Ferndale Record July 5 2023

Flicks in the Park will be held July 14 in Pioneer Village, Ferndale. Grab a blanket or chair after the sun goes down at 9 p.m. — Calendar, A3

Taras McCurdie looks forward to informing our readership. — Forum, A4

Ladies

night at Petals & Blooms

Annual summer show has grown to 50 vendors

By Elisa Claassen

For the Record

FERNDALE — Petals & Blooms Home Decor started out by selling fresh owers from a small vintage trailer. e business evolved into having vintage pieces with orals before adding the current full home and garden decor both at vintage and craft shows and a local retail outlet from the farm. e ladies host a ladies night at the barn every few months but have upped their game from having 15 vendors in May to more than 50 vendors.

On July 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the next ladies night is free and open to the public at 5780 North Star Road outside of Ferndale. Parking is available on site. Five gift baskets, containing items and gift cards from vendors, will be given away.

“Our last ladies night was such a success we decided to add a few more for this event,” coowner Breanne “Bre” McGuire said. e vendors have more than tripled in number and the show went from several hours in length to all day as well.

e list of vendors for the July 8 event are as follows: Bellingham Bubble Co., Chickadee Baby Company, Ziya Active, Shop Jolie Collective, Mary Gold Tales, Cookies with Court, Fern & Arrow, Woodwick Intentions, September Sky Bags, PNW House in the Trees, Paci c Northwest Handcrafted, Flying Artist Company 1, Flora Aura Crystals, Hoag Road Maker Co., Pixie Sisters Creations, Red Aspen Nails, Copper Knot Co., e Orderly Space, Mountain View Flower Farm, Custer Organics, Wrenhaven Vintage Market, K & K Creations, Anytime To ee, Douglas Dollies, Cross My Art Designs, Sorta Southern Vintage and Decor, Pressed by Sophie, Plexus by Kelsie Slaughter, Sparkle & Pizazz, Uncommon Esther, Hardly Basic Creations, Shay, Lelu & Co., Simply Flu ed Cotton Candy, Hints of Sparkle with Nicole, Coat de Fleur, Oliannas, Vintage Curated Co., Goldi Luxe permanent jewelry, Fox

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Families move into new homes

Originally Petals & Blooms Home Decor was founded by a mother-daughter duo Kathy McGuire and Erin (McGuire) Ebbesen. Now the team consists of Shannon Thornburg, Erin Ebbesen, and Bre McGuire, pictured from left in the top photo. In the photo above, the sign announces the farm and store at 5780 North Star Road outside of Ferndale o ering plenty of room for vendors and shoppers for a summer market. (Photo courtesy Petals & Blooms)

A group of homeowners and their loved ones pose for a picture to celebrate their accomplishments of moving into their new houses. Whatcom-Skagit Housing and USDA Rural Development celebrated the occasion on Thursday, June 29. (Taras McCurdie/Ferndale Record)

After just over a year of building, nine Ferndale residents finally see the fruits of their labor

By Taras McCurdie Sta Reporter

FERNDALE — On

ursday, June 29, Whatcom-Skagit Housing and USDA Rural Development celebrated nine homeowners and their families as they received keys to their houses after more

than a year of building them from the ground up.

After Malloy Terrace Two was keyed last July, folks in the Terrace ree area who began building at the beginning of 2022 were in the limelight this time.

Homeowner Serhiy Zablotskyy said he likes the Ferndale area because it’s a nice view, and he and his wife know the people who they built houses with. He said as exciting as it was moving into a new house, the amount of time the whole process took

was tiresome.

“Every week, you have to [work] 35 hours on the side. My wife is a caregiver and homeschool teacher, and I’m working at the school full time. [Finding] 35 hours was the hardest part,” Zablotskyy said.

Vlad Pakhnyuk, another homeowner, said he’s known people who have been involved with this program, and he said it’s the “American dream” to own a home.

“[It’s exciting] having my own place to where I can customize how I want.

I’m into smart home and automation, so I’m very excited to mess around with that and get it set up how I want,” Pakhnyuk said. “As time went on, you learned new skills and improved the ones you had. So, I’m pretty condent if there’s any issues, I can probably take care of them.”

Homeowner Alex Guisewite said with his full-time work at re neries as well as taking care of his 2-year old child, he would See Home on A5

a 2-year-old child and another on the way, which makes the process of moving in even more exciting.

(Above) Ferndale Council Member Jon Mutchler takes a video of Vlad Pakhnyuk and his new house. Pakhnyuk is one of nine homeowners in the Malloy Terrace Three area. (Taras McCurdie/Ferndale Record)

(Top Right) Alex Guisewite (left) and his wife, Madalin, pose for a picture on the front doorsteps of their new house. They currently have

(Taras McCurdie/Ferndale Record)

(Bottom Left) Nina Zablotskyy (left) and her husband, Serhiy, pose for a picture in their kitchen. Many families said trying to dedicate 35 hours each week toward building their houses was the main struggle. (Taras McCurdie/Ferndale Record)

Action Leak Detection serves two counties

Isaac White services people at their homes or businesses across region “as well as numerous other water associations in B.C.”

By Bill Helm Editor

WHATCOM — In 2008, Isaac White’s mother had a leak in her home. A single mother, the repair cost “thousands of dollars,” White said. White also said that this incident back at his mother’s New Mexico home inspired him to get into commercial and residential plumbing.

“New Mexico is a desert and they take water conservation very seriously, but some people do not have the know-how or time to take on these tasks by themselves,” White said. “Everyone needs water and it can be extremely intimidating to think about chasing a pipe you sometimes cannot see, hear or detect without specialized equipment.”

In late-May, White opened Action Leak Detection, which he operates out of his Lynden home. White services people at their

homes or businesses across Whatcom and Skagit counties “as well as numerous other water associations in B.C.”

Not only is White the owner of Action Leak Detection, he’s also the leak detection and plastic pipe locating technician.

Good thing for White that he has plenty of experience in this eld. Six months ago he “had a water line break and with where we live, water tends to soak into the ground leaving no evidence besides an extremely high water bill and possible damage.”

“My own leak generated 3000 gallons of wasted water in three weeks,” he said. “I called every contractor I know and no one could chase this thing, so I had to do it myself. It takes time, patience and although it’s not a perfect science, the tools I have give me a higher probability of locating common leaks in underground services or locating plastic eater lines to avoid

disaster prior to excavation.”

White explained that Action Leak Detection helps customers “by giving them a ghting chance to repair or x their leaking waterlines on their property, when they may not have the funds, or know how to do a full water line replacement.”

“With the hot button issues of water conservation, climate change and high in ation, my business has a massive impact on everyone from the homeowner who is wasting 10,000 gallons annually from a leak they cannot nd 30 feet from their home, to the farmer who is hemorrhaging 80 gallons a minute from a water line in a 10-acre eld,” White said. “I also provide a service tracing plastic water lines for private homeowners.” For more information, visit Action Leak Detection at facebook. com/ActionLeakDetection.

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

Isaac White opened Action Leak Detection in May. Action Leak Detection helps customers “by giving them a fighting chance to repair or fix their leaking waterlines on their property, when they may not have the funds, or know how to do a full water line replacement.” (Photo courtesy Isaac White)

DECOR: Annual summer show vendor number expanding

Continued from A1

Creek Designs, Ferndale Cheer Team

bake sale, Doc D Miracle, Absolutely Nuts, Vintage Restoration, Elizabeth Creations, Vintage Nest, and Hazel & Willow Farm. Kindred Spirits a Mobile Bar will serve wine and beer.

Erin (McGuire) Ebbesen and Bre are sisters-in-law — Bre married Erin’s brother Brent — and Petals & Bloom is their rst business. Erin and her mom Kathy started the business very small. According to the business’ story, Kathy started working in the ower industry at a young age. When Erin was between jobs,

the mother-daughter duo decided to buy a 1965 Bell vintage trailer, remodeled it and started selling fresh-cut ower bouquets on streets throughout Bellingham. With the support of family, friends and customers, they decided to transition into selling vintage decor, fresh-cut owers, plants, home decor and garden decor at local markets and craft shows around Washington.

Initially the women rented a small warehouse in Blaine that functioned as a storage and sales room before the current building was constructed.

Two years later, Bre joined before Kathy died of cancer in November

2021 not long after notifying her social media followers of her diagnosis. Shannon ornburg is the retail store manager. e store is open weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. It is closed on Sunday.

“We are a mix of styles,” Bre said. “Farmhouse is where we started but we try to have a little bit of everything: modern, beach, simplistic. Fall and Christmas are our favorite times of year to decorate.”

For anyone wanting to know more about the small business offerings and events, visit the Petals & Blooms Facebook page at petalsandbloomshomedecor.

Raymond Douglas Chenoweth

Raymond Douglas

Chenoweth, aged 78, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023 surrounded by family. Born on a farm in Enterprise, Oregon to parents Viola and Darrell, Ray grew up learning the value of hard work along with sisters Lena Blodgett (deceased) and Colleen (Chenoweth) Baron. He took pride in raising and show-

Donald L. Cook

Donald L. Cook, age 80 of Bellingham passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born on Sept. 2, 1942 in Holton, Kansas to Forest and Gladys Cook. Don grew up in Bellingham where he met his wife of 64 years, Diana, and they raised three daughters. ey loved the outdoors and through the years enjoyed many camping trips that included shing, hunting and special time spent with family and friends. Don was an avid

ing award-winning steer and hogs with 4H. After graduating from Dayton High School in 1964, Ray attended Columbia Basin Junior College and Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. Ray worked and later owned Pullins Cyclery in Chico, CA. He then worked as a building inspector in California and Washington until retirement. From a previous marriage, Ray was father to three daughters Tami (deceased), Kelly and Kris-

sy whom he loved. Ray married the love of his life Mary (Baron) Chenoweth on Feb. 21, 1998 in Lynden, WA and they enjoyed 25 years together. Ray loved being around people and was known for his deep laugh and generous heart. Frequently at the Lynden Senior Center, he brought joy to others while enjoying puzzles and games. He saw great potential in both people and things reaching out to share his faith and love with others. Ray also loved bikes and recently was xing bikes for others out of his own “bike shop” in the garage. In addition, Ray was always interested in animals

sherman, he enjoyed his time on the river and bay. He loved music and sharing favorite songs with family to listen to, he enjoyed sports and rooting for the Gonzaga Basketball Team. He was loved by many. Don is survived by his wife Diana, three daughters Sherri (Kelly) Vargo, Lorri (Jerry) Jorgenson, Darla (Paul) House, 5 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Granddaughter. Don is also survived by one Brother

Community Calendar

Mondays

Watercolor Painting with Lois

Dahl

Join watercolorist and painter Lois Dahl at 10 a.m. Mondays starting on July 10 at Lynden Community/ Senior Center. Dahl will teach beginner and more experienced skills depending on the student’s abilities. Learn Still Life, Landscape, and Plein air techniques. Four classes cost $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover Street. Call (360) 354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org for more information and to register.

July 6

Parkinson Support Group

The Lynden Parkinson’s Support Group shares strategies to help you with the challenges of life with PD. At 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, Carol Zoet will share her story of how her faith has influenced her battle with Parkinson’s Disease. All people with Parkinson’s and caregivers are welcome to attend. The Lynden Parkinson Support group meets at 10 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lynden Community/ Senior Center, 401 Grover St.Please come to learn and share your experiences of all things Parkinson’s with the group. The group looks forward to meeting you and your caregiver. Questions, call 360-354-1137.

July 7-8

Everson McBeath Friends of the

Library Booksale

From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. July 7-8, Friends of Everson McBeath Library will hold their book sale at the Everson Library, 104 Kirsch Drive. Stop in the alley by Valley Taphouse and shop thousands and thousands of books, DVDs, and other items. Antique books as well. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Everson Library, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that supports the Everson McBeath Community Library.

July 7 and Aug. 4

Food Truck Fridays

Food Truck Fridaysare the first Friday of each summer month at Pioneer Village, next to Star Park in Ferndale. Food trucks from around Whatcom County will sell hot meals starting at 5:30 p.m. Also, there will be live entertainment on the

and birds and could nd an eagle with his telescope or tell exactly what kind of cow was three pastures away. He and Mary would also sing together, harmonizing beautifully. He enjoyed telling stories, sharing interesting facts, and spending time with those he loved.

Ray is survived by his loving wife Mary, daughters Kelly (Ralph) Long, Krissy (Jason) Molander, and Mary’s children Jason (Lynn) Prince, Marea (Robb) Bouma, eo (Megan) Prince and 13 grandkids. He is also survived by his sister Colleen (Chenoweth) Baron and nieces, nephews. Ray always had a smile

Terry (Marie) Cook and two Sisters Joanne Loomis & Shirley Arendell. e family would like to thank the wonderful care by nurses and sta at the Whatcom Hospice House. In lieu of owers please make donations to Whatcom Hospice House 2800 Douglas Ave, Bellingham Wa 98225. Funeral services provided by Sig’s Funeral and Cremation Services.

Clarence R. Miedema

and his deep laugh will resonate in the hearts of those lucky to know him.

In lieu of owers, please send memorials to the Lynden Senior Center, 401 Grover St., Lynden, WA 98264 OR Be e One program, PO Box 124, Lynden, WA 98264 or their website https:// www.betheonetoday.org/donate. His memorial service will be at the Lynden Community/Senior Center on Saturday, July 1, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

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

Clarence R. Miedema, age 93, of Lynden passed away in Bellingham, Tuesday, June 20. He was born Oct. 12, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents Dennis and Henrietta (Vermeulen) Miedema. A memorial service was held at Mountain View Christian Reformed Church, 6678 Old Guide Road, Lynden. Funeral services provided by Sig’s Funeral and Cremation Services.

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. All submissions are subject to review and included at editor discretion as space allows. We reserve the right to edit for content and clarity. Submissions should not exceed 150 words and include contact information. Please submit event information at least 10 business days before your event date at www.lyndentribune.com or by emailing editor@lyndentribune.com. Space is limited and we cannot guarantee placement from week to week. If you would like information on purchasing advertising space, please contact our advertising team at 360-354-4444.

Pioneer Village stage for each event starting at 6 p.m.

July 8

Flavors of community

Racial Unity Now has planned a Flavors of Community event from 5-7 p.m. July 8 in the field north of Lynden City Hall, 300 4th St. Dessert and appetizer tasting, including Dutch, Mexican, Venezuelan, Punjabi and Slavic foods. Free food, also celebrating local cultures. More information at racialunitynow.org.

July 8

Lynden High School Alumni

Association Reunion

Lynden High School Alumni Association Reunion is July 8. Honoring the class of 1973. Welcoming the class of 1978. Hosted by the class of 1974. All classes celebrating 45 years or more are invited. Appetizers, dessert and no-host bar. Cost is $15 at the door, cash or check only. Optional registration at lyndenalumni.com.

Beginning July 11

Summer youth chess tournaments

Beginning July 11, youth chess tournaments will be held weekly throughout the summer at the Ferndale Public Library. Open to players from grades 2-12. Beginners are welcome. Players are placed in sections based on experience and age. Free. Details at northwestchess. infoorWhatcomYouthChess@ gmail.com.

July 14 Flicks in the Park Flicks in the Parkwill July 14in Pioneer Village, Ferndale. Grab a blanket or chair and join us after the sun goes down at 9 p.m. Free popcorn and soda available.On July 14, watch Back to the Future.

July 14-16

Northwest Tune-Up

The Northwest Tune-Up festival comes alive this summer, July 14–16, in Bellingham’s Waterfront District. Three-day festival passes ($150 for adults, $60 for youth) and single-day tickets ($75 for adult, $30 for youth) are on sale now. Twilight tickets (entry at 7 p.m.) for music-only enthusiasts will be on sale starting June 26. Tickets are

free for children 12 and under. For more information, or to purchase tickets, including a limited number of VIP tickets and on-site VanLife camping passes, visit nwtuneup. com.

July 15 Raspberry Pancake

Breakfast

Lynden Community/Senior Center’s

Pancake Breakfast is on Saturday, July 15 from 8-10 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, raspberry sauce for the pancakes, eggs, sausage, co ee, and orange juice. The price is $6, or $3 for kids 8 and under and $5.00 for Player Special. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org.

July 15

Elvis Presley, Celine Dion tribute

One night, July 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Je and Jenn to celebrate the music of Elvis Presley and Celine Dion. This show has sold out every time show so far and we are expecting this one to sell out as well. Je rey Elvis and Jenn Ryan are both local professional singers who have moved on to the national stage and this is the first stop on their 2023 tour down the west coast. See this special tribute at the Lynden Heritage Museum, 217 Front St. A portion of the proceeds benefit the museum.

July 22

Book signing at Eucatastrophe

From 10 a.m. until noon July 22, Eucatastrophe Co ee and Used Books will host a book signing with author R. J. Jewell. Meet Jewell and have him sign a copy of his book The Slaves of Tenebrae: The Archives of Caelum. Also, enter for a chance to win a first-edition hardcover. Eucatastrophe is at 515 Front St., Lynden.

July 27

July Birthday Party

If your birthday is in July, come celebrate with the Lynden Community/Senior center on Thursday, July 27. There will be a special lunch at noon, for $6 to begin the party and then cake to celebrate at 12:30 p.m. Come join your friends at the center, 401 Grover St. Call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunity-

center.org for more information.

July 29

Lynden Airport Open House

Looking for a great summertime event? Come to the Lynden Airport Open House, Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free admission. Free parking in LTI lot on the south side of airport. Public is welcome. No fee to static display your aircraft. Great family fun. Check out the airplanes. Make new friends. Food and drink can be purchased from the on-site food truck. Fire truck for kids to climb on and explore. No pets allowed. Hosted by the City of Lynden. Sponsored by: Local Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 404. Visit chapters.eaa.org/eaa404.

July 31

Learn to Fly Fish Cast with Klaus Lohse

On July 31, at 12:45 p.m., join Klaus Lohse from 4th Corner Fly Fishers for a talk about fly fishing and then we will adjourn to Centennial Park, located next to the Lynden Community/Senior Center, at 401 Grover St., so you can try your hand at casting a fly rod. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Aug. 19

Music in the Park

Music in the Parkis Saturday, June 10 and Saturday, Aug. 19 at Pioneer Village in Ferndale. Food trucks will be on site and there will be kids activities in addition to the live music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m.

Sept. 1-30

Eat Local Month

Participate in a month-long celebration of local food and of people who grow, raise, fish, make and cook it. Meet your chef, farmer, fisher and grocer and experience the unique flavors of the region. For more information, email annikas@sustainableconnections.org.

Sept. 16 Whatcom Farm Tour

Join Sustainable Connections from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sept. 16 for the Whatcom Farm Tour. Learn more at sustainableconnections.org/whatcom-county-farm-tour.

Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing celebrates Christmas in July

Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing is bringing back its annual Christmas in July giving event. According to CEO and Partner Brad Barron, Christmas in July is about giving and compassion for others. e company seeks recommendations July 1-31 for families in need in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan and Snohomish counties.

ree families will be selected by Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing to receive a single-

zone Daikin Ductless Heat Pump installed at their home, a gift that averages more than $10,000 per site.

Also, $100 will be donated to a furnace fund from the sale of each Daikin comfort system purchased between now and Aug. 31, making it possible for more families to be given a new furnace later this year.

e value of the heat pumps and furnaces with installation is estimated at more than $50,000.

Ductless heat pumps also signi cantly cut energy costs for the families re-

ceiving them, Barron said. Family recommendations may be made July 1-31 at barronheating. com/christmasinjuly or in person at either of the Barron showroom locations in Ferndale and Burlington.

Committed to improving lives through its licensed technicians, electricians, plumbers and Certi ed Home Performance Experts, Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing provides a wide range of heating, cooling, solar, electrical, plumbing, and indoor air quality products and services.

It also o ers a large selection of stoves and replaces in its Firelight by Barron showrooms.

Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing has become one of Northwest Washington’s largest and most respected home performance experts with showroom locations in Ferndale and Burlington. Service providers are trained at the Barron Technician School in Ferndale.

Approximately 215 local employees serve customers along the I-5 corridor from Blaine to Marysville, Oak Harbor to Concrete,

as well as the San Juan Islands. e Ferndale location is at 5100 Paci c Highway, along the east side of In-

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

WHERE TO WRITE

Federal President Joe Biden

(D), The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500; Public comment desk, 202-4561111; email form at whitehouse.gov/contact. Website: joebiden.com.

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D), 511 Hart Senate O ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202224-3441; Public comment form at cantwell.senate.gov/ contact. Website: cantwell. senate.gov.

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

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

State Governor Jay Inslee (D), O ce of the Governor, PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA 98504-0002, 360-902-4111; Public contact email form at governor.wa.gov/contact.

Website: governor.wa.gov.

Senator Sharon Shewmake (D), 213 John A. Cherberg Building, PO Box 40442, Olympia, WA 98504, 800-562-6000 or 360305-0356; Public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/ memberEmail/42/2. Or email

Legislative Assistant Sarah Soulliere atSarah.Soulliere@ leg.wa.gov. Website: senatedemocrats.wa.gov/Shewmake.

Representative Alicia Rule (D), JLOB 334, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 985040600, 360-746-3744; Public comment email at https:// app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/1. Or email

Legislative Assistant Rachel Campbell at Rachel.Campbell@leg.wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats.wa.gov/rule.

Representative Joe Timmons (D), JLOB 419, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 985040600; Toll-free hotline: 800562-6000, 360-786-7854. Email: Joe.Timmons@leg. wa.gov or public comment email at app.leg.wa.gov/ pbc/memberEmail/42/2. Or contact Legislative Assistant Hayden Jenkins at (360) 7866854 or (360) 718-5299 or email Hayden.Jenkins@leg. wa.gov. Website: housedemocrats.wa.gov/timmons.

County Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu, 311 Grand Ave. Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 98225-4082, 360778-5200; Email: ssidhu@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/415/County-Executive.

Whatcom County Council Member Kaylee Galloway District 1, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360489-9192; Email: kgallowa@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/3862/Kaylee-Galloway.

Whatcom County Coun-

cil Member Todd Donovan District 2, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-483-8474; Email: tdonovan@co.whatcom. wa.us. Website: https://www. whatcomcounty.us/2261/ Todd-Donovan-Council-Chair.

Whatcom County Coun-

cil Member Tyler Bird District 3 (Everson, Nooksack Sumas), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-778-5021; Email: tbyrd@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty. us/2769/Tyler-Byrd.

Whatcom County Coun-

cil Member Kathy Kershner District 4 (Lynden), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360220-7535; Email: KKershne@ co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: whatcomcounty.us/3322/

Kathy-Kershner. Whatcom County Coun-

cil Member Ben Elenbaas District 5 (Ferndale/ Custer), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-778-5025; Email: BElenbaa@co.whatcom. wa.us; Website: https://www. whatcomcounty.us/3321/ Ben-Elenbaas.

Whatcom County Coun-

cil Member Barry Buchanan At Large Position A, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-2244330; Email: bbuchanan@ co.whatcom.wa.us; Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/1975/Barry-Buchanan.

Whatcom County Coun-

cil Member Carol Frazey At Large Position B, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360-778-5024; Email: cfrazey@co.whatcom. wa.us; Website: https://www. whatcomcounty.us/2996/ Carol-Frazey.

North Whatcom Municipal City of Everson, 111

W. Main St./PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247, 360966-3411; Mayor John Perry, email: mayor@ci.everson. wa.us. City Clerk/Treasurer Melanie Dickinson, email: mdickinson@ci.everson. wa.us. Website: ci.everson. wa.us.

City of Ferndale, 2095 Main St./ P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-3844302; Mayor Greg Hansen, 360-685-2350 ext. 1105, email greghansen@cityofferndale.org. City Administrator Jori Burnett, 360685-2351 ext. 1104, email joriburnett@cityo erndale. org. Website: cityo erndale. org.

City of Lynden, 300 4th St. Lynden, WA 98264, 360-354-1170; Mayor Scott Korthuis, email korthuiss@ lyndenwa.org; City Administrator John Williams, email williamsj@lyndenwa.org.

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

Website: cityofnooksack.com.

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

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

North Whatcom Public education

Blaine School District, 765 H St., Blaine, WA 98230, 360-332-5881. Superintendent Christopher Granger, email: cgranger@ blainesd. org. Website: blainesd.org.

Ferndale School District, 6041 Vista Drive/P.O. Box 698 Ferndale, WA 98248, 360-383-9200. Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, 360-386-9207, email: Kristi. Dominguez@ferndalesd.org.

Website: ferndalesd.org.

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

Meridian School District, 214 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, 360-398-7111. Superintendent James Everett, email: jeverett@ meridian.wednet. edu. Website: meridian. wednet.edu

Mount Baker School District, 4956 Deming Road/P.O. Box 95 Deming, WA 98244, 360-383-2000.

Superintendent Mary Sewright, 360-617-4600, msewright@mtbaker.wednet. edu. Website: mtbaker. wednet.edu.

Nooksack Valley School District, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson, WA 98247, 360-988-4754. Superintendent Matt Galley, email: matt. galley@nv.k12.wa.us. Website: nv.k12.wa.us.

AT THE HELM

Offering balanced election coverage

On Aug. 1 and again on Nov. 7, Whatcom County’s voters will be able to decide who they want to hold across school districts, re districts and city and county councils. e Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers promise fair and balanced coverage of these important elections. However, not everyone seems to agree on what the word fair actually means.

OUR OPINION

Which is why I feel compelled to explain how we will again handle our election coverages this year – and moving forward.

Beginning July 5, we will solicit responses to questions of each candidate in the races a ecting our readers. Whether that be the Q&A format we observed a year ago, or simply a 300-or-so-word statement from each candidate, each candidate will have the same opportunity to work within the

same guidelines.

As for letters to the editor promoting a person’s candidate of choice, we thank you in advance, but we will not publish those. at doesn’t mean the public cannot weigh in at the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record Facebook pages. Brief and appropriate responses to their statements are welcome. But that doesn’t mean attaching 300-word responses to candidate statements. If that doesn’t o er enough of an option for our public to campaign for their favorite candidate, they may, just as our candidates may, purchase advertising space. May the best candidates win.

Former intern now Record reporter

Last June, you may have seen my byline in the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record papers. At the time, I had just nished my junior year of college at Western Washington University and was searching for a summer internship opportunity with a local newspaper to further develop my skills as a journalist before entering school again that fall.

Fast-forward exactly a year later, the scene is slightly di erent. I have o cially retired from college with a bachelor’s degree in news/editorial journalism, and now I am the new sta reporter of the Tribune and Record. I use the word retired because I sometimes like to think that I have done everything and am nished with learning … at least in a school setting.

When I re ect on the several weeks I was applying for jobs during the last few months of school, I now enjoy the feeling of knowing I will kick o my career in an area that I am familiar with while working alongside people who I greatly appreciate and respect. I could not have asked for a better beginning.

From youth and prep sports to food trucks and restaurants to music festivals and various family events, I enjoy the Lynden and Ferndale communities and what they have to o er. Living in Snohomish County all my life and being involved with

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.

school and extracurricular sports, it was di cult for me to take part in the local activities because there was just not enough time left in the day to do everything I wanted. Now, I get to be involved with the community each day. e 2020-2021 year was an eyeopening time of my life. Between elections and a pandemic, journalists worked countless hours to deliver accurate information to the rest of us while also ghting another battle, which was sifting through all the other sources of misinformation so that we as a society were properly informed. e job of delivering news in a timely manner to help people make the best decisions about their lives is a role that I have been excited to take on.

Whether I’m writing about last night’s city council meeting, highlighting a new business owner or helping the sports desk with prep sports coverage, writing and photography are my go-to skills. I look forward to taking many more photos and writing stories that continue enhancing the company’s readership, which I know has had decades of loyal readers.

When I’m not on the beat, you can nd me losing a few golf balls on the various courses in the area or making my presence known at the bowling alleys.

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.

Bill Helm

Taras McCurdie

Mateo Meadows community to offer affordable housing

By Elisa Claassen

For the Record

WHATCOM — Something new is coming to Everson as Habitat for Humanity is combining housing and commerce to an estimated cost of $12.8 million.

“ is is the rst mixed-use project for our Habitat, and not something Habitat typically does,” said Marcelo Pratesi, director of Advancement and Communications for Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County. “It’s a cool opportunity, and we’re still exploring ways to make the most of it.”

Mateo Meadows, according to a brochure provided by the Habitat for Humanity Bellingham o ce, will “create stepping stones to homeownership for populations Habitat has not traditionally served, but needs to as part of a comprehensive and market-supported housing solution.”

e goal for this unique property behind the Everson Shopping Mall, within view of Sumas Mountain and Mt. Baker, is a mixed-use, mixed-income, permanently-a ordable commercial and housing development on Lincoln Street. e project, rather than a single-family residential build, will include 30 townhomes — two-, three- and four-bedroom options — as well as eight apartments and 7,000 square feet of commercial space. One caveat not found with most homes: these townhomes will be deed restricted, which requires the home be sold to someone with the same income quali cations as the original buyer. e homes, according to Habitat, are geared for both the very low-income in the community and others within the traditional Habitat income range.

Habitat says it has quadrupled the number of homes built annually in the last three years but said it knows it needs to do more.

Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County builds homes in partnership with low-income families and individuals in need of safe, a ordable shelter.

Partner homebuyers purchase their

homes with 500 hours of sweat equity, a $500 down payment and a 0% interest mortgage.

“Volunteers are with us every step of the way, and we estimate they typically build 90% of each home we sell,” Pratesi said. “Without them our homes would not be a ordable. We do hire subcontractors for some of the work. e initial groundwork, for instance, requires a lot of heavy equipment, so we typically hire help for that.”

According to Habitat, the median price for a home in Whatcom County continues to hover around $600,000.

e need is great for a ordable housing and Habitat has an application process.

e group’s homebuyer selection committee, run by volunteers, determines eligibility. After the committee, the applications go to another step: seen by Habitat’s board of directors, who are also volunteers, Pratesi said.

Pratesi explained that the di erence for Everson, as opposed to previous projects “is that we’ll be serving 30-130% of the area median income.”

In addition to news agencies, Habitat is partnering with the school district, churches, and reaching out through community groups to bring awareness of the opportunity.

Mateo Meadows

On May 11, Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Everson Mayor John Perry spoke at a fundraising event in Everson.

Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County, the land for Mateo Meadows has been selected, the mixeduse project has been designed, and now the fundraising is in full force while a longtime Whatcom County Housing Authority low-income housing project is being demolished across the Nooksack River.

e Everson City Council approved $20,000 in ARPA funds, the American Rescue Plan Spending monies from the pandemic, that Habitat will use to perform

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sometimes be working 80 hours a week. He and his wife, Madalin, are expecting another child very soon, which adds onto the excitement and minor stresses of building a house and moving in to get settled.

“You sign your life away when you start the program. You don’t go to social events anymore. ‘You want to go see a concert? No, I’m working on a house,’” he said with a laugh.

According to Whatcom-Skagit Housing’s website, houses are built on 5,000-square foot lots, capable of holding threeto-four bedrooms, two or more baths and a two-car garage. Since 1976, there have been more than 700 homes built.

Julia Menkee, executive director of WhatcomSkagit Housing, said the program quali es prospective homeowners for loans, and a person’s income and their family size determines whether they’ll build a three- or four-bedroom house. House designs, Menkee said, are already approved by architecture, so the program pairs a lot with a home, regardless of which homeowner will receive it.

To qualify for the pro-

gram, families must have an income around $40,000 to pay for monthly mortgage payments as well as having a credit rating of at least 640. e waitlist is currently around 3 1/2 half years, but once that time is up, the building process takes just over a year to complete about 8-10 houses.

Menkee said the program has made its way in Skagit and Portal Way, and there are eight more houses being built in the Ferndale area along with

24 lots in Blaine and plans to work in Sedro-Woolley as well.

From sun up to sun down and regardless of the countless hours needed to lay a foundation, build the walls and top it o with a roof while also working a full-time job and raising a family, the process of making a house a home was worth it for these homeowners.

-- Contact Taras McCurdie at taras@lyndentribune. com

minor repairs throughout Everson which is apart from the Mateo Meadows project.

Sidhu opened the event by explaining his support of the upcoming project which took only two days for him to bring Perry onboard. “It’s such a good project that when the opportunity comes, you have to just grab it,” Sidhu said. “Rather than keep thinking about it. Of course we had the approval from the council.”

Sidhu said projects need two things: money to start a project, then gap money when things hit snags and come up short.

“ is a ordable housing is such an issue, not only in our county but throughout our nation,” he said about the many changes in the local economy in the last 20 years. Sidhu, who came to this continent 40 years ago as an immigrant, said he has seen how many families could support their children for college, build a house, have a retirement, and go for vacations.

“You can’t do that anymore,” Sidhu said. “It’s high pressure on our younger generation — people who are starting new families, who are getting out of college, getting good jobs, and they can’t buy a house. is is a workforce development and business expansion problem.”

Combined solution

Perry acknowledged that many people

had last been in Everson to discuss ood damage problems and was excited to have a positive topic to bring them together. “I’m excited to see this come into town. It comes on the heels of us losing 24 housing units at Everson Meadows, so it couldn’t have come at a better time.”

Everson was one of several local towns and communities to lose housing from the 2021 ood.

“ is is really going to ll a gap that we have,” Perry said. “Historically, Everson has been an a ordable community to live in. But with the market being what it is, it hasn’t been that way.  We’ve got a lot of families that have settled here, raising families that are looking for a home so they can stay in the area, keep their kids in school, and  continue to go to work at local farms and businesses.”

Perry said he sees this project as the culmination of over 10 years of looking at different solutions and trying to nd investments for that. e rst step, he said, was for Everson to get grant money to build the road by this site. While he said he favored more retail space, he is happy for this combined solution.

According to Habitat, groundbreaking should happen this summer. However, the organization had not set a date as of press time.

On May 11, Everson Mayor John Perry, above, spoke at a fundraising event in Everson about Mateo Meadows, a Habitat for Humanity project that will bring 30 townhomes, eight apartments and 7,000 square feet of commercial space to the city. Pictured, a rendition of the development. (Courtesy photo)

Grants to enhance quality of life

FERNDALE —  e City of Ferndale provides grants to various human services and economic development organizations to enhance the quality of life for homeless, low-income and senior residents and to promote economic development within the city.

According to a press release from the City of Ferndale, the challenge given the city’s inability to serve all needs for all people and all businesses is to determine how to create the greatest impact with available funding. City sta will evaluate proposals with approval or denial to come from Ferndale City Council as part of the budget process.

Interested organizations can ll out the application on the City of Ferndale’s Forms and Applications page at cityo erndale.org by Aug. 31

Email the completed application to Deputy City Clerk Michelle Williams at michellewilliams@ cityo erndale.org or drop it off at City Hall, 2095 Main St.’

Express

Enrollment

Days at WCC

BELLINGHAM — Ex-

press enrollment days at Whatcom Community College o er personalized assistance and support to community members of all ages who are interested in pursuing further education.

At express enrollment days, receive step-by-step guidance on applying to WCC, academic advising, paying for college, and enrolling in classes.

No appointment necessary. Participate anytime from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 7 in Orca Central, located in Heiner Center. Please arrive by 5 p.m. Apply for WCC today and check out funding opportunities at whatcom. edu.

For more information, or to sign up for a session, visit whatcom.edu/ express. Also, call 360-3833080 or email orcacentral@ whatcom.edu.

Signing up in advance is optional, but this will allow to maximize your time with us. Drop in attendance is certainly encouraged.

New overdose resources website

BELLINGHAM — A coalition of government agencies, communitybased organizations, healthcare providers, and others from across Whatcom County are forming a multi-agency co-

ordination (MAC) group in response to the local opioid and overdose crisis.

A MAC group is a type of emergency response framework that provides policy-level support and supports resource prioritization across all participating groups, and its formation speaks to the urgency and gravity of the situation.

e MAC group in Whatcom County, aligned with the Washington State Opioid and Overdose Response Plan, has ve goals:

• Prevent opioid and other drug misuse

• Identify and treat opioid misuse and stimulant use disorder

• Ensure and improve the health and wellness of people who use opioids and other drugs

• Use data and information to detect opioid misuse, monitor drug user health e ects, analyze population health, and evaluate interventions

• Support individuals in recovery

One of the rst publicfacing results of this e ort is a new website, whatcomoverdoseprevention.org, where Whatcom County residents can now view local overdose data, request Naloxone, or nd resources related to opioids in one central location for local information.

e new website will be updated regularly with additional information on community programs, and resources for community members and service providers. Visit whatcomover-

doseprevention.org to learn more.

Water main work scheduled on 8th Street

LYNDEN — e City of Lynden’s public works department has announced construction activity from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 through Friday, July 8 on North 8th Street between Pine and Ivy. e contractor, Western Re nery Services, will be doing water main work in connection with Phase I of the Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail. Only local tra c will have access to the closed roads, as tra c control signage and a detour route will be in place. Any questions, please call City of Lynden programs Manager Mark Sandal at 360-354-3446 or email sandalm@lyndenwa. org.

Flavors of the community

LYNDEN — Racial Unity Now (R.U.N.) will host a Flavors of Community event north of Lynden City Hall on Saturday, July 8, from 5-7 p.m. to give locals a treat of trying various cultural foods.

According to Ron Polinder, a task force member of R.U.N., the Lynden

community witnessed racial strife during a 2020 parade.

Polinder said it was an “embarrassment to the town,” and R.U.N. was created by people who wanted to see a change. R.U.N.’s mission is to “create racial understanding both now and in the future.

With a focus on North Whatcom County, we are listening and learning about systemic racial injustice and will propose actions to overcome such patterns and behavior.”

Some of the organization’s values include listening to all voices seeking racial fairness, unifying around Biblical truth that society is created in the image of God, educating others about individual and systemic racism and partnering with organizations that coincide with R.U.N.’s mission and values.

-- Taras McCurdie

EversonNooksack Court Reports

NOOKSACK VALLEY — Everson-Nooksack Municipal Court was held June 22, with omas P. Lyden presiding as judge. Santo Ramirez Ventura, 27, of Everson, was found guilty of driving under the in uence. Ventura was ned $848 and sentenced to one day in jail.

Gasoline prices unchanged on average in past week

Average gasoline prices in Washington are unchanged  in the last week, averaging $4.91/g on July 3, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations in Washington.

Prices in Washington are 29.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 49.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. e national average price of diesel has fallen 3.4 cents in the past week and stands at $3.80 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Washington was priced at $3.93/g on July 2 while the most expensive was $5.79/g, a di erence of $1.86/g.

e national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.50/g on July 3. e national average is down 1.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 129.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

GasBuddy data is accessible at prices.GasBuddy. com.

Three Lynden Cal Ripken teams headed to state

Lynden Lobos begin play in Wenatchee on June 6

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

LYNDEN — ree local Lynden youth baseball teams are headed to the Cal Ripken state tournament in Wenatchee starting on July 6.

e 11U, 10U and 9U Lynden Lobos will all be in attendance for the state tournament.

11U: e 11U Cal Ripken

Lynden Lobos had a stellar 17-9 season and rattled o three straight wins to conclude their regular season. e 11U Lobos are led

by Daniel Vander Kooi at head coach and he said their squad is prepared for the challenges ahead at state.

"We have had a lot of fun this year. Some highs and lows, teaching the kid how to play the game the right way with integrity and hustle and controlling what you can control," Vander Kooi said.

Vander Kooi said the kids are excited to get a taste of high-level play this early on in their lives.

"For them to experience this early on and kind of feel some of the pressures, but also the excitement and the fun too. It is pretty cool."

In the 11U tournament, there are two pools of four. Lynden will play every one in their pool and then the teams will crossover to play the other side of the pool. e top two teams com-

ing out of pool play will be in the semi nals.

Should the 11U Lobos win the Washington State Cal Ripken tournament they will head to play in regionals held in Eugene, Oregon

Here is the 12-man roster for the 11U Lobos: Aiden DeBoer, Anthony Freeman, Austin Van Lant, Beckett Hurley, Brady McDonald, Case Vander Kooi, James Spoelstra, Koahn Hersom, Max Lackey, Talen Blankers, Tyler Spidell, Wyatt En eld.

10U: Second-year head coach Troy Taubenheim is leading the 10U Lynden squad to the Cal Ripken state tournament. Taubenheim said he has seen a lot of improvement

See Lobos on B2

Pickleball league growing, thriving in Lynden

Pickleball league brings in 24 teams

Nathan Schumock

Sports Editor

LYNDEN — Pickleball has been a growing sport across the country and it has been no di erent in Lynden.

In March 2022, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill making pickleball the state sport of Washington. Pickleball was founded in Washington in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, contributing to the nomination as the state sport. Washington alone has 300-400 pickleball courts according to data by Pickleheads. Pickleball is thought of as a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. ere are four public pickleball courts in Lynden city limits. All of them can be found at the Bender Fields Rotary Club. Along with the pickleball courts, there are also two full basketball courts, a beach volleyball pit, a cricket strip and climbing

boulders.

All of the facilities were installed in 2020 and since then, pickleball has become a popular Lynden pastime. It has become so popular that there is now an uno cial Lynden pickleball league started by Isaiah Assink and Jaeger Elias.

Assink has been playing pickleball since his youth, but it was always just a casual game to play with his friends and family — it was not until recently that he and Elias had the idea to start a more formal league.

Assink and Elias started the pickleball league last winter with the hope they would get 12 teams interested. ey wound up with 24 teams and a surplus of interest in their league, so much so that they have a waitlist for teams that want to join.

"It was a little overwhelming at rst, but it's been a lot of fun and we're hoping we can kind of double down next year and grow it even bigger," Assink said.

Pickleball is a highly accessible sport as it only requires a paddle and a ball as long as you have a place

See Pickleball on B2

The 10U Lynden Lobos squad are headed to the state tournament in Wenatchee this week. (Photo courtesy Troy Taubenheim)

Three members of the Lynden Lobos 11U team. (Photo courtesy Dan Vander Kooi)

The four pickleball courts at Lynden’s Bender Fields/Rotary Club are behind the site’s two full-sized basketball courts. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune )

Lynden volleyball wins tournament in California

Lions defeat Wenatchee in championship

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

ANAHEIM — e Lynden Lions volleyball travelled down to California on Wednesday, June 28 to play in a tournament against teams from California, Hawaii, Canada and Colorado.

ere were 380 teams present total and 50 teams in the U18 division.

On ursday the Lions attended the team USA practice then on Friday, Saturday and Sunday they competed in the tournament. e Lions went 11-1

over the course of the tournament and defeated Wenatchee High School in the tournament championship.

Lynden celebrated as a team at Disneyland the next day and enjoyed their time in California.

e Lions only lost four seniors from the 2022-23 season and will be one of the top teams this upcoming fall. ey are brining back Haylee Koetje and Ashley Shumate — their two biggest hitters. Along with libero Mya VanderYacht and setter Grace Rice.

Lynden went 20-3 last season and won the 2A Northwest Conference district championship but su ered an early exit at state. It should be an exciting 2023-24 season for the Lions.

Pickleball: Lynden league expanding member base

Continued from B1 to play. is makes it convenient for anyone to pick it up and go.

Assink said it has been fun watching the league and the sport grow in Lynden.

"We have people of all age ranges and all skill levels involved. It has been really fun to just see everybody enjoy each other's company," Assink said. “Like people who play every day are out there with people who only get to play once a week and they're helping them, coaching them. It is a great environment for everybody."

Assink and Elias have considered making two di erent leagues for beginners and more advanced pickleball players in the future.

ey play on Tuesdays and set the matchups the week before with two matches going at a time. Because the courts are public, they cannot reserve time, so they try to keep one or two of the courts open for other people to come and play.

ey also keep standings and post them following each week to show which teams won and how they rank.

e summer league goes from early May until the second week of

August. In August, they are tentatively planning to hold a big end-ofsummer season tournament.

In the future, they hope that the city could potentially back them in acquiring more pickleball courts to support the number of interested people.

Assink added that they would like to collaborate with Bellingham at some point for a Lynden vs. Bellingham tournament of some sort.

e league will take Tuesday, July 4 o for the holiday but will reconvene on July 11.

Lobos: Cal Ripken squads headed to Wenatchee

Continued from B1 from their team over the course of the season and he is excited to see what they will do at the state tournament level.

"We have certainly seen a lot of improvement this year," Taubenheim said. "We have won more

The 9U Lynden Lobos team. The 9U team will be one of three Lynden Cal Ripken teams to compete at the state tournament in Wenatchee.

(Courtesy of Coire King)

games than we have lost, but the most important thing is these boys are having a lot of fun and they are getting a lot better."

e 10U team features a handful of players who have not played on a Cal Ripken team before and are experiencing a lot

of new situations in the sport.

"I would say for the group, half of them have never experienced a state tournament before. But this will be something that they'll remember for years to come," Taubenheim said.

Taubenheim added

that the youth sports in Lynden help these kids grow as humans and develop connections as they advance in life.

"It's always just fun to make new friends and develop those relationships at a younger age," he said.

Last season, the 10U team had a success-

ful state-run but were knocked o in the quarter nals. Taubenheim said he is con dent in his team's abilities and they are always in every game.

"We have the ability to throw strikes. We have a really good pitching sta ," Taubenheim said. "As long as we play to the best of our ability, we could win every game. But we will certainly be competitive and ready to go and have some fun."

Here is the roster for the 10U Lobos: Kruze VanDalen, Hudson Taubenheim, Braxton Stacey, Liam Cron, Alex Johnson, Mason Anderson, Dax Kraz, Zac Holman, Maddux Marcus, Cap Costanti, Konnor Huggins, Brycen Pike.

9U: e youngest group going to Wenatchee is the 9U Lynden Lobos.

Coire King is the head coach of the 9U squad and he said his team has done a lot of growing in preparation for the state tourna-

ment. All of the 9U kids came from machine pitch, so there is a bit of a learning curve as they began play that resembles real live baseball. “ ey have really grown over the season learning the positions and getting a love for baseball," King said. "We have had ups and downs to the season and a lot of growth, some regression, but we are super excited about state."

King said with his team, they have focused more on growing as players and people rather than worrying about wins and losses.

"We are trying to implement more life skills and character building, it's not really the win-loss column at all," King said. ey are going to take the skills they learned and be able to apply to them to their lives.”

Additionally, it is supposed to be very hot in Wenatchee throughout the course of the state tournament. King and his assistants are working on prepping their kids mentally for intense heat, which can be a lot to handle at a young age.

" ese are characterbuilding moments we can be a little tougher, we can overcome these things," King said.

Here is the roster for the 9U Lobos: Matthew Driscoll, Wes Macomber, Ethan King, Kamdyn Lanksbury, Rex DeYoung, Colt Dickinson, Talen Stockton, Jaxson Oaks, Edward Bratt, Wyatt Otis, Ripken Lovelady, Kai Lanksbury, Ronan Burns.

All of the teams will travel to Wenatchee on June 5 and begin play on June 6. e Tribune will release an update following the results of tournament.

Additionally, keep an eye out for next years 9U,10U,11U and 12U tryouts for next year. Tryouts will be in early July or late August, dates are not set yet but will be soon.

Members of the Lynden pickleball league playing in a match. (Courtesy of Isaiah Assink)

The Lynden volleyball team with their medals and trophy after defeating Wenatchee to win the tournament championship. The Lions knocked o top teams from around the country and Canada. (Courtesy of Chris Elsner)

PUBLIC NOTICES

Everson

LEGAL SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 843-23

The following is a summary of Ordinance 843-23 as adopted by the Everson

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

City of Everson, Washington, adopting the Whatcom County Buildable Lands Report 2022.” The full text of the ordinance can be mailed upon request.

M. Dickinson, Clerk/Treasurer

Published July 5, 2023

LEGAL

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 845-23

The following is a summary of Ordinance 845-23 as adopted by the Everson City Council on May 9, 2023. “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Everson, Washington, declaring an emergency, amending section 9.45.010 of the Everson Municipal Code by adopting by reference sections of the revised Code of Washington regarding drugs and controlled substances.” The full text of the ordinance can be mailed upon request.

M. Dickinson, Clerk/Treasurer

Published July 5, 2023

LEGAL CITY OF EVERSON NOTICE OF DECISION

Notice is hereby given that on June 27, 2023, the Everson City Council approved a conditional use permit requested by Paradigm Building Ventures, LLC to allow construction of a residential duplex on a non-conforming lot of record located at 110 Baker Avenue in the Residential-Multiple Use zoning district within the City of Everson. There is no administrative appeal of this decision. Pursuant to Chapter 36.70C RCW, any petition challenging this decision must be filed with the superior court within twenty-one days of the issuance of the decision. This notice is published pursuant to Section 16.01.130(C) of the Everson Municipal Code. Contact the City Clerk at the address below to request a complete copy of the Report of Decision: Everson City Hall 111 W. Main Street P.O. Box 315 Everson, WA 98247

Published July 5, 2023 Nooksack LEGAL CITY OF NOOKSACK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Nooksack hereby gives notice that the Nooksack City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Nooksack Municipal Code increasing monthly water and sewer utility rates at Nooksack City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023. Any party may submit written or oral comments at the hearing. The draft amendments are available for review at Nooksack City Hall during normal business hours. People with special needs who will be attending the hearing are asked to contact City Hall by July 14, 2023 to request special accommodations. Nooksack City Hall 103 W. Madison Street Nooksack, WA 98276 (360) 966-2531

Published July 5, 2023

Sumas

LEGAL CITY OF SUMAS

NOTICE OF DECISION

Notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2023, the Sumas City Council approved a zoning conditional use permit, zoning variance, and consolidated shoreline substantial development permit allowing Mazdak International to develop two manufacturing facilities on a site located at 411 W Second St, Sumas, WA. The approvals included conditions of approval established pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Titles 14, 15 and 20 of the Sumas Municipal Code. There is no administrative appeal of this decision.

Pursuant to Chapter 36.70C RCW, any petition challenging this decision regarding the conditional use permit must be filed with the superior court of Whatcom County within twenty-one days of the issuance of the decision. Any appeal of the decision regarding the shoreline substantial development permit must be filed with the state shoreline hearings board within twenty-one days of the date of filing of the permit with the Washington Department of Ecology pursuant to RCW 90.58, the Shoreline Management Act. This notice is published pursuant to Section 20.08.130(C) of the Sumas Municipal Code. Contact the City Clerk at the ad-

dress below to request a complete copy of the Report of Decision: City of Sumas 433 Cherry Street PO Box 9 Sumas, WA 98295 (360) 988-5711

Published July 5, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

City of Sumas along with the Sumas Water Improvement District is accepting Statements of Qualifications for engineering design and construction management of the FEMA disaster recovery projects. The City of Sumas on behalf of SWID will be providing project administration and oversight of this work. At this time we reserve the right to select more than one consultants for one or all phases of the projects. Statement of Qualification shall be submitted to the Sumas City Hall, 433 Cherry Street, P.O. Box 9, Sumas, WA 98295 no later than 5:00pm on July 17, 2023. RFQ packets will be available on our website www.cityofsumas.com. Minority, Womenowned and Veteran-owned firms are encouraged to apply and will be given equal considerations with all other firms submitting a Statement of Qualifications. For any questions, please call Public Works Director at 360-966-5711.

Published July 5 & 12, 2023

Ferndale

LEGAL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Developers Agreement described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing. The City Council meeting will be held beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023. The meeting will be a hybrid-style meeting, with the option of attending in-person or remotely. The meeting will be held at the Ferndale City Hall Annex located at 5694 Second Avenue in Ferndale. The City will be using Microsoft Teams to livestream the Council meeting. A link to the online meeting and documents may be viewed at https://www.cityofferndale.org/ category/city-council-agendas/. Any interested party is invited to attend the public hearing and offer testimony or submit comments in writing to the City Council. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. Public comments may also be submitted via email to comment@cityofferndale.

marked plainly thereon. The Project involves the proposed access road construction work per contract documents. Said bids will then and there be opened and read aloud. Bidders and other properly interested parties are invited to be present at the bid opening. Bids received after the time fixed for opening cannot be considered. Please contact either Jeff Christner or Tracy Svanda, Wilson Engineering, (360) 733-6100, for project information. Only bids from bidders who have obtained the Contract Documents and have requested to be listed on the Planholders’ List, will be accepted. Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at the City of Ferndale Public Works Department, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 98248. Hard copies are available for purchase ($150 non-refundable fee), or may be downloaded from the project website at https://wilsonengineering.com/bidding-documents/

A deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier’s check, or bond in the amount of 5% of the greatest amount bid must be submitted with each bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City. There will be a non-mandatory, pre-bid meeting for the Project held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 19th, 2023, at City Hall, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 98248.

A site visit to the Ferndale Douglas Well #2 site will follow the meeting. The City shall reject any bid not accompanied by bid security. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. The City of Ferndale is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, Minority and Womenowned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. All bidders must be licensed contractors registered in the State of Washington. All work performed on this project will be subject to prevailing state wage rates. Contractor will be required to obtain

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned Trustee, will on 8/4/2023, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 13, AS DELINEATED ON SHEA STREET HOMES PRD PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED MARCH 1, 2018 UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2018-0300115, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 2276 SHEA ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9812 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/1/2019, recorded 2/4/2019, under Instrument No. 2019-0200231 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from ANTHONY R

MARTINEZ, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as grantor(s), to CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF THE PACIFIC, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2022-1101496 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $22,763.89. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $308,163.80, together with interest as provided in the Note from 6/1/2022 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 8/4/2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/24/2023 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 7/24/2023 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 7/24/2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written Notice of Default

was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 2/9/2023. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NO-

TICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors

See LEGALS on B4

LEGALS

by the Housing Finance Commission: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663) or Web site: http://www. dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/ sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-23951529-BB. Dated: 3/28/2023

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE COR-

PORATION F/K/A QUALITY

LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee By:

Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s

Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-23-951529-BB Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0184935 7/5/2023 7/26/2023

Published July 5 & July 26, 2023

LEGAL

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pur-

suant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. QUAL-

ITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORA-

CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned Trustee, will on 8/4/2023, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 45, PLAT OF PEACEFUL VALLEY, DIVISION NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 13 OF PLATS, PAGES 77 THROUGH 81, INCLUSIVE, RECORDS OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 451 FLAIR VALLEY DR, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/4/2021, recorded 10/8/2021, under Instrument No. 2021-1001129 records of WHATCOM County, Washing-

ton, from MATTHEW MULDER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SEPARATE PROPERTY, as grantor(s), to WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY., as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS), AS NOMINEE FOR LOANDEPOT. COM,LLC, Its Successors and Assigns, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to loanDepot.com, LLC, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20230100509 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $10,628.56. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $169,368.72, together with interest as provided in the Note from 9/1/2022 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 8/4/2023. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/24/2023 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 7/24/2023 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 7/24/2023 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 2/23/2023. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X.

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

with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-23953102-SW. Dated: 3/27/2023 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE COR-

call

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.

of

Representative named below has been appointed

Representative of these

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

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:

The West half of the West half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 19, Township 39, North of Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian, less road. And The West half of the West half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 19, Township 39, North of Range 3 East of the Willamette Meridian, less road. 4. The surface owner of the affected property is: Cale Reynolds Kelli Reynolds 1738 Iowa St Bellingham, WA 98229

6. Date of the first publication: June 21st, 2023

7. Abandonment and Extinguishment: A claim of abandonment and extinguishment of the mineral interests set forth above will be filed upon the expiration of a period of sixty days after the date of the last publication of this notice unless the current mineral interest owner files a statement of claim of mineral interest in the form prescribed in RCW 78.22.040.

DATED June 21st, 2023

Published June 21, 28 & July 5, 2023

the probate court and the named personal representative within 4 months after the publication of this notice. Daniel R. Parr, Personal Representative for the Estate 1379 Nigel Rd Bellingham, Washington 98226 360-595-4559

Published June 21, 28 & July 5, 2023

Probate Notice to Creditors

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES B. HALE, Deceased.

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: June 21,

(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

June 28, 2023

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

JOEL L. NOBLE Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746

Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 306 N. Commercial St., Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225

Published June 28 & July 5, 12, 2023

Public Notice

LEGAL

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILE A CLAIM OF ABANDONMENT AND EXTINGUISHMENT OF MINERAL INTEREST

Comes now, Cale Reynolds and Kelli Reynolds, the legal owner of the following described real property and gives notice of intention to file a claim of abandonment and extinguishment of mineral interest as to the below described real property. This Notice is given because the mineral interest has not been used for more than twenty years.

1. The name and address of the Owner of the mineral interest is as follows (“Mineral Interest

Owner”): John Neher and Marie Neher. Leonard Billman and Vera Billman.

2. The mineral interest held by the Mineral Interest owner was created by Statutory Warranty Deed recorded in Whatcom County, Washington under Auditor’s File No.608764 on June 4th, 1945 and No. 739177 July 11th, 1952.

TAKE NOTICE: That James Dairy of Custer, Washington on June 28, 2021, filed Water Right Application Nos. CG1-GWC1785, to change groundwater certificate 1785 with a priority date of January 14, 1953; CG1-GWC2041 to change groundwater certificate 2041 with a priority date of January 19, 1953; CG1-GWC2109 to change groundwater certificate 2109 with a priority date of June 23, 1954; CG1-GWC2127 to change ground water certificate 2127 with a priority date of January 29, 1953; CG1-GWC4729 to change ground water certificate 4729 with a priority date of July 2, 1962; and CG1-149586CL, to change groundwater, claim 149586 with a claimed priority date of October 1915. The current water rights listed authorize a combined 834 gallons per minute and 366 acre-feet per year for seasonal irrigation of 213 acres to be withdrawn from points of withdrawal in Sections 27 and 28 in Township 40N, Range 2E, W.M. The proposed change under all applications requests to: Change the place of use of each water right to be all parcels associated with the farm in Section 17, 20 and 21, Township 40 North, Range 2 East W.M.; Change the points of withdrawal to include all farm wells located in the NW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 17, and the SW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 17, and the NW quarter of the NE quarter of Section 20, and the NE quarter of the SE quarter of Section 20, all in Township 40 North, Range 2 East, W.M., within Whatcom County; and Increase the combined total number of irrigated acres to 290.9 acres. Protests to this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for the objections. Protests must be accompanied with a fifty dollar ($50.00) non-refundable recording fee. We accept check or money order only. Do not send cash. Send your protest with the $50.00 fee to the Department of Ecology at the address below within 30 days from: July 5, 2023

Department of Ecology Cashiering Office PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611

Published June 28 & July 5, 2023

Summons by

3. The legal description of the land affected by the mineral interest of Cale Reynolds and Kelli Reynolds as follows: Continued on B5

ed; 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 action involves a suit for quiet title to real property.

Date: 06.7.23 Nathan L. McAllister, Attorney at Law, P.S. /s/ Nathan L. McAllister, WSBA #37964 Street Address: 1313 E. Maple Street, Suite 208 Bellingham, WA 98225 Telephone Number: (360) 734-0338 Facsimile Number: (360) 685-4222

Published June 14, 21, 28 & July 5, 12, 19, 2023 LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY

Case No. 20-3-00571-37

Petitioner: Frank Principe And Respondent: Emily Siobhan Principe Summons Served by Publication

To: Emily Siobhan Principe I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Divorce. You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side.

Deadline!

Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is pub-

June

2023.

you do not file and serve your

or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and the court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps:

Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for.

out a Response on this form: FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Whatcom County, 311 Grand Ave #301, Bellingham, WA 98225. 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Frank Principe, 3867 Bay Lane, Anacortes, WA 98221

Date: 06.16.23

Published June 21, 28 & July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023 LEGAL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM Superior Court Case No. 23-200098-37 THE GLEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. JAMES AND CHRISTINE BLACKWOOD, Husband and Wife, and the Marital Community

2017 Front St., Lynden• 360-354-4149

ANTIQUES

Applegrove Junction Antiques-Buy & Sell

1214 W. Axton Rd. #B, Ferndale • 360-526-2305

www.facebook.com/applegrovejunctionantiques

APPLIANCES & MATTRESSES

DeWaard & Bode

Main Showroom: 3944 Meridian Street B’ham

Outlet Store: 4175 Hannegan Road B’ham

360-733-5900 • www.dewaardandbode.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Hinton Chevrolet

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

Imhof Automotive Maintenance • Repair • Restoration

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

Jim’s Automotive Experts, Inc.

102 East Main Street, Everson • 360-966-4440

Les Schwab Tire Center • 360-380-4660 1731 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale

www.lesschwab.com

Louis Auto Glass

1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840

407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232

1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759

Pete’s Auto Repair LLC

6209 Portal Way, Ferndale

360-380-2277 • www.petesautorepair.net

Point S Zylstra Tire

501 Grover St., Lynden • 360-354-4493

Roger Jobs Automotive

Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen • www.rogerjobs.com

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

Service Pro of Nooksack

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

Vavra Auto Body

411 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack • 360-966-4444

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Bank of the Pacific

1800 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-8780

www.BankofthePacific.com

Banner Bank

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

BEAUTY SUPPLIES & WIGS

Sunset Beauty Supply

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

CABINETS

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

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

CARPET CLEANING

Northwest Professional Services

360-354-4145 • www.npsclean.com

191 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Lynden

CEMETERIES

Greenwood Cemetery • thegreenwoodcemetery.com

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

Lynden Cemetery • www.lyndencemetery.com

South Side of Front St., Lynden • 360-647-4001

CLEANING SUPPLIES

Bay City Supply

360-671-7400 • www.baycitysupply.com

P.O. Box 2073, 1250 Iowa Street Bellingham, WA 98229

COFFEE

Cruisin Coffee

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

Lynden Computer Services

360-319-5923 • lyndencomputer.com

CONCRETE

Mt. Baker Mobile Mixing, LLC

360-319-4285 www.mtbakermobilemixing.com

CONSTRUCTION

TSquared Inc Construction & Roofing

Troy Visser • 360-815-2616

DENTAL

Premier Dental Center

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

DRYER VENT CLEANING

Christensen Home Services 360-594-1468 • P.O. Box 29286, Bellingham www.facebook.com/ChristensenHomeServices

EYE CARE

Everson Vision Clinic, Dr. Alex Ilyin, OD

205 W Main St, Everson • 360-966-0445 Bethgutman.evc@aol.com

FARM & GARDEN

CHS Northwest

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

1720 LaBounty Dr, Ferndale • 360-380-0578

415 Depot St., Lynden • 360-306-3800

119 17th St., Fairway, Lynden • 360-354-5671

300 Main St., Lynden • 360-354-1198

102 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack • 360-966-4193

www.chsnw.com

Portal Way Farm and Garden

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

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

FINE JEWELRY

Originals by Chad

521 Front St., Lynden • 360-318-0210

FLORISTS

Lynden Florea

306 Front St., Suite B, Lynden 360-306-8819 • lyndenflorea.com

FUNERAL SERVICES & MONUMENTS

Whatcom Cremation & Funeral

“Our Community’s Most Affordable Cremations & Burials - from $1095” 360-734-7073 • wcremation.com

FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

Colony House Furniture

303 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5554

www.colonyhousefurniturelynden.com

GARAGE DOORS

Overhead Door Company of Bellingham

202 Ohio St, Bellingham • 360-734-5960

www.ohdbellingham.com

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

Nooksack Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc.

250 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Lynden 360-354-3400

GIFT/SPECIALTY SHOP

Appel Farms - The Cheese Shop

6605 Northwest Dr., Ferndale • 360-312-1431

www.appelcheese.com

GREASE TRAP

CLEANING

Lil John Sanitary Services, Inc.

Mark Mellema • 360-398-9828

www.liljohnsanitary.net

GLASS, RESIDENTIAL

Louis Auto Glass

1512 N. State St., Bellingham • 360-734-3840

407 19th St., Lynden • 360-354-3232

1721 E. College Way, Mt. Vernon • 360-424-9759

Lyndale Glass • www.lyndaleglass.com

110 7th St., Lynden • 360-354-3937

6172 Portal Wy., Ferndale • 360-384-5956

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Family Care Network

Lynden Family Medicine • 360-354-1333

1610 Grover St., Suite D-1, Lynden

Birch Bay Family Medicine • 360-371-5855

8097 Harborview Rd., Blaine

www.familycarenetwork.com

Ferndale Family Medical Center • 360-384-1511

5580 Nordic Way, Ferndale

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Lynden Interiors

2017 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4149

www.lyndeninteriors.com

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Walls & Windows Inc. • 360-676-5223

4131 Hannegan Rd., Ste. 104, Bellingham

HOME LOANS

Leader One Financial Corporation

David Ohligschlager, Branch Manager

102 Grover St., #208, Lynden • 360-815-1768

www.daveo.leader1.com • daveo@leader1.com

NMLS #12007 & #422225

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL

Amy Warenski Insurance Agency Inc

8874 Bender Rd Ste 106, Lynden • 360-354-6868

www.amywarenski.com

Brown & Brown

501 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4488

Country Financial®, Len Corneto

102 Grover Street, Ste. 209, Lynden • 360-354-4197

Country Financial®

Lesa Ferguson, Financial Representative

1610 Grover St., Suite B1, Lynden • 360-354-2975

Group of Health Insurance Services, LLC

4202 Meridian Street, Suite 104, Bellingham

360-527-2334 • hicllc.net

Guide Insurance Services

1780 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-2200

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

113 Third St, Lynden • 360-354-5333

www.jefflamphere.com

Oltman Insurance & Financial Services

360-354-5988

8850 Bender Road, Suite 101, Lynden

Vibrant USA

504 Front St. Suite 101, Lynden

360-733-5111 • vibrantusa.com

VanDalen Insurance

Shane VanDalen

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

LUMBER

Vander Griend Lumber Co. Inc.

8461 Depot Rd., Lynden • 360-354-2155

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

MEDIATION

Bellingham Mediation & Consulting

Sheri Russell, JD • 360-255-1666 www.bellinghammediation.com

MEDICARE INSURANCE

PLANS

Jeff Lamphere Insurance

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

VanDalen Insurance

Shane VanDalen

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

Vibrant USA

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

PEST & RODENT CONTROL

Environmental Pest Control Inc.

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

PRINT & PUBLISHING

Lynden Print Company

www.LyndenPrintCo.com

113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444

Lynden Tribune

www.LyndenTribune.com

113 Sixth Street, Lynden • 360-354-4444

REAL ESTATE

HomeSmart One Realty- Kyle Christensen 360-594-1468 • kylechristensenrealty.com

414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham

HomeSmart One Realty- Rick Meyer

Managing Broker, GRI, CRS, SRES

414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham

Call or text: 360-410-1213

Real Estate Support Services, LLC

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

facebook.com/RealEstateSupportServicesLLC

RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE STORAGE

Bellingham RV Storage

Quality Covered RV Storage

Bakerview/Irongate area • Bellingham, WA 360-671-6100 • BellinghamRVBoatStorage.com

RECYCLING, REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS

Green Earth Technology

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

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Brim Rentals

350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411

www.brimtractor.com

Westside Building Supply

8353 Guide Meridian, Lynden • 360-354-5617

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

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

ROOFING

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

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

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

SPORTS & RECREATION

Dave’s Sports Shop 1738 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-5591

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

VETERINARY

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

VITAMINS

Lynden Nutrition Center 527 Front St., Lynden • 360-354-4884

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

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

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

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

Publisher’s Notice All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal discrimination basis, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.