Ferndale Record November 1 2023

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Katie Manly represents Ferndale at state meet

Two-hour activity in community building at Bloedel Donovan Park. — Calendar, A3

Cross Country to compete on Nov. 4 in Pasco. — Sports, B1

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Día de los Muertos a chance to celebrate the lives of loved ones

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‘Thoughtful, articulate, passionate’ Former Ferndale Chamber director Megan Juenemann to take over as communications arm for City of Ferndale

By Bill Helm Editor

Members of Las Chicas Reinas at the 2023 Jam on the River event in Ferndale. The dance group will host a Day of the Dead fundraiser event at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center on Friday, Nov. 3. (Taras McCurdie/Ferndale Record)

FERNDALE — In a few short years, Megan Juenemann has gone from stay-at-home mom to Communications and Community Relations officer with the City of Ferndale.

Recently, Ferndale’s leadership chose Juenemann from a pool of 24 candidates, of which six they interviewed. Ferndale Mayor Greg Hansen said that Juenemann “emerged as the top candidate for a number of reasons.”

“But mostly, it was Megan’s personality that made her our choice,” Hansen said. “She has an enthusiasm, a desire to learn, a desire to contribute to her community, and eye for detail that made her the ideal candidate.”

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By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter

WHATCOM — People think of death and the concept of an afterlife differently. Dying may be feared by some. To others, if they feel they have lived a fulfilling life, death means there will be no more pain and suffering and rather a chance to reunite with family, pets and friends who passed on earlier.

The tradition of recognizing death is seen at a funeral service.

These are somber times where a

endary singer.

“In Mexico, death rites date from pre-Hispanic rituals represented in murals, painted pottery, monuments and artifacts, which shows how the Day of the Dead has its origins in the rituals practiced by the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Its precedents date to more than 3,000 years ago when the Olmecs and subsequent Toltecs, Mixtecs, Zapotecs, Maya and Aztecs honored death,” according to The Mexican Museum’s website. “Those who passed are alive in our memo-

body is placed six feet under ground and a service is held for that person. In Mexico, people still grieve the loss of a loved one, but the approach to coping with death is by holding a celebration to remember their life on Earth. This is called Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

A good example of this cultural practice can be seen in the Disney Pixar movie, Coco, where a child named Miguel battles his family’s ban on music in the household and goes on a journey to find that his great-great-grandfather was a leg-

Megan Juenemann will leave her post as the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce’s executive director to serve as Communications and Community Relations officer with the City of Ferndale. Juenemann is pictured in October at a Ferndale Chamber meeting.

(Bill Helm/Ferndale Record)

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Scandinavian culture comes to Whatcom County History, food, music and dancing inside Ferndale Community Center

By Taras McCurdie Staff Reporter

On Nov. 4, folks Scandinavian or otherwise will partake in the 23rd annual Nordic Festival. Previously known as the Scandinavian Fair, this is the first year the event will be inside the Ferndale Events Center. (Photo courtesy Karin Dewell)

WHATCOM — Denmark, Norway and Sweden are geographically a part of what we call Scandinavia. Though not geographically Scandinavian, Iceland, Finland and The Faroe Islands are culturally connected, meaning they share history, traditions, literature and design.

More than 9% of Ferndale residents and almost 7% of Lynden and Nooksack residents are of Norwegian ancestry. Slightly more than 3.5% of Sumas and Everson residents are also of Norwegian descent, according to Statistical Atlas. Not even 1% of Lynden or Ferndale folks are of Danish descent but approximately 4% of Everson, Lynden and Ferndale residents are of Swedish ancestry.

On Nov. 4, folks Scandinavian or otherwise will partake in the 23rd annual Nordic Festival. Previously known as the Scandinavian Fair, this is the first year the event will be inside the Ferndale Events Center. Years before it was held at Fox Hall Events Center in Bellingham.

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Karin Dewell is the chairman of Nellie Gerdrum Lodge No. 41, part of the Daughters of Norway group that will host the festival. She said the event has been wellattended by local and out-ofstate folks for years that they have simply outgrown the Fox Hall venue. With more than 1,200 people attending previous years, Dewell expects an even larger turnout this year.

Members of the lodge, Dewell said, just completed a full month, two days a week of making lefse, a thin potato-dough flatbread.

One day was spent peeling the potatoes and the next was rolling them out and griddling them. Dewell said the group has already made more than 1,000 packets ready to go for the event.

For ingredients and a recipe, visit cooking.nytimes. com/recipes/1016973-lefse.

There will also be a bunad parade, which Dewell said is a display of elaborate dresses representing counties where people reside in from various parts of the Scandinavian nations. These dresses Dewell said are expensive with some costing thousands of dollars. She said women have made their own dresses, or they have been passed down in their family for generations.

Coming from as far away as Oregon, there will be several musical groups performing at the festival. Locally, Dewell said the Bellingham Damekor, a choir group, will sing. Joanne See Culture on A5

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Three Ferndale School District educators receive WCLS Golden Apple Educator Awards FERNDALE — Three Ferndale School District educators and leaders who successfully advocate for reading and public libraries to further student success will be honored with Whatcom County Library System’s Golden Apple Educator Award at a 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 ceremony at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale.

The celebration is part of the library system’s noon-5 p.m. Open Book Festival.

The honorees are Tim Keigley, special projects coordinator for the school district; Sharon Lawler, para educator, library at Eagleridge Elementary School; and Amy Nylen, language arts teacher at Vista Middle School.

WCLS began the Golden Apple Educator Award in 2007 to celebrates successful partnerships between school and library staff that engage students with library resources to further their education and personal growth.

“We are incredibly grateful to all the local educators who partner with county libraries to serve the young people in our community,” says WCLS Executive Director Christine Perkins. “It is our honor to recognize Tim, Sharon and Amy this year and to thank them for their outstanding work.”

Whatcom election ballots mailed WHATCOM — Ballots for the Nov. 7 general election were mailed on Oct. 18. Any registered voter who has not yet received their ballot should contact the Election Division for a replacement.

Whatcom County residents who have not registered or updated their address online or by mail can still register to vote or update their registration but must do so in person. Voters should expect long lines election day, Nov. 7.

Anyone with a Washington State issued ID can complete their voter registration and address updates online at VoteWA.gov. Anyone without a WA State issued ID can visit https://www. sos.wa.gov/elections and print a regis-

tration form to be mailed in.

Ballots can be returned in an official ballot drop box up until 8 p.m. Nov. 7. All 22 official ballot drop box locations are printed on the insert that is enclosed with the ballot, in the Local Voters’ Pamphlet, and posted online at https://www.whatcomcounty.us.

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Nov. 7 to be counted.

Anyone returning a ballot by mail on election day should check the mail box for its specific last collection time to ensure a timely postmark. The US Postal Service recommends putting your ballot in the mail by Oct. 31.

For registration questions or ballot replacement requests, please call the Election Division of the Auditor’s Office at 360-778-5102 or email elections@ co.whatcom.wa.us.

Whatcom announces superior court leadership succession WHATCOM — Whatcom County Superior Court Judges have announced the appointment of Stephanie Kraft to serve as Superior and Juvenile Court administrator.

County Executive Satpal Sidhu has appointed Raylene King as Superior Court clerk after being provided a list of three candidates by Superior Court judges. King’s appointment was confirmed by the County Council on Oct. 24. Kraft is a longtime Superior Court employee. King has served as Blaine Municipal Court Administrator since 2005.

Kraft and King will replace Superior Court Administration Director Dave Reynolds who will retire after 32 years of service to the Superior Court. Reynolds began his career in Whatcom County in 1991 and was appointed Juvenile Court Administrator in 2004.

In January 2012, through local agreement, Reynolds was appointed to hold the additional offices of Superior Court administrator and Superior Court clerk.

“Dave Reynolds has gone above and beyond in his service to Whatcom County, including navigating the court through the COVID-19 crisis, and we hope he enjoys a well-deserved retirement,” said Lee Grochmal, presiding judge of Whatcom County Superior Court.

Reynolds will continue to hold office

until Nov. 27, and Kraft and King will officially take their respective offices Nov. 28.

Rep. Larsen to host veterans forums in November During November, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host in-person veterans forums and one veterans telephone town hall as opportunities for veterans to receive updates on legislation benefiting them and their families and to get answers to questions about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), health care, job training and housing.

These events are open to the press and the public. RSVP to Joseph Tutino at Joseph.Tutino@mail.house.gov. Details are subject to change.

In-person veterans forum is scheduled from 1;30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 at American Legion Post 7, 1688 West Bakerview Road, Bellingham. The veterans telephone town hall is from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. The public may dial in at 5 p.m. PST at 855-962-0954.

Sign up to participate in telephone town hall at https://larsen.house.gov/ live.

WCC, White House talk careers in government BELLINGHAM — On Monday, Oct. 23,

Whatcom Community College (WCC) welcomed White House officials from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of National Cyber Director (ONCD) to engage with its students, faculty, and community leaders on the future of careers in the federal government.

This event was hosted by the Whatcom Community Foundation. Representatives from both OPM and ONCD heard firsthand from students and young professionals and also met with WCC’s Cybersecurity students to learn more about WCC’s Cybersecurity Program.

WCC is host institution to the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded National Cybersecurity Training & Education (NCyTE) Center and the National Security Agency (NSA) funded CAE Candidate National Center (CCNC) and maintains its strong lead-

ership position in shaping the future of the cybersecurity workforce education.

Earlier this year, WCC College President, Dr. Kathi Hiyane-Brown participated on the Atlantic Council’s panel discussion about the launch of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy at the Atlantic Council headquarters in Washington D.C. The panel was moderated by Safa Shahwan Edwards, deputy director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, Atlantic Council, and featured White House officials, including a keynote address from Kemba Walden, acting National Cyber director, and opening remarks from Rob Shriver, deputy director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Bellingham Central Lions Club receives $25,000 grant WHATCOM — Peoples Bank has awarded the Bellingham Central Lions Club a $25,000 Peoples Bank Impact Grant to be used by the organization’s Haskell Lions Eye Clinic for the purchase of an optical coherence tomography (OCT) machine.

In operation for 12 years, the all-volunteer clinic provides free eye examinations and glasses for qualified lowincome and homeless people in the community.

Optical coherence tomography is a non-invasive imaging test that helps with the diagnosis of a number of eye conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, macular holes, central retinal edema (fluid retention), vitreous fiber traction on the retina and other eye conditions. Founded in Bellingham in 1923, the mission of the Bellingham Central Lions Club is to volunteer time and provide financial assistance to the disabled, underprivileged, elderly, and youth in local communities and internationally where appropriate, particularly related to sight and hearing in accordance with the mission of Lions Clubs International.

Like Lions the world over, its causes include the eradication of preventable blindness and deafness. In addition to providing free vision and hearing services, the Club operates the Wheelchair Warehouse which loans out a variety of medical equipment to people in the greater Whatcom County region.

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Community Calendar

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.

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 Anonymous are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Green Room at North County Christ The King (NCCTK) Church, 1816 18th St., Lynden on the northwest side of the Fairway Shopping Center buildings. Follow the OA signs and arrows through the building to the Green Room. For more information call Rose at 360-255-9258.

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.

Nov. 1-Feb. 29 Enhanced Fitness in the Afternoon Lynden Community/Senior Center will offer an enhanced fitness class from Nov. 1-Feb. 29. Cost is $100 for members, $150 for non-members.

Payments can be made monthly.

Class is from 2:45-3:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You must get a physician approval, before you enroll in the class. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. Nov. 1 Requiem by Maurice Duruflé Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., Dongho Lee directs John Schwandt alongside singers from the St. Paul’s Choir and the Bellingham choral community in Maurice Duruflé’s magisterial Requiem. Come hear musicians bring this gem of the choral repertoire to life.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is at 2117 Walnut St., Bellingham. Email music@stpaulsbellingham.org for more information.

Nov. 1 Birchwood Garden Club’s November meeting Birchwood Garden Club’s November meeting is at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect

We gladly accept submissions for the calendar section of our newspaper. Priority will be given to educational, cultural or recreational events open to the general public sponsored by non-profit, civic, charitable, fraternal or educational organizations.

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St., Bellingham. Topic is Slugs. Diana Wisen’s presentation, Midnight Marauders, Managing Those Pesky Slugs and Snails will help you slug it out with slugs in your garden. Wisen is coordinator of the Fuchsia Garden at the Discovery Garden in Mt. Vernon.

Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit counties.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Visit www. birchwoodgardenclub.org for more information.

Nov. 3 Day of the Dead Celebration Day of the Dead Celebration, from 4:30-11 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St., Ferndale. Come Celebrate day of the Dead and help raise money for Chicas Reinas Dance Group. Tickets are $35 per adult, $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets sold at Colima Design in Ferndale or at the event.

There will be traditional food, drinks, face painting, live music, piñatas, and everyone is encouraged to participate in costume contest and bring a picture of their loved ones for the alter.

Nov. 4 Nordic Fest/Scandinavian fair From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, the Nordic Fest is the 2023 iteration of the Scandinavian Fair which has taken place annually for many years. Homemade Scandinavian bakery items are available for purchase.

Many vendors will sell their Nordic crafts. There will be a café and entertainment all day. Bakery, café, 30 vendors, and all-day entertainment.

At Ferndale Events Center 5715 Barrett Road. Contact archismith001@ comcast.net for more information.

Nov. 4 Contemporary Celtic folk concert Gallowglass is a contemporary Celtic folk band from Bellingham. The band was formed on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day, 2014, by Jan Peters, Zach Bauman and David Lofgren. Joined

by Mishon Kirkland in 2018, the group has found inspiration in the reinterpretation of traditional folk music with a focus on vocal harmonies, unique instrumentation, and compelling arrangements. Gallowglass will perform at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Visit jansenartcenter.org for more information.

Nov. 5 Open Book: A Festival for Readers Whatcom County Library System presents Open Book: A Festival for Readers, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road. The free event presented in partnership with Village Books and Paper Dreams and the Whatcom County Library Foundation celebrates readers, writers and bookish enthusiasm with author presentations, book talks, and weird and wonderful hands-on book-related experiences at more than 20 booths and stages. Find details and sign up for exclusive sneak peeks at wcls.org/openbook.

Nov. 6-8 DigiMarCon At Home 2023 At DigiMarCon At Home 2023 you

will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success. Conventional thought will be challenged, new ways of thinking will emerge, and you will leave with your head, notebooks and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/ team/account to even greater success. Be a part of DigiMarCon At Home and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Nov. 6-8. More information at events@digimarconathome.com.

at 12:30 p.m. Lynden Community/ Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Nov. 7 Diabetes prevention and reversal November is Diabetes Prevention Month and in commemoration The United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington St., will host an information meeting for anyone who wants or needs to know more about diabetes or prediabetes. This meeting is from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. Speakers are Kate Foster, RN, of the Mt. Baker Foundation; and Amy Blom, MPH, registered dietitian with Sea Mar Community Health Centers. Although an in-person meeting, it will also be on zoom. For zoom information, contact mburwell@riousa.com.

Nov. 11 Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Bellingham Covenant Church will hold its holiday bazaar. More than 50 local vendors will offer a variety of hand-crafted wares. Plus, a delicious bake sale fundraiser for Bellingham World Relief. This long-standing event is an to enjoy a day of shopping, treats and getting in the Holiday spirit. Bellingham Covenant Church is at 1530 E. Bakerview Road. For more information, email gladysbonnerclancy@ comcast.net.

Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 Painting with Anne At the Lynden Community/Senior Center, Anne Levinson assists students to create a painting with acrylic paints, which will be completed in two hours. Classes will be on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for members , $30 for non-members. Registration is required before the class begins.

Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org Nov. 7 Timeline Tunes Lynden Music Teachers Association presents its Timeline Tunes: Highlighting Baroque and Classical student recital at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Grace Baptist Fellowship, 338 N. Park St., Lynden. This is the first recital in the 2023-2024 LMTA Timeline Tunes recital series, which features beginner to advanced string and piano students. Free and open to the public. Call Tammy at 360-325-5570 or visit lyndenmusicteachers.org for more information.

Nov. 9 Front Street Jazz concert Front Street Jazz will play from 7:309:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Front Street Jazz is a group of community members who share the desire to play and perform simply for the enjoyment of making music. This group plays a wide variety of tunes from jazz to rock. Audiences will hear the classics of jazz to the new age originals. Front Street Jazz is about having fun. For more information, email marketing@ jansenartcenter.org.

Nov. 9 Lynden Lions Club 25th annual Veterans program Join the Lynden Lions Club and the community in showing appreciation and recognition for all who served and protected this nation’s freedoms.

Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church’s social hall, at 516 14th St., Lynden. All vets please register by calling 206-999-9668 or 360-815-5657. Please state your military branch and years served, along with your contact information. For more information, call Galen Laird at 360-319-6845. This is a free event.

Nov. 10 Honoring veterans Commander Lonny Rose, VFW Auxiliary No. 9301, will honor all veterans after Pat Hagen shares patriotic songs on the piano during and after lunchtime on Nov. 10 at the Lynden Community/Senior Center, starting

Nov. 11 Veterans Day celebration At 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at VFW Post 9301, 7011 Hannegan Road, Lynden, hear Jeff and Jenn perform the music of Elvis Presley and Celine Dion at a special Veterans Day celebration. For tickets, call Elizabeth at 360-2205676 or visit jeffreyelvis.com.

Nov. 14 Federal Benefits Health Fair The National Active & Retired Federal Employees’ Association will host a Federal Employee Health Benefits health fair from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Hillcrest Church, 1400 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham. Representatives will distribute and discuss their 2024 plans and will be available to answer questions and explain how changes in the coming year will affect benefits for current federal employees, NARFE members, retirees, and their spouses or survivors. Call or email for information: 360-202-8999 or merrybemerry@gmail.com.

Nov. 15 Friendsgiving Join the Sumas Historical Society and Museum, 114 Second St., for a Friendsgiving open house from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Share memories of Sumas over free pie and coffee.

Nov. 16-19 67 Cinderellas Lynden High School drama students will present 67 Cinderellas at Judson Auditorium, located on the campus of the Lynden School District at 516 Main St. 67 Cinderellas is not the traditional story of the fairy tale.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 16-18 and at 3 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students K-12 and seniors 65 and older. Tickets can only be purchased at the door. Main doors open one hour before the show, theater doors open 30 minutes before the show.

Nov. 17 Thanksgiving lunch Come celebrate Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 17 at the Lynden Community/Senior Center. Reservations are required. Lunch will start at noon and is $6. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter. org Nov. 17-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.

Loved Ones: Day of the Dead celebration Friday, Nov. 3 Continued from A1

ries. … Death is an integral part of life, and the living and the dead meet in this day to emphasize the importance of death in the cycle of life. Día de los Muertos acknowledges the symbiotic relationship between life and death.”

The celebration takes place Nov. 1-2 where “spirits of the dead are believed to return home and spend time with their relatives on these two days.”

“To welcome them, the family build altars in their honor. These altars have a series of different components that vary from one culture to another that mostly include yellow

marigolds, candles, photos of the deceased ones, papel picado or cut tissuepaper designs, as well as food and beverages offerings for the dead,” the museum’s website states. “It is common to see skulls or calaveras as decorations.

These can be made of papier-mâché, clay, wood, metal, cut-out tissue paper, and often, they are made of sugar decorated with colored icing, flowers, or metallic colored foils.”

On Friday, Nov. 3, members of Whatcom County will celebrate the lives of loved ones at the Day of the Dead fundraiser event in Ferndale.

Las Chicas Reinas, a Mexi-

can folkloric dance group started in 2007 by Manuel Reta and his wife, Bertha, will host the celebration for the first time this year.

Yessenia Southwood is a secretary for the dance group, and she said there are currently eight members, including both boys and girls. Monetary funds from the event, she said, will help cover a variety of costs ranging from outfits and event participation fees to renting space at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center where the group practices to creating a scholarship to help families afford signing their kids up to join the group.

In addition to performances from the dance

group, there will also be food, drinks, face painting, a mariachi band, a traditional altar, a costume contest and other games.

The community center is at 2007 Cherry St. For more information on the event or joining the dance group, contact Yessenia Southwood at laschicasreinasdancegroup@gmail. com.

For a history about the Day of the Dead celebration, visit dayofthedead. holiday and www.mexicanmuseum.org/dia-delos-muertos.

“Losing people who are really close to me is kind of foreign, but it does give me a different point of view of the afterlife. Instead of

[death] being scary and unknown, in my mind it helps me understand that age is not so scary,” said Southwood, whose grandparents died when she was young. “When I leave this earth, hopefully my loved ones remember me

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Ingested fluoride or Topical fluoride to discuss facts The Fluoride added to that one should our water system is not ponder and quesa simple negative ion of tion on. fluorine F-, its actual form What conis hydrofluorosilicic acid. cerns me is that A Bellingham denthe dosage rate tist, Jonathan Henry has for an infant, teen expounded on its composiand elderly is the tion as two atoms hydrosame regardgen, six atoms fluoride and less of age and one atom silicon. I comother vulnermend him for having one abilities. Dosage factual detail on his piece. is completely Despite arguments on dependent on its composition, one can water intake. concluded that fluorine, Those who drink fluoride and hydrofluorosiBetty VanDyken water more often licic acid are not the same. will have more Hence, it is misleading hydrofluorosilicic acid ingested than to refer to our water additive as just those who drink less. fluoride. Before we discuss the benThis practice is a medical, legal efits and risks of adding hydrofluoroand ethical liability. It is a systemic silicic acid to the water, I would like

way of drug administration. I believe one should have the freedom to make their own medical decisions.

If ingested fluoride were beneficial, it would have been administered exactly that way at the dentist’s office instead of topical application.

Please question and think about what is in your water.

The state of Washington does not require water fluoridation. Lynden is the only city in Whatcom County that carries out this practice.

To add, there is only one city in Skagit County as well.

As a matter of fact, most of eastern Washington does not fluoridate their water artificially since they have naturally occurring fluoride in their water sources, as do we from the Nooksack River.

-- Betty VanDyken

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Don’t sugarcoat learning-loss crisis average math and It’s been about a month ELA test scores since our kids returned the were lower in classroom, and students, 2022 than averparents, and teachers are age scores before clearly still dealing with the pandemic. the ramifications of panMath scores demic policies that closed plummeted even in-person classrooms and more. The most caused significant learning shocking decline loss among Washington occurred in midstudents. dle-school grades For lawmakers, the and among learning-loss issue goes befemale students, yond a critical challenge. It students of color, represents a moral imperaand low-income tive that cannot and should students. not be ignored.

Matt Boehnke This level of Two recently released learning loss is studies painted drastically projected to equal a $32,000 decrease different pictures of the situation.

Last month, the Office of Superin- in future earnings per student – an even more significant blow to those tendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) who can least afford another obstacle released data from the 2023 state to success. assessment.

The WSIPP report points to a The agency’s spin on learning-loss system still in flux, where harm from recovery is rosy. It claims students learning loss is still being felt prohave recovered in math in “nearly all foundly and in a way that disproporgrades,” with the case being similar tionately affects some students. for elementary students in English As a lawmaker, it is my job to language arts. listen, then look for common-sense The report does contain a sigsolutions. I am especially focused nificant caveat, warning that “enon education, as it is vital to the gagement, attendance, grades, and economic well-being of our state classroom-based assignments and and also designated by Washington’s tests provide more detailed, timely, constitution as state government’s and useful information about inparamount duty. dividual students’ progress to their Continued attempts by Superinfamilies and educators.” tendent of Public Instruction Chris A more helpful analysis comes Reykdal to minimize the damage from a report titled “Student done to our children during the panAchievement and the Pandemic: Analysis of Test Scores, Earnings, and demic are alarming and tone-deaf.

Parents have every right to expect our Recovery Interventions,” published state’s policymakers and education in September by the Washington leaders to take this issue seriously State Institute for Public Policy – an and help students recover.

Olympia-based public-research So what can we do? The WSIPP group created by the Legislature, study recommends immediate steps with a bipartisan board. to address this learning loss, primarWSIPP analyzed how student ily by increasing the availability of math and English language arts tutoring, summer-school programs, achievement changed during the and “double-dose” classes, in which COVID-19 pandemic and found

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students struggling to reach academic standards attend two class periods in a subject matter, instead of one.

This approach is in line with that of Senate Republicans. Throughout the 2023 legislative session, Republicans pushed to devote state and federal funds to address learning loss through intense, focused tutoring and rigorous extended-learning programs.

We advocated for creating Student Academic Achievement Grants to target learning loss, with funds for tutoring and comprehensive learning programs. We also suggested extending the school year by five days to provide additional in-class instructional time.

Unfortunately, the Democrat majority failed to act on Senate Bill 5248, sponsored by Senate Republican leader John Braun, which would have implemented these ideas. It also turned down his measure (SB 5511) to put more funding toward increasing education equity and learning recovery among all Washington students, regardless of race or ZIP code.

When we return to Olympia in January, I will introduce legislation to increase tutoring opportunities, instruction time, workforce development, and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as reduce barriers for low-income and minority communities.

It’s a mistake to sugarcoat the situation like OSPI is. Or refuse to act, like the Democrat majority has.

Without a comprehensive approach to addressing this learning-loss crisis, our children will be failed a second time. They deserve better.

-- Sen. Matt Boehnke represents the 8th Legislative District and is lead professor of the cybersecurity division at Columbia Basin College. For more information, visit www.SenatorMattBoehnke.com.

Editor, It was hard to avoid hearing the parade of names of those representatives who tried to become speaker of the U.S. House.

Regardless of who you blame for not sacrificing their own interests in the name of compromise, there remains a mathematical truth: there are too few representatives for whom compromise in the name of functioning government is politically profitable.

When elections are practically always two candidates competing for the position of singularly representing upwards of 700,000 people, it’s just easier to be the better candidate by calling the other side evil than to be the candidate with more concrete policy solutions.

One way to get out of this cycle is to elect representatives using ranked-choice voting in multi-winner races. Elections are already done this way in Ireland and Australia. Ranked-choice voting incentivizes constructive campaigning by allowing candidates to compete for voters’ second and third choice preferences, after the voter chooses their preferred candidate. It also substantially reduces the monetary cost of elections by removing the need for primary elections to narrow down the ballot to two candidates.

Finally, multi-winner districts are impossible to gerrymander into uncompetitive, hyper-partisan districts, meaning fewer districts that can be won through die-hard party loyalty and demonization of the other side.

The Fair Representation Act (2017, 2019 and 2021) would have implemented this system for the U.S. House of Representatives - if it had gotten out of committee before each congressional term expired.

Our own district’s representative, Rick Larsen, never got the chance to vote for it. Hopefully, if the FRA is reintroduced in a future congress, representatives will take note that it isn’t just good for voters and democracy, but it also may discourage other lawmakers from wasting their time on polarized drama for publicity’s sake.

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OBITUARIES Anjean Vander Veen Anjean Vander Veen was born in Lynden on Aug. 14, 1928. She was the fifth child of six. She went to Ebenezer Christian Grade School in Lynden for eight years, then graduated from Lynden High School in 1946. After graduating, she worked for the telephone company in Lynden for four years, then in 1950 she married the tall, dark and handsome Dutch man whom she was married to for over 73 years. They were blessed with five children.

Anjean (Mom) was known for her great gift of hospitality.

She was a very detailed person, hosting numerous functions in their home. She was an excellent cook. Grandkids and great-grandkids always knew that they could find her homemade cookies in the freezer at every visit. She was a great seamstress, immaculate housekeeper, an excellent gardener, saying that “every weed is a sin” and was always busy ... never sitting down except at the end of the day. Any time a function needed help with a dinner or in the kitchen, Mom would be there helping.

Mom had a great sense of humor also. Her friends would always accept her invitations for parties, playing cards or com-

Ruth Eileen Lyles Born in Portsmouth, OH on Sept. 23, 1923 to Frank and Edna (Schwamberger) Gemperline, Ruth Eileen Lyles passed away at her Lynden home on Oct. 26, 2023 at the age of 100.

In Portsmouth, Ruth graduated from Holy Redeemer High School. After marrying Harold Lyles and having two children, Lynn Ann and Raymond Francis, they moved to Chicago, IL. In Chicago, she worked as a bookkeeper for a major hospital for over 25 years. With the children grown and gone,

Kelly Lynn Cannard Kelly Lynn Cannard, age 63, of Corvallis MT, passed away on Oct. 20, 2023. She was at home surrounded by family and friends. Kelly was born July 22, 1960. A wife, mother and grandmother who was taken too early and will be forever loved. We pray that all who have preceded her will welcome

Anjean loved to travel and loved the 20 years of boating that she and Dad enjoyed. She also enjoyed being on the church bowling league for over 15 years. Mom was a great role model, taking care of their daughter, Judi, with Down Syndrome. We knew the extra amount of work, patience and blessings that came with our sister and we know Mom will have an extra jewel in her crown for all of her loving work.

She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Henry Vander Veen, of Mount Vernon; son Jerry Vander Veen, Mount Vernon; daughters: Jeannie (Charlie) Boon, Mount Vernon; Joan (Will) Vander Meulen, Mount Vernon; Jill (Oren) De Vries, Wendell, ID; 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren

ing over on New Year’s Eve day for Olie Bollen. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. She was a true social butterfly up to this very last year.

Church attendance was a great priority for her and the family.

She was a member of 1st Christian Reformed Church in Mount Vernon since 1951. She was involved in ladies Bible studies, in charge of the church newsletter for 19 years and generously volunteered on many church committees, using her various talents. Mom was an excellent proofreader, a detailed bookkeeper and the secretary for the Drainage District for over 20 years. She volunteered at SV Hospital for 10 years and was a helper for the Puget Sound Blood Draw since 1998.

she and Harold moved to Chesterton, IN where Ruth worked at the reference desk for Westchester Public Library, earning commendations for improving their systems and procedures. She was also on the board and was the treasurer of the Duneland Historical Society.

In 1992, they moved to Lynden to be near their son, Raymond. Ruth immediately volunteered at the Lynden Community Center and at a local nursing home.

She joined the board of directors of the community center and was treasurer for several years. In 2008, the Volunteer Center of Whatcom County nominated her for the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

She has a signed letter from President George W. Bush commending her on her service.

her into heaven.

Kelly was well known in the horse community. She was always willing to help those in need. Her house was always open to neighbors and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family camping, hunting or just having a good game night.

Kelly is survived by her husband of 44 years, James Cannard; son, Nathan Cannard; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; Grandsons, Blake, Kolby and Garrett; two brothers, Karl (Lyz) and Bruce

Despite working full time and raising two children, Ruth had time for other interests. She did lovely decorative needlepoint. Her best work was a series of images of winter, spring, summer, and fall that have adorned the walls in her Lynden home for over 30 years.

Ruth was also an avid bell collector, which at one point included almost 800 bells. She joined the American Bell Association and was president of the local chapter in Indiana for several years. There was an extensive interview about her collection that was published in the Chesterton Post-Tribune in July 1988.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Harold Lyles in 1996 and her

Continued from A1

Donnellan is an orchestra teacher from Ferndale, and she’ll perform at the event. Dewell said she’s a member of the lodge and plays the Hardanger fiddle, which is an old-fashioned Scandinavian instrument similar to a violin.

Scandinavian dances and lessons will also be available for eventgoers to participate in. Dewell said the Norsk Kafe will return this year since it was stopped previous years due to COVID-19. There will be a meatball lunch and dozens of vendors as well.

Regarding Nellie Gerdrum Lodge No. 41, it began in 1999 and is specific to Bellingham. Dewell joined in 2010 after attending one of the Scandinavian fairs and inquiring about becoming a member.

Only paying $50 a year, she said the group holds meetings once a month and those days are spent teaching members something about Scandinavian tradition, cooking, art, history and music.

Dewell said members

know they have Scandinavian blood but don’t know of the culture unless their family kept it going.

For more information on Daughters of Norway and its various lodges across the U.S., visit www. daughtersofnorway.org.

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daughter Lynn Ann Bell in 2006.

Ruth is survived by her son Raymond Lyles, and her grandson James McAllister.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 205 12th St., Lynden, followed by a graveside committal at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lynden Community Center.

Please share your memories of Ruth at the Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Services website.

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(Carol); as well as nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by both her parents, Frances and Larry; two of her sons, Bryan Scott and James Matthew; and Brother Kenneth.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Stevensville, MT on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. MST. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to gofundme.com/Kelly-cannardloving-wife-and-mother. Condolences may be left for the family at http:// www.dalyleachchapel.com.

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Previously deceased: parents Henry and Johanna Bierlink; sisters Catherine, Nella, Bertha, Freda and brother Fred; plus many other brother & sisters-in-law.

Her special daughter, Judi, passed away in May 2023.

Memorials can be made to Mount Vernon Christian School.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Hawthorne Memorial Park, Mount Vernon, with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church, Mount Vernon.

Please visit www.hawthornefh. com to share your thoughts and memories, as well as sign the online guest book.

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Getting in a practice round before Tuesday night Before roaming the streets of Ferndale on Halloween, Oct. 31, Ferndale residents got into the Halloween spirit when they arrived at Centennial Riverwalk Park for the Halloween Downtown Trick or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Local businesses passed out candy from 3-5 p.m. Down the road at Pioneer Park, Whatcom Frightmare hosted the last weekend of its haunted house with light scares, tarot card reading, carnival games and fire dancing. (Taras McCurdie/Ferndale Record)

Juenemann: City communications Continued from A1

On Oct. 16 the Ferndale City Council approved

Juenemann’s contract with the city. Until recently, Riley Sweeney served the City of Ferndale in the role

Juenemann will fill. Sweeney, now in a similar role in the private sector, said Juenemann will do a “fantastic job representing the City of Ferndale.”

“She is a thoughtful, articulate and passionate advocate for our community and is plug-and-play, ready to go on day one,” Sweeney said.

Juenemann leaves the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce where she serve as executive director since August 2022. RB McKeon, outgoing president of the Ferndale Chamber Board, said in a prepared statement to the chamber that Juenemann “is leaving for a once-in-a-career opportunity.”

“This is a natural progression for Megan and a testament to how successful she has been in such a short time with us,” McKeon stated. “The City of Ferndale is lucky to have her.”

In her cover letter dated Aug. 22 to the City of Ferndale, Juenemann wrote that her “excitement for the communications and community relations officer position comes from my ability effectively and efficiently coordinate many tasks and projects, all while building thoughtful, authentic relationships.”

“As a communication major, I have the knowledge and experience to have relationship building conversations with people from many different backgrounds and situations,” Juenemann wrote. “I am also a born and raised Whatcom County resident and Ferndale homeowner raising four children in this city, therefore my passion to connect and grow our community is deeply rooted and invested inside me.”

Although the bulk of her life has been in Bellingham, Juenemann and her family bought a home in Ferndale six years ago.

“I’ve never felt so connected to a community as I do here,” Juenemann said of Ferndale. “I’m so excited for this opportunity. What happens here directly impacts my family. I care about the people who live here. I built relationships at the chamber, now to do it again on a bigger level.

In her new job with the City of Ferndale, Juenemann said she wants to make communication with the city engaging.

“How can we get the community to engage?”

Juenemann asked rhetorically. “I want to be an advocate for our community. It matters to me.”

Juenemann will begin her career with the City of Ferndale on Nov 1.

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

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PREP SPORTS

North Whatcom County sending 30 runners to state Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

WHATCOM COUNTY — The Northern Whatcom County cross country squads competed in 1A, 2A and 3A districts this past Saturday, Oct. 28.

All 1A athletes competed in Deming for their district meet, while 2A and 3A were held in Lakewood.

In total, the six Tribune area schools (Lynden, Lynden Christian, Mount Baker, Nooksack Valley, Meridian and Ferndale) are sending 30 runners to the state tournament in Pasco, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Meridian led the pack by sending seven boys and seven girls to the state crosscountry meet.

At districts, Meridian grabbed firstplace finishes in the boys and girls divisions. Meridian senior Braxton Ashmore recorded a time of 16:03.64 for his firstplace finish.

Sophomore Logan Ignacio placed first

File photo of Lynden’s Samuel Clarke (left) and Mount Baker’s Palmer Detta (middle) running side-by-side.

Detta will be one of three Mount Baker boys attending the state cross country meet. (Nathan

for the girls with a time of 19:35.72.

In both the girls and the boys bracket, Meridian logged six of the 10 best times.

LC was the next best performing 1A team at districts. They are sending seven boys and one girl to the state tournament.

LC sophomore Nickolas Luce was the second-place finisher in 1A districts with a time of 16:17.87. He was followed by junior Larson Riche who placed fifth with a time of 17:05.76.

The lone LC girl to qualify for state was junior Ella Vos. She marked a time of 22:16.44 and placed seventh at districts which was good enough to qualify.

Mount Baker is sending three boys and two girls to the state races. Junior Wyatt Freeman had the strongest boys' time for the Mountaineers. He recorded a time of 17:38.20, which put him at 10th in the district meet.

Mount Baker freshman Violet Fox marked a time of 21:19.77 and placed third

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PREP FOOTBALL

Anacortes bests Lynden, takes 2A NWC crown

Lynden’s Charlie Ayres lowering his shoulder into an Anacortes defender. On a two-yard run, Ayres scored the only touchdown for the Lions on Oct. 27.

(Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

First time Seahawks have beaten Lions since 2003 Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

LYNDEN — Anacortes took down Lynden 15-8 and captured the 2A Northwest Conference league championship on Friday, Oct. 27.

This is the first time the Seahawks have beaten Lynden since 2003. Although both teams had already secured state tournament berths, this game proves that Anacortes belongs in the conversation as one of the best teams in the state.

Anacortes will now likely get one of the top three seeds in the state tournament. Despite the

loss, Lynden should get either a five or six-seed, which will give them good positioning to make a deep run.

Lynden head coach Blake VanDalen said he will take this loss on his shoulders.

"I need to do better and our kids played their butts off," VanDalen said.

“We need to be better, do better, make adjustments quicker. That is all on me."

The defensive display by both teams was the highlight of the night.

VanDalen said if someone had told him before the game the Lions would only allow 15 points, he would have thought they won.

Notably, Lynden's starting quarterback Brant Heppner was injured early in the game.

The injury was to his right ankle, which made it harder to push the ball downfield.

The first quarter of the game was a slog. Lynden started the game out with a turnover on downs, followed by an interception

thrown by Anacortes.

Lynden turned it over on downs again on the next drive, which led to the first Anacortes touchdown.

VanDalen said Lynden wanted to go for it a lot because they wanted to keep the ball out of Anacortes' hands. He added that his kids were warriors in this game and he is proud of how they played.

Anacortes scored its first touchdown on a 17yard pass from Rex Larson to Rylin Lang in the corner of the endzone.

Lynden could not find any offense in the first half and Anacortes went into the locker room with a 7-0 lead.

The Lions made a switch at quarterback coming out of the half. Senior Charlie Ayres came in at QB and the Lions saw some production.

Lynden started running a wildcat-like offense in the second half and produced the team's only score of the game.

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Anacortes’ Luca Moore hauling in the game sealing interception in the endzone. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

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Ferndale suffers loss in 3A district quarterfinals Joe Kramer For the Tribune

FERNDALE — Oak Harbor's girls varsity soccer team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Ferndale High School on Saturday, Oct. 28, a win that propelled them into the playoff semi-finals.

The game unfolded as a tense, back-and-forth contest, which culminated in a decisive final play. In a nail-biting moment, Ferndale senior forward Audrey Holdridge poised for a penalty kick that could equalize the score and force the game into overtime,

drawing cheers from Ferndale's eager fans.

Oak Harbor's resilient defense had different plans, swiftly blocking the crucial kick. As the final whistle blew, the team erupted into celebration.

“Just a good game by both teams,” said Oak Harbor coach Mike Longborg. “Both teams played hard and soccer’s a game of inches where it can bounce either way. It just happened to bounce our way today.”

The match commenced with both teams exchanging possession and goalkeepers making im-

pressive saves. Oak Harbor struck first with a goal amidst heavy traffic, taking an early 1-0 lead within the initial 10 minutes. However, Ferndale responded swiftly with a goal by senior forward Emily Holdridge, tying the score at 1-1.

Midway through the first half, Holdridge broke free from Oak Harbor's defenders, securing Ferndale's second goal, edging the Golden Eagles ahead by one. “[Emily] Holdridge is really, really good,” Longborg said. “We were able to kind of shut her down in the second half and that was a big part of it.”

Oak Harbor erupts in celebration at the end of their 3-2 victory over Ferndale.

The Golden Eagles are still alive in districts despite the loss. (Joe Kramer for the Tribune)

Lynden: Lions fall 15-8 against Anacortes Continued from B1

After a two-yard touchdown run by Ayres, the Lions went for two and converted to pull ahead 8-7.

Lynden's Isaiah Oudman picked off Anacortes, but the offense could not capitalize.

Anacortes got the ball

back and turned it into six after Brock Beaner scored from a yard out.

The Seahawks went for two and pulled ahead by seven.

The game ended after an interception by Anacortes in the end zone.

Strangely, this is the most adversity a Lynden

team has faced in more than a few years. VanDalen said the Lions will learn from this game and improve.

"We will get better.

Now the nice part is, even though it is off a loss, we are still going to the playoffs," VanDalen said. "Nobody is crying for Lynden,

myself included, because we are headed to the playoffs, so now everybody is 0-0."

State seeding should be revealed sometime in the upcoming week.

Anacortes and Lynden could face each other again in the postseason tournament.

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Last two rounds of districts upcoming Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

WHATCOM — With districts underway lets take a look at the first couple rounds from volleyball, soccer and Ferndale football.

1A volleyball The first two rounds of 1A volleyball took place last Saturday, Oct. 28. In the opening round Mount Baker fell to Blaine 3-0 and the Borderites advanced to play Meridian in the conference semifinals.

The semifinal round of districts saw No. 1 seed Meridian playing No. 4 Blaine and No. 2 Nooksack Valley taking on No. 3 Lynden Christian.

Meridian swept Blaine 3-0 and Nooksack Valley outlasted LC 3-1. That sets up a 1A district championship match between the Trojans and the Pioneers. It will be a rematch from last seasons consolation final that sent Nooksack Valley to state.

LC is still alive and will play Blaine. If the Lyncs win they will face either Nooksack Valley or Meridian in the consolation final.

The results of the Oct. 31 district championship between Meridian and Nooksack Valley were not available prior to publication.

2A volleyball The top-seeded Lions

expectably swept their first game of districts in a match against No. 9 Squalicum.

This sets them up for a match against No. 4 seed Archbishop Murphy in the district semifinals.

Lynden and No. 2 Burlington-Edison are once again on a collision course to face off in the 2A district championship game.

Burlington-Edison will face No. 3 Sehome in the semifinals. The district championship takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Squalicum. The loser of the district championship will drop into the consolation final.

The winner of the consolation final also advances to state.

The results of the Oct. 31 Lynden vs. Archbishop Murphy semifinal game were not available prior to publication.

ship between LC and Meridian were not available prior to publication.

2A soccer No. 5 Lynden suffered a 2-1 round one loss to No. 4 Archbishop Murphy on Thursday, Oct. 26. The Lions dropped into the consolation bracket and defeated Sedro-Woolley 7-1 to stay alive in districts.

In order to qualify for state, the Lions will need to win three more games consecutively.

They face-off with No. 2 Bellingham on Oct. 31 in what will be a tough game. Should they win they will move to the consolation semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 2.

The results of the Oct.

31 game between the Lions and Bellingham were not available prior to publication.

3A football Ferndale advanced to week 10 after defeating Edmonds-Woodway 4914 last Friday. Their 7-2 record for good enough for the No. 12 seed in week 10.

If the Golden Eagles win in week 10 they move on to the state tournament. Their opponent is not yet decided. Peninsula, Timberline and Capital are playing in a three-way tiebreaker to decide who plays Ferndale.

The Golden Eagles play on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

Lynden Christian’s Eliana Meyer spikes a shot as Nooksack Valley’s Payton Bartl defends. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

There was a lot for Nooksack Valley to celebrate on Oct.28 as the Pioneers won their district 1, 1A semifinal match against Lynden Christian 3-1. (Dennis

1A soccer Top-seeded Lynden Christian will play No. 2 Meridian in the 1A soccer district championship on Wednesday, Nov. 1 for the second straight year.

LC defeated No. 5 Nooksack Valley 3-1 to advance and Meridian beat No. 3 Blaine 3-0.

Last season, LC bested Meridian 3-0 to advance to state. The loser of the game will move to the consolation final on Nov.4 for another chance at state. The results of the Nov. 1 district champion-

Cairns for the Tribune)

Ferndale: Golden Eagles still alive in districts Continued from B2

With 13 minutes remaining in the first half, Oak Harbor responded with a longrange goal, tying the game again at two apiece.

For the latter part of the first half, Ferndale's defense, led by the outstanding performance of junior goalkeeper Jaiden O'Neil, managed to stifle Oak Harbor's offense. In the final 15 minutes, O'Neil made several key saves to maintain the deadlock.

“Really good saves from Jayden kept us in the game,” Ferndale coach Rigel Weis said. “Those saves were massive.”

Twenty-two minutes

into the second half, Oak Harbor junior forward Addisen Boyer scored the goahead goal, which edged Oak Harbor 3-2 ahead.

Boyer's skillful maneuver eluded the Ferndale defense, and proved to be the decisive goal.

“They stepped up today too,” Weis said of Oak Harbor. “ No. 11 was really good and a force to be reckoned with too.”

The remainder of the game saw tight midfield battles, with the final deciding play being the penalty kick at the end of regulation.

“We had a couple of chances ourselves we thought were in but just didn’t go in during the sec-

ond half,” Weis said. “I think a 3-2 scoreline works for the game we saw today.”

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its playoff run to the semifinals on Tuesday, Oct. 31 against Shorecrest High School in Shoreline. Fern-

dale, on the other hand, is still alive despite the loss, also with an Oct. 31 match against Meadowdale High

School. The results of the Oct. 31 game against Meadowdale were not available before publication.

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Lynden Christian’s Lyncs put on a show against Mount Baker, defeating the Mountaineers 49-13 on Thursday, Oct. 26 to claim the 1A NWC title.

LC’s Kayden Stuit was the player of the game with three touchdowns through the air while racking up 100 receiving yards. The Lyncs will play in the first round of football state on Nov. 10 or 11. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

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for the girls.

In 2A, Lynden will be sending one athlete to the state tournament. Senior Gage Ellis marked a time of 15:59.4 and placed 8th in the 2A district tournament.

Lynden seniors Samuel Clarke and Daniel Mrak were the next-best finishers for the Lions and just missed the cut.

Lynden sophomore Jorja Dyck was the top finisher for the Lion girls with a time of 21:29.3.

Ferndale is sending one athlete to state as well. Senior Katie Manly is the lone Golden Eagle going to state for the second consecutive year. She recorded a time of 10:14.9, which put her in 16th place.

The full list of Tribune area qualifiers is below.

Meridian boys 1st: Senior Braxton Ashmore, 16:03.64 3rd: Freshman Reuben TeVelde, 17:03.86 4th: Junior Asher Todd, 17:04.13 6th: Junior Nolan Jacoby, 17:06.85 7th: Junior Kellen Todd, 17:32.95 8th: Sophomore Carson Siadal, 17:33.75 13th: Senior Ian Forbes, 17:56.35 Meridian girls 1st: Senior Logan Ignacio, 19:35.72 2nd: Sophomore Adelle Ashmore, 20:50.89 4th: Junior Ava Hansen, 21:24.06 6th: Senior Jada Katschke, 22:07.28 8th: Freshman Grace Bender, 22:22.47 9th: Freshman Maddy Swanson, 22:27.18 14th: Junior Natalie Larson, 24:19.70 Lynden Christian boys 2nd: Sophomore Nickolas Luce, 16:17.87 5th: Junior Larson Rische, 17:05.76 9th: Freshman Colby Hancoop, 17:36.77 15th: Freshman Haiden Kooiman, 18:31.27 17th: Senior Levi Zylstra, 18:51.75 29th: Sophomore Gavin Haskell, 20:57.35 30th: Sophomore Aaron Zhu, 21:51.95 Lynden Christian girls 7th: Senior Ella Vos, 22:16.44 Mount Baker boys 10th: Junior Wyatt Freeman, 17:38.20 12th: Junior Cameron Scott, 17:45.29 14th: Junior Palmer Detta, 18:07.56 Mount Baker girls 3rd: Freshman Violet Fox, 21:19.77 5th: Senior Erica Cook, 21:33.92 Nooksack Valley boys 11th: Senior Isaiah Buckley, 17:38.64 Lynden boys 8th: Senior Gage Ellis, 15:59.4 Ferndale girls 16th: Senior Katie Manly, 20:14.9

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PUBLIC NOTICES Lynden LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the City of Lynden’s 2024 Preliminary Budget will be held at 7:00PM at the Lynden City Hall Annex, 205 4th Street, on Monday, November 6, 2023. All interested parties wishing to comment may appear at said time and place. Written comments will be accepted through 4:00 PM, Monday, November 6, 2023.

Copies of the 2024 Preliminary Budget will be available for public 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 October 25 & November 1, 2023

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LYNDEN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT 2024-02 CHEMICALS NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Lynden will receive sealed bids at the office of the Public Works Department, 300 4th Street, Lynden, WA, 98264, until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, for Project No. 2024-02, to furnish the following goods or services: 1. Chemical Hydrated Lime 2. Liquid Aluminum Sulfate 3. Solar Extra-Coarse Salt 4. Fluorosilicic Acid 5. Sodium Hypochlorite Bid documents may be obtained online at https://www.lyndenwa. org/Bids.aspx. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the project name and number.

The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, to waiver irregularities or informalities in the bid or bidding process, and to give particular attention to the price to determine the most responsive bid.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage participation in this bidding process by all interested firms, including disadvantaged, minority-owned, womenowned, and emerging small business enterprises.

All inquiries may be directed to the Public Works Department at (360) 354-3446.

Heather Sytsma Public Works Office Manager

ING CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AUTHORITY AND FRANCHISE TO SET, ERECT, LAY, CONSTRUCT, EXTEND, SUPPORT, ATTACH, CONNECT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, REPLACE, ENLARGE, OPERATE AND USE FACILITIES IN, UPON, OVER UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS AND THROUGH THE FRANCHISE AREA TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF NATURAL GAS Published November 1, 2023

LEGAL CITY OF SUMAS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT AND SITE-SPECIFIC REZONE NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sumas hereby gives notice of a continuation of the public hearing regarding a pending application received from Brad Heppner and Jason Heutink for a comprehensive plan map amendment and site-specific rezone to change the current zoning designation of a property from Business – General to Residential – High Density or other appropriate designation.

The proposed rezone addresses an approximately 2.5-acre property, owned by Whatcom County Fire District No. 14, located northeast of the intersection of Sumas Avenue and Cherry Street (S.R. 9) within the 1400 block of Sumas Avenue. The subject property is identified under County Assessor’s Parcel # 4004035725210000.

A public comment period regarding Mr. Heppner and Mr. Heutink’s initial proposal to rezone the property from Business – General to Mini-Warehouse began on May 31, 2023 and ended on July 30, 2023.

The Sumas Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed rezone on August 7, 2023 and a subsequent standard meeting on September 18th. The Planning Commission decided to recommend that the City Council deny the application. The City Council then held a public hearing regarding the proposed rezone on October 9, 2023. At this hearing, the council heard testimony from several members of the public, including the applicant, Mr. Heutink.

Mr. Heutink’s testimony included a request to have the application change from being rezoned to Mini-Warehouse to being rezoned to Residential – High Density. The City Council obliged, denying the proposal for Mini-Warehouse and shifting the application to this new

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designation.

Copies of the proposed map amendment and site-specific rezone are available for review at Sumas City Hall and on the Local Projects page of the City website.

For more information, contact Sumas City Hall at (360) 988-5711.

The City hereby provides notification that the Sumas City Council will reopen the public hearing on the proposed comprehensive plan map amendments and site-specific rezone on November 13, 2023 at Sumas City Hall beginning at 7:00 PM. Written comments may be submitted by 4:00 PM on the Friday before the hearing. Written or oral testimony may also be submitted at the public hearing. Interested parties should contact City Hall or the City website to receive information regarding access to the city council meeting.

Sumas City Hall 433 Cherry St P.O. Box 9 Sumas, WA 98295 Published November 1, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Sumas City Council will hold public hearings on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7:00pm in council chambers located at 433 Cherry Street, for the 2024 Preliminary Budget including sources of revenue, and the 2024 Property Tax Levy. All interested parties wishing to comment may appear in person at that time. Written comments will be accepted until 4:00pm, Monday, November 13th.

Mollie Bost Finance Director Published November 1 & 8, 2023

Notice to Creditors LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Estate of: Mary Anne Duncan Stone, Decedent.

No. 22-4-00792-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative/ Executrix named below has been appointed as Personal Representative/Executrix 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/ Executrix or the Personal Representative/Executrix’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/Executrix 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 filing copy of Notice to Creditors: 10/11/2023 Date of first publication: 10/18/2023 Personal Representative/Executrix: Rebecca Rayne Penny Henderson POB 229025 Bellingham, WA 98229 Attorney for the Estate: Penny R. Henderson,POB 229025,Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 733-8180 DATED this 11th day of October, 2023.

PENNY R. HENDERSON, WSBA 28408 Attorney for Estate Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Estate of: Linda Cheryl Blunt, Decedent.

No. 23-4-00150-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator/Administratrix named below has been appointed as Administrator/Administratrix 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/Executrix or the Personal Representative/Executrix’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/Executrix 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 filing copy of Notice to Creditors: 10/27/2023 Date of first publication: 11/01/2023 Administrator/Administatrix: Gabriele Copley Penny Henderson POB 229025 Bellingham, WA 98229 Attorney for the Estate: Penny R. Henderson, POB 229025, Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 733-8180 DATED this 25th day of October, 2023.

PENNY R. HENDERSON, WSBA 28408 Attorney for Estate Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

Probate Notice to Creditors LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In Re the Estate of: RICKIE WAYNE ARMSTRONG, Deceased.

CASE NO.: 23-4-00896-37 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: October 18, 2023 Personal Representative: Kinsey Armstrong Attorney for Personal Representative: Kyle S. Mitchell Douglas R. 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. 23-4-00896-37 DATED this 10th day of October 2023.

SHEPHERD AND ALLEN Douglas R. Shepherd, WSBA #9514 Kyle S. Mitchell, WSBA #47344 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Estate of: Robert Warren Anderson, Decedent.

No. 23-4-00068-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’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 Administrator 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 pro-

See LEGALS on B6

Published November 1, 2023

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LYNDEN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT NO. 2024-01 ANNUAL SUPPLY OF ASPHALT, QUARRY ROCK, GRAVEL, SAND & TOPSOIL NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City of Lynden Public Works Department at 300 4th Street, Lynden, Washington, 98264, (360) 354-3446, until 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Materials to be supplied on demand within 24 hours (or within two hours in case of emergency) and delivered to within five miles of the Lynden service area if necessary. A weight slip must be submitted at time of delivery.

The bid is to establish a list of suppliers and firm prices for the 2024 supply of asphalt, quarry rock, gravel, soil and fractured sand for the City. Bidders must be on the City of Lynden’s Small Works Roster at time of bid due date. Award will be made to the lowest and or most responsible bidder. The City will select the supplier submitting the lowest responsible bid for the specific material needed. However, under special circumstances, the City may select the supplier not submitting the lowest bid, but in consideration of the special circumstances meet the City’s requirements for the specified material needed. Special circumstances that may be considered include differences in ability to deliver, delivery time, availability of material, special loading or unloading conditions, total cost (including transport), performance of the delivered material, location of the source and proximity to the delivery point. Fuel surcharge must be included in bid price.

Bid documents may be obtained online at https://www.lyndenwa. org/Bids.aspx. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the project name and number.

The City of Lynden reserves the right to accept a proposal of the bidder submitting the lowest responsible bid, to reject any or all bids, or to re-solicit the call for bids if the best interest of the City of Lynden is served thereby.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage participation in this bidding process by all interested firms, including disadvantaged, minority-owned, womenowned, and emerging small business enterprises.

Heather Sytsma Public Works Office Manager Published November 1, 2023

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LEGALS

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-bate and nonprobate assets.

Date of filing copy of Notice to Creditors: 10/05/2023 Date of first publication: 11/01/2023 Administrator: Christopher Steven Anderson 100 Reeve Hill Drive Cary, NC 27703 Attorney for the Estate: Penny R. Henderson, POB 229025, Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 733-8180 DATED this 4th day of October, 2023.

PENNY R. HENDERSON, WSBA 28408 Attorney for Estate Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

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ever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: November 1, 2023 Co-Personal Representatives: William Roetcisoender Anita Roetcisoender c/o 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service: Nicole L. Terpstra Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

assets.

Date of First Publication: November 1, 2023 Personal Representative: Kent J. DeHoog c/o Nicole L. Terpstra, Attorney 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Nicole L. Terpstra, Atty WSBA #32974 Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264 Address for Mailing or Service: Terpstra Law, PLLC 709 Grover Street Lynden, WA 98264

and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION 10/18/23 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Edmund Fredric Miller Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 306 N. Commercial St., Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225

Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

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Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

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

LEGAL

Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

In the Matter of the Estate of MICHAEL B. BOBBINK, Deceased No. 23-4-00962-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS [RCW 11.40.020 & 11.40.030] PLEASE TAKE NOTICE 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 (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice to Creditors. 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: October 18, 2023 Personal Representative: Carol D. Bobbink Attorney for the Personal Representative: Jadrian M. Coppieters Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 598, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Court of Probate Proceedings: Whatcom County Sup. Court, No. 23-4-00962-37

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Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

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

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In re the Estate of: MYRON EVANS CARR, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-06621-6 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, 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 of this Notice: October 26, 2023 s/Jamie Clausen, WSBA #31765 Counsel for Marilyn J. Carr, Personal Representative Phinney Estate Law 751 N. 75th Street Seattle, WA 98103 Published November 1, 8 & 15, 2023

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of ROBERT DRAKE, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-01005-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge Robert E. Olson The co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as co-Personal Representatives 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 co-Personal Representatives or the co-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: thirty days after the co-Personal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or four months after the date of the first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is for-

ESTATE OF: ROGER J. ELLIOTT, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-00999-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that on October 18, 2023, Patrick Elliott was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Roger J. Elliott. Any person who has 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 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 bellow, a copy of the claim with the Court.

The claim must be presented with 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, however, as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.0511 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje WSBA# 21843 Attorney for Patrick Elliott, Personal Representative

LEGAL

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estate of KATHERINE G. VAN RY, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-00974-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Judge David E. Freeman 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: thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or four months after the date of the first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is 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

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

NO. 23-4-00981-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 JUDGE: EVAN P. JONES The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents 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

Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In Re the Estates of SHERYL COLLEEN JOHNSON, Deceased.

NO. 23-4-00933-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 JUDGE: ROBERT E. OLSON The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents 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 decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION 10/18/2023 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE JAMES JOHNSON Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 306 N. Commercial St., Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225 Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Nicholas Houston Isenhart, Deceased.

Cause No. 23-4-00863-37 Judge: DAVID E. FREEMAN 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 non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: October 25, 2023 Personal Representative: DEANZA ISENHART

Address for Mailing or Service: C/O Attorney for Personal Representative: Andrew Heinz, WSBA #37086, North Sound Law Group, PLLC, 300 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-671-7700 Published October 25, November 1 & 8, 2023

Public Notice LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE – ALL WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Residents within the Bertrand, Drayton, Laurel, North Lynden, South Lynden, and Sumas Watershed Improvement Districts have an opportunity to: 1) Nominate candidates for election to the Board of the District – two positions in Bertrand, two in Drayton, three in Laurel, one in North Lynden, two in South Lynden, and two in Sumas – candidates must file with the secretary of the district a declaration in writing of their candidacy, or a petition of nomination signed by at least ten qualified electors of the district, not later than five o’clock p.m. on the first Monday in November. 2) Inspect the 2024 Assessment Roll and represent your interests to the District Board which will serve as a Board of Equalization. Equalization issues in Laurel will be heard at 10am, November 13th; for Bertrand at 2pm, November 13th; for Sumas at 1pm, November 14th; for South Lynden at 3pm, November 14th; for North Lynden at 9am, November 21st; and for Drayton at 3pm, November 21st, all at the District’s office or via Zoom. Contact the WID administrator for access to the meeting @ info@agwaterboard.com. The Assessment Rolls for all Districts are available for inspection from October 18th to November 8th. Nomination forms and the assessment roles are available at the Districts’ offices located at 204 Hawley Street, Lynden.

Published October 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

LEGAL CITY OF EVERSON SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM FINAL ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Sumas City Council will hold public hearings on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7:00pm in council chambers located at 433 Cherry Street, for the 2024 Preliminary Budget including sources of revenue, and the 2024 Property Tax Levy. All interested parties wishing to comment may appear in person at that time. Written comments will be accepted until 4:00pm, Monday, November 13th.

Mollie Bost Finance Director Published November 1 & 8, 2023

LEGAL CITY OF NOOKSACK SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM FINAL ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE The Washington State Department of Ecology (Department) hereby provides notice, as required by the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58.090(8)), that the Department has taken final action and approved the City of Nooksack’s (City) Periodic Review Amendment for its Shoreline Master Program (SMP).

This action completes the City’s periodic review under RCW 90.58.080(4).

Per RCW 90.58.090, the effective date of the City’s SMP amendment is October 30, 2023.

Per RCW 90.58.190(2) and RCW 36.70A.290, petitions of appeal must be filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board within 60 days of publication of this notice. More info: 425-3016989 or https://ecology.wa.gov/ Water-Shorelines/Shoreline-coastal-management/Shoreline-coastal-planning/Shoreline-Master-Programs-amendments.

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Published November 1, 2023

LEGAL CITY OF NOOKSACK SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM FINAL ACTION PUBLIC NOTICE The Washington State Department of Ecology (Department) hereby provides notice, as required by the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58.090(8)), that the Department has taken final action and approved the City of Sumas’ (City) Periodic Review Amendment for its Shoreline Master Program (SMP).

This action completes the City’s periodic review under RCW 90.58.080(4).

Per RCW 90.58.090, the effective date of the City’s SMP amendment is October 30, 2023.

Per RCW 90.58.190(2) and RCW 36.70A.290, petitions of appeal must be filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board within 60 days of publication of this notice. More info: 425-3016989 or https://ecology.wa.gov/ Water-Shorelines/Shoreline-coastal-management/Shoreline-coastal-planning/Shoreline-Master-Programs-amendments.

To request materials in a format for the visually impaired, call 360-4076831, Relay Service 711, or TTY 877-833-6341.

Published November 1, 2023

LEGAL

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Covenant

Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETY Published November 1, 2023

Summons by Publication LEGAL THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM LUMMI ISLAND SCENIC ESTATES COMMUNITY CLUB, INC, a Washington nonprofit corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

BERNARD JON REYNOLDS and MICHAEL DAVID REYNOLDS, each as his separate property, as tenants in common; and any unknown party claiming any interest in the real property that is the subject of this proceeding, Defendants.

NO: 23 2 01066 37 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Judge David E. Freeman THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, to: Bernard Jon Reynolds and Michael David Reynolds.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within 60 days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to-wit, within 60 days after the 27th day of September, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Lummi Island Scenic Estates Community Club, Inc., and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, Gregory E. Thulin, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk

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The purpose of this lawsuit is to foreclose a lien regarding the following described real property: Lot 3, Block 3, Plat of Lummi Island Scenic Estates, Division No. 1, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 9 of Plats, pages 1 through 3, records of Whatcom County, Washington.

Situate in Whatcom County, Washington.

APN 370123 435535 0000 / PID 14839 DATED this 18th day of September, 2023.

Law Offices of Gregory E. Thulin, P.S. Gregory E. Thulin, WSBA #21752 Attorney for Plaintiff Published September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 & November 1, 2023

LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY Justin W. Williams, a married man, dealing with his separate property, Plaintiff, vs.

The unknown heirs of C. S. Kale and Charlotte E. Kale, his wife; Burlington Northern Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and its successors if any; BNSF Railway Company, a Delaware Corporation; JBS Rental Properties, LLC; and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants.

NO. 23-2-01559-37 SUMMONS (Judge Robert E. Olson) The State of Washington 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 1st day of November, 2023, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to quiet title to certain real property, located in Whatcom County, to wit: a portion of Government Lot 3, Section 31, Township 40 North, Range 4 East, abutting State Highway 544 at Kale Street, in the named plaintiff.

DATED THIS 24th day of October, 2023.

John A. Meenk, WSBA #29345 Attorney for Plaintiff

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Overhead Door Company of Bellingham

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

Vibrant USA

VanDalen Insurance

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

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.

LUMBER

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

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

Dave’s Sports Shop

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

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

SPORTS & RECREATION

1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591

Lynden Skateway

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

VETERINARY

Kulshan Veterinary

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

VITAMINS

Lynden Nutrition Center

527 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4884

Vibrant USA

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

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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.

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