Ferndale Record December 20 2023

Indoor wheelchair gangball

Ferndale Food Bank receives helping hand

4-6 p.m. Mondays in Bellingham.

Accepts $10,000 T-Mobile Difference Maker award.

CALENDAR, A3

NEWS, A2

Ferndale holds off Mt. Baker Golden Eagles boys basketball wins 59-46.

SPORTS, B2

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Ferndale School Board revisits ground rules

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EDUCATION

Principal’s Advisory group gives Horizon students an influential voice

Hundreds of books and technology items are declared surplus; if wanted, claim now

By Cal Bratt For the Record

FERNDALE — School board members will take another look at the wording of their social contract with each other, and they will also do a self-evaluation of how they stack up to some goals and standards.

With two new members on board for only their second meeting, the Ferndale School Board took time on Dec. 12 to be sure about its mode of operation and ground rules.

The so-called social contract policy hasn’t been revised since 2019. It speaks of being true to their purpose, communicating effectively, each carrying their weight, supporting each other and handling disagreements ... in certain ways.

New member Nancy Button said she could do without some phrases, such as “encouraging one another’s hearts” and “listening with our hearts,” that reminded her of being in second grade, she said.

Most of the language about respect, understanding, notifying, valuing and taking initiative seemed to pass scrutiny, however. Superintendent Kristi Dominguez will bring back the contract in January with some of the changes suggested.

Likewise, a survey for self-evaluation provided by the Washington State School Directors Association hasn’t been used by Ferndale since 2016. So it will be sent to each board member individually to complete and then they will come together to discuss.

One of five standards is: “Set and communicate high expectations for student learning with clear goals and plans for meeting those expectations.” Others are to create conditions for success and to engage the local community.

In other action: • The board approved a change to the policy on distribution of materials, which gives Dominguez and her staff more uniformity for the whole district on what promotional materials are considered in alignment with the mission of schooling and learning.

• A slew of school district books and written matter is declared surplus for reasons mostly of being outdated or unused. The number of books tops 1,000, with titles from “Great Discoveries and Inventions” to “Steamboats on the Mississippi.”

The full list can be viewed via the www.ferndalesd.org Ferndale School District website. People can speak for and claim a title before these books are given away or otherwise disposed of, administrative staff said.

Likewise, there is a huge list of technology items that will be surplused by the district. They are often listed as broken and beyond useful life or unusable as is. This list also is on the district website.

Items include Dell 3340 laptops, an HP LaserJet printer and scores of Cisco WAPs, a number of iPads and iMacs.

• The district will ask the state superintendent’s office to increase Ferndale’s 2023-24 Transportation Vehicle Fund by $700,000 to $2.7 million in order to cover the purchase of additional school buses that were not anticipated in the original budget.

Horizon Middle School Principal Christine McDaniel launched the Principal’s Advisory group to give students another opportunity to share their perspective. (Photo courtesy Ferndale School District)

Safe, welcoming, accountable, respectful and modeling kindness

By Ferndale School District

FERNDALE — A group of 18 students filled the Horizon Middle School teacher’s lounge one Monday morning for their bimonthly Principal’s Advisory meeting.

They were a little groggy, but still invested in the discussion led by Principal Christine McDaniel about helping their peers feel more welcome in school.

“I feel like the work that you’re putting in is making a big difference,” McDaniel told the students. “That’s what we hope – by the middle of the year, we can say we’re not seeing so many kids that

feel like they don’t belong, like they don’t have anyone to sit with at lunch.”

McDaniel then noted that during a student survey last spring, Horizon students’ lowest scoring trait was selfefficacy. The students then brainstormed why that may be the case, and how they can help their peers believe in themselves.

“Sometimes, I feel like people may need to talk to themselves and take time to think about who they actually are,” said seventh grader Isaiah Hughes.

“Or talk to another kid,” added McDaniel.

McDaniel launched the Principal’s Advisory group in fall 2022, with the goal of giv-

ing students another opportunity to share their perspective. She got the idea from educational consultant Dr. Tammy Campbell.

“These kids are the voice of what’s going on in the school,” McDaniel said. “What is happening that we, as adults, might not be aware of?”

Eighth grader Emmy Varga, a member of the Principal’s Advisory, agreed.

“We help students know that their ideas are being heard and are being put out there,” she said. “We help students’ voice matter.”

Unlike student leadership, Principal’s Advisory isn’t a full class that meets multiple times a week, but

rather twice a month during their 30-minute advisory period at the start of the school day.

Unlike elected ASB positions, students volunteer to join Principal’s Advisory.

The group focuses on social issues, rather than planning events and spirit weeks.

Their input has directly lead to adult decisions at Horizon.

For example, last year, Principal’s Advisory told McDaniel that there was an issue with harmful language at the school, so the school’s administrative team began a year-long campaign informing students about the harm of derogatory words.

“Middle school

aged kids oftentimes don’t think about the impact of their words on others – their brains aren’t fully developed,” McDaniel said. “But we have to keep reminding them and reminding them, because we don’t want Horizon kids to walk away and say, ‘That was the worst time of my life.’”

Principals’ Advisory also created the SWARM motto for Horizon, which launched this school year.

The acronym stands for Safe, Welcoming, Accountable, Respectful and Modeling Kindness, and there are monthly assemblies honoring Horizon students that best display See Voice on A2

USDA Forest Service plans to develop NW Forest Plan amendment PNW — On Dec. 15, the USDA Forest Service published a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on the proposal to amend the 17 land management plans of the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) that provide direction for the management of those national forests and grasslands.

The process will be informed by robust engagement with stakeholders across all affected geographies to address urgent land management concerns including wildfire resilience, climate change adaptation, and greater tribal inclusion in the plan.

While the plan has guided important progress over the past three decades, changed ecological and social condi-

tions are challenging the effectiveness of this plan.

This action launches the public process of amending the Northwest Forest Plan with a 45-day public comment period. The Notice of Intent identifies changed conditions that are driving the need to amend the plan.

The process will focus on five key areas: wildfire resilience, climate change adaptation, tribal inclusion, sustainable communities, and conservation of old growth ecosystems and related biodiversity.

Amending or otherwise strengthening the effectiveness of the Northwest Forest Plan can incorporate the latest science and help forests adapt to social, econom-

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ic, cultural, and ecological changes. The Forest Service intends to preserve the elements of the plan that are working well.

The Northwest Forest Plan covers 24.5 million acres of federally managed lands in western Washington and Oregon, and northwestern California.

It was established in 1994 to address threats to threatened and endangered species while also contributing to social and economic sustainability in the region.

After nearly 30 years, the Northwest Forest Plan needs to be updated to accommodate changed ecological and social conditions.

Additional information about Northwest Forest Plan is at www.fs.usda.gov.

Early Christmas deadline: Noon Friday, Dec. 22 for editorial, advertising, obituaries.

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A2 • ferndalerecord.com • Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Ferndale Food Bank receives a helping hand

On Dec. 15, Ferndale Food Bank received a $10,000 donation from T-Mobile, as a part of the company’s Difference Maker award. The donation will allow the food bank to feed 500 households for one week and continue its mission to distribute food and support to all community members. On average, the food bank distributes 72,000 pounds of food to 4,500 people each month. T-Mobile employees select non-profit organizations as part of the company’s Difference Maker Award — a quarterly recognition program launched earlier this year to recognize top-ranked business performance areas across the company. Ferndale Food Bank and four other non-profit organizations across the Pacific Northwest will each be awarded $10,000 to further make a difference in their communities. Pictured front row from left: Sarah Ellis (T-Mobile Team), Kailani Takai (T-Mobile Team), Trent Gaiters (T-Mobile Team), Sheila Marshall (T-Mobile Team), Brentley Adams (T-Mobile Team), Sierra Crooks (Ferndale Food Bank Director), John Laigaie (T-Mobile Team), Dylan Smith (T-Mobile Team) and Kyle Lynch (T-Mobile Team). Pictured back row from left: Nick Lanz (T-Mobile Team), Monica Fleece (T-Mobile Team), Evelyn Turner (Ferndale Food Bank Board Secretary), Murray Taylor (Ferndale Food Bank Board Treasurer), Hiedi Pallares (T-Mobile Team) and Sara Lawton (T-Mobile Team). (Photo courtesy T-Mobile) 2996 MAIN STREET CUSTER, WA 98240

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Everson P.D. awarded BAE Caiman rescue vehicle

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a U.S. Government Surplus Grant, the Everson Police Department now has a large rescue vehicle.

According to Cody Barry, the department’s community policing liaison, the BAE Caiman is an mineresistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle with a base price of $733,000 — but cost the city no money.

Barry said the department’s primary reason for obtaining this vehicle is flood rescue.

“We’d rather be overprepared than underprepared,” Barry said.

Since the November 2021 flood, the City of Everson acquired a Humvee, a riverboat, and now the BAE Caiman. In support of these rescue vehicles, the City of Everson has sent two officers to swift water

rescue training and one to boat operator training, Barry said.

“The city’s goal is to have multiple different resources on standby in the event of another flood,” Barry explained. “We hope that we won’t ever need to utilize the flood rescue equipment, but we want to be prepared for the worst so we can best help our citizens. We would rather be overprepared than underprepared.”

In 2021, the U.S. Government Surplus Grant awarded the Humvee to the City of Everson. According to Barry, that Humvee was used to rescue more than 50 people during that flood event.

“The Humvee is a great resource, but its operation was limited on the depth of

the water,” Barry explained.

“We were unable to get to some of the deeper areas.

This vehicle will allow us to travel in deeper water. It’s peace of mind that we can immediately jump in and start rescuing our residents if needed.”

Although no special driver’s license is required to operate the BAE Caiman, Everson Police Department has implemented a training program that consists of both classroom training and vehicle operation.

“We’ll continue to look for resources to help us in the event of a flood,” Barry said. “This vehicle allows us to have another quick resource in our community in the event of hazardous weather and allows us to assist other agencies when called upon.”

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“They decided what was important for them to model as students, and they came up with the acronym as well,” McDaniel said.

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good for me to be able to help people, whenever they felt alone,” he said.

“People need to know that there are people out there who are there for you.”

Eighth grader Mason Butenschoen, also in Principal’s Advisory, felt similarly.

“I think we can make a big impact on those people who feel like they don’t belong,” he said. “We can help them realize they do matter as much as any other person.”

Sixth grader Colbie Locker said she participated in a similar group, Culture and Climate, at Custer Elementary School, so she was excited to join Principal’s Advisory.

“I really like helping out,” she said. “It’s just a way for me to get involved in my community.”

McDaniel said she’s proud of her Principal’s Advisory group.

“They take this very seriously, and they believe they can have a positive impact,” she said. “I know they’re going to carry this attitude to the high school with them.”

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Through Feb. 29 Enhanced Fitness in the Afternoon The Lynden Community/Senior Center has updated its enhanced fitness class. This session is a drop-in class. Cost is $2 for members, $4 for non-members.

You also can purchase a punch card. Class is from 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

You must get physician approval before you enroll in the class.

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

Through Dec. 24 Holiday Festival of the Arts Start this beautiful holiday season off with Allied Arts 44th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts.

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. It is the perfect way to kick off the holidays and great fun for everyone. From fragrant handcrafted soaps to homemade sweet treats, there will be something for everyone on Santa’s list.

Fill your weekends with live local music, artist demos, and workshops. Bring the kids in for free and enjoy fun, family art projects.

More information at alliedarts.org.

Dec. 21 Music Festival’s Traditional Christmas Celebration First Christian Reformed Church, 1010 W. Front St., Lynden, will bring the Christmas with the most beautiful Christmas songs and various special guests with the Lynden Music Festival’s traditional

Wednesdays Chess class Have you ever wanted to play chess?

Now is your chance, Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 6. At the Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Fridays Drawing with colored pencils with Joyce Norfolk Think you can’t draw? Want to hone your skills? Join local artist Joyce Norfolk at Lynden Community/ Senior Center, as she assists you to experience a new art medium. This group will meet at 10 a.m. Fridays, starting Sept. 8. Class has room for eight people. Registration is required.

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

Saturdays Storytime at

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Dec. 31 Stones Throw’s New Year’s Eve Party Stones Throw’s New Year’s Eve Party, 1009 Larrabee Ave., Fairhaven. Starts at 7 p.m. Two live bands will play tunes.

Watch the NYE ball drop at 9 p.m., and the Seattle countdown at midnight on our taproom projector. This event is free to attend and family-friendly. Email marketing@stonesthrowbrewco.com for more information.

Christmas celebration. Performance begins at 7 p.m.

Dec. 28 December Birthday Party If your birthday is in December, celebrate with the Lynden Community/Senior center on Thursday, Dec. 28. There will be a special lunch at noon, for $6 to begin the party and then cake to celebrate at 12:30 p.m. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. Call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information.

Dec. 29 Tribute to Frank Sinatra/Black and White New Year’s Party The Lynden Community/Senior will welcome Tim Kraft who will perform a tribute to Frank Sinatra at the center’s Black and White New Year’s Party, Dec. 29 which begins at 12:45 p.m. Enjoy a charcuterie and heavy snack lunch at noon for $6 before the music begins and we celebrate the new year. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-

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.

Meetings are for 13 consecutive Saturdays, starting Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. until noon in the corner classroom at North County Christ the King Church, 1816 18th St., Lynden.

Email sandra.smith@ncctk.com for more information.

Saturdays Grief Share Support Group Grief Share is a support group that meets weekly where you will find a warm, caring environment of people who walk with you on your journey through grief after losing a loved one to death. This group will help you find healing and hope for your future.

Wednesdays Overeaters Anonymous meetings in Lynden Do you worry about the way you eat?

Or are you a compulsive overeater?

Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. No weigh-ins, dues, or fees. Meetings of Overeaters

Mondays Indoor Wheelchair Gangball Indoor Wheelchair Gangball from 4-6 p.m. Mondays in the community building at Bloedel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham. Everyone is welcome. Able bodies can also play. Sport chairs and all equipment provided. Call Jeff at 360-303-2130 to RSVP or for more information.

Mondays Watercolor Painting with Lois Dahl Join watercolorist and painter Lois Dahl at 10 a.m. Mondays at Lynden Community/Senior Center. Dahl will teach beginner and more experienced skills depending on the student’s abilities.

Learn Still Life, Landscape, and Plein air techniques. Four classes cost $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover Street. Call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information and to register.

Mondays Everson Senior Center Gather Mondays at the Everson Senior Center, 111 W. Main St., from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. At 9:30 a.m., join us for coffee and conversation, cards, cribbage, pool and puzzles. At 11 a.m. is exercise time, then at noon is lunch, either inside dining or take home your hot meal (by donation ages 60-plus). Call 360-966-3144 for more information.

Anonymous are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at North County Christ The King (NCCTK) Church, 1816 18th St., Lynden on the northwest side of the Fairway Shopping Center buildings.

Look for the “OA” sign on the exterior door of the room where we meet. For more information, call Rose at 360255-9258.

First Thursday of each month Parkinson Support Group The Lynden Parkinson’s Support Group shares strategies to help you with the challenges of life with PD. 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. Learn and share your experiences of all things Parkinson’s with the group. The group looks forward to meeting you and your caregiver.

Questions, call 360-354-1137. Learn more about Parkinson’s at https:// www.parkinson.org.

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GUEST OPINION

God’s gift wrap is for free CHRISTmas time is here again, a time of joy and mirth, To celebrate and to proclaim our Savior Jesus’ birth.

Why did Jesus live with us? What was the heav’nly plan?

The bible tells the story of why God became a man: ‘Cause all of God’s creation had fallen into sin, And there was only one way now to bring us back to Him. The Father wants us with Him, in heaven up above, And that is why He sent His Son to show us His deep love.

Our God is just and holy, he can’t stand any sin, so Jesus paid the price for us so God could let us in.

Mary Lou Childs Angels sang the night He was born in a lowly shed, The son of man and son of God a manger for His bed.

He humbly sought the Father, in everything He did, and when they took Him ‘way to die He stood instead of hid.

Crucified to bridge the gap, our sin He had to face, The sacrificial Lamb of God for all the human race.

Oh, praise the name of Jesus. The gift He gave to me was much more than I’d ever find under a Christmas tree.

God wraps His love around us, like paper o’er a gift, No matter what the shape we’re in or how wide is the rift.

You don’t need to be perfect, He’ll take you as you are.

A big shot in a limousine, or living in your car.

Jesus, He bought the gift wrap so God could cover me, You just say ‘yes’ to His great love – God’s gift wrap is for free.

-- A Lynden resident, Mary Lou Childs is retired so she chooses various projects and causes to support to make a positive difference in her community.

GUEST OPINION

An experiment in rehabilitation Local news continually keeps us aware of drug use and crime in Bellingham, always referencing homelessness.

I don’t know about you, but I am hoping for more news suggesting solutions instead of building statistics that only builds frustration and hopelessness throughout Whatcom County.

With a new plan for a jail, perhaps we can start on a path leading to hope and progress.

A recent article I read describes what has been Gerald Hulbert called Bridges of Iowa set up in the Polk County jail facility, Des Moines, Iowa, to offer a path to freedom from addiction (Catholic Register, November 2023 issue).

Local Iowa entrepreneur Don Lamberti was able to obtain funds to set up a facility within the county jail to rehabilitate inmates as an alternative to overpopulating the jail and sending them to prison.

Bridges of Iowa starts each of its clients on a four-tosix week high-intensity treatment program (phase 1), then exposes them to working in a low intensity setting while living at the facility for six months (phase 2). Next, the clients begin an outpatient program in which they live at home with frequent follow up and Bridges work with altering the family culture which plays a big role in the rehabilitation process.

Though it has Catholic influence, Bridges of Iowa has evolved into a non-denomination emphasis.

Also, Bridges of Iowa has a yearly budget of $4 million; 75% comes from Medicaid, 20% from local county sources, 5% from grants and individual donations.

Statistics have revealed that in 2022, 79% of clients have completed the first phase, 61% have completed the second phase, and 74% have completed the third phase, with 59% having completed phase 3 as they lived away from the facility.

Polk County officials said they admire the program and note that it saves long term costs in incarceration and unproductive living.

Aisha Ewald, graduate/volunteer of Bridges, works as director of operations in a local electric company.

She said: “When I first got there, I was like, this is a joke.”

Now, she said the program works, “and it can start you on a path in living your life differently what you’ve ever known. It’s an opportunity to change.”

Could this work for the Whatcom County Jail for some of its inmates?

-- Gerald Hulbert is a Sumas resident and a regular contributor to our newspaper’s letters to the editor section.

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LETTERS

How would you feel if you could never go home again?

Editor, For many the holiday season is the time of year when family and friends gather to celebrate. Yet for far too many residents who live in care centers, loneliness and boredom are constant companions this season.

The members of the Assistance League of Bellingham asked ourselves what we could do to make this holiday more meaningful to the residents of care centers in Whatcom County? Coordinating with care center activities directors, we fill the wish lists of 121 residents. Clothing, art supplies, puzzles and special orders fill the Christmas Gift Bags which we will deliver to care centers this holiday.

A gift that is especially meaningful is donated by the Pieceables Quilt group in Lynden who offered 121 beautiful handmade lap quilts. Every resident who wished for the comfort of a quilt will receive one this Christmas. Thank you.

You may ask yourself how you would feel if you could never go home again, to leave everything that made your life meaningful? Consider a holiday card, a thoughtful gift or visit to a care center this season.

Helen Moran Bellingham Assistance League of Bellingham

May I serve you well Editor, Another year has come and gone, the seasons passed one by one. So little has happened and yet so much.

Nothing has changed, except everything. Maybe it was the best year and maybe it was the worst.

But, for most of us, it was probably somewhere in between. We laughed, we cried, we mourned, we celebrated.

Some lost everything.

Some barely noticed the year go by or the seasons change, one to another.

Maybe you lost a loved one. Maybe you welcomed new life. Perhaps it was one of those rare times in life, when your sky falls and you find out who your friends aren’t.

Ahh, but finding out who they are makes them all the sweeter.

Another year passing, and another year older, may call one to introspection. Did I do the best I could? Or did I slide by?

Was I the person my family or my community needed me to be? Was I grateful enough, helpful enough or willing enough? Did I squander my energy on self-pity, bitterness or fear?

Depending on how one answers these questions, how can I do better?

Maybe it’s a slight adjustment. Maybe it’s a major renovation.

Denying the inclination to proclaim a new year’s resolution, can I instead have the courage to do and be what I know is right? Do I have the fortitude to correct course, set my sights on things above and resist the temptation to quit or to wander?

Another year, come and gone. The snow will fall and the freeze will come to cleanse the land, while metaphorically cleansing the mind and the spirit.

Although none of us have a promise of another year, we have the promise of today. May I be and do, for this day, what I know is right. May I serve you well, my family and my community.

Happy New Year.

W.L. Bryant Lynden

Happy to be ‘on board’ Editor, I am so grateful for the overwhelming support I received from the voters of Ferndale. To be honest, I had no idea which way the election for Ferndale School Board was going to go until the numbers started coming in on election night. I can’t thank you all enough, Ferndale voters.

I owe a debt of gratitude to the many people who contributed to the success of my campaign by sign-waving, knocking on over 2,700 doors with me, and/or making monetary donations.

Whether your donation was time, money, displaying yard signs, inviting me to speaking engagements, or spreading my message with friends and neighbors, I appreciate your amazing help. I could not have done it without you.

I loved the conversations that I had with folks on their doorsteps. Please continue to reach out to me with your questions, concerns and ideas. I invite you to come speak at school board meetings or send emails to nancy. button@ferndalesd.org.

Your voice matters.

I ran on the following issues: parental rights, academic excellence, and responsible spending. Holding our school district accountable to educate our students well, and being transparent with the decisions that affect our children’s education is my mission. With two board meetings under my belt, Nov. 28 and Dec. 12, I am invigorated by the discussions we’ve had as a board, and the potential this board has for effecting positive change for our students and families here in Ferndale.

Again, my heartfelt thanks to you, Ferndale voters, for putting me on board.

Nancy Button Bellingham

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OBITUARIES Carol Mae ( Jones) Garberg Carol Mae (Jones) Garberg was born in Owatonna, Minnesota on April 25, 1936, to S. Wayne and Florence (Sunness) Jones. She died peacefully on Dec. 13, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. Carol lived a beautiful life centered around Christ, her family, her love for music, hospitality, and helping others.

Purple and red were her favorite colors, and she loved angels. She

is our angel now.

Carol, her beloved brother Jim, and parents, lived in South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa before moving to Mount Vernon, Washington, her junior year of high school.

There she met the love and joy of her life, Randy, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. They graduated from Mount Vernon H.S. and were married in the same church on Nov. 10, 1956.

Carol worked for the Lincoln Theatre, Dr. Perry Hatcher (dentist), Shell Oil (secretary), and

Eleanor Louise Zylstra Eleanor Louise Zylstra was greeted in Heaven by Jesus and husband Andy on Dec. 14, 2023, in time for her son-in-law, Stan’s, heavenly birthday. Eleanor was born Aug. 4, 1926, in Bellingham to Joe and Agnes (Slotemaker) Estie and passed away at the Christian Health Care Center due to dementia. She was 97 years old.

After graduating from Lynden High in 1944 and going to Calvin College, Mom and Dad were married June 7, 1946, and together they took over the farm in Custer

later in life as human resources manager for the family business, Shuksan Frozen Foods.

Carol and Randy moved to Lynden in 1960 where children Jon, Sara and Heidi completed the family, along with many cherished dogs over time. She adored her six grandchildren and made special memories with each, proudly referring to them at one time as her ‘6 under 6’ (years old). In retirement, they enjoyed living on Whidbey Island.

Carol was a Lutheran church organist for 32 years, enjoyed painting, boating, genealogy, volunteering, Norwegian traditions, and hosting friends and

from Dad’s parents. They fazed out raising chickens and strawberries to focus on milking cows until 1987.

Mom and Dad moved closer to Lynden where Mom was able to design and build her dream house after many years of going through multiple house plans. Mom also taught school at Sumas Christian, Ebenezer Christian and Lynden Christian. Over the years Eleanor helped with Calvinettes, (GEMS), making potato salad at church and the Granny’s Club for Ebenezer.

Mom was preceded in death by her parents, our Dad, Andrew Zylstra, son-in-law Stan Haagsma, sisters Jean Yonker Bosman and Deloris Wood, brothers and sisters-inlaw Warren Yonker, Jim Wood, Otto and Shirley Zylstra, Jelt and Dorthy Zylstra,

family.

Carol’s greatest love was for God and her family, and she demonstrated that by example and through her constant care, guidance, and support for each of us.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, brother Jim, and infant sister Elaine.

Carol is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Randy, and her children Jon (Laurie) Garberg, Sara (Randy) Meyer, and Heidi (Paul) Leto. Her grandchildren: Marilyn Garberg, Jordan Meyer, Gail Garberg, Perry Garberg, Jenna Meyer, and Anthony Leto.

A funeral service will be held

Mack and Ann Zylstra-Haagsma, Bill and Rosaleen Zylstra, Susie and Jess Biddle, Shorty Bosman, and Ada and Don Martin, She is survived by daughters Carol Zylstra, Laurie Zylstra-Haagsma and fiancé Gerrit VanZanten, Luanne Zylstra; and grandchildren Chessa, Shannon and Blake Haagsma; and her sister Joan Vander Molen in Illinois, and many nieces and nephews.

Mom’s memorial service will be at Lynden’s First Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. Robert Woodyard. Interment preceded at Monumenta Cemetery. Memorial donations can be given to Ebenezer Christian School, 9390 Guide Meridian, Lynden, Washington, 98264.

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

on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2015 E. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. Viewing will precede from 10:15-10:45 a.m. A church reception will be held immediately after, followed by graveside interment at Hawthorne Memorial Park, 1825 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2015 E. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, or Hope Lutheran Church, 900 East Grover St., Lynden, WA 98264.

Please visit her online obituary at the Bonney Watson website.

George C. Wilson George C Wilson was born on Feb. 21, 1935. He died on Dec. 12, 2023.

He met the love of his life, Norma Ogle, and they married in 1955.

Before Norma died in 2018, the couple traveled the country in their RV and lived in Arizona during the winter months. Visit Whatcom Cremation for the full obituary.

WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS over the state and spend-

ing time with their children Gov. Inslee and grandchildren. appoints new member to Overnight State Parks and Recreation fire destroys historic Commission Fairhaven OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed building Scott Merriman of Thurston County as the newest member of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Commission is made up of seven citizen members appointed by the governor. Commissioners are responsible for guiding the policies that steer the agency. Other duties include approving the agency’s strategic plan, setting Parks budget priorities and approving changes to Parks-related Washington Administrative Code.

Merriman is a graduate of Evergreen State College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1986. His professional career was spent in support of the people of Washington.

He recently retired after 35 years of public service in governmental relations, where he worked with the Washington State Legislature, tribes and local governments.

As a lifelong Washingtonian, Merriman said he has had the opportunity to enjoy many of Washington’s state parks.

Merriman’s term runs through Dec. 31, 2028. He takes the seat vacated by Commissioner Mark O. Brown.

Commissioner Brown sat on the Commission for two consecutive terms, with his tenure totaling over 12 years of service.

During his first term, Commissioner Brown made it a point to visit all 124 parks in the Parks system at that time.

Commissioner Brown has also supported Parks through many transformative periods. This includes a shift from relying primarily on state general tax funding to developing the revenue streams that now fund 80% of the agency.

Brown and his wife Julie live in Lacey and enjoy traveling, visiting parks all

BELLINGHAM — One person remains unaccounted for after an overnight fire ravaged the historic Fairhaven Terminal Building in Bellingham’s southside Fairhaven Village. No injuries or other missing persons have been reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Bellingham Fire Chief Bill Hewett said one employee from one of the affected businesses has been reported missing. Additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.

“This is a devastating tragedy right in the heart of Fairhaven,” Hewett said.

“Our number one priority now is getting the building stabilized so we can conduct a thorough search.

Until it is safe for our team to enter further into the structure, we cannot conduct a search for the missing individual or determine the cause of the fire.”

The fire was first reported just before midnight on Saturday, Dec. 16 and was contained by 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 17, Hewett said.

He said the first fire personnel to arrive attempted to enter the building to search for occupants and extinguish the fire but were quickly forced to withdraw as the building’s second floor was starting to sag and they feared it would collapse.

The fire caused extensive damage to the historic Harris Avenue structure, destroying the Harris Avenue Café, the former Tony’s Coffee now called Old Independent Coffeehouse, and numerous second floor office spaces.

While most neighboring businesses are open today after the overnight fire, the Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse, located in an imme-

diately adjacent building, is closed until further notice, according to a statement on the business’s social media site.

Parking along Harris Avenue and 11th Street has been fenced off and will be closed for an unknown amount of time to ensure public safety in the event portions of the building collapse, Hewett said.

Hewett said the Bellingham Fire Department responded to the fire just before midnight with the building fully engulfed upon arrival. Multiple crews from Bellingham Fire and neighboring districts fought the fire for most of the night.

Many community members have visited Fairhaven to view the scene and City officials thank everyone for respecting safety boundaries and allowing our public safety teams continue their work. Our special thanks to Bellingham Fire Department and Bellingham Police Department personnel for their extensive work overnight to protect public safety, defend neighboring buildings, and contain the fire.

The Fairhaven Terminal Building was the oldest surviving continuously occupied commercial building in Fairhaven, built in 1888.

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The national average price of diesel has fallen 9.2 cents in the past week and stands at $3.99 per gallon.

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PREP BASKETBALL

Lynden boys dominate Meridian, 86-35

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor

LYNDEN — Lynden boys’ basketball dominated Meridian 86-35 on Friday night, elevating their overall record to 5-1 this season.

In league play, Lynden remains tied with rival Lynden Christian for the top spot in the conference with both schools sharing a 4-0 league record.

Lynden’s 51-point margin over Meridian was the team's most lopsided defeat over any opponent since January 10 of last season. In that contest, head coach Brian Roper's team defeated Mount Baker 83-29.

The Friday matchup between Lynden and Meridian seemed almost decided before tip-off as the Lions surged to a 21-3 lead in the opening minutes. The team showcased prowess on both ends of the court, securing rebounds, scored from inside the paint, around the perimeter and everywhere in between.

“I was pleased with the fact our guys played to the standard we hold for them,” Roper said. “They executed

Junior forward Brant Heppner led the Lions with 25 points against Meridian.

Lynden boys basketball defeated the Trojans 86-35 on Friday, Dec. 15.

(Joe Kramer/ Lynden Tribune)

and it was great to see a lot of our guys off the bench hit shots. We don’t want to be dependent on one or two guys to score and that was real positive for us tonight.”

Brant Heppner's production once again proved pivotal for the Lions, scoring 25 points and collecting numerous rebounds throughout the night. The 6-foot-6 junior forward led the team in points for the night, while senior guard Anthony Canales followed up with 16 points.

“Brant’s solid and on a night where he didn’t shoot as well as some nights,” Roper said. “He’s a big strong kid, he can score inside and outside and I’m glad he’s on our team.”

On the opposing side, Meridian's performance was unexpected following strong showings in their first five matchups. The loss to Lynden brings the Trojans' overall record to 3-3, with a league record of 1-3.

The absence of three key starters, including junior guard Talon Jenkins, who dropped 30 points against Sehome earlier this year, may have contributed to Meridian's misfortunes.

Despite the setback on Friday,

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Trojans coach Shane Stacy holds optimism for the team’s future.

“We’re in a wonderful situation,” Stacy said. “People who haven’t been in this conference will look at that scoreboard and scoff at it. They don’t know anything about the people we have in this locker room. We have winners in this locker room, they’re going to keep competing and we’re going to be just fine.”

Meridian will have a week to prepare for redemption from this defeat as they’ll take on Mount Baker (2-4) on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Baker High School.

“Also I’d like to say we have a lot of respect for Coach Stacy and his staff,” Roper added. “I think he’s one of the best coaches around and while they didn’t have a great night, it’s always fun to prepare for them because they do so many good things.”

Lynden aims to maintain their momentum in upcoming games, seeking sole possession of first place.

The Lions have two conference matchups against Nooksack Valley on Tuesday and Sedro-Woolley on Friday, Dec. 22.

INTRODUCTION

Mount Baker falls just short Greetings, of comeback against Ferndale Lynden

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor

Sophomore wing Braxton Craven, above, scored a pivotal three-pointer with five minutes left in the fourth quarter which brought the Mountaineers to within five. Ferndale defeated Mount Baker on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Ferndale High School. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

By Joe Kramer Sports Editor

FERNDALE — Ferndale boys’ basketball beat Mount Baker by a final of 59-46 on Saturday night to improve to 2-4 overall and 2-2 in conference play. The Mountaineers, on the other hand, dropped to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in conference play.

Despite the defeat, Mount Baker nearly staged a remarkable comeback from a 23-point deficit, showcased by resilience and determination. The Golden Eagles came out of the gates firing, quickly building up a 32-9 lead into the second quarter. Head coach Luke Duchesne’s squad showcased prowess in rebounding, shot-blocking and accurate shooting.

“We knew they were athletic, they were long and they know how to score the ball,” Mount Baker Head Coach Tony Clark said.

“We knew we were going to have to play well defensively.”

Thanks to a well-rounded approach Ferndale entered the second half with a 37-16 lead as the game appeared out of reach. However, Clark’s squad refused to surrender and entered the second half with a different approach.

“We just upped our tempo,” Clark said. “We upped the pressure and we were able to execute a little bit more on offense. Once we had some defensive stops, we just gained some confiSee Baker on B2

Mount Baker junior guard Christopher Armbright battles Ferndale senior guard Bishop Ootsey for a rebound. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

LYNDEN — I’m excited and eager to embrace the role of the new sports editor at the Lynden Tribune.

I am thrilled to embark on this journey of bringing the Lynden/Ferndale communities dynamic and insightful sports coverage. From in-depth player profiles that reveal the stories behind the athletes to our commitment to local sports achievements, I’ll aim to provide a comprehensive view of the sports world.

Anticipate engaging analyses of upcoming games, exclusive behind-thescenes features, and a spotlight on the diverse range of sports and athletes that make our community thrive. Ensuring a diverse range of sports coverage is my priority, with a commitment to giving each sport its due attention.

I’ve always been passionate about sports, I’ve been following and playing them for most of my life. My journey with the Tribune began with my internship from September through November; Over the course of that time I had the opportunity to engage with the area’s sports community and I’m eager to build on that.

I’m a recent graduate of Western Washington where I majored in journalism with a minor in history, this is my first reporting job coming out of school.

To share a little bit about my background, I've played baseball and football, with some streetball experience too. Baseball, football and basketball are the sports I’m most familiar with, however, I’m eager to learn and write about new sports to expand our coverage. My time at Western involved extensive sports coverage for student publications.

I express gratitude to the Tribune staff for this opportunity, extending special thanks to Editor-in-Chief Bill Helm and former sports editor, Nathan Schumock.

Nate's mentorship during my internship and the past three weeks of transition has been invaluable, and I appreciate the professionalism and consideration he consistently demonstrates.

Bill Helm has been instrumental in molding me into a better journalist since the beginning of my internship. I look forward to teaming up with him to deliver the best possible coverage for Lynden and Ferndale.

Moving forward, I’m looking forward to engaging with the community and gaining your feedback on what you’d like to see in the sports coverage. If you have any ideas about sports story ideas or columns, feel free to reach out to me — I look forward to hearing from you.

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Lynden H.S. girls convincingly beat Meridian

Lynden girls basketball beat Meridian in convincing fashion on Friday by a final of 77-13.

Sophomore guard Payton Mills (No. 30) led the way for the Lions with 20 points. More photos at lyndentribune. com. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

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Week three of winter sports concludes Boys’ Basketball Monday, Dec. 11 Lynden Christian 72, Mount Vernon 62 Ferndale 63, Meridian 52 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Lynden 62, Squalicum 43 Mount Baker 56, Sehome 50 Wednesday, Dec. 13 Nooksack Valley 61, Oak Harbor 56 Meridian 58, TBD 45 Friday, Dec. 15 Lynden 86, Meridian 35 The absence of three key starters, including junior guard Talon Jenkins, proved pivotal for Meridian. Lynden put the game away early.

Lynden Christian 58, Bellingham 47 Glacier Peak 68, Ferndale 45 Nooksack Valley 45, Seattle Academy 41 An overtime thriller characterized by defense on both sides. Junior guard

Caden Heutink led the Pioneers with 11 points and added six assists to help Nooksack improve to 5-1.

Saturday, Dec. 16 Lynden Christian 69, Kentridge 41 Mountlake Terrace 69, Lynden 65 Ferndale 59, Mount Baker 46 After trailing by more than twenty, Mount Baker brought the deficit to within five in the fourth quarter before Ferndale secured the win.

Nooksack Valley 64, Lakewood 59 Girls’ Basketball Monday, Dec. 11 Lynden Christian 54, Mount Vernon 26 Ferndale 44, Meridian 32 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Lynden 65, Squalicum 38 Sehome 62, Mount Baker 24 Lake Stevens 77, Ferndale 42

Wednesday, Dec. 13 Nooksack Valley 76, Oak Harbor 23 Friday, Dec. 15 Lynden Christian 60, Bellingham 16 Lynden 77, Meridian 13 Saturday, Dec. 16 Tahoma 44, Lynden Christian 34 Ferndale 53, Mount Baker 34 Nooksack Valley 74, Lakewood 16 Boys’ Wrestling Tuesday, Dec. 12 Mount Baker 60, Nooksack Valley 12, Meridian 18

dence and we were able to get some shots to drop.”

The biggest shot of the night for Mount Baker was a three-pointer by sophomore wing Braxton Craven with five minutes to go in the fourth quarter.

The shot brought the Mountaineers to within five points at 47-42, capping off a 26-10 run.

“The team as a whole played really well,” Clark said. “We were shorthanded but the whole team played hard, Carter Hill and Kell Reardon played great. Luke Smith played the whole game and was great defensively. Peyton Abitia did really well… So yeah, there’s definitely some bright spots.”

While the near come-

back showed positive signs for the Mountaineers, Clark acknowledged there’s still room to grow for his team.

Ultimately, Ferndale went on a 12-4 run after the big three.

“I think what this tells us is we need to be ready to play from the start and that’s the bottom line,” Clark said. “We need to be ready to get off to a hot first quarter, instead of being sluggish. Also, the energy we brought in the second half is the energy we need to bring every game and then it just helps us focus.”

Mount Baker lost their next matchup against Oak Harbor on Monday, Dec. 18. Ferndale will look to continue their winning ways against Sedro-Woolley on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at Ferndale High School.

Wednesday, Dec. 13 Burlington-Edison 1654, Ferndale 1619 Meridian 1500, Jackson 1475

Swim and Dive Tuesday, Dec. 12 Bellingham 104, Lynden 51

Saturday, Dec. 16 Squalicum 10, Meridian 5

Thursday, Dec. 14 Squalicum 100, Ferndale 63

Winter sports schedule Wednesday, Dec. 20 Boys’ basketball Ferndale @ North Creek 6 p.m.

Blaine @ Lynden Christian 7:15 p.m.

Mount Baker @ Granite Falls 7:15 p.m.

Girls’ basketball Mount Baker @ Granite Falls 5:40 p.m.

Lynden Christian @ Blaine 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 21 Girls’ basketball Stanwood @ Ferndale 7:15 p.m.

Mount Baker senior wing Braeden Scott fights for a loose ball during the Ferndale/ Baker matchup on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

Girls’ basketball Blaine @ Nooksack Valley 7:15 p.m.

Meridian @ Mount Baker 5 p.m.

Sedro-Woolley @ Lynden 7:15 p.m.

Bellingham @ Ferndale 7:15 p.m.

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Lynden High School’s Brant Heppner was a key contributor in the team’s 86-35 win over Meridian on Friday, Dec. 15. He scored 25 points with six rebounds, as the Lions maintained first place in the Northwest Conference.

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CITY OF SUMAS NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF LYNDEN LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 1 OF THE LYNDEN MUNICIPAL CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lynden City Council will be holding a public hearing and will be accepting public input on Ordinance #23-1680, regarding an amendment to LMC Chapter 1 Civil Penalties Code.

The revised code carefully defines general penalties, civil infractions, misdemeanors, and gross misdemeanors. The amended code also establishes a uniform process for citing and correcting violations, a critical tool for staff seeking to provide fair and consistent enforcement of the city’s code provisions.

A public hearing with the Lynden City Council has been tentatively scheduled for January 2, 2024.

Any persons wishing to comment on the proposed amendments may do so by submitting their written comments to John Williams, City Administrator, 300 4th Street, Lynden 98264, by January 2, 2024, or by attending the public hearing to be held at 7:00 that same evening, at the Lynden City Hall Annex located at 205 4th Street, Lynden.

Published December 20, 2023

Nooksack LEGAL CITY OF NOOKSACK NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING The City of Nooksack hereby gives notice that a conditional use permit application has been received from Mr. Vinh Dinh on behalf of T-Mobile and ATC to allow expansion of a cellular communj0t9ication facility, including a 25-foot extension of an existing monopole cell tower, colocation of related facilities on the tower, and expansion of other ground-based structures and facilities. The subject property is located at 506 Nooksack Avenue, Nooksack, WA and is within the Light Industrial zoning district. The site is situated in the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 29, T40N, R04E of W.M., Whatcom County and is identified under County Assessor parcel number 400429 245210 0002.

The public comment period for this application is from December 20, 2023 through January 4, 2024.

Written comments may be submitted during that comment period to Nooksack City Hall at the address shown below.

The Nooksack City Council will hold a public hearing regarding this proposal at Nooksack City Hall on Monday, February 5, 2024 beginning at 7 p.m. Any person may submit written or oral comments at the hearing. The complete application is available for review at Nooksack City Hall during normal business hours.

Nooksack City Hall 103 W. Madison Street Nooksack, WA 98276 Published December 20, 2023

Sumas LEGAL SUMAS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Sumas City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.

The regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, December 25, 2023, at 7:00 pm is hereby cancelled.

Published December 13 & 20, 2023

LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 1810 An Ordinance of the City of Sumas, Washington, Adopting a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Amendment and Site-Specific Rezone of a Property Owned by the Whatcom County Fire District No. 14 ORDINANCE NO. 1811 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sumas, Washington Confirming Appointment and Setting Compensation for Municipal Court Judge and Judges Pro Tem ORDINANCE NO. 1812 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sumas, Washington, Amending the 2023 Budget Adopted by Ordinance 1795.

Published December 20, 2023

The City of Sumas hereby gives notice of a pending application for a zoning variance. The applicant is Brandon Passe, who is constructing a single-family house using a design that is primarily made from metal storage containers. The application is seeking a variance from both the 12 in. eave overhang requirement and the 1,100 sq. ft. minimum floor space requirement outlined in Section 20.24.110 of the Sumas Municipal Code. The subject property is located at 640 Garfield St within the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 35, Township 41 North, Range 04 East of W.M. within Sumas WA. The subject site is identified under the following County Assessor’s tax parcel number: 410434 403195.

The public comment period for this application is from December 20, 2023, until 4:00 p.m. on January 4, 2024. Written comments may be submitted during that period to Sumas City Hall at the address shown below.

The Sumas City Council will hold a public hearing regarding this application at Sumas City Hall on January 8, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Interested parties are invited to provide testimony at the public hearing. The complete application is available for review at Sumas City Hall during normal business hours.

Sumas City Hall 433 Cherry Street PO Box 9 Sumas, WA 98295 Published December 20, 2023

Ferndale LEGAL CITY OF FERNDALE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – HEARINGS EXAMINER SUBMISSION DUE DATE: JANUARY 19, 2024 The City of Ferndale (“City”) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in its normal course of business and is requesting proposals from individual, licensed attorneys and/or law firms for the purpose of selecting a Hearings Examiner experienced in the areas of land use law, real property law, city planning and development, and code enforcement.

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REC.2140800328, WHATCOM COUNTY. APN: 178550 | 4004291271740000 More commonly known as 401 AMAREEN COURT, NOOKSACK, WA 98276 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 4, 2016, executed by JUSTIN CICOGNI, A MARRIED MAN, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JUSTIN CICOGNI as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for BANK OF THE PACIFIC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded November 10, 2016 as Instrument No. 20161101310 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC and recorded July 11, 2023 as Instrument Number 2023-0700625 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Whatcom County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/ are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From December 1, 2021 To September 11, 2023 Number of Payments 7 $1,878.24 12 $1,935.87 3 $2,038.98 Total $42,495.06 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION December 1, 2021 September 11, 2023 $297.42 $297.42 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: November 4, 2016 Note Amount $284,747.00 Interest Paid To: November 1, 2021 Next Due Date: December 1, 2021 Current Beneficiary: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Contact Phone No: 800306-9027 Address: 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $254,147.15, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 19, 2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 8, 2024, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before January 8, 2024 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 January 8, 2024 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JUSTIN CICOGNI 401 AMAREEN COURT, NOOKSACK, WA 98276 by both first class and certified mail on August 3, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place August 4, 2023 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants.

The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants.

After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For ten-

ant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: September 11, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 95694, Pub Dates: 12/20/2023, 1/10/2024, FERNDALE RECORD Published December 20, 2023 & January 10, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN GRANTOR(S): Mountain to Marine Electric LLC CURRENT BENEFICIARY OF THE DEED OF TRUST: SaviBank CURRENT TRUSTEE OF THE DEED OF TRUST: Bryan L. Page CURRENT MORTGAGE SERVICER OF THE DEED OF TRUST: SaviBank REFERENCE NUMBER OF RELATED DOCUMENT: 2021-0601342 ASSESSOR’S TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S): 400522 428146 0000 ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3, Plat of Red Mountain Estates, PH 1 TO: Mountain to Marine Electric LLC 1040 Ten Mile Road Everson, WA 98247 Mountain to Marine Electric LLC 5978A Guide Meridian Bellingham, WA 98226 Mountain to Marine Electric LLC c/o Registered Agent Gregory E. Thulin 310 Howe PL Suite 101 Bellingham, WA 98226 Brandon L. Miller, Guarantor Toni L. Miller, Guarantor 1040 Ten Mile Rd Everson, WA 98247 Occupant 8213 Colfax Court Maple Falls, WA 98266 Tenant 8213 Colfax Court Maple Falls, WA 98266 IRS IRS Advisory Consolidated Receipts 7940 Kentucky Drive, Stop 2850F Florence, KY 41042 IRS Centralized Lien Operation P.O. Box 145595, Stop 8420G Cincinnati, OH 45250-5595 IRS IRS Advisory Group 915 2nd Avenue, MS W245 Seattle, WA 98174 Attention: Collection Advisory Group Manager Washington State Department of Revenue Treasury Management PO Box 47464 Olympia, WA 98504-7464 Washington State Department of Revenue Attn: Bankruptcy Unit 2101 4th Avenue, Suite 1400 Seattle, WA 98121 Red Mountain Phase One Homeowners Association 4137 Neptune Lane Ferndale, WA 98248-9534 Red Mountain Phase One Homeowners Association c/o Richard Banel, Registered Agent 8525 Juniper Place Maple Falls, WA 98266 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 19th day of January, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, in the City of

Bellingham, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Whatcom, State of Washington, to-wit: Lot 3, Plat of Red Mountain Estates, Phase 1, according to the plat thereof, recorded on November 8, 2018, under Auditor’s File No. 2018-1100721, Records of Whatcom County, Washington.

SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 4, 2021, and recorded on June 8, 2021, under Whatcom County, Washington, Auditor’s File No. 2021-0601342 from Mountain to Marine Electric LLC, as Grantor, to Whatcom Land Title Company, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of SaviBank, as Beneficiary.

2. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

3. The default, for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: Monetary Default: Failure to make principal payment due July 4, 2023, in the sum of $176,420.95, together with default penalties pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Note secured by the Deed of Trust.

4. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal balance of $176,420.95, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from the June 4, 2023, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

5. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 19th day of January, 2024. The defaults referred to in paragraph 3 must be cured by the 8th day of January, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the 8th day of January, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), the default as set forth in paragraph 3 is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 8th day of January, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

6. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Grantor or the Grantors’ successor in interest at the following address: Mountain to Marine Electric LLC 1040 Ten Mile Road Everson, WA 98247 Mountain to Marine Electric LLC 5978A Guide Meridian Bellingham, WA 98226 Mountain to Marine Electric LLC 310 Howe PL Suite 101 c/o Registered Agent Gregory E. Thulin Bellingham, WA 98226 by both first class and certified mail on the 27th day of July, 2023, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Grantor or the Grantor’s Registered Agent was personally served on the 31st day of July, 2023, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service.

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

8. 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.

9. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

10. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS. The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

11. NOTICE TO GUARANTOR. The Guarantor may be liable for a

deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust. In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and cost.

The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as given to the Grantor in order to avoid the Trustee’s Sale. The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the Property after the Trustee’s Sale.

Any action to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt (subject to such longer periods as are provided in RCW 61.24).

DATED this 26th day of September, 2023.

TRUSTEE: BRYAN L. PAGE Attorney at Law P.O. Box 5226 Bellingham, Washington 98227 (360) 647-1500 Published December 20, 2023 and January 10, 2024

Probate Notice to Creditors LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In Re the Estate of: ROBERT DANIEL LANE, Deceased.

CASE NO.: 23-4-01143-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: December 20, 2023 Personal Representative: Carol Taylor Attorney for Personal Representative: Kyle S. Mitchell Address for Mailing or Service: Shepherd and Allen 2011 Young Street, Suite 202 Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 733-3773 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court Cause No. 23-4-01143-37 DATED this 14 day of December 2023.

SHEPHERD AND ALLEN Douglas R. Shepherd, WSBA #9514 Kyle S. Mitchell, WSBA #47344 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative Published December 20, 27, 2023 & January 3, 2024

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estates of ROSALEE LEWIS, Deceased.

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were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION 12/13/23

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Valerie J. Martin Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 306 N. Commercial St., Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225 Published December 13, 20 & 27, 2023

LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of Zachery Brian Battle, Deceased.

Cause No. 23-4-01164-37 Judge: Evan P. Jones PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or

the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court.

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

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Date of First Publication: December 20, 2023 Personal Representative: Bailey Shewchuk Attorney for Personal Representative: Jessica Aurelia Carr, WSBA # 43439 Address for Mailing or Service: North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-6717700

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ANTIQUES

CONVENIENCE STORE

Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell

Delta Country Market

APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES

DENTAL

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

DeWaard & Bode

Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Hinton Chevrolet

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

Imhof Automotive

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

Jim’s Automotive Experts, Inc.

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

1731 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale www.lesschwab.com

1306 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-1680

Premier Dental Center

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

DRYER VENT CLEANING

Christensen Home Services

P.O. Box 29286, Bellingham www.christensenhomeservices.com Call or Text 360-594-1468

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

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

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

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

Pete’s Auto Repair LLC 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

Portal Way Farm and Garden Smits Compost

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

FINE JEWELRY

Service Pro of Nooksack

Originals by Chad

Vavra Auto Body

FLORISTS

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

CABINETS

Lynden Interiors

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

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

CARPET CLEANING

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

CEMETERIES

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

CLEANING SUPPLIES

Bay City Supply

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

COFFEE

Cruisin Coffee

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

Lynden Computer Services

360-319-5923 • lyndencomputer.com

CONCRETE

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

CONSTRUCTION

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

774 Meadowlark Rd., Lynden • 360-354-4936 www.greenearthtechnology.com 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 6172 Portal Wy., Ferndale • 360-384-5956

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

Louis Auto Glass

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED BUSINESS!

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

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

Environmental Pest Control Inc.

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

PRINT & PUBLISHING

Lynden Print Company

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

Lynden Tribune

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

REAL ESTATE

HomeSmart One Realty Kyle Christensen 414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham www.kylechristensenrealty.com Call or Text 360-594-1468

HomeSmart One Realty- Rick Meyer

Managing Broker, GRI, CRS, SRES 414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham Call or text: 360-410-1213

Real Estate Support Services, LLC

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE

Leader One Financial Corporation

Bellingham RV Storage

Movement Mortgage

RECYCLING, REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS

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

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

Hendor Rodriguez, Loan Officer 700 Front St. Suite B, Lynden 360-820-1787 • hendorthelendor.com Hendor.rodriguez@movement.com NMLS #404085

Green Earth Technology

M&M Floral

Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc

Westside Building Supply

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

Brown & Brown

521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210

Lynden Florea

306 Front St., Suite B, Lynden 360-306-8819 • lyndenflorea.com 5453 Guide Meridian, Bellingham 360-398-1315 • www.mandmfloral.com

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

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL

8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868 www.amywarenski.com

501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488

Country Financial®, Len Corneto

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

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Brim Rentals

350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411 www.brimtractor.com 8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Bordertown Mexican Food Truck

102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197 312 3rd St, Lynden • 360-305-1290

Country Financial® Coconut Kenny’s Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative 1740 Labounty Dr. Ste #1, Ferndale • 360-656-5974 1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975 8122 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-392-8435

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

1804 18th St., Lynden • 360-354-8656

1780 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-2200

Joostens Roofing

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

Mt. Baker Roofing, Inc.

Guide Insurance Services Jeff Lamphere Insurance

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

Guided Solutions (formerly Vibrant USA)

ROOFING

Bellingham • 360-815-7663

360-733-0191 • www.mtbakerroofing.com

SENIOR CARE

Echo Valley Adult Day Care and Respite 8472 Silver Lake Road, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Echovalleyrespite.com • 360-319-8958

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

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

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

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

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

Lynden Nutrition Center

Jeff Lamphere Insurance VanDalen Insurance

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

VITAMINS

527 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4884

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

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

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

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

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

Publisher’s Notice

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

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

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Enjoy the holidays responsibly. Please...

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Well Drilling & Pump Service, Inc.

Axton Northwest Market

1861 E. Pole Rd. Everson 360-354-3912 www.BodesPrecast.com

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