Ferndale Record March 20 2024

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New Ferndale civic campus, Lynden Bradley Road upgrading on list

By Cal Bratt For the Tribune

WHATCOM — Second District Congressman Rep. Rick Larsen secured $19.3 million for 15 projects in northwest Washington in the scal year 2024 spending package that was approved by Congress March 6-8. ese are projects that community leaders identi ed as critical to their communities, Larsen said.

e earmarks are:

By Bill Helm Editor

SAR for short, Sons of the American Revolution is a national historical and educational nonpro t organization that promotes freedom, patri-

respect for national symbols and the value of American citizenship.

According to Kathy Young, president of the Ferndale Kiwanis Club, one of the many ways SAR promotes these values is by “recognizing outstanding displays of the American ag by individuals, corporations, businesses and civic and service organizations.”

“Ferndale Kiwanis started a program where families can acknowledge their family members who served our country by purchasing a ag in their honor,” Young said.

According to Young, the ag pole will have a plaque attached with an engraving of the veteran’s name and date of service as well as the branch they served in.

“Two of our newest ags will y on July 4 to honor two Revolutionary War patriots,” she said.

Young explained that for more than 30 years, Ferndale Kiwanis Club has proudly displayed more than 150 ags along Main Street on nine different federal holidays. After the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, the ags were “placed and taken down each day, every day for three months.”

According to Young, Pete Harksell is the “heart and soul of this program.” A Ferndale Kiwanis Club member since 1982, Harksell has been in-

• $1.6 million for City of Lynden safety improvements and multimodal access along Bradley Road between the campuses of Lynden High School and Lynden Middle School. is is a stretch of roadway that needs to be upgraded to full city standards after many years of steady residential growth and construction of a new middle school on the northeast side of the Lynden.

• $1 million toward a new civic

campus for the City of Ferndale on Main Street including a new city hall, municipal court and public meeting space. e current City Hall at 2095 Main St. is a converted former bank building. Council meetings and municipal court are conducted in a separate Second Avenue annex that falls short of safety standards.

• $8 million to Lummi Nation for a project to elevate Slater Road by 12 feet to reduce ooding and congestion challenges. e Slater stretch of 1,900 linear feet has been prone to Nooksack River ooding, which restricts access to the Lummi Reservation and its facilities.

• $220,000 toward replacement of a water reservoir for Lake What-

com Water and Sewer District’s Division 7. e existing reservoir does not meet earthquake safety requirements.

• $440,000 for a Rapid DNA System for the Whatcom County Sheri ’s O ce. is will enable local law enforcement agencies to better access DNA technology for identication of suspects or clearing of innocent persons.

• $850,000 to Northwest Career & Technical Academy, based in Anacortes, to build a Whatcom Extension branch for workforce development skills and more career technical education for high school-aged students in Whatcom County.

Other projects are in Skagit, Snohomish and Island counties.

Council hears from county health head

No pressing business done in 75-minute meeting

By Cal Bratt For the Record FERNDALE — Beside approving payroll and meeting minutes, the Ferndale City Council had no business to act on at its Monday, March 18 meeting.

Instead, the council heard for about 30 min-

utes from Erika Lautenbach, director of the Whatcom County Health and Community Services Department. e longer name indicates how much more than just health concerns are dealt with, Lautenbach said, and councilors expressed surprise at the breadth of the issues covered. Beside working on environmental and community health, the agency deals with poverty, homelessness and climate vulnerability areas as well, Lautenbach said. Half of a sta of 150 are

on the human services side of things, she said. Also brie ng on Ferndale private development projects in the works was Jesse Ashbaugh, city associate planner. Ashbaug honed in on the 25-acre Silver Hawk Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development proposed at 6276 LaBounty Road, which is still in progress through city hoops. But if it becomes reality, in four phases of construction, it will provide 286 housing units of different types with a business component at the front along LaBounty.

Some of the dwellings will be of the live-work style, meaning an area of about 515 square feet can be used for smallbusiness work such as accounting or hair styling, Ashbaugh noted.

• Ferndale citizen Jun Jackson spoke during public comment, as she has before, castigating American involvement in the “atrocity” being inicted on Palestinians in the ve-month-old Gaza war. Jackson called it “war crimes” and “terrorism committed by Israel on our tax dollars.”

Above, Ferndale Kiwanis club members post American flags along Main Street.

Below, Dennis Davenport, left, member of the George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, with longtime Ferndale Kiwanis Club member and flag service project coordinator Pete Harksell. (Photo courtesy Ferndale Kiwanis Club)

Natural Way Chiropractic now employee owned

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By Luke Seymour Sta Reporter

WHATCOM — To the average CEO, healthcare could easily be broken down to an algorithm. Patients, nurses, practitioners, all can be reduced to an equation of cost-bene t analysis. However, to founder and CEO of Natural Way Chiropractic, Dr. Eddy Hansen, people have always come before the numbers, and that goes for employees as well as patients.

“You know, being an employee owned business may sound good on a tagline,” Dr. Hansen said. “But what does that really mean to an employee? Well, for one thing it means your voice is heard, you’re treated right. You’re getting retirement, you’re getting bene ts, and it doesn’t cost the employees a thing. What’s the point of treating your patients right if you’re not treating your sta right?”

In 2019, Hansen made the decision to make Natural Way Chiropractic, a company that he had started and presided over as the sole owner of for over 26 years, an entirely employee owned business.

Natural Way Chiropractic has eight locations across the state, including one in Lynden and one in Ferndale. According to its website, naturalwaychiro.org, Natural Way o ers a wide variety of therapeutic services, including massage therapy, spinal decompression, customized orthotics, and, perhaps most importantly, “unbelievable customer service.”

It’s this very growth and quality service that Hansen said began attracting unwanted attention from other larger companies and what ultimately drove his decision to place ownership of the company in the hands of its employees.

“When you get a company as big and successful as ours, venture capitalists and other, bigger hospitals just want to eat you alive,” Hansen said. “And having all of these aggressive o ers coming in was

causing me to lose sleep. ere was no way I could sell this place to a company that I knew would come in and lay people o , decrease wages and cannibalize the company..”

Hansen credits other employee owned businesses in Whatcom County such as WinCo, Express Electric and Excel Paci c as inspirations for his decision to make Natural Way employee owned.

“I have friends who have been in a lot of these businesses for the last 30 years,” Hansen said. “ eir kids have been in the business now. Every single one of them has a story about how happy they’ve been with the business and how smooth the transition went.”

In spite of an encouraging start, Hansen says that the project took almost two years to nish, stating that in healthcare, employee-run operations are few and far between.

“My attorneys just told me we couldn’t do it,” Hansen said. “Because at the time we just didn’t have an avenue to proceed through. ey had seen it in the grocery business or in construction, but with chiropractic companies, you got laws that are very speci c and pertain to who and who cannot run the business.”

Although Natural Way is entirely owned by its employees, Hansen retains his position as CEO as well as the power and direction that comes with it. He says that although much of his decision stems from his desire to be an ethical business owner in the industry he loves, much of the reason for the transition also derives from his desire to preserve a company that would last.

“I have great pride in what I have built,” Hansen said. “I wanted Natural Way to stand the test of time, the question was, who could run it, who’s going to run it? And I’m like, the people that run it every day, are the people that I absolutely believe that can continue to run this and continue to grow this company.”

One of those people is Julia Kleinendorst, CFO and operations manager of Natural Way. Kleinendorst joined the company in 2009 as a chiropractic assistant and said that since then, she has learned to take on many new responsibilities in the

In 2019, Dr. Eddy Hansen made Natural Way Chiropractic, a company that he had started and presided over as the sole owner of for over 26 years, an entirely employee-owned business. (Luke Seymour/Ferndale Record)

company.

“I would say, over time, since I was hired here, all the new roles have just kind of come naturally.” Kleinendorst said. “I’ve just learned whatever I needed to learn to keep going.”

Kleinendorst also said that although little has changed in the way of workload since the transition, a major shift can be felt in the workplace atmosphere.

“I think everyone has a little more pride when they walk in the door now,” Kleinendorst said. “ at’s when you know that you’ve started a positive culture is when you can see it and feel it in your employees.”

Ava Lee, who works the front desk for Natural Way, agreed with Kleinendorst’s assessment. Lee said that although she has worked in the service industry before, Natural Way is unlike any of her past jobs.

“I’ve worked a lot of jobs before this,” said Lee. “ ere’s a di erent level of care

when you’re legitimately asking people how they are, and how they’re family is and you truly get to connect with everyone who walks through the door.”

Lee also said the employee- rst business model has positively inspired her own outlook on the world.

“When you see how this place treats it’s patients and you also feel a little bit of that care in your own status as an employee, it truly gives you a positive attitude unlike any other.”

Natural Way’s Lynden location is at 102 Grover St., Suite 100. Call 360-354-9900 or email Sta _Lynden@NaturalWayChiro.org for more information.

Natural Way’s Ferndale location is at 1943 Main St. Call 360-384-1396 or email Sta _Ferndale@NaturalWayChiro.org for more information.

-- Contact Luke Seymour at luke@lyndentribune.com.

Inmate charged with controlled substance homicide

Sta Reports WHATCOM — A 38-year-old inmate has

been charged with controlled substance homicide in the March 13 death and overdose at Whatcom

County Jail. Angel Le ngwell was also charged with possession of a controlled sub-

stance by a prisoner, and delivery of a controlled substance x 2. Le ngwell was already housed at the

jail on an unrelated charge. According to Megan Peters, public information ofcer with the Bellingham Police Department, Leingwell was “the only inmate in the common area of housing area while all other inmates were in their respective cells” at the time of the incident.

matter in the 2024 primary elections.

e League of Women Voters of Bellingham/ Whatcom County and the Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (WCC) invite the public to gather for an evening of pizza and politics to learn more about how and why primary elections work the way they do.

“Le ngwell went back and forth between his cell and the cell where Mr. Haas and his cellmate were housed,” Peters reported. At approximately 10:18 a.m. “an uninvolved inmate pushed an alert to summon corrections ofcers.” When corrections o cers arrived, Haas and his cellmate were located unconscious and non-responsive Aid was rendered to Haas and his cellmate while Le ngwell was secured. Lifesaving measures were unsuccessful in reviving Haas. e second inmate was transported to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

Pizza, primaries, politics

WHATCOM — All voices

On ursday, April 11, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., WCC students and members of the public and the League will gather at the college’s Syre Student Center, 237 West Kellogg Road, Bellingham, to discuss primary elections, understand their history, how they can be improved, and how we can improve representation in these important precursors to the general election. Participants will learn more about presidential and Washington State primaries, how they can participate, and talk about what selection process is best for our communities and democracy. A diverse panel of community leaders, educators and voters will share their experiences, explore ob-

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Briefs: WECU partners with Lighthouse Mission on new facility

Continued from A2 stacles to voting and how to improve the process, and discuss the importance of everyone in our community participating in the primaries.

In addition to questions from the moderator, the audience will be invited to bring their own questions for the panel.

Learn more about this free community event at the League of Women Voters of Bellingham & Whatcom County webpage, take a pre-event survey, and register to join us for pizza, primaries and politics. WTA routes are available. Visit the event page at lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org/ primaries

For more information about this event, contact the LWVBWC at 360-3053523 or civicseducation@ lwvbellinghamwhatcom. org.

WECU partners with Lighthouse Mission on new Bellingham facility

BELLINGHAM — WECU has partnered with the Lighthouse Mission to construct a new 300-bed facility in Bellingham at 910 W. Holly Street. e project began with demolishing the previous structure in early 2023 and is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete.

Recognizing the critical need for additional resources to support the homeless population in our community, the Lighthouse Mission embarked on this ambitious project after diligent fundraising e orts. However, faced with a funding shortfall, they sought a reputable partner to help bridge the gap. e decision to partner with WECU was in uenced also by the desire to collaborate with a local institution known for its exceptional service and responsiveness. e WECU team engaged with the Lighthouse Mission multiple times in person, o ering tailored solutions and support throughout the process.

e new facility will replace a 50-year-old building and will feature a vestory homeless shelter with a capacity for three hundred individuals, expandable to 400 during severe weather conditions. e facility will include a lowbarrier shelter, specialized

accommodations for individuals with medical or behavioral health needs, and additional emergency beds.

WECU also worked with Lighthouse Mission Ministries to facilitate a $1 million grant for the new facility through the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines. Being an FHLB member allowed WECU to aid in the grant application process. is grant, along with recent increases in affordable housing loan caps and funding for down payment assistance programs, is a part of FHLB’s commitment to community development and a ordable housing initiatives. For more information about the Lighthouse Mission and its new facility, visit lighthousebuilds.org.

Ludacris to perform at 2024 Northwest Washington Fair

LYNDEN — Rap recording artist and lm star, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges will perform at the Northwest Washington Fair’s 2024 Bank of the Paci c Grandstand Entertainment Series. Tickets for the 7 p.m. Aug. 17 grandstand show go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. March 22. Grandstand reserved seats, preferred seats, and preferred chairs are available. Tickets do not include gate admission, which is required. e show is presented by Rhema Electric

doing that available.”

“I am so grateful to the men and women who have sacri ced so much for our freedoms in this country,” Leingang said. “Putting up ags to remember them is just a small way to say thank you. Being honored by the SAR is a great reminder of how far back that service to and sacri ce for our country truly goes.”

of them on Main Street and 28 they let North Whatcom

Fire District No. 7 put out onto Second Avenue, by Gri ntown Park, the other entrance to Ferndale.

“I have been in charge of storing and putting out the ags for the last 10 or so years,” Harksell said. “I think it is very cool that our club ag project was recognized by a national organization. We get lots of thank you’s from local community members but this is special.”

A Ferndale Kiwanis Club member since 2019, Carrie Leingang said she “especially loved doing it during (the COVID-19 pandemic) because it was a great way we could still serve and encourage our community when there weren’t many options for

Each year, the scouts at BSA Troop 4026 help Ferndale Kiwanis Club members post and retrieve the colors along Main Street. BSA Troop 4026 Scoutmaster Jason Dahlstrom said

Inc. For access to the online pre-sale starting March 20, people can subscribe to the Friends of the Fair email at nwwafair.com/email.aspx. Tickets can be purchased at https://nwwafair.com/, the Fair O ce at 1775 Front St. Lynden, and by phone at 360-354-4111. VIP Experiences and group ticketing are also available. e 2024 Northwest Washington Fair will be presented Aug. 8-17.

WBA honors local business leaders

BELLINGHAM — On

Friday, March 15, Whatcom Business Alliance and Business Pulse magazine hosted the 37th Annual Whatcom Business Awards Black & Gold Gala at Semiahmoo Resort.

At the gala event, outstanding achievements of business leaders in the Whatcom County business community were recognized with four award categories, including StartUp Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year and Whatcom Lifetime Achievement Award. Employee of the Year and Public Service Awards were also presented. e award winners were:

Start-Up Business of the Year: Neeter House of Luxury.

e other start-up business nalists included Black Noise Records, Plantage, and Sasquatch Pest Control.

Small Business of the Year: Elements Hospitality. e other small business nalists included Comphy Co, HighCraft Cabinets,

the troop rotates “which patrol is responsible to send members, so each scout ful lls a duty at some time during the year.”

“ e Troop has been helping out Kiwanis since before I joined the Troop in 2015,” Dahlstrom said. Dahlstrom also said that Ferndale Kiwanis Club has “plenty of members there and they are welcoming and appreciative of the scouts who show up to help.”

“I’m very happy to see that Kiwanis is receiving recognition for this e ort,” Dahlstrom said. “It is especially exciting that they

and Northwest Navigation. Business Person of the Year: Billy VanZanten, WRS. e other business person nalists included Kent Bouma, WECU; Ty McClellan, Hardware Sales; Tiera Nipges, Paci c Facility Solutions.

Whatcom Lifetime Achievement: John & Mimi (Brooks) Ferlin, Brooks Manufacturing. Jon B. Strong Employee of the Year: Karen Dykstra, WRS. Public Service Award: Steven Sundin, City of Bellingham.

Lynden Municipal Court reports

LYNDEN — Lynden Municipal Court was held Feb. 14 with omas P. Lyden presiding as judge. e following were found guilty:

• Douglas Alan Van Ry, 65, of Lynden, reckless driving and hit-and-run of an attended vehicle. Fined $2,781.

• Sebastian James Huante, 24, of Custer, driving under the in uence. Fined $4,479 and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

• Sienna Victoria Burroughs, 29, of Mount Vernon, operating a vehicle without ignition interlock. Fined $400.

• Pedro Chavez, 29, of Lynden, driving under the in uence. Fined $3,946 and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

• Richard James Human, 38, of Ferndale, rstdegree negligent driving. Fined $1,650 and sentenced to one day in jail.

• Angelina Margret Ann Joseph, 36, of Ferndale, third-degree driving with license suspended (case

have started expanding the project to honor speci c veterans with individual plaques. Kiwanis truly cares about Ferndale and its citizens and they show it in many ways.”

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

from 2020). Fined $250.

• Ricardo H. Luna, 58, of Lynden, rst-degree negligent driving. Fined $1,650 and sentenced to one day in jail.

• Faustino Ramirez Ventura, 38, of Lynden, driving under the in uence and third-degree driving with license suspended. Fined $4,621 and sentenced to 45 days in jail.

Gas prices continue to rise in past week

Average gasoline prices in Washington have risen 9.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.26/g on March 18, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington. Prices in Washington are 42.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. e national average price of diesel has declined 2.2 cents in the past week and stands at $4.00 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.25/g on March 17 while the most expensive was $5.19/g, a di erence of $1.94/g. e national average price of gasoline has risen 4.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.44/g on March 18. e national average is up 18.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 1.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000

gas stations across the country.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said “most Americans continued to see average gasoline prices march higher last week.”

“ e reason is the season: gasoline demand is rising as more Americans are getting out, combined with the summer gasoline switchover, which is well underway, and continued re nery maintenance,” De Haan said. “ e madness should slow down in the next few weeks as we’ve seen positive data that renery output is starting to increase, a sign that the peak of maintenance season could be behind us. In some positive news for Midwest motorists, the bp re nery in Whiting, Indiana that can process 440,000 barrels of oil per day is nally back to normal operations for the rst time since an electrical failure happened in early February.”

For now, gas prices will likely continue to trend higher, De Haan said, but the fever may break soon.

“When it comes to diesel, the news has been good,” he said. “Above average temperatures have lowered heating oil demand, and average diesel prices are on the cusp of falling back below $4 per gallon.”

GasBuddy data is accessible at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.

Film ‘Crossing Arizona’ to be shown

LYNDEN — e group

Racial Unity Now will screen the 2005 documentary lm “Crossing Arizona” ursday, March 21, and invites discussion of it afterward. e showing will begin at 6:30 p.m. upstairs in the Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St. is award-winning documentary navigates the divisive topic of border policy and security through various perspectives, including those a ected by the crisis and the Minutemen, a citizen patrol group.

It’s a crucial exploration of the nuanced impacts of migration in today’s society, through the eyes of those directly a ected by it.

Also, producer Horizonte talked with two Arizona State University professors, Paul Espinosa in transborder studies and Brian Gratton in history, about the lm and its portrayal of the immigration debate. Admission is free.

WECU has partnered with the Lighthouse Mission to construct a new 300-bed facility in Bellingham at 910 W. Holly Street. (Photo courtesy WECU)

The life of a freelance writer and temp worker

Ever been in a room and were asked to raise your hand if you had done something?

I could raise my hand many times, for my innite number of hobbies and interests, as well as the people I have met and written about.

I also could write about my world of temporary employment as another way to add to my skill base and pay bills.

My name as a byline has appeared in the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record on and o for a few decades. But that is not the only work life I have lived. I have worked in a cemetery, blocks from the border in a truck yard, I have answered the phone during water main breaks in a public works o ce, proofed legal documents and legal descriptions, assisted the homeless looking for housing. I have learned things I never thought I would.

I now know what the inside of a mausoleum looks like, the inside of an old building used as a Masonic Lodge for rituals, and the steps for building the intricate raspberry harvesting machines built in Lynden.  e question “What have

you done?” could be replaced by “What haven’t I done?”

I’ve worked for the public and private sector, large and small companies, warehouses and interior-decorated spaces, and the creative and the highly structured by-the-book roles. I have done jobs that required working with people and things, lots of administrative functions, and some that were simply industry-speci c.

From the American Staing Association (ASA), nearly three million temporary and contract employees work for America’s sta ng companies during an average week. at rises to more than 14.5 million temporary and contract workers in a year.

irty-six percent are in industrial settings, 24% o ce/clerical, 21% professional/managerial, 11% engineering/ scienti c, and 8% are in healthcare. I happened to t in the 24% in the clerical realm whether that has been in reception, administrative support, customer service, data entry, and receiving product brought in by truck to a warehouse.

Years ago when I lived in Seattle, I joined a temporary agency. At that time I was sent to an upstart computer programmer, to support a United Way fund-

tional documents. Residents I’ve spoken with are more than willing to pay their dues to cover these costs. What they’re not willing to do is write a blank check to cover unde ned costs that are outside that scope. I respectfully request that the mayor, city council, and Chamber of Commerce members reexamine the facts of the case. ose 11 class action members are representing the right of homeowners to vote on how their dues are spent.

Nancy Korenkiewicz Lynden

assessed to Homestead homeowners can be a pro t center for the owners of the golf course. e dues paid by Homestead homeowners are assessed to cover the cost of maintaining Homestead’s Common Open Spaces, street lights on Homestead property and other responsibilities specically called out in the Homestead founda-

Perceived threat on local sovereignty Editor, e Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Oklahoma was recently interviewed regarding the

impact of open borders in the rural areas of his state. He reported that rural Oklahoma is currently enduring an explosion or invasion of undocumented immigrants of unprecedented proportions. Rural areas are even less equipped to economically or socially support these people than larger jurisdictions. Even here in rural areas of Whatcom County, we can/may also become a mecca for these people since all states are border states.

Just as in Oklahoma, the tax burden on local taxpayers to fund housing, education, public safety will indeed escalate as we already su er currently from increasing tax assessments to meet such increasing needs as homeless and childcare.

As in Oklahoma and now Georgia, rural America is currently impacted by the ever increasing deluge of undocumented immigrants regardless of sanctuary status. All of

raising campaign, and to a high-end real estate development of Street of Dreams homes.

Around nine years ago I signed up again when I was downsized from a company. I put on my best smile, said a few prayers, and stepped out to see what was next. Assignments have been as short as a day and as long as a year. You have the option to take jobs or not take jobs.

What are the upsides and downsides? e downsides are getting familiar with systems and coworkers, then leaving often as you feel you are nally truly understanding. ere also isn’t paid vacation which is not fun. e upside, as a naturally curious person, is to see di erent worlds, pick up on new skills and learn what places are like behind the scenes. You also can see up close and personal what some work environments are like before you commit to working there long term.

I have seen professionals even pick up side gigs through the agencies to participate in practice sessions for attorneys, serving food at large functions, or stepping onto an assembly line to make tasty granola treats.

-- Elisa Claassen is a freelance writer for the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers

rural America must be made aware of this fact and how they all will be threatened by attacks on our local sovereignty unless they thoroughly study this issue before November.

Rural Whatcom County must weigh the possible impact this invasion will have eventually even here in rural Whatcom County, not just Seattle or Bellingham. ey should vote to sustain it or eliminate it in November by understanding the US Constitution.

Gerald Hulbert Sumas

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North Whatcom County municipal, county governments

Lynden City Council

Lynden City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and the third Monday of every month at the City Hall Annex, 205 Fourth St. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Visit lyndenwa. org for more information, including council agendas, which are released no later than 24 hours before the meeting.

Everson City Council

Everson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the secondand fourthTuesday of each month at Everson City Hall, 111 W. Main St. Visit ci.everson.wa.us for meeting agendas or for more information.

Nooksack City Council

Nooksack City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Nooksack City Hall, 103 W. Madison St. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Visit cityofnooksack. com for meeting agendas or for more information.

Sumas City Council

Sumas City Council meets at 7 p.m. the secondand fourthMonday of each month at Sumas City Hall, 433 Cherry St. Planning Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month if needed. Other committees meet only as needed. Visit cityofsumas. com for meeting agendas or for more information.

Ferndale City Council

Ferndale City Council meets at 5 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month. If Monday is a holiday, then council will meet on Tuesday. Meetings are held at the City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Ave. Visit cityo erndale. org for agendas and links to council and other committee meetings.

Whatcom County Council

Whatcom County Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 105, Bellingham. Visit whatcomcounty.us for agendas and links to council and other committee meetings.

GUEST OPINION

Elisa Claassen

Arvid ‘Arv’

Navis

Arvid “Arv” Navis went to be with Jesus on March 12, 2024. He was born on June 21, 1932, in Long Island, Kansas to parents John and Pauline (Van Kooten) Navis. He was an only child.

While stationed in the Navy in Bremerton, WA, Arvid vis-

ited his cousins in Lynden, where he met and fell in love with Helen Stremler. ey corresponded for two years while he was overseas and then married on April 1, 1955. Arv was blessed with a large family when he married the love of his life, Helen. e couple moved to Denver, Colora-

Brandon ‘B’ Colby Crabtree

Brandon “B” Colby Crabtree, age 50, of Everson, passed away on March 7, 2024. He was known for his giving, loving and supportive

Clarence ‘Bud’ Hoaglin

In the early morning hours of Feb. 3, 2024, Clarence “Bud” Hoaglin passed away

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do where they lived for nearly 45 years, then enjoyed many years as a family in Seattle. Arv worked as a lithographer.

Arv and Helen raised four children: Gary, Pam, Roger and Starla. He dearly loved all of us including his daughter in laws, Cindy and Terri.

Arv took great joy and loved being Papa to his four granddaughters: Kailey, Sarah, Jessica and Emily. Years later, they moved back to Lynden, where

nature. Brandon was the successful owner and operator of A&B Rock, alongside his beloved wife, Stephanie.

In his free time, Brandon enjoyed dirt biking, boating, shing, following the NFL and rearms. He was a man of many interests and passions. Brandon will be deeply missed by

peacefully.

Bud was a doting husband, a dedicated father, proud Marine Corp veteran and loyal employee. Bud worked for the City of Lynden for 18 years and retired in 2005. He was a man of great integrity

and he is survived by his children Michael Clark (Michigan), Mindy Eden (Lynden) Michelle Starkenberg (Nooksack) and Mark Hoaglin (Nooksack). Hoaglin’s funeral arrangements are to be announced.

he loved living and being close to the family. He made many friends here, including his special co ee buddies. Arv will be fondly remembered for his infectious laugh and giving spirit. Arv’s celebration of life will be held at ird Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, which is the same church, on the same day they were married 69 years ago. e service will be April 1, 2024 at 2 p.m. In lieu of owers, memori-

his wife Stephanie; children Samantha, Miranda and Remi; grandchildren Lola and Baker; parents Evangeline and Tom; brother Aaron; and nephews Alex, Luke, and Cole.

Brandon attended Lynden High School and furthered his education at UTI Arizona, specializing in diesel mechanics. He was dedicated to

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als can be sent to these two establishments where Arv volunteered: Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, 3405 N. Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85215 OR Second Chance, 408 1st St., Lynden, WA 98264.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but with the comfort of knowing we will see him again.

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

his work and his family, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him. Brandon’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A memorial service in honor of Brandon was held at the Mount Baker Rotary Club in Lynden on March 16.

James L. Hanson

James L. (Jim) Hanson went to be with his savior on Feb. 22, 2024.

He is survived by his wife Gwen, sons Greg (Pam), Tim (Renae) and Andy (Tara) and daughter Sonja, his step-sons Brent (Tammy) and Owen

belong in the Letters to the Editor, and will not run as a feature article. Articles promoting a vendor’s services, or advertisements disguised as articles, will not be accepted.

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(Connie) and daughters Charyl (Don) and Christine (deceased son Wade). He has 23 grandchildren (one deceased) and eight greatgrandchildren. His memorial will be at North Port School gymnasium in Northport at 11 a.m. April 6.

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EP&O Levy helps Ferndale employ 100-plus educators

FERNDALE — On Feb.

13, Ferndale School District’s voters passed a $64 million levy that promises to fund dozens of programs, activities and resources for Ferndale schools.

e levy is classi ed as an educational programs and operations replacement levy, or EPO for short.

EPOs o er communities the opportunity to in-

vest in school programs or materials that are rarely funded by the state government.

e EPO will be a fouryear levy that seeks to replace an older levy that expires in December.

According to the Ferndale School District website, the levy also funds student support sta members and mental health specialists who are not employed by the state such as therapists, psychologists, counselors and nurses.

Community Calendar

Through March 23

Lynden Winter Ride Sign-ups are open for this year’s Lynden Winter Ride program. The Winter Ride program is a multi-week chaperoned ski and snowboard program for all ability levels, especially beginners. The program is open to all sixth through 12th grade students who live in the Lynden School District boundaries, not just Lynden public students. The dates of the trips are March 16 and 23. More information and the sign-up link is available at www.lyndenwinterride.org.

March 21

Indoor Container

Vegetable planting

Mary Lou Childs will help us get a jump on spring as we create indoor vegetable planting pots on Thursday, March 21 at 12:45 p.m. at the Lynden Community/ Senior Center, 401 Grover St. For more information, call 360-354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

March 22

Schimmel Showcase with piano soloist Jason Stoll

Friday, March 22 from 11 a.m. until noon, piano soloist Jason Stoll will perform in the next free Schimmel Showcase at Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden. Concertgoers will hear a varied fun program that includes classical and early 20th Century gems that demonstrate the wonder of this rare and beautiful instrument.

e website estimates that a total of 102 sta members at the Ferndale School District are funded by the levy.

e levy also helps Ferndale schools a ord academic programming that enhances the average student learning experience, such as an eight-period high school schedule that encourages students to take more electives, special education classes and advanced learning. Accompanying these programs, the levy will also

ensure that students from grades K-5 and 6-12 have devices through the school year and will bolster after school activities and clubs such as the Math Olympiad and Robotics Club.

In a press release that was posted after the results of the levy vote were nalized, many members of the Ferndale School District expressed their pleasure at seeing the city of Ferndale show support for public education.

“I would like to thank our voters for their sup-

port of our schools,” said Ferndale School Board President Kevin Erickson. “ is vote of con dence allows us to move forward focusing on the academic achievement of students,”

“Levy dollars allow us to prioritize funding for extra supports and extracurricular activities for students like after-school tutoring and the arts,” said Ferndale Board Vice President Peggy Uppiano.

Ferndale School District Bond Oversight Committee Member Sandi Mc-

Millan said the best part of the levy is the support it shows for students in Ferndale with special needs. “ is levy means continuing support for special education, which is not fully funded by the Feds and state,” said McMillan. “Our Ferndale community sees the importance in educating our students with disabilities so they will be valued and productive community members.”

-- Contact Luke Seymour at luke@lyndentribune.com.

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March 23

Silver & Gold

25th Anniversary Gala

Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) will host its 25th Anniversary Gala & Auction on March 23 at the Silver Reef Casino, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, from 5:309:30 p.m. It will feature live and silent auctions (win a seven-night vacation in Maui), a Dolly Parton-themed costume contest, photos with ANT therapy horses, line dancing with the Lynden Line Dancers, to name a few. Hosted by Dave and Allan from KAFE 104.1 Radio. Proceeds will fund scholarships for youth and veterans to attend ANT’s mental health programs. Tickets are $95 per person and include a champagne welcome, vegetarian or salmon dinner, wine and auction access. Tickets are available at animalsasnaturaltherapy.org/auction.

March 23

Pianist to perform at Jansen Art Center

From 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 23 at the Jansen Art Center, see Southern California pianist Jason Stoll as he showcases a rich repertoire, from Chopin to Respighi, Price, Bowen and beyond. With a multifaceted career as a concert soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, educator, and collaborative artist, Stoll promises an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance. Jansen Art Center is at 321 Front St., Lynden. For more infor-

mation or to buy tickets, visit https:// www.jansenartcenter.org or email marketing@jansenartcenter.org.

March 23

Charting the World

“Charting the World: A Journey Through Old and New Maps,” with works by Chuck Kitterman, Hannah L. Rivers, David Syre and a selection of old maps from a private collection. At Cordata Gallery, 465 W. Stuart Road, Bellingham. “Charting the World” takes you on an enchanting journey through the evolution ofmaps, from traditional cartography to modern digital mapping technologies. It celebrates the rich history and diverse forms of maps and map-inspired artworks while exploring their enduring significance in shaping our understanding of the world. For more information, email casey@cordatagallery.com.

March 23

Animals as Natural Therapy auction Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) will host its 25th anniversary Gala & Auction from 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 23 at the Silver Reef Casino, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale. The event will feature live and silent auctions, a Dolly Partonthemed costume contest, photos with ANT therapy horses, line dancing with the Lynden Line Dancers, and will be hosted by Dave & Allan from KAFE 104.1 Radio. Proceeds will fund scholarships for youth and veterans to attend ANT’s mental health programs and support

the care of their rescued and adopted farm animals. Tickets are $95 per person. For more information, email jessie@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org.

March 27

It’s Theater, Comedy & Music!

Live from Bellingham, WA! It’s Theater, Comedy & Music! Bellingham City Club turns its focus to local entertainment at its upcoming Wednesday, March 27 program at the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S. Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham. Catered lunch will be served beginning at 11:45 a.m. followed by a presentation by our esteemed panel that will bring the vibrant spirit of Bellingham’s live performance scene straight to you. To register and for more information please see www.bellinghamcityclub.org.

March 30

36th annual Fairhaven Plant and Tree Sale

The 36th annual Fairhaven Plant and Tree Sale is from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

March 30 in the Hillcrest Parking lot, 14th Avenue and Fairhaven Parkway in Bellingham. This one-day sale features local and regional growers and provides the community a chance to buy trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, veggie starts, carnivorous plants, metal art and garden decor. Vendors donate a portion of sales to Fairhaven Neighbors which uses the proceeds for neighborhood improvements and grants to local nonprofits.

Noah Rawls touched on what’s been going right for his ballclub so far and how they can maintain this success throughout the rest of the season.

“It de nitely goes out to the kids,” he said regarding the early success. “ ey put in a lot of extra time this oseason to get prepared for the season. We have a lot of baseball kids who are, rst is baseball and then other sports come after that…

“When it comes to continuing, what we’ve been doing is just staying hard

at practice and getting after it, making sure that every opportunity we get, we’re taking advantage of it. Especially when it’s nice outside and we’ve been really taking advantage of the weather and being outside when we can because I think these guys will continue to hit.”

A major producer of the Lyncs o ensive success through the rst four games has been junior second baseman Austin Engels. Last year, he nished third in batting in the county with a .403 average and through the rst three games of this year, he’s batted .750 with a home run.

“ e kid’s a hitter,” Rawls said. “He spends a lot of time in the cages in the o season working on his swing. He’s got quick hands, he has a great eye for the zone, so I just think he’ll continue to do what he does and mash the ball…

“He’ll keep on this hot start and we’ll probably see his average dip a little bit but it’s not a worry of mine.”

See LC on B2

Ferndale baseball navigating rebuild, more smallball in 2024

With sluggers like Mason and Strom gone, Ferndale skipper Donny Hennigs discusses transitioning

ball has been built on the home run in the past, with names like Mason and Strom, this year’s Ferndale team will sport a di erent brand of baseball. Head coach Donny Hennigs explained his team’s di erent approach this year. “I’m super excited to get back to the present team,” he said. “Stealing bases, bunting, hit and run. One thing I’ve noticed is we’re a lot faster, team speed-wise than we have been in the past. I think we’ll answer the bell and play the game we need to play to hopefully be successful.”

Mount Baker softball set up for big success

Joe Kramer Sports Editor

DEMING — Mount Baker softball aims to return to the state playo s this year and is well-positioned to do so after falling short last year. Having been just one win away from the state championship game in 2022, the Mountaineers su ered an 8-7 loss to Blaine in the 2023 District 1A championship game. ey left the district playo s empty-handed after following up the loss to Blaine with a 13-2 defeat at the hands of Lynden Christian. As far as the Mountaineers are

concerned, last year’s playo disappointments are in the past, and the focus has shifted.

“Last year is behind us,” head coach Ron Lepper said. “ is is all about this year. We just want to improve every game.”

He explained his strategy for fostering that development, as evidenced by his substitution strategy in their 13-1 win against Sultan on March 13. ey’ve since followed up that opening-day win with two more against Naches Valley and Coleville.

“ at’s why today we were able to use di erent pitchers,” he said.

See Mount Baker on B2

Lynden Christian junior secondbaseman Austin Engels smashed a grand slam home run in the Lyncs’ 12-4 win over Squalicum on March 11. Through his first 12 at-bats of the year, Engels has nine hits and eight RBI. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

Ferndale skipper Donny Hennigs waves home Rand Dobbins for the winning run. Ferndale opened the 2024 season with a 5-4 over Squalicum on March 15. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

Junior shortstop Talan Bungard's eighth-inning single proved to be the di erence-maker in Ferndale's 5-4 win over Squalicum on March 15. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

Mount Baker junior shortstop Analee Cohn was named to the All-Northwest Conference second team last year and is expected to be a key producer toward Mount Baker’s success this year. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

concerned about right now... Giving ourselves a chance and, hopefully, having some fun.”

Jeretzky, the senior pitcher/third baseman, is one of several key players returning to Mount Baker’s lineup.

Last year, she was a major producer in the Mountaineers' potent o ense, which led the NWAC in runs per game (12.4). At the plate, she led the county in home runs (10) and RBIs (54). Pitching-wise, she nished third in ERA (3.03).

One of four seniors on the team, Jeretzky shared her message to the younger players as she naturally steps into a bigger leadership role.

“I approach it as helping them along because the people who are

gonna be captains next year,” she added. “Showing them how I would do it and then give them good examples and be a role model, not just on softball, but also in school and life. Softball, it’s a sport but it also sets you up for life too.” She also explained her mindset going into her nal high school season and what she hopes to accomplish. Just go in and play,” she said. “If we make it all the way, then that would be amazing. But it’s my last year. I keep telling myself, I have 60 at-bats, so make those 60 at-bats count the best.” e Mountaineers’ o ense is known for making the most of their at-bats, having led the conference in runs per game in each of the past two seasons. However, last year they nished fourth in runs allowed. Lepper touched on what it will take to address that de ciency.

“We want to be better in the circle,” Lepper said. “ at’s where it all starts in this game. You gotta have someone in the circle who can give you a chance… Force the other team to put the ball in play and then we gotta make defense and that’s the thing.

“We want to play fundamental defense and be solid in the circle.”

In addition to Jeretzky, most of the heart of the order from last year is returning, including junior shortstop Annalee Cohn. e leado hitter led the county in runs scored last year with 47.

Cohn’s double-play partner, senior second baseman Lauren Valum, is also returning. Last year, the No. 2 hitter nished third in the county in runs scored with 40.

Two marquee matchups for the Mountaineers include a district championship rematch against Blaine on April 30 and a rematch against LC on April 10.

Lynden Christian: Winning baseball through four games

Continued from B1

Another factor in the Lyncs early season success has been the play of pitcher/in elder Jonah Terpstra. On the mound, he pitched four scoreless in their 13-3 opening-day win over Bellingham on March 9. At the plate, he went 7-13 through the rst three games.

“Jonah, being our leado guy, he’s been very aggressive,” Rawls said. “ at’s something we’ve talked about over the last three years now… If they’re gonna throw a meatball rst pitch to start the game, take advantage, right? He’s de nitely done that, I would say better this year than in years past.” e Lyncs manager

also touched on the chemistry of the team right now, which has played a role in their fast start.

“I’ll say with this group, there’s a lot of baseball- rst kids,” he said. “ ey spend a lot of time and a lot of e ort, going into the season and getting prepared for it. “ at’s kind of where things have been in years past, it hasn’t been that much di erent. “I just think, this year we have more of those baseball- rstminded kids. “We’ve always had athletes but I think this year with the number of guys we have that are baseball- rst-minded, that will help carry us [the rest of the year].”

Mount Baker slugger Ava Jeretzky’s production should prove pivotal to the Mountaineers 2024 success. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

LC sophomore hurler Eli Maberry tossed five innings and gave up only two hits and two earned runs in a 12-4 rout of Squalicum on March 11. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

Lynden Christian shortstop Jonah Terpstra grabs a hard grounder behind a diving Samuel Kok during LC’s win against Squalicum on March 11. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

Whatcom Homeschool Archery Team headed to national championships

WHATCOM COUN-

TY --- On March 8, the Whatcom Homeschool Archery Team, comprised of 4th-12th graders competed in the 2024 Washington State NASP Championship.

ey won both the Bullseye and 3D championships. Led by juniors Julieanne Pokorski and Ben DeHaan, they topped out 4A schools like Clarkston HS. Pkorski won 3D with a state record score of 288 (top score of the day) and placed fth in Bullseye with a 273 score. DeHaan placed second in both Bullseye (285) and 3D (281),

and narrowly missed rst place in each (by 10 in 3D and one point in Bullseye). irteen archers placed in the top 10 in their respective divisions and quali ed to compete at the 2024 NASP Western National Championships in April in Sandy, Utah. Whatcom Homeschool Archery Team will bring a total of 19 archers to compete. Anyone who would like to donate travel expenses can contact the team’s representatives @ whatcom.homeschool.archery@gmail. com.

-- Acknowledgment: Information provided by coach Julie McGillivray

Ferndale baseball: Room for improved batting

Continued from B1

While Raymond is expected to step into a bigger leadership role, on the pitching side, the Golden Eagles have some promising new arms, poised to make a step forward. Raymond pitched over 20 innings last year and outside of that, most of Ferndale’s pitchers this year will be new to varsity baseball.

“It’s gonna take us a little while to gure out who the guys are gonna be and see who’s gonna pitch the majority of innings for us,” Hennigs said.

One such pitcher is sophomore Nolan Boleak who was given the opening-day starting nod in the 5-4, eight-inning win over Squalicum on March 15. He twirled four innings and struck out six.

Junior Bruce Manibusan and sophomore Fenton Vasak both came in relief later in the game. e three newly minted Ferndale varsity hurlers combined to give up four runs.

“I was impressed by the way he competed for a sophomore, being his rst time out there (referring to Boleak),” Hennigs

said. “Looking forward to good things from him (referring to Boleak), as well as all three of the guys that pitched for us in that game. It’s their rst time on the mound in a varsity game and they all performed up to standard.”

With a 1-0 record under their belt, Hennigs also explained the adjustments his team will have to make to improve over the course of the year. e Golden Eagles bats struck out 12 times in the Squalicum win.

“It was obviously a bit of a slow start,” Hennigs said. “It’s always tough when you face live pitching in a game situation that rst time, getting used to the speed and stu like that. But we found a way to keep competing and grinding all the way through the game and I feel like o ensively is usually a little slower start to the season than defensively or pitching-wise.”

e Ferndale bats will be challenged again by one of the most formidable pitching sta s in the Northwest Athletic Conference on March 21. at being Lynden, who will visit Ferndale with the rst pitch set for 7 p.m.

Ferndale sophomore starting pitcher Nolan Boleak hurled four innings and fanned six in the Golden Eagles’ 5-4 extra-inning win against Squalicum on March 15. (Dennis Cairns for The Tribune)

The Whatcom Homeschool Archery team is headed to the Western National Championships in Utah. (Photo courtesy//Christie Hunter)

Julianne Pokorski established a new state record for high school girls in the 3-D competition. (Photo courtesy//Jessica Pokorski)

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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