Ferndale Record April 5 2023

Ferndale-based WRS promotes 3 managers

Locally owned company has more than 250 employees. — Business, A2

Ferndale softball loses in blowout to Lynden

Lady Golden Eagles host Bellingham on Tuesday, April 11. — Sports, B1

Business Alliance against forced-electrification bill 1589

By Cal Bratt For the Tribune

WHATCOM — Business lead-

ers raised an action alert last week on an energy electri cation bill they say would add signicant costs upon businesses and homeowners.

e Whatcom Business Alliance called attention to HB 1589, which has already passed the House on a 52-44 vote and was due up for action in a Senate committee on March 28.

e bill did, in fact, pass out of the Committee on Environment, Energy and Technology on a 5-3 party-line vote. Now in Rules, the bill could progress to a Senate oor vote before the Washington State Legislature is scheduled to adjourn on April 23.

e legislation is largely targeted toward Puget Sound Energy as the region’s dominant gas and electricity supplier. If passed, e ective July 1, 2023, the company could no longer supply gas to new residential or commercial hookups.

PSE would also have to le a gas decarbonization and electrication plan with the Utilities and Transportation Commission. Gas backups would not be permitted.

At the same time, PSE would be guaranteed 60% ownership of the clean energy it needs to comply with the state’s 2019 Clean Energy Transformation Act.

Cascade Natural Gas, with fewer than the threshold 500,000 customers, would not come under the act.

It’s all part of multiple man-

dates at various levels of government to move away from fossil fuels. HB 1589 also follows up on the 2021 Washington Climate Commitment Act, which caps and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s largest emitting sources.

Last year, Bellingham became the third Washington city, after Seattle and Shoreline, to require new buildings -- all commercial ones and residential ones more than three stories -- to use electricity instead of natural gas to heat water and rooms. Gas kitchen appliances and replaces are still allowed.

Also, complicating the picture, last November the State Energy Code Council, appointed by the Natural gas to homes for heating is being shut down by some government action to cut greenhouse gas emissions. (Cal Bratt for the Record)

See Alliance on A3

New Pioneer Park stage to be designed

Ferndale School Board President Kevin Erickson, right, discusses with fellow board members whether or not they should accept the settlement reached in a class action suit the board joined in 2022 pursuing claims for damages associated with JUUL and electronic cigarette litigation. Also pictured, Superintendent Kristi Dominguez. (Sarah McCauley/Ferndale Record)

Ferndale School Board accepts settlement after joining suit

By Sarah McCauley Sta Reporter

FERNDALE — Funding is on the way to help educate students around the hazards of vaping.

In 2022, the Ferndale School Board approved an agreement for the district to join a class action suit pursuing claims for damages associated with JUUL and electronic cigarette litigation.

A settlement has been reached and the board’s legal counsel recommended the board accept the settlement. During the March 28 meeting, the board approved a resolution and settlement agreement, setting in motion the process for the district to receive these funds.

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Mark Deebach explained the process to the board and the purpose of the funds. e intent of participating in the suit, according to Deebach, was to provide education and resources to help students either stop vaping or never start.

“From earlier in the evening, there is a need for drug and alcohol education,” Board Vice President Melinda Cool said, referring to the public comment period when community members brought up a recent student death and concerns about drug and alcohol use among students.

According to the agreement, the board is “eligible to receive a gross o er of $85,669.42” and “no general budget funds for the district would be expended on the litigation.”

“What we’re working towards is getting in front of it before it starts,” Superintendent Kristi Dominguez said.

See Settlement on A6

Ferndale will spend as much as $137,000 for RMC Architects to design a new stage for Pioneer Park. (Courtesy City of Ferndale)

First step is with RMC Architects; construction will be in 2024

By Cal Bratt For the Record

FERNDALE — A new Pioneer Park stage will be designed. And

the ideal goal is for it to be built and ready for the 2024 Old Settlers event. Ferndale City Council voted 5-1 Monday to spend up to $137,000 for RMC Architects of Bellingham to do the design work. Actual construction will be about $500,000.

“ is is something that has been waiting a long time. is is something we need to do,” Councilor Herb Porter said. Public Works Director Kevin

Renz said his department has always made sure the existing decades-

old stage is bolstered and strong enough to handle the performers who will be on it for another year, and that will be done for 2023. But there comes a “tipping point” when repairs that have to be made are no longer worth it, he said.

Ryan O’Larey cast the lone vote against, after asking if there were ways the city could cut costs or be surer of where the money was coming from. Jon Mutchler insisted that

See New Stage on A3

Body found believed to be missing woman

Sta Reports

WHATCOM —

On Sunday, April 2, dispatch received a report from an individual who was helping search the area in Maple Falls where Julie MontagueAyers went missing on March 10.

According to an April 3 press release

from the Whatcom County Sheri ’s Ofce, the individual believed he had located MontagueAyers’ body in a deep ravine in a wooded area near the family home.

Due to what WCSO called “steep terrain and weather conditions,” Search and Rescue person-

nel and resources were unable to safely access the area and retrieve the victim. According to WCSO, a plan was developed to utilize a ground team or a helicopter the following day to recover the body. A security detail remained on the scene until resourc-

es were able to return to the area.

Monday, April 3, members of Bellingham Mountain Rescue were able to reach the victim and extricate her from the ravine, WCSO reported. e deceased was turned over to the Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s O ce.

Based on the location and the last known description of the female, the victim is believed to be Julie MontagueAyers, WCSO stated. e o cial identi cation of the victim will be determined by the Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s O ce.

Ferndale-based WRS promotes 3 managers

FERNDALE — Ferndale-based Western Renery Services recently promoted three of its managers to positions of increased responsibilities.

Dustin Bliss was named construction manager, overseeing all aspects of construction operations. He is responsible for managing the people and direction of the division, bidding projects and reporting to ownership. Bliss has 10 years of experience in the construction industry, including eight years at WRS.

Sam Kloes took on the role of general superintendent, in addition to his role as construction technology manager. Kloes has been at WRS

April 17 PSE PSE Public Forum

Interested in clean energy? Join us at the

Lynden Senior Center for a one-hour focus group held by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) on Monday, April

17, at 12:45 p.m.Representatives from PSE will provide an overview of new and potential distributed energy resource programs, with a focus on solar energy. As part of this focus group, you will be asked to answer a list of questions and will have an opportunity to discuss and

six years and has 20 years of experience in

ask questions about DER programs and services that interest you. PSE will compensate each participant $50 for attending the hour-long focus group. Lynden Community/ Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. April 20 through May 7

the construction industry. As general superintendent, Kloes’s primary responsibility is ensuring that WRS foremen and superintendents have the manpower and equipment they need to perform work in the most e cient manner possible. Evan Zofkie, a WRS employee the past ve years, was promoted to project manager. He now will estimate projects for future work while managing current projects to ensure they stay on track with their budgets and schedules.

Disney’s My Son Pinocchio at The Claire Disney’s My Son Pinocchio, Geppetto’s Musical Tale at The Claire Theater, April 20-May 7. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m.

April 20-22,

April 27-29 and May 4-6.

Matinees are at 2 p.m.

April 23, April 30 and May 7. The Claire Theater is

Locally owned WRS, founded in 1982, has more than 250 employees working in local re neries and in the heavy civil construction sector. WRS specializes in civil construction, concrete construction, commercial construction, industrial maintenance, asphalt paving and sealcoating, landleveling and scraping, UAV mapping and inspection, technology and design services, demolition and processing, landscaping, and transportation. For more information, visit wrsweb.com.

at 655 Front St., Lynden. Cost is $15 for adults; $13 for students (ages 10-22) and seniors (62 and older); $11 for children (ages 3-9). To purchase tickets, visit TheClaire.org, call the box o ce at (360) 354-4425, or email TheClaireBoxOffice@gmail.com.

April 20

Cultural appropriation

From 10 a.m. until noon Thursday, April 20, Kim Harris, M.Ed., will conduct an online workshop entitled: “Cultural Appropriation: What is it and Where is the line?” Learn to define cultural appropriation and culture, identify the di erence between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation, summarize di erent perspectives on cultural appropriation, be an advocate for cultural appreciation and dismantlers of cultural appropriation in their sphere of influence. The online workshop will be held on Zoom. Cost is $100 per participant. Please register by 5 p.m. April 18. Space is limited so make your online reservation today at distinctivevoiceconsulting.com.

Dustin Bliss Sam Kloes Evan Zofkie

Don A. Hubbard

Don A. Hubbard, 85, of Ferndale passed to Glory on March 24, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born March 9, 1938, in Newport to Lester and Leona Hubbard.

His rst 12 years were spent in Coulee Dam where his father worked on Grand Coulee Dam as a crane operator.

Don’s next several school years

Muriel A Weeks

were near the McNary Dam in Umatilla, OR, graduating in a class of 18 in 1956.

Shortly after his graduation, Don and a Umatilla buddy joined the Air Force and served for ve years.

He spent the last two years of his hitch in Japan and Korea.

After his discharge in 1961, Don joined his family in e Dalles, OR. It was there he met and married Ann, the love of his

Our sweet beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, greatgreat-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend returned to our Lord and Savior on March 28 from natural death at the age of 94 years young.

Muriel was born in Ogden, Utah to William and Hazel Goodell on Sept. 29, 1928. She married Paul D. Weeks in Ogden Utah on Aug. 1, 1946.

ey had ve children: one daughter and four boys.

e family moved from Great Falls Mon-

Leanne Marie Secor

life. ey spent six years in e Dalles before moving to Whatcom County where he started his new employment with Intalco Aluminum. Don was a machinist for the rst 15 years with Intalco, and was then moved to the planning department where he spent another 15 years. He planned and scheduled the maintenance work, and also wrote safety procedures for the plant.

Church was a very important part of Don’s life. He loved being with his First Baptist Church family, and participating in whatever was going on. He enjoyed volun-

tana in 1965, to Lynden. Muriel is preceded in death by her mother and father, William and Hazel Goodell; husband Paul D. Weeks; daughter Bette Pearson; son-inlaw Steve Pearson; greatgranddaughter Chrystal Hansen and her unborn baby; and ve of her siblings.

Following Paul’s death, she was brie y married to George Hadrath who passed from a sudden illness.

Muriel worked hard all of her life. She

age of 89.

Richard Dale ‘Zeke’ Secules

Richard Dale (Zeke) Secules, was born on Oct. 15, 1933 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He passed from this earth and went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 22 at the

Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Joyce Ross

Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Joyce Ross, of Redmond, age 79, passed away peacefully on

We are sad to announce the passing of Leanne Marie Secor (Brethour) of Bellingham at age 73 on March 11 at the Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care.

teering his time at the church, putting all his maintenance skills to work in the upkeep of the church building. He enjoyed the co ee time after the Sunday morning service and the fellowship with the others there (especially if there were chocolate snacks involved).

After retirement, Don and Ann enjoyed traveling, RV’ing, and spending fun time with their kids and grandkids.

He spent nine years in a volunteer position with the Ferndale Police Department’s S.C.O.P.E. Program (Senior Citizens On Pa-

loved quilting, shing, bowling and being a blessing to her family. She also loved making salsa and caramel corn and she donated blood on a regular basis for as long as she could.

Muriel is survived by her four sons: Mark (Liz) Weeks, Luke (Brenda) Weeks, Matthew (Kathy) Weeks, John (Marilyn) Weeks, sister Cookie (Jerry) Gibson, brother Ted (Darlene) Amsler; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 15 greatgreat-grandchildren. e family would like to give their thanks and gratitude to the Lynden Police Department, Lynden Fire Department, PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Hospital sta and

Richard was surrounded by his wife of 70 years, Jan, and his four children: Cheryl, Nancy, Dale and Todd. He is survived by his grandchildren, Je , Michael, Brady, Andrew, Adam, Laura, Ryan, and great-grandchildren, Lydia, Zoe, Soloman and Nyra.

Zeke was very proud to be a Marine. He served in the Korean War as

Aug. 3, 2022 at the EvergreenHealth Hospice Care Center in Kirkland, after living with Parkinson’s Disease for many years. She was born Jan. 12, 1943 in Bellingham to Stanley and Viola Johnson of Ferndale. At some point after her mother’s death in 1945, she

Leanne is survived by her husband, Ronald Alvin Secor of Blaine, her two children, her ve grandchildren, and her brother, Greg (Ursula) Brethour. Instead of owers, the family asks you to donate to the Alzheimer’s Society. e family will hold a private memorial later in the summer.

Nicholas ‘Nick’ Brossoit

Nicholas “Nick” Brossoit, age 64, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on Sunday, April 2. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Sheryl Tolsma

trol Enhancement) and became their scheduler.

Don is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann; sons Scott and Dave (Jenny); daughter Alison (Je ); seven grandkids and two great-grand kids who will sorely miss their “Papa”.

Don’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at Ferndale First Baptist Church, corner of Washington Street and Vista Drive in Ferndale.

Any donations may be made to the Ferndale First Baptist Memorial Fund.

Christian Health Care Center sta .

To all her family and friends, she bids you farewell with a smile and thank you and God bless you.

Funeral services will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale on Friday April 7. Graveside service at 1:30 pm with a memorial gathering in the chapel to follow.

A viewing will be held as well that morning before the services from 9 a.m. until noon at Greenacres Memorial Park. We love you, Mom. You’re only a breath away. Arrangements entrusted to Moles Funeral Home.

a supply sergeant. During his life he held many positions including the Lycoming Aircraft Engine Company, harvesting trees for Louisville Slugger bats, railroad train conductor and brakeman, concrete contractor, trucker, hardware store manager, Curtis Key salesman, apartment manager and maintenance, drove the Bellingham airport shuttle bus.

went to live with the family of Roy and Amy Allen who lived nearby, eventually becoming their foster daughter.

Gwen graduated from Lynden High School in 1961, Washington State University, and the University of Washington.

Sheryl Tolsma, age 65, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3. Please join the family for visitation on Friday, April 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home.

Zeke also volunteered to drive Veterans to the VA Hospital in Seattle, and volunteered with the Lynden Police STARS program. He was best known for his servant’s heart as he was always willing to help others, no matter his own sacri ce.

Zeke was preceded in death by his brothers Jack and Ray. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

She taught home economics at the high school and community college level before becoming a professor of home economics at Seattle Paci c University.

Gwen is survived by her brothers David and Danny Johnson, sons Brian (Carol) and Brett (Heather), and

Graveside will be Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. at Monumenta Cemetery, followed by the Memorial service at noon at United Reformed Church, Lynden.

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

Wallace David ‘Doc’ Hardman

grandchildren Tanner, Aisha, and Haley. Her husband Al preceded her in death in March 2018. Leave memorials and condolences on Legacy.com. In lieu of owers please consider a donation to the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation.

Gayle Macy

Gayle Macy of Burien passed away at home April 2. She was born to Neal and Mary Polinder Meeboer in 1939. She graduated from Lynden High School and UW. Gayle was preceded by her parents and sister Celia Groen

She is survived by daughters Carole Wakeeld of Seattle and Kim Mitzel of Issaquah, also three grandchildren and a great-grandson. A memorial is planned for a later date.

Wallace David (Doc) Hardman passed away peacefully on March 29, holding hands with his family. He is now in God’s hands, at peace and in

perfect health. Doc was born Aug. 3, 1944. A memorial service will take place on May 6 at 11 a.m. at the Lynden United Methodist Church. Please wear your cowboy boots to honor our cowboy. Arrangements entrusted to Moles Funeral Home.

Alliance: Opposes forced-electrification bill

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governor, adopted code forbidding builders from using natural gas or propane in new construction as a primary source of energy. A heat pump could be used for space and water heating. However, a group of building industry associations has led suit against the code change.

e plainti s argue that the council il-

legally enacted the policy after Gov. Jay Inslee failed to get similar proposals through earlier sessions of the legislature.

e way the Whatcom Business Alliance sees it, HB 1589 could have a major negative impact on homeowners, businesses, grocers and restaurants.

“Prohibiting natural gas for housing will increase the cost of new middle housing between $6,200 and $13,100 more per

unit,” the alliance wrote. “ is doesn’t include the annual operating cost of using natural gas, which is one-third the cost of electricity.”

Bellingham is one city aiming to be 100% carbon-neutral by 2050.

Electrical power is expected to get cleaner in Washington as utilities meet mandates to produce coal-free electricity by 2025, greenhouse gas-neutral power

(including the use of carbon o sets) by 2030 and fully green power by 2045. But the cost of such progress is unclear.

On HB 1589, Reps. Alex Ramel and Debra Lekano of the 40th District were both sponsors. When it came to the House oor, the two Democratic representatives of the north-Whatcom 42nd District split their votes, Joe Timmons going in favor and Alicia Rule against.

New Stage: To be designed for Pioneer Park

Continued from A1 hiring an architect was the “logical next step.”

Councilor Ali Hawkinson said that if the construction cost does rise beyond estimates, the community groups that use Pioneer Park and the stage should be asked to chip in some dollars.

A new stage, while staying at about 760 square feet and using the existing concrete assembly area, will be reoriented more to the southeast, city papers show. e foundation will be built to withstand possi-

ble ooding. e stage will be disabled-accessible and have limited audiovisual components and spot lighting. It will have toilets, a changing room and a storage area. If the ideal schedule cannot be met, construction will begin immediately after 2024 Old Settlers, Renz said.

• Council learned how code compliance happens for the City of Ferndale by the one who heads it up, Kyla Boswell.

While being mostly complaint-initiated, there is a series of steps Boswell

goes through to check against city code, actually see a situation, talk with the parties and then write letters of correction or violation, and follow through.

Boswell said 2022 had 69 cases, and 43 cases are currently open. e biggest categories involve out-ofcontrol plants/vegetation and city ordinance violations. Other problems could be lack of property upkeep, inoperable vehicles, or stu left on city right-of-way.

Councilors thanked Boswell for having the patience and personality to do what could be a thank-

less task.

• Mayor Greg Hansen reported on his trip with City Administrator Jori Burnett to Washington, D.C., to lobby personally for federal dollars for various Ferndale projects. While it is still “we will see” on what dollars come, Hansen said the pair got a good favorable hearing with o cials and were appreciated for making the visit in person. e trip “laid a good foundation” for ongoing contact with certain people, the mayor said.

• Ferndale’s hearing

examiner functions somewhat as a land-use judge on various permitting actions, ranging from subdivisions to variances.

Council agreed to in-

crease the hearing examiner’s hourly fee from $180 to $200 and to extend the current contract with Michael Bobbink two years through 2025.

North Whatcom County municipal, county governments

Ferndale City Council

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

Whatcom County Council

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

Lynden City Council

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

Everson City Council

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

Nooksack City Council

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

Sumas City Council

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

LETTERS

Low-income seniors

‘deserve quality long-term care’

Editor, State lawmakers in Olympia need to support funding increases for Medicaid in this year’s budget. ere is a great human cost to patients, families and caregivers when Medicaid funding is inadequate.

I am the director of nursing at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, where I have the privilege of caring for our community’s seniors, including many who are low-income and rely on Medicaid.

Washington’s population is rapidly ag-

WHERE TO WRITE

Federal President Joe Biden (D), The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania. Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500; Public comment desk, 202-456-1111; email form at whitehouse.gov/contact.

Website: joebiden.com.

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D), 511 Hart Senate O ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-3441; Public comment form at cantwell.senate.gov/contact.

Website: cantwell.senate.gov.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D), 154 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, 202-224-2621; Public comment email form at murray.senate.gov/write-to-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 985040002, 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, 800562-6000 or 360-305-0356; 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.

ing and the state’s Medicaid budget is not keeping pace with demand. In my more than 30 years of providing care, the past three years have by far been the hardest.

Being a nurse during the pandemic was like being a soldier going into war.

We could not recruit people to enter this profession and many burned out. Now just the diehards stuck it out and the inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates are fueling a nursing sta crisis.

While people don’t go into nursing for money, they work because they have bills to pay.

Adequate wages would bring sta back into this eld.

As a nurse in long-term care, you look at your potential future every day. Longterm care isn’t cheap and as people live

Representative Joe Timmons (D), JLOB 419, PO Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600; Toll-free hotline: 800-562-6000, 360-7867854. 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) 786-6854 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, 360-778-5200; 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; 360-489-9192; Email: kgallowa@co.whatcom.wa.us. Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3862/KayleeGalloway.

Whatcom County Council 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/ToddDonovan-Council-Chair.

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

longer, they run out of money.

ere are people who left these jobs because they were thinking about their future and they wanted a better one.

Lawmakers cannot keep asking us to do more with less.

ese are seniors who paid taxes with the expectation that no matter what, in this country, you will receive lifesaving care in your time of need.

By underfunding Medicaid, the state is not living up to that promise. Please show seniors you care by passing a 2023-2025 operating budget that fully funds Medicaid for assisted living.

Washington’s low-income seniors deserve quality long-term care and more resources will help us provide that.

Heather Lewis Lynden

whatcomcounty.us/3322/ Kathy-Kershner.

Whatcom County Council Member Ben Elenbaas District 5 (Ferndale/Custer), 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360778-5025; Email: BElenbaa@ co.whatcom.wa.us; Website: https://www.whatcomcounty. us/3321/Ben-Elenbaas.

Whatcom

County Council 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 Council 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, 360-966-3411; 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@cityo erndale. org. City Administrator Jori Burnett, 360-685-2351 ext. 1104, email joriburnett@cityofferndale.org. Website: cityofferndale.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, 360-3839200. 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, 360-3987111. 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, 360-6174600, msewright@mtbaker. wednet.edu. Website: mtbaker. wednet.edu.

Nooksack Valley School District, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson, WA 98247, 360-9884754. Superintendent Matt Galley, email: matt.galley@ nv.k12.wa.us. Website: nv.k12. wa.us.

Community Calendar

Through April 7

Youth Spring Break classes at Jansen

Art Center

From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. April 4-7, spend some of your Spring Break getting creative at the Jansen Art Center. Young artists sign up for a four-day program and can choose between a morning sampler camp to try something di erent each day, or the afternoon all-out, focusing on one art form all week. For more information, call the Jansen at 360-354-3600 or email info@jansenartcenter.org.

April 5

Discover Modern Daylilies

Birchwood Garden Club will hold its April 5 meeting from 7-9 p.m. at the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham. Marilyn Glenn will be the featured speaker. Glenn is a WSU trained master gardener. The Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation appointed her to be the operations garden manager for the Hovander Homestead Park Demonstration Gardens in 2022. Glenn and her husband, Steve, have a four-season ornamental garden in Bellingham. Their garden was featured as a tour garden by the Whatcom Horticultural Society in 2017 and is an o cial display garden for the American Daylily Society. BGC membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit County.

April 5

Painting with Anne

Come create a painting with Anne Levinson on Wednesday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 18 using acrylic paints. Class is from 1:30-3:30 p.m. You will leave with your own unique finished picture. Fee is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Sign up before is required. The Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

April 7-8

Whatcom County Youth Fair

Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden is the site of the Whatcom County Youth Fair, April 7-8 from 10 a.m. until 4 pm. This is a fun, educational fair that kids can sign up atwhatcomcountyyouthfair. org. Learn to show animals, do crafts, creative writing, chess, lawnmower pull and be entrepreneurs.

April 7

Good Friday Hymn Sing

Please celebrate the Easter season with us on Good Friday, April 7, at Lynden Com-

April 22

Antique Appraisal Fair

Are you curious to know about the history, origin and appraised value of your antiques or vintage collectibles? Whether a family heirloom or garage sale find, bring to the historical Veterans of Foreign Wars in Bellingham for the Antique Appraisal Fair, April 22 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 625 N State St. We will have a group of local antique dealers, appraisers and collectors at the VFW to identify, research and value your treasures. All items from glass, textiles, jewelry, toys, dolls, primitives, military, sports, nautical, souvenirs. Discover what’s in your attic. Dealers do not buy items.

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.

munity/Senior Center. Hymn Singers will lead us in Easter hymns on this special day. The Hymn sing will begin at 12:45 p.m. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

April 7-29

RARE: Recycled Arts Resource Expo Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, will hold the 11th annual Recycled Arts Resource Expo – RARE – from April 7-29. This year, RARE is an event that highlights creative reuse in the form of art through an exhibit at our Allied Arts Gallery, and a virtual gallery atalliedarts.org. RARE also promotes art organizations and facilities that incorporate sustainability in their facilities and programs. Attendees are inspired to take home innovative ideas that recognize the value of using resources creatively. Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community. Email kelly@ alliedarts.org for more information.

April 8

Autism Walk

From 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Autism Walk at Nooksack Valley High School track, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson. First 100 kids get free fidget bags. Contact Amber Klein for more information, 360-393-5525 or amber.klein82@yahoo.com.

April 8

Lynden Gardeners & Social Group

The next meeting of the Lynden Gardeners & Social Group is from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, April 8 downstairs at Rustler’s Front Street Grill, 405 Front St., Lynden. No charge to attend. Topics include flower and vegetable seeds, vegetable gardening, and various show & tell subjects from members about fruit tree spraying, Korean composting, dividing perennials, and principles of Feng Shui in landscape design. Come early for breakfast, best by 8:45 a.m., or stay after for lunch. Place your breakfast order when you arrive at the cash register upstairs, then your food will be delivered downstairs. For more information call or text Mary Lou Childs at (360) 366-6610.

April 8

Wilderness Survival Presentation and Book Signing

At Village Books in Bellingham on April 8, from 4-5 p.m., discover key skills that will keep you alive in emergencies and enhance your outdoor experiences, with

April 22-23 30th annual Mineral Lake Fishing Derby

The 30th annual Mineral Lake Fishing Derby being held Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23 at Mineral Lake, 113 Front St. E.,home of the 10-pound trout. This is family friendly event. We will have a special trout pond and prizes for the kids. There will be vendors, food trucks and a beer garden for the adults. There are still a few camp sites available at the Mineral Lake Lions Den Campground which is where the majority of the activities will be held. For more information, visit minerallakefishingderby.

Jason Knight, author of The Essential Skills of Wilderness Survival and cofounder of Alderleaf Wilderness College. Through this presentation, you’ll come away with practical life-saving skills, a deeper connection with nature, and resources for fun and emergencies. Signed copies of The Essential Skills of Wilderness Survival will be available for purchase. For tickets,visit eventbrite.com/e/jason-knight-theessential-skills-of-wilderness-survival-tickets-575177299787. Contact Village Books for more information at(360) 671-2626 or emailevents@villagebooks.com.

April 9

Outdoor Easter service

A non-denominational annual outdoor Easter sunrise service will take place from 7-8 a.m. Sunday, April 9 at 1613 Central Road, between Hannegan and Noon roads. This traditional service has been held on ahill on our farm for over 30 years.More information is available athttps://barnstorming.blog/annual-easter-sunriseserviceor contact Dan and Emily Gibson atemilypgibson@gmail.com.

April 10

Whatcom Genealogical Society

From 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 10, the Whatcom Genealogical Society will meet at the Ferndale Community Pavilion, 2007 Cherry St. Jill Morelli will talk about building an identity from scant clues. When we are o ered little information, how do we proceed? Research planning, strategy development and the importance of collaboration are all illustrated in this case study, which focuses on methodology of identity. Jill is a certified genealogist who lectures, writes and researches about her discoveries. Visitors are welcome to this event. For more information, email whatcomgensoc@gmail. com or visit whatcom-gen-soc.org.

April 11

Money Matters with Brian Lydiard

Join the Lynden Community/Senior Center on Tuesday, April 11 as Brian Lydiard, from Edward Jones, shares his financial advice and expertise on the current market. Presentation begins at 12:45 p.m. at Lynden Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter. org.

April 11

YMCA Strength Training at Home Workshop

Lynden Community/Senior Center is

partnering with the YMCA to bring you a strength training at home workshop, April 11 at 1:30 p.m. Instructor Tammy Bennett will lead participants through an easyto-do, e ective home strength training program. Pick up some good information on anatomy, muscle strength and endurance, proper form and more. Cost is $12/ person and 90 minutes long. You will also learn about BSAC’s group fitness classes. Bring small hand weights and a resistance band. Loaners will be available the day of the workshop. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@ lyndencommunitycenter.org. Class limit is for 12 people.

April 13 Farmer’s Market and EBT dollars

The Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. Dakota Stranik, director of the Lynden Farmer’s Market will talk about the process and present the opportunity to sign up for these programs. Her presentation begins at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

April 14

Pat Hagen plays the piano

Come join us at the Lynden Community/ Senior Center on Friday, April 14 to hear Pat Hagen play piano for some wonderful music at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be available at noon for $6, so come and join your friends. Lynden Community/Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

April 15

Pancake Breakfast

The Lynden Community/Senior Center is excited to start up our pancake breakfasts again on Saturday, April 15 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Support the Lynden Community/Senior Center by enjoying some pancakes. The pancake breakfast is a fun treat for everyone and a great way to support your local community. Breakfast also includes scrambled eggs and sausage, orange juice and co ee. Cost is $6, or $3 for kids 8 and under. Lynden Community/ Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For more information, call (360) 354-2921 or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.

Our current volunteers are about to retire!

Whatcom Old Settlers Association is celebrating its 127th year with our annual Old Settlers Pioneer Days in Ferndale. We are in desperate need of a minimum of 75 to 100 volunteers high school age and up to be our "back stage" people in various roles on Friday & Saturday, July 28 & 29. is parade is over 100 years old and without volunteers, the parade will not happen!

Volunteers are what makes both Old Settlers and the annual parade happen! Come join us! Volunteer information and forms available by emailing whatcomoldsettlers@gmail.com www.whatcomoldsettlers.com

Lighthouse Mission celebrates 100 years with June 9 gala

BELLINGHAM — Lighthouse

Mission Ministries will celebrate 100 years of providing hope to the homeless in Whatcom County with a gala event June 9.

e evening at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, will include dinner, stories and opportunities to support neighbors who are homeless, according to Hans Erchinger-Davis, president and CEO of Lighthouse Mission Ministries, a Bellinghambased nonpro t organization.

e Light in the Night Gala will begin at 5:30 p.m. with attendees encouraged to wear attire reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties.

Early bird tickets are available through April 12 for $90 per person or $650 for a table of eight.

Remaining tickets will be offered through May 26 for $100 per person or $720 for a table of eight.

Tickets may be purchased at fundraiser.support/LMMGala2023 or by calling (360) 6711562 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

weekdays.

All proceeds from the evening will help men, women and children experiencing homelessness in the community.

Lighthouse Mission programs include the following:

• Ascent Program for men is a nationally certi ed provider of the Genesis Process & Programs, an evidence-based relapse prevention program for substance use and other self-destructive behaviors.

• Agape Home, also a certi ed provider of the Genesis Process & Programs, is achieving sustainable transformation for women and families in crisis, through an environment that is both compassionate and disciplined.

• Base Camp serves 200-plus adults who are experiencing homelessness. Erchinger-Davis said that while “providing food, shelter and care for our friends, Base Camp gives hope, lets people know they have incredible val-

ue, and encourages life-change.”

Lighthouse Mission Ministries has been helping people who are homeless since 1923.

It cares for as many as 310 people each day and provides a continuum of services aimed at ending homelessness through street outreach, enhanced shelters, addiction recovery, spiritual support, and aftercare.

To make a donation or volunteer, call (360) 733-5120, or visit thelighthousemission.org.

Suicide-prevention bill adds infraction for people who voluntary waive gun rights

By Alexandria Osborne

State Journal

Washington

OLYMPIA — People with mental health issues and those who might consider suicide sometimes voluntarily give up their right to possess guns by ling a voluntary waiver of their rearm rights with the clerk of the court of any county within the state.

Under a bill now being debated in the Legislature, ling such a waiver would be allowed electronically and revoking the waiver would trigger noti cation of a friend or relative.

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Substitute Senate Bill

5006, by Sen. Jamie Pederson, D-Seattle, also would create a class 4 civil infraction of unlawful possession of a rearm for a person who has a rearm in their possession after a voluntary waiver has been accepted by a clerk. e civil infraction has a maximum penalty of $25 and each unlawfully owned rearm would count for a separate infraction under the bill.

e infraction was added because the FBI doesn’t keep waivers in the background check system if no infraction exists. “We took the absolute

lightest penalty that we could nd, which is a $25 civil infraction, and put it in,” he said, to satisfy FBI requirements. “While we were doing that, we made some additional changes that are based on ve years of experience with how the voluntary waiver program is working.”

Diane Studley, former school district arts program coordinator, said her parents committed double suicide in 1996.

“I don’t know for sure if a voluntary waiver of these rights for having a rearm would have saved my parents from their double sui-

cide,” she said. “I do know for sure that it is horri c to have your loved ones” kill themselves.

e option to le electronically will eliminate some barriers for some of the most vulnerable people, and a therapist or family member can be alerted if a person attempts to purchase a rearm or revoke the waiver, she said.

Mental health and substance use disorder professionals would be encouraged to discuss a voluntary waiver of rearm rights with their patients if they believe the discussion will minimize

danger to the patient or another individual, but they would not be required to do so.

Pederson said SSB 5006 is a useful suicide prevention because a person who has concerns about their mental health would be able to put themselves on a do-not-purchase list.

If that person goes to a gun shop to purchase a rearm in a moment of crisis, they will come up as a prohibited purchaser, he said.

Aoibheann Cline, National Ri e Association state director, said the threat of legal trouble or

a ne might discourage a person from waiving their rights. “ e immediate e ectiveness of the waiver appears to be an unintended trap,” she said. “ ere is no grace period or lag time to surrender guns without committing a violation under this bill. is notice process seems backwards.”

-- e Washington State Journal is a non-pro t news website funded by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Learn more at wastatejournal.org.

House Bill 1155 restricts collection of health data

By Renee Diaz Washington State Journal

OLYMPIA — Use of consumer reproductive health data would be much more restricted under House Bill 1155, the proposed My Health, My Data Act.

e proposed law requires the consumer’s consent before sharing or collecting personal health data. is prohibits organizations from selling consumer health data not otherwise protected by law.

After an extended oor debate over 23 proposed amendments, the bill received a vote of 57-39 in the state House of Representatives and moved to the Senate.

In 2022, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced his o ce is partnering with Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, and

Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, to propose legislation to increase data privacy protections in the health data sector.

Sponsored by Slatter, HB 1155 is part of a package of legislation designed in response to constitutional protections for reproductive healthcare and abortion rights.

“ is law will give Washingtonians more control over how their health data is used,” Ferguson said in a press release. “ is is a key part of protecting Washingtonians’ access to safe, private, and reproductive care — which is more urgent now than ever.”

Consumer health data includes personal information linked to a consumer’s past, present or future physical health. e bill includes an exception for public or peer-reviewed research and exemptions

for processing covered by existing health privacy laws. e bill prevents health-tracking apps, search engines, and advertisers from collecting and sharing Washingtonian health data without the user’s consent.

“In Washington State, we expect our healthcare data to be protected, and that includes reproductive and gender-a rming care,” said Slatter. “ at means combating predatory behaviors such as the sale of private reproductive healthcare data that leads to restrictions on healthcare in states like Texas. Protecting us from attacks on our most sensitive health data is long overdue. Websites and apps have the tools to protect our data. It’s time they did that.”  ose against the bill said the language in the bill does not protect data privacy,

and it will limit technology already in place in the digital world.  “ is is a broad net that will scoop in company products and services that don’t really deal with anything around consumer health data. But in order to comply, we will have to spend time, money, and resources and make the products and services we use even more complex and entangled than they already are. On the other hand we’re using the government to expand that data, so that concerns me,” said Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima.

-- e Washington State Journal is a nonpro t news website funded by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Learn more at wastatejournal. org.

Settlement: Ferndale School Board accepts after joining suit

Continued from A1 e board also discussed a recently proposed plan to bring a skills center to Whatcom County and approved moving forward with exploring joining the e ort to bring this resource to the community.

“We would enter a feasibility study at this point, we’re not locked in. And unless the legislation passes this, there is no skills center,” Dominguez said. “ is is just to show support to move forward.” is e ort began after Washington State Skills Center Association identi ed Whatcom County as a skill center desert, and now a prioritized location

for a future CTE campus through Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NCTA) long-range plan.

Northwest Career & Technical Academy is an a liate of several Northwest Washington school districts providing free technical and professional training for high-school-age students. Right now, the closest campus for students in Whatcom to utilize is located in Skagit County.

“I had a son who was able to take advantage of the program they ran at Meridian,” Board Member Steve Childs said. “And it was a stepping stone to a career in engineering, and [was] quite successful, so there are perks to this.”

“We may not be able to capture every single program of interest for our students,” Dominguez said. “So if we can keep them engaged in school, and this is one way, we want to make sure, just as Mark said, that we have options for our students.”

“ is is something to think about for the good of Whatcom County students in general. We have a great CTE program,” Cool said. “Other schools don’t, and let’s not make them go down to Skagit to participate in something like this.”

Other points from the meeting:

• Complaints: As of April 3, Executive Director of Communications Celina Rodriguez

con rmed that no action has been taken by the district regarding Nancy Button’s complaint against the school board, district, and Eagleridge Elementary teacher Tammy Alejandre. Another complaint was led against the district and school board by Arthur West on March 28, Rodriguez said.

• Bond update: Footings are in place for the CTE building and it is “progressing nicely and on schedule,” said Deebach.

• Entry plan: On April 19, Dominguez will make the rst presentation of her entry plan and data her team has gathered over her rst few months in the role.

• Student vote: e board may

soon be formalizing a student advisory vote, meaning student board members would be asked to weigh in on items the board is taking action on. Cool was inspired by other districts and explained that “before the chair asks for votes from board members, [the chair] turns to the students and gives student board members a chance to register pro, con, or abstain.” is would be a formality and the votes would not actually count. e goal, said Cool, is to “make sure we take the time to say, ‘What do you think?’ Because the votes affect them.”

-- Contact Sarah McCauley at sarah@lyndentribune.com.

Lynden shuts out Sehome 7-0 in NWC battle

Lions improve to 3-0 in NWC

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

LYNDEN — e Lions girl's tennis team put on a powerful show of dominance against Sehome on ursday, March 30.

Lynden shut the Mariners out after winning all seven of their matches. e Lions improved to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the Northwest Conference following their team win over Sehome.

Lynden senior Sierra Wyant is the rst singles star for the Lions and she was hot early with a 4-0 start in the rst set. e match was defaulted and Wyant took a quick victory. Second singles player, junior Anna Samoukovic impressed in her match

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against Sehome’s Maria Harja. Samoukovic won two sets in a row, 6-2 and 6-0 to remain undefeated on the season. e heralded Newcomb sisters shined in their doubles match.

Senior Adia and junior Kalanie are the rst doubles team for the Lions and they coasted by the Sehome competition. e Newcombs won their sets 6-4 and 6-1.

Last season the sisters placed fth in the 2A state doubles tournament. ey were the rst Lynden tennis players to bring home hardware since 2009 and just the fourth doubles team in Lynden history to earn a medal. is year they have the opportunity to improve on that nish.

While Adia and Kalanie were playing doubles, the youngest Newcomb sister was on the other side of the fence playing a singles

game. Rilanna Newcomb is the third singles player for the Lions and she showed o her young talent against Sehome’s Elsa Ekdahl. Rilanna won both sets 6-1.

Junior Angie Yarovoy rounded out the singles matches as she won both her sets 6-4 and 6-2.

Juniors Grace Rice and Mya VanderYacht are the second doubles team for the Lions and they won both their games as well. ey took the rst set 6-2 and the second 7-5. It got a little dicey during the second set, as they relinquished a large lead, but it did not take long to regain it.

Lynden nished the day with a doubles win by juniors Alex Daniel and Grace Martinez. ey won the rst set 6-3 and the second set was a default.

Lynden tennis will play again at Burlington-Edison on Tuesday, April 11, following spring break.

Lynden softball mercy rules Ferndale, 21-5

Lynden tied for first in NWC

Nathan Schumock Sports Editor

LYNDEN — e Lynden Lions softball team clobbered Ferndale 21-5 in a short game on ursday, March 30. e Lions hold a 6-2 record and they are 4-0 in the Northwest Conference. ey are currently stuck in a tie at the top of the NWC with Blaine and Squalicum. e game ended after the fourth inning in a mercy rule decision because the Lions had extended their lead by so much.

Lynden seniors Chloe Wittenberg and Lucy White were o ensive powerhouses in the Lion's win. Wittenberg racked up three hits and had a team-high four RBI, three runs scored and a walk. White was right behind her as she

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went 3-4 with three RBI and a run scored. Campbell and Childrey DeJong both recorded multi-hit games as well.

Lynden junior Trinity Andrew started the game for the Lions and went two and two-thirds innings allowing no runs, no hits and struck out four. She also added three RBI on 1-4 hitting at the plate.

Ferndale has been having a rough time nding its footing this year. ey dropped to 1-6 and 0-4 in the NWC, which puts them in the basement of the league.

e Golden Eagles will need to turn it around quickly so the season is not lost early.

Ferndale junior Mallory Butenschoen received the loss after allowing seven earned runs in the rst two innings.

Ferndale hosts Lake Stevens on Tuesday, April 11, for another opportunity to break out of their slump. Lynden will also have to wait until Tuesday, April 11, for their next game. ey will be hosting 6-2 SedroWoolley.

Spring sports heading for a break following week three

WHATCOM COUNTY — e spring sports season is nearing a break point as the Northwest Conference schools head into spring break.

ere was still a lot of action last week and tons of scores to recap, take a look below for results from March 28 - April 1.

Tuesday, March 28:

Baseball:

Mount Vernon 13, Nooksack Valley 0

Meridian 10, Oak Harbor 0

Ferndale 11, Lynden Christian 0

Bellingham 7, Mount Baker 6

Lynden 11, Sehome 3

Softball:

Burlington-Edison 9, Lynden Chris-

tian 6

Lynden 10, Oak Harbor 0

Lakewood 4, Ferndale 0

Mount Baker 4, Mount Vernon 2

Sedro-Woolley 18, Nooksack Valley

6 Meridian 11, Anacortes 0

Soccer: Burlington-Edison 5, Ferndale 1

Blaine 3, Meridian 2

Tennis: Lynden 7, Sedro-Woolley 0

Ferndale, Lakewood (results not available)

Wednesday, March 29:

Tennis: Lynden 7, Mount Vernon 0

Track and Field: Ferndale vs. Blaine, Lynden:

Girls — 1st: Lynden (343.33), 2nd:

Ferndale (157.66), Blaine (94)

Boys — 1st: Lynden (398.83), 2nd:

Ferndale (190.16), 3rd: Blaine (59)

Meridian vs. Anacortes, Lakewood: Girls — 1st: Anacortes (118), 2nd:

Lakewood (44.5), 3rd: Meridian

(25.5)

Boys — 1st: Anacortes (69), 2nd:

Meridian (57), 3rd: Lakewood (55)

Nooksack Valley vs. Squalicum,

Mount Vernon:

(Team scores not available)

Lynden Christian vs. Bellingham, Sedro-Woolley:

Girls — 1st: Sedro-Woolley (72),

2nd: Lynden Christian (67), 3rd:

Bellingham (47)

Boys — 1st: Sedro-Woolley (74),

2nd: Bellingham (61), 3rd: Lynden

Christian (46)

Thursday, March 30:

Baseball:

Lynden 3, Anacortes 0

Mount Baker 2, Sedro-Woolley 0

Lynden Christian 16, Lakewood 5

Ferndale 13, Sehome 3

Burlington-Edison 13, Nooksack

Valley 7

Bellingham 8, Meridian 3

Softball: Meridian 5, Lakewood 2

Lynden 21, Ferndale 5

Oak Harbor 6, Mount Baker 4

Squalicum 5, Lynden Christian 3

Nooksack Valley 20, Anacortes 9

Soccer: Ferndale 2, Sedro-Woolley 1

Blaine 3, Lynden Christian 2

Lynden 8, Nooksack Valley 1 Meridian 5, Mount Baker 1

Tennis: Lynden 7, Sehome 0 Ferndale, Mount Vernon (results not available)

Friday, March 31:

Track and Field: Trojan Twilight Meet: Girls — 1st: Meridian (140.5), 2nd: Mount Vernon Christian (137.5), 3rd: Mount Baker (91) Boys — 1st: Meridian (185), 2nd: Coupeville (154), 3rd: Friday Harbor (73)

Saturday,, April 1:

Softball:

Montesano 15, Lynden Christian 9 Lake Stevens 10, Ferndale 0 Lynden Christian 12, Lakeside 2

Soccer: Meridian 1, Sultan 1

Monday, April 3:

Baseball: Mount Vernon 4, Lynden 1 Meridian 3, Sedro-Woolley 1

Anacortes 4, Ferndale 3 Nooksack Valley 10, Mount Baker 6

Lynden junior Mya VanderYacht serving the ball. Vanderyacht and Grace Rice man the second doubles team for the lions. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Lynden junior Kalanie Newcomb following through on the ball while her sister Adia watches from behind. The Newcombs won their sets 6-4 and 6-1 to take the match. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Lynden’s Grace Potter cuts o a short throw as Ferndale’s Hanna Swan slides in safely. Lynden won the game 21-5. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Mount Bakers Kaia Gesmundo curving over the bar. Gesmundo got second in the high jump at the Trojan Twilight Invitational on Friday, March 31. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

LC records 12 first place finishes at track meet

Nathan Schumock

Sports Editor

LYNDEN — e Lyncs hosted Sedro-Woolley and Bellingham for a track and eld meet on Wednesday, March 29.

Lynden Christian was ghting a bit above their weight class in this meet as Sedro-Woolley and Bellingham are bigger schools with larger rosters.

Despite that, the Lyncs had a solid performance across the board including 12 rst place nished and a handful of secondplace nishes.

For the girls, SedroWoolley came out with the best team score of 72 points. ey were followed by LC with 67 points and Bellingham with 47 points. SedroWoolley also scored the highest in the boy's events with a team score of 74. Bellingham came in second with 61 points and LC rounded it out

with 46 points.

LC junior Carson Kruyswijk had a nice day as he won the 200-meter race after setting a new PR of 24.21. He also set a PR in the 100-meter with a time of 11.53.

e always-consistent

Andrew Luce placed rst in two events. He won the 400-meter and the 3200-meter races. He set a new season record in the 3200 with a time of 9:53.49 and a PR in the 400 with a time of 52.65.

Luce is a top runner in the 1A state division. Currently, he has the fastest 800-meter and 1600-meter times in the 1A state. He is also second in the state in the 3200-meter and third in the 400-meter.

Sophomore Mick Owen has been a rising star for the Lyncs. He placed rst in the high jump and in the triple jump. He set a PR in the triple jump with a mark of

37-01.00. He is someone to watch as the season moves forward.

For the girls, senior Avery Vanweerdhuizen had another solid performance. She placed rst and set a PR in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.08. She also was a part of the 4x400 team that placed rst.

As a squad, the LC girls had seven rst-place nishes.

Senior Tessa Hollander crushed in the javelin with a mark of 100-10 and beat the next closest athlete by over 10 feet.

e LC girls were dominant in the other throwing events as well. Junior Tabby DeJong set a season record in the shot put after a throw of 34-01.50. Sophomore Ellie Vanloo continued a solid season after winning the discus with a mark of 95-04.

LC will compete again on ursday, April 13, following their spring break.

Athlete of the Week

Trinity Andrew was almost perfect for the Lions when they played Ferndale on March 30. Andrew threw two and two-thirds innings of no-hit softball. She only allowed one walk, struck out four and got the win.

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a time of 46.11 seconds.

Kruyswijk coming fast out of the blocks in the 4x100 relay. Kruyswijk, along with Johnny Bouma, James Dick and Mick Owen placed second in the relay with

(Nathan Schumock/ Lynden Tribune)

Larson Rische trailing a Bellingham runner in the 1600-meter race. Rische was the only LC athlete that competed in the 1600-meter and placed seventh overall. (Nathan Schumock/Lynden Tribune)

Spring sports schedule for April 5-14

Wednesday, April 5:

Baseball:

Lynden @ Selah at 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 6:

Baseball:

Mount Baker @ Granite Falls at 1 p.m.

Lynden @ Selah at 1 p.m.

Meridian @ Brewster at 4 p.m.

Softball:

Mount Baker @ Cashmere at 4 p.m.

Friday, April 7:

Baseball: Meridian @ Cascade (Leavenworth) at 1 p.m.

Softball: Mount Baker @ Cascade (Leavenworth) doubleheader at 12 p.m.

Saturday, April 8:

Baseball:

Lynden Christian vs. Friday Harbor at 12 p.m.

Monday, April 10:

Softball: Meridian @ Burlington-Edison at 4 p.m.

PREP TRACK AND FIELD

Soccer:

Nooksack Valley @ Blaine at 7 p.m.

Mount Baker @ Sedro-Woolley at 7 p.m.

Meridian vs. Lynden Christian at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 11:

Baseball:

Lynden vs. Blaine at 4 p.m.

Meridian vs. Mount Baker at 4 p.m.

Ferndale vs. Nooksack Valley at 4 p.m.

Mount Baker vs. Squalicum at 4:30 p.m.

Softball:

Lynden vs. Sedro-Woolley

Nooksack Valley @ Blaine at 4 p.m.

Mount Baker vs. Burlington-Edison at 4:30 p.m.

Ferndale vs. Bellingham at 5 p.m.

Soccer:

Lynden @ Squalicum at 7 p.m.

Ferndale @ Sehome at 7 p.m.

Tennis:

Ferndale @ Sedro-Woolley at 3:30 p.m.

Lynden @ Burlington-Edison at 3:45 p.m.

Boys golf:

Gamble sand Golf Invite at 4 p.m.

Girls golf:

Ferndale, Lynden, Meridian, Mount

Baker at Anacortes at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12:

Baseball:

Ferndale @ Burlington-Edison at 4 p.m.

Meridian vs. Blaine at 4 p.m.

Lynden Christian vs. Anacortes at 4:30

p.m.

Mount Baker vs. Lynden at 4:30 p.m.

Nooksack Valley @ Squalicum at 6

p.m.

Softball:

Meridian vs. South Whidbey

Mount Baker vs. Lynden Christian at 4:30 p.m.

Soccer:

Nooksack Valley vs. Lynden Christian

Mount Baker vs. Blaine at 4:30 p.m.

Meridian vs. Anacortes at 7 p.m.

Track and Field:

Mount Vernon vs. Lynden, Sehome at 3:30 p.m.

Anacortes vs. Ferndale, Lakewood at 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 13:

Softball: Ferndale @ Sedro-Woolley at 4:30 p.m.

Nooksack Valley vs. Lynden at 4:30 p.m.

Soccer:

Lynden vs. Burlington-Edison at 4:30 p.m.

Ferndale @ Bellingham at 7 p.m.

Track and Field:

Lynden Christian vs. Meridian, Mount Baker, Blaine, Nooksack Valley at 4 p.m.

Tennis:

Lynden @ Blaine at 4 p.m.

Ferndale vs. Sehome at 4 p.m.

Boys golf:

Nooksack Valley, Ferndale, Lynden Christian @ Sedro-Woolley at 3 p.m.

Lynden, Meridian, Mount Baker @ Bellingham at 3 p.m.

Friday, April 14:

Baseball:

Mount Baker @ Burlington-Edison at 4 p.m.

Lynden vs. Bellingham at 4 p.m.

Meridian @ Mount Vernon at 4 p.m.

Ferndale vs. Oak Harbor at 4 p.m.

Nooksack Valley vs. Lynden Christian at 4:30 p.m.

Softball: Meridian vs. Mount Baker at 4 p.m.

Ferndale vs. La Conner at 4 p.m.

Lynden Christian vs. Blaine at 4:30 p.m.

Lynden track logs team win over Ferndale, Blaine

Nathan Schumock

Sports Editor

BLAINE — Ferndale, Blaine and Lynden competed in a Northwest Conference track meet on Wednesday, March 29.

Ferndale was hosting the meet, but because their stadium and eld are being renovated the meet was held at Blaine.

e Lynden boys and girls dominated the meet. e Lynden boys led with a team score of 398.83, followed by Ferndale with 190.16 and Blaine with 56.

e Lynden girls recorded a team score of 343.33, then

Ferndale at 157.66 and Blaine with 94.

Lynden recorded 27 rst-place nishes, followed by Ferndale with six and Blaine with four. Lynden senior Porter Wilhite was one of the standouts from the Lions. Wilhite placed rst in four di erent events. He won the high jump with a score of 6-01.00, the 200-meter race with a time of 23.82 and set a PR in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 16.18.

Wilhite was also a member of the 4x100 relay race that Lynden placed rst in.

e 4x100 relay team was comprised of Wilhite, Troy

Petz, Daniel Bowler and Maximus Assink. ey won with a time of 44.96. Petz was another athlete that logged more than one rst-place nish. Petz set a new PR in the shot put with a throw of 43-09.50 and was a member of the 4x100 team as mentioned above.

e Lynden girls had a fantastic performances as well. Junior Charlotte Martin set a PR in the long jump after a score of 1405.50. She also won in the triple jump with a score of 30-00.75.

Faith VanBrocklin is a player to watch this year as she had another solid

Ferndale declines to renew volleyball coach

Patti Hoelzle’s contract

Nathan Schumock

Sports Editor

FERNDALE — Ferndale High School will not be renewing volleyball coach Patti Hoelzle’s contract for the 2023 season.

Hoelzle had been the head coach for Ferndale for the last 16 years and has lead them to a overall record of 213-95. She also led them to the state tournament every year for the last nine years.

Hoelzle said in a statement addressing her players, “I am very sad to say that I will no longer be the head coach of Ferndale Volleyball due to the district and FHS administrators deciding to ‘go in a di erent direction.’ I want to be clear that this is not my choosing and if I had my way, I would be here for all of your high school careers.”

“I have always done my very best, along with my amazing coaching sta , to ensure that each player is able to grow and thrive in a safe environment within our program. We are humans leading humans and we don’t always get it perfect, but we try to resolve anything that comes up in an equitable and meaningful way for all parties.”

Ferndale High School’s executive director of communications, Celina Rodriquez said in an email statement, “Coach Hoelzle has led the volleyball program and its success over the last 16 years. After

careful consideration and evaluation of our program, we have decided to move in a di erent direction for the upcoming season.”

“We cannot comment on a personnel decision, which is by its nature, condential. However, decisions like this are not ones we take lightly.”

“We are committed to nding a new head coach

who will continue to uphold the standards of our program and provide a positive and rewarding experience for our studentathletes. We appreciate Coach Hoelzle’s dedication during her time as head coach.” is story will be updated when the Tribune acquires more information.

performance at this meet. VanBrocklin contributed to a rst-place nish in the 4x100 relay and the 4x200 relay. She also placed rst in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 49.58.

For Ferndale, senior Ellie Ochoa was one of the highlights. Ochoa placed rst in the 200 and 400-meter races and second in the javelin. She set a PR in the javelin with a throw of 9008. In the 200 and 400, she set new season records for herself.

e Finsrud brothers shined for Ferndale in the pole vault. Adrian Finsrud recorded a vault of 13-03.00

and just barely edged his brother Andrew who hit 13 at. With spring break coming up, there is a lull in track action across the next

week and a half. Ferndale doe not compete again until Saturday, April 8 and Lynden has to wait until Wednesday, April 12 for their next meet.

the agency, the City of Lynden has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment should standard conditions be met. Copies of the DNS are available from the City of Lynden, 300 4th St., WA. The public is invited to comment on this DNS by submitting written comments to Heidi Gudde, Planning Director, no later than April 19, 2023, at 300 4th Street, Lynden, WA 98264.

Published April 5, 2023

FOR

applicable email addresses, name of Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, and sub-consultants, along with proposed employees for the project. All proposals shall be in 11 point font and not exceed 15 single-sided pages. Five (5) paper copies and one (1) digital copy (on USB) must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. April 27, 2023, to the City of Lynden, Public Works Department, 300 4th Street, Lynden, WA 98264. Late submittals, fax and/or electronic submittals will not be considered. The City of Lynden reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The City of Lynden in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination based on disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Mark Sandal at sandalm@lyndenwa.org or by calling (360) 354-3446.

The City of Lynden, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to

this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The selection of a consultant for this project will be made from qualified consultants responding to this Request. All firms responding will be evaluated, scored, and ranked based on the following criteria areas:

• Qualifications of proposed project manager and project team with Federal Highway Emergency Relief (FHWA-ER) other relevant public projects.

• Commitment of project manager to timely completion of this emergency repair project.

• Provide past project references that demonstrate:

• Experience completing environmental permitting and cultural resources review for a FHWA-ER funded project over a fish-bearing stream.

• Experience on design of public culvert/bridges, utilities, and streets.

• Local Whatcom County experience and presence will be considered for emergency design and permitting and response time to the project site. All questions regarding this matter should be directed to Mark Sandal, Programs Manager City of Lynden Public Works 300 4th Street Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 354-3446 Email sandalm@lyndenwa.org

Published April 5 & 12, 2023 Sumas LEGAL ORDINANCE NO. 1802 ORDINANCE 1802 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUMAS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE 2023 SALARY STEP SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023.

Published April 5, 2023

Ferndale LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

The City of Ferndale has received application(s) from the applicant referenced below for a proposed comprehensive plan amendment within the city limits. Based on review of the materials submitted, the development applications have been determined to be complete. The City has received and reviewed a SEPA checklist for probable adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposed project and expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this project. Pursuant to Title14 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the City’s receipt of the non-project comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment application. The public and affected agencies are invited to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project and receive copies of the subsequent Threshold Determination (the DNS), if requested. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the pro-

Notice of Trustee’s Sale

LEGALS

Continued from B4

principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses:

Brooke Langley 8664 Valley Court Maple Falls WA 98266

Robert Volkwein 8664 Valley Court Maple Falls WA 98266

Robert Volkwein 7951 67th St. N Pinellas Park FL 33781

Robert Volkwein

c/o Luke Larson, Attorney 114 W. Magnolia Street, Ste. 432 Bellingham WA 98225 by both first class and certified mail on November 10, 2022, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and Borrower and Grantor were personally served on November 10, 2022, 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 posting.

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

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 have only 20 days from the recording date on 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, Telephone: 1-877-894-4663, Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Telephone: 1-800569-4287, Web site: http:// www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListActon=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc

The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys,

Telephone: 1-800-606-4819, Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-

with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: March 22, 2023 The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on March 15, 2023, at Bellingham, WA that the foregoing in true and correct. Notice Agent Notice Agent: Danny Anderson Attorney for the Notice Agent: Ian P. McCurdy Address for Mailing or Service: 400 North Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Published March 22, 29 & April 5, 2023 LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHATCOM In re the Estate of: Robert Timothy Wunschel, Decedent. No. 23-4-00178-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

Notice to Creditors

Probate Notice to Creditors

notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim

The Administratrix named below has been appointed as Administratrix of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administratrix or the Administratrix’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administratrix served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

of filing copy of Notice to

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION 03/22/23 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Thomas J. Paulus Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746 Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC 306 N. Commercial St., Suite B Bellingham, WA 98225

Published March 22, 29 & April 5, 2023

LEGAL SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(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 de-

Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

within

claim must be pre-

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 April 5, 2023

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

GLASS, CONT.

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

360-354-2129

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

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

414 W. Bakerview Rd. #103, Bellingham

Real Estate Support Services, LLC

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

facebook.com/RealEstateSupportServicesLLC

RE/MAX Whatcom County- Rick Meyer

Branch Manager, GRI, CRS, SRES 1841 Front St, Lynden • 360-410-1213 www.meyermax.com • rmeyer@remax.net

RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE STORAGE

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

RECYCLING, REMOVAL & YARD DEBRIS

Green Earth Technology

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

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Brim Rentals 350 Duffner Dr, Lynden • 360-354-4411 www.brimtractor.com

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

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

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

ROOFING

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

SEPTIC INSTALLATION

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

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

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

SOLAR & REFRIGERATION

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

License # GLACIPL858KO

SPORTS & RECREATION

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

VETERINARY

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

VITAMINS

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

Scenes from the Trojan Twilight Invitational

Meridian hosted the Trojan Twilight Invitational on Friday, March 31. Mount Baker and Nooksack Valley attended the meet, among other nonconference schools. Both the Meridian boys and girls scored the most combined points in the meet. The girls led the way with a team score of 140.5 and the boys with a score of 185. The Trojans had 12 total first place finishes across the boys and girls teams. (Nathan Schumock/ Lynden Tribune)