov. 12, 1955 and recently celebrated their 67th anniversary.

Bonnie was born to Vera and Curtis Bonner on Aug. 21, 1934 in Bellingham.

Deborah Ridgeway

Deborah Osburn Ridge way passed away on Oct. 31 at the age of 46 in Stanwood, Washington, surrounded by her loving family.

Deborah was born in Bell ingham on March 3, 1976 to par ents Otis and Phyllis Osburn. While growing up, Deborah

Clarice Kornelis

Clarice “Chris” Joan Kornelis, age 72, passed away in her Everson home on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Bonnie was raised with her siblings Alice and Lois in the rural community of Van Zandt.

After graduating from Mount Baker High School Class of 1952 as saluta torian, Bonnie went on to St. Joseph’s School of Nursing where she received her Registered Nurse License.

Bonnie worked as an Operating Room Nurse for 19 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham.

She also worked as a school nurse and in the Special Education department in Dayton, WA for ve years before returning to Whatcom County.

Bonnie’s children describe her as com passionate, loving, tender, understanding and patient.

She was always thinking about others and felt strongly about making things fair: including the number of Jelly Beans in each grandkids Easter basket.

Bonnie passed on her passion for can

spent her summer picking straw berries, helping on the family blueberry farm, and showing her sheep at the Lyn den Fair.

Deborah grad uated from Me ridian School District 1994. After high school, Deborah attended Ravencrest Bible College, Skagit Community

ning to her children, a legacy which con tinues today.

She loved creek shing in the North Fork with her family. Her grandchildren have fond memories of freshly baked des sert and ice cream on every visit.

After retirement, Bonnie enjoyed camping, hiking, reading and working in her garden.

Most of all, Bonnie enjoyed traveling with Don in their RV. ey made many memories together exploring new places and mountains where she would regular ly out hike Don on every trail.

Bonnie also enjoyed attending her chil dren and grandchildren’s performances and sporting events.

Bonnie spent the nal 10 years of her life in the loving care of the Christian Health Care Center (CHCC) in Lynden as she adapted to life with Alzheimer’s dis ease. CHCC surrounded Bonnie with love and support as she navigated the di cult

College and graduated from What com Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice. Debo rah worked as a police o cer for the Mt. Vernon Police Department, later as a forensic interviewer for the Skagit County Prosecuting At torney’s o ce. In 2005, Deborah joined her church soccer team and met the love of her life, Nick. ey married in 2006. In 2008 they welcomed their son, Oland, then daughters Eleanor in 2009, then Maive in 2011. While preg

Clarice graduated from Iowa Central Community College with a registered nursing egree.

Chris married Philip Kornelis on June 28, 1975 and together they had six children. ey divorced in 1992.

Chris has lived in her same Everson home these last 40 plus years raising six responsible adults and worked fulltime as a nurse for many years.

Clarice was our be loved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother.

Chris was born Sept. 1, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents Harold and Nellie Hollander.

Debra White

Debra G.C. White stepped from her earthly home to her eternal, heavenly home on Nov. 23. She was 63 years old.

Debra was born in Arizo na, but spent most of her life living in Lynden.

Deb and Michael, who would become her husband, ran away from home in Arizona and ended up in Lynden in 1976. rough the kindness and open home of George and Grace Gerritsen, they were introduced to Jesus, and a new legacy began.

Chris enjoyed small farming, she raised cows, goats, pigs and chickens. She has always had a dog or two with her.

Chris has been an avid amateur garden er who did canning and jam/jelly making from her gardens.

Debra is a lover of Jesus. He is her favorite. She relentlessly pur sued Him over her life. Her pursuit of Him caused many others to seek Him as well.

Debra’s gentle, wise spirit, and kind, compas sionate heart was a direct re ec tion of the Holy Spirit’s power in her. is pursuit of Jesus led Deb to accept the call to become a chaplain for Lynden Door in 2019 after working for them in the account

Jim Hively

Rev. James William Hively passed into the presence of his savior, the lord Jesus Christ, on Nov. 7 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim met Carolyn (Peter son) Hively at Biola Univer sity in California.

Michelle ForsytheYoung

Monday, Nov.

21, Michelle For sythe-Young of Custer lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 62.

Ralph Sager

transitions of Alzheimer’s.

She spent her days with Don at her side, their love enduring and devoted.

Bonnie’s eyes would light up as Don serenaded her with their love song “Side by Side” each day.

Bonnie’s faith was a cherished part of her life and could be felt by all who knew her.

She would go out of her way to take care of her loved ones, whether it was a bruised knee or a tender heart.

Bonnie will be remembered as a caring wife, mother and grandmother.

A family burial service will be held at the Saxon Cemetery in Acme, WA.

e memorial service will be Friday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at Rome Community Bible Church, 2720 Mt Baker Hwy. in Belling ham, followed by a reception.

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

nant with Maive, Deborah was diagnosed with advanced stage 3 breast cancer. She spent the next several years in treatment before it went into remission. e following years became a true testament of Deborah’s passion for life.

In May 2020, the cancer had re turned and metastasized into most of her vital organs.

“ e only good thing that can come out of cancer is that God can be glori ed” have been the words that Nick and Deborah have based

She also loved her owers; many times, she saved owers found thrown out getting them growing back to full bloom.

Chris was an avid aquarist, raising all va rieties of fresh and salt water tropical sh. She loved music and listened to anything that was pleasing to her ears.

As a young girl, Chris was raised in the Christian Reformed Church.

Chris is preceded in death by her par ents.

Chris is survived by children Chad Ko rnelis of Yelm, Jesse (Kristie) Kornelis of Lynden, Tyler (Melissa) Kornelis of Kodiak, AK, Colby (Kayla) Kornelis of Nevada, TX, Brady (Jacque) Kornelis of Pensacola, FL,

ing department for 30 years. ough she very much enjoyed being a chaplain, Debra often wondered if she was the right person for the job. It was a stretch for her to reach out to people she might not know and step into their lives.

But as she stayed faithful to the call, over and over again, Debra saw the hands of God weaving her time with others into deep, God glorifying relationships.

It has been our privilege as a family to see just how many peo ple she blessed, discipled, and encouraged as they have made contact with us these past weeks. Debra enjoyed studying the

ey married June 16, 1962, at Emanuel Faith Com munity Church in Escon dido, CA, and had 60 years together.

ey served 59 years through the mission orga nization now called Cross world. Jim and his twin brother, John “Jack” Hiveley were born on Oct. 31, 1933, in Watford City, N.D.

their outlook on. While she was ex cited to join her dad Otis in spend ing eternity with Jesus, Deborah will be ercely missed by her peo ple left here on earth.

is includes her loving hus band, Nick; children Oland, El eanor, and Maive; mother Phyl lis; sisters Rebecca (Rhett), Anita (Daren), Naomi (Kevin) and their families.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at Cedar home Baptist Church in Stanwood.

and Lacy Kornelis of Everson; 11 grand children, and one great-grandchild.

Chris will be greatly missed by her sib lings Mike (Carla) Hollander, Howard (Lois) Hollander, Sharon (Darrell) Freese, and Tim (Rhonda) Hollander.

Visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home on ursday, Dec. 8 from 5-7 p.m.

A private family burial will be Friday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at Monumenta Cemetery, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Lyn den.

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

Bible, gardening, camping, and eating yummy food with her hus band, kids, and grandchildren. She was a fabulous baker. Debra is survived by her hus band of 46 years, Michael, as well as her daughters and their hus bands Naomi and Chuck Jenkins, and Sarah and Kris orpe, and her son, Seth White, Debra also has 10 grandchil dren: Anika, Charlie, Sophie, Ben, Hope, Hannah, Olivia, Fio na, Piper, and Asher will miss her very much.

We are all grateful for the lega cy of loving Jesus and loving oth ers that Debra is leaving behind. Her favorite verse, “I am my be

Jim leaves Carolyn and their three children: Jodee (Ed) Roddy, Jenny (Jamie) Collins and Jim B. (Melanie) Hively, 11 grandchildren: Carley Roddy and Lauren (Luke) Johanson – Kyle, Kara, Nate, Zayne and Mia Collins – Jebidiah, Moriah, Ethan and Kari Hively, greatgranddaughter, Isabella Col lins, and Jim’s sister, Eunice

Michelle was a graduate of Ferndale High School.

For the past 30 years, Michelle lived on a small farm where she raised many animals including horses, and dogs.

Michelle actively supported the local FFA and 4-H Clubs by educating children on how to care for their horses and im prove their riding skills.

For years, Michelle competed during the Lynden Fair with her own horses. Michelle found joy in helping others.

Ralph Edward Sager, age 81, of Ferndale passed away Monday, Nov. 21 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham.

Ralph was born Feb. 20, 1941 in Ferndale.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Cornerstone Community Church, 5732 Olson Road, Ferndale, with Pastor Chris Leingang o ciating.

Private family interment will be held at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale.

Funeral services provided by Sigs Funeral and Cremation Ser vices, www.sigsfuneralservices.com.

Wilma Totten

Wilma Frances Totten, née Berg, died peacefully on Nov. 16, at age 93. She was surrounded by her ve daughters who sang her home.

A service in celebration of Wilma’s life will be held early 2023 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bellingham. Date and time to be an nounced.

A full obituary will be available on Moles Farewell Tributes and Crematory Center.

loved’s and He is mine,” (Song of Solomon 6:3) has now been ful lled as she dances before Him, free, whole and complete.

In lieu of owers, please do nate in Debra’s name to Opera tion Underground Railroad (our rescue.org), or Paul and Lynnette Randerson serving at YWAM (https://ywamkona.force.com/ sta /s/donate?id=5943).

Please join us in celebration of Debra’s life on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. at Cedar Springs Re treat Center, 4700 Minaker Road, Sumas.

Funeral arrangements are en trusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Abrahamsen of Washougal, WA, along with nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his father and mother, Everett and Helen Hiveley, brothers Eugene, Virgil, and Jack; half-brothers Lee, and Delbert Hiveley, and halfsister Bonnie.

Jim and Carolyn served as foreign missionaries in

She volunteered in various places around the county, including Haynie Cemetery where she seasonally decorated the gates there.

Michelle enjoyed spending time with her friends whom she loved dearly. Her smile, laughter and presence will be great ly missed.

Michelle is survived by her brother Jon Forsythe, her niece Francis Robinson, and her nephew Jacob Robinson.

A celebration of life to honor Michelle

pioneer work in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia with several stone age tribes as well as a variety of other ministries. Jim’s memorial service will be Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. at Ferndale First Baptist Church, 5759 Vista Drive, Ferndale.

A more complete obituary and the service will be post ed at Moles.

will be held in the springtime, a season that she loved.

If you would like to make a donation in Michelle’s honor, make checks payable to Haynie Helping Hands, Haynie Cemetery, 8508 Valley View, Custer, WA 98240; or Whatcom Hospice House, 2806 Douglas Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, https:// whatcomhospice.org/donate-online.

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

Support the future of EMS

e newly-founded Emergency Medical Services Foundation of Whatcom Coun ty is a non-pro t organization which supports the present and future of pre-hospital care in Whatcom County.

In a Nov. 28 press release, Foundation Chairperson, Jim Hallett thanked Whatcom County residents “for their overwhelming vote of con dence in our EMS system.” “ ey recognize the importance of levy funding to support the vital and lifesaving work of our EMS system,” Hallett said. “Still, there are many essential facets of EMS that go beyond what the levy is authorized to support. People have been asking how they can help. at is why we created the EMS Foundation.”

To learn more or to make a donation, visit wcemsfoundation.org.

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Persistent, detrimental obstacles

Imagine you tell someone that you love your child, or parent or spouse.

Now, imagine their response is to accuse you of hating the rest of your family because you only focused on one member.

Absurd, right? Of course you love your whole fam ily. Specifying your love for one member doesn’t automatically exclude the rest of your family from your love.

So, why is it then that when my friend Alyce and I hold a sign that says Black lives matter, people often accuse us of not caring about everyone else?

Alyce and I are not Black ourselves. She is of Dutch descent, and I am of Dutch and Mexican descent. However, although we are not part of the Black community, there’s nothing stopping us from caring about our Black neigh bors in addition to our own communities.

Since the obstacles faced by Black Americans are some of the most persis tent and detrimental, we have chosen to bring awareness to their struggles. However, this does not mean we are ignoring everyone else’s struggles.

Both on the street and in our per sonal lives, we advocate for many different marginalized groups. Supporting our Black neighbors is just one cause to which we devote our e orts.

Our advocacy is comprehensive and inclusive, as are the initiatives we support.

For example, we want a ordable housing for everyone. We want quality, a ordable healthcare for everyone. We want quality education for everyone.

Many people struggle in these areas, but our Black neighbors are dispropor tionately a ected.

LETTERS

Yule boutique a success

Editor, e welcome signs are put away for next year, the tables and banners and decorations are stored away.

e members of Assistance League Bellingham went home the late afternoon of Nov. 5 with a smile on their faces knowing their annual Yule Boutique was a wonderful success.

It was heartwarming to see our community members nd just the right gift  or a treasure for themselves at one of our festive tables. And who could resist the tempting homemade treats?

It was a gathering of good cheer where friends greeted friends with big hugs.

To all that attended we are extremely grateful for your generosity.

Know that your Christmas purchases allow us to continue with the real work of Christmas — to strengthen our community through our philanthropic programs. Happy Holidays to all.  Helen Moran

Bellingham Assistance League Bellingham

How do people experience the justice system?

Editor, e Riveters Collective Justice System

Committee strives to change how people in Whatcom County experience the justice system on a daily basis.

As part of this work, we recently called on law enforcement agencies in Blaine, Everson, Ferndale, Lynden, Sumas and Whatcom County to adopt the Model Use of Force Policy published by the Attorney General’s O ce in July.

We believe every law enforcement agency in the state should adopt the model policy, or something more restrictive, because it will:

• Reduce the amount and nature of physical force used

• Limit the use of deadly force and save lives

• Provide consistency across the state so community members can expect the same quality of policing everywhere in the state

• Be used by the Criminal Justice Train-

Black Americans have the highest mortality rate in the country largely due to lack of or lower-quality healthcare, as well as higher rates of poverty and fewer educational opportunities (PRB).

Black Americans also account for 40% of all Americans experi encing homelessness — despite only making up 13% of the population — due to disparities in poverty and housing discrimination (U.S Census Bureau).

Additionally, Black students are more likely to attend high-poverty schools (NAEP), leaving them with fewer resources, lower-quality cur riculum, and less quali ed teachers (Brookings).

We believe that if we support those most in need and work to improve their circumstances, it will invariably lead to the betterment of everyone’s lives.

If you’d like to join us in taking action to care for the disadvantaged groups in our community, consider making a donation to the following places:

• e Way Station Health & Hygiene Center

unitycarenw.org/the-way-station/

• Chuckanut Health Foundation chuckanuthealthfoundation.org/ racial-equity-commission

• WEA Children’s Fund washingtonea.org/membership/ childrensfund.

-- A Class of 2015 Lynden High School graduate and a graduate of Western Washington University, Adri Tiesinga is a resident of Lynden.

ing Commission as a statewide training standard for recruits and incumbents

We also reminded agencies of the Dec. 1 deadline to submit proof they’ve complied with the new use of force and deescalation tactics law (RCW 10.120.020).

We hope that each agency adopts the model policy, or something more restrictive, which will reduce liabilities and, we believe, protect residents in our County.

Riveters Collective Justice System Committee

In appreciation

Editor, anks so much to the board of directors of the LPM Endowment Foundation and the board of trustees of the Lynden Heritage Foundation for recognizing me at a Nov. 16 dinner as the chairman of the endowment foundation for the past 18 years.

Special thanks to incoming chairman Gordon Plots who has served as vice chairman of the endowment for many years, and also Heritage Foundation’s Fred Polinder III, and Amanda May, director of the Lynden Pioneer Museum.

Mayor Scott Korthuis and his wife Ellen were present at the dinner. Mayor Korthuis read a mayoral proclamation declaring Nov. 16 as Richard ‘Dick’ Decima Day. I’m so glad that both of them were present.

An old friend, Cal Bratt, and a new friend, Bill Helm, both of the Lynden Tribune, were present.

A gift, an attaché case, was presented to me with one side showing my name and the other side stating, “In appreciation of exemplary stewardship to the Lynden Pioneer Endowment Foundation.”

e Lynden Heritage Foundation also donated $21,165.40 to the endowment foundation.

e proclamation, the donation and the gift were unexpected by me and greatly appreciated. anks again to all who attended. Dick Decima

Lynden

Lynden mayor thankful for community support

Editor, Household budgets are under strain

GUEST OPINION

Big tech uses journalism; big tech should pay for it

e powers that Google and Facebook have over economic and political power in society – especial ly over the news industry — has caught the attention of lawmakers in Washington, DC. After a close election and many worries over the quality of public debate, many ask if social me dia have played a role in the misinformation that erodes  our free press and plagues our democracy.

Nowhere is this power more daunting than in the social media giants’ use of news organizations’ reporting, which the platforms use without compensation to journalists.

Google and Facebook have a duopoly of the distribution of digital news content, which drives people to the social media platforms where the owners make money.

e platforms hoard critical data and use clever tactics, like reframing stories in rich previews, to keep users on their sites –siphoning o the advertising revenue that small and local publishers need.

Every hour that goes by, Google and Facebook generate millions of dollars in U.S. advertising revenue. at amount could fund dozens of local journalists.

But local newspapers in many com munities that are funding the people who report on fair and free elections are strug gling to meet payroll.

It is time for a change, before we head into another brutal and divisive election season leading up to the 2024 elections.

America needs real, factual and inde pendent news reporting more than ever. While national media may be treated with skepticism, research shows that local news

and citizens have hard choices to make in this economy. So I want to express deep gratitude for our community’s support on two important items in the recent election: the Emergency Management Services (EMS) and the Transportation Bene t District (TBD).

e EMS measure passed with a 64% favorable vote in the county; this funding will allow this essential service to continue. We can now also look forward to a new Advanced Life Support ambulance stationed in the Lynden re station which will facilitate faster responses when lifethreatening events take place.

As your mayor, I was so encouraged that a clear majority of you supported continued transportation and infrastructure improvements funded by the TBD.

Over the past 10 years, we accomplished many street, trail, and sidewalk projects as well as intentional maintenance and upkeep. I look forward to working with city council to chart the future of improvements to our transportation system.

Your support of these measures is remarkable, and I am grateful for your vote of con dence and continued trust.

Scott Korthuis Mayor, Lynden

Live, thrive, belong Editor,

We applaud the Bellingham and Whatcom County councils for budgeting to create a Racial Equity Commission (WREC).

Additional thanks for the hard work done by Kristine Martens and Shu-Ling Zhao, with support from the Chuckanut Health Foundation, along with 32 residents who met over the past year to make recommendations.

A positive step in the right direction, this commission will include 31 voting members including 12 representatives from tribes and other people of color, and 19 appointed by the county executive and mayor.

With so much division and discord, it is refreshing to see a commission whose purpose is to gather, evaluate data and make recommendations to eliminate racial inequities. We believe this will be a place for all voices to be heard. We encourage people to roll up their sleeves and apply once that process gets started.  In the meantime, there is still much work that can be done through organizations

Bill Helm, Editor bill@lyndentribune.com

Jan Brown Advertising Manager jan@ferndalerecord.com

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media are generally trusted. But will they have the revenue to do the job?

Congress must take ac tion to curb undue in u ence of Big Tech on the news media industry and make sure the work of local news-gatherers is fairly compensated. e Journal ism Competition and Pres ervation Act (JCPA) aims to do just that.

e JCPA is speci cally designed to make sure Google and Facebook pay for what they use.

e proposed legislation would provide a temporary, limited anti trust safe harbor for small and local news publishers to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google for fair compensa tion for the use of journalists’ content.

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

By addressing Google’s and Facebook’s power and ensuring more subscrip tion and advertising dollars ow back to publishers, the JCPA not only protects and promotes quality news, but also encour ages competition.

Congress has made progress on this legislation. It should nish the job before the end of the year.

-- Publisher of e Journal-News, Hillsboro, IL, John Galer is also the chair of National Newspaper Association, a 137-year-old organization representing community newspapers.

such as our justice system committee, Whatcom CARE and Community to Community.

Make it a point to attend some of the county’s many cultural events, or reach out and help people through tutoring or volunteering at the Food Bank.

Imagine how enriched our community will be if we all help to achieve WREC’s vision: “People of all races in Whatcom County live, thrive and belong for who they are, without fear. Every day.”

Lola Hudson Bellingham Justice System Committee with Riveters Collective

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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) 3542921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Saturdays Storytime at Lynden Village Books Saturdays at 11 a.m. Lynden Village Books and Paper Dreams has Storytime. Gaye Davis, book reader extraordinaire, will read from a selection of children’s books. The tall tales and roll on the floor jokes will entertain kids ages 3-6. A selection of similar books is read each week. Be sure to check out the Village Books Facebook page for details. The last Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Lynden Village Books has a very special guest reading about local farming. Alyssa Broersma, Whatcom Dairy Women Dairy Ambassador, reads her favorite kids’ books on dairy farming and life on a farm.

First Thursday of each month

Parkinson Support Group

The Lynden Parkinson Support group meets at 10 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St.Please come to learn and share your experiences of all things Parkinson with the group. On Dec. 1, guest speaker Emily Holden will join us for a presentation on dementia.The group looks forward to meeting you and your caregiver. Questions, call 360-354-1137.

Through Dec. 11

The Musical

Elf:

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 25-26, 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.

Through 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 one-of-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 holi-

day 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.

Dec. 2

Christmas concert

The Senti Christmas concert will be at Second Christian Reformed Church at 7 p.m. Dec. 2. The audience will be welcome to sing along with us for many of the Christmas carols. Call 360-392-0289 for more information.

Second Christian Reformed Church is at 710 Front St., Lynden.

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. 2-3

Messiah Concerts

Visit Third Christian Reformed Church for a time of amazing music to start o the Christmas season, featuring renowned soloists Katie Van Kooten and Robert C. Stephens. At 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty St, Lynden. Donations accepted at the door. For more information, call (360) 746-1130or messageLyndenChoral@gmail.com.

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, higherend showpieces that don’t otherwise make it to the holiday festival.

The Holiday Festival Showcase will take place Dec. 2–17.

Dec. 3

The Waters Are Rising: Book signing

Carl Crouse will sign copies of his new book The Waters Are Rising 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.

Dec. 3-4

Rome Grange Holiday Bazaar

From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Dec. 3-4, join us in the beautiful Rome Grange Hall to welcome in the holidays with the Rome Grange Holiday Bazaar. See what your community has to share in home-made arts, crafts and foods. Vendors will o er home and body products, wood carvings, ornaments, preserved foods, sheepskins, collage fabrics, home-spun yarn, jewelry. We will have a snow-globe making station for the kids, and a photo booth if you need a good image for your Christmas card.

Rome Grange Holiday Bazaar is at 2821 Mt. Baker Hwy, (7 miles east of I-5 on Mt. Baker Highway), Bellingham.

County Council and County Executive are seeking applications from county residents who want to participate on citizen advisory boards and commit tees that span a wide range of impor tant local issues.

Applications are due by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3. A complete list of va cancies is on the county website, what comcounty.us.

Applicants must be residents and registered voters in Whatcom County, and must also meet the speci c re quirements of the positions.

Whatcom County has upcoming vacancies on more than 30 boards and commissions that advise the County Council and County Executive on top ics such as agriculture, natural resourc es, criminal justice, land use planning, parks, and social services.

More than 100 citizens donate their time and knowledge to these com mittees to help shape local Whatcom County policies, volunteer in the com munity, and network with others with

similar interests and expertise.

Citizen participation ensures that local government truly addresses the needs of the Whatcom County com munity through the review and recom mendations provided by each commit tee.

e skills and commitment volun teers bring to public service are impor tant resources for the community.

Most board, committee, and com mission members have terms that expire at the end of two, three or four years.

Anyone interested in volunteering may obtain more information and an application on the County website.

Applications can be submitted on line or directly to the County Coun cil or County Executive o ces in the County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, Washington 98225.

For more information, contact the Council Office at council@ co.whatcom.wa.us and 360-778-5010 or the Executive’s O ce at executive@ co.whatcom.wa.us and 360-778-5200.

BELLINGHAM — e Whatcom

Whatcom County seeks applicants for advisory committees; applications due Jan. 3

New classroom sound systems amplify learning for students

Courtesy Ferndale School District

FERNDALE — Cynthia Ridings’ math class at Horizon Middle School was lled with chatter. Ridings had asked her sixth graders to discuss a geometry problem that she handed out, and the students were guring it out with their neighbors.

Traditionally, to regain the class’s at tention, a teacher would have to raise their voice sharply over the din. But Ridings re gained attention when students heard her lightly ampli ed voice count down, “ ve, four, three, two, one.” Despite her voice being at a normal pitch, it could be clearly heard above the students’ talk.

is was thanks to the new Phonak sound systems, which were installed in ev ery preschool through eighth grade class room in Ferndale this fall.

Each teacher now has a microphone dangling from their neck, which connects to a wireless speaker in the room, clearly but subtly amplifying the teacher’s voice.

“It’s so nice to be able to use your regu lar talking voice, you don’t have to overexert,” said Ridings. “(Before the sound systems), one of our teachers would go home every Friday and could hardly speak over the weekends – their voice was so hoarse from having to talk in a classroom voice.”

is is only one of a multitude of ben e ts that the new sound systems bring for students and sta . ey also make learn ing more accessible for students who are hard-of-hearing, for Multi-Language Learners, or have communications disor ders.

“I did not understand the magnitude of how many barriers this truly removes for kids,” said Sara Dessert, the MTSS Coor dinator at Custer Elementary School. She was part of the team that applied for the state grant, which paid for the sound sys tems. e sound systems use adapters to connect to students’ hearing aids, putting the teacher’s voice directly in their ears.

Jonathan, a third grader at Custer who uses hearing aids, said it’s a tremendous upgrade.

“Last year, I had trouble hearing, and my teachers had to repeat stu more than once,” he said. “Now, they just say it one time, because I can just hear.”

It also helps all students understand and hear their teachers more clearly, re

gardless of their hearing ability.

“If it’s a loud class, you can hear the teacher better,” said Cheyenne, a sixth grader at Horizon.

Dessert said one Custer teacher took notes on how many times she would have to repeat directions during transitions to lunch, recess, or the bathroom.

Before the sound system, those transi tions would take between 5 and 8 minutes, and the teacher would have to issue be tween 11 and 21 reminders.

After she received a microphone, those transitions shrunk to 3 minutes each, and

the teacher only needed to issue about 6 reminders.

e sound systems also come with a separate, hand-held microphone. Many teachers use these so students can clearly share their answers with the entire class. Now, even the most whispery students can be heard.

“If somebody is too quiet, then we wouldn’t hear them, but since the micro phone is here, now we can hear the quiet people,” said Custer second grader Adalyn. Ferndale schools are using the mi crophones beyond just the classrooms.

Because the sound system automatically increases in volume if the room is louder, paraeducators on lunch duty at Custer can easily get hundreds of students’ attention without needing to raise their voice.

“Our paraeducators can keep their voices nice and calm, and all the students can hear,” said Principal Kim Hawes.

When the new Ferndale High School academic wing is complete in the winter of 2023, the new building will have a similar sound system built in, according to Karli Koning, assistant principal and MTSS co ordinator at FHS.

Good news in Lynden schools

LYNDEN — e follow ing news items are from the Lynden School Board’s November agendas under Good News, as well as from the district website’s news.

• Marianne Hollander’s third-grade class at BVE taking their turn at becom ing zookeepers. e class is learning to classify animals and understand the life cycle and environment of a range of di erent animals.

• Scholten’s Equipment graciously donated $200 to purchase bikes for Isom’s Family Hispanic Night. A raf e will be held that evening, and two students will be the lucky winners of a new bike.

• Elementary schools partnered with Unity Care NW’s Mobile Dental Clinic to serve students last week. Families were able to request that their students receive a dental exam, oral health in struction, sealants and uo ride treatments.

advancing the standards of the profession. “She faced discrimination in this eld beginning in gradu ate school and dealt with it head-on, preserving,” says the association commenda tion. “She shows a passion for children and her work with extensive consultation and collaboration within the district and with her gradu ate school cohort.

She works to proactively prevent systemic racism in her workplace and commu nity.”

• LMS is celebrating the culmination of a successful fall sports season. Special thanks to the coaches who worked with our student athletes.

Ferndale School District has installed Phonak sound systems in every preschool through eighth grade classroom throughout the district. (Courtesy Ferndale School District)

LYNDEN

• Lynden School Dis trict Psychologist Kelly Lam Scholten was honored by the Washington State Asso ciation of School Psycholo gists as the 2022 President’s Award winner for service in

Marianne Hollander’s third-grade class at BVE taking their turn at becoming zookeepers. (Courtesy Lynden School District)

Lynden advances to state championship game

Lynden to play for second straight state championship game

BELLINGHAM — Lyn den advanced to the state nals for the second con secutive year after a 41-14 victory over Enumclaw on Saturday, Nov. 26.

e Lions have won 23 consecutive games and are looking to repeat as state champions next week against North Kitsap.

Lynden was propelled to victory by their two pre

e Lynden defense was another highlight as they refused to give up points near the goal line.

Lynden head coach Blake VanDalen said the Lions played as close to perfection as possible.

“I would not want to be one-on-one with Lane or Campbell,” VanDalen said.

“Lane is going to punish you and Campbell is going to make you look bad, so either way you are going to end up on the ground.”

Mount Baker rides hot streak to state championship

Mount Baker had a rough start to the sea son and after they lost to Nooksack Valley in week seven their playo chances looked slim. But since that point, Mount Baker has ripped o ve straight vic tories and worked its way into the state nals.

with 79 yards rushing and a touchdown on the night.

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

BELLINGHAM —

Mount Baker advanced to the state semi nals for the rst time since 2013 after a 14-13 win over Nooksack Valley on Saturday, Nov. 26.

Mount Baker did not lead in this game until the nal drive of the game where they worked 10 minutes o the clock and jumped ahead of the Pio neers.

e heavy wind played a key role in the playcall ing and made it tough for either team to complete passes.

Mount Baker head coach Ron Leper said they knew what their path was and made the most of it.

“Our journey through the regular season is what gave the guys the strength to do this,” Lepper said.

Nooksack Valley started the game with all the mo mentum after sophomore Colton Lentz blocked a Mount Baker punt attempt.

Lentz set up the Pio neers with great position and followed up his punt block with a three-yard rush for a touchdown. Nooksack Valley held an early 7-0 lead.

Lentz was the major ity of the o ense for Nook sack Valley as he nished

e Mountaineers did not pass much and used their strong running backs to advance the ball. Senior Wilhelm Maloley lead the team with 85 yards rush ing, followed closely by se nior Marcques George who had 71 rushing yards and a touchdown.

e rst Mountain eer touchdown came af ter a six-minute drive that brought them down to the 2-yard line. George n ished o the drive with a touchdown and tied the game at 7-7.

e remainder of the second quarter was quiet but at the tail end, junior quarterback Joey Brown hit senior receiver Ben nett DeLange for a 47yard touchdown. DeLange caught the ball even with the line of scrimmage but proceeded to swerve in and out of the defenders

Lynden senior Kaedan Hermanutz brings down an Enumclaw running back. Lynden advanced to the state finals for the second consecutive year after a 4114 victory over Enumclaw on Saturday, Nov. 26. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

mier senior running backs Lane Heeringa and Camp bell Nolte. Heeringa n ished with 106 yards rush ing and two touchdowns and Nolte nished with a career-high 181 yards and two touchdowns.

PREP FOOTBALL

Lynden senior Campbell Nolte lowers his shoulder to lay a hit on a Enumclaw defender. Lynden advanced to the state finals for the second consecutive year after a 41-14 victory over Enumclaw on Saturday, Nov. 26. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Nooksack Valley sophomore Colton Lentz collides with a Mount Baker defender. Mount Baker advanced to the state championship game after a 14-13 victory over Nooksack Valley on Saturday, Nov. 26. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Mount Baker qualifies for first state championship since 2013

Four Lynden athletes take part in ceremonial signing day

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

Lynden: Football to state finals for second straight year

Continued from B1

e game started with Enumclaw working six minutes o the clock and pushing into the Lynden red zone. e Lions held tall and stymied the Hor nets for a turnover on downs at the 2-yard-line.

e Lions capitalized with an extended drive of their own that nished with a 17-yard touchdown run by Heeringa.

On Enumclaw's next drive, they once again drove the ball down to the Lion goal line and were sti ed. e Hornets settled for a eld goal but it was blocked by senior Collin Anker who streaked across the face of the kicker to knock the ball down.

After the block, Nolte led Lynden down the eld with two chunk rushing plays followed by a 22-yard touchdown run by Heer inga. Lynden was ahead 13-0 midway through the second quarter.

Heeringa said they kept their cool and just kept hit ting them.

“I am proud of my team and how we have handled everything,” Heeringa said.

Enumclaw bounced back with another drive to put them in scoring po sition and this time they made the most of it. Junior Gunnar Trachte lofted a jump pass to senior Austin Paulson from 5 yards out to get Enumclaw on the board.

ere were only 23 sec onds left on the clock in

the rst half but somehow Lynden managed to score again.

Sophomore Brant Hep pner threw a jump ball to Senior Troy Petz who snatched it from the sky and burned down the side line from 54 yards out. Lyn den had a 19-7 lead going into halftime.

e third quarter is where Lynden left its mark on the game. ey ran an 11-minute and 19-play drive that ended with a Nolte touchdown from 5 yards out. e Lions ex hausted the entire quarter on one drive.

Nolte said he just got lucky tonight and things fell his way.

“I performed well but I was just doing it for my brothers,” Nolte said.

Nolte continued to nd success on the ground as he ran over everyone in his way on route to a 34-yard touchdown run to extend the Lynden lead to 34-7.

Enumclaw managed one more touchdown on a Trachte quarterback boot to bring the game to 34-14.

Senior quarterback Kae dan Hermanutz closed the door on Enumclaw late in the fourth with a 1-yard touchdown run and pro duced the nal score of 4114.

Lynden will travel to Puyallup to play North Kit sap at Spark Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.

“We’re just proud of our kids,” VanDalen said. “ ese kids came and got after it.”

CAMPBELL NOLTE

Campbell Nolte is the player of the week. Nolte racked up 181 yards on the ground to set a new career high; he also added two touchdowns. Nolte was an integral contributor to Lynden’s 41-14 victory over Enumclaw to head to the state finals.

LYNDEN — Four Lynden athletes had their signing day to continue their athletic careers on Monday, Nov. 28.

Here are the players who signed; Megan Sloane will attend Paci c Lutheran University in Parkland to play soccer for the Lutes, Devan Van Zaten will attend University of Georgia to continue her Equestrian

career, Grace Potter will attend Santiago Canyon College for fast pitch and Joslyn Sipma will attend Whatcom Community College for volleyball. Lynden athletic director Mike McKee hosted the signing and said, “I love

all of our kids and at the end of the day it makes me really proud when we compete with honor. It is been extraordinary to me how great the kids we have are.”

Devan Van Zaten (left), Megan Sloane (middle left), Grace Potter (middle right) and Joslyn Sipma (right) being clapped for by Mike McKee on Monday, Nov. 29. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Mount Baker: First state finals appearance since 2013

Continued from B1 and took it all the way to the house.

Nooksack Valley went into halftime leading 13-7 and held the momentum.

Lepper said we made some adjustments to the defense compared to the rst time we played them.

“Bottom line it worked out for us,” Lepper said. Neither team could get it going in the third quar ter and in four straight possessions it went turn over on downs, punt, turnover on downs and another punt.

e game stalled com pletely until Mount Baker put together the winning drive. With just over ve minutes left in the game, the Mountaineers hit the turning point.

It was a fourth and eight with the game on the line and Mount Baker decided to go for it.

Senior quarterback Landon Smith took the snap and dumped a pass just over the defenders to George for a rst down.

Mount Baker used the momentum from the conversion and drove the ball down to the 2-yardline where Smith took the quarterback sneak and gave the Mountaineers a 14-13 lead.

Smith said he trusted his guys and that his line helped get him into the endzone for the winning score.

“ is is what I have been dreaming of since I was in pee wee football,” Smith said.

Nooksack Valley mounted a drive with just 28 seconds left and set up for a eld goal, but it was blocked and Mount Bak er held the lead and ad vanced to the state nals.

Even with the loss, Nooksack Valley put to gether a fantastic season and was just one step away from the state nals.

ey are a young team predominately made up of juniors and sopho mores so they will be back.

Nooksack Valley head coach Craig Bartl said he

is proud of the kids and no one expected them to be there.

“Proud of what we have accomplished,” Bartl said. “We have so much respect for Baker and they will represent our community and league well.

Even with the loss, Nooksack Valley put to gether a fantastic season and was just one step away from the state nals. ey are a young team predominately made up of juniors and sophomores so they will be back.

Nooksack Valley head coach Craig Bartl said he is proud of the kids and no one expected them to be there.

“Proud of what we have accomplished,” Bartl said. “We have so much respect for Baker and they will represent our community and league well.

Mount Baker will trav el to Lakewood on Satur day, Dec. 3 to play Royal in the state champion ship at noon.

For the past nine years, Tom and Sue Brand have volunteered with the Ferndale Heritage Society.

“We met a member of the Heritage Society at the local street fair in 2013 who invited us to a meeting,” the couple said. “We had just retired and moved to Ferndale from Olympia. We were looking for opportu nities to meet people and be involved in the communi ty.”

Tom and Sue said that the Heritage Society “sounded like a fun time with multiple activities that we would enjoy.”

Today, Tom is president of the Heritage Society, and Sue is the society’s secretary.

strating candle making during the education program.

“Talking with our guests and seeing the children’s faces smiles with joy is very rewarding to us,” they said.

For 36 years, Tom was a teacher. For 38 years, Sue was a dental assistant. What hasn’t changed in retirement is that the Brands “still enjoy working with the public and are having fun giving back to the community.”

“There are many volunteer hours that are required to putting on our Heritage events and like many nonprofit organizations, we are in need of volunteers and members to keep the traditions going on,” the pair said.

If you know of a volunteer you’d like to see the Lynden Tribune feature in our monthly Whatcom Wonders special section, please email bill@lyndentribune.com or call 360-354-4444. Thank you.

Talking with people, looking at the smiling faces, brings joy to Tom and Sue Brand

Mount Baker senior Brady West turns the corner to escape a Nooksack Valley attacker. Mount Baker advanced to the state championship game after a 14-13 victory over Nooksack Valley on Saturday, Nov. 26. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

PUBLIC NOTICES

Lynden

LEGAL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor of the City of Lynden has filed the 2023 Preliminary Budget with the Finance Director. A public hearing on the Preliminary Budget was held at 7:00PM on Monday, November 07, 2022.

A public hearing on the Property Tax Levy was held at 7:00PM on Monday, November 21, 2022. A public hearing on the Final Budget will be held at 7:00PM at the Lynden City Hall Annex, 205 4th Street, on Monday, December 5, 2022. All interested parties wishing to comment may appear at said time and place. Written comments will be accepted through 4:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2022.

Copies of the 2023 Preliminary Budget will be available for pub lic view online at www.lyndenwa. 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 23 & 30, 2022

LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 1659

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LYNDEN AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1571 LEVYING TAXES FOR GEN ERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES FOR TAXES COLLECTIBLE AND PAYABLE IN 2023 IN THE CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON A complete copy of this Ordinance is available during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington. The Ordin ance will be mailed upon request without cost. This publication by title is made pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. Adopted November 21, 2022.

Published November 30, 2022

LEGAL CITY OF LYNDEN LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND UPDATES TO LMC 19.57 REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, HOME OCCUPATIONS AND SHORT-TERM RENTALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lynden Planning Com mission will be holding a public hearing and will be accepting pub lic input on Draft Ordinance 1654 regarding Community Residential Facilities as well as updates to LMC 19.57 regarding conditional use permits, home occupations and short-term rentals.

A public hearing with the Lynden Planning Commission has been tentatively scheduled for Decem ber 15, 2022. To receive more information regarding the agenda please contact the Planning De partment at 360-354-5532.

Any persons wishing to comment on the draft ordinance or the pro posed updates to LMC 19.57 may do so by submitting their writ ten comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by December 14, 2022, or by attending the public hearing to be held at 7:00 P.M. December 15, 2022, at the Lynden City Hall Annex located at 205 4th Street, Lynden.

Published November 30, 2022

LEGAL

LEGAL NOTICE OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 21, 2022, the City of Lyn den received a SEPA Checklist from Kenneth Keck, owner of Lynden Sheet Metal, regarding the project described below: Description of Proposal: Lynden

of Lynden has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment should standard con ditions be met. Copies of the DNS are available from the City of Lyn den, 300 4th St., WA. The public is invited to comment on this DNS by submitting written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, no later than December 7, 2022, at 300 4th Street, Lynden, WA 98264.

Published November 30, 2022

Everson

LEGAL

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 838-22

The following is a summary of Or dinance 838-22 as adopted by the Everson City Council on Novem ber 8, 2022. “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Everson, Washington, setting the real prop erty tax levy for 2023” The full text of the ordinance can be mailed upon request.

M. Dickinson, Clerk/Treasurer

Published November 30, 2022

Sumas

LEGAL

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

City of Sumas is accepting State ments of Qualifications from civil engineers for design, permitting, and survey to pre-disaster restor ation of Sumas River. The City of Sumas is working along with Sumas Watershed Improvement District to remove flood sediment debris from this section. RFQ pack ets will be available on our website www.cityofsumas.com. RFQ’s shall be submitted to Michelle Quinn at mquinn@cityofsumas.com, no later than 5:00pm on December 21, 2022. Minority, Women-owned and Veteran-owned firms are en couraged to apply and will be given equal considerations with all other firms submitting a Statement of Qualifications. For any questions, please call Sunny Aulakh, Public Works Director @ (360) 988-5711.

Published November 23 & 30, 2022

Ferndale

LEGAL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of Ferndale’s 2023 Prelim inary Budget has been filed with the City Clerk. A copy thereof will be furnished to any taxpayer who requests it by contacting the City Clerk. Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 5, 2022 to consider the final budget for 2023.

The hearing will be held at the City Hall Annex Building/Coun cil Chambers, located at 5694 Second Avenue, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Any taxpayers may appear thereat and be heard for or against any part of the ordinance. Public comments may also be submitted via email to susanduncan@cityof ferndale.org. Documents may be viewed at www.cityofferndale.org.

Susan Duncan City Clerk City of Ferndale

Published November 23 & 30, 2022

311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Whatcom, State of Washington, to-wit: TRACT B, CANDLEWOOD LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, ACCORD ING TO THE MAP THEREOF, RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1998, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1980800546, IN THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE OF WHATCOM COUN TY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 502 SECOND STREET B2 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 98295 (NKA 540 Second Street, Units 5, 6, 7 & 8 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 98295-9675) which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/4/2005, re corded 10/12/2005, as Instrument No. 2051002037, records of What com County, Washington, from ALVIN B WHITE, A SINGLE MAN, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELEC TRONIC REGISTRATION SYS TEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR APREVA FINANCIAL CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc., Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-2, under an Assignment re corded under Auditor’s File No. 2090300933.

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

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as fol lows: Failure to pay when due the fol lowing amounts which are now in arrears: Total Monthly Payments Due: TOTAL December 1, 2010 – August 19, 2022 $285,689.19 Corporate Advances: $18,552.23 Legal Fees: $204.50

PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMA TION

Note Dated: 10/4/2005 Note Amount: $260,000.00 Interest Paid To: 11/1/2010 Next Due Date: 12/1/2010

IV. The sum owing on the obliga tion secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $260,000.00, togeth er with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 11/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real prop erty will be sold to satisfy the ex pense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, ex press or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 12/9/2022. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 11/28/2022, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discon tinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/28/2022 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 11/28/2022 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encum brance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and ad vances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grant or at the following addresses:

ALVIN B WHITE 12995 N ORACLE RD, SUITE 141313 TUCSON, ARIZONA 85739 ALVIN B WHITE 12995 N ORACLE ROAD SUI TUSON, ARIZONA 85739

ALVIN B WHITE 36256 S CYPRESS DRIVE TUCSON, AZ 85739

ALVIN B WHITE 380 CAIN LAKE RD SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284 ALVIN B WHITE 502 SECOND ST SUMAS, WA 98295

ALVIN B WHITE 502 SECOND STREET B2 SUMAS, WA 98295 ALVIN B WHITE 540 SECOND STREET B5 SUMAS, WA 98295

ALVIN B WHITE 540 Second Street, Unit 5 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

ALVIN B WHITE 540 Second Street, Unit 6 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

ALVIN B WHITE 540 Second Street, Unit 7 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

ALVIN B WHITE

540 Second Street, Unit 8 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675 ALVIN B WHITE P.O. BOX 144

SOUTHWORTH, WA 98386 ALVIN B WHITE PO BOX 128

SOUTHWORTH, WA 98386-0128

MICHAEL SODERSTROM 36256 S CYPRESS DRIVE TUCSON, ARIZONA 85739

MICHAEL SODERSTROM 380 CAIN LAKE RD SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284 MICHAEL SODERSTROM 502 SECOND STREET B2 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 98295 MICHAEL SODERSTROM 540 SECOND ST SUMAS, WASHINGTON 98295 MICHAEL SODERSTROM 540 Second Street, Unit 5 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

MICHAEL SODERSTROM 540 Second Street, Unit 6 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

MICHAEL SODERSTROM 540 Second Street, Unit 7 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

MICHAEL SODERSTROM 540 Second Street, Unit 8 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

MICHAEL SODERSTROM PO BOX 128

SOUTHWORTH, WASHINGTON 98386-0128

MICHAEL SODERSTROM PO BOX 144 SOUTHWORTH, WASHINGTON 98386

THE BRADFORD REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2, LLC ALVIN B. WHITE, MGR 36256 S CYPRESS DRIVE TUCSON, AZ 85739 THE BRADFORD REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2, LLC ALVIN B. WHITE, MGR 502 SECOND STREET B2 SUMAS, WA 98295

THE BRADFORD REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2, LLC ALVIN B. WHITE, MGR 540 SECOND ST SUMAS, WASHINGTON 98295

THE BRADFORD REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2, LLC ALVIN B. WHITE, MGR P.O. BOX 144 SOUTHWORTH, WA 98386 THE BRADFORD REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2, LLC ALVIN B. WHITE, MGR PO BOX 128 SOUTHWORTH, WA 98386-0128 WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 2029 MAPLE STREET FERNDALE, WA 98248 WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 36256 S CYPRESS DRIVE TUCSON, ARIZONA 85739 WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 502 SECOND 1A SUMAS, WA 98295 WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 502 SECOND 3C SUMAS, WA 98295 WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 502 SECOND STREET B2 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 98295 WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 540 SECOND ST SUMAS, WASHINGTON 98295 WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 540 Second Street, Unit 5 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 540 Second Street, Unit 6 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675 WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 540 Second Street, Unit 7 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 540 Second Street, Unit 8 SUMAS, WASHINGTON 982959675

WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC 7712 SILVERLAKE ROAD MAPLE FALLS, WA 98622 WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC PO BOX 128 SOUTHWORTH, WASHINGTON 98386-0128

WHITE BUFFALO HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC PO BOX 144 SOUTHWORTH, WA 98386 by both first class and certified mail on 8/23/2018, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served 8/23/2018, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Para graph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

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

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

IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds what soever will be afforded an oppor tunity to be heard as to those ob

jections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

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

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

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME.

You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pur sue mediation.

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

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

DATED: 08/08/2022 North Star Trustee, LLC, as Trustee Lisa Hackney, Vice President of Trustee Operations Address for service: North Star Trustee, LLC 6100 219th ST SW, Suite 480 Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043 Trustee Phone No: (206) 866-5345 Trustee Fax No: (206) 374-2252 Beneficiary / Servicer Phone: (800)315-4757

STATE OF WASHINGTON ss.

COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH

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

Dated: 08/08/2022 Kellie Barnes NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at Lynnwood, WA My commission expires 6/10/2024 EPP 35124 Pub Dates 11/09 & 11/30/2022

Published November 9 & 30, 2022

Notice to Creditors

LEGAL

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

In Re the Estate of 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 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 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

The Estate of Alfredo S. Guillen No. 22-4-02485-32

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT ORS RCW11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appoint ed 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 applic able statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as pro vided in RCW 11.40.070 by serv ing on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the ad dress stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were com menced. The claim must be pre sented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal represent ative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first pub lication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW11.40.051and11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s pro bate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: Novem ber 30, 2022 Attorney for the Personal Repre sentative: Alicia Levy, The Levy Law Firm, PLLC Address for Mailing or Service: 421 W. Riverside Ave., #381, Spo kane, WA 99201

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Spokane Superior Court, 22-4-02485-32

Published November 30, Decem ber 7 & 14, 2022

LEGAL

The Estate of Julita Delos Santos Guillen No. 22-4-02487-32

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT ORS

RCW11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appoint ed 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 applic able statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as pro vided in RCW 11.40.070 by serv ing on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the ad dress stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were com menced. The claim must be pre sented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal represent ative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first pub lication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW11.40.051and11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s pro bate and nonprobate assets.

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

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 mail ing 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 30, 2022

Personal Representative: Whitney Bartlett 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. 22-4-01091-37 DATED this 22 day of November 2022.

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

Of Attorneys for Personal Repre sentative

Published November 30, Decem ber 7 & 14, 2022

LEGAL

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In Re the Estate of: THEODORE J. WATERHOUSE, Deceased.

CASE NO.: 22-4-01063-37

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 30, 2022

Personal Representative: Tracie Morris Attorney for Personal Representa tive: Heather C. Shepherd 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. 22-4-01063-37 DATED this 22 day of November 2022.

SHEPHERD AND ALLEN Douglas R. Shepherd, WSBA

#9514 Kyle S. Mitchell, WSBA #47344 Heather C. Shepherd, WSBA #51127 Of Attorneys for Personal Repre sentative

Published November 30, Decem ber 7 & 14, 2022

LEGAL

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Ellen Pugh, Deceased. Cause No. 22-4-01112-37 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 30, 2022

Personal Representative: Iris B. Kingston Attorney for Personal Representa tive: Aaron M. Rasmussen, WSBA #29496

Address for Mailing or Service: Barron Smith Daugert PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-733-0212

Published November 30, Decem ber 7 & 14, 2022

Public Notice

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 David C. Tingstad

Published November 16, 23 & 30 2022

Pete’s

Point S Zylstra Tire 501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493

Roger Jobs Automotive

Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen • www.rogerjobs.com

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

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

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

BANKS & CREDIT

UNIONS

Bank of the Pacific

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

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

BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS

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

CABINETS

Lynden Interiors

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

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

CARPET CLEANING

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

CEMETERIES

Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com

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

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

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

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

OPEN

TO THE PUBLIC 1225

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

Lynden Family Medicine • 360-354-1333 1610 Grover St., Suite D-1, Lynden Birch Bay Family Medicine • 360-371-5855 8097 Harborview Rd., Blaine www.familycarenetwork.com

Ferndale Family Medical Center • 360-384-1511 5580 Nordic Way, Ferndale

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

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

HOME LOANS

Leader One Financial Corporation

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

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL

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

Brown & Brown 501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488 Country Financial®, Len Corneto 102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197

Country Financial®

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

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

Guide Insurance Services 1780 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-2200 Jeff Lamphere Insurance 113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333 www.jefflamphere.com

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

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

LUMBER

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

MEDIATION

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

MEDICARE INSURANCE

PLANS

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

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

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

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

www.sunsetbeautysupply.com

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

RECYCLING, REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS

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

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

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

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

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

ROOFING

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

SEPTIC

INSTALLATION

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

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

SOLAR & REFRIGERATION

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

SPORTS & RECREATION

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

VETERINARY

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

VITAMINS

Potholes and Vehicle Damage

Potholes: A Recipe for Disaster

What do you get when you mix water, tra c and a cracked sec tion of asphalt? A pothole. What do you get when you mix a pot hole and a car? Trouble.

Pothole encounters can wreak havoc on car tires, wheels and suspensions. Most pothole-related repairs cost less than $250, but in some cases the bill can exceed $1,000; the average repair cost is $306. Even worse, hitting a pothole – or taking the wrong measures to avoid one – could cause a crash and personal injuries.

To help protect yourself, your car and your wallet from pothole damage, keep tires properly in ated, eliminate driving distrac tions, look ahead for road hazards, be wary of puddles that may hide potholes and keep a safe distance from other vehicles. Check your surroundings for collision threats before you stomp on the brakes or swerve suddenly to dodge a pothole. If you can’t avoid one, slow down, but release the brakes and straighten the steering wheel just before impact to help minimize any damage.

Solving the Pothole Problem

Potholes can wreak havoc on your car’s tires, wheels, shocks and struts, tie rods, ball joints, control arms … and the list goes on. ey can put a big hole in your wallet, as well. Pothole-related auto repair costs average $306, but some unfortunate drivers wind up paying more than $1,000 to x the damage.

Hitting a pothole – or taking the wrong measures to avoid one –can also lead to a crash resulting in injuries or worse. A blown tire or broken suspension part can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, as can a split-second decision to stomp on the brakes or suddenly swerve out of your lane to avoid a pothole.

e good news? Following a few simple recommendations can help protect you, your car and your wallet from pothole damage. Make a habit of checking your tires for proper in ation. When be hind the wheel, eliminate distractions and look ahead for roadway hazards. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and be wary of puddles that may conceal potholes. Check your surroundings for collision threats before attempting to dodge a pothole. If you cannot avoid one, slow down, but release the brakes and straight en the steering wheel just before impact to help minimize any damage.

Car manufacturers, Internet companies, technology suppliers and city/state governments are all exploring innovative solutions to the pothole problem, including pothole reporting systems that make it easier than ever for drivers to join in the e ort to wipe out these aggravating depressions.

Courtesy

LEGALS

Continued from B5

date of filing.

Any person having a claim against the Corporation is requested to present the claim in accordance with this notice. All claims against the Corporation must be submitted in writing to the Corporation at the mailing address stated below:

COLONY WHARF, INC.

109 COLUMBINE DR, HAILEY, ID 83333 360-220-0022

All claims must include (i) the name and address of the claim ant, (ii) the basis for the claim, and (iii) the date(s) of occurrence of the event(s) on which the claim is based. Claims against the Corpor ation may be barred in accordance with the provisions of RCW Chap ter 23B.14 if not timely asserted.

Published November 30, Decem ber 7 & 14, 2022

CALL FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that What com County Fire District No. 7 will receive bids for the installation of (1) “Emergency Vehicle Exhaust Removal System” and other an cillary equipment as identified in the request for proposal, until the hour of 2:00 pm on December 6th, 2022 as shown on the clock locat ed in the Fire District Offices.

All bids will then be opened, pub licly read aloud and recorded.

Bids must be clearly marked on the outer envelope “Bid for “ATTN: Emergency Vehicle Exhaust Re moval System”, and addressed to the Board of Commissioners, Whatcom County Fire District No. 7, PO Box 1599, or delivered to 2020 Washington Street, Ferndale, Washington 98248.

Any bid received after the appoint ed time or not addressed properly will not be opened and will be re turned to the sender. Each bidder is responsible for seeing that his bid meets this requirement. No facsimile or email bids will be ac cepted.

Bidders may obtain a set of speci fications by writing or calling to:

Chief Larry Hoffman, Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 at P.O. Box 1599, Ferndale, Washington 98248, (360) 384-0303. The Fire Chief or his designee will also be available during regular business

hours to answer any questions bid ders may have. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the bid opening.

Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or to waive any, informalities in the bidding process. The District will determine which bid is determined to be of best value for the District and is not bound to accept low bid.

Dated this 10th day of November 2022.

Published: Ferndale Record, Nov ember 23rd and 30th, 2022.

Posted: Station 41, 2020 Washing ton Street Ferndale, WA 98248 Published November 23 & 30, 2022

LEGAL CALL FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that What com County Fire District No. 7 will receive bids for the construction of (1) “Staff Vehicle SUV / PICKUP” and other ancillary equipment as identified in the request for propos al, until the hour of 2:00 pm on De cember 8th, 2022 as shown on the clock located in the Fire District Of fices. All bids will then be opened, publicly read aloud and recorded.

Bids must be clearly marked on the outer envelope “Bid for “RFP No. 2022-11-21-01 Staff Vehicle SUV/ PICKUP”, and addressed to the Board of Commissioners, Whatcom County Fire District No. 7, PO Box 1599, or delivered to 2020 Washington Street, Ferndale, Washington 98248. Any bid received after the appoint ed time or not addressed properly will not be opened and will be re turned to the sender. Each bidder is responsible for seeing that his bid meets this requirement. No telephone, telegraph or facsimile bids will be accepted.

Bidders may obtain a set of speci fications by writing or calling to: Chief Larry Hoffman, Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 at P.O. Box 1599, Ferndale, Washington 98248, (360) 384-0303. The Fire Chief or his designee will also be available during regular business hours to answer any questions bid ders may have. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the bid opening.

Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 reserves the right to accept or re ject any or all bids, or to waive any, informalities in the bidding pro cess. The District will determine which bid is determined to be of best value for the District and is not bound to accept low bid.

Dated this 21st day of November

2022. Posted: Station 41, 2020 Washing ton Street Ferndale, WA 98248

Published November 30 & Decem ber 7, 2022

Summons by Publication

LEGAL

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

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 attorneys for Plaintiff, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be ren dered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said Court. In this action, Plaintiff seeks to establish its ownership of certain real property via a claim of adverse possession, which prop erty 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 written 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 Washington. 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 98104 Phone: (206) 946-4910

Attorneys for Plaintiff Published November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & December 1, 2022